davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
EaIl-Planted Trees.

Where one can oversee the digging
and transplanting of fruit trees in the
fall there Is less likelihood of their
being set back by the change. 1t Is
O crying shame in many parts Of the
country to see the utter Indifference
with which nurserymen take up trees
sold to farmers and ship them to their
destination In q condition that Will
cause total or partial failure. The only
way to make them more careful Is to
have inserted In the purchasing cou.
tracts a clause requiring the nursery
man to make good any trees that die
from exposure of roots or poor
packing when shipped. There are
plenty who will tell you that II
does not hurt young trees to be dug ny
In the late fall. and even II the roots
are disturbed it matters little. That
sort of talk has just a little grain Of
truth In it. 1t does not hurt the young
trees to be disturbed nearly as mucl
as it does old ones; nor does it hur
them so much in late fall when thu
roots are frozen; but hurt them it does
and 1t will put any tree back from on,
to- two seasons.
You can transplant a large. full
growing tree without checking its de
velopment in one way only. and that 1
By digging up an enormous bah 9
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
TROLLEYS AS EDUCATORS.
MANY Motormen Becoming Ambidexter'
Gus Through Their Agency.

-
"Unless the present style of trolley
cars 90 out of vogue" said q street
railway official the other day, they
are going to develop a race OF LETT
handed motormen. No, l am not jok-
ing" he continued, when asked for an
explanation, 81 am simply stating a
fact. If you will notice the motorman
next time you get on car, you Will
observe that he keeps his left hand on
the crank which controls the current
and his right on the one connected
with the brake. The reason for sucn
an arrangement is that the brake
crank requires considerable more
strength in its manipulation, but the
current regulator comes into play ten
times as often and has to be moved at
much greater speed. AS matter OF
fact the operator is continually shift
ing it to and fro for the purpose OF In
creasing or decreasing the power, and
sort of dial, over which the handle
moves, tells him exactly how much
electricity he is calling into play at any
given moment. All that demands spe-
cial alertness and attention, while with
the brake it is merely matter Of a
straight pull.
.The natural consequence of such an
UNEQUAL division Of labor is to transfer
the dexterity of the right hand to the
left. and with many Of the older men
1t has already become noticeable.
first had my attention called to the
subject by watching four motormen
playing a game of pool. Two OF them
held their cues in their left hands, one
used both hands impartially and the
other played in the ordinary manner
l questioned the first three and asked
whether they were left-handed. They
replied no, and could give no special
explanation of their manner In hold
ing the cue. They said it came KIND
of natural
THAT led me to do little investi-
eating, and I found that a number Of
our old employees were gradually shift
ing the functions Of the right hand t.
the left. A couple Of them have act
ually become ambidextrous, and write
as well with one hand as they do witt
the other. The change has come abou
by such imperceptible degrees. how
ever, that very few of them are awar'
of the cause; but l am satisfied 1t Is t
be found in the constant manipulation
of the current crank on the cars. Ac
cording to the evolution sharps, tina
ought to produce left-handed men II
two or three generations. l don
know that it Is any particular disad
vantage. 1 merely mention it as
curious fact."-New Orleans Times
Democrat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
A Hog Hanger.

An Ohio farmer writer sketches an
arrangement for hanging hogs when
scalding. etc. 1t is made by taking q
large pole about fifty feet long for
lever and another about sixteen feet
long for post. Set this post four feer
in the ground and have clevls-shape1
iron (A) to support the lever on the
post. This clevis is about one foot
long and as wide as the post after
squaring, with crosspiece welded on
near the middle Of the bottom or round
part. A three-quarter-inch hole Is
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
A Young Mark TapIey.

