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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-01
A Race For
Life

It was in deep English forest that
Mrs. Red Fox lived with her three
little ones, Spotty, Swiftly and Nongh-
Tie. Naughtte was son, and you
would infer from his name that he was
eometimes bit selfish or disobedient.
We'll, he was both. And he paid
Nearly, too, for his shortcomings.
Il But every lesson learned in life is
worth while, for we profit by out past
Experiences, and when we have suf-
Tered through evil doing, and have
learned how wrong 1t is, we have prof
lted by the lesson.
1 But Naughtie's story shall tell itself.
One fine June morning Mrs. Red
Fox sat at the breakfast table in ST.
Aent and serious mood. She had hardly
spoken q dozen words to her little
bnes during the meal SO preoccupied
WAS she with some weighty thought.
Eust as the meal was over, and the
three little ones ready to run out into
The woods to play, as was their Gus
tom after breakfast, their mother
burned to them, and said:
"My dears, don't wander ten feet
from our own dooryard this morning,
for heard bad news last evening
while was calling on Mrs. Blue Fox.
Her oldest son came in while I was
there and told US that hunters were
securing the forest in quest Of us.
Now, none have ever come this far
into the forest, and we have always
been safe to live our lives happily.
But now danger is stalking near our
door. So we must be cautious and
watchful."
"Yes, Mamma said Spots, the
daughter. Eyes, Mamma" said Swift.
lie, the baby son. We'll stay within
call. Well go no farther than that
huge oak tree-and it shades our very
house"
But all the while that his sister and
brother were talking, Naughtie said
hot word. Indeed, he was thinking:
u shall go long way from the huge
pax tree"
When e1e Ssee Of them were out
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Their bones are
They are more
Most Of the west.
That's why the
They are used
than other horses.
smaller and longer.


ern ponies are wild. That's why the
cowboys like them. They are used
mostly on ranches.
The Indian pony Is something like
the western pony. They can run far
Their and faster without water to
drink. The Indians ride them. When
they are small they are given as little
water as possible. So when they are
grown, they can go without water for
almost two days.
The Clyde horses are larger boned
than the western or Indian ponies;
they are used for heavy work and are
very useful. The draft horse is almost
like the Clyde, they both have long
hair on their feet
Shetland ponies are real small and
pretty. Children like them. They
are not worth much on farm as they
can not haul heavy loads. They are
most always very gentle and have
thick names and tails.
Mules are different from horses.
Their feet are smaller and they have
long ears. Their noses are not shap.
ed like q horses. Most mules are
lazy and stubborn.
have seen the frog in q horses
foot. 1t is shaped like a v.
You can most always tell an i'm,
ported horse as their tails are locked.
They have to be cut of before they
can be sent across the ocean. Horses
tails are not allowed to be cut Oh
in the United States.
The nostrils and ears of horse are
like those of a tarpir. Only the ears
of horse are longer and wider than
tapir's.
Margaret Blue, Age 16.
Charlton, Ia. Route No. 9
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Katheryn Bolibaugh, age
LESLIE INTERESTED IN Nh
cALDWELL's LETTER.
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
I was much interested in the letter
Of Mr.. Caldwell about the origin of
horse. I went over to see the black
horse to shoe and saw those toes
which he said was like tapir.
would like to see the exhibit tracing
the evolution of the horse from the
tapir. The tapir is more like hog, legs
short, long snout and manless. Can It
be the horse was evoluted from such
an animal?
The Percheron, the shires and Bel
gums ar, the best breed of horses for
general work today. They are stout,
big boned heavy horses and are con-
sidered best farm horses. Horse rae
ing was cruel and l am glad peopis
have found other sports that please
them as we'll as horse racing.
Nancy Hanks was very famous
race horse. She broke the worlds rec
ord, ran a mile in 2 minutes and Sec
onds and afterwards broke that record,
running a mile in minutes and Sec
| onds But my favorite horse Is the
family horse Of no particular breed
Would not bring fancy price, any boy
can take care Of 1t and as many rel
lers" as can stick on can ride.
1 am going to tell the Juniors Of ~,
horses Of which have read: Gen
Custer had a cavalry horse named
Billy After the massacre he was
found wandering about the battlefield
badly wounded, but he was paving
over the dead trying to find his mas
ter. Some kind men recognized Billy
as Gen. Clusters horse and medicine
and kind treatment soon made him as
good as new. He died in 1900 at the
age Of IS, being the only survivor 81
Clusters massacre. :,
At an auction two years ago, on OLD
stiff mustang, poor as crow, was OF
fered for sale. One man bid Ave dol
lars, another bid seventy-five dollars
and the crowd laughed. The last bid
der mounted the stand and said: Gen
tlemen, this horse and I were in the
same battle at Kettle Hill. This Is the
horse Teddy Roosevelt rode at San
tiago. This horse got rifle ball IN his
shoulder and still carries it. Here" he
said, turning to cash along ire
! horses breast. where the bones stuck
through like the ribs Of a wreck is
where a Spanish saber ripped open q
cash. Gentlemen, I have come here to
! buy this horse in order that he may
spend his last days in rest and peace.
| The crowd cheered loudly. The old
mustang was the most popular horse
| that day. and as "O]d Teddy" as the
horse was called, was led down the
street, crowds Of boys followed telling
everyone they met: "This is the horse
Teddy Roosevelt rode at Santiago
Leslie Downey, age Is,
III Bashaw ST., Ottumwa, la.
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RATTLESNAkES NEAR RUTH's
HOME.

