davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
TALKS WITH THE PUZZLERS
By Frances Carroll
A PUZZLE SKETCH.

SOMETIMES rather think it might
- be easier for US all If the puzzlers
were no- so gifted with imaeinatons or
possessed a less generous share OF gen
eraI knowledge If they ran in men
tai nut. you see. It would be an easy
matter to 20 over the solutions offered
80 the puzzle and check the several mum
bers or gayly and speedily The way
things stand however. this IS impossible
and Yesterday 1t was q. weary task to
check and check and keep tab as 70
the total number Of correct answers
each contestant had 10 his credit The
work was accomplished. Of course. but
there was a frenzied counting and re-
counting and an apparently hopeless
task before Us uhen 3 o'clock arrived
and we set 10 work IN tomorrow
evenings edition OF The Tines
you VIII see the result and I hope YOU
viii all be willing 10 give EcQuiescence
20 the verdict which was not easily
r.aarrc6
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
SWEET RED PEPPERS
A TABLE DELICACY

The sweet red peppers which are in
the markets make a tasty luncheon dish
IN place Of meat or eggs or as a dinner
entTce- Cut a slash in one side Of each
pepper and take out the seeds and
white pulp Then I'LL the peppers with
soft bread crumbs seasoned with a slice
zach Of minced ham and tongue. a lit
lie minced parsley. q few drops OF onion
5Uice. q moiSteninG Of strained tomatoes
and melted butter, salt and pepper. Bake
until the peppers are soft, but not
muSl1y-
Peppers stuffed with bread crumbs
seasoned with salt. pepper. and a few
drops OF orion Juice and plentifUlly
covered with butter and baked for TWEEN
ty minutes are delicious.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
WARM SUBS USED
TO CLEAN PARASOLS

To clean a white linen parasoI, make
a strong sUds of pure white soap and
warm water, and, opening the parasoL
scrub each section well with the suds,
using a fairly stiff brush for the pur-
pose
When all the spots have been re-
moved rinse each section by throwing
tepid water over it When the paras0i
Is tho Oughly rinSed. let II remain open
til dry It is well to select a bright
day after a rain for laundering the sun
shade TO- then It may be dried out
doors without danger Of dust settling
on IT.
Take the precaUtiOn. however. of
hanging 1t UP or resting it well or the
ground
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
eT ELEM, where did you put my
- snCe trees2"

q
- snCe trees2'
Your shoe trees2
haven't seen any
Haven't seen auy2 Why, 7 nave
three or four pairs, they were in thai
big canvas trunk"
But that hasn't been unpacked yeS
Don't you remember you said leave that
tO the last-that It held mostly you.
winter clothes and things you wouldn't
need sOOn2-'
wen. forgot about the shoe trees.
Wen have to get them. out
Helen asseuted eagerly She loved 20
unpack and handle his things; II seemed
20 bring her nearer TO hin-to mako her
position Of wife more sweet and init
mate One OF her greatest pleasures
since their marriage had been IN IN
packing ard arranging his clothes and
books in their new home
When he had packed these things she
would tell herself, he had done it alone
And now she, his wife, was unpacldng
them They belonged now TO her. too
A Surrounding Glamour.
a mans wardrobe and possessions are
ALWAYS full of interest and charm for
his Young vie. Just the masCuli1ity Of
Il al appeals TO her His shaving ap-
paratus, his collars and ties and mill
tary brushes-aU these things are sur
rounded with glamour, both because
they are essentially masculine and be
cause they are his
Helen spent hours lingering over them.
arranging and reaTanginz them in his
chjfonier and clothes closet.
She found many things. college AMI
school boy trophies that seemed TO take
her into Ceriods Of his life IN which she
had had no place. and Of which. until
now. she had been vaguely Jealous
So she greeted jOyfully the thought OF
another trunk TO be opened and more
things Of his which she had not yet
seen
Where are the keys? I think there's
some vests IN that trunk which I want
out. too"
They went into the little room they
had reserved for a store room Later on
It was to be turned into an extra bed
Toom- but just now 1t was fun Of pack
ing boxes and trunks
Unlocking The Trunk.
He dragged The canvas trunk toward
the window. unfastened the iron clamps
and then tried 10 unlock Il. But the
key would not turn He shook the lock.
lifted II I'D and pressed down. but still
the key remained fixed.
PERHAPS that isn't the right key,
dear" she suggested
ITS the key. all right, but the locks
been sprung.
Then he tried to force 1t. but without
success. His FACE was flushed row and
he was fast losing patience
Have YOU a. chiSeI around here2 It
needs raising
e don't think We have a chiseI-''
" ell, what have YOU got" irritably,
that I can SID under hereZ'7
would q tack hammer do2-' anxious
y. The end YOU drew taCks WITH
Lets see It.. briefly.
She hurried into the kitchen and
back
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
After the Honeymoon
No 2-Manied Life the First Year.
By Mabel Herbert Urner
AUTHOR OF "a JOURNAL OF NEGLECTED WIFE"

