davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1926-10-11

The SIS. Catherine from Porto Rico via
St. Thomas arIiveda al Frederiksted on Sat
urday afternoon with the usual weekend
mail and the following passengers: From
San Juan, ?. R.-Elias HasseI. From St.
Thomas-Pierr Thurbe. The ship call
ed at this port at 8 a. m. yesterday and
sailed at 2 p. m. on the return trip.
Passengers: For ST. Thomas: Dantzer
Sorensen, C.. A, Neyman, Julia Jensen,
Marion Hannatt, Anceletta Francis,
Damian Ma Idonado. Pierre IhUrbie
Cora b. Fitzpatrick. San Juan. P. r.
Peter l.. La Bega. WhiIhelmina Ed
wards, Mary Il. Ford, A. G. Mastraud,
ZeIjma Aiberty and w. Berg.
, 1926-10-11

The Navy Band entertained the town
with an excellent concert last night. The
selections were well chosen and the rem
dition perfect. The pIccoIo solo by the
Randmaster with accompaniment was
wonderfully good and drew the hearty
applauses which usually greet this mas
ter performance.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23
HER!QN WAY
 6Ya Girl of Todax

stay at home"
 Well, wasn't that good enough for you, young woman?"
 Not the kind of home I had.
 "Oh, yes, l had enough to eat and plenty of clothes the kind he wanted me to wear but as l told you before, l could not stand my fathers domincering temper. When he found that l was going 10 leave home anyway, he gave me two hundred and fifty dollars and although l decided in my own mind never 10 ask him for another penny. yet, l knew if l got into trouble my father would help me out giving me the devil all the time he did so.'
 Again the supercilious young woman secretary shuddered, but it seemed to me that the old man s face became a little softer. Copyright, 1926, NEA Service,
 TOMORROW: Coming to the Point.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23

health promoting assets and lia- bilities. Thousands of communities keep May day with appropriate ceremonies and constructive action. Even in far away Hawaii, in Alas ka, In Porto Rico, and in Panama, pageants or festivals were held in honor of childhood.
 President Coolidge expressed his approval of the aim of Child Health day when he wrote;
 T wish the organization every success in an effort which will touch so sympathetic chord in every American heart"
 Fair Break for Child
 Former Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt gave voice to a great truth when he said:
 "A child who has not perfect health does not get a fair break in this world"
 The late Samuel Gompers, pres ident of the American Federation of Labor, also gave his approval to this movement.
 The governors of most states have sponsored the day by issuing official proclamations or by giving statements. to the press urging the people of their respective states 10 support the movement. Expressions of approval were received from nearly all state executives.
 In addition to festivals and other ceremonies, many communi- ties make May day the occasion for launching new undertakings.
 Health Conferences
 Los Angeles for example, con- ducted on that day eighteen health conferences for the benefit of pre- school children.
 Five communities in Kansas opened baby clinics.
 Baton Rouge, La, used its radio on May day evening to talk to the public on child health.
 Walla Walla, Washington, launch- cd a program for the use of iodine in the prevention of goiter.
 Hartford, Conn.,, emphasized the necessity of milk in the child's s diet. and the value of toxin-anti- toxin as a preventative of diph- thcria.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23
Menus for tie Family

Breakfast stewed dried apri- cots, cereal. thin cream, cornmeal pancakes, maple syrup, milk coffee.
 Luncheon - Creamed eggs on toast, peanut butter bread sand wiches, shredded fresh pineapple, maple syrup cake. milk, tea.
 Dinner Hot pot of hodge podge, buttered carrots, prune and cheese salad, lemon cracker pud- ding, graham bread, milk. coffee.
 No special dishes need be prepar- cd for junior members of the fam fly with the exception of crisp toast for breakfast in place of the pan cakes suggested.
 Maple Syrup Cake
 One and one-fourth cups maple syrup. eggs, cup pastry flour. S-4 teaspoon cream of tartar, Is tea spoon salt, 1-3 teaspoon vanilla.
 Separate white from yoks Of eggs. Beat whites of eggs until stiff using a wire whisk. While beating whites cook syrup until a firm ball is formed when several drops arc tried in cold water. It wll take about as long to cook the syrup as it does to beat the egg whites. Slowly add cooked syrup to whites, beating con- stantly and until the mixture is cool, Beat yolks of egg until thick and lemon colored, using a dover beater Beat yolks into first mixture, using the whisk. Add vanilla. Mix and sift flour salt and cream of tartar. Sift six times. Fold into mixture carefully. Turn into tube cake pan and make one hour in a slow oven. Invert pan to cool.
 This cake requires no icing.
 Copyright, 1926, NEA Service, lnc.)
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23

