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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07
SOUTH AMB0Y

Tomorrow night the American Le-
gion Post of this city will give a pre-
Lenten dance" in the High School
Auditorium. Owing TO this fact
there will be no meeting Of the Post
tomorrow night.
There will be a meeting OF the
Ladies' Auxiliary of the American
Legion tonight in the club rooms on
Broadway.
On Wednesday night there will be
a special meeting of the board of
directors OF the Chamber of Com
merce.
A number OF local business men
are planning to attend the annual
banquet Of the New Brunswick
Chamber of Commerce which will be
addressed by DIR. Frank Crane. one
Of the leading figures in public life
today.
The athletic committee OF the Jr.
o. L. A VI. are planning a smoker to
be given in the near future. Harold
G.. Hoffman. chairman of the athletic
committee will be in charge.
The regular meeting of the COM
mon council will be held in the City
Hall tomorrow night at 5 o'clock.
The hearing on the budget will take
place at this time. II no objections
are raised II will be adopted at this
time.
The vesper services of the Y. NJ.
c. A. yesterday afternoon were adj
dressed by Rev. Mr.. Elmer of the
Methodist Protestant church. These
services are increasing in popularity
md are filling a long felt need. Mr..
Nell, the secretary OF the "Y" has
some mighty fine things in store for
those who attend these Sunday af-
ternoon services.
On Saturday afternoon a number
OF friends of Miss Rose Schwartz
bach were entertained at the home
Of her uncle, ]. Fischer in honor of
her 18th birthday. The youLg pco-
pie spent the afternoon in games of
youth. Late in the afternoon de-
lightful refreshments were served
and 6 o'clock the young folks left
declaring Miss Schwa-tzbach a pleas
ing hostess. Among those present
were Erma Dayton. Myra Mills,
Evelyn Mundy. Grace Mundy, Gladys
Bischoff. Gene Leanord. Lenora AL
pine. Helen johnson. Rose Schwartz
bach. Eta Hulse, Edith Schwartz
bach of Elizabeth, Helen Lindenberg
of Elizabeth. Miss Elsie Pffeffer of
Elizabeth, Milton Holander OF South
River. Lawrence Kline OF New York
City, Joseph Schwartzbach ana IT.
wing Kline OF this city.
Chief of Police Mcdonnell who has
been confined TO his home for sew
eral weeks was out Tor the first time
on Saturday. The chief is greatly
improved, but still very weak.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07
AVENEL

Mrs. Blaid and daughter Dorothy.
of White Plains. spent the weekend
with Mrs. l.. Weller.
Mrs. Frank SchlesSer spent the
weekend with relatives in New
York.
Mrs. Raymond Hancock and Mrs.
II. J.. Baker and daughter Anna, of
Avenel, with Mrs. George Wheeler
and daughter, Dorothy, OF Edgar's
Hill, enjoyed the entertainment CIV
en- by Miss Marion Wilson, of New
York, at the high school under the
auspices of the ladies of the First
Congregational church.
Edwin Grassich has returned from
St. Elizabeth Hospital after a sue
cessful operation for appendicitis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07

floating ice-palace. Nor did he
notice hal the walrus, lying nea
to the waters edge, seemed TO be
giving directions. just as the cap
tain Of a ship might order about hif
crew.
AS the whales (for the black
shapes were whales, you must
know crowded near, the floating
palace moved more and more swift
ly southwark put of icy waters and
into the region of warm ocean cur
rents and balmy winds. The walrue
knowing where the waters werf
warm, had directed his crew o1
whales most cleverly.
Suddenly. just as the children
were finishing an exciting CANA,
there was a rush and a oar OF water
into the room where they were SIT
ting. We're melting!" shrieked the
Jim, and disappeared at nee
The twins were soon fioundering
in the ocean and their Slippers OF
Forgetfulness were gone. Then
memory returned quickly. and for
the first time since their imprison-
ment they remembered their errand-
They realized. too. that the Boz OF
Charms had vanished once more.
Copyright. 1921, N. Z. Al
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07

