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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-12
PLENTIFUL SUPPLY
 VEGETABLES
Many Gardens Spring Up Over City and Seed Stores
 Are Crowded
Birmingham will be supplied with.

Birmingham will be supplied with plenty of vegetables this year, judg- ing from the rush on local seed stores this week. The week before Good Friday and Easter Is always the busiest one for seed merchants and yesterday every seed store in town was crowded with buyers.
 All kinds of seeds, including beets, cabbage, lettuce. beans. onions, cu- cumbers, squash and tomatoes were being purchased. Planting was going on in hundreds of gardens in the suburbs.
 Seed merchants say that several thousand persons in Jefferson county will plant their beans on Good Fri day. For many years it has been con sidered the correct custom to plant beans on Good Friday whether it falls in March or April. This year it comes late and no weather cold enough to kill the young beans is expected.
 Many people who have no senti- ment about planting beans on Good Friday already have young beans growing. Last year the bean beetle played havoc with gardens. They are said to be worse later In the sea son and for this reason many plant their beans as early as possible
 In several suburban gardens green peas and Irish potatoes can already be seen growing. Both of these vege- tables are hardy and can stand cold weather. Alabama strawberries are plentiful. A carload has recently been shipped from the state to New York city, but were of inferior qual- ity and brought only 25 cents a quart in New York city.
 Truck growers of Jefferson county have planted large quantities of corn with the hope of furnishing the city with early roasting ears" while MT. McVay reports that Irish potatoes are large enough for the bugs to begin working on them. On account of the warm winter 1t is feared that the va rious bugs, beetles and insects will be unusually destructive this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-12
WATERS WILL PROBATED Widow Retains Life Interest in
 Porperty Valued at S6,000

Mrs. Anna Waters. widow of Hor- ace Waters. late member of the edu- cational board, retains life interest in property left by the last will and testament of her husband, which was probsted yesterday. She Is named as executrix without bond.
 According to the terms of the will the property valued at s6.000 when the will was made five years ago. passes to the two married daughters of Mrs. Waters upon her death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-12
PERSONAL

Walter F. Miller, editor of the Coi- bert County Reporter, and candidate for secretary of state. was in Bir- mingham yesterday. Mir. Miller at tended the recent meeting at Shelf field, where a Ford club was organ ized and states that the people cf north Alabama are practically unan- imous in their support of the Ford bid for Muscle Shoals. Several hum dred members were enrolled at Shes- field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-12
ENGINEERS ADOPT JAZZ SCALE SIGNAL,
 CITIZENS DECLARE

Locomotive engineers signalling within the city limits have adopted a jazz scale which citizens com plain of being needlessly long and disturbing, according to mass of protests against such nuisance lodged with, the department of public safety.
 H. F. Trafford, secretary to W. B. Cloe, commissioner of public safety. was yesterday busy mail ing instructions to various rail- roads regarding the law on nui- sance. which carries penalties ranging from s5 to $100 fines. In- dications are the ordinance will be Strictly enforced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-12
CYREyE COMMANDERY

The Templar funeral services for Past Commander Julius H. Hefneke will he held at the temple Wednesday at n. m. Sir Knights having unf- forms are requested to wear same- Those not having uniforms are also requested to he present. Burial will he in Spring Grove cemetery. Ctncin- natl. A. B. WELLS. Commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-12
POPULAR COUPLE MARRIED

Anniston. April ll.-(Special)- )-- With Rev. William Ross Lloyd, min lister of the Church of Christ officiat- ing W. Oscar HoIcomb and Miss Der tha Pope, popular young couple of the city. were married on Monday evening at the First Christian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-12
SCHOOL INCORPORATES

Papers of incorporation were filed with the judge of probate court yes terday by the National vulcanizlng school.
 The company, according to their petition, intends to instruct and teach the latest methods of vulcaniz- ing and manufacture of automobile tires and castings.
 The capital stock is given as s5,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-12
RemoUaZ Of Hliteracy From South Is Pledge Of
 Leaders in Education
Emancipation of Iliteracy by 1880 Is Objective of Conference-Campaign Started in Many States to Bring About Changed Conditions-Local and
 State Educators Speak on Subject

Education the national more progressive citizenship fairly exuded from the Sunday of the First Methodist inspiring dresses from Hugh Mg field the citation of Springfield Ill., and Mrs Cora Wilson Stewart chairman the national eracy evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-12
Euents of Today
 tn Birmingham
EXENTS

EVENTS IlIiteracy conference o'clock, First Methodist church. Alabama Dental association, o'clock, at Tutwiler. Rotary club luncheon at o'clock, Southern club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-12
AMUsEMENTs.

