davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Pea Soup.

IL is a waste of good material not
to make pea soup every time you have
peas for dinner. When they are
boiled much of their value is left in
the water, and when this is thrown
away you do not get more than half
OF the good of them, and soup is al
ways an excellent beginning for din
ner. To make it after the peas are
shelled wash the hulls and put them
to cook in cold water that does not
more than cover them. Let them
simmer a while till they look faded"
then thow them away and put the
peas to boil in the same water.
When done. dish them as usual They
are improved by the addition of flavor
given by the hulls. Then add some
good milk to the water and thicken it
slightly, with about q tablespoonful
each of butter and flour rubbed to a
paste, and season with salt and pep
per. When peas are too old to be
good, use them to thicken the soup
by putting them through colander.
1T is true of any boiled vegetable that
much of its value stays in the water
in which it was cooked; and any one
of them can be made into soup in the
same manner as the peas.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
AMERICA VESPUccl.
She Asked Congress For Citizenship
and "a Corner Of Land"

She Asked Congress For Citizenship
and "a Corner Of Land"
A decided sensation was created at
Washington during the Van Buren, ad-
ministration by the appearance there
Of handsome and we'll dressed Italian
woman who called herself America Ves-
pucci and claimed descent from the
navigator who gave his name to the
continent Ex-President Adams and
Daniel Webster became her especial
friends. and she soon was a welcome
guest In the best society. In a few
weeks after her arrival she presented a
petition to congress asking. first, to be
admitted to the rights Of citizenship
and, secondly. to be given "a corner of
land" out Of the public domain Of the
country which bore the name OF her
ancestor. An adverse report which
soon was made, is one OF the curiOsi-
ties Of congressional literature. 1t eu-
logized the petitioner as "a young. dig
nitied and graceful lady with mind OF
the highest intellectual culture and
heart beating with all our own enthu-
siasm In the cause OF American and
human liberty" The reasons why the
prayer OF the petitioner could not be
granted were given, but she was COM
mended to the generosity Of the Amer
lean people.
The name Of America. our country's
name. should be houored, respected and
cherished In the interesting exile from
whose ancestor we derive the great
and glorious title"
Later It was discovered that the wo-
man was an impostor. or.-"Perley's Rem
inlScences."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07

A vigorous protest from our State
quarrymen, through our Congress
sional delegation. has resulted in a
halt being called in the use of East
ern stone in construction of Federal
buildings, especially in this State.
a bui'ding-stone trust has been ere
atcd through the wording of speci-
tications for these buildings. in
which a light-colored stone has been
used, and whether intentional or
not on the part of many officials it
has had the effect of fostering a trust
that has had steady growth for
years, and much money has been ex
pended for material that has cost
much for virtue that has a no more
stable basis than this official color
ing. An examination of this work
was shown in which Eastern quarry
men got the best of our limestone
product at Bellingham when it was
found that the specifications of the
contract called for Bedford, Indiana,
limestone, and ignored Chuckanut
stone, produced within a few miles
OF the place of use. 1t is pro-
posed hereafter that the specifica-
-
tlons shall include bids for all kinds
of stone that are satisfactory to the
Department. 1t is believed that
our State product will hereafter be
given an equal opportunity with all
competitors, in which at least con-
tlgulty will prove an important fac
tor in preference.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
A Bachelors Dish.

Cut into thin slices one pound each
of side" bacon and onions and two
pounds of Irish potatoes. Select a
deep bread pan that will contain the
whole and still have not less than an
inch of empty space at the top. Par
TALLY cover the bottom of the pan
with half the bacon, sprinkled with
black pepper, cover the bacon with
the onions; partially cover the onions
with one fourth pound (half the re-
mainder) of the sprinkled bacon; COW
er bacon and onions with the Irish
potatoes, partially covered with the
remaining one-fourth pound of bacon.
Pour water over it, place the bread
pan covered with sheet-iron lid in a
moderately hot cook stove and there
let it remain until its contents be
come soft as pulp. Guard against
scorching by adding boiling water at
intervals while cooking.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Here Are the Postal Rates a Century Afo.


