davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-27
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

"A new patriotic motto is Give I'M
til 1t Hurts This is the mad charg-
ing yell Of men OF valor determined
first pennies they ever sacrificed to
principle" declares the Cedar Rapids
Gazette.
owe have boosted of the road drag
for ten years now. and yet says the
Des Moines Register, there are places
on the main road from Des Moines to
Ames that have not seen road drag
this year, we are reliably informed
But why repay newspapers for the
millions of free publicity given the
government to float the liberty loan
by soaking the publishers with a spe-
cial tax that hits them alone and no
other class OF business men?" asks the
Davenport Times,
While catfish sells for IS cents a
pound the Brighton Enterprise figures
this is not out of the way as it costs
on an average 50 cents pound to
catch them counting fair wage for
the fisherman.
The Hinton Gazette says If the
United states congress would take
from its members the right of frank
ing innumerable speeches, which were
never delivered, to the people back
home and allowed free delivery Of the
soldier boys mail it would be one
sensible move"
The prejudice against the saloon
has not wholly died out" remarks the
Sioux City Journal. The pool hall
seems to have inherited quite bit
of it,"
In the hospital for crippled chill
dren at Iowa City the state Of Iowa
mas an institution that commands the
admiration Of the whole nation, and
that will no doubt receive the high
compliment Of speedy imitation IN
other states" says the Burlington
Hawkeye.
In our enthusiasm in other lines OF
endeavor let us not forget the impor-
lance of the good roads. movement"
advises the Emmetsburg Tribune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-27
.rwo,a : Crowd.

An old colored man charged with
stealing chickens was arraigned IN
court and was discriminating himself,
when tho Judge said:
..You ought to have a lawyer,
Where's your lawyer?
"Ah ain't got no lawyer, ledge" saiqc
tine OLD man. ~ : ~
VERY well, then said his honor,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-27

rhruout the tropical Orient the na-
tiyes employ substitute for tobacco
consisting Of slice Of africa palm nut,
wrapped In bette! leaf. favored With
fine lime made Of native seasheils and
colored with carmine,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-27
GOOD HAS PRACTICAL IDEA.
ncedar Rapids Gazette.l

Hon. James w. Good Is convinced
that tho fs5;;s sss. .-ays IN do a thing Is to
make start, and that the best way
to obtain settlement is to fix a basis
for negotiation.
In order to regulate the price OF coal
he proposes to adopt the prices quoted
on July l, 1918, with such additions as
are represented by actual increases IN
wages, freights and other items OF pro-
duction and delivery. X.
To insure respect for this arrange
,nent Mr.. Good proposes fine not to
exceed $1,000 for each violation. The
penalty might amount to proper pun
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-27

"Tn assign a lawyer to defend YOU"
"Oh, no, sub: no, sub! Please don't
do dat" the darky begged.
why not?" asked the judge. IL:
won. cns. ynm ANYTHING. Why don't
you want lawyer" 3
''Well. jedge. Ah'll tell you. subj" said
the old man, waving his tattered old
hat confidently Hits dis way. All
wan tub enjoy dem chickens mahse'f,n
Chicago News. w
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-27
Iona Newspapers
HOLDING A CLINIC. ,
rCedar RAPIDS Gazette

Governor Harding has been made
doctor Of laws. and any time he needs
to hold a clinic on statutes he can call
Ben Israel Salinger in consultation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-27
4 Common MARTYR.

The most common type Of martyr
is the woman who enjoys. being inn
posed upon by her own chtldren.-.Atch-
ison Globe,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-27

Three towns in Harrison county.
tMondamin. Missouri Valley and Logan,
rolled up funds for the Red Cross over
$4,000 each and Harrison county has
t$3S, 900 and still q CROWN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-27

In our enthusiasm in other lines OF
endeavor let us not forget the impor-
lance of the good roads movement"
advises the Emmetsburg Tribune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-27

Plenty Of time to plant late cab
bages and the way it looks were go
ing to need our own cabbage IL we
buy the pork to go with it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Fashions and Fads.

