davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1940-01-09

can any one hope to gain by that?
Our country is neutral. He can't be
held as prisoner of war"
They know that Cameron can tell
them about the big offensive that is
being planned for late this week.
They know that he knows the plans
decided upon at the last war confer
ence between the allied leaders.
That's why he, was kidnapped. At
the same time, the incendiary pow
der was planted with your baggage
as a sort of afterthought. It would
strike a severe blow to France to lose
the st. Croix, and 1t was hoped its
destruction might cause Ill feeling
in the United States because the
lives of American citizens on board
were jeopardized or lost"
Claire felt tears coursing down
her cheeks, tears of happiness. Bill
was alive! He was alive! And she
had thought him dead! True, he
was in danger, terrible danger, but
he was alive. ". Y" had con-
vinced her of that.
Claire Volunteers.
"What-what can I do to ,help?"
she asked, eagerly I'll do anything
anything to help Bill-Mr. Cam
eron."
Il hoped you nigh volunteer" +"
the voice said in the darkness. I'VE
are desperately short of the right
sort Of people-people equipped by
intelligence and education and with
the courage to serve Are you sure
you have the nerve to go through
with very desperate venture-one
that may cost you your life should
you fail?"
IF it will help Mr.. Cameron
yes. I'll dare anything"
Remember, it will require quick
Wittedness as much as courage. Do
you think you can qualify?"
EYES," Claire said simply, and she
was certain in her own mind at
that moment that there was no dan
ger she wouldn't face, no terror she
wouldn't experience to help the man
she now knew she loved more than
life itself.
Good. Then listen closely. Word
must be got to Cameron to pretend
to break down and tell what he
knows about the allied war plans
He must tell the Germans the truth
when they force him to talk-except
in one particular. He must tell
them the big drive is to start at 10
am. on the day set"
But Mr.. Cameron would never
be tortured into revealing confiden-
tial information" Claire protested.
A New Strategy.
HE must tell. That's our new
strategy. Well let them know our
plans, but We'll set up our time IL
hours and still catch them unpre-
pared. Don't you see?
The new plans were now clear
to Claire, and she nodded in the
dark. The simple change would spell
Evening star., 1940-01-09
BromfieId, Novelist,
To Seek House Seat
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PALM SPRINGS. Calf, Jan. g.
Novelist Louis Bromfield said last
night he would seek election to Con-
gress from the 18th Ohio district
and indicated he would stress the
problems of the farmer in his cam
paign for the Democratic nomina-
ton.
Author of novel, The Farms,
Mr.. Bromfield owns 400-acre farm
near Mansfield, Ohio.
He said he would return to Ohio
early in February.
Evening star., 1940-01-09
Report on Cotton
Exports Is Issued
M tho Aceon;ota6 prosc

BY the Associated Press.
Sales of cotton and cotton prod
ucts under the export subsidy pro-
gram totaled 5,867, 900 bales up to
January 2, the Department of Agri-
culture said
The total included cotton products
equivalent to 100000 bales. 1t ex-
cluded cancellations due to the war,
which have amounted to 46,569
bales since December 81.
Evening star., 1940-01-09
Does Your
Nose Clog,
Spoil Sleep
and make you snore?

HERE'S MIGHTY GOOD NEWS If your
nose 'closes up at night and makes
breathing difficult, put few drops of
Vicks Va-tro-nol up each nostril..
RESULTS ARE so GOOD because Vicks
Va-tro-nol is expressly designed for
the nose and upper throat, where
transient congestion often hinders
breathing. You can actually feel it
90 to work bringing relief.
TRY IT TONIGHT enjoy the comfort
Vicks Va-tro-nol brings.
Evening star., 1940-01-09
There Are Two Ways
to Get at Constipation

