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Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
The Lion and the
Mosquitoes
And the memory man said:

Hllu tllt HlellOTy HAL SAID.
Once, in the forest, there was 4
great drought, and many of the little
lakes and streams dried up. A lion,
king of the forest. grew thirsty, and,
in his voyage to find water, he came
to deep we'll which was the home
of the mosquitoes.
"You shall not drink here" said
the MOSQUITOES. "But, if you wish,
we will give you messenger who
will show you small spring which
is never dry" Y
81 am thirsty" answered the lion,
4 will drink here and now"
"You shall not" said the mos
quitoes, this is our home. Try it,
and we viii fight you"
At that the strong lion, king of
beasts, laughed, and put down his
head to drink.
But the mosquitoes swarmed
around him, got in his eyes, his ears.
on>his tongue and bit him horribly.
He fed l. howling. but clouds of
mosquitoes pursued him until he
was miles away. So heigot neither
drink from the we'll, nor did he
find the ever-fowing spring, and,
some days later, he died of thirst.
Evil comes upon those who re-
fuse to give courtesy for courtesy
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Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Boy Leaders Play
important Part in
Gy7nnasiun, Work

A very important part of the physi-
cal work of the Omaha Y. M. c. A.
is the boy leaders classes which are
conducted by c. Carl Weigel and ].
o. Hedberg, assistant physical direc-
tors. Sixty-fve different boys are
members of the two clubs, one for
afternoon boys and one for EN-
ployed boys, which meets in the
evenings.
At these special class meetings in
struction is given the boys in the
clubs as to how they can most eff
ciently help in the work of the
physical directors. Very proficient
athletes and acrobats are made by
the work of the leaders glasses,
and these lads are a great help in the
regular class, work with which they
assist.
In all seven boys division gym
nasium classes are members of this
leaders club, with an average iof
Gght boys to each gym class. Each
year there are special try-outs for
leaders positions and there are al
ways L great many boys who are
anxious 10 take these tests with the
chance Of being leader as their re-
ward if they pass. Many of the
present members of the leaders
clubs have been members for two
and three years III success, -
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
The Story of Brave Bob.

Once two brothers, one 20 and
the other 6, started out to America
to make their fortune. They bought
long strip of land with a small
s.-eam running through it. One day
Bob, E, was wading in the stream
and stepped on something sharp.
He went crying to his brother, Dick.
Dick pulled it out and found it was
a small piece of gold. . He went to
the stream and found enough gold
to make them rich. AS they were
riding to town. two years later a
bandit shot at Bob but missed him.
Bob fell down on his revolver.
TIE bandit kicked Bob over Bob
had his gun trained on the bandit
He got $1,000 reward for the cap
ture of an escaped convict.-Jack
Murray, Aged 10, &c West Ninth
Street, Fremont, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
A Sad New Year

Dear Busy Bees: We have dusty
winds now, but we go to school.
We live nine miles out Of the city. /
have one brother, William, g. My
mother and father have always been
hard workers. On December 80,
1919, father and my Uncle Emil
were saving down trees while
mother was making dinner. When
ready she asked me to call them for
dinner, which I did. Father said,
"After this one tree is down we will
then go to dinner" William was
right by the trees there with father.
There was a creek right by in
which he was rlayingy l saw him
there and played with him a while.
Then when the tree was gong to fall
;ather. said to Uncle Emil, run!
Runw and he himself ran also. but
he tree fell the very direction father
an and fell across his body and
hat killed him. instantly. Imagine
he great shock for mother and us.
Uncle Emil ran to the house for
help and called the doctor, but it
was no use to come and help, as our
dear father was killed. The branch
that fell on him had to be cut so
they could get father out. They had
taken him into the house, and on
New Years day, January 1, 1920,
father was buried. I don't believe
no one can realize how we have al
ready wfpt and cried for our dear
father TO come back. but in vain.
Mother is never so happy at her
work as she was with father. So
will close. Goodby, Busy Bee
Agnes Paulish, Aged, II, Crete, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Regular Attending
"Y" Lad Passes AUdy

Although he had been a member
less than three months, Dorphin
Allen, who passed away last week.
was one of the most regular Vat
tending boys at the boys division.
He had attended every gym and
swimming class from the time he
joined late in September until he
was taken sick about 10 days ago,
without missing a single period.
He was a favorite among the Sec
retaries and physical directors as
we'll as among the boys with whom
he associated. He will be missed
at the "Y" and the boys division
members and secretaries extend their
sympathy to his mother and father,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Fries of 1928
lizard street.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28

