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The broad ax., 1921-12-31
About the Planets.

According to the latest calcula-
lions Of astronomers. the distances Of
the planets from the sun are: Mer-
curry. 35.OOO.OOO miles; Venus, 66,OO0,-
600; the Earth, 9l.5OO.OO0; Mars, 140.-
100000; Jupiter. 4T5.OO0.OOo; Saturn,
sT2,OO0OOO; Uranus. 1,754,OOO.O00;
Neptune, 2,T46.Ooo.OOO.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
wbv ov.reoats Are Dark Color.

OyercOats are generally Of a DARK
color for the scientific reason that
dark colOrs are the warmest. They
absorb in the winter all the heat pos
Eible from the sun and air.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
color-RllnineaR

No fewer than So persons in every
thousand are more or less cOIorblind.
The cOmmOneSt form is not, as many
suppose, inability to distinguish red
and green-that affects one person in
IS. The most usual symptom Is IN
certainty between blue and green,
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
Ada in L.arnino Alphabet

To aid children to learn the alphabet
a machine has been invented which,
as lettered keys are pressed, raises
cards bearing the letters and pictures
of objects the names If which begin
with the letters.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
E,rIv DAYS Of Baseball.

At the second championship game
between the Atlantics Of Brooklyn and
the Athletics Of Philadelphia in 1855
the game was called at the end Of the
seventh inning on account Of darkness
The score was tied at 80 runs.-UniOn
Pacific Bulletin.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
An odd Superstition.

To break a looking glass is regaroe-
By the superstitiOus as fOrecasuIs
seven years of bad luck. PeacOo
feathers were once considered as pes
ers of had luck. but now they are u
vorites with decorators.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
.n~.hInn "a Get Her.

suburbanIte Tin employment ONCE,
seeking a cOOk)-f you come out and
cook for Us you may use my garage
and I win do all the repair work on
the tires Of your car and even buy
your gasoline.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
Remarkable FaI;aey.

1Somehow o. 0ther." said Uncle
Eben. de man dat aip't never learned
10 do no regular work hlsseif allus
manages to git filed up VIII de notion
dat he would make a good boss
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
Low Germans Are Not Dutch,

The Low Germans are not Dutch,
but are one division Of the old Teu-
tonic family. and are enormously
called Dutch. The Low German d.
vision is so called because 1t was
composed OF the TeutOns living In the
iowlands and along the shore Of the
Baltic sea. The Low German Ian
guages are: English, Dutch, Flemish
and Tristan.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
4 sinpIs Matter.

Wife (Opening bandbOxes)-I's -. -
several hats sent home, dear 50 - 20.
you can choose. I myself IKE -
one. but II you prefer the other ~ ~
TIL keep them bOth.-BOston IT,
script.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
Rises 70 Protest.

81 tends to my business. saia
Uncle Eben. "and l ain got no use ron
one o. desc fuss-makin' agitatOrs cal
tells me / ain got no business tendn
TO my business.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
Fatal ImaoInation

Jud Tunkins says that just an IN.
slant before he saw moth get It's
wings singed he imagined he heard Il
exclalm. AT last am in the spot.
light"
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
rha Real BIO Ben.

Big Ben. the famous clock in tn'
tower Of the house Of parliament
London, automatically sends a sign"
each day TO Greenwich. II rais"
varies so much as a second.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
Joy IN Friendship.

Life has nothing more satisfying
than the profound understanding
which subsists after years Of friend
ship. between persons each OF whom
is sure Of himself and sure Of his
friend.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
MEETING ON TUESDAY

Instead Of holding their meeting
Monday, Jan. 2, 1922 which is hoIi-
day. The Pyramid Building & Loan
Association viii meet Tuesday even
ing. Jan. ;. 1922 at $3.50 $. State St.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
Fire In Clothing

Fire In ones clothing: Don't -
especially not down stairs or Ou1 ,ol.
doors. Roll on carpet, or wrap IN -
en- rug or blanket Keep the
down, 80 as not to inhale flames
The broad ax., 1921-12-31

Moths and butterflies might DO
seem TO us of much value as lOO@
but the Romans used them. as wen -
beetles az an article Of diet.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
Linz. "a Be R.msmbsr0d.

