davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
"A Visit From
 St. Nicholas" :"

N THAT is the best known poem in w the world? Not Gray's "Ele-
 gy," nor "The Song of the Shirt" nor "The Raven," but "The Night Before Christmas" The author is not so well known as his poem.
 One recent Christmas the name of Clement Clarke Moore was honored as never before. Above his grave in the chapel of Holy Trinity cemetery, New York, the choir boys sang carols on the night before Christmas, and service of light was held. This beautiful cere- monial starts with a procession ot torchbearers whose torches are kindled from the leaders flame, and as the line winds through the graveyard the tire is passed back from one to another un- til the lights grow in number and dis pei the surrounding darkness.
 The father of Clement Clarke Moore was once the bishop of New York.
 "The Night Before Christmas" was published originally without the au- thor's knowledge in the Troy Sentinel two days before Christmas, 1923. Moore had written 1t the preceding Christmas just for the delight of his own children, but it's circulation slip ped beyond the family circle, and an unknown friend sent it for publication. The Sentinel readers paid no attention to it, and 1t passed without comment until seven years later, when the same I'd Nhn nn- ton was very different from the first. "A Visit From St. Nicholas" as 1t was then entitled, was copied broadcast, and it's author awoke to find his work, if not himself, famous.
 Although z 7.SgarlSe Moore was -suuJateo the ministry, he never took orders. For the greater part of his life he was identified with the New York General Theological seminary, being professor of Biblical learning and Greek and later of oriental Ian guages.
 Clement Moore's family life had many sorrows. His wife died at the early age of thirty-five, and the two little daughters, for whom he wrote 'The Night Before Christmas" both died in their childhood. His son and name sake lived to the age of sixty-eight and is buried in the family plot.
 When "The Night Before Christmas" was first published in the Troy Senti- nel the editor wrote:
 eve do not know to whom we are indebted for the following description
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
Derived From Days of Tore

It is a beautiful arrangement and de rived from the days of yore that this festival, which commemorates the an- nouncement of the religion of peace and love, has been made the season for gathering together of family con nections and drawing closer again those bands of kindred hearts which the cares and pleasures and sorrows of the world are continually operating to cast loose, of calling back the children of a family who have launched forth in life and wandered widely asunder. once more to assemble about the pater- nal hearth, that rallying place of the affections, there to grow young and loving again.--Washingto Irving.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that are caused by a disordered stomach and inactive liver, such as sick head \ache, constipation, sour stomach, nervous indigestion, fermentation of Nod, palpitation of the heart caused by ssses in the stomach. August Flower 2 Is & gentle laxative, regulates digestion both in stomach and intestines, cleans and sweetens the stomach and aIimen- tary canal, stimulates the liver to se- crete the bile and impurities from the blood. Sold in all civilized countries. 30 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
What Father Said.

In Sunday school class recently the topic up for discussion was food con servation. Among other things the teacher asked the children whether their parents said grace before each meal. To make 1t more ineligible the teacher remarked: Does your father have anything to say before you begin to eat?"
 "Yes, ma'am," replied one little youngster, "he always says, Now, kids, don't make hogs of yourselves; that's all the butter there is in the house. /"
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
New Milk Product.

It is stated that new industry has been created in Hamburg for the con- version of milk into hard, bony ma terial resembling ivory, tortoise shell and celluloid, and known in commerce as "galalith." The material does not readily burn, like celIuIoid, is odorless, and takes high polish and any color desired. It is converted into toilet articles, buttons, dominoes, dice, chess figures, piano keys, electrical fittings, etc.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

ones only rods made of birch. In oth. CT localities baskets, dishes and wood- en ware are made the receptacles. But the elasticity of the stocking, it's adaptability and the fact that, while it preserves the individuality of the owner like shoe, it may yet be clean ed and made ready for the reception of edible presents-these characteris tics have caused it to grow into general favor among the juvenile votaries of Santa Claus.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
DON'T WORRY ABOUT PIMPLEs
Because Cuticura Quickly Removes
 Them-Trial Free.

