davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-03-20

face, but I like for the paint to be
good and not cheap imitation stuff
I can't see why the boys want to
cut out the paint. AS for me, II
1 knew a girl that I wanted more
than anything else in the world she
would have to have more than a
barrage of powder for defense. She
you'd have to say mo" very firmly
several times before I consent to
relieve her of my presence and then
I'd give her fair warning, so she
could change her mind if she want
ed to.
Your new cousin.
NEAL r.. WILLIAMS.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-03-20
Pine Hill, N. c., Route 1, Box 55.

Dear Aunt Julia: Will you please
admit a south Georgia girl into your
happy band of boys and girls? L
have been a silent reader OF the let
ter box for a very short time, and
now wish to join. I live near a
creek and go fishing sometimes, and
also a, crowd of us boys and girls
have a delightful time going to pic
mic on the creek. [ will ask favor
of some of the cousins, the one who
has either of the books, Brought
to Reckoning" Secret Garden" and
will lend them, please send them to
me, and I will assure them [ will
take good care of them, and return
them when L read them. [ would
like to correspond with some Of the
cousins. A new cousin,
ESSIE ARDD.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-03-20

and boys? I wonder if any Of you
remember me? 1 wrote some time
ago. I certainly do enjoy reading
the letter box. I live on a, farm. Do
any Of you cousins like to read. l
read most Of the time. Laddie is one
of my favorite books. We have a
good library in our school. l think
that is one thing every school should
have for good literature is good for
any one. L am very fond of out
door sports, especially horseback
riding. My age is between fourteen
and eighteen years. All Of you girls
and boys write me. My address is
Clyde, N. c., Route /, Box 4. Your
cousin, MACY ROGERS
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins. VIII
you admit a North Carolina girl into
your happy band? L am fourteen
years of age, in the eighth grade. /,
like most of the cousins, live in
the country, which I like very much.
What do you all do when you get
lonesome? I read books, my favorite
books are Shepherd of the Hills, J"
Daughter of the Land" "Bobbsey
Twins" and "Huck Finn and Tom
Sawyer" Please all of you cousins,
write to me. Your letters will be ap-
preciated and you may be sure that
| will answer them. Coolies OF love
to all of you. Your loving cousin,
VIOLA TYNDALL.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-03-20

How much better it would have
been for themselves, and for all con-
cerned, if these men and women
had stuck to their jobs and gone on
with their own free, independent.
self-respecting lives instead of
throwing up their hands and quitting
cold in the middle of the game!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12

Tonight marks the opening OF the
Y. N. 4. A. q y. Fair In Testers hall.
Arch street, After many weeks OF
work on the part OF the COMMITTEES
they have obtained many new articles
In the fair line and entertainments OF
the highest degree.
As one enters the hall they Will
flnd an array OF wonderful booths and
beautiful decorations. The south end
Of the hall is given over TO booths
containing candy, blankets. sweater
coats. mahogany floor lamps. sewing
baskets. candlestick holders. smoker
sets. pedestals. and grocery store. In
the center of the hall Booth has
been erected for the ever popular
bean or corn game. where gifts Of
assorted aluminium ware will be
awarded. The Rainbow Ministries will
furnish the entertainment and ia
cobs orchestra will furnish music for
dancing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
",trSE TO KEEP AT LYoEuM.

Bryant Washburn and Mabel For
rest have leading roles In Mine to
Keep" q dramatic story of home life
which is partly wrecked on the rocks
of jealousy. The story concerns a
Jealous husband and the WIFE who
also becomes jealous when the
other man" whispers insinuatons
about her husband. ,Therefare some
dramatic SCIENCES andsthe' cliiaax is a
astonishing one. but all ends happily.
On the same bill Is Charles Chaplin
in The Count" roaring burlesaue
on nobility In which Chaplin does a
number of laugh producing. side
splitting stunts. The news reels bring
the latest doings of the world right
before the eyes of the spectators
Starting Sunday night the Lyceum
will show Mrs. Wallace Reid In the
emotional drama, Human Wreck
age"
The Lyceum announces that there
will be no raise in prices when
Hutchinson's 'If Winter Comes" Is
brought to this theater shortly. This
is one of the William Fox specials
which ranks with Over the Hill"
and other big pictures of this gem
GRAFTON.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
MY HUSBANDS LOVE
Aasls Garrison. New Phase 81
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

