davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-02-10

on Valentines day each bird chooses its mate"
"Of course" answered the boy.
"And the snowdrops are nodding their heads
as If they were keeping time to the birds song"
continued Leila. Doubtless they have been
waiting to do honor to st. Valentine. They have
been lying patiently under the snow and now that
the warmer day has come they are saying, We
belong to the wreath that the flowers weave for
Valentines day"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-02-10

With the decreasing cost Of the
comic valentines-the small boy can
now buy as many as ten for cent
there use has grown and our public
men and celebrities, from the presi-
dent, all down the. ladder, are now
likely to be deluged each February
with more or less pertinent reminders
of the jokers' day. Germany and ia
pan have manufactured many valen-
tines, but American lithograpic
houses are gradually capturing most
of the business and there are now
several men in the United States who
devote practically their entire time to
preparing designs for comic valen'
tines.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-02-10
lived to Death.

Did you ever know a girl to die for
love?"
YES"
Did she just fade away and die
because some man deserted herr"
mo; she just took in washing and
worked herself to death because the
man she loved married her"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-02-10
DANGERS IN DANCING.

Dancing has been extolled as a
healthful recreation; as means of
physical culture it favors the develop
ment of the muscular system and pro-
notes health and cheerfulness.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-02-10

Just the appearance of the almanac for the
year anticipated with keen interest
Another of these forerunners Of presentday
comic valentines was published in London dur
ing the same period and bore the highly signih.
cant title: "Hymen's Revenge Against Old Maids,
Old Bachelors, and Impertinent Coxcombs; or a
New Valentine Writer. Being Collection of Val.
entines Humorous and Satirlcal, chiefly original,
written expressly for this work"
Some idea Of the caustlc ammunition pro-
vided by these helpers of the composers Of valen.
tines may be formed from the following speci-
men verse addressed ITO Lady Who SQuints:"
Thy charming peppers must delight;
They yield a most convenient sight;
Convenient. I do not deride.
For you on either side.
One of the most novel features of the begin
nings of the comic valentine craze was the APP
pearance of tradespeople's valentine writer's con-
tanning all sorts of verse especially designed TO
apply to devotees Of the various vacations and
lines of mercantile trade. Such a reference work
made a good-sized volume. for, in order to be
complete 1t had to embody verses for every
imaginable trade and occupation. There were
some sentimental tributes included in each vol
ume of this character, but for the most part the
contents consisted of more or less humorous
references.
The system was certainly convenient one,
for not only were gibes and appeals provided,
but there was also appended favorable and I'M
favorable replies for each such advance, so that
the recipient of one of the valentines thus de-
rived had only to consult the book in order TO
ascertain the proper reply. For instance, gro
Ger could address his lady love as follows:
Your breath is all-spice declare,
And you're neat and handy
That you're sweet, I think my fair,
AS plums sugar candy.
Be favorable, implore,
These verses kindly weigh;
And II you will my heart restore,
I'll treat you to some tea
However the lovelorn grocer was liable to
reply to this effect
Your letter I've weighed,
Am truly afraid
Many pounds you're deficient in weight;
An Mr.. Grocer,
I'd have you know, Sir
care not rs for your treat
with the Introduction OF manufactured val
entines the comics kept pace with the sentiment
tai variety. Among the earliest and most inter
esting Of the humorous products OF the early val
sntine manufacturers we're transformation pic
lures, which conveyed hidden or double mean.
ing A notable example wss the design which
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-02-10
Ruling Passion.

HUTTTIH TdbsIOIIs
81 knew Butts smoking would get
him into trouble"
"Well?"
AT his wedding, when it came to
the ring part, he reached into his
pocket and handed the minister a
match"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-02-10
Robin Redbreast's Valentine

A girl and boy wandered forth into fair.
pleasant garden that looked like fairyland, al
though 1t was wintry weather.
Suddenly the girl spoke.
II wish st. Valentine had had the snowdrop
instead of the crocus dedicated to him"
And as she spoke she knelt down and raising
one Of the white dropping flowers. she gazed low
ingly at its pure white petals and at the delicate
green tracery of the leaves of its inner cup
"Ah!" said she, what have you been waiting
for so long?
Under the snow, under the snow.
With your ivory heads all bending low,
How many secrets you must knowl
The boy looked at her wonderingly.
How can the flowers know anything?" he
asked.
Everything knows something" returned
Leila, dreamily; but the flowers are dumb and
cannot tell one their thoughts-only their beauty
speaks, and their fragrance breathes sweet
thoughts into ones heart that one tries to put
into words. But that is almost impossible"
"of course 1t is" answered her companion
Nov, 1t is quite different with the birds; they
can make themselves understood They sing
songs Of thanksgiving and their note OF Joy
mourning is easy to tell They scold and chat
ter as the jackdaw and rook or screech like the
owl, or sing serenade as the nightingale And
one Of them speaks even more clearly for when
he cries cuckoo, cuckoo we know that the sum-
mer is coming. No wonder st. Valentine cared
for the birds, and you see that they are all fut-
tering out and singing a Joyful song In honor of
his birthday"
EYES," said Leila, sofdy-
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-02-10

