Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 126, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 May 1920 — Catching the “Bad Boy.” [ARTICLE]

Catching the “Bad Boy.”

It seems to many that the nationwide search for the “baddest boy” would be more Interesting if It were conducted along more intelligent lines. The searchers, it seems, start out Irresponsibly, frankly and specifically demanding the worst boy. They’ll never find him in such a simple manner, for the boy they're seeking Is bad. and that means he’s clever. He probably does not attend Sunday school the year 'round, but very likely he gets In on all the Christmas trees. Why not, then, catch him with a Christmas tree? Pass the word out that next Christmas there will be a tree with presents for good little boys; no bad little boy will be allowed a look-in; bad litle boys are not wanted, and are defied to get in by any hook or crook. Then, after the excercises are under way, the searchers-may look over their audience, and pick out their worst boy. He may be hard to pick out from all the rest, but he’ll be there. —Kansas City Star.