lone end of the old log with his head thrown back, his black ruff spread out at its fullest. His tail also spread just as far as he could spread it. so that it was like a fan, and standing up, His wings were ed the old log on which he stood. His chest was thrown out, His eyes were bright and sparkling. For a few steps he strutted along the old log. He looked this way and that way to see if any one were watch ing him. But he saw no one. He stopped. Ills tail closed. He stretched upright and listened for moment or two. Then, very care fully he set his feet on the old log, so as to get perfect position. The wings went up until they almost met above his back They came down until it looked as If they nearly met 1 in front of him. Up and down, up and down, faster and faster, Each time they went up booming sound rolled through the Green Forest. Presently those booms came faster and faster and faster, until they seemed almost one. It was like q roll of thunder. Then 1t stopped. Thundered listened to see if there was any response,
 Mrs. Grouse rustled a leaf. h. 1,io tri 1,f eyes that way He saw her at once and began to strut. Mrs. Grouse came out from her hiding place. You are wonderful, my dear" said she. Thunderer strutted a little more. q wish" said Mrs. Grouse T could be as happy as you are. VI
 Why aren't you, my dear?" in- quired Thunderer,
 Then Mrs. Grouse poured out all her troubles. She told how Ring neck the Pheasant had fought hel and had broken all her eggs,
 Tut, tut, tut, my dear!" said Mir Grouse. There Is plenty of time for a new nest and more eggs. Make the best of bad matter. Now, il you had only let me know where that nest was. this might not hav' happened. This is what comes O keeping secrets from me-
 Mrs. Grouse looked at Thunderei land then away quickly, Do vol think" she said, it would really b. worth while to make another nest?'
 "Certainly, my dear, certainly" re piled Thunderer, strutting nor than ever; but he didn't offer 10 hell build that nest.
 tCopyright. 1926, by T. W. Burgess The next story: The new home.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23
Quicksands of Love
 Adele Garrson's New Phase of
 -Repelations ofa Wife

Her figure strengthened itself and knew that had won the first point of our contest. She might be diff cult, but she would be too proud to lean even Subconsciously upon her dislike for Lillian.
 "I am not considering Mrs. Un- derWood at all,' she said haughtily. "I feel that have been terribly un- just to Mary, and l am willing to do anything in my power to atone to her"
 1 turned in the taxi, and looked al her steadily
 "Do you really mean that, liar ricl'' 1 asked, "or are you simply docciying yourSclt?"
 "I do not understand your man her at all Margaret" she said stiffly
 Forgive me" I answered. flor being so blunt but this Is no time Tor social amenities. Do you real ize that when Mary came to us, she was a desperate young creature, l'sbN lpl bllN llIllkI hllN llNtli
 "Eortunatcly She Came to Us."
 Harriet put up her hand in pro test, her face coIorless.
 "Oh. no, Margaret, and I saw that for the first time she was perceiving he terrific nature of the struggle which had been going on in her young nipcc's soul.
 "Ycs, the riycr," I returned in eXorably. Come, Harriet, you have not been physicians wife all these years without learning that Mary Is now al the age when to q tenn pera mental girl or boy there is no middle way, no compromise. If given the desire of her heart, she is in transports of joy; if denied it., she is in the depths Of tragedy, when death seems the only way out. Of course we know that the second after she had thrown herself into the river she would be struggling to get out again. but-there might not be anyone near to help her. For tunately, however, she came 10 Us, and Mrs. Underwood and I have been toiling ever since to solve her problem in the best way possible. Do you think it is fair that you should come in now, criticize what We have done, and perhaps upset it completely"
 Copyright, 1926, by Newspaper Feature Service, Incl
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23
REGIN HERE TODAY

