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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08
YOUR HEALTH
BY DIR. CLIFFORD c. ROBINSON
Anthrax

During recent months much in
terest has been aroused by an in
ternational fight against the in
lection of anthrax. There is a de-
sire to find some way of disinfecting
wool and hair infected with anthrax
germs. These shipments are a men
ace to the persons who handle them,
sometimes causing death.
The anthrax bacillus, under favor
able conditions, will retain it's vi
tally for years. Animals dying in
fected by bacillus anthracis transmit
in their hides, hair and wool the
germs of anthrax to human beings.
The anthrax bacillus has a strong
affinity for the oxygen of the human
blood. It's chief action is to so af-
feet the red corpuscles that they are
unable to sustain the life stream of
blood in a healthy normal state.
The strange thing about the whole
story of anthrax is that, although 1t
has been known since ancient times,
no particular efforts have been made
to stay its inroads until compare
lively modern times. In 1877, Louis
Pasteur, the great ~Frenchman, dis
covered that ne could s the ogran-
isms from the blood of sheep or
swine, dead OF anthrax, and prepare
from it an attenuated virus which
he used as a vaccine with remark
able success on sheep.
The real cause of the latest inter-
est in anthrax arises from the
charge that certain shaving brushes,
which have not been properly ster-
ilized before importation, were dam
gerous and might cause infection.
Some actual cases have been re-
ported.
There is no great for alarm.
[ have always used a shaving brush
and UP to date have escaped anthrax.
I have never known anyone who suf-
fered from it through infection from
shaving brushes.
1t is well, however, for the layman
to be informed in regard to 1t, as
some workers, such as wool sorters,
tanners and other handlers of wool
and hair. are sometimes victims of
this disease either through slight
wounds on the surface of the skin
or through inhalation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08
President To Help
Stop Pollution of Beaches
BY GEORGE II. MANNING
washington Correspondent of the
Perth Amboy Evening News)

WASHINGTON, Oct. S-Presi-
dent Coolidge today lined up definite
ly with the forces that are working
in New Jersey and other costal
states to put a stop, by preventive
legislation Or International treaty
to pollution of the rivers, harbors
and beaches by oil waste from old
burning steamers and tankers.
When the Presidents attention
vas called to the fact that the Ma
tional Coast Anti-Pollution League
at its meeting at Atlantic City two
or three days ago called upon con-
gress for remedial legislation and
urged the calling of the international
conference OF maritime nations to
work out a plan for international
cooperation to put a stop to the
nuisance that is causing untold mill
lions of damage. he said he did not
know that congress had at its last
session adopted the joint resolution:
but would at once take the matter
UP with the state department and
use his influence to have the con-
ference called as early as possible
and use whatever persuasive force
practicable to have the international
conference adopt effective measures.
He was heartily in favor of put
ting n stop to the rapidly growing
pollution of our rivers. harbors and
beaches, the President said, and
could be counted upon to advance
the anti-pollution cause as far as
possible.
Congress in February last adopted
the Joint resolution introduced by
Congressman Frank Appleby of AS
bury Park. N. J., authorizing the
President to call n conference, to be
held in Washington of representa-
tives of the leading maritime nations
in an effort to prepare a comprehen-
sive plan for eliminating the pollu-
ton nuisance. Applebv succeeded IN
having the Joint resolution adopted
by the House and senator Joseph s.
Frelinghuysen had It adopted by ne
senate. -
Congressman App1eby later called
on President Harding and Secretary
of state Hughes and urged them to
lose no time in calling the i%nterna-
tiona1 conference. They both agreed
to take the steps necessary 10 bring
about the international meeting
but Mr.. Anplehv took n tour or
Japan and the Philippines President
Harding died. Secretary Hughes APP
parently forgot all about It. Presi-
dent Coolidge did not know legisla-
ton for the conference had beer
adopted by congress and conse-
quently nothing has been done.
international meetings usually re-
uuire several months for their arr
rangement. but now that President
Coolidge had expressed his intention
to back the proposition, it is reason
able to expect that the international
conference may meet IN Washing
ton this fall.
Several other nations. including
England, Germany and Japan 1t Is
reported have already adopted
means OF preventing the oil pollu-
ton in their own waters and will
therefore likely look with favor
upon adoption OF plans for prevent
ing pollution of American waters by
shirs hvinr their nag~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

