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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
BERTHA'S VISIT
ALMA DAVIS,
YouutvilIe, Oak Knoll school, Sixth
Grade. Age II Years

Once my cousin Bertha came up to
see us. She had always lived in a
city and knew nothing OF the country
We lived on farm along Dry creek
When she got up here she wanted to
take a walk. About half mile back
of our house there is a row of hills:
so We walked up 10 them. On top OF
the highest one there is an old house;
we call ii the castle. After we got
up there we put our initials on II, as
everybody does. We looked around
and saw all of Napa and the asylum.
When the steam train went by it looked
about yard long. When we were
about a quarter of the way down we
say little birds nest We heard
the mother bird screaming. and went
to see what the matter was. After
had climbed the tree I saw a snake
sucking the eggs, / got a stick and
killed the snake. When we were
nearly half wav down the hill we saw
a snake. I said. II think 1t is a rat
tier" / killed 1t. put it on a board and
brought 1t home. When l saw my
grandpa I asked him what kind OF a
snake it was. He said 1t was a rattIer.
After that when 1 see a snake 1 am
sure what kind 1t is before I go too
near 1t. I gave the rattles to my
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
SPENDING A WEEK IN AU-
BURN
East Auburn. Auburn Gramma
School, Sixth Grade. II Years
ETA mILLARD,

East Auburn. Auburn Grammar
School, Sixth Grade. II Years
I live in Auburn, the county seat Of
Ny cousin. May Cook of San Fran
cisco. is visiting me. This being her
first visit to Auburn. she is delighted
with the country up here.
We have been out riding several
times. The first ride was up at the
Creolia heights. We rode TO the top
of the hill. from which point we could
see the Sierra Nevada mountains COW
cred with snow, and below US about
three miles down the canyon we could
see the American river. May said it
was the most beautiful view she had
ever seen. The next ride we took was
to Newcastle to show her the large
fruit shipping place, where so many
boys and girls are employed. Near
Newcastle we drove in several or
chards and orange groves. On our way
home We went to Ophir, small min
ing town, to see the Three Star mine.
which May enjoyed very much I in
vited few girls over to our house to
meet my cousin. We spent very
nice time that afternoon together. One
evening we went to the theater. Uncle
John being our escort. After taeater
We had Ice cream. May leaves for her
home Sunday.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
AWARDED A WATCH
An Unexpected Visit
WALTER PETERSON,
Point Reyes station. Marin County
Fifth Grade. Age II Years

Point Reyes Station. Marin County.
Fifth Grade. Age II Years
There was great rejoicing at our
house one day, when my city cousin
unexpectedly paid as a visit Our
home being near the water affords
much pleasure. The very f%st thing
we did was TO go for q boat Tide and
fishing trip. We We're we'll rewarded
as we caught e good many perch.
Next day we drove out TO the Held
10 watch the men piOw and harrow.
This interested him very much as he
had never seen ii done before.
The third Gay we planned a trip
up Black mountain. 1t was hard work
getting up as the path is very steen
and the sun was very warm, but on
reaching the summit we found the air
refreshing as there was nice cool
breeze. We could see the surround
Ing country for miles.
On our way back We saw a large Tab-
hit. Ny cousin. having his gun. shot
and killed him. We shouldered him
proudly and once more started for
home. which we reached safely, two
very tired and hungry boys
On his fourth and last day, we
planned 2 picnic on the beach. We
were eight boys Mother put up a
nice lUnch. n the morning we went
in bathing and in the afternoon played
"a few games until train time, when
my cousin had 10 depart
fIe said he never had such a good
t,me As he did with us.
! expect him up again this summer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
COUSIN RoB's FIRST VISIT
EARL MORTON,
Niles, Niles School. b Fifth Grade. Age
13 Years

1t being my cousins first visit in
Niles. and finding a poor way to en-
to have outdoor sport / have two
bicycles; he shall take one and I the
other. We Will ride to the creek in
Niles canyon and find pleasure in SWIM
ming. There is raft along the banks
l will also take him to the packing
house and show him how the fruit is
prepared and the different processes
It goes. through. We can climb the
mountains and look far off into the
bay. watching the ships go back and
forth. l will show him the new brick
yard that has just been completed and
how the bricks are made which I
nix, will interest him. And 1 will
show him n RS" sicn is considered
the largest in the s+atA and --Sioh is
most opposite our home There are
- great many other places of interest
that Will show hiln wIule he is up
here.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
ENTERTAINING A COUNTRY
GUEST
HELEN WEILHEIMER,
2021 Baker Street, San Francisco. Grant
School, Seventh Grade. Age
13 Years


