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Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
The Swimming Party.

Marjorie Shirnan sidney, Neo. Are is
Blue side.
oh my said Helen Ray. Il wish
there were more good times going on"
Once when ] was girl" replied her
mother, Il had a swimming party"
Mamma" said Helen. ioyfully, do
you think could give one7'
Why YES. DEAR but 40 you and the
other girls know how to SWIM
"No9 but there are water wings to
learn on" che said.
Wei, YOU may speak to the other
girls about g. and u II 10 nice day
Wednesday. We will 60"
May send away and get some water
wings, they are not expensive
Yes, ycC had better send the order
right away"
So II happened on Wednesday morning
AZ $50 that nine happy girls chaperoned
by Mrs. Ray. started out In cars for a
small lake not far from BerryviIle.
When they arrived at FIESTA lake they
Immediately went into a small buildine
used as a dance hall and put on their
swimming suits.
Three OF the girls knew how to swim
10 they coached the others.
After they had been swimming for
half an hour Mrs. Ray called them out
OF the water to a bountiful breakfast.
Then they went swimming again and
returned home at II O'Clock.
They ell said that no party they had
been 20 could equal this one.
After that party many OF the other
girls gave swimming parties. and Helen
never had TO shy she wished there were
more good times.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
The Liberty Rell.

Elizabeth Simmons, Aged Is Years. sOs
Main street, McCool. Neb. Red Side.
There was no celebration IN McCook on
the Fourth OF July, but on the July 3, the
day that the Liberty Bell came TO Nc
Cook there were all kinds OF celebra-
tons. There was a merry-go-round and
lots OF peanuts. popcorn, pop and all
other things children like for celebation.
I'm the evening there were public fire
works and shows. and at 1890 the LIB
crty Bell came. The car was guarded
by four large policemen. The top of the
car was decorated with electric lights.
They gave away little books and buttons
with the Liberty Bell on IT,
The bell was greeted by several thou
sand people.
After all the people saw the bell Il
left McCook and started for its next
stop, which was Denver
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Black Beauty and Ginger.
BY Alice Elvira Crandeu. ASsd :, ya.r,
Chapman, Neb. Blue side,
Cranto,.

by Alice Elvira Cranden. Aged II Years
Chapman, Neb. Blue side.
Crapter ".
Inc next morning when l awake q
groom came and watered ana led me
then he brushed me with a stiff brush
that made my coat look much better.
ABOUT noon Mr. Gray came into the
barn with another man and a little boy
Tho boys name was Willie aud the mnn
MIR. Thoroughbred. was his grandfather
also Nellie's grandfather.
Mr.. Thoroughbred looked me o,or
carefully while Willie begged him TO
buy me.
Know she'll get young again like
Black Beauty did, he said.
AT last Mr.. Thorouehgood Welded IN
Willie's wishes and / was led out bar.
DO not know what will become OF
me now, but l hope / fare as we'll as
you"
So I do l said.
She asked me to tell her my story and
l repeated to her that which has already
been told in the book Of Black Beauty. F"
After had finished I heard Joe Green
calling me. 30 Ginger and walked up
to the gate where he stood.
Joe looked at Ginger curiously and nj
last exclaimed: Ginger, Is II your
The only answer she gave him was
to walk up to him, put her nose on his
shoulder and look into his eyes.
Now he was quite convinced and be-
gan patting and talking to her as he
had done to me when We met
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Stories of Nebraska History
BY A. n. sHEEDON

