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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03
JOBS WAITING FOR THEM
400 Former Employees OF Interna.
tional Harvester Coz Back to Work.

Chicago, Dec. Sword has been
sent to 400 former employees of the
International Harvester company that
on their return from service their jobs
await them, with all the advantages
OF pensions and profit sharing, as if
they had been continuously employed.
In making this announcement today.
Joseph Badenoch, chairman of the
Chicago community labor board, said
similar action was being taken by 9TH
er manufacturing concerns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-03
North Side Neu,s

Items Tor this column may be left at
Petro's drug store, or call Eleanor
ktmbali. phone ;;;cc31, after y. H.:
other hours phone $3.50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

nomenclature It's dignity and worth.
July 4th m'lord ross to his fullest
mental stature. 1t was in London, az
a luncheon Of the American Chamber
of Commerce
He said Il wish to thank America
for the best licking we ever got. 1t
has done US both a lot Of good. We
are grateful to you because the lick
ing taught us how to treat our chill
drcn. 1t is the reason why we now
have Australia and Canada and even
South Africa fighting beside us today"
Imagine a Briton broad enough to
think and feel that way and not hesi-
tate to speak his thought and express
his feeling!
There are many like him, but 1t was
left to Lord Derby to be their mouth
piece.
England. with that angle on mat
ters, will knock down the last remin-
ing barriers of prejudice that have
stubbornly stood between the peoples
of the island nation and this land of
opportunity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17
Ripping RHYMES
THE KAIsER's DREAM
BY walt mason.

The kaiser dreamed that he
would reign from Naples 10 Alas-
ka; his subjects would be FOUND
IN Maine, and up In
He'd ride in state through Boston
town and swagger in Toronto. n
see the peoples kneeling down,
where has the vision gone TOT
oh. wilhelm ate some liverwurst
bne might before retiring, and saw
himself in splendor burst upon a
world admiring. He had a throne
set up in Cork, another one IN
lansing. he saw, through Roches-
ter. New York, his retinue advanc-
ing. The nations bowed to hail their
lord, revered his two-faced eagle:
he gave the vanquished as reward
a smile sublime and regal. ON,
wilhelm ate some rancid cheese
before he sought his slumbers; a
lot of batty dreams like these he
had in endless numbers. II you
eat goose before you sleep, n
dream you're Alexander, you say,
"Hereafter / will keep away from
goose and gander." But Wilhelm
thought his dreams were sane,
and not the fruit of sausage; and
SO he spoiled with bloody rain the
age of peace. the boss age May
he be reigning on a rack, when
this grim war Is ended, some lone
lv crag where seagulls flock and
all the woes are blended.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

shown in all matters in which Ameri-
cans take part.
Lavor Comes under q sway that
promises the greatest benefits, but
sensational events will mark expan-
sion and development. Investigations
are foreshadowed.
The autumn will be marked by
much agitation regarding thrift in
government work and the stars seem
to forecast a great deal OF shifting
of men and concentration of effect
with possibly sweeping economies.
The planets seem to presage a great
Naval engagement In which Great
Britain Will have to guard against
some sort of treachery.
Persons whose, birthdate 1t is may
have many annoyances. They should
guard against nervous collapse. A
busy year in new lines of work is
probable.
Children born on this day may be
industrious, but these subjects of Leo
are likely to be extravagant. They
should not undertake any business
responsibilities, but should work as
employees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17
Daily Horoscope

The stars incline, but do not compel
Sunday, August IS, 1918.
Copyright. 1918. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
According to ~astrology this a day
In which to keep quiet. avoiding even
plans or letters thai concern business.
Jupiter. the Sun and Uranus are all
adverse.
Clergymen are likely TO discover
that the influences are contrary where
appeals to public spirit or religious
enthusiasm are to be made. Chart
able and philanthropic solicitations
should be postponed.
There Is a sign. read as inclining
men and women to be selfish. This
sway is said to encourage the vain
glorious 10 be satified with war work
and TO avoid giving time and money
when most needed
Merchants and sellers of money as
well as products of loom or furnace
should delay important business until
the configuration changes. Commerce
and banking are subject to htwarting
Influences today.
This is not an suspicious sway for
visiting friends or relatives, or for
seeking the support of men or women
of large influence.
1t is not a lucky day for l~ovemaking
although the stars are believed to en-
courage susceptibility.
Mercury this month denotes diplo-
matte activity and the stars promise
that extraordinary wisdom will be
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17
Today We Celebrate
Birthday Of Austria's Ruler.


