davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
CHURCH TO HELP GOOD ROADS
Isolation and Solitary Confinement Of
Women Do Much Toward Fill.
ing Insane AsyIums.

In q lecture on 1.-THE Church and
Good Roads" the Rev. James Thomas
told the ministers conference in Den
yer, Colo. that, 'The isolation and SOL
the farm servant girl do much toward
making these women form consid-
erable percentage of the inmates of in
sane asylums."
The speaker continued, 'The good
roads problem is one to which the
church must very soon give material
attention" The church is force In
any undertaking and good roads en-
thusiasts will welcome its efforts in be-
half of rural welfare.-HoustOn Post.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27

the whole grain in q litter 10 10 II
inches deep. This will not involve
a waste, for If hens are left little
hungry they will scratch long after the
last kernel has been found.
Laying hens should never be fed In
such quantities as to satisfy their ap-
petite. Whole grain should be fed
very sparingly in the morning, and
heavily at night. This not only keeps
the birds more active through the day.
but heavy feed Of grain at night
keeps their bodies warmer.
Straw, hay, alfalfa chaff, leaves and
cut corn stover, all make good litters.
Shavings and sawdust are not best
because they tend to pack. and also
hold dampness. Regardless of the
kind of litter used, it should be re-
newed frequently and never allowed
to become badly contaminated With
droppings.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
IMPORTANT DUTY OF PEOPLE
Prompt Repair and Careful Mainten.
ance Of Good Roads Is Essential
Farmer Is Interested.

The making Of good roads is one of
the most important duties of the
American people, and their prompt
repair and careful maintenance is es-
sential.
There is probably no subject In
which the progressive farmer is more
deeply interested than that Of having
roads connecting him with his mar
kets. over which he may be able to
haul the greatest possible load.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
BIRDHoUsE CONSTRUCTION.

Wood is a better building material
for birdhouses than metal or earthen-
ware. Entrance holes should be shell
tered by projecting roofs to exclude
rain. All houses should be easy to
open for cleaning. A perch at the en-
trance Is unnecessary, ahd may even
he an objection, as it is frequently
used by English sparrows while they
tWitter exasperatingly to frighten eff
more desirable occupants. To provide
for proper ventilation, row Of small
holes is sometimes bored just beneath
The caves, but there should never be Il
ventilating hole lower than the en-
rance, and joints should be made tight,
is drafts Of air are dangerous. In case
there Is danger that rain may be
driven in thu ough the door, small
'lrainage hole, which will be covered
by the nest, may be made in the
middle Of the floor.
The appearance and durability of
horses are improved by a coat of
paint. A neutral shade of green or
gray IS suitable for houses mounted in
trees, while those on poles, being con-
spicuously placed, lend themselves
harmoniOusly to the landscape when
painted white. Heads of nails and
screws should be set rather deeply
and covered with putty.
In building birdhouseS it should be
with the object of attracting particu-
lar species Of birds. rs the require
ments of the different species vary.
The following forms of birdhouscs are
by the United States bureau
Of biological survey:
The house shown in Figures ! to
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET.

A well known ectress gives the follow
ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint OF
water add o. Bay Rum, q small box o.
Barbo Compound, and Y OF. Of glycerine,
Any druggist can put this up or you car
mix 1t at home at very little cost Full
directions for making and use come IL
each box Of Barbo Compound. It will
gradually darken streaked. faded gray
hair. and make it soft and glossy It will
not color the scalp. is not sticky or
greasy, and Goes not rub of. Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27

to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. 1 did so, my weakness dis
appeared, I gained in strength, moved
into our new home, did all kinds OF
garden work, shoveled dirt, did build
ing and cement work, and raised hum
dreds Of chickens and ducks. can
not say enough in praise of Lydia E:
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
il these facts are useful you may pub
Iish them for the benefit of other
women. Mrs. M. o. JOHNSTON, Route
D, Box 100, Richmond. Ind.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
The Port Of Missinu Men.

Scarcely a week passes without
news being conveyed to the orld that
some man or woman has dropped out
Of sight. They are recorded among
the missing and are rarely heard Of
afterward. Sometimes 1t Is because
they desire to sever all ties and to
seek new pastures. In such cases the
man or woman merely slips out of the
old life and into the new, and no one
can find a trace of them.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
Chin OFF the Old Block.

