davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

head was battered. Nevertheless che
was a merry doll. Her shoe-butt0n
eyes sparkled with good-nature as
she took Hand and Yam by the arm.
II know your mistreSses very
we'll" she said.
The celluloid doll was anything
but well-dressed. In fact. IL wasn't
dressed az all. IL was just a baby
doll. Cousin Wooden was a tall. up
standing doll with a painted face.
II would have been handsome had its
nose not been missing. Cousin China
had loose arms and legs. Her head.
too. was just on "a thread. WAen She
danced she seemed ready 10 fly apart.
Cousin Paper was curious. From
the front she looked gorgeous. She
vas wearing N ballet-GreSg and
danced upon her toes. From tho
side. however, she ives perfectly flat.
like a sheet OF paper. From the
back she was most curious or NIL.
for though she still had the shape OF
a doll. there we're words printed all
yer her. as though she had been cut
out Of a newspaper.
Cousin Rubber was the one who
was whistlinE. II did this by bend
ing up and down. Peep. peep" IL
went.
won't YOU join the dancer" Miss
Doll asked the shadows. Just
choose a partner"
All the shadows did but KnArf. He
stood near Cousin Rubber, wonder
ing how IL managed 70 whistle. He
tried 10 bend UP and down ms IN did
but without success. This vexed
him. Finally. as all were twirl-
ing around the room. he gave Il =
push. III he had pushed ms or thu
others. they would simply have
fallen over. Cousin Rubber. how
ever, bounded clear acros the floor.
knocking everyone over and ended
by bouncing out or the window
There. now you've done itf' -rled
All the other shadow-childrsn IN dis
may
Miss Doll wasn't In the least put
out. cousin Rubber will bounce
back again" she said. Sure enough.
n did, none the worse for Its trip.
But the dance was AZ All end.
Somebody tell a story" Cousin
Sleeping said.
"a story-a story" echoed every
one Who'll tell one?"
For n moment there was silence.
Then Miss Doll looked NO Cousin
Wooden.
Won't you tell Us n story7'
About what?"
About how you came 70 lose your
nose"
Cousin Wooden sighed. VERY
well" II said AZ last. Then when all
had formed a circle about IL on the
floor IL began its story.
monday: How the Wooden Doll
Lost Its Nose.l
Copyright, 1850, Newspaper Feature Service. lac.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

to me and 10 Aunt Harriet that you
know how TO be careful?'
He looked at me almost wildly,
then turned his head against the
chair back and broke into wild. noisy
sobblng.
My problem had dissolved into thin
air. There remained simply a small
boy. with nerves frayed TO the break
ing point. ! leaned over and pulled
him. half resisting half yielding into
my arms and cuddled him as ! do
Junior
Eager TO Confess.
This is where Junior cries things
out. Roderick." I said softly. trying
to ease any embarrassment he might
feel. But tbs boy was beyond any
thing save the explosion Of his held
in emotions. and he sobbed and
shook and clunE frantically 10 me
until I began 10 be a little frightened
at the result OF my experiment. But
just as ] had made up my mind 10
halt his sobbing by any means avail
able. they began 10 lessen IN violence.
and soon only the long ~shudderinE
breaths which follow q fit OF sob
binE were all that told me the inert
figure In my arms was not asleep.
Aunt Margaret The plaiptive
voice Was almost a whisper.
Yes. dear"
"I-i-want to tell you ome
thing"
i frightened my clasp a bit FOR ]
guessed what was coming.
What II ID. Roderick?" elcour-
aged as he hesitated
Junior wasn't "a blame al all In
that scrap we had he said, the
words tumbling over themselves in
his e~agerness for confession. II told
him I wanted TO make tine bus. and
he said ! couldn't. and we argued.
and I called him names. and we
argued-and then ! snatched the
cars and was going 10 tear them
apart. and Junior snatehed them
back. and then | hit him. OF course.
he had 10 hit me back"
His voice ran down while ! re-
Elected with smiling amusement that
Roderick's confession was far too
sweeping 20 be entirely truthful !
knew my own small boys violent
temper when he feels that he Is the
victim OF injustice. and was sure
that he was not the gentle martyr
which Roderick's word picture had
made him. But the boy was speak
ing again. and I bent my head 10
catch the words.
$50. II you're going 20 lick any
body. Inn the n that ought 70 get
IT," he said.
Continued Tomorrow
! Copyrights. 1880. Newspaper Feature Service. Inc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

