davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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The couple stood beside a swim
ming pool. There was a magnifi-
cent house in the background.
"And look at this. You don't sup
pose We'll have to live in a place
like that, do you?"
Joel stuck out his chest and IA
vored her with a black look that
would have been terrible if Janet
hadn't known he was having fun.
"You married me and you'll take
what little 7 have to offer even if
it is only a 30-room house with a
ranch in the back yard"
ooh, Joel, will you buy me a
ten-gallon hat and a gun to pack
on my hip? Then, when the serv-
ants get unruly, I'll scare 'em to
death"
The servants were, of course,
purely a ~ubject of conversation.
Janet had no dreams that spread
themselves to servants and town
cars. But she did have one little
happy dream of a house that was
vaguely like something in a must
cal comedy. It would be white and
have a very green lawn and prob
ably rose trellises.
At first, Janet knew that she
and Joel were going to stay at a
hotel and then, surely on the great
sum Of money they had for an in
come, they could find just the little
place she had in mind-orle that
would cost so little that they could
save gobs of money.
Along with that dream was the
half formed picture Of her days.
Days that began with Joel walking
down the little walk between the
green lawns in the early morning
sunlight. Then for the rest of the
day Janet would have her little
house to care for and delicious
things to cook for Joel. He would
return for her at the end of the
day. He might be business man,
so happy was that plan. No more
disordered days and lonely eve
nings while Joel was at the the
alter.
In her spare time she would have
a garden, would embroider petit
point, knit, read and learn to play
golf. She and Joel would read to-
gether, swim, play golf and tennis.
Oh, life could be so beautiful for
them now!
There were no brass bands and
no reception committee to welcome
them when they reached Los An
geles but there was the counter
part of the worried young man in
New York.
This one was possibly a little
more rushed and Janet felt the
Paynters had done him a personal
injury by arriving on a Sunday aft
ernoon. She was so completely
overcome by his manner that she
did not protest when he men
toned an expensive hotel and sug-
gested that they put up there for
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a few days until they found what
they wanted.
Their first night she wanted to
dress for dinner and was sure that
they would find the grand dining
room filled with stars. But Joel
dismissed the idea, saying that
they would go out to see the town
after dinner.
They walked and walked with a
sort of breathlessness, hand in
hand until Janet insisted that they.
return to the hotel since Joel was
to start his career the following
morning. I
She was awake at six and had a
sleepy, protesting Joel up and at
his breakfast before eight.
"You don't want to be late and
the clerk said it was an hours ride
out to Federal City" That was
the name of the location of the
studios.
She saw him off as though he
were going to his first day in
school. Then she bathed leisurely,
drawing out every minute because
the day stretched long before her
until Joel would be home at dinner
time. She dressed and took herself
out into the October sunlight that
was warm as midsummer in New
York.
She dawdled along the broad
streets, gazing into the windows
of the shops, killing time until she
found a tea-rOom where she had
lunch. She went to movie in the
afternoon and delayed her foot
steps back to the hotel.
Joel was there when she ar
rived.
'I've been here all afternoon,
he said GROSSLY. II
Janet was Immediately worried.
what happened. darling? Don't
tell me there has been some mis-
take about your contract"
mo, that's okay, but I guess
they didn't think another Gable
had arrived. sat in an outer of
flee for a couple of hours and then
| SOC LII W OOO Oil CdSLlIIS
director who looked me over and
said he'd call me when the studio
wanted me. - here l am"
And there he was for nearly
three weeks. Then they found a
message that Joel was to report
to the studio at six-thirty the next
morning.
The next night Joel came back
to the hotel with huge box under
his arm and grin on his face.
tive been given the second lead
in Jarrett's picture so I'm cele-
brating with a present for my
bride. Open it,"
Janet opened the box and saw
with CONSERVATION loveliest
mink coat she had ever seen.
"Next time it will be sables," he
said.
i (To Be Contirned)
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Janet Paynter. newly married 20
show has just closed, obtains card
from an old friend, Harry Devanter,. a
film scout, requesting a screen test for
the bearer. Because of his pride.
continue working and then conceals the
fact he has been playing the role of
igigolo at a cocktail bar because he can
find nothing else. Joel is elated when
screen test. He does not know that the
card was intended for her-not for him.
Janet proves to be JoePs inspiration
during the screen test. AnxiOusly they
await word from the studio. Joel re-
,Ceives word of six months contract
in Hollywood.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY:
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CHAPTER IL

