davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

Vital statistics show that the bride
grooms of the last few months have
been about evenly divided between civ
ilians and second lieltenants.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

William D. upshaw objects to being
bed "Willie" or even BILL" Evi-
&tly he doesn't remember the old
fhym about Father calls me vii
liam, sister calls me win, Mother calls
me Willie. but the fellows cali me
~,
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

Isn't it funny how incomes shrink
in the presence Of the income tax col
lector.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

Whenever Senator Hardwick gets
tired of thinking up new ways to nag
the President, We suggest that he read
the Supreme Courts decision holding
e draft law constitutional
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

Old King Coal and Old King Cotton
are two monarchs who make all the
other kings look like pikers
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

People who used to steal silver at
the hotels now slip few Jumps OF
sugar in their pockets.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

1t has been well-said that there's
no fool like an old fool who thinks
he's young.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

Is it possible that the Germans are
responsible for all this bad weather
we've been having?
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

These eggless, wheatless, cornless
and fourless war breads are also
tasteless and eatless.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

The greatest distance in the world is
the space between what you want and
what you get.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09
GEOGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING

No patriotic citizen will get lit up
on lightless night:
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

Some people are burning wood, not
through patriotism, but from necessity.
Americus times-recorder., 1918-01-09

Northern tourists in florida are go
ing back home TO get warm again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
PLAN SOLDIERS XMAS CARDS
Original Designs to Be Sent Boys
and Returned by Them

Christmas cards. original in design and
typicaily American In spirit. are to be
distributed 10 our fighting men in France
by the American Red Cross in time to
permit the soldiers to load them with
Christmas greetings and ship them back
to relatives and friends in this country.
More than 100000 OF these cards are
on their way to France, where arrange
ments have been made TO get them into
the hands of the soldiers as quickly as
possible. Along about the time the
Christmas spirit is bubbling in this coun-
try these messages Of good cheer from
overseas will be winging their way TO
ths homes Of our soldiers, bringing added
JOY to those they have left behind.
The designs for the cards were con-
tributed to the Red Cross by six of the
bcSt-known cartoonists and newspaper
artists of the country-McCutcheon
Briggs, De Beck. Fay Turpin, Helen
Hyde and Elizabeth Gibson, Many of
the soldiers overseas have been puzzled
as 10 how they were going to remember
the folks back home at Christmas time,
a majority Of the men being stationed
at points far removed from places where
they might purchase gifts. Even IL il
were possible TO make such purchases
the military and postal regulations offer
many obstacles to their shipment. The
Christmas cards will solve this problem
for the boys over there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
HONOR ROLL OF lis UNVEILED
Names of Two Slain on Twenty
ninth and Allegheny Scroll

dwelling this morning of an honor
roll of young men Of the neighborhood
of Twcnty-ninth street and Allegheny
avenue in the military service was made
a gala event by the people OF that sec
tion. Attendant ceremonies were held
under the auspices of the Paradise We'll
fare League, Of which John b. Severn, is
president.
Preceding the unveilng several thou
sand persons marched in a parade.
which moved out Allegheny avenue to
Twenty-third street. TO Lehigh avenue,
to Twenty-ninth street, to Somerset to
Twenty sixth. to Clearfield and back to
the intersection of Twenty-ninth street
and Allegheny avenue. where the honor
roll. inclosed In a glass case covered by
a wooden structure. was unveiled. one
hundred and fifteen names were In
scribed there. among them those OF
young men who were killed in action
and thirty-siX who received wounds.
A detachment of marines from the
navy yard several troops of Boy Scouts,
various Italian societies and delegations
from the Falls of Schuylkill participated
in the parade. Four bands furnished
music.
F. II. Erickson. treasurer of the Para
disc Welfare League, presided at the un-
yelling ceremonies. There were several
speakers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
BOY SCOUTS GET AWARDS
Honor Distribution Breaks World
Records in the ORGANIZATION


