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The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
Still May Redeem
War Stamp Pledges

The paying up and redemption
of War Savings pledges in New
Orleans and throughout the state
ii louisiana may still be effected,
according to P. H. Saunders,
State Director for war savings.
Because of the flu epidemic in
,iuiost every locality in the state
ishas been impossible for many
people to pay up their pledges
il some cases because they or
some one in their families was af-
fected with flu, or because of the
extra expense accruing with the
illness in many homes, this maxi
ing il impossible for many to meet
their pledge obligations.
aWe have large number Of
requests from persons who were
behind on their pledge for 1915
and who wished a little more time
10 make good on them said MIR
Saunders, and We felt that whel
the desire to make good was 81
Pronounced we ought to devils
some way for helping these peo
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
Rural Carrier Examination.

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an
examination for the Parish of
Washington, La. to be held at
Franklinton on February s, 1919,
to fill the position Of rural carrier
at Warnerton, and vacancies that
may later occur on rural routes
from other post offices in the
aforementioned parish. The
examination will be open only to
male citizens who are actually
domiciled in the territory OF a
post office in the parish and who
meet the other requirements set
forth in Form No. 1877. This
form and application blanks may
be obtained from the Offices men,
toned above or from the United
States Civil Service Commission
at Washington, D. G. Appli'
cations should be forwarded to
the Commission at Washington
at the earliest practicable date.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16

pie out. So the committee de-
cided that all who defaulted on
their 1918 pledges, may purchase
1919 stamps and fill up their
pledges; but they must not paste
them on their 1918 certificate be-
cause they will be of different
issue and will mature a year later
than the 1918 green stamps.
"Thc green stamp passed at
midnight of December 3lst; the
new blue stamps which made
their appearance on January 1st,
are only half the size of the 1918
green stamp and are decorated
with the head of Franklin, the
apostle of thrift, which we are
making the basis of our 1919
work. Save and succeed will
be the new slogan, to take the
place of the old slogan Save and
sacrifice. 80
Those who purchase the blue
stamps in redeeming their 1917
pledges will pay just II cents
less than in December, or $4.12
for each stamp, but they will not
mature till a'year later than the
December stamps.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
General News items IN Brief

Navy Department officials dis.
closed the fact that an American
war invention permits sending Of
wireless messages underground
or through water.
Attorney General Gregory has
has given an opinion sustaining
the validity of the contract b.
tween the Sugar Board and re-
fners.
Captain Edward Tupper,
national organizer of the British
Seamen's Union urged a seven
year boycott of German.m
goods in retaliation for U.boat
murders.
Shelby Taylor, chairman Of
the Railroad Commission Of
Louisiana, opposed the new "toll
rates" for long distance telephone
service.
A Memphis man said the battle
ship New York accidentally ran
over and sank a German U-boat
at the entrance to the Grand
Fleets base.
The State Board of Health
charged that many physicians
are neglecting instructions tc
report new influenza cases.
Trade of the United States will
Japan in 1918 showed stremen
dous gain, with chief increases
in new cotton and manufactures
of iron and steel.
The Punboats Wheeling ane
Sacramento returned to New
Orleans after fifteen months &C
tive service In the war zone.
Walker D. Hines, nance
director general of railroads, sal
he favors Mr.. McAdoo's program
of hve.year federal control.
| A report by Field Marshal Hal
showed that American troops
largely from Southern states
were the first to break tn
Hindenhurg line.
Lieutenant Governor Cox {
Massachusetts sent a telegram
Senator Lodge urging that tt
name OF the Panama Canal
changed to "The Rooseve
!. G. I.al."
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16

1t was mada plain that the
peace delegation of the great
Entente Powers will-be supreme
in the Paris conference.
Berlin apparently was in a
state of anarchy, bloody street
fighting being reported between
the rival political factions.
Victor l.. Berger, convicted
under the espionage act ANNOUNCE
ed that he will fight for the seat
in Congress to which he was
elected.
North Louisiana produced 49,
900 barrels of oil in 1918, the
federal statiscian in charge of
petroleum statistics reported at
WashlngtNn.
Federal Judge Rufus E. Foster
appointed J. D. O'Keefe receiver
of the New Orleans Railway and
Light Company.
Railroad executives made a
suggestion that railway secre-
tary be put into the cabinet
which would leave part control
with the government.
The health officers said they
were handicapped in their fight
on influunza because of indiffer-
ence of physicians and others.
- Spartacan losses in killed alone
in the recent rloting i'll Berlin
were estimated at 1900.
A correspondent sent report
that the former czar of Russia is
alive. a substitute having been
slain in his place.
Germans sent 64,000,0 marks
ito Coblenz to pay the expense
bills incurred by American occu-
patton forces.
, In an address in Baton Rouge,
IL. E. Thomas, chairman of the
Board of State Affairs, impressed
, upon tax assessors the need for
dealing fairly with the public.
. An assassin shot and wounded
y slightly lgnace Jan Paderewski,
q Polish leader aud famous pianist.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
Stockholders Meeting.

