davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-02
Issued on Friday of Each Week
Roosevelt's Singular Forgetfulness

In Col. Roosevelt's address to the
Methodists the other evening-his lat
est concio ad clerum-he apparently
followed the model of Lacordaire. For
it was of him that Guizot wrote: His
history and theology were full OF orig
inality. Indeed, they were absolutely
original, for he invented them as ne
went on. This gave to his sermons the
charm of perpetual novelty.
To the credulous Methodists Mr..
Roosevelt made this statement:
81 was president seven and half
wears. This nation during all that time
never for one moment permitted airy
power to wrong this country or to
wrong Americans either in their per-
sons or property or to make US recreant
to our duty to others; and yet during
those seven and half years not one
shot was fred by any man in American
uniform against any foreign foe, and
not one American man, woman or child
was slain by representatives of any for
eign nation"
His reference was to Mexico. Very
well, turn to the Tribune index for
1904. under "Mexico. We find the
entry, July %, "Two Americans Shot. "
In the year 1905, the record for Jan.
10 is 81. A. Sanger Murdered, and for
Jan. %, ''Yaquis Kill Four Americans. "
But the tell-tale year in 1906. The
.Insults" to our flag were piled thick.
Here are some of the entries: "Amer-
lean Fishing Boats Siezed"; "Ameri-
can Sailors Charge Tortures." 1t was
in June of 1906 that occurred the crown
ing "infamy''-as Roosevelt would
have called it if it had taken place un-
der Wilson. Read this: Glow Amer
leans Died at Cananea. And then, on
shame-facedA Americans, readthis Root
Denies American Troops to Cananea!'
There had been a murderous out
break at Cananea mines. Several
Americans were killed. What did the
imperilled American survivors do? They
sent to Washington through the Amer
lean consul at Cananea a telegram ur-
gently calling for help. Even the MeXi-
can governor of Sonora was reported as
asking that the United States govern
ment send in a military force. But
what happened? Why Secretary Root
consulted the chief of staff, and the
law officer of the war department.
think Of the disgrace of actually look
ing up the law! land decided that
American troops must not cross the
line. Imagine it, Uncle Sam putting
"a . pigtail like that when Roosevelt
xas ;president?-New York Evening
Post.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-02
The Republican. are Thinking.

Every day we hear some Repubiican
or Republicans, say something favor
able of E. T. Meredith and other Demo
Gratis on the state ticket to be otedfor
1t the June primary.
Republicans are thinking! They are
talking for Meredith and say they will
vote for him if our party don't nomi-
nate a better man."
Why put it that way? Why not for
yet partisan politics and say II am
Roing to vote for E. 7. Meredith for
governor. You would certainly be
taking no chances, as you know there is
not man on the Republican primary
ballot who measures up to the Mere
dith standard when it comes to select
ing man for governor of this state. 1t
was a matter of business and you were
going to employ man to assume the
management of large.commercial con-
Germ you would take into consideration
only qualifications of the person who
might apply for the position. Why not
let qualifications determine your choice
when the time comes to cast your vote
for state officers?
There is not man on the Republican
primary ballot who possess the quallfl-
cations for governor that are found in
E. T. Meredith.
The Republican candidates are law
yers- Meredith quit the farm and went
to work on an agricultural paper, OF
which he ter became publisher. To-
day, Successful Farming, is known the
world over as one of the greatest ag-
ricultural journals in this country, and
It was Ed Meredith who made Success
full Farming what it is. He has made
4 success managing his own business
and is the kind of a man that is needed
at the head of Iowa's state affairs.
This is an agricultural state and Mr..
Meredith's life has been in touch with
farm conditions-he will prove himself
the friend of the farmers as governor
Of Iowa!
Ed Meredith should be elected next
fall and the Republicans who now de-
clare themselves for Meredith on GER
tain conditions should let 60 of the soft
pedal, and make the statement Hat.
footed that they are for Meredith and
will vote for him when the time comes.
The Republicans are thinking!-ln'
dianola Advocate Tribune.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-02
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Proceedings Of the May Session Of the
Board Of Supervisors.
Continued from last week.
Township Road Reports.