q, That, eontemptuousIy. holding up
/ a meager little tack hammer I9l AZ
I at the Decent store. didn't you. W hen
you buy tools. don't you know enough
I didn't buy that" apologeticalIy
! Z think Anna did
The Hammer Breaks
..weu. one Of the first things you
should have bought was a good box Of
household tools from some reliable
hardware dealer. How DO you expect
to fix things up here without anything
10 work with Now, you see about that
tomorrow"
II VIII. dear conciliatorily. ''the very
first thing" as she raeeky picked up
the despised tack hammer ne had
thrown on the floor
Here. give me thatE III see 7.hat I
can do.
He tried to insert the claw edge under
the lock, but each time Il would sip
He was growing more and more impa-
tient- Finally he got Il under. gave an
upward pressuTe-and the handle broke,
one end flying up and hitting him in
Furious. he sprang TO his feet with an
oath That's D. thing TO give a
man to open a trunk with You ought
10 know better than that You squan-
der al kinds Of money on All sorts OF
foolish things, but when Il comes 10
buying g few decent household tOOls-a
miserable little 1G-cent tack hammer is
the best you can dor
.'Oh, did it hurt you2-' Thinking only
Of that and not Of his unreasonable
ness in blaming her Did il hurt
yCuZ-
NO but 1t wasn't your fault that il
didn't Now III set something TO open
that blamed lock or I'll know the rea-
son whyl'
He strobe ont IN the hall and rang the
20 rrtr lr7ra 7r-f~r
UP.
Here" giving the boy a quarter. go
down ard borrow from the 5anitor a
ChiSel and hammer-gOOd strong ones
do YOU hear2 And hurry about Il, too
III wait here
In a few moments the boy came up
with a long chiseI and a big, fierce look
ing hammer
He took them into the store room
where Helen was waiting nervousIy-
Now 1 guess ven get this open, -
grimly-
Uncontrolled Rage.
He slipped the chiseI under the lock
and struck It vicioUsIy with the ham
mer.
"Oh. dear-don't-don't-yeu'u break
He EIared at her
who's doing this. you OF IZ'
She shrank back
He gave the chiseI another. strOke-thfs
time il slipped out and hit the trunk
Then, with a muttered oath. he threw
down the hammer and with all his
strength wrenched up the lock with the
cEiseIs leaving the trunk marred and
the lock shattered
Their he threw open the lid with such
force that IL was almost torn from rbe
hinges in the back
You can get out those things when
you get ready I've had enough OF
thlS-i And ne strobe out Of the room.
slamming the door hard.
Helen leaned her head against the
open trunk and sob5ed weakly. There is
nothing that so unnerves q woman as
an exhibition Of unreasonable uncou-
trol-Sble rage on the part OF the man
she loves
To Helen this vas as yet a new ex-
perience- And II had left her sick at
heart.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly prizes Of FIVE. three. and
two dollars. respectively. are given
70 the contestants for the puzzle
printed On the Woman's PAGE Of
the Sunday evening edition OF Tho
TINES each week for the three So
iouorz adjudSed worthy.
The contest which closes at 3 D.
n on Friday 81 each week. IS open
TO al who care to solve the puzzles
The awards arc based. primarily.
on correctness timeliness. and neat
ness. Originality II presentation al
60 resolves consideration IN award
ing the nrizes.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30

