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The Monett times., 1922-02-10
SURPRISE PARTY

A very pleasant surprise party was
given on Saturday evening compli-
mentary to the birthday. anniversary
of Nevil Wormington, at his home one
mile and a half southwest of Purdy.
The entertainment for the evening
was comprised of music and games.
Delicious refreshments of fruit salad
with, whipped cream and cake were
served. Following are those who en-
joyed the affair: Misses Norine Rob-
5erson, Atrel Goodnight, Jewel Sexton
Gwendolin Thornhill, of Purdy; Maud
and Lille Young, Katherine and Ruth
Robbins, Hazel Heath, Murrel and
Hazel Robertson, Elsie, Della and
Julia Robbins, Amy Balmas; Messrs
Roscoe Eden, Oliver Young, Norman
Robbins, Furlow and Jed Gilbert, Ray
Beymer, Hugh Huffmaster, Ora Hay
wood, Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Worning-
mgton and family.
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SOUTH MONETT

Sunday school was well attended at
Mt. Pisgah Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Marian visited
Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs
Mary Lee.
Miss Blanche Walton was shopping
in Mcnett Tuesday.
Miss Edna Lautaret visited Sun
day with her sister Mrs. John Banks
Mrs. Bert Eden is spending the
week with Mrs. Gus Medlin.
Nh. and Mrs. A. L. Nordin and
RAYMOND Bounous spent Sunday
afternoon, with Pearl and Ola MIS-
kern.
Misses Ruth and Rena Davis spent
Saturday with their Aunt Mrs. Louis
Marian.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Lautaret and
children visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Willie Malan near Wentworth.
Mrs. A. Bounous and daughter Miss
Martha spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Bounous.
Mrs. Frank Rickner and children
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Glib Reno.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Thomas and
family were shopping in Monet Sat
urday.
Miss Ola Niskern is spending the
week with her sister Mrs. A. l.. Nor
din.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Medlin and chill
dren visited Sunday with Mrs. Med
Inns mother, Mrs. B. Combs.
Emmet Fletcher spent Sunday
with his brother, Claud Fletcher and
family.
Mrs. Frank Young and daughter
Miss Lilley spent Sunday with l.. {.
Robbins and family.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
BUNCH OF HOBOES
ANNOY FREIGHT MEN

Wednesday night f. E. Mcclure,
superintendent of terminal at Monett,
was notified by the conductor on
freight train No. 35 between Spring
field and Monett that he had bunch
of rough hoboes on his train who re-
fused to be unloaded. Railroad Spe-
cial Officers Long and Plumlee were
notified and these two officers, In
company with ]. A. johnson and X. E.
Matthews, met the train at the east
yards and took the bunch of men in
charge.
There were thirteen of the men and
they were taken to Mr.. McGuire's
office where they were questioned
One of the men bought ticket to
Evansville, Ind, Two bought tickets
back to Springfield, two got tickets
for Webb City and the other eight
refused to buy tickets. They were
escorted to the west end of town ano
shown the way out by the officers.
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STONES PRAIRIE
Birthday Party.

