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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
NORTH PHILADELPHIA

Mr.. and Mrs Benno Goodman, of 1908 North
21st street, have issued invitations for the we'd
ding of their daughter, Miss Elsie Goodman. to
Isadore Meyers. tomorrow night, January n.
at $3.50 o'clock. at the Rttenhouse. 22d and
Chestnut streets. Miss Goodman will have her
sister. Mrs. Morris N. Cohen. for matron of
honor. and Mr., Meyers, his brother, Frank
Meyers, for best The bridegroom and
bride will be at home after March at 1872
Eleanor street, Logan.
Miss Stella V. snowden, of 1921 Wallace
street. entertained at cards yesterday after
noon.
Mrs George L. Collins will be hostess at a
euehre, TO be given Saturday, January sO
at 215 o'clock in st. Malachy's school hail. 14is
North 18th street. for the church at somerton,
Pa, of which the Rev. William ]. MeMahon
Is rector.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
ROXBOROUCH

"rhe Man with Million" an entertaining
musical sketch. will be presented tonight by
ST. Johns Opera Company in the parish hall,
in aid of st. Tebothy's Hospital. Mrs. Charles
p. Wood is chairman OF the Entertainment
Committee of the hospital. The officers Of
the hospital Ladies' Aid are; President, Mrs
George W. Bostwiek vice president. Mrs. M
Howard Fussell; secretary, Mrs R. MeKeown
and treasurer. Miss Margaret Bostwick.
Mrs. Albert Hood. of Rochelle avenue. Wis
sahlekon, was the January hostess Of her
sewing club. her guests being Mrs. y. Claire
Rorabaugh, Mrs Frederick stott, Mrs Frank
Kenworthy Mra John o. struse, Mrs Roy A.
Robinson Mrs.. Charles Vein. Mrs Robert
NAYS. Mrs. Orlando Petty Miss Emma Rshfus
md AElzs Helen Rehfas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26

DIR. George Mifflin Dallas Peltz, of swedes-
boro, N. j., is the guest of his sisters, Miss
Elizabeth L. Petz and Mrs. Henry A. Weiand.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
TIOGA

Mr., and Mrs. George NJ Mills, of 1417 Ontario
street, will entertain at dinner tonight in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert II. Byrnes, of Glenside,
and Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig c. Filbert, of Fox
Chase.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA

Miss Rae Wolfe, of 1875 East Passyunk ave-
nue., entertained last week at luncheon, in
honor of her guest, Miss Elizabeth Bermas, of
Milton, Pa. Covers were laid for 10
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
ALONG THE READING

next meeting Of the womans Club, OF
viii take place on Wednesday, Feb
AZ ESQ o'clock at All Hallows Parish
soeks and plays will be discussed dur
afternoon. An February meetings will
sAsfge q the Executive COMMITTEES.
efsills Y. Brown. Of Oak Lane. Vdu en-
ne members Of the Bsowning Club at
ls seaeFzos Afternoon Mss Eleanor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26

Friends of Edward Moore will be glad to
know that he is recovering from serious
operation for appendicitis.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-26
ALONG THE MAIN LINE

ofERBRooK-Mrs Matthew M. Gilmore will en-
a'sAin her bridge club this afternoon, when
e guests will include Mrs. Joseph p McCullen,
a's. Paul D. Millholland, Mrs Winsor r. Eve
aAd, Mrs. George A. Smith. Mrs, Frank Han
s0'k Mrs Paul Wolfe. Mrs. olin Burritt. Mrs.
saarles Collins. Miss Jessie Grant and Miss
Aasle Mosier.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
THE PESKY HOUSE FLY

The open season of the house fly is here once more. It is the duty of ev- cry man, woman and child to join in the campaign against this dangerous insect. Cleanliness is the most effec- tive weapon in the war upon this car rier of disease; cleanliness in the home and the stable, in streets and alleys above all, in places where foodstuffs are prepared for the market or placed on sale. Bake shops, meat shops and the kitchens of restaurants should be the concern of every citizen, not of the Board of Health alone. Fly hunt ing is repulsive; prevention in the pro per places ruthlessly enforced when necessary, will ultimately do away with it's necessity.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
CONCERNS DEMAND ABSTINENCE.


