davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-27

, started north TO seek bigger game In
| Tennessee ant Kentucky.
Coates was ordered TO move back to
/ Yazoo City and hold the town. His
/ troops landed on the 2Sth. just as the
| troopers Of Ross arrived to man some
empty works which had served the
Confederates during the vicksburg
campaign. Coates defeated Ross and
seized two redoubts close TO the town.
He had about 600 men ashore and esti-
mated his foe whom he believed to be
Forrest, at more than double that
number.
The largest redoubt was occupied by
the Eleventh Illinois. commanded by
Major George c. Mckee. Ross de-
manded the surrender on March 4. tell
ing Mckee that he had him surround
ed with superior numbers and retreat
would be impossible. His flag OF truce
intimated verbally that IL the Confed-
crates We're compelled to charge the
works no quarter would be given TO
Federal survivors.
Mckee defied the summons and chal-
Ienged Ross 10 put his threat into
writing. Ross attacked on the 9Th.
With the Eighth Louisiana negro
troops Coates assailed the flank of
Ross column and drove it from the
field. His loss was about 200, but he
held azoo'City until ordered back to
Vicksburg.
Sherman Hurries to New Orleans.
Meanwhile Sherman in person had
gone from vicksburg TO New Orleans
after bringing his own Meridian col
umn to the former point. His errand
at the Gulf City was TO confer with
General y. p. Banks about co-opera-
ton between the forces under their
command. Banks had assembled a
large army TO move on Alexandria,
point in Louisiana on the Red river
fifty miles west OF the Mississippi. He
was acting under direct instructions
from Washington, and his orders con-
templated a reinforcement from Sher-
mans army Of 10000 men.
Thus strengthened. Banks was ex-
pected 10 drive the Confederates from
the Red river region and penetrate into
Texas AS conveys to the ships which
were to transport the land troops and
also as a fighting. arm Admiral - D. d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-27

had been apprenticed to John Darby Of
Bartholomew Close, England, and bis
employer and wife formed the hero
and heroine of the song.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-27
Well, It's Suspended. /

"Pop, tell me one thing"
"What is it, my SOM"
as a suspended sentence hanging
atter?r-Baltimore American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-27

his establishment, came article and
check from the newspaper. Few writ
ers earn checks while asleep.--London
Standard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-27

= good lookout drives i'll luck away.
French Proverb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-27

by lev of conn
[ABovED BELOw,
FEDERAL IRoNCLADs IN THE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-27
Farragut Asks For Ironclads.

Since the fall Of vicksburg in July,
1858. the general plans for pushing the
war in the southwest had included
the subjugation of Mobile. Coincident
with that. or soon to follow. would be
the taking of Atlanta, Ga, thus open
ing a line from Nashville. via Chat
tanooga. to the eastern gulf. The Mo
bile project was n favorite one with
Grant, and of that fact Sherman was
aware. 1t was understood that the
main force with Banks would eventu-
ally turn from its Red river expedition
to attack Mobile.
Meanwhile Admiral d. G. Farragut
was OF Mobile planning the naval end
of the proposed campaign. The admiral
knew that the Confederates were build
ing powerful ironcIads at Mobile. and
he wanted TO force an entrance to
Mobile bay and subjugate the forts
guarding the harbor and city before
the new vessels could come TO their
defense. He had nothing better at
hand than wooden ships and asked
again and again for ironclads. finally
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-27

Porter was already assembling at the
mouth OF Red river a fleet of heavy
and light draft warships, including
several fronclads, of which the Essex
and the Cricket were types.
Sherman knew the Red river country
better than any other in the Federal
service He had contemplated n quick,
bold movement of the kind he had exc
cuted against Meridian. Miss. in Feb
ruary and having for It's objective
Shreveport, La. This point Is in the ex-
IRENE northwestern corner of the state
close TO the Texas and Arkansas Dor
ders. Learning from Banks that he
meant TO lead in person. Sherman gave
up all thought OF accompanying the
troops and agreed to send detachment
under General A. J. Smith. who had
been with him in the Meridian move
ment. Porter's ships. the contingent
with Banks and Smiths column were
TO meet at Alexandria on March IL.
IF" The "if'' referred to the clearing
OF Red river from it's mouth up of Con
federates and the capture from their
hands of Alexandria.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-27
Sherman on Grant.

