davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14


It is the innate impulse of every
child to perform an act and then
see what happens" II unguided,
this desire leads him into what we
adults term mischief" but II
properly provided with materials
of constructive type, this urge may
he turned into a source of happy
activity and an acquisition Of
knowledge at time.
At this season of the year a
knowledge of Natures precise and
wonderful methods OF growth can
be given child, along with
greater appreciation of the miracle
OF Spring foliage and flowers soon
to appear out-of.doors, IL you will
help him to make tiny gardens in.
doors,
Planting little brown seeds and
watching the wondrous manner OF
their poisoning Is always inter.
esting to a child, and there are
many seeds which may be planted
indoors and cared for by your
youngster, which will develop into
interesting and beautiful miniature
gardens.
One of the prettiest can be
evolved from the prosaic mustard
seeds. Wet large sponge and put
it ON an old saucer. Scatter mus.
tard seeds over the sponge and
let the child water it daily The
bright yellow blossoms which soon
appear are gratifying to the small
gardener and this makes a pretty
ornament for his table or window
ledge. Grass or flax seeds may be
given the same treatment and yield
a lovely fresh green foliage.
Another pretty and tiny garden
can be made by covering tum-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14
FIJI ISLANDS
CUSTOMS

Every native of the Fiji Islands
IL a member of a land-owniny
unit and has the right to use
a part of the tribal lands for
planting crops for food and profit,
or for raising cattle. II he remains
in his village, he is provided
with a house of native construc-
ton, built by the community,
of which he is a member. Beyond
performing his share of the work
done for its own benefit by the
community as a whole, he pays
no rent for his land or his home.
A money machine has been in
vented in England which sorts
coins into various denominations
and drops the money into bags,
at the same time registering the
amount.
According to a scientist In
Germany, the circumference of
the earth at the Equator has
shrunk from one and one-half to
two and one-third miles in the
last half century.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14
y #&s7FEBfI3 !.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

A Paquin red silk crepe whose
lines are utterly distinctive and
slender. Horizontal tucks nip the
center of panel front of long
waisted bodice, creating swathed
hipTine. Tucks at shoulders pro-
vide necessary fulness across bust,
and add trimming note. The at
tached two.piece circular skirt with
slightly less flare at back, makes
style No. S049 equally suited to
women of larger figure. It's very
economical to mike, for 1t takes
only S1s yards OF 4O-inch material
with 4 yard of 36.inch contrasting,
as sketched in the 36.inch size, and
designed in sizes 16. IS, 20 years,
SO, SO, 40 and AZ inches bust. Navy.
blue faille silk crepe with front of
bodies. piped in chartreuse green
with trimming pieces of the green
silk, Is smart and serviceable.
Printed silk crepe with piping and
contrast of plain crepe, is really
captivating in this youthful model
with graceful fluttering fulness
across front of skirt. Pattern
price Is cents In stamps or coin
wrapped carefully, The new book
of Fifth Avenue Fashions shows
the most attractive styles for
spring and summer wear. Send Is
cents for your copy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14
Famous Aut h or
On Problems
of Love
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

i am q widow rs years old and
am the mother of three children.
/ have two gentlemen friends
who want me to marry them.
one Is q widower with four chill
dren, the other man who has
been divorced and has no chill.
dren. But he loves my children.
He has no money except his
salary. I love this man better
than the widower.
The widower owns his own
home and a car and earns good
salary. Which one would you
advise me to marry.
ANXIOUS.
You do not state sufficient in
formation in your letter, which
makes it exceedingly hard for me
to answer your question. But,
offhand, 1 would very earnestly
make this suggestion: Do nothing
In a hurry.
Take your time about deciding
which, if either, man you will
marry. At the end of another
year you may know both much
better and know to which you
can trust your, life and that OF
the three precious children safely.
OF course it Is foolish to marry
any man If his salary is not large
apNi1ch tn Snnn0rt Won and YOUR
children. And / cannot advise
you to marry a man unless you
love him. So wait and let time
help decide the question. Still
another man may come along
who will be both suitable and the
man you can love. Meanwhile, If
you are taking care of your little
flock yourself, you are at least
independent. And that is some
comfort, is it not?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14
WORKERSOF.
JAPAN

