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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03
THOUCHTLESSNESS

1t was a sale of blouses they were having at the big de-
partment store of their city. Mildred and her friend Eleanor
were looking them over most carefully. They were all such
bargains and so attractive they could hardly decide which
they preferred.
Finally they came across a navy blue one that was just
right in style but not in size. The sweet faced, pleasant man
nered little salesgirl who had been graciously and patiently
waiting on them, hunted around among the piles of vari-
colored blouses until she found the right size for Mildred.
alright, I'll take that" Mildred replied to the sales
girl, as she showed her the blouse in her size.
Eleanor thought she saw a shade of disappointment pass
over the countenance of the gracious little salesgrl at Mil
dred's cool, business like manner. But perhaps Eleanor only
imagined it. She was always seeing these fine shades of ex-
preston and pouring out her sympathy on humanity, she
told herself.
AS Mildred paid the salesgirl she said, "I'n be back for
my package in a few minutes. I want to look at something
at the jewelry counter"
Coming back in a few minutes Mildred, in a high strident
voice, exclaimed to Eleanor as she approached the waist coun-
ter. els this tall dark clerk the one who waited on me,
Eleanor? l never can remember which one waited on me.
They all look alike to me-"
And this time Eleanor didn't imagine the hurt, crestfall-
en-, disappointed expression on the face of the patient little
salesgirl as coming up to Mildred with her package she said,
"No, l am the one who waited on you, Madame"
Just a little thoughtlessness but how it can hurt and
discourage!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03
BROADCASTS
BY LORA KELLY
Those Snappy Derbies

The bowler hat Is coming back.
That's the cheerio news from old
Lunnon, doncha know, and Ameri-
can men will hasten to follow the
dictates of that style center.
A bowler in London is called a
derby in this country by the men,
and an abomination by women who
have an eye for the artistic.
No man has any right to perpe-
trate a single haw-haw over any
fashion women may elect to wear as
long as he adorns his own pate with
the hard hat.
There are few masculine faces
with the requisite bloom of youth
and full complement of curves nec-
essary to carry off this difficult
style successfully. julius Caesar
would never have been the success
full soldier that he was had derbies
been in style around Rome in his
day. We doubt IL he could have
built his well-known bridge with
such a handicap.
D When Romeo went to call on Ju-
Jet he wore no such c~ontraption;
neither did Anthony when he set
forth to accompany Cleopatra to a
dinner-dance.
Everything has a psychology"
ALbdOilCQ ~ IL IiiSoC o0Job
SO there is doubtless a real reason
for male persistency in sticking to
the derby as one of the standard
parts of a mans wardrobe.
Possibly he finds in it's uncom-
promising, I'm beautiful lines a GER
tain ruggedness of character which
we poor weak women will never I'M
derstand.
Perhaps he feels it to be an adj
iunct to courtship, a sort OF mascu-
line assertiveness which Is a hang
pver from his cavemen days.
He no doubt views 1t in the am
light Of affectionate regard as his
most ancient and smelliest pipe
his declaration of manly indepen-
dence, untrammeled by any effem-
lnate influence.
Copyright, 1923 by Public Ledger
Company
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03
Children Program
For Woman S Club

The regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Club will be held In the Pres
byterian chapel Monday afternoon,
at $3.50 o'clock, with the president.
Mrs. Frank Dorsey, presiding. 1t
will be "Children's Afternoon" and
every member of the club may bring
their children without payment Of
the usual guest fee.
The meeting will open with the
singing of the club song. and will be
followed by a short business session.
Miss Dorothy Terhune, of Wood
bridge, will entertain with a piano
selection. Miss Julia Carder, of New
York; will speak on "Children's
Books" The talk will be followed
by three dances. A Russian dance
will be given by Ruth Bitter, a sym
Dol dance by Dorothy Hall, and a
Dutch number will be given by Ger
trude Olsen and Mae Reynolds. The
concluding number of the program
will be story telling by Miss Jean
E. Carroll, of greensboro.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03
What South Amboy
Women Are Doing

