davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1936-03-01

village sites. No matter what the ex-
tent of the village, every town house
was near the rivera matter of 200
fees, more Or less. This was, perhaps,
because of the rites of the green
corn dance, which required ablution
in the river to signify a spiritual
cleansing. The Cherokees had such
rite.
Besides these town house people,
the Norris Valley had cave dwellers-
primitive Indians of Algonquian stock,
whe buried women and children in the
floor of their cave homes. And there
are traces of a third culture; but it
is so ephemeral and distant as to be
almost non-traceable.
The major thinks, while Tennessee
River water covers forever the sites
of the town house people, people
utterly different from other pre-his-
toric cultures of the region, that in
six months. perhaps, having compared,
digested and thoroughly examined the
tremendous amount OF. material at
hand, he may be able to publish the
Norris Valley report. But it will be
two years or maybe more before the
Wheeler Valley material can be SINH
larly completed.
Ancient Shell Heaps.
Nevertheless, the Wheeler Valley
promises to be equally exciting,
though infinitely tedious and difficult.
For when folks go to living and bury
ing and clam-baking all in the same
hole, it creates very difficult prob
lem for the archeologist."
AS at Muscle Shoals, 18 miles down
the Tennessee from Wheeler Dam,
and as in the whole of the world. an
cient shell heaps are the sources OF
information concerning primitive man.
They are the remnants of the fisher
man-hunting stage of progress, in
which man subsidized largely on fish
and clans and whatever game he
could trap or snare. Being not too
adept with weapons, fishing was easier
than hunting, and catching CLAIMS was
the easiest and surest Of all.
So in the Tennessee Valley, as else
where in the world, the human in
habitants lived on the shell beds;
made masks of shell, and beads of
shell, and utensils of shetland, in
cidentally, raised quite a large heap
of shells. The heaps became islands
in flood time, but were never quite
under water, so that the people could
stay right there and keep on living.
Periodically, when the hearths be-
came a hole in the surrounding pile
of cast-of shells, they scraped the
shells together and moved on top.
When anybody died, they simply
buried them in the shell heap. Later,
when they dug holes for clam bake,
they as likely as not stirred up the
bones of burial that had been en-
tirely forgotten. It was this clam
baking and consequent stirring"
which causes the problem of the arche-
ologist. The age of deposit cannot
be reckoned by the position in which
It u found In the shell heap.
Evening star., 1936-03-01
BRITAIN INCREASES u. S.
DANGER OF PACIFIC WAR
Japan Prepares to Fight Either Nation
to Expand Southward as Situation
Becomes PerilOus Powder Kew.
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN


- INCE the heavy war clouds have
been spreading toward the Pa
cific, the Japanese generals and
~ admirals are smiling again
their most innocent smile.
Last Fall, when the European war
failed to materialize, there was wave
of pessimism in Toxic. The general
staff had hoped that the conflict be-
tween the League of Nations and Italy
would lead to war in the Mediterra-
mean. Ammunition and arms factories
throughout Japan were placed on a
24-hour schedule; the navy, returning
from extended maneuvers, was ordered
to stand by; the German aviation in
structors worked overtime.
Then Europe managed to muddle
through.
But the European crisis has been
only postponed. The latest develop
ments in Paris. Rome and Berlin show
that the expected European clash can
not be delayed much longer. The out
break of hostilities in the Old World
will be the signal for war in the
Far East. Japan is prepared for it.
Several Possibilities.
It may take place in the shape of
struggle between Japan and Russia
for the possession of the maritime
provinces or between Japan and Great
Britain-possibly the United States
for the conquest of the Southern Pa
cific. 1t all depends on which forces
will become engaged in Europe.
Japan is not seeking room for her
surplus population. Her people do
not want to leave the narrow confines
of the islands. Neither Korea nor
Manchuria has attracted the Japanese
farmer.
Japan wants vast territories for ex-
ploitation purposes only It needs new
areas with raw materials for its in
dustries and large populations to con-
sumo the manufactured products.
OF this, the dictator of Japan-the
general staff-no longer makes a
secret. A few years ago the japanese
admirals and generals did not object
to having the diplomats camouflage
their intentions. Now this pretense
has been abandoned.
A japanese Manchukuoan army of
100000 men is near the Siberian bor-
der ready for action should the
Soviet Republic become involved in a
war with Germany. The Japanese
Navy, the strongest in the Western
Pacific. and an army of 250,000 is
concentrated in Southern Japan and
in Formosa ready for a drive south
ward.
Awaits China's Prize.
That China as far as the Yangtze
River will fall into the lap of the
japanese Empire without the army
firing shot is a matter which Toxic
takes for granted.
In order to expand further south
however. the Japanese may have to
fight. And the general staff welcomes
the idea of such fight. 1t will mean
a war either with Great Britain or the
United States or both.
1t was two years ago that Ambas-
sador Matsuidara called on the then
British foreign secretary, Sir John
Simon. "just to chew the rag" as the
Ambassador expressed the object of
his visit. Matsuidara indulged in a
lengthy discourse on racial psychology.
And he observed casually, "of course
your presence in Hongkong might
some day endanger the friendly rela-
tions between our two countries. Sup
pose the Chinese nationalist move
Evening star., 1936-03-01

