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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24
BY RUTH CAMERON

4 WONDER IL there is anything more characteristic of the haste OF the
age than the average handwriting
Have yea W. noticed how few epople nowadays ALWAYS
form ALL, OF their letters? How rare is the person who doesn't OCCA-
SIONALLY omit a loop of the SIN" O chop of the last letter In a wordf
To say nothing Of the folks who are guilty Of these and similar
careaessness continually.
OF course there are some people who habHuany write clear BUSH
aveyou-to-guessther seems to me OF be the prevalent note OF the
present day ehirography.
Just IS with a indiEinct taiker n must help out the ears good
deal with the eyes, so with these fndistinct writers must assist the
eye with the brain.
That is. ne cannot read wholly by the characters, but must be
helped out by what n expects to find.
I am especially impressed with this because of the many letters /
/ can almost always get the context of these letters by using a little
common sense when the writing is uncertain, but when it comes to the
signature, / am very frequently at sea, for there l must depend wholly
upon the characters
And whether IN" or IN" or "r" is meant by this loop. or whether
that is a. Ger at the end of the name or merely a quirk or perhaps q n
IS" / find myself often unable to decide.
In which connection / want to ask the pardon of any people 70
whom / have sent letters spelling their names or addresses wrongly.
Truly, it wasn't carclessness. 1t was jt that my one best guess was
wrong. g
Now i know many people who are aware Of the i1egfbfity OF their
uenmanship and consider It a good joke 0 r even something TO be almost
proud of a a sign OF genius.
I think that's decidedly a mistaken attitude Imperfect penmanship
Is one of my tendencies and I'm very much ashamed OF IT.
/ think the habit OF talking SO quickly as to speak tndistncuy n
of writing d rapidly a $ to write inegbly re a part OF the bad tendencies
of the time towards undue haste in thinking and living.
We can't all write pretuly.
We can't all write We strongly.
But " ean all form every one OF our leters-dot our IFS cross
our IT'S on the 1T itself and ct all over the nelghborng rs" and
cps" retc-and in general recommend ourselves by being accurate and
not slpshed in our penmanship. can't we?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24
fancy Work For Children.

= ff% " y ~ ~ 49,
The children often come to Jon and
ask for something to do. something to
make, for a chfId's ideas are always
creative. Here Is some rainy day work
fer busy fingers.
a wall match holder a be made on
a foundation OF cardboard cut out In q
diamond. the upper portion Of which
!. saHeh larger thar the lower. Field
the two lower ends upward SO as to
form a pocket and cover the whole
with silk or any bright colored fabric.
Then bind with heavy cord and attach
a ring to hang It up by.
A hanging ~pincushion II also easily
made. Cut out two pieces about Eve
n six inches square from bristol
board and cover one with figured
material and one with plain. Sew
them together and then bend the
squars thus formed into a .cornucopia
shape, with the plain side as the lin
ing. Bind with cord and leave a loop
to hang by. Fill with absorbent cot.
ton or with bran AL the way to the
top and sew silk tightly over 1t. Cot.
Ton Is better. as bran Ii rather heavy.
A button penwiper may be made BY
cutting a circle OF bright eolored silk,
tEttpnhoied to cardboard or cartridge
paper, and then several other circles
OF channels q bit smaller, Fasten aIl
together with a large ornamental but.
ton Even the smallest child can make
this.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24

The habit OF laughter ID one well
worth acquiring. Not tho habit OF
silly Sinking or meaningless giggling
over nothing. but the well developed
sense OF fun and humor that renders
1t easy TO flnd amusement. In situations
and circumstances that otherwise
might be mournful, or at least trying.
and which bubbles forth In merry and
genial laughter.
Such habit il not always easy to ac-
Quirc, especially when the natural
taste and temperament lie in other d.
sections, but. Que established. Ii naore
than repays the effort Of attainment
The ready Laughter usually is blessed
with good temper, good digestion.
coed hold upon fifo generally, and not
only enriches but prolonSs life for
sundry less fortunate fsllows- Who
has not known 4 man or woman whose
hearty, jovial or silvsry laughter made
all the world seem betssrf The good
laughsr. other things being squsls may
b. get down - q good citiEsn and =
good friend
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24
sEr ass4.

