davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-11-23

While South Dakota has In recent
years increased the acreage tf no
tatoes 1872 per cent. she has decreased
the yield in bushels IL percent. With
improved methods Of se I'D treatment
and spraying and proper methods Of
rotation. this loss should have been
avoided.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
Members of Mormon
Church to Address
Great Falls Meet

Apostle j. E. Talmadge and Bishop
Wells of the Mormon church will
speak at Edison hall Monday evening
on the subject of The Attitude of
Mormonism Towards the World"
Apostle Talmadge is widely known as
a scientist and is a member of the
Royal Society of Edinburgh. Bishop
Wells is one of the presiding bishops
Of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
Chicago Mercantile
Company Corrects
Errors In Prices

The Chicago Mercantile company
Saturday called attention to an error
appearing in their advertisement in
Saturday mornings Tribune. The adj
vertisement listed apples at u pounds
for ST, while u pounds for 80 cents
was the price which the store intended
TO quote. Pumpkins were listed Mt 10
cents a pound. while it was intended
that they should be quoted at 10 cents
aach.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
Masterson to Speak
Here hi Evening

DR.. T. J. Masterson will give a lee
ture under the auspices of the Psyche
logical union at Edison hall Sunday
evening at 8 o'clock. DR.. Masterson
gave several lectures recently under
the auspices of the American Legion,
and announced Saturday that he will
remain in Great Falls throughout the
winter,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
Few To Take Cash Bonus

Washington, D. C.-Ninety per cen.
Of the ex-service men will take paid
up insurance, home aid, vocational
training OF land settlement instead
of cash money, if the national adjust
ed compensation legislation is passed
by Congress, officials of the Veterans
Of Foreign Wars here assert. The
organization has asked its member
ship and all other veterans to notify
their Washington headquarters as to
which option is favored, so that the
evidence may be submitted to Con-
grcss. Thousands of men, less than
half Of them members Of the organi-
cation, have Joined a national commit
tee 20 educate" the other veterans
to the advantages of the options other
than cash, The Veterans Of Foreign
Wars expects the passage Of the nat
ional bonus bill in Congress within
the next 30 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
Valentino Makes Friends
1.-The Sheik' Has Big Day With Large
Audience at Idle Hour
Yesterday

The Idle Hour Theatcr was packed
and iammed at each OF the five shoi"S
Of "The Sheik," which was given yes
terday. Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan,
who is Rudolph Valentino, steals the
beautiful Diana from her caravan m
the desert and carries her to his desert
strong hold. He has accomplished all
this in the spirit or revenge and ha-
tired, but soon falls deeply in love with
his captive Then troubles upon tr0u-
bles, until finally she learns to lcve
him. She is kidnapped BY 4 desert ban
dit. He goes to her rescue-but
book has been written about all that.
The picture is full Of thrills, Of ma
jestic scenes, of daredevil riding and
of unexpected Incidents. 1t has all the
charm that has made it into the NEST
sensational and popular production of
the season. 1t will remain at the Idle
Hour today and tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
Disabled Soldier Makes
$4,000 On l0-Acre Farm

At Congress Heights, a suburb Of
Washington, u. c., there is . disabled
former service man who made a
profit Of $4,000 on ten-acrc tract Of
land during the past year. This man,
John Pierce by name, is {: government
trainee at Maryland Agricultural
College and although he has not fin
ished his course. last year was 5v far
the biggest year that he ana his father
have ever experienced on their farm.
Young Pierce took over full marriage
ment Of their place for tie IirsI time
in 1921.
According to his service record
Pierce is suffering from the after cf-
fects of gas and from gunshot
wound in his right forearm. lie is one
Of Il group of &c disabled men being
retained in project" farm work at the
Maryland Institute Although there
IRE total of 1GG men being re-trained
al the college. Pierce is recognized as
the leader of the project" working
group and is considered one of the
most successful students among all the
disabled men at the college.
The principle product of the Pierce
farm was tomatoes, of which more
than 700 boxes were raised, selling in
the Washington markets for total of
S1.155. In addition TO these Pierce
sold % barrels Of string beans and 8
barrels Of peas for total value Of
$50; quantity of beets for $3.50. and
. lot of lettuce for another $3.50. TO-
gether with $50 worth of cabbage,
making in all total Of 1885. Be-
sides these products Pierce also raised
2 acres of late beans. 2 acres OF corn.
1-2 acres of sninach, 1-2 acres Of
turnips. one-half acre of sweet pota-
toes and one-half acre of kale, most
Of which were sold and went to make
ND for the cost of labor Of two men
hired for about two months during the
summer. Pierce also painted The
horse on his farm d.tfng the year.
The plan under which Pierce md
The other 35 "proiect" men worked
was to take the lecture and dcmonstra-
ton course for special students in
monthly farming and horticulture.
This Is two-Vear course and during
the summer each student is required
to select farm site or project. He be-
igns the purchase Of this farm and
eoes to work m it. Tie same success
is not expected of each student as
Pierce, who already had nosSession Of
his own farm. met with. but each
man dnrine the past year showed a
marked degree Of success,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
Rules About Bank Check
Writing Worth CHANGING at