Note-Public interest In the Ten
nessee Valley experiment, re-
awakened By the Supreme Court
decision taporing the Governments
project, has raised questions con-
cerning the tDorking out of this
gigantic undertaking. What the T.
Y. A. has already done and hoao
its friends and critics Dietu its toorE
are discussed here BY newspaper
correspondent iDEao has traDeled
throughout the Tennessee Valley
and made a thorough surrey OF this
laboratory of the Ne,o Deal.
Evening star., 1936-03-01
INSTITUTIONAL lawyers may
argue over the broadness OF
the Supreme Courts T. v. A.
decision Economists NAV dis

pute the soundness OF the whole u
tanic electro social experiment which
the government is conducting In the
great drainage basin Of the Tennessee
River Just west of the Southern Appa-
Flachians.
But for the directors Of the Tennes-
see Valley authority and their still
enthusiastic corps Of engineers. econ-
omists and conservation experts, the
decision was punched ticket to go
ahead with one Of the biggest scientific
experiments in history. They have
gone long way In two and . half
years of mammoth dam and power
lire construction, and Of efforts to i'm
prove economic and social ways Of life.
|. During this time they have heard
d good deal Of criticisni-some ur1-
doubtediy due to misunderstanding Of
Evening star., 1936-03-01

lContinued on Tnird Page.l
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07

operated under it's direction are Civ
ing most satisfactory results. One
hundred and ninety mine busy work
ers are engaged in reconditioning
books and cataloging libraries in the
following counties: Allegany, Anne
Arundel, Baltimore, Caroline, Dor
chester, Frederick, Garrett, Hartford,
Kent, Montgomery, Prince Georges,
Queen Annes, Somerset, Talbot,
Washington, Wicomico, Worcester,
and at the headquarters of the Mary
land Public Library Advisory Com
mission in Baltimore City. Only
because relief rolls failed to furnish
suitable workers are there no library
projects in the remaining six coun-
ties of the State: Calvert, Carroll,
Cecil, Charles, and Howard. The
workers are interested and happy.
Thousands of reconditioned books
have been put back into circulation
and library activity and interest
throughout the State have been
greatly stimulated.
Recent library developments in
Maryland as reported are the erec-
ton of the C. Burr Arty Library in
Frederick; the acquisition Of the old
Academy Building in Rockville for
library purposes; the purchase Of
the historic Reynolds Tavern in Am
napolis by the board of trustees of
the Annapolis and Anne Arundel
County Library now occupying the
building; promotion of a summer
course in Library Science for high
school libraries to be given at West
ern Maryland College; and the
formation of the School Libraries
Association of Maryland with Miss
Marcelene Kefauver, Frederick High
School, president; Mrs. John L. Ed
wards, McDonogh School, vice pres
ident; Miss Marie Yoder, Maryland
State Teachers College, Towson, Sec
Rotary; and Mrs. Grace B. Moncure,
Towson High School, treasurer. On
Saturday, May %, this association
will hold its first meeting in the
Enoch Pratt Free Library. DR..
Edward w. Broome, county super
intendent of schools, Montgomery
County, will be the chief speaker.
Miss Pratt was authorized to rep
resent the Maryland Library Com
mission at the annual conference of
the American Library Association to
be held in Richmond, Va, May II
to 16.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Par. Played By Water

