davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
A Club Woman,s Adventure

New York World; One of the dele.
gates from the far south to the Gem
eral Federation of Womens Clubs at
tended he reception at the Texas state
building at he fair recently, and II
heavy thunderstorm came up. She was
impatient to be off. but averse to facing
u deluge. One of the commissioners
gave guard DOLLAR TO summon a We
hicle for her. After three quarters of
an hour the guard returned with IA
Red Cross ambulance. The delegate
demurred. but the guard assured her
that she only had to pretend to be q
little sick" and the thing WAS done.
Entering into the joke. she descend
ed the stair leaning on the arm of a
sympathetic friend AS the guard care
fully arranged the invalid" ON the
cushions he managed to whisper that
she would be obliged to go to the hos
pital on the exposition grounds for a
few moments. as the ambulance was
obliged to report every passenger there
first. All sorts of horrible possibilities
flashed through her mind. Suppose
they should imagine she had something
terrible the matter with her and insist
upon an operation? Such mistakes had
been made before.
BY the time she was half way to the
hospital she Was as thoroughly sick as
even the guard could have desired. She
alighted white and shaking. Only fear
that she would involve everybody in
serious trouble kept her from shrieking
aloud as she WAS conducted into the
presence Of two doctors and two trained
nurses. Her pulse was felt and her
temperature was taken. she madly in
sisting the while that there was moth
ing the matter with her-absolutelv
nothing"
The doctor shook his head gravely.
Threatened with nervous prostation."
was his verdict. You ought to be put
to bed at once"
Her protestations became almost
fearful and her prayers to be sent back
to her hotel We're finally granted. She
was escorted to the car by an atten-
tive surgeon and carefully lifted
aboard. whereupon she promptly SUBJ
sided into her handkerchief
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Religion for That Reaion,

Rev. V. b. Carroll. a prominent south.
ern clergyman. tells the following story,
says the Mobile Register: I'VE were
driving out one Sunday from Decatur.
when we came upon negro with club
IN MS hand and freshly killed 'possum
his prize, and the colonel said:
NV friend. do you know it is Sunday?'
'Sartin, boss.
Are you a religious man?
from church.
And what sort of religion have YOU
got that permits you to go hunting on
Religion? Religions? queried the man.
as he held the 'possum up with one hand
and scratched his head with the other.
Does you 'spect amy black man In Ala
bama is gwine to tie hisselr up to any re-
ligion dat lows possum to walk right
across the road ahead Of him an git away
free. M sab! A religion which Won't
bend a little when fat 'possum heads
you off couldn't be Established round yers
by all the preacha ~ ne universe,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

ping in the path and facing his COM
panion, IF you don't lend me this
money, by - I'll shoot myself"
Surreymore turned pale and then
said:
Il think can manage it. Come with
me to my rooms.
At dinner that evening Max and the
Pole, who shared his table. We're in
high spirits. Neither had much appe-
title but both drank freely.
1T will be all or nothing with me
tonight" said the Pole, his wistful eyes
aglow. Il feel as If | might do soine-
thing great break the bank. perhaps;
who knows and he told stories of
men who had made vast fortunes in
few hours at the tables.
SO eNhilarated did Max feel that he
almost danced on his way from The
hotel to the casino. where. Without loss
of time. he began to play. winning and
losing alternately, while his pulse beat
high, his heart leaped. and the glare
of light, the sea of faces, and sounds
of voices confused and niad,ienssi iiili.
When he had lost the last franc he
had possessed he rose and staggered
through the tirongs. away from the
pitiless, curious eyes from the laughter
U! this hell, and Went out into the cool
gardens, smelling of orange trees and
Niolets. and musical With the splashing
of fountains. He could hardly realize
that he was penniless. But on suddenly
turning down an alley he came upon Il
procession whose sight froze his blood,
an,! fascinated him SO that he could not
move until it had passed AS ii did,
the light of a lantern carried by one
who bore ife!ess figure showed him
the face of the Pole. white us marble,
save whore org tempe WAS spiisled by
blood
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
A Reeord-nreakar.

