davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1923-06-17
May Add 20 More
Tanks at ClenrocK Farm,

GLENRocK. wyo.. June 1s.-
Oscar H. Williams. president of the
Mutual Oil company: A. ]. walcott.
general manager, and Paul Sauer. d.
rector of publicity. were in the city
inspecting the refinery and h com
pany's property in the Big. Muddy
field. leaving the next morning for
Cowley, to look over h refinery
there, after which they will continue
their trip into Montana and Washing
ton, where the Mutual a acquired
numerous filling stations and estab-
Iished several distributing points.
Superintendent Blasdell Joined the
party here and will make the north
western trip with them.
There is an unconfirmed report
that the Mutual will soon add 20
more So, 900 barrel tanks to its equip
ment here. probably building them in
the Big Muddy field, where land can
be obtained much cheaper than near
the refinery site. The Kaw Boiler
considerably poor heated and poor,
- = na
, 1923-06-17
Pipeline Ready to Garry
Teapot Oil to Tank Farm

tanks more than the 100 that have
been contracted for. but the report
can not be verified from an official
source.
More than 200 miles of tho line
from Clayton east have been com
pleted and good progress is reported
from every section OF the work. The
difficulty that was encountered in
getting through the section of Ne
braska east of Scottsblun because OF
quick sand and alkali boys has been
surmounted by changing the survey
to hisher ground over about % miles
of the route.
, 1923-06-17
Potatoes

CHICAGO. June {. Potatoes,
firm; receipts, so cars; total u. =.
shipments, 760; Wisconsin sacked
round whites. S1.o0@1.10 cwt.; few
low as CSC cwt; ditto. bulk. s1.1o@1.15
cwt.; new stock. firm; Alabama.
Louisiana nj Mississippi sacked
Bliss Triumphs. No. 1. S2.75@3.00;
heated and poorly graded. s2.5o@2.6o;
South Carolina barrel Cobblers. No.
1. S5.75@6.0o; mostly $500; North
Carolina barrel Cobblers. s5.5o@5.75;
, 1923-06-17

Fargo Well Is Reported
To Be Flowing Over Top

Enors to keep the fluid baled down
have been abandoned but drilling is
being continued and the hole Will be
carried an additional so feet IL pos
sible.
No. % is on top the gas sand at
1925 feet and No. % is spudding at
$50 feet.
, 1923-06-17
Livestock


CHICAGO. June LEU. S. Depart
ment of Agricultural Cattle-Re.
ceipts, 500; compared with week ago,
beef steers, yearlings and desirable
beef heifers. CSC to soc higher; year.
lings n beef heifers up most; strict
ly choice heavy steers. strong to loo
higher: extreme top 1857 pounds:
yearlings. s11.25; best 1850 pound
heavies. s11.2O: beef cows and can
ners and cutters, 15c to Csc up; bulls,
steady; veal calves. largely 81 higher;
stockers and feeders, active. 35c to
SOC higher; spots up considerably
more; weeks bulk prices follow: Beef
steers and y%earlings. s9.O0@10.5O;
stockers and feeders. $6.50@7.S5; beef
cows and heifers. s6.O0@S.5O; Gamers
and cutters. $2.s5@4.0o; veal calves.
49, 0@10.25.
Sheep-Receipts. 5000: today's re-
ceipts mostly direct. Market for
week: Around half receipts direct to
packers; spring lambs. mostly 75c TO
s1.00 higher: fed lambs and sheen.
strong TO unevenly higher; bulk offer
ings native springs; top. $16.35; bulk
best kind. s15,75@16.25; culls. around
Si1.00; bulk fed lambs. s13.50@14.50;
best, $14.75; few choice yearlings,
$1,000; bulk light and handy ewes.
$5.25@6.25; few TO breeders. $4,000
$50; heavies. mostly S3.O0@3.50; culls.
s1.5o@2.5o; Gamers, $500 down.
Hogs - Receipts, 1000; good TO
choice butchers. mostly 1oc higher;
spots up more; other classes, steady
to strong: close weak: top, $3.50: bulk
$50 to 300 pound averages, s7.lOm
1880; packing sows. dull. 15c to Csc
lower; bulk, S5.S5@6.15; desirable
pigs. mostly s5.50@6.25; estimated
holdever. $500; heavy weight hogs.
s6.So@7.20: medium, $685. @7.30; light.
S6.s5@7.3o; light light. S6.50@7.15:
packing sows. smooth, S5.9O@6.4O;
packing sows. rough. S5.75Q6.0O; kill
ing pigs. $5.25@6.50.
, 1923-06-17