U. 8. GRANT. Major General.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
BUILT ON GREAT ORE BANK
Site Of Minnesota City viii BE Moved
So That Riches Underneath
May Be Mined.

One billion dollars of value is con-
eentrated within the six miles square
Of a single township in the Mime
sofa iron region. Stuntz township,
containing the cities of Hibbing and
Chisholm, is an almost continuous
mass of higll-grade ore, about five hun
dred feet in depth. The value of the
score of big properties-including the
two greatest iron-ore producers in the
worlds not less than one billion
dollars. But Hibbing, sitting on
mine, is not happy. 1t has to move.
The property was acquired subject to
mineral rights (says the Worlds
Work.. The mining pits, opened by
steam shovels from one TO five miles
IN three directions and converging at
the city limits, show that the citys
10000 inhabitants dwell on great
bank of solid ore. The fee and lease
holders express a desire to be liberal
and to pay generous damages to prop
erty-owners; but the city must change
its base 1t is moving along on the
installment plan, and soon a brand
new Hibbing will appear nearby, with
schools, churches, banks, parks, and
Libraries.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

a flock OF the same variety is more
uniform than that from flock of
mixed breeds or mongrel stock 1t is
advised that all pullets to be used
as layers the following winter shall
be Matched by April Is, and certain
~ not later than May 1 of the IRE
ceding spring.
1t takes a healthy, well-fed flock TO
produce eggs. Fowls must not be al
lowed to become too fat, as but few
eggs win be laid by hens in such con-
dition. To prevent their getting over
fat, it is best to make them work for
most of their feed by scratching n
the litter, of which there should be
about four inches on the floor. This
litter can be of straw, leaves or chat,
and should always be kept dry.
A good feed for egg production Is
one composed of corn, wheat and
oats, equal parts by measure. 1t is
advisable to use homegrown grains
whenever possible. In sections where
corn and oats do not thrive, other
grains can be used to good advantage,
for example a mixture of equal parts
by measure of kafir corn, oats and
barley will produce good results.
Scatter a small handful of this mix.
fu-e for every three hens In the litter
morning and noon, and give them all
they will eat of it in V-shaped
trough at night. In the winter time
CD CHI Ia nj
noon; cabbage or mangel-wurzels,
either chopped or whole, are good.
Every few days look in the litter
carefully and see if the fowls are eat
ing all the grain being given them
if not, reduce the quantity. Fowls
that have to work for what feed they
get seldom Become over-fat. Grit and
oyster shells in a hopper should al
ways be kept before them. The grit
is used to grind their feed, and the
oyster shell furnishes the lime for
the eggshells. Be sure to keep water
before them at all times. Birds that
are laying drink much more water
than those that are not laying. The
water should be kept out of the oi.
rect rays of the sun. During the fall
and winter months. when colds and
roup are apt to appear among the
poultry, it is advisable to add the
amount of permanganate of potash
which will remain on the face OF a
10-cent piece to each gallon of drink
ing water. This mixture will often
present and cure these troubles. Al
low the fowls free range whenever
possible, except when snow is on the
ground.
classified Lands for Agricultural Use.
One of the largest tasks OF the
forestry service during the past year
has been the classification of lands
within the national forests in respect
to their highest future use. This work
was undertaken during 1913 on more
comprehensive scale than. ever before,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

