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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09
TO THE RIGHT MAN

This is a real opportunity to establish
himself in an exceptionally lucrative and
congenial business. without assuming the
usual worries and responsibilities when
fall to the lot of the independent business
proprietor.
All applications must state plainly the
qualifications, ability to make the required
investment and references, or no atten-
ton will be paid. Arrangements will be
made for personal interview with those
who qualify.
All applications held in strictest conf
dence. Address Box 10. 2o6 Broadway,
Room 226, New York City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09

morning, January IL at the home
of Mrs. w. H. Tombs for the pur-
pose of voting upon certain chang
es in. the constitution and bylaws.
The histories planned to be pre-
scented to the Barron Library in
memory of the late Mrs. E. A. Bar
ron, an honorary member of the
club, during the Christmas holidays
will be presented or January IL at
s p. M.
On account of illness in the home
of Mrs. j. A. Lahey the next meet
ing of the club will be held at n
home of Mrs. l.. II. Brown Plans
were completed for the concert to
be held for the benefit of the schol-
arship committee of which Mrs. f.
I. Perry is chairman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09
IN AND o THE CITY

The sacred Cantata "The Littlest
Son." was rendered by the choir Of
st. Pauls Evangelical church un-
Ger the direction of Miss Adele Will
liams, organist, yesterday afternoon
before a good sized audience. Rev.
! Dr. Jacob Ganss, pastor of the
church, gave O brief address in con
nection with the service and Edward
Gloff read the description of the
cantata. The program which had
been prepared for the service was
carried out and the various solo
| parts and choruses were well taken.
Miss Williams was at the organ. A
silver offering was taken at the SER
vice for the fund for the new organ
which is expected to be installed
next month.
A hnal committee meeting of those
in charge of the New Years Eve
frolic of the Y. w. II. A. will be held
in the Y. NJ. III. n. hall tonight at
s o'clock. ALI those still holding
tickets or money are requested 10
return them to Dora Fine.
The teachers of the city will meet
at the High School this afternoon
upon call from the president of the
Perth Amboy Teachers Association
for a special session.
Mrs. William Seiber. Mrs. William
Miller, Mrs. Carolina Therkelsen and
Mrs. Thora Poulsen, members of
Violet Rebekah Lodge No Sc, odd
Fellows, went to Elizabeth Friday
night to the installation of officers
for the Elizabeth Rebekah Odd Fell
lows. District Deputy President
Gertrude Wagner, OF Midtown, was
the installing officer.
Harry d. Wilcox, representing the
Veterans Bureau is again in Perth
Amboy to assist in Strengthening Il
all claims of eX-service men against
the government. Mr.. Wilcox is sta
toned al the Red Cross office in the
Raritan building and will return
again tomorrow. Any problems OF
the former soldier, sailor or marine
will be taken up to include compen-
sation. insurance, new and old,
tunjty to apply for assistance
through this channel without leaving
the city.
According to announcement just
made by the Morgan General Ord
nance Depot at Morgan, this land is
now for sale including the build
ings that are situated on It. That
section of the plant which is for
sale has docks, power houses and
other buildings that make it ideal
Tor manufacturing purposes. The
C~heesequake creek which flows
past the dock has been dredged to
u depth of nine feet. Arrangements
car also be made, the announcement
stated, whereby more lard can be
purchased by a firm if it was deem
ed necessary. The property can be
inspected at n time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09
TO SUCH A MAN

We shall offer the Managership of our
local store, with a substantial weekly
drawing account and half the profits OF
the business, which under the proper
management, should yield an annual in
come of from 81, 900 to $4,000.
The manager is required to invest
81. 500 in the business as an evidence OF
good faith and financial responsibility.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09
WE WANT A LOCAL
MANAGER
FOR THIS STORE

We want a MAN who has a strong de-
sire to start in business for himself. A
man who has probably been emploHSd in a
store in this city for several Yrs. A
man who is well liked and has a large
following. A man who feels he has the
ability to succeed as the head Of his own
business, but who, through the lack Of
sufficient capital, heavy domestic respon-
abilities or some equally good reason, has
been denied the opportunity.
He need not be a musician.
He need not be experienced in this line.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09
The following books are ready for

