davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Valley settler., 1940-02-23
PROOF OF THE PUDDING

PROOF OF THE PUDDING The arrival at Seattle of a "ton of gold" from Alaska and tho Yukon in tho carly days of tho north, el- certified the world and one of the greatest stamp in history be- san.
 Just recently another shipment from Alaska sort of set the boys back on their hools. Tho shi pmont con- pr1s ed samples of the canned pro- cucts raised by Alasl1ais r1odcr n say pi onCors--tho cOlonists of Eatonusko Valley. The canned vegetables, packed by the co1onists in their own coop- CT otiVc connery, wore received in Seattle with porti icular in- tcrcst; the samp les were lil7itod to peas, beots carrots, sauor- Kfaut and cranberry sauce. lost of the coloni sts, impovcr- 1shed |. by crop failures in tho ,41d-Hcst, embarked for their now t-onos !; Tn the Far North from Seattle Tn the Spring of 1855. Today, five yoars later, tho nDroof oL Che pudding is in the oating thereof ." -o ..
 (Tho Alaska Minar)
The Valley settler., 1940-02-23

HONOHTD AT SAN FRANCISCO
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
Hoey Declares
For Defense

Charlotte. May 2O.-lAtD- COY
ernor Hoey. in 4 speech "penInS NE
tour-day Mecklepbur& independence
festival here. declared Yesterday ina,
America should prepare 10 oeIeno
herself against the world.
The governor said ne believed IN
peace. but also believed that there
were times when it became neceS-
sary to fight God. he said. does not
wish his free people to submit
Sneekly and Quitely 10 slavery ana
serfdom. because some savage ana
brutal dictator elects TO >1bdue the
earth.
Hoey spoke at ve>per services N
the Queen City. where the MeckIen-
burg declaration OF independence
Ma. signed los years ago. Mayor Id
Guardia OF New York will speak to-
day. and Dr.. Archibald Henderson
Of the University Of North Carolina
will make an address Tuesday.
The spirit OF the Mecklenburg
si:ners still lives" declared the GOV
srpor. The hatred OF tyranny, the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
Baumgarten Joins
Faculty at State

Raleigh, May 2O.-Addition Of
Wilhelm L. Baumgarten, distinguish
ed Austrian architect, to the faculty
of the Department Of Architecture at
State College was announced today
by Dean Blake r. Van Leer OF the
School Of Engineering.
For many years teacher and
practicing architect in Vienna, Prof,
Baumbarten left Austria April 4 and
arrived in New York City April 70.
He is now assisting the Department
of Architecture with criticisms and
seminars, and will offer formal
classes of instruction beginning with
the fall term.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In thr Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh. May 20.-'rhc fourth sum
mer season OF The Lost Colony :
billed as Paul Green's Mighty Out
door Music Drama will not fail THIS
wear for lack of LOUD and prolonged
ballyhoo. c.,.,,,,o,
Already the Dare County ChaINoer
Of Commerce Is distributing tAoEs-
ands of copies OF Il pamphlet WnIc"
ooes into ecStacieS over the perIot-
,nanceS, cities the favorable OPINION
of many theatrical critics. and quotes
President Franklin d. RooSeIeit Us
one of the very we'll satisfied Lost
Colony" fans vino Is loud III MS
laudatlon. III
The premiere Tor this summer Viii
ne presented June 20. and from theli
through July : i VIII De repeated
nightly. Thereafter There Viii DC no
psrformances on Mondays or tues
day. through September ,, ihe closing
date.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
Lost Colony y TO Open
Fourth Season June ~

As in previous years the Spectacle
will be produced in the WaterSloc
,hn,trs at Roanoke Island.
Every American Should See inc
Lost Colony" has been adopted as
the slogan.
The Lost Colony" is sponsored as
, non-commercial venture by me
Roanoke Island Historical ASSocla-
ton with State Senator D. Bradford
Fearing as president and DR.. Frank
p Graham. president Of the Un!Ner-
Sitv of North Carolina, rs honorary
chairman.
The action of the show takes place
ON tie mammoth WaterSidc theatre
stage. behind stout palisades facing
Roanoke Sound-the site where ST.
Walters ships were probably moor
ed.
The cast numbers 200 performers
islanders and professionals. though
the former have become 50 proficient
in their parts they are hardly to be
told from the players who have made
the theatre their calling.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
Lindbergh In
Radio Address