Emperor Charles. ruler Of the tot
tertng Austrian empire will today
celebrate, in q manner of speaking.
his thirty-flrst borthday. There are
not a few of hi subjects who will cell
citrate the day by offering up fervid
prayers for their release from the
Austrian yoke.
Charles Francis Joseph is the eldest
son of the Archduke Otto, who was
a OUNCE brother of the late Fran
chs Ferdinand. whose assassination
touched the spark that set the world
afiame. His father died in 1905. he
attended the public schools of VI
emma, being the first scion of he
Hapsburgs, to attain such heights of
democracy. and many of his compan-
ions were the sons OF r-radesnlen and
laborers. Later he went to a classical
school conducted by the Benedictine
monks. He is. incidentally, the first
Hapsbnrg to attain proficiency In he
English tongue.
After completing his education tho
former Archduke, whose succession
to the throne was then not dreamed
of, entered the army. and attained the
rank of lieutenant colonel of fnfan-
try. Emperor Charles mother was
Maria Josepha, Princes of Saxony,
and she is still living In Vienna. He
has no sisters and only one brother.
Macmillan Eugen Ludwig. a youth
OF twenty-three and a student OF Law.
Tho Empress. who's antipathy to
everything German is now widely
known. was the Princess Eta OF the
Bourbon house OF Parma. She was
only sixteen when she met and on-
.quered the then Archduke Charles
Francis Joseph. and the marriage had
the cordial approval of the late aged
Emperor Francis Joseph. The En-
press has nineteen brothers and sis
ters. most OF whom are said TO be
idiots. but Zita is described "a d wo-
man OF Unusual intellect" and she
Is known TO have expressed her opin-
ion freely OF the Germans. whom she
so detests. and who are more and
more coming into control 81 Austrian
affairs. especially as regards the con-
duct OF the war.
Charles. like all other Hapsbu-gs.
Is a Catholic. The imperial couple
have two sons. the eldest. Francis
Joseph Otto. being now IN his sixth
year. The couple lived quietly and
took little part In court functions IN
I'll the assassination OF Francis Fert1-
nan. which put Chaies In lin for
the throne.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17
GAS WORKS

We learn that the Perth Amboy Gas
Light Company is planning extensive
improvements in the way of enlarg-
ing fits facilities here. Had the COM
pany made the improvements as the
city grew and thereby kept abreast
with the development of this COM
munity it would not now finds itself
compelled to make such lavish outlay
Of money as will be necessary.
The cost of charging a gas plant
today will be many times greater than
what the same work would have cost
six OF eight years ago when 1t was
known that the existing facilities were
Inadequate for the territory served.
But that is for this gas company to
worry about. It Is no concern of the
public provided the proposed improve
ments are not made an excuse for
again asking for an increase in rates.
1t would seem Hike rubbing it In to
deny the people adequate service when
times were normal and 1t would have
been easy enough to make the nsces-
airy improvements, and then. when
improvements have to be made, to ask
the people to pay more because of the
waiting until times are abnormal be-
fore starting the work.
But the point that the city is inter-
ested in is where the improvements
are to be made. The present gas
plant is located on the river front in
one of the best residential sections
of the city. 1t is the only industry in
that locality. Immediately adjoining it
on the cast is Caledonia park. A short
distance west is the Hayes tract and
the Gregory property and adjoining
that is Wonderland Beach. all of
which are owned by the city. When
properly developed a beautiful bou-
levard can be constructed along the
entire river front with municipal
bathing beaches and amusements for
the people.
The gas works Is the only eye-sore.
The face for gas works is out on
the meadows beyond Maurer.
One thing is certain. any extensive
improvements on the part of the gas
company should not be made at the
present site at the foot of High
street. The city. by some means,
should get control Of the present gas
site for the extension of
Caledonia park and to complete its
river front possessions.
1t Is due the people of Perth Amboy
that the river front be developed by
the municipality. The western part
nearest the railroad. perhaps, ear be
made an immense freight terminal with
railroad and excellent water facilities.
The more easterly part should be a
real water front park. like Battery
Park In New York.
To make an elaborate addition TO
the gas works in their present loca-
ton would be a calamity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17
DEMANDS"