Early in the story Harry Morton (middle-aged, handsome, rich, un- married and the guardian of Au- drey MortonD has thrown out of his house In New Britain a shabby stranger whom ho called "Smith," " Smith claimed to be Audrey's step father. To get rid of him, Morton sent him to q job in South Amer ican.
 At the end of the last install ment Audrey has just received a letter from smith.
 Audrey is wildly in love with her guardian. So is Mona, a New York stage girl. Morton, to turn Audrey's mind from him. has let her see him with Mona and other women, and also has thrust John Parrish, his secretary, into her company. In addition to his New Britain home, he maintains an apartment in New ! York.
 Audrey slaps Parrish when he says Morton is not the proper man to be her guardian.
 To learn how other women fas- cnate Morton, Audrey has just started exercises in gymnasium. where girls muscles are stretched for stage dancing. Discussion of this career is interrupted by re ccipt of the letter from Smith" NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 (Thc names and situations in this story arc iictitious.)
 CHAPTER XNIII
 "I'd never mistake that penman- ship" commented Morton.
 Audrey looked at him with a gasp of interest. There was a note in his voice that she never had i heard before.
 You hate him." she exclaimed.
 Morton turned the letter over and inspected the signature.
 "P. H. Smith" he read aloud, without answering her.
 The handwriting was singularly | clear and beautiful the writing that is peculiar to architects, and engineers and accountants, and others who make precision their lifc's work.
 Morton turned 10 the beginning, and read, half aloud:
 'At sea, the Fist.
 T expect to nl.N this at the first
 
 port we reach, There is something that I know of deep interest tc you. The knowledge is worth money to you and to me. l am willing to sell my knowledge. You have access 10 your guardians funds. He is wealthy. Upon receipt of five thousand dollars from you in the form of any negotiable paper, l will give you information that am quite sure you never have had. What do you know of yourself, and 1 of your guardian? Do you know who your mother was? Do you know who I am? Maybe you will not care about this last item-un- 1 til you have received word from me, in return for your five thou sand. Then you will be much inter- ested. Knowing something of women, I am quite sure you will show this letter to Morton. Know ing something of him, I am sure he will give no explanation. Again drawing upon my knowledge of women, I am fairly assured that sooner or later you will transmit to me the sum l have mentioned. Curiosity in this case Is legitimate, From time to time I shall inquire
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23
MAKING A CLEAN BREAST
 OF TT

Look here, young woman, what are you talking about? Where did you meet Sterns? Get over with it. Can't you see I'm busy?"
 Pardon me, Mir. Hathaway, but you don't look as busy to me as you do annoyed. All right, here goes.'
 I stepped over and laid the bag his son had sent 10 me on his desk and then seated myself com fortably beside it.
 The young woman secretary started to tell me to get up again and I remarkcd:
 "1 am sure that after I get through Mir. Hathaway, you will have many questions 10 ask me. Besides I'm not used 10 be made to stand when I come 10 do some one q favor."
 "Go on" put in Mir, Hathaway impatiently,
 But, someway I got an idea that my boarding him in his den had given him an added respect for me told him the whole story. I said came here to get work and be independent When l reached this point, the old man interrupted trascibly
 What did you want to be in dependent for? Couldn't your father take care or you?"
 He certainly could -- he want ed 10 do so - in his own way But his way was not to let me make one decision on my own ac- count. l must do what he said should do and go where he want cd mo to go, but mostly l should
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She kissed him, and with a pout, followed Parrish out the door.
 The letter from Smith still lay on the table. Morton picked 1t up and read it again, carefully. Then, turning to his desk, he unlocked an inner drawer and took from it a packet of papers. It was the one he had unfolded before the New Britain detective when Smith first appeared at Morton's home.
 Drawing from the package two yclowed sheets, he laid them side by side with the letter Audrey had received. Looking back and forth, he compared the handwriting.
 Tt hasn't varied hairs breadth" he commented to him. self, as he folded the documents and put them away The new let ter from Smith was carefully fold cd with them.
 This done, he picked up the telo-. phone directory and leafed over it. Finding the number he wanted, he called theatrical agency.
 This is Harry Morton speaking" he said to the girl who answered. Let me talk to Abe"
 He waited until a mans voice gave a gruff Hello"
 This is Harry Norton" he said. The voice at the other end prompt ly became cordial. Are you putting on any new revues this spring for the jazz restaurants? .. thought you would. We'll, I want you to do me favor I'll drop in and see you in half an hour"
 Gro Be Continucd)
 Copyright, 1926, NEA Service,
 Inc
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23
Madse subtly seeks to Win Harriets
 SuDDOrI

