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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

There was once two twins. One was
girl and the other a boy. The i
names were Jane and James
ever heard OF. and am going TO tell
YOU some of the things they did
IheX We're going away the next day.
and their mother tMrs. Jones) had
paeked and all was ready.
One day when Mrs. Jones was out
the twins, spied the suitcase and Jane
Whispered 10 James. Come on and
medicine. You go downstairs and get
Two pans; but don't let cook see You
or she VIII come up and stop us. Now.
hurry. and meet me in the small play
Hurry" "'
While James was gone Jane carried
the suitcase in the playroom and then
pans. lie placed them on the floor,
and then lie and Jane poured ali the
medicines in the bucket and mixed
After while they got tired of this
SO they repacked ali the medicine just
AS their mother had them. and Went
tho piano as hard as they could
The next day they got up early. as
u, was the day they were going away.
h hne,r mother Went downstairs TO get
and their father went TO shut up the
house; this left Jane and James alone.
And as the trunk had not been lock-
cd ca NOSE bad twins poured water in it,
Just as they were pouring the last
glasstui in, their father and the trunk
, men came IN INC room. They had no
i,m r TO nix the things, and so they
poor twins got good whippngs Now
II the brown sugar does not turn into
white SUGAR. and the monkey steal the
suSar DOW. VIII tell you In my next
seashore.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
A SURPRISE PARTY.

TPnrt ID
once upon time there lived lit
We Siri named Dorothy. She was Il
Yer! nice girl. She was twelve years
old; Her h2ir was white with curls
to her shoulder Her eyes were blue
The 9Th Of August was drawing
near. Ii was 10 be her birthday Her
mother gave her box Of candy, but
her father gave her nothing She
thought il strange. but she said moth
ing AT l2:30 her father came home
from work. Dorothy wanted to know
what was the matter. but her father
only said that it was a business case
At 500 Dorothy's friends began to
come to sec her Dorothy thought
what crowd for one evening All
Of the children gave her presents. She
thanked them and asked them To play
some games. JUST then her father
came in smiling. II have something
for YOU" he said.
(To he continucd.)
CLAUDIA WITT
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
THE FIRE FAIRY.

by the fireside. wishing for some one
with whom she could talk.
She had been reading, but nothing
could interest her. She crawled up la
a chair with her net kitten beside her.
She was sitting there looking at the
fire. when little, tiny lady in a red
dress like the fire came ont OF the fire.
Helen fei; frightened at first and did
not say word.
Hello" the lady said in a. sweet
voice, II am the Fire Fairy. Stella"
You! You. a Fairy" cried Helen.
And the first thing Helen knew they
were riding in Fairyland They went
over a bump and Stella caught hold Of
Helen And she looked up. and il was
her mother TO put her TO bed. 1t was
all dream.
MILDRED BERGMAN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
4 MOTHERS WORDS.
You've got to get up,
You've got to get up.
You've got to get up

You've got to get up,
You've got to get up.
You've got to get up
This morning!
This was the last part the bugler
played that morning.
Away down in an Alabama camp
this piece was heard in the still and
quiet country by all the soldiers. Up
they all jumped from their beds and
were dressed in jiffy: Everyone was
eating breakfaSt at 1880 A. NJ. Did 1
say all OF the soldiers?
I am very wrong In saying that, for
OF In the SICK tent lay soldier. Frank
Benzer was expected 10 die every hour.
lie was Ill with the influenza:
his mothers picture. which was stand
ing on table near his he'd. All at
once he took the picture in his hands.
and. looking into her eyes, he said
very feebly:
oh. II che were only here with me-"
and lie fell into dead faint
Three days later he awoke to find a
yelled woman standing over his bed
weeping. AS ehe raised her veil
Frank recognized his mother.
seen sailing from New York harhor.
On the deck was standing our friend.
Mr.. Benzer. The last words his mother
said TO him were: God bless you, my
son, and may He keen YOU while you
she said this she handed him small
Testament. He pat it in his right coat
pocket
When we look into the Benzer home
now. We see crippled soldier telling
Bible guided him safely through no
mans land.
(O.!giual)
Written by BESSIE V. RUSSELL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
OItA'S MEDAL.

