davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Detroit times., 1915-01-15

and its original and chief purpose is
protection.
The nose Is primarily and essential
ly an organ OF respiration. The air
must not enter the lungs in the crude
state..but must be warmed, mois-
tened and purified.
1t must be deprived OF the Injurious
dust and germs with which II is hab-
itually loaded.
For this duty the interior OF the
nose is particularly adapted by rea-
son OF the peculiar character OF the
structure of its mucous membrane.
Smell Is OF secondary consideration,
and we may say the smelling organ
serves it's main purpose in apprising
the individual OF things which II
The Detroit times., 1915-01-15
When the Laws Met

The Laws sat about the long green
table. All the fundamentals were
there save one. Even the decrepit
Salic Law was present. doing be-
tween the Mosaic Laws and the Law
OF Primogeniture.
The Chairman, the Law OF the Land
called the meeting 20 order.
aAre we all present." he asked.
II was the Blue Laws who respond
ed.
II don't see nothin' OF the Law OF
Nations" he squeaked.
THE Law OF Nations has been abol-
ished," the Chairman sharply replied
THE business OF the convention will
now proceed cleveland Plain Deal.
er.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-15

Five Chicago aldermen spent four
hours looking for an alley. They
should have picked out q Sunday.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-15

reply l n & rather
{ b o u & h I lessly,
would say that it
is the organ of
smell.
The truth Is the
smelling function
Of the nose is one
of purely second
arx imnnrf am q
The Detroit times., 1915-01-15
"Fired Too Hastily"
(From the Westminster Gazette,

(From the Westminster Gazette)
From one OF today's letters from
the front:
"The other day we noticed
German moving about among our
dead and he was searching their
pockets, We opened fire and kill
ed him. Some OF us rushed for
ward to see what he had been
stealing. II was only chocolate
and cigarettes. Money and other
valuable things had been left un-
touched After that we were
sorry we had fred so hastily"
The Detroit times., 1915-01-15
Some Improvement

"How is young John getting on at
college?" asked the friend OF the fam,
lily
Very we'll indeed" answered
Johns proud mother The President
has about decided to let him stay on
for the rest OF tie term" Richmond
Times Disnatch.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-15
1T SOUNDS LIKE OLD TINES AND
SOUNDS GOOD. TOO, GOVERNOR!

Dairy James W. Heme is opposed in
party for reappontment o the Office he holds
He opposed by the votewappng be-
efficiency honesty preerment
candidates appointments of deputies the
Z around here wanted made.
After charges inspectors appoint
voswapps about the CITY and tried to
hold up soekeeper decided that future he would
care undenab should have used in the first
place
Denied finger pap pie distribution thereof the
vote swapping representation Wayne county the notorious state
organization Immediately the paint and on the
war path get" the particular with the one which
would CoURAGE), say mo" to them.
So they are State Senator
maker balm bard and brains
bipartisan band Lansing
They after they ON the job get him
OFF the Job because he wouldn't give without asking
questions.
number of retail ocers Lansing Wednesday and called on
the governor part the political conspiracy.
intimae the and give him cold
feet the matter pponng Hme they barked against the
wrong
They found confronting real Woodbridge Ferris
the scHooLMAsTER politician We hope the true
and they and capable who has been fast
asleep al last AWAKE
These retail srOcers accused having prosecu
newspapers
They said they (which exactly
bouquet which the will not let go
unchaenge they did fear publicity which Heme
gave to their activities.
appeared before the prosecuted In their
who have suffered nnocenty as retail
only food
they had business before him.
addressed them honest dealers aiming to observe
and obey the therefore "a LOT OF EDWARDS
The Characterization pat.
And we are glad old fighting clothes of the governor
haven't gone the rag picker.
Commissioner qualified early his first term for second term
by recognition publicity Of getting results for
! his department.
His judgment the very fear Of publicity x
oce who object the activity Of inspectors
publicity Heme has exposed the takers and PRISONERS
and by exposing the public against them
department have saved life and
many gube public and the people Michigan to be
Hem service the state has
capped the o their governor.
Reapponted by will and should through
aAyng
hold they will start something that will
prove mighty uay political conditions Wayne county
Hme did the doctrine OF
non-resstance
bit reluctant show the putrid condition of the
whisky controlled organization Detroit and thus Gov
Times corrective task
the odoous Tsmmany aduteran from the Demo
cratic. party of Michigan
The Detroit times., 1915-01-15

