davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1925-12-13

Metal throughout and run by a
spring. A whole village, with the
track encircling the outer edges.
Train has engine, coal car and
two coaches.
Evening star., 1925-12-13

Imported China Set, prettily
decorated, consisting of four each
cups, saucers and plates, COW
cred teapot, sugar and creamer.
Neatly boxed.
Evening star., 1925-12-13

Peerless Coaster Wagons with
l0-inch disk wheels, roller bear
ings; steel gearing and fine hard
wood frames. Frames oiled and
striped in red.
Evening star., 1925-12-13

With reversible locomotive with
headlight, two Pullman cars, one
observation car, eight sections of
OC track. six sections OS track.
one OTC "Lockon" connection and
one rheostat.
Evening star., 1925-12-13

Steel machines that run by cleo
trtcity and equipped with IT. of
New Safety Film, standard gauge;
one compartment slide, one U
draw-em slide, supply Of tickets,
etc. Stationary socket and feet
Of cord with plug.
Evening star., 1925-12-13

Pretty sets, of imported china,
consisting of four each-teacups,
saucers and plates and one teapot
with lid. Nicely boxed.
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Puzzle a Day

Note the diagrams. / and Q. 1t is
possible to cut into two pieces,
which may be refitted together to
form 2. The Two parts of l, how
ever. must not he turned around,
but must retain their original d1rec
tiOp
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Attends Jake Munsons party, with Janina Will
her parents are troubled about her late hours and
the company she keeps.

