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Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20
l Wouldn't Go Camping without
Rat-Snap," Says Ray White

Wife and | spent our vaca-
tion camping last summer, smell
of cooking brought rats. We
went to town, got some RAT
SNAP, broke up cakes, put it
outside our tent, We got the rats
alright-big fellows" Farmers,
storekeepers, housewives, should
use RAT-SNAP. Three sizes: 35c,
Csc. $1.25. Sold and guaranteed
by Roanoke Pharmacy, Co.
Roanke Rapids, N. C.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20
v ss.arn Respect for Womeni

The best story Of the westernerb
reverence for women. writes a corro
spondent Of London paper, "is con
cerned with the conclusion Of a little
6ght with Indians. The latter got The
best of 1t and the sQuaws arrived with
stone hammers to finish of the woun0
ed. AS sQuaw thus armed was ap-
preaching a half-conscious victim his
friend called out to him: Look out,
fll, +, ere's a lady coming"
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

After we had given Hender-
son a week in which to secure a
bear-eat battery. John Dempster
hut them out 8 to 0. We think
that they should be given the
rest Of the season to strengthen
mp for our 1924 team.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20
You Guard Against Burglars, B
What About Rats?

Rats steal millions of dollars
worth of grain, chickens, eggs,
etc. Destroy property and are a
menace to health. If you are
troubled with rats, try RAT
SNAP. 1t will surely kill them
prevent odors. Cats or dogs won't
touch 1t. Comes in cakes. Three
sizes, 35c, Csc, $1.25. Sold and
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20
Third Defeat of Year

Weldon got partial revenge for
the many defeats handed her by
the Triple R during the season
when they turned them back
6 to 2 on Bounds Field last lIed-
nesday afternoon. "I city"
Shields finally achieved his am
bition by beating Roanoke Rap
ids team - thanks to the
errors of the r. r. r. infeld We
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of State
Certificate of Dissolution

To all to whom these presents may
come Greeting:
WHEREAS. 1t appears to my salts
faction. by duly authenticated record of
the proceedings for the voluntary dis
solution thereof by the unanimous con-
sent of all the stockholders. deposited
in my Office, that the Roanoke Realty
Company. a corporation of this State,
whose principal Office is situated in the
town Of Roanoke Rapids. County of
Halifax, State of North Caralina. wv.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20
Roanoke Rapids Rosemary Beat Henderson
Twice and Split Even With Weldon

derson team on their knees, ard
they didn't even have as much
a prayer. Dempster and his team
mates white washed Henderson
9 to 0.
SCORE BY INNINGS
R H E
Henderson: 600 600 600 % 2
Triple R: OBJ 100 211 8 4 0
Allen, Finch and johnson.
Dempster and Johnson.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

The addition of that boy
Hughes has put new life in the
Weldon team. When Brittian
gets back behind the rubber
they will have a big team.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

Summary: Home runs. Turner and
Minter. Two-base hits. Smith, Correll,
Spikes, Towe, Hughes, j. johnson.
Sacrifice hits, Smith, j. D. lohrson,
Hughes. Base on balls, off Dempster !,
off Shields /. Struck out, Dempster Z,
Shields 4. Hits by pitched ball, H.
Johnson. Umpires, Eaton and Smith.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

The Monday game with Hen
derson was cancelled in order to
give Henderson time to find a
battery that would make things
interesting for Roanoke Rapids
and Rosemary.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

1t must have been a rather
convenient oversight for the
cold drink men. For if Weldon
beat them Is to 5, what would
the Triple R boys have done?
Cleaned them up. that's all.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20
guaranteed by Roanoke Phar-
macy, Co.. Roanoke Rapids, N.
C.
Clas ssified Advt. Column

DO YOUR SHOPPING AT
Ogletree's New 5 & 10c Store,
between W. E. Lewter's and
Taylor Drug Company's, Roses
mary, and save money.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

1.-The world is SO full uf the uneH-
plored To those who care more for
people than places. around every cor
ner is something new--s world only
dreamt of, II that"-Cornelia Strstton
Parker.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

