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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06

@. Has Harold Lloyd, the movie
actor an artificial hand2-E. @.
A. Harold Lloyd lost his thumb
and forefinser and a part of his hand
while he was posing for some new
comic pictures. He lad a real bomb
iii his hanl which the property man
had given MIN through errot, and
1t exploded.
@. How did the continents get
their names?-V. c.
A. The origin of the name Asia
is obscure. 1t is believed to have
originated among the Greeks, or to
some Asiatic people. Modern schol-
ars associate the name with the
Sanskrit word Ushas, meaning dawn.
The word Europe Is from the Assy-
rian Irib or Ereb, meaning sunset
or west. Australia is derived from
the Latin A~ustralis, meaning south
ern. The name suggested in n
middle of the nineteenth century by
Matthew Flinders i'll his book "Vov-
age of Terra A%ustralis. The deriva-
ton Of the word Africa Is uncertain.
1t is believed to be of Phoeniciain
origin, being first applied to the
neighborhood of Carthage. The
name America Is derived from the
MAINS OIL tIlo Itdlthl cApiOECAs <AhiS1
lgo Vespucct. 1t was first proposed
by Wa!dseemuller. a teacher of
geography IN the College of st. Die,
in the treatise called "Cosmo-
graphia," published in 1907.
@. What is meant by the state
ment that railroad rates are fixed on
a basis of what the traffic will
bear?"-A. q.
A. Fixing railroad rates at what
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06

the traffic will bear means the es-
adjustment of tariffs at the point
which will yield the largest rev.
enues in The long run and tend to
encourage the greatest possible de-
velopment Of traffic In the future.
@. How Ing is Alsace-lorraine?-
W. J. w.
A. Alsace-Lorraine from north to
south is 1913 miles. It's breadth va
ries from twenty-five to los miles;
its area is $3.50 miles.
Q. Is the moon brighter In the
first quarter or third quarter?-J B.
probably notice no difference in
brightness between the first and
third quarter, but measures by
Stebbins and Brown with a selenium
cell indicates thu the moon is
brighter at the first quarter. A
glance at the full moon shows that
there are more dark areas on the
eastern than on tho western half.
r" Q. Who called some country the
sick man Of Europe?--F. f. w.
A. The expression "the sick man
Of Europe" was used by Gear Mich
olas OF Russia in conversation with
the British Ambassador Seyrnoure
IN 184i. In allusion to the decay OF
the Turkish empire.
Q. How long -zould it take a letter
n Boston to. reach Dawson City,
w. +. M.
A. The Postoffice Department says
hat it would take four days to car
ry a letter from Boston to Seattle
and four days f IN Seattle to Skag-
way. 1t woull be difficult to deter
mine the exact time IL would take
for mail to be sent from Skagway
TO White Horse. but they are of the
.lion that q letter fir, m Boston to
Dawson City would arrive within
two weeks. Heavy SHOWS and other
local conditions are important fac
tors In following up mail in this
part of the country.
Q. Certain theories are said to be
fundamental in tho Declaration OF
Independence. What are they?-F.
M. 8.
A. The five fundamental theories
of the Declaration are: The doc
trine of equality-'a1l men are
created equal; the doctrine of in
alienable rights; that the origin Of
government was in conscious act or
compact-"governments are insti-
tuted": that powers of government
rest on the consent of the governed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06
Bible Thought For Today

- THE ONLY FREEDOM:-Ye shall know the truth,
and the truth shall make you free-John S32.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06
Answer

Any reader can get the answer to
any question by writing The Perth
Bureau, Frederick j. Haskin, Dtrec-
tor, Washington. D. C. This offer ap-
plies strictly to information. The
Bureau cannot give advice on legal.
Bureau cannot give advice on legal,
medicinal and financial troubles. It
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles, nor to undertake exhaus-
tive on n subject. Write
your question plainly and briefly.
Give full name and address md en-
close two cents in stamps for sturn
postage. All eplies as sent direct
to the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06
v e q r
TNFVHENHA

after an attack of the Flu"
which left me with a severe cough
nothing seemed to relieve me until I
writes Mrs. K. d. Drake, Childs,
used Foley's Honey and Tar"
Maryland. Coughs resulting from
Influenza, Whooping Cough,
Asthma, Group, La Grippe and
Bronchitis are quickly relieved with
Foley's Honey and Tar. Contains
no opiates-ingredients printed on
the wrapper. Largest selling cough
medicine in the World. Sold every
where.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06

