davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
Lonely Woman
Spread Yuletide
Cheer by Giving
Girl Agent a
Happy Home

tered to herself as
the door bell pealed just as she was
about ready to sit down to lunch. Il
have mind not to answer it all, l
have"
But she did answer it, just as soon
as she had lowered the fire under the
bubbling coffee pot, to find that her
surmise was correct. 1t was an agent
who rang the bell, and worst Of all,
book agent.
She spoke as soon as the door had
opened few inches and before Bertha
had time to frame the words that were
on her lips. "Mightn't I sell you a
copy Of this little book today? The
cost is only fifty cents and you will
find it well worth the price"
Not many words, coming from an
agent, Bertha thought Heretofore the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
Eour.Word speeches.

The talk. at the London club had
turned on the subject Of theatrical
first nights and the speeches at the
fall of the curtain.
Il have had four plays produced" a
playwright exclaimed, "and when say
authors should not make speeches
know what l am talking about. But
If you must speak let your speech be
as short as possible. / only once
made a speech during those four I'M
forgettable occasions and my speech
contained four words"
"What were they?" he was asked.
"'And boo to your" he replied
Humorist Uondon).
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
Americans Want Settlement and World Con
ditions Restored to Peace
By GEORGE NJ. REYNOLDS Chicago Banker.

Americans speedy settlement and world conditions restored
AS Lloyd George said in Chicago Europe needs American
goods like the hungry looking akeop hasn't the
with which buy We all sympathy with Europe but America
throw her pocebok shut her actual conditions
Some plan the cry but when ask
what of would they only the
"cash Many Americans returning from
dend with foreign decorations glowing confusing
picture. What is needed is the truth
1t time that these euds European forgotten
Now the time for methods Of the
policiea Of suspicion and hate.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
e ss@!
Christmas Seems
Worth While


oh, Christmas Is a nuisance.
~ We sometimes think and say
Such a lot of work and worry
JUST for one short day!
H0rd-e0rned money squ0ndered,
Weary heads and feef-
Useless giving. Se1seiess striving
In the struggle to competed
YET. on Christmas morning.
When we hear the cliiIdren,s cries
R0tdfng Hffte stockings
In ropfurss of surprise;
When we open parcels
Thar loving hands have tvr1pf.
Seems like springs OF kindness
In our hearts are tapped.
Seems our thoughts GROW geHfEer.
More tender Is the snliiei
Yes. on Chrisfmds morning,
Christmas seems worth srhle.
Ella BisseH ChoU7eld
In Farm Life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
Young Girls Need to Be Taught What Is the
'Gang Spirit" Among Boys
By MARY ROBERTS R1NEHARr, American Writer.

It young girls this
Soundouby important that they future citizens well
the potential mothers of future be occupation feel
Of responsibility practical ideal which they bring their in
nate loyalty and enthusiasm They need organized play and athletics
They need something concrete to tie to-
They need to be taught please what the spirit
boys They need learn that their young bodies be used instead
decorated Until they learn that shall have c mothers and
puny babies No single for the improvement of American
people advance Of sanitation
porance with the necessity for building morally spiritually and bodily
our future mothers.
Give them something that interests them Get them out into
the Fill the waiting years with work and play Give them
rules life which will appeal alike their imagination to their
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
The Fact That the Chinese Are Peace-Loving,
LaW-Abiding People
By j. S. TOW. in "The Real Chinese in America"

The Chinese in American felton, the films and sometimes plays
and exhibitions with few EXCEPTIONS villains lawbreake aud
criminals They vfd immoral and vicious people Their
life depicted and dangerous Their colonies de-
scrbed of lawne and The fiction writer's film
du and exhibitors of anything Chinese have been INDUCING the
habit Of depicting and exggang certain unlawful acts committed by
degenerate Chinese this country nothing else
But they fail to understand that these violation of both
American and Chinese laws such gambling smoking and Tong
fighting represent the life of Chinatown far
they represent the life Of the Chinese people whole.
The scandaous vfaon cannot however, change the fact that the
Chinese peace-loving and lawabding people.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
YEAR BY YEAR. 1T IS SO

Every Christmas. year by year, in
every way, we are getting broker and
broker and happier and happier. We
suppose man who comes out Of
Christmas with a million dollars Is
awfully miserable.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
JUST THE USUAL THING

Mrs. Sun-What do you expect for
Christmas, Mrs. Moon?
Mrs. Moon (wearily) ooh, just the
usual things. A set of satellites; star
earrings, a gray-cloud scarf and that
old, everlasting dipper that never
wears out IN. B. Thomas.
%. 1923. Western Newspaper Union.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
quite So.
Freshen a Heavy skin

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti-
cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely
scented. economical face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume.
Renders other perfumes superfuous.
One of the Cuticura Toilet Trio (Soap,
Ointment, Talcum) Advertisement.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
Fear and Tear.

