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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19
A Beautiful Dream.

BY Mildred carruthers. Aged II Years,
1928 North Twenty-fifth Street Omaha,
Neb, Red Side.
Once there was a little girl who lived
with her grandfather. as her parents were
dead. She was ABOUT years old and had
one doll, which she loved very much. AS
she was playing with It one day she let
1t fall and, Of course, IT broke.
She ran to her grandfather, crying as
she went: "Oh, Grandad. / broke my only
doll!' He tried to console her, but could
not. The next day he tried to fix It, but
found 1t was broken so badly that It would
have to be thrown away. He said: Let us
take walk and maybe will get another ="
Soon they came to toy store and there
were plenty OF dolls in the window. One
was a beautiful doll that could walk and
that was the best in the window or store
either. She begged for that. so he went
in the store and asked the price.
six dollars and half, sir" the man
said
They could not buy II. They went home
and ate their dinner which was only
cracker apiece. Then the grandfather fell
asleep, and the little girl went back TO
the same store and was looking in the
window, when a carriage stopped and out
came girl and woman They went into
the store and ordered the don to be sent
up, then they went out. The man went
back Of the counter in another room. The
little girl took the doll out Of the box and
got in herself. put the doll back Of the
''r, put the dolls clothes on and ribbons
a. was sent for the doll.
Then the grandfather went after the girl
and asked the storekeeper II ne had seen
little girl anywhere, but ne did not. Just
then he woke up, and 1t was ali dream.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19

Jackson. 1T win make a pretty and
artistic frook for you. dear. But IL seems
a pity that your dear mamma should have
TO sacrifice such "a becoming gown, for
she looked lovely in it."
'oh. papa gave her a new one on her
birthday-a deep gray satin, SO / got the
white crepe, And it's just like new, you
know"
Mrs. Jackson glanced knowingly at May.
May eolored slightly. She began to under
stand something.
After the young callers had made a short
visit Stella suddenly remarked Il really
must be going now for I'm helping mamma
and the seamstress on my rock. I'm
doing all the finishing OF seams and putting
ON hooks and eyes. Mamma insists that /
cannot Learn younger. ana ! 3uet love to
help make my own clothes feel that m
earning something by SAVING something :"
And stella laughed brightly,
Il rather enjoy sewing. too" remarked
Hester, buttoning up her jacket. prepare
tory 10 going. And lately rye done all
the family mending While darnins a
tablecloth the other evening conceived
Of the prettest pattern for embroideting a
sofa pillow. When I'm az any handwork
such ideas come to me-"
Then adieus were spoken, and stella and
Hester took their leave. once more alone
with her daughter. Mrs, Jackson took up
bit OF sewing, saying not word about
Mays ledger or OF the late conversation
with Stella and Hester, she waited TN
May spoke. IS
And May was very silent and thoughtful
Tor some time, sitting BY the crate, her
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19

raan1s1r.-sr Al JANhAoON was pretty girl,
AE and she was a clever girl. too.
tNh But she was very discon-
tented girl. which made her
ISS{Il unhappy. And not only did II
49, make her unhappy, but II often
eassed her parents little regrets and
troubles. They were loving and kind and
did everything in their power to make
Mays life not only happy. but useful.
Mrs Jackson insisted on Mays learning
how to sew, cook and manage a house,
for she thought It part OF every girls
education 20 know these things. And Mr..
Jackson gave May an allowance and babe
her keep her accounts straight and told
her that she must be economical and
thrifty II she spent more on one thing
than she should spend she was obliged
TO so without something else that she
wanted for her father gave her q suftl-
Client sum 10 meet the needs OF any
young girl In moderate circumstances.
And that was why May was so often
disconnected. She saw expensive trinkets
and articles Of wear that she coveted,
and felt out OF sorts over not being able
70 crafty her over-extravagant taste.
Ma she disllked sewing and mending,
intending especially was distasteful TO her.
One evening May came from school In
an unhappy frame OF mind. Her mother.
quick 10 note the mood OF her daughter,
asked what the trouble was. oh" said
May pettishly, I'm have TO wear my old
froek at the concert tomorrow night, And
stsii and Hester both have new ones.
Papa gives me such small allowances
that can't dress like the other girls"
Mrs. Jackson sat down beside May on
the couch. Dear. let's see just how you
l.
allowance" she said. Run get your
book / want 20 50 over II with YOU"
May did as bid. but reluctantly. She
had been strictly honest in keeping heI
accounts never missing penny II she
bought lead pencil or an apple on heI
way to school she jotted il down IN her
pocket day book. And at night befor,
gulng to bed, she would set Il down IL
her ledger OF expenses for the week"
Nov, let's run over your account" saiC
Ma Jackson. when May returned viii
hei ledger Then. pencil in hand. Mrs.
Jackson ran over the many small Items
" hy, daughter 4 sec here a good man,
dimes spent for hot chocolates. Ice cream
nuts, coniectlons fruit. popcorn, etc lie
me add up the amount that you hav,
Fpent for these teeth destroying articles
And pretty soon Mrs. jackson had .s3E
staring into Mays face. Two weeks
money spent IN those things" Informed
Aifs. Jackson. and Tor the preceding 1--WE
weeks the same amount doubtless And
that IS why my daughter cannot have I
new frock. rs cry week she spends hel
dimes and quarters for trifles and wher
the month had been summed ZAP most o.
the allowance has been really squanderet
In ihings that are not useful. but reall,
harmful IN many ways"
Jast az this point the doorbell rang ans
Alay ran 10 answer a. She found Hester
Porter and Stella Bryant there Aftel
May had seated them in the parlor an.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19
Enpland.

