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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20

Here's one way to reduce hips and
waisthne. Try Il every morning.
This is the fourth of a series Of
Beauty Exercises, written by Anne
Dolan. noted New York physical cul-
ture expert, TO help you retain your
health and beauty.
Then walk on your tiptoes, or walk
with your foot fiat on the floor tak=
ing a kick with each step.
More Strenuous
Kicking and swinging the legs
with a pivot-like motion from the
hips spells the ruination Of fat cells,
but requires considerable effort.
Walking about on the hands and
knees is very good for the figure,
though 1t must be admitted II is not
a graceful exercise.
OF course, you know that IN your
thirties and forties you have a nat
ural tendency to exercise less. cad
more and consequently 70 become
thick about the waist and hips. Bui
you must combat this II you wa
look young, and you must be
scientious about your diet and exe2.
else.
1 prefer to take these exercises IN
the morning, and I recommend that
you do the same. But II you neg
lect them in the morning, won't yen
please do them before you rottreT
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20

A woman who sacrificed her own
feelings for what she sincerely be-
lieyed to be the future good of her
son was the mother of John Hancock
Revolutionary patriot. A bright, in
telligent woman, sturdy and brave,
Mrs. Hancock, like many of the
period, had great plans and high
hopes for her son. He was to go
to college and perhaps. IL fate we're
kind, would become a minister.
But her plans, like those OF SO
many fond mothers, were knocked
awry by the sudden and untimely
death of the father and husband.
Little provision had been made for
the future, and it seemed impossible
for this exceptionally clever boy to
be sent to college. The mother, grew
ing, tried in vain to figure out some
plan whereby she could accomplish
her aim.
While she was wondering what
could be done about 1t, her great
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20

test came. A wealthy uncle of the
boy came from Boston to visit. He
took a fancy to the youngster and
offered to educate him. The mother
vas overjoyed until she heard the
conditions. II he did educate John,
said the unlce. he wanted him for a
son, to como and live with him and
to be legally adopted by him. The
mother wavered. She did not know
which way to turn. Her maternal
instinct was at war with itself. First
1t said a really loving mother would
not be willing to part with her son
for any benefit at all Then 1t told
her that she was taking a selfish
attitude, that the boys future de-
pended on her ability to give him up
now. Finally she consented, and he
was adopted by the uncle. This
mothers brave act not only benefit
ed her son, but an entire nation.
Next: THE MOTHER OF WILL
LIAM NORRIS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20

Whether you are 6, 1s or rs. the
summer styles have provided you
with comfortable clothes for outdoor
wear.
If you are 6 years old you'll en-
joy a MILDLY blouse-a new n like
the drawing-with a yoke, short
sleeves and a collar cut to follow the
line of the yoke.
If you're 16. the straight loose
blouse trimmed with buttons from
top to bottom will please you. II
you are 26, the tailored simplicity Of
the third model will be Just right.
OnE thing is sure-whatever the
model and whatever your age, one
sport blouse you have must be made
of flannel. Red or white flannel.
blue flannel, green flannel, worn
with a pleated white skirt, makes
one of the smartest of summer COS
times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20

We are able 10 offer our
readers now q new ieaflcf IN
feeding. How the baby should
be fed from the time he Is J
months TO ) years Is Included ia
this slip. Amy Of the readers OF
this department may have IL by
sending a self-addressed, stamp
ed envelope (no loose stamps1
and asking for IL.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20
By ANNE DoLAN

The favorite lodging place of su-
perfiuous flesh is about the waist and
hips.
We used to keep this accumulation
of adipose tissue under control by
means Of stiff corsets. Today we
must get rid Of it entirely.
That old trick Of touching the
floor with the finger tips, holding
the knees stiff, is one way to dis
courage the fat cells. All twisting
and bending exercises r good.
But there are other exercises that
are just as effective and not quite
so tiresome.
Here is one you would do we'll TO
master:
Stretch out on a fiat surface with
the arms stretched out over the head
and the feet just escaping the floor
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20

Leaving unwashed pots and pans
around to dry or simmer on the
stove is one way to invite disagree
able kitchen doors to your home. A
little soda and hot water put into
every pan as soon as 1t Is emptied
keeps It in good sahpe until you are
ready to wash II.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20
Stained Silver

Silver knives or forks, stained with
egg or vegetables. are easily cleaned
by wetting in water, dipping in fine
salt and rubbing with a wet cloth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20
Chocolate Flip

One egg, / teaspoon cocoa, 2 tea
spoons sugar, few grains salt, IL
cups milk.
Mix sugar, cocoa and salt. Sepa-
rate white and yolk of egg and beat
white till stiff. Beat in cocoa mix
ture. Add milk to yolk and beat till
well mixed. Combine mixtures, pour
Ing the milk onto the white. Mix
well and serve. This will make two
glasses. If the milk is very cold ii
will be unnecessary to put ice in the
glasses.
Copyright. 1923, NEA Service, Inc.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20
Iron C~andIesticks

