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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-10
The Comfort Of Easter paH
BY Vera Kackley, Aged Years Moor
croft WVo Blue Side

Isl,
croft, Wyo., Blue Side
The child was crying. His mother was
dead and under the ground. His aunt was
TO take care of him, but 1t was not like
having a mother.
why, dear, the spirit Is up in heaven
and she can see you and she is watching
you now" said the aunt soothlngly
She is dead. II she is watching me
why doesn't she kiss me and answer me
when 1 CALI the child burst into sobs.
She can't answer you when she Is in
heaven, child, and you only kissed the
house she lived in," said the aunt
Let me show YOU something to prove
it," said the aunt
she led the boy to wood and TO a small
tree.
See this branch. IL is all dry and not
pretty" she said as she held out branch
OF the tree. But soon Il will be fun of
leaves"
IT'S Just dried up and dead, and not good
for anything only 10 burn in a fife. I'm
going TO take it home and burn It up" said
the child.
"oh, don't ana we will come back to see
1t in two weeks" said 5bs aunt.
oh, see here. There is cocoon" said
the aunt as she picked up cocoon.
What are you going to do with that;
take It home and burn II up?'
No. III not burn it up" said the aunt,
by that time they were home. The aunt
took pan, covered the top with screen
and put it In the sun.
Two weeks later the aunt led the way
TO the woods and pointed TO the same
branch that the boy was going to burn up
and behold, &c was covered with bright
green leaves
Isn't II pretty?' said the child. on,
auniy, that really isn't the one that vas
SONS to burn upg"
Yes, II ls,' said the aunt sweetly $50
It Is with the dear ones that we love.
Ite2 seem 70 be gone, but are only not IN
eight, Now We must go home ard see that
cocoon that | put m the pan"
40 she led the child TO the pan and what
DO you suppohe? IN II was beautiful red
and yellow butterfly
What shall ! do with IT, said the
aunt.
Let q so said the child as the aunt
,ore the screen or OF The pan
Away New the butterfly to the air so
it Is with the dear ones that We love said
the aunt They seem 10 I've gone, bur
really they are only out Of sight,
Motto: DO not wish that the dead ones
IN heaven were upon this earth. because
they are having good time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-10

pom Then he asked the old man his name.
John brown" was the answer
Occupation"
I'm q farmer" said John.
The lawyer wrote il down and added
something which the farmer couldn't make
out.
When the farmer arrived homo he found
q numbe! of his work people at his door
talking to his wife.
Here comes John" she cried, me will
tell us what to do"
Then she told her husband that the hay
was ready 10 be carried In and the men
wanted TO know whether they should stop
Tor the night or work tn the fields were
clean
He took the paper from his pocket ara
handed It TO his wife who took Il ana real
cloud: John Brown. farmer. DO not put
Oft till tomorrow what you can do today"
Away to the fields. lads" said the
farmer, and set the hay in"
Tho men went to the fields and worked
with a will until they were clear. As they
were carrying in the last load a few drops
OF rain fell In the night great tempest
burst over the valley. When the farmer
awoke in tho morning several OF his fields
were flooded. You can imagine how glad
he was that he mad not put the work oft
Sill tomorrow.
"A famous advice that was" said the
farmer. '1'll never put anything off again"
The farmer kept his word and found that
the world went smoother ever after.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-10
Second PRICE
Uncle Tom to the Rescue

