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Food Problems of Future

compelled to test great numbers OF varieties
Of fruits and ornamental plants from the
older country. and also to attempt to breed
new ones that might more perfectly
meet the conditions OF very cold winters
with dry, killing winds. The result has
been the production OF the Patten Green
ing, now a standard apple OF the northern
Iowa-W Wisconsin, Minnesota region Cor what
may be called the box elder country and
several other accepted varieties. There
are also large numbers OF new things yet
awaiting fuller tests. It is not often that
man has more than one accepted new
variety to his credit.
In the region that have indicated, the
Baldwin, GreenIng, Northern Spy and other
familiar eastern apples are killed by the
winters Mr.. Patten observed that trees
and shrubs which did well even in his Wis
consin experience were lacking in hardness
In northeastern Iowa, He pondered ali
these facts, and worked out a theory or
plan Of procedure II was clearly neoes-
sary TO secure new stock or race OF fruits.
There are still several theories as to the
best way Of doing with apples One plan
Is to import varieties of fruits direct from
a country OF similar climate; the noted in
PRODUCTION Of Russian apples thirty or forty
years ago was the working out of this
idea, Another theory is TO improve the
wild crabapple that is native to the re-
glon. From this crab probably hybri-
died with the domestic apple, the SouIard
and a few others have actually been pro-
duced; but all are of small value where
any other apple can be grown. Another
idea Is to use the Siberian crab as a
foundation from which to breed. Another
PLAN or, rather, practice. is to plant in
discriminatory the seeds Of eastern vari-
eties, in the hope that an adaptable form
may appear. The Wealthy apple, our
leading cold-eountry variety, was actually
produced in this way, Peter M. Gideon, in
Minnesota, sowing bushel OF apple seed
from Maine, out Of which this one Seeding
proved to be valuable.-L. H. Bailey in
Century Magazine
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

as ever brave soldier mounted. 1 can
gallop, four feet at once. Just try me-"
Now. we shall not try 20 excuse the
foolish wooden horse-Y ankee- Doodle-for
his hoasting, for he, too, was but OF wood,
and bit eonoeited, like the captain.
"Ah, that's the way 1 ike TO hear a
horse talk" exclaimed the Captain. Then,
turning TO the dog, he asked: And how
about you WOlf-fangH viii you accom-
pany US on journey Of adventure?"
Bark. bark, barkr growled wolf-fang,
dog OF cloth and sawdust with a glass
for eyes and rubber for paws and nose.
Sure, Captain, / shall be glad to 60 for
my nose Is keen and shall easily scent
out danger that Is likely 10 befam your
Wise old Wolf-fang." declared Captain
Kid Junior. And now We are ready 20
start. But before going. let me speak TO
these poor stay-at-homes, these domestic
billiards whose highest ambition Is 70 sleep
and eat" Then the Captain bowed cooliy
to several dolls OF various sizes about the
room. "Goodby, srstwhile companions" he
said Il shall never see you again, for
am going into the Big World. where shall
ind glory. Goodhy all"
You'd best remain where YOU are"
dared a little Bandmaster. whose plumed
cap nodded in the air as he spoke. Il
would be afraid TO venture into the Big
World where dangers lie at every cross
road and az every drawbridge. Better TO
remain where safety reigns."
Yes you'n be very sorry you left this
happy home" put In a dsmure little doh.
dressed In the fashion Of society lady,
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Christmas Among the Poor

BY Martha ID. Chandler, Aged 10 Years, 223
East Fourteenth Street, University Place,
Lincoln, Neb. Red Side.
Once upon a time there was a very poor
widow who had two little children. One
was little girl and the other was little
boy Their names were Lucy and Harold.
Harold was the older and treated his little
sister very kindly. He was always trying
to get work to earn money for his mother
There was not very much work for him to
get, so he was very unhappy.
They had just money enough to get
bread, butter and meat for them to eat
AS It was getting near Christmas he wanted
to get something nice for his mother and
his little sister He thought that It would
be very nice to save up some of his money
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01
Sir Lagur