Washington, May 2O.-(AP) -.
Calling for an end to 'hysterical
chatter Of calamity and INVASION"
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh told the
American people Sunday night that
they need have no fear of attack I'M
less they bring it on through quar-
rcling and meddling with affairs
abroad
The cooperation OF western hemi-
sphere nations would make simple
the air defense Of America, the
cOuntyS best known flicr declared
in IN address; prepared for nation.
wide broadcast
BY implication Colonel Lindbergh
sharply criticized administration for
eign policies.
Without specific mention of Presi-
dent RoOSeveltS recent recommen-
dation to congress that the nation
plan for an air force Of $4,000 planes,
he said:
We need Il greater air force, a
greater army, and greater navy;
they have been inadequate for many
years" the famous flicr added.
Let us form with our neighbour
ing nations Il clear cut and definite
policy of American Defense. But
above all, let us stop this hysterical
chatter Of calamity and invasion
th2t has been running rife these last
few days. Ii is not befitting to the
people who built this nation"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20

Slity. Some or the young men were
quiet hammered, more Of them were
hearty.
Hi, va, Tucker, glad TO know
you and no fooliag" one big fellow
doomed when Bill Bailey presented
him, an old football compadre.
"I-I-ah-I-yes!" was the best
acknowledgment Jeremy could
manage. He would have given ali
he possessed to have shot back in
kind. To have barlicI d quick,
Swell, kid, glad you could come
tonight. Well be Ginning, eh?"
But he couldn't have said that if
a life depended on it. Tragically, he
didn't know how.
Gayle, clinging tight, smoothed
most of those bumps for him.
It was not hard for Gayle to d.
rect attention to herself when in
Productions were under way. When
the first music started, five young
men fastened to her asking to
dance. She wondered what had hap
pened to their own dates, but she
smiled refusal at all.
Thanks, but Jeremy has this one
already" she declared.
Jeremy had no such thing. He
hadn't even known to mention it..
He hadn't, in fact. anticipated any
sort of dancing, for himself. Con-
sternation seized him now. The
pink of him faded. He was pale
again, and Gayle observed it.
AL at once she wanted to kick
herself. II might have known he
couldn't dance!" she thought.
What a fool I am! l could have
prepared him. taught him."
Just walk, sort steps, and We'll
bluff along for l moment, Jeremy.
That's right doing fine
q. don't look so frightened {.
look at me, Jeremy, and smile q.
smile, Jeremy! there"
She edged him across the room
so that they might be seen, and
onto the sun porch. Subdued Ian
terms lighted the porch now and
she saw that she and he were alone.
1T wasn't so bad, now was it,
Jeremy? You have a sense of
rhythm. 1 just assumed you knew
how to dance, but I'll bet you have
been too busy to learn. ! shall
teach you!"
I-I-oh, GAYLE"
1--WE won't dance any more this
evening. Just go back in, circulate
around and be nice to people. Smile
a lot, Jeremy. A smile will replace
words any time. Remember that"
He did remember it, and it was a
liie saver. When guests spoke to
him or paused to chat a minute, his
smile was prompt. After a half
hour or so he was more at ease and
could converse a little. Lola Mon.
tesa helped him. Her quiet voice
was always q comfort, he found
and she could talk intelligently
Bubbly little Tempe Hyde, however
seemed to be the most attentive
listener whenever Jeremy actually
had something to say. He looked
around for Tempe tonight. HI
couldn't see her at first. Later HI
saw her dancing. She had left hel
spectacles off, and he thought sht
looked very pretty, as always.
How do you like these people
Tucker?" Bill Bailey paused nea
once to inquire. mice gang, eh?'
| "Oh! Yes. Quite so, all, Bailey
Yes"
Don't be afraid Of 'en, pal. &c
out and mix. It's your party"
Jeremy understood that. In hi
shy manner he was enjoying it, toe
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
Capital Gossip
BY HENRY AVERILL.

