davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

inability to secure bunker coal The
OF the American food
and fuel administration has decided
to refuse 10 provide these liners with
coal for their Mexican traffic
President Carranza OF Mexico re-
jected the economic agreement drawn
up by ambassador Fletcher and Next
can commissioner Rafael NietO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

Wanted 70 buy-second hand BIZ
cycles Allen Arms & Cycle Co.-Adg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

Just try one so cent bottle OF Ian
Eos WITH PEPSIN. A Liquid d.
gestive Laxative pleasant 10 take
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

one bakery proprietor said We'd
uesdav that he had received a carload
Of flour from outside OF FL Pasos but
no promise that he could have an
other car from the same point.
one small bakery that had been op-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27

need men Of Mr.. Cobb's type in the
public service
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-29
EXPRESS LINES
IN ONE COMPANY
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, May 29.-Savings OF
millions of dollars and better service
to millions of people of the United
States was today predicted as a result
of the merging under private corpora
ton with capital of more than $780,
100000 of the four leading express
companies of the country-the Adams,
American, WellsFargo, and Southern.
Announcement OF the merger was
made last night by director general Of
railroads McAdoo, who formulated the
agreement. This combination becomes
effective July 1.
The new concern, which will prob
abb be known as the Federal Express
Co., and Of which George c. Taylor,
now president of the American, will
be the head, will bring about econ
omies, it was pointed out today,
through the common use of wagons,
offices, warehouses, distributing sta
lions, cars, and other equipment and
through the elimination Of unnecess-
airy competition. At the same time,
according to a statement by Mr.. Tay-
lor, that employees of the new corpora
ton, numbering about 100000 of the
persons now employed by the four
companies, will receive an increase in
wages in many cases.
The new company will be the ex-
press carrying agency of the railroads,
and while it will operate privately, it
will be under contract to turn over a
percentage OF its revenues to the roads
for transportation. The corporate
identities of the old companies will not
be destroyed but the names Of the con-
Germs are expected to drop out Of
general use soon after the merger be.
comes effective.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-29

Miss Clark will speak on child well
fare work, and Miss Short on the d.
vision Of family income. Miss Clark
will preside as chairman of the meet
ing, which will begin at o'clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-29
Will Make Addresses
at Whitewater School

WHITEWATER, Ind, May %
Patrons Of the Whitewater school
will be addressed by Miss Ethel Clark,
social welfare leader OF Richmond,
and Miss Nina Short, home demonstra-
ton agent for Wayne county, at a
meeting to be held in the high school
here next Tuesday afternoon, June T.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-29

Leon Trotzky. lately SO prominent
in Russian politics. was at one time
moving picture actor in America.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-29

81; Ryan, Harry. 81; Russell, Sarah
C. and j. F., IS.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08
Teacher Since 1865
Retires at Yonkers

New York, Jan. 7.-There lives up
in Yonkers a dear young lady of 20
odd years, who. after serving her
country and her community for fifty
two years of constant effort as a pub
lie school teacher, has decided to re-
tire and give some of the old young
women a show.
When she began her service in~ls65
the armies of the North were Just
returning from their four-year strug-
lie in the cause of freedom. Now, at
the close of her public career, she is
watching day by day the thousands
upon thousands of her young country
men sailing across the seas to battle
in the greatest war the world has
ever known-to fight for civilization
and true democracy.
Miss Margaret Bate Is the name of
the little lady whose activities date
back to the mid-Victorian period. Her
boys and girls have gone forth for
half a century to fight life's battles.
With becoming pride she tells of some
Of ''her boys who have gone into the
world and conquered.
Vice President Brennan, Of the Yon-
kers Board of Education, who was
one of her pupils. says: II believe
Miss Bate has the longest continuous
teaching record in the State. We are
more than regretful to lose her. We
shall miss her almost as much as she
will miss her charges"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08
Tuesday. January 8. 1918.

