davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01
Huh !

Tt Is impossible for a man to be a fool and not know it.. said the Old Fogy.
 "It certainly is. if he is married" commented the Crouch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01

She's loyal to her native land,
 Her weapons are her many charms She knows how to use powder, and
 She's waiting for a call to arms.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01

few individuals appear to have reached the conclusion that the must be by giving Sec retary Daniels all the trouble possible.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01

Holland has sacrificed 100000 tons of shipping and 600 Dutch lives to strict neutrality. America is not blaming poor little Holland, but prefers not to maintain neutrality that price
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01

to corner No. ]; the place or beginning.
 Containing an area of 6.66 acres.
 From corner No. 1: U. s. l.. M. No. 224 bears N. 31' 43' 30" w. 5.02 chains distant.
 U. S. l.. M. No. 224 to which this survey is tied is a large boulder marked U. S. l.. M. No. PA, situate at high water mark on Gastineau Channel about 4h miles NV. of the town of Juneau in latitude 58' 20' 30" N. longitude 134' 29' IS" w. Mag. Var. 31' 20' E.
 c. B. WALKER. Register. First publication Aug. [. 1911 Last publication Oct. [. 1917.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01
F L A s H L l G H T S
Detroit Free Press.)

You can make up your mind to this: Nobody ever acquired riches without saving money.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01
No Joke.
NU JUKC. ic n fact know full weI' "

Tt is a fact, l know full well,
 Observed old Uncle Price, ''That there are times when calomel
 Will help more than advice. "A man never appreciates his free dom until he finds himself in jail,' ob-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01
Fooey!
Talking

Talking about chickens. what's the matter with A. Sisterhen, of Navarro, Ohio. and Ada Underegg. of Canton, Ohio?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01
Our Joe Miller Contest.

c. E. Cartwright claims that the old est joke is the one about the two col
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01

The wonnans selfsupporting industrial movement started some years must have had terrible set back If the number who dependent men who in the draft is correct(Seattle Post
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01
The Wise Fool,

served the Sage.
 "Or married" added the Fool.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01

21n1701 3a

Total Income ....-. $2,101. .701. .39
 From the total income shown. deducted royalties paid 246 amortization 4700 in terest charges general expense and examinations $390 69124; making total deduction of $994,190.70.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01
BITS OF BY- PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.
You Know Him.

To him the name deadbeat chngs' I speak of Oswald Fudge; But, while he won't pay other things, He'll always pay a grudge
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01

That Dig run of sockeyed salmon. the first in four years. reported from Bellingham. Wash, comes just as MT Hoover urged the nation eat mora fish -(St. Louis Republic.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01

Alter 400 years of effort to civilze American In dans shall send regiments them to see how the most religious of Christian soveregns prosecutes war?-(Louisville Courier-Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01

Those draft resisters in Oklahoma who claim they were coerced into rioting ought to be even more Mner.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01
The Same Old Case.
The American Girl.

Knock vs Railroad Go, 38 -...ev. 143
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01
Things to Worry About.

Next to the ant the wasp IS the most intelligent insect.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01

Names Is Names. lev Post lives at Teter, w. Va.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-09-01

A service based on the facilities and experience gained during over a quarter of a century is extended to our customers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28

Mrs Michael Bregenser and two sons
arrived here Saturday from Chicago to
visit her mother, Mrs Gertrude Polz-
kill.
Mrs Joan M Reese and daughter
Miss Wilma Of Dodgeville were the
guests of her mother, Mrs Amelia
Spratler, Thursday.
John Ellingen Of Dodgeville visited at
TIE home of Mr. and Mrs Frank
Alblinger Thursday.
Miss Bertha Rudersdorf of Freeport
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs George
Philips several days last week.
Joseph Maust returned Friday from
weeks visit with his wife, at Pitts
burg, Pa.
Miss Geneva Friday of S. Dakota is
at the home of her p arents, Mr. and Mrs
William, Friday
Casper Sperbeck of Prairie du Chen
visited relatives here last week.
Edward Treloar and family occupy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28
Mineral Point Chautauqua
JULY 5th to 18th.

