davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
THE FIRST ICE CREAM.

Experiences Of Early Experiments
With a DeIicacy Now Common.
New York Sun: Mrs. Alexander Hamil-
ton had the first ice cream In the city OF
Washington. She used to tell with amuse.
ment of the delight with which President
Andrew Jackson first tasted II.
Guests at the next White House recep-
ton were treated to the frozen mystery,
and great was the fun of the initiated
when they saw the reluctance Of others
to taste the cold stuff.
Those from the rural districts especially
first eyed 1t suspiciously. then melted eact
spoonful with the breath before swallow
ing 1t. The next time they had a chance
they ate 1t will. delight.
The late Senator John NJ. Palmer used
to tell about the first time ice cream was
served In Springfield, the capital OF Hi.
nois. Al an evening party 1t was passed
around in small saucers.
In the process of freezing the hostess
had got a little salt In the cream, and as
no one had tasted 1t before. 1t was thought
to be the proper flavor. An old states
man, when asked how he liked the new
dish, said:
I'D like 1t better If 1t were either sweet
or salty, but / don't think the mixture
Is very appetizing."
Imagine the feelings of the poor hostess
when she discovered that her much.
vaunted new dessert had been full of salt,
and no one knew enough to tell her of the
accident.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
THE SONGS OF RMIEs
How "A Hot Time" Found Its Way Into
the British Camps in Africa.

New York World: Probably the only
melody that was ever written that was
made a war song In two continents for
the armies of two nations is "A Hot
Time in the Old Town Tonight"
Notwithstanding the silly, meaning
less words, except for the line that
makes the title, 1t is truly a martial
melody. 1t has a swing and go in it that
provoke enthusiasm and cheerfulness.
1t Is a march, as all good campaign
songs are likely to be, and a mighty
good one. 1t has the same qualities
that made Tramp, Tramp, the Boys
Are Marching" and Marching Through
Georgia" the popular songs of the fed
eral troops during the civil war, and a
certain l~iveliness and sprightliness that
they 10 not possess.
1t will be remembered that "A Hot
Time was the favorite song of the
American soldiers in the Spanish war,
and that they sung 1t so often that the
S~paniards thought 1t the national air.
No other song approached 1t in popu-
larity, The Banks OF the Wabash" be-
ing a poor second.
While the adoption Of a ragtime mel
ody as a martial sons provoked won
dering comment, those who think about
those things were not greatly surprised.
But the fac that "a Hot Time" fairly
took the British troops in South Africa
by storm Is far more remarkable. 1t was
far and away the most popular song of
the South African campaign, and the
Tommy Atkinses sang 1t as often and
with as much enthusiasm as did Uncle
Sans soldiers In Cuba and the Philip
pines. Every military band in the SER
vice played 1t, and every regiment had
at least one verse of its own. Their
was one chorus, however, that was
sung almost universally, and it ran:
One, two, three, the relief Of Kimberly.
Four, five six. the relief Of Ladysmith,
Seven, eight nine, we got there just in
time
There's a hot time in the Transvaal to-
night.
1t will be seen that the words follow
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
I'M WAX.
Secrets Of the Testing Tank Of the
British Admiralty Constructors.

