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Stories by Our Little Folks

| him he should never shoot any birds,
and he also told him how useful
they are, When Jack came home
he took coupon out OF some pss
ners and Joined the birds' society.
He sold his rifle and all the money
he earned he gave for bird houses
and the next summer he had over
50 bird houses. He won a prize on
the bird houses he made. ! hope
Nc. Waste Basket is out hunting. So
good bye.
A Young Hero.
Alberta DruAnsr Ago II. stanton, Nsb
One day IS Helen was strollins
through the woods she heard hiss
Ing noise in the path ahead of her.
Her first impulse was to run. She
stopped and listened to see il she
could tell which way the sound was
coming from. She was very fright
cned, but went on.
The sound began to get louder as
she neared the clearing in the
woods. At the end Of the path lay
little boy sound asleep. She
quickened- her steps and found
Frank, the little neighbor boy, fast
asleep. She listened to see If she
could hear the kissing sound, and
sure enough. She followed the
sound, which was about three feet
from the boy.A To her surprise, she
saw Urge rattlesnake crawling to-
ward Frank. She ran to him, cry
ing Frank! Frank Wake up or you
will be killed" Frank jumped up
at her first touch. what do you
want?" he cried, but before Helen
had time to answer he saw the
snake. He picked up a large stick
and hit It. All at once it curled up
into a ball. Frank hit again and
killed it, Frank took Helen by the
hand and walked toward their home.
They both told their parents about
the snake.
The next day Franks father came
over in his car to take Helen and her
father for a ride, They went out
to where the snake was. The two
men got out Of the car, the children
showing them where to 20. They
found the snake and it was dead.
When they reached home they both
rewarded Helen for saving Franks
life, and Frank for killing such
dangerous snake.
Jolly Robins Adventure.
Irene Jackson. Age II, Wausa. Neb.
Dear Busy Bees: | like to read
the ehildren's page very much. This
is the second time ] have written,
but / did not see my other story
in print, SO thought,I would write
this story this time.
One day ] had just alighted on the
ground and was pulling out Of the
ground worm. when little girl
came along and put something on
my tail. ! stopped to shake II off,
but she caught and, took me to her
house and put me in cage. She
gave me some crumbs and water.
1t was happy in the cage, but one
day the door of the cage flew open
and flew away.
] was glad to get to my nest again,
Bunnie Goes to Church.
+ BY Olive Hesnian, Age >. Ora Neb.
This Is the first time | have ever
written to you. want to tell you
a little story. My sister and | had
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-02
Jolly Robins Adventure.

Bunnie Goes to Church.
BY Olive Hesnian, Age >. Ora Nee.
This Is the. first time | have ever
written to you. ! want to tell you
little story. My sister and had
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-02
:, Autobiography Of q Penny:


One day, as | was lying under
the ground / heard noises over my
head. Pretty soon | saw light and
some men came over and picked me
up. They took me to a large build
ing and here ! was melted and made
into a penny. Then | was taken to
large bank and here ! lay in a
large box for about a week.
One day a man came in to cash
a check and-4he banker gave me to
him. He took me home and gave
me to his little boy. His little boy
ran to his bank and put me in it.,
One day the little boy came and
took me to the grocery store and
bought some candy. AS he started
to hand me to the man he dropped
me and | rolled under some boxes.
One day when the grocer was
moving the boxes he picked me up
and put me i'll the cash register, and
here | lie waiting for the next adj
venture
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-02
A Summer Adventure.

Dear Busy Bees. This is my first
letter. | would like to join your
Busy Bee club. VIII tell you about
an adventure | had last summer. We
were spending the day at my uncle's,
who lives about IS miles from here,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-02
GILBERT McKEEN.
A Good Example.

By Frank Waiss. Age II, Lonia, Neb
Dear BUSY Bees: ! am writing am
other story to the children's page
which I like so much 10 read.
Once upon time there lived a
boy named Jack. He was very fond
of shooting and was saving his
meney tor on air rifle until He had
about $2. He bought a nice nickel
plated air rifle.
Once he went out for a walk and
saw pretty cathird. He raised his
air rifle and shot It. While he was
looking at it boy came out OF a
bush and had camera and told Jack
that he took q picture Of him while
he was shooting the bird and told
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The Brave Boys.