the top of the machine, showing at
all times just how many tickets are
sold on each horse. The better can
therefore figure just what amount is
IN the pool and after deductlng the
D per cent (the clubs commission
and dividing by the lumber of tic
kets sold on his horse he will know
Just how much he stands to win II
his horse comes in first.
@. Is it true that jeweiry is wori
as a sign of mourning in Soutl.
America? J. d. II.
a. Jewelry is so worn in most
tie Eouth American countries.
tlcularly in Chile and Peru. Mou
ing jewelry consists of bar pins, ne
chains, studs, link buttons, and q
rings. Mourning ear rings of :
have a large sale.
@. How long does It take to ca
the roll of the House CT Represei
tatives? M. N.
A. The reading clerk of the Ifo,
says that he can make u roll call
20 minutes. Thee ar 4S5 memb +.
of the House, and on each roll call
these names have to be called three
times, with clerks checking off on
printed lists II the members answer
to their IAN, s.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

@. Where was the Bible opened
when President Coolidge was inaug-
urated? N. o.
A. Upon hal occasion the Bible
was opened without regard for book,
chapter or verse, and, apparently, no
account was taken of the exact
place.
@. What cities sell the most Pull
man tickets? L. l.. ".
A. The Pullman Company says
that based on receipts for the month
Of January and July, the cities, in
order, are Chicago, New York, Los
Angeles, st. Louis and San Francisco.
@. Why is there no longer Spanish
olive oil on the market? S. e. e.
A. The Department of Commerce
says that there is some Spanish oil
on the market, but much less han
there was during the war. Then,
while France and Italy were at war,
they exported almost no oil, and
Spain seized the market. So much
oil was exported that the Spanish
people were deprived to a great ex-
tent and the Spanish government
put an embargo on the expectation
of oil. Gradually some of this pro-
duct has bee admitted to export.
pdI Will RldHCC anu Italy III INC
market again, the quantity of Span
ish oil is relatively small.
Q. What is the proper name Of
the rain crow? II. B. G..
A. The native Brazilian name of
the rain crow" is the ami. The anis
inhabit the warmer parts of America
and are related to the cuckoo. They
are of medium size, about M foot
in length, and have a black lustrous
plumage. with blue and violet refiec-
lions. The tail contains only eight
feathers, the smallest number credit
ed to any living bird.
@. Why did Turkish women of the
ancient regime" cover their hair?
A. II. ID.
A. Mohammed commanded them
to do so, lest their hair be a tempta-
ton to men.
Q. Will glass decay or corrode If
buried for a long time? p. M.
A. Glass would slowly disintegrate
If buried in moist soil. The action
on the glass would be due primarily
to water and alkali. The disinte-
grating action would vary with the
composition or character of the
glass and the conditions that obtain
ed in the soil. This action would
plODdpiy 10 SAeiOiiSiy SiOWI Win any
glass and it would probably be cen-
turtles before some glasses would be
completely d~isintegrated.
@. How are the amounts deter
mined hat are paid on the winning
tickets in the ~pari-mutuel system OF
betting? G. L. w.
A. Each horseNin q race is repre-
sented by a numbered ticket. AS
each ticket is taken from the ma
chine it registers automatically at
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

There's a peculiar thrill and a feeling Of awe such as we
have in the presence of the dead or departed grandeur, when
we explore an old attic. Like the one shown in Artist Sat
terfeld's p%en-picture.
What's the old contraption i'll the corner? Spinning wheel.
Used to make the yarn and thread for the family clothing.
Phenomenal in its day as the airplane is to us of 1923. Now
it's only a relic. Will the airplane be only a relic later? Who
knows.
Yonder under the caves, dustcovered is an old hair trunk.
In wet weather it smelled like a goat, but grandma was proud
Of it when she Travelled in the stagecoach. Inside, in lavender
and %mothballs, are some of her ancient garments, long since
out of style.
The old attic is a cemetery, burial place of the things that
once were marvels and around which played the emotions
and activities of a generation now departed. Attcs are be-
coming scarce in our age of high costs of buildings, but the
attic is allegorical. 1t foretells the future that awaits all the
devices Of today. This is the Ultimate Tragedy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08
WE BUILD

The American Red Cross asked the American people to sub
scribe $~5,000,OO0 to relieve the distress occasioned by the earth
quake, flood and famine in Japan. The people gave approximately
$~10,000000; and they gave it Immediately. They are still giving.
There is nothing surprising in that. The American people are
prompt and willing givers, and they have a quick instinct for hu-
name service. Every individual who subscribed a few pennies or
"a few thousand dollars is glad Of the gift.
The world was not backward in its help. But the United
States jealousy cherishes its own part in it. We like ever TO
build rather than to destroy. In Japan we build bones and also
friendship. +
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08
HI
treet by street-Know Your city
WALTROuS LANE

