davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20
Clay Trampina.

In the manufacture of glass, the clay
for the pots in which the ingredients
are melted must be kneaded by human
feet. No mechanical means has been
found entirely satisfactory in produc-
ing the proper consistency. AS might
be imagined. this is tiresome work for
the tramper, and he often suffers great
ly from sore feet as result of this
kind of work.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20
Eilipino Women.

Filipinos have some customs which
seem queer to us. A woman does not
drive horse or automobile, or ride a
bicycle. She may wish TO be nurse.
but men and boys occupy this field.
She can do fine embroidery, but the
men design the patterns. Yet twice
the percentage of Filipino women are
earning their living in comparison with
Canadian women Co-educatiOn exists
throughout the islands.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

While driving out on one Of the
highways that leads to this city the
other evening we had the pleasure
Of meeting the man who owns the
universe. That is, we thought it
must have been the owner, but he
may have been the ruler of the
lower regions, for he was going like
the devil. He had a big new car,
shiny all over, and travelled in the
middle of the road. We took to
the ditch with our fiivver as his
majesty went by in cloud of dust,
thanking our lucky stars that ordin-
airy folks are permitted to use the
roads once in a while even though
one has to take to the open pralrles
when royalty passes.-Thief River
Falls Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20
BIG DEVELOPMENT IN ELECT
RIG INDUSTRY.

The relation of public utilities to
the increase Of population is
brought out in statistics recently
published by the bureau of the CEN
sus in Washington.
In 1880 the population of the
United States was 100000; in
1920, four decades later, it was
los, 100000, an increase of Ito
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

Howdy Neighbors 1t took Mil
ton fifteen days to write one page
of book. 'Snothing, | saw in the
paper the other day where fellow
in the pen spent twenty years on
one sentence.
Motto for dancers who break non,
stop records! Son and on and on
with the dance.
You can always tell a strong.
minded woman, but you can't tel
her much.
Another Champion.
AS chief among egregious nuts
List Robert j. McGill,
He never did say, ''Thank you'', when
Folk bought and paid the bill.
A lot of foolish birds, says Luke,
might pass for wise owls if they
would only refrain from talking.
Sugar consumers can't expect
much relief. They are. not far
enough away.
O.
One of the greatest calamities to
a poor man is to have some auto
mobile salesman learn his telephone.
A fat girl ought to be insulted if
you offer her candy but generally
she isn't.
The richer man is the more he
hates to spend a half dollar for a
new pair of carriers.
Find the bright side, it may take
little metal polish, but the exer-
else will do you good.
Consequences.
Just a little. flivver,
Just a little booze;
Just little culver,
Then long, long snooze.
The line of least resistance these
days, says Luke is the waist line.
Another little problem is why all
the lowest jokes begin with "The
height of.
o.
The truth about most men who
"mysteriously disappear" they ran
Away from woman
2-After a woman
3-To a woman
with a woman.
what has become of the motion
picture bathing beauty?" asks an
editorial. Maybe she went in the
water by mistake and was drowned
Correct this sentence: Honest,
Ma" said the small boy; 'I'm going
to Sunday school; just happened
to have them fish worms in my
pocket.
How fortunate, it is, that the
young men who get married, always
hold responsible positions.
Opportunity generally makes sure
before knocking that it is lucky
mans door.
The reason more autos are not
smashed up in collisions is because
they have more sense than their
drivers.
AS Luke interprets that designa-
ton, a Young Intellectual is dis
agreeable chap Of tender years. who
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20
FREE CITIZENS MILITARY
TRAINING CAMPS

The War Department in offering
the free Citizens Military Training
Camps to the Young men of the
Country, does not require them to
obligate themselves for military
service.
The Basic Red Course, for men
with no previous military service,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20
ANNOUNCEMENT.

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Director for School
District No. II at the Election on
July Fl and solicit your support.
Yours Truly,
DAVID RERGIJIND
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20
Difference Of Opinion.

Eve was made from one of Adams
ribs. But everybody does not believe
that. The japanese believe that wom-
an grew on tree. The Persians be-
lieve that woman fell from heaven.
The Laplanders believe that woman
was once rabbit.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20
YOUNG Animals Fed on Bottle.