Miss Florence Bailey returned to her
home in Milwaukee Tuesday, after Wis
iting relatives here.
Mrs Edwin Woolrich has returned
from visit at Dodgeville and attend
ing the wedding of her niece Miss Bar
bara Bowen.
Mr. and Mrs William Burke and
children of Rockford are visiting at the
farm home of their mother, Mrs Mary
Lynch.
Mrs S. E. Shepard spent the week
end with Mr. and Mrs Fred Shepard at
Platteville.
Mrs Susan Thompson and daughter
Marguerite spent Saturday at the home
of Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Noble in VALID
wick.
Mrs Perry Davis of Waldwick and
daughter Mrs G.. Noble Of Marshfeld
have been spending the past week at
the home of Mr. and Mrs E. J. Davis.
Mr. and Mrs T. M. Priestley went to
Galena Saturday to visit Harry T.
Priestley.
Mr. and Mrs J. F. Hendra and family,
E. Y. Hutchinson, j. w. Hutchinson and
family, Misses Ena and Matilda Hutch
ison were at Platteville Sunday to hear
Bishop Bashford.
Miss ElOise James returned from a
visit at Chicago Sunday, accompanied
by her niece Miss Margaret Logue, who
will visit here.
Miss Marietta Jewell of Bloomfield
is visiting her grandparents Mr. and
Mrs George Woolrich.
Mr. and Mrs Clyde Bachelor and
daughter Mary and Mrs John Foster
visited at Platteville Friday. Miss
Alice Webb returned home with them.
Lewis and Joseph Whitford of OAR
lington were here the fore part of last
week, owing to the illness and death
of their father. William Whitford, Sr.
DR.. H. D. Ludden and daughter Miss
Margaret returned Friday from visit
III Cu1CdSO.
Mr. and Mrs James Brewer, Mrs T.
L. Pagel and Misses Nettie and Jessie
Prideaux visited at Waldwick and
Hollandale Wednesday.
Arthur and Kathryn Alyward of
Whitewater are spending a few days
with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs
William Arthur.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Sauer, Mr. and
Mrs Alloys Remfrey and son Harold,
Mrs Frank McQuaide and Mrs Joseph
Ryan of Darlington visited at the home
of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Schaumberg
Sunday.
Mrs Fl. E. Haines returned to her
home at Fort Dodge Wednesday, after
visit with her sisters Mrs II. S. We'll
and Mrs Robert James.
j. J. Fielder transacted business at
Ridgeway the fore part of last week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28

the home recently vacated by JOSEPH
Roger
Mrs John Trenzsch of Dodgevills
visited her aunt Mrs John Jeuck here
Tuesday.
DIR. W. A. Sears, chiropractor, ha!
purchased the office and fixtures of DIR
F. w. Mossey at Dodgeville and will
practice in that city Mondays, Wednes
days and Fridays.
. Mrs Marie Shaw went to milwaukee,
last week for a few days visit with
relatives.
Miss Dorcas Jacka left Thursday tC
attend the M. E. church district camp
meeting at Platteville.
Mrs Philip Steil and Mrs Edward
Steil of Highland and Mrs Joseph Stei
of Linden visited at the home of Mr.
John .Ieuck Wednesday,
Perry Paynter, son of Mr. and Mr.
Charles Paynter of this city, graduated
from the University of Wisconsin will
the class of 1917. He arrived HON,
Thursday to spend the summer will
his parents.
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Berg of Edmund
visited at the home of Mr. and Mr.
Charles L. Smith Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Colon Oke attended tn,
celebration at Darlington Tuesday O
last week.
DR.. W. M. Gratiot purchased new
Buick Car recently.
Thomas Whitford, Sr. returned to hi
home at Beloit Sunday, after visi
with his daughters Mrs John Chamley
Mrs e. VIM and Mrs c. Treweek.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY TUE MOCRA
NEWS CATERER.

John Pittz of St. Francis seminary is
spending his vacation with his parents
Mr. and Mrs William J. Pittz.
Harvey and Raymond Friday have
returned to Milwaukee and Chicago
after visit with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs William Friday.
Mrs Charles l.. Smith returned Wed
nesday from a visit with her parents
Mr. and Mrs M. Meyer, at Ridgeway
and with her brother Louis at St. JOS
eph's hospital at Dodgeville.
Miss Kate Blotz and niece of Dodge
vile visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs
George Philips Thursday.
A large number Of people from
Mineral Point attended the picnic al
Waldwick last Wednesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28
March ana Macaroons.

1t may not be generally known that
the month of March has a cake dedi-
Gated to it's honor Macaroons used to
be called March-panes, from the me-
dieval Latin, Martispanes, bread of
March, Some say the cakes were
named after Marcus Apicius, the ia
nous epicure; by another authority the
cakes were made by the priests of
Rome and sacred to the god Mars. The
receipt for the making Of >macaroons is
very old.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28
Where Finest Opals Are Found.

