davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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fuce distance.

face Mt n distance. -.
Quinine sometimes causes a rash closely re-
sembltng that OF scarlet fever. Quinine Is q
r much ,abusod drug. Outside Of it's use as a
reason to employ IT, and especially so in tho
treatment of coryza, or so-called colds"
duce erythema. perhaps hives.
Veronal occasionally causes peculiar pufh-
ness of face and hands.
Calcium suiphide is likely to cause skin
rash accompanying tho disagreeable odor about
drng to clear the complexion" -
Evon castor oils will occasionally produce a
popular or fine pmply rash. but then. castor
oil Is very rarely called for in human practice
tell us
, Drug eruptions very confusing to tho VIC
tim and often misleading to the physician, es-
66e er II he is not aware of the nature of the
aope the victim has been experimenting with
before consulting him. The instances mentioned
ABOVE arc but few Of the more frequently
noted ones There great many other
medicinal agents which may cause skin erup-
tons of various kinds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
HANOVER VOLUNTEERS
PASS INSPECTION
Mustered Into Service, OF state BY
Lieutenant.CoIonel 10
Lane Stern.

Mustered Into Service, OF state BY
Lieutenant~CoIonel 10
Lane Stern.
Tho Hanover Grays. mustered into
service last Monday night, and inspect
cd Tuesday night by Lieutenant-Col-
onel 10 Lane Stern. inspector general
OF Virginia, have already worked up
well-denned plan for the drilling
exercises. Tho two platoons consti-
tuting tho Grays. it was announced
yesterday will drill separately every
second week. and together alternate
weeks. The officers of the flrst pla-
toon. made up in Ashland. are az fol-
lows: Captain Floyd w. Tucker. Jr..
FIRST lieutenant; Luther p. Hartsook
both Of Ashland, and second lieutenant
George f. Haw. of Hanover.
Enough men volunteered in tho VI
cinity OF Hanover Courthouse to make
UP the second platoon. Altogether in
both platoons there are sixty-fivo men.
all OF them being between tho ages Of
eighteen and forty-five years. This
was the first company in tho State that
received recognition for the volunteer
homo guard service. Wherever IN tho
State tieso men are ordered by tho
Governor. they will have to go.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
SEEN ON THE SIDE
O Ye HuRchs
TT henry EDWARD WARNER

Ye Huach!
Whom Gnutt throw q bomb into the Senate
Chamber in Washington and the next morn
ing j. Pierp. Morgan assaulted in New
fo-k, tho blacksmith who hammers out this
column hunched that the man pulled
10th stunts by catching tho Washington mid
night express for N Y. and notified tho A. P.
to chase tho tip. Righto! Gink confessed
June 20 the Same artisan Of cast-iron phrases
hunched that definite steps for peace would
oegin On or before October Is. and a Reader
Gentle. OF course) wants to know how wo
ork 1t out. We dunno; the thought Just
comes insistently that peace steps will be
actual on or before October Is. and that the
Sammies Will mover get into tho trenches,
excepting small advance guard
Apologizine for the slang in which this con-
1ession Is wrought. and warning all squirrels
that we are not breakfast food we repeats
Definite steps for peace will be taken on or
before october l5 1917; the Kaiser will abdi-
cate; the Crown Prince will either die or go
into exile; Germany will eventually whisk
the feudal dust from its kimono and become
at leas, constitutional monarchy If not an
out-and-out republic. Watch tho Rechstar!
can OF best Boston Baked to a picked sar-
dine were right!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Health Talks, by Dr.. Vim. Brady
Copyright 1916. National Newspaper Service,
Skin Troubles From Drugs.

