davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
A Queer Complication.

In Sydney. town of 100000 inhab-
itants. one can get nothing to eat on
Sunday. Certain restaurants supply
food surreptitiously, but the whole
time the guests are in danger of being
arrested. Once an Italian was in such
restaurant on Sunday when suddenly
the police entered. The Italian was
promptly pushed by the proprietor into
a room where a waitress happened to
be standing In negligee. Even this
room the police invaded. but the wait
ress saved the situation by declaring
that the young man was her fiance.
The young man, by the way. had been
married some time He thought that
he had deceived the policeman; but, as
a matter of fact, he had got out Of the
frying pan into the fire. One fine day
the waitress called him before the
courts and claimed $500 for breach of
promise. The Italian had to pay. And
then came the worst of all His wife
sued for divorce and shortly after
married another man.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
An tJnsouoht Pardon.

Among the stories Of that formar
governor of Texas familiarly known
as Sam Houston Is more than one
amusing tale.
There was a financial agent of the
penitentiary who had warmly opposed
the election of Governor Houston. but
was particularly anxious to retain his
own pleasantly lucrative position. Con
sequently the new governor was soon
In receipt of a petition in which the
mans years Of faithful service and
special qualifications for the place were
set forth in glowing terms by himself
The governor sent for him and said
gravely, ut appears from this petition
that you have been in the penltentiary
eight years."
81 have" was the reply.
"And during that time you have per
formed faithfully every duty that has
come in your way to the best OF your
abilityy"
II have" answered the agent. his
courage swiftly rising.
"Then. SIR" said the governor. with
the air of one comforting a priceless
favor. II pardon you out"
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
A snuare Deal

Is assured you when you buy Dr. PierceAs
family medicines-for all the ingredi-
ents entering into them are printed on
the bottle wrappers and their formulas
are attested under oath as being complete
and correct. You know Just what you are
paying for and that the ingredients are
gathered from Natures laboratory, being
selected from the most valuable native
medicinal roots found growing in our
American fOres ts 1ad- while potent TO cure
are perfeCtlR harmless even to the most
delicate womeuIatdchildfgnS Not drop
uL.alcobol- -enteIS into their .cQmpQs slilnn.
a much -hetteI -QRQbt Is used both 1Qr -ex.
nactinR and -pIeserY Ing The -mediclnal
prlDelples used I'm themA-y .--puIe 1rIple-
reIned RIycerIne. This agent possesses
being most valuable antiseptic and anti
ferment, nutritive and soothing demul-
cent.
Giycerine plays an important part in
DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery in
the cure of indigestion, dyspepsia and
weak stomach, attended by sour risings,
heartburn, foul breath, coated tongue,
poor appetite, gnawing feeling in stom
ach, biliousness and kindred derange-
ments Of the stomach, liver and bowels.
Besides curing all the above distressing
ailments, the Golden Medical Discovery"
Is a specific Tor all diseases OF the mucous
membranes, as catarrh, whether of the
nasal passages or of the stomach, bowels
or pelvic organs. Even In its lucrative
stages it will yield to this sovereign rem
edy II its use be persevered In. In Chronic
Catarrh Of the Nasal passages, 1t is well,
while taking the uGOlden Medical Dis
covery" for the necessary constitutional
treatment, to cleanse the passages freely
two or three times day with DIR. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. This thorough course
OF treatment generally cures the worst
cases.
In coughs and hoarseness caused by bron-
chal throat and lung affections, except con-
sumption In its advanced stages, the "Goldeu
Medical Discovery" Is most efficient rem
edy. especially in those obstinate. hang-ou
coughs caused by irritation and congestion OF
the bronchial mucous membranes. The Wis"
covery " Is not so good for acute coughs aris-
ing from sudden colds, nor must It be ex-
pected to cure consumption In its advanced
stages-no medicine win do .that-but for all
the obstinate. chronic coughs, which, IL neg
lected. or badly treated. lead up to consump-
ton. 1t is the best medicine that can be taken.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
Put Out of Commission.

