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The New York herald., 1922-03-12
Owner of Big Agency
Tells of Growing Business

These and other characteristic facts were
mentioned and explained to me by Mrs.
Lehman, the owner of one OF Berlin's
best known marriage agencies
I'VE are extremely busy" she said.
Through my efforts 16S marriages were
concluded last year, while we scored about
200 weddings In 1920. Fortyeight OF my
clients celebrated their betrothal last
Christmas.
I'VE get about hundred letters week
from Germany and abroad, and the prefer
ence OF foreigners for German wives Is re-
markable. Our mail contains letters from
would-be husbands in North and South
America ASIA Africa and practically every
country in Europe. including England.
France and Poland. Only part OF. these
men are or have been German: at least
half Of them are natives OF their respective
countries.
1T seems that the German woman has
a good reputation abroad she is a good
housewife and mother. The economic sit
uation in Germany makes Il very difficult
for the average woman to find an ideal
husband In the Fatherland. This accounts
for the fact that very great number OF our
women are interested in getting married
to foreigners. Nationality has ceased to
The New York herald., 1922-03-12

fee asked by agents Is per cent of the
it was the husband or the wife who solic-
tied the services of the agent. The same
principle is applied In regard to fees even
when the husband is much wealthier than
the wife. In this case. however. the for
mer is expected, but not required. to pay
fee to the matchmaker.
1t is curious that German law does not
protect the interests Of marriage agents.
They are not entitled to sue client for
the, payment of their fees, and II is said
to happen pretty often that the happily
married couple forgets all about the agents
claims, while the latter Is deprived OF the
protection of the law.
Our expenses have increased twenty
times since 1914, and yet our business has
never fourished like this. Our correspond
ence amounts to about a hundred letters
a day." another Berlin agent, who may
be considered the busiest and "classiest'
in Central Europe. told me. Il do not be-
lieve in marriages through advertising
Advertisements of this kind often lead to
great disappointment, let alone the fact
looking out for adventures and use these
advertisements to obtain their ends. Be-
sides, private party cannot make such
careful and systematic inquiries about the
person who figures as a marriage candi-
date as a professional agent who has both
the practice and the responsibility Pro-
fessional matchmaking offers much more
of guarantee to the parties concerned.
Saxony Starts an Agency
To Promote Marriages
"The State of Saxony has already organ
lied official marriage agencies, and it is
likely that this institution will spread
over the rest of Germany. This Is to be
hoped, anyway, because 1t would be par
ticularly useful to the poorer classes. Be-
sides, Government marriage agencies are
of no disadvantage to the private agents
The social class which forms our clientele
will not make use of the services OF these
official institutions"
MY informant confirmed the marked ten
dency among the eligible women of Ger
many to get married abroad OF 100 women
married through the efforts of an agent,
about ten marry foreigners and about
twenty Berliners. Roughly, seventy out
of hundred find home in the German
provinces and as many come from there
themselves. and a considerable number of
people who live in formerly German terri
tory which has become French, Belgian or
Polish under the peace treaty are anxious
10 marry a daughter OF the lost Father
land
AS to the age and appearance Of women
who take recourse to the agents services
must admit that | had been under the
influence OF erroneous ideas. I had heard
so many anecdotes about ugly old maidens
looking for husband. I remembered the
unfortunate bachelor who was introduced
by a marriage agent to wealthy and ex-
ceptionaliy plain looking woman, and who.
upon his complaint TO the agent that the
lady had freckles and hunchback and
was lame. received the consoling reply:
"You can safely talk aloud. She is deaf,
too"
The New York herald., 1922-03-12
Not Young Girls Yearning,
But More Thoughtful Ones


