Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 273, 25 September 1920 — Page 13

THE RICTIMOND PALLADIUM, SATURDAY, SETT. 25, 1520.

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THE JUNIOR

Tha Junior Palladium is the children's section of the Richmond Palladium, founded May 6, 1916, and issued each Saturday afternoon. All boys and girls are Invited to be reporters and contributors. News Items, social events, " want " advertisements, stories, local Jokes and original poems are acceptable and will be publishod. Articles should be written plainly and on one side of the paper, with the author's name and age signed. Aunt Polly is always glad to meet the children personally as they bring their articles to The Palladium office, or to receive letters addressed to the Junior Editor. This is your little newspaper, and we hope each boy and girl will use it thoroughly.

AUNT POLLY'S LETTER

Dear Friends of Mine: I have two big things on my mind this week, that I am thinking and thinking about and they both begin with the letter "E". One is elections, notice the "s" because I am thinking about many more than just one election the big one which will take place in November. I am thinking about all those school elections which will and are taking place now so rapidly in all the schools, in the clubs, in the sdiool rooms, in the Junior Red Cross work, in athletics and in almost every line of school life. In an election, the choice of a group of people is expressed for a leader of that group. The result usually is that the popular pupil is elected. Should one want to be popular? I think so, for being really popular just because of yourself usually means, being a generous hearted, healthy minded, friendly boy or girl; one who has the spirit of playing and working with other people, or good sportsmanship, one who often gives up his own little wishes to suit the majority; one who has his own ideas about things and sticks to them in a friendly, generous-hearted way, thus showing himself a leader and worth being one. Look over the boys and girls newly elected in your school activities and see if this isn't true, and then decide to make yourself really popular, too, or plan to keep your popularity if you have already secured it. From the voter's side, we who are going to vote, whenever and wherever we do it, it seems to me, want to Btudy as fairly as weJcnow how, the ability of the person and whether or not the candidate is suited to the position, and then after we have thought Jt out just as carefully as we know how, to vote that way, no matter what anyone else says or does. One cannot begin too early to vote honestly. Hon

est voting will make really good citizens, little and big, and good citizens will, in time, as their numbers grow, clean up the black spots from our country's history, past and present, and make it what it may be, one of the very best countries that ever lived or will live. The other thing I am thinking about is Earlham College. Here it is right in our very own city, and our brothers and sisters and parents and friends have been taking advantage of the education it offers for a long, long time. They feel it worth while. Perhaps at first, boys and girls of Richmond and Wayne county go to it because one can secure good college education close to their homes, but later they go to it, because they like it, because they like the friendly, idealistic (that means high ideals, and those are the great big hopes we have for things that have not yet come true, but which we believe are coming true some day) spirit of the place which forms such a happy background for the study in which they are there engaged. Earlham has meant much to Richmond, and may mean a very, very great deal more to her in the future. Citizens of Richmond are showing very great interest in Earlham during this campaign because they know that this is true. So when you think of your holiday, this past Thursday afternoon, and are thinking about what a good time you had. and how much you like holidays anyway, even if thoy are just half-holidays think about Earlham, become acquainted with her, and see if you think in your very own mind that she is worth while standing up for. Yours for the "E"sy weeks, AUNT POLLY

QUESTION BOX The editor will try to answer questions readers of the Junior submit to her. She will not promise to answer all of them. The questions will be answered in rotation, so do not expect the answer to- be printed In the same week in which you send your question. Dear Aunt Polly: Why do they have paper bands on cigars? A. C. Dear A. C: That shows their name, and their work is just like that of all names, tc tell one person from another, or one river, or state, or cigar, or anythingMhat has the name. People call these business names "trade marks." They are a part of the advertising of the cigar firms, too, because if people like a cigar and tell other people its name, then some ' of those other people will probably buy it some time. Aunt Polly. Dear Aunt Polly: What is name of the fattest man in the the world, and how fat is he? What is the name of the tallest man in the world, and how tall is he? C. C. Dear C. C: These two men have eluded my most diligent search. Come up and get your 20 cents. I promised a dime (sad to relate!) for every question I can not answer. The promise still holds good, too. Aunt Polly. JEAN'S JOKE FOR GIRLS ; Tabby had brought Jean six little jgray and white kittens to play ;with, but much to Jean's sorrow, all but one of the kittens had been drowned. A few weeks later, little twin brothers arrived at Jean's house. As arrangements were being made for their baptism, Jean inquired anxiously, "Oh, Mamma, which one are we going to keep?"

