davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

The state department will send out
the new special state aid blanks for
rural schools about Sept. l. The blanks
will then be sent out to the district
clerks and application for aid mus. be
made as soon as possible after that.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

The teacher had been telling the pu
pills about the great forests, particu-
larly the pines. and had asked II any
one could tell which Of the pines had
the sharpest needles. Johnny, In the
front row, raised his hand and OH being
asked, said, "The porcuplne."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09
EDUCATIONAL.
(By J. w. Voboril.)

Teachers checks for special state aid
have been received by the superintend-
ent. Teachers may call at the Office
for their checks. Those not called for
tute August 1915.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

Teachers who have not already sent
in a school engagement blank with
complete data please do so. Prompt
attention to this matter will assist the
Superintendent in collecting statistics
for the Annual.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

The Superintendent would appreciate
letter from each district clerk stating
what Improvements were voted for at
their annual school meeting.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

At the republican convention held in
this city on Saturday last the following
delegates were chosen: State Conven-
tion, G. G. Sedgwick, Thomas T.. Tor
rison, Il. Schmidt, DR.. Il. s. O'Connell
and M. Vryszyski Congressional Con
vention, J. S. Anderson, Charles
Sweeting, J. B. Schuette, II. Fulten,
Q. A. Danforth G. A. Forrest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

DIED.-On Friday July 25, 1873, at
3 ID o'clock, Catherine McNulty, wife
Of John Morrisey, native OF Omagh.
County Tyrone, Ireland, aged thirty
two years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

Owing to the absence OF Prof. Gra-
ham the management OF the institute
has devolved on Messrs. Viebahn and
Kirwan.-Mr. Viebahn's reputation as
an educator is second to none in the
state. He has the faculty, possessed
by few, of holding the attention of
teachers to the exercise in hand with
out those extraneous aids usually re.
sorted to. His method Of developing a
subject is natural, logical, systematic.
Mr.. kirwan, though young in insti-
tute work, acquits himself in a manner
that would do credit TO person of
larger experience. The high reputa-
tion which the institute attained dur.
ing the first two weeks it was in ses-
sion will be maintained throughout by
these gentlemen.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

MARRIED.-aorn .-Bingleman. In
this city, July 81, 1873, at the residence
of the BRIDES father, by John F. Zins,
Esq, Mr.. John Z. Horn to Miss May
j. Binglemap, both of this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

T. L. Cleary, last years teacher of
the lst ward school, left this morning
for Oconto, where he will teach. We
warn the Ocontoites that Mr.. Cleary
leaves here with good record, both as
a teacher and an exemplary young
man. If he returns with satisfactory
credentials all will he well.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

Rev. l. b. Torrlson OF Chicago is
spending few weeks In the city.
He conducted services in the Norweg.
Ian Lutheran church On Sunday even
ing last and his sermon is spoken OF
In the highest terms by those who
heard IL.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

RESULTS OF SUNDAYS GAMES.
Kosciuskos /; Sheboygan,2,
Manitowoc, II; Americans, l.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

Mr.. J. D. Markham, wife and daugh-
ter, who have been visiting friends and
dividdg their time as equitably as
possible between the several states Of
New York, Conn, Mass, Vermont, re-
turned last week after six weeks
cruise in apparent health.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09
The True University.

The true university, these days. is a
collection Of books.-Thomas Carlyle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

District No. Schleswig has voted to
build basement under their school
and to install furnace.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-09

Advertise In the Pilot.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
Growing Street Trees.

Trees grown for street or highway
planting, especially the deciGuous
species and varieties, should be grown
for two or three years in the nursery
and transplanted once each year. root
pruned and tOp-pruncd at each moving.
This treatment will induce vigorous
and well-distributed root system Of
great number Of feeding fibers in a
small area. The side shoots on the stem
should be removed TO q height Of six or
seven feet, carefully trimming the
trunk so scars will heal over smooth.
The earlier these are removed the
quicker will the recovery be and the
smoother the tree trunk. Trees so
treated will at three years Of age be
ten TO fifteen feet high with diameter
Of at least two inches at the base.
Trees so grown will quickly adjust
themselves to new positions and after
the first year prove quite resOurceful If
left to themselves, without special care
f in favorable locations.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07

