Go Hawks and Kindness Tale From Sunny Omaha
A reader shares memories of young Jack Smith joining the Go Hawks and finding work, plus a plea of a passerby helping an old woman cross the street. Also present is a fairy tale about Princess Vincala and her rescue, ending in a marriage with Chief White Feather on an island. Letters mention Omaha addresses and a year of youth stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillrose
Goa
Loup City
Ann
Happyland
Anna Merwald
Actison Street
South Omaha
Vincala
Princess Vincala
Vincaia
White Feather
Deca
Taylor Avenue
Omaha
Teeth and Verbs in a Riddling Tale
A playful word puzzle compares teeth to verbs through wordplay on regular and irregular forms. The fragment hints at a rhyme about syllables and tense as a light humorous tease.
Must Hurry With Kind Deeds to Animale
A children's piece urges kindness to animals, noting their short lifespans and suffering from farming. It discusses ages of dogs, pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits, rats, pigeons, geese, sparrows, and other birds and frames Uncle John as a storyteller in Happyland who teaches humane lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Dia Meagan
Pigeon
Aries
Ugele John
Happyland
Uncle John
Twins in Trouble Split by Illness and Mischief
The Go-Hawks brothers adapt to a jumble of misfortunes while twins face blame and worry. Donald groans at their resemblance as the Trevellyn home endures a troubled stretch and a missing tea jacket sparks anxiety among family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Hem
Onald
Don
Trevellyn
Miss Sallie
Ners Belek
Grandpa’s Wagon Ride Prompts 19th Century Trade Offer
Milburn Weindorff of Fort Calhoun Nebraska recalls a boyhood tale in which his grandfather drove a family wagon from Illinois to Omaha and declined a land for mules trade after refusing a $50 boot. He notes Civil War veteran grandfathers and a wish to join a club with a stamp for a button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy
Omaha
Illinois
Milburn Weindorff
Fort Calhoun
Neb
The June Bug Policemen Theme by Happy Forest
A scene from a youth play features Fairies led by Queen of the Fireflies and King of the June Bugs punishing two boys for stealing nests. Jeff the Love Elf returns eggs to the trees and comforts the frightened birds as mom calls Bobby and Jimmy. LilyAnne and Janey Care discuss future paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Happy Rest
Iny
Happy Id
Fairy Grotto
Jay
Benaath
Mae Wil
Natie
Schumann
Jeff
Happy Forest
Jimmy
Jelf
Robey
Promise to help as I re one trees
A brief note expresses a promise to assist with replanting and caring for trees. It mentions the goal of restoring a grove and improving local greenery through coordinated effort and community support. The message emphasizes commitment and action.
Barbara Lapan and the War’s Aftermath Tale
The letter tells of Barbara Lapan, a bereaved mother and her child’s loss after war. It mentions Mandela Ruck, aged 13, and a community scene where letters, forgiveness, and small acts like sending two cents for a button appear. A reader from Spennington, Nebraska, writes to Edna Walter in Walnut, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Fy Darbora Lapan
Duge
Bus Pont
Barbar
Lapan
Mandela Ruck
Herman
Ned
Edna Walter
Walnut
Spennington
Yatopphine L. Hulton
Brownville
Neb
Way to Be a Good Go-Hawk in Transit
A fragmented note extols courteous behavior for travelers, urging passengers to share space and time on trips. It emphasizes thoughtful acts to ease fellow travelers and improve overall comfort during journeys.
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Hutton
Ton
Jeanette Miller
East
Lincoln
Kearney
Neb
Winter fun at the skating rink noted by twins and peers
Children at the rink share in a warm moment as Doris and Donald, without skates, receive kindness from other kids who lend them shoes and help. The scene captures a joyful winter day with smiling faces and a sense of community.
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Brerage
Doris
Donald
Groening
Laura Berek
North Broad Street
Fremon
Polly Coon Recipe and Entertaining Note
Polly Coon records a casual note about entertaining and includes a recipe for grape juice lemonade. Instructions specify four lemons, quart water, two cups sugar, grape juice, boil two minutes, mix lemon juice with sugar and water, chill, add juice, ice, sliced orange, and serve in glasses.
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Polly
Saving the Wagon Train
A small French girl Jacquelina notices danger as Native Americans surround the wagon train. She alerts her father who orders the train to stop and the group to form a defensive circle. The scene ends with gratitude for a saved group and a call for letters to Maxine Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacquelina
Jacqueline
Hee Wee Si
Maxine’ Murphy
Evans
Omaha
Neb
Teenie Weenie Scouts Learn Woodscraft From Indian Guide
Three Teenie Weenie brothers join an Indian taught camp in the woods. They learn berry gathering, birch bark canoes, root medicine, turtle eggs and survival skills as they build shelter and food sources along the creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Babe
Lees
Creek
Teenie Weenie Boy Scouts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tal of the Gollanks
Emiliez Blackmore
Eleanor Camero
Lily Anne
Alice
Janet
LilyAnne
Janey
Maces
Suse
Polly Coon
Eretk
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