davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25

soft hair was dress ed high in a most
becoming mode, hCr smooth checks
were delicately flushed, the Spectacles
were missing, and tn neck of her soft,
yellow gown reveale1 d most hewilder-
ingly lovely throat ;End Shout ders. Her
dainty feet were sst tincIad, and She
danced diyinely. NJ ore than that, she
was dancing with Grant Sturgis, and
he appeared TO be enjoying it!
AS the evening Slipped by, Kate
found that Emily Glanced very fire.
quently with Grant Surgs. Indeed,
Kate herself had onIN one dance with
him, and his couyerSa ton during that
time was chiefly about her beautiful
cousin. Kate decided that he was not
so very handsome, after all, and if he
was queer enough to Toe fascinated by
"a blue-stocking like emily
ayes, she looks lovely tonight" Kate
assented rather grud glOgjE 81 wish
she would do It ofte uer, I hope she
hasn't bored You tall-ing sociology"
"Sociology| he echoed In surprise.
"She hasn't, no. Does she-go in for
that? I judged she was a butterfly
kind of girl"
And Kate WIS too amazed to an
swor.
When Emily came home that night
She was a very radiant and lovely
Emily. Kate was wait ing for her, in no
very pleasant mood.
"WoIl," was Rates erecting, 'I hope
you had a good time. You got the lion
of the evening all right Why didn't
YOU tell me You had that dreSsT
Emily looked at her in mild sur
prise.
at didn't occur to me" she said.
"Tm sorry, Kate, If YOU mind because
[ monopolized Mr.. Stur-gia After what
YOU told me, perhaps it wasn't quite
fair. But You SEE
"Whut?'
81 happened to know that you all
thought l was an una ttNctlve stick,
and I wanted to show you what L could
To-"
Hates amazed look SLOWLY widened
into an appreciative smile,
"Well," she said, 81 EueSs YOU show
ed us. Every girl tn ere was green
with envy
/ Sand what's more" EMILY went on.
II had an awfully good time, In fact
Mfr. Sturgis and l got so very web
acquainted that shouldn't wonder
: but what l may decide to marry him,
MS he wants me to-"
"Oh, Emily EIred Kate. 81
9 always knew you we're clever, but
this. My, l guess clever people can
S do just about anything they want to,
t can't theyf"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
HAS TRUE PATRIOTIC SPIRIT
Mother Of Two Sons Serving in the
United States Army Also Is
"Doing Her Bit"

In the course Of one Of the most
inspiring meetings the national sery-
ice section, United States ship
building board, ever conducted, a
woman clad IN oyeraIls 0attIed her
way through the big crowd of ship
yard workers employed at Nancou-
yer, WASH, and took her place close
to the speakers stand.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
GROWTH OF ENGLISH COURTS
Machinery for Administering Justice
Has Been a Steady, IL Somewhat
Slow Process.

GI,,yilI, uroto tLo fret Enrlish
lou, ba,l. ,L,,,4 t1rz Fr,r, chat
~tro,t;sa .,,t.s Han W,Itar Clark
- C,,oo,I r,mman rot ,
f,,rIv o,aJ ;lo, or tbo common IaT
t,,.o-J fin. and &c +ho ro;oo If
Honrv II IN tbo rorJ,, court wore
bronrl+ IN tho .,,;+. ,f Tho %r;Iloin
+~onan+. .nd an n,fts oon.,rnno
IonJ L,,J ~, tbo Iard mLa n,igbt
boworor ,fi,rrr an, question: Of
dimanI+n 49, tLa r;nI donnt mo
oooI,s;,..a ,I commit. L9d inr,.l,o+;on
90 ,norr;,ua ,n5 Ior;tin,or a. m;ns
ond ~ III not+ar5 amooruina tbo
oh,roL Tbo rinn,, o,,,r+ ~ o9,ntv
oaurt a,oJ,,.nn FL .Lo,o on1 ~
onirod From timo to tino moro oen-
oroI irr;.1iot;on os ras n]otgrol
TLo low 81 ,onrro. uos of course
oorI,. sattl,d H. rbo r,,I,. Of i,hor-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
FEAR GERMAN cHlcANERY.

