davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
Observations On He Weather

Washington, Oct. 23.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair and colder tonight and Thursday; fresh southwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy; colder tonight; Thursday fair: colder in central and north portions; fresh southwest and west winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair and colder tonight and Thursday.
 Conditions: The storm area that was over the Ohio valley moved northwestward and it's center is near Ludington, Mich. It produced general rains throughout the north Atlantic states, the Ohio valley and the Lake region. Temperatures re- main abnormally high in the North Atlantic states, but cooler weather has ovcrsprcad the Ohio valley and portions of the Lake region.
 Freezing temperatures prevail over the northern plains states. Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather with slightly lower temperature.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
SCOTTY OF DEATH VALLEY

Railroad presidents, bank presi- dents diplomats, statesmen and so- called captains of industry must all feel just a bit jealous of "Scotty. V the Wizard of Death Valley.
 For years Scotty risked life and limb to prospect Death Valley, put ting his faith in the saying. that "Thars gold under them thar bushes"
 When Scotty needs money for a special train to New York for "whoopee," he takes his pack mules and goes into the vast un- known of Death Valley, which is as well named as Slaughter Beach To- cated at the mouth of the Murder Kill River, Delaware. Nobody dares follow him, for they know too well that Scotty and Scotty alone knows tIit StCltl Ol thlSNtlIttt llIt htS u life itself under the burning sun of Americas Hell Hole. After a few days, Scotty appears with enough gold to last the average man a life time.
 Easy come easy go, applies tc Scotty, too, for as his tastes for the flesh pots of Egypt increase, hi; trips to that golden city increase The exercise involved pays a divi. i dend in health.
 On one trip he had to take two more mules in order 10 have enougl gold to carry out a pet scheme h. had, AS previously, the trip was ; i bowling success, and d s2,0OO, ,00t 1 mansion was the prize.
 Now Scotty is yelling for help, tn, i tourists are pestering him, so hel have to make another trip to nov, to a secret place, as secret as hi source of gold supply.
 For years, Scotty has been tn, storm center of rumors. Some sa, that he saved an Indian chiefs Tiff 1 and in gratitude the chief gave hin some secret information. Others sa. he purchased the knowledge for hi steady flow of gold for the price o a bottle of whiskey. Star gazer claim he knows how to read tn stars and so on. But there's on thing sure and that is Scotty won tell a soul Beautiful women an plotters have tried to intrigue hir but he has learned the art of keel ing a secret from the Indians an that's that.
 The average business man has { watch his wealth and watching ir wolves worrying: the more tn wealth, the more the worry. B, Scotty worries not for he knows tn; he has the forces of nature at h command, and one who plots again his source of supply had best mal an appointment with death befol dreaming of getting q share. Scotty health is excellent, his nerves kno not worry, his wealth can not counted. Fortunate indeed is tn
 play boy of Death Valley.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
FROM OUR OWN INFANC-RH
 DRILL REVELATIONS:

The kindergarten teacher was talking to the children about the harvest season in preparation for their Halloween and other holday celebrations.
 "Chidren," she said, eff I had a plate on which were an apple, a pear a peach. and some grapes, what would I have?" Fruit answered q bright child
 And if l had a plate On which were q potato, cabbage, carrot pumpkin, and turnip, what would | have?"
 "Supper!" said another younGEtcr Miriam G. Mariner.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

After all is said and done-it should be realized by all the dis tinction between the various soldier organizations.
 The Veterans of Foreign Wars is open only to men who served on foreign soil in time of war. The Disabled American Veterans is open only to those who were dis abled in action.
 The American Legion is open to all who wore the uniform of the United States. Naturally an honorable discharge is absolutely essential for admit tance into any of these three. i Let's get ogether-forget petty iealousies and remember-the bud dy in need is the man that we ciIn to help.
 We, the overseas men, are ready to help--Call upon us. JOSEPH FEINGOLD, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Walter J. Smith Post 511.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