One hundred and fifty square feet
oe boards for roof
Two hundred and twelve lineal feet
Of by 15-inch battens.
Total scantling, 226 feet b. m.
Total boards, 622 feet b. N.
Total lumber, $50 feet b, m.
Two pairs hinges.
One hundred and fifty square feet
roofing paper.
Nails.
Fifty-six square feet poultry wire. 2
inch mesh
Poultry netting. %-inch mesh, can
be used in localities where sparrovVs
are troublesome.
The foregoing plans for housing are
merely suggestive, and any plan that
conforms generally to the essentials
laid down viii be sufficient
The selection Of stock is matter
Of considerable Importance. as a great
poultry depends upon the individual
specimens used to breed from. Cate
should be taken to select the early
maturing, fast-growing pullets. Hens
will not, as rule, lay until they arc
well matured; consequently it can he
readily seen that the slow-growirg
breeds will not begin to lay as soon
as the former A good index to a
hens ability to pay a profit over tie
cost of feed and labor is her ability
10 be continually on the move It is
advisable TO keep but one breed %
pure-bred fowls. as the product from
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
As FRIEND SAW GREAT POET
Marvellous Mind of Shelley Depicted
by One Who Knew Him as
He Was


In his poetry is conspicuous tbs
ohild's faculty OF make believe raised
to the Nth power. He is still al play.
save oaly that his play is such as
manhood stops TO watch. and his play
things are those which the gods give
their children. The universe is his
box oG toys lie dabbles his fingers
in the ,iayfall He is gold dusty wsta
tumbling amid the stars He makes
high mischief with the moon The
meteors muzzle their noses in his
hand He leases into growing he
kenneled thunder and laughs at the
shaking OF its fiery chain he DANES
in and ont of the safe OF heaven. *nd
its floor is Uttered With his hrol:en
fancies lie runs Wild over the aelds
of ether He chases the rolling world.
he gets between the feet ef the
horses OF the sun. He stands in The
zap Of patient Nature ana twi1ss Ter
loosened fresses after 4 hundred VII
ful fashions 10 see how she viii look
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

try house 1t is advisable to allow 2la
to 4 square feet of floor space per
bird.
The accompanying cut is plan for
a poultry house 10x14 feet in size for
not more than so hens, which can
be constructed at on expense of about
$40 for material. This house has one
half of the front open, and is adapted
for southern conditions, but in locali-
ties where much snow or rain is apt
TO blow into the house or where the
winters are severe it is advisable 70
insert curtain of burlap or thin mus
lin which can be closed in cold wealth
or. If the ground is damp, it will be
necessary to add board floor; other
wise dirt floor elevated few inches
above the ground level viii be salts
factory. If desired, a cement floor
OF cheap and simple construction may
be laid; such floor is good proGec-
ton against rats. The plan shows
6inch shutter on the back just under
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
Be interested in Something.

Many persons waste their energies
and time by taking sham interest in
life or some phase of it, They pre-.
tent they are interested in art, music,
books, because their friends are inter
ested or they devote themselves to
charity because it is expected Of
them.
No one grows old so fast or unnat-
tractively as those whose minds are
inactive. You can prove for yourself
that this must be so. Let your mimi
become passive for moment AID
you will note how the jaw drops, the
facial muscles sag and, the eyes grow
dim. Imagine the effect of a mind
never, or only systematically, active.
Verify to be interested is to keep the
mind alert, and that spells youth.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
OF One Accord.

Two men who had long been on bad
terms with each other met one day
and said one to the other, What's
the sense of two intelligent men goin'
along month after month like a couple
of wild cats spittin' at each other?
It's burnin' shame that we two be
actin like couple of boobies. Shake
hands and come and have a drink!
The other asserting. they went to the
nearest bar After the drinks had
been taken, silence fell between the
two. What are you thinkin' about"
asked one "Oi'm thinkin' the same
thing that you are" was the reply
so" said the first, we're startin'
agin. are yer?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
MADE USE OF THE SAMPLES
Truthful Traveller Tells Remarkable
Story Concerning Doings 81 the
Ostrich in Africa.

Doubtless" said the professor OF
natural history, to the returned trav-
eler. you have picked up many
strange bits of information regarding
the animals and birds OF the coun-
tries you have visited"
A few" answered the traveller
The most interesting thing I ever
heard, however, was a story | got in
Africa II seems that year or so
ago a representative of a rubber
stamp house went through there and
lost his sample case, containing all
kinds of Office stamping apparatus. 1t
appears that some ostriches found his
sample case. broke it open, and swal-
lowed the samples"
Il see nothing odd about that. o.
triches win eat anything"
Yes; but now every ostrich egg
that is found there is seen to be nun.
bered aGd dated!"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
interesting Test.