Township road reports, showing
disbursements for road purposes in
the various townships, of which the
following is synopsis, have been re-
ceived and on motion ordered filed.
Albion Township.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-02

SEED: Corn Home grown seed corn,
ear tested, Phone New Oregon ~.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-02
Sold in Cresco by Pierce, Cunningham 4 Rice


distinguished .. otto ,o; Ms
~ on concert Jour-
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-06-02

Total disbursements ............$194
Arizona republican., 1916-10-04
Clever Originations In Furdom

For the fall and winter season one can hardly say there are style changes in the mems fashions. It would be more accurate to say there are style developments, for really the departures are but a continuation of the trend in- dicated in the spring and summer styles. The outstanding thing so far as style features in suits and overcoats are concerned is decided narrowing of the lapels The very wide and semi lapel has been done to death and this spring saw the receding to- ward less width. This fall we go even further in the reduction of this dimen- sion and the very narrow and fairly short lapel is a predominant note of fashion variation. Of course some of
 the suits shown have only two button
Arizona republican., 1916-10-04

tance is the tendency toward slanting pockets. This is very marked in the models launched by those designers whose productions always influence the styles. This is seen in both pockets with flaps and the patch pocket varie- ties. The slant in the pocket for this season, therefore. must be taken as touch of sInartness. Many coats show vents on the sleeves and this tendency promises to displace cuffs Very few cuffs are shown, button decoration.
 however is a popular establishment of
 the fall suits, two and three button
 schemes mostly employed. The pinch
 back coat will be easily the most pop ular for fall and winter. Vests will be mostly without lapels There has been a growing impression that vests with lapels have had their run-a better run
 really than they deserved, as vest lapels
 were not graceful. not practical and becoming easily awry and out of press
 they initiate against careful grooming.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-04

Justified by its sheer beauty an even1 ing costume of net and maline lace has an overbodice and draped skirt of ems lerald satin. Frills of net attached to bands of green chiffon form the sleeves. The lower front panel of the skirt is of I deep lace founcing, while narrow founc- l ings of the same mounted on net reach to the waist.
 Classic in line is. a gorgeous panne costume velvet in cyclamen pink with Ivelvet train, tulle scarf and sable bands, 1 the princess line and slender hips fea- tured by Callot are worthy of mention! The velvet skirt draped in front falls in irregular length. The train hung from the raised waistline falls in deep points. A tulle scarf matching the velvet
 has fur which adds to its elegance and
 hangs from the shoulders in cascades.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-04

which would ordinarily call for a long
 CT lapel, but this season the bottom button is much further away from the bottom of the coat than has been the case in previous seasons, this permit
 ting a considerable shorter lapel even on the two button coats. This tenden- cy toward shorter lapels and closer set buttons will necessarily give the effect of a longer skirt to the coat On this shorter and narrower lapel all design CTS seem to be in accord, but there is divided opinions as to the shape of the lapel. Some designers lean toward the peaked lapel, others to the square cut. so that your personal preference in this regard can be exercised as you will have both sorts to choose from.
 Another feature of growing impor-
Arizona republican., 1916-10-04

a short pad of cloth finishing with rib bon cravat with beaded ends. The full- ness at the sides of the skirt is confined with cravat of the material. The bot tom of each side ot the skirt is banded with beaver.
 A sumptuous evening gown of black and white tafeta, striped with silver, has the sleeveless bodice in surplice effect, trimmed with embroidered silver net The skirt is draped in side panier effects and in back into hustle. These draper ies are finished with bands of silver net, dropping over a rose chiffon petticoat, covered with pale pink net with horizon tai silver threads. Silver braid and cloth of silver roses trimmed both the skirt and bodice. French blue velvet girdles the waist
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-01
that it was he who did not under
stand"
Ito Re Continued)
TODAYS BELLRINGER

A frivolous young English girl
with no love for the stars and stripes
once exclaimed at a celebration
where the American flag was very
much in evidence:
"Oh, what a silly looking thing
the American flag is! 1t suggests
nothing but checkerberry candy.
yes" replied a bystander, "the
kind of candy that has made every
body sick who ever tried to lick it
Tit-Bits.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-01

