davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-03

mon BALE or THAnk-A growing rnp
L and leaHe ~ thlrly acres nl lHul Two
miles nom nallas- Lease rl lrndlus lu ''N.'
uRTy, nv, A good spllng hinl we NNN.p
Wi1 ',sl nhtap Or exchange ilr lwo WHl.
homes. Apply ul lail Ella aurrl tafl lia'-
lM, lNNA
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-03

NOR SALE or TRApE-lhlrIurn pelrs
L ni land, suitable Tor garden 49, dairy pll,
noses, win two good Wells ~ wafer ana
house with iva rooms hlk acres M culllNh'
u1n, by ]. 4, Wlflfuoar l'nlr rfnunlM =,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-06-03

1,OR AALE on TiADf3-A gpud residence
Il with hyr rooms, good we'll, hhInt nAl'
nOuarb, garden, urrhaiu, etc. P j. L. WI ",
moan tstr titnundH mlau n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
The Jersey Cattle.

This breed of cattle is daily becoming more
popular aud is everywhere almost universally
admitted to be the COW for the butter dairy
10 a recent report upon the breed, the follow
ing facts are stated, which are worthy Of be-
ing noted:
{" The records with regard to Jerseys extend
back over one hundred years. As long as 1889
the importation of any foreign cattle was pro-
bibited under seSetc penalties. Since then
the Jerseys have been bred solely for the dairy I,
and tile powerful stimulus OF seli-interest has
impelled the farmers 10 constant efforts at i'm
provement Of the breed. The temperate cli-
mate, tie quiet T; they are compelled to lead,
the succulent food supplied them imaiply roots
and grass-scarcely any grain or other iatten-
ing substances). the constant wedding out Of
inferior or Improbable animals, have all tend
ed to constant aud gradual improvement, till.
at the present day, the typical Jersey COW is
one Of the most beautiful Of domestic animals,
with head and limbs almost as fine as those OF
a deer, eye full, gentle and expressive, color
rich and Attractive, and outlines far removed
from the grand poportions Of the Shorthorns,
or the perfect roundness and smoothness Of
the Devon, yet symmetrical end pleasing.
at may be best at this point to clear up
the confusion that exists between the names
of Jersey and AlIerney. The Island Of Al
derney, about forty miles nearer the English
coast than Jersey, is a small rock, Inhabited
only by few fishermen and British garrison
for /. has been military post. About sew
enty years ago we fnd Jersey cattle sen. as a
presen. to TIE then proprietor Of Alderney.-
At this day the five or six head Of Alderney
cattle, properly owned in the United States,
are said to be not distinguishable 10 appear
ance from Jerseys. They are not. however,
admitted to registry in the American Jersey
herd register. The confusion in names prob
ably arose from the fact that English officers,
stationed in Alderney, would naturally take
klderpey cattle home with them or on seeing
Jerseys 10 England, would recognize them as
Alderneys. Whatever the reason, Jerseys
have always been miscalled Attorneys both in
England aud America until the last few years.
"Gueruseys are distinct breed Of cattle
larger, more ragged and somewhat coarser in
form. with brf or fesh-colorod noses, Of @
yellow or yeow-red color. often shaded with
brindle, less attractive in appearance than Jer-
seys. but said 70 be fully equal TO them at the
nail. and in the richness and favor Of their
butter"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
M pT EST0WN JEFFERSON COUNTY, w. VA. SATURDAY, A
III Could Only See my Mother.

IF | could cnly see my mother Again
and again that yearnins cry was repeated
"if could only see my mother "
The vessel rocked and the water, chased'oy
a fresh wind, played muscally against the
side of the ship The sailor, second mate
quite youthful. lay in his narrow bed, his eyes
glazing. his limbs stifening, his breath falling.
1t was not pleasant to die hus in this shaking,
plunging ship, but be seemed not to mind his
bodily comfort; his eyes looked far away, and
ever and anon broke forth that grevious cry
elf could only see my n,otherl'
An old sailor sat by, Bible 10 bis hand, from
which he had been reading. He bent over the
young man, and asked him why be was SO
anxious to sec the mother he had so wil'nlly
left.
"Ol that's the reason" be cried, in anguish ;
:" I've nearly broken her heart, and cant die
in peace She was good mother to me-o
so good mother size bore everything from
her wild boy, and once she said, "my SOD,
when you come to die, you will remember this. >
"Oh if | could only see my mother J"
He never saw his mother. he died with
the ycarning upon his lips, as many one has
died who sighted the mother who loved him.
Boys, be good to your mother, and stay
close at home, aud comfort their old days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
Trust in God.