By Carroll Broun, Aged II Years, Fair
mont, Neb. Red Side.
very long time ago there lived In an
old country a knight whose name was Sir
Laqur. There was going to be a war in
which he was to take part. All the knights
were sitting around the kings table. when
suddenly they heard the tramplng Of
horses feet
They Jumped UP from the table and put
on their harness and swords, rushing out
Of the castle with swords drawn and
shields cleaning. The battle did not last
long for the knights were much stronger
than their foes In a little while all the
foes were dead and the knights went back
in the castle victorious.
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about. Shall We proceed7'
Yes, be off at a gallop" ordered tie
Captain In severe tones. And, mark me,
let's have no more of this foolishness on
your part" Then. turning to Wolf-fang,
who had come trotting on Yankee Doodle
side, he said; Now. my foolish dog II
you cannot behave as is BETTING the
watch dog Of brave captain / shall order
you 70 return to the playroom, where you
seem more in place than in the Big
World"
Wolf-fang, catching a knowing glance
and wink from Yankee Doodle, pretended
to be sorry for his hilarious conduct, and,
tueking his tail IN all humility, replied,
"At your service, brave captain
Then the three were on the move again,
Yankee-Doodle going at a brisk gailop,
Wolf-fang close at his heels. And the
captain had hard work sticking to his
horses back and found the ride very un-
pleasant. indeed. He really felt a bit
sorry 20 be astride this uncertain. mis-
chievous YRnkee-Doodle. But he was very
anxious 10 find Glory and must bear with
hardship.
Pretty soon a creek was reached, and
as the weather had not been very cold the
crust OF ice over IL was thin. This the
unwise captain did not know, and he
refined Yankee-DOodle upon IL But the
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behind, the three adventurers went their
way. Down through the hall and out
upon the porch they hurried. and then to
the big road which seemed to lead in some
direction. (of course, all roads lead in
some direcuon).
well, see nothing as yet to daunt the
heart Of brave soldier" soiiloquzed Cap
tain Kid Junior.
'oh, no, my fine fellow. 1t is a beautiful
morning" thus observed Yankee Doodle,
merrily. He was trottng along, enjoying
the fresh air exercise.
Captain Kid pulled hard on the relns and
bit his under lip. How dare you make so
free with me. you four-legged brute p he
cried, kicking the animals side viciously
How dare you address me as felowg
I'm a captain, II you please"
This amused Wolf-fang tremendously. In
deed. he and Yankee-DOodle had often
whispered together in the pIayrOom about
the Captains overbearing nature and his
enormous egotism. And now that they were
In a position 10 do so they meant TO have
some fun at the vain soldiers expense.
And 50 Wolf-fang let out a roar. shaking
I'll he was obliged TO sit by the roadside.
well. well. well' he said, after he could
recover from his slde-splitting laughter. 1T
Is too funny for wOrds-to hear a horse
call a soldier a fellow"
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''You'n miss your evenings Of jolly enter
tainment your afternoon Of quiet chat and
mapping, and your mornings in the bright
sunlight. oh, my fine, bold soldier, you'n
come home with face drawn down and
sword bent and edgeless, and your uni
form besmeared with mud You know
there is a saying that goes something like
this Fools stalk in where angels fear
TO tread"
The horse gave a long, derisive laugh.
The dog barked sarcastioally and Captain
KID Junior turned up his wooden nose at
the doll who had dared to speak thus to
him. Then, everything in readiness, Cap
tain Kid Junior mounted on the back of
Yankee Doodle, with Wolf-fang trotting
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house and the little shabby house at the
end. The little cripple boy came out Of
the shabby house and up 60 Fortuna. For
tuna saw that he looked sad and told him
Il was the time 70 be happy.
II would II I were you" said the cripple.
you have the wishing chair"
Fortuna looked at the chair and saw
that It was a wonderful chair, with two
fairies on each post He had never no
ticed Il, nor the cripple boy much before.
Il will wish you some Wishes" said For
tuna.
II shall be happier II you wish some
thing for my brother" said the cripple.
The fire cracked. Fortuna saw grand
mother. He wrote twelve wishes. The two
fairies guided his hand and he drew a
line between his wishes and signed half
for himself and half for the crlpple's
brother.
Christmas morning Fortuna enjoyed
looking out Of the window and seeing the
happy brothers with the toys.
When Fortuna grew old
lie still possessed the wishing;
His heart-fire never grew cold,
He never forgot to hHlve his share
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

In his eye, said; Follow me. children. 3"
Then he opened the doors and they stood
in the old-fashioned parlor gazing in awe
at the sight before them. There was
Marion and Eunices papa and mamma
smiling by the Christmas tree. They be-
gan to give the children the presents.
Lovely dolls Jumped into their mammas'
arms and drums and horns into the hands
Of the boys. Books popped down and all
kinds Of things were unnouced. They
stayed at grandpas that night. In the
evening they sat by the fire eating candy,
popcorn and hazel nuts At last they
trooped off to bed happy but tired little
group.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

