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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
THINGS NEVER PAID FOR

wouldn't belittle money. It is a great thing to have.
The ambition to acquire it is a perfectly normal, natural and
worthwhile ambition. Money has its place and a large place
in all our lives. But have you ever thought that the best
things Of life, the things from which We get the greatest JOY
and gain the greatest benefit, are the things we never pay for.
All the gold Of the universe can't purchase love. II 1t
could it wouldn't be loves.
Sunshine, natures tonic, is free; just as free to the poor
est among us as to the millionaire.
A good characte-all the wealth of the world can't buy
that. It can be won only by right thinking and right doing.
The clinging arms of a little child. Money never pur-
chased these, and to the mother is there anything in the world
more valuable?
Sleep, "Nature's fond nurse y charges no salary for her
daily services.
The stars shine just as brightly, the birds sing just as
sweetly, the flowers bloom just as fragrantly for your nurse
maid as for you.
Ones honor, ones patriotism, ones ideals-try to pur.
chase these with gold and they will resound with the ring OF
the counterfeit.
The balm of real sympathy, or the exchange of thoughts
where minds click and fit ball and socket with one another,
money never purchased these.
Oh, yet, life holds fich prizes in her hands. They are
ours not for the paying but just for the taking. A mind, a
heart, a soul able to appreciate and love the beautiful, that is
the only toll that life asks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

Measles IS a serious disease be-
cause of the extreme danger of COM
plications. Pneumonia is by no
means an i%nfrequent follow up OF
measles, and it may be very seri-
Gus in the child's weakened state.
The child who shows signs of q
cold should be kept at home and
away from the rest of the family.
He should be fed lightly and il he
has any fever. confined to the bed.
If his yes show signs of infamma-
ton keep the shades lowered and
do this until the eyes are clear
again.
Avoid extreme changes Of heat
and cold and don't let him out too
soon even If he seems to have had
a very light case.
Children have measles more than
does not cause him immunity from
another attack.
The eruption is extremely itchy
and the child will be and
irritable. Frequent sponging with
a mild soda solution is always
soothing, and sometimes the doctor
can prescribe an ointment that will
allay the itching.
Mothers are much too prone TO
consider measles one of the neces-
sary childish diseases and not try
to avoid infection. 1t is every
mothers duty to protect her chill
dren from every possible disease and
other children from being infected
by them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07


"What'll our families think when
we don't come home tonight" Joe
asked Sam, sta, nping to keep warm,
II hope they'll know we're lost
and will start a search"
"If it weren't SO cold I could
stand it better. Wish | had my
overcoat now. Say, Sam, they say
there are bears in these woods"
Joe suggested. But 1 guess if any
came near, Sport could keep them
away. Here, Sport he called.
The dog did not answer. Hes
lost. too" sobbed Joe.
1t seemed like hours that the
boys waited. Suddenly they heard
below a crashing through the trees
"a bear" they shivered. 1t drew
closer. Then Joe saw a light and
in . moment Sport came bounding
through the brush. Joe's father
followed with a lantern, and best
of all, big coats for the boys.
"Hurrah for Sport" shouted the
boys. "He went for help"
Color Joe's sheepskin tan to match
his brooches.
(Capjyright, 1928. Associated Edi-
tors)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
By LoRA KELLY

The Political Reporter arrived at
the office away ahead of time.
Home looks like a day nursery
he explained. MY wife is giving a
party for Junior. He is two years
old today, and twenty-six babies ar
irving all in n heap to help MIN
celebrate are too much for me-
He lighted a big pipe. Funny
thing about those kids, too" he went
on Gas soon as the boy babies got
past the kawky stage and felt more
at ease in their surroundings, they
Immediately started to take things
away from each other and to pum-
mel the little girls"
Wild-eyed reformers who expect
to make the world over, and partic-
ularly mans little fighting habits
will please take note.
aThey started to take things
AWAY from each other and to pun
mel the little girls"-at the advanced
6 of TWO!
For a. sex that prides itself upon
its love of adventure and enough
I~magination to escape from the COM
mon-place occupations, man cllngs
with singular determination to the
two gentle diversions mentioned
above. -
Naturally, it g~rieves us to have
to speak publicly in this fashlon Oh
mans tendencies to mortal COMBAT
but one cannot refrain from point
ing out how these traits ecom ex-
aggerated when the Two-Year-Olds
grow up.
"They started to take things away
from each other $50,
"And to beat up the little girls
That's how Ninteenth Amend
ments start.
copyright, 1928, by Public Ledger
Company
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
Association Meets