when all the brown sediment will be
removed and the glass will be bright
and shining.
To clean white enamel woodwork with
little labor, use warm water 70 which
has been added Il few tablespoonful
of whiting. a cheap substance which
can be bought at any drug store. Wipe
and rub dry with a dry cloth.
Ozone cleans engravings and bleach
es paper perfectly without injuring the
fiber. II can also be used for remOv-
ing mildew and other stains from en-
cravings and pictures that have been
Soiled by hanging against a damp wall.
The ozone may be generated by put
ting piece OF phosphorus in the bot
tom of a vessel partly covered with
water. Put the picture over the dish
so that the fumes will do the bleach
Ing.
Gilt frames which have become dis
colored may be frightened if they are
thoroughly cleaned. With small
brush remove all dust. then brush with
the white of egg beaten with pinch
Of salt and soda. After a few minutes
wash this off with soft water and dry
with n flannel cloth.
4 balky curtain rod, If small enough
to slip a thimble over, will slip through
the lace without a protest. If larger
pole is used. wrap the end with n piece
of cloth tied firmly over the end.
There are a few people who still
are unaware that n drawer that sticks
may be disciplined with a piece Of
soap rubbed on its edRS.
Ways Of tightening the labor Of
window washing: 4 teaspOOnful of
glyceria and a little ammonia 10 a
gallon Of water is said to make win
dOws sparkle like crystal. Another:
Add tablespoonful Of vinegar TO a
quart Of water. Wash with n soft
cloth and wipe dry with a lintless dry
one.
Mating may be shellaced thus pre-
serving IL and also staining IL any col
or TO match the room furnishings.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
Misuse of Vines.

The mission of the vine is not TO
smother and obscure the beauty Of
architecture, but to embellish it light
", with a delicate, almost fragile
touch: to relieve the harsh mOnOtOn-
Gus lines too often present. Vines
lose their beauty as they lose all
chance of contrast with architecture
over which they Chamber. Buildings
and other man-made things are I'M
changing; vines are constantly chang
ing. The beauty of contrast is great
est while the first-preSent is still dom
inant. When the building or other
object is half covered with vines the
charm and beauty Of contrast is on
the wane. There Is, in addition. an
air of deSOlatiol and neglect about
any object entirely or even nearly COW
cred with vines. 1t suggests abandon
ment by man to the gradual annihila-
ton by the forces Of nature, the con-
temptation of which is unpleasant. II
is the duty of man To subdue nature
ere this coarse overgrowth becomes
too pronounced. Preserve the delicate,
clinging mantle of the vine
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
House With Double Roof.

BY adopting some tropical ideas of
house building. Florida landowner
has constructed on the banks Of the
Miami river n dwelling that promises
The maximum Of comfort i'm summer.
The house is described In Popular Me-
'haniCs. II is of simple twO-StOry
frame design. with low-pitchcd roof.
but the roof is double. with Il cOnSId-
cradle air space between, which serves
70 protect the upper story from the
direct heat of The sun. There are also
wide twO-Story screened pOrCheS
around the house on three sides. 50
as To get all the benefit Of the north
east trade wind which prevails during
the summer. The porches are all un-
der the double roof which has over
hanging caves. This style Of cOnStruc-
ton is common in Java and Ceylon.
and is also found in the Panama Canal
zone. bur the house on the Miami IS
believed to be the first Of its kind in
the United States, as well rs the first
In Florida.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
A BADGE OF HONOR.

One Of the first things a boy scout
must learn is the significance of the
scout badge, and in compliance with
This requirement he learns that the
trefoil refers to the three points in the
scout oath; that the scroll with up
turned ends suggests a smile, for "a
scout is cheerful and the knot is to
remind the boy to do "a good turn
daily"
This satisfies the requirements of
the test, but it is in fact only a small
part of the significance Of the scout
badge. Ii is possible that when the
first scout wore the first badge il meant
not much more than is stated in the
handbook, but with every year. as the
movement builds mp history and tradi-
lions and a record of things accom-
plshed. the significance OF the scout
badge grows.
Today the boy who goes 70 u strange
place wearing n scout badge will not
depend on chance in selecting his COM
paniOnS. The scout badge and Certi-
ticatcs give an entree To the compan-
ionship OF scouts; in other words, it
leads To the COmpanionShip of boys
who are trustworthy and loyal, who
are courteous and clean and reverent
the type Of boy with whom any par
ent is glad to have his boy associated.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07

