davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1920-12-30
WASHINGTON

Bainbrldge Colby, the American sec
Rotary of state, has arrived in Rio de
Janeiro on board the battleshlp Flor
ida from the United States. An en-
thusiastic welcome was given Mr.. Col
by when he landed from the Florida.
Declaring that the government faces
n gross deficit of 81, 100, 700, 900 for the
current fiscal year, Secretary Houston
warned the Senate finance committee
that Congress should avoid putting a
heavier burden on the Treasury De
partment. The estimate came as a sur
prise to the committee, as 1t was near
ly 81, 100000 greater than that re-
Gently estimated by Senator McCum-
Der, North Dakota, one OF its members.
Authority was granted by the Inter
state Commerce Commission for per
manent consolidation of the transpor.
tatlon business and properties of the
Adams, American, Wells Fargo & Co.
and Southern Express companies into
the American Railway Express Com
pany. The commission said that II
was their belief hat the public would
best be served by one consolidated
company serving all lines with equal
rates.
Counsel for Swift & Co. and Armour
& Co. have asked Justice Stafford in
the District Supreme Court L approve
n plan for disposition of their stock.
yard interests similar to that proposed
by f. IL. Prince & Co, Boston bank
ers, and to give the companies time in
which to find II new buyer In place of
the Boston company, which has with.
drawn Its offer.
American business men are now free
to trade with Russia, Eat their own
risk" This means, according to gov.
eminent officials, that, while no re.
s~trlctions will be placed on trade with
the ~sovlets, neither Will n aid be
given to such trade; and that any
American who suffers losses or con.
flscation of his goods will get no help
from this government.
War risk bureau clerks rushed work
on mailing out checks to former serv-
ice men or their beneficiarles this
month MS a measure of Christmas
cheer, getting out a total of 345, $40 De
cember payment checks for more thar
S15,000,000 up to Dec. Is. On Dec. ~
the bureau Ind 32s,9O7 active accounts,
Il was said, and now has paid out since
its operation began a total of $751;
G00,95S.
State railway commissions OF Arkan-
sas and Minnesota have been ordered
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion Il Increase state passenger rates
and excess baggage charges to the lev
ell now prevailing In Interstate com
merce. The commission held that the
present charge In the two states
amounted to a discrimination against
Interstate traffic.
Several persons were Injured In n
fire on the recreation pier at Venice,
Calf. The injured were members OF
a party cut off In n dance hall and
were struck by falling tlmbers.
, 1920-12-30
Russians Want Safe Passage.

Los Angeles.-The Los Angeles Rus
sian Progressive Club has adopted
resolutions asking P~resident-elect Har-
ding to obtain safe passage to Russia
for about five hundred of Its members.
, 1920-12-30

Watch cutieura Improve Your Skin.
On rising and retiring gently srnear
the face with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash OFF Ointment In five minutes
With Cuticura Soap and hot water. 1T
is wonderful sometimes what Cuticuir.S
VIII do for poor compilations. dandrun.
itching and red rough hands.-Adv. =
, 1920-12-30

what is a biting remark? 2"
Il suppose It is the kind you throw
In q persons teeth"
, 1920-12-30
Seldom Is.

II like a book where everything
turns out happily" II wish that were
true of the cook book"
, 1920-12-30

Smoke Up.
why do you call your new cigar
the Spark Plug2'
perfect ignition"
Columbus daily courier., 1920-06-30
Platform viii Be Moist
With Chance for Wet!

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Sunr So
According 10 administrator leaders.
the subcommittee drafting The Dem
ocraiic platform has prncficailv
agreed on n prohibition plank, whlch
they dcscrlbed as ~molsi and IN aip
port Of a constitutional amendment =
but with declarations Tor personal
liberty and against ~vexatious inter.
fcrcnees"
The league of nations plank. the
same administration leaders said,
would b. agreed upon eilisl ns
Wo0drgw Wilson wants H. without
The dufiinn of sn =" or the crossing
of 81
A. was f0feeasled, the leanue Of
nations plank follows almost ldcnii.
cally the Virginia platform previous
" approved by the President
Administration forces were confi
dent Bryan could not get his pro.
hlhliion plank into the platform.
Columbus daily courier., 1920-06-30
DIPPER OF DIAMONDS