A meeting of the Woman's Benefit
Association of the Maccabees was
held at the home of Mrs. Golden
in Madison avenue last night, at
which time plans were completed
for a masquerade dance which will
be held in Junior hall on New Years
eve. Fine music will be provided
for the occasion. Prizes will be
awarded for those wearing the pref
test, most original and most unique
costumes. Tickets may be procured
from any member of the following
committee in charge: Mrs. r. Col
den, chairman: Mrs. Eike. Mrs. Zim-
norman, Mrs. William Wilson. Mrs.
Butler, Mrs. Jack Martin, Miss Clara
Nelson, Mrs. Charles Sykes, Mrs.
Monroe, Mrs. Bjork and Mrs. Peter
Jensen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

NEW YORK.-Wait a minute!
Think twice, young lady, or even
three times. before you finish pack
ing the suitcase and hatbag and
start for New York to make your
way in the business world.
Things aren't what they used to
be in the Big Town.
Girls who turn their backs on
Main Street, leave the home cooking
and the fresh laid eggs to the folks
back home and establish themselves
in a hall bedroom without cooking
privileges in New York have a rude
awakening before them when they
learn they have yet to achieve that
GROWING glory of the modern young
wcman-economic independence.
Girls in New York who do not
get beyond a $500 or $500 salary
are fairly certain to become an
economic burden to their friends or
relatives in time" says Olive Van
Horn, director of the industrial de-
partment of the National Y. w. c.
A.
~ am speaking" she goes on, "of
the woman in business rather than
of those in industry, where social
demands on the matter of clothes
and living are less exciting.
Costly Demands
There are two good reasons why
New York women on small salaries
find it impossible to save. First, the
cost of food, and second that Of
shelter. These two items nearly ex-
haust her budget if she is in the
$500 group"
The budgets for working women
put out by the Federal Reserve
Board and various minimum wage
commissions cannot be applied to
New York, Miss Van Horn believes.
you cannot rent the smallest
roo mthat is anyway adequate for
less than SO a week." she con-
til ues. "In Brooklyn she may find
one for eight or nine dollars, but
usually that necessitates a longer
and more exhaustive ride to and
from work. This means that with
her food, which she cannot bring
down to less than SO or 81 a week,
she is paying out nearly $1100 for
living alone.
with so much spent for food and
rent, $270, the usual IS per cen al
lowed in budgets for clothes, q sum
which obviously cannot meet re-
placements i'll q ut present
prices over a period of several years,
and 500 or six per cent for upkeep,
which must take care of laundry,
pressing, shoe shines and general
wear and tear, the girl on the $500
salary has just $50 left for trans
portation, vacation, amusement, dem
tist, charities, Christmas gifts, and
the other perquisites of civilized
life"
Nothing to Save
"What can she possibly put to-
ward a savings account?
This is a challenge to our proud
boast of independence. 1t is situa-
ton that should honestly be faced
by business women today.
Are we, the majority of us, pay
ing our way, or r we, after all,
more of an economic liability than
an asset? How did this situation
come about and how can 1t be met,
are questions that demand an i'm
mediate answer from those who
have the welfare of the business
oma at heart"
Any girl coming to New York to
work should at least know the stu
alton before she comes, Miss Van
Horn concludes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

WOODBRIDGE, Dec. AT a re-
cent meeting of the executive board
of the Woman's Club of Woodbridge
township held at the home OF the
president, Mrs. j. H. Thayer Mar
tin, it was decided not to hold a
dance between the holidays this year
on account of the numerous activi-
ties Of the season but to hold a
dance at a later date TO be decided
upon next month. There will be nc
meeting Of the board of directors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
Many Activities
For Fords Women

FORDS, Dec. Aprons and a
large assortment of fancy articles
which were not disposed of at the
recent bazaar of the Fords branch
oil the Woman's Club of Woodbridge
Townships will be on sale between
the hours of 2 to 5 in the afternoon
and Z to Q in the evening at the
Fords Building and Loan Association
building today.
The Fords Industrious Sewing
Girls Club will meet tomorrow for
their weekly session. New members
are expected to be enrolled.
The three day bazaar of the La
dies Aid Society of Our Redeemer's
church concluded successfully last
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
A Motive i'm Saving

