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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

into cylinders, a foot long and six
inches in diameter. Each cylinder is
labeled with the kind of aggregate
used, the proportions of materials
| and the date OF making. These sam
Piles are filed away in a huge cham
Der which is kept at a constant tenn
perature, winter and summer. A
dense, fog-like spray from atomizers
attached to water pipes is played
over the cylinders day and nignt,
as long as they are in the room.
Some of these specimens are a few
days old-others have been there for
six or eight years. At times there
are as many as $4,000 cylinders in
the collection and it has been neces-
sary to construct another room DUR
ing the last few weeks.
Tested Under High Pressure
When taken from the curing room
the cylinders sic test go in various
ways and the results carefully noted
for bulletin Use and for ~presenta-
ton before various technical So
cieties. One of the big machines US
ed in these tests is capable of SUBJ
jecting the cylinders to a pressure of
zoe, 900 pounds, and there is now be-
ing installed another hugo machine
that can exert a pressure of 1000, 900
pounds. In 1t, entire walls Of con-
crete blocks and other materials can
be tested.
In contrast with these gigantic
testing machines thele are delicate
Instruments capable Of measuring
the sizes OF the minute particles o.
finely ground cement. BY means of
n N ais "a ~ 1x.yar l. hau Ennn IntNr,Afn-
ed that approximately six million
particles would be required to
a piece of glass one inch square
square If they could be laid in close
ly fitting rows. Then there is a
sieve machine consisting of various
sized sleeves. The finest of these is
so delicate that it is finer than silk
and will hold water. 1t has 40, 000
holes to a square inch.
An odd looking machine is used
to test small briquettes and measure
the strength of cement. 1t resembles
a n old fashioned scales, with a
bucket containing lead shot on n
arm and a counter-poise to balance
1t on the other. The shot run out
of the bucket until the weight re-
moved is sufficient to permit the
COunterpOlSe 10 DGedk the DflquelJS
held In the jaws of the machine.
A complete chemical department
Is a feature of the laboratory. There
a number of export chemists are
constantly at work on tests hat are
expected to throw new light on the
use of cement. Much valuable in
formation has already been develop
ed, and a program is being followed
hat will carry the researchers into
every nook and Granny of the var
ious problems.
At the present time about 80 men
are employed in the activities of the
laboratory. The results obtained
since the beginning of the work in
1914 are said to have been more than
satisfactory and greatly appreciated
by builders everywhere.
It is easy to believe that the in
formation brought OUT in this re-
search work, making . 1t easier for
people to use concrete, has had a
large part in increasing the use of
portland cement in this country
from S4.419 barrels in 1914 to more
than 116 100000 barrels in 1922.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

@. Is there n thing that can be
put in water thst VIII mak9 COT
flcwcrs keen longe. "A q. L.
A, The Department Of Agriculture
saws that nothing is better tina
fresh, cold water for flowers. The
water should be changed daily and
the stems of the flowers clipped.
In the case of roses, a piece OF ice
in the vase, will keep the buds from
opening so rapidly.
@. What lines of business were
followed by the four men who Start
ed the Rotary Club &c. C. H.
A. Three were business men-
one a coal dealer, n a merchait
tailo2. and one a mining operator.
The other was n professional male
a lawyer.
O. What is meant by a buttOu-
ear on a dog?-C. w.
A. This is a name applied to an
which falls over in front, conceal
ing the inside, as in fox terriers.
y. Did former President Wilson
sign the volstead act?-L. G.
A. The Volstead act was vetoed
by President Wilson. October ~,
1918 1t was passed over MS veto'
October rs, 1919
O.. As forests are cut, is the land
all turned over to agricultural pur-
posesf-J P. c.
A. The Forest Service says that
the United States contains some
465, 900, 900 acres of forest land.
timbered, cut-over and burned; and
that most Of this will always be for
est land. It's area is ample to grow
all tho wood needed for domestic de-
mands and export. Il 1t is kept
work growing trees
O, In what year did Benjamin
Franklin become a mason?-H. A.
D.
A. In the winter OF 1862.
Q.How large should a Kitchen be:
&C L. M.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26
OueAions-Answers

