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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
BODY'S BITE.

Everybody's bit and everybody's bite
may seem a strange meaning. But II
isn't. IL only means that the world is
not we'll supplied. If we children want
cd TO help there are great many
things we could do Last week / went
to the Lyric and Isis and. TO my great
surprise. l saw how hard the Boy
Scouts tried to sell thrift stamps. and
know and am sure they made great
success. am sure Uncle Sam is proud
OF his young sons.
or course. the young girls are not
lett out, for they also try their hest.
by knitting, crochetting, sewing. They
can make scarfs. sweaters, caps. socks.
They could also make piilow-slips,
sheets. operating towels, pajamas. doc.
tors operating gown, Red Cross aprons.
caps and there are. lots of different
things. There Is another thing we sure
~ can do, and that Is to save. l go
to Bellevue Junior High School. and
our school has started a banking sys-
tom. We can put in any amount that
we wish. have already four dollars
tSD which we get certain per cent
interest. My teacher has informed us
that any child that has 81 and IL cents
can buy savings stamp. and ABOUT
twenty months later we will get So and
still some interest. which ! think. is
q great idea. i am going to get 4
savings stamp. and try to do all can
to increase our countrys cash. 7 wish
that all tho children who read this
composition will try and do their bit
Composed by MOLLIE 1.EIBERMAN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
AN ADVENTURE OF CAROL VIII.
IIAhIS.

Carol had just come from school.
Her mother was not at home. SO she
at the big fat turkey which they were
going to have for dinner that was on
tho shelf in the pantry. Her mother
but az other little girls and boys, She
said: II don't think it would hurt il
take just a little peep, do you?"
was warming herself on ''i the s'i BOX '" by
the stove. II won't stay but a minute
or two" she whispered, running toward
n, the pan pantry; This Of course; woke IT
ran toward the pantry door. Carol.
not thinking, opened the door, in went
the cat. With jump kitty was on tho
jumped on the turkey and began to eat
IT, Carol then ran to the shelf. tried
TO coax the cat away, but she only spit
know what to do. After a whilc abe
heard someone at the front door. She
then ran out. slammed the door on tho
end OF poor kitty's tail. Meow. meow.
GinG with all her might Carol. not
paying any attention to the cat ran to
the door, opened II, and at the door
girl. is your mother in?" Carol said
staring at the old woman. mo, she is
not in" Then" said the old wo-
walk through the park with me?" ut
would be just fine; would like to co."
said she. jumping and ciapping her
en- opened the pantry door. pulled the
cat out: Forgetting to close it, she ran
to the front door. got her coat and hat.
man humble TO herself: My. What "a
nice little maid. I won't have to work
bit" This, OF course. frightened her.
She tried 10 run away, but somehow
she couldn't.
Pretty soon they came to Il little hill.
There she saw little hole in rock
just hig enough for one person to get
through; The woman said 70 Carol,
Go right in there and ] will follow
you. You will see a she'll; hand II TO
me and l will show you trick. Carol
hind her. She saw little white shell.
picked 1t UP and gave it TO the old
woman The old woman then rubbed
TO down; only the part that Carol was
on. Then the ground disappeared, and
she fell down into a big cellar She
stayed and worked for the old wo-
man.
One day when Carol was making up
the beds she heard little voice call
her. Carol" It said. "if you promise
way to get homes' Carol was delight
"lIl promise" Then Il little fairy ap-
are fixing the old woman's supper drop
this into the plate that she cats out
OF and then put her. supper on top
or IL Inat VIII make her sleep. Whtie
she is sleeping get the she'll that you
found when you entered the cave. Rub
1t three times and you will find your
self on the outside of the cave"
When night came Carol did as the
fairy had babe her to do.
When the old woman was asleep
Carol creDt into the room where she
had seen the old woman put the she'll
She found the shell. rubbed 1t three
times just as the fairy had told her
and found herself on the outside of
the cave. Then she ran homo and told
her mother where she had been and
what she had done. Then her mother
said: Come and get something to cat
my dear" Then Carol said: ~ will
never dsobey again"
And I tell you she didn't.
CAROLINE ELIZA BETH POLLOCK
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
ABOUT ORIGINAL WORK.
Wy Dear Girls and Boys:


