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have TO be used. II you should be
fortunate enough TO have the use OF a
power band saw. your work would be
very easy. but as most boys will not
have this tool at hand. they will have
to content themselves with the other
tools.
Saw the patterns with the same de-
gree OF care as the other work has
been performed. then sandpaper them.
Assembling is to be done by means
OF screws. round head except for the
tail. which should be fastened with a
nat head screw. Use wa ers between
the legs and the body and also be-
tween the head OF the screw and the
legs. This will give You a better op-
Grating toy and will also prevent the
legs from marrinF the paint.
After the toy Is assembled. meas
urements can be made for putting the
grooves in the cart. II Is easy 20 un-
derstand why dimensions have not
been made for them on the drawing
BE particular about the wheels. II
they are not round. your toy win no
operate easily. Round wheels can hl
made ~ only care Is exercised. Plac
screw eye on the cart 20 draw n by
Paint according 10 the suggestion
on the drawing. These colors wer
used on the toy the drawing was mad
from, nrd n was verv attractive.
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denly. for they were floating aowards
something that looked more solid than
clouds
THE moon. OF course" the Balloon
answered.
But it's not shiny" Weenty said.
1T never is during the day. The
bright sun makes the Man IN the
Moons house look quite duh. but just
wait till 10 grows dark"
rs there really a Man In the
Moon?" asked Weenty eagerly.
why. yes. Shall We peek In TO see
him?" the Balloon replied.
They didn't have to do that. how
ever. for the Man in the Moon peeked
out.
"Good-day Folk" he said quite cor
daily. won't you come In ? Il isn't
often we have company up here. ]
am just about TO have tea. Come in
and have some"
He opened his little gate and Weenty
went into the most curious little room
all furnished with mother-of- pearl
crystal and jewels. The balloons pre-
ferred to frisk about outside as they
iidn't care for tea, so Weenty and the
little man sat down together at a lit
tie table.
"Will you have cream?" the Man
In the Moon asked. 1T is nice new
cream and far superior 10 the Milky
way milk. you know" You see. now
that I have my COW. am independent
Of the Milky Way Dairy fairies"
"Your cow?" asked Weenty. Have
you a cow?"
eyes. u is rather a new institution %
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tie bench to look over the wall and
the Balloon hoped on top. There
stood the Balloon man with all his
gay balloons in the road and they ex-
planned TO him what they wanted.
Il suppose an outing would do them
good" He nodded. But don't let
them get too far away and they must
be back by FIVE"
"Oh. do let us stay till six" All
the balloons cried. but the Balloon
Man shook his head.
give" he said. Now. remember"
He held the balloons while Weenty
got a shawl and made herself a little
hammock fastened 10 the ends OF all
the balloons and when she was quite
settled in he let go.
Up few Weenty. II was a splendid
ride with the gay balloons above her
and her own balloon floating beside
her holding her handi II was fun 10
see the town grow smaller and smaller
and the birds flying about busily pick
ing bits OF fluffy clouds 10 line their
nests with. so Weenty's Balloon said.
what is that?" Weenty asked sud
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THE AUTHOR OF "GULLIVER'S TRAVELS 81

turn with his nurse TO her home in
Whitehaven. There she kept him for
three years and taught him the earli-
est rules OF life and living. Can you
imagine the surprise OF his mother
when, on his return. three years later,
the little four-year-old Jonathan read
for her any chapter OF the Bible. TO
which she turned. We are told that
he was a very clever little fellow. and
that he applied to studying the habits
and manners Of the people about him.
Some rich relatives OF his mother sent
him 20 college. where he won fame
as a bad student and a satirical fellow
To be satirical means that one is al
ways looking for the faults Of Others
and overlooking the good points which
are always TO be found n searched foi
] lonv ENOUGH Tt was this safirica
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WEENTY'S ADVENTURE WITH HER BALLOON

How very nice" Woenty said. "Of
course. I've heard OF the COW that
jumped over the Moon. I never knew
what happened TO her. II doesn't tell
In Mother Goose"
80 you do know about her. I'll
call her" the Man in the Moon said
and stuck his head out Of the window
TO call. Molly. Moll-ee!"
Presently a COW came to the window.
She looked a bit cross but when she
heard all about how she was made into
verse she was quite proud.
Say IL TO me-" she demanded.
SO Weenty repeated the little verse
in her best style.
