davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20

must work to make buckle and tongue
meet-and there are tens OF thousands
Of farmers who have to face these con-
ditions. In other places the womenfolk
Of the farm must work because the am
bition of the farmer and his wife is to
leave all Of the members OF the family
a modest patrimony In property and
valuable one in industry and frugality.
No people are so provident as the
farming class. The hand-to-mouth exist
ence that characterizes the average city
dweller does not appeal to the farmer.
At all hazards he wants to leave some
thing for his children. Then there Is
very large class Of farmers womenfolk
who have to work simply because they
cannot get help. The working girl goes
to the city and takes a shopgirl's job at
low wages or a servants place where the
duties are light. There is consequently
no help to be had.
Here is man who owns fifteen
thousand-dollar farm. He married the
daughter of man who owned three or
four such farms. They have six children.
hands to cook for. They have six or
eight cows to milk and the milk and
butter to look after. two or three hun
dred chickens to feed. a garden to at
tend to. Help in the house cannot be
had for love or money. The cannery, the
shirt factory and the city job have taken
away all available help. So 1t Is work,
work. work from o'clock in the morn
ing to at night for all hands. indoors
and out The farmer is worried to think
that his family must work this way, but
there Is no other way except to sell out
and buy a small farm or go into some
other kind Of business. There are tens
of thousands of farmers with this prob
lem.
X
And the farmers son. Here is a repre-
sentative farm, with 200 acres, sixty head
Of cattle, two
The Farmers Son Has dozen hogs. a
a Hard Time of It. aUaA s =. snee or
twenty horses. It 81 winter. At 5 o'clock
in the morning all hands get out. The
boys take their lanterns and go to the
barn. One Of them feeds and curries
the horses, while the two others must
look after the other stock. Everything
Is fed by breakfast time which the girls
of the household have ready by daylight
After breakfast the stock must be turn
ed out and other chores done. and the
schoolhouse. mayhap a mile away. must
be reached by or half-past. School is
out at 4. A half hour later the boys are
back home feeding the stock. Maybe
they get that done by dark, but II the
weather is bad they do not Supper is
eaten after dark. and by half-past the
childrn turn to their books. They must
get up their lessons before going to bed.
A hard way to go to school? Yes.
And the picture of the city boy getting
up at half-past Z. having his bath. eat
ing breakfast prepared by a servant.
going to school on street car, getting
back home a little after and spending
the remainder of the day in play and
study does not add zest to the life of
the country boy. But that life either kills
or cures. A census of the bar, the pulpit
the counting house. the forum, of every
profession shows that hard life though 1t
may be, the farmers son is well repaid
for it all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20
Out of the Mouths of Babes

Governess-If l were cousin german
TO YOU. what relation would my father
be TO you. MildSed?
Small Mildred-Dutch uncle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20
Potomac River Landings


Steam leave 7th st. wharf for Baltimore and
river points Monday, Wednesday and Saturday,
70 IN: arrive Baltimore second morning out. Leave
Bsltimore. Pier 3, Light St. Monday. wednesday
and Saturday. pm; arrive Washington second
morning out. River freight prepaid. Passenger
service nrst-cIsss. Freight received until S:sS
d. IN on sailing days.
JOS. r. STEPHENSON, Agent,
Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Rwy. Co.,
Telephone Main 745. It'll st, What
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20

johnny said the teacher can vol
tell me what skeleton is9"
Yes. ma'am." replied johnny. -
skeleton is man that hasn't an,
meat on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20

Teacher-Are pro" and con" synon.
ymous or opposite terms?
Bright Boy-t'ro-gress and Congress
Teacher-Give an example
Bright Boy-Progress and Cong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20

1t pays to read the want columns of
The Star. Hundreds Of situations are
Alled through them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20
WEATHER.
Unsettled Tonight and Sunday,
With Occasional Rain.