BY Frederick Nelson Keens, Age II Years,
4l6 West Twenty eighth Street Kearney,
Neb,. Blue Side.
We cross the Irish Sea into England.
We land at Liverpool and then go. on to
London.
First we visit the Tower OF London. We
see the crown jewels OF England They are
kept in glass cases inside OF iron cages.
which are carefully guarded.
The crown was once Vietoria's. 1t has
2,7ss diamonds in It. The ruby in front
was worn by Henry the fifth on HE helmet.
We then go to see the London bridge
over the river Thames. There are boats
on which you can ride for penny.
The streets OF London are narrow and
crowded. We ride in omnibuses and climb
up a stair to get on top to ride,
England is a merry country, apd has
many castles and historic places, but can
not stay longer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19
A Valentine PARTY.

BY Edith Matthews, Age II Years. 2Ss2
Ohio Street, Omaha, Neb., Red Side
1t was a week before Valentines day.
Lucy was very busy making valentines.
Lucy had teen sick and was rather cross.
Lucy thought it over one night when she
was In bed. She decided TO be good ali the
time. SO the next morning when she was
dressed she washed and combed her hair
and went to school.
On the way to school she hoped she could
end the day as well. Her mother wondered
why she was so good. That evening when
Lucy was asleep her mother and father
decided TO give her party. The next day
when Lucy was at school her mother
bought some valentines and sent them to a
few Of Luey's piaymates. Valentines day
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19

eyes on the dying flames that curled round
the Jumps Of coal. At last she jumped up
and came to her mothers side Mamma
can you forgive mef' she asked her voice
a-quiver. Il never knew what ! owed to
YOU and to papa till now. Why. / supposed
that both Hester and Stella had their own
allowance, and that they bought ali their
own things. And l see that they take just
what their parents feel inclined 70 give
them. And--Stella sews on her frocks and
Hester does the family mending. And here
am ], with my own personal allowance,
and lots Of time on my hands, complaining
OF my lot. Mamma, I've been an migrate
! haven't deserved the privileges you and
papa have given me- And-I have never yet
worn frock made from your old one. l.
III have had money to spend as | pleased,
and have pleased 70 waste much OF it,
But-Im going to begin anew. I'll throw
away the accusing ledger and start a new
one And-lll keep a diary, too, and each
day l must feel that have done some
thing worthy OF being written in it,"
"Ah. you are my own little May" said
Mrs. Jackson, feelingly Il felt that some
day your eyes would see things clearly.
And papa has been very liberal with you,
hoping 20 make you self-reliant, Of strong
character, Dy allowing you to keep your
own accounts He thinks that girls, as
well as boys. should know the value OF
money, and unless they are put on an al
iowance-just sufficient to keep their ward
robe replenished. and to buy necessary
books and music-they are apt to become
wasteful and indifferent 70 money"
we learn all things by comparison"
unused May And that is how l learned
my lesson today. As compared with Stella
ana Hester-7girls / had almost enved till
this hour-I occupy a very Independent
position. You and papa have been doing
things for my own good, and All the time
1 have been disseminated ana ugly. But
mamma, / have had my awakening. And
1 shall not abuse my privileges. either
And May kissed her mothers cheek. Next
month my accoun, book will read differ
emily. And this one shall be destroyed. +"
And May, with her mothers consent, tossed
the old ledger-whose pages pointed to her
many foolishnesses-upon the crate fire
and watched il burn. All" she sighed, as
the last vestige Of It fell to gray ashes. Il
have burned my misdeeds. Now for a new
start. And-mamma. won't you permit me
10 help you with the family sewing and
mendinsg Ny own work won't keep me
nearly occupied ] have hours and hours
each week that have hitherto been thrown
away. / want 10 be Of use from now on"
Everything will be brighter when YOU
feel that you are helpful 10 your parents
and TO your friends" smiled MA Jackson.
Il can see happy times ahead OF us, for
neneeforth we are TO be comrades-papa,
May and mamma"
Working for each others good" added
May And all Of a sudden her old feeling
OF fretfulness and diseonteniment disap-
peartd. and life opened az 10 her gl0riously,
because & opened w Tor good
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19
A Trip to Minneapolis.
BY Harold Lundell, Aged 10 Years, 2sl5
South Thirty-fourth Street, Omaha.
Red Side

