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Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
A True Sheen Story

BY warda Woods Aged Years, Pawnee
City, Neb. Red Side.
One summer morning, out in a pen, stood
a poor little black-faced lamb crying ba,
ba! Pretty soon a little girl heard him
and came running to see what was the
matter.
The poor little things mother was dead.
She picked it up in her arms and said,
"You poor little thing; I'll take care Of
you" So she took it tC the house and got
it some milk in bottle. He did not like
to drink out of a bottle at first, but after
few days all she had 90 do was to go
to the door and call Coon. Coon" and
up he would jump and go running to her
and empty the bottle. She called him
Coon because he had such a black face.
After a short time he quit crying and got
fat and happy. One day when she was
petting him she found two little horns.
After a few weeks he used these horns to
bunt this little girl over with. Then he
would get up and lay his head against
her like he was sorry. He soon got so
large that they had to turn him out with
the bunch Of sheep.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
A Birthday Party
By Grace Roblnson, Aged 10 Years

BY Grace Robinson, Aged 10 Years, Water
loo, Neb. Red Side.
The sun was shining outdoors. Helen
had invited some little girls over to her
party. She was going to be years old.
There were to be nine girls at her party
After while she saw them all coming to-
gether, and very soon came a knock at the
door She went to the door and opened it
and they walked in, Helen said, Would
you all like to have a ride in our auto
mobile?' And they all shouted, "Oh, my,
yes Helenp' And very soon the automo-
bile was waiting for them and they ran
out and got into It, Helen had planned to
go to Greenvillo park, and, as she made
a surprise, she took a lunch along. They
saw lots OF nice things on their way; then
they came to Glenville park. They all got
out and went to look at the animals first
and then the flowers, and then they
thought it was time to eat their lunch, so
they all sat down on the green grass and
ate their lunch, after which they all
climbed into the automobile and rode back
to Helen's house. When 1t was time for
them to go home they all thanked Helen
for their ride and her kindness, and all
went to their homes thinking what a
good time they had.
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great attention the frolcs of the young
ants who were enjoying a merry game.
II think we ought TO have real holiday
for the children" said Mrs. Ant to her
neighbors.
Il am sure they deserve II, for they
have been so studious in school lately"
Il quite agree with your plan my dear"
answered Mr.. Ant
How would a picnic do" asked another
ant
That's just the thing replied Mrs,
Ant I'm sure the children would love
to go"
The children we're told about the picnic
and could hardly wait for morning to come
as that was the day of the picnic.
The day was bright and warm, and the
ants rose early and soon set out with huge
baskets. on their arms, which contained the
lunch.
Swings were put up and there the young
ants enjoyed many a hour swinging up
among the trees.
After lunch was eaten they decided to
return homo as 1t was getting late They
all said they had had a lovely time, and
decided to have picnic every year.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
A Jolly St. Valentine Game

carefully bindfolded and then turned round
several times TO confuse him. lie advances
toward the heart-if he has not been too
much confused by the whrls he has been
put through-and endeavors to place the
pin on the black dot. Then the fun begins,
for sometimes the pins are put at the very
outer edge Of the heart and occasionally
on the edges OF the canvas, some distance
from the heart. But, OF course, few will
be lucky enough TO hit the white circle,
which Is pretty good, and fewer sim will
put the pin through the black dot
After all have had their try the hostess
examines the little paper tags on the pin
heads and the girl or hey who hit the cen
tor of the black dot--or came the nearest
10 it-is awarded the prize. which shoqld ,
be fine valentine. And those entering
the white circle should have second prizes
OF smaller valentines. To the guest who
strays the farthest from the desired black
dot should be awarded a consolation" or
"booby" prize. This may DO as ludicrous
as the young host pleases 20 make H
Much fun may be enjoyed az tniS1 free
for-all eontest" IN piercing the depths OF
the heart"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
Three Little Goosey Goslings