that. | would. There couldn't be any
happiness in such a marriage. Never.
She went back among the guests, but
the words of the two gOSSipS were
whizzing through her brain and tug
ging at her heart.
The elder Of the Two. the one who
had spoken first. she knew, and the
woman met her as though she had been
her dearest friend. Grace made no
difference in her response. After all,
1t might be all true. and we can't ex-
pect too much Of the ordinary human
creature. Grace was not Of the Ordi-
nary. She was girl who thought,
who had high aspirations, and who be-
lieved that life need not be Flooding
and commonplace, which would ac-
count for the woman of low level not
seeing anything in her.
The next evening she said to young
Fleming: Il thought that contestants
claim was settled, but ii seems not. l
may never get that money"
We'll, money is a good thing to
have" he said. For your sake hope
you get it; but if you don't we can
worry along on my salary, can't we?'
Il cOuld-and l wouldn't worry she
laughed.
WhereupOn Bert's answer was TO
take her face between his hands and
kiss her eyes and smiling mouth.
1t seemed while he was with her she
could never again let Il doubt Of him
enter her mind. But the next day it
came at times with little singing
pain.
Bert brought to see her an old
friend, n college cham. Jack Fisher by
name He had lately entered the law
firm that was administering the will
Of which she was one Of the heirs. He
became interested In the girl and
called occasionally on pretext Of bus
mess. on one of these occasions Grace
told him what she had overheard at
the tea. She wondered the next mo-
ment why she had made cOnfidant OF
this man. But she was beginning 10
be overwrought, well-nigh ObseSsed
with the idea that Fleming might be
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
Wisdom Of the Donkey.

A donkey can learn wisdom from ex-
nerienCe. Thales was a Greek philoso-
pher OF old times, and he had very
philosophical mule. This humble crea-
ture. without pride Of ancestry or hope
Of posterity. was employed in carrying
salt from the place where it was pre-
pared to the place where IL was used.
The intelligent donkey made the jour
ney back and forth alone. One day,
I'm crossing the stream. which had been
swollen by rains. he found the salt in
the bags on his back, becoming soaked
with the water, leaked out, making
the wet sack much lighter 10 carry
than the dry load Of salt. The next
load he carried, he waded in where the
water was deep, and unloaded himself
again. He kept this up until his owner
set watch over him, and found him
wandering about the bed of the stream
irving 10 find q pool deep enough 10
relieve him OF his load of salt. Here
is where the wisdom of animals be-
comes foolishness TO men. They put a
couple of sacks Of wool upon his back,
and this. absorbing water, loaded him
heavier. Here the mule gave up his
fight with mankind.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
NOT CROWDED YET
Plenty Of Room in Heaven. Say
the StatiStiCianS.
hstheraticjans Comp Interesting
Figures Based on the Dimensions
as Stated m Bible

me d'h4'hs''H> - L'"'t" are pam
y N'a'''. .ii ~" i.i.''.. 'U' 'h'| "T" :"
graf '''h' Il" one l'' HAS wee" "''" 10
''""'' '"''' Z" NE"r'> mar ."" 10
F'"N-'" '' '"">' I"'l"'. however.
'"'E ''' '"''.' '''' '.'''- h''''' j. ..''
'.' '''.' i'"''.
"' ,">.> "' ''' '4...'...'~ 90. ',.. ~.-.
o.. .'"''h j. ''''''' j" l''''..'......@
- .'''' N...' "' '..'.>..''' '.'' go
-" .'.. ..' .'....' '.... .' ..
...
Oh.
.,.
.'.' .' ... .'.....
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
FI(\rI[ TOWN
Helps
AGAINST THE WOODEN FENCE
Wire for Boards Around Yards
OF Tenement Houses.

u-,,.r.- s,,,,.... -,,I a., ,.,.,I -
-.
Inr,o, how, h.., .,,,t..,.,,., Lv 49,,
t.rc,,-,.,t Lors.. c,,.,..f,+.. - +,.s
Cr.,r.f,v o-..,,.i,,,i., STU - v.,,.
Work "Iorr I...-,. nv. - tir.,r,.
L,o-J ,.,.... ul.f..r. f,.,.r... ,;... ....l ,r.,
..,.,.,,,.,,,,,r..-..,, &c ,.,,raf.,. nm, 49,.
and in their rra,, b.. substituted Nv
or,n7 yyrr. fences ~. c.,.,...r.... ,...
Glars
"L,va,,. o.,.r,- % on ...,r.,,.,,. ~
,.r......,', t..,.-,. .,..... r-',T'.. ...s
o-.t...,.. IN J.. ..,.., ...'. =, 49,.
,.....,.....,. :, d.. ...,......... ,.....
o. ,,,...,.. ,..,. ,.,...~.l ,.,..,-h. :..,......
o....rs r,.f,.., ..,....,....l ,r... +f.. ..,..r
wire f.r.. will o., ,r.1 fD rr.yf1.
moro attractive and sanitary r,..r
wards -r,r,-r.,b rho ,f-,-
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
Mine Coal in River Beds.