once upon time there lived a man
and his wife, who had two children.
They we're continucly fussine.
One summer thcir cousin came, to
visit them. She was Il sweet, pure
hid named Ora.
ora would not play with them wien
they were naughty. but when they
were good She Played with them,
They loved to play with Ora so dear
ly, they never fused. Ora stayed with
them three months.
Now they have gotten to be sweet,
lovely children. They did not fuss. for
they wanted Ora TO play with them
always.
when Ora went home her aunt Uhe
ohildrcns mether). gave her medal.
saying. Take This. Ora, have Of
fered to pay people If they would make
John and Emma good. You have done
this. can never pay you for this
great debt"
Thanks" said Ora.
ROBERT EPES JONES,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

THINK OF SOMETHING FOR NEW
CONTEST.

Ny dear Girls and Boys:
You remember [ promised some OF
the members who were not in favor
Of the debate that We should have :,
contest tnat they would like this fall.
Welt put your thinking caps on and
iei me know what sort OF contest
would please YOU most. ! can: Ee;
over how wonderful the debate was.
and We Will always be grateful to
Albert Doyle for suggesting 1t. We
must surely have debate once or
twice a year. now that We have proven
what fine things we can do.
! know j. is hard to stay in school
these beautiful fail days. Some time G
feel like | would be perfectly happy
could tie m% office under the house
with ihc dogs and go off on q rea.
fall tramp. and ! know YOU must feel
the same way about school. Please,
some OF you members VINO live in the
country. write us people in the city
how pretty il all looks.
EnI-D I,nITnt,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
ROBERT EPES JONES,
ALICE IN THE SEVENTH GRADE.

Just think OF that old reading,
And when go to study history
] think my heart is bleeding:
Geography just makes mo sick,
But there's something worse
That that. old arthemetic,
Than that, old arithmetic:
There's speeding just despise,
English grammar | can't find
Anything In that but lies:
In physiology 1 can't make myself
content,
And next there comes that horrid
civil government.
Composed by
MARY ELIZABETH ISENHART.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
4 LITTLE GIRL.

She lived with her father in IL small
hut In France. When the war broke
out they had TO move from place TO
place. one pleasant day Salvation
Army girl came and took them to New
York After that they lived happily
10 the end OF their lives
FRANCES CRUTCHFIELD.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
If a BODY FINDS \ LESSON.
tOriglnal.)

tOriglnal0
].
IL a body finds lesson,
Rather hard and dry
If nobody comes TO show him,
Need body cry?
If he's little time 10 study
Should he stop and sigh.
Ere he says II cannot get it,"
Ought he not to try?
If a body scans his lesson
With a steady eye.
All It's hardness he will conquer.
Conquer by and by;
Then how neatly he'll rccite il.
Face not all awry,
Ne'er again he'll say 81 cannot"
But Will go and try
LOUISE BLOOM.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
TOM AND KATE VISIT THE COUN-
TRY

Once upon time there was a girl
named Kate and boy named Will,
who went to visit the country. When
they got Tiers they got lost. and It
happened that they had their tent with
them, and they stayed out in the
woods. They did not know they were
lost, and their father and mother came
and took them home. They did not
want to leave. Composed by
HAZEL BLACK.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
YOUR EDITOR
THE WEEII'S PRIZE WINNERS.

Margaret Sweeney. 1926 Grove Ave-
nuc. city.
Eliza beth Tyler. no address given
ireS1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
A SONG,

oh, am SO glad vacation Is near
over. I'll be so glad when the school
opens up again. Oh. won't that he
grand? When the schools open up
again, we have TO carry lunch In our
pail. Then tn fun begins. Oh, won't
that be grand?
LETTA CHEKSILER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
VIRGINIA DAVIDSON.
Names Of Rivers In Fxure..