Abernethy was supposed to influence
people by n brusqueness amounting to
absolute rudeness. 1t Is related that
one day very voluble lady took her
daughter, who was Ill. to see him.
(Which Of you two wants to consult
meT' said Abernethy.
''My daughter" replied the elder wo-
man.
Abernethy then put Il question to the
girl. Before she had chance to reply
her mother began long story. Aber-
nethy told her to be quiet and repeat
ed his question to the girl. A second
time the woman began story. and a
second time lie told her to be quiet.
Then she interrupted him IL third time.
Put your tongue out" be said to the
mother.
"But there's nothing the matter with
me-" she exclaimed.
"Never mind, put your tongue out"
he commanded.
Thoroughly overawed. the woman
obeyed.
Nov. keep 1t out" said Abernethy,
and he proceeded to examine the GIRL
Grand Magazine.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
A BIG TIME.

Cincinnati, o.. July %. William
Howard Taft today accepted the re-
publican presidential nomination.
His official notification combined a
political jubilee for the city of
Cincinnati and its envlrons.a a historic
gathering of national party leaders
and an occasion for the announce
ment by the candidate of his political
tenets, designed as the text Of re-
publican oratory throughout the
Probably never before in its his
tory had the city been more pIofuse-
ly decorated. by day the streets
were a mass of waving colors, while
by night countless electric bulbs out
lined the tall buildings IN vari-color-
ed splendor and formed decorative de-
signs OF unusual beauty. Following
the suggestion of the local committee
in charge of notification day arrange
ments. the American flag has heen
almost exclusively used in the de-
coration of the city.
Following is list of the events Of
the day:
Ia. ARTILLERY salutes from the
hilltops.
8a. m.-Flag raising ceremonies at
Charles P Iaft's residence. Cheer
ing tails to bring Taft out, but his
wife finally induces him to appear
and make a brief speech to the
crowd.
II a. m. Taft holds informal re-
ception for the notification COIN
mittee.
m.-1'aft officially notified by
senator Warner of Missouri. Delivers
acceptance speech.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
A Plot That Failed.

A story Of plot to kidnap Queen
Victoria and turn England into a re-
public is told in Peter Latouche's book,
Anarchy; Its Methods and Expo
nents." This coup detat was planned
to take place In 1888, the year of the
great dock strike in London. but was
frustrated by the success of the strik-
ers and the unexpected sympathy and
help shown them by the moneyed
classes This did much to conciliate
the masses. on whose help the revo-
lutionists relied.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
6ranulated Sore Ewes Cured. u.

For twenty years suffered from
bad case of granulated sore eyes,
seys Martin Boyd of Henrietta. Ky.
'1n February, 1903, a gentleman
asked me to try Cham berlains Salve.
| bought one box and used about two.
thirds of it and my eyes have not
given me any trouble since.'' This
salve is for sale by Jackson's drug
store, Spagnoli, prop.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
Capital Punishment.

Bride Throwing her arms about the
bridegroom's neck)-You are my pris-
oner for life Bridegroom-It's not i'm
prisonment for life. love; it's capital
punishment.-Sydney Town and Coun-
try Journal.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
The Villain.

Critic-The villain in your story is a
perfect masterpiece Where did you get
the character? Novelist imagined a
man possessed of all the forms of
wickedness which my wife attributes
to me when she is angry.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
His Limit.

Operator-What do you think of the
new foreman, Jimmie? Printers Devil
Say. dat feller could print all he
knows in display type on a postage
stamp without canceling the stamp
Exchange.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14

A LII kinds OF Blanks for U. S. Land Filings
n Homestead Timber and Mineral blanks
may be had at the Ledger office; also deeds
mortgages. mining locations, proof OF labor:
and other legal blanks kept for sale.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14

Next to acquiring good friends the
best acquisition Is that of good books.
Cotton.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
Special Small Ads.

Advertisements under this head, not exceed
ing lines, will be inserted at SOC per month, or
5 cents per line for less than one month.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
Uneompllmentary.

Howell-rm a man of parts. Pow
ell-Most of them seem to be missing,
Exchange.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14

Cheapest accident insurance DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil Stops the
pain and heals the wound. All drug
gists sell it.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14

Mining Signals on cloth, required
to be posted in all mines, for sale at
the Ledger Office.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14
What is Best for Indigestion?