Wv ~ 80
Mil. Flor. Hand. Yam and Knarf
tho five little shadow-children with
the turned-about names-smilad nc
Miss Doll. She was standing on the
doorstep OF the house which was I'm
the nursery. OF course. she was only
a few inches high-but SO were the
shadow-children for that matter. 10
was quite late at night. All the real
children were asleep. so their shad-
" could 30 where they pleased
Yes. do come In" the doll re-
peated. Il know youli be delighted
10 meet my cousins"
From within the house, which was
lighted. they could hear the sound or
voices. A party seemed TO be going
on. A. the shadows were partic-
ularly fond OF parties, they entered
Inside they saw n number or dolls
dancing round and round to thu
sound OF whistlinE. They were
many shapes and sizes. They
stopped suddenly when they saw thu
shadows.
Cousins. these are the shadow
children" Miss Doll announced.
Delighted to know youl' they all
replied. Then. as they crowded Up,
she presented them one by one.
This r. cousin Rag. This Il cousin
Wooden. This Is cousin Celluloid-
This is cousin Paper. This IL cousin
China. This Is cousin Rubber. This
is cousin Talking and this Is cousin
Sleeping"
Some OF them were beautifully
dressed. as for instance cousins Talk
Ing and Sleeping. who had gorgeous
pink and white dresses with ribbons
and lace and silk dancing-sllppeTs.
Cousin Talking said mama quite
plainly, when she was pressed the
right way. Beyond that shs didn't
have much 10 say. Cousin Sleeping
could shut her eyes.
Cousin Rag was in tAtteTs. Her
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03
The Stars Say
BY %CENEVIEvE KEMBLE.
For Sunday, January }.

JA Os
NUNDAY'S horoscope holds pre-
- sage OF success for all that per-
tains to the clergy and 10 all
elderly persons and institutions.
These should flourish. as should m
ployment. industry and labor. Mys-
teal writings should thrive.
Those whose birthday Il Is should
be prepared for a year OF reeognl-
ton and substantial reward for dill
gcnce. application and faithful en-
deavor. especially in the interests
OF elderly persons or Institutions.
Promotion and preferment are in
prospect for those in employment.
Writings Of a peculiar or mystical
nature should have success. a child
born on this day should be indus.
trious and hardworking and should
win the regard and solid reward %
its superiors. especially II these b
elderly persons or establishments. II
will be disposed TO DO studious and
interpretive and may bake a success
OF some unusual or mystical literary
product
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03
Some Odd Facts

The fastesl known bird Is the
spine-tailed swift. which reaches the
speed OF 200 miles an hour over the
mountains OF Asia. the tarpon. OF
Florida. the fastest fish. can cover so
miles in an hour; and the Indian
cheetah. the ~speediest animal on
legs. IS credited with 60 miles per
hour. Man has beaten all these
records; but he Is still second 10 an
insect. a fly no bigger than a bee.
which has been recorded 10 do SIS
miles per hour.
Lord Coventry. who IS ninety-onc
years OF age. has been a peer for
eiGht-six years. He succeeded TO his
title when he was five.
Nick the Miller. an Irish three.
year-old dog. is believed TO be the
fastest IN the world. He was bred
and trained by ar Irish priest. who
recently sold him for $4,000.
The run from Calais to STEAMBOAT
tConstantinople) by the Simplon-
Orient Express II the longest in
Europe without change OF carriage.
No fewer than eighteen different
railway administrations. represent.
ing eleven countries. are concerned
in the service.
EPSON. the famous racing town Of
Surrey. derived its name from Ebha,
a queen who reigned about $50. The
place where she lived was known As
Ehbs-TIame. This became IN turn
T~ErAUAnpn IrLghmwr 4 aud FtnnffM
EPSON.
A message nearly 1000 words long.
all clearly readable. was embroidered
IN a square OF cloth by a woman
who suffered from tho delusion that
she was Eve. All the work vas
done under the coverlet Of her bed
so that her nurse should not see.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03
For Monday, January 6.


