davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

moved and to keep the nasal passages
In such condition that they will not
harbor disease germs.
Disease enters through the throat
and nose. Many serious affections
can be caught and stopped by using a
nose and throat spray with some
simple disinfectant like diluted perox-
ide, salty water, or some solution with
pine in 1t. Adenoids. by clogging the
passage where air enters. induce
mouth breathing with its consequent
Disagreement of the mouth and stupid
expression of the face. Catarrh, indi-
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
Heavenly Inspiration.

The film corporation was on the
verge of bankruptcy. Try as 1t might,
1t could not sell Its pictures.
Then, one day, the president con-
ceived brilliant Idea, and soon he was
using scoop shovel to handle his
money.
Instead of selling pictures he made.
he charged IS admission to his studio
to see them made.-Film Fun.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
NOSE TROUBLES

r. HERE is comparatively little
i one can do to beautify the nose
except to keep the skin absolutely
perfect and keep 1t clean and healthy.
This means to correct a tendency to
nose bleed, to have all adenoids re-
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

~ THEIR day 1 go veesit Fat Stock
~ show cen one place but no lika
yer mo0ch. Ever seence one time
when losa tree hundred dolla 1 no
gotta any use for da stock. Dat time
l buy da fake stock and deesa kind
ees fat stock-mebbe no deefrence
only leetle bit. dunno.
Anyway ees plenta cows and Sleeps
and bulls cen dat show when l go
veesit. Some da time you could see
da bull but mOsta time you heara da
bull. Seema like eese more bull en-
dat place MS cen congress or da Bull.
sheviki.
Dat place where go ees Gala Union
Stock Yards. Mebbe all da cattle be-
long weeth da union, I dunno. I
feegure eef union cattle getta sama'
wages like union breeck layers ees
no taxa yer moocha time getta fat.
Two, tree week steady work getta fat
and rich same time.
But I dunno somating bouta cattle
aska one guy wot good ees da peeg
for. He say peeg maka pork chop.
cow maka beefasteak and da sheep
maka lamb stew. aska heem eef da
bull maka bullion and he says was
craze cen da head.
1 no say somating, but ees one ting
/ no feegure out. Jusa between you
and me and no for spreada round,
walkn all day cen dat place looka for
something. l wanta see wot da ami
NAL looka like whosa maka da ham
and eggs.
Wot you tink?
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
Immense Sulphur Deposit.

Popular Mechanics Magazine reports
that a sulphur deposit Of perhaps TO-
900 to 5000 tons has been found In
the crater of an ice-covered volcanic
mountain on Unalaska island in the
Aleutian group. Alsun Island. in the
same group. also has II sulphur de-
post.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

Flivver-JItney Nuptiaia
1.-THE wedding was a fivver."
"You mean that 1t was a tin oner'-
Buffalo Express.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
As Usual.

As Usual.
"When Cholly Van Rox proposed to
me he was too ratified to say word"
"Then how did you know he was
proposing?"
"Oh. my dear, his money did all the
taiking."-Boston Transcript.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
At the Musicale.

Enthusiast-Don't you think the
chiara oscuro was fine?
Non-Musical Guest-To tell the
truth. liked the chicken salad bet
ter.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

Banns Of marriage are so-called be
cause ban originally meant proclama
ton.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

Theory raises a mans hopes. Prac-
tice raises his wages.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
Practice and Theory.

"Jubbs was n crank about the Sim
pie life." Naturally; he Is now In
home for the feeble-minded."
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
An ObI0ctlon

An Objection.
We believe In telling the truth, but
the man who insists on telling the
truth Just to be disagreeable.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
It's Natul

It's Mature.
"One industry in Australia 10 rails.
ing kangaroos."
II should think that would keep
those engaged in II on the jump"
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
Fitting Process,

Fitting Process.
"The delinQuents are going On the
carpet"
"And the investigation into their
conduct will be a sweeping one."
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
(Copyright.)
A LINE o. CHEER
John kendrlek Bangs.
THE BANK OF CHEER.

ia start n Bank II so could
Where l could store the things OF
good
That come into my days:
The wealth of Love and Joyous
Cheer.
The Good VIII of my fellows here
That drives away all sense of fear
That turks along my ways.
And when the Golfers all were full
OF Balances Delectable
ia take my Check-Bo3k out.
And send n good Sight-Draf, to ali
Who labored DULY In the tnrall
And lay beneath the grimy pail,
OF Hopelessness and Doubt.
(Copyright.)
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16