Works which has built all the storar.
at the refining plant will complete II.
work this week. when Superintend.
ent Frank Walker, George GALLOWAY
and some of the tank builders wi,
go to Lewiston. Mont. to start er.
tensive work there.
, 1923-06-17

CHICAGO, June 16. - Although
wheat underwent a moderate down
turn in price today at the outset. a
rally oon took place. The initial
weakness was ascribed largely to sell
ling on account of views expressed by
Secretary Wallace that low prices
were due to over-production. How
ever. crop damage reports from Mis-
souri, and other places h a have
heretofore bean sending good reports
led quickly to an upturn in values.
The opening. which varied from UNI
changed figures to &c lower. with
July 111Hs to 111M and September
,109A to 1Oe%. was followed by
further declines and then by ar ad-
vance to above yesterdays finish.
Subsequently there was consider
able selling of July against Spreads
with September but general demand
was small and the market went down
grade.
Active buying on the part of com.
mission houses gave strength to corn.
After opening at * decline to sc
advance, July s2ik to s2A. the corn
market scored a substantial general
advance.
Buying ceased when wheat turned
weak. Corn prices hen receded and
the close was veal at a shade to &c
ale net decline. July S1b@% to
s1%c.
Oats were firmer with corn. open
ing at about 1sc gain. July 41%. The
market underwent a slight sag but
then all deliveries showed gains.
Higher quotations or hogs steadied
the provision market
, 1923-06-17
" H A PRICES
GO DOWN WITH
BUYING DEARTH
Decline Comes After Show
ing of Some Strength
At Opening

CHICAGO. June 16.-Dearth of
speculative buying brought about a
decline in wheat prices today after
some show OF strength in h early
dealings. The close was heavy, SC
to 1%c net lower. with July S1.10A
to S1.1Oss and September s1.os to
S1.O9h.
, 1923-06-17
LIBEHr1 DuSDs
Butter and Eggs

CHICAGO. June 16.-Butter, hign'
er; creamery extras, 39iAc; standards.
30he; extra frsts. 37@3shci hrsts.
So m36c; seconds. 34034hc.
EGGS, unchanged; receipts, 2s,S69
cases.
, 1923-06-17

The new camp of the Marine Oil
company, on the Glenrock lease has
been entirely completed. The ware
house and office building is now
ready for occupancy. The bunkhouse
and cook house have been in use
since June 1. 1923. Plans are now
being drawn for a new 10 room bunk
house.
Drilling operations are as follows:
Marine No. 5.-SEh, section II.
1918. Drilling at 2.225 IT. after run.
ming 2.1o4 IT. of casing.
Taylor No. 8-Section 2o-3e.7s.
Cemented 10 inch casing at 12s IT.
Drilling at 10 It.
Taylor No. 4-section 2o.ss-7s.
Cleaning out after being shot June
3.
Tho casing trouble in the Marines
well on tho carneiro. Kansas, struc-
has been corrected and drilling
will be resumed A string OF 8 3.15p
casing has been ordered and will be
run as soon as 1t arrives.
, 1923-06-17
Silver

