davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
FARMERS ARE WORKING HARDER

And using their feet more than ever before.
For all these workers the frequent use of
Aliens Foot=Ease, the antiseptic, healing
powder to be shaken into the shoes and
sprinkled in the foot-bath, increases their
efficiency and insures needed physical COM
fort. 1t takes the Friction from the Shoe.
freshen. the feet, and prevents tired, ach-
ing and blistered feet Women everywhere
are constant users of Aliens Foot=Ease.
Don't get foot sore, get Aliens Foot=Ease,
Sold by dealers everywhere.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
School Tax Voted.

Columbus, Textile vote to raise a
tax of 15c on the 500 for the benefit
of the public schools resulted in a vote
of SO for and "a against.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
Breaks Ak Handles

Johnny Wilson, ne@Sy crowned
champ. trains for his fights by swing
ing an AK. He broke three training
for ODOwd.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
Biddv Sits Pretty

Biddy Bishop is sitting pretty in
Pat Moran's town. The promoter has
at his disposal boxing arena that
will seat 10000 people.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
Viox to Play for Portsmo,,,b

Johnny Viox, former Pirate. who re-
fused TO report to the Kansas CITY
\. club. has been sold TO Portsmouth
4 the Virginia league.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
Topsy TurVy Bird.

The famingO. because Of the shape
OF its bill. Is obliged. In feeding, 10
turn its head upside down, In order to
take In "a uS!L
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
Austrian Treaty Up.

Paris-An exchange of ratification
of the peace treaty with Austria has
been fixed for July 16.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17

Sobriety may not increase the wis
dom of the world. but ii gives it a bet
ter chance.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17

A brilliant c0HverSationaHNi is IN
danger of falling into a belief III art
for arts sake.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
Different Then.

Talk is cheap" she said.
Not If you say it with flowers" he
replied.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
Chicago university defeated Vase
da university, 3 to l, at Osaka, Japan.

The Johnston brothers are starring
both In the American and National
league this year.
1t looks as if the two Philadelphia
teams would fight it out for the
worlds cellar championship.
The Phillies are evidently feeling
the presence of the scrapy Artie
Fletcher in their battlefront.
Johnny EverS has been trying his
best to inject some ginger into the
Giants, but without much success.
Dick Ching. pitcher sent by Mobile
to New Iberia of the Louisiana State
league. seems 10 have hit his class.
The veteran. Jack Ashton, for many
years In the Texas league, is managing
an Independent team at Brenham, Tex.
New Orleans returned Outfielder
Newell to Chattanooga TO make room
for SeweI. the University of Alabama
star.
Johnny DObS of New Orleans has
found a new job for Chef TOrkelsOn
and has been using him In the out
field.
Charles DOrmer, the young catcher
taken on by Sioux City from Oakland
is a product of n California winter
league.
Sawyer. the comedian and second
baseman of the Minneapolis club,
keeps his sense of humOr even when
he strikes out.
Present indications point to "Happ"
Felsch of the White SOx and "Tilly"
Walker of the Athletics giving Babe"
Ruth run for the home run hOnOrs
this year.
You may have observed again how
the war ruined the effectiveness oe
Grover Cleveland Alexander" Isn't
II n cuSsed shame?
The way Babe Ruth Is FASTING out
hOmers these days is causing large
sized smile to adOrn the faces of the
owners of the Yankees.
The New York Yankees established
n new attendance record when in five
DAYS they played before total crowd
of los. POO fans.
Roy Whitcraft Is back In the Vir-
ginia league as private, having been
purchased by the Newport News club
from Shreveport.
Dave DanfOrth. former White Sox
southpaw. needed the decision Of the
national commission and has returned
10 the Columbus team after sojourn-
ing in the steel league.
The Tigers grabbed college catch
or from the University of Cincinnati.
His name is Buck Wenzel and he will
be sent to a Southern league club for
seasoning.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
MOTHER!
california Syrup of Figs"
Child'S Best Laxative

Accept california" Syrup of Figs
Only-loOk for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less physic for the little stomach, liver
and bowels. Children love its fruity
taste. Full directions on each bottle.
You must say California ADV.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
The Surprise.