Raleigh, May 20.-Political figures
here are anxious 10 see what will be
the effect OF Lee Gravely's advocacy
OF complete reorganization Of the
highway department.
Your Raleigh reporter, at least, had
been expecting some candidate to call
for such Shakcup before the cam
paign got this far along.
There's no escaping the fact that
the present Setup is under heavy fire
in many Scctions-particularly the
eastern and western eNtremities of
the state.
In the Albemarle and other far
eastern parts there is Il distinct feel
ing that the present commission isn't
doing right by them. In the far west
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
CHAPTER FIFTEEN

Mr.. JEREMY TUCKER and his
grandfather, Mr.. Benjamin w. Mer-
rifeld, and the latter's companion
and secretary, Mr.. Weems, were
the only three gentlemen at the
party in evening clothes. And
theirs were not, strictly speaking,
formals; that is, they wore no
tails" but were in tuXedos. They
were dignifed trio. Jeremy's face,
normally too pale from months of
work in libraries, somehow had ac-
quired a cherubic pinkness tonight
and this made him look almost as
young as he really was.
Jeremy" Gayle Dixon said when
he came downstairs dressed, You
are my date tonight and / shall be
first to say how handsome you look.
You do"
Jeremy's pink deepened. He
swallowed, and stared, and wrig-
gled. Mr.. Merrifield, who had over
heard, chuckled happily.
Young sir, can't you say thank
you ?" ne rumbled. Here, here, nv
dear, you may look at me and com
:pliment my looks, and I shall trv
TO be more gallant. At once,
pleasem
She smiled brightly at him and
did tell him he was the handsom-
est man present or likely to be. In
that she was not eXaggerating. Mr..
Merrifield, at IS, was a striking
hgure. At the moment he acted
klttenish, warning Jeremy that he
the grandfather, was a widower
VINO might himself propose to
Gayle before the evening was over
III elope with you instantly if
you do, sir" she warned him.
The small talk delighted the old
man and served to break some of
the Ice that encrusted poor Jeremy
IN truth, Jeremy had been i'll at
ease about this evenings "presen-
tauon" party. He had wondered
Just what was expected of him
Should he have date? How should
he ask a girl? And what girl
goodness, he knew none, save those
now around the mansion here,
But Gayle had smoothly made
herself his companion and he was
grateful. Somehow he trusted her
liked her. felt more assured in he1
presence. If a difficult situation
arose las had happened frequently
here of late) Gayle knew Just what
to say and how to say it.
Even so, he could not have an.
ticipated the excitement of the eve.
ming. There was a great deal Of
initial poiteness with the girls Of
the mansion presenting their vari
Gus guests and with the inevitable
get-acquainted conversations. Eaci
couple that arrived brought the or
deal onto him anew.
: He could not talk we'll. Some O
the girl guests were dressed S,
beautifully that they confused him
The perfume they wore was NOR
disturbing than their brilliance o
color and their sparkle of person
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
:! &0 e
loren AR MOLD
cENTRA! PRE- AsSoclAT0N VIZ

There were momentary emparrass>
ments-one vivacious girl tried to
get him to do jitterbug act with
her-another sat on his lap for a
few seconds and pulled his ears.
But Gayle Dixon deity eXtricated
him from these catastrophes before
real harm was done
It was near II o'clock before
Gayle began to leave Jeremy to
himself much and dance with other
men. She was instantly popular.
Boys cut in, taking her for a few
steps before having to surrender
her. She was having a sudden good
time all her own. In a moment
Bill Bailey took her from a tall,
commanding fellow and danced
through a door with her. All at
once she and Bill were alone.
Christopher" Bill breathed.
what luck! I didn't expect to have
breather, just with you. Come on,
kid, we're going for a STROLL"
"All right"
Its a million-dollar night. The
weather, I mean. Look at it"
mo argument there, Bill, surely.
The Oaks is a wonderful place.
How many acres?"
"Oh, 20 I guess. Kept perfectly,
always. Let's walk out by the old
swimming pool. I'm going to re-
condition that, see if I don't! It's
warm enough to swim now, at mid
night"
Il hope you do. Mr.. Merrifield
will approve"
IF I want anything, Gayle, III
get it through you. He's sold on
YOU"
"Oh, Billw
"Sure. We all are. You look won.
derful tonight"
Are you making love to me?"
I'D give leg to do so. But
we'll, you know. A year. Ho, hum"
after the year is up, Bill, I hope
we can still be friends-whether
you come a-Wooing or not. You are
an interesting somebody"
Now that just makes 1t worse,
Gayle. Don't egg me on"
They ambled, arm in arm, across
a pathway that caught an avenue
of light from the mansion, and in.
stantly a man on the porch SO yards
away saw them. He came running.
miss Dixon" he cried. "Mr.
Bailey! Please"
tits Graham" Gayle murmured.
1.-THE butler!"
He came up painting. Distress
marked his ordinarily correct ex-
preston, and he addressed Gayle
with a look Of gravity she had
never before seen on him.
Miss Dixon, lean you come at
once, miss ?"
Certainly, Graham. But what Ia
it? Has Mr.. Merrifeld, or"
She envisioned something awful
happening either to her employer
or to Jeremy. She had left Jeremy
alone! Had he managed to do some
thing rash? Something to spoil the
party for them all?
Its neither of them, miss. It's
guest. He told me first. I begged
him to wait and alarm no one. !
came hurrying for you. knowing
4, that you-you-"
Graham was woefully confused.
| But whatever happened, Ora
ham? What guest? What hap
pened?
Robbery, miss. A theft. The
young lady he brought-her wrist
watch, with diamonds! It's most
distressing, miss! Most"
/ ITO Be Continued)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20