At Cherokee the other day ten
year-old boy tried to jump on moving
train. with the result Of having both
legs cut of. While the doctor was
dressing his stumps he looked up and
said: Say. doc, l won't have to go 20
school now, will I?"-Kansas City
Journal,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
State Government Of Louisiana
Wv. w. Heard,

Goyernor-w. W. Heard,
Lieutenant Govesnor--Aioer' ES''
pinai. ,r;ah.,
Superintendent o. Education-Jehn
Y. Calhoun.
Auditor-W. S. Frazee.
Recommendations e. Smith.
U. 8. SENATORS.
Don Caffsrey and 5. u. Mcnneiy'
REPRESENTATIVES,.
/ Dissriot-R. 9. Dayey.
Q District-Adolph Meyer.
a Dis,rict-R. F. Broussard.
1 District-P. Brazeale.
& Districs-J. E. Randall.
6 Districts. NJ. Robinson
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
y AGRICULTURAL. n
saaAA,asenAeeMaeexsaeA

T. A Remedy For Worms in Sheep.
Sheep are subject to internal as well
as external parasites, and examina-
ton Of the flock as to the condition of
the members should be made frequent
~. Worms sometimes infest sheep.
and the flock will fall off in condition
before the fact may be discovered. A
little sulphur mixed with salt, placed
where the sheep can get it at will, Is
considered q preventive and remedy,
but sulphur should not be given during
damp weather. "a,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
1oINED THE PROCESSION.

The fashion he never would follow,
He vowed in q positive tone,
While the top of his skull WASN'T
hollow,
But would dress in style OF his
own.
He put himself quite in a passion,
But to some slight extent he back
slid
He never would follow the fashion,
But he followed a woman who did.
Chicago Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
The sunpIy of Glass Exes.

Germany and Switzerland produce
over 100000 glass eyes In a year;
and Paris manufacturer. with a
reputation for finer work, some 300,-
COO. They are made in the shape of a
hollow hemisphere, and the utmost
skill is required in forming the pupil
out of the colored glass. The great
majority of artificial eyes are used by
workmen, especially those In iron
foundries. where many eyes are put
out by sparks,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
ORDERING A DINNER.

Diner Ito restaurant waiter)-What
have you got for dinner?
Waiter-Roast observation-disclosures
stewedlambhashba pota-
toes college Observation-Disclosures
Diner-Give me the third, fourth.
fifth, sixth, eighteenth and nineteenth
syllables.-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
CRUEL.

"They say my face is dreaml"
exclaimed the girl who wished to 60
on the stage.
"Yes, fades awsy each night" re-
torted the heartless young man.-Chi-
cago News.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
A REMINDER.

Mrs. Starvem-How do you Ike tno
chicken salad, Mr.. Joaksmiths
Mr.. Joaksmith-Oh! that reminus
me, bought a book, that was 70 10
sent home to-day. Did it come!
Mrs. Starvem-Yes; but why snouid
the chicken salad remind you OF itf
Mr.. Joaksmith-Well. the DOCK u
Observation-Disclosures Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

made through the bottom of the clevis
and the centre Of crosspiece, through
which an iron pin Is run and driven
into the top Of the post, so as to per.
NIT the clevis to revolve on the post.
Make q MISUNDERSTANDING in the
long pole or lever about twelve feet
from the large end. Raise lever up and
hang in clevis. Attach a strong chain
to large end, and have the scalding vat
directly beneath this chain. Set q
bench or a platform beside the vat, To
scrape hog on, and next to this pla:.
form erect post with four cross
pieces on top to hang hogs on. Fasten
a small rope to small end Of lever tn
pull 1t down with when lifting the
hog in and out Of scalding receptacle
on bench and to hanging post
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
NOT THE ONLY ONE.

"You used to say" suggested her
dearest friend, 'that he was one in q
thousand"
81 still think So" answered the girl
whose engagement had been broken,
"but I have discovered that he Is not
the only one in thousand."-lndian-
apolis Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
FIN WAS THINKING OF THEM.

HE WAS THINKING OF THEM.
Boy-Grandpa, wish you'd buy me
pony. -
Grandpa "a philanthropist)-My SON.
think of the poor boys who can't even
get bread to eat.
Boy-I was thinking OF them-tne
DOOR little boys whose papas have po-
MES to sell that nobody will buy
Gaiety.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
DISTINCTION.

Mrs. Cobwigger-So they are not In
your set?
Mrs. Proudfut-No, indeed. They 60
to a gymnasium, while we attend
physical culture class.-Judga
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
A CAPITAL IDEA

The Poet-I am tired Of social life. !
am going to seek out a quiet NOOK
where 1 shall see no one and speak
To no one, and where shall have per-
feet solitude.
The Artist-What capital idea. LII
come with you.-Pick-Me-Up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
Automobiles Conquer the Alps.