1t just sort Of dropped in said
Br'er Rabbit
4 guess III go and get some lettuce
leaves for supper" said Mrs. Rabbit,
and out she went
1T seems TO me- said Mrs. Rabbit
TO herself. when she got outside the
door. 1T seems TO me that Mrs. SOUR
rel must have been up 70 some of her
old tricks
All Of a sudden she saw Mrs. Squirrel
sitting up IN a tree
have. You time to come down and
tax with me?' asked Mrs Rabbit
NOT Just now said Mrs. Squirrel
1hen VIII have 10 fly uD and see
you, said Mrs Rabbit
never heard OF Rabbits flying, -
said Mrs. Squirrel
Ny husband just few down from
the highest tree in the woods sad
Mrs Rabbit
Just fel down, you mean" laughed
Mrs. Squirrel
That's just what I wanted to knovv. =.
said Mrs. RABBIT, as she walked away.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
MAY HAVE BREAD,
SLEEP LATE, TOO

To obtain hot light bread for break
fast without early rising have the cook
make I'D her Nread just as usual about
: clock the afternoon before and let II
rise until light. which is about I
clock this hot weather: then nan #
Tor rolls and lOaves and let il rise
again until bedtime. when It should be
placed in the refrigerator.
IN the morning place It on the kitchen
taole ana ny the time the gas oven is
hot the bread IS ready to bake. Bread
has been made this way for the last
ten years and never once has If fafIeS
or soured in one household
The Washington times., 1910-07-30

v v ion IS becoming exceedingly
popular, for lacinEs appear
II every placS where an excuse can be
found for them Dresses and blouses
are laced down the lift side with soft
ribbons instead Of with hooks OF but
tons The sides Of TUNES frequently
show Iacing connections, while MILDLY
blOuses are slashed in the front al the
outer side Of the sleeves, also the side
seams at lower edges Even yokes
display narrow threadinEs OF ribbon,
ending at the lower edge III a bow,
cravat fashion
Not for many years has there been
such interest displayed in Iaces and
nets Of every description The pattern
robes OF lace are IN great variety and
Of many different prices, while never
were <here such exquisite limitations
at comparatively small cost. As may
readily be credited there are most
elaborate lace gowns, put some are
charUingly simple The model that can
be fashioned OF one wide or two me
dium-width founces Is invariably be
coming
The -ullness. only a small amount, is
gathered into the belt The waist is
ike belte6 jacket, but, If Preferred,
there need not be the skirts 70 the
{acket--just the waist, with It's draDed
fChu crossed and fastened at the left
side, with bow OF silk or satin or spray
OF arl iCfaI flowers. A wide folded cir
die Of tafeta comes high on the waist
under the fichu and is drawn tight
around the figure, making It slender.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
Cleaning Chamois Gloves.

AT-nie P.-The process for cleaning
cEdmOis gloves has been given several
times recently in this column / repeat
H. trusting you VIII all clip the item
aud put II by for reference
Make q suds OF luke-7FaT1D water and
some good white soap, and wash your
gloves by rubbing between the hands.
II the gloves are very dirty you may
possibly have TO make the second suds.
When perfectly clean, rinse IN a heavy
suds. then place IN q towel and wiring
lightly Fang IN tle air 70 dry rubbing
from urle to time 10 keep the gloves
soft.
BY adding 2 tesspoonful OF olive oil TO
the last rinSiug suds the gloves viii stay
soft and supple indefinitely.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
Mistakes Of Men
In Love Affairs.