skirts continue narrow but with
ample walking room.
I'm many models the close inner
skirt is overlaid with a long. loose
tunic in redingote style, always beau
tiful, becoming and making for sliu-
ness and grace"
The style should be admirable for
Mrs. Harding, whose figure is round
ed without suggestion of stoutnesS.
straight and slightly more than me-
dunn height. She has a small,
shapely head with gray hair invari-
ably well coiffed and neatly Melted.
She likes small. close hats and al.
ways wears a veil. Her skin is ex-
c~eptionally clear and fair. her fea-
lures regular, teeth perfect and her
chin wears a hint of dimple. She is
"a good dressing model"-a person
with excellent possibilities for show
ing off clothes.
Joseph's is one of the exclusive
houses which imports NO Paris crea-
tons.
I'VE have not" says Milton Wolf,
had a French gown here for years.
We are of those who are able to cre-
ate for the American woman more
beautiful and suitable things than
the foreign style-makers can"
Mrs. Harding insists upon reflect
ing her W personality in every
thing she wears, from the most SIM
pie and tailored motoring apparel 10
the gorgeous gowns she has ordered
for White House dinners.
II love rich and beautiful fabrics"
says the president-elect's wife, "but
l can't bear business. 1t doesn't suit
me. / am an executive N 1
love business and planning and d.
recting. Ruffles and flyaway drap-
cries are no more appropriate fo- me
than a satin bow on a BULLDOG
II am not a slave TO fashion and
never shall be. But / have two mob
bles-hats and gloves. I know good
hats and like to wear them. And ]
| won't wear soiled gloves or careless
" fitted ones. There is nothing that
so completely spoiis a costume as
sicppy gloves. And 1 have always
felt clothes are tremendously impor-
tant. No one can afford to be indie-
ferent about them"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07
THE BOOK OF MARTHA
BY JANE LoRINiER

/ was glad when I met old Morry."
In the next edition Of the papers
which reached our house almost as
soon as we did. appeared the picture
Of Ann Lorimer and the poor old
creature she had rescued The young
society girl beside the nag with the
champion workhouse record Ann
was a heroine. although she hardly
took her part seriously. as the cam
eraman had snapped her. emerging
from the Jail. Her expensive hat was
awry but Jaunty. becoming and o
quettish, and her "~goulashes" were
conspicuously unbuttoned but chic.
and the smudges of SCOT on her
cheeks had been carefully painted
out by the staff artist.
Our silly Ann was a zeal heroine.
That was the important news in the
Lorimer family. but the city in gen
eral found interest and comfort in
the fact hat the work of the mob
had been futile.
Morrison, coming TO ask about
Ann that evening. told us that the
hunted man had never been put In
a cell at all. He had been spirited
down to the furnace room of the
jail, clad in a coal heavens ~overalls.
and with two deputies dressed in the
same way. had escaped in an empty
coal wagonl
And thus the city had been spared
the disgrace which a few erratic and
unbalanced persons would have
brought down upon it
The Jail had been stormed and
the women's wing destroyed for
nothing except, as Ann insisted. ito
provide a dance theme for the play
she was going TO write with Want"
Ito be continued)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07

NEW YORK. Feb. What will
Mrs. Harding wear?
Simplicity characterized the garb
of Senator Harding's wife. But Will
plain little foulards end tailored
ready-mades be worn by Mrs. HARD
ing, the presidents lady?
mol" saws Milton Wolf. head of
the house of Joseph. whose super
exclusive showroom on Fifth avenue
has been happily Hurried by the pat
ronage of the president-elect's wife.
For appropriateness is the soul of
economy. And a certain dignity of
dress is demanded of those in high
places"
1t can be taken for granted that
Mrs. Harding figured this way. too.
or she would not have come to shop
at Joseph's and other ultra-fashion-
able New York shops.
The presidents wife is attended by
Milton Wolf himself, artist. designer
colorist and connoisseur in fabrics,
periods and historical costuming.
He studies his client while chat
ting-mentally notes that a long line
here, a touch of draping there are
needed for the best effects.
THE new silhouette" said Wolff.
sis directoire-which means the high
waistline. Not necessarily a short
waist. The gown may flow in long.
slim lines. yet be caught in slightly
at the side just underneath the bust.
For the woman with height and
some fullness of figure the directoire
model has a slendering effect. 1t is
| capable of infinite variation accord
ing to the type of the carer
"Necks remain low.
Sleeves are long and tightly fitted
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07
HOROSCOPE
rtar. inclln,. but 40 NOD eOmpeLr
Tuesday, February 8, 1921.

