davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-02

A barge Of the New Jersey Central,
carrying two freight trains of seven
cars each, was sent to the bottom of
the North River when it was rammed
by the American line freighter Phil
adelphia, loaded with freight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-02

The Certain-Teed Products Corpor-
alton of Baltimore, was incorporated
with capital Of $25,000,O0O.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-29
Sunday School Lesson
COMMENTS BY REV. ERNEST BOURNER ALLEN. d. D.
Pastor Washington Street Congregational Church
and the Marian Lawrance Sunday School, Toledo, Ohio

to stop their hindering. Conspirators
have different methods for hindering
a good work. Sometimes they use
ridicule. Sometimes they tell lies.
Sometimes they fight. When we are
sure that our task is Gods work for
us tlren we must go right on with our
work in-spite of all discouragements
and opposition.
Miss Slattery once watched two
little children who were busily en-
gagged in building a house with high
wall around it on the sand by the
seashore. The tide was coming in !:
suddenly n wave dashed over the
wall, and they looked at each other in
|astonishment; then came another
wave that completely destroyed house
and wall and all. She expected the
little folks would begin to cry, but no,
they gazed long and silently at the
lruin and then one little fellow said,
| Come, let's build another one some
where else,' and the other one an
swered, Let's"
| iii. "Much Rubbish"
The Record says that it was diff,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-29

cult to rebuild the walls because there
was so much rubbish" about. There
is a great deal Of material and spirit
ual rubbish in the average church. 1t
overtaxes the burden bearers just as
it did in the time of Nehemiah. 1t
prevents the rebuilding and protection
of the wall. House cleaning time
must come sooner or later. The rub
bish" must be removed. If there Is
any work Of that sort to do in your
church set about it patiently and de-
cisively.
Before the saloon is finally Danish
ed from the United States there is a
great deal of mental and political
rubbish" which must be destroyed.
One has only to look at the curious
literature put out by "wet" campaign
committees to realize how easily the
minds of some people are befogged.
We decreased the "wet' majority in
Toledo decisively in the last cam
paign. If we could have had a few
more wet speakers in the city the
"drys" would probably have won
Never was there a time when wet
speakers used more rubbish than In
the last few months!
1t is Il crime to be a mere Specta
tor of the great battle for temper
lance and democracy which is being
fought in the world today. I'm tht
laws of Solon it was decreed that IL
the event of an insurrection breaking
out in the streets of Athens, thos,
should be put to death who merel.
looked on, taking no part in it, on on'
side or the other"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-29
LESSON FOR DECEMBER End.


Lesson Title: Nehemiah Rebuilds
the Walls of Jerusalem"
Lesson Text: Nehemiah 4. Mem
oriZe vSs. II, IS.
Golden Text: 1.-THE Lord is my
helper: l will not fear: What shall
man do unto me-" Heb. 1876.
l. Christian Efficiency.
A great deal is being said in these
days about efficiency. We can learn
some lessons from our fOrefathers in
that regard. In the Record which
tells how Nehemiah rebuilt the walls
of Jerusalem there are some elements
of efficiency which every church and
individual might covet to possess to-
day. For example, every family was
set in a particular place to protect the
wall. Each one was given a partic-
ular task. They built the wall with
one hand and held weapon in the
other. At the same time they said:
Oar God will fight for u.s." The
church today needs the entire family
in its membership and work. 1t
should give employment to each one
and every one should stand by his
job. Faith in God should crown this
cooperative work.
One of the names by which the
Christian EndeavOr Society is known
in China is: ''The Tug with all your
might Society" That gives the one
method by which any christian as
sociation can be success. Life is
one big tug g-ofwar in which evil is
all the while trying to get the best
of us.
ii. The Conspirators.
Probably there was never com
munity in which there were not con-
spirators against the church and
against Cody people. Those conspir-
ators do not share in the work, they
only seek to criticise and hinder it. II
takes courage tn work against suct
unkind opposition. 1t sometimes re
quires that the conspirators should bt
plainly pointed out and frankly tolt
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-29
Winter Fashion Hints