BY Harold Lundell, Aged 10 Years, 2sl5
South Thirty-fourth Street, Omaha
Red Side.
! once went to Minneapolis. started in
Omaha. large city and in the morning
next day / was IN Minneapolis by the side
OF the Mississippi and tho st. Anthony
Falls
My father and I went and ate breakfast
We rode the street car to church. where
we were going TO convention.
One day they were going to picnic at
big Island Park" We rode IN the car
from Minneapolis ana came to a large
steamboat three stories IN height, and
crossed the lake. AIinnetonka. It Is twenty
miles long, four miles wide and has a
charming irregular shore line OF 800 miles.
When We landed we went TO have dinner
in the park. There was a large cooking
house where they had dinner ready. After
we finished eating We went and sat down
10 rest Then we went 70 place to ride
in a boat through tunnels where we saw
all kinds OF lights. lighted mountains.
houses and tall buildings made OF silver
and gold. We came out again and saw the
open air Our boat hooked on and stopped.
Then Il unlocked and we went down a
steep place and went flashl down IN the
water with our boat
We went and had our supper and soon
we went back TO Minneapolis and the joy
Gus trip was over
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19

BY Ethlyn Berger. Aged Years, COS North
Nineteenth Street, South Omaha,
Red Side.
Betty got up Valentines day feeling very
bad She thought she wouldn't get any
valentines. Betty ate her breakfast OF
cornmeal and brown bread. Betty then
washed the dishes, scrubbed the floor and
got ready for school,
She got to school, and one OF the little
girls, Mamie White. asked her II she got
9 valentine. She said, NO"
{ Mamie. feeling sorry for her ran over
to the store and bought valentine She
then told the man at the store to send IL
TO Betty's house by mail.
Mamie went to the schoolhouse and told
the other girls and they all went to the
store and bought a lot Of valentines and
sent them by mail.
When Betty got home and saw them she
cried for Joy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19
Eva's Birthday.

BY Rosetta hoEall, Aged 10 Years. 40l3 j
Street. South Omaha, Neb.
Eva was going 70 have her TIN birthday,
II was going to be on a Sunday
Eva ran to her mamma, saying; Nam
ma, may ! have a nice birthday party?"
Yes" said her mamma smiling,
"Oh, goody, goody," said Eva, with Joy.
Day by day past. Sunday came at last.
Eva slept late that day, % It was about
o'clock when Nurse came into the little
girls bedroom and patted her seven times.
Eva ate her breakfast and then went out
and sat IN the hammock and began to sing.
Nurse, mamma and papa came marching
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19

noticed that his courage was wavering as
the afternoon drew TO a close
Mr. Herbert, our teacher. gave us
lecture on The SIN Of Fighting" that
afternoon before we we're dismissed.
Alfred tried to get out OF the scrape
he got himself into. but Donald. that was
the other boys name, would not permit II.
Then they fell to fighting. II took place
in an old lot. We were highly elated to
see Donald win easily.
We then gave three cheers for Donald
Waterono for freeing us from an unde-
sirable citizen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19
Henry W. LOnefellOw.
BY Emil Cejda. Aged 10 Years, West Point
Neb Blue side.

