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The Denver star., 1918-08-31

The STAR cannot see how some
people are willing to vote for some
man who has never done anything
for the Negro and not advocate and
hence encourage a friend who has &C
tually helped US. When the Negro
will get to the place he-himself-
will look out for himself and race
first-he~ will be considered more.
What real recognition has been given
the Negro in the state anyway?
Real progress will call for COOL So
ber thinking.
The Denver star., 1918-08-31
OVER HERE.

Over here-over here
We will serve, We will serve-over
here.
While our boys are fighting, are
bleeding, dying,
Well be striving-over here.
So prepare-say prayer,
Do our BEST-do our BEST and be-
ware,
Well be faithful and we'll be hopeful.
And we won't give up till there's
FREEDOM EVERYWHERE.
Words by Frank Bristol
The Denver star., 1918-08-31

OUR CRUISE OF OIL.
A QUARTER IS ONE CENT MORE
THAN A MARK.
THE YANK IS WORTH TWO OF
THE HUN;
RUT A WAR THRIFT STAMP
PUTS OIL IN THE LAMP
THAT WILL BURN AFTER VIC
TORYS WON.
The Denver star., 1918-08-31
NEGRO, WHICH cAMP2 nEeRo!

America today is divided into two
camps-Americans and Alien Enemy.
Those who are not for America are
against her-enemies all.
Those who are idle, selfish or even
Indifferent are Aliens-alien to Amer
lean interest
Only the workers, comrades in this
great enterprise" bear the honored
Negroes. where do you stand?
The Denver star., 1918-08-31

The U. B. F. and S. M. T. Executive
Board of the Colorado Jurisdiction
convened in Pueblo last week for the
purpose Of receiving reports from the
various local lodges and Grand OFF,
GERS. Reports showed a gradual and
substantial increase and they decided
to purchase a $1,000 Liberty Bond.
The Denver star., 1918-08-31

zone good term deserves another"
10 the slogan Of F. J. knauss, who,
when the Negro appealed to him when
the Anti-Tipping came up, runo true.
So the Star thinks one good turn de-
serves another.
The Denver star., 1918-08-31
NOTICE, SUBSCRIBERS WHO ARE
DELINQUENT. GOVERNMENTS
=, Latest ORDERS.

Pay up your subscription to 1918.
or we shall be compelled to stop your
paper. The Government has ordered
a reduction in print paper and has or
dered us to stop all delinquent pa
pers. We hate to lose anybody, but
please pay .. -
The Denver star., 1918-08-31

Why some Negro did not aspire to
run as representative on either tick
ct is more than the Star can fathom.
especially during these war times.
Denver certainly has some wise poIit'-
cal leaders.I
The Denver star., 1918-08-31

To whom u may concern: The Mt.
Phsasant eaptist ehurbh mildly SsIss
that any ono kno>elns Of ehIIdheB u
the vlelaity whore you live thaf. q
not attend any Sunday School or
church. please notify by dropping
card to No. 4Ss 29th st. Mrs. G. A.
Bates, Supt, 9. g., or to S15s champa
St., to Mr.. n. Jackson, Asst. eupt.
4 t. pd-7-27-1S.
The Denver star., 1918-08-31
DEMOCRACY.

A DEMOCRACY IS FOUNDED UP
ON EQUAL RIGHTS, EQUAL DU-
TIES AND EQUAL RESPONSlBlLi-
TIES FOR ALL cITlZENS-EQUAl
RIGHTS TO ALL; SPECIAL PRIvl-
LEGEs TO NONE. THAT IS REAL
DEMOCRACY,
The Denver star., 1918-08-31
HELP OUR DENVER eoYs.

