davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26

smart, military looking affair, very
rich and rather simple. Black vel
vet and silk ornaments form its dec
grafton. The model hangs loosely on
the figure and is one of a few sue
cessful designs which incorporate a
plain sleeve with arms eye defined.
Such a sleeve is shapeless-a straight
tube, saved from ugliness by the in
sertion of panels and cuffs of black
velvet below the elbow. But it is in
harmony with the jacket and skirt-it
is true to the original Turkish jacket.
To be strictly fashionable, one must
look as if the clothes were carelessly
adjusted. This is a fad of the hour.
A general falling-to-pieces and don't
careful do pose has been adopted by
some extremists, but they are few.
Clothing is soft, roomy and comfort
able looking and tending more and
more toward a graceful draping OF
the figure.
In spite of all this variety and &C.
centricity of styles, the good looking
tailor-made suit continues to flourish
almost undisturbed by the restless
striving for something new. 1t is
somewhat less severe, indulging a lit.
tie in the use of draped lines in skirts
and roominess in coats. The peg-top
skirt and the Russian blouse make a
combination as smart and up-to-date
as can be. in the development Of taiA
or-mades. A suit of this kind, with
soft blouse of silk or lace. borrowe
Just enough from the fads OF the sea
son to be quite in the mode, without
losing the tailored character which
SO appeals to American women.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Poets License.

Robert w. Chambers, the novelist.
was talking about New York poet.
His poetry is always awkard, =
Mr.. Chambers said He drags in
words that you can see are there sole
ly for the sake Of rhyme. In fact, he,
reminds me of a Lake Sunapee cpl
taph.
In little churchyard, overlooking
Lake Sunapee, a gray, messy stone
bears this inscriptions:
AS sinks the sun with heightened
shadows,
So sank and died the good George
Meadows
an. B.-Deceased's name was
Fields, but Meadows is substituted for
the sake of the rhyme "-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
camnaInn41or Safety.

The vice-president OF a great Ca.
madam railroad has issued a circular
as a part OF the safety first" cam
paign of that company which makes a
thorough and exhaustive study of the
causes of accidents and their proven
ton. He states that the prime mo.
tive of the movement is to correct un.
safe conditions and practices before
accidents have occurred and to inves.
tigate accidents that happen with the
view of discovering the causes there
for and devising corrective measures
to prevent future accidents of the
same kind.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
strateaY.

my DEAR" said the great million
aire, II am going to have our cars
locked in the garage, and l want you
to wear the Oldest and poorest clothes
you have for while"
What on earth is the matter?'
"If we go on permitting the public
to see us enjoying Injuries 1t will not
be possible to strengthen the belief
that times are as hard as we've been
claiming they were and those people
down at Washington will be wanting
TO impose more restrictions. "-Chica-
20 Reeord-Herald.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
ennna and Mrana mar clltter.

In brocades, velyets, silks and the
innumerable transparent materials
that accompany and complete them
the rage for gold color is all pervad.
ing. And in the brooches the use OF
gold thread adds a glitter which.
again, is one of the crazes of the sea
son. Innings for coats are frequently
in gold broche. and the new tunics are
often made of silver or gold tinted
ninon or mousseline desoie, the band
of strass or colored jeweling round
the edge adding its note to the scin
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
A WIfe,s Real Value.

Nothing" said John D. Rockefel-
Ter, Jr., recently, us holy to the cynic-
Why, even marriage is a target for his
darts. Apropos of a man whose af-
fairs had become involved, l said the
other day at the club: Poor old
Smith! He's got good wife, though.
It's when a mans in trouble that he
learns the value of a wife"
Yes, sneered a cynic over his
glass of buttermilk, yes, he can put
his property in her name, eh?'"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
some offer.