PALLADIUM

LIVES NEAR A REAL PALACE IN ENGLAND The following letter was received by Helen Eichorn from a girl in Richmond, England: 2 Crbwn Terrace, Richmond, Surrey. 24-4. 1920 Dear American Cousin: Your welcome letter has been read to the class, and I thought I should like to answer it. Judging from the description which you gave of Richmond in Indiana, that part of the country must be very beautiful and interesting. Near our town also we have many lovely scenes. Throngs of people Come from all parts of the globe to view them. One of the most famous is the scene from the Hill. The trees with their dense foliage make a picturesque background, while in the foreground one can see the River Thames winding its way along. Dotted here and there are islands with overhanging trees bending low in the water, and swaying lightly in the wind. Little pleasure boats sail by, while larger craft go lazily up and down stream. Another place of interest is Kew Gardens. A new flag staff from Vancouver has just been erected. It stands high above any of the other trees in the Gardens. Richmond was known in History as Shene, and there are many places that are famous for their old associations. "The Old Palace" was built in Norman Times, Queen Elizabeth died in it 1603, and although little of the original building remains, the room in which the Queen died still stands. The names of some of the roads indicate that a monastary or friary stood one of these is Friars' Stile Road. The Royal International Horse Show was held on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of June. Crowds of peo ple came from all parts to Rich-

mond and on the Inst day of the show the King honoured it by a visit. Not long after this the Dog Show was held. When the winter evenings draw in and it is dull we form Girls' Clubs. Sometimes needlework and pen painting are done by the members and dainty aud beautiful work is produced. In the summer months tennis and hockey are very popular. Richmond has fine Swimming Baths and school children are especially invited to attend. Some of our girls have become expert swimmers, and last year we were very proud when the girls won the swimming trophy a silver rose-bowl with the school's name engraved upon it I might tell you that this has been won by our school five times before, when competing with other schools in the town. It is a great pleasure to hear from ono who Is bo far away. I remain, yours cordially, Irene Hitch.

Houi I Got into Btc? Baseball Roger Pecklnpaugh "I will be very glad to give you a brief sketch of how I became a Major League Ball Player. "My home is in Cleveland, Ohio, and I started to play balL like most youngsters, as soon as I was big enough to swing a bat. We had our Nine in grammar school and played every afternoon until our home-made ball was either batted to pieces or lost in the darkness. I liked all kinds of sports, but baseball stood above them alL "Later, when 1 entered High School I was made captain of the baseball team and my playing there attracted the attention of the semi professional clubs. I joined them the following year and, as in high school, my work attracted the higher-ups. "One day I was called to the office of the Cleveland Club, where I was told that they would like to give me a trial. It was a surprise to me and I had to take some time to decide whether or not I wanted to make baseball my profession. Mr. Somers, the owner of the club, told me to try it, but if I was not good enough to be a Major League player in three years, to give it up. I think that In fluenced me more than anything else, and it would be my advice to anyone starting in the game. "The next year, alter the training was over, I was sent to New Haven, then a Class D club, so that I could play regularly and get the needed experience. The next year I went a step higher and played with Portland, a Class A club, in the Pacific Coast league. However, to stay one, you have to keep in good condition, and that means good clean living, and proper care of yourself. I hope this answers your question, and that it will interest some of your readers." (Boys' and Girls' Newspaper Serrlce)

Do American Boys Live in Log Cabins? Asks English Boy The following letter is ono of a group of interesting letters received by Garfield pupils thi3 summer from English boys and girls: Holy Trinity Boys' School, Richmond, Surrey, England. 9th Juno, 1920. Dear Bruce (Brice) Hayes: I am writing on behalf of my school friend, Philip Sturt because he received so many letters that he was unable to answer all of them himself. We received your welcome letters at the beginning of April and our teacher read them to us and I was surprised to hear that the letters we sent had been received at a high school. I must admit that the school I attend is not a high school. I have entered for a scholarship and If I pass the oral exam, having passed the first part, I shall be entitled to go to the County School. , I am in the English organization of Boy Scouts and our motto is, "Be prepared.". In August there is going to be a Scout Jamboree, or tournament, and. 40,000 American Scouts are coming over. There are many Scouts of different nationalities coming to perform and view this international contest also. If you are in the Scouts will you be coming to the Jamboree? I have heard that the American Scouts are having wireless set up between here and America.