a do noi thins he vii do dol
assia." Ne. Schwartz returned grim,
~, u told him a few iiass ven
saw him about how seu sas
frightened, ="
"lanr Husband l. oep Stairs"
"Rnt / wasn't ! began, then
closed nay LIPS upon the protest,
There vas no need 10 define my
mental processes 10 the old ianitor,
III Was very good Of yen 20 al
tend 10 il. Mr., Schwartz" ] said.
THANK you 90 much
~ was nedinss," he returned,
then as / turned toward the stairs
he cleared his threat nerv0usly,
"feur husband Il COP stairs" he
said. "He COON home sehust little
vile after you go away"
THANK you," ! replied with me.
ohaniesl GOODNESS. but my brain was
whirling. for with intuition sharp
ened hy my own breeding. had
seized upon the truth which the old
innitsr was trying to conceal,
Dieky had been the man In the
hallway above
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
sBAvu" At PALACE.

Wallace Beery. Estelle TayleF. FeF-
rest Stanley ana other famous players
achieve a success OF an unusual sort
in the thrilling mystery picture Of ths
day, "iiaym" Inivsrsal-Jewel at
traction which opened yesterday al
the Palace theateF.
when "Basn" the title character %
the story, an illiterate peasant Of
magnetic personality, "gets into ae-
ton" with calm brutality and mys-
FERROUS auietness. the plot quickly ae-
CELEBRATES 10 a high pitch Of thrilling
suspense, ''Bayu',, Is a brutal mon
ster. but he is a leader OF men, a
man feared and abeyed by creatures
OF the dark underestimate OF life IN the
story's peculiar atmosphere.
Other films include Reginald Denny
In new chapter OF The Leather
Pushers." the fathe News and Com
edies.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12

many without its being really no.
tiCed
Hoth men suggested that should
put them immediately in a safe de-
post vault | thanked them and told
them that | would.
After they were gone sewed them
carefully into a pocket which had
securely fastened to my chemise
Isn't it strange, little Maroujse
what knowledge will do? When ] did
not know the pearls we're real !
never worried about them They lay
around my dressing table and even
hung over my electric fixture over
my dressing table with my other
beads. But now that ! know they
are worth over two hundred thou
sand dollars, ] am simply worried
to death to have them about.
Jack was determined that ] should
toke the next train to mothers that
night and not knowing how to make
an excuse for not going. ] let him
buy the tickets, wondering what
should do with them. For once was
glad that he let some trivial thing
keep him from going TO the station
with me for when ! got there alone
] exchanged the tickets for New
York.
! sat mp IN my ststeroom during
The whole journey and when I rot
INTO New York IT seemed to me that
everyone who looked at me knew
' was carrying such valuable Pack
age about nc.
After ] had arrived in New York
] didn't know exactly what to do.
Ny whole family waa we'll known
at Tiffany's and the other big Jewel
" arts Finally ] decided 10 take tho
hrll nv the borus and ] went 20 see
old Mr.. Gocorau who had been my
fathers attorney as long as could
remember.
He Was delighted 10 see me. Called
me little girl lust like he used 20
and war nnn concerned when 7 toll
him about nv father tha. ! could
hardly bring him back 10 what 7
wanted ia say TO him Finally got
The matter out
nropsrirht. a. liz NEA Ssrtfcc
llc)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
GnEAr BuL AT CAPITOL.

There Is q wonderful bill OF Keith
vaudeville acts al the Capitol tonight
and Saturday with Ave offerings that
contain very hne talent and which
are very entertaining, The big at
traction Is the Mason a Cole Revue,
very ine act with big east, pretty
girls. special scenery and headed by
those two musical comedy favefites,
Gene Mason and Fay Cole, Their
offering Is truly feast Of SONG ana
fun and the quintet OF entertainers
in their offering go Ions ways
toward making the show excellent,
aelbini and Grovini In "Foliies OF
Vaudeville" present a novelty variety
offering that was well received; Swan
and Farrell. character funsters, have
n very good singing and talking skit
and we're roundly applauded for their
efforts last evening; the laughing MT
OF the show goes 10 Ray Fern and
Marie who offer n vaudeville diver
sion starting with a satire on mu.
steal first part and ending with a
trayesty on Spanish romance. Ray
Fern IL recognized fine comedian
which he demonstrates Rll during the
act keeping the audience last evening
In continual laughter. He is ably as
sisted by Marie who goes long way
TO making the act the success II H.,
As mn added attraction OH the bill the
Roth Kids, Broadway's youngest
stars. are presenting their slit. "rhe
Night OF the Party" These children
are very talented young actresses and
delighted everyone yesterday. Miss
Lillian played In the Broadway pro-
dmction of "Shavings," whole season
on Broadway Their act is far above
the many kid acts" that have been
seen here In the past. The photoplay
feature on the bill presents the Para
mount special, THE Nth Command
ment," with n cast that includes nu-
mefous Paramount stars and headed
by Colleen Moore and James Morris
son. "The Nth Commandment" Is a
Fanny Hurst story of very Interest
ing nature and clearly demonstrates
that besides the Ten Commandments
of the Bible. there is another the
nth" which must be obeyed Start
ing Monday of next week the photo
play attraction will offer Gloria Swan
son in her new photoplay. "Prodigal
in which she is supported
by Theodore Roberts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
eAKfl%
" Self
roor TROUBLE

