davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-02

I in pen SO, in &c and in % each
register totals of 1876.
A total of thirty-four birds laid Z
eggs each in the week. Gain for the
week jumped $50 eggs.
Probably many changes in pens and
individuals will take place before the
end of the competition year, changes
which will buoy up or pull down the
hopes and expectations of entrants.
Since egg production is not directly
comfortable, these changes will take
place despite all that can be done by
competition operators, breeders or
scientists. Because Of this fact, the
breeders efforts are always along
lines that will give to the hen an
inherent ability to produce well above
200 eggs a year, and to give to males
Of the species the inherent power to
transmit his maternal ancestry's
traits to his daughters.
characteristics of Birds
Each week the subjoined table will
set forth SUCH superficial characteris-
tics as indicate productiveness of
each individual in certain pens. The
characteristics are:
/. Color of face, comb and wattles. |
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-02
Progress and Profit in Poultry T + st ftEHs FSf;e

2. Length of body.
3. Condition Of feathers.
4. Condition Of pelvic bones.
s. Distance between pelvic bones.
Q. Distance between pelvic bones
and end Of keel.
These characteristics will be num-
bered, respectively, from 1 to 6 in the
table. When the expression "2F' ap-
pears 1t means that two fingers can
be placed between the edges of the
pelvic or laying bones. as they appear
thru slight pressure made by the
fingers. Thin or thick pelvic bones
are recognizable as indicative of high
or low capacity, coupled with the dis
tance between the pelvic bones and
the end of the keel, OF breast bone.
which is also expressed "3F" or
"43sF," etc.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-02


how good-lOoking a
stove can be, with satiny
enamel, against-a jet
black frame.
See the Florence Oil
Range at department,
furniture or hardware
stores and ask the man
in the store to show you
the exclusive Florence
features.
Nv
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-02
II You Are sIeepless.

We all, some time or other. suffer
from sleeplessness. Worry. anticipa-
tiOn OF the morrow, and exciting
thoughts of the past day. al drive
sleep from the eyes and should be
put right out OF the mind
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-02
Comparative Yield by Years


Competition area follows;
l5mvk
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-02
How much of your time
do you spend i'll the kitchen?

can be baked, boiled, roasted, or fried
quickly and well on this modern range.
The vapOr from kerosene is what
burns-a cheap and plentiful fuel.
The flame is gas fame. 1t does not
burn from a a0ick.
You know what it would mean to
you to have no shaking to do, no
ashes or SCOT. But until you see the
Florence you may not realize quite
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-02

NETTING meals may be slow
VI drudgery, or it may be done
quickly and in comfort. It all depends
on your stove.
If you want to know iust how easy
cooking can be, go into a store and
see how the Florence Oil Range works.
This is the 7Vay oft
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-11-29
EXPEDITION TO
 MOUNTLOGAN

Word has been received from A. +. Mccarthy that he will unde rtake an expedition to scale Mt. Logan, on the Canadian side about May l next year, starting from Mccarthy.
 About two tons of supplies will be distributed in eight each es along the trail. This will be commenced about the first of March.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-11-29
LIQUID CHEER VALUED S2O,OOO SEIZED ANCHORAGE

Anchorage, Nov. 19.-The larg est cache of white mule ever seized in Alaska was grabbed by the local Marshall's department last Monday night. After delving for some time in the basement of the Chickaloon pool hall the raiders unearthed five barrels of the finest mountain dew. Clinton Malehorn, proprietor, was arrest ed and later released on $2O0O tail. The authorities had been tipped off prior to the raid.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-11-29
WORLDS SADDEST MAN