According to astrology the sun
rules. strongly for good this day,
white Mercury, Uranus and Venus
are adverse.
Fair luck should attend all who
seek employment or promotion
when the sun in in benefc as it is
today.
Politicians have an especially
promising sway and should make
the most of it. All who desire IA
vors or appointments should sue
ceed in quests for place under this
sway.
There is supposed to be especial
appreciation for gifts bestowed
when the stars are posted as they
are this day.
Women should be especially care
full today in their dealings with
men. Love affairs are likely to be
disappointing.
They who deal with women in
business, also would better be eau
tious as the planets bode ill for all
transactions with them.
Exposures of abuses and corrup-
tion in public institutions are prog
nosticated by the seers and some of
these will be made by women.
February is read as a favorable
month for Russian affairs.
This month brings fortunate con-
ditions for all countries under
Gemini.
Saturn close to the Ascendant of
the King of Spain is not good for
his health or the welfare of his peo-
pie. ..
The Pope of Rome has the sun in
parallel to Saturn and this planet
having afflicted the Moon at the
time of his birth. he is likely to suf-
fer i'll health or even a serious ILL
ness.
An invention by a woman will be
much discussed before the end of
the year.
Persons whose birthdate it is may
have some grief or disappointment
in the domestic circle, but financial
affairs should be prosperous. Those
who are employees should prosper.
Children born on this day may be
careless. wayward and vain. These
subjects of Capricorn usually sue
ceed best when employed. although
they have brilliant minds.
Copyright l9is)
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08
NeDs and Vieus Of Interest the Women Readers of The e
(bf1tGSS,f91
@dWffe
DICKS HAPPY GOOD NIGHT.

"Seems to me you are a bit con-
ceited," was my comment, and then
I gave myself up to the rhythm OF
music and motion. We danced a while.
but by IL o'clock the crowd seemed
to be tired and very soon afttrward
they left.
Poor old Dick was too weary to
bother about anything but TO get to
bed. He did say. however. that he
had had a splendid time and that he
thought we had the finest bunch Of
friends in town.
Just as he was leaving me he said.
"I wonder who those two other wom-
en- were that John Sterling was mixed
up with. Who would have thought
that dignified, quiet John Sterling had
had such an experience in his life.
It was a queer story. wasn't it. Mar
gie?'' ~
mot any queerer should say. Dick.
than might be told about most OF
us" / answered Dick was silent
moment and then he came over to
me and took UP one. of the brids OF
hair was making. preparatory to re-
firing. As he did this his face came
next to mine in the glass. He smiled at
me and holding up the braid said, II
1 keep on getting gray at the temples
and you still insist that your hair
shall be its present bronze color. peo-
ple will one of these days be taking
me for your father. Margie."
Rather they will say am a red
headed stepchild."
IT don't think that you can say that
I am treating you like a red-headed
/ stepchild now, Margie."
Even IL you do, Dick; I'll have to
acknowledge I'd be very lonely with
out my stepfather."
Dick smiled contentedly as he kissed
me goodnight.
(To Be Continued.)
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

from housewives on wheatless day as
on other days. And it is the same
with the markets. Perhaps the house
wife figures. too, how many soldiers
would our two pounds Of beesteak
feed?"
In many cases. though. it proves to
be nothing more than forgetfulness.
One marketkeeper stated that many
of his customers ordered beef on beef
less day, but when reminded of the
day they were quite ready to change
their orders.
And what class OF women do you
find most enthusiastic for observance
Of the meatless days." this market
man was asked
why. the newlyweds, 1 think. The
older housekeepers have become ac-
.customed to their regular menus and
they don't like anything to break in
to their established rules. But the
younger women seem to take it more
seriously. In fact, I find that the
younger men are more careful
buyers in every way; they seem to be
more efficientS
And then he told about the very pa
triotic little bride who thoughtlessly
prepared a delicious steak, country
style" Just like hubby loved it. But
when hubby came home and sensed
the welcome smell
Huh. didn't expect steak tonight;
Thought this was beefless day." says
hubby.
And what does ewifey do? She bursts
into tears-and gives the steak to the
dog. Hubby protests, using all sorts
of logic, trying to explain that since
the steak has already been purchased
and cooked it couldn't possibly dc
the soldiers any good, and Mr.. Hoover
would know that it was just an over
sight and everything.
'I couldn't -eat-a bite of it," sobs
wifey, and doggie gets his.
Sunday and Thursday are lfghtless,
Tuesday is meatless, Wednesday is
wheatless and Saturday will be pork
less in future. Only Friday and Mon
day are left unmolested. Doubtless
they will get theirs in time.
People are taking it in various and
sundry fashion. Some observe the
'1ess" days as rigidly as they would
religious fast days. Others ignore
them altogether and some are indif-
ferent, abstaining when they think
about it. But gradually the public is
becoming accustomed to giving up
things, and if the war lasts doubtless
the average person will no more de-
mand beef on Tuesday or wheat bread
on "Wednesday than he would order
:
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08
"Less" Days Get Less Onerous
As They Get More Numerous

