davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
Our Abused Feet.

There have been many railing ac- cusations brought against civilization, but may they not all be summed and typified in the prevalent custom of abusing feet?
 We inclose them in leather air tight coverings, and may this not be why our souls are so hidebound When we wish to be particularly civil we paint this leather with an imprevious polish that the ten poor prisoners in the two black holes of Calcutta may be .ex- quisitely punished.
 When think of the abuse heaped upon our feet how the toes are mis- shapen by irrational compression, how the arches are broken by high heels, and how corns, bunions and abrasions affiict alike the darling of fashion in her too narrow boots and the laborer in his hard brogans, and how humanity climbs on utterly without initiative to break the bonds of habit, I do not wonder at the other things they do.- Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

The Bald Head Club of America is we'll represented in politics this fall. One member, MT. Tingier, is running for governor on the democratic ticket. Another, P. Davis Oakley, is running for congress on the republican ticket. One, an honorary member, has already won and is now Governor Curtiss, of Maine. He has been invited to attend the fourth coming banquet of the Club at Winsted and speak on the subject "How, the old hairy, Idid it. {"
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
FAC TALK.

President Wilson has appointed Sun- day, Oct. 4, as a day of prayer for peace. To some of us at first it seemed unnecessary when every person with a heart in him was praying necessarily for peace But on second thought the value of such day of concentrated thought and prayerfulness would surely have value It is none too early to prepare for that day and to talk peace, even though the ears of the courts of Europe are not yet open to such talk The time is coming when the problem will be serious one and it will be we'll If strong public opinion has been formed, not merely in the contending nations, but in all nations; for any peace that is to be permanent must be in the nature of peace compact of all mations and this country should be ready to make propositions and to lead in the whole matter. The Christian leaders in the countries at war should now en- deayor to prepare the way for peace that would be free from greed and bitterness.
 The old doctrine ito the victors be- long the spoils'' is a doctrine of the devil, whether it is applied in politics or in international strife; and every scrap of territory that is taken by the sictors in gthis war will be source of
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record ot Doings from Week to Week Culled from The News Files,
 I883

Feb. 21. Mrs. c. H. Watson, of Irondale, N. Y, was visiting friends in town.
 Prof. W. R. North, of West Cornwall, had been in town.
 Dr. Camp had reported a severe case of scarlet fever in Ashley Falls.
 Mrs. David Proper, who had been visiting at Judge Granger's was quite ill
 Rev. Dr. Eddy had preached in the Congregational church in Kent.
 Miss Emma Rodemeyer had been visiting in Bethel.
 A large number from this place had attended surprise party at MT. Nevis in Lime Rock.
 Mir. $. Root, who had been recover ing from an illness had suffered 8 relapse and his condition was critical.
 Deacon Amos Peirce, brother of D. l.. Peirce of this town, had died at his home in Elmwood, Ill.
 The grand list of the town of North Canaan for the year 1882 was $685. 725; tax $9, ,450.12'
 Landlord Mac Donald's lease of the Stevens House had expired and he was not to renew it.
 r Rev. Dr. Eddy was to deliver his lecture "Jots about and "Reminiscences of the War" in the town hall.
 Mr. Jesse Stanton, of Ashely Falls, had died with gangrene in the foot.
 A span of horses belonging to Patrick Fitzgerald had been frightened by a snow slide at the station and caused to run.
 Falls Village-Representative Aaron Lucas of Preston, had been guest at the Crandall House. Edward H. Billmer was spending few days with friends in Guilford. Soule Brothers, of New Milford had purchased 4,213 pounds of tobacco of J. w Barnum. Edwin Sparks had recovered from a long illness. Mrs. James Burkett had died as the result of fall An imported Holstein COW belonging to MT. U. H. Miner had fallen into a brook about four feet deep and narrowly escaped drowning. Fire had been dis covered i'll l.. Neisner's tailoring estab- lishment but was extinguished before much damage was done.
 West Cornwall-W. H. Porter, of the Western Union Telegraph O. in New York, had been visiting R. H. Cochrane. Mr. John. Wood, who had been seriously ill was recovering. George Shore had entered the employ of Cochrane Brothers The weekly prayer meetings were held at the residence of Mrs. Sylvester Barnum. Miss Ellen Cochrane had purchased a fine Boardman 6 Gray piano MT. O.. M. Hall had bought the drug store. MT. James Thompson and Miss Aida Ingraham had been married by Rev. D. M. Moore, of Falls Village, and a reception had been given them at the residence of Hon. T. s. Gold.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
Be a Booster.