Nowadays we don't follow the
old Spartan policy of exposing our
children to the mountain tops. No
we just expose them to their
clothes. That is the reason Why
many of the little tub frocks 70;
winter wear are found to be sleeve
less. Such is the case with TINS
simple, delightful little model Of
brown linen, with its brown wool
embroidery and its brown patent
leather belt. The charming little
cape, borrowed from adult modes,
lends variety to this model. and is
a note which may be copied in the
elaborate net or crepe de chine
frock for the small bellies more
festive wear; This frock is de-
signed for a girl of from + to 10.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Cold Water Dip

"How do you like the creek, close
to the camp, Eva? Isn't it just de-
lightful to bathe in?"
1T, is certainly great fun, but the
water is so terribly cold! When I
plunge IN 1 feel as though l had a
cramp, right away"
Maybe you don't know how TO
protect yourself against the shock.
When plunging in cold mountain
streams, do as the Indians do. When
you are ready to dip. rub the pit of
your stomach vigorously with the
palms of your hands for about a
minute. Then dash some cold water
on the place and rub again vigorous
ly for another minute. After that
you can go into the coldest water
without any fear"
"Oh, Pm so glad you told me. = |
won't be afraid to go in any more"
--Georgette Beuret.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
A Trip to Emerson.

Once my father and mother and
I went to Emerson. We started to
Emerson at 2 p. m. and arrived al
f p. m. We ate our supper then
Then the folks sat in the other room
and talked for a while. Then W.
went to bed. Then, on Saturda.
morning, we started for home. VIZ
saw many Indians. We went through
two Indian towns. We went out to
the edge Of town and ate our din
ner. To- we started on. We ar-
rived at my aunt's, in Herman, about
Ia. m. Then we went to Blair and
stayed in town for a while. I en-
jcyed the trip very much. Well
Busy Bees. l will close, as my letter
is getting long. I want some of the
Busy Bee girls to write to me,
please.-Helen Croudy, Aged 10,
Blair, Neb. =
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
HA&I6eai4&|6dieS j! y K:

There was one thing that Tom
Stone wanted more than anything
else in the whole world and that
was real foct ball
When Tom opened his eyes on the
morning Of his 9Th birthday, the first
thing he saw was a real big foot
ball lying on the foot of his bed.
Tom made one jump for the foot
ball and as soon as be held it in his
hands he couldn't resist the tempta-
ton to give it kick.
Poor Tom almost broke his big
toe and to make matters worse the
ball struck big vase and knocked
it off table onto the floor, where
it smashed into thousand pieces.
This wasn't the end of Toms bad
luck, for he carried the ball out into
the street and kicked it through a
neighbor's window.
Tom did not mean to be destruc-
tive, but the ball was so lively it
seemed as though it just couldn't
keep from getting into trouble.
At last Tom gave the ball a
mighty kick and it landed up in the
top branches of Big tree, where
it stuck tight and fast.
Tom tried to climD the tree but
the ball hung way out on slender
limb and although he shook. the limb
with all his might he could hot shake
well, it's good thing that ball
is safe for a time," said Toms
mother when she saw the ball up
in the tree. You've done enough
damage today and that ball can stay
right up in the tree until your faith
The little chaps carried hatchets
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Questions From the
BOYS Locker Room,
By MAC OEMAN.I
Assistant Boys Work Secretary

ashtsthnt boss NOFk secretary.
Did you ever see the showers
When they're crowded full of boys.
Who shout and shrek their boyish laugh
ter,
Nearly deafening one with noise
Or have YOU ever heard the questions
Asked by eyery brand new member,
Seeking needless information
Concerning things he can't remember?
Such az why's my locker
Numbered different than before7"
Or Where's. py shirt, and my gym
While they're, lying on the floor
where's the pool?" and "How's the wa
ter"
'Why is gym but twice a week"
The one who doesn't ask these questions
Truly. readers, is a freak.
Now II one has doubt or question,
Whether this be false or true,
Let him come and so discover.
What most every boy will do.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
The Rabbits Bride.