~ Aee;taniide the blood destroying heart-de.
cures" and "remedies freauentIy cai,se aii zee
ness ness OF the lips nails or entire skin surface
red blood cells But the drug sometimes ca,ses
an erythema. an itchy redness or nothing Of
obstinate itching without Visible skin disturb.
ton. o up
Bromides, present in countless alleged "nerv,
tonics" and epilepsy remedies. often cause acne
pimples or other more alarming skin LESSONS
Iodide OF potash, In various Concoctions mas
querading as blood purifers|I,whatever puri-
sort Of skin rash II taken for a considerable
time without interruption. To imagine that the
rash indicates Impurities working OUT In a
ridiculous confession of credulity.
Iodoform, used even Mt this late day by some
conservative old surgeons who like tho smell,
- = famous cause of skin irritation. both in the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Tho Government and Labor

NJ y circumstance since the war began has
been more gratifying to the government
and. incidentally to the country than was
the declaration of loyalty OF the 1000 me-
chanics and civilian employees OF the
League Island NavyYard, at PHILADELPHIA
This came at time when $4,000 shin
workers in private yards were threatening to
strike and to tie up some of the most i'm
portant war works Of both the navy and
the Shipping Board. 1t came at time when
the Infamous Industrial Workers of the
World organization was seeking to hammer
the government through large part OF the
west by closing down mines and smeIters
1t came at a time when 10000 coal miners
were about to strike in the Alabama fields
further handicapping the nation in its war
program. Because of these facts the ma
triotlsm or the Philadelphia workers is all
the more pronounced. They accented an
opportune moment to reassure the admins
tration in Washington that no evil influences
we're at work among them; that no nm
Americans had place in their ranks and
mat they would give to their government
the best they have as long as the govern
ment needs them. Labor as BODY has been
faithful to its national obligations since the
very beginning Of the war. More than once
we have had occasion to comment upon tho
loyal attitude OF the organized body of wage
earhers. we Know that much has been ex-
pected OF them. We know that their earn
lhgs 90 not seem to go as far as in normal
! times, and we know that many laboring men
feel some resentment that they are not ner.
mitted TO have larger share of reouted
profits which they have made possible.
Notwithstanding these things, however.
the great mass Of American labor has been
as conscious of its duty in this CRISIS &C
other men. The wage-earner may not he
able to subscribe to large blocks OF govern
ment bonds. He may not be in a position n
shine conspicuously before the country as
master of military matters, but he can do his
part by remaining at his post and contribut-
ing what his opportunity gives him to his
| nations welfare.
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The Germans have divided Belgium. givin

The Germans have divided Belgium giving
at two capitals. Brussels and Namur, and
against this arrangement the Belgian govern
ment has sent protest to its allies and TO
sneutrals on the ground that the division is
made to array the people against one another
an hostile factions. brussels. the capita l.,
mas been the great unifying force of the
s different races OF the kingdom. and a capital
4 at Namur is to divide the people of the south
from their northern neghbors. The Bel
gians are so angered over this stroke of
policy that 1000 of the civil servants work
ing for the German administration resigned.
{ and were deported.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

The food experts in Washington have
figured out that from twelve TO twenty-five
hens will suffice to supply family with
eggs. This is an elastic estimate. intended
no doubt 10 meet the well-known variation
In the size Of families well as in the lay
ing proclivities OF different hens, which has
been observed TO be far from uniform.
Next we shall vsnture to request COMPARE
son between the cost OF furnishing food and
lodging for the lens and the probable ex-
pense OF buying the predetermined nun Der
of eggs at the grocery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

The selective draft has developed that
thdre large numbers of the country's
population between the ages Of twenty-one
and thirtyone suffering from physical
ailments OF which they were totally ignorant
until now. And to think. most of them have
had to bear the burden Of supporting de
pendents! Truly, wars stern demands
bring an awakening that nothing else could
Dring-unless it be matrimony. There's
work ahead for the doctors. ii the exemption
boards do not effect psychological cures.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Microbes