Marion Cross, Aged IA Years, 2l2 East Elsa
Street. North Platte, Neb. Blue side.
"Ohl OH" cried Bobby, coming home one
afternoon from concert and running into
the parlor, you just ought 20 have went
an heard that lady sing. My, bat she can
sing, just like a bird. YOU"
What did she sing?' his mother inter-
rupted him.
"Um-well, 1 don't just 'zackly member
what the name OF 1t was, but it was
sumthin' about How Could Leave You,
and The Thought Does Grieve Me sad"
'Ho! ho!" exclaimed his big brother Jack,
Just listen to that. The thought does
grieve me sad Wouldn't that
well, how do you say il then f."
why. my boy" began Jack patronis-
ingly, tits just as easy as falling off q
log. Its like this The deep thought sad
doth grieve me- >"
Why, Jack" laughed his sister Helma,
you aren't any better than Bobby with all
your Dragging because you are wrong,
too. This is tine way It Isl The deep, sad
thought doth srieve me-
Huh! That amt right, 1 know. 1t
don't sound right. Grandpa, you tell us
what it is"
well. my dears, I've heard that song
good many times and I'm pretty sure its
like this: The thought doth grieve me
deeply"
Yes, that's right" said grandma, 'only
instead of deeply it is sadly"
'N-no, that don't sound just exactly
right said Aunt Adeiaid slowly isn't II
something like this: The deep thought doth
sadly grieve meT "
Here comes Uncle Toni" suddenly ex-
claimed Bobby, "Ill bet he can tell. Say
uncle, which is it?"
Which lie what?'
After they had explained matters he
stood moment, thinking, then he said
quietly this is it: 1.-THE sad thought deep
doth grieve me? Isn't that it?'
why, OF course" said everybody al
once.
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your grandfather graduated with honors
the following spring and soon after that
proud event we were married"
Again grandmother paused to look into
distance, and soft little sigh fell from her
smiling lips 'Oh, it seems as though 1t
were yesterday" she went on. II reached
Uncle Clients home--a fine old southern
plantation--on the evening Of the Sd OF
July Cousin Robert and his visitor, young
Andrew Harden, had gone to the city for
fireworks with which TO celebrate on the
following evening. SO / did not meet An
drew till the next morning. And when L
came down to breakfast he and Cousin
Robert were standing in the great, wide
hall, looking out on the most beautiful
rain ever saw fall Before coming down
stairs l had sighed and said to Cousin
Betty; oh. isn't it a pity to have rain
on the Fourth?' But Betty had replied:
No. Cousin Hattie. we need the rain so
much. Papa was saying that If it did not
rain within two or three days the crops
would be ruined But wen have all sorts
OF fun in the house today for Wen have "a
great crowd Of young felix's with us They'll
come from all the plantations round about
in spite of the rain
yeai,-responded TO Cousin Roberts most
able and patriotic toast And how proud
| was Of him. too, though he was yet al
most a stranger to me. And how we all
eheered him To the echo when he sat down,
his noble young face flushed from excite
ment Oh, it was such happy day! And
all the while the rain poured without. But
sunshine glowed within.
well soon after dinner much to our
surprise the clouds cleared away. and one
Of the finest afternoons IN my memory was
ours TO enjoy. We made merry on the
broad veranda till after the sun went dowa.
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entered eagerly into the play and James
felt quite complmeuted in being given the
important part Of Adam. Al last after all
the misfortunes in the play. the messenger
came with the joyful news that The duke 8
penitcnt brother gave ND his unjust duke
dom. Everybody got into the carriages and
after a series Of sood-byes, their friends
were left 90 their homes and the James
toms rode TO their own home,
Next day Carolyn Wells came dashing
over on her pony 20 see Mary Alice Have
YOU hesrd?' she asked breathlessly
Heard what2' auerled Mary Alice
"Gertrude Ludwig Richard Barnes. and
his little taby brother, who was standing
by, were all hurt yesterday by some fire.
works and Gertrude isn't expected 10 live"
Poor Gertrudel" exclaimed Mary Alice,
Il did not know her very well, but l think
she Is Just as sweet as she can be and
am terribly sorry she is hurt. but OH
Carolyn! I'm SO glad that we were safe
in the woods," she cried, and all the chill
dren echoed her.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-10