District of Columbia and Maryland
Unsettled tonight and Sunday with oc-
casional rain, warmer tonight, mod
crate southeast to souh winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20
About $1,000, 900 Hard
Worked Farmer Women.

hard. even i'm weil-to-do families. In
some places this is the result of feeling
on the psEt Of the farmer that AZ banda
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20

BORROW 800 on SALARY FOL
six months or longer. BY government employ
of good standing. Address Rox ~. Star oft..e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20

John Rupert is getting his boat in
trim to take it from Anacostia to the
Patuxent river. Rupert is also plan
ming several trips to the Patuxent this
faii and expects TO not only get some
good strings of fish, but to bag some
birds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20

number of big catches of rock and
tailor have been made during the past
week at Chesapeake Beach. Capt Freed
ley and Supt. Donald went to the rocks
below the beach several days ago and re-
turned with a good string of fish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-20

Louis NJ. Thare has returned from a
fishing trip to Rock Point, where he had
some good luck He is contemplating
another trip there while the rock, tailor
and perch are biting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
LOCAL MINSTRELS
PLAY DAVENPORT
Metropolitan Bunch to Occupy
the Grand Theatre on
Dec. 81.

Davenport is the next city to be con-
quered by the Metropolitan Minstrel
company, and on the afternoon and
evening of Dec. 81. which glance at
the calendar will show to be one week
from next Sunday, the Rock Island
cork artists will appear at the Grand
opera house in the Iowa metropolis.
Since organizing this year the Metro
politan bunch has given one perform
ance, and that at Matherville several
weeks ago. Their show was scream
in that city and all who attended seem
ed greatly pleased.
The day following the initial show,
Harry Goff, who was a principal in the
cast, became i'll and a few days later
died. In respect to him, the minstrels
have not played since, but following
the holidays plan to perfect schedule
of dates and finally wind up the season
with several performances in Rock Is
land.
For the show in Davenport several
new features, which Manager Hide
brandt says are too good to divulge,
are to be staged. Davenport theatre
goers will very likely be rendered
home talent treat, the like OF which
has seldom, if ever, been staged there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
WAGNER'S REVIEW
CLOSING Stock Letter.

New York, Dec. s.-Stocks were in
vigorous demand in the early trading
and the tone was almost huoyant- La
ter in the day il was rather mixed, for
instance, Sugar and New. Haven turn
ed weak
The change in the early trading SEN
timent was largely due TO the tone OF
Washington dispatches, which indicat-
ed the prospect Of a disappearance OF
antagonism toward the corporations,
and furthermore the announcement
that the New Haven would be permit
ted 10 carry out the readtustment
plans without government obstacles.
We do not consider the afternoon
..let-down" at all important. but of
course the market is not yet big
enough or broad enough TO take
stocks easily.
We regard the stock market gener-
ally as a constructive proposition and
believe the money that there is in it
for some time 10 come will be on the
bull side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
HIS BLOOD TO ANOTHER;
INFECTION TAKES LIFE

Grand Rapids. Mich, Dec. S.-For
the chance to save life and to rescue
his own little family from financial
straits Clare E. Skinner, a stenog-
rapher, gave up his life in hospital.
The young man died as the result of
an infection following an operation in
which his blood was transfused in an
effort to save the life of Jacob Meyer,
a former student in the medical
schools of the University of Chicago
and the University of Michigan. Meyer
died last Thursday
One day nearly two weeks ago Skin
ner sat in his poorly furnished fiat
wondering how he was to meet certain
pressing debts. While his wife busted
herself with the supper he picked up
newspaper. This advertisement
caught his eye:
WANTED-Six ounces of blood. 800
will be paid for same. Call at De-
tention hospital.
In this item Skinner saw a chance
to meet the family bills. Next day he
went to the hospital. He was told
Meyer had been taken to the HOSPITAL
suffering from a mental breakdown.
While his nurse had dozed he had
managed to secure a knife and had
gashed his leg. The loss of blood be-
fore his condition was discovered was
such as to necessitate a TRANSMISSION
operation IL he were to recover
Skinner promptly DOTTED his coat,
rolled up his shirt sleeves and sub
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

mitted to the bleeding operation. After
enough blood had been taken from
him he returned home. Two days
later the cut in his arm made by the
physician developed an infection. Pre-
ventive methods were used by the
surgeons and he seemed to be on the
road to recovery when pleuro-pneu-
monia developed. which In his weak
ened condition he could not Withstand.
Meyers brother. John, who was
notified at his home In Gronigen, The
Netherlands, when the TRANSMISSION
operation was performed. made a race
with death and reached the bedside
of his relative about four hours before
his death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

ether than North American exporting
countries are shipping lightly. There
continues a good continental demand
and Australian offers are firmer. To-
wards midday there was some little
reaction from the high of the morning.
but at 1870 the undertone was firm and
prices were 3 higher from Saturday
Corn opened Il lower and later jan
uary further declined Il with the un-
dertone easy Worlds shipments were
large and the mild weather has reduc-
ed consumption and therefore there Is
a smaller demand both for cargoes
and parcels.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
weA1HER coNpITIoNs.

