davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09
POSITIONS Max Max d; ;ss !n %sas' 4, n

FOSIIbONS bank for sutton till
position is secured. or will accept notes: 20 per
cent discount to city students: bookkseping. pen
cc,rss as, .sS:s. Ssr,i,.
ties for securing positions strongly indorsed by
BUSINESS men: best patronixe6 business college
in the United States: three monrhs' bookkeeping
with US Il equal to six eisew here: shorthand de.
1 artment second to none. about : per cent OF
our students are graduates of other business col.
IeSes. j. +. Drnughcn. president. is author OF
four text books on Bookkeeping that have By
far the largest sale. among business men. of any
published: cataioeue will explain all cali or se-d
for II. Draughon's Practical business College.
81. L onss. Emile building. Ninth and Olives
Nashville. Little Rock. Fort Worth. Galveston.
Shreveport. Montgomery and Savannah
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09
POSITIONS FILLED.

The following employed students Of the Soutn-
western business college, $40 Olive street "a
hnokksereTs and stenographers last week: n. q.
Nelson Manufacturing Company. Eighth and ST.
Charles: Milbradt Rolling Step Ladder Company.
1924 North Broadway. Smith Medical Company.
Jefferson and Laciede: Lewis Manufacturing
Company. Tenth and Clark. This school pre-
pares students for the best Office employment and
makes a speciality of assisting graduates to good
positions No vacations.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09

For Southern Arkansas. familiar with saddiery
or hariware lines: give references and state
salary expected. Address Whitney & Sioo Co.
Ltd. New orleans. La
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
INDIAN TERRITORY.
FREE HOMES.

Colony starts July 20. . and 30. The last
chance TO secure free homesteads and town lots
On lands soon to be opened by the Government
By Joining this colony-membership tickets 81
yUu save 3 In railroad fare: regular trains; 80
poundB baggage free. Address Colony. l4l0 owe
o., st. Louis. No.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09
CHURCH

SSNDELL Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church.
Sfndan and Hewstead Ayes--Aorning service At
N . m; evening service at 9 .. m. Sermons at
both services by the new pastor. the Reverend
6en3el Dorchester. Jr.. D. d.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09

DPIVFIS WA>TED-conretert drivers, ia
-,iltar with the city. Apply stables Of -. Louis
Transfer 60. Broadway and Chouteau ave, or
Fast II. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09
s-rocKHoLDERs. MEETINGS.

STOCKHOLDERS meeting Of p. Peckham
Roger Co., for the election Of directors and such
80 business as may come before II, will be
lid at the ofnces Of the company. az Washing
lsa ave: St Louis Ne; at . O'Clock a. m on
" CARR Secretary.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09

ENGINEERS License - Mechanics. ensireers.
frem.r. electricians. etc. +'-paSr pamphlet con.
taIuiug questions asked by Examining Boart az
Erz.netrs. sent fiee. Geo. A Z-l.er. plhiisner.
room .. IS $. Fourteenth St. - Louis. Mo-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09
TRAVELLING

YorNG MAN wANTED-Young msn to ASST
In office and collect. SIS per week 1zSo Olive
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09
IR0NeRS WANTED!

Ffrst-class shirt ironers on new work Fergu-
SON ID. C Co., 1ovs Luczs ave- J.
nnnag
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09

wANTED-The present address Of Jake Conat-
ser II living; IL dead. the names and addresses
Of his heirs. y. 7. Conatser, jamestown. Tenn
SO reward for positive Information as to the
whereabouts Of John c. Brace, formerly OF
Whitehall. Carrollton or Jacksonville. III
either cead or enve. Address Fred J. Donihoo.
Jos wabash ave-. Chicago. Ill.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09
Miscellaneous.

. CLERKS to give u their Orders for our W.
n,.fe-fs-msasure trousers. ia y. Eighth ST.
DnCToR WANTEr@To vozk in country drug
s-c-,. must be REGISTERED! ~phaTm2clst as vel as
registered physician. Adde'S BOX H. tSFss
Lincoln County. NJ
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09

HOME WORKS. 20 s5 weakly; TO canvsssing-
We have several lines to give out: some 10 copy
letters: an hour or TWO evenings will add 2, 10
ST. TO vn-ir weekly income: inciose stamp. Work
sent any distance. Address Eagle MIG Co. -
Spitze- building. Toledo. o.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09

wANTED-Handy man for in
doors and outside: to ~Cariel. care horse. clean
house. repair. etc. state vases and references
l. 800 Reyubiic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09
I..bGrerS.