BY Mabel M. Etchson, Aged Years, 2Sl7
South Thirty-third Street Omaha Neb.
Blue Side.
There were once three little yellow and
white goslings, who had no mother One
day they went out walking and met an old
gray goose.
Good morning" said the goose. Where
are you going this fine morning2"
I'VE are hunting for a home" said the
three little gosling and we don't know
where 10 go"
Come with me-" said the gray goose.
II have nice home in a barrel up by the
barn, and no little goslngs to put in it,
Come with me- and 1 will be your mother"
The three little yellow and white gos-
lings bobbed their head and looked so
pleased that the old goose wanted to kiss
them, but she didn't know how.
So she started Off to her barrel and the
little goslings waddled after. But there
was a fox watching them from behind a
tree.
"Ha Ha!" said the fox to himself IL
see three yellow and white goosey gos-
llngs. 1 think I'll catch one for my sup
per-" He crept softly through the grass,
and was just going TO pounce on one OF
them when the goose turned around and
fiapped her wings in his face.
Boo Boo" said the goose; away with
you! away with you" and frightened the
fox into the woods again.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
Helen's Valentine

BY Eunice Wright, Age IL Years, $50 North
Logan Street, Fremont, Neb. Red Side.
Tomorrow was to be st. Valentines day
and Helen was very happy. She had made
and bought all Of the valentines that she
intended to give to her little friends
That night she was suddenly wakened by
a light touch on her forehead. she sat zip
in bed and rubbed her eyes. A bright light
streamed into the window and she saw the
beautiful form of fairy in the midst of
it ALL
What would you like best of all in the
world?" said the fairy to Helen.
"A little sister," answered Helen.
Granted" said the fairy. as she smiled
down upon the astonished Helen, waved
her wand and disappeared.
Helen laid down again and covered up
She lay thinking about the fairy and a
little sister. She wondered II the fairy
really and truly would bring her little
sister. Then she fell asleep and dreamed
of darling little sister about the same
age and size OF she herself that a fairy
had brought her. In the morning she told
her mamma about the experiences Of the
previous night
You must have dreamed 1t Heen'' said
Mrs. Dodge, "for there are no such things
as fairies"
Helen sighed and said, Now, maybe 1
did dream It mamma, but when I shut my
eyes I can see that fairy as plain as IL it
had been Just a minute ago."
Her mother laughed and went away say
ing to herself, poor child, she really ought
to have sister to keep her company"
Helen went and sat in her fathers big
leather armchair. She wondered and puz-
zled about her dream. Then she said she
thought she did dream it and went to de-
liver her valentines.
First was to Marie Harris house to give
her a valentine with two cupids on in a
heart of red painted by her own little fin
gers Next was Dorothy's house and then
Dora, Doris, Kathrine, Margareite Isabelle,
Pearl, Thelma and Belle. She had sent all
Of her post card valentines away the day
before. When she got home she found
a good many post card valentines and
other valentines awaiting her.
At supper time she was about to run
down to the postoffice when what should
she see lying on the doorstep but little
girl Her soft golden curls hung about her
head so prettily that Helen could not move
for astonishment Helen stopped down and
kissed her, she started, no one had ever
done such kind thing to her before. She
had run away from home to escape kicks
and blows.
Helen ran to tell her mother. She brought
the child in by the warm fire. They asked
questions about her life and home
''Where do you liver asked Helen
kindly
''In miserable tenement house on Park
street" was the timid answer.
What is your name?"
Mildred"
Then Mildred told her story and Helen's
mother agreed to claim her as Helen s
sister.
Mamma" said Helen, nov I know l
didn't dream IL. It's true" And she danced
up and down and hugged her new sister.
Her mother smiled at the delighted child.
ITS the best valentine of them all, mann
ma" And then she sat down and told Mil
dred about the fairy of the night be-
fore.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
The Poor Widow
BY Margaret Elder (care OF Mr.. Ia,
Aged IL Years, Abbott, Hall Count
Nahum eliza

BY Margaret Elder (care OF Mr. Taylor)
Aged IL Years. Abbott, Hall County
Nebraska.
There was once a poor widow and her
little girl vino lived in a small house.
They were very poor; the mother had to
go out and work all day. and the little
girl had to tidy up the house. The mother
thought 1t would be so nice II she could
save enough money to take her little girl
to the seaside. The poor Widows husband
belonged to a wealthy family, who never
forgave him for marrying a poor dress
maker. Always when the little girl went
to bed she prayed for the Lord to soften
grandpa's heart. They were sitting by
the fire one cold winter night, and scarcely
any fire burning to keep them warm, when
loud knock at the door startled them.
On looking around there stood tall gen
tleman, clad in furs, asking them to for
give him for his hardness and made the
poor mother and little girl get ready at
once and go with him to his large house
So they were treated kindly and had
plenty ever after. The poor woman and
her little girl never forgot to thank the
Lord for softening grandpas heart.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
Elizabeth s Reward

