davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-02

Senator Chandler is sprawling in action,
uninteresting in style and has n voice upon
which nutmegs might DO grated.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-02

Graham r. Tomson, the English poet,
is a woman and her name is Miss Frances
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-02

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consump-
tions. Cures here other remedies fail.
o5c
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-02

Mr.. Minks--'Poor Winks is having a
good deal OF trouble with his wife,"
Mrs Minks-"Huh! It's all bis own
fault"
Mr. Minks - '.Nonsensel All the
world knows his wife is a born devil"
Mrs. Minks-"Yes, and ho like n
brute. expects her TO act as II sho
wasn't"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-02

George Bancroft publis he'd n book of
poems In his youth, and later In life bought
up every copy of the work he could lay his
hands on.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-02

For DIsoRDERED LIVER try BEEcHAM's
PMS
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-02
VASELINE,

Sck AoAs.poiiAs ELL sent us by mall we viii d >.
liver free OF all charges to any person in the United
ttstcs. all the following articles carefully packed
One aouncc bottle Pure vascline. 10 cts
One aeuncc bottle vaselinc Pomade.
One Jar vsseline Gold Cream. m.....,.ty.
One cake yssclinc camphor Ice. 10
One cake vascinc Soap. unscentcd. .... ....toa
Cne cake vasciins Soap finely scented. ...9@
One 2ounce bottle White vassline. e..........a.
si.io
0rfor postage stsmps any single article at the price
named. On no account be persuaded to accept from
your druggist any vsseline preparation therefrom
unless labelled With our name. because you VIII GER
iainly receive an imitation which has little or no
valua tAssssssssh ~ o., - ssass ~. T. =.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-02
August
Flower"

g have been affiict-
Biliousness, led with biliousness
land constipation
CohS'lpauon'" for fifteen years
c+oaoL first one and then
another prepara-
Pains. ton was suggested
tome and tried but
to no purpose. At last a friend
recommended August Flower !
took it according to directions and
its effects were wonderful, reliev-
ing me of those disagreeable
stomach pains which had been
troubled with so long. Words
cannot describe the admiration
in which ! hold your August
Flower-it has given me a new
4" lease of life, which before was
burden. Such a medicine is ben
efaction to humanity, and its good
alities and
wonderful mer- Jesse Barker,
its 5 hould be
made known TO rriii1cr'
everyone suffer Humboldt.
ing with dyspep-
"siaor biliousness Kansas.
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man n'fr, WOOdbury,NJ.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-02
What is lacking is truth

What is lacking is truth
and confidence.
If there were absolute truth
on the one hand and absolute
confidence on the other, it
wouldn't be necessary for the
makers Of DIR. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy to back up plain
statement of fact by a $500
guarantee.
They say If we can't
cure 1OH { make it personal,
please Of catarrh in the head,
in any form or stage, we'll pay
you $500 for your trouble in
making the trial"
"An advertising fake" you
say.
Funny, isn't it, how some
people prefer sickness to
health when the remedy is
positive and the guarantee
absolute.
Wise men don't put money
back of fakes"
And " taking" doesn't pay.
Magical little granules-
those tiny, sugar-coated Pei
let's of DR.. Pierce scarcely
larger than mustard seeds,
yet powerful to cure active
yet mild in operation. The
best Liver Pill ever invented.
Cure sick headache, dizziness,
constipation. One a dose.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1891-05-02
A I z z rEeDDINV
The GREAT AfE1IfH>UIIlnR

Sold 5y DEALER brau Picture Book and Cards s- s-- 3
any sending their aAdress c. L. HIRES CO. PhaIa
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-18
NOW is THE TIME
To Make Money in Buy
ing Property.