Mr. A. Robinson of Drumquin,
Ontario, has been troubled for years
with indigestion aud recommends
Chamberlain Stomach aud Liver
Tablets as "the best medicine / ever
used" If troubled with Indigestion
or constipation give them a trial.
They are certain to prove beneficial.
They are easy to take and pleasant
IN effect. Price 20 cents. Samples
free at Jaekson's drug store, Spag
noli, prop.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14

For Sale-Lot of benches, formerly
used in Webb hall; 6 and feet long;
suitable for show place, churches, etc.
Will be sold cheap; apply at Ledger
office.
Amador ledger., 1908-08-14

DISTRIBUTING AGENTS FOR J. f. MAR
II tell Cognac, Moet 4 Chaudon, White Seal
and Private Cuvee Champagne; Morgan Bros.
Puerto dc Santa Maria Sherries Royal Wine
Company, Oporto, Port Wines; Dubos Freres,
bordeaux Clarets and Sauternes; CANADIAN
ited, Walkerville, Ontario, Canada; John dc
Kuyper & ZOon, Cotterdam, Gin; Gilka Kuem-
mel, from j. A, Gilka, Berlin; Barthloomay
booker Beer Dogshead Brand of Guinness.
Stout and Bass Ale (bOttled by Road Bros,
London); Cantrell g. Coehrane, Belfast, Ginger
Ale; Naglee Brandyi ReimQorted American
WHISTLES
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
Where Dollars ORIGINATED.

Joachimstahl. near Carlsbad, is his
tOric as the birthplace of the original
dollar. This was the silver gulden
groschen. coined in 1919 by order OF
Count Schlick from the metal Of n re
Gently opened mine. and it became
known as the joachimsthaler. OF
"thaler' alone for short. Before 160t
the nimble English language had al
ready made dollar" of this. There
fore this name was loosely used OF
all manner of coins. varying in value
from Is cents to $1.25 and belonging
to all manner of countries. from Swe
den to Japan. 1t was from the prev
alence of the Spanish dollar" in tn,
British-American colonies at the time
Of their revolt that the modern cal
mighty dollar" was derived, while II
modern English very recent slang ha.
given the name to the crown piece.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
Masters Sale.

State Of Illinois. Rock Island coun-
In the Circuit Court. In Chancery.
Partition. General No. 1891.
George Wagner, complainant, VS.. Rob-
ert A Wagner, Ernst Wagner, Bernard
ID. Connolly, Leo Wagner, Leonora
Wagner, Amelia Stenger (nee Amelia
Bernard d. Connolly executors of the
last will of George Wagner. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
|of decree of said court entered in
the above entitled cause on the 36th
day of November, A d. 1908, 1 shall.
A. d. 1909, at the hour of 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, at the east door of the
court house in the city Rock Island,
in said county of Rock Island, to salts
~ said decree, sell at public auction to
the highest and best bidder, for cash
of sale, the certain parcel of land situ-
ate in the county of Rock Island and
, state of Illinois, known and described
as follows to-wit:
Out lots numbered thirty-three $3.50
and thirty-four CAD, in section number
| ed eighteen GS), north range two CD,
west of the fourth principal meridian,
situated in the city of Rock Island.
Provided, the bids upon each piece
| or parcel shall be equal to at least two
thirds of the valuation put upon the
commissioners heretofore appointed by
| the court to make partition thereof.
| Dated at Rock Island this 1St day of
December, A. d. 1908.
| JOSEPH L. HAAS,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island Coun-
| ty, Illinois.
J; T. & S. R. Kenworthy, complain
Iant'S solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
THE WHITE PLAGUE SHOW


