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Evening journal., 1922-01-11
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IN an isle in Polynesia
Where the women live to please
yuh
There's a breathin'
Pretty heather
Lady fair;
And she's stayin' there and waitin'
NTH her bosom paipitatin'
(If the South Sea tales entrancin'
Amt romancinO
She'll be therel
Tor it seems that in Tahiti
or Samoa, or Papete,
You can always find a sweetie
who's as lovely as a pearl.
As a rule a
Hula hula
Dancing girl;
With a head OF dusly tresses
And a minimum Of dresses
And with during eyes that get you
And that set you
In a whirl
30 7 know in Polynesia
There's a glamor that will seize
yuh;
They're not slow there
And ia go there
To a spot
Where a tropic maid is waitin'-
But I'm kinda hesitatin'
For these tales we've all been
crammin'
May be CANNON.
Like as mott
Copyright. 1922, NEA Service)
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
SOLDIER sPURNs ANEsrHETIC.

CHESTER. Pa, Jan. 11.-Philip j.
Dougherty, Of Eddystone. who serv-
ed overseas during thewar and came
home without scratch, lost. a fin
ger today when a hand was caught
and crushed in machinery az the Irv-
ing mill. He showed the grit OF a sol
der I'm the hospital and refused 10
take an anesthetic while undergo
ing the operation.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
Through the office Boys Eyes
A Sizeup of Big Business Leaders from New Viewpoint
BY RALPH MULLANEY, IL
Onico Boy OF william = 'iglcy, Jr..
President of Worlds Largest
Chewing Gum Factory.


I've been working for Mr.. Wrig-
Iley/almost three years now. He's a
swell boss. I'll tell the world.
I'm his personal office boy and I
get all the gum I " =. for nothing.
too. That puts me In right with
my girl. She likes to chew gum
and / always have lot Of Il.
Mr.. Wrigley sure Is great man.
Nothing stuck up about him. He
treats US kids and everyone who
works for him as II we were dukes.
No Percy stun for him. lie start
ed in and made a bunch OF millions
selling newspapers in New York
when he was a kid.
go into his Office and see him
exercising in front OF a window.
Hes always exercising. And strongl
, Believe me. he's got a grip like a
couple OF wrestlers.
: He always calls me by my FIRST
name It's Ralph, will you please
do this or that?"
From the way he talks you'd
3 imagine he was working for me in
stead OF being boss Of the whole
works.
/ And he never gets mad. He
! smokes his pipe hard and grabs a
few sticks OF gum whenever he gets
a little peeved.
when I'm man. want 70 be
/ just like Mr.. Wrigiey. He doesn't
care for money. He told me his
I pleasure comes from knowing ne
made a success OF what he set out
I to do.
And I never turn people away
from seeing him. He'll talk TO any
one. Once some OF his friends
from the country came to see him
He hadn't seen 'em in years. But nc
remembered 'em all and called 'em
by their first names.
7. Mr. Wrigley's busy all the time
Sometimes he comes to work with
Evening journal., 1922-01-11

FIcx-Edge Self-Seating Valves
FOR all motors. Automobile Equip
nent Company.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
KNIGHTS INSTALL.

The newly elected officers OF Cal
anthe Lodge. No. %. Knights OF
Pythias, were inducted at a well
attended meeting OF the lodge IN
Pythian Castle. last night. Deputy
Grand Chancellor Harry r. Wilson
and his appointed stan conducted the
installation.
Following the installation. the
rank team presented some work. and
the meeting was turned over to the
entertainment committee, which
presented a complete program.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
YOUR LAST NAME
BY MARSHALL DUFFEE,
Copyright. 1920 by The Mcclure Newspaper syndicate

the revolution and was once severe
iy wounded. His first wife was Eliza
beth. sister OF Governor John Mat
thews. of South Carolina and his
second wife was Elizabeth Savage.
A first settler OF the me-of Hay
ward was Thomas. who came from
Aylcsford Kent England. in 1895
and settled in New England. one OF
his descenG,nts was Joseph Warren
Hayward. a physician OF note.
Copyright. 1921 by the Mcclure
Newspaper syndlcate.)
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
LEARN A WORD
EVERY DAY
,rd Ia DEREN-

