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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13
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Items for the East Topeka column may
be telephoned to Ind. phone 1751.1

Miss Ella Gill has returned to work af.
ter being off several days on account of
illness.
Miss Cora Noel of Manhattan is here
visiting her sister, Mrs. Ed Thomas of
Highland avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence w Hutson left
Wednesday evening for Lacon, Ill, where
they will visit Mr.. and Mrs; Walter L
formerly Miss Josephine Gaumer and was
married to Mr.. Clarence W.: Hutson
December q in Urbana, Ohio They have
been spending their honeymoon in To-
pelza the guests of his parents, Mt. and
Mrs. G. L. Hutson, of 4S4 Sumner ave
illinois, they will return to Urbana, Ohio,
to make their future home. Mr.. Hutson
an employee 9f the has eefneed from
Lecompton where she spent several days
visiting friends.
Miss nellie Heberlee has returned to her
home in Leroy, Kansas, after spending
several days here the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Leo Phelps, of 424 Madison street.
in Wakarusa, visiting relatives and
Miss Helen Brit of Wa-Keeney, Kan,
spent Thursday here visiting relatives and
ing i'll several days with an attack of
the grip.
Ray is expected to return m a few days
| from Indianapolis, Ind, where he has
spent several weeks visiting his parents.
Mrs Douglas Bedwell and daughter
Pearl of Horton. Kan, are here spending
several days on shopping tour. While
| in the city they are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs s. A. Bedwel1 of Tenth and Cali
VIM. Buschacher left today for Okla
homa to spend ten days on business
| trip.
| Mrs T. E. Cook of Highland avenue is
/ suffering with an injured foot. which was
poisoned several days ago.
| Miss Georgia Stafford is improving after
several days illness at her home on
| Mrs. ]. W. Giliard entertained the Bel
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WILL TRY TT OVER AGAIN.
Mrs. Louella E. Hovatter Files Her
Second Suit for Divorce.

suit for divorce today from S. w. Ho-
WAITER a brakeman for the Santa Fe,
alleging that he is an habitual drunk
ard. His more recent digressions from
the sober paths were the protracted
sprees, one of which began Thanks
giving and lasted three weeks, and tn.
other beginning Christmas and lasting
until New Years day. During the last
extended jag. she alleges, he struck her
with his fists, seriously bruising her.
Her first suit was begun two years
ago but was dismissed by her when her
husband promised to amend his erin g
ways She claims to have supported
herself and bought her own clothes
during all her married days.
Lewis Single Binder gives man what
18th cir II
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view Literary society at her home, S36
Highland avenue, Wednesday afternoon.
ing officers being elected: Mrs. S. A
Bedwell. president; Mrs. Ed Mattingly.
vice president; Mrs. Della Stafford, secre-
tary; Mrs. ]. w. Gillard. treasurer; Mrs.
E. L. Overton, chaplain, and Mrs. c.
Linge, assistant chaplain. Besides the
were present: Mrs Ralph Elerick, Mrs
John Stafford, Mrs. ]. M. Curry Mrs. Ed
Thomas, Mrs. Hershell, Mrs. j ohm Busch
acher, Mrs. Gilchrist, Mrs. Hawkins and
Mrs. Shafer.
Mr.. Bert Foster has returned to work
at the Western X-Ray company after be-
ing off several days with an attack of the
grip.
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GOOD WORD FOR SEITZ.
L1Iackett Expects Playwright to Reach
Fame of Augustus Thomas.

Though dolorous wall has arisen in
some places regarding the state of the
theater in the United States, James K
Racket who appears in THE King
Game" at the Grand tonight, sees con-
ditions in a roster light than the ma
Efority of the bewailers. Among other
observations on the theater of the mo-
ment, he said:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13
Women Are Barred.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Jan. 49,
The state board of agriculture has pro-
claimed all the appointive Offices va
cant and in appointing new employees
will consider only the applications OF
men. J. NJ Sandlin of Guthrie has
been elected secretary of the board.
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w A N T S
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS
~
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

