davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09

China has four state established RS
ligions, and in each the emperor cXer-
cises sacerdotal functions. Twice "a
year the emperor as son OF heaven
worships before the tablet OF Shanc
TT or supreme heaven in accordance
with the ancient imperial monotheism
Twice a year. he burns incense before
the tablets of his ancestors in accorl.
ance with Confucianism. Twice a Year
he sacrifices 10 the gods of Ta0ism
and twice a year 10 the image az nul.
dha. The ancient and primitive ~
ligiOn OF China is monotheistic, tut
this direct worship was regarded JAS
too sublime for the people, so thar l.
became reserved for the emperor alone
as the son of heaven" and as priest
OF the nation The people on THEN
part worshiped their ancestors. and .t
was this ancestral religion which Con-
fucius identified himself with and re
formed The old superstitions re-
jected by Confucius were absorbed bg
Taoism. which is polytheistic and the
religion OF the populace Then Bgl.
dhism came into China about 50 a. u
and. like. the other three religions De-
came state supported and state en.
dOwed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Value Of the Dust Bath.

Many people do not realize the
value OF dust bath for fowls. BY
this they scour off the scurf and scales
OF the skin and rid themselves OF YER
min II is the hens natural method
of bathing The finer, lighter and
drier the dust the more effective 1t
is as cleanser and vermin destroyer.
The dust bath should be in the open
air and in a place where the sun
light can strike IT, The scratching
shed is a good place for II. Here the
dust settled quickly and does not al
feet their breathing
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Necklace Of seasheIls.

A girl had sent to her from the Pa
cific coast one OF the long strings Of
.iny sea shells. each one a cone about
an inch long. beautiful in opalescent
tints Of pinkish purple shading to
green. The shells are strung so that
the cones point alternately in oppo-
site directions.
These necklaces are in long string
that can be slipped over the head sew
eral times. but the girl had them made
into a four-stranded collar. with a
small plated gold clasp. The work was
done for about 80 cents and the dog
collar effect was much prettier and
newer than the old way
This is a good way TO treat all long
strings Of beads. II can be done at
home by buying a clasp. The beads
need not be restrung. but the ends
are caught up and the two cords on
each side fastened 10 the clasp ring
by two smaller rings.
While long bead chains are not In
first style. the collars are still popular.
They are. moreover. less apt TO break
than strings that must be put over the
head
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Squeezed the saueezers.

Il Is said that when Mr. Yerkes be-
gan to make money some of the banks
from which he had borrowed thought
TO squeeze" him by demanding in.
slant repayment or a large considera-
ton for further time. He was invited
TO call on one OF these bankers and
there met the others. Their demand
was made. and their victim seemed al
their mercy. They did not. however.
know the resourcefulness Of Mr..
Yerkes. who retaliated by remark
ing:
Well. owe a lot TO all the banks
here. and I'll just publish a statement
tomorrow in the papers giving the
full amounts and stating my inability
to pay. This will make such a run
on the banks that they will soon be as
broke as should and therefore / shall
not be the only sufferer"
The "sQueezers" recognized the
truth OF this and SO withdrew their
demand. Mr. Yerkes. however. re.
fused 10 withdraw his threat unless
they lent him another $4,000 They
did so.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
AROUND THE FARM.

A good road is a good investment
for any section.
Kind treatment is one Of the ingre.
dents OF the ration Of every COW. No
danger Of overlooking along that line.
The good brood SOW ought TO prove
profitable up TO seven or eight years
of age.
Look over the flock and If any OF
the ewes seem weak. separate them
from the flock. and give them extra
care and feed until they grow strong.
Know when your stock is ready for
market and know when and where
you can find the best market for your
stock.
Grow some hickory trees for ak
and hammer handles. If you raise
more than YOU need YOU can easily
sell, for hickory brings a good price.
Plenty Of light always for the
stock. If your barn lacks windows
put them in at once. a window with
every stall
Il has been well said that anybody
can keep stock, but it is quite another
thing 20 manage so that stock Will
keep yon. Are you doing IL?
II IL Is possible 10 avoid Il don't
take your seed potatoes from base.
ment whore there is a furnace. Their
vitality is apt TO have been i'm.
paired.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
In Hot Water.

