davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Newark post., 1919-09-24

The difficulty this little girl ex-
perienced in seeing the humorous
side of her mishap, though it was
so apparent to everyone else. is a de-
cidedly human trait. We find it
hard to join in the laugh against
ourselves. And it is just as hard
to see the humor in the situation
when it is our dignity that is
bumped, or our feelings that are
bruised, as it was for the little girl
who rolled off her chair and prob
Newark post., 1919-09-24
10 Join in the Laugh Against
Ones Self Not Easv

A story is told of child who
came home and told her mother
that { little girl at the party had
iailen OFT a chair, and all the other
little girls had laughed, with the
exception OF herself. The mother
with natural pride, praised the
youngsters self-restraint, ending
with the assurance, "It was verT
sweet OF you, dear" Yes said
fell off, = 'iiat
Newark post., 1919-09-24
POTATO. BREAD

Here is a recipe for one loaf Of
good, wholesome potato bread,
which even a dyspeptic may eat
without fear. Pare and slice thin
enough potatoes to make two cup
fuls, cover with boiling water, and
cook till tender. Press through a
sieve and add to the water in which
they were cooked. Cool to luke
warm. Meanwhile soften one
quarter of yeast-cake in one-fourth
cupful of tepid water, and add to
the potato and liquid, with one
tablespoonful Of sugar and one and
one-half teaspoonfuls of sugar and
one and one-half teaspoonfuls of
salt, and a cupful of sifted flour
This -four may be white, entire
wheat, rye, or graham, or it may be
a mixture of any Of these. Rye an6
white -four mixed, gives a cheap
nourishing loaf. Beat the mixtur,
well and stir in gradually a secont
cupftll Of -four. Turn out on th'
moulding-b board, adding more fou
if needed, and knead vigorously fo
five minutes, then place ina grease'
bowl, and stand in protected nool
until double its original bulk. (Yo,
will find that potato bread will ris
more quickly than bread made en-
tirely of -four. also that less yeas
is required in its baking.) Whel
light, knead again and make into
loaf. Place in creased pan AM
let rise once more. Bake in
& moderately hot oven for so minutes
Newark post., 1919-09-24
FASHION HINTS

Duvetine is not considered as
smart as velvet for the fall or
winter hat. Also one will note
when scanning the collection in the
best shops that there are almost no
dark blue hats, but quantities of all
shades of browns and tans, while
feathers are greatly in the majority
as trimming. Velvet shirred and
pleated very closely and very
cleverly handled is sufficient to dis
tinguish some of the very high
priced models.
Two new sports hats of special
interest are masterpieces in hand
work and in very different ways
All the vivid colors are used in
floss on a turban shaped affair, and
that each shade loses none Of its
value it is embroidered in a more
or less irregular fan shape all by
itself and not intertwined with any
tother color. This hat is also suit
able for wear with a strictly tailor
made suit.
i Pervenche is one Of the new
shades that have been captured fo,
the fall. 1t is named for the littl
| French flower by that name, whicl
we see once in a while in an ole
garden in this country under th
name Of myrtle. 1t is a shade O
lavender which just escapes com
Newark post., 1919-09-24
CARROTS WfTH PEAS

Wash, scrape and cut young car
rots in small cubes or fancy shapes ;
cook until soft in boiling salted
water or stock. Add an equal
quantity Of green peas that have
been cooked in such a small amount
of water that it need not be drained
off before serving. Season with
butter, salt and pepper.
Newark post., 1919-09-24
OATMEAL GEMS

These may be made from the
cold oatmeal left over from break
fast. Put one pint of cooked oat-
NAL into bowl and add half a
teaspoonful of salt and the yolk OF
an egg; mix and add half cupful
of boiling water and half a cup
full of milk. Add a cupful Of flour,
either whole wheat or white; then
add rounding teaspoonful of bak-
ing powder. Beat thoroughly for
about two minutes, and then add
the white of the egg. Bake IN
creased gem pans in a quick oven
for thirty minutes. No matter how
carefully baked, they will be slight
| " moist in the centre.
Newark post., 1919-09-24
ably bumped he'd head.