Annual meeting of stockhold-
ers Of The Babington Store, Inc.
will be held at their Office at 300
o'clock p. NJ, January 81, 1918.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16
What Will We Do With Him?

After years Of hellish doings,
And fine cities left in ruins;
After billions spent in treasure,
And sorrowing beyond measure;
After lives-yes, millions taken,
And the world with war been shaken;
After crimes (now give attention)
That decent soul can't mention;
When our prayers to God ascended,
= And the awful war was ended.
Oh, that man could still and smother
All his hatred for his brother,
And let Christ's spirit rule within;
It would keep us from all sin.
Oh! Wilson, George, Poincaire and all
Who have assembled at the peace call,
May your labors neer be finished
Nor your strength of mind diminished,
Till there has been devised a way
The demon fend of war to stay.
Oh, yes, we have got the Kaiser;
But mankind is growing wiser,
And we think conscience mourning,
And ones peace of mind destroying,
Would be keen and bitter pill
To the ghoulish fend, old Bill;
Worse than death-or any measure
That would take his life and treasure,
Conscience, bah, the brute. he has none;
That's proven by the deeds he's done.
So the best thing now would be
To bind and drop him in the sea.
Yes, let him go where he can view,
The scores his demon U-boats slew.
S. K. CoZINE.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16

The general public will be
gratified to learn that the Ford
Motor Co. has issued instruct
ions to US to again offer Ford Cars
for sale in our territory with the
assurance that all orders will be
promptly filled after the first OF
the year.
Motor Sales and Service 20.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16

Buy War Savings Stamps
now.
The Era-leader., 1919-01-16

Whiskey smuggled in coffins,
hotwater bottles and gasoline
cane was located by Department
Of Justice agents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
Miss Marion M. GredgeSon
Bride of Clarence W dlker

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
christensen. of 40 Amboy avenue,
Miss Marion NJ. Gredgeson, daughter,
of Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Gredgeson, of
Elizabeth, and sister of Mrs. Christian
sen and Clarence NJ. Walker, of Eliza
beth, were married Friday night at
5 o'clock by Rev. Harry. L. Y. Sey-
Ter. pastor of Holy Trinity English
Lutheran church. of Elizabeth. Both
the bride and groom are members of
that church. The bride vas given
away by her father.
Miss Helen Christensen, of his city
was the maid of honor and Arthur
Walker, brother of the groom was the
best man. The bride wore a white
satin and georgette creation and ar
ried a bouquet of white roses n the
maid of honor also wore a white dress
but carried a bouquet of pink roses.
The bridal party entered the living
room to the strains Of the wedding
march which was played by Miss
Evangeline Christensen. The room
was decorated with the national
colors.
Following the ceremony a supper
was served and a reception held. MIR.
and Mrs. Walker left on a wedding
trip through Westchester, Niagara
Falls. and Canada. Upon their re-
turn they will reside in TAO Van Blu
rem. street Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
Personals

Miss Ruth Weaver is at her home in
Rector street, spending h summer
vacation from st. Mary's College.
Jacob S~lobodien, of Market street,
was a New York visitor yesterday.
Peter Francis Hughes, of Cornell
University, is spending the summer
vacation at his home in State street.
Sol Kelsey of Elm street was a New
York visitor yesterday.
A girl vas born to Mr.. and. Mrs.
William Quicker, of All Division street,
Thursday.
Miss Susie Brown, of Tottenville, was
a local visitor Saturday.
Miss Cecilia Safran, of Tottenville,
spent the weekend with friends in
Brighton avenue.
Abe Splitter, of Cornell University,
has returned to his home in High
street for the summer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Belts, of JEFF
ferson street, and Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Plass, of Park avenue, spent yes
terday at Palisades Park.
William 5awden, of Madison ave-
nue., is taking psychological examina-
lions at Columbia University today.
Herman Ellis and daughters, Miss
Sadie and Mrs. Baum, of Brighton
avenue, have left to spend the sum
mer in Asbury Park.
William Wilentz, of New York Uni
versity, is spending the summer vaca-
ton at his homo In Lewis street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jens p. Westergaard.
of Woodruff Place motored to Brook
lyn Saturday and attended the gradu-
alton at Pratt Institute of which class
their on, Wilhelm, was a member.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
KEYPORT

