davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-09

H~ u f. Couturicrs seem @ have hor-
Al roWed rechlessly from period
IA after period of history to
w. achieve the modes of the mo-
meut. 1t is n curious but altogether
fascinating hodge hodge OF STYLES and
who can say, at this stage. what will
prevail? There is = hint Of the stately
Dircctoire il rediusotes and hats; Il
soupcon of Victorian occurrences in
some OF the little gray gowns OF
spring; lovely Vatican effects in
dance frocks. dashing and couuettish
reminders OF costume ideals of the
beautiful Eugene when as Empress.
she set the styles of Europe. The
couturiers, themselves, seem to be at
odds. Lanvin has become enamored
or the namboyant Spanish type and
her Spanish dance frOcks are positive
lN thrilling in their splondor OF color
with artful subduing of black tulle
and lace. Poiret, again the self-ap-
pointed apostle of the mode and an
important factor in tho fashions of
spring, Is all for Breton peasant eff
fects-offects OF fifty years ago rather
than now when even the folk OF Brit
tany are spelling their picturesque
dress With modern Innovations in the
way OF ready raircnt from the
shops. Worth insists upon drapcry.
lifted high at the hips; Cabot makes
all dranerics take the long lines adVo-
Gated by this house. premet and
Jenny follow the wind of the mode as
II bloweth. 7hoir frocks are always
chic and always charming. rerlete
with originality and that prettiress
that appeals to the feminine soul, but
lacking in the subtler meanings and
purposes which more serious cou-
turiors sometimes try TO Incorporate
in their creations.
Silk For the Spring Frock.
There is Il reason apart from caprice
OF the mode, which makes silk woven
materials SO exclusively fashionable
this spring. l'aris can get silk
a-plonty-and she cannot get much
else; so perforce, silk a-plenty goes
into the new frocbs. Almost all the
silk mills arc busy for the war has
not invaded their territory; but fine
cotton-Woven stuffs and worstc =
woven stuffs are scarce ana the
couturiors have compromised with
necessity by making tailored suits half
wool and half silk, and adding bands
OF cloth. hero and there, TO chiffon
frocks-i Just TO strike an oven balance.
Silks in Paris mean silks here: SO
the spring afternoon frock is of silk
And after all, what else should n
dainty spring afternoon frock be made
of? When once silk is used by itself
elaborate trimming in the way of
ruching, cording, piping or crosswise
ARRANGEMENT of the silk pattern gives
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-09

Of the chiffon is set In the overskirt
of taffeta. The sleeve, gathered to a
low armhole and into n deep cuff, is
typical Of the wide silhouette of sleeves
In general now. Some alarmists are
prophesying that we shall soon have
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-09
NOTES AND NOTIONS

frame narrow rim which sets or the
photograph to advantage
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
Gas Works In Japan.

For a nation accustomed to lamps
and candles for centuries. the fact that
nearly 100000 people In japan now
use gas for lighting purposes, is
worthy Of notice. Despite the charges
fer gas, higher than in Europe or
America, the per capita consumption
continues on the increase. In time q
more developed condition Of the In.
dustry will permit of lower rate
through the production and sale Of
dyes. coal tar and other by-products.
Superstition and ignorance were the
causes of numerous accidents at first,
but the results have not been so uni.
formly fatal as In many foreign coun.
tries. This is principally due to the
fact that the rooms Of Japanese houses
are not 30 nearly air.tight as the
houses OF this country. The amount Of
capital now invested In gas works In
Japan amounts to about &26,000,000.
with about $50 miles Of piping. The
concerns engaged In the enterprise
have on the whole done we'll from the
standpoint Of profit. the dividend
yields being about 10 per cent annu.
ally. The hydroelectric industry ;r ia
pan, however. Is developing fast. which
may cause the gas companies to suffer
Observation-Disclosures Commercial
Museum Notes.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