Plaue and thence over the mountains to
salt Lake aud California
Fremont saw the great future OF the
west more clearly than other explorers.
tie saw in Nebraska the rich soil. the
abundant grass and the beautiful Wtld
flowers. To his eyes this region looked
Ike garden, instead Of q desert, as II
had bcen represented by many.
Nebraska probably owes its name to
Fremont In his report to the secretary
Of war NJ cabs our greaI central river
by It's Indian name Nebraska. OF Fiat
water and the secretary OF war after
wards SugEcsted Nebraska ms good
name for the new TERRITORY
Fremont believed In the future Pacific
railroad and tried TO find an easy.
natural route on which Il might he built
lie became senator from the new state OF
California in 1850 and candidate for pres
idert IN lS5t He died July 3d. 1870, hav-
ing lived to sec the western wilderness
which he had explored filled with mil
lions Of people. great cities built on the
plains and Ia tho mountains ana several
Pacific railroads whore he had dreamed
OF one.
one Of the most thriving cities Of Ne
hraska proudly bears Fromonts name.
The great United states dam at the can
yon OF the Platte river where Fremont
and his party were wrecked IN 1879 is
called The Pathfinder" and great canals
from its mighty reservoir carry the
waters OF tho Rocky mountains far out
on the plains OF western Nebraska. max
ING them blossome everywhere IN
memory OF this great explorer who had
confidence In the development OF the
west
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
The Queens Gift.

BY Mary Bell Maxwell. Aged 10 Years,
2421 Browne Street. Omaha, Blue Side.
One day the queen of the fairies said,
Il am going for a stroll alone today"
All the fairies were surprised for she
never went alone. She started and soon
came to a clear spring. Then she saw
a little girl with a pitcher. MY 1 have
a drink" asked the fairy. with all my
heart" cried the little girl as she filled
the pitcher and held It out to her.
Then came the girls sister, Dorothy.
MAY l have a drink7'' asked the fairy
again. II did not come to serve you"
said the girl with a stamp of her foot.
At this the queen grew angry and threw
the pitcher at her feet as she threw the
girl to one side and called her sister.
Colby, you shall come and live with me,
while you, Dorothy shall be my scrub
woman" So Colby was dressed in velvet
while Dorothy in rags scrubbed the
floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Watches Birds.

By Marie Mahlendor, Aged 10 Years.
Anoka. Neb. Blue Side.
am a new Busy Bee and would like
to join the Blue Side.
One night when | was milking I'm our
cowbarn l heard something squeak. /
looked around and saw an old swallow
feeding her young ones. watched them
every day They are getting very large
hope my story escapes the waste basket.
will write long story next time
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

young one and happened to hit II. Then
v tlew NJ to a tree. That was the first
time ever saw pigeon light in n
tree. Then We made motions and Il flew
hack 70 the barn. The other old one is
sitting on eggs. Ernest made another
nest There are three divisions in st.
The young ones arr beginning to build
IN the middle one. I hope they win stay
DID any Of you Busy Bees ever make
houses for some kind Of birds?
The wren's nests are easy 10 make, for
they nearly always build IN anything. II
they see cat no matter how far or close
to their nest, they have to scold Il.
Can any " you Busy Bees tat? IL
80 ! would be very much pleased u you
would send me q sample.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Why Robert Was Absent.

BY Mary Il. Grevson, West Point, Neb.
Age Is Years. Blue Side.
One sunny morning Robert Davis was
taking his little sister. Grace, to school.
The first bell had not begun to ring. 90
tho children were walking very slowly.
Robert was 10 years old. but Grace was
just and had just started to school.
She had a list OF words her teacher had
given her to show to her mother. and
she was reading them TO Robert
They were going around a bend in the
road when they saw horse coming
toward them at full gallop. IL was
hitched to buggy. Robert quickly got
out OF the way. but when he looked
back Grace was in the middle OF the
road, uncertain which way to go.
The horse was only ii few feet from
her. Not thinking OF bis own danger,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
The Peanut.

BY Beulah Frieze. Aged 10 Years, Grace
vile. Mimi Red Side.
The peanut grows mostly In the south
ern part OF the United States. II grows
in Brazil and then they gather II and ship
1t To Africa. Another name for II is pin1er
or pindaL II gets its name from the
shape of the pod. which is much like a
pea. 1t grows on the ground on little
vines. The vines are of a spreading kind
II has little white blossoms on 81. The
peanut vines are good food for the
cattle.
In Spain the peanuts are mixed with
chocolate. Some people eat the peanuts
raw. but most always they arc roasted.
The size OF II IL about one-inch long
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

During the long summer days while
sitting on the veranda on a warm. sunny
afternoon. you'll find that working this
crochet slip-over corset cover will afford
you a great deal OF genuine pleasure
The design is new and when finished
the garment will make a pleasing ad-
dition 10 your wardrobe.
AS present this piece is sure 70 meet
with lavish and sincere appreciation
on the part of the recipient. The delicacy
that the hand-work imparts 70 the gar
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Boy Finds Unole,

