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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-02-23
Webs The Man

The year 1921 wag my eleventh yea
in the grocery business; last year was the
banner year Of the eleven, and to SHOW
my friends that | intend to make this
the banner yeai out Of IL, | will give
you a few of my prices;
Best self-risine flour, $3.50 Dbl Spec
ial price on 3 to 5 Dbl. lot.
1OO-lb sack shipped stuff $l.6O TO
SITS.
Best cheese, 4 lbs, $1.OO.
Arbuckles package coffee, lbs a.OO.
IS lbs rice, $1.0O.
5 cans tomatoes, $lOO,
5 cans corn, $l00.
5 cans Prince Albert S. tobacco, 81.
Is bars 0ctagon soap, $l.O0.
Is pkgS. washing powder $1,OO.
7 gallons kerosene OIL $500.
S. L. WEBB, phone 258.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-02-23

Sheriff Mcdonald LETT here
Tuesday morning for Graham
county with Arch Manor, carry
ing him back to the state prison
camp; Manor had been brought
here last week to testify in the
Dennis Jessup case.
Mr.. M. L. Morrison, of Arson,
came the 9Th to spend three
weeks his daughter, Mrs. John
Mcpherson, at Ledbetter's. Mr.,
Morrison will be IS years old
June 18th, and is one of the
youngest old men to be found
anywhere.
DR.. c. D. Dawkins. in charge
of the free dental work in the
county schools for the State
Board OF Health, was compelled
to discontinue the work the last
of January on account of illness.
He was operated upon at the
Hamlet hospital Feb. 1st for ap-
pendicitis. He has now regained
his strength, and resumes the
dental schedule today. See else.
where in this issue.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-02-23


Mrs. w. R. Mcintosh under
went an operation at the Char
lotte Sanatorium last Friday. She
will hardly return home under
two weeks yet.
H. A. Haywood brought the
paper an egg Saturday that
weighed an even four ounces. 1t
was laid by a Plymouth Rock
hen.
Mrs. Z. Z. Hadley has return.
ed to her home at Badin after
spending a few days with her
father, DR.. E. S. Davis, and sis
tiers, Misses Sallie and Ella Davis.
Don't forget the Indoor Car
niva" Friday night at the Fox
house next door to Corpening
residence. The freaks alone will
be worth your attendance.
Miss Lillian Long is teaching
the 4th-grade at Pee Dee school,
the position made vacant by the
RESIGNATION of Miss Emma Porter
who was married last Saturday.
Born, at 2 o'clock Wednesday
night to Mr.. and Mrs. |, H. Han
Ign, at Hamlet, a son, Calvin
Howe. Our congratulations at
this addition to the staff Of the
Hamlet News-Messenger.
Miss Leila Corpening will re,
turn today from Statesville, and
remain until Monday when she
will go to CheraW and accept a
position as housekeeper at the
home of Mr.. G. Walker Duval.
Mr.. Robert L. Grower and
Miss Lily Taylor were married
at Wilmington Feb. 18th. Mrs.
Grower is remembered here as
Miss Lii Taylor, she having Wis
tied here several years ago.
Mrs. c. c. Crofton and Mildred
returned Monday from a visit to
Scotland Neck; coming home
with her aunt, Mrs. T. H. Cooper
who will be the guest of herself
and Mrs. ]. B. Dickson for some
weeks.
Mrs. C. K. Waddill has as her
house-guests Mrs. H. c. Dockery
and Mrs. Lucy P. Russell, at
Cheraw. Quite a number OF par.
ties have been given in their
honor. Mrs Russell returns
home the last of this week.
| ]. w. Stephenson, of the Steph
lenson.Belk firm, left here Mon
day at noon for New York. Forty
buyers of the thirty-odd stores Of
the Belk chain met there this
week to look the market over
and make purchases. In unity is
strength, and some thirty-odd
stores buying as a unit would
naturally tend to secure goods al
a lower price. Mr.. Joe Stephen
son left here today to, join the
buyers.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-02-23

w. d. Glover, for three years sec
rotary of the Railway Y. M. c. A.
at Hamlet, will leave next week for
Raleigh to become secretary OF the
Raleigh ~.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-02-23

The large brick barn at the Indi-
ana state fair grounds at Indian
apolis, burned early Sunday morn
ing, causing a loss of 100000, and
the death of 100 valuable horses.
Among them was THE Great Rose
recently bought by Thomas d. Tag
CART for $4,000
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-02
LICENSE LIST
I IsT OF PERSONS LICENSED
II IN retail oooda ware. and mer-