There was once an old man who
had two sons, and three daughters.
He was once very rich, but now had
hardly enough to eat as a result OF
law suit. He now lives in a small
hut on the edge of a forest. One
day the father was called away.to do
some business in the city, so he
asked his children what he should
bring when he came home. The
boys asked for two cows, and two
sheep each. The eldest daughter
asked for a warm plush coat, the
second daughter asked for a blue
velvet dress trimmed in fur, while
the youngest daughter asked for a
bunch of yellow, blue, and white
violets. He promised each one
what they asked and drove off with
his old horse. When he started
home, he had with him everything
he was to get but Maureen's violets.
1t was stormy night, and as the
old horse knew the way home as
we'll as he did, he let him go ahead.
Soon the horse was SO far ahead OF
him he couldn't see him. In the
distance he saw light, SO he went
towards it. When he got there he
knocked, but no one came to the
door, so he knocked again, and still
no one came, so he walked in, and
went through the rooms, but no one
was there. When he came back to
the dining room there was a lunch
on the table, but no one could be
found He sat down and ate, then
went to bed. When he awoke, the
storm was over. When he got out
side the door, the first thing he no.
ticed was little bed of all kinds of
violets, of which he picked all he
wanted, and went on. From small
clump of bushes, sprang a small rab-
bit. 1t looked up at him with eyes
of anger and demanded OF HIM
where he got the flowers.
"I got them from yonder house,
replied the old man.
"Well, you shall pay for this by
sending me your best loved thing
when you get home, to be my ser,
vant,," cried the rabbit The old
man hurried home and told his
children separately what he was to
do, and asked them if they would go.
Maureen said, Eyes. father. l will go
if you've promised" = Two days
later she was toiling in the rabbits
little hut. 1t was noon so she went
out to cali the rabbit to his dinner:
but found him under tree. as It
dead. She was verv sorry AID cr'"d
as she put the rabbit in his bed and
covered him up with afsheet, lhen
he jumped up, not rabbit, but a
man. Thanks to your deliverance,
| am now man, whereas l was
rabbit. AS your father said you
would serve me willingly in all
things. I think you will now willing
ly marry me, won't you?" Yes"
said Maureen softly.-Estelle Littel,
age IL, 2l8 So. Walnut ST, North
Platte, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
NV Pet Cat.

Dear Busy Bees: This is my first
letter to you. I read your page
every Sunday. I am going to tell
you about my pet cat. His name
is Tommy He came to me a year
ago. He was little kitten, but he
was nice and fat. so we kept him.
He is a maltese with white spot
on his throat. When he was a lit
tie kitten he caught a rat as big as
himself. He has killed several kinds
Of birds aud also mice. As my letter
IS getting long. l guess l will close.
and would like to hear from you--
Kathaleen Tucker, Aged 9, Kearney
Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Leaders at Central
H-WaIter MetcdIfe

One of the leading figures in the
activities at Central High school is
Walter Lee Mctcalfe, a prominent
member of the senior class. Walter
has figured prominently in the work
of the school since his freshman
year.
Metcalfe is a captain in the cadet
regiment of the school. He is COM
maRder of one of the leading COM
panies and has proven himself to
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
For the Live Boys of Omaha

the special activities which will make
up the most interesting program for
boys that the local "Y" has ever put
on.
The special Christmas program
this year will include special activi-
ties for each day during the vacation.
Something different will be on the
schedule for every day and every
"Y" boy will be entitled to take part
in the special program.
A detailed program of the two
weeks program will be published in
this column two weeks from today.
1t will give the program from day to
day for the whole Vacation period.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Prize.
The Stream.

The rustic bridge spanned a pic
turesque stream. The bridge
spanned the stream where it was
the deepest and clearer than any
other place in the stream. You
could see in the bottom among the
grasses and colored, pebbles, fish
swimming to and fro. Farther on
the silvery stream curved around
grassy Dank, with rushes along
the edge and pretty trees upon it.
The sun was setting behind the
trees, casting amber and gold col
ors on the stream, ripping by max
ing il look as though it were alive.
If you had followed this. stream
through the many quiet meadows
and mountains, you would see t
join river that rushed and roared
by.
AS the stream rippled along it
wound and curved through many
meadows, tapping the banks where
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
be a man of rare ability in leading

be man of rare ability IN leading
men.
He is chairman of the reception
committee of the school. He meets
the visiting athletic teams and has
carried out his rather difficult task
in commendable way so far this sea-
son.
Walter is vice president of the
Hi-Y club and takes an active part
in its work. He was assistant busi-
ness manager of the Register. the
school paper, last year and carried
out his work well.
Walter has always stood high in
the estimation of the faculty and has
always put his lessons before his
other numerous activities.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Gam1',psEire
Girl"
RehearsaLs for
Christmas Carols