shown by a model of the New York
state department of medicine. The
first floor of this building illustrates
the manner in which the parlor. with
its black haircloth furniture and pic
lures of the family ancestors ON the
walls, which should be made the COM
Portable living room, is used only when
visitors come, while the rest of the
time the family crowds itself into the
kitchen. Upstairs the spare room" is
shown, and also the small space used
by the family for sleeping quarters.
The hired help are placed in an i'll
lighted attic, above which is the legend,
This Is Why Help Is So Scarce"
The Nathan Straus pasteurizing ex-
hibit is one of the attractions on the
main floor. Here is gathered all the
machinery used in the prevention Of
tuberculosis by the proper care of milk.
The exhibit will be in charge of Mrs.
StrauS.
In the bureau of animal industry is
another striking feature Arrange
ments have been made to have meat
actually condemned at slaughter houses
in New York city taken each morning
to the exhibit, where purchasers will
be shown how to guard against the
purchase Of the infected article.
Throughout the entire three floors of
the building given over to the exhibit
ton is remarkable collection Of ar
ticles used in the prevention and cure
of the disease. There are hospital
tents and the most approved beds, a
portion Of which can be placed outside
the house window; also complete mod
els of great tuberculosis camps through
out the country. In the New York
state exhibit is most interesting col
lection of statistics showing the spread
of the disease and it's cost to the state
Of 1858 100000 annually.
One of the attractive features is a
model Of the children's school farm,
which is to be inaugurated in De Witt
| Clinton park, New York. The model
| covering an oblong table, shows a
! farmhouse, a yard, barns and u field
with tiny models of children ut work
Another exhibit which will attract
| dltSullCI Is TIE SlctpluS eu
| velope or blanket for out of door use
This envelope covers the sleeper from
! head to feet. Even the head Is GOV.
| cred, leaving only the face exposed.
Every civilization under the sun and
nearly every state in the Union has
| its separate contribution Of models
and statistics. Notable among the for
elgn exhibits are those OF Germany
England. France, Russia and Sweden
Just inside the Seventy ninth stree
entrance is the German exhibit, wit
| DR.. Hamel of the Berlin board O
health in charge. A model of the build
ings and grounds of the great work
ingmen's sanitarium in the suburbs o
Berlin is on view. This sanitariun
was built and Is maintained out Of tn
tax of 10 cents a week which the Ger
man government makes every employ
or pay for each employees insurance
| against disease or permanent invalid
| ity.
| Every two minutes and thirty-si,
seconds throughout the entire exhibit
i ton a great red light will flash acros
the hall. This is to signify that on
more victim has been claimed by TIN
disease. Many prominent physician
4 will act as demonstrators, and no ad
| mission is charged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
CIGAR WITH LONG SPRING.
Barber and His Customer Enmeshed
as Result of Practical Joke,

as Result OF practical Joke.
Enmeshed In a hundred feet Of wrig-
Cling watch spring, Louis Callechio, a
barber in Jamaica, n. Y, struggled
desperately for liberty the other day.
as did a customer he had been shav-
ing. When finally they had released
themselves the barber delivered an
Grafton In Italian that would need
much expurgation before 1t could be
printed. Practical jokers had present
ed to him n cigar In the recesses Of
which was enough steel spring to
equip three or four Waterbury watch
es.
Louis likes good cigar. All his GUS
toners know that. 1t is not at all I'M
usual for them to give cigars to him.
Therefore he was not surprised when
one Of his customers offered to treat
him to a smoke.
"This is coed fat one, Louis" the
donor said. Put it in the front of
your face"
Sure" Louis said, and he interrupt
ed his work long enough to Light It
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

A room that Is dark and dirty, con-
Itaining rickety wooden bed with
heavy, musty coverlets; smoky oil
lamp in a bracket upon the stained
walls; ragged, grimy carpet tackled
to the floor; an old trunk and broken
chair, with threadbare garments hang
ing over 1t; dingy table, with stale
bread and sour milk in unclean dishes;
single window, with black cloth
shutting out the sunshine and an at
mosphere that is heavy and danger
Gus; another room of the same size
wherein all Is sweetness and light,
neat iron bed and clean sheets, incan-
descent lamp and snow white walls, a
rug on the floor, furniture that is san
itary and good and air that is health.
full and pure.
= This Is the sermon without words,
prepared in a manner worthy of q
master of stagecraft, that will be
preached until Jan. 10 at the inter
national tuberculosis exhibition, which
was recently opened in the American
Museum of Natural History at New
York.
The main theme of the fighters of
the great white plague" who have
raised aloft their standard Of the
double red cross" in New York Is to
put to rout the old fashioned vendors
OF pOtions and. instead let care and
sanitation stamp out this "preventa.
bic" disease, which claims more vic.
fins 11rrt than tyr
let fever and diphtheria combined
The two rooms that typify the old and
the new methods of caring for pa
tfents is in the Rhode Island exhibit
on the third floor, says the New York
American. The same idea is used also
in the displays from several Other
states and foreign countries.
The exhibit that will first attract the
attention Of the thousands who are ex.
pected to visit the exhibition is the
model COW barn that has been built
outside the Seyenty-ninth street en-
trance. Here two fat. well fed cows
mute sentinels of the plague fighters
stand peacefully in their stanchionS
eating the best hay the market affords
chewing their cuds, waiting for the
evening milking that will illustrate tc
the dealers and consumers of New
York how tuberculosis can be prevent
ed by proper handling of the milk in
the barns.
Both Of these animals are carefully
groomed before milking, their tails are
partially shaved and the remainder
done up in the semblance Of a mar
celle wave-all this to prevent germ!
from entering the pals, which, by the
way, are not the large, old fashioned
variety, but small topped affairs thai
no dirt can enter. The floor of thu
barn Is cement, with proper drains
while the place is ventilated with colo
air drafts that would do credit to 8
well regulated fat.
Another exhibit that will prove Of in
terest to the out Of town visitors is tn,
arrangement of the country farmhouse
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
Executors Notice.