An enterprising young florist, in or
der to increase his trade, displayed
this sign In his window:
1--WE give a packet of flower seeds
with every plant"
His competitor across the street
promptly sought to meet the compe-
tition by placing in his window the fol-
lowing announcement:
I'VE give the earth with every
plant"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26

wasn't ILL.," her friend replied
mo, my husband sat up until near
ly one o'clock reading novel, and II
was almost two before / could be
sure he was sound enough asleep Go
make 1t safe for me to search his
pockets. Some men have absolutely
no consideration for their wives.''
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Novel Manner of
Avoiding Family Jars

it, laugh and chatter all want to- but dis
cusion; the therefor being this
We naturally bunch well meaning but ouchy;
our politely call high strung sensitive people, enemies
ppy and when get discussing hngw with the best
all around each member Of the family apt hold his
opinion pretty srenuous and pretty vigorously and While
truly happy family yet when had got fairly launched
dcusy sessions could manage spoil dinner
and o make ourselves, all around, pretty miserable.
and have adopted this positively
prohibiting discussion of troubles at table, with results thus
most feicitous. xfaG@ H.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
MnYan Yssrr~EQd

Some of the most beauti-
full women in the world, I,
think, are to be found in
Chill. In Santiago and
Valparaiso the women, even
of the plebian class, with
their flashing black eyes.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Days Of Whaling
Are Not Passed
By THOMAS H. MASON. Boston. Mas.

whales The and valued 1915
ito England, 20 tons of whaebone to France.
only company present doing business whaling
Chile three whaling 5000
tons during floating stations and afterwards
TRANSPORTATION CT ola and whaebone to Europe.
whaling boats the from 80
in length average 40 Each equipped
gun that a explosive harpoon
psychologist emotional Perhaps
has been reading crowds about the scoreboads
He is dull indeed who doesn't think he could your work
better than You doing it.
Sometimes audience Lacks attention because the speaker lacks
intention.
wouldn't speak Of supdad currency tainted money would
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Was Suspicious.

The agricultural department now
says the crow is the farmers friend.
"Um," grunted Farmer Whiffle-
tree.
Wont that alter your attitude to-
ward him?,
Not bit. I've got lots OF friends
tat I'm suspicious of."-Kansas City
Journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Eaulpned for Fame.

why do you think that your boy
Josh will. be prominent in the public
eyer"
Because, replied Farmer Corn
tossel, he's raisin' a kind of wills
kers that would attract attention any
where"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
The Correct Answer.

What could be more sad than a
man without a country" feelingly
asked the high school literature teach
er of her class.
"A country without a man." re-
sponded pretty girl Just as feelingly.
.-Woman's Home Companion.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
1APP[ DAYS I'm

Mothers gettin' thin and 30
She's quit appearin' sad;
She sings all day to let us know
That she 10 feelin' glad.
Fathers work 10 hard to do;
Hs makes an early start
And comes home when the day is through
Worn out and sad at heart.
HIS clos are old and out of style,
He wears his last years hat,
For mothers had to spend a pile
To keep from bein' fat
He scolds around a lot cause I'm
30 hard on pants and shoes,
And every day, most all the time.
He seems to have the blues.
Before he gets one months bills paid
The next months bills come in;
But mother says she's not dismayed-
She's glad and gettin' thin.
She does not care about the cost
When there's goal to seek;
For nearly four weeks now she's lost
Almost a pound a week.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Cautious.

well. we have been engaged for =
week"
YES, 1t was Just week ago tonight
that you asked me to be yours"
Have you told anybody"
Not a SOUL
Then I'm afraid I'll have to give
you up. don't want to marry a
freak"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
AdNIca.

Look before you leap. young man,
But keep this fact in mind:
The ones who never leap at all
Are those who are obscure and small
+ And left to lag behind.
Cross no bridge ere It is reached,
But, young man. don't forget
That there are bridges to. be crossed;
The ones on whom this fact is lost
Are likely to get wet.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Painful.