NEW YORK. June 1e-Forelgn
bar silver G5&; Mexican dollars 5OA
, 1923-06-17

CHICAGO, June 16.-Wheat-No. 2
hard, $1.12.
Corn-No. 2 mixed, S4hc; No. 2
yellow. s5@s5Ac.
oats-No. 2 white. 44@44&c; No. 3
white. 42% @43hc.
Rye-No. 2. csc.
Barley-65c.
Timothy seeds. o0@6.5o.
Glover seed-S15. 004 17.50.
Pork-Nominal.
Lard-s11.25.
Ribs-SS.s7@9,s7.
, 1923-06-17
Market Gossip and Briefs
On Operations in Oil Fields

rig and the necessary machinery.
The spot chosen for sinking the
hole is one-half mile east OF Rozet
postoffice. south of the Burlington
track, and about 200 yards south of
the Custer Battlefield Hkgay. Geolo.
gists estimate that oil will be struck
at 1000 feet. but expect to go down
5000 feet in order to strike the heavy
flow they think ia there. The COM
pany ha. leased about 1000 acres In
the Rozet n~eishborhood.
, 1923-06-17
Cotton

NEW YORK. June 16.-spot cot.
ton quiet: middling 1910,
, 1923-06-17
When Buying Real Estate

Study the future possibilities of the location of the
property in which you are interested.
Make sure that you will benefit by any new de-
velopments.
Keep an eye on the engineering plans of the city.
New traffic ways, boulevards, pavement extern
sions, parks and the many other improvements
which open new investment possibilities.
, 1923-06-17

considerably poor heated and poor.
S4.50@5.00.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-27

round 10 my stateroom with me for
a moment"
Mr.. Popple. suddenly very pale,
swayed on his feet and clutched al
the doctors arm. l expected every
moment to see him collapse. We al
turned to Louisa. She shook her
head, apparently as bewildered as the
rest OF us.
I'VE had just finished our coffee, "
she explained. when Mr.. Popple. who
had been talking great deal, became
silent. He spoke of pain In his
head, and thought he seemed queer
Then he called out to the doctor
I hat Is all know about it,"
BY degrees the others melted away
I sank into Mr.. Popple's vacant chair
As soon as we were alone, Mrs
Louisa Martin looked at me covertly
There was flash OF triumph In hel
half-closed eyes
"So" she murmured. II do mo-
think that Mr.. Popple will follow mi
about Marseilles."
do you mean that you have
poisoned him." gasped.
She looked at me, with a queei
little smile.
Some" she said, prefer to shoot
choose the way of safety"
ThenI knew that Michael had tolt
her everything. In that moment, al
that I had ever felt Of love for hin
turned to hate.
We entered the harbor at Mar
settles late on the following morning
and drifted down on our way to thu
dock. We stood leaning over tn
side, waiting, prepared to land, bu
waiting for the gendarmes at TIL
farther end Of the gangway to giv'
the word. Suddenly. felt thrill
pass through my whole body. Lean
ing with his back to one of tn
wooden pillars was a man will
tanned, almost swarthy skin, lean
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-27

Of mine. and ! spent restless and
unsatisfactory afternoon. At sis
o'clock Louisa came for me In small
fiacre. and we drove slowly and with
horrible jolts into one OF the fouiesl
seacoast slums one could imagine.
began to feel fear
where are We going?" demand.
ed.
ITO the only place where Michael
can hide In safety" Louisa replied
"Even the police OF Marseilles would
scarcely dare to seek him here"
We stopped at last at the end OF q
dark and narrow street. place ID
suualid and unsavory that ] hest
tated to leave the vehicle. Louisa
however. elbowed me out and half
pushed. half-conducted me along ar
entry. with high wall on either side
a Shiny place with the swish Of waves
distinctly audible. At the extreme
end she pushed open door on the
left-hand side. We found ourselves
in a cafe OF the poorest class. with
sanded floors and iron table. A
woman, fat and with hideous face
stood behind the bar.
Louisa went straight to the woman
and whispered in her ear. The
woman, who had at least three OF
four chins. nodded ponderously and
smiled, showing a row of yellow dis
colored teeth. She glanced cautious
ly around the place, as though te
make sure that no stranger wal
amongst her clientele. Then, with
fat, beringed finger, she beckoned III
behind the counter and led us dowr
some steps, along a passage. into
.omber and fearsome-looking apart
ment tawdrily furnished. with
cracked gilt mirror upon the mantel
piece, walls reeking with damp, ant
some violet plush chairs of incredible
shabbiness. In the corner was bed
and upon it Michael was seated, still
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-27