The following books are ready for
circulation at the public library:
Success, by Adams; Zell. Ak
man; Cali Mr. Fortune, Bailey; Half
| Loaves, Banning; Casey Ryan, BOW
err; Master of Man. Hall Calne;
| Little Red Foot, Chambers; Velvet
| Black, Child; Ghosts, Crabb; Flam-
ing Forest. Curwood; Martin con
| isby's Vengeance; Farnel; The Girls,
! Terber; Dark Geraldine, Ferguson;
Chestermarke Instinct, Fletcher: AL
tentative, Gibbon; My South Sea
Sweetheart. Grimshaw: Willing
Horse. Hay; Charmed Circle, Jewell;
Man who Did the Right Thing.
Johnston: Empty Sack, King; Pride
of Palemar, Kyne; Other Susan
Lee: House in Queen Anne Square,
| Lyell; Donovan Chance, Lynde;
Sixth Sense, McKenna; The Hail ana
the Grange, Marshall; In Red and
| Gold. Merwin;; Rilla of Ingleside,
Montgomery; Beloved Woman. Nor
| ris: Crimsin BlOtter, Ostrander:
Grey Room, Phillpotts: Stepsons OF
| Light, Rhodes; Mr.. Washington OF
Wyck, Sinclair; Satan, Stacpoole;
White Shoulders. Turner; American
School Toys, Kuneu; Natures own
Garden, Clarke; Efficient Secretary.
Spencer; Natural School Geography,
Roadway: History of English Patri-
otism, Wingfield- Stratford; A Hid
cen Phase of American History,
O'Brien.
The monthly report of the super
intendent of schools as submitted TO
the commissioners of
FRIDAY night showed hat the en-,
rollment in the school is still grow
ing and tina the average attend
ance last month was 131 greater
than any preceding month. The
total enrolment for December was
1857, of which number there were
4,O42 boys and 1926 girls. The av-
erage enrolment was 7.574.01; av-
erage attendance, 1901; number of
pupils present every day, 4,OS4;
number of classes or divisions, 694;
number of sessions during month";
"a; number of sessions schools
closed. 10, on account of the Christ
mas vacation: number of visits byl
the superintendent, ISL; number of
visits by the primary supervisor, 9S.
An unusual number OF visits by
parents during December numbered
sos. Homes represented are 7,490;
homes visited, 4S1. In the night
schools the enrolment for the
was 19S with an average en-
rollment of 195 n an average at
tendance of 161. The continuation
school enrolment shows 3S8 with
an average enrolment of 10.
Lieutenant William Calvin Is in
receipt of a paper from a friend in
Lincoln, Neb., in which a story is
printed regarding the upkeep of the
police department of that place.
T {pcotp ;c N cify Of ohout "a 00O in. |
habitants and the cost of mainten-
ance of the department is about SO
cents a year per person. The main
tenance of the police department in
this city with a population of about
AZ, 900 is 81 per capita.
The 200. 900 quarts of champagne |
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09
needless Moths Here ) More Days


The moving picture. Needless
Moths" which showed at the Strand
theatre the last three days of last
week has been held over by the
management by popular request
and will be shown again the first
three days of this week. Needless
Moths features Audrey Munson.
the famous model. Hundreds view
ed the picture last week and were
impressed not only with the physical
beauty of the noted model but with
The magnitude of the plot.
The action takes place in Green
vich Village and portrays the snares
mich are laid for the attractive and
pAetty girls who are attempting to
earn an honorable living as models.
The picture depicts the true artist
who desires to secure only an inspir-
alton from his model and the mas
~uuerading artist who use this
means OF getting into his power the
rnsuspecting girls.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09

