davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Height of Ocean Waves

Fl. A. Mariner. assistant chief divi-
sion of tides and currents of the
Coast and Geodetic Survey. says that
with wind of GO miles an hour,
waves of about 30 feet in height may
be expected in the open sea. With a
wind of so miles an hour, the result
Ing waves would be somewhat less
than 40 feet. From the observations
OF the heights of waves made by
various observers and by different
methods, it appears that waves ex-
ceeding 40 feet occur only In severe
storms and that 50 feet may be talk
en- as the extreme height of waves of
the sea due to wind When two great
waves intersect, peak may be thrust
to height Of GO feet or more. Sim
ilarly, when large wave breaks
against an object. part of the water
may shoot considerably above the
height of the crest.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Paris Away. STYLE Center

Dress parades for the display Of new
fashions in Paris and nearer home are
by no means the invention of modern
commercial enterprise, writes a col
umnist in the Manchester (England)
Guardian. AS long ago as the Four
teenth century the tailors of Paris
held fashion displays-of both wom-
ems and mems clothes-end even sent
dolls, CARRIED in models of the latest
creations, to patrons all over Europe.
So greatly appreciated were these eff
forts to broadcast the light Of fashion
that it is on record that one such doll
was given free pass through enemy
territory even in time Of war.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Old Warships Used Again

Old fighting ships that have ont.
t''i th@.r first usefulness serve an
Other purpose equally good In It's way.
III" formidable warships Of 30 years
MO look like mot.cl boats beside the
r"ra'l;-s..y fighting machines, one OF
which we';hs more than a half.dozen
of the old type. Their ultimate fate is
the junk pile but not n pound OF metal
Is lost. The old wood is burned out.
then all convertible metal is broken
up' copper and brass separated from
steel and everything manufactured into
something else. The discarded ships
are generally bought by firms who
specialize in breaking up old vessels
for their metal and the work Is done
almost as scientifically as In the build.
ing process.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Famous Botanic Garden

The Botanic garden in Washington
was established by the Columbian In
stitute for the Promotion Of Arts and
Sciences. Incorporated by an act Of
congress April 20, 1918. The present
site was granted by congress in 1920
and there is a tradition that George
washington contemplated the estab-
lishment Of gardens In this locality.
Up to 1885 no improvements had been
made. The tract was q stagnant and
malarial swamp and congress was
prevailed upon to make an approprI-
alton of 5000 for improvements. The
real beginning. however, of the Botan-
ic garden dates from the Wilkes ex-
ploration expedition Of 1893 to 1912.
The STAFF included a botanlst, w, d.
breckenridge, who brought back from
an expedition to the South seas a
large collection Of specimens incIud-
ing seeds and cuttings. This formed
the nucleus Of the botanical collec-
ton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Tulips Romans Planted
Thrive on English Soil

In many parts of England are the
remains Of Roman camps built by SOL
diers Of nearly two thousand years
ago All have fallen into ruins and
most are now buried under several
feet of soil. But it is possible that
flowers which the Roman soldiers
planted still live and bloom year after
year. Near the sites of many of the
camps in the south of England tiny
red tulips make their appearance each
spring. They are quite different from
any other tulips seen In that country,
and are found nowhere but in the
Deighborhood of Roman camps. Still
more curious, the bulbs from which the
flowers spring are found at depths of
five feet and more underground. The
most simple explanation of this pecu-
liarity is that they were planted near
the surface in the ordinary way by
the Romans, and with the passage of
years they have become more and
more deeply buried, like the ruins of
the camps themselves.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Nomad Mexican Indians
Flee CANCEL of Death"