LSEoREgS WANTED Bricsysrd lahs-~s.
,.t-ssfr 80 .-ar Co ,forrsn To-d roaS z-i
s;fsvois ave. .r4ke Kings righway car S0h
from KGFfEers GarderD
MEN WANTED-Twenty good men e. freak
rdek for crishers. wages. SIS per DAY. wotS "
Indian -rrrIi.-y. free pass Apply > biSan.
Ie0a y. Third ST.; ship tonight. L. Lantry s9ns,
contractors.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-09

Ella sholn. 4. 2n Russell: p1eurnonta- u,s
Ella Husbands. p. 800 North NINTH entefi.s.
Iohn IL Iawier. So. 2I31 81. Louis: heart diia-
cation ,a,ru.,. pneu-
Garearet Morgenau. s.. ecs4 Adams: uraeinia-
Edward J. Mccormick. "A. sS West "os !"
Eneenia c. Bowman. 10. 2e73 Fairfax: anaem'a-
William MCGOWAN. a.. city Hospital: suiciue.
Juiius p. Niemaun. s days. SOS Park; inahl,,sn-
Rosie Hubert. 3 months. alg1 Shaw; oFoneno-
Viola F. Coon.. 3 months. l5l7 Billion: deblllty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
Eaod nf Prehiatoric Man

Upon examining some skulls datlng
back from the stone age Mr.. Charters
White, NJ. r. C. S., noted that several
of the teeth, although quite free from
carries, were thickly coated with tartar.
II occurred to him that 1t would DE
possible by a rough analysis to identity
any particles of food that might be I'M
bedded in this natural concrete and SO
reveal the character Of the aliment
partaken Of by prehistoric man. Dis
solving the tartar in a weak acid, q
residue was left which, under the MI
croscope, was found to consist OF corn,
husk particles, hairs from the outside
of the husks, spiral vessels from vege'
tables, particles of starch, the point OF
a fish tooth, a conglomeration OF oval
cells probably Of fruit, the barblets OF
down and portions Of wool.
In addition to this varied list were
some round red bodies the origin OF
which defied detection and many sandy
particles, some relating to quartz and
some to flint. These mineral fragments
were very likely attributable to the
rough stones used in grinding the corn
and would account for the erosion OF
the masticating surfaces, which In
many cases was strongly marked. This
inquiry into the food Of men who lived
not less than 1000 years ago is a mat
ter of great archaeological interest
Chambers Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
PRETTY HANDS,
AND HOW TO POSSESS THEM


Refinement of nature, delicacy Of feel
ing and general culture are all attributes
which one may look for In the possessor
of well-kept nails. There Is no excuse
for dirty hands or ragged, neglected
nails-not even rough domestic work. II
one does ones own homework, special
attention should be given to the hands,
and they should be scrupulously cleansed
after every task which necessitates soil
ing them. Even gardening operations
will not injure the hands IL this rule be
attended to, and nail brush, pumice
stone, good soap, and plenty OF soft
water be brought into frequent requisi.
ton.
To keep the hands white, and the skin
soft and velvety, nothing Is better than
very thin oatmeal cruel for washing
them. Boil the oatmeal In water for an
hour, strain, and use the liquid for toilet
purposes several times day. 1t should
be made freshly every day, as 1t soon be-
comes sour and unfit for use.
The hands should always be washed at
least three times day, and at night the
following preparation, persistently rub.
bed into them, will keep them white and
free from freckles and sunburn In sum
mer, and cure roughness Of the skin In
winter: Borate Of soda, two drachms
lglycerine, four drachms; lanoline, one
ounce; eucalyptol, one drachm; essence
of bitter almonds, twenty minims.
Another very useful emOllient Is com
posed Of: Simple tincture Of benzoin
half drachm; pure glycerine, quarter
of an ounce; oil of almonds, quarter Of
an ounce; benzoated lard, one and one
half ounces. Melt the lard by the aid Of
gentle heat, and add the oil; mix the
glycerine and tincture, and thoroughly
incorporate it in the oily solution.
A good lotion for whitening the hands
may be made by mixing together: Oxide
of zinc, two drachms; pine glycerine
four drachms; rosewater two ounces
Shake we'll before using. Use after
washing.-McCall's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH.

