Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 158, 20 May 1916 — Page 16

PAGE FOUR

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM, SATURDAY, MAY 20. 1916

THE JUNIOR PALLADIUM

-The Junior Palladium Ira section of The Palladium Issued every Saturday for boys and girls of Richmond and vicinity. All boys and girls are invited to contribute. Stories, sketches, personal incidents, happenings to the school room are acceptable and will be printed. Write on one aide of the paper, and give name, age and address. Send all mail to The Junior Palladium.' No manuscripts that are not printed will be returned. The Junior Palladium is the first newspaper for children printed in Richmond. It will be devoted entirely to their interests. For this reason, it, will be glad to have you write, or if you are too young to write, let your parents write the letter for you.

Memorial Day . In two weeks Memorial Day will be here.. This is one of the. holidays of, the year towhich little attention, is paid by the average boy and ' girl. . Have you ever 'stopped "to think' what the day signifies? ' , . On this day the whole "nation pay tribute and reverence to the Boldiers who died to preserve the '.Union! These brave, "men were only, boys when they left their fathers and mothers to face death and Injury. - Many of- them are dead. Only a few are still olive. On Memorial day, the nation recalls the sacrifices made by the Boys in filtte.'-.v, ;'., V vv;:. )"': 1 If. you love the flag, you ought attend the Memorial Day exercises. When you see the few gray-haired men' march into, the room, remem- , ber . that once ,'. they : were young. Once . they belonged to .the noblest

Q

U E RY CORNER

Boys and 'girls often ask their parents questions about things which they, do not understand. Sometimes it is about a strartge word, or about a foreign city, or a, strange custom. Children and parents are asked tp send these questions to , the Query Corner. We will1 try to answer them. Here are a few that parents told us about: , k

. Q Has . any. Democratic, president ever been elected wheq he ran for the second consecutive time? A Andrew Jackson made a successful run for a second term in .1832. Mr. Cleveland failed of reelection at the end of his first term ; and 'his second administration followed that of President Harrison. If Mr. Wilson Is re-elected he will bavfl accomplished what no other Democrat has done in 84 years. . Q How much do clowns , make? A We do not know what they (ire paid, Presumably enough .to make the jwork worth while. Q-L-What does G. O. P, mean? A ft stands for Grand Old Party, and means the Republican party. ,Q Do you know where I can buy some white mice? APut an ad in the Want Ad department of The Junior Palladium. It will cost you , nothing. . Perhaps some boy has some mice to sell. Q What salary does the king of England' get? A He, receives about $2,500,000 a year.- The emperor of Germany receives $4,000,000. ' Q Where does j; Rufus Wallingford, live? A He is a character in fiction.1 . ' , Q Who is the oldest man in Richmond? A W do not know.: t llAl ' Hill - A V ViA

to become, a" policeman? A At least twenty-one years. Chief Goodwin can tell you. - - Q How high can a bird fly? A yVB do not know. It is reported that eagles have been observed

through a telescope flying as high as 30,000 feet above jsea level. Why

birds can live at this altitude and man cannot is still a mystery;

army ,that ever fought a battle. They fought to liberate a race in bondage. They offered their lives not for their own interests, but to free men who were of another race and of .another color. They fought for freedom. The children of the United States owe these men a debt of thanks that 'never can be paid in money. You can show a' measure "of your gratitude by attending the Memorial Day exercises,, '

Stay Out in the Sun Man's best friend is sunshine. The light of the sun is nature's greatest. gift to man. Few of us appreciate this gift fully. Animals like to bask , in the sunshine; plants will die if they do not get the light of the sun. ' Because fwe keep our, curtains down, neglect to stir our bedrooms

and, living rooms, many of us con

tract consumption and , other diseases. If you want to stay healthy, keep out in the open. The light of the sun is the best germ killer known.

Hunting Lost Gold . All of us, enjoy reading ' stories telling of how adventurous t men have sought lost ' fortunes In the Caribbean sea. 4 Stories of gold bars in fifty. fathoms of water, or burled under pome tree on a deserted, island grip our imagination and we often wish that we could have a chance to. dig for lost, gold t and precious stones. i -' .As a matter of fact 'there are treasures all .'about us, the trouble being that we cannot see thfrn. The gold we overlook is the opportunity that knocks- at our door. Many men "have become wealthy because they saw gold where other persons saw only' cobblestones and bricks. The boy who watches' opportunity will always have a ' Job after school or on Saturdays.' The boy who waits for the. job to look him tip never .finds one. . If you want gold and precious stones, look J'or

them in your ' own ; neighborhood and city. You certainly will find them. .

