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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-13

We shall all have to take a few les
sons In geography after central Eu-
rope has been unscrambled.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-02-13

The man who used to boast of his
fine appetite now apologies for his
request for a second helping.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
Card Party Yesterday
At the Yacht Club

The regular weekly card party held
by the Raritan Yacht Club Auxiliary
fin the club house took place yesterday
afternoon. Bridge and five hundred
were played. The first bridge prize
was won by Mrs. J. V. Shull and the
second prize by Mrs. Guy w. Weaver.
The five hundred prize was won by
Mrs. George +. Reynolds.
Those present were Mrs. John Il.
REILLY. Mrs. Richard J. White, Mrs.
George i. Reynolds. Idrs. Joseph Har-
tung, Mrs. Patrick ]. Burke. Mrs. VIII
liam Allen. Mrs. w. Guy Weaver. Mrs.
Peter G. Olsen, Mrs. Kenneth ". Nc
Comas, Mrs. John Sofield. Mrs. VII
liam Fraser, Mrs. Fred +. Fox, Mrs.
Wilbur La Roe, Mrs. Joseph G.. Burns
Mrs. /. r. Robbins. Mrs. Ralph Sea-
man. Mrs J. ". Shull, Mrs. George Il.
Meade, Mrs. C,S II. Burlew, Mrs. Ar
thur Stern, N.Y. Parsons, Mrs. A. p.
Kennedy, the oN>Iisses Isabelle n
Marie Robbinsp and Florence Sofleld
and Mrs. James Smith of Spring Val
ley.
Refreshments were served ut the
close of the games. Tho general
chairman for the yea is Mrs. William
Allen and she will appoint her sepcr-
ate chairmen shortly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
Army and Navy Club
Dance Fine Success

They thronged, they poured and
they crowded into the hall. a~nxiousiy-
scanning the chairs along the wall,
looking for a girl. In the language OF
the sailor it was rated" the most
successful dance every held in the
Army and Nav Club under the aus
pices of the War Camp Community
Service, which took place there last
night.
The end Engineers of Morgan
turned out almost in full force. Keyed
up and in the best OF spirits, abou 100
of them were the life OF the affair.
One OF their number ran the Tuck
err with some UGH stunt as, walk on
one leg now on the other lock
step" Following this the most sue
cessful tag dance ever featured at
one OF these affairs was run of.
Refreshments were served at about
1890 o'clock, but everyone was haV-
ing such a fine time that they didn't
even want to eat. Refreshments had
been provided for in abundance. but
not enough home made cake had been
provided for the crowd that attended,
so like when there is company at
home. a committee of girls vent
around whispering, Don't take OF
the cake; eat crackers and cav the
other for the boys" This alone
served to create amusement.
The music was furnished by Blaine
Pritchard's orchestra. Mrs. W. w
Oliver and Mrs. MAJ Klein were chap
ercns.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
SunbednlS at Home

Have n fresh. attractive and Wen
furnished hom,. Never let It's tone
get duh and ~listless. Remember ina.
Taudv or figured wall paper cannon
And a place in any home of taste as
with plain wall paper, The color note
of the room may be changed through
the use of vases of flowers.
1t is not hard to imagine say, q
room with walls in plain grey. border
of some inconspicuous pattern and ht7
tie lighter in color, the furnishings IN
harmony, with two vases of pink roses
on the mantel and another OF pink
and white carnations in The center oil
a table. Restful. simple and yet eS-
ouisitc. A little later upon the fading
OF the roses and carnations these
could be replaced by, for instance, ut
tie foliage plants with a s~prlnkling OF
forget-me-nots. This restful green
will have a m~editatinS influence caicu-
lated to reduce the chance OF diseord.
American beauties. 1t is true. are
rather expensive at this season of the
wear. but two or three will go as far
as n large bouquet of cheaper bios
SONS BUT on account of its peculiar
shade Il should never be
with other flowers. In tall single vas
es upon the shelf. stand. or bookcase,
they will hold their own in a room
barren OF decorations.
Let h flower world bring sunshine
into yalr home life. When the icy
winds blow out of doors let flowers
be bloamtng inside your warm house.
Flowers have a great effect upon the
natures of the persons with whom
they come in contact. A cross person
entering a room decorated with flow
ers could not long remain in an ad-
verse mood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
WORSE THAN
Z. Id
I" POISON GAS

