davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

Conceive me- then, introduced into apartment at
the top of the mansion The lady, girl she
was seemed mistress of the establishment AT the top
most passage, old in a white cap met us
and flung out her hand with quavering gesture of
inquiry.
aye, Meenie," said my guide, 'he visitor has come"
Whereupon the other dropped in obeisance;
"Glory be to God, Miss RachelP she cried.
Together, they brought into the guest chamber,
with delicate reverence that shames me even
now to think on, and there they left me. let
myself drop into the great carved oak chair, with its
high back and bazoned tapestry glad of the solitude
trying think, to plan. Yet there but course
left open to me.
81 Shall make clean breast of the whole story"
said to myself "She will forgive me; my
will be warrant for me; none of my house were ever
doubted"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

"By the rood, you are young to be so cautiousP he
said constrainedy. Let exchange credentials be-
fore another word passes"
deemed this a fair opening at last, for the smooth
ing of matters out between us and my smile was in
gratiatng as l answered him:
'Willingly my dear sir SO that you crafty me arst
with your credentials"
This answer seemed to fill him with indignation.
"Impostorl' he shouted "SpyI" and was at my
throat
We had silent death grapple; and then shook
him off He raised second screech before he
for again:
"Duncan Robbie Here ladsl IA spy! A
Traitor"
Whether it was the meanness of his calling for aid
when he had only one to deal with whether that
tusse for sheer life had reused the fighting devil with
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

"I trust your Highness will forgive" he said in
voice which brought me, with pang, back to the
tavern 81 had fallen asleep at my post
Truly" ! exclaimed with bitter laugh 1 am
we'll guarded p
"Aye" said the giant simply; "had anyone sought
access to your Highness, had been across my body
Does your Highness require anything?
l stammered from excuse to excuse. l was restless
Had not been able to sleep. Had had a thought OF
seeking fresh air in the garden
He was all eagerness He would escort my High
ness answered him somewhat tartly thar / had
changed my mind and desired above all things soli-
tude
Then, my heart misgiving mes at the innocent
abashed look his countenance, being conscious, too
that | was playing my part extremely i'll, | added
hastily that l would be grateful for glass of fair
water, for l was feversh.
| stood on the threshold he tramped down the
passage, hesitating upon last mad hope; but the
thought of escape useless for l safely
guarded.
The lad begged me with great simplicity to retire
to bed again assuring of the thoroughness
of the watch and ward could have screamed at the
hideous irony of it all
Julian was in my bedchamber again at the first
streak of dawn 1t seemed that I to preside at
some secret meeting of my loyal adherents at this
early hour. AS he sparse of speech and
ignorant of all supposed to know, it took much
guessing on my part to discover even so much
my brother bids tell your Highness," said he,
with his deep duty that is grievous to him not
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

fore his folded the sheet sealed and addressed III;
For the hand of
MISS RACHEL DRUMMOND
in this house,
My task accomplished, new calm descended on my
spirit The great bell of St Giles striking some
hour-three said my watch
1t was good hour for my escape. Tiptoe crept
about the room and extngushed the candles already
guttering in their sockets small silver nght-lamp
had been placed the foot of the bed lit the wick
it burned with a small demure glow. | stole to the
door
On the very threshold my foot struck against
barrier. Had my step been less tmid must have
fallen across it. Instantly figure reared itself into
what seemed to me giant stature. | saw a flushed
boyish countenance looking down at me, blinking in
the dim light beneath short crop of tousled yellow
hair.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

THIS FILM WAS PRODUCED FROM THE
Ia1a c.rn AND AlNCm COllDI IlmLl ORIGIMAI
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

A GRAY place, in sooth, Edinburgh town seemed
"a to me, fresh from the sunshine and gay
colors of France and it bleak wind
that came hurting up the steep street when
I reached the corner of the Canongate. Yet
my heart was 1.-the enough, for was I not
hack in NV long d1 san1ed-nf native land !:
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