Although it is nobody's business but that of the Chamber of Colh- merce, it perhaps is worth stating that the plan for more conserVa- tive annual banquet rather than dh affair to be broadcast is mixed with common sense. High-powered broadcasting costs real money ana the fee of any famous announcer does likewise. The public response miebt he nothing to benefit the Chamber of Commerce. Both Hart ford and Middletown chambers have radioed their banquets, and what good did it do either of them?
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

It even costs more money than had been anticipated to construct dog pound. The city thought $500 would do, but it won't, and now it is likely that the cost will go up around s1,OO0. In this, like in all other things, it is more desirable to ex- pend enough to insure the most serviceable equipment possible Even a dog is entitled to comfort, especial ly when q trip to the place frequent ly is the beginning of it's last days
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

could we develop school teachers.
 "The sticks" is that backward part of America where talented wo- men never die drunk.
 Maybe genius just seems to func- tion best in a garret because success doesn't let him sober up long enough to function.
 Inventors too frequently overlook the obvious. Efforts to solve the parking problem ignore the unlimi ted space in the direction of up.
 Maybe religion has lost it's purity. as critics say. It just shows what will happen when you get into poi- tics.
 That schoolgirl complexion, as we remember it. consisted of freckles overlaid with little choco- late.
 Why is a treaty, designed to pre- serve peace, any better for being ratified by the Senate? It ratified the others. didn't it?
 Britain may surrender Palestine mandate" But once you get hold of bear" said Davie, you cant turn loose till he 1oes."
 You can tell born gentleman. He needn't live among the swells f and the big sponders in order to feel like a gentleman. Americanism: Earning s3O and paying cash earning $45 and pay ing on the first of the month; earn ing $S5 and never again making ends meet.
 If married life is becoming less intimate, there are compcnsations. To a modern husband, the hook-un means radio connection, not a wrestling match with a frock.
 There are just two kinds of peo. pie; good and bad. The difficulty in classifying them is that they don't stay one way or the other very long.
 The punishment of modern young sters is certain. Soon they'll be old { foSies, worried sleepless by the wildness and folly of youth. Olives are those little things served in place of beef steak just before the man sees the divorce law yer.
 | Education makes men successful You know exceptions? Perhaps you aren't a good judge of education.
 The number of marriages spoiled by divorce just seems great because such queer arrangements are called marriages.
 School bonds afford a perfect ex. ample of double jeopardy. The pool kid must suff.r in the school now and pay off the ponds when ht ! grows up.
 Mencken complains Of America! Hostility to new ideas" The prob able explanation is that the idea have nothing to recommend then except their neWness.
 Correct this sentence: "Oh, m, ! dear" said the bride of 23 to he 64-ycar-old Santa Claus, T love yo, madly."
 Copyright 1929. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
Mir. BonaDarte's Ordeal!

At one of our outlying theaters two youngsters watching a historical movie became engrossed in a par ticular scene where Napoleon de- cides to divorce Josephine.
 The actor depicting the Emperor made it quite tragic. He sighed and scowled and strutted about and at length dropped into a regal chair
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
NoMoreGas In Stomach
 andBoWels

If you wish to be permanently re iieved of gas in stomach and bowels. take Baalmanns Gas Tablets which are prepared especially for stomach gas and all the bad effects resulting from gas pressure.
 That empty, gnawing feeling at the pit of the stomach will disappear; that anxious nervous feeling with heart pal ptation will vanish. and you will again he able to take a deep breath without discomfort.
 That drowsy, sleepy feeling after din ner will be replaced by desire for en- tertainment. Bloating will cease. Your limbs, arms and fingers will no longer feel cold and Ego to sleep because Baal- mann's Gas Tablets prevent gas from interfering with the circulation, Get the genuine, in the yellow package, at any good drug store Price s1. Always on hand at
 CITY DRUG co.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
IN APPRECIATION OF MYSELF

