davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10

they have no leaves, being simply 4 nat,
columnar or globular mass of water
holding cells surrounded by tough
skin so slightly porous that evaporation
is reduced TO the lowest point consist
ent with the continuance of vegetable
life. Protection from animals is Sc
cured by the spines. and their form is
such that the severest winds that sweep
the deserts never blow them down.
Their flowers are usually snowy, gener-
ally red, yellow or white in color often
of large size and sometimes of great
beauty. in strange contrast with their
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10

called the well of the desert" This
is a large, cylindrical. spiny, green cac-
tus. from three to FIVE feet high, in the
top of which the Indians and others ia
milIiar with it's peculiarities cut or
scoop out bowl shaped depression.
This soon fills with the juices of the
plant, supplying a cooling drink that
has saved many a way worn wanderer
from perishing of thirst Unfortu-
nately, many men have been lost on the
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-10

eacti, whereby they are shrunken to a
mere traction OF their natural size ana
made into cheap and durable substf-
tute Tor leather. suitable for the soles
ana neeis or shoes. However, Il is
proDaole that the greatest usefulness
of the. cacti will be as food and foras-,
plants. The production and shfpment
OF cactus fruits may vet become an
important Industry. and it can hardly
oe DOUBTED shat the sDineless varieties
VIII De largely grown for stock feeding
purposes IN regions too arid for other
foliage plants to flourish.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
SUGGESTIVE FAREWELL GlF1 I
Box Of Correspondence Paper is Con-
sidered a Most Acceptable
Present.

A delicately suggestive as well as
acceptable farewell present is a box
of correspondence paper. For foreign
use there are gray white sheets ac-
companied by gray or metal blue It's
sue lined envelopes, pure white with
envelopes lined with clan plaid and
various colors with double faced en-
velopes of contrasting shade.
Ultra smart are the pale gray dim
ity stationery having envelopes lined
with a darker shade of gray, the
French lawn in pale tan and dull blue
and the squares of white fabric which
fold once into their castings.
For quite small children there are
special sizes in dimity and lawn
sheets which fit into envelopes of
from one and half to two inches
square.
The correct way of presenting a
stationery gift is to place it in cab
met of cretonne, pigskin or silk, which
emptied will answer perfectly for
handkerchiefs. ribbons and gewgaws
and will continually serve to remind
the possessor of the donor.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
Nodded His Chin.

Concerning the young king Of Spain
it is said that when he was very
small boy he was found one day by
his attendants standing in front OF
Velasquez's famous picture of Philip
w of Spain. The young monarch
looked long and earnestly at his an.
cestors portrait, and then he said: 81
will have chin like that From
this instant he set himself the task
of daily molding his chin with his
hands into the true Bourbon shape
with the result that today his like
ness to Philip is singularly striking.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
Rickshaws for Vancouver.

The sight of business men going to
and from places of business and Of
women making their shopping rounds
in the Japanese rickshaw may not be
a novel one in this city If the plans of
local company for importing mum
Der of the rickshaws here for hire ma
terialize. There are number OF
trained rickshaw coolies in the local
Japanese district. and 1t is the inten-
ton of the promoters of the company
to have these men, clad in suitable
uniforms, for their work.-Vancouver
Letter to the Portland Oregonian.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
Madeira Embroidery.

Madeira embroidery. which has be-
come so fashionable in handkerchiefs,
low collars, jabots, lingerie and table
and bureau sets, as well as in allover
embroidered gowns and skirt and
Jacket suits, is all made In the Ma
deira islands, off the western shore
of Africa, opposite Morocco. Funchal,
the only town of any size. is the port
Of expectation.
The native workers who produce
this exquisite embroidery are paid
from ten to seventy-five cents a day
for their labor, the former wage being
much nearer the average. Men. wom-
en- and children work together, sitting
on the grass outside their thatch-
rooted huts. Thread. material and the
modern patterns are all supplied to
the local houses near Funchal by
French and German designers. these
two countries being the markets for
the world of this Madeira work.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
ONE OF THE SEASONS WRAPS
New Raglan Styles Afford compromis.
for Woman Who Must Do With
One Wrap.