Those three doubles in sue
cesion by Smith, Correll and
Spikes, proved the downfall of
Weldon last Saturday at Rose
mary Park.
Well Big Lefty" Shields has
at last achieved the ambition of
his life He won a ball game
from the Twin-town crew after
four unsuccessful attempts.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

w WANTED-TO BUY OR RENT
small farm near town. Apply
to H. H. Clary, South Hill, Va.
7-20-2t
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

johnson, Minter. Sacrifice hit,
English Bases on balls, San
derson 3. Struck out. Sander
son 6, Shields 8. Hit by pitched
ball, Wood, Minter. Left on
bases, Weldon 9, Roanoke Rap
ids Rosemary 8. Umpires
Dempster and Brown. Time of
game 1;45. Attendance 800.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20
NOTICE

Under and by vrkue of the powers
contained in that certain deed of trust
IN which am Trustee, dated Septem-
Der 18TH. 1919, and duly recorded in
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

The boys are playing at War
renton today. They meet the
Norlina team.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

Be right out there and help
John Dempster do the same
thing to them that he did to the
Norfolk Cops.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

Well five out of seven is not
so bad. You see, if we won all
of them some of our opponents
would disband.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

The Triple AS pay the Triple
Rs tomorrow. 1t will be SOME
game.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

Coal Dust Basis for Brieks.
Bricks made of coal dust are used
for paving In Russia. The coal dust
ia combined with molsssss and resin.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

We Just can't wait to see the
3R men get after them again.
1t sure will be Well done.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-07-20

It's Human to Enjoy Il.
Never judge any one to be 80 thick
skinned that they would not feel .
friendly pat on the back.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-22
A REAL HOME

Groom modern house, In fine resi-
Dental district. Financial diff
culiies force owner to sell this
home at less price than house
alone would cost today Fine lot.
Improved with shrubbery end bcr-
riss.
H. Z. Nelson
a27 geaboard bldg.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-22
CULT MEMBERS
MUST TESTIFY
Judge Threatens Jail for
Contempt of Court

ST. JOSEPH. Mich May ~
Additional members of the House Of
David viii be Jailed II they refuse to
testify in the probe Of the cult, Judge
Harry Dtngeman announced today
Two OF the sect are in Jail on con
tempt charges.
Judge Dingeman said conspiracy
warrants may be issued for reluctant
witnesses, and announced that evi.
dence has been procured sufficient
TO arrest several colony members for
minor offences.
Kate Glover, former roommate
OF Eta Dorpha Smith, who is want
ed to tell who Is the father of her
child born at the colony, testified
today.
Percy gulley. chauffeur, was
also summoned In an effort to deter.
nine which direction the girl fled
when she left the colony after he.
coming mother.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-22
FINANCIAL

SHOE REPAIR SHOP VERY CHEAT
Money maker; good lOcations los
ranf pm Efnr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-22
DIVORCE RECORD

filed Monday. were as follows. Iona
g. Gray against Roy Earl Gray.
cruelty. J. $. Glover against Emclyn
c. Glover, cruelty: +. c. Evans
against stella NJ. Evans, cruelty:
Mary Noel against Harold Noel. nom
support; Robert Sargent against
Ruth j. Sargent, desertion; \ NJ.
Smith against Elvera Smith. cruelty:
Josephine Skutt against Clinton
SiUitt cruelty. J. W. Jackson against
VIOLA NJ, Jackson, cruelty
Divorces were Granted fn Mallnda,
Wold from Barney Wold. Albert Colt
burn from Joan Colhurp. John Gceh-
Ter from Susie L. Goehics, Herman
Hunich from Ahble Hunich. Ida NJ.
Hin from William Hui. Ethel kelsail
from Theodore kelsall,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-22
Mercer Bridge Bids
Received by Board

Two low bids submitted for the
construction Of the Mercer Island
pr'dse wcre taken under Amusement
'or one week BY tho board OF county
commissioners late Monday. The
D'os were J. II. Wood. tfa.as0, and
y. 9. Schneider G CO., ssi 1856.
decision on which bio that win
y accepted will be made next Mon.
aay ~ Tie commissioners No date
nag been set for the completion Of
'ne structure. The bids call for tho
construction Of the roadway at Ana
We 70 The brIdge approach and the
''-VV'ioot pile causcway and span.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-22


NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
on "Wednesday. May 20. 1898. at ~
o'clock noon. the Port Commission
% the Port of Seattle will open
bids for the sale OF fs56.9e0 5 per
cent f0-ye8r Port % Seattle bonds
at their office. 4es Bell Street Ter
inlnai. Seattle. Washington
PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION.
Geo. =. Larnping. secretary.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
This Is 20 certify that Tbos. ClRusru
has made an application TO erect
garage On connection Nth apart
Inent housei ar sg0-s9t 18th ave-
lot l, block 10. Edes & knight
Sgpi Addition
Anyone desiring 10 protest such oc-
crpancy must file such protest at
the office Of the Building Depart
ment room s9s county-City Bldg.
prior 30 June 4. 1921.
Section 99s, Ordinance No. gfs7s.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
This IL 20 certify that Albert Pear
son has made an application to
erect sawmill at 1870 Emerson
ST. southeast corner. Port OF Sc
attic. Salmon Bay Project.
Anyone desiring to protest sucn &C
cupancy must file such prctsst At
the office OF the building depart
rsent, room sos Couuty-C Bldg
prior TO June 5. 1929.
Section 39e. Ordinance No. 21s7a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-22
DEATHS

Peterson, John. 70 years.
Bergman. Anna c.. go years.
James. Baby, infant.
Harwood. George. ~ years.
Healy. Esther Isabelle. 81 years.
Fechtet, Mrs. Mary. ~ years.
Jordon, Robert. years.
Curtis. William G.. SO years
Pearson. Alfred, 50 years.
Marion. DR.. Alfred ". 81 years.
Kemnltz. Herman r.. 80 years.
Sheohan. Esther NJ. 6s years.
Cross, Floyd Garfield. 80 years.
IInrt.n,. Mr. Aim
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-22
Il FEMALE HELP WANTED
9 MALE HELP WANTED
Occur d'Alene Mines

8 MALE HELP WANTED
Occur d'Alene Mines
wallace. Idaho
Wanted Miners. $3.50: underground
timhermcn, IS. s-hour shit: All
mines working every day. lnciud-
ing sunday and the year round.
Modern boarding and rocminE
houses. with bath. steam hsht
electric lights aud reading rooms,
everything furnished. No fees for
employ u,snt: no labor trouble.
Write for further information or
apply 70 Gao. r FdmietuH. Man
agrr Mines Employment office.
Wallace. idaho.
WANTfD- on CON-
strnctfon and matntguance@of- Wa y,
The Alaska Railroad. between
Seward and Fairbanks. ssss cents
per hour. Y. :. Government pay.
roll Free hospital service Board.
siso per day. Furnish own blank
cts. Reduced fare 10 Alaska. Next
saiiinEs s.. Adm. Evans" May
.ath. ard S. Alameda" May Gath.
No employment fae. Apply Room
as Bell Street Terminal or 3i7
James street. Seattle.
HIGH SCHOOL BOY FOR GOOD
downtown route. ard loading
airy for loading. Apply NJ tho cir
culation department.. The star
Ith ave- near Union
At ASSEx. 1904 sfh. near WestiaK.
ave. clean. furnished. steam heated
bedrooms (rnen). free bath and
phone Trans noe: weekly $50
WANTED MAN no HELP on
fruit ranch; steady work for right
man. Il. J. Roberts. White Bluffs.
PAINTER HELP OWNER PAINT
house. State wages and phone
Pas. Star.
II Sam welsfield can't repair your
watch. throw IL away. 502 Union.
Big Green clock. OPP. postoffice.
PAINTERS AND PAPERHAN6ERs
az once. tozs 18th y. z. Car 10.
10 SITUATION-MALE
ROOMS KALsOMINED. s3.50 Up;
experienced painter. Reasonable.
Main s055.
PAINTING. PAPERfNG. KALSo-
mining. the honest goodness
kind. East 1889.
PAPER HANGING. KALSoMrSfNG.
Brown. Beacon 1882
GARDEN WORK. BEACON 03ei. 5
y. m.
FLOORS scRApED I'll. ssso-J.
IL statesmen WANTED
Statesmen FOR HfGH-GRADE
business, Excellent chance for
large earnings for hustlers. Sub
ject readily grasped. Good leads
furnished. Call 81 Alaslta Bldg.
10 FURNISHED HOUSES
FOR RENT
ROOMS. FURNITURE FOR SALE.
500, house for rent. SIG. Suitable
for couple Near Lake Washing
ton. Beacon 2il6-R
GROOM MODERN HOUSE FOR
rent. partly furnished. Melrosc
20sa,
Adams at Fauntleroy FOR BUNGALOW.
20 FOR RENT-HOUSES
t,b PER MONTH ARE THE PAY
mcntR on my new f-rOom cottages
and - acres. My plan is easier
than renting. II. G. PETERS, 72G
3rd Ave.
GADRONA TRANsFER Will MOVE
you; satisfaction guaranteed. East
ZINE BLACb 10 REM 1HEAls
for particulars call Suhset 17i1.
Adams 81 Faontleroy for bungalow.
"a FURNISHED APIS.
AND FLATS
!. q MD s-RooM APARTMENTS.
furnished or unfurniEhed; modern:
we'll lighted: heat: phone. Prices
very reasonable. Manhattan Apis,
phone Elliott 1883.
Z, . AND 4 ROOMS, MODERN. WE'LL
lighted: heat; phone: private bath:
downtown. Summer rates. War
rem Apartments. Gar. 021s
gMADRONA DISTRICT
Tbrco-room apartment and sleeping
porch: bath: garage, light fur
nishef: f25. gss 30th ave,
TRUNKS MOVED. SOC. EAST ofs2.
OPPORTUNITY
S tar w a n t A d S
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Carter, Macdonald &
Miller