N Pomeroy and wife to c. A. Jones,
pit. lots 81 and Jackson ST.. North
Topeka 81 csc
J.. Behler to E. Behler and wife. 2-S
int. in lots 271-3-5 and Z, Eighth
ave. east. Observation-Disclosures.
A P. Kientz and wife to J. NJ Orr
and wife, lots S1-79 and II Tyler St,
Douthitt Place add Observation-Disclosures. G, $50
w NJ. Groves to M. Mallon lot 267
Monroe st.........-:.......... - 8. 50C
5. A Thurston and husband to L. W.
Smith, lots 529-31 and 3 Lane ST.,
Williams s Dillon add. ............... 4.so(
J. H. Johnston and wife to J. H Nc
Spadden, tract in Rural Homes sub III
J. s. Daniels and husband to B.
Tauer, lots 766 and IS Clay St,
Steele's add. 20I
Quick claim deeds: V. L. Hoult to c.
NJ. Hoult, lots 39S-400 and 402 Tyler
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Notice is given that the stockholders Of
the Aetna Building & Loan Association
of Topeka, Kansas. will hold their annual
meeting in the office of the said Associa-
ton in the City of Topeka, Kansas, on
Tuesday, the Gath day of January, A. D.
1911 at 10 o'clock A: NJ. of said day. for
the purpose of electing a Board of Direc-
tors for the ensuing year. and to trans
act any other business that may properly
come before said meeting. All proxies to
be voted at said meeting must be on file
with the secretary of said Association on
or before noon of January H.. 1911.
BY order of board of directors.
JNO. Q. ROYCE. Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13
PHOTOGRAPHER

WEHE'S pictures please. You get your
moneys worth. then some. Try him.
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POOL AND BILLIARD TABLES.

FOR SALE-New and secondhand bill
lizard and pool tables and bowling. alleys
We lead the world In cheap bar fix
lures; easy payments. Send for catalogue
runswick-Balke-C o1lender Co., 15zV-1
Main street. Kansas City. Mo:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

wANTED-MALE HELP.
MORE MEN NEEDED At ONCE for
electric railway motormen and con-
ductors, 20 to 40 years old $50 to $100
portunity: no strike; write Immediately
for application blank, enclosing stamp.
MEN-Our illustrated catalogue explains
how we teach barber trade in few
weeks, mailed free; Moler Barber Col
lege. Kansas City, No.
wANTED-Married men for farms,
agents. both men and women. Call
mornings, Employment Office, 301 Kansas
ave. Ind. 1884 Red. Bell 1899. Phones al
ways awake.
YOU ARE WANTED for government
position, $4,000 month. Write for list of
positions open. Franklin Institute, Dept
1l4-0. Rochester. n. Y:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and helper for
each bofiermaker to ship out; farm help
hotel help cooks, waitress, house girls,
maids. kitchen help, etc.
CAPITAL Employment Agency. 81 Kan. ave.
The SHAWNEE EMPLOYMENT Agency.
go Kansas ave-. wants wood choppers,
chambermaids and dishwashers. Both
phones 1883.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. helper in R. E.
office on share basis of commissions
earned. Address Augustus. care Journal.
GOOD DRESSERS to have their clothes
pressed at the Enterprise Cleaning Co.,
834 Kansas ave: Phones 113.
WANTED-5Oo men and boys daily to get
free shaves and hair cuts at Schwarze
Barber College, Ill East, 9Th. In the
shop. shave SC, hair cut Toe.
-.
WANTED-FEMAL Help.
WANTED-Woman or girl to do light
house work. Ind. phone 305S.
WANTED-Competent colored girl, gen.
eral house work; must have references.
can 919 Harrison st.
WANTED-Marlxer and sorter for laun-
dry, $40 per week, out of city. Kearney,
600 Kansas ave.
ED-Chambermaid. Apply Nation
al hotel
WANTED-A young lady tenographer for
office of reliable firm. this city. Address
Mercury, care Journal
WANTED--Dining room girl. Fifth Ave-
nue. notel:
BUsINEss CHANCES.
FOR sALE-Cheap, small grocery: has
good cash trade. VIM. Mickle. 4O2 Kan
sas ave.
FOR SALE-Restaurant, doing good busi-
ness and making money; good reason
for selling: Address J: 3. J.. care Journal
business: half interest all. Call 40
North Kansas ave. Ind. phone 2032 White.
WANTED-A partner with about $500 to
$500 in one of the most profitable bust
ness in the city. Address care of " P,
Journal. Topeka, Kan.
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PAVING.

CAPITAL CITY VITRIFIED BRICK g.
PAVING CO.. PA E. 9Th st. Mfgs. of
building. paving and sidewalk brick.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-01-13

Lewis Single Binder gives man what
he wants. a rich. mellow-tasting cigar.
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APPLES.

