davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14

FOR SALE OR RENT Typewrlters,
ali makes. best terms; patronize
home trade. w. e. Banks, Vegas
1O1, 926 Fourth.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14

FOR SALE-My residence at 62O Co
lumbia avenue, very cheap; it will
pay you to investigate, E. S. Lewis.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14
Sfrayed Of Stolen

sTRAYED or stolen from 1909 Main
street brown scotch collie. Reward
for his return.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14
For Rent

FOR RENT Three room house fur
nished, light and water in house.
Apply Clement Curio Store.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14

PUBLIC SALE Mich cows at Papen
ranch one mile south of town, Fri
day, November 90 Anthon Suhr.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14
for Sale

FOR sALE-Pony mare and colt, SIS.
A bargain. S. Powers.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14

WANTED-A salesman to handle our
line in Las Vegas and vicinity.
bend required; good proposition.
Write Grand Union Tea Co. Color
ado Springs, Colo, for particulars.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14

WANTED-A good reliable girl for
general housekeeping. Apply 1O16
Fifth street.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14

WANTED Reliable woman for cook.
ing and general housework. Apply
Mrs. j. S. Clark, 1117 Eighth street.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14

Mrs. Doyle Yez lift it on yer head.
Mr.. Doyle Begorra, the next thing
Oi will be leaving me head In me hat
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14
Wanted

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Apply rs Fourth street.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-14


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w, e. GORTNER,
l4-2f-2S-5. Special Master
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-29

The passengers on these remaining
ships number 7,772, of whom 1850
are on the giant liner Olympic, due
here this afternoon or early tomor-
row. The Olympic left Liverpool Au-
gust 3d. The st. Paul and the Es-
payne are due tomorrow with 1000
passengers.
AS the Adriatic steamed up the har-
Dor it was noticed that she had four
business like six-inch guns aboard.
Two were on the forward and two
others guarded the aft deck. Sec
opd officer Gilbert, a member of the
British naval reservists, was in
charge of the guns.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-29

I. W. W. agitators are at work in
the grocery trade. Paul Price, .Jc.>-
secretary, has called meetin@ ="
tonight at l. w. w. headquarters in
the Mortimer Building. He urges all
grocery clerks to attend. A circular
addressed to clerks says: Nearly
everything you sell has gone up in
price. Why shouldn't your labor go
up in price," ..-..
1890
PHILIPPINE NcILKRN NOW Is
ADJUTANT GENERAL
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-29
BIG OCEAN LINER ARRIVES IN
U. S. WITH AMERICANS

New York, Aug. 29.-The White
Star liner Adriatic locked today with
1873 passengers, most, of them
American refugees, aboard. The
Adriatic left Liverpool August 20.
The arrival of the big liner leaves
eight ships of the International Mer-
camille Merchants Marine on the
high seas bound for the United States
and Canadian ports.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-29
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Springfield, III.-Notice of dissolu-
ton of light and power companies in
sixteen smaller cities in Illinois was
filed with secretary of state. In ev-
cry case business has been taken up
by an enormous syndicate using CEN
trail power stations.
Neutrality-suspicious. says he has
been informed that Chill would not
exhibit at Panama-Pacific exposition.
Marion, III.-Race war is imminent
at Freeman Spur, mining camp. Sew
eral clashes between white and black
miners already occurred over alleged
violations of union rules.
Washington. - Ambassador Page
in London informed state department
that British censorship regulations
provide that only messages passing
between diplomatic missions and U.
S. may go in cipher. All others in plain
English.
New York.-Robert Collier, mil
ionaire publisher, seriously i'll.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-29

BIG PRIZES FOR HERO AIRMEN
Paris.-M. Andre Michelin, head of
the great tire firm, has offered Presi-
dent Poincare $4,000 to reward the
most heroic acts of aviators. The first
to distinguish himself sufficiently will
receive not less than $4,000, and if
the winners of any prizes succumb
the money will be awarded to their
wives and children.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

Talking of the finger print system
for the Identification of criminals. a
Scotland Yard detective remarked the
other day that, although no system is
infallible, the police. given a finger
print of man who has been through
their hands, will tell you who he is in
nine hundred and ninety-nine cases
out of thousand. Furthermore. II
is matter of Indifference to the Eng
fish police by which finger or thumb
the print is made; it can be easily
traced. 1t was pointed out that in
France the police depend to a great
extent on physical measurement for
identification, but while measure
ments are always taken by Scotland
Yard, they are only regarded as of
secondary Importance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
CURTAINS ARE WORTH CARE
Their Usefulness May Be Prolonged
With Little Pecaution at
Cleaning Time.