Yes, and only two ways-before
and after it happens! Instead OF
enduring those dull, tired, head
achy days and then having to
take an emergency cathartic-why
not KEEP regular with Kelloggs
All-Bran? You can, if your con-
stipation is the kind millions have
due to lack Of bulk" in the
diet. For All-Bran goes right to
the cause of this trouble by
supplying the bulk" you need.
Eat this toasted, nutritious
cereal regularly with milk or
cream, or baked into mullins
drink plenty Of water, and see If
your life isn't a whole lot bright
er! Made by Kellogg's in Battle
Greek. If your condition is chron-
ic, it is wise to consult physician.
Evening star., 1940-01-09

citation of Securities Dealers Inc. which
states they do not necessarily reflect actual
transactions or firm bids or offers. but
unless otherwise indicated are as quoted
by the sponsors or iSsuers.
Indicates mot quoted by sponsorors or
iSSuers"
Evening star., 1940-01-09
ADVERTISEMENT,
ADV NIlSEWENI.
GIVE YOUR Lazy
LIVER THIS |
GENTLE NUDGE"

Follow Noted Ohio Doctors Advice
To Feel FTip-Top" In Morning!
If liver bile doesn't flow freely euery
day into your Observation-Disclosures
with its headaches and that "half-alive"
feeling often result. So step up that liver
bile and see how much better you should
feel! Just try DR.. Edwards Olive Tab
let's used so successfully for years by
DR.. F. M. Edwards for his patients with
constipation and sluggish liver bile.
Olive Tablets, being purely vegetable,
are wonderful! They not only stimulate
bile flow to help digest fatty foods but
also help elimination. Get box TODAY.
l5t, 30f, 60f. All drugstores.
Evening star., 1940-01-09
London Bar Silver
Reported by Smith

21Td. up Il Equivalent. 80 81 cents on
the dollar basis, 81 .O3). Bar gold. 1885,
unchanged. Equivalent, $3S.66O
Evening star., 1940-01-09
Bank Loans Register
$47,000,OO0 Drop
During Week
Third Consecutive Cut
After Steady Rise
Termed Seasonal
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Federal Reserve Board reported
the third consecutive weekly decline
of bank loans for commercial, in
dustrial and agricultural loans.
In 101 leading cities, these loans
declined $47,OO0,0OO in the week
ended December n, making a total
drop in the same cities of $63 ,000,-
900 in three weeks. The loans had
been climbing rapidly for II weeks
before that, and some officials at
tributed the recent drop to seasonal
factors.
Taking the last 20 weeks as
whole, business loans have made
net increase of $438,OOO,O0O in the
101 cities, and on December q, to-
tailed $4,353 ,0OO0 This was $527,-
100000 more than on the CORE
spending date of the previous year.
In the week ended December 27,
business loans declined $17.0OO,00O
in New York City, $13,000,000 in the
Chicago district, $6,0OO,000 in the
Boston district, $5,000,000 in the St.
Louis district, but increased $5,000,-
900 in the Atlanta district.
The boards statement gave the
following summary of assets and
liabilities on January 3, together
with changes for the week and with
the same week last year, in millions
of dollars:
Evening star., 1940-01-09
Now Amazing Proved
H ygienic Protection
| for Married Women

Thousands upon thousands of women
have now learned to use sensational,
scientific discovery for hygienic pur-
poses. This boon to womankind is not
Ia poison, yet actually kills germs at
contact. 1t is called Zonite, and its
action is amazing when used in a
douche. 1t instantly kills germs and
bacteria on contact, yet it IS one
douche proved safe-wiD not harm
delicate tissues. And Zonite deodor-
|izes-assures daintiness. Helps keep
one fresh, clean and pure. So sue
cessful has Zonite been that over TO-
100000 bottles have already been
used. Get Zonite from your druggist
today. It's surprisingly easy and eco
nomical to use. Ideal for feminine hy-
|giene. Follow the simple directions and
|enjoy proved hygienic protection that
you may never have known before.
Evening star., 1940-01-09
An open letter
to the motoring public

