davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-22
BEST SPIRIT FOR THE TIME
Good Idea Is That Thanksgiving Is the
Noblest Work That
Man Can Do.

Thanksgiving: The act of rendering
thanks, expressing gratitude for favors
or mercies; a public celebration of di-
vine goodness.
Thanksgiving day: A day set apart
for religious services in acknowledge
ment of the divine goodness.
By nature man is religious; and
Thanksgiving day is an annual re-
minder of this innate tendency. The
very first Thanksgiving and the man
ner OF its observance are not very
well defined in history. Perhaps the
following paragraph will give as sue
cint an epitome as is possible at this
remote distance:
THE fishermen were ordered to
'scour the seas for SPOIL the hunters
to shoulder their matchlocks and
bring in such game as would allow
the Mayfower colony in more special
manner to rejoice together The re-
suit was a supply of wild turkey, deer,
bear and game of every sort in such
| abundance as amply to feed the colony
for a week They had as guests the
friendly chief, Massasoit, and 80 of his
Indians. The Indians contributed to
the feast five deer and a great basket
of oysters This was the introduction
of the young colony to its afterward
favorite shellfish, and the women
cooked them as they best knew how.
The menu of that immortal dinner has
not, alas been preserved, but it is
known that the two dishes most fully
appreciated by the Indians as well as
the Americans were the brown roast
turkey and the pumpkin pie The
great feast of the week was outdoors,
for the air was balmy and the sun
bright. Massasoit was there in all the
bravery of scarlet coat trimmed with
lace and copper chain, given him
some time previous by Edward Wins
low. in a strange medley of Indian
garb and borrowing of European cos
tune, cementing there the bond of
friendship with the white settlers
which held good Al years"
In 1921 Governor Bradford after the
first harvest made provision for the
colonists' rejoicing together with
praise and prayer. In 1923 a day of
fasting and prayer in the midst of
drought was turned into thanksgiving
by the coming of rain during the pray
ers; gradually the custom prevailed of
appointing annually a thanksgiving
day after harvest These appoint
ments were made by the governors
proclamations. During the Revolution
ary war a day of national thanksgiv-
ing was annually recommended by con-
gress. For many decades the presi-
dent has annually appointed such a
day and the governors of the various
states have supplemented the same
words are but empty things" Since
actions speak louder than words
Thanksgiving is the noblest thanksgiv-
ing. To abound in Thanksgiving is a
Scriptural injunction. See that ye
do this said Paul.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-22
Time to Danish Depression.

You, perhaps, have had trials of the
severest kind, rebuffs, bitter disap
pointments, trouble that has clouded
life's sky, but there is compensation
in your life. The fine balance that ma
ture shows in her great scheme does
not stop with the natural world. 1t is
continued on through evolutionary
lines and finds compelling, convincing
expression in our lives!
Trouble is sometimes another name
for a character builder; disappoint'
ment frequently acts as a fine balance
wheel. The story can be carried on In
all directions CT experience.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-22
Bridearoom's THANKSGIVING.

A hundred years from now, sweetheart
We will not grieve DER chances lost,
Nor worry over meat or art,
Nor care what coal or clothes may cost
r. hundred years from now nor you
Nor will care a picayune
For cold, persistent landlords who
Browbeat, bulldoze and importune.
Then let us in this holy time
OF cheer give thanks for every joy.
And most of all for this, that I'm
No girl and you are not a boy.
S. E. KISER-
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-22
Reversible
Thanksgiving

Tets be thankful for the coal that's in
II the cellar;
Ifit's paid for, let's be thankful that it is;
If it isn't, let's be glad the other fellow
Must consider that the risk is wholly his.
Tets be thankful for the jobs at which
"a we labor;
If perchance they're not exactly what
we'd like
We may still be better fixed than some
poor neighbor
Who has just been bounced or called
upon to strike.
TETS be thankful if our relatives are
u present
To share the JOY we have; but if
they're not
The case will then, of course, be still
more pleasant,
So either way well have happy lot.
Tets be thankful if the grim old money
"a question
Doesn't serve to keep our turkey off
the plate
In case it does, we won't have indigestion
When the rich mans taking pills and
blaming Fate.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-22
To the Disseminated.