Kiss your angel-child good-byv
A gay, nervous laugh-she was
gone.
1t was a light passage from the
house.
JONATHAN sat with his
hands clasped; An old man;
N a man suddenly emptied Of
life. He sat there a long while.
Abruptly. he got up and hurried to
the door. He walked out on the
steps. looking up and down the
streets. The car that had taken
Chickie was long out of sight.
He went back to the room. He
opened the evening newspaper. He
held 1t stiffly before him.
Jennie, deep in a little squat chair.
smiled gently and rocked Echos of
song murmured within her. She was
girl again-she was Chickie, tast-
ing anew the dear. lost. sweetness of
youth. Absently she took off her
spectacles and wiped her eyes. In
the quiet house. a few moments ago
so crowded with youth and love,
Jennie sighed and trembled.
Our Chickie is beautiful"
No answer.
Then. after long time. with a
gruffiness that startled her; "she
goes out too much"
Jennie sat forward. nervousIy TAX.
ing the glasses from her nose. and
nervously putting them back again.
Why Jonathan. But at nine
teen"
Yes. yes, nineteen. I know all
that. Nineteen! The truth is that
we let Chickie run away with US"
He saw Jennie's lips culver and
her face quicker up. lie hid the
sight from him with his hand
pressed against his forehead.
After a long while. he said in a
hushed and irnploring tone. as
though he wished her to contradict:
Jennie. I could swear-I could smell
tobacco on Chickie's lips last night. &"
The silence throbbed as though
something ran between them.
covering. Jennie's face grew ashen;
she was unable to speak.
Without looking at her, Jonathan
beseeched; Does she. Jennie? Does
she smoker"
We'll. we'll -"
But does she? Just answer that"
All. yes she does-a little -"
lie turned his white face from her.
The mother, with one OF Chickie's
SILK stockings poised in her hand.
felt her heart bound. The needle
slipped, going deep under the nail
of her finger. II bled. Tears of
sheer agitation trickled down her
cheeks.
All the bright JOY of an hour ago
was gone. Goodness touched her
Little torrents prfCked her breast
Chickie-and Jonathan looking
like that-ah. Dear God.
She went over and touched his
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He said softly: Not going out
again tonight, CHECKER"
She felt suddenly as though she
would like to cover her face with
her hands and cry. But she laughed
Unsteady,
Again. why Jonathan, why. what
do you mean? You want your own
blessed darling to be a hermit?"
With a little nervous laugh, she
jumped up and ran from the room.
Standing at the foot of the bed. she
saw through a haze the new dress.
A trembling passed over her, expect
ant. uneasy like a pulsive guilt. -
Suddenly she tossed her head with
an impatient What is the matter
with met She began hurriedly to
dress.
Her face in the mirror gave her
a little stab OF frightened joy. The
dark maroon silk threw soft flush
over her beautiful white skin and
that drape to one side made her look
tall and very slender. Her face
swelled with pride.
Then with a catch in her heart
she remembered Janina's words.
Even to her throat she grew scarlet.
She turned hastily from the mirror.
Janinas ample form was standing
in the door. "Oh, nearly ready,
dear?"
She came over. all rosy with
pride and gave little loving touches
here and there about the skirt.
There. now" she whispered. well,
I think it's just perfect"
In a breathless hurry Chickie ran
in and stood before her father. He
took her hand, patting it in an alb
sent way.
II wish you'd stay at home once
in a while. Chickie."
"Oh. Jonathan" Tears crept into
Chickie's eyes why. ever since
last year; ever since Mary went and
got married. I've just about turned
yellow like the wall from staying in
so much"
Jonathan mad no chuckle In him.
He said, havily: Il haven't noticed
It, Chickie."
She ran he- fingers over his hair.
pinching his mustache the way he
loved so. 1T is only this once, Cutie
love-"
Yet with all her soft young beauty
drifting about him. like a breath
from his own spring time. iona
than persisted: Listen. Chickie. get
home by IL. That's late enough"
Twelve. tomorrow? Oh. yes"
But 1 mean IL. Chickie."
She gave a little trembly laugh and
whispered in his ear. using uncon-
sciously Janina's words: Jonathan.
old darling. do you want me to be a
fool all my life?''
He sat bolt upright as though a
knife turned in his flash. but Chick
les lips were soft on his eyes. and
his grizled forehead. She whispered
gaily. Hurry, you old he-Pandora.
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gulp: "Oh-you look at things so
easily"
You know, why Chickie? Be-
cause there's really nothing to fear
from life. That's one thing I found
out. Nothing that you need fear"
ARY'S opinion was like a
lMt sanction. OF course, she
I'll should go-nothing for her
to fear"
Yet she kept thinking of Janina's
words Don't be q fool all your
life. Leave the ice in the re-
frigerator." She tossed her head as
though she would throw aside the
vague insinuations. They threw
back into her mind, twittering there.
restless, alert. She felt her breasts
heaving-her heart swelled out-half
bursting.
As she got off the car, Jimmy
met her. He walked to the door, he
stood awkwardly as though he had
something vital that he must say,
and remained silent, his eyes reach
ing out to hers like gestures
pleading
She laughed uneasily: Jimmy old
darling, why so morunful?'
ay-say-Chickie. aren't we
ever going out together again"
well, l like that. Is this a
throw.down cold, Jimmy. old love?"
Then how about tonight. Why
won't you come out with me to-
night"
"Oh. you always ask me the
wrong time. | can't tonight. To
morrow or Monday or any other
night"
She went into the house. half
ready to cry. She would ring up
that Janina-break her old date.
She paused She went into her
room. stealthily. Took out the new
maroon crepe dress-took out
tenderly a long string OF crystal
beads. she was excited again. She
would go. She would look beauti-
fillmore radiant than yone ever
dreamed.
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arm. At first he didn't look at her.
At first she couldn't speak. Then
she saw his eyes screwing together,
but wet. just the same in the
corners.
She found it in her heart to laugh
softly. "Ah, Jonathan-at nineteen
why / can remember so many
things. We should thank God-we
should be on our knees"
He slipped his hands upward to
his face.
Jennie smiled. This idea! Why,
don't you say yourself it's not like
when we were young. Why, there
is no more harm in Chickie's smok-
ing"
She went rushing on, eager. her
lips shaking.
He lifted questioning eyes into
hers. IT'S not the smoking,
Jennie, it's where the smoking and
all this going about may end. It's
not as II we even know whom
Chickie Is with"
oh. yes. she knew.
In her relief, Jennie repeated
Chickie's side.
"A Mir. Munson. A very fine man.
He owns big business. ChiclIie
knows all about him. He's very
we'll known"
Chickie had added excitedly-
"Oh. mother darling, the girls are
all wild about him. You never
saw anything so handsome. Can
you believe it-he's been wanting to
meet me for months!'
Jennie raised her head exultantly.
Could she believe that? Why, of
course. 1t was increditable to her
that anyone could look at Chickie
and not adore her. Even thinking
OF Chickie made her veins glow.
Made her say now aloud:
Jonathan. we should be ashamed
10 talk so. our own child"
He shifted uneasily.
Yet. that night. he was the one
to fall asleep. Jennie lay wide
awake. a child creeping around and
around the edge of her heart.
The clock I'm the dining room
struck. II was a cold little hammer,
knocking in her throat.
Half asleep he asked. "Chickie
home YETI"
Why. it's early! She couldn't be
here yet"
Asleep again. The deep, monotone
Of his breathing struck her with a
curious wonder. All, but she,--
Jennie. could not sleep.
Growing late. Silence thickened
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CHAPTER XT.
THE VIGIL