Any reader can get h answsr to
any question by writing rhs Perth
Ampoy Evening News lnformAIion
Bureau. Frederick j.. haskin. Oirsc.
for. Washington, D.. C. This ofsr ap.
plies strictly 10 information. the
medicinal nj financial trouplss u
does not attempt TO settle Domestic
troubles. nor to undertake exnsus-
tive research OH any subject. write
your question sislnly and or'etiy'
close two cents 10 stamps for return
postage. All ep,,es ae sect direc:
to the inouiIsr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26
stop Backache, Kidney Trouble

Stop Backache, Kidney TroubIe
Backache. Rheumatic Pains. dull
headache. tired feeling, too frequent
urination, discolored o. strong odor
are symptoms of kidney and bladder
trouble. az was always having a
backache which caused me great suf-
fering," writes Mrs. Feber, Medford,
Mass. could not sleep and at times
I could not stand straight. Tried
Foley Kidney Pills and found relief"
Stop backache, kidney and bladder
troubles with Foley Kidney Pills.
Sold everywhere.--adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26
The Old Town
Street by Street-Know Your City
STREET

Huntington street extends from
the tracks of the Pennsylvania raul
road west to those of the Central
Railroad of New Jersey. The street
was laid out in 1891 by c C. HON.
mann. The street although quite
thickly populated is not paved and
has no regulation sidewalks or curb
ing. There r a few private side
walks. however Only a few shade
trees are found on this thorough
fare.
A watch, the face of which is
smaller than a ten cent piece, Is
designed to be worn as a scarf pin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

- WHY WILL YE DIE2:-As 1 live, saith the Lord God
| have no pleasure in the death of the wicked Turn yG,
turn ye from your evil ways for why will ye die, 0 house OF
Israel?-Ezekiel 33:11.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

China's president fed from Picking
while no one was peeking.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

Z. Flores Magnon is a man held
in Mexico for sedition instead OF a
new nickel cigar.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

Louisville, KY, wool dealers were
fined. Tried to pull the wool over
the governments eyes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

We suggest the Dempsey Gibbons
winner fight this Pennsylvania man
who has 20 wives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

Theimaginative man who writes
seed catalogs has started writing
summer resort folders.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

New amount of German marks you
get for a dollar looks more like a
baseball score by innings.
Labor shortage in the wheat fields
is going against the grain.
Louisville, KY, wool dealers were
fined. Tried to pull the wool owe
the governments eyes.
China's president fed from Picking
while no n was peeking.
We suggest the Dempsey Gibbons
winner fight this Pennsylvania man
who has 20 wives.
Z. Flores Magnon is a man held
in Mexico for sedition instead of a
new nickel cigar.
Theimaginative man who writes
seed catalogs has started writing
summer resort folders.
Diamondopolis was arrested in In
diana, but not, as one would suppose,
for running our alphabet.
Los Angeles poetess married the
sun. Hope he makes it hot for her.
Summer is passing. Now and then
you read where some stream claims
its second swimmer.
Legislator Celler, of Brooklyn, has
entered the booze war, so you can
guess where he stands.
Auto speeders are making Sunday
a day of putting to rest.
Very practical hot weather cos
tune is a bath tub full of water.
Ty Cobb says it takes inspiration
to win a ball game. Others say it
takes p~erspiration.
Great Britainhas paid us $40, 000,-
600. Enough for the Leviathan to
make 70 trial trips.
Wichita, Kas., cops claim a man
named Drumm took 81, 100000 and
tried to beat it.
On, HarQlnS trip the
west he will get 15,057 miles out of
about is speeches.
Toxic radio fans heard people
singing in New York, where they
have something to sing about.
Greatest optimist on record so far
is a st. Louis man who was caught
stealing heavy underwear.
They are filming the Ten Com
mandments, but movie censors may
cut out four or FIVE.
While hog prices are down to the
1911 level, hogs evidently have moth
ing to do with pork.
Opium dealer arrested in Florida
was caught mapping by the cops.
Some day they are going to arrest
lightning bugs for not keeping their
tail lights burning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