Today's word Is DEBEN-
TURE.
It's pronounced-de-ben-shure
with the accent on the second
syllable.
II means-a certificate show
ing money is owed. signed by
the debtor.
II comes from-Latin de
bcntur." they owe.
10 is used like this-'-rhe al
lies will issue debenturcs for
the money they owe the United
States.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
Our Poets Corner
An Evergreen's Lament
For Verses Written Specially for
The Evening journal.
ANNIE Il. MnCHENER

I'm in the FIRE.
I thrill with fear;
They're burning me.
oh dear. on dearl
From the forest
One sunny day,
Men carried me
Oh, far away.
With many wreaths.
/ celebrate
A holiday,
That's very great.
Snatches OF song
And carols gay.
A dear child sings.
AS burn away.
Peace. and honor.
And JOY beside.
I help to bring
AT Christmas-tide.
I see the children
In their mad glee,
Dancing around
The shining tree.
Oh. little hand
You tossed me here,
oh. cruel fame
You blight and scarf
Fragrant. I came
With joyous cheer,
To help you greet
The glad New Year.
Ended my work
Burning away.
I rise as insence
This winter day.
The dear child loves me
/ hear her song:
Gather them for
MY wreath is gone"
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
G. A. R. COMMANDER
SERIOUSLY I'LL
Special to The Evening J Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal
MILFORD. Jan. 11.-W VA
Truitt. justice ~ the
OF North Milford. and depart
ment commander OF the @. A.
Il. of Delaware. IL IN at the home OF
his daughter. Mrs. Hersheli Holland,
on North Walnut street. He is suf
fering from congestion Of the lungs
Sarah Buckson. three years old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Chandeus
Buckson. OF Milford was badly
burned by falling against a hot
stove. Her right arm was burned
from the wrist to the elbow. HeI
condition Is not serious.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
INsTAIL soNs on VETERANs.

Local Camps OF the Sons OF Vet
Grams held joint installation Of
officers at Irish-American Hall, Mon
day night Members Of the Grand
Army. Union Veteran Legion and
Daughters Of Veterans we're present.
and a musical program was givn.
Evening journal., 1922-01-11
Eyes Tired?

II your eyes arc tired and ovcrworked; I;
if they itch, ache. burn or smart. go 10
any druggist and get a bottle OF Bon
Optic tablets. Drop one tablet in n
fourth OF a glass Of water and use as
directed 10 bathe the eyes. You will be
surprised at the rest, relief and comfort
Bon-Opto brings.
Note. Doctors say Bon-Opio strengthens evesirht
% per cent IN weeks time in many instances ard
back grarrntec.
Eckerd's Drug Store ~ this City can
always supply you.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
HONEY PHILOSOPHY FOR 1922.

It's raining, Lord, isn't that grand!
The grass will be greener, the cowsl
get refreshing food; they'll give more
nourishing milk and the little Riddles
of the slums will be healthier; the
crops1l grow, and everyone1l be more
prosperous.
The sun is shining. Lord, isn't that
grand! The world looks glorious
What about that picnic in the woods
"a cooling swim, a days ishin', a
spin in the fivver, or a ramDle
through the country lanes. Health in
the air, joy in every soul, inspiration
to do the work of the day in a cheer
full spirit.
It's cloudy. Gee, Lord, isn't thai
grand! How delightfully."- cool. An
the dust gone. A sprinkle of rain ano
then the sun will come out. Oh boy
there's somethin' in a cloudy day. :.
It's windy. Lord, isn't tina grand!
Listen to her whistle! Watch the
germs fly. Good old wind-health-
It's d%aybreak. Lord, isn't thai
grand See that glorious sunrise
good old sun-never fails'come on
boys, get busy.
It's moonlight. Lord. isn't thai
grand! Tranquil, soft, blossom-lader
air-that little sweetheart waitin' BY
| the hedgerow and-oh gee, isn't life
| worth Twin?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
WILL START WORK SOON ON
ROAD

