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Show THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, JUNIOR, SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE Pafre Four -- 30, 1929. LUtle Stories of Great Events- - THE BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY New Contest Series Starts Off With Bang By RAMON COFFMAN deWhen Nehuchadnriiar stroyed Jerusalem and carried Its people into captivity. Be (ailed to destroy the spirit of the city. In this article Ramon Coffman gives a brier account of the Babylonian captivity. A pleasant little city existed ih Judea. It was Jerusalem, center ol the Jewish nation. At this date It contained a population of barely but it believed In 1U future-provi- ded only that the dread' power of Babylon should not overwhelm it. Centuries before, the Egyptians had held sway over the Jews there had been a long captivity In Egypt, a captivity hard to bear, but which resulted In giving to the rude tribesmen a knowledge of the arts and crafts of the Land of the Nile. This knowl0; ' edge was kept In the racial culture when Moses led his people out of Egypt toward the Promised Land. Now Egypt was no longer in the ascendant. On the contrary. It had gone Into decline, the political center of gravity shifting to the northeast, where Babylonia was enlarging her boundaries. The name of Nebuchadnezzar, king of the Babylonians, loomed large, and on all sides he succeeded in beating down resistance to his power. Nebuchadnezzar at length decided that Jerusalem was worthy of his notice; and by the very fear of his name brought the city into submission. Since he had not been resisted, he spared the lives of the inhabitants merely carrying away a sixth of them to a semientlavcd captivity. The remaining citizens were left to their own devices until in a rash moment they rose in revolt. For two years Jerusalem held off the soldiers 'hom Nebuchadnezzar sent, but at length it was reduced. The people were made captives en masse, and were led away to Babylonia. The city Itself was laid waste. Some of the captives were forced to work in the households of the richer Babylonians, but the vast majority were given a limited freedom, in the enjoyment of which they could live near one another, provided that they carried out their appointed tasks. Several villages in Babylonia became essentially Jewish, and there was a Jvi;h quarter within the city of Babylon. Laboring especially toiling on the land the Jews found that making a living was In some respects the same it had been in Judea; but there was a vast difference in the mental outlook. In Judea they had felt that they were free citizens; in Babylonia the spirit of freedom was gone, in spite of the religious tolerance which their conquerors extended. There were moments when the Jews escaped from toll, when they could go for outings to pretty spots along the Euphrates river. Picture a mother who has taken her child to cuch a spot whuvshe basks amid the plorles of Nature, her heart is heavy, borne down with the sense of being an e:ille. No doubt she dreams aloud, nnd tells her child that some day there will be a change, that the Chil-- . dren of Israel finally will be restored to their own land, Restoration was painfully slow In coming, however. The old folks died, and the children came to middle life but still there was no delivery. In of the prolonged captivity, the Jews did not lose their belief in ultimate freedom; and by no one were the fires of hope fanned more vigorously than by Ezekiel, the prophet. Ezekiel's home became a gathering place for religious observance- -it has been called "the first cue by the Jews living around Jerusalem. They had escaped the Captivity, but they were not numerous enough to oppose the might of Babylon. Rescue, If it was ever to be, must come from another quarter. In the year which we call 536 B. C, rescue