1.-The prolonged absence OF so many men
from their families during the war has had
the result that most women now explicitly
ask for thoughtful husbands. 1t is also
characteristic that the greater part Of
those who intend to get married abroad
are not young girls yearning for romance,
but mature and sensible women who know
life
1.-THE change in social ideas is particu-
larly conspicuous. Where are the times
when my clients used to lay particular
stress upon getting husband whose name
should be adorned by at least the syllable
won?
Poor people cannot use the services Of
marriage agents because this procedure Is
too expensive On the other hand the
new rich do not need our services, because
with the present high cost OF living In
Germany II is they, and they only, who
give big parties and private balls where
young people get acquainted. Our clients
are the aristocracy and their families of
high officials who cannot now afford to in
dulge I'm an expensive social life, and also
the wealthy old families who own land or
industries and live in the provinces where.
by the force OF circumstances, they have
little social intercourse
The exception which confirms the rule
was also provided by letter I was shown.
It's author Is a postman. who In a both
amusing and touching human document
composed with as much enthusiasm as bad
spelling and grammar writes:
My peace has left me l want TO marry
girl about eighteen 70 twenty-five years
old. I do not mind II ahe belongs 20 the
nobility. II only I can set along well with
her She may ALSO be rich American
girl have no prejudice against that ma
ton There may be rich girls. after all.
who wish 20 get acquainted with a poor
man. Now. u II true that am not very
well acquainted with superior education.
but everything can be acquired In time.
should IKE 20 ~ able 20 travel and 20
10 the theaterr. hut do not possess the
means 70 enjoy life fully. J, 4 an old de-
sire Of mine 70 marry a good looking.
smartiy dressed and rich girl"
People who use the services OF a mar
riage agent here are required to make a
small advance payment TO cover the ex-
penses % correspondence. &C. The usual
The New York herald., 1922-03-12

be an obstacle. 1t is immaterial whether
they are former enemies or not. In fact.
preference is given to Americans. Only
Dutchmen are rather unpopular among
our ladies, who consider them too coarse.
About so per cent. of the women ready
to get married abroad are members of the
aristocracy, although practically none OF
their future husbands belong to their own
social class. In justice to our women 1
must say, however, that their attitude is
not. as might be supposed, inspired by
materialistic motives.
1T goes without saying that they want
husbands of assured circumstances, but a
good character and education and corre-
spending manners are considered indis-
pensable. Their attitude is the same In
regard to German husbands, and even
aristocratic women of wealth are perfectly
willing to marry gentlemen OF the middle
class IL only they are fit to become good
and thoughtful husbands.
The New York herald., 1922-03-12
BY DR.. EDWARD J. BING.

A H ARRIAGE brokers are doing a
MI thriving business in Germany.
The important role being played
by marriage agents, to whose services
thousands of people take recourse. is one
of the characteristic features of social life
In Berlin and the other cities of Germany.
1t is accentuatingly interesting that those
who seek the literal marriage marts are
not, as may be supposed to the contrary,
representative OF the poorer classes The
clientele of the marriage brokers now con-
sists almost exclusively of members of the
aristocracy, the landed gentry and the FAM
lilies which grew into aristocracy before the
war by means of industrial power.
Curiously, the war profteers and the
nouuedur riches on the one hand, and the
plebeian folk on the other do not seem to
find the need to avail themselves of the
matrimonial markets. They seem to be
able to manage for themselves.
Thus the new spirit in Germany becomes
apparent in the field of matrimony also.
National, racial and social rrejudices have
received severe blow from republican
ideas which, while welcome tc those for
merly oppressed, is replaced il, the mind
of part of the once privileged classes by
a spirit OF resignation. A remarkable fact
is the considerable number of marriages
between German women and Americans
both German-Americans and full Ameri-
cans. Even Franco-German marriages are
frequent, while the marriage offer OF
central African native chief is "favorably
considered" by a>German lady who halls
from old military stock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
HOW TO REDUCE
vARIc0SE VEINS

Many people have become despond-
ent because they have been led to be-
Hove that there In no remedy that
will reduce swollen veins and
punches.
IL you viii get two-ounce orig
Inai bottle ~ Moone's Emerald OIL
ffuii strenRth) at any first class
drug store and apply " at home as
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Improvement, which VIII continue
until the veins and punches are re-
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Moone's Emerald oil f. very CON
centrated. and bottle lasts n long
fimc~--thats why IL IL a most mex
pcnsiye treatment. II has brought
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over the country. and " one OF the
wonderful discoveries OF recent
years, and always bear In mind that
anyone who IL disappointed with its
nee can have their money refunded
Your druggist can supply you.--Ad-
yeriissnlcnL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
. nh Prescription
! Powerful Influence