The auditing committee of Peril
Amboy Nest, No. 1927, Order d
| owls. met at the home OF Thoma!
Lucas. the secretary. Yesterday af'
ternoon and went over the books o.
the nest.
The books of Court Amboy For
esters of America, were audited yes
terday afternoon at the home OIL
Charles J.. Warner, in Madison v
nue., the financial secretary.
Algonquin Lodge, No. "A, Knights
of Pythias, will meet tonight.
A special meeting of the Martha
Washington Club will be held at s
O'Clock tonight in the Community
House.
The three newly appointed health
ON issioners have been sworn in
BY City Clerk Arthur f. Graham,
they being William Zengenberg.
BENJAMIN Goldberger and Frank A.
L.akomski. George j. Schantz. the
new harbor master and port warden.
has also been sworn in.
The first meeting of the new year
OF the Sixth Ward Republican club
will be held tonight in the club
rooms at 80 Sutton street.
Physical Director s. G.. Pew was
unable to take charge or the activ-
ities in the Y. NJ. G. A. gymnasium
Saturday owing to his wrenching his
back during the Friday night classes.
He was about again this morning.
One candidate was initiated and
five applications for membership
were received by Perth Amboy Aerle,
No. 1886, F~raternai Order of Eagles,
Friday night at q meeting of h
aerie in Eagle hall. The aerie is
looking forward to a prosperous
year according to the reports. Wor-
thy President John Patten is max
ing an effort to greatly increase the
membership of the aerie during his
term of office. He with the other
membership campaign and this in
this way expect to bring a number
of new candidate into the organiza-
ton. Plans for the annual ball OF
aerie to be held at the New Au-
ditorium on Washington's Birthday
eve, February 81, are going ahead.
Chairman Of the dance committee,
Michael Maloney. has called a meet
ing. to arrange for the dance to be
given by the Veterans of Foreign
Wars for tonight az the knights of
Columbus headquarters. The dance
will take place some time in Feb
ruary. -D45~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09

Rufus Allen, of the Grammar
School teaching staff was surprised
by his .co-workers. Friday, when he
was presented at p special meeting,
with a present in recognition of his
late marriage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09
Returns Favor Poland

PARIS, Jan. 9.-Although the def
mite results of the election in the
wilma region yesterday are unknown
as vet. dispatches received here de-
clare the returns greatly favored
Poland.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09
BUT"

He must be a strong salesman and have
sufficient interest in music to be able &c
sell musical merchandise.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09

A regular meeting of the Board of
Health will take place at City Hall
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09
THE UNITED PHONO-
GRAPH STORES, INC.

Are planning to open in Perth annoy
one of their chain of Modern Music stores
carrying 4 complete line Of musical mer-
Of every sort at standard prices
and terms to suit as the needs of the
smallest purse, as well as the quality de-
,uands of the largest income.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-09

The 200, 900 quarts of champagne
drunk in Paris Christmas didn't
come up to our shambooze.
The line of least resistance is the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-25
Amazing Facts
FuNyExpIain
TanIaC Success
How 100000 Bottles
Were Sold in Less Than
Eight Years. Big Indian
apolis Druggists Enthus-
iastic-T h Gus nds Of
Users Publicly Endorse 1t.

The tremendous demand for Tan
lac continues undated, ever-increas-
ing. Millions have rallied 10 its
standard unsolicited and thousands
have given public endorsement. That
the large druggists everywhere are
enthusiastic over this sensation Of
the trade is evidenced by the letters
received with orders.
w. A. Hover & Co. wholesale
druggists Of Denver, Colo, writing
under date Of July II, state: eve
are submitting today our order for
the fourth carload of your goods
since April 1. Taking into considera-
tion local conditions this demand is
not only exceptional but alone in the
record sales for proprietary articles
in this section"
The Stewart Co. wholesale
druggists of indianapolis, Ind, under
date OF March 22nd write: ON a
year we have sold 161, 652 bottles of
Tanlac. 1t is tremendously popular
throughout our territory, and We
consider il a most valuable agency"
Since the first OF the year il has
y
branch offices, one in New York and
one in Los Angeles, and the large
modern laboratories AT Dayton. o..
Walkerville, Canada. and Mexico
City are working overtime but are
still unable 10 keep up with the
deluge OF orders. Tanlac has been
on the market for less than eight
years but more than 10000. 600 bot
ties have been sold to date
And the foreign field has been
entered with the most phenomenal
success. Mexico now knows Tanlac
as we'll as the people Of the United
States and Canada. While Cuba has
received the celebrated medicine
with enthusiasm.
The reason for this amazing de-
mande IS found in one word. merit
No proprietary article could long sur
vive the acid test Of time and public
trial If il did not possess real value
and produce actual and positive re-
suits. 1t cannot depend merely on
whirlwind advertising and first CALI
appeal Back OF Tanlac's unprece-
dented record in the drug trade is
Tanlac's success in producing re-
suits, and when this fact is thorough
~ impressed there cannot possibly
be any mystery in Tanlac's achieve
ment in such a short time - the
achievement OF gaining the top Of
the heap and holding undisputof
leadership over all preparations OF
its type ever produced.
Tanlac is sold by all good drug
gists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-25