arrived through the capture of Babylon by Cyrus, king of the Medea and Persians. Soon after establishing his power over the Euphrates country, Cyrus let it be known that the Jews were at liberty to which the captives spent amid the beauties of nature were cast over with the sad reflection of exile. turn Happy-Bab- y Days CAM BEST BE PRESERVED BT PHOTOORAPHS Bring the children In now STUDIO MAI H SOUTH So back to Jerusalem ! Back to the scene of pillage and disaster! But back with a living purpose, with the determination to rebuild and make better! A new Jerusalem was destined to arise from the ruins of the old a greater and more colorful city. Tribune, Junior Letter Contest Winning letters in our contest this week, "What I would do if I hod a whole day to do as I wished," ought to offer some suggestions to those children who sav, "What can I do?" We tried to choose the letters that were the most sincere; that gave most truly what the child would enjoy doing. The winners are Hermann E. Knrh-le- r, Ogden, age 11, 100 points; Mary Jane Walters, Bristol Silver Mines, Ploche. Nev., age 12, 50 points; Bessie Jordan, Salt Lake, age 12, 25 points: Bemice Hill, Wendover, age 7, 100 points; Betty 81ayton, Klrth, Idaho, age 8, 50 points. 659 Twenty-fir- st Street, Ogden, Utah. Dear Editor: If I had a whole day to myself, I would wash the dishes for mother. I would go for a long ride on my new bicycle. I would then go to summer manual training. When I came home I would practice a little while on the piano. After that I would go to my aunt's and listen to her radio. Then I would go home and let our little chickens out In the yard, so that I could watch them scratch i or worms. The rest of the time I would spend reading and writing stories. HERMANN E. KUCHLER, Age 11 Years. Bristol Silver Mines, Ploche, Nev., June 11, 1929. ad Editor: If I had the whole as I pleased, I believe day to do just I would see Just how observing I could be. I would take a pencil and notebook and walk around my town and r jot down all the interesting facts and comical experiences I saw. Or else I would walk in the woods and note all the ways of the woodland animals and Insects. Don't you think that would be interesting? I do. Sincerely yours, ESQUIRE MARY JANE WALTERS, Age IX Wendover, Utah, June IS, 1929. If I had a whole day to myself I would get up at 6 a. m. and help mother with breakfast; then help her with the dishes; then I would have daddy take us all to a canyon or near a stream of water so we could loaf in the shade and have our lunch near the water, where it Is cool and nice. I would take my doll and a book, as I like to read, and also take some fancy work, as I like to sew. And I would pick flowers. I would like to get home about 6 p. m have dinner, help mother with the .dishes, then take a hot bath, say my prayers and go to bed for a sleep and feel fine for the next day. Dear Editor: , ur ESQUIRE BERNICE HALL, Wendover. Age 7. For our next contest we want letters on "My Grandmother's Story" or "My Grandfather's Story." We had such good letters on this subject before that we want to try it once again. Follow the rules for all contests: Use ink, give your name, age, address, grade in school and get your contributions to us before Friday, July 5. Our Birthday Club JUNE SO. Zona Dell Thornock, Rigbr. Idaho; Mary Moore, Idaho Falls, Idaho: Edgar Nation, Wendover: Dorothy Peterson. Missoula. Mont.; Louise Brisk, Bingham: Dale O. Reld, Latuda; Prank Maxwell, Salt Lake: Anna Peterson, Richfield: June Tree, Park City; Junius MrClellan, Logan; larl Brid-wel- l. Salt Lake; Beth Walton. Salt Lake; Marguerite Bergrr, Murray: Lorene Isack-soBait Lake; Marshall Pack. Sterling. Idaho; Ruth L. Winter, Ogden, Blaine Perry Snow, Kenilworth: Milton K Taylor, Murray; Chall Allred, Roosevelt: Dale C. Reld. Latuda; Josephine Piatt. Richfield; Wlnntfred