A woman who fails to sleep soundly
is in danger of nervous breakdown.
A woman who finds herself weakening
in nerve strength must rest. This rest
must be systematic, not spasmodic. She
of her work, though she need not give
up all work. She must do all things
moderately. She must rise late and re-
tire early. 1t Is quite possible for house
wives who are on the verge of nervous
prostration to change their mode of life
without giving up their work completely
to avert such danger. The vast majority
of nervous people do great deal more
than is necessary for them to do. II they
can abandon their unnecessary exertions
it often will be all that is necessary to
give them the relaxation required.
A physician who was consulted In q
case of sleeplessness told the young
woman, who was student, after test
ing her nervous system, that she was In
danger of nervous collapse. "But II
will not be necessary for you to leave
college il you reduce your course OF
study. Total idleness would be the
worst thing in the world for you. Take
your breakfast in bed, and get up leis.
urely. Drink three quarts Of milk daily
or use this amount with cereals or In
simple buildings. Eat little meat once
day at midday dinners, but let the
chief part of your diet be grains and
milk. Keep outdoors as much as pos.
sible. Do not allow yourself to be ex
hausted by too much walking. Take &
rest period twice day, and 60 to bed al
o'clock"
1t is good regimen for anyone who
feels in danger of a nervous collapse
McCall's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
Poor Opera Glasses.

"Cheap opera glasses are an abomi'
nation" said an eye specialist recently
"There is no doubt about this. have
made a special study Of the matter
Lots Of eyes are nearly ruined by them
l find this particularly true Of young
girls who go a great deal to the theater
and who seem to think they must have
opera glasses. To their way of think
Ing an opera glass is an opera glass
and that's all there Is to 1t. So they
buy cheap ones and then wonder why
they have such headaches.
UNLESS the very best lenses are used
should advise everybody to taboo op
era glasses. The farther from the stage
one is the better and more perfect the
glasses should be. Exactly the reverse
Of this is actually the case. for the peO
pie who sit in the rear seats or In the
balcony are usually the ones who have
the poorest glasses. A performance
viewed with the naked eye Is much
more satisfactory, to my way Of think
ing. An opera glass gives but limit
ed view, and only the one object on
which 1t Is focused is visible. don't
see why people use even the best OF
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26

How Blaine Remembered Henaersoh.
It was before General Henderson had
been elected to congress, and Blaine
was speaker Of the house. Henderson
was In Washington, and naturally
Blaine was one of the statesmen tna'
he much desired to meet, and the op-
portunity came of morning just %
the speaker was passing through the
lobby on his way to the marble ros-
trum. The formal greetings were e1'
changed in brief moment, and Gener'
al Henderson was left to see the swing
ing doors close on the form OF the he
publican leader.
Six years later General Henderson
again came to Washington, this time to
get Iowa divided into two judicial dis
tricts. He put up at Wormley's, where
Blaine also lived, it being in those days
a fashionable and Hourishing hostelry.
A week or so after his arrival from
Iowa, as General Henderson was en-
tering the dining room, he met Blaine
after having passed and repassed him
many times. The Maine man graspeo
him cordially by the hand, called him
by name and inquired about Iowa.
81 had heard Of Senator Blaines
wonderful faculty for remembering
Names" says General Henderson
when I had seated myself at the
table, beckoned to the head waiter.
"Hasn't Mr.. Blaine asked you my
name? l said to him. Now think hard
and be sure of your answer
eyes, sah,' replied the waiter. he
done called me ovah las night an
asked yo' name an all about yo'. l told
him yo' was Mistah Henderson. -
Washington Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
The Universal Cry-w.nted, . Man

The Universal Cry-Wanted, MAJ
Never did the world call more loudly
for young men with force, energy and
purpose, young men trained to do some
one thing, than today. Though hun
dreds Of thousands are out of employ
ment, yet never before was 1t so hard
to get good employee for almost any
position as today. Everywhere people
are asking where to find a good serv
ant, polite and efficient clerk, an non
est cashier a good stenOgrapher VINO
can spell and punctuate and Is general
" well informed. Managers and super
intendents of great institutions every
where are hunting for good people tf
fill all sorts of positions. They tell u
that 1t is almost impossible to find eft
cient help for any department.
There are hundreds Of applicants FOL
every vacant place, but they eithel
show signs of dissipation, are rude Of
gruff in manner, are slouchy or slip
shod in dress, are afraid Of hard work
lack education or training or have some
fatal defects which bar them out. Ever
IL they are given positions very few art
able to hold them, and so this great ar
my tramps about from store to store
from office to factory, wondering wh!
others succeed when they fail, why 9th
ers get the positions when they are de
MED.
The head Of one large commercial es
tablishment says that the plumbers ant
mistakes of it's employees cost $4,000
year to correct, Notwithstanding hi
utmost vigilance.-Success.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
HARD TO PURCHASE.
The Peculiar Red Ribbon Of tn
French Legion of Honor.

