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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01
UNCLE SAM PLACES
TAX ON DAN CUPID
Cost Of Loving Increased by
Levy on Betrothal and
Wedding Rings
Yes, there's a tax on Avc.


This is not an april fool joke, for
those who buy an engagement ring or
wedding ring today and hereafter Will
have TO pay per cent tax to the gov
ernment.
Furthermore. the long -winded swain
who talks by telephone more than four
teen cents worth to his girl will have
to pay an extra five-cent tax. But In
this Uncle Sam is a real benefactor,
for many phone has been tied up in
definitely by voluble lovers. The tax
perhaps may, cause some condensation
in their cupidsh conversation.
But it's an i'll wind that blows no
good. There is an extra tax on the
goods sold by the theatre ticket specu-
lator. .
In addition to the extra tax of one
cent on each ten cents charged for
theatre tickets, the open-air peddlers
must pay per cent of the excess
charges above the regular box Office
price, that rs, If the excess is fifty cents
or less.
A tax of fifty cents is charged II the
excess Is more than fifty cents above
the regular charge.
On May ]. the general luxury tax will
become effective. Very few things will
. escape. 1t will come especially hard on
the dressers, regardless OF sex. There
will be 10 per cent tax on stockings
which cost more than two dollars
pair. Those who desire fancy kimonos,
waists and other such frills, which cost
more than SIS each, will have to pay
a tax of 10 per cent.
Picturesque shirts, which cost more
than SO, will carry 80 per cent tax and
the same revenue will be applied to 81
neckties.
Toilet articles and hair tonics will not
escape. The man who wants to raise
crop on a bald head will also have
to raise a tax of 1 per cent for each
twenty-five cents Of the price of the
tonic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01
HISTORIC ANKFORDHOUSE,
200 YEARS OLD, SOON TO GO
Occupied Former President Yam
Which Lafayette Was Welcomed Tisit America,
Required by Banking Institution

TTNHE last chapter in the history OF
i one of the historic old mansions of
Philadelphia. the home of DR.. William
jefferson Guernsey, 1870 Frankford
avenue, Frankford. has been begun.
The Frankford Trust Company has
puchased the building and grounds,
with the tearing down of the famous
old structure by the bank tine last word
in its history of more than 200 years
will have been written.
The mansions foundations were laid
in 1905. when its walls sprang into
being in the midst Of spacious grounds
and fountains. as the home of the an
cestors of Martin Van Buren,, eighth
President of the United States, Frank
ford was far different from the Frank
ford of today.
What is now Frankford avenue was
the Kings Highway. and few and far
between were the mansions of the resi-
dents. Only the wealthy in those days
lived north of the creek. such as the
Guernseys and the Smcdleys. who came
over with William Penn. These peo-
ple as a rule. spent the larger part of
the winter in their town houses in the
city.
The original title to the Guernsey
mansion describes it as situate on the
KING 8 HIGHWAY DeioW Joliy fosI ihn
In the heydey of its Colonial fame it
far outshone any of the houses of the
period for social activity.
Washington and jefferson. when Phil
adelphia was the capital of the United
States. visited there
One Of the greatest days in the his
tory of the Guernsey mansion was in
September, 1924, when Lafayette vis-
tied Philadelphia. an his tou. of the
United States. A triumphal arch was
raised over Frankford avenue from the
front of the old mansion and beneath
it the great Frenchman and friend Of
America passed, amid the 2,EAudits OF
a mighty throng. To commemorate the
event bronze tablet upon house
across Frankford avenue from the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01

Guernsey mansion bears the following
inscription:
Erected by the people of Frankford
to mark the site of an arch where, on
behalf of the citizens and assisted by
choir of twenty-four young ladies'.
General Isaac Worrel welcomed Cen
eral Marquis de Lafayette. Septem-
ber, 1924.
In the evening of that eventful day
Lafayette called at the old Guernsey
mansion and partook of its hospitality
and over his wine pledged anew the
friendship of France to the young
American republic.
Doctor Guernsey and his two young
daughters, the Misses Grace X. and
Helen r. Guernsey, both of whom are
members of the Frankford Symphony
Orchestra, of which their father is a
director, were loath to leave the old
mansion.
The erection of the elevated railway
on Frankford avenue and the repeated
efforts of the trust company next door
to purchase the building and grounds
at last prevailed upon the Doctor to
sell, and so title to the historic place
is about to pass.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01