n you have any intention OF buying
home. you need looE no farther,
This dandy home has been cut
from 1890 10 s. 300 Tor immediate
action. and here are some Of the
details. 20 give you en- idea what
we offtr-Cofu.r lot 60xi07 10 al
ley. rooms fall cement basement.
laundry trays. reception hall WIKI
nreplaes, splendid dining room.
cabinet kitchsu. garage bed
rooms and bath on second floor.
wonderful shrubbrry aud an
abundance Of fruit ~ All kinds
Tank it over. all this FOR s. 500.
with 1900 cash. balance like rent,
splendid location. Come out this
evening. Tho FIRST ono 10 acc this
should buy ~
]. " McGILL REALTY co
tSi5 Meridian. Mtiresc 00s7.
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". l.. WoodrlnE. Plaintiff. ~. Mrs.
At. T. sanders a az. Defendants.
Nc. i5sfos
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Place Want AID Star Columns and Yourself Results
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice Of Receivers Sale
of Household Furniture


of Household Furniture
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT or THE
stain OF WASHINGTON
Tor King County
" l.. WoodriRg. Plaintiff Ns. Mrs
a.. l. sanders - AZ, Defendant
No, lasfos
NOTICE or RECEWERs SALE
Pursuant 20 decree msds and en-
tered in The above entitled cause.
on the ssh day ~ Apul. A. IN.
1893. tho underalEnrd. Iuiian 4.
shay, a. receiver IN said cause.
Will 90 June 2 1898. al The hour
~ lNaAe q ~. ~ said day. az thc
y ". Cufntr 81 Second ave. and
NlrEinia e.. Seattle. WaHAinsto ton.
otter for sale. aud viii eel al
public auction. for each. o. tho
highest and beet bidder. the fol-
lowing described furniture and
personal property. teWit;
~ rugs springs. 4 mattresses
mahogany rocker. mahogany d.
bfary table. mahogany ped~stala.
paintings. pictures 1 lot eur.
tains and draper. = spring cots. ~
freed wicker, ivory and rattanl
AnskElA. l WflNnE desk, nak
chairs, ! rcsdinE lamp 2 pillows.
9 pairs blankets ] stand. ] ward
robe. ash tables. 4 extension
table. I walnut kedrtcad. ] walnut
dresser. VERY chlffauicra. ] ivory
and rattan table. leather rockers.
mahogany dresser. birdHrYr
maple rocker, ] hifdarve maple
birdseyc maple stands. Z library
tables brass heda ! hiuiarNe
maple rocker. 4 hlrdayc maple
chair. clrcassiku walnut dresser
white beds. ] dark oak dFrnaer
said receiver reserves thr privilege
ana right 60 offer or trli Hald
property 10 parcels oF By separate
items. and 90 adjourn 90 postpone
tald sale from time 20 time az ucca
sion. rNiEency or nrcssslt, mas Dc
deem u By the receiver AfVisahic
Tor tht best Interests ~ the par
tirs Co above entitled action.
JULIAN Il. SHAY.
Receiver
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Name and Residence. Age.
Stricken. Fred F.. wenatchee -. "a