have had a letter from one member
saying that some other member has
copied one of her stories and sent 1t
to tho page. Now. this Erieves me
very much. but I am sure that the
member intended no harm. She just
didn't understand that copying a story
in your own handwriting does not
make IT yours. Once a long time ago,
wrote you that il you took some ones
hat and put 1t on your head and said
This is my hat" it would be exactly
the same thing as copying stories and
calling them yours. The rule allows
you to rc-write in your own words a
story that you have read or heard, but
IL l have room for only one story and
have TO choose between one that Is re-
written and ono that member has
thought out for himself, ] wonder II
you know which story will be printed
What our club is for is to help us de-
velop our talents. SO try and write
and draw about the things that you
see and enjoy. not what you copy from
a book.
Write me what sort Of contest you
would like to have.
YOUR EDITOR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
THE WINNING or THE RIBBON.

The day for the fun had come. and
there was quito u crowd gathered to
see the jumping. riding, racing, tennis
matches: etc. The main feature was a
race. They had TO run around a wired
Oft tennio court four times.
After about two hours OF sport a
loud voice shouted: "Onc, two, three,
go" The race was. The race was on,
Every hoy except one started Oft at
break-ncck speed. Ho started at a
slow. blu; steady rate. as he knew that
there was quite a. distance ahead OF
him. and that he had better save his
breath unti' the end. Although pear
him and shouting, Go on, so on"
Around and around they went until
1T last they were going around for the
fourth time and everyone was hold
Ing their breath. Then Norvell picked
up speed. and, as tho others had eN-
hausted themselves. he shot past and
came to the goal six inches ahead OF
another boy.
Two very pretty young ladies rushed
to pin a ribbon on his shirt and others
crowded around to congratulate him.
while still others were shouting to the
top or their voices. Three cheers for
NorVell! EARL HEATH.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
Editorial and Literary Department

large fire place. Their hearts were sad
because they had friends and relatives
who were serving in tho War Between
the States The faithful slaves who
served their masters were on the look
out for the "Yanks." Presently In
came the old colored woman named
Miranda. all out of breath, following
and shaking and saying at the same
time, 20 Lord. massa: l den ijust seen
spy or somepins a hanting and q
humin' round here. L seen him cit
off his 'orsc and tie 1t to dat dar tree
and sneak around the vrinda, and the
las l done seen of i'm he ran in the
smoke 'ousc." The massa was named
MIR. Bcrthca Bott. There were two
boys. Tom and John, the three being
the only males in tho house. Then
there was Anna Bolt. tho mother, and
two girls, May and Jennie, called by
IN, IN family their real names being Mol
lie and Virginia. I'VE must get the
guns and one TO the rear and one on
each side, and when he comes out Of
the house hit him. I hear him now, as
II he were stealing the chickens" Run.
boy, quick, for the Guns!"
In the meantime Mrs. Bolt and the
girls were engaged in hiding the money
and Jewels. II was true they had most
OF their money in bills. But bills werc
in trying to hide the bills. But quick
as a flash she and the girls ripped the
mattress of the feather bed of the back
r roc H. and putting the money and Jew;
no moro than finished when Miranda
ran to the head of tho steps and cried:
Miss Bolt, massa and the boys done
killed tho man in the smoke house; but
them Yankees across the river done
hecred the shot and am running TO sec
What is the matter. Massa says fer
p md
attic quick. and IL we can to take der
mattresses with us. But I guess, we
better cit out dish car 'ouse and get
behind i%a them trees and bushes. cause
me to go. j says co." So getting their
raps they hurried out OF the house.
Eut when they got to the bushes they
changed their minds, and going to the
old woman's house they started the
fire in the kitchen. and In the meantime
calling 10 the men servants in the log
cabin to go help the Massa, and bring
their wives and children to the one
cabin. 80 they could be safer all to-
When the Yankees came to the house
or the Bolts they liz torches and be-
the, mattresses. But fortunate. they
took the mattress which had the money
IN II out of the house doubled 1t up and
siuns 1t in the bushes. the ones that
Mrs. Bott. the girls and the old color
ed woman had started to hide
Presently the mansion began to fall.
This surely did hurt the Bolts. to see
their house burn. So the men, getting
their guns, fired and killed every Yam.
kcc that was there. But some had
robbed the smoke house of everything
and left one old hen with broken
through the square hole In the house.
They also robbed them OF the horses,
carriages, and everything on the place.
But it's true. they had the mattress
VIRGINIA ALLEN HoBsoN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
Puzzle Department
A CHARAOE.