Advertising writer's can't make gasoline.
A bombardment of claims and counter claims has
broken loose and it may confuse the purchaser of
gasoline.
Since the public has right to be accurately
informed about the gasoines sold today the American
Oil Company wishes to make statement of policy
regarding its regular gasoline and special fuel
Comparing the quality of crude is Ugh.
Comparing anti-knock is enough. 1t is the total
of all the desirable quality characteristics that makes
good gasoline or motor fuel
This constitutes the only real yardstick for compari-
son. Fair comparisons should take in eve,y quality
good gasoline or motor fuel should have.
During the % years of its xstence, the American
Oil Company has not found necessary change the
names of its products Throughout all of this period, it
has kept faith by constantly 1nbr0Uzg its products
The American Oil Company has the largest and
most modern refining units in the world.
The achievements of its scientists and engineers
have been recognized among the most important
advances in chemical engineering.
The American Oil Company has the resources and
facilities furnish the best products and the highest
values obtainable from crude petroleum.
{2|:2;| 'a:|3 ISL
Evening star., 1940-01-09

We know what goes into Amoco-Gas and Ameri-
still do not have any equals in their respective fields.
Regardless of competitive claims we say this unquali-
fedly and without reservation.
AS to American Gas, we sell for exactly what it is
"a pure, "sweet," 1O0% petroleum product 1t is not
chopped up with added chemicals which
bustbe. Its full range of quality characteristics
from petroleum only. We don't try to make it premium
gas by merely calling it American Gas is the best
buy at regular gas price.
AS to Amoco-Gas, lis our premium motor fuel. 1t
costs more to make It's qvo,h more 1t does more. 1t
must sell for more You can not get real premium
fuel regular gas price AmocoG Gas instantly recog
nizabe as premium motor fuel by the velvey smooth
ness of the cars operation.
You can't get something for nothing We have faith
in the inherent common sense of the motoris-and in
his ability to separate fact from claim.
American Oil Company products are the finest
obtainabe. They backed by the entire of
the American Oil Company, and accepted by the public
as honest values, honestly described.
The remarkable increase in the sales of American Oil
Company products proves that the motorst continues
be discriminating and alert in recognizing the "Sgn
of Greater Values"
Evening star., 1940-01-09

Jan. 3. Jan. 27. 1889.
3,0S7 -173 + 1861
1914 - "a r 262
4.353 AZ r 527
315 Z 8
700 - Is - 1S4
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
ANSWERS.

During the years since Anrli
1885 when WPA became effective !"
December |. 1889 L total OF Sl3o.ooo,-
S38 has come to North Carolina.
,. Mr.. Cox was one OF the prln-
cipal owners OF the Cox Brothers
Company OF Philadelphia. largest
coal operating firm III America. anu
owners OF extensive coal fields n
PENNSYLVANIA. When the Fedora
Government learned OF his activities
IN the South steps were taken to con-
fiScate all the properties ne was con-
nected with. He laid the matter be-
fore Confederate authorities AT Rlch-
mond and was granted an honorable
discharge. He then went to Philadel-
phia. arranged his affairs. and lett
for Europe Before leaving. however
he placed 4 large stun OF money II
the hands OF an agent to be used :or
Southern prisoners Of war IN North
ern prison camps.
8. Following his Impeachment trial
before the North Carolina Legislature
President Grant appointed him post
master at Raleigh.
/. II was made unlawful to sell
intoxicating liquors within two miles
of a speaking place on the day the
political speaking was advertised to
be held. A fine Of ten to twenty-five
dollars was provided for violation Of
this act.
5. Dr.. Rupert Blue of near Laurin-
burg. Dr.. Blue was with the United
States public health bureau and was
sent to San Francisco in 1902 and
1904 to take charge of the campaign
to eradicate the disease.
6. The assembly Of 1870 rejected by
a vote OF 50 to 26 the proposition 10
require State officers and members
OF the general assembly to take such
an oath.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
OTHERS VIEWS
4 PLEA FOR JUSTICE.