Negliges closely follow dress lines.
All the newest blouses are very sim
pie.
Satin coats are promised for spring.
The new pockets are applied nat
Large collars are fashionable on silk
suits.
A new shade is known as heart Of .
rose"
Dress bodices are sometimes semi
fitted.
Straw hats trimmed high are very
smart.
Black tulle is charming with gold en-
broideries.
colored wolfe.
In fashions simplicity always implies
quality.
White will continue to be in favor
for footwear.
Pumpkin color is . favorite for sports
clothes.
Many suits for spring are unlined.
Dull metal laces appear on evening
gowns.
A few Of the newest waists fasten In
the back.
The most fashionabl BILE laces are flet.
Most dresses and waists have fiat
neck finishes.
Badger is one OF the furs coming into
favor abroad.
silk-faced alpaca promises to be ex-
tremely popular.
Fine silk cord Is very attractive used
as embroidery.
Pleats are in favor for almost all
sport garments.
Bordered wells will take precedence.
The latest addition to a coat frock
is cape to match.
Narrow velvet ribbon makes a pretty
| beading on a collar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
BRITISH IN FIERCE ATTACK
ON EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY
Guns Hurl Grim Greetings at Ger
mans and Troops Rush Trenches
in No Mans Land.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associsted Press.
LONDON. January 27.-The British
army. says Reuters correspondent at
the British headquarters in France.
| shared in the emperors birthday in the
Somme area in characteristic fashion.
while the frozen snow" says the
correspondent. was beginning to
glisten like crystals in the broadening
dawn. the British guns Numbered out
a message, not of greeting, but of
death. A whirlwind bombardment roll
ed shrilly down the long northern and
eastern lines. The troops suddenly
sprang from the British trenches and
went across No Mans Land with that
deliberate precision which has formed
such a feature Of these recent operations.
The enemy seems to have made but
poor fight of ii. Although It is too
early yet to get full details of the af-
fair. heavy losses were inflicted on the
rendered to the British. It is under
stood the British casualties were very
light. The machine gun fire of the
enemy was kept under control we'll by
the British gunners.
while the general features of the at
tack were similar to several recent
operations, much qualification was ex-
pressed by officers at the evidence of
spirit by the troops. who were unaf-
fected by the terribly severe frost
Many unhappy returns Of the day. has
been the trench slogan all along the
British front"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

who can put his finger exactly on the
truth in connection with this fashion.
The simplicity and comfort of the long
tunic that reaches from shoulder to
shoe top may prove to be besetttng
sin among the majority of women and
may keep medievalism alive until next
September.
OF course, there is much to be drawn
from the three centuries of fashions
which are covered by the inelastic word
"medfevalism." As we think OF 1t to-
day, it is merely an endless procession
of serge and satin gowns as straight as
a sandwich, with long sleeves and bit
Of ornamentation at every possible
edge. The one pattern has been repro
duced ad nauseum, but this is only one
phase of medievalsm. If the French
designers and American dressmakers
choose to dig up from the pages OF his
tory and from the portraits that hang
in great galleries a vast number OF
other dress features which distinguish
ed that epoch, we can run along easily
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

and deliver addresses on the work Of the
association.
The purpose of the committee in charge
is to have every retail merchant In the
city to attend and thereby become idend.
fed with the association.
Plans also are being made by the
glassblowers' union Of the city for a
banquet which will be given next Sat
urday night at the Hotel Rammel. II
is expected that a large number OF
members will be in attendance.
General and Personal.
Many Alexandrians have arranged
to attend the opening of the Gypsy
Smith, jr., evangelistic services In
Washington tomorrow night. 1t is
also expected that many also will
attend each night during the progress
of the services.
Evangelist Smith conducted a sue
cessful campaign here lasting a month
which commenced September 3.
A handsome memorial wall tablet.
five feet high and seven feet long, with
a panel for the name of each member
of Fitzgerald Council, No. 459, Knights
of Columbus, has just been placed in
position in the meeting room of that
council. in St. Mary's Hall. The tab
let was designed and made by Alphonzo
Lucas, an officer of that council.
Stephen Davis and wife have sold
to Eva Bower four frame dwelling
houses on the north side of Princess
street between Royal and Fairfax
streets,
T Upper Barrett, student at the
University of Virginia, who recently
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis at the university hospital. Is Wis
fting his mother in this city. Mr..
Barrett expects to return to the uni
versity next Wednesday.
The work of remodeling the three
story store building 604 King street
will be begun Monday by J. D. Knight,
contractor. After the work is COM
pleted the store will be occupied by
Edward r. Elliott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
BANQUET Is SCHEDULED.
Washington College of Law to Cele-
brate 21st Anniversary.