The woman who must make one
wrap do duty for many purposes. can
compromise happily this year on the
new raglan styles. They are neither
coat nor cape. but graceful con-.
bination of both.
One of the best looking of thest
styles is called the Parsifal 1t is cut
circular with seamless shoulders
which merge into raglan sleeves. The
neck is collarless and cut slightly
rounding.
Around the neck down each side OF
front and edging the sleeves are
braided bands of the material.
stitched bias bands or embroidered or
braided trimmings.
The wrap is cut slightly double
breasted in front and fastens just
above the bust line and at one side
of the waist with buttons and loops
Similar buttons are put opposite on
other side of front.
By this arrangement when the wrap
is wished for for more formal occa.
sions the upper part can be turned
back into one or two revers as pre-
ferred.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
For Stout Women.

Wien the stout woman buys silk
petticoat, she will seldom find one to
At her; they seem to come only In the
smaller sizes. But let her buy one so
much too long that it will fit around
the waist, and then shorten 1t by a
deep tuck, of by cutting 1t off at the
TOD and finishing 1t by a bias seam
that will make the petticoat snug over
her hips.
She will And that she is not then
.ebarred from that extravagance
which Is really the greatest economy
"a good silk petticoat-
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
Made-Over Garment.

when l have dress to make
over" said the practical woman, II
always rip It completely, clean and
press it, and put it away for two sea-
Nons. Then, when l take it out again
and refashion 1t in the latest mode,
have a dress that not my closest
friends will recognize. Peoples mem
cries last over one season, but never
over two.
"If the material is of very striking
color, I often dye 1t slightly darker
Shade. Then II anybody remarks that
my new garnet is very like my old
cerise, 1 answer composedly. Yes.
very like and no one is the wiser"
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20

forms a sort OF draped cuirasse. fin
ished in front with a chou and long
knotted sash ends. 1t is finished at
the bottom with two fiounces tia;
may be set on with little frills o;
headings.
The chemisette and undersleeveI
are of irish guipure.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
Padding Under Color.

Often in padding buttonhole
edge or design for solid embroidery,
the white padding shows through the
color that is afterward stitched under
It, This is especially noticeable and
disagreeable in dark shade.
One woman solved the problem by
doing her padding In cotton as near
the shade of the silk as she could get.
The result was eminently satisfactory.
1t may seem extravagant. but the cot
ton was only three cents spool. and
the extra expense was worth while.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
PRODUCING Maanetism.

The magnetism with which Prof. s..
p. Thomson lately showed a percept-
ible effect on the senses was produced
by a powerful alternating current in
a nine-inch coil of 80 turns of copper
wire. With his head in the coil. the
observer in the dark perceived flick
cring blush light, and in broad day
light the flickering persisted.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
eIuantlo Electric Power Plant.

According to the Canadian Elec
trical News. the Long Sault Develop
ment company. in conjunction with the
st. Lawrence Power company. pro
poses to build 4500foot dam A.:
Feet high across the st. Lawrence
river at the head of the Long Sau'-
rapids and to build an electric plan
to develop coo. .O00-horse power. The
scheme will cost s2O.ooo.o0o.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
To Prevent Slipping.

When sewing hem or straight
seam, pin the material to your knee.
and you will be sure of keeping the
goods even and preventing slipping.
Every few inches move the goods on
and piz again
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20
Pure Titanlum.

TItanium chloride reduced with so
.dium, yields pure titanium as metal
resembling polished steel. 1t is brit
tie when cold. but at low red heat can
,be forged like Iron. Though very hard.
h can be ahaDod with a hla-
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20

The robe at the left is of sage green
crepon. prettily trimmed with bands,
and a scarf of dotted foulard to match.
The yoke is OF white lace and the
girdle is OF plain silk passed through
slits cut in the material.
The more elaborate robe at the
right is of yellow crepe de chine. 1t
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20


through the Barnum shops
homeless colored children
children
small
postal to S73 Zun street.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-08-20

This dandy waist is of white batiste
made with tucks and trimmed with
embroidery and valenciennes lace.
The yoke is of irish lace.
The sleeves are encircled their en-
tire length with tucks and are finished
with cuffs of the embroidery.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
HOleproof sox at Guthrie's.
Splendid Show Comma,

Probably the most important
event of the local theatrical sea-
son will be the first presentation
in this city of Henry w. Savage's
production of Madame; X"
Alexandra Bisson's celebrated
drama of mother-love, which has
proved the dramatic sensation
both in Europe and America.
Originally produced at the Thea
tire Porte Ste. Martin in Paris in
1907, Madame X" took Paris by
storm. Its Paris triumph was du-
plicated in London, Berlin and
Vienna and the exceptional popu-
laritp of the play in America has
since been solidly established in
Chicago and New York where ca
pacity audiences marked every
performance. Tabb Opera House
Friday evening Dec. 30.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Women tOASk for Full Vote.

