davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20

threads at the joining Of yoke and low
er portion OF the skirt The same en-
broidery was carried out on the jacket,
on the collar, fronts and belt
The Necessary Touch Of Fur.
One in talking Of fashions must speak
again and again of fur-it is so abso-
lutely necessary to gown and suit that
every imaginable animal that has a
furry pelt is being utilized, and the fur
riers are reaplng wonderful harvests,
Among the most popular furs for trim
ming purposes are beaver, seal and
Icrfnmer. The dark blue serge is smart
ened with a touch Of natural gray krim-
ner, and the satin finished broadcloth
is enriched by narrow and wide bands
of seal or beaver
Interesting skirt Lengths
We have become accustomed to the
short street suit and frock: when not
carried to the extreme, II is lar more
satisfactory than A long skirt, especially
with the vogue OF the very wide skirt.
We have become used also to the round
length evening frOck for dancing. and
approve Of its comfortable, common
sense. but the formal dinner 1rock, with
its slinky pointed train, and its eX-
tremely short front is somewhat dis
model exhibited lately, developed IN q
wonderful brocade Of Bianchints, was
made with one Of these extremely snort
skirts and long, pointed train; al
though rich and wonderful, the gown
was startling and decidedly bizarre IN
effect Much of the grace Of the gown
is sacrificed with these skirts
Variety of Sleeves.
There is Z wide choice in style OF
sleeve for both house and street cos
tune The later models show a pro
nounced use of the sleeve set into the
armhole with gathers. At present the
! vogue is for the moderately large Sleeve
I with q slight exaggeration Of fulness al
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20

FEW YORK, Nov. 20.-The wealth
M of'artistic and smart ideas in al
ternoon and street frocks TINS
season. while fascinating, is somewhat
beWildering, TOO.
OF course the chief features are the
same, this is out Of respect to fashion
dictates. but there are any num9er %
u.s. thor one NAV vary these details
effectively TO meet the demands OF
ones own personality Fashion SHOWS
are becoming as popular with women IN IN
general as any smart social event me
If 10 The Manor Born and perhaps d
bit more gracefully.
The Popularity OF the Box Ce1t.
Since the first showing OF IAN ant
winter fashions there has been mucn
discussion as TO whether the resulatlon
tailored suit with normal Walstllhe,
snugIy fitted. would dominate; at tlrst
it seemed IS Il II would. but since lnen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20
Court Forces Farmer To
Take 50 Gents Car for Hay

Hamburg, Germany. Nov. 20.-Through q
most unusual legal ruling, which in many
quarters is attacked as incorrect q farmer
has been obliged 70 sell carload OF hay Tor
two marks $50 cents. He had teiegraphed
to his Wouldbe customer that the price Wouiu
be zoo marks, and some employe OF the tele-
graph office lost the two ciphers IN nanu-
ling the message The astonished customer
lost no time in accepting the ''2' mark olter-
When the customer declined TO pay lle
200 marks the case went into court and the
telegram was produced as evidence that only
two marks had been asked for the hay N
vain the farmer pleaded that it was through
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20

no fault OF his that the eiphers had been
..lost iu transit" The answer was that he
should have spelled out the sum in the tele-
Grabbing The supreme court decided that
the imperial telegraph office cannot be held
responsible for the mistake and that the sale
must stand
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20

living room has a corner fireplaea
Dining room has a round end with a
wide sill around it and a door into a
porch which may be used as break
fast room in summer Pantry and
kitchen are conveniently located
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20

A smart wrap Of black velvet and satin
brocade is combined with plain vel
vet and trimmed with fur A special
feature is the scarf-cOllar edged with
fur.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20

Unusual in its yoke and sleeve features
is a French blouse OF cream chiffon
and lace.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20

@HIs extremely attractive house
has been planned for both con-
venience and beauty It is Of
frame but can be built with cemented
walls or with stone first story. The
unusual lines are its great charm be-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20

ing very simple and convenient
There is a good porch from which
the reception hall is entered It has a
wide Fireplace. and corner seat spindled
lattice staircase and pretty openings
nto the living and dining rooms. The
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20
Straight Lines In the Box Coat