According to some authorities there
is only one locality in the world where
the finest kind of Opals are found. 1t
is the Dubnyik mine, near Czerwenitza,
in Hungary. At any rate, opals have
been taken from that mine for many
centuries. The ancient writer's speak
of Opals coming from India, but the
precious variety is not now found
there, whatever may have been the
case In the past.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28
Careless.

1t is the law of a school in a town
near Boston that only children born in
that town shall attend. One little girl
in this town was born while her par
ents were at their vacation in the cOun-
try. This made her ineligible as pu-
pill of this school. In telling a play
mate about it when she was old enough
the child said: "You see, / was born
while / was on my vacation Chris
tan Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28
LINDEN

Wealthy Wilkinson is visiting with
her aunt Mrs ]. G. Kramer at Livings
ton.
Mrs Mary Tracy of BoscobeI spent
the past week here with her daughter
Mrs William Imhoff.
Nelson Hillary has been serving on
the jury at County Court held at
Dodgeville.
Miss Bonnie Bartlett returned to her
home in New Glarus on Friday, after
spending couple of weeks at the
Samuel Launder home
Miss Elizabeth Caygill came home
from Roberts, Wis, last week to
spend the summer vacation with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs Thomas Caygill.
The Misses Frye and Fecht of High
land were guests at the N. Tredinnick
home on Thursday and Friday.
A large number from out of town
attended the dance given at the
Auditorium on Thursday evening.
Fine music was furnished by the
Guenther Jazz band of Madison.
Mrs j. N. Vial, Mrs Sheldon Rule
and William Poad were at Montfort on
Friday evening to see Miss Mary Johns,
who has been quite i'll.
Lucille Holman was here from
Fennimore visiting with the William
Weare family last week.
Lester and Dan Baker motOred here
from Sparta, Wis, last Thursday.
Miss Eunice Fault visited at Belmont
last week.
Mrs Samuel Launder entertained the
q. G. club and number of friends on
Friday evening.
Mrs S. S. Gribble and her son Worth
were at Madison last week attending
Common cement exercises of the U. of
W.. her son Stephen being a graduate.
Mrs Edith Harwick of Chicago was a
guest of Mrs r. T. Richards several
days recently.
The ladies of the No. church held
an ice cream social on the church lawn
Tuesday evening. 1t was we'll patron
lied, the sum of twenty dollars being
taken in.
Mr. Roach of Colorado is visiting at
the Samuel Gribble home.
Miss Alta Combellick returned to her
home in Galena on Friday, after a
weeks visit here with her brother
Clayton.
Mrs Lulu Short entertained the L. B.
S. club on Friday evening.
Announcements were received here
this week of the marriage Of Miss
Maud Fault, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Thomas Fault of this place, to Nh
Adam Steel, Jr. of Manitowoc, on
Saturday, %, at Manitowoc. They will
be at home in Manitowoc, after Aug.
20. Mrs Steel was one of Linden's best
young ladies, and her many friends
here wish them a long and happy
welded life.
Mrs Mary DeNoyer and children of
Owosso, Mich. are visiting with her
father, Mr. William Pollard.
The farm home of Mr. and Mrs Will
liam L. Masters was the scene of much
merriment on Wednesday evening of
last week, when William entertained a
number of his gentleman friends at a
stag party. All present report an en-
joyable evening.
Mr. and Mrs Curtis Preston are visit
ing relatives at Durand, Wis.
Wilma Feathers returned on Monday
from Cuba City, where she has been
since school closed here.
Thomas Hicks is confined to his home
by an attack of rhe umatism.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28
In Westminster Abbey.
JULY 5th to 18th

Westminster abbey is the burial
place Of ID kings of England, including
Henry ILL., Edward I, Edward III, Rich
ard II, Henry V, Henry VII, Edward
vi, James I, Charles II, William III,
and George II, as we'll as of five queens
in their own right, and the queens Of
many of the kings
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28
Fate Of Early Prisoners.

In medieval times in Europe poison
ers, when detected, were usually
broken alive upon the wheel, after
having first been given a taste of the
rack while in prison awaiting execu-
ton, as sort of gentle reminder
of what they had presently got to so
through.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28
For Sale.