My first Is in K. hut not in kodak.
My second Is In A, but not In Albert.
My third is in I. but not in Iris.
My fourth is in S. but not in sound.
My fifth Is in e, but not in Eimsr.
My sixth Is In r. but not in Ralph.
My whole Is a word I hate.
ROBERT N SPAIN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
DAY.

The morning sure has risen.
The night has gone to rest.
The flowers arise to greet the day,
While the birds sing their best.
The farmer comes to go to work,
In this glad November morn:
lie arises carly at break OF day,
And he hears the hunters horn.
Twilight now Is falling.
The day Is going away,
The birds have ceased their calling,
For this Is the end Of perfect day
EMMA WRIGHT BROWN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13

II was Christmas Eve night The
ground was covered with white blan-
kct OF snow 1t was knee deep in some
places. The stars were brilliantly shin
ing and there was a fierce wind blow
ing from the North. AS 1 left my cozy
place by the fire, where l had been
reading Lady Jane" and had left her
lost in the snow, ! went to the window
10 peep out into the night, and, as l
looked, ! wondered If any poor crca-
turc could be out in such storm.
placed my little candle in the window
where II would throw its bright rays
Tar out into the darkness, hoping it
might attract some poor traveller who
might be lost in the snow, but little
dreaming that should have my wish.
IL was half AN hour since / had placed
my candle I'm the window, when out of
the stiffness and darkness, there came
n rappinE at the door. ] thought it
was Edward bringing in his last arm
ful OF wood before going home, as he
dream of Santa Claus" and all sorts
OF good things for the morrow, when
l heard mother jump up 10 answer the
knock. ! heard n strange mans voice
saying that he was lost In the snow
storm. and had been driving through
the snow for hours and hours when
he had been attracted by the light in
the window. The poor man was most
frozen and mother took him round to
the kitchen, where there was big
roaring fire. and where Ella the cook.
WAS doZlnS over inc teaCupS. she
gave him the warmest place by the fire,
and soon revived him with Il cup Of
steaminS coffee and a hot supper. and
the savory smell which came from the
kitchen made me feel that he was we'll
taken care Of
He was so grateful. and said the lit
tie candle had saved his life. The big
hearted Edward fed his horses, and put
him in the right road leadin: to his
home. which he reached in safety. 1
was so happy 10 know that my little
candle had done SO much good.
"Inasmuch as we have done il unto
one of the least OF these, yc have done
il unto Sic" Composed by
VIRGINIA G. s. BURWELL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
A CHRISTMAS STORY.

