davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23
MADISON BEATS VALLEY.
Visitors Led in First Half, Then Mad
ison Won Out.

Madison, Neb., Feb. 17.-Special to
The News: The Valley high school
was defeated by Madison at basketball
last night, 80 to II. The first half
ended with Valley leading, to A. The
lineup:
Valley-Peterson c.; Caldwell, |. f.;
Anderson, r. f.; King, |. g.; Weekly,
+. e.
Schmidt. c.; Blackman, l.
f.; Baisch, r. f.; Loomer, |. g.; Robert
son, r. &.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23
The EIain Five Defeat Norfolk.

Elgin, Neb., Feb. 17.-Special to
The News: Norfolk high school bas-
ketball team played Elgin's high
school team here last night. Score:
10 to Al in facor of the Elgin team.
Elgin high school team has not
lost one game this season up to date.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23
A. j. koeniostein in Race.

Madison, Neb, Feb. 17.-Special to
The News: Arthur j. Koenigstein of
Norfolk yesterday filed as a candidate
for the democratic nomination for
county attorney. There is no other
candidate at this time.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23
Lillian Russell Not After Money.

New York, Feb. lin her gorge
Gus jewel gown, just after her appear
ance at the Weber-Fields Jubilee
show, Lillian Russell was shown
clipping which quoted her
as saying she would not marry Alex
ander p. Moore of Pittsburg unless
he could give her 100000 a year
Yes, | have seen it," said Miss Rus.
sell, land it makes me sad not for
unkind, vicious minded persons left in
this world.
THAT article was inspired by some
enemy. Why I should have enemies
| don't know, but most people have
them, | suppose, and they rise up
when they are least expected. My
attention was called to this article
just now by Fay Templeton. It's al
ways the same-we never can get
away from it. Fay said. Just because
we are actresses and live in the So
called world of unreality, we are given
10 credit for having hearts and emo.
tions that are real and true and
sound.
Has Not Talked of Money.
THE insult implied in my marrying
Mr.. Moore with a pre-nuptial finan,
cial arrangement makes me really i'll,
continued Miss Russell. II have never
thought of money in this instance
Such thing would be an insult to my
love and to his affection for me. We
lave talked of everything else but
! money. Now, why should | marry
any man for money? Think it over.
have money plenty and enough to
| live in luxury to the end OF my days
and | have my profession. AS it is,
spend nine.tenths of my money on
others, and | have one-tenth for my
| self, and I glory in doing it. | am
not a Christian Scientist, but | dc
! believe that the more one Goes fol
| others in the world the more happi
ness one gets back in return. If reo
Pile give out malicious thoughts and
! live only for what they get out of life
they will find that life has nothing tC
give them in return, That's my
theory-it's my religion and l tly al
ways to live up to it,
That's Why / feel heartsick wher
see things attributed to me thai
have never been in my thoughts
feel sorry for the person or persons
who could be unkind enough to send
out such false estimates of me.
Knows Plenty Of Rich Men.
| Il won't say l would marry Mr.
Moore if he were penniless; l doubt
less wouldn't have met him had he
been penniless, but the fact that he
had money has nothing to do witt
my regard for him. l have met anc
| still know dozens of men reputed t.
be acknowledgements OF the men
meet socially are men of money, ano
as can buy most OF the things
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23
Stanton Five Wins.

Stanton, Neb, Feb. 17.-Special to
The News: The Stanton. high school
basketball team defeated the Valley
high school basketball team here by
a score of 65 to H.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

