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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07
UNABLE TO "FIGGER 1T OUT"
Come 10 Think OF It, Uncle zeke Was
Up Against Something
Of Problem.

In q Georgia town dWelS an old ne
gro who is supported by his wife.
Uncle Zeke spends most of his time
fishing IN the brickyard pond not that
he expects to catch any fish, hut lest
10 have some harmless amusement.
chile" Aunt Mary takes in washing.
one day one of Aunt Mury's pntrons
broachcd the subject to her, and sug-
gested TINT SHE should not encourage
her husbands laziness by supporting
him ia ldleneSs but Aunt Mary pro
tested
Deed, honey. nah ole man ain't
lazy she declared. Its Jest them
scientific notions he got when he was
a-wuckin at dc college"
But what have scientific notions
got to do with his not working7'
Got whole lot To do. honey" Aunt
Mary said gathering up her basket
"Y"' see, dem ideas he's got was dat
II wasn't healthy to wuck after meals
an he amt been able to hgger cut IA,
way TO 'complsh dat. not ylt. less
he gives UP eutin an course he cant
do dat"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07
To Gain a Good Reputation.

The way to gain good reputation
Is to endeavor to be what you appear
mat IS precisely the mannerin which
Cnamberlain's Cough Remedv has
gained its reputation as a cure for
coughs, colds, Group and whoopine
cough. Every bottle that has ever
been put out by the manufacturer
has been fully up to the high stand
ara OF excellence claimed FOR II
People have found that it can be de.
pended upon for the relief and cnra
OF these ailments aud that it is plea
SAINT aud safe to take. F''
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
a Remarkable Recon-

Chamberlaln's Cough Rrms
a remarkable record. 1t has d
use for colds. Group and Vs
cough for almost half a cema,
has constantly grown 10 fad
popularity as its good QuaIi1
come better known. 1t istha h
and main reliance of those b
in thousands of homes The tad
it can always be depended ug
is safe and pleasant to take an
ly in its favor when it is wa0a
children.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07

matter Of fact, prefer den in some
rocky hole to live and die in.
Cave bears are all extinct now, but
their near relatives, the Siberian brown
bear and the Alaskan Kodiak bear are
alive Scientists were at loss as 10
where to place these huge beasts until
they discovered PIeistocene afiinities
for them. Although "a cave bear stood
as big as a small COW. he was rela-
lively inolfensive. He preferred root
ing in the ground or robbing an occa-
sional bee tree 10 preying on animals
ana men.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07
"SafetN Eirstn

She was Il bright little girl about
three taking her first trip west to visit
her grandfather There was not much
that failed TO interest the baby mind
and questions and answers kept her
parents pretty busy When they ar
rived In one Of the Middle West cities
1t was decided 10 break the trip there
and stay over until The next day. The
usual rivalry was evident between
the taxi and hotel hus drivers. and
BETTY was an Interested and curious
SPECTATOR uutil two of the men started
Some friendly suarrjng that seemed
pretty serious tu Betty Her mother
felt Il tuE at her skirt and looked
down tn ~re the cauSt~-a lold whisper
followed FROM Betty "Aiuver-get
daddy rt'~ wan that man over
There hits ry-Wc one who uuthn't 70
to his house Exchange.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07
New Musical Instruments.

1t has been said by musicians that
the violin family is composed of two
pygmies the violin and the viola
and two giantS--the violoneello and
the double bass II is reasonable to
suppose that the great gap between
these two extremes could be advan-
prsng then, that two well-known
French musicians father and son.
have, after years Of study and expert
mentation, created a number of inter
mediary instruments which have en-
tirely changed the nature of the violin
family Popuur Mechanics Magazine
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07
Preserving Homes Of Famous Men.