TO join in the laugh against our
selves is never an easy lesson, but
1t pays to learn it, nevertheless. 1t
always takes the sting out of other
peoples laughter if the object sees
the joke. Amusement which was a
little 1ll-natured at once becomes
kindly when it appears that the per-
son laughed at is sharing in the
joke.
If our dignity has received a Sc
Newark post., 1919-09-24


we're jolt, we should not Ir
sentful and angry, while.
around us are smiling, 1t hI
to try to say something t'H
give them an excuse to lausi
set the extmpIc by laughIn!
self. 1t is wonderful how tlf
of the world warns to
whether men or women y
girls, who are equal to ti1
digious task of joining IN ttI
when it is against themselVa
Newark post., 1919-09-24

When the bread is baked rub the
surface with bit Of butter or
other shortening, and cool without
covering it.
Newark post., 1919-09-24
The Epitaph Universal
ROBERT E. EARLE Y

If all the eptaphs that man has placed
In chiseed word moruary stone
Were in a feeting night to be erased
And one word used, and one alone,
To tell the story Of the countless dead;
To take the place of tributes to the fame
OF ancient king, whose still becrowned head
And lofty tomb the pride of birth proclaim;
And Of that simple line crudey pressed
In the rough rock that marks the place
Where some black slave laid away to rest
When his tired soul escaped the curse OF race
IF all the lines of sorrow at the grave
Of prince and lowy peasant, rich and poor
The young and Old the pious priest and knave,
The mighty statesman and the rustic boor,
Were now to yield to just a single word
To label all of sleeping brotherhood
From all the words that human ear has heard,
Then choose you hs:-Msunderstood!
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04

picture Is dreSsy garment of panne
velvet or silk velOurs apparently. II
Is paneled at the back and at the front
and adjusted into semi-ftting lines by
means of narrow plain sash that Is
Topped over at the front, having rather
long ends. Large, handsome crochet
covered buttons are set in the girdle
Mt each side of the back. Deep set-in
pockets at the sides are finished at the
top with band of the material edged
with q piping. This coat is q dark
taupe color with cape collar and deep
cuffs of taupe fox fur. 1t is as rich
looking as coat of mOlesllin, having
much the same appearance.
The coat at the right is of very
heavy wool velOurs and is a marvel of
ingenious cutting. The shaped side
bodies are extended with wide hanging
panels Ornamented with narrow tucks
and border of sealskin. Small slit
pockets finished with arrow heads are
set in the panels. The graceful cape,
which is convertible into a high muf-
fier collar. is of sealskin. Both coats
are shOe-top length. A favorite color
for heavy wool velours coats is n deer
and soft plum shade with which seal
skin looks unusually well.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
The LARGEST Tree

The most remarkable tree In the
world. perhaps, is the banyan. OF In
dia. A tree of this species. on an is
land In the Nerbudda river, is believed
to be the same one that is mentioned
by Alexander the Great. The branches
send down numerous aerial" roots
that grow down to the soil and form
props or additional trunks. until
single tree often covers so large an
area that 1t will shelter thousands of
men. At the time of Alexander the
Greats visit. one tree covered so ex-
tensive an area that it sheltered ten
thousand men. Under the protecting
shade of these trees the Indian mer-
chants still conduct their markets. The
merchants are known as "banians."
because they abstained from meat for
many centuries. but modern customs
have driven out many of the Hindu's
traditions.-People's Home Journal.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04

All sorts of bags for all sorts of DUR
poses have become indispensable in
the QUILTING of women and their
homes. Merely list of the different
kinds would make long story, and as
each particular kind appears in a va
riety Of shapes and materials there is
no end of interesting things to be said
about bags. But the most important
Of all are those that women carry
about with them for shopping or any
other of their usual pursuits. Mary's
little lamb has nothing on these bags !;
wherever women go. they go also. and
one gOod-sized bag usually houses sew
eral smaller ones. An ordinary shop
ping bag is depended on to carry
smaller bags. contain face powder and
other first-aids to damaged complex
ions, purse, handkerchiefs. and many
other things.
If one were to follow up the sources
Of materials and designs In shopping
and work bags 1t would lead TO jour
ney around the world. Dainty and ex-
quisite bags for daytime and evening
wear in many odd shapes proclaim
themselves from France. Among them
are numberless beaded designs. Japan
is written plainly in fabric and bead
ed bags, also, and many rich bro
cade, with golden dragons, halls from
China.
The four bags pictured above are
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
where RAIN SELDOM FALLS
S"nean PROVINCES a Desert Region,
though the Climate Is Healthy Be.
cause Free From Germs.