daughter Helen. Sixteen little friends
enjoyed the good time and the nice lit
tie supper served by Mrs White. The
place cards and other decorations were
valentines
Mrs. T. A. Shurt2 very pleasantly
entertained several ladies ut an organ
fund kensin, ton on Friday afternoon.
A tempting luncheon was served by
the hostess.
ON Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. A. ).
Gillette entertained at pipe organ
party. Mrs. G.. NJ. Sturdevant of Co
: lumbus was an out.of.town guest
Mrs. l. SOnneland entertained at an
organ" fund kensington last Friday.
Personal.
Oscar u. Olmstead of Winner and
r. Lewis Mccullough of Jordan, S. d.,
| were the candidates initiated into the
| Elks lodge last Saturday evening. A
luncheon was served after the initia
| ton.
Mrs. c. NJ. Sturdevant, who has
| been visiting with Mrs. O. l.. Hyde
for the past two weeks, returned to
her home at Columbus on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hight, who were
married at Pierce on Monday of last
week, are now nicely settled in their
home on North Tenth street.
Miss Carrie Thompson arrived Tues
day night from Newman Grove to at
tend the Odiorne-Erskine nuptials.
Eugene White leftTuesday morning
tor his home in Chicago after a weeks
visit with friends in the city.
| Mr.. and Mrs. =. H. Davis left We'd.
nesday morning for a few days visit
in Omaha.
Donald Bridge is home from the
university for few days visit.
Mrs. Clara Oldfield is visiting in
Des Moines.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23
Sign Of Spring; Ducks Are Coming.

Another sign Of spring. The ducks
are on the way.
An engineer running from Omaha
to Norfolk says that he saw a num-
Der of pitfalls along the Elkhorn yes
terday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23
The Women's Short COURSE.

Norfolk, Neb., Feb. l7-Editor
News: There appears to be a want
of understanding as to the coming
Women's Short Course, March IL to
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

Miss Mary Odiorne was the guest of
honor at dinner party and handker-
chief shower given by two of her
friends, Miss Ruth Beebee and Miss
Maud Rees, at the latter's home Mon
'day evening Twelve guests were
seated at the large table in the dining
room which was decorated with tulips
and little doll brides as favors. After
the dinner an amateur picture show
was held, the films being photographs
of Miss Odiorne and her fiance from
the time they were babies. Thrown
on screen they afforded much
amusement for the guests and re.
called many pleasant tales and good
lines.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23
WANT NEGROES SEGREGATED.
Hyde Park Residents Adopt Resolu.
tions on the Subject.

Chicago, Feb. 17.-Members OF the
Hyde Park Protective club at a meet
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

daughter Helen. Sixteen little friends
enjoyed the good time and the nice lit.
tie supper served by Mrs. White. The
place cards and other decorations were
valentines
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

Mrs. =. A. Shurtz very pleasantly
entertained several ladies ut an organ
fund kensin, ton on Friday afternoon.
A tempting luncheon was served by
the hostess
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

Mrs o. l.. Hyde entertained a com.
pany of ladies at an old.fashioned
quilting bee. The ladies' came in the
morning equipped with thimbles and
scissors ana remained until after sup.
per. The dining room was decorated
IN hearts and cupids in keeping with
me day. Mrs. C. NJ. Sturdevant of
Columbus was the guest of honor,
The other ladies present were: Mrs.
". ). Bullock, Mrs. C. II. Taylor. Mrs.
Mary Spaulding, Mrs. G.. H. Spear,
Mrs. John Dunhaver, Mrs. A. Fl. Kie.
san and Miss r. V. Mason.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs A. S.
Gillette entertained at pipe organ"
party Mrs. G. NJ Sturdevant of Co
lumbus was an out.oftown guest.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

Mrs. Chas Haltman entertained
the Climbers at a fancy dress party
on St Valentines day. The house
was beautifully decorated in red
hearts. Music and games were the
feature of the afternoon. Pretty val
entines were awarded for prizes. Each
guest received "A dainty little heart
shaped box filled with sweetmeats as
souvenir of the occasion. Miss
Butts and Miss Shrier of Hot Springs
were outside guests of the club. Dainty
refreshments were served.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

Mrs. l. Sonneland entertained at an
organ" fund kensington last Friday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23
Personal.

Mrs. C. NJ. Sturdeyant, who has
been visiting with Mrs. o. l.. Hyde
for the past two weeks, returned to
her home at Columbus on Thursday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

one of the prettiest affairs of the
week was the luncheon at which Mrs.
Witzigman presided as hostess Friday
afternoon. Places were laid for forty
guests at the Green Room. which was
artistically decorated for the occa
sion in the patriotic colors of red,
white and blue, appropriate emblem's
for Lincoln's birthday. Instead of the
usual game of bridge, the guests play
ed military euChre and the games were
contested until late in the afternoon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