Mother" said a little. girl, what did Da-
v:d mean when he said, Preserve me, o God,
for in Thee do put my trust ?"
"Do you remember" said her mother, "tbe
little girl we saw walking with her father, in
the, woods yesterday ~
go, yes, mother; wasn't she beautiful ?"
"She was gentle, loving little thing, and
her father was very kind to her. Do you re-
member what they said when they came to the
narrow bridge over the brook p
81 don't like to think about that bridge,
mother; it makes me giddy. Don't you thibk
it is very dangerous, just those two loose
planks laid across, and no railing? If she
had eppfd little on either side, she would
have fallen into the water"
"Do you remember what she said ?" asked
the mother.
"Yes, ma. She stopped a minute as if she
was afraid to 20 over, and then looked up in-
to her fathers face, and asked him 20 take hold
of her hand aud said You will take hold OF
me- dear father; don't feel afraid when you
have hold of my hand And her father
looked so lovingly upon her and took tight
hold of her hand as if she was very precious
to him"
"Well, my child" said tie mother, 81 think
David felt just like that little girl, when be
wrote those words you asked me about"
!" Was David going over bridge ?" then
asked the daughter.
"Not such a bridge as the one we saw in
the woods but he had come to some difficult
place in his lfe-there was trouble before him
that made him feel afraid, and he looked up
to God, just as the little girl had looked up to
her father, and said, Preserve me, o God, for
in thee do put my trust 1t is just as If be
had said, Please take care Of me, my heaver-
ly Father | do nc no. feel afraid when thou
art with me and taking hold Of my hand
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
|. I. 4 \. v. B. GlLLAHBR, EDITORS.
'harlestown, Jefferson Co., w. Va.
OFFICE IN "JErFERsoN BUILDING.
Saturday, August Is, 1877.
What the Birds Accomplish.

The swallow, swift. and night-hawk are the
guardians of the atmosphere. They check
the increase Of insects that otherwise would
overload it. Woodpeckers, crcepers and chick
adees are the guardians Of the trunks Of trees.
Warblers and ny-catcbers protect the foliage.
Blackbirds, Crows, thrushes and larks protect
the surface Of the soil. Snipe and Woodcock
the soil under the surface. Each tribe has its
respective duties to perform in the economy
of nature and il is en- undoubted fact that
if the birds were all swept off the face Of the
earth, man could not live upon il vegetation
would wither and die; insects would become
so numerous that no living thing could with
stand their attacks. The wholesale destruc-
ton occasioned by srasYhoppers, which have
lately devastated the West, is undoubtedly
caused by the thinning out Of the birds, such
as grouse, prairie hens, etc, which feed upon
them. The great aud inestimable service done
to the farmer, gardener and florist by the birds
is only becoming known by SAD experience
Spare the birds and save the fruit The little
corn and fruit taken by them is more than
compensated for by the quantities Of noxious
insects they destroy. The long prosecuted
crow mas been found by actual experiment to
do far more good by the vast quantities Of
grubs and insects be dcvours than the little
harm he does in the few grains of corn he
pulls up. He is one of the farmers best
friends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
Nail in a Horses Foot.

4 neighbor of mine recently informed NE
that lie had lost a most valuable horse by a
casualty by no means uncommon. A kuowl-
edge of simple remedy would have prevented
this loss. The horse trod upon a nail, which
entered his foot. Lameness followed the
nail was extracted, but lOckjaw supcrvened,
resulting in death. An unfailing remedy in
such cases is muriatic acid. II, when nail
is withdrawn from horses foot. the foot
should be held up and some muriatic acid
poured into the wound, neither lameness nor
lockjaw need be feared. Why the iron should
have the effect which it frequently has, and
the rationale of the above remedy, am
unable to explain but Of the certainty of
counteraction of disease by this perfectly safe
application, am well cOnvinced.-RaTGl
Home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
How to increase the Flow of Milk