Water plays an important role in
controlling body temperature. through
lung vaporizing and evaporating AZ
sweat The dog having no sweat
glands obtains relief In liberating mois-
ture from the tongue. Hogs are mora
easily overcome by heat than other
live stock because they have very In.
adequate physical organizations to aid
In the control of vaporizatlon and eva
poration Of water. Pure, clean water
In regular and proper amounts is also
necessary to assist in mastlcation, ru-
mination, assimilation, digestion, alb
sorption and waste removal from the
body.-Rural New-Yorker.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Enoch Pratt Library
Cites Developments In
The Various Counties

The Maryland Public Library Ad-
visory Commission held its regular
quarterly meeting recently in the
Enoch Pratt Library. DIR. Joseph M.
Apple of Frederick, president, pre-
sided. Other members of the COM
mission are: From Baltimore MRS.
M. A. Newell, secretary; Mrs. Ruth
E. Bibbins, Miss Emile A. Doetsch,
and DR.. Joseph L. Wheeler, librarian
of the Enoch Pratt Free Library;
from Towson-Dr. ALBERT S. Cook,
State Superintendent of Education
from Riverdale, Mrs. Eva G. Chase,
and from Elkton, John w. McCool,
State Library.
In her report Miss Adeline j.
Pratt, State director of Libraries,
pointed out the difficulties in meet
ing the ever growing demands from,
people, libraries, and schools of the
State for books and other library
service. 1t is regrettable that some
requests were not filled. A restora-
Eion Of the book appropriation which
suffered a 20 percent cut three years
ago is Of grave Importance. Even
with this handicap the circulation
loaned by the commission in travelling
libraries and special loans totaled
10000 volumes in the three months
covered by this report.
Eighteen w. p. A. library projects
sponsored by the commission. and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Naval Uniform. Old

While the origin Of naval uniforms
is lost In history 1t Is known that as
early as 1908 King James required his
ship captains to wear scarlet nveries
richly embellished with velvet, silk lace
ana gold embroidery. BY 174S, how
ever, even the seamen were wearing
standardized colors. The first Ameri-
can naval uniform, says Pathfinder
Magazine, is believed to have been the
green and white authorized by the
Massachusetts council in 1776 The
word uniform is derived from Latin
words meaning lone" and "form."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
oeeupational Ther.px

OccupatiOnal therapy was used by
ancient Greeks and Egyptians, espe-
cially in the case Of mental disorders.
1t became known by this name in the
World war when some system of occu-
patton was used in treating disabled
soldiers. In 1917 the National Associa-
tion Of Occupational Therapists was
organized in the United States.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
An Ammonia

An ammonite IL one Of type Of ex-
tinct marine mollusks, related to the
nautilus and resembling 1t In having an
elaborately coiled and chambered shell.
The type included numerous species
which were widely distributed during
the Mesozoic era
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
A Personal Union

When two countries are united, not
organically nor politically, but with a
common ruler, it is called personal
union. Iceland, having elected the king
Of Denmark as its king, has a per.
sonal union with Denmark.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
The Appalachian System

The Appalachian SYSTEM consists of
numerous ranges. Among them are
the Great Smoky, Allegheny, Blue
Ridge, Catskill, Adirondack, Green and
White mountains, in the United States
and the Notre Dame mountains, in
Quebec.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
And/Or

And" says a dictionary, usually ex-
presses the general relation or cOnnec-
ton or addition, especially accom-
paniment, participation. combination,
contiguity, continuance. simultaneity,
sequence" "Or," Is defined as a CO.
ordinating particle shat marks an al
tentative" and often connects a series
Of words or propositions, presenting q
choice Of either"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Monument to Apple

Wilmington, Mass, has monument
to an apple. The marble monument
has a granite apple on top, and informs
che sightseer that on an adjoining farm
was grown the first Baldwin apple.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Yeast Discovery in 1895

Not until the year 1886 was it real
lied that the yeast which was always
found in fermenting liquor was really
a living organism, which, If observed
under the microscope. was found to
grow.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
The "Crime of '73"

The "crime of '73" refers to federal
legislation enacted in that year which
omitted the provision for coming the
standard silver dollar
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
"Eiddlar,. crasn"

The expression, "Fiddler's Green"
originated as a sailors term for a hap
py land beyond all care, or heaven,
where credit is freely given and there
IL always a lass, a glass and a song.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Bridge Wood a Book Cover