Une MOIItT SdyS.
Saving a few pennies and putting
them into the bank regularly does
not mean that the habit of thrift
is being inculcated in a child. He
feels a sense of deprivation. My
children have a small allowance and
when they want something definite,
such as a new football, very badly,
they save for it spending their
money wisely, and deliberately plan
ming to go without some things so
that they may gain the object desir-
ed. This planning is real saving,
which having a bank into which
they must put pennies handed them
by father or grandfather is not.
Copyright, 1928. Associated Edi-
tors)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

The Daughters Of Ilona held their
regular meeting at the home of Miss
Mary Seeman, in Smith street, We'd
nesday night, and made plans for a
theatre party to New York, which
will be held on December IS. The
club decides to witness a perform
ance of The Magic Ring" at the
Liberty theatre. A social hour fol-
lowed the business session and re-
freshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
YOUR BABY AND MINE
By MYRTLE MEYER ELDRED
MEASLES

L think it is very unwise to dwell
on the thought of possible illness,
also it is foolhardy to ignore colds
and fevers until it is too late to
save the other members of the fam
lily. or other children from possible
contagion.
Measles starts just like a com
mon cold. The child sneezes pro-
fusely, has a "runny" nose and
coughs. Also, his eyes are red and
watery. This is the time to Isolate
him from other children, and on
tinue to keep him away until you
are sure it is just a cold. and not
measles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

We r able to offer our
readers now a new leafIet on
feeding. How tire baby should
be fed from the time he Is I
monthes to 8 years is included
in this slip. Any of the readers
OF this department. may have ii
by sending a self-addressed,
stamped envelope (no loose
stamps) and asking for 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
What Metuchen
Women are Doing


METUCHEN Dec. THE Christ
MAJ bazaar of the Borough Improve
meat League which started yester-
day, will be continued this after
noon and tonight at the league house
There are numbers of booths filed
with gifts.
Mrs. NJ. C. Nook has been elected
president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the Y. NJ. c. A. here at the recent
meeting of that body. succeeding
Mrs. f. o. Thompson, who resign
ed.
A dance will be held tonight by
the house committee of the Metu-
chen Social and Civic Club at their
club house.
A chicken supper was served by
the ladies Of the Methodist church
to a large gathering last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

The following committee has been
appointed to arrange for the card
party to be held at the rooms of the
Catholic Daughters of America on
David street on Monday night: Mrs
Mary Gormley, Katherine Kelly.
Katherine Gundrum, Mrs. Katherine
Monaghan, Mrs. Margaret Mahoney,
Mrs. Mar Meinzer, Mrs. Mary Min
nick, Mrs. May Moran, Mrs. Nellie
Mullane, Mrs Catherine Mullen, Miss
Margaret Mulvey and Mrs. Ellen
Maher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
What Perth Amboy
Women Are Doing
In Club Activities

The literature department of the
Woman's Club held a most delight
full session al the home of the chair
man, Mrs. sydney Smith, in Market
street, yesterday afternoon. The
program opened with two piano
solos, "Kanenor Ostros" by Rubin
stein and "Serenade' by Pine, ex-
quisitely played by Miss Lucy Der
nard. Mrs. G. W. Tyrrell gave a
most interesting talk on her travels
in Japan. Mrs. Tyrrell told of the
cordial welcome extended to tourists
in that country and what a fine set
of people the Japs are. Her de-
scription of visits to the different
shops, temples, theatres and the
dress and customs of the Japs i'm
pressed the audience.
Mrs. Tyrrell had many souvenirs
and articles of interest for display at
the close of the session. Mrs. $. +.
Rostkowski and Mrs. NJ. Gerlufsen'
accompanied by Mrs. Maxwell a
Michael, then beautifully sang sui
Aria by Novak and The World Is
Waiting for the Sunshine" by Seltz.
Mrs. Alex NJ. Meyers gave a leading
on "a Boarder's Experience in ia
pan" which concluded the excellent
program. Mrs. Glenworth Sturgls
and Mrs. Martin S. Meinzer were
ehairmen of the afternoon.
You must go around to Icons
furniture store and see the fine dis
play OF linens and hand made laces
which were made by the refugees OF
the Near East. These articles are
being sold at a nominal cost and the
sale is being sponsored by the local
Woman's Club. The proceeds OF the
sale will be devoted to the Near
East relief.
Don't forget the card party to be
auspiced under the direction of the
Woinan's Auxiliary of the city hos
nital in the assembly room OF the
Raritan Yacht Club tomorrow after
noon. Mrs. Ralph Seaman is chair
man Of arrangements. Many peau-
tiful prizes will be awarded. me
proceeds will be devoted to bring
Christmas cheer to those confined In
the hospital.
No member of the Girls Club Will
be admitted at Monday nights ses-
sion Unless she shows her member
ship card.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
What South Amboy
Women Are Doing

SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. 7-At the
home of Mrs. John Paterson, at 213
Augusta street today a clam chow
der sale will be held. orders will
also be taken for pies, cakes and
crullers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

Grapefruit is the principal product
OF the Isle of Pines, having become
an important industry since the
American colonization shortly after
The Spanish-American War.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
oh THAT'S ALI

HE-Who's the sullen-looking
chap who keeps following us about?
SHE-Oh he's only the fellow who
Passing Show. -.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

The ladies of the Progressive Fire
Company will hold a fancy article
sale at the fire house tomorrow af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
What Women OF
Carteret Are Doing

VI AAA0 IL 4 ACCo ~
Congregation of Israel will hold a
card party and entertainment at
Rockman's tonight. Many prizes
will be awarded.
A large attendance Is expected at
the eCchre and dance of the Ladies'
Democratic Organization to be held
tomorrow night at C%oughlin's audi
forum.
Miss Elizabeth Whalen, chairman
of the entertainment committee of
the Carteret Free Public Library As
ISOLATION and her able committee
are preparing plans for dance to be
held at the new library headquarters
on Friday night, December 81.
Ben Encherman's Society Synco-
pators will furnish the music for the
dance of the Ladies' Auxiliary OF the
which will be held at Dalton's audi
forum Wednesday, December 10.
Mrs. =. Wantoch will entertain
the members of the Ladies' Whist
Club at a card party at her home
tonight.
The Ladies' Republican Club will
assist in the arrangements for the
second annual victory dance which
will be held at Dalton's auditorium
January 4.
The next meeting of the newly or
ganized Parent-Teachers Association
Mrs. Charles II. Byrne, president,
will he held Thursday January 3.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

FIRST CADDY-Lost your job?
DISCHARGED CADDY-Yep. ]
could do the work all right but l
couldn't learn not to laugh-Wash-
ington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
A Bit of Bribery

A Bit of Bribery
GRACE-Oh! Stealing jam! I'm
going to tell mama!
FREDDY-Wouldn't you rather
have some jam ?-Delineator.
The favorite stories of Elizabeth
Barrett Browning in childhood were
Greek stories.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07
Avenel Women

EVENEI, Dec. THE Avenel
branch of the Woman's Club at their
meeting held Wednesday night de-
nided to eliminate the presentation
ne motion pictures in connection
with Christmas program. The wo-
men will have a Christmas tree only
on the grounds of the AVenel steer
Eouipment Company and the money
originally planned for other pur-
poses will be used to relieve the
distress among some of the needy
families in this section.
The library will be open Saturday
from SIS d. M, and not on Thursday
and will be in charge of Mrs. t.
Goode The next meeting Will pc
held at the home of Mrs. r. A.
Lance on December 10.
The Parent-Teachers Association
of the Avenel school will meet We'd
nesday afternoon.
A splendid musical program feat
ured the parcel post party of the
Christian Endeavor held Monday
night. The program included a pi-
ano solo by Helen Augustine, recita-
lion by Ethel Greenhalgh, vocal
solo by ]. Browne. violin solo by
George Mccullough, recitation by
Bert Detzendorf, reading by Mario
RE Davies. The booths were In
charge of the Misses Laura Van
Slyke, Inez Van Cleft and Bessie
Baker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

True said the first woman, we women are such simple primitive
creatures, ad it is so easy to work u.s.. al ens1ave u.s. that l never cease
to marvel that every man hasn't got his wife right under his thumb. II
could hav Ter like a monkey N a stick that dances at his pleasure If he
would only devote one-hundredth part as much thought to how to manage
a wife as he doe to his golf stroke. But he doesn't. ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

But if she knew that she were free to go whenever
she liked, and that her husband was anxious for her to go
tripping as the English say, whenever she felt like 1t, why
she would be nailed to her own fireside.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

