davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15

a Tow here we take Il. after a hard
y week end and everything Looks
Is though this week would have
week. which was some III week with
all Its tax about breakfast getting
I'D 81 the morning and such Vow
what do you think about giving your
dressed to the males. but Terrible
All Ambrose and Glrlf- the Bearcat
evidently think 10 shouldn't be done.
what do you say 20 them girls Co
right after It. We're neutral. ana u
sou have 20 do ls tell u1 about e.
Just she same. irs qnite a question.
some people doubt IL ANYBODY does
sit down IN e. street car after 8 o'clock
Trey can't get near enough % the
seats TO see If any one is using them
~ not Then again. perhaps you got
inside the car one night, and a nice
young man gave you his seat II he
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15

when a lot Of supposed gentlemen
are absorbed IN their papers. The
only time men are polite Is when
they are out with their sweetie.
Ask Me-BeEt question ever. Ac-
cordinE to the 18th amendment, they
have equal rights Let EN- stand.
Fol de RoI-Women are better
fighters than men, anyway, so II they
can't shove through the line and score
it's their own lockout start ten men
and one woman at the same time from
the street and the woman VIII get
tive seats while the men stand up
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15

London, Eng Sept 15.-Another
Dickens landmark is to be destroyed
The house where Bill skies met his
death. as described IN "Oliver Twist"
which stands in a court on Jacobs
now as a stable. IS doomed. The
house was Identified By the finding
OF some old plans Of Bermondsey
dated 1855. On one OF which was
marked "Bill Sikes's house.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15

Toxic. Japan, Sept 15-Iubercu-
losis sufferers are on the increase in
japan, the latest returns indicating
the total number at over 100000.
me spread Of the disease Is at
tributed to the inadequacy Of proven
tive maaeure..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15
ALine O. Cheer
Each Day O. The Year
By JOHN KENDHICK BANGS.


AAaA1AAAA-HAaa
TIE uphiu road IS harsh and steep,
And Tar from appetizing.
Yet as the upward way We keep
We know the joy Of rising.
For that means growth and wider
views,
And prospects growing clearer,
And the rich relish that ensues
With submits drawing nearer.
Copyright. 1920. By the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15

worcester. Mass. sept 15.-1Trs
Joel stang. Of Huntington avenue. has
night-hlocminE cerlus which is
bearing its annual blossoms now FOR
the 18th time She be ieves it sets e
record for longevity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15

Boston. Mass. Sept. 15.-High cost
OF living has proved no check on
Cupid, according TO city hall figures,
which show that 70 date there have
been over 400 more marriages here
iris Taar than last
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15

Dr.. Carpenter has resumed his prac-
tice IN FL Paso.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15
Potter Nd Chatter

By s. z klsEh
While Pleasure Calls.
WHILE warm blood courses through ny veins
w be freef
foolish preachers put no chains
While I have youth health let facts
Not Legend guide my thoughts and acts
TTTHEN / old and Pleasure calls
wv To
And thin and bent shadow fails
the floor
faith that foolish
Nay give m strength again, somehow
I'LL have no Cod 20 fear or
While I EfronEs
What fools they who dare not EWerTei
whose prayers long
Who think there nay be who
And hears when their knees.
DUT when yield beneath load
ID That Age heaps
When dlrkneEa gathers on the road
And ElelEure'g
Then through the deeDeued miHtH Of doubt
Let radiant beams Of hope shine out.
A long warmth . n my
n I must be freef
Belief that restruinE
Is not for
But when the darkness
That Faith light my
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15

sen on STOCK to Curtin a CIV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15
Lift Right of Without Pain

Doesn't hurt q bitI Drop q little
"Freezons" on an aching corn. ln-
SANITY that corn stops hurting. then
shortly you lift e right OF with fi1-
gers. TRULY
Your druggist sells a tiny bottle Of
-Freezone" for a few cents. sufficient
70 remove every hard corn, soft corn.
or corn between the tees. and the
callusss, without soreness or trrita-
tions-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15

CRsgi1tsrsd o.
AT A Harvest Festival.
WHERE THE townstoIk.
BRING THE choicest
OF THEIR vegetables.
AND FRUITS.
THEY HAD a pig.
A LITTLE pig.
IN A big box
AND A young man
CANE UP to ne.
AND nlPoRTUEED me-
TO BUY a chance
OK THE pig.
AND I took five
AND LATER o.
They HAD a drawing.
AND THE lucky number.
WAS ONE Of nine
AND RIGHT away.
I WAS the owner
OF THE little pig.
AND NEVER before.
BAD owned a pig.
AND I was excited
AND VISITED t.
IN ITS big box
AND UNDER its bristles.
IT WAS pink.
AND CLEAN.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-15
.YE TOWNE GOSSIP

