davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

1t was a scorching hot day. Three
Of the characters that grow familiar to
the freQuenters Of the thouroughfare
from Broadway to Park Row took part
In a little bit of drama that was watch
ed from a nearby bench. The lame old
man who sells shoestrings sat wea-
rily on the stairs leading to the closed
canteen opposite the postofiice. His
eyes dropped with sleep. but opened
suddenly at n word from the woman
who sits near by with basket of pref
zels, the piece de resistance of many
midday meal In that vicinity.
She held out a tall glass of orange
ade supplied, doubtless, by the proprl-
etor of the fiourishlng stand hard by,
where one may buy postcard souye-
Mrs of New York, or sweets and cool
drinks to exc out the pretzel lunch.
He drank It gratefully while the kind
" II draggled Hebe chatted about the
weather. 1t was a cheering note in the
rush of the city's crowded, careless
horoughfare.-New York Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

You are more ambitious and you get more
enjoyment out of everything when your
blood is in good condition. Impurities in
the blood have very depressing effect on
the system, causing weakness. laziness,
nervousness and sickness.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying
and Enrichine the Blood. When you feel
its strengthening. invieorating effect. sec
how it brings color to the cheeks and how
1t improves the appetite. you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
is not a patent medicine. it is simply
IRON and QUININE suspended in Syrup.
So pleasant even children like il. The
blood needs Quinine to Purifyit and IRON
to Enrich ii. These reliable tonic prop
critics never fail to drive out impurities in
the blood.
The Strength Creating Power of GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made il
the favorite tonic in thousands of homes.
More than thirty-6ve years ago, folks
would ride long distance to get GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when a
member Of their family had Malaria or
needed a bodybuilding. strengthening
tonic. The formula is just the same to-
day, and you can get it from any drug
store. Soc per bottle.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Have you ever noticed how a lamb,
the most timorous of animals, will be
come suddenly brave when badly
frightened
Wen, that Is what young Blngle is
like. Bingle is so nervous that 1t al
most amounts to a disease.
He was at a party the other night,
and sat against a wall between two
charming girls, twlddling his thumbs
round each other in fever of fright.
But 1t was very annoying.
do you always do that at dancer
asked one of the girls at last, unable
to stand 1t any longer.
"Er-no," suffered Bingle. Some
times"-twiddling his thumbs in the
reverse direction-"I do it this way r.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Grandmother always reproved her
grandchildren by telling them how
much for the worse children had
changed since she was a child. herself.
One day she was scoldlng her nine
year-old grandson for spending his
pennies instead of saving them. "Now
when was your age" she said, 81 had
a whole bank full of pennies. Buying
candy was holiday, not an everyday
affair.""
Fred stlll eyed his pennies. Grand
mother" he said, quite respectfully,
isn't it lucky for you that none Of
US were alive when you were yOungT
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Descending at Nice from their open
car. General Pershing and party of
officers were received by a French gov
eminent official who, noting the white
coating of dust under which their
uniforms almost disappeared, said:
''You are very brave. mon general,
to undertake to motor on our Riviera
roads In their present state. Poor
France Her roads, once the best in
the world, are now the worst. With
their holes and dust they are really
impossible. Yes, indeed, l repeat that
you are brave"
General Pershing politely dlsclaimed
that 1t was a matter for bravery. but
a staff officer, shaking from his cap a
big dust cloud, remarked:
'WeIl, If it is not a question of
bravery it is at least one of grit"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
PERSONS OF ROYAL DESCENT


There are more claims Of descent
from William the Conqueror than from
any monarch In the world. and IN most
cases a descendant Of this king comes
down a line Of Is or 20 other royal
personages. although sometimes the
descent from monarch to plain, IN
titled yeoman seems 10 have been nc-
compllshed In two or three genera
tons. There is practically no limit to
his descendants today and one geneai-
ogist says this fact Is accounted for by
the statement that. according TO the
regular proportion Of increase in each
generation since his time, the descend
ants Of William the Conqueror would
now number more than twice the pres
eut population Of the British Isles. So.
of course, 1t is very easy TO zee how
many Of them came over to the United
States.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

4 o.mpetenee j. Ia o e0ntent.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
KIDNEYS WEAKENING?
BETTER LOOK OUT!

ment of the Netherlands granted a spe.
cial charter authorizing its sale.
The good housewife Of Holland would
almost as soon be without food as With
out her "Real Dutch Drops" as she
quantity calls GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
Oil Capsules. Their use restores
strength and Is responsible in a great
measure for the sturdy, robust health
Of the Hollanders.
Do not delay. Go to your druggist
box of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem oil
Capsules. Take them as directed, and
II you are not satisfied with results your
druggist will gladly refund your money.
Look for the name GOLD MEDAL on
the box and accept no other. In sealed
boxes, three sizes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
LARGE seIsmoIoaIeaI Library.

