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The broad ax., 1923-12-08

Representative printers and news
paper men paid tribute to John Cal
houn. chicago's FIRST printer and edi-
tor. who ninety years ago started the
FIRST newspaper in Chicago. The
ninetieth anniversary celebration was
held in the Y. M. c. A. Hotel, 822
South Wabash Avenue, Chicago. last
Monday, under the auspices Of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
An oil painting Of Mr. Calhoun. be-
lieved to be the only one in existence,
and one Of the famous Gunther col
lection of historical paintings which
hang in the auditorium and lobby Of
the Y. M. c. A. Hotel, was promi-
nently displayed near the platform
from which the speaker eulogized Chi
cago's pioneer editor and publisher,
The speakers were Harry Hillman,
editor of the Inland Printer; Thomas
Knapp, president OF the Old Time
Printers Association OF Chicago. and
James NJ. cleary, Of the Chicago
Tribune. H. "A. Stotz, Secretary
Manager of the Y. NJ. c. A. Hotel,
was Chairman.
1T is indeed fitting that we should
meet here tonight to honor the mem
ory and work Of John Calhoun, the
printer who published the first news
paper in Chicago" said Mr.. Hllman.
1T is difficult for US who know Chi
cago as the greatest printing center
in the world, to appreciate that only
ninety years ago the first printing
press-a hand press-was installed in
what was then a little village. John
Calhoun was only printer but were
The broad ax., 1923-12-08
COUNCIL HAS ANNIVERSARY
EXERCISES

Egypt Council liz, A. u. K. & D.
Of A., held its sixth anniversary ex-
ercises at Harmony Hall on Nov. 9th
at which time large audience was
present and paid a great tribute to
Dr. Hudson, who was chairman Of
the committee on arrangements. Mrs.
Eliza Jackson, most excellent queen,
had just returned to the city from an
extended trip through Virginia, in time
to address the anniversary meeting.
Others who spoke were NJ. T. Bailey
Of the Publicity Department of the
Grand Council, A. U. X. & d. of A.;
several Of the most excellent queens
and state officers. Beautiful presents
were given the officers in appreciation
OF the great work they are doing.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

There was fashionable wedding in
New York the other day with a bride
whose grandmother was laundress,
and founded manufacturing business
and accumulated fortune Of a million
dollars. Her mother inherited the
business and doubled the fortune. The
bridegroom was a physician whose
father got rich in Chicago real estate.
The happy couple are off for a honey
moon in Europe. Guests at the we'd
ding came from leading cities all over
the country.
Nothing particularly striking about
these details except that the parties
concerned were Negroes, and the
guests, some 1000 IN number. we're
also Negroes and represented wealthy
families. Ii was a wedding that DEM
onstrates the steady advance in posses
sions Of the colored people in America.
When account is taken Of the handi-
cap on all ambitious Negroes in this
country, Of the very narrow range Of
employments open to them, As COM
pared with those enjoyed by whites,
the commercial achievements Of the
two families united by this marriage
are notable.
Opportunity reaches q hand to every
man and woman in America. There Is
a chance for all; but hundred chances
for the white man to one for the
Negro. But talent takes no account
Of color. t always finds its way tc
success-The Chicago Journal 81
Commerce, December 6. 1928.
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RED CAP CLUB

The annual election of the officers
of the Red Cap Club was held last
Monday evening. The following are
the names of newly-elected officers:
President, Sandy w. Trice; First
Vice-President, B. F. Shepard; Sec
ond Vice-President, s. H. Harris; Re-
cording Secretary, c. E. Hayes; Cor
responding Secretary, B. L. Smith;
Treasurer, Ohio Robinson.
Directors: c. P. Johnson, Wyatt
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CARD OF THANKS

The members Of the family of Mr..
Charles E. Scott wish to extend their
heartfelt thanks and appreciation for
the sympathy and beautiful floral Of
ferings in the recent bereavement, the
loss Of a beloved husband, loving
brother, and dear cousin.
Mrs. Charles E. Scott.
Mrs. Isabella v. Johnson,
Mrs. H. V. Phoenix
and other cousins.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08