Seabrooke Schanck spent Sunday
with friends at East Orange.
Mrs. Annie Aumack Is entertaining
Charles Aumack, of Kansas
Mrs. Kate jenkins, of Elizabeth, is
spending several days with Mayor
and Mrs. o. G. Bogardus.
Miss Sallie Stranger. of Red Bank,
u the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Phelps
Cherry.
The funeral services OF the late
Captain Henry Hyer were held at his
late home on Second street on Friday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. John r.
Reeves, pastor of Calvary M. e.
church, officiating, interment being in
Green Grove cemetery. Mrs. Fred l..
SchiIdknecht and Mrs. NJ. L. Terry
rendered abide with Ma" and I'm
That City"
Miss Josephine Davenport, Of Phil
is spending several days as
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul q.
Zimmerman. !.
Master Engineer H. T. Hopkins, of
New York, spent the weekend as the
guest of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23

of the hundreds of tons of water
towering above her. Ability to con-
troll her breathing when rolled over
and over is essential.
One reason girls have not done
more in the line of water sports in
the past is the matter of costume. A
modest but short, sleeveless overslip
of a nonclinging material with a tight
wool suit underneath is the best cos
tune for public beaches and lakes.
OF course shoes and stockings are a
dreadful nuisance and should be dis
pensed with IL possible. 1t is impos-
sible for girls to compete with men
or even enjoy swimming If they ave
to carry a wardrobe around with
them.
To be ready for all these good
times at the shore and lake you must
swim twelve months of the year;
that means using an indoor pool. This
is also the best place to learn to swim
because there is no danger n MOTH
ing to distract your attention from
the business in hand. You can con-
centrate on swimming. Aside from
learning, there is just as much fun in
indoor pool Is in any outdoor one.
1t is surely better to swim in a nata-
torium than not at all. Swimming
be an all year round sport
everybody.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
French Goddess Of Liberty.

The Goddess Of Liberty was created
By the French convention In 1898, and
was enthroned by n public ceremonial
1t is not known who personated tho
goddess on the occasion, but probably
she was dressed in the French trt
color, red, white and blue, with cap
and flowing skirt Of classic design. The
French liberty cap wal red, the Ameri-
can Is blue, with q border OF gilt stars
on white. The figure of Liberty on the
early American coins had loose hair,
tied behind. a sort Of free and easy
gown, with low neck and short
sleeves and sandals without heels.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
CHOOSE SWIMMING SUITS
TO SUIT SWIMMING STYLE

BY MARJORIE BRECKENRIDGE
(Chief Swimming Instructor Y. w.
G. Al
The girl who feels at home In
water of any depth has much more
fun than one who can merely paddle
around in the shallow water.
II q girl is planning her vacation
at a lake there are certain strokes
and stunts she should know. A pretty
rhythmical stroke, say the "trud-
geon,' that will carry her out to the
raft or even across the lake is h
first requisite. The ''crawl" for short
sprints with its alternate arm stroke
above the water, head turning to
breathe, and the "'hutter kick" will
win much admiration.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23

