davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

All the men started out with the dogs to hunt rabbits. I decided. be- cause of a sore foot, to stay at the farm and was glad, later, I did so. met a MT Williams on the farm and he invited me to go with him to the mill and watch him make some meal. was more than glad, for had never seen anyone make meal. To my ut ter surprise I found out that the mill was run by water. I have read of the big mills that were run by water, but never in my life have I seen one until last week and I must confess it was wonderful
 I was taken to the big dam of the creek and there I saw MT. Williams open the trap door and let the water run from the dam into long wood en trough, that ran to the mill 250 yards long. Soon the trough be- gan to overflow, and what a pretty sight it made to see the water fall irg from the trough about 35 feet high. Then he set the gear in place to the machine that grinds the meal. All was made ready.
 The corn, a barrel of It. was put into big wooden hopper and every thing was set for the grinding of the corn into meal. The trap door at the mill let the water come rushing in from the overflowing trough and be- gan to fill the pit (deep. too) be- low the mill. It was only a few sec onds until the mill was In working order and the corn was slowly being ground into meal. I went around to see the meal come out and what a pretty sight, There the meal was coming down a small chute. pure white meal, warm and it tasted fine.
 After the corn had been ground into meal I saw MT. Williams shut the water off and go down below the mill to change the gears to the machine that make the feed for horses and cows. When he had changed gears he let the water in again and soon 1t began to turn the feed machine. Corncobs. peas and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

well deserves. He puts his heart and soul into scout work, but is not appreciated as much IS he might be. The boys do not realize that Troop 52 has the best meeting place in the district, and the best leader. Mir White has every good wish of the boys for 1922, and many years to come. He practices scouting and scout principles, and Is boy with tho rest of us when we go out to camp or to the woods. Long may his good work continue!
 Think what you have accomplished for 1921. Can you make 1922 a bet ter year? I know one person who can. Can you profit by your mis- takes made In 19217 The year has seen Joys, sorrows. tears, gladness, weeping and rejoicing.
 Every scout can make 1923 . bet ter year in many. ways. And also those who are not scouts can help. Be kind, helpful and work hard. If work ever hurt man we haven't seen the man.
 IT. B. M, Troop 51,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

Also he said troop 19 has got good chance to get 1t because some of the boys would not do their duty when asked to go on hikes and do good turns. We are all hoping that the points turned in this past week will give us the cup and flag. Oh, but we will have regular blowout if we get the flag.
 Christmas week the ones that did not go to camp were supposed to go on hikes every night and do good turns, but there were not but five boys who were ready to go to camp, so we decided to call it off.
 am going to try to tell you something of some of the hikes we had: Wednesday night all were sup posed to meet at the Hunter Street church at 6:30 p. m. Waiting until $40 p. m. for boys to come, we de- cided to move on to where we were going. Our scout master, Elmer Erickson, said. How about going to the woods near Vineville?" Every body was glad to get started.
 Went to Vinevi1le
 We arrived at good place to make a fire about 7:30 D. m. After getting a big fire made we had some crazy acts by Elmer Erickson, better known as ''Tarzan of the Apes," or "Tur- key" When you don't feel good and have not got a bit of life in you, well come around and Doctor Turkey will cure you with some of his acts.
 We divided the troop into six teams, four in each team. One team would hide while the other teams would hunt. We sure did have some fun playing that, too. Next thing on the program was we started some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
BUILD OWN BRIDGE

When Troop Il of Syracuse heard that the truck which was bringing them the timber necessary to build a bridge which was to be a part of their demonstration at the Bellevue Heights Methodist church was stuck Tn the mud, the boys hastily col- lected some boards and built the bridge just the same. To prove the structure was substantial the entire troop of 24 boys stood on 1t. Hay- ing finished the demonstration they went out and helped get the truck out of the mud. The demonstration was in charge of Scout Master F. Schuyler White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