IN APPRECIATION OF MYSELF!
 By George s. Chappell Self-pity is a glorious thing; It takes away the bitter sting Of all the barnacles that cling
 About life's rocky shelf, And when misfortune crowns my
 head By nothing am l comforted As by the tears profusely shed
 Both by and for myself. Some men this lovely trait despise And yet will comfort when he cri' Another, though wherein more vi They are. I cannot see. No outside pity I demand, For who can better understand The solace of a soothing hand
 For my own woes, than me? Therefore unjust I estimate The minds of those who underrate The blessings of this mental state,
 To me so sweetly clear, And when rude Fate deals me 6
 slap,
 Deserved though it may be, may.
 hap,
 I take my Ego in my lap
 And kiss it on the ear!
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

rhe A B. ', is a national organization vhich furnishes newspapers and adNef- rser, with & strictly honest analysis CT circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insufes pro tsctiop against fraud in newspaper ois, tributiou figures to both natohal Ano local advert serA
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
Clever Chap!

Clever Chap! Friend: Weren't you forced down when it began to sleet?" Aviator; No, l just threw n pound of sugar and a couple of eggs into the propeller and made icc-cream."
 Leon Cerf
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
} @:EW54QhQ6 MAxH2W ElXYAkL vLDEZk
Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York
Well, and Why Not?

As conscience tells us when Wc'r
 wrong
 Why not another inner gong? A fun-science to remind us when To spring a hearty laugh again!
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
Memher of the Associated Press

 The Associated Press IS eNclusiNeIy eh titled to the use for re-pubhcatoh 'i all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

Tho Herald Is on sale daily ID New yorI at HotalIng's Newsstand, Times souare; schultz's Newsstands' En''an'e Erand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
I}ehatet

Ticket Agent: Ten dollars extra, Ma'am, to ride in the Observation car"
 Old Lady; But I'm nearsighted, ana won't observe anything!"
 Harry Trinior.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
His NISI)t

Mrs. Gaines: "I buy my hats to match my dress
 Gaines: T wish you'd buy them to match my pocket -book.'
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

and buried his face in his hands, His shoulders leaned. He carried on for long time.
 Finally one of the boys turned to the other and whispered excitedly. What do you bet he kills himself ?'
 Usually! Jones: How is your son getting along in college?" Willis: Fine Jones: What did he learn the first month";" Willis: The yell and three foot ball songs!"
 Stanley Altman Copyright. 1929. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books ana press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
Facts and dFancies
By Robert Ouillen

Schools are essential How else could we develop school teachers.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

Buffalo ........... 70 Chicago .......,.... AS
 Cincinnati .......,,... 50
 Denver ....... AZ Duluth ............. 42 Hatteras ..t t........ 76
 Los Angeles ....... 94
 Miami ........... "A Minneapolis ......... 42 Nantucket ...,......,. 6S Nashville .......... 52 New Haven .....,.,.. 6S New Orleans .,..... 70 New York ............ 66 Norfolk, Va. ,....,.... 76 Northfield. Vt. ........ 6S
 Pittsburgh ............ 66
 Portland. Me. ........ 5S St. Louis ............ 30 1 Washington ........... 70
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily Sunday Ercepted) At Herald Bldg. 67 Church Street SUBSCRIPTION RATES noo Year
 S20O Three Months
 75c. Month rn,ered at the Post Office at New Britain as Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

Inventors too frequently overlook the obvious. Efforts to solve the parking problem ignore the unlimi ted space in the direction of up.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

"The sticks" is that backward part of America where talented wo- men never die drunk.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

Maybe genius just seems to func- ton best in a garret because success doesn't let him sober up long enough to function.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
TELEPHONE CALLS

Business Office ..... 925 Editorial Rooms .... g26
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 FOR BEST RESULTS
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

Temperatures yesterday:
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

Maybe religion has lost it's purity as critics say. It just shows what will happen when you get into poli- tics.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

Correct this sentence: "Oh, my dear" said the bride of 23 to her 64-year- Santa Claus, T love you madly."
 Copyright 1929. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-10-23