A man slipped on a slippery side
walk and broke his New Year reso-
luton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06

A C1nClunaL maj VINO peCt6 a
street a. to detour around his auto
will recover, doctors think.
Thinking you know is never as
important as knowing you think.
Sleep Is a great thing. 1t keeps
some people from cussing the gov
eminent twenty-four hours a day.
Sir Edward, an English Peer. will
marry Lady Joan who for a while
was without a Peer.
Money is not very important I'M
less you haven't any.
Don't Worry makes a better
motto when you add Others"
Entirely too many girls get mar
ried to keep from being old maids.
The most dangerous word in this
language Of urs is "yes."
We often get mad and think the
ship of state is a hardship.
The rumor that Germany Is col
laps1ng Is four years old now.
With forty million other things to
hope for, some still insist on hoping
the ex-kaiser's wife beats him.
A traveller tells us he can't sleep
at home unless they rock the bed
and throw cinders in his face.
The question of the hour is, us
that blame clock right?"
This world seems worse than it Is
because you neve hear much about
the bad things that don't happen.
stand on your own rights and you
can't be told where to get off.
The best nation in the world Is
explanation.
Just to be the first for 1923 we
say, "Shop Early"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06

Thinking you know is never as
as knowing you think.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06

"Ladies First is the mems slogan
when it is dishwashing time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06

Our idea of the ca est job in the
world is a good-looking rich girl
marrying an ugly poor man.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-06

So many holiday cigars were sold
the price of cabbage may go UP.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-07

faction of indulging ones Imagination
to the utmost.
Two interesting corsage ornaments
are illustrated here. The one to the
right is made Of loops Of ribbon. includ-
ing silver, gray, French blue and rose,
In connection with nacre-colored beads
which look like seashells. Streamers
Of the variegated ribbon are attached.
The fower-llke girdle to the left
suggests large ribbon daisies and arti-
fetal flower centers carry out the
idea. Streamers so essential. accord
ing to the designers theory. are of rib
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-07

while the hip band, collar and sleeve
landings are solid shade heavily
braided in a color which answers to
a chosen shade appearing in the silk.
Following the vogue of the colorfui
jacquette is the model made of i'm
ported tapestry fabric. The styling OF
this type does not differ from those of
more usual material, but there is an
air of distinction owing to the ex-
clusiveness of the fabric. Among other
jacquette suggestions is a model of
white Russ crepe collared and cuffed
with bright red, braided in black.
After all, it is not the dress which
counts so much as the accessories.
The possessor of a simple crepe frock,
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-07

sehNed herewith. Where is the fem
nine mind that can ignore such an
app Ealing style? 1t will not be long
before most of US will be wearing silk
en- plated skirts with jacquette
made along similar lines TO the one In
this picture.
Batik crepe jacquettes figure con-
spicuously among the newest Ideas.
Sometimes these have the hip band
and collar Of solid material.
There is considerable braiding in
many Of the jacquette models. That
Is, the body may be Of figured silk.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-07

IF CHARMING dress adds to ones
L summer pleasures, then we all have
n anticipation a season OF exceeding
Joy. for clothes as planned for the
coming sunshine months are adorable.
One of the prettiest forecasted fash
Ions is the white crepe-plaited skirt
with jacquette of brlght-printed silk.
One can get a foretaste of this COM
ing vogue by studying the picture pre-
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-07
For Semi-Formal Costumes;
in Decorative Accessories


provided she owns a collection of dec
orative accessories, oftimes appears
better dressed and presents "a more
pleasing variation than she who boasts
a wardrobe which numbers many ex-
pensive and elaborate costumes.
At present fanciful glrdles and cor
sages are the dominating feature
throughout the realm of dress. In these
intriguing fantasies one has the salts
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-07

bon, Identical to that of which the flow
ers are made. The daisies are of vel
vet ribbon. carried out in tones of vel
low. which shade to brown. the gradua
ton achieved by handwriting.
A charming floral corsage Is de
signed Of purple and orchid narrow ril'
bon, shirred to initiate violets. Thes
are crushed into large rosette will
myriads of narrow green streamers
6uttering to the hem of the skirt.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-07
lmauinatlon and Memory.