The following list is only small Por-
ton of the many fine bargains now be-
ing offered by JNo. T. HAMILTON & Co
Real Estate Agents; Office at No. 4 East
Commerce street:
Three very large lots on Government
hill, one-half block from car line.
Three room cottage on Austin street;
lot 81 I-2xI45 feet.
Five acres OH San Antonio river suita-
bic for subdivision. convenient TO street
car line.
Seven room house on Elmira street,
Stable, Water Works, etc.
Two houses on Blum Street, renting
for $40. per month.
House of six rooms witt bath. 10
52x16o on Monterey Street, house almost
new.
New House of six rooms on Chestnut
Street. Lot 66XI4o feet.
Fine peice of improved property on
North Flores Street. Lot I2oXIoo feet,
this is bargain.
Adesirable piece ofproperty on Avenue
E, can be bought cheap.
A fine corner on Avenue near Hous-
ton Street.
Two Lots on Buena Vista Street, con-
venient to Street Car.
Fine Block of II Lots on Tobin Hill.
Large lot So72x34o feet, on ditch and
Rock Quarry road.
Elegant two story house, 10 rooms with
all modern improvements, hrst class
neighborhood and centrally located.
Five room house, stable, lot IS I-2 X
$50 feet, few steps from car line.
40 acres fine land II miles from San
Antonio, on Goliad road; 70 acres in Gull
tivation, good house, 4 rooms, 200 bear
ing peach trees.
422 Acres farming land in Hays and
Comal counties, 10 miles from San Mar
COS; 4 room house, never failing spring
40 yards from house, school and post
Office half mile from place.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-18
AWoNDERlWORKER.

Mr.. Frank Huffman, young man of
Burlington, Ohio, states that he has been
under the care Of two prominent physi-
clans, aud used their treatment until he
was not able to get around. They pro-
nounced his case 10 be Consumption and
incurabIe. He was persuaded 10 try DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Coughs and Colds and at that time was
not able 10 walk across theStreet without
resting. He found, before he had used
haf Of a dollar bottle. that he was much
letter: be continued to use itand is today
enjoying good health. If you have any
Threat. Lung or Chest Trouble try il.
HuAu:.raulcC satisfaction. Trial bottle
free a. Dreiss, Thompson & Co.'s drug
store. 4-22 m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-18
Notice to Railroad Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received at the office
o. the undersigned at San Antonio, Tex,
tJr the construction to completion of the
unfinished portion of the San Antonio
and Arkansas Pass Railway lying between
Lexington, in Lee county, and Lott, in
Falls county. All bids must be on file on
or before the 18th day of June, 1891. Pay
ment to contractors will be made in Re-
ceivers Certificates being six per cent
interest and secured by first lien on the
property, etc. of said railway. Line must
be comdleted and ready for operation
ninety days from June 20. 1891.
This done in accordance with an order
of the Forty fifth Judicial District Court
made June 9, 1891.
For particulars, plans, specifications
etc, apply 10 i. I. YOakum and J. )
MacNamara, Receivers 5. A. & A. P
Railway.
The Receivers reserve she right TO rejeC
any andall bids. G-S-l0t1
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-18

hcavenr And asrfof' young Guido-hava
no fear; l promise you he shall offend
you no more!
"Ah, you do not know him!" she
murmured, lightly kissing my hands
that still held hers. II fear he will
give YOU a great deal of trouble"
81 shall, at any rate, know how TO ST.
lence him." said, releasing her as |
spoke, and watching her as she rose
from her kneeling position and stood be-
fore me. supple and delicate as white
iris swaying in the wind. ''1ou never
gave him reason to hope, therefore he
has no cause of complaint"
'True!" she replied readily, with an
untroubed smile. "But | am such a
nervous creature! am always imagin-
ing evils that never happen! And now,
Cesare, when do you wish me to so to
the Convent"
I shrugged my shoulders with an air of
Indifference.
Your submission to my will, mia
BELLE" | said coldly, sis altogether
charming, and flatters me much, but
am not your maSter-nOt yet! Pray
choose your own time, and suit your de-
parture to your own pleasure.
Then" she replied with an air Of de-
cision, Il will go today. The sooner the
better-for some instinct tells me that
Guido will play us q trick and return be-
fore we expect him. Tes-I will 90
today"
rose to take my leave. "Then you
will require leisure to make your prep.
arationS," | said with ccremonious pO-
likeness. IL assure you approve your
resolve. If you inform the superioress
of the convent that l am your betrotbcd
husband. | suppose shall be permitted
to see you whe.' J call?'
''Oh, certainly" she replied 1.-The
dear nuns will do anything for me.
Their Order is one Of Perpetual AdOra-
ton, and their rules are very strict, but
they do not apply th9El to their old pu'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-18
CHAPTER XXI.