Labor shortage in the wheat fields
is going against the grain.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

New amount of German marks you
get for a dollar looks more like a
baseball score by innings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

Diamondopolis was arrested in In
diana, but not, as n would suppose,
for running our alphabet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

Los Angeles poetess married the
sur. Hope he makes it hot for her.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

Some day they are going to arrest
lightning bugs for not keeping their
tail lights burning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-26

Opium dealer arrested in Florida
was caught mapping by the cops.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Along with the dedication versc
which was placed on the corner stone
Thursday was a tribute to Mr.. Irish
paid by his employees for his leader.
ship work and friendship. They ex'
pressed their loyalty, confidence and
esteem for him. The tribute to Mr.
Irish follows:
"Know all men by these greetings
that, whereas; Bertram Garriette
Irish has within the last sixteen years
improved. plated, named and sold the
following additions in the city Of San
Antonio: Alta Vista, Beacon Hill
Terrace. Blanco Terrace. Bracken
ridge Place, Cecilia Heights, Collins
Court, Dreiss Addition. Eastholmc
Liberty Place. Lorraine Place, North.
oven, Northridge, Northview, Perish
ing Place, Greensboro Place. South
olme, The Highlands, Trinity Heights
Victory Heights. West Highlands
Westholme, Zarzamora Heights and
Montclair, and,
Whereas be has been true and
steadfast friend of the homebuildet
and has made il possible for thousands
to own their homesites on easy terms
without interest, and
sWhereas we feel a deep apprecia.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

| the north end of the living room will
be a circular shaped palm room. The
floor of the palm room will be carried
out in a black-blue tile with narrow
gold strips placed between tile. The
walls Of palm room will be wainscoat-
ed with dark blue-green tile with
orange colored cap at top. The cell
ing of this room will be arched. A
loggia will be placed on the east side
of the living room with n connecting
circular terrace. A dining room will
be placed on the left hand side of the
reception hall and connecting will BE-
pantry. kitchen, servants porch and
store room. The main stairway will
lead out Of the reception hall. A
rear entrance will be under the recep-
ton hall.
The second floor will contain four
II feet long and 80 feet wide. To
bed rooms and two sleeping porchcs.
All bath rooms will be finished with
tile and will have shower baths.
Floors in the principal rooms except
in the reception hall will be of oak.
All walls and ceilings in the principal
rooms will be carried out in decora-
tive paster and tinted in light colors.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

In defeating b. G. Irish's The
Highland" to the foremost home
builders Of the world, Mother and
Father, the above dedication verse
on parchment paper was placed in
the corner stone which was laid in the
Highlands Tuesday. Dedication SER
vices were held Thursday morning at
which Mayor Black delivered the
opening address.
The Highlands, located south OF
Highland Park bounded by Highland
Boulevard on the North is destined to
become one Of the most beautiful resi-
Dental districts in San Antonio pro-
yided the large number Of prospective
home builders who have already pur-
chased lots there carry out their build
ing plans. Every improvement has
been placed on the property which
enhances its attractiveness to the home
builder. -t
Probably one Of the most intensive
advertising campaigns ever launched
in San Antonio on lot sale was un-
derway by Mr.. Irish Just before open,
ing The Highlands and as far as it is
known this is the first time that n
lot sale has been advertised on bill
boards in San Antonio. =
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

