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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

idiot.
what we're you wondering? % asked the Wise
Guy.
81 was wondering il a man should wear a
grave expression when he is acting as a pail
bearer" replied the Cheerful idiot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

was the driver? II. G. B.
A. Tommy Milton in a Duesen-
bergTacer made a worlds speed rec.
ord OF 1864 miles per hour at the
1920 international 500-mile Speed
way Classic at Indianapolis. Indiana;
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

He has an ak to grind, that's true,
1 speak of Oswald Grimm:
And he knows very well hat you
Will turn the crank for him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

He used to dictate every day
To his stenographer:
Now he's dictated to. poor jay,
For he has married her.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

A digest of recent law cases doesn't make
such dry reading. For instance, the Michigan
Supreme Court has just decided that the war is
still on. And 1t furthermore declares that a state
OF war will be legally existing until Congress
declares peace.
We also learn, in the case of Temple VS.. State.
that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals holds
that where a man has been cheated out Of
money in a gambling game 1t Is no crime for the
loser to hold the winner with a gun and take
back the money out of which he was cheated.
In a liquor case tried by the Supreme Court of
New Jersey we learn that the defendant the Elite
Social Club. of Bridgeton. N. T., has its "elite"
quarters in a haynow in a livery stable
The Supreme Court of Kansas also decides
that a man who sells another man colored
water for whisky is guilty of obtaining Money
under false pretense.
The Supreme Court of Massachusetts has de-
cided that an employee who is injured in a fac
tory while he is holding a seventeen-year-old
girl on his knee during the lunch hour cannot
obtain damages from his employer under the
Employers Liability act.
Names Is Names.
Some men are always late. But b. Early lives
in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

Though you'd be cheerful as you go,
Poor mortal geek;
A fit of blues will make you show
Your yellow streak.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18
BITS OF BYPLAY
BY Luke McLuke.
Copyright, 1920, by The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Why?

NY friend, don't be a foolish gink,
Be careful. / entreat;
You know you should not overdrink,
Why do you overeat?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

We find this item in the Cincinnati Cour
news:
COMMON PLEAS JOUR-
1920. Louis Blow VS.. Love Blow. For di
vorce and alimony.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

1t has been a long time since we heard Tor
Griffith, Brooklyn outielder, sing his song, "Il
Change Your Shadows to Sunshine" But wha
we started to tell you was that Sunshine McClur
and Sandy Mcclure live in Mt. Vernon, Ky.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

Willie-Paw. what is the silent vote?
Paw-The one cast by-w. J. Bryan This cleo.
ton, my son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18
I;EnyOt.

The wise guy say 81 told you So
The angry fight is over.
The Donkey feeds on bitter crow.
The Elephants in clover.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

Good Dope!
Although a mans jokes are real stale,
Cheer up and laugh like fury;
For some day when you are in jail,
He may serve on your jury.
Luke McLuke.
Laugh at his foxes cen they're old,
Likewise his ancient pun,
For some day when you need a friend
He may be just the one.
Hastings (Neb.) Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18
Things To Worry About.


There is a railroad in Czecho-Slovakia that
runs from Hadjduboszormeny to Jaszarokszallas
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18
Oh. Howl

NASHVILLE Tennesseean.)
The foreman of the Federal Grand Jury at Ma
con, Ga, reports that liquor is flowing across
the state like a river. We nominate Luke Nc
Luke for the position of dam.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18
The Wise Fool,

1.-THE earth was made for man." quoted the
Sage.
Yes" commented the Fool. And every man
imagines that HE is the man."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

A Seattle (Wash.) Chinaman rejoices in the
name of Gee Wo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18
Our Daily Special.

