davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
PUT THIS UNDER YOUR HAT.

Dr.. Henry Silbermin Of Chicago is
philanthropist He wishes to aid his
fellow man and to bring joy to a class
who need sympathy. II is not always
those who are vitality afflicted that have
the hardest times, that worry most,
that despair and grieve and bear the
heavies. burdens. sympathy does
much 10 soften, but who ever gives any
sympathy to a bald-headed man, espe-
cially If his dome is as bare and round
ed as the top of a park lamp and Ike it
shines and glistens.
These landmark-men suffer because
of the savage sense of fun of the long
haired part of the world They are
joshed and derided; they are staples of
fun, like the mother-in-law. old maids,
and squally, impudent kids. II they
suddenly blossomed into hair, the pro-
fessional funny men would grow bald
themselves scratching their polls for
ideas.
1t was then charitable. sympathetic,
endearing, of Dr. Silbermin TO begin the
study of baldheadedness. He wanted
to be a philanthropist. So far, so good
But now, that he could be such a noble
soul, he balks a the critical moment.
In an address in Chicago few days
ago, Dr. Silbermin spoke feelingly on
the subject. He spoke prophetically as
well There was no need for the bald
head he argued. In time, there would
be no baldheads, if man lived as h,
; should The trouble would be wiped
away by diet Eating. and right eat
ing, was the preventive and the cure.
1 There he Stopped. He didn't tel
what to eat and when and how much
There is an old proverb about the birt
that will not sing. In like manner tbs
doctor who will not talk should bt
made to talk.
Men, when stirred, forget nice points
of ethics. II might be well to call Dr.
SAbermin's attention to this and cas-
ually speak of the frenzy to which al
angry and determined mob might b,
aroused.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
.estAGehce
!RILlEDARTH1EENT
CONVICTED
Mrs Alice, 6itCheH Kirk

sometimes, too, with the help of the
banister, lift your feet, bend your knees
and spring up the steps as lightly as
though you were skipping the rope or
dancing. Then you will climb these
steps with the same amount of pleas
ure as skipping or dancing and have no
energy wasted when the top is reached.
Best of all relax. l know just what you
are going to say. at is easy enough to
tell some one to relax, but just can't
do it, Yes, you can. Try it once, try
it twice. Keep on trying it, letting go
of things with mind and body; shake
your whole body loose if you please
and make your mind blank. II you
persit, even though at first there
seems to be no perceptible change, it is
surely there. and with this frequent re-
Taxation work will be easier. more en-
joyable and it will quickly show in the
face and figure We frequently say, "A
girl of 16 is not to blame for her face,
but a woman of 40 is 1t only reflects
what has come from within.
Do not overwork 1t is a clever mind
lIhl HAS SIdSpSu luS lcSts that SOL4AO
things may be left over and no harm
done and much health and happiness
gained for ourselves and the family. 1t
takes a woman of good sense, great
poise, balance and fine spirit and met
tie to compass this daily round Of du-
ties successfully; but it is splendid
! thing and makes for freedom when &C
complished, and only through conserv-
| ing of energy can the highest type OF
| housekeeping be reached. Kate Dou'
glas Virgins has said, Every house
! keeper can be clean without being
! 'p'ison neat energetic without being q
| hustler good cook without being toe
extravagant; hospitable, yet keeping
strength for her own family-such q
woman is as much an inspiration to the
community as to her own household
Keep this thought during the Christ
mas shopping and holiday entertaining
| in the home, and when the clerk in thu
shop is asked to wait upon you, go t.
her with poise, balance, definite desire!
or wants, and both her energy anC
yours will be conserved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14


did you like the football game as
well as you like baseball, Mr.. no
Nutt7'
mo; It didn't get to me at all"
"WhyH Did you consider 1t too
brutal?'
TT wasn't that I couldn't feel .
personal interest In any OF the play
ers. While I sat there watching them
I was unable to forget that instead Of
nghtin' for the glory of our city to put
It high up in the list, mebby above
some Of the rotten towns that claim a
bigger population than we have,
based on the latest directory esti.
mates, they were merely strugglin' IN
behalf OF their alma mater, whatever
that Ia"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
A VICTORY FOR PERKINS.