What is believed to be the Saddest of men was found in Kl amath Falls, Oregon on the morn ing following the general election. He had left one thousand dollars before going on a hunting trip to be bet on LaF'olJette to win. Wh en he returned and heard the results he departed again for the woods, sadder and wiser man.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-11-29
TOURNEY

he KennecOtt ana Mccarthy chess tournament is progressing nicely. Following are the names of the Mccarthy entrants: Chick Nelson, William Lubbe, Roy Shy der, J. W. NickeI, Jack Schultz and Hossey.
 An elimination contest is bel ng held, the winner of which is to meet the victor of the Kennec ott contest.
 First round results
 Nelson vs Snyder
 winner-Snyder
 Lubbe vs Schultz
 Winner-Lubbe
 Nickell vs Hussey
 Winner-Hussey
 In the semi final round Sny der got bye while Hussey and Lubbe fought it out, Hussey em erging victorious. Snyder will now meet Hussey in the final to decide who is to represent McCa rthy against Kennecott.
 The final game has been pla yed and as soon as we saw Roy we knew that disaster had over taken him. Jimmie Hussey will represent Mccarthy against Ken necott as they have declared a winner. We're all with you, James.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-11-29
SPEAKIN' DAY

Of all the pictures .het come an go When time is get in shorter
 An the wlck in life's lamp burns red an low Where the twilight shadders loiter. There's one that maker us turn sick an faint.
 Even at this late "rtn'-
 The one of a scnoolroom. old an quaint, An It's Fridays speech recitin. Monday mornin' We felt it's dread: Tuesday, the gloom was thick min: Wednesday found Us with hearts like lead: Thursday the thought was sick min: Thursday ni2ht-afraid we d die. Friday afraid we wouldn't An We dibn't much care-we.d think with a sigh.
 Whether we conld or we couidnr. At last the teacher would call our name
 An. with the four walls spinmn'. We'd try an stand, with cheeks arlame' On our Iremblm underpinnin': To the lofty platform steps we'd climb. WIte hearts an mind a-flutter
 we'd lug at button from time to Iime But never a word could we utter. We'd clear our throat an hem an haw While the faces danced before Us. An the floor rig up til all we saw Was tho ceiIn whirlin' OCT us: We q hold 10 our coat with grip like death,
 An splutter an fizz like a fountain. An sWalIer an gasp til all out 0 breath At a lump as big as a mountain.
 Then. all oI a sudden, like floods of rain. The words 'ud rush >eelhin an tossin' An away we'd tear like railway train Nor never stop at a croSsin'. Commas au' colons an paragraphs. tJo wed pass al a pace most eXCitin'. An we gen rally felt, when at last we got through.
 Like an aeronaut jes after lightn Whene'er we think of them Ol' time days,
 Our heart grows cold an'quaky; The faded room SwimS in haze An our knees git weak an shaky: For public spealin' may be all right For politicians an preachers.
 Blt il troubles us fellcrS an awful sight Who are only common creatures.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-11-29
PRETTY DINNER PARTY
 AT McCarthy

A very pretty social function cook place at the home of Mrs. Wills when she entertained at a Thanksgiving dinner party Thur sday evening.
 The guests were: Mir. and Mrs R. F. Snyder, Mrs. H. Olsen, Val Morrison, Arthur and Walter Mac DOnnell, and Jas Hussey.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-11-29

DEATH OF MRS. HARDING Mrs Florence K. Harding, widow of the late W. C. Harding, passed away in the early morning of Nov 2l, at Marion, Ohio following a ser ious operation.
 The body was placed in the vault of the Marion cemetry along side that of her hus band.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-11-29
OF INTEREST TO TOWN AND DISTRICT

Mir. and Mrs. J. B. O'Nein and family journeyed to Gr~en Butte Wednesday night to patake of Thanksgiving turkey
 Andy Taylor breezed hack to town Wednesday, with dog te am from the Homestead where he had been with a hunting party which was very successful.
 Mrs Mooney of kennecott paid visit to Mccarthy this week.
 Mr. w. B. Hancock is plann ing trip To upper Dan Creek to size up the freighting situat ion.
 Mrs Erickson has been visit ing her mother Mrs Jas. Dennis at kennecott, and left on a spec der yesterday to make connect ions with the south bound boat.
 Wm Hair of Jumbo mine is in town.
 Bill Mahar and Carl Ander son will be leaving for Young Creek Very soon.
 John Luctie has begun to iuu lu ulDcI LOT tue ASlZl1d lOIIuSe
 J. H. Reynolds arrived from Seattle on last Saturdays train, having been out on escort duty.
 A hard times dance is being held at Kennecott tonight. Ladies a"e to wear gingham and the men uiggings clothes. Good music and refreshments furnished. "Hye Michael, don't be afther fir ing that gun fer a minute. Itain t loaded"
 That's nOthin' bedad. 1 have to shoot now. The rabbit won't wait.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1924-11-29