Typographical errors" said
writer. "are continually cropping ur
| called for a magazine editor fhc
other day TO take him ont To luncheon
As he was getting gratefully into bis
coat a man entered.
Do YOU read your magazine the
man asked
"I do replied the editor.
Have you read the new number.
the one that came out yesterday
81 have
Have you read my poem, To Ga.
brielle." on page HIP
N-nO"
"No, Well. In that poem ! wrote
the line. Il love you better than love
my life
a neat line-neat and Well
turned said the editor soothingly.
And one OF the professional hue
morists OF your composing room ser
IL up to read. II love you better than
love my wife
Hover
Than my wife-precisely that
And my wife knows nothing OF com
posing room comedy. and she thinks
the line was printed exactly as wrote
il >"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
FOR FIG LEAF COSTUME.
Army Officer Says Fair Sex Possess
Modesty in Inverse Ratio to Clothes.

III American women wore less
clothes they would be more modest
The women of Africa wear very little
raiment and they are the most moral
women in the world
This is the contention of Arthur
George Pomeroy Collen. son Of the
retired English officer Lieut.. Gen. Sir
Edwin COLLEEN. for forty years a resi-
dent of British East Africa
For seven years Mr.. Collen was one
OF the assistant district officers OF the
East Africa protectorates. and during
that time made a special study OF the
women Of Africa.
Clothes make the savage woman
shy and coquettish." Mr.. COlen said
Il have noticed in their native garb
which consists OF a strip Of bark or bit
OF wooden blanket. they are as uncon.
scious OF their charms as children.
"A white shirt-waist and skirt TO
which the missionary introduces them
seems 10 SOW the first seeds of vanity
They become vain. fiirtatious and con
ceited hesitate TO imagine what
would be the result if a directoire
gown were let loose in their midst
The mortality Of morals would be pro-
digious
"Of course the climate in England
and America would hardly permit OF
less garments than are worn. yet
there are a lot Of unnecessary trim
mings and furbelows with which won.
en- bedeck themselves.
Il think an ornamental purity bri-
gade, with an African woman as mis-.
sionarv would help Occidental morals
and manners. - Chicago InterOcean.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
De ROL.

Plain and chased gold bracelets are
popular
No end Of braid is used on fashion
able gowns.
The one-eyelet pump will be worn
in the house
The appreciation of soutacha is
greater than ever.
Plum and prune color is fayorite
in elaborate street suits.
Paris will make use OF skunk as
trimming and in small furs.
Peacock tints. beautifully blended
are the success Of the hour
Most buttons now have a protecting
rim OF metal. bone or horn.
The passementerie button is pretty
but elegance points more to the plain
button
One OF the recent innovations in
the use Of taupe is a single touch in
a costume.
Wide black velvet ribbon bows are
very smart with linen collars and lin
gerie blOuses
Nowadays nearly all women wear
jabots. and among the prettiest is the
grandfather's frill
Embroidered dots of various sizes
are used in dainty ties. The dots may
be white or a color
Royal blue. golden brown. mulberry
and maize are fashionable colors in
high class costumes.
Nowadays nearly all women wear
jabots. and among the preriest is
the grandfather frill
Many OF the prettiest hats are al
most smOihered in dOwny marabOu.
its soft effect is becoming 10 almost
every woman.
A narrow band OF gold or silver
ribbon. with a rose az each end. makes
a becoming hair ornament on the
Grecan order
Shoes present one aspect coming
and another aspect gOing-backs
match the dress. while fronts are of
conventional patent leather.
With elaborate afternoon and even
ing gowns sleeves that are STRAPPED
with the material OF the gown over
lace are a good deal used.
Slip a bit Of gold lace under your
net chemisette. This CLINT Of gold
through the transparency is one of
the important touches.
Cord belts are the latest wrinkle I'm
girdles These come in almost any
standard shade and are fastened in
front with a huge colored stone in
barbaric design.
Most Of the coats are a straight
knee-length Many Of them are fast
ened with jet buttons. and a black rib
bon threads through the collar and
ties in a bow in front
Many women have the mistaken
idea that the present fashionable
dress. which seemed extreme at first.
is trying to the figure but. truth TO
tell. II is exactly the reverse.
One of the best Of the new shirt
waist styles is a perfectly plain tailor
made. OF Scotch madras in stripes or
big blocks of color on white ground,
the color matching the suit
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Farm and Garden.

