davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

Finnegan Ito his spouse) the
children these days have no manners at
al at all Phwat do yez think that
young omadhaun next door said to
ne7 "Mr. Finnegan," he seq, git yer
picture took an I'll send wan o thin
% me taycher for a valentine. "-Bos-
ton Transcript
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

had four doctors out
none Of them did me
any good. They all
said ] would have to
have an operation.
A druggis e 5 wife
toldme totake Lydia
f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
/ took % bottles,
never missing q dose
and at the endof that
time ! was perfectly
well. / have never
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25
INC nlnlnn Boom stratenlst

II suppose the head waiter makes
such an ostentatious parade of polite
ness toward you in order to show his
appreciation Of your liberal tip"
II don't think that's precisely It." re-
piled Mr.. Cassius Checks. He wants
to make the contrasts as striking as
possible when he gives the Icy glare to
somebody who neglects to come
across"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

Hicks-I must say don't approve Of
half Of those new woman activities.
Every man wants 70 keep his wife
close to the Preside.
Mrs. Hicks ttirlnly)-You mean, the
cook stove.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

"You say your respect for kings 10
increasingly
I'll is replied Senator Sorghum.
.4n a strictly personal way. A kings
JOB used to be luxurious sineeure.
But to be a monarch of any kind JUST
now requires some nerve"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

To remove pimples and blackheads
smear them with Cutlcura Ointment.
Wash of In five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and het water Once clear
keep your skin clear by sing them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fall to In
clude Cuticura Talcum.--Ady.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

1leuu--WHHt nave yUu gOI m tne
can?
Greene-Wo for bait.
aGoing fishing. are your"
"Sure thing"
We'll. say, went fishing yesterday
and carried the worms in a can just
like you're doing, and never got a
bite all day"
That's strange"
ooh, don't know. reckon fish
don't like canned worms"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

81 don't know anything about cook
ing
"Well7"
$50 we're going 10 live largely on
bread and cheese and kisses, and some
Of our meals wen take out"
Don't take the kisses out"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25
The HOUSING Problem,

why don't you leave your bus
bandf"
Il have no place to 60"
go back to mother"
Mother is looking for a fiat herself"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

sit says here that there is more
strength in eggs than in meat" re-
marked the old fogy.
.That's right" commented the
crouch. Il have known eggs to be so
strong that you couldn't 60 near them"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

A biography of the late Empress
Eugenie says: Twice a year the en-
press Of the French renewed her
froeks, and this was the origin of to-
days changeabiiity Of fashion, now
followed slavishly by women"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

whats in your travelling bagT
asked the customs efliees Of the DC
mure damsel.
"0h, nothing" said the maid. "just
some weekend wearing apparel"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Warningl Unless you see the name
Bayer" on package or on tablets you
ire not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
fcribed by physicians for twenty-one
fears and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told In the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
tia. Rheumatism, Earache. Toothache,
lumbago and for Pain Handy tin
,oxes Of twelve Bayer Tablets OF As
,irin cost few cents. Druggists also
tell larger packages. Aspirin Is the
;rade mark of Bayer Manufacture Of
Observation-Disclosures Of Salicycacid.--
Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

"Are those family portraits?"
"They are" replied Mr. Cumrox. q
don't know whose family they used
to belong 10. but | expect EN- TO be-
long to mine for generations to
some"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

DR.. julien Bourget of Paris, who
made reputation during the war in
rebuilding noses which had been
knocked away in battle. is visiting
America with the object Of improving
noses which do not have the proper
tilt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

Garfield Tea, by purifying the blood,
eradicates rheumatism, dyspepsia and
many chronic ailments.-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

1t is sometimes as difficult to prove
an abb as 1t is to induce an acquaint-
ance TO indorse your note.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

Knicker-sDid Smith put up a rod
for the llghtning?p Boeker-"Yes, and
he put up a telephone for the thun-
der"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

mGdAtA4C " HF0
young girls who
suffer. One Of
my daughters has
been very delicate
for some time. suf-
fere with func-
tionaI dfstur-
Dances. and every
winter would be
sick and | would
have to have the
Aea&~~f.~A.. CT
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

How famous is the raisin,
With its kick Of ten per cent
But the thing that hurts the tenant.
IL the raisin' OF the rent
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

"where did you win your wifeg'
"At a bridge tournament. Louis
Vile Courier-Journal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25
Exnerlsncea COMPARED.