"WTIAT TIME is it?" Janet
asked for the fourth time in five
minutes.
Martha didn't even look at her
watch, she was getting to be ex-
pert in gauging the passing of
time. Exactly four" she answered
in the patient tone of a nurse to a
nervous patient.
Janet drew on the straws on her
glass and looked at herself in the
mirror back of the soda fountain
in the drr" store at Grand Central
station. 49, pulled her beige hat
down a tride over her right eye so
that the jaunty green feather was
straight in the air. She approved
the >fit of the beautifully tailored
shoulders of her twill suit. Her
smart brown suede handbag and
gloves were at the right of her ell
bow.
do I look like movie stars
wife ?" she inquired dreamily.
"Have an aura of success around
my twenty dollar hat?"
"You look like a little girl with
her ankles twisted around a stool,
and enjoying an ice cream Soda"
Martha said practically.
We'll, that isn't what I feel
like" Janet said gaily. "And I'm
not really enjoying this soda. I'm
frantic! Where is Joel? He said
he'd be here now and ="
Martha fished for coins in her
handbag. She refused to be ruff1ed.
F"Joel is undoubtedly exactly where
Ihe said he'd be-in the barber shop.
For goodness sake, Janet, you'll
have me on edge if you keep this
rup. Your train doesn't go for half
an hour"
Then suddenly Joel was there
with a young man in great horn
trimmed glasses with a brief case
under his arm and a manner of
being harassed beyond all bearing
who talked about "the Office on the
coast" and seemed to be giving Joel
directions as though he had to re-
peat the performance a hundred
times a day and had to be off to
more important things.
There was no red velvet carpet
for Joel and Janet albeit there was
the usual dusty one for the usual
collection of celebrities and others
who make the trek on the Twen-
|tieth Century Limited to Chicago,
for connection with the Los An
|geles train.
And there were flowers and
magazines and candy and books
land even bottle of spirits in the
Paynter's drawing room which had
been provided by well-wishing
friends.
The last half hour sped quickly
and, when the train pulled out,
Janet through blurred eyes
watched as long as she could see
the dear, familiar dumpy figure of
Martha Colby.
She and Joel sat Ike two chill
|dren in their drawing room, look
ing out the windows as the train
emerged from the tunnel, taking
their last look at the tenements
that f1anked the railroad tracks.
They said little. They were feeling
a trifle awed now that the adven-
ture had really begun.
a Someone had sent them a collec-
ton of the screen fan magazines.
Joel didn't give them a glance but
Janet, with a furrow on her clear
brow, read them from cover to COW
err for the first time in her life.
Look, darling" she said passing
one Of them to Noel, "Mrs. Fran
chot Tone-Joan Crawford to you
gives reception for Stokowski.
Will you Just look at the list of
guests! Dear me, I can see where
I'm going to lead a busy social
life" '~
She thumbed through another
magazine and held up a picture of
famous screen star and his bride.
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A prediction that the New York
Stock Exchange might soon modi-
~ its rules in line with the sug.
gestions Of the senate COMMITTEES
investigating railroad financing
was made before the committee
IN Washington by Richard Whit
ney, above, chief witness and for
ner president of the exchange.
Whltney's prediction followed the
presentation of evidence in form
OF a confidential memorandum
drafted for the New York ex-
changes listing committee In it
was discussed the peculiar, dam
ger :. in the financial structure
of certain holding companies.
The senate Investigating commit
tee is headed by Senator Burton
<. Wheeler Of Montana.
Central Press
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work feverish1y, immunization centers
have been set up, refugee camps estab-
lished to minimize the dangers Of ex.
posure, food, clothing and bedding
rushed to key points. More than 80 Red
Cross emergency hospitals have been
established to prevent epidemic and
treat sickness, and serums and anti
toxins have been sped to points where
the situation is grave.
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appointed by President Roosevelt to CO.
ordinate all relief effort and has in
structed Red Cross Chapters and per-
sonnet to spare no expense in meeting
needs. Contributing $1,OOO,OOO from its
disaster reserve ard asking the public
to contribute without delay to a $11 ,OOO,-
900 relief fund, the Red Cross is concen-
trating on allaying the acute health stu
alton. Red Cross nurses and doctors
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WITH 800 nurses and 300 trained dis
w aster workers in the field the Amer
lean Red Gross is easing the plight of
flood sufferers in 10 inundated states in
the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys. The
Red Cross reports that 625,OOO persons
have been driven from their homes and
need urgent assistance Admiral Gray
son, chairman of the Red Cross, has been
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You're Telling Mel
BY WILLIAM RIFT
Central Press Writer

