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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-26
sToRlEs-LETTERs.
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FOREST WRITES FROM KANSAS.

Dear Editor and Juniors:
I am in Washington, Kas. I left
home week ago Tuesday. That is
my Grandma Reed, Mamma, Lawrence
and myself
we are just having fine time.
We are visiting my mammals cous,
ms. They are farmers. All of them
live 51a miles north of Washington on
q 100 acre farm. hey have a lot OF
cows, horses, calves, pigs, chickens
turkeys and geese. My Cousin Grace
and were out where they were plow
ing and we ride the horses in of even.
ings
We went to one of my cousins today
and got peaches. Apples and peaches
arc lying thick on the ground.
never saw so many in my life.
We had a fine time last week. They
had a reunion here all week. We
were there two days 1t would be
about II o'clock when we would get
home at night.
My Cousin Grace and myself had
our pictures taken on horse back. |
go with the men to gather corn in the
fields.
Well I am missing two weeks of
school but I am sure having good
time out on the farm.
I was here two years ago, but am
having better time here this time
than l did before. We expect to go
about three hundred miles farther
west day after tomorrow to see an
other cousin and will arrive home
some time next week.
l would like to see my schoolmates
or wish they were out here. l would
like to live in Kansas. They have
had lots Of rain here this summer and
have good crops.
From Junior boy,
Forest Weber, age s.
1905 3. Main St., Ottumwa
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"ouR SCHOOL,"

Dear Editor:
I think "Our School" would be a
good subject for the contest, because
there is so much one could tell about
that.
First, for instance, we could tell all
about the house and grounds.
What kind of flowers and trees grow
there. Then we could tell what games
we play at school, ~
What books we study, which we
liked best, and why. For instance,
like nature study best. One of our
teachers had us to bring twig of a
tree each morning and we would
study about it,
And tell about some picnic we had
on our last day. And how many diff
ferent teachers we have gone to- If
we would like to teach and oh, there
are SO many more things.
Hoping that this may find your ap-
prevail, remain Tri-Weekly Junior,
Mae Shaffer age Is.
Douds-Leando, Iowa
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JUNIOR RECEIPTS.
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PARKER HOUSE CORN ROLLS,

One and one Fourth cups of white
-four.
q cup cornmeal.
4 teaspoons baking powder.
u teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar.
2 tablespoons butter.
egg.
u cup milk,
All measurements level Mix and
slft dry ingredients in bowl.
Chop butter in with knife.
Beat egg, add " cup milk and add
all to dry ingredients to make a soft
dough that can be handled. Add more
milk If necessary. Turn on to
houred board and roll out u inch
thick with round cutter. Put
a piece Of butter, size of a pea in
center of each round; fold round in
center SO opposite edges meet. Put in
q buttered pan and rub the top with
milk; bake in quick oven is min.
uteS.
Gertrude Downs
$50 N. Green St., Ottumwa, Ia.
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COFFEE CAKE.

Add to a pint of raised bread sponge
a gill Of warm milk, a pinch of salt,
a of a cupful of melted shortening
and 2 eggs, that have been beaten
light with q of cup of sugar. Now
put in a little grated nutmeg, some
currants Or seeded raisins and as
much flour as can he worked in with
a spoon. Put into a broad creased pan
to rise and when very light brush over
the top of the cake with milk, sprinkle
with sugar and cinnamon and bake
OH slow oven for 45 minutes. Cover
with brown paper 80 minutes.
Maggie Mccoy, age 10
Ottumwa, r. r. No q.
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off and so he did not know that they
were his old friends.
He and his mel. shot and killed two
Teddy bears, and the brothers seeing
the killed ones, fed into the woods.
They stayed there for some days and
then again ventured out. Mr.
Roosevelt spied the., and shot killing
one, but this time he was quick
enough to shoot again before the rest
Of the bears escaped
This time he killed three bears. The
other poor Teddy CRIED as if his little
heart would break. Why had they dis
obeyed was the question he thought
over and over to himself.
After the death of his brothers, poor
Teddy took the next train for Ameri-
ca, where he is now happy, living
with little girl who is very good to
him. Your friend,
Juliette Eisenbeis, age H.
401 West Park Ave.
Ottumwa, Iowa.
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"TRAVELI.lG"

Dear Editor:
1 think a good sub oct for con
test would be Travelling" and have
each one tell of what they have seen.
And give descriptions. One reason is
because nearly every one enjoys the
beautiful scenery. Another because 1t
is educational and trip if only into
the country around us helps us in our
studies of geography, nature study and
in different ways, and another, t
is benefit to the sick or those who
are worn out by work to travel for a
while and many do, SO it will be quite
interesting to read neir descriptions
of even one thing they have seen.
remain as ever your loving junior,
Elma Gladys Gordon, age II.
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LYDIA TELLS OF HER CAT AND
DOLL.

