davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
Facing the Torture Stake

Brian O'Nel and his Indian
friend, Red Feather, were stumb-
ling through a dense forest in
Southern Kentucky, hunting for a
bandit renegade named Cheney.
Suddenly Red Feather ducked back
into the foliage and pulled Brian
after him. What's the matter 2"
asked O'Neil. Ugh! You see," re
piled Red Feather. Red Feather
was an old Indian and Brian was
only a boy IS years old.
In a few moments Brian saw the
season for the quick fade out. I"
For there, coming down the trail,
was Cheney and four Indians.
Cheney's arm was in a sling. The
Delaware Indian, who was Red
Feather, strung his bow and pulled
the string taut; then he released
his missile of death and it struck
one Indian in the throat. The
others were alarmed and one saw
Brian and started war-whooping,
but Brian calmly took aim and
pulled the trigger. THAT redskin
jumped three feet in the air and
landed stiff as board" he quoted.
The Indians darted behind trees
and Brian and Red Feather couldn't t
shoot But one Indian ran at Red
Feather and they started wrestling
They fell out of sight behind a
dead log, but presently the young
warrior stood up and pounded On
his mighty chest with a bloody fist.
Brian shot from the hip and a
black hole appeared in the forehead
of the brave. Brian went over to
Red Feather who was clutching at
a gaping slash in his abdomen. Red
Feather died in few minutes.
Brian lodged just in time to es-
cape an arrow. He laid down by
the log and started firing at the
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
Clayton School Herald
CO-EDITORS:
RAYMOND HUDSON JANICE SHORT

aviator for a gang of ruthless kill
ers and did. One day when 1 was
flying a load of slaves over to the
Boss's mansion I noticed below a
mountain which had been erupting
for only a short while and as
knew that when that certain noun
tain erupted it would do SO for
quite a few days, I saw my chance
to get rid of the whole gang as 1
was supposed to take the boss and
the rest of the gang back on my
return trip.
I pulled out the throttle at full
speed and headed straight for the
mansion. I unloaded the slaves as
fast as possible and started back
with the gang. When we were a
few miles from the mountain l told
the co-pilot to take over; that 1
wanted to talk with the boss and
so he did. When 1 got out of the
chair I hit the co-pilot over the
head with a wrench and immed-
lately took over 1 knew that
there was lever that, if you pull
ed it, would open the floor in the
next room. When 1 got directly
over the volcano I pulled the lever
and dumped the gang in the vol
cano. When I landed in the field
the police were there to greet me.
The captain started, "Son you have
done very good deed and on be
half of the police force 7 give you
this medal for bravery"
Merrick Horn
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
Little Bow Blue

Before Field wrote this poem in
1887, he was only a struggling
newspaper man in Chicago. It's
publication made him famous over
night for he was Immediately rec
ognized as the laureate of child
hood. His name was well below
ed one, and during the last years
of his life he conducted a column
called Sharps and Flats for the
Chicago Daily News. This feature
numbered its readers by the tens
of thousands.
The little toy dog is covered with
dust,
But sturdy and stanch he stands;
And the little toy soldier is red
with rust,
And his musket moulds in his
hands.
Time was when the little toy dog
was new,
And the soldier was passing fair,
And that was the time when our
Little Boy Blue
Kissed them and put them there.
Now, don't you 60 till l come" he
said,
"And don't you make any noise!"
So toddling off to his trundle-bed
He dreamt Of the pretty toys.
And as he was dreaming, an angel
song
Awakened our Little Boy Blue
Oh, the years are many, the years
are long,
But the little toy friends are
truel
Ay, faithful to Little Boy Blue they
stand
Each in the same old place,
Awaiting the touch of little hand,
The smile Of a little face.
And they wonder, as waiting these
long years through,
In the dust of that little chair,
What has become Of our Little Boy
Blue
Since he kissed them and put
them there.
From "A Book of
Treasured Poems"
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25

Indians, but he didn't hit any be-
cause suddenly something exploded
and he saw stars. 1t felt like
Niagara Falls was pouring down
on him when he woke up, but it
was only rain.
He was taken to hut where he
was told that he would die at the
torture stake. When night came a
large form stood in the doorway of
the hut. The persons voice told
him to be quiet. Suddenly he felt
the cold steel of a knife cutting
away his bonds. The man was a
French trader and had been adopt
ed into the tribe. when you get
out of this hut, run" That was
all he said before he left.
Brian ran 25 miles to town and
was put in safe hands, but wasn't
he an Indian fighter? Hadn't he
killed two Indians and faced the
torture stake? From that day on
people called him Indian Fighter"
Ray Hudson
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
He Isn't a Hunter