BFFNiDu H1utFatkI (on3tfhctoFts 1
Pail Mall Gazette: One Of the most Inn
portant AID certainly the least KNOWN CO
naval establishments IL the testing house
at Maslar. 80 jealousy are the secrets Of
this place guarded that naval officers
even are not allowed 10 enter II unless
they first obtain an official permit. These
permits are but ~sparingly granted, for
the British admiralty has a penchant for
not letting Its right hand, as represented
by one branch of the service, know what
it's left hand, represented by other
branches, is doing. In this case secrecy
Is not maintained without good reason,
for the testing tank, to give the place its
everyday name, Is a. sort Of incubator
where the ideas of naval architects are
Matched out When the chief constructor
designs a new ship his proposals are laid
before he admiralty, and, IL approved, a
rough draught Is sent % the officials in
charge OF the testing tank. These make
a complete model of the proposed new
man-of-war, and carry out experiments
which demonstrate to a nicely whether a
ship of the submitted design will achieve
what is expected of 1t.
The model is made - scale n of para
fine wax, the only substance suitable for
the purpose. 1t Is then placed in a long
| tank filed with water. To the bow of
the model is affixed a length of string
having a weight hung at the other end OF
It.. This weight gradually draws the
model along the tank. AS 1t moves calu-
lations are made, which give the speed
of the vessel under various conditions and
with different engine powers. stability
is also ascertained, for two guides run on
either side of the model the fu1l length or
the tank. Careful watch Is kept to see
whether the model heels to one side OF the
other, and not until Ii has fi0ated the
full distance without touching the guides
Is the stability correct. Should the model
lean to one side or the other the top.
heavy parts are carefully shaved off until
perfect equilibrium Is obtained. The shaw
ings are then weighed In delicate bal
ances, and calculations made which give
to a pound the reductions in weight which
have to be made in various parts of the
ship to insure her the right degree OF
metacentric height. When this has been
done the information obtained Is sent UP
to the admiralty. The necessary modih-
cations are made and the complete plans
of the ship got out. Once again the test
ing tank is called into operation. More
wax models are made and tried, and not
until the officials at Haslar report that
all is as desired Is the order to build the
ship given.
The tanks were established as the out
core of a series of important experiment.
In the effect of wave motion upon ships,
These experiments were begun by the late
Mr.. Froude, a brother of James Anthony
Froude, who made discoveries of such i'm.
portance that the admiralty adopted his
methods of research, and set up the es'
Enlistment at Haslar. placing Mr.
Frouche in charge of It.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20

the rule of the popular songs that the
rhymes shall be imperfect ones. The
melody apparently did not reach South
Africa by way of England. for IL was
practically unknown In England until
the returning troopers sang It. Now it
is heard everywhere.
II France should go to wal II Is not
unlikely that the method would become
one of the campaign airs OF her troops.
although that nation has perhaps the
finest martial song ever written, the
"Marseillaise." AS long ago as 1897 "a
Hot Tine was popular In Paris, inc
the students and others used to sing IL
as they ~zigzagged through the streets
with arms interlaced. II was introduced
in Paris by Yvette Guilbert, who had
the words translated into French, and
they were extremely funny. But 1t was
the air that made II popular.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20


Across the frosty christmas-side a mighty
chorus rolls,
Clear as the peal OF church bells ring
Ing over meal sisS moor,
Hymned By the myriad heavenly hosts of
saved and gladdened souls.
"~Remembar, at this giving time, remem-
Der, We, the poori
"Remember, .ye. the Managers Child at
humble Bethlehem,
The Cruciiedl who spent His blood TO
ransom and to savei
Remember. we, the needy, yea, for He was
one OF theml
At this. the giving time, remember, we
what Jesus gave!'
Above the frosty Christmas-tide the cho-
rus grandly scars
Obi human hearts, lift up to 1t! Lift up
an answering strain
While from the holy host the peerless
harmony o%utpours.
And stretch the hand Of Charity to
soothe where there is pain!
-Cluskey Cromwell, In Washington Star,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
Fifty Dollars to Sit Down.

Carmel, Ind, Dec. 15.-Mr. Joseph L
Duffey relates an experience that has
aroused considerable interest in this
locality. 1t Is best given In his own
words:
when l was working In the fields"
says Mr.. Duffey, II would be ready to
quit, but ! could not get to the house
| was so weak. 1t was worth fifty
dollars to get to sit down.
Il had no strength and a person
without strength is not much use.
But bless the Lord took four boxes
Of Dodd's Kidney Pills and they gave
me health, strength and appetite.
Il might say l am cured, but l will
keep on taking Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Yes, I'll get them IL 1t takes the last
thing On the farm"
Dodd's Kidney Pills have effected
quite a number Of other cures here and
1t seems safe to say they are an effec-
tive and permanent cure for all dis
eases arising from the Kidney
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
A Friends Advice.

New York Weekly: Jack-I have a
chance to marry a poor girl whom 1 love,
or q rich woman whom l do not love.
Which would you advise?
George-Love is the salt of life, my
friend. Without It all else Is naught. Love
pure love, makes poverty, wealth, pain a
Joy, earth a heaven.
Jack-Enough. / will marry the poor
girl whom / love.
George-Bravely spoken! BY the way,
would you-er-mind introducing me to
the rich woman whom you do not love?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
Out Of the Swim.

