davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19

festive American manner, but, as ]
say, we got to like 1t after while.
Then, too, they do not do any hazing
in the French navy, and this surprised
us. We had expected to go through
the mill Just as we did when we Joined
the American service, but nobody slung
hand at us. On the contrary, every
garby aboard was kind and decent and
extremely courteous, and the fact that
we were from the States counted lot
with them. They used to brag about
1t to the crews Of other ships that were
not so honored.
But this kindness we might have ex-
pected. It is just like Frenchmen in
any walk Of life. With hardly an ex-
ception, / have never met one of this
nationality. who %as not anxious to
help you in Cd way he could; ex-
tremely generous, though not reckless
with small change, and almost always
CHEEKY and there with a smile IN any
weather. A fellow asked me once why
II was that almost the whole world
loves the French, and told him 1t was
because the French love almost the
whole world, and show 1t. And think
that Is the reason, too.
About the only way you can describe
the Poilus, on land or sea, is that they
are gentle. That is, you always think
that word when you see one and talk
to hlm-unless you happen to see him
within bayonet distance of Fritz.
The French sailors sleep between
decks In hunks, instead Of hammocks,
and as I had not slept in bunk since
my Southerndown days, 1t was pretty
hard on me. So got hold Of some
heaving line, which is one-Quarter-inch
rope, and rigged up a hammock. In
my spare time taught the others how
to make them, and pretty soon every
body was doing It.
When I taught the sailors to make
hammocks, I figured, of course. that
they would use them as we did-that
is. sleep in them. They were greatly
pleased at first, but after they had
tried the stunt Of getting In and stay
ing in, 1t was another story. A ham
mock is like some other things-it
works while you sleep-and If you are
not on to 1t, you spend most of your
sleeping time hitting the floor. Our
gun captain thought I had put over q
trick hammock on him, but I did not
need to; every hammock is a trick
hammock.
Also, I taught them the way we
make mats out Of rope. to use while
sleeping on the steel gratings near the
entrance to stoke holes. In cold wealth
err this part Of the ship is more COM
Portable than the ordinary sleeping
quarters, but without mat 1t gets too
not.
American soldiers and sailors get
the best food in the world, but while
the French navy chow was not fancy,
1t was clean and hearty, as they say
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19

we have is yours" to the Trencn. These
French women, young and old, could
be mother and a sweetheart and
sister all at the same time to any hairy
old ex-convict In the legion, and do Il
In way that made him feel like a 1T
tie boy ut the time and rich church
member afterwards. The only thing
we did not like about this trip was
that there were not enough stations
along that line. There is a tip that
the French engineers will not take,
am afraid.
There is another thing about the
French women that l have noticed, and
that is this: There are pretty girls in
every country under the sun, but the
plain girls in France are prettier than
the plain ones In other countries. They
might not show It in photographs, but
in action there is something about
them that you cannot explain. have
never seen an ugly French girl who
was not easy to look at.
We finally got to Dixmude, after
having spent about eighteen hours on
the way. On our arrival one company
was sent to the reserve trenches and
my company went to the front line
trench. We were not placed In train
ing camps, because most of us had
been under FIRE before. never had
but that was not supposed to mako
any difference. They say If you can
stand the legion you can stand any.
thing.
Before we entered the communica-
ton trench, we were drawn up along
side of crossroad for a rest, and to
receive certain accoutrements. Pretty
soon we saw bunch Of Boches com.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19

down East. For breakfast we had
bread and coffee and sardines; at noon
a boiled dinner. mostly beans, which
were old friends Of mine, and of the
well-named navy variety; at four in
the afternoon. pint Of vino, and at
six, supper OF soup, coffee. bread and
beans.
Although the French "seventy-five"
is the best gun In the world, their ma
val guns are not as good as ours, and
their gunners are mostly older men.
But they will give youngster gun
rating If he shows the stun.
Shortly after I went aboard the Cas-
sard, we received instructions to pro-
ceed to Spezia. Italy, the large Italian
naval base. The voyage was without
Incident. but when we dropDed anchor
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19


that time
You might away" The unsympatizer
II myself take notice people don't tumble themselves
on ca The nj
"FOry
"he buttons wohnd
the elbows scorchng inside
have One"
troubled
extended
woudha tickets
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19

burg WHAT'S matter here?
They
sharp lookout all the time reckon there's of that You
broken
a days-hi hereI"
mighty
o a
panama
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19
CTo BE coNrINuEp.l
She Earned Il.

