davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1923-05-09
MEDBURY
S A Y s.
By John P. Medbury.

by JONI +. NeuOuAJ'
- INES are certainly progress.
ing, and mugs in barber
shops which used to have
their owners names on them are
almost extinct.
Years ago the individual shay
ing mugs in tonsorial parlors were
the same as city directory.
Not having a mug in a barber
shop then was the same as no.
having your name in the teie'
phone book now.
asE9gr -
Instead of the newspaper editor
looking over the hotel register.
he used to find out what new
Corners came TO town by noticing
whether there were any strange
shaving cups on the shelf.
yp+%-;se- -- 'S
The men in those days even
had. stheir. mail sent where they
Ret their hair cut, and if man
left town he'd leave his forward
inoA address with the head barber.
enss !. e'----7 ..,.s e~s 49,
.e4snt those shaving, mugs were
sanitary; they. couldn't possibly
hurt anybody but the guy who
owned them.
Every. man had his. name On.
IL in black or gold letters and
the girls used to go in and pick
out, the name Of Their future
husband.
One dame always made it a
practice Of filling her frances
shaving mug with flowers every
morning.
Another girl planted a tree in
AerF sweetheart's cup.
Eileen she bought him a safety
razor. and made him shave at
home so he could let the tree
grow.
He bought a new mug, but she
puf vdirt in that one and tried
to ra sc shaving brushes.
atEhen when they got married
she wanted him to put her name
on the cup, ton.
-xa 4.
Can you imagine going. into
a barber shop and seeing shaw
ina snug with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wagner on it?
Later on she wanted the baby's
name added. It's good thing
Eddie Foy shaved at home in
those. days.
But the custom of having indf.
vidual shaving mugs began go
ing out Of style when the house
wives got short of cups and
sa4feers and started raiding the
barbeF shops every time they
wanted to give a tea party.
zsdRowever,. this was all right,
because every woman drank out
Okthsr own husbands mug.
The men used to join them
later and after. one guy had been
Eeing to those society .affa RS for
three four months his table
manners became so improved that
be wouldn't think CT leaving his
hrsshzin his cup.
While most. of these shaving
cups. have left the shelf. there
are just as many funny. looking
mugs sitting in barber chairs To-
day.
Churchill Takes a Hand.
soez. Manchester Guardian.
Wonder who gave it to him.
Grocer in Day; Thief at
Night, Is Dun's Story.
Worcester Beacon.
sBut this is confusing, Watson.
%Fhsef both night and day.
there you have it,
John, MCGEE Killed Most
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

While most. of these shaving
cups. have left the shelf. there
age just as many funny looking
mugs sitting in barber chairs to-
day:
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

zsAowever,- this was, all right,
because every woman drank out:
Oks her ewn husbands mug.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

The men used to join them
lateEe and after one guy had been
Geing to those society .affa RS for
three or four months his table
manners became so improved that
be wouldn't think CT leaving his
kFHshazin his cup.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

One dame always made II a
practice Of filling her frances
shaving mug with flowers every
morning.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

Not having mug in a barber
shop then was the same as noS
having your name in the teie-
phone book now.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

But the custom OF. having indi.
vidual shaving mugs began go
ing out Of style when the house
wives got short of cups and
saAeers and started raiding the
karbeE shops every time they
Fanted to give a tea party.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

Instead of the newspaper editor
looking over the hotel register.
he used to find out what new
Corners came to town by noticing
whether there were any strange
shaving cups on the shelf.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

The men in those days even
had stheire mail sent where they
eet-their hair cut, and if a man
left town he'd leave his forward
inn address with the head barber.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

Every. man had his name en-
it in black or gold letters and
the. girls used to go in and pick
out, the name of Their future
husband. ~.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

eBnt those shaving. mugs were
sanitary; they. couldn't possibly
hurt anybody but the guy who
owned them.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

- INES are certainly progress
ing, and mugs in barber
shops which used to have
-. ....,O,,.,,- ~ mes, on them are
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

Anyone to admit their kiddie Is
not normal. weight, brains, looks
or otherwise.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

their owners names on them are
almost extinct.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

Another girl planted tree in
AerF sweetheart's cup.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

Anybody in the wide. wide
world to admit that their new
born offspring is NOT beautiful.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

Later on she wanted the baby's
name added. It's a good thing
Eddie Foy shaved at home in
those. days.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

