davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30
Jeems As a Candidate for
+: Office

Salem, May %, III.
Well Mister edieuT, seein as how
leeKshun wus a comm nj an the polly
tix of the legislator wus a bein arged
an the votin tn be dun concordinly j
thot as how i mite sa a fu words FUR
the bennefit of Jeems, now Jeems yu
no is mi ole man. Sum calls him Jim but
T. yu no .Ieems is mOar dignefide like.
Well won da Jeems kums in the back
way WHARF wus needin OF sum bred
an he sez Sally, an i lissened not noin
wot Wuz a comm, an he sez Sally j am
goin to run fur offs. i seed fur sum
time that sumthin wus a bruin an /
noed Jeems had a good eddycashun like
Aunt Sally an that he Good reed rite an
figger an it made me feel q sorter
elated an i sez, Whot offs, an he seZ
the legislator. stratened up an rased
the rollin pin an looked him in the
an SEE /, Jeems yu ar not goin step
fur have heered of all the purity girls
up thare at that legislator and i am
not goin to be any grasswidder if
nose it. Well ,Jeems he a kinder felt
beet but purity soon he seZ, Sally yu ar
the sweatest gal in all englewood, with
Salem an the uther suburbs throne in
an yu no them legislator men get So
a da fur doin neerly nuthin an the
voters is a goin to bubble it at this
lecshun an make it So an thay hev
neerly tn times as menny clerks an stem
ografers as thay hev Legislators an pay
them s. a da an sez, Jecms whot is
them stenografers, an he sez, thay is
girls but nun so sweat as yu Sally, an
he sez thot as how Good get yu Sally
as clerk an Mirandy as stenografer an
each of yu Good get So a da an the So
the people will vote me at this elecshun
wood make SIG a ia an maybe over
time fur yu an Mirandy. Mirandy is
our darter an very likely gal tn an
i wus kinder pleesed with the ealker
lations but SEE, Jeems yu no wa nj
on 300 pounds an i kant walk up an
down stares, but Jeems sez thay hev an
allegatur agetatur eleyatur or sumthin
of the sort, forgot whot he colled it,
an he sez all yu need du is tn step in
a cage sumthin like a sell in our pen
an the thing is so smart an well eddy
Gated that it will go strate up or down
whichever way yu want tn 90 an stop
at the next flore without bein told then
all mead do is to go an sit down with
Jeems look purity and watch him ges
tieerlate while he confounds the law,
but Jeems sez must git me fine
nu silk dress made tn order an cut
short on both ends an small in the mid
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30
- Editorial Page of The Capital Journal ==:5=

The allies are pursuing the same tactics as those which
far have not let them get any place So Italy
got busy and made real attack the Austrian front,
both England and France drew off apparently to watch
the fight This has been the policy ever since the
started and it may be the will will not end until the
policy is changed 1t looks though the allies went out
time. If the fighting had been kept up on all lines at
once, Germany would have been in much shape.
As it the allies plans allowed her to switch her armies
from one front to an other and bring all her forces
against each enemy in Had these been divided and
busy the fronts where they belonged there would be
a different story to tell now.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30
esS' by Jane Phelps SoS
MRS WERNER IS SHOCKED AT THE ExTRAVAGANCE SHE SEES

Mother went to market with me the
next day, and she had a succession of
shocks. 1 wished devoutlv [ had left
her at home.
Ny child you shouldn't buv such
expensive cuts, she whispered, "the
cheaper ones are just as nourishing if
Wen cooked, then when 1 calmly told
the butcher to charge it, she fairly
gasped. . You re not running bills. are
you SueF 1 never did that in ali nv
We pay either weekly or monthly.
mother, - l said flushing; 1 was sure
the man waiting upon me had heard
her.
Next we went to vegetable store.
bought some potatoes a head of let
Inee, some string beans and some cheese.
Ihey all came to little over dollar.
Again mother demonstrated:
GU re not buying extras because
m here are you, Suea" she asked look
ing troubled and anxious.
NO, mother. And please don t wor-
ry, it viii spoil your VISIT
But Sue, that little bit costing over
dollar. Why at home l could have
bought twice as much. !;
Iradesmen home don't have to pay
such rents,' I quoted something 1 had
heard Tom say. "Their overhead
charges are frightful in New York. -
Well / have read lot in the pa
peTs about the high cost of living. but
didn't dream it was bad as it is, . she
replied.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30
you have only five" I"
Tom Explains.