together a waving field OF hairs, we
have a protective mechanism in the
nose OF the highest value IN prevent
ing injurious matter from gaining en-
trance into the lungs. and II accord
ingly is OF great importance that all
forms of catarrhal Inflammation that
might hamper the fine working OF
this mechanism should be corrected
completely and without delay.
Do not let child grow up speech
less.
IL you know OF a child that is los
ing It's hearing. and is therefore likely
TO lose its speech, write or ask its
parents TO write to the Volta bureau
for the Increase and Diffusion OF
knowledge Relating TO the Deaf, No.
1901 Thirty-ffth-st.. Washington, d. c.
This bureau will send free literature
on approved methods OF preserving
the rightful heritage of speech.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-15

From Another
Point of VieW

Gen. Won Hindenberg is annoyed by
the receipt OF numerous love letters.
Still as fearless as ever OF bullets.
however.
We took note around us at l0:30 a.
m, this being Jan. 15 and 1890 a. ~.
being the hour when everybody is
supposed to be at his best One man
was looking out of the window, an
other was at the dictionary and an
other was rolling a cigarette. Incl
dentally, IL appears, we were not up
to much ourselves
Bones-Mis tah ,lntalocutah, An
s'pose as how you all hab done
heared dat An loss nah Job vii
de subment?
lnterlocutor-Why, Mr. Bones,
this is indeed news TO me. | did
not even know you had a Job
with the government.
Bones-Oh yes, indeedy. An
was one ub de assistants In de
White House. Mstah TumuIty
said he done considered me one ub
the decorations.
Interlocutor-And suppose you
met your old fate and got fired, as
usual
6ones-Dats whar you all 10
wrong again. Dey simply decid-
ed TO redecorate.
A rich Detroit wife has been di'
yorced by husband who refused 10
live in idleness. But tho rich wife
should worry.
ETC. is RIGHT.
From the Liner Page.
LOST-Lady's small leatner hand
bag, containing silyer-mounted
bill book, engraved, IS bill etc.
Lord Kitchener's reminder that the
war will not begin until May Is a
good one on the war correspondents.
The attitude of the pardon board In
the Van Vorce case suggests that the
board NAV have called in Chaplain
Tougher for spiritual advice.
Considerable OF Italy seems to have
fallen for that earthquake stun.
When a woman gets a divorce and
$500 alimony month and finds she
cannot live on II We commence TO
suspect that the wrong person got the
divorce.
Five Chicago aldermen spent four
hours looking for an alley. They
should have picked out a Sunday.
King Albert took a spade from a
soldier and worked in the trenches.
Is he going TO run for another term?
The Detroit times., 1915-01-15
Meetina the Reaulrements

Meeting inc Requirements
Mrs. Newlywed--l want a cook, but
she must be capable.
Head OF Employment Agency
Madam. | have several on my books
capable OF anything-Judge
The Detroit times., 1915-01-15

A great many people. if you asked
them what is the function OF the nose,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
TREASURER COLLECTS
INTEREST FROM ALL

City Treasurer Wardwell is collect
ing interest on all taxes not paid be-
fore Sept. lst. just as his notice sent
out with the tax bills promised. This
does not mean that he is collecting the
interest money from most taxpayers
and eXemptlng a few ia vegred ones.
nor that he is exempting most tax
payers and collecting from few
picked out for disfayor, the city treas
urer is collecting from all alike with
out any discrimination whatever.
In the month Of september. 1914.
only IS cents in interest money was
collected on $4,000 paid in in taxes.
This September all checks received
without interest added ara applied TO
the account and a statement Of the
balance due sent the taxpayer. every
one is going TO pay that interest on the
citys money. The interest revenue
the course Of the year. For instance,
one large taxpayer paid taxes IN Feb
rllary. 1914. without interest. Had the
interest been computed and paid the
city would have been so richer.
The city treasurer believes this pol
ICY is not only the right one for the
interest Of the city. but that i is The
only fair policy to follow He believes
that taxes should be collected from
all taxpayers without any discriulna-
ton in the consideration If interest
money and that the city is owed IN
terest until i is paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
ASSAULT CASE IN The
MUNICIPAL COURT