Let's be thankful, though care
May be sent us to bear,
For only the foolish may never know
That trouble still breeds
Wherever hope leads
That the flowers of joy are watered
By the cleansing tears of woe.
Let's be thankful, though still
There is many an i'll
That we long to have strength to clear
away,
For contentment is shown
By the foolish alone,
By the weak who are merely waiting
To return to their mother clay.
S Z. KISER-
The Colorado statesman., 1913-11-22
Mo One Too Poor to Give.

Something that rich, poor, weak
strong, young, old can give-thanks.
Did you ever think of that?
Just as long as you have heart
and may it be always-you can appre-
ciate something and be grateful. Poor
Indeed is that man or woman who in
this life can find nothing for which
thanks can be given.
The Hartford republican., 1913-09-12

Not long ago the Boston Herald
discussed the cookery Of futurists In
Paris. We now, writes Philip Hale In
that newspaper, hear Of orders given
in restaurants of Berlin: Caviar and
whipped cream. mutton with Benedic-
tine sauce, Bismarck herring with
strawberry ice. apples and bananas
with ground cheese, liver in absinthe,
roast beef with pineapple chunks
dipped In kuemmel. But pepper with
strawberries Is known In London
among the conservative. DR.. Johnson
ate cream with his berries and visit
ed friends whose berries were famous.
That Germans have had strange
tastes in cooking is known to all
American students that have SO.
journed- there, and other foreigners
have wondered in times past, as the
chronicler of Charles ": II saw such
kinds of meats eaten as a roasted
horse, a cat in jelly" (today beware
of jugged hare). little lizards In ho'
broth, frogs fried and divers sorts OF
meat, which l never knew what they
we're till they were eaten. And. fol-
Gods sake, what Is he that shall read
my writing. that see what Is com
monty eaten at feasts. that 1t Will MOI
In a manner break his hearth"
The Hartford republican., 1913-09-12
soap Eater Like Critic.


Alfred Noyes, the English poet. toss.
ed aside with q bitter laugh . roast
Of his last book.
"This critic" he said. reminds me
Of the old gentleman with the cold
only this critics cold 10 permanent
and. by jove. he's not aware he's got
It!
AT q club, one day, was taking .
wash and brush-up. when noticed an
old gentleman nibbling cake Of soap.
After each nibble he would chew the
soap thorghtfully. and then. smiling
and nodding his head. he would say:
"'Thank heaven. it's all right
IL asked the old gentleman what
ON earth he was up to. He explained
as he nibbled away at a large pink
cake:
"'well. you see. I've had such q
rotten bad cold for the last fortnight
that It's quite taken away my taste
Every day, to see II was improving
I've nibbled soap. This afternoon, for
the first time. find that the soap has
a quite distinct taste" He took q
large pink mouthful. 'Um-m yes
quite distinct. Therefore ! shant &c
home this evening. ! shall dine here
at the club"
The Hartford republican., 1913-09-12
DRUMMER'S LUCKY DAY
SCRAP or CONVERSATION GAVE
HIM PLAN or CAMPAIGN.
A. II Turned Out, Hs Was MIstaksa
In Conclusion Arrived At, but lt
Resulted In Capturing the
Order Looked For.