If you like your own town best
 Tell lem SO; If you'd have her lead the rest
 Help her grow.
 When there's anything to do Let the fellows count on you; You'll feel bully when it's through Don't you know,
 If you want to make hit
 Get name; 7 If the other fellows it Who's to blame When the madam needs a gown Spend your money in the town Where you pull the sheckels down
 That's the game. If you're used to giving knocks
 Change your style. Throw bouquets instead of rocks
 For a while.
 Let the other fellow roast Shun him as you would a ghost, Meet his hammer with a boast
 And a smile. ?. When stranger from afar
 Comes along. Tell him who and what you are;
 Make it strong. Needn't fiatter; never bluff; Tell the truth, for that's enough; Join the boosters, they're the stuff We belong. Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
THAT SEWER EXTENSION.

The Health Officers point about the need of sewer extension to Please yille'' is we'll taken and should have the hearty support of all It was an epidemic of typhoid fever that started the building of our sewer and we don't want another to cause its extension. The existing condition obviously en- dangers the health of the whole fire district What if it failed by fifty dollars to pay the interest on the additional bonds, what is that as com pared with community health, especially when you distribute that over the whole sewer district. One death from typhoid fever would make that economy look sick.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
All Out ofTown.

Full of hope and energy, the young reporter was sent to the suburbs to write an account of fire that was alleged to be raging there.
 As matter of fact, the fire was so small that it had been out in three and quarter minutes, and the fire brigade had gone home long ago.
 Still, the reporter was as persevering as he was inexperienced, as he approached the house cheerily and knocked upon the door.
 ''Mr. Yaights in 2" he asked hope fully of the handmaiden who answered his summons.
 ''No, |" came the reply; "he's out. "
 Mrs. Yaights P
 ''No; she's out also.
 Well" answered the cub reporter, "we're informed that you have fire here, and I've come to report--"
 "Oh, that's out, tor' snapped the maiden, as she gently closed the door. -Rehobeth Sunday Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

5S.The attendance at the Business Mems Association can hardly be indicative of the interest which the business men take in that institution. No doubt the next meeting will see larger number out. It always seems hard to get things started up in the Fall, and it is harder to get men out when there seems to be no special matter of interest to discuss. We would suggest that good talk by some outsider next time would help to attract. The Asso- citation is a valuable asset to the con- munity It is the only organization which is open to men of all creeds and all fraternal cults which is working for the common good. It's the Christian duty of every wideawake, progressive, intelligent and public spirited man to belong to it and push it.aIong.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

bitterness that will only lead to a future war or serious preparations therefor. If Germany had been mag unanimous in Fl this war would never have been. Gan the victors restrain the hand this time or will they grab :? If they do it will only mean prepara tions for future reparatiOn and that means more militarism for which they would all have to pay.
 It is recognized that the underlying cause of this war is militarism. In order to establish a permanent peace this spirit must be thoroughly crushed. But this doesn't mean merely the crushing of Prussian militarism, it means all militarim; and the talk that elnanates from England that that country can be content with nothing short of tho complete crushing of Prussia nIiitarisn and the dismantling of the German feet. fails utterly to recognize the sin of all the nations in this matter. To strike blow at the militarism of one nation is only temporary ex- pedient. Germany has stood Ill the way of the limitation of armaments in the past. She must be compelled to accept it now, but the allies eff they succeed) must be ready to enter into a solemn agreement in the matter also and into that agreement all the neutral countries should enter voluntarily.
 We venture to believe that the following agreements would end wars: first the abolition of compulsory mili tary service, second the dismantling of all Notifications, third the limitation of all navies to light armored cruisers, and finally the signing of such treaties of arbitration as the United States is now negotiating with various countries. If the world is not to see the repetition of such a horrible war some such basis for peace must be found and the victors in this war have magnificent opportunity.
 We pray that they may be great enough for it. .sE ....r
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
What the Other Fellows Say.