It is passing strange that, with ali
the experience at command, the ply
Biologists are never in agreement as Ia
the effects Of the smoking habit Even
where lay opinion has been fairly well
established BY the apparently well d.
gested views OF the scientists with re-.
spect to certain phases Of the whole
problem, they are wholly liable to up.
setting BY the latest opinion. For ex-
ample, two considerations have long
been Thought to be determined that
moderate indulgence in tobacco need
not be denied, and that the lad not
out Of his teens would better abjure
tobacco altogether. 1t may be assert.
cd that man Is not a smoker BY ma.
ture; and certain effects Of tobacco
seem to indicate, without especial ar.
gument that the longer the acquire
ment Of the habit is postponed the bet
ter for the human system. AT the
same time the remote antiquity 81 the
tobacco plant suggests that 1t Is one
Of natures unassisted growths; and,
II It were not designed for man to en-.
Joy In security, neither Is 1t at ali
clear that It ID to Be classed with iia-
lures productions Providence Jour
nal
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

\ Making that fancy Taay now. Pur,
est in the state. Hot popcorn, pea
nuts, fancy groceries, etc. at right
prices. j. "A. Owen
The Lanier Club held called meet
ing at the residence of Mrs. Belts last
Thursday afternoon. Ii was decided
that the course Of study for the COM
ing year weuld still be The Chautau-
qua. The following ladies were
elected to serve for the ensuing year;
Mrs. Higgins. President, Mrs. w. G.
Mabry,. Vice President Mrs. S. D.
Murphy, Secretary; Mrs. T. M. Dean,
Treasurer. The first regular meeting
will be the first Wednesday in Octo-
Der.
Mr.. George Morris Of Birmingham,
Ala, was here last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Y. Turner. He was here pros
pecting. George" is an old OkoIora
boy and his friends here hope that he
will see it to his interest. to return to
his old home to reside in the future.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW
WHAT YOU SWALLOW ?

there is growing sentiment in
this country in favor of medicines Of
known composition. 1t is but natural
that one should have some interest in
the comosition Of what he or she is
expected to swallow, whether 1t be
food, drink or medicine.
Recognizing this growing DISPOSE
ton on the part Of the public, and
satisfied tina. the fullest publicity can
only add to the we'll earned reputation
Of his medicines. DR.. R. v, Pierce, Of
Buffalo, N. T., has taken time oy the
torelock, as it were. and is publish
ing broadcast list Of all the ingredi-
ents entered into his medicine, ''Gol.
den Medical Discovery" the popular
liver lnvigorator, stomach tonic, blood
purifier and heart regulator; also of
his Favorite Prescription for weak.
broken down, over worked, nervous
and invalid women.
This bold and outspoken movement
on the part Of DR.. Pierce, has BY
showing exactly what his well kown
medicines are composed Of, complete
y disarmed all harping critics who
have heretofore uniustly attackedthem.
A little pamphlet has been compiled,
from the standard medical authorities
ot all the several schools Of practice,
showing the strongest endorsements Of
leading medical writer's Of the several
Ingredients which enter into Dr.
pierce's medicines. A copy Of this
title booklet is mailed free to any one
desiring to learn more concerning the
,aluable native medicinal plants which
enter into the composition Of Dr..
1ierce's medicines. Address DR..
Pierce as above.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

The younger set in society haC a
delightful hay ride Monday night.
There we're about nineteen in all, and
the following ones enjoyed ii: Misses
Ellie and Louise Scoot, May Dean.
Floy Edens. Mary BramIitt, Mildred
and Mary Baskin, Katherine Murfee.
Ogurita Morrison, margaret CriEh-
ton and Mary Belle Pugh; the boys
we're HouGhton SAMSON, Daniel Gum,
George Burt, Morrison SadIer, Char
lie Fairs and Osborne Harper. Misses
Mary Peel Gum and Alice BramIitt
chaperoned the crowd. Alter spending
some time il driving over town the
pleasure Of the evening Was closed ii
q late hour By partaking Of delicious
lunch.
The following ones attended the
ball game at1TupeIc last week; MI.
McEachin, MI. and Mrs. Edgar Eli
OFT, Nj. and Mrs. Parchman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Waller; MRS. Stafford Bra
dy, Jr.. Misses Lorraine and Leila MAY
Shell, Hester Keeney and Jean Lyon.
They report Z fine game and pleasant
time.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
Embroidery for chemise.