Hey diddle-diddle.
The cat and the Fiddle
The COW jumped over the Moon
The little dog laughed to see such
sport
And the dish ran away with the
spooni"
Molly Cows face was wreathed in
smiles.
That's IT," she said. Historical
facts. And pray have you see any
Of my old friends? Clever fellow. that
Thomas Cat with his fddlel And Dos
Bowser! What a jolly pup he was,
10 be surei You must admit. though,
was cleverer than them all for see
how far 1 jumped. and you will have
10 travel far to find another COW who
lives in q Moon. Eh. Master?"
Weenty was sorry she could not
tell anything further about Fiddler
Thomas and Dog Bowser. though she
was glad 20 know their names.
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131e WONDERFUL CHESTNUT TREE

a was a dreadful shock TO me yes
n terday. Angelina Rose. when Miss
Il Lee said right out In school that
n there are no more fairies now. You
know how often we have come to the
woods hoping to see one" Angelina
Rose sat up perfectly stiff and straight
her blue eyes staring in front OF her.
It was beautiful autumn day. and
the trees looked their gayest waving
In the golden sunshine. in their bright
dresses of red and brown. Betty was
very fond OF the woods. and spent
many an hour there with her pet doll
Angelina Rose dreaming about fairies
and fairyland and all the wonderful
things that happened there. Wouldn't
II be lovely" she continued. III fairy
godmother should appear and grant
me three wishes. What should /
choose. First a big fat fairy
tale book that changed into new ones
as soon as / read them. then a blue
velvet coat trimmed with fur and a
fuzzy muff TO match. like Helen
Vests, and-best of all a big brown
eyed sister doll for you to play with.
It must be lonely for you when I am
at school. and-what's thatl"
She heard a sound as II someone was
in pain.
"Ah-a-a-a-a-
There II was again.
Here, Sukey-little girl! Don't be
frightened. This way. have hurt
my foot"
Following the sound OF the voice
she peeped through leafy curtain. and
saw an old gentleman sitting on a
fallen tree. looking very queer and
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quality that made Swift so unpopular
and which marks all his writings. Even
"Gulliver's Travels" which you will
some day read. which Is so full OF good
fun Is not without its jibes and sneers
az the manners and customs OF the
world and people living In -.
Swift IS little remembered for the
clever things he did as a child. All
the pleasing phases Of his life are for
gotten. and only the satirical harsh
side OF the man are remembered. and
for this reason he Is looked upon ~
a disagreeable. unpleasant fellow. But
for all this we must remember thai
he had a wonderful mind and a grea'
imagination-two qualities which vii
make his name live In the pages o
literary history forever because thel
I mark him as a genius.
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Weenty was relieved to have Il set
tied like that. and after the balloons
had fastened themselves 10 all the lit
tie points OF the star and Weenty had
seated herself on top OF the star. away
they went at a great rate. They went
so fast II was all Weenty could do to
hold on tight and shut her eyes. When
she opened them again. Il was to find
herself In her own little crib.
There was her friend the Balloon
at the foot OF the crib just as he was
before with no bright eyes or little
nose nor big. smiling mouth and when
she tried 20 ask him about the other
balloons he simply nodded and swayed
Hike any balloon might
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Wnlle.
why. it's the grumpy old gentle
man from the big house-oh, /
didn't mean that" she said all in a
breath"
Never mind. perhaps I'm not as
grumpy as l look. But will you run
10 my house. and tell them what has
happened? Don't trouble 10 come
back yourself. but come and see me
tomorrow at four. and don't forget 70
bring Angelina Rose with you. Hurry
as fast as you can, dear" and he
closed his eyes as II he was tired.
It did not take Betty long TO run 20
the big house and tell the frightened
maid Of the accident.
"Oh dear. oh dear. 1 must tell Miss
Alice at once" and she hurried away.
and Betty obeying orders scampered
home.
Next day. punctually at four. Betty
stood, hugging Angelina-Rose very
tight. at the door Of the big house.
Come right in. Mr.. Wood Is expect
ing you" said the smiling maid. Lead
ing her across the hall. she showed
her into an immense room. lined or
every side with books. on a couch
lay the old gentleman.
Smiling at her kindly he held oui
his hand. Il want TO thank my kind
little helper OF yesterday" he said
Wont you sit down on that low chair
and have a chat?"