CERTAIN man has made himself
~ unhappy because he did not
meet a certain woman sooner
when there was no obstacle in
the way Of their more Intimate acquain-
lance.
He is confident the woman was meant
FOR him: that he was meant for her.
But the man Is mistaken
That which is meant for Us, we OBJ
tain.
Whether Il brings Us happiness or
pain, whether II results in JOY or sOr-
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
LOCAL MENTION.

Concert Music Every evening
at the Wlnev1ew Pleasure Club. Music
and dancing every Tuesday and Tbr1-s-
day evenings at $50. 18th and Rhode
Island avenue northeast
Try Murine Eye Remedy
For Red, Weak Weary, Watery Eyss.
llranuiated Eyelids and Fink Eye Tr5
Il for Baby's Eyes. Doesn't SnarT
soothes Eye Pain At Druggists, 50c.
Carpenter Work, All Kinds.
c. .. Collins 7I9 18th St n. ". Phone.
Caverly's plumbing. 1881 G St Nv.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
Mourning Apparel.

Miss L T.-Tf you are IN mourning vou
should weer either all black or all white
Black and white is only half mourning
With your black suits and dresses YOU
should wear an aII-bIaCk haJ-FVfth yoiIr
white clothes, a white hat You can
have your llaIs trimmed with crepe. duh
silk. ErosErain ribbon OF flowers White
crepe Is very pretty OF white hats
Ostrich feathers, velvet. and satin are
not used on mourning hats You can
not use gold OF silver hat pins. as Jew
elrv is not Worn in deep mourning.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
Brand New Contestant
Enters the Circle.

Here is another note which fntro-
1UceS q Drand-uew contestant
s2l Tenth street northeast
Washington. D. c., July 90. 1910
Dear Miss Carroll
This is the first time I've ever
attempted TO solve a Times
puzzle, although 7 have read the
puzzles and their answers with in
IereS-
when I was a yourgster I in
dUlged IN the game Of Authors
and consequently some Of the
names stuck Also. I read a great
deal these summer da-rs.
I hope I VIII be one Of the lucky
three Sincerely
CARRIE DUNN
once again the time comes around
for presenting a new puzzle so as
usual watch out for tomorrow pa
per and let me know as you go along
what you think Of the Offering.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
NEATLY FITTING Y6KES.

Oftentimes, after wearing a gown
a short time, the net yoke, or guimDe.
VIII cape a little between the hooks
and eyes, no matter how well II fitted
when first made. To avoid an un-
slightly appearance, II IS a good Dlan
to insert hOOk-and-eye between
each Of those originally placed.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
Glass Best For Canning.

HOusekeep er-Glass IS the most salts
factory jar 20 use IN canning. Not only
VIII good glass can last indefinitely
with intelligent care. but TN IS more or
less soluble in the acids OF juices OF
fruits and vegetables. While there are
many kinds OF glass Jars, the prefer
The Washington times., 1910-07-30

If a picture frame IS Clipped. OF even
broken, it may be CIeVerly mended bv
the following device Chew ordinary
chewing gum Til plastic, then stick L
into the defaced portion, shaping il to
initiate the surrounding design, and
after II Is firm either Gid or stain Il 10
match the rest Of frame If carefully,
done the repaired spot cannot be de-
LeCted-
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
UNIQUE NECK CHAIN.

A unique neck chain seen recently
has for its basis a dozen Of the small
silver buttons which always fascinate
visitors 20 Holland. These are Joined
with small pieces Of silver chain, the
effect Of the whole being unusually
pleasing
The Washington times., 1910-07-30

Katherine W.-You can wear almost
oUv color blue, gray green. any Of rhe
lavender shades or yellow WHY not
get one OF the pretty STRIPED g5ughzr1s
N sev era- tones They make up ch arm
iuEly and wear beautifully You Ger
tainly should not accept q rInE from
an acquaintance Of such short stand
iCS
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
washington. D Q.
July =. 1910.

