davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
GERMAN war PLOT
Plan to Wreck Machinery In
Chilean Nitrate Feds.
Had the Scheme Succeeded the Great
War Might Have Had a Vastly
Different Ending.

War depends upon explosive am
munition. Explosive ammunition de-
Ponds absolutely upon nitric acid, and
the huge supply Of nitric acid which
is necessary comes almost entirely
from the nitrate fields Of Chile. The
sodium nitrate of the Chilean pampas
makes II possible for the guns of the
world to speak.
The most colossal war In the worlds
history depended upon a little strip
of desert In northern Chile, writes
Willard Price in the Christian Herald.
Germany well understood this fact.
For years before the war she pur-
chased annually AZ per cent Of Chile's
total production of nitrate. This enorm-
u quantity was bought ostensibIy to
be used rs fertilizer, and, in fact,
much of II was so used. But also
much of II was Systematically stored
away for the manufacture of ammunl-
ton; so that, when the %cloudburst
came, Germany had on hand q vast
supply of explosives and of nitrates
from which explosives could be made.
With the beginning OF war she was,
OF course, promptly cut off from com
munication with Chile. Since IL was
impossible for her to get more Chilean
nitrate, she would make II also i'm
possible for the allies to get II. The
outcome of this reasoning was a plot,
the story Of which never got to most
North Americans, but which I found to
be widely known In South America.
But for the telltale wagging of a
drunken mans tongue, the war might
have come to a conclusion of a sort
far more pleasing to the kaiser.
One day in February of 1917 a
Chilean miner came down from the
nitrate pampas TO the coast town Of
A~ntofagasta. He had money. PIE
visited a cantina and in tim became
drunkenly %garrulous. His babblings
made his listeners sit up sharply and
exchange glances, and later report to
the authorities.
An investigation followed and a stu
pendous German plot was revealed,
having for its object nothing less than
the destruction Of the machinery In
all the nitrate oficinas of Chile.
The plot was to be consummated on
February 20 (the same date as that
set for the attempt. which proved fu-
tile, to steal the Peruvian subma-
rines). Charges well placed under
boilers and at other vulnerable points
would have wrecked machinery that IL
would have taken at least a year and
a half to replace.
OF course, guards were Immediately
detailed and the plan was abandoned.
But If the plot had succeeded-what
then? In a few months the existing
supply Of nitrate In the hands of the
allies would have been exhausted. The
manufacture of ammunition, except In
Germany, would have stopped.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
Has Hard Time Convincing
Uncle Sam He Is Still Alive


Parker, May 27.-NelB Peterson, a
Turner county ex-seryice man. Is ay-
ing a hard time convincing Uncle San
that he is not dead.
During the heavy calls for soldiers
three years ago he enlisted In the
army. He was sent overseas and
fought in the Toul sector. The war
department sent ford to his sister In
Turner county, some weeks before
Armistlce day, that Peterson had been
killed in accident" He was mourned
as dead.
To the surprise and delight OF his
,relatlyes and friends he returned to
the United States or May 20, 1919,
and was discharged from the service
May 81, 1919. Nels uses a I'd" In his
but Uncle Sam is reporting
him dead, uses a 1T" in his surname,
making II Peterson instead OF Peder-
son.
The war department insists that he
ia dead, and to convince 1t differently
he now has had his nnger prints TAX
en- before witnesses and these prints
have been sent to the war department
TO be compared with his finger prints
taken when he enlisted.
BY this means he expects to con-
vince the wal department that he yet
is very much alive.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
James Fenimore Cooper.

James Fenimore Cooper, the first
American novelist to gain a reputa-
ton In Europe, studied at Yale, but
he was not a close student and i'm his
third year was asked to leave the
college. He then Joined the navy,
where he gained knowledge and ex-
perience that he later used to make
his sea tales realistic. He married
and retired from the navy Just be-
fore the War of 1912, engaging In
farming. One day, while reading aloud
an English novel, he boasted to his
wife than he could write a better novel
than many of those appearing ut that
time. So he produced "Precaution," a
commonplace story of English high
life, of which Cooper knew nothing.
Advised to turn to adventure In his
own country. he wrote "The Spy" In
1921 and published 1t at his own ex-
pense. On It's appearance he was at
once recognized as a novelist of force.
In the Twenty years that followed
he brought out many novels. including
those stirring sea tales, "The Pilot
and "The Red Rover" Among his
more popular books are the Deer
slayer" 'The Last Of the Mohicans,n
The Pathfinder" The Pioneer and
1.-THE nrairle." Many consider 'sThe
Last of the Mohicans'' the best of the
series.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
GIRLS OF WHOM TO BEWARE
Japanese Widowed Physician" Hands
Out Some Words Of Caution to
Susceptible Male Sex.