SOUTH AMBOY, Nov. 3.-The
members of the South Amboy Wo-
mans Club held a delightful party
at the city hall on Thursday after
noon of this week, at which time
MessHs. Kelly and McAlinden, Perth
Amboy gave a fine demonstration
of their Chambers f~ireless gas range.
A delicious roast beef luncheon
was served, consisting of hot roast
beef, mashed potatoes, lima beans,
celery, radishes, hot buns, pie and
coffee. All the cooking was done
on the range demonstrated by the
Perth Amboy women by Mrs. Less
lauer and Mrs. Kennedy, also of that
city. and the luncheon was we'll en-
joyed by everyone. The tables were
decorated and arranged by the Home
Economics Department.
Following the luncheon reports
were made by Mrs. S. Newton, chair
man of the Sunshine Department,
and Mrs. w. S. I~ngraham, chairman
of the Gift Shop, of the bakery ana
gift shop sales held recently.
1t was announced that the ex-
ecutive board will meet at the home
of President Mrs. j.. Arthur Apple
gate on Thursday afternoon, Noyem-
Der 13 at 3:45 O'Clock.
Miss Sallie O'Connor is at present
the recipient of many congratula-
tons for the splendid success real
lied at the dance held on Wednes-
day night, under the auspices of the
Catholic Daughters of America. Miss
O'Connor was chairman of the at
fair.
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Pro-
~gressive fire company will hold a
regular meeting on Wednesday aft
ernoon at 3 O'Clock at the fire house.
A meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary
OF the Luke A. Lovely Post No. 60,
will be held in the rooms on David
street on Tuesday night at s o'clock.
Important business will be trans
acted at a meeting of the st. Mar
tha's Guild to be held at the Parish
House on Wednesday night at 3
O'Clock. All members are requested
to be present.
Mrs. A. c. Brady and her Sunday
school class of the First Methodist
Episcopal church will hold a bakery
sale at the basement of the church
on John street, next Friday after
noon,
At the city hall on Monday after
noon the Ladies' Auxiliary Of the
South Amboy hospital will hold a
meeting at which time reports of
the recent bazaar will be given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03
What Perth Amboy
Women Are Doing
In Club Activities

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Jun
Tor Club will hold their regular
meeting Monday night at the home
of Mrs. Lear in Lawrie street. I'm
p%ortant business will be discussed.
This afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock
in the building owned by T. W..
Brown in King street, the Home for
the Aged Auxiliary will hold a food
sale. Mrs. Victor Christofferson will
be In charge and Mrs. Charles
Skidmore will have charge of the
apron booth. Home made cakes,
breads, pies. biscuits and other
goodies will be placed on sale at a
nominal cost.
Any member of the Woman's Club
who is DESTROYS of joining the La
dies Chorus of the club should
communicate with Mrs. Maxwell
MacMichael chairman of the music
department. The first rehearsal was
held Thursday at the home of Mrs.
MacMichaeI.
The Girls Club will hold its reg
ular meeting in the auditorium of
the public library Monday night,
with the president, Miss Jane
Warren presiding. 1t will be
Initiation night" for new
members. Miss Ruth Larsen has
charge of arrangements. A social
time will follow and refreshments
will be served by the committee in
charge. At the business session u
date for the card party will be de-
cided upon and the annucI guest
night" of the club will be discuss
ed. All new members are asked to
wear gym boomers and MILDLY
blouses Monday night.
The local Council of Jewish Wo-
men will have a new innovation
this year, in forming the literary
and dramatic society, under the
leadership of Mrs. Morris Gluck. If
there is my member of the council
who wishes to join this organization,
they should submit their nam to
Mrs. Gluck at once. The society will
study lives of great men, book re-
views and other literature of in
terest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

great deal and especially In winter
time, the shoes will have to be
heavier. There are a number of
good children's shoes on the market.
made with a regard for the shape
of the growing child's foot. A lace
shoe is better than a button one, be-
cause it allows for changes Of stock
ings, underwear, while buttons, OBJ
viously, remain in stationary posi-
ton. A patent leather shoe is bad
for daily wear. If one must allow a
child to wear patent leather for
dress, at least let it be for this alone
and keep the common leather shoes
for hard wear. Patent leather Is air
tight and causes sweating and ten
derness of the feet, also extreme
chilling.
The person who thinks that just
any old kind of a shoe Is all right
for the child is laying up a store OF
foot troubles to furrow that child's
smooth brow in later years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03
YOUR BABY AND MINE
By MYRTLE MEYER ELDRED
Improving ChiIdrcn's Feet

