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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
THE BOOK OF JANE
BY JANE LORIdER

And then the sound of deepening
waters hurt my ears. blackness and
cold overwhelmed me ! went down
in a heap.
But finally I came back. painfully.
to light and to life.
1 was in my husbands arms. I
was confused! There I cuddled,
with that safe feeling every wife
knows, and which every woman
needs.
Bob held me close, tenderly. Then
suddenly l saw the glory OF kathe-
rine's hair above his shoulder.
Never any more could his arms
be my shelter! / acted on the
thought before I had expressed 1t
to myself.
Don't. touch mel" I pushed him
away.
whats the matter? I don't un-
derstand?" he exclaimed.
1 tried to rise-gave my hand to
Spence who helped me. Bob would
have displaced Spence. He claimed
the husbands right with a gesture.
Don't you dare to touch mel l
cried passionately.
Father. explain!"
Young man, you're the one to
do the explaining" his father re-
piled.
Ito be continued)
Copyright, 1921, N. E. Az
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
MINSTREL SHOW MONDAY
NIGHT At WOODBRIDGE
IBy Evening News Correspondent
WOODBRIDGE. April 9.-On thi,

WOODBRIDGE, April 9.-On this
coming Monday night, the st. James
Parish will put on their monster
minstrel show in the auditorium of
School No. II, the new school in the
rear of School Nc. l.. The curtain
will rise at Sis o'clock with w. Guy
Weaver, as the interlocutor and the
chorus trained by Jack Bird. of
Perth Amboy. This Is the first en-
tertainment to be held in the audi
torium of the new school, the con-
tractor, Fred w. Christensen, having
kindly granted the parish the use
OF the building. His permission and
not the board of education's was
necessary as the school has not as
yet been accepted by the board.
Rehearsals have been held at reg
ular intervals for the event with the
result that excellent numbers, at
tractive features and song hits will
be a part of the show program.
Dancing and refreshments will fol-
low the show and many are looking
forward to attending the event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
CUT THIS QUIT is WORTH
MONEY.

Cut out this slip. enclose with SC
and mail it to Foley & Co.. 1886
Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,, writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return a trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound for coughs. colds n
in sides and back: rheumatism,
backache, kidney and bladder all
ments: and Foley Cathartic Tablets,
a wholesome and thoroughly cleans
ing .cathartic for constipation bill
iousness, headaches, and sluggish
bowels. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
CITY BRIEFS

Arrangements are completed
for the dance and reception Of Law
renee Lodge No. "a. and Valhalla
Lodge No. 275. Odd Fellows. that is
to be held tonight at Junior hall.
The affair is being held in celebra-
ton of the m hundred and Sec
ond anniversary of the instituting
of the first lodge of Odd Fellows in
this country In the city of Baltimore
with five charter members on April
26. 1919. The music for the dane
ing will be furnished by Professor
Tonghini's Sterling Six .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09

feel like q different woman. I have
not taken any medicine during the
past three months and I believe my
ailment is cured. I am now able to
do all my homework and attend to my
poultry and garden. If you feel that
my testimonial will benefit anyone
you are welcome to use it in your ad-
vertisements. Mrs. L. D. QUINLY,
r. F. D. No. z, Shelbyville, Mo.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound makes women strong,
healthy and able to bear their bur-
dens and overcome those ills to which
they are subject.
Write Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine
Co., (confdential), Lynn, Mass,
about youz health.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
Awax I'm North

Away Up North
Mrs. Silky Seal said to Mr.. Silky
Seal: "Oh, pshaw!" Then she
yawned.
WHY" said Mr.. Silky Seal to his
wife.
Because"
"Humph!" said Mr.. Silky Seal.
Mrs. Seal got mad. Then she got
sad, and real tears trickled down
her cheeks. You're the most I'M
derstandingless person I ever saw"
she said. You don't ARE a bit
whether I'm lonesome or not"
Mr.. Seal felt sorry and a little bit
ashamed. Are you lonely, my
love % he asked. What should you
like to do?"
II hardly know myself" answered
Mrs. Seal Frightening. But l get
tired of diving and catching fish,
and swallowing stones and running
races. Won't you tell me a story
about the circus you used to be in?"
Mr.. Seal said "Ahem!" or parked
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
At Ball

