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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01
Dahl Sermonette

sTf there be orv com.
fort of love " fuislS W NV
joy"
unsmili1g5@, serious.
nngtech the faces OF the peaple YOU
lass in the street, or those who sit
opposite you In the street car.
You can count the Wrinkles and
the burrows, and there's deep-seated
trouble In nearly every hearth one
Is to Judge by the faces of this we
pass in public places.
It's enough to give n the wool
les" and to make one ask or at least
wonder whether life is worth all this
gloom.
There's plenty of honest-to-good-
ness trouble in the world that's re-
sponsible for a lot of the sadness
that's seen in the faces OF men and
women, but the fact is most of the
trouble that we See" is just mental
and a lot of it is simply rehashed
in a variety of forms, until it is ex-
perienced in all the unhappy emotions
of human mind.
And-not content with this, we
borrow plenty more, so that gloom
may not depart and leave us free
hearted and happy.
We're afraid to be happy.
Just common, everyday afraid.
We're afraid to show the world that
we actually care for anything-or
anybody.
Your wife-for example.
Or your husband.
Fact is, we're afraid to show it in
the privacy of Il own homes to say
nothing about outsiders.
We're afraid to get ANY comfort Of
love"-or to give it, either.
To say my dear, to your wife or
husband-what a shock it would be!
To smile effeetionately, when some-
body is lookingLhow objectionable!
To show that you have a perfectly
natural and normal love for your chill
dren-not while our shallow-heart-
ed neighbors are around.
And so we dwarf our heart-life by
depressing the finest emotion God
has given us, because somebody may
think that we're too emotional"
We are permitting embittered peo-
pie, cynical people, soured people,
cold blooded people, to rob US of joy
which should be enjoyed to the full
est measure.
Don't you think you'd better cut
loose from this slavery and live joy
ously, spontaneously?
And maybe the smile that will come
into your own eyes will be carried
over to somebody's else's face and
you'll start a chain of smiles that will
bring joy to O dozen hearts.
oh, we needn't be hilarious, or
loud or cheap-just be naturally joy
Gus because we've given joy a chance
to regiSter-that's all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01

.E0 c0LD BRICK For WOODBRIDGE

#zzAAN seems that some Of the people in Woodbridge township
ESR bclined TO be a little skeptical about 16 proposed merger
@Wb Perth Ambov. as sug~gestedG~he EVENING NEWS, on
= : ground that Perth ApbSfi is in a bad way financially
sfe extremists put it-and that the effort
W no1srfdge taken into the city is mainly for the pur-
Unloading much of this debt upon the Woodbridge tax
= Nothing could be further from the truth. AS a matter of
= ct. as far as the financial end Of the merger is concerned
erth Amboy would perhaps get the worst of ii, as was
So own in a statement by William A. Spencer, clerk OF the
bunty tax board, published a few days ago.
But as direct evidence of the fallacy of the argument be-
e passed around in Woodbridge a statement by City Treas
rer Ferd Garretson on the present financial condition of the
ty is to the point.
In connection with proposed improvements to be made
by the city totalling $4,000 a debt statement has just been
prepared for the aldermen as required by law. This state
nent shows that before making these improvements the citys
1et debt is 6.98 per cent. of the city's total valuation. When
hose improvements are made and the $4,000 which the i'm
will cost. are added, the citys net debt will be 1888
per cent. of the total valuation.
Mr.. Garretson points out that when it is realized that on
February 4, 1917 the oity's net debt was 8.5l per cent OF the
Total valuation, ii is evident that the city is moving in the right
direction and is fully able to take care of her own debt without
unloading any part of it on her %neighbors.
But not only is the city's debt being reduced in the man
ner shown by the city treasurer, but the present conditions are
most favorable for the future. In commenting on the outlook,
Mr.. Garretson goes on to say:
sWe used to borrow money in anticipation of taxes to be
kollected UP to the amount of the budget in order to get money
For current expenses. We are not only not borrowing at pres
lAt, but we have a couple of hundred thousand dollars cash on
band for current expenses and expect to save over 100000
IA interest this year.
Furthermore Mr.. Garretson continues, IF the con-
emplated improvements above referred to go through the
mixing fund will probably offer to purchase the $4,000 bonds
ut of their available cash balance.
II think Mr.. Garretson concludes, facetously, 1--WE are
ot facing immediate bankruptcy. Woodbridge will have to
mink up another argument"
Indeed, IT is quite evident that Perth Amboy is not Of
ering q gold brick to anyone. We doubt very much if
! Woodbridge can present such a favorable report as to her
ancial condition as is here shown for Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01
SOUTH AMBOY'S BIG TASK