improving CIll1OfcnS EcCb
There are few things lovelier than
a baby's feet. But very shortly after
shoes are worn the feet change, and
the adult who a boast of faultless
and unblemished feet Is in the min
GRITTY. Lately we have taken deeid-
edly more Of an interest in feet. They
have. become something more than
deformities to be hidden in shoes.
We have let them out, so to speak,
found how tremendously much more
comfortable and good looking feet
can be in shoes that are large
enough and conform to the shape of
the foot, instead of the other way
around.
The time to start conserving foot
health is with the tiny baby. Even
too tiny to think of shoes. The bones
are so soft and pliable that blankets
which hang heavily or bind them are
sufficient to change their shape. Put
a roll of newspapers at the foot OF
the baby's bed, or a roll of blanket
and let the coverings hang on 1t IN
stead of on the tiny feet.
Encourage the baby to walk bare
footed, watching how he grips his
tiny toes and then keep this in mind
when buying shoes, allowing them
to be large enough and soft enough
so that he still is able to grip"
Children whose ankles have a tend
ency to bow in toward eac other
should have the soles made slightly
thick on the inner side SO hat they
win have to walk more pigeon-toed
and therefore do away with this bad
and dangerous habit. Toeing out is
directly against nature and people
who toe out habitually have noun
famous foot troubles, pronated
ankles, fallen arches, everything.
Soft moccasins are a splendid
choice for a first shoe. When the
child runs around out Of doors a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

Betty Cut-out had just laid down
her dessert spoon at the supper ta-
BILE when a scratching and tapping
sounded at the door. Mr.. Cut-out
wen too open it and he, like every
body else exclaimed with surprise
to see a chicken as big as a person
come stepping in.
This is what the bird said after
first making a bow and Tapping her
wings: 81 am only one of the many
prize fowls that will be on exhibit
at the Community Poultry Show
next Monday in Mr.. William Govt
outs backyard. There will be a
choice specimen in every pen. Pre-
pare for a big time!"
AS the chicken turned to go out
again Betty saw it wink at Billy and
Billy whispered, "Good work Marj!"
Marjorie advertises the Poultry
Show in a tan Buff %Orpington cos
tune. Look Monday for a pet hen!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

We are able to offer OUT
readers now a new leafiet on
feeding. How the baby should
be fed from the time he Is Z
months to 3 years Is included in
this Zip. Any of the readers of
This department may have IL Ly
send y "a self-nddressed, stamp
ed envelope tho loose stamps)
and asking for It.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03
Re prennred for Coughs

"flu' is upon you. Take care of The
little cough or cold and prevent the
big one. or an attack of FLU" Rear
in mind Foley's Honey and Tar. the
safe and sur remedy for coughs,
colds, bronchial and throat troubles
and coughs resulting from "flu."
E'oley's Honey and Tar-the largest
selling cough remedy in the World
free from opiates. Get the genuine
refuse substitutes.
Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03
Poor Mans Pudding
ing will be followed with the serving
of refreshments.

The usual meeting day of the
Women's Christian Temperance I'm
ion falling on election day it has
been postponed for one week and
will be held on Tuesday, November
10. at the home OF Mrs. William L.
Conover of Front street. At this
meeting the Matawan Union will be
guests of the local organization.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03
Leading Reins

Leading Reins
One Mother Says:
My two children are close to-
gether in age, and 1 found it hard
to give the older one proper exer-
else while the baby still rode in a
coach. Finally 1 bought a pair of
leading reins and 1 attached longer
straps to them, then, placing the
older child in harness so he could
not wander too far, I can take them
both in the park at the same time.
Copyright, 1928, Associated Edi-
kora.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

Mrs. A. NJ. Brown has been ap-
pointed a member of the executive
committee of the Monmouth county
chapter of the American Red Cross.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03
O DIX'S LETTER BOX
The Woman Who Mistook Love Making
for a Prorosal-on the Fascination of
W~idows-Advice to a Sensible
Young Man With False Teeth

