davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

I'm the best tablecloth,r said the
tablecloth to the flowers
Il hope you notice mel
"Of course / haven't real flowers
but don't you think the linen flowers
| have are quite loveIy7 If you look
carefully you Will be able to tell that
have 4 lily Of the valley pattern.
IT'S a handsome pattern, too"
very handsome said the flowers.
And how beautifully you are done
up. You have been used before, haven't
your
"Oh yes" said the. tablecloth. But
great care is taken about ironing the
best tablecloth. A new tablecloth is
too stin-it Is not cordial and 1t
doesn't show an ease of manner which
a best tablecloth tioes--one which has
been used but which is Enthusiastically
best one.
Yes, best tablecloth has ease Of
manner and 1t is cordial. 1t shows 1t
is at party. 1t hopes everyone else
will show that, too. and that no one
viii spill upon 1t, though, of course. a
best tablecloth must once in awhile be
ready to expect accidents.
but a best tabIecloth doesn't ac-
cept spots in the same way as an old
one does. An old one doesn't seem to
care. A spot on a best tablecloth
looks as though 1t shouldn't be there
at ALL
f'0h yes, It is ashamed of itself In
the presence of the best tabIeclothi
But you must see the other mem.
Beers of the family. A pride to the
tablecloth are these relatives
Yes, we match the tablecloth," the
napkins said I'VE, too, have a. hand
some lily OF the valley pattern worked
out upon us. We are big and magnifi-
centrally party napkins"
Did you notice that we'd been pol
ished md that we shine and look our
bestg" inquired the silver candle
sticks. We're going to be lighted
that is, the candles within us are going
to be lighted
And we're going to be used, Of
course, Dut were all shined up in our
best" said the silver pepper shakers
and the silver salt cellars.
"Some creatures have different
clothes for best and for every day.
the silver pepper shakers went on,
"but we don't bother with all That
fussing.
1t would cause too much trouble.
WED have to have boxes for our
clothes and trunks if we went away,
and we'd have to have wardrobes and
clothes hangers
Besides, what would silver pepper
dish do dressed up in dress?"
eve can't possibly imagine" grInned
the flowers.
ut would never do" said the silver
pepper shakers.
mo, we're good managers in that
way-we don't have to fuss about
clothes We're just polished for best
and we get a little furnished looking
when we're not dressed up"
We're all dressed up in the same
way" said the forks, and the spoons
said:
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for women and decided to try It. After
the. first week could 60 to sleep every
night and ] stopped having that nervous
feeling and got better appetite. The
doctor had always said that an operation
was the only thing that wc'lld help me,
but ! never had any faith i an opera
ton. Since the Vegetable Compound
has started helping me l do not suffer
the severe pains, feel stronger, and am
able to do my own work. / am more
than glad to tellsny friends that 1t helps
where other medicines have failed. -
Mrs. Gus VoGEL. 6606 Pelouze Street.
Detroit, Michigan.
A record Of fifty years service must
convince women Of the merit of Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
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Knock or Boost?

Swinhem had invented a new hafF
restorer and had sent a large number
OF sample bottles out to various well
known people in the hope Of securing
some. testimonials for advertising pur-
poses.
Il don't know whether to publish this
testimonial orsnot," he said tor friend
who was calling on him as he was
9pening the letters.
What does 1t sayg" inquired the
other.
We'll, il says" said the proud in
venter, before 1 used your hair re-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

The teacher was giving a lesson on
the crocodile
you must give me all your atten.
ton" she said. ut is impossible fol
you to form true Idea of this hideoos
reptile unless you keep your eyes fixed
on me. "-Tit-Bits (London).
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Division Of General Motors Corporation
Detroit, Michigan

Waking up. she turned to an
gentleman on the seat beside her
said, "Will you please tell me If
are on this side Of Dunfermline or
other sideg'
I'VE are on this side" he said.
And she settled down again, en-
" satisfied.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

Charleston, mamma. the grocer
just gave me three sticks of candyl
Mamma-well, you must be polite
and offer your little sister two of
them.
Charles-All right. mamma; but l
wish you would tell her to be polite.
too, and only take one.
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To Have a Clear. swe., skin

Ha"o SieaFy oWeet okin
Touch pimples, redness. roughness
or itching, If any. with cuticura oint-
ment, then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on a little Cutieura Talcum to
leave fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.-Advertisement.
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Proof.