Names of Rivers In figures.
la IS ) s Is.
10, ]. 10, 5, 10.
ala, 9. 10: 10. ., 10. 10, .. Is Is ..
i-i5 3 . 10.
SIS Is I II Is II g.
S-i9 22 I II II l.
SALL1E TAYLOR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Nc kcnncy Y
send, Sf.rx

Dear l.iitur.--t
vacation I did no
! Ms *aV. hut
Affirmative. I am
Chartcr OF my sto.
possible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Praise. Debate.

Dearest Editor
re" my story In )
sending In e ~
was Tine | WAS
started Editor.
would Ike 10 q
haH written s"v.
ha age She has
send her one
Blackstone. Va.
VIII contribute
cub ana YOU. :;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Puzzle Department


Ny first is In z. but not In Pat
My second Is In l.. but not In eat.
My third is in 4, but no, In at.
My fourth Is In G.. but not In cat.
My NTH Is in f, but not In eye.
My sixth Is In G., but not In cry.
My seventh is In ., but not in on.
My eighth is In y, but not in none.
My ninth is In T. but not in tat
My tenth la in r.. but not in eight
My eleventh is in s, but not in sat
My twelfth Is in T. but not in taste
Ny last Is something [ did not enter
Written by ANN ROBEY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Blackstone


NJ Dear i::h!t,
IN. iast paper Il
although IL was
ing ia "A draw
school starts ton
can contribute I,
doing. as cNp",
From
Slovall. y G.
BUSY at school.
My Dear Ed!to
50 don't know
often HS ! hdN.
viii be very bu
drawings. no
soon Please exc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Gni East Leigh Street.
Back From tho Countr,

Dear Edltnr.-I
forgotten the club.
lust come home
] had Il Anc time.
] SAW only one
heard you there.
nnc. and I wish
of them can. Gil
members. Hope I
instead of IL goint
lSa snet.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
W e. !
Sends SinrN-

Dear Editor.
club yet nut h
NOT writing |,
ContinErd story
print Eunda
you. J
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Glad you Were pIc,,.d

Dear Ed!ior-I was certainly happy when
/ turned TO III" I. l.. 4. Z. page and REID
N" .di,95,s letter ana found rh.; the afiir.
NATIVE sid had Won III" q bate. Alice Pear
sons 'tnc winEcrl article was splendid
! mus, cIose for mis- time 20 leave rson
FOR other letter., School has started ard
~ are hard ~ work again : remain
Your member.
RICHARD f. CARTER
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

- was so very glad 10
pap.r. I am now
Org Thought tho lcbEtc
real glad when my school
y. JUL. MORGAN saws she
DIN The 7. -. {. 4. She
raj times and asked for a
never received one. Pleas.
10 tMlssi Julia Morgan.
Bon No is2 ! think she
regularly. Love for tho
; ever
RoBEHr EPES JONES.
ROY M AZ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
HELEN CoNSTAScE sIMo


Dear Editor.-f know YOU have forgotten
me. but nave not forgotten the Z. -. u e.
page yet. and hope you vii! pieasc pub
lsh inN story am sending in because /
have worked 50 hard on u. WIN YOU nl-ase
S"nH IN" anUlh. badge ! have lost my
other one? AZ my letter IL getting long /
VIII close 70 give room. for others.
From old Der.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
StGVall y. &
sends Drawing

NJ IlUHr' T.I!ItU
in Tho pgpcr today ;
Tor printing - .
drawing wh!Ch n \
linE doesn't lik.t 81
AI,N.i IL :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

" - saw my dra wing in
nd WAS SO glad IN see IL,
rot very good. am send
ir FOR next Sunday. AS
icrrow don't know as |
the club as have been
I 10 b" very busy. Love.
SA ALLIE TAYLOR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

hope YOU had "a pleasant
OF Join tho debate because
! would hay" been on the
IN sending in the second
pry. Publish II as soon ns
You! member.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Correspondence Column