Announcement was made last night
that the annual banquet of the Wash
ington College Of Law will be held Sat-
urday evening at Rauschers. The pro-
gram has been prepared by the junior
class under the immediate supervision
of Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, honorary
dean. The banquet will mark the
twenty-first anniversary Of the insti-
tuition.
Corp. James Tanner. register Of wills,
will be the principal speaker. Rev.
Robert w. Coe, assistant pastor Of the
First Congregational Church. will pro-
nounce the invocation. Miss Pauline
Floyd will speak for the junior class;
Miss Mary E. Laird for the senior and
Miss Ellen NJ Green for the freshman.
The 1918 class officers are: George H
Foster. president; Miss Margaret H
Simpson. secretary; Leopold v. Freud
berg, treasurer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Jury CONVCTS CLERK
HO|DENT|F|ED OSBORNE
Recommends Mercy for Franklin D.
Stafford, One of Defendants in
Rae Tanner Affair.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. January PA jury in
federal district court. after deliberat-
ing ten hours. returned a verdict at
10 o'clock tonight finding Franklin D.
Stafford guilty. of perjury when he
swore that James w. Osborne. former
assistant district attorney. was the
"Oliver Osborne" who accompanied
Miss Rae Tanner to a Plainfield. N. j..
hotel.
The jury recommended mercy for
Stafford. who previously had been con-
victed and sentenced to a term in pris-
on, but was granted a new trial. The
present trial began January 8.
In his charge to the jury Judge Hand
strongly favored the prosecution and
Benjamin Slade, counsel for Stafford,
took numerous exceptions to the charge.
particularly to what he described as
'The observations of the court" Judge
Hand told the attorney his action was
hardly respectful" and Mr.. Slade
again asked for an exception.
were witnesses for Stafford. They de-
clared that 1t was James w. Osborne,
and not Charles H. Wax. who courted
Miss Tanner. Handwriting experts.
called by the defense. testified to
similarity between the .n,,, Writing nahs,. OF !.
The former assistant district attor-
ney, in denying the charge. swore that
he had never seen Miss Rae Tanner
before her appearance before the United
States commissioner. after she had
brought suit against him for breach
of promise of marriage. He was sup
ported in this by Wax, who, brought
here from Chicago and held as ma
terial witness. testified 1t was he and
not the lawyer who posed as "Oliver
Osborne" to Miss Tanner. Several wit
nesses identified Wax as Miss Tanzer's
wooer.
Several indictments for perjury,
growing out of the case, still are pend
Ing One of these is against Miss Rae
Tanner.
Stafford will be sentenced next Thurs
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

for a year or two, fed on novelties.
Regarding street apparel. 1t may be
true that this one-piece sandwich gown
will become second in choice to others.
but it is more than probable that the
shortened tunic, made Of satin and en-
broidered in a primitive design, that
could easily be used as a stage setting
for Aida" will remain high in favor.
This is ali that can SO far be said
with any authority to help those who
are thinking only Of freshening up
their winter wardrobe in order to make
it last until spring. There are many
things that can be done with the gowns
and suits that we have, for there is no
doubt that the accessories have changed
since September, and that remarkably
good and new touches have been put
into the field of fashion to stimulate
new fruit. It may be that these will
mako instructive reading, for one can
always rely on the fact that a large
mass of women prefer to know the
small touches rather than the broad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