A Hun, president of the Bremen
Cotton Exchange. has some dc
mands'' to make upon the allies.
He "demands' certain concessions
in the after-war disposition of raw
materials produced by the allies.
He demands" restoration OF the
tonnage that remains of the German
shipping seized by the allies.
He makes further demands"
And he's a doctor which would
ordinarily Indicate a man of more
than ~half-bakod Intelligence.
We are pleased TO inform der Herr
Doktor that his bloody nation win
never again be in a position to make
'demands' upon any country or group
OF powers.
The words demand" and com
mand" are 10 be banned In the Teu-
ton tongue.
Germany win not dictate In future
she'll ask permission. She'll not
set nNdiAAA0S &h0 hAoAN AaAN 49,
Will observe the one and obey the
other.
Her power will exist as materially
and perceptibly as the eyebrows ON a
clami
She is truly the outlaw nation. but
the allied posse has her headed for
the rockpile Of PREPARATION n atone
ment. Already the handouts OF Right
are ON her CORY wrists but the hall
and chain OF Might must be added to
completely cow her-Rnd that Is now
being attached
So let the Herr Doktor take him
self To the mad-hOuse where his
ridiculous demands" viii be IN keep
ing with the temperature Of his en-
yironment
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17
Fire Alarm Boxes

z2-Raritan Copper Works
24-Market and Sheridan StreetA
25-Smith Street and Central r. h
26-Market and First Streeta
2T-Madison Ave. and Paterson 81
2S-Hi9h and Lewis Streets.
e6-Smith and High Streets.
e6-New BRUNSWICK VI and New 81
37-Smith and State Streets.
42-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works.
43-ABuckingham Ave n Hartford 81
45-Commerce and Front Streets.
and Warrington SITS.
47-High and Washington Streets.
st. and buckingham Ave.
S. Parker st. and Pulaski
66-Hall Ave. and Charles st.
B7-State INC Wayne Streets.
S. Near United Lead Works.
59-Maurer.
62-Washington and First Streets.
e3-New Brunswick I've and Elm St
64-Smith Street and watson v
66-Commerce and State Streets.
72-Front and Smith Streets.
73-Water and Gordon Streets.
74-kearny Ave. and Gordon street.
s1-Brace and Hanson Avenues.
82+Smith and Herbert Streets.
S5-Near City Hospital
e3-Amboy Ave. and washington st.
y4-LehfRh Ave. and Stanford Street
S5-Near City Hospital.
94-Neville and tombstone Streets.
S6-Cleveland and Brace Avenues.
e7-Amboy and Hall Avenues.
g2-Amboy Ave. and Inslee Street.
9g-Lawrence and Francis Strs..s.
s4-Nevllle and Johnstone Streets.
sB2B-Smith Street and Central r. r.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17
THE WAR TAX.

The stubborness Of Chairman
Kitchin, of the Ways and Means Com
mittee in congress is gradually being
overcome. But it has taken Secretary
McAdoo, the right hand-man of the
President, to make an impression.
It is sound principle to make profits
due to the war pay for the war as
much as possible. The taxes on in
dustries dealing In war materials
should be such hat their profits will
not be any greater than they were in
normal times. This is Secretary Nc
Adoo's plan and it is gratifying to see
that Chairman Kftchin is beginning to
see the light.
We all know hat the war has got
to be paid for. but because the burden
Is so great no one should be allowed
to make any none out of it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

Dick Turpin was a noted English
highwayman and horse thief. whose
imaginary ride TO York. on his horse
'Black Bess" is graphically described
by Ainsworth In his "Rookwood." This
episode probably Is taken from a sim
liar experience In the life of Swift
Nick Nevison," who. In 1876, is said
to have robbed a sailor at Gad's Hill
at four o'clock a. m. and to have
reached York at 1880 o'clock on the
evening Of the same day. thereby es-
tablishing an alibi. Turpin was born
at Hetepstead. England. In 17Oo. and
hanged for murder at York on April
10, 1739.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

