davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The mirror., 1923-02-01
TOBE CLIPP'S OBSERVATIONS
Hoss Crick, Nov. goth, 1892.

f1OSS CrlCk, NOV. ZUth, 19XZZ.
Deer Editur an yer menny reeders.-Hav
bin rite bizy sents the eleckshun shuckell
out the corn and gitten the fodder in the
shed fer winter, that i dident have mutch
time fer to rite to the Press last too weaks.
Heppie has bin a-maken pickylilly an
krowt an l bin helpin hur NV mites on this.
Heppe has bin sumwhat soar at me
sents the eleckshun, fer tole her how to
voat at the eleckshun and she lost sum
votes. She sed that when husbin tole
wife how to voat he alwaise ort to kno
just how to voat so as to not have his wife
loose her voat, when she voted. Heppie
is nue. in pollytix yet, and hant ust to not
havin zackley her way in everything.
wuz sorrie fer the boise what dident
git elected, but I guess a feller when he
gifts to runnin fer offus always has his
mind made up at the beginnment of the
campane that he has one chantz in too of
gitten elected, an one chantz in too of git
ten defeated and so they kno that haff OF
ttem will git defeated afore they start in.
| wuz taIken it over with friend Nv mine
what run fer offus onct an got elected and
surved turn er too in publick offus and
he sed thare wuzzent mulch emmy way to
public otfuS nowadaise.
never wuz feller to critisize the man
DAFT NV the voters when they riz up in
thare solemn mite and made decree.
Rulin ourselves as we want to be ruled is
one of the articles garanteed in our con-
stitution. | never git soar over the results
NV an election. l hoap Mistur Book will
be good "Book" k"keeper an keep the books
strate an kerrect in the trazure offus. I
tole Heppie wuz surprised that the dime
crat man wuz winner in the race fer
shurff, and she sed "Tobe don't you know
that a ''trotter" kin always do better in
race than if he aint "trotter?" She sed
that the reesen he run so well is cause of
his name.
Taken about injustice; my sun Solo
mon cum home from skue a-Friday
complainen about the way Grover Liver
more, his teecher, graded his paper in his
try examinashun. The question wuz,
"Whare wuz the Declaration of Jndepen-
dencc signed?" Solomon rit fer the anser.
"At the bottom" And the techer give him
dubbel naught fer it. Solomon sed that he
had seed a pcter NV the Declaration of
Independence framed an hangen up in
the Press offus onct, an it shode it was
signed at the bottom.
When l was in Farefeeld l drapt into
Flemmins store to git few new records
fer our phonygraff. Mister Flemin asst me
what kind NV a record wanted, and l
sed nothing -pertickler, just anything" He
sed he wood give me Congressional
record" which cum as neer answern the
description NV what l wanted as enything
he had.-Ex.
The mirror., 1923-02-01

such latitudes as upper Norway, Sweden,
Finland and Russia has been almost
negligible, until the time of the World
War. To these people rye in its various
forms was staple food-grain. Because
of its life-sustainng qualities, with its ease
of preparation, corn (ground or parched)
was the main food of many explorers in
America. The New England people of
Colonial times made many a meal on corn
meal mush, that we might win our free
dom from George III of England. Johnny
cake, made from cornmeal, is still fav-
orite with those whose ancestors settled
the states of the section north of the Mason
and Dixon line, because of its flavor and
wholesomeness. In making cornmeal both
soft and flint corns are used, the flint
types make grittier, tastier meal From
the softer dents are made both meal and
contour, the latter is often used as an
adulterant in wheat bread when wheat
-four is dear.
Cousins to corn, and partaking of many
of its characteristics, come the various
sorghums, such as Kaffir-corn, Milo-maize,
the sorghum canes from which we get
syrups, and the prolific Shallu corn of
Egyptian parentage. Kaffir, Milo, and
Shallu are used by both American and
African tribes for food grains and rank
high in nutriment. They taste and handle
about the same as corn.
Rye seems to have been a product of
the European countries, although the early
mariners carried it to Egypt and the Pales-
tine countries on their voyages. But its
most general use seems to have been in
the cooler climes of Europe. There it
seemed to flourish at its best. Among the
Central Europe peoples it was the princi-
pal item of food, and where else, except
among those used to the black breads, do
we find such endurance as we find among
this class of people? 1t grows from the
Equator to within the Arctic circle and is
the only food-grain that does so. Truly
rye is cosmopolitan grain.
Rice, another warm country grain grow
ing only in damp, hot locations, where its
fields may be flooded during its early
growth is used by large part of the
population of this earth as food-grain,
and to some extent takes its place as a
-four in bread making. Its use as such,
-four, is not as large as its use in other
forms.
Wild rice of the United States and Can
ada, a species of rush, is used by certain
tribes of our American Indians, and of
late years by the whites as well.
There are other grains, roots and fruits
that are found only in certain localities,
and their use restricted to those places,
which l have not mentioned. However,
the principal ones have been touched upon
Surely, God, in his mercy has blessed
mankind with an abundance of grain for
his daily bread, since first he was made a
Icing upon this EARTH We certainly have
just cause to sing, as did David of old,
"Prase God from whom all blessings
fow."
The next chapter will be on milling
methods, from the crude stone to the
modern roller-system mill of today.
The mirror., 1923-02-01