The decision of the progressive
peIty leaders. who conferred in Chi
'caeo this week TO establish their head
quarters in New York, is interpreted
as a victory for George w. Perkins.
who protests his progressiveness de-
spite his association with J. p. Nor
gan and the International Harvester
company.
Perkins was much in the limelight
at the conference. His progressive
ress was criticised and he and Roose.
volt proclaimed Perkins the most pro-
stessive Roman of them all.
Not to speak disparagingly of pro.
glessives who are genuine or TO deny
that Perkins is an ideal progressive
according to Roosevelts conception.
but IL this gentleman from Wall street
is indeed real progressive at heart,
he is indeed a Wall flower. or, more
specifically. the flower of the flock. Sc
Eiuch for Roosevelt's missionary work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
THE INCOME TAN.

Thirty-four states have already rat
fled the income tax amendment. only
two more being needed to give the nee
essary majority. The belief generally
prevails among those who favor the
amendment that agreeable action by
the democratic legislatures of New Jer.
sey and Virginia during the winter is a
foregone conclusion. not to mention the
probability OF a similar action. by one
or more OF the ~ remaining states.
Washington correspondents say that
democrats will be ready to act when
the ratification is complete; that they
have already begun the preparation OF
n general income tax law, which viii be
enacted early in the Wilson admins
tra;ion, II present plans do not undergo
q change. The bill will, it is stated, tax
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
CNew York World.D


An indignant mother complains that
in reply to an advertisement her son in
search of work had put in the World,
he received a circular from the United
States marine corps soliciting enlist
ment. The mother argues that the cir
cular is an enrichment to boys to leave
home. The recruiting sergeant defends
it Oh the ground that the government
needs good men and that he is trying
to get them. AS It appears that up
ward of 100000 such circulars are sent
cut every week, the issue merits con
sideration.
The circular complained of opens
with a general Disagreement OF the
chances of obtaining employment and
securing independence in civil life, and
then makes the appeal: Let me tell
you that the service of today is a fine
place for a live young man, and there is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
WHAT WE AGREED TO.

Rule, l. Article II of the Hay
Pauncefote treaty runs as follows:
The canal shall be free and open,
in time of war as in time OF peace,
to the vessels Of commerce and war
OF all nations. on terms OF entire
equality. so that there shall be no
discrimination against any nation or
its citizens or subjects in respect of
the conditions or charges of traffic,
OF otherwise"
This is the/Hay- Pauncefote treaty
which this country so.emnly agreed
10 keep. IL is also the provision OF
the treaty upon the enforcement OF
which England insists
And, by the way. doesn't the Brit
ish premier seem to have the treaty
on his side?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
Wholesale faVors.

The young man entered the presi-
dents Office and stood first on one foot
and then on the other. he dropped
his hat, handkerchief and umbrella.
Altogether he was in a highly devel-
oped state of nervousness.
well. wellI" said the employer.
"Out with it,
81 have come. sir" said the young
man, and then began to stammer.
'Well, speak up! Have you come to
ask for the hand Of my daughter or
raise in salaryT
IF you please. sir" stammered the
young man, its both."-Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

every dollar Of income, earned or IN
earned, in the United States, over a
personal exemption Of approximately
$1,000. The scheme now under consid-
Grafton is TO make the rate higher on
unearned incomes, such as that from
the Astor estate or Andrew Carnegie's
$500, 900, 900 United States steel bonds,
than on earned incomes. which would
embrace salaries.
>Of course all all of this is speculative
and in advance Of the real event, which
is the complete ratification itself. Any
way, f. will not be practicable to AK
upon the rate Of the income tax until
it has been definitely determined how
much revenue will be lost by the re.
duction Of the general customs tariff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
ALASKk'S SILENT CITY"
Wonderful Mirage That Is Said to
Have Seen Photogra phed.

