davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1924-01-02

; Reeding keeps writing from going
to waist. All printing is silent unless
1t is red out loud. Some people ALI
ways wunt to reed out loud wild 9TH
ers never wunt to lissen. A sad site
Is Wen 2 people wunt to reed out loud
at the same time. espeshilly II they
wunt to reed diffrent things.
A book Is ony in the way unless you
know how to reed. One of the most
useless things Is a forrin langwidge
book with no picktures in it..
Now matter how good of a education
you have, you genrelly never know
wat 1t says on your Chinee laundry
check. This proves there Is always
something more to lern.
If you stay in the house reeding
vile the other fellows are out playing
your mother thinks you are CRATE vie
the other fellows think you are crazy.
This proves you cant please every
your book if possible.
Some people never look more nerviss
than wen they are in a trolly car
with no newspaper to reed.
If you lived to be 100 yeers old you
couldent reed the hole lyberry, so
nobody hardly ever tries. even the la
dies that werk there all the time.
The ferst thing you lern to reed is
the alfabet, the werst part about 1t
being that the letters don't make eny
sents in that position.
Children think they are CRATE wen
they know the alfabet and can count
up to 10, the sad part being that their
trubbles are jest beginning to start.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
HEALTH 4 HINTS
BY aBernarr MacFadden.

A lack OF development Of the mus
cles OFFS the back is conducive to faulty
posture and chronic conditions OF
spinal curvature. Remember that the
spinal column in itself, because Of its
very elasticity. will not hold one
properly erect. This is matter that
depends upon the muscles of the
back. II these muscles are strong and
well developed and so trained as to.
perience no difficulty in keeping the
spine straight and the body erect.
II, on the other hand, they are weak
ened and debiiitated, and not proper
ly trained. the individual is liable to
go about in a drooping stoop-shoul-
dered condition, and to develop vari-
Gus forms and degrees of chronic
spinal curvature. The necessity for
proper exercises to. keep the spine
strong and normal will, therefore,
only strengthen the muscles, but will
tone, up and strengthen the liga-
ments as we'll.
To. overcome a bent or slouching
posture, the simplest method is to
stretch the arms high above the head
This straightens the back and
elevates the chest. Now, keeping
head. chest and shoulders in the
you find yourself standing in perfect
posture.
An ideal method of correcting a
bad posture Is to stand with the
back against the wall with heels,
hips. shoulders and back of the
head touching it. Then by bending
the head backward. the shoulders
are pushed one or two inches away
from the wall.
The man or woman who has passed
middle age and who wishes to main
tain the condition and the appear
ance of youth-for they go together
should make continuous and per-
sistent effort to bring the body up
to an erect position and keep it
erect, as well as to take those exer-
cises which are essential in straight
ening the spine and giving it youth
full flexibility.
In the absorbing care of business
life one is liable to forget this
fundamental necessity. Particularly
in the sitting posture one is likely to
slump carelessly into an improper
position. Therefore, 1t may be said,
ones entire life should be a constant
fight to maintain the erect position.
One should stand erect, walk erect,
sit erect and try to maintain a
straight and normal position of the
spine even during the sleeping hours.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
DCDTTTNET1 CTHnDTFC By Thornton
DED lNlG O1O10lljAJ w. Burgess

noticed that the aviator seemed to
be, trying to do something In a hur-
ried and anxious manner. They were
going down. There was no doubt
looked as If the earth were rushing
up to meet them. How fast 1t came
up! The aviator was now giving his
whole attention to guiding the great
man-bird. In the distance ahead
Danny saw what looked like a tiny
looked like a tiny gray patch. The
man-bird was heading straight for
that tiny patch. The house grew
bigger and bigger and bigger. The
gray patch grew bigger and bigger
and bigger. Both house and the
right up to them. Pretty soon they
saw that the gray patch was a sandy
field. with things growing 1t it. Then
they guessed that the man-bird was
going to try to land in that field.
There were trees around that field.
man-bird were going to land in those
trees and not in the field. He began
to be frightened. Never had that
man-bird come down quite like that
before. Those trees seemed to rush
up at them fhat ,beH Then Just
of the trees there was a swapping
and tearing, and they struck the
ground with a terrible crash. One
of the wings of that great man-bird
had struck the top Of tree.
The cage in which were Danny and
Nanny. was thrown out and hit the
ground so hard that the little door
was knock ed open. Danny and Nanny
were dreadfulIy shaken up. but they
scrambled to their feet and out Of
that open door. Then they discov-
cred that man-bird. standing on it's
head on the edge Of the field, with
one Of its great wings broken OFF.
Their friend the aviator was getting
to his feet and feeling himself all
over, as If to see If he were all
whole
Evening star., 1924-01-02
BY n. A. EMMoNs.

