davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
Various Species Of eulls.

The common species Of guIls found
In the region Of the Great Lakes in
the winter are the herring and ringed
bill. The former can be told by his
larger size. and his fiesh-colored feet.
The feet of the ringed bill are blush
IN tint, as II the poor bird had frozen
them in the cold water; he also has
q distinct dark ring on his bin. The
darker-colored birds seen In the har-
bors at this season are usually i'm
mature herring gulls. The habits of
the ringed bill are similar to those
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

sieve Take the liquor In which the
cucumber was cooked, reduce IT TO half
a cupful by boiling. and set aside Put
into saucepan one tablespoonful Of
batter, season with salt. pepper and,
when the butter Is Kissing hot, stir into
II two tablespoonfuls Of -four. Stir
until the mixture leaves the sides Of the
pan Add three cupfuls of cold milk
and stir constantly until It bolts.
When the mixture is az thick &c a
trim cream sauce add the cucumber
and the half-cupful Of liquor. Mix
thoroughly, boil up once and serve.
Eggs la 5ourgeoise.-Cut slices Of
bread half an inch thick and trim off
the crust; lay on buttered platter
and sprinkle generously with grated
cheese. Beat eggs enough to cover the
bread season with salt and pepper
and grated nutmeg; pour over the
bread and bake In q moderate oven I'M
fl the eggs are set.
Dreamed Fish With Potato.-Pre-
care creaned salmon as usual and put
a layer of the fish in q baking dish,
cover with layer Of cold, mashed
potato. then add another layer Of fish
Untfl the dish is full and the potato
On top. Dot with bits Of butter,
sprinkle with buttered crumbs and
bake brown In hot oven.
Macaronl With codfish.-Take one
caDful of cold-boiled macaroni, add
one cupful Of cold-boiled Goldfish
faxed fine. Put into a buttered bak-
Ing dish, sprinkle with salt, pepper,
grated cheese and sufficient milk to
moisten. Bake until brown.
Potato Border.-Make rim OF
mashed seasoned potato around a
weli-buttered platter. Fiji the center
with creamed fish. cover with buttered
crumbs and bake In a hot oven untD
tile crumbs are brown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Warwood--Peter Lash, welI-known
and middIe-aged resident Of this city.
had mishap early this week, while
he was trying to catch big rat which
was running at large in back Of his
garage, Mr.. Lash ran after the small
animal and slipped on a stone, falling
70 the ground. He tried to get up,
but was unable TO walk, so he called
for some assistance and a neighbor
came over to see just what the trouble
was. He had him removed to the
house. after which DR.. w. p. Sam
mon was summoned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Fairmont-Bazzel Reamer, aged q.
injured near his home at Downs, when
the automobile In which he was riding
WAS wrecked. died in a street car on
his way to the hospital. His compan-
ion. d. A. Virgino. was badly hurt.
Herschel MerrifielI. aged Is, went over
an embankment in his machine and
landed in the West Fork river, was
rescued from drowning with difficulty.
but his injuries may prove fatal. Mr..
and Mrs. Sheridan Murphy and two
children, driving horse and buggy.
were run down by an auto and severe.
~ hurt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
Dissertation Suited MANY

$50 you had trouble locating me-"
said the stranger to the old darby, as
he alighted at the country station
Didn't your master give you a de-
scription of me?"
Eyes, marsa, but thar's so many gen
men VIII red noses coming on dat dar
train"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
evolution Of the Harp.