TIC Draw Dogs.
Miss Mamie Martinson, swedeburg Nsb.
| Once upon time there was boy
whose name was John. One day he
met his friend on the street. As
| they were talking, someone came
| running along the street and said,
Fire, fire, in the factory where
school supplies are made The two
boys ran as fast as they could, but 1t
got started very bad before they
could reach it. When they came
there they went inside and began to
carry out the supplies. Soon it got
SO hot they could not get any more
of them, but they saved $500 wofth
of supplies. They were given $25
apiece as q reward. This was great
for small boys like they were, When
they came home TO their parents
they were very glad to knew they
had such brave boys as that.
Marsaret's Lesson.
BY Reta Haynes, Age IL, David City. Neb
Margaret was the daughter OF
very wealthy parents. who lived in
New York. Margaret was always
bdbySQ anu 6lSo SOnSitflGa HGlSEn
above other children In the neigh
borhood.
One day as Margaret was going
down town she met on Of the neigh
bor girls she didn't like because
they were not wealthy like her.
The little girl was carrying large
paper sack full Of sugar.
Margaret made Up hsr mind to
push her down, 50 after the girl
past her 4 few steps, Margaret gave
her hard shove with Fer hand.
The little girl fell spilled the sugar
and broke one of her legs. She was
unable to move so Margaret began
to get frightened.
She ran home for her mother,
who came and took the girl to Mar
garet's home. The doctor came and
said that il was broke in two places.
She was asked how il happened but
wouldn't tell. Margaret feeling it
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(Honorable Mention.)
A Cross Aunt.

-
BY Irene ~la*slnt MAJ As' ~ Rising City
There was once little boy whose
name was Frank, His father and
neither were dead, He lived with
his cross Aunt Maude. She was
very poor. Frank wore RAGGED
clothes and his Ions golden hair
was unkempt. His aunt spanked
him and scolded him. One day a
strange thing happened. When she
was spanking him his rags fell off
and there stood . little angel.
He spread his golden wings and
s nss n ss'aa T. Tx FEs ,.fs r fas
away with . string OF angels, leaving
Aunt Maude to Fase 1t them.
Now she had no one to accom-
pany her 50 she died soon after.
Telling the Truth.
Gilbert McKeen, Age s, Oakuale.' Neb.
/ can remember very distinctly
one day as | and my sister, a little
Older than l, were playing house,
we thought it would be very nice to
have a garden. Now, a. Il happened,
a neighber OF ours had some aspar-
agus in his garden, just behind our
barna Well, that asparagus looked
very tempting to me, and thought
tilat my mother and father would
never know, and g foE the neigh
boz, he would never miss two or
three lunches, So over the fence |
went and got three lunches, not
knowing that two angry eyes were
watching me. Well, | got over the
fenes safe, and in > short time had
the asparagus safely planted in my
own garden,
About i week after that, one
morning a. we were playing house
again, we thought we needed some
corn, SO again / went to visit my
neighhors garden, this time for
corh. Ny father saw the corn and
asked me where | got II. / told
him and he made ME take It back,
and then he went to the neighbours.
What he said ! do not know, but
when he CAME back he locked very
cross and said, 'Where Is thst-as-
parasusia told Him. Then he
gave me = talking to that I never
viii forget. He then told me that
as soon as it rained / was to take
the asparagus back and ask the
neighbours pardon for taking it. \
That was the hardest thing ever
tried to do, but nevertheless it
taught me a lesson ! never will for
get.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-02

Jupiter is orange and white, Jupiter
Is quite good cat. He always
knows me when 7 am away from
home. He always sings for me. Well,
! will quit as my page is getting
too long. Love to the Busy Bees.
Enjoys Farm Life.
BY Leila Lfeeke, Age 3. Stanton. Neb.
Dear Busy Bees: This is the first
letter !, have written to you. ! am
in the Third grade at, school. We
used to live In town, but now we
live In the country. | like farm life
better than town. read your let
tiers every Sunday and / enjoy them
very much, | must close now .or
my letter is getting long.
A Panther.
by Dorothy Glover Age 10, Wellington,
Dear Busy Bees: | am writing a
story to you called "A Panther"
7 When my mother was just q small
girl she had brother named Fred.
Grandma had old them not to go
to the lake. But they didn't give
any heed to grandma lad went any
way. taking their baby brother. Fred.
the baby brother, was dangling his
feet in the water when a crawfisil
got held of his toe. He, looking
over across the lake, saw squirrel
In a tree. Not knowing what to do
or say, he yelled out, Panther,
Panther" This taught mamma and
her sisters and brothers a lesson.
This true story.
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Mothers Helper.