Rain or snow from the lake region
and the St Lawrence valley south
ward 90 northern Florida has resulted
during the past - hours from Satur-
days southwestern storm which has
moved with increasing intensity from
southern Missouri TO New England
This disturbance has also caused high
winds in the central valleys. the lake
region and the north Atlantic sections
The northwestern area OF high pres
sure overiies the territory from the
north Pacific coast 10 the central val
leys and the gulf states. Much lower
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

1.-The Traffic" as it is being presented
at Towards theatre, Chicago, agree
upon the excellence of the acting and
the perfection of the staging. Mana
Bryant, the beautiful young leading
woman, has won for herself home
in the hearts of Chicago playgoers,
and John C. Livingstone-who imper-
sonates the cadet (procurer). the most
despicable character on the stage-has
won plaudits from all auditors.
The great cast includes Claire Sin
claire, Laura Adams, Clifford Thomp-
son, Lois Bolton, Bessie Sankey and
other sterling players. 1t is now sure
of a long run at Towards theatre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Morning Grain Letter.

Chicago. Dec. S.-The feature of the
past week is the growth of confidence
in all grain values. Extension OF this
sentiment is marked. The second feat
ure is the steady adoption of small Ar
gentine wheat crop ideas. Argentine
wheat surplus is now regarded as not
above 100000. Wheat visible today
should decrease 100000 to 100000.
The corn and oats visible should also
decrease. II will take several weeks
TO test the new bull details and theories
in oats and wheat. The bull theories
in corn are old and cannot be improv-
ed. Around Dec. 10 to 20 there will
probably be fair corn arrivals at Chi
cago. but meanwhile further nervous
ness on the part of December shorts
seems certain.
Cash corn men say the price will be
affected little by any increased re-
ceipts this week. There will be a good
demand for corn. European wheat
visible is about 100000 below last
year and the current pace of weekly
worlds shipments cannot build up I'M
wieldly supplies abroad. Shipments
OF meats. lard and dressed beef from
Chicago last week were way above last
year and large enough to suggest firm
ness in the provision list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Local and Foreign

7.65; light. s7s5dLs5; pigs. $3.50
1925; bulk, S7.7Od7s5.
Cattle steady to 1Oc lower. Beeves,
S675G $40: COWS, S3.25d 500; stock
ers, $5.25d74O; Texans. s6.4da 40;
westerns. S61OG $50; calves, $3.50
HOO.
Sheep steady, s3.O0GS $40. Lambs,
S5.75 $500.
Hogs: St Louis. 1900; St. Joe.
$500; Sioux City. $500; St Paul. TO-
600
Close of Market.
Hogs closed steady at early prices.
&c TO 10c higher than Saturdays av-
erage
Mixed. S75OG7.S7; good. s7.75d
1872: rough, $3.50 7.65; light. s7.45G
7S5.
Cattle strong
Sheep steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
LiverpooI Situation.

Liverpool. Dec. S.-The wheat mar
ket opened steady, unchanged to Is
higher. and later further advanced q
TO y on our agents reports of unset
tied weather in Argentine with rain in
parts. and this was augmented by
cables received here by private firms
reporting threshing returns very IN
satisfactory and the quality light
weight. Worlds shipments were light
with a small percentage TO the United
Kingdom, and thus II is shown that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

temperatures are now general east of
the Rockies and clear skies prevail in
all except the northeastern sections.
The continued eastward movement OF
the high will be -ttended by fair
weather in this vicinity tonight and
Tuesday. without much change in tenn
perature-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Drift Of the Weather.

Illinois and Missouri-Fair tonight
and Tuesday.
Iowa-Partly cloudy tonight and
Tuesday, higher temperature north.
Minnesota-Ursettle tonight and
Tuesday: probably snow hurries in
north tonight, warmer tonight north
east.
and Tuesday.
North Dakota-Fair tonight and
Tuesday; somewhat lower north and
west tonight.
South Dakota-Fair tonight and
Tuesday; colder extreme west.
Nebraska, Kansas, Montana and
Wyoming-Fair tonight and Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Chicago Cash Grain.