 The Milton Manufacturing company, the American Car x Foundry com pany, and s. J. Simmer X Sons of Milton, Pennsylvania, have issued or ders demanding that their employees abstain from alcohol and refuse to sign license petitions of otherwise in dicate sympathy for the saloon.
 Thirty men were discharged by the American Car X Foundry company because they signed liquor license ap- plications.
 These companies do not desire to influence the opinions of the employ ees in regard to prohibition, but they take the stand that the man who signs a liquor license application does not properly appreciate the danger of liq- uor to himself and the community. He is, therefore, not safe employee for a concern demanding efficiency.
 Indulgence in the use of liquor is a menace to all business interests, declared Mr George s. Simmer, presi- dent of the Milton Manufacturing company. If the employees should be protected by the employer, why shouldn't the employer be as we'll pro- tected by the employee? Our employ ees have congratulated us upon the step we have taken.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
X Soft One.

This one is told on a certain pugilist who is far better acquainted with the big names of fistic chronology than with those in the school history books,
 Having reached England in the course of his puligistic travels, he was patronized by a nobleman with sport ing tastes. A week end visit to the country estate was in order.
 The gentleman personally conducted his guest about the mansion, and when they arrived at certain preten- tious bedroom, he said with pride Here sir, is where the great Nelson slept"
 The pugilist stepped over and touch ed the high, white e-covered bed appre- ciatively. "Gee!" he remarked 'leave it to the Battler to pick out a soft one" ."-Everybody's Magazine.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
Plea for Shade Trees,

Shade trees are rapidly dying out in many of our streets; this is frankly admitted by civic officials. For years past spasmodic efforts have been made for better care of the trees generally but little of a practical na- ture has been achieved. One cause for this IS the meager amount an nually voted for tree culture, care and planting. This city spends less on such work than any other of its size on the continent. In many of the big United States cities the importance of mak- ing streets attractive, by the planting of shade trees, is demonstrated by their appointing special commissions who have sole charge ot this branch of the civic service. The results thus obtained have been most satisfactory. Montreal Star.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
WORKOUT OLD BUILDINGS
Dismal and Dangerous, They Can Be Transformed by Some Paint
 and Energy.

Doesn't 1t make something in you ache when you pass building, resi- dence or business property, that looks like it had weathered the blasts and reflected the suns of fifty or more feeting seasons? There are splotches and blotches all over it. the shingles or pieces of the roofing often curl up at the ends like a crank reformer'S hair; neglect seems to have covered it with frayed and tattered mantle; the doors sag, and the windows wink at you with bleary indifference. And people live i'll them it is not living; 1t is existing, and a very poor sort of existence at that. No one can do busi- ness in such place. Such a building reminds one of ragged beggar seek ing for a job. A little work. a little energy, a little paint will transform one of these places into a habitation fit for human dwelling, or make the for mer decrepitude and decay give place to inviting brightness in the case of a business room.
 Clean up and paint up Paint de- stroys millions of germs that infest wood Paint IS one of the enemies with whom the doctor has to contend. Paint IS the doctor rival
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
WOULD MAKE LOTS GARDENS
Chicago Special Park Commission Seeks to Utiize Many Pieces
 Of Vacant Property.

Chicago will be dotted with vacant lots converted into truck gardens If the efforts of the Chicago special park commission can accomplish that ob- ject
 A committee on gardens, with S. J. Rosenblatt as chairman, has been named to bring together persons who have vacant property and those who wish to plant them. The commission announces it will cooperate with any association or individual desiring to maintain truck gardens, school chil- dren's gardens and similar projects.
 Direction and advice on all details will be furnished free.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
THE MAN WHO ADYERTISES

There two classes of merchants those who ADVERTISE, and those who DO NOT.
 The man who advertises has the best of the deal
 He keeps HIMSELF before the pub lic-he keeps his wares before the public-and he keeps their QUALITY and PRICE uppermost in the PUB LIC'S MIND.
 People TALK about the man who ADVERTISES, because they know he has something WORTH advertis- ing-or he wouldn't advertise.
 Cobwebs never grow in the store of the man who advertises, because people buy his goods because he DOES advertise.
 People READ the advertisements they LOOK for them and EXPECT to find them--and often end in FORGET ; TING-EXchange
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
Feet Instead of Fathoms. Marine Journal.