Edgerton, A. A. Henderson, J. Wal
dron, E. Langston, ]. Miller.
The Red Caps Literary Club viii
have their program the third Sunday
in December, 10th. Among the prin-
cipal speakers will be Hon. John G
Drennan, General Attorney for the
Illinois Central Railroad.
Mrs. F. D. Hoffman, musical direc-
tor, will attempt a new level in mu-
steal entertainment, and rare treat
is in store for all those who attend.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08

A delegation Of employees from the
post Office where Mr.. Scott was en-
ployed for about twenty years, at
tended the funeral.
The services were conducted by
Rev. Dr. S. E. Maloney, and Rev. DR..
H. E. Stewart.
Mr.. Scott leaves a devoted wife, one
sister, several cousins and host Of
friends to mourn his loss.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08
HAVE FRIENDS TO DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Young, ala
Calumet Ave. entertained few Of
their friends on last Sunday afternoon
to an after Thanksgiving dinner.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Robinson, Mrs. Florence
Masterson. Mrs. Corie Day and Am
brose II. Robinson OF Milwaukee,
Wis.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08
VISITS CRY

Attorney A. Morris Williams. I'M
perial Regent Of the Knights and
Daughters Of Honor with headquar-
ters AZ Springfield. I'll, visited the city
during the week and held several BUSH
ness conferences with local officers
pertaining to the organization.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08
THE KINNEYs RETURN

Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Kinney, sl42
calumet Ave-, who spent three weeks
visiting with their parents and friends
10 Greenville and Breeves, III, and
with other friends in st. Louis, Mo-,
have returned home pleased with their
stay.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08

council Of Knights & Daughters Of
Honor from the state grand council
Of Illinois, in 1924, and placed at the
head of the transportation depart
ment. He will not only make arrange
ments for the organization, but will
spend much time in arranging for all
persons who desire a September home
coming.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08

\ Miss Ruth McCoo, who possesses
large amount of real dramatic talent,
and who is an expert stenographer, is
now employed in the Office of the
Illinois Commerce Commission and
her many friends feel confident that
she will make good in her new posi-
ton.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08
MRS. RocHoN RETURNS

Mrs Elizabeth Rochon, most ex-
cellent queen Of. Thebes Council, "A.
u. X. & D. of A., prominent fraternal
worker in the city, who spent four
weeks in Washington, D. c., at the
bedside of a near relative who was
severely i'll, but much improved at this
time, has returned to the city.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08
BAILEY ELECTED DELEGATE

M. II. Bailey, president of the Bailey
Realty Co., and general manager Of
the Milton Mercantile Agency, 363s
State St., has been elected delegate to
Baltimore, Nd, to the national grand
The broad ax., 1923-12-08

Miss Elizabeth Clark, 81 E. And
ST., who was employed in the Office
OF Attorney Walter NJ. Farmer, 1874
w. Washington St, the first Of this
week became one Of the stenogra-
pliers in the County Recorders Office,
which is SO ably conducted by Hon.
Joseph F. Haas.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08
CHIPS

Mr.. and Mrs. Cary B. Lewis and
Cary B. Lewis, Jr., the owners Of the
Idlewild Hotel, 33rd ST. and S. Wabash
Ave-, spent Thanksgiving day in St.
Louis, No, as the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. E. Malone.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08

Miss Anna Hill of Evanston, ILL.,,
who has been indisposed for the past
year, has, to the great delight Of her
many friends, completely recovered
her health again and the first OF this
week she resumed her labors as ste
nograpfer for Attorney Walter M.
Farmer, 1874 w. Washington St.
The broad ax., 1923-12-08
THE LATE CHARLES E. SCOTT

He Was One Prominent Masons in This Country.
He Was Buried With All the High Masonic Honors Due
Him He Was Held in the Highest Esteem By Large
Circle of Friends Residing All Parts of this City and IN
Other Parts of This Country.
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~. "A. A. c. p. LOCAL SECRETARY
ADVISED PATH INFANTRY
MAN SENTENCE REDUCED
BY DIRECTION OF THE PRES
IDENT.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29