Ninety.three per cent of the
wage.earners of Japan receive
less than $50 a month. The per"
centage of those getting more
than 5000 a month Is 1.3. The Jap
anese, however, must subsist
largely on rice, fish and a few
pickles. There can be very little
expenditures for even such lux.
uries as heating.
Celery is now ripened artifi-
cially by a scientist at the Uni
versity of Maine without impair
ing it's nutritive value by the
use of ethylene gas.
The Dominion Parliament re-
Gently opposed the revival of titles
or other aristocratic distinctions in
Canada, such as were placed under
a ban by the government in 1919.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14
HINTS
HOUSEHOLD

Glycerine smeared over win
dows during cold weather pre-
vents them from frosting over
and becoming steamy.
To separate the yolks from the
whites OF eggs, break them into a
pie chimney. The white will run
through and leave the yolk.
Strengthen gas mantles before
using by saturating them in vine
gar to which a teaspoonful of sal
ammoniac has been added. Allow
to dry thoroughly.
When tieing up pudding, put a
pleat in the top of the cloth.
This opens out as the pudding
swells, and prevents the cloth
from splitting and allowing the
water TO get into the mixture.
A few drops of paraffin will
usually remove odors and grease
stains from the kitchen sink.
If ink stains on the fingers are
rubbed with vinegar before the
hands are washed they will dis
appear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14
BY Constance Cameron I bic

bier full of water with coarse net
and spreading sweet-pea seeds on
the net. Press down gently till
the seeds are covered with water,
then put away in the dark for
few days allowing the child 10
water them each day. Then bring
tumbler and seeds into the light.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14
ADVENTURES
OF RITZY
ROSALE

1t was an important meeting
and the heated arguments over
the date of the club dance were
carried right out of Rosalie's
front door. And four handbags
and an umbrella were left behind.
Rosalie can see that the umbrella
is part of a set since It's case
matches one Of the purses. Under
one arm she Is carrying to safety
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14

quickest, and
economical way !
of to beautify
brighten home
wardrobe. It has
saved me many
a dollar, and
created an at
mOsphere of
cheer in our
home" Mrs.
M. Burns, 1851
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14

an envelope bag with watch in
it's strap. She is swinging on
one finger a double compartment
affair--one side is a complete
vanity and the other side for
money-each side opening inde-
pendently of the other. Under
her other arm she holds a bag
with a "petticoat" edge.
copyright. 1929. by King Features
Syndicate. Incl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14
"With Sunset it is
k0 hava a

more attractive home, q
more extensive, up-to-date
rardrobe, at small expense. Bright,
colorfuI Sunset helped me transform 3
father colorless home. Gayi curtains,
harmonious draperies and pillows, and
reiuvenated rugs put the sparkle OF
newness into old rooms. have dyed
unbleached muslin and other mex
pensive fabrics, and the results have
been surprising. Unbleached muslin
especially looked like expensive ma
terial. [ toned down q highly colOred
rug. rehabilitated several bedrooms
with colOrful bed draperiesr curtains
and cushions, and cOlored linens for
the dining ROOM.
Besides being economical, Sunset
Is q great time saver. From my old
dresses. / frequently make garments
for the children. Sunset-dye them
and they cease 10 be despised hand
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14
;s:a;; :
cheerful 11i11dOlllSI

me downs I brighten their faded
sweaters, hose, and of color bathing
suits. In kindergarten work, Sunset
is ideal for coloring wooden heads,
pegs, rafia and baskets, for coloring
sand for project work, and for picture
tinting. Using Sunset is the simplest,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14

Eastwood Ave, Chicago, Ill.
For fast dyeing use Sunset, Is cents
. cake. For beautiful tinting use
Dytint, wonderful new tint, big box,
Zoe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14
What Do You KnOW?
ANSWERS TO TODAY'S TEST
For Questions. See Editorial Page

For Questions, See Editorial Page
i. Spanish 2 Babylon: g. Ponce de Leon A. Evangelist
Superior Edgar Masters. z A small object
charm against Stephen Giuseppe Verdi TO- Indiana
H. u s. Grant 49, Scars. ID Hands. 49, Sufficient
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-03-14
This Day in Our History