Philadelphia Boy Scouts last night re-
ceived the largest number OF merit badge
awards in the history of any Boy Scout
council in the world. The trophies were
presented at the Winter Court of Honor.
City Hall. where 212 scouts received
1892 recognitions of accomplishments.
The merit badges were presented by
Scout Executive n. A. Gordon and AS
sistant Scout Executive Edward c. Nor
gan. The special war-saving stamp
awards were made by c. e Bender. Of
Cassatt 4 Co.. and the eagle badges by
Dr.. Charles y. Hart. chairman Of the
executive scout council
Lyle G. Smith. 2754 North CrosIley
street, Is the scout TO whom the greatest
number of merit badges YVES awarded
His total collection last night includes
twenty-one merit badges. one life and
star badge and one eagle badge
Speakers We're Hampton l.. Carson.
former Attorney General Of Pcnnsyl-
vania; Charles +. Fox, Assistant Dis
trict Attorney H. A. Gordon, scout COM
missioner and executive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
PLAN FOR RETURN
\ OF CTTY'S TROOPS
Councils Subcom m ittee
and Federal Authorities
Will Cooperate
GUARD AGAINST DISEASE
Sanitation Experts Working
Here and Abroad to Protect
Health of Public
GUARD AGAINST DISEASE

Problems arising from the plan 10
have returning city and State units OF
overseas troops dIsembark at this port
arc being considered by subcommittee
of Councils Committee on Sustenance
and Relief. The proper safeguarding Of
the health Of the city from possible con-
tHRion is one OF the questions already
being given serious consideration.
The statement that Surgeon General
Blue~bel,eves there is great danger o.
the introduction Of disease by returning
soldiers has led to the tentative lorna
ton OF plans to supplement action that
will he taken by the quarantine author
tiles both abroad and along the lower
Delaware. Director Krusen. of the De
partment Of Health and Charities. Will
co-operate with Federal authorities in
adopting preventive measures and in the
care of wounded and sick who are
brought here The city's buildings at
Byberry can be utilized to care for con-
valescent troops and hundreds can. II
necessary, be cared for at the city $
Hospital for Contagious Diseases at
Second and Luzerne streets.
Federal Authorities on Guard
The Federal authorities consider the
danger 30 serious that instructions nave
beerr issued to all quarantine oti1cers
here and abroad urging most careful
examination of laboratory methods OF
all units likely to be carriers OF disease.
In addition a number of trained officers
of the service in this country are about
TO leave for Europe to cooperate with
the military authorities In examination
and disinfecticn Of soldiers about to be
returned.
There is said TO be little danger Of
,f nhn1pra from the
soldiers now in France and Germany,
but on the Russian front conditions are
not SO satisfactory. Early troop ships
are expected to carry men almost eX-
clusively from French ports.
Chairman Gaffney. of the subcommit-
tee on camps and quarters, expects 10
learn today just when he and his rel
low members can hope to confer with
Secretaries Baker and Daniels relative
to sending returning troops direct TO
Philadelphia.
Plans Tentative
They will also take up at their con-
ference their plan to have city en-
pioyes and men with dependent famlies
among the first discharged from the
service.
Pending governmental sanction OF
Philadelphia as dtsembarking port an
of the committee arrangements are OF
tentative nature and so far nothing
definite has been done toward securing
camp sites or quarters for the units
that may ultimately be sent here FOR
rehabilitation. The committee has
about $2500O left from which to make
expenditures Of all kinds and 1t is not
considered likely that this sum Will
prove sufficient in the event of troops
being sent here in any great numbers
The first of the troop ships carrying
sick and wounded will arrive in New
York and for this reason it may be some
time before Philadelphians get the op-
portunity to welcome veterans in any
very great numbers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
FOUR SONS IN SERVICE.
ALL OF THEM HEROES
One Boy in Family, Gassed.
Gives Blood to Save Life
of Comrade

A service flag with four stars flying
from the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Smith. 2935 Sharswood street. repre-
sents four sons in the service. Three of
them fought on the front lines.
The youngest overseas, Private I'd
ward J. Smith. twenty-one years old,
who has been serving with Company b.
109th Infantry, is recuperating in Paris
from gas attack.
In letter to his parents he says
a. Comrade from Pennsylvania was
brought in dying due TO the loss Of
blood. Smith, who was lying in an
adjoining cot, gave nineteen ounces of
blood. which saved his comrade.
a letter Of recognition for this gal
liant service has been forwarded to the
parents from the War Department.
A brother Corporal Leo T. Smith.
Company b. 1O9th Infantry, is now in
base hospital for the second time.
Ee was wounded on July IA in the
Chateau Thierry drive but recovered
in. time to return to the Argonne scrap
when the boche caught him again, this
time with a mustard gas attack. His
brother. Edward, took him to a base hos
pital, and since that time neither his
parents nor his brothers have heard any
thing of him.
The eldest brother, Private william
twenty-nine years old. 10sth Field Artl-
lery. has come through fortunately aC-
cordng TO a letter received by his
parents.
The youngest member OF this family,
George j. Smith. has recently been pro-
NOTED to a first class signal corps oper-
ator. and is now on the supply ship
Bridge. He Is nineteen years old, and
has been over three times.
The four boys, who enlisted at the
same time. come of a fighting family.
as their grandfather. William Smith.
was a lieutenant in the Civil War. An
uncle. George Smith. fought in the
Spanish American War as a sergeant
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
STILL LIFES TO Be SHOWN
Art Alliance Will Also Display
Nodern Painted Furniture

