davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15

the home of Lord Morley. It is ex. pected 600 will attend. Another func- tion has been arranged by the Mayo. of Plymouth to be held atS the cor poration museum during the evening.
 A luncheon and garden party will be given Thursday by the Women's Section of the Free Church council A visit to the government naval es- tablishments with tea at Edgecombe park, the home of the Earl and Coun- tess of Edgcombe, and theatrica gala will complete this days program.
 A charabanc excursion for 400 guests to Burrator, the artificial lake which supplies Plymouth with water, and tea at Puckland Abbey where Lady Seaton will be hostess have been arranged for Friday
 Saturdays schedule for the visitors includes a regatta and swimming ex- hibition off the Hoe.
 Each day of the celebrations there will be a performance of the Ter centenary Pageant which has beer arranged by the Mayflower Council Each householder in Plymouth ha: been requested by the mayor to dis. play the American flag from his home during the festival week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15

one of the most isolated and most islands in the South Pa cific. It lies south of Tahiti, far out in the tropics, included in the French settlements in Oceania and inhabited by Polynesians of the same type as the Tahitans.
 It is one of the few spots most lightly touched by the finer of civil ization. Seldom does a schooner touch here-not more than once a year-and once in great while a French gunboat from Papeete will voyage into the Dangerous Archipel- ago.
 The island itself is mountaneous, with strange castlelike peaks rising in the interior: It possesses good harbor, and what is most unique in the South Sea Islands, has deposits of coal, not of very good quality however.
 When the Panama Canal was nearing completion there was mucr talk in Tahiti of establishing coal ing station here, Rapa being close to the Southern Great Circle route and admirably adapted to such i: purpose, but no such thing has com,
 to rudely shock the serene existence
 of Rapa men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
Men Folks Find
 Life Very Easy;
 Women Do Work

Rapa, Dangerous Archipelago, South Pacific, Aug, 14.-They toll not, neither do they spin, and in all the reaches of the Seven Seas it would take long voyage to find a more lazy population of men than Rapa's. In Rapa, the women are the hewers of wood and the drawers of water. In other happy climes of Micronesia and Polynesia the self appointed "lord of creation" Will deign to raise his hand aloft and pluck for himself the fruit of the banana and orange tree. In Rapa however, he will not even feed him. self. When meal time comes the woman of the family, after foraglne for food and cooking it, must also put it into the mouth of her loro and master. They roll the tare "poi" into little balls and tosss then into the open mouths of the mer folks.
 The people of Rapa wear nc clothes-or did not until scandal ized white missionary from Tahlt insisted on gathering some old gar ments from his more favored par isherners on Papeete and hurried them to Rapa.
 Rapa, also known as Oparo, l'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15

the old building was moved to an- other location, where it exists today and is occupied as a residence. A new brick building was erected in it's place and this served as the home of the institution until 1892 when it was destroyed by fire and the pres- ent building erected Substantilly built, the present structure still re- fleets the enduring workmanship of the period, but it has, from time to time, been remodeled and kept like the organization which it houses, all ways up-to-date and fully capable of meeting every modern requirement.
 In continuous operation since 1870 the success of The Merchants and Planters bank has been uninterrupt- ed; it's growth has been steady, re- flecting service most carefully ments and backed by policy con sistently maintained through the ad- ministrations of its three presidents. Always the firm belief of the orgain- zation has been that permanence and growth are dependent upon service that satisfies.
 From the time V. D. Wilkins oc- cupied the presidency of the insti- tuition, throughout the term of ser vice of H. IF. Hum the second pres ident, and during the administration of s. c Alexander, who is now the head of the bank, it has been the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
The home of the Merchants and Planters bank
 OLDEST STATE BANK IN ARKANSAS.