Dear Editor:
l thought I would write a letter for
my first time. I am going to write
about my pet and my doll.
First l am going to write about my
doll.
1 have doll 1t is Is inches high.
1t has brown hair and brown eyes.
She has rosy cheeks. She has
crochet shoes and white and black
stockings.
She has three or four dresses and
five or six underskirts.
She has a large buggy. I like her
very much.
I have a pet. 1t is cat.
She is years old. Her color is
gray, black and white. She is a good
cat. She catches mice and rats.
| think lots of my cat. Her name is
Dewey.
l will close.
Yours truly,
Lydia Hood, age H.
639 W. Mechanic ST., Ottumwa.
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MY FUTURE OCCUPATION.

I think this would be good sub
ject for the next contest, because
nearly every boy and girl has set
tied in their minds what they think is
the most desirable occupation to fol-
low when they are grown. I think if
all the Juniors will write and tell
what this desired occupation is and
give their reasons, it will make one
of the most interesting contests the
Junior has ever had. The presiden-
tial candidates are discussed so much
by the papers that the subject has be-
come stale.
Orville Morgan, age IA.
Rich1and Ia
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HOW MANLY "BLUFF" WON
Jimmy Kept at 1t and Finally Owned
Railroad.
(By Kennett Harris.)

One day a new boy came to the
school, rather chuggy, round-faced,
good-natured looking boy, who wore
very course and clumsy shoes and car
ried his lunch wrapped in newspa-
per and stuffed into the side pocket of
his skinny and threadbare jacket. He
said his name was Jimmy Stage.
"Percy Heffner, whose mother fitted
him out with a clean waist every day
of his life and wouldn't let him wear
darned stockings, took notice of jim
my for some reason and strolled up to
him as he was eating his lunch. 1t
was bread and butter. Just plain
bread and butter.
Percy looked rather disguised. cain t
you got no pie, even?" he asked.
"Got er apple" said Jimmy, with his
mouth full. "Want bite?"
Percy shook his head. 81 just threw
away a big piece of apple pie he said
"and some fried chicken"
Jimmy did not seem to be at all i'm
pressed. "Pie amt good for the STUN,
mick" he remarked. My father says
so, it amt good to eat meat more'n
once day. I like bread an butter
My mother made the bread an we
churned the butter ourselves. It's
licking good"
"Why don't you carry it in lunch
box?" asked Percy.
I'D sooner have it in paper" re
piled Jimmy. I'D have to pack the
lunch box back. When I get through
can just roll the paper in a wad an
throw it away
Daro,, cnap,nd IN +binly there 1;crh
be something in this argument, but he
departed, leaving the new boy con
tentedly munching his bread and but
ter while he polished the rosy apple
on the leg of his trousers.
The next day one of the other boys
spoke in derogatory terms of Jimmy;
shoes.
"Them shoes!" cried Jimmy, open
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DOROTHY is IN SEVENTH GRADE.

Dear Editor:
I received the postal you sent me-
1 thank you ever so much for it. I
am in the seventh grade, first quar-
ter My studies are reading, writing,
spelling, geography, arithmetic, gram
mar and music. For pets 1 have g
white rabbit, and a little banta hen.
my brother has four bantam hens and
one bantam rooster. l have broth
ers and one sister. My brothers
names are Francis, James and John
ME. My sisters name is Helen AS
my letter Is getting long I will close
Yours truly,
Dorothy Scannell, age II.
421 Mary st, Ottumwa.
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The Arabian horse is more slender
and much less snowy Dut beautifully
limbed, more hardy and reckoned
much f1eeter. In al. countries where
horses run wild Arabia produces the
most beautiful. 1t is likely that
Arabia is the original country of the
horse, since the utmost care is taken
to have nice horses. The Arabs keep
their horses in the open air almost all
the time and every little attention is
paid to health for they are seldom i'll.
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Dear Editor:
AS have never written to the Cour-
Ter Junior 1 thought 1 would write a
little letter.
I am a little girl eight years old.
I go to the Agassiz school. I have
never missed day Tor a year or never
been tardy. 1 am in the third room,
and in the second grade. My teachers
name is Miss Crone and I like her
very much. Ny studies are arithmetic
spelling, language, and reading. 1
have a pet squirrel.
AS my letter is getting long I will
close hoping to receive a postal.
Your Junior friend,
Agnes Applequist,
707 Ellis avenue, Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Moravia, Iowa, R. R., No. 2.
TEDDIEs WERE GOOD FRIENDS.