THE modern harp has been evolved
from types found among the Egyp-
fians, Assyrians, Hebrews and various
Celtic nations. No doubt the harp
originated in the archery of olden
times, and the twang of tie released
bow string.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

OIL the herring gull except that they
VIII stay longer in the interior. Hy.
ing on insects which they take on the
wing with remarkable skill. Indi-
viduals of both species often remain
throughout the spring and SUMNER
Exchange.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Charleston.-Th features of the
July crop report for West Virginia, is
sued here by Commission Of Agrlcul-
ture J. Fl, Stewart and III. F. Bryant,
West Virginia representatives of the
L. S. Bureau OF Crop Estimates, are the
prospect for an apple crop of 6212, 900
bushels compared to 3,4TS,0GO bushels
last year, and the reduction OF the
states wheat crop TO 4,162. 900 BUSH
els compared to 100000 in 1919.
The decrease of wheat is due both to
reduced acreage and to poor condition
of the crop. Oats are now estimated
at 4,6S7,000 bushels, compared to A.
10000 bushels produce last year; rye
about 254,000 bushels compared to 26O,-
0G0 bushels last year; potatoes 5,132,-
600 bushels compared to 5,130, 900
bushels last year, and sweet potatoes
$4,000 bushels compared 10 100000
bushels last year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
NAA hletweaQ
Worth CuItivatinq.

Is it not a thing divine TO have a
smile which, none know how, has the
power TO tighten the weight of that
enormous chain which all the living in
common drag behind them?-Victor
Hugo /
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

not TOO heavy,
try a fish dish
for the main
course, a salad
and a light des-
sert with an iced
or q hot drink as
one prefers.
Currled Salmon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

as peas. spinach, vegeta-
BILE oysters or celery. Gu
cumber soup may not be
50 well known but 1t Is a
most appetizing one.
Cream Of Cucumber
6cap,-Have ready one
cupful OF stewed cucum-
Der. ruhhed through q
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
Start Of the Umbrella.

As a shade from the sun the umbrel-
IA IS Of great antiquity. Sir Gardiner
Wilkinson has engraved delineation
OF All Ethiopian princess travelling In
her chariot through upper Egypt.
where the car is furnished with an
nFubrelia-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
Washlnnton,a Peculiar Hobby.

George Washington's principal d.
&ersion was training baby foxes. He
was fond Of fox hunting. He took the
animals home, and trained them in all
kinds OF tricks, which he often exhib-
ited TO friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
To Clean Neckxear

The hest way to cleanse a fragile
collar of lace, net or hand embroidery
is TO haste it on piece of muslin be-
fore washing it and ironing it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
CHANGE of lime.

On her wedding day every woman
thinks that life VIII be one grand sweet
song, but later, when she has to sing
CO a pair OF twlns-well, It's q different
tfgye. Exchange.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
Eskimo Family Customs

Eskimo women and children catch
most Of the birds and fish to be stored
away for the six months winter food
supply while the men hunt walrus and
polar bear.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
We Had Eornottan.

OF course it is some trouble to clean
A spark plug, but do you remember
what a task it was to go over an
entire horse with a brush and curry
eogab 9--Dallas News
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
RackIess Gown Taboo

The backless evening gown is al
most taboo, the tendency being to
bring out clothes that may be worn
throughout the season.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Ii you believe in safety first, don't
slap big man on the shoulders after
he has spent the holiday in swim
ming suit.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Although coal is quoted at 500 a
ton in Constantinople. Turkey has no
trouble keeping the est of Europe in
hot water.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
Easy Divorce.

In Portugal, if the wife publishes lit
erary works without the husbands con-
sent, the law frees him at once from
his matrimonial obligations.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

A good many husbands feel there
are enough things to fight about at
home now without the provocation Of
politics.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
The House Dress.

Straight hanging dresses are the
most satisfactory for working about
the house.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Wheeling-Gilbert Hanson, Jr., 80,
Of Bridgeport, was seriously injured
while at work in the big Wheeling
Greek mine. The accident happened
when Mr.. Hanson lost his balance and
fell from the motor which he was
operating. He was found shortly after
the accident by several of his fellow
workmen and was removed to the Ohio
Valley General hospital by DR.. ]. o.
Howell, of Bridgeport
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Cbeerfulness and content are great
Seautiners. and are famous pressrvers
OF good looksl-"Barnaby Rudge."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Charleston.-Thr final orders have
been entered by the public service com
mission allowing rate increases. The
Mason City and Pomeroy Ferry Com
pany was allowed to change its sched-
ule Of rates on large and small trucks !;
the Clarksburg and Warrington Tele-
phone Company was allowed to in
crease its annual rates from IS to SIS !;
and the company was permitted TO in
crease its class and commodity rates
No protests had been made of any OF
these petitions.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
A HOT WEATHER LUNCHEON.