BY Emil Cejda. Aged 10 Years, West Point
Neb Blue Side.
Henry wadsworth Longfelow was born
in Maine. February q, 1901. When Henry
was a boy there was a war, and thinking
Of the war he composed a poem. He
wrote It in school. one Of the older boys
got hold OF It and had It printed in the
papers. Henry's father took the paper in
which FIenry's poem was printed. When
his father read the poem he seemed de-
lighted Henry went to see what II was.
When he saw II was his own poem he be-
gan to write many more.
He was educated at Bowdoin college.
His father wanted him to be a lawyer like
himself. Henry studied the business for
awhile. But after awhile the people wanted
him to be professor OF modern languages.
Later he was made professor in that in
stitution when he was only 10 years old.
He died in the year 1852 in Cambridge,
Mass.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19
Conundrums

Broadway, Council Bluffs, la, Red Side
Which animal travels with the most lug
gage, and which with the least luggage
The elephant because he never travels
without his trunk, and the fox and rooster
least. because they have one brush and
comb between them.
why is It difficult to fiirt on the p. o.
steamer Because all the malls (males) are
tied up in bags.
What are the hottest letters in the al
phabet? X. N. (cayenne)
Why is an author like a Chinaman2 Be
cause his tale Uai) comes out of his head.
who is the most polishing king in the
world7 Backing.
What do you expect at a hotel? Inn-at-
tention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19

Wilma Howard 47z2 Capitol avenue, Omaha
lillian Fisher, 1910 South Eleventh Omaha.
Mildred Jensen, 270l Leavenworth, Omaha.
Mabel sheifelt' 4Ola North Twenty-ffth
Waiter johnson. aio5 North twentieth
Emma csrruthers, s2ii North Twenty-nfth
street Omaha.
Lsonora Denson. The Albion. Tenth and
Pacific streets, Omaha
Mae Hammond, O'Neill Neb
Madge l. Daniels, ord. Neb.
lola Beddeo, Orleans Neb.
Agnes Richmond, Orleans, Neb.
Marie Fleming, Osceols, Neb
Lotta Woods, Pawnee City, Neb
Earl Perkins, Reddngton Neb
Edna ennis, Stanton, Neb.
Lena Peterson, 22i1 Locust St.. E. Omaha
Ina Carney, sutton, Clay county. Nebraska
Clara Miller Utica Neb
Mildred =. Jones, North Loup, Neb.
Leo HstS A %eiRSsPd Waco seos. N Neb
Mae Grunkc, West Point Neb
Elsie Stasnay, Wilber Neb.
Frederick Ware, Wnside Neb.
Pauline Parks, York Neb.
Edna Benlng, York, Neb
Mary Frederick, York, Neb.
Carrie y. Bartlett, Fontanelle, Ia
irene Reynolds. Little Sioux, Ia.
Ethel fi Mulholland Box n. Malvern la.
Eleanor Mellor Malvern. Ia.
katherine Mellor, Malvern, Ia
ruth Robertson, Manila, Ia
Margaret -. WitheroW, Thurman. Ia
Bertha MeEvoy, r, r. b. o. Box g. Mis-
souri, Valley, la.
Henry L. workinger 2oSa w. Huron street,
Chicago.
Adlena Sorry. Monarch. wyo.. Box 3d.
Fred Sorry, Monarch, Wyo.
Pearl Barron, Monarch, Wyo.
John Barron, Monarch, Wyo.
Edith Amend, Sheridan. Wyo
Pauline Squire Grand Okl
Frsd Shelley, 2SO Troup street, Kansas
Mary Mcintosh, sidney, Neb
Nellie Diedrick, Sidney Neb.
EHnice Wright, bs2 North Logan street.
Fremont Neb.
Carol Simpson, Wilber Neb.
Phyllis Haag, 6Se West Seventeenth street,
York. Neb
Macile Moore, silver City. Ia
Mabel Houston, SOiS Sherman avenue,
Dorothy Toneson. ls4s North Thirty-eighth
street, Omaha.
Mabel Baker, Lander, Wyo.
Corinne Allison Robertson, WILDER Neb
Elizabeth Wright 1922 South Thirty-fifth
Marion staples, 1919 South Thirty-first
Francis A. Dotson. Pueblo. Colo.
Phyllis Corbett, Sidney Neb.
Edward Beckard, Waco, Neb.
Ellen Peterson. Fifty-first and streets
Harry Routing 1913 East First street, Grand
Island, Neb.
Elizabeth Wright. 1922 South Thirty-fifth
Egnice wright, tsa North Logan street,
Sadie Finch. 2Oi5 Fourth avenue Kearney,
Neb.
Minnie schlchtink. Cedar Bluffs. Neb.
Fay Calhoun, Elm Creek, Neb
Nellie l.. Olson. VAIL Ia.
=. Weiss, care Miller, 1876 East Third
street New York City.
Edith Matthews. 2oS2 Ohio street Omaha.
Madelyn schumacher East Dubuque, III.
Carol Atkinson bl9 West one Hundred
and Twenty-third street, New York City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19
Second Prlse.j
The Fight.
BY Carol Atkinson, Aged II Years 81
West 1881 Street New York City.
Blue Side,


