davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15
Another Kick.

The Duke-And you really called on
the heiress? Did you meet the head
of the house?
The Count (sadly)-Ach, no! 1 think
L must have met zee foot.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15
Force of Habit Too Strong,

Diner-How is it that most of the
things ON your bill Of fare are struck
out?
Waiter (confdingly)-Our new man
ager used to be an editor.-Boston
Transcript.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15
They Always Do.

Hewitt-He is always Offering free
advice.
Jewett-Yes; he would tell a cross
eyed man to shoot straight-New York
Press.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15
His Job,

"Whats the matter, little boyY
'M-maw's gone an drowned all the
Kittens"
Dear, dear! Now, that's too bad"
yep; she p-promised-booho
c'u'd do it."-Harper's Weekly.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15

s t ory of the
greatest play in
baseball he had
ever seen.
at took place In
an amateur game
at Charleroi," the
governor said.
"The teams were
playing on a wet
field, and an out
fielder who wore
a derby hat went
after a high fly.
He came to a lit
tie pond and, TAX
ing his eye of
the ball, made a
jump to cross it.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15
Why Not "self Made ?"

"Are you a self made man"
mo; my wife furnished the specif1-
ations."-Pittsburg Post.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15

palace so that he
might avoid the
pain of seeing
his own fea lures.
This sul q II
cal led on his
grand vi2ier one
day and by acci
dent happened to
catch sight Of
his reflection. His
hideousness over
powered him, and
he broke into vio-
lent sobbing. In
this outburst the
aa 1a-
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15
CAUGHT on tho Brain.

Governor John X. Tener of Pennsyl
vania, the former professional base
ball player, has come to bat with a
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15

As he was leaping the ball struck him
IN the head, went through the crown
If his hat and lodged there.
'sThe base runner was out, yet the
nelder had not touched the ball with
his hands. Can you beat thatT'
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15
. The
Scrap Boolt
Why He Wept.

A medieval sultan had such an alarm.
had all the mirrors removed from his
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15

Q commander Of the faithful, because
you saw your face but for an instant
but see it all day and every day"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-02-15

soBBING. ,iziar nro,nnt1v
Joined. Finally the sultan calmed down.
wiped his eyes and got ready to smoke
and talk, but not so the vizier. He
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
EVENING SINNERS.

Just now black velvet slippers are
very smart indeed for evening wear.
Not only are they very pretty. but they
have that advantage which all black
footwear possesses-the virtue Of max
ing the wearer's foot appear very tidy.
And that in itself is enough to win fem
mime commentator.
They are especially modish for wear
with dark-colored street frocks. Some
times there is wee satin rosette or
perhaps fluffy bow of tulle or maline
is used for adornment. And not infre-
auently these rosettes have a spark
ling rhinestone nesting down In ths
heart Of the rosette.
If milady wishes something even
more elaborate. there are great paste
buckles which CLEAN and glitter and
look very fetching on pretty foot.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

minutes. Before doing this, the patient
should be covered with one or two
extra blankets and a light covering
thrown over the face. Do not re-
move this extra covering at once when
you close the window. but remove It
gradually as the air in the room re-
gains its normal warmth.
1t is better not to keep any plants
or flowers in the room. but If the pa
tent desires a few during the day
they may always be removed at night
Keep all medicine bottles, empty
glasses, etc, out of sight and II pos
sible out of the room.
All excreta, soled linen and dress
ings should be removed from the room
at once. as they pollute the air. In
infectious or contagious diseases the
urine, feces (bowel movemenD and
vomited matter should be disinfected
with chloride OF lime or carbolic acid
Care should be taken not TO empty the
excreta near a well or any place
where the water supply will become
contaminated. II no sewerage system
is convenient, the feces should be bur-
led or burned after being disinfected.
If patient expectorates he may be
supplied with small pieces OF cotton
to receive the sputum. A paper cone
pinned to the side OF the mattress.
within easy reach of the patients
hand. makes convenient receptacle
for these pieces. A new cone should
be provided once or twice day.
The sweeping OF the sick room must
be done slowly, keeping the broom
always near the floor so the dust win
not fly. Before commencing to sweep
the broom should be dampened. or
moist sawdust or tea leaves be strewn
over the floor. The busting should be
done with damp cloth. never with
a feather buster. II there Is hre
in the room the coal should be brought
in wrapped In paper and gently laid
on the fire. The ashes should also
be removed noiselessly. The patients
room Is the patients home for the
time being. so everything possible
should be done to keep 1t clean. airy
and comfortable.
Copyright. 1910. by w. @. Chapman.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