There are microbes In kisses, tho cute little
things!
There are germs IN the touch whence tho honey
moon springs!
There are grim treptococci and heaven knows
what
In the sweet salutation that leads to tho knot.
And the dear little. cute little microbes await,
Like an armed guard of Love at the Passionate
Thu sweet little dear little. cute little things
o the germs In the kiss where the honeymoon
springs!
There are all sorts Of microbes. bacilli and such
That are laying for lovers when fevered lips
touch.
And the cute little Ignore cupid's bow
AS they grab you and nab you and lay you both
low!
And the whole world shall love them. the beau
tiful bugs
That linger and cuddle in kisses and hugs
AID shall love to lovers mperil themselves
AS they fight to the death with tho dear little
elves!
There microbes in kisses: come. kiss mo
again,
For the joy that's in loving atones for the pain,
There are microbes in kisses-come love- you
Might as we'll be contented SO kiss mo and die!
Here's health to all microbes, bacilli and
germs!
Long life to each menace that threatens and
squirms!
o. love is no plodder. and love. 1t has wings;
And the microbes in kisses are dear little
things!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Ex I'arte.

We hear Of peace
From Greece,
From Helsingfors, Madrid and Berns
And from Lucerne;
From Copenhagen and Stockholm.
Belgrade and Rome;
From Vladivostok. Tokyo
And Kokomo;
For any point that we can wish:
From Lisbon, Nish;
From Cairo. Cape Town and SHANGHAI
And Wal Hal Wal,
From all these points we daily hear
That peace is near;
That Germany's about to quit
With factions split.
But we don't hear. amid the din,
Much from Berlin.
New York Man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

One million pocket copies of the Bible,
bound in khaki covers. Will be published Tor
American soldiers by the American Bible
Society, which is said 10 be the largest num-
Der of copies OF the Book that was ever dis
tributed at any one time. Never before
this war was the Book bound in tbs color
of the uniform OF war. Many Of the men
who will receive this copy OF the Bible have
never read it, and for them the will
open the Bible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any topic,
excepting ON legal and medical nub.
jects. arc answered free. As all In
qutries are answered directly by per-
eonal letter. q 2-ccnt stamp In requ ired
tor return postage. Address The TiInes-
Dispatch Information Bureau. Rich
mond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
We'd Like to Know

What has become Of the plush album with all
the family pictures in it? Also. why don't
bridal couples have tintypes taken any more?
Is love more real in hug tight one-horse
ouggy in a runabout? Where il the yokel
who used to blow out the gas. and why don't
ever hear of gold bricks?
Gee, it's confusing to keep up with the times!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Que.tton. md An.usr..

Hebetude After Stunng-No matter how I
apply myself get very drowsy for three or
Jour hours after eating good meal. How can
prevent this? I am thirty-four. and have al
ways bad fair health. My work is sedentary
want to overcome the trouble. S. A. II.
Answer.-Let that good meal be vegetarian
one and take six somersaults night and morn
Ing and two miles of oxygen on the hoot three
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Three Tear.
Were
Lost

We of merchant ships by the govern
Lost ment to meet the needs of tho
merce The ADMINISTRATORS project called for
only s50.o00oOO. But private corporations, big
financial and business interests denounced It
bitterly as pro-German measure and carried
aid of the subsidy hunters. who saw in 1t the
defeat OF their hopes. So strong the oppo-
siton. blinded by selfshness, lacking in
kill the bill. and the failure OF the adm nistra-
tion to win approval for It's plans greeted
with shouts Of glee. The work that should have
tho situation became serious that no steps
that insure haste regarded as inadvsa bic
Men who acclaimed at the top of their voices
against the administrations shipping policy now
interests that contrived block the buying a nd
building Of ships by the government to-day
insist that 1t cannot construct too many and
look forward with pride to the time when the
government merchant marine shall rival Great
years have been lost-New York World
For weeks Dutch vessels laden
Taught with grain have been tied up in
the Dutch American ports because of the
- Presidents embargo on grain
Lesson shipments. Under an agreement
made by Washington with Hol-
carry relief to the sorely beset people Of the
Netherlands. who have been wondering where
their next meal was coming from. The grain
ment by which none of it will contribute toward
feeding the enemy. We have also made ar
ransements SO, that small amount of grain
has been taught. that the embargo be partly
lifted. The United States has become the source
of food for much of Europe. For purely politi-
cal reasons II cannot AFFORD to be a tyrant
he forced to enter the the side of Ger
many.-Boston Globe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
THURSDAY. AUGUST 80. 1917

