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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-12
GIRAFFE Is STRIKING
FIGURE AMONG ANIMALS

OF all the beasts in an African
landscape none is more striking
" than the giraffe. Usually IT IS
found in samll parties or in herds OF
fifteen or twenty or 4more individuals,
Although it will drink regularly If oc-
casion offers. il is able to get along
without water for months at Time,
and frequents by choice the dry plains
or else the stretches of open forest
where the trees are scattered and ordi-
narily somewhat stunted. Like the
rhinoceros-the giraffe is browsing
and not a grazing animal. The leaves,
buds, and twigs of the mimosas or
thorn-trees form its customary food
Its extraordinary height enables 1t to
bring into play to the best possible
advantage its noteworthy powers of
vision, and no animal is harder to APP
proach unseen. Again and again |
have made it out a mile off, or rather
have seen it mile off when it was
pointed out to me, and looking at 1t
through my glasses would see that 1T
was gazing steadily at us, 1t is
striking looking animal and handsome
in its way, but it's length of leg and
neck and slopng back make 1t appear
awkward even at rest. When alarmed
1t may go off at a long swinging pace
or walk but If really frightened it
strikes into a peculiar gallop or can
ter The tail Is cooked and twisted,
and the huge hind legs are thrown
forward we'll to the outside of the fore
legs. The movements seem deliberate,
and the giraffe does not appear to be
going at a fast pace, but If 1t has any
start a horse must gallop hard to over
take il. When it starts on this gait.
the neck may be dropped forward at
sharp angle with the straight line
of fha deem chest and the big head is
thrust in advance. They are defense
less things. and, though they may kick
at a man who incautiously comes
within reach, they are in no way dam
gerCus.-TheOdore Roosevelt in the
December (Christmas) Scribner.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-12

up in Tennette's face with such
happy smile that Jcnnette took
her up in her arms and petted
her.
One thing the little girl noticed
-Sarah's mother sang little
snatches of song and wore q
sweet smile in spite OF the great
trouble she was in.
When Jennette reached home
she ran to her father and told
him how sorry she was fof
Sarah's family.
. Her father said: Daughter,
would YOU like to help them:
and Jennette cried: "Oh, father,
if | mayp
Complete this story, telling what way
Jennette helped Sarahs family and III
what manner this benefited her. There
are many delightful ways in which TINS
little girl daughter of a prosperous m /
might help her less fortunate friend.
Select some one of them, the most IN
tercsting to you, and then describe not
only the manner in which the help
was given but the general effect thar
the work had upon the character, and
consequently, the appearance of Jen-
nette.
one prize. a handsome book. VIII be
given for the best story, or the WIN
ner may choose the alternate prize
instead.
Write about $50 or 200 words on one
side of the paper, leaving margin at
the top and side of each page Ad-
dress the letters neatly to Aunt Laurie,
Los Angeles Herald, Los Angeles, Call
and be sure that it reaches this Office
not later than Thursday, December 10,
for publication December 26.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-12
SPECIAL DRAWING CONTEST

Boys and girls Of high school those who have already
prize the Herald Junior drawing contests invited to
submit pictures suitable for the front of this magazine
poems suitable quotation joke may be taken theme
for this work There will be regular competition but for each
accepted and used handsome art book book of travel
will be awarded to the artist.
Pictures be drawn with Jet black ink smooth heavy
white paper be O. inches wide and not than inches
deep They may be submitted time and prizes will be
issued upon publication.
Pictures in the dimensions suitable for the New Year
also desired similar prize, handsome book
will be issued for the winning picture OF this contest All work
submitted in this contest be received this office not later
than Saturday. December 49, for publication December 26
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-12

once upon a time there lived
| a wise old king who had
" three sons of whom he was
very fond. The oldest was
named Ethelbert, the second one
Albert and the third, and darling
of his heart, he called Robert.
Each seemed a valiant and up.
right youth, skilled in archery,
fencing and all knightly arts, SO
that there was not a pins point
20 choose between them, and
yet when the good king came to
die he left them each a legacy
which seemed very unfairly be-
slowed.
To Ethelbert was willed the
fine kingdom; to Albert, an island
kingdom almost as large, but to
Robert, the apple of his eye, the
king gave nothing but a heart
shaped jewel which he said was
very precious and would prove OF
great benefit to the pOssessor.
All the people were amazed at
such an unfair division, and even
the son, Robert, though he loved
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-12
CLUB MEETINGS