an BRIGHT nights enc can see
~ cleaning In the sky a formation
OF stars which resembles a dipper In
shape. But once. thousands aud thou
sands Of years ago. this dipper lived
In the home OF a peasant giri.
II was then Just a simple tin thing,
with a rusty handle.
The mother was taken suddenly
sick one night and called 20 Greta 10
bring her a dlpper Of water. Though
a was cold and dark outside. the
daughter dressed and ran TO the spring
at once. alled the dipper snd started
home. suddenly In her path appeared
n tiny puppy.
u am 90 thirsty" said the puppy,
Cant you let me have some OF the
waterf
4 promised TO bring Il 20 my moth.
cr." said Crcta. But know you
Deed Il Al once. Drink"
please. miss. for heavens sake
give me a sip OF water" said a feeble
Columbus daily courier., 1920-06-30
.eS MI yFn1( CyDl A KSaCyIIN NINIMNNNHNNNNNNHNNI
M4SSyNRXRNAgI4SSI | 4 4 81. SII||

The girl did not stop TO tsirs about
how little water she had. She poured
a drink down the woman's throat and
bathed her wound with the rest. The
old woman opened her eyes slowly.
"Can you help me home. chlldr"
asked the sick woman. Il live down
by the spring"
Certainly" replied Greta. Il have
used all the water for which my moth.
or sent me and viii have TO return 10
the spring anyway. ! win be glad TO
help you"
SO with the old woman leaning on
her strong. young arm, Greta went
slowly back 10 get the wateE on
reaching the spring the woman
knocked ON the rock above II and the
stone opened. admitting them 20 a
big chamber carved out OF the solid
earth. Gems cleaned from the walls,
and on all sides were rich furnishings
glitterlng with Jewels golden statues
and pictures some music sounded
and the girl held her breath IN aston.
lshment A. the ragged womnn
changed suddenly Into handsomely
dressed aprite.
Il was only testing your heart
said the sprite. Il am the fairy OF
this fountain and know why you came
Here Il a golden flask full OF water
for your mother. Il wiz cure her At
once. Here. alive me your old DIP.
per-"
The Sprite filled :, fun OF flashing
diamonds. each one a. large a. a
hean.
''Run home now said the spriie.
"But bo careful that my old enemy
tho North wind. does not hit you. he
lies about at this hour TO harm all my
friends"
oreia hid the flask OF water IN her
dress and held the dlpper in her hand.
Rapidly she ran. but she could hear
tho wind coming after her. Faster
and faster abe now, but onward
roared the old North Wind. Just A.
abe got 20 her door her foot caught 10
a root OF a tree and she tumbled. Ont
Of her hand few the dlppor but Il did
not fhll--the North Wind grabbed II
and blew Il up into the sky. And
there Il sticks yot. Bat, fortunately,
the diamonds we're saved. for they all
fell out on the ground, 10 that 0rein
found every one. Up IN the skg to-
day CLEANS Grets's dipper. shining a.
brightly ~ Il did thousands Of years
ago. gcupyrlshtl
Columbus daily courier., 1920-06-30

tinciion ~ q reviser Of platforms .
Continuing, he said;
have no hope of Qlory a. a
writer OF Democratic platforms
am member 0f the revolutions
committee. but not one Of the sacred
nine. hut. ] tell YOU. this question
can not b. settled IN the committee
rOoms. II takes only One man Ia
bring ln a minority report. aud there
u that one man.
Speaking of candidates. Bryan sald
he had made no choice himself. hut
" the convention ever reached point
where u sought his advice and siio.
0estion, he could name n dorm
Democrats worthy to sli Ia the
White House.
Columbus daily courier., 1920-06-30

voice n the side Of the path. oreta
took,,d closely and saw an old man
hobhllng along with his cane.
4 have 20 bring snIue to my moth
err returned 0rcta. "But you can
have drink. for know you are
weary. Rest by this rock SO the
old man took deep draught from the
dlppor. which almost emptied H.
0reia ran on toward the house. but
she heard another sound 81 her side.
II was as II someone had fallen ami
was hurt. She looked closely and
saw a ragged, aged woman lying on
her side With the blood flowing from
a cut IN her head and her eyes tight
ly cloued.
Columbus daily courier., 1920-06-30
MAGIC CRY VIII HAVE
A NEW GRAIN ELEVATOR