in particular-the exist
ing order is anathema.
Gravely's contention that the pre-
sent district setup should be abolish
ed in favor Of d truly statewide COM
mission which will not be d prey to
local politics, is exactly the opposite
from the principal candidates Of four
years ago. Then Governor Hoey
Sandy Graham and even DR.. Nc
Donald were calling for greater de-
Capitalization and for representation
of all sections on the highway COM
mission.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
LAWYERS CANCEL
PLAN FOR CRUISE

Blowing Rock, May 2O-(AP)-
Allston Stubs, secretary Of the
North Carolina Bar association, an
nounced here today the lawyers had
cancelled plans for Bermuda cruise
and would hold their annual con-
vention at Blowing Rock June 1890.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20

oye of liberty, the desire for justice,
md faith in God abides with the
people of America. The heel Of the
dictator shall not rest upon the soil
of the Americas. And we must be
prepared to enforce our decree in
the only language dictator can
umderSt,. a;.--Sup >.,or equipment and
force"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
MRS. NETTIE X. EAKES

Oxford, May 20.--Mrs. Nettie Kin
ton Fakes, 48, near Oxford, died
Sunday morning at 1915 o'clock al
Granville hospital following a two
months illness. Funeral was held
this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Mt.
Creek Baptist church. Burial was
in the church cemetery.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
SYNOPSIS

81 NOPSiS
THE CHARACTERS:
BENJAMIN MERRIEIELD. aged capt.
talist. hires
GAYLE DIXON 70 make love to his
grandson.
JEREMY TUCKER. a shy student OF
archaeology. while
BILL BAILEY and six pretty girls are
employed to help bring life and youth
to the Merrifield f:anSion.
YESTERDAY: Jeremy begins to learn
that pretty young girls can be most
attractive.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20

An Asiatic country is reported to
be without single radio set and no
telephone. But, shucks, it's too far
away for visit on tWo-WeekS
vacation
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20

For some time the headquarters of
A. j. Maxwell have been notable for
their lack of high, wide and hand
some predictions Of success; but now
Ronald Wilson, assistant state man
ager, has taken upon himself the title
of Chief Of the Claims Department.
He says it can be "ritten in quotes
ascribed to him that Maxwell will
lead in the Ilrsc primary by at least
$4,000 votes over the second man
whom he does not identify.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
Princess Jullana
Expecting Child

London. May 20.-(AP)-PrinceSS
Juliana of The Netherlands, / royal
war refugee III England. is reported
to be expecting third child.
This is the real reason Queen Will
helmina was persuaded to leave her
kingdom and come to England with
her daughter. the London Sunday
newspaper. The People. said.
Juliana desired to stay at home at
the side of her mother, but the queen
would not allow it. the newspaper
said. The princess was obstinate, it
added. and would not leave until
Queen Wilhelmina agreed to do like
wise.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20

Philip Woolcott, is, Asheville
banker, has been appointed alumni
commencement marshal at the Uni
versity of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill, Alumni President Fred Sutton
announced today.
Mr.. Woolcott will direct affairs at
the open-air roll call Of reunion
classes on Tuesday morning, June H.,
under DaVie Poplar.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20
Notice OF Sale OF Land For Taxes,
North Carolina, Vance County,
City Of Henderson