According to the custom estah-
lished many years ago, the Camp
Fire girls will again sing Christ
mas carols this holiday season.
There will be a meeting at the Y.
w. c. A.. Satu day. December 4,
to hold the lirs! rehearsal and we
want all Of the girls out for this
meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
~ Page for The Bees Busy Little Honey Makers ~

very happy boy when he found /
foot ball the next morning.
II wonder who could have TAX
it out of the tree and put it here
asked Tom of his mother next NOR
ing. "AND. LOOK, MOTHEi
Here is the print of a tiny hand
and Tom held the ball up so ]
mothers coud see the Ounces OF,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28

Poor Tom was heartbroken and
he sat down on the back steps and
cried for father was away and was
not expected home until the next
evening.
Tom went to bed that night with
a very heavy heart for he felt sure
that some robber would climb the
tree in the night and steal his foot
ball.
Somehow the Teenie Weenies
heard about the matter. Whether
they saw the ball i'll the tree or
whether Tillie Filters, the SPARROW
told them, it's hard to say, but any
how they found out about it.
That evening when everything,
was quiet, several of the Teenic
Weenies made their way to the
tree and soon climbed up on to the
limb where the ball lay.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
y = >4&& : Bee $ 8 HiS%s
Stories by Our Little Folks
Our Rabbits.

We had two rabbits and they got
out. We tied them up and one day
went to feed them and we found
five little rabbits there. | have one
sister and two brothers. My sisters
name is Emma. My brothers name
is Iheo. My younger brother is
only II days old. My sister is 4
years old, and my brother is years
old. Well good d-bye Busy Bees
Helen Jarosik, age 10, Spring Ranch,
Nch.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Vacation Period Coming.

This is just a preliminary an
nouncemcnt of the special program
which is being prepared for the two
weeks of Christmas vacation which
comes from December 20 to January
|, inclusive. Boys Work Secretary
Z. Z. Micklewright is busy lining up
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
A Fourth Grader.

My Dear Busy Bee Friends: am
in the Fourth grade. l am II years
old. | have three brothers and three
sisters. | have dog named Zip.
did have kitty, but it died the day
before yesterday. There are 4o chill
dren in our school room. Ny teach
er's name is Miss Brewer. | have a
nice bicycle. | go up town on it
lots, too. Last Friday we had a
weinie roast. 1t was good, too
Victor Craven, Aged II, Norfolk,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
A Big Hero.

Dear Busy Bees: There was lit
tie bov whose name was Bennie. His
boy friends wanted him to steal some
popcorn from his mother. Because
lie did not steal the popcorn they
kicked and abused him. One boy
pushed him in 4 creek. There he
died. He was only 7 years old, but
big hero.-Ma-;e Baroch. aged 8,
1887 South Tenth Street, Omaha. ,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Entertain Teachers
At Luncheon

iThe Camp Fire group from the
Beals school entertained the teach
ers of the school at luncheon Tues
day noon. This same energetic
group held popcorn sale on
Wednesday at the school. -
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
(Honorable Mention.),
Did and Done.

Once a long time ago, Done and
Did, who were brothers. went out
hunting. Did heard a rustic Of
leaves so he stepped behind a tree:
He lifted his gun and shot, instead
of waiting to see what he was shoot
ing at. Unexpectedly he shot his
brothers leg. Did felt terrible about
it. Did picked I'D Done and car.
ried him. home. Done was in bed
for long time after this from his
wound. Finally it was decided that
he would have to have helpers, The
names OF his helpers are Had, Have
or Has. Sometimes boys and
girls forget and use Done without
his helpers. This makes his 1eg
very painful. Sometime he might
die of the s ock. Then how would
we express our thought?-Bertha
Woodrow, Aqed II, 20l3 Fifth ave-
nue. Council Bluffs. Ia
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Joint Ceremonial
Meeting Held

: A joint ceremonial of groups from
! axe school. Castelar, Presbyterian
church ard Mason school was held
Saturday. All members pledged
themselves to their desire.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
The Little Girl Who Wouldn't Say
/