A book published in Dresden in 1884
is bound in oak covers cut from the
beams Of bridge that the Romans
built across the Rhine at Mains in the
First century A. D.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Reasoned Courage

True courage is the result of reason.
ing. A brave man is always impreg.
nable. Resolution lies more in the head
than in the veins, and just sense of
honor and of infamy, Of duty and of
religion, will carry us farther than all
the force of mechanism.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Almost an Even Swap

A well-made bow was considered
equal in trade to horse and blanket
by early American Indians, Science
Service states.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Ancient City of Babylon

The ancient city of Babylon is On
the Hilla branch of the Euphrates
river, just north of the town Of Hilla
in the Kingdom of IraQ.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Misnamed

With its ''horns'' mere tubercles, the
Douglas horned lizard is really hardly
horned. It is found In the north Pa
cific region.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
The Term "Tramp"

The term tramp" is American slang
for tramp on the road who is sup
posed to hold out his hand for aims,
as If holding frying pan over the
fire.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
As the Horse Sleeps

The horse can sleep standing up, as
he has check ligaments in his legs.
Some horses never lie down.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Location of Mt. Everest

Mt. Everest, highest mountain in the
world, is in the Himalayas, on the bor-
ders of India and Tibet, 29,141 feet
high.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07

First Tobacco in Spain
A Spaniard introduced tobacco into
Spain from the West Indies in 1853.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
Existence of God

Walt Whitman said Of the existence
of God, "There is nothing feel more
at ease about"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-07
FACTS AND FIGURES
. BQ
M,,.;4MW

A net gain of POI 900 telephones for
the Bell System for the first quarter
of this year, as compared with a gain
of 10000 in the corresponding period
of 1885, was reported to the stock
holders by President Walter S. Gift
ford of the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company.
There were Is per cent more toll
and long distance calls reported dur
ing this first quarter of the year than
in the same period last year.
Earnings of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company for
each of the $685. 1873 shares of capt.
tai stock outstanding were $6.97 as
compared with $6.37 for the same
period in 1885.
The earnings report Of the Ameri-
can Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany comparing results for the twelve
months ending March 81, 1886, with
those for the same period of last year
follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05

The Tinies eyed the new snow man. Said one, T cannot under stand how anything that's made of snow and ice can walk around.
 I'm going to call to him and sec If he can talk right back to me. I must admit, this is the strangest thing we've ever found" The snowman answered, "Never mind. I'm just the same as you, you'll find. I walk and talk and smile and cry. Right now I'll play with you"
 "Just wait a minute" Scouty said. "Why not join us in lunch, instead If we can see snowman eat, that will be something new"
 
 "Okay," the funny man replied. Come on, now, walk right by my side and we'll go to the large igloo that I see straight ahead" Then he began to walk along, as Dotty said. My, but you're strong" Much stronger than you think, fair lass" the big snowman replied.
 They found some tasy food and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-05
nen~ss % GEORGE SCARED

then it made the Tinies giggle when the snowman ate sandwich whole and shouted, "Give me more"
 My goodness, but you ate that fast. Not very long will this food last" snapped Duncy. Then, up to the bunch the Eskimo lad tore.
 "Ea, hal The jokes on you" he cried. "It is the first joke ] have tried. Now all you little tots are going to get big surprise.
 ''The snowman who has fooled you all, is not e snowman, tots, at all Just watch. now, and my mother will appear before your eyes.
 T covered her with snow, you see. It was so real, she near fooled me-" And then the youngsters mother shook the snow off. to the ground.
 well" Dotty said, "that sure was slick. I've never seen a better trick. We're glad 1t Is your mother, cause we like to have her round" Copyright 193, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Y. w. c.. A. NOTES

One week of free swimming in
struction starts at the Lucy Thur
man Branch Y. w. G. A. on June
/. The interest in this free Learn
to-Swin week will determine how
to Swim week will remain open dur
ing the summer. If there is sufti-
cient demand Mrs. Madeline II.
Fowler, executive secretary, said
to-day that the pool will be in use
throughout the season. Mrs. Fow-
Ter urged everyone interested in
swimming to take advantage Of
these free swimming lessons.
Glasses will be held daily except
Saturday from 4 to 3 o'clock, G to
Z o'clock and s to 9 o'clock. These
hours are convenient for children,
employed girls and home women.
Because the Y. w. G. A. main
tains exceptionally high standards
of health and sanitation in its
swimming pools a protective health
examination is required of every
one who uses the pool. Therefore
health examinations will be given
for all those who wish to learn to
swim between June ] and 6, on
Monday and Thursday evenings at
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
Macedonia Baptist