Wrought iron candlesticks become
very gray and lusterless unless you
clean them occasionally with a stiff
brush and ammonia soapsuds; then
rub with sweet oil.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20
Accessories Shelf

gu Will find 1t a great convent
.ence to have a narrow shelf built
above your sink in which to keep
vegetable brushes, securing soap and
such accessories.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20
Household Hints


Never set sticky dishes or greasy
p~latters on your closet shelves. II
Is the only invitation that reaches
and waterbugs consider necessary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20
Baking Batters

A good general rule for baking
batters and doughs is TO have a very
moderate wen for the thinnest bat
tiers, increasing the heat as the bat
ters thjcken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20
Cupboard Curtain

A roller window shade makes a
good curtain for a cupboard or set
of shelves that cannot accommodate
a regular door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20
Large Holes

To darn large holes haste a piece
of thin net over the hole and darn
In the usual manner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20

Barley in Soup
Barley is very nourishing and may
be used instead of -four to thicken
soups.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20

fun of going to school.
She's getting a bit of inside in
formation about geography-though
this should not be understood to
mea she Is studying geology. And
after a while she will begin piano
and voice lessons. The mother and
grandmother sing and play, and
that's part of their ambition for the
youngest of this strange trio Of
school chums.
Examples to Child
1--WE really r not trying to do
anything unusual" is the way Mrs.
Park explains their work. I'VE all
feel we want to be better American
citizens, and to do so we must have
better educations.
ut Is a good example for Helen,
too. You know, so many children
grow weary of their studies and the
classrooms. They often feel they're
wasting their time with books. That
isn't true, though, so we thought
we'd give a practical demonstration
that education Is good for all ages"
The future? Grandmother, mother
and daughter are too much concern
ed with tomorrow's lessons, righi
now, to worry very much about years
to come.
In the meantime they are study
ing hard all day. And when the!
meet on the second floor of the nor
NAL school in the afternoon, schoo
cares are put away and the thre'
generations march happily home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20

FOR RENT-Store, up-to-
date and reasonable Madison
cor. Gordon. Inquire H. Her
bert, Board of Trade Bldg, room
201. 217 Smith Street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20

Clipped ice.
A spoonful of whipped cream can
top the glass. A pinch" of dry
cocoa is sifted over the top.
This drink may be more elaborate
than Is usually served at a party
from two to four" but 1t is SO salts
factory for children that 1t might
appeal for some small guests
luncheon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-20
7 H OF FAMOUS MEN
THE MOTHER OF JOHN HANCOCK
By MARY ADRIAN

She Gave Him Up in Order to Help Him and her Spartan Deed
Was q Boon to q Great Nation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-04-20
Bull lDERS
PAGE

OF the country-north or south, east or
west.
There is pleasing harmony in the
use Of the variegated cedar or COM
position shingles in combination with
the wide siding. The shutters of the
upper windows add to the decorative
value, as does the quaint oval window
over the entrance-Which is the bath
room window, by the way-and the
arched, gracefully paned curved attic
window. The latter serves, instead OF
a louver, to maintain air circulation
in the attic, keeping the house ma
terially cooler in summer.
There are eight rooms and sleep
ing porch which gives all the value
of an extra or ninth room. The re-
cessed porch entrance leads into a
stairway hall and door to the left
into the living room, 10 feet by % feet
These are splendid proportions which
make the room an attra ctive prospect
for comfortable furnishings. There 10
a built-in bookcase and reading-seat
arrangement in one wall which could
be made to serve in more capacious
way by leaving out the seat and build
ing all shelving instead Through the
opposite wall long French doors open
onto terrace, equipped with quaint
garden settle built against the house
wall, as will be seen at the left OF our
illustration. With It's inviting features
and three-sided lighting, this living
room could easily become the most in
teresting room in the house.
Leaving the living room we pass
through the hall aud enter the dining
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-04-20
HOME IN DUTCH
COLONIAL STYLE
Design That Is Suitable for Any
Section of the Country.
HAS NINE-ROOM EFFICIENCY
Flexibly- y-Dimensioned House Which
Can Be Suited to Large as Well as
Medium-Sized Lot-PIanned
to Save Steps
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRp

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
is, without doubt the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A Radford, No 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago, Ill, and only inclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
The period drawn on by the designer
of this home, with such attractive re-
suits, Is what is known as the Dutch
colonial. The gaanbrel roof is typical,
and the type in general such as to
commend itself to erection in any part
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
HapgO0d GiOeS Russians
Credit for Great ACt1ne

time, lies in the dark alone, and
raves, sometimes himself, some
times a deIirious spirit OF evil.
sometimes on an uncertain
ground between, and we know
why Stanislavski urged Kachaloff
to join his company.
One nation does one thing bet
ter, another nation something
else. It lie not my belief that
any nation does all things well.
We do business better than the
Russians lot better. Likewise.
we have surpassed them, and all
the rest of the world. in mechan-
ical invention. But In composing
music, In writing novels, in act
ing. in dancing. the country Of
Glinlxa and Chaikovslzi, Of Tolgtoi
and Dostoievski, of Pavlova and
Mordkin, of Orlenieff and the
Moscow players has something on
the U. 8. A.
I don't say Kachaloff or Mord-
kin was born with more genius
than any one Of six Americans
could name. I do say they have
had a better chance to develop
their genius. But, above all, I
say the company as a whole does
the greatest big-league team play
ever seen in this fair land.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Veteran Amateur Player
WOuld Organise TyrOS

" HE business Of being a pro-
fessional amateur has its
- drawbacks in more ways
than one, take 1t from William (.
Cummings, veteran contester, who
In all seriousness has set out to
organize hook-dodgers' union, the
prime purpose Of which will be the
establishment Of minimum wage
prize Of not less than IS, along
with certain working conditions ie-
signed to tighten the burden of
those who play the tyro circuit.
Cummings, who is sixty.five
years old, holds a unique record
as A. winner Of amateur-niTht
prizes. Out Of twenty.three FREQ.
for.all events staged during the
past two months in Greater New
York vaudeville and buriesquo
houses, hR claims to have walked
off with nineteen first prizes, ono
second prize. and only three third
prizes. What 10 Inors-and tho fact
almost stasgers tho imagination
he won five first prizes In one
week!
Cummings says he has stoicaIly
borne innumerable Inconvenience
and annoyances in following his
vocation, and is firmly convinced
that something must be done to
protect the interests of the profess
slaaai amatsuS, ma straw thai
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01

broke the camel's back, as 1t were,
occurred a few nights ago, whens
fresh from the triumph Of win
ming five first prizes in a row, he
entered an amateur contest staged
by the management Of a Hoboken
theater.
In his proper turn Cummings
went on the stage and did his act.
(TIe is one Of the best chin and nose
balancers in the business. he said)
When the audience voted for the
winners he was accorded second
prize. and a sealed envelope sup.
posed to contain SO was handed to
him. His feelings may be i'm.
agined when, upon leaving the
stage, no opened the envelope and
discovered that 1t contained no
money Whatsoever. He complained
to tho manager, Cummings SaId,
but It awaited him naught.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Noted English
Writer Coming

" ILLAIRE BELLOC, famous
English writer and orator.
WHO will speak on tho
Situation in Europe at the Ma
tional Theater Friday afternoon
at 4:S0, has made for himself a
worldwide reputation as an accu-
rate prophet Of future political
and military events. Long before
the world war started he laid his
finger on the one weak point in
the German military machine.
when he declared that II anything
ever went wrong with the calcula-
tons Of the Kaiser'g general staff
the German army, because Of ito
devotion to red tape and blind
discipline, would be lost.
He owes much OF his talent az
a military writer to his ancestry.
Four OF his paternal ancestors
were generals under the First Ma
poleon. while on his mothers side
an ancestor. Colonel 6wanton,
fought in the famous Irish Brigade
at Fontenoy.
Mr.. Belloc will speak in Wash
ington under the auspices Of the
knights Of Columbus Evening
9cheok
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
$4,000 a Word
For Film Title

"HE much discussed "box-of-
flee title'' has been given a
u new significance by B. P.
Schulberg, president Of Preferred
Pictures, who announces he is in
the market for good motion pic
ture titles. and would pay for
those meeting his requirements
$4,000 a word. 3
Schulberg explains the real i'm
portance Of the box-office title by
defining 1t as a group Of words
that intrigue the interest Of the
reader and create a desire for fur.
Their details. No picture can, Of
course. succeed without the proper
dramatic qualities.
This search for titles grew out Of
the success Of "Rich Mems
Wives" q picture that was de-
clared by theater owners to have
added at least $25. 900 to The COM
mercial value Of the picture.
For q one-word title $4,000 will
be paid, for q two|word title the
reward will be $4,000, while for
q three-word title the ratio will re-
ceive a cut to bring the total pur-
chase price to $4,000. Word Jug
glers should address their COM
munications to: B. p. Schulberg,
Preferred Pictures, $500 Mission
read, Lea Angeles, ca,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
By NORMAN HAPGOOD.