1t has been planned, to start work
soon on the Richland-D ownstown sec
ton of the Downstown road by the
contractor, c. H. Earle Co., builders
of the Shore Road, who were awarded
the contract last week by the Board
of Chosen Freeholders on their bid OF
SAT- ,S62.42. AT the July meeting of
the Board the contract will be award
ed for the final section from Richland
TO Mays Landing, plans for which
have finally been approved.
Other bidders We're: sTri-State Con
struction Co., $439,36S'S7; Ross-Whe-
len Co, $~434,S92.9S; Standard Bitulithio
Co., S434, $4,000; Sutton Corson Co.,
s423,537.56.
Completion of this road, with the
building of the short section of State
Route IA at Mays Landing, connecting
it with the Mays Landing-Pleasantville
Road, will provide a second splendidly
paved highway to Atlantic City and
bring greatly increased traffic not only
from Philadelphia and West Jersey
but will link up paved roads to Penns-
grove, affording autoists from the
South a new and shorter route to the
shore.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
THE SORROWS OF
HOUSECLEANING

The average man looks at house
cleaning with impatient disapproyal.
He considers that the job was thor
oughly done last fall, so why must ii
be done over again now?
So, after the women folks have
scrubbed and swept all day with re-
morseless vigor, with no complaint of
the dusty and toilsome labor, he
comes home and finding his custom
airy nests and possessions disarranged,
begins to offer sulky complaints.
The housekeeping spirit, however,
is the heritage of good old-time house
wifery. The modern tiapper, whose
mind is more upon the arts of firta-
ton than upon those of domesticity,
may not, in future years, vex her hus-
band with these periodical turmoils.
But her mother was trained in a
severe school. She early ac-
quired a hatred of dirt. She brand
ishes the duster and the sweeper with
something of the joy manifested by
the knight of old when he set out
swinging his good sword to do glori-
Gus battle against the infidel.
The complaining man does not
know what he owes to this good
housewifery. 1t creates the sanitary
conditions that protect life and health
against the attack of disease.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
HEALTH IN THE COUNTRY.

1t has been claimed that the phys
ical examinations for the selective
draft revealed that the country boys,
as a whole, did not show up as well
as those from the cities. While some
may doubt this assertion, yet many
country fellows did not have the fine
physical condition that could be x
pected. The defects from which they
suffered were mostly needless, as
country life offers the best chances
for good physical development.
Many country children do not get
the attention that they need to
remove defects. Many are mouth
breathers, many need slight opera
lions for throat trouble, or they
should have dental work done, or they
may need to wear spectacles. The
pure air of the country can do won
ders, if it has a chance, but parents
and school authorities must see that
their youngsters have modern health
care.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
GETTING A FOR
GRADUATION

In thousands of schools and col
leges, graduating classes are now pre-
pairing for the great event of Com
mencement day. No other occasion
in life, save possibly marriage, will
seem of such tremendous import to
these young people.
They now approach a great land
mark of life, a time of fresh begin
nings, and face untried issues. But
young folks make these sharp breaks
with ease. Most of them are delight
ed to try their inexperienced wings.
Getting ready for graduation, in the
minds of some young women, means
principally long sessions with the
dressmaker, and a splendiferous dis
play of fine feathers. The girl of the
struggling home sometimes makes
more show than the one from the
abode of wealth. The former may
feel that this is her one chance to
show that she Is as good as anybody.
Her parents may sacrifice on h alb
solute necessities of life to give her
this splurgy send-off.
School authorities should try to per-
suade young people no to waste Fam
lily in this manner. The
necessity of providing costly gradual
ing clothes and incidentals has de-
tered many parents from sending
their children through the schools.
The principles of American democ-
racy would have every one of these
young women appear in a simple and
inexpensive gown, with special ap
plause for all who make these frocks
for themselves. Those that adopt
such ideas show that school training
has put some very wise ideas into
their heads.
Young people preparing for gradua-
ton should have their hearts or high
er purposes than dress or sports.
They should be anxious to keep up
their achievement in study until the
last day of school. They should not
be content merely to get by, but
should covet marks that will send
them out with honor.
The many young people of Pleas
antville who have this spirit, are OBJ
served with peculiar interest and
nrida apd 6danca that thev will
make their mark in the world.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17

to improve them, and they seem in
different to their appearance.
The community's interest in such
matters ought to be considered. 1t
seems unfair that a pail of dinginess
should be thrown over a neighbor-
hood, just because one property owner
is neglectful.
Public sentiment has no yet reach
ed the point where an owner could be
required to keep buildings in good
condition. 1t may come to that some
time. But business and civic organi-
cations might well demonstrate with
real estate owners who fail to coop
crate with town advancement by
maintaining their own property credit
ably. The owners, of course, may say
that they are unable to afford Inn
provements at present costs. But it
can usually be shown that poorly
maintained property is a poor invest
ment, and that better care brings re-
turns.
A little frank talk by influential citi-
zens with people who neglect their
holdings, has often resulted in the
improvements that the neighbors de-
sired. Possibly there are some own
ers in Pleasantville to whom the tact
full hint should be dropped that
shabby appearing property hampers
the progress of a community.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
j. E. KlAHRE MANAGER
OF FRUIT ASSOCIATION,