The other day the chamber decided
that the hermas or cottage at Serig-
nan IN Provence where the great ento-
mologiSt. Henri Fabre. lived and died
should become national property. But
The ProvcncauX are not yet content.
They now demand a like honor for
their great Mi~rral, whose mas is at
Mailane MiS,rai's widow still resides
there AS does the poets pet spaniel.
which wears collar with the proud
Inscription Il am Jougeor, the dog of
the poet Mistral London Times
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07

"Whvre will poor Mrs. Cabins 80
now that both her daughters are mar,
ried and living In different citlcsp"
'Ntl. one sou-in-law would like to
have hrr go I" Springfield and the
other to Erooklyu,'
"Whal dWitul sonsin-law 2"
"Not 1T an You See, it's the one
in Brooklyn who wishes shed 20 to
Springfield and tae one in Springfield
who wisoeS she'd go 10 brooklyn. -
Boston Evening Transcript.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07
COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS
Prepared by Miss Ida Bradley. Co Supt. of
Schools. and Miss Margaret Hardie. Su-
pervising Teacher

The following pupils from the
Hinkle school, have already received
seals or diplomas for work in reading
circle work this year: Iaila Asunto,
Saba Anderson, Toiva Ahonen, Milo
Mainpaa, John Anderson, John Asun-
to, Verle Velte, Jennie Nikula, Elma
Ahonen, Lempi Maneopaon and Hilda
Maxi. Miss Alice Sturgul is instruc-
tor there.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07

Several schools in the county have
awaited themselves of the opportu-
nifty of securing a travelling library,
but since in some cases the boxes
have not contained exact books re-
quired for reading circle work, we
would like to announce that the
teachers have the privilege of select
ing certain lists of books which will
be given by parcel post and will prove
very valuable for reading circle
work. These additional books may
be secured even though your school
has a travelling library.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07
pweller In a Cave.

Cave bears were great big beasts.
weighing half n ton or more. dhel
lived in Europe during paleohthic
times, and wore contemponneouS with
our ancestors. They get their name
from the fact that their bones are
usually found In caves. AL bears. as
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07

II Charles had had the foresight to
accept the inevitable, he probably
would now be >nugly bestowed some.
where with an adequate income and
no work to do The treatment ~
biugs by their civilized conQuerors is
never really harsh.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07

Kissed by Marshal Fo1h, Phua.
delphia touug lady avs she never
VIII wash THAI spot What a eood
turn the distinguished visitor could
have done some little boy by kissing
him on the neck.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07

Soviet Russia is discharglng the In.
tellectQals, holding that they did not
have sense enough 10 make a success
Of communism.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07

A school society should be organi-
zed in every school in the county the
state department has informed us.
Teachers who have not done so, please
organize now and send your report to
the office.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-10-07

Using about 10000 horsepower at
present, Finland is estimated to have
5000 600 horsepower available In its
waterfalls at average water levels.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
PROPOSALS

Sealed bids and proposals will be re-
ceived on June 5th, 1922. at 7.30 p. NJ.
eastern Standard Time) by the Council
in the Council Chambers at the City Hall,
Perth Amboy N. j., for the construction
of a sanitary sewer. in the section known
as Lehigh Park.
The work to be done embraces the
building OF approximately 1874 lin. II 5
inch sewer. 99l lin. It. 1c inch sewer, sos
lin. It. IL inch sewer. 1s5 In. II. fifteen
inch sewer and 1870 lin. #. IS inch
sewer. with all ap-purtenances.
Specifications and blank forms of pro-
posals can be obtained and detail plans
examined at the office of Morgan F. Lar
son. City Engineer. IFS Smith Street.
Perth Amboy. y. J. Full sets of plans
and specifications will be sent to any con-
tractor on the receipt of ten dollars. The
same to be returned on surrender of the
plans in good condition within thirty days
of award.
Each bid must be accompanied by a Ger.
tilted check or cash in the amount OF
81, 10000 payable to the order of the
Treasurer of the City of Perth Amboy
without any conditional endorsement. The
successful bidder will he required to fur
nish a surety company bond in the
amount of the contract price, conditioned
for the faithful performance of the work
and indemnifying the City of Perth AM
boy from all suits or actions of any name
or description.
The Council reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. IL in their opinion 1t is to
the best interest of the City so to do.
Dated, May II, 1922.
A. r. MUNoZ.
Street Commissioner.
AnEo-E-IgHrf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
Sc IN. MEMS WEAR
SERGE. S1.79 YARD