There n o silk merchant In the
Fourth avenue district who never tires
of telling how he got certain retailer
In one Of the smaller New England
cities as q customer when he was Q
knight of the grip, says the New York
Times. This Is the burden Of his tale:
"All men on the road have the ex-
perience of humping into stone wall
when II comes to selling a bill Of goods
to certain retailers. That was my ex-
perience with Smith. up In Haverhill.
No matter what I had or at what 1t
was priced. Smith never wanted any
thing Still he bought regularly from
several competitors. He wouldn't go
to lunch with me, nor would he accept
any of the other attentions that are
usually rendered good buyers.
T had practically decided not to
try him any more. when one evening
I overheard two other salesmen talk
ing In q hotel office. I didn't catch
the name of the man Of whom they
were talking. but when heard one
salesman say that he never would ac-
cept a lunch felt sure that they we're
discussing Smith.
"Tt's q funny thing about him. the
salesman went on. but he always goes
home to lunch, no matter how busy
he Is. Jones told me the other day
that It was because his wife was the
boss Of the household and made him
do II. She is very fond Of display. too,
and often makes him do things for
her that he doesn't want to do because
he IL unwilling to spend the money
thinking that I had something on
Smith I dropped In to see him the
next day right after he had come back
from lunch. He hadn't had time to
tell me to get out when Mrs. Smith
came in.
"'No more business today. Henry.
she said. ignoring me. Order up
good team and take me for q ride
smith didn't want to do It, but there
seemed to be no way out. Then l made
q bold play. told him by sign Ian
guage that would take her for thu
drive. The effect was surprising
With a glad smile he jumped to hi
feet, saying. Let me introduce Mr.
Brown Of New York, dear. He travels
for Blank & Co, and is an old frien'
Of mine. Would you mind II he cam
with us?'
Then I came into play again. 4
Mr.. Smith Is busy said to Mrs
Smith. may I volunteer to take yo'
for the rider Almost blushing sh
asked Smiths consent.
I'VE went for the drive. The mex
day Smith gave me a good order. an
he bought goods from US regularly vi
til he retired a few years ago. Th
best part Of the whole thing was tina
the men talking in the hotel offic
we're not discussing Smith. learne
afterward that they had been talkin
about another man. a merchant up !
Lowell"
The Hartford republican., 1913-09-12
Ambitious.

A dusky porter of religious inclina'
tions was employed In downtown
brokerage office. His name was Sam
One day he thought it was about
time he had had q raise. 30 he pre-
sented himself to the boss. cleared
his throat. and began little oration
he had prepared. Pardon me. sub.
for interruptin' you. sub. but find
that with this here high cost OF living,
and endeavorin' to keep up my regular
church contributions. | can't support
my family properly. just got to
have more money. suh."
The great man grinned.
well. SAM" he said. II see your
trouble. and IN give you that raise.
but remember. II is far better to give
than to receive"
II knows that. boss" replied Sam,
but | likes to get on that reception
committee mahself once In Q while" T"
New York Evening Post.
The Hartford republican., 1913-09-12
He kept the Day.


Say, you" said the policeman, n
he crossed the street to head on .
tramp that had just been driven away
from q basement door, whats up
around heref'
II can't tell you." was the reply.
There's something loose around
here. but what 1t 10 don't know"
"Nor l."
"Were you asking for something to
eat back there!"
Il was. braced up to the cook
and asked for q hand-me-out. and
after looking me over. she says:
"'Do you keep Sunday. sirr
"T surely does.' says !.
"What do we have Sundayr
"Ah, I see." said the officer. "You
couldn't tell her that"
But I did, your honor"
what did you tell herr"
"Why. what should say except II
was because Christopher Columbus
discovered America. She went for
the broom and then went for me. and
II you can tell me where the joke
comes In I'd like to hear 1t. l don't
want to 60 around having my feelings
hurt this way."-Baltimore American
The Hartford republican., 1913-09-12
OUR CLUBBING RATES.

THE REPUBLICAN and Louisville Herald
The REPUBLICAN and Courier-Journal. 15O
The REPUBLICAN and st. Louis GlobeDemocrat Ito
THE REPUBLICAN and Home and Farm. 1bO
The REPUBLICAN and Twcea Week Inquirer 1S
THr REPUBLICAN and Louisville Daily Herald .... $50
TIE REPUBLICAN, ana ua,ly vwensooro inquirer - $50
The REPUBLICAN and Twcea-Week Oboro Messenger 175
The REPUBLICAN and Kentucky Farmer. LIS
The REPUBLICAN and New Idea Womans Magazine. 13o
The REPUBLICAN and Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer 16O
The REPUBLICAN and Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer $b0
Address all orders to
THE REPUBLICAN,.
The Hartford republican., 1913-09-12

Constable Could Not see Breach Of
the Peace When Men We're Fight
Ing "'Monost TheyseIves."