The spice bush is one OF our
fairest harbingers of spring. Its
flowers are tiny, to be sure, but
they are in great profusion. strung
closely along the slender branches
in little yellow punches like delicate
and brightly colored embroidery.
They come in April before the leaves,
along with the early blossoms Of the
red maple and the elms. Then does
the underground of woodlands and
wooded swamps (of which this bush
often forms a large part become
busted with yellow enchantment, in
mass and at a distance seeming to
radiate the bright, new, spring sun
shine. Again in the fall these
bushes decorate themselves in yellow.
To quote Harriet Keeler: The spice
bush begins and ends it sylvan year
in yellow. The pale blossoms fairly
cover the branches in April
(and) the late October finds 1t
glow of sunshine from the yellow OF
its changing leaves.
All frequenters of springtime woods
are lovers of the spice bush. for 1t
makes the human heart glow with
Evening star., 1924-01-02

'In spite of that quarrer?" ques-
tened the bridegroom. anxiously.
Forgotten asserted the bride.
But oh, Ned, can you ever. forget
the time gave away your old adored
hunting pants to a tramp?" -
The bridegroom WINGED. but prompt
II looked ashamed.
How about the time brought Col.
Inverness home to dinner without
letting you know he asked.
1t was the brides, turn to vince
now. That dinner! Then she yiggied.
"And all l had was two chops,
half portion of cold peas. and a
binding headache she added.
Wen change all that in 1914"
said the bridegroom. solemnly. We'll
profit by all our mistakes and prom
Use never to do 'em again"
But we will do them all again."
declared the bride. sitting up very
straight We'll do just such awful
things as these, and more, too. We're
only human. Well do them all
through our lives. But when we do,
let's pray hard to our household gods
for their help"
"Our household gods?" the bride
groom wondered, slowly. What are
they?'
"iThey are Humor and Tolerance"
smiled the bride.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
My Neighbor Says:

To remove the shell of an
egg quickly after it has boiled
the required time, place it in
a basin of cold water for two
seconds and the shell will come
off without difficulty.
The easiest way to wash a
beanpot is to drop a pinch of
soda into it, fill up with hot
water and put in oven n couple
of hours. When emptied bot
tom and sides of pot will be
smooth as glass.
To turn out a jelly, slightly
grease jelly molds with butter
and when the jelly or pudding
is to be taken out. plunge the
mold into hot water and re-
move at once. The jelly will
turn out without any trouble.
Grease marks on pages of
books may be removed by
sponging them with benzine,
placing between two sheets of
blotting paper and pressing
with a hot iron.
Ground coffee may be tested
in this way: Place a teaspoon
full of the coffee in wineglass
containing water. If a part
floats and a part sinks, 1t is
safe to consider it adulterated.,
When difficult to remove
cover from cream jar take a.
hammer and rap cover gently
all around on the top, then
throw over it a wet cloth and
you can turn cover at once.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
Longer-Lived Lingerie.

Many foresighted shoppers look
ahead to the seasonal sales on lin
geries and depend regularly on stock
ing their chests and dresser-drawers
at this time. To the up-to-the-minute
modiste and to buyers In the big de-
partment stores. the changing styles
in lingeries may be very apparent,
but to most Of us it doesn't make
particle Of difference whether we Sc
cure the very latest WITNESSES Of
fashion in the under-t things we buy.
But this cycle of styles does enable
the economical shopper to plan ahead
for her years needs. and to profit by
the gratifying reduction in prices
when the stores are closing out the
seasons stock and clearing the
counters for the new summer
lingerie.
It is never wise to invest in such
elaborate or expensive underwear that
we dread to have Il washed frequent
~. Fiat, simple garments are easier
Evening star., 1924-01-02

green, yellow. white and rose, as quite
appropriate for party frocks. And at a
smart wedding recently the little girls
who made up part OF the wedding party
were clad In black velvet frocks-black
velvet relieved by bit Of bright color.
Usually the black velvet party frocks
that are considered so clever for chill
dren are made with a touch Of color.
Sometimes enough relief from the
somberness of the black Is gained by the
addition of white. But black velvet
really Is not very somber on a child Of
bright coloring. To be sure, there are
dark little girls who ought never to be
dressed in black, no matter how smart
1t is. They are not the coal-black bru-
nettes who usually have a warmly
glowing skin and eyes OF starry bril-
lance. They are the sallow- skinned
youngsters with hair and eyes Of rather
Insignificant hue, plain little girls usu-
ally who nevertheless often surprise US
by developing into comely women.
But the all-black frock or the black
frock relieved with color Is not for them.
Copyright. 1924.)
Evening star., 1924-01-02
When We Go Shopping
BY MRS. HARLAND H. ALLEN.