~ yanes " Alien. Of Rochester.
y. Nffersd for years with rheu-
1et5E Many times this terrible
esee1ee left him helpless and unable
r. fInaify decided, after years %
ee~Ie1e study. that no one can be
Pc irgn rheumatism until the ac-
au1tated impurities. commonly
AiH4 ufic acid deposits. are Ola
Ylte4 = the joints and muscles and
e4de4 From the body.
v5tn NJ idea in mind he consult
D1yAoAns. made experiments and
ally compounded a prescription
~ quI<kiy and completely Danish
Hefx sign and symptom OF rheu-
usm rom his system.
Freely gave his discovery.
5<n ~ called Allenrhu. 70 others
fock II with what might be
- fnarselOus success. After
f urging he decided TO let
efsrs everywhere know about his
very through the newspapers.
fss therefore instructed drug
stsrywhere 70 dispense Allen
With the understanding that IL
iIrst pint bottle does not show
=. way 70 complete recovery he
siediy return your money with
Il <ommtnt---Advertiscment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
Confesses Walling
Up Rich Man Alive

ROME, Italy. Aug. IA convict
named Giuseppe Carett. apparently
dying OF pneumonia in Naples pris.
on. has confessed that a rich elderly
man named Gennaro Renzullo. who
disappeared without trace IN Novcm.
Der. 1907. was walled up alive by the
Camorra fthe Italian secret murder
society In a cave near tho town. lie
declared that he could show tho spot.
Several persons were arrested nj the
time OF Renzullo'a disappearance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
Jilts Her Suitor
at License Office

DETROIT. Mich. Aug. .s.--Agnss
Mudra. 20. got az far as the marriage
license bureau and then she baked
at marrying Alex Brunec 20.
II want a husband. not a father. :"
she suddenly sobbed to the clerk.
Investigation disclosed that Agnes
bad been prodded By her slster.in.law
into accepting Bruncc's suit. The
clerk refused to Issue tho license.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
OAK
CUPID FAILS
MOVIE STAR

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Aug. "a
Carmel Myers. star of cheated love"
photopiay success. win present the
drama IN court.
According TO her complaint filed
In the superior court. Isadorc u.
Kornblum. attorney and song writer
Of some rcpuie. has deserted her. and
she desires divorce.
Kornblum gave no reason for his
departure last May. she recites. once
before he left her but they were re.
concilcd. the complaint states.
Miss Myers Is the daughter OF the
late Rabbi isadorc Myers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
Finish Questioning
Struggled Chinese

immigration Commissioner Luther
weedin completed the questioning Of
the 81 Chinese arrested here last
week aboard the liner Admiral Jack.
son. None OF the officers OF the ship
viii be accused Of completely In the
smugrllng plot. Weedln said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24

Betty Ross Clarke. She is
rapidly forging her 1coy to
the front rank Of screen
notabies. Miss Clarke plays
opposite Earle Williams in
Lucky Carson" the nev
Vitagrdph picture. which IS
Snoring for the first time to-
day at the Winter Garden.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24

Alice Terry II now considered one
81 tho best az well AZ most beautiful
actresses on the screen Under the
direction ~ her husband. Rex In.
gram. this charming actress In max.
lag rapid strides towards niardom.
In the ingram production or The
Prisoner ~ zcnda." a, the strand.
Miss Terry gives a most appealing
characteristics Of Anthony Hopes
heroine.
The Prisoner OF zenfa- IL draw.
ing tremendous patronage 70 the
strand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24

thought was caused by the fact that
In order for steve 20 acquire hts
inheritance no had 90 be either ~
or married. He was neither. The
outcome 81 this plot furnishes the
amusing theme OF THE Chicken in
the Case. tho picture play starring
owen Moore AZ the Oak Thursday
and Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
COLISEUM

CPEAKfNG OF extrcmes-charirs
- a. Stevenson. noted dramatic
actor, played % parts within two
years. with the Boston Museum. and
then turned around and played vir.
iualiy one role for the next 10 years.
This role was IN ''rhc Two Orphans"
Stevenson Is now engaged IN mo
ton picture work and r. playing
Gloria swnnaon's uncle In the stars
new vehicle. Her ullded Cage" now
al the Coliseum.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
WINTER GARDEN