The seven Teddy bears were good
friends of Mr.. Roosevelt's. He, told
them to start week after he started
to Africa, and they promised to obey.
But they didn't obey, they took the
next train after Mr.. Roosevelt started.
OF course they arrived some hours
after he did.
They were now afraid to face their
master. They tried to hide, but Mr..
Roosevelt has sharp eyes, so he quick
ly spied them. They were good way
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JUNIOR GOES TO NO. 1 SCHOOL.

Dear Editor:
AS I have never written I thought
I would write. l am Tri-Weekly
Junior. My papa takes the Courier.
I like to read the letters and stories
and think it is very nice. go to
No. 1 school and there are % pupils.
The teachers name is Grover Thomas.
Hoping to receive postal card from
the Junior, will close.
Your Junior friend,
Julia Patterson, age 10.
Douds-Leando, Iowa.
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ing his eyes in amazement. "Them
shoes is made of real cowhide See
here!" He went to the wall and rub
bed the toes Of the shoes vigorously
against the brick and then directed
the attention of the spectators to the
small effect the friction had on the
leather. Them shoes won't ever wear
OUT he declared proudly. "Come an
feel of EN-"
Which they did, admiringly, envious-
w. Percy went to the wall and rub
bed his toes against it, and came back
to the group with holes in the thin
caps One or two others tried the eX-
pertinent, with like result. Percy
went home and asked if he couldn't
have some aWfully thick shoes made OF
real cowhide.
Jimmy had dog.
He's just cur, said Percy.
"He suits me- said Jimmy, 81 bet
you he's smarter than any dog you
know. You ought to see him go after
a rabbit. He can do tricks, too. I'll
show you.'
Anything that you've got is all
right" said Percy, with intended sar-
casm.
I'm lucky, that's al said Jimmy,
simply. ut just seems to come that
way"
my father says folks that are al
ways satisfied with everything don't
never get anywhere" said Percy
That saying, by the way, made a
great impression on Percy. He thought
Of it often in after years as he shifted
about from one plao to another,
moved by divine discomfort.
A long, long time ate that Percy
Heffner was waiting at a certain rail
road junction for train to take him
to his home city and chatting because
a special had delayed it. He was in
the insurance business then and the
trip he had taken had not been sue
cessful. Presently the special drew up
to the platform and a chubby, round
faced man of prosperous appearance
got out and walked hriskly into the
telegraph office. In a few minutes he
came out again and was about to re-
enter the car when his quick glance
encountered Percy's stare and he
stopped.
'"Heffner!" he exclaimed. "Why,
what in the world! What are you do
ing here?"
"Is it Jimmy Stagg?" asked Percy,
and shrinking a little under the slap
on his back. 'I'm going to Chicago
as soon as I can get a train
Here's your train, said Jimmy.
"Jump aboard AID We'll talk. This all
your baggage? Yes? Hey, George!"
Percy Wakes UP.
A porter leaped ." Percy's suit case
and Jimmy hoisted his boyhood friend
into the car. In another minute the
train was sliding out Of the junction
and Percy was gasping at his luxuri-
Gus surroundings from the depths of
leather upholstered chair.
Whose car is this, anyway" asked
Percy, as soon as he got his breath.
''It's mine," replied Jimmy. All
right, isn't it? I think IL about the
best that ever ran on rails myself.
Suits me-"
you're still with the road, them"
said Percy, feebly.
81 own the road, smiled Jimmy.
"Pretty good little road, too. 1t isn't
a trunk, but you show me better
one or better-paying one.
I'm satisfied with it. Say, we'll eat
now. Lunch is just ready. Don't you
tell me that you've eaten, because I've
got the best cook in this country.
You always did think I was easily
pleased, though
''That's right assented Percy. 81
did think So but know now that Il
WAS nothing but a bluff
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HELEN TELLS OF HER HIGH
CHAIR.