After a painstaking search the direc-
tors of the Jersey Fruit Growers Co
operative Association have secured j.
E. Klahre, of Hancock, Maryland, as
their general manager, to take 1mme-
date charge.
Mr.. Klahre has the training and eX-
p~erience which the directors have
been seeking, through various connec-
lions with the fruit industry in differ
ent parts of the United States. AS an
employee of the American Fruit Grow
ers, Inc, Mr.. Klahre has participated
in and been responsible for a number
of lines of fruit work. During the past
year he had the entire charge of grow
ing, harvesting, grading, packing and
shipping fruit in the Hancock, Mary
land, district. His wide experience IN
designing, building, rebuilding and
equipping modern packing houses will
be a valuable asset for the work in
New Jersey.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
INCOME TAX AUDITORS
ARE STILL NEEDED

The United States Civil Service
Commission states that, although a
number of examinations have been
held, there is still need for eligibles
to fill positions of auditor and inspec-
tor under the Income Tax Unit of the
Bureau of Internal Revenue, for duty
in Washington, ID. c., and in the field.
Another examination for these posi-
tions will be held on June IA through
out the United States. Entrance sal
aries range from $500 to $4,000 a
year.
Besides qualifying in accounting ex
perience and practical tests, appli-
cants must pass an oral examination
TO determine their personal fitness for
the work.
Full information and application
blanks may be obtained by commune
eating with the United States Civil
Service Commission, Washington, d.
c., or with the secretary of the Civil
Service Board at the postoffice or
Custom House in any city.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
AID FOR TOWNSHIP ROADS.

Beginning July l, the State aid for
township roads will be increased from
$4,000 to $4,000 per county, in accor-
dance with the bill passed by the last
Legislature. This will make a total of
S525, 900 which the State of New Jer-
sey contributes to the support of rural
roads.
The increase was obtained through
the efforts of the State Federation in
cooperation with the Grange. The
bill was written by the Federation
attorney and introduced by Senator
Agans. The money comes from the
automobile funds.
To obtain this aid the township
must provide 25 per cent of the costs
of building the roads in question and
assure the State Highway Commission
that the money will be spent for prop
er road construction. Any townships
which are interested in obtaining
these funds should write to Arthur
Bullock, State Highway Department,
Trenton, for an application blank.
The application should be made out
and signed by the township chairman
and the township clerk and returned
to Mr.. Bullock. 1t is still better, how
ever, if the township chairman, town
ship clerk and one or two other men,
bers of the Township Committee will
go to Trenton and personally inter
view Mr.. Bullock.
Sometimes we cannot measure the
efforts of the Federation and the
county boards in dollars and cents.
When they can be measured, however,
we find that the returns are many
times above the investment in county
board membership. There is probably
no investment the farmer has made
which has returned so large a divi-
dend as his county board membership
fee.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
THE IMPROVEMENT
OF EYESORES

a quite delicate community prob
len is created by the existence of
u~nattractive and ugly buildings. Most
cities and towns have their share of
structures of this type. They often
stand in conspicuous positions near
automobile routes and railroad lines.
They are noticed by visitors, and they
give strangers ~unfavorable impress
sions.
Some of these buildings are simply
dingy, and need coats of paint. APP
plying a pleasing color would work
wonders and turn a decadent looking
spot into a scene that appears alive
and hopeful.
In others the whole structure is
rickety, and needs either thorough re-
pairs, or else to be removed alto
gether. Yet the people who own such
properties will sometimes do nothing
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17