Does it hurt?" asked Betty.
''It Is much better and will soon be
quite well right. thanks to you"
But what are you thinking about. '
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on the Earth. you know-and II she
writes a history book. she can put In
the latest facts about your being up
here so all the other cows can hear
about u.
The balloons came 70 the window TO
say that Il was near fve. and as there
was so much uncertainty about the
way TO get back as balloons very rarely
are seen 20 float down instead OF up
ward the Man in the Moon offered n
shooting star 10 take them home again
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HIDDEN LETTER
My first Is in injured but not In hurt
Seconds in sauoy but not in pert.
Mythird is in pencil but not in pen,
Fourth is In turkey but not In hen,
Ny fifth Is in Florence but not In
Kate.
Sixth Is on early but not IN late.
Ny seventh's In founder but not in
eel.
Eighth is on beefsteak but not in veal
Ny ninth Is In aster but not IN rose.
Whole is a visitor everyone knows.
This Is his favorite season he tries
To hurry and thus take us all by sur
prise.
HYDRA-HEADED NUMERALS
1. ! am a number. change my head
am a bird. change once more I am
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each year Il can grant wishes. Luckily
today is the very day. You go down
the garden path. till you see a statue.
II is right under the wonderful tree"
Betty listened open-mouthed.
There will be lots OF chostnuts on
the ground this windy day. but don't
touch them. just hold up your skirt.
and say this verse over and over until
three chestnuts drop In your lap.
Chestnut tree. please send me
Wishing chestnuts 1-2-S."
Take your three chcstnuts home.
and put them under your pillow to-
night, for the three things you most
wished for during the last three days
will surely be granted"
please, sir. the doctor" said tho
maid al the door. Goodbye little
girl. come and tell me what happens.
don't forget"
Next day when Betty came home
from school. she found a large box
addressed TO:
Betty
from the
Chestnut tree.
How her eyes danced as she saw
the two fat fairy tale books. the blue
velvet fur-trimmed coat and mum. and
the beautiful new sister for Angelina
Rose.
you see. dear" said Mother. "there
are many people in tho world who DC
lovely. kind things. and they are ouI
good fairies-and-she added with a
smile. sometimes they are like old
gentlemen in spectacles."
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TX n EENTY had gone 10 the FAIR.
IA and what a great place 1t was
AA to be sure! There were pop
Wv corn stands and ice-cream. fly
ing horses and all sorts Of things TO
see and tryl My but It was a fne
morning Weenty spent at the Fair!
There was the Balloon Man, too
with his gay balloons tugging and tug
ging to be off and away. They tugged
so hard at their strings Weenty won
dered that they didn't carry the Bal
loon Man right of his feet all to-
gether. They might have. too, II he
hadn't a strong leather bag tied to his
side. Weenty saw It was full OF shiny
nickels and dimes when the Balloon
Man opened 1t to put in her nickel that
Nursie handed TO him in exchange for
balloon.
What a time the little girl had IN
deciding just what color her balloon
should bel There were so many gay
colors and they looked brighter with
the bits OF sky that the balloons re-
aected on their round cheeks. II was
delicious problem to choose and
finally she walked away with a great
pinkey balloon tugging away at the
string she held in her chubby little
hand.
once at home again. Weenty had
great fun with her pretty balloon and
when nap-time came you may be sure
she tied Il TO the foot OF her little crib,
where she could see II just as long
as she could keep awake.
There It bobbed with two shiney
spots on its round pinkey cheeks that
we're little pictures OF weenty's own
windows though they looked quite like
bright eyes. Weenty began to think
after she had looked at them long
enough.
why. they are eyesl" weenty said
suddenly and then she noticed the bal
loon had a small round nose and a
wide smiling mouth
"Haw the Balloon observed. ESQ
you have. You were lying there 50
quietly with your eyes shut I thought
you didn't have any. thought I saw
eyes in your head when you we're at
the Fair. How did you know what !
was thinking about?"
"I didn't" Weenty answered. 81
was talking about you"
Were your" The Balloon seemed
to be highly pleased. Il am rather
nice to think about. am not?
noticed how you looked at all the
other balloons and then chose me
because I was handsomest."
"Yes. I liked you best" Weenty as
sured him.
Then I shall take you for a nice
hy. shall IT," the Balloon asked. "You
do fly. don't your"
Dear. no." Weenty confessed. "Bu'
you don't want to fly away from me
do you. dear Balloon? It's very bie
up there in the sky. you know. You
might get losted."