means of illumination, as the table
should be the most highly illum-
mated part Of ~the room. There Is
something conductive to cheerful
nessin the distribution of light that
hens the diners with semi-darkness.
for this concentrates their attention
ton possesses the elemental virtue
which goes back to the primitive
Joys of the camp fire.
Soft Shadows
This light may be direct or indi-
rect, for the frosted bulb or inverted
bowl protects the eyes from the an
noylng glare of the old time dome.
Indirect lighting should always be
supplemented by some direct light
Ing In the room, as 1t produces no
shadows and leaves the faces of the
diners without character. Modelling
requires direct light. You will find
that jewels do not sparkle, nor eve
ming dresses show to advantage If
there are no high lights.
Beautiful pictures are a luxury
continued this young lighting ex-
pert, but almost anyone a afford
Il plaster figure in n rounded niche
In the wall which may be brought
into relief by means Of light. An
inexpensive statuette or bust Will
look like choice marble when food
ed with rose or violet rays.
For all of these effects the home
builder must learn that the initial
cost of plenty of outlets and switches
well repays the expenditure"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29
GENEROSITY


She was a stopped, frail, poor looking little old woman
that came and took a seat at one of the tables in the lunch
room of a large department store.
He order was frugal. and one felt it was such not so
aucn because of her slim appetite as of her slim pocket
book. One looked at her pinched, pathetic little face and her
thin but neatly and trinity attired little body and wished one
could feed her on all kinds Of nourishing food.
But to get to my point-after finishing her coffee and ham
sandwich, she carefully studied the menu, and fitting her chair
walked over to the desk to purchase another check. AS she
came back to the waitress an ordered a cocoanut tart Zone
of the cheapest desserts on the menu) the waitress requested
her check. Where was It'll She had failed to take it with her
change. Going back to the cashier she explained her predlca-
ment, but the cashier, perhaps, from being so accustomed TO
handling nothing but cold, hard cash was cold and relentless
and refused to give the little old lady another check with
out more money.
Proudly but determinedly she walked back to the table
and telling the waitress her experience explained that she
would go without her dessert.
With the kindness, intuition and generosity which her
class often possess, the waitress said quickly and quietly,
stHave your tart madame, I'll settle for it."
OF course the proud little old lady refused, but the wait
ress had touched her heart, and the hearts of the few who
witnessed the little episode, by her quick and ready generosity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29

of the thrower's fate.
A gypsy fortune teller In a shock
of corn can tell the future by read
ing palms or cards. She provides a
very decorative touch as we'll as
much fun.
And speaking of the decorative
touch, there is nothing more affec-
tive than corn stalks and autumn
leaves and vines simply arranged.
Pumpkins and vegetables of all sorts
can be used for candle sticks. And
as far as possible let the lights be
candles.
Ghosts
Ghost stories are always in order
for Halloween. These should be
told before an open fire If possible,
with a ~cleverly arranged banging
shutter or door in some distant part
of the house for an eerie accom-
paniment. II an open fire is out of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29
BROADCASTS
BY LoRA KELLY
A Beauty Contest for Men

some day when we have a paper
of our own we r going to reVefse d
LOT of the popular traditions ina
have been handed down in editorial
offices since Adam got out the
Weekly Blight.
For one thing, we are going to
can beauty contests for women ana
exploit mems physical se~ductiveness
for a while. We probably will pick
out a summer resort which VIII
come through handsomely for the
free advertising it will get. Then
haying chosen the setting for this
unparalleled spectacle, we shali
brush and comb the country thor
oughly for Mr.. Chicago" Mr.. Bal
timore." Mr.. Spokane" "Mr. a
Francisco" or mr.. Cleveland" as
the case may be.
But we are nothing If not demo-
cratic. We shall have an eye to our
d~own-State circulation and invite
1Gome of the minor poets in on the
cal. We are determined to nave
The matter Judged impartially, SO
that the sophisticated city dude snail
not. by reason of his superior ad-
vantage, outdistance his simple
country brother in overalls.
We snail assemble ILLS pSNS u
masculine beauty at whatever point
seems wisest for mobilization, hav-
ing first taken the precaution to call
upon the Governor of the State. ask
ing him to have the National Guard
ready in Ease of an emergency.
We shall hold a formal guard
mount on the Boardwalk, with Mr..
Chicago" and MIR. Painted Post
and "Mr. Podunk" ensconced beau
tifully in gladioli-decked wheel
chairs.
The judges will base their decision
upon the following points:
First. Sickness of hair n It's
quality of staying put"
Second. Taste in rubber over
shoes.
Third. Technique in using a tooth
pick.
Fourth. Grace in hat-tipping.
Fifth. Speed in giving up seat in
street car to a woman.
To the city. town. village or coun-
try crossroads producing a hundred
percenter will be awarded an ex-
ouisitely modelled all-day sucker.
Beauty may be only skin deep but
some men are awfully thick-skinned.
Copyright, 1928, by Public Ledger
Company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29
YOUR BABY N MINE
Care Of the Teeth During Pregnancy
By MYRTLE MEYER ELDRED

