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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

eth because they bore such queer
fruit-balloons, if you please, of all
colors and sizes, yes, and shapes
too, for where in the old days rubber
balloons were all of a shape and
round as moons, nowadays it's moth
ing at all for a balloon to look ex-
actly like a large watermelon or a
squash, or string of sausages, and
one ! know of, my dears, had ears like
a rabbit. Every kind Of balloon was
growing here.
But the noise! All babies were cry
ing.
at makes them grow" said Bus
kins. "All the balloon people grow
here" he went on, waving hand.
And the babies are the squawkers.
They make such a noise folks
can't stand EN- in the city. Some
times they cry so hard they fall off
the trees, then they can't grow any
more and they are sent to mortal
children to play with. But | UNDER
stand that mortal parents aren't
fond of their noise eitherr
ITO be continued.)
Copyright, 1929
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31
BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TODAY.

A BENEDICTION FOR THE
NEW YEAR The Lord bless thee,
and keep thee. The Lord make His
face shine upon thee, and be gracious
unto thee. The Lord lift up His
countenance upon thee, and give thee
peace.-Numbers 5:24-26.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Turn about is fair play, Johnny
Spencer thinks. The other day We
remarked that when he lays off he
should let folks know day in ad-
vance TO safe them the expense and
time of trying to locate his missing
column. And he comes back with
this; We'll, AS We Were Just About
TO (AhemD Remark When Interrupt
cd, Wen Leave 1t to Anybody If
VS. Haven't Claimed All Along That
Editor Kirkpatrick Is the Best Look
ing and Finest Editor Between Here
and Any Given Point" There's one
vote, anyway, for us if we ever get
into beauty contest!
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Reforhers are protesting against
artists painting in the nude. Its
a wonder they don't catch cold,
especially painting landscapes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Figuring on your marrying is
easier than marrying on your fig
uring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.

(From the Times-Recorder Deem
Der 81, 1919
THE work of organizing a night
school at the Y. NC. A. for the
.cnefit Of ;he young men whose work
bars them from the days school will
be taken up soon. w. H. Kennedy,
of the High school faculty, will have
charge Of the work, thereby giving
assurance that it will be in competent
hands. Already several students
have enrolled for such branches as
stenography, bookkeeping, typewrit-
ing and kindred work will be includ-
ed in the courses.
Close to $4,000 bales of cotton
have been received in Americas to
date, and the crop is regarded as a
remarkably large crop for this city,
and presages Americas as a great cot
ton center.
Yesterday saw the completion of
the work on the Chehaw Memorial
here, which has been in progress for
some time at d local marble yard, the
work of which will have to be done
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

The Triton Gazette speaks sense
when it says: Good for the State
Sanitarium, when it contracted for its
supply of beef and stipulated that
this should be from Georgia cattle.
The Moultrie packing house was the
successful bidder and III cents was
the price paid. The quantity called
for 1900 pounds weekly, and thi,
should open a good market for Geor-
gia cattle. If all the state institu-
tons would specify Georgia products
in placing their contracts, we would
be well on the way toward providing
q home market
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31
ED ORAL.

We agree with the editor of the
Americas Times Recorder that the Of
fer of tax on light wines and beer
sales to raise the money with which
to provide larger compensation for
the men who went to war for Us. Is
not quite in keeping with the loyalty
and sacrifices made by our men in
the trenches" says the Cordele Dis
patch. I'VE do not want the bonus.
but we are. quite sure we do not want
it through a liquor tax"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

st. Louis thieves who stole min
ister's silvefware must have enjoy
ed his service.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Mayor Jim Key, of Atlanta, intj-
mates that the crime wave there ex-
lists on the front pages of the At
lanta Constitution and not so much
anywhere else. If that is true the
undertakefs and surgeons should
split with the Constitution, for GER
tainly it is helping their business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

China's cabinet is resigned, but
Chjrfa isn't.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Style Hint: Divorce suits should
be Kept dark.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

The early bird catches cold.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Any man who wants but little
here below has it above his ears.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

rms country is supposed to have
100000 dope fiends. Any sport edi-
tor knows the figure is low.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

