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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-20
VACATION DAYS.

Out Camping.
rrank and Charlie Johnston were
very good boys. but as papa said
w nmd .Gts ,s or boyish ways" They had
Morheu faithfully at school and had
been promoted. These boys were
twins. and what ono did the Other
was sure to follow his example.
10 go back TO the subject papa
camping trip in the summer hut
only on conditions that the: would
De promoted. He would buy ak
tents; the cots and all the furniture
TOT TOT INC fonts; pick out nice camp
ing place by large creek. and let
some little girls. their sister among
inc NUMBER. to 20 with them as cooks
so, after much hard work they were
promoted. Oh! how delighted they
:, Frank and Charlie invited some of
Alien. Joe Stephens and Jim Howard.
mildred Johnston franks and
Sharlie's sister, also invited some OF
Doys and Mildred) and To be cooks
for the boys. These wore Betty
Eeigh. Virginia Ross Ruth Spencer,
Cred Aliens sister. ''
AT last the happy day came! All OF
me emil iTrr net at Mr.. Johnstor's
house at ten In the morning. The
VA was filled with hay and I'll Of
,'NA' VIZ Sot III pn TIE nay. while
nana drove the wagon. Fred Allen
declared that Mr.. Johnston was Tho
pest driver nc had ever seen. ana
ne was "a very fine driver. indeed.
After about three fourths OF an
hour. they came to cool. shady
place. About a hundred yards lis
tance was a spring. The boys and
Mr.. Johnston went to work, and In
short while had tho tents up. Tic
boys aight two vo'y large fish and
carried them - Camp Qho tcnt,l.
where the girls cooked dinnor watch
was served at once. Then the girls
TOOK their dolls. toy boats, and too:
off their shoes and went wadins in
the water. also playing on the
beach. The boys and Mr. Johnstoi,
went swimming little ways off.
Then they all met at seven and had
supper
Then Frank begged papa to ton
them q story. which was gladly
granted.
Tile next morning they awoka at
SIX The children had waffles. bacon
and coffee for breakfast, AMI they
admired their little cooks. who worr
glad they liked their cooking. After
breakfast they played out or doors
games. such MS tag, hiding eyes and
c.ind mans BLUM.
They hal fine time while they
remained here, wading. swimming.
shooting and a:aing. At last, with a
sigh. thcy went to thcir homes.
Next part-"Good times Mt home"
(To DO concluded. (Original)
ROBERT EPES JONES. age IL.
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MIR. SCAI,ECROw.

Mr.. scarecrow lived in n garden
way up on a hill. lilo Toasted his
eyes on all the sights around him.
The green fields OF corn and rye, tho
welI-trimmed orchards. with their
laden bows full OF fruits; here and
thero blackberry patches. and fields
Of Strawberries are nice and ripe. and
they looked very good TO Mr. Scare
Now. MT. scarecrow was Jimmy
Crows enemy, and II Jimmy tried TO
eat the corn Mr.. Scarecrow would
wave mis- hands at him and rattle a
bucket with some pebbles in It.
Jimmy Grow would cock his head on
ono side. cav and then ny away in
great haste.
Mr.. Scarecrow wore n black shirt
waist embroidered with black roses.
pair OF pants that were rich with
patches. lie wore an old hat. which
he used to wave at the people going
along the road.
The spring had been very dry and
hot. and Mr.. Scnrecrow got his clothes
all dusty. Ono day Mr.. Scarecrow
saw storp coming up; He brushed
off his clothes so as to look nice. and
when the rain came and fell on him
he was so glad that he waved his
hands at 1t. Thus, leading this life.
he was very happy. and loved to
frighten Jimmy Crow.
BY HELEN L. CRUM.
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a STORY.
Street. Cit.

One day Mary was walking through
pasture. She found a little lamb
that was lame. She carried IT home
and nursed it until 1t was perfectly
well. When II was we'll It became
very risky and playful. Then Mary
and the lamb would romp and play
about the fields all day. and the lamb
would never leave Mary's side when
She went out to pick flowers in the
cool. shady woods. Every morning
when Mary got up and went out OF
the door tho lamb would be at tho
door. and Mary and the lamb lived
hI2py the rest of their lives.
Ago IL. BURT STARKE
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Drawn ny Helen Constance simonn.
Editorial and Literary Department
WINGS.