An exhibition Of decorative still life
and landscape paintings by Mrs. Maude
Drien Bryant and painted furniture by
Mrs. ]. B. DeCoursey will be held at
the Art Alliance. 1923 Walnut street,
from December 4 to II. inclusive.
Mrs. Bryant Is n well-known exhibitor
at the Academy OF the Fine Arts and has
recently held exhibitions throughout the
West Her canvases, especially still lifes,
ara remarkable for the masterful han
ding Of color and their striking deco
rative quality.
good foil for Mrs. Bryant's brill
liant canvasses is the furniture of Mrs.
DeCoursey-blacks and colds, rich and
subdued and some pieces of beautiful
blues, greens and reds unusual in their
handling. of harmonious celoring and
distinctive design.
A Spanish lamp shade and base Is re-
markable for it's daring treatment. AL
together the work of the two exhibitors
gives a striking example Of what can be
done in fitting up a room In regard to
the harmony of the walls and fur
nishings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
WOUNDED REWARDED
WITH SHPYARD JOBS
Hog Island Announces Names
and Occupations of Fourteen
Pershing Heroes

From Hog Island comes a lis, or
Pershing veterans who returned 10 this
country wounded, and were given Jobs at
the shipyard. The men and the posi-
tions they hold follow:
Richard Manning, in civil life a
chauffeur; left leg ampu;a;ed below the
knee; chauffeur of official touring car.
Howard Stevens in civil life farmer:
one arm amputated; employed as a
timekeeper.
Dorsey Kelly, in civil lie a farmer;
one arm lost; employed as signal
man.
John Gordon. in civil life a locomotiv.
fireman; lost one arm; employed as a
signalmRn.
Jesse keowen. in civil life a structural
iron worker: one arm amputated EN-
ployed as checker of material
Roy Doyle. In civil life an electrician :
arm amputated; employed in the elec-
trical department.
Theodore Zechin in civil life farmer
arm lost; employed as a signalman.
Hugh Harell in civil life a train an
nouncer: right hand amputated; en-
ployed as timekeeper.
Wilbert Gregory. in civil life farmer .
arm amputated employed as a signal
man.
Seab Saunders. arm amputated en-
p!oycd AS a time checker.
W. e Leslie, in civil life a car
penter; employed as a signalman.
Cecil jenkins, in civil life an auto
mobile mechanic; employed as a checker
of steel supplies.
Private Becker. In civil life a sheet
metal worker: leg amputated en-
ployed at former trade.
Private McCabe. In civil life a pipe
filter; gassed; employed as pipe
filter in wet BASIN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
WANAMAKER RAPS BOLSHEVIKI
"Worse Than Epidemic, and We
Don't Want Them," He Saws

we don't want the Bolsheviki in this
country. They're worse than the epdem-
ic." said John Wanamaker last night IN
presenting flag to American Star Lodge
No. 405. Independent Order of odd Eel
lows. The ceremony took place at the
Bethany Brotherhood. 21l9 South street
Mr.. Wanamaker made the presentation
peech. and the flag was received for
the lodge by former Mayor John Weaver.
The presiding officer was Franklin l..
Sherry.
Former Mayor Weaver urged better
plans for receiving returning soldiers
when they arrive in the city.
We never want to forget the boys
who fought for this country" Mr.. Wan
amaker added IF Germany had con-
quered. she would have controlled land
and sea. Thank God on this beautirui
Thanksgiving eve, she did not succeed"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
TO REMEMBER ORPHANS
Collections to Be Taken Up at Cam
den Thanksgiving Services