Ss@AsSsy ponds on the vegetable cover
of the earth. How TO make the vegetable
kingdom more productive to the needs Of
man is therefore a problem that concerns
all persons who at any time live in the
world.
Great and serious study has been given
to this fundamental problem In the last
century, and the problem must increase
in Importance as every new generation
adds TO the population Of the earthly We
are Graduating pestilence and insanitation,
and are beginning to think OF putting an
end to war; all this should allow the human
race to increase rapidly in the future But
the future increase will probably depend
more ON social and economic factors than
on physical factors alone. and the fore
most economic factor is the facility or the
difficulty with which the race may be fed.
The plant-breeders are OF two groups,
those who are not connected with an organ
ization, but who prosecute their work on
their own resources. usually In connection
with a nursery or seed business, and those
who are attached to some college, expert
ment station or government department.
As an unattached plant-breeder, Mr..
Charles G. Patten of Charles City, Ia,
should be mentioned both because his work
is deserving and because it is of such long
standing that / can write Of results ao-
tually accomplished.
Mr.. Patten was farm boy in northern
New York, reared in the general mixed hus-
bandry Of that region. At an early age he
went to Wisconsin. where. being impressed
with the need OF apples specially adapted
to the climate, he began TO raise seedlings.
In 1864 he removed to Charles City, and
settled on the raw prairie near the town;
in 1866 he established a nursery business.
AS he attempted to supply the needs Of the
new and untr1ed region, he found himself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01
Second Prize.)
A Ground Mole

BY Helen VerrilI, Aged IA Years. The streh-
low, Apartment 10, Omaha, Neb
Blue Side.
One day when 1 went over to a friends
house I saw a ground mole that had fallen
down between the cellar window and
brick wall. 1t was about the size of
large rat 1t had short tail, beautiful
thick gray fur, about an inch thick; a
long nose, like pig, and no eyes at all.
didn't know how to get it out, because
when put IT on the shovel it fell off.
Finally, picked It up in my fingers and
held II near the neck, so when it turned
its head to bite me 1t couldn't.
1t had long teeth and had feet very much
like a seals slippers and it just hobbled
alcng. dug a hole in the dirt with the
shovel and then the mole dug down with
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-01

