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Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
How Sallie Secured the Little Black
Girl.

One day grandma said to Sallie:
"Dinah's little girl is here; can't you
show her your dolls?"
Sally was glad to have a little girl
to play with.
Pretty soon she came back and
said, "Why, grandma, she is black!'
WELL" said grandma, she's a good
little girl" "But I'm afraid Of her."
said Salle; she's so black" But
Dinah's black" returned her grand
mother. 'Dinah's grownup wom-
an said Salle. Il didn't know that
little girls were black" "She is a
well-behaved little girl" said grand
ma. Go play with her; you can
have a nice time playing"
So the two little girls went to
Sallie's room and began to play with
their dolls Pretty soon Sallie said,
What makes you black?' Il don't
know" My name is Salie; what is
yours?' "Marionette," said the
black girl. Then Sallie said again,
What makes you black? Can't you
wash it Off" No" said Marionette.
Did you ever try soap and sand?"
NO" said Marionette Then let's
try it, added Sallie. She brought
a basin of water, soap and sand and
began to scrub one OF her hands.
Then she said, Il guess | will try
your face" Marionette was little
afraid in the strange house, but the
soap got in her eyes and she
screamed with all her might
What are those children doing?"
said grandma, and they both went
up there There was Marionette
crying as loud as she could, and
there was Sallie as frightened as she
could be. Sallie did not mean to
hurt her. She held the basin in one
hand and the water was running
over on the floor The sand was
pouring over the edge OF the table
and the kitten was playing with the
soap. Grandma told Sallie that
skin was made black
and that she could not make it white.
Sallie often laughs about securing
he little black girl, for this is true
story.
Some of you write to me and
will gladly answer. Goodbv, Busy
3ee.-Bcrtha Truelove. Aged TO- St.
Edward, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
Conundrums.

When must your shoes be left
outside your hotel? When they
won't 90 over the instep (inn step).
What is the difference between a
watch key and meteorologist? One
winds watches and the other watches
winds.
What is it that has rods never
used for fishing, poles on which you
cannot hang flags and perches upon
which a bird never rested? An acre.
What age is most often iii-rreated? :?
Baggage.
What age do single people never
reach? Marriage.
Why is the roar of the sea like
the noise of cats and dogs?
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
MickelWright Enjoys
Vacation With Folks

Omaha Y. M. C. A. boys work
secretary, Mr.. E. E. Micklewright,
is enjoying his summer vacation
with his home folks at Davenport,
Ia. He writes that it is great to be
home and get rested up for another
winters work with the boys Of
Omaha.
While Mr.. Micklewright is enjoy
ing his vacation J. Shailer Arnold,
assisted by Merle Hanna, have had
charge Of the boys division. Every
day many boys ask for mick" and
say that it doesn't seem like the "Y"
when he is away.
Mac Gilman, who during the past
winter so efficiently handled the
locker room, is on his vacation,
driving an auto through the east.
He expects to be gone a month. He
has made many friends among the
boys and everyone enjoys his sing
ing specialties, with which he has
entertained many audiences the past
winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31

gathered up couple of thimblesful
of oil and set to work making it into
gas.
The little ladies took long walks
about the country, and at night all
the little folks sat around the camp
fire and had great times telling
stories and singing.
One evening dog came up under
the bushes where the camp lay, and
all the Teenie Weenies enjoyed his
company, for he told such funny
stories that the little folks fairly
rolled on the ground with laughter.
One story about chasing cat was
so funny the Ounce laughed all
evening; in fact, he giggled in his
sleep and kept half the Teenie Wee
ries awake most of the night.
The dog had badly swollen foot,
which had been run over by an auto,
and the Doctor treated it every day.
One afternoon the dog popped his
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
Stories by Our Little Folks
(Honorable Mention)
Mary's Lesson.

Once upon a time there lived in a
city girl whose name was Mary.
She was q years old. Mary was
very mean to her mother and never
wanted to obey. Her father died
when she was a little girl. Mary
was very good little girl and used
to pray a great deal, but after she
was 10 years old she changed, and
also quit praying. One day her
mother told her not to go to the
dance, but after supper Mary dressed
and went. When they got there the
dance was just starting. They had
very good time and stayed until l
o'clock. When they started for
home Mary drove the car. They
were riding for time, when they
came to a railroad crossing. There
was a train coming and the man
told Mary to stop, but she said they
could get across. But the train was
nearer than Mary thought. and it hit
the car. Mary was seriously hurt,
although the others were only
slightly bruised. Mary was taken to
hospital and doctor called When
the doctor arrived he looked at Mary
and thought surely she would die
Her mother was called later and all
she told Mary was to pray to God,
for He was the only one that could
help her. So she prayed very hard.
In a week Mary was taken home.
She told her mother that the acci-
dent taught her a good lesson. Ever
after Mary was a good girl, prayed,
and always obeycd her mother
Clara Gutzmer, age 10, box $40,
Clarks, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
The Witch's Daughter.