The Fayette Equal Rights Asso'
citation, which numbers 300 mem
bers and is the strongest branch III
the State, has inaugurated a move
ment looking to the submission at
the next session of the Kentucky
Legislature of constitutional
amendment asking for full suf-
frage for women.
The matter was informally dis
cussed at the monthly meeting of
the association, and it is under
stood that at a meeting early next
year committee will be appoint
ed to push the proposition. Miss
Laura Clay, vice president of the
association, is a member of the
local organization and one of the
advocates in America of
full suffrage for women.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Fannie J. Is Sold.
ton at $50 each

James Il. Peed, of this city, has
sold to "A New York buyer his fast
pacing mare, Fannie j., for 81 400.
The mare has been shipped East.
Fannie j. is a roam mare, sired by
Albert j., "A son of Jayhawker,
and is without a record. She was
trained here during the past year
by Charles Bean, and later in the
fall was turned over to Richard
Curtis, who took her to Lexington
with his string, handling her sew
eral weeks and driving her a
smooth mile in 2:O9l. The mare
is eligible to all slow classes, is
good headed and has an excellent
chance to get a very low mark.
She will be prepared for the races
the coming season, and should
make a good showing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
OWlNGSVllLf NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. 5. Shrout have
forgiven the elopement of theil
daughter, Miss May, and Mr.
Shanklin Piper, whom she married
in Mt. Sterling on the night OF
Sunday, Dec. II. The young
people are now at the home of Mir.
Piper's father in Carlisle.
The Owingsville Dancing Club
will give their annual hop on the
night of December 80. Saxton's
orchestra, of Lexington, has been
engaged to furnish music for the
occasion.
Kate Razor, an aged colored
woman, who had been in the en-
ploy of one family in this town
for more than half a century,
died at the home of Judge w. ;.
Gudgell.
Mldshipman Ernest Barber, who
won first prize for craftsmanship
at Annapolis, Md, breaking all
previous records at that institution,
is a native of Bath county, and
was reared at the home of his
father, Lewis Barber, three miles
east of Owingsville.
Mrs. James Kimbrell, aged %
years, died at her home in Salt
Lick of tuberculosis. Her hus-
band and two small children sur
vive.
Salt Lick, this county, has pass
ed an ordinance licensing slot ma
chimes and that village now has
three of these machines in opera
ton at $50 each.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Be Careful.

The season is approaching when
scores of lives are annually lost
and hundreds of fires are starte d
by carelessness in Christmas and
holiday decorations. In addition
to the fires and panics in crowded
stores. due to careless wiring of
special displays or the catching fire
of inflammable decorations. thOus-
ands of dangerous risks are run in
homes, churches and Sunday
schools. Wherever possible, cleo
trio lights should be used instead
of candles on Christmas trees and
the wiring should be carefully done.
If this is not possible, the greatest
precaution should be taken to see
that the trees are firmly installed
and well braced, so that they may
not be overturned when presents
are being taken down or by the
over-enthusiasm of the children.
Under no circumstances should
cotton batting be used by amateur
Santa Claus for hair and whiskers,
as non-lnhammable substitutes can
easily be had, and the risk of seri-
Gus or fatal burning is excessive.
The holidays, of all periods of
the year, should be freed from the
danger of terrible calamities, which
is always present unless reasona-
bic precautions are taken in the
matter of holiday decorations and
festivities.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
CRAS SY LICK.