Lucky Carson" the vi,aEraph
production now on at the Winter
Garden. IL "a story OF contrast. IL
shows the hero first as down and.
outer. and later as a millionaire. The
steps thru which ho passes In the
work ~ retaining himself makes a
production OF dramatic intensity.
Earle Williams IL the featured
actor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24

| WHAcA. n. Y.--Irene Castle Tire
-. dancer and motion picture
- gusfzins broken coliarbone
- horse on which she was riding
(ki>s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
500 Pairs of
Marquisette Curtains
Are Featured at S1.95 Pair

They are made of mercerized marqusette in the
ockstitch All the curtains are neatly hem
stitched and trimmed with good quality Barman
lace edge. If you are planning curtains for
any of your rooms Friday brings opportunity to
effect a saving.
Second Fioor-Drapery Section
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
ToDAy's PROGRAMS

TODAy's PROGRAMS
IfnTHTN--Nay MrAsey Ia 'sThs
Top ~ >e~ York"
cot nbfA--fanKdon HeCermiek's
The stem"
fOff-It N--s.tisr slid~d Cage"
BLUE MOIris--''fn the Name Of
the law"
in -farky Carson
sThAND-~'srhe Prisoner % xenda."
sDtD>fAf,--thi naie~ In Ills
Mis-"
osh--ow~r Moore In THE Chicken
In tho sa.~"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24

RENO. Srv.--Fire. starting In
Casino dance haIi. destroys four
blocks in business and restricted dis
frict. Loss estimated At $4,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
BLUE NOUS

A trial scene In which a brilliant
young lawyer defends his own broth.
er In his first cave ia one Of the
smashing episodes Of the many big
scenes In tho mclodmmatic offering.
I'm the Name OF the Law" at the
Blue Mouse this week.
Emory johnson. Ella Hall. John.
nie Walker and Ralph Lewis are
some Of the prominent players seen
In this picture.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
Two Outstanding Values in the
August Blanket Sale
All-Wool Blankets All-Wool Blankets
Ct CS mir 60 IN r.:r
SIPS pair

66 by S0-inch all-wool
plaid blankets in pink,
blue, tan and gray colors
combined with white
full bed size; special, pair,
$7.25.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
LIBERTY

May McAvoy II demonstrating her
versatility in The Top OF New
York" her latest Paramount picture.
az the Liberty this week. She Tives
an impersonation entirely different
from any in which she has yet been
seen. portraying this time New
York shop girl who lives In the
tenements aud finds romance on the
rooftops. where New York's poor
sleep In summer time.
There IL a Ben Turpin comedy on
the same bill with pretty Phyllis
Haycr in the cast.
OAK
Steve Perkins had bright idea.
He would borrow Percy Jones' wife.
The inspiration back OF this happy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24

Five-pound ALIVE DOL
blenkets in attractive
plaid effects. T h e S e
blankets will be very serv-
iceable. They are 20 by
so inches in size.
First Floor Bedding Section
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-24
Library Tables
Special $3.50

Ten mahogany library tables as illustrated are
offered at an exceptionally low price. The tops of
these tables rs by AS inches in size and they
beautifully finished
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Reduced $O.98

Combination grass and rag rugs and few
Waite grass rugs in patterns suitable for bed
rooms and sun parlors in the 8-3x10-6 and
9x12 sizes are offered for Fridays selling at
only small fraction of their regular price.
There about forty rugs in this offer
ing. II will be advisable to make your
selection early to get best choice.
-Mezzanne Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-01-08
BY STERLING HEILIG.

NICE, French Riviera,
January /. 1920.
Y JOUR last chance to see an old
" fashioned train hold-up Is on
the expensive luxury trains"
that fly in Europe from the
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1922-PART 4.