T IsT OF PERSONS LICENSED
IL to retail goods. wares and mer-
chandise and other property OF
whatsoever kind. manufactures OF
Ill kinds. licensed eating houses, real
estate agents. brokers. auctioneers,
photographers. optometrists, osteo-
paths, lawyers, doctors, dentists,
stations. oircuses, veterinarians,
peddlers. BARRIERS, merry-so-round.
amusement park. exhibiting amuse-
ment for profit. theatre or moving
picture. selling deadly weapons.
carrying concealed deadly weapons,
public baths for hire. livery stable.
pool and billiard tables. shuttle
board and bowling alley. vendors.
chiropody, manicurists, junk dealers.
pawnbrokers, grain broker and
wholesale produce. distribution
OF samples. laundries. dyer and
scourers. special detective. mer-
GENTLE agency bill posting, from
October !. A d. 1921. 20 September
80, A. d. 1929. with the sum by them
respectively paid for each license. to
the Clerk OF the Peace of New
Castle County. for the use OF the
State OF Delaware. and pawubrokers
and Junk dealers. for the use OF
New Castle county.
JOHN I. WRIGHT.
Clerk OF the Peace.
Wilmington. Del. Sept. 80. 1922.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-02

McCloskey & Co.. mo 49, IL So
McGranary. Thos. A 80. so
Mccarrow. Edward ..s-- 10 10
McGarvey, VIM. ]. >.-H so
Mcvaugh. John NJ ..--S 10 80
Mcconnell, p. .......-.s 81
McAIonigai. Cormick J. .>S soc
McGinn. Daniel ......---. 5b 90
Mclaughlin, Annie p. -s>s OF
Mccormick. ]. w. .---~-> 8 DO
Mcmahon Bros, Inc .ss-s TO 10
McCailin. Rosetta ..~-~<ss IL DO
MoKendrick. Frank .->-.s rs rs
McNir, John T. .-..-.~ ssE 8 90
MCGEE, Vincent T. .ss...s 100
McKeever. 8. G. ..s.s..zx 8 90
McCrery. Albert J. .~.s.~N 8 90
Mcclure. Richard .--s.>s II rs
McCafferty. Mary A. s~~ss $50
McCabe. T. p. ....-..s&~s 10 20
McCarron. Martha ..s.s>x 80
McKelvey. james A. ..xss - ~
Thos. b. ..ssss ~
Edgar B. 1-H ia
MoCollsy. D. / .-s>>Ass.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-07-20
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL CONCERT

Perth Amboy's second public band concert was just
about all that could be desired from the peoples point Of
view. The Municipal band under the leadership of Thomas
F. Burke did itself proud and well deserved the enthusiastic
applause it received. The program was pleasing, being
filled with bright and lively selections, and the people en-
Joyed every minute of the entertainment.
For one night, anyway, those living in that thickly
settled district of the city known as North Amboy had a
chance to forget the disagreeable things of life while the
more human side was brought uppermost. 1t furnished a
real treat and the pleasure that the band concert brought to
those who have entirely too little real music in life was a
striking illustration of what is the greatest need for Perth
Amboy at the present time as far as making the city a desir-
able place to live in is concerned.
Band concerts are merely a feature. They come natur~
ally with the development of the park and recreation side OF
municipal life. Give The people the Fairgrounds where they
can go for a few hours rest and enjoyment and the greatest
blessing possible will be bestowed upon the cily's population.
AT the band concert last night there was a stand for the
musicians to sit upon so that they were above the crowd
and those on the outer edge of the throng could hear. The
lighting was we'll cared for; the only thing lacking was adj
equate police protection. Where there is such a crowd OF
people assembled it would seem as if a number of extra po-
licemen should be assigned to keep order and to- prevent
accidents. The children climbing over the bandstand an
noyed the musicians considerably, but this can be taken
care of another time by having a rope around the stand with
a guard inside to make everybody keep away. TO prevent
possible disorders, however, and to regulate traffic a little
better police supervision is desirable. Chief Tonnesen, who
is always ready to cooperate in every good move for the
welfare of the city, will doubtless attend to this requirement
another time.
IL is evident that the band concerts are a great success.
Seldom has anything proven more popular. 1t is a gooi
thing for the city; it helps business and makes the people
more contented with their lot. Those who have had a part
in giving this entertainment to The people of the city have
every reason to be glad that they have had an opportunity to
render such a service. |. is to be hoped that another yeas
the city itself will be able to see its way clear to furnish TINS
feature for the people.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-07-20
Bible Thought For Today

A CONSTANT PRAYER --WithhOld not thou thy
lender mercles from me, o Lord: let thy loving kindness
and thy truth continually preserve me.-Psalm 10: IL.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-07-20
JULY, 1929