One of the most enjoyable parties
was given by Otto Langosch Thurs
Say night, February 2, in honor of his
sister Carrie. Miss Langosch receiv-
"a quite a few presents. The even
ing was delightfully."- spent with music
and other enjoyable entertainment.
The music was rendered by Charley
Rupp and Henry Rupp and daughter
Sophia. Refreshments of soda pop,
sandwiches and cake were served dur
ing the evening. Those that were
present were Misses Lucy Schadi
Emma and Elizabeth Hemmerling,
Minnie and Elsie Geske, Sophia and
Esther Rupp, Bertha and Gusta Muel-
Ter, Messrs. Otto Schad, Fred Rupp,
Carl Hemmerling, Oscar and Elmer
Rupp, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rupp and
Charley Rupp. They all enjoyed the
pasty until a late hour when they
left, wishing Miss Langosch many
more happy birthdays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Schad took sup
per with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Geske and
family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Opalka spent
Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Koch ana
family.
Misses Minnie and Elsie Geske we're
shopping in Purdy Friday.
Rudolph Saloga purchased Ford
car.
Mrs. Carl Geske spent last Friday
with her daughter, Mrs. Gust Schad'
Otto Langosch was a visitor at
Carl Geskes Monday night.
Albert Witt is helping haul wood
for F. Hemmerling this week.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Meister are
the happy parents of baby girl
born January 81.
Mr., and Mrs. Fred Kaase and
daughter and Miss Marie Hemmer-
ling, of Monet, spent Sunday with
MIR. and Mrs. F. Hemmering and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry and daughters
took dinner and supper with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Schad, Sr., and family
Sunday.
Miss Emma Hemmerling is staying
with her aunt, Mrs. Arthur Melster.
Arthur Schad spent the day with
Carl Mueller Sunday.
Mrs. H. Petlitzer died at the home
Of her son, Ernest Petlitzer, February
6 after an illness of several days.
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SUNSHINE CLUB MEETS

The Sunshine club met at the home
of Mrs. D. R. Beeler Tuesday after
noon. Mrs. Beeler was assisted IN
entertaining by Mrs. Pete Martin and
Mrs. w. T. Daley.
After the business session, they en-
ioyed a social hour, with two course
lunch served by the hostesses. Mrs.
Beeler played several piano selections
Those present were Mesdames Joe
Amber, j. j. Davis, w. T. Daley
George Miller, Thos. Markweli, W. d..
Such, Julia Freeland, Mary Wight
man, Mary Ryan, Harry Davies, J. A.
Livesay, 7. ]. Dwyer, Lawrence welsh
R. T. Keithly, w. J. Fleming, d. H..
Beeler, L. H. Ferguson, E. M. Carr
Pete Martin and Edgar Masoner.
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CHARLES +. HOWARD
DIES IN NEW JERSEY

Charles F. Howard, formerly of
Monett, died at 1880 o'clock Sunday
morning, February 3, at his home in
Leonia, N. j., of complication of
diseases. Funeral services will be
held in Leonia Tuesday afternoon,
February Z.
Mr.. Howard was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. N. Howard, who made their
home for many years in Monet. He
was a graduate of the Monett high
school, being one of the brightest
students ever sent out from this
school. He was very ambitious and
worked hard and studied to advance
himself. He was young man of
sterling character and was highly
esteemed by all who knew him.
After finishing high school he
worked for some time with the New
man dry goods company at Monett.
Later he held a good position with the
Ladies' Home Journal company and
other big concerns. At the time OF
his death he was district sales man.
ager of the United States Rubber
Company in New York.
Close application to work broke
down his health several years ago and
he went west to recuperate. Return
ing to the east he continued his work
until ten weeks ago, when he became
very ill with complication of di-
seases from which he did not recover
Charles F. Howard was born in
Miami county, Kansas, IN December
1881, being forty years old at the time
of his death. When three years Of
age, he moved with his parents tC
Monet, where he grew to manhood
and graduated from the Monett, high
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IN REMEMBRANCE

Mrs. Augusta Petlitzer died at her
home Monday morning, February 6,
being 63 years, months and II days
of age. She was iii only three days
before her death, which was due to
Spanish influenza and appendicitis.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Koch at the German Lutheran
church, after which interment was
made in the cemetery near by.
Scarce sixty-three years had pass
ed when the Father thought 1t best to
take her to his heavenly home to lean
on Jesus breast. For days and nights
we watched with care for her. We
did our best, but now she is sleeping
in her grave; her spirit is at rest.
The many flowers that we took
proved to her folks that we loved her
too and were sorry that she died.
A FRIEND.
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MENDON