Once upon a time there lived a
how named Petro. He had no
brothers or sisters. His father had
been changed into wild boar by
witch. His mother was dead, so he
was all alone in the world. He lived
near a forest One day as he was
walking along i'll the forest ne
heard a noise and, running to the
SPOT. he saw a little girl being
chased by a wild animal. He killed
the animal with his knife and took
the little girl home to cook for HIM
He did not know it, but this little
girl was the daughter of witch.
This witch would lead him into
trouble. All went we'll until one day
he missed the little girl. He hunted
all around the forest for her, but he
could not find her. While he was
hunting for her he saw an old
woman nearby. This old woman
was the mother OF the little girl.
She told him who the little girl was.
She told him that the little girl was
far away over the sea. The boy
said he didn't care where she was,
he would find her. SO he set out.
He crossed a river, but now the sea
lay before him. He wandered
through the forest looking for wood
with WEE. % make boat. While
he was looking for wood he fell into
a pit, from which he could not get
out. He starved to death in the pit.
As for the little girl, she never was
found because her mother and she
went under the ground to their
home. | wish some of the Busy
Bees would write to me. | will
surely answer.-Elsie Mae Bauer.
Aged 9, l6l6 Olive Street. Column
bus, Neb. .....-. ..-....,,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
Boy Scout Notes

A new scout troop is being or
ganized at the North Side Christian
church with C. r. Moen as scout
master. Mr.. Moen comes from Chi
cago, where he was active in scout
work. He will make an excellent
leader for this troop. This new
troop will be No. II.
A new record was set at Camp
Clifford last week when 20 scouts at
tended the camp. There has been a
total of over $50 different scouts at
camp this summer, which breaks all
previous records.
A letter has been received from
Richard Sholes, written from Fred
ericks, Mo. He sends his best re-
CARDS to all the Omaha scouts. He
is hiking to New Orleans.
A picnic was held yesterday for
troop %, which is a troop made up
of colored boys from all over the
city. This picnic, which was held
at Elmwood park, was for them and
any prospective scouts. Contests of
all kinds featured the picnic. The
boys work committee OF the Rotary
club furnished some fine prizes for
the winners.
l.. L. Mcdonald, national director
of camping for the Boy Scouts of
America, will be in Omaha during
August for visit to Camp Clifford.
He is touring the country inspecting
different camps and will be in Oma-
ha to see what is going on at Camp
Clifford.
The camping period at Clifford
July 20 to q will be for the colored
scouts of Omaha. Thirty boys are
expected to attend this camp.
Fourteen scouts from Troop 43
were exceedingly lucky last week
when three Rotary. club members
took their cars and filled them with
scouts and took them to Elkhorn to
a watermelon feed. A campfire was
held after the feed, and when the
boys got home they all declared
that they had had wonderful time.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31

Aren't you cold with no coat on?"
Yes, but you see | have no coat
to wear" he explained.
Come on and go home with me.
am sure mother will give you an old
coat"
well, you will have to wait until
/ go down and pay for my papers
then I'll go with you" he agreed
why can't ! go with you" she
asked.
"You! You go with me, you would
be ashamed to go with me"
"Oh come on"
Thus persuaded they walked brisk
1y off together. When they reached
the news stand it was almost time to
close UP and the manager was very
angry.
"Well, here you are" he broke in.
ave been waiting for you for an
hsur now. You can just take your
money and papers and don't come
back. -Understands'
Jimsie's eyes fell, was he 10 have
no jobs Was he to be turned out
with b1 1ilteen CelltS!
"Now I am out OF job and your
mother wont want to take me IN
and give me coat" he said brokenly.
Now you just be still. I'll have
nv father give you job in the Of
flee. I'm sure he will because you're
50 much like a little brother | had
but he was stolen by some bad men
and we never found him. expect
he is Just about your size by now
and you lock just like him.. Then
she stopped for breath and looked at
the boy. His mouth was open and
he was staring at her as il she were
a fairy queen. 1,,
well, it's the truth, but III have
mother tell you about it, because here
she is
They entered the house. A woman
of about middle age came towards
them and said, "Who is this little
boy? Why he looks so much ike
little Bobby"
"Why, mother, the old news man
ager discharged him. He looked so
cold | Just brought him with me.
Later it was found out Jimmie the
news boy, was Robert J Dalton; the
son of rich banker. He had been
stolen about two years ago and was
lust discovered.-Dorothy Smith,
Aged II, Schuyler, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31