The people of South Amboy are being put to the test this
eek. They have decided to have their memorial to the sold
S who went out from that city to fight in the World War take
& form Of handsome hospital building. 1t is proposed to
Sc $4,000 for the erection of a suitable structure. 1t is an
abitious task, but one worthy of the sacrifice that the boys
E@Mk ne made. 1t is up to South Amboy to show that she is cap
8e Of putting it across.
South Amboy has, perhaps, suffered more than any other
&&@S in this country in connection with the war. It was all but
I'm off the map. In spite o. all her suferings, however, she
& r. faltered in her patriotism; she made good in raising her
AZ in the various war activities and even had some to
eA 1t was a remarkable showing and indicates what the
lie Of our sister city are capable of doing.
Toay the reputation Of the city is at stake Just as much
% at any time during the war. Every municipality, almost, in
Acountry has erected, or plans to erect, some sort of memo
her sons who went forth to battle for democracy. Some
more elaborate than others, but the sentiment is the
A few years ago a hospital was started in a small way in
j alized. 1t needs a modern building with up to date equip
ment. A hospital is a particularly fitting memorial for the
soldiers who fought in the World War because it alleviates
suffering and represents the most humanitarian side of life.
Having chosen so well, then, it is for the people of South Am
boy to live up to the high standard fixed.
It is no small task to raise $50, 900 after SO many cam
faigns have been put across, and particularly in a community
like South Anboy made up principally of the laboring class
among whom every dollar counts these days. But South Am
boy has always accomplished everything she set out to do and
are. certain that this drive for funds with which to erect a
hospital will be no exception. Let the leaders not he
discouraged although the outlook may not be as bright as if
plight be. It means the buckling down to even greater en-
peavor and more earnest effort backed by a firm determination
Q win and that same optimism that caused the city to reeoup
nerself 50 quickly following the catastrophe of last year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01
Fire Alarm Boxes

23-Rarftan Copper Works.
and Sheridan Street.
Street and Central r. r.
26--Market and First Streets.
venue and Paterson ST
28-High and Lewis Streets.
and High Streets.
26-New Brunswick A<c. and New St
87-Smith and State Streets.
42-Atlantio Terra Gotta Works.
43-Buckingham Ave. and Hartford ST.
l6-Commerce and Front Streets.
i6-State and washington Streets.
54-State st. and Buckingham Ave.
b6-Parker st. and Pulaski Ave.
66-Hall Ave. and CharleE st.
57-State and Wayne Streets.
b3--Near United Lead Works.
62-Washington and First Streets.
63-Naw Brunswick Ave. and Elm ST
64-S1hith@Street and Watson Ave.
66-Commerce and State Streets.
72-Front and Smith Streets.
73-Water and Gordon Streets.
74-Kearny Ave. and Gordon Street
and Hanson Avenues.
S2-Smith and Herbert Streets.
B3-Amboy Ave and Washington ct.
S4-Lehigh Ave. and Stanford Street.
25-Near City Hospital.
B6-Cleveland and Brace
B7-Amboy and Hall Avenues.
Ave. and Inslee Street.
p3-Lawrence and Francis Streets.
Melville and tombstone StreetR
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01

Luke McLulke Says.
The nan who blames his laziness
on Spring Fever is just getting ready
for his fourth attack since January
l. And each attack lasts three
months.
Many a five-foot father has a six
foot son who is too strong to work.
But when You hear Mother calling
some one a 'ibig lazy lumnox'' she
isn't speaking to Son. she is speak
ing to Father.
We may be grouchy. But we can't
see that the 81 socks we wear now
adays wear a bit longer than the 10
cent socks we wore thirty years ago.
A lot of married men who are Bear
Cats when they are out with the gang
are nothing but Rabbits when they
are at home.
The only thing that Is harder on the
system than booze is the imgrowing
crouch that a mar develops when he
becomes a reformer.
1t is just as cas- to shut your wife
up by arguing with her as it is to put
out a fire by throwing gasoline on it.
What has become of the O.. f. wo-
man who wore a hat that was covered
with imitation fruits and vegetables?
About once a month a sentimental
Princess meets the only man she ever
loved.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01
CITY ADVERTISEMENT
RIDS FOR ATDrTING