better Plant the tubers in deep fur
rows
When planting large. fiat seeds set
them in the ground edgewise. Ger
mination is more certain
Make sowings once a week OF such
quick.growing vegetables as lettuce
and radishes. 10 insure a continuous
succession.
Sow radish seeds I'm the same row
with slowgermnating seeds They
will come up in a few days and mark
the rows for cultivation
To get the earliest cucumhers. mel.
ons and summer squashes. SOW the
seeds early on inverted sods or in
small pots in the house or coldframe.
Do not follow your grandfather's
custom OF planting beets. lettuce,
onions. and such vegetables. in raised
beds. They dry out too quickly. as
well as being difficult 10 cultivate.
DO not expect peas 20 mature well
in the hottest weather You will be
disappointed But SOW the seeds OF an
early variety in August and you will
get a good crop in the fall Spray with
a potassium sulphide solution 10 keep
down mildew
Rotate the crops in the garden.
Land that grew any of the cabbage
tribe last year should be planted to
beans or some other class of plants
This year Many troubles like club
foot Will thus be avoided. AS a rule,
follow root crops with those which
grow above ground suburban Life.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09

Plain gored skirts prevail. One ~
the new models. plainly gored has
front panel trimmed al each side n.,r
the bottom with three OF these I'M,
Jet buttons, one over the other
Iaupe which has an undertone N
dull green is extremely fashionahl.
but women Of pale complexion shoul5
avoid II unless II is frightened ln
with a touch OF some color which
they know is particularly becoming n
them.
To wear with huge toques in after.
noon attire. In lieu OF the scarf ~
tur. many women are adopting hugo
satin scarfs. three-Quarters OF yar9
In width, hemmed with fur. ana
which are wound round the throat and
fall over the shoulders in the LATEST
approved style.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
homespun Gowns.

For spring dresses and suits Of the
general wear style. soft plant home
spun Is the favorite material" says
Harper's Bazaar. 1T comes in all the
new olive and bottle green shades. in
the new plum and blue. and in the
castor and gray shades. Wide-waled
serges APPARENTLY are 10 be much worn
in navy blue and in white. The vogue
for white serge has been on the in.
crease for a season or two. but this
year II is TO be especially marked.
Twothirds Of the early summer serge
dresses are in white. gray. or castor
color. The proper white is that called
oyster. which suggests a gray just off
The white. Serge suits Of this sort
are often most deliberately trimmed"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
STRONG FLIGHTS OF oRAToRy
Examples OF Mixed Metaphors caleu.
lated 70 Cause a Smile.

An amateur historian is responsible
for this All along the ever flowing
stream OF history you can discern the
silent footprints OF the crowned heads
OF Europe
The village reporter on the death
of the village poet: That dauntless
pen shall write no more, for its eyes
are closed forever"
From the speech OF a rising young
politician. The fierce light OF public
opinion shall dog their footsteps until
II strangles them. Then shall they
swallow the bitter pill and drink its
very dregs."
Advice and warning from a success.
ful man Of business TO a gathering OF
young people Every rung in the lad
der OF success is paved with slippery
stones. on which only the clear head
and the steady hand can retain their
footing"
The fearless suffragette was ad
dressing a meeting OF mere men. She
had graphically related 10 them the
fascinating story of the strenuous
struggle the ladies had made for that
most priceless of possessions. vote
how every obstacle had been con.
quered and victory was at last in sight
We have now" she shrieked. almost
crossed the trackless desert and the
harbor lights are stretching out their
arms 10 greet us"
The temperance advocate was Civ
ing striking but a true picture OF
the vast amount of evil wrought by
the demon OF drink What is the
greatest devastating agent of our
time?" he asked 1T is the bottle,
which smiles genially before your face
while al the same time il is stabbing
YOU in the back"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
CLASS THAT HUBBY WAS IN
Possibly Wife Did Not Mean II JUST
That Way, But There IL Was.