10y Edda Corneer, Aged II Years. SNJ
valley street, Omaha, Blue Side.
There was once boy whose father
ana mother were dead. he had no broth
ers or sisters. lilo had an uncle, but
could not find him
The poor boy worked hard TO make a
hVinG' Hts wages were 81 a week.
One day as he was going to work
he found a package. on the package was
the owners name and address
lie brought IL to the man, and to his
surprise II was his uncle.
lie lived very happy ever after with
his uncle. Good bye, Busy Bees,
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
A Helping Hand.

BS. Henen Zeplin Aged II Years. West
Point, Neb. Blue Side
One hundred and fifty years ago there
lived in little Scottish village poor
widow. who took in washing for a liv-
ing She hired a little girl to carry her
This little girl was kind and will
ing 10 help the old lady in any way.
The old lady possessed an old wash
basket and cautioned the girl not to soil
the clothes. At Christmas time the little
girl gave the old woman a new basket.
The little child did not receive any pres
ents, but remembered what her mother
told her: 1T is better to give than to
receive"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

Robert started back after her. At this
moment Grace's hat blew away. The
Horse SHE'D at this and turned in such
way that Robert was knocked down
Hne the hind wheel OF the buggy ran
over his arm, breaking It. Grace was
unframed JGst then an automobile
came along. which took Robert 20 the
doctor and Grace to school.
Robert was absent from schvol for
a few weeks and Grace said she was
very sorry he was hurt and would keep
out OF the road after this.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Has Interesting Pets.

BY Roxie owen. Age u Years. Grand
Island, Neb. Blue Side.
l am going to tell you about my
brothers pets. They are guinea pigs
and rabbits. The guinea pigs are very
cute. He has two females and one male
They are black and white and brown
and black. The male is brown and
white. When they are hungry they will
whistle till you feed them. You can hear
them whistle up at the house My
brother whistles and they will whistle
also.
The guinea pig belongs to the rabbit
family and are natives of South America
The guinea pigs hair is coarse and
thick. They walk something like a rat
The varieties are English. Peruvian and
Abyssinian. The English are the kind
that pay best The guinea pigs like
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Autumn.

BY Nellie Pearson. Aged u Years. 2T24
Burdette Street. Omaha. Blue Side
The leaves on the trees turn beautiful
colors in autumn. The farmers are busy
picking the corn and storing the grain
for cold weather. The flowers are not
In bloom. The birds do not sing their
sweet songs All the flowers and birds,
except the sparrows, have gone to take
long winter nap. But in the spring
all the birds and flowers will come back.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Conundrums.

BY Myrtle Andersen, Aged Years, 1905
Haskell Street, Omaha. Neb.
Blue Side.
What toe has not a corn and cannot
have a corn? Mistletoe.
What count is that on which you
always lose? Discount.
Why is a baby like q diamond? II IL
dear little thing.
What dover is the most suitable for a
widow? Widower
Which is the favorite word OF a woman?
The laet one.
Why is a gun like an unruly servant?
Because II is often discharged.
Why does a dog wiggle his tail? Be
cause the dog is stronger; II he wasn't
the tail would wiggle him.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
A Nutting Party.
BY Bernlce Simmons. Age Years
beaver city, Neb. Blue side.

BY Bernlce Simmons. Age . Years.
Beaver City, Neb. Blue Side.
One day when was back in Illinois
my mamma. Mrs. White, Ruth. Edna.
my brother, MIR. and Mrs. BaughmAn and
/ went nuttlnR.
We started about o'clock in the
morning. We changed our buggy for
a lumber wagon Then We drove about
five miles to the timber.
Edna, Ruth, my brother and ran
over the Mills while the older ones
shook nuts from the trees. Then we
ate our dinner. Mr.. Baughman went for
water When he came back he said
there was a wolf over there. So we did
not run over the hills any more. We
picked up the nuts and gathered about
thirty bushel OF wainuts and ten bushel
Of hickory nuts. Then we started for
home, which we reached very tired
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