The Old School House

What's a Bluff ? A bluff is an attempt to make someone believe that you know or possess that which you do not know or have. For instance, a pu

pil may try to bluff his teacher into believing he knows his lesson. A girl may try to bluff her mother into believing she practiced on the piano while her mother .was visiting. In the last analysis both are lies.' You cannot bluff and escape the fate of a bluffer, namely, being caught.

In the spring of 1854, four frame school houses were built in Dalton township, this one was built on the east side of Nettle Creek, one mile south and one mile east of the county's and township's north and west lines. It was placed in an acre plot on the east side of the road facing the road with a well about twenty feet southwest of the school house, a wooden walk leading from the house to the fence. At the north edge of the walk was the wood house. ' The wood bouse was near the ' fence so the would could be thrown in from the road. The school bouse is about thirty feet long, twenty feet wide and twelve feet - to the roof. It is weather boarded with four-inch boards except the bottomtop and corners have one foot boards like the old ' fashioned bouses. - It had six windows and one door, three windows are on the north and three on the south, the door is in the west end. At the west end of the roof was the belfry tower. The tower was a square with a roof and an iron bell, this bell has called many children to their daily lessons, some to who have long been dead and feome who are Btill living: The house had one room with five rows of desks facing the east, they were made of wood and iron, j some of them : were small for the little -and some were large for the big children. Four rows were longer than the one with the stove: The, stove was in the middle of ,the room, it was a box steve to give heat and could be used to cook on. The blackboard is on the east

wall.- It was about four feet wide divided into four parts. There was. a box with maps of all the continents, one of the world and one of the United tSates. - The organ was in the northwest corner of the room. The chimney is in the center of the north wall.lhe stove pipe came from the stove to thechimney. 1 The book case In the northwest for the library books. It. bad four shelves, a door. V A bench next to the book case for the lunch boxes. - The door Is In the middle of the west end. ... It was about three feet by. eight feet. Hooks' were put on the , rest of the space for. the children's wraps. The teacher's desk was at the east end.' It had a flat top with a drawer under it for the teachers necessary , articles, it also -had a rpace on top for-their books. The wallks had a border about two foot high. The first ' teacher was Marvin Edgerton. Some of the later teachers were William Baldwin, Daisy Levell. Elizabeth Brown and Zela

Colvin.! Miss Colvin was the last

teacher. -- Wben Mr. Edgerton taught school he had to rise early to sweep the school room, to write a line in the children's - copy books for them to copy some time during the day and to see if their pens were in good order. : After doing all this he would call the school to order, he gave them one-half an hour to study before any recitations; first, the read

ing classes, numbered, first, second, third and so on, ore he would call the name of the book they were reading in. Now he would call the spelling classes, they would first recite with their books, -then they were to close their books and spell any word that was in the lesson if the teacher ask them. Now it is time for the noon recess that gave them an hour to eat their dinner and play. After noon they would have the other studies, they were carried on like the reading. In those days a pupil wasn't counted a good scholar unless he was a good speller. The school kept increasing and getting better as the nation grew. The last few years school was held there they had all ''the saudies we have today except agriculture, sew

ing,' manual training and domestic

science.

In 1910 the school house was

abandoned, then they built a new

school house, after this 'school was held in the new school house. - The new one was built at the south edge

of Dalton. This place should be marked to show how it has helped the people of this little district to do their

work in building up the .nation. It should also be marked to show how the people did in school sixty-two .years ago. It gave th'e men, women, children and grand children a place to become educated so they wouldn't grow up in ignorance.

Interesting Facts From Everywhere For Boys and Girls

The area of Rumania is slightly less than that of New York and Massachusetts combined.

Lord Stamfordham, private secretary to King George of England, is an old soldier, having fought in the Zulu war of 1878-79.