To the Editor:
Justice sleeps. but never dies. Dr..
Douglas Freeman, OF Richmond. Viz
einia. editor and scholar. said in an
address at Hampton, Virginia, last
summer. Keep on asking and de-
handing your rights. There are
plenty goGd white people in the
South 10 whom you may appeal and
finally Get & hearing. | believe Dir.
Freeman was right. | believe there
are many good white people vino are
not aware Of conditions in some parts
If our country. and maybe in our
own community. We ask for no city.
all we ask is that justice be done. We
ear 10 law or laws that are applied
. all peoples alike. but we do fear
NY law that is interpreted for one
crouO differently from what it is for
another group or race.
The cenSUS OF d few years ago
bowed injusticeS as to the cNpendi-
ture Of public funds for education
rs applied to the races. The census
If 1880 showed brutally the story Of
opportunities offered to various
classes of school children in Amer
ca. The average expenditure for the
white children of the South was
S44.3l The average expenditure for
the Negro children of the South was
Sl2.57. which was little more than
one-fourth of what was spent for the
white children of the same section.
Georgia spent an average Of S35.42
for each white child and 1888 fol;
'ach Negro child The figures for
Mississippi show S45.34 against S5.45.
The three million Negroes of the
deep South have less than one-fir-
tecnth the opportunity for education
IF The average American white child.
There are two states in the South
which spend for education less than
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
To-Day .....
TODsY'S ANNIEERSARl

1737-Ethan Allan. leader OF Yer
mont Green Mountain Boys OF
Revolutionary :ume. leader IN Dor
der troubles. auihot. born al Lltch-
field. Conn. Died Feb. y. l.S9.
l8O4-Oakes A.ueS. Massachusetts
manufacturer. whose shovel was
legal tender II the west, builder OF
the Union Pacific Rail Road at the
solicitation Of Lincoln. born al
Easton. Mass. Died May s. 1873.
l8lO-Jeremiah s. Black. noteo
I. S. encouragement. born IN
Somerset county. Pa. Died at YORK
Pa. Aug. l9. 1888.
I82O-LouiSu Lane Drew. actress,
Philadelphia theatre manager. the
grand old lady" OF the stage. vile OF
a noted actor and mother OF noted
actors. born IN England. Died Aug
81. 1897.
l822-Theodore l. Cuyler. noted
BROOKLYN. y. y. Presbyterian clerg-
BROOKLYN y. y. Presbyterian
clergyman. born at Aurora, n. Y
Died Feb. %. 1909.
l835-Henry Wright. organizer
captain ot the Cincinnati Red Stock
ingS in 1856. the first full pro-
feSSional team in ba>ebalrS history
Boston'> manager when National
League organized in 1876, born in
England. Died Oct. 3. 1895.
I84O-UOO years ago. Cardinal
Louis Nazaire Begin. Primate OF
the Catholic Church in Canada. born
at Lewis. Canada. Died iii Quebec
July 20. 1925.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
TO-DAY IN HISTORY

lTT6-ThOmaS PalneS common
Sense" anonymously published in
Philadelphia. Mere than 100000
copies sold within few months,
enormous for those days.
l64O-Cl0G years ago. BritaIns
famous uniform Penny Postage be-
gins in England.
l847-AmericanS regain Los An
geleS from the NeXicanS.
l87O-The Standard Oil Company
founded. Utah Central Railroad
completed.
l9l7-German commerce raiders
reported in the Atlantic.
1917 100000 Americans re-
ported equipped to fight.
l92O-F'inal ratification of the
Versailles Peace Treaty exchanged
in Paris. with exception OF the U. S.
The League OF Nations in effect
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
Nv FRED III. MAY