Imagination is not, like memory, held
to actual experience. 1t takes the
mind beyond its own experience, be-
yond the present and apparent. 1t
idealiZeS.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-04-07
Evil In Debt.

Debt Is the prolific mother of foil,
and crime.-Disraeli.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
PUBLIC TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas. Walter p. Baker, by deed
of trust; dated the 18TH day OF Feoru
aaTTy. 1923, which is recorded in book
office of the Clerk and Recorder of the
City and County of Denver. Colorado.
duly conveyed to the Public Trustee in
and for the City and County of DEN
yer. Colorado the following described
real estate in the City and County or
bered thirty y-nine fS9). forty (4O) and
forty-one (4D, block numbered three
go, Colfax Heights South, which deed
of trust was made to secure the pay
ment of one promissory note of even
date with said deed of trust, for the
sum of five hundred twenty-five
of Fred A. Thompson on or before six
months after the date thereof, with in
terest thereon at seven per cent. per
annum until paid, interest payable at
maturity, as is more particularly set
forth in said deed of trust. reference
to which is hereby made for greater
Whereas, The said Walter D. Baker.
and all persons claiming by, through
or under him; having defaulted in the
payment of the principal of said note,
together with interest thereon from
date of said note. apd the legal holder
of said note having elected on account
of said default to declare said note
unpaid. due and payable:
Now, Therefore, At the written re-
holder of said note pursuant to law.
/, the undersigned, Public Trustee in
and for the City and County of Denver.
Colorado. do hereby give notice that 1
will. at the hour of 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of
at the fremont street front door of the
Court House, in the City and County
of Denver. Colorado. sell at public auc-
tion, to the highest and best bidder for
cash, the said described premises, and
all the right, title and interest of the
said Walter d. Baker. his heirs and as
signs therein. for the purpose of paying
the Indebtedness secured by said deed
of trust. and the cost and expenses OF
executing this trust and will deliver
to the purchaser a certificate of sale
as provided by law.
Dated at Denver, Colorado. October
IL. 1928.
EDWARD NJ. SABIN
Public Trustee in and for the City and
County of Denver, Colorado.
First publication, October 49, 1923.
Last publication, November 10. 1928.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DETERMINATION OF
HEIRSHIP.
Estate of Jane II. Vernell, Deceased.

Estate of Jane H. Vernell, Deceased.
No. 30.999.
Notice is hereby given that on the
10th day of November. 1928, l will pre-
sent to the County Court of the City
and County of Denver. Colorado, my
ministration of said estate. when and
where all persons in interest may ap-
pear and object to them. If they so
desire.
Notice is also hereby given that in
the matter of said estate Walter H.
Vernell, claiming to be heir at law
of said deceased, has filed in said court
his duly verified petition. asking for
judicial ascertainment and determine
tion of the heirs of such deceased. and
setting forth that the names. postoffice
addresses and relationship of all other
persons, who are or claim to be heirs
of said deceased so far as known to
the petitioner, are as follows, to-wit:
Walter II. Vernell, 20S York street,
Denver, Colo.
Accordingly. notice is also hereby
given that upon said 10th day of No
vember, 1928. or the day to which the
hearing may be continued, the court
will proceed to receive and hear proofs
concerning the heirs of such deceased,
and will. upon the proofs submitted,
enter a decree in said estate determin-
ing who are the heirs of such deceased
person and the descent of the lands,
tenements and hereditaments of such
deceased, at which hearing all persons
deceased may appear and present their
proofs.
WALTER H. vERNELL.
Administrator.
First publication, October iS, 1928.
Last publication. November 10, 1928.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13

