davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
OUCH! RUB BACKACHE AWAY
Get a small trial bottle of old-time, penetrating
 ''St Jacobs Ol.'

Back hurt you2 Can't straishten up without feeling sudden pains, sharp aches and twinges? Now listeni That's lumbago, rheumatism or maybe from a strain or a cold, and you'll get blessed relief the moment you rub your back with soothing, penetrating '-St- Jacobs Oil" Nothing else takes out soreness, lameness, and stiffness so quickly. You simply rub 1t on and
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
NEEDLEwoRK NOTES.

If the thread breaks when sewing upon heavy linen, rub the back of the cloth with white soap, and you will have no more difficulty; also keep in mind while working with colored silks not to dampen the ends of the threads in your mouth before trying to thread the needle. The silks are cofored with poisonous matter, and quite of ten persons have suffered intensely from poison contracted in this man ner. Dampen the ffngertips and twist the thread.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

out comes the pain. It is perfectly harmless and doesn't burn, blister or discolor the skin
 Timber upl Don't suffer- Get a small trial bottle from any drug store and after using it just once, you'll forget that you ever had backache, lumbago or sciatica, because your back will never hurt or cause any more misery. 1t never disappoints and has been recommended for 50 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
THEN-and

One hundred and thirty years ago Newport, R. l., celebrated Wash ington's birthday with the ringing of church bells, firing of cannon and decoration of houses and ships. So far-~as known this WasAtf1e first-civIc celebration of the 22rd as Wash fnqton,s birthday. He was born, according to the old calendar, Feb. fl, f732, and he himself observed
 that date, until hiss death, Tn 1zee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Today every stats in the Union is following the recommendation of Congress at the time of Washinston,s death that his eountrymen meet on February +22nd and do honor to his memory with fitting ceremonies. Washinaton is the only American whose Birthday is recognized as e- gai'holiday in all of'the states and the District"of Columbia, Porto Rico and Alaska.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
IRON MORE EASILY.

An easy way to keep clothes damp for ironing is to sew up bag from an old sheet and dip in water and do not wiring dry. After clothes are dampened place in bag and tie. Clothes treated in this way will iron more easily and stay damp longer than if placed in a basket and GOV cred in the usual way.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
TAlsLE PROTECTED.

A piece Of wax paper placed under the rentsrpiete on 8 polished table will prevent the linen from adhering to the table in hot weather, as well as prevent q stain from cold water CT an overflled vase or rose bowl.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The idea Of the Maryland woman who slammed an attack by negro was a clever idea to keep her husband in nights; but it is rather hard on the colofed race in a community where the lynch fever prevails.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The New York judge who sentenced a man to seven and a half years of total abstinence apparently thinks that suspended sentence has a stimulat- ing effect on self control
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Marrow satin ribbon is rolled into little quill to trim underwear. Some times this quill of twisted ribbon is formed into rosettes which suggest, with their pointed ends, chrysanthe- mums. Sometimes it Is formed into bowknots and loops.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
SUGGESTIONS FOR
 THE HOUSEWIFE.

To get the best results in canning fruit use good ripe fruit. It is mis- take to think by waiting till fruit is Door and cheap one can get from it just as good results in canning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
conveniences for the Nursery,

Don't think that because the baby grows up so soon it Is not worth while to provide him win conveniences. An inch thick rope, covered w1th" soft material and stretched across cor
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Conditions seem to be about as un- safe for the protesting Bbber victims in the state of Washington as they do in Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

diana in getting angry when children are brought to him in an endeayor to save the life of a wife murderer
 ought to put a stop to this practice of working sympathy to overcome the lax and justice. while he is governor
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Most of the fashionable evening sleeves seem to be held on the should CTS by three stitches.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The richest dress trimmings are of net embroidered with beads, wool, silk and gold thread all at once,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The lovely embroidered cotton crepes are being made up with taffeta bind ingS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Many are declaring that Castillo be showed back over the line into Mexico, and those very ones were recently handing out some warm criticism to Canada for that identical manner in which it bunglea the Thaw delivery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

It is many seasons since there were such stately designs as at present in embroidery ffounceS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