In "What to Tell Oar Grown-Up
Sons About Women" a pamphleteer
who calls himself 1.-THE Widowed Ply
s%ician," has made a list of the things
he dislikes In girls. He admits that he
deals with Objectionable Characters
tics" but disarms the criticism that he
fails to indicate positive virtues by
saying that "the nice youth needs no
qualities Of the opposite sex" THE
Widowed Physician" sums up his
ideas In a few brief warnings. as fol-
lows, the Japan Advertiser states:
Beware Of the girls who manicure
their nails to the shape Of a claw. l
do not know why, but beware OF them.
Beware Of girls who prefer to dress
In purple or scarlet colors.
Beware Of girls who are heavily
scented.
Beware Of the girl who is too obvf-
ously modest and demure. She o
protest too much.
Beware Of the girl with low, sloping
forehead and dry, straight, coarse,
jute-like hair. Any experienced mag
istrate will tell you that this type OF
woman frequently summons her nus
band for assault and battery.
Beware Of the intensely religious
girl. She does not lei to be dam
gerous, but the fact that she is so
devotional indicates that she pos
scsses an unbalanced temperament.
Beware Of the girl who sides up to
you, or lays, hands on you; or comes
so close to you as to lead you readily
to lay hands on her.
Specially beware of married .wom-
en-" Of reputed responsibility, whom
you have formerly had every reason
to believe in and respect, when these
same women, by acts obvious or guard
ed, show you that they would not OBJ
ject to your being more intimate with
them than you know In your own con-
science you ought to be.
Beware Of the mothers who are anx-
ious as to the future Of their daugh-
tiers.
Beware of the girl who drinks wines
freely she will make a poor wife and
a worse mother.
Beware of the girl who dresses In a
sIovenly, artistic manner.
The widowed Physician" recon
mends two types-the tomboy and the
pert, modern, self-suficient learned
young woman" He adds: "She would
sharpen your wits every time"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
Turn and Turn About.

Prof. Nicholas Roerich, the Russian
painter who refused the post Of min
lister Of fine arts In the Lenin govern
ment and who Is now In the United
States, tells an amusing story of the
initiation Of the soviet system In the
imperial opera. The entire staff OF
the opera house in Moscow, directors,
scene painters. singers, were instruct
ed that thereafter all were to be treat
ed on an equal basis, no one being
considered better than another, and
all to receive the same wage. 1t may
be imagined that the temperamental
stars did not receive this without emo.
ton. On the night Of the next per-
Torrance the tenor In the leading role
could not be found and a frantic
search was made while the audience
waited. Finally he was discovered by
an amazed manager selling programs
In the lobby.
"What madness. Is thisf" shouted
the manager. "Don't you know we
are holding the curtain for your"
"Ah," answered the singer with
ironic sweetness, you see we are all
equal now. Tonight I sell the pro-
grams. Let one Of the ushers sing
my role"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
Big Game Drive.

An extraordinary amount OF game
has been exterminated in Zululand as
a result of the great drive carried out
at the request of the government with
the object of striking at the devas-
tating disease known as magma,
which has played havoc with stock all
ove the country. Men from all parts
of Natal took part In the expedition,
the number OF guns being estimated
at 700. Men Of the young farmer type
predominated, but there was a rich
sprinkling of the "old hands," and all
were thoroughly equipped. The drive
created a volume of protest, the S. r..
O. A. and other bodies putting for
ward strong objections, all of which,
however, were Observation-Disclosures
Farmers Journal.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
The New Santa Barbara Light.