From across the small table.
Jonathan watched her. 1t made
little shivers run riot into her
throat. He might begin to ask
questions. Where was she going.
Who was taking her?
In the kitchen she heard the clink
Of glasses. Jennie was bringing in
the pudding. Oh. Jennie was so SLOW
tonight, Chickie glanced at her
wrist watch. Jonathan saw that. He
reached over and took her hand.
staring at nails that were like little
pink mirrors.
Chickie felt his kind eyes-she
knew that they were pleading. She
wouldn't look at them. She ran
her fingers back and forth over his
great hard palm.
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They stepped into the glowing heart
of color and music.
Chiclie held back a sigh OF rap
ture. Her eyes passed with an ex-
qulsite thrill from the hanging lamps
to the wide stairways. From this
to the careless, brilliant forms sway
ing in the dance. Life-charming
and beautiful. just as she had
dreamed.
They waited as the men checked
their hats. Besides, Janina there
was another girl. tall, tailor-made.
with clean, brushed back look.
This was Ida Larkin She wore black
spangles, cut severely, queenly. On
each forefinger she had an immense
ring Of black onyx.
Janina, too, was in black, with
daring orange feather caught in
the Cirdle above the waist. Striking
too brilliant and intelligent
Janina looked tonight. She touched
Chickie lightly on her arm, ran her
fingers over Chickie's skin:
"Well-glad to be here"
ooh, love itp'
ITO Re Continued
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can be secured ut The Timeam1
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pressed down like dead hands, heavy
and cold. The clock struck one.
Jennie's brains echoed. One! One!
She slipped from the bed, wrapped
the old pink worsted shawl around
her, felt cautiously down the hall.
She turned back the window shade,
peeping through the narrow crack.
An automobile honked. Jennie's
hands frightened on the shade. The
machine went Swimming back.
Jimmy, swinging around the corner,
hurried past.
She watched him with gentle eyes.
That dear boy jimmy
Comeback loneliness in the
street.
She was afraid to go back to bed.
She was wild with terror lest
Jonathan awaken. 1t is two o'clock
and Chickie had not yet come.
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"YesZwell-but ] can still Sc my
self in the mirror-he laughed to-
day-honestly. lie recognizes me.
/ have to hurry. have to get shoes
and a bonnet and a little saque."
She went rambling on-Chickie
ing to herself, have a right to go,
any one would-suddenly she turned
to Mary. do you remember that
Jake Munson."
Who, that big, hadsome fellow"
"Yes-I'm going. out with him to-
night"
Mary's fingers dug into hers-the
way they did when she gat oil tight
ened with excitement. She stared
at Chickie incredulously. She said,
kuietly, How did that happen?"
Chickie told her swiftly. do you
think I should go, Mary?"
"Well-well, why shouldn't you?
I don't see why not. Maybe he's in
love with you Great Heavens! I'm
agine thatr'
Don't be an idiot, Mary-like old
married people making matches. l
don't know-I'm kind of nervous"
ct cans hurt you to go. You're
nobody's fool Are you? oh,
Chickie-you might as we'll take a
few pleasures while you can. You
will be settling down. It's in the
cards for you"
Mary smiled wistfullyi TT
wouldn't surprise me bit If that
man marries you within month.
He's old. isn't he-he's just the type
that would fall for you"
"Chickie, don't get married until
can get myself into a slim gown
wouldn't we have the fun"
1t was so delicious to hear Mary
talk like this. Chickie said with a
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CHAPTER XII.
TWO MEN