away-suddenly capriciously. his IA
ther thought. Joel had simply stated
that there had been a fuss" that "he
could not at all get along with cross
grained tyrant," his employer, and
that he was going to seek his fortune
in a new field.
In truth Joel had made q bad mis-
take in purchasing some stock for
the business at ruinously high figure
without obtaining the sanction of his
employer. whom he should have wired.
The next day the stock went down to
low point. The house lost eight
hundred dollars on the deal. MIR. War
ner found fault with Joel. The lat
ter had a high spirit and could not
brook complaint.
Il discharge myself" he announced
bngrily. "I'll never enter your doors
again until | am able to repay the
measly sum you mourn about and
which, under the circumstances.
should be at the risk of the business
Mr.. Wells descended the stairs. He
was on nettles until he saw how his
wife would take the abstraction of the
table leaf. II would be remindful and
he cherished patient regard for her
feelings. To his surprise, when Mrs
Wells came into the house she simply
looked grave and said. evenly enough:
Yes. we can get along with less
table space. Ira, but OH II looks SO
lonesome. Nellie is coming over to
tea"
Nellie arrived with her pleasant
smile and gentle ways. She was the
light Of the house. her presence graced
II. She was unusually vivacious on
the present occasion and MIR. Wells
noticed II. He attributed It, however,
to her helpful spirit in constantly
striving to direct their attention away
from their sense of loneliness. Mel.
lies sweet face did not even shadow
when she noted the further curtail.
ment as to table space.
"Why, II will not even be crowded
when Joel comes!" she said. brightly.
when he d0es!" responded his ia
ther. rather disconsolately. Tell you,
E>llie. I'm afraid the boy Is going to
bS q rolling stone. We got . letter
fran him yesterday. He's going to
.y&iads."
yes, nodded Nellie. and seemingly
Aoe discomposcd at the statement.
''se he wrote me-"
sUp to Waldron's folks. I suppose"
cOE.tinued Ira. Il never like Il when
Z fellow drifts down on relatives out
Of 4 Job"
But how do We know that Joel has
uAt some motive In view N droppiAs
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
Rule Of a Hiaher Court.

DO you realize, John Hays, that
you are guilty of contempt of court.
sir, and that you may be sent to the
chain gang for six months for refus.
ing to go home quietly? | will per
NIT you to Join your family, II your
court conduct shows you worthy of
parole. Once again. will you go
directly homo from here?" The Judge
was plainly indignant.
But Hays merely shivered and stub
bornly shook his heal, "No, sir"
Am | to understand you prefer Jail
to homer his honor demanded. Have
you no conscience?"
1T amt my conscience, judge"
Hays replied sadly, its my mother
in-law. She dared me to come back"
Case and Comment
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
BOTH PLEASED AT MEETING
Detected Maiden and Her Caller
Alike in Rejoicing at Settlement
OF Difficulties.

Dejectcdly reclining on n couch,
tear splashing stealthily down her
check. the gentle Jane was sorrowfully
thinking of the past. She had one
of those back-action brains, you un-
derstand. eh. what?
With hair the color of the ravens
wing-eyes of midnight blue-cheeks
Of white and rose-teeth Of pearl
ah, she was specimen Of aawless
perfection! The kings OF the earth
had wooed her. but all--all had been
spurned with sweet contempt Even
the Jacks had failed.
She was very miserable. for the
night before she had quarrelcd with
her own, her proud and naughty Paul.
Would he call tonight? Would he,
Oh, would he?
A step is heard-a ring is rung-a
voice is speaking. All. yes, 1t is he!
A sigh of relief escaped her as she
turned down the light.
The visitor enters. With her eyes
dimmed, she bounded forward and
murmured softly:
"Oh. darling. I'm so glad you came,
as | want you to settle our differ
ences." and she sighed contentedly on
his shoulder.
well, I'm very glad to hear you're
going to settle that bill.' replied the
man, disengaging himself coldly-
freezingly.
Twas the iceman.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
SOMETHING HAD
TO Be DONE
For Failing Health Of Young Daush.
ter. Put Faith in Cardui and
Glad Now They Did.