Ignorance of the causes OF foot
strain and slayish submission 10 fash.
ion are thu chief causes for y vast
amount OF III health and nerve ten
non throughout our whole life. The
baby begins wrong because it's parents
neglect to exercise the help and need.
cd direction In the first steps. dHt.
times little attention 10 standing and
walking will prevent heel pounding st
or the "scuffle." which denotes care
less development in the child's foo;
muscles
A large part Of foot trouble comes
from sadly neglectng the foot bath,
| Through lack of daily care In bathing
the feet and providing clean. dry
stockings every day your pedal OK
tremities are often poisoned by per-
sriration and unclean conditions. The
skin between the toes becomes sick
aud tender. causing many later foot
troubles. such as peelirs. cracking
land offensive odcrs.
a careless position in standing at
Your work by which You favor one
foot or the muscles Of your legs. often
causes peculiar habit In walking by
" hich the feet become f1exed, causing
soreness and swelling This condition
IN not remedied may make il almost
impossible for you to stand properly
or continue at your work regularly
Give your feet plenty of rest. If YOU
NJ Il L.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12

camp chair on which Johnnie Green
had been sitting. And neither one
would let go of II.
OF course, in strength the Commo-
/ dore was no match for Mr.. Guffey.
Although the Midget climbed into the
chair and chung TO It. Mr.. Guffey lift
cd the chair, with lis burden. and set
il down in front of the Snake Charm
or. Commodore Mudgett hoped out.
Roth he and Mr. Guffey bowed low.
saying BE seated. Miss SMITH"
Miss Sally Ann Smith laughed gay
~ rs she stroked a pct snake that was
coiled about ono of her arms.
II can't sit down. I'm in q hurry. :"
she said. Il only wanted TO inquire for
MIR. Guffoy. I'm glad 10 sec he's feel
ing better" Then she vhisked away
"IIa." said Mr.. Guffey triumphant
~. You notice il was me she came
to sce."
An said Commodore Mudgctt.
But II was me she looked at"
Whom Johnnie Green irft them they
uere still equsbbIinE
copyright. 1879. by Metropolitan
New spsper Eerfics1
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12

teen bitter pill for Mr.. Guffey TO
swallow. Though an hour had passed
since that event took place. he was
still upset.
Tut. Tut" said Commodore Mud
gett. "All you need Ia sea travel 10
make you feel fine. If it was only
the end of the season we'd start right
out on oyage-proriding ] could
find mo a ship that ] liked"
IT'S got 20 be big one. or | shan't
CO." said Mr. Guffey timidiy
"Of course: uf COURSE the Com
modore agreed And = fine ono. too.
ANY ship that ] name the Sally Ann
has got to be beauty. like"
Commodore Mudgett stopped short. 1t
was plain that he had said more than
h. meant to say.
Now. Johnnie Green had already
guessed that there was one slight diff
nCuity between these two friends the
Midget aud tue Giant They both ad-
mired sl1rmnncitt. The Snake Charm
er, hose real name vas Mis4s.;sily
Anu Smith. tlresdy Commodore
hudgetl was hdgetting under the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12