New York Weekly: Mr.. De Style-Why
have you cut Mrs. Highupp from your list
of acquaintances?
Mrs. De Style-They have lost their
money.
Mr.. De Style-Who says so?
Mrs. De Style-No one; but I've learned
that she is giving her daughters a
thorough education. That shows that she
wants them to be school eachers
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
An Old Story.

Puck: Hiram-It tells here In this
paper about a German doctor who has
discovered a sure cure for consump-
ton.
Silas--It does beat all how slow them
foreigners are, don't 1t? Why, they've
been sellin' sure cures for consumption
down to the village drug store for the
last twenty yearsi
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
How to DISCOURAGE TREATING,

New York Weekly: Gayboy-Have a
drink with me?
MISUNDERSTANDING. Here's to you.
Ga!boy-Ah! That's good.
MISUNDERSTANDING. Order another
round If you like. / belong to the Anti
Treating league, and have promised not
to treat, but there is nothing in the rules
about accepting treats. Order right along,
old boy, You pay, and I'll drink.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
Cause for Sorrow.

Cleveland Leader: Black-Why do you
look so downcast?
White-I gave my wife a $40 bill, be-
cause / thought she would like to buy
me a Christmas present. She took the
money, and now she Is showing her
friends a nice New Years bonnet.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
Poor M emory.

Philadelphia Press: Towne-Rather abb
se~nt-minded, isn't he?
Browne-Extrn mely 70. Why, the other
night when he got home he knew there
was something he wanted to do, but he
couldn't remember what 1t was until he
had sat up over an hour trying to think.
Towne-And did he finally remember 1t?
Browne-Yes. he & scovered that he
wanted to go to bed early.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
The o Turned.

Judge: Mrs. Cobwigger-While it's
true that women wear mems neckties,
you surely couldn't expect me to APP
pear In public In such a monstrosity as
this. Where in the world did you ever
get such q tie?
Cobwigger-My dear, that's the one
you bought for me last Christmas.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
Circum stances Alter Cases, Etc.

New York SUM-: Old Lady, whom the
Rev. DR.. Dryleigh has helped up the
church steps-Can you tell me who
is to preach today?
"Dr Dryleigh, madam"
Old L~ady-Please help me down
stairs again.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
No Cause for Alarm.

Chicago News: An excited man rus -
up to a Cincinnati policeman one ?
last week and exclaimed:
Officer, please come quick and assist
me; my wife has fallen into the river"
well, don't get excited" replied the po-
liceman, calmly. She'll only get her
clothes a little muddy; it's impossible for
any one to sink In the Ohio river.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20

Punch: Hostess-Please don't leave
off, Miss Jessop. Miss but shan't
/ bore you? 1t is possible to have too
much of a good thing, you know.
Hostess-Yes; but that doesn't apply
to your playingl
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
MAreiu That

Philadelphia Press: There was a time"
she complained, when you thought moth
ing was good enough for >"
$50 1t was replied the brute, land l
should lave made 1t a point to see that
you always got It,"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
Stock Stories.

Harper's Magazine: He was very quiet
during the first course. and everyone for
got that he was there. AS dessert was
being served, however, the host told a
story. When he had finished and the
laughing had ceased. the little son ex-
claimed, delightedly, Now. papa, tell the
other one"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20

Many of US might be happy IF we did
not suffer from disorders of the liver.
Then we ought to use DIR. August Koe-
nig's Hamburg Drops, which cure the
disorders and bring the whole system to
q healthy condition.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20

New York Weekly: Daughter--Them
Collisions says they came over In the
Mayflower.
Mother-They does, does they? Well,
you just tell them 1 seen a pictur' Of II in
a book and Is was nothin' but a sailing
SIP.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
A Resurrected
Christmas.