Sweltering in the summer heat, maybe you are envy
rhe Amundsen exploring party which VIII spend seven I'M
years drifting over the North Pole. III
Aboard the good ship Maud, these fur-clad adventurN \
will have a trip such as no men ever took before. -
The polar ice, forming constantly near Alaska, makes n
solid ice field which moves slowly up over the North Polet
onward until it meets the warm gulf stream and melts. AS"
fast as it melts at one end, it keeps forming at the other lhels
YOU have perpetual motion that gets nowhere.
Frozen in this ice. the schooner Maud will go where it is
taken, with no voice in the matter, at the mercy OF the ee-
ments."
That would be an interesting trip. Equally interesting
would be to know what the explorers will find civilization like
when the Maud thaws free Of the ice and heads homeward
down the Atlantic, in 1929.
A lot may happen in seven years. And a lot Will happen.
For a precedent consider what has happened since 1913,
seven years ago, when the World War was IN It's hrst stages.
How about 1929? Will the Bolsheviki be out IN Russia!
Will Germany be a monarchy? Will blood be flowing again
in Europe?
be back in powers Will Ford be president? Will a big busl-
ness boom be on full-blast? Will cost of living be higher or
lower than now?
The great sensations of the next seven years probably
will come in science. Monkey gland operations may become
common. Mars might conceivably get in communication with
us. Man may get closer to the supernatural. New wonders,
greater than radio, may be discovered.
More important than all these, to you personally, is what
YOU will be doing in 1929. Will you be plugging along about
the same as now? Will you have lost ground? Or will you
be rich, reaping the fruit of effort or blessed by a legacy or
other unexpected stroke of luck? ~
The Amundsen party will keep in touch with civilization
by radio. But it will find the world strangely changed when
it returns. 81
Like our primitive ancestors, who consulted witch doe
tors and medicine men, we yearn to part the curtains and
peer into the unknown. Maybe it's best that we cannot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-07-20
ENDING STRIKES

Whatever his personal sympathies may be The average
citizen must feel much satisfaction at the Presidents re-
quest to re open the mines and get out coal. 1t looks like
the beginning of action, and encourages the hope that a set
Element of the difficulties is coming.
When The strike was merely threatened, some months
ago, the urgent need was to prevent it by as sane and just
an agreement as possible. That opportunity was lost. Gov
eminent authorities, miners, operators and the public itself
r all guilty. on that score. Now that the emergency of a
disastrous, coal scarcity looms up, the most urgent need is
for the immediate mining of coal.
Nr.9h this fact in mind, it is still true that no amount Of
cosiffinded, stored and distributed, will solve the problem
,xiess there is a real settlement of the fundamental causes
rnf the dispute. That cannot be effected in a day, but it can
he started in a day and continued every day until the end
is achieved.
The President has done we'll to order the resumption
of mining operations, but government responsibility does
not end there. 1t must be just as stern and determined III
forcing a settlement which will go as far as is possible to-
ward preventing future occurrences of similar disputes.
This is equally true of the coal and the railroad strikes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-07-20
HELP PERTH AMBoY GROW

The announcement that the Standard Underground
Gable Company is to erect another large addition to its
enormous plant in this city means a great deal for Perth
Amboy. 1t will give employment to a great many more
hands and add considerably to the pay roll that, combined
with other pay rolls of the various industries of the city,
does so much to help the city's prosperity generally.
But the cable works is greatly handicapped in carrying
on its work here because of inadequate railroad facilities. 1t
has asked the city to grant permission to build another sid
ing alongside its building on High street, but the request is
being strenuously opposed. This is not the co-operatioN
that such an industry as this ought TO receive.
At the same time there are other industries that are
working al a great disadvantage because of no railroad facii-
tiles at all. The extra expense that the truckage costs these
plants runs into the thousands of dollars and it makes it all
the harder for them to meet the stiff competition that every
business concern is up against these days. Perth Amboy
ought to be Interested in seeing its own industries prosper
and that means that the city should do everything it can to
help these industries in the way of adequate facilities. Give
these factories the rail accommodations they require ana
help Perth Amboy grow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-07-20