Dear Editor: =.
I have written twice before, I will
write again. This time l will write
about my baby high chair.
l got it for Christmas in 1898. My
uncle Wess gave it to me. sat in 1t
till after l was four years old. 1t is
now stored away in the attic.
My papa takes the Daily Courier.
like to read the Junior letters.
I will close and write a receipt
1 thank you for the postal you sent
me. Yours truly,
Helen Maurine Winter,
Ottumwa, Iowa, Box 3,
Riverview Station.
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Dear Editor:
AS have not written letter to the
Courier Junior for a long while will
now
We have three little calves. We
call them Bess, Babe and Jersey.
Mamma has 10 geese and some lit
tie ducks. I have four or five post
cards from the Courier Junior. I will
close. Frank SKirvin, age 6.
Agency, Ia, R. r. No. /.
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The Courier Junior
Published by
THE COURIER PRINTING CO.,
oTTUMWA, IOWA.
MATILDA DEvEREAux.
EDITOR.
A NEW CONTEST.

Deer Juniors. Today we have
splendid story on the Junior page,
entitled "IIow Manly Bluff Won:
We'll we will use this interesting little
narrative as the foundation for our
new contest and we want all the Jun
Tors to write and tell us why They
Think Manly Bluff Won,' and also
nick ont ten of the most important
words, giving the definition of each
one.
The first prize will be a pretty
sweater and the second football or
q doll.
This contest opens at once and
closes Wednesday. Oct. 6.
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SEVEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS.

/ /. Use one side Of the paper only.
Q. Write neatly and legibly, using
ink or a sharp pencil.
3. Number your pages.
4. At the bottom Of the last page
write your name, age and address.
8. Always tell whether you are
Daily Junior or a Tri-Weekly Junior.
Z. Address the envelope to Editor,
Courier Junior, Ottumwa, Iowa.
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the people on it. They took out their
purses and made up a large sum OF
money. Good brave little Andy was
sent to good school where he stud
led hard and stood high in his classes.
After that he went to college. When
at last he was ready to do for himself
there were plenty OF willing hands
ready to help him.
Miss Bessie Robertson, age 10.
Agency, Ia, r. F. d. No. l.
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ANOTHER SURPRISE LETTER
PRIZE.

We hope that many more OF the
Juniors will write letters. We Will Of
fer another surprise prize and all the
Juniors can work for it besides work
Ing in the regular contests.
The Juniors might write letters to
some absent member of their family,
or else they might pretend to be away
on a trip and write home.
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MARsHMALLoW CANDY

One package gelatine soaked in
twelve tablespoonful of water, four
cups of sugar, fourteen tabespoonfuls
OF water. Boil until it forms a soft
ball. Pour syrup in gelatine and bear
thirty minutes, until very stiff then
pour in nuts and pour out on plate
covered with powdered sugar. Cut in
squares with scissors. One person
sould not attempt this alone as the
beating is too much for one.
Vera Patterson, age IA.
Sigourney, Iowa, age IL
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dOOu-UyS,
Johnny Skirvin, age 4.
ADDIE WRITES A NICE LITTLE
LETTER..

Dear Editor and Juniors:
AS 1 have not written before I will
write.
My little sister has a little rocking
chair, my grandma gave it to my sis
ter We put our dolls in it now.
l have four sisters and one brother
Myrtle, Amy Amber, Eta and little
baby brother, Warren.
Well, as my letter is getting long
Will close for this time.
Addie Bircher. age s,
Hedrick, Iowa, r. R., No. 5.
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EDNA'S PAPA HAS OLDEST VIOLIN
IN AMERICA.

Dear Editor:
I will write another letter. I will tell
you something about my papas violin.
He uses maple and spruce wood He
uses many different kinds of tools for
his work. His wood is imported from
Italy. His wood is over 200 years old.
The strings. bows and violin cases
come from Italy and Germany.
He gave me one when I was eight
years old and another when I was nine
years old. He is still making me
better one. 1 take lessons of Mr..
Smelcher.
Papa has the oldest violin in Ameri-
ca. 1t was made by the first man that
originated violins. His name was
Gaspar De Sala.
I thank you for the postals you sent
me.
Edna Collingwood, age 10,
nttp,oua Touya Roy
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back to attend the funeral of Will
Baker l guess he will go home the
last of this week.
My grandpa lives in Iowa.
l hope 1 receive 2 rostal.
Well. as my letter is getting long I
VIII close Yours truly,
Elsie Baker,
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WHITE CUP CAKE.

