davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-02

part real. though she believed ii to he
Illegal. Shortly after this dialogue he
asked his mother if she still retained
the blank certificate she had received.
Going I'd closet she brought ont a
tin box in which she kept receipts. took
from ii the certificate and handed it to
John. He looked ut it carefully and
he changed his mind and put it in his
pocket. saying that lie would return it
later.
The young man went back TO the
university to fit himself for an assist
ant professorship in analytical chemis-
fry. He had with him the blank GER
ticate his mother had given him and
examined It with microscope The
paper showed evidence Of a slight
warping in those parts where there
should have been writing. though with
out the aid Of the lens ii seemed per-
fectly smooth. The idea at once oc-
Cured to the Young scientist that the
blanks had been filled in with an ink
that was manufactured purpoSely to
fade. He began an investigation as to
what substances could be made to
look like ink and later leave no trace.
His studies had taught him that TO-
dine gave promise of furnishing base
for such a writing fluid. Possibly this
was suggested to him from its violet
hue. the color of some inks At any
rate he entered upon a series of expert
ments which led to an important dis
covery. He found that iodine combined
with starch iodine Of starch would
produce an ink that would in a few
weeks fade away. leaving no trace
whatever.
The question now arose. Could such
an ink be restored? Upon inquiry the
young man learned that no agent had
ever been found to bring back its color
He made many experiments with this
end in view. but they all failed
Then he had recourse to the micro
scope. He tried various powers. and at
last hit upon one. neither too high nor
too low, which brought out the inden-
Ou tllt ldiDcl ny WHILE VI
letters making up a certificate between
Nathaniel Corwith and Jane Baxter by
Edward Wynkoop. Giving his results
TO an attorney. he was advised TO find
Edward Wynkoop The clergyman had
died. but John Corwith found his name
on the records of the theological sem
mary where he had been educated and
various churches Of which he had been
pastor The fact of his having used an
ink that would fade could only he eX-
planned by the theory that it had been
foiSted on him surreptitiously by the
man he had married
John Corwith found that his father
who had rerently died had not taken
another wife and had left snug FOR
time. which was about TO pass to the
children Of the dead mans brother as
heirs at law. there being no will. BY
means Of the certificate of marriage he
established his mothers claim to the
property, but she would never accept
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-02
When the Sea Was Fresh Water.

The ocean was once merely brackish
and not salt. as it is now. This was
when the earth was in its first youth
and before there was any land showing
at all or any animal life in the water.
At this time the water was gradually
cooling from its original state of steam,
and the salts were slowly undergoing
the change from gases into solids.
Then came the appearance of land and
later on rivers. which gradually wash
ed down more and more salts, while at
the bottom of the ocean itself chemical
action was constantly adding more
brine to the waters. At present ii is
estimated that there are in the worlds
oceans 100000 cubic miles Of salt, and
the most astonishing thing about it Is
that if all the salt could be taken out
I'm a moment the level OF the water
would not drop one single inch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-02
Drums In the MAKING.

The process Of making drums reveals
the same minute division of labor that
is shown in all modern manufacturing.
How minute this is may be shown by
the fact that single workman is able
10 turn out more than 1000 pieces q
day of some of the parts. The making
of the heads is an interesting process.
The sheepskins arrive in partially
dressed state and are at once scrared
and dried The wooden barrel of the
drum is made by machine. which
takes log Of wood and peelS from it.
somewhat as a skin is peeled from an
appe.--"Ihe Trail of the Bulldog"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-02
Beautiful Women.