Baby's short clothes require to be
simple, yet shapely. In this set are
included the necessary under-gar.
ments and a simple little dress. ms
petticoat Is made with a straight
gathered skirt and smooth filing edy
portion and the dress Is straight DE-
low the round yoke, 1t can be made
either with short or long sleeves 4
drawers are .ust snH enough for COM
fort and can be finished With either
embroidery or lace or with simple
hemmed edges They are Joined to
bands and the bands are designed to
The quantity OF material reauireu
to make the dress is IN yards 81 OF
yards "A Inches wide. with IN
yards Of Insertion and ~ yards q
needea tx yards 81 or Y yard A with
3 yards or insertion and yards Of
edging, and for the drawers WIN be
required u yard SO or yard ~
inches wide with 2 yards OF eagiag,
The pattern No. 1854 Is cut In one
size only. and will be mailed 70 any ~
this paper on receipt Oh. ten cents.
or In haste send an additional two
cent stamp for letter postage, which
~inaures more prompt deiivery,)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24
Hoops For Children.

Tho opinion Is expressed by ne who
have made a study Of exercises for
health that 1t IL q pity the skipping
rope and hoop have gone out OF fash
lon for children.
II Is suggested they are more excel
lent mediums for the physical devei-
opment than bicycles and roller skates.
The fact that small children are al
lowed to have bicycles and conse-
uuantiy make no use Of natures means
az progression j. offered Ms an objec-
tion % theaz.
The skipping rxpe ard hoop require
them 10 run and walk. Young children
should be aEronrAeeA 10 do this as
much N posaibles and always with a
sprfngy step. Tbey need to IRE their
feet ana legs, and sxsrclss that hsfngs
shsss Into play b beneficial
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24
IL
Points
For
Mothers
~

II It's q shame to give a dog 4 bad
name, how much more depierable IL
1t to thus brand a little child, says a
recent correspondent. Yet some par
ents proceed to do this very thing with
b utmost unconcern. They give their
little child the worst heritage that
they have in their power to burden
him with. The consciousness that he Is
not q good boy and hence that good
ness a hardly be expected OF him.
Perhaps the first thing that any
man or woman has to learn in I'M
dertakinz any business OF life Is the
lesson OF confidence in his " worth.
II a man believes himself d failure.
success wonld be ! miracle or an scci-
dent.
And It's pretty much the Same way
with behavior. Unconsctously we mod
81 U behavior after the type Of per
son that We imagine ourselves to be.
But Ill these things arc platitudes
which every parent knows. Yet, know.
Ing them, how often does be proceed
TO give his little child that worst Of
eS 8AltAg WILLINGNESS ~ tAlAk Evil O1
himself
Perhaps one ~ why this Ii 80 Is
the almost general failure Of grown
people to realize how early in life Inn
pressions are made. II must b rH-
memberDd that before d child can talk
coherertly he can understand. Or at
least gain definite impressions. from
conversation which he o~rerhears. This
Is proved time and time again by the
chance remarks a baby makes which
show that he has heard and understood
something not meant for his ears.
And yet how often his parents take
him out and apologize for his behavior
or imply by their conversation that he
is a s~.terrorl''
"Well, there will be no peace for
IS now that Johnny Is up from his
nap" says Johnny's mother In the
presence OF her small son.
Ear berit from Joinnyte disappeint
the expectations of his maternal feia-
tive.
This is only a sample OF the sort Of
thing that grown people repeatedly
say In the presence ofschiidren. And
its a rery great pity. Give the child
at LEAST a fHir chanc ~ d6nsf nranf
him at the start with q bad name
49, NE H
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24

Shes the best press agent In the
country" 80 said a man recently who
is In a position to judge Of such mat
tiers concerning the publicity work OF
Mrs. Claiming Pollock, better known
In the professional world an Miss
Anna Marble.
Mrs. Pollock IN of several gener-
atfons OF stage folk and seemed PRE-
destined for a career a. an actress.
but as she herself says. Il had no
hankering for the iimelight. but my
relatives kept heading nae coward the
stage Finally John Dunn persuaded
me to become press agent for Flora
dora which he brought to America.
and my work has been cut out for me
ever since
From that time on Miss Marble has
handled the oublicity for Oscar HAM
merstein's grand opera. press ageMted
several vaudeville houses sud went
out on the road ahead of NAnfmoya
when she irst came TO this country.
At present she Is press agent for New
FORKS nj Mammoth show. the Hippo
drpme. and Ia odd momentz shs writes
vaudeville sketches aud magazine
articles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24