A novelty in sweater cap of fiber
silk, intended for skating and other
outdoor recreation. is shaped like a
Jockeys cap, and is decidedly becom-
ing for youthful faces.
One hears that the plain. strictly
tailored suit is the thing, and judging
from the many severely tailored suits
that are being worn this proves the
case. Then, too, makers of smart
suits are planning this type of suit
for spring.
Instead of knitting bags. many
girls who aim always to be up to the
minute are carrying their knitting in
their hands, the ball of yarn suspend
ed from II bracelet with pendant at
tachment- for that purpose: yet Il
black satin knitting bag trimmed with
colored beads to match the satin gown
trimming with which it is worn is too
lovely an example of the fascinating
knitting bag to be discouraged.
\ consistent economy is the fur
coat which fills two roles and can be
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-29

Many dresses now seem to have a
definitely outlined natural waistline,
but this does not mean that the one
piece coat-like dress will not hold its
own in popular favor.
Very fetching are velvet shating
blouses, trimmed with fur and worn
with matching hats and muffs.
Very lovely are large hats of black
chantilly lace and malines that have
recently arrived from Paris. These
are intended for theatres and restaur-
ant wear and for formal afternoon
social affairs.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1917-11-29


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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06

Russia and Germany will formally
begin armistice and peace parleys
next Sunday.
On fighting front in Northern
Germans for points of vantage around
Cambria continued throughout Tues
day night, but died down to some
what smaller proportions. Germans
had brought up large numbers of re-
Inducements and fighting for Bourbon
village. Bourbon wood and Fontaine
Notra Dame was waged with great
bitterness, positions several times
changing hands.
East and northeast Of Ypres vio-
lent artillery action Is In progress,
especially on sector of Passchendaele,
and it seems probable that another big
battle in this section Is brewing.
To south, in region of st. Quentin.
north of the Aisne and In vicinity of
Verdun. there have been small infan-
try operations with advantage resting
with French troops.
Italians continue to hold tenacious
ly to their northern front between
Brenta and Piave rivers against Aus
tro-German forces, who have been I'M
able in repeated attacks to gain adj
ditional terrain. An armistice In or
der that they might bury dead has
been requested by Austrians, but
owing to lack og faith in enemy's in
tentions, Italians refused to grant 1t.
Jerusalem is within sight of British
forces In Palestine, but Turks in
and 1t is not improbable that a great
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06
TUESDAY

Allies create supreme naval control
board. Full agreement to act in com
mon reached at Paris session. All
sinews of war pooled for victory,
Armament, transport and financial
needs of all taken up as one.
Germans yesterday had not renewed
attempts to smash British front south
of MARCHING, improbable that enemy
Will allow matters to remain as they
now are.
situation cannot be dismissed light
". in view of heavy concentration of
guns and troops upon this line.
No change in respective positions
Of opposing forces since Monday night.
Exhaustion and necessity of reorganiz-
ing depleted ranks have undoubtedly
forced enemy to pause for breathing
spell
Austria is again contemplating great
offensive to break Italy's lines on AS
iago plateau, dispatches from Rome
say. Despite good weather only minor
engagements during last "a hours.
Comparative calm continues on en-
tire front with intermittent recipro-
cal COMPARTMENTS and accommodating
raids. Aviators report large concen-
trations of troops in enemy rear lines.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06
FRIDAY
terday

Germans In violent offensive over
entire front where British made not
able gains last week have pushed
back General Byng's troops at sever
al points. Especially severe attack
between Bourbon wood ond Moeuvres,
where British line held and repulsed
all attacks north of Bapaume-Cambrai
road. On southern base enemy drove
from Gonnelieu to Gouzeaucourt-a
distance of two miles. Village of La
vacQuerie was captured by the Ger
mans, but later in a counter.attack
was recovered.
Other counter-attacks have driven
enemy from G~ouzeaucourt and ridge
to the east.
Hard fighting still in progress over
greater portion Of 15-mile front.
Comparative quiet prevails along
other fronts, except for heavy bonn
bardments on various sectors. On
italian front fierce engagements by
infantry, In which men often came
into hand to hand encouters, have
turned into duets with big guns in
hilly region north OF Venetian plain
and along middle and lower Piave
river.
Dispatch from Petrograd says that
Siberia has declared its independence.
Ministers already have been appoint
ed and are holding sessions in COVER
nor's palace at Omsk. Considerable
popular sympathy is displayed for
movement and a Siberian flag is fly
ing in many places.
The Maximalists with revolution
aries of left and Minimalist Interna-
tionalists, arrived at agreement con-
corning organizing governing powers
of Russia. A peoples council is be-
ing formed consisting Of 100 repre-
sentatives Of Workmen's and Soldiers
delegates; 100 delegates Of peasants
deputies; II representatives Of army
and navy; IS representatives of rail
way unions.
Along Palestine front from Jeru.
salem to coast of Mediterranean,
Turks are making demonstrations
against British, but have not affected
British positions. The tomb Of Sam
uel. reverenced alike by Christian.
Mohammedan and Jew. has been
shelled and partially destroyed by
Turkish and German artillery.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06
SUNDAY