MHE responses about the Junior PEN
nants have been so widely variant
II that it is impossible to decide
anything definite until you agree on
some two or three colors.
Personally I would like to have Grim
son and gold for the colors. and have
not found that those colors have been
adopted by any school They seem par
ticularly appropriate to me- as suitable
for the Hcraldic idea, and will COM
bine most effectively in banner and
ribbon knots.
Perhaps some combination of olive
green and gold or gray and dark blue
will please the boys and girls. At any
rate, let us consider these three diff
ferent combinations, and let me hear
from you all as soon as possible con-
cernng the favorite colors.
With the arrival of Christmas and
holiday times you will each have to
help in this matter of deciding the
Herald Junior colors.
Many of the boys and girls have been
pleasant enough to mention the topics
recently and to say that they consid-
cred them we'll chosen. I appreciate
having the writer's mention these
things. 1t is a further incentive for me
to think up new topics and try to think
of those which will produce good let
tiers.
There ought to be many good letters
upon the New Year resolutions, 1t is
70 nh Vtrb
some other person should do instead of
what one should do for himself.
The new topic with the chance to
write about mystery will also find
many ambitious boys and girls who
viii like to write good story on this
top.c. There are plenty of things which
might have mysteriously disappeared.
Something from the house, something
from ones desk-a day that has been
ovel looked, a fact that has suddenly
disappeared from ones mind, or some
good intention which mysteriously
lnelts away in the face of temptation.
Any of these things may be described,
and the letters ought to prove so in
tcresting that you will all enjoy read
inc them just as much as l do.
The idea of forming the Junior clubs
seems to have delighted a great many
of the readers of the Herald Junior,
ana queries are coming from all direc-
tions concerning the working plan.
shall continue to help in the organiza-
ton of these clubs just as much as l
can, and will hope that as soon as the
clubs are in good working order l may
ings l can imagine that the club
members have some good times on
these occasions, and | know of no one
who would enjoy these meetings better
than your affectionate
AUNT LAURIE.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-12
THE HERALD JUNIOR
FLORENCE BosARD LAWRENCE. Editor

The Herald Junior is published by The Her
aid company for the children of the south
vest. It is devoted to their interests and
viii publish principally their writings.
Al children OF public school age welcome
as contributors. The editor wishes to encour-
age correspondence and suggestions from the
teachers
The editor will be in her office for visitors
Monday afternoon from ? until O'Clock and
Saturday from 10 in the morning until
o'clock in the afternoon. Special appoint
ments may be made by telephone.
All prize winners living in Los Angeles
must cali for their prizes within two weeks
after the award Of same. Winners of prizes
for three honorable mentions must present
copies Of the stories. letters limericks as
published and claim their prizes.
Prize winners living out of town will receive
their prizes by mail without request except
for honorable mention. in which case copies
Of the stories. letters or limercks must be
submitted and the prize claimed.
BY a special arrangement with the crcula-
tior department. Aunt Laurie is enabled TO
make the following announcement: Whenever
prize of book Of dollar is awarded
to a Junior, that prize will be exchanged If
desired for subscription to The Herald as fol-
lows: one dollar prize may be exchanged
for six months subscription, while book
will be exchanged for three months sub
scription.
This is entirely optional with each boy and
girl, and no effort whatever will be made to
persuade any one TO take the alternate prize,
II is offered merely because OF some laments
which have come from hoys and girls whose
parents do not and will not take the paper,
and this arrangement would enable the boys or
girls TO have the paper for themselves.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-12
UNFINISHED STORIES