horse, like all horses Though he was but
OF wood, knew a thing or two. The
moment his hoof struck the ice he heard II
crack, so he was very cautious when he
venturcd a step or two upon it. And
Wolf-fang, with his soft furry STEP also
realized the danger of venturing upon the
ice, but like Yankee-Doodle, he knew just
how far TO proceed.
When about in the middle of the creek
Yankee-Doodle suddenly threw up his hind
heels and tossed the captain over his head
full into the water. for the crust Of thin
ice gave way when the wooden body Of the
captain hit it so foreibly. He no, ho brave
captainl Have YOU found Glory?' cried
Wolf-fang.
How do you like a dip in ice water
on Christmas eve?" asked Yankee-Doodle
Now. II you think you have had enough
Of It I'll carry you home again"
"But-but 1 can't reach YOU" cried the
captain. dashing the freezing water from
his face. "oh, why have you treated me
in this manner2"
Teaching you lesson, my dear captain
IN other words, putting you through a
drill. In the playroom you have been a
despotie ruler strutting about as though
you were the only one there worth a
thought. Today you have found that ],
too plain four-legged Yankee-Doodle, have
my powers l can carry you across the
country or at WILL I can toss you into
the creek"
Yes, and I. too, have my uses" de-
clared Wolf-fang. "At this very moment
/ could come and drag you out, but you
are too vain and overbearing to give me
credit for what can do. So 1 shall allow
you to get out the best way you can"
"Oh, come drag me out Of here, brave
wolf-fang. and l shall ever be your friend
and admirer," begged the captain. "And
to you, Yankee-Doodle. II you'll carry me
directly home 1 shall do you all honor"
Wolf-fang never bad at heart rushed
into the creek and pulled out the captain,
and Yankee-Doodle stopped so that he
might mount to his back. And once again
the three were moving rapidly along the
road. but this time toward the happy, COM
Portable playroom. where in the future
the captain would boast no more, and
where he would not only live, but let live.
And that Christmas eve he found Glory,
Glory In doing the right thing. And It was
Yankee-D Doodle assisted by Wolf-fang. who
taught him the lesson.
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OF any child
"oh. mamma, a pair of new skates /,
just what I wanted most Of ALL" cried LILY
in great glee. And now 1 shall roll &c
school every morning, for the pavement,
are fine all the way. Oh, how good OF
dear grandpa to know just what / most
wanted and to send these lovely skates
to mel"
Then Lily put them on to see IL they
fitted. which they did exactly.
NOW, denrie, you may run out and try
them on the pavement in the block, but
don't go too far away from the house
You know the skates will roll very rapidly
and you'll have to keep them under strict
control" said Mrs. Jackson.
"All right. mamma" promised Lily. Then
she was out and flying-or rolling, rather
over the pavement down the street. Oh,
how perfectly lovely the skates did roll
They carried her as though she were sail
ing on wings.
After Lly had been skating for half an
hour little dog came running after her.
He was a bTight-eyed, jolly fellow and
seemed anxious for frolio with Lily. LILY
loved dogs. particularly lively, friendly
little ones like the one now endeavoring 10
make her acquaintance so she right mer-
rily agreed with doggie to race down the
street with him, So away they went, and
doggie barlSed loudly, showing his enjoy
nent OF the sport, and LILY laughed so
gaily that passersby stopped to look after
the racing pair and 10 smile. Lily was SO
excited that she did not notice the dIrse-
ton in which doggie led her, for he was
m In
corner into another and went on Wildly.
barking in high glee.
well. I'm tired Doggle," laughed Lily.
stopping to get breath. Then she whis-
pered TO Doggie who came back reluc-
family. He loved racing. evidently. Then
Lily sat on some steps leading 10 a small
shop, Doggie close beside her She noticed
the street thronged with dirty ragged
children. and began wondering where she
was. Why Doggie. / don't recognize my
surroundings" she said. Just then an inn
pudent boy came sauntering towards her.
grinning Hello. Miss" he smirked.
Where did youse git them skates p.
They belongs to me, II l amt badly off
my trolley. Come. git out OF 'em and hand
'em TO their rightful owner"
Lily trembled and stood up, looking
about her, hoping to find some friendly
face. But a group OF dirty children had
surrounded her by this time and the boy
continued: Come. me purity miss. git
your tootsies out OF them skates. They're
mine. / put EN- on the pavement bit
ago till l went into me uncle's shop yon-
der. and when / comes out agin, believe
me. there they air on your tootsies. Git
out OF EN-. and that mighty student"
but they're my skates, my grandfather
sent them to me-" said Llly. beginning 70
cry Please let me go home. live In
Chester avenue. and l have come too far
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81, WHERE DID YoUsE GIT THEA