to launder at home. and when thew
are sent to the laundry the charge IL
less than for more elaborate eors -
ments. The strongest, Simplest ean- mn-
oerclothing Is always the best .sbnv :"
even though the initial cost NAV
signify more, for 1T will wear the
longest without need of repair.
piimsy' cheap lace. inadequate en-
through weak bindings mean com
slant repair. and trouble in washinI
1t takes twice as long to laundar :
garment that Is trimmed with many
French embroidery. feather stitnS,nUt %
or ora simple hnpl linen lace. This is time
figured into the final cost OF the
srticle: Good. elose-stitched em-.
trimming, and after that stout
clqny. torchon. or crocheted -edging,
In buying re adymade underwent
one should also consider the cut. r.
skinny and narrow. 1t will soon give
way under the strain Of ordinary bod
fly movements. Is the material firm
and durabls7 As ID muslin" under.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
The Best Cough Syrup
Is IsHome-n,dde
Here's an easy way to save -
and yet have the best cough
remedy you ever tried

ss@s,,e*s+sssssssss.a.ssss ssas,.s'.s'stssss'ssss
You've probably heard of this
well known plan of making cough
syrup at home. But have you ever
msed II? Thousands of families, the
world over, feel that they could
hardly keep house without it. It's
simple and cheap, but the way 1t
takes hold of a cough will soon earn
II a permanent place in your home.
Into a pint bottle, pour z1A ounces
Of Pinex; then add plain granulated
sugar syrup to fill up the pint. Or,
II desired, use clarified molasses,
honey. or corn syrup, instead of
sugar syrup. Either way, 1t tastes
GOOD. never spoiIs, and gives you a
full pint of better cough remedy
than you could buy ready-made for
three times its cost. -.
It is really wonderful how quickly
this homemade remedy conquers .
couph-usuaIIy in "a hours or less.
II seems to penetrate through every
air passage, loosens q dry, hoarse or
FIGHT cough, lifts the phle4m, heals
the membranes, and gives almost
immediate relief. Splendid for throat
tickle. h0arseness, Group, bronchitis
and bronchial asthma. :
Pinex is q highly concentrated
compound of genuine Norway pine
extract, and has been used for gem
erations for throat and chest all
ments.
TO avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for III ounces Of Pinex"
with directions, and don't accept
ANYTHING else. Guaranteed to give
absolute satisfaction or money re-
funded. The Pinex Co., Fl Wayne,
Evening star., 1924-01-02

wear, iongcIoth, cambria, crepe, mus
lin, sateen or satinette will give the
most satisfactory wear II the garment
must have hard everyday usage. Ba-
tiste and naisook are finer and sheerer
in quality, but not SO durable.
Many girls say "it is as cheap to
wear silk underwear, II you wash 1t
out every night" Many more Of Nus
are no doubt waiting eagerly to be
convinced of that. for there is nothing
so exquisite and luxurious as the
"feer" of silk. Anyhow, there are the
silk Jerseys, crepe de chimes and wash
one must have a few Of them for oc-
casional. IL not constant, wear, .sFor
the woman who travels a great deal
no other type of lingerie is so desir-
able, as the garments can be slowed
away In the smallest possible space in
suit case, or week end bag, and are 50
easily washed out in . hotel room,
SECURING NO ironing -
Evening star., 1924-01-02

its delicate promise. Such things as
these increase our faith and help to
nurture the more tender qualities of
man. which the strength of man
needs for balance and direction.
1t is a tall, well-shaped bush in
the open. reaching a height of twelve
to fifteen feet. However, we usually
find it as underground in damp
woods and it ranges from New Eng
land southwark and west to Kansas.
The leaves are oblong, three to five
inches long. bright green above.
paler beneath. The flowers are in
little clusters along the branches and
are followed by bright red. oblong,
spicy berries, more numerous some
years than others. The bush is
aromatic throughout, in bark. fruit
and leaf and has been credited with
medicinal properties as stimulant
tonic and astringent. The twigs and
leaves are quite pleasant to the
taste.
The specimen illustrated is near
the south border of Garfield Park.
between I'd and Sd streets. 1t is very
common in the woods around Wash
ington and this fall the bushes were
unusually we'll laden with the scarlet
berries.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
Your Home and
You
The First Year.
By HELEN KENDALL.