A 1918 bride is certain that she Will
not look next a as the 1917 crop
looks today.
Judging by the way they dress. a
whole lot of women seem to think the
men are all from Missouri.
Love may not be the most lasting
thing In the world. But the woman
who marries without love deserves a
divorce without alimony.
Many q man who never got past the
fourth grade in school has to support
a son who Is a college graduate.
War or no war, this country would
have all the revenue it needed If every
man could be taxed according to his
personal valuation.
If there is a big fire around the cor
|ner and q woman sees a crowd run
ming in her direction h feels for the
back of her skirt to see If she is at
tracing all the attention because she
sat down in something.
1t makes a bald-headed man mad TO
think that he has to every day
where he doesn't need any hair.
What does it profit a man to make
a dollar outside of his regular income
when it makes his wife feel that she
Gun afford to spend two?s
Love isn't what keeps a married
couple together for 20 or 80 years. 1t
Is merely common sense.
When they are engaged the mother
of the young man knows that no girl
is good enough for her son, and the
mother OF the girl knows that no mar
is good enough for her daughter. And
after they have been married a while
both members of the sketch begin to
I~realize that their mothers were cor
rect.
Once In a while every married man
gets a yen to go out and make a jack
ass of himself. And a wise wife will
let him go ahead. He will soon come
back with a headache and an empty
nosebag and Will be willing to do any,
thing in the world to get back into
| his STALL.
Any rummy can be up early in the
morning. But getting up early in the
morning Is a different matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17
Famous Women


Poetess and lemonade seller. this
paradox was combined in the person
OF Charlotte Bourette. who was born
In Paris In 1T14. She became famous
not alone IN Paris, but throughout
France. under the name OF la Muse
limonadiere, the Lemonade Muse.
She was married twice. her first hus-
band having been a NJ. Cure. Madame
Bourette kept the Cafe Aflemand and
soon made a name for herself not
alone with what h served. but more
especially for har productions In
prose and verse. Her writings came
to the notice of kings n princes.
many OF whom visited her and en-
counaged her IN her literary work.
She also wrote a comedym The Co
qnette Punished" which was pro-
duced IN the Thestre Francois with
great Madame Bourette died
In Paris IN 1Ts4. at the age OF sew
enty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17
Perth hmbOy Evening News

Published daily except Sunday by
the PERTH AMBOY EVENING NEWS
COMPANY, 2S4 State st. Perth Amboy.
New Jersey. Phone 400.
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Association, Audit Bureau OF Circula-
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Entered at the Perth Amboy Post
Office as Second Glass Matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

Teach your child TO sit. stand and
walk In an erect posture. Set a good
example Of this By your own conduct
Here suggestion thus has = powerful
'infnsnca Spend three minutes per day
win the children IN taking vigorous
breathing exerrise-iffing the chest
the lungs 70 their greatest
capacity. holding the breath. exhaiinE
10 the limit and the Ike. all together.
An MlI scon become fond a This hftla
arm a. fhay almost feel rs increase A.
kAo glow e good health.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

Lord Derby-it matters not whether
the hat or the family came nrst-is
an English noble.
The world is not o~xercroNded with
gentlemen. SO the presence OF nohle-
men Is even more negligible.
Lord Derby measures np as one OF
natures nobleman- His fiAe e0nkrA-
butes nothing 20 hin-he gives 70 the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

Milk is milk-and hands are
hands. But some are cleaner
than others.
WOOD BROOK MILK Is
CLEAN
IT'S CERTIFIED.
That means cleanliness and a
lot Of other desirable qualities
too.
Among other things 1t means
SAFETY.
Wood Brook MILK Is safe for
your children's usa.
It's CERTIFIED.
Visitors Always Welcomed
WOOD BROOK FARMs
METUoHEE. n. J.
Orders received ut Seaman's
Pharmacy. Phone Perth Ana
boy 200 OF Phone direct 70 the
fnFm
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17
Bits of By-Play

Coed Dope.
The wise Mr.. Kemper,
This good advice lends:
I'm keeping your temper.
You're keeping your friends"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17
Nfm6fr Of Tie Associated Press

This newspaper is a member of
The Associated Press. News dis
patches printed herein n so desig-
mated are Associated Press dis
patches. which may not be lawfully
reprinted except by members of The
Associated Press. Local news Of
spontaneous origin herein printed
is subject to the same restriction as
TO republication.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