Twas the day before the 4th of
July and all through the woods not
a creature was stirring, not even
a moose. At least that is what
P. K Martin thought. He had
taken a vacation in the north
woods. He had hoped to get a
moose but at the end of week he
was starting to think that he would
be lucky to get polecat. He had
even dug hole in hopes that an
animal might get in it. 1t was this
trap which he was looking for
when he found it in a most unde-
sired way. He fell in it. After
thoroughly bawling himself out he
looked up to see a moose gazing at
him in, what seemed, merriment.
P. K. Martin shot at it and missed
but he thought that he scared it
away. Finally he dug some steps
with his hatchet but he didn't
climb out right away. Just as he
stuck his head out a very large,
soft, wet tongue gave him a most
undesired kiss. He shot and this
time the moose fell When P. K.
got to it, the moose got up and
hooked its antlers in his belt. The
moose took him to a stream and
dumped him in it.
When Mr. P. K Martin got home
he had no moose.
Wells Campbell
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
Our National Anthem

During the war of 1912, Francis
Scott Key was sailing down the
Chesapeake Bay He was sailing
at the time of the bombardment of
Fort McHenry and was made a
prisoner
All that night he watched the
shells 60 off and in the quick fash
es of light he could see the Amer
lean flag. Toward morning when
the firing stopped, Key couldn't see
anything, but when "dawn's early
light" showed the American flag
still standing, he was greatly re
1ieved.
During that hour Key wrote the
first verse of The Star Spangled
Banner. He wrote the other verses
on his journey home.
Joyce Montague
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
My Medal

When was in the secret services
I was told to try to get job as an
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
ADVICE TO BACK
SEAT DRIVERS
Calmness in Emergencies and
Quiet Assistance Real Help:
Check Headlamps
DANGEROUS SPORTS


If you are a back seat driver
don't apologize. Back seat driving
can be a big help to the person at
the wheel, if it is done in the right
way. In an emergency, don't
scream or grab at the wheel. Don't
nag the driver with constant ad-
vice, nor argue with him. Instead
the Delaware Safety Council sug-
gests that you can be a real help
by watching road markings, read
ing maps, watching for trains and
taking care of the other details of
motoring which draw the attention
of the driver from the road. Assist
him quietly and in way that
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
Almost Killed

was riding along in my covered
wagon when suddenly heard such
a loud rasping noise. 1t was a
large airplane flying low. The
horses became frightened, they
started running. Now they were
going 10, 20 miles an hour. Sud
denly I looked up. I saw that I
was going to crash into a big tree.
1 covered my eyes and soon found
myself dead.
Whewi What a book!
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
OWN METHOD

The first officer called a deckhand
to him and said: 60 below and
break up that poker game.
The sailor was away for the better
part of an hour. When he returned
the officer barked: did you break
up that gamer"
''Yes, SIR" said the sailor.
What in thunder took you so
long?" demanded the officer.
We'll, SIR" the sailor replied, II
had only three pence to start
with"
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
Switzerland Authorities
Put Ban on Spy Hotels

BERNE, SWITZERLAND. Swiss
military authorities have asked the
governments of a number of cantons
in the fortified or frontier zones of
Switzerland to refuse to issue or re
new licenses to foreigners for run
ming restaurants. inns or hotels.
Swiss counter-cspionage agents
have found that restaurants, inns
and hotels operated by foreigners
in Switzerland have in some cases
become espionage centers.
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
POEMS
our VnrIx Cifr