Let U.s. stay up and watch for Santa"
said Mary to her sister Lily.
20. no. said Lily. and she turned
pretty toys which Santa would bring
her.
~ don't care. ! will stay up by my
self" said Mary Soon she heard a
funny noise and she became very
frightened Looking around she saw a
funny little man. When the little man
saw Mary wideawake he said:
My name is santa Claus, | am not
going Ia give you any toys, because
YOU should he asleep" Santa then NIL
ed Lilys stock nGs and decorated a
Christmas tree for her. He then went
away.
The nqxt day lilly and Mary got up
early and ran to see what they had.
When Lilly saw that Mary had nothing
she divided her things between theni.
Day by doing kind deeds.
LOUISE BLOOM
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sim Your Stories.
Good Wishes.

Dear EJitor.-I
] Joined the club
The paper every
Christmas storic.
one OF them.
draws fine, don't
members dra
dra WING which !
Sunday. Best "
mem pcrs. Your
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
II Is Zine.

Dear Editor.-I reckon you think hav,
forgotten the club. but I have not. Away.
look forward TO Sunday morning to SEQ tn,
paper. sendnE In a true story. en-
titled The Great Sacrifce." I; is writer
OF my grandparents and aunts, Ny mothei
wsH born after all this happened. I know
vow vow think !, 10 awfully ,b lons. byt cSHldn
TO see II published really soon. remain
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13

Dear Editor.-I hope
bers had 4 merry Chr
New Year. 4 intended
inS for Christmas. bu
The drawing ] am sc
VIII Win a prize. I
late for Sundays papc
Sundays IL you have
a, the top or bottom,
any OF mine there.
tainiy did write 4
poem. think II was
showing here all day.
Uut sleigh riding. hut
being sick. ! am in
school. and am eleven
ing for i prize. ] am.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
WHEN GREAT GRANDMOTHER WAS
a GIRL.

When great-Srandmother was a girl,
This is the kind Of carriages
They rode to London town a-visitins,
To church, to balls and marriages..
1t seems to me. in those good, old days,
They did some funny things,
When tiny poke bonncts and great
big hoops
Were everywhere the craze
And every earthly power then
Was ruled by mighty kings,
In those oldcn days of languid ease,
Tho schools were taught by men,
And te I'd learned my A Cs.
l don't think / would have gone TO
school. then.
Composed by
HELEN c. SIAIoNS,
Thirteen years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
THE GREAT SACRIFICE.

Twas in tho bleak December of 1861
There was a large family which lived
in the large mansion that was just
shown through the trees. only where
the leaves were gone but the vines;
that knitted themselves together on
the front porch made a curtain which
had the large door with the large brasc
knockcr.
The family were sitting around the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-13
THE WEEKS PRIZE WINNERS.

Virginia BurweN Tobaccovillc. Va.
Mollie Liebermann. 1902 East Main
Street City.
Virginia Allen Hobson. please send
address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-19

Teachers and college students are no.
invited to enroll, but are asked to re-
main with their present work
The subjects offered for study are:
anatomy, physiology. bacterioiogy.
chemistry, hygiene, sanitation, ele-
mentary mats ia medica, nutrition
and cookery, elementary nursing and
hospital economy, history of nursing
and special lectures. Elective SUBJ
jects are abnormal psychology, So
cial economy and physiology.
Application for entrance in this
county will be received by Mrs. c. w.
Smith of 328 Broadmoor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-19
THE TOPEKA DAILY STATE. JoURNAL-