'OAl BY 4 T. q.
J. Patent ofn.s.l
AND WHEN I touched It
IT WASN'T frightened.
AND liked it
AND FIGURED out.
I COULD feed it home brew.
AND STUNT It.
AND MAYBE keep It.
FOB A pet.
WHICH WAS foolish.
IN A fiat
IN THE city.
AND ehristsnsd It Percy.
AND BABE IT goodbye.
AND GAVE it away.
AND THE man said.
BE WOULD fattsn Percy
AND AFTER q while.
HE'D SEND me a ham.
AND IN writing this.
JUST TO ask him
IF HE'LL trade the ham.
OFF OF Percy.
FOR ANOTHER ham
AND SEND me that.
AND No ten me.
ABOUT THE other pig
Or WHAT Its name was.
Or ANYTHING.
I THANK you
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01
KWLZ

What is verdure2
H. L. .-a-ll.----.

/ 1. What is verdure2
2 What is verdigris7
3 Who wrote '.Laddis" and
'-Freckles"2
4. What is the native country Of
I the locust tree2
s. Where is Greenwich Village
and why is IL famous2
s. What IS Ormolu2
Z Who are your kindred7
s. Where is the longest dam in
the World2
g Who was the Good Grey Poet
C. America and where did he live2
10 VIVA is -
Answers TO Yesterdays Questions.
l. The ZOciacal sign under VII ich
persons are born between May 20
and June 20 is The Twins" Geminf:
the Castor and Pollux OF Greek myth
ology. adopted later y sfOme under
the names OF Romulus and Remus
. Gems Of blue color, such as
sapphires, and beryl and aquamarine
are usually considered lucky stones
for persons born in early June.
8 The sewing machine has been
more useful to women throughout
the world than any other machine
ever invented
4. oleaginous means oily. greasy.
bUttery.
5. A panorama is an extended view
IN all directions or a series OF pictures
representing a continuous scene or a
successive series Of scenes.
6. The flagship OF the Atlantic
fleet is the Pennsylvania and the
officer in command Of the fleet is
Admiral William B. Wilson.
Q. The Blarney stone IS in the
wall Of Barney Castle. Cork. the
kissing Of this stone Is said TO con-
fer the faculty Of glib talk or fiat
terry.
s. A celibate is one who f. IN
married. especially one bound by
VOWS TO an unmarried life.
8. Knob celery is known IN the
market as ceIeriac, and is ore Of the
most useful vegetables to plant for
winter consumption.
10. The first American painter
was accorded was Benjamin West,
1758-1S20) .-Thompso Feature Ser
vice.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01
SALARY INCREASE, VACATION ON PAY
Asked FOR P0ST0EEICE employees

granted first class Dostmasters re-
ceiving more than $4,000 a year
For r. F. d. Carriers
For rural delivery carriers the COM
mission recommended $500 for a a
mile route and an additional $50 for
each mile in excess. Motor route car
riers covering 80 miles or more would
receive not in excess Of $780, The
pay Of village carriers would be from
$1,000 TO 5000.
Should recommendation Of the
commission based on hearings held
be adopted, clerks at first and second
class postoffiCes and city carriers
would be divided into five classes
with those in the first class receiv-
ing S14O0 annually and 500 added for
each class. Substitutes and temporary
clerks would receive 60 cents an hour,
while special clerks would be paid
from $500 to $1,000 Watchmen, mes
sengers and laborers would be di-
vided into two grades, the first re-
ceivinE $3.50 and the second $3.50.
Clerks in the postal mail service
would be divided into six classes.
with those in the first class receiving
$500; those in the sixth $4,000, the
others graduated between
Eight Hours a Day
Service for all clerks. the commits
sion's report recommended, would be
on an average Of eight hours day.
$40 Gays year DIVISION supeIlA-
tendents in the postal mail service,
under the commissions recommenda-
tons. would receive $4,000 annually.
assistant superintendent $1,000; chief
clerks $1,000 and assistant chief clerks
$500.
Pay Of postoffice inspectors would
range from $1,000 to $4,000 with an al
lowance Of not more than IS a day for
expenses when travelling. Clerks at
division headquarters Of the postoffice
inspection service would receive from
$500 to $500.
A graduated increase was proposed
for first class postmasters receiving
less than $500 annually, ranging from
$500 to $500 for postmasters now re-
ceiving $4,000 to $500 annually: $500
to $500 for those now getting between
$500 and $500 and $500 to $500 for
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01
HOROSCOPE