The Peculiar Red Ribbon Of the
French Legion Of Honor.
The peculiar red ribbon which mem
beers of the Legion Of Honor Of France
are entitled to wear is to be had IN
New York at one establishment, which
is naturally sought out by Americans
honored with this decoration. But
they never have the satisfaction Of get.
ting the ribbon until the firm that has
the exclusive sale of 1t has received
official notice that the persons applying
have the right to display it.
81 know It," said one Of the clerks
the other day to would be purchaser
of the ribbon. 81 know that you are q
member Of the legion and have right
Ito buy the ribbon, because l read your
name in the paper and know who you
are. But we have not received official
notification of your appointment and
you have not your diploma. So could
not sell you any Of 1t.
1--WE had to make this rule first be-
cause the French government required
It of us when we received the agency
but we also realize the necessity Of 1t
All kinds of persons who have no right
to this ribbon try to get hold of 1t. AL
Of them pretend when they find that
we sell 1t only to persons entitled te
wear 1t either that they are members
of the legion or that they are buying II
on behalf of persons who do belong tt
the order. The ribbon is not like any
other, and we know that If any OF this
ribbon is bought in New York that i
comes from US. For that reason we art
particular to the extent of requiring
documentary proof from every appli
cant unless we have received officia
notification of his right to wear it,
New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
M...og. For Apoplexy.

The medical profession recognizes to
day as 1t has never done before the re
markable aid of massage. 1t has done
marvellous things for paralysis, ever
for apoplexy, at which doctors once
looked on helplessly. Apoplexy is caus
ed by a clot of blood on the brain, ant
If that clot can be broken up, If al
emptying can be effected Of clogget
veins, recovery is in sight. Constan
massage Of the forehead and skull viii
do it this has been proved over ant
over AGAIN., while paralyzed limbs, b.
patient, constant kneading, can hav'
new life rubbed into them. -Goot
Housekeeping.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26


For an ordinary bruise such as re-
suits from an Ill directed hammer or
from door shutting on ones finger
use q mild astringent Of some sort,
such as witch hazel or vinegar. Keep
the bruise constantly wet until the
pain ceases, using bandage of old
muslin for wrapping. If the pain is
very intense. laudanum may be added
After the pain has ceased and only dis
coloration and swelling remain to tell
the tale it is a good plan to apply q
stimulating liniment. This induces an
extra flow of fresh blood to the spot
In the case Of a severe bruise the sup
ply of blood to the injured part must
be lessened by elevating 1t above the
heart and applying cold water or even
ice.
OF course when the bruise, or contu
sion rather, is of such moment house
remedies should be INDUCED In only
while waiting for doctor, truth thai
necessarily applies to all the various
emergencies that arise. In cases OF sc
we're burns physicians are often ham
pered by the home remedies that cover
the burns and hide the real extent OF
the injury.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
Character In Handwriting.

It is as easy for US to recognize our
friends by their handwriting as by
their faces. Everybody imparts to bis
handwriting a certain individuality, a
certain mannerism which serves to
identify the writer. His style Of pen.
manship is as much part Of his per.
sonality as is his tone Of voice or his
manner Of walking. It is very clearly
evident that there IL direct relation.
ship between the writing and the
writer; and q study Of this interesting
subject reveals the fact that every
popularity Of handwriting has par.
ticular significance and indicates cor.
responding trait or popularity IN the
writer. In other words. persons
character IL revealed in his handwrit
ing.-Clifford Howard in Woman's
Home Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
OUNCES OF PREVENTION.