DEAR DOROTHY DIX m q widow of sxtyftve, and trust you will
not think M foolish, for 1 want your best advice. A year ago this month
I attended a club dance, and was introduced to a gentleman of sxty-seven
years. We danced together often and found pleasure lin each others com
pany. After that we attended church every Sunday together. He was all
devotion, and oon declared his love, and 1 never had any doubt Of his In
tenuons. But one evening about a month ago he met another woman. %
whom ne has bee devoted eve since, and when l reproached him with
this he excused himself with the cowardy reply, why. W e ire not n
gagged. l am a free man." Now, Hiss Dix, I want you to tell mel has time
changed the form If a proposal? Is a woman entitled to think she Is n
gagged o a mar who tells her that he loves her and plans their future home
together, or does he have to say the odfashioned words; will you be
my wife?" a DOUBTING WIDOW,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

Lady Colfax Rebecca Lodge No. 13
will hold a Halloween social in the
lodge Don on Front street next
Monday evening. The event prom
ises to be a merry n and each
member has been given the privilege
of bringing a guest. A social even
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

The ladies of the Reformed church
are announcing their annual supper
to be held in the church house on
November q.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

Mrs. Vadin Curtis of Atlantic
street entertained the Doreas Society
of the First Baptist church at her
home on Thursday afternoon. The
usual business session was conducted
following which a social hour took
place and refreshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03
Keyport Women's
Social Activities

KEYPORT, Nov. 3:-The handi-
craft department of the Keyport
Literary Club met with the presi-
dent, Mrs. Edgar Z. Hoose, on Thurs
day afternoon and received instruc-
tion in sealing wax work. Miss
Margaret Bedle is chairman OF the
department and Mrs. Edith v.
Wyckoff vice chairman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

Miss Nan V. C. Mckinney, of
Maple Place, will entertain the
Thought Club at her home on Mon
day evening when a literary program
will be presented.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

The financial returns of the NOV
ing picture entertainment given on
Monday evening by the Keyport I'm
%provement Association are as yet in
complete but 1t is expected that at
least 500 will have been cleared by
the event,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

Answer:
Good gracious, sister, I should think that a woman of
sixty-ffve-and a widow would be wise enough to the ways
of men to know that al. love talk is just hot air that signifies
nothing unless it is backed up with an honest-to-goodness
proposal.
Men make love because they want to please and flatter
a woman, or because they think themselves romantic and
poetical, and fancy themselves in the Romeo role, but they
have no intention whatever of marrying until they definitely
ask the particular woman they desire to marry them, and set
the wedding day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

Just take It from me, sister, that every man who intends
to marry a woman mentions matrimony every time he sees
her. More than that, he grows eloquent and persuasive on
the subject, and urges it on her immediate attention, and If
he doesn't discourse on the subject, you may be very sure that
he doesn't mean business. When a man wants a thing he
asks for 1t. Lovemaking is just a game. 1t means nothing
until a man clinches it with a willy you be miner"
DOROTHY DIX.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

MY DEAR DOROTHY DIX-Win you tell m e why widows III more
attractive than single women? It GEMS t o m that the widows get all
the attention paid to them, while 1 merely sit and look n Why is II
that a widow al always marry while a single woman of her W age
and who is just as good looking, has no chance to get a husband?
SPINSTER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

1t is an amazing thing how women bamboozle themselves o n this sub
ject. L get hundreds of heart-broken letters from women who write ne
some man, who has been coming to see them for years, and mon
opoIZing their society," and who has told them innumerable times that he
loved them, has suddenly gone off and married some other woman or
has quit coming to SCI them. He never mentioned matrimony" wall these
women, but I always thought he meant to marry me. I thought we we're
engaged"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

Don't kid yourself for a minute, son. into thinking that yo
doesn't know you've got false teeth. She has been perfectly awar
since five minutes after you met her. Why, you couldn't fool a girl
a thing like that to save your life, so all your worry about whet
tell her or not is that much borrowed trouble.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-03

At the city hall on Monday after
noon the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
South Amboy hospital will hold a
meeting at which time reports of
the recent bazaar will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