I'd love to have pair Of great big
eagles wings.
And do as the eagle as he circles and
swings
Above his big nest in the bare old
pine tree
A-living- life SO happy and free!
I'd dart and fly DER the great sea
waves,
And watch Old Ocean as he romps
and he raves.
I'd circle and swing high up in the
sky.
And flap my gr>at pinions with a
shrill eagle cry,
I'd swoop and soar or float lazily
Ger the angry ocean or the calm,
CLASSY sea;
Or, II l was tired. I'd sink into my
nest.
And talk to my baby eagles and rest
BY EVA ID. WISE.
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kATIE's DISAPPOINTMENT.

Katie was looking forward to her
birthday when she would no ten
years old. Her mother promised her
party. but when the timo arrived
she had the measles and had to stay
In bod Her mother told her II she
would be patient something nico
would happen TO her. so 1t did. and
here Is what II was. Her mother
took her TO spend a week on Uncle
James farm. He had large farm
with horses. cows, pigs and chick ems
and plenty of nico fruit trees, and
Katie had fne time after ali. SO
you see It pays to be patient while
you are sick. ;5{ 3
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SCHOOL AND VACATION.

School will soon bd at an end.
nut what will the people do then,
Why, vacation will be here.
With Its load OF sports and cheer.
some Will go To forest camps.
some Will go on mountain tramps
Children will be happy playing with
every kind OF thing
From animals on foot to birds on
wing.
Every day will he bright, -
With joy and delight.
But this pleasure will stop in the fall,
When the school bell tho children
again will call.
Composed by ]. 7. MASON, ago H.
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JIMMIE SNOW AND HIS GANG.
Chapter III.
T1,e Serrff D00r.

as soon as the villagers along
with n small fre-fighting company,
succeeded in getting the fire ex-
tinguished they set about hurriedly
looking for tho two plotters, Jim
and Bob.
ashes suddenly the detective, whose
name was Marsh. was seen to dis
appear as 1t seemed through tho
floor. But now let us turn our at
tention TO Jim and Bob.
81 am not going to backout." ex-
claimed Bob. but lot us set this
old barn afre and throw those fell
lows off the track. We can so down
through tho trap door and they will
And so after setting fite TO the
barn the two plotters started on
their way to safety through the
secret trap door. a sSll5
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SUMMERS BEST.

Summer Is hest OF all seasons.
] am telling. now some reasons.
For the birds that sing on tree
Much are they loved by me.
For the flowers Ercatful and small
j know they are loved by ALL
And the green loving grass.
Which Will help us 10 pass
Tho loving summer in a rhyme.
Leaving useful footprints with time
Original. by
MARY ELIZABETH ISENHART.
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THE ENCHANTED PALACE

The prince turned and saw most
beautiful princess. She was clad in
dress of pearls with diamond rings
on her fingers and Il diamond and
pearl crown on her head
Robert took her homo, and they
were married and so lived happily
ever afterwards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-20
4 ROSE.

A rose grew OH the garden wall,
II is so shy ii must not fall:
1t grows and grows and grows so
tail.
That sometimes | can't see il at all.
BY MARIAN NJ. HARRISON
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EVELYN SHARP.
Puzzle.

MY first Is in S, but not in So
MY second Is in u, but not in under.
My third is in m. but not In me.
My fourth is in me. but not in my.
Aiy nth Is in c. but not in end.
Ny sixth is in r, but not in run
My whole is in when II Is hot.
ROSA ARNOLD
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Chnradc.

My first is in h. but not in her.
My second is i'm O. hut moi in oil
Ny third is in !. but not in law.
Ny fourth is In /. but not In Indian.
NY hfth IL In d. but not in dodge.
My sixth lis I'm n. but NOT In H6o,c
My seventh is I'm v. hut not in vanL
My whole is in a lime that yra rhaIi
m inv >,'N>S w ohAfi
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The weck,. Prize Winners.

Myrtle Davis. 2els Floyd Avenue.
City.
Rose Cohen. 500 West Leigh
Street. City.
Virginia Duchcrc. 1905 West Main
Street. City.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-20

Ny first Is in was. but not In tax.
Ally second is in AK, but not in OK.
Ny third is in tat. but not in OK.
Ny fourth is I'M eat. but not in tat.
MY NTH is IN rat, hut not in at
My whole is something we cannot
do without.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-20
Puzzle Department
Girls Names in Figures.