Lion and tiger cubs are frequently
raised on the bottle and later are fed
on ground pigeon meat, says Nature
Magazine. Baby elephants relish bread
and milk. Some of the best camels
now in American Zoos" have been
raised on cows milk given In a nurs-
ing bottle
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20
ANNOUNCEMENT.

l hereby announce that am a
candidate for Director of School
District No. IL at the election on
July Fl and solicit your support.
Yours Truly,
JOHN ZCONC.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

Without discretion, people may be
everlaid with unreasonable affection.
and choked with too much nourish-
ment-Jeremy Collier.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

No, Mabel. That was not Ely's
new depot that passed you on the
road yesterday. That was a ware
house moving in from Section Thirty.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

They are telling Russian children
that there is no Santa Claus, bat
many will ask, "Well what IS the
United States then"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

The best thing which could hap
pen to some men to put them on
their feet, says Luke, is to have
their car stolen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

That's No Cinch," said the
Jockey as he and the horse left the
saddle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

The main consideration in the
modern marriage ceremony is the
-mony.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20
thinks he's smart.

The top rung of the ladder of
life is the most dangerous-but it
affords the best view.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

A lot of foolish birds, says Luke
might pass for wise owls if they
would only refrain from talking.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

Commenting on the adage that
the early bird gets the worm"
Luke says he never did relish worms
anyhow, so let the early bird have
'em!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

One of the greatest calamities to
mobile salesman learn his telephone
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

A fat girl ought to be insulted if
you offer her candy but generally
she isn't.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

Sugar consumers can't expect
much relief. They are. not far
enough away.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20
Another Champion.

Another Champion.
AS chief among egregious nuts
List Robert j. McGill,
He never did say, ''Thank you'', when
Folk bought and paid the bill.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

The reason more autos are not
smashed up in collisions is because
they have more sense than their
drivers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

The richer a man is the more he
hates to spend half dollar for a
new pair of garters.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

AS Luke interprets that designa-
ton, Young Intellectual is a dis
agreeable chap of tender years. who
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

No, Gladys, the automobile bandits
referred to in the newspapers are
not the ones who work on your car
in the repair shop.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

Opportunity generally makes sure
before knocking that it is a lucky
mans door.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

Find the bright side, it may take
little metal polish, but the exer-
else will do you good.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-07-20

How fortunate, it is, that the
young men who get married, always
hold responsible positions.
Evening star., 1923-11-11

Large fluffy animal scarfs Of deep, care
fully selected pelts, trimmed with head, tail
and paws. Colors-Brown, taupe and black.
As necessary for Christmas as mistletoe
and holly. Ideal gift from him to her.
Evening star., 1923-11-11
BeaMtifers. and
Toilet Needs

Dier.Kiss Face Powder. ,35c
Msvis Pace Powder. sic
Mary Garden Face Powder. .79c
Pepsodeut Tooth Paste. 80. sic
Kolyaos Tooth Paste
l7c; 3 for Soc
Azurea Fsce Powder. dc
Coty's Telcum. Use
Frostilis Lotion .lSc
OrsnEe Soap, dozen. ...... .39c
Lemon Soap. dozen. .39c
Tekalon Geld or VANISHING
cream ................. Sue
STREET FLOOR
Evening star., 1923-11-11

This is a very low price
t9 pay for a beautiful
coiffure. And almost any
thing can be done with
the hair. no matter how
short. il suchia long, full
switch is added. All shades.
Of fine natural hair, and
we win guarantee a perfect
match.
Your hair will assume
new beauty il dressed by
our experts.
Ask about our scalp
treatments to promote the
growth Of hair.
- TU1D FLOOR
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-17
About the Famous

An American lady now visiting
London, recently twitted Sir James
Barrie, the Well-known author,
upon the thrifty way he used
jokes and witticisms over and owe"
again in his numerous plays.
Far from being offended, Sir
James remarked with laugh that
his nationality was to blame,
II am Scot" he told her, ''and
we Scots abhor waste. Did you
never hear the story of the aged
Saunders Carlyle. who always
drank off his whlskey to the last
drop the very instant it was
poured out for him?
Why do you surp down your
liquor in that quick. greedy way?'
81 stranger said to Saunders in a
reproachsu! tone,
Well, Se sec. siE had one
knocked over in 9S. tho ola man
explained"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-17
GOOD NIGHT STORIES
SURE 20 READ THEM 10 YOUR CHLLDREN