made short work of ms eTTsnds
Shopping An sthe fiee ana ten" il
neither a discriminating nor thrill
ing task, and | soon had piled ~
enough articles Ia supply ali ms
efoekery deficiencies. / arranged Ia
have a messenger deliver them with,
In the hour, and then gave myself M
10 the quest which always takes me
out of myself aud banishes an tron
blesame Thoughts that for flowers
wanted blossoms for my table, for
the mantsI ana also Ia smile well
come 10 my slster-in.law from The
ehean stuffy apartment which had
been the only thing ! had been able
10 secure for her
A florists shop In the next street ~
The apartment was as ealorfuily riot I.
Gus as an ald.fashlonad garden.
With a SILVER al The remembrance
OF the atroeions wall paper on orr
wnlIs | realized that The different
tones OF yellow were the only things
I could ,lse. So for tho menieI over
the fireplaee I selected n low brown
howl and brought enough caiendn las
10 nII il. re,eling In The roreeous
tones of bronze and orange and lemon
while they were being nut into the
box. wanted roses for my tahIo.
mud WINS relojeod indaad when tho
clerk. with rare understanding
brought out immediately tho only
shade | could use. They were great
creamy blossoms. opened iust enough
10 show ra,ishinr golden henrts
am rarely without nowers n, some
kind. but with city prices / had con.
fined myself 10 n blossom mr. two for
table and man,ei nlaccd In tiny vases
which I had broueh. from home
These mentally srsirned IN liar.
rlet's hedroom ara nf,ar tow min
utes' search. found ns, tbo lou
spreadinr eontainer / Wished for mo
roses Then I bought ano,bor lou
bowl for Harriet's mentoI Win enoneh
mini srand,arone ,nd .,..a, 49,. -,
FIJI II and hor bedroom yases tool,
Harriet's fowors ana howl Win mo
for wished IN re, her rooms reaJ,
for her coming before s,arteJ ny
cooking. and lef, orders for The zoe,
to be delivered Al four o'clock
A Confused gen,y
The beauty and FRAGRANCE If IL.
crowdipg blossoms IL tho shon bad
been like a beadv drareb, - M,
shirt. making me forget Tho anroy
ancee ard ner,axitios ~ -. =,
hand me Rut with everv .,en ,,,.t
took toward the APARTMENT there do
seconded upon me the weight of nm.
easiness which I had feI4 bofore
Mr., schwartz was polisbinr tbo
door knobs when came n ans
when he saw me. the cloth il, HE
hand dropped abruntly.
"You--yo,,- hack ,Ire,d,.. he
.+,,n,naraa
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
JOHNNIE, of the CIRCUS
and his CUFFY BEAR -
By ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY

Giants baleful glare Breakers
shead!' the Commodore nuttered TO
himself. Then somebody at the tent
door brought them all to their feet
May | come in:" asked a wonn-
an; voice.
IT was Miss Smith herself. Conf
modore Mudgett couldn't offer her
the toy chair that he always used. 1t
was entirely too small. Nor could the
Giant offer her his, which was en-
tirely too big. They both seized the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
Let'er FROM Leslie Prescott 10 Leslie
Prescott, Care of the Secret
nrpupr

Drawer,
! expect If YOU are really inter.
ested In my affairs, little Marauise.
that you have been wondering why
have not written letter before
this to put away in your little secret
drawer
The truth OF the matter is. I have
been away You cannot imagine how
terribly J felt when | found out that
dad was Ill and Jack made the mat
ter worse by insisting that / should
god to mother and get the money
from her.
At last | decided that ] would pre-
tend to get the money from mother,
but ] would sell enc or two Of those
pearls instead. When the string
came from the jewelers. carefully
hidden in a small grip carried by
one man accompanied by another as
a bodyguard, ] tell you was i'm
pressed and very glad that Jack was
not at home.
They counted the beads very care
fully before me several different
Tins aud ! found that because of
the tiny knots the string was much
longer aud ! could take of a good
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
WANT NEW EVENING SCHOOL.

Members of the school committee
have learned indirectly that residents
of the northwestern section of the city
may soon petition for the establish
ment of new evening school in the
Washington building. Many of those
now attending evening school live in
that section of the city. They would
like an opportunity to attend classes
nearer home. School committeeman
are said to be In favor of the move.
ment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12

There is nothing quite like fine
brick dust for securing steel. Rub
two pieces of soft old brick together
TO procure the dust, Dip securing
cloth in a very little water and rub
over the knives and kitchen forks,
The stains will disappear as by
magic.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12

As soon az You eat a tablet or two
o. "Papes Diapepsin your indi-
ton is gone Heavy pain, heartburn.
fistulence. gases. palpitstion. or any
misery from q sour acid stomach
ends Correct your stomach aud di-
geation for few CENTS. Zach rack
.ss guaranteed rs druggist.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
Gossip:s Corner
Blue Popular

Blue, In al its variations Ia to be
popular for fall. The evening froek
Of baby blue. which fell into the dis
card when the more vivid shades be-
came 80 popular, is to return TO it's
own.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
OFFERING. THE SNAKE CHARM.
Err a CHAIR.