built a splendid home since the death of her
husband and the wealthy Mrs. Wyeth Of Phila-
delphia had her nephew-architect carry out
her ideas of a distinctive home.
In point of achievement, however, unques-
tionably the greatest Of all the house build
ers In the coterie Of wealthy widows is Mrs.
Albert Clifford Barney, who inherited one
fortune from her father. Cincinnati pio-
neer, and married another. Mrs Barney is OF
a most artistic temperament and is indeed an
artist Of no mean ability in both oils and
water colors. She spends much time In Paris,
where she and two OF her daughters, who de-
vote themselves respectively to painting and
sculpture, are much in their element. When
she is in this country Mrs. Barney divides her
time and her boundless energy between the
staging of Greek plays and other amateur the
atricals OF q most ambitious character and the
designing and building of houses for love of
Il. These unique kabitations that she creates
Mrs. Barney sells or rents. and be 1t said to
her credit that she is clever enough business
woman to make her art profitable in dollars
and cents as well as in personal satisfaction.
In the field of philanthropy American wild
ows have of late years accomplished so mucn
GOOD as to make these bereaved ones as
class the most respected and most admired
contingent of American NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The generosity of Mrs Phoebe Hearst in good
works has insured her place for all time in
our real hall OF fame and Mrs. Harrimans gift
Of splendid park TO the state OF New York
bids fair to be but the first OF series OF no
table benefactiMr. Mrs. Russell Sage is an
other womaa Bho In comparatively brief
widowhooG ha. helped the needy in many
ways, and The late Mrs. Gardner Hubbard.
widow of the man who reaped tT greatest
financial rewards trS.n me invention OF the
telephone was lavish during her lifetime In
good works.
There is one group Of widows in the Unit
ed States in the members OF which-for all
that they are most of them living very quiz
etlv--the public is bound TO take keen inter-
est. This group is made up Of the widows of
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
CURRENT WRECKS A BRIDGE
Twenty-seven Big Tlmbers Are Cut
Through IN Ono Day by Aid OF
Electricity.

One OF the most ingenious uses to
which electricity was ever put was In
the wrecking OF bridge over the Wa
bash In Indiana.
This bridge had been purchased by
the county authorities. who intended
to replace II by steel structure erect
ed on the old piers and abutments.
The owner agreed to remove the
bridge In 30 days.
The chief difficulty lay In the short
time agreed upon for the removal of
the bridge. Several wreckers to whom
the matter was submitted declared
that 1t would be impossible within 80
days to pull down the old bridge with
out injury to the piers.
The structure might be blown up
with dynamite, but the explosion
would also destroy the piers. Were II
fired. the heat would crack and injure
the masonry Of the bridge. The 80
days expired. and an extension OF one
week was granted.
The wner was at his Wits end,
when he CHANGED upon an electrician
who proposed. not to blow up the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
iIANGlIES Ozssk
/. . ia gI6ul@Ey .Rp

White. pink. light yellow and Amer
lean beauty shades are used for dane
Ing gowns.
Kid gloves on the glace order and
usually white are worn with any even
Ing costume.
Polished wood buttons Of cloth and
silk colors are In great favor for polo
and storm coats.
Paris has new fancy for shading
her feathers and even her wells as
we'll as her gowns.
s Irish lace bands-carrying out the
Irish lace vest or collar 80 much worn
--adorn many sleeves.
A great many velvet bags have
come and satin ones outnumber those
which appeared last spring,
Big white flowers. peoples. edel-
weiss, ETC.. In velvet or In kid. appear
upon some OF the latest large hats.
Handsome beaded bags show no
signs Of waning In popularity. but
the ones done with tiny beads are the
thing ,..,...--, .-..->- = 49,.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

exactly the same with every span. Be
tween the turning on Of the current
and the fall Of the span an hour and
40 minutes elapsed. Then the mass
OF timbers fell into the water well in
side the piers. SO that they were unin-
jured.
The cut made by the hot wire was
sharp and clean. and the wood was
not charred more than an inch from
the place CT fract're.
The current was first turned on at
about five o'clock in the morning. and
at two In the afternoon the last span
crashed down to the river bed
Scientific American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
Gift NeektIe Raek.