r began happily. A bright
litter of joy Tapping at her
IL feet.
In the limousine she sat in front
with Jake Munson. He greeted her
eXuberantly. 80, we have little
Rachel, with us after all. We WOO
her seven years, and at last we get
a smile" His laugh came deeply.
as from a joyous spring within. She
could see the flash Of white even
teeth.
AS they sped through the park, the
slender trees sprang open. making
a sharp, white road, swept by the
moon. Out and out. Silver foam on
the waters-light like stars.
Beauty and luxury-she sank
down into the soft cushions. She
closed her eyes happily. They
swerved into an enchanted garden.
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Kiss your angel-child good-byP
A gay, nervous laugh-she was
gone.
1t was a light passage from the
house.
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Don't stall, Chickie! You know
you're thrilled speachless-you
know you are planning already what
II you II wear-there'n only be six
or seven-a little dance"
ooh, well, -"
You're on!'
Chickie answered slowly, II sup
pose it will be fun-all right
Immediately she was in a culver
hot ncertain-perhaps she
shouldn't.
TUT she left the office in a
X hurry Saturday afternoon.
She would wear the new ma
room crepe dress. She would rush
out now and buy a new pair of
slippers.
When the clerk brought out black
satin slippers with little straps,
oddly at the sides, she grew excited.
Wonderful-how stunning she would
look.
She was to meet Mary a 2 o'clock.
Mary wanted a sultan inexpensive
one to tide her over until the baby
was a little older There was half
an hour to wait. She went rest
lessly through the shops-stoppir g
abruptly at a hosiery counter
beautiful. Sheer things Of chiffon.
The saleslady showed her a pair.
What she needed to complete her
outfit. She was afraid to ask the
price The girl ran her hand through
them: Lovely weave-isn't it? Five
and half
Chickie opened her purse "IH
take them"
The package felt like a, sin in her
hands. She thought that with panic
why did I do that?'
Feverishly her thoughts ran back
to Janina She stood still in the
middle Of the street saying almost
aloud. why did she ask me?"
Chickie knew that Janina was in
love with Jake Munson-pitifully in
love with him. Why should she ask
another girl to the party. She re-
membered the day Jake had stopped
her for a chat-remember it the
kind, rich look in his eyes.
why not? Why shouldn't she
go?
BY the time she met Mary her
eyes were glowing. Mary looked at
her with a little touch of envy:
Heavens, Chickie, you get thinner
every day. Look at me. Sometimes
/ could cry :"
But you have little Edward!
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SYNOPSIS

Chickie, beloved ana only daughter
of an old-fashioned couple, Jona-
than and Jenny Bryce experiences
tag kisses her on returning from her
first dance. He turns his attentions to
Dolly Bacon when he learns Chiclxie
loves him. Hearbroken. she starts on
causes her boss, Harry Lewis. to treat
her stiffly. Sophisticated Janina
Knowles. a co-worker, gives Chickie
some very wrong pointers. From
starts a mild Irritation with ChiclIie.
She feels a bit lonesome since Mary,
her chum. has married. Edward Nc
Pike, and she refuses Jimmy Blake's
marriage proposal only because he is
poor. Chickie is invited TO a party
given by handsome, wealthy Jake
Munson. but az he Is so different from
Jimmy. she is uncertain whether to
accept.
nn M uyTru THE cTnpv
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Can you do it7
Last puzzle answer:

If John. who is 81, Is twice as ole
as Mary was when he was as old as
Mary is, Mary is now 15% years.
For when John was 15%, Mary
was 10Y, which Is one-half 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-26
NOTICE OF ESTRAY

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has taken up, upon the
premises hereinafter described, the
following described animals, to-witt
One bay horse about II years
old with brand on left hind leg
weight 900 lbs, of the probabls
value of $4,000.
One grey horse about 12 years
old, brand on left hind leg, weight
900 lbs., of the probable value of
$4,000.
One light brown horse IL years
old with brand on left hind leg, d
small knot on right jaw, weight 90a
lbs, of the probable value of $4,000
That said animals were taken 9I
and arc now confined on thy
Bucher ranch, 2la miles northeast
of liebcr, that within 80 days aflct
date of this notice, if said animals
were not claimed by the ownct
thereof, they will be delivered I'd
the Constable of Ilebcr Township
Imperial County, Calf, for sale un'
der Act 1860 Of the General Lawi
of California.
READ THE
Dated May Is, 1925.
Signed GEO. ANDERSON. :
May 10, %, 20
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-26

Members of the Junior class Of
the high school proved themselves
most agreeable hosts last night when
they entertained the Senior class at
the Junior-Senior banquet at the
Ten Thousand club. The auditorium
was effectively decorated for the
occasion, the senior colors, black
and gold predominating. The stage
was hewer, Of blossoms, tall bas-
kets of Flowers were gracefully plae
ed about the auditorium, and pretty
streamers hung from the lights, add
ing to the attrac tiveness of the
scene.
Following a delicious banquet
which was prepared by members OF
the dinner committee of the Wo-
man $ Ten Thousand club and which
was served by a group of mothers
of the juniors and seniors, various
members of the two classes respond
ed to toasts.
Earl. Willoughby of the junior
class distinguished himself as toast
master ard called for toasts carry
ing out tile aviation program,
known sase4he trans-flight or the
$50 and efhe J-54,' the number of
members of the two classes being
eleverly Incorporated in the title.
Toastsr responded to included
"Log Of the $50, Ralph Hass sen
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-26
TODD PUPILS WILL
APp-.AE IN RECITALS

Pupils Of Prof. Elmer A. Todd
will appear in piano rccitals 10 be
given ut the State Street Christian
church on the evenings of Satur-
day. May 80. and Monday. June l.
These dates have been changed from
June / and rs previously announc-
ed by Prof. Todd.
High school and advanced pupils
will appear Saturday night, while
Monday night will be devoted to a
double recital. Pupils up to and
including The sixth grade viii give
their numbers carly IN the evening,
the program by the seve"h and
eighth grade students following af-
ter a short iHtt.u.ssiou. Non lay
evenings 5 program viii begin at
$50, with an intcrmission follow
ing, and So, the second recital will
be gircn.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-26
NEW AND OLD STYLES
VIE AT WOMAN S FAIR