Miss Edna and Minnie Wolf spent
Thursday evening with Mrs. Cecil
Matthews.
B. c. Wolfe and family had as their
guests Sunday Mr.. and Mrs Jim
Mulkey, Mr.. and Mrs. Tai Vantuyl.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Kruger and
sons Leonard spent Sunday with W.
F. Rausch and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Benbrooks went
to Neodesha, Kansas Sunday night
where they will make their home for
the present.
Miss Opal Smith and Miss Alma
Spain of Monett spent last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wolfe.
Miles Thomas, Aug. Kruger and
viii Anderson went to Wentworth
Monday and bought seed oats.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10

school. He returned from New York
City, where he held responsible po-
sition, and married Miss Carrie Rus
sey, of Monett. They we've the par
ents of two sons-Charles, Jr., and
Billie.
Besides his wife and children he
leaves his mother, Mrs. w. N. Howard
of Peirce City; and one sister, Mrs.
Frank Anderson, of Steeleville, Mo,
He was nephew of Mrs. H. S. HORNE
and Mrs. d. S. Breeze, of Monett.
The deceased was Christian
young man, member of the Baptist
church. His death is regretted by a
large circle of friends and relatives
at Monett.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
OUR DAILY SMILE
A Pointed Question.

1t was at college dance. The
young man had just been introduced
to her and after brief and awkward
silence he ventured, "You are from
the West, l understand"
eyes, from Indiana" she replied.
"Hoosier girl"
He started and flushed deeply.
"Why er-really," he stammered. I'll
don't know-that is, haven't quite de-
cided yet."-Boston Transcript.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10
NOT THE BEST NOT THE WORST

You should buy this 100 acres-105.
in cultivation on Mt. Vernon-Verona
road, 41a miles north of Verona,
known as the Ruth or Melton farm.
The best we'll water, wind mill 4-room
house, barn and other improvements.
To sell Saturday morning, February
11th, at Mt. Vernon court house to-
the highest bidder by Mortgage
Holder. w24tl*
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DR.. A. Jones went to Springfield,
Tuesday night with his patient, Miss
Vera Fletcher, daughter of A. K.
Fletcher, and she underwent an oper-
alton for appendicitis at the Burge-
Deaconess hospital that night.
The Monett times., 1922-02-10

Mrs. Elizabeth Corbin and Miss
Grace McClanahan went to Spring
field, Wednesday, and spent the day
as the guests of Mrs. Heher Page.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Pittman are the
parents of a baby girl born at 6
o'clock Wednesday morning, February
8. Her name is Mary Katherine.
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Don't forget to drop in and look
over Wainrights bargain counters
when down town, 66t3
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FRESH COWS

For sale on the installment plan.
Sweet Spring Stock Ranch. See D.
s. Mayhem. 44tmd&w
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Mr.. FARMER

We pay the highest price for pro-
duce and hides.
72tf THIRD STREET MARKET
Omaha daily bee., 1922-02-12
Turnip Balls.
The Reformed Boy.

"Boys," cried Tom Davis BURST
ing into the Go-Hawks club room,
Boys. just saw Neddy Harris a
little while ago and he was tying tin
cans on a dogs tail. The poor dog
was just about dead with fright. |
united the cans and took him to my
house. lie soon felt better but you
know Ncd's cruelty 20 animals. |
told mother about it and she told me
TO tell him about the Go-Hawhs
Happy Tribe and ask him 10 join.
then he would soon learn about his
cruelty. How many agree with me!'
There was a chorus OF ayes and a
boy in the back OF the room spoke.
"Surc, VIC could send for his but
ton then write him an invitation 10
come TO the club house. We could
initiate him TO our group and let him
take the pledge. ] will send for the
button today and the secretary will
write the invitation"
That day when Ned Harris reached
home from school he found the inyi-
tation: this is it:
"You arc invited to the Go-Hawks
club house tomorrow, Jan, 1922"
The next day the button arrived
and the club house was made ready
for the initiation. Ned Harris took
the pledge and got the button. He
soon learned about his cruelty and
resolved never to be cruel TO ami
mails any more.-Gertrude Holland,
Farbury, Neb.
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Why DO Trees Not Die
in Winter Like the
FfOlrers?

