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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

@. Why was no thirteen cent
stamp made in the new series,
which have all prices from one to
fifteen. except thirteen?-J. S.
A. The Postofice Department
says that the a there are no
new thirteen cent stamps is due to
the fact that there is no demand for
them. It was only during the war
when the rate was increased that
thirteen cent stamps were issued to
cover special delivery and other
needs.
Q.Who invented soap?-P. S.
A. 1t is not known who first in
vented soap. Its use is of great an
tiquity. Excavators of Pompeii dis
covered a soap factory. Soap was
used in Spain and in Italy in the
eighth century; in France in the
twelfth century. and in England in
the fourteenth or fifteenth century.
Soap makers arrived in the Amer
lean colonies on the second ship
from England to jamestown in 1908
Q. Can paper be made to initiate
the parchment used in lamp
shades?-M. c. B.
A. Ordinary water color paper
can be parchmentized for the max
ing of lamp shades by applying
equal parts of linseed oil and tur-
pentine. A small pad should be
used and the material thoroughly
rubbed into the paper. Three coats
may be given.
Odd Washington ask that no
salary be paid him while he was
President? p. j.
A. Historians state that while in
office Washington accepted expenses
only that were necessary to the dis
charge of his official duties.
@. When did China become a re-
public en-. T.
A.February Z, 1912, the form of
government was changed from that
Of a monarchy to that of a republic
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

@. Where does the mastiff dok
come from?-H. J. l..
A. Mastiffs originated in Great
Britain where they were used to
guard f1ocks and herds.
@. What is the chief prayer OF
the Mohammedans?-G. P.
A. The Namaz, which Is recited
five times daily, is their chief pray
er.
(Which are considered the finest
streets in the world ?-K. K. c..
A. Princess street, Edinburgh,
Scotland, and the Nevski Prospekt,
P~etrograd, have been regarded as
the finest streets in the world. Prob,
ably this famous thoroughfare ins
Petrograd is not in perfect condi-
ton at the present time.
@. How long should a hold be in
music Pm. A.
A. 1t should be governed by the
rhythm of the music and is left to
the performers discretion.
@. Can holly be used for a
hedge?-B. L. A
A. 1t is often used, as it bears
clipping well.
@. At what hour of the day is it
proper to serve a buffet meal?-J.
r.
A. A buffet breakfast may be
served at noon, a luncheon at one Or
two o'clock, a supper at any time in
the evening, DR. this kind of service
may be used for an afternoon or
evening reception.
@. Is beriberi known in Japan?
A. Kakke is the Japanese name
for a disease believed to be iderti-
cal with the beriberi Of India, the
Malay Peninsula and Archipelago,
and Brazil.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20
DATA ON FARM VALUES
TOLD OF BY HASKIN
Daily Letter by Frederic ]. Haskin

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE i'm
portance of information concerning
investments to the people who are
putting up the money is resulting
in the gradual compilation of a SER
les of reports IN the soil and other
conditions Of American farms. One
Of Benjamin Franklin's wise say
ings was: IF you would know the
value of money, go out and try to
borrow some." DIR. Franklin's in
sight into this great economic fact
was clear as will be learned by any
investigator who inquiries concern
ing the patience with which money
lenders, whether individual. corpor-
ate or governmental, study the CHAR
acter of security offered.
This care to protect investments is
responsible for the studies now be-
ing made which will place in the
hands of the Federal Farm Loan
Board at Washington the most de-
tailed information concerning the
farm lands of this country which
probably ever has been made con
corning any region in the world.
Under the farm loan act farmers
may borrow money from Federal
Land Banks and from Joint Stock
Land Banks on the security of their
farms. The law takes particular
care to safeguard these loans. An
elaborate organization Is maintain
ed by the dozen Federal Land Banks
and the score of Joint Stock Land
Banks scattered over the country to
determine the precise character CT
the land offered as security for de-
sired loans. The foundation of the
Federal Land System rests on some
four thousand National Farm Loan
Associations. Under the law, these
voluntary associations of farmers
may obtain loans for their members
all of whom must be farmers.
through this governmental system.
When an application for a loan is
passed on by the Farm Loan Asso-
citation. it goes to the nearest Fed
eral Land Bank and that institution
sends out an appraiser who Is Sc
lected from persons residing in the
neighborhood from which the ap-
plication for the loan comes. He
must be a man familiar with land
values. The farm offered as secur-
mine its value and the information
fled with the Federal Land Bank
and finally forwarded to the Farm
Loan Board at Washington.
The country is so vast that the
examination is gradual but it pro-
ceeds steadily. Applications for
loans constantly are coming in and
practically every county in the
United States now has at least one
of these loans. This means that the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20
Ouestions-Answer