Guaranteed pure wool. %
inches wide in two shades OF
Navy Blue, same quality as
ura cold a wear AGO at g. .1O.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received on June Is.
1872. at use r. NJ. standard timel by the
Freeholdcrs Of Middlesex County In their
rooms in the County Record Building. New
Brunswick. y. J. for the improvement OF
state street from Meredith Lint to Wood
bridge Creek Bridge in the City OF Perth
Amboy. with National pavement on a re-
inforced concrete base.
Plans. specifications and proposal blanks
may be examined at the office OF the
COUNTY Engineer. Room 30. County Rec
ord Building . week day between S;oe
A. NJ. and $500 Z. NJ. Bids must be made
on the Proposal sheets furnished by the
Engineer and enclosed in sealed enVel-
opes and addressed to the Freeholders Of
the County u Middlcsex. bearing the name
and address Of the bidder on the outside.
Each bid must he accompanied by a
certified check in the amount Of 100 OF
the bid payable to the order Of William
Hfiker. Treasurer Of Middlesex County.
Each bid must be accompanied by a GER
tidcate Of a bonding company stating that
they will furnish the contractor. should
he he successful. with a bond in the
amount Of zoe per centum Of the contract
price conditioned for the faithful perform
ance Of the work and indemnifying the
County from ali proceedings. suits or ac-
ton Of any description.
The Board Of ~Freeholders reserves the
right to reject any or all bids n In their
opinion II is to the best interests Of the
County so to do.
Dated May 81. 1922.
FRED c. SCHNEIDER.
1851 -3-e-S County Engineer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
Rare Bargains For Friday
Rows, WASH SUITS, s1.7s

Made of fast color klddv
Cloth in an assortment OF
eolors and white, sailor CO,
lars with black neck tie all
sizes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
WHITE TURKISH
TOWELS, 1916

Good size and heavy qual-
ity, suitable for barber shop,
boarding houses and sum
mer hotels.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
LINEN LACE, SC

Imported Lace guaranteed
pure linen in a dozen pretty
patterns | to H. in. wide
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
COUCH COVERS, S1.29

Full size in green and
brown roman stripes, hem
med edge, good heavy quail
ity; value $1.4S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
BoYS' oVERALLS, Sic

Knee length, shoulder straps
in Blue, Grey and Khaki ;
sizes , to s.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
STAMPED PILLOW
SLIPS, S1.19

45x36 In. made of Fruit of
the Loom Muslin. assortai
patterns to work with hem
stitched or scalloped borders
values $1.49 and $1.59.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-01
IMPORTED DOTTED
ORGANDIE, S1.29

Genuine Imported perma.
nent finish Swiss Organdie in
White and cClors with as.
sorted color dots, handsome
patterns 40 inches wide.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
TANLAC KEEPS HIM
FIT, SAYS McGRAW
Has Used 1t for Years With Splendid
Resuits--Fine for Run Down
Condition.

FOR four years Tanlac has kept me
in the pink Of condition as ! take a
few doses Of 1t every time feel a
little run down and 1t always builds
me up again." said VIM. A. McGraw,
POI Beach Place, Tampa, Fla
II began taking Tanlac first about
four years ago when | was Ia very
bad stnte of health and had been run
down for several years | was always
taking laxatiyes, too, but l believe
they did me more harm than good
'Taniac made me feel like brand
new man in very short time and I
have never had return Of any of my
old troubles. The reason OF this / am
firmly convinced is that | always have
Tanlac handy and take few doses
every time | feel bit under the
Tanlac Is sold by all good druggists
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DIR. Kilner's Swamp Root
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi
cine.
II is physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is strengthening medi-
cine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
swamp Root has stood the test of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit
and It should help you. No other kidney
medicine has so many friends.
BE sure to get Swamp Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to tsst this
great preparation send ten cents 10 DR..
hilmer & Co.. Binghamton, N. T., for
sample bottle. When writing be slre and
mention this paper Advertisement.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
DISCLOSE CROOKS
BY FINGER PRINTS
FORTY-NiNE MEN WITH CRIMINAL
RECORDS FOUND WORKING IN
NEW YORK PosTOFFcE
Employees Admit That They Secured
Employment for Purpoe Of
Preparing to Pull OFF a
Big "Cleanup"