The following named persons having failed to their
taxes for the year 1889 due the City of Henderson, have this
dav levied on the following real estate situated in the city OF
Henderson which will sell at the Court House Door Vance
County on Monday TO- 1940 at IL o'clock Noon to satisfy
said taxes and the costs.
This the 18th day Of May, 1910.
WILLIAM G. ROYSTER, City Clerk
Afford J S LOT 1os Maple St.
Allen Mrs H II LOT 831
Aulbe
lo NJ Clark
C, Horner 1922
Breckenridge
1871
S 54.41
J.. R. N. William
Coghil, D., lot Wall ST. 456
Crabree H, st. 43.19
Davis C. W., | Rowland ST. Pip
Dickerson B l
Dickelson B. Written
Dickerson Roy lot Gary ST. 3427
Dorsey Miss
unkley G. w, Breckenridge 1886
Finch H, lot Clark ST. 1886
fmch George P, lot Clark st. 3785
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20

To girls. II may be romantic to be
a mans first love. but better still 10
be his laSl.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20

WhlC0 aQNClllSeS a. V. NIdy eillQ "
sons, general merchandise"
While there was no great Opposi-
ton 10 instruction Of delegates Tor
President Roosevelt at the various
district Enthusiastically, there were
strong indications in one, at least, Of
resentment at the. Raleigh headquar-
tiers action in sending out prepared
resolutions endorsing FDR.
When the second district got a mo-
ton to instruct for Roosevelt, there
was comment on the canned reSOlu-
tons Whereupon Haywood FaXhall,
who introduced the instruction mo-
ton snapped:
Il want to make my own motion
and to hell with what Raleigh sent
out"
A Wilmington delegate came out
of his district caucus to remark:
We'll, I've seen something | never
expected TO live to see-TOm Davis
voting for Roosevelt resolution"
Davis is general counsel for the At
lantic Coast Line and everywhere re-
garded as one Of the most violent
New Deal foeS).
He was, however. an instructed
delegate from his home county and,
consequently, went down the line for
FDR.
If anybody did snapper job Of
presiding at a district caucus than
did Judge w. II. S. BurgWyn in the
second it has not come to this report
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-20

Add oddities in the way Of North
Carolina signs: In Shelby there's one
which advertises "A. V. Wray and e
sons, general merchandise"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-06
Reservations Made
For Concert at
The Arts Club

The concert planned by Countess
Lisa Heiden and Nine. M. Bobory-
kline for Wednesday evening, Octo-
Der 9, at the Arts Club of Washing
ton, has already drawn acceptances
from Prince and Princess Leonid
Ourusoff, Capt. and Nine. l. Mish-
towt, Mrs. Harry Meem, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Baldwin, Miss Dorothy
Tirrell, Mrs. Lester Buchanan, Miss
Annabelle Macleod, Mrs. G. E. Pow
ell, DR.. and Mrs. Russell Fields, Miss
Elena de Sayn, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Rouzitsky, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicolas T.
Setchkin and Mrs. S. Holman.
The program promises to be both
interesting and varied, with Nine.
Alba Victor, noted violinist and
composer, who has played in many
European and South American capt.
tails; Nine Nadia FAM, soprano;
Nine. Vera Strelska, former pre-
miere danseuse Of the Russian
American Ballet in New York and
former pupil of Nijinsky. and Nine.
Houghton, whose guitar will pro-
vide the Accomplishments for her
Spanish songs.
Assisting Countess Heiden and
Nine. Boborykine will be Miss Ia
tiana Vassilieff, Mrs. Bernard Bar
ton, Miss Mary Senate Howes, Miss
Helene Livingston Kravadze. Miss
Irene Vassilieff, Mrs. Hal Larry and
Miss Jeanne Victor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-06
Middlesate Mill
Pilgrimage Made

Capt Lewis Wise Jennings, U. S.
N. and Mrs. Jennings, who recently
came to Washington for the formers
new station, are among those who
made the pilgrimage to Middle
gate Mill with the Association for
the Preservation of Virginia Antiq-
uities yesterday afternoon. Others
in the group going to the historic
point on the Chantilly road beyond
Centerville, Va, were Mr.. and Mrs.
John M. RiXey-Smith of Arlington,
Va. and Mrs. John ingalls, Palmer
of Alexandria, who had guests with
her.
The pilgrimage was held through
the afternoon, the mill being open
from 2 to 5 o'clock, and tea was
served at o'clock.
Mrs. Everard Robinson Todd is
directress of the association and
Mrs. Wade Hampton Ellis and Mrs.
Joseph Wall were in charge of the
arrangements for the pilgrimage,
assisted by Mrs. Royal D. Mead,
who is chairman of landmarks, and
Miss Laura R. Dorsey of the CAL
verton Apartments had charge of
information for the trip.