Jensen, Montpeller. Idaho: Alice June Neff. Salt Lake; Bert Reynolds. Beulah Burcon, Bandy: Charles E. Hart, Jr.. Beryl: Dawna Wheeler. Silver City: Deon Slade, Lyman, Wjro Anna Ruth OUIesple. Tooele; Joan Cohen, Sallna. JUNE M Edward Phillips, Jr.. Salt Lake; June Crowton, Tooele: Darlene Miller. Richfield: lorene Hamel. Mldvale: Blanche Flanders. Myrna Louise Cunningham, Santaquln. Provo; Kathleen Connelly, Eureka: Ralph Woodland. Ooshen: June Cook. Clearfield: Vyonne dress. Bait Lake: Catherine M. Harmon, Salt Lake; June Oreenhabh, Nephl; Spencer Rohflint. Salt Lake; June Elaine Baxter, Salt Lake: Bobby Simmons. Salt Lake: Johnny Cuatto. Ophir: Olenn Voung. Park City: Wayne Athay. Smlthfield: Margaret Anderson. Price: Elisabeth Taylor. Sugar Station: Harold C. Webb. Salt Lake; Calvin Olenn Helncr. Salt Lake: Russell P. Gardner, Mldvale; Anna Rose Barta. Park City: Roscoe B. Anderson, Salt Lake. JUKE SS. Hazel Joyce Smith, Tooele; Lily Latter, r Those to their own homeland. Great was the joy of those who had kept up hope through the years of trial. For more than half a century, this segment of the Jewish race had been in exile; now the path was open for a return to the homeland. syna-gague- ." Although less formal than the procedure which had gone on in the temple before the destruction of Jerusalem, the observances in Ezekiel's home tended to preserve the old ways of the priesthood. The prophet, moreover, by his vivid eloquence, put new life Into the hearts of his hearers, and they went forth with the confidence of a happier day. But whence was aid to come? Little hope could be entertained of res- - Today, at last, the winners in the first heat of our second big point contest are announced. It was de- Murray; Gerald Lee Curfew, Pocatello, Idaho: Kenneth Allred, Latuda: Leslie Candland, Mt. Pleasant: Margaret Davis, Salt Lake; Edward Mulr, Bountiful: Joyce Olasmann, Ogden; Emma Jean Tschanz, Mackay. Idaho: Elaine Erlckson. Rlehfleld; Keith Valentine George Buianis. Tooele; Smith, Salt Lake; Marguerite Williamson, Castlegate; David Peterson. Castle Dale; Edwin P. White, MurMyrl Oreen, Rlverton: ray; Dona James, Soldier Summit; Warren Douglas. Ely. Nev.; Dale Birch. Coalville; Lyman Peterson. Spanish Pork: Berntce Evans. Sprlngvllle; Lily Lesser, Murray; June Oourley, Pleasant Grove; Donna Zola Ricks. Bait Packer. Brig ham: Kathryn Lake; Mary A. White. Salt Lake; Dona James, Soldier Summit; Ruth Woods. Pur-toAlice Barlow. Salt Lake; Jack Salt Lake: Stanley William Peterson. Sandy; Jacqueline Weske. Bait Lake: Glen L. Tames, Soldier Summit: Meivin Moss, Salt Lake; June Okelberry, Ooshen; Dorothy O. White. Salt Lake. JUNE M. e. Genevieve Williams, Columbia: June Dennis AUgaler. Salt Salt Lake; Lake; Sylvan Mars, EleinoR: Gerald Pack, Salt Lake; Walter Robinson. Springville; Bait Lake: Jacketta Marguerite Ullrich. Hampshire. Salt Lake: William Price. Pali ac a. Nev.: Ruth Browne, Spanish Pork; Fred R. Veibeli, Cornish: Blanche Davis, Spanish Pork: Georgia Trlpelas. Mldvale; Bessie Fletcher. Park City: Cleo Irene Reld, Salt Lake: Blanche Davis. Spanish Pork; Ina Brlnton, Mt. Pleasant: Margaret Bcown. Bait Lake; Roby Davis. Lakeside; Georgia Trlpelas, Mldvale: 8pencer Thomp-seSpring City; Velma Johnson. Bingham: Philip Jensen, Price; June Burbidge, Salt cided to include all winners up to today in the first contest, so that the two would not overlap and mix you up in your counting of points and scores. The list of names below should be kept for reference, so that you can see just how the various contenders are piling up points. And here is a suggestion. Look at the contributions sent In this week. Pick out the child you would like to see win, and write to him or her, giving a word of friendly encouragement and appreciation. But do not let this interest keep you from enterSelect the contest you think ing. suits you best and