Remember this-that there :.
proper dignity and proportion -
observed In the performance Oh
act Of IIfe.-Marcus Aurelius.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
And n He Had FalIe7I

Reaching the record h, ~ Of g..
900 feet in an alrplane, a FrerChman
said he seemed to be flying through
a rOse-cOlored atmosphere when at
that altitude.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
lhaItss Have Known H.

he was = very promising young
scientist untR he tried to extract the
-dyer from dynamite.-Science and
Invention.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31

Iook for TIE best IN everybody ana
1--we Il when yon ses Il and your man
ners VIM take ere Of themselves
The broad ax., 1921-12-31
THE BROAD AK
PubEIhsd Every Saturday

Il. this city since July l5th, 1899,
without missing one single issue. Re
oubHcans. Democrats, Catholics, Pro-
testants. Single Takers, Priests, inh-
dels or anyone else can have their say
a. long as their language is proper
and responsibility is fixed.
The Broad Az is newspaper whose
platform is broad enough for all, ever
claiming the editorial right to speak
les own mind
Local communications will receive
attention. Write only on one side OF
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JULIUS r. TAYLOR
Editor and Publisher
Associate Editor
DIR. N. A. MAJORS
400 South State Street
Phone Drexel l4l6
December 81, 1891
Vel XVII. No. IS
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ri Undef Act Of March 8, 1879.
THE coLoRED POPULATION
IN THE UNITED STATES is
MOVING AROUND FROM
PLACE TO PLACE
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Rasered a Second Class Matter, Aug.
q, 800, q the Post Once at Chicago
n Undef Act Of March 8, 1872.
The broad ax., 1921-12-31

JULIUS r. TAYLOR
Editor and Publisher
The Washington times., 1921-10-16

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Tells Of a hundred ways to prepare
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The Washington times., 1921-10-16
"-fo start fAe day off nigh"

ALWAYskeep a box Of raisins
"A in the house. Use them to
make any plain food tempting
for an economical dessert, a sauce
for baked apples, or = favor for
ice cream. Raisins are delicious,
healthful and economical-use
them often.
Raisins are cheaper by 3o% than
formerly-see that you get plenty
in your foods.
Sun-Maid Raisins are packed in
agreat, modern, glass walled sani-
tary plant in sunny San Joaquin
Valley-they're wholesome, e,sweet
and clean.
The Washington times., 1921-10-16

So no other breakfast dish is better than
stewed raisins, if you want to serve foods
that are both good and good for you.
Try them now-for ten days as test. See the re.
suits Your entire family will enjoy this luscious food
Our free book tells hoov to stes0 rai,ins
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-08-17

United States Tires
are Good Tires
u. 5. USCO TREAD
u. S. CHAIN TREAD
u. S. NOBBY TREAD
u. S. ROYAL CORD
US. RED & GREY TUBES
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-08-17
ENORMOUS INTERNATIONAL TRADE

some figures as to the enormous total Of lnterna-
tional trade IN the 1920 available. and
they show that the commerce Of the world. in round
numbers. aggregated the immense sum OF 100000
100000 in HE twelve months IN the year which
marked tie beginning 81 the stated value
worlds trade $4oooo.OOo and this had grown
70 SIS 600 coo GOO in The closing year OF the
especially Interesting feature Of this comparison Of
world trade til go with that Of years ago lies
in the increasing share which United States manu-
lectures fern Of world trade Prior the sup
Piled but about onesixth Ct the manufactures entering
International trade and in 1920 one-third
Lately there have been printed statistics showing
large decrease r. american exports IN the last
months as compared with year ago In the light Of
figures Ike those noted above the decline ony
a! and might almost be termed the d.
rection of normal conditions Foreigners reduced their
purchase Of foreign goods much Americans reduced
their buyng Of goods. both domestic and foreign.
whole world was engaged IN OF buying this
Vhoesa purchasing has ceased Comparisons Ct pres
trade made with the commerce Of the big buying
81 1920 make - situation lock much more se7i-
than # really Is
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-08-17

IN all Of modern merchandising
! the biggest conundrun is the
fabric tire situation.
Around 1919 of all car owners
use fabric tires.
Their instinct for quality is as
strong and insistent as any one
else s.
Why, then, are they offered
such hodge -podge stocks of dis
count tires. odd lots, seconds,
"reueads' and other so-caIled
bargains Of uncertain origin2
Sooner or later the public al
ways seeks out quality. AS
matterof seH-protectIorriffor
no other reason. The out-and-out
opinion IN favor of u. S. Fabric
Tires has spread more this year
than it ever did.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-08-17

And certainly to represent this day Of progress, the
torch Ct civilization can be smoking oil lamp. but
rather an irrdeseent electric light. with its
efficiency and safety
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-08-17

LET'S GO" is suggested as slogan for the coun-
TRY By Postmaster General Hays And when tie coun-
decides t7 adopt IT it Will ind that the nostoface
dap rtnleat is already Oh the Job
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-08-17