"see. there are two sitting on a bough whis-
pcring to each other Of the spring and summer
days and all that is going to happen; where they
shall live and how they shall build their nests.
And there are two more flying toward them and
two more-alwsys In pairs All! that Il because
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-02-10

If you had positive proof that certain remedy for
female ills had made many remarkable cures, would you
not feel like trying it?
If during the last thirty years we have not succeeded i'm
convincing every farminded wonla that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has cured thousands and thou
sands of of the ills peculiar to their SEX then
long for opportunity to do SO by direct correspondence
Meanwhile read the following letters which guarantee
to be genuine and truthful
inflammation dreadful pains each month and suppression
had been docOrng receiving only temporary relief
friend advised me to take Lydia Vegetable Com
advice.
followed your directions and after taking only FIVE bottles
Vegetable believe
well woman give you full permission to testimonial
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-02-10

81. Regis FAILS, N. Y.-"TwO years ago was
so bad thatI had to take to my bed every month";
and 1T would last from two to three weeks. I
wrote to you for advice and took Lydia e. PiDk-
hams Vegetable Compound In dry form. I ann
happy to cay that am cured, thanks to your
medicine and good advice. You may use my
letter for the good of Others - Mrs. u H
Breyere, st. Regis Falls, N. "
There is absolutely no doubt about the
liability of this grand old remedy made from
1.-THE roots and herbs of our fields, to cure
S. We possess volumes of proof of this fact,
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-02-10

I0HIdIS uIsSdSeSs we possess Volumes OF ~
enough to convince the most skeptical.
For 80 years Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for
female ills. No sick woman does justice to
herself who will not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands of cures to its credit.
~ Mrs, Pinkham invites ali sick women
W to write her for advice She has
guided thousands to health FREQ of charge
Address Mrs. Pinlzham. Lynn, Mass
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
A Popular vermOnier.

When be named David james Eos
ter. Representative from the First Vei
mont Distinct, as Chairman Of the Com
mit.ce on Foreign Affairs to succee
The late james Breek Perkins of Rocb
ester. n. Y. Speaker Cannon mad
one OF the most popular appointment
Of this Congress. Mr.. Foster has bee
In Congress ioruearly eight years, an
has shown himself TO be thorough,
suited for the position 10 which he h.
been assigned. He is gentleman
independent thought, with the courap
OF his convictions, and while classed
near insurgeni" be supported th,
organization in its recent troubles. bu
be did so without giving oifense to til
Norris Murdoch faction, so that the IN
surgcnts themselves expressed just
much satisfaction over the appointment
OF Mr.. Foster ms the regulars Til
Committee on Foreign Affairs is one Of
the most important Of the House. anc
10 be placed on that committee is re
garded as an honor by every membe
o. chosen. In The past il has been pre-
sided over by such men as james G
Blaine, Perry Belmont, r. r. Hit
Robert j, Cousins AMI james Breel
Perkins. every one OF whom was NJ
orator or statesman Of large re
nown."
The above is from the Washington
correspondent Of Troy Times and ap
pcaied in is Monday issue.
II The representative from the frs
Congregational District at any tim,
seemed in danger of losing bis seat il
Congress bis recent appointment vii
greatly strengthen his chances OF re
tsiniuR 10,
The position Of Chairman Of the Com.
mltice on Foreign Affairs carries will
!, great responsibilities, and il is d..
cided honor to the State OF Vermont l.
have one Of It's representatives SO hon
ored. The receiving Of the appoint
ment by Representative Foster show,
The wisdom OF a Stat. returning goot
men 10 Congress. Tenure % Office.
when coupled with decided ability
counts for everything in Congress
Years o. continuous service bring to J
Stale honox thai otherwise would mol
be ,hcirs.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
Estate Of Susan A. Bentley.
Order Of Notice Beneficial