Park avenue. He learned the carpenter trade, and aherwaTd did some
contracting, having built quite a number of houses in Pleasantvile.
Early in life he became a n Official and has served many years n one
or another office. Up to about fourteen years ago he served as Bor-
ough Clerk of Pleasantvile, before the time of city government. He
was also Clerk of the Board of Education. incidentally, he has always
stood for the improvement of the public schools and is outspoken for
anything that will benefit the schools in any way.
About eight years ago he became Tax Collector, and is now serv-
seen the city grow from a struggling country village to its present
proportions, and believes there is a great future ahead for Pleasant
vile. He has made a splendid record in the office of Tax Collector,
and is looked upon to-day a s n of the leading citizens of the city.
In fraternal circles he maintains a great interest. He has served
as secretary of Excelsior Council, Junior Order of American Me.
chanics; financial secretary of Phil KeaTney Lodge, Knights of
Pythas; is a member of Union Lodge, Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, and the Woodmen of the World. He is affiliated with st.
Johns Methodist Protestant Church, being n officer of the Allen B.
Endicott Bible Glass, which includes in it's membership a large num-
Der of the business and professional me of the city. He possesses a
sunny, optimistic disposition, which causes him to keep the old
whom the old song can truthfuny be sung, For He's a jolly Good
Fellow"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17

III WOulu De feDTudry q, 1000.
web" says he cannot re-
member this circumstance in
his life, but from information
received he believes it to be
true. He first saw the light
of day at Bakersville. When
very young he removed to
Bargaintown, where he spent
his early life and attended
the Egg Harbor Township
school.
Like many another young
man of this section of the
State, Price early in life had
a longing for the s%ea-faring
life. He travelled the water
for a time, and saw many in
teresting things in Boston
and other Down East" ports.
He still retains a vivid recol-
lection of the days when he
sailed up and down the At
lantic Coast in a coaster"
Marrying Miss Annie M.
Fenton. he settled down in
that part of Pleasantville
which was once known as
Smiths Landing" on West
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
BY
Rev MA. MATTHEWS

SAVE THE NAVY.

Congress is now trying to destroy
the army and the navy. To destroy
either is a crime against common
sense, patriotism and courage. The
spineless sentimentalists have preach
ed pacifsm until Congress imagines
that all aus of war have been de-
stroyed. How foolish. We are only
in a prolonged armistice. We are just
as sure of another war in or before
1880 as we are that the earth will
turn on it's axis tomorrow We need
a strong army. The money is not
wasted. If you want economy put the
army of inefficient public officials in
the first line trenches and you will
then relieve the country of quite a
tax burden.
We should save the army. How
ever, if Congress destroys it we can
build another one more quickly than
W can build a strong navy. Save the
navy at any cost. Send every Con-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
N FOR WISHING.

Don't wish you could rent your prop
erty-Rent it.
Don't wish you could sell your house
or something else you have to dispose
of-Sell it
HOW
By using the Cent-a-Word Column of
The P~leasantville Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
BENEFIT EUCHRE.

This Wednesday evening there will
be a euchre held at st. Peters Parish
Hall at $50 O'Clock for the benefit OF
the Boy Scouts camping fund. Tick
cts will be 25 cents, and all are cor
daily invited to attend.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
The Real Question.

Fisherwoman-"Don't you want to
buy some fine crabs, sir? Look
they're all alive"
Summer Boarder-"Yes, but are
they fresh?"-Le Journal Amusant,
Paris.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17

Office Boy-"A man in the outside
Office says he has an attachment for
the typewriter"
Mr.. lShort-"Tell him to settle it
with her. His love affairs are no con-
Germ of mine."-Phila. Bulletin.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
CARD OF THANKS.

The family of the late Captain Amariah
Lake desire to express their thanks to
the many friends who expressed their
during the late bereavement.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17

gresham home who votes to destroy
it, and bury him in a grave of political
oblivion.
We should have a navy of one hun
bred thousand trained men plus Off
GERS. This nation will never be able
to reduce or destroy its navy. Water
on all sides and being a world power
make a big navy absolutely essential
to our peace, progress and prosperity.
If Congress reduces Jul navy and
thereby destroys its world position
you then will have an unmistakable
proof that Congress is composed of
towards unfit to be members of even
the Punkin Center town council.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17

Polly-"Why do they have knots on
the ocean instead of miles?"
Paul-"Because they couldn't have
the ocean tide without knots."-Phila.
Bulletin,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17
WEBSTER PRICE

If you ask Webster Price, the genial Tax Collector of Pleasant
vile, when he was born, his reply will invariably be ION Ground Hog
Day" If you could prevail upon him to give you the date of his birth
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-17

What al make a kitchen more at
tractiye than the Ill shining through
window curtains of bright checked
bingham?