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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05
La Odisea de I'm gallo de psIea

Pedro Rivera es un niho de trece
aflos de edad, natural de Ciales, donde
residen sus padres va ancianos. Nunca
ha asistido a las escuelas pubEcas y no
sabe leer nj escribir. A principle del
afio 1918 Pedro vino a San Juan y ha
trabajado desde entonces en- Ia Panade-
ria Central, propiedad de Rigo y Abra-
ham.
Segun dice Pedro, Obdulio Miranda,
que vive en- la calle del Cristo No. 2,
lie hizo encargo de un buen gallo de
pelea lie entreg6 para este fin dos do
lares en- efectivo.
Pedro Sc fue Ciales con objeto de.
comprar ell gallo, pero gast6 en- pasaje
los dos pesos cue para comprar ell ave
le diera obdulio Miranda. Entonces CO.
menzaron las tribulaciones de Pedro,
creyendose obligado cumplir su
compromise, adivin6 que en- esa obli-
gaci6n estaba su honor comprometido,
decide con la inocente irrefexion
del nifio traer ell gallo ''sin reparar
en- los medios.' Estas tltimas palabras
son textualcs.
Deseando salvar su reputation y cum
plir 10 prometido obduiio Miranda
50 diriji6 a la ''traba'' de Jose Men
doza, Sc apoder6 durante la noche
de un gallo perteneciente a Amado r.
vera, propietario de Ciales. Dicho gallo
es conocido EN- aquella jurisdiction con
- ..u...4.~. - t4naroI{wayt
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05
CASTA.-San Juan.

...Lo he notado yo, 10 han notado
sodos mis- amigos y 10 ha notado has
"a el guardia de la esquina.
Esas dos senoritas salen de la Off
Gina a las cuatro y desde esa hora en-
piezan dar vuelta por Cruz, San
Francisco, Fortaleza y San Justo, con
una velocidad ineomprensible. Pare
cen dos destroyers. No sc como no Sc
mareah sc cansan.
Ell pdblico va Sc sabe de memoria
los trajes que usan; ha tornado nota
de los diferentes arreglos que han he
cho en- sus sombreros; y hasta asegu-
ra que estan muy debiles... Els claro,
con tanto train
Hace usted muy bien en- no imitar-
las. Asi suda menos y ahorra zapa-
tos.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05
VIGIA.-Santurce.

No es usted ell primero y el 1nico
que Sc pone nervioso durante las vela-
das en- las salas de los "cines". Son
rauchas, muchisimas las personas que
~ quejan de los idilios media luz
Y ESQ no tiene remedio; ahi fracasan
todas las ordenanzas municipales. No
sere yo quien me meta a censurar los
arrullos de tantos palomos. Hoy por
mi Y mafiana por tt, reza ell refrain
Dicen tambien que al cine lie deben
muchas niiias la felicidad de que hoy
disfrutan. De tan dulce penumbra
han nacido muchos afectos que con-
vertidos, mas tarde, en- amor fervo-
roso, han franqueado la cancela de la
sacristfa.
No Sc fie de la inocencia de las vie
jas: con un ojo miran hacia la Iona, y
con ell otro observan ell curse de los
acontecimientos..
BIsquese una parejita y haga 10
que los demas.
Ese es mi consejo.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05
CANITA.-Qu -Quebradillas.

Muchas gracias, buen amigo, es us
ted una persona muy simpatica. Pero
10 siento mucho; hace tempo que deje
81 vicio. Me costaba muy caro-, y no
CANADA para chichones y berganti-
nes....
Ademas, lego a convertirse en- San
Juan el negocio, en- una verdadera es-
tafa... Veneno puro.... iPuaf!
De solo recordarlo me arremillo como
pescaO en- parrilla
De vez en- vez suelo enjaguar la bo-
ca. Envieme su direction, Y cuando
pase por ahi, tendre el gusto de ha-
cerle una vista.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05
CANELA.-Guayama.

Yo no veo inconvenience alguno Ell
que las ninas aprendan bailar jo-
tAs, sevillanas y farrucas.
Todo esta en- quien Sc las ensene a
bailar y en- ell calor con que 10 tomen.
Hay que tener mucho euidado con ell
estilo, y aun mas cuidado con el ade-
nlan.
.r Y 81 Sc aprenden tan pintorescos
bales para recreo del hogar Y ,lesaho-
go del alma agarena, que en- nosotros
vive dormida y enjaulada, la inten-
cion es casi inocente.
Pero 81 el objeto es bailar EN- publi-
co, entonces es question de opiniones.
Yo no dsjo bailar a mi novia la fa-
rruca, nj 81 me amenaza el padre con
desheredarla.
Digo 10 que ell venerable Pancho
Goicochea:
-iConozco Ell almendr6n por la
hojal
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05
sERENO.-Rio Piedras.

