davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Arizona republican., 1912-02-09
CHICKEN DINNER

Will be served in the Parish house adjoining Trinity Pro-cathejral. on
 Friday from r. to o'clock. fifty cents for delicious home cooking
Arizona republican., 1912-02-09
TRAIL OF THE TRANSGREsSOR

When Thomas Tankup draws his pay. He bids all care depart; His step is brisk on Saturday. And joyous is his heart. At night h. gayly homeward hics. With dreams Of coming bliss. And when they all from linnc- rise Goes straight down town like this Our Thomas buys some flowing royls And meets. mayhap. a friend: A joyous song the latter trolls; He. too. has coin to spend. From place to place they duly roIm, Few are the spots they miss: And when our hero starts fO- home His
 trail
 looks
 much
 like
 this,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
DISTRIBUTION OF MANUFAc-
 TURES.

American manufactures find a mar ket Tn all corners of the world. Prac- tically all lines of industry contribute to this wide distribution and whether 1t is oarbed wire, fly paper, steam or gasoline engines, revolvers, telephones, boots and shoes, automobiles, wire nails, motion picture f1lms cash reg isters, cotton gins, chicken feeders, or bathtubs, and many other goods, the American product is best known liter ally over the entire civilized world. Take wire nails for instance. They went last year to no less than sixty countries scattered over the entire in- habited portion of the globe, the 40,000,000 pounds being known by practical experience wherever trade exists. The value of scientific in- struments and apparatus including tel ephones. telegraph instruments and apparatus sent abroad was over $l3.ooO,00o, and they went to ninety countries and colonies. Even such a comparatively unimportant article of commerce as fly paper went to ap- proximately 75 countries and colonies. American barbed wire serves the ap- riculturist in every grand division of the world.
 Articles of great variety pass out of this country each year, and last year reached the total of over billion dollars and were distributed not mere ly to each grand division but practi- caIly every country in the inhabited world. This results from the produc- ton of meritorious and necessary ar- ticies and American enterprise.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
THE EXTRA SESSION,

Mir. Wilson did not cause so much surprise by the announcement that he would call an extra session of con as he did by the making of the an nouncement at this time. It has been believed that he was favorable to tariff changes just as soon as they could be accomplished, but his promise within ten days after his election came unexpectedly. Presumably his departure for Bermuda hastened the announcement.
 The knowledge which it has con- veyed, however, has given the coun- try what it sought. In deciding to get the democratic administration is in power, means that the country has not got to feel along in the dark until congress gets ready to act. In the session of congress next month it would be possible to secure tariff re- vision, such as it is known the repub- ncan party and the president stand for. but the slashing as proposed by the democrats at the session in the spring would meet with like results However, such action is not likely. The democrats would prefer to wait and get the entire credit for any changes made, while any action taken in the closing session, of this congress would also be subject to further changes by the special session. If that is confined to the tariff and only other necessary business, it should within a few months accomplish it's task.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
TIME FOR PEACE.

Speed has featured the work Of the Bulgarian army and it has been an important factor in it's successes against the Turkish forces. It is that requirement which Bulgaria now urges upon Turkey in relation to the terms of peace. Turkey should avail herself of this opportunity of putting an end to the war. and it is not surprising that Bulgaria here is anxious to have speed used. She does not intend to give Turkey any time to strengthen her position while the terms of peace are being considered. It has been a winning war from the start for the Balkan states, and if it can be ended now everyone will rejoice.
 Turkey can have no hope of ever regaining the ground she has lost, and it only remains now for her to say whether she will accept the terms of peace and keep the Bulgars out of Constantinople or continue to fight a hopeless cause and increase the terror and suffering. The power of the Otto man empire in Europe is fast waning, the crescent is disappearing, and en- tirely new conditions are faced there. The object sought from the Balkan standpoint has been gained. Turkey has lost all she refused to concede, The war has been an absolute fzzle from her side. It now remains for her to accept the terms which Bulgaria offers, withdraw from Europe, save Constantinople, end the war where 1t is and let peace reign.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
FIRE PERIL IN SCHOOLS.

