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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
HER NAME WAS DEHRA.

Once there was a little girl, her
name was Dehra She never liked to
stay In the house and one day
her mamma told her to do the sweep
ing while she made garden. Dehra
did not like to sweep, so as soon as
her mother was out Of sight she got
her little pink sunbonnet and started
to the woods to gather flowers.
She took little rush basket along
to put them in. There was timber on
all sides Of the house but the east side
so she started west for she knew just
where the most and prettiest flowers
were. She had gone about a mile
when she found some very pretty blue
bells and adder tongues SO she stopped
and picked some, but suddenly looking
up she found she was in place she
had never h~An hafore. She looked
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
THE PRESENT CONTEST.

Thfs 10 tho time of the year when
every one u Interested In the outdoor
life, consequently we think the sub
jects for q new contest should be
along this line. We want the Juniors
to tell their stories in about 300 words
or lesA
Tho subjects for the big contest
are:
identifying the Back Yard"
"Pretty School House Grounds"
my Mothers Flower Garden"
"A May Pole Party"
Spring Flowers"
''Where the Wild Flowers Grow"
This contest will close Monday, May
20, and the writer's can select prize
from among the following articles:
A bracelet, necklace, ring or little
clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
CHICKENS AND MORE CHICKENS
At Ia RUE'S.

Dear Cousin: will write you a few
lines today.
How are you, am fine and dandy.
I am not at school today as have q
cold. What are you doing? Ruth
Steele is my teacher. I like her fine.
We have been flower hunting several
times. We came over today. Irwin
hurt his thumb It Is very sore. Sun
day was mammals birthday. She got
twelve cards. They are all pretty.
When are you coming out to see us?
We have nearly a hundred more little
chickens so altogether we have about
$50. How many have you got?
Well Fac I expect I had better close
for this time, hoping to hear from you
soon through the Courier Junior I re-
main,
Your Cousin,
La Rue Downing
Douds-Leando, Iowa, r. r. No. I.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
zELPHA's FIRsrLETTER.

Dear Juniors This is my first let.
ter to the Courier Junior.
For pets have dog and two cats.
I have four sisters and four brothers.
Their names are Hattie, Mary, Dollie
and Clara, and Fred, Edd, William and
George.
I haven't missed a day Of school.
MY teachers name is Juanita Warner.
70 to Elm Grove school. have just
one more week of school. We are 60
ing to have picnic the last day OF
school. Our school will be out the II
of May. We take the Daily Courier.
Zelpha Elder, Age 8.
Ottumwa, Ia, Route No. 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
NY PARTY.

One Saturday asked my mamma II
I could have a party that night.
She said, mo. you can't tonight"
teased and leased her, but she
would not let me.
So In the evening company came
and wanted her to 90 over to my
aunt's, So she went and left my SIS
ter and I at home.
There came knock at the door and
she told me to 60 and open the door.
opened 1t and there stood about
twenty of my friends.
My sister had invited them and
that was why my mamma wouldn't
let me invite them.
was so surprised didn't know
what to do
! We played games and had music on
the organ and photograph and at a
late hour they departed for their
homes, all declaring they had had a
nice time.
-. C. Fac Roby,
Troy, Davis Co., Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
LEILA CAN SEE MOUNTAINS.

Dear Editor:
My papa takes the Ottumwa Courier
and have been reading tho young peo-
pies letters and enjoying them very
much.
thought would write letter to the
young people Of the Courier. live one
and one half miles northeast Of Powell,
wyoming. We can see mountains all
around US and they are white with
snow. But there is no snow here. We
had but very little snow here.
have been going to school all win
ter. My teachers name is Mrs. Stock.
am in the fourth grade.
Leila Johnson.
Powell, Wyo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
WRITES TO RUTH cHRIsTY.