JQue desea usted ? ique obligue
a esos sefiores a mostrar su partida
de matrimonio?
IQue me va nj me viene mi en- ese
asunto? listed cree que yo no ten
go NADIA que hacer y que me paso la
vida oliendo 10 que no me agrada y
averiguando 10 que no me importa?
iDesconfia usted de esa union :?
Duda usted que sea legal? Enton-
ces... para que los admite en- su ca
sa de vista?
Lo que a mi me parece es que US
ted lie interesa mas de 10 conveniente
la DANA.
Abra ell ojo, que su mujer usa las
uhas muy largas y desde chiquita dio
pruebas de tener NAL genio.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05
MIMI.-Aguadilla.

No senorita, yo no soy viejo, nj jo-
ven, nj grueso nj faco. Es in1til que
Sc empehe usted en- saber mi nombre.
Mi partida de bautismo la arrancaron
del registro y no hay modo de locali-
zar el sitio de mi nacimiento.
Para escribirme use siempre mi
1nico nombre. Siento mucho no es-
cribirle zen privado" como usted de-
sea. No tengo tempo. Y me 10 han
prohibido.
Uni retrato? Sc cae usted de es-
palda. Del susie.
Su cartita huele muy bien Y su letra
es primorosa. iMe deja usted besar
sus manos?
ALMAVIYA.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05
UN ANo DE cARcEL
ALMAVIyA.

En- el Tribunal de Distrito de San
Juan ha sido sentenciado cumplir un
aiio de presidio Pedro Juan Cartagena,
ell agresor de Andres Rodriguez Vera,
reporter de nuestro estimado colega
''Le Democracia".
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05

La estatua es como una prolongaci6n
que Sc hace de la vida de un hombre
notable en- la historic del Universe. Es
10 inico que puede hacer Ia humani-
dad para rescatar sus heroes al olvido
Y Ia incuria, para perpetuar al traves
de los siglos ell gesto y la mirada de sns
grandes hombres. Cuando ideas revolu-
cionarias inconoclastas hacen una in
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05
NJ RIOS ocARA.

NCTA: La fotografia muestra Ia es-
tatua sin el aditamento dc los chiqui
Hos. para que7. Debe aparecer sin
6l; de 10 contrariO haIiamos resaltar
mas la burla.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05

Ponce de Leon rodivivo con una c0ro.
na marchita Ell una mano me IA hecho
pensar en- una obra del maestro P6reg
Gald0s. Me rofiero Ia novela dillo-
ga6a "Casandra", en- una dc cuyos ca
pitulo3 la maravillosa piuma del gran
maestro hace Tesurgir dc las sombras
de In mnerte a dofia Juana Samaniego.
marquesa dc Tobalina, viuda de un ri
co comprador de bienos nacionalcs. ia
marquesa, cuy1 muerte c. dc todos de
seada, para asi podcr hacer ol reparto
general de los bienos, resucita; poro
no como era EN- vida. una marquesa de
fastuoso atavio, sino convcrtida Ell ana
vieia mendiga. Los parientes sufren
un desfallecimiento cuando Ia ven apa
recer
Aqni Ocurre algO pareCidO. Ponce de
Leon resurge, pero no con mayor iu-
ventud, sino ultraiado. vciado. mcicn
do una cadcna dc bic.clota vioia y
una corona marchita.
Entraha todo este nm gran profile
ma de hlosofia religiosa. I'll karma es
la mas profunda Y satisfactora solu.
cion que Sc Ia dado al problema dc loe
sufrimientos humanos, Ia vida de csos
ceres que sc ven pasar por cl mundo
con un signo de fatalidad cncima. que
tocan la puerta del temple de Ia For
tuna en- el precise instante dc cerrarss
sus puertas por medic siglo, mientras
que otros, con menos eiecutoria scr
vicios menos brillantcs, llaman ca
misma puerta en- ell instante feliz de
abrirsole par en- par. Tiene que habof
una explicaci6n para Ia vida de los sc-
res que embarcan en- el buque que ha
de naufragar, Y juegan sa dinero la
carta desgraciada. La marquesa. que
no hizo otra maidad que donar gran
parte dc su capital institucionee pia-
dosss Sc conv.erte en- Ia otra vida en-
una infeliz mendiga juzgar por Ia
aparici6n que han visto los hsredcros.
--''Toda parte del universe sensi
bic, sea hombre, mujer, insecto. pic.
dra arbol 10 que fuere, es Ia morada
de TN ospiritu que esta claborando su
dest'no, el cual mientras recibc Gus
tigos o premios por hechos pasadoa. es-
"a Gando forma a su felicidad, ma
laventuranza futura, segun ems actos
presentes. He ahi on sintesis la doc
trina del Karna.
Y diBo ahora, Gqu6 habra heeho la
estatua de Ponce de Leon, para mere
Ger esa burla crucli Meior hubicra
sido que ell artista que hizo esa igura
de bronco que esta en- la Plaza de San
Jose, Sc hubiera inspirado en- Rodin.
que deiaba muchas dc sus creacioncs
deliberadamente inconclusas Asi no ha-
bria brago donde colgar eEas osdenas
viejas nj le ocurriua 10 que Ia &C.
tatua de Salvador Brau, a IA cual nm
golfo guerra aserrarle m zapato pa
ra vcnderlo como cobre vieio en IA tien-
da Ge TN cualquiera.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05