copyright. 1921. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Sy~ndicate.)
Early today Uranus is in evil as
pect, while Mercury holds kindly
sway.
1t is a rule most beneficial for
writer's, put they should be careful
not to present mistaken views for
Uranus in menacing mood encour-
ages deception.
Intrigue and i~ndirection may
flourish during this configuration.
There will be many co~nspiracies
against the public welfare.
The New Moon of this date falls
near the cusp of the fourth house
and exactly on the place of Mars
at the winter solstice. Stormy
weather is indicated and a serious
earthquake may be expected in the
second degree of east longitude.
The indications are not good for
the British government, denoting
an adverse vote in the and
heavy losses in the bye-elections.
. Mercury c~onjoined with Uranus
n the fourth denotes many new SCI
entifc experiments that will benefit
agriculture.
Mars in the fifth house opposed
to Saturn In the eleventh warns of
fires and accidents in places of
amusement.
The death of a distinguished actor
or actress is presaged and there
may be great mortality among the
young.
There Is a reasonably good plane
tary government for the signing of
contracts or agreements unless they
are between persons of opposite
sex.
Discomfort will spread among
workers during this month. 1t is
prophesied, and there will be many
exposures of p~rofteering that will
increase the industrial unrest.
Neptune in the ninth house shows
scandals in religious circles or
touching persons engaged In church
work.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have
the augury of a successful year In
business, but they should be careful
about writings or leases.
Children born on this day are
likely to be exceedingly clever and
original. These subjects of Aqua
rius are usually restless In DISPOSE
ton, but able to succeed in anything
that interests them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07
OLD BRIDGE

Andrew Gregory was a Perth Am
boy visitor Saturday.
Miss Dorothy Kramer was an out
Of town visitor Saturday.
Postmistress Miss jolly is able to
be out again after a short illness.
Samuel Yates. of Summerhill. is
confined to his home with illness.
Mrs. John Scherg, of Brooklyn. is
spending a few days in town.
Abner Green and family. of Hell
meta. spent the week end with rel
atiyes In town.
Mrs. George Baker Is spending a
few days with her sister at Prince
ton, n. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Green
was a New Brunswick visitor Satur-
day afternoon.
Michael Irwin, OF Freehold. spent
the week end with his daughter.
Mrs. Benjamin Roller, in South Old
Bridge.
George Lamkie vas a South River
visitor Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Z. Green were
New Brunswick shoppers Saturday
Afternoon.
William Burkert has recovered
from a weeks illness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07
BETTER THAN CALOMH
Thousands Have Discovered
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
are q Harmless Substitute

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sub
stitute for calorel-are q mild but sure
laxative. and their effect or the hver is
almost instantaneous These little olive
coioreo tablets are tn result OF Dr..
Edwards determination not to treat
liver and bowel complaints with calomel.
The pleasant little tablets dc the
good that calomel does but have no
bad after effects They don't injure the
teeth like strong liquids or calomel.
they take hold of the trouble and
Iuckly correct it. Why cure the liver
II the expense of the teeth Calomel
sometimes plays havoc with the gums.
Sc do strong liquids. 1t is best not to
take calomel Let DR.. Edwards Olive
Tablets take its place
Headaches '-dullness' and that lazy
feeling CONT from constipation and a
disordereo liver Take DR. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel "logv" and
heavy They clear" ciouoed brain
and "perk W" the spirits I5e and Soc
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07

One-piece tailored dresses will
again be In favor this spring for
street wear-either with or without
separate coats.
1t is in midnight blue tricotine and
satin to match. The skirt is slit into
elk panels, showing the underdress
of satin. Shoulder tabs of satin,
caught in at the waistline. are an
innovation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07
How To Keep
Yourself Well
Bow Legged

Bow Legged
Q. / will be just IS this June.
! am bow legged and all the young
fellows make fun of them. This
makes me stay away from places
the crowds are. Is there
anything besides an operation that
can cure them?
A. 1 am afraid very little can be
accomplished at your age without
an operation. An orthopedic sur
geon who makes a speciality of de-
fects of this kind will advise you as
to just what would be the best
thing to do in your particular case.
Most all large hospitals have an or
thopedic surgeon in attendance.
Birthmark
Q. / am a young girl. i have a
birthmark on my chest. which is
light brown in color. and resembles
a wart. II grows every year. 1t
has now grown over unto my left
shoulder. Could l have 1t removed?
How? What would you advise me
to do?
A. / would urge you to consult
a qualified specialist in skin dis
eases and have him advise YOU. 1t
Is possible that the mole can readily
be removed. and IL so, that would
be advisable.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07
Bumstead'sW ormSVul

To children An angel OF merey.s 0her,
directions are ollowed. IT SEyFR FAILS
Despite scarcitv and anonymous cost Il
1t contains tun dose. Stood
iixty years test. SOLD everywhere nr b.
mall. SOC . bottle.
Est. @ A. Voorhees,. NJ d. Phiiad~lphsa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07
BirthInark
Numbness of the Hands