By Pauline Eller, Aged - Years, Blair
Neb. Blue Side.
Elizabeth was home from school with a
bad cold. She sat down and was writing
on the typewriter. After she had practiced
for few days in secret she told her
father and mother, who wero very much
surprised. So the next day she asked her
father to bring her some work from his
office, as he was lawyer. After that she
was able to help her father quite a bit
But one day, several years afterward, her
father slipped and fell on a piece of ice
and broke his arm. So Elizabeth was left
to support her father and mother, as her
mother was an invalid. Picking up The
Omaha Bee she saw an ad for stenog-
rapher. The next morning she went down
into the heart of the big city and secured
the position. This gave her ample means
to keep the family out of debt. But her
reward was when she came home from o.
office, tired and dusty with her days work,
she was always greeted with a smile and a
cheerful word, which she called her re-
ward.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
A Temptation

BY Gladys Wilson, Aged 10 Years, Geneva,
Neb Red Side.
One day a lady, whose name was Miss
Beaufort, was going to take ride with
her father, but he was called away un-
expectedly TO his brothers bedside, where
the brother lay unconscious. Miss Beau
fort wanted to take ride SO badly that
she thought she would try to tempt the
horse to be caught. So she took some oats
and the halter and went out to the pasture
where the horse was. When the horse saw
her coming with the oats he came up to
where she was standing and began eating
After while Miss Beaufort's dog came up
to her and, being jealous Of Miss Beaufort,
began barking at the horse. The horse
became frightened and galloped away. So
Miss Beaufort lost her ride by the dogs
barking at the horse.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
Camping in the Woods

BY Helen e. Morris, Aged Years, Nc
Cook Junction, Neb. Blue Side.
Last fall some boys and girls planned to
go to the woods for school would be closed
for week Their parents consented, for
Mrs. Rowe was going along to chaperone
the crowd.
A merry company started out one Mon
day morning in hayrack for the woods.
They had planned to go camping up
the mountain about a mile and half
from town.
Each boy carried a gun, while the girls
and Mrs. Rowe each carried large basket
chuck full to the top with goodies.
When they got to the place selected for
camping, they pitched the tent. 1t was
a large tent, so they divided 1t into two
parts by putting a large canvas in the
middle. One was the girls room and the
other was the boys room. Then they
pitched a smaller tent for the kitchen.
They next unloaded the wagon and set
the baskets in the kitchen tent.
1t was drawing toward noon, so they
took out a table cloth and spread it out
under one of the largest trees. Then they
took out the lunch. There were cakes,
sandwiches, fruits. candies, pickles deserts,
and 1t would take so long to tell the rest,
l don't believe I'll do il.
After dinner the boys went into the
woods with their guns and left Mrs Rowe
and the girls to clear the table and wash
the dishes. Then they read, told stories,
talked or took nap.
Late in the afternoon the boys came back
with about a dozen squirrels which they
had killed. They got TO work to clean
some for supper.
In the meantime the girls made a fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
Nellie's Reason

BY Ruth Turner, Aged IA Years. corner
Thirteenth and Main Streets, Fremont
Neb. Red Side
Nellie Parsly was very kind-hearted
girl. Her father was well to do and they
lived in a large stone house Nelles
nurse, Mable, was sick and was not able
to be out Of bed. That made Nellie feel
very cross, because she was used to hav-
ing Mable read to her, So she stole down
stairs into the library where her Aunt
Ellen was sewing and laid her head in
her anty's lap and began to cry and said
that she had nothing to do. L win tell
you what we will do; we will make some
valentines, for Aunt Ellen liked such
things. So Aunt Ellen and Nellie went
into the drawing room, where they were
for about an hour. After they had made
four bright red ones Nellie thought 1t
would be nice to write on the back who
they were for 1 am going to give this
one to papa with the Dutch boy on: this
one to nurse. and this one to Nancy Belle;
that girl who lives by grandpa's house,
and what's your reason for giving her that
one, said Aunt Ellen. would give that
one to mamma. But you see she is very
poor and will not get many, know, and
that was Nelie's reason.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
Franks Lesson

