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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04
Rosey and Posey and the Scarecrow

angrily. On beholding the scarecrow he
raised a huge paw to strike him down.
But the scarecrow was too quick for him.
He sprang aside. laughing and swinging
his arms. Then, running like a feet
footed deer, the scarecrow came on to the
side of the twins And he spokei For
a second Rosey and Posey thought they
must be dreaming. A scarecrow talking!
1t was unbelievable. But another second
brought them to the full consciousness of
the situation. The scarecrow was bend
ing over and saying:
THAT great black fellow with the long
sharp claws and sharp teeth is near at
hand. Jump to my shoulders. my little
jiffy.''
without asking a question the twins
jumped upon the scarecrow's shoulders
and Rosey had presence of mind to grab
up the basket of seed from the ground.
They were not a moment too soon, for
at the very instant that Rosey lifted
the basket from the ground and the
scarecrow was balancing himself for a
run, the great black bear advanced upon
them. AS he came within two feet of
the scarecrow he opened his great jaws
as If to swallow, scarecrow. girls, bas-
ket and all.
"Ah, ha, my fine fellow laughed the
scarecrow. And he just lifted a great
straw-stuffej foot and thrust it down the
bears throat. When he withdrew 1t his
old ragged boot was gone, Dut ne uio
not mind. 1t had suffced to choke the
bear and make him stop to cough and
cough. trying to get rid Of the boot and
bunch of straw.
While the bear was coughing ana chok-
ing and digging into his throat with
his paw to get the straw which was
tickling as we'll as choking him, the
scarecrow started homewarjs on the run.
Rosey and Posey sat upon his broad
shoulders, enjoying the fine ride. But
the rain, now coming down pretty hard,
was unpleasant, and Posey said: wish
we had umbrella, sister. Ny jacket
will soon be wet through
"Then have one. my dears," said the
scarecrow. and he jerked from inside his
long coat big umbrella. which he raised
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

human powers left me. But they came
again this evening. And SO I set out
for another good time, when my eyes
saw the big black bear. So put one
said I to myself. that bear wants to
your rescue. And that is my story.
But-here We are at your home, ana
ne sure as ! am a scaracrow, your par
ents will be at the gate. looking for you.
so before we turn the corner Of the
hedge you'd best jump to the ground
and take your basket and run to the
house. I'll stop in the garden for a
moment You see, 1 got on duty early
today owing to the unusual darkness
brought by the heavy clouds. All crows
and other birds, are In their nests
though 1t Is only 8 o'clock. But-good-
by, my little ladies. Say nothing Of this
to onyone, for were it known that the
be watched, and then 1 would become
lifeless again. And / do love to become
animated every night. for then l get
little exercise"
Then the scarecrow sat Rosey and
Posey on the ground, while he ran to
his place in the garden, and as the little
girls went on to the house they turned
about to see him waving his long arms
about his head. And the rain had
ceased, and there was no wind.
And when Rosey looked for the um-
brella it was gone. "How strange" she
said. But fairies always do such
strange things"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

and the day grew darker and darker.
m afraid" whispered Rosey, shiver-
Ing: She was carrying the basket In
which the seeds were put.
Afraid Of what?' asked Posey, walk
ing close to her sister.
oh, Of the rain and the dark" ex-
planned Rosey wish we had got an
earlier start this afternoon. The night
Is coming soon on account of the Clouds
There is nothing to fear-unless a
bear should come from the mountains
yonder," said Posey. Papa says very
few bears now live in the mountains
the hunters have killed them for their
SKINS
But a few still Iive," said Rosey.
And one big bear would be as dangerous
as dozen. One could"-
But even as Rosey spoke a dark form
appeared in the distance. 1t walked on
all Tours. and had a wabbIing gait.
"Oh, it's a bear-it's a bear." hoarseiy
DOR
Posey was too frightened at the mo-
ment to reply. She stood staring ahead
OF her Yes" she whispered. when she
could find her voice. Its a bear!''
oh, let's run back towards town."
c1ed hosey, dropping the basket. Hes
coming right towards US. He'll soon
catch us-if we don't runl''
II we run. he'll run after u.s. said
Posey. but we can't stand here He's
CON Ing at a trot, now. He's seen usi''
The twins clasped each others hands,
and began to weep. "Oh, oh, what shall
we doT" they walled Then, as the
bear was within a hundred rods of them,
another dark form doomed up in the road,
just behind the bear. "Oh. sister, look!"
1t was Rosey who exclaimed, Look
it's our dear old scarecrow!'
80 it is cried Posey. Hes coming
on the run-just like a real human be-
ing. What does it all meanT'
He'll save u.s. said Rosey, her tears
ceasing to flow. 'Ah, he's pulled the
bears tail" And sure enough, the funny
old scarecrow had overtaken the bear
and in the most comical manner pulled
the bit of bob-tail. And the bear made
a terrible growl. and turned about
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04
AN EASY REBUs.

