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The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
How Would You House, Feed
and Clotfle Yourself, a Wife and
Two Children on $40 a Week?

In submitting answers to the STARS
home problem. contestants should re-
member that the question is: How
can a family of four-man.. wife and
two children-live on a weekly wage of
$10?" Many letters are simply debates
on whether or not such a family can
exist under those circumstances
The six best letters will win cash
prizes, as follows: First, SO; second,
So; third, So; fourth, 81; fifth, 81, and
sixth 81.
The following letters were received
today:
Editor Home Problem:
Strive live on the outskirts of city
and pay for half a little house, three
rooms and garden, $3.50 per month. Ny
groceries, butcher. cake and milk bill
for his week amounts to $5.3S. My
children are in age of 7 to 10 years.
Our bill of fare for breakfast Is coffee,
milk, bread, butter and oatmeal. My
husband eats two, fried eggs every
morning. For summer / use an ell
stove, so adding twenty cents more for
kerosene oil to my grocery bill. With
rent, our weekly outlay amounts to
$7.45. Leaves for other expenses S2.55
per week and $132.60 per year We
need during winter about -four tons of
coal. We always use second grade, at
$3.50 per ton-$12. My husband buys a
new suit of clothes every fall for which
he pays $7.90;two pairs of shoes every
year at $2,50AS5; for myself l pay for
goods for a winter dress, ten yards at
81 cents a yard--$2.70 Ono outlay for
dressmaker, as / do this MYSELF: for
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Seeing the Old Home

-@HE habit of having Old Home celebrations is increasing, M the habit
is a good m. 1t lends permanency to feelings and ideals; it cultivates
i the imagination n the sentiments; it ncourages a interest in the
human realities of history. These celebrations differ in various places, but all
i've up to the name, ND the differences are o in spirit. In every case the
is IN Its metue to make its besta appearance. In n mall place, for
than a dozen miles from a railroad, w notice among TIL events registered
the reception of badges, sunrise sautes, band concerts, baseball games, auto
day hops" reunions, pcnics dramatic performances, gramophone n
terainments and a many items besides OF course the son or daughter of
the town who as com from aar % see the old place again can ever see
it entirely a 1t va. The garden has, ewfange leanings, III wel-sweep
has gon he barr looks different, the c1ump of willows las crown. Much,
past Near the school, also, is the little hollow where, n recess, you say
red, had your frt fight, an gained a black eye Thereis the ole swimming
hole, IN though TN underbrush about las changed, thu boys are gdne
through the same motions O what looks like a smaller scale; and, likewise
the cav upo the hill doubtless called HI Devils Den. A n old flame Is usually
remembered. OF g % round to call pon her. o pat Ter u lustyy youngsters
upon he head, n tell the mother tbs while that she has discovered the
doing every second. Games concerts, speechiJng n can find
everywhere. The old home could be better seen with just a Iue more of
naturaness and quiet
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Bashful at Sixteen.

Dear Marjorie Doom:
[ am sadly in need of some information
on how to stop bashfulness and also how
TO carry on compensation. Whenever ! go
to n party or out with other boys and girls
| am always the ~quietest one among them,
and. oh, so bashful. Perhaps l will get
over it, as I am only 16 years old now, but
| would really like to know If there Is a
way, BASfifUL Buy
Many boys at your age are bashful,
and the more they mingle> with boys
and girls the sooner they overcome their
shyness. You should learn to forget
yourself, and do not think that all eyes
are centred on you.
During a conversation be an inter-
ested listener. If you do not know any,
thing about the subject, keep quiet, but
If you do. join in and give your opin-
ions, too.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Two Strangers.

Dear Miss Doom:
We met two young gentlemen while out
on an excursion and they asked us to drop
a card to them. Is 1t our place to write
first to them. They have our address also.
TINY AND TWINKLE.
Girls should never take the lea In
the matter of corresponding with men.
II the latter wish to correspond they
will soon make known the fact by being
the first to write. You may then an
swer, If you care to do so.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Leaving Cards.