No man who believes in wireless
telegraphy has right to deny the
possibility Or the efficiency Of prayer.
Herald Of Gospel Liberty.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

$50 are we :"
"And SO are
We" said the
knives.
Were out for
the party said
the hands som e
china dinner set,
and the coffee
cups with the
butterfly handles
an d the I tall
glasses all said:
$50 are wei So
are wei We all
belong TO the par
ty table. We do.
indeed"
For there was
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jailer at Phillppi,
which are rs con
else as any other
Scripture portion,
Indicate the way :
Believe on the
Lord Jesus Christ
and thou shalt be
saw d." The
process Of saliva
tion with no two
persons is exactly
the same. There
may be a similar
ity, but there is
never Identity.
Tho onnronoh Of
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

1 rlpie ptarlnH-dOWn
Ipains IN my right
side, also headaches
land sleepless nights.
II first began having
troubles when | was
Il5, and they have in
| creased as l grew
| older. A little book
Ilet was left at my
door, and Tread
| what Lydia E. Pink
hams V e table
|C1rnr.os,x.1 k.a H..
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

God keep us through the common days.
The level stretches. white with dust.
When thought is tired. and ,hanfs up
raise
Their burdens feebly. since they
must.
In days OF slowly fretting care,
Then most we need the strength Of
prayer.
Margaret e. sangster
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DEMAND 4BAYERn AsPIRII


Warningl Unless You see the name
"Bayer. on package or en- tablets you
are not getting the genuine Bayer
Aspirin proved safe by millions and
prescribed BIZ physicians for % years.
Say 'Bayer" when you buy Aspirin.
limitations may prove dangerous.-Ady.
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W0MENI DYE FADED
THINGS NEW AGAIN
Dye or Tint Any Worn, Shabby Car
ment or Drapery.
[DiamondLyss

Each 15-cent package Of Diamond
Dyes" contains directions so simple
that any woman can dye or tint any
old. worn, faded thing new, even If
she has never dyed before. Choose
any color at drug store.-Adyertise-
ment-
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'.7.'.'s'.s7.'te's7s'.' s7s'sle1.7ss30s0s
Belief, Confession,
Personal Treatment
By REV. ]. H. RALsToN. d. D.
Dean Of ne Correspondence school
Moody Bible Institute. Chicago.

TExT-whst think ye of chriut7-Matt
But whom say ye that I amq-Matt
ies15.
What shall' do then with Jesus
which ls called ciirist7-Matt 25s22.
What is it 10 become a -Christlanq
The. words Of Paul and SIlas to the
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BOYS

We want to secure an AMBITIOUS boy In
YOUR town from II to IA years old to rep
resent u.s. OUR boys merely take orders-we
DELIVER them. II you know OF boy who
can devote THREE HOURS A WEEK. after
school. advise him to write US Immediately.
We Do Rot Give Prizes--We Give Money
Our plan teaches boys to operate on a
strictly business basis: we make WORTHY
MEN out OF boys thru showing them the
value Of the dollar. Send US your name and
tell Us whether or not you would like 10
EARN your own money, rather than ask
Dad" for It. Just address BARR MANuFAC-
TURING CORP, Boys Division. Tyrone. Pa.
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anu sinlieu IN tntH
pretty flower
fashion.
ITO be sure, we
are" they added.
And sure enough !
They were all
m ost beautifully
arranged and put
on the center Of a
dlnlng-room table.
oh, the flowers
were arranged IN
so lovely a fash
ion, and some Of
the green ferns
were put around
the outside Of the
vase, and a flower
was at each place
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

A good many families have ''break
fast room" but they don't call it that.
It's tie kitchen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

Teacher-Now, why do you thinA
the mother bird sits on her eggsf
Maudie-I 'spects it's as she's got no
ehhlr.-Puek lLondon).
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nc Wax.