CHARADE.
My first can't be measured;
It's on every hand;
You ind it by seashore,
And on very dry land.
My seconds a man
Who q bagpipe does play;
But he's not SO much known
By the people today.
My two Joined together
Make q species of bird:
And its chirp is as quaint
AS any you've heard.
ZIGZAG PUZZLE.
This zigzag contains seven words Of
four letters each. II the words are
rightly guessed and written one below
another, their zigzag letters, beginning
with the upper left-hand letter and end
ing with the lower left-hand letter, will
spell a precious stone. The cross-words
are: 1. Non4uminous- 2. A small steel
instrument used for smoothing. 3. To
kill 4. To shut door with loud Noise
g. That which is contained in a novel or
a play. 8. A measure. Z. Domestic ami
mails
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

"Order in the house." cried the Chair,
again stamping his foot. lit has been
moved mean the motion for a secretary
has been-has been-carried. Who'll we
haveF'
81 nominate Hank Toliver." And Brick
top rose to his feet
Second the nomination." cried Davey,
also rising to his feet.
81 objectv' yelled little Bill, meaning
mischief.
Say, Bill, just you speak when spoken
to- advised the Chair. You're out of
order-butting In like that. Now, Hanks
been nominated for secretary of the De-
batting Society. All in favor of him, rise
to your feet
All save little Bill rose to their feet
Hanks been duly elected secretary
for the Debating Society,"" informed the
Chair.
II didn't vote yet!' cried Bill.
You don't need to-" informed the Chair.
"And now. ladies and gentlemen" went
on Paul, well get to business"
But a sly smoker ran round the left
when the Chair said ladies' Paul no
ticed 1t. and felt the crowd was laughing
In its sleeve at him. So he explained: 'I
think it is always the best to address a
crowd in that way. Then, If there hap
pens to be a lady present, she's not
sighted. And If there's not a lady pres
ent-well, it shows we have theAthe-
fair sex in mind. So, again, I'll say
Ladies and gentlemen, we're open for
business. Has anyone here an idea in
his head7 If so. let's have it."
Mr.. Chairman" said Bricktop, rising
and thrusting his hands deep into his
pocket, Il have a few suggestions to
make" Then he waited for recognition
from the Chair. The Chair, not knowing
what was expected of it, just sat looking
at the standing member.
''You must say Mr.. Bricktop,'" in
formed Bricktop. in loud whisper
''Mr. Bricktop. you nave the floor, -
said the Chair. stamping his foot for
quiet. Little Bill was whispering loudly
to Tommy Peters, and Tommy was snick-
ering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

Ola, hap Laughed the great pickle
like creature.
teentsy slice Oh one II you win eat It as
bit of Observation-Disclosures two thin slices
Of bread
'-Oh. 1 want big, thick slice of pickle"
pOuted PIGGY. 81 don't want a teentsy
alice"
But a big slice win make you sick"
reasoned mamma And you don't want
to have to go to bed and take bitter medi-
cine, do your
mo. mamma, I don't want to take medi-
cine, and l don't want to be sick. But
1 do want a big slice Of pickle. Please"
Mamma sliced some bread, buttered it,
and laid between the slices a thin bit of
pickle Nov, deaFie,' she said, run
along and eat it And-dOn't ask for any
more pickle"
PIGGY took the sandwich and went to
the nving-room and sat down to eat it.
He took big mouthfuls, although mamma
and papa had often told him that it was
very bad form to do 50, and that he
must be a nice-mannered little boy and
take small bites, and to never, never,
never make pig Of himself.
So PIGGY ate OF the pickle sandwich and
pretty soon 1t was all gone. Then he
went to the kitchen to ask for more.
But his mother had gone upstairs for
something and the cook was busy in the
pantry. PIGGY stood cycling the big pickles
on the table. Then very wicked voice
whispered into his ear: s-Take big pickle
and run to the barn and eat II all up"
So PIGGY forgot his mammals warning
concerning pAckle-eating, and reached up and
got the very largest pickle in the dish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