First Tramp-Goin' in that house
over there?
last week. amt goin' there any more.
"'Fraid on account Of the dog?"
ME trousers are"
Trousers are what?"
"Frayed on account Of the dog
London Answers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
Quick. WatsonI

The famous detective gasped as he
arrived at the scene of the crime.
Heavens !" he exclaimed, as he looked
In the window through which the thief
had escaped. This is more THAI ex-
pected. It's broken on both Stiles"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
Much to Learn

Does your fiancee know much
about automobiles"
Heavens, no; she asked me If l
cooled my car by stripping the gears"
Harvard Lampoon.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

The Best External Remedy
for all local aches and pains, the re-
suit of taking cold, over exertion or
strain, is an Allcock's Plaster.-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Civilization can't be permanently
harmed. 1t has it's way.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Same Effect Produced.
He-My love for you is like the sea.
She-Yes, the sea makes me sick.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
Christmas Spirit
Made Itself Felt
By MARION FRANCES HAMILTON

NE of those
poster i n 6
a g e MT s
a g ain I
bet Ber-
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
LEASES OLD CHURCH FOR
AUTOMOBILE SALESROOM
VI. Irving Jester Takes Over St
Marks Church and Alterations
VIII BE Made Immediately

The old st. Marks church on WesI
Main street will be converted into an
automobile salesroom by NJ. Irving
Jester, who has leased 1t from the
Commercial Trust Co., according to an
announcement today. The work OF
alterin gthe present building will be
commenced next week. The floors
will be strengthened and new front
will be placed on 1t. The lease will
run for one year, or until such a
time as the Commercial Trust Co.
builds a new bank on the site.
In Mr.. TESTERS opinion, the old
church site is the best in the city for
an automobile salesroom as 1t faces
the center of the city,
Mr.. Jester was formerly in the coal
business. He served for several years
on the city council and was president
Lro tenn for term of two years. He
is director and one of the largest
in the Commercial Trust
Co.
He entered the automobile field in
August, 1916. In 1920 he purchased
two blocks and a large garage and
dance hall situated on Arch street,
from Philip Bardeck, and at the pres
ent time, his business is located there.
The Arch street salesrooms will be
conducted in conjunction with the new
building.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24

New Britain people are responding
TO the appeal OF the Lions club 20 aid
the orphans OF this city and as a re-
suit most OF the tickets for the con-
cert 10 be given by the orpheus con-
cert club OF Springfield. Mass. at the
Fox theater on Thursday evening OF
next week have been disposed of.
The orpheus club is under the di-
rection OF John Bishop. a former New
Britain man who has, become keenly
interested In the Springfield organiza-
ton and has largely been responsible
for its great success within the past
several years.
Because of the number OF men in
in the chorus. 1850, in addition to the
soloists, the state men and business
officials the club has hired a coach
or the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad company and will
leave Springfield at 6:15 O'Clock. They
will arrive in New Britain at 1920
o'clock but will be ready for the con-
cert at o'clock.
A light luncheon will be served on
the journey to this city and another
upon the return following the concert
at the theater.
William c. French. president of the
Lions club, is pleased with the way
New Britain people have responded to
the sale OF tickets and says it is graft
flying to know that the citizens are
willing to help the orphans of this
rity
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Rev. Charles Carver Is
To Take Albany Church