cursi6n de Ia esfera intellectual de los
pueblos, la plebe alucinada por Ia san.
gre, para saciar su sed de venganEa
profana los antignos idolos. Para cvi-
tar esta profanaci6n, y ademas para in
validar las hechicerias.-qu la huma
nidad siempre Ia aido supersticiosa, ,--
los mahometanos prohibieron sus ar
tistas Ia reproduction del rostro. hasta
cl punto de evitar que los nihos, esos
mismos que han ultrajado a Ponce de
Leon, iueguen con muhecos muhe
cas-
PerO aqni, en- Puerto Rico, no oou-
rre NADIA de ESQ. rs sencillamente Ia in
curia de nuestros ediles la responsible
de los actOs de los mozaibetes vaga
bundos
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05

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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05

I'm vista de la proyeciala revi-
sion dc Ia Tarifa. en n Coneff p
SC ha obicnido una gran eanidad
de daios para information 9el l9
mite &c Medios s. Arhitrios "a 60.
mission de Tarifas de los Esfados
Unidos ha euviado famhitn nn in.
forme acerca del eosio a. prolae
ci0n de Ii industrial azuoaeafa
Este informe csfudia pfofaHda
menfe v diseuie II cpsi0 eu aH
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ci0n comparandolo con "a anmen.
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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05

Una production de la cual la Univer-
sal puede sentirse orgullosa. Advt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05

PARIS BAZAAR
Ia lienda de buen
i0nO en- Puerto Rico,
reoibe scmanalmenle
la s noyedades u el
6ia. Estamos exlii
biendo eI surlido mas
complete en- leIss E.
mas De algod6n como
muselinas, voiles en-
JOS dibujOs De ala
fantasia, organdi H.
bordados ban
, COS y en- CO. o.
qujs, gabardines &C.
etc.
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cafes boTd dos J
adornos para lrajes
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. telas ~ seda esl
siempre surlida d
, Charncusc, Satin
BarOnel, Cresp6n ds
/ china y Georgelle,
, Foulard. Creme Me-
leOr, Taflcia, PopIin
y una gran varieda3
DC olras lclas Dc YER
dadera noyedad pa
; "a lrajes de Gale y Dc
! S0iree.
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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05

Dicen las antiguas cr6nicas que
Ponce de Leon acompaf6 Co
ion EN- su segundo viaje, y luego
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-04-05
X Aboy BEEIrEZ
IL. Miami.
ACUMUBACION De INPoRMEs
PARA FACuJTAR EL EsTu
DO DE- Ia TAREPA

Una c0misi6n del Gobicrno some
te infOrmes con respccto al como
cifniento dc production de Il ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-19
COOPERS MILLS