A dead person terrifies the nomad
Huichole Indians who live in the state
of Nayarit, Mexico, more than whole
pack of the most ferocious animals
that inhabit their land.
For centuries the Huicholes have
lived undisturbed in the wild interior
Of Nayarit, constantly moving about
in search Of escape from death. When
one Of their number dies they aban-
don their crops and flee to some other
place, thinking thus to evade repe-
tition of the event.
Although these primitive nomads
worship a few Christian saints, they
look to the sun as their god and pray
to 1t.
When a Huichole brave has proved
himself capable Of filling parcel Of
land he is permitted to wed. He may
have as many wives as he can sup
port, the average number being four.
The husband goes out of his way
to respect and treat all his wives
well. At meal time his wives sit in
a circle around him, Offering tortil-
las and chile they have prepared. To
avoid hurting the feelings of any one
the brave eats an equal amount Of
the food offered by each.
When a brave wishes to dispose of
one of his wives he talks to her
kindly. After finding another brave
who is willing to add to his house
hold, the husband offers her in trade,
usually accepting horse, an OK, or
burrO, according to her value.
The Huicholes live in caves and are
q happy people, aside from their fear
Of death.-Grit.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Romantic Relics

There were many romantic relies In
the exhibition OF Scottish antiques re.
Gently held In London. Many women
visitors found the baby clothes OF
Charles | among the most interesting
Of the exhibits. They included little
cap, which might quite well be worn
By II modern baby-three centuries
haven't changed the particular fashion
so very much The child who wore
the baby clothes was to go down In
history as the Royal martyr" and his
fate is recalled by another rellc--a
crystal locket which contains eliot OF
blood taken from his scafrold. Other
interesting exhibits included the first
Bible printed in Scotland and Sir Wal.
ter SCOTS own edition Of "Waverley."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Found it Hard Job to
Convince L.aw

The small town mother-in-law of a
New York girl had visited the couple
once in their New York apartment and
went home with serious misgivings
about this always gay wife Of her son
Williams.
Soon after the first baby arrived
the girl went to the small town, sew
eral hundred miles from New York,
to visit her mother-in-law and show
off the baby.
Her lonesome husband telephoned
to her one night, and said that his
good old pal Bob was there and want
ed just to say hello and that then he
would take the phone back and talk
fast for his money.
The mother-in-law heard her saying,
"Why, hello, Bob," before the CONVEX
sation was ended, and then, II love
you, too, sweetheart, and nobody else
but you"
And it has taken the dear little old
lady's son himself to convince her that
things did not happen precisely as she
supposed they did.-New York Sun.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11

One Of the best writer's in my class,
a boy Of ten, suddenly became sloven-
ly. This continued for some days,
and at last / demanded a line Of his
best handwriting for comparison.
what shall 1 write, sir?" he asked.
write This Is my best writing'l"
exclaimed. The result proved that he
had been Stacking.
Some weeks later found, while
examining his book. that he had made
an addition to the sentence, so that
1t read, This is my best writing,
don't think
I asked for an explanation. After
q few minutes inspired thought, he
said, please, sir, didn't finish what
was going to write"
"Oh!" said !, "and what were you
going to writer
"Please, sir, This Is my best writ
Ing. l don't think can do any bet
teri"
knew he had beaten me, but
what could 1 do?--!,xchange.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Scientists Delve Into
Secreks of Upper Air

Until recently we knew very little
about the higher parts of the atmOs-
phere which surrounds the earth.
The growing Importance Of flying
and the development Of the science Of
weather forecasting have made 1t nee
essary for Us to know something more
about the upper air. Kites carrying
delicate measuring instruments were
tried FIRST, but these soon gave way
to ballons filled with hydrogen. With
balloons, heights Of from Is to 20 miles
have been reached, and a great deal
Of valuable information has been col
lected. Tiny instruments are attached
to the balloon, and when 1t bursts
these are brought to earth by a para
chute.
The fact that shooting stars are seen
at heights up to almost a hundred
miles showed that the atmosphere
must extend to this distance. Shoot
ing stars are tiny pieces of stone or
metal from space. made white hot by
the friction Of air. Now experiments
are to be made with giant rockets de-
signed to carry thermometers, barome-
tiers, and other Instruments to a height
Of at least 80 miles.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
West African Colony
of Liberia Flourishing