7uggestcd the General, who felt sor-
ry for the kind-hearted fellow.
"Oh, thanks!' cried the dog. "I'll
certainly be glad to have this bone
some day when Pm hungry and
pickin' is not good
Several of the Teenie Weenies
armed themselves with picks and
sfovels and set out to bury the bone.
Don't bury it in this sand" said
the dog as the Teenie Weenies
stopped near a sandy place where
the digging looked easy. There's a
hill of ants over there, and they'd
clean this bone up in a jiffy."
The little men found another place.
which met with the dogs approval,
nd in little while they dug hole
seven teenie vicente feet deep, which
would be three and half inches in
Our measurement, where they buried
the bone.
When you want the bone, how
will you know where it is buried B"
asked the Lady of Fashion when the
hole had been filled in.
"Oh, that's easy" answered the
dog. DO you see that old stump
over there. Well, it's just about
nine tail lengths north of the spot
where the bone is buried, and that
big stone over there is nearly IS tail
lengths east. I've got that all fixed
i'll my mind and when | want that
bone ri come over here measure
out the spot, and dig it up"
"Well. it's about so tail lengths
back to camp" said the Old Soldier,
mopping his bald head with his
Teenie Vicente handkerchief. And
we'd all better start right away if
we want our supper, for | heard the
dinner bell ringing minute ago
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
Piggy's Spoon.

Piggy had little house close by
the barn. There were two rooms in
his house. In one room he had his
bed, in the other room he had his
trough. On one side of his house
there was door that opened into a
pen. The pen was in the orchard
where the sweet apples grow. Some
times in summer the rosy apples
would fall down from the trees into
the pen, then Piggy would pick them
up and eat them. Some times they
would strike him OH his back when
they fell, but he did not mind that.
He was always glad to get them. He
had his bed made of nice, warm
straw and he spent many a COM
Portable night on it. Every day he
had as much to eat as any Piggy
could wish for-so he was contented.
One morning F1rmer Jackson
brought pailfull OF milk for Piggy's
breakfast. He poured the milk into
the trough, and Piggy made haste
to come to drink it. While he was
drinking it something hard and cold
came into his mouth and he found it
was not good so he left it. As soon
as he drank all of the milk he saw
there was a bright silver teaspoon
lying in the bottom of the trough.
Oh" said Piggy, 81 see how it it.
They would like to have ME eat with
a spoon, but they would never make
me fat in that way. | should be
hungry all the time. Nothing do
ing, the way am eating now will
make me fat" With that he turned
up his nose at the spoon. Then
went out into the pen to find some
bits of apple. No sooner had he
stuck his nose out of the house than
a nice rosy apple hit him on the
nose. "Ah," cried Piggy and as soon
as he saw that it was an apple he
began to eat it.
When Farmer Jackson came with
Piggy's supper he saw the spoon. He
took it to his wife When she saw
it she said somebody had been very
careless and dropped it into 1he milk.
But she was glad to get the spoon
back and Piggy was glad to have
it taken from his trough. He had
left a print from his teeth on the
spoon so it was afterward called
"Piggy's spoon" ."--Irma Bass, aged
II, Mason City, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
(Prize.)
DISCHARGED With Fifteen Cents.

Once a little boy who had wan
dered the streets all day calling the
names of his papers walked slowly
towards the news stand jingling IS
cents in his pocket. The day had
been rainy and his ragged clothes
were soaking wet. AS he was cross
ing the street he saw a little girl
wearing a beautiful plush coat and
high-toppcd shoes. She was dressed
nice and warm, while he was ragged
and cold. He had never seen her
before and he longed to walk down
the street beside her. As she walked
along she dropped coin and Jimmie
Gas he was called) ran and picked
it up. Then lie ran and caught her
and said, Miss, you dropped a coin
back there and | want you to have
it, so | caught up with you and here
it is.
"My, you are a nice little boy, she
exclaimed, "but you may have it.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
The Little Jap.