A number of people from the city
attended the masquerade ball given
by the White Heather Lodge in Lib
erty Hall in Elizabeth last night.
Mrs. Albert Alchin, of High street,
dressed as Aunt Jemima. skilled in
the art of pancakes, won the prize
for the most comical costume. The
others who motored to Elizabeth to
the event with Mr.. and Mrs. David
Preacher were David Preacher, Jr.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Farrin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Dieterly
have returned to their home in
Smith street after an extended stay
Atlantic City. While there they
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dieter,y, of Cincinnati,
Ohio, the latter of whom is attend
ing the Prudential Superintendent
convention. which has been held in
Hadden hall all this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
M1LApY's BEAUTY PARLoR

Electrical Massage and Scalp Treat
ment, shampooing. Manicuring.
Hair Goods
10 A. Ms p. M. Tuesdays, Fridays,
Saturdays until . p. NJ.
n A.. SILL
no Smith st. One digit mp Phone Se2
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
South River Wins Debate

[By Evening News CorrsspondsutJ
SOUTH RIVER. April 9:-Al
immigrants should be excluded from
the United States for the next two
years was the decision reached In
the debate of the South River high
school and Neptune high school Of
Ocean Grove in Mechanics hall. this
place, last night. South River school
won. This is the second time that
South River high school taking thu
affirmative side has won out % the
same subject. The other waS ~
Woodbridge recently.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09

Sullivan and Goldsmith were victor
ious at the pinochle tables. Those
winning at five hundred were Mrs.
Henry Stratton. Miss Clara Susick
Miss Julia Mcclure, Miss Dorothy
Dwyer. Miss Gertrude Sullans and
Messrs. Hoffner. Chapman. Minnick
and Kenah.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
State Police Elect

M. j. Mulcahey, Elizabeth police
chief, vas elected president for a
one year term. at the meeting of
the state police chiefs association
held in Newark on Thursday after
noon. The Elizabeth police chief
succeeded Chief John Tracey Of Pat
erson. Chief Niels j. Tonnesen of
this city, attended the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
Editorials For
Women Folks

Who are your children's play
mates?
Do you know?
You should!
With summer vacation time APP
preaching your child will spend
hours in and about the homes of his
little playmates. What will the in
iuence be that surround 1t there?
Had you thought about that?
AS a parent you should call upon
the parents of your child's little
friends. 1t promotes neighborliness
and it is a good thing both for you
and your child.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09

slAontio my Pi
were excess
|sive. l had seen
your medicine ex-
|tensively adver-
|tised and thought
y would give it a
fair trial. l took
about eight boxes
of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound Tab
lets according to
and I
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
By OLIVE

it, rather. Then he put down his
newspaper and crossed his fippers,
before he answered, for he had ex-
pected Mrs. Seal to say exactly what
she did, and he was neasy.
When the gnomes had let all the
circus animals out. and he had
padded home along the ocean as
fast as his fippers could push him.
he had let it out to some of his
friends that circuses were wonder
full places, with music and people
and lights and real thrills. He had
even boosted that he had learned to
beat a drum. balance "a ball upon
his nose, or even a stick, or a light
ed torch; and do all sorts OF tricks.
But when he decided to marry
and settle down, he kept the whole
thing from his wife. He knew she'd
want to go If she knew too much.
He said "Ahem!" a. third time,
trying to think of some excus
(To be c~ontinued)
copyright, 1921, N. e. Az
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
DISTRICT U

In the final case before Judge
Freeman Woodbridge in the district
court yesterday. Harry and Sam
Berman VS.. Esther Cohen, a judy
ment of $73.5S was given in favor
of the plaintig.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
Hospital Fire In Camden

CAMDEN, April 9.--Fire today
of the Cooper hospital caused the
heat and light of the hospital to be
cut off, but it otherwise was not af-
fected. The loss is $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09

Trenton. N. J.-"While
S~ringingupmy familyI was
greatly benefited from time
to time by the use Of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton which / would take
whenever rundown, weak
or nervous. It Is the best
tonic and nervine for
women that i know OF and
/ never hesitate in recon-.
mending the Prescription
to all women IN need Of a
special tonic and nervine."
r CATHERINE Nc
TIGHE u Es4ssyFp AZ
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09
TOO WEAK
TO WORK
LYDIA E. Pmkham's Vegetable
Compound Restored Mrs. uinly's
Heallh. Now She Does
Her Homework