Do not write checks with lead
pencil. To do this is the height Of
carelessness.
2. Do not typewrite the amount line
of your checks. Always use acid
proof ink.
8. Do not use check with an
erasure in it. Banks are not obi
gated to know who made the changes.
4. Do not make checks payable to
cash or bearer. Issue them payable
to myself" which requires your en-
dorsement when cashing them.
5. Do not issue checks to strangers
in exchange for cash. Tell them to
buy postal money ocders
6. Do not cash checks for strangers.
This will stop traffic in stolen checks.
T. Keep all check books and paid
checks in locked compartment. Bur-
glars do not steal current numbered
checks. They extract blank checks
from the middle OF the back of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
Your Income Tax Returns

Taxpayers have fifteen days, na5
including Sundays. in which to ti:e
their income tax returns for the cal
endar year 1921. To a,a.>: penalty,
the returns, accompanied by at least
one quarter OF the tax, must be in the
hands OF the collector of internal rev
enue, or a deputy collector on or be-
fore midnight OF March Is.
Returns may be mailed or flied IN
person at the Office Of the collector at
Richmond, Va, and the branch offices.
Payment may be made by check.
money order II in cash. II made al
branch office, payment should be by
money order or check. 20 avoid danger
Of loss in transmission to tie Office Ci
the collector.
Where in exceptional cases, such as
illness or absence, a taxpayer is IN
able to make return within the tim"
prescribed, an extension of not to cX-
coed 80 days may be obtained upon ap-
plication TO the collector. Such extern
sions viii be ESanted only when, N
the Judgment Of the collector, further
time is actually required for thu max
ing of an accurate return. Appll@a-
ton for such extension must be made
prior to March Is.
The absence or illness Of one or
more officers OF q corporation vii! no;
be accepted as a reasonable cause Tor
failure TO file the return within inc
prescribed time, unless it is satiSi;:@-
torily shown that there were no other
principal! officers available and sum:
GENTLY informed as to the affairs OF
The corporation to make and vcrl;y
the return.
As a condition Of granting an eEten-
sion Of time for filing Il return, the
collector may require the submission
of tentative return. Tentative re-
turns will not be accepted unless per
mission is obtained previous to filing.
A copy of the authority for filing inc
tentative return must be attached
thereto when filed. Where taxpayer
files q tentative return and fails TO
file a complete return within the peri
cd Of the extension requested by INN,
the complete return when filed is sub
icct to penalties prescr:b1 for delIn-
quency.
IF before the end of a 30-day en-
tension granted by the collector, an
accurate return can not be made an
appeal for further extension must
be made to the Con- missioner OF m
ternal Revenue, Washington, D. IT,,
with full recital OF the causes for
the delay. The commissioner will not
grant an additional extension without
Z clear showing that 4 complete return
can not be made at the end Of the 30
day period. For failure to file Z re-
turr on time, the taxpayer becomes
liable to . penalty OF not more than
$1,000 and further penalty of %
per cent Of the amount Of tax due. IN
less he later files 4 return and 1t IS
satisfactorily shown that the dc!In-
auency was due TO reasonable canse
and net 10 wilfull neglect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
One Of the Wars Greatest Hero