''I was the victim OF a painful sur
prise last night"
How was that7'
AT dinner sat next to q Boston
girl. and, supposing che would be
frtgid, asked her to cool my coup .
little by blowing on It"
What happened?"
81 was roasted to a cinder."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Depressing Influence.

so you don't like that professional
optimism"
mot much" replied Mr.. Growche-;l
there are times when might forgetS
my troubles if he were not constantly
advising me to make terrible effort
to cheer Washington Star.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
In SUSPENSE

A small boy gazed long and earnest
II at a fat man who stood on a cor
ner absentmindedly chewing the end
of a piece of string. Finally the man
noticed the boy and inquired:
well, my little man, what interests
your"
please. SIR" the boy returned,
when are you going to pull that
tooth ?"-Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
"A Entnra Feasibility.

whats the matter with the 4:30
aeroplane? It's 20 minutes late
THE chief aviator has just informed
me by wireless" replied the station
agent, that they've been held up by
lone aerial highwayman."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26

evening wear. Brocaded satins may
be had, too, at prices that are not too
high to be considered by the pos
SCISSOR of an average dress allowance.
They are shown in the richest weaEes,
costing all sorts of money, also, but
there are attractive patterns to be
had In the neighborhood of three. dol
lars yard.
An elegant satin is employed in the
beautiful model shown here, and hand
some martin fur in the bands that
trim it. In a light golden brown, in
tan or gray, but, best of all, in ma
hogany or paprika. this wrap is ap
propriate for day wear on dress oc
casions and for evening wear.
1t will prove quite as effective in
the less expensive satins and VERY
pretty in the new fashionable fabrics
49, -.s-Rooe Skunk fnrS
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26

We have adopted a new
rule in our household,
namely, that there shall pos
itiyely be no discussion of
any troublous subject dur
ing dinner, nor for one hour
thereafter. We don't bay
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
AN INcoNsIDERArE HUSBAND.

"oh, dear, @
cuse me, she
said, after at
tempting for the
third time TO hide
a yawn. had
hardly any sleep
last night
81 hone t.ha hahY
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
SHORT DRAPED WRAP
OF BROCADED SATIN
GIVES DRESSY EFFECT

A SHORT draped wrap of brocaded
"A satin in the paprika color, or a
mahogany. with trimming of bands of
skunk, is among the handsome cloaks
which will serve for day as well as
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Help.

"See that bewhiskered man walk
ing with Miss Peach. He's hirsute,
isn't hep"
mo, he's her sutton"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
a Real Dearth.

Exe-This magazine says that in
Japan the styles In woman's clothes
have not changed in $500 years.
Mrs. Exe-Gracious! | wonder what
the women there find to talk about
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
No Dancer for lin

Tommy, you mustn't go fishing
with Peter; he's just getting over the
measles"
There won't be any danger. moth
er; l never catch anything when I'm
fishing,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
The Limit.

Gabe-Cadge owes everybody in
town.
Steve-Ts his credit bad?
Gabe-Bad! Why, he couldn't even
borrow trouble.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26

To be regarded as successful sales
man you must be able to sell things
that the purchaser does not wish to
buy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Quite So.

What makes you so sure that all
dressmakers go to heaven when they
dep
Why, they must necessarily live a
"a tern life"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Pesslmlsm.

A pessimist is one who receives a
pair of gloves as Christmas present,
and worries because they will soon
wear out.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Marvellous.

Hazel would make great detec-
tive"
1907"
YES; we. were at a musical COM
edy the other night and she followed
the plot all the way through,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
In that verv readable book.

In that very readable book,
abraham Lincoln, the Boy
and the Man." we get a pic
ture of young Lincoln's sur
roundings which contrasts
strangely even with the most
unfavored of city neighbor-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Frank, at Least.

Wont you sing for us, Mr.. Bel
lows?" asked little Willie.
Certainly, Willie; but why do you
ask?"
"Gertie and l are playing ship
wreck and we need a fog-horn.,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26

Love doesn't make the world go
round as often as it makes the lover
go broke.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26

The days Of whaling are
not passed. Strange to say
that just at present one of
the best fields for whaling
is in Chile. The reported
catch for the past season in
the southern seas was 400
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26
Hope.

rope.
The hopeful man begins long before
Il Ia achieved TO enjoy his success
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-12-26

London psychologist says men are more emotional
has been reading about the crowds about the scoreboard
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-16
Dude ARCHIBALD
MAKES NEW RECORD
Wins Free-for-All Trot From
Stable-Mate, Anvil, in
Fast Time.