It will interest you and make YOU
envious to learn giraffe in a Lon
don zoo recently suffered a sore
throat The envy comes in when you
learn the ailment was treated with
expensiv brandy. ~ m s-t
A Nebraska brewer, tickled at ar
irving at the age of So, celebrated his
birthday by giving each employee, a.
check for $10O. This one, seems, was
on him.
Secretary of Labor Perkins accused
General Motors Alfred r. Sloan, Jr,
of +sulking in his tent" Sounds as
though she may have him confused
with one of the flood refugees.
Leon Trotsky must be color blind.
We see he picked a Yale man for sec
rotary, passing up, without an apology
the Harvard Crimson boys.
A state tax official reports an in
creasing demand by motorists for au-
to license numerals corresponding
with their home addresses. But up to
date no ex-convict has attempted to
remember his prison number in that
fashion.
Someone has discovered a town in
Asia which boasts the name of Yassa,
y@Y~.r ~ lf'1r Ilyl...s T'Di;*sVESI j?a!tGIsi
The Washington times., 1937-06-24
LIGHT" TERMS
LIKELY FOR
PARKERS

NEWARK. N. j., June "a
G.N.SD.-Light sentences were
predicted today for Detective Ellis
H. Parker and his son, Ellis, ir,
found guilty last night by a jury
in the U. S. district court here
of conspiracy in the kidnapping Of
Paul H. Wendell, former Trenton
IN. ~ lawyer, in February, 1886
The verdict carried with it q
recommendation of lenienc y.
Judge William Clark. who will sen.
tence the Parkers, Wednesday,
had assured the jurors such a
recommendation would carry
great weight in his sentence.
Under the law. Judge Clark may
place the Parkers on probation or
he may sentence them to any term
up to life Imprisonment. At the
same time. he will pass sentence
upon Murray Bleefield, Harry
Weiss and Martin SchloSSman, co
defendants. who pleaded guilty 70
the kidnap-conSpiracy indictment
as the trial opened.
Abduction of Wendell and his
forced confession" to the Lind
bergh baby Staying delayed for
three days execution of Bruno
Hauptmann for the crime.
The Washington times., 1937-06-24
HICKS SEIZED
IN LARCENY

NEW YORK. June 24.-Lieut
Robert w. Hicks, who acted as
criminologist in the Corinna Lor-
ing murder case, one of the I'M
solved cases that baffled police of
Maryland and the District of Co.
lumbia, was under arrest today on
a charge of petty larceny.
Hicks. who also was called into
the Lindbergh case shortly before
the execution of Bruno Richard
Hauptmann, was charged with the
attempted theft of surgical inStru-
ments valued at S25. Gov. Harold
G. Hoffman, of New Jersey, called
Hicks into the Lindbergh case, and
the expert continued to work on it
after Hauptmann was electro
cuted.
A former employe of the Dis
trict of Columbia, Hicks gave q
Baltimore address when he was
arrested. He also claimed to have
done work for Mrs. Evalyn Walsh
Mclean, Wa h ington society
4 woman
The Washington times., 1937-06-24
OF c.
OPENS FARLEY
NEXT WEEK

BERLIN, June "a GN.S0.-Ex-
tenSive preparations are being
made for the worlo conference of
businessmen, the international
chamber of commerce meeting,
which opens here next Monday.
1t is expected that Chancellor
Hitler will attend the opening
session in the Knoll opera house,
the building in which the Reich5-
tag meets, which will be used for
the congress throughout.
The delegates will be enter
tanned by a gala performance at
the State opera House, at tea
given by DR.. Schacht at the
ReichSbank, and at a number of
excursions to the surroundings of
Berlin. Arrangements for this pro-
gram are being made by the Nazi
chamber of economics.
Subjects to be discussed by in
ternational bust .eSS men at the
congress include monetary policy.
financial policy, in t irrational
business agreements, commercial
policy.
An important matter to be re-
viewed bv the congress is how to
adapt the diStributlve machine to
present economic onditions. The
suppression of unfair methods in
advertising, the Simplification of
customs technique and the re-
moval of obstacles to the free
functioning of the futures mar
kets will also be discussed.
Special attention will be paid to
problems of transport-by roads,
rivers, air, rail and sea. The liabil-
ity of postal authorities for loss,
damage and delay and the pos.
sibility of concluding a European
postal agreement will be con-
sidered by the section dealing with
international communications.
These are the technical prob
lens. Also down for discussion are
number of major problems of
economic policy, and the four
plenary sessions of the congress
will be devoted to addresses by
business leaders on the following
major problems of economic or
ganization: the glut and scarcity
of raw materials, planning, or
dered international monetary re-
lations, economic nationaliSm.
The Washington times., 1937-06-24
New tvpe fabrication silences chassis
Get it at all Gulf Super Service Stations