HELP OUR DENVER aOYS.
Send the News, Times or Post to
our drafted boys in Camp Lewis, they
re dying for Denver news. A very
reasonable rate can be secured. We
are furnishing them with the Star
Don't forget our boys, as we don't
know how soon we will be in their
places. Mothers, sweethearts and sis,
ters, get busy.
The Denver star., 1918-08-31

Voters who desire to vote for our
democratic friends must select a DEM
ocratic ticket and those who vote for
our Republican friends must select
Republican ticket. Register! Regis
teri! Register!! No register, no
vote
The Denver star., 1918-08-31

We have a story from the camp
written by the Colorado boys which we
will publish shortly.
The Denver star., 1918-08-31

Negroes register at the Court House
now II you want to vote at the prt-
maries and at the state election.
The Denver star., 1918-08-31

mo man who looks down on hls
felIowman 10 fit to govern him.
Moordeid storey. 81
The Denver star., 1918-08-31

The Four Brown Skin Harmonizers
at the Tabor did fine A more ex-
tended mention later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
THE CHRISTMAS NIGHTMARE

In another column today the EVENING NEWS publishes a let
Ter from 'Grandpop," and it is of the opinion that "Grandpop
comes pretty near expressing the sentiment of every family IN the
city.
"Grandpop' is concerned because the children have to go TO
school the dav after Christmas without waiting for the new year to
arrive. He recalls the time when he was a boy and aeeEl Junk
that tbe world hasnt changed much since then, as far as children and
Santa Claus is concerned. To think of going to school before New
Years is TO destroy the whole sentiment of the Christmas season.
OF course. the schools have been closed a great deal TINS year
due TO the explosion and influenza epidemic, but so have the schools
of other cities, and we have yet to hear of any place besides fefth
Ambov where they are to have school during Christmas week. IL Is
~. ~. I;uo ;f rytb;n vl be accomnIiIo - srb.
room during those two days between Christmas and New Year s; the
only thin to be gained, apparently, is a few paltry dollars from ne
state. In the long run, however, it is doubtful If the schools viii
lose anything by remaining closed for the Christmas holidays untl
after New Years at least. .
The Board of Education, in deciding to resume school the day after
Christmas no doubt ha din mind the best interests of the taxpayers
but. in this case, the taxpayers will doubtless waive their interests IN
favor of the children that they might enjoy Christmas Day without
The nightmare of having to think of going back to school the next
day.
It ism t too late yet for the school board to send around word to
all the schools that school will not resume until January z. why not
do it'll
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
FIGHT LNFL NJ NOW

The deadly influenza is again stalking through the land, playing
a return engagement in many places. In fact, the cases throughout the
county have increased to such an extent during the past week that
alarm signals have been sent out by federal and state health author
tiles and it behooves everyone to be on their guard.
Here in Perth Amboy there are several cases but there are no
signs of it becoing an epidemic as yet. Every precaution should be
takenhoweyer, to guard against its spread. Put a handkerchief over
your mouth when you cough or sneeze; above all, do not cough or
sneeze in other peoples faces. If you have a cold attend to 1t at
once, and, in justice to the public, keep away from crowds and public
meetings.
cleaning up the city to lessen the danger of spreading disease? Has
the lesson of only a few weeks ago been so soon forgottenf The city
was warned at the time that there would be a repetition Of the
epidemic if something was not done to remedy the dsgraceful con-
ditions to be found here. Are conditions any better today than they
were thenf f'~HT
If the city is to institute reforms radical steps will have to be
taken and the Board of Health will have to show that 1t Is a power
IN the community that cannot be ignored.
The deadly influenza has not yet got a second hold III this city
even though it is appearing elsewhere and warning signals have been
sent out. 1t must be kept out at all cost. These are days when the
health authorities should be actively on the job enforcing every law,
rule and regulation to the letter, working noght and day in the in
terest of the city. 1t is no time for playing politics, pickering or
doubling authority. IL there n inc0mpetents III the health depart
ment get them out and replace them with men who are capable Of
handling the job right. If the men now in the employ Of the health
department are a good as can be secured, get behind them with all
something is done. 1t may be too late to wait until the first of the
year. Disease does not wait on politics.
Now, before the influenza gets a fresh hold in the city, is the
lime to act. Let everyone use every possible precaution and by a
united effort there is reason to believe that Perth Amboy will escape
a second scourge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
MEMORIAL SUGGESTIONS