II has been known for some time
that large quantities AT anthracite coal
existed in the beds Of certain rivers
running through the anthracite regions
Of Pennsylvania. the coal having been
washed down years ago. In the Sus-
quehanna river, the SchuyIkill and the
Lehigh. these deposits are exceedingly
heavy. being found in greatest guam
titles in pockets along the river beds.
During the last few years companies.
independent of owners and operators
Of coal mines. have been at work dig
ginC out this coal by means Of dredGeS,
selling it afterwDrd direct To the con-
sumner. The coal is said To be of cx-
cellent quality, in fact. much Of it is
superior To that obtained direct from
the mines. The cost of dredging aver
ages about u cents a ton and the
prices To consumers have been as low
as 81 30.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
A Justifable Blow.

Ever punctual himself. King George
III expected similar punctuality in 9th
erS. Lord Hartford knew and respect
ed his royal masters wishes. So one
day. when he had an appointment at
Windsor for twelve o'clock. he was
overwhelmed at hearing the clock
strike the noon hour just as he was
passing through the hall. Furious at
being n minute late. he raised his cane
and smashed the glass of the clock =
face. The king. knowing nothing of
the episode, let him off with a slight
rcprimand.
The next time that the earl called
on the king, however, he was received
less graciOusly.
Hereford" said his majesty, how
csme you to strike the clock"
"The clock struck first. Your Ma
jesty," was Hertfords immediate re-
jOinder.
The aptness Of the speech and the
mock solemnity of the culprit in de-
livering it won the kings laughter and
fOrgiveness.-YOuths Companion.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
insomnia Only a Habit,

One OF the reasons why insomnia il
so much dreaded is that 1t is wrongly
conceived by many of the laity TO be
disease There Is no such disease
and in It's simple form, where there IL
no positive disease in the background,
II is merely bad cell habit. kept alive
by some fault In the manner Of living.
some breach Of brain discipline, or
some disturbance in the functions Of
the body that results in insistent mes-
sages being sent TO the brain Centcrs
during sleep or while we are trying 10
sleep. Trying 10 sleep is n pathetic
and futile task, and much better re-
suits usually can be obtained by not
trying TO sleep.-World's Work.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07

~.
ne aver Of chicken, season with salt
o pepper and place the remainder of
W enleken on this, cover with boiling
'a'd' cover tightly and simmer for
W hour. The gravy should be thick
uto WITH flour, it may be blended
aihsa little Of the broth. using n
hnth. VI "
s''mpets-Dissolye a half of a COM
rsssed-yeast cake in a little warm
-iA add more, making three cupfuls
mk' add a half teaspOonful of salt,
- sur IN four cupfuls of flour. let
van aaa overnight, and in the Morning
:. ~ Two tablespOonfuls of melted but
ana fourth of a teaspoonful of
"a olssolyed in a tablespoonful of
water Beat thoroughly, put into
:. 0euered muffin rings. filling them
~ nll; let rise half-hour and
@ae IN a quick oven.
sa,l' Con carne.-Grind a pound Of.
ssad steak, then brown it in two
-, Ssoaiuls Of beef drippings. Cover
wiling water, cook until tender.
ss 90. with salt and a tablespoonful
n'h powder, add a can of kidney
-. TWO tablespoonfuls of chopped
l quart Of tomatoes and sim.
ss.. sAei the tomato pulp is entirely
'ea Serve hot with rice.
a. . = Ham With Apples.-Have q
M J. J, nam cut an inch thick, wipe,
~, - most Of the fat, and rub in as
/. a Of III cupfuls Of brown sugar
~ vii take up. Lay in a pan and
4 WIN ten cloves. Pare and cut
4. 1 apples in quarters and lay
49,. around the ham. Sprinkle the
y 'la,ns sugar over the apples and
= !. aalf cuptul of water carefully,
4. : ,dislodge the sugar. Cover and
. minutes, or until the ham is
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
SCOUT ACTIVITIES.