The free negro republic Of Liberia
was established in West Africa long
before slavery was abolished in this
country. The American Colonization
society was formed in December, 1915.
for the purpose Of colonizing part Of
Africa with freed negroes. The FIRST
company Of colonists. consisting Of 80
persons, sailed in 1920, but on arriv-
ing In Sierra Leone many Of them
succumbed to malaria. Colonization
under the auspices Of the American
Colonization society continued until
1847, when the society withdrew its
active assistance and urged the set
tiers to set up an Independent form
OF government. A constitution pat
termed after that of the United States
was adopted In July, 1847. At that
time the number Of immigrants from
America and their descendants was
about 5000. At the present time there
are about 10000 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
Of whom about half live in the city Of
Monrovia, the capital and chief port.
The native population numbers about
100000. The United States has CIV
en- the republic financial aid, taken
charge of the custom houses, trained
its military forces and aided In other
ways.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11

More than a hundred thousand Hol-
landers live among the 100000 ma
tive Javanese, which latter very much
resemble the Filipinos; the young
women are slender and supple and
give graceful native dances. The cost
of living for the natives is few cents
day and all clothing is reduced to
a minimum. Much of the business life
is controlled by Chinese, but the Dutch
have made the hotel life very comfort
able. 1t is the land Of orchids and
other flowers. There are 5000 species
Of tree and plant life, many giving
most unusual fruits. Batik work by
the women can be seen here at its best.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
"Three in q Row"

This well-knOwn game known as
"Tit-tat-toe." "Criss-cross." etc, is
probably very old. though we cannot
give its origin. Edward Eggleston in
his 1.-THE HOOsier SchOOlboy" mentions
the game as follows: sometimes he
played tee-tah-t0e. three in row.
with the girls, using a slate and pen
Gil In a way well known to all school
children. And he also showed them a
better kind Of tee-tah-tOe.' learned on
the Wildcat. and which NAV have been
In the first place an Indian game. as
II is played with grains of Indian
corn"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Rice Most Important Food

Rice is the principal food of more
than one-third of the entire popula-
ton Of the world, and is the most ex-
tensively cultivated of grains. Work
ers of the American rubber planta-
lions in Liberia eat it, along with the
coolies of Japan and China, the KAT
frs of the South African diamond
mines and the head hunters Of Fiji.
The League of Nations statistical
survey Of what is what in foodstuffs
indorses the United States system of
rice grading as being a desirable
method to follow, explaining that ex-
port rice from that source is invari-
ably accompanied by certificate Of in
spection as evidence Of quality deliv-
cred. A million packets of rice are
yearly exported under this provision.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Gulf Streams Course

The course of the Gulf stream Is in
fuenred to II large o.; Mt by the coast
line. After leaving the Gulf OF Mex
leo II encounters the nlhama islands
and Is turned northwpStwarl. FOIL wing
the trend uf the American coast. On
issuing into the ocean 1t IL met by the
sO-callcd "cold WALL" which crowds
in toward the New En"land coast.
forcing the Gulf stream water Off to-
ward the east. BENG forced ont far
ther and farther from the coast. 1t Is
spread into fan-thapcd drift of con-
tinually diminishing depth.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
RIPE.TOBACCO
GREAT CIGAR DC
Ever think you could get that
Tor so little money?
Read this:

Just forget all the SC cigars You've
ever smoked--forget the irnp$ep.
sions they may have let with y66.
Invest one lone nickel In q Hdcu,N
Ribbon. It's a world heater lA.-n6
fooling. For that small sum vo6
can enjoy a full-fedgsd yfpe-tobd oc6
cigar made by Bayuk-~-6ne Oh ia
biggest manufacturers in the land
Nothing but fne, full-dayoYed
middle leaves Of choice t0bar1
plants in Hdvand RIBBON, No H0E
tasting over-ripe bottom leaves 81
bitter u'ider-ripe top leaves. Y0ti
simply can't mistake the fascinaE-
ing fully-ripe, mellow-rnild taste Of
this remarkable cigar. And Won
won't have any loose ends or
scraps" coming out in your mouth.
For this tobacco is ali lon0-6iier
Convince yourself! Try a Hdpdnn
Ribbon. Or, better still, ask for a
Practical Pocket Package of Ave
cigars - because you'll want this
cigar again and again.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Universal Tongues Fail