On rising and retiring gently smear the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash off the Ointment in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water, using plenty of Soap. Keep your skin clear by making Cuticura your everyday toilet preparations.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
DON'T EXPERIMENT

'h vour Liver or your Bowels. Avoid
 purgatives and calomel. Use ell known genuine Liver StLmu- ;, Bonds Liver Pills. They are Rl-Mild-Effective and Reliable. One JISl at bedtime-you wake up well. Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
essss sssssSsyssse &y9 S,p .5s sh srf SsbsTfs ssf Ss eisa "a Ss Ss ssS S8 essa "a "a SS "a "a sN Christmas Tree
 For the Birds
sss,asyassbspesraSre Sre sys sye ssg esb gsesxtss
 "A "a SSa SS Ea -Ga SsS SSs SsS sSS "a tsS tsa

Mir. and Mrs. Song Sparrow, the Misses Flicker, Cock Robin, Miss Jen- nie Wren, Sir Woodpecker and other members of the feathered Four Hun dred who were lured by warm days at beginning of one winter into stopping with us, only to find themselves sadly hit later by the high cost of living, were thrown into a flutter of excite ment by cards issued by Miss Louise Laidlaw of Sands Point, N. r., to a birds Christmas tree party.
 It was held in the bird sanctuary on the Laidlaw place, near the commodi- ous home built for bird tenants in a sheltering elm there. The tree was the finest ever.
 For days little Miss Louise was busy in the pauses of her lessons, stringing
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
The Wonder M Cookery.
A new pupil la.the cookin

A HeW pupII Ezl-the cooking school sat !. ef3c ln,structor's desk copying re- cH6es from cards. She wrote busily for some time and then approached a fellow student and asked wonderingly
 Do we have to have all these things to make fruit punch?"
 Her card read:
 Fruit Punch-Two pounds powder ed sugar, P lemons, nutmegs, paprika, tarragon vinegar, two heads of lettuce, raisins, buttermilk."
 It appeared that she had copied the teachers grocery memorandum for the next day-Youths Companion.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
Fraorsnce of Blossoms,

Flowers are more fragrant when the sun is not shining on them, according to a French scientist, because the oil that produces the perfume is forced out by the water pressure in the plant cells and this is diminished by sun light
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
Quick Exit.

''Now your work on our magazine will be to run the cookery depart meat" 'N
 ''Ali tight"
 "Chrstmas Is coming on and we shall want you to get up some recipes. Among others wish you to get u9 recipe for poor mans plum puddiTy 2 .'T rest9n j. .,af,;2,, .-r-,i-: ~s- os--9,,,,,>&
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
Christmas Trimminns.

Effective tree decorations may be made of small pine cones splashed with weak solution of alum. When dry it will sparkle like frost. Bore holes in them and through these run a dark thread by which to hang them to the tree.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas

COunty-SS.
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of To- ledo, County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN DRIED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence. this 9th day of December, A. D. 1886.
 (seaD A. W. Gleason, Notary Public. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is talk en internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
Foods That Energize.

Persons who are doing heavy phy- sical labor and very active children need more energy-yielding food than those engaged in mental work or light physical labor. Some of the principal energy-yielding foods are ce- reals, bread and butter, corn breads, white and sweet potatoes, cream aid other wholesome fats and sweets.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
 Take GrOye'S

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a Gen eral Tonic because it contains the well known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful head of hair. If yours is streaked with gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re- store it to it's former beauty and lus- ter by using La Creole" Hair Dress ing. Price $10O.-Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

pr. B. F. Jackson, Celebrated Physician, handed down to posterity his famous prescription for female troubles. Now sold under the name of "Femenina." Price soc and $100.-Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

Most particular women - s.ssss. s.2s 2s., ; Ball Blue. e.AmerieaH made. Sure to please- At all good grocers. Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
Only Dreaming.