Dear Miss Doom.
When three ladies are giving a reception
Is 1t sufficient to leave three cards. or
should cards be left for the gentlemen of
the household? Also. having met the ladies
on entering, is It necessary to see your
hostesses again before leaving?
l thank you for the many helps you have
given me. PERPLEXED.
If you are married and you husband
is invited to the reception, leave one Of
his cards for each gentleman of the
household and each lady. II no men
ton of your husbands name was made
on the invitation, do not leave any of
his cards.
Leave one of your own cards for each
of the three women.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Games for a Party.

Dear Miss Doom:
I am going to give a party for a num-
Der of girls about IL years old, and would
appreciate 1t very much If you would
describe a number of interesting games
for them to play. MRS. K. l.. H..
My space will not permit of my
describing a number OF games for you,
however, by going to the library for a
book on games you will have a far
better selection than / could possibly
give you.
This rule must also be complied with
in regard to personal letters.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Anxious to Correspond.

Dear Miss Doom:
l am a young girl and know a young man
whom l think very much Of. l had seen
him several ines at my place of business,
but he had to go abroad for about five
months, and when he left he said he would
write to me. But as it Is two months now
since he Is gone, and ! have not heard
from him. would it be proper for me to
write first? ANXIOUS.
No, do not write to him first. He
may have some very good reason for
not being able to write, or his letter
may have gone astray. However, be
patient a little while longer and you
will surely hear from him.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Dictum as to Size of Family
Obnoxious, but Future May
Solve Problem.

able legacy hat can be left to the
future, no more enduring claim to hon-
remembrance, than a family of
well-born, well-reared children.
At the same time there Is a growing
tendency to and promote in
every possible way the marriage at a
reasonably early age of young people,
who are particularly desirable as future
ancestors, to use a Hibernicism. Some
day possibly we may become sufficient
ly intelligent to endow this sort of
matrimony with state funds. At all
events. an Intelligent direction of race
fertility. by selection of parents and
rational limitation of the umbe of
children. will be the path of future
progress.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Potato Puff.

Two cups of cold mashed potatoes
and stir into it six teaspoonfuls Of
melted butter. beating to a white cream
before adding anything else. Then add
two eggs whipped very light and a
~teacupful of milk or cream, sailing to
taste. Beat all well, pour into a dish
and bake in a quick over until nicely
Drowned. If properly mixed it will be
light, puffy and delectable.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Measurements.

Dear Miss Doom:
I am 8 feet ~ inches tall, 40 inches
bust measure. Al inches hip measure. q
inches waist measure and weigh 173
pounds. Do | weigh too much and are
my measurements too large or too small?
ETHEI L.
Your measurements are in good pro-
portion. but l think you weigh too much
for your height. Try some of the exer-
cises often published In these columns
and lead a very active life, In this
way you will soon reduce your weight.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
y Fsvorite OId Poems Of Famous Poets
A Sunday Hymn.
Died 1894.
BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
NO. Lxv.

Our rainbow arch thy mercy's sign:
All, save the clouds of sin. are thine!
Lord Of all life, below, above,
Whose light is truth, whose warmth is
love,
Before thy ever-blazing throne
We ask no lustre of our own.
Grant US thy truth to make us free,
And kindling hearts that burn for thee,
Till all thy living affairs claim
One holy light, one heavenly fiamei
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
1 IS: :;..HZlDVl@E,:' .: 4 Or: s;:'
--=BY MARGERY

bits at the beginning of the meal, but
use your knife and fork throughout the
course. 1t is no troable to transfer the
fork from the left to the right hand.
Nothing but meat should be cut with a
knife.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Born 1900.

ord of all being! throned afar,
-. u,orv flames from sun and star;
Contra and soul of every sphere
Yet to each loving heart now near
Gun of our life, thy quickening ray
shads ON our path the glow of day;
stor If our hope, thy softened light
csaors the long watches of the night.
,,,,dnipht is thy smile Withdrawn;
or noontIde is thy gracious dawn;
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
the Knife and Fork.

Dear Marjorie Doom:
VIII you kindly tell me IL 1t Is proper for
a young lady, when at dinner, to cut up the
meat, ETC., at commencement of meal; then
to take the for In the right hand and dis
pense with further use of the knife? Or
should the knife and fork be both used
throughout the course in the regular way,
cutting the meat as one eats?
CONSTANT READER.
; Do not cut your food up into little
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
THE MENU RECIPES.