Nothing adds more to the beaut,
OF women than luxuriant hair. The
regular use of Meritol Hair Tonic
will keep the hair healthy, promote
its growth, keep it clean and bright
and gives it that wavy appearance
so much admired. e. j. Parman.
Sole Agents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-02

penny of II except for her son.
But John required nothing to make.
him comfortable. for he became emf.
nent in HIS profession and found 1t
nrofitahlA.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-07-02

Read the fly statistics. For every
female fly you swat now there will
be fifty million fewer to swat a few
months hence, leaving only fifty bill
lion or so to disturb your peace.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1913-09-17
G~eIegenheiten fir Ale
Farmer e~rforderIich

Ernste, energische und strebsame Manner sind erforderIch,
UNI die stetig steigende Nachfrage mach westichen Produkten,
Getreide, Frucht, Web und Gartenprodukten zu versorgen. Gros-
Sc, fruher fir Viehzichterei benutzte Gebiete, werden in kene
Stricken getheit und die Profile, welche durch conservative und
intensive Landwrthschaftsmethod erzielt werden konnen,
sind ~thatsachich unbegrenzt. Klima und Boden verbnden SIGH
hir fir die Prosperitat des Names.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1913-09-17
fur Heimsucher
Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada,
Idaho, Oregon, Washington und California,

end ais die crosse merkanBche Wueste be6hnet jezt aber anakannt ais der Caten
Americas, sind die Staten, wache das Union Pacific Land unfasen. Der Rah.
mach "dem Weston m gehen" wrd jedes Jhr Won tausenden strbaner HGmuchn be-
fot md deer Thahache in Vabndung NIT der Kooperaton der PonerEnenbahn
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1913-09-17
K~aufmannische GeIegenheiten

dem Zuzug Won mehr Ansedlem werden auch mehr Ge-
schaftshauser gebraucht und so bieten SIGH Gelegenheiten fir
jede Art kaufmsnnischen Untenehmens, ebensowoh abs fir
Handwerker. Das Land ut neu und Stadte entstehen enHang
der Union Pacific und den Verbndungsinien nit wunderbarer
Schnellgkeit. Der wetbickende Mann wrd schnel den Vor-
theil erkennen, elmer der Ersten auf einem unbegrenzten Inter-
nehmungsfeld zu sein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22

be repeated everywhere in the United
States with profit. Some Of the states
are doing good work on the roads, I'M
der appropriations, and road taxes are
spent with more or less intelligence by
counties. The United States is showing
the way with it's good roads demonstra-
lions and is educating the people through
its bulletins. But this is a slow process.
for the fundamental truth that a bad
road is a disgrace as well as a waste has
not yet been realized by the mass of
the people. In Michigan now stands a
conspicuous example of awakened public
spirit actuated undoubtedly by enlight-
ened sefishness. and it would be well
for the national welfare If this example
were copied in every state. Suppose on
single day, previously appointed by
prOclamations of governors, every man In
the United States We're to devote himself,
under proper direction, to good road build
ing In his immediate vicinity The result
would be the complete transformation of
this country, resulting in the saving of
millions Of dollars annually.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
Cooperative Road Building

Inc other day a great force of business
men, farmers and professional men as
sembled along the line OF typical muddy
road In Michigan, covering in all a reach
or over 30 miles, extending from Bay
City TO Mackinac. At sunrise they began
with picks, shovels, scrapers. carts,
wagons, plows and rollers, each squad
assigned to particular stretch nearest
home. AT sunset they had transformed
the miserable road into a modern, hard
thoroughfare, at small cost to each in
dividual. but yielding an immeasurable
benefit to all
This spectacle of cooperative road
building is well worthy the study OF
every American. The roads in this
country are. with pitifully rare excep-
tons, disgraceful Only a small per
centage Of them are passable in all
weathers. In some parts of the country
the roads are only about 80 per cent eff
feC:ive, being untraversable after rain
storms or fit for use with ordinary power
over only part of the way. The bad
spot" in the road Is not AN exception, but
the prevailing characteristic. A road like
a rope or a chain, is only as good as
its weakest part. Thus one slough OF.
mud-hole, which may mire a wagon be-
yond the strength OF the team. spoils the
whole road for those who must pass
this point. When there is such a slough
every mile or two the use of the road
becomes a series of struggles viii ch over
taxes horsefesh. wears out vehicles.
wastes time and altogether costs thu.
user heavily. And this is typical of the
American roads. with but few eXcep-
tons, in most sections.
The Michigan good road operation might
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
MORE JUNE WEATHER NOTES.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Even a June thermometer beats some
men rising in the world
From the Toledo Blade.
When the temperature is above 30 don't
try to stop the electric fan with your in
dex finger.
From the Atlanta Journal.
For our part. we are content to let the
weather records stand unbroken
From the Buffalo Express
If the weather bureau cannot forecast
or control the weather, should it not be
required to furnish ice, fuel or umbrellas
to sufferers each morning, depending on
which was needed?
From the Omaha Bee
When you feel like complaining at the
hot weather. sit down and enjoy yourself
by listening to the corn grow.
From the Grand Rapids News
The hottest place in town is just in
front of the thermometer in the govern
ment weather kiosk.
From the Chicago News
Hot weather puts the blush on the
peach. Also the freckle.
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The "rareness'' is gone out of the June
days and the siZZle has come in.
From the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times.
True, the weather man promises higher
temperature for today: but cheer up-we
have trustworthy information that there
will be snow before Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
Mr.. Wilson Before Congress.