'There goes millionaire who brags
about his son to everybody who will
iisten."
Evidently the young fellow is not
like the average heir to great wealth"
mo. indeed. The old gentleman was
trimmed in the stock market last week
and when he discovered that his own
son had turned the trick he was the
proudest man in the United States"
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
WELL WORTH THINKING OVER
Two Machines Being Manufactured
Where One Would Do if Farmer
Gives It Proper Care.

A farm machinery manufacturer
made the following statement: "If
the farmer cared for his machinery as
he should, we would have to manu-
facture but one machine when we are
now putting out two"
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
There Are Others.

PhySician-But have you ever had
any experience as nurse?
Applicant-Why, I never did any
thing else since l was a child.
Physician-Indecd! And what is
your speciality?
ADplicant--Nursing trouble.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27

from my age Cnae
when going up
stairs I had to go
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, then sit down
at the top to rest. !
The doctor said hs
thought / should
have an operation.
and my friends
thought Iwould not
live to move into
our new house. My
Jovy~hf fov aoiraI y,o
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
Don't Feed Nonproducers

Eat the rOosters and cockerels {
sell them. Buy fresh. purebred, Wig
orous cockerels In the early spring
when you get ready for breeding. Dom
feed nonproducers.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
KEEP ALL POULTRY HEALTHY
Avoid Condiments and Medicines In
All Kinds Of Weather-see That
Fowls Are Comfortable.

If your chickens are healthy and
free from lice keep condiments and
medicines away from them, in cold
weather and all other kinds of wealth
er.
Water and good feeds will do them
the most good. granting that they are
comfortably housed.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
MOTHERS 10Y SAIVE

for Colds, Group, Pneumonia and
Asthma; GOOSE GREASE LINIMENT
for Neuralgia, rheumatism and
Sprafns. For sale by all Druggists.
GOOSE GREASE COMPANY, MFRS,
Greensboro, N. O.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
Queer Preference.

'It is very odd that baldheaded
men always want to sit in the front
at the theater."
eyes, one would think they'd want
to get further away from the flies"
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
A Cold
OPPOSITION

When you are wheeling and sneez.
ing, coughing and hawking, you're
facing a cold proposition. Handle
itright. Hales Honey of Horehound
and Tar quickly relieves bad cases.
All druggists, 25cts. a bottle.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
FOOD PLANTS ALONG THE SEA.
SHORE.

Besides winter feeding, described
elsewhere III this series, birds fre
uucnting the seashore may be catered
to by growing plants which produce
their favorite foods. according to the
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27

The Ouinine That Does Not Affect The Head
Because of Its tonic and laxative effect. Laxstive
Bfomo Quinine can be taken BY anyone witnout
causing nervousness or ringing In the Z cad. There
Is only one "Bromo Quinine." 3. W. GROVES
SIGNATURE La on each box. 26c.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
Friendship.

Friendship is an order of nobility !;
from its revelations we come more
worthy into nature.-Emerson.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
Put Roads to Bed.

The farmer who put his road to
bed" for the winter In good shape,
will thank himself later.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
Top DRESSING for Roads

Top Dressing for Roads.
A mixture of iron fibers, sand and
cement is being used experimentally
in France as top dressing for high.
ways.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
Looks the Part,

Monkeys have a great deal Of Gu
Tiosity."
II take 1t the camel Is something OF
a rubberneck, too"
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27

A postal card to Garfield Tea Co., Brook.
lyn, N. Y, asking for sample will re-
pay you.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON HER HANDS
Too mto Walk Upright. Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
Pmkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her story:
Richmond, Ind.-t'For two years I;
was 60 sick and weak with troubles
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
Let Sunshine In

It you have windows in the hen
house. keep them clean. as the hens
need all the sunlight they can get.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27

DR.. Mary Morey, age seventy. of
Smiley, Tex, will enter a medicai
school again.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
Easy to Oiu Root crons

Parsnips, carrots and other root
crops are easily dug II furrow Of soil
Is thrown away from the plants. They
can then be pulled sidewise.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27