MARS is in benefic aspect today,
lfl according to astrology. Neptune
and Jupiter are mildly a. verse.
The dominating influence during
this planetary sway should be stimu-
lating and inspiring Activity that
requires courage an strong initi-
alive are well directed.
Again the signs promise rewards
in money as well as honors for all
who have borne arms for their cour :
try.
Engineers and all who are engaged
In constructive work are subject 10
the most fortunate Influences
Persistently the seers declare that
the stars indicate a revolution TO be
we'll progressed in the United States,
but IL implies changes that will not
be recognized as radical until lully
accomplished.
Manufacturing is subject 20 good
conditions that make for increased
production and prosperity
While decrease in the high cost Of
living has been fOretold. it will not
greatly affect clothing made from
wooden and cotton until many weeks
have passed.
Falling off in certain lines Of trade
| Is indicated This means that mer-
chants may feel a shrlnkage IN trade
as a reaction after lavish purchasing.
Railways have come under benefic
rule Of Mars, which presages the great
/ est possible amount OF business for
there viii be much travelling from this
I date on. many long journeys being
/ foretold.
Heavy public expenditures are pro-
phesised owing to untoWard condi-
lions. Cities as well as states viii
bear great burdens.
Some sort Of crisis in theatrical af-
fairs that will affect persons with
largest interests is proguOsticated-
The whole west is now subject TO
stars that focus activities and hold
world attention Industrial condi-
lions as well as political events viii
afford sensas<1ns-
Persons whose birthdate It IS
should care for the health and at
tend 10 business They VIII have an
exceedingly active year, but they
should be careful about letters and
writings.
Children born on this day are
likely 70 be quick and keen-witted,
but almost too imaginative Girls
win be fortunate IN marriage
Copyright, 1920, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01

TITAsHINGrON, D. C., June l.
w Postoffice employees in washing
ton and throughout the country
today we're on their toes In eIpec-
fancy as to the fate Of the recon-
mendations made public late yester-
day. granting increased salaries rang
Ing from $50 10 S400 a year. The
proposal, made by the joint congress
sional commission, would give post
office workers Is days off for an
annual vacation with pay, and sick
leave Of not more than 80 days in a
year. also with pay
The total Of increased pay would
be S33.OOO,0O0 and it would be made
effective July 4. for the first year.
Increases for the second year would
approximate s3S.0O0.000 and for the
third and fourth years S43.Oo0.eoO.
The increases for postal clerks and
letter carriers would be from $3.50 to
$3.50 annually. No Increases would be
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01
IDENTIFY BODY OF MISSING
PIONEER ARIZONA RANCHMAN

Prescott. Ariz-. June l. - local
mystery. the disappearance more than
a month ago, of George H Freyda-
pioneer ranchman, was solved yes
terday with the verdict Of a cOro-
ner's jury that a body found in a
tunnel on Freyda's ranch near Bo-
land, ARK. was that OF Freyda- The
jury's conclusion that death was not
from natural causes was based on
the fact that the body lay on a lad
der on which II apparently had been
carried into the tunnel A blanket
and a heavy wooden door taken from
the mouth Of the tunnel covered the
body. the condition Of which pre-
cluded search for wounds. Freyda's
house was undisturbed and he had
no known enemies, officials said
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01

Johnson is telling his audience that
Great Britain may 90 dry within the
next decade and the whole world
within a generation. Johnson went
to England nearly two years ago,
sent over by the Anti Saloon league
of America at the invitation OF the
temperance organizations Of the Brit
ish Isles and OF men connected with
the British government. with Scotch
local option as the imm sdiatc OBJ
5ective and a dry England as the III
innate result II was while in the
line Of duty that he met with the
misfortune which resulted In the loss
Of his right eye.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01

the care Of a good physician for sew
eraI months and tried other remedies
7 had read OF Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and decided to
try It. After taking twelve bottles
7 found myself much improved and l
took SIX more I have never had any
more trouble IN that respect since.
I have done all kinds Of work and
at present an an attendant at a State
Hospital and am feeling fine 1 have
recommended your Vegetable Com
pound to dozens Of my friends and
shall always recommend it.
LILLIAN 7. TRARF, S24 S. 9th St.
Carrollton, Ky.
If YOU have any symptom about
which you would like to know write
to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass, for helpful advice
given free Of charge
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01
'.Pussfoot" Johnson, Who Lost Eye
Fighting Booze In Britain, Booked
To Speak In Ell Paso 2Ist Of July

