davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
Why Candy Is Less Popular.

This feminine craze for being
slender has Knocked the bottom out
of our business" said the man in
charge of a downtown branch of a
brig candy concern. Some men who
were good for at least $10o worth of
candy each week never come inside
the door now, and when | see them
trudging past the store with
package of fruit l make up my mind
their wives and daughters, or sweet
hearts, have taken q stand against
candy. One man with wife and
four daughters who used to be
splendid customer. told me the other
day that he'd as soon come home
with a viper as with a five pound box
OF candy. although year ago he used
to buy two five pound boxes each
week we notice the same difference in
small sales to women employed in of
fees. There's not half the number of
calls for f-pound boxes, though our
sales of sweet chocolate are always
big. as lots of business women nibble
it instead of taking a regular luncheon.
The continual running in of Office boys
to execute commissions for the stem
ographers and telephone operators is
getting to be a thing of the past and
lemon drops are about the only sweets
these business girls will eat Every
mothers daughter seems to be dead
set against an ounce of flesh, and I'M
till it's fashionable to be plump again
suppose Wen notice this difference in
Sales''
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
Ancient Britons' Sweet Tooth.

Mention of the German custom of
eating compete of wild stra wberries
with roast pork reminds us that our
ancestors in England had a decidedly
sweeter tooth than We have. In Tudor
times it was the general practice to
pour honey over the meat, and, indeed
honey or sugar was used in so many
dishes Ito say nothing of being min
gled with the wine) that it is on record
that the teeth of most people were
black in consequence. Most of our an
cestors' dishes would be too rich for US
today, for surely even the most accom-
plished diner out would shrink from
oysters stewed in wine. pigeons stuff
ed with gooseberries. grapes boiled in
butter and mutton stuffed with oysters.
London Chronicle
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
No-LIcENsE FOR LITcHFIELD.
Town To Be Dry After November list
Decision BY Judge Subway.

I.itchfield will be no. license after
November l, as the petition for a vote
on the question was legally lodged with
the town clerks office twenty days be-
fore the annual town meeting held on
October Sd. This is the result of a
decision of Judge Milton A. Shumway,
of the superior court, handed down
Monday.
The case was one of state interest as
it involved Interpretation of the limita-
ton of twenty days in the license law,
set forth as the time in which notice
may be given to electors of a desire to
vote upon the license question at town
meetings, under the new ten per cent.
requirement.
A year ago Litchfield voted no.
license but became license as the
clause in the warning was successfully
attacked on the ground that warning
was not posted the legal time. Judge
Shumway heard the arguments last
week and handed down his decision
Monday upholding the demurrer of the
respondent-which was the town. The
court said the question was upon
what date in 1910 was the petition for
a license vote) lodged with the town
clerk, so that it NAV be said to have
been lodged as required by law twenty
days before the annual town meeting
on October Sd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
Irritation and Pain.

a sharp distinction should be drawn
between irritation and pain. Irritation
is not pain, but only frequent cause
of it. Thus a crumb lodged in the
larynx near the vocal cords produces
violent irritation and prolonged cough
ing, which often results in actual pain.
So, too. a s.aeck of dust in the eye sets
up violent irritation and Inflammation.
followed by acute pain. OF the surface
Of the body the finger tips and the end
of the tongue are most sensitive-for
instance. burn on the fingers is much
more painful than one on the back
would be, while one on the tongue
would be more painful still Deep
wounds are not painful, as a rule, save
as regards the surface injury
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
COSTS $1,000 A YEAR.
For a Student to Go Through Yale
interesting Statistics.

1t costs a Yale man at least $1,000
. year on an average to go through
the four years course at the universe
ty, 81 figures compiled from a postal
card canvass are reliable. OF last
years freshman class, ia spent on an
average of s1.033 each; III sophomores.
SLIGO; 11s juniors, 81. 1873; making the
average for three years of $50 men,
1898. The lavish expenditure of a
few men sent up the general aver
age for of the freshmen, 81 re-
ported expenses of from $500 to $4,000
each: six sophbmores. from $1,000 to
81, $50 each; eight juniors, from $4,000
to $1,000 each; while at the other eX-
treme 10 freshmen used less than $500
each, 1s sophomores less than $3.50
each and rs juniors less than $3.50.
OF the So men last mentioned, 20
lived on less than 1915 for the college
year. As the number of men reporting
their figures is only a portion of the
class in each instance, the correct
average is not possible but it is be
lieved that the average will be higher
as those who practice economy are
able to fix upon the amount of their
expenditures. while those who live in
easier fashion have bothered little
about the details Of thar outgo.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
Metaphors and Smiles.