POEMS
New York City
The Dutch settled along the coast
They said it was the place they like
most
New Amsterdam was its first
name
To New York it changed when the
English came.
New Jersey
AtlanticOcean is on the east
Delaware River on the west
New Jersey has good farms to say
the least
While for business and pleasure the
vests the best
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania was settled by Will
liam Penn.
It's much larger now than it was
then.
From this state much coal is mined
Also lots of oil is refined.
Written by Nancy Bamberger,
Grade 5, in connection with Social
Studies.
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25

won't distract. N
thing as 4 goos Iaets n
headlamps manu. nulIes Ion
A minor eolIis!. u'ed Il t..T /
front fender Off, ,,.- Faics i
lamp out Of line r1a.''sa& !.
beam is too Iow ! t'e
sbasd sing a maximum yssr a; :. !
lights blind ann. !, i9o |
Check the adi-s. gSlua aearg II
lights after even : .a'at 4
bump Coastirg sl.g
- 1ilie are a LOT ~ :
less you are prsttv = ~ m /
easy e get hurt !, ea't |
rl,as.I 5qies from Tie D,59s...e H.. Il
Council to rememf j.. s,''a's
hind Never New hook yoor j.
2 Never coag+ : 'F'g "a
it ha been blocL.s 4 I ;t'.
pose " '-'c:.
3 Never skate
walks after 2 tbo., S1ee,S
has made them i. = S&
playing where a. ray
60. a4''1la
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
Exception?

Teacher-Do not forget that we
have to start most things from the
bottom of the ladder.
Bobby (slyly)-Please, sir, how
about when you are escaping from
a fire?
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25

You can guess what it was. When
he reached home he had to bury
his clothes and his car he didn't use
for a couple of months. This hunt
ing was his first and his last.
Modal Rowlinson
Smyrna times., 1940-01-25
Overlooked

How did George break his leg?"
We'll. do you see those steps over
there?"
"Yes."
George didn't"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
DEBATERS WILL
COMPETE FEB. 8

Michigan State Normal College
mems debate team will compete in
tournament Feb. at Michigan
State College. Lansing, according
to an announcement by the Normal
speech department.
The question for debate this
year is tentatively worded as Re
solved. That the United States
should form a defense alliance
with other nations OF the Western
Hemisphere. This wording was
recommended at the state confer.
-ence of Pi Kappa Delta, honorary
speech fraternity. when II met in
Lansing earlier this month. Three
other questions that had been con-
sidered by the national committee
were concerned with the restriction
of agricultural aid, the administra.
ton of relief, and the national debt.
For the first time Pi Kappa Del
ia will sponsor debate tourna-
ment for freshmen, which will be
-Aeld-lp- kalamazoo.
At the first meeting of the Mems
Debate al the local college 10 were
present. five being those who were
members last year.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17

-SePhemeEes- Michigan state
Normal College held ;heir first
class mixer Of the year Wednes-
day evening in the Fred Green ball
room OF Charles McKenny Hall
Entertainment was provided by
games and dancing, the former IN
der the direction of Melvin Giles,
who was the M. c." OF the eve
ming. The games were designed TO
help the "sophs' mix
Miss Audrienne Wright and
Ralph Chapman were the co-chair-
men for the Mixer. They were as
sisted by the following commit
tees. entertainment-Miss Jean
Schumann, chairman, Olin Cox,
Miss Bernice Sayers, and ROLAND
Langerman; refreshments 49, VIII
liam Quinn, chairman. and Jean
Atkinson: floor committee-Miss
Dorothy Mitchell, chairman. and
Miss Betty Baker; business com
mittee Miss Betty Jackson. chair
man, Carl Schram. and William
Hops.
Prof. and Mrs. Simon f. Eager
strom and Mrs. Florence l.. Lyman
were chaperones.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Brownrigg and Prof. and
Mrs. j r. Alden.
Refreshments OF pumpkin pie
and coffee were enjoyed in the cafe
terra
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Bunton
Highland Park. were here for the
special services at the Friends
church Sunday morning and We're
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
NOungs.
Guests Sunday evening at the
o. X. Darling home included Mrs.
Ruth Boyer, Mrs. Carrie Kline
and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cook. De-
troit, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rich
ards and daughter, Gail, and Mrs.
Ida Prince, Wayne. and Miss
Bessie Richards, Milan.
Wallace Colts, who was taken I'll
soon after entering Cleary College
will not return until the first Of
the year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Colts and
son Wallace entertained at dinner
Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Colts
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17

Adaline, Kalamazoo, were guests
wednesday and Thursday OF
Mrs. Alkaline Gorton and Mr..
and Mrs Leland Gorton and
daughter, Lelanel.
Wallace Colts. who has been
IN with influenza The past two
weeks. is able To be out Of the
house. While in, he received calls
from Arthur Colts, Waterford,
Mr. and Mrs. Athur Bechtel, De-
troit. and Leon Stocum and son.
David, Ypsilanti.
Mrs. Alkaline Gorton, Willis,
has been spending the past week
with her son and daughter-in-
law. Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Gorton,
Martz Rd.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Carey,
Paint Creek. were guests Thurs
day at the Ralph Colts home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Registration Cards in
Detroit Used up Before
All Registrars Listed