E. f. Stull and wife visited rela-
tives in Winchester last Thursday,
At the sales of W. G.. Gay and
Albert Stofer last week every
thing sold high.
r. l.. Stone and wife of Owings-
vile visited the family of II. j..
Carr last week.
"A Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year to all the read
ers and Editor of the ADVOCATE. -
Misses Bush and June Barnes,
of Towards Mill, visited the
family of John Montioy Saturday
and Sunday.
Christmas bells ring again to re-
mind us of the coming of the
Savior of the world. Christmas!
How sweet the name for it brings
to the Christian the assurance that
the Son of God came into the
world to save mankind. 1t is the
day of all days on which we should
lay down our burdens of sorrow,
put aside the feelings of hatred,
and in the spirit of good will to
all, seek to emulate the life of
Him we worship. Glorious day:
for it gave to mankind a day of
gladness and joy, a day of for
giveness and hope, a day of as
aurance and reward. We should
meet and greet each other with
the gladness of a full heart. we
should rejoice and thank God that
he gave his only begotten son that
generations of men may rise up
and bless Him. How few appre-
ciate the grandeur of the occasion
when nineteen hundred and ten
years ago, the angels sang togeth-
err oyer the advent of the great
joy. If the angels of heaven were
overjoyed at the birth of Christ,
how much more should we bless
the dav of his birth. In these
days of scientific achievement we
scarcely stop to read the teachings
of the word of God. He taught
US that though there may be a
distinction between fellowmen so,
cially, yet in sickness and dis
tress, we all stand upon the same
level, for inasmuch as we have
done it unto one of the least OF
these, my brethren, We have done
| it unto me,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Jury ACqultS Breathitt Men.

In the case of the Common
wealth against Hacker Combs,
John Davidson and Jason Deaton,
charged with the murder of John
Abner at jackson, August %,
1910, the jury at Paris, KY, after
celebrating two hours, returned
the following verdict:
I'VE, the jury, find Hacker
Combs, John Davidson and Jason
Deaton not guilty"
The courtroom was crowded and
cheers from the spectators showed
their approval of the verdict.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
To Employ AIieniSt.

New York has special mad
house for the criminally insane, as
Harry Thaw knows TO his sorrow.
That such insane people should not
be confined in ordinary asylums.
has been proved several times re-
Gently in this State by the escape
of those who use insanity as
means of escaping death or life i'm
prisonment for their crimes. In
order hereafter to prevent this the
State Prison Commission is think
ing of having an alienist to exam
inc all convicts believed to be in
sane and to testify in court as to
their condition before they are
ordered to an asylum.
Governor Wilson has also adj
vised Superintendent of asylums
not to receive such patients until
they are convinced of their actual
condition. Such a precaution seems
absolutely necessary. Lexington
Herald.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
IcORRESPONDGNCG.I
PLUM LICK.

Some of our farmers are not
quite done sowing wheat.
VERNE Morton sold 10 cattle
shoats to Clifton Gilaspie at &c.
James Kendall sold a bunch of
cattle shoats to Bob Gibson at 7Rc.
Jesse Morton and family have
become dissatisfied in Florida, and
will move back this week.
James Douglas was called to
the bedside of his nephew, Charlie
Warders, of Illinois, who died of
consumption.
Herman Stages bought 81 sheep
from Luther Murphy at 81. so per
head, and seven bbls. of corn of
Joe Anderson at $2.75 delivered.
He also sold a fancy two-year old
colt to Mr.. Murphy for $175.
DR.. j. X. johnson, Dunlap and
James Gay have purchased the
Jet Mcdaniel farm consisting of
14O acres, house, barn, orchard
and other improvements for 500
per acre. The place will be di-
vided among the three.
The box supper at the Plum
Lick school house, given by our
teacher, Miss Mabel Reid, was
largely attended and all had a
jolly good time. Yancie Laugh
lin was auctioneer and the bidding
was lively from the start and the
boxes sold fast. The teachers
box sold the highest. The pro
ceeds, SlS.75 went for library
for the benefit of the school, and
the Orphans Home.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
To Be Turned Out.

The Danville Advocate says that
Edna May, the champion show
mare, owned by Mrs. Richard
Tasker Lowndes, will be turned
out in a few days and will not
again be entered in the show ring.
She is eight years old and has been
shown Alb times and won 4O7 blue
ribbons and premiums aggregatiug
over S14, ZOO, and at least 1,5OO
worth of handsome cups. Edna
May has been shipped over 100, 900
miles to the various great horse
shows.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Albert St0fer'S Sale.

Auctioneer William Cravens re-
ports the sale of the personal
property of Albert W. Stofer as
follows:
Horses, 500 to $50; two wean-
ling colts. Sl03.O5 for both; pair
mules, 1887. 80; horse mule, S146;
milch cows, from $40 to $50;
chickens, So. 80 per dozen; fodder,
% cents per shock: farm nipple
ments brought low prices, owing
to the fact that most of them were
old implements. The weather
was very bad and there was not
much of a crowd present. Mr..
Stofer has rented the new resi-
dence of John Cline on High
street, and will move to this city
for the next year.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Christmas caps at Guthrie's.
The Bell Boy Company.