BUSINESS MEN GO INTO DIME
NOVEL BUSINESS
New York, May Some hard
headed Wall street business men
have capitalized old dreams of sunk
en- treasures for $125,OOO and will
soon be at work, according to reports
in financial circles today.
They are going to search for treas
ure at the bottom of the sea.
The concern will attempt to drag
from the ocean floor the many YES
sells which have sunk in comparative
ly shallow water. The first attempt
will be on the Ward liner which sank
off Cape Hatteras several years ago.
it carried 100000 worth of silver.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22
Keevil, Ark,
Dec 10 1915

Dec. 10, 1916.
| am writing you again to thank
you for the many presents you
brought me last Christmas Dear
Santa, | want you to bring me a
little shetland pony and saddle so
| can ride to school also bring me a
goat and harness to work to my lit
tie wagon and please bring me an
air gun SO l can shoot little birds.
| would like to have some oranges,
apples and candy or anything that
you think is nice for a little boy. |
am eight years old and go to school
every day. | love my books and my
teacher to. | am in the fourth
grade. Santa please don't forget
me for | am little boy. Thanking
you for your many presents,
ELMER MILEY.
I am a little school girl u years
old, will be Christmas day.
Will you please bring something
for Xmas? yards of black wide
ribbon, 2 spools of white crochet
thread. CORA DAVIS.
lam little girl seven years old.
| am in the second grade a class
My teacher is Miss Della Baggott.
| have been trying to be a good
girl so please bring me a set of
cars, violin as want to take les
sons on it l would like to have a
big baby doll and few story books
Santa have you teddy left
Your loving
Airport, Ark.
Dec. 4, 1916.
I think l will write you a letter.
| would like for you to bring me a
little piano and doll and a wash
set and some A, B. C, blocks, and
| would like for you to bring NE
some fruit and candy. | think
will spend Xmas in Fort Smith but
l am not sure yet but will let you
know later. Don't forget mama and
papa and everybody else.
From your little friend,
Martha Elizabeth Lawrence.
AS 1T is nearly christmas l thought
l would write you and tell you
where l live as 1 have moved so
many times since last Christmas as
l thought you might not find me.
l know l will be so lonesome this
Christmas without Mildred but you
remember her and don't forget the
baby too we are going to have a
Christmas tree but / will hang my
stocking up by the fire place where
you can find it easy. Santa | am
most to big for toys but l still like
goods things to eat and any things
else you like to give me l have SO
many kin folks to give me presents
so you don't half to give me much
but l want you to be sure and re-
member the poor little children.
Well good-by Santa for this time.
RUTH COOPER.
Shamrock, La.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22

front room of the small dwelling and
then letting his troubled gaze wander
far up the section line where a soli-
slowly southwark.
Just so he had stood five years ago
today and watched figure strikingly
similar to this vending its way toward
the North, while beside him his plead
ing wife had begged that he recall the
boy. But a stubborn something within
gave assurance that he was in the
right, and SO he remained silent while
the boyish figure grew smaller and
smaller in the hazy distance and the
woman went inside and the cold North
wind chilled every tender impulse Of
the heart.
The traveller had reached the fence
now and his gray-blue eyes looked into
the faded brown ones before him, and
in wordless greeting he held out his
hand, but the older man was again
tracing the pattern on the gatepost
and did not see it. Imply it fell to
the prodigal's side.
At length he ventured to say: "To-
morrow is Christmas day."
Eyes" responded the other, bitterly,
s'and l didn't think" with a glance to-
ward the curtained window, 81 didn't
think she could last to see Christmas"
The prodigal started and grew
deathly white.
as my--is someone so very low" he
gasped.
eyes, someone" replied the other,
tremblingly, sis very low; a mother
who had son for whom she worked
and prayed and lived for twenty years,
and then" his voice broke; then for
getful of her love and the heartache
he was leaving he went away, and for
five long years that mother hoped and
huReered for his homecoming all in
VAIN"
The prodigal stretched out his
hands appealingly. what if he re-
turned today and on his knees begged
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22