Automobiles have conquered the
Aims. A German has made his way
with a benzine motor from Frankfort
70 italy over the Bremen Pass. with
no great trouble.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Belgian poultry formers take such
<reat care Of their hens that the
.nonlet de Bruxelles" sells for almost
twice the price Of ordinary poultry.
because Of It's succplence and ans
eavor,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Walks and Drives Through Lawns.
Walks and subsidiary drives must DC
provided where people want to walk
or where they expect to drive. Neither
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
THE VARIETY.

"Oh, 1 don't know" remarked the
optimist. "After all, you'll find in every
one at least some Of the milk Of human
kindness"
"Huhw grunted the cynic. what
you do find is usually the condensed
yariety."-Philadelphia Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
HIS GUN,

Bill-Did you say that gun OF yours
would shoot 1000 yards!
Jill-That's what I did.
"Well, IFS marked to shoot only ooe
yards"
eyes, but there are two barrels
Yonkers Statesman.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
HIS USEFULNESS.

Landlady-I rather like having one
dyspeptic at my table.
VisitOr-HOw queer!
Landlady-Oh. no; he makes the
other boarders ashamed to find fault
Indianapolis Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
THE AGGRAvATING TROLLEY.

THE AGGRAvATING TROLLEY.
"This snail-like pace" growled the
FIRST trolley car passenger, lis enough
70 rifle q saint"
Eyes, these cars are peculiar, re-
piled the philosophic man. "When
vou're in a car it simply crawls; but
when you're trying to catch 1t 1t fies
along at top speed."-Philadelphis
Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
Stir the Soil.

TAT q recent Farmers Institute in
Maine, Professor G. NJ. Gowell. Of the
University Of Maine, began by saying
that the general opinion had gone
abroad that the soil Of the State Of
Maine was not fertile or productive.
but the chemist had proved. that
this was not the case by analysis of
the soil from various average Maine
farms, and In every case 1t had been
found to contain enough Of the essen
tial plant foods to produce maximum
crops for an almost unlimited number
of years; the reason why good crops
were not produced lay in the fact that
these ingredients were In such COM
position that while the chemist could
easily find 1t the plant was unable to
do so; the farmer must, therefore, till
the soil in such q manner that these
plant foods would be available to the
plant; this must be done by turning
the soil and allowing the air to circu-
late freely through it. The same thing
might be said Of many Of the worn on,
farms elsewhere in New England, but
in many there is need for returning to
the soil supply of organic matter,
which was abundant when the land
was newly cleared. This, by its decay
In the soil. not only adds fertility. but
makes 1t more porous that air may
penetrate into it, and helps to make
available the mineral elements In it.
Where the farm is remote from large
cities and not much stock is kept, the
easiest and cheapest way to obtain the
organic matter is to grow green crops
to plow under. For this purpose clover
stands at the head, where it will
grow, but peas. buckwheat, rye and
other green crops may be used.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Through Pullman Palace 6leepers
between New Orleans and Memphis.
Kansas City. st. Louis and Chicaas
Without change. making direct ecnnso
lions With Hrst-clsss lines TO oil points
The great steel bridge spanning th4
Ohio river At Cairo completed, and IL
tsaias freight and passenger nov run
nAng regularly over II, thus avoiding ths
6slays and annoyance incident 10 trans
(H ~ ferry boat
4. Il. HANSON. Gen. rs Agk.
Chicago.
Ira 4 aacsz. \ ,. T.. HaapAls
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Graduates hold leading positions all over the
country. instruction all personal.
HAVING numerous business connections ana
being universally and reputAbly known, We
have superior advantages N aiding students 70
secure situations,
ga stor Z 10 connected With souie College
IN which students do actual business Win
real goods and actual money, and they Keep
The books In the latest labor saving forms.
Students enter at any time. English, AGA,
demic, Shorthand and Business schools. All
separate faculties. Send for catalogue
Address GEO. SOULE q SONS
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.