The metaphors and SMILES of the
state campaign are very trying to an
unframed mind. Here is Judge Bald
win declaring that Mr. Chandler can't
peep into the sub-cellar of Thomas
Jeffersons mind, Spellbinder Butler
reminded by Mr.Chandlers criticism
on Judge Baldwin of a jackass kick
ing the sphinx in the face and Mavor
Smith of Hartford pronouncing that
same speech a fly speck on the music
of a German band. 1t may be possi-
BILE to understand that Mr.. Chandler
is peeping tom, a jackass and a will
ing contributor to harmony but do We
also gather that Thomas Jefferson
stored his mind among the cord wood
and potatoes, that Judge Baldwiu's
head is made of stone and that Mayor
Smith considers Mr.. Chambers out
put an inspired keynote Waterbury
American.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
An Extra In the Family.

Walter Williams tells this newspa-
per story: when the first child ar
rived in the family of an editor friend
pha. When the fourth came some
years later they decided that was
enough and called it Omega. But a
year or two later No 5 came along
anyway. For time it puzzled them
TO find name which would not seem
ridiculous for child born after
Omega, but the resourceful editor hit
on a happy thought and named it Sup
plement." kansas City Star.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
ADMIRAL MARM|ON'S SON ELOPES
Young Fellows Mother Will Disown Him if He Mar
.res Her Dressmaker's Daughter.


Washington, Oct 2S.-Robert T.
Marmion. the 10 year old son of the
late Rear Admiral Robert A. Mar
mion. who was a close friend of Col
onel Roosevelt, went shopping with his
mother eight months ago. While he
was buying clothing for trip abroad
from Mrs. Darden. he first saw the
latters pretty daughter, Virginia. In
some way he procured an introduc-
ton to the chic little brunette, and
since then has refused all entreaties
of his mother to give up the idea of
marrying the girl.
This week the two mothers realized
that there was some plan afoot be-
tween the couple and the girls moth
er arranged to place her in the
Georgetown Visitation convent.
The young folks discovered the plan.
hurried to Rockville yesterday. and
tried to get a license The mothers
had telephoned to the officials. and be-
cause of their youth the license was
refused.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29

The couple took a car to Washing
ton and went to Alexandria, Va,
where they found their mothers had
telephoned instructions Marmion tel
ephoned his mother shortly before
nightfall that he and Miss Darden
would go to Richmond for a license,
and If they didn't get one there
would try other cities until they were
successful.
Il have wired to the authorities at
Richmond to prevent the issuance of
the license said Mrs. Marmion ''and
if they do finally get one my son will
have to shift for himself
Il am entirely out of patience with
him, and viii never give him another
penny for his support if he marries
Miss Darden. He has never done any
work, and never will if he marries
first. | shall do everything / can to
prevent the marriage, and if he mar
ries in the face of my objections
will never call him son again
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
A Threat That Was Needed.

In 1866 the Prussian government de-
manded an indemnity of $25, 600. 600
from the city of Frankfort. The head
of the house of RothschiId there sent
word to Bismarck that if an attempt
were made TO enforce the levy the
In Berlin. knowing the power behind
the threat, the man of blood and iron
yielded.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
First He Ever Heard-ln 1884.

Delivers speech for the most part
was q eulogy of Blaine, who was be-
ing hotly attacked by the Mugwumps.
l am not sure whether it was that
night or not, but L do recall Delivers
definition of a Mugwump: "A combi-
nation Of hay fever and tight pants"
There was a craze for tight pants at
the time in the East, but they had
not found favor among the 1owans
and hay fever was considered a
purely eastern disease and an indica-
ton of eastern unhealthineSs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
Wall Protected.