When doing up fine curtains the
weight alone of the heavy work often
tears the curtain. To avoid this, take
cheesecloth that has been shrunk. or
old sheets sewed together, on which
carefully haste the curtains. After
shaking out the dust. soak in cold
water Put in suds and boil. Gently
lift up and down in the water Rinse
in several waters, the last slightly
blued for white curtains. or stained
with coffee for ecru. Put through the
wringer; never wiring by hand. Set
up the stretcher, and after doubling
your curtain to find the center, com
mence to pin on from center TO out
side. Keep the curtains constantly
wet while pinning on, or they may
tear. Four curtains may be pinned
on at once, so keeping all pairs pre-
cisely the same size and shape for bay
or double window. A little starch may
be added to the last rinsing water If
desired,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
HIS FIRST YEAR AT FARMING
IN SASKATCHEWAN
Min Premiums and Prizes in
Competition With the
Word.

There are thousands OF young men
filing positions in stores and offices,
and in professional occupations
throughout the United States, who in
their earlier life, worked - the farm.
The allurements of city life were at
tractive, until they faced the stern
reality. These people would have
done better had they remained on the
farm. Many of them, convinced of
this, are now getting back to the
land" and in the experience. no bet
ter place offers nor better opportunity
Canada. Many of them have taken
advantage of it. and there are TO be
found today, hundreds of such, farm
ing IN the Provinces Cf Manitoba,
Saskatchewan and Alberta. The con-
iitions that surround farming opera.
lions today are so much superior TO
those in existence during their early
farming days, that there is an attrac'
ton about it. Improved machinery
level and open plains. no rocks to
shun, no trees to cut down. but wide
stretches with miYe-long burrows, ele
vators to handle the grain, railways to
carry it to market, and bring almost
to their doors the things necessary to
operate. Splendid grazing areas. ex
ceIlent opportunities for raising cattle
These things are all so different from
what they once were that there is rea
son to speak of the attractions. r. II
Crossman of Kindersley. Saskatche
wan, the man who won such splendid
prizes at the international Dry Farm
ing Congress held at Tulsa, Oklahoma
last fall, grew the prize grains during
his first year farming. Up to 1913 he
was an engineer and the only knowl
edge he had of farming was that OBJ
tanned when he was boy. That was
very useful; in fact it was valuable
to him. He had not forgotten it
Thousands with as little experience as
he had can do we'll by taking up one
Of the 160-acre grants offered by the
Canadian government. = Advertise
ment
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
THE RIGHT SOAP FOR BABY'S
SKIN

In the care OF beby's skin and hair,
Cuticura Soap is the mothers IA
vorite. Not only is It unrivaled In
purity and refreshing fragrance. but
its gentle emollient properties are
usually sufficient to allay minor irri-
tations, remove redress, roughness
and chafing, soothe sensitive con6i-
lions. and promote skin and hair
health generally. Assisted by Cuti-
eura Ointment, it is most valuable in
The treatment Of eczemas, rashes and
itching, burning infantile eruptions.
Cuticura Soap wears to wafer, often
outls sting several cakes of ordinary
soap and making its use most eco
nomical.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with SIP. Skin Book. ADD IS most
card "Cuticura. Dept l., Boston. ADJ.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Trainino YOUNG Fishermen.

At Hull, England. school is being
built under a scheme of the Hull Cor
poration, and its purpose is the train
ing of men for the fishing industry.
The roof will be similar to the dock
of North Sea trawler, fitted with
wheelhouse and compass, two masts.
semaphore posts for signaling and all
the necessary tights, so that the stu
dents may be taught the principles of
navigation in as nearly as possible the
same conditions as on the high seas.
Among other departments, the school
viii possess a INCORPORATING room and
a net-making room. and each class
room will be fitted with all appliances
necessary to the instruction of nayiga-
ton and seamanship.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
FRIENDLY TIP.
RESTORED Hope and Confidence.