Constant attention is needed to maintain the schools of every city in their best condition as a precaution against fire and attending loss of life. This applies to the large as we'll as the small places, and orders have re- gently been issued to S14 schools in Greater New York, of which 5S7 are public schools. The fire commissioner of the city is responsible for the con- ditions which exist and the orders have been issued following the exami- nation made during the summer In these schools concerned there ara 100000 children in attendance, and the changes recommended will entail an expense of a million or two. No alarming conditions were discovered, but it is the desire to have the general conditions what they should be, so that in case of fire every advantage will be offered the children to get out. The great necessity seems to be the pro- vision of fire extinguishers, safeguards to prevent the outbreak of fire, chang ing doors so that they open outward, or the provision of fire escapes or out side stairWays.
 In taking these precautions for get ting children out of buildings should fire exist, it is noteworthy that efforts are directed to guard the buildings against the outbreak of fire. This is an important detail and one which should receive the best of attention. It is the principal thing when school house is afire to get the children out safely, but how much better bs it to take the precautions which will pre- vent the fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
CLEANING WELLS

In the summer months, when auto mobiles are almost as thick as flies and automobilists are covered with one another's dust, veils are in constant use, and unless they are well cared for few days wear of one veil reduces 1t to a dirty rag, fit only for the rubbish heap.
 Many people prefer to throw veil away, rather than wear it with tho smell of gasoline clinging to 1t. Every one knows that few chiffon veils sur vive washing more than twice, and gasoline seems to be the only cleans er
 This is not so, however. There is q cleansing fluid which will not only re- store the veil to it's former freshness, but it is also antiseptic and destroys the thousands of germs caught in the chiffon from the dust of the road. This is alcohol.
 The fact that alcohol is even more powerful than gasoline as a cleanser is very little known and will prove a welcome bit of news to the woman who finds the odor of the gasoline fumes so unpleasant.
 The cleaning is simplicity itself Fill bowl with alcohol, then put the veil in and let it soak short while. Then down in the liquid. Never rub the down in the liquid. Mayer rub the chiffon, nor should 1t De wrung out Lifting 1t up and down will take all the dirt and dust from the folds.
 When 1t IS quite clean shake it out as you would a handkerchief. RiIbabing and wringing only pull apart the close weave of the veil and spoil it's aft,.- appearance,
 The alcohol separates very quickly, leaving a fresh, clean odor to the arti- cis, which will prove welcome substi- ute to the fumes of gasoline.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
APPLE GAM ES.

Now that apples are so plentiful all the familiar old fashioned apple games may be revived for an apple rever'- bobbing for apples, biting apples sus- pended from strings in the doorway, and fortunes told by apple peelinss thrown around the head or apple seeds laid upon the eyelids. Future destin- nies may be revealed by Tree of Knowledge" on the refreshment table, the tree consisting of a symmetrical bush held upright in a jar of damp sand. Tiny crepe paper apples, each containing an amusing fortune, are to be suspended from the branches.
 For another simple little contest ruddy apples, representing the world, may be passed around and each guest told to make map of the continents of North and South America on an ap- pie by cutting away portions of the skin. A prize may also be promised to the guest who can pare the thinnest apple peeling in the shortest space of time.
 Another appropriate decoration for an apple party may be a bOgy man made entirely of apples. using rosy apple for the face, on which the feat ures are painted or cut, a great rOun l golden yellow apple for the body ap- pie peelings for the arms, twigs twined with peelings for the legs and wee apples for the feet. His "Highness' may be held upright by a twine pass ed from his cranium to the chandelier above him,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
ODD BELIEFS.