New Haven, Feb. 24.-Rev. Charles
Carver, curate at Christ Episcopal
church, has accepted the call extend
ed to him by Bishop Nelson, to be-
come dean of All Saints Cathedral.
Albany, n. Y. He will not take up his
duties until after June. Rev. John
l.. Roney, rector of st. Phillips Epis-
copal church, Putnam, Conn.,. has ac-
cepted the call to become canon of the
same cathedral. He will begin his
services after Easter.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
BRILLIANT AMERICAN
DIPLOMAT DIES At 70
seonuausd fram F1rst psssl


members of the German eauTt thai
he sas invariably selected 30 SD neAl
% the thea Emperor William during
formal state dinners practices
which brought many eanslie COM
ments from the representatives 81
other governments,
Pickle as Emperor William Was
known Ia he with his good gFaees,
Mr. Tower managed "a remain in fay,
or for the entire slN years VI his Dip
iomatic stay IN ReFlin, and was eNen
the innoeeHt eause Of an embarrassing
international eaRer when be retired in
1898, The emperor said a a dinner
thar he was 'NeFF angry with nFesir
dent Roosevelt" for accepting MT,
Towers resignation, and while the Ens
mark Was intended merely 10 en-.
nhaslse The regard he had for the re-
iiFlng ambassador il was immediately
construed as a slur on David Jayne
iiip, the famous American historian
anf diplomat, who Was named 10 sue
coed Mr., fewer,
The eighth in descent from John
Tower, who left his English home in
iaaT 10 settle IN America, Charlie
imagine Tower Was born In philadel-
phla April Il, iSts, lie attended the
public schools OF Pennsylvania, and
later Phillips academy, EKteE y. II,
Completing his preparatory studies, 10
entered Harvard in 1865 and was
graduated in is72. He spent four
years travelling and studying in Eur.
ope, and In 1876 began the study Of
law He was admitted to practice in
1878.
In iss2 he removed 10 Duluth.
Mimi. TO accept the presidency OF the
Duluth and Iron Range railroad,
which position he held, IN conjunction
with the managing dictatorship OF the
Minnesota Iron company. for five
years. During that period he was
largely instrumental in the opening
and development Of the great iron de-
pos;ts~of that region.
In 1883 he married Miss Helen
Smith. OF Oakland, Cal. and by her
had three sons.
Several universities. both here and
abroad, honored Mr.. Tower with de-
grees. He was director of the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania; vice presi- |
dent OF the Historical Society of |
pennsylvania. member OF the Acad- |
envy of Natural Sciences. and the
American Institute of Mining Engin-
GERS.
lie also was director in the Phila- ]
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Much Disturbance But
Little Damage in Dublin

Dublin. Feb. "a. - tBy Associated
Press)-The disturbances In Dublin
last night. during which considerable
firing occurred In the streets. was not
OF serious nature, Kelvin o'Higgins,
free state minister of home affairs de-
clared today. II was not SO much a
military operation as a political DEM
onstration By the irregulars designed
TO show that Sean Fitzpatrick and the
other leaders Of the Dublin irregilars
captured by the free state were not
indispensable.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Fire in New Haven Does
Little Harm to Factory

New Haven, Feb. PA fire in a
building in State street occupied by
three manufacturers of waists and
skirts this noon did triiing damage
but the incident led to hurried exit
minus their wraps, of some 200 girl
employees Most OF them were excited
and took to fire escapes and windows
for exits, several being helped down
ladders.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Bank Examiner Receiver
For Looted Institution

Boston. Feb. 2i.-The appointment
OF National Bank Examiner n. 8.
Bean as temporary receiver OF the
First National bank OF Warren. from
which s2i3.000 in bonds are missing.
was announced here today. The an
nouncement was made by United
States Attorney Harris afer notiiica-
ton by wire from Comptroller +. Guy
crissinger at Washington. who made
the appointment.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Second Bible Lecture
To Be Given Tuesday

The second lecture In the series OF
Lenten Bible talks being given by
Mrs, c. II. Daniels OF Holland. will be
heard at the Y. W. c. A. on Tuesday
evening at 7;i5 o'clock. There are six
lectures 10 be given by Mrs. Holland
in New Britain on the book OF revela-
lions.
Mrs. Daniels is also giving six talks
to school girls at the Y. w. c. a. on
Tuesday afternoons at Ais o'clock.
A special invitation has been extend
ed to High school girls, Girl Reserve
members and Girl Scouts to attend
these lectures.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
GEORGE WASHINGTON PARTY

A George Washington party was
held Thursday evening at the home OF
Miss Charlotte Cullinan of Hartford
avenue when she entertained friends
from the New Britain Machine Co. Of
fee. The home was attractively dec
grated in colors suitable to the &C.
cason Musical numbers were rem
dered, among which were solos by
Miss Ethel Pinder of Plainville.
Lunch was served.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Niagara Life Insurance
Co. Nears Dissolution