Tut DHuy SpeCIdI.
Married Men seldom Think That They Know
1t All.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-11-18

Wonder if a turkey gets suspicious when folks
start to overfeed him?
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10
Z MAIN EVENTS ]. ON BOXING BILL FRIDAY, JULY 16
Cliff Jordan of Los Angeles
 Meets Frankie Fowser of Colorado Tn One 1O-Round
 Go With Billy Cappelle And Leo Houck Mixing It Tn Second 1O-Round Bout

Phoenix first big double main event boxing program, and probably the best card ever arranged for an Arizona city, has been scheduled by the local Amer ican Legion post for next Friday eve ming, July Is. Two 10-round finals and one Ground semi final will be staged at Tany's Open-air arena on that date. Cliff Jordan, champion middleweight of the Pacific coast, and the boy who recently. defeated Rufus Williams in ten rounds at Ray, win go ten rounds with Frankie F'owser, the Colorado battler. in one of the main events of the evening entertainment. Jordan needs no introduction to Phoenix fans. having appeared here in d. six round go July f, 1919. Frowser is credited with 8 draw and a victory over SpeedHs Il Hayden, a decision over Eddie John son of Pueblo. a knockout victory over Johnny Sudenberg, the boy that gave Dempsey his hardest fight and a vic tory over Kid George. Fowser has had more 45-round fights than any other boxer in the gan today.
 CappeIe and Houck Also.
 The second main event will bring Billy Cappelle. California veteran, and Leo Houck, Seattle lightweight. to- gether in ten rounds of milling. Cap belle and Houck fought the first main event in Phoenix when boxing was re- vived here in 1919 and incidentally, put mp one of the best bouts ever staged in this city.
 Battling Scotty of Phoenix and Wild cat Els of Miami will go six rounds in the other event Of the program. Els has won his last seven fights via the knockout route. Scott has been going great guns in his last few times out and local fans predict a bright future for him in the boxing game.
 The American Legion has determined to give the double program scheme a
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10

thorough tryout here. The legions ex- perience in past boxing shows has been that frequently a main event fails to satisfy. The legion, as promoter of the card, is in no way to blame when high class boxers like Young France and Phil Salvatore fail to put on.a good bout, but the local post has decided that the only way to avoid such hap penstances is to arrange a double bill. Then if one fails to live up to advance dope, the. second undoubtedly will prove up to expectation.
 The card as arranged for next Fri day night is probably the most expen- sive staged in this city since the re- vivaI of tue game. The two main events alone are costing more than s1,SO0, it was stated yesterday, and this added to the expense of the siX-round semi final, advertising expense, expense of referees, arena rental and the like will bring the total lar above the $2,000 mark
 Notwithstanding the added expense, the legion has decided to offer the pro- gram at the usual prices. The advance sale of seats will start this morning at the Doyle Cigar stand. it was stated.
 If the double program plan proves a success, or local fans put their stamp of approval on it, it will be followed in future cards, the legion intimated last night.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10
RUTH GETS 25TH
 HOME ER; YANKEES DEFEAT TIGERS
Indians Hold First Place by Again Beating Griffmen; Boston Noses Out Browns In Pitchers Battle
rRepubIlcan A. P. Leased wirel

NEW YORK, July 9.-New York de- feated Detroit by hard hitting while Quinn proved a puzzle to the Tigers Babe Ruth was presented with a dia- mond studded K of c. fob by local Knights of Columbus and in the fifth inning hit his twenty-fifth home run of the season, the ball going into the Inner risht field stand Scnre.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10
Red sox Nose Out Browns

BOSTON. July 9-Bush pitched Boston to a victory over St. Louis. the game being featured by the fielding of Gedeon. Scott and McNally. With two out in the sixth Jacobson doubled and scored on Williams single. Menoskey and Poster singled and both later
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10

The Washington defense crumbled be- hind Zachary in the seventh and eighth innings when the visitors made all their runs Speaker of the Cleve- and club injured his leg in the sev- ellth and retired before the game Cnnrn.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10
WANTED

Young man. IS to 21 years old, as classified collector for the Arizona Republican; must be steady. willing worker. Apply this morning to Sidney Myers, Republican Office. I:
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10

indians Take Advantage of Msplays
 WASHINGTON, July e.-Clevelsnd took another game from Washington.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10
WESTERN LEAGUE.

At Wichita 6, oklahoma City 0. At Joplin 9, Tulsa 8. t, Tnnings.)
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10

scored on Scott's single in the seventh. score:
 F. H. F. St. Louis . 900 001 000-1 10 0 Boston ....... .000 900 20x-2 0 Batteries: Davis and Severeid: Bush and Walters.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10
outhit 3 to I. Mackmen Win

PHILADELPHIA, July 9.-Chicago outbatted Philadelphia but the locals won. After WeIch's home run with
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10
SOUTHERN AssocIATIoN.