ADJUSTMENTS. Lyrfc-Keith's vaudeville and pie lures
 LOew's Bijou-vaudeviiIe and pie lures.
 Strand-Gloria Swanson, in "Her Husbands Trademark" TrianOn-Vishnu (radiO hypnOttsD and "COnceit."
 AIcazar-Constance Talmadge in A Pair of silk StOckings.' GaIax-RudOlph Valentino in "The Sheik."
 Rialto-Feature drama and com edy.
 RoyaI-Fenture drama, comedy and news.
 OdeOn-Serial drama and comedy. Princess-Serial drama and com- edy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-12

the oouthern IIIiteracY convention.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
NAMING BABIES

Recently a law has been passed in Norway prohibiting the
bestowal of ridiculous names on babies. 1t might be a splen-
did thing if more countries would follow Norway's precedent.
The handicap in the form of a ridiculous name with which
some folks have to go through life is really wicked.
Parents, remember that your helpless, clinging, crying baby
may be appropriately named Birdie while it is a helpless cling
ing, crying baby, but when that same child grows to manhood
or ,womanhood how ridiculous, insipid and simple will such a
name sound. Don't handicap your children by starting them
out in life with such a tag. A rose by any other name would
smell as sweet may be true enough about a rose, but when it
comes to people there is a subtle, peculiar effect in ones name.
Some people give their children a perfectly good name, but
then spoil it by finding nicknames for them For example,
Herbert is a splendid name-strong and manly. Then why
nickname the child BERTHE and have the simple name OF BERTHE
stick leech-like through manhood. Or why spoil the perfectly
good name of Helen by calling its owner Nellie. Why not
reserve Nellie entirely for cows and little dogs, its usual own
ers. Elizabeth to Bessie, Katherine to Kitty William to Willie
are other restricting examples of the weakening of strong name
to characterless, spineIess ones. These may be appropriate and
endearing to children. But remember parents thtat nicknames
stick, and the burden Of carrying a pet name through the
many years of manhood or womanhood is a heavy and often
embarrassing one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
Mount St. Mary's
Alumni To Meet

SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. 9.-The
A1umnae Of Mount st. Mary's COL
lege will hold its annual supper
dance at the Waldorf Astoria, New
York, on Friday evening, January 5.
To the friends of Mt. st. Mary, this
is sufficient announcement of an en-
joyable evening, good music and
general meeting of old friends. The
subscriptions are limited owing to
the size Of the ball room, and for
that reason those desiring to attend
should make early application.
Miss Irene Smith of New York,
president Of the Alumnae, has gem
eral supervision of the arrangements
The proceeds will be given to the
enlargement of the college library.
Members of the Alumnae and their
friends may file applications for tic
kets with Miss Catherine A. Cleary,
of South Amboy, chairman of the
Middlesex Chapter Of the Alumnae.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
ECZEMA

Eczema, contrary to most dis
eases, seems to attack the well nour-
ished. even the breast fed baby. Fat
babies apparently in the best Of
health are often grievously afflicted
with this most annoying but not dan
gerous ailment.
First OF all it must be understood
that all the cure cannot come from
the outside; though the relief may.
The DIET is wrong somewhere and no
permanent benefit a rome from
any course of treatment unless the
diet Is changed. Some Of the things
which are most frequently found to
be at the root of eczema are too high
a fat content in milk; white of egg;
wheat in bread: certain vegetables;
unboiled cows milk. The only
method Of ascertaining which one
OF these-or which part OF the diet
Is at fault, is by experimentation.
Eliminate certain food articles and
see If the eczema is helped. Resort
may be had to vaccination with what
is thought and IL the reaction is i'm
mediate test proves that that particu-
lar food is causing trouble
The characteristic eczema Is a red
blister, which oozes a clear fluid
which crusts and causes intense Itch
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
CHAPTER 20
MYRA TAKES HER FAREWELL