ANY reader can get the answer e
anv Question by writing The Perth
Amboy Evening News lntormaLion
Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin. Director.
washington, D. G. rms oner T r
bureau cannot give advice on legal.
medicinal and financial troubles II
Toes not attempt to settle domestic
troubles, nor to undertake exhaus-
tive research on any subject Write
your question plainly and briefly.
Give full name and address and en-
close two cents in stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct
to the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

After a turkey gets by Thanksgiv-
ing he worries about Christmas.
A rich New York broker was rob-
bed while sleeping in an auto. Hous-
ing shortage there must be terrible.
They are b~roadcasting grand
opera again but many a radio fan
will think he is hearing interference.
Nothing makes a defeated candi-
date madden than going back to
work.
Our idea of a fine business is be-
ing an ice man in summer and a
coal man in the winter.
1t is never too early to begin prac-
tice on the New Year resolutions
you r going to make.
A curious coincidence is the fact
that cotton stockings have gone up
since the longer skirt decree.
Use of perfume is increasing. Bet
the soap makers are mad.
When a fisherman tells about last
summer remember this: The largest
bass ever caught weighed Is pounds.
What's in a name? Abbreviation
for Standard Oil Stock lei moth
ing because it is 8. o. S.
Health hint: Few good piano play
ers amount to much in the kitchen.
The barber always takes a man
at his face value.
What the world needs is peace and
plenty Of it.
Every man 10 a hero In his own
home until the company leaves.
Be careful with the mar who is
too glad to meet you. He In an
agent.
The only successful substitute for
brains is silence.
Necessity being the mother of in
vention doesn't explain monocles.
Many a married man can carry q
cigar in his vest pocket for months
without its being broken.
Beauty secret: Sweeping reduces.
American women. He has never
heard those who can't sing but do.
After a girl contracts to go
through life with a nan she natur-
ally hates to take most of the trip
alone.
Thanksgiving makes the turkeyA
mad. Lots Of them lose their heads.
Men who don't pay as they 60
seldom cover much territory.
Where there is smoke there are
bills for 1t.
Life Is too short to waste time
hating everybody.
The law helps those who help
themselves.
and misleading were not
immediate notation made OF the
disaster. Further. should the build
ings be erected again. that should
it's place in the record.
These records, as they grow,
contain the material for all
the novels of rural life that the
world could read. Doubtless they
will contain the records of genera
tions OF people as the years pass.
They should be OF the utmost value
to a~ntiQuarians OF the future. It
will be recalled that the rural par
ish records have been the most fruit
fu source Of personal history in
England and other foreign countries.
A. n. Y
Dealer I'm An Kinds Of
Mason Materials. Sewer Pipes,
Cement
LEHIGH COAL
581-67 SAYRE AVE.
Stone. An Shape. -.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20
Bible Thought For Today

THE GOD OF ~PEACE-Now the God of peace
make you perfect in every good work to do his wiu-Hebrews 13:
20, 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

They are broadcasting grand
opera again but many a radio fan
will think he is hearing interference.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

Our idea of a fine business is be-
ing an ice man in summer and a
coal man in the winter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

Nothing makes a defeated candi.
date madden than going back tc
work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

1t is never too early to begin prac-
tice on the New Year resolutions
you are going to make.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

Use Of perfume is increasing. Bet
the soap makers are mad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