to take my bath cried. and Co
comeback came. and bef0ge
knew what was going on I was
whisked to Kee-too's house in tA
land Of ice and snow. When II
saw how she had to bathe. |
mighty soon grew ashamed Of
myself. and from that day to this
I've never complained.
Isn't that funny!' Betty
laughed. THAT was just. what [
was fussing about.
And Gocomeback brought you
here?' asked Tut-san. wen ~
all things. must admit / nev@
did like bathing But since tha
trip with Gocomebaclx I am glai
to have the chance. You know
Japan we bathe every day. Or.
yes, indeed we dor she laughed.
when she spied the strange ex-
preston on Betty's face. ''My. I
should say we do. Don't your"
NO, I'm afraid don't" and
Betty was really ashamed. II
fuss when Mama calls me.
She took Betty and Goconaa.
back upstairs to the bathroom.
There stood a wooden tub with 4
stone box under it filled with.
charcoal.
Every morning that charcoal
is lighted, and every one In this
family takes bath
"I'I never complain again.
laughed Betty. Like q dream
everything vanished. and she
stood once more alone in her own
yard. Laughing merrily. she ran
into the house and took her bath
without another word.
Copyright. 1923. by Newspaper Featur
Service. Incl
Another splendid story tomorrow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-17
RENOV
FURNITURE
.By Loretto g. Lynch-

<NE HREE years ago" says
q reader. II bought
mahogany dining.room
suite and an American walnut
bedroom suite. All was well be-
fore the baby came, but now it
Is impossible to keep the furni-
ture polished it shows the baby's
fingerprints. Is there any way to
make it dull? Could I undertake
to do it?,' S. 80.
The better furniture shops adj
wise. the selection Of what is
termed the real antique finish
when mahogany is being selected
for such wear as it receives in a
dining or, uving-room. It il
rather dusty brown and duh finish
but looks wonderfully well against
a creamy yellow background and
requires practically no attention.
Occasionally, a little wax, such
as Is used for the floor, may be
rubbed over this antique finish
and the furniture then rubbed with
a chamois cloth.
But, since your furniture is Of
the polished finish, you might
just try waxing It, once a fort
night and giving it a rub every
few days. ! think it highly in
advisable to try doing over the
furniture yourself, Mahogany Is
among the most expensive of all
woods and to my, way of thinking
none but the professional should
attempt to change&it.
Have you tried a department
store estimate? You may find
someone who will give an after
holiday price concession well with
In your means.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-17
By Maria Jeritza,
The Famous PriIna Donna Of the
Metropolitan Opera Company and
One Of the Most Beautiful
Women Of the Day.

~ o you breathe deeply? II
you are a vital, red-blooded
IL individual who enjoys life to
the utmost, you probably do. II
you are not breathing deeply, you
are missing half the joy that Ii
riRhtfuIly yours, and my sugges-
ton is that you start in today to
form the habit Of deep breathing.
dta Have you ever given a sigh OF
relief when some anxiety was lifted
from you-some. problem over
which you had long labored was
solved? That sigh was the kind
Of breathing you should always
enjoy. Strange to say, the best
way to acquire the habit Of breath
ing deeply, vitality, is to acquire
the happiness habit.
Do not permit yourself to worry.
Face your problem frankly, do all
you can to fad its solution and
then rest carefree, knowing you
have done all you can do. When
you are carefree, you viii instinc-
lively breathe more deeply.
- In other days, fashionable women
wore such tight clothing that deep
breathing was impossible to those
who followed the prevailing styles.
Today-and one cannot be too
grateful for this kind dispensation
Of the goddess of fashion-we are
no longer forced to cramp our
bodies TO be stylish" There is
no obstruction to our freely breath
ing in great draughts of life-giv-
Ing fresh air.
The first thing tomorrow morn
ing. even before you take your
bath ard your refreshing draught
of water-cold or piping hot as
best suits your own body-try this
deep-breathing exercise before an
open window. OF course, il the air
is chilly you will wrap yourself in
your warm dressing robe and don
your bedroom slippers.
Stand erect and inhale quickly
+, rs much air as you possibly can.
Now hold your breath about a
quarter of minute. Then empty
your lungs as completely as pos
sible by exhaIiag and at the same
time forcing in the muscles Of
your abdomen. Repeat this exer
else only twice the first day, bu
as you become more accustomed II
deep breathing you will enjoy re
peating 1t at least seven or eigh
times each morning.
The second exercise is excellen
for the muscles of your arms, leg
and abdomen in addition to beini
valuable as an aid to deep breath
4 ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-17
BOBBE AND
HIS PA
BY William F. Kirk