Hand-embroidered tops for chemises
and nightgowns may be bought al
comparatively little cost, to be at
tached to the main part of the gar
ment, which may be made at home
This is quite an innovation, but one
likely to be very profitable, for, in
buying ready-made chemise, for in.
stance, it is almost sure to be too long
or in some way unsatisfactory, and
the same may be said Of nightgown.
II just the hand-embroidered yoke is
bought, however, and the rest of the
gown made at home, the material will
surely be more carefully selected and
the garment may be made to exactly
At. The hand-embroidered yokes are
attached to the skirt of the garment
by means of some beading or valen.
ciennes lace insertion, or it might be
done with little bit of narrow real
lace.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
- >S0cietys0
- % Edited ), Mrs Mamie Mcyer CHqk Z
S. Matte Moptcastle has gone to

Miss Matte Montcastle has gone tc
Chicago
Mrs. Lawrence Lyon is visiting
Prof, and Mrs. Higgins in Ecru.
Miss VIVA Brady. Of StarkviIle, is
with Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Brady.
Mrs. T. M. Dean and Mrs. Dr.. Sad.
Ter, have gone to St. Louis for ten
days visit.
Mrs. Bob BpansEord and children
LETT for St. Louis Sunday for a Two
weeks stay.
D. H. Shell and son. Oliver left
tuesday evening for Colorado Springs,
Col, tor a month stay.
Rush Of work compels us to leave
out number Of local items, which
will appear in the next issue.
Mrs. Frank M. Elliott and her father,
Judge W. D. Fraze, have gone for a
peasant vacation al Idka Springs.
Miss Alice Duke left for ST. Louis,
Sunday morning. She was accompan-
led by her neice. Miss Lucille Duke.
Misses Ellie and Louise Scott Of
Memphis, Tenn, are the charming
guests Of their cousin, Miss Marp Dean.
Miss Halle Duke who has been
spending several months here. the
guest Of her aunts, Miss Alice Duke
and Mrs. Owen has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. t. L. Bramltt and
amlly visited Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Clark
n Shannon last week and while there
ntended delightful barbecue.
Mrs. W. P. Knox and children. also
title niece, Mary Lucille LaGrone are
listing in Memghis.
The public schools will begin this
ear on Monday. September 18th.
ROT. j. J. Higgins again has charge
the efficient corps Of teachers and
successful year is expected.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
SIMPLE WASH FOR THE SKIN.
Cucumber Preparation Will Keep It
in Good Condition.

Cucumber wash is excellent for the
skin at all seasons of the year, and
now is the time to prepare it. To
make it, take one or two cucumbers,
cut them into rather small chunks
without peeling. Put these into a
mortar and pound with a pestle (or
use heavy wooden potato masher in
a heavy earthenware bowl until the
mass is pulp-like in consistency Now
filter this through a piece of cheese
cloth or very coarse muslin, squeez-
ing out as much of the juice as you
cen.
Put all together in clean enameled
saucepan and simmer (don't boiD for
ten minutes.
Restrain and when cold add alcohol
to the proportion of one tablespoonful
to half a pint of the strained liquid.
Bottle and use, instead of water. for
spraying the face during the day.
The alcohol should preserve the
Juice.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

wonder how the farmers wives ar
getting along with their turkey rails
hs this summer | say wives becauS,
! | am afraid if those who eat Thanks
giving and Xmas turkey dinnei4
would use something else ii the mel
on the farm had to raise the turks
ny The way, turkey culture is quite
interesting when one begins to get
doWn 10 the bottom of it. When we
80 back 10 the beginning of our re.
pubilc and read how the early settlers
teasted on the ever abundant wild
turkey 1t is no wonder we eat turkey.
Our present turkey is the wild bird
domesticated, and am afraid their
health has been injured, some by too
much inbreeding. think that herein
VIII be found the cause for most Of
the prevalent loss that so many ex.
per1ence. There is common prac.
tlce in all localities for farmers to ex-
change birds with their neighbors.
year In and year out, and in a short
time the whole community is inbred,
l suppose this is an oversight, as it
may be, because some breeder who
has an extra good Tom, and thinks
20 to $40 is about the right price
for him. Would it not be better to pay
$40 for a great big, stout, vigorous
Tom and raise a good flock of poults
that will live and grow into fine spe.
cimens and weigh from five to ten
pounds more than they usually do.
than to keep trading and carrying out
The weak and dying poults? OF course,
these conditions do not exist in all To-
ealities, but they do in many. Mr.. Ro.
bert Lee Blanton Of Richmond, Va,
n very instructive article, states
hat in his opinion inbreeding is the
worst enemy to strong and healthy
tock. Mr.. ,Blanton lives in a country
where the wild bird abounds, and has
made careful study of them in their
Wild state, and has captured wild
'irds and Is breeding them, and in
n Illustration shows a wild Tom that
Weighs 38 pounds Mr.. Blanton states
ositively that he dogs not inbreed
ut secures new blood each year, and
as comparatively little loss. believe
hat most young turkeys are like many
lcubators-they are fooled with too
luch. ] think that if one will follow
ature in this matter, the resuks will
e better. How we'll remember how
used to hunt the hedge fences back
! Iowa to find hidden nests that Miss
urk had stole away. We used to rob
le hens Of their first lot of eggs and
It them under common hens, and us
ally done very well, but when we let
le turkey hen set on her eggs Just
here she chose to she always beat
block-relieved us Of lot OF
ouble and fussing with the young,
nder turkeys. There was no feed
II, either, for the mother turk would
'ver bring her brood home until they q
ere large enough to ny into the trees, :
strong, healthy birds. If were
ising turkeys would let the turkey
n to do the job. =
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
RESOLUTIONS