Dear Cousin: How are all Of you
folks? We are all we'll. Do you go
to school now? We go to school every
day. Have you gone flower hunting
yet this year? We have gone several
times at school and In the evenings
when we came home. There are
lots Of flowers in bloom now. Have
you got any little chickens yet? We
have twenty-four We are not at home
noe. Are up to Mr.. Davidson's and
are having a good time. We read your
letter in the Junior page. We like to
read the letters. Do you folks take the
Courier? We will close for this time
hoping to hear from you soon through
the Courier.
From your cousins,
Minnie and Mile Huffman.
F1oris, Iowa, r. r. No. 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18

to town yesterday and got new hat.
I hope you print this letter mamma
said you could not read it but want
to show her you can. am doing my
best to print plain. We went to Jim
Sloans last Friday and I played with
her little chickens. We haven't any
and haven't any brothers or sisters
either. am very tired now and Will
close. Oh, yes forgot have little
bit Of yellow kitten. Oh so tiny.
haven't named him yet. Best wishes
to all.
Leora Mae Dawson, age
F1oris, Iowa, r. r. No. s.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18

You've got . permanent position" She
then told Simon about what happened
while he was gone.
Mr.. Hitler could contain himself no
longer, but threw his arms about his
wife.
I will also state that Mr.. Hil1er &C
cepted the position Mr.. Ransaellar OF.
fered him and ever after lived an
honest life. as
Vida Wahle Age IA,
9l8 e. Williams St.,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
NY PARTY.

Dear Editor: Once upon time my
mamma had a surprise on me. I
never felt so scared before. There
were so many girls and boys all sit
ting around the room. But pretty soon
the games started. I can't remember
quite all their names but anyway my
scare wore off and we had a barrel Of
fun, when once the party got begun.
There was ice cream, nuts and cake,
and jellies Of every kind. At good-by
time had to say I'd like a party every
day.
Howard Taylor, age 6.
Bloomfield, Iowa, r. r. No. l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18

Robina Bayue. I like her fine. TIL,
school - two miles from home. M,
sister, Dora, and drive our poney and
we take Mabel. Ethel and Ollie Ben
nett with us. Ny best school mate il
Earl Robertson.
My birthday is the oath Of June. ]
will be years old.
1t Is raining very hard this morning
! hope tomorrow it will be a nice day
because we want to- 60 to church.
l have two sisters and one brother
Their names are: Florence, aged 10.
Orrin, aged Is, and Dora, age 10. am
the smallest one Of the family.
Alva Cobler.
Ottumwa. Iowa. Route No. 3.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
THE COURIER JUNIOR
puhiished BY
the COURIER PRINTING Co.
oTTuMWA. IOWA.
MATILDA 0EvEREAUK.
EDITION.
FOUR PRIZES AWAIT JUNIORS.

Dear Juniors.-Four prizes are al
most ready to send to four Juniors,
Hazel Kitterman. Evelyn Bequeath,
Hildred Dornell and Inez Grimes. We
cannot send these prizes until we
have the correct addresses Of the
Juniors. When we say correct ad-
dresses" we expect the Juniors to un.
derstaud that we want the names OF
their parents or the persons with
whom they live, as we'll as their own
names. The mail carriers find 1t DIFF
ficult sometimes to locate children I'M
less their mail is sent in care OF their
parents We hope hereafter when
Juniors arc awarded prizes they will
send US their correct addresses at
onoe
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18

little camper after all-and father says
next summer maybe"
20 mother, mother, does he say
we'll go? really GOT"
"He says maybe" laughed his moth.
er, returning his bear hug.
And every night, when we feed the
fish, will you tell me camp story?
and We'll pretend the fire is a camp
f1re?"
"Ill try, Insatiable!" laughed his
mother; but maybe the stories will
not hold out. Anyway, I know one
more, about a frisky little chipmunk
that we used to call Skipjack, and I'll
tell you that tomorrow night"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
EDWARD FEEDS THE CHICKENS.

Dear Juniors:
have never written to the Junior
page so I thought I would write. I go
to school when it Is not too cold My
teachers name is Fatima Bollman.
like her fine. It Is one mile and three
quarters to our school Papa takes us
most of the time. l have two sisters,
Velva and Agnes. Agnes is not very
WELL feed the chickens every morn
ing Some little chickadees come and
eat I like to feed the little birds.
have for pets pony, two dogs and
two pigs.
Edward Carter, ago T.
Sigourney, Ia, r. No. I.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
RAB BITS.