Some Time soon.
f i, ov1 hIs *@T,e% non; a"d aonI send
sshYsi Whys'nS ' wi, H"G YOU k"g have ann ann
hut hav" seen them In the Ss' pa %as" don't ont
Nil ,lS S%n ca a., read my wra.ns Well
oerS am your m.nb"r,
1"5ssE.% "G%M hS% 'S!ak S
NH" " Ell sss *. "% s.s.: %
liked T 10 have nI ,. w% nr spnndd Mould
y va, win ma u drawing Of my own ana ono
made Wish she e""id Win NS't nriz S"rI dns
u" nii the members and you. From an old
~ LUCILLE FULLER
nr Pin Il "a Snrl WAS Was f Nsy see dram
ssnai"x another Sfawi"s @I islaS va and hSp "s
70 So ,meir drawings ana s'"Tic<' in the
paper WIN love M x ~ ESpr n nS%Gs5G
rc,crfburr Va. Route j.
c"%s snt.i , Msnhrr S, try ar, aro vo,
.,. ~, i"a: 's,s VIZ. , s." ss%aoP hh%S
hava TIM, inn HSvS %r ito L, ST M '" Ta. T
.l,en. coners, ula lions, to ,hH dci,aiers On
sp%n. she drssrv.s il. Oh, yes and il.f@a
Tor EyeSy Saa Of th -
work was fine know IL was hard to
announce rho winner and the winning eide.
J VIII have TO close now. as have TO stop
writing. my fingers are tired and this pen
write. SO bad. with bcs. wishes to you
and the members fondIy
MARGARET NJ. WALTON
r. $ nclosrd ~ story. Hone IL VIII
slip by Mr.. wastebaskct | hope YOU can
PRINT H. VI. NJ. w.
Praises Debut~rs.
Ny Dear Editor.--Just a short note this
,iiA. To heartily c3nEratuatr Alice Pearson
on Winning IN" debate. I really believed
that her artic!. should win prize. for II
Was truly magnificent aud aren't 81. all
lust too proud of tho Hhol" debate,
th.nk ihnt very singh member cor.rihu,-
IHy Ill! perfectly splendid. ana snow II
VAS a very difficult task 10 decide on die
winner. az there were several very reIna rii-
Of YOU q" award me "honora5ic mention"
J surely diu feel ashamed OF poor little
"ttcHlbth AFTER sccing the wonderful array
~ arEun,snts pr"scnted for both sides. Thc
I"ciT"n hung in IN" balance in favor OF
Mic" or Albert Doyle. and after all II
was AiicC who won our. again OK
''hi I" her our heartfelt congratulations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

4 Charade
My first is In NJ, but not in mat.
My second Is In y. but not In owl.
My third Is in Z, but not In tat
My fourth Is IN II. but not In hat.
My NTH is In T., but not In east
My sixth Is in r, but not in rat
My whole is a name of one VIC all
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
2lll Park Avenue
nellnle t.renI Smccenn
IA Watson Street. PctcrSburE Va
(0nEFltulHteS DrhateFS,

DOW EGltor."I am WHITING furt a note
To coEEFa; ulatc all the members who took
par, in the debate. and Alice Pearson and
Helen Constance Simons especially. How is
our little war orphan getting on? | will
send him some money soon. would send
IL TO-DAY. but haven't stamps in tho
house. will close now. so as NOT to take
VI too much room Your member.
ELIZABETH WHITE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Box Isl. portsm9,Y,n. Va

Dear Editor.--iiow arr YOU! hope. you
sou gre well. guess think ! have
forgotten The clue. bu. about q week or
Two after came back from Norfolk / got
SICK for week and ] forgot IN. rest 81
M time. ain scnding drawing. which
h"u" to Sc" In urint. ! think the debate
fine. don't you7 And ! ihlnk that Alice
P,aTsons article very good.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
PRISCILLA ALDEN HATCH
Write On One side OF Paprr Only

Dear Edttor.-Enclosed is a drawing
which ] hopc to see III the paper. Please
pEt ~ IN II you have space. VIII you send
my Prize? DO YOU know II has Dcen ten
weeks since ! won g. and have not re-.
cciyed II YET have got tired OF waiting
Tor II. Please s.nd Il.
Your member
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
Clifton Forge. Va.

Dear Editor: II seems TO mo that my
worthy opponent. J, Albert Doyle. Instead
Of facing the natural issue. "Has the world
been benefited by the world war;" rather
lodged it In mere gnibbiinE over tho word
Ing OF the resolution. Wasn't tho world
saved as much on the day Christ gave up
His life on he cross AN !! Is to-day? He
paid the price that day Just as we who
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28
THE NAUGHTY KIDS.