Mrs. Cynthia Westover Alden is the
Oldest newspaper woman in the United
States.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
Distance to Market,

Roads shorten or lengthen the dis.
tance to market according to their
condition.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27

Lightness is the chief claim for an
aluminium billiard cue that Nebraska
Inventor has patented.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27

Many wOuld-be poker player made
a mistake in his calling.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27

Quality In Demand.
Eggs and poultry of quality are al
ways in demand at prices above the
market.
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27
Make the Liver
Do its DUTY

Nine times in ten when the liver h
right the stomach and bowels are right
CARTER'S LITTLE a.
LIVER PILLS NN
gentlybutfirmly com. -
:: ! !; !: : ll!!L!
pei lazy liver to CADTFDSl
do its duty. iii NHn IHSt
Cures Con. D !tlLE
Sick ~ AI@
Headache,
and Distress After Eating.
SMALL PILL, SMALL DOSE. SMALL PRICE
Genuine must bear Signature
/Tz<~T0S
Middletown transcript., 1917-01-27

FRY Pike,s Tooshachs Drops
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
GERMAN SAILORS
 SENT TO GEORGIA
Atlanta Constitution

The arrival of 433 more German sailors-the crew of the Eitel Fried erich. the famous German raider-at the prison camp at Fort McPherson recently presented a scene of strik- ing contract to the stories that come across the sea of the horrors en- dured by allied soldiers held pris- oners of war in the camps of Ger many.
 The long special train from Fort Oglethorpe pulled up at Fort McPher- son in the falling dusk. and the pris- oners, big. stalwart fellows most of them, filed out and lined up. Among them. however, Captain Small, quar- termaster of the prison barracks, saw four old men, of 50 or more, perhaps. and three cripples. Obtain ing permission to carry these men in his motor car, Captain Small with the assistance of several sol- diers, bundled thom and whirled them away through the post grounds 1 to their new home.
 A company of the guard from the prison barracks met the train and ] forced back the crowds who curiously and silently watched the prisoners l detrain There was no noise. no | IDiil uSiOil- HtN dllSHltu HUH lIltlT train without commands and lined up while the officer in charge made a careful count. Then the prisoners marched through the gates of the | fort and down the company street to their own barracks.
 As the prisoners arrived at tn, gates of the prison camp, almost five hundred of their countrymen, already Of the camp. burst into the Watch on the Rhine" their voices carrying the national anthem of Germany in a deep toned roar, while the new corners remained silent and impas-
 sive. They were again counted papers exchanged between the com manders of the guards and receipts made out and signed.
 Then the men were allowed to break their uneven formation whil, cheer after cheer and song after song were given. They seemed tC be perfectly happy and to have re- garded the trip from Chattanooga rather in the light of an outing than a hardship.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

of the Orient But the general has diplomatic functions as well, for he has the point of contact with the Italian army on his left Also this is the home of Themistocle, chief of that band of Albanian guerillas whicn rules southern Albania with an iron hand. This power can be of great advantage 10 the Allies, and General Sale uses if in dealing with the rest less native population.
 Koritza is distinctly Albanian with its streets filled with Albanians in their picturesque costumes. full of color. lt is the home also of many Albanians who have been in the United States. and who have intro duced a new and progressive spirit because of this sojOurn in America. The postmaster told me that one million francs in money orders from Albanians in America came back every year to this one town.
 Coming over from General Groset- ti's headquarters at Florina, on the Monastr front. 75 miles east of here. there was evidence of the marvellous modern methods the French army has brought into their region, in building roads. bridges. tunnels and all the facilities of communication.
 For centuries this region has lain dormant. But suddenly it has taken on life and great military highway stretches across the country to the Adriatic This stretch from FlOrina to KoritZa winds over mountains 5000 feet high. running along the edge of cliffs where there is a sheer drop of a thousand feet It is a won derful work. of permanent value no matter how the war comes out, and
 yet nothing has been heard of it in | the roar of battle.
 1 The whole native Albanian popula | tion has been utilized for this road | making. For miles the Albanian wo- | men and children were strung along 1 the sides of the roads, breaking stone and gathering it in heaps for the i road makers. The women were smil- | ing. with their faces uncovered, SC different from the witch-like Turk 1 ish women of Macedonia who keeL l their faces yelled except the eyes i Reaching g high point rounding | Lake Presba, one of the big fresl water lakes. 50 miles long. there was
 a view of the headquarters of Gen. eral Tartchoff and the Russian divi. sion, on the southern border of the
 lake.
 "They have a singular militar, system,' said one of the officers.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
LODGE LORE
Woodfnsn of the World