Waltrous Lane is n of the city's
oldest thoroughfares and extends
from Amboy avenu west to the city
line. 1t is about thirty or forty feet
wide and has never been laid out. 1t
was just one of the old roads that
was cut through in order to make u
connecting link to main thorough
fares in the days when people who
were in a hurry travelled on horse
back. 1t was named after the Wait
rot family which lived in that vicin-
ity. The lane has no improvements
and has never been graded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

Any reader can get the answer to
my question by writing The Perth
Amboy Evening News Information
bureau, Frederic j. IIaskin, Diree.
tor. Washington, ID. &. This offer
app.ies STRICTLY to information. The
bureau will not attempt to apswtr
medicinal and financial troubles II
Toes not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor to undertake KLAUS
tive research on any subject. Write
your question plainly and briefly
Give tu1l name and address aud en-
close two cents in stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct
TO the Inquirer
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

barbecue after his election. Some
body fed that nan raw meat.
Big tax increase delay in Kansas
City. That's good. Most towns need
tax increase delays.
Figures show one public employee
to every IL taxpayers. 1t is better
than we thought.
Greenwich, Conn.,, has decided to
Jail b~ootleggers. No cause for such
drastic action is given.
We wish to deny the rumor that
Jack Dempsey has signed to fight the
race horse Papyrus.
Somebody has written a world
series song. Perhaps you play the
thing on a cash register.
- 7
Paperhangers have a machine now
but plumbers continue sleeping under
the sink by hand.
Perhaps a new paper-hanging ma
chine is capable of making more
mess in a shorter time.
The only way to keep a cook is to
marry one. And then she wants you
to hire her q cook
Autos have self-starters now, but
tourists still break their arms I'M
folding road maps.
October is all painted UP and no
place to go.
New Jersey dog bit So people. Be-
Ing crazy. the poor pup probably
thought he was a MOSQUITO.
Seven women married q Des
Moines (Ia.) man. Serves him right.
People owing for furniture may
enjoy learning a Spokane furniture
man sprained his ankle.
News from Holland. Dynamited a
mill. Only a windmill though. Not a
gin mill,
Hurricane hit Bermuda. Much
damage done. May have gotten Ber-
muda onions in potatoes eyes.
Bad French news today. French
dirigible stayed aloft 11S hours and
scared the dove of peace.
-
Plots are being nipped in Europe
daily. A few more plot nippers
might help this country.
Bulls Weighing 1900 pounds live in
Italy. What a lot of veal butchers
could get from one.
News from far off China. Rat eat
ing Is going out of style. Cats will
call this foolish.
Mexico has started a publicity
campaign. What a pity she can't be
divorced like movie stars.
Milk prices r I'M in PittsburG.
Perhaps the COWS r loafing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08
Bible Thought For Today

SURE Surely he shall deliver thee from
the snare Of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence-Psalm
913.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

Figures show one public employee
to every ~ taxpayers. 1t is better
than we thought.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08
SMILES
BY TOM SIMS

oklahoma governor gave a big
barbecue after his election. Some
body fed that man raw meat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

Big tax increase delay in Kansas
City. That's good. Most towns need
tax increase delays.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

Greenwich, Conn.,, has decided to
Jail bootleggers. No cause for such
drastic action Is given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

We wish to deny the that
Jack Dempsey has signed to fight the
race horse Papyrus.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

Milk prices are up in Pittsburg
Perhaps the COWS are loafing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

Somebody has written a world
series song. Perhaps you play the
thing on a cash register.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

Mexico has started a publicity
campaign. What a pity she can't be
divorced like movie stars.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

Paperhangers have a machine now
but plumbers continue sleeping under
the sink by hand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

Perhaps a new paper-hanging ma
chine is capable of making more
in a shorter time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-08

News from far off China. Rat eat
ing is going out of style. Cats will
call this foolish.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06
CAMPUS OF 40 ACRES
GIVEN SPARKS COLLEGE