Were you hazed when you were at
coIlegefn
Eyes" replied Senator Sorghum I:
''but 1t wasn't anything like the heck
ling have gone through Since
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25
Easv with Him.

@There's one thing don't like about
that man."
"Only one" retorted the other knock.
err. "You are letting him down easy
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

A detachable wheel and motor have
been invented for propelling railroad
veloelpedes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

No man knows half as much about
women as he tries to make them be
lleye he knows.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

winter often fingers In the lap of
spring.
Yes, and that's a nuisance. Now
we might not object If winter tries
that occasionally with summer"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

Fortune smiles on some people and
laughs at many.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

Budding genius, If It is genius, is
Indifferent to, frosts.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25
MRS. HAYDOCK
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
Followed Advice of Her
Druggists Wife and Took
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Chicago, nl.--'T was in bed with .
female trouble and inflammation and
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

Constipation, indigestion, sick-head-
ache and bilious conditions are over
come by a course of Garfield Tea.
Drink before retlring.-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

TO any other tonie, as it is wonderful
system builder. I can cheerfully rec
ommend it to all like sufferers. ''-E. J.
cARPER.
Send 10 cents TO DR.. Pierce's InvalIds'
Hotel in Buffalo. NY. for trial package.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

II heard the speech last night was
extempore." at was nothing OF the
kind. It was rotten"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

True blue is a term that isn't ap-
plicable TO milk.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

Money talks--but 1t converses with
only the favored few.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

Don't be afraid to ask questions
That's the only way you can find out
good many things.-Farrfngton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-03-25

The nrst of the United States
matrimony.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
IXXXIt
LXXXIt
Can you read the clue i''-
/" 4 Bad Check

ScAY, Mr.. Hunt, did you ever have
Smuch experience with bad check
s,tirsF" Tho house detective Of the
Randolph House had stepped up TO
Harvey Hunt as he was about to enter
the dining room.
"a trifc," smiled the criIninologist.
''whyG Has anybody been trying to
put anything over on your
r"Yes." said the house detective.
and he's made a clean getaway, too.
Fellow showed up here about five days
ato with lot of baggage. Took one
oi the best rooms in the house and sure
did spread himself on the eats. Signed
tbe bills. Well, after his charge had
mounted up to about 5000 the credit
manager began to get bit leery of
hin, and when he asked to have
check cashcd referred him to the big
boss The boss said he'd cash the check
h be could identify himself. Fellow
explained he was nephew Of Mrs.
Cranston Willoughby and great
rhum OF one of the younger Frazees.
ssid the boss could call them up and
they'd tell him he was all right.
1.-The boss did call 'em up. but
couldn't get any answer to either call.
be took chance. though, and cashed
fbc check for Sl2J. Figured the fellow
wouldn't have given those names,
knowing he would @ll up. unless he
Was straight. Then the next thing we
knew the guy had melted right out OF
light It turns out Mrs. Cranston-
Willoughby is out Of town and the Fra
ters never heard of him. checked up
With the telephone operator and find
here were calls for the two numbers
before the boss called 'em up. This
luck had Just made out list of some
bt the most important people in the city
bnd called up their homes in turn until
he found a couple who weren't there
% answer the phone, and adopted them
Is his relatives and friends
What name did he use?" asked
Hunt.
."Called himself Percy Van Buyden
ifiscolI." replied the house detective
o disgust. Bet his real name is
kdOph SChmitt, Sticky Dugan or some
hne like that
And the check?"
"0h, here it is, but it don't prove
rythins. One Of our own forms. He's
Frltten in the name Of the Ammerhill
National Bank of Randallville. Might
IS well have written in the National
ity Bank Of New York or any other
hat came into his mind. Sure, the
asher looked up to see il there was
qch bank rs a matter Of form before
cashed the check"
well, it may possibly be hopeless
Tue, as you suggest" said Hunt. But
wager you the amount Of the check
bat It isn't; that II you'll send his de-
crpton up to that distant little town
Qull find out who he is. That'll make
low"
What made Harvey Hunt so certain
ha' the clue icds Hpe one!
The ansper toiH appear tomorrop.
WopTlSht, 1921. by Public Ledrer Coz
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
4 Scent in Her Hair