It is hard for men to believe that
humility is the golden pathway to ever
lasting power and everlasting glory
Christian Observer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

If you don't keep secret it's no
longer a secret.
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oar Guido.

In danger Christ lashes us TO Him
self, as Alpine guides do when there,
Is perilous ice TO get over-Alexander
Maelaren.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

Eye infection and Inflammation are healed
overnight by using Roman Eye Baisam-
Ask your druggist for 35-cent Jar or send
to- 272 Pearl ST., NY. Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

The gospel needs no defense. 1t sim
oily needs to be preached and prae-
Iced Evangelical Messenger.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

"Jimmy, were you ever whipped at
school?" querled the visitor.
"Only by the teacher" was the re-
ply.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

A man Is entirely consecrated when
lie can say with General Booth; !, 'sGad
has all that there Is of me-"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

Acid stomach. heartburn and nausea are
corrected with the use Of Wright'a Indian
Vegetable Pills. sT2 Pearl St.. N. z. Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

Men and women may get too 5d to
love, but they never get too old to want
to be loved.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

Live as If Christ died yesterday,
rose this morning and was coming
mack tomorrow.-Bible Companion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25
BOSCHEE'S SYRUP

Allsys irritation. sooihes and heals throat
and hung inflammation. The constant
irritation Of a cough keeps the delicate
mucus membrane Of the throat and lungs
ins congested condition, which BosCHEEs
SYRUP gently and quickly heals. For this
reason il has been favorite household
remedy fcf colds. coughs, bronchitis and
especially for lung troubles In millions Of
homes all over the world for the last fifty-
seven years, enabling the patient IL obfain
Q good nights rest, free from coughing
with easy expectorsfion 10 the morning.
You can buy B0scHEES SYRUP wherever
medicines are sold.
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A man is generous to a fault when
he fails to correct It.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

Oh, how hard 1t is TO die and not
to be able to leave the world any better
for ones little life In it,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

1t is more important to know a
secret Of Nature than to make it per-
form trick.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

Lots Of writer's who pursue liter
airy career are never able to catch up
with IL.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

A young woman, travelling alone,
and unused to the ways Of the world,
had left her home on an early morn
ing train to visit friend in Flfeshire.
1t had been firing journey. and Just
before reaching Dunfermline she had
fallen asleep.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

Virtue is its own reward--and TOO
often its only one.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

The moralizer considers life but n
dream until the demoralizer comes
along and wakes him up.
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AN Open LETTER
TO WOMEN
Tells Of Mrs. VOgePs Terrible Suf-
fering and How She Was Restored
to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Detroit, Michigan. - s.My troubles
were severe pains IN my back and ter
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

are used in Brandreth Pills. For con-
stIpation they have no, equal Take
one or two at bed time.-Adv.
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DaddysEyerlil,,s
FAIRY Ials,A
%nary GrahamS
Big Bonner mel sc 4 SEl
THE PARTY TABLE

We're going to be for q party" said
the flowers as they nudged each other
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is by direct. outside application and
the best remedy is an Allcock's Plaster
the original and genuine.-Adv.
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Objects that give color to mems
thoughts naturally put them in a brown
study.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

The doing evil to avoid an evil can.
not be good.
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"CAScARETS' FOR LIVER
AND B0WELS-10c A BOX

Cures Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
Headache. Indigestion. Drug stores. Adv
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An extraordinary fine family tree
sometimes puts some of the later
scions in the shade.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-25

FOR GOOD HEALTH USE W. II. Y. instead
Of Tea or Coffee, Pound bottle makes $50
cups instantaneous food beverage Sent par
eel post 81 Try H. g. f. HOPF, 1919
18th St! n. W.. WASHINGTON. D. c.
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4DAADELIoN BUTTER COLOR

A harmless vegetable butter color
used by millions for so years. Drug
stores and general stores sell bottles
Of "Dandelion" for So cents.-Adv.
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Children Cry for ''Castoriia =
Harmless Substitute for Castor OIL Paregoic Drops
and Soothing Syups - No Narcotics!

