davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

planted IN The virgin wilderness, has
become the most powerful upon the
earth, and grand heights rise before il
in the glad perspective of the future,
Truly. like Israel OF old, we car say with
humility and reverence that We are
1.-THE chosen OF God"
IN the throes OF hat struggle which
gave 10 nj country its independence of
kingly rule, in that war for the rights
of the sailor which has no parallel in
the story Of the worlds wars in that last
Titanic contest wt-re brother fronted
brother in deadly conflict, the increas.
ing significance of the Fourth of July
was appreciated by every succeeding
generation. To-day We are privileged &c
witness a revival of the spirit OF patriot
ism; and love of country and the main.
tenance OF its dignity are the absorb
ing topics OF thought and conversation.
At this time, above all others. the sol.
emn conviction is borne in every loyal
heart that this continent is destined for
United States who shall hold liberty in
trust for chose weak peoples of the west
ern world who are striving I attain it.
On the Fourth of July "a years ago
two OF the worlds great battles were
fought, and the reeking affairs of pa
triotism at Gettysburg and Vicksburg
sent up their smoke to the plying
heavens. To-day those men who
marched with Meade and Grant and
they who fought with Lee and Pember-
ton sit side by side in the sunlight of
peace, loving their country with pure
patriotism and jealous of her honor.
The crash OF cannon and the rattle Of
mimic musketry are fitting accom-
paniment for this day, for the repub-
lie was born in storm and stress. The
flare OF guns was its natal torch, and its
cradle was rocked 10 the roar of artil-
lery. That children may never for
get that this was so, and that they may
prize the calm Of peace we initiate, on
this day, the tumult of war. On this
day, too. we fling forth the flag, and
pointing TO it's stars we tell to our sons
and daughters the stories of how the
emblems of the states were held in the
field of blue that typiies q common
country. We point TO the stripes, and
relate TO them the tale OF how those
darker stripes OF scourging of n bonded
people were blotted out by these. the
white and crimson emblems of our lib
erty, the red sanctifed by the blood of
heroes. the white made purer by the
tears OF widows. Then. too. we speak
OF our battles and our achievements
and exhort them 10 cherish the banne
upon which God has set the zeal of His
approval, and which has become the ark
of u covenant.
With the sound ~ The bells that from
every valley and hilltop proclaim TO the
peoples Of the earth the story of our
liberty there is mingled the thanksgiv-
ing OF the nation. Our prairie are not
wider than our love Of country, our
mountains are not frmer than our 10y
atty, and with courage and hope we
front new eras, confident that this great
people will furnish the bulwark against
peril from without and within.
LOU V. CHAPLIN.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

Fourth of July. The ~yearning for lib
srty, growing throughout all the ages,
moistened by the crimson dyw of many
q hard-fought field. became hardy and
strong on those lands where il was
planted by uBsunR heroes. 1t lowered
on this continent, and 20 us, the heirs
of all the ages, it has yielded it's fruit.
Standing upon the apex of history
and experience. we look back over
the path trodden by Freedom, and hold
her all the dearer for the brambles that
have rent her garments, the fints that
have cut her feet, the anguish that has
bowed her 20 the dust through many q
dark and dismal period.
The Fourth of July is an anniversary
the like of which is celebrated nowhere
else in the world, for it commentaries
death as well as life; il is a monument
Of old epochs. as well as a milestone
along the way 20 the highest form Of
liberty under law; it is a dream become
a reality, a vision made substance.
Three hundred years is q space OF
time scarcely sufficient for the building
of a European cathedral, or the ripen.
ing If a European dynasty, yet in three
centuries this continent has attained O
marvellous destiny, and our nation,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

But the discovery was welcome TO Randall,
for his brothers sake. He ran the risk OF
consequences, and inquired II Catherine was
still TO be found at the hotel
The captain answered by q sign IN the
negative.
Randall persisted. do you know where
she has gomez
Nobody knows but her lawyer"
'In that case" Randall concluded, IL shall
get the information that | want" Noticing
tlat Bennydeck looked surprised. he men
toned his motive. Herbert Is pining TO see
Kitty" he continued, and L mean TO help
him. lie has lone all that a man could do
to atone for the past. As things are, | firmly
believe 4 shall not offend Catherine If | send
him straight to the place ia which Kitty and
her mother are nov living"
They left the house together-one TO 20 10
Sydney's lodgings, the other on his way to
Mr.. SarTazin's Office.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
TlG EVIL CeliQS.
a DOMESTIC STORY.
pY WILKIH CoLLINs.


