davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1919-04-20
MARYLAND BOARD TO REMOVE
PERIL OF DEAD MANS CURVE''
Work Already Started to Eliminate the
Treacherous Stretch of Boulevard
on Way to Baltimore.

Dead Mans Curvs," on the Wash
ing ton Baltimore boulevard. which
has been the scene Of many fatal au-
tomobiie accidents, il being abolished.
Work already has been started by
the Maryland state roads commission
to eliminate this treacherous stretch
of the boulevard, which is about two
miles this side Of Elkfidge and TWEEN
weight miles from Warrington. The
Improvement VIII cost the state of
Maryland between $1o,o and 312. 2.0oo.
The curve II being Straightened IN
keeping with the e6snmissjen's plan to
widen the entire b6ulevafd, giving it
a twenty-foot hard. hat surface. The
new stretch OF roadway will be con-
structed With bed Of fourteen feet
Of macadafn and a three foot shoulder
! of concrete level with the roadbed on
both sides. .,-
'Dead Mans Curve" resembles the
letter "S'' 70 make fts shape even
more dangerous, there ID . hAlf-mfle
stretch of ascent and descent.
Hidden From Each Other.
Persons unfamiliar with the read
usually speed mp for the aocent and
from going on. The driver csming
from. the other direction does the
same. One driver il approaching the
DANGEROUS point from the southwest,
the, other from the northwest and each
Evening star., 1919-04-20

Washington as the guest Of the Circle
Tire Company. local distributors for
the Miller tire. f
NJ uager Harry Mundy OF TN
Chevrolet Motor Company left Tbf
the Chevrolet factory Monday. yEg
Evening star., 1919-04-20

. short visit to the Oldsmobile fac
tory at Lansing. Mich.
W. Q. Cramp. promotion manager of
the Miller Tire and Rubber Company
of Akron. Ohio. Miller cord tire man.
ufacturers, spent a few days in
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28
PICK A CHICKEN, SAYS YOGI.
Japanese Expert Points Out Evils OF
MARRIAGE for Money.

The Sun, greatest newspaper III
New York, conducts among others a
column known as its What DO 1ot
Think Column" It's readers are in
vited to discuss pertinent subjects in
that column. Recently reader who
signed himself IL. r." stated that he
was 80 and without money, and he had
a chance to marry a lady who was A,
and had money and he wanted to know
what other Sun readers thought about
it-whetheD he Should marry the elder
ly lass and thus crafty a long ambi-
tion to travel through the use of her
money, or whether he shouldn't. There
came to deluge of opinions through sue
ceeding issues of the newspaper and
among them was one from a Jap
Omura Yogi. He wrote the editor OF
the Sun:
Gentleman of "L. R." name inquire
in paper last night for aid procuring
correct future because of easy life
liking the pocketbook not able to do.
Question are should oldish lady con-
tribute to support?
Hon. Mr.. l.. r. is incorrect to desire
labor of coal miner or milk gentleman,
which consist of work one day and
strike three weeks. Russia are cor
rect place for people wishing good
time and no work. When travel is
wanted, money is not required. Boil
shevik shall insert himself on train
with pistol, and when fare is requested
shooting is immediate. For which rea-
son conductor shall make report thr sly:
Received. One bullet in stomach.
Permit Hon! Bolshevik free ride to
destination" ...
Special car can be secured by using
gun of automatic ability. But United
States require man Of ambition for
success by work route, and to be so,
feet must be removed from sticky road
of laZiness.
Hon. Gentleman who secure old
lady wife for bank book reason are in
same department as lap dog and other
ornament that is secured by buying,
and travel and motor ride are done.
under turnip nose of friends and SER
vice help.
Yogi advise that foot walk on Sum
mer evening with sweetish chicken
girl are more desirable than ride on
motor ship with lady of age No. A,
which has hair complexion assisted
by hon. tea leaves and requires de-
taehable teeth and back scratching.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28
Page Eight
humorous Department.