Can you imagine going. into
a barber shop and seeing a shaw
inas snug with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wagner on it?
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

rrtElhen when they got married
she wanted him to put her name
en the cup, too.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09
TRY N GET IT

The yeast cake out of the home
brew after it has dissolved.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

He bought a new mug. but she
plif dirt in that one and tried
to ra sc shaving brushes.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

Then she bought him safety
razor. and made him shave at
home so he could let the tree
grow.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

Your father.in-law to admit
that he saw lots of other women
in the world who would have
made him just as happy as his
wife did.
The Washington times., 1923-05-09

Along with your mother-in-Iav
after the new baby has arrived.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
Astronomers of Sweden and U. s. May Cooperate

STOCKHOLM. Jan. 25.-Theoreti-
 cal work by Swedish astronomers
 should join hands with the obserya-
 tional work of American astron- omers. is the plea of C. V. L. Char Her, Professor Astronomy at Lund University, in Sweden, who has re- quested a government appropriation for the purpose of visiting United States observatcries 10 negotiate for closer cooperation.
 Professor Charlier's plan for the math hcmatical elaboration in Sweden of astronomical observations made in America should prove acceptable to astronomers on both sides, in the opinion of scientists here, as Am ericans, with the finest instruments and the best equipped observatories In the world, are usually desirous of spending every clear night at their telescopes. while the Swedes, naturally fond of mathematics and
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
BIG SMOKE PROMISES
 FIRE ONLY IN STOVE

Half the people in Juneau turned ont in about ten minutes this after noon to view the outcome of a thick smoke screen which poured from the Grotto building, Front Street, at 3 o'clock. When the smoke was first sean the fire alarm was turned in and a few seconds later the >fire boys were on the scene. The smoke grew denser and the onlookers thick, CT and appearances were that the entire building was afire. With all the excitement no flames could be eeen and after Chief Gray had spent few minutes inside the building it was annnouced the promised fire would not be, as the smoke came from the stove pipe, which had fallen down and the only fire in the build ing was in the stove.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
FIREb0YS CLEAR
 GOOD SUM FROM
 MINSTREL SHOW
About $350 Cleared for the Benefit of the Playground
 Good Crowd Last Night.

The Juneau fireboys are aDout $350 to the good for work On tha City Playground and recreation park. by the proceeds of the minstrel SLOW given Tuesday and "Wednesday Nights at the Coliseum Theafre, according to the committee in charge. A large crowd. which almost equalled the crowd Of the opening night, filled the theatre at the second and last per ,formance, last night.
 The curtain went up at s o'clock sharp and songs and jokes were started off with a bang, the play CTS continuing throughout the per formance with lots ofI pep and clever playing. Several new jokes were introduced and the song Don't. was put cleyerly over entirely by little George Hall and Eddie Sparks. differing from the Nrst performance when Hans BernhoAQr and Dolly Gray" played in on the song
 The show was d success up to the last fall Of the curtain, following the joke on the flapper tables, which was not finished again, Us on the first night, on account of the sudden din made by the orchestra as end man Lievers was about to say the last word The drummer did not faint, the noise was terrific, ana the audience is left wondering.
 The same fircboys as on the first night of the >show. attended the ticket selling and usboring, assisted by the scout boys.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
TO CUT TT OUTi

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-A buzz saw, two axes, a crowbar and numerous and sundry nails and hammers were held in readi- ness today for one of the most unusual surgical operations in elephant history.
 It will not be a gland opera t!On, because Hattie" is only 50 years old-a mere infant, pachydermically speaking. "Bal" snyder, veterinarian emeritus of the Central Park Zoo, has been summoned here to save the giant elephants life.
 Hattie is said to be suffering from a disease, and an operation has been declared necessary.
 Fi6ty gallons of chloroform will be necessary to anaesthetize Hattie.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
SAYS TOO MUCH PROSPERITY
 LEADING TO DEGENERATION