enter it. Try to win some points. Perhaps some readers will pick you for the winnerrand will write to you, thus starting a lifelong friendship. This second contest ought to be even more fun than the first one. It too a few weeks to get warmed up to the first contest, it was all so new to our readers. There were several weeks in which only three or four children won points. Toward the end of the contest, 30 or more were awarded points in a single week. This contest is starting with a bang, with numerous contestants and with great determination on the part of many children to come out on top. The complete list of winners will not be announced until next December. You have plenty of time to win if you just get in and try. Janet Higgs, first place winner In the first contest, entered at the very beginning of the fun. But Helen Christenson, third place winner, did not start until the contest was more than half over. There is plenty of chance for you If you will only try. Point winners this week: The point winners for this week are: Hilton, Salt Lake, drawing, lot). Kenneth Douphner, Salt Lake, drawing. Arltne 50. Mona A. Snyder. Park City, drawing, 39. Edna EXgleston. Cornish, drawing. 10. 1. Ilalda Cottrell. Draper, drawing, Margaret Dudely, Salt Lake, drawing, 10 Blain Pack. East Ely. Nev, drawing. 100. Bernice Hill, Wendover. drawing, 50. Hermann E Kuchler, Bait Lake, drawing, 100. Mary Jane Walters, Bristol. Nev letter, 50. Jessie Jordan, Salt Lake, letter, 25. Bernice Hill. Wendover. letter. 100. Betty Slay ton. Firth, Idaho, letter. 90. Rlckard Ruckenbrod. Salt Lake. poem. 100. Mary Jane Walters, Bristol. Nev , poem, 50. Jessie Jordan. Salt Lake, poem. 25. Msrtan Kathryn Buehler, Bristol, Nev., poem. 10. Lake: Rosina Lewis, Salt Lake: Pern Walker, Proa, June Lloyd, Salt Lake: Allen F. Hart, Beryl: William Mahoney, Tooele; Robert Warren. Salt Lake; Edward Jasman, American Palls. Idaho. Jl'NS 7. Wesley L Brown, Salt Lake: Louise Anne Whltworth. Salt Lake: Kathleen Burcli. Salt Lake: Elaine Osborn. Salt Lake: Ham Jenkins. Gooding, Idaho: Rowena Ruth Wet-7e- l, Mohrland: Helen Hickman. Logan: Jack Summerhays. Jr., Salt Lake; Wyla Hegwer. St. Charles. Idaho; Noel Anvus Jensen. Salt Lake: Louise A. Whltworth. Salt Lake: Pearl Stock. Montpeller. Idaho; LeGrand Chamberlain. Salt Lake; Beth Jenkins. Drum-monIdaho: Curtis L. Prttlt. Salt Lake: Dwayne Wright. Tooele; Pearl Stock. Montpeller, Idaho: Duminlck Bellngham. Bristol, Nev.; Margaret Oreen, Salt Lake. JUNE XS. Barbara Adams. Layton; Afton Beckstead, South Jordan: Dona Mecham, Stockton: Erie Marie Rostrom, Clear Creek: Donald Greensburg. Salt Lake; Clarence Grorge Teerlink. Salt Lake; Mildred Cates. Sprlngvllle; Pawn Phillips, Springville; Geneve Miekelscn. Sallna: Morris Bruce. LaGrande. Ore.: Pred Bannister. Salt Lake: Robert Benuion, Rine, Idaho: Betty Lou Stoner, Cokcvllle. Wye: DeRay Weber, Hanks-vlllMarjorte Brain, Salt Lake; Jack Lawrence. Provo; Charles Lawrence. Provo; Thclma Richardson. Mldvale: Jess Steele. Toeele: Florence E Parish, Bait Lake: Patricia Jane French. Fort Douglas: June Carrel. Salt Lake: Donna Veiny Turner, Salt Lek: Ruth CardwelL Salt Lake; Marjorle Brain, Bait Lake. JUNE t. Orace Bishop. Garland: Tom Day. Fillmore; Mary Evelyn Wllmarth. Salt Lake: Webb. Salt Lake: Deaa A Perkins. Salt Lake; Arthur M. Stove. Salt Luke: Verda loaon. Panguitch: Ned Peterson. Salt Lake: Harry M. Renfro. Ruoert. T'laho: Vesta Anderson. Sigurd; Bobby Hills. Rains; Velva Hunter. Corn'sh: Dewey J. FttH Mt. Pleasant: Sue Schlffsen. Murray: D1fc nen-sSU Lake: Theodore Major Salt Lake; Velva Hunter, Cornish; Shirley Jean Evans, Oeden. Vacation Day! Arc Hera! Economy is Headquarters for Vacation Footwear load, sturdy Shoes for play! Keds Boy 85c to l.ftS Scouts 2.45 Play Sandals and Oxfords -- ECONOMY Downstairs Priced SPEJCnErTS - fnfifmrnnn E BUILDINCi DOWNST If |