HeIep T. Douglas 1851 G street Lincoln.
Ada Morris. 224 Franklin street S9rnshs
Orrin Fisher, 1910 s. Eleventh ST. OnNtns'
Mildred Erickson, g709 Howard ST, Oinana'
oscar Erickson. 2sN Howard St. Onahhs s
Gail Howard. i722 Capitol avenue, Omaha
Helen Houok. ls25 Lothrop street ONE "a
Emerson Goodrich, 40io Nicholas, Omena'
Maurice Johnson, 1027 Locust ST. Omana'
Leon Carson, 1924 North Forueth, Omana.
Wilma Howard. 4722 Capitol avenue, Omaha
I[iIah FISHER 1910 South Eleventh, Omaha.
Mildred Jensen, 200 Leavenwortn, Olnsha'
Mabel Sheifeit, 1914 North Twenty-fifth
Waiter alter Johnson, 24o5 North Twentieth
Emma Csrruthers, s2Il North Twenty-fifth
L.eonora Denison, The Albion, Tenth and
Pacific streets, Omaha.
Mae Hammond, O'Neill, Neb.
Madge l.. Daniels Ord. Nob.
Zola Beddeo, orleans, Neb.
Agnes Richmond, Orleans. Neb.
Marie Fleming, Osceola, Neb.
Lolita Woods, Pawnee City. Neb.
Earl Perkins, Reddington, Neb.
Edna Ennis, Stantonf Neb.
Ina Carney. sutton Clay county, Nebraska
Clara Miller, Utica, Neb.
Mildred F. Jones. North Loup, Neb
Alta Wllken, Waeo, Neh
Leo Beckord, Waco, Neb.
Mae Grunke, West Point, Neb.
Elsie stasny, WILDER. Neb'
Frederick Ware, Winside, Neb.
Pauline Parks, York, Neb.
Edna Behling, York, Neb.
Mary Frederick York, Neb.
Carrie b. Bartlett Fontanelle, Ia
Irene Reynolds Little Sioux, Ia.
Ethel Mulholland, Box Il, Malvern, la.
Eleanor Mellor, Malvern, Ia
Katherine Mellor, Malvern, la.
Ruth Robertson, Manila, la.
Margaret b. Witherow, Thurman, "a.
Bertha McEvoy, r. F. d. 8, Box 20 mis-
souri, Valley, la.
Henry l.. Workinger. 2O62 W. Huron street
Adlena Sorry. Monarch, Wyo., Box 81.
Fred Sorry, Monarch, Wyo.
Pearl Barron, Monarch, Wyo.
John Barron. Monarch, Wyo.
Edith Amend. Sheridan. Wye.
Pauline Squire. Grand, ok.
Fred Shelley, go Troup street. hansa'
Mary Mcintosh, Sidney, Neb.
Nellie Diedrick sidney Neb.
Eunice Wright 5s2 North Logan street
Fremont Neb.
Carol Simpson, WILDER, Neb.
Phyllis Haag. $50 West Seventeenth street
Maoile Moore. silver City, la.
Mabel Houston, SOlS sherman avenue
porothy roleson, as4s North Thirty-eightt
street, Omaha.
Mabel Baker. Lander. Wye -
Corinne Allison Robertson, Wilbsf' Neo; =,
Elizabeth Wright, 1872 South IhuV -lht'
avenue, Omaha. ,r,-,.. s,..
street, Omaha.
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shun Delay

By Myrtle williams, Aged II Years, Atkin-
son. Nob. Red Side.
one day an old farmer went 20 the near
est town with some products OF his farm,
When he had attended 10 All MS business
he stabbed his horse at an inn and went
TO see tho greatest lawyer in town.
on being shown into the LAWYERS room
he said; Nov, sir, | have come 70 SCI
your advice"
Yes" answered the iawyef what Il The
natter"
"Thst is Cor you to find out raid u.-
old man II have come 20 get advice, nos
to give IT,"
The lawyer was rather unused than
angry and ma t. up his ml.d 20 find OFT
what the old man really vented So he
asked "Perhupa you wish TO recover a
ocbt?'
NO" shouted Tie Old man, % owe 80
men"
The lawyer asked several questions with
out being a'de 20 lind out what up oiI
man wanted Al length he said mat he
was unable TO give him any nd Ice ~
he did not seem to De 90 any uouhe.
Trouble" shouted the man, "thate ok
actly what j su iu. have come o. AK
Sou FOR advice. but yoI can 10 rothiug
to hop me. Thatg troute enough. ! thlnt
must go 20 some Other lawyer WHO uu-
derstands my case.
you need not do uiat" said thc lsWys.
Now that sou have explained. / under.
stand your case thoroughly You noIsh-
bors havs received advice, and you wisa
to DC as clever as they"
"Thars H. shouted the Old man.
Toc lawyer toos a sheet Of papeg ans .
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Then, after a light supper in the spacious
dining room, we girls hurried to our rooms
and dressed for the evening. And when We
returned to the drawing room we found the
boys had also donned evening attire, and
had cleared the dining room preparatory
for dance. Three of the finest musicians
OF the county had been Engaged for the &C
casion and furnished the music for us.
1T was a happy moment for me when
your OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES handsome, .Nn-
drew Harden-asked for the first dance.
which was the Virginia reel And before
the evening was over l had promised 10
allow him to call at my home in the city,
to meet my parents
Again grandmother lapsed into short
silence, closing her eyes this time as II to
shut out evrything which had passed since
that happy day, 40 years ago. And just as
she was about to continue her narrative
the door opened and In came her daughter,
MabeI's and Betina's lovely mother She
was smiling and excited.
why. here you are, you three pretty
dears" she cried. And have been look
ing all over the house for you Don't you
see that Il has stopped raining and the
sun IL coming out sloriouslyP Wen have
our picnic after all, for papa has just had
a ns-dlstance phone from Bentonville Inst
It has not been raining there at all, and
that the woods are in perfectly lovely
condition SO, come. the young folks Will
all be here in few minutes, and papa has
phonsd for the picnic wagon"
oh isn't that loyey3" cried Bstina ard
Mabel Then turning 10 srandmamms,
Betina whispered "oh, granny, how
shall always want TO celebrate the Fourtn
Of July after this--on your account and on
dear grandpapa's. too, And shall never
mind II Il does rain on that day"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-10