Attempt of Prince R%upprecht by an
cncircling movement to nullify adj
vance Of General Byng toward Cam
brai has resulted In failure. Although
at certain points Germans pierced
British lines and captured positions,
men and gurs, they have paid dearly
for enterprise.
Large number of American army en-
gineers, working on British railways
in region of G~ouzeaucourt, caught in
German turning movement, escaped
by lying in shell holes and prone on
ground while British fired over them.
There they remained until British
were near enough for Americans to
join ranks, then they fought and
played important part in replying to
enemy.
Active artillery fighting is in pro-
gress on Verdun front, east of Meuse.
where Germans on Friday night were
defeated in violent attack or French
line, but no further infantry actions
have occurred.
From Asiago plateau to lower Pave
intense artillery fire continues. En-
envy troops marching on road from
Monte Cimone to Nos valley, were
shelled by batteries and dispersed.
Large enemy groups which after VIC
lent bursts of fire, attempted to ap-
proach positions at Meletta. We're
promptly put to flight.
Enemy has again turned attention
to Lower Piave river, where forces
of infantry with machine guns have
attempted to seek Judgment inside in
undated triangle between the Piave
and old Piave.
Employees of ministries of finance,
agriculture and communications have
refused to recognize authority of
B~olsheviki and have begun a strike.
Ambassador Francis has filed pro
test of U. S. against Russ pact with
foe. He takes position that American
aid to Russia was for war and truce
is contrary to agreement with U. S.
Meager news from all parts of Rus
STA except that in control of Bolshey-
iki.
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A double blow aimed by Grown
Prince Rupprecht at General Byng's
new front failed to net any consider
able gain, Battle is continuing as
dispatch is sent.
At one time Germans forced the
British back two miles at certain
points. Tanks we're called into &C.
ton by General Byng. AS dispatch Is
cabled German advance does not
stand at more than $500 yards. They
were thrown back from their further.
most gains with bloody losses.
Germany claims taking 1000 prison
ers, and Haig denies it, but admits los
ing some guns.
On Verdun sector Germans made
violent assaults, but were repulsed
by French after hard fighting.
There has been little except artil.
lery activity on other fronts. Violent
fighting on the Northern Italian front
has stopped for the moment. Austro-
Germans are reported to be building
defenses on the eastern bank of the
Tagliamento river, % miles east Of
the Piave.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06