To clean light colored velvet, cord uroy or felt, rub the soiled portion lightly with the cut surface of a day old loaf of white bread, cutting off the surface as fast as 1t becomes dis eoIoFed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Among the new suitings is the one with the chicken foot check called pied de poule." It is very smart
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The man on the corner says: There are some kinds of weather in which a warm heart doesn't take the place of a good furnace.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Lovely girdles for evening gowns are made of the silver and gold tinsei rib bons, softly crushed up.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Even Felix Diaz is not going to be satisfied until he can again take active part in the Mexican upheaVal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

If the hair is dampened with equal parts of alcohol and water before it is braided or put on rolls. it will re- main in curl much longer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

To secure position as a female sorter in the English postal service candidates must be between Is and IS years of age.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Not one woman in a hundred drinks enough water to keep her system in a healthy condition. Three pints a day is not a drop too much.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The Boston boy of three who smokes cigarettes is only d little behind the Waterbury lad of the same age who cries for black cigars.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Ii isn't too much te suppose that Viii Ia and Huerta. may yet be thBegFing themselves under the protecting wing of Uncle Sam.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

For red hands a good lotion, con- sisting of honey. one ounce; lemon juice, one ounce; eau de cologne one ounce will both soften and whiten the hands, and may be applied with benefit at night just before going to bed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.

February is a short month but it is carrying the burden of winter pretty well.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

In Paris the toilets for the afternoon and casino wear are of the lightest and most directorish styles
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The construction of the new railroad in Alaska means more rate trouble for the commerce commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Miss Mary E. Bell. who acts as special examiner for the interstate commerce commission is the first woman who ever acted in that capac- ffu
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Massachusetts is preparing 8 law concerning children of divorced par ents and pity 1t is that there is a growing need for such provision
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Mexico looks on with envy at the way New York dumps perfectly good firearms overheard.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The idea of holding some parents more responsible for the acts of the children simply places greater respon- sibility on fhe child.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The most successful woman politi- cian in California is Mrs. Charles F.. Rdeson, who is a member of the state labor commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Never use a wire brush on the hair. Use a good stiff bristle brush-that will bring a glow to the scalp.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Ventilation cannot be accomplished by simply letting the pure air in; the bad air must be let out. The foul air rises to the ceiling while the pure air remains nearer the floor; for this reason the windows should be opened from the top and bottom.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
DICTATES OF FASHION.

A pretty sort of neck filling is plain net with single tuck and heInstitched edge
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The woman's municipal party has been formed in London, which will be stricfy nonpolitical and will represent women as women
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Incipient boils, if painted with iodine will be checked before they have a chance to develop.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Mrs. Julian Heath and three of her food inspectors in New York without any compensation. They will devote themselves to the problem of having the cold storage laws enforced. There are plenty of health and food laws, but it requires a great deal of super vision to see that they are properly enforced
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Even the limelight makes feebler effort every time the Thaw case rolls around.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

It makes little difference now Wheth- Er the report on the blowing up of the Maine was preceded by ths T have the honor to report sir" or not, but there seems to be no good reason for Admiral Sigsbee failing to deny it until this late daTe
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Bacon, if possible should be pur- chased by the side and sliced in the house., saving several cents on each pound. The fat, when frying any articles, should be kept covered when heating and cooling so that the odor may not be so great.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Use almond meal in place of soap for a shiny nose, powdering lightly with starch.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

To restore polish on a piano case, first dust it with a dry, soft cloth. then dip a piece of chamois skin Of good size in clear, cold water. and wiring as dry as possible, rub over the piano with this and if the skin be- comes soiled rinse well and use again, always wringing as clear of water as possible each time. When it is clean, polish with a soft dry skin.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
WASHINGTON ANNIVERSARY Sale of Axes and
 HatChets

lot Conn. Pat. 75c Axes, unhandled razor edge 5s
 lot Conn. Pat S1OO Axes, unhandled Forest King 75
 lot Conn Pat SIPS Axes unhandled Saeger Special $1
 lot Conn., Pat S125 Axes unhandled Keen Kutter $10
 lot Conn Pat Sis Axes handled Keen Kutter. SIP lot Conn. Pat SIPS Axes handled Kelley. $1.o 1 lot HatchetS ....-..-..-........... 25 lot 75c Light Shingling HatchetS. S.-..-......-. 50 lot 75c High Grade HatchetS. 50 lot soc House Axes. ...,--.. .. .....--..-..-.. 3s Sphun8 wedges per lb.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
coNcERNlNo WoMEM

the little band of brown fur-and are a good finish.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Hand embroidery is stin used on the