Cook a can of tomatoes until thick.
seasoning with salt, pepper, a table,
spoonful of chopped onion, a table
spoonful of chopped parsley and a bay
leaf. Cut day-old bread in rounds three
inches in diameter, toast an even brown,
butter. sprinkle with parmesan cheese
and cover with the hot tomato sauce,
which has not been strained. Serve
at once
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
DEAR E AGAIN.

The Widow-My, what a funny pres
emit. The gentleman across the street
sent me a scythe on the anniversary of
my husbands death.
Dear Friend-Perhaps be wanted you
cut down your weeds.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
DAILY HEALTH HINT.

Stupidity, poor memory taui'y
articulation in speaking n other
defects which tend to make life
8. burden for many children are
caused by adnoids or other SINH
lar srowths in the throat or base
NJ the nasal passage. The opera
t,on for the removal of these
orowtbs is not a particularly
serious one. The cause removed,
the defects will vanish. II your
how or girl is suffering from
adnoid do not postpone putting
the voungster in the hands of a
physician.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
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Pears
Cereal with cream
Fried potatoes Toast
Marmalade Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Tomato toast Macaroni
Bread and butter
Ginger snaps Fruit Hot milk
DINNER.
Cream of onion soup
Calves liver and bacon
Potato puff Sweet corn
Salad Cottage pudding
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Cash Prizes for Six Best ANSWERS!
How Can Four Live on $40 a Week?
A Vital Home Problem Open to All
Conditions Governing
Stars Home Problem.

Write your answer concisely,
using no more than 200 words.
Write on one side of the paper
only.
Sign full name (whether Mr.. or
Mrs), and give home address.
Initials only will be printed when
so requested.
Address all communications to
the editor the Home Problem,
the STAR, Newark, N. j.
If two answers are considered
as equally deserving a prize. the
one received at this Office first
will be given the award.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07

"Motora' is the material used for this
"coaty" black silk walking suit. In cut
it is strictly for the street. no half way
suggestion that 1t might also be for the
house. A panel, similar to the one I'M
back. goes almost to the hem in front,
and. like 1t, is finished with the black
jet buttons.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
This, in Effect, Is the View of
Eminent Physician, Who
Goes Into Detail.

DIR. Woods Hutchinson in the
Woman's Home Companion. points
out that not only are all wrong
about the race-suicide problem, but
there isn't any.
DR.. Hutchinson says an increas-
ing population is a sign of civilian
ton. AS for our immediate fore
fathers, they can claim no credit
for large families, for they gave no
thought to the question or welcomed
children as future bread-winners.
BY DR.. W00DS HUTCHINSON.
7 BELIEVE that the evidence is con.
= elusive that r~ace-suiclde. so far as
1t has yet gone, has proved an almost
unmixed blessing instead of a curse;
that the rae can never again return
to the method Of blind and wholesale
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
News TOR SHoRERs

A sale of black silk petticoats, with
close-ftting tops, plated or shirred
f1,unces, and full dust ruf11es, is at
tracing attention at Hahne & Co.'S.
with fine embroidery, just right to slip
on when fussing with the chatting dish,
are shown at L. S. Plaut & Co.'S.
Snirt-waist sets, consisting of three
bar pins and one large tie pin, may
be had either in gold or silver at L
BambergSfN& Co.'s.
\ A dainty veil pin, in the form of a
butterfly with wings spreading wide,
NAV be purchased at Lissner's.
Autumn suits of navy blue serge,
lined with taffeta and showing the new
plated effects in the skirts, are prom
inently displayed at the David Straus
store.
Children's soft felt hats for school
wear, simply trimmed with a silk
scarfs. are sold very cheaply at the
w. ". Snyder Company's.
At the Goerke Company's one may
nurchase for almost nothing a modlsh
h,ouse of striped French flannel. well
tailored.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07