CLOVIS, n. NJ. June 30.-Thc
Western Trading and Elevator Com.
pany has purchased n site aud will
Immediately commence the erection
0f grain elevator here. This will
give Clovis four grain elevators
which will greatly facilitate the
handling Of this years enormous
grain crop. Curry county should
ship from SO0 io 1000 cars Of wheat
this year IN addition 10 the maize.
kaffir corn and other grains. Har.
vesilng will commence here next
week on the wheat crop.
Columbus daily courier., 1920-06-30

nfnadway' when n comes 10 the
Onyx lhtnlef tonight. for Il contains
the nI9nrsl and moal thrilling fire
scene ever screened Your pulse will
beat double ~ you watch lhe flames
attack the huge barn. Tho panic.
stricken crowd uourn Oul. unmIndlul
rf The two girls gllll within. locked
IN their desperate hand 10 hand
fight Your hold yuur breath A. The
heroic little Chorus girl bends al
hef energies % The task ~ saving
the woman WHO had tried 10 wreck
her happiness. Never before has tho
screen shown such a realistic flghi
and fire. u ~ said. or auch true 20
life "flre fans"
The story of "Trixic from broad
way u hy Agnes G. Johnston. and
rs one 0f the finest SHE'S ever
turned out-a gripping comedy
drama Of chorus Rlri life.
tuuInlOo p1lflssulo otll puaI nok pl0
Columbus daily courier., 1920-06-30

ia precious seldom. IN these day.
Of scltnliilc fire prevention. that
one efis the peculiar thrill which
COMES with The ~ClanF. clanrf ul
The lire engines and The slehl ~
ihe dryouflng element AZ iis dondls
work
Aud yet and yeti A great fire
~ mnrveluuHly fascinating aighl
NJ see- something 10 remember Tor
a lifetime. No wonder small boy.
and grown folks used 10 run miles
~ Witness The star entertainment ol
The ncighhOrhund. with az "a az
tcnuani excliemenis. All. them was
the happy daysf
That's Just another reason why
you mustn't miss "lrixie from
Columbus daily courier., 1920-06-30
Bryan Prefers Being
ReviseT Of Platform

san FRANCISCO. Cal. dune 30
William Jennings nrynn was IN q
fighting mood today, and, speaking
before breakfast oafherlnn. -,
pressed dissatisfaction with The
wei and Airy" situation before The
resulullons cuIumlfier of the Demo
cratic national convention. nfyan
said he expected 10 fight Tor . pro.
hlbiilon plank 0n the floor ~ the
conventions. and ~hUpcs 10 gain dis
Columbus daily courier., 1920-06-30
CENSUS REPORTS OF JUNE ~

WASHINGTON. d. c.. June 2s.-
Oklahoma City. Okla, 9i.25e. In.
crease 27053. or i2.i per cent.
Walla Walla. Wash. i5.503 de.
crease 1851. or 100 per cent.
State of Delaware. 223.O03. IN.
crease 20.6si. or 1872 per cent.
New Castle county. Delaware. In,
cluding Wilmington. 1929. an in.
crease ~ 25.05i. or 2O3 per cent.
The population ~ the city nj
Colorado Springs. Colo. was an
nounced as 30iO5 In the preliminary
statement on W paso county. Colo
rado, issued today. That II $50 more
than the ciiy's population a. Pre-
viously announced. when the total
was given as 2p.b12.
Columbus daily courier., 1920-06-30

suuinIo0 p0ulsssI0 0W psal no6 pld
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-04-08
EASTER AT TRINITY CHURCH

Joyous services were held In Trinity
Church on Easter day. AT the early
Communion service there was large
attendance. AT the 10:3O sci vice, the
Rector preached very thoughtful ana
inspiring sermon. The Chants and the
Easter hymns were we'll rendered Dy
choir and congregation. The altar ana
the church throughout were decked with
lilies and other Easter flowers. the
service for the children Was at $3.50,
and was a most hearty service. AT the
close each child Of the sunday scnool
was presented with potted geranlum;
and the flowers from the altar ana
other parts of the church were sent to
mem bers of the parish who through
illness or other causes could not attend
the Easter services.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-04-08
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs Charles n. Cox

passed from this life at three O'Clock
Monday morning. March 29. She had
reached the age of ninety five years and
three months, and death came to her as
a gentle sleep. Her maiden name was
Mary Jane Hallock. She was born in
New York City January 1, 1895; was
united in marriage to Charles II. Cox at
Mattituck, Long Island, on January 10,
1849 The death of the husband, Capt
Cox, occurred in 1865. Mrs Cox was a
resident of Mineral Point for over sew
entv years. She leaves to cherish her
memory four sons and one daughter,
Thomas H. of Seattle, Washington ;
$. Irwin of La Crosse; Frank M. OF
Denver; George G. of Yonkers, New
York, and Mrs Sarah E. Gale. Since
the death of her husband her home was
with her daughter, where she was ten
derly cared for, and where she lived a
quiet, pleasant life. She was faithful
member of the Methodist Church, The
funeral was held on Wednesday, April l.
her pastor, Rev. John Birrell, oficia-
ting.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-04-08
Damage by Flood at La Crosse.