ofutf OF NOtlrt BrnpilrlhI
STATE or VERMONT, District OF Man.
chester, ~,
The honorable Probate CoHq Tor ne Dis
biet Aforesaid
To the heirs and all persons interested IN
the estate OF Susan A, Bentley late of
SYNDICATE In said District, deceased.
GRkfrINai
WHEREAS application hath been made 70
this Court IN writing by the AdministrntOr
praying for license ana authority to sell all
of the real estate OF said deceased To wit.
The home farm In said Sandgate owned by
said snsan A, Bentley NJ the time Of her de-
Bentley and wife representing 10 said
court that II would he beneficial to the
heirs and all persons Interested IN the ~.
tate Of said deceased, To sell said estate aud
convert the same Into money.
Ana bringing into court the consent anu
appreciation IN writing, Of all the heirs 10
said estate residing IN this State, and setting
forth the situation of the real estate
wHFREuPoN, the said court appointed
and assigned the 18th day OF April, 1910
at the Probate Once In Manchester, In said
District, TO hear aud decide upon snid ap.
plicntIon, and ordered that public
notice thereof 10 be given to NIL persons In.
tefested therein, by publishing said order
together With the time and place Of hearing
three weeks successfully IN the Manchester
JouRNAIa newspaper which circulates ~
the neiRhborhood ~ those interested IN said
estate, all Of which publications shall b.
previous To the day assigned for hearing,
THEREFORE,, you mr.. hereby notified 10
appear before snid Court, at III, time md
place assigned. then ana there H. said Court
To make your objections 10 the granting of
such license, II you see cause,
Given under my hnnd nj Man, hester IA
said District, this 10Th day Of March. 1910.
u W. Is. EDGEHToN, Judge.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
sLocKaDED


ENA 2AAARa hheN NV w NNssHN ~
TEE back Aehes because she kiaueYs
ast tlgs k&8ea.
Her the tidueyt wih their ~ofk.
Tht back vlll arae no more.
isas a proof thai Daau's kidney
P.lls a shis
he tht brsi prr,ot tor i comes from
MaDsbesitf Depot
q. Willard. Mapse Hill, ManrhcsisT
ptpos. VT. says "StserAl years ago
Nd aa aiistk ~ kidary trouble which
eRased nse greet deal b. suffering. !
had paine III ihe small ~ my hack and
loo frequent desire 10 pass the kidney
secret ans Hearing o. ihe good re-.
salt other persons bad obtained from
Doan's kiansy Pills. | procured a box
al A. II. pe,liboDe's Drug Store and IN
! shor time after commencing their
use. fsl, relief. After taking the con
tents Of three boxes, considered my.
self completely cured. ! have such
great faith 10 Doan's Kidney Pills that
I elsdly give them my endorsement. T"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
states.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31

The simple facts are that DR.. Meao
regards The goyernorship as a position
worthy Of bis best ambition and hlt
bee, Effort. lie comes out 10 man fash
ION aud says no. He believes. and hp
friends believe. that be Is Ia every wa
fitted 10 give the state strong, busi
ness like administration. lie believes.
and bis friends believe, that II is posl
,iOn worth asking for and worth stri,'
ing fer 10 every honorable and business
like way, He is proceeding in just tha
way, despite the feeble aud futile ei
forts OF those who, yellow dog like, ar
barking at bis heels. Burlington Clip
per.
Here is the whole thing in nut.
shell. aud there cannot be found on
single item Of evidence that be Is cam
paigning on any other basis.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
MASONIC TEMPLE ASSURED
Necessary Sum Raised 10 Secure
Scott GIfi Of $4,000.

Bennington. March Is. Ia just
month after Col. DIN Scott, proprietor
OF the Bennington Machine works, an
nounccd tbs, he would give The local
Masonic order So, 900 Dwaid the build
'ng ola Masonic temple, provided 81 900
more was raised by members Of the
order here, the requirements II the giil
have been met. The committee Of local
hAsons announced to-day thai the cou.
nngcni fund bad been pledged
Colpncl Scott announced BIZ propos.
cd giii al The exercises held on the eve.
ming % February - daring the encr,
cises IN honor " The lo0ih anniversary
Of the founding Of Temple chapter. II
sas Immediately followed By gits Of
rte for the building. large les ca
Maiu street ias, east ~ the tssngrcga.
ispual cAsnca. ssy ~. and Mrs. \. n.
Ncrten.
Plans for the erection u ihe temple
siIl poH BE- carried forward a. rapidly
a. circumstances ~ill permit
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
Beware Of 0inimenis for CaiaTh
that Contain Mercury,