Mothers Helper.
BY Lenors silsby . years old, Basard.
Neb.
Dear Busy Bees: ! read this hap
py page every Sunday night. I
would like to Join the pink side. I
have . brother in the u. S. A. l
have . pet kitten. It is yellow, and
ip the dark its eyes look 30 pretty.
| am in tho Fourth grade. came
from Monda amin, a., and moved to
Nebraska fer my little sisters
health. ] help my mother.
First Letter,
Dy Irens Haylitt. AES 10. pys. NAB.
Dear Busy Bee. This Is my FIRST
letter to you. ! am In the Fifth
grade at school. Ny sehooI j. out
now. j have 4 riding horse, his
name is Bluck. i hope 10 ssE my
letter In print next Sunday. ~-&
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Our Little Pearl.

(Prizet
BY Natalie Dale. Age s, 4sol cass
| Street. City,
Eight little fingers and two tiny
thumbs
Working and learning to do small
Two little hands SO chubby and
sweet
And ten little toes fastened on to
her feet.
Two little arms so dinlpled and cum
ming
And two ,niinble legs to go on a
And oh, + forgot her light, fluffy
hair
Falling over two cheeks all rosy and
fair.
Two bright merry eyes as dark as
black berries.
And two pretty lips as red as ripe
cherries,
I'm sure you would love her our
pet and our care
Such dear little darling is really
rare.
A Trip to the City.
BY Armine Lett Age 70, Kearney, Neb
Although am not very witty
1 mus tell OF my trip to the city
/ hoped on the train,
Rode through many a lane
And viewed all the sesi.ery SO pretty
At last arrived at the station,
And started to find my relation
But in the scuffling and busting,
The husuiug and rustling.
lost track Of my own destination.
The street cars all frightened me greatly,
The buildings 80 tall and SO stately,
All filled me with awe.
Everything that / saw
Seemed to stare 81 me very sedateiy.
At last !. got home from the city,
BNt think il terrible pity
That wandered around
But tn now sSs ! must Il ilaIsh nay ai,x
The Dearest Pet Of All.
L. d. " Age ~ R ns,,y Custer County
Dear Busy Bees; Thistis my first
contribution. but will not be my last.
! am going to tell about my pets in
form Of poetry, SO here goes:
Ny Pets.
| have a baby brother,
Some sisters and q mother,
A father and another brother;
| have some chickens and sow.
A calf, some fish, . pig and cow.
Now these pets are all very nice;
| can count them all in thrice.
Yes, they are nice, can honestly
say,
And all for their very own keeping
pay, =.
Calves PIGS and cows, one thing and
another,
But incest Of all is my baby brother.
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A Christmas surprise.
NV afraat 6tna ha Neb


A..e. I g Shf@I I'D ~! nm4s,
street. Omaha. Neb-
Once there were some poor chill
dren and their mother who worked
very hard. Ut was drawing near
Christmas and they were sure they
would not get anything. The child
ren's names were Harry, Jean,
and Hazel. They each made some
thing for each other and they saved
a little money to buy . present Tor
their mother. On the night of
Christmas they put the presents in
the stockings and went to bed.
In the morning they got up and
went downstairs to see If they got
anything, and when they got there
they looked in and there was
enough for q king. They were so
happy that they began cheering.
Their mother came to see what the
noise was and then she looked to
see what she got and she found
many things, They wondered who
gave it to them, but any way they
we're happy. When they went out
they found many moreNthings and
also some money and they lived
happy ever after.
The Old Lady That Lived in the
Vinegar Jug.
Lucille Phillips Lyons, Neb., Age II Years.
Once upon . time long, long
time ago there lived an old woman
that lived In . vinegar jug,
She always was afraid of ghosts,
and 50 one day when she was down
to the river, the fish Cher best
friends) said, "Yeu 40 home and 60
to sleep and see if the ghosts will
get YOU
So she went home and went to
sleep and slept . week. When she
awoke, she heard thunip, thump.
thump, and II kept getting lowder.
Then she got UP and looked under
the chair, table and bed, but nothing
was seen.
Finally she gave up and went back
to bed, and was just about to sleep
and what2 Who can guess. Yes,
that's right. Thump, thump, thump.
was heard again,
So she got up again and looked
behind the door and there stood the
fish dressed in q sheet.
Pretty Slick.
BY Pvt. Bruce Cole. A. y. e., France
Among the thousands whe blew
into Camp Pike On one of the early
drafts was one from the Ozark
mountains. His whiskers had evil
dnetly flourished undisturbed for
weeks. When the recruits fell in for
the first time the captain spotted
him and said
Ever shaver"
WAL, yes, onct in while" was
the reply in genuine Ozark drawl:
Ever wash?"
Same comback.
well, in the army we shave every
day"
The recruits only answer was a
look of blank establishment.
'Tou cain see / shaved today.
There's some difference between
the looks Of my face and yours" the
captain continued.
At this he of the Ozarks reached
forth a speculative hand, strnked the
captains cheek, and remarked ad-
miringly, Wal, now you are . pref
ty slick young Teller, aincha?"
A Summer Adventure.
Dear Busy Bees: This 10 my FIRST
1etfer 7 ,ur,1,ld tika tr inin satfr
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-12
LABOR WILL SUPPORT
STRIKE CALLED FOR l6
AFFECTS ELECTRICAL AND
TELEPHONE WORKERS.
New Trial for Mooney and
Fund for Employment
Service Urged.