H. isn't Ii just too disappoint-
ing?" cried Betina early on the
morning OF the Fourth she
stood by the window looking
kllN out at pouring rain,
N Yes it certainly Is, sister. -
a.l.~u mabel, who was also watching with
disappointed eyes the downpour without.
And from the appearances OF the sky II
will keep up all day
"You mean II viii keep coming down.
declared Betina, petulantly. And we had
expected 70 have such a glorious day In
the woods--with all our best friends. too.
1t lie really too bad"
And after papa had engaged picnic
wagon for the day, too" said Mabel And
mamma has gone to all sorts of bother
fixing a lovely picnic luncheon. And All
our pretty flags ad flowera-with which
10 adorn the wagon-lyfAg m the parlor,
waiting to be put to use II is 30 terribly
disappointing. I could just cry
Now, my dears, don't take IT so to
heart" said a sweet voice behind the girls,
and the sisters turned to see their old
grandmother entering the room, She was
neatly dressed IN a black summer silk,
her snowy hair done in a simple and be-
coming style Her face was beaming with
youthful happiness. quite in contrast TO
the expression on the faces OF Mabel and
Betina.
oh, good morning, granny" cried Be-
tina and Mabel In a breath Then as they
both ran 10 kiss her good morning. Betina
said: How lovely you look this morning.
granny dear You always look 80 pretty;
but prettier than usual this morning. And
you are all dressed as II to go out too.
Don't you know 1t Is pouring pitchforks?'
Grandmother smiled Yes know the
gardens and fields are in great luck this
morning" she said They have been
thirsty for several DAYS and now they are
getting a good drink
But II might have rained yeserday or
tomorrow" complained Mabel we did 81
want to so TO the country today And you
know every plan has been made Tor a day
cut in the woods. Mamma and papa are
both disappointed. too though they won''
say. as much as sister aud / do. And
granny. don't understand your cheerful
ness when the rest OF the household are
Ia SORROW
"sn-h." said grandmother. putting up I
warning finger. 10 not say sorrow, dear
sorrow comes from more serious cause
than mere changing OF plans fol a da'
OF pleasure. You may be disappointed, bu
YOU are tot sorrowlnE, And IL YOU wou'
like me 10 tell you why ! am dressed ID
my best frock and smilirg so happily
come sit beside me IN the library and
viii tell you Of Fourth OF July torty-fiv'
years ago TO-DAY"
Mabel and Betna were eager 10 hea
srandmamma tell Of her past experiences
aud their faces cleared ~ they went to th
library. one on either side the dear ol'
lady. When they were comfortably scale,
beside thk biz bay window, through who
eamc a scent OF damp lilacs and ros,
srandmother began
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-10
.In,enIle Lnuir Mn.Lch.