In the early years of the republic
the rates of postage were governed
by distances, and the cost of carriage
was so great that only the well to-do
could indulge in the luxury of an ex-
tcnsive correspondence. Love let
ters in those days were rarity, too,
owing to the high mailing prices.
These were the rates that were es-
tablish by act of congress March 2,
1899. for conveying mail matter in
the United States:
For single letter conveyed not
exceeding 40 miles, 8 cents:
Over 40 miles and not exceeding SO
miles, 10 cents.
Over 80 miles and not exceeding
$50 miles. 12s cents.
Over $50 miles and exceeding 300
miles, IL cents.
Over 300 miles and not exceeding
800 miles (or example, from New
York to Buffalo,. 20 cents.
Over 500 miles, % cents.
The foregoing rates were somewhat
modified in 1916.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
AMAZING LlNGUlSTS.
4 Wonderful Teacher OF Spanish and q
Master OF Arabic.

Master OF Arabic.
An amazing incident happened In one
Of the higher schools ia France few
years ago. A certain deputy OF great
influence went to the minister OF pub.
lie instruction and asked q place as
schoolteacher for one of bis constit-
tents. The minister said the only
place vacant was that OF teacher OF
Spanish. The deputy told bis friend
this and remarked that It was a pity
be did not know Spanish To which
the postulant replied:
Spanish? Why, Spanish Is my spe
cialty! shall be glad to take the pro-
fessorship."
So be was appointed. He bought a
Spanish grammar and began teaching
It to his pupils, doing his best to keep
n lesson ahead Of the class. But Il was
pretty poor Spanish he wns teaching.
and be was very well aware OF this.
Everything went along smoothly. and
the end Of the term approached when
the class was 10 be examined hy n Sc.
we're and exacting professor from the
university. The teacher tremblcd In
his shoes as the dread day drew near.
The day came and with 1t the examin-
ing professor. The scared teacher put
his class through its PAGES. painfully
conscious that Cervantes would never
have recognized Us Spanish this Ian.
guage the pupils were speaking. The
grim professor listened in impassive
silence. Then he asked few ques.
tions and gave the members OF the class
a few sentences to translate into Span
ish. As his pupils answered the teach
er felt that he might as well hand In
his resignation. But when all was over
the professor congratulated him on
his success and the class and the rapid
progress It had made.
The professor did not know n word
Of Spanish!
Emanuel Arene used to tell the fol.
lowing story: A certain Marseillaise
boasted so long of his knowledge of
Arabic that at Inst he came to believe
he knew IT, One day IN Arab was
arraigned in Marseilles police court
on charge OF murder. He began to
speak in his own defense. but rs no
one there could understand word he
said the Judge demanded an interpret
er. The boaster was sent for and told
to interpret what the Arab said. He
listened gravely to the mans defense.
Then he turned to the court and said:
HE confesses everything"
And so the Arab was found guilty.
New York World.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Mi|ady's S
Mirror
*

There are two kinds of freckles, the
summer visitors and the permanent
residents The former can sometimes
be removed by the application OF any
one Of many mild lotions
Crushed strawberries are recon-
mcnded. Finely powdered cinnamon
mixed with four times its bulk Of
honey and applied night and morning
has done good. Pea broth internally
has been credited with helpfulness
Some country maidcns swear by the
distilled water of wild tansy locally
used. Distilled elder flower water is an
Old time preventive and remedy. Lem
on juice is found by some to suffice.
Peroxide of hydrogen has its support
ers. Our great grandmothers used to
prepare in the still room. from garden
and wayside flowers. waters credited
with giving and preserving the pink
and white delicacy Of skin they so
greatly admired.
Permanent freckles will not yield to
any such mild measures. Undoubtedly
they can he lghtened by any OF the
things that banish summer freckieS,
but they do not disappear.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07