Georgetown, F1a.-"When I was
about 16 years old" writes Mrs. ]. c.
Tucker. of this place, my mother had
me take Cardui... L.. suffered great
pain in stomach and back. and my
mother both knew / must have some.
thing for we knew was getting
steadily III worse health all the time.
Before taking the Cardui. we had
DR.. - -. He treated me for
about 6 months didn't get any per-
manent relief. so we quit his medicine,
and began taking Cardui. had got
thin, and my face was thin with no
color, except that II was dark, espe-
cially dark circles under the eyes.
Then ! had begun to bloat, in both
face and abdomen, the family feared
was taking dropsy. At the appearance
OF these dropsy' symptoms was when
we felt we must have some change. so
we got the Cardui, and / began TAX
ing II.
After the use Of one bottle felt
much improved, the bloating had all
disappeared, the pains relieved.
got well and healthy as could be,
weighed H6 pc nds. Became strong.
well GIRL. Also It's the finest tonic
for young girls know off,
Your druggist has Cardui for sale.
Try 1t. 1t may be just what you need.
Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
06e
Last Leaf
81
BY
FRANCES LANYON

Copyright. 1915. by W. q. Chapman.)
Hes not coming back--I feel II.
know it," sighed Ira Wells. Il hope
Janet don't take on!"
The old man breathed hard amid
his mournful soliloQuy. He was car.
rying a leaf of the dining room table
up the attic stairs. They were crooked
ond he was not supple or nimble. lie
eroaned trifie as a narrow turn near.
iy upset him. Finally, however. he
reached the top of the stairs. dragging
the heavy black walnut board after
nim.
"The last leaf" he voiced solemnly,
and set It up against the slanting raj.
ter. Then he rubbed his eyes and
stood viewing the board and its en-
vironment solemnly.
"All gone now" he murmured. ut
had to come. ! suppose: but JOEL
thought he'd stick 1t out. There Is
Nellie. Of course. but she is like an
own daughter and always counted on
making her home with US. And now
she's Just as heartbroken as we
are."
The last leaf Of the dining room ia
BILE had three companions. Once all
four had been in use-but that was in
the long ago. Madge had married and
she and her husband and his sister
and. later. the two little ones, with
Joel, the only son. had made the old
house ring with ioy and laughter AL.
ways was there merry, happy table
full. Then the sisterin.law had mar.
ried, and one leaf came out. Then
Madge and her husband and their two
children had gone to Canada, and two
more followed.
Only six months since there had
come the final break. Joel had gone
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
The Unfair Sex.

wait q minute" said Mrs. Jones to
Mrs. Knox, who was making q neigh.
borly call. Il want TO show you my
new Easter bonnet"
Il think saw IT," replied Mrs. Knox.
"You had 1t on at church last Sunday.
did you not?"
"Yes." replied Mrs. Jones. by the
way, how did you like ~"
"Oh. II was Just lovely" rejoined
Mrs. Knox. I'm sure. dear. It looked
% we'll % II did last year."
Only . female Of the species could
say . thing like that and say II 30
sweetly that honey would taste sour IN
comparison
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

sour stomach or cloggcd bowels Dodsons Liver
Tone doesn't gripe or cause inconvenience all next
day like calonel.
Take dose of calomel tonight and tomorrow
you will feel sick, weak and nauseated. Don't lose
days work.
Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver medicine
You'll know it next morning because you will
wake up with your head clear, your liver active.
bowels clean, breath sweet and stomach regulated
You will feel cheerful and full of vigor and ready
for a hard days work
You can cat anything afterwards without risk
of salivating yourself or your children
Get bottle of Dodsons Liver Tone and try 10
on my guarantee You'll never again put a dose
OF nasty, dangerous calomel into your stomach Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

Every druggist here. yes! your druggist and
everybody's druggist has noticed great falling
off in the sale of caonel They all give the
same reason. Dodsons Liver Tone is taking its
place.
"Calonlel is dangerous and people know it while
Dcison's Liver Tone is safe and gives better re-
suits" said a prominent local druggist. Dodson's
Liver Tone is personally guaranteed by every
druggist. A large fanilyszed bottle costs only 50
cents and if you find it doesn't take the place Of
dangerous, salvating calon,e you have only to ask
for your money back.
Dodson's Liver Tone is pleasanttasting, pure.
ly vegetable remedy harmless to both children
and adults. Take spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine no sick headache, biiousness. ague,
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