People have gotten very closeto
the u. S. policy. Feltit. Benefited
byit. And passed the word along.
It'sapolicysettled toonestand-
ard for all u. S. Tires. Whether
fabrics or cords. Small sizes or
large.
Giving to the fabric tire user
fresh. live tires. Being made
now. Being shipped now.
AL the original u. S. vitality
andserVcecOmes througIlwIlen
you buy a u. S. Fabric Tire.
"Usco, Chain, " "Nobby."
Three different teads.
Built by the same brains, the
same policy, the same quality
ideals that have made U. S.
Royal Cords the tandard meas
ure Of tire worth.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-08-17

THEU. S.USCO TREAD
Here Is the U. S. Usco Tread,
with iong-estabiished standard
Of service among motorists who
have an eye &c value, as we'll as
toprice. Whi.e ceiling for less than
the other tires il the y. s. Fabric
line, she Usco has earned a repu-
tadon FOR quality and dependable
economy which is not exceeded
By any drs in its clasa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
Y. N. II.
Dryd0ckS S
o

The Y. NJ. H. ABBY Dock basket
ball game scheduled for tonight has
been postponed until tomorrow
night on account of the appearance
of Babe Ruth and his All-Star
basketball team in this city to OPP
pose Bill Manning's Amboy team on
the Auditorium court. The Y. M.
H. A.-Dry Dock game will be played
on the Y. NJ. H. A. court tomorrow
night, and will start promptly at
9:15 o'clock.
Buck" M~argaretten. who man
aged one Of the strongest teams ever
put on a court by a Y. M. H. A. In
this state, has been secured to man
age the affairs of the team again
this season. He has a fast local
combination, being coached by Ru-
fus Allen, and followers Of the team
are firm in their belief that the as
ISOLATION team will score a win over
the Dry Dock outfit. The Y. NJ. H.
A. team has won the two games they
have engaged in SO far this season
defeating both New Brunswick and
Plainfield in the Y. NJ. H. A state
league.
the "Y' forwards, are showing i'm
pIONtliiCLl III tNtfg tOhlCot tACs
perform. Karkus Is a good shot
from the field and the 15-foot line
Schwartzman is well suited for the
center position and has shown up
well in the two games already
played. Coach Allen has four good
guards to pick for action in the con-
test with the Dry Docks-Charley
Sher, star Tottenville performer;
Lowenkopf. Joe Lewkowitz and Otto
Richman.
Manager Wesley Wilson OF the
Dry Dock combination will place his
regular team on the floor against the
association team in this game. Char
ley Brownmiller and Willard Rankin
will occupy the forward positions;
Harold Runyon will jump center and
Bill Campbell. Gus Kurowsky OF Gus
Loeser will be assigned to the guard
ing positions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
Honestx Is A Headlight

Honesty 10 a headlight-not .
shadow.
Governor Stephens of California
wants an honest mar to head the
Pacific Coast League.
Which brings to mind n VINO
has PROVED himself to be abso-
lutely on the level.
He is William Mccarthy.
Mccarthy. as president OF D
coasters last year. fred q bunch Of
crooked ballplayers. He gave the
coast outfit a good cleaning.
At their winter meeting the coast
ers reelected Mccarthy. They dou-
bied his salary from $4,000 to e1o,-
600.
Mccarthy turned It down. He be-
lieved that some Of the clubs weren't
on the wagon with him.
Hence the California governors
letter to him urging him to stay by
the ship which needed him.
Baseball needs men OF McCarthy's
type. It needs headlights not
shadows.
The game will be on trial every
where next season Fans will be on
the lookout for any hint Of crook
edness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
TWO vARSITIES
ACTIVE TODAY
High School Boys Play Red
Bank Here; Girls Will Trav-
ell to North PlainfieId.

The Perth Amboy high school
boys and girls varsity have hard
games on their schedule for this af-
ternoon. Miss Anna Handerhan's
girls team travels to North Plain
field for their first game of the sea-
son, while the boys team, managed
by Ed Patten, plays the Red Bank
high school team on the local court
this afternoon.
With two victories already tucked
away in their belts w the Mata-
wan and Keyport high school teams.
the crimson and white boys feel
confident of annexing their third
victory in the game with the Red
Bank representatives. Either Jim
my Silver or Paul Rasmussen will
jump center for the home team in
the game this afternoon. the re-
mainder of the team will be the
same, as represented the local high
school in the other two games CO.
hen and Westcott,. forwards, and
Kochek and Widerstrom, guards.
Miss Anna Handerhan, manager
of the girls team is quite confident
of the ability of her team to throw
eff their old jiLx. in their contest
with the North Plainfield team this
afternoon on the latter's court. The
Amboy team VIII probably lineup
as follows. The Misses Anna Han
derhan and Sadie Klein, forwards;
Ruth Mckenzie, center; Helen
Schultz, side center, and Dorothy
Watson and Ethel David. guards.
There will be two other players on
the Amboy list for this game. Miss
Lillian Bjork, a veteran of last
years team. will be out of the first
few games on the schedule on ac-
count of an injured arp.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
CITY
Woodbridge Parish House Win
AGAIN.; So Do Amb0y Girl Club