On Monday night the Bell Boy
Musical Company opened a three
nights engagement at the Tabb
Opera House. The opening en-.
gagement was intensely interest
ing throughout the entire play
and we recommend this company
to our readers as the best popular
price show ever seen in Mt. Ster-
ling. The other two performance
es even promise to be better than
the first.
Go and see Johnny and Ella
Calvin, the chief fun-makers of
the company and we guarantee
you will never regret it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Tuesday, January 10, 1911
the following property:

the following property:
/ good work Mare, in foal to horse
I 3-year-old Mare (safe for lady to drive
in foal to jack
I extra good Mare Mule, coming 2-yr-old
8.year-old extra good work Mare Mule
coming 2-year-old Geldings, one broke
to drive
! fine fresh Jersey Cow
Meat Hogs, weight about 400 lbs each
Gilt, to farrow in March
l practically new Buggy
1 new Deering Mower
Studebaker Wagon, nearly new
good 2-horse Cultivator, Hay Frame
I set Wagon Gear, Pillow Gear, Buggy
Harness
1 Vulcan Turning Plow
good coal or wood Range
20 pure Plymouth Rock Hens
60 mixed Hens
Many other things too numerous to
mention. If not sold before, will offer
about IL tons of mixed baled hay in
one-half ton lots.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Accepts New Position.
7 to Apr ]

G. G. Reid, who has been bag,
gage man at the depot for several
years past, has accepted a position
with The Old McBrayer Distillery
Co., and began his duties last
Monday. "Catty" made many
friends while at the depot, and
will be missed.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Fancy Suspenders at Walsh Bros.
Christmas candies and fruits for
the little folks at Vanarsdell's.
Back On The job.

Arthur y. Richardson, who has
been sick with rheumatism for sew
eral months has resumed his posi-
ton as mail carrier on Rural Route
No. 4. Mr.. w. Q. Stephens serv-
ed as Mr.. Richardson's substitute
during his illness, and performed
the duties in a most excellent man
ner. Mr.. Richardson's many
friends will be glad to learn of his
recovery.
Cut prices on overcoats at Guth-
rie's.
Have you been to The Fair
Store! 2l-4t.
j. q M. Shoes at Walsh Bros.
Buy your mother a nice pair of
gold glasses at RobinsOn's.
Black cake ingredients, the lest
the market affords at Vanarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Attractive Window.

Vanarsdell, the man who adver-
tises Everything to eat" has a
very attractive window this week,
the chief display being Christmas
candies of all kinds.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Death of }. A. Payne.

Mr.. j. A. Payne, of the Step
stone neighborhood, died at his
home last week after a long i'll
ness. He was brother of the
popular barber, r. l.. Payne, of
this city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
WANTED WANTED !

YOUR SCRAP IRON, LIVE GEESE, HENS,
BOOSTERS, TURKEYS AND EGGS, HIDES.
FURS, TALLOW, BEESWAX, FEATHERS, AND
GINSENG, FOR WHICH WILL PAY THE
HIGHEST CASH PRICE.
II to Apr I Z. I. REFS.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21

All hogs slaughtered by me
must be paid for before meat
leaves the slaughter house.
=. u. Greenwade.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21

Silver plate that resists wear,
will be found in large quantities at
Robinson's Jewelry Store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21

The silver deposit ware in the
sandwich trays, cologne bottles.
fern dishes and table centers make
beautiful gifts. Look at Robin
sons display.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Vases. ,. ID. 2hc.

Vases, ), 10, 25c.
Ladies' Handkerchiefs, ), 10, 25c
Box Letter Paper, 10, %, 4Oc.
Ladies' Hand Bags, SOC to Sl.25.
l2-3t The Fair.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21
Eclipse Shoes at Walsh Bros.
PUBLIC SALE!

Having decided to quit farming, will
offer for sale. at Public Auction, on Mrs.
Maria Thomson's farm, 3 miles from
Sewell's Shop, on the Sewell Shop and
Wades Mill nike
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1910-12-21

Books for the children and Older
ones at The Fair. 22-3t