Atlantic City, ". j., June 12.-(A. PD
Moral support of the strike called for
June l6 by the international Brother
hood of Electrical Workers which in
Cludes the bulk of union telephone
operators throughout the country, today
was voted by the American Federation
OF Labor, which unanimously adopted a
resolution containing such a provision
The resolution also provided that the
convention appoint a committee to CO.
operate with committee of the electri-
cal workers, both going to Washing
ton to try to secure an engagement
with Postmaster General Burleson as
means OF averting the walk-out.
Among the other resolutions now be-
ing considered by the resolution COM
mittee is one dealing with the Mooney
case. In this II is proposed the teder-
alton appoint a committee TO take
action intended to bring about new
trial for Mooney. Should the commit
tee fail, it Is provided the federation
submit to the international organtza-
tion the question of calling twenty
four hour strike in protest the date to
be determined later.
Another resolution urged congress to
approve deficiency appropriation to
service to continue its work.
BY a third resolution the committee,
which will go to Washington to nego-
tiate with Postmaster General Burle-
son on the electrical strike will be di
rected also to take such action as may
he suitable to bring about the passage
OF legislation which will enable the en-
ployment service to continue function
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-12
PLAN RENEWAL
ALLIED ADVANCE
Foch and Others Discuss Be-
ginning HostiIities Again
on Germans.

Paris, June, 12.-Marshal Foch and
Gen. Weygand had two conferences
yesterday with Premier Clemenceau,
at which they discussed the question
OF immediate resumption of hostili-
ties and a concerted advance by the
allies, says Marcel Hutin, in the Echo
de Paris.
The general opinion is. the writer
adds, that Count Won Brockdorn :
Rantzau has committed himself too
far to be able to sign the treaty. It
also is believed that the Scheidemann
ministry will be swept away to make
room for ministry of moderate in
dependent socialists which will be
Joined by Matthias Erzberger, chair
man of the German armistice COM
mission. This ministry, it is de-
clared, would he disposed to accept
the allied conditions which it prob
ably would do about July 1.
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There is an evident impression in
Paris that the allied reply to the Ger
man counter proposals, which probably
will be ready late Saturday night. will
refuse the German request for impor-
tant alterations in the terms OF peace.
The Germans will be given i've days
in which to make up their minds as
to their course, Thus final action by
them on the treaty may be expected
While the council of four probably
win explain the provisions OF the treaty
and may grant some fplpor conc prls,
~ appears there are to Be no changed
that will materially tighten the burden
placed on the enemy by the treaty
presented May 7.
A dispatch from Coblenz tells OF the
Germans Withdrawing all material from
territories east of the allied bridgeheads
and says armed German forces also
have retired considerable distance
east of the ground held by the allies
on the east bank of the Rhine. That
there is a disposition on the part of
the German civilian population TO. he
prepared for an allied advance into
Germany also Is indicated.
The menace of bolshevism In central
Europe has again assumed proportions
which cause concern in peace confer
ence circles. The success of the Hun
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-12
VILLISTAS AND FEDERAL
TROOPS AT BATTLE POINT
CLASH EAST OF JUAREZ
EXPECTED.
Refugees Still Coming Into FL
Paso-Skirmishes Re-
ported Fatal.