I yuu udNe Ouly live.
Tom Explains.
"You see, mother, this is New York
not Freeport. Then YOU have to heal
a house, pay for your walks being clean
ed in the winter, your grass cut in the
summer, and lot of other things IN
New York are included in the rent
But fifty dollars, Toni You are
sure you can afford it2 It's lot OF
money for boy like you to pay fol
just rent"
Tom laughed merrily.
81 m no longer boy, mother. but
a full fledged business man. l have
a new position. Did Sue write Won
about its' then as she shook her head
looking inquiringly at me, he continued
I've only had it a short time. l get
two hundred month now instead of
the hundred when was married."
1.-Two hundred dollars, a bow like
you! - mother gasped. To her it seemed
fortune. That is, it did until she COM
meneed to figure little. ''But Tom. If
you pay quarter of it for rent, YOU
won't be able to save much. and Won
should ont of such a salary as that.
DOM think I am meddlesome. nv son.
but there always comes rainy day to
everyone, if you have something saved
and no debts you are fortunate. .
Tom made some sort of answer and
no more was said Just then. Mother had
said nothing to me about expense. She
supposed until she found out different
the next day, that Tom handled all the
money the same as father did.
The High Cost of Living.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

from here the news of the catastrophe
would flash all over the world The eff
forts of the Commercial club to get
other cities with the same name as ours
to change their name would be render
ed unnecessary because they would be
compelled to do SO in order to escape
the approbrilm which would become
thus attached to the name of Salem.
As long ago as April A., 1914, the
danger of fire at the prison was so
great that it attracted the attention of
the grand jury of this county. On that
date that honorable body after an in
vestigation of the prison made re-
port with reference to it to Judge Percy
r. Kelly part of which is as follows:
''We believe the institution is be-
ing operated on a humane basis with
sincere effort to make good citizens
out of those confined there. The main
building was constructed a number of
years ago, and we believe the safety of
the prisoners requires some improve
ment in it so as to render it less sus-
ceptible to destruction by fire. The
structure above the chapel is practical
ly all frame work and in case of fire,
would not only mean the destruction of
the building but the loss of many
lives.'
The present management has certain
ly worked wonders in restoring discip-
line and in encouraging and improving
the prisoners but it is not fair to ex-
pect or require the officers to do it
all. We should all do our share in the
good work and the most effective way
we could do it would be by giving those
in charge the facilities and equipment
necessary to produce the best results
from their efforts. Vote 3i2 X Yes.
Yours very truly,
e. r. RINGO.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

That race riot in East St. Louis Monday night like
all such utterly foolish superatively senseless It
started the importing of negroes from the south to
do certain work. most of it the FARMS and all of it
where there scarcity of labor. However even had
the negroes been imported for any other attack
ing them was senseess proceeding They not to
fury of the mob was expended on the effect rather than
against the cause If any of force could have been
justified it would have been its against the importer
of labor rather than against the Importation itself Be-
sides nothing is accomplished by the exhibition Of
brute force being that it always unintei
gently applied.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST
Advertised Nav 30. 1917.

Advertised May 80, 1917.
Baker, Miss Cecilia; Brewer, Mrs.
Pearl; Buck, Mrs. Frank; Gordon, Mr..
Jno.; Coyey, Mrs. Eta; Davis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry; Drumm, Henry; Eachus,
Mrs. Annie; Halwer, Madame G.; Hell
lekes, George; Hickman, Mr.. Jack; Jor-
dan, Mr.. VIM; Knots, Rev. l. G.;
Kratzman, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.; Lewis,
Mrs. Fannie (2) Larsen, Mrs. Jennie;
Mckinney, Mr.. ]. R.; Nehren, Mrs.
Rosa; Obmarz, Miss Mae; Payne, Presi-
dent Clyde A.; Pellette, Mrs. L.; Seitz,
Mr.. Martin; Shaw, Mrs. Russell; Swan
sen, Mr.. P; Therrien, Mr.. Arthur;
Warn, Miss Rose; Willard; Wilson, Mr..
A. p; Route 7, box Z; North Winter
st. AUGUST HUCKESTEIN.
Postmaster.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