Eli Whitney patented his famous invention, the cotton
1894 This machine separated the seed from the
invention, the output of cotton
about 80 times greater than it formerly was.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1929-02-28

TO THE SPOKANE WOMAN and TO
THE WOMEN OF THE INLAND EMPIRE
BEFORE YOUR NEXT PERMANENT WAVE CONSIDER THIS:
Quality permanent greatly You should know first the
that Andf you
permanent beauty and lasting charm
method practically all this countys experts
permanent properly
beauty of the hair becoming
facial
hair of this quality only be effected by
operator and a method that flexible yet
skf Fredericks Method which
exclusively mexceled.
you telephone
prices on finger waving, waving and marching
permanent waving
Tonic supreme
"Croqugnoe' wave-he popular n today
Fredericks production, $50.
Shppe Wave. It's Wave will please
you, $3.50.
SbOkdne'S Exclusive Beauty Shop
Tune KFO Hour Shoppe Beauty
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1929-07-04

Shortly before midnight Archie and
Leary left the Arthur b. Grover and
padded cautiously toward the point
fixed by the Governor for their rem
devious. They were fortified with a
rifle, a shotgun, and several packets
of rockets for signaling the tug. Leary.
restless because he couldn't smoke,
was silent. He managed his paddle
so deftly that there was hardly drip
that could announce their proximity
to any one lying in wait on the bay.
Several minutes before Archie caught
the listless wash of calm waters on
a beach, Leary heard it and paused,
peering at the opaque curtain of the
woodland beyond the lighter shadow
of the shore.
1--WE struck it right" he announced,
returning from an examination of the
shore markings. They carried the
canoe into the wood and lay down be-
side it, communicating in whispers.
An instant later the Governor threw
himself on the ground beside them.
He rested for a few moments-then
jumped up.
well, boys, everything's ready"
One by one his little army as
sembled, rising from the ground like
spectres. Leary was already deploying
the men. The Governor laid his hand
on Archie's shoulder. In the contact
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1929-07-04

something passed between them, such
a communication as does not often
pass from the heart of one man to
another.
"If it comes to the worst for me,
you and Isabel will look out for Ruth.
| needn't ask you that. Use the tug
quickly to clear things up here; there
must be nothing left to tell the tale
See old man Congdon keeps his prom
Use. That will of his is in my blue
serge coat in the closet of my room.
Ii die, bury me on the spot; no fool
ishness about that. died to the world
seven years tonight, so second de-
parture will call for no flowers!"
When they reached the little stream
that defined the boundary of Heart
o. Dreams territory the Governor.
Archie and Leary got in readiness Tor
their dash across the bridge and over
the barrcade The purl of water Gag
er for it's entrance into the bay struck
upon Archie's ear with a spiteful IN
sistence. There was not a sound from
the further side of the stream. They
crawled across the bridge and Archie
ran his hand over the frame of logs
which stones had been heaped in
rough wall, as the Governor explained
to him. Archie had determined to lead
the assault, but while he was seeking
footing in the crevices the Governor
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1929-07-04
JULY 4, 1929

stones. Someone threw a shovelful of
Goals upon a heap of wood that evi-
IDENTIFY had been soaked in inflam-
mable oil, for the flames rose with a
roar.
1t may have been that Carey hal
grown wary of murder as a means OF
gaining his end after the escapade OF
the previous night, for the first move
of his men was to attempt to drive
out the invaders with rifles swung as
clubs. Carey screamed at them hys
terically, urging them to greater ef
forts.
(To be continued next week.
The Washington times., 1929-08-27
Washington's Lack of a Great
Airport Now Being Felt

Significant Aviation Events Point to Need of Action Here
The Washington times., 1929-08-27
EXIT SIR WALTER
By Herbert Kaufman