In Spain the wedding is spoiled if one of the guests appears entirely in black or if the bride looks into a mir TOT after orange blossoms and veil are fastened in her headdress.
 When a persons hair ends splits it's taken by the expectations for a sign that she is either a witch or has been bewitched As blond hair splits more readily than dark hair. all witches, sprites and sorceresses have blond or red hair. according to popular belief. Likewise, according to the standard of art.
 On the marriage eve there is often much good natured rivally between the groom and the bride in the Slav coun- tries as to who shall blow out the candle, for the person who does will be
 first to die" It is impossible to trace the origin of this superstition. yet it prevails in aristocratic society as we'll as in the peasants hut. even as like this, that Ito insure the life and health of the children" the woman must oc- cupy the right side of the bed. In addition, she must not smoke before her 45th year.
 There Is a superstition in this coun- try and many others against burning broom. The bud of birch broom Is used in southern Germany as a pre- ventive against erysipelas. These buds, piece of yellow wax and some other articles, are inclosed in a pink silk bag, secured with red silk and worn on the back of the neck. The person must change his shirt every Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MA
The Desire to Cause Pain is Always
 Successful.

Let this much be said for the com fort of the enemy: many compliment has failed to cheer us. but no cruel word ever missed it's aim.
 You may doubt your power to help and encourage others; there is no doubt about your power to hurt
 The flea can bite and the bee can sting, and no smallest soul of man Is without the ability to cause pain.
 Hurting people being so cheap a business, l have left it off altogether, as much as poor human nature will allow, and am resolved to bend all my efforts toward increasing the happi- ness of such fellow beings as 1 may fall in with.
 All who have given me a lick, all who have bestowed upon me a sheer or a glance of scoTn, all who have tried to take me down, every man and wom- an who has raised hand against me or shot at me the poisoned arrows Of tongue or pen, let them all here anc now know that they have been sue cessful. They have invariably caused pain.
 The gifts of love often are miscar- ried, but the arrows of hate are sure.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Stand Back of President.

MT. EditeF:-No, am not dead yet, neither do 1 regret doing my best in the late campaign to warn voters of threatened dangers, but the old cry of ''The King is Dead, God Save the King" should be taken up by all. The true American spirit should assert it. self and the one grand move should be to stand firmly back of Woodrow Wilson after he becomes president and help him in every possible way to make a good president.
 His party is in control or will be after March 4th of all branches of the government, and through the courtesy of President Taft, the chief justice of the United States Supreme court and three associate justices are also democrats.
 What is done in the next two years should be truly democratic and no one will applaud the good deeds of the party more than the ones who saw in their election signs of trouble.
 One thing is sure, of the best ways to avoid trouble of a business or f. nancial nature is for every one to slap his neighbor on the back and say in reply to his query Flows bus mess ?" All right If every man in America sees advancement, progress and prosperity in the future, and keeps telling his neighbor about it it will help little.
 The extra session of congress if one is called vii lsettle one thing, and that is, Uncertainty; and do much towards polishing up the bright trimmings of prosperity's chant.
 Lets altogether now say Rah! Rah! for Wilson, lets stand back of him to a man, and with all the power of one will try to encourage him to stand firmly against those who may try to lead him wrong. The men who repre- | sent Connecticut are all of his party and the same is true of a majority of New England congressman, and these men are power and safeguard to l New England industries. Let's not get angry if beef steak re- mains at 40 cents a pound and woolen clothing keeps up to a high figure. l We knew before election that change 1 of parties would not change those | prices and we are equally as sure of it now.
 There is time now for J. c. Valette to begin with A. B. C. of finance and learn us something don't get up into the tenth grade brother V-get down to the start and perhaps some of the thick skulls of this section Gone at least at Hacker) may grasp some or Cnat H. nancial knowledge that no one has ever denied you have
 There was no time before election to go into your deep financial studies but lots of 1t now.
 Let's kiss and make up. We both know the tariff is not responsible for high prices one way or the other and if you have got theory that is right no one will say so quicker than yours truly.
 c. B. MONTGOMERY. Packer, Conn, Nov. 15, 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
RECIPES.