Detroit, Oct. Il ms - Oftic
ials today were faced with the
problem OF making plans to regi-
ster several thousand men between
the ages Of 81 and sc who were
turned away Wednesday when the
supply of registration cards was
not sufficient.
At the same time, it was disclos-
ed that 226,452 men signed up in
Detroit alone for selective ser
vice. 1t had been estimated that
$4,000 would register in the mo-
tor city.
In Detroit, the supply shortage
became acute as early as noon
Wednesday. An emergency order
for more forms was sent to Ian
sing hut It was not until $50 p.
m. that the new supply reached
Detroit. by that time. many pros
pective registrants had become
weary Of standing in line and left.
In many instances, volunteer
workers followed the same pro-
cedure after they became tired
sitting aroung doing nothing in
particular.
Col. +. Fred Thornton. head of
the Wayne County draft board,
said those who were unable 10 re-
gister because of lack OF forms
certainly seem to have a valid
excuse and It is only reasonable
to persume that they will be Civ
en- another opportunity to regis.
ter"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17

and son Larry. Worthwhile, and Da-
yid Stocum. Ypsilant.
Lester Hamilton. Detroit. spent
Tuesday at the Peyton Draper
home. His mother Mrs. Nora Ham
ilton. returned home with him for
couple OF weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Petit enter
tanned a party OF friends from De
troit. Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Colts and
son Wallace were guests Thursday
evening at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs Henry Hammond, Stony
Greek.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17

day that all important grand
jury witnesses have been rounded
up. At the same time. the state
proceeded with plans TO conduct
the trials of more than 500 per-
sons who were indicted on charges
q conspiracy between the under
world and law enforcing agencies.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Rural Events

TODAY
Begole
r. c. Circle of Begole Sunday
School meets with Mrs. Jason
Clark at o'clock
Cherry Hill
Womans Society of Christian
Service, Unit II. will give annual
bazaar, chicken and ham supper
at church house.
London
Macon Rural Circle will meet at
the home of Mrs. Alice Ergle. Dun
dee.
Sheldon
Men of this community may at
tend the Methodist Mems Fall
Rally in the First Methodist Church,
Ann ArbOr.
Stony Creek
Womans Society OF Christian
Service will meet in church parlors.
Dinner at noon.
BelIeville
Regular meeting OF The
Emergency Society" will be at the
home of Mrs. Lester Hanna at
p. m.
OCTOBER 10
Jacksonville
Chicken supper to be served at
the hall.
London
Young people and intermediate
class of London Church will hold
a Halloween party at the church.
sheldon
Walker School p. T. A. will pre-
sent a stephen Foster Musical at
the Sheldon Church at p. m.
Canton Center
The Canton-Beck home nursing
group will meet at the home OF
Mrs. Frank Fedell.
Paint Creek
Christian Endeavor social and
business meeting will be held at
the home of Rev. and Mrs. Charles
]. Carey.
OCTOBER 10
stony Creek
stony Creek Grange will spon-
sor a dance at the hall.
Frains Lake
Ladies' Aid Society will serve a
chicken dinner at the Dixboro
Church after the football game in
-A-t---A- ~
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
RECONsIDERs Resolution

Detroit, Oct II --AP - A con-
Yention committee of the Ameri-
can Lutheran Church reconsider
ed today a resolution proposing a
partial merger with the Missouri
synod and the United Lutheran
Church. The resolution. introduc-
ed in convention by the Rev. Paul
J. MacKenson of Baltimore, pro-
posed immediate establishment Of
pulpit and altar fellowship among
the three branches of Lutheran
churches.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
PRODUCTION SETS MARK

Detroit, Oct. II ms - Auto
mobile production this week will
establish a record for the year
with 1920 cars and trucks CON-
ing off assembly lines compared
with the previous high of 111,32l
units produced last week and a
mark Of 69.75S for the cores
ponding week OF 1889. Automo.
tive News said today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
S. w.
YpsiIanti