The bald eagle has long been looked
on as the symbol of power.-Ex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
Committees Named
For Meet March 16

In connection with the arrange
ments for the quarterly meeting
of the chamber of commerce to
be held the evening of March 16
in the rooms of that organization
a meeting will be held this after
noon to hear reports in the prog
ress made.
F. Clinton Knight, chairman,
announces the appointment of the
following as cheperones to bring
guests to the meeting: c. c. Bat
cheller, w. Clifton Cunningham,
Hugh T. Clarkson, Llewellyn Dy-
son, Robert F. Downham, Irwin
Diener, Claude w. Fletcher, J.
Dulaney Hammond, William &.
Itch, F. s. Jackson, R. E. Knight,
J. William May, J. F. Myers, Ro-
bert L. Middleton, R. 2. Myers,
Jr., K w. Ogden, f. A. Olsen, E.
German Ridgely, w. L. Rammel,
B. A. Seiple, A. NJ. Remschell, c.
B. Swan, w. H. Thomas, B. We'll,
]. Kent White, C Page Waller,
Harry w. Wade and H. H. Wat
kins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
Herrick Joins
Anti-Flirt Club
Daredevil Lame Duck
Urges Girls to be
Strong Hearted

Washington, March Emanuel
Herrick, ex-Congressmap from
Oklahoma, self-appointed protector
of beautiful girls, who stirred the
capitol some months ago with his
crusade against beauty contests,
TODAY Joined the Anti-Flirt club,
composed of pretty government
workers.
Herrick urged the girls to be
strong of heart, grit your teeth
and forge ahead in your righteous
cause" He warned them to be-
ware of the young men who ask
girls to go automobiling.
Remember that all young men
who ask a young lady TO ride in
a machine do not do it simply 10
save her q walk" he said. "The
other day l heard young man
say to a young girl whom he &C.
costed on the street, pardon me,
sweetness, give me your name and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06

to do good work. ~
Mr.. W. T. Oliver state senator,
is attending the special meeting
of the Virginia Legislature.
The Mclean Fire Department
met Wednesday of last week and
arrangements were made to buy
a fire truck.
The Young Peoples Bible Class
of Falls Church Baptist Church,
met Saturday night and reorgan-
lied with the following officers.
Mr.. Munson Lane, president; Mr..
Howard Berger, vice president;
and Mr.. Higgins, secretary and
treasurer.
There will be al entertainment
in the Woodburn's Hall next Sat
urdav night at $3.50, for the bene-
fit of the Woodburn Groves Good
Roads Association.
Mrs. A. Fl. Thompson, of Hat
mart, has as her guest Mrs. j..
T. Fletcher, of Centerville.
Mr.. William f. Netwiler, of
Philadelphia, was a Clifton
Forge guest recently.
Mr.. Ford Merchant was the
guest of his friends in Clifton
last weekend.
Rev. T. II. McCloud who has
been taking en- extended vacation
will resume services in the Cliff
ton Presbyterian Church Sunday
morning at 11.30.
Master John Cation Hatmart,
who has been severly i'll viii
pneumonia, is much better, and
will soon be able to be out again.
The Citizens Association of
Haywood, met Friday evening.
The Consolidation of this club
with that of the Mothers Club
was discussed.
On Sunday evening about two
thirty a barn and house belong
ing to Mr.. Schuester near Fair
fax, burned to the grund, despite
the heroic efforts of the nearest
neighbors, Mr.. Guy Petit and
Raymond Washburn, who used
every means in their power tc
control the flames without sue
cess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Kirby re-
ceived a few of their friends, at
cards. at the home of her mother
last Saturday evening. Among
those present were, Misses Dollie
and Henrietta Burke, Hazel Da-
Wis, and Messrs. Reginald Gaines,
James Mitchell, Robert Merchant
and Charles Dyer.
Mrs. w. II. F. Lee, of Ravens
worth, accompanied by Miss Kate
Stewart, Of Alexandria, are Win
tering in Florida.
Dr.. Bowling Lee wro is in New
York for the winter, is preparing
to have the Lee Mansion at
Ravensworth remodeled and sew
eral wings added, to be ready for
his occupancy by summer.
There has been cOmmodious
garage just completed, and re-
pair on the outbuildings on the
estate.
Mrs. r. s. Gaines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06