One Of the Wars Greatest Heroes
Boise, ldaho-The newly elected
commander of the Santa Ann post Of
The Veterans Of Foreign Wars here,
George 7. Fleet, has the following
war record, taken from official re-
cords Enlisted in. 1915, served on
the Mexican border with 18th In
fantry; went to France with the
first boatload Of American soldiers,
arriving June 27, 1917; first wound
ed in action Ort. II, 1917 and later
wounded six other times and gassed
twice. Was in all engagements with
the First division, and rose from en-
listed man to the rank Of captain in
the regular army on June 10, 1913.
Decorated with the Distinguished Ser
vice Cross. French Legion Of Honor,
French Croiy de Guerre, and later
retired April IS, 1921 for disability.
He is now on active duty with the Of
ficers reserve corps here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
The Worlds Diet
Rice forms the staple food of about
one third Of the worlds population.

Rice forms the staple food Of about
onc-third Of the worlds population
Although oatmeal is regarded ai
In, Scotch national breakfast food,
The United States produces and COLI
sumes far more of this food than any
other country. The largest oatmeal
mill in the world, it is claimed, is To-
Gated at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
European factories each week pre-
duce about 1G.000,000 pounds Of a:ti-
fetal butter with cocoanut oil as the
base.
In forty years the per capita OF
sugar consumption in the United
States has increased from Is to 50
pounds.
Pound for pound, walnuts and but
ternuts equal III food value juicy
steak; contain more protein Tissue
building food), than white bread and
only one-third less than eggs
A quart of oysters is estimated 10
cQual III 1lOufiSllHcilL tHlce-ioul Ills ~
a pound Of beef.
Peas were raised in Europe more
than 1000 years ago.
Boston baked beans, now used by
the armies Of the world, come princi-
pally from New Jersey. One plant
alone has capacity of 5000 cans an
hour.
Beans reach maturity twice as rap
idly under electric light as in daylight
alone.
About 40 per cent of all the peas
grown in America are raised in Wis
consin. One years production from
1860 acres reached 1856 tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01

Mckinney, Mr.. and Mrs. viii Me
Kenney,, Mrs. Ruth Mckinney, Mr..
and Mrs. A. English, Mrs. L. Suth-
erland, Mrs R. Hamilton, Miss
Blanche Talbert, Miss Katie Schoenie
Miss Goldie Lunsford, Miss Hilda
Roland, Miss Ruth Sutherland. Miss
Bessie Woodland, Miss Thelma
Rowles, of FrancoGia, Va. Mr.. Brad
ford Chapel, Mr. Leonard McKen-
ney, Mr.. Harry Roland, Mr.. Henry
Furr, Mr.. Lester Cleveland, of Bar
croft, Va. After late hour the
guests departed wishing Mrs. Ham
ilton many happy birthdays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
dow envelope

dow envelope
~. Write your checks on sensitized
paper. The difference in cost is we'll
spent.
b. Use the best style Of mechanical
protection for writing the amount
line. Your banker will tell you the
best device.
ii. Reconcile your bank account ut
least once a month. Banks monthly
statements demand this, and your pro-
lection makes it imperative.
Is. If you make mistake in writ
ing your deposit slip destroy il COM
pletely. Check artists often frequent
bank corridors to obtain sample sigma
| turcS-From Greater Utica"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
Oldest War Veteran Dies

New York, n. Y.-The oldest mem
Der of the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
believed to have been the Oldest vet
eran of the Mexican War, died here
recently. He das Emanuel /. Open
heimer, aged lU years. His term
of service started in 1916 when he
enlisted and became member of the
field Scott. Representatives of the
Indian, Civil, Spanish american and
World War attended his funeral. He
was a member Of Argonne Post
No. LOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
Oh, Willie, Willie!

Little Willie had been hearing his
father boast to his friends of his new
car, and its ability TO take the stenpest
hills. At the Sunday supper table he
suddenly astonished his parents By
demanding:
"Pa. does the Lord Almighty own n
Rolls-Ficrce. too?"
Great Scott. no. SON Whatever put
that into your head?'
swell. at Sunday school we had n
hymn that went. IF 7 love Him. whnA
I die He will take me home on high "
Greater Utica.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
books.