his father very dearly, could not
choose but be grieved at such a
slight.
Robert determined to start out
and seek his fortune, as many a
good knight had done before him.
SO he took his bundle and staff
and his poor jewel and started,
followed by jeers from the cour.
tiers and blessings from the hum.
bic folk.
When he had walked good
distance he sat down wearily and
surveyed his only possession. 1t
seemed very dull and cloudy
affair, lacking all the brilliancy
which most precious gems POS
sess.
MY poor father!' unused the
good youth sadly. Doubtless
age made him neglectful, else. he
had not left his favorite son so
poor and destitute"
Even as he spoke a flash of
flame darted from the center of
the heart-shaped jewel and
seemed to dart a ray into the
path which led onward into a
deep wood.
Why" cried the delighted
boy, it seems as though my faith
er spoke to me and pointed on.
ward. The stone is dull again,
but begin to see the value of it
if my father can still guide me
thus. | would not give it up now
for both my brothers Kingdoms /"
Then he arose and followed the
path which had been pointed out
to him by the wonderful brilliant
ray from the jewel.
Continue this story, relating the ad-
ventures of Prince Robert with the
wonderful jewel. Tell into what coun-
tries the flaming ray of light led him
and what experiences fell to his lot
One prize. a handsome book, viii be
given for the best story, or the win
ner may choose the alternate prize in
stead.
Write from $50 to 300 words on one
side OF the paper, leaving margin at
the top and side of each page. Ad
dress the letters neatly to Aunt Laurie,
Los Angeles Herald, Los Angeles, Cal,
and be sure that it reaches this office
not later than Thursday, December 23,
for publication January 2.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-12

TENNETTE was unhappy at
times because she was not as
y pretty as some of her friends.
Her hair was black and
straight and her face was full of
freckles.
Her little friends, to tease her,
often called her plain Jane, .
which made her feel very sad.
One day when Jennette was
sitting in the crowded schoor
room she loo ID with great pity
at the little girl who sat next to
her.
This little girl wore faded
clothes and shabby shoes, but he~
hair was neatly braided and her
clothes were clean.
Jennctte leaned over and said,
Sarah, why does your father
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-12

dress you in such shabby
clothes and Sarah answered :
ooh, Jennettc, we are very poor ;
father has been sick and has not
been able to work, but am
really thankful that | can come
to school. Mother always teachc
me | must be thankful for every
blessing and always try to wear
a smiling face"
When the little girls started
from school that afternoon Sarah
said; "Jennette, do come home
with me and see my baby sister. .
When they reached the house
Jennette's heart melted with
pity-Sarah's father looked so
pale and thin. The baby sister
was playing on the floor with a
few broken toys, but she locke |
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
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linQuent subscribers.
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tnueto send until all arrears are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their periodicals from the post Office they
are responsible until after they have settled
their bills and ordered their paper discon-
tinued.
4. If subscribers move to other places
without informing the publisher and papers
are sent to the former address, subscribers
are responsible.
5. The courts have decided that refusing
to take periodicals from the Office or moving
and leaving them uncaIled for, is prima
facie evidence OF intentional fraud.
g. If subscribers pay in advance they are
bound to give notice at the end of the time
if they do notwant to continue taking it,
otherwise the pu blisher is authorized to send
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until an express notice with payment for all
arrears is sent to the publisher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

RE the a in
~
made much important history The of Wis
pioneering which a
heathful
beautiful andres
"Ousconsn'
is
Ncoue Champaign
New
Michigan finally
silk Noet dressed him
credited Mississippi
Father ST. Milwaukee,
dependency picturesque
American of the Northwest Territory
1896 when became independent
The Black
possibilities Wisconsin
Bay Dec H. 1888 The
The territory Wisconsin organized
President Jackson following
1896 its chief business being organize the territorial administration divide
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

that city in an automobile he has
just recently purchased.
Mrs. D. S. Miner and her cousin,
Mrs Jane Fletcher of Waupaca are
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
d. E. Carey on Baker st.
Mrs. c. KaIlman and son, John,
returned Saturday form a months
visit with relatives in Orient, South
Dakota
The Misses Clarissa and Edith
Mace, of Duluth, are visiting for a
few days with their sister, Miss Alice
Mace.
David Barrows returned Monday
to his home in Stevens Point after
visiting for a few days with his
daughter, Mrs. F. 4. Jewett.
Mrs. Lacy and daughter Anna of
Babcock, who have been visiting
friends in this city left Monday for
their home in Babcock.
Mrs. John Ryan and daughter, of
Arnott have been visiting for a few
days at the home of Mrs. Neil Crown
of Nekoosa.
Mrs. Gene Shaw of New London,
has been spending a few days in Port
Edwards making plans for their flu
ture home there.
Miss Maggie Mulroy departed Mon
day for New London where she will
attend the wedding of Miss Nesbutt
1t is reported that Mae Barstow
formerly of this city is i'll with APP
pendicitis at a hospital in Freeport,
Illinois.
Mrs. w. E. Porter and son who
have been visiting at the home of
Mrs. Geo. Kinister departed for their
home in Camp Douglas Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Payne returned
from Merrill Tuesday where they
had been visiting Mrs. Payne's par
ents.
Rowland Love departed Tuesday
for Milwaukee to attend the State
Fair being held in that city this
week.
Mr. and Mrs A. c. Otto left Mon
day night for Chicago to attend a
convention of the United Drug Co.,
which is being held in Chicago this
week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
THE NEW CAPITOL BUILDING.