MT w. B. Hancock is pIann ing a trip 10 upper Dan Creek to size up the freighting situat ion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-14
Croker School House,
Friday, May 18th

recklessly crossing a track before
using safety first" as pattern:
1t is a significant fact that pub
lie business mems organizations
are falling into line on a strenu-
Gus Safety First campaign in
the manner of approaching rail
road crossings. We note with sat
isfaction that the Lions Club of
Wausau at their last meeting pass
ed a resolution that all members
driving cars, bring them to a stop
at all grade crossings and that
those who employed drivers to OPP
crate cars direct them to do the
same.
Some day we will see a law pass
ed to that effect. 1t is a financial
impossibility to ask railroads to
elevate all tracks or to provide
safety devices at all crossings.
The latter are observed but little
anyway in remote places and
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-14
Notice Of Special
School District
Meeting

Noolce IS hereby given to the qualified voters and
taxpayers OF School District No. l. Town Of Lincoln
that special school meeting of said district will be
hed at the Croker school house said district on Fri
day. the 10th day of May 1924 at o'clock P NJ for
the purpose of voting the following propositions viz
lst To authorize the School Board to make annli
cation for loan of 100000 (sx thousand dollars)
from the State Trust Funds payable in Is years with
interest at the rate of per cent per annum payable
annually, in annual instaments for the purpose of
building new school house in said district
IND. 10 raise by tax sufficient to pay the
principal and interest of such loan as it becomes due
(Signed) O. E. ESPESETH
District Clerk.
Dated May 9Th, 1924 72t
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-14

strange as it may seem many acct
dents where cars are hit by trains
and passengers killed, have occur
ed at protected crossings.
The old slogan of "look before
you leap" may we'll be changed to
look before you cross, especial
ly to the automobile driver. The
number of fatal accidents at rail
road crossings is mounting each
day and some positive means of
reducing them must be employed.
No1urc Wnrnt Ir brine. ,.or,1 e
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-14
uE USES SAFETY FIRST
Ono Driver Who Really
Knows and Who Really
Follows Tenets of Railroad
Crossing Law.

1ns+ the other day the writer in
o across country in a local
u uayi fully realized just what the
.aa state law is relative OF the
.l l,% looking and listening of
s sSa anto driver before crossing a
vii track, 1t has certainly
l l~,' home a vivid lesson in
" D first" which the railroads
b Owe been preaching for years and
I l~, and which very few drivers
heed with all the publicity this
act has been given.
ANYHOW, driving along with no
+boncbt of what was approaching
Int wondering just how the dick
ono the roads could be so blamed.
WI o,nddv and chucky; with the fiv-
rar shifting and fussing when
drowned out with gritty water and
almost refusing to run; and also
wondering how many hours one
mnst be gone from the warm
bome-aIl of a sudden the brakes
we're applied and the car came to
full stop. Fronting us was a
railroad crossing and no train in
sight.
why did you stop" was the
mestion we put to the driver. His
repIv my boss has told me if
ever he knows Of my crossing a
4 railroad track without first stopp-
inc dead and seeing if a train was
coming, he would fire me on the
spot"
There you have it. A mighty
bio lesson all in nutshell. How
many other taxi owners instruct
their men, or even themselves sub
consciously, to heed the mandates
Of one Of the best laws in the
land. If you have ever taken the
time to view the picture Of a col
lision between an auto and fast
speeding railroad train which the
railroads have posted at every
crossing, then you can realize just
how foolish and how criminal it
is to try and cross any railroad
track without first observing a
small amount Of caution. Think
Of the women and children killed
in this manner.
The following clipped from one
pf our neighboring papers gives
Tou further meat to digest on
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-14

cts the Chapest Thing / Eve2s
Bought" Writes Mrs. J. Mason, Va
'lpadA25ior ivecakes of Rat-Snap and judy
ngby the large number Of dead rats we've picked
up reckon we've saved hundreds of dollars in
chicks, eggs and feed. Your pets won't touch it.
EAs dy up and leave no smell. CSC. Csc, $1,2S.
Sold and guaranteed by
adams BrOs-Richmond Pharmac
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-14