La Crosse, April 6.-Water is fall
ing in the Mississippi and an account
ing is being made Of the worst food
La Crosse has experienced in 80 years.
The Burlington railway suffered the
greatest damage, miles of it's right Of
way north of here being softened and
out Of commission. Damage to bridge
approaches and automobile highways
surrounding this city will reach $780,
900. Practically all Of the, drives in
Pettibone park were ruined by the
flood which swept over the entire
island resort. Damage to farm homes
and summer cottages is estimated at
$4,000. In. the city many Easements
were flooded and 200 homes surround
ed by water. Weeks of work will be
required to restore roads and bridge
approaches and repair railroad rights
of way.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-04-08
THOUGHTS OF READERS

Parents Teachers Boys and Girls
This appeal is. to you. Do you want
city beautiful; Do you enjoy velvety
lawns, beautiful flowers, clean streets
and alleys free from refuse? If you dJ
will you help by your labor and your
influence to keep them so?
Housekeepers, houses cleaning time
has come. Resolve that the winter 6
accumulation of tin cans, ashes and the
springs discarded wall paper shall not
litter the alleys and hill sides near some
ones else property.
Boys and girls, have pride in your
city; don't cut corners across lawns or
molest flower beds.
Teachers, teach civic pride In your
class rooms, and by our combined efforts
may we indeed make our city among
the hills city beautiful.
The cooperation of the city Fathers
is solicited in rounding up the slackers
who make alleys and streets their
dumping ground.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-04-08
WHERE HOOVER STANDS

Milwaukee Journal In response the appeal of his Cali
orna supporters Mr. Hoover says that under certain cir
he would accept Republican presidential nom
nation Not Mr. Hoovers announcement, but the way he
puts is significant He makes plain that he holds views
on great the day that take precedence the
prize of presidential nomination. If the Republican party
takes stand principles to which he subscribe he is
willing accept SERVICE but he is not willing merely
for the sake of the Office One may fairly infer that he will
support the Republican party unless declares for
principles which he conscientiously approve
Professional politicians will doubtless in Mr. Hoover
statement effect dictate party policy They used
accommodating themselves to party epedency that they
understand saying that to win his support the
party must adopt liberal, progressive PLATFORM But Mr.
Hoover says just that He speaks citizen rather than
candidate AS citizen he cherishes his independence of
opinion and candidate he to be any
different. He would not compromise himself cltzen he
would not do a candidate. This is courageous aud
honorable position take 1t will find response from of
ndependentmnd all over the country
In putting prncp above party Mr. Hoover retains the
independence which has already given him such strength
Not IN the history of the two parties has there been little
difference between Republican and Democrat. President
Wilson's words eight years ago at Madison when he made it
clear that his mind there difference in principle
between Republicans and Progressive Democrats
today then. the Chicago convention is
oled by reactionares and frames and odtme standpat
platform, thus rejecting Mr. Hoover liberal Democratic
majority San Francisco will not be barred from naming
him. And there be little doubt that he would
great vote from liberal Republicans.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-04-08
A MEMORABLE EASTER

In spite of the wind and the cold
Easter joy and gladness flowed at high
tide at the services in the First Congre-
gational Church last Sunday. The place
of worship was scene of beauty and
fragrance. Easter lilies, tulips, geran-
iums and variety of other flowers Wed
with each other for places of supremacy.
The Easter music, rendered by the choir
of many voices, was notable and talent
ed and a fitting tribute to the risen
Christ. At the close of the Sunday
School session thirteen people received
the rites of Christian baptism; but
the most cheering and thrilling event
of the days activities came at the NOR
ming hour of worship, when the pastor,
Rev. A. III. Schoenfeld, welcomed forty
three new members into the fellowship
OF the church. 1t was indeed glad
Easter for this church and faith in the
risen Christ was strengthened in the
hearts of many worshippers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-04-08
EASTER SERVICES AT THE NJ {.
CHURCH