countless
the region composing the Wkeye State then being of the
Wisconsin, The passage
in the middle
For twelve Wisconsin continued territory
1914; n Tamadge, 1914 1885, James
passed authorizing the formation of such
this
convention submitted the voters April 1917
ton recommended by was approved at state election held March,
Wisconsin admitted to the Union state May 90
nauguad Nelson
governor o Wisconsin. ~
the population Wisconsin had
2oeeo42
scandnayians
metropolis
of the state with population of aoo Madison the
square which 81 $50 souar
public instruction vested Schools who is
during civil war % MON
during In the SPANISH
furnished 5469
7
Induiay states in the Union
railroad mileage the is I'LL its rail
roads The gross receipts of the We're
regulation public country
peculiar Wisconsin power
developed leaving nroa
hundred times that amount undeveoped There
the of about and OUTPUT
quares about s7Ooooo and s.
year. N" 10
Wisconsin is largely agricultural FARMS with
100000 titled The
value of farm products annually s1soOooooo ranks
The banking business of Wisconsin Indicative general pros
There $50 banks operating the being
national and @ state banks Their total
finished The practically completed 1t
Its granite 1t is to be of the
of architecture, rch massive appearance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

J. Ketchum of Marshfield was a
business visitor in this city Mon
day.
NJ. c. Jacobson left Tuesday for
Milwaukee to attend the State Fair.
Mrs. NJ. c. jacobson and son left
Tuesday for Necedah to visit Mr..
Jacobson's parents for a week.
Miss Laura Fritz left Tuesday for
Milwaukee to spend a week visiting
relatives.
The Misses Anna Charmley Of Ne
koosa, and Florence Ray of the South
Side were enrolled in the Grand
Rapids Business College the for part
of the week.
Mrs. Ebert Kellogg of Nekoosa ar
rived in the city Tuesday to spend a
few days at the C. F. kellogg home
Chas. E. Briere and Edward N. Po-
mainv;lle left for Milwaukee Tues
day to attend the State Fair.
Friends of Miss Addie Baker will
be sorry to hear that she is i'll at
her home on Baker street.
A. F. Dretzke, returned Monday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

from Eugene, Wash, where he has
been for the past two months.
Clarence Klopf returned Monday
from Chicago where he had been for
the past week on business.
Miss Mary Nash of Milwaukee, is
visiting for a week at the home of
w. ]. Fisher on Oak st.
Arthur Smith and Glen Clark re-
turned Saturday from Kilbourne wher,
they had been enjoying a week S
camping
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Pease spent
Sunday in Wausau returning to this
city by automobile Sunday after
noon.
Miss Myrtle Waterman of Stur-
geOn Bay, who has been visiting re-
latives in this city left Saturday
for Irma to spend a few days.
Joseph Vadnais returned Monday
from Seattle, Wash, and other ives
tern cities in which he has been spend
ing the past two months.
A. P. Hirzy returned from Osh
kosh Sunday, he driving over from
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
RUDOLPH