Shelbyville, MOT was only able
to do lieht homework because for
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09

We are to wear satin and silk
wraps as we'll as the cloth creations
made up in cape. semi-cape and dol
man effects. The one illustrated
suggests Victorian styles. 1t con-
sists of changeable taffeta in red and
green for the outer surface and
Harding blue taffeta for the lining.
The bottom of the cape as well as
Of the cape collars is turned up and
gathered to form a scallop effect and
show the contrasting color of the
lining. Rosebuds with soft green
leaves are used at the of
the scallops.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-09

The crown OF womanhood is
motherhood. But many women
face tho ordeal of maternity
without sufficient preparation. !!
At such times and later-the
mother should take a~,,vegetable
tonic, sold by druggists and
known in almost every home as
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. It is putsup in both
fluid and tablet form. Hyou wish
to give it a trial send your name
and address to DR.. Pierce's In
valids' Hotel in Buffalo, N. y, en-
closing ten cents, and q trialpack-
age will be sent you. Thousands
of women have testified as to its
efficacy. Read the following: u
Trenton. N. J.-"Dr. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is tho very best
medicine the prospective mother
can take to give her strength and
health. ! am the mother Of several
children. During one expectant
period / became all rundown and
my mother persuaded me to take
the 'Favorite Prescription. It was
a wonderful help to me. ! not only
kept feeling well but ! had prac-
ticaIly no suffering. I was Ill only
about half an hour and ! had an
extremely strong. healthy baby. I
would advise all expectant mothers
to take the Prescription. MRS.
B. @. LAUER, "a 8. Walter Ave.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-11-11

world movements. through the read
ing Of daily newspapers, weekly
periodicals like the Literary Digest,
magazines, etc.
To prosecute this idea successful
ly, it will be necessary to adhere to
a business-like plan such as:
~ Subscribing (for the school)
for good, standard current literature
daily papers, local weekly papers.
monthly magazines, and in all cases.
the Literary Digest Il would also
include the Saturday Evening Post)
(2) Providing a Reading Table In
suitable room under the manage
ment of student committees for the
convenience and comfort of children
while examining current periodicals.
(3) Occasional reports on big move
ments discussed in current periodi-
Gals.
az Opportunity for as many adj
ults as possible to use the Current
Literature Table" of the school.
(5) Occasional use of current lit
erature to take the place Of the reg
ular texts in history, English, etc.
T. H. HARRIS,
State Superintendent.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-11-11
Mr.. Frank Skinner Of Vicksburg i

Mr.. Frank Skinner Of Vicksburg i
visiting his mother, Mrs. Kate Skin
ner, and brothers, Mr.. Fred Skinne
and Mr.. Chas. Skinner, at st. Joseph
Mr.. Frank Skinner lived here many
years ago and has many friends
among our people, who are glad to
have visit from ;:,r.
Mr.. Richard Lynch brought the
carcass Of a very large wolf to town
on last Saturday that he had killed
the day before, and which was nearly
or quite as large as q Newfoundland
dog. It was certainly the largest
wolf ION four legs) that has been
seen in this parish in years. We UNI
derstand wolves have been numerous
in the back country Of late and have
wrought havoc to young sheep and
young cattle, and great effort to
ward their exhterminatlon has been
made.
The Eastern Star Lodge, Tensas
Chapter, at st. Joseph, has signed
up with White & Myers Lyceum
Bureau of Kansas City, Mo-, for q
series Of attractions for this winter
in line with those which afforded u
so much pleasure last winter. The
first booking-November lis 9TH
Neapolitan Troubadours," q spectac
ular novelty company Of five people
in well chosen offerings Of classical
and popular music, descriptive and
instrumental orchestral selections, in
PRODUCING unusual instruments. Thil
attraction is distinctly high class and
will afford much pleasure to all low
ers of classical music. The usual ad
mission fee will be charged. The at
tendance should be large.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-11-11