Kidney disease is no respector OF per-
Cons. It attacks young and old alike.
In most cases the victim is warned
of the approaching danger. Nature fights
back. Headache, Indigestion, insomnia.
lame back, .lumbago.. ~sciatica. rheuma-
tism, pain in the loins and lower abb
domen, difficulty f. urinating. ell are
indication Of trouble brewing in your
kidneys.
When such symptoms appsar you win
almost certainly find quick relief In
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OH Capsules.
This famous old remedy has stood
the test for two hundred years in help
ing mankind to fight OH disease. :
Il is imported direct from the home
laboratories in Holland, where IL has
helped to develop the Dutch into one
of the sturdiest and healthiest races IN
the world, and IL may be had at
almost every drug store. Your money
promptly refunded IL It does not re-
1eve you. Be sure TO get the genuine
GOLD MEDAL Brand. In sealed pack.
ageg, three sizes,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18

Copyright, 1919. by the Newspaper
Enterprise ASSN
Chapter ia.
Christas was TO have been a grand
event in The Lorimer home this year
for the first time since the war broke
in Europe. But 1t wasn't as success
ful as we had planned because both
of the boys are still with the army.
Certeis was the only dinner guest.
He y Chrys were very gay. My
husbands twin sister was at her best,
Il | was glad 10 let her do my share
Of the talking. Thus. / was free to
mediate upon Certeis' true relation TO
my late exciting adventure in the
business block.
! caught myself looking at Certeis.
| caught Ccrteis glancing at ME SO
often that at last we nearly laughed
outright, it seemed so like a cheap
Irritation. But it wasn't. I was only
studying Certeis, wondering If he had
two selves.
Chrys has two contradictory per-
sonalities. | know. She is a smart"
business woman, and also mystic, a
fanatic and a devotee of ouija boards.
Daddy Lorimcr has two selves: he
is my own dear, indulgent. teasing
father-in-law; but Mary Thomas
knows him as a very different man.
I have two natures: / call out, in
my heart of hearts. for my husbands
love; and | follow the lure of a flirta 20
ton with Certeis.
AS to that polished gentleman him
self. could he be a most loyal and
adorable over hardy dared shape
my mex thought-and a German spy?
On the whole, 1 object to the theory
of two egoes In one body. It's to easy
an excuse for ones sins.
Certeis' Christmas gifts had proceed
| ed him, orchids for mother, the novels
/, OF that remarkable Spaniard IbaneZ
for Chrys. and, for me, Il card asking
me TO select my own present from his
collection of antique bijoux-a box
perhaps, since boxes are my hobby.
We would have TO so to his house
to select the gift. and I felt. somehow,
that Certeis had hoped to get me away
for an hour unchaperoned. But ev-
ents shaped themselves so that he was
, compelled to 3 Chry to go with us,
We girls know his house well. SO
often has he entertained the Lorimers.
And we respect is as the best kept
house in the city. We love it as the
most artistic. A huge fireproof studio
holds his collections.
Your choice, dear lady" Certei'
said, with his fascinating bow, and he
proceeded to open the cases for me.
"Oh. Jane! Do take thisi" exclaimed
Chrys as she picked up a bal of rock
crystal. 1t was a seer's glass. Chrys
carried il to n rne and thereafter
was absorbed in searching for a pic
ture of the future in it.
"Or perhaps this ring?" suggested
Certeis drawing forth a tray which
held quaint bits of jew-lry. He show
ed me a ring which concealed a poison
prick. one set with the tinlest watch
in the world. and another which open
ed with a spring like my own. | tool
off my ring and handed it to Certeis
that he might compare the two. He
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
Personals