Q. Shortly after 1 go to bed
both of my hands go to sleep, and
some times the whole arm. The
only way 1 can make them become
normal again is to hold them out of
bed towards the floor for some time.
and then 1t seems as If the blood
runs down them. Then I cover up
my arms and go to sleep again, and
DOT it comes back.
A. 1t is impossible for me to say
what the trouble may be. You
should go to a good physician. and
have him give you a thorough ply
steal examination. 1t Is possible
that the blood vessels in your arms
are at fault.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07
The Walrus Helms

wicked people are sometimes
very stupid, and the wicked wizard.
the Bobadil Jim. who had taken
Nancy and Nick prisoners in his ice
berg palace, was stupid.
Day after day the twins played
checkers, as the Jim stood by, COM
pletely forgetting who they were,
where they were. and the errand
upon which they had started.
But outside their friend. the wal
rus, waited patiently. He had prom
ised to help the children and he had
not been idle. although his great
awkward. numbering form seemed
so useless. and his long sharp teeth
looked so fierce.
The Jim, watching carefully to
see that Nancy and Nick did not
kick off the Slippers of F~orgetful-
ness. did lot notice the many dark
forms that had gathered in the
waters around them. Day by day
the great black. bulky shapes be-
came more numerous. crowding
more and more closely around the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07
Pains in Side

@. I have sharp pains in my left
side running sometimes to my
breast. and when / lie down at night
l can hardly go to sleep. for l have
shortness OF breath when 1 begin
to get sleepy. My doctors tell me
that my nerves are run down."
but their medicine does not seem to
help me-.
A. 1t is not possible for me to
say what may be the nature of your
trouble. If you have not been BEN
Gifted by the dcctor's treatment, by
all means speak to him frankly.
and. if necessary. have him refer
you to some reputable specialist for
examination.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07

HELMETTA, Feb. 7-Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Richards had a mar
row escape from possible serious
illness Saturday morning when they
were awakened from a house filled
with gas from a stove. Their two
sons. one an infant of a few days,
suffered most from the illness. The
household vas awakened by the
strong odor of the gas and this
probably saved the household from
more serious illness other than Sc
we're headaches that accompanied
the attack.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-07

copyright, 1921. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
The Washington herald., 1921-12-04

The second of splitting wood was mufied
by the curtain, but, for all that, the
maraunder hastily extinguished the light and
waited several minutes before resumins
operations.
The open drawer forced an oath of dis
appointment that was incautiously loud,
and hoarse whisper grumbled PHOTOS
Photos Letters BAH"
Sorry, old MANI
The despoiler turned with a snarl, his
right hand flying toward a side pocket, but
ne stinened suddenly into a rigid, crouching
statue at sight of a revolver cleaning in the
path OF the ight-a revolver, a hand, and
part of an arm-back Of which doomed a
dim shadows.
Sorry, old man. the haunting voice
repeated. The revolver, hand and arm
we're unwavering- -maddeningly so.
What the hell
The Washington herald., 1921-12-04
What the Flags Meant

NEWCOMERS to New Aork by steamship
~ begin to learn things about the city as
soon as their vessel gets headed up the har-
bor There was a party of such on a vessel
from Southern ports.
From the roof of a high downtown Office
building they saw what appeared to be
string of signal flags swapping in the breeze.
.Some were white, some were striped and one
big one was a flaming red.
If we only knew the code we could tell
what they mean" said a member of the
party. Perhaps they indicate what chan
mel we are to take up the river"
Or maybe they are weather warnings of
some kind" Euessed another. Lets ask
one Of the officers"
They did. The officer looked first with
the naked eye and then with his glasses.
That's the janitor's wash hung out on
the roof to dry" he announced, as he I'm
ished his survey. THE big red one is
table-cloth."
The Washington herald., 1921-12-04
Hands in front-up -

Hands in front-up!~
Both of his hands went up.
Now, lower them just enough to take
off your coat-Be careful! There, toss Il
to me. Now turn around-all the way.
Good-no projections about the hips Bit
down on that desk stool. And raise your
mask trife-raise it, I say-Horrors !!
Lower it-quick!' - The taunt in Hadley.s
voice brought the undattered burglar to his
feet, but the revolver motioned him back.
The captor laughed softly, then placed
the coat on the table and began to tumble
through the pockets, careful all the time.
however, to keep at least one eye on the
captive. A revolver came from one side
pocket, followed by a bunch of keys. Had
ley gave these articles hardly a glance. and
sought another pocket.
''Ah, here we are!'
First came a necklace and, In spite Of
The Washington herald., 1921-12-04