The Chilean provinces of Atacano
Iarapaca and Tacna are in the rain.
Tess region, or desert country west Of
the Andes, and are entirely devoid of
vegetation. The winds in all of this
region are from the east, and in mass.
ing over the elevated perpetual SHOWS
OF the Andes are stripped of their
moisture and arrive on the coast per.
fectly dry.
Inc last rain, a slight shower which
ieii In Antofagasta, in Atacama prov.
ihce' was the first rain which had
FALLEN in 16 years. The last rain which
Ieil IN lquique, in Tarapaca province
was the first in "a years. With both
or these showers a notable phenome.
non occurred. The bare hills hack of
these cities assumed a green tint from
little plant which sprang I'D almost
In a night. The query is: From
Wnere did this plant Gomez"
The whole of the coast nrnSan+s O
most dismal and discouraging, appear
dhce from the sea, but the climate Is
healthful, being especially adapted 70
pulmonary and throat troubles from
It's extreme dryness and freedom from
germs. The heat is modified by a To-
cal sea breeze, and the sea bathing is
niost lnvlgorating. as the water is cold.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
Welcome Gift

A learned professor often became
so interested in his lecture that when
the noon bell rang he kept the class
nve or ten minutes over the bour
Some of the students decided to give
MIN a gentle hint, and accordingly
bought an alarm clock. which thew SET
TO go off precisely at noon, and the
next time they came in to one of his
lectures placed it on the desk. trust-
Ing that as he was somewhat absent.
minded he would not notice it. When
the noon hour struck the alarm clock
went off with a crash. Very QUIETLY
the professor waited until the alarm
was over; then, turning to the class.
he said: Gentlemen, thank YOU for
this little gift; had quite forgotten
It was my birthday. An alarm clock
Is something my wife has been want
Ing for some time. 1t is a very kindly
remembrance on your part!' He then
calmly proceeded to finish the Demon
stratiOn.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
SURELY POSSESSED OF NERVE
How Apparently Embarrassed Man
Thanked kind-Hearted Girl Who
Paid His Fare.

Miss Doris Faithful is a front-rov
girl and the other day she lived right
up to her name. She boarded a pie
Delan street car en- route to her home
writes the New York York correspond
ent of the Pittsburgh Dispatch. As
she entered the car she became one
OF the platform audience TO an alter
cation in progress between the conduc-
tor and well-dreSsed, middle-aged
man, who gave every evidence of
! wealth. The middle-aged one had ten
| dered the conductor a SO bill for his
rare ana the latter declared that he
could not make change Also the CON
uuctor, after some debate. asserted
that unless the man could produce a
nickel he would be forced IN Ieova
the car. This is where Miss Faithful
eaSed her way into the spotlight. Not
ing the mans discontinue she noliteIv
offered him the loan of his fare. He
accepted with prOteStations of graft
tude, and insisted upon having ber
.i"'ile anu addreSs. When she re-
't HtoIN 10 HPT SISTERS in ART
they all agreed she had made tinon-
cial coup. and that she would surely
De rewarded by handsome gift. and
perhaps also be mentioned in the
middie-aged ones will. Expectation
ran high, therefore, when nj the the
ater IN the evening she opened an en-
'eiOpe which had been left for her
AT the stage door by one whose de-
Scrlption correspondent with that of
the man she had befriended on the
street car. "SOme check" she mut-
tered, as with trembling fingers she
tore open the envelope. Inside she
found lengthy letter expressing an
preclatioh of zone who had the time
anu Willingness TO be courteous TO a
stranger" and postage stamps TO the
extent OF five cents, in payment of
the financial obligation incurred. That
was all disappointing enough, but The
real blow came in a postscript which
read: Il should like to see you as Won
appear professionally and would ap-
preclate pass for two any night"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04