Notice is hereby given that eealed
bids and proposals covering an audit
for one year ending December 81. 1919.
of books OF. all departments of the
City of Perth Amboy will be received
at the Council Chambers. City Hail.
Perth Amboy. N. J.. on the sixth day
of October. 1919. at $50 P. NJ.
Specifications may be secured at the
City Clerks Office.
All bids must be made by c. P. A.
firms who hold certificate of registra-
ton as Municipal Accountants for New
Jersey.
Certified check in the amount of 500
must accompany each bid.
The Council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Dated, September 1S, 1919.
JOHN HANSON, JR.,
79S4-9-1s-2o-27-10-1-4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01

THE stars incline but do not compel
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
Thursday, October 2, 1919.
Saturn and Venus rule strongly to-
day, according to astrology, making
for the good of mankind. Mercury is
in the most malefic aspect.
There is q sinister sign for con-
tracts or writings of any sort and the
for treaties or diplomatic
agreements is especially strong.
Uranus is in a place making for easy
deception where the signing of pa
pers, leases, wills and agreements of
every sort are involved.
During this planetary government
romance is likely to be potent in the
lives of the old as we'll as the young.
This should be q very lucky we'd
ding day even for the aged, many of
whom win marry.
Investments in land will occupy I'M
usual attention during the next few
months, is predicted, and interest will
be quickened by some new govern
ment project.
This as a lucky wedding day and
engagements entered into under this
sway of the stars have a fair prom
Use.
Hotel proprietors and all who pro-
vide food and lodging enter into a
period of change that f~oreshadows
improved conditions.
Theaters this month come under a
direction of the planets that presages
better conditions Cor players and the
public.
The drama, which, represents the
highest literary Interpretation of life,
will be revived. the seers declare, and
institutions of learning will appreciate
the educational possibilities of the
stage.
Persons whose birthdate it is should
safeguard their financial interests dur
ing the yea The young will woo
Children born on this day are like
ly to be proud and ambitious, but af-
fectionate and ~steadfast in domestic
relations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01
Bits of By Pldu
By LUKE McLUKE
Copyright, 1919, the Cincinnati
Inquirer

Obi
The Young Man
Who enters the street car
At midnight
Has a red nose.
It is crimson.
1t is carmine.
It is vermillion.
Yet the man Is not q rummy
He has never
Taken 6 drink in his life.
He is merely returning
From a home
In which he has been counting
A girl
Who has hand painted cheeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01
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papers in all cases. Will send expert
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all parts of the world. All languages
spoken. Offices: Board of Trade Build
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Amboy. N. j. Tel. 1882 Perth Amboy'
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01
NO. 1142S -
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. -.
OFFICE or THE COMPTROLLER OF
THE CURRENCY

THE
Washington, d. c., August is. 1919.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence hes
been made to- appear that THE
FORDS NATIONAL BANK" in the :gii-
lage of Fords in the County of Mid
dlesex and State of New Jersey a
complied with all the provisions Of the
Statutes of the United States. required
to be complied with before an associao
ton shall be az to
!, Now thsre fore - / L,o, John n tbe c9rs
TEs@peeyS,s do N n gF e certify hGyNK that in THE the
VILLAGE of FORDS in the County OF
Middiesex and State of New Jersey Is
authorized to the business
of as provided in Section
Fifty one hundred and sixty nine Of
the Revised Statutes OF the United
In testimony whereof witness my
hand and seal of office this Fifteenth
day of August. 1919.
John SKELETON WILLIAMS
Comptroller of h Currency
74s6-S-27-60t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01