smell and completely deranse ihr whole
system when entering ~ through ihe ma.
cous surfaces such articles should never
Dr. used except ON prescriptions from repn.
table physicians, ne The damage they viii DO
isien scsa 70 the good they csn pnssshly de-
fivc from them. Halls csiarrh Cure. nan-
ufnsJur-u ~ y. J. Cheney ova Toledo. q.
eontAias no mercury. and u taken iaiernai-
W. acting directly upon she blood aud mus
con. surfaces " the system. IN buyins
HniIs CAtAfrh Cure BE- sure you get ihe gen
uire. II ~ tAkeH internally and made ii
Tolesic. Ohio, 10 y. j. Cheney a Go. Trssf
rpoaials free.
sold by Druggists. Price, sbc. per bostie
TAKE HAlls Family Pills for consfipsiion.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
WEST ARLINGTON.

Harry Farnham Of South Shafts
bury was in town Sunday.
Miss Elsie Skinner is on the sick
list.
Rev. and Mrs. B. c. Dahms spent
few days in town this week.
Airs. I. Hayes. who has been very
i'll, is cenvalescing.
Those who went on the excursion
TO Washington, d. c., from this place
were II. NJ. Farnham, Mrs. C. II. Buck,
Geo. Hawley and H. 7. Eaton.
MIR. and Mrs. d. b. Harrington
and daughter Estella were in Benning-
ton one day last week.
Miss Bessie Haskins il recovering
slowly from her recent illness
Miss Agnes Robinson is at c. II.
Bucks for a short time.
Albert Buck and Hartland Judson
were in town Monday.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
Commissioners Notice
Estate OF Henry W. Davis.

Fslhtf oI iifHfs " P"ff'f
The undersigned having been appDint.d
Nv fhe Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trIct Of Manchester, Commissioners, 70 re.
ceiye, examine, and adjust the claims nnd
demands Of all persons against the estate Oh
Henry W. Davis late OF Manchester
In said District, deceased, and all claims
exhibited In Offset thereto, hereby give. mo-
tice that We viii meet for the purpose nfore-
said nj the opern House Ia the
Village OF Manchester Center vermont.
In said District. on the Hth dny
OF sept. next. from one O'Clock " N. un,il
four O'Clock p. NJ, on said day, ana thht tx
months from the 24th day OF March. a. D.,
IgI0 isthe time limited by said Court for
sald creditors TO present their chains 10 us
for examination and allowance,
Dated at Manchester this Hih day OF hhrch
A. D., 1910.
4. ! J. filler filler Com.
I.uielIn Davis. Executrix. Manchester
Center. VT,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
Estate OF Emeline BOurn.
Order of Notice Will

STATE OF VERMONT, District OF Man
chester, IS. =,
The Honorable Probate Court for h'
District Aforesaid
To all persons interested In the estate OF
Emeline Bourn late OF Manchester, In said
mist ricf deceased GREETIH 40
At a Probate Court holden mt Manchester
within and for said District on the 18th day
OF March, 1910 an instrument purportinR
to be the last VIII and Testament OF
EmeIine Bourn. late Of Manchester In said
District deceased was presented TO the
court aforesaid. for Probate.
And IL is ordered by said Court that the
nh day OF April 1910, at the Probate once
in said Manchester, be assigned for proving
said instrument and that notice thereof pc
gIyaf, TO all persons concerned, by PUBLISH
inQ this order three weeks success
Iveiy In the Manchester journal, q weekly
newspaper published. In said District, pre-
yious 10 the time appointed.
TUyRypoRg you IRE hereby notified 10
onpear before said Court, ut the time and
piace aforesaid, and contest the probate OF
said will II you have cause.
Given under my hand at Manchester In
said District, this 18th day q March. 1910
Z. WB. L DGERTON. Judge.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
Follow this advice.

Quaker Oats 10 the best Of all ioods,
II 10 also the chespest. When suck
men a. PrcI. Fisher Of Yale Univernry
ard Sir James Cnch,on Browns.
LID FRS. of London spend ~
best pzSrs of their lives In studying
the great question oi the nourishi z
and strengthening qualities Of ditiere 4
foods, u 10 CERTAIN tina, their advice Z
absolutely safe TO follow.
Professor Fisher found In his cx.
rerrnsnn for testing the strength q a
endurance of athletes tina, The nen
eaters ~rre exhausted long before .
fren who were fed on such food .
Quaker Oats The powers Of eDdur-
snce ot the non.meai eaten wee
About eight timer those "a the rnels
eAiera
Sir James Crichion Browne SAYS =
"a, more oatmeal. cat plenty Of II al a
eat u frequently. -
Bay i II the regular Toe package. e
the large siss family package a, Sc.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31