That's So" the Balloon agreed
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as he noticed Betty's eyes wandering
around the booklined walls.
Il was wondering II there were any
fairy tales among all those books"
I'm afraid not. but 1 am very fond
OF fairies"
"Miss Lee says there are none"
Perhaps Miss Lee hasn't met them.
They may not be quite the same as
those in the fairy tales, but there GER
tainly are fairies. Can you keep a
secret?"
"Oh yes" cried Betty eagerly" IS 4
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AN ACROsTIC

When we gather round the FIRE
In the early twilight hour.
Near our loved ones and our dear one
Till the shades Of night do lower
Every heart with joy is beating
Rich in love is every breast
To be there. itself is gladness-
In the shelter Of the nest;
Memories born Of JOY and singing
Ever added joys are bringing.
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jonathan Swift-Born November
1910

jonathan Swift-BOrn November 80,
1910
= ONATHAN SWIFT was born in
Dublin on November 30. 1917. Ills
father had died shortly before
~ Jonathan was born and his poor
mother had the responsibility OF rails
ing the boy added to her other worries
for she was left IN Strengthened circum-
stances. She called to her aid help
er or nurse. who took great pride In
her young charge and formed for him
a great attachment. This nurse was a
wise woman, and she must have real
ized that the little fellow had in him
the makings OF a great man. SO grea'
was her love for the boy that wher
she was called 10 her home. she would
not leave the child. and finally his
mother consented that Johnathan re.
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But shan't go of alone. You must
come. too. then we can't get lost If
we know where each other are. can
we?
Il will get my friends to take you
up, 1 see them out there with the
Balloon man in the road. Come. we
can 90 down and ask them. now"
Down they went and into the gar
den. There Weenty climbed on a lit
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Ia Ow for Christmasi Get busy and
make some presents for your
brother. sister or friend. The
~ girane will bring pleasure in huge
quantities to some little person-and II
Is not dimcult to make.
As the toy Is to be painted. the best
grade OF wood need not be selected. II
is suggested that some softwood be
used II avallahle. as a matter Of ease
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And we are written about in a
booki" Molly Cow said proudly.
"well. It was a feat to be recorded" B"
the Man In the Moon observed good
humoredly. Perhaps this young lady
will write a history some day-they
write new ones every once in a while
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the Man IN the Moon agreed. 1--WE
only had her a few hundred ages. The
first milliol years I lived up here /
didn't have hei But one day. a COW
jumped over the Moon-have you
never heard,of that? persuaded her
to stay up here. you see"
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an animals home.
?. / am a number. change my head
I am acid, change once more I am an
excursion.
3. am a number. change my head
I am length without breadth, once
more and am a tree.
4. am a number. change my head
II am energetic. once more ! am e
split asunder.
5. am number. change my head
am 10 blend, change once more I an
an awkward situation.
ANSWERS
HIDDEN LETTER-JACK FROST.
HYDRA HEADED NUMERALS -
1. Ten-Hen-Den. 2. Four-SoHr-7oRr.
3. Nine-Line-Pine 4. FiUe-Lfre-RfUe.
5. Sir-Mir-Fir.
! HIDDEN ANTMAL,-AH Elephant
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about fairies?"
Partly! In my garden I have
wonderful chestnut tree. One day
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egg
y teaspoonful ground cinnamon.
teaspoonful ground ginger
y teaspoonful salt
tablespoonful vegetable oil
Z cupful sugar
y, eupful cooking syrup
Beat together till smooth then add
y cupful warm water into which
has been dissolved 1 teaspoon
ful soda (be sure 10 get level
measurement) and
I and 4 cupful Of sifted -four.
Beat till smooth.
Drop into creased munin tins and
oake abo-t 20 minutes in a moderate
oven.
Fine to serve with baked apples.
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The Holt County sentinel., 1920-04-23
Junior. Senior BANQUET.


The Junior class of the high school
entertained the Seniors and faculty at
an NOR han iuet on
last Saturday evening. The banquet
a. ~ ateu ~ lhe lower nan of
the high school, under "a canopy of red
ana wnlte. the SENIOR cOlOis. The
table was charmingly decorated with
Richmond roses and ferns. Dainty
American Beauty Nut Cups added to
the attractivencSs Of the table. The
color scheme was carried out in the
menu, which was as follows
Supreme Of fruits.