Three fellow travellers in the smok-
lng-room Of fast train were discus
Sing the speed Of trains.
Il was in train once" said the
first man. that beat everything ever
rode in for speed. Why, 1t went sc
fast that the telegraph poles at the
side OF the track looked like an i'm
mense ne-toothed comb"
That's nothing" said the second
traveller; II remember riding in an ex-
press on the-and-that went at
such gait that the telegraph poles
looked like solid board fence"
I The third man made an exclamation
OF Impotence.
"Ah. you fellows don't know what
high speed on railroad is. Why l
travelled west from Chicago last month
I'm train that went at such pace that
when we passed some alternate fields
iof corn and beans they looked like sue
otash!"--Harper's Weekly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
RACE DONE 2
Not q Bit Of It,

A man who thought his race was rub
made food find that brought him
back to perfect health.
Zone year ago was unable to per-
form any labor; in fact, l was told by
my physicians that they could do moth
ing further for me. was fast sinking
away, for an attack of grip hid left
my stomach so weak 1t could not digest
any food sufficient to keep me alive.
There l was just wasting away,
growing thinner every day and weaker.
really being snuffed out simply because
u could not get any nourishment from
food.
Then my sister got after me to try
Grape-Nuts food which had done much
good for her and she finally persuaded
me, and although no other food had
done me the least bit of good my stom-
ach handled the Grape-Nuts from the
first and this food supplied the nourIsh-
ment had needed. In three months I
was so strong moved from Albany to
San Francisco and now on my three
meals Of Grape-Nuts and cream every
day am strong and vigorous and do
fifteen hours work.
II believe the sickest person in the
world could do as do, eat three meals
Of nothing but Grape-Nuts and cream
and soon be on their feet again in the
flush Of best health like me-
Not only am In perfect physical
health again, but my brain Is stronger
and clearer than it ever was on the old
diet. hope you will write to the
names send you about Grape Nuts,
for want to see my friends well and
strong.
"Just think that year ago I was dy-
ling. but to day, although am over IS
years Of age. most people take me to be
less than 40. and feel just as young as
! look" Name given by Postum Co.
battle Greek, Mich.
There's reason.
Look for the little book, 1.-THE Road
to MELVILLE" In each pkg.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Free to Twenty-Five Ladies.

The Defiance Starch Co. will give
Is ladies round trip ticket to the
st. Louis Exposition. to five ladies
In each of the following states: I'LL
nois. Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and
Missouri who Will send in the largest
number Of trade marks cut from a ten
cent. 16-ounce package OF defiance
cold water laundry starch. This
means from your own home, any
where In the above named states
These trade marks must be mailed to
and received by the Defiance Starch
Co.. Omaha. Nebr., before September
list, 1904. October and November
will be the best months to visit the
Exposition. Remember that Defiance
10 the only starch put Up In 16 OF. "a
full pound) to the package. You get
one-third more starch for the same
money than Of any other kind. and
Defiance never sticks to the iron.
The tickets to the Exposition will be
sent by registered mail September
9Th. Starch for sale by all dealers
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Grave to Rashness.

Philadelphia Press: ooh, George"
sighed the romantic girl. Il wish you
like the old time knights: [ wish you'd
do something brave to show Your love
for me-"
Gracious" cried her fiance, haven't
L agreed to marry you. and me only
getting $50 week."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Do Your Feet Acne and Hrrn,

Shake into you1 shoes Aliens Foot Ease,
powder for tho feet. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy Cures Corns, Bun
Ions, Swollen. Hot and Sweating Feet. At
all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
sent FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted, LIE
Roy, N. Y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Good SALESMAN.

Proprietor-How is that new sales
man doing?
Floor Walker-Great. Why. he could
sell box of writing paper to man
who couldn't write his name
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Equal to she Emergency.

Miranda Now. what would you dc
If You Were in iily place?
Algernon-Oh! I'd squeeze up little
bit and make room for you to sit beside
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

Tom--She said l was poem.
Dick-I guess that's why her old
man turned you down.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Couldn't Use Poetry.

.. Mrs. Winslow,s SOOTHING SYRUP Tor Children
lays pain cures wind coiic. % cents bottle
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
The Ways of Genius.

Did he leave many creditors?''
Well, his loss will be felt wlereve,
he was known"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28
Ba d for Picnics.

Baltimore Sun: The importation Of
red ants for the Texas cotton boil Vice.
vii will probably lessen the picnics in
that state.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

Weary-What' dat, beer?
Bean Eating Bill-Yes OATS de ap-
pellation by which it's designated now.
However. 1t was known to de Greeks
as alubrosia,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

can recommend Piso's Cure for Con
sumption for Asthma. 1t has given me
great relief.-W l.. Wood, Farmersburg,
Ind, Sept. 8, 1901.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

They had often talked of her country,
whose people he had learned To know
and love during the year or so he had
lived among them, while studying
chemistry in the laboratory of am
Italian chemist famous in the scientific
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-28

That evening Max was seated in the
dining room of his hotel at ono of the
little tables seated over the great saloon
when the stranger entered. cast a
rapid glance around, and seeing Max.
came toward him, bowed. and asked
permission to share his table. which
was gladly given.
Have You won?" Max asked inter-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
Lovers cannot Tell Which Is which.