Detroit, Mich, August IA world s
record for three heats in 81 trottine,
race was established to-day at the close
OF the Grand Circuit meet at the State
lar track, when r. q. Jones. OF
Memphis drove Dude Archaic to vic
tory IN the free -for-all, with Anvil
Gccrs up, contcsting every inch Of tho
way The time for the three heats was
2:0i Ii, 2:04 IA. 2:04 1-2 Anvil win
ming the first heat and Dude Archdale
the next two.
The former record was made in
syracuse five years ago. when Billy
Eurk defeated Spanish Queen in
zoo Ii, 2:0i IA, 2:oi "a. Spanish
Queen winning the first heat
Margot Hal winner of the Board OF
Commerce stake on the opening dav.
captured the 2:15 pace this afternoon.
and Lillian Arnold won the 2:l2 trot
There was the kecnest rivalry between
Geers and Jones in the free for all.
Jones owns both Anvil and Dude Arch
dale, and friends of the two drivers
had engaged in a week-long contro-
versy az To which would land the prize.
Jones sent the Archdale mare away in
front in each heat. and in the last two
kept her in that position all the way
around. Both Anvil and Dude Arch
dale acted beautifully There was
never the suspicion OF a skip.
In winning the 2:12 trot with LII
liam Arnold Gccrs repeated his per-
Torrance OF the NJ. and NJ. day. He
held the mare in reserve, carefully
feeling out the field in the first two
heats which Alta Coast won hard
driven. Pop made his bid in the
next heat. coming from behind In the
last sixteenth and nosing out vic
tory. The fourth and. fifth rounds
We're almost duplicates OF the third
Mcdonald had little trouble landing
Margot Hal in front in three straight
heats in the 2:l5 pace, although Auto
Iombro in the first round and the
Zanzibar in the next two were right
vi all the time. The third heat OF
this event, Bay Sure ran into Zom-
bros sulky when passing the halt
NILE post, and spencer was thrown to
the ground He stopped his horse.
however, and, being uninjured, fin
ishcd the mile. Summary:
2;l2 class. trotting, In 5; purse.
81 .0o0-lAllan Arnold b. M by Crog-
han (Geers), I, 4 l, !, |: Alta Coast,
b. ~. by Cuyler Coast dempsey, /.
/ /. i, .. 2; Bonsuy, b. H. Q3ailey and
I Nalentine), 5. ?, 2, 2, 4 DR. Thorne,
/ b =. (Snow), .. 3, 9, 3, g. Rcdlack, Jr.,
also started. Best time, 2.IO1-4.
/ 2:l5 class. racing. 3 in 5. purse.
+ $1,000 Marrot Hal, b. m. by Argot
lni (McDonald). !, l, /: Zanzibar, g.
I II (Pitman), 6, 2, 2; Auto Sombro, b.
/ b. (SpenceD. ?, .. Z; Fanny shirley
{ b. IN. Pearse). 4, 5. 8. Bay Sure. Susie
/ sentry Hal King, Alice T.. Cyclone
and LEFTY Green also started. Best
time 2.07 Ia
Free foi all class, trotting, in 2;
purse $l5o0-Dudie Archdalc, blk. m,
by Archdaie az. g. Joncs). ., /. /.
. AnNl h. by St Valiant, Vincent
'Fco's', l. :, g. Cascade. ch. Ii. (Kod-
ncyp, 8, 2. 3 Best time. 2:O4 Ia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-16