This question depends upon a mis-
take as 10 the nature OF trees and
flowers, A flower Is only part Of a
plant, II is a special part, or organ,
made by the plant for special pur.
pose, which is the production oi
seeds to produce new plants. We
must not speak OF the flower as Il
il were a plant. II happens TO be
conspicuous because the help OF in-
seets is required in the preparing OF
seeds. and the lower is a flag made
TO attract the insects attention. But
there are many flowers which do not
require the help of insects. These
flowers need not be conspicuous. All
trees have flowers, and in most cases
they arc OF the inconspicuous kind.
Once, however, We know that
trees have flowers. we do not need
telling that these flowers die in the
winter, just as the flowers OF other
plants. But the plant. or tree. does
not die because the flower dies. The
tree goes on living, and will produce
new flowers next year. That fact
may also be true OF many OF the
smaller kind OF plants.
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shucked Corn Three DAYS to Earn Book.

LconS birthday well that oi number Of
Happy Tribe girls tell little OF this great
OF United II will show how much he loved books
When Abraham Lincoln small boy he borrowed certain book
from rich and days later he returned with Il.
II take book Mr. Crawford said the boy,
I've damaged deal without intending
make right with you, What shall do 90 make goodE"
Wy what happened Abe asked Mr. Crawford he looked al the
stained leaves warped binding Of his Weem Life Of WASH
gon "lt looks though had been all Of last nights
How did you happen TO leave out in the fainf'
at this Mr. Crawford replied Abe u sat late 70 read
and when bed carefully bookcase, call
little opening between walls the logs cabin dreamed
about General Washington all night and when woke took the book
read before did the chores aud how
felt when found this II that the muddaubutg had
the weather side OF that crack and the have dropped
for three four hours before took Mr.
ford and want to FIX with Tor haven't the money
to for it,
WE'LL said Mr. Crawford come and shuek three days
book is yours
My, OH young Abraham Lincoln pleased book
about his hero wonderful him
shucng three little do
don't intend to shuk split rails and the like always he
Mrs Crawford after he had finished reading his
TO do nowl" Mrs. Crawford surprised
boy. "Oh I'll be president smile
YOU'D make president Abe with all your
wouldn't you? asked the farmers wife, "But I'll
ready replied the perhaps Ii did
all know and because he had studied
ready when the call came.
Tell this story OF schoolmates
tomorrow, who j
In this by sharing with another \ Il
make surely and will remember I. VfNTSv
it always. VI
Omaha daily bee., 1922-02-12

was awake when the elocl
struck 3 this morning.
The sun was not UP, so lay still
] tried 10 catch another nap before
daylight. | fell asleep, but not Z
deep sleep.
| dreamed | was in Santa's pal
acc. | had often wished ! might &C
there.
There was a throne in the palace
which had steps all around it. Santa
sat like king upon the throne.
He were a robe of red velvet. il
was trimmed with bright feathers
His face was Tosy and smiling. Hi.
beard was snowy.
| stepped up beside him on the
throne. From there | could see
children from all lands taking play.
things, some from Christmas trees
some from stockings. One little boy
who was sick got his on tray by
his bedside, The girls got dolls
dishes, skates, rings and daisies fol-
their hats. They all looked very de
lighted. The boys got drums ant
rocking horses. One had a live par
rot. Then | woke up as the clocl
struck 7. At the breakfast table
told my mother of my dream. Car.
roll Price, Elm Greek, Neb.
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in the clean snow until their cheeks
were as pink as cranberries.
The Teenie Weenies' friend, Tilly
litter, the English sparrow, flew
into one of the bushes under which
I the little folks were walking, and of
course, they stopped to gossip with
the friendly bird.
The bush in which Tilly sat stood
on the edge Of a steep hill, and while
most of the Teenie Weenies talked
to the bird, the Ounce and the Clown
set to work rolling big SNOWFALL.
They had rolled the ball until it was
about the size of hickory nut when
the Clowns foot slipped. The little
chap held on to the SNOWFALL with
all his strength as it started to roll
rapidly down the hill. In short
distance the Clown was rolled into
the ball as it gathered up the soft
snow, and soon nothing could be
Omaha daily bee., 1922-02-12