rough stuff. It was not good for anybody to be standing without they had eyes in the back of their head, because about the time you would get hit once you would be ready to sit down or lie down.
 Good Time With One
 Some of the boys started to picking on a little boy and we liked not to have got them to stop. The little boy weighed about 200 pounds.
 Turkey" called the troop together and we started home. Bill Hines lost a good hat playing at the camp fire. We arrived home about 11:30 D. m. This past Friday night INT. Mac" our scout master, decided to go on another hike to the woods behind the church. "Mr. Mac" sent Good Look ing Motley" Closed Eyes Monk Adams, Penny Kyle Tea McDuffie," "Tarzan of the Apes" Erickson on be- fore the troop to get good fire be- fore the troop arrived.
 We had a good fire when the troop arrived.
 More Rough Stuff
 Everybody started some more rough stuff "Two-Bits" Mcdonald, "Chink" Mills, Pork Chops" Bice, whisky" Yarbrough, Penny Kyle Tea" McDuffie started the fireworks. I think every boy got his dose be- cause we would take one at the time. pile on top of him till we thought he had got enough. This did not last long. because Turkey" broke it up. He started after "Two-Bits" and my self. I think he chased us all over those woods, but he never did catch us. We have got a Star Scout" at last. He Is Leon Franklin.
 WILLIAM MDUFFIE,
 Troop Reporter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

to pass their tests when they are ready to take examinations
 For a while Tram Sessions will go with Mir. Shine to visit the Scout troops, and break him into harness They will visit their first troops Fri day night.
 Maybe that wlll bs yoursl
 Likes Camp Work
 Right away, after MT. Shine got Into town, the Scout Editor had an interview with him--in which hs declared he was very enthusiastic on the subject of camping--and as this is what the scouts are particularly delighted with, too. 1t Is expected that Camp Andrews will become even more popular. and a lot of work be done out there Tn the way of get ting ready for tests and making ef- ffciency points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
THAT DIFFICULT JOB

If we spend about half the energy we waste in finding excuses for wait ing till the day after tomorrow be- fore tackling the awkward job in try Ing to do 1t, we should be Aauazed to find how easy the difficultf n gk are. Postpone the difficult problem, the unpleasant task and you will not only find that the difficulties increase and the unpleasantness grows, but Chat your own inclination to face up to 1t and your own capacity to at- tempt it proportionately decline and fall. The easiest time to do the diff ficult things is now, and the way to conquer our fears is to go forward.
 "Fooling YourseIfv
 IT. is always easier for a chap to fool himself about his energy and ability than it is for him to fool others, especially about his energy. When you feel like you are doing more than any other man in the class stop and think whether 1t is really so. Think of the other mems abili- ties and opportunities and compare them with your own. Then remem- Der what they are doing, probably without saying too much about 1t. You will likely find that their work Is better worth praise and admiration than your own. It is always poor poll icy to spend a lot of time admiring your own work.
 Contributed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

been associate scout master in At lanta for two years.
 Hard At It
 Mir. Shine has been at work at headquarters all this week, trying to get things strengthened out, and found much stuff piled up and wait ing to be done, placed where he could handle it by the capable service of Miss I. B. Gingold. office secretary
 He was entertained at the South ern club at luncheon on his arrival by Scout Commissioner F. H. An drews and Dan Dimlck. president of the Scout council.
 All boys will be glad to know that MT, Shine plans a court of honor to meet at regular intervals. and that those scouts who wish to rise in their work will have the opportunity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
NO BOY PROBLEM

Butte, Mont, is conducting a scout leaders training course. It's scout executive, Benjamin Owen, claims that further extension of scouting in the city is practically impossible until adequate leadership Is assured. There is no boy problem in Butte so far as scouts are concerned. It Is mans problem" says MT. Owen. Give us competent, trained leader ship and we can organize scores of troops in Butte, which will save any question of boys welfare"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
NOTICE. wooDLAwN SCOUTS