The Frec Press claims grievance oi
,hs isiiland Herald after being behiei
ID argument, alleging d,sconrtesy FROM
ihc iirrald's editor who happens TO bs
president Of lbc Vermont Press Asso.
citation. We have never understood
,hai the State Press Association wa
designed 10 be either court OF arb
irAilon OF city Of refuge wherein pro
lection was extended against the poss'
comilalus.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
FOR SALE:

Preceding trade having fallen
through, ] again offer the Pro-
vancher place at Manchester
Depot at very reasonable price.
House and lot also another lo,
Address, Edward LaFranchise
537 School ST Bennington, Vt.
Telephone 749.L 4s4
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31

n. l.. Hindlcy lcfl Tuesday aiier
mood for Spokane, Wash, where BE-
will visit bis btolbeF. Rev. W. ].
Hiudley. aud look over business pro
position. W 5. Allen has been sp.
polluted acting editor Of The RUTLAND
Herald during bis absence.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels. cause chronic constipation.
Doan's Reguiets operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure constipation. 25c.
Ask your Druggist for them.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
Commissioners Notice..
rstntn Of rnnnrh Mhilinn

The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court of the his.
trict of Manchester, commissioners, To ~.
ceiye, examine, and adjust the claims and
demands of NIL persons against the estate al
Edward Whitton late ~ Arlington.
IN snid District, deceased, and all claims eN.
limited In offset thoreto hereby give notice
TINT We VIII meet for the purpose aforesaid
at the Arlington House IN the village of
Arlington. W., IN snid District on tho
10th dry Of August, next. from / O'Clock
.. m, until -four o'clock y. M, ON said day
aud that siN months from the 10th day 81
Feb a, D., 1910, N the time limited by said
Court for said creditors To present their
claims 20 as for examination and allowance.
lntod ~ Arlington, this 10Th day ~ Feb,
A. D., 1910
q, n, BUCK,
DANIEL HARRINGTON , '""''
II M, Farnhnm, Admr,, IL
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31

Quile strong Peruvian bark, sh-
NJ. Meadi Barre Times.
Perhaps. bat noihing dAngeioas
about hs bite.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
10 BRrAK u NEw sHoFs llsr

Mems Foot. Ease, n powder. II prevents
tishipess aud biisterins. cures carns, Bun.
Ions. swollen. Sweating, Aching feet. Al
druggist. e cts. hsmpie mailed FREE. Al.
eress A. ,. Olfns,sc. Leroy. y. Y.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
Acara.

Ns ths ahasfssgnad DO hereasy agres a.
fsfaHl the n3oars 90 a bl-seui ksa4is a
oFetatk hsfAAtes8 sggsgp ~ Tai II il Rails
~ rlfx gsall o,saet a. rcie Nfatsis e.aafMfs-
tes sh.oeat tsoitss 70 gTufe aAllftAciarg o.
tnosiss fxfuBc~a
HAMS isrus ~a1rs WMgf,irs Efuf Store
a. Il. FriisboHs ~, A Ef1.hs
J. A. EsgakaiI A1Atas a 90
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
For Sale!

4 superior quality of hardwood ashes, our
ashes have been carefully protected and arr
fun strength, Also some good grades ~
staSe min wood, consisting az hardwood
chunks ana corner wood. We have also Tor
snle tistings kindling the best Kind ~ kind
ING wood ever offered for sale here, onii nn
OF nddress IHf BhunN CoorFHAor go.
u Manchester Center or Sunderland, W.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31

A healthy man is king in his own
right; an unhealthy man is an unhappy
slave. Burdock Blood Bitters builds
up sound health keeps you well.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
Card Of Thanks.

We wish TO thank all those who so
ably helped 10 defend our property
from the fire last:FIrday.
Mr.. and Mrs A. s. ADAMS.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31

BARKING, HACKING. RAsPisG COUGH
can be broken 40 quickly by Aliens Lung
Balsain. This old. reliable remedy has been
sold for over ~ years. Ask your druggist
sf...ts
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31

Suffered day and night the torment
of itching piles. Nothing helped me
until used Doan's Ointment. 1t cured
me permanently. Hon. John r. Gar.
rett, Mayor, Girard, Ala.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1910-03-31
Changing Address.

Nh,a tsep.sssrr cksnss - saafsst ssh'
segshsss shese asa tsAts siss Fossts seeasss
90 SGD 20 GssssNt,