 Under the general heading. Are You Patriotic?" Sovereign A. L. Hig- gins, clerk of Phoenix camp, No. ,, Woodmen of the World, has issued the following letter, addressed in general to members of the order:
 Are You Patriotic Sure you are for you have responded cheerfully and promptly to all the appeals that have been made to you by the officials of our beloved United States of America. Are You Loyal to the w. o. WI am certain that you are for by your cooperation and help we have been able to build up Phoenix camp No. D, Woodmen of the World in less than three years from a membership of 159 to more than 450 members. I want to appeal to your patriotism and loyalty for the following reasons:
 Please Read This-Every camp of the Woodmen of the World in the two states of Arizona and New Mexico will be engaged in a membership contest and we have a fine opportunity to put Phoenix and the Phoenix camp No. 5 w. o. w. on the map in good shape
 How Can We Do It?-State Mana ger NJ L. Stewart has arranged for every camp in the two states of Ari- zona and New Mexico to roll up the largest possible number of new mem bers between now and January l, 1918 just a month to work, December, and now is our chance to get into the lime light. See all of your friends and as sociates who should be members ol the W. o. W. the greatest fraterna insurance order in the world; get them to make application and become mem hers Of this order during December while the low rate of only goo is
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
HARVEST HOME
 FESTIVAL PLAN

Not the least important of the an nual Thanksgiving day observances will be the Harvest Home festival siv- en yearly under the auspices of the Trinity Episcopal Pro-Catedral. As in other years donations of vegetables, fruits, flowers and canned foods will be urged in order that the "decora- tions" may be in keeping with the oc- casion. And also as in other years these decorations will be turned over to St. Luke's Home.
 Particularly this year it is expected that, with bumper crops throughout the Salt River valley, the donations will be in accordance and that these will be a material help to St. Luke's. No gift of vegetables, fruit home made preserves or flowers will be too large or too small to win gratitude from the sanitarium authorities and the patients. Superintendent Bertrand k. Cocks said last evening that the Thanksgiving period is always looked forward to by those whose condition is such that they are obliged to spend weeks and months as patients at St. Luke's. The work is so non- -sectarian that aid of this kind comes from every quarter.
 The special Thanksgiving day scrv- ices at the Cathedral House will con- sist of talks by Rt. Rev. j. w. Atwood, Episcopal bishop of the diocese of Ari- l zona; Dean William Scarlett and Canon Bertrand R. Cocks. In addi- tion there will be brief talks on op- portunities for service because of the war. Secretary Harry Welch of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will tell of the opportunities offered by the Red Cross. Warren McArthur will talk OR the conservation of food. and Rev. J. L. Marquis. pastor of the Pres | byterian church. will speak of the op- | portunities offered by the Y. M. C. A. l The service. will begin at 10: 3l ! o'clock in the morning and cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend. There will be a collection for the benefit Of the Associated Charities
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