daW, HaWl
How am L going to get my gro
cerfes UP to my Kitchen" asked the
Woman who was thinking of renting
an apartment on the fourth floor.
"Oh" replied the Witty Agent. II
think you can make this dumb waiter
answer"
Ho, Hum!
They say that money talks" said
Neff,
but with them 1 cannot agree:
1t must think 1 am very deaf,
1t never says a word to me-"
OUGHT
1T says here that a New York law
Yer died of starvation" said the Old
Fogy, as he looked up from the news
paper he was reading.
Hull" grunted the Griuch. HE
must have sued somebody himself"
No Joke.
Though husbands disobey," said
Trent
"You can take this from me;
They're not as disobedient
AS they would like to be-"
Mean Brutei
ut says here that George Wash
lngton often sat for hours at a time
without saying a word" said Mrs.
Gabb, as she looked up from the
magazine she was reading.
That's only natural" replied Mr..
Gabb. He was a married man"
Fact.
What funny creatures most men are,
You can't deny my text;
They'll all jam in n crowded car,
They won't wait for the next.
II Isn't Diplomacy, George. 1t is
Cowardice.
(Houston Post.)
Mrs. Luke McLuke entered a robust
objection to Luke's statement that
not one woman out of 200 could make
good coffee. Being older than Luke
ana consequently more experienced,
we would have slipped him the in
formation If we'd had the chance.
that no real diplomat regards it is
wise for the average man to tell the
truth about his wife's coffee,
Helpl ~
OF course you couldn't expect to
find anything else down there in
Hades. But what we started to say
was that Helen He'll lives in Ports
mouth, Ohio.
Firms Is Firms.
We take great pleasure In announc-
ing hal Tickle & Tickle are in bust
ness at Charleston, w. Va, and that
Bird & Farmhouse are in business at
Clendenin, West Virginia.
Mercy!
Hoo Clark was terribly embarrass-
ed The night Pat Moran's team cinch-
ed the pennant. He met three girls
on The street in Cincinnati and one
of them said: well, what do you
think of our Red legs?"
Located.
Dear Luke: The old-fashioned man
who pulled his fingers until his
knuckles crack is a school teacher
at Lafayette, Tenn.-Nervous.
What?
And what has become of the O. f.
girl who led the singing in the Meet
in House and who playe a reed or
gan and SAM Air You eRady?"l
through her nose?
Goshl
1t is getting kind of chilly to wear
the low kind some of the girls sported
this Summer. But we have located
Mary Socks at Shelbyville, KY.
Well, We're Glad Of That.
Few-Hurt
Furniture Company
200 South Boston
Tulsa, Okla.
Names Is Names.
Winn NJ Canter lives at South Web
ster, Ohio.
Our Daily Special.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01
ERTH AMBOY EVENING NEWS

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aTE EVENING NEWS Is a menoe oI No AW
Edauon aa amu e a reMbor o. ,1he Associated Press News dlspatcne
sd. herein and 10 aei s[c1ott ~ enb OF the Associated Press. Local.
Ep1bne9ti4qn he Perth mboy Pos. once as Second Class Matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01
Nfercyi

Hod Clark was terribly embarrass-
ed the night Pat Moran's team cinch-
ed the pennant. He met three girls
on the street in Cincinnati and one
of them said: well what do you
think of our Red legs?"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01

Dear Luke: The o~ld-fashioned man
who pulled his fingers until his
knuckles crack is a school teacher
at Lafayette, Tenn.-Nervous.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01
InISe McImke Save.

Ou DdIIy 6UCCfdIs
Many a Good Front Covers a Lacl
of Backbone.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01

And what has become of the o. f.
girl who led the singing in the Meet
in House and who playe a reed or
gan n sang Air You eRady?"
through her nose?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01
Daily Horoscope

THE stars incline but do not COMPEL
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01

F1TmS Is Firms.
We take great pleasure In nnoun
ing that Tickle & Tickle are in bust
at Charleston, w. Va, and that
Bird & Farmhouse are in business at.
C~lendenin, West Virginia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01

OF course you couldn't expect to
find anything else down there in
Hades. But what we started to say
was that Helen He'll lives in Ports
mouth, Ohio.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01

Mean Brutel
ut says here that George Wash
ington often sat for hours at a time
without saying a word" said Mrs.
Gabb, as she looked up from the
magazine she was reading.
That's only natural" replied MI.
Gabb. He was a married man"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01

Ouch
1T says here hat a New York law
yer died of starvation" said the Old
Fogy, as he looked up from the news
paper he was reading.
HUH" grunted the Griuch. HE
must have sued somebody himself"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-01

HOSIlI
1t is getting kind of chilly to wear
the low kind some of the girls sported
this Summer. But we have located
Mary Socks at Shelbyville, KY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
Burr Oak Ridge.
NJ. u,
Tuesday,

J. w. Walton is having a new
smoke house erected. G. E. Chas-
tain will do the carpenter work.
A jolly crowd gathered at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eliza Smith,
Monday evening for a farewell visit
before their departure 10 their new
home north of Leon. Oysters were
served and the evening spent IL
mer"iment, the crowd departing at a
late hour, everyone regretting to
lose these estimable people who
have been residents of this vicinity
for the past nine years, all wishing
them prosperity in their new home:
Clara and James Chastain, of
Leon, and Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Mullin were over Sunday vlSl,ocs
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chastain.
Will and Walter Johnson are own
ers Of new sets of harness.
Sam Johnson visited a few days
last week at her brothers George,
who is quite poorly
Mrs. Charles Chastain spent one
day last week at John Frost's.
Mrs. clark and Mrs. Reynolds
called on Mrs. J. M. Johnson Friday
afternoon.
Elmer Main, a discharged soldier
boy, came down from COlfaX to visit
his parents and other relatives.
Elmer had been on the big pond sew
eral hours when the armistice was
signed so returned back with much
regret he did not get to go on
across
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
Morgan.