In regard to the invitation extended by the EVENING NEWS
Tor suggestions as to what form the memorial for the soldiers and
sailors who went from this city to serve their country in the World
War should take, persons offering suggestions for publication should
he sure to sign their names to their letters otherwise the suggestions
will have to be ignored. The name will not be published, if so re-
quested, but the EVENING NEWS cannot deviatc from its policy of
paying no attention to unsigned communications.
One suggestion has been received signed merely by initials which
advances the idea of a tower on the proposed new police station, the
tower to be high enough to be seen above all surrounding buildings
and to have a clock in the top. The letter will be published if the
name of the writer can be learned.
ohe suggestions are invited. In the meantime, the committee
:" the oafd or Aldermen will proceed with its organization and will
doubtless b egla dto avail itself of the cooperation of the cimmittee
70 % appointed by the Board of Trade. The latter organization is a
STRONG advocate OF a Liberty Lyceum, u public building dedicated to
conmnnlty service. 1t is an excellent idea and worthy of much con-
a,uerauoh a study OF the way other municipalities have carried out
TINS idea is interesting.
a. IN committee has not yet even organized, there is n 20 reason
why me citizens should not be heard on the sabiect. The colnmns
- ee = ~ NEWS are open for a free discussion of the sub
IN ae s IN your idea, but be sure to sign your name, whether for
puolcatlon or not, 20 as to assure us of good faith.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
Public Opinion
CHRISTMAS VACATION.

Editor EVENING NEWS:
Let mo unburden myself to the ex-
tent OF informing you and the many
readers of the EVENING NEWS tna'
I, like everybody else was rough up
, to believe In Santa Claus and now that
my hair Is turning gray, l still ike 10
! believe in him and when | recall the
Christmas holidays as we always
termed them when l was n boy. II
| pleases me to know that our boys and
girls Of today can have just as good 4
time as we used to have, and then you
| know it's Just like taking youngsters
| to q circus, we like 1t just as much as
the do, and as our folks l when
| they took us-and now l am older l
like to recall those good old times. al
though when one stops to give SER
ious thought to II, the rea pleasure of
the good times coming. was what put
us on our metal n made us good
right up TO Christmas morning. and
then all bounds we're broken and we
had the best time of our lives right to
and including New Years Day. Whe
we again returned to school, went over
with each other about what we re-
ceived and where we had gone. (Buf
today Ii seems so differently.
We had our fling. We had our
Fourth of July's and our Christmas
holidays; let's at least stop to think
what 1t means TO take away this last
great pleasure from them. They.
along with US older folks. have skimp-
ed and saved and bought stamps and
Red Cross buttons n paid their price
In many another way even to collect
ing nut shells TO make carbon for the
protection OF our boys across the sea
enemy. They have done their share
full and we'll. They. along with US,
went through the deadly epidemic
Their little minds were terror stricken
during and for a long time after the
Morgan explosion. Let's not shake
their faith in Santa Claus and the
good times coming by making them go
to school during the Christmas holt
days.
Why. who ever heard of such a
thing as going to school the day after
Christmas? Why. it's enough to
shake the foundation of u govern
ment. They are the ones coming along
whom we have to look to to protect Us
In the future. what more loyal and IN
spring sight ave we had then our 1T
tie ones on parade with a waving flag
In each tiny hand, and what of their
teachers pm whom really depends our
future standing In h world? They
have brought us through our educa-
tional system to the top OF all the ma
tons OF the world today n please
God, largely through their efforts we
will stay there. What of them, many
whose homes are far away and the
plans they made to be with their own
folks during the holidays? They, too,
have done their share. The war is
over n peace is on the way. Now,
let's at least do what we can for them
and our own children to enjoy them
selves.
This Is my first letter. Mr.. Editor.
so I have to hide under a nom de
guerre.
GRAND POP.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

pline IL to fuss ell day with the chill
don't know that IL makes much diff
ference. Our mother aesd to lam the
daylights out of US when we were q
boy and we never got any medals for
good behavior in spite of the lam
mings.
livery boy knows that he will be
better to his children when they ar
rive than his parents are to him. But
he won't.
Most of a mans plans are changed
by his wife. If they were not he
would probably be in the Pen or the
Poor House.
And the woman who has a cake ard
canCy headache can't understand why
a man will let his appetite Tor booze
ruin his health.
And what has become of the old
fashioned man who used to go to q
chicken fight every Saturday nigesp
A farmers idea of O dude is n man
who insists on calling q fiddle 4 violin.
Ten days after marriage she gets
mad IL he won't let her wait on him.
And then years after marriage, II he
wants her to do something for him.
she will snort: Who was your niger
this time last year,"
one divorce case attracts more at
tention than do the other ninety nine
married couples who are behaving
II, emselves and making the best OF
things.
~oesn't take a married man long
to learn that 1t isn't safe to tell his
wife twice that some other woman is
good looking.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
Daily HO, OSe0be
saturday, December Fl, 1918