Mrs. Ella NJ. Brann, who at pres
ent is living with her brother at
South Somerville. attended the reg
ular meeting of Pine Tree Rebekah
Lodge Wednesday evening. May IA.
She was entertained over night by
Mrs. lisa Noyes.
The next meeting OF Lend a Hand
Circle. of Kings Daughters will be
held with Mrs. Emma Leighton the
FIRST Wednesday in June. A letter
from the State president. Mrs. c. r.
Smith, will ne read relative to the
work Of the order.
Merton Brass is passing a few days
vacation with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Brann. Merton has made
good in his chosen vocation. lnaI OF
a railroad employee. having become
a fireman on the Maine Central rail-
road. All are glad to welcome him
home.
C. W. Brann took several members
Of A. NJ. Brann's family to Augusta
Thursday, May Is. to make arrange
en- Brann to the city hospital for sur
gical treatment. She has been in
poor health for long time.
The district meeting Of the Odd
Fellows will be held with Sheepscot
Lodge at Coopers Mills May 81.
afternoon and evening. Supper will
be served from 6 to 7.30. A degree
staff will he present: also some Of
the Grand Lodge officers and a gen.
e-al good time is expected. All Odd
Fellows are urged to be present and
every Rebekah is asked to assist in
some way in serving or furnishing
the supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-19

Today, after weeks vigorous
publicity campaign covering the
various phases Of it's work, the Sal
walton Army will come before the
citizens of Augusta and ask for ST.
900 as part of the national drive for
$4,000, 900.
The Salvation Army has done
much-all it could-for humanity
wherever there is corps. 1t de-
sires 20 do more. The war is over.
The stage is set for a new play.
based on a theme as old as the eter-
nal hills.
1t is a theme that has to do with
the happiness Of a man, a woman. or
a child. with the things that go 10
make life a tragedy or a long path
Of contentment.
The Salvation Army. if the drive
is successful, will be able to expand.
to hep and rescue more unfortun-
ates.
Of the $1,000 ten thousand will De
set aside for a permanent building
to be erected when conditions war
rant, $1,000 for the work of the local
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-19
Mary L. Doe

The passing Of Mary L. Dee. after
a lingering illness. has removed from
a life Of rare usefulness and service
one who, a life long resident OF Au-
gusta, was identified with and stood
for everything that was good and for
the best interests Of the city in which
she lived, and which she loved. She
was a woman Of rare intelligence,
beautiful Christian character. a
daughter Loyalty and lovingly devoted
to her aged mother. who survives her.
The trusted clerk and bookkeeper OF
the Augusta Water District, practi-
cally from the time Of its organiza-
ton, and recognized as Of exceptional
ability, a member Of the Congrega-
tional church and allied societies. her
whole life was closely identified with
the business and religious interests
OF the community. but best Of all.
because most like to Him. was her
tender companionship with and care
of the mother who so needed her.
To her who sleeps after loving
service will be given the lasting men,
DRY OF her many friends left behind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-19

Just as the $40 express was leaving
the Maine Central station Sunday at
ternoon on its way for the west a
young man underwent an experience
which he will not rroba bly, care to re-
peat. He had-5ust boarded the train
and as he reached the car step his
cap blew off. Not waiting an instant
he made a jump from the step to go in
pursuit Of his piece of headgear and
in landing on the station platform.
slipped and fell. It was only by good
luck that he did not roll under the
car wheels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-19

The local corps OF the Salvation Army
announces that through the kindness Of
Mayor Martin a speakers stand will be
erected at the Postofice square and
public demonstrators will be conducted
ed every evening during the Home Ser
vie drive in the open air at s O'Clock.
Prominen: speakers will address those
meetings every night. During the day
special announcements will, be made and
good crowds are expected. This eve
mig a message from General Pershing
TO the Salvation Army will be read and
the Rev. W. J. Layton of the Green
street Methodist church will speak.
Prominent speakers have been secured
for every night in the week. Com.
nlandant MAGE also states that owing
TO tie drive their usual income has been
sacrificed and that the collection taken
at these opea-air demonstrations vii
re used for local expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-19
UNITY

: Mrs. Clayton Berry who has been
very Ill is improving.
Mrs. r. c. Whitaker and Mrs. E.
E. Small were in Waterville Wednes-
day.
A number from here attended the
Odd Fellows meeting in Albion
Monday evening.
H. W. Brown and E. T. White
house eturned from Greenville Mon
day where they had been on a fish,
ing trip, bringing home with them
some fine specimens Of salmon and
trout.
Miss Parkhurst Of Albion is as
sisting Mrs. Leadbetter with her
millinery.
The Rebekahs conferred degrees
on a number of candidates at their
last meeting. Refreshments Of ice
cream and cake were served.
James Frost is making quite ex-
tensive repairs on his buildings.
: Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Whitehouse
were business visitors in Waterville
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Conner were in
Boston few days the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-19
BINGHAM