Hand embroidery is stin used on the finest French underwear. We use more lace than the French do, and it's soft daintiness makes up for the exquisite embroidery that we do not find time to use. However, the French embroidery has 8 charm ous does not possess, produced by the wonderful embroidery and the tiny frill or edging of fine Yalenciennes lace.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

The easiest and most efficient way to break up cold is by added fuel to the body inside and without to stimulate the functions which eliminate the poisons from the system. Hot baths invigorate and promote general circu- lation, the pores are assisted in their work by throwing of impurities. When the all over bath is not taken a hot foot bath. soaking the feet in mustard water gives relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Mrs. F. M. Bacon. Jr.. of New York ment of the National Civic federation executive committee, and is interested in securing money for the organtza- tion- A play by Rachel Brothers, Ourselves" was given under the di- rection of the committee recently, The proceeds to be used for rescue work, which is one of the features of the federation work.
 Mrs. Kady Brownell. who is now 71 years old and very ill at Wards is land N. Y, went to the war with her husband who was in the 1st Rhode Island infantry. She was given a place as color bearer in a company of Sharpshooters. She is proud of her sword and colprs. She and her hus- band refused to go to the soldiers home
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Instead of putting machine stitched plaits or tucks in a lace blouse or one of very fine material, catch the tncks down with French knots. These can be worked in any shade you desire or can be white or the celor that mAtnh- es the blouse. Net and lace are aure to shrink when washed, causing the machine stitching to pucxer or break when the garment is ironed or pulled into shape. In any ease the French knots make very attractive trim ming,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

For tired feet nothing is better than to bathe them every night in soda and warm water, letting the feet re- main in the water until cooled. Dry them with vigorous rubbing, to quick en circulation If very tender they may be rubbed with alcohol or equal parts of alcohol and witch hazel.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

Blanket stitch, a sthe name in4- plies, Is the stitch which is used to protect the edge of blankets; in fact, it Is used on any material which is too heavy to turn under. This stitch is also used for the edge of flannel skirts and is sometimes used in con junction with hem to oFnaniant baby wrappers and kfn1onos-
 The Bulgarian embroidery, which has been made popular by the recent interest in the Balkan states, is really very simple and is nothing more or less than the fiat laid stitch or the satin stitch with which we are all familiar It is made distinctive by the rich brilliant colors used and al- though the enhFoideries now seen are done m softer and more pleasing tones than the original work. they still have 8 very bright and charac- teristic appearance. This work Is outlined In black and Is done on either white or ecru linen. The de- sign consists of squares, oblongs. tri- angles of very conventional flower forms.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

It is good to drink tumblerful of water between meals once In the morning if preferred, and a tumbler- ful of hot water taken at night is often very soothing and aids diges- tion. It is not well to drink much liquid with q meal. as this dilutes the digestive juices. The amounts taken should be roughly as follows: For breakfast, one to one and q half large cups of coffee, cocoa or weak tea; for dinner 8 tumberful of water, lemonade or other liquid; for tea, two or three teacupfuls of freshly made tea and for supper. one or two tumbIers of milk and soda water, or 8 large cup of cocoa.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-23

cf social problems regarding the
MASSES. hut merely in terms Of her
OWN individual problems, regarding
herself. Few women are able to do
Otherwise, Their intense concern
with their own personal problems
tlieir horizon.
.oh, pshaw,;, she unused. 4i'm
sick and tired or introspect q She
put on her things, and Boarded a
street car without definite aim. The
blazing Sign In front Of a downtown
theatre riyeted her attention. she
bougtii;a' dollar scat and entered. The
play wasiof divorce. She smiled grim.
lySand settled pack Into her chair.
Could she aeyer escape the haunting
subject? Isl
TOMORROW, Marian discovers q plot.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-23
Rig.es.McYinney.

On Wednesda. evening at $3.50
O'clock, at the. home Of the bride In
Guffey street, occurred the marriage
OF Miss Grace May Mckinney to Mr..
Frank Riggs. this city.
Owing to the death Of the brides
mother, a year ago. the wedding was
very quiet, only the Immediately FAM.
ilies being present. The Reverend
7. Barton Lawler, Of Shinnston, who
is an intimate rfiend Of both families,
.oficiated 4iasing the beautiful. ring
ceremony. Al. the close Of the cere-
mony a course OF refreshments. was
served, after which the bride and
groom went tottheir new. home in the
Sth ward. i,s on. III
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-23
a HAUNTING SUBJECT.