gotten until some day when you go
rummaging into the past you knock
against 1t, and there it lies-a men,
Dry, not, SO raw and singing as in
the first days, but alive. And you
know that it will come back, and come
back.
1t was thoughtlessness, at worst.
and one tender-hearted pupil did take
bit Of Christmas to the overlooked
child later on-but:
A Christmas tree is symbol of
love. And 1t commentaries One who
gathered poor children in His arms
the earth. And If the old legend be
true that HE treads earth's ways
on Yuletide days." and had been at
that Christmas party!
A SUBURBAN car was whizzing to
town the morning before Christ
mas day. 1t was jammed with clerks
due for half-holiday. housekeepers
with baskets that promised extra
work, children eager for last-chance
revels at Christmas sights. and man
with a bunch Of holly.
Holly berries are scare. this year,
but the man must have been the god
son OF a beneficient fairy, for the giant
bunch he held was gay with scarlet
balls clustered against shiny green
leaves. And, naturally, the children,
being children. started childhood's
Greek chorus that begins and ends
with Gimme" He must have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-01-08

curve last night three dollars worth
of crockery was dashed off the din
ing-car tables, or else in the pantry"
says the American. These cars are
flmsy:"
But cozy." adds his wife. Look
at our compartment, now! 1t was a
sleeping room; now it is smart little
private parlor. Yes, John, it was a
real bedroom, with space to undress.
You've got to give it to them"
John liked the dining car, which
turns into a veritable cafe after meals
are served and the tables cleared.
Up till after midnight travellers used
its spacious extent to move about, to
sit at bridge or "open wines"
John does not like the flirting
French.
"I'u punch that fellows nose II he
begins on you." he says to Amelia.
But the Frenchman Is blamelessly
raying attention to an unattached
French actress.
T wouldn't trust the average
Frenchman alone with my grand
mother" says John. Il would fear ne
might give her a shock. He would
prefer them young and pretty, but all
women are material for flirting to
Frenchman. He can put up a scenario
of loves young dream with any skirt
that is available from sixteen years to
seyenty-eight years old. And, by gosh!
I think he believes it while it lasts!'
1t is just French politeness.
Women feel 1t. They feel that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-01-08

a nice man. for he told them. in the
kindliest voice-another gift from
godmother:
II can't share with all of you. but
I will give a bit to the prettiest lit
tie girl in the car"
And after looking up and down and
across. ne selected a meager-faced
child in rather shabby shoes and a
tam that wasn't becoming. Then a
miracle happened! The little face
bloomed like a rose in a desert and
shows what kindness will do.
After that the holly man picked out
a truly pretty child and gave her a
sprig because she was the ugliest."
and everybody laughed at the little
joke. 1t takes SO little to make one
laugh on Christmas eve-ever notice?
Then, because he must have wanted
to include in the merriment a little
woman whom he travels with many
times, but whose name he does not
know. he broke off the prettiest bunch
and said to another child:
"Give this to the lady with the
dimple."
The little girl scrambled up the car
and back again, but there didn't seem
to be a dimple in stock. The holly
man told her to look at somebody
who was smiling. right across-so
the child presented the gift. The
" oman had a dimple.
She showed it when she was tell
ing the little yarn.
* 4 X
THEY went to Christmas eve en-
tertainment community - and
when a white-robed child proclaimed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-01-08

that Peace had forever banished War
the man appIauded-but.a all the same:
AS they went out into the Christ
mas darkness, the man. whose name,
on account OF his doctrine. might have
been Monroe. but wasn't, said to the
woman, whose name isn't worth men,
tioning:
THE money we have wasted on
this arms parley would have built US
five or six ships. The best thing We
can do is to get together a big navy
and army and tell the rest OF the
world to go hang"
midnight bells rang out their tidings
will"
HE came on earth to bring peace"
said the woman
And he left earth by way of the
cross" said the man.
Then he went into the church and
prayed with the faith of child.
Which shows what curious crea-
lures we mortals be-Christmas and
all the year round.
COLLINS come out on All Halloween,
and on each New Year day-this
makes the seventeenth-I venture to
step into my own personality long
enough to thank everybody who has
been kind to me throughout the year.
because 1 can't honestly help being
proud Of the encouraging letters /
have received, many of them from out
of the friendly unknown. And en-
couragement means-everything.
MAMIE LANCASTER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-01-08

Frenchmen take them seriously as
equals and not Tin their secret hearts,
as some kind of side issue. Therefore.
women are grateful and do not mis-
understand these Frenchmen as our
men do.
We are gliding beside the blue and
sunny Mediterranean.
John comes back from the bath
room at the end of the car. Many
Of these sleeping car compartments
have their little cabinets de toilette
attached, but when the women Of the
party preempt them the men prefer
the big. airy bathroom at the end Of
each car.
There is pig there shaving" says