Have Seen Photogra phed.
One Of the best stories regarding a
mirage is that told in Alaska concern
ing the appearance OF city IN the sky.
This "sileut city" is said to have Uc-
tualIy been photographed. and. though
there are skeptics, enough people claim
to have seen il to make the story inter-
esting
The first account of this city OF ST.
lence" was told by prOspector named
willoughby He was u miner in Cali
fornia and went 10 Alaska, where he
settled in the vicinity OF Muir glacier.
In fact, il was WillouGhby who pilot
ed Professor Muir when be ascended
the immense ice field which now bears
the scientists name. Willoughby al
ways told the story Of this city which
appeared in the sky with much ear
nestness. and he carried photograph
which he said he took after several
visits TO the spot whence the vision
could be seen.
When Willoughby first went to Alas
ka natives told him that at certain
times OF the year when the days were
longest and the atmospheric conditions
right they saw suspended In the heav-
ems a town with streets. houses and
many different kinds OF buildings. So
impressed was be that he engaged the
Indians TO take him TO the place where
the city could be seen, and in their ca
noes Travelled TO the spot
After several attempts WilloughDy
at length saw this silent city" as the
natives called IL he said that the at
mosphere was so clear that mountains
many miles away seemed near and
that as he gazed the outlines Of ciu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
Jenny Lind Hated Us.

Jenny Lind hated the Americans.
She abhorred The very name or Bar
mum. who. she said. exhibited me
lust as he did the big giant or any
other of his monstrosIties."
But" said /. you must not forget
how you were idolized and appreciated
in America. Even as child ] can re-
member how they worshiped Jenny
Lind"
"worshiped or not" she answered
sharply, - was nothing more than
show in q shoRman's hands. | can
never forget that"-From The Courts
of Memory" by Nine. Lindenerone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

Everywhere in the sta.e is received
with sorrow. the news of the sudden
and alarming illness of Justice John
p Hand of the Illinois supreme court
Judge Hand resides in Cambridge in
the neighboring county Of Henry. and
prior TO his elevation to the highes.
tribunal in the state he was county
Judge OF Henry county He was first
elected from the Fifth supreme cour
division in 1900 and was reelected in
1909. his present term running until
1918.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
Definitions,

Explanation-A fairy story for
grown-upA
Ptcntc-A species of entertainment
heartily enjoyed by those who miss
the car
Domestic Tyrant-A man who
spends Is hours of the "a at his place
Of business
Cooking School-A substitute for
the out-of-date matrimonial agency.
Friend-One who never asks for q
loan
Riyal-A young man used by youI
best girl to expedite your proposal
Lppincott's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
A MEETING WITH TURNER.
The Artist Simply Enrased the Man
Who Longed to See Him.

The Artist Simply Enrased the Man
Who Lonsed to See Him.
A printshop in London, kept by
man who thoroughly understood and
appreciated the wares in which he
dealt. once displayed in its window
a fine but much stained and damaged
engraving of a set from Turner's
pictures. Turner CHANGED to pass and
notice it and promptly bounced into
the shop and began TO abuse the dealer.
It's confounded shame to treat an
engraving like that he clustered.
what can you be thinking about to go
and destroy a good thing? For it is
good thing. mind your
II destroy it," responded the dealer
hotly. What do you mean by saying
l destroyed It? And who the mischief
are you. should like to know? You
don't look as If you could understand
a good print when you see one. l de-
stroy it! Bless my heart. bought it
just as it is, and I would rather keep
IT till doomsday than sell it to you!
And why you should put yourself out
about it can't thinkH'
why, did it," said Turner.
Did what? Did you spoil II? II
you did you deserve"-
mo, no. man; my names Turner, and
i did the drawing and engraved the
plate from it."
Bless my heartr' calculated the
print seller in a changed tone is it
possible You are the great TurnerT'
Then his temper rose again. well,
sir" he added, II have long desired to
see you, and now that have seen you
hone I shall never see you again, for
a more disagreeable person 1 have sell
dom met"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
The Erench-

The French were first mentioned as
the Franks. a tribe OF warlike Ger
mans in the northwestern part of tho
region now known as Prussia. They
came into notice about 240 A. ID. and
with other German tribes invaded the
Roman empire in the fifth century and
settled in the country now known as
France. The word Frank. or Frank
man. means freeman. After their
conquest Of Gaul they named the coun-
Try Frankenrick. or Franks kingdom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
Mother Goose in Business.