After locking the door of his
daughters cabin, Barrett listened a
moment, heard nothing within and
with eagerness to see Myra growing
keener as he thought of Alice's at
tempt to thwart it, he climbed to
the deck and scanned the rows of
passengers in their chairs.
She was nowhere in sight. Sys-
tematically he searched in every
possible place. No Myra. Her chair
was there, her rug and book upon it,
but no Myra. He was beginning 10
feel alarmed when he caught the
blow of a scarlet scarf behind a
windlass at the PROV of the boat. He
made his way between lifeboats,
RATS and deck clutter to where Myra
stood leaning on the rail. staring
Tut over the gray sea.
She turned and in her faco he saw
the look OF n who has been
through a struggle and arrived al
calm decision.
.sMyra! I've hunted for You every
where"
well, ~rack-I've been every
where" A grim little laugh pointed
her words. "And at last I've found
myself"
He leaned beside her on the rail,
slipping his arm through hers. You
mean-?"
.How's your daughter" said My
ra, turning slowly and meeting his
searching gaze with eyes hat were
misty with pain and wise with I'M
Outstanding.
'sWhy-she's all right. !.
Myra, I've got to talk to you. And
1 want to apologize
Her eyes grew still softer. She
shook her head, and with a little
wistful smile, said, mo, you don't
have to apologize, Jack. There is
more important business in hand. /
want to talk to you, my dear, and
you must believe me when ! say 1t
is-final."
She ran her finger along the rail-
top to a sudden stop, as though to
illustrate her thought and keep her
purpose steady.
"No.-don't interrupt. I must
have my talk out. I lever HAD
much doubt, Jack, about the situa-
ton. Now I am confirmed beyond
changing. Listen to me. I am
wise, and I am right-dead right.
old friend. You'll see it present.
ly.
you are tired; worn with too
close matrimony. Eyerything's
grown stale-for the time. Well.
q all grow tired and stale, and
ucky we are if it's only for a time.
If we can afford it, we take a holi-
day, and come back You HAYS
waited perhaps too long for yours.
and you've broken out in nerves.
You need rest and perspective.
You're too close to things to see
them.
after 10 years together, Jack.
there are too many deeply rooted
things to be able to pick right up
and leave. 1t wouldn't work. You'd
want to go back--and g the things
grow-the things you'd planted.
sIf you were leaving for love OF
me, you wouldn't have waited till
the other situation became unbear-
able. II 1t really had been love. You
wouldn't have forgotten all about
me the instant your daughter-and
Anita's-came into the picture. She
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09

ing. Scratching makes it much worse
SO that the child must be prevented
by the use Of cuffs of some sort.
Those made OF a whole newspaper
folded and bound at the elbow and
slightly bent SO that the arm IA be
used to some extent, are satisfactory.
The face Or parts of the body affiict-
ed should be covered with some
bland ointment and this kept in
place by bandages. On the face q
mask of cotton cloth cut op'opg with
tabs at the four ends and eyes. nose
aud mouth holes cut very much like
a jack o'lantern face can be put on
smoothly over the ointment and will
afford a welcome relief while it heals.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR
CLASS ENJOYS DANCE

Amidst an exulting yu1etide at
mosphere the Christmas Dance" Of
the Junior class of the local high
school held last night was a big suc-
cess. More than fifty couples were
in attendance and the strains of
Home, Sweet Home brought forth
many regrets.
The school gym was beautifully
decorated in a green and red color
scheme. On one side were the class
numerals, '24' done in blue and
white. On the walls were paintings
of Christmas felicitude and pulchri-
tude.
Miss Helene Counihan, a member
of the Junior class, gave three vocal
selections, namely why Should !
Cry Over YOU" "Blues'' and "Yan-
| kee Doodle Blues" Her exquisite
rendition brought forth great APP
plause as the pieces were sung with
warmth and emotion.
Miss Counihan is q budding sing
er of considerable ability and she
will no doubt be heard again al
some school occasion. She was &C.
companied by Miss Bessie F1eisch-
man. Refreshments were served
during the evening. The music fol
the art of terpischore was furnished
by Ben Encherman's Society Synco-
pators.
Calman Dobbs was chairman Of
the affair assisted by the following
committees: Dance, Calman Dobbsi
tickets, Robert Olsen; refreshments
Sylvia Vogel; decorations. David
Horowitz.
The chaperons were Miss Flor.
euce Stauffer, Miss Zimmerli, Mis-
Peterson, Mr.. and Mrs. Glenwortf
Sturgis and Mr.. and Mrs. Dvor'
schak.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
Avenel Woman
Club at Session

AVENEL, Dec. 9-The regular
meeting of the Woman's Club was
held Wednesday night at the home
of Mrs. Harry Abrams. In addition
to various business matters, prep
arations were made for Christmas
rec celebrations to be held on
Christmas v at 5 o'clock. The
club has also donated IS for the
township milk and ice fund.
Mrs. Frank Clancy was added 20
the membership list. Plans were
discussed as ito the rummage sale
to be held Thursday, Dec. IA from
/ to A o'clock in the afternoon in
the vacant store owned by Mrs,
Samuel Greenspan in Avenel street.
A light luncheon was served by
the hostess at the end of the bust
ness session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
DAY NURSERY TAKES CARE
OF TWENTY CHILDREN
DAILY; ARE HAPPY LOT