A birthday gift necktie rack which
Is substantial as well as ornamental.
consists of a hardwood back. covered
with heavy natural colored linen bear
Ing a hand embroidered design and
supporting a hinged rod Of nickel
which may be folded backward when
the article is to be packed. Another
rack which may be easily crowded into
a travelling bag consists Of broad
strap Of leather from which big ring
Of metal is suspended. A third tie
holder has i've ivory arms attached to
brass bar. and fourth is merely q
gold plated stirrup and leather loop
Joined By q strip OF hand embroidered
satin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

II ever love Is stitched into gift
II goes into the one that celebrates
baby's first birthday. One OF the pref
TEST presents. which will give the
little one great Joy. is large edition
of those balls which the happy
mothers OF today delighted to fashion
as children with two circlos Of card.
board perforated in the center.
Instead Of making the circles an
inch or two In diameter. make them
full six inches In size. and use pink
and white or pale blue and white wool
OF very fieecy type. Tie the wool
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

bridge, but to burn 1t apart. His pro-
posal was gladly accepted.
Each span Of the bridge was com
each. The 81 stills we're to be cut
simultaneously. so that the span would
drop between the piers into the river.
The cutting was to be accomplished
by burning through the wood with
loops Of iron resistance made red-hot
by the passage Of the electric current.
Fifty-four resistance loops were
heated to wreck each span. and the
spans were wrecked one at a time.
Sufficient current was used to heat the
iron wires cherry red. The result was
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
REVIEWS ANTIQUE WasHsTAND
Long islander Sells Piece Of Furniture
for Fifty Cents and Buys u
Back for $40.

An elderly Long Islander once at
tended an auction Of old furniture.
Among the articles for which bids
were asked was heavy marble
topped washstand. The Long Island
er bid ten cents for it, and as he was
the only one who spoke the wash
stand was knocked down to him
rather to his dismay, as he had to
have II conveyed TO his distant home.
For several years this ten-cent antique
was an occupant of the barn. its mar
bic top being removed and the interior
OF the stand serving as receptacle
for cans of paint.
One day clerk from a furniture
store in the neighborhood called at
the Long Islanders and accidentally
caught sight of the unappreciated
washstand. He made some inquiries
concerning II. and eventually pur-
chased 1t for SO cents. The clerk took
his purchase to the store. gave II q
thorough renovating and It became a
handsome piece Of hardwood furni-
ture, the marble top adding the fin
ishing touch. Not long after this
transformation the elderly Long
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

mon bond OF winter sports. And It
takes the Canadian with his easy go
ing prorriety and love of living pleas
antly tn turn cold ard snow and Ice
&c sociability and pleasure
Tobogganing Is perennial delight
among those people who love to travel
a mile in minute OF so and walk
back uphill to do 1t again. Out in the
west. where government trails have
been made up to the mines there is
tobogganning. or its equivalent with
slcds and hobs. Around the base OF one
Drecipice and again along to every
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
HOME
NURSING
THE SICK ROOM.