ton for his interest in our success and
welfare,
BE IL resolved by his employees
assembled at 401 Navarro street in
the City Of San Antonio, Bexar Coun-
ty, Texas, that We express to him
anew in writing, with this resolution,
our loyalty, confidence and esteem for
him and his leadership in work and
friendship and,
BE IL further resolved that copy
Of these resolutions &c deposited in the
cornerstone at the entrance to the
Highlands and that copy Of them be
presented TO him.
"witness our hands and hearts this
the fifth day Of April, 1923, A D.,
Winifred L. Williams, saleslady; A. J.
Amestoy. contracts. Ernesto A. Del
Vale, Mexican additions, Adolph
Stein, salesman; II. A.. Stein, secre-
tsry treasurer; Leon Stein. salesman /:
w. r. Willim. general manager; Oil
via Garcia. stenographer Mrs. Betty
Gambler, cashier: w. ID. Walker.
[bookkeeper A. G. Lowe, salesman !;
Tom II. Etheridge Jr.. manager sales
and publicity; J. u. Ethcridge, sales
man; Emily Fl. Kadies. telephone ;
Edward b. Pate, Highlands office !;
Cadwallader & Coulter, advertising.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

ways puzzles the prospective builder.
The best guide TO the size-by which
is primarily meant the number OF
rooms--is a decision upon the num-
Der Of bedrooms. Two, three or four
bedrooms you can scarcely contem-
plate building a house with less than
two, and for the ordinary family,
four chambers should be entirely ade-
quate.
OF the making Of house plans, like
the making Of books. there seems to
be no end. One would think that all
possible plots for books had been ex-
hausted long ago-and there are those
who say they have. Likewise, every
kind Of house has had itself construct
ed until person who desires TO erect
home entirely distinctive and in
dividual must call to his aid a most
unusual architect.
Distinction in other things, how
ever, is generally held to be Of more
value than being individual in the mat.
ter of house styles. A reasonable
conformity to the neighborbood houses
provided of course that they have
been constructed in good taste--is
more 10 be desired than utter differ
entness.
Each house will then contribute
something of value TO the others. Moth
Ing is more discouraging. to the advo-
Gates of the city beautiful than a
long row OF houses, built after factory
methods, as alike as peas in pod.
There is no necessity for the lack OF
diversity. for there are scores Of plans
which admit of different treatment of
precisely similar building lots. Be diff
ferent. but not too different.
Another point not to be overlooked
in the location Of the house upon the
lot is with respect TO the sun and the
prevailing winds il the locality is a
warm one in the summer time.
Porch TO Face Sun.
The porch on the house should GER
tainly not face north, where IL will be
shut away from the sun. Probably the
porch will be of the most service TO
the occupants of the home IL il is on
the east side of the house; il will then
be shaded in the afternoon when the
housework is done. Likewise, il the
kitchen is on the west side OF the
b use, IL will be much more pleasant
and cooler during the summer months.
There was a day not so very long
ago when builders We'd with each
other in trying to see how many orna.
ments, gimcracks and curlycues could
be put upon a house. Very often a
fancy lattice ran from the peak of the
roof to the caves; the porch was
groaning with its load Of gingerbread.
That day is happily past, and good
taste and sense has supplanted the
gaudiness of former generation. Sim
plicity in architecture has been found
to have a lasting appeal That is why
80 many houses today are built along
the Colonial and simple lines Of a
century ago; experience with the
fancy and bizarre designs has con.
WINGED both the architects and the
home owner that they were homes,
only in spite Of their appearance.
Choosing the Plan.
Bearing In mind these points, one
should proceed to study house plans
II is one OF the most fascinating and
engaging Of diversions. There are q
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