My cousin Henrietta had just come
to visit me. The people crowding the
thoroughfareS were quite different from
the quiet streets at home.
We took her to see Van Ness avenue.
To look in the windows filled with
elaborately trimmed gowns was a great
amusement for her.
We then took a car and rode down to
the Emporium and to go through such
large store with every department
imaginable was quite new to her. The
rest of the afternoon was spent look
ing in the windows of the larger stores
and going through Hale's.
In the evening we decided to 90 TO
Chinatown. where my cousin went into
ecstacy over the different peculiar
things. The next morning we walked
through the Preside, and in the after
noon rode to the cliff and watched the
breakers.
The next day was spent in walkin q
on Fillmore street and visiting Golden
Gate park. The merr-- go round, the
donkeys and goats, the beautiful drives
and walks We're a great attraction for
her. A. walk through the conservatory
and museum finished the day.
The rest of her stay was spent In
visiting the mint and going to the
theater, and we also took her to dinner
in a large restaurant and a walk
through Sutro heights.
When the time came for Henrietta
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
HOW / SHOULD ENTERTAIN
A VISITOR
IRWIN ANDERSEN.
Watsonvilie. LindIey School, Fifth
Grade. Age 10

II cousin of mine were to come
down from the city and he had never
been in the country before l should
take him out in the orchards and straw
berry fields and give him some fruit
and tell him how IL was picked and
cared for. Then. II I could. I should
take drive around the country. And
some other day would take out lunch
and go out in the woods for a picnic
and gather ferns. nuts and wild dow-
ers to take home.
Then / would take him down to the
beach and go in swimming and have
good time. The next thing I think
| would take him to school with me.
Then the day. before his departure I
would go TO the strawberry field and
get a slide of berries and a lot OF ap-
pies for dinner That's what i should
do If I had a visitor
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
AWARDED A WATCH
HOW | WOULD ENTERTAIN
MY CITY COUSIN
RUTH BEAN,
Box 50, Route 8, HeaIdsburg. Eighth
Grade

Grade
Hello. Cousin Ellen. are you tired
after your long journey on the cars?
I am so glad you came. School is out
for a week and we can have more
fun Old Toby is here waiting for
US and you can drive him home If
you wish. Do you remember what fun
we had when you were there last sum-
mer and you We're trying to learn to
drive?
Let US hurry home and mother will
have a fine dinner waiting for US and
then we shall put you IN your "old
togs" and take a ride. We will go
up into the Dearborn canyon, as il is
such a pretty place, with the river
winding through IL with its beautiful
ferns and the silvery trout in the wa
ter. We can watch John fish. He is
going to catch some for your sup
per. We viii pass the old pepper
wood tree where we used to swing
We must swing again; it is so much
fun.
Dinner is over. the horses are sad
died and we are now ready to start
on our trip. Isn't this beautiful seen
cry along here. We can now see the
mouth of the canyon. Is 1t not pretty ?
That river is the Dearborn. named
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

San MateO. Cal. San sIRteO Public
school, Fourth Grade. Age Il Years
Not very long ago my cousin. who
lives very far away in the mountain.
came down and made me a nice visit
She wrote a letter TO me telling me
to meet her, because she had never
been in the city. First ! took her
to a show and I thought she would
never quit telling about It, She thought
II was wonderful. A few days after
that mamma, papa and quite a few
other girls and myself went on a pic
mic to the park We had a very Jolly
time. Days passed by and IL came
time when she had to go home. We
were all very sorry. For about two
weeks after that we missed her very
much In some OF the letters she writes
me she says she will never forget the
first trip on the train TO San Mateo.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
MY CITY COUSIN
CONSTANCE BRAKE.
I4o Mclaughlin Avenue, East san Jose
East SAN Jose SehOol, Sefe
Grade. AEe IA Years


One summer our cousin from san
Francisco came here TO san use ~
spend his vacation. The day aIteI ne
arrived he started to be countryneo, As
he expressed it, by putting on oVsrali,S, +,
We lived out in East San Jose ana IN
the summer the children went pare
footed. Walter wanted to start start "a "a r. r.
caused him great pain TO walk on the
pebbles. He seemed TO think IL
wonder to have fruit trees GROWING IN ~
the back ward and ate so much Iruic
that he was quite sick and did not WISH
any more for few days
would go down 10 the creek and nsh
with long willow branches Tor nShIns
poles He also enjoyed catching !rosA
and shooting birds. but as we SAID ne
could not hit the broad side or q oarn,
he did not like US 10 jolly him. We had
great fun that summer and waiter en-
toyed himself immensely
After - went home we received
letter from him. He said: I can
never Ret used TO tie noise in the CITY
and often wish myself back once
more"
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
AWARDED A WATCH
VISIT FROM MY COUSIN
ABBY TRADE.
1856 Nineteenth Street, San Francisco.
Everett Grammar School, B Sew
enth Grade. Age IA Year