Ny little daughter came in with
penny. asked her where she found
It, and she said: II earned 1t. You
see. Carter called me bad girl aud /
was going to fght him, but he hed
some pennies. so 1 told him If he
would give me q penny I NOD0pt
fight him--and he did"
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19

Also she was mad enough to bite nails.
She said so. Having expressed her
willingness to partake of cold iron
she paused for the woman with her
to wedge in sympathetic remark
which was where she made her mis-
take.
II don't see how you could expect
store to take back goods you have cut
into. You were foolish to have bought
it in the first place, seeing you are too
chunky for checks"
NIm no such n fhinnl Yrr, tho
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19

and looked ahead with an ever-watch-
full eye.
Each time the car stopped to let
passenger get on or of people scut-
tied across the track with the same
apparent inscrutability that makes a
hen cross road. No one seemed the
least afraid of being run over. Such
reckless Irritation with danger sur
prised at least one stranger-looking
man who sat on front seat and could
see what was going on.
"Say, motorman, I'm new to this
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19
anyway Oldish Man Had Way With the Babies

WOMAN with baby her shoulder
n her by somewhat oldish The baby mother
red that embaErasmenyou
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19
Of Course Her Middle Name Was Generosity, But

CHE knitting
- pink tang wreathed with
they
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19

your own self, with lot of passengers
wishing you and your child were in
Halifax-make 1t Jericho, it sounds
worried half to death. But the baby
lacked the finer emotions. He merely
considered his lungs. OF course, It
might have been she-being, but Il
didn't matter. 1t could bawl either
way.
The woman was getting more wor-
ried every instant, and the baby
...Ii...-
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19


The baby qeed down. The daned his
relief smiled
man looked the pride Of one who coqers And when the baby had ehud
q und o
I am justan
q with the ladies'"
H-as II u1ey understood about nbbonA
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19

within the vision need AS the marine would get 20
back Leave
wondering
o sergeant ask.
this question would
the the me blush and start to
explain
Thats right" right
would
Meigs around
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19
GUNNER DEPEW SHOWS THE PoILUS HOW AN AMERICAN
NAVAL GUNNER CAN SHOOT.

synopsAbert author the tells of his service
which he attained the rank Of chief
petty gunner world starts after he
discharge the and he leaves for
O determination to enlist
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19
Dare Death and Injury Under Trolley Car Wheels

atmosphere majority
the
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19

each marine had q girl on his arm.
Just within the gate to the camp,
and to one side of the guardhouse, was
an American flag, standing in the sod.
1t was not a large flag, neither was 1t
a smull one, just medium-slzed Amer
can Gag.
Each marine passed through the
gate with his girl on his arm, all right,
and each marine failed to see the flag.
When 1t was taken into consideration
that the flag was just without the
range Of vision and the girl was we'll
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19

Depew gets his first experience
In the front line trenches al
DIxmude and learns how the
British Tommles "carry on"
He tells about It In the next In
staIlment.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-09-19
Visiting Marines Made Victims Of Soldiers Joke

WAsHINGToNThe baseball the Florida military
between
co day. All the marines
The Little River news., 1918-12-18
CANTEENA AT FRONT FOR AMERICAN "BIRD MEN'

N American flying men in France are to receive special attention from the American Red Cross as the result of q request for such service that has been received from General Patrick, Chief of the Air Service. Because of the necessity of keeping aviators over seas in the very best mental and physical condition for their Hazardous work officials of the aviasiOn branch of the service have long felt they should have more comforts and opportunities for relaxation than. are provided by the ordinary canteen.
 In compliance with the request the Red Cross is establishing special com bination mess and recreation canteens at all points in France where our avi- ators, either students or officers, are stationed. Extra comforts and atten- tion will be provided for our "bird men" at these canteens. They will be presided over by American women of intelligence and cheerful personality, whose chief duty will be to create as much home atmosphere as possible in the circumstances.
 The American Red Cross is to have sole charge of these aviation canteens.
The Little River news., 1918-12-18
ASK THE SOLDIERS.