JewiSh Welfare Board
at Camp Rdutdn

Last night witnessed the passing
of an Institution that had become
most popular among the khaki and
blue clad veterans who were station
ed in or "a Perth Amboy. The sun
day evening entertainments of the
Jewish Welfare Board served their
purpose.
Sunday in civilian life was the day
of the week to which all the young
men looked Onward to, not only as a
day of abstinence from daily toll, but
the occasion of creating and welding
together of enjoyable social standing
with friends of his own choice in his
own town. So in an attempt to break
the letters of Inconsistencies he would
look to the nearby community to Of
fer some form of sociability.
Sunday was barren of activities in
Perth Amboy as well as in some of
the other localities surrounding
Camps Morgan and Raritan. In Feb
George H. Pins assumed charge
of the Jewish Welfare Board activi-
ties in this city and by virtue of his
work in Camp Raritan he saw the
necessity of establishing an activity
on Sunday that would create the at
mosphere so long sought for by the
enlisted man. The necessity of q
strong active committee to
and supervise the Sunday affairs was
apparent.
Perth Amboy already was func-
tioning apparently to its utmost.
Evening dances, dinners for the
wounded men from Colonia, regular
excursions to Camps Morgan, Rari-
tan and Colonia Hospital. Entertain
ments and dances had sc occupied
the time of the young women and
their chaperons that Mr.. Pins was
hesitant in asking them to do more
and hat o. a Sunday.
But through tho Efficient efforts of
Mrs. E.. X. Roos and Mrs. I. 1. Block,
who acted on the committee to ar
range and supervise the Sunday af-
fairs, it soon became a source of
pleasure for the ladies of Perth AM
boy to c~ongregate at the Y. M. III. A.
hall on Sunday evenings to provide
happiness for the uniformed men.
Much praise is due Mrs. Roos and
Mrs. Block for the artistic programs
they arranged and presented, for the
sacrifice of their own pleasures and
opportunities to spend Sundays with
their families and friends, for the
tactful manner in which the bashful
misses and youths were persuaded to
exhibit their entertaining abilities.
How admirably the committee did
its work Is best attested by the large
number who attended the perform
ances. by the radiant expression of
Joy on the faces of the men depart
ing at the conclusion of entertain
ment.
The music handled by Ben Encher-
man and his jazz sy~ncopators played
an important part in the success of
these occasions. The numerous young
women who assisted in making these
evenings SO pleasant and those older
women who acted as chaperons have
won the everlasting praise and a
warm spot in the hearts of the serv-
pee men.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
Frederick MddSen IS
Giuen Welcome Home

A party was given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Madsen. of 3S9
Laurie street, Saturday night, in
honor of the return from overseas of
Mr.. Madsen's brother, Frederick Mad
sen of COS Charles street, the irthday
of Mrs. Madsen and the wedding ami
,yersary of Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Hoyer.
The house was decorated with flags
And red, white and blue streamers.
Supper was served at midnight at a
table which was draped in the ma
tional colors and welcome Home" in
red, white and blue letters was on a
large cake in the center of the table.
AT this time Thomas Madsen pre-
scented his brother with a handsome
gold ring bearing the Red Men, en-
blem. Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Hoyer re-
ceived a shower of rice amidst much
merry making. Popular songs were
sung and dancing was enjoyed until
a late hour.
Among those present were the
Misses Mary, Johanna and Christina
Madsen, Dorothy Sandbeck, Nell
johnson, Jessie Johnson. Anna Peter
sen, Mile Jewell, Amy Madsen, MIN
ME Rasmussen, of Hampstead, l.. l.,
and Mildred Ward. The Messrs. Fred
erick Madsen. Louis Seiger. Harry
Madsen, Thomas Madsen, Jr., William
Jewell, and Harry Rasmussen, Will
liam Bryn of Hampstead. Mrs. So
ren Madsen. Mrs. J. johnson, Mrs. II.
Petersen, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mad
sen, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Hoyer
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
RfaaaHafi23
Finding Youth At FOrty

In the Yale swimming pool I did GER
lain feats OF balanced diving that
were impossible for the skillful ath-
letes of the university.
fully expect to be doing these
things when I am so to 20 or rs.
1t Is natural to do them. What
Is unnatural Is the commonly found
condition Of heaviness and stiffness.
There is no reason on earth why the
woman of 10 should be less attractive
than the woman Of 80; there is every
reason why she should be Infinitely
more 30. For h can make her body
as youthful as a girls, while retain
ing all her added charm Of expert
enoe and quiet serenity.
So natural is this principle that,
once grasped by the mind and en-
forced by the will, every movement
becomes an exercise. Artificial ex-
ereising is needed only at first.
ITO be conffnued.l
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
Fire Alarm Boxes

Copper Works.
s4-Market and Sheridan Street.
Street and Central r. r,
e6-Market and First Streets.
Avenue and Paterson st.
and Lewis Streets.
n High STREETS.
6-New Brunswick A~e. and New ST,
and State Streets.
f2-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works.
i3-Buckingham Ave. and Hartford st.
i5-Commerce and Front Streets.
m Washington Streets.
St. n Buckingham Ave.
St. and Pulaski Ave.
,6-Hall Ave. and Charles st.
and Wayne Streets.
,8-Near United Lead Works.
,2-Washington and First Streets.
Brunswick Ave. and Elm St.
Street and Watson Ave.
ih@Commerce and State Streets.
and Smith Streets.
and Gordon Streets.
Ave. and Gordon Street.
'1-Brace and Hanson Avenues.
and Herbert Street,.
v and Washington st.
Ave. and Stanford Street.
'5-Near City Hospital.
and Brace Avenues.
and Hall Avenues.
Ave. and Inslee Street.
and Francis Streets.
Melville and tombstone Streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
Suffrage Meeting
Here WedneSddu