The Day Nursery, located on Com
merce street, is doing great work in
caring for children whose parents
are compelled to go to business. AT
the present time, Mrs. Audrey T.,
Ferris. matron of the nursery, cares
for, on the average, of twenty chill
dren each day. No child over seven
years of age is permitted to remain
OF the nursery, but there have been
special cases made in a few in
stances.
Every child who is able to go to
school has been transferred to No.
9 school, as many of the children
1--we in the northern section of the
city, and it would be impossible for
them to come to the nursery for
their lunch. For those who do not
go to school, a large play room has
been provided, with a table and
chairs. v~ictrola, bookcase containing
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
WOODBRIDGE EASTERN
STAR CARD PARTY

WOODBRIDGE, Dec. s.-Ar-
rangements are being completed for
the card party to be held in Masonic
Hall, under the direction of the East
ern Star and Craftmen, THURSDAY
night, December IA. Tables viii be
arranged for bridge, five hundred
and pinochle. Most attractive prizes
will be awarded. Mrs. Frankie and
Mrs. A. Hunt will be hostesses for
the evening. Tickets may be pro-
cured from any member OF the or
der OF at the door. Cards begin at
8 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
WOMAN'S MISSION
SOCIETY TO MEET

The Women's Missionary Society
of Simpson M. E. church will hold
their regular business meeting and
social in the lecture room of the
church on Monday evening at s
o'clock. Miss Lola Melbourne will
entertain with a piano solo. A trio
consisting of Mrs. AngusMacLachlin,
Miss Alma Parsons and Miss Marina
Craze will give a vocal solo. A
reading, Buildings With India"
will be given by Miss Maria Craze
All members are urged to be pres
emit, as much business Of importance
will be discussed. .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
Kitchen Hints
Tempting Menus
TARTS
BY Bertha e. Shapleigh

Line individual tins or patty pans
with a good pie crust, fill with
cranberry filling, and over the top
place narrow pieces of crust. lattice
fashion. Bake in a fairly hot oven
until crust is cooked and slightly
Drowned. Or do not put strips of
crust on top, but when the tarts are
served, place a spoonful of sweet
ened; Favored and beaten cream on
top of each tart.
Cranberry Filling
Boil together for five minutes !
cup sugar, 2 tablespoons corn starch
and 1-2 cup water. Add
IA cup of molasses, Ia tea
spoon salt, and 2 cups c~ranberries,
Cook Is minutes, then stir in 1 table
spoon butter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09

c%hildren's books and window seats.
where the children rut their toys
each night before leaving for their
respective homes. Then there is the
playground in the back of the nur-
sery, where swings, see-saws, bam-
boo slide, sand piles and many other
amusements have been erected.
In the dormitories, where the
small chldren take their afternoon
nap, there are six cribs n two bas-
sinettes. Every three months DR..
Villa mLondon visits the nursery
to examine the children. The hours
at the home are 7 o'clock In the
morning until 6 o'clock in the eve
ming. Donations received this past
month were:
Vegetables. cakes, crackers and
milk, from Schools 1. 2 and z, and
Castles Ice Cream Company sup
piled the children with ice cream for
their Thanksgiving dinner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
YOUR BABY AND MINE
BY MYRTLE MEYER ELDREI

There are q dozen questions
that mothers would like to ask
about their babies and yet hesi-
tate to bother the doctor. II you
are about to wear the baby or
prepare a leyet. are confused
about change Of diet or clothing.
write TO Mrs. Eidred. care ~
the Your Babv and Mine" de-
partment of this newspaper and
ask for assistance. Letters given
personal attention II accompan-
led by self-addressed. stamped
envelope.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
CHAPTER "a
JOHN AND ANITA RECONCILED

