davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
'1--. 
 on the
 Bicycle,

Of course We c1naot sci the ss~es make of bicycle to every one. ,Pesl1s have different id:as as to const-:ctiOi. finish, etc, and also some want cEeap- CT models. For this reason, after q careful inspection of many makes. we added the famous PIERCE wheel to our line and after results have more than repaid our confidence in the tn- tegrity of the George N. Pierce Go 0f Buffalo, N. Y., as builders of first-class bicycles. THEY STOOD THE TEST, and this year we are gratified to find that there are many people who will ride no other wheel. They know the proper material is used and this, cou- pied with scientific construction, all backed by the strongest kind of guarantee, makes Pierce selling easy. For the benefit of some who may not have read our previous ads We repeat "DON'T EXPERIMENT" Ride tried and true Pierce."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
GOOD ROADS THE THEME.
Lecturer Says All Modern Improve
 ments Will Follow.

Chicago. Jan 31.-Good roads as the first object to be attained by residents of the rural districts. to be followed in natural sequence by free delivery of mail, daily newspapers, farm tele- phones and pleasure equipages. was the theme of an address delivered by Howard H. Gross of the departure of agriculture at the first session of the convention of the National Carriage and Harness Dealers association at Steinway hall yesterday.
 MT Gross, who is a member of the good roads commission, told of his eff forts in the movement and the success which had attended them throughout the neighboring states. Illinois, lie predicted. would be the state that would inaugurate the improvement of roads by law. Good roads, he said, would spread like smallpox if the in- dividual efforts of the members would plant the seeds of the fever in differ ent localities.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
NOBLE HAD TO CASE.
Charges Against Mrs Brownen Fell
 Flat and Case Was Nolled.

Charges Against Mfrs Brownen Fell
 Flat and Case Was Nolled.
 The continued case against Mrs J. s. Brownell for keeping ten pounds of alleged imitation butter with intent to sell was heard to-day. Attorney Root appeared for Mrs Brownell. who pleaded not guilty. Dairy Commis- sioner Noble being sworn, there began between him and Attorney Root bat. tie, with the odds far in favor of the latter at the close. Deputy Dairy Com missioner Eaton and k. N. Blakeslee each left the stand without assisting the states case a particle. Hardly any progress had been made when the case had been three-quarters of an hour before the court. The court then stated up to that time there was prac- tically no evidence given so far to sub- stantiate the complaint and to presume that an offense of the character all legged had been committed would be to take q violent inference from the evidence. After a consultation between Prosecutor Durant and the dairy com- missioners the former announced that he would nolle the case Attorney Root stated that in justice to his client 1t should be known that the alleged inn itat1on butter was never in her pos session. The complaint was then nolled.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
TURKEY SUPPER LAST EVENING
Was Enjoyed By Large Number of
 Patrons

was Enjoyed By Large Number of
 Patrons.
 1t was a flattering reception that was accorded to the boys minstrels last evening" who appeared for the second time at St Patrick's fair. and right well did they deserve the en- thusiastic applause which greeted the rendition of each number, for the per formance was a meritorious one in every respect. New songs and new jokes had been added to the boys repertoire since their appearance last week and other innovations had been introduced. One of the most attrac- tive and delightful features of the evenings performance was q new song in which prominent young men ot Brooklyn were made the butt of a few amusing little puns. As on the previous occasion, Miss Minnie Mur- phy, the directress, and Matt Shelvey. her assistant, received many deserved compliments.
 Turkey supper was served last even- ing from , to 9 o'clock, as the mem- bers of the staff of one of the local papers may well attest. The newSDa- Der men enjoyed the sumptuous deli cacies and many were the thanks that Rev Father Jordan received for the invitation. Rev Father Belrose of Norwich was present at the fair last evening and expressed himself as be ng we'll pleased with the boys minstrel Sy. -... -ac - f-r ..:s-
 An excellent stage program has been arranged for tn evening. Matt Shel- vey and his two boys will furnish amusement that will be worth enjoy ing, while the other artists, whose names were printed in last evenings Democrat. will also appear. In addi- tfon pantomimes and tableaux of a charming nature will be presented by about 100 children under the direction of the Sisters of St Joseph's convent Tomorrow evening the lady mlnstrels will repeat their success of last week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31

in all colors, regular price S3.9S and $500. Annual sale price $3.29. Children's Box Coats of fine Kersey satin lined throughout, strapped seams, notch collar, i'll shades of blue, brown, red and tan, regular price $11.7o and S12.75. Annual sale price S7.9S.
 LADIES' HOUSE WRAPPERS Ladies' House Wrappers, fitted lining. yoke back and front, braid finish. 10 inch f1ounce on skirt, blue and white regular price soc. Annual sale price G2c. Ladies' Heavy Flannelette House Wrappers, fitted lining. full plated front and back, trimmed with her cules braid, fancy stripes and fig ures in shades of red and blue, reg ular price $1.25. Annual sale price 95c. a
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
AGAINST MINE WORKERS. President of Colorado Company Ar
 raigna the Organization.