Dear Editor:
I like IN South Dakota, about ten
miles northwest Of Pierre. 1t is n
pretty place where we live. There are
lots Of hills and canyons. One can see
for many miles. We cannot see any
trees except some on Willow Creek
which is about five miles from onr
place. There are trees down on the
Missouri river. 1t seems so queer to
go down on the river after living out
on the prairie because there are so
many trees. Last year we went down
on the river to pick buffalo berries. We
took our dinner with Us and STAYED
all day. We got a wash tub full This
year we are going down OH the river
and pick wild plums.
There are lots Of rattlesnakes out
here. We killed about seventy-f1ve last
year. Ny sister killed six. Ny papa
and brother killed as high as two and
three a day. There are lots Of coyotes
out here.
Ruth Stephenson. age 10.
Lacy S. D,
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STORIES and LETTERS
THE HORSE.

The horse has been the friend OF
man. It has been faithful although
1t has been beaten by it's master.
The horse not only makes money on
the farm, but it makes money by be-
ing race horse. t..
Then there is the family horse It
lis very gentle and the children drive
it.
The horse has originated from a
very funny animal. It's nose is long
and looks like 1t leans over its lower
jaw. It Is not as pretty as the horse
of today. 1t is called the tapir.
Ages and ages of development have
brought us our most useful animal and
yet he is treated cruel when his master
loses his temper.
When you go to a circus you see
trained horses. They are treated kindly
and do not know what it is to be
treated cruelty.
There comes q time in a horses life
that he must be "broke" and the break
ing in part is the hardest part OF the
horses life. He Is beaten because he
will not go just right and he Is cursed
at because he cannot understand what
"gee" and ''haw" means.
One Of the finest breeds OF horses is
the Shetland Pony" He Is roaming
wild on the valleys and plains of the
Shetland islands. and is owned by any
one who can catch and hold 1t. After
it is tanned down 80 as It Is gentle, Is
is the best thing for children to ride
on, and when harnessed to carriage
will pull grown up people. .
Alden Doud, ago 10,
Douds-Leando. a., Box SO.
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osA WANTS JUNIORS TO WRITE
TO HER.

Dear Editorials l have not writ
ten to the Junior Courier for long
time I thought l would write. We
are having nice weather here now, 1t
is nice and warm. received card
from Mabel Skirvin and think it was
very nice.
The cherries are almost ripe now.
Our school was out the Oath of May.
We have good many little chick
ems.
MY playmates at school were Ethel
and Elizabeth Knots and Elsie EIDE.
l am promoted to the seventh grade at
school.
would like for some Of the girls of
the Courier to write letters through
the Junior page.
AS my letter is getting long l will
close, hoping to receive Home,
Sweet Home"
My papa takes the Tri-Weekly Cour.
Ter.
Osa Redshaw, Age 10,
Corvallis, Ore, Route No. /.
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THE HORSE.