you're Keeping yOuA hNhA
-
The Wise Fool.
The good die young" observed the
"Oh, I don't know" commented the
Fool. AS far as jokes are concerned
1t is the bad that die young"
Please Pass the Needlel
I'm tired Of this hot weather. e
TIC Arctic wastes I'd like to go;
oh, wouldn't il be nice II we
Could only rave a little snow!
No Joke.
Jack-All the worlds a stage.
Mack-Yes, and we are all spending
money trying 20 make a show.
Losing His Nerve.
He feared no mortal thing. did Fare,
His courage wouldn't swerve;
But he sat in a dentists chair,
And then he lost his nerve.
Poor Doggie.
The Dogville News
Now Runs the Plea
Forget the Fly
And swat the Flea"
Paw Knows Everything.
WilIie-Paw. what Is meant by:
Dead men tell no tales?"
Paw-It means that a widow finds It
an easy matter TO get married again,
Maw-WiIie. you get your clothes
on and get TO bed this minute.
Good Dope. s
Don't swell around
And air your views:
For lots OF men
Could I'LL your shoes.
Experience.
We all must buy experience. though
we don't like to tell II.
Now this seems queer for I a found
that none Of US an sell IT,
A Man On n Million.
Ritch-Has Jones a good memory
Ftch-Should say he has. Why. he
a name you the last six Vice-Presi-
dents OF the United States.
Free Advice.
II you'd be happy
Night and day.
Just let Friend Wife
Have her " way.
Up Against H.
Jinks-can You manage a type
writer
Binks-Not since I married her.
Avn. Gwanl
An artists model is May Mees.
Her salary might be bigger
And yet I understand hat she's
Engaged at her own 1ngure.
Names Il Names.
Ethel May Popp lives In Charles
ton. West Virginia
Our Daily Special.
II A Man Can't Understand II He
Knowa That II Is Real Poetry.
Luke MeIMke says:
Why shom1au4 fha .rouman vofaT 7
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

Why shouldn't the women voter I
SEQ a lot Of them reading the sport
page every morning. hooking for the
best tips a. SRntoga
A man fhimAR ne a. nome engineer
because he can\ shave htmself, but a
woman an SHARPEN a lead pencil with
"a pair OF nclssor8
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

The Wise Fool.
THE good die young" observed h
Sage.
sOh, don't know" commented the
A far as jokes are concerned
II is the bad that die young"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

II A Man Can't Understand IT. III
Knows That II Is Real Poetry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

I'm tired OF this hot weather, Seel
To Arctic wastes I'd like to go;
oh, wouldn't il be nice II we
Could only have a little snow!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

No Joke.
Jack-All the worlds a stage.
Mack-Yes, and we are all spending
money trying 10 make a show.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-17

wrffer7
Binks-Not since I married her.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-14
sPL ENDID VICTORY FOR
THE GERMAN PEOPLE
SO Declares Deputy Scheidemann, So
ciaIist Leader, in the Reichstag-
Exhorfed to Keep Calm.

Berlin, Saturday, Nov. deputy
Scheidemann, leader of the majority
Socialists in the Reichstag, in a
speech today said:
aThe kaiser and the crown prince
abdicated. The dynasty has been oy-
erthrown. It is a splendid victory for
the German people.
"Herr Ebert has been charged with
the formation of a new government,
in which all shades of the Social Dem
ocratic party are to participate.
"Only DEGREES from the government
bearing the signature Of Herr Ebert
have validity Only orders from the
minister Of war bearing the counter
signature Of the Social Democrat,
acting as assistant. are official"
Deputy Scheidemann exhorted the
crowd to keep calm and to avoid in
cidents.
Deputy Won Thar and some sol
diers spoke from motor lorry. A
delegate from the corps Of officers of
the guard battalion announced that
the officers were on the side of the
people. Stormy applause and jubila-
ton accompanied the speeches.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-14
Attraction of Smiles.

A newcomer making his first Wis
it to Mena had this comment to make
upon the customs and habits of the
townspeople: Zone of the first
things | noticed was the smiling
faces seen on the streets. Where
came from you don't see much of
that Another thing was that near
~ everyone l met passed the time Of
day in pleasant manner. That made
a hit with me, stranger in strange
town. like town where people
smile and speak pleasantly with a
stranger. Guess III spend the win
ter here anyhow"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-11-14
OIL ORDER IS CANCELLED.
Government Reduces Amount of Gas
cline Required for Aviation.

Tulsa, Ok, Nov. 9.--Orders for
$4,000 barrels monthly Of aviation
grade gasoline bought by the govern
ment from midcontinent refneries
were Cancelled yesterday thru the Ma
tional War Petroleum board, accord
ing to ]. F. Champion, secretary of
the Advisory Committee Of the Okla
homa and Kansas fields. Mr.. Cham
pion said this would give to CONNER
cial consumers an additional gasoline
supply, unless export markets abb
sorbed it. However, the orders can
celed only represent one per cent of
the monthly production of crude runs.