Marriage Problems.--"Good morn=
ing, parson," said jerks, the village
wag, meeting the parish rector one
morning. II want your advice on a
certain point concerning the marriage
laws" /
''I shall be very pleased to assist you
II can, Mr.. jerks. What is it YOU
require solving?" .... -
We'll, / want to know whether it's
legal for o man to marry his widows
'nfece?" '
bpThe vicar hesitated before vouohz
safing a reply, then very slowly 'eNr
pressed it as his opinion that such q
marriage would be perfectly legal.
i.That's satisfactory, sir, but would
1t be possible for such marriage to
actually take place." continued jerks,
with O merry twinkle in his eye.
7sCertainly. If the thing is legalized
by law it is, of course, possible" re-
piled the clergyman.
;"You're positive on that point. ]
pfesume?- "'
,,"Of course I am" #.''
l"Well, 1 can't say that share your
opinion. AS rule, in this country
widows are widows, and if man
Wished to marry the neice of such
person I'm afraid he'd have TO rise
from the grave first. Good morning,
parsonl"-London Mail.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

military attache at the British
war office has just completed an
inspection of 2,4OO graves in 96 cemc-
teries. When Colonel Pearce closes
his office here the American military
attach at the embassy here viii take
over work in connection with the
graves that heretofore has been done
by the army.
THE British government always
has cared for these graves and Will
continue to do So" Colonel Pearce
said 10 the Associated Press. Il was
happily surprised at what | saw on
my inspection. Not even the isolated
graves, and there are good many
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

10 Tho Fishing Worm.-William Blake
issa little fellow living in Eastern ave-
nue.. Birds, fishing worms, crickets
and spiders are strange creations to
him this year and he has not been full
~ able to determine just what kind of
noises they make when happy and
whep angry. A few days ago William
was watching neighbor woman pre-
pare ground for flowers. An unusual
" large fishing worm came to the SUR
face.
what is that?" William asked eX-
citedly.
h.sThat is a fishing worm" ''.''
"Well, 1 thought l heard her going
'tweet, tweet, while ago when you
commenced digging" he said, and ran
to tell his mamma of the strange ami
nal.--Indianapolis News,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

His Quiz.-A man, applying for n
job in n munitions plant, where they
were extremely particular, went
through the question mill as follows:
Q.-Born? Ayes, once.
Q.-Nativity? A.-Baptist.
}Q-Married or single? A.-Have
been both.
Q.-Parents alive yet? A.-Not yet.
Q.-Hair? A-Thin,
Q-Voice? A.-.Weak.
Q.-Health? A.-Sometimes.
" Q.--Previous experience? A.-No.
Q.-Where? A-Nowhere.
Q.-Business? Avery bad.
Q.-Salary expected? A.-More.
Q.--Drink? A-Not in dry states.
o.2Why do you want job? Any
wife won't work any more.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

Mixed Metaphor.-The famous com
mingling of metaphors beginning, 81
smell a rat; shall nip him in the
bud" has been surpassed. According
to London Punch a Yorkshire pape"
writes: I'VE hope Mr.. Atkinson will
keep his word and, with the ability he
has always shown, tear to shreds and
tatters the subterranean methods of
the clique which at present rides the
high horse"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

Something in The'n.-A school
teacher was giving his pupils lesson
regarding the circulation Of the blood.
'If stand on my head, by way Of
illustration, the blood rushes to my
head, doesn't it?" Nobody contradict
ed him. Now" he continued, when
/ stand on my feet, why doesn't the
blood rush to my. feet?"
Because" answered daring youth,
eyour feet amt empty
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28
inquisitive 6etty.-Little Betty.

inquisitive Betty.-Little Betty. just
initiated in the first teachings Of the
Sunday school, has displayed special
interest in the future life.
Mother, will go to heaven when !
die?" ...
&H"Yes, If you are good"
7"Nyill my dog go too?"
mo, because dogs have no soul"
A pause, then, eagerly, well, will
our cow go?"
mo. animals have no souls"
"Oh, then We'll have to go hell for
our milk"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28
GRAVES BEING CARED FOR.
British Government Watching After
Burial Ground Of American Boys.

Graves of American soldiers and
sailors in England are being cared
for by the British government Lawns
about them are regularly moved, flow
ers growing on them are tended and
the white wooden crosses bearing each
mans identity disk are kept in good
condition says London dispatch.
Lieutenant Colonel J. .Pearce, ad-
jutant, in charge of the contingent in
England which is clearing up details
Of the departure of the last American
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

Mould Do Nothing.-Teacher-"
eryone write, an essay on what Won
would do il you had a million dol
lars" w.. .:.
Teacher Qater collecting essays)--
"How's this, Tommy, every pupil has
written at least two pages, and you
have written nothing"
"Tommy-"Thats what I'd do"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

Of them have been overlooked. | am
sure the same careful attention will
be given the graves by the British
until some plan for disinterment with
probable concentration, is arrived at"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

It Stuck to tho Eraser.-The teach
er had written 97.2 on the blackboard,
and to show the effect of multiplying
by ten, rubbed out the decimal point.
She then turned to the class and said:
"Now, Mary, where IS the decimal
point?"
"On the duster miss" Mary replied
without hesitation.--Edinbur Scots
man.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28
HERE YOU ARE