The United States Navy Depart ment having jettisoned the nautical terms "starboard" and "port" for right and left" in steering, the
 United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Service is seriously contemp- lating further disregarding former nautical nomenclature by printing the depth of water on coasting charts in feet instead of fathoms as heretofore
 and to that end is obtaining the opin- ion of navigators pro and con as to its practicability. It is natural that changes of this character should take place, as those engaged in promoting simpler as we'll as more efficient means of obtaining satisfactory results in navigation find them to be advantage. There is little doubt but that after ob- taining a consensus of opinion there will be but one opinion that every thing in connection with the construc- tion and operation of ship should
 be measured in feet and inches as we'll as on the land, Then why not adopt the units of all depths below the surface, the same as all heights above
 sea level The antiquated fathom (siX
 feet) has outlived it's efficient but clumsy usefulness.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26

"lt is this feature, coupled with the fact that normal men dislike to cause pain or hurt others by criticism, that is often responsible for a confirmation of abuse in public affairs, epen after they are known to exist
 But situations arise sometimes when the most considerate, if making a real effort to stand for right, must say things that will be unpleasant. and that is the way it is with news papers.
 "That is the condition in Polk coun- ty today
 "Polk county, The Star believes. would have been out of debt today and with money to meet it's obligations had it's business been properly conducted. Money has been spent that no business man conducting his own affairs would have spent.
 'Jobs have been let out at prices so ridiculousuly out of line with reason and justice as to be Imaginable but for the lamentable results to the county the people who pay.
 Contracts have been entered into that seem wholly unreasonable in the way they were interpreted and handled.
 "1t is right that the people should know of these things. To tell of them means criticism of those who are res ponsible. That is the personal and unpleasant feature. To cure a disease it is first necessary to locate it, to un- derstand its origin. It is so with the matter at hand. Polk county has been badly treated. It is financially sick It's money has been spent without gett- ing full value.
 Here are a few concrete examples, selected because they are of a charac- ter that can be readily graspd:"
 It will serve no good purpose to re- produce here the dozen or more items enumerated by the Star but we cannot refrain from citing one of them, and that not the most unsavory, as charac- teristic of the whole number. The Star said:
 "And here's another. Painting and papering at the poor farm $350, and in the same year another bill for pa pering at poor farm of $175-$525 for papering and painting at the poor farm in one year."
 The Star says that, such figures at these, only available in ineligible form since the publicity act, it is easy to see what is the matter with Polk county finances.
 How do other counties find them selves ?--Fort Smith Times Record.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26

Chancellor Shaver, at Texarkana. Ark, upheld the validity of the legis- lative act creating a road and bridge improvement district in Miller county. Ark, and the case will be taken to the Supreme Court at once for final settlement. The road and bridge pro Ject represent an outlay of about S4O0.- GOO. Hon Louis Josephs, Texarkana. Is secretary of the district; Lund & Hill, Little Rock, engineers.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
NEWSPAPER CHARITY

.c.,oo and copies of his paper go pro Sr m the newspaper mans en-
 'o D S+ock in trade" says the Fourth
 uis s.+a s, in an editorial entitled, "Ob-
 n''" # Charity" "These two are all
 ls.+ s.t' he has to offer for sale to the .Dr .nhlic and no one has ever yet gwen
 ps par sort of satisfactory reason why he
 ' .,la over be asked by anyone to donate them. .,,
 ' aoro thing newspaper people will -. ho able to understand is why
 .rv 9nerson will walk into a newspaper
 % s,a and make himself or herself an sh;oct of charity and insist upon what thsv would disdain to ask for in any otber @ shop or place of business in the
 t0vn. The principle is the same in
 the newspaper office as in the dry
 coods store, the grocery the drug
 storp and what a great many people
 ,ood is to come to recognize it as the
 same and get off the newspaper char iy list.
 ADVERTISING SPACE IN THE NEWSPAPER IS FOR SALE, NOT TO GIVE AWAY. It has a certain
 intrinsic value in itself that makes it worth money. Copies of the newspa-
 uer are for sale, not to give away. If they are worth having they are worth ! the exceedingly small price asked for them.
 "The public, or at least a large DOT. ton of it, has some very erroneous ideas about these matters, and it is but just to the newspaper folks that these ideas be corrected in accordance with the same business principles that prevail in all other business establish ments.
 "In the vast majority of cases, this generous charity on the part of news papers is blissfully taken for granted,
 and the papers liberality abused. That which is purely a favor is ac- cepted as matter of course, and what should be requests are couched as d.
 mands.
 When the courtesy has been per formed there is rarely appreciation,
 and more often dissatisraction-gen- frally silence.
 "Ihe result in many other towns
 and cities has been that a ban has
 been puu upon all free publicity, no
 matter what its obiect-even upon the
 church notice. In those cities such
 iayOrs as the press bestows arc prop erly appreciated and valued"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
CANCER FROM A TONGUE BITE