He who is false to present duty breaks a thread in the loom, and will find the flaw when he may have forgotten its cause. ..'.'

The average age of generals in the British army is 53.9 years; that of France 60.5 years, and of the German army 63.5 years.

The navigation school of the Royal Technical college at Glasgow is said to be the most perfectly equipped institution Of its kind in the world.

Since the war began over 160,000 men in England have left other occupations for that of the mines, because underground workers are barred from military service.

Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindness, and small obligations given habitually are what win the heart and secure comfort.

We learn wisdom from failure much more than from success.

ANSWERS TO READERS. R. T. S. You are right. Pumpkins do not grow on trees.'. S. N,-r-Your friend B wins. Geranium Is not a .holiday; it is a plant. L. McD. You ask? "Has Mexico ever enjoyed peace?" No, Mexico has never enjoyed peace; seems to "enjoy war better. ; J ' A. F. B is right. Eight seconds is unusual time for the hundredyard dash. J. I, B. We do not advise moth balls as arfood article. .

Be Considerate Youth is Inconsiderate. This is

an old proverb. It means that boys and girls are not careful , of the feelings and rights of others. Suppose you keep count for one day of the times you have been Inconsiderate. You would have a long list by evening. The way to overcome this weakness is to train against it , Instead of being thoughtless, say to yourself, "I am going to be careful not to hurt any one's feelings today." . Keep this up for a few .weeks, and you will note . a marked change in your character.

Bright Sayings

NUSBAUM'S

Fine White Lingerie Dresses For Little Girls and Babies- ' Many styles and worthy savings that'll delight any ' mother. Dainty White Dresses, Empire and ' French Waisted effects in Organdies, Voiles, French Batistes, Silk Crepes and Over Nets with. trimmings of Fine Val Lace, Swiss and Organdie Embroideries, Fine Pin .Plaits and Ribbons in sizes: 6 mo.: to 2 years, 2 to 6, priced at 8 to 14, priced at 50c fo $2.98 50c to $5.00 75c to $15.00 We ask all mothers to view these dainty White Dresses and know Their Reasonableness will be Surprising.

Little Girls' Fine School Dresses Fashionable and clever styles of washable materials see East Window A boon to mothers. In this busy housecleaninc time they will, save mothers heaps of time, worry and trouble. Simply made, dainty styles, of gingham, chambray and linene. Light and dark styles, sizes 4 to 8 and 8 to 14 years Priced at $1.00, $1.25, $1.98, $2.25 YOU MOTHERS! See the new, the sensible VANTA BABY GARMENTS Recommended by Baby Welfare Experts because they have NO PINS NO BUTTONS Infants Undervests, Bands and Diapers, 25c to $1 . Lee B. Nusbaum Go.

Nurse Wouldn't you like to go to heaven, Bobbie, and wear a nice gold crown? ' Bobbie Not if the dentist is going to put it on. Facts and Fancies. "The kids around here are down to date. We used to be content to see the ball game through a knothole in the fence." "Well?" "But they appear to be rigging up a periscope." Louisville Coup ier-Journal. Tommy Mamma, have gooseberries got legs? Mom-Of course, not Tommy. Tommy Then I've swallowed a caterpillar. U. of V.' Punch Bowl. Teacher Can you spell prestidigitator? . Tommle No, .mother doesn't want me to. ', "Why not?";, :o. .. "She said she only wanted me to go to school for a ' sliort spell. Brooklyn Eagle. '

FMiJ COUPON, (free

Good for Three Copies of THE JUNIOR PALLADIUM T Introduce The Junior Palladium to Boys and Girls of Richmond and Wayne County, we offer, absolutely free, the next three issues of this paper. We want you to become acquainted with it and we hop that you may become a regular reader. Sign your name and address on the lines below and either mail or bring to the Palladium office, and we will deliver free the next three issues. Name.;. i!E5

Address.

t ....

SPECIAL NOTICE If your parents are already subscribers to the Richmond Palladium, you will receive your Junior Palladium regularly every -i Saturday, and It will not be necessary to fill out the above coupon. 1 If you have any boy or girl friends who do not get the Palladium, please gtve them the Coupon and help them get a trial subscription Free.

- ' ' ' - - - ....... w. i...? VT',-T !-