Pleasing Variety in Indications Of Return Exaggerated
Sze Cuff Become Sleeve?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-11-20

threads at the joining Of yoke and low
er portion OF the skirt The same en-
! broidery was carried out on the jacket,
! on the collar, fronts and belt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

to play baseball was the best He
could catch better than any of tho
boys, and was always wanting to play.
Now. Boobies friends knew that he
put things off, and, so the next time
Bobbie came out to play. he was sur.
prised to find the boys preparing to
go home
why, aren't you all going TO play?"
said he. mo. we are going to put it
off until tomorrow, they SAID Bobbie
went nome in confusion. The next
day Bobbie was at the ball field bright
and early.
After long wait, one boy came up
with him. How long before Wen
play?" ask I'd Robbie. "Oh, we won't
play that game TIN next Friday. we're
going to put 1t off" With that. he
walked off. Bobbie knew now that
they WERE trying to cure him.
Every cay after that he tried hard
to stop putting off" but II was hard
battle to fight. Finally. however. hs
won, and now every time anybody
calls him to do something, he does not
put It off. but does II in less time than
II takes 20 tell of.
Original story. by
ROBERT GRAY
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
THE "PUT-OFFr' BOY.

Bobbie was a put-off hoy. He was
kind. gffectionate and sweet little
soul, and, altogether perfect, but
me put things off.
For Instance, his mother said one
morning: Come here. Bobbie, l have
something for you" AN right,
mother in just a little bit" said he.
After while he ran up to his mother,
crying What il it?" "Oh. nothing.
now, have given 1t to Ethel" Bobbie
merely walked back to his things,
thinking hard.
The next day was the day before
valentine day. He had Just gotten a
new pretty book and he was interested
In IL,
TN send my valentines this even
ing" and he continued 10 read.
The next time he thought of the
valentines was the next morning at
breakfast.
"Boobie. aren't YOU going to send
your friends any yalentines?" asked
his mother. Why. yes. Just put
| 1t off TIN this evening It's a bad
habit he has" said his father. Yes, y
she said. 1t is. bat don't see any
way it can be helped"
That evening Bobbie received lot
OF pretty valentines. but he had not
sent any He had put it off until 1t
was too late. Naturally he was un-
Ihappy.
Now. OF all the things Bobbie liked
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
PONCE DE LEON.
(By c. p. Ryland, Jr.)

There was once man named Ponce
family He lived in Portugal, The
second time Columbus came to Ameri-
ca, Ponce de Leon came with him.
They sailed until they came to an
island named Hiatt. There Ponce de
Leon was made Governor
One day he thought he would go
lover to the island OF Porto Rico. He
wanted to conquer the island. When
he arrived there the king took him
around and showed him the island.
Last he took him to river. You
could see the bottom The pebbles
looked like geld. The king told Ponce
de Leon that the island was full Of
gold. SO Ponce de Peon went back
TO the island of Haiti and got some
men and conquered the island.
The Indians told him many stories.
One was. If he would sail west he
would come 10 an island. On 1t was
a fountain. If you are old or injured
in any way II you battle in the foun-
tain when you come out you will DO
young and well again.
SO he went to Haiti island. He got
some men and they started of. AZ
last they came to some land. They
named 1t Florida tfor flower land)
They hunted and hunted for the foun-
tain. but could not find 1t. So they
went back to Portugal. He told the
king about the fountain. The king
told him not to so back. So Ponce
de Leon went to the King of Spain
and told him all about the fountain.
This king said. go back, I will give
you ship to go in
So Ponce de Leon started off At
last he landed at Florida. He hunted
but could not find the fountain. The
Indians there had a war with him,
land he was killed. His comrades took
him to Cuba and buried him therS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
VALENTINE EXERCISES.
BY Hazel Dysart.

For six children. Each child NAV
carry something or make appropriate
gestures to symbolic the thought III
hi syerse. Thus tho first child has
IN pastbo bird. CUT out and painted,
in his hand. or initiates the action
of little birds picking up crumbs The
Isecond child holds some flowers. The
third child wears a crown OF yeilow
paper. uneyenly cut into points all
around to represent sunshine. Tsl~
fourth child smiles, looks very happy
land claps his hands toyousiy. The
nth child holds one or two toy ami
mails tenderly. The sixth child holds
out his hand measuring the heie hi
of children smaller than himself
First child -
Because I love the pretty birds
I'll nfake- my valentine for thernf
OF crumbs scattered on the ground
For snow-btrd,, sparruw. wren
Second child -4.s-
The flowers are my valentine,
Seeds I'll plant and soon t' y
lButtercups and daisfe~--- AZ
Ali will be In hioom- . e~
Third child
into the lives of others rsDf fse-e
I'll help to bring sunshfns:
Don't you think that will make
pretty valentine? ~T "s
Fourth child 2res-s@ge
Where'er / no, an day Ions. "a
I'll gay and CHEEKY be-:
And that will be my valentine.
For everyone j see. 5se -
Fifth child ae
For all the little animals
l make my valentine:
no chickens, cats. dogs and birds.
I'll always be most kind,
Sixth child
The best thing can think Of
Is always to be kind
To little, weaker childrens--
So that's my valentine.
| ALI
Our valentines are different: hut nicer
too, by far,
Than the paper ones that soon are
thrown away.
For ours are loving thoughts and
kindly deeds towards all.
| Which cheer and bless each ous
uRon his way.
Selected
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW.
(Concluded.)