Monday next will the road bond issue settled but
which way is anyone's guess Judging from reports in
the Oregonan as to the state at large it would the
measure would carry. Judged by statements from the
country at least in this section it will be defeated The
oranges seem be pretty strong against it. and the war;
with its increased taxation in shape another has
caused many former supporters Of the bill to become at
least much weaker in their advocacy of it. No doubt this
will lose the measure many votes Of those who favor road
improvement but consider the time inopportune
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30
Rippling Rhymes
by Walt Mason
MADE IN GERMANY

There was Wondrous war machine, the
most tremendous ever seen, with cannon,
gun and submarine, and it was made in Ger
many "A place we're seeking in the sun,
and with our sword and bomb and gun, we'll
rule the planet ere we're done;;" the boast
was made in Germany. The ruler stalked
with naughty tread, his eyes were ever see
ing red, and bats were buzzing in his head;
the bats were made in Germany. He kicked
up war, and for long years he bathed the
world in blood and tears, and startled all
adjoining spheres, with weapons made in
Germany. He took on enemies each day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30
OPEN FORUM
SHOULD HAVE NEW PRISON
i y y ~ y * r y y X y y *

Editor Capital Journal: A matter to
be determined AT the approaching spe-
eial election which has not aroused
much discussion but which is of the ut
most Importance is the proposition pro-
viding for the issuance of 100000
worth of bonds for the construction of
a new state prison. The defeat of this
proposition would be sad reflection
on the people of the state and one /
am sure every person would avoid if he
fully understood the present conditions
and the benefits to flow from new
prison.
From purely selfish standpoint ev-
eryone in this "neek of the woods
should support the bonds for the bene-
fit that win flow from the expenditure
of that amount of money in the com
mnnitv From the same standpoint the
whole state should vote for the bonds
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

and hailed them gladly in the fray and shot them up with
bales of hay and sauerkraut made in Germany Great
Britain Italy and France and Russiathese he saw adj
vance, and held them level with his lance and budgeon
made in Germany. And minor countries group by group
went at the kaiser with whoop; he handed each bowl
of soup, which broth made in Germany "Since am
whipping T all these skates the ruler gayly cried wie
made in Germany Soon Uncle Sam incensed by wrongs
will seize him with pair of tongs and put him where
his nobs belongs-in boob house made in Germany.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

dul an kivered with frizzels frills laces
an sich an sum Ease powder tn as
Jeems thinks j must be in stile. Oh
wont it be CRATE an want you all to
vote for Jeems an this bill an then
KUN up to the legislator an see me ar
Mirandy an my nu dress.
Yures trewly,
AUNT SALLY
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

The body of man found lying on
the stairs of the Bay City lodging
house at 120l2 Burnside street, Port
land. early yesterday morning was iden-
titled last night as that of Thomas G.
Hurley, 430 East Sixth street. The iden-
tification was made by Mr.. Hurley s
son
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

AS predicted by the Capital Journal last night the ap
pointment of Hon. C. L. McNary to the position left
vacant by the death of Senator Lane was announced by
Governor Withycombe after the funeral of the
senator was over
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30
IN MEMORY OF OUR DEAD

One of the most prominent traits of humanity is ven
Grafton for and remembrance of its dead So far back
as history runs this trait has been evidenced in the
records Of every country every class and every cline
The picture writings of Egypt are most of them but
laudaons of the dead and back of these still the legends
and myths reaching into the remotest realms of antiquity
are but stories Of the deeds of heroes who had passed
away long before The finest structure Of the ancient
world were created in honor of the dead and amid the
ruins found in both the old and world remnants and
relics of civilizations passed away long ago that they
are boted from the memory Of man. found the tok
ems and embems showing the esteem in which the dead
of those remote times held. Painters have pre-
served the knesses of the great and the leaders among
men, and poets have tuned their Tyres in all tongues to
emba the virtues of those whose deeds endeared them
to the peoples of their days. Architects have graced the
world with dreams of design true in commemora-
ton Of the dead and music and song well as story and
painters brush have told how well memory keeps in ev
dence the works and deeds Of those who have passed
away.
And so today the nation assemblies to pay tribute to its
dead and keep green the memory Of those who fell that
liberty might live. All pursuits laid aside and in
city and on farm; in village and town. the dead are made
to live again in memory We too are moved by this
word-od sentiment inherent and instructive, and SO
moved bring blossoms and verdure to place above our
dead the blooms typical of the sweetness of their mem
ores and the verdure token symbol and pledge that
their places in affections will be kept green.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