enth Grade. Age II Years
have just received a letter from my
cousin, Edith. who lives on a large
farm near Concord, saying that she in
tended making me visit some time IN
April AS she has seen very little of
our dear San Francisco, 1 intend to
make her stay here as pleasant as
possible and TO have her say when
she goes home that our city is a per-
feet one. / viii take her first to our
glorious park, with its beautiful flow
ers and driveways; then out to the
beach for a days outing on the sand.
The new Cliff. house. nearly constructed
will also claim our attention. The
Preside will be visited another day
TO show her our modes of fortifying
the Golden gate. Here we shall find
flowers and trees in abundance also
We viii see a show in our cozy little
Alcazar theater, and the new company
al the Princess.
One day will be spent on the water
front to see the ships lying at anchor
and the ferry boats plying in and out
all day with their loads of people COM
ing backward and forward.
AS my cousins stay will be limited
to one week. I think these are about
all the places we can cover, but I
know il her visit was to be for six
months she could see some new points
of interest every day in our own dear
san Francisco, TO me the best city on
the earth.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
HOW / SHALL ENTERTAIN
MY COUSIN
John ROCHES.
MenlO Park. Menlo Park Public School,
Fifth Grade. Age IL Years

to visit me for a week. This is the
way I entertained him. I took him to
see the goldfish in the fountain where
| live, and the chicken yard, and he
liked to.
And 1 let him ride on an old horse
that is on the place. We went out
hunting jackrabbits with my grey
hound, but we only got one rabbit. We
take long walks over the place., too. I
hope my cousin Will come down next
year, because we have lots of fun.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
A TRIP MY COUSIN MADE TO
SAN FRANCISCO
HELEN SMITH,

2527 Mission Street. A Fifth Grade,
Agassix School. Age II Years
Next month my cousin is coming to
San Francisco. She lives in the coun-
try and wishes to see the city. When
she comes to the city I am going to
take her to the park to see the animals
and to have a ride on the lake in a
boat. She will like ride on the lake,
I know. Then / will take her to the
beach and we will go in wsding in the
water. 1 will take her down town to
see the large stores. In the night we
will go to Chinatown. The next day
I shall take her to the mint. I think
she will enjoy herself very much.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

see the tall ironbark trees and to camp
at night by a stream or water mole
and burn trees for a bonfire
l would invke him TO see the kan
garoOs. emus and rock wallabies; to
travel across the sand desert and see
the camel teams hitclled UP in single
file and 20 in a line carrying goods or
bales on each side of them; to see
the trees shed their bark, but not the
leaves in the fail, and TO take pictures
for your paper OF the places which
we travelled by road.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
TO MY CITY FRIEND
CHARLOTTE LICHTENFELD
Tuoiumne County. CAL. Eighth Grade
Quarfz Public School. Age IA Years


My Dear Friend:
l only wish you could come and make
ME visit now as there are so many
pretty wild flowers In bloom. and every
would enjoy strolling over the hills
with us.
Just above our home there is a very
ateep hill, and we often climb it for
The sake OF the beautiful flowers that
grow there in such abundance. There
are pansies, johnny -jump-ups, snow ;
drops and several other kinds which
are certainly very beautiful and so
fragrant There are also great many
pine trees growing there and we
gather the pine nuts, which are very
plentiful; and crack them for candy,
which we make quite often.
! am sure you would enjoy being
here so much. Now try to come and
make me visit. l should so much
let me know. Your true friend,
CHARLOTTE LICHTENFELD.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
MY CITY COUSIN
LOUIS T. STROEvER,
Orovflle, Butte county. Low Sixth
Grade, OrOville Public School.
Age - Years

I live in the country and SO when
Harold, my cousin, comes from Phil
adelphia / shall have many things
of interest to show him.
First / shall take him across the
river where he can pick poppies, blue
bells, buttercups and many other wild
flowers. Then. shall take him to the
orange groves where he can eat ripe
oranges. and I think he would like to
go on one OF the dredgers and see how
1t works, and I think ne would spend
The Junior Calls I have saved ever
since The Call has been publishing &
them, as he does not get them in Phil
adelphia. ! think 1 shall hate to see
him go home again.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

