davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Two Sisters
I Who NeOer
e. Grezc Up
They Amused All the Pas
sengers on a Mt. Pleasant
Car One Morning by Act
ing Like a Couple Of
Girls in Their Teens. 1t
Was Easy to See That the
Younger One Had Been
Bossed All Her Life. 4!
MT. pLEAsANr car halted u,

"a MT. PLEASANT car halted its
N flight down Connecticut avenue
~ hill the other day. In fact
many heads popped from the
windows to see what the trouble was. so
extended was the stop.
The obstruction proved TO be two
stout ladies. with at least seven score
years between them. One. the elder
and spryer, mounted the steps first.
marched to the center of The car and
settled her person with many a smooth
ing pat to a black bombazine skirt. 4
nat her determination to get ON the
Same car did not, wane. Hallway
across the track, she brandfshed hef
handbag, called stop that ,cafr' (auite
Ses %ss & sss facet snnf anu
hauled herself to the PLATFORM.
''Wel. I'm here" she gesped tri-
umphantly at the car In general steady
ing herself against the door Jamn before
GRIM y 70 ssa great ss Of
surance TO do that commented the
elder sister reprovingly, as little sister
settled her portly form beside her.
"Of course" she answered amiabiy,
still putting. ~ y
lust at that point In the conversa-
ton, the. conductor suggested fares,
and the two opened their large biach
leather bags-as like as two peas-and
solemniy presented their tickets in per-
Then the elder sister, who wore a
NANCY silk ruff az q grudging concss-
sion 70 frivolity. proceeded to-, go
through with a rite evidently familiar
10 both. II savored of nothing less
strict than morning inspection at the
barracks. -.
with a criticising thumb and fore
finger she picked n slvery hair from
the knees of the younger woman. watt
ing 1t carefully out Of the window.
Then a speck of dust, real or imagin-
airy, demanded her attention. and she
brushed vigorously at sister with all
the vim Of a housemaid dnstins an Of
Sister stood all this with. the for
bearance born Of long years of expert
epce. but she did protest feebiy as the
mothering one attempted to brush back
. few stray locks that struggled over
When the car reached H street little
sister was urged, 20 prepare for F
street. With a series of adventurous
shovss. she at last reached the point
where she attempted. to rise and aim
for the door.
When last seen. the pair was walk
ss sSs da hs 81 sts tx s s
approving wearer e.
II they had been fifty years younger
the stern sister could not have been
more patronizing nor the downtrodden
one more hopelessly baffled whenever
she tried to branch out for herself.
Everyone knows at least one set Of
scho6fS Sisters who act that way, e, :,
And here's at least one pair that never
grew UP.
tBut wouldn't they be insulted II they
knew IT'D r-'-d e y'.,.F
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

and 10 not approve of q girl OF
fourteen being out so much. but she
says she's going to have n good time
while she's young. What can do
to retain her trust and confidence7"
Are you sure that the fault isn't
partly yours? II may be that your
daughter goes out of the house to have
her fun because she thinks you would
not want to have her friends come to
see her.
You forget. Mrs. 70. B.. that girls Of
today are thrown on their own re-
sources. much sooner than when you
were young. At the time when girls
ana boys used 10 be put In separate
schools the young folks are going to
the CO. educational high schools.
You may be one Of those mothers who
do not really object to their daughters
friends. but dread to have them at the
house because of the noise they make
Well, why shouldn't they? It's only
natural for a girl of fourteen to make a
lot OF noise. She wouldn't be a FORMAL
girl IL she didn't take a healthy enjoy
ment out OF Just living. .I
The fault may not be yours at all. II
may be Misunderstanding on your
daughters part. Just because some Of
her friends may have mothers who OBJ.
ject to letting their daughters entertain
company she. may think you are like
them, and prefer to entertain her COM
, pany on the street rather ,han meet
Give your daughter party and lie,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Many Garden Plants May d
Become Poisonous To
Certain Individuals
By DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERe.