81 think there is somebody down.
stairs, George"
"Well, what of it?'
Cant you get up and do something
Put your head out Of the window and
call policeman"
"Why should I do that when I can
put my head over the back stairs and
call one? His number is 1888, and
he's down there in the kitchen spoon
Ing with Mary, the cook."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
ljsxt and His Char.

There have been many devotees Of
the cold cigar. List was one. Mas
senet says that the able could not
play the piano unless he had a cigar
in his mouth. But he did not light it
or smoke it; he used to eat it. He
would sit down to the instrument with
big cigar between his teeth and keep
munching it all the time he played.
When the cigar was eaten up the per
Torrance closed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
Dressed For the Occasion.

A rubber mask adorns his nose,
Large goggles hide his eyes
TWO wingli1e things are on his cara
AS down the street he flies.
A rubber coat enwraps his FORM
Great gloves his two hands fill,
A rakish hat is on his head
In fact, he's dressed to kill
Boston Courier.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
The Cost of livinn Issue.

The most effective democratic issue
will be the high cost of living. 1t will
be used for a great deal more than it
is worth. The people will be asked to
defeat Gov. Draper and elect Mr.. Foss
because it costs more to live today
than it cost some years ago. That APP
peal is utterly lacking in political or
economic logic, but it will be more eff
fective on the stump than it will be
to attack Senator Lodge as boss or
to insist that reciprocity with Canada
will follow the election of Mr.. Foss.
The public is very sensitive as to its
pocketbook, and is bound to hold some
body responsible for high prices. The
candidate of the party in power must
suffer and the candidate who will suf-
fer in this contest will be Gov. Draper.
If republicans in large numbers can
be convinced that he ought to be de-
feated because prices are high, he will
be defeated but he will be defeated on
no other issue Senator Lodge is a
boss, but everybody knows that he
compares favorably with the demo-
cratic bosses in this state and city,
and everybody knows, also, that, if
Mr. Foss desires to fight for recip-
rocity, the firing line is in Washington
and not on Beacon hill.
Upon an issue that is utterly false
as far as the governorship is con-
cerned, the democrats must stake their
hope of success.-Boston Journal
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
Plants and Water.

Something similar co Intelligence is
exhibited by planrs If during the dry
season bucket Of wafer be placed
near a growing pumpkin or melon
vine. in he course. of few days the
vine Will turn from its c"Urs'' and get
at least one of It's leaves in the water.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
nebuff and Hint In One.

How nicely your daughter sings!"
err
Sir" exclaimed the latter haughtf-
ly, that is my husband in the next
room winding the clock"-St. Louis
Star
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
Echoes From Eden.

WE ENVY ADAM
Whatever trouble Adam had.
No man could make him sore
BY saying when he told jest.
I've heard that joke before"
Success Ma gazine.
WE DON'T ENVY ADAM.
Whatever troubles Adam missed,
This must have made him sore
When he and Mother Eve fell out
He couldn't slam the door.
Birmingham (Ala) Age-Herald.
YET, ON THE OTHER HAND.
Whatever troubles Adam bore,
He never had to gl-ieve
Because a woman lived next door
Who coaxed the cook from Eve.
Chicago Record Herald
AND CONTINUING
Whatever troubles Adam had,
He was a lucky man.
He was not nightly told to dump
The icebox water pan.
Detroit Free Press
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29

At the Authors Club.
Right--Who is the round face, jovia
looking fellow over there?
Penman-He writes the obituary no
tees for local paper.
"Oh, | thought that cadaverous look
ing fellow over to the left was the
obituary man"
NO he's the one who writes this
Jokes! Yonkers Statesman.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
PhiIadeiphis's SUPREMACY.

Philadelphia is nothing much in the
way of government but it knows a
thing or two about baseball .-New
York World
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
A Dec Cook Stunt.

Speaking of Explorer Aeronaut
wellman. however, he seems to have
discovered another way not to so to
Europe.-Chicago Tribune.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
Easy to Ia Ike.