consistent aim to bring to bear the best facilities and service in meet ing the problems of every patron. Staunch friendships have developed and the reputation gained that only years of consistent effort along right lines can give.
 It is significant that the two earli- CT presidents served until their deaths and that each left the bank more firmly entrenched and more closely identified with the growth of Pine Bluff and surrounding ter ritory.
 As banks throughout the state be- come more numerous, the field of service of this older institution wid- ened until today it has come. to be looked upon not only a bank for individuals, but bank for banks. Through it is transacted the business of other institutions throughout the state so that truly it's history is parallel with the history of Arkan- sas during the period of its most rapid development. It is not only known as Arkansas oldest state bank, but as one of it's most progressive and efficient modern institutions in close touch with it's community and unusually well-fitted to transact the business of it's correspondents thru out the state.
 Arkansas Banker.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15

lures of the weeks program will be a service to be held Sunday, Septem- Der 5, at the "Mayflower Stone on the Barbican-the spot whence the Pilgram Fathers embarked and where the crew of the American seaplane NC-4 alighted after it's aerial re payment of the history-making voy- age of 1920.
 On Monday the British and For eign Sailors society will open the Sailors hotel, the English speaking union will give a luncheon to the mayor, corporation officials and about 600 delegates and the founda- tion stone of the Mayflower Hall be- ing erected by the Salvation Army will be laid. There will be civic eel ebrations on the "Hoe,' the high ridge mile long fronting the most beautiful part of Plymouth Bay. The mayor will give banquet to 25O guests in the evening.
 Tuesdays program includes mo- tor trip for 200 guests of the Mayor to Princeton, Ashburton, Newton Ab- bot, Totnes and Torquay-neighbor- ing places of historic interest and noted for their scenic beauties. Al Torquay the mayor and corporation of that borough will receive the wis itors and entertain them at luncheon in the townhall. A garden party at Torre Abbey will follow. In the eve ming there will be public meeting with American speakers.
 Lady Astor will give garden party Wednesday afternoon at Saltram park
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
3 nP|lIAOUTH, ENGLAND, PLANS CELEBRATION
 SE
 'OF TERCENTENARY
History Making Program To Begin on Septem-
 Der 5

Plymouth, Eng, Aug. 14.--A civic reception and concert in guildhall here will begin the eight days round sof festivities with which Plymouth will celebrate the Tercentenary of the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers From this port. The reception will { gbe held the evening of September 3. Mayor Lowell R. Dunstan will pre- side.
 on Saturday, September 4, there illxbe a literary and historical con Terence under the auspices of the MayfIower Council During the af- tcrnoon there will be historical proccssion while $50 guests of the Lord Mayor will be taken on a steamer trip through the harbor. There will be united religious eel s brati'on at the guildhall in the af- ternoon.
 One of the most impressive fea-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
92 Years Old, This Gardener
 is Successful

Caldwell, Kans., Aug. 14.-With twenty-two lots planted in water melons and muskmelons, Moses Hat field, 92-year-o old gardener, sleeps in a small tent on some straw in his melon patch, with one eye open and a gun by his side. He has warned providers and thieves from his patch. MT. Hatfield estimates he has one thousand watermelons on his vines of which will make thirty to forty pounds if there is sufficient rain.
 MT. Hatfield is still strong and vigorous, despite his age. In his youth Mr Hatfield spent fourteen years trapping along the rivers and creeks in northern Oklahoma. In. cluded in his catch were otter, 21 wolves, 15 beaver, 400 coon, 3,50( skunks, many muskrats, and some mink and opposum. The skunk skins then brought from 30 cents to 4( cents each.
 "The $500 skins would sell flo, from $3 to $9 each now and would make me rich," Hatfield declares.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
Ad0lph Bluthenthal.

There is not more impressive ex- ample of what business ability and honest dealing will do than the mod ern and beautiful home of fine clothes and furnishings. for men, than the corner of Second avenue and Main street, where the store of Adolph Bluthenthal. This firm has been on the same corner for 27 years, taking care of the men and boys in their clothing needs. Twenty-seven years on the same corner is re- markable example of what thrift and fair dealing will do.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
The Citizens Bank.

This very rapidly growing institu- tion was founded January IS, 1887, with J. T. Filler, president, J. B. Speers, vice president and A. G. Thompson, cashier The original board of directors, all deceased, were as follows. John Roth. R. M. Kncx, D. M. Bluthenthal and E, L.. Taylor. Or iginal incorporation was $100,000 and in 1906 was increased to $300,000 paid. up. At the present time the capital and surplus of this wonderful busi- ness is over $50O,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
Chas. A. Veil Company.