There is nothing like war times to
bring out the real mettIe of people,
and there is no phase of the present
| war time which more surely shows
who is who" than does the OBJ
servance of the various less" days
On a beefIess Tuesday or a wheat
less Wednesday you might sit in
any restaurant. and. if you could
| hear the various comments OF the
patrons when reminded that it is
meatless or wheatless or porkless
you could spot them all with very
| little difficulty.
There is the eternal crouch who
though not necessarily guilty of
treason in his heart, is just natural
| ly "agin' the government" and
everything. He knows quite well
that it is, for instance. 'meatless
day." and so he orders steak.
"Meatless day." politely reminds
the waiter.
What, again. bawls the crouch,
We'll. what do sthey expect US to
eat? Meatless, wheatless -"
He just naturally likes to kick,
| He really doesn't care much about
the steak and probably wouldn't
have ordered it If it had been any
thing but meatless day.
And the "agitator'' is there.
What's the use of my doing with
! out what 1 want when the rich are
| giving banquets every day and more
food is wasted in the cantonments
in a day than in all the homes in
the country in a month? It's the
same, old story! expect the poor to
bear all the burden"
And he orders white bread peremp-
torily, ON Wednesday.
And then there is the most pitia-
BILE slaves of all-the astronomical
slave. He just. can't help it if he
Graves mince pie or beefsteak. and
quite frequently he wages a mighty
| battle between patriotism and stom-
| ach, feeling like a veritable criminal
when stomach triumphs.
One such person was noted in a
restaurant. in company with his wife.
He ordered mince pie. and after the
waiter departed an argument ensued.
Il don't think we should eat mince
pie" says wifey.
Because our boys over there need
the meat" she explains, when friend
husband wants to know the why and
| wherefore of her objection.
How many soldiers do you think
the meat in that piece of pie would
feed?" demanded the slave Of the
fleshpots.
II can't help thinking that when
ever I eat a bit more of anything
than need, may be taking 1t
away from some poor fellow over
there in the trenches, maybe our
own SON" ~
Saw waiter; you can change
that pie? Make it egg custard. T.
maybe you're right. I guess we all
got to do our Bit"
And there is the ra-pafriot
who has cut out sugar and wheat
and meat altogether. There are
not many of them, it is true, but
some have actually gone this far.
Virtually all the Washington
restaurants are cooperating in
every way to see that the Tess
days are observed. In the homes,
however. there still seems to be a
lack of understanding OF the inn
portance of indiYiduals adhering to
| the rule. as wen as public places
Many bakers and grocers say that
they have quite as many demands
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

Harry and were SO absorbed In
talking about the outcome of his
election and the calm contentment
that had settled on his household
that we stopped dancing and sat down
on a divan in a secluded corner
We did not stay long uninterrupt-
ed. for presently Dick discovered us
and asked me to dance with him.
Are you sure you are abler' I
asked. ~
well. I think I am, my dear. but
of course III never know until ]
try"
We took only one turn around the
library when IL saw Dicks face
change. We were close to a sofa
and 1 sat down suddenly. Dicks
breath was coming in quick short
gasps.
Don't let them see me-" he whis.
pered pantingly.
I moveds over as though I was fix
ing the lamp that stood on the other
side of him. He quickly recovered.
but I~eould see that he was very
much discouraged 81 will never be
more than half a man, again." he
said wistfully. and he laid a OBTAINING
hand on my arm.
'of cqsrse you will, dear" said.
but ydf must not try to do too
much ali at once. Do you feel well
enough to sit here without me for
while? Jim is coming now to ask
me to dance with him, and / won't
say anything to him about how you
feel IL you don't want me to-"
Go ahead" said Dick, I'm all
right"
Now, weT have q. little real dane
ing" said Jim to me as We started
on. "We'll show this bunch how
to turn some tricks"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08
Are You Fat?
Just Try This