The Honorable Artillery Company of London has gone to the front with the blessings of its King. Heaven guard it's bottle brother, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston from a like fate. American.
 Don't be surprised one Of these days when the temperature jumps back to its old summer heat.-New Haven Union. ..
 Down with war, it makes people stingy," was the sentiment unanim. ously expressed at Sundays meeting of the associated hoboes of New York City. Expressed in more elegant language the sentiment would fit the opinions of the business men of very many communities.
 America has been mobilizing for the past few days the greatest army that the world has ever seen but it is not one that need terrify the nations. It is merely the millions of school children preparing for a great offensive move ment against ignorance and in support of the principal that every nation owes to it's children the right to fair educa- tion.-Ansonia Sentinel.
 Just at the moment when the govern ment is allowing the railroads to boost passenger rates, comes the proposition to place revenue stamp tax on railroad tickets. Pretty soon we may have to travel blind baggage or by automobile. -Pittsfield Eagle.
 When man buys paper and scans the war news he complains of the inco- herent way it's dished up, and the evi- dent coloring, and a thousand other things. But it isn't the fault of the newspaper. The stuff comes over after the censor gets ready to let it come, and we have to make the best of it. One editor claims to have counted Is "the's" in a paragraph of 42 words the other day. y.-Hartford Post.
 Judge Marcus H. Holcomb in con- pliance with the memorable mandate of the statute must relinquish his place as superior court judge for which he is better fitted today than ever before. Any person who would call him "old'' is as foolish as Osler. If he attains the governorship he will turn the laugh on Olerites as completely and as effec- lively as has Governor Baldwin, .-I Bristol Press.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
His Coffee Not Hot.

There are all sorts of tastes in New York, and, of course, everything is a matter of taste anyhow, as the old woman said when she kissed the COW. But one can find many strange ideas of how things should be done by simply listening while in restaurant. The most unusual was heard in quick lunch resort downtown the other day.
 "Give me aN cup of strong black coffee, not hot, was the order, and the waiter never said word, just went along to fill the order, which moment later proved to be a cup of steaming coffee with piece of ice in the saucer to be used at the discretion of the diner. New York Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
The Labeled Children of Old Canton.

The crowded water front of the old Canton of a century ago, with its thronging sampans alive from stem to stem with swalming children, is wildly pictured in the "Memoirs of William Hickey" In his account of the innumerable boats that covered the river for mile after mile Mir. Hickey describes a novel method of protecting the children of the floating city from the dangers of the water Each child wore large vegetable something like gourd or pumpkin fastened to its back. The vegetable was buoyant, of course, and, if the infant fell over. board, fioated it until they child was picked up by its parents or the occu- pants of any other sampan that happened to be near, This vegetable life preserver had the name and station of the sampan to which it belonged cut in Chinese characters upon it, and by that means the rescuers could at once identify the child; otherwise in such multitude of boats great confusion would have arisen. It scarcely ever happened that any one was drowned
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
Letters From the People
) the Editor of The News:

To the Editor of The News:
 Has the matter of changing the name of East Canaan been dropped, or is it likely to come up again? If so, it ought to be discussed further. The writer hasn't taken much of a shine to the names proposed and believes she has a better one to suggest; viz. Allyndale. In the first place its a beautiful name; ill the second place its familiar, and in the third place it recalls the fact that the marble for the State capitol was quarried there-a matter of no little significance for business reason, and from sentimental point of view.
 Whatsina Name
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