in the chassis when the job is done!
Unique, different =. thoroughgoing as
all Gulf service. Every job you get at the
Sign of the Orange Disc is expert and
conscientious-whe it's doctoring
Ieaky tire or a squeaky spring.
Come in and look over our fine equip
ment, meet our experts, and you'll be
convinced!
The Washington times., 1937-06-24

WHAT will those Gulf people do next!''
Now-at many Gulf stations -there's
a new kind of fabrication lift that bor-
rows an idea from baby's cradle. 1t lifts
the car up and then lets the chassis rock
gently as it settles, so the lubricants pene-
trate deeply.
1t actually duplicates the action Of a ride
on the road-and nary squeak remains
The Washington times., 1937-06-24
Father and Son,
Collide on Road

GOSHEN, N. Y, June "a
Father and son we're in the
same hospital today after their
cars crashed head-on in Slate Hill,
a village near Goshen. James
Brooks, TO, was driving his auto
and his son, James, jr., was driving
a milk truck when they collided
at a cross roads. Both were Seri-
ously injured.
The Washington times., 1937-06-24
Fire Truck Funeral

SANFORD, Me. I'm. S).-Re-
mains of Irving L. Skillin were car
ried to the grave on the Spring
Vale Hook and Ladder truck,
which he had driven for number
of years, in fuIfillment of Skillin'S
deathbed request.
The Washington times., 1937-06-24
Seeks Game

The Albemarle Wildcat PeeweeS
desire game. Arrangements have
been completed for a field. Can
Emerson 2701.
The Washington times., 1937-06-24

long enough en- route to inspect
the post office in Alexandria.
After greeting Alexandria's post
master, j. Owen Lynch and his as
The Washington times., 1937-06-24

On his way to Fredericksburg,
Va, to dedicate an enlarged post
office there, Postmaster General
James A. Farley yesterday paused
The Washington times., 1937-06-24
FARLEY OPENS ALEXANDRIA OFFICE

sociates, the Postmaster General,
accompanied by Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Smith w. Pur-
dunn, continued to Fredericksburg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-05

WILL sell my $40 equity in 1887 Ply
d, NOUN n0 Sedan Of your own choice for
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STUDEBAKER

1898 studebaker Trunk sedan eI25
Attractive blue finish is like DtCO
new, spotless inside, fine tires, me-
chemically will pass the most rigid
inspection. One Of the finest values
in our stock at this price
POHANKA SERVICE
1925 Goth st. N. W. Dist. 9141
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1886 OIdsmObiIe "6" Touring CCOE
Sedan - Black finish is just SDOOO
like new, upholstery has been pro-
tected by seat covers, fine tires large
built-in trunk, mechanically will pass
any inspection.
POHANKA SERVICE
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PQNTIAC 1886 Master Silver Streak A.
,,, Door Touring Sedan. with built-in trunk.
shows it; low mileage a real buy at S675:
terms. Barnes Motors. 1929 18th ST. w
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PACKARD

PHCKGRDN'37 Demonstrators. Richard
son. 1904 Nichols Ave. s. E. Dealer.
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1884 Chevrolet Master Business O0nE
Coupe - Has had only one 900
owner. Original black finish, fine
tires and it performs perfectly.
POHANKA SERVICE
1925 Goth st. N w. Dist. 9141
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PLYMOUTH. 1884 Sedan-Only S215: SIS
Gown, per week. 1922 Pennsylvania
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STUDEBAKER, la36-Dictator Coupe,
$505. Mr.. O'Day. DE. 1447. Dealer.
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PLYMoUTH-1935 Sedan, S475. Terms,
Georgia $3.50 Dealer.
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Chevrolet 1894 Sedan Black c9OR
finish, yellow wheels, clean SDOAO
upholstery, fine tires; easy terms and
trade.
M'REYNOLDs MOTOR co.
1913 14th st. N. w, pot. O772
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1888 Ford Sport COupe-origi- pOEn
nal tan finish is perfect, fine DAOV
tires, good motor. See this one today.
POHANKA SERVICE
1875 Goth st. N, w, Dist, 914I
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OLDsMOBTLE 1888 4-Door Touring 8-CyI.
Sedan. with built-in radio. 1895; 1882
Coupe, $500: terms. Barnes Motors, 1929
18th St N W. Decatur 1890.
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Chevrolet 1884 Sedan-$25 down. pO0E
balance $21.11 month. DOAO
GARDNER STUART MOTORS
500 Bladensburg Rd. N. K. Line. S1S8
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GRAHAM