The Western Somerset Teachers
Association held some very interest
ing sessions in kennebec hall heEe
Friday and Saturday. Mrs. L. \.
Bradbury. superintendent of schools
Superintendent Charles E. Ball CT
Bingham as president Of the Asso-
citation. At the forenoon session
Friday an address was given by DR..
y. E. winstfip and the Noon
Lunch" was considered by Miss
Bertha L. Paul and Mrs. Mabel
Bracket. Music in the Schools
was considered by Miss Ruth Goss
and this was followed by singing by
Grades and of the Bingham
schools. The second address Of the
afternoon was given by Miss Flor
ence Hale. her topic being Better
Pay for Better Teachers" In the
evening Augustus .. Thomas, State
superintendent of schools. was pre-
sent and gave a fine address. There
was singing by the children of
Grades and 4 and solo by Mrs.
Jessie w. Hamilton. Music was
also furnished during the afternoon
and evening by Bakers orchestra.
Superintendent Bail presided during
the general sessions.
Saturday proved to be somewhat
rainy but still the sessions proved
pleasant and profitable. Boys and
Girls Clubs" was considered. County
Agent Robert Stiles and Miss AL
freda Ellis. assistant leader of Girls
Clubs being the speakers. Mr.. Stiles
spoke particularly upon the work in
the county and cooperation, and
stated that the prospects for the
coming year were excellent. Miss
Ellis spoke very intelligently upon
Cooking and Housekeeping" De-
partment sessions were held from
e.45 to 10.45. The teachers Of sec
ondary schools met in Firemen's
hall and instead of j. W. Taylor
conducting the supervised study,
State Supt. Thomas conducted this
feature of the mornings exercises.
The teachers Of the rural and graded
schools met in Kennebec hall with
What and Why in Drawing" by
Miss Nellie F. Harvey, and a ques-
ton box conducted by Miss Flor
ence Hale.
Large delegations Of teachers were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-19
Find Total Expense
in Retail Hardware Stores
for 1918 About 20 Percent

Cambridge. Mass. May 1s,-The aver
age for total expense in retail hardware
stores for the years 1917 and 1918 was
found to be ac.s per cent of sales. and
the average net profit 5 per cent. OF
sales in an investigation of operating
expenses and profits conducted by the
bureau of business research of Harvard
university. whose results were made
known today.
The investigation covered rs stores
in 80 states and Canada. and showed
the average rate of stock overturn to
be is times a year. The average in
vestment in merchandise was about 5
per cent. greater in January. 1919. than
in the corresponding month the pre-
vious year 1t was also shown that in
stores with an annual volume OF bust
ness Of $4,000 the expenses in percent
ages Of sales were generally as low as
in stores with sales amounting to over
500, 90 a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-19
nay19d1t
TEXTILE WORKERS TO
DEMAND INCREASE IN
WAGES OF 1870 TODAY

Lawrence, Mass, May 1S-A dele
gate from one Of the local unions az
filiated with the United Textile
Workers of America announced at a
meeting of the Central Labor Union
today that a demand for a 10 per
cent increase in wages would be sub
mitted to all the mill owners here
tomorrow. The Central Labor Tn
ion voted to support the demand.
The unions affiliated with the Unit
ed Textile Workers, comprising only
a small percentage of the mill work.
ers here, have not participated in
the general strike which began on
Feb. 5.
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ARREST MASS. MAN
ON TECHNICAL CHARGE

Haverhill. Mass. May 1S-Cornel-
ius Moynihan was arrested on a
technical charge today after the
body of his wife had been found in
their home. The woman, who was
IS years old. died Of burns, accord
ing to the police. who said she had
apparently been dead three or four
days. They said Moynihan told
them she died this morning from
burns received four days ago and had
received no medical attention. An
autopsy will be performed tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-19

Beane & Cross are showing Straw
Hats for summer, Dame Fashion
says May 18th is the proper time to
blossom out. But this year above
all years. there is a reason greater
than the date. ard that is. the Straw
Hat market is in had. and the hats
that will be shown after this first lot
is closed out, will be inferior. and OF
a higher price. 'Tis wise to get yours
UOM.=AGY