"Made in Germany is not going
to be a popular trademark after the
war, and the Germans know it.
There is evidence, according to Swiss
chambers of commerce, that Teuton
manufacturers will put made in
Holland" "Made in Norway" or
"Made in Switzerland" on kultur
products, an exchange says.
The Swiss are already taking steps
to protect themselves against this
type of forgery. A Swiss organiza-
ton for promoting foreign trade
has been formed. 1t is not a profit
making company, but a cooperative
enterprise for improving the quality
of Swiss goods and for protecting
them against German substitutes.
The new organization, Syndicate
pour Evaporation Suisse, will adj
NIT to membership only firms ant
companies the majority Of whose
capital is owned by native born Swis.
or residents of ten years standing
Goods produced by members vii
bear the initials S. ?. Il. s.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
WHEN SIRIUS IS IN POWER
Midsummer Days, With Their Fierce
Heat, All Part of the Great
Scheme Of Nature.

A mist floats up from the
meadows, prophetic of the coming
autumn; noontime glows with fer
vence Of untempered sun, and with
evening comes a sultriness that tries
mans patience. 1t is midsummer,
dog days" when Sirius rules the
sky, and Dame Nature loses her
fercest heat to the ripening of the
corn and the maturing Of the fruits.
Pastures are turning brown and hill
sides lie dull and dusty under the
spell. Over the cornfelds hoyers that
mysticism of creations alchemy
which none can comprehend, but in
all the world no mightier process
is going on today. Uncounted myr-
lads of kernels are undergoing the
miracle of development, while in
orchard and vineyard the wonder of
fruitage is being wrought. Nature
presses with her utmost energy to
fulfill her task within the time,
while mar goes about his work with
less Of yigor because of the very zeal
of creation about him. From the
mists of the morning until the last
hot breath Of the day has passed
with the deepening night, the call Of
lassitude beguiles him, and he works
from duty and not for the joy Of do.
ing it. And in the dusk he hearkens
to the locust and the tree toad, a
they rasp the air, and strains his eal
to catch the cry Of the katydid
prophet of the coming frost
Omaha Bee.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
BUILDS CHARACTER OF CHILD
kindergarten One Of the Most Valuable
Features in the Scheme Of
Education

Kindergarten methods ), whether be-
gun by the mother in her own home or
by the trained teacher in school, are
Of inestimable value to the child, for
character building is alvva ys made theic
principal aim and object.
Perhaps mothers may not have been
trained In kindergarten methods, but
at least they can learn how to tell 4
story. Anyone can read a story, but
telling one is much more effective and
much more enjoyable to the child. Ev-
cry mother should learn how to tell
a story. Use your own words and
choose simple and forCefu ones. A
bare plot is interesting to the tiny
child, but many details should be sup
piled for the old4 boy and girl; they
love them. Use direct dd when
possible. BE enthusiastic, Be dr.
matte. After the story IL finished, talk
1t over freely with the chi ldren, Choose
some stories which teach Kindness to
animals and SOM which give training
in morals or good habits, but never
point the moral.
A taste for best literature can Often
be formed in early child mood through
Il wise choice of stories. This is also
true Of music. The songs and music
used in the kindergarten are always
carefully selected by the Eindcrgartuer
and should be just as care fully selected
for the home by mothers. Allow your
children to hear only the best,
Besides story telling and music, there
are also pictures. Those which inter
est the child most show action and
movement. Pictures are helpful be.
cause they develop the ima ginotIon and
arouse the creative faculti es,
Games also mid in the great work OI
character building. They help to de
yclop Selt-exprcssion and WlgnuIit!
and can also be used to tea oh Sclthelp
tuluess toward others. Through game.
children may be made to discover IN.
evil effects of Sclf.wn and the GOO,
lesulting from %Self-coutrol-
Play a story with your child So
how attentive he will be- and wha
powers of self-eypresslon lac possesses
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
BEFORE HE BECAME FAMOUS
Incident Of John Philip Sousa's Early
Life Which He Must Recall
Now With Amusement.

John Philip Sousa was not always
so prosperous and popular as he has
been Of late. The New Success has
unoarthed the story of the sale of
one Of his first marches to prove
this. Once during his earlier strug-
giles, the rent Of his room being due
and the money lacking, he started
out to sell the manuscript of a COM
position for anything hat it would
bring.
A publisher whom he visited dealt
in books as well as in music. He
was a grufr individual, and he al
lowed Mr.. Sousa to play his COM
position, reading a newspaper mean
while.
"Well," said the young composer,
what do you think of il; VIII you
buy it for S25?7
Don't want it," growled the pub
fisher. "TIaye more than l can sell
now"
"WeIl, then, give me $15."
"Not a cent"
"WcIl, we won't quarrel over a
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
BEHEADlNe BY WHOLESALE.