passionately on lips, throat and brow,
and that in the fervour of my embraces
the thought of what manner of vile
thing she was came swiftly upon me,
causing me to rel ase her with such sud
denness that she caught at the back of a
chair to save herself from falling. Her
breath came and went in little quick
gasps of excitement, her face was flushed
she looked astonished, yet certainly
not displeased. No, she was not angry,
but l was-thoroughly annOyed-bit-
terly vexed with myself, for being such
fool.
Forgive me-" muttered. II for
got-I. -"
A little smile stole round the corners
of her mouth. lyon are. fully nardnn-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-18

pills, and am one of their great favour
ties"
Naturally" / observed. "And will
you also join in the service of Perpetual
Adoration?"
"Oh yes"
at needs an untainted soul like
yours" said with a Satirical smile
which she did not see, 'to pray before
the unveiled Host without being con-
science-smitten? l envy you your priv
ilege. could not do it-but you are
probably nearer to the angels than we
know. And so you will pray for me?'
She raised her eyes with devOut gen
tleness. 81 will indeed!'
Il thank yOu!"-and l chOked back
the bitter contempt and disgust l had
for her hypocrisy as l spoke,-''I thank
you heartily-most heartily! AddiO!"
She came or rather floaJed to my side,
her white misunderstanding about her
and the gold of her hair glittering in the
mingled glow of the freight and the
wintry sunbeams that shOne through the
window. She looked up-a witch-like
IanguOr lay in her eyes-her red lips
pouted.
Not one kiss before you go?" she
said.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-18
sH,LoH.s CONSUMPTION CURE.

This is beyond question the most sue
cessfu. Cough Medicine we have eve
sold. a few doses invariably cure tn
worst cases Of Cough, Group and Brochn.
irs. while its wonderful success in the
cure Of Consumption is without parable
in the history OF medicine. Since its frs
discovery it has been sold on guarantee
a test which no other medicine can stand
II you have a cough we earnestly ask you
" Try IL. Price lOc, SOC and 81. If yonr
lungs are sore. chest or back lame, use
Shiioh's Porous Plaster, Sold by Adolph
DreiSS. 3:2S:eod
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-18
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been duly appointed admins
traitor of the estate ofJames L. McNeff,
d ceased. All persons are hereby notified
10 bay the undersigned any moneys due
the estate of deceased, and all parties
holding claims against said estate, are
hereby notified to file the same, duly
authenticated in time and terms of the
law to the undersigned,
GEORGE E. TOULERTON,
Administrator Estate of j. l.. McNetf.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-18
Have a Swim.

Visit the Burke Natatorium. on the
Flores street car line, or by taking the
Beacon Hill line. Try plunge bath OF
learn 10 swim If you don't know how
Every appliance for pleasure and COM
fort, safety and health. A clear pool OF
running water, fine bathing suits, polite
attendants, fine dressing rooms, hot and
cold shower baths. Moderate charges. c
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-06-18
REDUCED FIGURES,
Thre are two Kinds---One you don't want, [

Thre are two Kinis.One you don't want the other
you do. The kind offer, you certainly will be glad to
accep-reduced figures entire stock of seasonable
attractions. We will sell stclas goods the lowest
known to honest trade We will reduce figures on good
qualities cheap good qualities possible be Sold No
one do BETTER hardly anyone will do wswe; remember
that.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
SUICIDE IN BATTLE.
A Union Officer Who Shot Himself De-
cause His Men Reiterated.

a group of old soldiers gathered in
the rotunda of the Kimball house at
Atlanta were telling stories of field
and camp during the war, says the
Savannah News. when one OF the
number gave the following graphic
account of the suicide of n federal
officer on the field at Gettysburg: at
was there, said he, Il saw IA federal
officer, chagrined because nothing
would stay the retreat of his men,
raise his pistol to his head and blow
out his brains. 1t happened on the
second days fight. Gen. Longstreet
had just come up with part of his
corps from Chambersburg Pa, and
vigorously assailed Sickles' corps,
which he was driving back in great
disorder. Sickles halted and formed
his men in line 10 receive Longstreets
onslaught IL was one OF the few
times | ever saw corps commanders at
the front line. Sickles, with his staff,
was riding among his men encouraging
them TO withstand the confederate
assault while Longstreet with his
staff. and Col. Freemantle, an English
officer and correspondent OF the Lon
don Times, We're cheering our boys to
the charge.
I'VE advanced and gave the federals
a terrible volley ut close range. They
staggered under the CALLING fire, when
Longstreet ordered us TO give them
the bayonets. As the men wavered
and broke TO run an officer stepped TO
the front and, with his sword signal
ed them to come back. Again and
again he waved to his men, but by
this time they were in full run, and the
officer, in his angry modification, rails
ed his pistol TO his head and fired
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
!" August
Flower