daisy or black-eyed susan, the Jacs-in-
the pulpit, the common type OF mus
tard plant. pepper grass. the arnica plant,
EVEN s o%s masst and sPrass s.n sns
popular sweet little buttercup.
lt must not be thought that all OF
these plants are always capable OF in
augurating poison ivy-like affections on
everybody's skin. Not at all. The UNI
pleasant maladies of the epidermis
when on at all occur only at certain
seasons OF the-year when the pollen or
fertilizing agents OF the flower are
active This Ia usually when they are
In bloom.
Even the Buttercup.
Indeed. even when this Ia so. very few
persons suffer from the annoyance. 1t
Is much the same with typhoid fever.
hydrophobia, or poison ivy. OF many
individuals exposed to a contagion or
a flowers poison, only a small number
Dy chance fall Ill. Thse who indulge
their .appetites and passions too often,
or VINO by nature are not immune. will
suner from the poison touch Of the
flowers or, ~ their susceptibility lies in
their membranes. to hay fever
The dear little buttercup seems guilt
less OF this charge, because In most
peoples experience no Ill effects are
seen to follow pincking ana gathering
instances. of poison Ivy and "ecze-
ma" have been correctly traced to It.
And 30 the buttercnp. despite its
good reputation, and with much evil
dence In Its favor, has been found
the list Of plants thai must be Known
and summed by those with an lido
syncracy' to flower polleps and volatile
J Copyright. 1915. Newspaper Featsss servlc.,.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Y daughter. I charge thee.
hearken unto the. parable OF
the Full-Blown Rose and the

M hearken unto the. parable OF
IVY the F,ull-Blown Rose and the
Budy and digest its wisdom.
Now. there dwelt In Babylon woman
OF thirty-five who did NOT seek to pass
for twenty. Which was wonderful! For.
10. she had heard say: ~
How fascinatingSare the beauties OF
maturity! And the: charms of wisdom
and experience. how much more allur-
ing thar. the insipidity:s and dimples of
the bread-and-butter damsel!"
And she BELIEVED them.
Yet, behold. II came to pass that, upon
the same day when the Woman observ-
ed that the multitude had ceased to
turn and stare after her admiringly
upor the highway. she likewise OBJ
served that her Husband had begun to
sock his Club upon five evenings OF
the week. And her heart was troubled,
Now, It CHANGED, upon an April MORN
sng. that she passed . Flower vender.
and beheld him ut his work.
And. 10. she perceived that he lifted a
FULL BLOWN ROSE from his tray
and dipped It into a. pink LIQUID filled
with salt and ice. whereupon the rose
came forth crisp and glowing.
And the vendef gathered Its petals to-
sether and tied them with an invisible
string. And. behold, the rose was as
a BUD once more! t.s
And the vender surrounded II with
young aspsrsgus, and decked. It's stem
In silver and ,tinfoil. and straightway
sold 1t tc q pssserby.
But when the woman questioned him
why he had done this thing. the yender
answered, saying: " -sli. .tnt
go. to. where shall l find pur-
chaser for my ful-blownj rosesG For.
verify. Verify. in THIS day, every man
yearnetlf forja BUD, TO wear upon his
coat lapelr' y
And. thereupon, the woman fell down
before him and offered him thanks and
q new sbekel. - s,
And when she arose she called taxi
chariot and instructed the driver there
Of. saying: ~
II charge thee, drive me stralghtway
TO Madame Gloria. the Beauty Special
lists. @ N.Y. q
Ard thereafter to Herr Tintorino,
the PeIipquier's! ~, /.
And thence to Madame Curvature
the Cotsetiere's! o." -
And thence to Miss Fluffy Short
skirt, the Modiste'sl ,s.F. +.
Ns,...And thereafter to Tango Tea!
~For., verify. Verify. beauties of the
SOUL may be the kind that a man
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Why Girls Neglect Homes
The Chaperon Discusses the Problem Of the Mother
Whose Daughter Goes Out to Meet Her Friends.

her invite all her friends. Have the
parlor inviting so the party won't be
a formal affair-young people Of four
teen get terribly embarrassed II they
feel that they must keep to party
manners" Enter right into the sport
with the rest of them. Ask them to
come again. Make your daughter feel
that her friends are always welcome
on them" I think the average girl can
be trusted. while the presence of q
girls whole family in the room while
oother young people are there ties
dismal silence Is the result.
Just be human. Mrs. e. B.. and there
isn't any reason why your daughter
should feel that she has to 90 out to see
her chums.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

CTIAPBRoN has received
the following letter from Mrs
i e. B.:
II wish you would tell me
what to do about my daughter. A
few years ago. before she entered
higa school. she came to me with all
her troubles. and never had any
reason to doubt her trust In me.
Now she seems to avoid mo all
she can. She very seldom stays at
nome evenings. and feel that she Is
on the streets more than I consider
right. None of her friends ever come
here to see her.
II was brought up very strictly,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

RECIPES,
Frozen Raisin Custard.