Louie Albih Pearson. Wolf Greek. wis.
Haskell e. Pogue, Garden City. Kan.
Mario Polverarf, New Haven. Conn.
Kirkland Posey. MELVILLE. Ala.
Norman HI. Potts, Canine. Cal.
Homer 8. Proctor, Nashville. ". c.
Walter Read, SweeneyyiIle, Ky.
Tovefio Rossio, Mt. Vernon, N. Y.
Raymond Ruz, San Juan, Porto Rico.
Ray Satterlee. Moline, Kan.
John A. Savage, HOllister, Mo.
Ira SchAn4z, Route, Charlottesville, Iowa.
Lee J. Schooner. Lakeyiew, Mich.
Charlie Scott. Leyerett, Ga.
VIM. Arthur Severs0n, Roselawn, WIS.
AIvsh T.. Showers, Cromwell, Iowa.
Fred NJ. Slayden, StNCharles, Iowa.
Roy Sloan, Dodge City. Texas.
James Stfnziano. Fall River. Mass.
George E Strausbaugh, Spring Grove, Pa.
Dry ]. Struthers. iberia, Morrow. Ohio.
Harrison Swilling. Anderson, S. c.
Lutte w. Thompson. MuIkeytown, Ill.
Herman p. Tresselt, York, Pa.
Obey f. Tressier, Pleasant Gap. Pa.
Lonnfs q. Tucker. Warrior, Ala.
Herbert d. Turner. Equality. Ill.
VIM. Tustin. Philadelrbia, Pa.
Morris Van yfiet, Brooklyn. N Y.
Samuel c. Vaughn, ST. Louis, Mo.
Maurice Verscheltle, Minneola, MINI.
Albert S. Vogt, Corona, n. Y.
Raymond l.. Waggoner, Newcastle. Ind.
Mack Weakley. Cunningham, Tenn.
Ike Whatiey, Lincoln, N. II.
Corlice Whitford, Toone, Tenn.
Samuel w. Wilcox, Honesdale. PA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-19
LIKE THE KANSAS WAY
Government Officials Approve Student
Nurse Training Course.

1OsOAA,AhtAAS OA-A~sssAS AAHN~O
Nurse Training Course.
An Intensive training course of
twelve. weeks for student nurses. Of
fered by the Kansas State Agricul-
tura1 college, has been formally APP
proved by the surgeon generals Of
flee, according to letter received
from George b. Wood of the American
Council of Education by Miss Helen
b. Thompson of the college. The de-
partment is having copies made of the
outline of study at Manhattan to serve
as guides for other institutions.
The agricultural college, is the first
Kansas institution to offer the course.
which will open December Q for en-
roilment.. 1t is a war measure decid-
ed upon. by the womans committee.
Council of Defense. the students war
service committee. the National Asso-
citation of Collegiate Alumnae, the
Vassar training school and the Ameri-
can Commission on Education.
The requirements for admission tc
the course are that the candidate be
graduate of an accredited high
school or its equivalent; that she be
in good health and at least 20 years
ofNge. The expenses are from $12E
to $3.50. to be met by the student
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-19
) AFTERNooN LIST.