1t is reported that the following 90
Cured in a small poultry store kept
by the widow of the deceased
merchant.
Il should like to see a nice fat
goose" said a customer entering the
shop.
Yes, sir" replied the boy, moth
er will be down directly. "-Woman's
Home Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

II William Howard Taft were in re-
atty to exchange occupations with
Woodrow Wilson and become a college
professor. II would not be so bad. Each
ought to be amply qualified for the 9TH
er's shoes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

Miss May Boland, stenographer in
the Office Of the Marion Coal company
ar Scranton, Pa. is in Washington TO
testify before the senate in the Arch
laid impeachment trial When she
goes on the stand she will be the
second woman to testify before the
senate in the history Of the country
The other instance was so in an i'm
parchment trial-that Of Judge
Swayne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

Il say, Doctor. did you ever doctor
smother doctor?"
'Oh. yes"
well. tell me this. Does a doctor
doctor doctor the way the dOctOred
doctor wants 70 be doctored. or does
the doctor doing the doctoriug doctor
the other doctor In his own way?'-
Kansas City journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
Her Emancipation.

Lets see, when was the emancipa
ton proclamation signed?"
"A year ago this month, why?"
why, thought-surely the slaves
were declared free prior to the break
ing out of the war between the
states?"
"Oh, that! I thought you were re
ferring to my divorce"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
Great Enthusiasm,

I'VE reused the audience TO great
enthuiasm," said Mr.. StormingtOI
Barnes.
did they give you an ovation?"
They did more than that. They
got SO interested that they insisted
in breaking in with original dialogue
and some CT them even tried to climb
on the stage and take part in the bat
tie scene"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

That Ashtabula county man who
raises skunks so tame that they eat
Oh, of his hand can have a monopoly
OF his peculiar industry without the
least fear OF prosecution under the
Sherman antitrust law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
Dead or Alive.

Two Irishmen were working on the
roof OF a building one day when one
made a misstep and fell to the ground.
The other leaned over aud called. Are
yez dead or alive, Mixer"
"Ofm alive" said Mike feebly.
Sure you're such a Har OF don't
know whether TO behave yez or not"
We'll. then. Oh must be dead said
Mike, for yez would meyer dare to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

Roosevelt wants to change his attack
from the republican to the democratic
party. In other words, he wants to be
the chronic and cov-tous critic of the
party in power. just as was predic ed
would be the case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

Roosevelt spends $40 in postage
stamps daily and King George spends
$4,000 on telegraphing yearly. The
only difference is the colonel pays
for the stamps and George saddles his
telegraph bills on his loyal subjects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

Governor Blease Of South Carolina
has gone back to his jungles He will
next appear in the federal senate, if
he carries out his threat, when h.
may have to explain his contempt for
the constitution before he was sworn
~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
Dec. IA in American
History.
History.

lTD8-General Anthony Wayne. Revolu-
tionary hero. died: born 1745
1799-General George Washington. first
president of the United States, died
at Mount Vernon, Va; born 1892
1S62-The Federal army recrossed the
Rappahsnnock river at Fredericks.
burg. ending the campaign.
1904 FILTRATION treaty concluded be-
tween the United States and Italy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

Drinks Crying to teach Winks the
backward rolD-Come, it's easy. Don't
be afraid to throw your whole body
we'll over. All you've got to do is to go
way back
Withstand sit down. Yes, can
do that, but 1t hurts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

new field Of employment will be
opened to women Dec. 13 next when
they will become eligible as wireless
operators
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

Help take Santa Claus to the poor
children. Be a good fellow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
IalkerS.

The men who say
Hard work is sweet,
Are those who live
On Easy street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
rhe settIement Worker.

HOAX thought yon said he was a
settlement WORKER: .Ioax He is.
Hoax-Why. he tells ne he's hill
collector. Joax-Weil? = Philadelphia
Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

Doesn't Red Cross Seal brighten
up an envelope? Tried it yet?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. Ill Entered at the
postofice AZ seconc-class mAtter.)
Rock Island Member Of the Associated
Press.
eY THE ). w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

call me a liar II OF wor Phil
adelphta Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14
A sordId Motive.