Motheri Fletcher's Castorla has
been in use for over 30 years to relieve
babies and children of Constipation,
Flatulency, Wind Collie and Diarrhea;
allaying Feverishness arising there
from. and. by regulating the Stomach
and Bowels. aids the assimilation Of
The smaller the town the more inn
portant its leading citizen considers
himself.
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Iimple Machins That splits
your saw can cut It. Card
re. (Mentlon this papef.1
MFG CO.. Columbus, Ga
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Food; giving natural sleep with,
oplates. The genuine bears signature
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TOBACCO AND OTHER HABITS BANisu
Health to yon and yopr4s Ne rlesiieine
Pheasant work. Instruction book 81 90 L
MORRISON Box las, -BEcHLEY. w VA
aEsTER aIRF FARMER
Are -o0 N3aE3aS money! ~ not start now
soVe where soil IS good and land chan
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
SIMS DENOUNCES'
 VETS IN OFFICE
Says Federal EmpIoyes Who Violate Laws Are Dan-
 gerous Criminals .

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1S-Govsrn. mont officials who violate the laws they are charged to enforce were de- scribed as "ths most dangerous crim. inals of all" by Rear Admiral Will liam S. Sims. retired. speaking here tonight before the convention of the Anti-saloon League of America. The convention which will continue until next Wednesday will be preceded by the meeting of the executive coun- ell. at which all officers were re- elected. 4i .Hrs
 Admiral sims dsclarsd that every man who takes a drink, fs in effect, himself . bootlegEer.-,. Men who traffic in aIcohols he asserted. are dangerous criminals and ,..those who buy 1t are accessories in the, crime"
 "There Is fun. in alcohol" he added, but there fs also great dan ger. Look at the gradual physical effect on the men at 50. They are a disgrace to the human race and 1t Is up to you to stoD.tlook and listen. |N In report to tho trustees of the league. pr. Ernest 'H. Chsrrington, League Against Alcoholism. said prac- tically every country l. has passed some temperance legislation since the United States went dry. One of the world league plans for 1924. he an- nounced, was establishment of a world temperance union. He also de- clared closer corporation be tT e 6h his organization and the Ant-SRlooh league will be affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
FRENCH : ENGLISH AGREEMENT SEEN
Tension Regarding Inquiry Into 'PaIatinate Disturb !, @ ances Relived 1,<

PARIS Jan. 12.-(By Associated Press.)--The tension between Paris and London concerning Lord Curzon's proposal for an exclusively British intervention of charges that French influence had been exercised Tn the Bavartan Palastinate in favor of the separatist movement was relieved somewhat today. The conversation between the two governments now concern an aimed proposal by, the British government that the inquiry be conducted .by Great Britain and France together. &.
 Lord Curzon's argument that full inter-allied committee would require too much time has lost some of its force since the Rhineland commiS- sion decided to postpone action Ter garding the Palatinate sepafatist ordinances for a week. These or diuances were issued by Herr Heintz, president of the autonomous govern ment shortly before his assasSina- tion, and were to be passed upon by the commission this week. ,
 It was declared by a high French official this afternoon that the Pala- the only one that existed in several hundred communes of the province and that if the Rhineland commits sion should adopt the British view and refuse to approve the Republi- can ordinances a nuddle would be the result. The commune, he remark ed. would be without any authorize tive local government and Rhineland commission, which is responsible for the maintenance of order, would have no organ through which to assure tranquility with the exception of
 military, the use of which is precise ly the action of which France is sus pected by the British.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
sLE M P. EXPECTS FEWER CONTESTS
Says Conditions In Repub- Iican Party In South Best
 In Twenty Years