Josh-You say he expects TO max.
sarrels of money this season. What
IS he going to do?
Bosh- Take boarders at dollar 9
dozen.
neutrality-suspicious.. How could any
one make money taking boarders al
such price as that?
Bosh-Easily. He's the village pho
tographer. New York Telegraph.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29

The railway from APOSTLES to Posa-
das, in the territory of Misiones, was
opened on August Is.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
The Retired Lothario.

latter Horace. Odes Ill, A.
A diver long in Cupid's main,
I've bagged my share of pearls.
In short, I've been, to put it plain,
A devil with the girls.
But now such things to scorn [ DOOM
For boys alone they're meet,
Like Greenhorn of the Guards, on whom
Miranda seems so sweet
An ass. who's no attractions got
Except mere length of limb
In fact, 1 can't ina CINE what
Miss Dollface sees in him.
But there. / don't disturb my head.
Love? PoohI A poets fake!
BY all means let these children wed
And find out their mistake
London Truth
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29

Vacation Triangle.
Oh, large and tat was Cerkson's wad
when Clerkson journeyed blithely
forth with fly book line and
jointed rod to spend the sum-
naer in the north Alas. II
proved a costly play. for
CIerkson freely bought
and bought. That wad
it dUindled day by
day IT vanished,
drib bled sped
away Ard SO
poor CLERK
son sad
to say!
Had
Puck
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
TO new YORK
N 0 R WITCH LINE

The water way the com fortabls
way of travelling.
Steamers City of Lowell and Ches-
ter w Chapin-safe, stauncn vessels
that have every comfort and conven-
fence for the traveller.
A delightful voyage on Long Island
Sound and a superb view of the won
derful skyline and waterfront of New
York
Steamer leaves New London at II
p. m. weekdays only; due Pier foot OF
East 22d Street 5.45 a. m. (Mondays
exceptnd) and Pier 40. North River.
a. m.
Fare Norwich 10 New York 81. Is
Write or telephone w. ]. PHILLIPS,
Agent, New London. Conn. aug6d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29

Making Vacancy.
Perhaps remarked the college oars
man who really wasn't fit to be on tn.
perhaps | might improve If
should try faster stroke"
IF you should get a Lightning
stroke" replied the disguised trainer,
lit certainly would improve the crew.
Catholic Standard and Times.
Still Life.
II pictures Tor your dining roam
Appropriate you wish
You'll choose water color as
The right thing for FISH.
And vet if you should like change
A very pleasant foil
For all the rest would be ssrdines.
They're always done in oil,
cleveland Leader,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29

Too Fair to Suit.
Hank Stubhs-Ev rybuddy orter lay
up somethin' fur a rainy day
Bige Milier-I s'pose thet's the rea-
son they's so much kickin' over the
drouglt-BostoB Herald
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29

8-Ptece Parlor
Suit with Odd
Chair or Rock
~, or 6-Pisce
y Tor Suit.
s3x1o,e Vel
vet II u q. 1
Gilt Hanging
Mirror ar Pier
Mirrcr. 4 Ma
hogRDy EentHe
Table. Round
or Square. q
Chr1sty Pie
turee. = Pairs
Lace Curtains,
Dis G o v ated
Lamp. -.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29

A Tip.
A word Of warning
[ would speak
Don't let your nerve
Give way to cheek
Detroit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29

Which One?
Galdy-Your hair is falling out dread
fully, old man.
Badly (absently)-Whi ch one?-Yale
Record
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-29
DINING ROOM

Choice of Buffet,
China clos G /,
Sideboard or Ma
chine. Oak lin
ish and Quar-
tered 4 Pillar
l. eg Extension
Table. 4 Chairs.
Cane Box Seat,
a Ar m c IA air
Cane Box Seat. 4
Pro b r U 8 > e Ia
II u G.. o o; L
q o "A c n. Tufted
Morscaline, Solid
Oak Frame; L
Decorated DIN
ner Set 4 Tap
cstry Table Cow
ers . -
Smyrna times., 1910-01-12

in an Unguarded Moment sulking Ami.
NAL Knocked Her Down and Caught
Her Throat In His Teeth-Her Arms
and Leg Ripped Open by Claws.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-12
Or. Cook a Mental Wreck.