Ferrin. Inea G.. Wenatchee ...20
Evans, Evan D., Seattle -.....3s
Stump, Laura Belle, Seattle .-... 80
Lastowskos. Frank. Buckley 1910
Uselute. Antonio, Buckley -.....-.27
Penor Alex F.. Seattle ..........35
Peterson, Alma c.. Seattle .-......2s
Albright. Carl H. Seattle .........se
Henry. Myrtle. Seattle ...........21
Moffat. Leo C.. Seattle 49,. Legal
Munro. Betty, Seattle ..-.-.... Legal
Milne. James Francis. Boston.
Mass. ......... Legal
Collins. Mabel A.. San Diego. Legal
Lyon. Augustus E.. Jr.. Seattle ...2s
Bailey. Gladen N, Seattle -.......23
Strena. Robert l., Seattle ......17
Williams Marjory. Seattle .......1T
McCulloch. George E.. Seattle ....32
Shaver, Sara b. Seattle ..........52
Ingham. Allan. Seattle ...........eo
Glenz, Lucille, Seattle ......1S
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so BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES

GROCERY AVERAGING BETTER
than $50 daily Rent SIS month:
fun price. 81 900. Also another for
$1,000. 4 living rooms rent $50
Drugs and notion store. $4,000. In
quire 1908 Charles 81.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-22

A good place TO board r. rather
hard TO find. A want ad may help
you locate a place.
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LEGAL NOTICES

OSCAR z. JEFFERSON. LoGCEF
call Sun. 1881.
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WILL LADY WHO PICKED Up 81
bill on sunset car please call East
7sss@
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~ THE SUPERIOR COURT or TIE
SAAfh or WASHINGTON
Tor king County
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PERSONAL


wANTEn-Eyery one q set ono ~
my hackisia Read and have faith.
Follow my advice. Won viii he
surprised AZ the fnnHt wonderful
good results from what ] have 20
offer. Ny silica Medica Capsules
alone are worth more for indiEes-
fion than Ell other medicines that
know Of in the whole world COM
bired know from personal sx-
perience- stomach all right. kid
neys all right all right all over:
So an old retired physician told
ne. He was right. remove the
cause and you get well. Tubcrcu-
iosis. dropsy. diabetes and heart
also. And IL will not cost one
fifth OF $50 a shot. IL eountcractS
the sugar In the blood ConHulta-
ton and booklet free. sf..s. parcel
post sf-3s cscff. month st0s. g @.
y. n sou vlsh- II you have no
faith. don't order You viii Get
nowhere. - II. winAnz. tei AMER
ican Bank BldE- seattle. Wash.
DIR o. Z GREER. FOOT SPECIAL
list orthopedist. s2l Sesnoard
building. Elliott $3.50.
WILL LADY WHO PICKED Up 81
bill on Sunset car please call East
7sss-
oSEAR z. PETERSON. LOGGER.
cali [nn 4esf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-23
GOVERNOR SILVER SCORES AGAIN