A curious coincidence is the fact
that cotton stockings have gone up
since the longer skirt decree.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

A rich New York broker was rob-
bed while sleeping in ar auto. Hous-
ing shortage there must be terrible
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

When a fisherman tells about last
summer remember this: The largest
bass ever caught weighed Is pounds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

What's in a name? Abbreviation
for Standard Oil Stock means moth
ing because it is 8. o. S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

Health hint: Few good piano play
ers amount to much in the kitchen
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

After a turkey gets by Thanksgiv-
ing he worries about Christmas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

The barber always takes a ma
at his face value.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

Every man 10 q hero in his own
home until the company leaves.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

What the world needs is peace ant
plenty of it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-20

The only successful substitute for
brains is silence.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-08-05

tinue to improve for the next two or
three years.
Technically. the business cycle Il
composed Of the four succeeding cy-
cles Of Prosperity, Decline, Depression
and Improvement. but the average
business mar experiences but two
conditions. Either sales are increas-
ing and business is fine or they are
falling off and he is in deep depres-
sion. His attitude changes, not as
we pass from a period Of prosperity
above the X Y Line into a peffod OF
depression below, but as the white
lines are drawn which, divide these
areas-when business changes it's di-
rection.
when we had completed half OF
the depression in the middle Of 1904,
business began to improve and bust
ness men went into a state of phycho-
logical prosperity almost over night.
We were running below normal, to be
sure, but things were. again headed
in the right direction.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-08-05
Cooperative Organization
Will Take Advantage OF
Minnesota Law Requiring
Its Admission To Mime
apolis Chamber Of Com
merce.

An Associated Press dispatch from,
Minneapolis on July 81 announced
that the Northwest Wheat Growers
association, the general marketing as
ISOLATION with which the North Dako-
"a Wheat Growers association is at.
fliated for the>marketing Of it's crop
would Immediately apply for a amen
bership in the Minneapolis Chamber
of Commerce. and that Approximately
half Of the grain handled by the asso-
citation would be sold through this
agency.
The dispatch pointed out that the
Minnesota law which makes the
chamber of. commerce and other ex-
changes open public markets provides
for the admission of cooperative or
ganizatiohs. to the exchanges.
These facts are set forth in q state
nnent by George c. Jewett. manager
of the Wheat Growers organization.
Confirms Herald's Analysis.
This news is especially interesting
at this time for 1t is approximately
n year. ago that the. Grand Forks
Herald began the publication Of a
series Of articles dealing with the CO.
operative system and the Minnesota
laws to facilitate the operations OF
cooperative enterprises, in which the
advantages which could be secured
by the North Dakota wheat growers
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-08-05
Action OF The Wheat Gro,uers'
Association Confirms Herald's
Analysis Of Situation Year Ago

and other similar associations by taxi
ing advantage Of the then newly en-
acted law admitting them to the
chamber Of commerce Inc other ex-
changes. y
It was pointed out that by making
1t possible for the Wheat Growers as
s%ociation to. function through the
law would be a big factor in enabling
it to function efficiently.
In the same series OF, articles the
Herald analysed the conditions under
which cooperative associations had
worked in the past, n showed how
they could overcome the limitations
which had previously hampered their
action by taking advantage Of the
laws admitting them to the chamber
was discussed.
Permit Efficient Work.
In concluding its articles at this
round up Of the situation which
still holds good. .
1.-The laws which have been passed
BY the state Of Minnesota opening the
grain exchange, terminal elevators,
etc, to cooperative organizations will
be a big factor in enabling the two
marketing associations (the North
Dakota Wheat Growers and United
States Grain Growers which have now
ly.
"Just how much these two market
ing associations can accomplish Is
still uncertain. If properly conducted
on business principles they should
have the effect Of making h farmer
his own middlemAn and bringing to
him the profits Of distribution a. well
- AAl~<A IL. 70 AA< A~+A0n-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-08-05