presented by Rev. Mr.. Pratt n Rev
Mr.. Porter, midst great applause from
the audience.
The three services of the third sun
day Of the campaign were the star
meetings thus far. over 500 men gath
cred in the tabernacle for the Mems
Meeting in the afternoon, when Evan
gelist Stephens advertised he would
speak on the subject, Heroes and
towards"
While the Mems Meeting was In
progress, a Woman's Meeting was be
ing held in the Methodist church adj
dressed by Mrs. Stephens, who spoke
upon the text, But seek ye first the
Kingdom of God and His righteous
ness and all these things shall be add
ed unto you"
Following the Women's Meeting at
six o'clock, the young women met with
Miss Hosford for their regular service.
The climax service of the day and
of the campaign vas the evening ser
vice in the tabernacle when the place
was filled with people from Brook
ings, and the country around. The
song service led by Prof. VIM. Dixon,
was a booster for the remainder of
the service, and the message in song
prepared the audience for the sermon
of Rev. Mr.. stephens. who spoke from
the text, Job 1919, also now behold
nv witness is in heaven and my rec
ord on high" In closing Mr.. Steph-
ems said, Let us make a new record
for God tonight. Brookings needs
men and women who will declare
themselves wholly for God"
Monday was rest day for the evan
g~elistic party, with no services in the
tabernacle, but Tuesday night was re-
sumed with vigor, preceded by other
services during the day. Every night
Of this third week has been planned
a special night, and great crowds are
expected from the surrounding coun-
try.
High school students, remember
Friday night when supper is to be
served for you in the Methodist
church, and every young man and
woman, with the teachers included are
invited to be present.
Announcements:
MISUNDERSTANDING
1000 N~eighborhood prayer meetings
Evening
700 Young Women's Meeting in
Methodist church-Miss Hos
ford.
1880 Great County Sunday School
Night. Hundreds coming from
miles around.
Friday-Morning
1000 Union prayer meeting in tab
ernacle.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06
THE TABERNACLE MEETINGS

Already two Of the five weeks caIG-
paign that the Stephens ~evangelistic
party are scheduled to hold, have gone
by. In their third week, the entire
eyangelistic party are making every
effort to reach as many people as pos
sible, and the attendance from the
many outside towns, and country dis
tricts proves that hundreds from a
radius OF 20 miles and over, are com
ing to the services.
On Thanksgiving day, when two SER
vices were held in the tabernacle, over
one-third of the audiences were com
posed of people from outside Brook
ings, and the day at the tabernacle
was an inspiration to the people who
attended. The afternoon service was
addressed by Mrs. Stephens. The
evening service had been advertised
as Mothers night, when a bouquet of
flowers was to be given to the Oldest
and one to the youngest mother pres
ent. Those awarded were Grandma"
Barton, of B~rookings, so years of age,
and Mrs. Comins Of Bushnell, % years
of age. A beautiful bouquet of car
nations was given to each mother and
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06
Afternoon

2:3O Special afternoon meeting
Rev. Stephens.
400 High school girls meeting in
U. p. church.
Evening
6:15 Supper served in Methodist
church for high school students
TOO Personal workers class in in
auiry room-Mrs. Dixon.
1880 Special High School and Stu.
dents Night. High school com.
ing in a body.
Saturday-Evening
1880 Great Booster Choir Night.
200 boys and girls to sing in
costumes. Everybody welcome
Sunday-Afternoon
2:30 Mass meeting for everybody In
tabernacle. Subject, THE Only
Life Worth Living''-Evangel-
list Stephens.
Evening
900 Special Young Women's Meet
ing in Methodist church.
700 Evangelistic service for every
body II tabernacle. as there
a He'll? Does God Send Any
one There?"
Come early to get a good seat
Press Agent, Evangelistic Party.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06
TUESDAY

Lenine betrayal may put Russia In
ranks Of foe. German officers are
in Petrograd advising rebel pre-
mier. America and Allies expected TO
break. Slav commander warns troops
against breach of entente treaty.
A conference Of Russian political
leaders has assembled at army head
quarters for purpose Of forming a gov
eminent representa- all parties, ac-
cording to Petrograd dispatch.
A new assault was made by British
at Fontaine at dawn yesterday after
quiet night and hot fighting developed
Germans pouring a heavy machine
gun fire against British from build
ings, and machine guns southeast of
Fontaine brought into action against
attacking troops.
Enemy delivered a counter attack
against northeast corner OF BOurlin
wood Monday night but was repulsed.
British line is holding firm along
northern front of wood and up to edge
of Bourbon village.
Outside OF operations about Fon-
tame and Bourbon there was little in
fantry action on the rest OF front.
British artillery has been hammer
ing Germans heavily at various points
and projected a considerable amount
of gas into Queant.
Five determined attacks by Austro-
German forces on left wing Of Italian
army, near Monte Pertica, between
Brenta and Piave, were delivered yes
terday. Enemy PUSHES were broken
by defense troops with heavy losses
to attackers.
Fluctuations of great battle have
now developed to a stage where re-
sisting power OF Italian army has
been demonstrated to be sufficient to
prevent, n sudden rush through
passes leading to Venetian plains.
Representatives Of chief nations nj
war with Teutonic allies are assemb-
linig in Paris for Inter-Allied confer
ence, at which are to be discussed
momentous questions for more unified
action in prosecution Of war.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06
thursday