IN Oh the folks?" subn,stted Nellie.
quite audaciously.
Dropping in on them!" iterated his
father, somewhat impatiently. Seems
to me he must be flush with money q
take that long taunt."
Maybe he is" suggested Nellie.
She could have Rugged herself for the
Joy that was brbbling over In her hap.
ny heart.
Il must save the SURPRISE" she
whispered to herself. 1T will be SO
delightful"
The days went on. Nellie received
more than one letter. and twice tele-
grams. concerning which she said
nothing to MIR. and Mrs Wells. She
was In rare hutter when she went
over to the house one morning and,
for some unaccountable reason. re-
mained there chatting, an unusual oc-
currence, for Nellie was On energetic
worker.
Then, at the sound OF carriage
wheels. she ran out to the front door.
"Oh. folks! hurry! hurry" her voice
rang out. Some one has arrived"
The someone" was Madge, and with
her Mr.. Waldron and the children. II
seemed TO the worn. weary father and
mother as though paradise had been
restored to them. OF course It was -
visit" Oh. yes. Madge needed .
change. and Mr.. Waldron's business
had allowed OF his leaving II. and the
children were % happy, and. Joy
reigned supreme.
"One-two-three-for Nellie must
stay to dinner, sure!" piped MIR. Wells,
hopping about like q patriarch retuve-
mated. Five, and the two little ones.
That means seven. Three leaves will
give US plenty Of room EN-, wiie?"
Held on. I'll help you" suggested
his s1n-in-law, as MIR. Wells started
for the attic.
The old man chattered like a mag
pie; he ambled up the stairs down the
stairs. chuckling, laughing. infused
with new life.
"There, thatll do" he cried. cheer
lily, as he carried the third of the table
4tdNtn iIiD
There's another, isn't there?" in.
terrogated Mr.. Waldron with affected
indifference as the leaves were fitted
into place.
"Yes, but we don't need t."
"But we may" submitted Mr.. Wal
dron. Look here, father, want to
tell you story"
Fire away, son!"
There's a fellow came up TO Cana.
da and told US how lonely and desert
ed you dear folks were. Well, Madge
cried and felt homesick. We sold out
home and business. We're here to
stay"
Glory" shouted Mr.. Wells. ."And
who was the fellow?"
Joel, your son."
"Joel!"
! Exactly. He'd made q strike with
q mining partner. He's got enough to
pay certain eight hundred dollars
he was worrying about. He's 60,
enough left after that TO go into bust
ness with me, right here In town, and
marry Nellie, and settle down. right
here at home"
The old man was astare. trembling
all over
SON." he gasped, "its too good I'd
be true!"
1T isn't" asserted Robert Waldron
'ln fact, Joel sent me ahead from
town to prepare you for steady
boarder. He's made good and has
come back. He'll be here within an
hour"
Mother" cried the old man In o
delirious Joy. Tell her. son!"
And Mr.. Waldron repeated his
story.
"To think OF IT," almost sobbed Ira
Wells. "All hands back in the old
home nest Oh, I'm SO overcome II
don't know what to dol"
Father" suggested his wife. smil.
ing through her tears, suppose you
go upstairs and bring back the last
leaf"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
The Point Of View.

They sat over their coffee at the
fashionable table d'hote.
Her eyes having swept the room
she turned to him. DO you notice.
what beautiful hands the young won.
an opposite has?"
lie confessed he did not.
Presently pursuing her survey she
asked. do you observe the latent
spirituality in the dark dreamy eyes
OF the young man with herr
He confessed he did not.
She was brilliant authoress-he
a penny-a-liner.-Judg
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
He Did Write "Them Plays"

James T. Fields. one of the notable
publishers and also a man Of letters.
relates that when he went to Stratford
he met native Of that country. He
told the native that he had come to
see the home OF Shakespeare.
That's all right said the man of
Wnrwickshire, but for my part don't
believe Shakespeare would be heard
OF now II he hadn't wrote them plays
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
No Nav Queen.

Can borrow your lawn mower.
Mr.. Subbubs? want to NOW my lawn
in the morning"
How far do you live from here?"
About half a mile
"All right. you can have It. From
that distance you won't get me
awake. louisville Courier-Journal.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
RED, ROUGH, PlMPLY SKIN
Quickly Cleared by cuticura Soap and
Ointment. Trial Free.