Do You Know That -

Iurpentnle sprayed in the path OF
cockroaches will destroy them?
Oil from the canned sardines may
be used in frying potato cakes?
Hot cakes or bread will cut easily
II the knife is made hot?
Bran water used to wash the kit
chen paint VIII keep it from having
that dull look SO often caused by tha
use of soap? Boil one pound of bran
in one gallon of water for about three
quarters OF an hour. This will keep
the paint glossy and clean.
IN old curtain fixture. cut the pro.
per length, will make a very good
towel roller.
That chalk and borax spread on
mlldew and the garment placed in
the sun will take out mildew stain?
To keep the apples that you have
cut for salid from turning dark you
should pour little lemon juice over
them soon as they are out?
White woodwork should be used
only in the room which receives plen-
ty OF sunshine. as paint will grow
yellow in shady room?
Naseline stains may be removed by
shaking the garment in a little wood
alcohol, then washing in hot soap
sudS?
Stamps stuck together may be loos-
ened by putting thin piece of paper
over them and then run hot iron
over this. The stamps will then come
apart easily and the mucilage will be
intact and not washed off as when the
stamps are soaked in water.
When you put too much blueing in
the rinse water you should add three
tablespoons of household ammonia
to counteract the effect?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
SQUADS,

A squad grows enormously the first
twelve hours and still more rapidly
after the third day. Squads are at
first sparseiy covered with long fla
ments OF down. the root OF each iilG-
ment indicating the point from which
each future feather is TO start. The
down for awhile still hangs on the
tips OF some OF the feathers during
their growth and IL thought by some
TO be finally absorbed into the shaft OF
the growing feather.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Harmless Powders.

a really good powder for persons
suffering from constantly greasy
complexion is not only harmless, but
Is an absolute necessity. Powder. how
ever. must be applied with judgment
and care and should only be lightly
busted on and never rubbed In.
Try mixing three ounces OF wheat
starch with one ounce Of powdered
Orris root. adding a drop or two OF oil
of bergamot to scent 1t. The powder
must be repeatedly slfted through a
very fine sieve.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Cheap Complexion Cream.

An inexpensive complexion cream
for whitening and softening the skin
may be made as follows: Take small
half ounces: simple tincture OF ben
zoin, ten drops; powdered borax. one
quarter ounce: oil OF sweet almonds.
Onehalf ounce; melted wax, one tea
spoonful Melt the vaseline, add drop
by drop the benzoin. then the borax
and oil OF sweet almonds. Beat with
an egg whisk until cool. add few
drops of any perfume desired and
place in pomade pots.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Mar and n Wifs.

The primary impulse OF all creatures
is possession. 1t Is this that causes a
chicken TO tear around the yard with
d piece OF meat in its mouth and all
the other chickens after II. OF course
It cannot possibly eat the meat II
hasn't time, but the instinct OF pos
session makes It grab and keep It The
same Is noticeable among beasts. They
like to get great piece OF meat In
their mouths and then growl. 1t is
this instinct in man which provokes
him 10 matrimony. He wants some
thing TO guard and growl over. So
be seeks a hollow tree. n cave or a
house and a wife.-Puck.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
TABLE MADE OF HISTORIC WOOD.

Probably the most remarkable in
laid table in this country was until
recently owned by Philip J. Sargent
OF Cedar Rapids, la. Mr.. Sargent,
who is a master mechanic, made the
table himself; and he put into it "a. =
Alb pieces of wood There is a piece
OF wood from each State in the Union.
There is wood from the Washing
ton Elm in Cambridge, piece of
wood from President Jefferson S
old home in Monticello, and a bit of
wood from the home of Abraham Lin
coin in Springfield, III. One will al
so find in the table wood from the
farm on which President Franklin
Pierce was born and reared.
There is wood from piece of an
Old liberty-pOle reared in Bow, \. H.,
and another bit of historical wood is
that taken from the Old belfry in
Lexington, Mass. There is wood
from the General Stark home and a
piece from Plymouth. Mass.
One bit of wood is from the spread
ing chestnut tree" made famous by
Longfellow in his Village Black
smith"
Another bit of wood is from the
railway coach is which Abraham Lin
coin rode to his inaugural in 1861.
Near it is piece of wood from the
log cabin in Tennessee in which Davy
Crockett was born.
Our navy is represented by piece
of wood from the old battleship
Constitution and bit Of wood
from the Maine.
There is wood from II American
colleges and universities; from Japan,
Mexico, Siam, Joppa. Cuba, the
Argentine Republic, Alaska, Samoa,
the Philippine islands, Scotland,
England, Ireland, Canada, Germany,
Italy, France and the Holy Land.
An ancient bit of wood is that from
the tree under which John Eliot
preached to the Indians in what is
now part of Wellesley, Mass.
There is wood from the Garden of
Gcthsenane and a stone from the
quaries OF Solomon underneath Jeru-
salem.
This list might be much extended
without giving an account of the
thousands of bits of wood in the ta-
bic, says the Christian Endearor
World. The table represents many
months of the most skilful work. 1t
has three drop-leaves and it's entire
design is unique. Mr.. Sargent not
long ago presented the table to the
Iowa Masonic Library.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Emotion Cuts Wrinkles.