OF the Okolona Chapter u, D. C No.
III on the death of Mrs. Catherine
Field Alternately, resolved
Whereas it has pleased God in his
all wise providence to take from us
our all friend and u. D. c. daughter,
that we deplore our loss and hereby
express our grief and sympathy with
the sons she has left in this world.
Resolved, That we pray God to
bless them, and may we all meet
her in the Sweet By and By in her
happy home in the great beyond.
Okolona Chapter w. D. c. No, III.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
Following instructions.

She was little girl and very DO
lite Twas the first time she had been
On visit alone, ard she had been told
how to behave.
Now, Ethel, should they ask you
to stay and dine, you must say No,
thank you; have already dined.'"
i turned out Just as papa had an.
ticipated
Come along, Ethel" said the host.
you must have bite with US"
mo, thank YOU said the dignified
little girl y have already bitten"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

TN JEI.L-0, the dainty, appetlzlng, economical
dessert Can be prepared instantly simply add
boiling water and serve when cool Favored just
right aWeqteneu In4I fht perfect Ii every way
4 l0c. package makes nou0h dessert for 4 large
family. All groccrs BEL ~ Don't accept fnhniE
tutes, JELIrO complies Win al Pure Food fawr.
hayore lemon, Orange, RoapbttEy, strawberry.
Chocolate, Cherry, Reach s'ftf
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

He marriage ofThos.
Benton Greenwood
to Miss Mary Ezell
last We d n e S d a y
night was regarded
by all who witness
ed h e ceremony
and knew the con.
tracing parties as
being the most no.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
"a NoIaeIaan Roonn.

For many physical researches per
fectly nclseless room Ii 4 deaIderatum.
Il such could Be devised II would open
out new possibilities Of research. Az
me University Of Utrecht the problem
hes been apparently snccesafuIly
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

Nine WI Ting Fang was an oriental
in every sense Of the word, but very
much in contrast to her is Nine
Takahira, wife Of the present Japan
ese ambassador, who not only dresses
IN the style Of Europe. but has western
ideas on a great many subjects. she
has not yet learned to speak English
but no doubt that will be easily a.
CURED.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
RESOLUTIONS

On tae death Of Mrs. C. w. Cole BY
the Okolona Chapter u. d. C. III.
Whereas. it has pleased God in
his all wise providence u take our
friend and Y, D. c. daughter from
among us, that we express our svmpa-
thy with the many loved ones and
friends left in this world.
Resolved. That We feel our loss
and pray Gods blessing on all. and
may we all meet in the bright hereaf-
ter where parting will be no more.
Okolona Chapter u. D. @. M. liz.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
sure Of That.

Where did you first meet your
wife?"
7 don't remember now, but I'll bet
had to wait for her" Detroit Free
Press.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

Can we count on dis bloke?"
Sure, Mick; he's regular express
man"
Come again."
HE always delivers de Goods
Kansas City Times.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

According to the agricultural de-
partment, rats are frequently affected
with "pathogenic haemcgregarine ,hep-
atozoon perniciosum. The horny-
handed farmer might have pIodded
along for generations without finding
out this important tulh. And 50
rats.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

We are authorized to announce w. S. Hin
of Winona as candidate for Congress from
this the fourth district subject to the action OF
the Democratic party.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
GREENWOOD-EZELL.