An instance of cancer of the tongue arising In unusual but significant cir cumstances was reported recently in
 the Boston Record. A junior at Vel
 lesly College bit her tongue severely Tn the course of basket ball game. Cancer of the tongue developed and
 girl died in spite of all efforts to save her. In the absence of detailed
 medical report, it would perhaps be unwise to accept the story at it's full
 face value. Nevertheless it carries an implication of the greatest practi- cal importance. One thing about can cer that is now established is that irri- tation and injury play a great part in
 causing the disease. Consequently cancer Is to some extent preventable.
 It is not always possible to prevent sudden injury, but many sources of continued irritation of the skin can
 be and should be avoided. Cancer of the tongue is one of the most danger ous, most rapidly fatal forms of ma lignant disease. Yet like most kinds of cancer, it is curable if the patient will only act quickly on the first indi- cation that something is wrong. IT, ritation from sharp edges of teeth or decayed stumps, or badly fitting plates especially when coupled with constitu- tional blood disease, has been shown in many cases to result in cancer of the tongue. The disease spreads very rapidly from this organ, more so than in other parts of the body, and the chance of safety in operation Is short CT lived than in many forms of the disase. Attention to the warning must therefore be immediate. On the Eother hand, it is fortunate that the tonuge is so accessible an organ that the first signs can be discovered al most immediately. Often cancer of the stomach or other intestinal or gans may exist for months before it is discovered. With the tongue there is no such excuse for delay. Frequent " the first danger sign is a little hard white spot on the edge of the tongue, where it rubs, perhaps, against a sharp tooth. The correction of such sharp edges of the teeth and plates is simple and easy matter for the dentist If euch precautions were taken cancer would be prevented in many case. It is idle to assert shat such conditions will always cause a cancer, but they should not be tolerat- ed anyway, and If they are corrected there is not the slightest doubt that the chance of cancer is lessened.
 Such stories as that of the Wellesly student should not excite foolish fears or misdirected apprehension To quit playing basket ball or to imagine d danger every time one bites the tongue would be to substitute morbid ana senseless anxiety for rational self knowledge. Care of the health, like moral reform, should be directed by the best intelligence We can muster.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
OFFICIAL PUBLICITY PAYS

The Mena Star is domg a public seIyce in citing examples of the good aqne by the operation of the publicity law Tn Folk county in acquainting the @Ap'yers with details of the expendi. ''L 'It or their money. Introducing the subject the Star said:
 wrong or existing conditions are S.s s,'l0'n IT ever cured without some '''y Oemg hurt or feeling aggrieved.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
Paint Makes for Pride.

The house that is painted is the bet ter for 1t. A neighborhood that has cleaned up and painted up is better one Tn which to live Paint makes for self-respect and Justifiable pride St Louis Republic,
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26

It is reported that the Primary Election bill which, at the insatnce of Governor Hays, was defeated by the last legislature. will be submitted to the people under the initiative plan. If this is done there is no doubt about it being overwhelmingly approved by the people. But how is it to run the gauntlet of the State Courts. if the practical politicians" -i. C., he office holders-have placed the seal of thei condemnation upon it?--Pine Bluff Press-Eagle.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
Wash Your Houses Face

Many men who wouldn't go on the street with an unwashed face let their homes stand year after year with uncleaned and untidy fronts for every man who passes in the street to see.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
Where They Drew the Line

New York Telegram. Nebraska Senate indorsed Presi-
 dent Wilson, but not Secretary Bryan. There's limit.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
Physical and Moral Dirt.

Physical uncleanliness in town or city is a certain sign of moral decay. If the outside of the cup and platter" are we'll washed, there Is hope for the inside. too.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
Like Unpreparedness.