freezone This will cost but few cents
but will positively rid your poor, suf-
fering feet of every hard corn, soft corn
or corn between the foes, or the tough
callus on bottom of feet. Genuine freez-
one has yellow label. Look for yel-
low label.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

Apply a few drops of this
freezone upon a tender,
aching corn or a hardened
callus. Instantly the sore
ness disappears and short
ly you will find the corn
or callus so shriveled and
loose that you just lift it
off with the fingers.
You feel no pain or sore
ness when applying freez-
one or afterwards. 1t does
not even irritate the skin.
Just ask in any drug
store for a small hottie of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

New Russias minister of war is the right in the
right place. and if Russia is finally awakened to her
danger from German victory, the suicidal policy Of
making separate peace it will be through his efforts
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30
DON'T HURT A BIT!
Lift your old, torturous corns
and caIluses right off
with the fingers.

This tiny bottle holds the wonder OF
wonders, 1t contains an almost magical
drug discovered by Cincinnati man.
1t is called freezone. 1t is a compound
made from ether.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

This is probably the first Memorial day in the history
of Salem when there was a dearth of few days
ago the sunshine gave promise of furnishing an
abundant supply, but the not used to being out
and so retired behind the clouds again after days
visit The rosebuds ready to burst into bloom but
they Just haven't Other flowers too are scarce-for
Salem, though they would be thought in profusion in
places they half plentiful Yesterday there
was an endless procession Of citizens two of them in
fact going to the cemeteries loaded with flowers
the other returning without them AS result despite
the lack of kinds that have always been depended
for this service the homes of the dead of
bloom today, and the cemeteries beautiful
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

When it was first proposed to plank the railroad
bridge and use it for vehicles the Southern Pacific Of
ficals expressed themselves being willing to let the
bridge be so used as contract was let for a
wagon bridge The officials of the company did not want
to permit the Of the bridge indefinitely and so made
this proviso they would be assured once they con-
sented the bridge being panked that the wagon bridge
would be built and that the company would not have to
maintain free bridge indefinitely. Now this is ready
to be done within short time and the ferry is not
giving satisfaction the bridge pankng plan up again
and will probably be adopted if the officials of the rail
road company do not change their minds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

The Mcmillan party sent to investigate Pearys state
ment that new land had been seen to which he had
given the of Crockerand has arrived safely at the
Shetland islands after absence of nearly four years in
the Arctcs Their report has not reached civilization
yet but will doubt prove interesting have others
of like kind always done. To the average man. expora-
tion of the Arctic regions foolish country
worth having is there though it should be discov
ered" Scientists however claim to data from the
knowledge thus gained which is valuable--to them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-30

(Tomorrow-Dressing for the Dinner
Party).
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16

wrote back. "You must not worry
about me. Ny garden supplies nearly
al my wants, and there are many IN
the village. am sure, who win help
me with that"
II am quite certain Of It," Madison's
pencil agreed. "But here in the house
you, cannot be alone-there are so
many things to do, little things that
am sure you haze not thought Of
some one must cook for you, for In
stance. You will need woman's
hand here. Have you no one, no rela-
tive that you can call upon?"
The Patriarch lowered the slate from
his eyes, shook his head little pa.
thetically and began to write:
II do not think they would have
cared to come, even If they were still
alive. But they are all gone many
years ago-except, perhaps, grand.
niece. and ] do not know what has
become Of her."
"Why that's just the thing wrote
Madison. Suppose we try to find her?"
Again the Patriarch shook his head
II am afraid that would be impossi-
BILE. I do not even know that she Is
alive. knew only Of her birth. and
that is twenty years ago"
Even that is not hopeless" wrote
Madison optimistically, and his face.
as he looked at the Patriarch, was Sc
riously thoughtful. Where was she
born2"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16