Be cheerful and don't argue; and
you win multiply friends.
Gilpin observer., 1920-12-16
important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA. that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that II
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23
HEAVY RAIN FLOODS
COUNTRY; BLOCKS ROADS

one of the heaviest rains Of the sea-
son occurred Tuesday afternoon and
night when nearly 31z inches fell in
few hours.
The sky had been threatening for
several days, and on Tuesday the wea-
ther was quite warm. indicating a
downpour, At about three o'clock in
the afternoon the storm broke with
very heavy rain, and it kept up for
two hours.
Creeks and bayous were soon up
and overflowing. and log was wash
ed across the road between LeesvilIe
and the Colony. delaying traffic.
Following is the report of weather.
man W. A. Dougherty, of the New
llano station of the United States
Weather Bureau, for the week ending
Inesdav Dec 21.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23
The Colony Diary
Being Daily Report Of Colony Life at LIanO.

wood on the school forty. The Es-
peranto class was held as usual this
evening.
q 500
Thursday, December l6-We fin
ished the sweet potatoes yesterday,
and the extra men are back stripping
cane. Kemp and Merrill are hauling
cane from the field to the big shed.
Later Merrill and his team were diver
ted to the saw mill and some more OF
the old mill machinery was hauled up
to its new home. P. Caron and Sat
nan helped Ole and Merrill for a short
time, then Caron and Satnan went
back and finished the shoe truck.
Scharrer and Heym and their teams
are hauling wood. Comrade Caru-
thers from the southern part of the
State, came in to-day to visit with us,
and talks of moving his family here.
Comrade Henricks and wife of Kan
sas are going to stay over until after
Sunday in order to take in the dance
Saturday night and the show Sunday.
Geo, Gallup is working out at the
dairy, helping Baldwin prepare for
hogs and cattle: we have an old time
dairy man on the way here in an au-
to. who will soon be installed with
us. This makes Baldwin smile. Dad
Lloyd has been very busy with the
hogs lately, but they are now turned
loose in the sweet potato field to hus-
tile for themselves. Van Nuland is
kept busy hauling wood to the houses
and different industries; also feed to
the dairy, always bringing back load
of wood for the boiler. Burton is just
about the busiest kid on the ranch,
and | know he will clean me boots
and all if some one doesn't come in
to help keep the Colony books. Bur-
ton Is bookkeeper, express agent, and
RR. ticket agent; these are his prin-
cipal jobs; add to them all the details
of a regular business office, including
office boy and telephone girl, and you
have Burton's photo. | am telling you
this TO impress upon your minds I'VE
need bookkeeper." Now listen again
and turn your good ear around and
get close to me. We need broom
maker, baker. shoe maker. and an all
around laundry man; with these po-
sitions filled. we will be in high gear.
If you can fill any of these positions
in first class order, and want to join
this band Of pioneers, just come down
and visit us, or write to us at once.
Last night someone helped himself to
some of our harness. 1t looks to me
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23

Wednesday, December l5-It turn
ed off rather chilly last night and the
sky is as clear as bell, and today we
have beautiful clear cool weather. We
have started a new form of organizing
our work in order to cIean up our
winters small jobs, preparatory TO
starting our large industries. This
morning Heym and Scharrer started
hauling Irish potatoes from the car to
the store house, John Brostrom un-
loading the potatoes to the wagons,
Lindsey, Waters. Gallup, Heuer, and
Bergman unloading the wagons and
storing the spuds on racks which they
also built as they needed them. These
are extra fine potatoes, and we viii
sell about half of them for seed pota-
toes. Anyone wishing them must
speak quickly. Atkins. Swenson. and
Hemman are digging the last of the
sweet potatoes. Pete Kemp plows
them out. and hauIs cane pulp be-
tween times, and potatoes from the
field to the evaporators. Tackett,
Horne, Buhre, |. Caron, and Schrrer
are on the syrup crew, the last two
cooking while the other three are
crushing out the juice. This morning
Won Scio and Roedemeister helped
Merrill with has big mule team to
clear cane tops and leaves from the
shed. In the afternoon Merrill haul
ed cane from the field. "Roede" is
helping Schad in the bakery. Won
Scio and w. Buck are stripping cane.
Satnan and P. Caron are finishing up
the work on the new shoe car. At 2
pm, the Irish spuds were unloaded.
Brostrom and Heym then unloaded the
flour car that arrived last night. Schar
rer and Heuer hauled wood to the
wood-saw near the laundry and then
went with Waters and Lindsey to haul
cane. Another day like this one. and
our small jobs will be. done. DeBoer
@asnd DeVine are repairing shoes to-
day. Clarence Shut is still running
Dad Thomas's engine at the laundry
and helping at the print shop. Mother
Crawford has been very busy to-day
at the print shop. and apple house,
but Mother Crawford can always find
work enough to keep her busy eight
hours day. The hotel is short On
help and we are standing on our toes
hoping for some good souls to come
who really want to do hotel work on
the community kitchen plan. We are
still looking, Fred Anderson is fir
ing the big boiler. Van Dolahr. Nor
rissey, and Robertson are making
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23
ROBBERS ARE BUSY