xn. J. r. wends has returned
from the Natchez Sanitarium, and
We are pleased to learn that her
condition il now greatly improved.
Mr.. h C. Lancaster and family,
Of Waterproof, made q trip over to
his old home, at Bolton, Miss, last
week, on visit to his mother, and
had . most delightful stay, enjoying
every minute Of the time, the wife
and kiddies being pleased with Mis-
sissippi but liking Tensas better.
Dr.. and Mrs. Murdoch and Mrs.
Bonneyi motored to Ferriday on
Thursday Of last week to meet Miss
Kate Gordon, who is representing
the Anti tuberculosis League of
Louisiana, and who delivered q most
interesting and instructive address
on the subject Of the Great White
Plague. It is to be regretted that the
meeting was not better advertised,
20 that it could have been more wide
ly known and better attended. The
fact that the newspapers of Con-
eordia and 'Tensas were not notified
in advance, and thereby given op-
portunity to announce the meeting
and its purposes, shows some mis-
management in the advertisement bu-
reau Of the organization. Neither
Newspaper had been apprised Of the
expected visit to Ferriday Of Miss
Gordon and her associates and
therefore had no knowledge in ad-
vance Of their coming.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-11-11

I wish to notify the public that I
have now on pasture about 50 head
of fine young cattle, which I am fat
tening for slaughter, and have just
gotten in Q carload Of cotton ssed
hulls and meal.
Ny slaughter house ID kept clean
and sanitary and my butcher shop
comes completely within regulation1
of the Louisiana State Board OF
Health, as evidenced by the report
to same made by the State Health
Inspector this week, who eompli-
mented me upon the sanitary con-
ditions surrounding both my slsughtez
house and butcher shop. and marking
same GOOD" -
Assuring the public Of my desire
to prove worthy Of their patronage
and promising . continuance Of my
best efforts to serve them, and with
appreciation Of all patronage given
me, I am,
Very truly yours.
JNO. r SNITHA
81 Joseph. La. Nov. q 1s11.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-11-11
PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD or
ALDERMEN. u

st. Joseph, La, Nov. 4, 1921.
Pursuant to adjournment the
Mayor and Board Of Aldermen Of
St. Joseph met this day At the Office
Of DR.. Whitaker. Those present were
Hon. w. M. Davidson, mayor, and C.
C. Skinner, DR.. Jos. Whitaker, DR..
G. N. Clarke and A. B. Ratcliff.
aldermen; absent: B. F. Young
The purpose Of the meeting being
to consider the question Of buying
a chemical fire engine for the town,
upon invitation, Mr.. ]. L. Proctor,
reresenting the American-LaFrance
Fire Engine Co., Inc, Of Elmyria,
N. Y, with southern office at Atlanta.
Ca, appeared before the board and
submitted a proposition to the board.
in which he offered to sell the town
double tank chemical engine, mount
ed on one-ton Ford chassis, fully
equipped with ladders, axes, and al
fire fighting apparatus, for the sum
Of $500; payments to be divided
into four annual installments.
On motion Of Mr.. Skinner, seconded
by Mr.. Ratcliff, the proposition Of
Mr.. Proctor was accepted, delivery
Of said fire engine to be made with
in sixty days, and the mayor wa
authorized to enter into contract
with said American-LaFrance Fire
Engine Co., Inc, for the purchase
Of said engine on the terms offered
by said company through its rep
resentative, Mr.. Proctor.
And there being no further bust.
ness, the Board adjourned sine die
w. M. DAVIDSON, Mayor
Josiah P. Scott, Clerk.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-11-11

Latter Frsn State Supe. Harris.
The annual conference Of state and
parish school officials win be held in
New Oceans December 20, FL, and
%, 1871. The Grunewald Hotel will
be headquarters, and al sessions will
b held in that hotel.
There win be Ave sessions, the first
ct ten o'clock Thursday morning, the
22nd. There win b no evening ses-
sions.
The whiting speaker win b Doctor
Ernest Horn, Of the University Of
Iowa. He Is decidedly tie best have
heard In the field Of elementary ed
ueation.
Each session. win be divided into
three parts, - follows: ~ Demon
stration lesson BY . New Orleans
teacher. (The purpose Of this demon
stration win be to show how the
recitation period should be used in
tie elementary, grammar, and high
school gradss.) (2) Lecture on some
phase Of the elementary field by Doc
tor Horn. (3) Discussion Of purely
local questions.
The purpose Of the conference will
b TO drive home the truth that the
recitation period should be used to
Teach Children 70 Study, and not in
hearing lesDona
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-11-11
BLACKSMITH SHOP At ST.
JOSEPH.