Strong emotions, either OF joy or
grief. leave their traces OH the face.
Anger and tears soon trace deep fur
rows on the brOws and leave the eyes
sunken and dull. Try to look on the
bright side and hope for better things.
Massage Will improve your looks, pro-
vided YOU do not undo all the good
work with daily tears. Work and out
door exercise Will be Of the greatest
benefit Try them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Cleaning White Hair.

White hair should be treated very
carefully, as 1t is always brittle and
breaks easily. The whites Of two or
three eggs well beaten with one ounce
Of cold water to each egg makes a
very fine shampoo for white hair Rub
1t well into the scalp and hair. rinse
with tepid water and very little blu
ing in the last rinse water Will make
yellow white hair prettier color Use
no heat in drying and never curl with
hot irons.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Good Eve Iotian

An excellent lotion for weak eyes "a
the following
Camphor water, fifteen drops; boric
acid powderedl one-quartcr ounce.
boiling water. Onehalf pint.
Mix, strain and leave to cool. Then
npplv to the eyes several times n dav
with an eyecup.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
SofteninC the knucLl.z

hnuckies which have been exposed
to dirt and CRIME are most unsicbtly
Soap aud water are not sufficient +,
clean them. First Apply utue Give
oil or Il cleaning cream. rubbing VII
into the skin. Remove moisture and
scrub knuckles, using brush. warm
water and soap.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Tips and Topics of the Olympia National
Bank.

Tips and Topics of the Olympia National
Bank.
This bank + under Government inspection and
surery! ION.
The chef tuutti"n of lhis haik is to receive
deposits aud To loan money. These things we
are prepared 10 do III II manner acceptable 10
our patrons
Every transaction between the bank aud it,
customers We r.0aid US of private nature not
With ample aud exlerienced manncemeni
this bank must commend Itself 10 all "ho have
need OF the services OF II bans
The management OF this bank has endeavored
t,t uursUc n iiu.rrsrINe IollcH, 10 be LIBERAL III
its treatment ann 10 nGncre strictly to the egit-
innate llut- uI uauKlng
+ 4
In directing the alairs Of this bank, the ONE
er> iueisi upon siiict compliance win every
rule having Tor lis object the safety ana security
Of the institution. BY closely and carefully
siudyng the causes that lead TO failures, we
have avoided the rocks upon which Others have
been wrecked
We are not unmindfui Of our Obligation 10 the
many friends from whom We are deriving pht
ronagc and support. Having one occurred your
patronage It wiil be our earnest endeavor 10 re-
tnin II.
+
Among the many latrons of this bank are
found The most careful and conservative people
in the community.
should anything ever 30 wrong with yonr reia
tions win this bank We should esteem II favor
,f Won Will frankly tell us where the trouble is'
ana tLn- allow us to remedy the difficulty.
The question frequently arise: mere
shnIt ii, INV banking business Z" onr reply If
this. At the olympia Nuiional bai".
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
crescents on the Nails.

The half moon or crescents ut the
hose of the nails can generally be de-
colonel By first soaking the fingers
T., warm soapy water. then gently
crossing back the cuticle that grows
nror them. II this is very long 1t can
W. carefully cut with fac curved scis-
SOrS.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Qrx lips

Lips dry and constantly chapped
are apt to indicate n poor condition OF
the blood. so that person who has
this symptom would do well to consult
Il physician as to her general health.
But, whether or not this is necessary,
external preparations applied locally
will relieve any irritation and some
times effect n cure. When chapping
takes the form Of deep cracks. almost
like cuts, gum benZoin is the best ap-
plication that can be made. Grease for
that purpose is not desirable. lis the
skin must be drawn together and dried
in order that ii may heal This is the
action of gum benzoin. A bit should
be carried in ones purse or bag. ap-
plying it when needed. Care should
be taken that the gum is kept anti
septically clean.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07