Last SUNDAY. the Sunday School
and TuniCr dooartments Cf the
church were we'll attended all seats
beino occunind. The workers are
very grateful to parents to co-ope-
rating. by sending in the children
on time.
A. - 2 m. the pastor preached
a five sermon from Heb. 1873. sub
iect, "Jesus Christ, the Same Yes
tor6ov Todav. and Forever" Hear
Pastor Coleman.
At 3 D. m. the Missionary Cir
clio rendered a program, theme,
"Consecration."
Each third Sunday afternoon, the
chairman works faithfully TO pre-
sent an interesting program. Every
ono is roouosto1 to attend the mis-
sion each v0ndav, from to 4 p. m.
Nrre p1oofHurr is rresidenf. Mrs.
W. NJ. T~orrlio, chairman Of pro
gram committee.
'rra .roriu" service begins at
7.90 - m each Sunday Pastor
Coleman preached another snlon-
did eormon Sunday evening. from
Psalm 50. A large crowd attend
cd
Sunday Nav q, viii bo observed
at Macedonia as Trustee Day"
Special guests are expected to nc
present. One hundred leading men
Of the city have been invited TO
hear Rev Coleman, at Macedonia,
at II a. m. His text will be "All
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23

5 o'clock and s o'clock. Appoint
ments must be made in advance and
the examinations will be given at
the Branch building, 500 East Eli
zabeth. This exam is good for one
year and will permit those who
have it to participate in all health
and sports activities at the Branch
and Camp Norcom.
During the Learn-to-Swim period
membership and locker room fees
will be waived for participants.
Sterilized swim suits and towels
will be provided by the Y. W. c. A.
Miss Betty Kane, is chairman OF
@Learn-to-Swim" week and Mrs.
Raymond Scruggs, Mrs. Scipio Muir
ply, Miss Hattie Winston and Miss
Louise Henderson are assisting
her. They urge everyone interest
ed to participate.
Lucy Thurman Branch Y. w. c.
A. Membership Campaign forces
came through with flying colors at
the final report luncheon at Gen.
trail Branch on Monday. Mrs. Mil
dred Croff's team went over the
top 1870 with their quota and
Mrs. l. II. Martin crashed through
with 1922 per cent which was an eX-
cellent showing.
Mrs Mary Lucas was the indiyi-
dual high point winner. She Sc
cured over $50 herself to win the
award for the individual bringing
in the greatest number of Y. W.
q. A. memberships in the Lucy
Thurman Branch division of the
campaign Mrs. Lavinia Dancy's
team had the highest amount for
any team at this Branch.
Louise Blackman was the speak
err featured at the luncheon The
general theme for the campaign
had been climbing Membership
Mountain and Miss Blackman de-
scribed her Impression from
Mountains" in beautifully poetic
language.
Monday Moons luncheon reports
totaled $5,64S.25 in memberships
fees with more to come in at the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-05-23
DIR. LANCFORD
TO OPEN
SERIES

Sunday, May oath, the spring re-
vival begins at st. John Church and
will contiue for two weeks. Plans
have been laid for a vigorous re-
ligious campaign. The well known
evangelist, DR.. r. o. Langford,
Durham, n. c., has been engaged
and will deliver his first sermon
at the morning Worship hour. Az
a feature of the revival, DR.. Lang
ford will conduct a woman's at
tendance rally at $3.50 p. NJ. Sum
day. He hopes to enlist 100 re-
vival workers who will pledge their
services in song, prayer, and seek
ing the lost. The evangelist "'ll
bring the special message and mt
sic by the Gospel Chorus. L'1rlns
the week, following prayer ana
devotion, the preaching will beCin
at $3.50 every niglt. With the as
sistance Of such a capable and eX-
perienced evangelist IS Dr. lang
ford. Rev. Clark IS confident of a
successful meeting To all SER
vices, the publ, : I"a'ly inVit'
ed.