Wheat-NO. r. sG1z N S7Iz. No. T.
93GS5 No. hw. sSz. n 900. No ,
NV. S9d S9iz No. ! rs. s11z n 80: No.
2 ms. SO1z d91. No. rs. ssd 80. No.
4 ms. s5n 81: No. . =. sOd SO1z No. 3
=. Ss5z a 1912; 30. : s, S5Hs7. No !
VIC. 9O5z dS1: No. vc. s9lz n 80; No.
2 VIC. $50 as9: No. durum. S5Iz a
SC1z: No. 3 durum. s3asj.
Corn-No. . new. 72Iz No. . V. 3;
No. 3. CA 10. No. y. G9a7l. No. ,
Y 7O24 az, No. :, C5iz n 6S1z No. I
". GGnGs; No. Y. G7H7O. sym. Goa
IS: sgy. CONC5.
Oats-NO. ? ". 41f4 N421.; No. 4 W.
401z N 49,, standard. 41aa 1924; So.
30.
Liverpool Cables.
Wheat-Opened unchanged TO -
pu. closed = up.
Corn-Opened - on. closed y to
q OF.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

Chicago and New York markets fur.
nished BY E. W. Wagner & Co. mem
bers Chicago Board OF Trade. grain,
provisions, stocks and cotton: private
wires to ali financial centers- COrre-
spondents on the New York Stock and
Cotton Exchanges. Tri-city Office in
cutie 300 Best Building Phone ROCK
Island 330.
p. J. MCCORMICK. Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

- Noisy Noise Annoys an Oyster.
Oysters are such nervous creatures
that n sudden shock. such rs a loud
will kill many hundreds
of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
AT THE ILLINOIS.

robin Hood" a comic opera pro-
duced a quarter century ago by the
Bostonians, one of the famous singing
organizations of that day, has been re-
vived, and after successful runs in the
larger cities of the east, is now on
tour in the middle west. The revival
is under the auspices of the Dekoven
Opera company Robin Hood" was
sung last night at the Illinois theatre,
and those who heard the opera as
given by the Bostonians say that the
performance presented here last night
lost nothing by comparison. The au-
dience was not large, but doubtless
there would have been a capacity pat
ronage had the opera been offered any
time but Sunday. Miss Enrica Clay,
the prima donna of the organization,
was said to have been indisposed, and
the role of Maid Marian was sung by
Lorena Carman, a young woman with
a sweetly perfect voice and endowed
with unusual physical charms. 1t was
stated that it was Miss Carman's in
itial appearance in the part with the
De Koven company. If this be true
she is to be congratulated on = -e-
markable performance, though she
betrayed weakness in the climaXes,
due, as was to be expected, to lack of
confidence in herself in approaching
vocal heights in passages with which
she is not yet familiar. The company
is powerful vocally, the principals be-
ing beautifully balanced. George
rockingham, said to be the only sur
vivor of the original Bostonians, is a
member of the company. appearing in
his old role of Friar Tuck. Though
nearing his four score, he is still as
lively as he was in the old days, and
he sings well. Others whose work
stood out prominently were Joseph
Parsons as Little John, Sara Maxon
as Alan a-dale, Jerome Daley as Will
Scarlet, Helena Morrill, as Annabel,
Tillie Salinger as Dame burden,
Misha Ference as Robin Hood, Phil
Branson as the sheriff of Nottingham
and Sid Braham as Guy of Osborne
The opera is to be sung tonight at the
Burtis, in Davenport.
The latest Mutt and JEFF" series en-
titled "Muff and JEFF in Panama" Will
be the attraction at the Illinois tonight. 4.
In the new piece the favorite news
er appear under various captions and
guises. They are ne'er-do-wells, sail
ors, walters. pseudo secret service
agents and pose as other characters
with most encouraging results, at
least to. the audience. II is promised
there is lots of fun. plenty of excit-
ing adventures. catchy songs. pretty
girls and features that are only ex-
clusively harbored in a show of this
kind. Manager Gus Hill has left
nothing undone to make the offering
one to conjure with. He has selected
a competent cast of people who help
to provide an entertainment. calculated
to find immediate approval anywhere.
Little Women" the dramatization
of Louisa NJ. Alcotts much-loved story
which held New York playgoers in its
grasp all last season, will be present
ed by William A Brady at the Illinois
next Friday night Mr.. Brady prom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
EN- PRE-
FAMILY, MOLINE.