among the most practical and hand.
some Of recent display on Fifth ave-
nue.. The bag at the top of the group
Is made of heavy brocaded ribbon, cut
with scallOps at the top that are turned
down. revealing lining Of plain satin.
A quiet shopping bag of navy blue
MORE appears at the left. finished with
loop and clasp of the material. The
bag at the right is an odd round model
which may be successfully made of
ribbon or chiffon velvet. 1t has a hand.
some metal mounting at the top, such
as may be bought in dry goods stores.
The handles are a novelty In this par.
ticular. being made Of large wood
beads.
A rich dotted ribbon, showing a
solid center of black with a ring of
white embroidered on a brilliantly col.
ored ground, makes bag of great dis.
tinction. shown at the bottom of the
group. The loop handle slips through
a narrow strap of the ribbon.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04

winter styles in coats must soon
make their exit in order to give the
center of the stage to evening wraps
ana to coats for spring. But they are
not going to slip away unhonored and
unsung: they will pass ont amid
nearly applause. The last efforts of
designers are as interesting and note
worthy as those that ushered in the
season, and just as our minds were
made up to expect nothing new along
came such examples of fine artistry as
appears In the two coats pictured
above. They are unsurpassed for
beauty and smart style.
The victory of the allies and the end
or the war was the signal for the re-
vival of evening wraps. They will
come In for much consideration. and
already splendid garments reflect the
mood of the public, which has denied
itself the luxurious wraps of pre-war
times. Following these, the first show
Ing in coats for spring will compel
the attention of everyone. In the
meantime whoever is not already out
htted In coat may take advantage
of the impressive last models for win
ter.
The coat shown at the left of the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
Birth of Great Organization

The first organization under the
name of the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION was effected June 6. 1874. In
England, due to the efforts of George
Williams, for the purpose, of prayer
and Bible study. Library and reading
room were later added. and lecture and
other courses provided. The associa-
ton in America is the outgrowtb OF
the English movement in 1874. The
organization in America now has al
most million members.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04

lance in all typical dOrpS: First is the
| polite kantOOr (pOlice depot which
Is the center for large area. The
| members of this mounted force have
not only the supervision of n very
scattered body of whites. but also the
oversight of large native population.
Ii says much for the fair way in which
the natives are handled and for their
naturally peacenble natures, that the
onenSes to be dealt with are usually
of trivial character.
Next in importance among the
buildings is the church; plain almost
to ugly severity but generally one of
the most substantial buildings. Then
comes the post office, with its bi-lin-
gual notices: for, since the Boer war
and the settlement of the Union, the
Dutch and English languages are now
given an equal position even in dis
tricts which are essentially English.
Finally, there is the town hall. Every
dorp aspires to town hall, even
though it be built of wood and iron.
1t may have to serve as q market hall.
or even for a picture show at times.
The visitors general impression is
that life is quiet and peaceable, no one
seems to hurry, every one appears
have time to tarry and talk. Business
often takes second place in a store
until the small social amenities have
been exchanged. 1t is usual to apply
the term sleepy" to all dorps; the
gentle accusation may be true after
the hurry Of Durham or johannesburg,
and certainly would be just If thinking =
in terms of New York. Life is happy
the air is warm, the simple necess
ries are easily obtained, and, provide
that one is not possessed by the fiery
of the hustling type, peace
and calm may easily compensate for
the lack of some of the veneer of mod
ern civilization which, after all, is so
thin.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
Forest Fire Is
Big War Evil

The president, we are told by Sci
ence, New York, has authorized q loan
of $1,000OO0 to the forest service fQr
fire fighting expenses, to meet emer-
gency conditions i'm the national for
ests of the northwest and the Pacific
coast.
The loan was made from the sreciaI
defense fund Of s5OOOO,OOO placed at
the disposal Of the president by con-
gress. 1t Is recognized that the pro-
lection of the national forests is an
important and essential war activity.
Forestry officials regard the present
fire season in the northwest as in some
ways the most serious with which the
government has ever had to cope. Ear
ly drought, high winds. electrical
storms. labor shortage and depletion of
the regular protective force as result
of the war have combined to make the
fire conditions unprecedentedly bad.
Necessity for resort to the presidential
fund was due TO the fact that the ap-
bill for the department Of
agriculture for the current year had
not yet been passed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
His War Observations.