The final meeting of the club year
of the Sara 7. Drukker Suffrage Club
will be held Wednesday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock at the home of Mrs. r.
Benton, 73 Water street. At this
time the final arrangements
for the campaign which for a few
days Miss Weirnig, the state field
worker will conduct here will be
made. Miss Weirnig is at present in
New Brunswick. All members and
friends of squal suffrage are invited
to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
Ek1iDdaa1
LIFT YOUR CHIN AND WALK

Wv AHA
Here is n preliminary exercise
for keeping the body lightsome and
young:
laft your chin quite clear from
the neck, and keep your whole
body from shoulder 20 hin quite
suil and erect, while walking uD-
stairs or on n level.
stand ON the balls of the feet
until you are i'm perfect balance,
then I'm walking carry your weight
FORWARD, so that it will neyer be
IN of balance, but always in n
perfectly vertical line above the
foot which supports &c.
Remember the lifted chin. the
till waist, the vertical line from
hip to shoulder, the perfect balance
every instant-you will find that
the metaphor OF walking on air,
has become a reality.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23

Why does the woman approaching
40 surrender herself TO the deadly
belief hat she is physically on the
down grade?
am afraid the answer that would
Mt most cases is, 'Laziness."
Study the average woman Of 35
and over. as she walks in front of you
on the streets. She looks as though
she had a leg at each corner. No
joints at the knees, no springs in the
feet; a lax, crumpIed-up diaphragm,
sagging muscles, and a genera air
of stiff, weary sloppiness.
In the process of rebuilding my own
body, l discovered. worked out and
verified the physical system of the
Ancient Greek.
] am nearly so years old. Recent
ly 1 swan two miles without rest
and with little fatigue. I can walk
all day, teach all day. write all day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
MUSINGS of Martha

These wonderful business women we
hear so much about may be all right,
but I'd like t see m Of 'em tackle tn
job of gettin' up in tn mornin' an get
tin breakfast fer ten before daylight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
Club to Meet

Important special meeting of the
British and American Social Club will
be held tomorrow night in their club
rooms in the Madison Building at 8
O'Clock in order to make arrangements
for the July 4th outing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23

s. Hopkins.
Mrs. simeon P. Dey Is spending a
week or more with relatives in Cam
den and vicinity.
Edwin II. Wharton was a visitor at
Asbury Park on Friday.
A bread and cake sale for the
centenary fund of the Sunday school
of Calvary M. E. church will be held
in the church parlor on Saturday af-
ternoon of this week.
Miss Dorothy Kahler, Of Philadel-
phia, who has been spending ten
days with Miss Annie /. Triton. was
the weekend guest OF Miss owe
Thomas, of East Orange.
Mr., and Mrs. Edward Wieand have
removed to Wilmington. Del, where
they will make their future home,
Mr.. Wieand having accepted a posi-
ton al that place.
A. Salz & Company celebrated their
fffty-fifth anniversary as local mer-
chants on Saturday then special bar
gain attractions were given as well as
dainty souvenirs.
ter having been the guest OF friends
at New York.
The annual lawn fete and festival
will be given It the Reformed church
on Thursday afternoon and evening
of this week when the affair will be
in charge of the various ladies' socie-
ties of the church. In the evening an
entertainment will be given in the
church which promises to be of spe-
cial interest.
Mrs. Thomas w. Dawson entertain
ed the Junior League at her home
the past week, when about sixty
guests were present to enjoy a pleas
ant afternoon, after which refresh
ments were served
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
A Hearty Lauuh,

He who has a hearty laugh In a
company, a laugh which leaves a sweet
remembrance afterward, has conferred
no small boon.-Lyman Abbott.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23
BY DIANA WATTS

youngest m~idIle-aged woman
and international authority on
physical secrets nf the ancient
Greeks; author OF 'sThe Renaissance
of the Greek IDEAL"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-23

Daily Thought.
Wisdom provides things necessary,
not superiuous.-Solon.