The bride and bridegroom of year
ago sat alone before the fire on their
first New Year eve together. Their
own hearth, their own dancing flames,
their own wedding gift clock, their
own holiday candles! They sat very
close together and waited with in
drawn breath in silence, watching
their first year out. Then the silver
chime of the clock sounded.
Twelve o'clock" they said to-
gether.
IT'S 1924" said the bridegroom.
I'm going to miss 1929" sighed
the bride. II loved it."
Evening star., 1924-01-02

"Oh-h!" breathed David, opening
his New Year packages In the hos
won't have to wear my shabby
Jacket when i go outdoors next
time"
ITS such a woolly warm one." ad-
mired his nurse. Lets see what is
in the next package"
"a cap" yelled the happy boy,
with a muffler to match! And here
are mittens! Gee, New Year parties
suit me all right!'
In the afternoon the nurse said
David might go out for some fresh
air, SO he put on the new gifts he
had received, and the nurse took. him
II just came to pay my party
call" explained the little cripple
when Fatty answered the door. II
want to show you how fine I look
in store clothes like you wear. And
I brought you my book of pirate
stories to read"
The new sweater is tan, the scarf and
cap are blue, and the stripes arc red. Color
the blanket tan, too.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
The Great Man-Bird Falls.
Who highest flies may, after all,
The greatest distance have TO fall
Danny Meadow Mouse

Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse
had become so used to flying in the
great man-bird which had taken
them from the Green Meadows up
North way down to the Sunny South
that they didn't think much about II
when they were up in the air. They
were living very happily and COM
fortab1y. They had their snug nest
In a cupboard In the big man-btrd,
and the aviator who few that air
plane never failed to- bring them good
Evening star., 1924-01-02

things to eat every day. They were
40 used to the noise of the engine
that it didn't frighten them at all.
OFTEN the aviator placed them In
little cage where they could look
down and see the Great World spread
below them.
One day they made a very early
start. The aviator had planned to
fly to another place many miles
OF course. Danny and Nanny didn't
know this. To them it was merely
iust another ride such as they had
had day after day. He put them up
where they could look down and see
all that was below. They had been
fiying for some time when suddenly
the dreadful noise of the engine
stopped I'VE must be going to go
down." said Danny to Nanny. and
looked to see if he could guess where
they were going to land.
But, look as he would. Danny
couldn't see any smooth, open place
such as he knew that great man
bird always landed on. Then he
Evening star., 1924-01-02
2sFdsth~!oonn35
m ol"ecdSf
Worthnetoo
Jacquette Blouse.

This one would be just the thing
to wear with a plain or pleated skirt.
visiting, to a luncheon, card party or
for the afternoon tea, for it lends
dressy appearance and at the same
time is inexpensive to make. One
can afford several of these attractive
overblouses in the place of a single
frock, thereby deriving the benefits
of an adequate and varied wardrobe.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
Baked Tongue.

Put. fresh tongue in kettle,
cover with boiling Eahed water. and
hot. remove, the tongue from the
water and take off the skin. Slice a
small onion and brown ii in one
tablespoonful of butter. Add three
tabiespoonfuls' of butter and half a
cupful each of carrot and celery, cut
IN small pieces, stir untN well Blend
ed, then tnrn, into a double roasting
pan. Upon these place the tongue,
garnish with. a .sprig of parsley. and
pour over all about five cupfuls OF
water In which .the-tongue was cook
ed Cover close and let bake in q
slow oven for two hours.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
Orange Ice Cream.

" Strain .two .cupfuls and a half of
orange juice. Add one cupful of
add one cupful of milk and one cup
ful of cream. Freeze in the usual
way, and If liked mold in individual
molds and serve with candied orange
Evening star., 1924-01-02
Children Dressed in Black Velvet
BY ANNE RrrrENHoUsE.