Marian sighed with relief wlioa
Mrs. Lilly purred her wordsof fare
Wen and left Then she crumpled
mp the Newspaper clipping whicht the
other lad left, and sent Il spinning
into the waste basket. o''Rs ;,
That ior divorce statistics,.smut-
tered she. rs the wad Of. paper hit:lts
mark. What do / care if!eyery MIR
riage winds ZIP in the divorce court?
These bnsy-bodies make me tired, &
she added mentally.
She dropped into her rocking
chair and reached for the evening
laper. Idly size scanned the pages;
tie'das's tale Of murder, street fights,
disappearance; arrests. and the. like
did not impress her. Suddenly how
ever, her attention was arrested.
These were the headlines: Drastic
Attack Upon Easy Divorce" a !.
Good Heavens, she groaned.
can't ever get iaway. from the sub:
ject! Divorce; divorce. divorce! Ev.
eryone's having his say! Well, let's
see what's the slatest:a she unused be-
ginning to scan the article.
A Philadelphia clergyman's inter
view was the basis OF the article.
sFemintsm runs to hopeless hys.
tefias She read. 'Femihisnl, So
called, 81 one Of the chief causes for
the ENORMOUS increase in the divorce
rate. "a :
The highest divorce, rate. of any
country in the world obtains in ia
pan. the interview ran "and the
next highest IS found in the United
States. One out Of every twelve mar
itages in this country now ends I'M
diyoree. When the divorce move
nient attains to It's modern proper ,p,r
tons, we believe that personal, fam
lily and social life Is threatened and
debased beyond paliation. A g,lsty
and passionate conrtship may fiirnisl,
y n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-23
Divorced lifee7
b. Helen gHesons Euessle "

material fora romantic novel, but Il
ass poor Foundation for the happy
and abiding union Of two lives. "a
surrender to mere physical attrae;
ton, fine clothes. and delightful. con-
yorsation is not the stun sof which
eoniugal love is made, 2 tx
Marian's gaze wandered down tile
column, where a sub:head: 1.-THE Rem
edy,2 attracted her attention. Cas-
ially she glanced through the follow.
Ing remedial propositions: pledge
to wait for n year after, en- gagement
before marriage in order that both
parties can get an emotional anu
mental breatllEltwo:thfrds eliminas
ton of the leases from the divorce
courts is predicted ~ this plan is fol.
lowed QUO: put the idle rich to SER
vice or brand them as moral idiots;
elimination of hasty, iadiscteet or
clandestine marriages; single stand
ard of sex morality; certificate
from a reputable physician required
from both parties to the marriage con.
tract showing them to be physically
and mentally Fit for mating; remedy.
Ing OF housing conditions: uniform
marriages and divorce laws; a true
conception of marriage.
acknowledgements let the paper
drop into her lap. It came over her
that there was something radically
wrong with the laws of a country
which married and divorced its peo.
Pile in veritable job-lots, and thereby
inflicting upon hundreds Of. thou
sands of women much the same woe
that it had inflicted upon her. e.
For u moment. size ieit herself her,
dwindleiinto the merest atom OF lie
big. farflung social body, She smiled,
eynically as she thought OF scholars
and publicists thinking of and for
women Of her kind. Her effort to
generalize. however, was brief. She
was not used to the process. She had
never'tllought very seriously in terms
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-23
81 MARGARET /
Warrington, r. F, D. No. z. /.

Miss Beatrice Roberts. who has
been sick, Is improving now.
Mr.. Jerry clines little boy was
hurt last week by fall.
Mr.. Jesse Talkington has a 25-bar-
rel oil weldon his farm.
The Eooman Oil Co. have just COM
pleted well on the Joshua Looman
farm. t5s~ ~
Mrs. NJ. E. copenhaver has return
cd home from a visitiwithiher sister,
Mrs. Geo. Hinnermafi ,atiShinhst6lig
/ Miss lena Millcr.r of Glarksburgi
Is the guest Of herGsister,J MRS. O. G.
Gozed. 'Itiss0age@ n 1875 sint lpq9ti il
(. aNir9zAubrey7 IIelirethy dsNata.homei
fromG theRw.gyxU. at Morgantowir;o ii.
account OF sickness. it'
. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Frost, Of
LumDerport,. are visiting the latter's
parents, Mr.fand Mrs. ]. e.. copen-
haYer. Y ~ .e ~ ifs
Misses. Gem and Nellie. copenhayar
have returned from visit to Eun,-
'berport. 49,.
Mrs. Alta Cummins, Of Clarksburg.
Is visiting her4parents, Mr.eand Mrs.
John Heldreth.N !
Mr.. r.. L. Orr made business trip
to Clarksburg Tuesday.
Messrs. .. Z. and ]. E. copenliaver
were at Wallace Tuesday.
Mrs. W.T.. sturm arrived home
Saturday from "a visit at Fairmont.
tMorgantown' and Warrington.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-23
.Wo,rkArl11o11gg
| Tomato Clubs