A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.
"Have you ever had any thrilling
adventures, PenelOpe|
Eyes: once I stood on the arm Of a
couch to fix a window curtain and the
couch shot across the room with me-"
Chicago News
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

AN EXCHANGE OF CONFIDENCE
1.-THE Boston girl I was engaged to
picked me up on grammer before q
week had passed over our heads"
"You got off easy. The one knew
corrected my English while l was
proposing to her."-Chicago Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

The average woman can sweep into
q room more effectively than she can
sweep 1t out.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
THE MYSTERY OF THE AGES.

Dickerman-There's one thing that
puzzles me.
Rawley-And pray what is that!
Dickerman-How it happens that
the new woman is generally not a
very young one.-Boston Transcript.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

~ COLLEGE, ],
"A New Orleans, La.
Il yesrs renowned ~ . lead.
or, No false promises made,
no charlatanjsm practiceo.
Over 100 Gold and Silver Med.
Ais, Diplomas ETC., AWARD "a
ne BY American and European
expeditions. Com erctaA
Couree includes Expert Ac.
counting and Auditing, ana
IS Guaranteed Higher ana
Superior to any other IN the
south. We own our college
building and have unequaiiec
facilities and an unexceneo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-02
RUTH HANNA's DEBUT.
Daughter OF Ohio senator Intro
duced to Society.

duccd to Society.
Cleveland. o. Jan. 2.--The coming
out party Of Miss Ruth Hanna, the
younges, daughter OF Senator Hanna,
las. night was a pronounced social sue
cess. The reception and dance We're held
in the Chamber of Commerce. which
vas engaged for the occasion because of
the distance of the Hanna home from
the center of the city. The guests in
cluded all the leading society people of
Cleveland. 1900 invitations having been
issued The hall in which the party &C.
CURED was decorated in a most artistic
way with evergTeers. holly, smilax and
red satin ribbons.
The debutante received in bower of
palins at one side Of the hall She was
attended by her father. her mother, her
sister, Miss Mabel Hanna and her
grandmother, Mrs. ID. p. Rhodes
Miss Hanna gown wasof white filmy
gauze, with cream silver spangles all
over. II. 1t war made over white satin.
The waist. which was cut low at the
neck, was OF white satin, with the entire
front of gauze. AT the left side of the
FRONT of the waist was how of pink
liberty satin running over the left shoul-
def and down the back, being cnught
heFe and there with bows Of pink velvet
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-02
NEW RAILWAY ALLIANCE.
oux City May Become Interested
In Grenf y. orr Ila.i.n


In C;rent ortlcrn
si,,,x ,ss,,. T,,,s !, s,.,,,,ss = M, :. : !
s,,,,,.,, :, b. Mn
= 49,; :
!, = n ;,gs,,.s
~, u "a, ~, ,,,,,.,,
ing p,,n,o,. n, ,ss,vs ..bat M 1I,11
..,, 49,
A., s,9l;.,n,s - ~. f.,ss,+ ,cn,,hs,.,,
N.srtherr r,acits NrskNs,,l,.5a 4 81
pam Iss,,i,,,,,,.,s r t,bin a., r.,is.
nn,q..,. p;,,,,s,,,, NI,,.ss,,, .,,,,i s.a,d.
ara on ss,,srj,..ss & v.r:,t ,,,is n,o,... i
sa:,, ~ fliea,s Il e sa,,tI ,ba ~ fsva,,-
l,,;,.iS,s., ,,sit, n. f,,.,, 10 a
t,ars On ~. ,s,r.,,,e..b ~ No. ,.,,-
,,a,.s ,.i,if.h ,,.,s =,
AZ 10 a,.sstly, atss,. .p,ar,Ta NfiSya,,,; a
has afly,sn5,s, 81 b;s,h ~ 1a7 bssng ia,
h, q sl;s.,ast. ,,o;,, 4, 49,. ,e,,9s,nd =,
s,,assea s.r,;ne.,sn sor ,os f,,st "A ~ &,
~ al, t.,r, j ss.Iv 49, ,aa .,,,,; sti,l
bole,s t,s,a 49,, tt,a svstsls,,
T,l,a ,,nt..n,,s1 s.,s,,l. ~ s,,,h ~, AZ
,ieht q c.rse.. ,,,.a1 E.
s,s. a-..s,Is ~ si,snv f,ir,. 7rb., ~ J,,,r-
,;,,e-,{s,, !, Il tI{,, ,r,ar.s,. - 49,,
elos.S. aIlis4 M. bean ,r.,i Ia !, 80. !
i,ne NM sr,b.s S,,ls,s "a, ~. rss,,,3,,g
>r,.r.,,s ~, sis,,,,. go.
lon It az, 4 ,ii.,,es 81. q ra,v,nra Nsbs
ara . ali know, Tn. n, il3y3,,k,.a MA !
oppcrtu,,itv sor western .sypansinn: In
,,ead II r,,,,s, ,inei connection.
8. ;tSis har,s a. ~. non !, Is 7, J,
~ e;,r,n3,,e,s ,,,ss ae,,,f,3 No. 81
investors n tha Rnri,ns..on ,hs Mn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-02
KilIed by the Cars.