Southwest Ypsilanti. Mich. Oct.
17-Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cortner. De
troit. were week end guests of Mrs.
Lawrence Diehr. Sunday they took
their aunt. Mrs. Clara Moore for a
long ride and later entertained her
at their home.
Miss Ruth Wardle. Cement City.
was home for Sunday having spent
the week end with Mrs Arthur
Van Zee. Toledo.
Miss Helen Gallon, Detroit. and
Vern Swartz. Novi. were guests
Sunday at the Waldo Wardle home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
HOUSING SITE RECOMMENDED

Battle Creek. Oct. TAP A
site in Battle Creeks southwestern
suburban section was recommended
Wednesday for $50 dwellings the
government will build for non
commissioned officers at Fort Gus
ter. AS soon as the site is ap-
proved by officials at Washington,
an SS75.000 construction program
Is expected to get under way.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
TuttIe Hill
FRIENDS CHURCH HOLDS
RAlLY DAY OBSERVANCE

futile Hin, Mich. oct IL
rev. Charles Hoele, formerly OF
Inn Arbor. but now diving in
Florida gave the sermon. both
morning and evening at the
friends church.
Rally Day was observed with
N appropriate program during
he Sunday school hour
There was a large attendance
i, both sessions. Special music
sas given by the male quartet,
.omnosed Of Edwin Adiska, par-
sin Younes. Woodrow Jones and
Iazen Thompson. Mrs. Martin
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
TO START TRIALS

Detroit. Oct. II ms - with
the arrest of Manuel Alperin,
sought for several months as
witness, Circuit Court Judge Ho-
mer T. Ferguson announced to-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17

department.
Football was enjoyed by the men
OF the group and Eany freshmen
who will be history majors were
welcomed to the club for the first
time.
Miss Martha Walters was elected
president. Election of other ONO
ers will take place at the next
meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
ROAST ENJOYED
BY HISTORY CLUB

A wiener roast was enjoyed by
members of the History Club OF
Michigan State Normal College
Wednesday evening at the home
OF their faculty advisor, Prof. s.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Keith Mcdonald

The little son born oct to
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mcdonald
has been named Keith Edward.
Mrs. Mcdonald was formerly
Miss Ruth Martin.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17

Hearl sang "The Ninety and
Nine"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Entertain Class

Friday evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Adiska entertained Il
members OF their sunday School
class Music and games We're a
part Of the evenings entertain
ment. after which lovely refresh
ments were served.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
NORMAL NEWS
College Calendar


p. Theaer Players, Charles Mckenny han
p. ms Charles McKenny Hall
1880 D. m.-Godfeather Starkweaher Hail.
m-Industra Education Club Charles Mehehhy nan
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Halstead
and daughters. Heather ana
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
OCTOBER %
IBcllevillc

Book Club Group will meet at
the home of Mrs. Fred Rowlader,
Columbia and Main SITS, for the
first fall meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Sophomore Class Members
Enjoy First Mixer Of Year

eeeheteFs OF Michigan STAG Fagerstrom Of he history
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-31
Phone Rate Cut
Order Is Rumored

OLYMPIA -The state public
service department within the next
week or two will issue an order
setting forth findings on rates and
service OF Pacific Telephone a
Telegraph Co. against which II
conducted = lengthy statewide In
vestigation.
Director Don g. Abel said the
department was revising . pre-
liminary draft OF the final order.
He refused 10 reveal or confirm
reports IL would direct tho COM
pany TO reduce phone rates about
the state by $1,000. 600.
The order Will supplement the
departments findings issued In
July. In which II denied the phone
companys petition for metered
service In Seattle, higher long dis
lance rates between Washington
cities, higher phone rates and pass
Ing on Of municipal occupation
taxes directly 10 customers.
The 1899 legislature appropriated
$500. 900 for the department 10
make the investigation. which WA
conducted In Seattle and other
cities about the state.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-31

Candidates for "Incklest- Man
In-Town" arc the four Tacoma
men who held No. 1888 in tho draft
lottery.
That number was the next 10 last
plucked out OF the huge bowl IN
Washington. p. C.. and those for
Inmates who held 1888 will be the
last men called for service.
Taeoma's 1883 were Thurlow
Roy Grubb. eis No. St Philip
Robert Kioeppel. 500 East saith ~. !.
Conrad Miller, 2i3i so. sheridan
ave. and Harold Winston Church
III. 6i8is No. Pine st
Actually. tho last number drawn
was 1880. but that's higher than
any Of Taooma's draft hoard mum
bcrs go. No. 1888 vas the s.eaeth
number drawn.