TTESTERVILLE. O., June 1-Wu-
w liam E CPussyfOot) Johnson is
speaking in IS American cities.
telling his experiences Of a year and
Britain.
Pussyfoot will speak at FL Paso
on the evening of July q
Johnson is speaking under joint di-
rection Of the Anti-Saloon league Of
America and the state leagues In
each meeting place local pastors CO.
operate in making arrangements It
is announced that his meetings are
free and thatwomen as well as men
may attend
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01

those whose pay now is between $500
and $4,000.
For Others In Service.
Second class postmasters whose
present salary ranges from $4,000 TO
$4,000. would receive an increase from
500 to $500. Assistant postmasters
would receive $50 for each grade up
to $3.50. Third class postmasters
would be increased $500 from basic
salaries each. the salaries ranging
from $1,000 to $4,000. The commission
also recommended fourth class post
master be allowed 40 percent on can
cellations Of SIS a quarter and less.
rs percent from SIS to 500 OF can
cellations a quarter and in excess Of
500 a quarter 100 percent on the
first 500. IS percent on the next 500
and so percent on the remainder
The commission recommended a
graduated scale OF pay based on Of
flee receipts for supervisory offices
in first class postoffices- The scale
ranges from $1,000 for assistant post
masters and S21O0 for superintendent
Of mail in offices with receipts be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. to $500 for
the former and S44O0 for the latter,
when receipts are above S20,0O0,0 900
annually. Provision also is made for
pay Increases for other supervisors.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01

could not wa TX
any distance, ride
or take any exer-
else at all with
out resting. If 1
swept the floor or
did any kind of
work It would
bring mysickness
on. I was weak,
languid, had no
energy and life
was a misery to
me. I was under
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01
81, 900 SISAL FIRE
AT GALVESTON SHIP PIER

Galveston. Tex June 1--Sisal es-
timated at $1,000 900 was consumed
in a fire Of unknown origin at pier
No. Al. Galveston Wharf company,
which broke out late last night and
early today was still burning The
warehouse in which the sisal was
stored. also burned at an estimated
loss Of 100000 The sisal was the
property Of several New York firms
which have been accommodating II
here from Xucatan. Mexico While
the identity Of the individual owners
could not be learned the warehouse
was under lease 10 the Cotton Con-
centratlon company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01
Everything---On Every Floor---On Sale During &c
DEADLOCK BLOCKS MONEY
FOR RIVERS AND HARB0RS

Washington, D. c, June In view
Of the tentative agreement to ad-
journ congress this week and the
deadlock which developed late yes
terday on the rivers and harbors sp-
preparation bill 70 was said today
By members OF the conference COM
mittee that no money would be
available for rivers and harbors this
year. The conference committee voted
10 report TO both houses Of congress
that further efforts 10 perfect an
agreeable measure would be futile
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01

CkRPETS CLEANED the best way
by the best cleaners. WILSON-MIL-
LICAN Plant 2. Phone 7S6.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01

For Information about Schools and
Colleges, write The Fl Paso Herald
Educational Bureau--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01
life WAS A
MISERY TO Her
Saws this Woman Until Re
lieved by Lydia E. Pink
bam'sV Vegetable Compound

Carrollton, KY suffered almost
two wears with female weakness 1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01
Dear John:

Dear John:
MahimOny, Ike q dip
IN the sea, 6a stimu-
lates, then ehills. Bui
once out Of the water the
call Of the ocean hires the
batheE to another plunge.
So why Change You
Wife" HELEN.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01

CLM PICKENS went to the tonsoria

CLIM PICKENS went to the tousorial
~ parlor at the blacksmith shop Sat
urday and had his neck all bowed for a
haircut, cut Of course the barber had to
20 to dinner.
Sid Hooks took his watch to the re
pair shop and hopes to have it back BY
Sunday. A tap on the main flywheeI
Of the watch suddenly flew off yester-
day. Other than cog being broken no
serious damage was done, as Sid had
presence Of mind enough to stop it
when he discerned some accident was
taking place inwardly.
Luke Mathewsla says the older a per-
son gets the harder he has to lean on his
walking stick and specs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01

Chicken Feed that makes the hen
lay. e Paso Seed Co. 523 East san
Antonio St-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-01

MARS is in benefic aspect today,
lfl according to astrOlogy. Neptune
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-08-05
BREAK THE CHILLS
WITHOUT CALOMEL
OR Blue MASS
HERE'S A GUARANTEED RELIEF
FOR THE DREADED SWAMP
FEVER