Washington. - Discovery through
finger printing that forty-nine OF
the go employees Of the registry di.
vision Of the New York postoffice
had criminal records was report
ed to President Harding Tues
day by acting Postmaster General
Bartlett upon his return from an In
Yestigation OF the New York office
All of the forty-nine have been dropped
from the service, Mr.. Bartlett said.
The acting postmaster general told
the president the discovery came dur
ing his inquiry into the arrest last
Thursday Of seven employees of the
New York office, which arrest, postal
officials assert, cleared up postal rob-
berries extending over the last six
months and involving nearly 100000.
The arrests also are said to have
thwarted a gigantic robbery planned
for last Friday night in the registry
division itself.
Mr.. Bartlett declared that the men |
arrested had admitted that they had |
secured employment in the registry
division for the purpose of robbing
the mails.
Mr.. Bartlett said he had ordered
that all of the $4,000 employees of the
New York office be required to have
impressions made. Botr
Postmaster Morgan and himself he
added, "were fingerprinted, and he
was Of the opinion that such a sten
would be of benefit to the service.
the Enthusiastically and pro
Getting the great bulk of honest en- !
,loyes.
Mr.. Bartlett will return to New +
FORK soon to conclude his investiga- r
ions, after which, it was said. he :
you'd likely visit the Chicago post q
fffce, where numerous thefts have
ccured recently in the registry and
lail order divisions. Il
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
Price Of Gasoline Goes un

Salt Lake-Gasoline prices went ur
l cent gallon Monday. The new
prices are Sc cents a gallon for service
station gasoline and 33 for the hicl.
pressure product. Gasoline dispensed
IRON tank wagons is quoted at cents
a gallon less for each quality. Thesc
advances are in accordance with the
constant Increase in the prices of
crude oil, according to Officials of the
continental OIL company, and the in
crease is general throughout the coun-
try. The trend of gasoline quotations
mas been steadily upward for some
time and no indication OF their future
fluctuations could be given. Lubri-
eating oil prices are also fluctuating
considerably at present 1t was said.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
Down Went the Mercury.

Sitting alone at one of the big con-
certs last winter, | CHANGED some cas-.
ual remarks to a man on my left.
After some pleasant conversation ]
noticed celebrity in the front row,
and, pointing him out to my compan-
ion. remarked THAT old fellow used
TO have wonderful tenor voice; It's
all cracked to pieces now, though. and
rather painful to listen to. The old
man doesn't seem to realize it. though.
Don't know him. do you?"
yes replied my companion. "He
is my father"
Al the first interval I found myself
another seat.-Exc,ange
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
viii Avold Russian Question

Washlngton.-The admins ration do.
sires the senate to keep its hands off
me q"estion of Russian recognition,
according to intimatlons conveyed 70
senator's Tuesday. For this reason
Senator Borah's resolution putting the
senate on record as favoring recogni-
ton Of the soviet government will
ether he rejected or action on 1t will
ne blocked. Republican leaders indica-
ted. Rorah is disposed to fight for
showdown on the question and prob
ably VIII discuss It soon in SEN
ate speech
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26