Palestine Correspondents TO the Houston
TEX POst.l
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
Observation-Disclosures
5 WAN IT'S. :

For Sale Cheap -One 2 IL h. p
Fairbanks Morse gasoline engine, 100
gallon gasoline tank, 5 fans and all
betting, shafting, etc, necessary to run
this outfit Going at bargain.
Clint c. Steinberger.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

F our nice rooms for rent suitable
for housekeeping, also two furnished
rooms, and two fine Jersey COWS for
sale. j. NJ. Haley.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

We are authorized TO announce Hon II. L .
Sis on, Of w mona, as q candidate for Con
greSe' from this the fourth district subject TO
the action OF the Democratic party
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

We are authorized TO announce o. f. Bed
soc. OF Grenada. as a candidate for Congress
from this the fourth district subject TO the
action of tie Democratic party
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

Miss Mary Baskin, Of Meridian,
daughter II M and Mrs. Ed Baskin.
Il the guest Of her cousin. Miss Mil
dred Baskin,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

You DOM have to 60 to school to
earn now, Hanson & Dickson's
Ready Reference educates you in a
moment on every subject. The great
est set of books of the kind printed.
Cash or on the instaIlment plan at
Ward Dawsons. Only few sets
lett. Hurry! 7-29-4t
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

Boarders Wanted-Apply to Mrs.
j. A. Allen.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19

lEOdOI dyspepsia Cure.
pinosts what YOU ont.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
Accounting Tor II.

Accounting for II.
He Miss Mabel coIors 50 prettily.
aheOf course she does. Mabel
nsEsE gets anything but the best
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-08-19
Che Messenger

TIE MESSENGER accepts display adver
tlseuenls from reputable business men and
drms AZ 20 cents per inch each Insertion, ana
business Reading notices, or locals at 10
0eEts IeI liue f0r FIRST Insertion. cents per
line each additional insertion. II cuts are
used - Pc ceni additional no wood Bases
NOTICES OF marriages., Deaths lodge socials.
church OF other entertainments are admit
ted free, II limited TO 10 lines. A In excess
OF tonnes Lust be aid for at 40 cents per
line, tHsl Tor san 10 accompany the copy
All legul IoticeS AT legal rates, payable be
fore IN c&Nit ~ ruhlicHton is lied
OKOLONA, MISS. AUG. 10. 1908
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-28
He Knew of but One.

Many Years ~" DE Scott Evans. the
artist, TOOK zap I" Jaiudl'a, anu
upon his Return - New DIX lie OK
hiiit"'l number eli pictures that he
had Painted dUr4"- h.~ ".'tihE
one day man Wa" h"i been look
in- through ~" Ni'I'.'" N'"l'gcd before
certain picture ai'i 30 N'd:
"Nhat d""'> l'.@ represent:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-28
They Lacked Team Work

There was small respect In Captain
Maybury's mind for the brains of the
artists whom he and his wife harbor-
ed and fed during the summer. They
are n well meaning lot Of folks as
ever lived" he said coniidentially to a
neighbor, "but when it comes to COM
mon sense every last living one Of 'em
needs guardeen."
Act kind O crazy, 1 reckon" said
the neighbor.
"Well, faint so much that" admit
ted Captain Maybury, "as tits that they
lack gumption and sprawl. Two OF
'em were talking to me about the
sunset light last night. We work
fast as We can, but We can't ketch 1t,
they told ME. 1T fades so fast, and
before you know 1t the glow is dead
1--WE got some used to their queer
talk, but that did seem plumb foolish.
If two Of you can't ketck It, I says.
why In tunket don't the whole eight
Of you set to work together, same as
II you had fence to paint? But II
you'll believe me. I could tell by their
looks they'd never thought Of such 4
thing before. They're simple, that's
what they are."-Youth's Companion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1908-02-28
Dickens and His Beard.

Firth painted Charles Dickens DOT
trait when the novelist began to grow
a beard and told this anecdote of the
occasion:
"Well. one day when Dickens was
sitting the servant came up to tell me
Sir Edwin Landseer was below. Dick
ems said. Let's have him up: he hasn't
seen my beard and mustache yet
Charles Landseer and Edwin had been
abroad for some time together in Italy
and they hadn't all met for months
Edwin came up and took no notice OF
the beard, and at last Dickens said:
We'll. Lanny. what about all thisl
D'you like It? Think it's an improve.
ment? oh. great improvement
Landseer said quite graveiy. 1t hides
80 much Of your face Dickens wasn't
the least offended. He'd let 'Lanny'
say anything"