Even in warm weather hot soup is
snioyed, especially those made OF fresh
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
WHAT TO HAVE FOR LUNCHEON

For warm weather luncheon. and
this means one easy to digest and
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24
he KITCHEN
GAIBlIf1|ERoS

1he mountain Of success Is steep and
rough.
Who gains ths summit climbs
weary way:
Ard. though brave feet grow stronger
with rebuff.
The rocky path q towards steps
may stay.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Clarksburg- Robbers successfully
entered the &C. and b" grocery store,
on Ba,toinore street, but were evident
ly frightened away as the proprietor
of the store said there was nothing
missing. The would-be robbers broke
q small hole In the front window near
the window lock and then raised the
window. The robbery was discovered
by A. b. Sievenger when he opened
the place for business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Charieston.-Colors of the old
second regiment of West Virginia in
fantry, national guard unit which was
mustered into the federal service as
the 150th infantry of the thirty-eighth
division, were received by Adjutant-
General Thomas -. Davis, from the
lost baggage division at Hoboken. n.
J. One of the two colors received dis
plays the state emblem, and the other
the national emblem. These colors
have been lost about two years, and
Major Davis has made numerous
efforts to recover them but they were
unsuccessful until today. They viii
he placed in the department OF
archives and history.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Wheeling .-Nearly three thousand
copies of the West Virginia State Fair
premium list have been mailed out TO
prospective exhibitors for the coming
fair, September 6 to IL every mail car
rying hundreds of the booklets into all
parts of the tri-state territory. and far
beyond that radius. The demand for
the books is unprecedented. according
to Secretary Swartz. and indicates an
unusual interest in the various exhib-
It's at the big exposition. Requests for
the list have been received from Illi-
nois, Indiana. Kentucky. Virginia,
Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey,
as well as from the home state, Ohio
and Pennsylvania.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Charleston.-The public commission
ordered the Ohio Valley Traction
company, at Huntington, to make suit
able provision TO the petition submit
ted the commission by H. ]. Strait, Of
Huntington, and signed by p other
persons residing in that vicinity for
the creation of a stop at East Road,
near Huntington, for the convenience
of residents Of that section.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Charleston.-Wor has been re-
ceiyed by relatives here that Captain
J. A. Spilman, brother Of Robert $.
Spilman, attorney of this city bar. has
resigned from the United States navy
TO accept the position of manager OF
the e. $. Bureau Of Survey and Re
pair. Captain Spilman superintendent
construction of the warships Ten
nessee and New Mexico at the New
York Navy Yard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Benwood. Many complaints have
been received for the past few days
about the destroying of beautiful
grass and flower beds which have been
trampIed over by boys. Another COM
plant was sent in to headquarters
about the older boys mingling In with
the younger ones affairs on the play
grounds during their daily fun period.
Chief of Police Al Landers states
that this must stop and anyone caught
in the act OF doing any Of the above
two will be prosecuted Immediately.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Wheeling.-An unusual accident oc-
Cured at the railroad crossing at Thir-
teenth and Baltimore streets, when a
passenger train of the Baltimore and
Chic Railroad was derailed, from
heavy deposits of sand spilled on the
tracks by passing freight train. II
seems that in passing the point, the
bottom fell from one of the freight
cars bearing sand and it was emptied
of its cargo. The passenger train. fol-
lowing shortly after ploughed into
the sand and was thrown from the
track Fortunately, the train was not
overturned and the passengers re-
ceived no more than severe shake
Up.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Wheeling.-Harry Martin, II years,
of East Wheeling. met with a painful
accident while grinding piece of
steel on an emory wheel at the Moss
Iron Works, which caught his right
hand. He was at once taken to the
North Wheeling hospital and was
given medical aid by DR.. H. r. Cope
land 1t was found later that one
finger would have to be amputated to
the first joint.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