They lived in the country, far far
from a town or city, and three
miles from a little village Their
~father kept a garden. and raised
vegetables for the village market. Their
mother kept COW and some chickens and
sold butter cheese and eggs to the VII
layers. So between them, Papa ana
Mamma Justin, parents of the twins
Rosey and Posey, made quite good living
And often Rosey and Posey were sent
to the village on errands, when papa
and mamma were too busy to go them
selves.
In the garden-at the very farthest
corner from the house and cowbarn-
there stood a great, gaunt, black-clad
scarecrow. Papa Justin had put him
there to keep the crows from his gar
den. And when the wind blew-as 1t
always did in March and April (the
months when Papa Justin was planting
seed)-the scarcecrow's arms would ny
out wildly, and his head would bob ana
bob in a most comical fashion. And as
past the garden, they would laugh ana
laugh at the old scarecrow, who was bob
bling about like a jumping jack.
One very cloudy day Papa Justin called
to Rosey and Posey: Daughters, you Will
have to go to the village for some seed.
/ want some for my hotbeds. Thought l
had plenty, but the mice got into the
seedbags and ate all the salad seed So
jump into your jackets and hoods and go
to the seedkeepers shop in the village.
'All right, papa obeyed Rosey and
Posey. Wen be off directly" And
they hurried into the house and put on
their thick shoes and jackets and hoods.
Then, their mother being told that they
were making the journey to the village,
decided to send a basket of eggs to the
marketkeeper.
So off the twins went, laughing and
singing, first one and then the other
carrying the basket of eggs. They had
their landmarks beside the road, and
Rosey would carry the basket to one
point, then hand it to Posey, who would
carry it to the next point. And so they
shared the burden evenly.
After the little girls had finished their
business in the village, and were starting
homewards great drops Of rain began to
descend from the clouds. And the dark
ness of late afternoon thickened till 1t
seemed night would overtake them before
they could reach their home. They hast;
ened their footsteps, and were soon well
out of the village, into the lonely coun-
try. Then the rain began to fall fast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

Ladies and gentlemen cried both mis-
chievous fellows together. But the boys
in the loft paid not the slightest heed to
the disturbers below; So after firing their
lungs, the naughty fellows took them
selves of. going to little Bills home,
where Mrs. Baker was just lifting big
pan Of sugar cookies from the oven
''Oh, mamma, give US some!' begged
Bill, his eyes feasting on the soft, yellow
cakes.
Where have you been since schoolT'
asked Mrs. Baker, handing each boy two
hot cookies.
batting society down in old Uncle Adams
stable-loft," explained Bill. AN Tommy
and went there to have some fun. And
they chased US OUT
"Oh, for shame SonnyI' reprimanded
Mrs. Baker. why weren't you a nice
boyf It's urgly to disturb a meeting"
but they wouldn't let me vote as l
wanted to-" explained Bill 'But-Tom-
my and l don't care, do we Tommy
We'd rather play ball in our back yard
than to dis-kuss questions about dawgs.
Dawgs haven't SO terrible much sense.
after ALL
About as much as Paul and Bricktop."
said Tommy, his mouth full of cookie.
But, come on, Bill! Let's play ball. I'd
hate to stay there in that loft-But, say,
there comes all the boysI The meetings.
broke up
Hello. KIDS cried Paul, who. no long
er on his dignity, nao forgotten the re-
cent unpIeasantness occasioned by little
Bits conduct in the barn-loft Say, got
another cooker
Nope said Bill. stuf1ng the last
crumb into his round cheek. How'd the
meeting come out, Mr.. Chairman
Fine and dandy. BILL said Paul.
We're to meet next Saturday at 4
O'clock said Bricktop. And every
mothers son wants to be there on time.
If fellows late he'll be fined a penny.
Seer
'.Oh, Tommy and IN be there early"
said Bill. '''Cause we like to vote. we
do.
And all the boys laughed. and Harry
drew a ball from his pocket and i've
minutes later a game was going on in
the back yard Of Bill Bakers home, each
boy having been treated to hot cookie
by Mrs. Baker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