When the average man gets married he no more thinks
OF making a preliminary survey of his wifes psychology than
he does of starting out to discover the North Pole. Yet it
would be peace in his home and money in his pocket to find
out the simple formula by which every mothers daughter
of us can be worked,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

The Parent-Teachers A~ssociatlon
of the Avenel school will meet wed
nesday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

IF he were tyrannical l would fight for my rights to
the bitter end. If he We're close and stingy, and begrudged
me any little pleasure or indulgence. l would feel that l had
a perfect right to outwit him, and take everything 1 could get.
But you can't do that with a husband who would give you
the world on a silver salver if he could, and who leaves every
door wide open for you to come and go as you please.
THAT binds and hobbies you. and hands you over to
your husband to do what he will with you"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

No member of the Girls Club will
be admitted at Monday nights SEES
sion Unless she shows her member
shin card.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-07

Nor did any man ever get anything except dyspepsia by finding faui
with his wles cooking, and throwing mothers pies in her teeth. But yos
al jolly any woman into memorizing the cookbook and making a burnt
offering of herself on the gas range by extoIIng the merits of her food
and Boosting publicly of the kind of dinners she gives you.
Managing a wife! Huh! 1t is the easiest thing in the world. Strange
En IT, that So few e ever take h trouble to learn how to do it?"
DOROTHY DIX. ~
Copyright 1928. by Public Ledger Company a
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-20
SURPRISE FOR MRS. HUFF DENT

SURPRISE FOR MRS. HUFF DENT
The Ladies Aid Society of the Pres
byterian church gave Surprise party
for Mrs. Dent at the home of Mrs.
Aubreay Parrish Tuesday evening at
8 o'clock.
Mrs. Dent had long been president
of the Aid Society but withdrew few
months ago, as she expected to
change her residence before long,
and it was owing to this fact that the
Aid decided to surprise her, and
show their appreciation of her faith
fulness to the Aid and it's members.
After the members had collected
Mrs. Parrish asked Mrs. Dent to
come over a few minutes, which she
did, accompanied by Mrs. John sRight
who was to keep her at home until
sent for. She was very much sur
prised.l
A pleasant evening was enjoyed
and after refreshments, all assemDl-
ed in the living room where a small
Christmas tree held exchange gifts
for all and Mrs. Dent was presented
with beautiful cameo pin by the So
ciety in remembrance of the faithful
services.
Twenty seven were present, and
while they were 10th to give here up
All departed wishing Mrs. Dent hap
piness and contentment in her new
home.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-20

J. O. Harvey is now located in his
new store" on Serpell Ave. and Ho-
ward St. See his prices on fresh gro
ceries, organges, bananas, grapes Gel
cry, etc.
John Cochran, (the blind man) has
started a grocery store in the Shirt
lift Building, formily occupied by
James Fitzgerald. Buy your Grocer
les and candies of him.
Truman Cross came home to spend
the Holidays with his family. He
is working for the Dayton Construc-
ton company at Hinton.
Auto owners wanted to sell oils,
greases and paints in country dis
trict. Opportunity for permanent,
profitable business making $40 to
$50 weekly in own community. Stet-
son Oil Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
Geo. E. Talbot has been appointed
City Recorder to fill out the unex
pirad term Of L. e. Gamer, resigned
A glance at the many advertisement
will aid you greatly in selecting your
last hours gifts.
Troy E. Hardman of Elkins was in
town Tuesday looking after his in
terests as Candidate for the NOM
nation for State Senator on the Re-
publican Ticket. He will make q
good representative for the people
of West Virginia.
The Civic League request, all fam
lilies that care to do so, to burn a canc
lie in the window Christmas Eve
This is an old but interesting custom
and it is said that a candle burned
to the socket brings luck to the home
food to the laborer and gold to the
pocket.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-20
TWO CHILDREN ARE
VICTIMS OF FLAMES

PORTSMOUTH, o., Dec. 20,-
Flames claimed two children as vic
TINS at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Rey-
mold Fultz, New Boston, this after
noon. James Edward, l 1-2 years
old son, was trapped in the burning
house, and his sister, Marie, 8 years
was SO badly burned in attempting
to rescue him that she died.
Marie had just returned form school
near her home. Mrs. Fultz was at
nearby store shopping and the faith
er at work in New Boston factory,
the children being alone until fire
men reached the scene.