is again: headed in the right direction
and you can so ahead with your
plans. The banker can now loan with
better confidence. The business man
should announce his new product,
open his Q territory. increase his
advertising, and 60 after business
now!
I'm spite OF the fact that the stock
market has already discounted the
Improvement to q large extent. the
investor can hold hts stocks for the
top Of q bull market which ia almost
v reached until after the white
line has been drawn and general con-
fdence has been restored. I person
ally believe" concluded Mr.. BAbson,
that the pre- :ent market IL a little
over; half way to the top"
General business continues to i'm
prove. The index of the BahSon shart
reflects an Improvement Of 2 per cent
since last week and stands at 9 per
cent below normal. The highest point
since January, 1921.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-08-05
FISHER NOTES

Fisher, Mimi. Aug. 4.-Lucille Nc
Cleary spent the past weekend at
Warren. where she received medical
treatment.
l.. Helgeson and John Everson' were
in Crookston last Friday afternoon
on business.
The Misses Bernice and Adele Ket-
ten Of Bemidji, Mimi, are spending
the week with friends. They were
resident Of Fisher until two years
ago, when the family moved to Be-
midi.
Mrs. Ray Crancischino Of Mime
apolis left Saturday for Plummer.
Mimi. to visit her Mother, Mrs. s.
Jorgenson. ,5s.
The little three -year-old son of
Edward Quirk, residing six miles
southwest Of Fisher, accidentally
drank formaldehyde last Sunday at
the Quirk home. The boy was rushed
to the hospital at Crookston, where
he died a few hours later. Funeral
services were held Monday morning
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-08-05

Wellesley Hills, Mass, Aug. 4.-The
high light of the Ninth Annual
Wellesley Conference now meeting
here for the discussion of conditions
and business problems, was reached
when Roger w. Babson announced a
definite turn in business and showed
why fundamental conditions indicate
definite and substantial business re-
covery.
Standing before a Bah son chart IL
feet high and 80 feet long, Mr.. Bah
son explained the situation. -. .. .
II have been waiting for yer two
years to be able to announce that the
most drastic depression in business
history has spent itself. Fundamental
conditions finally indicate that a solid
foundation is ready for general and
substantial business improvement.
"The white line that I draw today
divides the area Of depression in half.
Stattstically it means that we are at
the exact bottom of the cycle. Practi-
cally it means that business will pick
up this fall and that it should con-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-08-05

early in 1907 the panic set in and
business confidence practically disap-
peared. We did not enter the actual
area Of depression until the fall Of
that same year.
I'm April, 1908, another white line
marked the turning point and things
doomed again until the long swing
downward set in about June. 1910.
This decline, while not drastic, kept
business quiet until the middle OF
1914, when things again turned up
ward. The war with its feverish ac-
tivity carried us on until the middle
Of 1918 when the actual rise had
spent itself. Rabid speculation and
soaring prices put things up for an
other squirt, but actual production
and general business activities. were
softening. The natural and inevitable
reaction had kept business in mourn
ing for two and a half years.
The white line just drawn marks
another turn for the better. Business
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-08-05
LEAGUE PAPER
PLANT TO Be
SOLD AUG. Is
Useless to Attempt to Re:
vive Bankrupt G. F. Amer
lean Says Receiver.