lin hotels In February, as against eight
times that many In February 1922.
The city of Berlin has imposed a tax
Of so per cent upon the room costs
of outsiders living in first class hotels.
and the charge grades down In ac-
cordancc with the class OF the hotel
or pension.
Hotel keepers have advanced their
room charges to such an extent that
the eighty per cent city tax raises
prices above London and Paris rates.
Hotels. especially high priced
hotels. are half empty and the hotel
keepers association in making loud
protests against the municipal taxes
which are emptying rooms and cafes
and driving all foreign travellers into
other sections of Europe.
Theaters, the opera and specially
shops OF all sorts are also feeling the
absence of travellers with foreign
money.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-27
BEGIN HERE TODAY

vendetta beg1ns between
MICHAEL SAVERS, noted criminal
and
SIR NORMAN GREYEs. once Of
Scotland Yard. when Sayers' beau
tiful housemaid,
JANET. saves him from Sir Norman
by shooting dead an officer sent &c
arrest him. Janet becomes Sayers
wife and accomplice. In the Leeds
bank robbery Michael narrowly
escapes capture and is forced te
flee the country
Janet receives legacy of two hun
bred and fifty pounds and takes pass
age to Marseilles. During the jour-
hey she makes friends with a Mr.
popple, who warns her to keep away
from a passenger named Louisa Mar
tin. Louisa visits Janet's stateroon
and reveals herself as one of Michael:
confederates. A wireless comes tt
Louisa in care of Janet.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-27

faced. with hungry, wolfllke droor
OF his thin lips. He was shabbily
dressed even for a laborer, Yet
knew Michael. and although he never
glanced again In my direction. knew
that he had recognized me. ] made
my way to where Louisa was stand.
Ing. and ]. touched her on the arm.
Look there said, directing heI
attention cautiously toward the loung.
ing figure.
She looked at him for a moment
without interest Then suddenly the
change came into her face. She
clutched at my arm.
There Is danger" she muttered
"He has been obliged to flee. Alas
our week at the Villa exists nc
longer!"
A moment afterward, there was q
movement toward the gangway.
followed the others off the ship, and
waited until a magnificent looking
functionary. smelling of garlic. had
hade mystic signs with piece o.
chalk upon my modest trunk. The
porter shouldered 1t and turned Il
hiS wi AhSst ASsAS'
"A carriage to the Hotel spien
dide," directed.
I was on the point of entering i
when ! felt touch upon my arm.
HE insists upon seeing you," She
whispered In low tone. "Whert
are you going?" :.
"To the Hotel Eplendide," I told
her with sinking heart
II shall fetch you tonight at SD
O'clock"
why does Michael want to SCI
me?" / asked reluctantly.
zone does not ask Michael ques
tons" she answered with a sheer
You should have found that out b!
this time"
/ felt as though an ugly cloud wer'
! looming over this wonderful holida!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-27

said no word of this to Louisa. even
though, during the next few hours,
witnessed an amazing development OF
their acquaintance. They sat to-
gether for several hours, and Louisa Is
beautiful eyes seemed every moment
to become more eloquent. Without
doubt she had made up her mind
to captivate him, and to all appear
ance she was succeeding.
I was walking up and down the
deck with the doctor, and we heard
scraps OF their conversation as we
rassed-an designation for tomorrow
evening at Marseilles, proposed boldly
enough by Mr.. Popple, and assented
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-27
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
Janet Is Talking:

"Wait here" she ordered, snatch
ing the message from my hand.
There was heavy swell that night,
and was glad to sit down upon my
bunk. She returned in a very few
moments. Her cheeks were flushed.
she handed me back the message.
Underneath it she had penciled the
Interpretation:
"Dander 81 it must be dealt with
promptly Louisa"
looked at it and shook my head.
II suppose I am fool" ad-
mitted, "but I can't understand
word"
"You are a fool" she agreed. mo
wonder Michael never trusted you
with a code! 1t means that some one
dangerous must be travelling in state
room 81 who must be dealt Win
promptly by me-Louisa-my name.
Do YOU understand now?"
'eBut how could Michael know that
was on the steamer, and why should
he have sent this message to me in
stead of to you?" demanded.
1.-THE chief of police at Marseilles
has copy of every passenger list OF
steamers leaving London and calling
at Marseilles, forwarded overland"
she replied. michael has friend IN
the Bureau. 1t is possible that /
am being watched. He knew quite
we'll that I should find you out, and
that I should be of more use than you
were likely to be. Now TO dis
cover who is travelling in Stateroom
97.'
she called to the steward, who was
nassing outside. He unlocked the
door and looked in.
steward, can you tell me the name
of the gentleman in No. 97?" she In
quired.
..Mr. Popple, madam-an Amerl'
can gentleman" he announced.
what are you going to do?"
asked.
She smiled in a peculiar fashion.
"Obey Michael" she answered
The next morning, Mr.. Popple came
ever and talked to me again. He hao
shown me from the first consider
able amount of attention, but his con-
yersation had always been OF Ems
most ordinary kind. This morning
however. in the midst of discussion
en- ladies' footwear, he broke on anc
addressed me in different fashion.
$50 you're making friends with tn
woman who looked as though sh'
wanted to bite your head off a
Gibraltar!" he remarked.
IT shouldn't have said So" l re
piled cautiously.
'She was in your stateroom las
right, wasn't she?" he queried.
"For a moment or two" / admitted
why not?" -.
He watched the smoke from hi
cigar thoughtfully.
II guess you've got common sens
enough to take a word of advice n
said. Here it is. Keep out OF It.
keep out OF what?" I demanded
He shrugged his shoulders.
.'That's a fine school of PROPOSES
he observed, looking over the side 0
the ship. II don't know as I've eve
seen a finer in these waters
I'm other words" l ventureo
smiling.
incident closed" be declared
"Maybe I've opened my mouth to
wide as it u.s."
So. although I knew now for certai
that Mr.. Popple was a detectiFe'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-27

In his disguise OF a French ouvrier.
but with new look upon his face
the hunted. desperate look OF man
at bay.
"You DEVIL" he said to me slowly
and menacingly. ut Ia you who
have brought your damned lover
policeman here!"
1T is false" replied. II came TO
Marseiiles for a holiday only"
"A holiday" Michael repeated
bitterly.
CONTINUED In Our Next Issue)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-27

to by timorous but eloquent flash
of the eyes by Louisa. After dinner
they took their coffee out on deck.
Their heads were even closer together,
their voices were dropped. People as
they passed, began to smile. 1t was
obvious that an affair was in pro-
gress. I was surprised, therefore, to
hear Mr.. People suddenly addressed
the doctor, who had joined me again
for a few minutes.
"Just a moment, Doc"
We stopped at once. Mr.. Popple
seemed to rise with difficulty to his
feet.
"Guess I am sick, Doc. Just step
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-27
FOREIGNERS ARE FLEEING
FROM GERMANY'S PRICES
Hotel Owners Have Advanced Rate
and All Other Expenses Are
Soaring Skywarl.

Berlin. March 81 (By the ASSOCIATE
ed Press) Foreigners are running
from Germany as cattle before a
storm. High prices and special taxes
on non-Germans are creating havoc
with tourists and folks who settled In
Germany because Of lower living costs
which foreigners enjoyed by virtue OF
the marks low price.
Only 1875 foreigners came to Ber-
New Britain herald., 1923-11-09
COMB SAGE TEA
 INTO GRAY HAIR
Dariscns BcauiifaIiy and Rcstores It's Natural Color and IuStrc
 af Once

Common garden sage brewod into heavy tea. with sulphur and alcohol added. will turn gray. strcakcd and faded hair beautifully dark and lux urisnt. Mixing the Sage Tea and sui- phur recipe at home, though. is troublesome. An easier way is to get the rcad.S n-use preparation improy- cd by inc addition Of other ingredients a large bottle. at little cost. at drug stores. known as Wycth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" thus avoiding a lot of muss.
 While gray. faded hair is not sinful. wo al desire to retain our youthful appearance and attractiveness By 1aFhcHing your hair ~ith wycih's S8 gc and Sulphur Compound. no ono can toll. because it docs if so natural ly. so evenly. You just dampen sponge or soft brush with if and draw this through your hair. taking oHo small strand at time; by morning all gray hairs have disappeared. After another application or two your hair hrcomes beautifuliy dark. glossy. soft and luAurisnt and you appasr years younger.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-09
STOP IT!
Why Cough Your
 Head Off
Make Your Own Cough Mixture for the Whole Family and
 Save Money. It's Easy