wheeling. Edward Meyer, of
Greggsyilie, who was seriously Injured
when motorcycle he was driving was
struck by an automobile on Wheeling
hill, has regalned consciousness under
the care of physicians and will prob
ably recover William A. Henry, who
was on the machine with Meyer, sus-
talned badly sprained arm. though
it is not broken, as was reported. The
accident occurred when the motorcy-
Gle, coming up the hill. was struck by
Ford touring car, going in the oppo-
site direction.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Wheeling-Gus Schultz, Of 2511
Wood street was bound over to the
United States grand jury for an alleged
violation of the national prohibition
act by United States Commissioner
George E. Boyer, recently, in the sum
of $500 and win be tried at the July
term of court in Elkins.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Buckhannon.-A verdict Of murder
in the first degree with recommends
lions for clemency was returned by a
jury In circuit court here in the case
of the state against Ross Chambers,
aged IS. who was on trial for the muir
der Of Boyd Liebar In this city last
January. The jury had the case 30
minutes.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24


<-harleStoa-Sfate Road Commits
sion announces that mp TO June /
bond issues for read Improvement
r,,.,r,aSes in various counties OF West
Virginia amounting to S25-llO,4ss
have been voted by citizens OF magis7
terial districts Several similar IS
sues are to be voted on this month
pefersburg.-A verdict OF invoiun-
tary manslanghter was returned IN
court here against Peter WeisengoH'
former Saioonkeeper of NesTernport,
Nd. who was tried on an indictment
charging the murder of Sheriff p. X.
Davis. Of Keyser. two years ago Al
a previous trial Weisengoff was found
guilty Of second degree murder. but
the state court of appeals remanded
the case on writ Of error.
Clarksburg-A deal was closed
whereby the Chicago Dairy and Bak-
ing company became the owner Of the
Club hotel property on West Main
street. While the purchase price was
not named 1t Is understood that Mrs
Anna CoIemaneforlaer owner, received
considerably more than 100000 The
lease ON the building and all of the
fixtures in the property We're also pur-
chased by the new owner from John
A. N. McNicol.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Clarksburg Albert Smithers, negro,
alias Belgian Pete. who escaped
from the Harrison county jail here
several days ago, has been captured in
Detroit, Mich, and win be brought
back.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Bellngton.-Damage to crops and
properly by the recent rain and hall
storm In Barbour, Randolph and
Upshur counties is estimated at more
than 5000.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Observation-Disclosures was select
cd as the state convention city Of the
Klwanis Clubs in 1921 and officers for
the ensuing year were elected for the
West Virginia district of the last ses-
sion Of the state convention In the Z.
II. C. A. auditorium. The date of the
convention wiz be selected later by
the state executive committee of the
Kiwanis Clubs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

WIlliamson.-George r. C. Wiles,
member Of the West Virginia Public
Service Commission, who was indicted
By the special grand jury which re.
Gently investigated the Matewan trou-
bles was cleared on unlawful action in
court here, when Judge Cameron sus-
tanned demurrer 10 the indictment,
filed by Mr.. Wiles' counsel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-24

Wheeling.-A suit of $4,000 was
fled in Circuit Court, styled Sallie
Roth VS.. City Railway company, at
torneys John p. Arbenz and A c.
Bryant represented the plaintiff. II
was brought to recover damages al
legged to have been sustained through
neglect Of the defendants employees on
a street car near Forty-fifth street,
last December
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-02-12
ANTI-STRIKE CLAUSE LEFT
OUT OF BILL
Conferees Substitute Provision fol
Commission of Mediation With
Appeal Board; Guarantee
S Ia Per Cent on
Value Of Roads
for 6 Months.