Ny cousin is coming to visit me in
the country. / will show him all about
the country. I will take him TO the
creek. where ! know there are sOme
young fish. l will take a net TO catch
them with and a can TO put them in
and then take them home When we
ct there we will make pond for the
fish. i Will take my cousin to the or
chard to pick some almonds if they
are ripe; then we will get the football
and find some boys to play a game.
will take him to see my calf and the
pigeons and geese
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

of all. Tuesday we went down to the
meadow brook@to gather wild fioWers,
and there we found a wee brown bunny,
which Grace took home as a remem-
brance of her weeks visit when she
returned to the city next day.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

springs and Ruth and I went to it. We
picked ferns, had rides on tire swim vs.
over the water. played games and
danced to the music of a phonograph.
aSmrs America oma bs car az the Me Ienf Red
White and Blue" and "The Star Span
gied Banner We got home at 5
O'Clock, very tired but happy.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

All the rooms We're poorly supplied
with school furniture, so the neighbor-
ing stores loaned boxes for desks and
seats These were lined about the
room, as one teacher said,
Boxes to right of us.
Boxes to left of us,
Boxes all around u.s.
Out of boxes the boys made desks
and cabinets for the teachers. About
tnis time the boys were an important
Iactor in the school; they were laying
a nrick yard-the ashes were unpleas-
ant TO walk in--so the boys were or
ganized into a band of workers, and
wnat wonders they accomplished. /
wish you could have seen them work
ing that day-such a busy, happy band
OF boysl The order had been given
tnat each child should bring three
prlcks There were 900 bricks that
day, and the boys put them down and
drove them in with right good will
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
A WEEKS FUN
WALTER NacLEAN-
BeIvedere. Belvedere school, FeD
Grade. Age IS Years
Fffth

Grade. Age IS Years
Oh. won't IL be fun when my cousin
arrives from the city to stay a Wholo
long week? We start right IN nav
ing a good time Rowing on the pay:
which there are a great NUMBER, fn.
sizes bluebells. bUttercupS. 1ernS anu
many other kinds OF wild MOVERS
This morning 1 got the punching oas
fixed ready for more fun. One day We
will take our lunch. start very carry
and spend the day climbing MounI
Tamalpais. In the evening We wa va
thoroughly tired. to rest up for an
other day.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
AWARDED A WATCH
How ! Would Treat My Cousin
VIOLET HARPER,
VIOLET HARPER,
bS9 y ootseE street, san Bruno. CO.
Iumbia Grammar school, Sixth
Grade. Age 13 Years

would invite my cousin to VISIT
sydney with me 10 see the splendid
botanical gardens and beautiful har-
bOr. to travel inland by horse and
wagon over the Blue mountains, 1900
feet high; TO view the valleys from
the circular roads and 10 see the
hOcks OF parrots and paroQuets fy-
ing overhead IN the spring season.
] would invite him TO go to the
coal mines. then 10 the silver mines
and gold fields and see their stamper
batteries, and later 10 the Rodger
diamond mines and tin mines, to see
the children working dirt after school
hours or holidays for tin. and some
times gold along the streams, and TO
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20

to go home it was very unwillingly that
she left- She said she had enjoyed her
visit immensely
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
JUNIOR STORIES AND PRIZE WINNERS

grandma. The next day Bertha went
home.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
HOW SHALL AMUSE MY
COUSIN

FRANK DAvEY.
Rose Lawn. san Jose. Burbank School.
Third Grade, Age 10 Years
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
cLARENcE's VISIT
ED,1oND ELAHERTY.

OIerna. Fourth Grade, Garcia DIS
trfct school Age 10 Years
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
AWARDED A WATCH
HOW / ENTERTAINED MY
COUSIN-F FROM THE CITY
HENRY MELVIN,

ConrsegoId. Seventh Grade. Coarse
gold school. Age IA Years
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-20
HOW / ENTERTAINED MY
COUSIN
PEARL RIVERS.

IA A<A~-s
San MateO, Cal. San SIRteO Public
school, Fourth Grade. Age II Years
The state herald., 1909-03-26

the vast majority. All honor to even
these few, whose prophetic vision of
Phillips county's coming greatness
quailed not under adverse conditions
and with many Of later years, now en-
joy the glad fruition of their hopes in
one of the best communities upon which
the sun shines. We are here reminded
of a remark made 70 us last summer by
Judge Worley, that in his opinion the
early history of your county should be
written ere the passing away of those
who helped make it. A sensible sug-
gestion indeed.
Later advices from cover the line"
informs us Of the anticipated gathering
of the hosts in June in great spiritual
feast, for which the usual prodigal lib
erality Of Holyoke and vicinity is al
ready manifest, and merits unbounded
praise. Whether it will be our good
fortune to be participant is problem
at this date and just how the affair can
well get along without US, is an other
problem! NotD egotism there, do you
think, friends Painter and Frank?
With kind reGards 70 one and all
Cora;-lly-L... N. .PxrsoLns.
Lexington. Neb., Mar. l6, '09.
The state herald., 1909-03-26
Haytun Corn Club Receive
Words of Commendation