Lila Shaw gave 2 vivid rehearsal OF
quarrel with Ida Lewis n answer TO
Judge Lancasters questioning in the
municipal court, Thursday morning
Mrs. Shaw brought before the court
Upon complaint OF James Lewis.
charging Ella Shaw with assault upon
MIS-. Lewis. Both parties 10 the hear
Ing reside at u Eastern avenue.
1t appeared that there had been
some dispute as TO the veracitv Of
Mrs. Shaw and that Mrs Lewis had
called Mrs. Shaw a liar Said Ella
Shaw 10 Judge Lanca ster. She called
me an insignificant sinking liar. and !
DON'T allow nobody 70 90 that" Tell
ing the story Of the quarrel to the
court Mrs Shaw said tina, she ha q
warned Mrs. Lewis she must not trav
el through q hallway which she. Mrs.
Shaw. swept and cleaned, if she IN
sisted upon calling her a liar. Mrs.
Lewis she said, then called her g liar
again, whereupon she attacked her
with her fists. This treatment. she
SAID ola not quiet the taunting with
the epithet liar and she forthwith
produced fair-sIzed club and struck
Mrs. Lewis a severe blow across her
shoulder. Judge Lancaster asked Mrs.
ShaW if She could provide bonds TO
Keep the peace and she answered that
she did nor have 70 as she would ap-
peal the case # necessary.
You want 10 appeal the case, DO
YOU the court asked. and the re-
spondent answered in the Affirmative.
Then. said the judge, 4 will fine
you SO and costs ana YOU appeal the
case. You viii furnish bonds in the
sum Of $3.50 This new quirk TO the
proceedings did no, please Mrs. Shaw
and she paid the fne and costs and
departed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

dealt with the question Of English wo-
men in the employ Of the government
as follows:
This commission decreed that SO
far as the efficiency Of men is higher
than that Of women. mems salaries
should continue higher. And then,
lest they ever be proved wrong, they
advised that the highest examinations
should not be open to women.
They decreed that women's wages
should be lower than mems because
women soon marry and leave the SER
vice, and again evidently fearing 70 be
proved wrong, they advised that wo-
men be compelled to resign from the
service as soon as they marry.
Clearly men intend that voteless
women shall not divert any fat salary
away from needy voter, but when
they try 10 explain they get little
mixed. Why not tell the truth? II
would be SO much simpler and easier
A poor master in an upstate city hit
the nail on the head the other day
when he was bewailing the fact that a
socialist had been made city chamber
lain. I tell you it is pretty tough.
said he, when the Democrats have
worked hard 10 win the election, to see
an office go to socialist Words
would have failed him if the job had
gone TO woman"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

Although farce comedies are sup
posedly written on the directors cuff.
such IS far from being the case in the
latest keystone comedy, The Little
Teacher" a farce in two parts Mack
Sonnet. recognized as the greatest
comedy director in the world, has
again scored a success. Credit for the
MANY farcial situations must be Civ
en- also 10 Mabel Normand and Fatty
Arbuckle, both Of whom aid greatly
in this masterpiece. The Little
Teacher inclines to picture the hu-
morous side Of human character and
instead of low comedy, the humor is
Of the highest class.
4 rhree-reel Imp feature, Driven by
Fate" stars little blonde Violet Mes
ereau and handsome Billy Garwood,
This drama with two Of the most
popular Universal players will be a
delight TO all
VIM. s Hart. greatest portrayer Of
Western roles. is featured in Pinto
Ben" a Broncho drama in two parts.
Mr.. Hart is star Of the finest quality,
excelline all in strength and virility
of vigorous characterizations. Muir
dock MacOuarrie in The Finest Gold"
A Big L drama viii also be included.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

City Solicitor Melvin E. SawTelle has
brought suit for the city Of Augusta
against the Lewiston, Augusta e. Wa
terville Street Railway Co. the writ
having been served last Saturday. This
is an action at law seeking to recover
from the railway company one-half
the amount expended by the city for
the repairs on the Kennebec bridge,
amounting to sl2,5ao.5o.
The writ Of attachment sets forth
the claim that not only by promise.
implying a contract, but by the pro-
visions of its charter the railway COM
pany is made liable to the city for the
Justly proportionate sum. Under the
provisions Of the revised statutes a
railway company is made liable for the
expense Of Ill repairs upon streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
CITY OF AUGUSTA BRINGS SUIT
ACAINSTL A. &W. ST. RAILWAY co.