Care of the Teeth During Pregnancy
It is a we'll known fact that during
pregnancy women are almost always
bothered with toothache. An appar-
entity healthy mouth will suddenly
seem to develop cavities and aches
and pains. This is not unnatural,
since the system has a large use for
its mineral salts and If it does not
get them in sufficient amounts
through the diet, it robs the system
of the mother OF them.
There is also a superstition that
it Is harmful to go to the dentist and
have dental work done. 1 hear this
all the time, DO I dare go to the
dentist? ?" One can much better go
and have the teeth attended to than
to stand the misery of toothache and
all the woes attendant on decaying
teeth. Even tooth extraction Is not
dangerous, though IL this does not
have to be done, 1t is as well not to
give the mother an anesthetic, and to
use filings for the time being.
The thing to remember is that a
healthy mouth Is a safeguard to the
health, and decaying, aching teeth a
menace. Also one must keep in
mind that If the teeth are to remain
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29

BY NEA Service
CLEVELAND, Leaving the light
ing more or less to chance does not
make for a we'll planned home says
Mrs. Margaret S. Fullerton, lighting
engineer at the Nela research labor
atories for the General Electric Com
pany, here.
1--WE give a great deal of thought
to the architectural plans of our
homes, but we leave the lighting
more or less to chance" h COM
ments.
Therefore, Mrs. Fullerton offers
housewives these helpful sugges-
tons:
For practical lighting in the Nv
there is nothing like lamps.
They can easily be transported, n
they are decorative. With the IN
verted globe all glare which Is SO
trying to the eyes a be avoided
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29
Lecture For Women

DIR. Winfield Scott Hall. of the
New Jersey State Department of
Health will deliver several lectures
to various groups of men and boys
when he comes to the city on Thurs
day, November /. 1t was also
thought advisable for him to de-
liver a special lecture to women. 1t
has therefore been arranged to have
him lecture at $3.50 o'clock at the
Y. NJ. II. A. at Smith and Mcclellan
streets. DR.. Hall is a ~forceful speak,
er, being a nauthority on sex hygiene
He has a magnetic personality and
a positive message. The lecture will
be free to all women of the COM
munity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29

AS the night drew neal for Natalie
Clippers big backyard Halloween
party the weather became perfect.
On Monday evening Billy Cut-out
walked with Betty over to Natalie's
house. 1t was far too spooky for her
to go alone. There vas a bright
moor that cast black shadows in the
grass in which probably lurked hor-
rid black cats ready to cross their
path. Betty even thought she saw
some old witches out praeticing
sweeping cobwebs from the sky.
They found Natalie's sister Mar
jorie sitting on the floor dealing from
a pack of dirty playing cards as she
murmured, Bubble, bubble, toll and
troubled"
II know!" Betty cried. "She's 60
ing to be the fortune teller witch!"
That's right, she is!
Marjorie has pink cheeks, brown
hair and eyes. Her tan dress with
the bertha collar and tan hose are
just the thing for a girl to wear for
everyday. Cut her out and mount
her. Then watch to see what she
will wear tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29

yet the light can be thrown directly
on your work or book. Colored
shades will dlffuse a pleasant light
in the room, though only fame
tinted bulbs should be used.
DifYused Light
There are many forms of diff
fused lights, such as vases, urns,
floor standards, cornices and wall
boxes, but they must always be sup
plemented by localized lights in
lamps or wall brackets. Candles, ex-
cept on either side of a dressing
room mirror, are merely for decor
alton.
Lamps In various parts of the
room have the added advantage Of
being turned on or off at will and
thus making fanciful lights and
shadows.
For the dining-room, a light over
the table is the most satisfactory
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29

healthy during this period the dNet
must contain an abundance of min
erals so that the teeth of the motheA
may not be robbed. Plenty of milk
(rich in lime) and the leafy, green
vegetables are essential to keep up
the supply of minerals in the system.
Also a mild alkali tooth wash should
be used daily. and the teeth kept
scrupulously clean. With these pre-
cautions the mother should not find
it necessary to have any amount of
dental work ddne, nor should her
teeth be In bad condition after the
birth of the baby. But If work If
needed have it done by all means.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29
BY SISTER MARY