FORMATION OF A New PLANET
Prof. G.. w. Richie, of the Mount
Pleasant Observatory of Mt. Wilson,
Cal, it is claimed, has discovered a
planet in the process of formation.
1t so far consists only of gaseous
body resembling 4 monster pinvheel,
presenting no evidence of existence
70 the unaided eye, and even to tele.
scopes OF low order, but the great 60
men refracting CARNEGIE instrument
""ofdN an interesting peep at the rare
spectacle of the development of a
new world at distance. calculated
10 be 5,sG5. .696, ,oOO, 900 miles from
r'ar'h' The spiral nebuIa. wbirlino
- pace at millions OF miles distance
LOVING at velocity that no
Ano~n instrument can measure,
ana throwing of masses which !, is
'nought will themselves bccons ,,
satellites fa,.', Of the great planet when
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07
Subtraction.

Now, in order to subtract, things
must be of the same denomination.
For instance, we can take three ap-
pies from four pears, or six horses
from nine dogs.
Teacher. " exclaimed small boy,
can t you take four quarts of milk
from three cows?"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07

You used 10 rave over my liquid
voice" she says accuslncly.
Il know | did" he mutters In de-
Tense. but I did not imagine then
that your words would come IN such
torrents."-St. Paul Dispatch.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07

In recent interview in Washing
ton, d. c., after visiting the West
ern and Middle States, Judge Thomas
Burke. of Seattle, stated his belief
that President Taft will be re-elect
ed by large vote in 1912. 1t was
Judge Thomas Burke of Seattle, who
also believed" not SO long ago, that
he would be elected United States
Senator of Washington State, by a
large vote From this it would seem
the belief of Judge Thomas Burke,
of Seattle, needs to be taken with a
ship-load of salt.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07

The wheat crop of the State is
estimated to be worth fully $27, 300
ooO from a total average of 1,563, Al
acres.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07

The world owes every man living.
but you have TO be pretty smart to
get q Judgment for the ItsSt--Wash-
ington Star.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07

The birthstone match was made
from very dry strips of highly resin
Gus pinewOOd, with ends dipped in
melted sulphur. which was ignited
by spark from a flint and steel. The
lucifer and congrcve matches, dif-
fered from it in having a composition
of phosphorus and inter, or phos
phorus, sulphur and chlorate of pot
ash, mixed with melted gum and glue,
requiring only slight friction to ig
mite them. In this country, the man
ufacture of matches has been brought
to great perfection. About three
fourths of century ago, matches of
all kinds were practically unknown.
and the last duty of each family liv-
ing in the country, on retiring, was
to cover up in ashes his Goals, to sup
ply a flame for the fire next morning.
and 1t was no unusual sight to see
some resident when fire had expired
carrying a burning chunk from some
nelghboring home to replenish the
hreside. which, like fire on the altar.
was supposed to be kept constantly
burning.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07

Cardinal Gibbons says religion
should be tauget in public schools.
The public schools of Uncle Sam were
built to teach Young American the
three RS, and may that day never
come when the religion of any creed ,
sect or clan is permitted to be taught
in the little red schoolhouse, or any
other public one, owned by the
United States of America. Let re-
ligion be taught at home, Sunday
school or church, but in public schools
of Uncle Sam, never.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07

THE total tax OF the state reaches
the magnificent sum of SIT, ,0S2, ,979
for the year 1910.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-07-07

The reconstruction amendment to
the Constitution of the United States
was ratified by twenty-thtee North
ern States; rejected by Delaware, Ken
lucky, Maryland, and ten Southern
States, and not acted on by Callfor-
MIA. The ten Southern States sub
Sequently ratified under pressure.
Proclaimed July %, 1868. The Negro
Citizenship amendment was not acted
on by Tennessee. rejected by Cali
fornia, Delaware. Kentucky, Mary
land, New Jersey and Oregon; rati-
fled by remaining thirty States.
New York rescinded its ratification
January 5. 1870 Proclaimed March
80, 1870.