A Copenhagen dispatch says Swe1-
ish legation at P~etrograd has agreed,
at Trotzky's request, to act as media
tor between Russia and Germany and
sent to Berlin notice proffering truce
and peace negotiations.
Won Hertling, imperial German
chancellor, told Reichstag he was
ready to enter into peace negotiations
soon as Russian government sends
representatives having full powers to
Berlin.
Inter-Allied conference called to dis
cuss closer unity in prosecution Of
war and coordination of resources.
opened in Paris yesterday morning,
with Is nations represented. French
premier, NJ. Clemenceau, presided and
welcomed delegates.
A substantial vanguard of great
army Of American aviators who will
operate in France, has arrived near
front. For weeks have been training
for battle service, cooperating with
American troops practicing attacks.
American troops have played i'm
portant part in General Byng's drive
before Chambrai. American army en-
gineers have had a large hand in mar
velous work of pushing the vital rail
ways up to front.
Engineers have been laboring on
roads behind British lines for four
months. Military requirements have
made it impossible to mention pres
ence here before this time.
Little change on British, French and
italian fronts. British are pounding
on Cambria front, town now under
their direct fire. Attacks on French
line ~repulsed and Belgian positions
are not hurt by attackso f Germans.
General situation in Italy about the
same. Italian troops holding all lines
and Allied troops are in line of de-
Tense. German attacks lose instead
of gain ground.
British troops made a slight ad
vance yesterday west of Bourbon
wood.
One hundred and thirty bombs were
dropped on Courtrai, Roulers, Menin
and Thourout railway stations and
targets in Ypres battle area yes
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06
MONDAY

Germans yesterday made second
great attempt to break through Brit
ish d~efenses in Gonnelieu sector. The
assault was launched against La Vac
querie in morning and spread rapidly.
Within two hours heavy battle was
in progress over considerable front
from La Vacquerie southwark. No
doubt that enemy intended to break
through British front if possible. re
CARELESS Of costs.
Up to latest report. reinforced Brit
ish were meeting onslaughts firmly,
and spirit Of optimism %pervaded de-
Tending camp, although none denied
seriousness of hour.
Many American soldiers have died
bravely on Cambria front. where they
were assisting British in countering
terrific thrusts of Germans. High
tribute to gallant conduct Of the Amer
leans, who were Of United States
army engineer corps, is paid.
Official dispatch says Austro Ger
man attacks on Italian front have
ceased entirely. Although Teutonic
invasion was launched under rain and
snow German press explains sudden
inactivity to u~nfavorable atmospheric
condition. Truth is, that Italian army,
reorganized after crisis, is now hold
ing line.
Another offensive by enemy on a
still large scale is believed imminent
and the Italians are preparing to
meet 1t.
East Africa has been completely
cleared Of enemy" This official an
nouncement was made last night.
With loss of East Africa all her col
onies have been taken from Germany.
An armistice vas agreed to Satur-
day with Russian army, according to
Berlin dispatch. 1t was to begin at
10 o'clock on evening OF Sunday. when
hostilities were to be stopped.
American officials are confident a
new regime is springing up in Russia.
They predict Bolsheviki will be swept
away before new organization. Krop.
atkine. known As father of anarchists.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06
SATURDAY

Assault wave of foe GIBBS, leaving
field of horrors. Attack on wide front
to wipe out British gains failure In
main. Haig's men driven back but re-
cover defenses.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06
THE SPORTS SHE LIKED

He-"Are you fond of indoor
sports"
Shelves, if they know when to go
home."-Tiger.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06
Weekly Summary of War News
Brief Account Of Daily Happenings

battle will have to be fought for its
possession. To meet emergency Brit
ish are %hurriedly bringing up addition
al men, guns and supplies.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-12-06

and Maxim Gorky, fierce radical, have
formally declared against Bolsheviki
government in Russia.