This enterprislng concern was es- tablished by the late Chas. Veil in 1869 and partner by the name of Honnett. Later the Honnett interest was purchased by Veil and contin- ued his management until incorpora- tion and then was turned over to his sons who own and operate the business today. They supply nu- merous plantations in the surround ing territory and as stated by MT. B. B. Well, president, they never enjoyed better business than at the present time. Ben B. Veil, presi- dent, is assisted by his brothers, D. H. as vice president and H. H. as secretary and treasurer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
Westbrook Grain and Com Co.

This remarkable concern was founded in 1894 as retail grocery in the building now occupied by Alex ander Brothers on Pine street and Third avenue. It was expanded in 1900 to the extent of new wholesale and retail house at Third and State.
 Since the death of w. H. Vest brook in 1912 the business has been conducted by his son, Howell L. The present home of this firm was built in 1913 with storage capacity of 150,00O bushels and milling capa- city of 10 cars daily.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
STOPS ERTLE.

Baltimore, Md, Aug. 14.-Kid Will Hams of Baltimore decisively defeat ed Johnny Ertle of St. Paul in a 12 round boxing match here last night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
B. Gottlieb. (The JeweIer AheadN

This remarkable firm we'll merits the name that has been given it and is deserving of all the praise that can be bestowed upon an up-to-date jew elry store. Established in 1885 and has steadily grown to it's present proportions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
OLDEST STATE BANK IN
 ARKANSAS.
An Historical Sketch of the Mer- chants and Planters Bank
 of Pine Bluff.

Half century is long time in Arkansas history. Crowding |. events have marked the transfor- |! nation of what just little while !, ago was wilderness, into the li prosperous, growing state of to- | day. r
 Even around the year 1850, | banks in what is now Arkansas | were unknown. Often payments ' were made by drafts on New Or l leans or Memphis commission merchants. Most of the local | merchants would cash items as matter of accommodation and in one way or another the folks l managed to get along.
 The story is told of one of the earlier private bankers whose custom it was, when his business began, to place deposits in indi- vidual envelopes and file them in safe. With the banker out of town, gfinancial matters came to a standstill until his return and rapid transit was not a fea- ture of the time. 1.
 In the year 1870, in the month o1 May, banking partnership was form ed in what is now the prosperous and growing city of Pine Bluff. Th' bankers were S.. H. Tucker, John L Buck and F. G. Smart and the sit selected for their bank was what i now the corner of Barraque and Mail streets, and the building was a pri vate dwelling. The banking firn was known as Buck, Smart and com pany.
 From this small beginning ha grown the institution which today i the oldest state bank in Arkansas The Merchants and Planters bank located at Barraque and Main streets The first of progressive series o changes that have kept this institu ton always up-to-date, occurred years after the organization, wher in 1873, James A. Hudson became member of the firm and the nam was changed to Smart, Hudson an company.
 The partnership idea was abandon ed in 1876, to be replaced by cor poration, the charter being take out in the name of The Merchant and Planters Bank.
 The original typical old dwellin served not only to house the bankin business, but as the residence of tn first Cashier. Having served it's, pu, pose in giving the institution a star
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15

Although the meeting place of the assembly of the League of Ma tions has not yet been selected, it is very evident it will not be Mar ion, Ohio.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
Southern Grocery Co.

This concern was organized by one of the ablest and most successful merchants of his time, Capt. w. s. Jeters. Upon his death, MT. John Will kins took the presidents chair and is at the present time filling that po- sition. e
 MT. J. B. Russell, member of the firm for score of years has charge of the grocery department and un- der his very efficient management it has grown in most wonderful pro- portions in the last 10 years.
 They are large cotton factors and this department is managed by John Wilkins and his son, Walter J.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15

Forty-nine states will be repre- scented in Washington next year. The extra one will be the Fourth state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
THE MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS
 BANK,
The Oldest State Bank in Arkansas.