DR.. ]. c. Branner of Leland Stanford
university has purchased the seismo-
logical library of Count f. de Mon
tessus de Ballore. director of the seis-
biological service in Chile, and pre-
scented il to Stanford university. This
is said TO be one of the largest col
lections of chronological literature in
existence, and is accompanied by a
manuscript catalogue including some
5000 Scientific American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Allce's father was an engineer with
decided conscience. His work came
before pleasure. absolutely.
ooh, daddy" pleaded the child one
day. "please go with US to the ball
game this afternoon
simply can't, child; too much to
do was the hurried answer.
"Oh. daddyl You'll never go any
wherei You're so dutifled."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
What is Castoria
New Theory Of Ice Trarsportatlon.

New Theory Of Ice rsportstion.
A novel theory of Ice Transporter
tlon has been suggested to the London
Geological society by F. Debenham. In
South Victoria land deposits Of marine
mud exist on the surface of floating
'land ice" in deep bays of the Ross
sea, and are found on land up to
height of 200 feet. The ice sheet APP
pears to lose from annual melting on
the surface while annual freezing
causes 1t to grow from below. 1t is
believed that in severe seasons the ice
sheet freezes to the bottom. taking up
portions of the sea floor. and this
gradually rises to the surface, while
the ice float transports it to other To-
calities.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Dad, do we have to pay war tax so
the government can buy our Thrift
stamps hack from usT' said Dick, who
was just eight years old.
Eyes, you have the right idea about
IT," replied the father.
"Well, why can't we turn in the
stamps and just call It square? If we
could do that could buy soda. I've
got dime" said Dick.
Dick was wsiting for an answer. and
after much thinking. father reached
for his pockSa Here's another penny"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Kidney and bladder troubles don't
disappear Of themselves. They grow
upon you, slowly but steadily, under
mining your health with deadly GER
tainty, until you fall a victim to In
durable disease. .
Stop your troubles while there Is
time. Don't wait until little pains be-
come big aches. Don't triAe with dis
ease. To avoid future suffering begin
treatment with GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules now. Take three or
four every day until you feel that you
are entirely free from pain.
This well-known preparation has been
one Of the national remedies of Hol-
land for centuries. In 1896 the govern
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

A toad has been found buried in
Netherseal colllery, near Burton-on-
Trent, England. A collier was mining
GOO feet below the surface and a mile
from the pit shaft when his pick struck
into a pocket of clay, and out rolled a
toad three inches long. II is being
kept in the managers office. and is re-
covering sight and moving about.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

After-War Bulletin From the Rhine.
The "Sally AIMS" visited d company
Monday aud put over a doughnut and
fee cream barrage, which was met with
great resistance, Having inflicted a
heavy loss (dOughnuts and ice creaml
In the taking Of the first objective.
they went In for seconds. and got 'em,
tool II is thought that the sally
AIMS are preparing counter.attaek
jet 'em come; we won't bulge an
inch, as the last assault raised our
morale Observation-Disclosures SEN
tlnel
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

A banker was talking about the sue
cess of q merchant.
AT a banquet" he said. II sat OPP
posite the man and during the speech
making saw him drop a quarter on
the floor.
"of course he didn't interrupt the
proceedings at the time, but after the
speech-making was over he got down
on his hands and knees to look for the
lost quarter"
"Did he find it," another banker
asked.
Find it," said the first banker.
~Why, man. he found a half-dollar."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

you say your son is a great stu
dent Of historyT
Yes
"But l never see him paying much
attention to books"
NO He is willing to let bygones
be bygones. lie gets the really impor-
tant history fresh every day in the
newspaper"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

"Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Tor.
klns, "would you mind helping me with
a little bit OF arithmetieT
"Not at ALL"
"Well, If we pay the cook all the
wages she wants will we have enough
money left to buy anything for her to
cook7"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Mrs. Fllmgilt thinks of nothing but
Clothes" said the critical woman.
Eyes" answered the man who OBJ
serves specifically. "And after see
ing her costumed for ballroom or bath
ing beach l should say that when she
thinks of clothes she thinks of next to
nothing"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