T. !, Is. II, /. is, 6, 20.
5. II, II. /.
%. 3. Is. {, 0, II, 0. 1.
MARGARET STONE.
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Williamsburg. Vn

WV -hVtitiNF.
Dear EiitOr.-I
childTens page and
tcrcnt!nc that ] h
Ike TO become a
There are without
Gated mcnb. rs IN
! have frequently
compliment their ",
a short distance
Courthouse. tho VII
Leo surrendered 10
bringing the civil
Memorial Day s.rv
trai soldier buried
cemetery in that
OF the Confederate
with flowers. I su,
are glad that vacnt!
each one of them wi
during the summer
and 10 ali of the
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1915 West Main 5
Better for Debates.
L. S--Pieasc excuse pink pa per. as IL In
all have At present. Love.
n New Member.

Dear Editor.-I am sending you little
poem; hop.ns you viii publish y and not
let wings nutttr to the wastebask"t. l
am twelve yeats old and I am visiting my
Erandnothrr here in Williamsburg. I read
the L. ID. =. g. sunday and like Il
very much ] certainly hop. shall nee
my ilt,ln poo on II some day. III like
very much TO send some more things 10
YOU ! live In New York CITY In the win.
ter: hut J live in Virginia In the summer.
J. Hike virginia much more than New
York. / hope you Will tax, my poem a;.d
am. Hopefully yours.
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AppomattoI. Va.

Dear Editor,--rhank you for printing
my drawing ! suggested Life tho
subject OF tho contest last week but The
children d!d no, seem 20 think 4, a cool
as Il subject. what do you think OF that
rneInbsrs? You can write about all kinds
OF fruits and vegetables. ndng
in a drawing: II Is not good. but worked
very much over II. no plcAs" print II. Hon.
Ing To win prize soon. will close. An
old member.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-06-20

have often read the
have found IL so In
ave d. cidcd would
member OF your club.
doubt some very tai
the r. -. G. c. and
heard grown people
Jrk. My home In only
from Ole AppOinattox
lago in which neral
General Grant. thereby
War to a close. on
ices were held at the
there were decorated
place. and the graves
dead and the one Fed
pposc all the members
lon is here. and | hope
III have a splendid tim.
+. Best wishes TO you
members.
Sincerely.
SOI.A turkey.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
FOUND HIS OCCUPATION GONE
Weary Wanderer Another Victim of the Horrors of War, as He
 Explained to Housewife.

Women don't feed tramps readily nowadays, with work so plentiful and men so badly needed in almost all occupations, and tramp has to be a bit brighter than formerly with his excuses if he "gets by" the average housewife with a hard-luck tale. One that came to the back door of a Nun cle residence the other day will not fail to make good in his particular ''profession' anywhere.
 'I'm out of work" he explained to Mrs. Housewife, as she stood frown- ling down on him, "because the war destroyed the only occupation I ever had been taught-the occupation my father taught me and that I al ways had followed until this terrible war came on."
 "What was your job the war end ~ed?" asked Mrs. Housewife, a shade of interest and even of commisera- stion entering her voice as she spoke. tTramping, num-" was the almost fearful reply.-Indianapo News.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Rare Sunar Found in Honey.

Investigation of certain stores of crystallized honey found in various places in Pennsylvania where the bees had died from starvation led to the discovery of a quantitys of rare sugar, known as melezitose, which has been extracted and purified and placed at the disposal of the bureau of chem istry. The weekly news letter of the department of agriculture says that melezitose is one of the rarest sugars. Minute quantities of it have been avail able to men of science for many years, but the supply has never been suffi- cient to permit of extensive experiment tation. Now the United States de- partment has several kilograms.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
GE:7 E7T' READY
 FOR ''FLl)''
Keep Your Liver Active, Your System Purified and Free From Colds by Taking Calotabs, the Nausealess Calomel Tablets, that are De-
 lightful, Safe and
 Sure.