A husband and wife ran a FREAK
show in certain provincial town
but unfortunately they quarreled ami
the EXHIBITS We're equally divided be.
tween them. The wife decided TO con.
unue business as an exhibitor al tls
old address. but the husband went
on tour.
After some years wandering tho
prodigal returned. and a reconcila.
ton took place. as the result of which
they became business partners once
more a few mornings afterward the
people Of the neighborhood We're Sent
into fits OF laughter on reading The
following notice in the papers
BY the return Of my husband. ms
stock of freaks has been permanent
increased
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
How TO Cure Pork.

Here is the government recipe for
salt pork: Rub each piece with fine
common salt and pack closely. Let ii
stand overnight The next day weigh
out ten pounds Of salt and two ounces
OF saltpeter 10 each 100 pounds of
meat and dissolve i'm four gallons OF
boiling water. Pour this brine over
the meat when cold. cover and weight
TO keep II under the brine Meat will
pack best If cut into pieces about six
inches square. The pork should be
kept in the brine until used"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Memorandum Book.

When writing 10 the various fertili-
ger and implement concerns ask them
for free memorandum book. and use
these handy little volumes for jotting
down the odd jobs whenever YOU think
Of them. Then rearrange the jobs so
they can be taken up when there is
a chance and put through TO the best
advantage Pay special attention TO
items that can be done on stormy
days put them by themselves. and
see that the materials and tools are
ready in advance Work that can be
done on stormy days and in the even
ing hours seems like clear gain 10 the
ambitious farmer.-American Cutiva-
tor
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
In Different Sets.

II Is but seldom. one imagines that
a good joke is made about an oyster.
Edmund Yates. however. IN his "Reco.
lections and Experiences relates one
Il was walking with Thackeray one
evening from the club writes Yates
"and. passing a fish shop ia New
street. he noticed two different tubs
OF oysters. one marked / shilling
dozen and the other Is. Sd. dozen.
How they must hate each Other
said Thackeray.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09

II you are skilled I'm the art Of ty-
ing twine or string your hands are
needed for the new Directoire sash
The ends OF II are now twisted into
the sailors Turks head knot This
is a new touch and IL is quite effect
i've. The folds OF silk are laced and
interlaced in exact sailor fashion into
the large soft balls which end the
streamers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
PIantIna and cultural RuIes.

Thoroughly compact the soil about
the seeds and SO hasten termination.
Remember that rows which run
north and south allow the suns rays
TO reach both sides Of the plant-a
distinct advantage.
Plant seeds Of string beans every
fortnight, SO that there will always
be n supply Of tender pods
Forget that potatoes were ever
planted in hills; level culture is much
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Woman's Sphere.

over within three minutes. Such a
bath is "A tonic.
II is not necessary TO get into the
tub. Merely so over the body speedi-
~. bathing away the dust and secre-
tions OF the skin, rinsing quickly and
rubbing briskly until the skin fairly
tingles
II one is nerve tired. a hot bath
just before going TO bed will act as
a soothing. restful comforter.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Quick Bath BEST Ionic.

Some women say that they have not
the vitality 10 withstand daily bath.
That is usually the case when the
bath is considered a bother and too
much strength Is expended in the
scrubbing and rubbing. The most bene
fcial bath is the quick one that Is
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
TURKEYS Profitable

Turkeys have long since demon
strated the fact to the intelligent
farmer that they are great farm
money makers and seldom If ever
damage any one TO the amount Of
five cents. but on the other hand are
great destroyers Of weed seed. as well
as insects Of every description, hence
a great advantage to any land owner.
Farmers Home Journal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09

TIC HdFNFtsK TFcdIK
Who drives the horses OF the sun
Shall lord IL but a day,
Better the lawly deed were done,
And kept the humble way.
The rust will find the sword OF fame,
The dust will hide the crown.
Ay. none shall nail SO high his name
Time will not tear il down.
The happiest heart that ever beat
Was in some quiet breast
That found the common daylight
sweet.
And left 10 heaven the rest.
John Vance Cheney.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
After the Failure.