This thriving institution was ori- ginally established in an old frame building on the site of the present beautiful edifice, and home of many a prosperous family's savings ac- counts. A full and complete history of this successful institution is car ried on this page, and it will be of interest of every one to read what wonderful progress this bank has made in it's field of activities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15
1894 1920

retail grocery and feed doing S50M % yearly grain and feed handling and grain products manu doing million dola worth of business annually Only business poces fair dealing, serve quality goods ability and good will could make such result possible Such merits your business which solicit the same basis that has made possible for do the business are do ing today
 Manufacturers of Wesco brand high grade products stock poultry and dairy feeds Handlers grains Shppers straight and mixed and local lots
 The Wesco trade mark years effort the handling of grains and the manufacturing and feeds and grain products.
 Westbr00k Grain & Milling Co.
 PINE BLUFF, ARK.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-08-15

The battle of business has always been won on VALUE House has held the Distinction of keeping up VALUE which mas packed by the makers of the we'll known makes of HghA ana Peck Clothing, Edwin Clapp Shoes and Knox Hats
 For 2 years have sold Honest Merchandise all over the State of Arkansas to Father and Grand Father Honest andlse IS attributed to 27 years Successful Business
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27

4 THOUGH much elaboration is al
"a lowed, even to tailored suits in
his season Of a profession Of decora-
ion on all kinds of apparel. here are
w0, among the new arrivals. that may
,e classed as plain. By comparison
nth others that are embroidered,
raided, plated and otherwise orna-
rented they are plain, and this reserve
the matter Of trimmings gives them
omething Of distinction.
For combination with fur the best
abrics are those that have a velvety
urface, as duvetyn, velours or similar
aeaves, and dress velvet. Velvet
,romises to make steady advance in
'avor as the season ages, but it does
not exceed velours or duvetyn as o
beautiful combination when used with
fur. The two suits shown In the Illus
tration might be made In velvet, but
as pictured they avail themselves OF
velours and dnvetyn. But there are
less expensive cloths made In. these
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27
FLEA EMBALMED IN HONEY
Little Insect Pest Found Which Met
lts Fate in Egypt Many Thou
sands Of Years Ago.

It IL believed that the earliest food
store laid aside for his wants by man,
and which Is still In existence, Is Jar
Of honey found in an Egyptian tomb,
and probably placed there for the sus-
tenance Of the dead during the jour
ney across the Stygian river. says the
American Forestry Magazine. When
found, the honey had changed into q
very dry candy and It had lost its
sweetness, though It could still be
identified as honey.
In the bottom Of the jar, well COW
cred with honey, was a dead flea Of
precisely the same sort as those which
plague Egypt to this day. apparently.
the Insect had hopped into the jar
while the last rites over the dead were
being observed, and when the Jar was
corked, the little fellow was shut up
within, and, like the true patriot, he
probably would have declared that
death was sweet Anyway, be sank
to the bottom while the honey was
still soft, and there the Psychologists
found him after q good many thou
sands Of years.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27

same styles and they include unf1n-
ished worsteds, cheviot and shaggy
weaves. Broadcloth is also available
for this.
The suit at the left ia in beige-coi-
ored velours, the beige warm, strong
tone that looks particularly well with
.moleskin. A wide sash of the material
has rounded ends with emplacements
of the fur shaped to fit them and point
ed at the top. The straight turnover
collar finishes the brief story OF fuI
on this suit. "A feature that one sees
fairly often in suits Of smooth cloth
appears in the small panels inserted
In the coat over the hips. They are
made Of the velours, with narrow
tucks running across them,
Brown, which is the seasons fasn
ionable color, is very handsome =
duvetyn and looks well with beaver OF
seal frlrs In the suit pictured beaver
was chosen for the wide shawl colai
and bands that border the pockets
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27
A.15i'
New Engine.