When Barrett and his daughter
landed in Holland, Myra was already
on her long journey to the Balkans.
boat before the passengers were
awake.
Lying ~sleepless in his cabin, Bar
rett had fought through night after
night Myra's analysis Of his situa-
ton. But as he watched his daugh-
ter slowly recover from the shock of
his revolt, he realized how strong
his anxiety for her was.
He remembered the time, long
ago., when she had lowered, a frail
baby almost, between life and death
for weeks. He thought of the wo-
mar who had watched beside him,
taking his place when he slept. re-
fusing to rest herself, more stead
fast in courage than he, more endur-
ing.
And of how, when the terrific sus-
pense was over, she had gone or
bravely toiling and saving to meet
the bills, doing her own work, patch
ing, mending, having nothing her
self but the love she gave her family
Barrett cabled on landing:
Taking holiday trip with Alice
In leisurely fashion Re and his
| south of France and for weeks lazied
in the sun-and-flower land. Alice
lost her pallor, warmed and glowed
and laughed and adoringly dragged
her Dad on wonder trips through
ancient, storied towns untouched by
modern ways.
They reveled in the gorgeous
beauty of the Riyer-Nice, Monaco,
| Cannes and the little villages linked
by the most wonderful t~rolley-line
in the world. They eve ventureo
a bit of play in the gilded gaming
rooms of Monte Carlo and spent
their winnings hilariously dining and
dancing together at Ciro's.
One day Barettr wrote his wife:
Last night I fell asleep reading
| When I woke Alice had gone to beo
I was stiff and sore and irritable
me so. Beside me was a perfectly
| comfortable divan. The fault hat
| been in me. I had been too lone
| without changing my position Z.
Anita, I have been asleep with
my eyes open for years. When
| found myself irked, I thought it wa:
| your fault. 1t was mine. My dear
| we need awakening and - readjusl
| ment.
1--WE each have demanded of the
| other the state of mind of early
| courtship. Impossible and-unde'
| sirable. Courtship is a dead-level
| Marriage is q climb, with develop
ment and. achievement all along the
way.
"We have had a dozen years and
| more of happiness; only a few years
| of irritation. Which means tbs
] most, tells the truer story? I say, al
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
Mrs. James Norton
To Speak Her e

Mrs. James Z. Norton, Democratic
assemblywoman from Hudson coun-
ty, will speak before the Women's
City Democratic Club. at their reg
ular meeting, to be held in their
clubrooms over the Strand theatre,
on Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
Many new members will be adj
mitted at this time. Mrs. Daniel
Sullivan. president, urges that all
members be present, as much busi-
ness Of importance will be discussed.
Refreshments will be served by the
committee In charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
RADIO PROGRAMS

B~amberger's program for Monday
follows:
2:3O p. m.-Song recital by Ethel
Burton.
2:45 p. m.-Reading of the three
best storoes Of the w. o. r. Short
Story contest.
$40 p. m.-Songs by Ethel Burton
$3.50 p. m.-Santa Claus hour.
$50 to 700 p. m.-Continuation OF
the series of talks on Musical
Appreciation" given by Philip
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
SEWING CIRCLE HAS
SUCCESSFUL BAZAR

Over $3.50 was realized from ths
bazaar held under the direction Il
the Sewing Circle Of the Danish NJ
E. church in the lecture room Of
the church last Wednesday. Mrs.
Louis Nelson, president. wishes to
thank all those who helped in any
way to make this affair such a sue
cess
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
Smocks for Gifts

Despite the fact that smocks make
the very best sort of apron for al
most every conceivable occasion. 1t
is still difficult to get them in the
shops. Made form gay Japanese
raglan sleeves that button well
about the wrist a smock will make
an appreciated gift for the business
girl who likes to cook dinner in her
own little apartment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
Decorative Derices

The seasons decorative devices.
while they are varied. still center
largely in and about beads an
broidederd extensively on veIvet
grounds. For the popular metallic
cloths delicate laces combine most
effectively. Street dresses are In
many instances self-trimmed, the
trimming being put on In rolls.
Dyed furs decorate the more for
NAL dresses and also line certain Of
the evening wraps.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
CARDS AT R. Y. C..

Mrs Kenneth McComas was
awarded the prize at the regular
weekly card party Of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Raritan Yacht
Club, held In their rooms in Water
street yesterday afternoon. The
committee for January will be an
nounced at their next meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
WOMEN TO HAVE SALE

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF Our Sa-
viour's Lutheran church are hold
ing a food and apron sale in the lee
ture room Of the church today from
2 to 5 o'clock. Home made pies,
bread and cake may be purchased
at a nominal cost.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-09
GIRLS TO REHEARsE

RehearsaIs for the Christmas play
Jolly Times with Santa Claus" to
be presented in the Y. NJ. c. A. on
Wednesday, December 20, under the
direction of the Girls Junior class
will take place Tuesday afternoon, in
the "Y'' instead of Monday after
noon as was scheduled.