my lady's perfume could not be made, for it is used as a base for all scents. Periodically, it has most dis agreeable odor and is obtained from the ciyet cat, native of Asia and Africa. Last year s145,00O worth of this article came into this country, packed in bullock horns the method employed in exporting it since the days of Solomon. In the Far East it is used for flavoring candies as well as for incense. To give an idea of the value of the animal which con- tributes this article to commerce, let me state that in trading a civet cat is always reckoned by the natives as worth one OK.
 Ambergris, a solid, fatty. inflam able substance, of dull gray or vel low color. streaked like marble, is the intestinal tract of the sperm whale It is often found floating or the sea, and also in the abdomen o1 the whale. Its chief use is q bast for perfume and for flavoring 1T cooking. Last week, in New Bedford an American whaler came to DOT with 231 pounds of this article oI l board which it picked up at sea worth approximately $S0 an ounce. Some of our brightest and bes colors come from cochineal, an insec which feeds on a species of cactu known as nafal, which grows in Peru Mexico Algiers and Spain. The Aztec ! first used it and it was so valuable l that it was mentioned as one of tn staple tribute to the Spanish erowl in 15S1. The female insect only ar used and are collected from tn plant by brushing them into bags which are then immersed in boil | ing water. They arc then drie, and shipped.
 Spanish fly is another insect mucl used in medicine as an irritant. It i gathered from the lilac bushes O southern Europe at night. by shakin, the branches, the collectors hand and face being protected by veils an, gloves against he volatile acrid dis charge of the beetles. Then the iu sects are killed by immersion in ho vinegar. One one -hundredth U-100 of grain of Spanish fly placed oi the lip rapidly causes a blister.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
KOR|TZA DOES NOT
 SHOW VERY MANY
 EFFECTS IF MAR
Republican A. p. Leased wirs1

ARMY HEADQUARTERS, KOR- TEA, Albania, Nov. 24.-GeneraI Sales headquarters are located here. at the furthest point west of the left wing of the Army of the Orient lt is where the long front across Macedonia tapers off and joins the Italian army running across Albania to the Adriatic. This Italian occu- patton of Albania is a separate oper- ation with separate army The junction of these two armies-the Army of the Orient across Mace donia, and the Italian army across Albania-is 25 miles west of here where the last Frehch and the first Jlfalian camps are side by side the reuch called Kinami- Selnica and the Italian, Ersek. As koritza is well within Albania. this gives the French allies about 90 miles of Albanian front and the Italians the rest. about goo miles, to Santa Quaranto and Nalona on the Adriatic.
 Coming into this headquarters town there were signs that the enemy was not far off. The big orthodox st. George church showed a huge shell-hole through the roof. just over the altar. 1t was made by a Bulgar raider There were other damaged places but on the whole the town is reasonably free from attack. for d recent offensive of the Allied forces has driven the Austro- -Bulgars forty miles north to the three big lakes separating Albania. Eerbia and Macedonia.
 General Sales headquarters are in the former residence of the archi- mede. or orthodox archbishop. with portraits of orthodox prelates on the walls, surrounded by the richly mounted cutlasses, rifles and pistols of the native Albanians. Here the general directs the fighting opera lions on this left flank of the Arms
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

An officer tells them to report at a given point. They do not march there together in an organized body but break up in groups, going by themselves. and assemble at the given point. It is not a troop but flock
 There was a sudden diversion al this point. as a succession of cannon shots echoed through the mountains from unseen batteries The shots were all directed at the same spot. high above. and burst in vapory cot ton balls all around a little speck- q Bulgar airplane.
 This Albania is a real land of prom ise with big oaks and a virgin soil. but backward, very backward, Tn civilization.
 Yet that has preserved the race, said a French officer, flor these men are big because they have none of | the vices of civilization"
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

charged for admission. You may not
 induce a man to join the W. o. w. the first time you approach him. but men
 tion it to him often and tell him that it is the best and safest insurance, just as good as old line insurance and much cheaper. The Woodmen of the World never fails to pay just claims, being
 the clerk of one of the largest camps I know whereof I speak. We have a
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

reserve fund of more than s24000 GOO.
 When Can We Do It2--Get all the new members between now and Janu- ary 1st. December will be the time to roll up a large membership. The con test will close December 31st Let us make a long pull, a strong pull and pull altogether and get the largest in crease of members and thus put Phoe- nix and our Camp No. , on the map
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25

good and proper. Shall we take first place, or shall we drop away in the rear? Let us resolve to be in first place By securing new members you will benefit greatly each man whq joins and you will win some of the beautiful ana valuable prizes spoken of in my last letter.
 FraternallY yours.
 A. L. HIGGINS. Clerk. :,
Arizona republican., 1917-11-25
CIVET IS BASE FOR
 ALL THE PERFUMES

(E'rom L.eslie's) How many of my readers have ever heard of civet? Yet without civet