Houston, Tex, Official entrance
INTO politics by the International
trotherhood of Locomotive Fireman
and Enginemen as an organization to
cooperate with other labor organiza-
IONS WAS embodied in a motion pas
sed unanimously at Tuesdays morn
ing session of the convention of the
brotherhood. Political activity on the
part Of tie brotherhood heretofore hos
been prohibited by the organizations
laws.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26

you intend to conduct yourself
would wish you to. and | fell ~
will fall in line with your wild.
course, while you are still in he; ,'
and busy with your studio, s ,,sI
must be INDUCED in very m N.Y.
anyway. | hope this may HELM h., :
would like to hear how yo,, -. Y
Dear Miss BROOKS:
when a lady and gentI,n.
dining together at a cafe or 5 J".
the lady should accidcntIs ' ~
fork, is it proper that she, ii, :
man, or The paitcr should o;,L !
Thank you. '
KA AND 20, L.T.i
Should the waiter be near u
lady is so unfortunate as to i
fork, he should not only pic I
but take it away and bring her
one; if he is not near. then
the gentleman's duty to re,to.
her.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
Out of the Mouths of Babes.

You've heard about the little girl
who was given woody bear that she
would name GLADLY" after the bear
IN the Gladly. my cross-eyed
bear"
Another little girl was asked ii she
knew who Nero was.
He's the Good Man, she answered.
in awed tones.
The Good Man? What makes you
think he's the Good Ian?" said her
teacher.
Then, in answer. the little girl. stir
In awed tones, quoted the hymn,
Nero Ny God to Thee !"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
The Greatest Dam.

The worlds greatest dam, the Sonar,
Is being rushed 70 completion ON the
Blue Nile river, 1900 miles south of
khartum, Africa. where Lord Kitchen
or became famous.
This dana VIII bring under irrigated
cultivation 100000 acres of farming
lend now Idle. II viii run swarm OF
factories, mightier than the pyramids.
Ancient way of conquering a terri.
tory was to enslave the inhabitants.
Modern mans great conqueSts harness
natures forces and free human labor.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
Mldshlpmen to Get conr,.s,or.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for al
the approximately 400 midshipmen in
mrs wears graduating class NJ the
naval academy virtually were assured
tuesday when the senate naval COM
n'iii'e voted unanimously 10 recon-
mend confirmation Of their nomina-
uons for enAens. sent 90 the senate
fnesday by President Harding.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
A Second Chance.

DO understand you 10 say that
you will sell This 500 dining-room set
on the installmenT plan for only $500
down and So week."
THAT'S the offer"
"Why, man, by the time It was paid
for Il would be old and worn out"
Yes, | know. But then you could
sell It for genuine antique Judge.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26

Boise.-Boise's 100 per cent girl
was chosen mere at May-day fete
given by the high school students. She
Is Miss Helen Turner, a senior high
school student, and was selected
through vote of twenty-five girls re-
Gently chosen as typical representa-
lives of the 100 per cent" type de-
scribed in answers to questionaires dis
:ributed among faculty and students
Of the school.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
cutleura soothes sabx Rashea

That itch and burn, by hot baths
Of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings OF Cut!cura Ointment.
Nothing better, purer, sweeter, espe-
cially If little of the fragrant Cuti-
cura Talcum is busted on at the fin
ish. 25c ch.-Advertlsement.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26

This is your Make of it for your nfornsts,
that are pulling you will be pleasure and privilege to am 9
fully and promptly all questions submitted If NOR. d
than be these columns desired send stamped |
will be prompt attention All communications will a
absolute confidence. S'' oe \
All letters should be addressed very plainly IN nav
Helen Brooks, Box l545. Salt Lake City, s and
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26

Pity the man who can see nothing
more In beautiful sunset than its
resemblance 60 fried egg.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26

Uncle Wiseacre says IN his day the
girls liked 60 pluck flowers. but now
they prefer TO pluck eyebrows.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26

DO not dodge new idea. Let Il
HIT
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26

II always hurts young man little
when some girl he knows tells him
that si,n X engaged.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26

Never Judge a mans religion by
whit he says when you step ON his
49,.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1922-05-26
They Knew.

Eggs are cheaper than they have
been in years"
Yes. know il; my hens are lay
ing"