RE-PACKED Grimes Golden S1.40. JON
atfans $1.25, York Imperials 81 Is, Ben
Davis 81 .O5 per box delivered. W. K Stock
Bell phone go, Granville; Ind. 2495 White.
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FOR EALE-Rose comb Rhode Island Red
cockerels and hens. Mrs. VIM hodeIlck
r. 2, Topeka Ind. phone 2T80-Ring :.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
Goodness & Chapman
Second St. North.

day in honor of her 18th birthday.
Games were played and a fine lunch
was served at o'clock.
Miss Mamie PotzeI returned to her
home in Neenah after a pleasant
weeks visit with her friend, Mrs. ].
E. Bryan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. NJ. Noel of Fond
Du Lac We're guests of the formers
parents over Sunday.
We failed to mention last week that
our White City Band were all up to
the concert given by the Grand Rap
ids band last week
Mr. and Mrs. A. Madsen entertain
ed the card club at their home Sat
urday evening. 6a.a
Mrs. E. Harris of Nekoosa was a
caller in our village Sunday.
j. E. Aucutt was the guest of his
brother in Amigo a few days tileA
past week.
A Union Sunday school was organic
ed last Sunday with large attend
ance
Mrs. P. Ward and Mrs. Nellie Gates
were shopping at the Rapids Monday
evening. $3.50
Miss Delma Padgham was the guest
of Miss Charlotte Buterrick in your
city over Sunday
There was no service. Tuesday even
ing. Rev. Pease of your city being
i'll and unable to come down - ~
Mrs H. Madden was on the sick
list several days the past week
The following letter : is self e.
planatory and speaks for. Itself g.
D. Lamberton, principal and the teach
ers have reason to be proud 6f2le
Prin G. D. Lamberton
Mr. E. G. Ross. Port Edwards, Wis
Feb. 1911.
Dear Sir:
Inspector DreWery's report on your
school, bearing date of Feb. list, is
so favorable in every, particular that
1t seems UNNECESSARY for, me to com
ment on 1t except to state that your
board and teachers are meeting every
requirement of the state graded school
law.
Special mention is made of janitor
service, the department of all pupils,
the organization of the school, and of
the recitations observed.
l wish in conclusion to assure you,
and through you, the remaining mem
bers of your board and the teachers
that their efforts to maintain a good
school are appreciated by the member
of this department.
Yours truly,
c. P. CARY,
State Superintendent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
PER > CNALS

FOR SALE OR TRADE-12O or "a
acre farm. Good clay soil, fair build
ings facing main road, three miles
from railroad ana 20 miles from Grand
Rapids. A bargain for settler or in
yestor. Viii trade for Grand Rapids
property Inquire at the Anderson
Carriage Works, Grand Rapids. Wis,
1td-1tw.
Charles Margeson has just complet-
ell the delivery Of so cords Of buiIdin
rock to be used in the foundation walls
of the new block of Geo. T. Row
land and Son. The lines and corners
have been run out and laid for this
new building and we understand that
rora upon this viii commence as soon
as the frost is out Of the ground.
A large and merry crowd attended
the Aeroplane Party given by the
Amusement Co, at the Rink Monday
evening. Each skater was presented
with an aeroplane hat which they
wore during the evening. The obsta-
Gle and Hurdle Races by the skate
boys afforded much amusement.
T. A. Mason of Rib Lake is spend
ing a few days in the city on bust
ness
Miss Rhoda Dick is confined to
her room this week with the mumps.
James Road left Tuesday for his
home at Sparta after a few days Wis
it in the city on business.
Mrs Frank Willard, who has been
confined to her home the past two
weeks with an attack of rheumatism
is able to be out again.
Mr. and Mrs. V. e. Clemens left
Tuesday for their home at Fond du
Lac after a few days visit in the
city guests Of Mrs. Clemon's sister,
Mrs Norbert Roemer.
Mrs VIM Gooden of Chicago ar
rived in the city Monday and will be
a guest at the c. Gouger home for
few days. Mrs. GoodeII was formerly
Miss Rose Wipperman of this city.
Charles Margeson has secured the
contract from the building committee
to furnish 80 cords of building rock
for the new building to be erected
BY the Odd Fellows lodge
Raymond Richard Of Wausau spent
Monday in the city a guest of his
parents Mr.. and Mrs N Richards
City Attorney Frank W. CaIkins
spent Monday and Tuesday in Madison
on business.
Miss Goldie Kuhl of Edgar, arrived
in the city Monday for a weeks Wis
it with Miss Kate Hofstater
Miss Janette Willis of Elgin, ILL.,,
arrived in the city Tuesday and will
be the guest of relatives for a few
days
The masquerade dance at John
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
Wood County National Bank
n n TaTs