@. Who wrote Now Lay Me
Down to Sleep?"-H. j. II.
A. Bartlett does not ascribe this
prayer to any author merely saying
that a version of it was included in
the New England Primer. A reprint
of the primer made in 1884 contain
ed the words as we know them to-
day. The prayer hymn, however, of
which the prayer is the first stanza.
was published by the Rev. NJ. w.
Stryker in 1884.
OILS a dolphin an animal or a
fish Pr. A. G..
A. In ancient times the dolphin
was considered a fish. 1t is in real
ity an animal and does not have
scales. The skin is tanned and used
as a leather.
@. Was "Rasputin" the real name
of the Russian monk who attracted
so much attention a few years ago?
L. E. B.
A. Rasputin is from the Russian
word rasputny, meaning dissolute,
profiigate, libertine, licentious; and
was an opprobious nickname con-
ferred upon the notorious Russian
monk whose real name was Gregor
Novikh.
@. How much money did Andrew
Carnegie devote to library endow-
ment?-J. C. w.
A. Carnegie endowed 2,S11 libra
ries with a total of $60,364,SOS
@. What is meant by a Saving
wage?"-S. X. P.
A. Secretary of Lavor Davis in
recent wage discussions has distin-
guished a Saving wage" from a
Giving wage" by stating that it is
a wage which assures the worker a
margin over and above the amount
required for his and his family's
subsistence in health and reasona-
BILE comfort.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-07-20

e.. Does the superintendent Of
poor farm have a right to open the
mail of inmates?-D. A.
A. The Fostofiice Department say.
that the sealed mail of persons iiv.
ing in a country home is as fully
protected from unlawful opening a.
the mail of any other citizens. The
mere fact that the inmates are sc
unfortunate as to have been com.
PEELED to seek shelter in an institu-
ton maintained for the INDECENT
gives the superintendent no license
to interfere with their letters.
Q. DO ali governors have the pow
er of vetoing acts of state legisla-
ture?-K. Il. T.
A. The governor of North Caro-.
lima is the only governor who mas
not the veto power.
Q. Are both alligators and croc-
odiles found in the United States :
S. B.
A. There are only two species of
alligators, one of which is found in
Florida and other parts of the
South. There are several species
of crocodile. one OF which is also
found in Florida.
@. Why are silos round in form?
"A. c. V.
A. Round silos are more easily
reinforced to withstand the burst
ing pressure and have no n
for air pockets. making it possible
to pack the green feed as tightly as
preserves iE a glass.
Q. How wide is the English Cham
nel?-E. H.
A. There is great difference in the
width of the English Channel in diff
ferent locations. From ushant to
the Scilly Isles the distance is 100
miles. The width of the Strait OF
Dover, the narrowest point, is 20
miles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-07-20
Tom


The Shah of Persia is spending a
million in Taris. Aw. Shah!
Babe Ruth seems to think he has
a steady job as home run king.
Funny things happen. Somebody
beat up a lion-tarler in Boston.
One day last week nc aviators
were killed.
Nevada sentences two Cinnamon
to death. This leaves 99,999,99S.
1t is getting so a girl has to de-
eide between staying single and get
ting her hair bobbed.
Song and Dance Averts Panic"
headline. Sometimes they start
me-.
Only way our vice president can
get his name in the papers is by be-
ing born on a holiday.
Los Angeles baby was born in a
flivver. A bouncing baby boy.
In Detroit. a man claims he owns
North America. We saw d man yes
terday who acted that way.
Weather Bureau plans 20 forecast
six months ahead. That's easy.
January; Much cooler.
We saw a man in white and tan
shoes discussing women's vanity.
Irish Situation Tense"-headline.
You might say it is past, present
and future-tense.
Records show more crimes are
committed in the spring than any
other season. This does not include
poetry.
Some people are V satisfied.
Here's where a cooks husband is
suing him Tor divorce.
You can make most any man feel
at home by starting an argument.
Scientists say jumping Out OF bed
quickly ruins your health. We know
a boy training TO whip Dempsey.
"Normaicy is here" says Hard
ing. Wonder what has taken its
place just around the corner?
Oregon girl takes two letters al
the same time in shorthand. We
saw 20 girls talking at once and
none missing a word.
A pessiuist is a man who is an
Old Guard Republican.
This man who hung himself be-
cause he feared the loss of his for
tune realized his fears.
They claim the flapper bobbed
hair craze is creating a demand for
switches. Hair. not hickory.
Cultivating the voice often raises
a howl.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-07-20
Lions Told of Booze Graft

Lions IOId OF bOOZc Srdit
ATLANTIC CITY, July 20.-That
a political leader of the city is re
ceiving SIS graft for each and every
case of liquor brought into the
county. was the open charge made
today by Senator Charles D.. White,
one of the owners of the Marlbcr-
ough-Blenheim, addressing the
Lions Club at the weekly luncheon
today. stop chasing the little
bootleggers and get the big fellows
in the business said Senator White.
IAN assessment of SIS a case is paid
on all rum brought into Atlantic
county to a man who poses as a
political leader, and really has the
power to give 100 per cent. pro-
lection here. Get him, Mr.. Federal
Agent, and you will be doing some
good. The little fellow who retails
it isn't doing much more wrong
than those of us who sneak a bot
tie in our grip when we go travel
ing, but the powerful politician
who is getting rich by charging a
fee to violate the laws is such a dam
gerous man to Atlantic county that
he should be in Jail, whether we
disa pprove of the Vostead act or
net"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-07-20
Questions Answers