BY Carol Atkinson, Aged 10 Years SIS
West 1881 Street, New York City.
Blue Side.
Though a fight is not the best way TO
settle disputes, It sometimes Is necessary.
In a particular case OF this kind 1t 30 SUR
prised the unlucky contestant that he
has stayed at home ever since
Alfred Leyy's father was fairly well to
do ana clothed his boy extraordinarily well,
Conceit is one OF the worst things a boy
can have. and Alfred Levy thought he was
very handsome, which is more than any
body else ever thought or said. except his
parents
Alfred tried bulldozing around the class,
but had only been known to have had one
fight, though he boosted OF countless VIC
tories.
A new boy, who had come into our class
but short time before did not like the
way Alfred was treating the other boys.
He challenged him to a fight. Alfred was
very brave in the class room, but It was
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19

BY Sarah Lindale. Aged u Years. West
Point. Neb. Red Side.
Once there lived a little sirl whose name
was Ethel. Her mother said to her:
Ethel. come herel'
She came and, her mother asked her to
go uptown to get few things II she
wanted TO go to the party. Ethel wanted to
so to the party, but didn't want TO so up
town, 50 she refused her mother.
Her mother said: do you expect 10 go
to the party this afternoon? 1 don't think
you do the way you act"
After dinner the children came TO Ethels
home and said: Are you going to the
party7" She said: Il think So" Her
mother told them that she had been dis
obedient and would not go uptown, 50 she
cannot 60 This taught Ethel a lesson; she
never disobeyed again. her mother did not
have to ask her q second time to obey her
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19

toward her. Nursie gave Eva a big doll
dressed In blue and silver stars Mamma
gave her a nice big set Of dishes Papa
gave her nice little doll cradle.
Eva was very glad ana just then came
knock at the door. Eva's uncle threw
package Of something into her lap. She
opened It and there was a little piggie
bank with five pennies in.
She saved up in the piggie bank till Il
had 80 cents. Every time Evas papa had
3 pay day Eva would run to him and say,
Papa put something In my piggie. She
some pennies
When her mammals birthday came she
bought her a nice comb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19
History of a Pin.


BY Arthur w Mason King. Aged y Years,
1905 North Second Street, Fremont.
Neb. Red Side.
am only q pin. but am helpful in the
household, ! was first a piece OF wire and
they put me between two big rollers to make
me straight. was then put into a ma
chine and cut off and sharpened at the end
and had head put on the other.
was then put into another machine and
was pinned to some paper and was packed
In box and sent away down south.
When we arrived we jumped around so
much that a negro yelled, There's a spook
IN dat box" and ran away.
l was then sent to a store and sold TO
a woman and she was so careless that she
dropped me on the floor but I was soon
found and was pinned in boys coat He
took me to school and / dropped into q
hole
am stlIl there. living happily, although
I am rusty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19

came at last. Lucy sent her valentines. In
the evening Lucy helped her mother with
the dishes. She was reading the paper when
someone raped. She went to the door and
In walked about ten children. They had
lots OF fun playing valentine gaines, After
the children had gone Lucy told her mother
she vas very glad she decided to be good.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-19
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2. Use pen and ink, net pencil.
9. Short and pointed Httioies win
be given preference. DO not use
over a5o words. ~
4. Original stories or letters only
win be used-
3. Write your name, age ana
address at the top Of she first page.
First ana second prtaea Of books
viii be given for the best two con-
trtbuttons 60 this page each week.
Address all communications 90
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