That schoolgirl complexion. as we remember it. consisted of frccliles overlaid with a little choco- late.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-07
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

leader play certain number. where
upon he makes mental note to do like
wise the next time he gets on the air.
One wouldn't mind all of them being
called Avis-a reader might put up with
thatr-Avis Is not bad name-but to
make one Avis look exactly like the next
Avis is just bit too much Of a good
thing.
This redundant Avisity rather bores
the serious reader who, after all, Is the
real master Of the short story, because
without him there would be neither
editor nor writer nor magazine--nor
Avis.
Here Is a prize fight story, and the
artist and the illustrator shows us
pretty scene, Molly sitting on the side
OF the bed telling Nellie how the Bat
thing Bozo Is sure to come through to
victory in the fight Of the next CEN
tury."
Nellie is lovely. as she ought to be.
and SO is Molly, her friend, but what
peeves us is that Nellie and Mollie must
be twins. Each one has simply perfect
features, nice straight little noses.
slightly tipped UP at the ends where
most noses tilt, If they tilt at ALL Cupid's
DOW mouths, hair that has just come
from the hands Of the artist at the
beauty parlor, clothes that cost up into
the thousands Of dollars, and legs ire
proachably clad in the most shirimering
of silks.
If any one shall insist that this il q
good picture of the American girl we
shall reply at once: Yes! But how
about all these fat ones you see, and
the ones with noses not quite so pretty.
the ones with big mouths
what! Would you dare insinuate
That Nellie, who nags her man on to
a straight K. o. in the twelfth round, Is
anything but ravishing beauty"
Certainly Nellie Is a beauty; but who
ever said that Molly was? Not even
the author Of the story! We have read
every line, and nowhere does he for a
moment claim that Molly was perfect,
or was fitted in any shape, form or de-
gree to wear one-piece bathing suit.
AS a matter Of fact, here on page 1872
ne explicitly states 1T was case of
friendship, as so often happens, be-
tween beautiful girl and very plain
one" ~
If there is anything plain or ap-
preaching thereto In the Molly of this
story we will "eat our hat" as the little
acAV"o Gay. 4uS molly Is beauty
from Beautyville. a belle from Belle
vile. knockout. lollapalooza.
On turning the pages rapidly to a
drama of society life, we come across
a neat picture Of q gathering of the
elect in a very fancy drawing room.
Here are at least seven or eight ladies,
rather bored with life and trying to
get up steam over 60 at bridge.
And every last one of them is a dead
ringer for Nellie and Molly! Mel and
Mol might walk right In without chang
ing their clothes and would feel right
at home.
Here on another page is a story of the
frozen North. You wouldn't ordinarily
expect Diane. who left New York be-
cause she was mad at her pa. to be
lolling around in a log cabin in an
evening dress.
One could stand that, but not her
face and general get-up, for Diane
can't fool us slick readers. We know
herl
Why, it Is Nellie. bless her heart!
And that gal over there on the buffalo
robe is Molly, we don't care II Diane
does call her Avis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-07
Washington Family's
History Is Discussed