(Concluded.)
Some years later while / was on
q voyage was possessed with
strange longing TO see that lighthouse,
to hear the end Of my story, and so
was looking for some way Of stop
ping there before going to nay home in
Virginia.
After ! ] d landed and was looking
Tor ship that was going near there,
came upon a ship that had stopped
FLOR supplies, and 50 | embarked. /
became a great friend of he comman-
der ana he told me Of many voyages
ne had had in many ge lands
and of some Of his strange adven-
lures, but the commander, as We
neared our destination seemed to be
possessed with q great eagerness 10
tget home and he seemed to chat
lat the slightest delay To my utter
surprise, after the boat had been
moored. by the light OF the lighthouse
lamps. the commander took the same
was the long lost son.
AS we neared the lighthouse, | ex
Icused myself ana said / would come
-ater since / desired to see a certain
point along the shore, for / knew
that they would not want & stranger
TO witness their meeting. After n
while / returned and the same stately
hostess admitted me, but instead Of
the sad smile, which has seen before.
her face was a strange mixture Of JOYS
and sorrow. After the lights were
lighted, We sat around the fire and
the son told the rest of the story.
After he had travelled in many lands
and on many seas he had given AZ,
. all H.
Unexpectedly he found him in small
town along the coast He was now
a very prosperous business man. bur
strange TO say, he had no knowledge
of his former life other thar that he
had been taken TO a certain hospital
On accident, but beyond that ho could
not fathom.
BY great diligence and patience the
son had found ont that his father.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

while swimming around after the
wreck, had been struck by ship, but
was rescued. For a long while, having
been taken to hospital. he had how
cred between life and death and when
he was finally restored to health, his
past life WAS blank.
At length the son convinced his
father Of his identity ard together they
started honeward, but during the
journey the father was suddenly taken
sick and died And so II was that
the son had returned alone. and now
no longer did the light appear at the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
THE LITTLE BOY WHO WENT
TO SLEEP.

One day little boy was thinning
corn, and he became 30 tired he said,
II believe l will stop and rest So he
sat down and soon he fell asleep.
While he slept he dreamed. and such
a strange dream. He dreamed that
q man came to him and give him
money for thinning corn and told
him he was a good boy and to come
hin some more money. As The man
was talking he woke up. He saw and
heard . man fussing. who told him
to 70 home: he didn't want him any
longer. Then The little boy was sorry
he went TO sleep. But hs never did
70 70 slsep any more when he was
fhinning CORN
B q Rp ! ! /: A' y: Z, 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