Burlington, Jan. 2.-Harry Garfield
Bowman, son of II. G, Bowman, was
killed by the cars sunday night at the
Agency street. crossing. The accident
occurred at few minutes before 10
O'Clock. No. a, the night passenger from
the west, was coming into Burlington
young Bowman, who had spent part of
the afternoon here. was returning to his
home, west of town. when, as he was
crossing the tracks at Agency street.
No. 4 struck his buggy and 1t was
.Gashed against the wall along the creek
The jar threw Bowman out and down
into the bed Of the little stream, his
head striking a rock, and it is believed
that he died instantly. AS soon as the
train could be stopped party went
back to look for the body and found the
young man several feet from where the
accident occurred.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-02
All hogs subject 10 government In

spection.
PROVISIONS.
Marshallsown grucers quote the fol-
lowing prices tor country produce:
Pots toes40 cents.
Egss-20 cents.
Butter-1S cents in trade.
POULTRY
Butchers, commission and cold stof-
age houses are paying the following
cash prices:
Esgs-15 cents. subject to inspection.
Chickens cents
Young turkeys-6 cents.
HIDES, TALLOv AND WOOL.
H. Willard Son g Co. are paying the
following prices:
No. green hides cents.
No. green hides-4 cents.
Peits-4o@so cents.
Horse hides-1.6oQe
Tallow-311s.
Beef fat-1
Wool-15016.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-02
Pioneer OF clarke county Dead.

Special to Times Republican.
Osceola, Jan. 2.-The funeral of James
Teller occurred here yesterday. MIR. Tel
Ter was one of Clarke county's earliest
settlers. He was highly esteemed by all
who knew him. He was a former resi-
dent of Washington township. He had
Keen in failing health for several years
and died on Dec. 80, 1900, at the age of
SO Years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-02
Paid Dear for Hi. Lee.

B. d. Glanton, of ThackeryIlle, Tex.
in two years paid over 5000 to doctors to
cure running sore on his leg. Then.
they wanted to cut 1t Off but he cured
1t with one box of Buchlen's Arnica
salve. Guaranteed cure for piles; Is
cents box. Sold by George p. Powers.
druggist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-02

The strike of the stemmers of the to-
bacco trust tthe Continental Company
is likely to spread to the independent
factories. Notice Of a desire for an in
crease of wages has been given and a
formal demand is likely to be made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-02
81. Loul. a.rodnce.

st. Louis, Jan. 2.
Wheat Cash, 751s a7sA May. 76ls.
Corn-cash, s5%@3s; May, ssMs.
Oats-Cash, 23&M24aa; May, 25l..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-02
New 1orK Produce.

New York, Jan. Q.
wheat-May. $3.50.
Corn-May, 42ss.
Butter-Firnl; 1TGo5.
Eggs-Firm; 21926.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-02
ASSOCIATED PRESS MAkkETs.
Nhic.ao i've Ssocx

Chicago, Jan. 2 2.
Cattle Estimated receipts, 1900.
strong, a dime higher; beeves. a.75ee6.2o.
stcckers, 2T5tq4.30; COWS, 2.6oa4.4o, Tex
ans, 3.40@4.1,.
Hogs Estimated receipts, 10000
* 10 cents higher, heavy 4.90M5.l 10,
i ght. 1850 $40: mixed. 4.s5Q5.15.
Sheep Steady; 3.50M4.f5, lambs, 4 ,250D