At Atlanta 8, New Orleans 2. At Memphis 1, Chattanooga s. At Birmingham 8. Mobile 3.
 At Nashville 5, Little Rock '.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10

two on bases in the first and Perkins homer in the second, Williams settled down, and but for an errcr by Risberg would have shut out the locals for the remainder of the game. Score:
 R. H. r. Chicago .. 900 100 o03-4 14 l Philadelphia ...310 900 01x-5 1 Batteries: Williams and Schallx; Harris, Perry and Perkins.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10
AMERICAN RESIGNATION,

At Minneapolis ?, Columbus 5. At St. Paul 5, Toledo 3.
 At Milwaukee g, Louisville 6. At Kansas City 4. Indianapolis 10. lCaIIed fifth. rain.)
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10
LEFT FEARFUL

hey're shooting at the stars today, They nick lem in the crock Both Roger and the Bage got beaned, But have withstood the shock.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-10

Boys wanted-all ages-to ride in bicycle race. If you think you can. bs
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-12-21

block OF the town in quest Of No. S
on his list, to find the object OF his
visit absent for the holidays. He was
somewhat weary from his useless
tramp, and as he passed the office of
John Dallas, who dabbled in real es-
tate. he saw its tenant staring gloomily
out of the window. Now the thought
never occurred to Mr.. Briefly that
here might be a possible benefactor.
John Dallas was gray and grizzled. He
had changed good deal of late years,
and all his old-time cheeriness seemed
to have vanished after his children
had grown up and married and went
away. The clergyman had heard that
Dallas and his wife lived lonely and,
1t was said, rather unhappy life. Dali
las looked it as he greeted his chance
visitor.
Just dropped in to rest for a min
ute or So" announced the latter. "HOw
are you getting along, Mr.. Dallas7"
Poorly, poorly, sir" replied Dallas
dejectedly. He had left home that
morning wretchedly dissatisfied. In
sensibly since the youngest and last
of the family brood had chosen a wife
and had settled in another section of
the country, like himself, Mrs. Dallas
had changed greatly, and the holiday
season as 1t came around seemed al
most unbearable.
The two would sit evenings amid
a loneliness that really placed them
as far apart as II they were separated
by illumitable space.
John Dallas opened his soul to the
broad-minded, genial souled minister
j who had looked to the spiritual wei
fare of his family for over a quarter
OF century. He had not one word OF
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-12-21

