davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22


city was alive to the vigorous and
strong personality of the young man.
But a paper cannot live on circulation
alone, and his advertisers had left
him, not one by one, but in cluster.
The elections were only three
months away. Johnson, a creature of
Saunders, occupied the mayors chair
and was to run for reelection. Simp-
son, another creature of the boss,
was opposing him in the interests of
good government, ostensibly. Actual
ly he was merely blind for the re-
forming element Lee had shown UP
the double game that Saunders was
playing, and thus aroused the wrath
of the boss.
Perhaps he would not have nerved
himself to risk his whole future on
this desperate game but for pretty
Elsie Sinclair, the daughter of one of
the old settlers. In his day Sinclair
had been a power in Pathways, but
Saunders had ruined him and flung
him aside, as he had many another
man.
The day had come when Lee had
told Elsie of his love for her To his
surprise, knowing, as he did, that she
loved him, the girl became very seri-
Gus.
Philip, dear, I will give you your
answer later" she said
E'Wber7 dearP" no aclrod
con the day when you come to me
and tell me that you have beaten
Saunders.
And she revealed the story of the
mans villainy, his robbery of her
aged, and now paralyzed, father in
the business deal which had estab-
lished Saunders supremacy.
From that time on Lee Numbered in
his paper, which he brought out three
times a week. He showed that John
son and Simpson were both creatures
Of the boss, and called a meeting of
citizens, at which man named Spiers
was nominated for mayor
Nobody knew anything about Spiers,
except that he had lately come to
Pathways, and appeared to have plenty
of money. A vigorous campaign was
started to elect him, and it was at
this juncture that Saunders came into
the Office and admonished Lee that
he had better cease his opposition.
Saunders showed his hand in many
ways. First, there was the matter Of
the advertisers. Lee saw that it
would take all his capital to hold out
until election day. Then the dailies
OF the town were dead against him,
one for Johnson and the other for
Simpson. deridiag Lee and Spiers.
And the campaign was only half
hearted, for the multitude Of candi-
dates bewildered the voters.
Finally, Lee was called from his
bed one night to find his Office a
mass Of flames. The fire, which was
undoubtedly Of incendiary origin. com
pletely Quilted the place. The news
paper was a thing Of the past, and
there was no capital with which to
start it again.
There was still a greater shock, how
ever. The fire occurred ten days be-
fore election. Three days. later Spiers,
in pompous manifesto, withdrew
from the race, and it was all over the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22

city by the afternoon that he. TOO
had been d creature of Saunders. He
had been spending the boss money
while Lee doomed him, and had from
the first intended to withdraw.
Lee went to Elsie in despair and
told her. The games up" he said
I can't fight this universal treach
cry, and I have no weapon left to
fight with"
Yes, you have, dear" she an
swered You haven't used your
strongest weapon at all"
What is that?" he asked.
Your personality, dear You havent
realized that people follow man
more gladly than principle. You
havs appealed with printers ink, not
with words. You must be the people
candidate for mayor
I?'' he cried, aghast.
Elsie outlined her plan. He was to
visit every one of the thirty thousand
houses in Pathways before election
day. He was to be nominated for
mayor. Her father would back him
with the little money he had remain.
ing. And she herself. and all the faith.
ful members of the organization
would canvass for him
1t was wild scheme, but it hit
Lees desperate mood. On the fol
lowing day he was already nominated
the peoples candidate. What had
been done by the printed word was
now done by word of mouth. Soap,
box orators began to appear at all the
street corners. And everywhere the
news of the new campaign began to
stir peoples hearts.
The plucky fight that Lee bad put
up began to tell. Those who had
hung back, or derided him. or doubt
ed, were converted at the burning
words that flowed from his lips.
Every hour of the day, and far into
the night, Lee worked. He went into
the factories, he spoke in front of
the clubs, he made personal appeals
to all the leading citizens.
A feature of the campaign was the
appearance of old Thomas Sinclair,
in his wheeled chair. The old man
reminded the people of the days when
he was power in the city. Rumors
Of the old treachery of the boss began
to spread. Saunders found his power
shaken
1t seemed a winning cause at last,
but the time was so short that only a
miracle could effect the political revo-
luton that was hoped for And the
evening of election day arrived, and
the announcement expected momen-
tarily, gave little cause for hope.
Elsie, at Lees side, pressed his
hand.
Philip, dear" she whispered, &
l want to give you my answer now,
before the declaration. 1t is"
But her intention was frustrated.
For the town clerk appeared to read
the figures. In the intense hush he
announced that Philip had beaten
Johnson by fifteen votes, and Simp-
son, the fgurehead, by five hundred
and five. Lee was the new mayor of
Pathways.
A bowling, roaring mob found Philip
and, hosting him upon their Shout
ders, snatched him from Elsie's side.
And, after all, he read her answer in
lip language, because the noise was
too great for any sounds to be heard
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
American Trout Eggs for Japan