Ny Dear Miss Carroll
Aviation week being over, I
want 10 congratulate you on
being such q good sport also
to thank YOU for publishing
The puzzle. and for your col
labOratiOn- Il looked fine az
ter the revision
Had time been a factor We
would have been entitled TO
first prize. IS I started the
flight IN one evening with a
limited number OF titles at
hand. and you must have nm
ished in about the same Inc
press notices were I'D 10 the
mark. / don't believe even the
The Washington times., 1910-07-30

If the crack in an egg is rubbed viii,
mOistened salt, allowing a little tire
for It TO penetrate, the egg may be
boiled without the contents Oozing out.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30

WriEhts could have been en-
titled 10 any more
Thanking YOU again. I am.
Yours sincerely.
JILL
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
A Little Jolly
From Generous I'LL

Meantime here is a little Jolly from
the generous "JiIl." who contributed the
bipIane puzzle to the Wonan's Page
and incidentally donated the customary
500 which gees 10 the puzzlemaker 20
/ the Y ". 9 a. vacation house fund:
The Washington times., 1910-07-30

The disagreeable Od0r Of fish on forks
IS not easily removed, even BY careful
washing Pour tea over the forks and
let remain until dishes are washed No
OdOr VIII be noticeable after the fO-1s
are washed
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
Colors To Wear.

ence should usually be given to those
with the wide mouths
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
Don't Stop to Think
ne w. L.

! row. It comes because It is our own.
We needed ft-for development.
Don't Stop to Think
Of Years Ago.
When a man meets a woman and says,
oh, Il had only found you five or ten
years sooner" he does not STOP TO real
ize that t-is woman would have been
quite another being, FIVE or ten years
carrier and thai his own idea Of q
! woman has changed during that period
The woman, who is another mans
WE, frequently presents the Elusive ID
l'eaTancc Of his ideal TO The other KAN
but were he 90 encounter her. free 'fse
= QUO. never theless, hes tate before max
/ Ing MS plea
The unattainabIe attracts a great many
men
StiH more men pretend TO have found
tilelr dream IN q married woman, w-1fle
] only posing In q safe position for -ne
I amusement OF the hour
/ II 4 had only met you sooner IS a
pnEase 50 frequently used that e has
! become slightly showroom
1 Let no vile imagine It has been Great
/ ca 1ron an .originsl mind. through her
compelling influence There are too
many unhappy instances In the World
/ TO-DAY OF the folly Of a v-ouau's talzfng
such words seriously
Wives Have Been Fooled
By Signing Men.
/ Wives have divorced themselves 70
/ open the way for the man who sighed
( 'Oh, that had met you sooner" orlv-
| to see the signing love depart with q
/ younger UncomprOmised affinity
/ Life is often far more interesting To
/ q man, when he plays the part OF the
/ hopeless lover OF a married woman
! than when he tries 70 I'll the role Of
second husband
! Society today is attempting to arrange
/ new schedules on the great TraEk 81
| 1 - for the passage Of Cupid's ExpEess
/ tram
Il IS resulting IN continual accidents
/ arc die road-ays are Uttered with the
. debris.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
THE BEDTIME STORY

Published
night
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
HINTS OF VALUE
TO HOUSEWIVES
SInaH Metal Chain Better Than
Shot for Cleaning
Bottles.

Instead Of using shot. use 2 small. metal
chain IN cleaning bottles After rfsfr~
dry and hang by the sink.
The Washington times., 1910-07-30
Daily Horoscope
ssThe stars fneIIne, but do not
compel
Sunday, July 81, 1910.

Turn hopefully % purpose new.
Wipe out the past By actions true-
The Washington times., 1910-07-30

row. II comes because Z IS our own
We needed it-for development
The Washington times., 1910-07-30

Get an old machine stand. paint TO
match the kitchen, cover with a board
Of the size needed, and cover neatly
with white OiIcIoth- The little drawers
serve to hold tacks, hammer. ironing
holders, stove polishing brushes. etc
The Washington times., 1910-07-30

HILE Iacings on gowns are
not a new feature, the fash
ion IS becoming exceedingly
popuIar. for lacinEs- annear
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-14
III NOONANDSON REALTY CORPORATION. Real Estate Att,
Ne q All Once Their Customer Always Their Customer

