davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1937-03-26
SHOWDOWN
Dear Miss Fairfax:

Dear Miss Fairfax:
"T am 25 years old and have .
little SON Of 4. During the last
year my husband has been having
a love affair with single girl, who
is employed at the same place OF
business with him.
II invited this young lady to
come to my home for showdown.
She came, and admitted loving
my husband, and said she would
marry him any day I gave him q
divorce.
But my husband says, though
he does not love me any more ana
lOyae her very much, he will give
her up and keep our home together
for the sake of the child.
"NOw, though 1 still love him.
I'm afraid we won't get along to-
gether, because l do not trust him
and this girl. Do you think I ought
to take his word and go on living
as we have been? Or should I
make this girl lose her job for
wrecking my homer"
worried"
Don't try any reprisalS, such as
making the girl lose her job. It's
a grave mistake to make martyr
of anyone. Half the political re-
forms in this country have been
brought about by the few martyrs
who went ahead and suffered.
Try the situation out, for a year
at least, and don't nag your hus-
band in the meantime. Public
opinion may make this girl realize
what an ignoble thing it IS to
wreck a home in which a little
child is growing up.
Again, your husband may get
tired of her. They do often. Hold
The Washington times., 1937-03-26

your own and don't nag. See what
happens.
The Washington times., 1937-03-26

where in-laws are concerned!
Dear Miss Fairfax:
"You may think when you read
this letter that I am 'nutty,' but
my mind was never clearer, and
I'm spending my happiest days
since my honeymoon, five years
ago.
my husband has truck and
small fruit farm, on which was
a nice, old-fashioned house. He
bought this farm and house out
right from his family, and paid
them a good price for it, too. But
they never realized that the old
home was not their home, any
time they felt like claiming it.
WEEKEND VISIT
without warning, they would
roll up in their cars, four and five
strong, to spend weekend or a
whole week-and they'd be COM
pany! Never offered to do a thing
around the house, but looked on,
making comments on the way 1
did things.
1--WE have two children-a boy
Of three and a baby four months
old-and as do all my own work,
washing, cooking, baking, besides
taking care of the chicken house,
I did feel at times as if I were
entitled to little rest on Sunday
and to devote any extra time to
the care Of my children.
"Yet the in-laws Swooped down
like horde of 17-year locustS-my
husbands father, two brothers, a
sister-in-law and her younger sis
ter. They'd pile in on us nearly
every Sunday, besides dropping in
unexpectedly on weekdays for
meals.
PATIENCE ENDS
when I had come to the end
of my patience-and it seemed as
if I couldn't stand things another
day-deliverance was at hand. My
Sister-in-law, spending few days
with us, decided to clean her kid
gloves in her room.
"She didn't consult me about
doing this, or would have warned
her to put out the wood-fire in the
open grade. But she went ahead,
and soon the room was in flames.
"She came downstairs Shriekirlg
though she wasn't burned. She got
out her father, who, fortunately,
was on the first floor. I got the
children and Dick, the canary
bird.
my husband was away. You
know how fires go, in the country
by the time the neighborS had
come there wasn't much left OF
the old house.
WIFE REJOICES
Everyone was conSoling me,
but in my heart of hearts I couldn't
help rejoicing. No more sudden
descent of in-laWS, playing COM
pany while I slaved for them.
"A neighbor took us in until
we could get a little tenant house
on the place in shape to accommo-
date just us four-my husband,
the two children and myself. And
am I happy!
"Of course, I am sorry that the
old house is gone. I would have
liked my children to grow up in
it, but they would not have had
their mother. would have died
from overwork. I think my hus-
band is beginning to see my side
of it, though I never complain
about his relations.
1.-THE old house was insured, but
I doubt If we can collect much,
as the company seems to feel
anyone who would use gasoline
with a wood-fire burning in the
crate, even though a guest in the
house, isn't entitled to insurance.
HAPPY WIFE"
The Washington times., 1937-03-26
Correct Manners