In response to a request received
from the Japanese government the
United States bureau of fisheries for
warded to Kobe, Japan, shipment Of
100000 eggs of the rainbow trout from
its hatchery III California. The eggs
arrived in excellent condition, with
a loss of only three per cent, which is
considered a very good result in view
of the long journey and the different
conditions under which the eggs were
handled. When Matched the resulting
fry will be used in stocking waters in
the province If Hyogo, Of which Kobe
is the principal city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
Mioht Have Been Worse

Romeo Johnson Of Indianapolis once
gave this explanation Of how he came
by his first name: my father was a
great admirer Of classical acting, -
said he, "and was an especial admirer
Of Edwin Booth. Shortly before I
was born he was in the East and
stayed over day to see Booth in
Romeo and Juliet The impression
was so strong that he named me Ro-
meo. It's a good thing that he left
when he did, for the performance the
next night was 'PygmaIion and Ga
latea.'"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
Slang Word pazzIes British.

American slang is sometimes in
cisive and piquant, but we do not all
open our arms quite so wide to it as
does the New Statesman:
Miss Dell is indubitably some
story teller. Ut would be affect
alton to insist on the inverted
commas any longer in the Eng
lish use of that adjective, which
is Americas most dazzling addi-
ton to the language Of Shake
speare.)
The word certainly fills a gap, for
it is difficult to convey its precise
shade of meaning in conventional
words Unlike some Americanisms, it
looks like being a new and original
one, and not a revival of an ancient
use.-London Observer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
important "Dont's-r

Adam Smith, who, regardless Of all
criticisms by subsequent political
economists. is still quoted by those
very critics as being the foremost fig
sure in the history Of economic thought.
was born June 3, 1928, in Kirkcaldy.
FYfeshire, Scotland. It is said of him
by historians that he was the founder
of political economy as a separate
branch Of human knowlege. and that
no writer on the subject in any Ian
guage failed to draw on that Scotch
fountain of reasoning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
mSnoWn Burns Boy TO Death.

Because he thought the foam on t
Of a sunken vat of hot calcium W
summer snow" Wallace Taggart, t
years old, son of Thomas Tagga
stepped to his death at the SheIbyvi
canning factory. He was so baC
burned in the poisonous liquid that
died six hours later.
Curious about the foam, the b
asked an employee what it va
Snow" the employee replied with
smile.
The trustful child stepped into ii
foam and sank His father, workil
at the factory, pulled him out.-Shs
by'ville Qnd) Dispatch Cincinnati Z
quirer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
The Elders Inspiration.