STOCKHOLM, Ja.. 25.-Trosper fly is bad thing for race because it is one of the first steps toward degeneration, is the opinion of Pro lessor Herman Lundborg, head of the Race Biological Institute at Up sala, Sweden, and well known for his investigations into eugenics and racial biology Prosperity brings with it the gradual elimination of the good old middle class, the profess sor declared in recent address on this subject, and this in any country Is sure sign of decay. "There is grave doubt," the speaker continued, whether people really gains and profit when millions of money begin to pour into the country. EXperi- ence, past as well as present, shows that when wealgh is suddenly in- creased it brings endless new needs Luxuries are demanded. lassitude sets in, and thA interest in work and production falls off. Women begin to avoid maternity. All or these processes, beginning in the middle and upper classes. gradually work downward and in time destroy the race. Thus they are as much menace to a country as a powerful political enemy"
 The professor approves of birth control, however, especially among the less desirable elements of a coun- try's population, and he believes that the reproduction of a race should be limited, as far as possible, to those who are "wellborn.' He is stoutly opposed to the mixing of races, and gives this as one of the reasons why populations in larger cities tend to degenerate, except in so far as ra- cially replenished from the country districts
 Europe is decaying, not only as a result of political cataslysms, but also because of a miseonception of racial hygiene, and failure to coun- teract the forces of degeneration. A strong middle class is necessary for the racial health of a people h. creasing industry and trade make it possible 10 feed a larger population, but at the same time brings about serious change in the structure of society. The old middle class de- cays and finally disappears. A new middle class is formed, to be sure,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
B. M. BEHRENDS Co.,, Inc.
PORTUGAL TURNS
 EYES ON AFRICA
Sensation Is Caused by Inter- view Given by Admiral
 of Portugal.

LISBON, Jan. 25. - Portugal Is her important African colonial pos sessions, according to Admiral Leote do Rego, who has caused something of a sensation by giving an inter view to the Diario de Lisboa, in which he declares that Mozimbique, on the cast coast, and Angola, on the west coast of Africa. may be in- yaded by troops of the South Al rican Union.
 ''rhe union intends to obtain pos session of these territories by fair means or foul" the admiral de- clares. ''lt is time that the people of Portugal know the truth. They should prepare to defend their in- terests before it is too late. It is reported" the admiral continues. that General Shuts is concentrate ing troops on tho frontiers, and that he means business. Portugal. de prived of these. possessions, will be without a place among the nations of the world, for her colonial hold ings constitute her importance'
 The press is demanding that the government inform the people as to what really is transpiring, alleging at the same time that all questions raised in Parliament on this subject are' dismissed with vague and un- satisfactory answers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25

ne pressure is still low the Gulf of Alaska with reading of
 
 last "A Unusually Seward
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25

For engraved or printed calling cards see The Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
Prohibition Commoners
 Form Temperance Group

LONDoN, Jan. 23.-Inc members of tho House of Commons who favor prohibition held a meeting recently and organized themselves into the "Parliamentary Temperance group"
 Mrs. Wintringham was appointed to act as chairman of the group: Phillip Snowden and Lady Astor as yicechairmen, and Isaac Foot as sec retary. They have not adopted program for the present session of Parliament. but it is understood that they will do so for the next session.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25

NOTE: Observations Portland francisco made at a. m. and m. Juneau time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
Weather Conditions As Recorded by the U. s.
 Weather Bureau

Forecast for Juneau and vicinity for 24 hours bgnnng tod tonight probably
 gent hln 1ynd
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
VETERANS PASSING AWAY

MANILA. r. l., Jan. 25.-Veterans of the American Civil War, resident in the Philippine Islands, have been reduced in numbers until only one remains. Up to a few weeks ago there were three here. but today Ebenezer Cook. S5, formerly of Port land, Ore. is tho only representative or the Grand Army of the Republic in the islands.
 C. c. Goodfellow, a veteran. died at Cayite a week ago, and recently another veteran, William Thomas, left for the United States on a visit, leavink Cook the sole surviving G. A. R. member in the Philippines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25

theoretical work, are limited in mak- ing observations both by unfayor- able climate and the lack of suffi- eiently well-equipped laboratories. Professor Gharlier suggests either the Swedish astronomers come to the United States to make the calcula- tions CT that they remain at home while the date is sent over to them The general plan is a step in the direction of scientific specialization
 Among the American observatories which are to be visited by Professor Chariier are the Harvard, Lick. Mount Wilson, and Albany observa- tories.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
APRON SPECIAL

A very special special, for these aprons are in all styles for both prac- tical and pretty wear and priced very moderately.
 S1.75 each.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
SECOND REED IS IN SPEAkER'S CHAIR AT
 OLYMPIA LEGISLATURE