A traveller was recently making his
way on horseback through the noun
tainous section inhabited by that class
known as the Free Staters." Turning
q bend In the peaceful road. he came
upon q strange gathering. In an ad-
Joining meadow we're half hundred
or more natives engaged with sticks.
stones, fats, and feet In battle royal.
while on the fence hard by sat two
score females cheering them on. The
battle was In earnest; and even while
the traveller. refining up in astonish-
ment, stood fascinated by the sight.
several Of the combatants bit the dust.
Looking round for some one that
might explain this fierce war In the
midst of such peaceful surroundings,
he spied. sitting on the fence. about a
hundred feet from the battle-ground.
and apart from the on-looking ladies'"
q lank aborigine. contemplatively
"chawin' tobacco. As he spurred up
to him. he saw. cleaning upon his
breast. the star Of q constable.
what are these people fighting
about?" queried the traveller. The
constable looked up languidly. sur
veyed the traveller at length. and then
spake.
"They's Jest some Free Staters hav-
in er picnic" he replied.
"But they are not picnicking." pro-
tested the traveller. they're lighting"
T reckon they is." replied the con-
stable, slowly uncoiling his legs and
carefully coiling them again.
"But," still protested the traveller.
"why don't you stop them? You are
a constable. I see. and you are sworn
to preserve the peace. That's flag.
rant breach of It."
The constable gazed on into infinite
space awhile: then slowly turned to
the stranger and. In the disgusted
tones of one who must needs explain
the obvious, said:
"They amt committin' no breach o
the peace; they's Jest fightin' 'monsst
theyselves!"-New York Evening
Post.
The Hartford republican., 1913-09-12

'T woke up suddenly the other night
and thought heard burglar In the
room. l sat up In bed, and that awoke
my WIFE"
what did she dor"
"She accused me. as usual. OF hav'
Ing q burglar dream. Said I'd never
hear a real burglar II l lived a thous'
and years. I said I'd bet would.
She said she'd bet | wouldn't. And
Just then a shadowy form rose from
behind the dresser and a hoarse voice
exclaimed: "He wins. ma'am!"
did you catch him?"
Catch him? didn't try. l Just
laid there and laughed. and heard
him slam the door and run down the
stairs. And my wife was so mad she
didn't speak to me for a whole day.
But I'll bet one thing"
what IL it3"
"Irl bet that burglar was a married
man." i.
The Hartford republican., 1913-09-12
Mlqht Be q Way.

Miss Ancient Wantiman (suddenly
awakening)-I see you have my pock-
stbook; but there's very little money
in that compared with what I have in
the bank.
Burglar (grufiy)-Well there amt
no way to git that!
Miss Ancient Wantiman-H'm! Are
you a single man?-Puck.
The Hartford republican., 1913-09-12

The Stoojent-For the love OF
Mike! Can't you go any faster than
this?
The Shefoor-Why. soitenly. But
ye see | have to stay on the car
Cornell Widow.
The Hartford republican., 1913-09-12
THE SECRET OF LONG LIFE.

life by neglect Of the by low1
OF Natures
Golden
No unless exhausted having
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-26
HosTEsses AT FAREWELL PARTY

THE MISSES OLGA Hide
brandt and Alma LANCE were the
hostesses at a delightful farewell par
t. given Saturday evening in honor
OF George and Louis Greimer, who will
leave for Mississippi the first part of
June. The affair was given at the
home of Mrs. William Matthey on
Thirtieth street, South Rock Island.
and % young people were the guests.
The evening was crowded full of
pleasure and it went ali too quickly
with games and music, Mrs. W. A.
Trome. Charles Olson and Arthur Hill
debrandt entertaining with musical
numbers. At late hour the hostess
es served refreshments. The house
was pretty and attractive in its dec
orations of pink and white; crepe pa
per. carnations and many kinds of
spring flowers carrying out the color
scheme The rain prevented the
young people from returning to their
homes until an early hour the follow
ing morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-26
BUSY BEES CELEBRATE

THE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF
the organization of the Busy Bee Sew
ing circle of the Eudorah Rebekah
lodge was fittingly and very pleasant
ly observed Saturday evening in the
small hall at the Odd Fellow hall AL
though the threatening weather kept
many away there was a good sized
crowd present to enjoy the hospitality
of the members of the circle. The
room was given a homelike appear
ance with simple decorations. An
ejoyable program was carried out,
consisting of selections by the High
School Glee club, readings by Miss
Margaret Carnaghan, Miss Louise NC
Lane, solos by Glenn Reid, piano sole
by Miss Crystal Lindsey. Frequent
encores were demanded and every
number was well given and the ladies
are very grateful to all those who as
sisted in making the program so en-
joyable At the conclusion of the
program ice cream and cake were
served. The ladies cleared $40 as g
result of their efforts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-26