support
 1 have had good deal of eNperi- ence with feminine Vagarlcs and in- constituencies, including my own, therefore Harriet Braithwaites com plcte change of front did not astound mo us 1t otherwise would have done. l knew that when a stern, rigid and logical woman, proud of her com posurc is finally broken by some batterng storm Of blows there often is no limit to the maullin emotion of which she IS capable.
 But my sistcr-in-law'S flaming declaration that she would not per init Mary to undergo the hunilia- ton of d public apology 10 her school gave Gle something far more perplcNing than astonishment to worry over, l had been prepared to fight against her plans for her niece, had gone over and over the arguments l meant to use to per- suade her that Mary should be per mtted the career she Craycd, 1 had been sure that the most effective ar TOW in my quiyer was Marys prom ise to apologize 10 the school and accept reinstatement in 1t for the balance of the term, things upon which Harriet had been insistent, according 10 Mary. And now that weapon lay broken. useless, and 1 had to find new one
 1 knew of course what lay at the root of HarrictS sudden rancor. It was her antagonism 10 Lillian Uu- derwood. She could not bear the thought that Lillian should have succeeded in gaining Mary's assent to the humillating ordeal when the girl had run away from the Braith- waite home rather than face the same thing, insisted upon by herself.
 Mary Was Dcspcratc!"
 One thing l saw clearly. There was no time for alleviating remedies I had 10 use the scalpeL and that quickly. Purposely l iced my voice.
 q am sorry, Harriet, that you are permitting your dislike of Mrs. Un- derwood to influence you in this vital matter. l always have thought you just woman, and one possess ing more than the ordinary woman's share of common sense, But I must fell you that you are terribly unjust now, and-forgive me-most non- scnsical besides"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23
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looked at Audrey, his lips twitch- ing as if he wcro about to weep. She put her arm around his head and drew 1t to her bosom, grooming over him.
 He went on speaking, in the same dead colorless tone, He did | great wrong to you, sweetheart You were too young to know about 1t you were n little baby. hope you never will know about It. lvo tried to keep 1t from you. l always shall try"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23

at the office of the International Express Co.,. in Buenos Aires, for q letter (with enclosure) from you, addressed to tho undersigned,
 Audrey took the letter from Morton's hand and looked at 1t again,
 Isn't he horrIble?" she cried, Docs he really know all those things?"
 Tossing the envelope on the table, Morton paced rapidly up ard down the room for few moments.
 Audrey" he said. abruptly. ''you are a rich woman. have made over to you half Of all l have. You may send him the money he asks. If you wish"
 Audrey leaned back against the desk.
 You hate him." she said again.
 T have every reason 10 hate him." Morton said solemnly There was time when l would gladly have strangled him to death. if 1t had not been for you for the effect it would have upon you!"
 The girls eyes had something of worship in them. You always have been thinking of me, haven't you?"
 "AlWays!" he answered. He moved nearer her. Do you wish 10 send him the money? He can tell you what he says he can tell"
 'I'u never do it." Her voice rang with sincerity. "I would be cheating you if l did it.
 The man sat down, and with his elbows upon the desk, rested his chin in his hands. After a long silence he spoke again.
 Dearest" he said, there are terrible things that can come into the lives of innocent people. Some times they are made to suffer for things that are not their fault at all: things they have nothing to do with, except to pay the penalty.
 "I have been trying to shield yon."
 She moved nearer to him.
 Leaning over. she almost whis- pered Daddy. is that man my real father?"
 He was startled. With a quick gesture he seized her arm and pressed it with his fingers until she winced.
 No" he shouted. NO. Praise God, you didn't enter the world un- der that handicap"
 He relaxed his grasp, and with little sigh she passed her hand over his cheek.
 I'm so glad." she said, softly. Ever since 1 first saw him I've wondered that little. And l hated him so - l hated his eyes and the way he looked at me and at you"
 Looking into the distance, and tapping on the table with his fin gers. Morton spoke, monotonously, as of a subject which he dreaded
 Smith is not his name, of course" he said. Tt is q good enough name for his present pur- poses. And he is bad man. A very evil man, who has caused much needless agony to people who never harmed him." He thought for a moment before he went on. "There is a kink in the minds of men, sometimes. that makes them a danger to everyone with whom they come in contact. He is like that"
 Swinging around In his chair, he
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23

wants to go. each afternoon and evening. Audrey, he'll be along to see that you're not harmed in any way. Now behave yourselves"
 Parrish looked covertly at Au- drcy. Well come on'" he said, turning 10 tho door,
 Do I have to so with him?" she asked Morton.
 'Td rather you had somebody 10 watch out after you" ho said. gently. This new career Of yours Isn't any too safe, you know"
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23