To the Editor OF The Star:
An item in The Star of February 4,
1929. concerning the death of Mrs.
Amelia Alder, recently has come to my
notice.
In this article Mrs. Alder is referred
to as zone of the oldest surviving de-
scendants of the Washington family"
and further along in the article 1t states.
she was a descendant Of Edward
Washington. relative of George Wash
ington."
The authoritative records of the
WaShingtons who migrated to virginia
about the middle of the seventeenth
century show that three men OF that
name. of entirely different families. set
tied In Virginia--John the great-grand-
father OF George Washington and Ed
ward Washington both settled in West
moreland County. and no relationship
ever has been established between these
two men, George Washington himself
did not recognize it.
The Washington family In England
Is one of the most ancient, originating
at the time of the Norman Conquest,
and there are today in England three
distinct families of Washington who
are not related, unless very remotely so.
and during the last century there have
been several persons by the name of
Washington who have come to the
United States, but as far as have been
able to ascertain, none Of them Is OF the
branch from which George Washing
ton descended. -
w. LANIER WASHINGTON.
Hereditary Representative of George
Washington in the Society of the
Cincinnati.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-07
Children's Cruelty
To Animals DeplOred
To the Editor OF The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
1t may be that kindness to animals is
taught and earnestly stressed in some
schools and homes in these days when
so many children are allowed to pursue
their own sweet Cor otherwise) ways in
the modern idea of soul development,
but it Is certain that too often that
teaching is either most apathetic on the
part of parents and teachers or so in
differently given that it makes no i'm
preston whatever on those children
whose tendency is to be cruel toward
dumb creatures of the animal world.
The writer of this letter has been told
on good authority that in and around
a certain neighborhood here on Column
bia Heights number of boys, some
small (but old enough to know better
and some in their teens, are known to
treat the cats in that vicinity in the
most cowardly and contemplate man
ner, setting dogs on them. chasing them,
handling them in way to 1njure and
terrify them, and In other ways proving
that these children, large and small,
are developing their souls" mainly in
the direction of cowardice and cruelty.
instead of manliness and a credit to
their families.
I can hear some person smugly say,
"Oh, boys will be boys! 1t is natural
for them to be cruel" To that COM
placent bromide the writer flashes back.
"That is equal to smugly saying that
you are proud of your boys being cow
ards!" For to torture and frighten
and to believe that 1t is funny and
sporty to take advantage in such way
of the smaller creatures which cannot
defend themselves Is to brand that child
a coward by nature and one who needs
stern discipline In respect to the rights
and protection which should be accord
ed all animal creatures dependent upon
the kindness of the human race.
This protest has been evoked by Sto-
ries told me by certain friend who
knows whereof she speaks. If the police
are Indifferent to the meanness of these
children who live in the neighborhood
referred to, then perhaps the agents of
The Humane Society can take the amatter
in hand and be on guard in that neigh
borhood. 1t is time for these young
sters who are permitted to run the
streets as they choose, to do what they
choose, be as free to practice cruelty as
they choose-it is time for them to
learn that cowardice and cruelty to ami
mails form no part of the Creators plan
in the development Of their unchecked
personalities and souls!"
ADA LOUISE TOWNSEND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-07
Many Cartoon Portrayals
Of Events Protested
40 the Editor Of The star

To the Editor Of The Star:
Recent news comment on the failure
Of British school histories to chronicle
events in the United States since the
colonies separated from the "old coun-
try" brings to mind that the principal
international political information, for
the average man who does not know
foreign languages. appears to be through
ugly faced, extensively libelous, quarrel
promulgating newspaper cartoons. a
species of education to be frowned upon
officially more than the building of war
ships. It is desirable that scandalous
and misleading cartoons as well as
roughly worded paragraphs be sup
pressed, Only casual inspection of
cartoons on international subjects is
necessary to see how and why citizen
ries may be mutually embittered to the
point of fighting. None of us are mon
keys, snakes, vultures or demons, as the
cartoons Indicate We are all, both
home and abroad, Airly decent humans,
according to our opportunities
I think the cure therefore is not to
amplify the history of Great Britain to
include the United States, nor that of
the United States to include Great
Britain. The proper way is for each
country to furnish its own schools with
DTlcI history OF Tie OJIl6r country. III
lis truly amazing how little of European
history is known in the United States
and how little of what comes under
geography" is known in Europe re-
specting the United States.
When I was in high school we had a
year divided between Greek and Roman
history, rnemorizing each paragraph.
Other countries were completely ig-
nored If the same period had been
used to canvass briefly the histories Of
the major countries of Europe, Asia and
the Americas, we would certainly have
been better informed of our neighbors,
producing more understanding for our
relations with them. AS a Nation we
have prided ourselves on our candor to
the point of crude bluntness in dealing
with aliens. What we need is more
courtesy and diplomacy for our part
and what all the nations need are
proper character and historical sketches
of the other nations with which they
have dealings. Education might pre-
vent remarks, Internationally contain
ing the grossest insults, from being
flung back and forth across the At
lantic. When in the company of those
whom you do not know, it is safest to
hold the tongue lest through ignorance
you unintentionally give offense.
w. E. ALLEN.