No "FILLERS"- Just a
plain every day Statement
Read it with care and Note
the strength behind your
Business
Behind your Deposits.
Hundreds and Hundreds
are now using the
Protection and the Service
of this Bank.
We offer it to you if you
are not already being
served by us.
Get in line with this
SIRONG,
CONSERVATIVE,
PROGRESSIVE
BANK
And Grow As We Grow.
The
FIRST
NATIONAL
BANK
OF YORK.
"You Had Better BE Safe Than Sorry
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

Best Portrait.-First Soldier docking
at portraits of himself)-Which do you
think is the best, Mike?
Second Soldier-Well, personally |
think the one of you in the gas-mask
is the best.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

"a An Omaha woman is the inventor
of n tooth brush curved to fit both
the inside and outside of a users
teeth at the same time.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

He Was the Lad.-"Is this 17-17-17-
172""
ut is"
"I want Miss Higgins"
Miss Huggns is engaged"
II know it. I'm the guy she's en-
gagged to-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

Necessary Information.-"No". chill
dren, here's an example in mental
arithmetic. How old would a person
be who was born in 1882"
Pupil-"Was it a man or a woman?"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

~ Two connections are provided with
new automobile tail light, one for
the magnetic and the other for the bat
terry of a car.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County Of York--ss.
Before me came J. B. PAYSlNGER'
Cashier Of the above named bank, who
being duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement Is true con-
dition of said bank, as shown by the
books of said bank.
j. B. PAYSINGER.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 2Gth day Of November, 1919.
r. L. PLEXICO. Notary Public,
Correct-Attest: J. E. MeAliley, w. -
Hill, Arthur M. Erwin, Directors.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS.

NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS.
ALL persons. without distinction as
n to lace or color, are hereby warned
against hunting, fishing, cutting
timber or otherwise trespassing on
lands belonging to the estate OF w. X.
Carroll, deceased. Disregard OF this
notice will be prosecuted to the full en-
tent of the law.
SUSIE II. CARROLL,
05 3t Administrative.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County of York ss
Before me came LEON NJ. ALLISON,
Cashier of the above named Bank.
who, being duly sworn, says that the
above and foregoing statement Is a
true condition of said Bank, as shown
by the books Of said Bank.
LEON NJ. ALLISON.
Sworn to and subscribed before ME
this oath day of November, 1919.
(SeaD J. NJ. WILKERSON,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
j. /. P!axico, J. S. Wilkerso1 w. r.
McGill, Directors.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-11-28

THE TlRZAH GINNERY
WILL gin Wednesday, Thursday, and
" Friday Of each week until further
notice. IT. B. GLENN, Mgr. "a 2t
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-01
cured by
internal
hydraulic process

The in the street little and knows less how
tires made But he knows tires and you can't fool him. He
knows tires by what they'll do He judges by results only and
amount of "saes talk" can change him:
His Judgment that of PUBLIC OPINION:
Public Opinion has passed judgment and placed the stamp
approval on National Speedway Tires
Now that Judgment has been passed going to tell
National Speedway the story of great achievements
This how Internal Hydraulic Curing banishes bowous rim
cuts and stone bruises caused by structural defects:
National Speedway Tires assembled kind
coapsb that is taken apart and removed before
tire is placed in the mold
this way the tire retains it's proper shape part
displaced distorted The mold used is of the usual ece
strucon But made large enough to accommodate the tire
without an overlap Thus the two halves brought together
closing completely around the tirewthout applying an ounce
of pressure
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-01

Before the tire is placed in the mold, it is fitted with
specially constructed inner tube of the shape and the
inside of the finished casing Then when the tire the mold this
tube filled with water of 200 lbs to the square inch
wholly unique process evolved from long series of expert
ments This pressure maintained throughout the entire period
of curing AS the mold closed before applied
pnching, brusng and distortion are impossible THE CON-
sTRUCTION IS PERFECT The materials are in keeping with
the methods used building them finished tire They are
the finest that worlds markets afford
There only other tire in America with high rubber
content in it's eadno other with better stock throughout It
does cost to tires by internal hydraulic expansion But
when built they able to live up to their guarantee.
There practically seconds Adjustments negl
gbe These savings cut big slice off the manufacturing
Though the National Speedway process is expensive than
the methods employed by other manufacturers the resultant
elimination of seconds and adjustments has so considerably
reduced costs that have been able to list National Speedway
tires considerably lower than other tires of similar rating
Every tire guaranteed for 5000 miles,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17
DON'T IMAGINE THINGS

yon can't always tell what is going on simply
tryinE to imagine things Ii pays to know
We want YOU to know all about our bank. The
battar Won become acquainted with US the
better YOU will know all about our strength,
reliability and sound business methods We
have nothing to conceal We are prepared to
carefully protect our deposits, and to offer you
every facility afforded by modern, cOnserva-
lively conducted bank. We will welcome
your investigation any time.
Bank of Cave City
Fully Insured Against Burglary
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17
FORTENBtRRy- SOUTHwORTH