The sheep division of the arimal
husbandry department of the Univer-
sity OF Illinois has recently had the
sheep farm surveyed. The plan is TO
divide the farm into lots of from one
to Eve acres in size. which can be
used for a rotation OF various forage
crops consumed by a definite number
Of sheep. how much forage can be pro-
duced on a given area and the number
of sheep ii will maintain.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

because there was a specific appro-
priation for the purpose. Large areas
are being classified where the amount
of land chiefly valuable for agricul-
ture warrants its being taken out Of
the forests, and 1t also takes care OF
areas on which detailed classification
will disclose small areas suitable for
agricultural development within the
forests. The work is being carried
on with the assistance Of the bureau
Of soils and the bureau of plant in
dustry. department of agriculture.
One result of this work vas the
elimination Of 100000 acres from the
Nebraska national forest. $4,000 acres
from the Rainier, In Washington, and
413,770 acres from the Deschutes and
Paulina, In Oregon. About 300,000
acres in small isolated tracts were
listed for settlement during the year
The areas now being examined for
classification have total area OF
about 5000 ,000 acres.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

NJ Brieux. the Frenchman who
writes plays with a purpose. supplies
another instance of a journalist play
wright who has turned his experience
into copy" for the stage lie served
seven years apprenticeship 10 the
trade. and during that time haunted
the law courts Of Rouen. where he
found The material for terrible in
dietmeat against advocates and
judges. set out 1sith caustic detail in
his Red Robe. His knowledge OF
fashionable society ~ Brieux admits
10 be imperfect. an accusation which
cannot be made against his knowledge
OF the working class
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
Peameal ia Nutritious.

For poultry food peameal viii bs'
found nutritious, rice easily digested
linseed meal cathartic potato Starch
digestible, barley nutritious but la1a-
tive and oatmeal more nutritious thar
either wheat or barley There is fuzzy
5lz per cent. of fat in oatmeal. Corr
contains from seven to eighs per cent
OF yellow fat.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
Or Habv-lonian

The baby in the little Broadway
(nee Evanston avenuel home was
slow about learning 70 talk and his
aunt was deploring that fact Four
year-oId Elizabeth listened anxiously.
"Oh, mother" she ventured at
length, do you think he'll grow up
English We couldn't any of US I'M
derstand him if he turned out TO be
French
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

6TOOd ZEN IN Use at Onlte0 states
Experimental Farm, BeltsviIle, Md.
the caves, which is recommended for
use in the south. This must be con-
structed so that it can be closed to
prevent any draft on the hens in cold
weather. The house should face to-
ward the south. The nests may be
placed directly under the dropping
boards or on the walls of the house
rather than on the floor. The ma
terials required for building the house
shown in the cut are as follows:
Two pieces by inches by 10
feet, for stills.
Two pieces 4 by inches BY Il
feet, for silis.
Two pieces by I inches by 10 feet,
for plates.
Two pieces by inches by IA feet,
for plates.
Sixteen pieces 2 by 4 inches by IL
feet, for studs, rafters, and roosts.
One hundred and twenty square feet
OF boards IL feet long for ends.
Fifty-six square feet of boards for
back
Eighty-four square feet of boards
for front and dropping boards.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

Said TO be the oldest ship in the
world in active service, the Copen-
hagen yacht Constance has been sold
to a fisherman of Skaws-in Jutland,
who will use the ancient craft in his
trade. The Constance was built one
hundred and ninety-three years ago,
and in her long life size has sailed into
almost every port in the world Der
timbers are still staunch. aud her new
owner declares he can see no reason
why she should not sail the seas for
a century &c come.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
Very.

Two well-known aviators we're dis
cussing the progress of aviation in
France.
81 see," one of them remarked, that
the Aero Club de France is going to
set up monument in honor of Santos
Dumont."
Really" exclaimed the other.
Where viii they erect it,"
AT ST Cloud" was the reply
How appropriated" commented the
other.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
IFS Drawback.