Governor Sizer has lost no time in carrying out his announced
intention to dismiss the State Highway Commission. Appearing be-
tore a joint session of the legislature last night, he put the matter
sauarely up to the lawmakers and so impressed them with his sin
rerity that they Immediately took steps to cooperate with him in
carrying out his program.
30 far SO good. 1t is an excellent start. With both sides put
ang all their cards on the table and discussing state problems in an
open and frank manner the outlook for real constructive legislation
"a bright.
Governor silzer is showing some of the excellent traits of one
Of the most distinguished predecessors, Woodrow Wilson. in the
way he is going about fulfilling his executive duties. The cover.
nor, it will be remembered, was one Of the chief supporters of the
Wilson administration and aided in putting across the progressive
program at that time that attracted SO much attention all over the
country Governor Silzer would make no mistake in following in
the footsteps of Woodrow Wilson while in Trenton.
We have in mind, particularly, Woodrow Wilson, reputation
of James Smith and Smiths chief lieutenant, James R. Nugent
shortly after he took office when these Democratic bosses thought
they had a dignifed figurehead in the governors chair, Governor
Wilson soon let it be known that he was elected to serve the people
or New Jersey and not to obey the dictates of party boss. It was
largely through the instrumentaity of Smith and Nugent that Will
son was nominated and elected, but that did not prevent the COVER
nor doing his duty as he saw it.
In the same manner, Governor Silzer owes his nomination and
election largely to the backing he received from Frank Hague who
poses as the present Democratic boss of the state. Hague had
everything pretty much his own way during the Edwards admins
trahon and the people of the state feared that he would dominate
the Slzer administration in the same way. But realizing the prece-
dent set by Woodrow Wilson and seeing the way Governor sizer
has started off, it looks as if the fears were unfounded.
State Highway Commission, which has been the first OBJ
ject of attack by Governor Siker, was named by Governor Ed
wards largely, no doubt, at the dictation of Hague. It was recog-
uzed as a Hague board and was friendly to the Hague interests.
Hague, however, has found it expedient to fall in with the SMzer
program of ousting the board, 1t is well. There is no harm in
Hague and slzer working in harmony as long as the governor fol-
lows his independent course and Hague finds it convenient to agree
Herewith.
Governor Silzer is rapidly gaining the full confidence of the
people by his frank and aggressive manner in handling the affairs
o state. Such an attitude must win the cooperation Of the legisla-
ture even though it is Republican, because the public would not
stand for anything else with the governor being as fair and above
board as he is
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-23
SWEET TOOTH

Did you consume 102 pounds Of sugar last yeari II not,
you didn't get your share. Americans in 1872 used 5,3O3,755
tons of sugar. That was 102 pounds for every man, woman
and child.
Making allowances for infants, who cannot be listed as
sugar consumers, it is probable that the average grown-up
used $50 to 200 pounds Of sugar during the year.
All of which rather ~dumfounds Merrick P. Winett, writ
ing in the American Sugar Refining Companys market let
ter.
And it is almost unbelievable that our sugar consumption
exceeds 100 pounds a year for each of us.
What's the answer? Why the increased Prohibition!
Deprived Of legitimate stimulants, our nation Is swinging
strongly to candy and soft drinks.
Probably the most important reason for increased sugar
consumption is to be found in the cellar-home-made wines.
Ten pounds of sugar doesn't last long when the little giant,
fermentation, gets started in an alright keg.
The average American in 1922 consumed IA pounds more
Of sugar than the year before.
Compared with our average of 1O2 pounds a year each
most other countries are far behind us in the use Of the stimu.
liant, sugar.
Australians consumed 100 pounds Of sugar a year, on the
average. Denmark ranks third, with SO pounds. Then comes
Canada, 81 pounds. Next in line is Switzerland-75 pounds.
So the List tapers down, until at the taiLend among lead
ing nations we have Chinese and Russians consuming only
five pounds of sugar a year for each man, woman and child.
As this newspaper recently pointed out edhorially, there
is as much stimulation physically, but not mentality in two
Jumps Of sugar as in the average alcoholic cocktail.
We are a nervous race, highlysrung, quick-moving, rest
less, impatient. The natural reaction is that we crave
stlmulants. In alcohol, we never were able to restrain our
selves nationally. The French, also highly-strung nervous
ly, can be satisfied with light wines. But your typical
American wanted whiskey-highproof, concentrated, and
aged to the point where it contained compound high ethers
more stimulating than the alcoholic content.
AS we went to extremes in alcohol, we now appear headed
fleeing our national psychology. incidentally, it looks al
If sugar will be a pretty good business field in years ahead.
What excessive use of sugar will do to our national healtk
is not so pleasant to contemplate.