"Spriag skirts will be six inches
from the knee" say fashion hints.
And everybody wonders .:Up or
DOWN."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31


lists on the front pages of the AT
lanta Constitution and not so much
anywhere else. If that is true the
undertakefs and surgeons should
split with the Constitution, for GER
tainly it is helping their business.
Any man who wants but little
here below has it above his ears.
st. Louis thieves who stole min
listers silvefware must have enjoy
ed his service.
The early bird catches cold
Style Hint Divorce suits should
be Kept dark.
China's cabinet is resigned, but
Chjfa isn't.
"Spriag skirts will be six INCHES
from the knee say fashion hints.
And everybody wonders up or
DOWN."
Most relatives are distant relatives
when You are broke.
Fastest things on earth must be
clues; they are rarely run down.
These talking movies won't be
popular because they drown out the
audience.
Aren't as many underfed and over
worked as overfed and underworked
Germany is proving that war never
pays.
National League parks are build
ing exits for Jumps only. They'll
abolish the lively pop bottle next.
LOOKS like you can't keep a good
submarine down.
Some women think the only way
to keep husband is in hot water.
On account Of the price, cold stor-
aee plants have million chicken
all dressed up and nowhere to go.
a corn in the hand is worth two
on the foot.
IN spite of II these expert pretIic-
ton that business will get better it
aill.
n This country is supposed to have
81 100000 dope fiends. Any sport edi-
= tor knows the figure is low.
':.sasz.s -
ring rs ~ 8 - = -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Fastest things on earth must be
clues; they are rarely run down.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

These talking movies won't be
popular because they drown out the
audience.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

IN spite of al these expert predic-
ton that business will get better it
aill.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

National League parks are build
ing exits for Jumps" only. They'll
abolish the lively pop bottle next.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

Aren't as many underfed and over
worked as overfed and underworked,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

IEAR We, Hear We. Hear yei
Gather closely about all We
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-12-31

a corn in the hand is worth two
on the foot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
SOLDIERS CLAIMS TO Be
GIVEN CONSIDERATION

Soldiers claims of all win
be looked into thoroughly throughout
the state as the result of perfecting
q new system by the Federal Board
Of Vocational Training and those in
the vicinity of Perth Amboy VIII
have an opportunity of bringing
their cases up locally on December
p and %. In Perth Amboy there
axe numerous men who have com-
IensatiOn, vocational training, and
other rights coming TO them from the
government, but because OF the red
tape have been unable thus ar to
gain any Satisfaction. The board has
co-operated with the American Le-
glon and the Red Cross here and
the foregoing dates have been set
at which time Harry ID. Wilcox will
De at the Rer Cross headquarters.
room 21S, Raritan building. to talk
matters over with anyone who ares
TO apply. Both the Legion and tive
KeRed Cross have many names filed
If those whose claims have not been
adjusted and, while it is not prom
Used that immediate relief will be
assured, every possible effort will be
made to clear up the cases.
Visits will be made to Asbury
Park. New Brunswick and Toms
River as well as Perth Amboy, by
the district representative and it IS
desired hat all difficulties be cleared
as far as possible. The represen-
tative will probably visit Perth Am
10y again at a later date. but adj
vantage should be taken of this first
opportunity, December 27 and 2S.
Applications a be made now for
IL terviews with the Red Cross or
TIE American Legion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
CITY ADVERTISEMENT


To grant permission to the Lehigh Val
ley Railroad Company to cross Wash
ingtOn street East and West of Front
Street with four railroad tracks, sldings
from and into the property of the Perth
AmbOy Dry Dock Company.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF
PERTH AMBOY:
Section 1. Consent and permission is
hereby granted to the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company to cross Washington
Street East and West of Front Street
with four railroad tracks from and into
the lands of the Perth Amboy Dry Dock
Company to be used as sidings for the
use and benefit of the said Perth Amboy
Dry Dock Company as shown on the blue
print hereto annexed and titled Perth
Amboy Dry Dock Co. Proposed Tracks
Crossing Washington St"
The foregoing ordinance was introduced
and passed on first reading at the meet
ing of the Council of the City of Perth
Aniboy, n. j., held December 18th, 1921,
and will be taken up for second and
third readings and final passage at the
Special Meeting of the Council to be held
December Goth, 1921, at SIS p. VI. in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, Perth
Amboy. n. J., at which time public hear
ing will be held.
Dated. December 20. 1921.
A. E. GRAHAM,
9f40-ie-21-2S City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
CITY ADVERTISEMENT