A Woman Wrote The Candy News,
Mimi, December 10, as Follows:
"Ifany subscribers askwhaty outhink of Rat-Snap,
tell them its the best rat exterminator know Rats
were taking eggs oats corn had full swing in our
cellar. used Rat-Snap for two days and rats have
cleared outcompetey" Threesizes: 35c, Csc, 81 rs.
Sold and guaranteed by
Adams Bros Richmond Pharmacy
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-14

Villas County News $500 year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-14

CHAS. III. WIEGAND
Attorney At Law
Office in Farmers and Merchants
State Bank.
Eagle River, Wisconsin
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-05-14

News Want Ads bring results.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-02-21

The above is one of the very few
photographs ever made in Japanese
courtroom during murder trial,
Captain Amahasir (standing) is be-
ing tried for the killing of Social
lists during the big earthquake. His
defense is that the Socialists were
trying to plumber and kill during
the confusion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-19
Old Days In Americas

Sumter recently completed, shows a
considerable increase in the num-
Der of qualified persons as compar-
ed with list two years ago. The new
list shows the names of 871 quali'
fled jurors for the county, and from
these 22O were put in the grand
jury box.
Miss Addie Clarke and her guest,
Miss Lollie Cutler of Montezuma
have gone to Cobb as guests Of Mars
Statham for a week.
With wheat $1.25 per bushel and
flour climbing the pole likewise,
Americas will stick to hog and
hominy until the spectators are
satisfied.
Miss Carrie Shropshire left
yesterday for Ellijay where she
will spend the remainder Of the sum-
mer.
The friends Of Solicitor General
Frank A. Hooper regret deeply his
serious and continued illness, re
sulting from rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll J. Clark
leave this afternoon via the Sea-
board for st. Louis where they will
spend ten days at the Exposition.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-19
Grade Crossings

Beside the roadway was a
huge red sign giving warning,
Danger = Railway Crossing.
Farther along, white and black
arms announced the presence or
a dangerous crossing.
In addition, there blazed
forth the ominous red light of
an automatic danger signal that
no normal eye could fail to see
or normal brain do less than
comprehend.
A great motor truck, loaded
with some Is or 80 children, ap-
preached, passed the first red
sign, then the white arms. and
reached the throbbing tracks at
the very moment train flashed
by. @a
Did the driver see the warn
ings2 Who knows? Did he
heed them? He did not. And
10 little children were hurled in
to eternity and as many more
grievously wounded.
In the old canal days, the
fathers were wise enough to
compel the proper bridging Of
these artificial thoroughfares
where they intersetced travelled
highways They sensed the
need of making the canals not
only safe for road traffic, but
fool-proof as well.
We had not that wisdom
when the railways came through.
Hence, we have the dead grade
crossing that has, everywhere,
taken its toll of human life in
an enormous measure.
True it is, of course, that it
would have been no more fool
hardy to try driving a team over
an unbridged canal than it is
now to attempt to motor across
a railway ahead of a speeding
train, but there is no way,
seemingly, to beat that fact in
to the auto-intoxicated speeders
of today.
The grade crossing exists, and,
so long as that be true, it will
continue to exact sanguinary
tribute, not only from those who
challenge its dangers, but also
from others who are entirely in
nocent of any such recklessness.
1t requires but a moment to
stop. look and listen" 1t
should be made unlawful for
any one, with others in the car,
to drive over a grade crossing
until he has come to a full stop.
In those States which adopted
such a law, the casualties have
been materially reduced.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-19
TEN YEARS AGO TO-DAY
From The Times Recorder. August
10, 1914.)