To the People Of st. Joseph and
Vicinity:
wish to announce that I have
rented the blacksmith shop on Front
street, above the old Buckingham
hotel building, at st. Joseph, and as
soon rs same can be repaired, will
open q frst-class BLACKSMITH
SHOP and general repairshop and
viii be able to do any work in my
line. I solicit a share Of the public
patronage, guaranteeing satisfaction,
both a. to quality Of work and price.
Yours for patronage,
W. A. JONES.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-11-11

Mr.. H. NJ. Marks and sister, Mis-
Essie Marks, and Mrs. R. Jaeoby, Of
Waterproof, La, were pleasant visi-
tors to Natchez Tuesday and showed
deep interest IN the forthcoming Cot
ton Carnival. Waterproof will b
represented in the Pageant Process
sion, they assert, and win probably
feature pecans a. that section has
made heavy shipments Of the nuts
particularly this season-Natehes
Democrat.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-11-11

With view Of raising funds Tor
church purposes members Of the
Ladies' Aid Siciety Of st. Joseph are
arranging to conduct . green
house." where will be kept for sale
at nominal sums many ferns and
plants suitable for indoor growing
during the winter. Easter lilies are
being sold at zoe . bulb, narsissus
at ioc, and geraniums, ferns and
other attractive hot house plants ct
CORRESPONDENCE low figures. More
specific information can be had BY
calling Mrs. Annie Macpherson.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-11-11

roo IL state f1teo S0ooo9 1oopoee0S
A strong. united effort on the
part Of teachers and pupils in con-
nection with Better Speech Week
win do more to improve the speech
habits Of children than would the
same amount Of time given to or
binary text work.
II you have not already done 20,
organize your school ~ suggested in
our Circular No. 1888, and utilize
the game spirit to arouse interest
and to secure . maximum Of at
tsntion and effort. Students need to
be impressed with the practical val
ne Of being able to say just what
they mean and to say it in IN agree
able way, there are numerous petty
faults that mar our speech. The
texts We study teach the right thing,
but habit leads US unconsciously to
do the improper thing. To recognize
ones faults in conversation il the first
step in the process Of overcoming
them. It is one thing to have these
faults and quite another thing to
know that we have them. HE who
knows not, and knows that he
knows not, is simple; teach him" To
our knowledge Of faults must be
added practice in what is correct
Il was our purpose to make this prac-
tee - interesting and intensive n
possible by means Of groups, clubs
etc. A little attention day by day To
ones speech, . daily watchfulness Of
ones habits, with Q determination ia
corr ect the bad ones, will send US faI
on the road toward acquiring the ar
of good speech.
Be sure to secure the "Guide to
American Speech Week." which car
BE- had for Is cents from the Council
Teachers Of English, sos West 69tt
Street., Chicago. This pamphlet con
teins many valuable suggestions, slo
gans, banners, programs, etc., that
have been tried in various progress
sive school systems.
We are giving below some practi
cal suggestions and material suitable
for drill
Trusting that your school will Sc
cure much benefit from it, activities
in connection with Better Speech
Week, ] am,
Yours truly,
C. A. IVES,
State High School Inspector
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-11-11
OF INTEREST TO TEACHERS.
Continued from page 2

Continued from page 2
schools - well - an outline Of the
organisation Of the subject matter
and the character Of the teaching
methods in accomplishing the desired
ends Of teaching English in second
airy schools.
Much material in the classroom
instruction Of the schools can be &C.
eomplished II parish superintendents
will but select two or more books
from the teachers reading course
for use ~ the teachers Of the schools
Of their respective parishes and will
direct their teachers in the reading
Of these books through prepaid out
lines offered at frequent Intervals
throughout the session or through
the discussion Of the material fur
nished in those books at teachers
meetings.
(Sisned) C. L. BARROW, Supt