as 1t through me that Jon suffer-
at is through you. II
xviii you tell bow
lie had already found tn chapter. Ills
tears dropped on 1t rs be pointed to the
verse.
Read he answered, ''what the most
compassionate OF all Teachers has said, in
the sermon on the mount And forgive me
and pity me, ii you can
She read: whoever shall marry her that
is divorced conmittcth adultery"
Another innocent woman, in her place,
might have pointed to that first part of the
verse, which presuppose the iniidelity OF the
divorced wife, and might have asked II
those words applied to her. This woman,
knowing that she had lost him, knew also
what she owed 10 herself. She rose in ST.
lence and held out her hand al parting.
Have you nothing To say to me?' he
asked.
"Good-by, my one last friend; good-by for
eyerr'
When she had said that she had said all.
He drew her TO him gently and kissed her
on the forehead. The agony in his face was
more than she could support; she recoiled
from IL in horror. His last act was devoted
10 the tranquility Of the one woman whom
he had loved. He signed to her TO leave
him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
Common Sense.

or all the gifts this side of heaven
That ever were to mortals given.
The best to have, the worst to miss.
The truest, sweetest source OF bliss,
The one ran left OF Eden's fence,
Stands the pure charm of common sense.
To carr our rights 10 daily bread"
To not regret when time IS fled.
To wisely speak and act and hin
To keep Efe's boat from ruins brink,
, balance every hours expense,
e need the aid of common sense.
Sometimes, no doubt. we need TO view
The lightning bolts some gehius threw,
But now we need, well mixed and stirred,
With silent thought or spoken word.
A sort OF human fools defense
The wholesome aid OF common sense.
wher wra mighty minds their power IN
But how 10 guard the priceless wealth
OF peace and love. of youthful heal
And how to keep our own few pence.
Is taught alone by commo sense.
We pray for faith. and light. and peace.
For sins remove and loves Increase,
For strength TO meet h tempter's power
For dying race. for dying hour.
But now. right In the present n
Give US. o Lord, gosd common sense.
To keep from useless far and strife.
Ard ble4s the changing path OF life,
To make each purer still,
To take from loss fts fatal chill,
And bring thy NJ sweet recompense,
We bow 70 thee blest common sense.
-Boston Transcript.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
How she Said Her Grace"

Many have heard the story told by
John b. Cough Of the little English
maid who had gone from a hnmble home
TO work in a lordly castle. A uobleman
was expected at the mansion and the
housekeeper called together the retain
ers to tell them how to address the COM
ing guest.
IF his Lordship speaks to you you
must always say Your Grace"
The unsophisticated girl knew of but
one grace and that the n said by Ter
father before dinner. Next morning as
shs tripped upstairs she met the august
visitor.
GOOD morning, my little one said
the nobleman, -you look pretty enough
to kiss this morning"
The little maid clasped her hands and
meekly courtesying said: For what
we ara ubout TO receive may the Lord
make us truly thankful"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
shake Into Your Shnea

Aliens Foot-Ease. q powder for the
feet. IL cures painful. swollen. smart
ing feet, aud instantly takes the sting
out OF corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens FOot-Ease makes tight-fltting
or new shoes feel easy. II is a certain
cure for sweating. callOus and hot.
nred, aching feet. Try 1t to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. BY
mail for % cents, in stamps. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen S.
Olmsted, lie Roy. y. Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

changes says: If you want 10 stop that
chicken cholera just put two pounds OF
copperas in a jug. then add two ounces
OF sulphuric acid and ill the jug up
with water; after this dlssolves shake
well. i give about a half teacup TO a
bucket OF water every day until the
cholera stops, then twice a week, and
you will be rid OF disease and your hens
will lay better.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