NoUR children won't read the Victorian novels. Which Il
/ by means an accuSatory statement.
Those involved dscusve belonged far more
deliberate and patient generation.
They thrilled their cycle but they decidedly bore ours
Bulwer and Beaconsfed served period Of limited diver.
sion stupid daies and stuffy periodicals.
The long evenings Of their times broken by radio
and phonoaph theaers few and inaccessible dancing
invention Of the devil the crbbage and checker board
high spots of excitement
Average family experience was limited local backgrounds
and fenced in by neighbOrhood horizons.
Muttudes lived and died in cubbyhoe towns with per-
sona knowledge great cities much less Of foreign lands
wilderness.
Therefore the novelist to capture his audience generally
set his characters historical and exotic stages soced
ms narrative full Of scenic and descriptive nonessential
was an Of debating was the
principal stock-in-trade Of entertainment
news was and the dulest literary ramblinQs were
Ipainstakngy dgested and regWgitated in full detail
But we OF the twentieth century served by many
ractive and informative agencies that such gable is
tolerable.
Screen, camera, illustrated magazines and common school
ing have made the whole earth familiar territory
We resent any fiction method that tringy detoury from
the direct path Of the plot.
Consequently Scott is seldom read that's why we're
Indifferent to Draeh ennuied by the Brones and find our
selves yawning among the pages of Answoh and most
Of Thackeray
Of all the Crinoline School Dickens alone stands mn
shrunken in his niche And his reputation would be
safer, if his worst books fewer.
The Washington times., 1929-08-27

kESS dpacnes state that than 100000 people
at Los Angeles to greet the wOrldyng Graf Zeppelin
its arrival from Japan From Cleveland Ohio comes
the news that 1000 flying machines will be there
take part in the air events with throngs of visitors
Washington the Nations Capital the attractive city
the universe is without modern airport and airfield
large enough to keep with important aviation affairs
Full and repeated warning has been conveyed to Wash
ngton people and to Congress that aviation developments
would be rapid and that should prepared for the
future in that field
Today little closer big modern airport than
when the agitation for began The project gone
over carefully in Congress which will again discuss the sub
ject this winter
There fine opportunity here for private construction
Of immense airport because the time is ripe for financial
for such institution. Comparatively small
private fields doing we'll but there is still
lack of that will be able handle biggest of aviation
displays
private capital not going show disposition to reap
the rewards that now becoming manifest it will become
the duty Of this city to do big job its Our
civic spirit longer the airport problem remain
settled Pressure will have to be put upon Congress to dis
is going to be costly undertaking. and it is course
best that mistakes be avoided at the beginning The long
time taken by Congress for considering the subject has not
wasted but from procrastnaion injurious
to the interests Of this great city.
Coming eUents cast their uUOndrOus stadOuOs. The
future of aviation Is about to Be realized. Washing
ton cannot afford to be side road in aerial
activities 1t be the main line 1t make
full prOUisOn for the hereafter, matter uOhat the
|
Because the Government is vay interested in aviation
policy Of preparedness and encouragement in national
transportation facilities is the duty Of Congress literally
share in the cost of immense airport The Governments
executive department is directly concerned in such ins
tuition
Congress will do the square thing however Wash
ngton people must shoulder the burden whatever may be
posed and insist definite action that will bring compare
lively early realization
Our civic and trade bodies get together upon this
mighty project before Congress meets satisfactory results
to be obtained Failure to agree upon joint program
will that the welfare of Washington and its citizens will
suffer and that Congress will act without considering local
wishes.
The Washington times., 1929-08-27
WISE SAYINGS

d
The great man. is the man who
can get himself made. and who
will get himself made out of any
thing he finds at hand. Lee.
The man who gives ; me EN-.
ployment, which I must have or
suffer, that man =. is my, master,
let me call him what will.
George.
Observe, the best of novelties
pals when it becomes town talk.
Schiller.
Speech was given to the ordi-
nary sort OF men, whereby to
communicate their mind; but to
wise men whereby to conceal it.
Bishop South.
We are all excited by. the, love
of praise, ami the nobIeSt are
most influenced by glory.
Cicero.
A man is not wall whose
stones are crushed upon the road;
or pipe, whose fragments are
thrown away at a street corner.
The fragments Of intellect are al.
ways good s-SAnd.
The Washington times., 1929-08-27