Al acquatntance with hair OF enviabIe
eAilty adds TO the loveliness of II by
Esarlhs around 1t at night lace and
ooon band, the back OF which dis
|oses the hiding place of a wee sachet
dloVes are her weakness, and IN
y s'GVe boX you will find the reason
bar. 00' ''e' s'''eu hanus I'M
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
TaHeta With Crystal
Beads, $3.50

These dresses are in navy,
brown and black, very beau
tifully embroidered with
milky crystal beads. They
have narrow collars and
cuffs of embroidered beige
Georgette.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Boys Suits
All Wool, With Two Pair
of Trousers
Special at SIS

New Spring suits of cheHiots
for boys Of 7 to II years.
Belted Nolfolks with plain or
patch pockets-the coats nicely
lined with mohair and the trou-
sers fully lined.
Suits boys can be proud of!
And, what is more, suits that will
give long service.
Gallery, Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Canton Crepe Dresses, $25 to SIS

The most fashionable silk material of the Spring and
one that is remarkably handsome and adaptable These
lovely dresses are in silver gray navy blue dark brown and
raspberry, sometimes embroidered, sometimes trimmed
only with wide soft sashes $685. $29 $40 s75
rkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Tan Polo Coats, $29

\ sports coat that young
women are enthusiastic about.
1t is in the natural tan shade
and is half lined with peau de
Cygne.
Many other new Spring
wraps and coats in navy blue,
as well as these light shades,
are here at $35, $50, $45 to S89.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Suede Velour at S25

This wrap is sketched on the
left. 1t is in moufflon and
ostrich-soft tan and gray
and is lined throughout with
silk and trimmed with en-
broidery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Yesterdays Answers

IN, o''oruHy Answers
,"e recent awards for proficiency
~ ~ studies at the medical school
Do, d. me University College, Lon
sEn, s;, hve out OF six Of which were
,Sven ven TO women, seem to show
me Vne superiority of women over
ncn 10 this work.
= ~ piece of lace picked out In
to, ,,,al threads which have become
comId crornIsnGd can be disguised by a
ttOO"hIpanion 10 thread Of pink or blue
wso Nc We made attractive enough for
!, VIA We az panel in a neglieee.
= ao W n"n a cake Of shoe noiish hs.
nJom. I,'aeS 100 100 dried and hard 10 use
",r oor, u unon the radiator untii
i;ro So'lcnS; then mix it with yose.
again. " 'o'' ana pliable
n%iamoyabIe footstools have "a.
,""u o,,ru IN" usual footrest in sone
s. II i.e ;o newest cars for this year
s,o N correct TO wear long srsj.
an SV0vS 0rS instead of kid ones with
X KiS evening dress il they are blSct
. white '"ouId always be worn In
d,os.davd .s dadyyancol styles in surn,Ico
Ssrsses Sscs for spring have a noiptod
'I ~, with Q lapel on one side and
VAN hnish on the other.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
The Question Corner
Today's Inquiries

From what apparently hopeless
condition did Mrs. Ray Wilmer
TSlRdelson rise to be the New
il1,rk manager OF one Of the largest
NE Insurance companies in the
country?
/" when candle grease is stuck to
INC base Of brass candlcstick,
now can II be removed without
STcraping with knife?
u describe striking new electric
brum. '"nD'a
' in what way can buttons be
fastened to a waist 70 that they
san easily be removed when IL Is
Wlt Mnt to the laundry?
Mhat material is used for dainty
@ nnd unusual bracelets for the
nnoman with slender hand?
ueserlhe a good looking new pair
@ spats for wear with a brown
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
TODAY'S
MYSTERY STORY
a.. PHILIP FRANCIS NOwLAN
v,.,erday's Mystery Solution.