NOIIO0p WOODLA"N SOOOIS Troop 52 will go on weinie roast Saturday night. We wish to invite Troops 57, 29 and the Girl Scouts of Troop to go with us on this hike. All the young folks of Woodlawn are invited to go along. too. We are going to Deaths Valley" Everyone who goes will be required to bring a pocket full of "hot dogs" and handful of buns" A good time is in store for all.
 Date: Saturday night, January 2. Time: About 6:30 D. m.
 Where: To Deaths Valley" What for: To have a "weinie" roast.
 Hike: Come one, come all
 TROOP BOOSTER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

prick up their ears and make up their minds that they are going to show 'em what's what.
 We don't want 49 to get that cup next time!" they avow. We believe those boys have the idea that they've, got a gift, anyhow"
 Troop 49, which has won the cup. is composed of some of the finest youths anywhere. They are led by Scout Master c. w. Mcdonald, and If you want to know what sort of work CT he Is, read wilburn McDufffe's re- port on activities of the troop lately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

kets and ponchos kept the boys warm. besides the fire was kept going all night. Being the first night in the woods and .under tents for some of the boys they also had the add 3onal experience of turning out abdX4 a. m. to put camp in shape for avfhun- derstorm which quickly passed over without any damage.
 After an early breakfast and i'm spection, the troop got down to the business of the day and considerable time was devoted to signal work. First aid and other work in scout ing, which was tho principal object of the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

WlUfflIK
 Camp was established Tuesday eve ming. October Il, on Staten Island by Scout Masters W. s. Kenyon and pr. L. D. Ives. The start from Flatbush was made after school hours; the first detail reaching the camping place in the woods shortly after dark, laying out the camp by lantern light. The second detail arrived In time to participate in campfire meeting which included initiation of two re- cruits. Six tents were arranged in A semi-circle about 10 feet from the fire with the headquarters tent across and facing the others. Plenty of blan-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

The reports which have reached Birmingham about him are these: Hes level-headed executive, who can carry on in big ways, and capa- ble of being turned loose on his own initiative"
 This, 1t Is declared, has been proved in Atlanta. from which city Birmingham procured him.
 He broke Into the scout game seven and & half years ago, at Hous- ton, Tex, as an assistant scout mas ter. Since that time he served in the World war for two years-and when again into scout service. He has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
HOLD COURT OF HoNOR

Thirty-five Boy Scouts of Lima O., were promoted recently from sec ond to first-class rank at a formal Court of Honor,meeting. D. r. Stalls worth, scout executive, and his son Harold, each received at this meet ing the Veteran Scout badge, repre- senting five years of continuous ser vice in scouting. Preceding the Court of Honor session the scouts were the guests of the court at din- ner in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

Naturally great enthusiasm will swell the breasts of the Fortyniners who already think they have the best looking Scout boat that will ride the waves at Camp Andrews this year.
 h Awarded Quarterly
 This cub is awarded every three 'onths-but is never given away. It sses from troop to troop as good
 k goes on.
 Troer s9 having won the cup for efe cuArfsr ending September 30 and ths Surfter ending December a1. the oshsx ses 1t troops are beginning to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
SHOW HOW IT IS DONE

In order to show the public just what scouts do and why every boy should be scout. the Mansfield, O., Boy Scouts recently held a demon 'stration at Central park, showing first aid, signaling, fire building and other scout activities. Special stress was laid on how to roll pack, what to carry In it. how to put up tent and the correct manner of sleeping in blanket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
TRENT0N NEWS

Members of the Kiwanis club have pledged themselves to raise s13,50t for tho maintenance of scouting ir the city. One hundred and fifty scouts and 14 scout masters of Tren- ton ushered at the Harvard-Prince- ton game. Troop 204. connected with the School for the Dear, had hike last Saturday, practicing firemaking tracking and cooking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
The Boy Scouts Al Ouer To1U11
Wilburn McDuffe tn Under
 the Wire With Fine Report

At last thought would write something from Troop 49 to The AgeHerad Miss Hall asked about three months write something We had meeting After ing the scout oath we all took
 Leon Franklin called the r with with Mcdonald not be his fault did not the flag because he said he had done his best get the boys work hard and hike when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
Here's a New Years Greeting

Here's New Years greeting President scout masters and deputy commissioners of
 T thank for of the even better work in this of possibilities
 q asking rally Roland L. Shine aid worthy of This feel you will do
 "Wth to eachin individually, DAN DIMICK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
"Greeting. to Scouts.