When you can make in your own home q wonderful cough mixture far ahead of any you can buy ready made, why not try it?
 This home made mixture will stop the most stubborn cough and is fine for chest colds and acute. catarrh. Children love #.
 Get from any druggist one ounce of Parmint (doublc strenGth)-to this add n little granulated sugar and enough water to make half a pint that's all there is to if.
 Like a soothing, healing poultice ore costly substance in this home made cough mixture spreads itself completely over the membrane cf the throat. This causes tho most stub horn hang-on cough to cease almost instantly. No ordinary slow-acting Cough syrup contains this expensive ingredient,
 Any remedy that overcomes ratarrh. partially or wholly. is bound to be of benefit to those who are troubled with head noises and catarrhal deafness.
 Get Parmint and get better.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-09

looking" he went on. Then, quite casually Whats the matter with the window"
 Tt ain't safe" she said in V hoarsc whisper
 Gilehrist smiled
 Aren't you going 10 advise me to carry pistol. too? he asked.
 No. just keep out of the sight of -" she paused. almost afraid to mem ton the name.
 "Of whom" he inquired.
 Joe lIennig" she said sharply.
 "t thought Joe was in Black River"
 He ain't though" she answered, stu very ncrvaus. "I told you he was ashamed 10 go home. told you he was gonna stay here and get you"
 "Well?" qucried Daniel
 "Mcll--he stayed went to him like I told Yoti---and said it wasn't you--and asst him to take me back And he said was a liar and he was gonna get you. told you all that"
 Yes. I guess you did"
 While ho was workin' uptown l giri continued. Mt a little while ago he lost his job and began hangin' around down here, He's been drinkin and tallsin' wild, and I come in to tell yon.'
 That's kind Of you. Pearl, but I'm not afraid of Joe" he reassured her
 "I am," she said. seriously. Hes got his gang. l know" There was an emphatic accent on the last word.
 How do you know?'' asked Daniel
 She hcsltated nomcnt embar- rassed.
 Well. she said. finally. last night I met ID with one Of his pals--and he'd been drinkin' and he said Joe said you was Twin on women and this place was a blind. and nobody's wife was safe while you was in the neighs borhood. And this man said they was gonna get together and drive you ont" She gestured hysterieally. They're dangerous. Mir Gilchrist. For Gods sake. telephone the poliee!"
 There's no telephone here, Pearl he said cvasively "But there's al- ways an officer at hand. and I'm among freinds Don't worry. Sit
New Britain herald., 1923-11-09
JOINT-EASEFor For Stiff,Swonen Joints
Rheumatic or Otherwise
Says: "W7ien Joint-Easc Gets in
 Just Agony Gets Out"

It was n high class pharmacist who saw prescription after prescription fail to help hundreds of his customers to get rid of rheumatic sweliings and stiff inllamed joints.
 And it was this same man who as- serted that & remedy could and would be compounded that would make creaky, swollen tormented joints work with just as much smoothness as they ever did.
 Now this prescription; rightly nam cd Joint Ease, after being tested suc- cessfully on many obstinate cases, is offered through progressive pharma- ciats to the millions Of people who suffer from ailmg joints that need limboring up.
 Swollen. twingy. in1smed, stiff. pain-tormented joints arc usually caused by rheumatism. but whatever the cause Joint Ease soaks right in, through skin and flesh and gets rights to and corrcrts the trouble at it's source,
 Remember Joint Ease is for sil- mcnts Of tho joints whether in ankle. knee. hip elbow. shoulder. spine or finger. and when you rub II on, you may expect speedy and gratifying rc- suits.
 Ii Is now on sale at all druggists and druggists cyersWehcrc.