Please.
There was once small child who
would never say please.
III believe, II you even went down on
your knees,
But. her arms on the table. would
sit at her ease.
land call to her mother in words such
as these:
l1 want some potatoes!" Give me
some pcasr
l"Rand me the butter," "cut me some
cheese"
$50 the fairies, this very rude daughter
| to tease,
jonce blew her away IN powerful
breeze
IOvcr~the mountains. and over the seas,
ITO valley, where never dinner
she sees.
But down with the ants. the wasps,
| and the bees:
lin che woods she must live. until she
learns 10 say please
i .srs
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Group Meetings

The Nawakwa group hiked north
of Florence Saturday and held a
ceremonial meeting. Wednesday the
girls met at the home of Helen
aaker and spent the afternoon sew
ing for their Christmas sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28

Paul w.: do you know Lincoln's
Gettysburg address?"
Clarence S.: II thought he lived
at the White House" Ace, Stat
ford. Kan. High school.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
The Unfortunate Rabbit.

Dear Busy Bees: This is my
first letter to you. One day as |
brought papa some. water in the
wheat field, he caught sight of a
little rabbit After much chasing we
caught it. We didn't have any
thing to take it home in, so we tied
papa's jacket sleeve together with
twine and put it in there, When |
got home with it. | put it in a box.
but it would not eat or drink. One
night as my sister came over, I was
going to show it to her and when l
got to the box what did | see but
nv poor rabbit dead, After this /
will not keep little rabbits II they
will not eat or drink.-Henry Jhnen,
Aged s, Rising City, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28

The Opechee group held baza-
Tuesday at Belviderc school and
gave short prog am. Proceeds
from the bazar will be used for next
wears activities.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28

The Lewa group gave a dinner
Il the home of their guardian. Fri
,;av, November 70.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28

hand print that had been left on the
bail.
20, that's just a spot of oil that
looks like a hand print" answered
his mother. mo one could have
hand as small as that"
Tom showed the tiny hand print to
all the children in the neighborhood
and everyone agreed it looked very
much like Teenie Vicente hand had
been placed on the ball.
Tom stoutly declares to this day
that the Teenie Weenies rescued his
foot ball and who will say that it is
not so?
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
Tho Baby Class Tree.

We little folks planted q wee. wee
tree,
The t;niest tree of all;
Right here by the school house door It
stands,
with two little, leaves like baby's
hands,
So crumpled and soft and small.
And I really believe It is ever so glad
That we planted II there to grow,
And knows US and loves us and UNDER
stands,
For 1: ciaps them just like two little
hands
Whenever the west wind blows
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28
The Windup

At i school examination the ex-
aminer asked one child:
What are the products Of our In
dian empire?"
The unhappy infant began nerv-
ously to reel off the list she had got
by heart:
please, sir, India produces cur
ries and pepper and rice and rcitron
and chillis and chutney, and--and-
and-and-"
Eyes, yes" said the examiner, i'm
patiently. What comes after all
that?"
Another infants hand was raised
well. you tell her what comes
after that"
please, Sir, India-gestion. Lon
don Tit-Bits.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28

grew many beautiful flowers and
pretty grasses, looking like crystal
,rror, onlyNmore narrow and many
times longer. AS it reached the
mountains. we followed, keeping as
close to the stream as we could.
We saw where it went dashing
down the mountains side with in
creased rapidity. When it reachei i
rocks. it dashed over them, making
a beautiful and musical waterfall
As it went leaping and bounding
down the mountain side, winding
through valley and 'churned into
foam as it leaps over rocks and
falls, again.
Dear Busy Bee: This is a com
position we had to make up at
school. 7 wish some Busy Bee
would write ME and I would an
swer.--Alice Bress. Age II, Plain
view, Ncb.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28

door where Tom will see it III the
morning when he comes out of the
house." suggested the Turk.
1t was quite a task for the little
men to roll the big foot ball, for it
had fallen INTO the street and it had
to be pushed up over the curbstone.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28

ITO be great is to be misunder-
stood" ~
.Sally-"Maybe that's the reason
my test paper was misunderstood:
-Commerce. High School of Com
merce, Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-11-28

Once the Ounce pushed so hard he
slipped and fell on his hands right
into a little pool of auto oil and
when he put his hands on the ball
again he left a print of his tiny
hands on the new leather.
It took the little fellows a long
time to roll the ball up to the back
door but The work was done long
before daylight and Tom was a