one OF the biggest crowds Of shs
season attended the two big basket
bail I'M staged on the Parish
House court in Woodbridge last
night. The Parish House basket
ball team annexed their f~ourtesnth
victory in sixten games. in the main
event on the program lar night
defeating the Universal stars OF
Elizabeth by a score of 4s-24. In
the preliminary contest the Perth
Amboy Girls Club basketball team
again defeated the United states
Metals Refining Company girls
team Of Chrome by a score OF e-z.
Girls Contest Close
The preliminary game was hard
fought throughout, the Amboy
going into the lead early in the frst
half, as the result OF a field goal
from the side OF the court by Mhs
Ethel Lewis. A double counter BY
Miss Ellis for the Chrome team tied
the score in the first half. but Q two
point score by Miss Lewis for Am
boy near the close Of the x1rst SEES
sion again put Amboy In Z
The score at end Of the nrst half
was AZ. Miss Ruth Macan In
creased the Amboy lead with a
double counter in the last half OF
the game.
Parish House Boys Win
Heavy scoring from the heid BY
"Irv" Martin and Vic Drummond.
was mainly responsible for the
downfall OF the Universal stars OF
Elizabeth in the main event on h
Parish House court last night The
final score OF this game was 1914,
but the game was much faster than
the score would indicate. The Eltz-
abeth team, left IN the rear as . re-
cult Of a rush by the home boys
at the whistle in the first session.
staged a strong comeback and b
first half ended 17-14. In the &C
ond half the home team soon al
up a comfortable lead. Pennoysr
was high scorer for the visiting
team.
Next Tuesday night the mai1
event on the Parish House court
will be the first contest Of a series
of three between the Parish Houso
and Perth Amboy Dry Dock teams.
The core:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
SPEEDMlY-SEA BRIGHT
ARROW GAME POSTPONED

The contest between the Speed
way basketball team and the Ar
rows OF Sea Bright scheduled for to-
until a later dater, Manager Brad
ley OF the Speedway team announced
today. The reason for this post
ponement, is said to be the change
of rates, which were originally
scheduled to go into effect this week,
but have not been placed before the
fans as yet. a
The Arrow combination lost one
game in two years. this contest to
the Freehold basketball team on the
latter's court last week. The Sea
Bright team has not been defeated
on their court in two seasons. Many
fans from Sea Bright who have seen
the Speedway boys in action are or
the belief that the Arrow manager
has at least one doubtful game on
his schedule. and this Is the contest
with the Amboy combination.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12

Del Pratt may change his mind.
II he doesn't, Harry Frazee won't
be able to deny that his deal with
the Yankees was a raid instead OF
a trade.
Pratt is under a three year con-
tract to coach at the University OF
Michigan.
When he turned in his travel
stained uniform at the Yankee club
house last fall he said he was
through with baseball. Two weeks
later he was out on Ferry Field
coaching the yearling pigskin
Get Sandwich
A few weeks ago when Miller
Higgins out-swapped Frazee. giving
Ruel. Wick, Thormahlen and Pratt
for schang. Harper. McNally and
Hoyt, It looked like the Red Sox
had gotten a sandwich for a ban
quet. 1t was known then that Pratt
was on the outside.
Pratt's coaching contract calls for
$1,000 a year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
AMERICAN LEGION SMOKER
IS NOW BEING PLANNED
BY Special Correspondent