4 lady correspondent Of a Southern paper,
writing from Arkansas, gives the following
recipe to increase the flow OF milk in a cow
She says: "Tepid water slightly salted, given
twice a day, will increase the low Of milk
one-third if the COW will not drink it at first
trial, scatter a handful Of bran or meal over
the top of it. They soon become very fond Of
it and and will drink all you give them. |
tried this plan three years ago with perfect
success. had only one COW, she was Of the
common stock Of the country, and after she
began to drink the water, prepared as above,
she furnished me, twice day, two ordinary
water buckets full of milk, and by feeding a
little corn boiled with cotton seed the milk
yielded butter enough to support my table
bountifully and leave me few pounds to sell
every week. / gave her three gallons ofwater
twice day"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

In Massachusetts, they open courts at the
beginning ofthe term with aprayer. In Wor-
cester an earnes; supplication was made by z
distinguished divine, closing with asking bless
ings upon the Judges wife and children; tial
they might be spared in life and health during
his absence; and that, at the close Of the term,
he might once more be returned to the bosom
of his family As the presiding Judge was a
bachelor, his feelings during the services may
be imagined.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
--latest from Loudoun.
From the Loudoun Mirror ::


A gentleman living few miles from Lees
burg, made preparations last week to thresh
his crop of wheat. The thresher had been put
in position at bis -yard-the workmen,
previously engaged, had assembled, and all
things were in readiness to proceed with the
work. But just then the hands employed
deemed it an opportuDe moment TO strike for
higher wages, and they struck-reiusing to
tnrn a wheel unless their demand was complied
with. But the demand didn't pay worth a
cent. The proprietor refused to comply, and
made the situation known to his neghbors,
who. pobly asserting their Independence went
themselves to the rescue-took the places a.
bandoned by the laborers, threshed out that
crop. and are now in turn, doing the same
thing for each other.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
VARIETY.
He Couldn't Drink Wine.

There was noble youth who, on being urged
10 take wine at the table Of famous states
man, in Washington, had the moral courage to
refuse. He was poor young man, just be-
ginning the struggle OF life. He brought let
ters to the great statesman, who kindly invited
him home to dinner.
+" Not take a glass Of wine ?" SAID the greas
statesman, in wonderment and surprise.
Not one single glass Of wine p echoed the
statesu,ans beautiful and fascinating wife, as
she arose, glass in hand, and, with grace
that would have charmed an anchorite, en-
deavored to press it upon him.
NO." replied the heroic youth, resolutely,
gently repeling the prO0ered glass.
What a picture Of moral grandeur was
that A poor, friendess youth refusing wine
at the table of a wealthy and famous states
man, even though profiered by the fair hands
Of beautiful lady. <.t~
"No," said the noble young man, bis voice
trembling a little and his cheek flushed, ]
never drink wine, but there be Strengthened
himself up and his words grew firmerl if you
have got little good old rye whishcy. ! don't
mind trying a snifter."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

At your banquets never allow the wives to
sit opposite their husbands. Not only flirting
H. G., fun is rendered utterly impractieablo
under such condition, but there is n Gorgonism
in each Others eyes which pe,rifes their
tongues when they catch sight Of one another.
Let every wife be seated on the same side as
her husband, and as far from him as possible;
then although it may be mostly carried on in
under-tones, you will never find the convcrsa-
ton for a single moment cease.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
POETICAL.
I WONDER.

Why do We grope
On this cloud begir sphere,
With its sigh and its hope,
With its smile and its tear =
It's smile of day
And its sigh of year.
And why do we stay?
! wonder.
Why do we toll,
When, toll as we may,
With stress and turmoil,
Can we haste or delay
The spheres with their song,
As we pass away,
While they roll along?
Iwonder.
Why do they I've,
Who never can lOYe,
Or the loving forgive,
But automatons move,
With no impulse to stray,
Yet are quick to reprove
Those who slip by the way?
wonder.
Why do they live,
Who loving have los:
Whet a souls love can give;-
Who can tell you the cost
or heart which has bled
With love that was crossed,
Or a love that's dead?
&6lder.
Living along
And singing alone
Their life notes of song
In a drear monotone
God, shall man sever
Two souls that are one,
Twin born forever?
/ wonder.
~ g., T,n..r;n,,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

A stock actor recently interviewed, said -
" am forly-one, and have been on the stage
since was sixteen. In the course of my pro-
lession have been murdered over four thous-
and times, have jumped over hundreds OF
precipicies, been married on an average four
times a week, and ght twelve hundred duels.
usually drink out of golden go6lets, that
is when am a king, but in private life am
as afIable as an auctioneer, and, as you insist
on it, I'll take another cocktail with little
lemon in it,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