The Weather Bureau officially records Il
as "a trace"
But even that trace was somewhat
unusual for an April morning Usually
one out of every three Aprils passes
without even a trace Of snow The
amazing exception was the Easter storm
of April, 1915 when more than nineteen
inches OF snow fell. da
At o'clock this morning the officiaf
thermometer recorded 20 degrees.
Down at the Delaware Breakwater 20
degrees were registered, with the wind
whistling along at a forty-mile clip ant
snow falling.
Past performances may give som.l
clue of what is to be expected thi
April. Last year during April ther,
were 4.42 inches of rainfall and trac
of snow. The mean temperature fc
that month was 52.2 degrees. a lite
above the average for the four
month. The April mean temperatp
average for forty-eight years was 8
degrees. b4st 49,,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01
And So They We're Married
By HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
Copyright. 1919, bv Public Ledger 90.

wanted full credit for everything she
did.
yes. do; but you're not the type
to work"
90, but am Scott. How do you
know. any way, when 1 haven't had
chance TO show you what / can do"
you're doing 1t because you're sorry
for me, not because you want TO.
You're doing II for the money we lack
rather than because you want the thrill
of doing something. I've learned lot
since I've been married, and l know
that there are two kinds of women
the ones who work because it is natural
and because they want to, and the
ones who work because they are forced
into It,"
I'm going TO convince you that you're
wrong about me" Ruths tone was
confident In her minds eye she could
see herself competent. efficient, the right
hand of some important man. herself
of real Importance in the world. Work
to Ruth just now was the next apple
out of reach.
(The next installment of this serial is
called "Ruth's Adventure."D
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01
JOBS FOR ARMY DOCTORS
State Labor Department Offers Aid in
Placing Them in Industrial Plants

Harrisburg, April 1.--(By A. PD-
Walter McNichols, acting commissioner
of labor and industry. has offered the
services of the state to enable indus
tries and physicians and surgeons to
get together because of numerous re-
quests for information as TO opportuni-
ties for Industrial service in Pennsyl-
vania from physicians and surgeons
leaving the army after service during
the war.
Heads of industrial establishments
have been informed in a circular that
DR.. Francis u. Patterson. chief OF the
bureau of hygiene, will look after this
feature of state work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01

WINFIELD FELL for the doughboy
who comes under their attention
ANY man who has fought and suf-
fered in France will testify to the hlgh
regard with which these women are held
by every one and to their splendid cour
age in the face Of many privations ana
arduous duties. And they have been re-
cruited from among the best families in
th. United States, many of them from
Pennsylvania
Fell enlisted with the engineers about
a wear age, and last May he was sent
across from Camp DeVens. He was at
the front all during the final campaigns
with an ammunition train and Is now
awaiting the order which will send him
back to this country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01
PRODUCE LIST READY
Tempting Chance for Housewives
i'm Parcels Post

A list of 500 farmers who are ready
to supply produce to consumers In this
city through the truck parcel post serv-
ice will be mailed to consumers through
out the city today. NJ. J. Mullen, as
sistant superintendent of mails, IN
charge of the service. has gathered the
names of a large number of consumers
who have made inquiries and the step
taken today will bring the producer and
consumer into ready communication with
each other.
A special effort is being MAJ de to reach
farmers that reside outside of railroad
facilities and give them the benefit OF
prompt transportation for their produce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01

l. For the names of shops where ar
ticles mentioned in Adventures
with a Purse" can be purchased,
address Editor of .WomaE's Page,
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER, or phone
the Woman's Department, Walnut
5000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01