q sooding" or "going a corning" and
was usually accompanied by . zen
erai merrymaking and the singing OF
songs suited to the occasion. In some
remote parts OF England poor families
are still permitted to make the rounds
In quest of aims ON ST. Thomas day.
but 1t has now become . deadly
serious business. and not the gay at
fair OF former times when youngsters
went about singing:
"Wassail, wassaib thru the town. e
you've got any apples throw them
down;
UP with the stocking. down with the
shoe. IL you've got no apples
money will do;
The jug Ia white and tho ale Is brown
this Is the best house In town."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16

British steamship Adriatic. had been
placed in irons. II was charged. because
he declared that II he were permitted
to go ashore he would not return TO
the vessel. The writ Of habeas corpus
sworn out In his behalf directed Cap
tain Ransom. OF the Adriattc. to pro-
ducc Farrell before the court. This.
however. the captain refused 70 do.
stating that the mere fact of bring
ing Farrell ashore would liberate him.
Judge Hough. who heard the argument.
dismissed the writ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16
A Quaint Anniversary.

In former times there We're many
quaint customs connected with st.
Thomas day. the 21st of December,
but most Of these have now died out.
In 'Merrle England the children and
young peaple of the humber classes
were licensed by custom to so begging
at the homes of the well-to-do and the
rich. This custom was called going
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16
HYMN FOR sRvAN.
London Timss Thinks "Psaos, Psrfso,
paace.w, Not Appropriate,

London Times Thinks "Psaos, Perfect
Peace" Not Appropriate.
London.--While no reference has
been made In official circles to the tele-
gram which William Jennings Bryan
sent to Lloyd George urging an early
peace, London papers have commented
on It, 3s
The Times has suggested that the
premier emulate the example of the
late Lord Kitchener under similar cir
cumstances In the peace of verreening
IN 1909. A distinguished publicist at
that time sent Kitchener a telegram:
"May we sing at church parade next
Sunday hymn No. 537-"Peace. Perfect
Peace?"
The reply came quickly: NO. sing
hymn No. 269, christian. Seek Not Re-
nose"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16
France Bar, Alooho, Imports.

Paris.-In line with the recent de-
cision of the government to suppress
the consumption Of alcoholic beverages,
with the exception of wines and beer,
a decree published in the Journal Of
ficiel prohibits the importation OF alco-
hol into France and Algeria from this
date The decree excerpts alcohol pur-
chased for the account Of the French
government. as we'll as shipments made
directly for France and Algeria prior
to the date of PRONUNCIATION of the de-
cree.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16
Tho Pneumonia Season.

The cold. damp weather of March
seems to be the most favorable for the
pneumonia germ. Now is the time to
be careful. Pneumonia often results
from a cold. The quicker cold is
gotten rid Of the less danger. AS soon
as the first indication Of a cold appears
take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. AS
to the value of this preparation. ask
anyone who has used it. For sale by all
druggists. Acknowledgement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16
ESCAPE ENGLAND. BY RusE.
Say informed Germans and "SIaekers"
Come 70 u. S.

New York--That many Germans who
had been informed as prisoners In Eng
land as well as number of English
men DESTROYS of escaping military serv-
Ice, have been Struggled into this coun-
try as coal passers on board various
liners, was intimated here. The case
Of William Farrell, also known as Ker-
naf,an, for whom writ of habeas COR
pus was sworn out in the federal court,
was said to have led to the disclosures.
Farrell, a coal trimmer on board the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-16
"New York" the Patriarch

New York." the Patriarch IN.
swered.
Sand never half appreciated the
old town nor the fullness thereof un-
til came to Medley" said Madison
plaintively to the toe Of his boot, while
his hand scrawled the inquiry. what
II her manner"
"vail," wrote the Patriarch. ''That
was her fathers name. She IL my
grandniece on her mothers side. do
not know what they christened her"
(To Be Continued.)