~ UR teecher was telling US
about the slxrap. between
the Greeks & Truks, &
she sede we shud ask our dads to
tell US moar about 1t, so asked
Pa wen calm hoam.
Yes, sed Pa. thay are having
1t out oaver thare, Pa sed, but 1t
is nothing new for them Turks to
be Swapping, sed Pa. 1t is part
of thare religun to handle hard
ware careless, sed Pa. Thare
friend Mister Allah tells them to
kill the Christuns, sed Pa, & what
Mister Allah says goes with
them, Bobbie, sed Pa. 81
Who is Mister Allah? I&sed.
He is the managing editor Of
the Turks, Bobbie. sed Pa. He
is the gent they worship.
Is he smart? sed.
4, He must be prity smart Bob
bic, sed Pa, If he can git mfyuns
of men to die for him thru hum
ders of yeers. Bobbie. sed Pa.
Why doesn't Missus Allah git
him to stop wars? I sed. -
Prubly beecaus thare amt no
Missus Allah, sed Pa, & eeyen If
thare was a Missus Allah she
wuddent be abel to boss Mister
Allah any moar than yure. deer
mother is abel to dommy-nait me
Pa sed. -
What? sed Ma. T.
1 was jest Ginning a littel
with Bobbie here. sed Pa. Pay
no attenshun to my idel chatter,
sed Pa.
Idel chatter is right. sed Ma.
Newer let me here you say that
YOU dommy-nait me, sed Ma,
What Is it, dommy-nait. / sed.
It means to boss, Bobbie, sed
Pa. ...
Then our teacher is a dommy.
natter, / sed, she bosses AS kids
sumthing feerce. >4
She shud rule you by luv, Bob
bic, sed Pa, the way. yure dear
mother rules you.
Our teecher rules US with a
ruler, sed She asst US the other
day why the peepul of YuruI
hated thare rulers & I ced Prdbly
beekaus thare teechers had belteC
them so much With rulers wer
thay was kids, s. then the teechel
bslted me sum moar. l sed.
Nobody shud ever strike 6
child, sed Pa.
Ware do you get that noise
sed. You have often gave m,
a crack with a ruler or strap
etc. sed.
Now that you menshun 1t. Bob
bic, scd Pa. have, & guess {
spank or two t2) wuddent 'hur
now. sed Pa. & Pa spanked me.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-17
One Of the Worlds Greatest NOvelists
WeaYes q Wonder Wartime
Tale Of Monte Carlo.

Above the prOnonotory OF Cap
d'Ali the orange-colored globe OF
the sun was descending. It's lower
edge was already touching the IN.
dulating line Of garden and build
ings. For moment its rays were
concentrated III sheaf seen
through the colonnade 81 Z per-
COLA, az though showing itself
through an arch Of triumph before
dying. a dark azure light seemed
to emerge from the Sea, driving the
faded gold Of the afternoon from
the gardens
Conquered AT Last.
Aiicia's voice suddenly broke the
vibrant silence with the tremulous-
ness q surprise. and immediately
changed % : long gasp, as though
something were weighing On her
lips
Michael had thrown both his
arms around her shoulders mas
tering her. drawing her forward.
His lips sought hers; but she made
an effort to resist BY turning away
sharply Finally the moan 81 pro
test ceased. Both heads remained
motionless.
Michael Michaell'' she
sighed freeing herself Tor mo-
ment from the caress But ! mo.
ment later she submitted again to
those lips which pursued hers =
eagerly
When she spoke again # was
In q tone Of surrender she was
suddenly hack IN her past life,
trembling At the contact Of an
those foreign things which seemed
absolutely new through long con
thence. MichaePs ardent Tins
had overpowered her, awakened
her from . dream that had lasted
for years. nom q sleep longer
and deeper than MichaeI's.
(To Be Continued Tomorrow.
/ copyright, 1898, by King Featnxes
Syndicate. Inch
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-17
Smile at These

Why is it probable that beer
was made in the ark?-Because
the kangaroo went in with hons
and the bear was always bruin.
AT what time of day was Adam
born?-A little before Eve.
Which is the easiest way to
swallow a door?-Bolt it.
Why is an author a queer ami.
mal?-Because his tale comes out
of his head.
What is it that is always at the
bottom of the class?-The floor.
How do you get down from the
back of an elephant?-You, don't;
your get it from a goose.
What is the difference between
a mare and an egg?-A mare is
she gee-gee, while an egg is an
egg.
Why is there no such thing az
whole day?-Because every day
begins by breaking
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-17
Household Hints