wireless ship act Of 1910. this SER
vice has expanded until now it su-
pervises all radio stations. on land
and sea, that have obtained their IL
censes in the United States. Its work
has increased TO such an extent that
IT has had to be subdivided among
other departments
The enforcement Of the ship radio
laws now is under the control OF the
Bureau of Navigation Of the Depart
ment Of Commerce. Radio inspectors
assigned to each principal seaport,
see that every ship subject to the
law has the proper radio equipment
before sailing.
The Bureau OF Navigation also
regulates commercial and other land
stations and sees that they comply
with the rules of the international
radiorelegraph convention of 1912.
For facility in regulation and in
spection there are nine radio inspec-
ton districts embracing the United
States. Porto Rico. Hawaii and
Alaska. An inspector is responsible
for the proper control Of each dis
triCt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-25

lovely" cried Beckie. holding her
paws under her chin. May try
it on, Uncle Wiggily?"
Not yet. must put some
strings on the bonnet so you can
tie it under your chin" said he
bunny
He used pieces Of thin grape vine
for strings, and just as he had fast
ened them on the bonnet, all of
sudden there was a loud crashing
sound in the bushes. and through
them burst the Skinery Scallery All
gator
Boo! Boo" beloved the 'Gotar.
I'm in luck today! I have caught
you. Uncle Wiggily."
Hardly knowing what he was do
ing, Uncle Wiggiiy reached up aid
put Beckie's bonnet on his head. His
ears stuck out on either side, his
eyes went blinkie -blinkie. and his
nose went twinkie-twinkie, while his
ears went fioppy-nippy.
The Alligator took one look a.
as a clown in a circus. and then the
Gator began TO laugh.
"Hai Hal Ho! Ho! He! He" gig
gled the Gator. "Oh. how funny
you look. oh. I can't stop laugh
ing Oh! Ha! Ha! Ho! Ho! Tee!
Hee!" And he laughed so hard a.
the funny sight Of Uncle Wiggily in
Beckies bonnet, that Gator did.
that he got the hiccoughs. And he
hiCcoughed so much that he turned
q back sOmmersault, bumped his
nose and then tears came into his
eyes
The laughter tears got mixed with
The pain tears. and the Gator
couldn't see out OF his eyes
Come on, Beckett" cried Uncle
Wiggily, taking off the bonnet, this
is our chance TO run away!" Aud
run home they did, leaving tho
Gator still laughing and hiccoUgn-
ing. And at the party every one
said BecKie's bonnet was too sweet
for anything.
And its useful, too" said Uncle
Wiglly, as he thought Of how it had
saved his ears.
SO If the rubber ball DOESN'T
bounce up so high that it makes the
hands Of the clock go around back
ward, I'll tell you next about Uncle
WiGgily ard Toodie's tooter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-25

the way various states at present
handle the situation.
Minnesota has done much through
establishing welfare stations through
which the work OF protecting IN
named babies is carried on.
Must Consider Child.
In Tennessee the father OF an IL
legitimate child may be required 70
pay not 20 exceed $40 the first year,
$50 the second, $50 the third, ana
from then on the court may dispose
OF the child as seems best.
In Alabama the court may order
the father to pay not TO exceed $50
a year for the support and educa-
tion OF the child.
The one main thing to be con-
sidered," says Prof. Freund, is the
future of the child. Our work must
be a benefit and not a hindrance.
And one OF the main things to do
is to bar tight the loopholes existing
in present laws through which the
father is permitted TO escape"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-25
Square Deal for 81, 1000 Children

WASHINGTON. Sept. %. - A
square deal for the 1000 children
who are born out Of wedlock in the
United States each year,
That is the aim CT a proposed uni
form state law covering LEGITIMACY.
Prof. Ernest Freund OF the Uni
yerslty OF Chicago, and chairman OF
The committee on law standardiza-
ton for The United States Children's
bureau. is a leader in this move 20
lessen the burden or both the IN
welded mother and her offspring
The proposed law places upon both
parents OF a child born out OF we'd
lock the obligation OF education and
support.
State Laws Needed.
This plan" says Prof Freund.
comes as a result of our feeling that
IL is both impracticable. as we'll as
beyond the scope of the federal gov
eminent 10 support these children.
Such protection must be insured by
state laws.
Our committee has made its
communications. and commissioners
OF all states in turn have brought
their findings from the report to
their respective law-making bodies.
The law in question is not so
drastic as the Castberg law OF Nor
way. which provides that every
child is made the legitimate offspring
OF the father.
Rather, it seeks primarily 20 Sc
cure a guarantee OF financial support
for the child. with the state standing
guard, TO see that the father con-
tinually Acknowledges his response
bility.
AT present, too many states per-
NIT easy exit OF the father, following
a compromise payment out of court,
and leaving the mother or the state
20 care for the child in later years.
The proposed law will make the
nonpayment of money for support a
criminal Offense.
NO specified amount will be per
mitted as now countenanced in most
localities, but the payment in each
case shall be fixed by the court and
will be continuous during the de-
tendency OF the child"
There is a decided difference In
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-25
WiH Call Special Election
To Name NeiU Brazil Mayor