"Lew Stone, in Winsted story in the Springfield Republican, deals with the coming banquet of the bald heads of Amercia and says among other in- teresting things: "John Rodemeyer, the clubs commissioner of publicity, x # has the distinction of being editor of the Connecticut Western News of which J. Henry Roraback, chairman of the republican state central committee is part owner although MT. Rodemeyer himself is a democrat. In the case of the average editor such situation would involve great deal of discom- fort, but it is pie for John. All politi- clans look alike to hinl-and he has no vitrol in his pen. He has never yet been known to inf1ict pain even on a human being. ''-Pittsfeld Eagle.
 Of course not, Johns newspaper never gave anyone a pain. He has attained the mastery of painless edit ing," but his dope is not sleeping potion. Far from it!
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
THE FIRST HUNGER STRIKE,

The "sub'' editor saw a letter in the Bodleian library at Oxford last summer that was written in Greek by school boy in the second or third century of this era. It reads "Theon to his father Theon, greeting. It was fine thing of you not to take me with you to Alex andria Send me a Tyre, I implore you. If you don't I won't eat. won't drink. There nowW We con- tend, firstly, that boys were boys even when they wore tunics; and secondly, that this is the first threatened hunger strike on record.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
Activities of Women.

Russia has over 40 female priests.
 St. Louis has woman's law college. The Japanese newspapers employ many women.
 Women are most preferred as mil itary spies.
 Japan has over 4,OOO female tele- phone operators.
 A woman can exist on trifie less food than man.
 Italy has |, 800 women cigar makers. Before being organized, women brickmakers in England had 70 make ,0O0 bricks to earn 55 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

Selectman Reel reports that for the first time in. many years this town is supporting no one at Taritfville. The time may come when it will be like the old town of Peru A citizen there once remarked that it was ''so d. poor that it couldn't support but two paupers. :"
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

One of Canaan's ten-year-olds, who has business notions of his own, heard his parents discussing the passing of a dividend by one of the railroads, and remarked "Why will people put their money, into such things? Why don't they just put it ill the bank ?'' Not a bad idea!
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

The party tickets are now all in the field and we know the limits of our choice. Our advice is pick the best man. Partisan politics have no place in running business, and that is what local government means. The time was when men boasted that they always "voted straight. Now if a man does he keeps still about it. It is the mark of political slave and not of a free man.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

The Colonel is observing strict neu tralitv-for the first time ill his life. It is hinted that he has a notion that when he does enter the arena it will be to end the war.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
AS aN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appea! with special force to the @asSacious business man.
 1t has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- ABd County and Southera Be~tshtre.
 It has a competent staff of wide-awaie cor reypOn lenrs in the various towns to report the ,>cal doings each week and goes into the homes azai Is perused by the entire families Of the thrifty intelligent reading class of people whom khe Iong- headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

A Virginia paper remarks that the war has demonstrated that stock ex- changes are not absolutely essential to the country's existence. We "cal late it's consid able some so,'' as the Vermonters say.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
NORTH CANAAN HAS
atiop ,f a,171, (census of 1910. )

A population ,f 2,171, (census of 1910.) Two railroaus.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School and first-class school system. Five churches.
 First-class hotel.
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine.
 Ten miles of State Roads. Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System. Never-faillng water supply and the best water in the state.
 Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries sf Fratern Il and benefit societies. Brass balid.
 Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

Why should anyone prefer to live in the "outer darknessp' Come in (to the Fire District) brethren, and enjoy the light (street lights.)
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

This war game is as exciting as a game of chess-until you remember that the pawns are men.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
RICHEST GAIN.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT.