Roast chicken. Gravy.
Dressing. Celery.
Beaten potatoes.
Peas en- case.
Parker house rolls.
Butter.
Tomato jelly. ASpic salad
Olives. Saratoga Flakes.
Ice cream. Cakes.
Coffee.
MINIS. Nuts.
MIR Edwin Bunker very ably pre-
sided rs POSTMASTER. presenting first
Mr.. Bennett Martin, who gave toast
IT" The Seniors Ralph Milne in
behalf Of the Senior class responded.
Miss Marie Hodgin gave the toast 20
the juniors, to which Murray kunhcl
responded. Mr.. Ford responded to
Misa Wilma Tear. who toasted" the
faculty. After the banquet had boon
served, the company adjourned to one
Of the class rooms, which had been ar
tistlcally decorated N green and white.
the Junior class Coluis. Here very
enjoyable program vas given b. mem.
bcr4 Of the Junior class.
The Seniors are working very siren
uously upon the class play. you New
or Can TELL which promises ~ h. a
huge success. Thi, play was written
by Bernard Shaw. one Of the foremost
modern drnmatis,,, and Is deserving
of the support of the entire commu-
nifty. y. \.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-04-23

Geo. S. Lukens, of Kansas City,
was here for a few days this week,
circulating among his many friends
and looking after business interests,
Our former citizen and friend,
Charles Wuelner, writes US from his
home in Greenfield, Indiana, that
he and family are all well, and says
the season is very backward there. He
also said to say hello to his numerous
friends.
Freddie Vogel, of st. Joseph, who
is not exactly the Candy Kid" but
who is employed in a candy factory in
that city, was at home over Sunday
last, the guest of his parents, Henry
Vogel and wife.
John Colvin, of st. Joseph, was
here for several days, this week, and
over Wednesday in attendance at the
death and funeral of his brother-in-
law, DR.. F. f. MARYLAND.
Clinton Leverich, who slipped re-
Gently on a broom handle and fell,
breaking one bone In his right wrist,
Ia now up and around again.
II. A. Lsag. VstsriAariaa.
The Holt County sentinel., 1920-04-23
THEY CROSS THE RIVER.

Meizel
Another Of those quiet, unprcten-
tious anu iuggeuiy honest. la" -aDiu-
ing German citizens of our city has
Land down his earthly burdens. in ODE
dience to the will OF the Master, and
gone hence to that world not made
with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Frederick Metzel will no longer
greet Us with that kindly smile and
friendly greeting, for he has left US
and crosseu the River of Life, at his
home in this city, on Sunday,
of this week, April Is, 1920, in
the S3d year OF his age.
Mr.. Wctzel was born in Huegclhcim,
Baden, Germany, August q, 1887. He
sailed for his adopted country in 1865,
landing in New York, having been
aboard ship for sixteen days, accom-
panying HIM was VIM. Houseworth,
now long since dead
He came to Holt county that year,
and began his struggle by working at
farm work for the late George Meyer,
and later in the old Forest City brew
cry for the late Albert Rocker for
nearly ten years.
BY fugality he accumulated suffi-
cicnt to make small payment ON "A
farm, which he purchased from Charles
Meek, east Of the Charles COwan
place. Here he buildcd him home.
and continued farm life until 1907,
when he purchased coy little home
in Oregon, amt where he and MS af-
flicted wife have passed their declin-
ing years.
He was married to Rcbccca Suctter-
lin, in 1879, VINO with THEN two chill
dren, Edward. Of Hickory township,
on the old home place. and Mrs. W.
II. Conner, of kcytesville, Mo, and
three grandchildren survive him. As
far as We know he leaves no other
direct kindred. either in this OF his
native country. His wife and chill
lrcn were with him. a. also his
sister-n-law, Mis-. Kate Sccman,
and brOthcr.in.law, Charles Suct-
terlin, of Maitland. who were 50 de-
voted to him curing his long Illness.
He for years was u devoted member
of the German VI. T.. church. and when
health would permit ne was ever found
in his place IN this historic place of
worship.
The funeral services We're conducted
from this church. Tuesday oi this
week, April 20, by his pastor, Rev. II.
A. Fcldmann. and the remains laid
away in the church grave yard nearby.