Halloween usually reveals the
peter Pan" in all of us. For the
old-fashioned games of u ances-
tors continue to charm and interest.
To bob apples fill a tub or shallow
pail with clear water. The tub
should not be more than t~wo-thirds
full of water. Carve the initials of
the girls on fine red apples and place
in tub. The men bob" for the APP
pies, capturing them with their
teeth. The initials are those of their
future wives.
The apple pairing game Is played
by both men and girls. Each person
pares an apple, making the pairing
long as possible. This is swung
over the head three times and then
dropped over the right shoulder. II
the pairing r9,nains unbroken and
forms an initial, the initial is that
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29

The question try this:
Fill a shallow pan two-thirds full
of salt. Pour over as much alcohol
as the salt will absorb. Light and
place in the center OF a square of
asbestos. Put on the floor or on a
table, the guests forming a ring
around the blaze.
A sheet and pillow case party is
always fun and most appropriate for
Halloween. When everyone Is
masked the same it's much harder
TO guess who's who than when the
very choice of the costume itself
often proclaims the m~asquerader.
The very atmosphere of autumn
bespeaks success for a Halloween
party and, with nuts and apples and
pumpkin pie and cider during the
evening, 10 or 20 young men and
girls are sure to have a jolly time
in playing informal games.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29
Sisterhood Will
Meet Tomorrow

There will be a regular meeting
of the Beth Mordecai Sisterhood
in Beth Mordecai, temple in Hobart
street, tomorrow afternoon at $3.50
o'clock, with the president, Mrs.
Meyer T4eichtman, presiding. A lin
en- show for the benefit of the tenn
pie will be held, and refreshments
will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29

We are able to offer onr
readers now a new leaflct On
feeding. How the baby should
be fed from the true he is Z
months to 3 years Is Included IN
this dip. Any VI the readers Of
this department may have III ~
send z a self-addressed, stamp
ed envelope (no loose stan4ps)
and asking for It.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29
What South Amboy
Women Are Doing

SOUTH AMBOY, Oct. 29.-Tickets
are being sold rapidly for the mon
ster character dance to be held in
st. Mary's hall on Wednesday night
Halloween. under the auspices of
the Catholic Daughters of America.
Miss Sallie O'Connor is chairman of
the affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29
In EoreiRn lands

One Mother Says:
My little girls love to sew for dolls
and have lately taken an interest In
making costumes fashioned after the
customs OF different nations. I help
them by getting prints showing the
different costumes, providing them
with the necessary material, and
getting them stories about the par
ticular nation they are interesed in
at the time. Through this doll dress
making they have acquired personal
touch in their study of geography.
Copyright, 1928, Associated Editors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29
WhatP erth Amboy
Women Are Doing
In Club Activities

The regular meeting of the Girls
Progressive club. will be held at the
home of Miss Pauline Keak, in JEFF
fries street, tonight at 8 o'clock. 1t
Is most important hat all members
be present.
The local chapter of Hadassah Is
conducting their rummage sale. at
$50 Smith street, beginning today.
Anyone having any articles for the
sale will communicate with Mrs. Leo
Jacobson, of Kearny avenue, and she
will arrange for transportation.
The Y. M. G. A. auxiliary is con-
Quoting their rummage sale at 343
State street, near Fayette beginning
today. Anyone having any article
for the sale will call Mrs. r. L. Pres
ton. 165 State street, and transpor-
tation will be arranged.
There will be a meeting of the
third ward ~E~cublican women at
Odd Fellows hall in Smith street to-
morrow night at z o'clock. There
will be speakers and much business
OF importance will be transacted. All
members are urged to be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-29

The Women's Missionary Society
of the First Baptist church are MAX
ing plans at this time for their
chicken supper to be held in h
basement of the church ION Thurs
day, November Is.