PALM BEACH. Fla. Jan l3.-Few- CT contests among southern republi- cans in selecting delegates to tho national convention are expected this year than for the past 20 years. &C., cording to c. Bascom slemp, secrs. tary to President Coolidge, here to- day. The secretary is on . vaca- ton. but expects to leave for Wash ington on Monday. he said.
 . With local political conditions in the party in the various southern states I am not particularly familiar with" Mir. Slemp declared. "there may be some contests as there usu- ally have been, but fewer of them this year than for the past 20 years and what few there are, am sure, can be amicably settled long before the national convention meets"
 Politics in most southern states, Secretary Slenp said. had reached almost . stale condition" He pre- dicted that Florida with its influx of cosmopolitan population might be- come . doubtful state. .,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
23 Convicts Lead Mutiny
BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT.

ALDRICH, Ala, Jan.- -12.--A special session of the Shelby county circuit court will be called as soon as possi- Fblezto determine the punishment to be meted out to the 23 convicts lead ing the convict muting at the Ald- rich mines of the Thomas Weller Mining company, whicff-was ended by 2 wholesale surrender of the 63 men taking part in the mutiny, G. R. Davis; warden at Flat Top and convict labor inspector, announced Satl rday afternoon following a con- ference with other state prison off cials and officers of the company. punishment of any kind will be ad- ministered to them.
 MT. Davis said after the confer ence that Attorney General Harwell G. Davis had already authorized the calling of the special session. AL though no date has been set, 1t was pointed out that 1t probably would be held sometime goat week. Ft.- lowing their surrender, the 20 lea~ CTS and three others suspected of being among the leaders were &C., corded the same treatment at the camp that Is accorded other prison- CTS. The special session for trial thorized by Roy A. Nolan, associate member of the convict board, as well as Attorney General Davis.
 Can't -Esxplain Reason.
 We have had a mutiny of convicts here which we are at an entire loss to understand or explain" MT. Davis said after completing his investiga- tion Saturday. We have not re- ceived single complaint at the prison board headquarters in Mont gomery against either Warden Jerni- gan in charge of the Aldrich mine or the company leasing 1t and operating 1t. Warden Jernigan says he has re- ceived no complaint at all."
 MT. Davis said Warden Jernigan had kept convict. Waddell Sneud, sentenced to 15 years after being convcited Of murder in the second de- gree. to solitary confinement We'd nesday night. He added tha- Snead CTS of the Banner mine mutiny last September. had melted the other men to revolt and were largely respon- sible for .he damage done.
 T put Banner mine on strike last fall, and am going to do the same thing with Aldrich this time," he was quoted as saying to a fellow convict. Damage I. .so.SocS: o
 Damage to the company's property was estim ted at approximately $25,- 900 or $30.U00, the same figure gi, en out by the company officials before the investigation into the extent of the damage was begun. 1t was found that several important pieces of machinery had been wrecked. in- cluding a small locomotive valued at $5.000, motor generator worth ap- proximately s10,000. a triplex pump
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
CHrRcH ANNoTNCEMENrs

Rev. G. R. Cleveland of Mobile, will preach at the First Christian church Sunday morning and evening. Rev. Cleveland has been rendered a call from this congregation, and his ap- pearanee here will attract consider able interest.
 Rev. W. r. Price will fill the pull pit at the West Side Baptist church Sunday morning and evenir" his morning topic being "The Christian Vocation" In the evening his text will be Gross Bearing. the Test of Discipleship."
 Rev. W. P Prince will preach at the First Baptist church Sunday, taking for his morning topic, Fin ishtng the Task" while his subject for the evening will be Choosing a Leader"
 pr. F. O. Heller will preach at the First Presbyterian church Sun day morning. having for his topic. "The Holy Spirit An evangelistic service will be held at the evening hour.
 Rev. V T. Waites will preach at the First Methodist church Sunday, having for his morning topic, The Mission of Christ" In the evening the pastor will install the officers of the Woman's Missionary union. and will preach special sermon for women. the topic of which will be "A Work of Love-"