Our great rx'ried of Invention vlA0
was stimulated BY the-war has -.
come to an end. h might seem H.
the engine In It's present form -
been practically perfected. hut -
comes an enfirply NV depart,ire wA11o
many engineers believe Will revseD-
tionize transportation The new -
vention is an Oh rtasbusti00 eug1uk
We have had gasoline solnhustion -
igines and oil-hu1s1ag engines hut nss~e
before an oil combustion engine. IT,
new engine has paMred tn exIersmAp
tai stage. A sAir sqnipred with -
new engines has reeeaaly made . 40
successful trip to euba and refm
and throughout me vsyage ran smostD
". The inventisn Is especially -
portant at present IN view Of The -
creasing scarcity ~ gaa,hine nnd 60
BY using oil In this way an inlrarsae
economy Is made possibie.- Be51
Life. g
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27

One day WINS wnsking with . -
cent acquaintance ~ NINE In fa<&
our acquaint:iher was - rssScnt thaa }
did not even kasw - new aeuuaa.A
ance's parents tv sight. Az We wess
walking along ! noticed a nsats acssO
the street who I Thought leskssl fun4&
and, drew my awpnaittance's -
tention to him ~ saying: Look e
that foolish ionkine man acrssse -
street, My acquaintance snfd: ~ThaD
Is my fathrr."-<silismge Tribune
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27
Eisht.

Exasperated though she was with
her husband for showing himself I'm
firm of purpose we don't believe
Lady Macbeth called her husband "a
poor fishs-though country newspa-
per quotes her as exclaiming: 'Infirm
old porpoisc, give me the dagger l"-
Boston Transcript.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27
ssspare,, in Headiness.

4 lftsIe giri was on a ferryboat with
her motaer. Evidently being the first
time she was on q boat. she looked
around and took everything in. Her
mother questioned her as to how~she
Nked the boat, upon which she re-
Piled - think it very nice, and am
glad tl,ey carry = spare, pointing to
: life buoy.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27

When you see man holding up =
post, the post must be loose or the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27

Some time ago death eyideptly trad.
ca his pale horse for an automobile.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27

A Case In Point.
'Some things are better left unsaid."
@Sure. Every breach Of promise suit
demonstrates that"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27

AnofnH the eyellds With Roman Eye Bal.
am a nfghf. ana II the mofuing your eyee
I 91il fsel refreshed and stfengthsnsd. ADV
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-11-27
FREE.

New Royal Cook Book con-
taining these and scorer OF
other delightful recipes. Write
4or It TODAY.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
Ii Fulton Street. Kew York City
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-11-18
EAST MADISON

Mrs. Addie Messer. who has been
visiting her son Don Messer in Hunt
ington for the past three weeks, has
returned home.
Mrs. Blanch Thompson has returned
home from visit with friends in
Portland.
East Madison Grange held their
meeting Saturday evening and after a
short business session had an open
meeting with a very interesting pro-
gram after which coffee and cake were
served in the dining room.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clair with their fam
lily have moved here from Pressure
Isle and will live on Henry Hoyt's
farm this winter. At present they
are staying with Mrs. Glars brother
w. S. Cronkhite until their goods ar
rive
Mr.. and Mrs Forrest Harvell have
gone to Madison for the winter where
Mr.. Harvell is employed at the Madi-
son Wooden Co.
Mrs. Will Head and Mrs Matte
Cross of Scion were in town Monday
morning calling on Mrs. Heads
mother, Mrs. Hutchins.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-11-18
THAT DULL ACHING

Don't worry and complain about a
bad back Get rid of it! For weak
kidneys, lame and achy backs, your
neighbors recommend Doan's Kid
ney Pills. Ask your neighbor! Read
this statement
Mrs. Joe Cheney, 90 Court ST.,
Skowhegan, says Il have a very
high regard for Doan's Kidney Pills
since they cured me OF severe at.
tack OF kidney trouble and | gladly
recommend them. had every
symptom of bladder trouble Every
morning I would wake up with duH
ache across my back and for a time
could hardly get about. had
pains in the back part OF my
head. Ny kidneys were in bad shape
and at times | had no control over
their action. A friend advised me
to try Doan's Kidney Pills, so I went
to SIMPSONS Drug Store and got
three boxes When had finished
taking them felt all right. haven't
been bothered since"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-xet
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Cheney had. Foster-Milburn Co..
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.