Miss Emily Jacobsen, OF Rector
street, attended a lecture at Columbia
College. New York, last night.
Mrs. Emanuel Williams, of Madison
avenue, spent yesterday visiting
riends at South Amboy.
Mrs. Albert Bran spent yesterday
with her mother at Woodbridge.
Miss Hilda Weinstein, of Lumber
ton, n. c., is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Moe Ginden. in Madison n
Robert Coutts, of Market street,
has accepted a position as physical
director of Cilvcrson's school at War
r%nigton. Va.
Mrs. Ernest Hunt, of Sewaren. spent
yesterday visiting relatives here.
DIR. Made p. Madsen. of New. York.
spent yesterday with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Laudris p. Madsen, in Madi-
ison avenue.
Mrs. III. l.. Cortelen has returned to
her home in Livingstone Manor from
a weeks visit with her niece, Mrs.
Benjamin Bailey in Madison avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Gadek entertain
ed a number of friends last evening
at their home in Madison avenue in
honor OF their guest, Mrs. Martha
Sylvester. of Old Bridge.
Mrs. Matthew Wainwright, of La
fayette, spent yesterday with relatives
in thsi city.
Mrs. John J.. Sanderman, wife OF
the new physical director of the local
Y. NJ. c. A., arrived here today and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sondernlan will make
their residence in Market street.
General Secretary Walter II. War;,
of the Y. NJ. c. A, is a New York visi-
tor today.
Marguerite Sing, of South First
street, and Mrs. Harry Sing, of South
First street, spent Wednesday with
friends in Woodbridge.
Mrs. c. X. Martin. of Elm street,
was a Railway visitor Thursday.
Miss Gladys Sellers, OF Amboy ave-
nue. was a Woodbridge visitor We'd
nosday night.
Mrs. NJ. Spivack. of Madison ave
nue.. was a Newark visitor Thursday.
Mrs. William Sellers, of Amboy
avenue, spent Wednesday with friends
in Woodbridge.
Miss Sarah Klein. of State street,
was u Newark visitor Thu.Sday.
Mrs. Howard Kinsey. of Amboy
avenue. a a Woodbridge sojourner
Wednesday.
Miss Margaret Weiss, Of Smith
! street. spent Yesterday in New. York.
Mrs. William Gerity and daughter
Elizabeth. of Woodbridge. were the
guests of Mrs. Il. Levi. OF Brighton
avenue, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H. Madsen, OF
Brace avenue, visited friends in Fords
Thursday.
J Mr.. and Mrs. George Disbrow and
son, of Harrison Place. are spending
the weekend in Jersey City.
Mrs. Frank Mckenzie and son Ken
meth. who has just returned from the
Base Hospital at Stapleton. have left
! for an extended visit in Lima. Ohio,
from where they will go to Arizona.
Al.tIAn 1aNg
taken an apartment in Catalpa ave
nue. and started housekeeping. Mrs.
Miller was formerly Miss EVELYN
Baldwin of this city.
Ferd Garretson. OF High street, was
! a New York visitor yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
Famous Women
The Peasant Countess.

OF late years not a few British
nobIemen have conferred their
names on wo,ae of humble origin,
but in earlier times this was a
rare occurrence. Most famous or
these humble titled ladies was Sar-
ah, Countess OF Exeter, known as
The Peasant Countess" Henry
Cecil. heir of the Earl OF Exeter
fed from his debts to a Shropshire
village, where he took lodgings
under the bare name of John
Jones, with a cottage laborer nam
cd Hogeins. Jones" finally mar
ried the laborer's daughter. an IL
l~iterate. but cheerful girl, named
Sarah. She was entirely ignorant
Of her husbands station, and for
two years they lived in a cottage in
the village. When the Earl Of EH-
oter died. Sarah Hoggins was IN
formed that she had become a
countess. She was Installed in
Burloigh House, and gave her bus-
bard three children, n of whom
succeeded to the title. She enjoy
ed her honors for SIX years, dying
s. ago today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
SOCIAL DOINGS AND WOMAN'S
On My Morning Stroll