CHICAGO. May 26.-Old- fashion
ed crinolines, ruffles, buatles, wasp
like waists, and lego mutton sleev-
es We'd with the latest notes III
salturial elegance at the fashion
show at the Moman ; World 5 Fair
which Just closed here.
STYLES of 1860 and 1925 passed
each other on the promenade run
away at the Marshall Field and Com
pany exhibit. Ancient velyets and
eppliqued silks with quaint lace
mitts and draw-string accessories.
characterized the oldtime models.
while Miss 1925 preened and pir-
ouetted in lovely frocks of lace and
silks beau monde.
1t was difficult TO tell whether
the crinolines and cork screw curls,
or the kneelength skirts and per
manent waves won more favor. To
the flapper. the oidfashioncd models
were outlandish and ridiculous. But
her mother gazed upon them with
reminiscent eyes.
At any rate, modern fashions. it
was evident, have given women 4
freedom of dress witch they nave
never known before. Miserable.
tight corsets and spike-heeicd shoes
have been discarded for untram-
meled freedom of no corscts and
practical low heels. Unsanitary hair
rats have been relegated to the ash
heap for the convenience of hobbed
hair. Short skirts have taken the
place of long, trailing dust-catchers.
Simple, youthful, feminine fashions
are the trend Of the season.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-26
SUES SCHOOLS FOR
$50, 900 DAMAGES

san FRANCISCO, May &c
Damages of sl50,00O for injury to
her son, Into Wahlman, lG, arc ask
ed Of San Francisco public schools
and school officials III u superior
court suit filed by Mrs. Jenny Wahl-
man.
Mrs. Wahlman claims that explo-
SION of a gasoline torch while her
son was taking a course in plumbing
under instruction of John Joe
Woods, February 25, crippled his
hands so he is now unable to play
the clarinet. His earnings as a
clarinet player have been stopped,
lie suit decIaIee
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-26
Local Eastern Star
Members Are Guests
of HOltUiile Chapter

"a 3aage number of local Eastern
SsagaSafembers iourneyed to Holt
vilfee,last night for the obliga ton
and memorial ceremonies. put on by
that chapter amid impressive set
tings@in which FL Centre officers
tooll3 part. The Holtville women
We're .hestesses at a sumptuous dinner
which, preceded the ritualistic work
of tAssSIeniing.
Music Tor fhe occasion was furn-
ished bf, ;as9. Centre talent and' in
eluded duets, bs3= Miss Ber.nice Mod
en- and Miss Cora Nuffer and
several beautifully rendered solos
by Miss Modem. Mrs. E. y. d.
Hatch acted as able accompanist
for these numbers.
Mrs. Patterson Pratt. district
deputy from Coachella. was Lonor-
ed guest of the occasion, driving
down with three other members Of
tile Coachella lodge especially for
the event.
Short speeches by prominent Of
fieers present, including Worthy
Imperial Valley press., 1925-05-26
S ociety, Clubs, Lodges,
Churches and Schools
JUNIORS PROVE DELIGHTFUL hosts
TO SENIORS AT ANNUAL BANQUET:
MANY ORIGINAL TOASTS ARE GIVEN

Tor class president; Following Be
hind, - John Glrkson, ;Inior class
president; Air Pockets to Avoid,
Miss Thclma TiptoA, senior faculty
advisor; The Parachutcs Are
Ready, Oliver Crandall; The
shock Absorbcrs, - r. A. Chcsnut,
junior faculty advisor; Looking
Down Aida Mae Graham, up in
the Clouds, - Dimicc Parker; The
Gyroscopc, : Principal j. L. House.
while J. Stewart Ross, president OF
the high school trustees made a few
remarks.
Dancing was enjoyed until a late
hour following the program.
Special guests of the juniors in
cluded Mr. and Mrs. j. Stewart
Ross, Mr.. and Mrs. R. y. Chestnut,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. f. Allen. MIR. and
Mrs. j. l.. House, Miss Carolyn
Sehwab and Miss Thelma Upton.
Members of the Ten Thousand
club who served and acted as chape-
rones included Mesdames w. +.
Dawson, F. +. Anderson, R. Y. Wat
son, J. d. FosS, c. f. Sones and II.
P. Pope. Mrs. y. \. Contos of the
club s dinner committee WAS in
charge of the banquet and was as
sistd by Mesdames f. NJ. Maurcr, S.
5. Starr, d. Stafford, B. j.. Roberts,
John Cook and J. Is. Hagar.