Easy Sponge Cake.-Three eggs beat en one minute, one and one-half cup fuls of sugar, beaten with eggs for five minutes. Add one cupful of flour and beat one minute; one-half cupful og cold water, and another cupful of flour in which has been mixed o1e teaspoon . ful of baking powder. Beat all to- gether one minute. Bake in slow oven.
 Charlotte De Pommee.-Pare and quarter eight tart apples. and put them into a kettle with two cupfuls of su- gar and a half pint of water. Let them steam gently until clear. Line a deep baking dish with slices of sponge cake, turn the apples in, make a hole in the center and fill with currant jelly Set in a slow oven for one hour. Serve cold for luncheon with sugar and cream. This is a delicious dessert.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
DEVELOP EXISTING LINE.

Gradually, 1t is being learned just what effect the New Haven Grand Trunk combination will have uPon New England, the development of which was expected to result from the en- try into the field of the Canadian road. The abandonment of the extension to Boston and the temporary abandon ment of the line to Providence, which may become forgotten, leaves the Grand Trunk with its same direct line through New England which 1t has controlled for number of years With all that has been said about de- veloping the New England field, it is noticeable that nothing has been done in the way of making this take care of more business.
 With the efforts of this state in be- half of harbor improvements and steamship piers in the port of New London, the southern terminal of the toad. there would seem to be reason enough for giving this road more at tentfon. It was never understandable why the line to Providence was pro- Jected when New London was already on their railroad map and closer by many miles and safer as a water route to New York. As President Chamber lin resurveys the field, he may come to this way of thinking, as 1t was President Hays that planned the other lines. New London should be a logi- cal port of development for the Grand Trunk. In order to handle business over the New Haven, which the new agreement is expected to make possi- ble, the Grand Trunk should have its own and subsidiary lines in proper condition for the reception of such business. The Central Vermont line offers everything that could be secured via Providence, and it is to be hoped that what should have been developed in the first place will be done now.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
OLD TIME FACE WASH.

Here is an old time face wash: Wash the face in quite hot water. us- ing common table salt instead of soap then rinse in cold water and dry; the face will feel like ivory. The salt not only whitens the skin but is said to render the flesh firm and solid. As a cosmetic take a teaspoonful of salt and add to it two tablespoonfuls of sweet milk. Apply to the face, leaY- ing it on over night. The effect ;s magical. Men employed in salt mines are noted for their clear skins and pink and white complexions No matter what beautiier may be used, the face must be thoroughly cieansed of the dirt and the grirne 1t gathers through the day, aTd sometimes cold cream is better for this purpose than water.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
FUR COATS.

These promise to be rather fioppy and superabundant as to the shoulders and sleeves. even while they remain narrow in the skirt. a rather imprac- tical mixture. They are cut kimono fashion on the shoulders, which entails a grea. deal of looseness about the up- per part of the garment. and when an enormous. fold-over collar of bear or fox or sable is added and tive cuffs each like a granny huff, are placed at the end of the sleeves. the general ef- feet Is more of rich amplitude than Of smartness.
 Such coat can only reasonably be worn over evening dress or with very large hat. A small one shows up too much the lack of proportion between shoulders and head. An attempt at carrying out the draped skirt idea in long fur is made now and then.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

To keep the zephyr ball from slip ping make a little bag from a piece of bright colored ribbon or silk, about eight inches long and twice as many inches wide. Turn each end over and gather it into small brass ring, leav- ing sufficient space open in one side of the bag to slip in the ball of yarn. Stitch a small patent dress fastener on either seam above where the ball rests. This to keep the ball in place and pre- vent the continual annoyance of the yarn slipping. The bag may be made in any size to fit smaller knitting and crocheting balls, in which case use q smaller brass ring for closing either end of the bag.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

Miss Frances Lyon of Westwood. Mass. has the distinction of being the only woman in New England who lives in a house literally built by her own hands. Miss Lyons belongs to club whose members are practicing the doc Urine of going back to the farm. The club is limited to forty members and owns property to the amount of $1,000 and about seventy acres of farming land not far from Westwood. Each member holds a deed to one acre of the land and the balance is held in common to be rented to any member who wishes to try farming on larger scale Miss Lyons is an arts and crafts worker besides doing illustrat- ing. While building her house she liv- ed in a tent. The first winter she nov ed back to the city, but now, like all the other members, with three eXcep- tions, she makes her home at Vest wood all the year around.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
CARE OF STREET SUIT.