,,Tife-I dreamed last night that I in heaven.
 sband-Did you see me there? 'e-I did; then knew was only ng.-Town Topics.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

uld De given to sprains, sWellings, ses, rheumatism and neuralgia. D Mansfield's Magic Arnica Lini- t handy on the shelf. Three sizes .5c, 50c and S1.00.-Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
Made for Her

l"Oh, I wish the Lord had made me man p
 He ,did; I'm the man."
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

Milwaukee reports shortage of skilled mechanics and complete em- ployment of all available lfoor
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
Good Looking.

'Is she pretty?"
 "Very. She could commit murder and be sure of an acquittal."
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

Always use Red Cross Ball Blue Delights the laundress. At all good grocers. Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
Paved Over.
Keeninr the OnaIitv In

AkSrPIfIB iAXATIVE PROMO QUININB, the World -Famous for Co.is and Grip, is now Soc per boz On co1nt of the advance in the price of the six diff ent Medicinal. Concentrated Extracts and Chem contained IF LAXATIVE BROM0 QUIEINE,
 ecessary to increase the price to the Drug
 has stood the test for Quarter of a Cent ftis used by every Civilized Nation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

It's mighty poor man who can't do something to help his country.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
Important to Mothers
Appreciate Women's Aid.

Women and girls in the British mu- hilton factories are being immortal ized by distinguished British artists.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
A Foolish Question.

eey-What are you coming home this time in the morning? 0y-Brekfush.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

Louisiana prohibits public hair brushes after next March.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

Hawaii has two mountains 14,000 feet high.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

Spanish metal imports are increas-
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21
AT GRIM WHITE SPECTRE,

onia, follows on the heels oi a d cough or cold. Delay no Take Mansfield's Cough Bal- e 50c and 1.00.-Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

Philadelphia has $600Q pub lie Improvements under fiuncnes
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

Weak, Fainty Heart, and Mysteries can be rectified by taking "Renovine" a heart and nerve tonic. Price SOC and $I. Adv.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

will destroy wild morlf enical spray.
 -------------zlre Hur4
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-12-21

N THAT is the best known poem in
 w the world? Not Gray's "Ele-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14
FUEL.

The Burlington News suggests
peat as fuel during this era of high
prices. It is worth considering. Peat
abounds in some Vermont swamps.
1t is coal in the green stage.-Ran-
dolph Herald and News.
There is probably virtue in the
above suggestion. Certainly every
suggestion should be considered and
every possible plan made for next
seasons fuel as we are told the coal
question may be even more serious
another year than now.
In Vermont there ought to be some
method of supplying more of our own
fuel A local coal dealer told the
Monitor recently that he handled
more than 1000 tons of coal in u
months. Other coal was also hand
led in this same place, representing at
least $4,000 which went Of that place
for fuel. Repeat this in towns all
over Vermont and northern New En-
gland and we have a money drain on
our communities that would mean
SLCIlCC- BLC0 IjCLlLy CCLIu CL4C ItIOIlSy
be kept in circulation at home.
With our wooded hills we ought to
burn more wood without seriously de-
pleting the supply. One has to go
but comparatively short distance
from most Of our towns to find great
quantities Of good standing wood.
Good wood, honestly measured always
finds a ready market at fair price,
and the Monitor believes more farm
ers could afford to supply wood for
the market. Certainly in these times
OF fuel shortage both farmer and vii
lager should make an effort to get
together on the wood supply. Coal
will continue high in price and diff
cult to get for some time to come and
despite our coal-burning equipment
and the greater convenience of coal as
a fuel there is sound logic in buying
home produced fuel.
Another source of heat which the
Monitor believes should have serious
thought and perhaps attention of our
fuel administrators, is electricity
There is enough electrical energy 60
ing over the dams of electric plants
in Vermont this winter to keep hun
dreds Of homes in comfort. The cleo
trio plants are established, the homes
need the heat, the power is running
to waste. The matter resolves itself
into the question: Can electric COM
panies make an emergency rate for
current for heating purposes which
shall not prove a loss to them, and
which can be afforded by any consid-
cradle number of homes? The Mon
itor believes such thing not only
possible but feasible.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14