MARGARET NJ. WALTC
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-28

'hOoi starts tomorrow,
'th.r ] can write as
Co!tS or not. as |
] am sending intwo
zee them in print
his per. Love from
HELEN TAYLOR.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09

The Court Pharmacy is taking the
ball game at Chicago, play by play,
over leased wire today. the opera
tors table and instrument being out
on the sidewalk and the scoreboard
up in the big show window behind
him. In case Chicago wins and the
series lasts another day, the same
arrangement will be made tomorrow.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09

Mr.. Peyton Bailey, well known to
our people as a skillful and diligent
auto mechanic, has set up for himself
garage on the corner of Second
street and South Main. You can trust
Peyton with your work, for he al
ways delivers the goods.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09

Friday night the tenth is the regu-
lar meeting night of the Woodmen of
the World, and all member of Fort
King Camp are requested to be pres
ent, as there is much work to be done.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09

Peptona is the ideal Tonic, and is
only one dollar for full pint bottle,
plus the war tax of four cents. Gerig's
Drug Store. 29-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09

An apple a day keeps the doctor
away. Ten cents per pound at Whit
tington's. 1t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09

! w. II. Lane, MI. D., Physician and
! Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Florida. CT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09
LOCALS

Mrs Ed Morgan has returned from
a visit to Tampa.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09
BARGAIN IN USED CAR

One Studebaker Truck, Al shape
AUTO SALES CO.,
Phone 34S. 7-6t Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09

Mrs. B. H. Seymour has returned
from a visit to her sister in Jackson,
vile.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09

Whit Palmer has returned from {
visit to Jacksonville.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09
BARGAIN IN FORDS

Two Touring Cars, two Roadsters,
all in good shape. Auto Sales Co.
Phone 34S. 7-6t Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09

A full line of Tngersoll watches just
is at Gerig's Drug Store. 29-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09

Jonteel Rouge in three colors, rec
cmmedned and sold by Gerig's Drug
Store. Z9-u
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-10-09

Apples Zoe. per pound. Phone 377.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-04-23
WIiEELOCK

Pin Shorey and wife have been en-
tertaining Mr.. Shorey's mother from
Plainfcld the past week.
J. B. Ripley went Monday to Wind
sor where he and his brother are to
run Il foundry. His family may go
there later to live.
Mrs. Frank Scruton has been ill
for long time and does not seem to
gain as fast as her friends wish.
Miss Mary Buckley, who has been
spending the winter at Southern.
Pines, returned to her home last week
Tuesday.
L. j. Dana will sell his place here
in the village, also his furniture at
auction next Saturday.
Harry Rennie and wife of lyndon
vile were in the place last Sunday cal
ling on friends.
Mrs. ". p. Dean and son, Ralph,
go t;lis week to Boston to see the
parade Of the Goth division. Their
son and brother, Lyle Dean, returned
from France with the 26th.
Nearly tWo years ago the Ladies'
Union gave up having church socials
and voted to give their time and
moHcy to the work of the Red Cross.
They arc to resume their church work
and will have social and supper at
Mechanics hall Friday afternoon, Apr.
23.
Weekly Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1919-1920, 1919-04-23
ONLY TREATMENT
THAT GAVE Relief
Suffered Three Years Before
Finding ''Fruit-a-tiYeS"

CENTRAL WHARF, BosroN, Mass.
''For three years, 1 was troubled
with Constipation, accompanied by
Dizziness and Violent Headaches.
I took medicines and laxativcs, but
without permanent relief.
Last October, heard Of "Fruit-a-
tivcs" or Frn;k Li1er Tablets. I
used one box and the results were so
pronounced that l bought two dozen
boxes.
l continued using "Fruit-a-tives"
until the twenty four boxes were
finished, when my physical condition
was perfect. JAS. J. ROYALL.
SOC. q box, 6 for $3.50, trial size CSC.
At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited, OGDENSBURG. N. Y.