P0ssley's hall last Wednesday nigh
was largely attended in spite of the
incIemency of the weather and a most
enjoyable time is reported. Favors
we're awarded Mr.. BurcheH of Grand
Rapids, as the doctor: Miss Alma
Scott Of Rudolph as night and morn
ing; Otto Thorson Of Port Edwards
as the baboOn, and Miss Olive Water
man Of Biron as a wench. Special
mention should be given Miss Water
man, her sister Miss Agnes Munge,
and the baby. Their makeup as ne
groes was excellent and their acting
perfect.
Miss Caroline Oberbeck is on the
sick list.
Miss Mae Love has been confined
to her home this week with illness.
Mrs. Chas. Duncan returned from a
four months visit with relatives at
New London, Oshkosh and Waupaca.
Builds up waste tissue, promotes
appetite, improves digestion, induces
refreshing sleep, giving renewed
strength and health. That's what Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea will do
35c, Tea or Tablets. J.E. DAILY. Dru,
gist.
Miss Maud Nowatney returned
Tuesday from Marshfield where she
spent Sunday the guest of Miss Lau-
"a Jensen.
Mrs. Emma Bandelin has completed
the improvements on her building on
Grand avenue and opened up same.
New furniture has been purchased
and the place has every appearance
of a first class hotel
Miss Della Paulson' of DeIevan ar
rived in the city Tuesday and will
spend few days in this city and
Nekoosa, the guest of relatives and
friends.
The Good 'Templars installed the of
ficers Of the new year at their meet
ing Monday evening. One new name
was proposed and the lodge decided
to have a social at their next meet
ing. An impromptu program was
an interesting feature of the meeting.
F. G. GiIkey, Fire Insurance Agent,
has moved into the new Wood
County National Bank building. tfw
Miss Vera Rockwell, who attends
Downer college at Milwaukee is spend
ing lew days in the city a guest
of Miss Lucille Church.
Margaret Dorney who teaches
at Waupaca arrived in the city Fri
day to spend the week end a guest Of
her sister Miss Sadie Dorney.
Earl Smith of Madison was a guest
at the H. A Herschleb home Thurs
day
Mrs A. NJ Arpin of Minneapolis,
arrived in the city Friday and will be
a guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. L. Williams for a few days.
Mrs Ed. Erickson of Sun Prairie
who has been spending a few days
in this city, a guest of Mrs. w. J.
Shea left Friday for Babcock accom-
panied by Mrs Shea.
Clarence Hanover travelling auditor
of the .. N. 6 St P. R. R. with head
quarters at Tomah was a business Wis
itor in the city Friday.
J. Alpine returned Saturday from
a few days visit in Chicago going
down to attend the auto show
Harry Burt of Spokane, Washington
arrived in the city Friday and will bg
the guest of his mother for a few
days.
Mrs Guy Nash returned Friday
from Madison and Milwaukee where
she has been spending the past week
the guest of friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
LATEST FROM GEO. w. MEADE

Earl M. Pease, cashier of the First
National Bank received a letter We'd
nesday morning February 8th from
Mrs. Geo. w Meade stating that Mr..
Meade was getting along fine now
and that they hoped to have him able
to leave the hospital soon. We make
this statement to correct many ru-
mors afloat that he is worse, etc
Mr.. Mead's many friends will be glad
to know that he will soon be back
home to his family, home and friends
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
RUMMAGE SALE

The Catholic ladies will hold a rum
mage sale in the old Schumacher
store building, Saturday, February
18th. Good clothing and household
furnishings may be had very cheap.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
Pirnp1es Cured in Ten Days
OR YOUR MONEY BACK

Anyone who has pimples, boils, blackheads
liver spots, open sores and eruptions should
know il is because of bad blood. The circu-
lation has become contaminated with mat
ter that has diseased the blood. which is
being forced out of the system through the
pores of the skin. This condition cannot be
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
PORT EDWARDS.

A. Palm and H. Zurfluh were Alt
dorf visitors Sunday.
Miss Ella Leverance entertained
several of her school mates Satur-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Joseph S. Willfahrt Of Milladore
to Mary Linhart of Milladore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09

cured unless you remove the cause. Bin
Ter Complexion Tablets purify the blood.
strengthen the system and make your skin
healthy, thus restoring your complexion TO
its clear, youthful appearance. If Bin-Ter
don't cure you we will return your money,
Under the purifying and tonic effect Of
Bin-Ter Complexion Tablets the system will
be built up and YOUR skin cleared, usually
in about ten days. Sold by
Days Drug Store
Send zoe to Bin-Ter Laboratory, 155 E. Wash
ington ST., Chicago, for large sample.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
F. MATTHEW'S,
Tailor.