Many persons are still fond of the
oil lamp to read by at home. In the
house 1t still gives the amount of
brilliancy desired. But lighting engi-
neers claim superiority for the efec-
trio light In a fog.
An electric light Of 100000 candle
power is to be installed In the Santa
Barbara lighthouse. The light itself
Is not 100000 c~andle-power. but the
light is intensified by the use OF re-
tractors ingeniously cut and placed.
In clear weather the light will not be
visible any further than the old oil
lamp, which shines 20 miles. The
light is 178 feet above sea level and
20 miles Is the horizon limit. But In
foggy weather the new light will be
visible two OF three miles in place of
M mile, the limit Of the oil lamps
beams.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
MARIE DRESSLER Al
MOST AN HEIRESS
Charlie Chaplin, Marie DressIer and
Mabel Normand Guido Themsel-
YES In "Tillie's Punctured
Romance

When Charlie Chaplin and Marie
Dressler madeR Ieir debut in society
no detail OF righteousness was lack
ing, in that side-splitting Mack SEN
nett masterpiece Of comedy, "Tillie's
P~unctured Romance" which will be
shown at the Scenic Theatre on Thurs
day and Friday, June 9th and 10th.
To inherit three million dollars just
as things look their blacklist is suffi-
Gent provocation for causing an even
more domesticated and c~ountry-bred
maiden to forget her parlor manners.
Which perhaps accounts for her lack
OF bali room etiquette.
Charlie and Tile give their first
grand ball TO the moneyed magnates
OF their realm. But they give much
more than a mere ball, and one of the
many extras" is a dance by the host
and hostess themselves. How can
anyone explain the kind OF dance exr
ecuted by tho inimitable Charlie Chap
lin and the agile bulk of Marie Dress
Ter.
After the ball comes a blow for the
married pair, and then their troubles
begin in earnest. The luxurious fur
nishings of the millionaire's mansion
are little needed in the precipitous
flight Of the bewildered guests. All
hopes of fortune are blasted by the
temperance of Titles uncle, and
their domestic peace is shattered.
This masterpiece of comedy contains
q laugh in every flash-and then as
many all over again! A truly big
revival of one of the greatest comedy
features of Mack Sennett's genius.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
Good RECORD for COLLEGES.

Thirty-six per cent Of the members
of congress. 55 per cent of the Pres
idents of the United States. and "a
per cent Of the vice Presidents have
been college graduates, according to
al announcement made by DR.. G.
Borst, dean Of education Of the VAL
paraiso (Ind.) university.
Doctor Borst also made the state
ment that there Is only ] per cen of
college graduates In our male popu-
lation Of graduate age.
NEARLY So per cent Of all cabinet
members, 50 per cent Of the Justices
Of the supreme court and IS per cent
Of the chief Justices have also been
furnished from this ! per cent" said
Doctor Borst.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
canada,s Maple PRODUCTS.

Not all OF the maple products pro-
duced In Canada are consumed by the
Canadian people. Take the year 1919
for which the statistics Of exports In
detail are available. During that year
there were exported from Canada A.
T03,366 pounds of maple sugar, having
a value Of 81. O62, S95. Nearly all of
this went TO the United States, name
ly, 4,412,17S pounds. Great Britain
took 1920 pounds. and France 49,
465 pounds. The other purchases
were very small. such as 400 pounds
to Bermuda, 10 to Australia, 67 to
Newfoundland, Is to st. Pierre and
Miduelon, Al to Norway and $500 to
Russia.
OF maple strip, $3.50 gallons were
exported, having a value OF SO, 2O2.
Great Britain took 3,7S5 gallons and
the United States 1850 gallons.
France took sos gallons-Montreal
Herald.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
Live Stock Value Decreased.

Value of live stock on farms and
ranges In the United States has de-
creased more than two and a quarter
billion dollars during the last year,
and the amount of live stock 10, 0 900
head, according to estimates made by
the Department Of Agriculture. Cattle
and sheep decreased in number more
than four per cent There was a he.
crease In value of more than half a
billion dollars in milk cows and about
The same for other cattle, while swine
showed a decrease of almost half a
billion dollars and sheep almost a
quarter Of a billion dollars.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

/ have GAO acres clear close TO White
Sulphur Springs lin oil section) Mon
tana at $45 per acre. 800 acres l mile
from Wheeler, Washington, improved,
and clear at $65 per acre. Both farms
are very good choice land, all under
pillow and excellent wheat land. VIII
trade for Hand or Hyde county land
and will assume a small mortgage.
On a good deal will put in $4,000 cash.
Carl w. Pfeifer,
2St2 Scotland, S. Oak.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

At st. Thomas hospital. London.
DIR. Edred NJ. Corner. n Of the most
famous surgeons In England, has been
conducting experiments with light
metal artificial limbs on soldiers who
had lost limbs during the wal and
whose recovery had been slow. These
show that about 90 per cent Of thigh
amputations can advantageously be
ftted with light artificial limbs. with
which the mer are able to walk with
less fatigue and more satisfaction.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
Rocky Road to knowledge.