Denver, Col. Jan 31.-J. c. Osgood. president of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company, in his testimony before the legislative committee which Is in- yestigating the coal strike in which q number of the company's mines are involved, severely arraigned the organ i1ation and o6acers of the United Ming W0ekers, and declared that his com pany would sooner close every mine it owned than submit to the dictation of sf1se union. Nr OseoOd said the company lIdd dl1chArked employees of its mine a4 Hallups New Mexico, because they
 11e1 th1 United Mine Workers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
~ 1. HARDIp $
 Boston ooc Store v2-74 SOUTH MAIN ST.. Metal Dolls RealS.

The Minerva" Indestructible Dolls Heads, made of sheet brass. usage, and yet retain their shape and attractiveness. Of course the price is higher than that of the China or Bisque Head. but the difference Is more than made up in the increased durability. A careful examination will at once disclose the many advantages these heads have over all other kinds of dolls heads.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
STORMY PERFORMANCE.

Madrid, Jan 31.- There were stormy scenes at the first performance of Electra" by Academician Galdos. The fifth act of the play, which was q violent outburst against clericalism. was repeatedly interrupted by cries of "A bas utramontanes,' "Death to the IeSuitS"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
NOTICE.

The members of the I. A. of NJ. are requested to attend a meeting to be held fin Burns club hall this (Thursday) evening, at 8 o'clock sharp.
 Per order
 PRESIDENT.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
TAILOR MADE SUITS.

AlLOK MADE SUITS. Ladies Cheviot Serge Suits, black and Oxford gray, refer and blouse Jackets. were 5000 and 5000. An nual sale price S6.95 each. Tailor made Suits in cheviots, vene- tian and ladies' cloth, Jackets, single and double-breasted. tight-fitting and blouse, skirts, flare or fiounced were $120O and $15.0O. Annual sale price S99S
 Fine Tailor Made Suits. reefer. tight fitting. or blouse Jackets, silk and satin lined, flare skirt, welt seams. perfect hanging, were 5000 to $2o.OO. Annual sale price $149S. .. CHILL OPENS COATS. Childrens All Wool Astrachan and Melton Cloth Jackets. square and round collar, some braid trimmed,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
N VEST NEIT ,ER(PERTY| !

Located on Uf1nke stret; 3-family house; contains al modern Improve nents: ssxe of lot 60xf3 feet; rents for 3a6 per month; rsasonable amount yon a hreer 31er cont on yeur money tha4 henk llIttl I'll 1T r ;l1 x ss s e
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
COSTA RIGA STUDENT.
Student ill West Point and Now Has
 Commission.

-3 New York, Jan 31.-Louis Iglesias, brother of President 1glesias. of Costa Rica, has resigned from the West Point military academy to take con- mission ill the army of Costa Rica. He was receiving instruction under joint resolution of congress, and was admit ted to the academy in June, 1S)9 He was very popular with his class and the corps, and expects to return ln 1903 to witness the graduation of his class mates.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
kUun wRncKAGD FOUND.

E 4pQH WRECKAGD FOUND.
 n. e, Jan 31.~Eews was z4gs t1ge aasAmef Queen City k int much wfeckage has -fho sgelt cpaaf. Four. 11f te1a feNad tpi,e:
 Es ' snaaa16a h9Af dEzy1
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
Reid 6 Hughes.
 Telephone 40. ~-. Our Eleventh
 Annual Sale.