There will be another crush al the Capt.
tol next week to hear the President Ill
person address Congress. The proceeding
is new or rather. revival after great
many wears of an old proceeding. and
Wa shington is much taken with it. Resi-
dents and visitors alike are keen on the
hunt of tickets of admission. This time
the tickets will be limited. There will
not be another attempt to seat two per-
sons where only one can hope for comfort
In adopting this plan of addressing
Congress. Mr.. Wilson provides striking
public picture The chamber of the House
is large. and when the seats both down
stairs and upstairs are filled. the scene
is impressive And especially do the
women add to it. Their costumes lend
the color which is necessary to the full
effect
A woman of distinction, in preparing
for the writing of new novel. visited
Washington for the purpose of consult
ing the colonial treasures of the great
Library. She was asked about the build
ing which she had not seen before. She
replied: My only objection is that it is
too fine and beautiful for a workshop
1 can't read in it with the necessary
Christmas show. I'm all eyes for my
surroundings. I'm constantly peeping
over the top of my book.
This will be the trouble at the Capitol
The surroundings will distract the
statesmen They will be all eyes for
the galleries, and the galleries in turn
all eyes for them. Mr.. Wilson will be
at disadvantage. and have to fight for
attention OF course, there will be
silence and all respect, but not many
of those present will carry away with
them a clear account of the President s
discourse.
But, as usual, the press will save the
to remind the public again that now is
the time to subscribe. The afternoon
papers will carry the full story--the
chamber in all It's glory. the full text
of the address-and those most inter
ested in what the President has said
will be able to go over it later at their
leisure. before the dinner hour, or at
the dinner table.
What are called field days in Con-
gress when speakers of note are in ac-
ton, are too few, and by adding to the
number Mr.. Wilson has pleased the pub
lie. 1t is not known if his purpose is
to continue the role of orator-in-chief
is he will never lack for full house. or
any of the other features that go to
make an orator happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
CURRENCY LEGISLATION.

From the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
President Wilson insists that we shall
have currency reform. OF course. Mr.. VIII
son doesn't expect any disturbance 1ol-
Lowing tariff legislation. But he doesn [
believe either. in sending boata out 10
sea without a full complement Of HE
boats and preservers.
From the Columbia State.
Speaking of currency legislation. we
had thought for some time that TINS
democratic harmony was too beautlful
to last.
From the Memphis News Scimeiar.
Do not forget that the progressive
party is also in favor of currency re-
form.
From the Buffalo Commercial.
President Wilson wrote his currency
reform message on the office typewriter.
We shall see if it measures up to his
dictated or handWritten works.
From the indianapolis Star
Secretary Bryan and Secretary McAdoo
met and hung over an iron fence for sew
eral minutes discussing the currency
question. thereby causing some mild COS
sin in Washington. This is not the first
time an important question has been
settled over a fence.
From tn" Galveston News.
If Congress has no better luck in Sc
curing its own way III the currency
question than it had III the tariff prob
lem it is likely the currency question
will be considered when the President
desires to have it considered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
An Elemental Explanation.
rase will oft express