the log. She dropped down 10 the ground a short distance away and stole forward carefully so as not to make any sound. She didn't want Thunderer to see her at once. When she reached a place where she could see the old log. she stopped.
 For a few minutes Mrs. Grouse forgot all her troubles in admiration of Thunderer. He might not have the handsome colors of Ringneck the Pheasant, but 10 Mrs. Grouse he was far handsomer. Of course, Mrs. Pheasant wouldn't have agreed with .hcr. Thunderer was standing on
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23
Cossip;s Corner
Things Women Do

Mrs. Helen H. Gardener, late member of the |. S. Civil Service commission, upon her death bed be- queathed her brain 10 the scientists of Cornell university, so the truth
 might be learned about the conten- tion that the female brain is inferior to the male The scientists have not
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23

There, there." She smoothed his cheek. Don't worry about him any more." teas
 Morton shook his head. "I am not worrying about him. When ever I desire I can put him where he can harm no one else. But Au- drey---if I do that I'll hurt you.'
 She held him closer to her.
 'I guess he knows that,' she surmised, with a wise little nod That's why he didn't care if you saw his letter.
 "I suppose so," he assented. "Evidently he feels that if he has five thousand dollars he can be, in dependent of me and the job l gave him in the Argentine. The money would be gone, though, be- fore long"
 He gave a short laugh. "Hc never was skillful with money. They kept him for two long terms in the penitentiary because of his well. carelessness. That was why we didn't get to see him at our house for eighteen years or there- abouts"
 The girl shivered. "A jail-bird,"
 Worse than that" he supple mented. "A disease - a walking smallpox a plague!"
 It was an suspicious time for Parrish to begin his new role as Audreys assistant guardian.
 After her conversation with Morton the girl slipped away to the washroom. and when she re- turned, the rouge was gone from her lips and her lashcs were inno- cent of the mascara they had worn when she came.
 Parrish entered Morton's office by one door as Audrey came in at the other.
 Morton held up an admonitory lasnd.
 Don't hit him again. Audrey" he warned, his eyes crinkled in a quiet smile.
 The girl drew herself up stiffly and then relaxed as shss. $. caught her guardian's glance.
 "If 1t were - if 1t were any other day, would slap him again." she said, turning her shoulder conspicuously toward Parrish.
 Coast is clear. Parrish" com mented Morton. Make your peace with the young lady"
 Parrish made a defensive ges' ture. T only did what I thought was right and she attacked mel Plainly his grievance had not wholly died away.
 You deserved slapping," she said. How can you say anything against my daddy when he's treat ed you so well?"
 "Oh, tut, tut, tut!" Morton go' up, and placing his hand on Par rish's shoulder, took the girl by tho hand. "I don't care two hoots 1T in the hereafter what anybod! says about me! Parrish Is gooc young man and he thinks I'm bad old one,
 That doesn't worry me. H. means well when he tells you tt beware of me, We ought to en courage people who mean we'll They are needed in the world
 Although" he turned to Par rish some well-meaning peopl' make idiots of themselves. Eh, Par rish?"
 The young man hung his head q don't admit I'm an idiot" You are. though" interpose' Audrey, briskly,
 : Morton moved his hand to he shoulder, and still holding to Par rish, gave them both a brief shake , Hush" he commanded. Don act like two children putting ou their tongues at one another.
 Parrish. you are instructed t . take Miss Morton wherever sh
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23

Poor Mrs. Grouse was quite heart broken when she flew away and left that precious nest with most of the cggs broken after her fight with Ringneck the Pheasant. She flew away to look for Mr. Grouse. She knew just where to look for him. You see, Thunderer the Grouse was still drumming every day, and you know his drumming sounds like dis tant thunder. That is why he is called Thunderer.
 She found him at his favorite log. It was an old, moss-covered log. He had drummed on that log almost from the time he first began drum ming. He sometimes drummed in other places, but 1t seemed to him that he never drummed as well as when he was on that log. Mrs. Grouse did not fly straight over to
New Britain herald., 1926-04-23
Your Health How to Keep It.
 Causes of Illness

Ky DIR. HUGH s. CUMMING Surgeon General, United States
 Public Health Service
 National Child Health day May 1, is meant 10 be a time when communities all over our land will seriously take an inventory of their