On one of those misty, gray evenings
so common to December. a certain
street corner was suddenly enlivened
by a gay whistle, a boy, a bundle of
hand-bills and a bucket of paste. With
the cold gaze of the electric eye upon
him, the boy plastered a bill upon the
tall wooden pole, and then stepped back
to gaze admiringly on his work, and to
give an extra dab or two at the lose
edges which thereupon chung to their
support In approved artistic style.
Three women were approaching from
different directions, and, thinking to do
a good stroke of business for him en-
ployer by attracting attention to his
advertisement, he whistled very sharp
ly and quite off the key, as he slowly
picked up his pail to leave.
One old lady stopped and exclaimed,
impatiently:
IF you must whistle, why don't you
whistle a tuner"
The boy only laughed good-natured-
ly, and took himself off in haste, but
the two women approached uttering
little expressions of surprise and pleas
ure; for they were old friends, and at
the very moment of meeting each had
been thinking over bygone days, when
their lives were closely interviewer.
We'll, here we are" gayly exclaimed
Estella; three graces In ungrace-
full attire! Did you ever heal such a
fearful whistle as hat bay hod? First
ne tool me off my feet and then I
frightened him into finding his. Dc see
him rum she added, as the youth dis
appeared round a corner.
Are you going homer" she inquired.
They simply answered: Yes" and all
turned to rea6 thu poster that had
seemed to draw them together:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
before Chrlatmas-

Chicago Record-Herald: Say, MAJ"
What, Freddy?"
IF / wuz as good as this all tn time
I'd git sick an die, wouldn't II"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20

Until recently medical missionaries
were the only doctors In Madagascar.
The capital now has a school OF medi-
cine and a hospital.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20
Inharifed MIatrusf.

Indianapolis Journal: Bessie, nave you
written your letter to Santa CLAUSE"
"Yes, ma; but don't you go an give it
to pa to mail"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20

MRS. Hayes First Letter Appealing to Mrs. Pinkham for Help:
DEAR. Mrs. PTNKHAM:-Ih have been under Boston doctors treat
ment for a long time without any relief. yhey tell me / have a fbrod
tumor. cannot sit down without great pain, and the soreness extends
domen ais swollen, and have had flowing spells for three years. Nv ap-
pette Is not good. cannot walk or be on my feet for any length of time.
The symptoms of Fibrod Tumor given i'll your little book a-
Gmurately describe my case, SO write to you for advice" - (Signed Mrs.
Note the result of Mrs. Pinkham's advice-aI.
though she advised Mrs. Hayes, of Boston, to AXE
her medicine which she knew would help her
her letter contained a mass of additional instruc-
lions as to treatment, all of which helped to bring
about the happy result.
"DEAn Mrs. PNKHAM: = Sometime ago I wrote to you describ-
ing my symptoms and asked your advice. You replied, and / followed
all your directions carefully, and to-day l am a well woman.
expelled the tuner and strengthened my whole system. I can walk
miles now.
"Lydia L. Pinkharn's Vegetable Compound is worth five dol
lars q drop. 1 advise all women who are afflicted with tumors or
female trouble of any kind to give it a faithful triaL"-(Signed) Mrs.
t. +. HAYES, 22 Dudley st, Qoxbury) Boston, Mass.
Mountains of gold could not purchase such testimony or take
the place Of the health and happiness which Lydia e. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound brought to Mrs. Hayes.
Such testimony should be accepted by all women as convincing
evidence that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound stands
without a peer as q remedy for all the distressing ills of women; all
ovaria- troubles; tumors; inhammations liberation, falling and dis
placements of the womb; backache; irregular, suppressed or painful
menstru c.. Surely the volume and character OF tho testimonial let
trs we are daily printing in the newspapers can leave no room for doubt.
Mrs. Hayes at her above address will gladly answer any letters
which sick women may write for fuller information about her illness.
Her gratitude to Mrs Pinkham and Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
great for her to take in return for her health and happiness.
Truly Is it said that it is Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound that's curing SO many women, and no other medicine don't Tor.
get this when some druggist wants to sell you something else.
S5OOO ! sSsHssa am 4 i. ssssvt$ fl fI $$ D. :S: %:;::S ~ S E$::s ~: |. :. =. a''. s. .
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20

The Bank of France car compel its
customers TO receive ons-flfth OF money
drawn In gold. =
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1902-12-20

Mrs. Austln's Cereals Lxye the largest sale
of any similar goods. Try hem and you
will understand why.
The Newark journal., 1902-12-19
THE COUNTRY PAPER TIT. Bryan Flakes Some Pertinent Remarks Concerning the
 Country Press"