Plainfield Sun-In renewing his sub
scription to The Sun, our old friend G.
]. Fay of Grand Rapids, Il encolse you
s125 for a few more shots Of sun
shine so that the ice will go out,
weather warm up and the fish bite. !"
He also extends to US cordial invi-
tation to come over and go fishing
in his new boat. All right, Chas., If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09

Deposits made in the Savings De
partment of the First National Bank
any time this week will draw interest
from February 1st It is worth while
for those who get their pay checks
the tenth to remember this.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09

day in honor of her 18th birthday.
Games were played and a fine lunch
was served at o'clock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09

The Wausau high school basket
ball team will play Grand Rapids in
the Lincoln high gym Saturday even
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09

Miss Tillie Manske left Thursday
for Edgerton, where she has accept
ed a position. -.
Dir. and Mrs A. P. Hirzy have rent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09

Miss Lucy Smith of Princeton ar
rived in the city Wednesday for a
weeks visit with friends.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-04-20

the common property of the crew. The problem
Of feeding a mascot Is not that need give
anybody any concern for, as may be imagined,
the average naval mascot is hopelessly overfed
by his ndulgent masters, but the responsibility
for keeping pet in his proper place aboard the
vessel and seeing to it that he behaves. is DIFF.
ferent matter. Especially must a sharp watch
be kept on his department II there he several
pets aboard for then the animal jealousy that
usually appears under such circumstances IL
famed to a fierce fame, and freeforall fights on
deck would be daily occurrence for the
vigilance OF the bluejackets detailed to keep
order.
Many persons who seldom visit United States
warships have long been of the impression that
dogs and cats constitute almost the sole repre-
sentatives of the animal kingdom holding posi-
tons naval mascots. This is very far from
being the case. To be sure these household ia
vorites do head the roster numerically, of naval
mascots, but they are by no means in majority
in the whole census Of pets ahoat. On the con
trary find included in the census of the mas
cots Of Uncle Sans navy pretty nearly every ami
NAL that could be mentioned. except the ones that
are too large to find quarters aboard ship and
the very wild ones which are too ferocious to be
tanned, by the Establishments OF the blue
Jackets Furthermore, wide variety OF birds
have proven their eligibility to classification as
naval mascots.
Among the more or less dumb companions
lected by Yankee tars to help enven life aboard
our warships there might be mentioned bears.
Shetland ponies, monkeys, pigs, geese, deer
ducks mice burros kangaroos, raccoons, canarles
parrots an endless variety OF tropical birds. and
almost all the small furbcsring animals. A war.
ship spending most Of her lime along the sea
coasts of the United States may have small and
circumspect lot of pets aboard, but let vessel
go on a cruise to the tropics or around the world
and she is likely TO come home with veritable
menagerle aboard. Once home ports reached
however, such collection Is rapidly thinned out
for many of the sailors send to their homes
shore or bestow upon friends the living trophies
they have brought home. particularly the birds
and monkeys and the quaint little dogs that are
brought from China and japan.
1t s no more than is 60 be expected that the
pets aboard our warships are rule possessed
of wonderful line OF accomplishments When
a warship Is engaged in extensive cruise. the
majority OF the men aboard have. at one time or
another, plenty OF leisure ct their disposal. and
they devote n considerable portion OF Il to teach
ing tricks to the pets aboard Many persons who
have witnessed the really wonderful stunts
done by naval mascots have noticed four foot.
ed mascots marching In parade with a naval
battalion. and conforming to all the military
ders given. have gained the impression that the
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1911-04-20
Parents and chIldren,s Faults.

Parents ought to collaborate with
teachers in helping to develop the
best in their children. and conse-
quently to eliminate the worst In
stead OF this view of the matter we
(says Ella Wheeler Wilcox find par
ents taking stand against the
teacher who tries 10 talk of the faults
Of their children and discuss rem
edy, and all the work which the teach
err has hoped to do in character build
ing falls to the ground under the
lifted hammer OF the unwise and
belligerent parent, who insists that
my child" must be without faults,
and that the teacher who sees faults
is an enemy, not friend. Ii Is sell
dom, indeed. that a man or woman
occupying the position OF n teacher is
prejudiced or has personal or selfish
motives for criticising a child.