Three Camden orphanages will be the
benefic'aries OF collections taken today
at five union Thanksgiving services
Five congregations will be represented
at zach service. The services will be
held at the Union Methodist Episcopal
Church. First Baptist Church. Asbury
Methodist Episcopal Church, ST. Paul's
Lutheran Church and Evangelical Holt
ness Church.
The funds collected will go to the
Camden HomN for Friendless Children.
West Jersey Orphanage and the Mary j.
Ball Home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
o. KS RICH IN WAR
Former Mint Employe Writes Million.
aires Are Good Fellows

Multi-millionaires are just like any
other good fellows in No Mans Land
writes Charles A. Madison, of the head
quarters detachment Of the seventy
ninth Division. Madison was an en-
ploye of the United States Mint before
he went to war.
Lieutenant Kingdom Gould is his COM
mander. Madison inclosed in his letter
fifty franc note for Charles A. Madi-
son. Jr.. who was born after his father
went away. Madison lives at 12S Por-
ter street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
Tan Shoes for the Riddles

Dark tan leather shoes in lace style, with
weted soles, are in sizes ga to 2, at 81 and
$3.50 pair. You know, rough weather is
coming and dry feet are the road to the land
of always-keep-we!
(Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
SALVATIONlSTS HOSTS TO 800
Entertainment to Replace Dinner
Unnecessary This Year

Eight hundred children will be guests
of the Salvation Army at a Thanksgiv.
ing celebration and entertainment in the
Salvation Army Memorial Auditorium
Broad street and Fairmount avenue,
this afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock.
The entertainment takes the place of
the turkey dinner given the children in
former years. An investigation by Of
ficials showed labor and business condi-
tions have been such that virtually all
the families formerly regarded as de-
pendents by the Salvation Army are
now able TO provide their own Thanks
giving feasts. so the new plan was
worked out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
How Would You
Like a Gift of an
Umbrella?

Fine" Well, do unto others
you know the rest. UmbrelA,s
las for men and women have
covers of union taffeta (silk-
and-cotton) that will give splent'
did, long service. The handles
for women have bakelite tops,
silver caps and plain or carved
wood handles with cords. Those
for men are made of mission
wood in opera shape and plain
Others in the crook shape are
trimmed with silver. $3.50. t
(sIarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
LIGHTHOUSE BOYS IN SING
Major Garrett. Back From War. Will
Sneak TONIGHT

Major w. A. Garrett. who recently re-
turned from the war zone in France.
will be the principal speaker at the
W the Lighthouse Boys Club. Howard
md Somerset streets. tonight.
The singing will be led by J. Lincoln
sons by sailors from the Philadelphia
Navy Yard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
q gen rous soul is
SUNSHINE to tie mimi.
Sir Robert Howard.

Sir Robert Howard.
~ THANKSGIVING is over,
" and now the next thought
is Christmas. The Down Stairs
Store is fairly brimming over
with delightful things to fill
your gift list. It will not tire
you to shop all on one floor in
clean, ventilated air that is
constantly moving.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
Hs&'[ES*1.

n 1LMG, graceful kimonos =
~ of pale pink, blue or law !,
ender silk-and-cotton crepe de !,
chine are trimmed with shirred !,
satin ribbon. Little satin balls.
dangle from the sleeves and .
long ends of ribbon fly out in I
front. They will be put into
pretty boxes, if you SO request.
S.. (Central.) I,
b,
"A NY number of small rib. i
~ bon sewing sets to hang
up in convenient places are 26c
and 5Oc-with a large choice.
(Central.)
nURkISH towel sets, neatly
W boxed, are made of thick
Turkish toweling in pink or !
blue plaid. Each set consists :
of large towel. a guest towel .
and a wash cloth. Sl.50 set.
(Chestnut.) hs
SS AVE you seen the blank
- cts for bathrobes? If
not, you have missed some.
thing. The patterns and colors
are those that men like as we'll =
as the daintier things for
women. Cords and frogs are
included at $3.50. Central :
New camisoles of flesh pink,
~ wash satin topped with !
two rows of lace show bands of
pink or blue ribbon to match q
the shoulder straps. And only
81. {Central.) La. /;
~ UEST towels of linen in a !
W fanciful huck weave are
Is inches wide and % or "a
inches long at Soc and CSC
each. They are always accept
able gifts and especially to
girls who have hope chests.
(Chestnut.)
TREPE has many things in
" it's favor. 1t wears so.
we'll and launders so easily:s
Nightgowns of pink or white
crepe are daintily shirred or
stitched in pink or blue. So.
Boomers to match-of pink or
white crepe-have little ruffies
at the knees. 81. (Central.J
~ A N D X E R CHIEFS -.
- daintily embroidered
suggest Christmas at glance.
If you are giving handker-
chiefs (and who isnt?) you
will find scores to choose from.
They are all sheer linen with
tape or roll hens. Some have
colored centers or borders.
zoe, 25c and 35c. (Central.)
6IVE comfy slippers for,
" Christmas and those who
receive them will think Of you
every time their feet slide into,
the soft comfort of them. Felt!
soft leather or cloth slippers
for men, women and children
have leather or padded soles.
81 to 81. (Chestnut.)
A1 ATINEES of blue or
S~ pink crepe de chine are,
oh, so frilly and pretty with
soft pointed ecru lace all
around. Tiny rosebuds and
narrow satin ribbon add to the
daintiness. $3.50. CENTRALLY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
Camden to Have Victory Sing