The new residence for Mr.. and Mrs
David Straus, pictured above, is bein:
constructed in Monte Vista, corner oil
Linwood avenue and Belknap Place
Atlee Il. & Robert NJ. Ayres are the ar
chitects.
When completed this home will be
one of the show places of San An.
tonic, according to Mr.. Ayres. 1t is
situated on one of the highest points
in Monte Vista. The style of archi-
lecture will be modified italian. The
house is to be two stories and base
ment. The outer walls will be of tile
and will be finished in cream color
stucco. The roof will be of Spanish
tile in variegated colors.
This residence will be III" shaped
and will face south on Linwood ave-
nue.. The main entrance will lead
into reception hall that is IA feet
by % feet, the floor of which will be
black and white marble. The walls
will be finished with Caen stone. The
ceiling of the reception hall will be
formed Of groined arches. On the
side of the reception hal,
will be a living room which will be
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
LOT IS FIRST
CONSIDERATION
IN BUILDING
Care Should Be Taken to
Select a Desirable
Location.
Size COMES NEXT
Best Guide to This Is De.
cision Upon Number
Of Bedrooms.
Size COMES NEXT

The sage advice to catch your rabbit
before making rabbit pie may well be
duplicated in any advice concerning
thee construction OF q house. First
get your lot, one generous enough for
your needs and in as desirable a loca.
ton as possible.
Building a house, except for the
very wealthy, is certain to be a com.
promise. You would rather build il
In the more expensive manner In q
more desirable location; but very nat.
urally the limitations of your pocket
book must be considered.
Assuming that you have not yet
purchased your building lot you are
then unrestricted in your choice. Keer
in mind the transportation to and
from your work, look TO the schools,
churches and parks, and consider, II
you can, the future of the neighbor-
hood.
A lot may best be chosen il you
already have in mind the type OF
house you intend to build. Building
lots are wide or narrow, sometimes
upon q corner, and others are in the
center of the block. Remember that
the site. will inevitably affect the de-
sign and perhaps the size and shape
OF your house. II your lot is narrow
by all means do not contemplate the
construction of house that is wide.
The. effect will be cramped.
IL you own an automobile or con-
template the purchase Of one at some
future time, do not overlook the ga.
rage facilities at the time you build
Many houses have been designed with
combined garages, and other plans
are laid out TO call for n garage with
an adequate roadway TO il, to be con.
structed with the home or even al
some future time.
The size Of the house nearly al
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
ScOBEY TO BUILD HOME
Mint Director Buys Alamo Heights
Site and Will Improve Soon.

y. E. Scobey. director Of United
states mints. viii build a home in
Alamo. Heights in the near future.
according TO w, b. willim, general
manager for B. G. Irish, real estate
man.
Mr.. Willim, who sold the property
last week, says that Mr.. Scobey an
bounced upon the purchase Of the site
that his Intentions are ia construct
s{$fb, 900 home there. The property
recently acquired by Mr.. Scobey is
rcatet On the corner Of Joliet and
IT. Denis streets. Mr.. Scobey Is said
60 have paid Mr.. Willim $4,000 cash
ior the. domestic.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
Building Less Active.


Among the numerous curious stories
told by Lady Butler, the battle painter.
In her book. IAN Autobiography Is a
reminiscencc OF the fleet at Devonport
eat the port admirars ] was TO learn
that in the navy you mustn't ssind up
for our sovereiRn's health, by order OF
william Nv. This resulted one evening
In our sitting for The King and stand
ing up for The Kaiser There we're the
German admiral and officers present. I
thought that very unfortunate" In a
foot-note Lady Butler says: Some one
has explained TO me. with what authority
I cannot tell, that The Sailor King gave
this order to his officers with royal tact.
being we'll aware that they could no more
stand, at that period OF the dinner, than
he could himself
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

A wide terrace will be placed IN
front of the house and will have a rec
tile floor and white stone balustrade
and steps. The floor in loggia and
other terraces will be covered with
tile. All floors in kitchen and paiftf!
will be Linotile.
A garage with servants quarters
and spaces for three cars will be
placed in the northwest corner of the
gDunds.
1t is planned to place q sunken gar
den and fountain on the north side OF
the house.
The house will be heated with vapor
steam and special plumbing fixtures
will be placed in all bath rooms.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Bearing In mind these points, one
should proceed to study house plans.
1t Is one Of the most fascinating and
engaging OF diversions. There are q