Miss Carrie Thompson arrived Tues
day night from Newman Grove to at
tend the Odiorne- Erskine nuptials.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

nesday morning for few days visit
in Omaha.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

Eugene White leftfruesday morning
tor his home in Chicago after weeks
visit with friends in the city.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

'HSC score, Wnlle Mrs. Cow won in the
cut prize.
The ladies' of the Episcopal Guild
We're entertained Thursday afternoon
by Mrs. c. f., Burnham. At the con.
clusion of the business part of the
meeting the guests enjoyed a social
good time and a delicious lunch which
the hostess served late in the after.
noon.
Miss Emma Korth celebrated her
birthday Tuesday A large number OF
friends were on hand Tuesday eve
ming TO extend to her their congratu
lations. \ pleasant evenings en-
tertainment was enjoyed. Refresh
ments were served by Miss Korth.
Mrs, ID. f. Rosenborough and Mrs
l.. \. Fisher entertained the Priscilla
club at Valentine party Wednesday
afternoon at the home of the former
Delicious refreshments We're served
Mrs, +, r. Hosman was a guest.
The St Valentines social given 10y
the young people of St. Johanne,
church Wednesday evening was a sue
',essful one Dainty refreshment
were served and the treasury was sub
.Stantially increased.
Mrs. j. c. Troutman entertained the
members of her bridge club on Wed
'nesday afternoon. The high scor,
prize went to Mrs. c. l.. Chaffee. Mrs
Troutman served delicious refresh
ments.
Mrs. George II. Spear entertained
small company of ladies at an inform
al / o'clock luncheon on Tuesday il
honor of Mrs. Charles NJ. Sturdevan
Of Columbus.
Mrs. NJ. c. White gave a pretty val
,entine party on Wednesday to cele
crate the sixth birthday of her littl,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-02-23

Donald Bridge is home from the
for a few days visit.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-09-13

Senate Bill No. ;. BY Mr. We'll.
Joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the Constitution Of the State of
Louisiana, relative to authorizing par
ishes and municipalities by reforen-
dunn to their respective qualified cleo
tors to exempt from taxation an amount
not to exceed 100000 to be deducted
from the value Of dwellings exclusively
occupied by bona fide OWuerS for resi-
Dental purposes only. and to Withdraw
such exemption by Il similar retercn-
dunn.
Section |. BE it resolved by the
General Assembly of the State of Lou
iSiana, twO-thirdS of the members elect
ed to each house C0ncUrriHg, That the
following amendment to the COnstttu-
ton of 1913 be submitted to the quail
fled electors of tbs State for their
adoption or rejection at the congress
Sionai election to be held on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in the
month of November, 1912, as follows:
That every parish or municipality,
through its Police Jury or governing
authority shall have the right to- and
upon the petition of OnefOurth of the
qualified electors residing within its
jurisdiction shall, submit to the quail
flied electors in said parish or munic-
lpality, at an election to be called and
held for that purpose, after thirty days
published notice. the question as to
whether or not there shall be exempted
from taxation an amount not to exceed
100000 to be deducted from the value
Of all buildings exclusively occupied by
bona fide owners for residential pur-
poses only; provided that any exemption
may be withdrawn in the same manner
in which it may be granted
No such exemption, voted by par
ish, shall operate to grant any tax
payer owning and occupying home
within municipality the right to de-
duct the exempted amount from the
Improvement value of his property in
respect to municipal taxation.
Section >. Be it further resolved,
That there shall be printed on the bal
lots TO be used at the said election the
words: For the proposed amendment
authorizing exemption of homes from
taxation" and the words: Against
the proposed amendment authorizing
exemption of homes from taxation"
and each elector shall indicate as pro-
vi1ea in the general election laws Of the
State whether he votes for or against
the proposed amendment.
THOMAS C. BARRETT.
Lieutenant Governor and President
Of the Senate.
L. f. THOMAS.
Speaker of the House of Represen-
Approved: August oath. 1912
L. e. HALL.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN F.. HEBERT.
Secretary Of State.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-09-13
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS
EXTRA SESSION 1912
ACT NO. 4