Doctors and dentists were visited by
burglars last Monday night, safes be-
ing blown open and money. gold fill
ings, cocaine, opium, and other ex-
pensive and valuable medicines taken
away by the robbers. Sheriff Turner
whose deputies are trying to find clues
to the daring robberies, says that the
country is overrun with thieves and
hoboes from the North, this being the
time of the year when these gentry
are immigrating to a more cheerful
climate. and Mayor Morris has sent
out warning to the people of his town
to lock their doors at night and keep
their guns" under their pillow The
names of the physicians and dentists
who were robbed are: DR.. W. P. Per
kins, Dr.. McAlpin, DR.. |. o. Winfree
and DR., F. I. Lewis.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23
Preparations for Christmas

The house is cluttered up with spOOls
and ribbon, lace and thread;
There's 'makin's' piled upon the floor.
the bookcase and the bed;
Mysterious lists are lying round of
members of the clan.
And business seems better than
since ever time began.
Della's making lanzheray with flowers
knots and bows,
Grandma's knitting wooden socks with
double heels and toes;
Crara's making something out Of
spinky satin goods.
Jess is painting pictures Of the brooks
and fields and woods;
Auntie's making handkerchiefs with
colorod threads pulled through
Mothers got the cook book out to see
what she must do
To make her dinner better than it's
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23

a
this week on business trip.
+ *%
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph BIoodworth
(nee Miss Josephine BeIohradsky)
went to Shreveport Monday after
noon to remain until Wednesday. Up
on their return, Mrs. and Mrs. Blood
worth will be accompanied By little
Miss Mary Belohradsky, and the en-
tire party will be holiday guests Of Mr..
Alois Belohradsky.
= SIS
Charles S. Swenson left Wednes-
day for Iowa. where he will visit
with a brother for some time, after
which he goes to Michigan 10 make
his home Mr.. Swenson recently ex-
changed his stock in the Colony TO Mr..
e. B. Mash, of Fairbanks. Tex, for
residence and five acres in Michigan.
= a..
Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Crawford re-
ceived a letter from DR.. John Dequer
Of Chicago the past week, in which
he inclosed $500 to be spent for the
children at Xmas tide. Mr.. Earl Rowe
of Minden. La. also sent the young
sters a check for $1,000. Many
thanks are due these gentlemen for
this generous donation to our kiddies.
= - =
Mesdames ]. c. Crawford and Geo.
Matz are in charge of our Xmas din
ner at the hotel, and with their corps
Of assistants, we are sure to be regal
ed with most delicious spread. Each
of these ladies are au-faits in the cuI-
mary art, so we'll say no more till
next week.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23
AS A MAN THINKETH
IS SUNDAY TOPIC

That a man IS az he thinks was the
outcome Of the discussion at the Men
tai Science study class at the LIano
schoolhouse Sunday evening.
Mrs. Ewell was chairman for the
evening. and after the reading Of the
lesson a general discussion was had.
Several spoke as to the possibilities
of sorting ones thoughts and discard
ing the diseOuraging and destructive
ones and entertaining only true and
constructive thoughts. Ii was pointed
out that destructive thoughts tear
down, while constructive ones build
up the tissues of the body. The law
of attraction operates, it was stated,
in the mind; thus the more good
thoughts one holds, the more Of the
same kind will be attracted to him.
Much good was resultant from the
discussion, and it will be continued ev-
cry Sunday evening at six o'clock.
The attendance is getting larger each
week, many new faces being evident.
A Merry Christmas to you'll
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
PERVADES DEPARTMENTS