Albert Baker hauled corn from
Pleasanton last week. =.
Mrs. Keller returned to her home
at Humeston Saturday Saturday az
ter several weeks visit with her
daughter Mrs. Fl. B. Cox.
J. w. Hubbard and family had
business at Lineville Saturday.
Mike Griffin last a valuable horse
last week supposed to be stalk di-
seaSe.
Mrs. H. B. Cox and children de-
parted for Humeston to visit rela-
tives.
Clyde Waller is saving wood in
this vicinity this week.
A. r. Hubbard, wife and children
visited Sunday at the Ray Gorsline
home.
Mrs. Vesta Mcdaniel spent two
days last week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Evans.
M. l.. Dale and wife visited Sun
day at the J. w. Hubbard home.
George Mcdaniel purchased a
Ford car of Ed Campbell Saturday.
M. l.. Dale and family spent Sun
day evening at the Ray Gorsline
home.
Gene Cannon and wife and Mrs.
Mary Grogan and son Maurice spent
Sunday at the Fred Potter home.
M. l.. Dale had business at Leon
TuoSdav
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
Bethel.

moving. they sure are having good
roads and plenty of time.
Acles Brazelton and son Amos
are moving near Akron, Mo. We
are sorry to lose them as neighbors
more like them.
visiting her sister, Mrs. Mornie
Adams, the last few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Adams will
move up on the John McCully farm
up on Grand River.
Mrs. Joe Dobson has been quite
poorly for the last week.
Harve Morgan has been poorly for
"a few days but is better at this writ
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherm Turpen, of
Tuskeego, called at the home of her
parents one evening last week.
Mrs. Harvey y M93pg 1ith has has 81 been en-.
eyes, and has been to Leon and had
her eye treated by DR.. Weber few
times. Her eye is better at present
and we hope she will have no furth-
ser trouble with it.
Mrs. Pritchard, Of Shenandoah.
mother Of Mrs. Bert Millssap, has
couple of months and has been quite
poorly for several days but is i'm
proving some at this writing.
This freezing weather and no
snow to protect the wheat, is going
to give the wheat test, but drilled
wheat won't freeze out like it did
when everybody sowed broad cast.
Mrs. Roy Gray, of north of Leon,
and children have been visiting her
parents, Mr.: and Mrs. Ed Flora,
while Mr.. Gray is moving down on
the Hickman farm south of the poor
farm.
Mrs. Jim Sales, of New Virginia,
came down and visited over night
with her mother who has been here
visiting and was expecting to return
with her daughter but the mother
was sick when the daughter got
here so she will go later on.
Lew Dobson was business call
.er at Davis City last Monday.
Mrs. Joe Dobson visited with her
daughter, Mrs. Aaron Goodman, a
couple of days last week.. north of
Leon, and also visited with her sis
ter, Mrs ALI Deck, in Leon, and re-
home Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-02-13
Lonesome Ridge.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Cannon and Mrs
Mary Grogan and son Maurice spent
Sunday at Fred Potter's.
E. J. Evans and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. 2. Mcdaniel and Roscoe
Mcdaniel were Sunday visitors at
Roy Walters.
ARE visiting with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. C. Campbell.
Mrs. Roy Waller and daughter
Monday with Mrs. Jane Lille.
Mrs. Jesse Maynard and children
called at J. B. McDaniels Sunday
afternoon.
Ord Ronk and family visited at
Pat Hampton's Sunday.
Mrs. J. O. Garner returned home
"Wednesday after few days visit
with her daughter Mrs. Jack Wallace
and family at Creston.
Miss Florence Evans spent Satur-
day and Saturday night with her
sister, Mrs. w. z. Mcdaniel.
Robert Martin and sister Frances
spent few days last week near Car
son, Iowa, at the Ed Newlin home.
Mrs. w. z. Mcdaniel spent We'd
nesday night and Thursday at E. j..
Evans
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Waller and
daughter Veta called at Roy Wall
er's Sunday afternoon
Leo GrOgan received his discharge
from the army and returned home
one day last week.
Mrs. George Evans called on Mrs.
Charles Bell Monday afternoon.