BY Bruce Taylor, Aged II Years, Abbott.
Neb. Blue Side.
One day a boy named Frank was walk
ing through the woods not far from his
home, when he heard his mother calling
him. She wanted him to feed the chickens
but Frank did not turn around; he pre-
tended not to hear his mother and he
went deeper into the woods without think
Ing how far he was going. until he turned
around and he did not know where he
was. 1t was getting dark and he knew
that he was lost. so he looked around
for some place to sleep, and. seeing a
hollow tree. he crawled into IL ana went
to sleep and when he awoke he saw
two men standing not far away. They
were talking together. One Of them SAT-: :
IL wonder where that kid is! II he is
around here some place where we could
get him we would make his parents pay
good sum of money" Frank kept as
stlll as a mouse ana soon the men went
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pushed his way to her side, and in a loud
and boastfu way said; "Ah, good even
ing, Miss Beauty 1 called to escort you
here, but you had already gone l should
have notified you OF my intention to call
for you and then you would have waited"
For a moment Beauty Smallnose was
dumbfounded by the boldness and auda-
city OF Cub Vanity, but her wit was keen
and her tongue ready, and with ladylike
air she said: "You are very kind Mr. Cub
Vanity, but had even you expressed a de-
sire to escort me here tonight l should
have been obliged 10 refuse your company
l always so attended by my parents"
But this did not in the least dlsconcert
Cub Vanity. AS one OF the jolly bears after
ward said In relating the incident. 1T took
a briekbat in the chest to make him tum-
he" And figuratively speaking, it did
SAN pressing lis attentions upon Miss
Beauty Smalmose, he loudly Offered him
self as her valentine for the. evening, say
ing: cot couTae, It's only for this evening
you viii understand and not for the sea
son, as is the usual custom. / am such a
changeable fellow"
80 unlike me-" smiled Miss Beauty
calmly, but in a loud voice so that all
might oyerhear her reply to the lmpudent
egotlstical fellow II have never thought
Of you as possible oompanion-not even
for an evening. and 1 never change my
mind. Thanks for your offer. but you
will have TO dispose OF your charms else
where ara already engaged for the
evening"
Then il was that Cub Vanity felt his
feathers falling, and with a blush Of
wounded vanity he turned and left the
house and from that day to this he has
never been invited into polite circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13

~
M one sees in nearly every bear
village. And it is a happy fact
VESSt3HN that they are never very popu-
~ lar for bears, like people, love
intelligence and good sense. And they ad-
mire pride in their own kind. but will not
tolerate vanity. And right here and now,
little readers, you must never confuse
pride with vanity. for they could never
be friends. The one is a very commendable
trait-indeed, everyone should possess the
quality-while the other denotes very
flight head" and foolish one, not to say
egotism.
Well Mr.. Cub Vanity was one OF those
silly. self-conceited fellows who think they
are the envy ana admiration of the entire
community In which they live. And he
was the age to cast sly glances toward the
pretty young girl bears in the town. There
was one he was especially attracted to, the
daughter of the most prominent bear family
of the town Miss Beauty Smallnose. She
was a most lovely cub and a great favor
lite with the young bears, male and female.
Several times young Mr.. Cub Vanity had
made his boast that after he had come OF
age, he would marry Miss Beauty Small
nose and thereby become the richest young
bear in the whole woods. for old Prof.
smalnose was reputed to be very wealthy,
And not only was he wealthy bear, but
he was also a most honorable one, and
looked up TO by all his fellows. He pos
sessed business integrity and industry, and
his famiy-consisting OF wife and daughter
were unassuming bears who lived simply
and made no pretense to being great In
this simplicity and good common sense they
were great without intending TO be--whleh
Is the WaV of the trliy
Once Miss Beauty Smallnose was told by
friend OF the boast made by young Cub
Vanity. and she smiled in an amused way
remarking that 1T took two 20 make a
bargain" And then the silly fellow was
entirely forgotten by her-saye when she
chanced to see him staggering about the
streets, playing the dandy and showing off
his good clothes
1t was ST. Valentines eve that brought
about the downfall of the egotistical Cub
Vanity. and it happened In this manner:
There was to be a party-a ST. Valentine s
party-at the home OF DR.. Deep Learning
The festivity was given in honor OF his
young son. a bright fellow, who was learn
ing his estimable fathers profession, and
who seldom was seen I'm society, his time
being so occupied with study. But on this
occasion young Honor Deep Learning was
10 be the host OF the evening and all the
village was in eager anticipation.
Among those invited was the silly snob
Cub Vanity. Not that he and Honor Deep
Learning were friends; but because Dr.
and Madam Deep Learning were too kind
TO slight any 81 the young folks in the
town. and because they hoped silly Cub
Vanity would learn from the more serious
and worthy young bears he would come In
contact with az their house.
When he received the invitation to at
tend the ST. Valentine party az the home
of the Deep Learnings Cub Vanity smiled
in a self-satlsfylng way. They will make
me the lion OF tho evening" he unused.
Then he did some more talking to himself
IN escort Miss Beauty smallnosS TO The
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-13
Honesty Rewarded