Stella-Why such preparations?
Bella-Pm expecting a nominating
committee of one.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17

HOuma. The fifteenth annual con
vention of the Louisiana State Fire
mems Association came to its con
clusion here after four days devoted
alternately to eating and entertain
ment, business sessions and more eat
ing and entertainment At its con
clusion the four-day meeting was yot-
cd by the firemen to have been the
greatest annual gathering ever held
in Louisiana by the firemen.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17

Cy Williams of the Phillies Is lead
ing the National league in hOmers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-17
BASE Ball.
STORIES

Nick Altrock is back in midseason
form.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19

plies. 1t is most gratifying to record that there mas never Desn sucn pes- levt unuslstahuins between these two branches of the service.
 our armies were conscious Oi the support ana cooperation O. uii branches of the government. Behinu them stood the entire American peo- pie, whose ardent patriotism and sympathy inspired our troops with a deep sense of obligation. of loyalty, and of devotion to the country's cause never eQualed in our history.
 Finally, the memory of the un- fiinching fortitude and heroism of the soldiers of the line fills me with greatest admiration. To them l again pay the supreme tribute. Their de- votion. their valor and their sacri- fices will live forever in the hearts of their grateful countrymen.
 Tn closing this report. Mir. Secre- tary. desire to record my deep ap- preciation of the unqualified support accorded me thruost the war by the President and yourself. My task was simpified by your confidence and wise counsel"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
uM SHUM VlVLY
 AFTER FEB. lSl'
MANAGER THORNE WILL ABAN- DON TWO-SHOW NIGHTS
 AFTER FIRST MONTH

According to an announcement made last night by Manager DICK Thorne. of ThOrnes theatre. on and after February 1st there Will be but one show nightly. The two-show sys- tenn. Mir. Thorne sad Is not neces- sary at the present tune. The Iirst
  show is late enough to draw most Ot the patrons and tue second show does not draw sufficient crowds to justify it's continuance.
 The alternate twenty-five and fifty cent shows will be cUnLinueu as Ill .ae past. Instead of having two per .0rmances on twenty-five cenl nlgnts. however. there VIII be but one and It will begin at S:SV O'CLOCK instead of o'clock as is now the custom.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
lIElMS UF NEWS
 OF HOT SPRINGS

HOT SPRINGS.-The weather the past month has been very unsettled with high winds and frequent and heavy snow storms accompanied with many very violent fluctuations ot temperature. one case having been recorded by the local weather bureau of change of sixty-five degrees in twenty-four hours. Trails are con- seQuently very bad and very little travel aside from the mail, which is from one to three days late nearly every trip.
 Mrs. b. l.. Green, who broke her leg while out with her dog team about two months since. is able to be about on crutches and hopes soon to be in shape to try it again.
 Clarence Boatman. the local man ager of the Morrison fox ranch at this place, has finished the killing for this season and has shipped to MT. Morrison thirty-five fine silver fox belts. The Anderson and Sanford FOX ranch at Rampant also recently shipped ten very fine silver Iox skins, as the seasons output from that ranch
 Very few wild furs are bein brot in and it is thot by those interested that the catch will be very light in this section this winter. The heavy snoWs and a couple Ot rains have Kept the traps buried and ln many cases Irozen in 50 solidiy that IL nas been cheaper to abandon lraps aud set new ones rather than to attempt to recover them. Then, too. the shortage Ur dog Iced, owing lo the cannery at the mouth ot the Yukon, has compelled many ot the trappers and natives to Kill oft their dogs thus making It impractlcabie tor them to cover as long trap lines IS formerly.
 MT. Wm. 0. Young. United States COmmlSSlOuer al tnlb piace 0leu Vefy suddenly on the afternoon ot Decem- Der 24th. MT. Young was an oiu- umer ln the North having come 10 Circle Clty Ill lS9o. lie went to Dawson Ill 1897 ana was with ocouse interested ln sOnIe valuable property on kidOradO in that camp. Ae had been alllng tor some tune back. and about ten years ago Was gwen Du. SIX months tO nve Uy tho post uUc- LOT al It. GiDUOn. UuL q low Seai spent m tue hiiin gave niuA q Ao" lease ol ne aAu unli Lne last iem Inontns Ae Has apvaientiy nau tno DesL Ol neaiLn. ine lnAneuIate causo ui nls ueaLh Was a uenluUIruage vi Lne lungs. kie was Durleu ln tue ivcai cemelery vn tna tweny-Mntn.
 one mIie ITolo town on tue tiUl springs sIouxn. nasins Deen tried ioI navIng aicououc liquor ln us possess sion. ne WAS iouuu nUl guiily Uy d Jufy and uiscnarseu.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
MALLACE HVMIE
 SUFFERS LUSS