Estate of William Myers. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of William Myers, late of the
county of Rock Island, state of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county, at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
February term, on the first Monday in
February next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend,
for the purpose of having the same ad-
justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate
payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 9TH day of December, A.
d. 1908. FREDERICKA MYERS
Executrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
Originality Needed,

To revive an old style of building. no
matter how well it may be done. does
nothing to advance the art of building.
1t would at the best be but copy of
an old work, Painters copy old mas
tiers for the purpose of study, but
copying pictures will never make q
painters reputation. Something new
must be achieved. some original work
executed, before any advance in art is
possible. So 1t is with architecture
Country House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
Executors Notice.

Estate Of Margaretta Rohwedder. de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of Margaretta Rohwedder,
late of the county of Rock Island, state
|of Illinois. deceased. hereby gives no.
county court of Rock Island county at
the county court room, in the city of
Rock Island, at the January term, on
which time ali nerson oah baarin neH ,s, a.
against said estate are notified and re-
quested to attend, for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to
the undersigned.
Dated this 23rd day Of November, A.
d. 1908.
GEORGE JURGEN RoHwEDDER,
Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
About Digestion.

1t is not the quantity of food taken
but the amount digested and assimil-
ated that gives strength and vitality
to the system, Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets invigorate the stom-
ach and liver and enable them to per-
form their functions. The result is a
relish for your food. increased strength
and weight greater endurance and a
clear head Price, 25 cents. Samples
free, For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

Notice Of Final Settlement.

ceased.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, Oswald .Thiele, admin
Thiele, deceased, has this day filed his
final report and settlement as such in
the county court of Rock Island coun-
set for December Is, 1908, at 8 O'Clock
"a m, at which time persons interest,"
ed may appear and make objections
said report will be approved at thai
time, and the undersigned will ask for
an order of distribution, and will also
ask to be discharged.
Rock Island, III. Nov 10. 1908.
OSWALD THIELE, Administrator.
Marion Z. Sweeney, attorney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14
LEGAL,
LEGAL.
Publication Notice.


Publication Notice.
State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-SS:
In the Circuit Court of Rock Island
County, Illinois. January Term, 1903.
In Attachment. Demand, 800
William L. Aster VS.. Herman Manchion.
Notice is hereby given to you, the
said Herman Manchion, that a writ of
attachment has been sued out of the
Office of the clerk of the circuit court
of said county of Rock Island, at the suit OF
William L.. Aster, and against the es-
tate of you, the said Herman Manchion
for one hundred dollars, besides inter-
est, directed to the sheriff of said coun-
ty to execute. 49,
Now, unless you, the said Herman
Manchion. shall personally be and APP
pear before the circuit court of said
county on the first day of the next
term thereof to be holden at Rock Is
land. in said county, on the first Mon
day in the month of January next, give
special bail and plead to said action
judgment will be entered against you
in favor of said plaintiff, and the prop
erty attached sold to satisfy the same
with costs.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, Dec. IL, 1908.
II. A Weld. plaintiffs attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-14

The barber pu~cd away. beaming JOY
fully. Suddenly &c leaped about three
feet. with fire. ashes. S;cc.sc and frag-
ments Of tobacco leaf forming halo
about his head. The man in the chair
also sat up aghast. Wriggling and
writhirg from the fat cigar was a
steel spring which seemed without
end. 1t coiled about Louis until there
was little of him left to coll about and
then swung over and began tying up
the man who was being shaved. There
never was a spring perhaps of which
so many hard things were said in SC
short space Of time. Running
through 1t all were the ha-has and
hawhaws Of the jokers. who were in
retreat.