a simple phrase will oft express
A most important truth.
There's one which haunts us, more c
less,
Through life, from early youth.
The boy who not SO long ago
Was taking doctors stuff
Was sick because he did not know
When he had had enough.
The man OF power and of fame
Goes out of date because
He eagerly attempts to claim
Too mitch of the applause.
The man who rashly undertakes
Toploftical finance
In sorrow frequently aWakes,
Bewailing his mischance
In gentle terms We strive to note
Each source of human grief.
Ambition is Il cause We quote.
1t seems TO give relief.
But To- a plodding mind and SLOW
The word sounds like bluff
To hide a case OF ''Didn t-know.
When-he- had-had.enough.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22

through tho GOODNESS Of others. Then,
as was charged at the time and 10 osaA
believed. several thousand votes that had
been cast for Gen. Butler were trans
ferred in the counting. scientifically, to
Mr.. Cleveland. In the main. it was the
old Blaine-Conkling feud-with which
Gen. Harrison had not the slightest con-
nection-that did the business.
In 1858 Mr.. Blaine nominated Gen.
Harrison for President. and. in recogni-
ton of the service. Gen Harrison made
him Secretary of State. Things moved
smoothly for awhile. but the inevitable
in time appeared Two strong mon
cIashed, and one had to go down. Mr..
Blaine, not in good form physically and
with the weaker side of the conten-
ton went down. He had underesti-
mated his rivals backbone. and paid
the penalty OF his mistake.
Two strong men recently FLASHED
When Mr.. Roosevelt discovered that
he could not boss President Taft he
set TO work to destroy him, and did de-
feat him for reelection. He found he
had moderated the resolution OF his
friend to be his own man in office.
Not a few politicians-some of them
democrats-are expecting clash be-
tween Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Bryan be-
fore the administration ts much older
Both are strong men; and the calcula-
ton Is that. when the tariff Is disposed
of differences as to other measures will
arise between them. and just as Mr..
Blaine, who had nominated and elected
Gen. Harrison tried to dominate him.
Mr.. Bryan, who nominated Mr.. Wilson,
will try to dominate him.
SO far. however, Mr.. Bryan, ii Is fair
to say has shown not only thorough
loyalty to his chief, but a Difference
which has caused widespread and favor
able comment For man who so
confidently and aggressively led the
democratic orchestra for sixteen years.
and got the sounds he wanted. he has
dropped to second fiddle with both ease
and grace. and scrapes the catgut like
an old hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
Strong Men and Clashes.

History as wrote often provides mar
velous reading. In a current newspaper
story reference Is made 10 the contest at
Minneapolis In 1892 between Gen. Har-
rison and Mr.. Blaine for the republican
nomination for President. and this state
ment occurs.
Blaine was defeated for the nomina-
ton. and Harrison lost the election
through the detection of Blaines friends
Just as Harrison's friends under Conk-
ling in New York in 1854 turned against
Blaine and Cleveland was elected"
Gen. Harrison had no followers at all
In New York in 1884. He was not then.
strictly speaking, a national quantity. He
had been elected 10 the Senate in 1851,
and was only half through his term.
Mr.. Blaine lost New York that year
partly through the open detection of some
" Mr.. ConkIings followers, and partly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
I. RS ARGENTINE JAUNT.

From the Topeka State Journal
Probably there is no lost triD. % In
dians in Arizona. Anyway, the colonel
is reported to be booked for lecture
tour i'll Argentina.
From the Springfield Union.
What will Roosevelt find 10 shoot in
Argentina" inquiries "A Chicopee FAILS
reader. We haven't the slightest notion,
unless. perchance. it may be the SPONGE
headed idiot who invented the tango.
From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune
If Col Roosevelt makes that tWo-A rar
lecture tour he is said TO be talking
about. he will make things lively
From the Dcs Nones capital
Col. Roosevelt is going to lecture IN
Argentina. The subject is not Vet an
nounced. but will probably relate to the
use of milk as a beverage,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
A Fagin Under "Protection. "