The sensible woman will never wear her street costume in the house min ute longer than is necessary.
 With a good looking street costume, several inexpensive house frocks. ging- ham for morning and voile for after noon and evenings, and perhaps an evening frock, a woman in moderate circumstances is well fixed. She will not have her wardrobe crowded with half worn garments for which she has no use and which are fast going out of style These few garments will be worn and will be in vogue until worn out. Then when the seasons change she will feel that she can conscientiousiy pur- chase a new outfit.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

As means of whitening the hands, a little weak. peroxyde~ of hydrogen rubbed over them with a sponge will be found very effective. This should not be done more than once a week or ten days, and all rings should be re- moved before it is applied. as the per oxide not only discolors the gold but the gems as we'll
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

Mayor Lunn of Schenectady was given the alternative of $50 fine or 5e days in jail at Little Falls, x, Y, and he claims it was because he was quot ing Lincoln. The emu1ations of Lin cola have been many this year, but they have all fallen far short of evea the silhouette of the great man
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

A pretty frock for 6 young girl is of white spotted India muslin, thin but strong, over pink silk. The muslin IS threaded with pink satin ribbon down. ward from the waist to the knee, where each line of ribbon ends in a small loop A little coat of pink silk is draWh in round the waist with a sash of sil- yer matching the silver hair ribbon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
subdued shades of every kind seer

Subdued shades of every kind seem first favorites for morning and after noon gowns, with just a lighter tint discreetly introduced in the trimmings. Among the leading cOlors many of them are light, such as beige and gray, antique red and brick red; next to these comes a darker series, including claret, rust tint mahogany, navy blue
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

Picket fences in the heart of the business center are unusual, but even so, 1t is a mighty good example In the way of sidewalk which has been placed in freRt of the Carroll prep- erty, The aeighberheed would rejoice ia more of them.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

There were S6,oo0 barrels of apples sent to Europe on one steamer last week. The pity of it is that there aren't more of them raised in Connee- ticut where conditions are so con- ducive to good fruit and good yields. Today Connecticut fruit can equal any in the market, but, unfortunately. there isn't a great quantity of if.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

When a sick person likes to read but does not feel strong enough to hold book, a long strip of short stories. verses, amusing pictures and so on may be a welcome subStitGsc. The course. this idea might be developed in various ways, but even in the simple form outlined above 1t is a good one
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

Mrs Harold Gorst, a sister of Charles Ram Kennedy, the author, is said to be very superstitious and wears chain with nineteen talismans attached to is to ward off i'll fortune Though not q suffragist, she has done much in Emg- land to help the cause of womenywhich makes her superstitious ideas seem all the more strange.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

It will be interesting to hear the comment of the prohibitionists on the christening 8 milton dollar job in Long Island with a quart of cham pagne. The project is a new sewer.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

All the sheer fabrics require founda- tions throughout, and for this use soft satins are preferred. Supple satin ex- cels anything else for lining purposes, as the overshot weave of satin pro vides the softest construction possible; besides, 1t outelasses other materials for clinging effects and graceful drap- ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18
We'll All AaIn

Jack Johnson says he is going to Russia, If he hasn't enough money it will be easy to raise sufficient to en- able him to continue his trip to Sibe- ria.-CleEeiaad Leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-18

When a doctor recently announced that appendicitis would soon be cured without using knife. he failed to take into account what Dame Fashion would decree in the matter.