=, THE case of after Midnight"
u.,ycv Hunt knew Boiler was the
.s.rer bv the slip that the latter
made in denying his guilt
Harvey Hunt had suggested that
,,u,- was under suspicion merely on
% s,rro to observe how the man would
-, n ,be accusation. Not being i'm.
resss ressd 4 with his standing In the com.
ylwsItv as was Adsell, he saw no rea-
ma"b Sbv hc should not be regarded as
Lv.s,bly the criminal.
PiS PnoiIcr had said. "But IL you say ]
-, o. Amos Kiddcr you are a con-
ssu.dod suu. liar. sir. In the first place, ]
ss,e ,vr never owned nor purchased q re-
'0,, pvt Hunt had not suggested that
MA n" had "shot" Kidder. Neither
p.o,l py,l nor Hunt had told Boiler how
x,sJor nusd had met his death. Nobody else
tssw Ms NJ the murder to inform him.
stoncs Ill.," II he knew Kidder had been shot,
M NOT stabbed or beaten down, 1t could
ani, asI Nave been because he had commit.
I'D the crime himself.
VI nv telling each that the other had
,oriessed Adsell got confessions out of
I'm Roller and Bracefeld. 1t was
py,u Ip,y,,srefeld who had gotten the revolver,
anS s' who had disposed Of it after the
Srims sI" The motive was robbery. Boiler
md Braccfeld had tried to. swindle
kidder, who, however, had neatly
myned the tables on them in a deal on
sme public utility securities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18

Lighter colors herald the
Spring, and how fresh and de-
lightful they are! Soft tans
and grays, dull blues and
greens are the shades most in
evidence, as the coats sketched
testify,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Washable Capeskin
Cloves, S1.65

Gloves that women VIII Ike
for Springtimc. Soft, pliable
skins in one-clasp style with
spcarpoint backs. Light or
dark gray, coffee, brown and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Serge and Tricotine Frocks, $40 and SIS

All are in navy blue and they trimmed with much
wool embroidery, beading brading Some have trico
ette sashes collars and cuffs Trcone dresses have panel
overskirts black satin foundation Some Eton
frocks will appeal to young women.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Belts, Special at SOC

Narrow belts of black or tan leather with
prong or roller buckles, Some have slight flaws,
but if perfect they would be two or three times
this price.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Dresses in Extra Sizes
$16.50 and $18

Several becoming models
in navy blue serge. A redin-
cote dress has a long roll
collar and is trimmed with
braid.
Sizes 42ls to 52.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Men s Half Hose, Csc Pair

Men are realizing the good appearance of
cotton -and-tiber half hose, especially when they
are knitted as fine these. In brown-and-green
and blue-and-green, sizes 91s to liz.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Special Lot of Mems
Dress listers, $50
Mems Cloves, $2.65 a Pair

Tan capeskin gloves, in one-clasp style, are
outseam sewn and have spearpont hacks.
One-clasp gray suede gloves with black en-
broidered backs, are outseam sewn.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-18
Wonderful Choosing at $23. so and $2s