Buffalo, Feb, eA,-fhe Aiagars
Life Insurance company, upon which
Joseph =, MaEeiRa built himsy
financial slrHetuFe that crashed and
aefi him a fugitive from justice, was
today advanced another step toward
dissolution as stock corporation
when Justice 4, ]. Hinkley OF the
supreme eeurt issued an order per-
hitting the state superintendent OF
the Insurance 10 reinsuEe $500 Mag.
ara policy holders IN the MetFopel-
ltan Insurance company,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Woman Left Home and
Slept in BakeShOp

Sergeant Matthias Rival, at 4
o'clock this morning received re-
port from Saul Amolick of 200 North
street, that Rosa Musler, his sster-in-
law had left home at. 2 o'clock and
he asked that search be instituted
for her. She was found later by
Sergeant Michael J. Flynn, asleep in
the Rosenholtz Bakery CO., on North
street, and was sent back to her
home.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Claims Congressman Came
Into House While Drunk

Washington, Feb. "a - The house
was thrown into an uproar today after
Representative Gallivan, democrat
Mass, in another assault on the pro-
hibition enforcement act had declared
that recently a dry member of the
senate had become too drunk to an
swer a roll call, and had ito be re-
strained by two of his colleagues from
getting on the floor"
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Italy Seems Nearer to
Agreement With Vatican

Rome, Feb. "a. - The Giornale'
Italia pointed out today that no hint
has come from the Vatican that the
recent remarks of Cardinal Vannutel-
II, praising Premier Mussolini were
deplored. Cardinal Vannuteli highly
praised Premier Mussolini and his
words as further evidence of an APP
preaching reconciliation between the
church and state.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Coal Investigators Are
Demanding More Money

Washington, Feb. 24.-Members Of
the coal commission have informed
the congressional appropriations com
mittee that unless congress finds it
possible to grant the 100000 special
additional appropriation which the
commission has sought for carrying
on it's work of fact finding in the coal
industry its activities will cease on
March 4.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
WOMEN HELD FOR ASSAULT

Mrs. Mary Miulewicz and Mrs.
Nary Porkowski, both residing at 104
Grove street, were arrested this morn
ing by Sergeant George c. Ellinger
charged with assaulting each other
The police learned that the women
have been having trouble during the
past week, eliminating this morning
in hair pulling match.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
TWO UNDER ARREST

Bakersville N. c., Feb. "a. - Two
men are under arrest and warrants
have been issued for three others in
connection with latest investigation in
to the disappearance two years ago of
3. l.. Hasell, New York writer and
naturalist.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Pipe Line Was Frozen
In Dawson Mine, Is RepOrt

santa Ne, \, AZ, Feb, ai,-The pipe
lire OF the sRrinkiing systenlin the
number one mine at Dawson mad been
frozen for fiVe days prior "a the exs
ploslon Of Feb, s, which killed leo
men. according to report made 20
Governor Hinkle today by W. W, Ris-
don, state mine inspector,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
No Decision as Yet on
Cutting Out Relief Work

Washington, Feb. ?4-Desnite pub
lie reports to the contrary Secretary
Hoover said today that the American
Relief, Of which he is head. had
reached no decision on the question
OF cutting of further relief shipments
10 Russia now said 10 be exporting
grain 10 Germany and Turkey.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Big Fire Threatens to
Burn Many Buildings

New York, Feb. 24.-F'ire In pa
per warehouse which for time
threatened to destroy a half dozen
Pearl street buildings in lower Man
haitian was checked by n huge force
of firemen after a bitter fight in a
zero temperature today. The ware
house owned by the Andrew Pagone
Paper company was wrecked.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf Larson of 7Oc
East street announce the engagement
of their daughter, Ruth. to Oscar
Nygren of 766 East street. Miss Lar
son is employed as a bookkeeper at
the Stanley Svea Coal G. Grain Co.,
and Mr.. Nygren at the John Boyle
company.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Red Men Holding Their
Meeting in New Haven

New Haven, Feb. "a. - Redmen
from all over the state came here to-
day for quarterly conference Of the
order. Degree work was to be ex-
emplified by several tribes and other
degree will also be put on.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24

dslRhia ana ResdiRE Coal and lren
e0mRaRyi the Lehigh Coal ana AsFi,
Eatien company the New YORK, New
Haven ANA Hartford Railroad Co,
and the Pennsylvania Steel 90,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
Income Tax Cleanup Is
Assaulting New Haven Man