Here Is another line of alleged police
graft in New York. A man named Raider
was convicted the other day in that city
of conducting a fence" together with
a. veritable school for pickpockets. The
next day he was taken before the trial
Judge, to whom he told his story of an
amazing connection between him and the
police He gave the names of four po-
licemen who he said We're in league
with him on the protection basis AS
result Of this arrangement whenever
one OF RAIDERS pupils was arrested these
policemen managed to secure his release
There were several ways of working his
illicit business. For instance, If RAIDER
found that some Of his loot was unstable
he would notify policeman friend, who
would then recover the plumber and get
a reward from the owner. the bargain be-
ing that the policeman and RAIDER should
divide the money. On one occasion re-
ward for valuable lot Of dental goods
was $500 half of which RAIDER was to re-
ceive but the policeman held out on him
and that started the trouble between this
modern Fagin and his allies. Not only
did the police protect RAIDERS pupils, but
the arrangement extended to the protec-
ton of the thieves from whom he bought
stolen goods. AS result of this story
the grand jury will be asked to investi-
gate and indictments against several po-
licemen for corrupt relations with RAIDER
will be sought. There is no occasion for
surprise at this disclosure. but on the
other hand. it is quite believable. Con-
sidering the revelations Of the Rosenthal-
Becker case, there is ground for accept
ing almost any tale of corruption that
NAV be told of the metropolitan police
force. The only question in which the
public is keenly interested is whether
means are possible by which this shame
full system of police graft can be cor
rected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
VACATIONATION.

Health Commissioner Ledere advises every
BODY TO be vaccinated against typhoid before
starting on summer vacation. He ADDS the
,ounsei: PAY less attention TO the scenery ana
more to hygienic surroundings. news
If now vacation brings vaccine
The doctors intimation-
A coined word both things might mean.
Which is 'yacationatlon
II scenery takes second place.
At home myself I'll station,
And there enjoy with painful grace
NV drear ''vacationation
Nv hideous X-ray photograph
I'll study with vexatfon;
Until at last, it makes me iaugh
Al my .'vacationation.
I'll also count up all the germs
That call for isolation;
And I'LL my head with doctors terms
In nv .'yaca tiunation.
No LederIe each flower and tree
Protests in mute negatlon;
Vacation more appeals 10 me
Than this "vacationation.
brooklyn Eagle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
Grief and Remorse.

NO said the stage manageT you are
the heroine. You are supposed to suffer
more than anybody else in the play You
must put yourself into frame of mind
which represents grief and remorse"
Il know" replied the leading woman
I'll try to make myself believe I'm one
of the people who paid 81 to see this
play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22

Prison investigators are convinced that
Sing Sing is not in a proper sanitary con-
dition. Modern building operations can
proceed to efface old penitentiaries with
out fear OF the customary protest against
the destruction Of an old landmark
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
Lack of Legislation.

II am told that sometimes the E,skimos
chew boots and shoes for nourishment.''
We'll" replied the systematic man, Il
suppose that's what they get for not hav-
ing any proper pure food laws"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22

AalDoad precautions about the drinking
pa10 served to passengers show most
psa1ssWorthy solicitude for health and
comfort With a little more care In the
haonA1sment Of brakes and engineers on
Ppfne-o6the lines. railway car should be
bne-of tho safest places in the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22

Banking and currency laws cannot be
expected to go infinitely into considera-
tons of art embellishments for new coins.
And the practical effect of the decora-
lions is not worth considering. The fact
that the new nickels do not buy as many
peanuts as the old ones did is not the
fault of either the Indian or the buffalo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
Contrasted Experience.

Each joy" say the sages, lis followed
too soon
BY grief. And perhaps that is why
The roses so fragrantly blossom in June
And the fireworks come out in July
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
Scientific Methods.

Are YOU going to make a farmer of
your boy?'
No. replied Farmer Corntossel But
just as soon as he gets home from school
he's going to teach me agriculture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
Retribution.

"Bliggins seems quite cheerful about his
divorce He says he has gotten even for
some of the trouble he has had.
''But his wife got alimony.'
Yes; but he got her to accept the fam
lily motor car as part payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-22

The Department of Agriculture has a
great many lines Of activity to keep
track of. But it will doubtless be spared
the necessity of undertaking the preven-
ton of railroad wrecks on the theory
that they interfere with the moving OF
crops.