>thing for you to ask for vacationt
before you resign.
I suggest that you have very
direct and sincere talk with your
employer, explaining to him what
your plans must necessarily be.
Since at this point your salary for
the remaining time is obviously
more important than the including
of a vacation, wouldn't, if I we're
you, bring up this subject. If your
employer suggests this, very well.
But, since you wish to be fair, and
since also, later, you may wish to
return to their employ, you should
make every effort to leave as fine
and cooperative an empreSsion as
possible.
ORDER OF SIGNATURES
The Washington times., 1937-03-26
Radiance of 'In-LaWs "
Con1pensates Loss
OF the Home
Rv BEATRICE FAIRFAX

Famous Authority Problems Of Love and MdTT1dge
Here's brand new subject for rejoicing Although
be unbelievable many years answering letters in this column
has brought me to the conclusion that anything possible
The Washington times., 1937-03-26

AMUSEMENT is part Of any
n party, and If you can pass a
tray with amusing refreShment
accessories, so much the better.
So as one small contribution that
may give fun and pleasure, we
suggest these funny shoppers for
bottles. So many bottles have
shoppers or caps that are de-
stroyed as you open them, so that
you must keep extra caps or stop
pers to "fill in" These are hand
carved of wood, with cork shoppers
attached, and they are in many
amusing shapes-caricaturing well
known types. You may even find
some that will look like your
friends. Most Of them are rather
bibulous looking, and all are
funny. And best Of all, they are
not expensive. They are just IS
cents each. A pair or g quartet
Of them will make a grand gift
for q bachelor or for a feminine
housekeeper.
The Washington times., 1937-03-26

THERE'S NEWS mems clothes this seasoneVen to the
shape and width Of the lape suit Here you see the new
peaked p rounded modified in that they are not so
different those past They are
shown in suit of new tick pattern very subdued and with
faint overpaid It is in gray with the ovepaid in mild rust
tone For the name the store where you find It, call
District 1000 Extension 459 during business hours write
The Washing ton Times Fashion Department enclosing SELF
addressed, stamped envelope.
The Washington times., 1937-03-26

For names Of stores showing
the items described here, call
District 1000, Extension 459,
during business hours, or write
Miss LaviIle At The Times, en-.
closing stamped, self addressed
envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
SLIM HOPES HELD
 FOR LOST FLYERS

New Lebanon, N. Y.. July 2o.-- (UP)--Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt said today that her hopes for the safety of Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were "slim ones." Attending the annual cx- hibition of the Columbia County League for Arts and Crafts, she said she feels sure Miss Earhart's last words-if she is dead--were, T have no regrets" ITO her 1t was worth the cost" she said. T only hope Amelia went quickly and that she was not subjected to great pain before she died.
 of course we all hope they may have been picked up by a boat with out wireless and are safe. But l be- lieve our hopes are slim ones.
 "While a great many people felt her flight had no commercial im- portance and that 1t was all Q stunt, I believe we soon will agree that 1t did have commercial importance. 1t is hard to believe Q woman as fine as Amelia Earhart failed to contribute in her last flight"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

to be held at Highland Country Club, Town of Westfield, Saturday, July 24th. J. Harold Murray played leading roles in the stage successes Rio Rita," Tumble Inn" and Captain Jinks." With Mary Roland he co-starred in Face the Music. ? He has appeared in screen produc- tions with Myrna Loy. Wheeler and Woolsey, Joe E. Brown. Fred Allen, Eddie Cantor, and many others. On the air he has appeared in Paul Whiteman and Rudy valle pro- grams.
 Since retiring from professional entertaining, he has become presi- dent of the ..ebco Brewing Com- pany of Hartford, Conn.
 j. Harold Murray may be heard every Sunday over station WTIC at p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
Local School Repairs to Cost $114,OOO
WPA Funds Available For Renovations In
 Various Buildings
Federal Administration Approves of Expenditure of $0O,OOO on Projects Works Program Under
 Direction of Inspector White Progressing