Never begin journey until breakfast
has been eaten.
Never take warm drinks and then i'm.
mediately go out in the cold.
Keep the back, especially between the
shoulder-blades, well covered; also the
chest well protected.
In sleeping in n cold room establish
the habit Of breathing through the nose
and never with the mouth open.
Never 90 to bed with cold or damp
feet.
Never omit regular bathing, for unles:
the skin is in an active condition the cold
will close the pores and favor congestion
or other diseases.
After exercise Of any kind never ride
in an open carriage or near the window
of train for moment; it is dangerous
to health, and even life.
When hoarse, speak as little as pos
sible until the hoarseness Is recovered
from, else the voice may be permanently
lost or difficulties of the throat be pro-
duced.
When going from warm atmosphere
into cooler one keep the mouth closed
so that the air may be warmed by its pas
sage through the nose ere it reaches the
lungs.
Never stand still in cold weather
especially after having taken Sigh,
degree of exercise.-McCall's Magazine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
THE PEOPLE KNEW HIM.
(Bsnson's Plaster Is Pains Mastsr0

George Washington made and sold -four,
and every barrel of flour in the market
branded &c. Washington, Mount Vernon"
sold without delay. No question was ever
raised as to quality or weight.
Benson's Porous Plaster sells on Its repu-
tation everywhere. AL the buyer wants to
be certain Of is that the plaster offered him
really is Benson's, and not o worthless imi-
tation Of it or substitute for ID.
A plaster Is the best form of external rem
edy, and Benson's is the best plaster; 5000
physicians and druggists, and multitude
of people no man can number, have settled
that. You can trust it," they say.
Coughs, colds, lame back, lumbago, mus
oular stiffness and rheumatism, troubles of
the liver and kidneys, influenza or grip,
pneumonia, and all other diseases open to
external treatment, are at once relieved and
cured by Benson's Plaster.
Do not assume that Belladonna, Capsi-
cum or Strengthening plasters are 'just as
good as' Benson's. They are vastly in
ferior.-No other plaster Is as good as
Benson's.
In competition with the best-known
plssters of Europe and America, Benson's
have received .Gfty. tfre highest arords.
For sale by all druggists or We will pre-
paw postage on any number ordered in the
United States, on receipt of Csc. each.
seabury Il johnson, Mig. Chemists, NY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
KEY tn the PuxxIer.

No. 19.-Triangle: 1. Rabbit. 2. Acres
3. Brig. 4. Beg. 5. Is. 6. T.
No Conjecture Puzzle: 1. Baldwin. 2
Cart.
No. 21.-Metagram: l. Fast. 2. Last
8. East. 4. Mast. 5. Vast. 6. Past.
No. 22-An Angle: Valentine. l. Vici
mage. 9. Acorn. 3. Lichi. A. Eft. 3
n (net).
No. 23.-Everybody's Enigma: Heart.
No. "a. - Charade Couplets: Haw'
thorne. Carroll. Henty. Alcottt).
No. 25.-Progressive Curtailment: l.
Scare. 2. Care. 3. Are. 4. Re. 8. +.
No. 26.-Poets: l. Lover. 2. Akenside
3. Burns. 4. Browning.
No. 27.-Familiar Proverbs: 1. Look
before you leap. 2. Make hay while the
sun shines. 3. Continual dropping will
wear away stone. 4. Circumstances al.
ter cases.
No. 2S.-A "Pack Of Lies" l. Tanta,
lie. 2. Utilize. 3. Demoralize. 4. Equal
ize. 8. Moralize. 6. Realize. z. ldealize'
& Immortalize
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
Animal Peculiaritiea

If female fox (vixen) gets caught
In a steel trap and is discovered by
the male or fox dog, 1t is said he inva-
riably kills her, although / have not
heard 1t stated that the vixen would
kill the dog fox or another vixen or the
male another male.
If cow becomes impaled on fence
and groans with pain, the whole herd
instantly rush wildly to the spot, fight
and apparently do their best to destroy
her II not beaten OF.
A hog confined with others In a pen
breaks out and on being returned to
the pen Is at once set upon and bitten
by the Others.
Why, with all the instinct animals
possess, is the desire so strong to In
jure or destroy rather than to help or
rescue?-New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26
Dickens, Supremacy.

$50 this, then, Is your husbands new
library, Mrs. Muchrox? All, see he
has Dickens and Thackeray side by
side. Which do you consider the great.
er of the twoT
"Oh, my, Dickens! Joshua paid 81. 40
more for them Dickenses than he had
to give for Thackeray's books right at
the same shop."-Chicago Times-Her'
aid.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-03-26

A minister was one day walking
along road, and, to his establishment
he saw a crowd of boys sitting in front
of a ring with small dog in the cen
ter. When he came up to them, he put
the following question: "What are you
doing to the dog"
One little boy said, whoever tells
the biggest lie wins it."
"Oh," said the minister, II am sur.
prised at you little boys, for when
was like you never told lie."
There was silence for awhile until
one of the boys shouted, Hand him up
the dogw-London Leader.