ironing Table Linen Without Starch.
1t IL said that an experienced iaun-
dress never ~sprinkies her table linen
She dries It thoroughly In the air, then
dips 1t into boiling water and puts II
through the wringer. Each article fs
then folded In a dry cloth as smoothly
ss possible md allowed TO remain there
for a couple OF hours or SO. Irons must
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24

delight Ia throwing their toys on the
ground. often for the pleasure Of seeing
the mother pick them up again or to
hear the notss made IN falling. Tie the
tosm with soft strings to the chiId's
chair and they viii be easily replaced
#ltze4at anx effort Oh tina mothers OF
Earzaa part.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24

be hot, but not ~scorching, because the
linen must be ironed perfectly dry.
Herein lies the secret of table linen
that 10 guiltless OF starch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24

pain. L consulted q doctor, but
the least satisfaction. After about q year
of this suffering, l got my first RELIEF
when / tried Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment. After using them for a week
Hound to my great delight that my hands
were beginning to feel much better, the
deep cracks began to heal up and stoprun-
ming. and IN q little while nay hands were
cured by using only one cake Of Cuticura
Soap and one box of Cutscura Ointment.
I Inn very thankful to say that I have
had no return Of the skin disease since.
I shali be glad Il you will publish this
90 that Others m9y know OF Cuticura.
Mrs. Minnie Drew, - Danforth st.,
jamaica Plain, Mass.. April 20. 1910"
For thirty years Cuticuxa Soep and
Cuticura Ointment hare Afforded speedy
relief TO tpns on thouaaAds 81 skin-tor-
tured and dlsfgured sufferers from co.
xemas, rashes, itchings, i~nftationa and
chaGngs from infancy to age, bringing
comfort and pence 10 distracted house
holds when III else failed.
cutsc1la Remedies are sod thrsaxho,A tn civf+
lied World. Potter DRUG q Chem Corp, Solo Props.
Boston. -Msf1cd ire. 37-pAxe Cutieura back.
"Eos to Care scr and TresA khe sAln and 6eslp."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24

A Rare Bird.
Lady--Foes this parrot talk weils
Dealer-No, but he's q wonderful lis
tener.-Sourire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24


| tried many I
ediea, but they grew
worse all the time.
At last they became
30 sore that it was
impossible for me
to do my house,
work. II fput my
hands In water
was in agony; u
tried to cook. the
heat caused intense
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-24

NE winter morning Jack and Evelyn awoke to find that In the night
had showed heavily and the snow had drifted until it came up nearl
4 to the window OF the dining room of their house They had a spien
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Pythian Sisters Organized.

Last Monday Ella T. Shaw, of
Eureka, kansas, Grand Chief of
the Grand Temple of kansas,
was in our city for the purpose
of instituting "A Temple here.
AT 200 P. Nj. a meeting was
held, at which fifteen Ladies
were present, and the officers
for the Temple were electeG and
installed, and a drill given in
the Ritualistic work of the order,
In the evening, the same ladies'
we're present and this time six
knights, who were allowed to
join as Honorary members we're
present. The Temple was In
stituted, the Ritualistic work
exemplified upon a sister, and
the six knights were duly initial
ed and made to ride the goat in
proper style.
A pleasant evening was spent
atthe lodge room, and the Ladies
and the knights (who in this or
ganization seem to have little to
do or say were well impressed
with the work of Mrs Shaw and
found here to be a most compe.
tent and enthusiastic worker.
The new Temple starts off
with excellent prospects.
The officers elected we're:
Past Chief, Myrtle Sullivan.
Most Excellent Chief, Tressie
e. Stevens.
Senior, Abbie Bodle.
JUNIOR, Belle NJ. Adams.
Manager, Gail Day.
NJ. of r. & c. Alice Watson.
NJ. of f. Sadie Holderman.
Protector, Mrs. Sell.
Guard, Sadie Dorland.
Trustees, Lulu r. Fuhr, May
E. Murphy, Pouline Gray.
The Temple will meet on the
first and the third nights of each
month in the hall over the First
National Bank. --
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Miss Ida Chatham Wins.