II you or someone in your family or
your neighbor's family have chills and
fever 60 right to the nearest drug store
and get a bottle Of Nash's Chill and
Fever Tonic. This medicine is prepar-
ed especially for chnls and fever. Five
or six doses will break the chills and
IL taken then as tonic the fever will
not return.
This result Is guaranteed by Nash
Bros, large manufacturing druggists.
or your money will be refunded.
Nash's Chill and Fever Tonic acts
on the liver and does not grippe or
sicken. Give 1t alone, do not give
ealomel or Blue Mass Pills or other
medicine with II. Simply give Nash's
Tonic according to directions and the
uatient will have no more chills and
fever It doesn't matter whether the
fever Is on or off, give the medicine
right on and the fever will soon 60
Off and stay of.
It Is q fine tonic to take after the
fever ia broken, too. Get the genuine
.--aNash's Chill and Fever Tonic" a
large bottle, 90 cents. Sold by the
CITY Drug Store, Arcadia, La. Adv.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-08-05

ctIptui Of sugar, one-haIf cupfuI of
shortening, 0ne-haIf CupfuI of sour
milk, one and One,half cupfuIs of
Hour, one egg, one-half teaspoonful of
soda, one-haif cupful of walnut meats
and Two squares of chocolate. Drop
from a teaspoon on buttered sheets.
trosting-Take three cupfuls of
sugar, one whole egg, beaten three ia.
bIespOonGUIS Of cream. Add the sugar
a little at u time. until smooth and
we'll blended. Spread on the cookies
when nearly cold
Fruit Cookies.-Take three we'll
beaten eggs, one Scant cupful of short
ening. one and one-haIf cupfuls Of
sugar, two cupfulS of -four one tea.
spoonful each Of cinnamon and soda,
the latter dissolved in half a cupful of
boiling water one Cupful Of c0cOnut
and one pound Of dates, chopped fine,
one teaSpD0nfuI Of salt, a half tea.
spoonful each Of lemon and vanilla ex-
tract, This makes forty small cakes.
Macaroons.--Take one cupful each
of sugar, c0mhakes and c0conut. Beat
the whites Of two eggs until stiff; add
the sugar gradually, then the coconut
and cOrntIakes, with two tablespoon
fulS Of -four. Flavor with vanilla,
Drop on a baking sheet by teaspoon
fulS. This makes two dozen small
cakes.
Another Very Nice Macaroon.-Take
one cUpful of sugar, two egg whites,
two cupfulS Of cornfakeS, one cupful
of ground nuts, salt and vanilla. Com
bine as in above recipe and bake in a
moderate oven.
Oatmeal and Coconut Macaroons.-
Cream one tablespoonful of butter;
add ore,haIf cupfuI of sugar, one egg
well beaten, one and one-half Cnpfuls |
OF ground rolled oats, which have been
lightly Drowned and One-half Cupful
of coconut. This recipe makes two
dozen cakes.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-08-05
SHRIMP BRAN GOOD
FEED FOR YOUR HOGS

Pastures are important in hog
feeding, but they cannot be used alone.
some concentrates must be FED III con
nectlon with pastures, says }. Il,
franClOnl, IN charge OF swine work, EX-
tension Division, Louisiana State Uni
yerSlty.
Corn and rice polish constitute the
main iced used by the hog growers Of
the State, but both feeds lack sufficient
protein, and therefore cannot give the
best results unless the protein is fur
llShed by some supplementary food
which gives the best results at the
lowest cost
Shrimp BRAN which is byprOduCt
OF the shrimp drying and canning i'll
duSTleS, promises to become the most
popular, as we'll as the most ecOnomi-
cal protein supplement for pig feeding
Fish bran should be confused with
Shrimp meal, a coarse by-product used
as fertilizer The bran is made from
clean, sound material into htgh-gradc
protein feed The cleaned and dried
shrimp hnlls are ground to fine pala
table bran which may be used to re-
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-08-05
A Record Crop of Wheat

We read with especial delight that
a record crop of wheat will be harvest
ed this year, and we are already hay
ing visions Of hot biscuits at reason
able price-if a reasonable price is
possible. We do not know what the
increase In the crop will amount to in
bushels, but 1t Is expected to run up
in to the millions. We trust that this
win not only lower the price but will
enable those who have been unable to
GET flour, to now secure enough to sup
bIy their need.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-08-05
The Thlmbte.

1t has been asserted that the Dutch
were the first to make thimbles prop.
erly and popular. Perhaps this may be
SO. but there Is the strongest evidence
that thmbles Of kind have been
discovered at Herculaneum and that IN
many cases they were In constant use
III the dim and distant ages when the
world was very young.