TACOMA. Jan. 25.-Election of Mark E. Reed, of Shelton, as speak. CT Of the lower House of the present Washington State Legislature re- freshes the memories of the "old. timers in the state. The father of the present speaker. Thomas Reed. was the speaker of the House in the first territorial legislature more than sixty years ago
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25

but it is Of poorer substance. Mean while there is numerical gain in both the upper and the lower classes, es- pecially the latter. In time the working class becomes the largest, and underneath this comes a layer of human trash
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25

Colonel Rufus H. Lane has been nominated by President Harding to be the new Adjutant and In- spectcr-General of the U. s. Ma rines. with the rank of Brigadier- General. He is a native of Ohio and q graduate Of Annapolis. serving with distinction through the Spanish-American War. Of late he has been reorganizing the school system in santo Domingo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-25
IOris zass1 lLaatt5.g va1e sSSswerl18x11 a

ICrts s4sse5 Naa1foy Va1c SWe f.ttls8rL zi
 The consolidation of five large railroad systems into che oi River brought into heading the combinel)rs F. Ohio, practically un- school education in they sold for living Going business
 and interested capitalists the land Cleveland that they began attract attention control the Chicago the Toledo St. Louis Southwest Western tine Fort Wayne Cincinnati Louis vile the Chicago railroads all which they consolidated into system
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-18
COLORED LIGHTING NAY
DISPLkCE WALL PAPER
AeW neNins CaRahse ~ ThHaaiRg Is
Many a. Ialig Designs Ca Wall
Helms neaissi,

D. THs Assar.R4sa Press
Cleveland MAJ ia method by
watch thf mistress 81 the house may
completely change the mural deFarr
afiaRs Of the entire dsmieils IN less
than fiye miRntss is being devised
here In tine Nela Paris research lab
aral0ries Of the General Electric
company
The new device, operated entirely
hg electric lighting, IL capable ~
throwing as many as Fifty distinct vail
paReF designs On the walls OF the
room ia less than sixty seconds with
practically nA human effort save the
movement Of a tinted glass slide an
which are arranged various NalaFsi
dauhings,
The fffee' Is obtained hY the use ~
specially made magic lantern haN,
which, when completed, may he con-
realei ia the room and arranged 90
that the wall designs will he focused
perfectly and changed ~ will, The
CalNFs, as well as the designs If the
decorations, may he varied according
"a the effect desired, one may bright.
On the home "a the stage of absolute
galaiY through a play OF brilliantly
eoloFed signs or change 20 quiet and
shmhre tones a. will,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-18

Ever since radio became popular,
fans with hobbies have been design
ing the smallest" sets in the world.
But they were all crystal sets Here
is another smallest" set and its in
yentor, Roslyn Russell of Niagara
Falls, ~ -. but this one is a regen-
eratiye set, says Russell. IT fits in a
ease that measures 3 l-2 inches by
2 IA inches by 2 l2 inches and in
Guides peanut tube, spider web coil
and all the other necessary parts for
such set 1t ranges in wayelengths
from 200 to coo meters and, accord
ing to Russell, it has picked up mes
sifgas sent from stations as far as 500
miles away.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-18
JAP LABOR OUTBREAK
HITS THURSDAY isle
situation Delicate From international
Point nf view-Littie Violence
Experienced.

ny The Associated Press.
sydney, y. ". s.. May is.--The
situation al Thursday Island. off the
northern coast OF Queensland. whore
serious japanese labor troubles oc-
CURED recently. is said 20 he deli.
cate from an international point OF
view, according to tho latest reports
received hero.
One authority has described the po-
sltion as "a powder magazine cover
ed with brown paper, although tfsre
has been no violence on the part Of
the Japanese greater than Australia
has been accustomed to in other por-
lions OF the commonwealth.
The situation is declared to be the
climax of difficulties that have exist
ed since 1916 when the Queensland
government was forced. through rep
resontations made to the federal gov
eminent at the instance OF Japan. to
Withdraw the permit for japanese In
the sugar fields.
In 1920 the japanese indentured
workers resented the employment OF
Papuans and Australian natives to
such degree that the laborers of
those races We're withdrawn almos, i
entirely from the industry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-18
MICHIGAN OPPOSED TO
INfERSECfIOhAL SPORT
oaaiesis Neet With small FsEaF a.
Hsads az Athlssie nireosoE-Maalld
Keep students From Ciass,