Albany Journal.
 Prohibition cannot be everything to a nation. The Koran forbids the Turks Ito use intoxicants; yet look at Turkey.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
lou to Treat Group Externally

Auo Yick's "Vap-O-Rub" Sive we'll U.ei U, the throat and chest for few min- Ioa then cover with Q warm flannel cloth. n,a,e so n the covering loose around the neck in, in "la. no IAe soothing medioated vapors aris- ssso S 4ay hosen the choking phlegm and finn ,' tue s Gii1eult breathing. One applica- sttaot @ at bedtime insures against a night '.'AcA 25c, soc, or Sl.OO. At druggists. 'NN OENglNE a1 A4S THIS TRADE MARK
 hN g---- N -'
 NAPoRuB" NsS'E'E Group and @ENygE SA~sAs9 Pneumonia ss&AkE E - sale by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26

For Auto service phone 9i.-S. Gautsche. Advt. o-3.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26
rse Prescott Daily News ' sygLsssE0 BY ,se News Printing CO.,

,d as second class mail matter Bn'efsr Ppsr At 4th, 1905, at the postofiice NNeniO'a 4+ Ark, under the act of r.,rress, a' March 3. 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-26

An Index to Character. A mans face indexes his character. So does the front of his house.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-06
U. S. WON'T FALL FOR GERMAN
WAR ZONE" ORDER EASY

Washington, Feb, 6.-The United
States will not submit silently to Ger
many's war zone" order. First it
will investigate to get accurate texts
of the two notes, published from Ber-
lin. Then it will act to save Ameri-
can commerce from Generalization.
These facts were made emphatic
ally clear today by official intima-
tons.
The state department prepared to-
day to inquire as to the authenticity
of the two notes given out by the
Berlin government. Thus far its only
information is a warning" a
notice of blockade-that neutrality
shipping is endangered on the north
ern and western coasts of France by
reason of proposed German sorties
against English troop ships. "
VILLA TAKES SAN LUIS POTOSI
Washington, Feb. 6.-San Luis Po-
tosi has been taken by Villa and on
Feb. 8 he decisively defeated Car
ranzistas at San Filipi, capturing
many prisoners and several trains of
supplies, the state dept ANNOUNCED
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-06
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

lELEGAAFH bNlEFS
Washington. - Warning that gov
eminent faces $35, 900, 900 deficit next
year unless congress retrenches Civ
en- in house by Democratic Leader
Underwood.
New Brunswick, N. J.-26 special
deputies who fired into crowd of
strikers at Roosevelt, N. j., wound
ing score, 2 of whom died, indicted
for murder.
New Works. indictments handed
down in U. S. district court in pass
port fraud cases.
Winfield, Kan.-4 hogs on DuIaney
farm near here contracted foot and
mouth disease from drinking milk of
infected dairy herd. viii be killed.
New York.-SeVeraI passengers in
jured, following collision on 9th av.
elevated at 5Oth St. during rush hour
today.
Lincoln, Neb. - Bread prices will
be raised to 6 and II cents for Ioaves
which now cost 5 and 10 cents, be-
ginning Monday.
lndianapolis.-43 more persons in
dicted by grand jury that recently in
dicted 126 Terre Haute politicians,
mostly Democrats, in election corrup-
ton scandal.
Springfield. - IA passengers in
jured, some seriously, when rear
coach on B. & o. train jumped track
yesterday.
IndianapoIis.-John Anderson, 80,
Columbus, suicided in his room. Rea-
son unknown.
MISUNDERSTANDING Of Panama
exposition in canal zone postponed
to July 1 to conform to postpone
ment of canal opening, state dept
announced.
Cairo.-Turkey lost at least 5000
men in recent fighting along Suez
canal. ..-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-06

agreed in convention that perfect
mans chest should be SO inches and
waist "a inches.
Pittsburgh. - Iron, steel and tin
workers agreed to accept cut in
wages by employers of from 6 to
IL per cent, subject to approval Of
amalgamated association.
New York. - Marshall P. Wilder,
actor, left estate of $250,O00 to his
2 children. $500 to servant.
Detroit.-40 citizens pledged aggre-
gate of 81, 900 a month for support Of
soup kitchen for unemployed. Police
will operate.
KenoVa, w. Naturalization dis
closed pumpkins being shipped from
Kentucky were followed in middle
and contained bottle of liquor.
Madison, Wis.-During 1914, first
year of operation of eugenic mar
rage law, 1000 fewer marriages re-
ported to Wisconsin boar dof health
than in 1913.