Aft1r having. been defunct since
january Z, 1921, the Grand Forks
American. local newspaper Of the
Nonpartisan league, and all Of its
property will be offered for public
sale August IS.
order granted by the district court at
the request OF Allen McManus, re-
scetver OF and one of the heaviest in
vestors in the bankrupt concern. who
In his petition to the court for the
mle. declares on oath that in his
opinion it is useless to attempt to re-
organize said c or in any man
ner reinstate it as a going institution.
Farmers Gave Money.
The Grand Forks American was
established in 1918 under the auspices
Of the Nonpartisan league. Accord
Ing to statements Of the former man
agement some 1900 persons. most Of
then farmers, were persuaded to In
vest in its stock.
It became bankrupt and suspended
publication in January, 1921. Mr..
McManus was appointed receiver. In
his petition for the sale Of the prop
erty Mr. McManus sets forth a num-
bel OF facts concerning it, prefacing
his statements with the declaration
that he has made every effort towards
its reorganization and to obtain money
for the payment of its debts.
Debts Unpaid.
His sworn statement then sets
forth that the debts due and out
standing, secured M unsecured. of
the Grand Forks American aggregate
about $42, 1000. while the assets of the
concern consist Of real property with
q book value of ~$40,547.58 and per-
sonal property consisting of the entire
printing plant with a book value OF
$4,000.
The real property, however, Is sub
Ject to a first mortgage OF $2O,100 and
there are unpaid taxes against the
sane for $5,0S8.39, with penalty and
ment. a
The perspnal property Of the print
ing plant Is en~cutnbered by a mort
gage to the amount of $1,000 to the
Peoples State bank and a vendors
lien upon certain linotype machines
a~ggregating ~$5.37o:15. while at the
present time the sheriff is in posses
sion OF said property under a tax
warrant on which the receiver has
paid about $4,000 and the sum Of
about $4,000 is still due.
After reciting these facts, Mr..
McManus continues in his petition to
Cannot Be Revived.
ssThat i'm the opinion of your
petitioner it is useless to attempt
to reorganize said concern o. in
any manner reinstate. 1t as . going &.
institution.
ness against the same is a. in
excess of any amount that can be
received for said plant
That the keeping Of said property
entailed"a large expense on the re-
ceiver. and that in the interest Of all
the creditors, secured AID unsecured,
that Il Is, in the opfhior Of, eaid re-
ceiver, necessary that the property be
sold" as. ..rs q, h..
Accordingly the property Vii be
sold on; August IS and the proceeds
OF the sale. will be used to pay the
creditors. The farmers who put their
money into the plant will have ex-
perience to show in return for their
cash. 7
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-08-05
MANY FOREST FIRES
BURNING IN MONTANA

Missoula, Mont, Aug. 49, Thirty.
six forest fires IN district No. / are
still burning. according to figures
States forestry service. "A total Of
$4,000 acres has bsen burned over
this year. In ten days there have
been 239 forest fires.
The Twin Greek nre IN the Clear.
water forest In idaho has spread IN
the last ~ hours until II now is Ablaxe
over 700 Acres. This istinaceessible
according to forestry officials ~.
fighters 3 baint packed by mule
train q distance Of As miles, the
crews walking this distance In lordsl
to ret to the places.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-08-05

Monday to spend his vacation with
friends. Chris Helgeson is SUBSTITUTE
ing as rural mail carrier.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Lingholm and son
T Tni;1 Mss; - aioef crooks ano mrs not wm;
over Wednesday to attend the Ladies'
Aid wednesday afternoon.
M. Fergus OF st. Paul spent 4 few
days this week in the Village on bust
ness. While here MI. Fergus was
the suest at the home Of Father
Deschenes.
L. HelEeson and son Chris motored
to Grand Forks one evening this week
on business. !.
The Misses Mildred Mccleary and
Bernice Ketten we're supper guests
at the L. Q. Lsrson home Thursday
evening. @
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-08-05
Grand Forks. n 2

opcaDak 3. i.
In accordance with Section 5138 81
the Compiled Laws Of 1918, and laws
arpsndatory thereto the Bosrd OF. County
Commissioner met 10 9 board OF equali-
zstioI1 In regular session.
Present: Chairman Holden. Commits
stoners Pcupore. NUdenby. Traseten and
HIATT. VI
The returns Of the e-ssessors not bsirg
'complstt, the board adjourned until July
ys,y ssh. lssi.
J bossd met pursuant 70 adjonrn-
iIIeTt.
Present: Chairman Holder. Comma
Is!cnsrs Poupors. UAsnby. Trsgeton arn6
The returns Of ths ~assessSfs beins Ii,
co5nRietAs TIE board adjourned Until Juiy
IN, 1871. : O'Clock p. m
Iqly III, l911.|
II heard met tsssuAht % aA3oafA.