During the past twenty years, nine
artificial languages have been widely
advocated as Il quick and easy cure for
the present babel OF tongues. The list
includes NolapIk, Esperanto, Spelin.
Mondolirguc, Un,ycrsula Kosmos, No
Vilatln, ldiOn-. iaiuril and Ro.
Reviewing t.r.r rise and fall. Col
Hers WCc.ly &c l..eS that not one Of
them has made any Al preciable prog
ress.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Early "Sinsle-Taxersn

The name Phy.iuc.ats was given to
members of schGol OF economists In
France, headed by Qucsney and Gour-
nay, French economists, 1756-1770,
who, In opposition to the mercantile
system, regarded the production of
raw materials, and more especially ag-
rieulture, as the great source of nat
ural wealth and wcll-being. and sought
to regulate Legislation accordingly. lay
Ing special stress on the requirement
that the revenues of the state ought
to be raised by single tax on land.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
1.-THE House of Lights"

"The vast hall was blaze of daz-
Zling light. From the center of the
ceiling, almost touching the heads of
the guests, hung magnificent chan
delier, fashioned like huge rose,
boasting a hundred cleaning electric
bulbs which cast n wondrous radiance
over the great assembly. Every niche
in the ornate walls had a cleaning
bulb and every alcove was miniature
palace of light"
At this point the struggling author
dropped his pen and called to his wife:
Rosie, for gooGac = sake bring me
another camille"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11

The modern scope Of the ,u.t and
expression OF landscape architecture
Is expressed In the following ieiinI-
tlon by the late President Eliot Of
Harvard: Landscape architecture Is
primarily tine art. and as such Its
most important function ls to create
and preserve beauty In the surround
Ing OF human habltntiOns and 10 the
broader natural scpi.Ary Of the coun-
try, but II Is alsn concerned with pro.
noting the comfort. convenience and
health OF urban populations"
MISS DORRE 6RRMAIkE HOLMAN,
Teacher OF Piano.
OS2T Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda. Md.
Bradley sos.
Rockville, Nd.
Fall term starts September lat. 1880.
aug 29-2t
Tor RENT OR SALE.
Il One double house
vi pttuke stcct. NOekViue. water IN the
kitchen anu upstairs. toilet. electric lights
porches trent and back. Apply to
W. ERNEST oFFUTT.
July l2-lm Rockville. Nd.
pOR SALE OR RENT.
I A farm on the
outskirts OF Poolesville, MONTGOMERY coun-
". Nd: also q dwelling house In Pooles-
Vile for sale or reAt
THOMAS HoSKlNSoN,
ep COST Poolesville. Nd.
TOR SALE.
Collie puppies, and a registered
Collie dog, cable, with white markinas. Al
stud.
HULL FARM,
West More.
may S-St Near Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
"Horsehesh"

The word most generally used for
the meat of horse is "horsefiesh."
Our words for the meat Of domestic
animals, "beef, veal, pork and NUT
ton," are all derived from the French,
while the Anglo-Saxon words are re-
tanned for the names of the animals
themselves. The French word for
horse, "cheval,' was never adopted
into the English language to denote
"horsefesh," probably because there
was never any need for 1t.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
BABY CHICKS.

nj, we Specialize in Reds, Barred Rocks.
olack Hlants and Leghorns Chicks from
6cc,eul'ed hooks. Also utility bred chicks.
ing for you We hatch hen dnoI III
turkey eggs. 'u'A anu
GAITHERSBURG HATCHERY.
g.. oo Gaithersbure, Md.
jan COLIN Phone.Gaith. 1870.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Notice TO Creditors

Notlco to creditors
Noslce is hereby given that the subscrib-
er OF Montgomery county has oh,a;nd
from the Orphans Court of Monteomerv
county, Maryland, letters of administrators
c. t. a. on the personal estate of '''''
MARTHA REBECCA SHANNON
late OF Montgomery county, deceased.
An persons, resident and Nonresident,
having claims against the said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit and file the
same In SAID court, with vouchers there
OF, on or before the 21st day Of Octo-
1881 they may otherwise, by law. he
excluded from all benefit of said es-
tate. All persons indebted TO said estate
are requestedto make immediate payment,
April, 1881. u"s vi
WILLIAM SIMON MILLS.
ae. Administrator C. T. A.,
ap' H4-ot Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
TAINTED.