'ehate BIN No. ,. BY Mr.. Voegtle,
Joint resolution submitting to the
pcopie OF the State Of Louisiana an
%.lnenumeht 10 the Constitution au-
lioflZlng parishes and self-taxing mu-
inequalities to exempt rev industrial
enterprises and also improved value.
inclusive of structures added to unim-
proved lands by Immigrants into the
Sthte' VINO occupy said lands as home
SteauS from local taxation for u period
not exceeding ten GOJ years.
Hectlon J. BE il resolved by the
Fehefdl Assembly OF the State Of Lou
iSIata, two-thirds Of all the members
tieGteu 10 each house conCurring, That
we following amendment to the Con
StIlutlon Of the State of Louisiana be
ana the same is hereby submitted to
the qualified electors Of the State at
tlle congressional election to be held
on the firSt Tuesday after the first
MohdaN III the month of November Of
the year 1872, tO-wit:
Every parish and self-taXing NUM-
clpaIlty Shall have the right to exempt
ne" industrial enterprises and also the
improved value added to unimproved
lands including all structures thereon,
by immigrants into the State who oc-
cupy said lands as hOmesteads. from To-
ca! taxes for period not to exceed ten
wv years by the vote of wO-thirdS in
NUMBER or all its taxpayers. who are
quall1ied electors, including resident
women taxpayers, holding at least two
lhlrds OF the properly subject to local
taxation within the taxing locality at d
special election called for that purpose,
at which special election members of
partnerships. associations and heirs of
estates. otherwise qualified, shall be
entitled to vote their respective pro rata
OF the assessed valuation Of said part
nerShlps, associations or estates. Each
enterprise so exempted must be stuat-
ed within the limits of the eXempting
authority and be established after the
exemption is granted.
Section 2. Be it further resolved,
etc, That there shaft be printed on
the ballot to be used at said election
the words: For the constitutional
amendment authorizing parishes and
selt-taXing municipalities to exempt new
industrial enterprises and also improv-
ed value, inclusive of structures. added
INTO the State who occupy said lands
as homesteads, from local taxes for u
period not to exceed ten 10l years and
Against the constitutional amendment
authorizing parishes and self-taXing
|! municipalities to exempt new industrial
enterprises, and also improved value,
including structures added TO unim-
proved lands by immigrants into the
State who occupy said lands as home
steads, from local taxes for, period
not to exceed ten 10) years" and each
elector shall indicate on his ballot as
provided by the general election laws Of
the State whether ne votes for or
against the said Amendment.
THOMAS G. BARRETT,
Lieutenant Governor and President of
the Senate.
L. z. THOMAS,
Speaker Of the House vf Representatives
Approved: August oath, 1872
l.. +. HALL,
Governor Of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT.
Secretary Of State.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-09-13
That the official ballot to be used a

That the official ballot to be used at
said election shall have printed thereon
the words: For the proposed amend
ment to the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana exempting from taxation all
money in hapd or on deposit" and the
words Against the proposed amend
ment to the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana exempting from taxation all
money in hand or on deposit" And each
Alector shall indicate, as provided by
the general election laws of the state,
whether he votes for or against the pro
posed amendment
THOMAS C. BARRETT,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of
the Senate.
r. F.. THOMAS,
Speaker Of the House or Representatives.
Approved: August 2ith, 1872
l. +. HALL.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy:
ALVIN T.. HEBERT.
Secretary of State.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-09-13

cseetor shall indicate a. provided g.
inc general election laws Of the st.t ~
srnea ne votes for or against fhs
Sna.L. L. f. THOMAS.
speaker or the House of Representa- tives
TJau+or4 THOMAS C. BARRETT,
o tsa s Governor and President OF
approved: July 18th, 1912
covor l.. e. HALL
A true copy: " ''"'e VI LOUISIANA
ALVIN Z. HEBERT
Secretary of State,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-09-13
ACT NO. z.

Senate BiII No. 4. By Mr.. Favrot.
Joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the Constitution Of the State
of Louisiana relative to the exemption
from taxation of money in hand or on
deposit.
ersI Assembly of the State Of Louisiana.
two-thirds Of all the members elected
to each house concurring. That the fol-
lowing Amendment 10 the Constitution
Of the state be submitted to the quail
fled electors of the State for their
abortion or rejection at the congress
sionaI election to be held on the first
month Of November, 1912. as follows:
There shall be exempt from taxation
all money in hand or on deposit
Section 2, Be II further resolved. etc.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-09-13
ACT no. 2ao.