roads or ways made necessary by the
railways use of them. Also the orig
inal franchise granted the Augusta,
Hallowell q Gardiner Railroad Co,
provided that the railroad company
should always meet the expense in
CURED by the city in making repairs
necessitated by the railroads use Of
the city'e streets or roads. This fran
chise came into the possession Of the
Lewiston, Augusta & Weterville
Street Railway Co. and this company,
the city asserts. is responsible for the
obligations Of the original charter.
The writ attaches the railway com
pany's property to the value Of $4,000
and calls for a trial at the October
term Of the supreme judicial court in
Kennebec county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
Canton Grange.

Young peoples meeting was held al
Canton Grange Saturday evening with
Arthur Tucker as master The follow
ing program was enjoyed: Music
choir: reading Mrs. Irene Tucker
piano solo. Miss Eleanor Westgate
reading, Mrs Jennie Bisbee; song
choir: reading. Mrs. Estella Briggs
Mr.. Quimby of Turner Grange made
interesting remarks. Refreshments Of
confectionery and fruit were served
II was voted 10 make an exhibit al the
Canton fair and the following commit
tee appointed Mrs. Leon NJ. Berry,
Mrs. Helen Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Adams and Horace Worden.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
Ba & oer. orrey

The Portsmouth Times q Friday
contains the repor, Of the wedding Of
Philip q. Badger q Portsmouth, y.
H. and Miss Herherta Torrey Of the
same city. The groom is the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Emery Badger Of
Portsmouth. formerly If Augusta. The
bride was educated N England and
until TWO years ago resided in Pasa
de1a. Cal The groom is graduate
Of Phillips Exeter Academy. 1911, and
Yale University, 1914
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

three reel drama by the Edison COM
panv with Miss Mable Trunelle,
GLADYS Hulette and others.
The Little Deceivers," three reel
Essanav features Miss Edna Mayo
and Richard Travers.
Two excellent comedies are offered
in The Child, the Dog and the vi
lain" Selie. and She Loved Him
So" Nitagraph.
Next Monday the feature picture
will be Miss Mary Pickford in Fan
chon the Cricket" a Paramount mas
terpiece in five reels. A souvenir
photograph Of Miss Pickford will be
given 10 each patron Monday, both
afternoon and evening.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
TRAFFIC REGULATION
COMMITTEE APPOINTED

a special committee has been APP
pointed by the MAYOR 10 draft a city
ordinance for the regulation Of traf-
fc. The committee is made up as fol-
lows: Aldermen Bodweu. Soule and
Brown; Councilmen Anderson and
Hanson The need of a traffic regula-
ton ordinance is much discussed in
the city and the mayor especially de-
sires an ordinance TO lessen the men
a &c from automobile traffic IN the city
streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

James Lappin, aged 50. Of Upper
Main street. Biddeford. is at hospi-
tai there in serious condition as the
result Of headlong plunge Of Is feet
from the top Of dam upon which he
was employed by the Pepperell Co, 10
the rocks below. Lappin slipped
Tuesday night just as he was getting
ready 10 quit work for the night. His
left shoulder was dislocated and two
long gashes cut in his head
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
OPERA HOUSE.

Today and Saturday The Goddess"
with Anita Stewart, THE Little
peceiver, Essanay 3 Reefs, "Out Of
the Ruins" Edison Reels, The
Child. the Dog and the Villain"
selis, They Loved Him So" Vita
graph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

A drawing Of traverse jurors was
held at the office Of The city clerk at
: P. N. Wednesday, Sept IS. for
jurors 70 serve al the supreme judicial
court in said county on the second
Tuesday Of October A. n. 1915. The
names drawn to serve we're: Leo T.
Dickson II Ward Samuel Lee Of
Ward Manley n Farnham Of Ward
!; Thomas J. Lyons Of Ward ! and
William Y. Hunt Of Ward !,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

B. D. Tingley Of Houlton has sold to
r. E. Bunker Of North Arson his valua.
bic trotting stallion Bird Patchen. This
horse has been entered in races in several
Of the fairs in the western part OF the
state. and it is expected will make a fine
record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
LOCAL NOTICE