A big black dog OF uncertain breed
seizes the mail bag when 1t 10 thrown
of the train at n certain rural town in
Georgia and scanlpers away with II to
the p~ostoitice. il is said he seems { o
know the time when the train Is due,
and Is always punctually Al his post. so
TO speak. But he is under the survell-
lance OF the postmaster, who might 9TH
erwise be thought neglectful Of his
duty.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
When Co Buy shoes,

London Morning Leader: Buyers
should never go In the early morning 10
buy boots and shoes. II il Is remem-
bered that activity and standing en-
large the feet. and at the latter part Of
he day they are at their maximum
size. there would not be so many COM
plants OF shoes being tight which at
the time Of fitting seemed perfectly com
Portable. Shoes, like gloves, wear longer
and better II kept for some time before
wearing them. and several pairs 10 al
terhate with. Never wear a shoe too
small or that doe not fit when you first
put 1t on.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
Bancroft Register The Reporter tell

Bancroft Register: The Reporter tells
of a duck at Wesley laying eggs with
a black shell. Last fan the hens be-
longing 10 Tony Mayer got to laying
eggs with a bright, s~iIver-ccl-red shell.
and one forenoon Then a green pullet
hatched from a setting bought Of Hcl-
loway) laid an egg with a goiA-hued
shell. she was promptly st upon by the
others and pecked - death before COM
pletlns the third note If her cackle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
Would Arm the World.

heating Arms Co. New Haven. a..
could be collected. there would be more
than enough TO equip the standing armies
Of the world. There are over 100000
WINCHESTER guns in use to-day and the
number is rapidly increasing. The .
larity of Winchester rifles and repeating
shot guns is deserved, for they always
give entire satisfaction, and for strong
and accurate shooting they are unsur-
passed. These guns are made in all de-
sirable calibers and styles. Every gun
has 10 pass the most severe tests before
il leaves the works. which insures its he
ing perfect. When buying a gun the Win
chester is the make TO take. for il can
always be relied upon. Send for a large
Illustrated catalogue free.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

An exchange recently gave notice that
in case a buggy whip was not returned 10
a certain place before It's next issue IL
would publish the name Of the party who
look IL. The pace designated was the
back yard of a certain business place. The
next morning after the notice first came
out-the night having been very dark
seventeen whips were picked up In the
said back yard. Yet there are people who
do not believe In advertising.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
\ Boston Belle.

She mastered all the points OF etiquette
with great facility;
In learning to play whist she showed re-
markable ability;
She understands the harp, and plays the
violin delightfully."-.
A d.scord-if IT'S not the Wagner kind
annoys her frightfu.ly.
She sings. M paints, and rides to hounds
dances very prettily;
She speaks the French Of Paris, and she
talks in German wIttily;
All modern ways 10 charm yonng men. in
fact, a been disclosed 10 her:
But she can't bake a pot OF beans-so no
n has proposed 10 her.
-Somerville Journal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price 70 cents.

At a recent meeting Of women says
the New York Tribune, a number ~
delegates had made earnest addresses,
when a little woman in the rear OF the
hall arose. and. addressing the chair,
said: Madame President. / am tired OF
50 many squeaky sopranos; l want TO
hear a man
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

The t-echnicalities Of the machine has
led to attempts upon the part Of young
men to coin expressions. Your tire Is
p~unctured." indicates that the story You
are telling lacks the element Of truth. A
young couple sharing a mutual fondness
are riding tandem" A mar leading a
fast life Is "geared TOO high" An Old fogy
IS referred TO as a high wheel" A chap
eron is known as a ~"pacemaker." A cheap
bicycle is called a "gaspft@' machine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

a Missouri exchange gets it OF like this:
II there Is anything that gives u. long
ing for eternal rest and deep, damp soil
tnde. IT is a man who comes 20 a town or
country and builds up a good paying busi-
ness. grows rich from the resources Of A.
prosperous country. and then squats down
on his wealth like a clucking hen on a
door knob. and il too Internal stingy to
even let the gravel grind In his own giz-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