TN glad to see you're feeling bet
ter" said Commodore Mudgett the
Midget TO the Giant
II ain't right yet" Mr.. Guffey OBJ
served darkly. Il doubt If I'm ever
the same man again. My knees is
terribly weak" Hcaving sigh, he
dropped down into his chair once
more. Meeting the tall farmer had
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12

Very fancy gloves are making their
appearance. Embroidery, beading.
fancy stitching and perforations sll
are employed to transform the ordi-
nary gauntlet into a decorative acces-
sorry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
I.eg yolks

Unbroken egg yolks should be Gov
cred with water Of you want TO keep
them fresh and from becoming dried.
The water should be changed each
day. however.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12

Neekiincs continue 10 vary from the
bntcan 10 the round. TO the v-shaped.
10 the square. They are generally
simrle---not Trimmed except perhaps
OH tailored styles with a simple coll
lar This variety IN a matter for re-
ioicinr. since Il permits every woman
10 choose what In most becoming TO
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
nipe Means.


II you have overlooked some strini
beans in your garden you need not le'
them be wasted, II the pods have
become really striHgy and unestapie
let them stay on the vines until thes
are dry, Then shell the beans and
you have really delicious ripe beans
ussble In many ways,
A substantial dish can be made
with beans of this sort, taking the
place of meat or the beans are
sometimes combined with ittie
meat merely for the flavor,
These vegetables are not worth
while canning or drying for winter
use, 80 eat them while the eating IL
good. They will OF course keep sew
sral days as green beans would not
by clever planning the produce from
the kitchen garden can be used late
Into the fall.
Ripe Benn Croqucttes,
Two cups cooked beans, 2 table
spoons cream, . eggs. dried bread
crumbs. salt and pepper. ! table
spoon minced parsley, teaspoon
sugar. I slice onion. .
The beans should be cooked until
tender and easily mashed. The onion
can be cooked with the beans or
rubbed through them. Rub beans
through ricer or sieve and work
smooth with cream and one egg. un-
beaten. Form into small balls. roll
In crumbs. Beat egg slightly with
two tablespoons milk. Dip balls In
egg and roll again In crumbs. Fry
In deep hot fat. drain on brown pa
per and serve with tomato sauce
The fat should he hot enough TO
brown an inch cube of bread from
the soft part OF the loaf In 40 sec
ends.
Tomato Sauce.
Three orr. four tomatoes. | sweet
green pepper. onion, tablespoons
butter or bacon fat. tablespoon
Hour, salt and pepper. u cup boiling
water.
Scald tomatoes and cut In quarters.
Chop the firm flesh and let the pulp
stand In a strainer to remove seeds,
Melt butter add minced onion, pep
per, dipped In boiling water. to re-
move thin skin. seeded and minced.
and cook five minutes. Care should
be taken that the vegetables do not
burn, but let them become a pale
brown Add -four and stir we'll. stir
in boiling water. Add chopped to-
matoes and Juice and cook stirring
consistency of cream.
Cream Of Ripe Bean Soup.
One cup beans. onion, table
spoon minced parsley. tablespoons
minced celery leaves. tablespoons
minced carrots, 3 cups cold water.
. tablespoons butter. 1 Il tablespoons
-four, cups milk. Y teaspoon salt,
1 8 teaspoon pepper.
Put beans on to cook in the water
without the other vegetables. Bring
to the boiling point and simmer half
an hour. Add other vegetables and
simmer until beans are soft Rub
through a ricer or PURGE strainer
Melt butter, stir in -four and add
milk heated in double boiler. Beat
wire a wire whisk until smooth Add
bean PURGE, season with salt and
pepper and bring to the boiling point
but do not let boil
The water in which the beans and
We getables were cooked will boil
away almost half but the beans will
this amount when the whole
Is put through the PURGE strainer.
This soup will be of the consistency
of thin cream, If thick PURGE Is
desired use two or two and one half |
tablespoons OF -four
Dried beans can be used In these
recipes, but they should be soaked in |,
cold water for two or three hours
before cooking. Beans that are a
year old should soak over night
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
Refrigerator

Keep the refrigerator free from old
food or from dishes that have an odor.
lest It become breeding place for
bacteria.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12

In glass Jars without water until they
are ready for use.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12

Select small all-over pattern fol-
the table cloth. as the threads of large
patterns are liable to be broken wher
ironing.