A man who al acting queeriy
about the rooms Of the local library
last week excited much comment. He
was in search Of some book Of ref
erence but refused to accept the aid
Of the librarian In his search. After
he had made a second or third visit
and gone It was learned he was a
member of a debating society and had
been chosen to uphold the affirmative
on the question: "Could you and
would you order the courtmartial OF q
soldier who saved the lives Of the
members Of his company by shooting
the company cook f"-Pottsville pal
Journal.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

Miller City Ordinance provides that
all dog wne In said city must pay
a tax of S1.25 per year for all male
dogs and $3.25 for female dogn
You will therefore call on the City
Treasurer, pay this tax, present the
receipt to the City Auditor and he will
furnish q Tag which must be attached
"a a collar and worn by the dog.
All dogs found without tags by June
LIST. 1891. will be dealt with in accord
ance with said ordinance.
Geo. r. Livingston,
Chief Of Police.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
CHAUTAUQUA

six big days, afternoon and even
ing. June "a to Goth. Begin now to
make plans to attend. Bigger and bet
ter than ever. Price of tickets includ-
ing war tax, Adults $2.75; childs $1.4O.
Making each number about 23c for
adults and 12c for children.
Committee.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
chorus Girls, Waves.

The wages Of chorus girls In New
York range rs high as 500 a week.
according to their good looks. The
average pay, however. is nearer sos a
week. The minimum wage for chorus
girls In England, as fixed by the Act
ors' association. Is SIS a week, al
though in a few cases, as high as SIS
Is given.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
circumstances.

isn't that a pretty slow railroad?'
THAT depends on circumstances"
replied the commuter. "The only times
1t seems In any great hurry is when
you happen to be running to catch
the train"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

Mrs. Binks-What was It l told you
a little while ago, John?
Mr.. Binks-I don't know, dear, I
really wasn't listening.
Mrs. Blink-Now isn't that like a
manf 1t is too provoking! And / can't
think what 1t was l said to him.
Minneapolis Journal
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

ID. N. Highland returned last week
from points in Iowa, where he had
been visiting relatives. He was ac-
companied home by his brothers Ole
and s. N. Highland OF Williams, Iowa,
who will visit here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

DR.. and Mrs. Chas. Hunt and chill
dren departed Tuesday for their home
at Grand Forks. N. d., after a short
visit at the r. N. Hunt home In this
city. They were accompanied by Miss
Dorothy Hunt. who will visit there
for some time.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

Word has been received from Rev.
T. j. Simons that he expects to be
home from Indiana the latter part of
the week, Services will be held as
usual both morning and evening on
Sunday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
Canada's Wealth.

The wealth of the Dominion of
Canada is now estimated at S1S,OU.-
100000, which, considering the sparse
population, makes the Canadians one
Of the richest peoples 10 the world.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

The Odd Fellows will hold their
Memorial Services, Sunday, June 18th.
All Odd Fellows and Rebecca's are
requested to meet at the Hall at $50,
before going to the cemetery.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

Chiropractic gets results when all
other methods fail SO why not try
Chiropractic first not last. See our
adv elsewhere In this issue.
Drs. Hughes & Hughes,
Chiropractors.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

Mrs. o. Fl. Flick and children re-
turned Saturday from Elgin. ILL.,, and
other eastern points. where they had
been visiting relatives for the past
two weeks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

'"They kept bothering me for a
recipe" yawned the prominent movie
actress. so I finally gave than one
for fresh h~uckleberry pia"s
Why fresh ~huckleberxs pier
Nobody win be able to try It FOR
some months."-Film Fun.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

To find out that the Gainsborough
is the BEST Hair Net ask any lady
who has tried one. $1.50 dozen.
Collins & Shaw.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

"Certain-teed Paints" house paint
parn paint, bat wall. Varnish stains
all colors, we have II.
The Miller Hardware Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

Our big vault is a good place for
your Liberty Bonds and valuable pa
pers Citizens State Bank.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02
sltuatlor Wanted.