A little girl four years old, created quite a
ripple last Sunday by rcmarkiDg to the teach
er Of her Sunday school class "0ur dog is
dead. bet the angels was scared when they
saw him. coming up the lane. He is awful
cross to ell strangers"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

An Irishman who had been sick long
time, was one day met by the Parish Priest,
when the following conversation took place -
Well, Patrick, | am glad you have recovered.
Were you not afraid to meet your God ~
"0b, no, your reverence; it was meeting tho
other chap that | was a'eard nv !" replied
Pat
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

A chap from the country, stopping at one
Of our hotels, sat down to dinner. A bill Of
fare being handed TO him by the waiter, be re-
marked that be didn't care about reading
now, he'd wait till after dinner"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

Daughter Of the house TO privileged old
friend Of the family Dear Mr.. Lumpus, you
don't seem to be enjoying yourself. should
like to have you waltz this once with me-"
Privileged Old Friend" Ny dear child, I
don't dance but, fit suits you, | wouldn't
mind sitting here with my arm round your
waist while the others are making themselves
dizzy"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

The papers relate an anecdote Of beautiful
young lady, who bad become blind, having re-
covered her sight after marriage. Itis no un-
common thing for peoples eyes TO be opened
bY matrirrorY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

Has the jury agreed ?" asked the judge Of
a sheriff whom be met on the stairs with a
bucket in bis hand. Yes, replied Patrick,
they have agreed to send ou. FOR half gal
lon
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

I" i, is well to leave something for those who
come after US, as a man said when he threw
barrel in the way Of a constable who was
chasing him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

An idle man always thinks be has a right TO
be aiIronted if busy man does not devote TO
him Just as much time as be himselfhas leisure
70 wat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

Don't loaf about The streets and depend on
the Lord for your daily bread lie isn't run
ming bakery"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

A young lady says; II cart wheel has
nine fellows attached TO tits a pity that a
girl ike her can't have one ("
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

Women can't stand on the streets, talk poll
tics and swear, but they can stay at home and
rip and tear and daFn-their husbands old
clothes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

The saddest moment Of boys life is when
the circus music strikes up aud be hasn't any
ticket to 90 in.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

Mrs. Brown tells her husband not TO sit in
bis shirt sleeves, or he will catch cold. How
can man sit 10 his shirt sleeves?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
CONrINENTAL HOTEL,

CORNER OF Queen q hIng oIItVIs'
MartinSburg, W est Y lrgl a..
MY OLD CUSTOMERS and the travelling pub
NJ lie in general. are informed that on the
FIRST DAY or APRIL, 1877,
I will take charge Of the above named Hotel,
where shall be glad to see all my old patrons
The house is new, commodious, rooms pleasant
ard airv and eligitly Situated. .,
Jan. -, 1871. VI. kU ILEDuh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

PERSONAL!

NOAH WALKER ~ CO.,
Celebrated ClothierS OF Baltimore, Md,
Announce the Introduction of plan Of ordering
Clothing. and Undcrw ear
By LETTER,
To which they call your special attention. They
viii send on application their improved and accu-
rate
RULES FOR SELF LFNEASUREMEN7
and full line OF samples from their immense
stock Of CLOTHS, CASSlMERES, COATINGS,
SHIRTINGS, ic., thus enabling parties IN any
part Of the country 90 order their Clothing and
Shirts direct from them with the certainty OF re-
ceiying garments Of
The leyy Latest Syle
Ind ilost Perfect FIT zttaindbe
Goods ordered viii be sent by Express to any
part of the country.
As is well known throughout the Southern
States they have for Forty-Three Years
ENCELLED
in an departments Of their business, which is a
substantial guarantee as 70 the character Of the
Goods they viii send out.
A large aud well-asScrte1 stock OF
READY-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with full line of
Furnishing Goods,
inclseing all the latest Novelties in Design, and at
POPULAR PRICES.
When Goods are sent per Express c. o. D.
there will be no collection charge on amounts OF
SO and over.
Rules for Measurement, Samples Of Good:
aud Price hist sent free on application.
The attention of the Trade is invi-ed 10 Out
Wholesale Department, which Is always kept uI
% the highest standard.
NOAH WALKER a. CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealers in Mems and Roys
Clothing and Furnishing Goods, either ready
made or made % order.
lG5 and l67 Baltimore street, BALTIMORE,
May IS, lSi6-ytt. MI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
Jan. 1871
ENTTER HOTEL,
SHEPHERDSTOWN, w. Va.