blame. of censure. for Mary, but he
pathetically described the foriornness
OF the dull, uneventful life they led.
Maybe it's because we are growing
DID, he sighed. I'VE don't seem to
have any mutual interests any more.
The house is as grim and silent as a
jail, with the children all gone. / find
Mary sitting alone crying, and I'd like
to myself when she forgets to kiss me
good-by as she used TO do mornings,
when l would start out for the day."
why, you persistent pessimist |"
rallied Mr.. Briefly, ''you two people
are in the very prime of life and ought
to be happy as the day is long. You
talk about there being no more Christ
mas or New Years for youi
"Rouse up, John ballast what you
want is something to interest you. to
break the dull monotony In your quiet
life. and, happily, l am the very man
who can suggest to you how you are
going to do It."
John Dallas regarded his visitor
hopefully, almost pleadingly. 'If you
will follow my advice" continued Mr..
Briefly, you will bring into your home
tonight gift for your dear wife that
will wake up in her all the old-time
interest in the world and you"
II hope it, long for It," declared
Dallas eagerly.
"Very WELL" resumed Mr.. Briefly,
II am looking for some one to adopt
little Benny Mason. whose mother
died last week. Come, old friend.
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brighten up heart and home with
loving, grateful little guest. who will
surely bring blessing to your thresh.
old. Go home then every night to find
your wife happy. because she has had
some one to cling to her and love her
all the day long. and the happy little
fellow will Irvine himself close about
your longing hearts"
John Dallas arose from his chair
and fervently grasped the hand of his
friend and adviser. There was new
born light in his rugged face.
Bring along the lad as soon as you
like" he said. ut won't be my fault
that he doesn't have a pleasant home,
and hope Mary will say the same"
and Just after noon Mr.. Briefly ap
peared with the little outcast.
"Mr. Briefly says you are to be my
new father" prattled the bright faced
little fellow, running up to Mr.. Dallas,
land won't you please take me to my
new mamma?'
Not within five years had the old
time cheering, winning smile deepened
on the face of John Dallas as now.
He took his little charge around the
stores and fitted him out newly. Some
how he was thrilled, as, clasping his
hand lovingly, Benny ran by his side
as late in the afternoon he started for
home. AS he went up its steps he
told Benny to go to the end of the
porch and stay there till he came back.
His wife met him in the hallway.
MARY" he said, and his voice
showed deep emotion, 1--WE got some
thing to tell you. You know tomor-
row is Christmas. Well, I'm going to
turn over a new leaf"
"How strangely you talk!" spoke
Mrs. Dallas. aren't you pretty good
man as it ISL"
"Why, you think that?" fioundered
John, all taken aback by the sudden
and inexplicable change in his wife,
who seemed bubbling over with extra
ordinary animation. Anyhow, Mary,
I'm going to think more after this OF
your needs and wishes, and ] have a
present for you which / hope will give
you very much pleasure"
"Oh, John !" interrupted Mary tu-
multuously, ''it seems as if everything
good and grand is happening all at
once. Come in, want to show you
something" and she seized his arm,
hurried him into the sitting room, and
there, lying asleep on the couch, was
lovely little girl Of four-Benny's
sister.
sit was that kind hearted Mrs.
Briefly, the minister's wife, who came
to see me this morning." explained
Mary. "Shes given us the dear little
child for all our own. Oh! think Of It,
John, and-what was that7"
II was the little lad left on the
porch, who had discovered the family
cat and was talking to and petting 1t,
MARY" said John, as they went out
side, ut seems a double gift day, all
around. There is the present have
brought you--if two amt too much
I say, the more the merrier."
"Are you my new mammal" pratt
tied Benny, running up to Mrs. Dallas
who gathered him up in her arms.
"Yes, you sweet dearl" she cried
and, the tears rolling down her face
she kissed her husband first on one
cheek and then on the other. "oh
John |" she sobbed, II srn a happy
happy woman. indeed. upon this glad
Christmas ever'
fcopg right. lsie. Western N-rspapsr Snloa
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-12-21
A
Christmas Carol


What means this glory round
our feet"
The Magi unused. more
\ bright than morns'
! And Uoices chdnted clear and
street.,
\ To-day the Prince of Peace
4 IS born~
l What means that STAR" the
, Shepherds said,
| "That brightens through the
4 rocky gIens'
And angels answering ovsr-
head,
Sang, peace on earth, good
,0ilI TO menr"
I IT'S eighteen hundred years
} and more
\ Since those sWeet oracIes
were dumb;
} We wait for Him, Ike them
!, Of yore;
!, Alas. He seems so slos0 TO
comet
1 But II wds said, in words of
l gold.
4 No time or sorrow e'er shall
dim,
1 That little children might be
4 bold
I In perfect trust to come to
4 Him.
4 All round about our feet shall
p shine
\ A light like that the wise
y men sGW,
y If zoe our loving wills incline
y To that sweet life which is
d the L11D.
\ So shall we learn to under
\ stand
\ The simple faith of shep-
y herds then,
4 And, clasping Kindly hand in
4 hand,
4 Sing, "Peace on earth, good
4 DiU TO menu
4 Bat they who do their souls
4 no wrong,
4 But keep at cue The faith
4 of morn,
Y Shall daily hear the angsl-Song,
q To-day the Prince of Peace
y is bornP'
D james Russell Lowell.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-12-21