the first Vermont district.-Brattle-
boro Reformer.
The Herald, not being in the dis
trict, and therefore not swayed by
second district prejudice and rivalries
and is therefore able to see through
the fog that seems to interfere with
the vision of the Brattleboro Reform
er and the Barre Times. Congress-
man Dale is one of the strong men that
Vermont has sent to congress and de-
serves the cordial support of his dis
trict.-Benningto Banner.
The Why of the Graham Talk.
The Montpelier Argus states very
concisely the reasons why Gov. Hor-
ace F. Graham looms large for re-
election as governor of Vermont
when it. said: "Gov. Graham has &C
complished more in bringing about
constructive legislation, has done
more to advance the progress of the
state, and has handled affairs with
judgment and sagacity, which has
not been equalled by an executive of
the Green Mountain state for years
and the state has had good COVER
nors at that. Gov. Graham has been
an extraordinary executive and the
fact is recognized by an overwhelm-
ing majority of the citizens of the
state" 1t is because he has done all
this and that the people know it that
we believe there will be a serious eff
fort to re-elect him in the next cam
paign.-zSt. Johnsbury Caledonian.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14
Vermont Red Cross Changes.

At the annual meeting Of the Yer
mont chapter of the American Red
Cross in Burlington Friday the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Chair
man, Col. H. C. Pratt of Proctor;
vice president, Hon. w. W. Stickney
of Ludlow; secretary, H. T. Rutter of
Burlington; other members of the
committee, c.. S. Emery of Newport,
DR.. E. C. Twitchell of Burlington,
Miss Bertha Carey of Proctor, Mrs.
A. o. Ferguson of Burlington, Mrs.
0. 7. Benson Of Brattleboro, Miss
Florence Cory of Montpelier, John
E. Maun of St. Adams, Guy Johnson
Of Bennington, Lee S. Tillotson Of
Windsor, P. NJ Meidon of Rutland,
George M. Powers of Morrisville, DIR.
c. A Cramton of ST. Johnsbury, NJ
NJ Wilson of Randolph, Nelson w.
Fisk of Isle La Motto and E. M.
Bartlett of Island Pond.
One of the most important actions
takenwas the re-apportionmento of the
funds taken in by the various branch
es of the state. During the recent
membership campaign and up to this
time, it was the policy of the Yer
mont chapter to allow the branches
to keep 25 cents of each dollar col
lected from new members. The divi-
sion headquarters requires SO cents
Of each dollar for it's work, so that
there was left for the state head
quarters the other 25 cents of each
dollar for the carrying on of the ad-
ministrative work of the Vermont
chapter. 1t has been found that the
amount thus collected is more than
sufficient for administration purposes
of the state organization and that
there is now a good balance in the
treasury of the Vermont chapter. 1t
was voted, therefore, that the branch
es be notified that they may retain
40 cents on a dollar of every new
member, sending only ten cents of the
amount to the state headquarters.
This will give each branch a much
more generous sum for local work.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14
FirefIies as Ornaments.

The bizarre dictates of fashion,
which suggested carrying a monkey,
or wearing a lizard or chameleon were
anything but esthetic or attractive.
At first blush the wearing of an in
sect seems repulsive, but anyone who
has seen beautiful Brazilian or Creole
women making use of firefies, or cucu-
jos, fastening them in little transpar-
ent bags of light tulle to their dresses
and hair might change his mind and
be entranced by the sight of these
living jewels glowing in the darkness
of scented gardens.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14

These are a few of the reasons
why Germany has made her wonder
full showing under the stress of war
and give some hint Of the task that
is-ours mainly-of putting her on
her back.-Randolph Herald and
News
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14

The Monitor is no prophet or mar
ket sharp, but it just imagines that
Orleans county farmers who have
surplus potatoes to sell better sell
them now. The local crop was poor,
short and costly to raise, but govern
ment reports show that the country
over there are many million more
bushels Of potatoes than usual. There
is fire risk and the tax inventory to
consider on stored potatoes and many
seem to think tubers will be no higher
in the spring than now.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14