bt oRtCldl @0IACobonata1
SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. Est
Patrick's night is the time selected
by the committee placed in charge
Of arrangements for the next Amer
lean Legion smoker. This smoker
will be held under the auspices OF
the county executive committee for
the purpose of financing that COM
mittee. At a recent meeting held at
the home of Chris E. Mulrain, OF
this city, preliminary arrangements
were made.
Chris Mulrain, athletic oficer Of
the local post, will be in charge OF
the matchmaking. He will be ably
assisted by Jack Mcguire. n OF
the bestIknown sports and fight
fans in this vicinity. All those who
witnessed the wonderful card OF
fights presented by the local legton
early in December are anticipating
another good time on March 18th.
Pending the receipt of permission
from. the state board to hold this
smoker, which Is planned for the
auditorium in Perth Amboy no
matches are being made. However,
both Mulrain and Mcguire have
their eyes on some mighty good men
who will later be booked.
III IAdtt Dd5ACtb0AA AOaAh
Athletic officer Mulrain is start
ing soon after his election to make
good" He has already made ar
rangements for a basketball game
between an American Legion five
and the local Y. NJ. c. A. combina-
ton. Some good men are members
of the local post and If all turn out
for the team a strong combination
should result. Jimmie" Canton and
Rufie Allen, both .ex-Rivie men, are
members of the local post. Ander-
son, who has been making a name
for himself during the past rwt
| years, is also a member. James
Whalen Hardy, Grover and several
other good men are also members
1t is Mulrain's intention to organ
lie a bowling team for local compe-
tition. He has under consideration
a baseball team as well as a repre-
sentative tennis team.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
RUTH STARS OPPOSE
AMBOYS HERE TONIGHT
0@THE@@
9@sMs@@

Whenever a fighter ds willing to
fight a champion for nothing he In
a suspicious character. Kilbane
suspects Andy CLANCY OF carrying
dynamite.
Overheard In the periscope: THE
motorman of the American League
trailer says he'll be travelling on the
main line this year."
%
Billy Gibson will wear soup and
fish at. the Mitchell-Leonard ban
quet. Bill will be embarrassed II
Mitchell's seconds show up in sweat
ers and slouch caps.
Horemans nurses the worries with
an international cue of parts. The
top was made in Brussels, the mid
section in Amsterdam. and the tip
in Paris. Hoppe should add a few
pointers.
Richie Mitchell was loaded down
with 50 many good wishes from
Milwaukee fans before hopping a
special coach for the Big Town that
he could have passed for a heavy
weight.
The poor fight bug should kick no
more,
Nor at the prices loose his roar
New York's new law says that the
Shall not exceed the price of shoes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
Y. N. C. A. BOWLERS Defeat
new BRUNSWICK PINMEN

The local Y. NJ. c. A.. bowling
team won two out of three games
from the New Brunswick All Stars
in a match rolled on the local alleys
last night. .Bill' Pemberton, cap
tain of the Amboy pinmen, took
high score and average honors In
the match, his best game being at
PIT, while his other two games at
ISL and 1875 gave him an average
of 1913. Mccormick, the county seat
teams lead-off man, led them with
a 100 average.
Tho scoreS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
GENOlCOP0 BOWLERS WIN
FROM GENCECO PiNMEH

The Genolcopo bowling team
again defeated the Genceco alley
team in two games out OF three in
a match rolled on the Y. NJ. c. A.
alleys Monday night. Clarence Hoff-
man lead-off man for the winning
team, averaged high in this match,
with 1s3. $50 and 160 for an aver
g of ia. while Nelson, of Dock"
Payne's combination, averaged .167.
A.. Tip, of the Genceco combination.
bowled 1877. high score In this match.
The score.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
Lctipe Week On Basketball Court In And Near City
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
BOWLERS WIN TWO GAMES

BY Special Correspondent
SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. 12:-Last
night the p. r. r. bowling team
took two straight games from the
business men on the Y. NJ. c. A. al
leys. The business men were out Of
form in the first two games but
finally succeeded in winning the last
game by over 100 pins.
Berlew, Of the business men. was
high man and high average for the
night. his games being 1853, 2o3. 2os,
averaging 1913.
The scores:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
LYCEUMS WIN
BY BIC SCORE
Woodbridge A.. A. Falls VIC
tim to Skill of the Local
Court Artists.

The Lyceum basketball team de-
feated a scrape-up basketball team
representing the Woodbridge A. A
on Kozusko's court last night by a
score of 1910. Seplacky and Ban
zick were high scorers for the home
team, while the remainder OF the
teams score was divided between
Hanson, Burke and Sullivan. The
Lyceum team led the visitors by a
big margin throughout the game.
Manager Banzick has resigned as
pilot of the Lyceum organization on
account Of not being able to do the
position justice. due to other press
ing business affairs.
The score.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-12
SaIem,, Meet Tomorrow Night

There will be a meeting of the
PLAYERS who made UP the 1920 a
lem baseball team in the rooms OF
the club at SAT Cleveland avenue.
tomorrow night, at 1880 O'Clock.
Matters relating to plans for the
coming season win be talked over at
this session.