A"sS to Scouts
 We'll, fellows. the Christmas holi- days are over and indeed I hope every one of you scouts in Birming- ham had grand and glorious time. Now our new year has begun and let's see just how much good we can do this year. Let's do all we can for someone else and let our watch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
oLDEsT TROOPS

Buffalo, N. r.. has two troops of Boy Scouts which are almost as old as scouting in America. One under Scout Master Baldwin. Is Il years old; another under Scout Master Bar ret, is 10 years old.--Special.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
A Message Fron, the Man Who Wants to
 Make Scouting Here Best in the Word

| you exeutye fort h eyer19
 is a Hf Bmngh wnre eroadpr ofsco q
 of 0 make B the b Il they rid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
Siluer Louing Cup IS
 Captured by Troop 49
Other Troops Vow These Fellows Won't Get It Next Quarter and Think Mir. McDonald's Boys Imagine They've Got Permanent Gift-Lots of
 Pep in Next Contest" They Say

The silver loving awarded the efficiency been by Troop 49.
 Troop 19 has good york; but 49 the and thus the the last given they'll n al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
RADIO LICENSES COUNT

According to recent ruling any scout who holds an amateur radio license conferred by the United States government Is entitled to the merit badge in wireless without fur ther examination-Speci
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
SCOUT MASTERS, MEETING

Great interest centers around the scout masters meeting which Is to be held Monday night. January g, at p. m., at the Southern club. All scout masters are urged to bc present---as we'll as assistant scout masters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
From Troop 262, Brooklyn

The second overnight since Troop 262 formed this headquaes at the Grace Reformed chapel Fabush granted regular months already than doubled its membership and be able show complete
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
Photo by Baird.

All scouts who read this page have very frequently read Horace's contri- buttons and reports. He has turned in some good stories-and writes well. He comes naturally by this gift, his father, J. A. MacKnig ght, hav- ing been former newspaper man, and the editor of several newspapers. Horace is now in high school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

He is a scout who knows how to take hard knocks or discipline, and comes to him-without losing his head. All of which scouting teaches; but yet there are some boys who can't toe the mark. Because the jobs not easy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
HoU Corn Meal IS Made,
 Scout Has Fine Days Trip

Friday father and brother hunting This Thursday We with uncle Early the after long ride automobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
New Scout ExecutiUe Busy at Office
 and Getting Lot Of Good Work Done
By MignOn Hall

the thing in scouting ksH s the ene an hs take uph i rwoa a co edquat n he f County
 h scout like yomg nhmsdfan he so h forgotten what it hmenso o b baboy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

The Christmas treat for needy fami- lies was a success. and everyone was satisfied. HORACE MKNIGHT-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06
AE-TED THE HOL DAsLS'

This the picture of a
 this kind of look TX to school after play days finished
 fhis glimpse of other he's and that's the main thing The the cackes remind him of how he little bty school big trion miles
 Concerning these things however the editor
 It also be that the laughing because he astronomer out of this that looking he'll always be looking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-06

wo % that % @ 3 Dt @ na % 0Sr @ % Tsi & M gan
   utnroO forgotten s are p a exams vii e r ngsped
The Washington times., 1922-08-13
DIR SHOULD SUPPORT SHIP SUBSIDY BILL, SAYS TV OCONNO

making possible an American mar.
chant marine and Increasing tho
demand for American tonnage we
are furnishing greater employment
for American seamen, Not only
win It increase the need FOR Amer,
lean seamen, but II will bring
about the employment of Amsri-
cans where new foreigners are
employed,
The plan is especially designed
to preserve to American iaber that
higher standard of living which
custom has we'll established, real
king that marine labor has re-
mained 30 long unprotected net
withstanding other American labor
is 90 protected from foreign corn.
petition. II Is certain that any
policy which violates the principle
of higher American wages to meet
the higher standard OF living
would not long endure as a means
of holding Americans to the sea,
and this In my opinion Ia a pre-
requisite to the success Of our mer.
chant marine. Our ships to be ef.
ficIent must be American manned.
American marine wages at pre-
sent, however. are too low and out
OF balance with other American
wages. The same differential be
tween American and foreign
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