Thousands of overfat people have
become slim by following the advice
of doctors who recommend Marmola
Prescription Tablets, those harmless
little fat reducers that simplify the
dose OF the famous Marmola Prescrip-
ton.
II too fat, don't wait for the doctors
advice. Go now to your druggist or
write to the Marmola Co, S54 Wood
ward Ave. Detroit. Mich, and for 75c
procure a large case of these tablets.
They reduce two. three or four
pounds a week without exercise. Diet
ing or any unpleasant effect what
ever. II too fat, try this today.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

have completed garments and wish
to forward them through the Army
EMERGENCY League to any special
men or group of men. IL they will
send the garments to Mrs. MacMur-
ray any Thursday afternoon be-
tween 2:30 and 5 o'clock. the CONS
mittee will see that the articles
reach the persons designated.
Mrs. Baker. wife of the Secretary
of War, who is an accomplished
musician is singing as mezzo So
prano soloist with the choir of All
Souls Unitarian Church during this
month and next.
Mrs James E. Mulcare. division
president of the District OF Columbia,
U. d. c. has appointed Mrs. R. D..
Sheperd, director of the District War
Relief Work. to cooperate with the
U. d. c. committee. composed of Mrs.
Thrash, of North Carolina: Mrs
Woodbury., Of Kentucky; Miss Pres
ton. of Virginia; Mrs. Beal. of Ar
kansas; Mrs. Stone. of Texas. and
Mrs. Clay. Of California.
These directors will serve during
the period Of the war. The first WORK
will be the endowment of beds in
the hcspitals IN France. One bed
has already been established in the
memory of Jefferson Davis.
'sT'ha stars incifna hut do mt coronaI
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08
For the Girl with White Skin.

The girl with a milk-white skin and
reddish hair selects green tulle for her
afternoon dance frock-else she misses
a great opportunity, when this most
becoming color is the rage. From
Paquin also comes a delightful green
tulle dance frock with layers and lay
ers of green tulle in f1ounces. each
fiounce with long points that come at
a different place on the skirt and a
green tulle overbodice drawn in under
a gold-green sash. The underbodice is
cut out in a round decolletage and is
sleeveless, the overbodice comes high
across the neck at front and back and
its sleeves vefl the arms
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08
TIMELY TIPS.

When whole fish are to be cooked for
the table one housekeeper has dis
covered that it is much easier to scale
them II they are dipped quickly into
hot water first of all. Then instead OF
a knife she uses a currycomb. finding
it much more satisfactory.
Mahogany colored boots for walking
are meeting a big demand this au-
tumn. There was a time when il was
difficult to get a mahogany colored
boot for women. But they are far
more effective with most street clothes
than boots Of the regulation tan color,
and they are meeting with great sue
cess
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

When a newly whitened ceiling be-
came water-stained and spotted one
woman climbed a stepladder and first
rubbed the yellow spots with a block
OF magnesia. then, with a powder
pun, applied ordinary toilet powder,
which saved paperhapger's bill
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

quail on toast in June. and will Just
take it sensibly and calmly, doing
without meat or wheat or pork just
as he does without anything else
when it is out of season"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

On page 25S, find a demure miss
all accoutred forth for her morning
promenade. Her hoopskirted dress of
heavy dove-gray silk is figured with
green and made very plainly, as be-
fits morning frock. A heavy man
tie of dark gray velvet is edged
with a double row Of silk gimp trim
ming and has a quaint, pointed yoke
made entirely of the gimp. and
tiny edge of cream lace peeping out
around the collar. All very subdued.
so far. But just wait for, the bon
net
It's made just like a sunbonnet. only
the material is silvery gray corded
silk. Inside the brim close to my
young lady's rosy cheeks were clus-
ters of pink rosebuds. Three dread.
fully extravagant rose-tinted ostrich
tips bob around on the top, and gray
satin streamers tie under the chin
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08
Seventy-6ve Years Ago
LUCILLE CAMERON.