Lovers (dnNo6- eli NtHfCH Is ustttCfta
CORVALLIS, Or, Feb. Is. - How
old is ANN Is easy money compared
with the question of the hour here.
The problem of which of the Apple
gate twins-identieaI Ia feature, voice
and manners Eva and which is Eve.
None but the two handsome young
women themselves knows which is
which, and to make matters worse
neither OF these will tell. AS a result
teachers at the Oregon Agricultural
college are unable to punish either for
hardness, neglect of lessons or abb.
senee from claSs--fOr such punishment
has been tried and Invariably falls to
the lot of the innocent.
Even the love of young men whose
hearts have been touched by the evil
dent beauty of both cannot tell which
Is the object OF their affections, and
gagemenfs for balls. parties and the
aters made by one Of the twins are
often kept by the other without the
escort being the wiser until the follow
ing day, when he receives notification
that Miss Eva, or Miss Eve, as the case
may be, has been sighted.
It Is claimed that at examination
time the twin best able to answer the
questions prepared by the board pre-
SCENTS herself and takes the test, for
the hand writing of the sisters is as
similar as are their faces, forms and
| clothing.
They are the daughters Of George
Apologize, a wealthy farmer of Doug
las county. and the granddaughter of
Gen. Jesse Apologize, one Of the best
known Oregon pioneers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
SABRINA. ''o o. ' fae SEVERN.
Hubert M Skinner.

THOSE who see and admire Frost's
famous picture Of the ancient
British heroine Sabrina are often at a
loss to understand 1t, for the story of
the sad virgin" depleted is not often
told In America, and without It the
picture is not easily understood.
The scene is under water, and Sa-
brina is being borne down the current,
surrounded by her maids Of honor.
She is not a mermaid, but a beautiful
girl in her bloom, with a crown of fair
hair, an expressive face and eyes Of
deepest blue.
Sabrina is a character In Millions
"Comus,' and figures in quite a num-
Der Of famous poems, so that she is
almost as much a classic character as
the heroines of Grecian and Roman
mythology, and her story as told to
British legend goes back to the days
before Rome was founaed-more than
thousand years, In fact before the
time Of Christ.
She was born In Troy Novant (Len-
DOM, in an underground palace or tenn
pie, and her birth was long a secret.
Her father was King Locrin, son Of
Brut, the founder of Britain. Loerin,
in his youth, was engaged to Guendo-
loena, the daughter of Corineus, who
has come down to us in nursery tales
as Jack the Giant Killer" When Lo-
erin became king of Britain, the region
to the northward, now called Scotland,
was invaded by a continental despot
named Humber. Locrin defeated him
in a great battle near the river then
known as the Abus. Humber was
drowned in the stream, which was
thenceforth called by his name. Among
the spells of the victory were three
beautiful maidens whom the slain king
had carried as captives from the con-
tinent. One Of these was Estrild, a
beauty of the Danish Or Swedish type.
with whom the young eonqueror be-
came infatuated at once. He carried
her with him to Troy Noyant, and
would have proclaimed her as his wife
but for his fear of the Giant Killers
wrath.
Sadly he married Guendoloena, as ne
had promised. But his heart Was fix
ed on the beautiful captive. OF Es-
trfld an old chrenicleF says: ''No
ivory or new-fallen snow could ex-
coed the whitaness of her skin" Pre-
sumably her cheeks. her eyes. her hair
and her lorna would have been praised
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
BY Hubert M. Skinner.