Physicians and Druggists are advf+ ing their friends to keep their systems purified and their organs in perfect working order as protection against the return of influenza. They know that clogged up system and lazy liver favor colds, influenza and serious complications.
 To cut short cold overnight and to prevent serious complications take one Calotab at bedtime with Q swallow of water-that s all. No salts, no nausea, no gripping, no sickening after effects. Next morning your cold has vanished, your liver is active, your system is puri- fed and refreshed and you are feeling fine with hearty appetite for break fast. Eat what you please-no danger.
 Calotabs are sold only in original sealed packages, price thirty-fve cents: Every druggist is authorized to refund your money if you are not perfectly delighted with Enthusiastically
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas County-ss.
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is & Co., doing business in the City of To- ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN DRIED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A. D. 1886.
 (SeaD A w. Gleason, Notary Public. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is talk on the Mucous Surfaces of the system. F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio. F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
More Than One.

That morning the teacher had been forced to thrash two very trouble some boys, and the memory of the happening was still fresh in the other children's minds that afternoon. She took up her history to give the assign ment on the Civil war, which the class was studying. "This afternoon" she said, i've shall take the hammering campaign
 Everyone was amused when she said it but she, herself, led in the laugh when tiny fellow calculated: My, I thought we had that hammer ing campaign this morning"
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
i HARDLY PAID FOR EXERTI0N
Didn't Recompense John for His Disturbed Repose.

The clock struck the hour of three. The wife rose on one elbow and lis tened. Then she nudged her side part ner
 "John," she. whispered, there's q burglar downstairs"
 "The deuce there is," exclaimed John, Jumping out of bed. 'Tll show him."
 He crept downstairs. There was the sound of crash, revolver shot and the sullen thud of men engaged in mortal combat. Then window smashed and all was still. The terri fled wife turned on the light and hur ried into the hall.
 "John" !" she called timorously.
 "AlI right, my dear," called John. "I found him. All he had was 60 cents."
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
FRANCE PROTESTS
 GERMAN ADVANCE
OFFENSIVE IN RUHR AREA SAID TO CONSTITUTE GRAVE
 DANGER.
WITHDRAWAL MAY BE FORGED
Note Says Situation Calls For Mill. tary Measures Which Cannot Long Be Deferred-Treaty Is
 Being Violated.

Paris. = The attitude of the French government In the present German crisis is defined and explained in a note. After repeating that the govern ment has no hostile designs toward Germany, desiring on the contrary the resumption of norma. relations with that country and expressing realiza. tion of the difficult situation of the Berlin government, the note declares the German government has given way to pressure by the Militarist par ty mot fearing to infringe the i'm. perative and most solemn stipulations of the Versailles treaty" The note continues:
 "The first request for permission for the entry of extra troops into tho Ruhr district was made just after the insurgent movement by the military authorities March 15. It was renew. ed from Berlin March IT, in the name of the legitimate government by Won Haniel, who has remained in Berlin with the consent at least implied, oi the insurgent government.
 "All information from the allied missions. and again, the day before, from the high commissioners at Cob lenz, does not cease to show that German military intervention is un- called-for by the situation, and it would be attended with the gravest dangers from the point of view Of se- curity both for the population and the men in the field"
 The note then says that if the Ger man government had carried cut the disarmament clauses of the treaty there never would have been the Kapp instruction nor the Red army in the Ruhr district, and remarks that Arti- cle 42 and A are such an indispensa- ble safeguard that Article 1 of tho co-Anglo-Ameriean convention de- fines as a caucus teodoris those dtspo- sitions insufficient to assure the pro lection of Europe.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
LOOK AT ASPIRIN
If the name "Bayer" is on tablets, you can get relief with
 out fear.

When the Bayer Company intro duced Aspirin over eighteen years ago, physicians soon proved it marvellous help in relieving Rheumatism, Colds, Headache, Neuralgia, Earache, Tooth ache, Lumbago, Neuritis, Aching Joints, and Pain in general.
 To get this same genuine, world famous Aspirin, you must ask for "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin marked with the ''Bayer Cross" You will find safe and proper directions in every unbroken package.
 Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost only a few cents. Druggists also sell larger "Bayer" packages. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoaceticacidester of Salicylic' acid.-Adv.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Possibly So.