address, and the poor misguided
girl gave her name and address. )"
"When / read of your noble
work of putting down the masher
| could not resist coming out here
to- talk to you and advise you to
put little pepper into your or
ganization and to expect 70 have
to fight a powerful foe. Your
ideal is a high and noble one, and
if it can survive will be most
helpful and should be aided, abet-
ted and commended"
Herrick called attention to the
trials and tribulations visited on
him in his fight to protect the
beauties of the capitol and warn
ed the girls to be on guard
against those who would try to
put it over" on them.
"They did it on me after the
introduction of my bill in con-
gress and my protests and cam
paign against beauty contests. He
said, tactics were used worthy
Of 5000 years ago. There are
some honorable gentlemen in con-
gress, but with some gentlemen
you need a question mark as tall
as Pixies Peak.
~ am a man who has never
stepped from the straight and
narrow path. may be a nut,
but | am hard to crack"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
Harding Is
After Golf
Wants to &c a Round of
The Old Links
Today
(By United Press.)

Aboard President Harding's
Train, en- route to Jacksonville,
Florida, March 6.-Having laid
aside the cares and worries of Of
flee for the first time in two
years, and with Mrs. Harding's
restored health to make him still
happier, President Harding lost
no time today in making up his
mind about the first thing he
wants to do on his vacation.
Golf-with Senator Freling-
huysen and Hale-before the
house boat Pioneer starts on the
holiday cruise was what the
president voted for. The party
was due to arrive at Ormond
around noon, where Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward b. Mclean, the Hardings
hosts, were waiting. The Presi-
dent hoped to get in round of
his favorite game this afternoon.
Mrs. Harding, although much
recovered decided not to venture
out in response to cheers of
crowds at stations along the line.
She is standing the journey well.
Both she and Mr.. Harding expect
that the trip on the Pioneer will
have a most beneficial effect in
helping the first lady Of the
land" to regain her health, after
her six months confinement to the
White House.
Attorney General Daugherty,
the other invalid of the party,
was confined to his bed on the
special and the President took
personal care of him.
Mr.. Harding answered in per-
son cheers of a crowd at En-
poria, Va, 1t was raining-a
gloomy drizzle-but more the 200
presons at the train to greet
the President.
"How's Mrs. Harding, Mr..
President" little girl asked the
President.
"She is doing nicely, thank
YOU" Mr.. Harding, with a happy
smile replied. "She ID very happy
to be able to take this trip. Its
the first time she has been out
side the White House in six
months"
The President shook hands with
a score of boys and girls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
FAIRFAX NEWS

Mr.. f. A. Boyce. of near Burke
is quite i'll.
Mr.. James Gheen, of Fender,
has been confined to his home for
some time through illness.
Mrs. Carrie Dyer, Of Sideburn,
is going to move shortly. nearer
Washington, where it will be
more convenient to her daugh-
ter's work:
Mrs. Booker Jones is very
much better and is sitting up.
Mrs. c. n. Stewart was Wash
ington visitor recently.
The funeral of Mr.. Peter Har-
mon was held Thursday evening
and was largely attended. He
will be very much missed in the
neighborhood,
The Vienna Fire Department
proved its worth when il extin-
guished the fire which would,
otherwise. have proved danger
Gus in the residence of Mr.. Will
liam Hite. The fire caught be-
tween the walls and at first it
was unable tc locate it's position.
Mrs. Ira l.. Hutchinson has pur
chased the Bryce place at Pen
der. and will move in shortly.
Tit home owned by Mr.. Geo.
F. Harrison, of Herndon Heights,
was Destroyed by fire last week.
The officers elected at the last
meeting of the Hatmart Citizens
Association were as follows: J.
W. Pobst, president; Mrs. F. C.
Gibson. vice president; W. II.
Sinkabin, secretary, s. NJ. Thomp
son, treasurer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Hunt will
have an oyster supper in their
home for the benefit of the Vale
Church, March sixth.
Miss Elizabeth Huddelson, of
Fairfax, has as her guest, Mrs.
NJ. Young.
Mr.. Ray Huffard, of near Pen
der, who was operated on re-
Gently. in a Washington hospital,
is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Hutchinson
had as their guests Sunday, Mr..
and Mrs. Leonard Downs.
DR.. f. L. Robey, of Herndon,
was a Fairfax guest recently.
The people Of Fairfax extend
their sympathy to Mr.. Michael
Bellue in his bereavement. He
lost his mother last week. She
was 30 years old.
Mrs. Ada NJ. Ford entertained
at cards Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Solomon Beach, of lower
Fairfax, is very i'll with pneu-
monia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frasier, of Pleas
ant Valley. were injured in an an
tomobile wreck last week.
An American Modern Wood
mans Association was organized
in iVsnna re emily and expects
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
NEWS