According 10 telegram received by John Howie, Mrs. Wallace Howie died in a Seattle hospital last Mon day afternoon. Mrs. Howie was Ill but two days before the end came.
 Both Mrs. Howie, and her husband were well known in Fairbanks. They conducted a messenger and delivery office for number of years here and went to the states about two years ago, whore it is understood that Wallace was working as a mate on a vessel on Puget Sound.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
fElXSIUIv kULLS
 ARE DwuyDLINU
 UNDER NEW LAW
LAW REQUIRING OLD TIMERS TO SIGN AWAY PROPERTY RESULTS IN DRAS- TIC REDUCTION IN OIIARTER- Li LOWANCES

Khe quarterly allowances maue b.. the territorial government lo oio timers needing Ilnanclai assisLancc which nave recently been received TOT lne january quarter indicate that Lne new law covering such aliol- menIs has made urasuc reduction uIty per cent ol those ln this dls- trIct who nave been receiving terri lorial pensions under the oid regu- laions are cut off on account ol non- compliance With the new law, Commissioner Reed W. IIeing yes ,eiday afternoon.
 Ine new law requires all tnose heretofore receiving quarterly pen sons. and any others desiring allow ances. to Till out new statement and application which contains d provision making the territory helr to the person receiving the pen sion. A number of those hitherto on lhe rolls have refused to sign the new application while others have made the application i'll due form. Commissioner Heiig says eleven checks were received tor the Jan uary quarter while under tue old law 22 were received quarterly. The local lgloo, Pioneers of Alaska, sey- eral weeks ago passed d resolution condemning the new law and urgin. all members to unite Ill working tor it's repeal at the next session oI the territorial legislature. It Was claim ed that most of the old timers have little but a few personal belongings of no particular value to anyone. and no intrinsic value of any kind, which they might prefer seeing rela- tives or friends in possession of rather than have them JunAed by the territory which would have no possible use tor them. The new regulations, 1t Is stated, are designed to protect the territorial funds from inroads by persons claiming pensions when they have other means of sup port
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
NEukU
 CHARMS COURT

DALLAS. Texas.-R)-Sitting hud- dled in a chair n Juvenile court here. diminutive yellow negro. II years old. recently sang himself from a charge of bicycle theft. There was nothing of apparent greatness about the lad unless 1t was his feet. En- cased in pair of worn-out mems shoes. it was difficult to tell how much shoe leather was superfluous.
 Judge. you ought to hear that boy sing." suggested a court officer when the case was called.
 Judge R. B. Seay. of criminal dis- trict court No. l. presiding tempor- arily in Juvenile court. said he did not mind"
 Without a trace of embarrassment the negro boy closed his eyes. threw back his head and broke Into the melodious croon of Swing Low. Sweet Chariot" Court officials and spectators literally held their breath as the singers voice rang thru the court room.
 That boy has ten-thousand dol lar voice." Judge 6eay declared. "He shall be educated and trained as . singer. I am personally going to see that he is placed where he can have the proper advantages. With that voice he will be . power among his race.
 The boy. who says he does not know his own name, was placed un- der the care of tho Dallas Negro '. N. 0. 4. pending other srraageueuts.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1920-01-19
LONG IO BRL,G
 INSANE INDIAN
RUBY DEPUTY ORDERED TO PRO- CEED TO FLAT AFTER IN-
 SANE AKIAK NATIVE

Instructions were yesterday tele- graphed Deputy U. s. Marshal Tom Long. of Ruby. to proceed at once to Flat and take charge of Jumbo Acua- gluk. the insane native recently com mitted from Akiak and brot from the Kuskokwim by a special deputy. Mr. Long will bring the insane man a far as Panama where he will be turned over to Deputy Vawter to transfer to the local detention hos pital. Acuagluk Is reported to be dangerously insane. having periodi- cal attacks during whcih he is ex- tremely violent and being in need or constant watching to prevent him from hasming himself and others.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-02
the end of steel tomorrow morning.
The next mail from the Outside is due on Thursday night.
CELEBRATION DANCE WILL
 END ELECTION TONIGHT