~ Tee AssarRisa Press
Ann AHhaE Mieh, May ls,-iHtfF-
sectional athletic eaniesis fRd small
faser with Fielding ", fosi, diTeel0T
OF athletics a. Michigan. Replying %
recent criticism ef MieRigan's Ntlh-
drawal from the Eastern COLLEGIATE
A, A., ana the Eastern Intercollegiate
track and held meet IN New York
Mas rs ami e. Vast EaYe tive Fea-
sons why he opposes iRterseeii0nal
competition for the Maize and Blue
Mlehigan's natural athletic apRa-
ntnts, ~ declared, are I'm The Middle
West, particularly IN the Western
Conference, ant he believes the Mal-
leFines' relations should b. limited
largely 10 these opponents. Tie cited
Irosimity aHi mutual regard as the
basis for this opinion,
Declaring that athletics are and all
WAYS should he but e0niribuiaFy
factor "a the main purpose Of college
"a york, that Of educating ami filliRg
youths for their llfe's work, YNst
pointed out that Mlehigan's regular
schedule will take members Of the
track squad away from CLASSES as
much as he considers safe ana con.
sisient
"The whole matter" Ynsf declared,
''resaltes Itself, as before, 10 the nat
nFal and most feasible selection Of
opponents, We know each other In
the Middle West and We can readily
reach each other. There is mutual
regard among us, Perhaps tn the
east we would be strangers"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-18
MORnGoANs IN FRANCE,
AulhoFitles seeking Murderer, FiRd
seven Answering His Description,

81 Tas Associated Pgsss,
Paris, May ls,-Mahammedzhens
Ahmed. an iraseible Moroccan sf AF-
gsnteuil, a suburb Of Paris shot and
severely wounded a former sweet
heart the other day snd thea made
his escape,
Ills description Was sent Through.
ou. France, and no less than seven
Moroeesns, responding 10 the name 81
aahammsd -henrAhmed and CORES
spending 20 the description Of the
wanted man, were arrested, Not one
of them, however was the fugitive,
Inquiries az the Ministry Of the In.
terror brought the statement that
there are ls,iss MahemmedHbeh-
Ahmeds In France,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-18

ems Baptist Missionary Union, pre-
scented at the thlrty-nfih annual ses-
sion Of that body here today
In addition to these gifts the wom-
IN In their organized capacity sent
$4,000 In special equipment TO the
Baptist hospitals on the mission fields
of China and Africa. and $4,000 IN
cash and clothing TO suffering Bap-
list families in Euprope, the repore
set forth.
The number OF local Women Mis-
sionary Union organizations affiliat-
ed with tho convention grew duA,g
last year TO approximately $4,000,
and total OF 1898 study classes OF
one week each were held in the in
terest of home and foreign missions
and other benevolent programs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-18

dent 81 the ieesl civic hedF maiRlE
hsesnse L sizes ala the opportunity
90 sRens0T q movement thsl has all
WAYS been elese 70 his heart
4 systematic eFgaRizaiien fer beau
iifging the ellg vas perfected b. Mr.
Nan Peilen sad ineiudes N'aEd snd
pFeeiRes committees, headed In each
instance b. someone vitality interested
IN the campaign, and also includes
every seh0el ehila IN the city,
Each seheel child has been pre-
scented with q red laE bearing the
pledge u won't pics haMeFs or
break OF bTsnehss,h
i vent cut seEass Lawns because
il kills the sFsssh
II want Topeka 70 he more heanH
tiful," -r-s-....-
Mr., Van Petleh has been blind foe
IA years, ana in that time has az
ganlEed end IL head ef 4 farm moItr
gage company here that now carries
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-18
BLIND NAN WORKS FOR
CITY BEAUTIFUL PLANS


BY Fhs Asseeiatsa Press
Topeka, Kan, May ls,-Fhs mrs,
campaign insnEaFaisd h. A, 2, Van
Pstlsn, the newly elected president OF
the Chamber Of Commerce here, wac
Is Totally blind, was ene for the
heanllfiesIien Of this elig.
Despite the fact that President
Van Pellen is destined never 10 look
upon the beauties Of nature his cam,
palgh may bring cut, he declares he
. appreciates his new heHeT as presi.