afternoon and Sunday.
Mr.. V. o. Beach is convalescent
from his recent attack of pneu-
monia but is not able to return
to work.
Mrs. Lulu Donahue and friends
from Washington were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Anderson and
visited Pohick church on Sunday
afternoon.
o. J. Neiderhofer has resigned
his position at the d. c. Re-
formatory and left Saturday to
join his family at Waynesboro,
Pa. -
There was public speaking at
Woodlawn Community building on
Friday evening. Ex-senator NJ.
f. Clapp being the speaker of the
evening. Sandwiches, cake and
coffee were for sale. A silver
offering was also taken. Proceeds
to be used towards the debt on
the building.
Miss Edna Leary was home for
the week end from Manassas,
where she is attending school.
Mr.. H. w. Hawkins was in
Washington on Saturday.
Mr.. James O'Neil has accepted
a position as night officer at the
D. C.. Reformatory.
Mrs. James Baggett was guest
of Mrs. Kenneth Dove on We'd
nesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
Holy Name VIII Play
Double Header Tonight

Tonight in the Lyceum Hall the
Holy Name quint will engage the
fast Rosedale BOYS club of Wash
ington. This game should be a
nip and tuck affair as both teams
are full of "pep" and ready for
action. In the preliminary game
the st. Mary's Jrs., will play the
st. Andrews Jrs., of Washington.
This game will be one of the best
games ever staged between two
Junior teams. The games will
start at eight o'clock sharp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
To Celebrate
18th Anniversary

Alva Aerie No. ST.. Fraternal
Order of Eagles has made plans
for a celebration Of its eighteenth
anniversary tomorrow night at
its hall ON the fourth floor Of the
Alexandria National Bank build
ing. The committee in charge OF
the plans has arranged Il suita-
bic program for this event. The
celebration to take place follow
ing the initiation of class Of
fifty candidates into the order.
This order each year is gradually
increasing its membership until
today it is one of the strongest
fraternal orders Of the city and
has on it's roster some Of AleXan-
dria's leading citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
Social New S
MpS p DIJFFEY a TELEPHONES
'9' rnITOR ~ SEVEN AND GEO


ington Park. and Mr.. Albert Dix
on, of Washington.
EsR
Mr.. Ball Here
Hon. Frank L. Ball, candidate
for the State Senate from Airing
ton County, was the guest of
friends here yesterday.
Ra
Visitors in Freedrichsburg
Miss Mabel Smith, Miss Esther
Lambert, Miss Eliza Cox and
Miss Frances Cox, have returned
from, Fredericksburg, where they
spent the weekend with friends
at the State Normal School.
Returns From Richmond
Miss Emily Thornhill has re-
turned from 4 stay of several
days in Richmond.
Leaving For Florida
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. II. Kirk are
leaving tonight for Lakeland,
Florida, where they win spend
some time.
Return From Buffalo
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Frank for
merly of Buffalo, New York, are
occupying their new home in
Braddock. Mrs. Frank was for
merly Miss Dorothy Sullivan.
4@ q
Returns From Richmond
Little Miss Elizabeth Allen
has returned to her home in Alex
andria from Richmond, where she
was patient at the Orthopedic
Hospital.
q 2 g
Visiting in Florida
Miss Katherine Stewart is Wis
iting friends in Florida. e. ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
AT LAST
A Cod Liver Tonic That's
Pleasant to Take
CHASCO-VIN