Once regarded as most unsuitable for
children of any age black has now be-
come one OF the smartest hues for what
some of the merchants choose to call
Juvenile apparel" We used even to
Grown a little at the French notion Of
Evening star., 1924-01-02
Menu for a Day.
CLIPPED BEEF

One-fourth pound Clipped
beef, l tablespoon butter, l
ated milk, H cup water, salt,
pepper. Ii Clipped beef is very
salt. turn boxing water over It
and squeeze dry in a napkin.
Melt butter in skillet, STIR in
beef and cook until it begins
to crisp, then stir in flour and
when smooth add slowly eva
porated milk and the water.
Cook until creamy, season with
salt, If needed, and pepper.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
STUFFED APPLES

Bake carefully apples. Core
and fill with sugar, allowing a
scant 1s cup of sugar to this
number of apples. Cover bot
tom of baking dish with boil
ing; water, to which. add 2 tea
spoons of lemon juice. Bake
apples. in a hot oven, basting
: to dish. and fill cores with apple
jelly and pour over. all any
juice left from: baking. Then
sprinkle the whole with chop
ped nuts and. serve with cream,
whipped or plain.
Evening star., 1924-01-02
SHEPHERD PIE

. 4 - - oI1cf IIcISO Z z
Take any bits of cold meat,
put through grinder, season
with salt and pepper, put in q
fbuttered dish with bits Of but
ter and little gravy or stock.
Cover with mashed potatoes, in
which are bits tof onion Bake
about.2 20 rfitIdtes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-16
$1,000.
Wyoming Ave.

West of Columbia rd.-This is an attractive
ly priced house in an unusually good locati
detached. stories. First foOr-Large recep-
ton half, living room. dining room and pan
try; second floor. bedrooms q large onesl
and bath; third, bedrooms Il large) and
bath: gas. electricity and heated by hot
water: lot is 80 IT. front: house in good con
dition and has been recently repanted.
S11 OO0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-16
S13,5W.
Park Road.

Near 1sth--An opportunity to get immediate
possession of very excellent home in de-
sirable location and convenient to the Mt.
Pleasant line: three-story brick. contain
ing 8 rooms, baths 3 toilets; all up-to-date
conveniences: gas, electricity and hot-water
heat; lot is Is IT. front, 112 IT. deep 80 a 90
IT. alley; garage for ears. Priced for quick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-16
SIS,W.
Second St. NJ.

.NCNOIIU .OI. " Il.
\ home and Income. Close proximity TO
the Capitol and Library: a splendid three
story brick, containing 10 rooms and modern
bath. First floor hardwood. Second floor con
verified into apartment recetly papered and
painted. Lot is 1919 IT. front. 115 IT. deep
to 3O-ft. alley. TwO-car brick garage; large
! storage room above. Possession in 30 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-16
81 SM
Columbia Road,

! South side 13th-A modest home
| adaptable for the renting of several rooms.
/ close proximity to two lines and Central
| High School: 3-story brick containing 10
| rooms and 2 baths; gas. electricity and steam
I! heat: the lot is II IT. front and 112 it. deep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-16
Chevy Chase d c.

SlltFy SlldSt,. -. 4.
Desirably located on Keokuk street. corner
Of public alley, Immediately west of 41st st. /;
most excellent detached brick; first floor has
living room, dining room and kitchen; second
floor has bedrooms and modern tile bath;
finished attic; comparatively new; owner-built;
all up-to-date equipments. gas. electricity and
car garage. Priced for quick sale.
SIS 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-16
S1O.5OO.
kalorama Road

Near Columbia rd.-An attractive home con-
sistng of a four story building containing l.
rooms and baths; all modern improvements:
windows and doors screened; gas, electric
lights and hOt-water heat: spacious lot. 20-ft.
front, 129 it. deep to a lift. alley. Two-car
garage Convenient terms could he arranged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-16
Chevy Chase D. c.

Attractively located on Jocelyn st. conven-
CANT 2-story brick; front porch and inclosed
rear porches: semi-detached, containing 8
rooms, bath and lavatOry: lighted by gas and
electricity and heated by hot water. Lot Is
74x75.5 feet; contains 1881 So. #. to side and
rear alleys: Pear garage. Can be inspected
by an appointment. Immediate possession.
This price Is attractive.
S14,5OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-16
THOMAS J. FISHER & co.
Incorporated
73S 18th Street NV.
Main $3.50.
Euclid Street.

Euclid Street.
Close proximity to the Ambassador Thea ter
, and convenient to two car lines; very sub
stantial three-stOry brick. consisting of IL
rooms and modern bath has gas, electricity
and hot-water heating plant Lot is II fl.
front and 100 IT. deep. Good location. At
tractively priced.