L poet sang OF wild regret
And how true love demezns,
But all the time his heart was set
Upon 9 dish Of beenz-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-14

Saturday, December "a, 1912.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-10-03
INDIAN HISTORIAN DEAD.

GUTHRIE. Oct. 2.--The death is
announced today from Pawhuska OF
Thomas Mosier. Sr., aged 68. Usage
Indian tribal historian. interpreter.
compiler of citizenship rolls. and sol
dier. He served in the Union army
during the civil war with distinction
as soldier and scout and was a hero,
too, of several Indian wars
He had recently completed an In
dian dictionary. preserving the Indian
words for prominent cities. rivers. In
dian tribes, calendar months, seasons
and days of the week. He completed
also list OF the mixed blood Osages
who fought In the union and confed-
crate armies. Mosier with many OF
his tribe. belonged to the Ninth Kan
sas volunteer cavalry.
U. s. Judge Cottcral's Father Dead.
GUTHRIE, Oct. 2.-W. w. Cotteral
so years old. father. Of federal Judge
John II. Cotteral, died here last night
He was native OF Indiana. where he
long was prominent in early repub-
llcan and whig politics. In recent
years he had lived In Topeka, Kan,
and GuthriA
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-10-03
CITY schools Will
PLAY FOR A TROPHY
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE OIT ron
SCHOOL GAMES. MuCH IN.
TEREsT DISPLAYED.

WIN increased fer'or and cnthusi-
asm the football season will begin
In the Tulsa Clty schools on Wedncs.
day October 0, with two games. G.
H., Buchner, director Of athletics In
the city schools, is more than pleased
with Tho splendid teams that are rep
resenting the various buildings Prac-
tlce work Is INDUCED iu each after
noon, after school hours ana tho
youths are developing machine work
~ a remarkable nature. considering
their size and age, Each school haH
"A first and Second" team, lust like
the big colleges Tho first teams
"omposes the official rity school foot.
bah league. The complete schedule
Of games for the season has been ar
ranged by Athletic Director Buchner
Central viii oppose the North side
and Lynch Forsythe VIII Doe pittod
against owen in the opening schedul-
ed games next Wednesday Gamus
VIII be played on Wednesdays. Fri
days ana Saturdays, Tho school Of
ficials Will cooperate with the man
ayers and captains Of the teams in ar
ranging the grounds. officials, etc.
Most Of the schools have their own
griGlrons
An appropriate trophy will bee given
"a the team that finishes the season
w'the the highest percentage.
Following Is the schedule.
Central ana North Sidc-Octobcr q
ana 20; Central and Lynch Forslt mo
October 10 and November /; Centru
and owen, October is ana Noycmhe'
d; Central and Iindscy. October %
and November 8, North Side ami
Lynch Forsythe, October % and No
vcmber s, North Side and owen. Oc.
tober J and October 80, North Side
and Lindsey, October Is and Nuvcm-
ber 6; Lynch l'orsythe and Lindsey.
October % and November /; owen
and Lindsey October IL ana Octobcl
80.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-10-03
Liver BUTTONS
FROM hot SPRINGS


Elderly people, especially are find
ing to their great JOY that there ~
nothing on earth 50 good 10 aid the
bowels and keep the stomach, bowos
and liver In up-top condition as hot
SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS.
They are surely true laXntlves, they
not only keep the bowels in prime
shape without discomfort, but they
tone up the SYSTEM, purify the blood.
turn sallow, plmply skin into clear
healthy skin, and banish dependency
or the blues
Use these wonderful HOT SPRINGS
LIVER BUTTONS also for Indigestion
torpid liver nervousness, dizziness,
etc, and you will have no use for or
dlnary cathartic3 and purgatiyes R5
cents box at all good drug stores
For free sample write Hot Springs
Chemical CO., Hot Springs, Ark.
Tulsa Drug CO., special agent in
Tulsa ADJ.