pending shipping bill because Il
represented the result of most COM
prehensive and careful study by
the best expert opinion and au-
thorities, and because It means the
doing of q thing which Congress
had already decreed in the Jones
act should be done in a different
form, although Cor good reasons
impracticable of application,
The only question Ia, then, will
the plan presented provide the
necessary substantial aid with the
minimum cost from national funds
to guarantee a merchant marine
and its availability in a war
emergency believe II will. More
over, I believe the American peo-
PIE will never sanction the re-
tirement of the shipping board as
an operator of a portion of the
merchant marine until they have
been assured that there Is set up
a certain and more feasible plan,
such as is proposed in this bill.
I am, Of course, looking at this
question from the broad national
standpoint, but 1 cannot overlook
Its effect upon the welfare Of
American marine labor as against
foreign labor. Our labor. no
doubt. already realizes thai IN
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

marine wages must exist a. does
exist between American and for.
eisn wages In other industries.
We should not be influenced by
the comparison Of marine labor
rates drawn In the present abner-
NAL situation, which is due en-
tirely to the present industrial de-
preston in this country. The pres
ent abnormally low wages on
American ships will not continue,
or else eur ships will be manned
by foreigners and net Americans.
The higher standard Of living In
this country. and I might say the
higher cost of living, Is generally
we'll understood. /
We know that when business
picks up the American seaiaeH
will be attracted TO other ind"s-
tries, and this condition can be met
only by assisting the ship owner
to the extent that he will ne en-.
abled to pay the higher American
wage upon his ship.
I should fecommend most ear
nestly. therefore, that a. regards
the factor of-American and foreign
wage differentials you view IL
from the permanent standpoint Of
what ought TO be. and necessarily
must be. rather than what 10 the
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

sent the prevailing viewpoint Of
the marine and waterfront work
ers. We have been doing as much
as possible along the line Of Amer
ioanising American ships without
a ship subsidy, but we must make
It obligatory on private owners
under the proposed legislation to
carry a large percentage Of Amer
leans in their crews, not alone be-
cause we want real American
merchant marine for purposes Of
trade, but also as matter OF
protection, in order that the ships
may be available as naval auxil-
iaries. ....
The provisions Of the merchant
marine bill in general provide that
ne vessel shall be entitled to dirent
aid unless it's crew for the first
year shall be SO per cent American
citizens aside from officers, who
must be lee per cent American
citizens. The remainder must be
eligible to citizenship. thus barring
Asiatics. After the third year the
percentage Is raised to Sc 90 per
cent American citizens. This ap-
plies In all departments, except
the stewards of passenger vessels.
Joined In recommending TO the
President the plan reflected In the
The Washington times., 1922-08-13
.Muddie's own Little Son:

"Muddie's Own Little Son:
sI suppose you are mad at your
poor little Muddie again because
she was not here when you called
yesterday afternoon.
IT went 10 town to buy my new
suit. bought q little peach and
a nice hat. too. WIN meet you
Mnday night sure and we win do
somethins--anything. ! don't care
what.
"But please don't be cross at
your little Muddie. dear. for you
don't know how much I appreci,
ate your staying with little Muddie.
instead Of going away.
"Dick wants me TO 90 to work
for him this summer, and ! told
him / would not 80, 30 he 10 sore
az me, too, now. / should worry.
.As long as I have you, dear
I don't give . cuss for any Of
them. Now tell me that i am full
Of fancy, as you always do, dear.
but I am not. dear; / am Just sim
ply getting around TO do a. ] wish
70 do.
Everything % Just about over
I. between Russell and I. Just a few
finishing touches and whoops, my
dear-you know what mean!
weli, dear, viii meet you at
Park street subway about p. m.
Monday evening without fall.
Believe me to be always.
''Your own.
"BABY MUDDIE."
Another note from the same girl
read:
MY LITTLE SON:
"I win be In to see you wednes-
day evening. $50 and Copley.
HIoteI. I was coming In tonight.
dear, but I am too tired and It
makes me 90 cross because can't
get a Job.
Listen, dear. want you to
have five dollars for your Mud
die on wednesday evening, two
dollars for my watch and three
dollars for me. Am letting you
know ahead Of time 80 you can
get It. as you asked me to do once
before.
BE on time, dear. won't you,
and I'll wait at Copley. Oceans
Of love and-one-two-three.
YOUR OWN BABY MUDDIE."
Another from the same pen ran;
DEAR FLEMMIE: