davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Bisbee daily review., 1912-09-04
Lucky Thing.

II has been found that medieval
arInor is too small for Englishmen OF
the present day. Luckily the women
OF medieval times left no corsets to
be tried on by ladies of the present
aga.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-09-04

The Swedish-American Republican
league, for many years an influential
factor in Illinois politics. has decided
to take no active part in the present
campaign because Of dissension in its
membership caused by the formation
of the third party.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-09-04

Pa. what's political knaveryy"
What the other sides doing. NV
son. Birmingham Age Herald
Bisbee daily review., 1912-09-04
Drains lac Poekethook.
IRISH DINIITy,

The Worlds tariff editor visited with
me a department store in a New Eng
land city of 100000 inhabitants and
found recently a counter piled with
these goods. piacarded:
Bisbee daily review., 1912-09-04


BY ROBERT KENNETH MAC LEA,
,Formerly consulting expert OF the tariff
board-l
New York. Aug. The prohibiuve
tariff. revised upward by the Payne
Aldrich law. permits and fosters
wholesale frauds upon the American
consumer of cotton goods.
Less than per cent Of the cotton
fabrics consumed in the United States
comes from abroad, because the pro-
tective duties have been made so high
that importation is improbable.
Yet fully one-third OF the cotton
piece goods going over retail counters
Is sold as IMPORTED" or under
names implying a foreign origin.
This deception is generally perpe-
trated upon the consumer for the pur-
pose of obtaining exorbitant prices for
domestic goods.
The consumer, believing the goods
are imported and knowing that the
tariff adds excessively TO their cost.
pays 80 to 100 per cent more than a
fair price and does not suspect that he
Is being cheated.
Drains the Pocketbook.
let US go straight 10 a specific ex.
ample OF the operation of this fraud.
Take the tariff boards cloth sample
No. Sc. described as a printed dim
fly" This is a medium priced cotton
fabric known to almost every Ameri.
can housewife. What woman or girl
hasn't possessed dimity dress within
the last few years? And If she went
to the cotton goods counter and
bought the material by the yard she
no doubt saw such signs as:
Bisbee daily review., 1912-09-04
PRESENT TARIFF
FOSTERS FRAUDS
Domestic Cotton Fabrics Sold
Americans as Imported" : :.
CHEATING THE CONSUMER

Less Than 2 Per Cent Comes From
Abroad. but Americans Pay Ex-
orbitant Price For Home Goods Be-
cause Of Deception and Prohibitivs
Tariff
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
Hobbies

THE CHEAPEST THING to ride is hobby.
It eats oats uses up gasoline, and it calls for
no ticket. And it is safest
There is no objection to the riding of hobby,
SO long it is not ridden over peoples rights.
Many have mania for talking of their all
ments. One question about their health will tilt
you the great reservoir Of their complaints.
Some have turned into temperance mono
maniacs.
The fresh air crank sits with doors and windows
open, and while his family's teeth are chattering
with the cold, descants on the bracng weather
Witticism is the hobby of another. Admirable
Is the power to amuse. We cannot always have the
corners Of our mouths drawn down. Neither can
we always have the corners of our mouths drawn
up. We want information, facts, realities, as well
as fun.
Harsh criticism is the main mood of some They
spend their lives in hunting for something to chew
up---goats browsing on morning glories.
Pride Of ancestry is with others the chief MANIA
They 60 through life with their faces turned back
ward.
All our faculties were made for use. He who
Is always on one theme cannot give full play to udg
ment imagination, fancy, reason, wit and feeling.
We want harmony of intellect---all the parts
carried treble alto, tenor and bass, accompanied by
full orchestra, violin, celia, corne drum flute and
cymbals
He who goes through life using one faculty to
extreme hops on one foot, instead of taking the
strong smooth gait of the healthy walker.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
NvrDAYrsc business Office Maip n.
RAo1NkN Circulation Dept Main II.
AAOASA0 Hditorial Dept. Main 5e4.
oFFIOE-77e-778 COMMERCE ST.

though he had made an unlocked
for discovery. He stopped again,
several times, In fact, and be-
tween stops walked fast with his
head in the air.
1t was with light steps that he
sprang up the stairs to his bed
room. AT the window he paused
and looked up at the clear sky.
plentifuily sprinkled with stars.
"By Jove," he said, II do love
her."
In the height OF his ecstacy he
strobe to his writing desk and
scrawled short note.
Its immaterial to me how
No Is said," he wrote. i've
found out something thousand
times better-something heaven
ly. AS for the story, 1t can go
hang"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
The Times Daily Short Story

He stood looking at her pecui-
iarly, his lips compressed into a
thin line.
NO" he said laboredly. as
though forcing out his words.
There's something can't keep
back any longer. I-love you. "
He waited with nervous
blinking of his eyes, and looked
at her closely. She clasped her
hands and then pressed them to
her throat. Slowly she took a
step toward him, another, then
another; her hands slipped up
around his neck. "Oh," she said.
softly, and hid her face on his
shoulder.
His under jaw dropped, as
though some set of muscles had
become powerless, and his eyes
flared. He gave an inartieulate
murmur in his throat and totter-
ed slightly. With his hands hang
ing Imply at his side. he stood
and swallowed hard, as though
his throat were dry. Once the
open window suggested itself to
his mind.
Her low voice began a soft
mummur. He answered machani-
cally, as though in a dream.
Several times he pinched himself
to see IL he really were awake.
As he descended the front steps
in the dusk and looked back at
her murmuring a tender goodby,
he went in the aimless way of a
man asleep.
He had proceeded several
blocks when he stopped suddenly.
"By Jove," he exclaimed. as
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
Editorial Page of,Che Cacoma Cimes
Turn Out and Vote

# you have registered this year. you can vote
in the progressive primary tomorrow, September
9TH. You have the opportunity tomorrow to vote
for Bob Hodge for governor and for all other state
and county officers on the Roosevelt progressive
ticket "A full vote Of the people will insure the
nomination of good men. Turn out and vote If
for any you desire to vote for someone on the
other tickets you can do so next week. but your only
and last chance to take part in the progressive pr
maries and vote for Bob Hodge for governor is to-
morrow
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
GLORIOUS NEWS

comes from DR.. ]. T. Curtiss.
Dwight, Kan. He writes: 81 not
only have cured bad cases of ecze-
ma In my patients with Electric
Bitters, but also cured myself by
them of the same disease. I feel
sure they will benefit any case of
eczema" This shows what thous-
ands have proved, that Electric
Bitters is a most effective blood
purifier. Its an excellent remedy
Tor eczema, letter, salt rheum
ulcers, boils and running sores. 1t
stimulates liver, kidneys and bow
els, expels poisons. helps digestion,
builds up the strength. Price soc.
satisfaction guaranteed by Ryner
Malstrom Drug Co., 938 Pacific
ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
Generous

Generous.
Wife-The brides father gave
her away and
Husband-Yes, suppose he
did, and as usual, threw in her
mother.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
LOCAL COLOR
BY A. M. Perkerson.

The editor seldom answered re-
quests for criticism or advice. but
the story before him had some
good features.
THE trouble is" he wrote,
shat your important scene isn't
natural. A girl never refuses a
man that way. See for yourself.
Carryl strobe up and down his
hall bedroom with the letter in
one hand and his returned manu-
script in the other.
He's right, of course" he ad-
mitted. II know it's weak there.
b George, l will remedy i'll"
In the heat of determination he
took his hat and strobe from the
room.
On appointed days he was ad-
mitted to conference with Miss
Van Buren,, president of the
Young Ladies Protective and Co
operative Society for the Uplift of
Working Girls. She then gave
him such data of meetings and
plans as he could use in his capa-
city of press agent. AS only
daughter Of the richest packer in
the west, Miss Van Buren, was
logical head Of the society. which,
for one OF It's conditions to mem
bership. required that all candi-
dates be Tapped In millions at
least.
I'm SO glad to see you" she
said with cordial emphasis. "It's
lighter here" she added, going to
a broad seat at the window, piled
with cushions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
Fun at An Cost.

Aren't YOU afraid to use such
an unreliable piece of rope to
swing the hammock"
No." replied Farmer Corn
tassel. "the individual must ex-
pect to make sacrifices for the
general good. When that ham
mock breaks some one person is
going to get hurt little and
scared a whole lot. But think
of what a laugh all the other
boarders will enjoy"-Washing-
ton Star.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06

As they sat down she produced
slip of perfumed paper. Hold.
ing the memorandum so that he
could see 1t, she explained the
notes.
Have I made It all clear?'
she asked, as he rose
Perfectly" he assured her.
He stood hesitating for a mo-
ment.
I've forgotten something,
haven't ~"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
At His World.