A scout can kindle Il fire in the for
est the wctteSt day and he seldom
uses more than one match. When no
matches can be- had he can still have a
fire, for he knows the Secret OF the rub
bling sticks used by the Indians, and
he knows how To start blaze with
only his knife blade and piece Of
flint. He knows, also, the danger OF
forest fires. and he kindlcs blaze that
will not spread. The fire once started,
what a meal he can prepare out there
in the open. Just watch him and COM
pare his appetite with that of boy
who lounges at u lunch counter in "A
crowded city. He knows the unwrit-
ten rules OF the campfire and ne con-
tributes his share To the pleasures OF
the council. lie also knows when TO
sit silent before the ruddy enbers and
give his mind free play.
4 troops Of Boy Scouts in Lexington,
by quick work, saved the household
goods OF S. L. Mattingly. Mr.. Mat
tingly's residence was outside the fire
limits and as q consequence the house
was burned 10 the ground. The house,
however, was insured, but the furni-
ture was not. Mr.. Mattingly has ex-
pressed his gratitude to the scouts.
A scout is kind to everything that
lives. He knows that horses, dogs and
cats have their rights, and he respects
them. A scout prides himself upon
doing good turns" and no day in his
life is complete unless he has been Of
aid 10 some person.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
Let Nature Rule.

In gardening Of extent be true 20 art
and nature and do not wreak viola
ton Of either on the landscape for the
sake of being original. II is not neces-
sary. or indeed best for your garden 10
possess any feature or effect that Will
distinguish il from many others. Your
large garden should be marked for its
fidelity to nature so far as the latter
NAV be followed while still recosniz-
ing the fullest use Of the premises by
man. Strive only to make the useful
beautiful.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
Apple an Ancient Fruit.

The wild apple, or the crabapple,
has been known in Europe and Asia
from remote times. and ii is believed
that the ancients developed it into an
edible and fairly palatable fruit. for
the Romans introduced into Britain
a variety of the apple which was su-
periOr to the native wild apples that
the inhabitants of Albion had previ-
Ously known. The evolution of the
apple has employed the thought and
effort Of many great men. There are
hundreds OF well-known varieties in
the United States.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07

!. hottie and applied T." i..' Woo" III
s,ore when lighted by "a match.
harms long enough TO start the wood
Srrnirg. This same ho.r." Of hrro-
". uoistens Il cloth 20 keep the ror-
lain sink white and stainless. nnr
" make her own baking powder.
ring II pure and At less cost. Mix
,ornd of pure cream uf tartar. six
.rees of tartaric acid and "a pint Of
ar, together and sifr at least ttT" or
!, times. Place in tin cans and keep
s,stIy covered; use as any other bah-
hs powder.
n uede shoes become shiny. rub
,1,b A fine piece Of emery paper.
VAep shoes squeak run lin>ced oil in
"A the sole. Sandpaper also Removes
ss shine from clothing.
Mn -four with lye and fill the mouse
slss The most courageous mouse
Mn not reopen such a hole.
An emergency funnel may be made
NJ rolling into a cone shape a piece
q writing paper.
A new kind Of toast. Slice a loaf Of
.ysd through to the lower crust.
having that intact. Place the loaf in
ne oven until thoroughly heated and
dshtly crisp arOund.the edges. Serve
As loaf whole and very hot; each may
Iasa be served with Il hot slice. II
nav be buttered before going into the
oven Il desired.
handy pie crimper is made by US
ma large screw along the edge OF the
PIE.
An upholstered chair may be
daned nicely after a thorough dust
h In the open air. Rub il with a
god big pan Of hot bran, brush well
nd the chair will be clean.
Lets tough steak lie In olive oil and
vinegar, turning 1t once during the
rheBing process. An hour will serve
% soften the fibers Of the meat. max
ne Il very much more palatable. Use
egsl parts of oil and vinegar.
70 dean spots on silk without leav-
hg ring. use a paste of magncsia
md gasoline. Rub dry and air well
hse using the garment.
Photographs which have become
sied by dust and dry speckS may be
dssned with cloth dampened in alcO-
MI
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
lnverted-Crown Pavement.

Sary and is said To have proven very
In case Il pavement that
is laid without curb has the usual
curved crown the water will eventual
~ wash away the earth under the
edges. This concrete was laid . inches
thick and IS feet wide. with expansion
Joints inserted every 80 fect.-Popular
Mechanics Magazine.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1917-06-07
STREET THAT NEEDS NO CURB
That Water Drains Through the
Middle Of the Thoroughfsre.

The streets Of n new residence dis
trict in Cedar Rapids. Ia, have been
improved recently with an inverted
crown concrete paving. That is. the
center Of the street is a tritlc lower
than the sides. 50 that the water drains
down through the middle Of the thor
puchfare. This makes cUrhS unncccS>