Several thousand residents OF Camden
wiz participate In a Thanksgiving Vic
tory Sing this afternoon at o'clock IN
font Of tlie leaduvarterH OF the Ninth
WHrd Republican Club. Broadway and
dsu street s,'s tbs slnfinF XilI be s,,,'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
Pearl-Handled Tableware
Special at 81

suggests Christmas giving. There are tomato serv-
ers, gravy ladies, ladies', cake knives meat
forks, berry spoons jelly spoons and the like all of
silver plate with band of sterling and mother Of
pearl handles.
They are special because their handles are termed
as seconds" but the imperfections are scarcely
noticeable and some who did not know could not
detect them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
Thoughts for Nimble Fingers

whose owners have Christmas in mind and know that
gift which has been made by the gver is douby
valuable because Of the thoughtful work.
Flowered plaincoored crepe that would make
delightful kmonos is 35 inches wide at 35c and 39c
yard.
Reversible bathrobe blanketing in a wide choice
of attractive colorings and designs is 60c yard.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
Attractive Gingham FrOcks

for house in black-and- white and blue and
white stripes, trimmed with snowy pique on the
collar, down the front and the cuffs. They are
also prettily stitched, and trimmed with buttons.
$685..
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
Warn, Half Hose

Natural color merino half hose for men at
Boo, three pair for 81; are Seconds" but the
imperfections are slight and not enough to
hurt their wearing qualities.
tGallcry Mnrkeb
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
the Way to
Christmas

The coat that is sketched is new model
of warm cheviot in navy blue or brown The
back is plain to the belt and gathered full
below. The short side panels are edged with
furand the generous collaris of kit coney. S18.
Soft, warm wool cloaking in Oxford gray
and dark mixtures forms coats with large
side pockets and wide belts. The large roll
collars and the buttons are of beaver cloth.
$19.75.
Other Coats of Velour
in navy blue are fully lined. They are trim
med with plush buttons and with bands of
deep plush on the collars. $22.5O.
At $23.50, coats of velour with large COL
lars Of plush have loosely gathered skirts
with tailored side pockets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
Seals

IN all initials ready to go with the sealing wax
sets They are Soc each
(CentraH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
Warm and Pretty
Things for Junior Girls

Now that the days are really biting and cold girls
must have warm coats to protect them.
A dark brown chevot coat, with a soft coney
collar that buttons high around the neck is belted
all around. The tabs at the sides under which the
pockets are concealed trimmed with fuc. 13 to
10 year sizes a; $1S.
A Military Coat
in khaki color is belted all around, has strapped
sleeves instead of cuffs (ike the regular army
coat and collar that fastens up around the neck
There are four patch pockets. to Ia year sizes
at $15.
Serge-and-Linen
combines in one of the most attractive practical
frocks we've seen 1t is Of fine navy blue serge, box
pleated all around There is a vestee in front and
deep cuffs of lighter blue linen-with of pearl
buttons. The collar and cuffs prettiy stitched
in black. 10 to Ia year sizes at $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-28
And NOW in Earnest to Fill the Gift List IN
the DOWn Stairs Store at Wananaker's s.
Delight a Little Girls Heart

with pocEetbook for Christmas. Such a gift would
delight any little maid, for she feels just like older
sister or mother if she has a purse to carry
Little handbags of all kinds and colo-s-leathcr.
imitation leather, silk or velvet, in blues. reds
browns and the ke--have mirrors inside and pretty
Innings. 35c to SIPS.