The election will be brought to a fitting close tonight with dance at Union hall, starting about ten and lasting until all the returns are in. The progress of the count. in the territory and throughout the States, will be made known during the dance by special bulletins re- ceived every few minutes.
 Music for the dance will be furn- ished by Prof. Berggren and every thing will be done by the manage ment to insure a pleasant time for those attending.
 The usual charge will be made for admission.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-02
STAGE
 BIG TIME AF1tR BUSY MEETING

The smoker given at Union hall last night by Nenana igloo, No. IT, Pioneers of Alaska, was a very largely attended affair and the pro- gram arranged by the entertain ment was greatly enjoyed. The meeting of the igloo, which preceded the smoker, was the most largely attended of the year and was i'm portant from the fact that large amount of business was transacted.
 Among the matters coming before the igloo was the election of new members, the vote resulting in the admission of the following well known oldtimers: Jack Mclean, A. G. Nicodet, L. c. Isabel, Richard A. Motschman, Ed. A. Johnson. The chief feature of the smoker was fast three-round bout between Fire Chief Allan A. Johnson and Floyd Marsh, of the A. E. C., both men being clever boxers. The exhi- bition was one of the best ever wit messed in Nenana Mayor Joe O'Con- nor acted as referee an Sam Beat ty held the watch. The bout result ed in draw.
 During the course of the evening splendid lunch was served by the refreshment committee. Music for the smoker was furnished by Prof. Ernst Berggren.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-02
LARGE CROWD ENJOYS
 BENEFIT FOR CHURCH

One of the largest audiences ever assembled in Nenana enjoyed the entertainment at the Coliseum on
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-02
IRELAND |S UPSET::
 DISORDER GENERAL (Continued from Page One.)
(Continued from Page One.)
Inquiry Coming

NEW YORK, Nov 2-The names of those who will form a commission of five to inquire into conditions in Ireland have been announced by Jane Addams, the list including former Governor Folk, Frederick Howe, of Washington, James Mauer, president of the Pennsylvania Fed eration of Labor, Senator David Walsh. of Mass. All the appointees have accepted and have invited witnesses to appear before the committee. some of the invitations having been sent to Ireland.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-02

Saturday night, arranged for the benefit of the local Catholic church. And there also was record crowd at the dance, which took place at Union hall, after the show, and a tidy sum was added to the general receipts through the sale of refresh ments. The affair was easily one of the biggest successes of the year and reflects much credit on those in charge and those who appeared as entertainers or otherwise assisted.
 The full program and other de- tails in connection with the big affair, for which there iF not room today, will appear in the next is- sue of The News
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-02

MT. and Mrs. Romeo Hoyt came down from Fairbanks today and will leave for the end of steel in the morning. Mrs. Hoyt is enroute to the States for the winter and will be accompanied by her husband as far as Healy. This is Mrs. Hoyt's second start Outside, she having been a passenger on the steamer Alaska, which was compelled to go into winter quarters at Tolovana.
 Dave Patterson was a returning passenger on today's train.
 Ben Simson returned to town to- day after a brief business trip to Fairbanks.
 Game Warden J. M. Burrows and Fred Haussleman arrived from the kantishna on Saturday, the latter having with him substantial poke containing the results of a seasons work on Little Moose creek.
 Arrivals from the Kantishna re- port that Commissioner and Mrs. c. Herb Wilson are planning to visit Nenana in the near future. They will start just as soon as trail conditions become good.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-02
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between Peter Mortensen and Frank Teufel, owners of the Nenana Gar dens, has been dissolved by mutual consent. The undersigned will con- tinue to conduct the business, and will pay all bills owed by the part nership and collect all bills due the partnership.
 FRANK TEUFEL
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-02

Peter Dolan left for Fairbanks today to attend to some representa- tion work on property which he owns in the Fairbanks district.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-02
ABOUT THE MAIL.
= eHHH1HxH xx1H H