You may rely on these fragrant,
super-creamy emollients to care for
your skin, scalp. hair and hands. Moth.
Ing better to clear the skin Of pimples,
blotches, redness and roughness, the
scalp OF dandruff and itching and the
hands of chapping and soreness.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. l..
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
KANSAS DRUGGISTS ENDORSE
THIS KIDNEY MEDICINE

have been selling DIR. Kimer's
Swamp Root ever since it was introduced
in this city, and ! can truthfully say that
it has produced nothing but perfectly
satisfied customers ever since have hand
ed it over my counters. All of my patrons
say it is a remedy Of merit in kidney, liv.
er and bladder trouble, and | believe it
must be fine remedy else my customers
would not all claim that they were bene-
fitted.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
important 10 Mothevo
Lazy Officer,

Sergeant (at drilD-Company! two
PAGES forward, march!
Old Countrywoman docking on)--
That's Just like them officers, Couldn't
he take two PAGES farrard isself. in
stead O. moving the whole regiment?
London Opinion.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

is she pretty?"
Pretty? Why, that girl is 80
pretty that plenty of fellows are glad
TO call on her father and mother. =
Pittsburgh Post.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

The per capita wealth of our coun-
try. says one of the unquestionable
statisticians. was s3Os in 1850, and is
now 1896.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

Every time anything disagreeable
happens to the average married man
his wife gets busy and reminds him
that she warned him In advance.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
Very truly yours
II. j. ES, Druggist,
Dec 18TH 1915. Galena. Kansas,
Prove What Swamp Root VIII Do For You

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y, for a sample size bot:
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive booklet Of valuable infor.
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper Regular iifty.cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

II Is said that st. Louis widow
noted for her garrulity hangs the late
lamented's hat on the back of chair
and talks at Il for hours at a stretch.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

Every woman thinks she Is a prima
donna when II comes to putting
baby to sleep.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

Millions Of particular women now ID
end recommend Red l'ross Ball Blue. A
erocsrs. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

stoppsd .luickls. Fii,y years "a usinisfrupis3
isstlns Isspits fARes TaiAE BoriInpass. p ."'T III.
KLINE COMPANY, Red Hank. n. J.-Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

The coat OF a horse Ia the gift OF
nature. but the coat Of donkey is
often the work OF q tailor.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

Some people never have q chance
because they are unable to recognize
one when they see II
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

Riches used 10 take wings, but now
adays aeroplanes take riches.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

Always sure TO please, Red Cross bau
lilue. All groccrs sell il. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

Spartan Women Suffered Untold Torturss
but who wants to be Spartan? Take
"Femenina" for all female disorderA
Price soc and $i.00.-Acv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
DON'T aAMalR

that your hearts all right. Mako
sure. Take "Renovine"-a heart and
nerve tonic. Price SOC and $1.00.-Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

Some people even seem to take
their fun seriously
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

Matrimony has destroyed many q
sweet delusion.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31
Dangerous CAL0ME[
IS SELDOM SOLD NOW

Caoe Saates Makes You Sick and You Lose Days WDodons
Liver Tone Acts Better Than Ca|ome and Is Harmless for
Men, Women Chidren-Read Guarantee!
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-05-31

And many man has managed to
get out of bad ucrape by letting his
whiskers grow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-27
PERSONALS
n II aas saaaa as q u / :. 4

J. y Dyer Of Oklahoma city wa.
here today
Chas. J. Gu of Hewitt, .s an Ard
more business visitor
Miss Daisie Cray has gone 10 the
markets 10 purchase a stock Of fall
millinery.
Miss Dixie Towery left today for
Colorado Springs. where she will IN.
10y her vacation.
Charles Heed and family left today
b. auto for Mln Greek, where they
will spend several days with friends
Mrs. l. 7 NisJe,t returned home
yesterday after very pleasant yisi,
of few weeks with friends and rela.
lives al various points in Texas.
Bir and Mrs. c. l.. Cook and baby
and Mrs Watkins. who have been
in the city guests al the home Of
Mr. and Mrs Frank Hancock, in the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-27

One of the most cheerful men in
Ardmore is Uncle Johnnie William.
son. Uncle Johnnie is 81 years young
and walks over the city going and
coming when he pleases and enjoys
every minute of every day. He worked
for many years in this city at his
trade of saddler and owned a pretty
little business until the time of his
retirement from business He suffered a
stroke of paralysis at one time but
his cheerfulness and gratitude brought
him out Of his trouble and he SUI.
fers none from it now. His life is a
model of cheerfulness that many hun.
Ireds could well afford to COPY after.
He has solved the beautiful lesson OF
contentment and happiness which af.
ter all are the most valuable lessons
in life to be learned