BY Frank Brielmaier, Aged IL Years. 2614
Cunning Street, Omaha Red Side
John Howard. boy OF 10. was busy in
the store, when Mr.. Andrews who was
both his employer and godfather, called
him and said Il want you to take these
pieces of cloth to the hotel to Mr.. Smith,
the banker from Paris. The prices and
samples are on these tickets, and be care
ful not to make a mistake. John took the
cloth and went to the hotel. where he was
taken to Mr.. Smiths room. The banker
looked at the pieces Of cloth, and putting
one aside said, II like this best How
much is it," Fifty cents yard" an
swered John. Alright give me thirty
yards of it," While John measured the
cloth the banker took lot of gold from
his pocket and handed John $15. When he
returned TO the store Mr.. Andrews said:
II hope you have not made a mistake"
''I don't think have sir" answered John
John then counted the money before the
merchant and noticed he had charged 50
cents instead OF 25 cents. The merchant,
noticing this, said: Ah good boy; that's
the way to make mistakes. 1 am proud
of YOU" Godfather" cried he, you
surely would not do that? II would not be
honest i shall go back to Mr., Smith and
return the money he has overpaid" and
away he went before the man could say
another word. When John reached the
hotel he went to Mr.. Smiths room. The
banker, who was busy, looked surprised.
what do you want?" he asked. II can
not be disturbed now; come some other
time" Pardon me-" said the boy. but
l must speak TO you. BY mistake / over
charged you on the cloth you bought. and
1 came to return you your money" But
why didn't you keep the money yourself?'
said Mr. Smith. II could not think OF
such thing; it would not be honest" an
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Mr.. Cub Vanity and His Valentin
ny william wallace. Jr.

function She'll be proud to go in my
company, and how the other girl bears
will envy her"
Then the vain fellow began making prep
arations in the matter Of dress for the
evening. And such gay attire was never
seen before in the bear village. He had
for waistcoat a piece Of bright yellow
satin, appliqued with red-breasted birds,
flying chinward. For trousers he selected
cloth OF brown and green stripes; for a
coat. bright crimson velvet adorned with
brass buttons. He bought a high silk hat
OF gray, banded with purple
When at last the evening of the party
came, Mr. Vanity was a sight to behold.
Deeked out in his bright colors, he re-
sembled bird of gay plumage. Off to-
ward the home Of the Smallnoses he strut
ted, for all the world like young turkey
gobbler. And he carried about the same
grade OF brains that a young gobbler
usually possesses OF course we are not
making light of a turkey gobbler's brains,
they are all right for a turkey, but one
expects more In a bear-a bear whose
rearing has been such as has been Cub
Vanity's, For he had been well-reared,
and in the midst OF civilized ana cultured
bears, while the turkey lives In the barn
yard in very ordinary company. Thus, We
are not belittling the young turkey cock.
but Cub Vanity by the comparison.
On arriving at the house OF the SMALL
noses, Cub Vanity was disappointed to
find the family gone And he should have
notified them of his intention to call for
Miss Beauty. Well. he would hurry on TO
the party and choose her for his evenings
partner.
On entering the house OF DR.. and Madam
Deep Learning Mr. Cub vanity paid his
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