The choice OF the sick room is very
important. A patient in a dark, poor
ly ventilated one has harder battle
20 fight than one in properly select
cd room. 1t should be on the sunny
side of the house, well ventilated and
as far as possible from the noise of
the streets and the odors Of the
kitchen.
In arranging the room, all unneees-
sary furniture should be removed, es-
pecially bric-a.brac, which forms a
repository for stray germs. The floor
IS preferably bare. although small
cugs or strips of carpet should be laid
down to deaden the noise of foot
steps. Place the bed in a position so
that the direct light from window
does not fall on the patients eyes.
Provide an artificial light that also Is
shaded from the patients eyes, but
which can be turned on brightly in
case Of necessity. Sudden changes may
arise In the night, when a good light
Is an absolute necessity and few mo-
ment's delay may mean disaster. In
cases OF diseases of the brain or eyes
the physician will probably wish to
keep the room darkened. Care should
be taken that the curtain or shade
does not flap in the wind and so annoy
the patient.
The temperature or the room should
be kept as even as possible. Remem-
Der that the temperature usually falls
at night during the time when the vi
tai powers Of the patient are at the
lowest. that is, In the early morning
hours. Because of this, care should
De taken to provide extra covers at
that time. Unless otherwise directed.
1t Is safe to keep the temperature OF
the room for fever patient at about
so degrees Fair. For patients affiict-
ed with other diseases. the thermome-
ter should register about 6S degrees
Fair. The temperature of the room
must be regulated by turning the arti-
fetal heat OFF or on. not by closing
windows that are needed for ventila-
ton. In some cases dry heat from a
furnace Is very irritating. This may
be remedied by keeping kettle OF
boiling water in the room. To keep
he room cool in hot weather is not
always an easy matter. Keeping the
blinds down and the windows closed
IN the sunny side during the day will
produce very good results. A wet
sheet. hung in the window or where
4 breeze will blow over It, often Is q
material aid in cooling the room. II
IN electric fan Is used. care must be
aiken that the direct current does not
strike the patient.
Good ventilation Is necessary In
every disease. Formerly patients we're
confined in dark rooms with all doors
md windows closed. It is surprising
low many recovered under these con-
iitions. Sunshine and fresh air are
natures two most potent remedies. In
cold weather II may not be desirable
10 have the windows open in the pa
dents room, but in this case windows
in an adjoining room should be low
cred and the door between the rooms
left open. Usually though. the room
can be ventilated directly. Raise the
window about six inches from the bot
tom; fit board tightly under It..
Fresh air will then came In between
he two sashes and danger of a direct
iraft on the patient will be avoided.
Every morning the room should be
thoroughly ventilated by throwing
open all windows and doors for few
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
Bell Must Be Tuned.

The general impression Is that the
tone of bell is largely matter OF
accident. but this is not SO. A bell
must be tuned the same as piano
or any other musical instrument. Ev.
cry bell has FIVE sounds. which must
blend together in perfect harmony.
and this is accomplished by shaw.
ing down certain parts until the de-
sired harmony Is secured. In the
event OF shaving too deep the bell is
not injured, but the tuning operation
is prolonged. as other parts must be
operated on and cut away to CORE
spending degree.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
A BALL FOR BABY

through the perforation in the card
board and then proceed to fill up the
hole by drawing the wool through and
through over the cardboard until no
more will rass. Cut 1t and tie n he
tween the two circles and remove
these by tearing them away.
The ball should be sewn on to mar
row satin ribbon. blue or pink. as the
case may be. and to this ribbon
should be attached quantity OF little
gold or silver bells. which will Jingle
merriiy when the ball is swung to and
fro by tie ribbons.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

brink of another the trail may wind,
with tangle OF rocks and brush hem
ming 1t in. and grim peaks hanging
over In the background. Right down
and round about the sleds are guided
along the narrow course. and then In
to the valley where the. town nestles:
and on and on speeds the little train
Of sleds or toboggans. TO check their
course only for the dark boundary OF
the river that is too deep and cold to
freeze in any weather. And in start
ing out tobogganing on the dangerous
slopes of the western mountains ev-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

Islander and his wife visited the fur
niture store. and when the wife saw
that beautifully polished antique
washstand she fell in love with 1t. for
1t Just filed her ideal. Her husband
seemed to have suspicion OF the
truth. and endeavored to distract her
attention. Bat the affair ended by the
woman purchasing the stand for $50.
and 1t is now one Of her most highly
priced possessions.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

erybody Invariably feels thrill of
reinsurance II told that the pilot 10
a Montrealer. For the man from Mon
treal is supposed to be an expert with
a toboggan. even as he is With canoe
It Is in Montreal that tobogganing
reaches its supremacy. The men and
women start out in parties and 90 up
to the starting place. where several
distinct burrows mark the course Of
the toboggans. In these troughs the
toboggans follow each other in rapid
transit The sun shines bright. the air
IL sharp and exhilarating. The snow
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
A orsak Ioka.