That DR.. Frederick A. Cook, the
discredited Arctic explorer, is a vic
tim of aphasia unable to think upon
any subject for more than an in
stant; that Mrs. Cook is constantly at
his bedside; that she has no idea of
suing him for divorce; that she is not
holding his records from him for a
ransom; that while on the way to re
covery recently he suffered a severe
relapse, and that he continually insis S
that Mrs. Cook shall not leave him for
a moment, were the statements made
by Mrs. Josephine Dudley, Mrs. Cook S
sister, and the one woman in New
York who knows where DR.. Cook is
concealed.
Mrs. Dudley is the relative" who is
in charge of the two Cook children
at Hamilton institute, who is in con-
stant communication with Mrs. Cook
and who knows more of the explorers
condition than any one else, except
his wife and physician
Smyrna times., 1910-01-12
Girls With BOYS Names.

Girls with boys names and boys
with girls have received them in
many instances no doubt by accident.
1t was so in the case of George Anne
Bellamy. the famous eighteenth cen
fury actress. who played Juliet TO
Garrick's Romeo. Born on st. George
day. she was TO be called Georgiana.
but somebody's blunder at the time
of her christening split this into
George Anne. The corn law rhy-
mer." Ebenezer Elliott. had a daugh-
ter named Noah, whose passport is
said to have given her much trouble
abroad. BuI here. as in the case of
other girl NOahs. it was only other
peoples Biblical ignorance that was
at fault. for turn up Numbers xxxvi,
II. and you will find that Mahlah. Tir-
zah. HOglah. Micah and Noah were
the daughters of ZelOphehad. London
Graphic.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-12
Georgia Congressman Dies.

Judge James M. Griggs, who has
represented the Second Georgia dis
trict in congress for years, died sud-
denly at his home in Dawson, Ca.
from heart failure. Judge Griggs
was in bed apparently convalescing
from a slight cold. Judge Griggs left
Washington Dec. II to come home for
the Christmas holidays. Tuesday he
complained of being i'll and went to
bed. Doctors were called in and he
was supposed to be on the road to re
covery when the end came He had al.
ready made preparations to return to
Washington.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-12

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
anv case of kidney or bladder trouble
that is not beyond the reach of medi-
cine. 1t invigorates the entire sys-
tenn and strengthens the kidneys SO
that they eliminate the impurities
from the blood. Backache, rheuma-
tism, kidney and bladder troubles are
all cured by this great medicine.
Sold by W.oR. Keys & Co., Clay
ton; all druggists, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-12
A Travelling Salesman.

H. F. Beers, 617-7th Ave-,
Peoria, ILL.,, writes: 81 have been
troubled fol some time with kidney
trouble, so severely at times l could
scarcely cary my grips. After using
one bottle of Foley's Kidney Pills 1
have been entirely relieved, and
cheerfuly recommend them to all. !"
FoleJs Kidney Pills are healing and
atiseptic and will restore health and
strength. Sold by W. R. Keys &
Co., Clayton; all druggists, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-12
Boy Killed While coastinq.

While Benjamin Habecker, a school
boy, Of Lancaster, Pa, was coasting
in fog near the schOolhouse he ran
into a tree stump, receiving injuries
that quickly caused death. Recently
his little sister was burned to death.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-12

axe hint do your own mixing. Rough on
Rats, being all poiSon one 15c box will spread or
make SO to 100 little cskes that will kill 500 or
inator Don't die in the house. Beware of imi-
tations. substitutes and catchpenny, ready-fOr-
use devices
Smyrna times., 1910-01-12

This Railroad Kills No Passengers.
New York, Jan. 10-During the
decade. Jan. l, 1900, to Jan. l, 1910,
not one passenger has been killed in
a train accident on the Lackawanna
railroad. During that period this road
has transported 19S.7S7,2 ,224 persons.
Smyrna times., 1910-01-12
Roosevelt Due In Berlin April "a.

Berlin, Jan. 10. - According to a
statement purporting to emanate from
a diplomatic source, Mr. Roosevelt will
arrive here on April = and Will re-
main three days IN ~
Smyrna times., 1910-01-12
Many Children Are SickIy

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Child ,en,
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Children's
Home New York, Break up Colds in "a hours,
cure FeveriShness. Headache, stomach Troubles
Teething Disorders and destroy worms At all
druggists, 25c Sample mailed free. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, LeROy. n. Y.