SPARKS, Ga, June Elm ap-
probation of it's value as civic
asset and of it's worth to South
Georgia Methodism, Sparks College
was given a campus of forty acres
and other improvements totalling
several thousand dollars by the
town of Sparks at the annual
meeting of the Board of Trustees
Of the College. The offer of the
forty acres and improvements was
made It'd the Board Of Trustees by
DR.. S. G. Etheridge and W. j.
Mckinney of the town. a
Another feature 9of the meeting
was the presentation of five thou
sand dollars to the college for
buying books for the library and
making other improvements in the
institution. Two new members
We're elected to the Board of
Trustees, sintludins u. "a Heath,
lawyer, Of. Douglas. Ca, and the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06
PASSION PLAY TO
BE SHOWN At A. H. s.
ts,Frst- Methodist Sunday School
so iiSponsorinq Film Production
in School Auditorium

Friday night, June 6, $3.50 p. m,
. at high school auditorium, there
will be presented a motion picture,
sagThe life of Christ" portraying the
life of Christ, from the Annuncia-
ton to the resurrection. This viii
be under the auspices of First Meth
odist Sunday school and is being
shown for the purpose Of creating
more interest in the religious
movements of the community.
This picture is as near as possible
reproduction OF the Passion
Fqag2 as put on at Oberammergau,
Bavaria. and the producers have tes-
timonials from various places where
they have shown, stating that the
picture is inspiring, educational, and
good thing for any community.
~ They show exclusiely in churches,
schools, etc, and are always backed
by the schools or some Sunday
~ school
The admission is so cents for
toadnlts, and Is cents for children,
and it is hoped that the attendance
will be worthv of the production.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06
f. {. COOK WINS
CLUB PLACE TRIP
Plains Man Successful as Agent
For Missouri State Life in
This Section

E. E. Cook, of Plains, Ca, was
in Americas today and stated he
had qualified for the "Quarter.
Million Club which meets in Los
Angeles and San Francisco, Cal.
Mr.. Cook says he has sold and de-
livered $353,000 in life insurance
for the Missouri State Life the past
Year. He has also sold S150,0OO ac-
cIdent, fire and rain insurance.
Mr.. Cook says he has $4,000 in
life applications pending that have
not yet been passed on by the COM
pany and he has from now to the
first of July to sell on this years
business.
Mr.. Cook was the first agent in
Georgia to qualify for membership
in the club and he was also elected
president of the Georgia and Flor
ida Agents Association this year.
His company, the Missouri State
Life, sold over 100000, 900 in in
surance during the first five months
of this year and will run a special
train from St. Louis to San Fran
cisco in July to accommodate its
. agents attending the convention
advertisement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06
FELOS CLUB MET LAST
NIGHT AT TEA ROOM

An enjoyable affair of last eve
ming was the meeting of the mem
bers Of the Felos club at the Tea
Room.
A short business session was held
at which officers for the coming
year the following were elected !:
Joe Burgin, president; Marion
Cook, vice-president; Buddy Pearl
man, secretary and treasurer; Will
lard Riley, assistant treasurer; Geo.
Turpin, chairman.
Tn entertainment committee is
composed of James Dudley, Roy
Parker, Alhpeus Castellow, Carr
Glover, and George Council; Buddy
Pearlman and George Turpin are
on the finance committee.
Plans were made for the summer
months. A log cabin will be built
| at McMath's mill, which will be
ideal for parties and picnics dur
ing the summer. The commence
ment dance, sponsored by this club
will be given at their club rooms
on Jackson street, Thursday eve
ming.
Rev. James B. Lawrence was
elected honorary member of the
club.
After the business session, a de-
lcous three-course dinner was
| served.
Covers were laid for Buddy
Pearlman, George Turpin, George
Council Carr Glover, Willard Riley,
Charles Simmons, Neil Ray, Ira
Lee Hines, Eugene Seig, r. A.
Sheppard, Alpheus Castellow, Ma
rion Cook, Roy Parker, James Dud-
ley, William Fetner, Carl Williams
and Joe Burgin.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06
INTEREST RUNS HIGH

SAVANNAH, June although
more than a month yet remains be-
fore the Inc Hundred and Eight
zenith Field Artillery is due to en-
train for Fort Bragg to attend the
second annual encampment, inter-
est is running high and extensive
preparations for the meet are be-
ing made here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06
5 REYNOLDS HOME SOLD
TO WATTS FOR $4,000

ROME, June 6.-The beautiful
home of Hughes T. Reynolds, in
East Rome, has been, sold to DR.,
]. G. Watts, for a consideration
OF $4,000. The sale was made
through the Norris N. Smith agen-
home constructed by
ROBERT u. VanDyke, now Of Mem.
phis, is one of the finest in the
city, being finished in hardwood
throughout.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06
INTERMEDIATE GRADES
ENTERTAIN AT PLAINS