That the soldiers, sailors and ma rines are deeply appreciative of the cantcen service of the American Red Cross is given ample evidence many times every day. The keynote of their appreciation is perhaps best expressed on the post cards which tEey send to the folks back home" when en route to points of authorization. From a dozen picked up at random the follow ing sentiments were taken and speak for themselves:
 ..Red Cross are sure treating us great en rOute."
 "Red Cross are sure making 1t happy for us."
 Support Red Cross in everything" r"TOr Gods sake never spy No to the Red Cross. They're wonderful"
 Long live the Red Cross"
 "The Red Cross are angels to Us the way they treat us."
 "Canteen service 100 per cent. in Toledo; fifteen carloads of us well taken care of."
 "Red Cross serving coffee. Oh. they do so much for iis r
 Do all you can 10. Red Cross-they do so much for us"
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

D. R. Fawcette is down from Morri! Ferry on account of the illness of hi: wife and daughter Ruth, who are con fined to their bed with influenza.
 Why pay a dollar per dozen for eggs Just try dollar box of Eggnit 1t IS equivalent to F dozen eggs and sec what a pleasant surprise awaits you Mrs. Thill.
 Rev. R. G. Rowland and family o1 Forem n were here Monday on theil way to Hot Springs, where Rev Row land has a church for the coming year.
 Symptoms of kidney disease should receive instant attention, as neglect is dangerous. If your back aches or you have trouble with the urine begin talk ing Prickly Ash Bitters. It :s de- pendable kidney remedy. Price SIPS per bottle.-Model Drug Co.,, Special Agents.
 Mrs. Holt of Washington is in Ash down having been called to the bedside of her children, MT. and Mrs. $. A Hartsfield, who are i'll with the infiu- enza.
 ! Contribute to the cause in tho name >..l your boy or girl and let them get letters from the French adopted child. It will help your child spiritually, morally and educationally.
 John DuLaney of Little Rock spent Saturday in this city with relatives, while en route home from Washington where he has been in the interest of the food conservation.
 Gle ming, pressing and altering clothing speciality. Work done quickly and on time All work called for and delivered. All work guaran- teed. Phone 222-A. J. Bishop, Ash down, Ark.
 If you have no appetite for your meals, something is wrong in your dl- gestive organs Take dose or two Of Prickly Ash Bitters. It c;eanses the stomach, liver and bowels, creates ap- petite, vigor and cheerfulness. Price $1.25 per bottle.-Model Drug Co.,, Special Agents.
 Just received fresh shipment of Eggnit. A trial box will convince you that it is just as good as eggs to bake with. Try it in your fruit caks, pies custard, mullins, doughnuts, cookies and cornbread, or anything that calls for eggs--Mrs Thill. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook near Ogden, twins.
The Little River news., 1918-12-18
.W.S.S.-

When your digestion is poor, when your bowels are costive, when your breath is bad, when your stomach is sick or disordered, and you feel languid and low-spirited, PricKiy Ash Bitters is the remedy you need It cleanses the vital organs, purifies the bowels, and imrarts fine reeling oi strength, vigor and cheerfu.ness. Price $1.25. per bOttle.-Model Drug Co.,. Special Agents
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

NOTICE-The undersigned has taken
 up one iron gray mule at Morris Ferry, Ark, about or 5 years old, no brands or special marks, weigh; 75O or 800 lbs. The owner can by proving the right to the same and paying for this advertisement can get the mule at Morris Ferry. If not celled fro in 10 days will proceed to estray according to law This Dec. 16th, 191S.-D. R. Fawcett.
The Little River news., 1918-12-18
.W.S.S.,
Congressional Seed Distribution.

On account of the war and condi- tions prevailing, the Department of Agriculture has only small lot of vegetable seed for free distribution Any person desiring package oi these seeds can get them by dropping me postal card before January 18th being sure to give plainly their full name and address. Write Congress man Otis Wing0, Washington, D. c.
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-One pole saw rig com-
 plete Also one Jersey GOV and 2 months old calf.-J. c. Burns, Ogden, Arkansas. 2t FOR SALE--2OO bushels pea hay and
 200 bushels of corn for sale at once at my farm near ElmOre.-T. B.. Fowlkes, Ashdown, Ark. It
The Little River news., 1918-12-18
.W.S.S.
.W.S.S.-
 A Tonic Laxative

A Tonic Laxative that will remove the bile from the Liver and cleanse the System THOROUGHLY without gripping or disturbing the stomach is truly Perfect Lax ative.
 LAX.FOS WITH PEPSIN Is the name of Reliable and Perfect Laxative which soon relieves Sick Headache, Dizziness. h. digestion. Stomach Trouble. Gas and Piles caused by Torpid Liver and Constipation. Always use Reliable Laxative in the treatment of Colds. Grip and Influenza.
 LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN Is Liquid Digestive System, both as tonic and as laxative. IL is just as good for Children as for Adults. Pleasant to take. Children like 1t. 50c.-
 Made and recommended to the public by Paris Medicine O.. St. Louis, Mo-. manufacturers of Grove's Tasrless chill Tonic.
The Little River news., 1918-12-18
PLANTING SEED.-Will pe III Ash

down Friday and Saturday taking orders for pure Mebane, Rowden and
 Lone Star cotton seed. Cur Rowden
 seed are grown by Rowden sros. See
 me about your planting seed, or write
 us.-W c. Blackburn, with Red River Cotton Seed Co.,, Clarksville, Tex.
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