Lots on Ashland Street, $500 per
4 Lots on Williams Street, 5000 per
foot. z.
Lots on Cary Street, south side, near
park, 500 90 per foot.
About 9 acres at big bargain price,
Wcsthampton, on Three Chop Road,
at car stop. Get price.
Is feet Park Avenue, $500 block,
$50.0 per foot. "
Nine-Room Frame House, bath,
pantries, all modern convcniences,
$500.
Seven Room Brick, best condition,
fine home, Twenty first Street, at park,
only So 900.
1900 block Maury Street, Manches-
ter; Ten Room Frame House, Three
Six Room Houses, all for So, 500.
Lot 152 by 1913, with Six-Room
House, Temple Street. Price only
$1,000. Big speculation.
Lot IS by $50 feet, with good Seven
Room House, Williams Street. Price
only 81 1850. 's151 IL
Nine 3o-foot lots and Six.Room
House, half block, 1900 block lakewood
Avenue. Price 5000 for all. Big
speculation.
Large list Church Hill Homes for
sale. List yours with US.
We have customers for central
homes. Let US have yours to. sell.
Two Good Six Room Houses, Cary
Street, 1900 block, for only $500.
Lot AZ by2OO, with new Seven Room
House, hnc outhouses, large oak grove,
beautiful place, new and never been
occupied. Price onlyI$l,6 $50. Terms:
$35O.O0 cash; balance plymouth. At
Petersburg car. Stor At Manchester
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-14

Busy eToBu

Farms all over Virginia for sale
List yours with us.
Seven Room House and pantry, S
lots, one block Of car. Price 81, 700.
Lot corner Seventh and Hull Streets,
South Richmond, dirt cheap.
1875 feet in triangle, Monument
Avenue. Price 500 90 per foot.
Two acres near It. Get price at
office. IL 4 5s
Lot 1o6 by 400 at Stop Wcsthamp-
ton; prettiest lot at Westhampton.
Get price at office. & 81 "a
Also, about so feet BY i7o feet
Grove Avenue west Of Gilmore, 10000
per foot. B M IS
100 feet Washington Street at Bcv-
erly, only $500 per foot.
i4o feet, West Cary Street, $1,000
90 feet Hanover Street, $500 per
foot.
90 feet Stuart Avenue, $1,000 per.
foot.
90 feet, Hanover Street, $500 per
foot.
\, Beautiful B: ~ Lots, Highland Park,
8'z eeleni at. Aveno. Lot. l., than com.
fpany asks for them.
We have customers for central prop
crty.
LOTS.
80 feet on GROVE near Sheppard for
5000 per foot.
800 feet on Main Street, 5000 per
foot. \ e
200 feet on Main Street, $500 per
foot. a.
Lots on Westhampton car line, $500
per foot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-14
Some Treatment to All.

foot lot between Carter and Richie
Streets on Taylor Street--all below
market to close estate.
Homes in Highland Springs from
10000 up, on terms to please.
Give us your rent account.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-02-05

with his chums when one of them I'M
dertook to clean a small revolver in
preparation for the noise-making, glor-
ious independence celebration. The
weapon was discharged and the bullet
lodged in Freddy's head
The wounded boy was taken to the
hospital and lay unconscious for three
days More than tablespoonful Of
brains oozed out, but the bullet re-
fused to follow, and the doctors said
that with a hole extending three
inches into his head Freddy must die
However, Freddy had no notion Of
dying His parents took him home as
soon as TIE doctors said they could
not save him. To-day he is the live
Hest sly year-old in the neighborhood
Of his home at 4124 Hull place He
runs, jumps, and plays like any other
youngster, knows everybody by name,
and is apparently healthy boy of UNI
usually bright mind.
The X-ray has shown the exact To-
cation of the leaden missile that lies
in his brain Once an operation was
attempted, but as soon as the skull
had been cut through the doctors de-
sisted under the belief that an opera.
ton would be fatal.