Progressive Merchandising ginning of
  hen.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
R. Carter,
 No II EAST MAIN ST.
Stage Dancing

For children and adults taught prl- vately both to professionals and anna teurs. Song and dance specialtles: Marches, Drills, Minuets, etc, etc. A grand entertainment will be given oy the children's class at the annual re- ception. All those wishing to partl- cipate should attend next Saturday afternoons class. ? o'clock. Ten les sons S4. Open daily 1912 q. m, 2-4 and 7-9 D. m.
 PROF BAILEY. 1os BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31

ANOTHER STEAMER AGROUND.
 Phll3delphia, Ian 81.The Merchant and Ntnel3 Tr1nspoFtat8pn coznpany'a . 'efeausr 4er& &sAJre went heropnd last 1f&ht n fhe bsix ixaAro ftyed neor New n s & E ,tSe 5! M el.1 tspsa Q
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-01-31
FOR SALE

A cosy one-family House on Glen Ridge street, just off cen tral avenue, on very easy terms. Price $3,5OO. Money to loan on real estate at lowest rates.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04
4 STRANGE MOUSE.

N the nursery Mrs. Puss
IA boxing out for mice,
threw i glance upon the shelf,
saw something nice.
|re mouse among the toys
III Standing very still,
ssith that mouse, said Mrs. Puss.
3ios, certainly viii. X,
Il troncnlng down before the shelf.
n Instinct to obey. t
. made 4 sudden upward spring,
ta pounced upon her prey.
VIA. VAS this? In sudden fear
n claws Yet 20 their hold.
Eoning into contact with
substance hard and cold.
n frightened Mrs. Fuss turned tail.
u aed from out the house,
IN still her prey remaiTed urnioved-
i vas a clockwork mouse!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

mmers are the young. people
! baRp, who read tho Youth De-
Z ehil1frp Uouston rost. There avg
NV 4 charges OF any kihg W. vbn read
AZ elub. Boys and giFs NY msn.
-, NAV be enrolled as act tSo.s e
serdng name, age anu auuee
II ~
q, the Ilappyhammers' C'up.
!" gIrl in the United States Gan
wi v.a,her OF the club ny senulhg
ssns 10 the editor OF the page.
az Ss he addressed Houston Post,
g e m1er Department, Houston rex
x.,,e on both sides OF your paper;
~ nt .h IN nse a fancy name, senu
Nv w ,,II name to the editor. NO let
:,a y ror,nted unless this rule is com
/ vita or
lin A capital letter.
N" ob,ect OF all Happy hammers 10
y, hannIness when and wherever
~ Hence the club name and motto.
%s sower is the violet, the CLUB tree
I'M sst and the club pet Is the
IN sIrd ali being chosen by tns
y thsmselyes. The favorlte 'og OF
|bsppyhammers is the Scotch co'"e' %
A ,lsb colors are rose and gray. Ihese
q ~ Intended to be worn Win OF
En- ,he club button or pin. They are
4 htO a badge by pinnlES or sewing
q II Two pieces Of narrow ribbon. one
= Il pink and the other OF light gray.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

Houston, Texas.-Deor Baphammer; II
none OF you raise any objections to this
NV member | would like to consider my.
self a member of your club. intend TO
wear our rose and gray badge, so II any
young ladies' or gentlemen members meet
q slight, pale, fair, very modest looking
boy wearing rose and gray ribbon, ! hope
they vii, come up and shake hands. as
like to make nice friends BY ladies and
gentlemen | do not particularly mean rich
or stylish people, but girls who are pure
minded and boys who are too much OF
action. / am in my fourteenth year. and
ani in the seventh grade. | am working
In ~ office during the vacation, and am
Mr.. Foster, but she does not know me,
and hope to become acquainted with her
scmc time. Goodbye for the present
John BOYD
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

Spurger. Tcxas.--Dear Haphammer Here
come. knocking for admittance to join
your happy band of boys and girls. we
fappyhammersf letters, but read Mrs
Fosters first. We live in the country, on
a farm, ] will be 10 years of age Decem
her o. 1901, | want to have letter
party then. ana | want you al TO write
10 me. Mrs. Foster also If you have
time. Haps, how many OF YOU like flow
is very interesting. think the Haps
should sign their own names because II
anyone should like to write TO them they
would know to whom 10 address the letter
I will close for the old waste baskets
mouth Is wide open, ready to catch this
letter With best wishes to the Haps and
AIRS. Foster. ! would like TO correspond
enrolled on the list. Respectfully,
Nettie Hooks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

The ENDURING CHICK.