WANTED.-200O empty grain sacks by Dec 20th. Good sacks bring q good price. Sacks with small holes are all right Bring me what you have.-R. M Price. St
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

Mrs. F. Nicol was s1op. Ing in Tex arkana Monday morning.
 Mrs. Roy Budd of Ogden was shop ping i1 Ashdown Saturday.
 Miss Bell is back in charge of her school work after an illness.
 J. M Weatherspoon of Oak Hill YVES trading in Ashdown Saturday.
 Don't forget the big Rec Cross Christmas membership drive.
 Mir and Mrs Luby Baggarly motor ed up from Peytonville Sunday.
 Miss Mary Locke of Richmond was shopping in Ash6own Tuesday. MT. and Mrs Hamp Alexander spent Sunday in Nashville with relatives. MT. and Mrs A. L. Fomby and fami- ly were here from Millwood Saturday. Use Eggnit and save a third short ening and a fourth sugar-Mrs Thill. MT. and Mrs Maloy Waddell of Og den were shopping in Ashdown Satur-. day
 MT. and Mrs Jim Anthony of Milrr wood were trading in Ashdowa Mon-l day. Misses Edith Collins and Lilly Chewning visited at Texarkana ac.s , week.
 Prof. T. T. c. Anderson of Richmond was attending to business in Ashdown Monday.
 Mrs. E. B. Mobley and daughter, Miss K .strina were shopping in Tex ark2na
 MT and Mrs John Waldo of Mill wood were shopping in Ashdown Sat urday.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Youngblood Of Allene were shopping in Ashdown Sat 'urday
 G. B. Milford of Ben Lomond passed through .Ashdown Monday on his way to DeQueen.
 A. T. Collins is moving to the farm which he has purchased on the Rich mond road
 Mesdames Jim Johnston and Hamp Alexander were shopping in Texar- kama Saturday.
 Miss Mary Freeman returned Sun day from a few days visit with reia- tives at Foreman.
 Glen Black returned Tuesday, from Red Bluff where he has been spend ing few days with his parents.
 Lawrence Price has returned from Fayetteville where he was a member of the students training corps.
 Mrs. Geo. Hall who has been visit ing her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. P Haizlip left for her home in Oklala ma Sunday.
 Miss Nell Bowling spent Mona. i evening in Wilton in interest of Musi, Class. She succeeded in getting nice class.
 A train load o. discharged soldier passed through Ashdown Monday ol the K. c. S. going north. They wer from Camp Pike.
 Mrs. B. B. Norman and daughter Miss Blanche spent Monday night an Tuesday with relatives in Texarkan the guests of friends.
 Miss Tate of Pine Street sanitc, fur who has been nursing Mrs Nose Alta way has returned to Texark, ma Mir. Ataway is improving
 MT. and Mrs. Ross Johnston and Ii; tie daughter spent Sunday in ti.is cit with the formers parents, MT. an Mrs. II. I. Johnston.
 Miss Dorothy Flennigan of Idabe passed through Ashdown Saturday ol her way home from Bristor, Va, wher she has been attending school.
 Those who, have assisted as teacher in tho sdhDol during Ahe illnass Q .tsaAhsss gre Airs. s c. Reynolds. lGfa tGrovers Cobb and Miss Mary Freeman
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

WANTED Liberty Bonds, pay you
 cash, for same.-J. w. Mitchell, Hope, Ark
The Little River news., 1918-12-18
-W.S.S.- -W.S.S.-

and tail, reached when she left home last April. $1O reward-M, F Cham bers, Richmond, Ark.
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

Colds Cause Grip and Influenza LAXATIVE PROMO oU1n1INE Tablets remove the cause. There is only one Promo Quinine. '' E. ". GROVES s,snatuse on box. S0c
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-50 head of Hogs, pair
 young mules coming and vt. about 1000.-Dr. I. N. Hut, Ogden. If
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

WANT TO RENT-Good 5-room house
 or more, permanent renter, as soon as possible-E. B. Carriker, phone POI. 3s
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

STRAYED-Pairo of small blacx horse
 mules, weight about 750 lbs, ge about yrs, harness signs, largest rule branded o on left jaw, goc away two miles north of ILockesburs on the 18th day of September. $25 reward
 Ollie Westbrook, Lockesburg, ArK. At
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