The origin of the horse is unknown
but thev were used in Egypt ovel
fifteen hundred years before Christ
was born and have been the great
helpers of mankind both in war and
In peace
Their natural food is grass and grair
either fresh or dried. Their natura
PAGES are either the walk or gallon
others are the result of training. WILD
horses are still found in certain parts
Of the globe. When wild they depend
on flight for safety but If compelled tc
fight use their feet and teeth.
The average age OF horse is from
twenty-five to thirty years. AL
horses are capable of being taught tc
a wonderful degree.
The coats of horses are varied colors
bay is red brown color and the terms
are used for various colors. The tai
and name of bay horses are generally
black
Black horses are usually coal black
and very handsome.
Dun colored horses are a yelloWish
sandy color Their names and tails
are either white or black.
Chestnut Is the term applied to Gin
namon colored bay.
Gray horses have white hair mixed
with black.
All horses shed their coats once g
year.
The PAGES of horses are walk, trot
single foot, or fox foot, canter, gallop
pace and run. h..
There are many different breeds Of
horses. SO many in fact 1t Is impos
sible to describe all.
The Arabian is a distinct variety
and one of the most beautiful of al
breeds. The Arabian horse is noted
for it's wide forehead fine width Of
Jaws, small ears, full eyes, arched
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THE HORSE.

Many years ago the horse roamed
over the prairies of North and South
America free from care and toll. But
as the country became more thickly
settled the wild horse rapidly dimin-
ished and today there are very few
and waybe not any that are free. And
in few years the horse will be a
thing OF the past There are many
different breeds Of horses.
Among those that are the best are
the Morgan. Norman Percheron,
Claude, Arabian and Shetland pony.
The Arabian is a light-built animal. 1t
is very graceful with its flowing name
and tail. They are too light for heavy
work and are used mostly for driving
md show purposes.
They come from Arabia. '..
The Morgan horse is believed to be
traceable to the Arabian, descending in
a roundabout way to horse called
dustin Morgan" He was a dark bay
weighing less than thousand pounds,
but possessed remarkable qualities.
They are used for driving and riding.
The Norman, Claude and the Perch
eron are a heavy breed and are too
heavy for road work, and so are used
for teaming and farm work. The horse
is very sensitive animal and will be
faithful and trustworthy II you treat
him right, but II you beat and abuse
him he will try and pay you back in
his own dumb way.
The Shetland Is pony or small
horse and Is of no use only as pets.
Herman Bluhm.
Ottumwa. Iowa, R. r. No. 5.
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KENNETH HAS NOT WRITTEN
FOR A YEAR.

Dear Editor and Juniors:
I though I would write you letter
after so long time. have not writ
ten since last summer. I am boy 10
years Of age. I live on a farm four
miles northeast Of Moulton, Iowa. For
pets have dog, a pony, ten little
turkeys and have fifteen duck eggs
sitting. My pony's name Is Doc He is
very near black. He is not afraid OF
autos or anything. We have about 465
little chickens, one little calf and 10
little pigs.
Kenneth Pottorff, age 10.
Moulton, Iowa.
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can trotter, which, If tried to de-
scribe, would make my letter too long.
A Junior Friend,
Vida Wahle, age IL.
10 e. Court St., Ottumwa, Iowa.
1.-THE HORSE"