After several years of indigestion
and its attendant evil influence on the
mind. it is not very surprising that
one finally loses faith in things gen.
orally.
AN. Y. woman writes an interesting
letter. She says:
Three years ago l suffered from an
attack Of peritonitis which left me in
a most miserable condition. For over
two years suffered from nervousness.
weak heart, shortness of breath, could
net Sleep, etc.
My appetite was ravenous but /
felt starved all the time. had plenty
of food but it did not nourish me be.
cause of intestinal indigestion. Medi-
cal treatment did not seem to help. I
got discouraged. stopped medicine and
did not care much whether l lived or
died
One dsy friend asked me why /
didn't try Grape-Nuts food. stop drink
ing coffee and use Postum. l had lost
faith in everything. but to please my
friend began TO use both and soon
became very fond of them.
1t wasn't long before got some
strength. felt decided change in my
system, hope sprang up in my heart
and slowly but surely l got better. ]
could sleep very well, the constant
craving for food ceased and | have
better health now than before the at
tack Of peritonitis.
Ny husband and I are still using
Grape-ssuts and Postum"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek. Mich. Read 80 he Road to Well.
vile, in pkgs. 'Th res a Reason"
Ever read the ah,ve letter. A new
one appeSrs frorl time 10 time. They
are genuine, TIE, and fun of Eun,=D
Interest.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Sig Months, Cake

Work one-half cup of shortening
(using butter and lard in equal proper
tons until creamy, then add grad
ually. while beating constantly, one
cupful of sugar, two eggs well beaten
and one-half cupful of molasses. Mix
and sift two and one-haIf cups of
bread -four, one teaspoonful Of cream
of tartar, one-hah teaspoonful OF
soda, one teaspoonful of cinnamon,
one-fourth teaspocnful of Glove and
one-fourth teaspoonful of mace. Add
alternately with one-half cup milk to
first mixture and beat vigorously; then
add one cup of raisins, seeded and cut
in small pieces and dredged with two
tablespoonfuls of pastry -four. Turn
into two bread pans and bake in q
moderate oven As minutes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Rnttnr Scotch

Three cupfuls of white sugar, hall
cupful of water, half a cupful Of
vinegar or half a teaspoonful of
cream of tartar, tablespoonful of
butter and eight drops of extract of
lemon. Boil without stirring until it
will snap and break. just before TAX
ing from the fire add a quarter of a
teaspoonful OF soda, pour into we'll
buttered biscuit tins to the depth OF
a quarter of an inch. Mark off into
squares when partly cold
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Also In the Trade,

We'll, John" said the doctor. who
had been rather rudely reused from
his afternoon nap, whats wrong with
your"
I've sprained my wrist rather bad
ly, sir" explained the blacksmith of
the village.
The doctor examined the wrist, and
looked grave.
Thomas" he called to his surgery
boy, go upstairs and bring me down
that phiai on the table"
With Indignation in his face, the
blacksmith started TO his feet.
File" he yelled. NO. you don't.
If this hands got to come of you'll
use a knife or an ax!"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

and now feel fine. l am regular, my
stomach is better and my pains have all
left me. You can use my name if you
like. l am proud of what your rene
dies have done for me. - Mrs. MARY
GAUTHIER, q Ridge ST., Montpelier, VT
An Honest Dependable Medicine
1t must be admitted by every fair
minded, intelligent person, that medi-
cine could not live and grow in popularity
for nearly forty years, and to-day hold
a record for thousands upon thousands
of actual cures, as has Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, without
possessing great virtue ard actual
worth. Such medicines must be looked
upon and termed both standard and
dependable by every thinking person.
If you have the slightest doubt
thatLydia IL. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help yOu,wri.e
to Lydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Masi,., for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by woman,
and held in strict confidence.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
PRESIDENT CRITICISED IN 1913