Hon. W, ]. Bryan has the fol- lowing to say concerning the coun- try newspapers Tn n recent issue of his paper, The Commoner:
 During the campaigns of 1896 and 1900, md the lesser campalensl since the former date, the demo- cratic party has found it's chief newspaper support amongf the loyal democratic newspapers so often designated us 'sthe country press" With a few notable ex- captions the metropolitan news papers chased as democratic de- serted the democratic standard and lent their aid to the repuhli- can party. But the assertions from the ranks of "the country press we,e so few that they were not noticeable. With a loyalty that could not be swerved and an ability that challenged the admir- atiop of the opposition, 'sthe coun- try press rallied to the democrat lc standard aud performed prodl- gies of valor. .'The country press" h;ss ever been loyal, and because of this every democratic ewspa- per that is embraced in this desi2- nation deserves and should have the hearty support of democrats in its community. A we'll edited local newspaper exercises an i'm portant influence, not always visi- hle 10 the casual observer, but al- ways apparent when the test comes. Hundreds of such eemo- cratic weeklies and small dailies re9eh The Commoner's exchange table regularly, and they are Il constant source of inspiration. Let democrats show by their ac- tiohs that they appreciate the un- swerving loyalty and tireless ener- gy of the democratic newspapers that have stood up tor the party and it's principles Ill the face of influences that have corrupted 60 many metropolitan daillee. The local democratic newspapers de- serve great deal more than they usually get. Now let democrats see that their local organs get all they deserve.
The Newark journal., 1902-12-19
Happenings of Local Interest

Bud Campbell is building q sub stantial residence on his place near Magness.
 Attorney $. A. Moore returned from Searcy last Saturday where he had business in court.
 Mrs. N. T. Cabler, of Tucker man, visited relatives and friends here the first of the week.
 k. T. Magness deposited a dol lar in our depleted treasury Sat urday to apply on subscription.
 Andy Hogan, of Union, Fulton county, left for his home Saturday after visit with relatives near Magness.
 Miss Ethel Woods, the efficient assistant teacher in the public school, spentSunday with her par ents at Batesville.
 w. H. Jones, a prominent citi- zen of the Paroquet neighborhood, was transacting business in town Saturday. He made The Journal  very pleasant call, advanced his subscription one year and ordered the Commercial Appeal sent to his address.
The Newark journal., 1902-12-19
Clarksvilie Bank Robbers.

Circuit Judge w. l.. Moose has sentenced George Durham and Fred Underwood to hang on Feb ruary 5, 1903, persuant to the con- viction of the two men for mur- del in the first degree in the kill ing of Sheriff John II. Powers on February ,, 1902. Durham was vely nervous, hut Underwood stood still and hardly batted his. eyes, When asked if they had anything to say before the death sentence was passed upon them they replied they did net. Judge Moose then passed the death sen tence, fixing February 5, 1863, as the time of the execution, one year from the day Sheriff Powers was killed.
The Newark journal., 1902-12-19
rlet a Peculiar Death.

Wynne, Dee. 13.-Slm David son, the 10-year-old son of ". H i. Davidson, a farmer living Il mile east of this town, met death in d peculiar manner yesterday,
 While waiting for his mother to prepare his breakfast the little fellow strayed into his father S gin-house. A thousand pounds of cotton seed was stored in the mill. and the boy began playing about 1t. He dug d deep hole in tue seed and was climbing to the top of the pile to slide down into the aperture when he lost his balance and fell head foremost into the opening.
 His father called him tor break fast few minutes later, but re- celving no answer went into the gln-house to look for him. He saw the boys feet sticking out from the top of the pile of cotton seed and on pulling his son out found that his neck had been broken. Physicians were called in at once, but there were no sign of life lett in the body.
The Newark journal., 1902-12-19
General News Notes.

Under the provisions otthe will of k. c. Billings, the millionaire philanthropist, sl 100000 is given away to charity.
 Dora Meek, the sleeping girl of Centralia, h., is reported to be improving, though she IS still sleeping, having passed her eighth eth day.
 Two men were killed and eI9ht seriously burned in a gas explo sion in the water-works tunnel 100 feet below Lake Erie at Cleve- land, Ohio.
 Illinois laipr men are preparing to use all tEeir influence upon the coming session of the Legislature to procure the repeal Of the con yict labor law.