Cora NJ Lewis-Shampooing hair
dressing. ranIcuring. facial massage,
scalp treatment and chiropody. Gradu-
ate Of Boston. New York and Califor-
MA 3o4l2 Water Stree. Telephone
2-4-W sepI9dlnos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

Mr.. and MIS-. W p Fletcher lef,
Thursday afternoon for Boston, where
they Will visit their children until
Sept. 2s, when they Will leave with
the official Massa chusetts party as
delegates q the Maine Division. Sons
Of Veterans, for Washington, where
the National Convention will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

Mabel, Fatty and Mack senne: IN
THE Little Teacher" 1wo-reel
keystone Comedy, Violet Mersereau
and VIM. Garwood in Imp Three.
part Feature, VIM. S. Hart in Two
reel erercho Drama. Murdoch Me-
Cuarrie IN Big U Drama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
Charles /. Handy

Charles l Handy of China died al
the Augusta State hospital Thursday
morning at the age Of sS years. The
funeral will be held at his late home
in China at J o'clock Saturday after
noon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

At 80 tonight at Citp hall there
will be meeting of the committee on
ordinances 70 consider the plumbing
ordinance. The mayor desires all citi-
zens interested in the ordinance 10 be
present al the meeting as the ordi-
nance IS considered an important one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
With THE SUFFRAG|S1S

The Industrial Welfare Commission
Of equal Suffrage oregon, not content
with setting SO a week as the mini
mum wage for an experienced adult
woman clerk. has now set the rate Of
$3.50 as the lowest allowable wage for
women factory workers.
The factory commission Of New
York state reported thousands Of wo-
men getting less htan Sc week in the
candy and box making factories Of a
state which Mayor Mitchell declared
vas second TO none in its treatment Of
women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

with officials Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor watchfully waiting in
the galleries. the House of Represen-
tatives adopted the amendment to ex-
enpt labor unions and farmers asso-
Citations from prosecution as organiza-
tons in restraint Of trade. The vote
being 207 TO o."
How long do you think officials from
the womens Trade Union League
would have to vatchfully wait for the
House Of Representatives to unani-
mously pass bill providing for equal
pay for equal work for voteless women
and voting men in the employ Of the
government?
Alice Duer Miller in the New York
Tribune calls attention TO the way the
Roval Commission on Civil Service has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

An all feature picture program is
offered at the opera House today and
Saturday headed by the eleventh
chapter Of the great serial photo play.
The Goddess" featuring the well
known Vitagraph stars. Anita Stewart
and Earle Williams.
out Of the Ruins" is an exceptional
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

Miss Helen Whitlock. a Simmons
Sophomore who has been
visiting Miss Helen f Boothby. IS
Oak street, left for Boston on the late
afternoon train Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

The University Of Pennsylvania
Wednesday announced the appoint
ment Of Arthur l. Jones Of the Uni
versity Of Maine. as assistant profess
sor Of education.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
Mrs. Elizabeth GEORGE,

Mr. Elizabeth George, widow Of
William George. who was for many
years employed a. the State House.
passed away Thursday AZ her home in
at the age Of 6s years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

H. B. Chandler of Bangor was in
the CITY for brief stay Thursday, en-
route from Boston to Bangor in a new
light six automobile pure hased in the
Massachusetts metropolis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

MIS-. John Bowling and little daugh-
ter Catherine Of Augusta. have been
guests Of her sister Mrs. VIM. Shan
rahan.-Livermore Falls Advertiser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

MISS Rena Childs Of this city, who
has been the guest Of Mrs Ella Flick.
cit Of No. p Merrill street. Portland
has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

Inc Deborah3 viii hold sale Of
home cooked food at Choate's variety
store on State street Saturday after
noor.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

MISS vivian Sherwood of this CITY
Is the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. fnna
Pierce in Burlington. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

theTnoWsky's store for women will
oe closed Saturday until 5 P. NJ. in
observance Of the Jewish holiday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

Ncnmond's store will close tonieht
ana not open again until P. M
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
Local Matters

Gilman H. Smith of this city re-
Gently visited friends in Rockland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17

Inc Miriam Circle will meet at S
CLOCK this friday evening with
MIS- Alice Merrill. Is Arsenal street