by II. II. Fell, 5S4S
Pine street, from
his son Winfield, a
private in the Thir-
ty-third Engineers,
now stationed at a
Red Cross base at
NeVers.
Their work of
cheering UP the
men "over here" is
producing results
that are invalua-
ble." he w + ! { e 8.
ct hey W or k In
eight hour shifts.
and no matter how
tired they might be
they are always
, cheerful and al
u,ayS have a. Smtl lie
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01
Mayor Approves Contracts

being very much improved, and was al
lowed to be about his room for short
time. He signed a number of grading
and street repairing contracts and other
documents requiring his signature.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01

TIIustra led WorTU.
And now comes the chair that will
help the small boy and the small girl to
fix their clothes orderly for the night.
There are pegs for the different little
garments and n shelf below, where little
shoes can neatly rest all night. The
chair is enameled in white and then at
tractively decofa ted-in this case with n
panel which shows some good little chill
dram
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-01
LAUDS RED CROSS WOMEN
Philadelphian Overseas Writes
They Are ALWAYS Cheerful

Enstinted praise for the women who
are carrying on" for the Red Cross in
France is contained in a letter received
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02
THE RETORT CRISP

After a grand review OF German
troops at Potsdam the kaiser called
out TO the officer cImmanding the
Prussian guard in a voice loud
enough to be heard by all the distin-
guished guests who were grouped in
front of the palace:
Pick me out a hundred men from
tho Prussian guard"
Then. taking the arm of King Ed
ward VII. who was there. he said.
Come with me" He escorted King
Edward very delicately round the
hundred men and then said banter
irgly: well. do you think you could
ti1d a hundred men in England To
beat them 30
Il don't know so much about
that" promptly replied the late
king. but / could easily ind so who
would try."-Argonaunt'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02
Nebhe70 of South Bend Man
First Flyer to Enter Berlin

Rhys g. blackwell. nephew Of
Paul blackwell OF South Bend. was
the first L. S. navy man into Berlin
and likewise the first into Germany.
according 20 a letter just received
here. He is at present connected
with the flying department Of the
navy Writing from Danzig. Ger
many. in his recent letter he says.
Just a month ago I was in Ber-
lin. the first L. S. navy man TO reach
the coveted city since the war be-
gan. The story OF my Berlin trip
and the experiences en- route will be
written when ] have time 10 turn il
out. There are a lot Of interesting
things in the yarn
Last Saturday and Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02

made a flying trip on duty from DAN
zig over 10 the Polish border where
the Germans and the Poles are
standing like cat and dog awaiting an
attack on each other which will
sLrely result IN some awful blood
shed I went down there in an au-
tomohile driven by = Cleveland fell
low. He and 1 were alone FOR that
eventful night ride across the entire
width Of Germany. We passed
through miles and miles of territory
devastated by the war-the Russians
and Poles had seven times captured
and lost the village in which we
slept Saturday night / am the first
L. 5. Man 10 have reached Po-
land during this war 700
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02
PRINCIPAL TAKES
WITNESS STAND
Capt. Patterson UndergoeS
Cross Examination in Ford
Newspaper Suit.