the foIiswing casualties are reported By
the commanding general of the American
expeditsonary forces: Killed in action, 40
died CT wounds, &C: died of disease. ne
Total, 216.
Sergeauts--
Avery ID. Bigelnw PONTIAC; Mich
Vim. J. Clancy, Garland, Pa.
ratriek Conway, somerville. Mass:
George H. Knebel. Rochester, n. Y.
Herbert W. Noel, Galhtzin, Pa.
Charles Devoss Covingtor, Ky.
Chester L. HakfIs, Jetmore. Kan.
Harry Il. Taylor. Greensboro. N e.
Cook Ned J. Cooper Blue kfdge springs
fnd is ipr J. Balken. Houston. MINI.
Fred Milton Barr, Enger; Ky,
John T. Carter. Pecan Gap. Texas.
Clifton Chapman, Pliny, ". Va.
hoy II Deimison Black Mo.
Arthur n. Frank, Brooklyn. n. Y.
WIN. Frey, New York, N. y.
John V. Fry. Newton. n. c.
James i. Fulford. Morehead City. N. C.
Charles Gayon, Lenoir City, Tenn.
Stephen Garus, Lancaster, n. Y.
Leonard Graham. Henrietta, Mo-
Gus Gueat, Rocky Hill. n. ].
Lester Ham, Lansing, n. c.
: Thos. o. Hastings, walla Walla, Wash.
Henry Haydock, Greenville, S. c.
+ James ketchem, Bristol Tenn.
Ernest Newton King, Burlington, N. c.
{ Walter X; King. $. English, Iowa:
Rudolph Klusendorf. Welcome, MINI:
{ Doctor T.. Norman, Marion. N. C.
= Alvin A. Smith, Leroy, n. y.
Gilbert Thompson, HartweI, Ga
Chas. +. Tornc. Pierre. S. d.
Byrd Z. White, st. Charles, Va.
= DIED of wounds.
Sergt. Albert NJ. Kidder. Adrian, Mich,
\ Cook Roy w. Smith, Jackson, Mich.
Corporals-
t. Frank r, Bauerss Dayton, Wash.
Z Frederick Louis Berg, Debnque, Iowa.
Z Ralph L. Boles. Fountain City Tenn.
Charles A. Dreier, Roxbury. Mass.
/. Amos Honchroff Porch. Russia.
{ Benjamin c. Robertson, Arcola, n. c.
q Privates-
Z Daniel W. Ahern. Minneapolis. MINI.
Z Homer II. Beasley, Potts Camp, Miss.
Y Jasper f. Bennett. Waynesbufg, Ky
K Otto F. Binkley. Hartvflle. Mo.
David f. Bodeen, Cambridge. Ill.
I, J JSl;,, d J.; CamRbeli, Luray, Va
4 Thos. j; Connolly. Roxbury, Mass.
< Taylor 5. Dant. st. Joseph, Ky.
\ Anthony A. Delbene. Pittsburgh, Pa.
x VIM. L. Dent, Leonyille. Iowa.
Theodore Dicicco, Brindisi, Italy.
Clayton NJ. Dickerson. Harrison, Ohio.
s:sorge Deneen dickson. Chicago, III.
Walter L. Fox. Dover, Del
paoul Gerson, New York, n. Y.
Eaw. Gerard, Quebec. Canada.
q Harvey NJ. Gooch. Hanover. Wis.
I John y. Goodman. Parkers Landing, Pa.
z Charles Findley Hill, Punxsutawney, Pa.
John X; iilliard. jr.. Rhine. Ga.
George Il. ,Hirtzel. Buffalo. n. Y.
Dewey Howiett, Brady Lake. Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-19

The folisMing casualties are reported b,
the commanding general of the American
expeditonary forces: Killed in action, 10
died CT wounds, &C; died of disease. lie
Total, 216.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-19
Look for Steamer.

St. Johns. N. B., Nov. 1s.-Coast
guard and other craft are today try
ing to locate the British steamer Cas-
sapedia, of the federal line, which was
reported in radio message to be in a
sinking condition off Cape Race. The
wireless gave no particulars. It is
thought here that the ship was dam
aged in the hurricane which swept
this coast during the last "a hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-19

Squash Pudding-Mix one-hah cup
sugar, one and one-quarter teaspoons
salt, one teaspoon cinnamon: add two
and one-quarter cups steamed squash,
-yolk of two eggs beaten, two and one
quarter cups hot milk; then add
whites of two eggs beaten stiff. Turn
into buttered pudding dish and bake
in raderate oven until firm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-11-19

To Clean Comb-Placing a little
borax in warm water will successfully
remove dirt from combs and brushes
without having to bruS them; Just
rinse and dry.
The Denver star., 1918-07-13

not be able to exert enough force to
tear out the hair as you do in the or.
dinary way. Strand by strand the
hair should be combed from the un-
der side as well as upper.
Cleaning the Comb and Hair Pins.
The health and beauty of the hair
depend in a great measure upon its
cleanliness and 1t can not possibly be
kept clean II the proper attention is
not given to the care Of the comb,
side combs and hair pins. The comb
should be, washed once week in hot
water with little ammonia in It, An
old tooth brush is very convenient for
cleaning the comb for the bristles
easily penetrate between the teeth.
In wiping the comb run cloth be-
tween its teeth in order to dry 1t thor