Bear exclaimed the eldest Chick,
N can't | crow like Pap
{pcsA-doodle-doOdle do"
waited from afar
lnse my sou. you're much too young,
tsdhis fond mamma IN
4 s,n't SWIM then asked that
TICK
Fbst inqulrlng mind.
Pc my dear" his mother said,
+ Feren't that way designed. -
4rsvtN for her son and heir
4 someimes hard to find.)
fhit makes duckllngs swim mamma,
I Why don't they get drowned?"
ID. they're dueklings, to he sure,
d Mrs, Hen, and frowned.
xMments were not, fear,
fsaaly profpunl. ri 4@ttr
hev,ls---" But the Chicks mamma
great annoyance said:
4 questions. child, are quite enough
|m he wlsest head.
20 With an indignant cluck.
*loYe him into bed.t
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04
eLUB TALN.

he advocates for the fancy ndmes
$nng up, but they are rather late.
III as ! have said before, we will
natter rest aud give the writer's
Fl'n to use mons de plume IL they
and Just Once more, let me ex-
~ way to write that phrase in the
tae meaning is literally maine OF
W wold "nom" means "niine;'
f'sns pr and plume" means
a0w n writing It in the plural
sal me IS TO the word "nonl,
,Vu ADD II to the word plume"
Iead TINS way, name OF pens"
y names Of pen" Both OF them
" mug queer to MS. but the last
privsrs seems to mean lust A
,M . threat when he SAYS tho
~ sign false names might uuit
y the contest goes against them.
ake those Implied threats nj all.
= assure Mule Driver" that IL /
s was any harm in signing
"a , would far rather that every
nv mem should qnit the tslge
custom followed that might
~ % me writer's. | would not
Ut uI t Is {, Il a. thing IS wrons
,lt,sSv stopped the better. but
ny SAID there is no harm In
M "'i'efs carry 1t rather too far
n ~ Y In. the Haps could only watcn
"A h tba n.'ers there would be more
n MA urm. How anxiously | feel
IA Nv. lVund coin. and how sOmeS.
I nsrIe me envelope right hard 10
to,Sss ne nickel is hidden down
y S ow pnly 90 cents this week :
( rssT a little and let the "heip
q tnw faster than fhntP
4 cana q Union, Texas, wants
ear Il sena hsr the words Of 'Yon
= s1i,tI oMy Back Yard.
III sanuy Your letter was
< 4 n again ana condense a little.
F o'eylty Is the soul Of Wit. .
e Nafgaret Hadley Foster.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04
Atlanta College OF Pharmacy

Wen equipped laboratories, Excellent
teachers 4 free dlspcnsary where hundreds
of prescriptions hy the hest physicians are
compounded daily by the students. Studcntl
obtain tirst.class practical instruction, as
well as that OF n theoretical nature. There
Is greater demand for our graduates than
we can supply Address DIR GEO. Il.
PAYNE Dean. payne's Chemical Lahora-
tory, Room SO, Atlanta, Ga.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

N n 7 n pear Haphammsr. \.
= Tkisp ny eniH admiffanre inta
sAsr, y my drst letter Is" =,
very good one, too.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04
TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.
NEW ORLEANS

Full courses in Languages, Sciences, En-
gineering, Law. Medicine. Tulane makes
leaders In all vocatlOns Its facilities for
instruction in Engineering are unsurpassed.
Unexcelled opportunities for the study or
Sugar Chemistry. Many scholarships.
Board and accommodation NJ lowest rare
Opportunities afforded for self-help. Next
session Begins Oct l. Sent for catalogue
X. X. BRUFF, Secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

spurges, Texas.--Dcar IIaphammer. |
have been n silent reader for n long time
so thought | would make m attrinp o
write, have two pets. one kitten aud
schooiY / do for one. i have a nrstty
hard lesson TO learn every sunday. i
an, glad that peaches and watermelons are
ripe ] have some chickens and some low
ers. Wake up you dreamers and lei us
wbai you have dreamed about. | wUul l
like to exchange songs with some one. |
Tho Dying Cowboy Robert Layenoy,
you write very good letters, and l hope to
zee letters from YOU very often. I think
Il VAS an excellent idea about fencing Ia
tlIe battle-ground of SAN Jaclnto and one
That should lnterest every true Texan.
Now, / think we will follow the advice
Hap, ANNA Hooks
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

THE THOMAS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS END ANTONIO TEXAS
aud
Ssns Beautiful baidS
catalogue on"i Sfp's0s ~ ~ THOMAS NJ prcsdeu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