Tie infant had been 81 il AGAIN.
DAD, hc asked does il cust mu,L 10
ltrcp o Hon"
%. Al does, M sUn
- wolf would make u eoud MOI
.lun, wouldn't n, dad?"
''Ncs
"And a fox would be enough for o.,
Wolf wouldn't 10, dad?"
~ suppose 50, Go on aud play"
y ION would DC satisfied witt lan.,.
dad2 ~
nm II sou don't 20 away"
sparrow go
Yes, yes. Now"
Wait minute. dad Nov, we're c,a.l,..
10 il. \ spider would be satisfied Mia a
~. wouldn't it?"
Wees. my son"
And = drop Of ulolnsSck would Uo
We'll surprising IL WOULD
Yes; that Just t. DAD Nov. what A
want you 10 tell me 10 this Could a mar
Keep a Hon for more than a year with a
quart 80 fnolasscs?"
Aad then the sound OF Inc falling slippor
a"oEc The echoes " the sdlly night-
EIo0kiyu tagis
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-10

Carolyn Wells lived. The next place was
called Mason Grove" and last OF ell
Charles friend, Harry Vandlke was taken
Up at "Stormcrest." The three little guests
did not know that when the carriage drove
away leaving them In beautiful little
place, that it was going back to get their
parents for that was to be kept a sur
prise.
Lets so and explore this cunning place -
said Carolyn.
So the six children set out The plaza
was truly beautiful. The dark. green trees
looked down at the children playing in
their shade and would seem to whisper,
"Shi Watch the children play Shl shv'
A clear little brook ran among the trees
and the children Immediately wanted to
wade In it, for the white pebbles at the
bottom offered a tempting foot path. Gay
butterflies fitted among the dark, green
branches, and squirrels stopped to observe
the strangers who were intruding on their
premises. A little rabbit shifted cautiously
at the lunch basket but not finding
anything to suit him, hoped away
Just then the rumble of the carriage
coming back attracted their attention and
when Mr.. and Mrs. Mason, Mr.. and Mrs
Vandike and Mr.. and Mrs. Wells stepped
out tue CIliAuISu JOY Knew no OOuHus'
A little later, a regular picnic luncheon
was served. When they were about
through, Charles heard hungry snap OF
teeth behind him. Turning, he saw the
rabbit
Poor little rabbit" cried Mary Alice
and Elizabeth in a breath" he wants
something to eat
Carolyn and Marjorie gave the rabbit
4
happy. He must have told the squirrel
about his good luck for in a minute the
squirrel appeared. After having gotten a
few nuts he whisked his tail and scampered
away.
The afternoon was spent in wading
lounging around in the hammocks, play
ing games and telling stories about thu
Fourth When evening came the children
were called to supper. 1t had been planned
with skill, for woodbine clambered over tbs
snowy tablecloth. Everything but tbs
orangeade was shaped like firecracker
The sandwiches we're round with little
cheese fuse and the peppermint firecraekeri
were much better than the ones will
powder. for they lasted longer.
Soon after, when all was dark, they
lighted some harmless fireworks, such Al
''sparklers" and q few others. MIR. Van
dixie thought that the children would lik'
to pretend the play, ''As You Like It"
Getting up he said: II am the duke tina
was banished by his wicked brother.
have come to these quiet woods to escape
from the dangerous (firecrackers) tina,
surrounded me, and Harry may be Orlando
Charles, the messenger. and the coach
man, James may be Adam. The rest o
you are my faithful followers
The children, as we'll as the grown folks
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Honorable Mention,)
D0rothy's Lesson

BY Helen Antics, Aged Years, Stanton,
Neb. Blue Side
Dorothy was a little girl of 8. She had
tho much Of everything and yet she was
very selfish and would give nothing away.
One day while she was playing with her
new toys she fell asleep. she dreamed she
was a poor girl, her mother washed for
living because her father was dead. She
dreamed that across the street lived a
rich girl who had everything she wanted
but would give her nothing at all.
Just then she awoke. She jumped up and
put her new toys in her apron and went
down stairs. On the stairs she met her
mother. She told her about the dream
She said she was going to give her toys ia
the poor children. and did. That evening
Dorothy's mother rewarded her with a
beautiful necklace for her kindness
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-10