90 Is a man of 30 too old fer me a
husband. Mother says he is too old
for me. He is a nice fellow and is
well thought OF by everybody. He
treats me fine. But he is as nice to
everybody. 90 These boys DOM so
with any other girls but US. Do you
think that is right?
NJ. S. NJ. P.
% Not if they are nice boys. (2)
No. II is true that the young boys
often do not know how 20 be consid-
crate of girls. (3) | think that they
are not in good taste and that they
spread disease. You are quite right
not 20 encourage them. a. His first
wife may have taught him something
about women. 90 Not if he is a good
man and can take good care Of you.
90 It is quite right il they really
care for you.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: When you
go 70 a dance and the young man you
go with does not talk % you while
dancing but does with the other girls
he dances with, what do you think
about him? What makes him that
way? l have been going with him
regular for ten months. Is he tired OF
me or what is 1t? w. L. VI.
Probably he likes you so vel that
he doesn't care 10 talk-thinks you
understand each other well enough
without talking all the time.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please tel
me do you see any harm in me going
to the young mans home that l e
with and spend the day or anything
like that? l go with his sister mos
Of the time. L.
If his sister invites you l. is al
right for you to go; but you cannot
properly go on the invitation of tbs
young man himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-26
ALUmNAE CLOSES SEASON.

THE TRI-CITY BRANCH OF THE
Illinois-Iowa Collegiate Alumnse as
sociation gave a luncheon Saturday
noon a. the Davenport Outing club,
the delightful gathering of some 40 OF
the members of the three cities
being the annual form of closing tho
seasons work William H. van
Dervoort OF Moline, who has made
some special study OF southern repub-
lies and the new canal, spoke enter
tainingly on Panama" and the open
ing of the new waterway TO the Pa
cifc. The luncheon was served in
the large dining rooms OF the first
floor, where tables were beautifully
decorated with masses Of snowballs
and purple columbine. -'he new Of
fcers elected at the last meeting took
their places. and there was a short
business session after the luncheon
hour when the following committees
I fer the work were named:
Membership and Press-Miss May
7 O'Connor, Rock Island; Miss Eleanor
Melin, Moline; Mrs. w. H. KimbalI,
| Davenport.
! Program-Miss Roma Vogt, Daven,
port; Miss Eleanor Scott, Moline
/ Miss Bertha Denning. Moline.
/ Educational-Mis Alma Buhlig
Rock Island; Miss Julia Gettemy
Moline; Miss Anna LaVenture, Dav
eEI ort.
EntertaiumeGt-Miss josephine Mir
field, Rock Island; Miss Henrietta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-26
FRANK-M'ANALLr.

THE FOLLOWING FROM THE
Kewanee Call of May % will be or In
terest to tri-city friends of the young
people concerned:
AT the Christian church parsonage
last evening Miss Myrtle McAnally of
Rock Island, and Car, Frank of this
city were married, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. Charles Will
Jams. The event, which was observed
at 8 o'clock was attended by only the
necessary witnesses.
In uniting the lives of these two
young people, Rev. Mr.. Williams used
the ring ceremony. The bride was at
tended by Miss Carrie Bartz, while
Arthur Barnett served as best man.
After the ceremony, the wedding party
repaired 70 the home of the bride
groom's mother, Mrs. Ella Maxfield,
where a three course wedding supper
was served.
Mr.. Frank is well known in this city,
having resided here for many years,
until short time ago when he NOV.
! ed TO Rock Island to make his home.
He has returned TO this city and is
now employed as timekeeper in the
tapping department at the Kewanee
works Of the National Tube company
1t was while a resident of Rock Island
/ that he made the acquaintance Of the
young lady who last evening became
1 his wife. Mrs. Frank has resided in
Rock Island all her life until the pres.
ent and enjoys a large acquaintance
of friends in that city who will wish
her happiness in her welded life. Mr.
and Mrs. Frank left today for a shor'
wedding trip to Peoria and vicinity
On their return to this city they vii
make their home at 1915 East Lake
street. They expect to return 10 Ke
vance about the 25th Of this month"