workers, jobs which amount to about $6,000, will be finished before September 9, the opening day of school.
 School Projects The WPA program includes pro- jects, three of which have been started, in seven local schools, listed as follows: Webster, Walsh, Slocum Washington, Maloney, Driggs and Welton. The approved set-up calls for assistance from the Works Pro- gress Administration to the extent of some $90,000, with about $1s,000 more to be supplied by the muni- cipal government. All of these jobs will be started before the opening of school. MT. White said today. He further stated that there was some much incidental data in re- gard to these projects that 1t would be almost impossible to explain them until they were well under way. He did point out however that they involved painting, repairing, fence construction, grading and general interior improvements.
 Crew At Work
 The local crew of men working now on jobs in the local schools which will be finished before the opening day will have completed quite a bit of repairing before the end of the summer. A brief outline of the work, explained by the local inspector, is as follows:
 Crosby High school: Laying of new tile floor in cafeteria kitchen and installation of @ new cooking range. Also the expansion of the actual available floor space in the cafeteria by 2,875 square feet, this to be done by transforming the old blacksmith shop room in the basement into an annex to the regular cafeteria. No walls will be broken down, 1t was explained today. There will simply be an additional room. There will also be a small dining room for teachers fixed up and the installa- ton of a new dishwashing machine.
 Other Schools
 Hopeville: Painting of entire in- terior of the building.
 Bishop street school and Webster school: Erection of fences around the property.
 Chase school: There will be two new doors put up at this point.
 Leavenworth High school; At thii building the material has been nov. ed out of a room on the first fiooi in order that the printing shop al the school will have two rooms tt work in instead of the usual one.
 The local inspector said today that it was quite possible that the Wilby High school WPA job. one which has involved an amount of about 10000, will be finished before Octo- Der 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

Repair and construction work in the local public high and grammar schools of Waterbury, involving a total expenditure $ll4,000, all but $24, 1000 of this amount coming from the WPA, was outlined today by John F. White, local inspector of school buildings.
 Some of the work has been start ed already in connection with the WPA and practically all of this con- struction and repair work will be completed by the end of the year. The regular summer work being carried on at the present time in the high and grammar schools by the board of education crew of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
1OOBabies Nominated
 In Popularity Contest
Spirited Campaign Opens for City's Most Popular
 ChiId-Entries Close Tomorrow Night

Entries to the Most Popular Baby Contest of The Democrat close to- morrow night at 6 o'clock.
 Every baby whose supporters seek the $100 grand prize must have an appointment for the free picture to be taken by the official photogra- pher before then. The official pho- i tographer is Thomas Studio, Brown Building, telephone 3-1062. Now here's @ word of advice to those who have received notice that their baby candidates are entered Silver Spoons
 Come to The Democrat office AT ONCE and ask for the Contest Manager. There's a beautiful silver spoon waiting for your favorite baby and for every baby entered in the Contest.
 Also, you should get your sub- scription blanks immediately so that you can start getting votes to help baby win the $l0o cash and fine loving cup. Or some of the other prizes, S200 cash in all, fine portraits, and specail awards.
 About 100 babies already are entered in the Contest. But that doesn't mean that YOUR favorite baby hasn't an equal chance to win The opportunity is UP TO YOU.
 Votes Are Easy
 If you have, say, twenty friends who are not now having The Dem. ocrat delivered at their homes anc they sign the subscription blank for YOUR baby, why your baby will have 4,000 votes, 200 for every sub. scription, PLUS the 500 votes re- ceived when the entry blank is filed You'll find that everybody you know likes The Democrat. They'd all like to have it delivered at their homes.
 You don't have to collect. Just have them sign the subscription blank and the carrier will call around at the end of the week and collect the small sum.
 Ready, Set Go!
 GET a head start on these sub- scriptions. Time counts and time will determine who wins the best pTiIeS, LlIHe dHu 1OO dIlu yOuI friends and relatives.
 Waterbury certainly must be a healthy place to live. There can't be better looking babies anywhere Peek at the four youngsters whose pictures appear today, rliarkin their entrance in the Contest.
 Chubby
 Chubby is the word for Robert ouilette, eight months, son of Mrs Adele Ouilette, of 905 Bank street If he isn't going to carry the ball when a line plunge is needed, then we'll do no more guessing about the future. The quarterback will be saying, Signals. Ouilette back" in another twelve or fourteen years seems to us.
 A Brunette
 Miss Eva CurZi, three years daughter of MT. and Mrs John Cur. zi of 10 Fuller street, appears to be the studious type. But that slight upward lift of the eyes bespeaks just the faintest touch of coquetry and isn't there @ smile lowering around the mouth corners?
 Big, Brown Eyes
 The camera caught Marie Di Fe- lise, two years and two months daughter of MT. and Mrs. Cesar Di- Felise, of 66 Sumac street, just when the photographer said, now smile
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