The horse was introduced into
America at the time America was dis.
covered by Columbus. The first time
they are spoken Of In literature rs IN
the first book Of the old testament,
Genesis 27:24, where Anah found the
mules in the wilderness while feeding
his father, Zubon's asses. We also
know that the Greeks used horses IN
chariot races about the year 1450 B. @.
We may have horses divided into
three great divisions: Horse. ass, and
zebra. the former being the largest
by far. At first they were bands OF
wild horses traversing the country
but when civilization grew they grad
ually disappeared. 1t is a question OF
today whether there are really any
wild horses or whether some of the
bands that inhabit the mountains are
just those that have escaped from
civilization.
Pallas, the great naturalist, gives us
q good many interesting notes on the
wild horse of old. He says that they
were not troubled with the many
diseases of the domestic horse but
were we'll through their entire life.
He also tells an interesting story how
they were captured by the natives.
The wild horses went in large bands
generally under the lead Of black
or white stallion. When these bands
would pass, the natives hid behind
trees and bushes, then all of them at
the band. They then would throw 1t
to the ground and fasten saddle
tightly on its back. The captain OF
%~{I
piece Of hide In it's mouth to serve
as bit, then he mounted the horse
equipped with heavy whip and sharp
spurs. The horse would kick and
sometimes be in the air with none of
it's feet touching the ground, but it
was soon broken and the captain then
returned to his men with tame horse
in the wild ones place.
The domestic or modern horses
come In three groups, ponies, draft
horses and carriage and racing horses.
The ponies are descendants of the
mountain horses, the heavy draft
horses from those of northern and cen
trail Europe and the carriage and rae
Ing horses from Arabian and Turkish
horses.
Most horses, the average, live to be
about ten years old, although some
live to be even thirty or forty. The
age of horse can be told by looking
at It's teeth.
The horse is the most intelligent of
animals and Is gifted with a great
many keen senses. It's sense of smell
is very good and 1t can smell things
1920 feet (about three geographical
miles) away and its sense of smell also
helps 1t to distinguish its master from
other men. 1t can see distinctly at
night.
The Arab loves his horse next to his
family and the horse returns his kind
ness. Horses make friendships with
dogs and cats and are kind to children
providing they (the children) treat
them right. The horse can be govern.
ed by kindness and no animal de-
serves kindness nor returns 1t more
than the horse.
Marie Parker, Age IA.
III Ponemah St., Ottumwa, Iowa.
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LETHA LIVES FIVE MILES NORTH
OF kEOSAUQUA.

Dear Editor:
I have never written to the Junior
before but my papa takes the Courier
and I always like the Junior page
which comes on Friday.
My home Is five miles south Of Keo-
sauqua. / was in Keosauqua yesterday
and came home with my thre cousins.
Edith. Josephine and Isabel Baker
who live at Mt. Zion. There was a nice
crowd In Keosauqua yesterday. The
occasion was Decoration day.
We have two colts and two calves
and two pet lambs and also four pet
pigs, so I have lots Of pets. We have as
little lambs. have one sister and one
brother. Their names are Sylvia and
Hugh. w
Letha Matheson,
KeOaa uoua Ia
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I'd Rather. Be

I'd rather be bird
And i've In forest tree,
And sing my happy song,
THAN Millionaire to be.
pa rather be bird ..
And soar in air on wing.
And know the works OF God,
Than to be q crowned king.
I'd rather be bird
And know no strife and pain
Than own the wealth Of earth,
Causing suffering through my gain.
I'd rather be bird
Than anything I know
NExcept child just as ann,
On all this world below.
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BLANCHE WOULD LIKE TO GET
CARDS FROM THE JUNIORS.

Dear Juniors:
l have just been reading The Junior
page. I thought I would send letter
to the Courier.
I got my right hand hurt badly on
Thursday evening. Papa has to take
me to town every day or every other
day to get my hand dressed. DR.. Chas.
Shelton Is my doctor. l think he is a
good doctor. get very lonesome and
am glad to get the Courier. I would
like to receive cards from the Juniors.
Blanche Sullivan,
Bloomfield, Ia, r. No. I.
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THE HORSE CONTEST.

A good horse should be height 1914
hands high, ears pointed, head sym
metrical, full under forelock and be-
tween ears, neck long and slim; front
legs not thrown sideways; body short
and round; full forehead; intelligent
face; shoulders strong and slipping;
feet large, not too flat; back broad;
It should weigh (not clumsy from
1900 to 1000 pounds.
We have II head of horses. Wish
ing the Junior success hoping to see
this in print.
Anna Palfreyman,
nroc Iowa
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THE COURIER JUNIOR
Published by
wv
{ THE COURIER PRINTING CO.,
OTTUMWA, IOWA.
MATILDA DEVEREAUX,
EDITOR.
JUNIORS CAN VOTE.