"A young man came to consult
me about getting on in the world
and l told him to take time to
decide what he should do"
did he follow your advice to
take timer"
He did. He stole my watch"
Baltimore American.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06

"She doesn't look like a nerv-
| Gus woman"
at isn't that. have had a
secret pocket put in my clothes.
and she hasn't found 1t yet. -
Houston Post.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
He Wins.

He-Dearest, during the first
dance / have with you be sure to
say something to me. s,
Why?
He-Because you're SO light,
IL you don't speak l will not
know l have you in my arms
Princeton Tiger.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
Not a Cent.

First LAWYER understand
the lawyers In the case met and
agreed on a compromise.
Second Lawyer-You don't
mean it; thought the clients had
money.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06
China Smashing.

"There is a crisis coming in
China"
i told my wife SO as soon as
saw the new cook handle the
dishes. Baltimore American
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-09-06

Up-to-the-Minute Joke.
Your wife isn't looking WE'LL"
she Is unable to sleep nights"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
PLOT! CONSPIRACY!
CARUS0 IN A RAGE
World Shall Know All, He Cries, About
That Defamation
Suit!

Milan, Aug. 23.--Caruso boiled with
indignation yesterday in commenting or
the postponement until next winter oil
the trial OF the defamation of character
suit he is pressing against Signora Gia.
chetti, the contralto, his ex-chauffem
Romati and Achille Loria, the New YorA
theatrical agent.
The tenor declared he wanted imme.
date justice and denounced Signora Gia.
chettis story, cabled from Buenos Ayres
that she could not be in Italy before
October or November, as mere trick
to delay the case until he grow so weary
as to drop it.
This, Caruso avowed, he will never do
IF he lives, the world shall know what
a dastardly plot-alleged conspira-
tors talso allegedl Matched to ruin him.
He admitted, however, that the post
ponement annoyed him. 1t might be in.
convenient for him, he said, to be in
Milan next winter.
The singer finally became iharticulate
in his anger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
NO CHANCE FOR
THE SLOW ONES
Success Is Won by Keeping Ahead Of
Procession or at Least in the
Front Rank.

If you don't want to Join the ''too
late" club, you had better act quickly
for il is barely possible that The Times
will be unable to further continue its
distribution of Everybody's Cyclopedia
Negotiations are now pending which
may necessitate the withdrawal of this
great offer at any time.
After this complimentary distribution
closes, there will not be another oppor-
tunity to get this valuable reference
work on such unusual terms.
Readers who have already taken adj
vantage of the offer have only the high.
est words of praise for this big little
set and are proudly showing it to their
friends and neighbors.
Everybody's Cyclopedia consists of
five volumes and is complete from A
to 2. The wealth of information com
prises revision of the subjects from
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every magazine you open. 1t has re-
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Gliding chronological history, geographi
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All you need to do to get this com.
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distribution, win entitle You
to this ive-volume reference work. Lose
no time but clip the coupon to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
A SAFE SAVINGS BANK.

During its more than twentythre'
years of existence, the Hyde Park Saw
ings Bank never lost dollar by a poo
note, poor stock or poor bond.
This can only mean that its managers
possess great conservatism, excellent
judgment and painstaking care.
1t means a close adherence to the
motto of the bank from its start, name
ly: Safety first, last and always"
"high rates of interest--never."
Deposits in this bank receive pei
cent. interest, compounded semi-annu.
ally, with all the taxes paid by the
bank.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
Flying Men Fall

victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles just like other people, with like
results in loss of appetite, backache,
nervousness, headache, and tired, listless,
rundown feeling, But there's no need
to feel like that, as 7. ID. PEBBLES, Henry,
Tenn, proved. six bottles of Electric
Bitters," he writes, did more to give
me new strength and good appetite than
all other stomach remedies I used.' So
they help everybody. It's folly to suffer
when this great remedy win help you
from the first dose. Try it. Only so
cents at the Red Cross Pharmacy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
Priests Advice led TO
Their Recovery