One cupful of butter, rubbed to a
cream with two cups sugar. One
cupful milk. The stiffened whites of
six eggs, juice of one lemon and half
the grated peel, stepped in the Juice,
then strained. One quart of flour, one
teaspoonful baking powder. Bake in
loaf or in layers for jelly cake.
Ollie Pickerell, age Is.
Batavia, Iowa.
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MY CAT.
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
l have cat. Her name is Puss.
She catches mice, rats and young rab-
bits. Her color is gray She likes 10
stay in the house. Puss likes to play
with my little brother.
He will be two years old the third
of February.
Puss sleeps in the barn She will
be three years old next spring.
AS my letter is getting long I wifi
close. Fern Meier, age 10.
Hedrick, R. f. D. No. 4.
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CHARLES DOG is NAMED HAPPY

Dear Editor thought would write
you few lines to tell you about my
pet. l have a little dog. His name
is Happy.
| have four brothers and three sis
tiers. | have no mamma. She died
when l was only three weeks old, and
l have been with Mr.. Young's ever
since. Charles Bubount
LoYilia, Iowa.
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MABEL HAS is PosTALS.

Dear Editor:
I thought I would write letter to
the Courier Junior. l have received
fifteen post cards from the Courier
Junior and thank you very much for
them. would like to exchange post
cards with some of the Juniors of my
age. Mabel Skirvin, age 10.
Agency, Iowa.
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Dear Editor:
I thought / would write a letter to
the Juniors as l have never written
before.
/ am little girl seven years old. NV
sister is writing this for me.
live in Nebraska and write to my
grandpa in Oregon. His name Is Mr..
Handy. My Grandpa Baker is in Neb-
raska now visiting. He is going to
come to our house this week. He come
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CRABAPPLE JELLY,

Cook the al pies. Let stand over
night and heat again before strain
ing. This prevents crystallizing.
which otherwise it is apt to do. Take
equal parts Of juice and sugar and
cook until it jellics on a cold dish
Maude Skirvin, age 10.
Agency, Ia, R. F, D. No. /.
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POOR MANS PIE.

One tablespoonful of flour.
tai -espoonfuls of sugar.
l cup sweet cream and any flavor
ing that you like.
Mix well and bake in a moderate
oven. Florence Sk.-yin
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WHITE sAUyE.

Two tablespoonfuls butter, two
tablespoonful flour, salt and pepper.
Brown all together and then add little
by little, one pint CT boiling milk and
let thicken.
Mabel Skirvin, age 10.
Agency, Ia, R. R. No. /.
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BUTTERscoTcH.

One and one-half cups TmneriaI
syrup Of other; one cup sugar: one
Tablespoonful butter; pinch of sail
and three-fourths cup water. Boil nm
I'll 1T strings. Do not stir much until
1t gets quite thick. When done stir in
some nuts or cocoarut but it is good
without. Pour in creased pans.
Retta Ruark. age 10.
Pennington. Ia. R. r., 3.
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So attached is the master and horse
that the horse is OF considered a
slave. There are different colors of
horses, some are brown, black, bay,
white and iron gray.
Pearl West, age Ia.
biakesburg, Ia, R. F. d. No. 1.
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Dear Courier Junior:
I thought would write another let
ter to the Courier Junior.
1 get very lonesome during vacation.
I have one brother and one sister.
l live on farm and often ride the
horses
My playmate is Clara Parker.
Good bve,
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LEAFA SPENDS VACATION ON
FARM.

Dear Editor:
This is my first letter to the Courier
Junior I like to read the letters.
I spend my vacation on a farm.
For pets l have cat and bantum.
At my last school Miss
Ethel Scott was my teacher. I have
gone to school four years. 1 am in the
fifth grade. We have a large school
house. I was on the program the last
day. Your friend,
Leafa Platt,
MnraNia Iowa z. B. No 2
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-26
JoHNNYs SISTER WRITES FOR
HIM.
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
l thought 1 would write letter to
the Courier Junior My sister is writ
ing this for me as I am too little to
write. We have some little ducklings
and ten little gosli-gs. Mamma has
about two hundred little chickens.
was four years old a week from last
Friday. I have received one postcard
from the Courier Junior and think 1T
Is very pretty.
Goodbye,
Johnny Skirvin, age A.