Shades of King Henry VIII,
what are we coming to? Modern
science, according to Electrical Ex-
perimenter, has come to the aid Of
the bolsheyiki, in case they decide
to initiate the French revolution and
introduce the guillotine, in the per-
son Of a Russian engineer named
Blubin. He has submitted a new type
of that instrument to the council OF
peoples commissaries, and which is
said to work by electricity; it will
behead 500 victims with one stroke
Nextl
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
REBUILDING FRANCE.

1t is estimated that 10000 fac
tories in the invaded and liberated
districts of France will need new ma
chinery, fresh raw materials and
supplies for the workers before they
can again start up. The French
government has set aside $50,000,-
900 for their rehabilitation, Much
more is needed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
GIVING HIM A N

"Ah notice yo' been goin' to dat
post office pow'rful regular OBJ late,
Mistah johnson. Who am yo' CORE
spondin' wifi, some female? ?" ques-
toned a chocolate-colored miss.
"No, All amt. But since All been
a-readin' in de papahs bout desc
conscience funds All kinda thought
All might possibly get a lettah from
dat ministah what married me-" re-
turned Sam.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25

At least one American soldier Will
have real gold ON his person with
which to make purchases that Will
sustain life n he is captured by the
Germans. Bert Martin of Salt Lake
City, Utah, who arrived recently in
Seattle, Wash, said the boys mother
sewed $3.50 gold pieces In each button
Of the young mans sweater vest
The mother managed To set ten of
the gold pieces In the hut tonS of the
vest and additional pieces in other
parts of his clothing. In all she COM
cculod $40.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
STILL UNPOPULAR,

Bacon-What' become of that fell
low who used to umpire the baseball
games?
Egbert-He's enlisted in the gov
eminent service.
"rhats good umpiring made him
so unpopular"
"He's just as unpopular now, Hes
3 censor"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
Crenshaw & Young, Lexington, Mi

Don't let up; keep on saving
food.
Every bit of fpod unwisely
bought, wastefully cooked, or
carlessly eaten is that much
taken from the Allied table.
The local board has been au-
thorized to receive men into the
Motor Transport Service. Men
between the ages of 10 and 46
are eligible.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
EXCLUSIVE FORM.

'Would you regard the study Of
German as necessary to a complete
literary education"
eyes. 1t monopolizes one style Of
poetry. 1t is the only language in
which you can find a genuine hymn
Of hate
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
WHERE THEY FELL OUT.

Cashier-0h, yes; Dasher and his
brother fell out the other day, and
now they don't speak.
Nasher-Well, well Fell out over
politics, | suppose?
Cashier-No; fell out of their mo-
torcar while going at the rate Of 80
miles an hour.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
T CASE OF $3.50.

In his book, "From Gallipoli to
Bagdad," "Padre" William Ewing
tells the story Of a burly Irishman
brought into the field hospital suf-
fering from many wounds.
"What are you?' asked the doc
tor.
"Sure, I'm half an Irishman."
"And what's the other half?'
"Holes and bandages. Pitts
hurgh Chronicle Telegraph.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
KNEW WHERE HE STOOD.

"The government may take over
what is considered excess profit"
'What is excess proft?"
Getting more than you earn"
''There goes my salary" walled
Congressman Flubdub. - Omaha
News.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
IN THE CAFE.

"Do YOU charge for bread and but
ter?'
"No, sir" answered the waiter.
1--WE charge for bread, but butter is
something money can't buy
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
FOND OF FURs.

Flatbush-I saw your wife out
yesterday wearing furs.
Bensonhurst-Oh, yes.
"Does she wear them the whole
year trough
"Well, there was a little spell last
winter when she didn't wear EN-, |
hnIinva.o
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
Notice to the Public.

Being quarantined with infu-
enza, my practice will be in care
of DR.. R. w. Petit, of Kinks
vile, Mo, who l can conscien-
tiously recommend to my pa
tients.
DR.. Chas. B. Kingery,
Osteopathic
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
HIS LIMIT.