Az ONDAY'S astrological map
WE holds mutual aspects stress
& ing somewhat singular or un-
conventional Developments IN the
personal relations. There may be q
sudden change or journey In connec-
tion with these, or there may be
spectacular experiences Of a domes-
tic. social or romantic nature. There
may be some benefits 10 be reaped
and IN a business association some
substantial new arrangements may
be made.
Those whose birthday II IS may ex-
pecr a year OF peculiar or entirely
Unforeseen Developments IN their
personal affairs. Their domestic. So
c!al or romantic affiliations may be
spectacular and Involve an unfore-
seen and sudden change OF environ
ment or undertakings. melted by n
fertile and shrewd mind. A child
born on this day may have an ex-
ccllent mentality. with shrewd and
sound insight into affairs generally.
It may have q variable career. with
possibly many unusual or sensational
experiences.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

WV Y the Christmas and New
49, Year holidays are over ana
w Helene and / are trying 70
settle down TO n routine ex-
istence. It's difficult To do. too. af.cr
q week OF gaiety and excitement. we
certainly had a glorious timel IL was
one or the incest holiday seasons !
IAN remember.
And the thrill Of IL isn't over for
me vet. I still have a gift coming.
II seems that the family was IN sort
OF a uuandary as 70 what 40 give me
for Christmas this year. They Just
couldn't think OF anything that they
Thought ia like. Generally they send
m. Individual gifts. but this year
they decided TO make their separate
contributions toward one really
grand present.
Mother wrote me Just before.
Christmas that after many family
confahs. her suggestion that they
send me a check and instructions 10
use Il for a fur coat vas accepted as
the best idea And / certainly agree
with them. answered
letter Immediately and told her that
the family couldn't have done any
thing 10 please their little Oracle
more. I've been wanting a new fur
coat for ages. but couldn't figure out
how Ia ever save up enough money
20 get one.
when I told Ma6aIhe about the
family,s gift. she advised me 10 wait
until after the holidays and get the
coat ut the shop. You know We al
WAYS have q sale at the beginning
ef the New Year. and she said that
with my discount from h sale price
I'd DO able 10 pick up a bargain.
Wen. the sale has started and I'm
taking my coat home with me today.
It's a dream and one that I've been
longing for ever since Il came into
the shop.
It's made Of black hroadtal with a
luxurious collar and barrel cuffs OF
the same fur. Narrow set-in strips
curve clearly around the waist and
fall in points down tho front achiev-
ting q smart uneven hemline and q
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03
Home Baked Ham Is Welcome
After the Holiday Turkey

AYOw Is the time when a flavor
~ full baked ham IS especially
Nv welcome. It's initial appear
ance provides a pleasant
change from too much turkey. Ard
an almost-new ham in the ice box
provides the w~herewithal for many
delightful. last minute meals.
Whether the ham has a specially
fine flavor depends considerably on
the liquid used for basting. In the
old days. the affluent householder
used Madeira. sherry or champagne.
which impaired TO the meat q most
delicious SAVIOR. Nowadays we use
fruit juices or cider. and some spices
with a result quite as good.
Baked Ham.
] Large ham.
! Onion.
! Carrot.
! Tomato.
2 Oranges.
I Lemon.
3 Cupfuls OF cider.
1 Cupful OF hot water.
Whole cloves.
Fine cracker crumbs.
Place the ham In a rooster with
the sliced onion. carrot and tomato.
oranges. lemons and the other
liquids. Bake for several hours. de-
pending on the size or the ham.
allowing about 20 minutes 10 each
pound. Basic frequently with the
juices. and keep the rooster covered.
When tender (which Will be at the
end OF four or five hours. more or
lessl remove the skin. Sprinkle with
cracker crumbs. a little sugar, and
stick in a few whole cloves. Place
under the broiler TO brown. turning
on all sides. Skim and strain the
gravy. thicken with a little flour and
serve hot.
Late Supper Ham.
2 Teaspoonfuls OF butter.
! Tablespoonful OF made mustard.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

5 Tablespoonfuls OF catsup.
l Teaspoonful OF Worcestershire
sauce.
! Cupful OF grape Juice.
Sliced ham.
Rounds of toast.
Melt butter IN a large saucepan.
add seasonings and when well heated
through ada the neatly sliced rounds
Of ham. Toast rounds Of bread In
the oven and place a slice az ham
evenly on each piece OF toast. cover
with and serve hot.
Breakfast Ham.
/ Tablespoonful OF made mustard.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

VIZ ~+ENA OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES d4IEI IAhHL.
And when the somebody stepped along in
one himself one pleasant moonlight evening he
found a night club in the chapel Of the Gene
terry.
And in a rather elaborate casket in the
cemetery the police found beer. and wine. and
whiskey.
There was singing, and there was dancing
at the night club and there were &c men and
nine young wonderland everyone Of them be-
longed to a good. well-known. respectable
family.
Nice, cozy, cheerful place for a party
wasn't il?
Wouldn't you like to have one Of those
young people for your son or your daughter
or your nephew or your niece?
Kindly sympathetic, sweet tempered, affec-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03
on Fifth Ave.