bell called the judges many a time and
they heard the complaints done. After
years the beil-rOpe was worn away by
use. 1t hung out Of reach until someone
passing by mended IT,
Now. Il happened that n famous knight
dwelt in the village. lie had many
hounds, but when he became an old man
he had no love for anything but gold. and
he kept one horse and starved Il in the
stable.
He became 50 greedy that he be.
grUdged the poor horse his scanty food
and turned him out to feed in the streets
The poor creature wandered about un-
fed and forsaken. one summer after
noon as the people dozed in their homes
they heard the bell Of justice"
The judge FASTENED 20 the market
place. who hath been wronEeds" he
asked. But reaching the belfry he saw
only the horse struggling to reach the
vine which had been tied to the belfry
Or said the Judge. the steed pleads
his cause well. He has been forxaien
by his master. whom he served. and he
asks for Justice The people had gath
cred there and the knight also. The
Judge spoke gravely. Here came the
steed who served his master well. who
was abandoned and forgotten. He pleads
for justice, and the law DEGREES that the
man whom he served shall provide him
with food
The knight ashamed. led home his
faithful horse.
The king approved the Judgment. saw
ing My bell. indeed. may be called
the bell OF justice. 1t pleads the cause
even Of the dumb who cannot speak for
themselves"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

BIOLOGISTS of the Department
States government to take
it has been interesting doesn't
Wouldn't Of children
Of to imagine that a
biological and casting
information they seekng7
This is the vacation
in the woods parks let's
sb about eathered upy
amply
fellows will give
departing
quarters.
gathering
to others is half the fun.
Camp
story
Side
Moore the Blue Side.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

One day 1 heard people say that was
going on long journey, from Philadel-
phia to San Francisco, to the exposition.
The day arrived when / was to take
my long journey. They put me on a flat
car which was made for me. At every
town stop am seen by thousands.
have not reached my destination yet. so
have no idea what the large EXPOSE
'tion grounds look like. expect to see
very many people before take my route
back home to the Independence Hall in
Philadelphia.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
RULES FOR YOUNG WRITER'S

1. Write plainly on one side
of the paper only and number
the pages.
2. Use pen and ink, not pen
Gil.
3. Short and pointed arti-
cles will be given preference.
Do not use over $50 words.
4. Original stories or let
ters only will be used.
s. Write your name, age
and address at the top of the
first page.
A prize consisting of a book
will be given to the writer of
the best contribution printed
each week.
Address all communications
to CHILDREN'S D e PA r T.
MENT. Omaha Bee, Omaha,
Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

work last, that IL be enduring and
capable OF rendering satisfaction.
To safeguard, yourself be most par
ticular concerning the crochet cotton
you use. It Is always well 10 buy an
advertised brand. Such are generally
more dependable than those OF unknown
reputation.
In making the illustrated crochet slip.
over corset cover yoke. use a number
steel crochet hook. You will also re-
quire two balls OF No. 20 merce rized
crochet cotton
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

ment cannot be equaled in the usual
slip-over corset cover yokes one gen
orally sees In the shops.
For those who love fine undergarments
and who take pleasure In creating ar
tistic work. / heartily recommend this
pattern-it is neither difficult nor tire
some and will progress very rapidly.
To make this corset cover yoke be-
gin at the left hand side Of illustra-
ton and chain IS stitches-the first row
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

should be made OF solid meshes
The design really commences IA the
second row-oarefully counting the
stitches follow the pattern TO the under
arm-continue underarm to make re-
quired size. The back must be worked
the same as the front. The straps over
the shoulders are fashioned by follow
ing the pattern.
Irrespective OF the pleasure you get
from crocheting. you desire that your
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Liberty Bell Speaks.

Pearl Bryan. Attle Sioux. Iowa Req
Side.
am a new Busy Bee. would like to
Join the Red Side. am going 20 send
a story that the Liberty Bell told:
When was first made. / was a beau
tiful large bell highly polished. The
people hung me in the Independence Hail
in lTe. where after the great war was
rung Till one OF my sides cracked. Peo-
pie Away call me a famouse old bell.
but I don't think So / am daily visited
by people all over the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

and one-half.inch wide Tho color Il a
hght brown. II has huh and the in
ner hut which is much better, is OF DARK
er color
The shape is oblong They use Il for
eating making csnday. oil and Gutter
The kernel Is yellow and Il IL OWNED
into two parts
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Forgetful Children.