forgiveness and promised talm for
every heartache?"
The hopeless look from the faded
brown eyes answered even better than
his words, HE Is too late"
Tears were coursing down the cheek
Of the younger man as he leaned over
the gatepost and whispered: "Could
I See" but something in the hard
face Of the other arrested his words
and he did not finish.
For a moment of untold length both
stood in silence. and then the tracer
of imaginary lines moved from the
gateway, mOtiOning the other inside.
ut might ease her last hours, and
then" He pointed toward the Sec
ton line down which the prodigal had
come, "that will take you back to your
old haunts, wherever they may be;
that" pointing toward the south,
you'd best not take; it's not much
but trail, and leads to God knows
where, but north or south, take one."
Hours later, as the village doctor
drew up before the house. the prodigal
emerged from the sickroom, and, TAX
ing his hat from the peg. strobe with
faltering step out into the gathering
twilight. At the road he halted a mo-
ment and stood with barred head, then
turned-sOuthward.
Almost out of sight Of his boyhoOd
home he hesitated and turned for one
last look. Suddenly the cracking OF
footsteps In the stubble and the la
bored breathing Of a man caught his
ear. and In a moment his father was
beside him, but how changed. The
face before so cold and hard was sof-
tened now with pity and compassion,
and from out the faded brown eyes
shone mingled hope and love and for
giveness. With hands clasped and
hearts receptive to the spirit OF the
morrow, they stood, while the elder
whispered :"She will live; come home"
and then two kneeling figures were
dimly silhouetted against the darken-
ing sky, while prayer almost inaudi'
BILE assembled to the mercy seat.
He arose, and with his fathers arm
about him and the Christmas spirit NIL.
Ing both their hearts, the prodigal
turned back from the road that led -
tIsad knows where"
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22

| am little school girl II years
old, will be Christmas day.
Will you please bring something
for Xmas? 2 yards of black wide
ribbon, 2 spools of white crochet
thread. CORA DAVIS.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22

Shamrock, La.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22

am little girl years old and
| want you to bring me a doll, doll
buggy, apples, candy, oranges and
nuts. | go to school and am in the
first grade. l have ben a good little
girl. l will go to bed at eight o.
clock and shut my eyes tight. I
will thank you for what you brought
me last christmas. Your friend,
SADIE MAE MOSHIER.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22
Airport, Ark,

DEC. Il, ISID.
A. have moved away from
Brinkley l thought l would write
you letter for fear you might for
get me.
Santa | would like for you to
bring me tricycle. and an airgun,
and would like for you to bring
me some fireworks and Some nuts
and candy and anything else that
you want to bring. Be sure and do
not forget mama and papa and sis
ter, and everybody else.
From your little friend,
BILLIE LAWRENCE.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22
LIVE ON ,.o .,,y
| av.r $1,000 Trying
v v.lief From Chron-
pyy,pspsia.,c,1!ake'
E.nlac and Gains
Nine Pounds

vas out anu nc - oo+
,sss : bottle, as I wouldn t t
s','p' It for any amount OF
wv asd that is why | am
odsy," said Mrs, :, d. =.
Wv when she called at
drug store in Birmlng,
,.sntlv to get her second
Mrs. Barrett resides at
lie, a suburb OF Blf'ninR-
nd is we'll known ,...,o
lave only taken one oot'le
|lse and have gained nlne
| Yes, sir, this Tanlac
rp me more good than all
Idicines | have ever taken:
the past fourteen years |
|psnt more than ST. ooo Try.
get we'll of a complaint
[as gradually sapping my
th.
1 the past four years l
Utmost entirely on mllk
lead and finally that got
snt against me. | dared
\ meat or vegetables of
lind, and if | did, | would
Nor hours afterwards.
lad chronic dyspepsia, so |
Nd, and nothing prescribed
brought any relief. |
lever went to the table, be-
Even the sight of food or
h cooking would nauseate
i had a bad taste In my
and nothing | ate tasted
had always been healthy
woman who looked after
busehold duties, but since
this trouble | got so weak
not do my homework
4 to have help.
ould have awful pains in
ck and was nervous and
hot sleep we'll. When |
Of this Tanlac it sounded
| thought | would try it,
| was ready to try any,
that | thought would help
was never so surprised in
it helped me right from
Dart, the medicine seemed
L hold right at once and
just feel myself getting
from day to day. Before
finished my first bottle |
could eat anything put
table and could hardly
7 meal time to come. l
u bless the day | got this
be, for | believe it has
years to my life. Oh! I
much better and sleep so
PETER and am not nervous
was. Just think, l have
gained nine (9) pounds
F. strong in every way.
neighbors were as much
ed as | was and they are
mousse every day, telling
Nv well | look. | counted
'erday and fourteen of
re either taking Tanlac or
nmence taking it as soon
can go to Birmingham
UT. Tanlac is certainly a
lul medicine and every
" our way is talking
y You can put this in
~ II you want to, because
@tre are thousands of
IN the same bad fix that
zen in for SO many years. !"
| IS sold in Brinkley ex-
by M. B. Converse; in
s0n by W. E, Everett; in
fO'e by the Holly Grove
~ IN Hunter by Hunter
mercantile Co.; and in
Pr R. Anderson.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22
December the 24th
By SADIE B. ATKINS