Fur Is taking pointed interest in
coat sleeves. Many OF the newest
cloth models permit n portion Of the
tight. straight sleeve 10 appear at
the cuff line before the fur begins
10 get an outside angle on the elbow.
The fur r. set on about three or four
inches from the bottom OF the sleeve
and describes a triangular design on
the sleeve.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

months would De most beneficial 70 US.
You make your home safe for Winter. You
overhaul your heating plant. and you see that
your house is in condition. You stock up on
Winter clothes. Why not take inventory Of your
health? Have a physical examination?
Everyone should have a physical examina-
ton every so often. Have a physician look you
over. He may find you sound as a nut" or. If
you have some slight difficulty that needs cor
rection. you VIII be. or ought to be. very glad
to know it. ounce of prevention is worth
a pound Of cure" Is only too true in this respect.
1t wasn't so long ago that people were afraid
of night air and sunshine. Even today some have
an aversion to open windows at night in their
open windows at night are health-giving and
Notwithstanding. Cold air. wet air and wind are
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

TT v you ever stopped to think what is the
greatest beautifier in the world? Far
- greater than all the sweet smelling creams
and powders and lotions that were ever con-
coctedl It's Lowell The miracle Of falling in
love is the most wonderful beauty treatment Of
all. 1t brings starry eyes. glowing cheeks. dewy
lips and the quiet, deep happiness that makes for
the loveliest, most tranquil beauty Of all.
And it's q beauty treatment that never tailsl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

WOAh aA44AO-I LlOtG ttQu lltg GAIL
cope with. owe it TO themselves and
part OF every day in The year. If a
day comes when you cannot get out
OF doors. open the windows wide for
n few minutes at a time and air your
living rooms. Let the invigorating
Winter air food your DON from
five TO ten minutes and sec how
much better you will feel for Il. II
Is a scientific fact that letting stale
air escape from a room really creates
q condition the better TO warn II.
There are tonic effects OF cold on
a healthy body. All the organs of
the body. the heart and the arteries.
feel the thrill. The circulation in the
brain is stimulated. You feel a
OF weR-being. You n think better.
When you enter the warmth OF
indoors. the blood surges hack to the
skin in a warm glow: your entire
body feels invigorated. III you walk
for an hour or two daily. you will
never find fault with the house EN-
perature II It goes down to sixty
degrees.
While the fresh. cold Winter air is
most invigorating do not forget the
beneficial effects Of sunshine. There
is an old Italian proverh. Where
the u does not 70 the doctor goes"
We'll. that IS only too true. sun
shine IS essential 70 human life and
health. The vital resistance OF the
body IS greatly influenced by the
number OF hours n spends each
day in the sunshine and open air.
Why not have radiant Winter
haafth4
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

graceful flare. It's very sophisti.
Gated and makes me look Ike a
million deilars-
I'll have TO write home again 10.
night and tell them how happy
they've made me!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03
Answers to Health Queries

J. T.. n. Q.-What auses contin-
uous hackache?
2-Vyhat should a young man aged
II, S feet 8 inches tall weigh?
3-What causes pink cheeks?
A. 1-There are various causes. II
would be wise 10 have an examina'
ton.
2-Ho should weigh about i45
pounds.
3-An examination Is necessary 10
determine the cause.
CHARLES 3. Q.-What do you
advise for pimples?
A.-Correct your diet by cutting
down on sugar. starches and coffee.
Eat simple fow. Avoid constipation.
A READER al am II years
OF age and weigh i02 pounds. Is
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03
LET WEATHER
DECIDE VENTILATION
Get Out-of-d0ors a Part of Each Day and Keep the
Windows Open at Night, Urges DIR. Copeland, for
Fresh Air Is Health Giving.