Thin, weak. or fral people--those who
take cold easily" and sufferers of Bron.
cfitis and Asthma. should be prepared
with Eckman's Alternative In the house.
Remarkable cures OF even Tuberculous
(Consumptive) persons are often accom-
pished Here are two cases:
Gentlemen: On June 3, 1907, was
operated upon for Tubercular Peritonitis
at st. Mary's Hospital Rochester, N. Y.
After the operation my physicians gave
me up. I was then urged by priest
to take Eckmans Alternative which !
did MY weight at the time was " lbs.
/ began to improve and steadily gained
In health and strength ] now weigh l25
lbs. and am absolutely cured.
tSigned Affidavib EDNA FlNZEK,
90 Savannah St, Rochester, N. u.
Gentlemen / was troubled with Asth-
ma and Bronchitis for seventeen years.
After trying many remedies Eckman's Al
terative WINS recommended to me by our
parish priest I am now feeling fine. !
cannot praise II enough"
(Signed ANNA MAE McENIEE,
Af1davit) Lacon, III.
Eckmans Alternative Is effective In Bron-
chitis Asthma. Hay Fever: Throat and
Lung Troubles. and In upbuilding the
system Does not contain poisons, opiates
or habit-forming drugs. Ask for booklet
OF cured cases and write to Eekman
Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa, for more evil
dence. For sale by all leading druggists and
Red Cross Pharmacy Barre, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
Saturday, August "a,
AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M.


ST0CK-0ne gray horse, extra goot
| roadster, 3 work horses, cows, | year
ling heifer, | heifer calf, shoats.
T0OLS-Mowing machine, horse rake
| 2 plows, harrows, weeder, land roller
stone boat, 2-horse lumber wagon with
hay rack, | cart, 2-horse sled, puns
sleigh, 2 driving sleighs, l rubber-tir'
and steel-tire buggy, 2 express wag
ops, | trotting gig, pair work harnesses
single work harness, pair driving har.
nesses, 3 single driving harnesses, 2 sets
pulley blocks, corn shelter, some lumber
whiffletrees, neck yokes, chains, hoes
forks, shovels, 2 drag rakes, hand rakes
iron bars, lhorse power saw rig and
circular saw, st. Adams grain separa.
tor, rs tons of hay, 25 hens, Is chickens
shares stock in Washington Agricul-
tural association, ! rife | double barrel
shotgun, and other articles too numerous
to mention.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE sittin.,
room stove, Blue Flame oil stove Y
burnersi, oil heater, ! white iron bed
he'd steads, 2 feather beds, pillows. chif-
fonier, extension table, small tables,
couch, writing desk, folding steel couch,
chairs, carpet, crockery and enameled
ware and potted plants.
| will also offer for sale the farm, with
extra good house, barn, henhouse and IS
acres of nice land suitable for small
dairy or market gardening, as it is early,
quick soil and near Graniteville, an extra
good market.
Also an ls-aere lumber lot in Will
Jamestown, covered with hard and soft
lumber. Terms at sale.
w. z. GRANGER, Admr.
H. S. DRURY, Auctioneer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
On To California.

The Grand Army veterans and their
friends will leave Vermont Monday
September 2, on their excursion to Los
Angeles to attend the 48th national en-
campment. Already quite number
have indicated their intention Of 90.
ing on this trip, and it is hoped Others
may do so at an early date. The ex-
cursion is open to any who may de-
sire to visit California whether with
the idea of returning with the party,
or of remaining for the winter. Vet
Grams and their friends from New Hamp-
shire and Maine viii join the party at
East Swanton. Application for tickets
or reservations should be made at once
to Frank Kenield, assistant adjutant
general, Morrisville. Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
NOTICE

The board of civil authority of the
town of Barre will meet to revise the
check list to be used at the general cleo
tion Tuesday. September 3, 1912, at thu
following times and places: At the
schoolhouse in upper Websterville on
Wednesday, Aug. 81; at the town clerks
office, Saturday, Aug. "a; and at East
Barre opera house on Wednesday, Aug
rs, all of said meetings to open at !
o'clock p. m.
w. II. MILES,
Town Clerk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
NOTICE.

The selectmen of the town of Barre
have designated the following polling
places in said town. The central polling
place to be at East Barre opera house,
And additional polling places at Miles
hall, Graniteville, at the school building
in South Barre, and at the school build
ing in upper Websterville.
All voters should see that their name
is on the check list at the polling place
where they wish to vote.
w. H. MILES,
Town Clerk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
Are Ever at War.