I would like to ask you a few questions if you will be willing to answer them for me. Do you live in a log cabin or a brick house? I live in a brick house and it has 6 rooms, a bath room and a scullery. Do you ride to school or do you walk? I walk because my home is about 5 minutes walk from the school. What do the factories in your town produce? In this Richmond, there are no factories, but where 1 was born, in Durham, there are plenty which produce cotton goods. What is a coyote like? Is it like a fox? I have read that the North American Indians used its call to summon their braves. Does your father possess any fields, and if so, what crops does he grow? My father is an electrical and mechanical engineer. He has been doing some work in Wales putting down what is called an electrical plant, that is, putting down machines which make the electricity for the light and heating apparatus. My father has fitted electric light all over our bouse and my mother uses an electric iron to press our clothes with. I noticed in your letter that you play base ball. In the books my father reads there are many stories about baseball, and I think it must be a very exciting game. When you write again, please tell me about baseball. I hope to hear from you soon. I remain, yours truly, A. Hosgood. MY TRIPlF" THEJTATE FAIR Last Thursday papa and I left on the six o'clock train for Indian apolis. When we got there we took the street car and went to the fair ground. We saw airplanes and the horse races and merry-go-rounds. In the afternoon we saw all kinds of things; we saw hogs and cattle, and some monkeys, and we saw a little family. The man was three feet high and the woman was two feet high, and they had three or four children. Stanley Robin son, School No. 14, Wayne Town ship. JIM'S JOKE FOR BOYS "Jimmy is so keen," boasted his Aunt Kate, "he has an answer ready for you every time." "H-m-m" replied Mr. Crabb, her caller, "you know the old saying, 'Smart children grow up stupid and dull, while dunces become clever men.' " "What a bright boy you must have been, sir," spoke up Jimmy. SCHOOL YELL (Make up a yell and send it in.) No alibi, no alibi, No alibi for Junior Hi! Day after day, We DO we say! We're big; we're strong; We're tough HOORAY! (Boys' and Girls' Newspaper Service)

ST. PAUL'S JUNIORS TO MAKE TOYS FOR i ARKANSAS CHILDREN

Is it not fun to receive a present that one of your friends made for you? Terhaps it is ftspncially so, when that present is a funny little fat pig with a curly tail, or a giraffe with a grcnt long neck, or an elephant with a blue blanket aud: trunk that looks ad if it could really hold peanuts. Animals like these, and other toys, are going to be made by the Junior boys and girls who belong to St. Paul's Episcopal church and will be sent in November to ' little boys and girls in Arkanr-as, who probably have never seen toys like these before, and who, !rrvps rarely ever see any toys at all. Classes in this work will be held every Wednesday evening and will be conducted by Miss Josephine Buhl, supervisor of the children's mission work. Miss Buhl teaches manual training to the pupils In the higher grades of tha Richmond grade schools. A Boy's Dog FRANCES C. HAMLET Thoy say he's just an ordinary cur My pup; An' all the 'ristocratlc dogs In town Are higher up In ped-l-grce! (That means dog- families, an' 'boul what Good dogs should be.) But he's a dog- four legs, two ears, a tall And not A dog- In town has more, 'cept ped-1-gree! If so, now what? He's rot good sense, too, Inside hie ' homely bead, About Like folks; that time I couldn't swim lie pulled me out The stylish dogs won't chase a stick Or bring A package; just trot in the park Upon a string! His color doesn't matter; long ago I cried But now I know That though they call him Just a yellow cur. He's white inside! DOLL'S BUFFET GIVEN TO FINLEY KINDERGARTEN A lovely doll's buffet has been given the kindergarten of Finley school. It was made and given the school by the father of Agnes and Dorothy Frazer, who attend that school. GIRL SCOUT LEADER HERE FROM RUSSIA Captain Vera uravlova. This healthy young' lady is the leader of the refugee Russian Girl Scouts. She is now in America,