Unlscd States Senator from New 1ork.
Former Commissioner OF Health. Net0 York City
EXTINTER days ought to have a really healthful and tonic effect
wv upon US humans. If W e would harden ourselves physically by
vigorous exercise in the open air. and build up the tissues OF
the body SO that we had proper resistance to the cold. then the Winter
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

tonIcS O m e person.
Cold air. wet air and wind-.they are all good for US. Everyone
should get the habit Of being outdoors in the sunshine at least an hour
every day. Even the mothers and housewives who find their day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

Vha'e SoIuIe uey MusI ut--BomB 10 a place OF tears and misery
to dance, and drink, and laugh, and sing
What klad Of youngsters are we breeding anyhow, we moderns?
Have they no hearts. no pity, no feeling, left at all?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03
PERHAPS WE SHOULD
REVERT TO OLD WAYS
We Might Better Go Back TO the Old-Fashioned Faults
and Frailiies of Human Nature, Thinks Winifred
Black, Commenting ON the Chapel ..Night CIuh.n
BY wINIFRED A

III IN 7 -LDJ VI WCHs at UUu UIIILs.
Wv 1t takes the smal-town people to tell you about them.
Down in a little Massachusetts town the other night
somebody noticed some smart roadsters turning into the cemetery
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03
The Story Of a EJe's
Triumph Orer Jealousy
Loves Reawakening
By Adele Garrison.

Madge Uses Diplomacy and Breaks DOun Roderick's Defense
6y an Offer 10 Let Him Hare a Workshop OF His OHn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03
Cold Air, Rain and Wind-Make Them Health All
GOODNIGHT
r
- By Max .TreIl -
The Shadow-C Children Join the
Party nj Miss Dolls House

6GDo COME IN" Miss Doll
said. Il want you 10 meet
4 few or my cousins"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03
A Fashion Models Diary
By GRACE THORNCIIFFE
She Tells About a BeInfed Gitt-a Fur Coat.

WWYELL. the Christmas and New
VHg Year holidays T over y
Wv Helene and / are trying 70
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

Copyright 1859. Newspaper Fea.ur. Service. InA
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

N1biittihNu AotAotiDNI
Copyrights. 1880. Newspaper Feature Service. Ina
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

A.-Insomnia may DO caused by
many things. For full particulars
send a self-addressed stamped en-.
velope and repeat your question.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

MRS. #. B. J. OFF a child IL in
the habit OF eating dirt in the yard.
what Is lacking in the diet?
Milford chronicle., 1930-06-20
DAILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

The Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church opened the Daily Vacation
Bible School last Monday morning
with a group of very enthusiastic
girls and boys. The school will be
in session for three weeks. The
daily program of stories, songs,
handwork, and play, will all unite to
promote three weeks of fun and
character building. The program
will touch all phases of child life,
and will aid in the development of
well-rounded life. The school is
open to all the girls and boys of the
community. The school is under the
care of Miss Dorothy Davis as direc-
tor, with an able group of teachers
composed of Miss Barker, Miss Bun
stein, Miss Olive Davis, Miss Edith
Hudson, Miss Marjorie Cannon, Miss
Elva Davis, Miss Elizabeth Messick,
Miss Sara Prettyman, Miss Ruth
Kitchens, Miss Sara Booth. The ses-
sions are from a. m. to 11:45 daily,
Milford chronicle., 1930-06-20
GREENWOOD

The Maryland Annual Conference
of the M. P. Church came to close
on Monday evening with its appoint
ments and disappointments. We are
glad that the Greenwood charge had
returned to them Rev. H. c. Hager
Among those who attended confer
ence from here were: Rev. H. w. d..
Johnson, Rev. Dorsey Blake, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Lynch, w. S. Lord, Mr..
and Mrs. w. Fl. Radcliffe and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Ocheltree.
Mrs. E. G. Meredith, of near town,
entertained guests from Phlladel-
phia on Sunday.
Miss Cora Darling visited her sis
ter, Mrs Harry Dill, over the week
end at Viola.
Mrs. Emma Charles, of Salisbury,
Md, was guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. M. Liden last week. Mrs. Charles
is an aunt of Mr.. Liden.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Pearson had
as their guests on Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Pearson, Jesse Pearson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Carey, of
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Clara Wiley is visiting her
daughters in Wilmington.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. P.
church will meet at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. J. F. Porter on next Tues
day evening, June "a. All members
are invited.
Miss Elsie Wiley is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Harvey Narrisan, of
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Benson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Johnson, of
Wilmington, were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Lord.
Mrs. H. N. Waller, of Delmar, who
has recently returned from Denver,
Colo, is visiting her sister, Mrs. c..
B. Porter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Satterfeld, Mrs.
David Booth, of Pennington, and Mr..
and Mrs. Downs, of Wilmington, mo-
tored to Rehoboth Beach on Sun
day.
Mrs. w. H. Radcliffe visited Mrs.
P. Fl. Rawlins, of Seaford, last week.
The carnival closed on Saturday
night with gratifying results, we
have been informed.