Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-22
PROvERb STUDY
WILL MD READERS
OF EVENING STAR
Contestants for Rich Awards
Sure to Profit Through
"Clash of Wits"

The study of proverbs, aside from
supplying never-ending source of
amusement and recreation for every
member of the household, will prove
exceedingly beneficial to the mind.
Each and every proverb will be
plainly portrayed with the object of
impressing contestants with the
strength and truthfulness these "wise
and witty old sayings" impart
Proverbs, as all know, are the wit"
and wisdom of the ages, or as one
famous author put it, proverbs are
the condensed good sense of a nation"
and If needed in time there is no doubt
that the morals they point out would
prove of value to us in our daily lives.
How often do we see persons car
rying out these common everyday
proverbs? How often do we find our
selves doing the very same thing, and
how often do we hear their use, daily,
on the street, ON the stage and in con-
versation. They are even hurled at us
from the pulpit, and the small boy says
ASK me no questions and I'll tell you
no fibs.'
vi CoulS the I4lNlN1 - Al uoNS'
not intend to make proverbs feature
of idealism or moralism, but it believes
there VIII be many good traits To he
gained in following the contest. There
will also be an abundance of fun, as
the pictures will contain much humor
as well as good sense Surely you can
not help but entertain and benefit
yourself, mentally. by their study.
Contest for Brain workers.
The contest is for brain workers,
men, women, boys and girls. who are
thinkers. Those who are striving to
succeed in this busy business world.
and those who are eager and willing
to make their brain do the trick.
There is no manual labor or COM
plicated work to be connected with the
feature. Just thought, and concentra-
ton of the mind, and only a little oI
that each day. You know it will be
delight and pleasure to get by your
self for q few moments each day and
think.
And that is all there is TO it, Just
a little shaking up OF your wits" and
careful reading of proverbs, and you
will. no doubt, be in line for that S1l0O
Mitchell or one of the other many valu-
able prizes. All that you will need in
this interesting contest is a copy of the
EVENING STAR each day and a
sharp lead-pencil with which to write
your idea of the proverb each picture
represents.
In fact, it will only require about ten
minutes of your time each day, and
If you devote yourself earnestly and
diligently you will surely be rewarded.
Prizes Are Worth Effort.
The prizes as listed in the STAR S
great proverb contest aggregate over
Sc, 900 in actual money value. They are
the richest rewards ever offered.
Every prize, from the $1,100 Mitchell to
the $25 golf set, is of the highest stand
ard and of sterling value. To think
that you can win one OF these valuable
prizes for so little effort is really an
inspiration worth while.
1t costs you absolutely nothing but
the price of the EVENING STAR each
day and the little time that you can
devote to it during your leisure
moments. 1t sounds almost too good
to be true and ii might be compared
to the story of the rainbow with pot
of gold" at the other end, while the diff
ference in this instance is that the
pot of gold' Is real. and is waiting for
those who have the pluck and energy
to reach forward and grasp 1t.
Be sure to order the Newark
EVENING STAR delivered to YOUR
home regularly from now on. If you
cannot get the paper from your news
dealer. phone 1880 Market, or, If you
live outside of Greater Newark, write
to the Circulation Department of the
STAR, and the paper will be sent you
promptly by return mail. Don't wait
another day! Tomorrow may be too
late.
Order the STAR at once and be ready
to start with proverb picture No. l on
Thursday, January Y.