A m ong the new type of girls in the summer revues can be found Nancy Carroll. She is of the smiling, frank and ingenious cherub va- riety. The Shubert execu- tives say that they have said good-by to the chunky, m u scular pony and flip fapper girls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-21
IS HELD.
IN Staying
CHARGE
James Bruce, 10, Is Alleged to
Have Beaten Aged Woman
to Death.
BY international News Service.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 2l. -
Pleading not guilty. James Bruce,
nineteen. formerly of Lansing, Mich,
was bound over to the Franklin
county grand jury without bond in
municipal court late yesterday
charged with first degree murder.
Bruce is accused of killing Mrs.
Sarah Davis, an aged Columbus
woman, on December 5, last.
Bruce, it is alleged, went to the
home of Mrs. Davis and asked for
something to eat. After it had been
given him, however. he demanded
money, it is charged. When Mrs.
Davis refused, her assailant is said
to have beaten her over the head
with a brick, causing injuries which
resulted in her death, a few days
later.
Attorneys for Bruce said they
would attempt to establish an alibi
for the young man, and prove that
he was at home asleep at the time
the alleged attack on Mrs. Davis
occurred.
The father and brother Of young
Bruce were here from Lansing for
the arraignment yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-21

goes, the Borah- Norris Wheeler fac
ton will contend that, even It
proven, it should not constitute an
insuperable barrier to Russian rec
ignition. They plan TO draw some
sarcastic illusions to other 'propa-
ganda" floated in the United States
by countries with which the United
States has full relations, notably the
debt cancellation literature.
There is but little doubt that the
Foreign Relations Committee, now
composed of ten Republicans, seven
Democrats and one F'armer-Labor
Senator, will support Senator Lodge
and the foes of recognition. 1t is
believed that not more than six
or seven of the committee mem
bers would favor recognition. This
will lead probably to a majority and
minority report, and thus call for
showdown on the floor on the
adoption or rejection of the report,
which automatically would dispose
of the Borah resolution stating that
'it is the sense of the Senate" that
Russia should be recognized.
Borah will receive the support Of
not only the small Progressive
group, but a number of both Re-
publican and Democratic Senators
from the agricultural West who have
visions of Russian markets opening
up to absorb the surplus grains
and products of the farm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-21

Ever Popular Furnishings-Let that be your
remembrance for father, brother, sweetheart, or
any other him" this Christmas Our courteous
statesmen at your service and will be glad to
make suggestions and help you select just the right
thing Gifts appropriately boxed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-21
GERNANORPHAN
FINDS HOME
IN WEST
Five-Year-OId Awaits First
Visit of Santa in House of
Foster Parents.
BY w. F. SULLIVAN,
International News Service.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 21.-
Little Willie Durham, five years
old, orphaned while in his swaddl-
ing clothes at Coblenz, Germany
during the war, will know the
meaning of Santa Claus this year
for the first time.
Santa has been denied to Willie
during his brief life because he
never had a real home before. But
fate at last was kind and pro
vided daddy, mamma and a real
home in time to get things ready
for the visit from Santa this year.
! OF course Willie is excited. In
fact, more than one heart is beat.
ling fast as the ocean trip, a jour
ney by rail from New York and a
wedding led up to the reunion of
three excited but happy souls in
time to have Christmas in the real
home.
Is Learning English.
Willie, who never had known a
real mother or father, has been in
this country only a few days. He
chatters in German as he plays
with his toys on the floor of his
new home. but he is learning to
say papa and mama"
They are his foster parents. The
mother, who is also Willie's aunt,
was a conductorette in Germany
when Willie was playing on his
nursey cot in an orphanage at Cob.
LEM. The babe, acting in the role
of cupid, made possible the Christ
mas reunion. Daddy, who is Myron
Durham, was member of the
American forces in occupied Ger
many. One day he visited the
orphanage~ and was attracted by
the infant whose mother had died
few days before. The baby's
aunt wanted to adopt the child,
and when Durham also volunteered,
Il joint adoption was effected.
Romance Followed.
Just as story books would tell
it, romance followed and there
was a marriage. The marriage,
however, was not recognized by
army transport officials, and when
Durham departed for America he
was forced to leave his wife and
adopted child behind.
The soldier-father said he would
send for them later. Durham owned
a ranch in Arizona, but had sold
it when he entered the army. Upon
returning, he was forced to find
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-21
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