IN
Providing for the Issuance of Tempor-
AIRY Improvement Bonds in "A sum not ex-
ceeding sixteen hundred (SI6OO) dollars
to pay the cost OF the purchase OF Lots
Assessment Map of the City of Perth Am
boy and all other expenses Incidental
thereto.
BE m ORDAINED BY THE / T OF
PERTH AMBOY:
Section !. That for the purpose Of
paying for the purchase of Lots No. -.
Il. Is and 10, in Block 313. on Assess
ment Map of the City of Perth Amboy.
and all other expenses incidental thereto,
same having been authorized by resoiu-
tion of this Council. there shall be is
sued to meet the cost of such purchase,
Temporary improvement Bonds not to
exceed Sixteen hundred $4,000 Dollars,
which bonds shall bear interest not ex-
eeeding six per eentum per annum, pay
able semi-annually.
Section 2. said bonds shall be in such
form as has been provided by resolution
for Temporary Improvement Bonds of the
City Of Perth Amboy. shall be signed BY
the Mayor, and Treasurer. attested by the
Clerk under the seal of the City and II
coupons for the payment Of interest be
attached. they shall be executed by the
fac-simile gisnature Of the City Crelk. Said
Officers who are TO sign said bonds may
fix any details not fixed by resolution Of
this Council. or by this ordinance.
Section 3. The City Treasurer Is here
cording to statute.
Section 4. This ordinance shall a
effect according to law.
The foregoing ordinance was introdu-
eed and passed on first reading at tine
meeting OF the Council of he CIV OF
Perth Amboy ". J.. held December eth.
1921, and will be taken up for second
and third readings and final passage at
Special meeting of the Council 10 be
held December seth. 1921. at . p. NJ. in
the Council Chamber. City Hall. Perth
Amboy. n. J.
Dated. December 20. 1891.
A. Z. GRAHAM.
siSl-lz-si-2s cityt Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
FIRE ALARM BOXES

21-Gordon and Meade Streets
s3-Madison Ave. and Paterson st.
G4-Market and Sheridan Streets
25-Smith Street and Central r. Il.
se-Market and First Streets
27-Raritan Copper Works
2S-High and Lewis Streets
34-Madison Avenue and Smith Street.
S5-Smith and High Streets
36-New Brunswick Ave. and New street
3T-Smith and State Streets
4l-Standard Underground Gable Co.
49-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works
43-Buckingham Ave. and Hartford st.
45-Commerce and Front Streets
46-State and Washington Streets
47-High and Washington Streets.
52-Cortlandt and Easton Streets
54-State and Buckingham Ave.
55-Parker st. and Pulaski Ave.
55-Hall Ave. and Charles st.
57-State and Wayne Streets
5S-Near Lead Works
59-Maurer
62-Washington Street and Park Avenue
63-New Brunswick Ave. and Elm Street
64-Smith Stree: and Watson venue
65-Commerce and State Streets
72-Front and Smith Streets
an6 1oroon Streets
74-Kearny Ave. and Gordon Street
S1-Brace ana Hanson Avenues
AID Herbert Streets
STANDBY Ave. and Washington st.
s4-Lehigh Ave. and Stanford Street
Smear City Hospital
SG-Cleveland and Brace Avenues
s7-Amboy and Hall Avenues
92-Ambo.- Ave. and Inslee Street
93-Lawrence and Francis Streets
94-Neville anC Johnstone Streets
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
AN GRIEVANCE