Dot Fortenberry and Miss Vera
Southworth Of Smithville were
united in marriage Tuesday morn
ing ct the home of the brides
grandparents, Mr., and Mrs W. c.
Shaver The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev, W, j. Martin of
Ash Flat, and was witnessed only
by immediate relatives,
Mr. F0rtenbeHy Is a member Of
one of the oldest families Of the
SmithVille section, and is we'll liked
by his associates and the people
generally He is at the head Of a
successful mercantile business. Mrs
Fortenberry Is a daughter Of Mrs,
G, D, TibbeS, and Is a young WON.
an Of splendid accomplishments
and much culture and refinement
Immediately following the cere.
mony the happy young couple left
for their home at Smithville, taking
with them the hearty good wishes
Of Evening Shade people.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17
Farmers Meetings

We will hold public meetings il
the communities named on the fol-
lowing dates;
Center, school house, Tuesday,
January 2lst, Up m.
Poughkeepsie, school house, We'd
nesday, January 22nd, 2 p. m,
Calamine, school house, Thursday,
January 23d, 10 a. m.
The purpose Of these meetings is
to put our work before the people
and to organize the boys and girls
into the various clubs we are offer
ing them this year, corn and pig
clubs for the boys and canning and
poultry clubs for the girls. We
wish the cooperation of parents in
our-work that-wez msy- make it a
great success.
L. C. McWilliams,
County Agent
Be-tie Owens,
Home Demonstration Agent
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17
The Bank Of Sidney

The annual meeting of stock
holders of the Bank of Sidney was
held Tuesday. These directors
we're elected for the year: }. P,
Bone, D. H. Yeager, F. NJ. Battles
J. W. MCGEE, J. D. Careill. Officers
were chosen, as follows: ]. P
Bone, president; D. H. Yeager, vice
president; R. C. Founders, cashier,
A big years business Was reported,
and a substantial dividend awarded
to shareholders. Cashier Founders
reports that the past year was the
best year the Bank of Sidney has
ever had, and states that condi-
tions seem favorable for continual
ton of this good business.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17
CLUBS ARE ORGANIZED
Boys And Girls Of This Community
Unite For Club Work.

Monday afternoon the boys Of
Evening Shade and community met
with L. c, McWilliams, County
Agent, and organized themselves
for club work under his direction, a
large number joining the pig club,
the corn club, the cotton club and
peanut club, The officers and
members Of the club cordially in-
vite other boys to join, and it is
hoped to make this the banner club
OF the county,
Mr.. McWilliams asks and should
have the cooperation of the par
ents of the boys in this club in
seeing that it is a success. For the
present he will meet with the boys
once p month to discuss club work
and to give demonstrations in var.
ious phases of the work,
A number Of girls were organiz-
lied into a canning club Monday
afternoon by Miss BERTHE Owens,
Home Demonstration Agent, and 1t
is hoped to make this club of much
practical benefit to the members
and the community at large.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17
Southern District

Lave Creek Township, Rose Pond. NJ
January 20, 1919, from 10 a. m. to 2 .. m.
Morgan Township, Center, Tuesday, Jan
South Lebanon Township, DotSon
House, Wednesday Jan. %.
Strawberry Township, Nelsonylle Thu
Jan. 20.
North Big Rock Township. Poughkecpa
day, Jan, "a.
South Big Rock Township, Emery, Sat-
Jan, 26 from 0 a. m. TO l2 m.
Washington Township, PowclPS Chapt
urday. Jan, 25, from 2 to 4 .. m.
Big Creek Township, Calamino Mondn
q.
Scott Township. Taylor's Store, Tue,dr
2s, Shayer's Store. Wednesday Jan. 20
Cave Township, Cave City Bank. Thuud'
Friday Jan, 30,3l,
Sullivan Township, Brickle Spring, S'
Feb. /, Sidney, Monday, Feb 8.
johnson Township. st. Paul. Tuesday y
Pney Fork Township. Evening Shads
Feb. to Fob, 10 inclusive, and from Mara
April 10.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17
Local News