sv WHERE NIGsl DID YoUsE GIT THEA
away. My mamma will be at home and
looking for me-"
'Youse can so when youse hev looked
Off me skates" said the boy, now begin
ming to bully LILY by frowning at her and
shaking a hard. dirty fist in her face.
Yes, you take off Handy's skates an
give 'em to him." screamed one OF the
ragged, uncombed girls. you think
you're smart, don't you. Miss Finsry?"
mo, all 1 want is to go home and to
keep my new skates" cried Lily. Just
then the boy rudely caught hold OF her
arm. and as he did so the little dog
snarled and snapped fiercely at him.
The boy kicked at the animal viciousy,
but the dog was too quick for the clumsy
foot. Just what might have happened
then no one can tell, had not a big police
man come round the corner. When the
group OF dirty children saw the officer
they gave each other the sign and scam
pered off in various directions. Lily and
Doggie were left on the shop steps, Lily
in tears and Doggie looking at her sym
patheucally. The big policeman came 10
Lily and asked what was the cause OF
trouble. Lily told him all and gave the
NUMBER or her house In Chester avenue.
"Ah then you are ten blocks from home.
little one" explained he officer. Come.
III take you to the street that will lead
you directly into your own avenue, and
about three doors from your own home"
Once within a few blocks OF her home,
Lily thanked the officer for the service
he had rendered her and sad she could
go on alone now, as she was In familiar
familiar surroundings. Co. with Doggie at
her side and the skates over her arm Csho
had removed them before setting out for
home) she went on in a happy frame OF
mind. for she was very grateful TO have
escaped that terrible boy But you, you
naughty skates" she said. shaking the
skates emphatcaily, you behaved very
badly towards me, for you carried me into
very wicked place An. / shall never
trust you off my own home pavement
again. But" and she turned 70 DogEie.
II have found new friend, ana unless
some one comes 70 claim you 1 shall give
you a good home with u.s." And then shs
ran into her mothers arms and told OF hsr
YsEy terrible exDeTienoe.
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with grandpapa and grand
- mamma. They live in the city,
many miles from here. and we are going
on the steam cars. So be a good soldier
and keep watch over all the toys When I
return ! shall bring many more toys for
my playroom, and you shall have others
to keep watch over, for no other soldier
shall ever como into this playroom. You
are my brave Captain Kid Junior, and none
shall take your place.
SO saying, George Brand shook the hand
OF Captain Kid junior a fine, big wooden
soldier whose Joints were so hung together
that he could move about like a real
human. And his uniform glittered with
buttons and sold braid. and he wore
shining sword ~ his side. In fact every
boy who came 70 play with George Brand
exclaimed on seeing Captain Kid Junior
for the first time: ''oh. what a splendid
fellow Why, he's the grandest wooden
soldier I ever behsidg And many other
compliments were paid 20 Captain Kid
Junior the hero Of George Brands play
room.
so you viii not be surprised when tell
you that Captain Kid Junior got what we
call the big head" He became a very
conoeited fellow, holding his head very
high-even though II was Just a wooden
head-and made himself very important
among the lesser lights OF the playroora.
Well. Il was not entirely the captains
fault for you know even human beings
tsometimes little boys and girls) win he
come arrogant and self-conceited when
complimented and nattered continually.
And sometimes It requires a good lesson
such as Captain KID Junior got-to cure
them Of their exaggerated self esteem.
After GeorEie had hidden farewell TO the
captain had put him in fun charge OF the
playroom ana had departed on his holiday
pleasure journey, the captain sat vrapt An
deep thought. After a while he aroae ana
began pacing the room with a soldierlv
tread, his brows knitted ana his SWORD
olAnking against his gaily painted boot
"Ah," he muttered, Just as general might
on the eve OF battle. 'ah. l shall take a
bit OF trip myself / am tired OF this
camp and shall relish a change. I shan
begin making my preparations at once
Let me see-thsres the horse and the dog
20 50 with me. one 10 carry me and tother
20 bark when danger threatens. for even
a soldier must be prepared 70 defend him
self Yes. 1 shall leave this playroon
where have spent too much OF my life IN
quiet. I would seek adventure. would
crown myself with glory. An, yes, that's
the word glory. Every soldier yearns for
glory"
So the captain set 20 work that very day
making his preparations TO start In quest
OF glory, though whether or not the cap
tain knew just what the word meant can
not be decided. as he was never questioned
regarding H.
The first thing the captain ala toward
his preparations was 20 flll a good-sized
hamper with food. There were candy, nuts.
bits OF hardened cheese, crackers and some
stale cake lying about in the corners OF
the playroom where George and his Wis
itors had thrown the remnants Of their
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My Experience in Getting a
Kitten

BY Margaret Matthews, Aged 10 Years,
$2S California Street, Omaha. Red Side
The second day 1 was at the ranch
was roaming around l met one of the
working men ON the ranch and he asked
me II 1 liked kittens. I told him that
did and he told me there were kittens
or 8 days old at the foreman's house.
went there soon as l could and began
to play with them.
The foreman's wife asked me IL I had
one. I said NO" and she asked me if
1 did not want to have one. l told her
would IL my grandma would let me.
went and asked my grandma, and she
did not say NO" but, still. did not say
Yes" took it for granted that she
would say yes In the end, so I chose a
kitten, the prettiest
played around till the next day, the
day we were going home. In the morning
my grandma disappointed me by saying
mo, you cannot have a kitten"
1 made up my mind then that would
have kitten. / was happy all morning,
and in the afternoon we got ready 20 so
home. My grandma said, Take the kitten
back" 1 took him back till got my coat
on and then got him and put him in my
coat. We got into the buggy and rode
TO the tracks, because It was only q flag
station. The train was late and we had to
wait long time In the meantime the
kitten began to meow.
My grandma said, why she is actually
so fond Of the kitten she is meowing."
Pretty soon the train came and we got on.
When we got on the train and It started,
1 showed her the kitten. She could not do
anything but let me have II. She was
glad afterwards that she did let me
have Il.