L WAS the morning before
Christmas, clear and cold,
and the feel of the winter
Holidays was in the air. In
side the barbed wire fence
which Enclosed the first dwell
ing on the outskirts of the lit
the town a man was standing,
now tracing with rough wealth
er-beaten finger imaginary
lines on the gatepost, then
turned with keen anxiety to-
ward the closely curtained
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22
TALKS WITH SANTA CLAUS.
Continued from Page g.

anything else you wish. Bring Mr..
Folsom something nice and l want
you to give Sadie a doll so we can
play as she cannot go to school. We
want some dishes to
From TOMMIE HUFFMAN.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22

= bring me a toy frat train and
cow boys suit and a indian tent.
Bring me the toy of the shorgle
and the canin. Your loving
FRANKLIN ELLEDGE.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22

Please send me a doll and a doll
buggy and some nuts and candy.
CLARA DUFFER.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1916-12-22

One dark bay mare, shoes on
front feet, fore top cut out, and
set fast on back, about eleven
years old. N
Ten dollars reward offered for
information for the recovery of
same.
Nov. Is, 1916. NOSE CANNON.
Holly Grove, Ark.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-16
A Word 10 the Public
From Charles II. Herald

This is important theatrical announcement
have made during my a manager in this city.
have just contracted with Messrs VIM. Elliott F. Ray
Comock bring their magnificent produc-
tion Experience" the America
the attraction days commencing
Sunday night, Dec a. There will be matinee New Years
day.
Experience is without doubt the greatest
day and generation. 1t for nine New York
five months in Boston, months in Chicago
months in Philadelphia In every community Expe-
Renee is presented always receives
dorsement Of the clergy of all reeds denominations
"Experience" is modern, morality comedy drama by
Geo. Hobart telling in 10 vivid powerful
temptations confronting youth-the young
gong forth into the world to seek Fame and Fortune
experience is properly called 1.-THE Most Wonderful
Play In America" know of knowledge that this
play mas been sensation elsewhere. will
enormous interest here 1t is the biggest show have booked
IN ~ years. don't believe another will
IN the next 10 years. proud happy be
bring Experience to the heatergoers am
especially glad to that the Boston
Experience organization with players
comes here direct from nine months in and
months in Boston and is considered by great
est Experience" company assembled. to call
your attention to the fact that Experience" moving
picture but the emphatic the
generation. - 49,
lSigned) c. II. HERALD
Manager, Tacoma Theater
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-16
25-Foot Fir to be Used
for Community Exercises

feet high has been donated by the
Tacoma Land company. and Will
he placed about $50 feet north of
the conservatory. Several thous-
and persons will be able to view
the tree in this position.
German, Italian and Slovenian
societies have already notified
the committee that they will have
choruses at the tree. A number
of church choirs will be in at
tendance. and Stadium and Lin
coin Park high schools will send
choruses. In addition TO this spe-
cial music, the words of old
carols will be distributed through
out the city before Christmas, so
that all may join in singing them.
1.-THE responses from every sec
tion of the city has been one of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-16
romance,

the inspiring things about the
undertaking" said a member OF
the committee yesterday.
Falling in with the mayors
proclamation, the committee asks
that all citizens put candles in
their windows on Christmas night.
1t has also been suggested that
children can have part in the
dressing of the great tree by saw
ing the popcorn strings from their
school trees for the decorations.
Subcommittee appointed are:
Music, Rev. Il. c. Bloomquist,
chairman; Miss Lucy Lamson,
Mrs. l.. l.. Tallman, G. Alexander
Ball. Mr.. Hedberg.
Publicity, Mrs. f. A. Leach,
chairman; DR.. L. l.. Carlson, Prof.
Il. +. Crooks.