rNvaat's this2" they sad name II
10 ne If You can, Something that we
haven't seen. as much rs we have
roamed up and down the world! We
would like TO know what this can be''
We'll. now III tell you." said MIR
Ground Hog. said he. Il would be
perfectlv- willing tn wager both 1ny
ears that with all your going NJ and
down. and back and forth, and 10
and fro. none OF you gentlemen wolves
ever saw ground hog dance; now
did your"
The wolves nudged one another and
they said WHY, this is very rldicu-
ious the idea Of ground hog being
able to dancel Who ever heard Of
H.
i. ] "Never mind" said Mr.. Ground
Hog. IF you don't believe me.
dan show .rou Y It won't take but
minute ! will both sing and dance
for you. and / am not going to taste
any the worse for that, either can
/ give you ell some amusement ana
still be just as good to eat wl1eu J
get through as | am now. 1t isn't GO
ing to take long; you might give me
Z the chance 20 show you anysnow.'
RI Well. the wolves consulted together
rna they agreed TO let Mr. Ground
4 Hog try.
1T won't amount to shucts any
way." they said I'VE might IS Well
i. ant this Ground Hog have one little
whsri before we swallow him
~ aMr Ground Hog said, Gentlemen.
u am going to be fair with YOU ana
a, make sure that | am not going to
get away from you, you can make
- circle OF yourselves and surFound
aie on all sides.
s1s So the wolves did mat. They made
"A circle ell around Mr Ground Hog
and gave him a big range Then they
taruatted down on their haunchcs,
tltfeir big red tongues hanging out Of
! their mouths and their long teeth
crashing as they glared at him WIN
their big green eyes Mr. Ground
Hog commenced to sing little song
that didn't have any words, but went
like this:
.Di-a-di-a- hey. di-a-di-a-hey,
gss Di-a-di-a di-a-di-a, di-a -dl-a-hey@
n Al the same time No began 10 dance,
and of all the eapers you ever saw,
his took tho lead. for Mr Ground Hog
was dancing for his life. sc was The
wolves were mighty pleased: they
Capped their paws and growled IN
Nsdeiight.
AT last he gave one great hand
I krring backwards and disappeared as
he had been wiped uf the face of
the earth He III the wolves sitting
there on their haGnSaes. They looked
behind and they looked before. they
looked on the ground ard they hooked
mp in the trees; they looked up IN
the sky as If they thougnt that maybe
Mr. Ground Hog had Jumped So '@'sn
that he hadn't come down yet Bat
thav didn't see him anywhere.
Now. where do you suppose that
trifling man is gone" thev said go
one another At last one 81 t5em,
who was sitting UP at the edge - fhe
circle. holding a piece Of a tain I'm b.a
|. hand said. lymph, ! don't suppo@"--
j. Know That certainly was tricky
/. man. None of us noticed thst the
Mace he picked out TO dance .H was
very near the hole where he lives, Tie
kept edging and edging nearer and
Heares, and ~ last he gave one spring
. and down he went ] was the nearest
Of any 10 him and ] saw him going.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
Nv VALENTINO

Ny Valentine.
The dearest little valentine
Has come this frosty morning
OF pink and pearl, and all a-shine,
Just like the skies at dawning.
It's on my window pane--'tis mine,
For he must have meant it.
AND taough his name he did not sign,
m sure Jack Frost sent H.
The eweetest little valentine
with silver stars all spangled.
and in aud out there twist and Irvine
EoYe-knots with posies tangled;
Us made OF lace so fair and fine,
with edges crimped and crinkled,
AND Q or each tiny trailing vine
Bright diamond dust is sprinkled!
"A +. "A. in Little Folks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

Cilums.
BY Daisy u Stephenson,
Susie Jones and / are chums--
She lives next to me
And we sit real close in school,
Good as VIC can be
Cause II we were not, you see.
Teacher'd part Sue and me!
Sue and walked down the street,
Valentines TO see,
found out lust whas she liked.
Paid my pennies three.
one just like Il she gave me.
Both were satisfied. you see!
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
LoUIsES' VALENTINE.

Louise was up bright and early al
she was expecting several of her little
friends to spend the day with her.
and she had a lot to do before they
came. She had just finished, when she
neard their merry shouts OF laughter
coming up the street She ran to the
door and met them. They were talk
ing about their valentines. Helen sal
she got little white kitten. Mary
little puppy. Virginia little grey
pigeon, Louise listened 10 N, fhey
said about their valentines, and then
she went went and got hers. She
showed them all except one. They
guessed several times but didn't guess
right. She showed 1t to them, they
were quite surprised when 1t was q
little canary, with heart around its
neck with ITO My Valentine, Louise.
from ]. Z. N"
EMMA BABER,
Howardsville, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
VERSES FOR VALENTINES
DAY.
Our PostI,au.
BY Daisy -. Stephenson.

BN DAISY y. Stephenson.
Our pes;man awfily nice to me.
We're really truly friends. you see,
wait out by the maple tree,
To get the mail each day.
This morning ne came past at nine
Hello there! Say, this weathers fine,
no bringing you "a valentine"
/ heard our postman gay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
breaking II Gently.

II hev come to tell yeZ. Mrs. Malone.
that yer husband met with an acct
dent" An what is IT, now?" walled
Mrs. Malone. He was overcome by
the heat. mum" "Overcome by the
heat. was he? An how did it happen 2"
He fell into the furnace over at the
foundry num-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

They Feared the WORSE
Il. Peter Dunno. mr.. Dooley," once
told a story about the evening paper in
which he first made his Appearances
an Inflated sheet which the gods loved
One day just before the ned, a funeral
passed the office with a band playing
the Dead March from Saul" The edi-
tor and Mr.. Dunno watched it with
emotion and fear. Can 1t be-" they
"our subscriber p
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
The Thoughtful, Iattle Mother.

by Daisy -. Stephenson.
We made 80 many valentines,
And though it may he folly.
I annot bear 10 slight the dear
I'll just send one TO dolly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

They put over his grave, This man
was Leon (lion) by name and still
more by nature"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
EMMA BABER,
Howardsville, Va.
A sPlace OF Iearnir,,e

sydney Smith. once being asked. why
10 certain college was called a place OF
learning, replied thar. although a great
many had been there to get learning.
no one had ever taken learning away:
hence IT was quite appropriately
named.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
THE DIFFERENCE.
By j. lillian Nandeycrc.