Some money to loan on improved
land. Kate S. Herrn, Evening
Shade.
Sol T. Ham of Sidney was a busi-
ness visitor in Evening Shade We'd
nesdaV.
Keep your eye on Jetfery Bros
at Batesville. They are,-hnt after
high prices.
W. S. Stokes spent a few days at
Hardy this week looking after busi-
ness matters.
A marriage license was issued
Saturday to Earl Matlock of Cave
City and Miss Ollie Lassiter of Sid
ney.
Martin Graddy, who recently re.
turned from Camp Pike, is teaching
school now in a district near Sid
ney.
E. A. Taylor, we'll known citi-
zen and merchant of SheIbyville,
was looking after business here
Monday.
Mrs. A. W. Cochran and children
returned Monday from Ash Flat,
where they spent several days with
relatives and friends.
Parties wanting lumber from our
mill will please place their orders
before February IS, as the mill will
not run during crop time. John M,
Street.
Mrs. Jasper Justus left Tuesday
for her home at Swifton, after hav-
ing spent few days here with her
daughters, Mrs. L. H. Shaver and
Mrs. E. E. Wasson.
Sheriff Ernest Halliburton spent
few days in the Southern District
capital this week looking after of.
ticial business. He begins the an
nual collection of taxes next Mon
day
Elmore Evans has purchased the
farm owned by his father, S. L
Evans, near Sidney, and will move
there soon, The elder MIR. Evans
will move with his family to Bates
vile.
County Judge James M. Simp-
son will convene the regular term
OF county court here next Monday
This will be Judge Simpsons real
beginning in the Office which he
assumed the first Of the year
Albert MoSer left the first part
of the week for Muskogee, Okla.
He has position with company
that operates a chain of stores 10
Oklahoma, and did not know when
he left here to what town be would
be sent.
Frank c, Moore of New Salem,
Indiana, arrived in Evening Shade
the latter part Of last week for a
visit with his brother, o. S. Moore,
Who was aereeably surprised by the
unexpected appearance Of his broth
er here. The Two had not met be
fore IN 10 years
Sharp County record., 1919-01-17


this county, now living at Bates
vile, has been quite sick for sever
al days with influenza, but is now
said to be improving. C, D. Met
calf, also of Batesville, a son ot
County Treasurer and Mrs. j. R
Metcalf of this place, is recovering
from a severe attack of influenza.
At a meeting of the stockholders
of the Bank of Evening Shade Tues
day directors for the year were el'
ected, as follows: Milton Stokes,
W. A, Edwards, W. N. Metcalf
o. S. Westmoreland, J. R. Edwards
These directors chose the following
officers: Milton Stokes, president
O. S. Westmoreland, vice president;
W. N. Metcalf, cashier. The bank
declared a handsome dividend on
the past years business, and begins
the new year with every prospect
for another good season.
The Evening Shade school board
has contracted with Profs. e. M.
Grisham and Otto Cathey as prin-
cipals for the term of school which
begins here next fall. These gen.
tlemen, who are now conducting
the school at Sidney, are splendid
men and fine instructors. The
board here is fortunate in securing
their services, and with the proper
cooperation from the public they
are certain to give the town and
district a school in which the CON-
munity will have a pride. A.,
These friends OF the Record have
paid subscriptions during the week;
A. E. Snow, A. J. Tucker Of Hardy,
George Boothe, Richard Stockard,
Rev. W. J. Martin of Ash Flat,
T. W. Wilks, H. T, Croft Of Battles,
M, D. Barnett Of Poughkeepsie, AL.
bert Hansen of Love, TIME Holley
of Emery, Mrs. J. R. Hall, Mrs.
Jasper Justus of Swifton, John G..
Ashley of Melbourne, j. W, Ward
Of Cushman, Henry Kunkle, N. l..
Whitlock, Garfield Ellis of Evening
Shade, E. NJ. Grady Of Monette,
A. E. Albright Of North Little Rock.
Miss Helen Camp left Sunday
for her home at Conway, having
resigned her position as principal OF
the school here, Some confusing
conditions arose in the school with
which Miss Camp was unable to
deal, or at least unwilling to deal,
and her resignation was voluntary
and not sought by the board Of di.
rectors. Miss Camp, who is only a
girl and untitled in certain ways to
be at the head Of a school of the
character we have here, Is never
theless a young lady Of refinement
and education, and the friends she
made during her brief stay here
regret the circumstance that et-
tended her departure,