Twelve pairs of shoes for the children
at $1.25-$15; life insurance per year,
four policies, at ten cents per week,
40 cents-$20. 80; deduct the $4S.27, SIS
and $20.S0 from $132.60. leaves to our
credit $4s.5s, to pay for, maybe, doc
tors call, luxuries on holidays, and
last, but not least, for the Newark
Evening STAR.
| don't think 1t is necessary to bring
my bill of fare for every day in the
week. l add copy of my grocery bill
for this week, including milk, bread
and meat. and every good woman
housekeeper will see that we have suf-
fclent food in our house for every day
In the week. and that a good steady
earning of $40 per week will keep the
wolf from the house. E. NJ.
EGtor Home Problem:
Sir-I think a man earning $40 a
week can live in a comfortable man
ner. For $40 a month he can rent
three beautiful rooms. The first room
would be for the kitchen, the other two
for bedrooms. In the first bedroom
he can sleep. The wife and the two
children in the other bedroom. This
is how they would live:
Food 0 w
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07

A dainty veil pin, in the form of a
butterfly with wings spreading wide,
NAV be purchased at Lissner's.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-07
Write a zOO-WOrd Letter Stat.
ing Your Experience or Your
View and Win a Prize.
Editor Home Problem:

IS Belmont avenue.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-30
IDEALS FOUND IN HOMES.
Empty Headed Swels No Criterion For
Bulk Of Young Afro Americans.

In the past few years many asser
tiOns have been made that the young
Negro of today is not as ambitious and
trustworthy as his forefathers. 1t is
said that he is satisfied with little OF
no education. Is prodigal to a much
greater degree than his ancestors and
has no aim in life but to dress well
and spend money All of this is true
when applied to the city dude" who
Is to be found in every race. but it IL
not true when applied to the general
run of young Negroes. The empty
headed 'swels' of both races make
themselves conspicuous by their loud
shirts, razor edge trousers and gold
headed canes and sometimes add o
pair of unneeded glasses for good
measure But the young man of sta
bility. who is trying to improve him
self. Is not seen so often on the streets
Those who seek him must go to his
home and not 10 the nearest saloon or
street corner.
Large cities are poor place In which
to form ones judgment of the young
Negro of today. The small towns and
country districts hold the great major
ity Of the most stable men of the race
But even in large cities we have thou.
sands of good men who are seldom
seen because they have no time to loaf
on the corners. 1t is Just as absurd to
judge these men by the worthless and
more conspicuous element as 1t would
be to judge the white youth of the
country by .nose Of their race who are
addicted to prodlgal living.-Yonkers
On. " Standard.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-30

Of being the first man of our race to
hold such position Mr.. Williams has
been ON the police force for eighteen
years and during that time has been
connected with some of the most i'm
portant arrests made in Philadelphia
He justly merits the position to
which he has been recently appointed
He is very modest man, unassuming
in manners. and has gone about his
work In quiet way.
There has been contest for the
past two years on the part of political
factions as to his appointment. Each
time he was offered for appointment
he was turned down. Mayor Reyburn.
who wants every man to have a
square deal" and is man whom white
and black alike admire and respect.
after seeing that Mr.. Williams had been
repeatedly turned down. investigated
the matter, found that he had proved
himself fully qualified and in many
cases had brought his man to justice
when other policemen could not locate
him. Finding that the sole objection
to the appointment was due to color,
Mayor Reyburn Immediately demanded
Mr.. Williams appointment
The appolntee is widely and favor.
ably known in many parts of the coun.
try as having been manager Of the
once famous Cuban Giants, considered
one Of the best ball teams in the Unit.
ed States.
Mr.. John Fray, familiarly known as
Pop" Fray. is the oldest retired Negro
police officer In Philadelphia and, like
Mr.. Williams. is very popular among
his friends.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-30
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.
Noted Educators Claims Challenged
Case of High Salaried Chef Cited.


. DR.. Thomas H. Riley In speaking of
the great work which Dr. Washington
is doing for the race along Industrial
lines said recently:
81 do not criticise Dr. Washington
as an Industrial teacher, as | believe
him to be one of the best we have, but
when he claims that the industrial
school and college are prime factors,
redeeming features. along with the
unit voting In solving the Negro prob
lem such claim | challenge. 1t was
a chef Of high repute and salary
who was dismissed for his deception
In seeking to pass rabbit pie for a
chicken pie. Rabbit pie was simply
good for what it was. Industrial
schools are good for what they are
worth. but not as prime race problem
solvents. Let them take their place
down the line"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-30
George |. Williams, Who Has Been on the
Police Force of Philadelphia For Eighteen
Years. Appointed Detective by Mayor
Reybun-WOn Fame as Nan.
ager of Cuban Giants.
By w. II. WRIGHT.