One Gun raisins.
One cup sugar.
One quart milk.
Half TEASPOON salt.
Three eggs. fNtt lfL
Two tablespoons cornstarch.
Half TEASPOON vanilla. ~"
Put the milk In, top Of double boiler,
mix cofnstarch' With q little cold
eggs strain into boiling water; boil
three mih)itos Remove from fire. when
cold put In freezer, ice and churD
eight minutes. Add raisins. which have
been washed and chopped. not too
or Until firm. Much depends on the
kind or freezer used. ..
-Four parts of ice and one part salt
for freezing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Sayings Of. Mrs. Solomon
BY HELEN ROWLAND.

really admireth, but they are NOT the
kind wherewith he spendeth his even.
ings. nor the kind which he gaEeth
after upor the street. nor taketh out to
supper.
"And, 10. though believe I shall
meet mlnc Husband In Heaven, de-
sire also to see a little more OF him
here, on EARTH" III
Selah.
Copyright, 1870, III.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Times Pattern Service

INCREDIBLY original in its
~ lines is this little dress with
a gathered section in each front to
the side and at yoke depth. Two
plaits in each Of these are held in
place with a stitched strap at a
lowered waist line - contrasting
goods, make this detail very smart
touch to the front. A box plat
from neck to lower edge in the very
center is feature Of the back.
Braid is used to trim the neat collar
and cuffs, also of contrasting goods.
The pattern, TOO, is cut in sizes
2 and 4 years. Size 4 years re-
quires 2 yards Of 36-inch material,
B yard Of contrasting goods, and
2Is yards of braid.
To obtain this pattern fiji out
the coupon and enclose 10 cents in
stamps or coin. Address Pattern
Department., Washington Times
Munsey Building, ID. c.
+ The Washington Times guaran.
tees the delivery of all patterns
sent for through this service. No
patterns can he obtained in person.
Owing TO the INSTALLATION OF a system 70,
distribution. orders may not be nlled without
some delay during the next week, Especially
those for patrons living outside OF the Dis
Datt0Tna n a mr. nj nj
tention as possible.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

{" HERE are a legion OF poisonous
flowers. They grow abundantly
and luxuriantly almost every
where. But. happily. most of the
poison 10 not OF the volatile, air-borne
kind. Nearly all. like the poppy, have
their poison hidden In capsules, fruit,
root. rhizomes. or leaves. and not ex-
posed, like the sumac. poison ivy. poison
oak. and other plants. contact with
which may start something"
Not poppy. nor mandrogora.> nor ali
the drowsy syrups OF the world will irri-
tate the skin and spread an ever ex-
tending eruption u touched, q: VIII such
there are a humber Of hotnouse and
cultivated garden plants. contact with
which by susceptible persons gives
origin 20 miscalled eczema" poison
IVY" and other plant eruptions. The
primrose is one Of the flowers which
one TO be avoided by those susceptible
to It's poison.
May Cause Eruptions.
Although hay fever IL really q sort Of
poison IVY OF the mucous membrane,
irstead Of the skin. shall not now
diiatc upon the roses. the grasses. and
the other vegetation which irritates the
eyes. nose. throat. windpipe. ana bron-
chlai tubes. In this article am deal
ing with only those flowers that cause
eruptions on the skin.
Among the sundry plants that persons
with sensitive skins should De able te
recognize so they may avoid them are
the Norway spruce. the common liver
wort and blood root, the comon gar.
den variety OF nasturtium. the ox-eyeo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
iRaisin Cocktail.