am a little Japanese girl. My
name is Pen Sc. | wear large figured
and bright colored dresses. l have
a japanese tea pavilion at Long
Beach, Cal. The building stands a
little over the water. OF a morning
when the tide is high the water
sweeps over my floor. But the sun
shines brightly and it is all dried
up by 9 o'clock. Then l am ready
to serve the many tourists from all
over the world with my tea, which is
grown in Japan. My decoration is
two flags. One is the red, white and
blue, and the other is the Japanese
flag, which is white with a large
red ring in the center. Sometimes
the people eat at the tables and
others take lunch and eat out on
the beach.-Dorothy Collin, 1856 N.
Pebble St. Fremont. Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
Not a Popular Wish.

The new clergyman was trying to
raise a charitable fund just before
Christmas and a man in the congre-
cation said he would give 500 to
start it off.
81 don't know your name, sir"
said the grateful clergyman, but I
thank you and pray that your bus
mess may be doubled during the
coming year"
There was solemn hush in the
congregation, punctuated here and
there with something that sounded
like a litter.
whats the matter?" the clergy
man whispered anxiously to the
chairman.
81 don't know, stammered the
ch-irman,' only that gentleman hap
pens to be the undertaken. Boston
TRANSCRIPT.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
For the Live Boys of Omaha
Knights Of Square
Table Entertain Chums

The big social event OF the sum-
mer for the Knights of the Square
Table was held last Thursday night
Every member of the club brought
his friend who was not member OF
"Y" to show him a good time.
After a good long swim in the
"Y" pool the boys assembled in the
auditorium, where several new mem-
bers were initiated into the club
Several boxing matches were staged
by the boys with Merle Hanna as
referee.
For the peanut scramble the boys
made a large circle about the room
From the middle OF the circle was
thrown large basket of peanuts.
For several minutes a pandemonium
reigned, wherein every boy strived
to get the greatest number of painted
peanuts.
After several other games the boys
left with their visitors, declaring that
it had been a great evening. This
club was organized last winter by
Fred Kirkland. Through its excel
lent leadership this club has grown
to over 100 members.
The members of this club are
boys who work during the day N
stores and selling papers. To belong,
boy must have job somewhere
and when he quits working he
ceases to be a member of the
Knights of the Square Table.
What Camp Sheldon Meant to Me.
Camp is great place. 1t is great
because it develops boys; develops
them all around and makes the men
of tomorrow real men.
No boy who lives under the in
f1uence of such leaders as we had
without having ideals instilled that
remain with him throughout life.
The athletics we learned developed
our bodies. A weakling seldom sue
ceeds. Clean living is paramount.
The various sports made us think
quickly and accurately.
Our minds were filled with our
work and pleasure and we were
busy every minute. Camp life is
never dull.
One of the biggest features at
camp was the close friendship
formed with Jesus Christ. In our
lessons on leadership we studied the
life and boyhood of the worlds most
perfect man. We accepted Him as
our ideal hero for life.
The camp fire at the close of each
busy day at camp was interesting
to everyone. We had many fine
talks from men who had real mes
sage for us. We were pointed to the
ideals in life that would bring US
the highest rewards.
The friendships we made at camp
will never be forgotten. The many
leaders and the boys we learned to
know more closely will be our
friends for many years to come. The
and earnest zeal of our di-
rector, Mr. Wicklewright, made
camp the wonderful success and we
will always be greatly indebted to
ick."-Hawthorne Arey, 50l9 Un-
derwood.
What is the most disagreeable
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
Roberta and Harry.

Roberta is little girl only 3 years
old. She liked to go to see Harry.
One day she went over to Harry's
house. When she got there Harry
came out and said, Hello, Rob-
berta." Hello" said Roberta.
Lets go jump on the haystack," :"
said Harry. "All right So they
went. They chattered and chartered
together. When they got there they
laid down and went to sleep.
Roberta and Harry's mammas
were looking for them, so they went
to the haystack and there laid Rob-
berta and Harry fast asleep and
close to each other. Each mother
took their child home and the next
day they did not go to see each other,
but when they did go, they did not
go to sleep and have their mothers
to look for them.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
My Pets.

Dear Busy Bees: My name is Al
bum Sparkle. go to school. My
teachers name is Miss Mive. | am
10 years old. | have duck and
rabbit. 1t is a white duck and my
rabbits name is Brownie. The duck
got out OF my pen and had to
chase him. | put him in the pen
and covered it up good so he could
not get out. My letter is getting long
so | guess | will close, so goodby.-
Album Sparkle, aged 10, Columbus,
Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
A Great Secret.