For the past month the NJ S
M. Drug store has been abver-
tising that to the lady making
the highest gain in the piano
contest between Novem Der 20
and December 20, would be Civ
en- the h nd o m twenty-six
piece set of silverware, which
has been on display in their win
dow
Last night the time was up
and when the votes were count
ed, Miss Ida Chatlain came out
winner, with 81, 900, her gain be-
ing $3.50. Miss Ola Granger
was close second, her gain be-
ing 46, 020.
Miss Chatham is one of Meade's
most popular young ladies and
this valuable prize could not
have been given to a more deser-
wing young lady.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Another Chance.

The NJ. & Nj. Drug store has
another set of silverware, which
they are going to give the young
lady making the highest gain on
the piano contest between Dec
ember 20 and January "a,
If you we're not successful in
getting the first set offered, here
is another chance, and with a
little effort you may win it. Re-
member on next Saturday the
/. News will double the number of
votes given for new subscribers
and renewals, the same as last
Saturday. With every dollar you
spend at the M.& NJ Drug Store
you get 200 votes. Patronize the
two places if you are a candidate
or have afriend in the race.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Big Snow in Meade County

On Monday of this week there
we're few indications of snow.
That evening there was change
in the atmosphere and for nearly
an hour rain fell, but soon
changed to snow, which contin-
ued falling until Wednesday
noon. There was no wind blow
ing when the snow began falling
and the ground was soon covered
which on the level is fully eigh-
teen inches deep. At this time
"wednesday afternoon) the snow
is melting, but it will be several
days before the ground will be
visible. The value of this snow
to this part of the country can
hardly be estimated.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
High School Notes.
Edited by the Anrustan Literary Society

Edited by the Angustan Literary Society.
Judge F. L. Martin of Hutch
inson made pleasing. and in
structiye talk TO the High School
last Friday morning.
Snow-balling seems to be the
game this week.
The program Friday night
was well attended both by the
pupils and patrons.
The Seniors are to have one of
their old classmates with them
after the holidays as Alfred Bak-
err expects to take up his work
here.
The basket ball girls realized
something over Sl1 at their can
dy sale last Friday night.
A number of Junior and Senior
girls enjoyed a candy party at
the home of Eliza Kinnison. A
very pleasant evening was spent
despite the fact that part of it
had to be spent in the yard while
the candy burned off the stove.
Mr.. Clyde Davis of Manhattan
came in last Friday for short
visit with his sister Miss Bertha
Davis, who teaches Domestic
Science in the High School.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Court Notes.

State of Kansas VS.. w C Osgood.
Mr.. Oogood plead guilty to one
count and was fined the costs in the
case.
State of Kansas VS. Herbert Graves
Wene to the jury at 5 pm today.
Jury still out.
Geo B Cones VS. S H Morrow, sale
of real Estate confirmed.
F NJ Rose VS. B f Wood detal dismiss
ed with prejudice at the cost of the
plaintiff
r O Thornberry VS. Elmer Savage ct
al. Judgement for the defendant
In the matter of the estate of Steph-
en- Montgomery, + S Sullivan, claim
ant, judgement for the administrator.
S H Morrow VS. Mary J Rosenberg,
judgement for the plaintiff
A ] and l. + Parsons VS. V Rowan
judgement was taken for the plain
tiff
Truax Garage Co. VS.. Dennis Coon
continued.
Maggie Pierce VS.. Ennis Pierce, di-
vorce for Plaintiff.
Susie L Hughes VS. A r Hughes, di-
vorce for Plaintiff
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Placed in Wrong Buggy.

On last Saturday afternoon
Mrs. Willis Wolf who lives south
of Meade, placed package con-
tanning some articles of clothing
in a buggy which was north of
Fick's store thinking it was her
buggy. On arriving at her des-
tination she discovered that she
had placed the package in bug
gy other than her own, and she
would like to have the party wh0
has discovered this package in
their buggy return it to her.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

The Bazaar held by the ladies
of the Catholic Church in the
Rest Room last Saturday proved
to be great success. They had
quantities of handmade fancy
articles, which we're soon dispos-
ed of, much to their satisfaction.
This an annual affair and is be-
ginning to be looked forward to
by Christmas shoppers. They
wish to thank all those who
assisted them in any way, and
are already working on articles
for their next years bazaar
which will be held on the same
date, Dece mber 10.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

Word reached Meade today
that school teacher in Clark Co.
was frozen to death during the
recent snow storm. From infor-
nation we have been able to get,
it seems that the teacher and a
pupil started home from school,
and evidently lost their way.
When found the next morning
the teacher was frozen and the
child was in a dangerous condi-
tior.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