One now rarely sees an officer high or
low In the European armies wearing sword,
and none of the new American officers wear
these old symbols OF war. for the reason
that they not supplied by the War De-
partment. The sword has long been useless
as "a weapon. and in this war it is an Ell.
cuinbrance. 1t no longer signifies authority.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
rench Leather.

J. II. S., Crewe.-Peel and crush very
ripe peaches. spread on platters and
dry in slow oven. 1t will he like
leather when thoroughly dried. Roll
needed for use, soak overnight with
just little water. and It should Their
be ready for using without stewing
and without sugar.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Cottonwood Treea

practical method to get rid Of the
roots of cottonwood trees is by blast
Ing. II the trees are too near the
house to do this. the roots OF the trees
should be dug up.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Charcoal Eph'. Daily Thought.

"Dey ain no use argufyin' wild a mule" said
Charcoal Eph but efn yo' jes' gotta dispute
wild him, keep lookin' him In de eye don go
talkin' behind he back kase a mule jes' nat
chally powerful nervous in de caboose! Try
some soup. Mistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Send Me Flowers

Send Me Flowers.
While 1 live. send me flowers,
Posies. rich and rare
Pin them In my buttonhole
And strew them everywhere!
II In your heart single thought
To please fellow wells,
Just send me posies while I live.
l don't like immortelles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

Outrageous.
Never again will deal with that nrm."
w mats the matter. dearie? Dunnins vou7
w. oul oousht this Partisan bathing suit
from them-the prettiest thing in m. sho.
And then out on the beach 1 was caught IN ~.
In and now just look at IT."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

Department would best not be too arbitrary
in the exercise Of its power, in defying
civilian protest voiced by its representa-
tives in Congress.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Proof.

Well. well!"
II gotta. Ono told me last night was going
to have trouble with brunette. and this morn
ing my wife told me to Are the colored lady
does cooking"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

"a Attention is directed to the letter of Mrs
Norman V. Randolph, elsewhere in this
issue OF the paper, urging the establishment
aof day nurseries in the different sections of
the city. The plea she makes to have the
3 children. both white and colored looked
after while their mothers labor for their
support, should appeal to every business in
steraM in the city The Times Dispatch hopes
Ito Zee started at once movement to put
int4Sefect the suggestion Of Mrs. Randolph
aWisA3 the knowledge that their children will
be Hroperly cared for, there would be hun
dreds OF women to answer the insistent de-
maEd OF our factories and business institu-
tioha for such help. The results will be
farsseaching for good, and 1t is urged that
there be speedy and whole-hearted action in
!. thesmatter as of the utmost Importance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

A. c.. Clarksville.-It is best not to
attempt the dry cleaning OF clothes
at home. as dry cleaning requires spe-
cial machinery and methods, as well
as great technical skill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

An ugly thing-a curly screw
TO endow pup with;
Yet all In all convenient. too.
To hang him up with.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

When Maryland has succeeded in puttir
all OF her idlers to work. Virginia mig
probably initiate her methods.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
And Busy Mt That.

The average man can write his virtues
finger nail. but If he keeps cases on his fau
he'll need q card-index system.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

coal operator testified at St. Louis that
he was getting all he could for his coal
Pretty soon the government will be getting
all it can OF such chaps
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Jaunn DecInrinr yar.


war on Germany snta ON AUGUST ss sci 1871
shortly after the beginning Of tho war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

1t is hoped the militants while at Occoouan
VIII learn little Virginia courtesy toward
the Virginian in the White House.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Suspicious.