New Haven. Feb. 24.-Internal rev.
cnue collectors are to start a state
clean up campaign next week on in
come tax returns. 1t was announced
today Men will be sent 10 various
sections to assist citizens in making
their returns before March Is.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
REPORTS FROM IRELAND

Cork, Feb 24--Further arrests and
captures of arms and ammunition as
well as the surrender of number of
irregulars are officially reported, but
no details are given.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
WOULD BAR GERMAN AIR

New York, Feb. 24.--The Yale club
of New York, it was learned today,
has revived the drive for elimination
of the music of Die Wacht Am Rhein
from Yale's report Of college songs.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24
PLAN TRAINING SCHOOL.

Athens, Feb. "a (By Associated
Press) The largest training school
in the Near East is to be established
on the Greek island of SYRIA. one of
the Cyclades, off the southern Greek
coast, by the Near East Relief, it is
announced here.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-24

First metal bridge was put across
the Severn, in England, in 1779.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-01
R. Hospman. deceased.

II ffOStu1dn, ueCeaSe0.
The State Of South Dakota Sends
Greetings to Eta Hossman, Samuel
Hossiran, Chris Hossman, Sam Hoss.
man. Jos. Hossman, Rosie Weeks
Fritz Hossman and Gertrude Hossman
heirs at law and next OF kin of Fred
r. Hossman. deceased, and to all
whom these presents may come.
Notice Is hereby given that the
washington Springs State Bank and
VIM. link, creditors of the deceased,
have filed with the Judge of this
Court a petition praying that letters
Of administration of the estate of
Fred r. Hossman. deceased, be issued
to J.. ID. McNair of Washington, Beadle
County. South Dakota, and that Mon
day. the 18th day OF March, 1898, at 2
o'clock p. M. of said day being a day
of the regular term of this court to-
wit, OF the March term, 1923. at the
office of the County Judge in the City
OF Miller, Hand County, South Dakota
has been set BE Tina and place for
hearing saic 90 W whelS and where
any person I'd may appear and
show causs s.:id natition should
not be grante6;1
Dated at Miller, South Dakota, this
Goth day OF February. 1923.
G.. C. BRIGGS,
Judge of the County Court,
Hand County.
Emma A. Morrow,
(SEALl Clerk.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-01
February 1874
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate OF Lucius Darlington, deceas.
ed.
Notice Is hereby given by the under.
signed Rosetta Darlington, admins
tratrix OF the estate OF Lucius Car
rington, deceased. to the creditors OF
and all persons having claims against
the said deceased, TO exhibit them,
with the necessary vouchers, within
six months after the first publication
OF this notice, to the said Rosetta Car
rington at washington, s. ID. post
office in Hand County, s. ID.
Dated at Miller, s. D., February 2,
1923.
Rosetta Darlington,
Administrative OF the Estate OF
Lucius Darlington. deceased.
Harlan J. Bushfield, Attorney.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-01
t5t4
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate OF Sarah Ferguson. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given by the under
signed Frank Il. Saltmarsh, admins
traitor OF the estate of Sarah Ferguson
deceased, to tie creditors of and all
persons having claims against the said
deceased; to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers. within 6 months
after ths first publication OF this no
tice, TO the said Frank Il. SaItmarsh
at the Citizens State Bank. City OF
Miller, IL the County OF Hand, State
or South Dakota.
Dated February 18th, 1923.
Frank r. Saltmarsh,
administrator OF the Estate OF
Sarah Ferguson, deceased.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-01

E. II. Keel, Oph., of Sioux Falls, will
be In Miller again at the hotel Satur-
day, March 3. Special attention given
to weak eyes. poor sight, infiamed eyes
and eye lids, headache and nervous
ness. Glasses correctly fitted.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-01

+. j. Colman will vaccinate your
hogs. Phone 632 for veterinary ser.
vices.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Strong, Of wes-
sington, spent Sunday at the home OF
the latter's mother, Mrs. Fannie Bunk.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-01

Mrs. G. C. Briggs left Monday for
Huron. where she will transact BUSH
ness relative to the Redpath Lyceum
Course.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Pete DeGeest returned
Wednesday noon from a short honey
moor trip to Sioux City.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-01

Chas. Resell shipped a carload of
household goods to Gettysburg, We'd
nesday, where the family will make
their home.