At the close of the forenoon session
of a ministerial conference in PhiIa-
delphia, in announcing the opening
subject for the afternoon, the presid-
ing officer said: Elder Jones will pre-
sent a paper on The Devil" Then
he added. please be prompt in attend
ance, for Brother Jones has a carefully
prepared paper, and is full of his sub
ject."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22

Mr.. Stump is keeping it locked in an
alright glass case to prevent any pos
sibility of the pollen being stolen, for
a mere touch Of = feather or toothpick
to its stamens would secure sufficient
pollen to make possible the breeding
Of similar plant by hybridizing with
another orchid. Strange to say, the
fact that the glass case is absolutely
air tight Will preserve the blossoms
for q longer time than if the plant
were in the open air.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
A. As Saw Them

He went to dine with a bachelor
friend who prided himself that his
few pictures were gems. After hav-
ing enjoyed themselves well-too
we'll. in fact-at dinner, they adjourned
to the picture gallery. where the host
pointed out to his guest a landscape,
saving: What do you think OF that,
my bov-eh?" The following reply
was hiccoughed, rather than spoken:
..Beuatiful. old chap-very fine aw-
civ good. Trees wave bout so
ua-shally.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
SAVES THE TABLE OR TRAY
Practical Teapot Stand That Is Deco
rative as Well as Useful for
Its Purpose.

To be Of practical use. q teapot
stand must be thick enough to prevent
the heat from penetrating 10 the table
or tray, and the accompanying sketch
and diagrams illustrate the way in
which very decorative and pretty lit
tie stand for this purpose can be made.
Get a piece Of wood measuring six
inches square and three-fourths inch
in thickness. The corners are slightly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
Bad Points In All of Us.

Better for you to present some Of
the good points and features Of the
one under discussion If you do not
want him to show up some Of your
bad points some day. You have them.
Everybody has them We are all hu.
man and the perfect man does not
exist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
Auto Makes Glover Fly.

Coming upon a farmer moving
clover, L. ]. Russell, principal Of the
Towanda schools, heard the man com
plain how near tagged out we're his
horses. Professor Russell told him
to unhitch and he would finish the
moving with his automobile
Fastening the mower to the profess
sor's automobile, the machine was
sent speeding around and the big field
was moved within ten minutes. The
mower was run so fast that the clover
was thrown in the air in clouds.-To-
wanda (Pa) Dispatch to Philadelphia
Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22

you will find sunshades made up Of
rows and rows of them, sometimes of
taffeta, sometimes of satin ribbon or
Of frills of lace on a net or silk foun-
dation. Occasionally the shape is
varied by turning back the points all
around like a rolled over lip and tip
ping each one with a bead.
Copyright. 1915, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per SyndiCate)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
SIX Skir% Prn%ao4-n

To make your silk petticoat last
twice as long, take thin goods, such
as lawn Cor any thin, discarded skirt
viii do), line silk petticoat, follow
seams as far founce and fasten at
top Of founce All strain is removed
from silk and. as the goods are thin,
will rot make the skirt heavy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
BriQht Shades,

For Frightening a large living room
with a dark wall covering one might
select window shades with gorgeous
redbirds perched on greenish brown
branches, or just large. conventional
lied red or mulberry flowers, with am.
pie foliage. For a brown room shades
with long sprays of the rich golden
glow as a decoration would be sue
cessful
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
New Chemical Laboratory.

The United States bureau Of stan
dards has completed the plans for its
new chemical laboratory building, to
cost not to exceed 100000, for which
appropriation was made by congress
last winter. The architects, Dom &
Deming, have drafted the speci1ca-
tions, which are about to go to press.
It is expected that advertisements for
proposals for the construction of this
laboratory viii be published during
June
The laboratory will be located on
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
Whistle for a Doc.

ANY dog can be taught to answer
a certain sound, and as it is far easier
70 produce a uniform sound on a metal
whistle than by means Of your lips,
why not buy a whistle and train your
dog TO answer it. 1t can be hung
beside the door or carried in your
handbag. so that you can always use
# when the dos has wandered away.
One can be bought for so cents that
IS quite satisfactory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
Fan Is Run by Alcohol

a fan has been perfected that ruI
with alcohol. A little lamp operat
it by heating air IN a cylinder. tt
expansion and contraction Of the
is ingeniously utilized to provide Il
motive power for the fan. Remarkab
results have been obtained accordir
to the company manufacturing It.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
1 Attest VARIETY

why do you call these vaudeville
strawberries 2" asked the amateur gar
dener.
They come in two sizes" replied
the salesman; ''toplines to attract at
tention and smaller ones trailing along
to provide the actual entertainment
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
Orlnin Of MoneX.