Bil No. 1879. BY Mr.. Amacker.
JOINT RESOLUTION
1hg an amendment to the Consti-
u q the State of Louisiana, pro-
lof the exemption from taxa
,Of a period of ten (10) years from
ease OF its completion, Of all rail-
" parts Of railroads, construct
aosequently to June /. 1912.
aoa / Be II enacted by the Cen
ssemoly OF the State Of Louisi-
q 1V,Ihiros OF all the members
. each House concurring
mat the following amendment
institution Of the State of Lou
submitted to the electors OF
~ ~ q the next election for Rep
auses IN Congress-. to be holden
1Isl Tuesday after the first
~, y November, 1912, to-wit:
,s sa.ll De exempt from taxation
s AUG OF ten years from the date
h. pletlon, any railroad or part
80 mat shall have been con-
ana completed subsequently,
~. lsl2, and prior to January 1,
s = exemption shall include and
"a, an rights Of way, roadbed,
Ms ls ana other superstructures
~ signts of way, roadbed or
sra to all depots, station
ssllIlr's. erections and struc-
N. ssSS Da to such railroads
~ operation Of the same: but
- s,.. athciude the depots, ware
sss ston houses and other struc-
ssI.s sppurtenances nor the land
a.a they are erected at termi-
~ and for which franchises
4, sseh granted and obtained.
az. salae remain the property of
s,,sS ' owner or owners, or be
A. ~ assigned to any corpo-
kor v.ostporations, person or per-
.gss ,ss9,eVer, and provided fur
aa,h sls exemption shall not ap-
~ tracks, sidings, switches.
m , LINER Improvements or bet
n n.lch may be constructed by
s an" 10 operation within the
snss,. IMAM extensions or new
Ss.rueted by such railroads.
~. llfther that when ala has
" yos eesa or which may here
rsl', Osed by any parish, ward or
ssII y 70 any railroad, such rail-
fyoa aot De entitled to the ex-
M taxation herein stablish-
s s,.l Be It further enacted, etc.
4, OiIIieial ballots at said cleo
r.!a nave printed thereon the
ss,. ~, the proposed amendment
fsIEas.s,itation of the State of Lou
ID a NV to exemption from tax
ssI.,i IN years from the date OF
iesss On' OF all railroads or parts
psrr eonstructed subsequently,
n !, 1913" and the words
asti,Msse, proposed amendment to
se,s ssstlon Of the State of Lou
b I've : 70 exemption from tax
~ period of ten years from
5 y s0mpletion Of all railroads
q 4 rsllroads constructed subse-
snuary L 1918" and each
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-09-13
ACT NO. IL.

Sf'ItlP Din No. y. l0N VT, ' bpSflP
Joint resolution proposing an amend
inert 10 the Constitution of the STATE
Of Louisiana eXempting from taxation
the legal reserve Of life insurance COM
nanies organized under the laws of this
State
Section l. To Il resolved by the
General Assembly OF tie State of Lou
isiara. two-thirds Of all the members
elected to each house COrCurring. That
the following amendment to the Con-
Stitution Of the state be submitted to
the qualified electors OF the State for
their adoption or rejection at the con
gressional election ts be held on the
first Tuesday after The first Monday in
the month of November. 1912, as fol-
lows:
There shall be exempt from all tax
alton the legal reserve of life insurance
companies organized under the laws OF
this state.
Section 2. Be it further resolved
etc, That the Official ballot to he used
at said election shall have printed
thereon the words: For the proposed
amendment to the Constitution of the
state of Louisiana exempting from all
taxation the legal reserve of life in.
surance companies organized under the
laws of this State" and the words;
against the proposed amendment to the
Constitution of the State Of Louisiana
exempting from taxation the legal re-
serve of life insurance companies or.
ganized under the laws of this State
And each elector shall indicate as pro-
vided by the general election laws OF
the State whether ne votes for or
against the proposed amendment
THOMAS c. BARRETT.
Lieutenant Governor and President
of the Senate.
L. e. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives.
Approved: August oath, 1912.
L. F. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN r. HILBERT.
Secretary of State