PLAINS, June 6.-Monday eve
ming the pupils Of the fourth, fifth
sixth and seventh grades of Plains
schol entertained large audience
at he school auditorium. The diff
'ferent plays, songs and readings
were snlendidly rendered and thor
oughly enjoyed.
The first selection on the pro-
gram was the familiar fairy tale,
Hans and Gretchen"
The cast Of characters were as
, .fellows: Flowers, Poppy, Edith
Gibson; Dewdrop, Christine Wise /;
u / ilae,- Myrlee Hall; Buttercup,
Grace McGill; Cornflower, Louise
McGarrah; Pink, Louise Hall; Rose,
Elsie Johnson; Grandsire Gray
beard, Perry Plexico. Brownies !:
Clark Wise, captain; Freeman Bag
well; Joe Williams, Guy Dominick,
Harold Andrews, Joel Dodson,
Hugh Jennings, Reese Andrews,
Bob Dodson, Robert Thrasher and
John Logan. Woodsmen: Dan
'}Medloek, Hugh Stephenson, James
McGarrah, John Rufus Cook, Paul
- EaFge and George Ratliff. Fairy
a. JOY Louise Wise; Hans, Louis bod
son. Gretchen, Mae Bridges; arl,
]. d. Stewart; Carl's wife, Sara
lansford; Witch, Mary Dominick. ,
NS3qng, Frf Experience (CarylD i
FRANCES Bridges, Louise Cook and
Tommy Kennedy. : nv !
ssFs Indian Hunttess Drill, fourth,
fifth grades.
Reading, "Trouble 4 Lilloise
Lunsford. .a
Song, "Croopin' Meath the Cot
ton Pickin' Moon" (Branen) -
Fourth, fifth grade boys.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06
!Aa}oci;ety:

the annual art exhibit of Shorter
college on June 2 was the tapestry
"The Vestal Virgin" painted by
Miss Frances Sparks, of Americas.
Miss Sparks, who is a brilliant
ant talented young artist, also ex-
hibited number of other picture
and desIgns.-Rome Tribune Har-
aid.
Miss Sparks is the attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. L.
Sparks and is a popular member
Of the college set. She will return
home Thursday from Shorter to
spend the summer vacation with
her parents on Taylor street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06
Personal.

A. C. Polk and A. C. Polk, Jr..
OF Arcadia, Fla, are the guests of
Mr.. Folks sister, Mrs. Walter
Maynard, at her apartment on Lee
street today en- route from Atlanta.
where he attended the Kiwanis con
Vention, his home in Florida.
Joe L. Harper went up to Ma
con this morning, where he will
spend several days on a business
mission.
Rev. A. NJ. Erwin, of Macon, will
preach Sunday morning and eve
nlng at the First Christian church
IN the absence of w. A. Joyner.
the pastor, who is out of the citv'
Miss Helen Daniel, of Macon. is
the guest Of Miss Ruth Everett Mt
her home on Ful16w street. "Fff
Miss Josephine Simmons, who
mas been studying at Lucy Cobb in
Athens this year, has returned to
Amerlcus to spend the summer va
catlon with her mother, Mrs. How
ell simmons, on Rees Park.
mr. and Mrs. A. C. Crockett and
Gnlidren are guests of relatives in
y1s1na, and will be among Tie out
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06
ROADS TAKE PRECAUTIONS

MOULTRIE, June 5.-Precau-
tions have been taken by railroads
in this vicinity to protect against
further damage from heavy rains,
Washouts which have occurred on
the Atlanta, Birmingham and At
lantic railroad, the Southern, and
other roads, have been repaired.
The A, B. & A. has just recover
ed from washout five hundred
feet in length near here.
Egypt proper has a population
of nearly 1000 to a square mile.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06

of-town guests at the Lennard-Av-
erett wedding there this evening.
J. R. Kersey is in Atlanta for
the week attending the oil mill
superintendent convention.
Miss Mary Stephenson, of Social
Circle, is the guest of Miss Eliza
beth Council at her home on
Church street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-06
THURSDAY HALF HOLIDAY

AUGUSTA, June 6-Mrechants
of this city are planning to close
their stores for a half holiday each
Thursday at 2 o'clock as the result
of resolutions adopted in a netting
at the Chamber of Commerce. The
closing will take place during the
summer months.