There is nothing new under the sun,
but YOU can vouch for it with me that
on a clear, cold sunny morning any
one taking an aimless walk certainly
feels unnecess. ~. Walking along L
felt as il every one was doing some
thing to help this great planet go
round.
\ young woman in n window on my
right was busily trimming it with furs
and own for the present winter
months. Hurrying along beside was =
little tot no bigger thar "a pint OF
peanuts carrying a large hat box TO
some fine" lady who was waiting 10
wear it in order TO attend a tea in the
Lookink in a shoe shining
parlor / saw a young girl dressed IN
a dark blue serge suit with STOUT.
brown shoes having them shined and
she looked all ready to 60 some serN
iceable work.
What has made all these changes
| the war. The girls that VIC meet to-
| day are the girls or action and the wo-
men OF tomorrow of service and en-
crgy.
Another fact hat struck me forcib-
~ was when, upon entering ~ store
dealing with ladies' wear | found that
! the majority of the stock was along
serviceablc lines and that the frivilous
' DeEiSildDtc kp"'A - BpPN -
war times faded n insignidcance.
1t was noticeable too, the number
of women who were shopping foi
their vegetables and fruit. bright and
early and with a basket on their arms
/ Women belonging TO the so-cailec
highest circle of the city the wal
has taught these women that the mer.
chandise obtained by the process OF
phoning for them and laying back III
bed was not to be compared TO tha'
obtained by shopping and testing the
articles
Ali this seemed to spur me on tC
do something. so | dropped into one
of the recreation room for the sol
diers and sailors in this city and mere
| found about five young ome bust
lily making eatables to feed the hungry
mouths of our boys in uniform.
All This served to prove to me tina
the war has done us ali a lot OF good
and ] might humbly say with Lincoln;
That the dead have not died in air.
That the women are going to SHOW
the country at large what they arr
capable of doing in domestic and pc
litical lines.
i returned home and found a care
stating that my library book was ovei
due and / thought, "Oh, what's tbs
use: here Villas so full OF Energy fol
others, but / forgot about the things
right at home I guess we had bet
ter all look out for that.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
Haze q Medicine Chest
For Your Fdmify

In families whore there are chill
.dren.-oF several active adults there
are many occasions where immediate,
intelligent use OF the family medicine
chest would save much pain, long ILL
.ness-and "A doctors bill.
Here's a lit of general first aid
supplies hat should he in every
home: Medicine glass marked with
spoonful and ounce doses, teaspoon,
fever thermometer, round pointed
scissors, paper OF large safety pins,
sterilized gauze in scaled tin box, i've
yard roll Of adhesive tape. box alb
lsorbent cotton, peroxide of hydrogen,
half-pound of baking soda in glass
jar. three ounces OF grain alcohol,
c-amphorated oil. and Vaseline.
To these standard supplies may be
added a few bandages, il desired. IL
is also well TO add such home rcme-
: dies as the family is used to and a
few such standard remedies as flax
seed for use in poultices for colds and
Group, and for tea. Boric acid powder
is a cheap and good antiseptic when
made into a saturated solution with
boiled water. It is a good eyewash
land for use in burns or cuts. zinc
| oxide ointment is a curative and anti
septic dressing for burns, scratches
and skin wounds. Witch-hazel is indis-
pensablc for a dozen purposes-espe-
GRAIN hDtAAlA1 anu " AA@N-
spirits Of ammonia is useful In eases
OF fainting or shock Castor oil is as
useful as IL is unpopular with grown
UPS and children. MIX or magnesla
is valuable for stomach acidity and
is slightly laxative. Strip OF ipeeac
is a remedy for Group and
vomiting IA cases of sour stomach or
poisoning.
The medicine chest should be
placed in the bathroom or in q closet
where IL may be easily reached. Hung
on the wall within easy each OF adult
persons. il is most convenient II II
has n solid wood door which may De
locked and the key hung near, and
three shelves for the various supplies.
Paste a list OF the contents and their
Iises inside the door. II poisons are
included put them in dark blue, odd
shaDed bottles and label them plain
IN. Set polsons aside from all other
Bottles Of medicine given
on a PHYSICIANS prescription and not
entirely used should not be kept
Note the prescription number In a.
book-and throw the leftover medi-
An bottles should be carefully OBJ
when taken from the chest 10
avoid mistakes and all directions read
A good way to arrange the chest is
TO keep all dressings, utensils and
very large bottles on h bottom
shelf. all Internal remedies on the sec
shelf. and all poisons and exter-
nal remedies on the top shelf. A Red
Cross first aid book Is q valuable ad-
dition 10 the medicine chest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
WORTH $1,000 4 RaTrLE