Mrs. Sarah M. Black Of Seneca,
Mo-, during the past two years has
been affected with Neuralgia of the
Head, Stomach and Womb, and
writes: my food did not seem to
strengthen me at all and my appe-
tite was very variable. My face
was yellow, my head dull, and l had
such pains in my left side. In the
morning when l got up / would
have flow of mucus i'll the mouth,
and bad, bitter taste. Sometimes
my breath became short, and l had
such queer, tumbling, palpitating
sensations around the heart. i ached
all day under the shoulder blades,
III the left side, and down the back
of my limbs. 1t seemed to be worse
in the wet, cold weather of Winter
and Spring; and whenever the spells
came on, my feet and hands would
turn cold, and could get no sleep
at all. tried everywhere, and got
no relief before using August Flower
Then the change came 1t has done
me wonderful deal of good during
the time l have taken it and is work
ing a complete cure. " o
G.. &. GREEN. Sole Man 'fr. Woodbury., NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

They shouted to attract attention. Mr..
Breen clambered up the icy steps from
our cabin. and soon we heard the
blessed words "Relief. thank God.
relief" There was JOY at Bonner
Lake that night for we did not know
the fate OF the Forlorn Hope and we
were told that relief parties would
come and go until all were across the
mountains. But with the JOY sorrow
was strangely blended. There were
tears in other eyes than those OF chill
dren; strong men sat down and wept.
For the dead were lying about on the
snow, some even unburied. since the
living had not had strength TO bury
their dead. When Milt Elliott died,
our faithful friend who seemed so
like brother my mother and /
dragged him up out of the cabin and
covered him with snow. Commencing
at his feet, l patted the pure white
snow down softly until l reached his
face. Poor Mllt! it was hard TO cover
that face from sight forever, for with
his death our best friend was gone.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
FIGURES AND THINGS.

Blond hair is the finest and red the
coarsest
An inch OF rain means 100 tons of water
on every acre.
One half the people that are born die
before the age of IS.
There are at least 10, 900, 900 nerve
6bers in the human body.
Three and half million of people are
always on the seas of the world.
The proportion of Anglo-SaXon words
in the English Bible is 81 per cent. of the
whole
The receipts of the French treasury are
larger than those of any other civilized
nation.
John Schneider, of Middle Village, L. l.,
has been taken to task for raising potatoes
in a cemetery.
1t has been calculated that there are
about 200, 600 families living in London
on about FL week.
The thickness of human hair varies
from the two hundred and fiftieth to the
six hundredth part of an inch.
The smallest known insect, the Pterato-
mas Putnamii a parasite of the ichneu-
mon. is but one ninetieth of an inch in
length.
Kissing comes high in Atlanta, Ga. A
storekeeper there who stole a sly one
from a female clerk had 10 answer at
court for his audacity, and was fined 500.
A. NJ. Henry owns the farm upon which
the first battle of Bull Run was fought,
and owned ii at the time of the fight He
was way from home, but his mother was
killed in her bed by a shell from federal
battery.
Among the curicsities on exhibition in
the British museum is n Chinese bank note
issued during the reign of the emperor
Hung WI. 4. d., 1869. This is sup
posed to be the earliest specimen of a
bank note in existence.
Bartholdi has just completed two female
figures clothed in Alsatian costumes, for
the monument of Gambetta at Vile d.
Away. One is bowed down with grief,
while the other seems full of hope. They
are intended TO represent Alsace and Lor-
raine seeking refuge at the altar of France.
A somewhat unusual catch was made
recently in some salmon nets in Scotland.
The fishermen, on examining the nets at
ebb tide, fround about n score Of crows in
side one of the pockets At low water
the nets are left high and dry, and the
crows, feeding on the sands, must have
been attracted 10y something inside the
nets. Once inside they were unable to
find the exit again, and were drowned
when the water rose.
The New York Coffee Piping and Pneu.
matte Tube Luncheon Co, limited, pro-
poses TO save time, 10 is said, by doing
away with lunch counters entirely laying
mains and pneumatic pie and sandwich
tubes through the streets and into every
office, the same as gas or water. The bus
mess man sits at his desk and simply turns
n faucet when he wants cup of coffee
and pulls small lever when he desires
piece Of pie The pie will be delivered
in n rubber cylinder and n meter will be
attached to the coffee pipes, accurately
registering the amount drawn during the
month.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
Very Misty.