One cup thick strained and sweetened
oranberries, or cup strained ftewed
rhubarb: 1 cup cold water; Y cup
orange juice. a cup cut raisins.
Cover raisins with orange juice and
let stand one hour: add, cranberries and
water. mix we'll: serve ice cold in cock
tail o. ice cream glasses with . small
slice OF orange. All must be very
cold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
May Cause Eruptions.

r. 8. B.-Kindly advise remedy for
pimples on the chin. forehead and nose.
!. What diet may be followed by one
wishing TO reduccf
Avoid all oily. hot. greasy. rich.
starchy and highly seasoned foods,
sweets. pastries, soups. gravies and
candles. Do not use SOAP or hot water
on the skin. but wash with glycerine.
one ounce: sulphur. one dram. and rose
water. eight ounces. Apply each night
to the pimples white precip!tate oint-
ment.
.. The following NAV be eaten by one
wishing to reduce:
Breakfast-Choice of all kinds of
cereals. eggs (poached, boiled scrambled
or omelet). toast. milk and water. fresh
fruits of all kinds. sometimes stewed
fruits.
Lunch-Choice Of sirloin steak. lamb
chops, cold meat or chicken, baked or
hashed brown potatoes. toast. stewed
fruits. milk. tea or water.
.Dipner--Choicc of roast beef. lamb.
sionai aide order OF FISH for those who
wish Il on Friday; lemon. orange or
pineapple ice. served with the meat.
celery. olives. baked potatoes. and
SSes toast .h bread Sas Or or SscSt one day
old. puddipRs OF all kinds. with the ex-
ception OF plum or suet. .-.--.-
A. N. A.-Kindly advise how to re-
move moles from the fingers.
The lance, radium. and x-ray VIII re-
move moles. The knife II most certain.
less painful, not dangerous and most
quickly through with.
II. K.-My face has blotches on 1t
and more are breaking out. What do
YOU advise me to do?
Avoid all oily, hot. greasy. fatty.
and highly seasoned foods. sweets. pas
tries, candies, and chocolates. Do not
use soap or hot water on the face, but
wash with cold water and cleanse with
q good cold cream. -.t..
L. M. R.-Kindiy advise remedy for
| a child twenty-three months old. suner-
| Ing from cold for several months.
Tho childs adenoids and tonsils should
| be removed.
| II. r. and T. T.-kindly advise how
| to save, our hair. It Is falling. out very
Il fast.
| Ekinfect your combs and hair brushes
| in formalin daily; massage the scalI
| three times a day until II Ia red from
| friction with cold water-nothing else
and rub In a good liquid sulphur al
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Fortunes of War.

Amaze Lieutenant-The Turks are as
thick as peas. What shall we do7
Amaze captaln-Shell them, you idiot,
shell them i-Tit-Bits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

cTeiephone Main $500 for Information re-
in which the articles mentioned above
may be purchased. Inquiries concerning
news OF the shops should be addressed to
The Shopper. his ofhce).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

A skin Of soft. suede leather will be
n welcome table covering for tho
summer months. when embroidered
runners in Chinese DESIGNS are stow
ed away in safety. A plain akin IN
either red. green. or brown, Is $50.
Others. with topographic designs,
are q little more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

A. N. A.-Kindly advise how to re-
move moles from the fingers.
The lance. radium. and x-ray Will re
move moles. The knife Ii most certain
less painful, not dangerous and mos
quickly through with.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

II. K-My face has blotches on
and more are breaking out. What d
you advise me to do?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

and highly seasoned foods. sweets. pas
tries, candles, and chocolates. Do not
use soap or hot water on the face, but
wash with cold water and cleanse with
a good cold cream. 800.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Seen In The
Shops
.By THE SHOPPER.

Everyone cannot have a modern
hors- with a shower bath included.
but Il is within tho range Of possf-
bilitfes to evolve q very satisfactory
substitute. with one Of the red rub
Der shower sets selling for sl.bo at
one OF the stores.
Tho equipment includes a round
spray with soft rubber fingers that
can he used for massage. Imagine
the luxury OF n good scrub with q
flesh brush pouring water as you
rub. The usual nickel nczzlG COM
pletes the OUTFIT. answering the pur-
pose of a needle spray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
POLES ARE LEARNING WHAT GERMAN RULE IS ID VANQU|SHED Country Helpless in Hands of Prussian Bureaucrats.
 A Sad Awakening PEOPLE INSULTED
 AND OFTEN WHIPPED Systematic Devastation of Country Being Carried on-Pe0ple Es-
 pecially Hostile to the Poles
 Are in Entire Control
 