History does not tell US where Il
idea Of money originated. The d
cious metals were employed IN bart
before the dawn Of history. n Z
oldest ruins of civilized people bt
of metals are found with an impri
Of the ruler. They had banking thI
thousand years ago, when bills Of L.
ing we're craven on bricks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22

mercerized cotton, wool or rope silk
are desirable materials for this work.
Not only is the knotted stitch suit
able for children's dresses; it can well
be applied to cushions, scarfs and
centerpieces as substitute for sou.
tache or coronation braid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
Extraordinary Style.

Muslin
Merely muslin
Just unbleached.
Made into dresses,
And also into hats.
It is a nice ecru in color.
Combined with cretonne it's smart.
Embroidered in a brown border some
like it
Whether it is really to become chic
remains to be seen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22

The United States Of America Is !,
far the greatest steel producing cou
try on earth. Germany comes ne1
with Great Britain third.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22

Clean trees, devoid of insect life,
are a credit to any home, and no yard
is complete without them-for shade
as well as beauty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22

Pierce Mill road, near Connecticut
avenue, in the northwest suburbs Of
Washington, D. c., and vii! form the
seventh of the group of special labora-
tory buildings erected for the bureau
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
Tu,+b in sbor+ Sentence

'Tngratitude," said Uncle Eben, SIS
what a man complains Of when he
wants to draw big dividends on
snail favor"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
Rir Task for Edison.

''By CORY" said old Farmer Ap-
piIlsass, scratching his head thought
fully. "ef this here Mister Edison
would only plan out scheme under
which we could get hired man TO
scratch around a garden patch ez live
" ez hen, and hen ez would set
ez firm and ez permanent ez a hired
man, b'gosh, things Id begin to perk
up some!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22

Peru was the first nation TO add in
struction in aviation to its public
school curriculum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22

Chile is erecting from so to 20 new
school buildings each year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-07-22
Malarla,s Toll In india.

Malaria causes mere sickness z
death than any other single disease
India.
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-10-22

'S 5&7 7F'k-Beginning Monday, October 25h
ONE WEEK
ONLY
Which Shall 1t Be?

DO YOU intend to continue laboring, burn
ing valuable fuel and destroying high-priced
food with that old worn-out cook stove?
You KNOW that old stove eats up a lot of
fuel each year.
You KNOW you have trouble in getting it to
bake just right, in fact, spoil batch of bread
every once in while-you know it costs con-
siderable for yearly repairs.
Stop and think and figure. Wouldn't it pay
you to buy good range-a range with rep
utation-
THE GREAT MAJESTIC
Malleable and Charcoal Iron RANGE.
You make no mistake in buying the GREAT
MAJESTiC-its the range with THE REPU-
TATlON-ask your neighbors Then, too, it's
made just right and of the right kind of material
-MALLEABLE AND CHARCOAL IRON
riveted together practically air tight ht-lined with
pure asbestos-parts being malleable can't
break-has movable reservoir and an oven
that doesn't warp-that's why the MAJESTIC
uses SO little fuel, bakes just right every day in
the year browns just right without turnne
heats gallons while breakfast cooking-prop
ery handled lasts lifetime, and costs practically nothing
for repairs. -
Don't buy the range you expect to last lifetime Gun
sight you'll be be disappointed Come to
store during demonstration week. the GREAT MA
JESTlChave it's many exclusive features explaned-nd
the MAJESTIC is 800 cent stronger than other
ranges where most ranges weakest
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-10-22
ONE WEEK
ONLY
CHILDREN'S