A citizen OF Cumae. on q donkey.
passed by an orchard. and seeing q
branch OF a fg tree loaded with do
iicious fruit he laid hold Of IT, but
the donkey went on. leaving him sus.
pended. Just then the gardener came
up and asked him WHAT be did there.
The man replied. Il fell on the don.
key."-Clouston's "A Book Of Moo
Sales.-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
WINTER GAY Time IN CANADA
Tobosssnins Source OF Great Delight
for Those Who Love swirl
Travelling.

II takes a good Canadian really to
enjoy winter; for winter is a part OF
the national spirit OF Canada. From
the shores of Labrador to the noun
tains Of the west and from the bound
airy of the United States to the frozen
arctic, II descends with impartial rigor.
AindinT the vast country In the com
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
kimono Sleeve for l.IttIe Folks.

In the children's coats and dresses.
as in those of the grownup. the raglan
and kimono sleeves play an important
part in the coats and frocks. and as
the sleeves in the dresses are mostly
of elbow length. as rule they are fin
ished with undersleeves of tucked lawn
or allover embroidery.
The guimpe. also. is OF the same ma
terial as the undersleeves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

the Pennsylvania coal and oil magnate. and
Mrs. M. A. Hanna, widow of the late United
States senator from Ohio.
Mrs Hanna's life since the death of her
husband, we may here digress to explain has
illustrated how great is the latitude of life
open to the modern wealthy widow in con-
trast to the circumscribed existence of the av-
erage widow OF a prominent official of GEN.
fury ago, Who upon the death OF her husband,
was wont to retire to his plantation or country
seat and live In the utmost quietude IL not in
actual seclusion. After the death Of her hus-
band Mrs. Hanna lived for a time in fash
fonable hotel in Washington Then she built
a large house and occupied It for time. later
disposing of It to a prominent army officer.
Next she had a special apartment arranged to
her order in one Of the largest Of the new ho-
tells in New York. even providing special
kitchen for Maggie" her Jewel of a cook.
Then desiring change. she hit upon the idea
of her present program OF life, which calls for
an extended sojourn in Europe each spring
and summer and winter residence In Wash
ingtcn, where she has two apartments of IA
rooms each In a fashionable apartment house.
Mrs. Hannas 2S-room apartment might
seem a pretty pretentious residential establish
ment for a lone woman to maintain but it Is
scarcely circumstance to the enormous four
story mansion erected at the national capital
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

lies like fine. dry powder OF dia-
mond dust. Everybody Is clogged
with snow dust. Everybody Is tingling
hot. and everybody's face II afiame
with rudy color. The Chinaman
didn't see the philosophy OF "Whisti
walkee backee one mile" Bot the
Canadian doesn't ask for the philoso-
ply Of II He merely goes In for en-.
joyingft. and incidentally gets whole
lot Of exercise out Of the thing.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

by Mrs. Slater. another wealthy widow. who is
the sole occupant Of this palace save for the
Is servants who minister to her needs.
Wealthy widows, 1t may be added. have not
shirked the responsibilities OF house building.
Indeed. on the contrary. II seems to be one OF
their fads Mrs. Letter. in addition to her
town houses. has lately been building sum-
mer cottage" costing hundreds of thousands
Of dollars, on the North Shore OF Massachu-
sets near the summer home OF President Taft.
Mrs. Hay. widow of the late secretary OF
state. has built magnificent mansion in Cleve-
land: Mrs. Pullman and Mrs. Marshall Field
have ordered new homes from plans which
they had hand In making; Mrs. Hit has
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16
just the Thing.

Figg-What are You having carved
on the photographers tombstone?
Fogg-Taken from life. - Boston
Transcript.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1911-03-16

1t looks as II the dsvii never took :
vacation.