|. How much WPA money has been
spent in North Carolina?
, WHY was Franklin Coke, OF
Rutherford county, given an honor
able discharge from the Confederate
Army early in the war:
3. After Governor Holden was mn
peached in 1871 what appointment
WAS given him by President Grant.
1. What special prohibition protec-
ton were political meetings gwen II
1879? $780,.
). Who was the North CarolInlal
in charge of eradication OF buDohi'
plague at San Francisco?
6. What early legislature relerteo
4 resolution to require State officer:
to take an cath to support the Y. ,
Constitution?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Howard Chandler Christy of New
York, noted illustrator. born in
Morgan county. Ohio. 81 years ago
Walter S Clifford. president OF
American Telephone. born at Roa-
noke. Va. 10 years ago.
Robinson LETTERS Of Carmel, Cal
poet, born in Pittsburgh, SO years
ago.
Dr.. Dumas Malone, director OF
the Harvard University Press, ed-
tor and historian. born at Cold
water. Miss. 48 years ago.
ThaddeuS Fl. Brown of Columbus
O.. Federal Communications Com
missioner, born in Morrow county
O.. 53 years ago.
Clarence Poe of Raleigh. N. C..
editC.-publisher. born in Chatham
county, N. c.. 50 years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
January 10. 1922.

Approximately sixty teachers were
reported by E. M. Rollins. county ST.
perintendent, to be in attendance up
on the regular monthly meeting of
county teachers here Saturday. The
session was held in the high school
building and was attended by NUM-
Der of city teachers as we'll Us those
from the rural schools.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
NOTICE SERVING SUMMONS
BY PUBLICATION.
In The Superior Court.
North Carolina:
Vance County:
Gladys Moore Mercer.
Earnest Carlton Mercer.

Earnest Carlton Mercer.
The defendant Earnest Cs.''n
Mercer will take notice that IN IT.
ton entitled DIS above has been con-
menced in the Superior C"urt a.
Vance County, North Carolina.
against him TO secure divorce a.
Solute on the ground OF two years
separation, and that said dclcndar'
will further take notice that he /, r.
CURED to appear at the office 'i IL"
Clerk of the Superior Court q. >aG
county in the courthouse in Hcnd'.-
son, N. c.. within twenty day ate.
the 10th day Of February 1880. ana
answer or demur 10 the complaint m
SAID action, or the plaintiff wlil at-
ply to the court for the relief de-
handed in said complaint
This January 10, 1910.
+. O. FALKNtH.
Clerk Of the Superior CoUrt %.
Vance County.
Plttman. BridgerS 4 Hicks.
Attorneys for the Plaintiff
9-l6-23-3O
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
January 10 1ql5.

An active campaign in the interest
Of better health conditions in Hen
derson and Vance county is to be
started by the neWly-elected whole
time health officer. Beginning next
week, he will visit all Of the city and
rural schools in the county. and will
examine the pupils for defects Of the
eye and ear
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back Page

|. No: it increase its weight
2 Primo Camera.
3. Kar'-a-mel: not kar-a-meI.
4. France.
5. Because the : elton of the at
mosphere heats them to incandes-
Cence and covSrts them into gases
6. Haywood Broun.
7. e.
8. st. Lawrence.
9. Eye.
10. EWcc-uu lIuuoh.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today's tiXity Of purpose and
skill of performance. combined
with power .! adaptation should
make you leader If the strain
of egotism and vanity which goes
with this nature is allowed to grow
you may not be greatly loved: but.
with reasonable control. there is
great promise of success.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10

Absence Of Mayor Tom Cooper
rom the Jackson Day dinner was
explained by one Of the New Han
over banquetCrS thus:
Tom said that considering the
kind Of campaign he is going t.
conduct it would ruin him if ii
got out that he had paid twenty
live dollars for plate of coIlards."
And another Wilmingtunian adj
ded: And Tom knew that he
couldn't do any good by being here
nobody who has $25 is going TO
vote for him anyway"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10

of home agents in Raleigh this week,
held in connection with the live
stock convention. The home agents
decided that during the coming year
all emphasis would be placed on gar
dens
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
5-lO-2O-25 Years
Ago
(Taken from Daily
Dispatch Files)
January 10, 1885.