books.
8. Immediately upon receipt Of
checks indorse them payable to your
bank. If they are lost or stolen they
can not then be cashed.
8. Deposit in your bank account al!
incoming checks. 1t is dangerous to
establish a precedent by cashing
them.
10. Start the written amount line 1T
the extreme left edge OF the check and
write the words c.ose together. This
method maks it impossible to chang :
the words or to add others.
IL. Write the payee's address on
the check whenever advisable. Such
checks should not be mailed in a win
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01

bill being drafted would impose
direct tax to raise the s45,OOO,O0O
necessary for the adjustment of COM
pensation. The idea is to avoid the
wait that would be necessary if a con-
atituti0nal amendment were to be
mt thru. The referendum on the bo-
nus was passed by large majority
but was declared unconstitutional,
making necessary the passage of new
legislation before the payments are
,nalp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
High Rent For Boston Offices

Boston. Mass.-The Veterans of
Foreign Wars here are excited over
the discovery that the Veterans Bu-
reau in Boston has been paying
S154 800 per year office rent, as re-
vealed in Congress by Representa-
tiv rockingham, Of the Bay state.
He charges the Bureau with being
"indefensibly extravaganza, and sug-
gests that more money be spent for
the care Of the disabled relief in
Massachusetts. The organization with
maintains a service bureau for it's
disabled members and assists them in
getting their claims thru the bureau.
VIII Decorate French Unknown
Soldiers
Washington, d. C.-The Veterans
of Foreign Wars is arranged to be-
stow the medal and insignia Of the
order upon the Unknown French Sol
dier buried under the Arc de Triumph
in Paris. Arrangements have been
made with the French government for
the ceremonies, which will take place
July 9TH, according to present plans,
and not Of heartfelt thanks and ap-
probation" from the French COVER
mcnt for the ceremonies, which will
take place July 18th, according to pre-
sent plans, and note of heartfelt
thanks and appreciation" from the
French government has been received
here by NJ. Jusserand, the Frencl.
Ambassador, and presented to the or
ganiZatiCn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01

Mrs. Cora Hamilton was given a
delightful surprise birthday party by
host of friends at her home in
South Lee street Monday evening
February 9th. The evening was
spent in music and dancing, after
which refreshments We're served.
Among the guests present were Mr..
and Mrs. W. McKenney, Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Davis Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Payne, Mrs. A. Akers, Mrs. L.
Perrigo, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Rowles,
OF Bancroft, Va, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
Expect Federal Bonus Soon

I3NVVVI T VF!tI dI DVI1u5 oUOI
New York, n. Y.-National Off
GERS Of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars
were elatcd here on recaspt of news
from Washington that the Republi-
cans in the Senate had agreed to pass
& soldiers bonus bill at the present
session and only a handful of those
present expressed themselves as op-
messed to action at this time. The vet
Grams feel that The time is coming
souH, tho more than three years after
the Arrlisticc, when their rate of pay
will be adjusted by the Federal gov
cement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
Veterans Bureau

NEW YORK STATE BONUS
Albany. N. Y.-The Veterans of
Foreign Wars are working for leg
isiation at this session of the legisla-
ture that will pay the Empire state
ex-service men a bonus CT $40 Per
month before the close Of 1921. The
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks and
appreciation to all those who were
so kind in extending their services
at the sudden death of our dear
daughter, Miss Elsie Bagott: and for
the beautiful floral tributes and use
of automobiles.
Mrs. Minnie Baggott
51-1p and Family,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
IN MEMORIAM

IN sad but loving remembrance OF
our father, Henry Tyler, who depart
ed this life eleven years ago today,
March 1, 1911.
Slip. Miss Sarah f. Tyler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01

"Been having another mothers
club meeting here today, Nary"
"How did you guess ?"
"By the empty cigarette box
Judge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
NEWS IN THE GAZETTE
1O8 Years Ago
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
Commercial and Political
TUESDAY, MARCH |, 1914
FRIENDS OF THE NAVY

The new army bill providing
for an augmented bounty and
pay to the soldiers. will newt
ably annihilate our already too
limited naval establishment. The
seamen, whose terpls of enlist
ment are constantly expiring,
cannot be induced to re-enter the
naval service.-Thcy will all be-
come soldiers, unless cores
pondent augmentation Of bounty
and pay is provided for the
marine service. The admin!stra-
ton gave something like a death
blow to the public service, by
their impolite bill in favor Of
privateer men. This act will give
it a finishing stroke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01
COACHING