Old Santa Claus is not going to
come to the Llano Colony without adj
equate preparations for his reception.
The Schools closed Monday and the
children are organizing the decora-
tions at the hotel and school. Boys
have been busy in the woods, seeking
holly and mistletoe, and the girls are
cutting paper into chains and pretty
decorations.
Saturday evening the entertain
ment committee assembled and made
arrangements for the dinner on Christ
mas day. An OK will be killed and
roasted in the bake oven, and a spe-
cial crew will man the hotel. kitchen,
and dining room for the day, thus re-
lieving Mrs. Olsen and her regular
crew.
The school children will decorate
the tree Saturday, and in the evening
will present some pretty exercises.
There will be the usual candies, nuts
and fruits, etc, for the old as we'll as
for the young kids.
The print shop has been dispensing
some neatly printed greeting cards
that colonists may wish their friends
in the old home towns the seasons
greetings.
Old Santa is being looked forward
to with much glee by the little folk.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23

previously, so that she might prepare
for the occasion. But no one suspec-
ted that she would be married so
quietly or so suddenly.
While the dance was on Saturday
evening, Josie had slipped off to Lees
vile with her young man, where ev-
erything had been arranged to per-
form the ceremony. They returned
Immediately. When they entered the
dance room, quiet whisperings and
explanations could be heard, and il
soon was found that Josie had been
married.
Joseph Bloodworth, night agent al
THE Leesville depot. was the lucky win.
ner of handsome bride. He is a
clean-cut fellow with many friends il
this section, and has been constant
visitor to the Colony for many months
They spent the night and Sunday
in the Colony and left for Shreveport
Monday for few days stay.
On their return they will make theil
home inLeesville, until spring.
Mrs. Bloodworth was one of the
best-liked girls in the Colony, anc
was the center of its joyous socia
life.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE
WAS BRIGHT AFFAIR

The usual Saturday night dance at
the Colony was more than usually well
patronized, and there were many
strangers present.
Dancing began shortly after 7:30
with the dancing class. and the last
strains Of the music died away, a lit
tie after 1880, and in the meantime
everyone had a gay time. most of the
dancers being on the floor for every
dance.
Josie came in later than usual and
created some unusual interest when
she gave out that she had just been
quietly married. Her husband was
present and handshaking and congrat-
nations were indulged in for many
minutes. ., tt--~tfn
Fred Hemman is wizard on the vi
olin and the clarinet, and he is assist
ed by Roede on second fiddle and
Miss Trixie EwelI on the piano, and
c. T. Pickett handles the drums, all
making a combination which is hard
to beat.
A Mapr,, Cbr;stroas - 1,o,,J
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23
Notes From NewIIano Colony

Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Hinricks, who
have been pleasant visitors with us for
a week returned to their home in Ran
dolph, Kansas. Monday afternoon.
Mr.. L. C. Thomas left Sunday af-
ternoon for Shreveport, where he will
be the guest of the John Wills for
the Christmas holidays.
= s. = y =
Mrs. W. H. Lindsey, with her two
sons, are spending their two weeks
vacation with Mr.. Lindsey, much to
the delight of their friends.
= +
Mr.. Edward c. Bennett is again To-
Gated with us, after week spent in
the country near Pickering.
#@@
Mrs. Sidney M. Merrill, with her
children. have come from their former
home in Harrison, Arkansas, to Join
Mr. Merrill here in the Colony. We
are glad to welcome them to our
midst.
&*%%*
Everyone, and especially the kid
dies. are imbued with the spirit Of
Christmas. and everyday finds some
one in the woods looking for holly
and mistletoe. The Christmas tree and
program will be held in the hotel on
evening, under the direction
of Miss Myrtle Kemp, and directly af-
ter this will come the dance. and our
anticipations are gay in the belief that
this will be one Of the most Joyous
Christmases ever spent in the Colony.
Mrs. Warren Buck is in Fullerton
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23