The Strong Withstand the Winter
 Cold Better Than the Weak You must have Health. Strength and En- durance to fight Colds. Grip and Influenza.
 When your blood Is not in a healthy condition and does not circulate properly, your system is unable to withstand the Winter cold.
 GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC Fortifies the System Against Colds. Grip and Influenza by Purifying and Enrichine the Blood.
 It contains the well-known tonic prop critics of Quinine and Iron in form acceptable to the most delicate stomach. and is pleasant to take. You can soon feel it's Strengthening. Invieoratins Effect. 60c.
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-Good work mare, safe to
 buggy, also buggy and harness, :.sY. weight about 1100.-W. R. Grown. call at this office. At
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-1 milk COW, will be fresh
 January and two one year old heif- ers.-M J. Ataway.,
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

We are fully prepared to do first class auto repairing and overhauling at reasonable prices. Accessories sold at reasonable prices. Call and see us. Paul Kersten and Sons. St
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

Quarter section of good Red IRiver
 bottom land for sale-J. B. Humphrey, Ogden, Arkansas. 24t
The Little River news., 1918-12-18
+ + * %+*+ + + + j. < j. < + sbARGAIM c0lumN < < f. *% < **H+ + | + + + + ! F + j. '9' Wanted-Stave bolt makers, timber
 near Red Bluff.-Llllard Johnston. tf

FOR SALE-Good fresh milk COW for sale-Paul KerSton.
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

W.S.S..
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

D. R. Fawcette is down from Morris Ferry on account of the illness of his wife and daughter, Ruth, who are con- fined to their bed with influenza.
The Little River news., 1918-12-18

Why pay dollar per dozen for eggs Just try a dollar box of Eggnit it is equivalent to F dozen eggs and see what a pleasant surprise awaits you, Mrs Thill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-15
kennebec's Pleasing Figures

County Attorney Fisher according
to custom, last week sent a man to
examine the books Of the L. S. collect
or OF internal revenue at Portsmouth,
y. Fl. He found not a single license
to cover the retreat of prospective
violator OF prohib.tory law IN kenne-
bee county. II
This is not only cause for con-
graduation but evidence that laws can
be made that will operate effectively
against the liquor evil. and that they
can be enforced.
Another cause for congratulation is
the report Of the kenncbec grand jury:
Not single liquor indictment-some-
thing hitherto unknown. And that is
not all: only seven indictments in all
also happy state of affairs not re-
membered in the county offices.
Striking. isn't it, that when the liquor
business is restricted all other crimes
are suddenly reduced:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-15
BENTON

EAsT-iIrs. Geneva Foss entertained
the Red Cross ladies Of East Benton at
her home Thursday. Those present were
Mrs. Lucie t'oss, Mrs Della Rideout.
Mrs. Mary Walker, Mrs H. B. Gibson
Mrs Thos. Germon. Mrs. Mertie Bragg.
Miss Ruby Foss and Miss Annie Thorn
Hill. The afternoon was passed in max
ing hospital handkerch!ers ard knitting.
Mrs Mertie Bragg WAS chosen to &C, as
secretary and treasurer TOR this branch
OF workers. Next meeting VIII be at the
home Of Mrs. Lucie Foss Jan. i.
Ernest Richards has recently moved his
faHIiy into the Witham house
The l!ttie daughter Of Mr.. ana Mrs
Aaron Rood has been named Haze,
Mrs. Emily Robinson. who has been on
the sick list, IS reported better at this
writing
Ernest Rood. Berten Germon and Miss
heoecca, also the Misses Pearl and Tn,ce
hlchards have resumed their studies al
me Eesse High school in Albion this
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-15
Closing Hours for Portland

tentative agreement that Portland
business houses would make certain
limitations III their hours Of work in
order 10 conserve fuel. was reached
saturday at a conference of Represent
atives OF the wholesale ana retail NOR
chants with the State Fuel Admins
traitor, James {. Hamlen. and his ad
visory committee Administrators
Hamien decided 70 rely upon gentle
mems agreement" rather than nut into
effect drastic order He said the
coal situation there demanded the
greatest economy. the supply on hand
being sufficient for only five DAYS. Re
tail stores will be opened at $50 A. VI.
and closed at p. NJ, except on Satur
day, when the limit Of closing will be
$50 O'Clock All outside and inside
display lights. windows and show ca Sc
lighting will cease at once. Managers
or theatres and picture houses were no.
titled TO end their entertainments not
later than 10 o'clock.