Mrs. Scraggs My husband hash
a dollar in the world. and | think
am entitled TO a divorce.
Mrs. Braggs-On what grounds
Mrs. Scraggs-On the ground ihal
| married him for money.-Puck.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09

"slence in the COURT" thundored
the Judge and the laughter died away.
"Mr Baillih." continued the IN
structions from the bench. eject ihe
next man who defies the law Of gray
ity.r-Philadelphia Ledger
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Fancy BroadcIoths.

Chiffon broadcloth appears in all
the new colorings and of a lightness
and softness even surprising that
achieved by the manufacturers last
season. Fancy broadcloths in one
tone colorings and woven satin or
cheyron stripes are numerous
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
A Fair EXCHANGE.

When Binks was counting his wife
he opened his heart to her
"Wcll2"
she exchanged with him After
they were married she opened his
eyes. Baltimore American.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09

City Niece-Well, Uncle Hiram, how
did you enjoy the tea with the slices
Of lemon in it?
Uncle Hiram ~ Tea, Gosh, gai |
thought that was pure out and out cir.
Gus emonade.-Chicago News.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Light.

Light.
The night has a thousand eyes,
And the day but one,
Yet the light OF the bright world dies
With the dying sun.
The mind has a thousand eyes,
And the heart but one;
Yet the light OF whole life dies
When love is done.
r. w. Bourdillion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Punctured Cloth.

There is a broadcloth trimming
now in use which il covered with a
design in holes. These are made with
a stiletto. II is called punctured
cloth, and is used for revers. waist
coats and panels on skirts and coats
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
A Strong Hint OF u.

Manager-But. my dear sir, your
play has absolutely no human touch.
Aspiring Playwright-What, no hu.
man touch, When my hero borrows
money from all his friends?-Balti-
more American.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Horsehack Ridinn.

Horseback exercise possesses ac-
cording TO some physicians. the facul-
~ Of both increasing and reducing
weight II meals are taken Immediate
~ after riding additional flesh is
gained: otherwise decrease Of flesh
results.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Just Shoot Twice.

Il thought you said this gun would
shoot a thousand YARDS"
III will"
1T won't II only shoots 500 yards
Well. it's a double barreled gun.
amt it2"-Cleveland Leader
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Alfred Knew.

"Can you tell us what auto-sugge@
tion is. Alfred2
"Yessum. It's when mamma keeps
hintin' TO papa that a lot OF oui
friends are buyin' motor cars. Kan
sas CITY Times
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09

"Did the big capitalist make a good
Witness
"a good witness? | 1tould say he
did He actually swore TO his own
name and address"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09

Whale-What are you going 70 ten
your wife when you get home
Jonah don't know. | don't sup
nose she would believe me If ! should
tell her that | had been TO a fish DIN
ner.-Bohemian Magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
The untempered Wind.

Knicker-The wind is tempered TO
the shorn lamb.
Bocker-Funny Il doesn't act that
way when a man takes of his dan.
nels.--New York Sun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Separate Coat Necessary.

garment in these days of all-alike
OF the ulster style for
service and the fashionable long
skirted Directoire for dress.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
Up To Date.

Little Teddy can lick my weight
in wildcats. c. Q. ID.
Little Willie-Oh. that's nothihk'
can eat my weight in possums" n
ID. Q."-Judge.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09

charges by the piece. IL must be rath.
er expensive Young Housckccper-
oh. no. She loses 50 many things that
her bills are never hign,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
An Effort 70 Answer.

Father" said little Rollo. what is
the glass Of fashion,
Il don't know exactly. my son. but
Englishmen I've met seem to think
it's the monocle. Washington Star.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09

How did you cure your wife Of
cnattering 50 muchg'
Il told her that when her lips were
closed they formed a perfect Cupids
bow. Plain Dealer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1909-04-09
A ai,,er Pill.

Milly-And how does your broth'I
take married life? Tilly-He tan
n according 10 directions. His mo'N
er.in.law lives with him.-lllusualea
Bits.