brazil. Iud.. Sept 24-N-th tie
city council al tie politically. a
special election viii probably bee
called TO elect a mayor 10 succeed
Mayor William StrObel, democrat.
who died today
He had been ill for several months
with tuberculosis OF the throat and
had recently returned from New
Mexico where ne went in search OF
relief without result. He was 81
years old and ie survived by the
widow and one son. 81 g
The dem 1tIut.. members OF the
council had arranged 20 hold a spe-
cial meeting at the mayors home oct.
5 10 create a new ward and elect a
new democratic councilman 10 insure
their retaining control IN the event
OF Strobels death.
Mayor Strobel has been a prominent
democrat here for twenty-siN years
and had served one term as county
clerk. He was high in Masonic
circles
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-25
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dare not 60" she amused aloud.
Yet must! What am I to do?"
Courage. little sister! I. is I
who have an Idea" Lane lifted a
gaze OF mute inquiry.
What automobile are you using
for our trip this afternoon -
MY Limousine for you and me. 4"
And Marthe: how is she to make
the Journey"
In the touring car, which fol-
lows US with our luggage
who drives he Imorsine?"
The woman hesitated, looked
aside. bit her lip.
LAS a matter Of fact. monsieur. -
she said hastily. cit Is the boy who
drove us through the Cevennes.
Monsieur Monk asked me 70 keep
him pending hts return 10 France. 4"
Lanyard had the grace TO keep a
straight face. He nodded gravely.
You make II all perfectly clear.
little sister"
Here Is the Plan. At the last
moment you will decide TO take
Leon with you.
Toward evening we viii let the
touring car ca-ch up. We Will ex-
change cars with Marthe and Leon,
leaving the latter 10 bring on the
Limousine while Jules drives for US.
Whatever happens then. we may
feel sure the touring car will get
Off lightly"
II was four o'clock when the ex-
petition for Cherbourg left the
door Of Lanes town-house The
limousine was leading with Jules at
its wheel; the touring car trailing.
with the footman, Leon. as driver.
In St. Germain-en-L.aye Lanyard
first noticed the gray touring car.
II stood anonymously round the
corner. at the door OF a wine shop:
the fat-faced man OF Lyons was
lounging n the door. sucking at a
cigaret and watching the traffic.
Lanyard said nothing at the time.
but la.er. when a long stretch o.
straight road gave him the chance.
verified his suspicious by looking
back 20 see the gray car lurking not
less than a mile and a half astern.
the Delorme touring car driven by
Leon keeping a quarter OF a mile
IN the rear OF the limousine.
These relative POSITIONS remained
approximately unchanged during
most OF the light hours OF that long
evening. despite the terrific pace
which Jules SET in the open coUn-
try.
At about seven they dined from
the hamper which with Lane
jewel case IN IS leather disguise Of
q simple travelling bag. constitute
all the limousine's load OF luggage.
Lanyard passed sandwiches through
the front window 20 Jules, who
munched them while driving like a
speed maniac, and with the same
appalling nonchalance washed them
down with tumbler Of champagne.
A Humorous lilac twilight. WED
With the street lamps OF Caen when
the limousine rolled through the
city. Lanyard conferred With Jules
through the window
Beyond the town" he said. you
Will stop. 7 think 8. would De ad-
v.sabl 10 have a little engine trou-
bic
Very good. sir" said Jules with
ont looking around. Then h added
in a voice OF complete respect
quite 80. sir. What's the idea 80
IT presume YOU set some value
on your skim"
Plumb crazy about it,"
''Mademoiselle Delorme ard are
afflicted with the same idiosyncrasy.