ANY reader al get the answer 10
any question by writing The PERTH
Amboy Evening News Information
Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin. Director.
Washington, ID. G. This offer APP
plies strictly TO Information. The
bureau cannot give advice IN Legal
medicinal and financial troubles. 1.
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor to undertake exhA1s
tive research on n subject. Write
your question plainly and briefly.
Give full name and 4ddress and an
close two cents in stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent dt-.cr
to the inquirer.
The Washington times., 1922-05-01
Electric Breezes.

Floors and other surfaces freshly
painted or vanished may have their
drying time shortened by turning
on them the breeze OF an electric
fan
The Washington times., 1922-05-01
Letter Writing Contest Prizes

For best letters received between now and May 18:
First-Free boat trip to New York and return for two
persons by way of Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Line and Old Dominion Transportation Com
pany. Offered by The Washington Times
Second-Vacuum cleaner of a standard make, with full
set of attachments Offered by the Washington
Association of Electrical Dealers and Contractors
Third-Complete electric percolator set. Offered by
the Washington Association of Electrical Dealers
and Contractors.
For best letters received up to noon Saturday May
Adult prize-Electrc lamp Offered by Potomac
Electric Power Company.
High School student prize-Electric grill Offered by
the Doubleday-Hill Electric Company.
Grammar School pupil prize-Heating pad Offered
by the Carroll Electric Company.
All letters must be limited to 800 words and be written
on only side of the paper preferably typewriter
The Washington times., 1922-05-01
CLEANER BEST
INSURANCE FOR
ORIENTAL RUGS

Some housewives who appreciate
the electric vacuum cleaners action
on domestic rugs, on polished flo )rs.
and on kitchen linolsuni, are still
bit dubious about using 1t on fine
orieDtals.
I'm afraid the electric cleaner is
hard on them" they reason.
AS II in answer to their doubt
comes the news that Her Highpess
the Rani Sshiba OF Kalsia, India, has
bought for the better care of her
priceless rugs an American electric
cleaner.
The royal lady OF the East merely
confirms the statements often made
by rug men here, that the best way
to care for the fine, handmade orien.
. tails is by the cleansing air stream
created by the electric vacuum. ORR
entails, they say, were originally
made for q land where custom de-
,crees that every one who enters o
mosque or even a private home must
leave his sandals at the door. Bare
feet do not wear out rugs, nor would
the flat slippers and sandals of the
Asiaties give them anything like the
hard usage which our Western sole
leather inflicts. Fine, handmade
wool and silk rugs are good for sew.
, eral generations use in the East. but
In this country heels grinding on
sand and grit wear them out much
more quickly unless the dirt is re.
moved daily by a thoroughly eff
cient electric cleaner.
The Washington times., 1922-05-01
ELECTRIC cURLER BEST
FOR BoBBED TRESSES

When the bobbed hair first ar
rived, II was common enough to
hear some young person with shorn
locks remark; "ohl it's just wonder
ful 10 wake up with your hair all
set. A shake and a fluff and your
hairs dressed for the day"
But pretty soon the bobbed ones
found 70 their chagrin that II took
a weekly marcel or the discomfort OF
kid curriers' to keep short tresses
looking their best.
The electric curling iron is a safe
and easy method OF performing the
daily curling. In n short time the
iron pays for itself in money saved
from the hRirdresser. You fipd that
you yourself can place" the wave
more becomingly than you can have
II done, while that desired effect OF
tier after tier OF small. fluffy curIs
can easily be obtained with the coh.
venient, ever-ready heat Of the cleo
trio curler.
The Washington times., 1922-05-01
FOR 2 CENTS YOU CAN
HAVE WASHING DONE

Situation wanted-For 2 cents an
hour ! will do your family washing
and ironing, including everything
from blankets to laces. No meals
required. No maids room. No
afternoon out. Perfect work and no
grumbling. can have your wash
ing out OF the way by $50 every
Monday morning. will do the
weeks ironing in two hours
Such an advertisement in the
classified columns OF the newspapers
would attract considerable atten-
ton. II is a correct description OF
these two electrical devices, how.
ever. Both machines operate for
2 cents an hour for electricity. II the
charge for current is the standard
rate OF 10 cents per kilowat hour.