There are two things eyerlastingly at
war, Joy and piles. But Bucklen's Arnica
Salve will Danish piles in any form. II
soon subdues the itching, irritation, in
fammation or swelling. 1t gives com
fort, invites joy. Greatest healer of
burns, boils, ulcers, cuts, bruises, ecze.
ma, scalds, pimples, skin eruptions. Only
25 cents at the Red Cross Pharmacy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
ESTATE or ERAsTUs KEITH.

STATE OF VERMONT. Tho Honora bio
District of washing ton, ss. Probate Court
for the District Aforesaid To all persons
interested in the estate OF Erasfus Keith,
late OF the City of Barre In said District. de-
ceased. Greeting;
Whereas, said Court has assigned the nth day
Of September next for examining and allowing
the account of the Exeoutrix of the estate
Of said deceased, and for . decree of the
residue OF said estate TO the lawful claimants
OF the same and ordered that public notice
thereof be given TO all persons Interested in
said estate BY Publishing this crder three weeks
suceessiyely pref ious TO the day assigned, IN
the Barre Daily Times a newspaper published
al the City Of barre In said District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified 10 appear
at the Probate once In Montpelier. in said
District on the day assigned. then and there
70 contest the allowance of said account IL you
see cause, ana 10 esta your riahr as heirs
iecatees and lawful claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 18th day Of August.
MARY J. CUTLER, Register.
any i6- $50
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
FOUR LINES FOR 25 CENTS

The Times will publish Wants, Lost
and Found, For Sale. To Let, etc.--short
advertisements---at the rate of four lines
for twenty-five cents for the first inser.
ton and Ave cents for each subsequent
insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
lsk for our ILLUSTRATED Farm Catalogue
The D. 4. Perry Real Estate Agency
BARRE, VERMONT

FOR sALE-A new house fast completed,
situate In resident iai portion Of the city, ON
Nelson Street Beat Of birch finish with hard
water. set tubs and electric lights IL 10 q
thoroughly built house. Back plaster. 1t 10
located on large lot and on dry soil. within
two minutes walk OF the car line. This Is an
ideal proposition for one wanting home on
easy terms. Harry C. Patterson so,tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23

Automobile for hire, by the day or
hour; fine, new Buick car, can carry
five passengers; will go anywhere. Jones
& Nye's livery stable Depot square.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
ABOUT THE STATE
Happenings of Interest From Diff
ferent Sections.

During recent thunder storm in Cas-
tleton, three colts were killed under a
tree in A. Ransom's pasture. Only one
of the colts belonged to him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
CADUM.
6rDin7pleS
and other
skin troubles

1t is truly remarkable how Cadun
makes pimples disappear. No mat
ter how many remedies you have
tried, you can take fresh courage,
because Cadum is different from
anything else. 1t is antiseptic.
destroys disease germs and begins
healing with the first apple alton.
Trial box Ioc. Large box zsc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
LOST AND FOUND
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

tFINE OPENING for q grocery business 10
"A the growing village Of Hsrdwisk. Roomy
store. barn and tenement IL desired. Will rent
or sell Address BOX $685." Hsrdwisk, Vt
ls6ti6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23

A boulder has been drawn down from
Chester to the mouth of Williams river,
where it will be used as marker by
the William French chapter, d. A. r.,
in commemoration Of the first sermon
preached in Vermont. The date for its
dedication has not been decided on, but
will be announced later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23

Lucien Howe of Clinton, Mass, for
merly organist Of the Congregational
church in Rutland, has composed song
entitled "Harbor Bar which he has
dedicated to Mrs. Cornie Glynn Cocklin
Of Rutland. Mr.. Howe says he has had
several people sing this song for him
but no one sang it to his liking as well
as did Mrs. Cocklin The song will
be published in about month.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-23
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.


FOR SALE-My house on the corner OF South
Main and Circle streets, with large extra lot.
Mrs. Sarah NJ. Geake. 1916
FOR SALE or RENT - Block at i07 Sonth
Main Street Store, tenement, barn and sheds
Homer Fits. 1873 I
FOR sALE-My house at 80 Nelson Street
House new all finished in red birch all modern
conveniences; steam heat Large lot A bar
gaia for someone, as Am leaving the city.
Also household furniture at private sale. Call
at house. c X. LYMAN, No. 80 Nelson street
Barre. i23tf