In the naval cemetery at Annapolis
is found among the graves Of the un-
fortunate ones who persisted in the
wreck of the Huron, in 1871, off the
Carolina coast, one which bears the
strange inscription: Unknown, aged
81 years and 8 days" How a body
could be so mutilated as to be unknown
and the age still be known is not clear.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

40 o't' t'tt1o
womanhood, every young girl needs
the wisest care. Troubles beginning
then may make her whole life mis-
cradle.
But the troubles that are TO be
feared have positive remedy. DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription builds
up and strengthens the system, and
regulates and promotes every proper
function. It's g generous, support
ing tonic, and quoting, soothing
neryinc "a legitimate medicine, not
n beverage, free from alcohol and
injurious drugs. 1t corrccts and
cures, safely and surely, all those
delicate arrangements, weaknesses,
and diseases peculiar to the sex.
A remedy that does cure is one
that can be guaranteed That's
what the proprictors of "Favorite
Prescription " think. If it doesn't
give satisfaction, in every case for
which it's recommended, they'll re-
fund the money. No other medicine
for women is sold on such terms.
Decide for yourself whether some
thing else sold by the dealer, is
likely to be "just as good" for
you to buy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

The problem OF medicine IS solved by
Hires Root Beer imparting pure, rich
blood. Source OF health. Without pure
blood person cannot long remain healthy
and free from disease, Hires Root Beer
Packages make five gallons OF "a delicious,
sparkling temp rance drink. Cooling and
quenching the thirst. All frst-c!ass drug
gists and grocers sell IL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

That 'all gone" or faint feeling so preva-
lent with our best female population, quick
ly succumbs To the wonderful powers OF
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
1t never fails
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

Ask your storekeeper for our Fruit Jar
Opener. Don't see how you get along with
out 1t. IL he don't keep it send 10 cents
postage and get one free.
kIRwAN & TYLER. Baltimore, Md.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

IS. PARKER, Fredonin n. Y, says: "Shall
not call on you Tor the 500 reward. for / be-
lieye Halls CHtGrTh Cure will cure any case of
catarrh. Was very bad" Write him for par
ticulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

Mica in large quantities has been discov-
cred in British Columbia near the head of
the Tcte jaime Pass
Electric motors are being applied by the
French government 10 train heavy guns
for armor- plated vessels.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
Physicians Wine.

All physicians who have used Speer's Port
Grape Wine and Claret recommend it above
ali other wines for valuable medicinal proper
ties, especially for females and debilitated per
sons. The Climax Brandy is also held in high
esteem.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

FITS.-Ali Fits stopped free By DIR. kLINk's GREAT
Nerve Restorer. No IIt after firstday use. Mar
yeous Treatise and 81 90 trial "ottc free 10
Sit cases. Send TO Or. Kline g Arch 81, Phila. Pa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

The latest freak OF masculine fancy Is a
white shirt with IA black collar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07
Gratifying TO All.

The high position attained and the uni
versal acceptance and approval OF the
pleasant liquid fruit remedy syrup OF Figs
as the most excellent laxative known. Illus
trate the value OF the qualities on WIFI II its
success is based and are abundantly graft
flying to the California Fig syrup Company.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

The man who says. "Let me have no sor-
rows" might as well say, Let me have no
joys"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

Secure business Education at Home.
full Business Course given by mail. Perfect sat.
isfaction, low rates; Bryant College, Bunalo,NY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

multlcolor printing apparatus In Lon
don prints poster with seven colors at
once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

Majer's Cement Repairs Broken Articles
iso and Csc. Majors Beat Liquid Glue l0c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

sPrntts Patent Dog Soap Kills hea., makes
coat glossy, bv mail 2c. Pamphlet free Dog
Diseases other matter of interest address
spratts Patent, New York city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

The man who thinks long face Is pleas
ing TO God has never rightly understood
Him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-08-07

"Hanson's Magic Corn Saivc."
warranted 10 cure, or money refunded. Ask
-FOUR druggist for II. Price Is cents.