narily a third more.
, 1921-05-18

and determined TO -tzks on IN tho
cavalry. Thereforu. John =. johnson"
cniistod In the famous Fiftcenth Hnd
went on duty at Fort Russell. while
IN due course OF tims Joe Andersen
was Hated a. . t<ssrtsr. Il was me<s-
" \ matter OF tinHan inevitable cut
come which the youth had been IN
able 70 fore-ss-that Joe Anderson and
John E johnson should b tdenti-
fled as ono man When the inevitable
took place. the young soldier. his
mother states. was court-mart.alsd for
desertion and sent to Le1venvorth 70
serve q term Of 10 munths-
Airs. Erickson. she states. Was work
ing IN Lincoln. Neb., when she iearned
that her son was In prison at Lrnven.
worth At h time. she s1y she
was doing laundry work for . sister OF
General Pershirg. who resides Al Ltn.
coin. and incidentally to this employ.
ment temporarily was iaundrcss for
the general.
Informed OF her sons mizccrfuns
MIS- Erickson. she states. borrowed an
automobile and drove " TO L>aven-
worth. where abe was permitted 10 80
her son and by him. while be wepi
shamefaoediy during confession 70 tbs
one friend WHOSE loyalty 70 him could
not be affected by adversely. learned
the story Of his military wron8doinE
Thereafter. Mrs Erickson relates,
she appealed to President Wilson for
executive ciemency for her boy This
president. she says. promptly ac
knowiedged her letter and she waited
, 1921-05-18

Leave your laundry at the News
Nook. Iris Theatcr building. 5-16-6t
, 1921-05-18
GROWING DEAF WITH
HEAD NOISES
TRY THIS

II you arc growing hard OF hearing
and fear Catarrhal Deafness or IL you
have roaring. rumbling. Kissing noises
in ycrr ears. go to your druggist and
get ! n OF Parmint double
strength. and add to ii \ pint of hot
water and a little granuiated sugar.
Take 1 tablespoonful four times a day.
This win often bring quick relief
from the distressing head noises.
CloEged nostrils should open, breath
ing become easy and tho mucus stop
dropping into the throat 1t is easy to
prepare, costs little and Is pleasant
10 take. Anyone who Is threatened
with Catarrhal Deafness Of who has
head noises should give this prescrip-
ton a trial.-Adv.
, 1921-05-18

hopufaliy-but nothing happened So
she appealed TO GenenI Pcuhing by
letter. and the gsneral--fine gentle
man that he iss@rcplied TO thu letter
from his washerwomAn." but again
there was an Interval OF waiting with
cut development During that inter
val Woodrow Wilson ceased to be
prez-dent and Warren G.. Harding be-
came chief executive Of the United
states and commanderin-chief OF the
letter. To him the ~convict's mother.
bar story states appealed with re-
neved hope Her letter. however. has
remained unscknowiedged. she as
serts. % now she has come to Chey-
enne to appeal I the commander Of
the post n which her sons arrest and
conviction took place.
HE intended no wrong she said
1T was only q boys longing to get
into the cavalry hat made him do it.
Surely they should not be 81 severe
for only that-sureiy he has been pun
izhed enough I'm only n Door old
woman. but I'm his mother ADJ he
knows I'm waiting for hun o. ]
hope I may take him away from that
horrid place soon-"
Leave your laundry at the News
Nook. Iris Theater building. $780,
, 1921-05-18

LeaNcnWorth- KAN Shn had carried
h same appeal without result to two
presidents of the United states-wood-
row Wilson and Warren G. Harding
and to the general Of tho army. John
j. Pershing. Pathos is added to her
case by h fact that the stern nscaa-
siry for obtaining military discipline
will make 1t advisable for the gracious
commander of the Ffteenth 70 take
no action.
The little old woman Is Mrs. NJ. b.
Erickson Of South Dakota. her boy
/ n tho grim confines OF the Leaven-
worth prison is Joe Anderson, SON
victed desertsr from the Unitsd States
army although at the time Of his ar
rest and conviction ne was back IN
the army and his deseruon-according
to his mothers sad taie-was inspired
not by desire TO escape military duty
but by a youthful yearntng for the
glamour that attaches TO the cavalry
arm.
Joe Anderson. his mother relates. in
December. 1917. when only 1s years
OF age. ran away from home and, fired
by zeal To battle with the Huns, en-
listed in the army at Jefferson Bar
racks. Missouri. BIS mother. learning