Mamma. what did you say papa did
all dayr
'why, he samples coffee. ~dear-that
10, tastes It."
4 pause.
mamma. do they ever hire Ice cream
samplersTs-Chicago Tribune.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1921-06-02

Take your watch. jewelry and clocA
repairing to W. d. Johnson. All work
guaranteed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-12-07
EastbrOOk.

Moses Wilbur has gone on the
steamship Harvester for the Texas
Oil Co., and will do carpenter work.
His friends wish him success, as he
has been unable to do any hard
work since getting hurt on the rail-
road.
Mrs. Mary DeMeyer has gone to
Waltham to care for her daughter,
Mrs. Vernon Haslam, who has
chicken pox. Mr.. and Mrs. Haslam
are in Waltham for the winter.
H. C. Piper is with his son James
on the Ridge.
Mrs. Effie Dinsmore, who has
been employed by David Wilbur,
was taken ill last week and is now
with her sister, Mrs. George Giles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lem Robbins, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old Kingman the past two weeks,
will return to their home in McKin-
ley this week. While here Mr.. Rob-
bins, with others, got two deer.
Pearlie Wilbur attended the Po-
mona meeting ir Franklin Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Harold Giles are
with Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood DeMeyer
at present. Mr.. and Mrs. DeMeyer
expect to attend the State grange in
Portland
Dec. 5. Gem"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-12-07
North BROOKLYN.

The North Brooklin boys were
successful in bringing down two fine
deer Saturday.
Samuel Butler and family have
closed the Weber. cottage and
moved back to Winterport.
Pearl Tapley has severed his con-
nection with Orville Purdy, and is
home.
William Hale, superintendent of
the canning factory at Sargentville,
spent Sunday with his family.
Frank Spear of West Brooklin
came over Sunday to visit his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. P. Spear.
Amy L. Dodge of Boston, gradu-
ate nurse, arrived Saturday to spend
a few weeks with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Mark L. Dodge.
Harvard Dow, who for two years
has been working for Swift & Co. in
Boston, came home early in the
week to spend the winter with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hawley Dow.
l/Everett Hale, Leroy Flye and
Howard Pervear returned home
from rather a wintry trip to the
fishing grounds late Sunday night.
By a series of condolences and mis-
haps, they were considerably over
due on getting back, which occa-
stoned much anxiety. A cable to
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-12-07
Franklin.

Mrs. Boyd A. Blaisdell was in
Bangor several days last week.
Charles H. Sprague is steadily
working his new dwelling towards
completion.
Thursday evening delegation OF
the Order of Red Men visited the
tribe at Machias.
The Twelve Old Maids" will ap-
pear Tuesday evening, Dec. ID. A
good, hearty laugh is promised.
About one hundred grangers held
an interesting session here Satur-
day, despite the bad travelling, sew
eral coming by morning train.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Scammon, with
their daughter Gladys, have taken
rent at the home of Mrs. ]. H. West
for the winter, or during the term of
high school.
Wednesday night Franklin high
school basketball team defeated the
Ellsworth high school, Friday
night Franklin lost to the Northeast
Harbor team.
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Marshall re-
turned from New York Friday, and
are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Austin
Mcneil They plan to go to house
keeping in Ellsworth as soon as
rent can be procured
Dec. 5. b.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1921-12-07
Gem
AshyiIle,

Mrs. Matte Hanna was called to
Bangor Saturday by the illness Of
her sister, Mrs. Harry Weeks.
Pastor Knowles was here again
Sunday, bringing with him Mr..
Campbell, whom all were glad to
hear again.
Louise Small has been ill the last
few days, but is now able to be out.
The primary school on Brigham
HILL taught by Doris circuit, has
closed after successful term. The
grammar school will continue until
Thursday to make up the days lost
because of the teachers illness.
Miss Kingsley will have special ex-
ercises and Christmas for the
children the last day. All
will gladly welcome both teachers
again for the winter term
Fifteen responded to the Red
Cross roll call in Ashville.
Mrs. Ruth Bartlett and daughter
Ann, of Sorrento, recently visited
her parents, Capt. and Mrs. e. e.
Bragdon.
The girls are rehearsing a drill
to be given at the Christmas exer-
cises.
Dec. 5. phoebe"