That the Haxtun Corn Club is doing
much toward the advancement of the
Haxtun country and that its efforts are
highly appreciated is shown by the fol-
lowing letter which was received by A.
NJ. Axelson a few days ago;
Cheyenne. Wyo., March 3, 1909.
Haxtun Corn Club, A. NJ. Axelson. Sec
retary, Haxtun, Colo.
Gentlemen: am pleased to tell you
that you won second honors with your
creditable showing of corn at the Dry
Farming Congress last week. Enclosed
find ribbon premium award.
Mr.. Axelson, as secretary Of the club
will you please convey the thanks Of
the congress to the club for your assis-
tance in making a good showing in the
agricultural exhibit? further wish to
say that feel each member who cx-
hibted will find it very much to his ad-
vantage to join with us in our campaign
for life memberships from the state Of
Colorado. Haxtun neighborhood ought
To be one Of the best to lead out In this
good movement. Your products won
honorable awards at Omaha, at the
Western Stock Show and at the Dry
Farming Congress. We are anxious
for you to win still greater honors at
Billings. Help us cap the whole work
by winning the trophy cupgiyen for the
creates number Of life memberships.
Whatever you can. and will do, we
will very greatly appreciate.
Very truly yours,
". II. olin, Statistician.
The state herald., 1909-03-26
SINGERS. TAKE NOTICE.

If you can sing, you are very urgent
ly invited to volunteer your services in
that line to assist the big chorus in fur
nishing music for the Oliver union meet
ing to be held in Holyoke in June. Now
If you can sing, no excuse will be ac-
cepted as good for not doing 30. We
hope that you will volunteer to help us
and report your name to the undersign-
ed but, IL you do not volunteer. you
will not escape. as we must have 200
singers for the chorus and. if they do
not volunteer, they will be drafted into
the service.
G. W. Garland, Chm. Music Com.
Mrs. P: Zimmerman, Soy.
The state herald., 1909-03-26

This is the most dangerous time Of
the year to catch cold, and it is the
hardest time to cure it. If you should
take cold, few doses of Kennedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup will act very
promptly. Its laxative principle cures
the cold by driving it from the system
by gentle but natural action of the
bowels. Children especially like Ken
nedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, as it
tastes so good, nearly like maple sugar.
1t is sold by Big Brick drug store.
The state herald., 1909-03-26
A Burnt Child

breads the fire. The dread is whole
some, but not the burn; that can be
healed and instantly relieved by apply
ing Ballard's Snow Liniment. Be pre-
pared for accidents by keeping bottle
always in the house. Best for sprains,
bruises, cuts, scalds rheumatism, neu-
ralgia, bunions any and all aches and
pains. Price 25c soc and 81. Sold by
F. M. Smith.
The state herald., 1909-03-26
AMITIE.

Our weather man, E. Z. T. Hazen,
reports a fall Of inches of snow Fri
day Mar. 19.
The box supper of Mar. IL, netted
sl6.55. Proceeds to go to buy books
for the district library.
School was dismissed Tuesday on ac-
count of the election at the school house
The Sunday School will be re-organ-
lied at Amitie, Sunday Apr. 4. Every
one welcome.
Our school is progressing nicely under
the management Of Miss Grace Aiken.
Henry Mitchell and family and Dallis
VanMetsr spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs o. NJ. Gillis.
Nelson Miles Of Nebraska is building
on his land he recently puschsssd in 4.
CAB.
l.. e. Harmon of Holyoke is putting
down u well for Mr.-Barnes on 6-6-43.
Herman Poe and family spent a few
days last week visiting Mrs. Poe's par
ents in Chase county, Neb.
Say. do you know that Phillips
county is in the corn bclt7 Well It is!
There has been as many as 10 loads Of
shelled corn pass Amitie in one day. and
from to 10 loads per day for the last
Is days.
Died, Mar. 20, infant son Of hr. and
Mrs. Frank Martin, age 2S days. They
have our sympathy in their sad bcresv-
mcnt, but their loas is our Masters
gain and little Jacobson Leo is now
with the giver Of all good and perfe
gifts, singing the songs Of the redeem
ed in glory land.
Cecil b. colgIssser is building on his
homestead p~3-e-,3 and expects his
family ''Sa. o'"v'
George Hswinbotham left last week
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