There are 100 Afro Americans on the
police force of Philadelphia. The first
of these was appointed in 1881 by &
Democratic mayor, and now Phladel-
phia boasts Of having an Afro Ameri.
can detective.
Recognizing the services of Afro
American policemen, George L. Viii.
liams has been made detective. By
his appointment on the detective bu-
reau Of Philadelphia he has the honor
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-30
German Girls Flirt With Black Prince

The German government has issued
warning to parents and teachers re-
garding German girls corresponding
with Negroes in the German African
colonies.
In most cases the correspondence
was begun by German girls for the
novelty of it. their principal object be-
ing to get African curiosities and
photographs and letters from black
prince" The girls sent their photo
graphs. so that in the houses of many
Negroes in the colonies hang the pic
lures of young German women of good
families.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-30

fnlauelpnla AFRO Americans are mucn
impressed with the promotion of Mr..
Williams and feel that he merited the
honor.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-10-30
We Grew Our Hair
Now Let Us Grow
Yours with

TRADE MARK
Registeredl

q m
When first began wonderful growing all kinds all
bald the
possible; rapidly
achieving The
actually
mentioned
or 10
every not. genuine A
NJ.
The Washington times., 1909-12-17
Quickly BaniSheS Catarrh
In the Nose and Throat

more Eases Of chrOuio catarrh Culany Of
them given up as hopeless than all the
CataT,h specialists in creation.
HyDmei is made chiefly from eucalyp-
tOl. a soothing. neal. germ killing anti
septic. that comes from the eucalyptus
forests Of inland Australia. where ca
tsrrh. asthma. and consumption were
never known TO exist.
HyOmei IS pleasant and easy 20 use,
Just pour a few drops into the inhaler
that comes with each 81 % outfit and
relief comes at once.
Hyomei is sold by druggists every
y here. and by Henry Evans, who guar
antees II TO cure catarrh, SORE throat,
coughs. and colds or money back.
Mail orders filled by Booths HyOmei
Co, Buffalo, n. y. Send for free book
let, Booths Famous People
The Washington times., 1909-12-17
DON'T BE FORGETFUL
OF THE UNFORTUNATES

Seene Armstrong. the ST. Nicholas Girl Washington
Times partnership with Claus, the children
be happy Christmas Day-especay the little orphans,
Shutns, and who otherwise unfortunate
In this joyous pIan are to play important We
ask that give tied with red
ribbon Will delight the child but will the doll
and Teddy that little boy girl have
Here the things needs Dolls books, blocks, ehO1 hOO
Trains paint sewing TOOLS beads Of all doll
Dishes beds, carriages and furniture balls, candy cake fruit
mittenS. and These he old
If do not bring toys shall he glad
The ST. Nicholas Girl has
win udiciOusIy
The Washington times., 1909-12-17
Dear Santa Claus.

Dear Santa Claus:
am a little boy seven years old, I
go 10 school and like il very much.
Please bring me a fire engine and
hookin-ladder. with three norses TO
them, and 4 train with a tun % for II
10 go through. Ny papa broi ght me a
patrole wagon and left Il 4 Kanns
in Washington, so don't forget 70 come
by and get IL. And bring my little
brother a horse with saddle and stirups,
also a milk wagon. Ny little sister a
doll and little chair, and my little
cousin, as old as I am, a doll and doll
carriage. I viii save you a piece Of
cake.
Your little friend.
HARRY CARTER FISHER.
Warrenton. Va.
The Washington times., 1909-12-17

\ well cared for and happy little boy
writes as follows:
Dear Santa Claus-I will be three
years old the 9th Of December and 7
am writing YOU my first letter. / can
not write, bat I VIII get my Aunt Bessie
TO write VIII YOU please bring me a
pair of gloves. a moo COW, a horse, a
sled, wheel barrow, a horn, a drum.
and nice tree like you brought me last
Christmas. I send YOU a lot Of kisses
and hugs TO you.
''P. 81 hope this VIII "a printed IN
The Times I remain your good little
boy, CHARLIE HOLLIS,
'+10s First street north pg.st. 30