WANTED;
Man or woman, with ambition
and industry. to introduce and supply the
demand for Rawleigh's Household Products
to steady users. Fine openings near YOU.
We tram and help you. Rawleigh dealers
can make up to 500 a week or more. Ne
experience necessary. Pleasant, profitable.
dignified work. Write to-day.
W. T. RAWLEIGH CO.,
Dept. MD-4453,
sch l4-4t' Freeport.Ill.
~ Trees and ornamentals
We have an opening in this section for
lull or part time representative. Cash
commission paid weekly
TITUS NURSERY CO.,
July 1887 Wanesboro, Va.
FRUIT TREES.
Do you want the best
fruit trees, flowers. shrubs, and garden
seedsT Drop me a card | represent
Starks', Louisiana. Missouri.
THoS. B, WORKMAN,
R.F.D.1.
Jan slim" Rockville. Md.
. An apartment. Apply to
MISS AMELIA HIGGINS.
sep Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
Selling Out-A Bargain.

Making room for my White King Pigeons
Will sell all my poultry, what is left after
culling. My best stock. $50 large English
Barron yearlinR nterlayers of large
white eggs. Bred from Government contest
winners. $l.25 each. Also three brooder
stoves and hovers for sale at half price.
H. M. BLANDY,
Rockville. Md.
Phone Kensington 231 W.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11
HEMSTITCHING.

HEWoIITNHINU.
Twenty-four hour service given on hem
stitching and picoting at 10 cents per yard.
Work done on premises.
The Jewelry and Gift Shop.
CT. STRATMEYER.
Rockville, Md.
nov Cliff Phone 29W
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11

ga - q VI IA,
Bears tina >zlhe Kind YlI Hare AIsa BOryh
= ~ .,.--s-sl.aas..aaz--s
'''1a q &NZAIz<x
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-09-11

CHoE AND HARNESS SHOP.
y have
established shoe and harness shop at
Derwood and am prepared to do any kind
of work at moderate rates. also sharpen
saws.
]. F, CARTER,
nov Slim Eerwood. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-21
Near Selling Changes.

A NEW system OF meat selling has been
launched in New York which may spread
until it becomes general throughout the country.
Under the new system the purchaser buys his
cut of meat already prepared and wrapped in a
transparent wrapper and stamped with Uncle
Sans own grading as to quality.
The system was launched by a group of IS
stores. which have reported sales hanging from
20 to 40 per cent higher than under the old
system of cutting meat when it is served The
sanitary nature and the mark Of Federal APP
proval of the new system has apparently taken
decided hold upon the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-21

has been a director in one of Holywood's
leading banks. She has managed the affairs
of her own motion picture company with a.
shrewdness that would have carried her q
long ways in any line of business or any
profession.
A ND then there's Douglas Fairbanks. Aside
n from being head of his own producing
company, Doug, as one of the six owners of
United Artists, takes an active part in the con-
troll Of many theaters over the country And
in addition he has extensive ranching interests
near San Diego, Calf. Doug now has more
than 1000 acres under cultivation and much
larger area for cattle ranging.
knowing that gold is the basis of all money,
Esther RalSton has gone in for the yellow
metal. A few years ago she bought gold
mine near Phoenix, Ariz While there hasn't
been great deal of gold taken out so far, the
actress expects to get quite lot Of II eventu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-21

eff I were such a smart business woman I
never would have built my miniature golf
course. may get my money out of it some
day, but am in the red plenty right now"
Mary owns one Of the finest and trickiest
courses in Southern California, her only mis-
take being that she built it too late. No
theater premiere ever was more gala than the
opening Of her course. The opening night
saw a parade of film celebrities trying to out
putt one another, while huge studio lights sent
their beams high into the sky and an orchestra
played snappy music.
Thousands Of spectators were on hand to
watch the stars and play themselves-if they
could get near the course. But, unfortunately,
that not only was the first but the last time
a big crowd invaded "our Mary's" putt-putt
grounds.
That has not been Miss Pickfords only busi-
ness venture, however. For some years she
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-21
BY DAN THOMAS.

HAT would our fair and hand
v some movie stars do If the
n movies should suddenly be-
.NN come extinct?
~ W That's a question you hear
unite often in wandering