There's something wrong with that fellow.
He's got bad streak somewhere"
why thinkest, nister?"
Because he owes me i've dollars, and yet
speaks to the street"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

Tie entire Texas delegation in Congress
ehassappealed to President Wilson to with
adraN all negro troops from that State No
doubt. after the lesson of the Houston riot
SsucE strict military control would be main
tai1ed over negro troops now quartered, or
lin contemplation. in the State as ordinarily
Swoh5d prevent similar disturbances else
SWhfke; but the riot in question has rendered
acute situation that, to say the least, would
maS needlessly risky the continuance OF the
present policy. especially in it's relation to
gTe4xB. The presence OF negro troops in the
4 State hereafter will be source OF irritation
\ to The citizen population, and the rigid re-
& atrtetions that would have TO be imposed
snpdA the soldiers will certainly be provoca-
D tiy4Sof resentment that could hardly be con-
n dn9lye to the morale Of troops expected to
y ent3E heartily into the spirit of the service
measure Of military prudence. tho War
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Voice of the PEOPLE

Leters aust give the name and "a.
eres: OF the writer. Name viii NJ. =.
poohshed II writer requests,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
These Times.

Mother-Now' Johnny. Johnny II you do that
again I'm going to whip you. I've told Won a
hundred times to stop digging out the Family
all dusty!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

Bjones-Do you know what would happen IL
the fool killer attended to his business right
now?
smythe-Sure: I'd be answering you. but YOU
couldn't hear me!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

The music OF the guns. when properly un-
derstood. Is dead march for the Hohen-
zoIlerns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

;pUBL1sHED every day tho year at 10 South Tenth
Ekreet. Richmond Va. The llmes-DlspAteh Puo.
Hshing Co.. Inc. Charles 4. Hasbrook. Editor and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS The Times
2 dispatch, aud individuals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
SIMMONS MOVES
TO GET EARLY VOTE
ON WAR TAX BILL

CONTINUED From First Pace,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Current Editorial Comment

Three years ago. In the first
; days Of the war, The World adj
vocated the buying and building
of merchant ships by the govern
ment to meet the needs of tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

MESMlEk or the ASso.iAtEn FfEoS-t ~,
Asciuteu Press to tho usc lo
rrpnbiiC aton oil credited 1t or not other
whn this paper, and nieo the LOCAL new
published ner All et spc
Car dispatches herein reserved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
RiIIIulull0 Ginles,.Dispatrb

q Entersd january 81. 1905, tho Post Oinos ~
i = kichmond. Va, sscond-class matter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

TELEPliONE, Randolph L
Private Srnnch E1change
connectinS with ali depart
menus.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
Rcd Cross instruction,

The committee on Red Cross in
struction Of the Sumter Chapter,
American National Red Cross, wishes
TO announce that classes for both
men and women are now being organ
iZed Tor First Aid instruction. Those
who wish to join these classes should
send in their names at once either 20
the undersigned or to Miss Antonio
Gibson, secretary, and they will be-
notified when their class is formed
E. II. Wilson, M. D.,
Chairman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
Food Spectators.

We have not n great deal of use
for spectators of any kind. They
are not the people who are helpful
to legitimate business. The coun-
try would he far better OF could they
he entirely eliminated. But the worst
kind of speculator is the food specu-
lator. He is the fellow who should
nc summarily dealt with. There
seems to be very good evidence of the
fact that he IL at work and he is sue
ceeding splendidly There is no 9th
er way to account for the trcmend-
ous advance I'm the price of all food.
We understand that the dcpart-
mcnt of agriculture is invcstigating
the food situation, and that it will
he prepared to make a satisfactory
report. The parties to blame for il
will he located. and if their guilt can
he proven they will he made to suf-
fer the penalty OF the law. The
food spcculator is not loyal to his
country. He is cold hearted and
selfish to the extreme. He is the
fellow who is willing for gain to put
his hand to the throats Of the hun
cry and starve them I'm order that he
may pake money by the operation
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