the little folks were busting about
the tiny living room looking for hats
and mittens.
"If you wait until I can get into
some walking clothes, III 60, toov'
cried the Lady Of Fashion, dropping
her sewing.
"Ah, cricketyw exclaimed the
Ounce, "if we have to wait for the
women to get dressed we'll never get
started"
"You just sit down by the fire and
keep your feet warm for few sec.
onds and the Lady of Fashion and
will be ready before you can say
Pick a nilly duffel DOWN." shouted
Tess, as she disappeared up the tiny
stairway with the Lady of Fashion
In just few minutes the two lit.
tie ladies appeared in riding breeches
boots and warm caterpillar fur linet
coats.
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- Fatty Dumping.

Once upon a time there lived a
little woman in Scotland named Fat
ty Dumping. She was named this
because she made apple dumplings.
People from all parts of Scotland
came to buy the apple dumplings.
One day she said to herself. 81 will
make a dumpling for myself" So
she made tiny dumpling and put it
in the oven. When about two min
utes passed Fatty looked in the oven
to see if the dumping was baked,
but all of sudden it jumped up and
ran down the street. Fatty ran
after it, but she could not catch it, for
a chicken ate it. She did not care,
because she could make more apple
dumplings.-Joseph Cosgriff, Aged
10, 4l24 South Thirty-sixth Street,
Omaha.
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NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY.

wanted for one afternoon, and we'd
heat their dolls like ladies'"
"What'd she say all eager voice
interrupted.
"She said she thought it'd be
grand to have a wedding and all US
ii it."
"A weddin'! well, wouldn't that
make you want to go to Sunday
school?"'. exclaimed one little chap.
"Yes, and Aunt Salie said she
wasn't sure we'd behave, so she'd
rather have it over there, and |
guess she's going to have refresh
ments," continued Jack.
"Ohl Mebbe it'll be a cake will,
candles on it" interrupted Napoleon
with shining eyes.
"What you giving us? Candles
are for birthday cakes. Guess you
amt never been to no swell we'd
din's," interrupted Piggy with supe-
riority.
Poor Napoleon could not deny the
charge, so he sat down abashed. He
was none the less hopeful, however,
about the cake.
"When'll we know what we've got
to do? / don't like a lot of things
a-jumping on me to do at the last
second" said Donald.
"I'm going over there now to talk
it over and you kids can wait here
till come back, or I'll see you to-
morrow" answered Jack as he start
ed away A little later he was seat
ed with Prudence on the Trevellyn
lawn. Patience had gone shopping
with Miss Sal!ic.
"The fellows re all awful sorr,
about the doll business, and we wan
to square it and show you W,
wouldn't harm hair of their heads,
began Jack.
"Will they play wcdding?" anx
iously asked Prudence.
"Yes, and we'll do everything yol
want"
Prudence could scarcely believ
that she heard aright-that the /
warriors were at their command ant
they but squaws. "Oh, Jackp sh
gasped, "oh! how perfectly stylish
Let's plan a wedding. You know
Lille has to be the bride. She's Pat
child"
Wouldn't you rather have you
child the bride?" asked the boy.
well. | would" she answere
truthfully, "but you see ] made Pa
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tience feel bad by planning funeral
for Lille, so then | had TO plan her
getting married. SO / suppose she'd
better be the bride. And, anyway,
Susanna's feelin's II not be hurt
cause asked her ii she'd care and
she said she'd hate 10 leave home"
Jacks grave face did not smile.
He was very much in earnest in his
desire 10 make amends, and he en-
tered heartily into the spirit OF the
wedding. 81 don't wonder that you
didn't want her to be burned" he
said.
"She's always geen good and polite
and never said cross word to me
since her father died. I'm widow,
you know" she concluded, giving
rein, as usual, to her fancy.
Il didn't know that" answered
Jack.
"Oh, yes. Susanna's father died
six years before she was born. He
was left out in the rain and soaked
to death and he's buried in the attic.
Auntie says Pm young to be a
widow, but, oh, it's the grandest fun.
Why don't you play it sometimes,
Jack? Have you any children?"
mo, but have pony. He's just
as good as a child" was the re-
sponse.
Patience has husband. He was
given to her the Christmas after
Lille was born. So you see, if Lii
lies the bride, she can walk down
the aisle on her gray-haired father
arm. like the weddin' l went to, only
his hair is yellow"
But dolls don't walk" objected
Jack.
Copyright David McKay.)
(To Be Continued)
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BY EMILE RLACKMORE STAPP and ELEANOR CAMERON.