Dear Juniors: My, my, but the horse
contest is a fine one, and all the
stories are so interesting that the
1udees find it very difficult to select
the winner. They have selected a
winner, but they have sdecided not 10
make their choice known until the
hJuniors have say in the matter. The
vnv the Juniors can make known their
choice is to fill in the enclosed bal
,lpt" and send it to the Courier Junior:
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NETTiE's PRIZE, HELEN BABIES

Dear Editor:
I am girl IL years old. I will write
about the closing day Of school. MY
school was out the oath Of March.
There was two boys and two girls
Their narles are Hale Chichester, Guy
Watson, Irene Prever and myself The
teacher gave us money for head
cents and I got book for going every
day. The name Of the book is Helen's
Babies. The teacher gave us oranges.
Her name was Miss Lola NJ. Ross.
will close.
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sEvEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS

/. Use one side of the paper only
2. Write neatly and legibly, using
ink or a sharp lead pencil.
3. Always sign your name in full
and state your age.
4, Number your pages.
5. DO not copy stories for poetry
and send us as your own work.
6. Always state choice of prize
on separate piece of paper, with
name and address in full.
Z. Address the envelope to Editor
Courier Junior, Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Dear Editor:
T am little girl eight years old.
live on farm.
Ny father takes the Ottumwa Tri-
Weekly Courier and love to read the
Junior letters.
I have three brothers and two sis
ters.' Their names are Elmer, Lloyd,
Lille, Mary and Harry
For pets l have three lambs. Their
names are Tom, Mary and Sally.
1 have two dogs. Their names are
Curly and Teddy.
1 have twenty-three little chickens.
Lena Rector, age 5,
Floris, Ia, r. No. 1.
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ABOUT HORSES.

There are many different kinds of
horses. Among them there are the
western pony. commonly known as the
COW pony. Indian pony, Clyde draft and
Shetland and mule.
The western pony is built lighter
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but to think Of putting in a continual
year without vacation makes ms
shudder. For think we need our va
cation for rest for our body and minds'
besit1es we IKE to have time to 60 into
the country for q visit with our cous-
tns where we can pick and eat the
fruits which always grow there plen-
tiful, and also gives US . chance 20
learn more of nature as It appears IN
many ways decked in all its splendid
robes.
Cecil Barkhuff, age H..
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I THINK ----- - - =
HAS WRITTEN THE
BEST STORY

The first dash is for each junior s
choice and the latter for the name OF
khe voter. All Juniors sendlng III
votes will receive beautiful Fourth OF
k1u1y souvenirs.
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NEW CONTEST NEXT WEEK.

x Next week we will announce another
rig contest. We want all the Juniors
~ watch for It. While you all are
waiting for this write some nice letters
~ short stories on one Of the follow
Ing subjects:
/ IOWA IN SUMMERTIME.
b FOURTH OF JULY.
T THE HARVEST.
NARY WEDDING HER GARDEN.
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SOME NURSERY ROCKERS.

y We still have some nursery rockers
md the writer Of the best letter each
week Gas long as the supply lasts) Will
receive one. 80
Asa Redshaw gets the rocker this
week.
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LlTA HAS THREE BROTHERS.

Dear Junior:
This is my first letter to the Junior.
I am a little girl years old. My
birthday is the 18th Of May. I have
three brothers. Their names are Earl,
Harold and Lester. I go to school every
day and my teachers name is Effie
Hoskin. like her very much.
Lila Wells, age g.
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KATHRYN WANTS CATHERINE
TO VISIT HER.
Catherine Pottrr,

Catherine Pott-r,
Ottumwa, la.
Dear Cousin:
When are you coming up 10 visit Us?
We can play with the dolls. We ha,
a swing. We have some little kittens,
chickens, colts, lambs and pigs. Esther
and do the dishes. l hope you will
write to me.
Katheryn Bolibaugh, age 5.
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Dear Editor:
lam little boy 6 years old. MY
birthday Is the 10th Of June. My school
was out June .. We had picnic the
last day of school.
."s rarl Walls
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A PICNIC At cARL's SCHOOL,

Cecil Barkhuff, ago IL.
307 Hamilton st., Ottumwa, Ia.
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LENA HAS THREE PET LANES.

Lucas, Iowa.
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Letha Matheson,
Keosauuua, Ia.
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Ottumwa, Iowa, R. R. No. 5.
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Marie Parker, Age "A.
III Ponemah St., Ottumwa, Iowa.