Graham 1888 Sport Coupe, Six COOK
CYL. - Original glossy black GDAAO
finish Is perfect, clean upholstery and
tires like new; bargain price and
terms to suit
RICHARDsON BROS.
1904 Nichols Ave. s. e. AT. O7OS
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Plymouth 1886 4-DOOr Touring O1EO
SEDAN - Original gun metal OlOU
finish. 5000 actual miles. $3.50 DOWN
down, easy terms
on GARDNER STUART MOTORS
HOA BIadensbUrR Rid ~ n TVuo o1oo
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PLYMOUTH USED CARS
SMOOT MOTOR CO.. 3342 M ST. N. W.
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FORD. 1882 DE Luxe Coupes-Ten to
choose from. All ready to go. Only
$3.50: SIS. balance to suit you. CAPITOL
Motors 1922 Pennsylvania Ave. s. E.
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OldsmObile 1886 Touring 4-DOOr VCOE
Sedan - Original black finish eDOOO
like new. spotless whipcord upholstery,
quiet, powerful motor, with only 1900
miles; tires show little or no wear
SEMMES SALES, INC.
412l 18th st. N. w. Adams $500
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CHEVROLET

Chevrolet 1891 De Luxe Sport CT On
COupe-Original jet black fin O1OO
ish is in fine shape tires like new,
economical to operate; trade and terms
to suit.
STOHLMAN CHEVROLET
1907 M st. N. w. WEST 1916
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CHEVROLETS-ALL MODELS
MANDELL. 18TH & GOOD HOPE RID. 9. Z
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FORD 1887 Tudor De Luxe model 'S5-
This car was driven direct from new
car dealers show room TO us: 1t never
has been in a private owners possession.
$685.; C. C. C. guarantee. Capitol Cadillac
Co., 1922 22nd st. N. W. MA. $500: open
evenings and Sunday
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FORD. 1885 De Luxe Sedan-Many extras.
Only $3.50: SO down, SIS per week.
1922 PENNSYLVANIA Ave. s. E.
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FORD. 1882 4-Cyl Coupes-Rumble seats:
reconditioned and ready to go: SIS down.
So per week. Capitol Motors. 1929
pennsv1vania Ave g r
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CHEVROLET 1887 Master Coupe: 1 800
miles: can't tell this car from new. 1925.
1895 4-door master de luxe touring sedan,
master de luxe touring coach. built-in
trunk, $3.50. 1882 master coach S195:
terms. Barnes Motors. 1929 14th st. N. w.
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CHEvROLET-1932 De Luxe Coach. Well
tenders. perfect mechanical condition.
S1T5. SIS down. $1197 per month See
Bob ERutledge, 4S Nd. Ave. Hyattsville.
Nd. CIR. 2412.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-27

Secretary-Treasurer of Central
Life Insurance Company, 1416 N.
Boulevard, Tampa, Fla, and has
held the job successfully for four
years despite his youth. Mr.. An
drews, son of the late w. W. An
drews, for a quarter of a century
Grand Chancellor of the Florida
K. of P, is a graduate of Atlanta
University and studied law for two
years at the University of Chicago
before illness terminated his scho-
lastic career. Mr.. andrews edited
the old Florida Sentinel of Jack
sonville for five years before enter
ing the insurance business. The
young man is founder and presi-
dent of the Tampa Negro Chamber
of Commerce, a trustee of the Elk's
Lodge, secretary of the Tampa N.
A. A. C. P, and trustee of Beulah
Baptist Church. He lives with his
wife, the former JonabeH Thomp-
son, and their two sons, in beau
tiful stucco bungalow, located on
two lots in tropical garden.
Calvin Service).