Riclmond. Texas.--1lear Hapnamner:
10 take up much space. l live on . rice
farm, eight miles Of Richmond. "a hk.
tS 1--we here very well II ] Ind some OF
my schoolmates to play with, ne rlc
nj chinery at work Is a show 70 man
People / have lots Of pets-three hrplherss.
three sisters and one dog. His name y
pi!nea. hut | don't have much time % pet
ihcnl. helm mamma cook fer rhe hands
and wash. starch and iron. and help her 40
iii Of the housework MY age. h IL
missed school this term. hut | don't want
20 nIss next term | love Ia study.
new Hap, Dora SoAer'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

page We ought al Ito thank Mrs. Foster
very. much for the good advice she gives
Us, Tor ! am sure we are all Ia need ~
am very sorry Mrs. Foster IS lll, and
40 nope she VIII soon recover. | win bring
out true Hap. Pine Burr.
females, Texas.--Dear Haphammer;
giri into your happy baud7 live away
out West n Eric. but ani visiting ms. SIS.
Ter hero. l have been reading the Haps'
lnge Tor ever so long, aud thinl there arc
don't YOU all think thai everybody has a
righi 10 sign auy name they plcAsei
90 90 long as Mrs. Foster doesn't object.
, nave, Just finished reading Albert wal.
Hap. Now n really. n'a Aibe et don't S Sea
think you are too hard on the glrlsg Yon
know the girls do everything TO please the
Toys, and some of the BOYS do quite as
bat They chew tobacco, smoke, spit.
as bad. All you good writer's come again.
a true Hap, BERTHE Reece.
,crmapcne, Texas Dear laphammef,
Willie. NsW I r VAST, Sna has N,sp SI2e enr
catch me. and III tell the naps 4 funny
story Yes, 1t Is trne. too. NY oldest sis
Ter made some nice chicken sotp the other
dar. AMI said: II VIII give Won and lee
some ana l viii eat some with you All
Nnw, Lee is my little cousin; so he anu
shpped on and climbed up into hig mnl.
berry tree and ate our soup, Papa came
anu said: what are YOU all doingT' 1--WE
are hiding from sister, eating soup" So
sister did not scold us. for she thought IL
was real funny to see ms up In q tree eat.
ing soup My mamma. two sweet little sis.
teiT and one little brother are gone on a
visit up In, Alabama; SO | am very lone
some. | help my papa work some. So I'll
BID you all goodbye. Bessie Kelley.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

Florence. Texas.-Dear Haphammer; VIII
You admit little 9-year-old girl Into your
seGii 10 one from Florence. | tnonght a
would write Florence Is situated In III :
northern part OF Williamson county 1t is
A pretty little town but WAS larger TIL
a few weeks ago It was burned. 1t hasn't
any railroad az all, The nearest railway
station is Georgetown. / have gone 10
school two years at Florence college. !
have a fine Shepherd dog, hlo name. Is
Judge think the laps ought to sign
their own names. Well. ! Will close for
Ruth Taylor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

Flskvilie Texas.-Dear Haphammer: win
you all let me in just for a little time.
win not stay long was sorry 10 hear
should sign our real names Well, Haps,
you all tell about your pets, but | can't
have any they viii all lie SO | think
win not have any more. and don't know,
mas stop trying to write If ! don't see
this in print | would like to hear about
the cane grinding / was sorry 10 hear
about Freddie Clark's death. I will close,
If you all will please excuse this bad writ,
Ing. will say goodbye, From Happy
hammer Blue Bird
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

est hero CT the war Of 1912? That would
be splendid subject for discussion How
many more of you think SO? Your devoted
Hap, Roy Les.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-04

Monaville, TeNas.-Dear Haphammer:
have been reading so many of the Haps'
lcttert | thought | would attempt to write
a short message to have my name enrolled.
] all Il years old and am living on
farm ! have two sisters and two brothers
liiint' hut am the only girl Of home | milk
ten COWS aud clean the house up and wash
-have thai TO do? Well, as this is my first
letter | expect It will go to the waste
basket. I agree with Berthe Williamson
In signing our own name. new Hap,
Nora Boyd.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1901-02-01
Cures Rheumatism or Catarrh in a
Day.-Treatment Free.

B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm J
cures the worst and most stubborn
cases by draining the poison out of
the blood and bones, and building up
the broken down constitution. Aches
and pains in the bones or joints,
swollen glands, droppings in the
throat, hawking, splitting, or bad
breath, ETC., all disappear promptly
and permanently. b. b. b. cures
where all else fails. Druggists 81.
Treatment of b. b. b. sent absolutely
free and prepaid by writing to Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describe
trouble and free medical advice given
until cured. b. b. b. puts new color
in your skin and makes the blood red
der and more nourishing, stopping all
aches and pains. over 5000 cures by
b. b. b.