mother in Stevens Point couple OF
days the fist Of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will LaBrot of your
city spent Saturday among their re-
lations, bidding them goodbye.
They returned to the Rapids on the
evening train and Tuesday evening
departed for the State of Washington.
While here they were the guests of
her brothers Frank and Joe Ratelle.
Mrs Simon CrGtteau returned home
last week Wednesday from visit
with her daughter in Eau Claire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kujawa Of
Stevens Point are visiting their spn
Alex and family.
Mrs. Peter Akey was shopping in
your city Saturday.
Miss Pitt went to Der home in
Junction City Friday where she spent
Saturday and Sunday with her par
entS. returning on the Sunday even
! ing train.
1t is false report, as stated in the
Grand Rapids Tribune Of last week,
that CAMEL Marceau, Was clearing up
his farm and has it for sale. 1t is
true that the renter is doing some
clearing up, but it is not for sale.
Norma Babe, who teaches in the
Bushmaker Dist. spent Saturday and
Sunday at home,
w. J. Clark and G. O. Hassell spent
Friday at the Fair in Stevens Point
going over in the formers auto. They
found the roads very BAD. Chris re-
tarned via the railroad and as to how
Mr.. Clark got home you will have to
ask him, as we do not want to give
him away.
John Hartjes, Will Babe, and n. G.
RatelIe departed Monday noon to
attend the State Fair
Mrs. Bat Sharkey was shopping in
your city last Wednesday.
Louise Sharkey came up from the
Rapids, Wednesday evening to spend
a few days at the parental home.
Beulah Marseau and Frank Gokey
and Louise Sharkey and wilbur
Berard were called in church last
Sunday for the first time.
Elmer Crotteau has the sympathy
of this community in the loss Of his s
months old baby, who died Sunday
afternoon after a short illness OF
Cholera infantum.
Mrs. jackson was shopping in your
city Tuesday.
Iona Ratelle spent Sunday and
Monday with her grandparents Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Baker.
Among the Rudolph people who
attended the Stevens Point Fair last
Thursday were Dr.. and Mrs. J. A.
jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. n. g. Ratelle,
Will Hams and Eva Sharkey, Amiel
Sharkey and Louise Akey, Walter
Akey and Edna belong, Peter Akey
and Lawrence, Gertrude Akey and
Clara Hassell.
Armetta Babe was shopping in your
city Saturday.
Will Piltz and family departed
Saturday noon for Milwaukee to spend
Fair week.
Alex Kujawa departed Sunday night
for Milwaukee and Chicago.
We are having lots of rain. 1t
seems good deal like our Equinoxial
storm, come a week earlier on account
of our dry summer. 1t will do the
grass lots of good and also help the
late potatoes.
There was party looking over
Nick Marsceau'S place last week
with the view of buying.
Kemnieal Marceau departed Sunday
noon for Park Fall where he will
work in the mill this winter.
Mrs. Oscar Crotteau, Effie Richards
and Eya La Vague of your city came
up to attend the funeral of Elmer
CrotteauS baby.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
Wisconsin In History

WISCONSIN
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important The of Wis
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-05-06
Farm loans at 6 IL per
cent. Insurance that In
Sures. 4. v. Smith.

That cold weather last Friday
night nipped some growing veg
citation, but it is not thought the
damage was very great in this
section. In the north part OF the
state, however, the damage done
to fruit was very great. The
apple crop was badly damaged.
Why wouldn'tit it be a good idea
for the Booster Club to offer some
prizes for the best colts exhibited
on Booster Day? Also for the
finest calf, pig, and other farm
products. Instill a spirit of ri-
valry into the thing. 1t could
but result in good.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-05-06

The w. r. C. and G. A. r.
will give a social entertainment
Friday, May 7, at 7:30 p. m.
G. A. r. hall. Good program.
Lunch will be served. Admis-
sion 1Oc for all. Come everybody.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-05-06

Last Tuesday evening the Ju-
niors of the high school gave a
farewell party for Ralph Sproull
at the home of Miss Swannie
Smith. The young people feast
ed on pop corn and fudge and
had a delightful time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-05-06

Miss Lottie Smith will leave
next Monday for Ottawa, Kan
sas, to attend a state meeting OF
the Woman's Relief Corps. She
will go to Kansas City from Of
tawa to visit her sister, Jessie.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-05-06
DEPOSIT 1T
With the

Miss Maude Cramer of Galena
visited Mrs. A. L. Harvey the
latter part of last week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-05-06

Miss Mildred Goodner of Vini-
ia, Okla, arrived in Baxter Sat-
urday evening to visit relatives.
She will be here about two weeks
and then 60 to her mother at Es-
tancia, New Mexico.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-05-06

Miss Fern Riseling and Chester
Jones took in the Elks minstrel
show in Galena Monday night.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-05-06

Chas. F. Noble was here from
Nowata, Okla, last Saturday.
He tells us he is doing exception
ally we'll down in the oil country.