Granting permission TO the Standard
Underground Cable Company to construct.
operate and maintain a single track sid
ing from a point beginning In the center
limo Of High Street at its intersection with
the center line of "a spur that enters the
property of the Standard Underground
Gable company and from thence running
along n curve of radius 41O.3 feet curying
10 the right a distance Of 1861 8 feet to a
point, thence in a southerIy direction par
aflel with the easterly line of High Street
aud distant $50 feet westerly therefrom
measured at right angles thereto. a dis
tance of 465 feet TO "a point. which point
i in the southerly line of Washington
street and ending there.
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF
PERTH ANBOY:
Section 1. That permission be and the
same is hereby granted to the Standard
operate and maintain a single track sid
ing from a point beginning In the center
line of High Street AT its intersection with
the center line OF High Street at its inter
section with the center line OF "A spur that
enters property Of the Standard Under
ground Cable Company. and from thence
running along a curve OF radius 4lo.3
feet curving TO the right a distance Of
1918 feet 10 a point. thence in southerly
direction parallel with the easterly line Of
High Street and distant ESQ feet westerly
therefrom measured at right angles there
10 a distance of 465 feet to a point
which point Is in the southeFly linz Of
Washington Street and ending there.
Section .. That such permission IS
hereby granted upon the following con-
a. That the said Standard Under
ground Gable Company shall indemnify
and save harmless the said City Of
Perth Ambey, its officers, agents and
servants, from any and all claims or
claim whatever for damages to any
person. firm or corporation arising from
Or in any way connected with the grant
ing Of said privilege. or by reason uf
the location. maintenance OF existence
of said single track siding.
b. That said Standard Underground
Cable Company shall lay a sidewalk
west of said siding to curb line Of High
Street which sidewalk shall be main
tanned IN a condition satisfactory 10 the
Committee on Streets and Sewers II the
Council Of the City Of Perth Amboy. and
ff In the judgment Of said Committee
II shall be necessary to install catch
basins to properly provide for the sur
fare drainage Of the street. the said
Standard Underground Gable Company
shall Install the same.
T. Thai upon '.otice from the Com
mitfee on Streets and Sewers Of the
Council Of the City OF Perth Amboy.
said track shall be changed as TO the
Grade thereof - conform 70 any change
which may Be .aade to High street.
d That { the city OF Perth Amoos
shall ca So the said High Street to be
said Standard Underground Gable Com
panv viii Aear its proportion Of the costs
fiereas< and does hereby waive any OBJ
5ect<n 10 the future paving or tmprov-
n case cf the Bankruptcy or m
sSlrency Of tie said Standard Under
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
ANNOUNCER ENTS

ground Gable Company whether by vol
untary or involuntary proceedings, or n
case OF the appointment OF "a trustee,
receiver or assignee of the property "
the said Standard underground Cable
Company. or in case Of the voluntary
or Involuntary sale OF the property OF
the said Standard Underground Gabse
Company. or IN case OF a mortsake "I
other lien upon this privilege. then ana
in any Of such events. the City OF Perm
Amboy shal have the option to be cx-
ercised by resolution Of declaring this
privilege terminated and shall evidence
such termination by ccrtiied copy 81
such resolution mailed to said Company
which termination shall become eucc-
tive five days after mailing Of said reso-
luton.
Sewers Of the Council Of the City u
Perth Amboy may cause the removal OF
the tracks upon ninety days notice, pro.
vided the nature OF the business shai
change to such an extent that L. ING
Judgment OF the Council. tho siding
should be discontinued
Section 3. That such permission is
and provision that the Standard Under
ground Gable Company shall hle with the
Clerk OF the City of Perth Amboy IT'S
written acceptance OF the provisions Of this
ordnance within twenty days from date
IL snail take effect and also pay to the
City OF Perth Amboy the amount OF al
cost and expense to the City OF Perth
Amboy for the official publication @ this
ordinance.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall
effect Immediately.
The FOREGOING ordinance was introduced
and passed on first reading at the meet
ing of the Council of the city Of Perth
Amboy. n. j.. held December 5th. 1921:
and will be taken up for second and third
and final passage at the special
Of the Council to be held Decem-
80. 1921. at $3.50 7. NJ in the Coun-
eli city Hall. Perth Amboy, n.
at which time public hearing Will be
held.
Dated, December 200 1921.
a. E. GRAHAM.
0439-1s-21-2s City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
Ncw Chlnese Premier

PEKING, Dec. p (By The Asso-
ciated Press)-Liang Shih-Yi has
been named as premier of the Chi
nese cabinet to succeed Chin Yum
Peng who with all his ministers re-
signed on Sunday. The fall of the
cabinet followed arrival here of
General Chang Tsao Lin. governor
of Manchuria. who is now engaged
in forming a coalition government in
which all the reactionary parties
are participating. 1t is charged that
Chin Yum Peng RAJ guilty of spec
ulations and the sale Of Offices.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
Man Found Dead; Shot 3 Times

NEW YORK, Dec. 21-The uni
Identified body OF a man about 25
years old, shot three times in the
neck. was found today in a gutter
in thinly settled section of Brooklyn.
His o%vercoat was initiated j.. L. c..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
THE RAINBOW CHASER

Have you ever read about persons trying to
find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
They hadn't much luck, had they? Spent
their lives wandering around the world search
ing for something,-indeinitely.
And they never found anything!
Are YOU one of these raubow chasersg
Do YOU when you want to buy a used
automobile or a baby carriagee or a diamond
or some other desired article-wander about in
rainbow fashion, without knowing just ex-
actly where you're going.
Or do you read the News classified ads
which can teell you where to go get exactly
what you want.
Start TO-DAY to read the classiieds! And
when you want to advertise call 400 and ask
for an adj taker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
NOTICE