SOUVENIR DAY -
100 STORY BOOKS FREE
''The Quillivers' Ride" by Claude Wetmore.
A CHARMING STORY for boys and girl.
of the adventures of the wee QUIILNERS in
BIG FOLKS LAND story that will hold
any childs interest to the very end, and teach
lesson of lifelong value.
The first 100 boys and girls who present to
THE MAJESTIC RANGE SALESMAN, at
our store, between and p. m, TUESDAY,
written answers to the following questions,
will receive this fascinating story book FREE.
What range is your mother now using?
2-Give names of anyone you know need
ing new range.
3-The Majestic Range has many points of
superiority-which does your mother
consider best?
4-What is your age?
5-When is your birthday?
$1.0O ARTICLE FREE
The boy or girl giving the neatest best
the third question may select any s1o0 article from our
stock IN ADDITION TO THE SOUVENIR
A Prize For Everybody
Don't be discouraged you of the 100 to oct
the story book. You will receive MAJESTIC PUZZLE
CARD that will afford you many hours of amusement.
Be sure to have your answers ready N at
store TUESDAY afternoon, between three five They
must be WRITTEN if you wish receive a souvenir or
prize
The Hattiesburg news., 1915-10-22
A Prize For Everybody
Special

All will
COME ORNOT
KNOW how heatdHOW htdWY
little KNOW
DON'T OVERLOOK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
TEUTON AND SLAV
ALIKE TO WARSAW
City's Life Goes On as Usual,
Despite Capture by Ger
man Forces.

Warsaw, Aug. 81 Via London, Aug.
24.-Warsaw shows few signs of its
recent capture after a siege. The life
of the city goes on much the same as
it did under Russian rule in times Of
peace. The ruins of blown-up bridges
hanging drunkenly athwart the Vistula
and the presence of German soldiers in
the streets are the only surface indi-
cations of the gigantic military cam
paign which resulted in the capture OF
the Polish capital
Polish and Jewish citizens have re-
ceived the invaders without the slight
est evidence of hostility. The German
garrison in the city Consists of only
three regiments, who have little to do
except to provide sentries for the vari-
Gus military and civilian headquarters
TO keep in order the crowds seeking
permits of all kinds, ranging from
passes permitting them to leave the
city 10 licenses for the sale Of cheap
cigarettes. Soldiers also regulate traf-
fic on the pontoon bridges across the
Vistuls.
Military patrols are not called on to
maintain order within the city. This
work has been in the hands Of civil
ians, who now are being relieved by a
German police force under Chief of
Police Won Glasenapp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-25
GILBERT WINGED
5 GERMAN AEROS
French Aviator, Who Escaped
from Prison Camp, Made
Hero in Paris.

Paris, Aug 24.-Eugene Gilbert, the
French aviator, brought down FIVE Ger
man aeroplanes before he was COM
PEELED. by an accident to his motor 10
land on Swiss territory last June. Since
his escape from Switzerland and his
arrival in Paris on Sunday night he
has been treated as a popular hero.
When first interned in Switzerland
Gilbert gave his word not to attempt
TO escape. The enforced idleness
preyed on his mind. He took back his
promise and seized the first oppor-
tunity to get away. A friend provided
a disguise, and he made his way TO
Lucerne and Geneva, and thence to An
nemasse, in France.
Adolphe Girod, member of the
Chamber of Deputies from Doubs, who
had been active for some time in ANA
teur aeronautics and who has been
decorated since the war began with the
Legion of Honor cross for his services
as an aeroplane observer, has just been
breveted as an aerial pilot and in
trusted by the Ministry of War with
the inspection of aviation schools.
Maurice Dutreil, Deputy from Mayenne,
also has received military commits
sion in the aerial branch of the service
and will soon join an air squadron at
the front.
Six other Deputies Puech,
Jules Breton, Paul Bignon, Z. Laurent,
Compere Morel and Louis Tunnel
have sons in the aerial branch of the
army. Ex-Deputy Joseph Python, one
of the youngest members of the last
Chamber, is now serving as a military
aeroplane pilot.