Passion Week services at the M. Il.
Church were largely attended. DR.. II.
A. Chase brought stirring messages to
the people each night and preached
twice on Easter Sunday. Some things
of special note were the Passion services
on Friday. A very large audience
listened to DIR. Chase at his best. On
Easter Sunday the church was beauti-
fully decorated with flowers by the
women of the church. Excellent music
given by the choir at both services
especially the musical in the evening"
However, the most noteworthy OF all
was the fact that during Passion week
nearly forty persons decided to follow
Christ and join the church. There VIII
be another class to be taken into the
church on Pentecostal Day, May "a,
when we hope to have another great
day of ingathering. Some have already
signified their intention to join our
church then. Those who are seeking q
church home will be made welcome.
Please see the pastor and talk the mat
ter over with him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-04-08

tributor to our literature has so vivid
ly brought out this fanciful use of
bells as has Edgard Allen Poe in his
poem entitled 1.-THE Bells"
The feature which characterizes the
programs of the Dunbar Quartette is
the absolute blending Of their selec-
tions into complete whole. There is
consistency in these programs which
has distinguished them among all the
Lyceum and Chautauqua attractions
of the last double decade. No feature
will be remembered longer than the
beautiful chimes and harmonies which
are introduced in their sacred selec-
tiOns. Their original transcription in
which are heard excerpts of beautiful
songs sung by the players accompanied
by the bells will be counted by many
the most beautiful music they have
ever heard. The young men introduce
sufficient amount of humor to leaven
the program properly and to sustain
the reputation long held by the Dun
bars as musical entertainers extraor-
binary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-04-08
SERVICES AT ST. PAUL'S.

The Holy Week service at st. Paul's
was carried out according to the rituals
of the Church. Every service was well
attended. For Easter Sunday the al
tars were beautifully decorated with
under the direction of Miss Maud
Keyes, organist, with violin accompani-
ment by Miss Jane Burke, gave a
splendid rendition of the V. Hemmerlin
Mass in +. The pastor, Fr. o Reilly,
spoke of the Resurrection AS proof OF
the Divinity Of Christ and commended
the splendid spirit OF our people shown
by the suspension OF business and atten-
dance at church on Good Friday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-04-08
Leader in Lutheran Church Dies.

Milwaukee, April 6.-Prof. Herman
E. Meyer Of the Lutheran Theological
seminary of the Wisconsin synod,
Wauwatosa, died here after an illness
of a week with pneumonia. This is
the second loss suffered by the faculty
of the seminary in the last two
months, President John Schaller hav-
ing died seven weekc ago. Professor
Meyer was educated at New Ulm, Con-
cordia college, Milwaukee, and the
theological seminary, and was one Of
the pillars of the Lutheran church in
Wisconsin. He leaves a widow and
five children. "He was one of the big
men of the Lutheran church and his
death is a great loss to that church
and to the city of Milwaukee," said
William L. Pieplow. 'He was a splen-
did scholar and .theologian of high
rank"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-04-08
WISCONSIN NEWS
STATED IN BRIEF
Telegraphic Chronicle of State
Happenings.
RENT ISSUE HITS STATE
Gov. Phillip Says Many Complaints
Against Increases Have Been Re-
ceived-Names Committee to
Investigate Conditions. ~

Milwaukee, April 6.-Operations OF
alleged lease spectators and rent
profteers, which have resulted in
concerted demand for protection on
the part of tenants, are~not confined to
Milwaukee. Several other cities in
Wisconsin, notably Madison and James,
vile, are experiencing the same trou-
bic, it was stated by Governor Philip.
Activities of the commission appointed
to go to the bottom of charges that
exOrbitant rents are being asked from
tenants by landlords and leasehOlders,
may be extended to include other cities
Of the state, the governor intimated.
ut may be that the same conditions
lying at the bottom of the trouble in
Milwaukee are to blame for the COM
plants from other Cities" Governor
Phillip said. "The commission will
find whether that is the case." The
committee, of which Gustav Wollaeger,
Jr., is chairman, will probably tackle
it's problem on Wednesday or Thurs
day, the governor said. Their instruc-
tions are to investigate the rent situa-
ton here thoroughly and make a re-
port as soon as possible. Other mem
bers of the board are: State Senator
David Jennings, chief examiner for the
Milwaukee county civil service COM
mission; Assemblyman Clarence c..
Coe, Barron; Frank J. Weber, secre-
tary Milwaukee Federated Trades
council; Attorney G. E. Canright,
Madison, counsel for the state railroad
commission. Chairman Wollaeger de-
clined to comment on the committees
work. II understand we are to act in
a sort of judicial capacity" he said
'and would not care to say what we
shall do when we are squared away
for action" City Attorney Clifton
Williams has notified Governor Philip
that his Office in the city hall is at the
disposal of the rent commission for it's
work. 'There is rent pr0fteering
going on in Milwaukee," Mr.. Williams
said Sunday night, "and the big fel-
lows are not doing it all, either. I
know of cottages on the back lots
where the rent has been boosted from
$40 to $50 MONTH