''This is kinda funny" commented Mrs. Field in the midst of her perusal of the village newspaper. "The editor of the Torch of Liberty refers right here to the hydrant-headed octopus of Wall street. Do you suppose that is a typographical error, or don't the edi- tor know any better?'
 "Oh probly he means to insinuate that the octopus has water on the brain," replied honest Farmer Field. Kansas City Star.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Where z

Less than an hour from New York there is a little New Jersey town where a church congregation has plunged very deeply into modern re- liglous thought and tendencies. Just how deeply anyone driving by their little white wooden building can tell from the sign hanging by it's door:
 "Where do you spend Sunday? Around the fire?"
 "Where will you spend eternity? Surrounded by fire"
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Do Not Neglect It.

When you use sprays, atomizers and douches for your Catarrh, you may succeed in unstopping the chokedup air passages for the time being, but this annoying condition returns, and you have to do the same thing over and over again.
 Catarrh has never yet been cured by these local applications. Have you ever experienced any real benefit from such treatment?
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
W. N. U., LITTLE ROCK, NO. 15--1e2o.
Catarrh is a Real Enemy
 and Requires Vigorous Treatment

Throw these makeshift remedies to the winds, and get on the right treat ment. Get bottle of s. s. S. and be- gin a treatment that has been praised by sufferers for half century. s. s. s. Is an excellent system-cleanser; it is not sold or recommended for Venereai Diseases.
 s. s. s. gets right at the source of Catarrh, and forces from the blood the germs which cause the disease. Special medical advice regarding your own case free. Address Medical Director, 106 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga. .
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
PatroIlinu the Levees.

vicksburg, Miss. = Following the directions of general order issued by Cat. T. w. Stewart, U. s. A., engi- neer in charge of this river district, every assistant engineer in the dis trict from the White River to Warren ton, the latter place being below Vicksburg, has organized for active high water maintenance. Ninght and day patrolling of the levees has com menced.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Now What Did She Mean?

A busy business woman had en- gagged outside help to wash and clean up house. As they entered the kitchen, on arrival of the help, who had been recommended as jewel, the mistress said:
 "This kitchens in an awful state, Mary, I-'
 "Never mind, missey; Fse used to white folks. .''-Laudies' Home Journal.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Poland Rejects Peace.

Washington. = Poland has reject ed the proposals of the Russian soviet government to conduct peace negotia- tions in Esthonia and to declare an armistice while the negotiations are in progress, according to official ad- vices to the Polish legation.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Shilo Veterans Meet,

St. Louis. = Veterans of the battle of Shiloh met here to take the annual pilgrimage to the battlefield. More than 100 assembled and many were accompanied by their wives. The trip will be made by boat.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Miss Helen Taft To Wed.

Washington. - The announcement of the engagement of Miss Helen Taft, daughter of former President and Mrs. William Howard Taft, to Professor Phillip Manning of Yale University, is expected soon.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Disappear in Germany.

New York From 1000 to 1,2O0 Armenian children and collegians sent to Germany during the war to work in mines and factories and l,5O0 to 2,O0O sent by the Turkish ministry of public instruction to study, cannot be found
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Cotton Crops May Fall.

Washington. = Cotton in many To- calities from Alabama to central Texas may prove a complete failure if good tested seed is not used, ac- cording to a warning issued to cotton growers by the Department of Agri- culture.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Police Officer Is Shot.

Tulsa, Okla. = John Moran, former y1nited States marshal and now lo- cal police officer, was shot twice by .Hi Jackersn just outside the city linn. it's here and probably fatally injured
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
F FRI!,ECKh-EIS
Now Is the Time to Get Rid of
 These Ugly Ss ots.

There's longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed of your freckles. Othine double strength-is guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
 Simply get ounce of Othine-double strength-from your druggist, and apply little of it night and morning and you should soon that even the worst freckles have begun to disappear, while the lighter ones have vanished entirely. It is seldom pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful clear complexion.
 Be sure to ask for the double strength Othne, as this is sold under guarantee of money back if 1t fails to remove freckles.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-04-08
Varied climes. Varied Habits.

Natives of hot climates who spend much time in the water rarely use soap except for shave or shampoo. The Eskimo is reckless bather during the fishing season, when he is forced to wade to disentangle his nets, but his wife and family think handling wet nets absolves them from further bathing rites.