The war is considerably of a mys-
tery TO him because he is able to read
little, but that does not prevent his
wishing to discuss 1t with those about
hlm' as ne did the other day in group
OF men who were standing on a street
corner In Muncie. talking of war de-
velopments. Finally 1t came his turn
to contribute to the conversation and
he said:
1T don't hardly seem to me like
them Huns is doin' as well as the Ger
mans did fer a while. But wait till
we git our merchant marine a-goin' an
well blow the devil out o. all of 'em. y
Indianapolis News.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
Don't Keep Friend. WAITING

BE prompt in keeping social engage
ments. The man or woman who is in.
variably late soon merits disrespect for
MS own convenience and becomes un-
popular with his friends. No excuse ID
compensation to friend for having to
walt for half an hour after the appoint
60 meeting time. In making appoint,
ments allow a little time for possibI
oeiays-fhen appear promptly at tn
hour set-Biddy Bye (
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
ADMIRAL KOLCHAK, DICTATOR

The fighting is not yet all over
'Hostilities are still going on In Rus
sia and American troops are in the
fighting. There seems to be lot of
confusion centerlng about Omsk. All
of which makes Admiral Kolchak, die
tator of Siberia, an interesting figure
in the public eye.
kolchak is said to be a man Of
energy, decision and earnestness. He
says he is dictator only temporarily
to bridge the gap between the present
Russian chaos and the time when the
Russian people themselves can decide
what kind of government they desire.
The admiral does not seek allied rec
ognltion, only aid for the people and
clothing and military supplies for the
army. He is devoting his entire ef-
torts now toward the reorganization
OF the army so as to be able to re-
iieve the Czechs on the front by Feb
ruary. Asked what he would do IL
IN N
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
To Be Friends AGAIN,

One of the best ways of healing a
quarrel is to ask favor. If we at
tempt to do kindness to a friend
who Is alienated, she will probably
suspect our motive and reject 1t. But
If we ask service of her. the barrier
Of misunderstanding will melt like
snowflakes in the sun, and the way will
be opened for us to be friends again.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
First Attempt to Explore Africa.

The first organized attempt to ex-
plore the interior of Africa was made
by Mungo Park, who set sail on his
initial voyage to the Dark Continent
1913 years ago. He returned two years
and seven months later after having
explored considerable section of AT:
RIGA never before visited by a white
man, although he failed in his main
purpose. which was to trace the source
Of the River Niger.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
I'm 1E[EHE lLERyIrlLE(hIHI1>
uPSNER AND AERIAL MAIL

can't B. 3. Lipsner has resigned
superintendent of the aerial mail
.,dre and demands a congressional
r..etIeation. He accuses Postmaster
e..sral BurlesOn Of having disrupted
4. new aerial mail service, of being
..Aouf to start on great waste of
Liz money" Of planning to thwart
e neat airplane program of the
* and of placing the postal aerial
,-,ry.ru In the hands of nOvices to
rupIish this.
h letter addressed to Senator
7 Sherman, the captain. who was
4, fsther" of the aerial mail service,
" that congressional committee
g, ne matter in hand at once.
lmong the serious accusations is
I. barge that the war department
.ulspe construction, which cost
10000, is to be "junked." and
= Rcond Assistant Postmaster OF
(. n1eger already has announced an
roration of S1S6.000,OOO for new
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
No More Items.

One of the newest forms of conser-
walton is the use of fringe in place of
hens. A charming model from Paris
shows long panels hanging from the
shoulders, fringed on all edges and
caught In at will with fringed girdle.
The fabric used is serge, and the eff
feet is particularly good.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-01-04
LIEUT.. GEN. HUNTER udGE1T

A military genius like Napoleon
may be born, Not made. but the career
of the successful leader is usually
marked by hFrd work in the study of
the art of making war. In the case
of Lieut.. G9a. Hunter Liggett. COM
handing the First United States army
corps, hard work for more than 40
years has certainly supplemented
natural abili2 He was born i'm 1857.
was gradual I'D from West Point In
1879 and " - sent West on active
service duri II the Indian troubles.
General pggett has always been
hard stu lbt, intent on preparing
for any wof What might be ahead of
him. 1t is kmd OF him that his power
of concent Jon is so great that he
has been X Avn to SIT five hours over
a map, obi bus to everything.
Pershikr set Liggett TO work or
Sanizing Fk First American army
overseas. 1t was this same First
army that Liggett led this fall in the