The Enosburg Standard says: "The
idea OF using dredges to maintain a
channel through the main street of
the village has been given up, cold
weather having removed the danger
of further Sides" This shows that
Barton is not the only town which has
had "simply awful" streets this fall.
The writer has been in several vii
lagos of the size of Barton where
streets have been equally as bad as
ours. Bad roads and streets are not a
local condition or problem only. 1t is
a very general one, but one that must
be met squarely soon. Viewpoints ex-
pertinent with cement streets will be
watched closely.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14
Philanthropy and Bad Teeth.
Dale Said to Be Strong Man.

second Vermont district has a strong
supporter in the Rutland Herald Of
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14
TAN TROUBLED FOR TWO YEARS

Men and women should not suffer from backache,
rheumatic pains, stiff joints and swollen muscles
when relief can be easily had. James McOrery, Ber-
ren Center, Mich, says he troubled with kidney
and bladder trouble for two years. would have get
up several times during the night and had pains
his kidneys He used several kinds of medicine
without relief, but Foley Kidney Pills cured him
Many such letters every day from all parts of
the country Fred D. Pierce, Barton; G. H. Hunt
Evansville.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14
Man Who Can't but Tries.

Don't forget that the man who can
but doesn't, must give place to the man
who can't, but tries.-Comtelburo.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14
PROBATE COURTS

Special sessions of the Probate Court will
be held at the Office of =. w. BALDWIN, in
BARTON. on the second and fourth Fridays
of each month in the afternoon; and at the
office of COLBY STO DDARD, in ORLEA n :, in
the afternoon of the third Friday of each
month. Parties desiring to transact Probate
business at Barton or Orleans should notify
the Judge in advance, that he may take the
necessary papers.
open every day, except Sundays and hOIi.
days; but those coming from a distance, as
far possible. should make special appoint
mentS with the Court in advance.
RUFUS w. SPEAR, JUDGE.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14

Pistol Invented in Italy.
Pistols were invented at PistOja,
Italy, and were first used by English
cavalrymen in 1914.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-14

Primary Law May Mean Graham
Again.

Various newspapers are beginning
! to discover the grave danger that
would confront the state if Governor
Graham were reelected and the noun
tain and other rules broken. 1t should
| be remembered that Vermont now
has a primary law. The only sure
way to head off Horace is to see that
his name doesn't get on the official
| ballot.-Randolph Herald and News.
Still Heckling Away at Dale.
The Bennington Banner chides the
Reformer and the Barre Times for
not having a full appreciation of the
| ability and quality of Porter Dale,
| congressman from the second Ver-
mont district. The Banner says he is
one of the strong men that Vermont
has sent to congress. The Banner
may be right but some of us on the
east side would be willing to swap
him and take Congressman Frank L.
Greene of the west side in exchange.
-BrattlebOro Reformer.
Will Weld GaveI instead of Ruler.
For the first time in it's history the
Vermont State Teachers association
at the recent convention in St. AL
bans, elected a woman president and
1IlNo eoc]FS pIOpSI ASNOSAhlUioAi W CllC
sex that has always done about nine
tenths of the school teaching in every
town in the state The new head of
the association is Mrs. Margaret R.
Kelley of Derby. Success to her!
There is no reason why the little
schoolma am should not be able to
WELD the gavel as well as the ruler.
Springfield Reporter.
Philanthropy and Bad Teeth.
The $4,000 gift from Miss Emily
Proctor and Hon. Redfeld Proctor to
be used for the purpose of a state
wide movement to improve the teeth
OF children between the ages of six
and twelve years, is the right kind of
beneficence. It is a fact, that bad
teeth cause many an ailment and
when allowed to continue work de-
struction on the human system. The
foods given to children should be so
regulated as to improve the teeth.
The person who has good teeth is as
a rule, the Individual who enjoys good
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Dale Said to Be Strong Man.
Congressman Porter H. Dale of the
second Vermont district has a strong
supporter in the Rutland Herald Of