One hundred years ago President
Madison sent his annual message TO
congress. Public feeling was running
high and the administration was be-
ing severely censured for its conduct
OF the Ter. The opposition sentiment
was expressed in the following sar
castle editorial printed in the Tren-
ton Federalist: We have now before
US the presidents message 10 con-
eress. Considering the cass. he has
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
PAYS TO SHOW APPRECIATION
Results of Experiments Made in
sroad-Minded Way Have Been
More Than Gratifying

The pride that most men Of what
ever station take in their work can be
utilized by making each worker feel
that he is an efficiency engineer in his
own sphere. If he is made to under
stand that the problem OF eft cheney is
not matter OF abStruse calculation
and lengthy red tape, but simple
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Crown Roast of Pork.

Tie a dozen pork chops SO as to
.orm crown, with the ribs trimmed
free Of meat and cut the same length.
Fill the center of the crown with some
small onions, or with sausage meat
mixed with one-third its quantity OF
bread crumbs. Put the roast in a drip
ping pan with cupful of hot water
and roast till thoroughly done, at least
three hours, basting it frequently with
the drippings.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
CLEANING CT oTHEs AT HOME
Some Simple Methods That VIII Pro-
duce Results Equal to Those OF
the Professional.

We all now need so many articles
of Wearing apparel that the problem
Of keeping them clean has grown TO
be serious one indeed, to those who
find it expedient to DO some of their
own cleaning rather thar send all TO
G professional cleaner
Grease is the most common of all
spots.
It may be removed in either Of
three way s-ty absorption, emulsion
or by the use OF soap and hot water.
The soap and hot water process NAV
be applied to all small articles that
can be Numbered in the usual manner,
and should require but little trouble.
Large articles and such fabrics as
cannot be Numbered may be treated
by absorption. Fresh grease spots
may often be entirely removed by a
melting process alone. Place pieces
or white blotting paper over and I'M
der the spot and press with warm
iron
If the fabric is such that the heat
Will affect the color, cold absorption,
with French chalk as the absorbent.
can be used Pulverize the chalk,
cover the spot thickly with it, and al
low it TO stand for several hours.
Then brush off with a soft brush. II
necessary apply it second time.
This chalk may also be applied by
mixing it to paste with benzine. APP
plying it in that form, and brushing
it when thoroughly dry.
In cases of large grease spots of
long standing it is best to use sol
vent of grease, such as alcohol, chloro-
form. ether, benzine or naphtha. Ben
zine and naphtha are the best fer
woolens, while ether and chloroform
are best for silk, and may be used in
the most delicate fabrics. A thick
piece of sateen is good article with
which to apply these solvents. as II
does not become 1iDtv
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Useful Zinc.

The simplest way to clean out the
SCOT from a stove pipe, or stove
or a chimney--is to take a small piece
of zinc place it in the stove while a
good fire is burning. Soon the stove
IS relieved Of the accumulation of
SCOT. For a chimney, place the zinc
in he fire. and soon the chimney is
entirely cleaned by the chemical ac-
tion OF the zinc on the soot.-Home
Department, National Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

operations. A shipping clerk, whose
interest had been aroused, offered
suggestion which resulted in cutting
down the number of cards to re made
out for one department two-thirds. II
was customary 10 print in small let
tiers on all The forms Designed By
The p. Y. CO. On these particular
cards the man in charge Of tie work
substituted Designed BY A. N. K
the Initials Of the shipping clerk The
latter, greatly pleased by this EVIL
dence of appreciation. at once set to
work evolving other ideas. many Of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

really made out pretty smooth story
for the people. We are at war. he
allows, and no prospect of peace
but then he points out so many adj
ysntages resulting from it that it
would seem that it was better for us
than peace. We have spent good
deal of money, he admits. but then
he claims that We have full value for
what we have spent by the learning
We have gained about military af
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

process of obtaining the greatest re-
suits with the least effort. he is bound
to be interested. If the expert poses,
not as a dictator. bat rather as a
teacher-and proves his ability fer the
role-the men. nine times out CT ten,
will respond
Another feature of this get-together
type of proceeding that is important.
is the giving OF credit for good ideas
ID the originator l recall case in
point. where the problel.a happened to
be he designing OF a simple system OF
cards 10 cGrer a complicated series of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

fairs We must still borrow money,
he allows, but then he consoles US
with the suggestion that our credit
is still good. He enumerates our vic
tories-says little or nothing of our
defeats and losses-but forgets to tell
that with ali our marches and coun-
ter marches we are just about where
We began when we set out last spring
for the conquest of Canada"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
choeoIate Walnut PUDDING.