Swear OF on the blues. No matter
how badly off you are. some body Is
worse off. The worse of mar or wo-
mar never existed. Under every deep
there's a low deep. and IL you are not
in the deepest hole, take courage, To
be blue. TO get morbid, wrecks health.
Some day Wen all be ashamed to be
sick as il will be an imputation Of eth
er a crime. or of a blunder in living that
Is worse than a crime.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

Britt Tribune: A Wesley duck drinks
ink at the door Of the Reporter office
and lays black eggs. The white Of these
eggs makes excellent boot backing and
the yolk makes a beautiful blue dye.
McMullen's duck will go down In his
tory as a fit mate for famed Nell Flah-
eyty's drake.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

There is no more healthful vegetable
grown thar the onion Its virtues are
many, and il is to be regretted that be-
cause OF It's unpleasant odor. a. is usually
reserved for rainy days when callers are
not expected. The offensive odor OF the
breath from eating onions may be some
what lessened If. when they are boiled.
the first water is turned OF. and the milk
is added to a second water.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

Into the cow lot-bright and gay
the milkmaId hustles from day TO day,
and gathers the lacteal fluid white,
while the morning sun Is yet out OF
sight Hot winds may blow and the
grasshopper hop, and the bugs and the
blizzard may gather the crop. but as
long as the stream OF the milk don't
stop. the COW and the milkmaid will
come out on top"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
Ere the Farewell Is spoken

on the deck Of the steamer or on board
the train that is 70 bear yo. away from
those dear 70 you you VIII. II you are
wise, have safely slowed away IN your
luggage a sufficient supply Of that safe
guard against nness-Hostettar's StOm-
ach Bitters. Commercial travellers. tour
lists and Pioneer emigrants cOrcur in tes-
Trying 70 the terrifying ard saving prop
critics of the great tonic. Use for constlpa-
ton, biliOusness. malaria p kidney com-
plants and nervousness.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

In Norway Village. Ne. is a cat that
appears to take 10 water as would a
duck. II is said she may be seen every
day taking a swim In the stream a short
distance back of the store. The ordi-
nary cat is as averse to water as a hobo,
so this Norway cats indulgence in
morning baths IS decidedly peculiar.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

The conductor of an eastern train saw
a man earnestly looking under the seats
OF the car for something and asked him
what he had lost and offered TO assist him
In finding il. Il v lost the manuscript
OF a poem I had written" said the man.
land Il cannot be found / am afraid" But
you can write another" said the kind con-
ductor. Yes" said the poet. Il know
that, but you see there vas a ham sand
witch wrapped up IN the paper"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

Among the queen ants captured in
and around BuIuwayo. for which a
prize Of half a crcwn is paid by the SAN
itary board, have been some specimens
measuring four and a half inches and
thick a a mans thumb
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

A woman who was about to be hap
tixed in the C~ampbellite Church at
Jamestown. Kan, tainted away. bnt
the preacher. never losing his presence
Of mind for . second. promptly dipped
her under and she came to al right
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

A 1~3-year-old boy Of Louisville. KY,
fell from a ladder recently, md when he
vas picked up il was found that he had
sustained no serious injury, but his hair
had turned gray.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
Was Soon Cured
Experience OF a Batavia, li., Wom.
an and Her Daughter.

BATAVIA. iLL.-'My little daughter
had eczema very badly and che medicine
she took did not help her. Then we began
was soon cured. have also taken this
medicine myself and il has relieved me
of rheumatism and stomach trouble. 1
am THANH al there is such a medicine as
Hoods Sarsaparilia." MARY E. &ETZRY.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

A swarm OF bees settled down OF the
r-%-cr 90 Mayor Falk OF Abilene, Kan.
recently and he was terribly srung De-
fore he could make his escape.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
Tn. Versatile Small Roy.

At other times the cat he'd take
And TO the fiocr he'd tack her;
Then Johnny used 10 take the cake,
While now he takes the cracker.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

Fit Q Permanently Cured No its or nervousness after
III O first day Ia y Dr. Eines Greet Nerve Re
storer. Send FOR FREE sg.os trial Dottie ard treatise.
DB- r Il KLINE. Lid, 81 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Ia
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

A stimulant Is often needed 20 n7ursh
and strengthen the roots ana keep the
hair a natural color. Halls Hair Remover
is the best tonic for the hair.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

Mrs. WinsIow's sooTHtSo SYBuP for children
~tertbiug. p9itcGs the gums, reduces iniammat ion,
allsys pain, cures wind cole. DC a bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

The people Of the United States have
over $3.50. 600, 600 Invested in church prop
erty.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03
THE NATIONS NATAL DAY.