Medical officer pointing to eye
test board, on which are the letters
P x YZ0Q X, etc.)-Can you
read that?
Recruit ! can read it,
but I'm blast if ] can pronounce it.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
DOUBTS.

"Do you think German should br
taught in the public schools?"
81 don't know. The custolQ will
give many a small boy a good excuse
for not learning his lessons"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
AL IN.

"Haye you got your coal bins filed
up for next winter?'
Haven't got any coal bins. |
burned 'em up last winter when |
couldn't get coal
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
UNKIND,

"Phewl They have captured the
cleyerest Hun robber in London"
"Great Scott Which hotel did he
keep"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.

"Why do they call EN- Liberty
loans?'
Because you are at liberty to lend
your money to Uncle Sam or to let
the kaiser take it away from you."
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25

The Wabash has put on a fast
train which arrives at Lexington
Junction at 12:48 p. m, going
to Kansas City. Car will leave
Lexington at 11:45 for Lexing-
ton Junction. Call Grover Gala
mese.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25

"You say your father objects to
my Suit?"
"No. He doesn't mind your suit,
but he don't like YOU"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-10-25

CrOquet sets at cost at John
Morrison & Sons.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-18
BADLY TANGLED SITUATION

To be frank must confess that we do not know what
to think Of the Russian situation We doubt anyone IN
this country does The news is so contradictory and
change with such ghtningke rapdity from day to day.
Today the war is over far as Russia is concerned
and tomorrow the gage Of battle is thrown down again
and hostlities are imminent That is the way the news
has been coming for months.
Just now it is reported that Germany will invade the
former empire occupy Petrograd and force the recall
crtrant Bolshevik to sign peace treaty on Prsslan
terms This may be the true situation but does not tit
into the alarmst reports from military authorities dur
inc the past six months through which have been led
to believe that Germany has transferred her armies to
the West front and prepared to launch great offensive
against the allies there.
Evidently our sources Of information about Russia
are very unreliable 1t is doubtful if the people there
know much about the real situation because anarchy
reipns throughout the country and ambitious leaders of
many factions are struggling for supremacy is quite
easy to see why the air should be full of conflicting umors
and contradictory reports.
Based on the latest reports from the usual news sources
the situation on the Eastern front is: The Rumanans
will fight if they can the Russians if they have to- Pos
siby developments Of late have been more favorable to
the allies than to their foes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-18
GERMANYs POPULATION PROBLEMS

From the beginning Of the up to the end of 1917
there were over million deaths in Germany than
is normally the case writes the Berlin correspondent of
the Rotterdam Maasbode who sends to his paper some
interesting information the results of the upon
the vital statistics Of the Fatherand He writes:
"For the first three war-years the entire loss by
mortality is said to have been 300000 Thus instead of
the normal increase of the population by 240OOO0 there
was on August l. 1917 decrease of 6000O0 to which
another 100000 was added as result of the decline of the
birthfgure that still continues The absolute decrease
in the population after three years. therefore would have
been per cent of the number at the beginning of the
and for human lifetime the years of reduction will
manifest themselves at the various ages weak links in
the chain Of the generations on whom will fall the work
Of reconstruction
Moreover vet other phenomena to be eXpectd for
the near future Instead of 100000 the between
the ages of seventeen and forty-6ve will only number
12700O00 and instead of 100000 as now the excess of
women over men will be 100000 1t is not yet known
how the warosses will be spread over the various ages
But it looks as if there will be 00 women to every 1000
men of marrageabe age For these reasons and in view
of the fact that there will be large number of nvads
among the men, the marriage chances must be termed
greatly reduced fact which will in its turn produce
further shftngs the labor market that their part
will again react on the population movement"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-18
The Woman Who Changed
By JANE PHELPS