4 Z. r
Some weeks ago u number. of 10,
mato clubs were organized In vari,
Gus parts Of the county. each mem.
Der to grow a stenthyof an acre re Of to
matoes. The work Of organization
was done largely by Miss Sadie II
,Gnseman, Of the Extension Division
lof the College OF. Agriculture. The
supervision of the work Of the clubs
members will be looked after by Miss
lclara Wilson, Of Fairview,, who has
lbeen appointcd9by the U. s.sGovern.
ment as especial field agent In to.
Amato club work. Miss Wilson has
been actively at work for some
weeks, visiting club mem beers, hold
ing meetings at central points, and
completing the Organization OF local
clubs. Miss Wilson reports, that
great interest lis aroused in the To.
mato club work. Many OF, tile girls
have their tomato plants almost
ready for the garden in spite Of the
rather backward season.
r EachEcldb member isEto plant and
care for her crop sand isCtof keen an
accurate record of expense and re.
ccipts. TheKtomatocs grown are TO
be!used in the,liohe, sold ,Sor ca nned
Tor wintersuse. II IS certain that
many girls will acquire some very
valuable experience in this work
while at tho same time adding not a
little to their summer income. AZ:
ter the canning season in the carly
fall. the members viii 6c<ready 10
exhibit samples of their crop at the
annual agricultural show. M
So far as they have been reported,
the names ofsclub members are CIV
EN- below. II some names are omit.
ted, such names may be semitic Miss
Clara Wilson, Fairfic%.sW.. Va. 1.-THE
full addrcss'of all members should
besgiven in writing Miss Wilson.
: The following arc members of the
Batraekrillc cup: F1ossie BroSnlGt,
president; Wayne Tcnnant,l isccrc.
tarE;N Nellio . Robinson, Virginia
Bridge, Della Tucker. Alice Grim.
y6mba Michael, Almcda Hall. 7Murieli
osborne, Elsie Wilson, Hanna " ~
epnrne, Benctha Wilson. Josephine
Wilson, Lola Floyd, Ruth Is ,Rtc s,,
Geneva Michael. = 3ti's7 E.7'l1l
1RiycsSiAe Club: Seliie Laly,fmn5uiiL,I
president: Marjorie Hood, JOSEPH JOSEPH
Arnctt, Eva Emmett, Herbert smith.
Agnes Satter=eld, Lottie Morgan. q, 4
West School Clug, Warrington dis.
triet: Agnes ThorncS president; Lena
JGump, secretary: Lenora West. stel.
ia Hawkins. Mabel Hays, blanche Nj.
Hays, Mary SMichaeE Cleo Ice.
Dents Run Clubs: Opal Price. Ed
ma Yeager, Coda Goodnight, Gene
We've Greene, Opal Higginbothem.
Hazel Hays.
! Brink School Club: Gussie ~
;Ncalson. Ruth: N.tTitus.
Duncan SCHOOL, Club: BeatrIce
Roberts. Gladys Looman, Lille Dun
can. p ~
Lover Glade School Club: oaa
;Looman, Emma Hoy.
Metx School Club: .IsaA Grim:
Archie Grim, virda, iBoor. N
Murray school Club: Ellie Rice.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-23
ADMiNIsTRAToR'sTN NOTICE.

All persons knowing; themselves 10
be indebted to Adolph r, Niedecl,
deceased, will make settlement at
once of their Indebtedness, and all
persons holding claims against said
decedent will please file the same
with theiundersigned at rooms 40=41l
Peoples Bank Building, for adjust,
ment. 83si5Sl
Z. b. CARSlADoN,
Attorney for Laura NJ. Niedcck. Ad-l
ministratrix Of Adolph F, Niedecls
deceased. 4s2l-St.