MOUNT CLEMENS. Mich. July ?.
After eight weeks Of the Ford
Chicago II bunc libel suit the first
principal Ia the case 10 take the
stand formal. appeared TUESDAY in
Tho person OF capt. Joseph Medill
Patterson. vho. with his cousin, CO..
r. r. Mccormick D. a defendant.
He occupied the stand all the ses-
sion with the exception Of a few
minutes The testimony dealt with
tne Tribune's attitude toward Mex
Icc and toward Germany and the
allies before the United states en-
tered the world wal
Brief direct examination was b.
Atty. Weymouth kirkland OF Trio
the counsel. and cross examination
by Atty william Lucking. Cor Henry
Ford.
Reads Several Editorials.
ar. LucNiug uevcted much time
10 the reading OF several editorials
from the Tribune iu an enedeavor to
snow That the newspaper was pro-
German.
In effect capt Patterson stateC
that the Tribune and Pres't Wilson
had always differed on the Mexican
problem. and still differed In 1911,
a the climax OF the Madero revolu.
ton. nc testified. his paper believed
the Mexicans could solve their own
problems. By 1914, however this
opinion underwent a change by red-
son OF the continued disorder and
Decentralization south OF the Rio
Crande, and the editors became con-
WINGED that only armed Intervention
sucn as that employ ed in Cuba could
bring order out Of chaos The edt-
tors believed such action would be-
10 the interests Of the United States
and Mexico alike.
lie Thought IL Would.
And YOU thought that il would
please Germany 10 have the United
states occupied with Mexico ?" asked
Atty Luching.
Yes, / think So"
The witness would not confess
pro Germanism, although Otter.
pressed by his inquisitors.
We'll, you were not prO-allies ?"
insisted Mr.. Lucking
We'll, 10 might be said that We
were not pro- British" replied Capt.
Patterson, slowly.
Editorials in which submarine
operations were characterized as
points of internationa. Jaw Ove-
which the American people were not
prepared 10 go 10 war were read.
The witness said that The subma-
rines formed a constantly changing
subject OF debate and OF many notes
between governments. In the main
NJ said, the Tribune was neither
faster nor slower than Pres't Wilson
III making up its mind,
saw Need of War.
4 had seen too much Of war TO
care 10 see the United States rush
into il. said the witness, who had
been on the European b1ttlefields
at intervals since the beginning OF
The war.
A cartoon BY John T. McCutcheon
in which were statements that
neither the German people nor the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02
PROBE COMMITTEE
FAILS TO APPEAR

An INVESTIGATION committee meet
ing, scheduled TO have been held at
the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday
night, was called off when several
witnesses failed to appear. Re-
quests have been sent TO several of
the members asking them 10 appear
at the Chamber Tuesday night in
order that a detailed investigation OF
the work Of the homes registration
and the publicity bureau might be
made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02
BOYS STAY EIGHT
LIVES, POLICE OFFICER
TAKES THE NINTH
Suffering cat!

Suffering cat,
Tuesday night some boys in
the neighborhood Of 907 y. Hill
81. were testing their ability as
marksmen. and judging by the
results OF their test, they are all
expert rifiemen.
A call came into police head
quarters about o'clock. saying
that "a cat was proving about
that neighborhood and appeared
TO be sick. The person calling
asked that a policeman be sent
here 10 shoot the cat.
Motorcycle officer Earl Van
Dusen responded. He found that
some youngsters had been prac-
ticing on a tomcat with an air
rife. and that eight OF its nine
lives were about extinct
As Van Dusen pulled the trigger
on his revolver ne remarked.
Wei. here goes an even nine"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02
NEW MONEY ORDER
RATES NOW EFFECTIVE

New rates for money orders han
died by the American Railway E-x-
press took effect Tuesday Accord
ing 10 the announcement OF the com
pany no money orders are accepted
for less than a I'VE cent fee. which
carries money up 70 and including
e %
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02
TAKES OVER HOSPITAL.

ance by the house Tuesday night of
& senate provision. directing seq
Glass 10 take over the Chicas go
Speedway hospital ended he dead
lock between the two branches of
congress and completed legislative
work on the $25.000.000 general
deficiency bill. The measure is vet
to be approved by the president.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02
TIRED OF HOSPITAL.