Jean De Long, Ainsworth, Neb.
Irene Mccoy. Barnston, Neb.
Lillian Mervin, Beaver City, Neb.
Mabel Witt, Bennington. Neb.
Anna Gottsch, Bennington, Neb.
Minnie Gottsch. Bennington, Neb.
Agnes Dampke, Benson, Neb.
Marie GalisEher Benkelman. Neb. (Box l2l.
Ida May. Central City, Neb.
Vera Cheney, Creighton, Neb.
Louis Hahn. David City, Neb.
Rhea R'reideiI Dorchester, Neb.
Aleda Bennett Elgin Neb.
Eunice Bo1e. Falls City, Neb
Ethel Reed, Fremont. Neb
Hulda Lundburg, Fremont Neb.
Marion Caps, Gibson, Neb
Marguerite Bartholomew, Gothenburg. Neb;
Anna Voss 4G West Charles street, Grand
LYDIA Roth. Cos West Koenig street, Grand
Ella Voss, 4Si west Charles street, Grand
Irene Costello. li5 West Eighth street,
Jessie Crawford. lO6 West Charles street,
Grand Island, Neb,
Pauline Schultz, Deadwood. s; u;
Martha Murphy, s2S East Ninth street,
Grand Island. Eeb
Hugh Rutt, Leshara, Neb
Hester Il. Rutt, Leshata, Neb.
Alice Temple, Lexington, Neb
Ruth Temple, Lexington, Neb.
Anna Nelson, Lexington, Neb.
Edythe Kreitz Lexington, Neb.
Marjorie Temple. Lexington, Neb.
Alice Grassmeyer, 1886 c street, Lincoln.
Marian Hamilton, 2O2s l. street, Lincoln.
Elsie Hamilton, 202D l. street, Lincoln,
Irene Disher. 2090 l. street, Lincoln.
Hughie Dlsher, 2030 T. street, Lincoln.
Charlotte Boggs, 227 South Fifteenth street
Mildred Jensen. 7OS East Second street,
Helen johnson S ss4 south Seventeenth
Aithes thea Myers ga North sixteenth street,
Lincoln.
Louise stiles Lyons, Nep.
Estelle Mcdonald, Lyons, Neb.
Milton Seizer, Nebraska City, Neb.
Harry Crawford, Nebraska City, Neh
Harvey Crawford Nebraska City, Neb,
Lucille Hagen, Norfolk, Ncb.
Helen Reynolds, Norfolk, Neb.
Letha Larlkin, South Sixth street Nor
folk, Neb.
Emma Marauardt Fifth street and Madl-
son avenue, Norfolk. Neb.
Genevieve M. Jones, North Loup, Neb.
William Davis, 221 West Third street.
North Platte, Neb.
Louise Raabe, 26J9 North Nineteenth ave-
nue.. Omaha.
avenue, Omaha.
Marguerite johnson. sSs North Twenty
fifth avenue, Omaha.
Emile Brown, 2G22 Boulevard, Omaha
Helen Goodrich, 4OlO Nicholas street
Mary Brown. 1898 Boulevard, Omaha.
Lillian Writ 4l5S Cass street, Omaha
Lewis Poff 31i6 Franklin street, Omaha.
Juanita Innes, 2T69 Fort street, Omaha.
Bassett Ruff, 1914 Bnney street. Omaha.
Meyer Cohn S46 Georgia avenue, Omaha
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RULES FOR YOUNG WRITERS

4. write plainly on ons sids 81 ths
paper only ana Aumber the pages.
Q. Use Pen ana ink, not pencil
9. GhoTt and pointed articles viii
be givea prefereRoo- no not use ever
a5o words.
=. Original stories or letters only
win be ussa.
8. write youx narae, a9o ana ad-
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W4li ~ HiveR for thu best tive con
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Address ali communications 60
cEMn1EM'S nEPABTAGHHT,
Omaha Nee.
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Ben and the Fairy

BY Ada Donadson. aged % Years, lills-
boro, Ia Hue side.
Once there was little boy whose name
was Ben. lie had 20 herd geese an day
without any dinner Snd some dimes had to
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IN
II s
with the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-07-10

Helen Verrll, who has been Queen Of
the Busy Bees during the last three
months. will spend her vacation visiting
relatives in New Haven. Conn. Helen is
observing and has written excellent stories
about birds trees. butterflies and other
subjects of interest to the Busy Bees, all
of whom hope that she will continue send
ing stories to the childrens page during
vacation.
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o tell that
maxi lng and the
There the
which
a
short
and Helen Antics Stanton
Any whose on the
poscard Excban which now incu