All persons concerned may take notice.
the Subscriber Administrator etc,
Of Teresa Bukvies. deceased. intends to ex-
hibit his final account TO the Orphans
Court for the County of Middlesex. on
the thirtieth day Of December
1891. at 10 A. NJ in the Term of Deem
1921. for settlement and allowance. the
same being first audited and stated BY the
Surrogate.
Dated. November FL. 1921.
STANLEY #. K~ACzNAREK.
Administrator
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21

47-Dogs, Cats. Pets
ls-Horse1 Cattle. Vehicles
49-Poultry and Supplies
b0-Wanted-Live Stock
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

s2-Business Property
S3-Farms ana Land for Sale
S4-Houses for Sale
S5-Lots for Sale
s6-ShOre Property for Sale
S7-Suburban fol Sale
s5-Reai Estate or Exchange
S9--Wanted-Real Estate
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
BUSINESS SERVICE

1@Business Services offered
acknowledgements
Officiating and Plumbing
2f-Insurance
-Dressmaking
23-Moving. Trucking, Storage
observation-disclosures
2s-Patent Attorneys
MISUNDERSTANDING
37-Professionaj Services
7s-Repairing
7ERenovating and Dyeing
30-Tailoring and Pressing
observation-disclosures Service
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21

ss-Business Opportunities
s9-Investments. Stocks. Bonds
40-Money TO Loan
l1-Wanted-To Borrow
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
INSTRUCTION

neutrality-suspicious. Courses
43-Local Instruction Glasses
44-Musical. Dancing. Dramatic
x5-Private Instruction
acknowledgements
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
BUSINESS SERVICE
RenoyatinE and pyeine

CLEANING-Alterations. Cleaning. Dye
ing. Pressing. Orders called for and de-
livered; prices moderate. S. Epstein. 255
Madison Ave. Below Majestic Theatre.
CLEANING-Tailoring and Cutting; la
dies and Gents garments cleaned.
pressed and repaired; reasonable price.
p. Palo. 2st State st. Perth Amboy, N. J.
FURS REMODELED-Furs stored free
while having thems remodeled or repaired
at very low prices duri : the summer
months. Insured AGAINST FIRE and bur-
glarv. A.. Greenhouse. Sc Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
Y

5z-Help wanted-Femals
s3-Help Wanted-Male
34-Help-Male OF Femais
s5-Salesmen and Agents
destinations Wanted-Female
37-Situations Wanted-Male
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Real Estate Dealers 74A
CARL JACOBs-Reai Estate. Mortgages.
Insurance Agent: Life. Fire. Automobile.
Liability. etc. 179 Brighton Ave. Tel.
SCI.
COWARD & COMPANY-Reai Estate and
General Insurance. 102 Smith Street.
Perth Amboy. N. J. Phone 21o.
FRASER BROS.-Real Estate and Insur-
anee, Savings Bank Building. Phone
$50.
HANS NIELSEN CO.-Real Est.te and
Mortgages 1876 smith Street. Real
Estate Exchange Building. Telephone
JACOBSON & GOLDFARB-Real Estate
and Insurance. Raritan Building. Phone
1856.
MAPLE REALTY co.-Real Estate. 2.5
Smith ST. Phone ITO.
MARGARETTEN q LoBEL-successors
to Alpern & Co.. Real Estate. Mortgages
and Insurance. Raritan Building Perth
Amboy. N. j.. Phone $50.
MAX L. SCOTT-ReaI Estate and Cen
eral Insurance. 20s Madison Ave. Tel. 210.
PERTH AMBOY TRUST COMPANY
Real Estate Department
Property IN all sections Of the city tor
sale at fair prices. good terms.
II you wish to buy or sell II will be .
your advantage TO call US.
Superior Service
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21

If YOU have some special
want to be satisfied - call the
EVENING NEWS and ask for
an ad<taker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-21
MERCHANDISE

51-Articles fol Sale
s2-Busines and ONCE Equipmsnt
53-Boats and Accessories
54-Building Materials
55-Farms and Dairy Products
E6-Fuel and Feed
E7-Good Things TO Eat
BS-Home-mads Things
S9-Household Goods
s0-Jewelry and Watches
fss-Machinery and Tools
susicaI Instruments
e3Ass. Plants. Fertilizers
s4-SpSciah at Stores
s5-wearing Apparel
6s-WaDted-To Buy