A kind, friend has given me some
fashion magazines of the year OF 1s4z-
They are full Of dainty, wasp-waisted
DANES and damsels in crinolines. One
can fairly sense the perfume of law
ender and eau de cologne and the
crisp rustic of heavy satins and bro
cades. Tippets, capotes and peierines
abound.
Redingotes were the very latest cry
and short gloves and. Morocco slip
pers were being worn with evening
dress by the truly au courant.
In another part OF the magazine
find a picture of the then unfinished
Capitol with victorias rolling gayIy
up and down the muddy. rutted road
that was then Pennsylvania avenue.
1t is said that, at this period, L
street between Eighth and Eleventh
streets was the Connecticut avenue
of the time. Just for fun, let's write
a few descriptions of the fair maids
and dignified ladies who must have
made Washington brighter in those
far-off days.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

One hears so much about the cut
of our present frocks that one would
fancy that decollete was invented in
the last few. years. After perusing
the winter fashions of 1872, I've de-
cided that we have nothing on great
grandmother. Here is one dark-Iock-
ed, high-colored damsel whose bodice
of pink satin and seed pearls seems
dangerously near slipping off her
rounded shoulders. The skirt of this
wonderful evening dress is of ivory
lace over pink satin, the lace skirt
terminating in a six-inch white silk
fringe.
The, shining black braids of the
young lady's hair. are adorned with
roses. and a cIeverly twisted scarf
OF satin and pearls. A fluffy little
pink ostrich fan and (you won't be-
lieve this) short gloves of white kid
with ruche of white silk at the
wrist. completed vision of the '4Vs.
Tripping gayly across another page
was yellow-curled maid all dressed
up for party, presumably at Judge
Buchanan's E street mansion. in a
wonderful frock OF turquoise blue
gros de Londres.
The tight bodice was graced with A
tucked fichu with a single rose at the
breast. Elbow length sleeves termi-
mated in lace ruffles and bows of the
silk. A festoon of lace and shell pink
ribbon descended from, the waist to
the bottom of the -crinoline skirt.
Roses and lace were twined in the
golden curls which fell at each side
of the young girls smiling face. The
short white kid gloves are finished
with many pointed scallops.
Next came across a stately dow
ager with a delightfully satisfied ex-
preston on her countenance which
seemed to indicate that she had Just
absorbed a tid-bit of brand-new Cos
sip. Her crinoline Of black satin had
three broad stripes of ruching-edged
velvet running from the waist front
to the hem. A capote of black silk
velvet was fastened across the breast
with silk cords and loops. A sober
bonnet of black velvet was enriched
with dropping purple plume and
chin streamers of purple satin.
Companioning the aforesaid dame,
was a slim, young. brown-haired per-
son, who looked the very pink II pro-
priety in an afternoon dress of blue
watered silk with a close bodice and
long, tight sleeves. Two rows of ten
inch silk fringe, in tthe same shade,
decorate the wide hoop skirt.
Her silk tippet is edged with fringe
not quite so deep and fastened with
huge cameo. Her bonnet of blue
velvet. adorned with little lavender
'fiowerets and lavender ostrich tips,
completes what the fashion writer
of the period describes as an Elegant
and correct toilette"
Perhaps the most delectable morsel
In the book is small S-year-oId dam
sci dressed up for some festivity of
the day in an evening dress almost
exactly like her mothers crinoline,
ruchings and all. The only conces-
sion made to youth is that the dress
is of ankle length. Made of heavy
white silk 1t is panelled down The front
with some half dozen rows of white
ruching. Sleeves. bodice and neck are
also adorned with the ruching, 'Bows
of shell pink satin ribbon are placed
at every criss-cross of the ruchfng.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

Miss Polly Brook. of New York.
IS visiting Miss Ellen Bruce Lee
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08
HOROSCOPE

The stars incline. but do not compel
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

Elizabeth Kearney. Of Charlottes-
Vile. Va. are spending several days
at the Shoreham. Miss Kearney is
a frequent visitor here as the guest
of Miss Ellen Bruce Lee and Miss
Mildred Bromwell.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

Miss Mildred Bromwell. Miss
Gladys Ffoulke Smith and Miss
Elizabeth Baker Kemp will all leave
Washington Thursday to resume
their studies at the Foxcroft School
in Middleburg. Va
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

Mrs. John Walker Holcombe and
Miss Eugenia Holcombe have cards
Out for a series of informal at-homes
IN Thursdays. January 10, II ana "a
from 4 to Z o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Wallace and
Miss Sallie Beeeher returned to Wash
ington yesterday afternoon from Ia
coma, Wash. where they have been
for several months.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

The former governor Of Wyoming.
John f. Osborne. who was First AS
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

Frederick B. Jennings. who spent
several days in Washington. has re-
turned to New York.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-08

Mrs Thomas F. Walsh entertained
at a dinner of six covers last evening
and later entertained her guests in a
box at the National Theater.