Boil one pint OF milk add half cup.
full of sugar. two tablespoonfuls grated
chocolate and one OF cornstarch.
yolks of two eggs beaten. Cook until
thick. Remove from fire and add one.
half cupful nuts, mix well. Serve cold
In tall glasses with spoonful Of whip
ped cream on top.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Cranberry Sauce.

Many people like cranberries served
without seeds and skin, but find cut.
ting each berry tedious process.
The same result can be obtained by
putting the berries through the food
chopper. says the st. Louis Star. This
breaks each berry and cuts the skin
into small bits, giving the sauce a
better appearance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Red Pepper Salad.

Wash and cut the peppers in halves
(lengthxise), removing the seeds.
Cover with cold water and cook until
tender. but not too soft Cool and Gu:
into stTips Serve on lettuce with
Erench or Italian dressing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

II trust. sir, that you have not been
indiscreet enough to speak to my
daughter about marriale?" said the
stern parent to the youth who had
Just asked for his daughters hand
Il have not. sir" replied the youth;
but vas strongly tempted 10 do 50
last evening when she Kissed me good
night ON the steps"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

ing Journal. is the Summerland group
Of wells in California, which exteLd out
into the Pacific ocean. There are 141
producing wells in this group. which is
situated about eighteen miles from
Santa Barbara. These wells are
drilled out in the ocean just of the
coast and 100000 barrels are taken
from the oil sands underlying the
ocean bed every year. This interesting
spectacle Of derricks built out into the
sea is visible from the train ON the
way from Los Angeles to San Fran
cisco.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
To Mend Rubb.rs.

The usefulness OF rubber overshoes
may be prolonged by mending them
with adhesive plaster, which may be
bought for five cents roll Heat the
plaster, and paste on the inside Of
the rubber over worn part.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

DO You not feel that the voters have
really come to know you since you
opened your campaign
Not If they have TO depend on my
campaign pictures for Identification
replied the candidate
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Unfortunate Man.

Il once had comfortable home
na'aGn.'
Poor man; how did you lose it?"
We wife lost her job, ma am
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Riaht.

The cost of living is like a lady
dressing Tor the theater"
1T isg'
Yes. II seems as though neither OF
them will ever come down"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
To TIohten Your Machine Band,

Do not cut your sewing machine
belt when it gets too loose. Instead
put few drops of pure castor oil en-
the band, run the machine a few min
utes and the belt will be frightened
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Does XourS7

Are you fond of moving pictures?
No, but my wife makes me do il
every sunday whether l like it OF
not"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
WOMAN I'M
BAD CONDITION
Restored To Health by Lydia
E. Finkham's Veseta-
bic Compound.
Montpelier, VT. 1--WE have great
faith in your remedies. was very ir-

regular and w a 8
Itired and sleepy all
the time, would have
cold chills and my
HANDS and i'eetwould
bloat. My stomach
bothered Inc, ] had
pain in my side and
a bad headache most
of the time. Lydia
IL. Pinkhain's Vege-
table Compound has
IdOY1a ma lcfs Of ooo,2
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03
Low Comedy.

Ritfstick-I couldn't make them
laugh tonight. Do you think my CON-
edy is over their heads?
Ravenyelp-No; under their feet
Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

Constipation causes and aggrav;ites many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favorite
family laxative. Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

The Cough is what hurts, but the tickle is
TO blame Deans Mentholsted Cough Drops
stop the tickle-5c at good Druggists.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

which were sound and well worth
adopting. Naturally, the incident De
came noised about IN the shop and
served to convince the men Of the
broad-lninded attitude Of the expert
Engineering Magazine
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

Rather than 10 bluntly call a man
fool it IS better to break the news to
him gradually.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-03

s. Too often a mans importance is
based on what his grandfather did