= PLEAD guilty to being one
Of those who find In the
Moscow art performances
something beyond what I have
ever known. have seen beauti-
full ensemble acting-in the Come
die Franchise, in some Of the
companies Of Mrs. F1ske and
Henry Irving, in our Irving Place
Theater. But I never saw any
thing approaching the work in
the Lower Depths" the Cherry
Orchard" and the Three Sis
ters." It IL as perfect as the
Cubs Of Tinker, Evers and
Chance, the Athletics of Barry,
Collins and McInness. or the
Giants Of the last world series.
Grant all you like to the stock
company system. Without 1t such
team play is impossible. But you
can't do 1t without individual
talent, too. Go to see the broth
ers Karamazoff, II you don't be-
lieve 1t.
Moskvin talks for a quarter of
an hour, with nobody and moth.
ing to help him. and your spirit
leaps. though you understand no
word. Kachaloff. for an equal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01

WY INSOR McCAY is the one
" artist who has been able
to combine the cartoon
and the picture. Starting out
with the cartoon-the rough, hur-
riedly sketched impression-he de-
veloped a style which permitted
of the incorporation of genuine
artistry. He gave to his cartoons
a marked finish, and possessing a
remarkable sense of balance, to-
gether with an unexcelled knack
for line drawing, McCay brought
to journalistic pictorial work a
distinctiveness that set his work
apart from that of his conferes.
His first really great pictorial
feature was Little Memo" which
leaped into favor after the first
few weeks of its existence. The
idea was fantastic, almost fairy.
esque, and revolved about the ad.
ventures Of Memo, a picturesque
youngster, in the land of the un-
real. This scheme enabled Nc
Cay to unleash his bizarre magma.
to the extent Of creating mythical
Kingdoms and quaint characters
never before encountered outside
the pages Of Grimm or Hans
Christian Anderson. Children
were wildly delighted with his
pictures, and needless to say the
Little Memo" series Of illustra.
tions brought him both fame and
fortune. In fact, 10 great was
the popularity Of the Memo chain
that q wsil.known Broadway pro.
duoer purchased the dramatic
rights on the idea and utilized
1t as the basis for an extra
vaganza, which ran in New York
for tho better part OF a year,
Wiaser Me6ay carried Memo
through wonderiands galore until
he began doing half-page editorial
illustrations for the Hearst pa
pers, at which time he abandoned
Memo and his curious friends. a
Then came a vaudeville tour, fol
lowed bysan entrance into motion
ploturaa, Whsva Aa peFfsotsd tia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
W2IndS0r Mckay and His
MQgIC Pen Due 1T Ke1thS

animated cartoon, which has be-
come so popular within recent
years. His contribution to pic
tures-the animated SORTS a
creature Of the Mesozaic Period
a mammal of mountainous dimen-
sions, but as playful as q kitten.
It was, of course, impossible to
present this creature on the
vaudeville stage, as Winsor Nc.
Cay first planned, but the AMI.
mated cartoon plan permitted OF
its introduction into pictures.
McCay has accomplished this
great task by making over 10000
drawings. which serve as the nu.
cleus for a moving picture, and It
follows without saying that his
Keith presentation Is the only one
Of it's kind in captivity.
To the readers of The Wash.
ington Times, the name Winsor
McCay IL a household word. His
editorial drawings are a special
feature of the Sunday edition Of
The Times, and among journals.
tic artists he enjoys the reputa.
ton of being able to portray an
idea with more true artistry and
punch" than any other member
of his craft, His pictures are not
mere Impressions, They are com.
piete stories, vivid and eentered
about vital problems and topics
of the moment,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
They'll Wed April 4,

Miss Marguerite Geurtet, who
has won success in the phetepiay,
"Dewn to the Sea in Ships" after
ten years. acquaintance with her
leading man in the play, Ray
meAd Mckee, discovered a few
meaths ago that they were in
love with each other.
Miss Courtet announced at her
parents home in Weehawken, N.
J., Friday, that they will be mar
ried at the Little Church Around
the Corner, April 4. Miss Juliettes
Courtot, her sister. will be the
only attendant Of tho aotresa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
Honor Guests, .

Lawrence Beatus, manager of
Loew's Paiaes Theater, and Mark
Gates, manager Of Loew's Column
bia, with subordinate officials of
both theaters, have been desig-
mated as honor-guests of the
motion-picture operators at their
annual ball to be held early this
nanfhu
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-04-01
DIVINE ONE WAS
TROJAN, SAYS
DALE
Critic Tells Of Famous Actress
on Stage and In Home, Of
Her Charm and Aims"A
Artist, Truly"
BY ALAN DALE.

TT seemed like the very irony
Of fate that the Divine Sarah
- should succumb to a n1alady
from which MT one Of her null
titudinous her0fnes had died. On
the stage Sarah died a thousand
deaths. Suicide, poison, drown
ing. tuberculosis, the flames and
other causes removed her from
earth. Not a stage character ever
acknowledged uraemic poisoning.
Around certain deaths the glamor
OF romance is always thrown. In
the case Of other deaths, no play
wright win ever admit that they
are impossible.