I am at my grandpa's now. He has
black rabbit He did have another
one but he thinks it Is dead for 1t don't
come out Of the hole any more. There
is a wire cage around the hole, so
they can't get away. They are tame.
He paid Is cents for them. I had two
for a while but sold them to my
cousin. They were about half grown
when I sold them. They eat grass, dry
bread, radish, turnips. bark, potatoe
peeling and oats, wheat, corn.
Ronald Robinson, age 10,
707 Richmond Ave., Ottumwa, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
RuTHs PARTY.

when I was six years old mamma
had a party for me. She invited twelve
of the little boys and girls and they
all came and spent the afternoon. We
an had q fine time and every one
brought me birthday remembrance.
And about o'clock my mamma in
vited US to the table and we served
oysters. crackers, peaches, cake and
candy. After our lunch we went out
and played some more and they all
went home wishing me many more
hanec birthdays.
Ruth HutchtnSs, age 3
Bloomdeld. Ia, r. No. s.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
WALTERS SCHOOL ELM GROVE.

Dear Juniors:-I go to school every
day.
We have named our school house
Elm Grove. / have one brother and
sister.
had a nice time coasting down hill
this winter and ran into snowbanks.
One time l was coming down very
steep hill and 1 fell off. was dragged
little piece. One Sunday this win
ter my brother was coming down very
steep hill and he hit very deep snow
bank and fell off the sled and slid
about foot.
Walter Forsythe, Age s.
Ottumwa, a., Route No. 3.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
SEVEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS

I. Use one side Of the paper only.
3. Write neatly and legibly, using
ink or q sharp lead pencil.
5. Always sign your name in full,
snd state your age.
4. Number your pages.
3. Do not copy stories or poetry
and send 10 as your own work.
g. Always state choice Of a prize
on q separate piece of paper, with
name and address In full.
z. Address tho envelope to Editor
Courier Junior, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
LEoRA PRINTS HER LETTER.

Dear Editor: You do not know how
glad I was to see my last letter in
print thought my little bunnie
Easter card was just fine. thank you
for it. I wish was old enough to
write a nice story. It takes so long
to print. I have about $50 post cards
all my own. would like to get cards
from some of the Juniors.
Minnie and Mile Huffman and / are
having lots of fun gathering flowers.
After they come from school, we went
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
ANOTHER NEW JUNIOR.

Dear Juniors:-This Is my first time
I have written.
Our school is out the 18th day Of
May.
L am eight years old.
Twill be nine years old in December.
have four brothers and two sisters.
NV teachers name is Miss Juanita
Warner.
Anna McMullin, Age 8.
Ottumwa, L., Route No. 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
SOME UNUSUAL STORIES.

Every once In a, while some Junior
writes what might be termed an I'M
usual story. Well, in order to en-
courage this pleasant feature of the
Junior we have decided to give prizes
for such stories. These stories must be
a tale of actual happenings, not an
imaginary story.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
STILL SEND POST CARDS.

We want the Juniors to continue to
wrtte letters to the Junior and to each
other through the Junior page. We
have some splendid stories today. We
will send out post cards to all the
writer's whenever their letters or
stories appear.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
TIVE BOY AND THE BIRD.

"a little boy, with some little tools
IN q little tool-chest new,
Was looking around for little work
Fur his little hands to do,
When a little bird. with a glossy
breast,
Flew down to a cherry limb
That was very close to the little boy,
And twittered song to him.
Tho lfttle song pleased the little boy,
Who said to the little bird:
'Your song Is sweeter, it seems to me,
That any I ever heard.
But can tell. by your tone OF voice,
That you're wanting something now,
And I'll gladly help you, as best can,
II you'll only tell me how"
The little bird, with a little hop,
Came a little closer then,
And joyful note from his ruffled
throat
Came bubbling in song again.
And the little song told the little boy
That a pretty thing to give,
Is a little house to little bird
Who's hunting a place to live.
The little boy, with some little tools
In a little tool-chest new,
Was happy, indeed, for little work
That his little hands could do.
And the little bird with the glossy
breast
Soon found near the cherry limb,
A little house that the little boy
Had built with his tools for him.
The little bird saw the little house,
And his heart was filled with glee;
And I needn't say he hurried away
For his little mate to see.
And they built their nest in the little
house,
Where they live in peace and joy,
And the tree-tops ring with the songs
they sing,
In thanks to the little boy.
Charles Hardy in June st. Nicholas
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
"oAkoER" 10 PETERS DOG.