BY Helen zeplin. Age II Years. West
Point Neb Blue side.
Some boys and girls show they have
forgotten Christmas. They do not think
OF what poor children are going 20 got.
They think because they are rich they
ought to have more than any one else.
Some children think Christmas Is Just to
receive presents and do not remember IL
is the birth of Christ
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Pigeons and wrens.

BY Hertha Stoldt, Aged II Years X. r. ID.
No. B. Missouri Valley Ia.
will tell you about the pigeons we
have. There arc four OF them, two young
ones and two old ones. The young ones
are blue and white. They are Just learn
ing to fly. One got on the roof and
then the mother began calling them. I
think she had food for thom. but the
young one would not lily. So my smaller
sister Anna, threw something at the
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01
Bell of Justice.

BY Edna Clouser, Hay Springs, Neb,
Red Side.
In a village of Italy years ago a good
king hung a bell in the market place.
He called his people together and told
them what was done. This is the bell
Of justice" he said. whenever a wrong
is done will call the judges to make It
right If the great bell in the square is
rung. The people lived happily. The
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

grass, clover. lettuce, carrot tops. celery
tops and stale bread. 1 will now tell
you about the rabbits. He has seven
four Belgian halcs. one white one and
one black and white one He has had
as many as thirty at one time.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

,By srcCiRl permission az the author,
The Rec Will publish chapters Rom the
History Of Nebraska by A =. Shelduu
from week TO week
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

ATt7sT Mouline. ool0fs,
white, skeins.
French knqt. heavy
initiais, Art. 80 perle,
colors, white, skeins.
French embroidery,
initials, AT rs FlOcht,
whita, Skeins.
Eyeiets and None
grams, Art eo1 bfoder
Special, white, skeins.
Padding and solid
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-01

so4 Perls, laEs balls.
or Art. Sea Pefle, large
skeina,
BOudoif caps. baby
bootees, Art. BIO Satin
Olose, white, colofa,
spools.
Inlsnis' Jackets, Art.
7ga Crochet floche,
white, balls.
Fer EmbsOidsrias
Cross stitch. initials,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-12
GETS 2-CENT MONEY ORDER
Two-Cent Balance is Paid Through Es.
press Company by Kansas
Woman.

The smallest money order ever mazda
out b. the agent for the local express
company was given 10 a woman TO paw
On an account owed 10 a mailorder
house. according 10 Blackwell story
printed in the Ardmoreite. The eorn.
an had received letter from the mail.
order house notifying her that she
owed the firm two cents. Indignant
and unable to realize the spirit that
would prompt any one 10 mail 4 bill
for two cents. the woman decided that
post office stamp would not suffice
and that only a money order would DO.
The fee or the order was three cents
and the postage stamp necessary to
carry il cost two cents more. so that
with the two-cent postage stamp that
carried the bill to the woman seven
cents was expended In collecting a
two-cent debt--Kansas City Journal.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-12
He NEEDED PLENTY OF ROOM
Arc Was willing 70 Pay for Two
as One Dcn't Seem 70
Serve.

D-r.ng the rln 0. . play at the
Co1z1 theater il Nex York last win
- = vobbly person teetered up 10
Ire boI Office one Saturday night
a1=n ne place vas packed and de-
handed a good seat
Nothing left except standing room. "
=z-d the box Office man. Sell you
standing room for a dollar"
Ire wsyering one produced dollar
and sent inside. But so many general
omissions we're grouped at the rear
Lat, over the Intervening hedge OF
heads he caught only vagrant gliApses
.. shat ~ent on upon the stage.
He toggily considered the situation
tor 2 spell. Then he rocked his weav-
irg Nay back TO the box Office window
and put q second dollar on the shelf.
Gimme nozzir one Of them standin'
rooms. he ordered; cant see the
snow at all Il you only got on Sat.
lrdsy Evening Post
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-12
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