with equal extravaganza had the writer
gone into further details. Being only
heather, the kings Of Britain knew
nothing of the "mOrganatic' marriages
Of the Christian rulers of Europe In
our day. Despite his marriage to.
Guendoloena, King Locrin determined
to possess Estrild and to lead q double
life. He had a palace. or temple, with
deep recesses under ground, or at least
below the entrance hail. Here he spent
his hours of relaxation and merri-.
ment, pretending that he was engaged
in certain religious rites that women
could not understand.
Here the unfortunate Sabrina was
born, fnheriting the fatal beauty Of her
mother and her gentleneSS of manner.
After some years, the king grew
bolder and determined that the fair
young girl should not be imprisoned
longer in a single building. but that
both mother and daughter should have
the freedom of the city. The Giant
Killer was now dead, and Corineus,
not estimating Alright the courage and
strength of Guendoloena, openly rec
ognized Estrild as his wife and threw
off all disguise GuendoIoena, who
had suffered long In secret, now burn
ed with Jealousy and thirSted for re-
venge.
She repaired to Cornwall, the home
Of her childhood. and reused her IA
theirs friends and followers to revolt.
Soon she appeared at the head of an
invinctble army. The king, taken by
surprise, hastily raised force Of SOL
diers and went forth to meet her, talk
ing with him the innocent cause of all
the trouble. the mother and Gaugh-
ter.
The battle ragged with great fierce
ness along the banks of the river
which flows into the Bristol channel.
The king was defeated, and his defeat
became an utter rout. According to
one form Of the story he was slain
by an arrow. The queen rode over
the battlefield, encouraging her men,
When she found that the king was
dead she hurried on to seize Estrild
and Sabrina. They were flying from
the field in frantic terror. Estrild
was seized as she WAS crossing q
brook and slain before her daughters
eyes while both women were pleading
for mercy. There was no mercy in
the heart of Guendeloena She babe
/ her attendants to seize the trembling
captive and hurl her over the rocks
into the rushing stream below. Like
a nleteor's flash. the fair-haired girl
dropped from the ree1zs. The suIleH
waters closed over her, ana she was
seen no more. The river, which had
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20

been called the Stoure, now took her
name. It is said to have been Guen-
doloena,s wish that it should, in order
that her wrongs might be remembered.
The Britons, however, We're saddened
at the fate of maid so blameiess in
her own life, and Thought of her with
superstitious awe.
It was said that the gods did not
suffer her to die, but transformed her
into a goddess of the stream, and that
she lived happy in it's depths. with
her playful maids about her. Thus she
Is pictured in the painting by Frost,
and thus she is represented by Milton
In his poem of "Comus,' which is q
favorite study with students of liter
ature.
In the old Roman days the river was
always known as the Sabrirla. Its
name has been corrupted into Severn,
which is familiar name throughout
the Englfsh-speakfng world.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
SMITH & TAYLOR.
48 EAST FOURTH STREET,
SELECT A BARGAIN OUT OF THE FOLLOWING

$1.aoo-Buys the northeast corner of selby
and Avon street; asphalt paving and
all improvements ON street.
$40o-Buys 40x100-foot lot on Dayton ave
nue., just west Of Lexington avenue;
water and sewer in street.
$aeo-Buys 100 feet on the southeast cor
ner Of Grand and Dunlap.
ST, ooo-Buys 100 feet square northwest
corner of Portland and Saratoga.
s4oo-Buys 5ox122 feet at southwest cor
ner of Portland and Saratoga.
81, 5go-Buys south-faeing lot on Marshall,
east Of Dale street, 40x132 feet.
81, oeo-Buys the northwest corner Of st.
Anthony and Dale, 40x127 feet.
s5oo-Buys south facing lot ON st. An
thony, between st. Adams and GTotto.
$4oo-Buys lot on Carroll, east of Milton.
46x12o to alley.
$35e-Buys south facing lot on Fuller, be-
tween Milton and Chatsworth.
$4oe-Buys south-facing lot on Van Bu-
rem. near ST. Adams. 40x124 to alley.
S4oo-Buys lot on Blair street. near corner
of Harrington, 40x110 feet
S3oO-Buys lot on Como avenue, east Of
Dale. 50x132 feet to alley.
$6eo-Buys lot, including stone founda-
tion HOW fn on Van Slyke avenue, at
Lake Como 51x11S feet to alley.
$4oo-Buys south-faeing lot on Taylor ave-
nue. near Pascal. two blocks from Ham
Hne university.
$25e-Buys outh-faefng lot on Marshall
avenue near Fry street; any terms.
$425-Buys fu1l-sized lot on Ashland ave-
/ hue. east of Milton street.
ST ,ooo-Buys 65-foet front, south-facing,
on Fourteenth street, near the corner
4 MI l. rE,rx FAz tl-%e
| property.
| $40 Each-Buys thirty full-sized lots near
T. the Corner Of Cortland and Lake Como
and Phafen avenue.
i s., 2e0--Buys farm of 80 acres Of good land
| about one mile east of Kohlman's lake.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.