}lFrom The Times Recorder. August
10, 1919
AmericuS people will keep pace
with the state election tomorrow as
the voting proceeds keeping tab
upon the forecast, while the result
will be known here, as usual. TIE
moment it is announced in the cap
ital city of the state. At the head
quarters of Sumter County Hoke
Smith club in the Windsor Hotel
block, open house will be kept all
dav and the field completely cover
ed.
The many friends of Miss Eliza
beth C. Cobb will welcome her re-
turn October first from Brooktield,
Conn, where during the sumner
months she has been further per
fecting herself in musical studies.
At a largely attended and earnest
meeting of farmers, merchants
bankers, held yesterday morning
upon call of the Americas Chamber
of Commerce the very serious situa-
ton now confronting the county at
large and more particularly the dis
position of the cotton crop now be
ing harvested was discussed at great
length and suggestions advanced by
representative citizens along this
line.
The friends of George Walters
and Roscoe Parker will be interest
ed in business changes made by
them Monday. Mr.. Parker for
several years accountan for Har-
rold Bros, will go with the Americas
Auto, Co. as sales agent while Mn
Walters succeeds to the position
resigned by Mr.. Parker which he
held previously, but resigned to en-
gage in other business.
Mrs. Cleve TilIman has as aer
guests today her sister, Mrs. Eugene
Boswell, Mrs. Walter Hamilton, Miss
Myrtle Jolly, Miss Willie Johnson,
B. B. King, of Marshallville.
SSN 6@
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-19
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY
From The Times Recorder. August
10 1S94,)


On Wednesday evening last, at
the home of the bride in Hawkins
vile Mr.. Eli Warren Goode and Miss
Florida jerks were united in mar
riage, Rev. DR.. Nelson, officiating
Mr., Goode is the eldest son of the
late Col. Charles T. Goode, of Ameri
Gus, and grandson Of the late Gen
Eli Warren of Perry. His bride is
the only daughter of the late Capt,
Mead Jelks, of Hawkinsville.
The diamond ring contest grows
more interesting daily. The friends
of Miss Fannie Stallins and Miss
Fish polIed large vote for the past
week.
The city board of assessors,
Messrs. J. w. Harper, Arthur Ry
lander and W. f. Murphy have been
hard at work the past week going
over the returns made of city realty
and properly assessing values.
Real estate is looking up" per
ceptibly whiting the pass few days
agents reporting a healthy demand
for city and farm property. The own
er of one vacant lot on Taylor
street had three offers from inves-
tors yesterday each of whom de-
sired to build at once.
Miss Mollie White, very charm
ing and popular young lady of Grit
fin is visiting her cousin, Miss C. B.
White for few days at her home
221 Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-19
Life Is Simple

Abraham Lincoln never
talked over a phone. saw a
movie, heard a radio, chewed
gum, ate ice cream or rode an
auto.
Lincoln did travel. He did
wear a collar. He did ride in
a train.
But large part of his life
was spent in simplicity. And
it was the most important part
of Lincoln's life-the time when
he was, by contact with nature
and books and straight-thinking
MISUNDERSTANDING his spiritual
nature that made him famous.
Movies, autos, radio, trains
and all the rest of the long list
of marvels" are not basic
things in life. They are simply
forms of conveniences and diver
sion-tools for accomplishment
and the relaxation that is neces-
sary while our bodies batteries
are recharging for more ac-
complishment.
The main functions of life are
growth, maintenance of health,
mental and spiritual develop
ment, marriage, rearing a family
and making living. Self-pres-
ervation and self-propagation,
the scientists put it. The mar
wells of life are accessories or
tools for these simple functions.
Most of us are surrounded by
such a clutter of 'marvels" that
we check out into the Hereaft-
er in state of mental confusion
as to just what has happened
and what it's all about. Life is
simple. Man makes it complex
and confusing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-19
v: >ICpJ7mS
" Saws

Some towns are SO lucky In St.
Louis an insurance man is missing
Chicago bandits robbed a poker
game and the winners lost heavily
When a man tells a girl why his
wife doesn't understand him it usu-
ally is because she does.
Mud baths are being used to make
people beautiful, but you don't see
very many pretty politicians.
After every body gets well edu.
Gated there will be no one left to
do our work for us.