MUNCIE. Ind. July With his
back broken, William Davis left the
Home hospital AT an early hour this
morning and walked TO lis home
more than a mile away, clad only in
"a night shirt lie told the police ne
was tired Of staying in the hospital.
he had his back broken about d
month ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02
WOmen's SI5.O
DOL
CAPES

Prettily made Of all
wool serge and trim
med with silk braid.
full skirt and vest eff
feet. Specially priced
at
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02

American people wanted war with
each other was shown 10 the Jury.
and the witness said that at the
time II was published that il cor
reCtly represented the situation.
We wanted TO keep out of war.
hut also 10 start preparations for il.
said Capt. Patterson. We advocat-
ed compulsory military training for
all"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02

IF finest Ginghams and voiles. pretty and newest
mid summer STYLES. in Oh ecks and plaid ginghams
and nowered vOIles priced at one half for .......
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02

Just received a wonderful new line
OF box stationery, soc up. The Book
shop, 124 :. Michigan ST. 1882
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-02

Just received a wonderful, new
line Of box stationery. soc up. The
Book shop. 124 S. Michigan st
1882.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-10-03
MARBLE FRONT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Shaw Of Cascade
Mr.. and Mrs. Matson of Sunny Slope
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Slona, Mr.. and
Mrs. Deronshire of Boise, were Sun,
day guests at the George Mason
home.
Doc Mabee of Middleton threshed
at the Bales ranch Tuesday and We'd
nesday. Wednesday he finished big
days run. It was his record breaking
run for q single day during the entire
season. One piece of oats averaged
rs bushels per acre.
Mr.. and Mrs. June Philips went TO
Sweet Thursday morning to visit Mrs.
Philips parents. They returned Sum
day evening:
Mr.. and Mrs. M. CARRIER attended
the state fair Thursday.
Miss Inez Baker. who is staying
with Mrs. c. E. Norman of Wilder.
spent Sunday at home.
Why not have your next prescrip-
ton filled at Harmon's Drug Store.
Ask your doctor.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. "A. Weymouth and
sons and Mr.. G. T. Champeny were
dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Wey-
mouths aunt, Mrs. ]. F. Riskemire of
Midway.
List your ranch for sale with F. G.
Hoffman, 617 Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Mullen and daugh-
ter, Miss Ruby, of Oakland, Oregon,
arrived Wednesday evening for a short
visit with Mr.. Mullen's brother, Jay
K. Mullen and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, p. Horner returned
Sunday evening from New Plymouth
after spending the week end with Mr.
Horner's parents
S. R. Strong of Caldwell spent We'd
nesday night at the L. A. Weymouth
home.
A. P. Horner has sufficiently re-
covered from his recent illness to |
again resume his school duties.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Brinkley accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Baker. I
the fair in Boise, Friday.
Arthur Randolph and family spent
Sunday at Fruitland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Gets and
Ars. Kate Gets and family wereS
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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-10-03

their place hst week. have given
possession and are making their home
for. the present with theirN daughter
and son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w,
Jordan. ~
Midway was well represented at the
state fair every day, and all pro-
nounce it exceptionally fine. +
The Parent Teachers association
meet at the school house Friday after-
noon, October 8. Everyone lis cor
daily invited.
The Canyon County Burbank FEEDER
alton of clubs meets at Parma. Thurs
day, October 9. 1t is Hoped there
Will be large attendance as every
one Is welcome, and a fine program
is being prepared.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-10-03
w. c. 4. U. BEGINS NEW YEAR.

The w. c. T. u. held the opening
meeting of the new year on FRIDAY
afternoon at the home of Mrs.. Francis
Cook. The business session included
election of officers. postponed from
the annual meeting. An interesting
program was given on the topic,
characterization" with Mrs. Bitney
as leader. The following officers were
elected:
President, Mrs. w. S. Hawkes.; vice
president, Mrs. L. F. White; secretary,
Mrs. Mayme Bitneg; treasurer, Mrs.
T.. j, Allison; vicefpresident from M.
E. church, Mrs. ]. HI. Forbes; vice
president from Baptist church, Mrs.
Flora Leavell; vice president from
Christian church, Mrs. Francis Cook;
vice president from Nazarene chuch,
Mrs. Mary Davis; program committee.
Mrs. Bitney, Mrs. Beale, Mrs. Forbes.
Delegates were appointed to state
convention which will be held in Boise,
instead of Mountain Home as previ-
ously announced. The union has now
SO members and has raised s$165 of it's
quota for the Jubilee Fund. E.