There are enough women to dress one
way or the other, and 1t is a relief to
the reporter, the artist and the dress
maker when the whole world does not
take up ono silhouette. one fabric and
one style of ornamentation.
The chemiso robe may lose popular
ity for the street. 1t may grow In I'M
portance for evening wear, because its
possibilities in that line have only been
scratched. Women have barely caught
the glimmer of artistic merit In the
sweeping robes copied from France and
italy during the period that ran from
the thirteenth to the sixteenth century
Ali that is Byzantine. all that Is
Egyptian, all that Italy gloried IN. Is
within the hands Of the modern woman
to use as she will for the evening. and
it may be that she has only begun to
grow enthusiastic about this style OF
public dressing under the electric
lights.
Medievalism on the street is quite
another matter. but there is no prophet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
RELIEF MONEY DELIVERED.
Ambassador Gerard Reports 100, 600
Marks Received From New York

NEW YORK, January 27.-The Ameri-
can relief committee announced today that
1t had received letter from James w.
Gerard, tie American ambassador at Ber-
lin. acknowledging the receipt Of 100.-
900 marks sent by the committee and
stating that the Germans are grateful for
the sympathy and help received from
America. Mr.. Gerard has undertaken to
distribute among the German widows and
orphans of the war all the funds raised
by the American relief committee. Con-
corning the work thus far accomplished.
he wrote:
Already the news that so much has
been done in America has resulted in a
new feeling Of understanding and ap-
probation here"
The committee announced that 1t had
received $42,s60 from its branch in St.
Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
SOCIAL GIVEN AT Y. W. c. A.
Affair Is Under Direction of the Van.
derwerken Chapter.

A membership social, under the d.
rection of the Vanderwerken Chapter
was given at the Young women's
Christian Association, 14th and G
streets, last night. Mrs. Otis SWEET and
Mrs. Robert Stone sang, Mrs. Alfred
Eichelberger recited several dialect
stories and Miss Maria Schwendener
gave a folk dance. Refreshments were
served.
The committee in charge of the social
consisted of Mrs. Walter Weaver, Mrs,
Howard Fisher. Mrs. George Warner
and Mrs. Charles Cromwell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
HUNGER ENDS FLIGHT.
Alleged Slayer Eludes Posses and
Bloodhounds, But Surrenders.

WINDSOR, Ontario, January a.
James Anderson. alias Steward. who shot
and killed W. N. Jackson. a Winnipeg de-
tective. on a train near here Thursday
morning, was captured in Windsor today
Anderson was being taken to Battle
Creek to answer charge Of safeblow-
ing. After he shot the detective he
)leaped from the train, and for two day.
eluded posses and bloodhounds by hiding
in barn. Hunger drove him out thil
morning. He came to a local hotel where
he was recognized and overpowered in hii
room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
APPEAL STOPS EXECUTION.
Murderer Of Vicksburg Police Cap
tain Contests His Conviction.

vICKSBURG, Miss. January 27-An
appeal to the state supreme court. filed
by attorneys for George Borowitx. SEN
fenced to be executed here today fol-
lowing his conviction Of the murder of
Charles Sites. captain of the vicks-
burg police department, automatically
stayed the execution of the death SELL
tence.
After the supreme court passes on
the case a new date for the execution
will be set by that body should the YER
dict Of the lower court be sustained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

should be, not charitable. but social
Institutions. They should survey their
respective districts and appraise the
health assets and liabilities Of the
families therein. These centers should
offer in an organized way free health
through prenatal care to expectant
mothers. instruction in nursing and
care at infant welfare stations. The
work of these centers should De cor,
related with the work Of the school
medical and nursing service, which 1T
self should be extended to safeguard
the health of every school child. These
health centers should maintain tuber-
culosis clinics and should encourage
annual medical examination Of all
adults. This kind of sickness preven-
ton would do much to lay the founda-
ton for national preparedness on the
physical side.
Insurance a Factor.
Social insurance against accident.
sickness. unemployment and old age is
bound. in time. to reduce the demands
for charitable assistance occasioned by
these handicaps. Health insurance
spells prevention. because it makes it
cheaper to keep people well than to
care for them when sick.
I'm the District of Columbia two
pieces OF special social legislation
should be provided at once. A recent
survey made by the federal children's
bureau has shown 1913 feeble-minded
persons needing custodial care. May
Congress speed the passage. of the
pending bill which will measurably
meet this great social need!
Secondly. there Is need for a mod
ern municipal hospital. an institution
disassociated from the Jail and work.
house. an institution for which no So
DIAL worker need apologize and to
which no INDECENT person need hesitate
to goa link in the chain Of social
medicine. A municipal hospital. up-to-
date in all it's appointments. command
ing the highest professional skill and
nursing service, Is a crying necessity.
Let the people of Washington get to-
gether on the proposition to secure for
the District of Columbia an institution
that shall be a credit to any locality
where 1t may be placed-a landmark Of
progress toward compulsory health"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Shrapnel Kills Boy at Fort Sill,