Geography, Latin and other subjects.
Apply I'LL Duke Street slip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-03-01

About 40 per cent of all the peas
grown in America are raised in Wis
consin. One years production from
1860 acres reached 1856 tons.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-03-24
CLEAN UP, PAINT UP AND
DRESS UP AT SAME TIME
Elizabeth City Will Merge TWO Cele-
brations in One During Week
of April 2 to

"Drcss up yourself dress up your
home and dress up your surroundings
is the slogan for DreSs-Up Week to
be- observed in Elizabeth City from APP
ril 4 to April s. Elizabeth City mcr-
chants have beStirrcd themselves dur
ing the past week and are still bestir-
ring themselves to make the biggest
possible showing of new spring mer-
chandisc in their respective stores dur
ing the advertised week. DresS-up
Week will not be a week of special
sales. but week of unusual merchan-
disc displays at reasonable prices to
make cvcrybody's thoughts turn to new
apparcling. new home furnishings. dec
orations and the like. National Clean
T-p and Paint-Up Week, April to Ap-
ril s. ties right in with Dress-Up Week
and Elizabeth City is going to pant
up and clean up, as well as dress up
Full particulars of what promises to
be one of the biggest events staged IN
Elizabeth City will be published IN TINS
newspaper next week. Don't miss next
weeks issue.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-03-24
GOVERNOR MORRISON TO
SEE THE SHAD CAUGHT
Executive and Fisheries Commissioners
to Make Trip Over Fishing
Grounds Next Week

\ special meeting of the y. {. Fish
cries Commission Board will be held at
Edcnton Monday afternoon. March ~
at 3 o'clock p. m., at which all members
of the Commission are expected to be
present. Governor Cameron Morrison
will Join the Commission at Edenton
and the Governor and the Commission
Crs will make a trip over the upper
North Carolina Sounds studying Shad
fishing operations and the industry gen
orally. The party will touch at Manteo
and possibly other points. concluding
the trip Mt Morehead City or Beaufort
on Friday. March 81.
The members of the Commission arc
!. X. Dixon. Trenton. \. c.; S. y. Han
cock. Beaufort. y. c.: f. II. Freeman
Wilmington. y. c.: DIR. ]. c. Baum
Poplar Branch. \. c., and W. q. Saun-
dcrs. Elizabeth City. Fisheries Com
missioner John \. Nelson himself will
convey the party over the Sounds on
the Fisheries Commission yacht Attain
tic.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1922-03-24
MAYOR GOODWIN
NOT TO RESIGN
Municipal Ownership Commit,
lee Functsoaing Arn,c-
ably Again

Elizabeth City's special committee to
whom has been delegated the task OF
giving the city municipality owned lights,
water and sewerage is functioning ami
cably this week after q farc-uD last
week which threatened to disrupt the
committee and bring about the rcsig-
nation of Mayor Goodwin himself
The Board of Aldermen appointed a
committee composed Of two Of its own
members and the Mayor to work with
two similar committees from the Cham
Der Of Commerce and Retail Merchants
Association. making = joint committee
of nine. This committee was to thrcSh
over NIL the facts and submit Il rec
ommcndation to the Board of Alder
men. The Aldermen We're to be relieved
of all the work of listening 10 experts
and getting figures and the Aldermen
were to finally pass upon their work.
But last week some of the Aldermen
got sore because they didn't know what
the committee was doing. Things were
gong on luSlV" luf CbillIINtNt il'''- =
ingS and all the Aldermen wanted TO
listen in and hear everything that was
going on. At this point Mayor Good
wins patience was nearly exhausted
and he threatened to resign rather than
be ctcrnally in Il row. But something
happened and Mayor Goodwin will not
resign. Everything seems to be har-
monious now and all the Aldermen can
attend the committee meetings if they
want to. The committee is now wait
ing upon Col Dabncy Maury, water and
sewerage expert who once before made
Il survey of the public utilities proper
ties here. Col. Maury is expected here
any day now. Upon his suggestions
and report the committee may recon-
mend some definite action. Several
members of the committee are inclined
to favor the suggestion thrown out by
this newspaper last week: to proceed
with the building of m electric light
and power plant and thereby force the
Crookp companies into respectful at
titudc toward the city'S offer TO buy the
water and sewerage plants.