Saturday, December Fl, 1915
Copyright. 1913, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate)
During the busiest hours of this
day the planetary influences are
rather uncertain. Late i'm the after
noon Mercury is in benefic aspect.
/, 1t should be a favorable time for
settling small affairs in q business
way. There is AT encouraging direc-
ton for putting financial matters In
order and preparing for new enter
prises.
Under this sway looking backward
is likely to be depressing and for this
|. reason the day should be passed in
activity
! The rule is not an suspicious one
for weddings or for love affairs.
Persons in the Sun are likely to
be far from kindly or sympathetic
during this rule of the planets. It
is not a fortunate day to seek place,
preferment or employment.
Mercury is in a place held to be
peculiarly favorable for writings OF
every sort. Letters are subject to
the most benign aspect and contracts
signed at this time should bring good
fortune.
Messages are we'll directed, carry
ing with them this day more than
mere suggestions of happiness. for
they are held actually TO start tho
right influence.
Fires are to be feared during this
rule of the stars. Homes as well as
public buildings are menaced.
Theatres have the Representation
of change hat will be beneficial.
Standards of plays will be raised. tho
seers prophecy. and they foretell that
universities and even the United
States government viii concern them
selves seriously with the drama.
Play OF recreation In the broadcast
sense of the word is to receive much
attention in the coming months. II Is
prognosticated.
Lessons taught by the wal will be
applied in many ways hat will be
helpful to the public. astrologers
forecast. and speed in all things will
be evident
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the promise of a successful year in
business, but many small trc~hfos
may b. disturbing In the home.
Those who are employed may meet
with difficulties.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

Every man imagines that there Is
only one great problem in the weird
and that Is the u that is worrying
him.
Some people are lucky AMI do not
know 1t. What would be left OF Mex
leo by this time IL Germany hadn't
butfed in and funk the Lusitania:
The fellow who used to put in his
time worrying oyes the determination
OF the american Bison Is now mourn
ing the passing of the Cigar Store
Indian.
When we esntended that every msn
makes his own he'll. q mea cuss ask
ed us 10 amend the statement TO
read EVERY man who marries-"
4 modern mothers idea OF dfscf-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

The 81 latest diamond in the world
Is not the Kohinoor;
There is a gem that's greater still,
OF this one girl is sure.
She would not part with il for worlds.
Though ten bucks II might bring;
II Is the chip she proudly wears
In her engagement ring.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
Kissed and Made no.

Joe Kiss and julia Kiss. OF Canton.
Ohio, were divorced once. but they
have remarked and are living a. hap
PLY as two kisses should.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
HUH

WELL said the Friend, have you
found that two can live as cheaply as
one?"
NO" replied Mrs. Youngwife. AZ
ter going over the bills for last month
l have decided that there is either no
truth In hat saying or my husband
must have been a very e~xtravagant
fellow when he was single"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
Walt Mason's Ripping Rhymes
Feeding Germany.

- Feeding Germany.
.ho, y" IN sm h nave u iced the Teuts, % our gentle statesmen sav.
tthhey Sn ave Ell 70 at their boots, if no help should come their way:
ghnn. on ohete san. So Wen fill a box With Jam. and some
u1uSr nus m a ham,. and a bale or two II hay. We will send them
Ms a1 son pumpkin pies and tars: we nov W.
are not huns. though the showing break hearts: we must adj
$4,000. 1oesnt work by hts and starts. We could thunder 70 y
Teuts, Call upon your German Cotti 49,, an%uer 10 IN
stripe. S o their weeping yes waYt vI,a - of Suures TO- that
and som wenies smoking hot n ~ III ~ rms a kes OF t1pe,
shall bring the helpful eats wt,h - a. a. hnd -
cnrS hu peeus. L0r We would be vandals, too, If cold -hearted VI
trsats q s sMa ainE hungry crew, and deny the chophouse
and ~ a. ~ n -. uuC VIII p zone. though W don't enjoy the chore:
bread but we don't forget our dssd Or n ~4raaS -, ae Sneese ana
y the acres soaked with gore ""' owing rea.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

He has some coin. his clothes are swer
And he is honest, too, / hope:
But. when he stops at a hotel,
He always cop q cake OF soap.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
The Victorious Hun.