When ] was four,
Nv mother made "a lovely tea,
And fixeed the table up for me
with flowers. and we had cake.
The incest one that she could bake.
Apd ice cream. But II wasn't good,
Or didn't taste just like it should.
Daddy came home, still. you
see,
Twas rather lonesome. Just us three.
Whom ! was four.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
Blfa-kiasaxi.

Blockhcad.
Sapleigh-~A he barber wanted to
SINCE my hair. but ! said no. Smart
Your caution was commendabie r.
rptaht hAvs akaxkAd : wood IRE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
When T was five.

I was N kTWdeTBArten theN,
And Miss Louise knew '2ackly when
II was my birthday. and they made
Nc captain OF the march. and played
The games like best. And the cake
Was not the kind that mothers make
BOT Miss Louise could cut 1t right.
So every body had a bite,
- IN hen p4Aa I've
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
LETTERS

Bingham School,
| Mebane, N. c.,
February 8, 1915.
Sundays page was just fne. don't
you think so? Also, Sunday before
! last Hope, your drawing was fine
and James sketches" were too
am so busy in school now that /
can't send very much drawings, ETC.,
but I'll make up for lost time before
long.
ROBERT GRAY.
Pals. va, Feb. /, 1915.
Dear Aunt Nancy:
/ will send you puzzle l wish you
to print in The Virginian Juvenile
Circle. Please send me badge.
II must close. Excuse this short letter
Your nephew.
WILLIE CLEMENTS.
Twymans Mill, Va.
NY dear Aunt Nancy:
IT has been a good while since /
wrote. but II 7 should tell you the
reason / don't think you would think
hard of me. / have been readins
the page every week and | believe II
ia uettinY better each week. ! would
like very much to enter your contes''
but / know i wouldn'. get the prize.
And really haven't time. Well will
close for this time. With lots of
love to everybody.
ALICE ARMENTROUT.
Twvrnans Mill
My dear Aunt Nancy:
I have been a silent reader Tor
some time. but I can't stay out or
your merry circle any longer. II You
will LET me become a member. VIII
you please send me badge
An admirer,
Twymans Mil, Va.
Amelia. Va.
Dear Aunt Nancy:
I am a little girl ten years old. and
am In the fourth grade at school.
My father Is preacher. and we
have lots OF moving to do. We have
only been here about three months.
and I hated so much to leave the
virsinian Pilot's Boys and Girls
Page" was an interested member of
the page, and Il would like to be of
this page also.
hope the Old Gray Goose has gone
out to pay visit.
Hoping to become member of
Iyour page,
ELIZABETH PAYI4OR.
Blackstone, Va.
February s, 1915.
Dear Aunt Nancy:
have always wanted to be a mem
Der of THE yirginian Juvenile Circle"
liz wish you would please send me
Juvenile Badge. Do you have to pay
dues?
| am sending a puzzle, which ! hope
1.-THE "Old Gray Goose" will not see,
| Your new nephew,
| WILSON HURT.
Scottsvilie. Va,
| February T. 1915.
Dear Aunt Nancy;
| received my badge about two
months ago. ! suppose you think l
had deserted the circle? No indeed.
Although / have not contributed TO the
page, I will soon.
Your niece,
! JUDITH BOYD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

Cities and Rivers.
]. What city in Egypt has a gfrrs
name? -
T., What city in New South Wales
has boys manner $50
8. What city in Italy has O. gtrrs
name? -
4. What river in Virginia hassasbuyss
Nance .-- t--.-.7'
5. What city OF New York has, Tho
name of an animal?
WILSON HURT.
blackstone, va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

Scottsville. Va,
February z, 1915.

SCOttsNllN. va
February z, 1915.
Dear Aunt Nancy:
I received my badge about two
months ago. I suppose you think |
had deserted the circle? No indeed.
Although / have not contributed to the
page, I will soon.
Your niece,
JUDITH BOYD.