HAfINC leased the Entler Hotel, it is now
omen for the accommodation OF The Public:
ne Table viii be bountiuIly supplied with all
the Injuries and substautials that the city ana
country markets afford. None but polite and at
tentive servants will be employed, and nothing
shall be left undone that VIII contribute 10 tny
t-imforf and Measure of guests TIE Stable will
be attended by an experienced Ostler:
l.. L. ETCHIS0N,
F.brporv !. 1876. Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

Girl babies, from sixteen to eighteen years
old, are extremely popular
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18
MERCHANT TAILORS.
Albert r. Mettee & Co.,

~ FAYErrE STREET
3RD Door WEST OF PAPK
Formerly .hehoaist Book Depository,)
BALTIMORE, MD.
NUR Stock consists Of a beautiful and varied
J assortment OF Englsh, French and American
Coatings, Suitings, Cloths, Cassimeres and Vest
inss, which we make up in the Best Merchant
Tailor Style. Our cutter whose reputation
is wellknown for cutting and fitting, will give his
personal superintenddnce to this department.,
Orders from the country promptly attended to,
anu 'N'''' A''''A 1' METTEE co.
Sept. 2S, 1878,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-18

NOAH WALKER ~ CO.,
Celebrated CIOthierS OF Baltimore, Md,
Announce the introduction of plan of ordering
The Bossier banner., 1877-08-09
How Howl thte 6 Turkish Comnimaander Amnaases
f1GmTsD 81 HimseHsnsI yd ba1i /

tuA eefffepohdeta Of fhe Manchester
Esapaisef ielInd dsAbdpl < Kaam, the Eqrk.
ish Command nder-in-C Chief, sitting in front.
of his tent 'atsShumla, smoking 'a.Glong,
amber-meathsa- .pips-and watching ia,
wrestling match On. theSgreen; sward
three couples were engaged, their heads
baaa, ,sheir lbodiss creased and, save "a
wrapping around the leins, without
clothing. While two Of the wrestfers
were making guarded appreaehess hn-
other couple were locked in an embrace
othatawas asscIosel as tlfeSoH en theiriskins
would admit fef aand two mere sprene
upon the ground, were still clasping
each other like writing serpents. Now
an ndAgairrf ati attendant sprang forward
{ ftothreM aefew drops O. water on one of
the couples, or with a dirty cloth to
lawiPe che Precipitation sfromitheir faces !;
and when the round was oEerap officer
presented to-the Competitors a few pi-
astres in paper money with the compli-
ments Of the Commander-in-Chief.
The Bossier banner., 1877-08-09
He wanted It to- Rnin Down q Mills His Back.

*.sxt,sctf.x sik III aff eTf,v f.9g8
&c Cut my hair" said customer, as
he seated himself in barber's chair,
and be sure you let it run down the
back of my neck, >" referring of course,
to the particular kind of the seuts2 asit
The barber was Western artist, hay
ing lately arrived in Oil City from St.
Louis. ..
4, After clipping away for some time he
concluded that perhaps the hair wasn't
running down hiseustomer's neck as fast
as that individual might desire it-7-al-
though for the life of him he couldn't
see why he should want it to run down
at all-and when a quantity had accu-
Emulated inside his shirt 5cellar, the ac-
commodating barber showed it down
and out Of Sight with the 'hacdle of the
brush. dtrfy< n sTegTt vf;jQ9eA !
This performance he repeated two or
three times, and che ieustomeri began to
realize what was, going on. Eencefor-
ward he took a lively interest in the
proceedings. 4 He said :9S hHg aFm
"What in the name of the bird with
/ the broad and sweeping wing are you
! deing2'> dv ~ zidT q ps43if /
at didn't seem to run down, said the
barber, apologetically, sand SO l cram
med it down with the brush" al,
The customer acted like a man who
had just made the discovery that a raj
had built her nest between his Shoulder
blades and had kittens there; SO he
yelled: "
/ /" Cram your erammed head to cram
nation!" and, then turning double SOM
ersault out Of his chair he Kicked at the
reflection Of the barber in the looking
glass, and fell to knocking it forty way;
tfoa: Sunday. . Nv hile fiie was knockine
the .dayights out OF the. barber in the
seventy dollar looking glass the barbel
! in the flesh ESCAPED. t7eeilf city Derriek