The John Crowley homestead in the
south part of town containing nearly one acre
Of land and 7room house, story stone
house with basement kitchen, we'll and sub
stantially built with frame addition all in good
shape with good cistern and a number of fruit
trees on the place; will be sold cheap if sold
soon. For particulars inquire of Joseph O'Neill
or G. w. Holmes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-06-28
Has a Good Opinion Of Chamber
lain'S Tablets.

chamberlain Tablets are wonder.
I never sold anything that beat them,'' writes
F. B. Tressey Richmond, KY. When troubled
with indigestion or constipation give them a
! trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
WAR CAUSED MANS SUICIDE.
Schubert R.o"dcd Over the Fate OF
Relatives in Germany.

Philadelphia, Sept. l.-idchafi
Schubert, "a years old. ended ms
life with poison Wednesday AFTER
broodng for months over the late
of his many relatives in Germany.
Four brothers and seven ncphew%
are in the German army al" MS
aged mother is living in Germany.
Schubert was found UNCONSCIOUS
by his wife when she returned from
a shopping trip. He was lying on
his bed, breathing spasmoatcaIiE. a
bottle that had contained deadly
poison was lying on the floor oesld2
the bed.
Mrs. Schvkcr: had the man re-
moved 20 tha Roosevelt Hospital,
where ne died few minutes after
being admitted. She told The 2oi.cc
lie had been breeding over the war
and the fate Of his relatives. whom he
had not heard rom for months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
ECHOES OF WILSON'S REPLY

President Wilson's reply to the
peace proposals sent out by Pope
Benedict will soon girdle the world.
Thousands of copies, carefully trans
lated, are to be dropped by aeroplane
in Germany. In the language of
scripture. "Its voice has gone out
into the world"
Comments throughout the United
States and among the allies in En-
rope are being published daily, and
they are all of one accord. 1t IS
justly pronounced one of the greatest
state papers ever penned.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger
says the President does not close
the door to peace. He holds it wide
open. Germany may enter if she
chooses. Austria may precede or fol
low Germany, as she chooses 1t is
piainly in the, hope she:may preeeds
that the President gives the asSur-
ancs of respect for the territorial
integrity Of all nations. go far as i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
DEADLY GRADE CROSSINGS.

The Richmond Virginian in speak
inc of the killing Of Thomas 7. How
ard and Oveton Howard, brothers.
and Richard NJ, Bagby, who were
seated in an automobile which was
struck by train at the Ashland
crossing Thursday, says two Spleh-
did men at the height Of successful
and useful careers and a youth OF
unusual promise were swept into
the Beyond-a part of Virglnla's an
nual toll in human life to the jugger-
naut Of the unguardcd grade eros
sing.
However eIoquently sympathy may
be expressed, genuine as it Is, the
lesson of the tragedy will be lost
unless it is brought home to the
minds of men that occurrences OF
this kind can be avoided by proper
contlivanccs.
The unguarded grade crossing has
held murderous sway much too long.
But it may be that Thursdays ca
lamity shall be the turning point,
and that before many months the OBJ
vious remedy can be applied.
The frightful accident at the Ash
land crossing brings TO mind several
fatalities that have occurred here
abouts during the past few years.
Telegraph Road crossing. on the
environs Of Alexandria, was the scene
of number Of fatal accidents until
the State Corporation Commission
took up the matter with railway Of
ficials and Fairfax county authorities
which resulted in the building of a
tunnel under the dangerous eros
sing. Less than year ago Il we'll
konwn and esteemed citizen of Alex
andria and his wife had their lives
Snuffcd out while crossing the Wash
ington Southern Railway tracks in
an automobile at Lorton. This sad
accident brought out the fact that
several persons had previously had
narrow escapes at this place.
Fatal accidents are happening
daily and nightly on grade crossings
in this age of automobiles. Hardly
a week elapses without undertakcrs
and cororcrs are being called upon
in Maryland on the road between
Washington and Baltimore Con-
trivances looking t. the minimizing
Of accidents at grade crossings should
he adopted at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
REBUFF FROM THE ARCTIC.

Explorer Donald Macmillan, back
from the arctic, said yesterday in
Frceport, Me-, that Danish trader
brought the first news of the Euro
pean war to Etah two years ago.
The Eskimos were dumfounded when
they heard white people were killing
each other.
care they Pi-block- to-, they asked
me-" said Macmillan, explaining that
'Pi-block-to' meant crazy.
told them the Germans probably
wanted more land"
Land one Eskimo questioned
why don't they divide it up | gave
it up. There was no chance Of ex-
planning civilized warfare to these
peaceful savages."
It has often been suggested that
aborignes live in the spirit of the
gospel. although they may never
have heard of-:the Author of the
Christian religion. This was special.
ly ] noticeable when Christopher Col
unbus landed at San Salvador. It Is
said that the natives ware living IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
SUFFERING IN GERMAN.