I think that North Wind saw
Old February Thaw.
FEBRUARY THAW.
enters right stage. Carries bucket
of water and dipper. Raises Dip
per of water and lets it pour slowly
back into the pail Laughs noisily.>
(Boastfully.)
Your little day is done,
saw the big warm sun.
0cicles groan)
Push out his smiling face
So you must leave this place,
Now rMelt yourself away!
ICICLE.
(Wrings his hands mournfully.)
A pretty howdy do!
If what you say is true:
We have no place to go,
For you will melt the snow.
(Moans and groans.)
Oh! how I wish that 7
Would never have to die!
(Big and little icicles strike atti-
tudes of despair, walk down the room
and back again, then sadly over to
the window to keep cool)
FEBRUARY THAW.
Importantly
But now, you must go tell
Your icy friends farewell!
For am after them,
And the most precious gem
Can't save one in town.
Soon they will trickle down
Until they melt apart
II 1 were you I'd start
{February Thaw raises another
dipper of water, lets it run down into
his bucket and then starts over to-
ward the icicles, as though 70 melt
them. They give moaning sound,
as though heartbrokcn, and then van-
ISL, right stage)
FEBRUARY THAW.
(Boastfully)
tell you when ! try
I make icicles fly ...-
Trlckle! Tricklel Trlcliel
Omaha daily bee., 1922-02-12

Mike" and "Slivers," two street
urchins, are pals and make their
home together in an old vacant room
in a rickety downtown Office build
ing. Slivers, the younger of the two
boys, is the more honest, and when
Mike scolds him for not getting rid
Of all his old papers defends him
self. Their conversation is over
heard and brings about strange hap
penings. Before they reach their
room that night in February it has
been visited by the Icicles and now
by Mr.. February Thaw. Our play
for this month, as you know, is
called
"Mr. February Thaw."
Continued from Last Sunday.)
Oh, that bare icy ground,
(Rubs head again)
But. Its big, snowy mound
Just saved my head. 1 am
As frisky as a lamb
Begins to hop around)
The north wind blew us in
Because we were SO thin!
(The icicles strut around the
room as though looking for good
place to attach themselves. Go near
the window. Sound of running
water is heard, made by someone
off stage pouring water slowly from
one receptacle to another. Icicles
stop suddenly, listen and then look
around as though frightened)
ICIf7t
The north wind blew us In
Because we arc SO thin.
I'm really glad of that,
For II we had been fat
We'd had horrld fall
And nothing left at ALL
(Shivers and shakes his shoulders
ICICLE.
(Sighing.)
Its very eold IN .his room
HeIs comes eur awful doom.
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NlyTS no Ase3
CRACK 6sB
BY BILLY SQUIRREL 4 VNnM !

Why should man never tell his
secrets in a cornfield?
Answer-Because there are so
many ears there and they would be
shocked.
When is a soldier not even half
a soldier?
Answer-When he is in quarters.
What game do the waves of the
ocean like to play?
Answer-Pitch and toss.
If l were you | would not worry.
just make up your mind to do better
when you get another chance and be
content with that.