Order In the hOuseP cried the
q Debating Society-was called to order
by Paul, who spoke In rather an embar-
raised manner. He stamped his foot
upon the floor Of the barn-loft (where
the Society was holding its meeting) and
cried out: Everybody keep quietl Meet
ing called to OrderI' Then Paul stood
looking about him awkwardIy.
Ask il there're any motions to be put
before the house, whispered Bricktop
Jones' That's the first thing that's in
order"
Amy motions to put before the houseF'
asked Paul, a blush spreading over his
rosy face. He knew that everyone pres
emit had overheard Bricktops whispered
advice.
''Mr. Chairman" said Bricktop. rising
with all ease. Il move that we elect
secretary" Then Bricktop sat down on
the box he was sharing with Davey
King. Second the motion, Davey,' he
whispered, nudging Davey.
Second the notion yelled Davey. The
chairman stamped his foot upon the floor
in q peremptory manner. Address the
chair when you want to speak," he or
dered.
''oh, I didn't think" excused Davey,
getting upon his feet. Mr.. Chairman,
1 second the notion
what was the motionT' yelled out
Fred Purvis from the rear Of the loft
again the Chair stamped his foot
upon the loose boards OF the floor. You're
out Of Orderi'' he explained in no gentle
tonep. ''It has been moved and seconded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

~ UGoY was six years old. He was
his mammals baby and his fathers
man. But even though his mamma
called him her baby. she made
big boy Of him and never petted or
humored him as one does sure-enougb
baby. For it is right that one, at six
years Of age. should be big boy or big
girl
And although PIGGY was not spoiled"
as we say Of Overpetted and. pampered
little ones, he was often naughty
naughty with a capital letter, which
means very. very naughty. His naughti-
ness took on the form of disobedience.
And for this naughtiness his mamma often
spanked him, much as she regretted hav-
ing to do So
One day Puggy came into the kitchen
and saw a dish Of big pickles on the table.
His mamma was making some little cakes
and was in the kitchen at the time.
Puggy cried: "Oh. mamma, want q
pickle"
pickles are not good for little boys"
explained mamma. But will give you a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

~ HE planet Venus begins as Evening
Star and continues as such till Sep
- TENDER Is, after which date she 10
Morning Star the remainder Of the year.
The planet Mars will be Morning Star
till November 25, and then Evening Star
till the close of the year.
The planet Jupiter begins as Morning
Star and continues as such till April
80, after which he is Evening Star till
November 1S. Then he becomes Morning
Star again and continues as such till the
end of the year.
The planet Saturn is Evening Star until
May 1. after which it becomes Morning
Star till November 10. Then 1t is again
Evening Star till the close OF the year.
There will be two eclipses of the sun
during 1911 One will occur on April
28 and viii be only a partial eclipse
here, but total in some parts of Aus
tralia and Central and Southern Pacific
Ocean. The annual eclipse will occur on
October 21. invisible here, but visible
to the greater part of Asia, Australia and
portions of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04
ADDITIONS.

1. Add a small domestic animal to q
bite and get an aromatic plant.
2. Add a mortal to antiquity and get
to take under control.
8. Add the sun to a unit and get to give
comfort.
4. Add q lovely color to a metallic In
strument used for giving forth sound and
get a pretty wild flower.
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES.
HIDDEN PROVERBs-Neuer ourS the
candle at both ends.
ZYGZAG PUZZLE - Doctors. Cross.
soords, 1. Dirt. 2. Port. 8. Lock. 4.
Loft. 5. Plot. 8. Pray Z. Song.
PICTURE PUZZLE - Street sfoeepeT
found; 1, too cents. 2, a gold rta0. 3.
Tsco rolls of sketches. (. Diamond
bracelet.
HIDDEN PICTURE-Upssde do1ow. "
ty1EH at neck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04
The Boys Debating Society.

~ AUL SMITH was elected chairman
Of the meeting. It was not wholly
due to Pauls ability to preside
as an officer of dignity that caused
his comrades to confer the honor
upon him. 1t was his name which stood
him in good stead. Paul was a very
weighty name, one indicating strength of
character ana wisdom Of mind.
The meeting-which was being held by
The Boys for the purpose of orga MIXING
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04
A Fatal Leap.