Made from tastelesS Cod Liver
Extracts without @atty or oily
matter, along with the compound
syrup of Hypophosphites, COM
bined with Iron and Wild Cherry.
Just the thing for Grippy Colds
and Obstinate Coughs, Bronchi-
tbs, Pulmonary diseases and Ner-
vous condition. Aids the appe-
tite and increases weight. CHAS-
GOWN is palatable strength
giving tonic for the whole fam
Ely, old and young.
Sold by Edgar Wsrfeld, Jr.,
corner King and Pitt Streets.
The only ChaSco-Vin agent in
Alexandria.-Adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
Would Insure
Against Disaster
international Co-Opera-
ton Sought in Case of
Great Trouble

Geneva, March 6.-With the
meeting here in August of the
eleventh international Red Cross
conference to be followed in Sep
TENDER by the fourth annual as
sembly of the League of Nations,
definite action will be taken on
launching a sort of international
mutual insurance against adj
verse acts of the divine provi-
dence
Briefly there is proposed an in
ternational treaty pledging in
ternationaI assistance in the case
of peoples stricken with great
natural calamities such as fam
inc, earthquake, tidal waves, cy-
lones, fires, drouths, typhoons,
volcanic eruptions and similar dis
asters.
In the good old days when it
was generally believed that sucll
calamities were visited by a Di-
vine Providence on peoples be-
cause of their evil ways, other ma
tons might have hesitated about
getting themselves in bad with
the said Divine Providence by in
terfering with its punishments.
but in these days of international
collaboration, the above project
presents the lost word in the
realm of international relief.
The project which originated
with Senator Ciraolo, president
of the Italian Red Cross, has now
been formally presented not on!v
to the international conference ~
Genoa last sprig, but also to the
International Rcd Cross Society
and the League of Nations. IT.
now deends on the latter two to
decide whether it shall be trans
lated into reality. /
In the event Of an affirmative
decision a new international con-
vention and treaty will probably |
be drawn up under the auspices
of the League Of Nations and
to all the nations Of
the world for the signatures and
Of those who wish to
join this new development of in
ternatinal cooperation. The ac- |
tual carrying out of mutual in
ternational relief pledged would
be entrusted to the Red Cross.
AS a matter Of fact. hackers Of
the project oint out that the var
ious ne tional Red Cross organiza-
tons the world over have been !
this1relief of their own
initiative for great many years
1t systematic and render obliga-
tory this sort of insurance.
Since the project for pledged 1
relief was first
preached year ago, the world
has suffered several more Of
these calamities such as the fam
inc and epidemics in Russia; the
earthquake in Chill; the burning
of Smyrna, the flight of the near
east refugees in which the vari-
Gus Red Cross societies have had
to intervene of. their own volun-
taYy initiative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
TALK ON NEAR EAST

An interesting illustrated lee
ture on conditions in the Near
East was delivered by DR.. An
drew NJ. Brodie in the auditor
ium of the chamber of commerce
last night under the auspices OF
the local committee in charge of
the Near East Relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
$4,000 ROAD BOND ISSUE

Ononcock, Va, March 4.LAt
a special election held recently in
the Mayors Office it was decided
by a vote of 122 to 2 that the
town should issue bonds for S10,-
600 for the purpose of improving
the streets of Onancock. 1t has
been decided that it would not
be necessary at present to offer
the bonds for sale, as it is prob
able the income from the towns
resources will be ample to carry
the Indebtedness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
SALE

SALE
On the 10th day of March,
1928, at twelve o'clock noon,
at No. 116 North st. Asaph
Street, I will sell at public auction
for cash the following articles
to satisfy execution upon various
Judgments obtained against Trav-
ers and Sutton.
Battery charging outfit, con-
sisting of 2 rectifiers, one set
burning tips, acid carboy, stone
crooks, battery jars, ETC., Is bat
teries, miscellaneous lot battery
parts, 20 Brunswick auto tires,
new, Of various sizes, entire stock
automobile accessories, new, Flash
lights, polishes, greases, wireless
outfits, typewriter desk and chair,
new, show cases, safe, and other
office fixtures. One Cleveland au-
tomobile. Given under my hand
this 9th day Of February, 1923.
ROBERT II. COX,
Sergeant, City of Alexandria, Va.
6-4p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-03-06
Orioles Want Game
With Holy Name Team
Editor Gazette:
(Communicated)


The Virginia Orioles would
like to arrange a game with the
Holy Name Society with the
agreement that we play only one
game and winner taking all the
gate receipt. The H. N. S. may
also have the pleasure of picking
their own referee. Please arrange
soon if you wish to take a fair
chance with some fair sports and
poor sports. If you or good
sports. give us a game as soon as
YOU can. Remember the winned
taking all the receipts, and also
we do not have to talk to the
refree to win our games.
L. Lyons.