I have never written to the Junior
page.
Papa takes the Courier. I like to
read the letters and storieA
got through reading q book this
morning. The name Of 1t was the
Erie Train Boy"
For pets I have dog. I call him
Danger.
have one sister and one brother.
My sisters name IL Laurrett2, and
my brothers is Adrian.
MY school was out on April 26.
Peter Dale Goehring, age 8.
Hedrick, Iowa, Route No. 5.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
A SURPRISE PARTY.

On my tenth birthday April 80, 1911
my parents gave me surprise party.
There were twenty here. We played
games such as drop the handkerchief
and New York trade. We also swung
till we all had blisters on our hands.
For refreshments we had Ice cream
and cake. My party lasted from
o'clock In the afternoon until o'clock
Opal Locke,
Hedrick, Ia, r. No. l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
FIVE L,rTLE PUPPIES.

One upon a time there were i've lit
lie puppies. Their names were Shep,
sport F1do. Fr1sk and Buster and
their mamma's name was Frisk. she
was a nice doggie. Ono daT she went
away to ret them something to eat and
the yplayed and ran around. When their
mother got home they were very glad
TO see her. .--s
Addie Barwick, age II,
Ottumw1, Ia, r. No. l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
THE PRIZE WINNERS.

The following Juniors are awarded
prizes In the recent short story con-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18
ALvA SMALLEST IN FAMILY.

am little boy 6 years old. q
to school. Ny teachers name Il
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18

FAYEsClARk.
AATTN elatTH.
MARIE GILBERT.
MABEL 9ktRvlN. =
MARY TWEEDY.
MARY v. o'1Rl EN-.
RUTH ooIrRY.
HAZEL 0UeTlN.
HOWARD TAYLOR.
BERNARD TAYLOR.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-05-18

NoTlcEl
Al letters for thls department. mus
70 addressed,
Courier Junlor,
ottumvs, lows. J,
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Douds-Leando, Iowa, r. R. No.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
Big Wheat Storage Plant

Work was commenced Saturday on
breaking ground for the erection OF
the big. elevator for the Mesa flour
mill, says the Grand Junction
Sentinel.
This elevator will be the largest
and most modern between Denver
and Salt Lake City. and willin many
respects be far ahead Of some Of the
elevators In the wheat belts Of the
eastern slope.
The new structure will have a
capacity Of 5000 bushels, and will be
built throughout Of reinforced con-
crete. 1t will be 80 feet high, and
the cost will be more than $50,OOO.-
Rifle Telegram.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

Woodrow Wilson, In his tour
through the west has met with most
fiattering receptions. There is moth
ing about him like the wonderful
oratory of Bryan to draw crowds
which shows that it is not mere
curiosity that draws the multitudes
out to catch glimpse of his strong,
honest face and to shake his hand
when possible. The people every
where are deeply impressed with the
greatness of this mans character,
intellect and patriotic leadership.
While this campaign IL free from
spectacular plays 1t is clearly evident
that an overwhelming majority of
the people of this country are firmly
determined to send that great states
man to the White House. Demo-
Gratis whoop it up wherever you go,
for you have something to whoop for
all right.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12


The Poudre Valley, Windsor, Colo,
one of the leading Democratic papers
Of the state, believes in giving all
candidates an equal chance to reach
the voters, so its colmns are open to
Republican candidates at regular ad-
vertising rates. Quite . number Of
other state papers (boti' Democratic
and RepublicsD are doing Likewise
on sths- theory that everyone has :
right to be heard along legitimate ad-
vertising lines. The p. v. editor is
holding the editorial page for his
own use and the support Of the Demo-
cratic ticket from Woodrow Wilson
to precinct officers. This is proper.
Give 'em all the right to be heard.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
Why You Should Vote for James C.
Gentry for District Attorney