Pantages vaudeville perform
anLes daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
E1,eatelgS
ILLINOIS.

Dec. s-Gus Hills Mutt and JEFF
in Panama"
Dec. 12-William Brady's New York
cast in Little Women"
Dec. 14-Cohan and Harris's stop
Thief"
EMPIRE.
High class vaudeville-Two per-
formances daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

ises that the breeziness and charm of
the familiar story have been faithfully
maintained. He has been most care
full in his selection of types" to i'm
personate Meg, Beth, 10, Amy,
Laurie, Mr.. and Mrs. March, the pro-
fessor, old Hannah, Aunt March and
all the others over whose joys and
struggles so many millions of readers
have laughed and wept. Much atten-
ton has also been given to a faithful
staging of scenes which are so well
described in the book. Many of the
identical costumes and properties
used by the March girls in their home
plays will be used in this production.
AS is we'll known the character of 10
is Miss Alcott herself, while Meg, Beth
and Amy are her sisters. Anna. Eliza
beth and May. 1t was from John AL
colt, Miss Alcott's favorite nephew,
that Mr.. Brady secured many of the
articles used throughout the play.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
CITY CHAT
(Advertisements.)

Buy a home OF Reidy Bros.
For express, call William Trefz
TriCity Towel Supply company.
Independent Express & Storage
X. !. 95I
Attend the 25-cent dinner and the
bazar given Tuesday. Dec. 9. by the
Humane society at the Memorial Chris
tian church. Dinner served from IL
o'clock. Afternoon lunch, Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Attic HOWARD, CHICAGO.

of white slavery, a drama in 4 acts
by Rachael Marshall and Oliver Bail
ey, has shocked and puzzled all Chi
cago with it's frank audacity and its
splendidly truthful message. Packed
house. of enthusiastic people assure
the amazing success of this unique
play With one accord the critics of
Chicago acclaimed IL, and, in spite of
it's daring revelations, the police of
the big city have sanctioned its con-
tinuance. II is causing more comment,
more divergence of opinion and more
popular interest than any play of the
season. Those who have Witnessed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Chicago Estimates Tomorrow.
Primary Movement.
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
OPENING Of Market.

Hogs $1,000. left over 2.Gl2. opened
sc lower than Saturdays average.
Mixed 7.25G7.S5. good 7.G5F n $50.
rough 7.2Oa 80. light 7.3pa7.75.
Cattle 5000. steady 10 1Oc lower.
Sheep 10000. IOc lower
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
NEW YORK STOCKS

New York. Dec. S.-Following are
the quotations on the New York stock
market today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08
Southwest Receipts.
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Dec. s.-Following are the whole
sale quotations on the local market
TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08

Little Women" the dramatization
Of Louisa NJ. AIcott's nuch-loved story
which held New York playgoers in its
grasp all last season, viii be present
ed by William A Brady at the Illinois
next Friday night Mr.. Brady prom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-08


@ ssa aa - S sssa
Evening journal., 1913-07-07

EoR caper sauce always chop the
capers finely, add a little
chopped parsley and stir into
melted butter sauce just before serv-
ing.
1T is a good plan TO have individ-
ual markings for bath towels. The
initials may be embroidered in
chain stitch.
~ HE old or frayed rag is a delu-
sion, not a duster. Its particles
Of lint and ravelings will make
double work
wv HEN eggs are scarce and they
w are needed for puddings. a
dessertspoonful Of cornstarch
may be substituted for one egg.
I'm making salads do not chop your
meats and celery in a chopping
bowl. Cut into the desired sized
pieces with scissors. This is quick
er, neater and cleaner than the old
way.
IF there is a leak in the gas hose,
cover the spot with melted par
affn; when cool, varnish with
shellac varnish. This will remedy an
old hose, making it useful for many
more months.
EAKETTLES would last longer, If
after use, they were turned up
side down TO drain dry. II is
the little drop of water left at the
bottom which starts the rust that
ends in a leak.
~ o make a good floor polish melt a
trife less than a half a pound
OF beeswax and pour il into a
quart of turpentine, and add to il 5
cents worth OF ammonia. Put II in a
tan pail and set in another vessel