Jfnks-''You don't mean TO say yocr
wife wants to sell that prize toy Ter.
rier you bought for herr" Binks- Yes,
she does" Why. / thought that dog
was said 70 be the smallest dog IN
the world" That's the trouble. It's
so small she keeps mistaking il for a
mouse,"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

Safety speed keys equipped WIKI
springs and cushions for typewriters
have been devised. which are said ~
Increase the key area, thus lessening
the chances for striking wrong keys,
and reducing the jar aud wear on both
machines and operators
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

Frances colonial empire has been
enriched by a meta island The recent
volcanic eruption al AmDryn in tbs
New Hehrides. has brought forth form
the depths OF the sea near Deep Point
an island. in the center os which is a
lagoon communicating with the Pacific
ocean
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
Veterinary Work

Now is a good time to do a little
veterinary work on the farm. II you
have any clustering to do. go a.,ead.
for your patient win do all the better
for rest Of two or three weeks with
a run in the eaddock while the blistar
Is working)
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

Children who are delicate, feyerish and crosss
will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's
swees Powders for Children. They cleanse the
stomach, act on thc liver, and are recommended
for complaining children. a pleasant remedy
for worms Used by Mothers for "a years. At
all Druggists, &c. Sample FREE. Address,
A. S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y. Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

This said the guiGe, is Paris
prober."
"We didn't come an this way 10 see
Paris proper" snorted the ;5,:rist-
sWnen do the didoes commence"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
A Discrimination.

Does your husband play cards for
money!"
Il don't think So replied young
Mrs. Torkins But those who play
with aim do"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
GOOD MANAGEMENT OF POULTRY ON FARMS

prepared by TIE United States De
paFtment Of Agriculture
On almost any farm there
can be fitted up, with very lit
tie, If any. cost for new ma
terial, poultry house that will
answer all the purposes of more
expensive buildings for keeping
poultry, states the department
OF agriculture, farmers bulletin
No. 562. The essentials to sue
cess in housing are fresh air,
sunshine, a dry floor and a
building that is free from
drafts. In constructing q poul-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
loves Power Limited.

Men think women's love to be last
ing without any effort on their part TO
retain IL But @ woman's love cannot
live any longer on a starvation diet
than that OF a man.-Manchester
Union.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
Never Goes

Il understand he's an osteopath.'
Il doa't know. but if he is, I'll tell
you one thing-he never goes TO
church
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
sreaksoe Not Feared

Columbus stood an egg on end
70 illustrate the shape Of the earth.
Yes. But that was when eggs
were cheap enough TO take chances
with"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

The man who is a kRocller isn't
always the one who makes the great
est impression
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
A Bad Beginning.

Did you tell pa you wanted to
marry me?'
Yes, and he gave me his consent;
then asked me to lend him Si0."-Bal.
timore American.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

Most of these mother-in-law jokes
are composed by men who never en-.
joyed that blessing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

Every stuck farm should support
targe crops or cover, alfalfa, cowpsas.
SOY beans c. 4aher asoteinaseons Tor
20 and fod. = t-1Es
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

ID. Pierces Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules. Easy 10 take
as candy. ADV.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
Uncomfortable.

rs Beozer still on the water wag'
on?"
No. very restless"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

An expert is any person who is able
to impress US with how little we
know.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

II is mighty seldom that you find
hard work and hard luck going hand
in hand.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

Diamond production in German
southwest Africa is reported unusual
ly large.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

Unfortunately the peanut politician
doesn't always get roasted.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

Geneva is building a natural his
tory museum at cost of $230,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17
aes,xeen Fr;erds.

Alice-Soulehow, Jack cannot seem
70 get up courage TO propose
Marie-PerhzIs he's afraid you'd
say yes
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

There is always a sure cure for the
ills-of ether people.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

Life IS a game in which mighty few
OF US cash in our hopes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

incest in his song.-From Francis
Thompson's Essay on Shelley
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-02-17

Never apologize for having been
born. II wasn't your fault.