''oh, yes, you do!' snapped Mr.. Ferris.
You're over twenty and I suppose
you've some little sense left. Here / write
to you telling you that your roommate's sp-
pealed to me to save you from marrying
a -"
He hesitated, and a flush Of pride saved
Jim's savoir faire
BE careful, sir!'' he cried.
"A chorus girl" the father continued.
81 write to you that, I say, and get no
answer. Then, when I'm nearly wild, /
come a day earlier, find at my hotel your
telegram saying that if / want to see you
before you're married I'd better come out
at once, and now you say you don't under
stand mel"
We'll, sir?'
Well, sir!' Is that the way you talk
to your father? Look here, Jim the elder
man went on in a tone that softened not a
little, you know you've got me caught.
When a son gets to know his power over
his father, heaven help the old man! But
I've been a pretty good sort to you all
along, haven't IT'
The Washington herald., 1921-12-04

She struggled %ainly.
Il should think they would be now," she
pouted. but then l wish you were play
ing this year"
"Because?"
Because then Harvard would win"
"Hurrab for the Yale girl! l didn't do
such wonders last year. But this is a con-
versation with a vengeance. Would you
really rather have US win than have me
with your"
That's not fair question. And It's
almost time we were starting for the field.
There, nowi Please don't any more. Just
suppose somebody'd come
They're all too wrapped up in the gams.
But who cares, anyhow
Evidently he did not, for he persisted In
the forbidden caresses until brought to
sudden halt by knocking at the door
There" she gasped in a loud whisper
Il knew it! Oh. knew IT.! What shall
do, Jim? Quick
Jim's own presence of mind was somewhat
disturbed. He looked about a trihe at
loss. Then
The Washington herald., 1921-12-04

The elder Ferris pulled out 4 great gold
watch.
Sixteen minutes ago." be replied. why
do you ask? Didn't you expect meF'
''No-that is"
why, wyatt else did you think I'd do"
"Oh, of course expected you, father,
and of course I'm awfully tglad you've
come. Oh, I'm delighted to see you! But
the fact is / didn't expect you quite so
soon; not just quite so soon, you see.'
We'll, I came to this town a day or two
earlier than expected, and now I'm ready
to hear what you've got to say for yourself"
He settled back in his chair, looking like
judge who, after an expected verdict, has
just asked the prisoner whether he has any
adequate reason to advance against the pro-
nouncing of sentence.
Jim fdgeted with some papers on the
desk.
We'll, well!" cried the father.
Il don't think l qIite understand yol,"
James submitted.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-04

Sp was clad in a loose dressing robe, q, IL
she had just arisen from bed sleep was still
in her eyes. But as Hadley looked terror
flashed into her face and she took a fslter-
ing step backward, her lips parted as IL to
scream.
PLEASE do not .cresmi" Hadley ,dmon-
ished her. There is no danger" he fol-
lowed her terrified glance toward the bur
slar. and just in time.
Stop" he commanded DOWN. a. IL
speaking to a dog. 'Sor' Now don't move
sgsin-on your life!" Then, once more
addressing the girl and smiling reassurinrly:
II am an officer. noticed this villain
provling about the house, and when h.
entered l followed, hoping to take him in
the act. l have been quite successful, a.
you see.''
To Hadley the relief that fickered across
the girls face was joy enough
oh" her exclamation was almost , sob.
Il thought it was my brotherr' Her
voice faltered and she leaned against tn,
door casing, weeping softly.
please do not be alarmed! You can
help me IL you will"
"Oh, howT' The girl looked up with
timid courage and sought to dry her tear
IF there is a telephone handy" B,dI,,
continued, his voice softly encouraging, 'syou
may call another Oh Central will do
it for you. Alone 1 may have trouble With
this scoundrel.
There is telephone at the other end
Of the hall. Just tell central To b,,. =,
officer sent to this number? L, that ,uts-
cient?'
Hadley smiled and bowed and tb. ri,I
answering in like manner, tripped down the
hall on her errsnd.
"Now!" Hsdley whispered to the bur,l.,
This way-quicf!" And b<tor, -.
astounded fnavs had time to think b. ~,
hustled into the smoking room and throu,b
the window, from which Hadley had v.tcbed
the moon.
"Wot!" be finally found breath To s,,,
as together he and Hsdley were makips the,
way over the second back fence. Ain,
you a copr'
'Cop?' HadIey laughed and tuvosun-
tarffy felt to reassure himself that the pbo-
tosraph was safe in bis pocket. u" and
he laughed again. ''T am something Of
poet, but" and coming just then to ,
promising alley be slipped away, Finishing
from the dartness: but With q practical
bentT