VIM. Barnes. San Antonio, Tex,
writes: "Foley's Honey and Tar
is the best cough remedy in tho
world. 1t has been worth $4,000 q
bottle to me. I had the FLU followed
by pneumonia. which left nae weak.
with n persistent cough. l needed rest
and sleep. which I was unable to get.
Some one advised Foley's Honey and
Tar. | began taking II that very night.
Before bed time I noticed relief. and
that had a sound sleep and per-
feet nights rest. the first since the be-
ginning of the flu. I have completely
recovered and do not cough at all. It
cost me only $3.50 to cure that obsti-
nate cough with FoIey's Honey and
Tar. Let all who read this letter try
Fnley's" Sold EverYwhere--AdY.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18

had an idea that the same craftsman
might have wrought them both, CEN
turtles ago.
Elsewhere in h case, / came upon
a small Jade box with a pine tree. SYM
bol of eternity, carved on it's cover. 1
held it to my hesrt with both hands,
and Certeis nodded delighted approval
of ny choice.
That night, in my own room, I
gloated over my jade box. And, as l
toycd abscntly with my lapis ring, I
pressed the spring carelessly. and tho
silly little door swung open in a de-
liberate and solemn manner, revealing
nothing at all,
The chart OF the berth of the treas
ure ship was gone
Either hi scrap of paper had fall
len out when Certeis and / had COM
pared the hinges Of the rings, or
l couldn't put the rest into words.
.=i query presented
itself TO me.
VIII a man worth loving trick a
woman he loves?
(To be continued.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
Enjoy StraWride

A number of the Christian Fndeav-
or n the Presbyterian church held
a strSw ride last night in a motor
truck About fifty members attended.
The party journeyed to New Bruins
wick first and on the way back stop
ped at Hancock's farm and played
games of every description. Follow
ing. this refreshments of sandwiches
salad, coffee and cake were served
and tbs party returned to TINS city.
The entire affair wa under the aus
nIces of the social committee of which
Miss Carlotte Peterson is chairman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18

Just a little different" is the slo-
gan of the times. Every man, woman
and child wants to do or have some
thing a little different. Here is a
house frock that is extremely novel
in every feature and yet it is made up
ia such a manner as to insure greater
comfort than the conventional house
gown. II is a delightful creation with
its crick-red satin blouse-laced with
ribbon and widely cuffed and black
satin turkish trousers. with red n
indeed striking in every detail and
comfy besides.
The main features as far as loung-
ing robes are concerned arc comfort
primarily-and at~tractibillty. This
little frock has both. hence the style
is one OF the hits" OF the month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
EE;A%nctntaH
Dana Relief Dance

The Dana Relief will take back
the dance hall of the Army and Navy
Club just for tonight and hold one
of their large dances and socials
there. The society has given over the
use OF the building to the Army and
Navy Club. but they decided to have
a very own" party tonight. Elabor-
ate preparations have been made for
the affair. The music will be fur
nished by Marinus Petersen's Orch
estra. The committee in charge in
cludes Hans krogh, Sofus Knudsen,
A. Nissen n n. C. Nielsen,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
MIIIer's Antiseptic OIL, known as
Oil