Principal Office. Milwaukee. wis. Cor
ganfzed IN 1850. FL. E. Palmer, president.
+. w. Skinner, secretary Attorney to
accept service In Minnesota: Insurance
Commissioner.
Income fn fee7.
First years premiums ..... $3.626. 934. SO
Renewal premiums ........ 70, 455, 553 .18
Dividends and surrender
values applied to ptr-
chase paid UP insurance
and anlfuftfeS ............ 2.673, I6I.73
Total pFenafua1 income. s26, 155, GAG go
Rents and interest ....s..... ,444, 1882
Profit on sale or maturity
of ledger assets .-.-...-.. 81, 667 30
Supplementary contracts 170s759 90
From all other sources 49,. 2,548.85
Total income ............ So, ss55, s7s IS
Disbursements In 1903.
Death claims and matured
errdowInents ............. $S,133,547 %
Annufffes and premium
notes, voiled by lapse 80. IS, 864.61
holders $1,000. 2,4so, 6s4. IS
Dividends to policy holders. 4.45G. 172. Oh
Total paid policy holders SIS, 1G6, 218.59
Commissions, salaries and
expenses of agencies .... 1895. .85
Salaries Of officers, en-
ployes and examiners
All other Disbursements .s -. 1855, a56.7s
Total disbursements :. $21, 9ss. SAC. 15
Excess of income over dis
bursements ..........-... S12,79S,T2S.61
Assets Dec. 81, faoa.
Value Of real estate own
ed ss,61I. 8a7 AZ
Mortgage loans ............ 85,718, SIT .07
Premium notes and policy
loans Il g05.364.o4
Bonds and stocks owned =. 81, 1865, 362 .43
Cash IN office and in bank. 1866, SIS. "a
Accrued interest and rents. ISIS, SOS. SO
Deferred and unpaid pre-
mlulnS Z,z0l, 100. Ol
Total admitted assets. SITS. 200. 625 20
Assets not admitted ......: SAT, 164. 0s
Liabilities Dec. 81, 1908.
pelieies s145. ess55 1854. 90
Present value on supple
naentary contracts and
Cancelled policies ......... 602. AL. "a
Claims due and unpaid 49,. LOT, 761. 81
Claims adjusted and not
due, and unadjusted and
reported DUB, ~ 5S
Claims resisted ............ 10000 90
Premiums paid in advance. "a, 705. "a
Dividends due policy hold
erS 2,502, ~. W
Tontine surplus ........... q, 679, 1860. 70
All other liabilities ......... 1851. 70
Total liabilities on pol
icy holders account. s172, SIS. s61. 80
Gross divisible surplus -. ss.s14. 1853 80
Exhibit Of policies. 1908 Business.
No. Amount.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-03-20
real
R. M. LAYTON { CO.
New York Life Building Ground Floor
BEAD This before You Buy.


A chance for everybody to get home.
Price and terms to suit
SIS BUYS a lot on Curtfee street.
$3.50 Buys lot ON Cherokee Avenue.
$500 Buys lovely 50-foot lot on East Robe
street.
$500 and $500 Each buys lot on University
$3.50 Buys lot on Prior avenue. Union
Park.
$500 Buys lot ON Aurora. avenue. near
$500 Buys I0e-foot lot on Livingston Av.
Sc, 900 Buys lovely home with four acres,
ON Annapolis street, near car line.
SIS, 600 Buys 3-story brick building, West
Seventh street; monthly rental, ss6.
81, 500 Boys 2 bliildin gs on large corner lot
! on Daytor1's Bluff; history and 3-story
buildings; rental, $26.50 per month.
$1,000 Buys s2S;eeo residence on St an
$500 and $3.50 Buys two fine homes on
East Winffred street.
500 BUYS a 59-foot lot ON Waceuta street.
$1,000 Buys a fine home 7 rooms, on
Grove street; modern improvements.
$3.50 Buys 5-room cottage on Texas street.
s S.. 100 Buys a. fine home. of rooms and 8
lots; newly painted up. ON West side;
this will make a fine chicken ranch
ST, $50 Buys 7room house and lot near
Rice street and G.. N. shops.
$f7eo BUYS a fine 7-reom house on Colo
( RADIO street; city water, sewer and stone
BRING I'M YOUR LIST OF HOUSES
AND LOTS-We can sell them quick.
{ No sale, no expense to you.
$500 to $4,000 on hand to loan at 6h per
cent. STOP PAYING RENT.
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY HOMES
AND LOTS.
CALL AND SEE what big bargains we
have in lots and in beautiful homes In
all parts of the city and in South st:
Paul. Information free. Price and
terms to suit