UT Of the far past,
o days W g
our Teutonic fore
fathers w~orshiped
in the dim forests
and offered sacri-
fees TO the god of
battles, came the
impulses w h b
created Cromwell
a n d Washington,
the French revola-
ton a n q I d o
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

My doctor said ] would die, but Piso's
Cure for Consumption cured me.-AmOs
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-03

Women admiration win who Use 6ienns Sulphur
SOAP 10 Improve the skin.
Hilis Hair and Whisker Dye. black or brown. zoe
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
OBITC4RY.

The Post Office Department was notified yes
terday OF the death OF Mr.. William H. Wallace,
Postmaster at Hammondsville. o.. which oc-
guishcd as being the oldest Postmaster in the
United States, both in age and in point OF SER
vice. He was SO years Of age, and was first APP
pointed Postmaster by Andrew Jackson in 1890.
Mr.: Wallace established three Post Offices in
Ohio. among them being that OF Hamnionds-
vile. where he served forty years as Postmaster.
He h@d a line collection OF autographs and
pictures OF prominent men. and "A few days be-
fore his death wrote to the PostmasterGen-
eral for his signature and likeness. Mr..
Gary replied with n kindly letter. which ar
rived after the old mans death. Mr..
in America. crossed the Allegheny Mountains
Iwenty.six times in slnge coaches. and had been
Postmaster when II cost four bushels of oats.
four pounds OF butter. or half a dozen eggs to
lace. who was for forty years his fathers as
~sistant. has applied for the place.
Ernest +. Baldwin, late Auditor for the Treas
ury Department, died at Atlantic City. n. J..
yesterday. after an operation for appendicitis.
and removed to Missouri In 1871. where he
practiced law, End was a member OF the state
Senate. He had been connected with the Treas
ury Department as Chief of Division. Deputy
Auditor, and Auditor. resiEning the latter office
last juno. He was detailed to special duty in
connection with the Investigations OF our Treas.
ury methods by the Japanese some years ago.
with its representatives,, The financial system
recommended by Mr.. Baldwin was adopted by
Japan, and he received the thanks of that Gov
eminent for his services.
Frank J. McNally, who was we'll known In
Saturday at his home. 50 WycEoff street sieG and
Was buried yesterday. He was a member Of the
Booth Dramatic Society.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-21
SUICIDE WITH CHLORoFoRM.
A TounE Man Kills Himself in n North Tona-
wanda Hotel.

NORTH ToSAwASDA, y. y. Sept. ooh. r.
Stevens. % years old, a former lumberman and
produce dealer, committed suicide yesterday in
the Star Hotel by swallowing two ounces OF
chloroform and then brrying his head between
two pillows to insure suffocation. Stevens
camc 10 this city three weeks ago to look for
work. His home is in Byron Centre, where he
is survived by n widow ana child.
When he was called for breakfast yesterday
morning he asked 10 be excused. saying he was
tired and that he would remain in bed. At noon
he was called again, but did not respond. Later
in the afternoon his door was forced and he was
found dead on the bed. his head partly covered
by the pillows, which were pressed tightly 10
his face. On the table was found a note al.
dressed to Mrs. Ennis, the hotel proprietor's
wife, in which he said:
II AN going home and leave this trouble that
bothers my head. i might as well be out of the
world as to be a crazy fool in II. | intended 10
get up and go 10 Byron to-day. but l will not
this time
Stevens seemed TO hare plenty OF money with
which to pay his expenses AT the hotel, and he
paid his board III advance since the date OF his
arrival. He was the son OF W. NJ. stevens OF
Oaktield. and has had q strange career during
the last two or three years. having left home
several times. His family have had reason 10
believe that his mind was affected. and that he
had not been right mentally for several months.
He was undoubtedly insane.