Every good citizen is much inter-
ested In the due enforcement OF the
laws Of his county and state. The
officer who prosecutes the violation
of tho law is the district attorney,
and when it is generally Understood
that the person who violates the law
shall be made to atone for his wrong.
1t has . strong tendency to prevent
the commission of crime, and the less
crime We have the less expense there
Is to the taxpayer.
Mr.. Gentry has served the people
honestly and faithfully. and all over
the 9th Judicial district the criminal
records show that crime has dimin-
ished instead of increased, because
Gentry has been a terror in the eyes
of the criminal. No district attorney
in the state OF Colorado has made
such Successful record as has MIR.
Gentry.
He is;recognized by all who have
heard him in the trial of criminal
cases q being one Of the best pros
ecutOrs in the state OF Colorado.
There will be but little politics In
voting for him, for Republicans AZ
we'll IS Democrats who have regard
for an able, fearless and efficient
officer will vote for James e. Gentry.
Mr.. Gentry never starts a case un-
less he believes the party is guilty
and then proceeds to push the case
to a final hearing with all the skill.
energy and acumen that could be ex-
pected Of any attorney. His record
In the office has been most enviable
one. Term after tenn OF district
court has closed throughout the dis
trict with the result of convictions in
every criminal case that was tried.
During the eight years that he has
served the people of this district. not
single information or indictment
which he has drawn has ever been
quashed; this of itself speaks untold
praise of his ability rs a criminal
lawyer, especially when we consider
ClAO hO tilCu ShSCb us"tuob
of the leading lawyers of the state.
With Gentry as district attorney
you are never required to employ
special counsel to assist him, for
with him prosecuting the pleas of
tie people he needs no assistance. He
IL hard working, extremely skillful
and vigorous lawyer, and the district
Is TO be congratulated upon having
such = prosecutor, for IS long IS he
represents the people It ia safe to say
the peoples interests will be pro-
tected.
Mr.. Gentry is not only a good
lawyer and prosecuting attorney but
he is one of our best and most reliable
and progressive citizens. Ever since
he has lived In the district he has
been engaged In the ranch and stock
industry, employing many men and
making friends with all whom he
comes in contact. He has the loyal
support Of the citizens of his own
county almost to a man regardless of
politics.
You can make no mistake in cast
ing your vote for him on November 8.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12
Of Colorado, at the City of Denver. this 5th
day of October, A. d. 1912.
Secretary Of State.
Office of the County Clerk and Recorder Of Rio
Blanco County, Meekcr, Colorado October

Office of the County Clerk and Recorder Of Rio
Banco County, Meekcr, Colorado, October
9th, 1912.
In compliance with the above request. and in
accordance with the laws and parts Of Election
Laws cited. notice is hereby given that IA Gen-
and voting precincts Of Rio Blanco county. in
the state aforesaid, on the Tuesday succeeding
the first Monday in the month OF November. A.
ID. 1912, to-wit: On the fifth t5tlI) day OF Novem-
her, A. ID. 1872 And that said day the FOL
lowing County and Precinct officers are also to
he elected. to-wit;
One County Judge.
One County Clerk and Recorder.
One County Sheriff.
One County Treasurer.
One County Assessor.
One County Superintendent OF schools.
One County Surveyor.
One County Coroner.
One County Commissioner within and for
COMMISSIONER District No. ..
One County Commissioner within and for
Commissioners District No. 3.
Justice Precinct No. l.
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two Constables.
Justice Precinct No. 2
Two Justices of the Peace
Two Constables.
Justice Precinct No. B
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two Constables.
Justice Precinct No. -
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two ConstHbles.
Which election will be opened at o'clock in
the morning and continue open until o. CLOCK
in the evening Of the same day.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and official seal. at Meeker; this 9Th day
Of October A. D. 1872 cierE H. r and s Recorder.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

While trying to side-step a fright
ened team on west main street, last
Saturday, the Borton auto, contain
ing three passengers and the man at
the wheel, turned over, burying all
four under the machine. All were
hurt. particularly A. J. Pierce, who
had his right shoulder knocked out
of joint. DIR. French attended to the
injured. Mr.. Pierce had so far re-
covered from the effects of his in
juries as to be able to resume his
journey to his Denver home Wednes-
day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1912-10-12

While up on the Smith ranch. Sui
phur, last Friday, Frank Eggs was
taken suddenly i'll. He was alone,
but fortunately the Smith boys
showed up next day and removed
Mr.. Eggs to the home ranch below
town. Good care and good doctoring
brought him out all right in Il few
days, but Frank says next time he
goes away from home he will take
one of the boys along, in case of
emergency.