London, April 15.-(Special.) )-From an official source have obtained an account of the situation in Poland, where the Ger mans now rule. The account is, of course, from a British source, but the facts are vouched for and there seems doubt as to their authenticity. According to this, German culture applies only in Germany. In Poland the German official needs no culture in dealing with the Polish bar barian, and his rule over him is harsh
 Following Is the account of the situa- ton:
 Russian Poland has come into the hands of the all-powerful German bu- reaucracy, that being, without exception the Prussian bureaucracy, as it's repre- sentatives sometimes emphasize with pleasure. Administration reasons demand ed that the bureaucratic personnel sent to Russian Poland should be acquainted with Polish conditions; as, however, in the past these have been systematically ignored in Germany, 1t was found that no one knows anything about them except the officials from the eastern provinces The Prussian bureaucrats in Posen and Silesia are also, without exception enc mics of the Poles, and are accustomed by the practice of many years to treat them as hostile element, and at the same time as 'minderwartig' (of minor value).
 'The 'Ostmarkenzulage,' a special bo- nus received by officials in the Polish provinces of Prussia, has been earned by those who know how to excel in the Germanization of the Poles, and in the detection and stamping out of all na- tional movements among them. whole legion of that bureaucracy. chiefly known for their anti-Polish attitude, invaded Russian Poland. From among them has come the chief of the civil administration. Dr. Won Kries, and his assistant, Won Fallois, the chiefs of almost all the dis tricts of the occupied territory (Kries- chefs), are late Landrats from Silesia and Posen, from Ratibor, Jarotsin, etc. They arrived in Russian Poland with lived views concerning the Poles. Assurance is given from Berlin that no special per- mission is given to them to persecute
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23
CENTRAL PARK

A record meeting of the South Park social club was that held with Mes danes W. P. Ian gford and Charles Bill by Wednesday afternoon. There were IS old members present with Mrs. M
 D. Clements as a new member and Mrs. Handley and Mrs. George as vis- itofs. Definite plans were made for a unique birthday party to be held with Mrs Spurrier on the evening of Fri day, April 2S. Attractive invitations will be sent out and each one receiy- ing an invitation will carry with him as many pennies as he numbers years of life for the contribution box The proceeds of this affair will go to fur
 nish room in the new hospital at Ensley. Also the plans for a play. to be given before commencement, were perfected and Professor West was asked by a committee to coach the ac- tors. For the main programme, Mrs
 Belle George, the visitor from Clanton. read elegantly. This was followed by social hour. when a delicious ice course was served. Mrs Annie Hofer presided at the punch bowl. Decora- tons were elaborate in carnations, mar ciss1'S 1erns and roses, which rur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-23

nished an ideal spring setting. Others present were: Mrs. J. s. Acton, Mrs L. H. Lindsay, Mrs Dan Eggler, Mrs. J. B. Walker, Mrs. F. F. Maddox, Mrs. J. w Akin. Mrs. Glenn Zuber, Mrs. E. G. McRea, Mrs w. R. Johnson.
 The Woman's Missionary society held it's regular weekly meeting with Mrs. Jones Monday afternoon. Mrs. Jones re- ceived the members and visitors into rooms decorated most attractively with wild spring flowers. Rev. J. F. Stur- devant led the devotional service. Aft CT the programme short business meeting was held at which it was ar- ranged to give a box supper and a pie social at the Methodist church next Friday evening. Those present at this meeting were: Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Carle- ton Mrs. Mccall, Mrs DeShazo, Mrs. Akin, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. J. w. Hamilton and the Rev. Sturdevant.
 The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church held their regular meeting Tuesday at the church building. It was planned to give social at the home of Mrs. Alex Shaw for the benefit of the general fund of the society. Present at this meeting were Mrs. Givens, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Hendricks. Mrs. Stovall and Mrs. Register.
 The meeting of the Rainbow Study circle last week was entertained dur ing the whole session by the interest ing talk of Mrs. Burbridge of the Ens- ley club.
 Mir L. o. Land has been called to