IAN papa I'm not going to ten
said Lou.
what great surprise ! have for you
It's full of raisins, its good to eat,
II is frosted on top. and it's nice and
sweet.
1t begins with c. and 1t ends with f,
And made 1t myself for your birth
day tea"
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
On Midget's Slate.

There Is a wee, wee artist.
The tiniest little miss;
Sh~s draw my portrait, so she said,
II I would pay a kiss.
But, whose the likeness was. when
done,
IQu really did not know:
The nose was like n question mark.
The mouth was like an Q.
The eyes were like saucy owls
The hair was like our skye:
Now. would you pay her just the price
She asked, II you were me?
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
A New Bee.

Dear Busy Bees: This is my
first letter to you. Since school is
out l have been taking care of a
baby named Betty Jane Phelps
This little baby has a little brother
named Jackie Phelps. He is 4H
years old. My letter is getting long,
so I will have to close. l wish some
one would write to me.-Mary
Devin, Aged 10, Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
The Roy and the Squirrel.

THE BOY.
..To live on nuts all winter long
As you do must be fine;
Pray, Mr.. Squirrel won't you please
Invite me home TO dine!
THE SQUIRREL.
"Chirr, Chirr! That, 1t is very fine
To live on nuts is true
But I'd soon starVe rear IL
Had visitors like you.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
Remarks.

Remarks.
Teacher-Anthony, punctuate: l
am going to give you a mark of loo
in all your studies.
Anthony-Question mark at the
end.-Rutgers.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31

Sweden has more than l2,255,0OC
acres of peat bogs. from much OF
which fuel can be obtained.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31
Johnny's Wish.

II wish 1t would snow
Oh l wish il would snow
For sliding down hill is so Jolly, YOU
know!
And then the snow forts, and snow
battles, oh dear
I wish twould begin and snow for q
year"
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31

What is the most disagreeable
age? Garbage
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31

Aren't you cold with no coat on?'
yes, but you see | have no coat
to wear" he explained.
Come on and go home with me. |
am sure mother will give you an old
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-31

While the trucks were being fixed,
the Doctor, who had invented way
OF making gasoline out of grease
drippings from the big automobiles,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-12-27
SHERIFF TO TRY
TO CLOSE PLACES
IN OLD TOWN
Charges Follow Christ
mas Eve Visit to Liberty
And Central Bars

Instead OF Sarta Claus. II was a
delegation FROM the sherin's office
that visited the Liberty bar Hnd the
Central bar IN Old Albuquerque late
Christmas evo. and four girls were
arrested. According to the sherln'5
office. 81 attempt VIII he made at
this tims 10 close both Of these bars
IN the grounds that they are bawdy
houses. operated within 700 feet OF
the court house.
when the onicials entered the
Central bar. they arrested Mabel
Afazon' the probrietrcss. and another
girl. whose name they refused to
give out Thrv also claim that they
found a quantity Of white mule in
this place. ami several men IN an
Intoxicated condition. Frank Aunt r.
said by the sncrln. to be the owner
OF the place.
At the Liberty bar. which adjoins
the Central har. Jcrrie Comcy. the
nr0prietrcss. and Ruby Olsen were
arrested, Thlg bar. the sheriff stated
this morning. belongs 20 william
Brown. ana an Injunction was issued
some time IS tg restrain him from
conducting a iawdy house there.
Proceedings Will be started against
him for his Li'orod failure TO obey
the Injunction
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-12-27
Chooses His Studies
In Preference to Her,
Plea in Divorce Suit

Claiming thq- She asked her has
band 90 choose between her and his
studies, ana that he chose his studies.
Agnes b.. Noyc- filed suit for divorce
from william a Noycc In the district
Cnurf yesterday
The complain alleges hat william
Noyco ia how 900 berkeley. California,
studying arch tcciiral designing. ant
falling 20 contrib butte anything 10 tho
support Of bis wife here. II b. al
legged that the couple was married IN
Denver ia 1873. and that sinCe that
time she has lpen forced TO come
to Alhuouorqu. tor her health, but
that her husband prefers 10 give all
Of hi= attention TO his profession.
forcing her Co ctrn a living by teach
ing school
Tho court this morning appointed
q A. Polousky as referee Ia hear the
evidence