Hounds of the same breed
which were pets of. the Pharaohs.
Egypt's ancient rulers. were ex-
hibited at a recent dog show in
London. 49,. &c #.,
Airplanes flying in mountainous
country have on more than one
occasion been attacked by eagles,
who mistook them for. rival birds.
Canada, America, France, Italy
and Portugal have all followed
Britain's example in doing honor
to the body of an unknown war
rior" killed in the great war.
An old fowl should be soaked
in vinegar for q lew hours be.
fore it is cooked. Stcaning Is
the most satisfactory method Of
cooking IT. and the rule Is to
allow an hour for each Year Of
the fowls age. -,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-17

say q brief word to any who, see
Ing themselves noticed BY the IA
nous Prince Lublmoff. smiled,
ready to follow him. But sudden
" ne felt the dislike which Il In
spired BY things repeated to the
point OF safety, and BY the enpti-
mass Of what il familiar to the
point Of WEAKNESS.
He could not expect anything
new; he was Mortified at the
thought Of the vain prattle Of an
unknown woman DESTROYS Of APP
pearing interesting; Of the lies
inspired by sudden and false
sentimentality No. he couldn't.
Only once, with the desperate en-
ergy Of q patient who gulps down
q disgusting medicine, he had fol
lowed one Of these beautiful anig
mails, and shortly afterwards had
felt disguised with his baseness
and ashamed Of backsliding.
IT Il you; you and no Cne
else" he said gloomiIy. YOU Or
no one. !
Alicia replied In the same grave
tones she knew BY experience
what this meant. We desire with
greater eagerness what is impos-
sible for Us to obtain: we single
out as unique whatever Is be-
yond bur grasp.
But these reasonings exasper-
ated Lubimoff To the extent Of
making him unjust.
II know you, ne said. drawing
nearer on the bench, as he gazed
at her more closely, with angry,
passionate eyes. & know what
you women are like, you're All vain
and revengeful. You can't forget
the evening you wanted me and /
was not willing, and now you are
taking delight III my torment: you
enjoy making me suffer.
oh, Michaely Alicia interrupted,
in il tone Of protest. His indigna-
ton stirred her far more than the
4 humility Of q few moments before.
It was the desperate, pleading Of q
patient who Il past recovery and
desires to return to normal life.
II love you. ! need your
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-17
BY Blanche Silver.
David Chats with Mrs. Seal.
Betty's Trip with GOcomeback

<I0 H, pshawr' Betty cried.
when her mama called
~ her in from her play to
take her bath. IF there's one
thing I do hate to do it's to take
q bath especially when I'm hav-
ing such a good time. / just wish
I never did have to get in that
old bathtuby'
my goodness" laughed a mer-
ry voice. and Gocomeback, the
little travel elfin. hoped down
from the porch rail beside Betty.
Wouldn't you be pretty If you
never had a bath: Gracious! II.
you lived with a little friend of
mine you might have some occa-
sion to complain"
ST suppose she never has to
take a BATH laughed Betty.
rather ashamed of her outburst
Where does your little friend
liver"
''Well, the little girl referred
to lives in Japan" replied the
elfin, land the funny thing about
it is. was just on my way there
when heard you complaining,
and I thought maybe
Indeed, I should just love to
co." cried Betty. Maybe, when
I come home I'll change my mind
about bathing" Laughing mer-
rily, she took Gocomeback.s hand,
and away they sailed through the
air, over the mountains and seas
to the little japanese girls home.
They stopped at a beautiful
house that stood beside little
stream. 1t was much larger than
Betty's house. with many, many
rooms. The walls were of wood,
and the roof of black tiles. The
front wall. which fitted into
grooves, was thrown open so
Betty could see from the front
20 the back of the house. The
inner walls were all of fine lat
tice work. filled in with fancy
paper panes.
Gocomeback knocked and the
little Japanese girl, herself, an
swered.
Betty, this is Tut-san. and Tut
san, this is little Betty from
America. l was on my way here
to see you when saw she was
in trouble" Gocomeback laughed.
And you stopped, as you al
ways>do, to help her out" And
Tuhsan patted the elfin's head.
"Oh, Gocomehack. What a won
derfu1 world this would be If all
little folk knew you as | do. And
now. Miss Betty. what wassyour
complaint" never shall fdkget
. how one day when was called in
sssz