Positively Relieves Pain In Few Minutes
Try 70 right now for rheumatism,
Neuralgia. Lumbago. sore. sttn and
swollen joints, pain In the head. back
and limbs. corns. bunions. etc. After
one application pain usually disappears
as II by magic.
A new remedy used internally and
externally for Coughs, Colds. Group.
Sore Throat Diphtheria and ToLsilitis.
This OIL is conceded 10 be the most
penetrating remedy known. It's prompt
and immediate eject in relieving pain
IL due TO the fact that IL penetrates 70
the affected parts at oncs- As an IL
lustratfon pour ten drops on the thick
est piece OF sole leather n IL will
penetrats this substanes through and
through IN three minutes.
10 Mirsrs only. Every bottle suaran-
tssd-sec, SOC and si.oo q bottle at
Barnskov 4 Pete. sse stats st., Perth
Amboy.-AdE
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
rxr<Ty-yE.n OLD COUPLE.

MI and Mrs 7. 2. GaTpehtef. IIIFIIa-
burg. pa. suffered from kidney rouble
lie saws: My wife and I suffered from
Kidney trouble and had rheumatic
nains ali through the body. The first
ferv doses Of Foley Kidney Pills re-
lived us. and FIVE bottles entirely
currd Us Although We are both IN
the seventies. we are as vigorous as
we were thirty years ago Sold
Everywhere.-Ady.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
Prunc Jelly.
Tapioca.

One-quart cupful of pearl tapioca'
one pint of water. one cupful OF pine
annie. one-quarter to one-half tea
spoonful Of salt. Rinse the tapioca IN
a fine s%trainer. Place IN "A double Doll
or with warm water. Cook until clear.
Ada tho said and fruit. Blend with a
fork. Serve hot. Corn syrup or honey
NAV be added TO taste.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
Guild to Meet

The Westminster Guild will hold it's
next meeting Tuesday evening at the
home of Mrs. George Shurts. of
kcarney avenue. Mrs. Adrian Lyon
will be chairman OF the committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
no NFFr

The Hope Of Zion vii hold a meet
ing tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
in the Y. n. II. A hall
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18

Merry Meat Man
Sign IN butchers shop. atfaeAsd % Q
pigs tail: This II the End Of Our
Pork This wesk"-Baston Transcrint
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-18
For the Hungry Worker
LaCl, Frost

Jack Frost.
Soak two tablespoonfuls of gelatin
in one-fourth cupful of cold wafer
for a few minutes n dissolve IL III
one cupful boiling water; q one
half cupful of maple sugar, one-fourth
cupfuI lemon juice and grated rind of
one lemon. Strain and let II cool UNI
til IL becomes quite thick. Beat with
a spoon until frothy. Add the white
of two eggs beaten until sllff ana
continue heating until the mixture Is
stiff enough to hold lis shape. Pile up
~spoonfuls on a serving dish. Chill and
serve with custard or fruit sauce.
Club Sandwich.
Take O slice of bread: If large, cut
off crust. cut in Two; If small. use two
slices. Fry lightly on one side in but
ter. using a black frying pan; 1t Will
be crisp on one side and soft on the
other.
Makes a meal for a hungry worker
with a slice OF cold meat. fowl or
cheese or mayonnaise. lettuce be-
tween the layers, fried bacon also may
be used.
Spiccd Apples.
Wipe and core sour apples (f you
haven't q eorer use a knife carefully.
so as to leave the apple whole ana
with the kin on.) For eight apples
mix one-half cupful of any l OF
sugar with one-quarter t~easpoonful or
cinnamon and n piach OF allsplce.
Fill the holes in the apples w'h the
mixture. Set I'm a dish h a has a lit
ITO boiling water in the bottom II
bake in a quick oven. Serve cold IN
their own syrup.
Prunc Jelly.
O%ne-third of a pound of prunes. one
cupful Of corn syrup. N Quarter cup
ful of lemon juice, two tablespoon
fuIs of Rra%nula'ed gelatine' ohe-quar-
70. cupful OF cod water.
Cook the pruncs In water until soft
Remove the stones and cut h prunes
into pieces. Soak the gelatino IN cold
water and add to ii two cupfuls or the
boiling juice in which the prunes were
cooked. Add the corn syrup, lemon
Juice and pruncs. Mold m chill ana
serve cold or with whipped cream.