"would you advise me to keep out
n politlcs7"
"Young man." replied Senator sor-
ghum, "you were born citizen; the
voting privilege IS yours whether you
desire Il or not; you are going to be
taxed and generally supervised by the
people you assist in electing to Office.
There's no such thing as keeping out
Of politics."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Aunt-You should take more inter
est in what is going on. Why don't
you read the newspapers so that you
can converse intelllgeNtly with your
husband.
Young Wife, tried to. but l made
mistake. l read about the League
of Nations instead of the baseball
news.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

A rookie who was detailed in the
mess hall for a week, got along fairly
wen until one day the head cook said:
put some water on the fire." He
went out into the storage room to
open can Of peas, and when he came
back. the Gre was out.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
HoW's This P

We offer $1,000 for any case Of eatarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is taxi
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 75c. Testimonials free.
4. J. Cheney s. Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

rs Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The system
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTE
LESS chill TONIC. You know what you
are taking. as the formula Is printed on
every label. showing It is ouININE and
IRON in tasteleEs form. The Quinine drives
out the malaria. the Iron builds up the
system. Prics Soc
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

"Now. getting down to brass tacks,"
continued the sideshow manager.
why"
al daren't," interrupted the Human
Ostrich. who had been ILL., 1.-THE doc
tor says mustn't touch solid food for
at least a week yet"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

"Whats that you say?"
"There's too much futile investiga.
tion going on"
That's right. Eat your hash. Never
mind what's 10 It."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
A Word of prndnncs

"If you must be a musician, my son,
learn to play the piano"
"Why, fatherY"
"Then when you are engaged with
an orchestra you can turn your back
on the room and won't have to look st
the dancing"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Jimmy had been caught red-handed.
His father grabbed him. and prepared
for action.
Jimmy wrlggled frantlcally.
"Pa, pa, walt a mlnuter he painted
Didn't you tell the callers last night
that couldn't be beaten for mis-
chiefT"
That's Just what l did. you young
rascalr"
well, then, pa" gasped Jimmy.
''why are you beating me nowT
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
INDIGESTION
Caused by
Acid-StOmaCh

Millions OF peopie--in fact about out OF
lO-auner more or less from indigestion,
acute or chronic. Nearly every case is
caused by Acid Stomach.
There are other stomach disorders which
also are sure signs Of Observation-Disclosures
Ing, heartburn, bloat after eating food re-
peatinE, sour, Eassy stomach. There are
many ailments which, while they do not
cause much distress in the stomach itself,
are, nevertheless. traceabie to an acid
stomach Among these are nervousness,
bllousness, cirrhosl8 OF the liver. rheuma-
tism. impoverished blood, weakness ins0rn-
MIA, melancholia and a long train Of phys
ical and mental miseries that keep the
victims in miserable health year after year.
The right thing to do is to attack these
ailments at their souroe-Ket rid of the acid
stomach A wonderful modern remedy called
EATONlC now makes II easy to do this.
One Of hundreds Of thousands OF grateful
users OF EArONIC writes. Il have been
troubled with intestinal indigestion for about
nine years and have spent quite sum for
medicine, hut without relief. After using
EATONIC for a few days the gas and pains
in my bowels disappeared. EATONIc Is just
the remedy needed"
We have thousands OF letters telling Of
these marvellous benefits. Try EATONIc and
you. too, Will be Just as enthusiastic In Its
praise.
Your drugGist has EAToNIc. Get big
Soc box from him today. He will refund
unH ma aaHa aaa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

81 made good investment today"
"That so. my dear? What was IT."
81 saw hat for $50 in store that
you couldn't buy anywhere else for
less than $40 and invested in it."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

."Pop."
Eyes, my SON.
"WhO was pocahontas?"
"She was an Indian princess Of Viz
yinla, who saved John Smiths life"
swell. pop, II would be some con
tract II she was called upon to do that
same act for all the John Smiths to
day, now, wouldn't itT
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Mrs. Henpeck-Now. dearie, be sure
to see that the suit you buy has a coat
with a waist seam.
Henpeck (explosively)-Tn be-"
Mrs. Henpeck (sharply)-You'll be
what?
Mr.. Henpeck (meekly)-Right in
style If / do.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Fiye-year-old Dorothy was watching
her aunt drink a glass of milk. Upon
being offered some she said: "Oh, no,
1 never drink milk by heart; l only
like it with tea or coffee"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Marjorie and her mother were out
shopping.
In one establishment the proprie-
tors dog, who liked children, came
over and stood beside her.
Marjorie told him to get away. but
he only moved closer.
The assistant asked her If she
didn't like dogs, and she replied:
81 like dogs all right but l likes
EN- across the street. London An
swers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