If We would rid our lives of fears, Of sad regrets and bitter tears,
 If we would find some gladsome ray That would abide throughout the day. Then we must strive each hour We live, The best thoughts of our hearts to give, No goodly deed is done in vain,
 And to give love, brings richest gain.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
A pood text for the Kaiser:

A good text for the Kaiser:
 ''Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

Good advice for the v1ctors: Rejoice not when thine enemy fall eth,
 And let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown, Lest Jehovah see it and it displease him." Prov. 24:17.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub HSAer promptly of any failure to receive papers rsealarly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
THURSDAY. sEPTEM BIER 24, 1914

Strength for today is all that we need, For we never will see tomorrow; When it comes, tomorrow will be to- day,
 With it's measures of joy-not
 sorrow. Anon.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the nEnce of publication and at .t. Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan.
 Post Office. East Canaan.
 D. H. Oakes Store, Lakeville, Post Office, Falls Village, George T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk Scutt t& Rood, Ashley Falls.
 A. L. Dickinson. Salisbury. J. W. Morgan, Great Harrington. Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

Lima, Peru has woman suffrage
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

LOST-Between Salisbury and Lime Rock,a pure white bull terrier dog, aged 0 mouths. un- marked leather collar As this dog is valuable to owner a suitable reward will be paid for inc formation leading to recovery Of same, Plenre communicate with W. F. Russell Salisbury, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-24

wANTED-A girl for general housework in fam fly of tive. For full particulars inquire of Mrs. Lester D. Brown, Hotchkiss School, Lake vile. Conn.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-10
Friendship Community.

Friendship, June S.-We had very
nice rain Friday which we were all
very glad to see.
Miss Annie Kellett spent Saturday
and Sunday with her father in Foun-
tain Inn.
Mrs. Guss Dodson, Of Spartanbulg,
spent the weekend with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Sherbert
Mrs. r. NJ. Kellett of Enorce Is Wis
iting J. p. Kellett.
Miss Pearl Martin returned last
week from the G. +. G..
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleve Jones, Of Green
Vile, spent Saturday with Mr.. w. r..
Henderson and family.
Mr.. Luther Henderson of Honea
Path spent the week-cn with home
folks
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-10
Winthrop College
SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION

The examination for the award Of
vacant scholarships In Winthrop Col
iege and for the admission of new
students will be held at the county
Court House on Friday, July 3, at 8
n. m. Applicants must not be less
than sixteen years OF age. When
Scholarships are vacant after July 3
they will be awarded to those making
ton, provided they meot the condi-
tions governing the award Appli-
cants for scholarship should write to
President Johnson before the exam
ination for Scholarship examination
blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September 1G, 1914. For further
information and catalogue, address
Pres. ID. B. johnson, Rock Hill, S. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-10
Brides Elect HOnOred.

On last Thursday afternoon the la
dies of the Woman's Improvement as
sociation Of Trinity-Ridge school en-
tertained at a miscellaneous shower
for the brides elect Misses Laurie
Aull and Annie Putnam.
Arriving promptly at five o'clock
the guests were ushered into the au-
ditorium which was beautifully dec
GRATED. the color scheme being green
and white. There they were present
ed with dainty booklets and asked to
write for each good wish. After the
good wishes were written the booklets
were presented to the young ladies' by
Mrs. w. N. Austin.
Mrs. John d. w. Watts then came in,
followed by Mrs. Sue Pitts, represent
ing typical old black nanny, who
had come in to give the brides-to-be a
few we'll chosen words Of advice and
Did them farewell before they sailed
forth op the sea of matrimony. Ac-
companyipg Black Nanny were two
little pickaninnies. William Dorroh
Owings and Sue Esther Pitts, who
bore huge green and white baskets
filled with many useful and beautiful
presents, which were tokens of love
and the esteem in which these young
ladies were reid by the community
In which they haI so faithfully dis
charged their .iuty as teachers.
Cream and cake we're served by the
following bevy OF beautiful young la
dies: Misses Maud and Ella Langston.
Minnie Irving, Matte Kate Owings,
and Florence Williams.