as if the big thing were starting. With
about 100000 men out Of work,
things are bound to happen. What
is being done in your neighborhood by
these who are disposesged? We had
an unusually large crowd at our psy-
meeting tonight, and we
just grazed along our own borders
and took some of the kinks out of our
own minds. |. Caron went to Lees
vile yesterday to tend to business but
was back dabbling in the syrup before
supper time.
*%*
Friday, December l7-DeVine, Wa
tiers, Satnan and Synoground started
the brick machine to-day and produc-
ed the first new brick. This means
we are now nearly ready to go to bat
with the big mud-eater. Lindsey went
to Rosep;ne and way points. hunting
barrels to enclose our cane syrup. |
hardly see where Caron and Schrier
get all that fine syrup from, but it is
a very welcome addition to our hold
ings. P. Caron and Robertson went
on the regular trip to Fullerton today.
AS the weather is excellent, they ex-
pect to get back tonight. Kemp and
Merrill are hauling cane and expect
to finish that job this pm. Heym,
Scharrer and Van are on their same
jobs. The Democrat was printed and
mailed yesterday. John Bergman is
repairing and improving the laundry
building to-day. Roedemeister is help
ing Schad in the bakery all day to-
day, as they are getting off double
bake. Comrade Caruthers started
home to-day. The stripping of cane
will be nearly finished to-day, and
then the big job will be bricking max
ing and land-cIearing. The children
are working in the garden this pm.
helping Comrade w. Buck. At the
physical culture class tonight we had
for discussion what TO eat, how to eat
it. and the process of digestion and as
similation. "
*%*&
Saturday, December 18-Caron
and Robertson broke down with the
shoe car near Cravens and AL Satnan
acted as trouble shooter, went over
and fixed the car; and they arrived
home this evening The print shop is
printing Christmas cards for the col
onists: they are beautiful, and our
thanks pour out to the folks who have
done the work. l30 gallons of syrup
were made to-day by Schrier and Car
on, after late start caused by the en-
gine running away at the grinding
shed. The governor belt broke, and
as the engine speeded up. wooden
pulleys began to fly loose and men
began to fly for cover, and All and
Ole flew toward the engine, which
was shut down before a great deal of
damage was done. We finished strip
ping cane and the men went to getting
wood, and some to sorting sweet po-
tatoes. Comrade Bennett is back in
the Colony again. waiting for Mrs.
Bennett to arrive. Kemp is plowing
the cane field to cover the roots for
the winter. Scharrer, Heym, and
Merrill took their teams and wagons
and moved Mat Schustis to his new
home; the boys got back about 7 pm.
DeVine and crew of three are NOV
ing a shed over the platform from
which they feed the brick machine.
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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23

been in other years.
And pay the tribute asked of her by
grocer profiteers.
Ralph is reading all the ads to see
where he shall buy
The gift to make his little sweetie
smile, and blush, and sigh;
Wilhe's counting up his pennies on the
kitchen floor.
WOnd'ring if there's coin enough to
give the kid next door
A little doll with eyes that close, and
buggy for it, too,
While Ethel writes to Santa Clause to
bring her something new.
But Dad just sits and figures with the
handbook in his hand
And though the winter winds are cold
he sweats to beat the band!
Charles Frederick Wadsworth, il
Publishers Auxiliary"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23

A Merry Christmas to you'll
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23
Not 70 BE- Relu.rned.

Barker and his bride are pretty
lucky one way"
How do you mean"
"All of their wedding presents were
given them by people already mar
ried. Boston Transcript.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23
SURPRISE WEDDING OF
JOSEPHINE BELOHRADSKY

One of the quietest weddings ever
slipped over on the Llano Colony was
held last Saturday.
On some other pretext, Jose had re-
signed her position at the hotel week
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-12-23
WILL PLAN MASQUERADE
BALL FOR NEW YEARS

The dance committee at the LIano
Colony is arranging for a masquerade
ball for New Years.
The dance viii be given on Satur-
day night. January Ist. and special
features will be prepared for the occs-
sion. By ruling made at the last
masquerade only those attired in mask
and costume will be allowed on the
floor until after masks have been re-
moved.
Many Leesvil!e people and neigh
bors Of the Colony are expected to
come and swell the crowd.
E. E. Crumplar, representing the
Houston Packing Co.. Of Lake Char
les, La. was a business visitor on
Tuesday morning.
Il see airplanes are on the market
now for 81 l,OO0"
'Finel That makes it cinch for
any man to get somewhere out Of the
way while his wife cleans house.
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-17

possible to patch up circuits in the East on short notice, but when II comes to line strung 5000 miles across the continent, the problem assumes serious aspects.
 One of the New York papers has arranged for leased wire from Frisco to Park Row The wire is to be one of the American Telephone and Telegraph Companys circuits. Most of the leased wires out of Washington now are telephone cir cults
 Jim" Preston. superintendent of the Senate press gallery, who as an assistant sergeant-at-arms handles all arrangements for press tables at the conventions, already is receiving many requests from papers for space and he is in communication with both national committees -te-. insure the best possible service