'The crows don't seem to pay any
attention to that scarecrow."
mo. The pesky critters thinks it's,
one O. them artists from the city
DRAWN pictur's. London Answers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
Tally and Ointment now and then as
needed to make the complexion clear.
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cutieura Talcum and you have the
CutIeura Toilet Trio.-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

The other day we were told how
good loeusts were as food, and now an
exchange says: PUT cream and sugar
on fly and it tastes very much like
black raspberry"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

"How are you getting along with the
semaphore system in Plunkville?"
WED get along all right" said the
Plunkville policeman, IF we could Just
Keep .people from stealing our selns-
phores,"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

The amount of tin exported from
the Federated Malay States in the
last year was $3.50 tons, valued at
$51. 520,532.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Occasionally some young man at.
-tempts to make the mare go by invest
ing a lot of money in wild oats.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
wbat He Cot for GU Finoer,

Jennie-What did your mother do
for your cut finger. Stanley?
Stanley-She didn't do nothln' but
lick me for cuttin' 1t.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Senator, these ladies have collected
lot of your speeches"
"Um."
Don't you feel aatteredT"
Dunno. Do they want EN- to read
or to make a bonfire with?"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

"whut Lawya Attacks say bout
dem chickens you stole?"
ale say Aim li'ble to go to Jail
less'n All git somebuddy to prove a lie
.by."-Cartoons
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
Doesn't hurt a bit and Freezone
costs only a few cents.

with your ingersi You can lift OF
any hard corn, soft corn, or corn be-
tween the toes, and the hard skin cal
luses from bottom Of feet.
A tiny bottle Of "Freezone" costs
little at any drug store; apply a few
drops upon the corn or callus. In
stantly It stops hurting, then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or callus
right off. root and all. without one bit
Of pain or soreness. TRULY No HUM
bug l-Ady.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05
Nervv.

"What are you writing, old MANI"
IAN article entitled Advice to Grad.
uates."
Ell Advice to grad Well. Of all
the presumption r'-Boston Evening
Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Money is like strong drink; mighty
few men know enough to quit when
they've got enough.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

In the United Kingdom there are
said to be 100000 spinsters with no
hope Of marriage.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

While in the act Of acquiring black
eye a man is apt to see a lot of stars
that are unknown to astronomers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Do all the good you can and you
will find this is not such bad old
world.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

"Dick, darling" limited Mrs. Young
bride, do you remember how we used
to sit on one chair at papa'sI'
"That was all right at papa's." re-
piled the practical Dick, "but I'm not
going to forget that these chairs cost
me good money"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

The savings banks of this country
have more than 100000 depositors.-
Los Angeles Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Adam fell in love with Eve-and the
fall of man has been a continuous per-
Torrance from that day to Mis-.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

II was Just reading that an Eng
fish clergyman has become an aviator"
"A high churchman, eh7"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Little Glrl-My father says he has
often seen you act.
Delighted Actress-What did he see
me in. dear?"
Little Girl-In the seventies.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

The average man doesn't waste any
politeness on his wife.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Several rivers in Siberia flow consid-
erable distances under ice.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

'Do you swear, little boy7"
''No, but say, you Just ought to hear
my old man."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Real widows and grass widows sym
pathlze with one another. but why they
do It is a mystery.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

He who murders a forest is Indirect
" guilty Of homicide.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Wonder why a splnster can never
remember anything that happened a
good many years agol
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

OF verey hundred men called fail
ures ninety-seven have been lukewarm
In their work.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

The occasional use Of Roman Eye Balsam
at night upon retiring Will prevent and re-
lieys tired. watery eyes, and eye strain. Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Argentina is offering TO Mexico at
low prices 100000 klos of wheat, l.
100000 kilos of oats. and 5000 bar
rels OF corn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Anyway, the man who boasts of his
ability as a liar isn't a hypocrite.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

" N. u BALTIMORE, NO. ss-1s1s.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-09-05

Wisconsin Early in Field
The practice of law by women was
legalized by the Wisconsin legislature
In 1877.