A shipment of second class mail arrived from the coast on last nights train.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-02

Mail for the States will be dis patched on the train leaving for
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-02

Nenana, Where Rails and Rivers Meet
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-03

saw someone he could help by doing
so. He was always thoughtful Of
others comfort, even during his en-.
tire sickness he never complained and
would always pity those who were
taking care of him. He was also 9
great lover Of animals and flowers and
music After he got home from Wash
ington the short time he lived he new
err lost an opportunity Of speaking b
his friends about their souls saliva
tion. His great ambition if he lived
was to spread the Gospel and yet he
was reconciled to go if it was the
Lords will. He said that he would
not exchange his bed of sickness and
pain with his salvation fer anybody s
health and wealth.
He said to his mother, "The Lord
may take me home, if He does be sub
missive; don't be rebellious for it is
all for the best, because will be in
such beautiful place."
About an hour before his death he
heard beautiful singing. He said that
no earthly voice could sing so beauti-
full.
The last two winters he was in
Mirot attending school he was an
active member of Troop No. 2 of the
Boy Scouts of America, always hold
ing some office in that troop, the last
being that of "Scout Scribe" He was
loved by all who knew him, old and
young alike and his untimely death is
deeply mourned. by all.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-03
THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

The consolidated school is helping
solve the rural problem. Ten illus
trated lectures will be given at the
North Dakota Agricultural College
Summer School on tn consolidated
schools as centers of rural life. These
lectures will be delivered by A. P.
Hollis of the North Dakota Agricul-
tural College who has made big
study of the consolidated. The lee
lures will be as follows:
| /. Present Economic and Social
Conditions Affecting Rural Education.
2. Proposed Improvements in Ec-
onomic and Social Conditions Affect
ing Rural Education.
3. The Consolidated School Best
eral View of the Consolidated school
in America.
A. General View of the Consolidat-
ed school in North Dakota.
5. Legal Aspects of Consolidation.
6. Transportation and Taxation.
Z. The Architecture of Consolida-
ton.
8. The Industrial Program and the
School Term.
9. Social and Economic Aspects of
Consolidation.
Rural Movies"
10. Possibilities of the One Room
School.
The lectures will be given twice a
week with week end field trips to
nearby consolidated schools.
These field trips wild be an essen
tial part of the course and will be
arranged with the class from week to
week. Each lecture will be illustrat-
ed with Visual Instruction aids such
as slides, and moving pictures and
methods of operating projection ma
chimes will be demonstrated through
out the course which opens June Fl
and closes July 80.
FARM Inf. Serv. N. D. Ag. College.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-03

in about six weeks he recovered suf.
ficienty to make the trip home anC
seemed to improve slowly for sever.
al weeks, but was again taken to his
bed about 8 weeks before his death
which occurred at noon, May 5, 1920
He bore his entire sufferings without
complaint and praised God for it all
even to the last moments.
His heart had been giving him 50
much trouble that it was almost inn
possible for him to- breathe at times
and five weeks before his death he
called to the family saying, "The Lord
has instantly healed my heart" and
praised His name. He never had the
least trouble with his heart after that.
When suffering pain he would always
get ease in a very few minutes through
prayer.
Wesley was of an unusual sunny
disposition, made friends quickly and
held them. Was kind and lovable
son and brother, always planning for
the future welfare and happiness of
his widowed mother and sister, and
would part with his last cent if he
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1920-06-03
OBITUARY

j. Wesley DrummOnd was born IN
Grand Forks, N. D., May IS, 1904 and
as little child was very much con-
cerned about the things of God and
Heaven. In school and in play he al
ways took his difficulties to God in
prayer, to which he would always
get a direct answer and Immediately
he would thank God for His answer.
He was always grateful for any kind
ness shown him from anyone. He
was taken into the First NJ. E. church
in Grand Forks, June !, 1918. A lit
tile over two years ago his member
ship was transferred to the Vincent
M. E. church at Minot, but in the last
two or three years he felt that he had
the world and sought a renewed con-
secration which he found December
21, 1919 at the volunteers of Ameri-
ca Mission" in Spokane, Wash. From
there he went to Aberdeen, Wash,
where he was taken seriously i'll De-
cember %, with leakage of the heart.
His mother went to his bedside and