II was all BiiIs fault. and even he
Viii admit IL. Somehow or other he
wasn't feeling just right So here goes
for telling how ii happened and why
We are one more game shy OF the pen
nant We had scored our only run
in the NTH, when the same Mr.. Laval
poked safe knock of the feet of
Gray John Raley delivered the sig,
hit into right field that brought Bill
over Thinking IL over. those two safe
blows in that fifth were the only ones
registered TO the credit of the Griff-
men. Before and after that they were
unable TO make good on the protestn-
tions offered some time prior to the
engagement
As for Norfolk. Doc Ayers rode into
The eighth inning with no hits against
Hrs hase and he cot rot thern '' When I,'' Doc
Newton wavered for moment on what
should have been an easy chance. Some
of us were of the opinion that Doe
was about TO set a new record by
going through n ball game with a mo-
hit no-run game in his belt and with
not a runner reaching first Naturally
Es,nile fashion. schradcr new 70
first safe swat and Bill Laval let 1t
get through his legs so that Vandine
stopped AT third. when he should have
whose hitting heretofore wouldn't have
disturbed tissue rag, lofted To deep
centre and the tieinc run came over
ninth opened like the eighth with
Gray flying TO Laval Long hit straight
over second and Moren. thinking that
Laval had his hand IN. hit skyward
III mat direction Sill camped under
the ball all right but forgot to hold il.
and as a result Long cashed II was
the last run OF the contest. Manager
Grimm sent Harry Griffin forward in
The ninth TO hit for Ayers, but ii was
no use. He popped. ana following him
came Piez and t,bcrts, giving little
trouble TO the opposition.
II was hard game for Ayers 10
lose. Likewise IL would have been n
hard game for Shcnn TO lose. Both
pitchers We're going at top speed.
their work. The one consolinc feature
Is that neither OF the runs made by
Norfolk were earned, while the only
one We had was driven across by lcgi-
innate methods. Bill Laval is sorry.
and promises TO make amends by win
ming both gaIne> toby.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-16
CROWD ENJOYS
CLASSY RACING

Front ROYAL, Va. August l5.-The
first day Of the Front Royal horse
snow was q success IN every way. \
largo crowd. an ideal day and fast
racing. with the schedule maintained
20 the minute, knot the crowd in good
luyncr.
summary:
High stepper-First. Bell Of Boston.
}: Johnson; second Entry Russell:
third, Entry, Skinner
Fist race COO yard.. ~ hcats-First.
Shanoka. J c. Dryer; second BY =.
c. Bryan; third. Lady Ann L. $. Re
noun
Fla; raoe, 81 mile, warren County
horses FIRST Chaville L. s. Remount.
second charlottesville, L. : Rcmount;
Third, Aappa T. < Renount
Comb: alton jump First Kceth. C
K. Gilpiu second Bessie Lee r. W
Payne: thru Roanoke. w G. Skinner
High Jump First. sir Dixon. 8 VI
Bradshaw; 5ad. Roanoke. ". c
skinner.
Novelty rac- one miles First. Ken.
lucky. L. &. E,mount second Sha.
mpka. !. c. 3 Jaird Geronimo, Z
: Remount.
steepIe cha eo and one-halt
miles, under rule Nat!onal stceple.
chase and HUI, Associations lN.rst
Herald. Jr.. Hon od Stables soc
ond Brownie Cir - Evans third
Black Banner. ]. e Eeycrs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-16
COOLERS WIN OUT
IN NINTH INNING
Get to Barton and Score Three
Runs, Enough to Bring
Victory.

Petersburg. Va. August 15.-In one
of the most spectacular games ever
seen in Petersburg. the Coolers won
from the Shipbuilders this afternoon by
Il score of seven to six. While Rich
mond, who was in tho box for tho
homo team, suffered hard in the first
Inning, Barton, for the visitors. met
his Waterloo in the ninth.
The Shipbuilders went after Rich
mond In tho first inning when singles
by Gondolf. Haddow and Smith. dou-
bic by Tarleton, and sacrifice by
Quinn Melted them four runs After
that Richmond settled down, and al
though the Shipbuilders added another
run in the fourth and another in the
NTH. II was not due to Richmond's
twirling, but by errors behind him.
Petersburg scored her first run in
the third inning on Lauyhlin's two
Dagger and Richmond's single. In the
fifth. sixth and eighth they scored
again, and at the commencement of
the ninth the score stood to 4 In
favor of the visitors. In the ninth.
Hedgcpeth batting for Damrau. struck
out LauGhlin sent out u double and
scored on Coopers single, Cooper bat
ting for Richmond. Cooper took third
on Simmons's single, scoring on KEEL
ler's sacrifice fly. With the score a
tie. krepps hit over first and by the
fastest piece of sprinting ever seen in
this city, Simmons scored the winning
run from first base. The score: