Part 113

Tommy and Teddy Climbed straight and steady.

Unsocial Una Gazed up at Luna.

Vigorous Vinton Always was "sprintin'."

Whimsical Winnie Started for Guinea.

Xenophon Bump Tried a high jump.

Yellow-haired Yorick Made leaps historic.

Zealous young Zed Stood on his head.

Ampersand held a book in his hand.

CHILD HEALTH ALPHABET

BY MRS. FREDERICK PETERSON

A is for Apples and also for Air; Children need both and we have them to spare.

B is for Butter spread thick on Brown Bread, Also for Baths before Breakfast or Bed.

C is for Cereals and Cocoa too; Consider the Calories coming to You.

D is for Dates, the kind that You eat, Deliciously sweet and far cheaper than Meat.

E is the Excellent Edible Egg, One daily at least, dear Children, we beg.

F is for Fruits, whether fresh, dried or stewed; Dried, at the Grocer's, you'll buy them, if shrewd.

G is for Gaining, as every Child could, A half pound a Month is the least that he should.

H is for Height, be as tall as you can, Weight up to Height makes a healthy strong Man.

I is for Iron in Spinach and Eggs, Builds Red Blood and Sinews for strong Arms and Legs.

J is for Jam and also for Joy, Which spread on his Bread it brings to a Boy.

K is for Kitchen so spick and so span, We all like our Food from a shining clean Pan.

L is for Luncheon served hot in the School; We wish all the Teachers could follow this Rule.

M is for Milk which makes Muscle and Bone; One pint a day would be best till you're grown.

N is for News of habits you need, To grow up so healthy you're bound to succeed.

O is for Oatmeal, the finest of Food; With Milk for your Breakfast there's nothing so good.

P is for Prunes, Potatoes and Peas, And Patriots who will be glad to eat these.

Q is for Quiet, we frequently need; After Meals don't run at the top of your speed.

R is for Rest and Round Rosy Faces; Rest is a thing which nothing replaces.