IERE is Mary Agnes Cunningham two years and six
! ] months old
She the Governors Cup champion baby at the Cen
oral States competition
The Better Babies Conference declared so and 91O0
Werfect.
Needless to say, this is FARM girl" Her father and
mother are farmers Serena III And they proud
they well may be- Of possessing this grand champion
In the country children are turned out in the fresh air
tarly and stay out in the fresh air all day.
They don't breathe in gasoline fumes dangerous gases
discharged from exhaust pipes.
They don't stay hot sidewalk to avoid trucks
or other automobiles swfter and dangerous than
trucks.
They have fresh milk and butterml fresh vegetables
This baby probably has absorbed in its young life enough
of the various life and energy giving vamins to take Of
fortunately you cannot absorb too many vtamns although
comparatively few will keep you in good condition
This baby perfect physically according to excellent
Judges See those fat little and legs. Above ALL notice
! A smiling, laughing child Is HEALTHY
No doubt this healthy child possesses extraordinary
good forehead You may have the first female President
The United States before you in this picture.
Nevertheless don't be discouraged about your thinner
baby, no matter HOW thin
Of chids blood. And with brain highly developed the
body often suffers because it lacks sufficient share of the
Your baby may be thin because its brain is too well de-
Feloped and too active.
MENTALLY. On the contrary keep it back Remember that
youth is for physical growth.
The infant prodigy is usually dull tired adult thirty
IF you have smart child, don let it KNOW that it is
smart Don pay too much attention to it, beyond love and
affection It can't have too much affection The mother
be relied to give it.
Never allow stranger to kiss your baby hold it in his
You don't know what may be the matter with him
what microbes are in his whiskers his breath
Never let ANYBODY not father mother brothers
sisters, kiss infant or ANY child on the MOUTH.
At least times out Of ten consumption in
fancy And is planted the chds body by kisses the
mouth Relatives strangers with consumption plant the
germs in the child.
That why consumption starts usually in the lungs
travelling from the mouth downward
Whatever kind of baby you may have, TAKE GOOD CARE
OF IT. Remember that regardless Of early indications it
has chance Of being the smarest woman in the
world
Whatever it s its father and mother MADE it. and they
are responsible for giving the possible chance in life
The Washington times., 1929-08-27
LISTEN WORLD!
Mrs. Worm Turns
By Elsie Robinson

HERES a letter from Ma. 1t
H may not be conventional
editorial material, but I'll wager
that 1t will carry much more
kick for most readers than news
in France.
Dear Miss Robinson:
am a mother at 4e, and I
have at last made my family
appreciate me. That should be
news!
Have you ever stopped to con-
slider the position Of the average
mother of As? To ourselves we
are still fairly young women. but
to our children we belong to an
other age, so different iss their
experience from ours. suppose
children have always felt that
their parents were fossils, but the
gap between the training OF cur.
rent parents and their children is
so great that modern young peo-
J pie believe that anything born
prior to 1900 is In a class with
the dodo.
Take my own example. I have
three children-a son of 25,
daughter of %, and another Of
20. They are bright, capable,
young people In good positions
smart dressers, clever takers,
very popular Our simple but
comfortable big home is consta ntIy
filled with their friends, especially
over the week-ends.
My children are good children
we have no "flaming-youth"-
problen-and I am sure they
love me. But in the last five
years. have noticed a decided
falling off in their respect for
me AS A WOMAN. Or. Der.
haps, it would be more accurate
to say that having passed
! through the blind worship of
baby days, THEY FAILED TO
I GROW INTO RESPECT FOR
ME- AS A WOMAN. Instead,
they seemed to accept me as a
dear. but hopelessly antiquated
piece of old furniture, which it
was convenient to have around,
nut which they never accepted
very seriously. If ] advanced
opinions they brushed them
aside pleasantly. or inpatiently,
as the mood might be-, and did
things to suit themselves. They
felt that they had fulfilled their
fun duty to me It they invited
me to an occasional movie or
brought me an easy chair.
As. this fact dawned upon me,
I became both indignant and
hurt. AS a matter of fact, I'm
not the domestic type" AS =
girl ] had longed to study law.
but there were no opportunities
SO I did the usual thing-fell in
love and married. But never
forgot my other interests and it
was real sacrifice for me to
devote all my time and energy
to- my children. In THEIR
YOUTHFUL CONCEIT THEY
NEVER DIR FAMED HOW