The acute shortage If ioodstutls
and the horrible suffering IN Ger
.nanv-and also in Holland. as Il
direct result Of the embargo recently
established by the United States IS
described by the crew Of a steam
shin which reached New York this
week. German children, some ac-
COMMANDED by troops, 1t Is sad, are
being s"rt across the Holland border
10 be Fed and cared for. While
feeling the pinch of the shortage
POSSIBLY more even than the Sean
,iinavlln countries. Holland is SYM
nathizinw with the German non
comhatants and is furnishing them
food Nv the carload. Some of the
scenes, Gu. 10 the cold-bloodness OF
German autocrars. are shocking. even
to the hardened and calloused sail
ors. Little children. their faces
rinchcd and thin. their little limbs
hardly strong enough to bear their
weight. are carried into the relief
stations Ct the Dutch cities and
given the best treatment within the
Dutch peoples reach.
aged and dccrepit men. nlltyering
curses against the iron-handed rul-
Ct, and praying for peace; women.
hroEcn by overwork, slceplessness
aid hanger: mothers prematlrely
grey and bent from toll in the fields
n Of these frafcrniZe with the
Dutch and ret sympathy and Sis
1orancc Hun%ar aud fauipe has made
r,,em bitter against the nobility, the
.d,n-htS. remorse!ess and conscience
':cee III - who's themselves are
Visited well dressed and donineer-
eg2: Against this class an! tie mil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01
MOVE IN RIGHT DIRECTION.


The meeting held in the Young
Peoples Building under the auspices
of the Welfare Committee OF Vifl
einia last night was wel-attendea'
and the words of the speakers APP
nealed to all present. The meeting
WAS in the interest of the many sol
dier. now encamped near our city,
who visit Alexandria and mlngle
with us daily.
There are many pitfalls IN the
maths of those born and reared here,
but these traps are always augment
ed when armies take up their abode
near a city. This was the case dur.
inc our four years civil war, as o!d
residents of Alexandria will recall.
Many questionable characters follow
ed the federal army TO AleXahdfia.
This class was composed of camp
followers, gamblers, pickpocEets, ana
sprinkling OF assassins as SeVefa!
soldiers were murdered anil robbed.
But another class roasted in Alex
andria at that time more dangerous
than those we have mentioned. ihev
,,.re those who inhabt red light dis
tricts They came here from other
cities in flockS, and made no attempt
10 sewregata themselves, but scat
tered all over the city, renting houses
in the residential sections without
let or hindrance.
Another war is upon US, ana SOL
diers are again an our sa'lrohs'
Alexandria is not supposed to nave
a red light district at present, ou'
It is often suggested shat brothess'
conducted on the quiet, are TO re
FOUND in Many places in Alexandria
Indeed, it is said that certain places
heretofore notorious, are beng re-
iuvena.ed, from that purpose Is ho'
stated.
People who lived IN Alexahafla
during the war between the states
could tell many sad stories concern
nc houses of bad repute when were
allowed to flourish during those days
they were the scenes of murders al
times. while the results OF debauch-
ery wrecked many lives.
The object Of the Welfare oom-
mittee is to interest soldiers IN otnei
paths of life. The good people OIL our
citv long ago anticipated the mission
Of the welfare committee, and build
lnrs have been opened to soldiers
and every means resorted 10 IN Or
der to keep them out OF the Droa"-
wav to destruction.
The meeting last night was attend
ed by representatives of all denom-
nations, and it is hoped that early
results OF their .labors VIII De III
evidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-09-01

itary element the suffering citizens
are directing their complaints. I'm
rest is everywhere.
Germany's women are likely 10
have much to do in remodellng
Teuton peace opinion. Suffering
from short rations, torn with sorrow
over their losses, they are beginning
to sulk at continuance of the war.
This spirit, coupled with general
war WEAKNESS and d stirring desire
for government liberalism, are ele-
ments upon which many far-seelng
neople count largely in beliefs that
peace is no: far distant. The COM
inr winter will be the worst Ger
many has experienced since the
yreat struggle started. Many crops
are short. Fats are scarce. Smaller
.rations are in force. The kaiser
himself begins to see the signs OF
trouble, for he has ordered the news
papers not to print his name so often
nor so much of what he does. Hence.
the German people are no longer fed
'on fulsome praise of a leader whose
authority is becoming hated.