pretty" There wasn't quite time, apparently, and Marie appears slightly puzzled. But that wistful expression is attractive, isn't 1t? And those large eyes will cause many a man to wonder about the light that lies, not SO?
 Brains in Bumps
 Those bulges on the brow of An- thony Romanauskas, six months, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Ro- manauskas of 232 Congress avenue, are known as bumps of knowledge As they say In Yankee land "Them's brains" From the intent expression around Anthony's eyes we'd say he is thinking hard about making Q grab for the colored bal the camera expert just showed him Even money he gets 1t, too. Come on in the Contest while you have time, folks. There's nothing hard about getting subscriptions tt The Democrat and there's fun in winning prizes and having baby! picture appear in the paper. Not Much Time
 Not much time, is right. But i only takes few minutes for th free picture to be taken when you have your appointment. The Thom as Studio sends the picture to tn Contest Manager when 1t is read and then you are notified.
 Remember, you who are entere, and have received the official no tice: Come in and get the fine sil yer spoon which is the present fo your baby.
 DON'T PUT THINGS OFF.
 DO TT NOW and then you won have to be sorry about being late.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
THREE HELD FOR
 TRAFFIC COURT

Three alleged motor vehicle viola tors were given continuances to the Monday session of traffic, court when arranged at today's sesion oi city court.
 They are: Louis L. Brandmeyer Jr., 42. of IS Alma street, charged with violating the rules of the road
 John DeLorenzo, 22, of 249 Bishop street, charged with violating the rules of the road.
 Rolando Ciano, 2S, of 825 East Main street, charged with violat. ing tne rules of the road.
 Each was notified yesterday tc appear in court today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
FrdterndL Neus
Townsend Lodge

Ohicers of Townsend Lodge of Odd Fellows were installed last evening at Odd Fellows hall by District Deputy Harold Newman and the members of his staff.
 The new officers are: George E. Mercy, grand; George Anderson, vice-grand; William J. Davis, re- cording secretary; A. E. Taylor, financial secretary; Ernest G. Bur- dett, treasurer. Refreshments were served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
ACTRESS GETS RARE WATCH

Della Lind was presented with @ diamond watch that has a thin-cut sapphire for a crystal instead of the usual clear crystal. It is easy to see the numerals. and yet the gem does- n't look like the face of a watch, but more like a jeweled bracelet. The watch came from Vienna.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
Patriotic Order

Mrs. Myrtle Hotchkiss of Union City was assisted by past pres- ident Mrs. Bertha Northrup of Waterbury last evening in in- stalling officers of Camp l7, Pa- triotic Order of America. The session took place in Engineers hall and following the farmol pro- gram refreshments were served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
POPULAR RADIO
 STAR INVITED
J. Harold Murray to En- certain at ScOviII's Out.
 ing Saturday, July "A

Through the cooperation and ef- forts of James McGrath of Water bury, Conn. the services of J. Har- old Murray will be rendered for Scovills mammouth outing which is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
AYiglsanese

Mary D. Mecca, president, was in charge of 6 session of the Aviglianese auxiliary last evening in Moose hall, after which @ social was held. The following committee was in charge of refreshments: Mrs. Rose Pitsone, Mrs. Louise Clarmonte, secretary; Grace Ver- rasiro, treasurer; Mrs. Angeline Nardozzi, Mrs. Angeline Verrastro, viyienne, Rosa and Anna Lucia The next meeting will be August 16.
 Odd Fellows
 Thursday evening ct Odd Fell lows hall the newly elected off, cers of Asantawae encampment of odd Feilaws will be officially installed. The program will be conducted under the direction of Alfred H. Weimer, past district deputy grand monarch and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
DANCED UNDER PROTEST