sling. But when [ again presented my
self to nTy husband in the soft trailing
gown, with even stocking and slippers
to match, | was repaid for my trouble
by his approval.
"There! you look little different. 1t
is wonderful what proper dressing does
for woman. You must learn the colors
you can wear and then keep to them.
Individuality in dress is very necessary
to the woman who would be well gown
ed; almost as necessary as personal in
diyiduality if she is to be populer."
You lay great stress upon being pop
ular, don't you George2" l asked.
Popular Socially.
''Certainlyi Why not2 If one is in So
ciety, they must be of it or they GER
tainly are not a social success"
Just then the bell rang and Annie an.
nOunced Mr.. and Mrs. Loring-so saw
ing me further discussion of a subject
in which L had scant interest. really
was rather frightened Of this social
life which George seemed to think so
necessary.
'$You poor dear!" Mrs. Loring gush-
ed, after her husband had been introduc-
ed to me. "Does your arm pain you
badly2"
Not so much this evening. 1t was
quite painful until the doctor dressed
it again this afternoon" l replied.
'Such cuts are sometimes danger
Gus, " Mr.. Loring said.
$50 the doctor said," replied, then
1 went on and told with much elab-
Grafton of Georges skill, praising him
in extrayagant terms, winding up by
saying: "But he knows how to do al
most everything"
fYou are very fortunate to have mar
ried such a paragon, Mrs. Loring re-
turned, laughing.
] looked at George and his face was
hard and angry. had displeased him in
some way, but how. l never dreamtd
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-18

terday that there was room at the ta-
blcs for workers every day. The best
attendance is on Thursday and Friday,
but even on those days there is room
for additional ones to find their place
and assist. 1t is to be hoped that the
women of the Capital city will rally
to the support of these patriotic wo-
men, who are working SO increasingly
and zealously for the good of this
cause.
Wouldn' t it be kind of nice to dis
pense with some of the social func-
tions (I believe that S what they call
them) and just put our shoulders to
the wheel and make the Red Cross
leaders "holler enough, "wait a bit
until we can get things arranged so
you can work to advantage
I've been threatening to tell these
things on my wife but she strictly for
bade me so to do, 1, however, took ad-
vantage of her and sailed in on it
while she was asleep.
-EASTSIDER.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-18
A GREAT MAN IN HISTORY.


=" Don t bother mel I IN deaf, [ tell
yuh!" exclaimed Mr.. Asl1itt, inpatient
ly, trying to read over the same para
graph for tht nineteenth time.
''All right, Pa. So am deaf when
you ask me to go for cigars for yuh, -
said Tommy nonchalantly.
Well, what do you want to know
this time, my precious, knowledgeseek-
ing offspring, heh2" asked Pa. "But
first, let me ask you something. Is this
to be one question or are you gonna let
me have 'em like a rapid fire Gatling
gun3 Because il you are, IN through
befort start!"
Cross my heart-only one, Pa, )" re-
piled Tommy, whereupon Pa settled
back in his arm chair for little hard
"Tell me all about Peter the Great.
l can t find him here in this book.
Peter the Great-Peter the CIR -
Peter the-oh, sure! know all about
him. l learned that in the first grade;
funny you don t know it. His father
used to keep the farm next to ours. May
1e-'
~ thought you lived in the city when
you were a boy said Tommy.
On, that was before we moved to the
country said Pa, and he pretended not
to hear the snickers from Mrs. Askitt S
corner of the room.
Listen here, Thomas, if you're gon'
IA butt into this narrative with any
more fool comments, l quit! exclaimed
Pa, angrily.
''III shut up, Pa, - Tommy replied.
You d better. Well, anyway, Pete S
father was a hard man. He wouldn t
hire any help but made poor Pete do
most of the work. Even at nights, when
poor Pete would be all tired out after
doing the chores and things and would
20 to bed often the fire would burn
low and the old man, instead of fixing
it himself, would call up the stairs, Pet
er, the grate! and Pete would come
downstairs almost frozen and fix the
fire."
..Goshl That was tough on Pete,"
commented Tommy. Where is he nOw3'
"Deadin - said Pa.
mo wonder said Tommy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-02-18
WHY STUDY LATIN

This is question that is being ask
ed since the modern languages have
become pepdar. 1t Es ahe question
that IS being answered this week by a
group Of attractive charts that hang
ON the walls in the children s room at
the public library.
The exhibit includes S5 large post
ers which show by printed descriptions
by diagrams and by pictures, the rela-
tion OF Latin to modern life There are
also Il large pictures of Roman life,
Roman architecture aud portraits of
eminent Romans This is no ordinary
exhibit. It was prepared by the free
public library of Newark, New Jersey,
and it proved to be so interesting that
it has been allowed TO travel all over
the United States.
1t was the Latin club Of the high
school that learned of the exhibit and
Immediately began to long to offer it
to Salem. Since their finances were