LAWTON. Okla, January 27.-Lornev
Meadows. twelve years old. was killed
and Leroy Hinkle. twelve years old.
severely injured by the explosion OF
a three-inch shrapnel in the Fort Sill
military reservation near here today
The explosion occurred when the Mead
ows boy tried TO remove the brass C
from the shell. striking 1t with Al
pieces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

and revers that came in with the Oc-
tober fashions, there Is a new kind o.
collar, made of satin or panne velvet,
which stands up to the chin and ears,
then turns over and spreads to the
shoulders, the lower hem going around
the figure on an even line. 1t Is FAST
ened with three gold or silver buttons
and looks very military. indeed. l.
has been placed on the coats for the
street on capes for the afternoon and
on wraps for the evening, and in the
latter case ii is made of white fur.
sometimes fastened at the side instead
of the front
The Understanding organdy collars
with which the continent was flooded
last summer and autumn, have not only
given way to other things, but the new
line. which is being accepted more com
monty every day. threatens to relieve
all garments OF collars. Young women
are wearing their new coats with only
neckband, slightly elongated at the
shoulders and finished with an Egyp-
tian or Peruvian design in silk floss OF
bullion threads.
If there is no belt on your coat. II is
wiser to put one on The sandwich
gown has also taken on a belt, and
Paris is running the scale In these cir
dies. They are as narrow as that worn
by Marie Antoinette and rs wide as
that worn by a Russian peasant. They
are Chinese in coloring. Montenegrin IN
embroidery, Serbian in the matter of
applied fabrics in bold designs, and
Japanese, because France has gone
quite crazy about Japanese accessories
during the winter.
II you make no other alteration on
your winter clothes, at least see to it
that they have a gay piece of material
that goes around the waist or at the
hips.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
NAV Select San Francisco.

1t was stated tonight that the place
of holding the next convention would be
chosen at meeting of the executive
committee of the council to be held in
September. San Francisco seemed to
be the choice of the majority of the
members Of the committee. The Of
fetal attendance at the meeting was
announced as 1905
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

ousted by the new spring fashions
Surely. one cannot be medieval and Ia
ter directoire at the same time, but
fashion can keep both styles going, as
it did Victorianism and Louis Quinze.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
VIII Take Part in Inaugural Parade.
Merchants Planning Banquet.

The Retail Merchants Association is
making arrangements for a big banquet
which will be held early in March. The
committee in charge Of the arrangements
is planning to invite a number Of NOM
bers OF the state association to attend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Advocates Webb Bill.

The report recommended the removal
of doubt as to the application of anti
trust laws to export commerce." the
passage by Congress of the Webb bill,
the development of a sound shipping
policy calculated to increase the ma
tional income and better the trans
portation service under the American
flag with foreign countries. the care
full study of new commercial treaties
made after the European war. and a
tariff which regardless of it's underly-
ing principle should possess adequate
resources for the encouragement and
protection of the foreign trade of the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

hens far away from the ankle and dis
play the feet in an ugly manner.
Even the best advices from Paris diff
fer as to whether or not the chemise or
twelfth century tunic will be entirely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Fire at New Bedford; Loss, $500, ool

NEW BEDFORD. Mass. January 81
The finishing and drying department Of
the Taunton-New Bedford Copper Manu-
featuring Company's plant here was de-
stroyed by fire today. Officers Of the
company estimated the loss at 100000.