NHE day before Christmas.
Why don't you make it one of
- rest, Joel, and begin the new
one fresh and ready and
bright tor the work before your"
The Rev. Joel Briefly regarded his
estimable better half with smiling
thoughtfulness. sit happens to be a
day when both of US must live up to
imperative duty. DEAR" he replied.
There are the Mason children. /
nave placed the two older ones with
some very good people. The little girl
OF four and the boy of six, however,
are still In need of a home. I have
Deen thinking; suppose you see IL you
cannot find some one to adopt the girl
and l will do the same for the boy"
who are we ever going to get to
take them?" inquired Mrs. Briefly,
growing fussy and excited.
Il shall trust your busy and sensible
mind to enlist the interest of some OF
your charitably inclined lady friends"
answered Mr.. Briefly calamity. 81
will undertake trying to influence
SSAAiN bShcFoAcut AuoDduu OF 1dLner.
So, with holiday cheer warming his
honest heart, the best liked minister
Paxton ever had started forth on his
nilsson. Before doing so, however, he
sat down on the porch for a quarter
OF an hour compiling a list of DOS
sible prospects" Thomas DaIrympIe.
the village magnate, was among them,
and he listened with apparent interest
to the minister's story Of how four
children had been left homeless and
penniless through the death Of their
mother. poor widow.
Tell you," said Mr.. Dalrymple, ''my
wife Is an invalid and any variation
in our regular life would greatly dis
turb her. shall be only too glad to
join IN a fund TO provide for the care
OF one of the children at some school
or institution"
'We have none here adaptable 10
cally," demurred Mr.. Briefly, land
promised Mrs. Mason that would ex
ert supervision and care over her little
ones until they were able to take car,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-12-21

FOR SALE-Hartford heater No. %,
for wood or coal; 1 castiron wood
heater. Inquire of Jos. Jacoby, City.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-12-21

or rnemseIves.-
Levi Brodie, well-to-do merchant.
turned out also disappointment
Two more calls, further excuses.
and MIR. Briefly entered the office
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-16
WILLIMANTIC

even break in their games for the week end, losing to the New Departure team of Bristol to 4 in a ten inning Strug-
 gle Saturday, and winning from the Nutmegs of New Haven 5 to Sunday. In the game with the New Departures, Saturday, the locals took the lead i'll the fifth inning with 4 runs only to have the visitors even it up in the sixth after two were down. The winning run came in the tenth after the visitors had one on and one down. Noel fumbled a ball in center the winning run being
 made on that day. The locals went out easy in their half of the inning.
 Sunday the American Thread played errorless ball and trimmed the Nutnnegs I of New Haven ) to 1 reversing the score made when these teams met earl fer in the season. The visitors took | the lead in the second Silzer hitting for | two and scoring OH Anderson's single | to center. The locals evened up in the 1 third Smith sinling and coming in on Edgar's single. From this time on it was all American Thread the visitors
 only showing little speed at times but never enough to cause interest. Silzer
 at short tried lifting Edgar off second | to tag him and this nearly started a | fight Empires Curran and Driscoll tried to block Smith but only caused
 more trouble. The pretty play of the
 game came through Silzer's soreness
 Smith making second on the steal and Hamel trotting home while Silzer ar gued about the out. Three passes is-
 sued by Tyrall in the fifth coupled witE ] a passed ball netted the locals two runs and brought Tyrau the bench. Ander-
 son finished the game holding the locals scoreless and allowing but two hits ir | four innings. The score:
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DAVIS THEATRE.

Monday and Tuesday the Davis pre- sents one of the finest double feature picture shows ever seen in Norwich. The big attraction is Soldiers of Fortune, a
 seven part pieturization of Richard Harding Davis famous novel A New
 York critic says of this picture: Clay has
 been one of the best loved characters in
 fiction for nor ethan two decades, and
 with his eequally loyable comrades, Me
 Williams and Teddy Langham, we can discover no immediate cessation of the public's love for them, whether it be the novel or the screen that the public turns to- The cast chosen by Mir. Dawn to in terpret the various characters is best de- scribed as 'an all star" cast. reading of the names will suffice to indicate this. l Mir Kerry adds an Illuminating page to the scrapbook of his experiences in the | motion picture studio and on location. 1 He is. always in the part and makes it live up to every demand of the exacting author. Miss Nilsson and Miss Starke,
 and Messrs. Beery,' Lucas and McDovell seem wholly adapted to the roles given <! them, and MT. Kohler and Frank Waliy, l Clay's comrades" in every action, join
 with our hero in several throlling exploits 1 in Olancho. The other feature is William 1 Desmond in A Broadway Cowboy Para mount Screen Magazine Monday and l Tuesday.