A FROG who spied crocodile
"A Soundly sleeping in the Nile
Said, Il will end that sweet repose
By hopping on that ugly nose"
TTPON his mind it did not dawn
~ The crocodile would chance to yawr
His great mistake he saw too late
To save him from an awful fate.
NOW from this tale moral reap:
~ Consider well before you leap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

that we-we-have a."
That we elect a secretary" whispered
in loud correction the wise Bricktop.
THAT We elect a secretary" said the
Chair. 'All In favor Of the secretary"
"Of the notion" corrected Bricktop.
''Of the notion said the Chair, red
dening still more, "please signify by say
ing l."
''I'' yelled vociferously a dozen voices
Those opposed to the motion say no."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

said the Chair.
MOI yelled one voice. 1t came from
small Bill Baker, who was sitting on the
door in the rear of the room.
Say, kid, what you objecting to a sec
rotary for2' asked Eavey, turning fierce
ly on the bold-voiced little Bill.
Cause, got a right to vote to please
myself, amt I?'' asked Bill, glaring at
his questioner. Il don't have to say II
just because you do. Smarty.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04
Finding a Home.

TWO sparrows sat on a leaf1ess limb;
Il The weather bleak and cold;
And the poor little things did shiver and shake
They were not very big nor old.
One said to the other in little chirps:
ooh, wouldn't warm nest be
The suggest thing in all the worlda-
A nest that would hold you and me?"
'Yes yes" the second sparrow replied,
"A nest made of feathers and hayl
But-say, what is that round and dark
That thing in the tree cross the way1'
Then bird number one turned about to look
And gay chirruped: "In be blest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

To decipher obliterated inscriptions on
old coins place the coins on q hot iron
for several minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

If the thing you have pointed out
to me
Is not last years birds nestl
Lets fly cross that way and take
peep.
We may find it is just to our
taste;
And if so we'll certainly move
right in
Not a single hour will we
waste"
So into that last years nest they
moved,
And were sheltered from wind
and cold;
They were just as snug as bugs in
rug,
Or as dear little lambs in fold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-03-04

"a OSEY and Posey were twin sisters
They lived in the country, far far
from a town or city, and three
miles from a little village. Their
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1911-11-24
Criminal Intent Denied.

Boise.-The Idaho men indicted at
Spokane in connection with the pro-
motion of the Idaho Hardwood Com
pany, declare that they will be able
to show that they were guiltless of
any criminal intent.
Their version is that they bought
stock in a company that had been
encouraged by the United States Gov
eminent to increase the growth Of
eucalyptus trees in this state. They
had been nominally chosen as officers
of the company and their names ap-
peared upon the stationery. which
was mailed without their knowledge
for promotion purposes by an agent
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1911-11-24
IDAHO SCHOOLS ARE RICH
irreducbIe Fund Reaches Total of
Million Dollars.

Moscow.-That none of the western
states have a better school land en-
dowment than Idaho and that the time
is near when it will not be necessary
for the levying of any special taxes
to maintain the public schools, Is the
declaration IT State Land Commits
siOner Georga A. Day,
He believes tnat there is now about
$1,000,000 in t.. irreducible school
fund and that la.sre are about 2,000,,
600 acres of state school lands yet to
be sold. AS clause in the state con-
stitution provides that these lands can
not be sold for less than $40 an acre,
they will add to the present fund
$20,000,0O0.
In addition to that, the public
schools hold an interest in about 45o,-
600 acres of special grant lands,
which, it Is estimated, will bring the
ultimate fund up to between 100000
900 and $4O,OOO.OO0. with annual in
terest returns, when based upon per
cent investments, ranging between
S1.5O0,OOO and $2.o00.0O0
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1911-11-24
HAWLEY HITS GOVERNMENT
Land Laws Retard Development OF
State, Says Executive.

Boise.-Governor Hawley, the Dem
ocratic executive of Idaho, embel-
lished his record as an active oppo-
nent of the national administration
with public statement, in which he
called upon citizens of the state to
unite in fight for reform in the mat
ter of the land laws.
The governor is as severe in his
censure as he was in his attack on
the Department Of Justice for the par
don OF Robnett, the embezzling bank
clerk.
"Tbe government apparently has
done everything possible" he says, "to
retard the development of the state.
One third of the area of the state has
been placed in forest reserves and
regulations have been adopted that
make it almost impossible to acquire
homesteads in these reserves, al
though the laws provide therefor"