Fl Paso, Tex, June IA battle to
the east OF Juarez between Villa and
federal forces is believed to be impend-
ing today Five hundred well-armed
federal soldiers left Juarez last 1iGht,
heading eastward. and are expected 10
come in contact with villa troops under
Gen. Felipe Angeles before tonight
Advance guards of both sides CLASH 20
in the first skrmish late yesterday ana
several federal soldiers are reported to
have been killed.
Gen. Angeles Is reported to have de-
ployed his forces into three columns in
the vicinity of Guadalupe, thlrty-tWo
miles east OF here. and to be marching
toward Juarez to attack the city. Gen.
Francisco Gonzales. commander OF the
federal garrison at Juarez, says ms
troons are ready to meet the attack.
Prepared for Attack.
JuareZ, June 12.-With the advance
guard of Gen. Angeles rebel force re.
oorted only sixteen miles east or
'Juarez, the federal garrison here was
prepared for an attack early today
ShortIv after midnight American Gus
toms officials reported having heard
few scattered shots, but whether tnese
were signals of outposts or mere accl-
dental discharges could not pe asceF-
MANY civilians have moved across INC
river 10 El Paso. Tex, and most W
those remaining appear TO have pro-
yided themselves with firearms.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-12
SIXTH DIVISION
ON Home SHORE
51st, 52nd, 53rd Infantries
Complete and Other Units
Total 11,942 Arrivals.
GEN. DASHED IN CHARGE
1,100 Sick and Wounded on
Leviathan, Which Aided
Damaged Waldersee.

New York, June 12.-(A P)-With
1892 members of the American ex-
peditionary forces, the transport
Leviathan arrived here this morning
after standing part Of the night
alongside the damaged German
steamship, Graf Waldersee. which
was in a collision off the Long Island
shore.
On the Leviathan were Brig. Gen.
William r. Dashiell, commanding the
Eleventh infantry brigade, together
with six officers and twenty three
men of the brigade headquarters.
Complete units aboard were the
Fifty-firs Fifty second and Fifty
third infantry regiments. These out
fits totalled 312 officers and 1874 men.
Other units were the first, second.
third and fourth companies of the
Second regiment air service mechan-
les. the 223rd military police COM
papy and parts of the 111th sanitary
train detachment, 316th field'artillery
detachment, First replacement ne
pot 'chauffeur's school, Tenth and
Fiftieth sales commissary units,
31Sth engineer train, 308th train
Headquarters. Sixth division show
troupe and 165th. 170th. 375th. 495th,
seth, S0Srd, S05th, S26th and S27th
aero squadrons, comprising twenty
four officers and LAO men. Eight
hundred and nine sick and wounded
men requiring no special attention,
and 300 others ridden or under
medical care together with scattered
units and individuals, made up the
ships passenger complement.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-12
DALTON PLANS TO
OBSERVE FLAG DAY
MEMORIAL FOR WHITFIELD
SOLDIER BOYS.
County Lost Eighteen Men
in Great Worlds
War.

Dalton. Ga. June 12.-(Special)-
The clubwomen of Dalton havt
planned an interesting program fol
flag day Saturday, June IA. the pro
gram being in the form of a memo
rial for the Whitfield county mel
who made the supreme sacrifice h
the war.
Recently the federated clu@,
planted trees in the city park or
Cleveland street, and of the nineteen
planted eighteen are living and grow
ing satisfactorily. The nineteenth
representing Sidney J. Mathis. was
"gassed" and killed when workmer
were laying a new gas main Oh
Cleveland street, that alone prevent
ing Mathis from some time looking
at the tree planted in his memory
for after the trees were planted,
Mathis showed up in a hospital at
Newport News, Va, after having
been officially reported killed in ac-
ton.
The eighteen men the county lost
in the war were: J. F. Slaton, Amos
Harden. William Wear, Melvin O..
Dills, Claud Richardson, James f..
McDougal, Adlai Z. Stephenson,
Aaron Pangle, John T. Wimpy. Elmer
Chester, Clarence Grant Martin
Clark, Robert w, Lanham, Thaddis
X. Richards, Guy F'elker, Scott Pro
thro Roy l.. Eslinger. Spart Grow.
The speakers at the services dedi-
eating the trees Saturday will be
Judge NJ. G. Tarver and Dr. F. K.
Sims. pastor of the First Presbyte-
rign church.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-12
NORFOLK STRIKERS FIRM

Await Federal Order for Conference.
Roanoke, Va, June 12.-Striking
shop workers of the Norfolk and Wes-
tern railway today stood true to their
statements yesterday to officials of the
American Federation of Labor that
they would not return to work until
the railroad administration had in
structed officials of the company to
meet committee of the strikers for
the purpose of bringing about a set
tlement of the trouble caused bv the
dismissal OF employees at Wilcoe. w. Va.
A. C. Needles. federal manager of
the road, said this morning that the
situation IN the company's lines re-
manned unchanged. Passenger trains
are being operated, but freight traffic
is practically at a standstill.
Several labor meetings were held
here today, but the strike leaders re-
fuse to give out any statement other
than that the strikers will back up"
the statement made to officials of the
American Federation Of Labor. Action
by the railroad administration is anx-
iously awaited.
Sympathetic strike appeals sent by
Norfolk & Western strikers to employees
of other roads have so far not resulted
in any walk out.