ITHC bFCt0H OU IHU1Es
As we understand the speech made
by General Won Einem. In the vacua
ton OF the Rhine provinces. this Is
what he said to the inhabitants OF the
Rhineland:
Our victorious army greets You.
We have protected the Fatherland
from it's enemies. We are undefeared.
We have snared the armies of the
enemy INTO the Fatheriand so that you
might have a loo at them. We have
broken the enemy's fist with our loyal
German noses. We have gruised the
enemy's toes with tie seats OF our
loyal German pantst We ave broken
the butts OF the enemy's rifles with our
loyal German skulls. We have out
the enemy. Remain proud and
German. We are victorious"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

Mothers happy, bless her soul,
She's looking mighty pleasant:
Shes ordered up a ton OF coal
For Fathers Christmas present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

Most of Us Measure Our Happincs
by the Size of Our Bank Rolls.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
Bits of Bly, Play
By LUKE McLUkk
CopI right, 1918, the Cincinnati
Enquirer


Fast.
II you are broke, you AN depend.
Your welcome cold and gium will
be;
But III you have the coin to spend,
You're sure of hospitality
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
Oll

What is the Prnssian Diet, any
way?" asked the Old Fogy. as he
looked up from his newspaper.
"Frankfurters, wieners and lin
berger. I suppose replied the Crouch
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
Names Is Names


DIR. Rob Graves Is practicing medi
cine in Concord, N. H.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

Dc not go hunting trouble. DO.
Sit down and sing a song,
And you will find, first thing you know
Your share win come along.
Luke McLuke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

(Coldwater (Ohio) Chronicle.)
Luke, what has become OF the old
fashioned country editor who used TO
run a column weekly dubbed Pencil
and Scissors ?"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw. what does decoiiete
mean2
Paw-Half naked, my son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

OF trouble I'll accept my share,
But what makes me feel blue
Is, 1 am oft required to bear
The other fellows. too.
Newark Advocate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20

Daily Thought.
Studious let sme sit and hold high
converse with the mighty dead
Thomson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-20
GOSH

Will Tankem is a Prohibition spot
ter in Bridyewater, Maine. You would
think that a fellow with a name like
that would be selling booze instead of
confiscating II.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-31
H. A. KELLY'S CARD.

To The Voters of Creme County;
Thursday of this week will be cleo
ton day. / am a candidate for the
office of Register for said county.
Having been unable to see in person
many of the voters, / make this final
appeal for their support, In 1904,
while serving the Louisville and Nash
Vile railroad as conductor, ! lost both
my left limbs and was thereby rem
dered unable to earn living by man
ual labor. In fact was deprived of
nearly all means Of earning an honest
living for myself and family. The
struggle has been a hard one, as you
1t once realize. For this reason, and
this reason alone, / am making the
race for the office.
Ask anyone who knows me if am
competent to fill the office, and
whether / will treat my patrons kind
Iy and apply the office earnings to
the comforts Of my family and their
educational and Christian training.
Thus soliciting your support, ! am
Sincerely yours,
H. A. KELLEY.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-31
Mr.. LINTZ' CARD.

| have found it to be impossible,
in my crippled condition, to get
around to see all the voters of the
county. / have, however, done the
best could under the circumstances,
and trust that those ! have failed to
see and appeal to personally will vote
for me Thursday. If / am elected l
promise you that my one purpose
viii be to do my duty and to give the
office of Circuit Court Clerk my n
divided attention. / feel that I am
thoroughly capable of filling the of
fee to the satisfaction of the people.
If did not feel that l was qualified
to do so, would not ask you to elect
me. will say to you, and truthfully,
that you could not vote for any man
that would appreciate 1t more than
| Will. also want to add just mere
that at the present time you will be
doing me a great favor, as we'll as
my family, by honoring me with this
election. All that / ask is that you
give me a trial, and if / don't prove
efficient and worthy, then let me step
down and out.
Hoping that you will remember
Lintz when you go to cast your vote
tomorrow, / am
Sincerely yours,
D. A. LINTZ.
Greeneville, Tenn, July 81, 1918.