Buddy Ebsen, featured in Mo- Ms Broadway Melody of 1888, went to dancing school under pro- test, because he thought dancing was "sissified." .....o-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
BUILD VILLAGE

Catalina Island is "golng native.' Paramount studio has built com plete South Sea Island village on this famous resort island off the coast of Southern California, for scenes in the Lucien Hubbard tech- nicolor production "Ebb Tide"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
Things You Find Out About HOIIywood-
By CAROLE LOMBARD

communications nobody ever been able to figure which lets filling station proprietor in Canoga Park twenty miles from Hollywood for instance your hasn't been renewed before find 1t out yourself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

capital demanding interrupt production annoy players time many people would be very devil bet you the liberties in their pickle factories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20
LENoRE kI0HT wlN0ARD who holds 7 World's ReeoFdsi

nEING Camel smoker for over four years, ID Lenore Is well qualified to say: "Its grand the way Camels help me enjoy eating, even when I've been feeling tense." Yes, good digestion is aided by smoking Camels. Camels help speed up the flow of digestive Auids-incfease alkalinity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

members of his staff. The install lation vii lbe held after the regu- lar meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

beginning contrary anatomical his her hands bigger than other the body when before the SOmemes takes for them to retur tO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

CarOe Lombard one of HolywOOds IOveliest leading ladies' is Walter Winches guest-coumnist today Win che who is away vacation during July will have Don Ameche as his guestcOlumnst tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

Hollywood shouldn't worried losing mnomer. There is holly, and there wood talking place with tall h Hollywood biz problem by picking title which something with the picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

does arriving in Holly the second thing the closed job because bakes in the sun and the seats get at night when the dew gathers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

The wise would rather be called and slapped the back by grip the social without parties but not without the approval operation of the technicians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

of the topnotch players directors writers and v Hollywood peerng Encino Van Nuys North Hollywood Hills Brentwood Heights Brentwood Bel Air. Homby Hills Pacific Palisades and Fnrdge not to mention Santa Monica Mabu and Laguna Beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

New York columnsts actors than re actors York columnLs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

still be columnsts for Walter Winchen during of July the following stars; Kay Glenn Mccarthy James Montgomery Fage Elsie Robinson Loretta Young and Jack Pearl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

The town nter about Christmas than towns blanketed white matles during the Yuede the natives rife walop out of tin trees which line the boulevard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

customers having magic place beautiful with crushed movie wait working behind toIng senogaphers but the truth that there just pretty girls proportion to population in Dallas, Texas. Atlanta, Ga.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

After one performance the hand trouble goes to often this is permanent0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

It's tough struggling young extras when they are on the sets-but it's million times harder has-b recognized anywhere
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

An actor knows he's slipping when he doesn't win f end of picture and actress when the script doesn't to kiss the leading man at least once.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

The happiest moment, Is when preview really "clc critics unanimous because after a that's achie we all live for iL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

More than this It's geography all example poverty road to the major studios times longer than the road from the major studios poverty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

shocking moment in the life of a player betm at the top comes did Ferc March in "A Star Is the producer Tt isn't the lead but it's better part
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

There is other community in the world but HoI other industry but motion pictures and nothing but last nights preview
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

The only time Hollywood the the call sheet The considering erecting monument the fe low schedule age
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

The biggest dsilusionment mail instead of criticism e9 per cent atery request for graphs That intelligent of worth which comes one hundred letters s a treasured thing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

Parisiennes are eating whale meat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

Every player should spend at least two months livi western each year-but the trouble with that body'S too busy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-20

There should be . society for de-bunkng Hollywood instance I'm supposed to be party gver and I've sai oe outstanding in the past ten years. I'm really girl. tNne F. MJ