Washington. D. C.-Conferees OF
the senate and house reached an
agreement Wednesday on the rail.
road bill. The conferecs agreed to
strike out the anti-strike clause pro-
viding a penalty for strikes, and sub
shutting provision for a commits
+sion-of- mediatien,- with an appeal
board. Under the provisions of the
bill as it will be finally drafted, a
guarantee of 5 IL per cent on the
value of the railroads will be fixed.
The guarantee will be of six
months duration with an added pro-
vision that adjustments of rates can
NOT be made until I2 to Is months
have expired. Thereafte rconfisca-
ton of so per cent of net earnings
above per cent will be provided.
rate fixing under a plan yet to be
decided upon will be turned over to
the interstate. commerce commission
at the expiration of the fixed earning
period" Senator Cummins said.
The excess net earnings will go in
to a federal fund which can he used
by the government to aid roads TN
able to make sufficient earnings by
advancing loans.
The conferees have been in session
since December Until last Fri.
day they were deadlocked. Upon ad.
vice of Republican leaders the Re.
publican conferees on the senate side
receded- from the se-ealled advanced
departures from past railroad man.
agement, and concurred in the house
provisions, except those OF section
six of the senate bill. which they per.
mitted to be modified.
More than a week will be devoted
to the completion of the bill givins
ample time, according to members OF
the conference committee, for adop-
ftion before March I, when the roads
will return to private ownership, -
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-02-12
SEVERE STORM HITS EAST
COAST
New York Suffers From Blizzard
Atlantic Shipping Damaged.

New York. Feb. o.-Paralysis of
surface transportation in New York
is complete, suburban cities are III
many cases cut off from Manhattan;
ferries from New Jersey are running
when possible and at great risk due
to the heavy ice floes i'll the Hudson
River, ana it is feared another high
tide. driven before the blizzard which
has been raging ior 4S hours. will
cause even greater damage than yes
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-02-12

quently, the matter having come up
in definite final form, there was
nothing left for him to do but resign
and go home.
The Allied Council OF Ambassadors
was called into extraordinary session
to discuss the situation created by
the action of Baron Kurt Won Lers-
ner.
The Council OF Ambassadors, after
its meeting tonight. issued a state
ment saying that the decision of the
allies with regard to Germans whose
extradition is demanded for war
crimes would be communicated direct
to Berlin.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-02-12
200 Acre Stock and Grain Farm
Must Sell.

Two miles from .Amsterdam, main
road, rural route and telephone, we'll
fenced and cross fenced, ordinary i
room house, barn 2ox3oxI4 and ca:'
tie barn 4ox4SxI4. Good we'll water,
stock pond. black soil. SO acres pas
ture, 100 acres cultivation, every inch
tillablc, smooth and rolling, about IS
uncut hedge posts, possession March
,st. about IS acres broke. Must sell
by March Ist. Priced at $4,000 per
acre. Will sell 80 or 100 with i'm
provcmcnts with adjustment of price
accordingly. Act quick.
G.. II. Pahlman,
LET Amsterdam, Mo.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-02-12
Services at Pleasant Home and
Pleasant Gap.

: There will be services at Pleasant
Home and Pleasant Gap Saturday
night, Sunday and Sunday night, Feb
ruary I4-I5. Subject for Saturday
night, stumbling in Darkness
Sunday morning subject. "The Return
of the Stranger" Sunday afternoon
at 3:I5 If the roads will permit | will
be at Pleasant Gap Baptist church
and preach on the subject of The
Crown of Thorns." At Pleasant
Home at 7:3o Sunday night the sub
ject will be The Evils of Today"
A cordial welcome to all.
L. w. Keele.
The Times phone number 10 81.
Get the habit of calling up.