r. B. Carter, young attorney o.!
Henderson. was designated yester-
day as acting postmaster in Hender-
son, to be appointed for the tenn
porary tenure of the office by the
Post Office Department.
A. H. Fyne, former salesman fol
the Carolina Power and Light Com
pany in this city for 4 number Of
years, and who has been holding 4
similar position with the company
in Oxford, has been transferred to
Sanford.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10

Lieutenant Governor wilkins P
Horton, whom the powers that be
would not seat at the head table
to replace hoSpitalzed Governor
Clyde Hoey, sat with other members
Of the Chatham county delegation,
and, with Mrs. Horton. next TO De-
partment Commander June Rose,
Of the American Legion.
1t was purely coincidcntal and
without political significance, as
Rose was Just one of the Pitt coun-
ty representation seated next to the
Chathamites. Incidentally the TWEEN
tyodd from Pitt composed the lar
geSt unit from an c,.!"t:;c. in %o".l
Carolina.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
Capital . Gossip
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
M the Sir Waller Hotel,
BY HENRY AVERILL

Raleigh, Jan. lO-The Sir Wal
:er LOBBY was crowded with poilti-
.ians Monday when big, bulking
Pierce Rucker, chief unofficial aide
20 Senator Bob Reynolds, sang out
N d voice as large as his frame:
Hey, Governor!!!"
He was almost crushed by the
group which Immediately stamped
ed around him.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10
LEARN a TNADE

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: Priu:.
ing offers many opportunities 70!
advancement to young men. Ski.Iri
workmen in this industry are II de-
mand. THE SOUTHERN SCHOOL
OF PRINTING's faculties for
teaching The mechanics of the tr"..e
are the best. For particulars Srre
to v. G. Garriott. S",re'ary.T.r4.a:'
er, 1514-l6 SoutI Street Na.'.v =
Tepnesse&
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10

Reports being widely circulated
that Allen J. Maxwell Mt really
running for governor, but wants TO
be in position to trade so as to re-
tain his present job seem to please,
rather that disturb, the commission
CT TO revenue
"Of course, it isn't So" he chuckl-
ed, but you know nobody ever
shoots at the hind men in a race.
they always go glnnng for the
leader: that's why I like it when
they gang up to say something nasty
about me.
Il want to 10 governor so as to
serve North Carolina better: I'm in
the race for l-~~>s md. by gOlly.
l think I'm going % WIN"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10

Dick Fountain, once lieutenant
governor himself, has pretty good
capacity for indignation, but he
Just couldn't seem to get worked
Up into d lather over the way tieu-
tenant Governor wilkins P. Hor-
ton was treated about a seat at
Jackson Day dinner speakers Ia
BILE
Max Gardner and his gang did
that sort Of thing to me so often I
got used to it, so it's old stuff"
cracked Dick.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10

Former Governor Din D. John
n. of South Carolina. was con-
Sn'cuously present around the Nc
Mutt diggings. He seems to have
h"cn chosen something of a sec
iional or regional leader Of the In
d!anan'S presidential campaign.
The South Carolina man made
il very clear. in Il short talk with
yvut Reporter. EoEe;cr, that ls l.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10

1895-Beginning of the Brooklyn.
N. Y. si%-WeekS' unsuccessful street.
car mems strike for a 1O-hour day
and S225 daily pay.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-01-10

There was one man in Raleigh
who wanted to get home and talk
sol,l real politics., as he expressed
it. That was Dr.. Murphy from Roa-
noke Rapids.
Down in Halifax its always
politics time and I'll bet right now
that when l get back home I'll be
asked at least half dozen times
in two hours: SIS DR.. Tom Long
going to run for the Senate again.
or SIS Julian Allsbrook going to run
against Dr.. Tom again.