We baye been asked to an
nounce that the meeting Of the
Meade County Fair Association
which was to have been held on
Wednesday of this week, has
been postponed and the date of
the meeting has been set for
Friday afternoon, December 29
at 2 p m. All those interested
are requested to be present on
that date. Meeting will be held
at the Rest Room.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

Tuesday evening something
went wrong at the light plant
and for an hour or more Meade
was in darkness, which was a
little unpleasant for those who
were compelled to be out after
dark. The management we're
were not long in locating the
trouble, and the streets were
soon illuminated as usual.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

All h 0 S who contemplate
attending the Christmas exer-
cises at the Methodist church
will please note that the evening
upon which the exercises are to
be held has been changed. The
program will be rendered on
Monday evening, December 25,
in place of Sunday evening as
was announced last Sunday.
Please remember, Monday even
ing at 7:30. They have some
thing very nice planned and will
appreciate your presence.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Married.
bartlett T-THoMPsoN

On last Monday at 2;5o p. IN,
Mr.. Ed A. Bartlett, of Fowler
kansas and Miss Rolla n
Thompson, of Dombey, Okla
were united in marriage by Pro
bate Judge Randolph at his of
flee.
The News congratulates.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Eighth Grade Play

The Eighth Grade play, ,adver-
tised for Friday night of this
week, has been postponed on
account of the bad weather, un-
til after the holidays.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
PARK PARK

On Monday evening, Decem'
Der Is, at the no ome of the bride
near Englewood, kansas, Miss
Nettle Park, and Mr.. Samue
Park Of Protection, were united
in marriage by Rev, Neal of the
M. E. Church of Englewood.
A number of relatives and
friends of both parties were
present and immediately after
the ceremony all partook of a
sumptuous five-course dinner.
Miss. Park is a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. u. G.. Park of
Englewook, and is a most estim
able young lady. She is well
known in Meade, having been
connected with The News for
several weeks last summer, and
rendered most valuable services
during her stay. 1t was she
who assisted in getting out this
paper for several weeks and
shared with us the distinction of
The News being the only paper
in the state published exclusive
ly by ladies. Though our ac-
qualntance with this young lady
we're short, having only met her
a few days before it fell to our
lot to edit The News, it was a
most pleasant one, and we we're
NOT long in finding Miss Park a
young lady in whom confidence
and dependence could we'll be
placed. A feeling of lasting APP
preciation and interest are the
result.
We are not acquainted with
the groom, but feel that he is for
tunate in winning the bride he
has.
The newly married couple will
reside at Protection, kansas.
The News extends congratu-
lations and wishes them a happy
and prosperous married life.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
Candidates

Following are the names of
the candidates in the piano con-
test. The votes counted Tues
day stand as follows.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

You owe it to your friends
and your family---W h a t |!
Why! a high grade photo, of
course, made by Backe at
Meade.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21
LUFT-BICLL

Mr.. Fred Luft and Miss
Maude Bell, both of Bucklin, KAN
sas were married by Judge Ran
dolph at his Office Wednesday.
They returned to Bucklin on
No. ?.
The News extends congratula-
tions.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-12-21

Both the east and the west
bound trains were delayed We'd
nesday on account of the deep
snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-01
SUICIDE OF YOUNG MAN
DUE TO DOMESTIC TROUBLE
Swallows Carbolic Acid After Fail.
ing to Effect Reconciliation
With Wife,,

Coroner hewitt conducted an inquest al
the morgue today on the death Of Valley
Padgett twentyfour years old, who
drank carbOlic acid last night while in
front Of the home Of his father-in- law
John Grover, lila Sth street southeast,
and died an hour later at Casualty Hos
pital.
The coroner's jury reached the conclu-
sion that the acid was taken with sui
cidal intent. Padgett, who had been sep
arated from his wife for about two
months. was employed by the Capital
Traction Company. Yesterday he went
to the house OF his father-in-law for the
purpose Of effecting a reconciliation with
his wife.
Failing to see his wife, Padgett took a
bottle Of acid from his pocket and drank
enough Of it's contents to make him I'M
conscious. He was taken into the home
Of his parents. $40 l. street southeast.
and later to the hospital.
1t was about 6:i5 o'clock when he took
the poison. His body was taken from
the morgue this afternoon by an under
taker and prepared for burial.