STATE OF COLODADO,
City and County Of Denver. IS.
No. S3740. Div. 2.
Matte Hampton Pollard. Plaintiff
vs.
Catherine E. Irons, w. S. Waldo. Their
The People of the State of Colorado. to
the Defendants Above Named Greet
ing:
You are hereby required to appear in
an action brought against you by the
above named plaintiff, in the District
Court of the City and County of Den
yer, State of Colorado and answer the
complaint therein within twenty days
after the service hereof, if you are
served within this county; if served
within thirty days after service hereof
exclusive of the day of service; or
judgment by default will be taken
against you according to the prayer of
the complaint.
If copy of the complaint be not
served upon you herewith, or If service
hereof be made out of the State of
Colorado. ten days additional time to
for your appearance and answer in said
action.
This is an action to quiet title to
property known and described as Lot
Six, Block One, Ullman's Addition; Lot
Six, Block Thirteen. McKee's Addition,
City and County of Denver. Colorado.
Witness. H. ]. Raymond. Clerk of
said Court. with the seal thereof here
unto affixed, at office in the City and
County, of Denver this Gath day of
H. J. RAYMOND.
(Seal) Clerk.
By C. NJ. MORRISON.
Deputy Clerk.
Z. P. Blakemore Attorney.
First publication October 49, 1928
Last publication November 10. 1923.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
Cocks and Ghosts.

In Norway a cock is taken In the
boat which searches for the body of
drowned person. The cock is expected
to crow when passing over the body.
In Persia the growing of a cock is
the sign of some : yent affecting the
family, and the master of the house
hastens to feel the birds feet. If
they are cold it is a premonition of
death, but If they are warm the sign
is propitious, and the master rejoices
in coming good fortune.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
INSTRUCTIONS

Any church. lodge organization
club other club which wishes aid in gathering
petition has full permission print copies Of
given and have signed BY their members.
petitions may be uniform urge you this
your printer model and have them printed sheets
81 IA inches in size, Learins Of these
ed by bona hde signatures mail petitions the A
A. C. p Fifth Avenue New York City, where they will be
by and uniform lots and all other
work the for pardon make the
impressive showing when presented President Coolidge
This should be done pronpy Remember, signature
aid towards freeing these who for six
years have been unusty imprisoned Do part towards
restoring them to their loved ones and to freedom
individuals help BY clipping the above form, signing 1t
With nineteen others and mailing to the N. A. A C. p.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
"Next Frlend.n

Next friend" in law. is an adult,
other than guardian, who represents
in an action another person not legal
ly competent to maintain a suit In his
own behalf
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
Many Brides Are PerIurers.

Perjury is declared to be quite com
mon among women applying for IA mar
riage license. According to the H.
cense clerks estimate one out of every
five brides-to-be purposely gives the
wrong name or address.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
Tennyson's Birthplace.

Tennyson, the English poet, was
horn in an obscure shire of England.
where he received mail only twice
week.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
SUMMONS

STATE OF COLODADO.
City and County of Denver, SIS.
In the District Court
No. S3740. Div. 2.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
Which LIS the cripple7

Adv.-"Found-Wha appears to be
a valuable dog by a child with a
broken leg, evidently having been run
over by an auto. Owner call or phone"
etc.-Boston Transcript.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
Wisdom Of Providence,

There is a sort of economy in prov
idence that one shall excel where an
other is defective, in order to make
men more useful to each other. and
mix them In society.-Addison.
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
Aeaulrement Of cultur.

Can culture be acquired without the
taste for It? Many think that children
can grow up cultured simply through
environment
The Colorado statesman., 1923-10-13
Thouoht From "Poor Richard"

IAN undutiful daughter will prove
an unmanageable wife" is quotation
from Benjamin Franklin's Poor Rich
ard"
The Washington times., 1923-03-13
Great Savings

Dinner Sets, So pieces American porcelain.
choice Of bIuebrd floral ana goid-stamped decora-
tlons. Set consists Of q cups 8 saucers large
size plates, { bread and butter plates. s fruit
saucers. platter and vegetable Dish. 60 a
Regularly $500. March sale Price. WOeAO
The Washington times., 1923-03-13

-, Porcelain Finished Table Tops, subject to
sngnt imperfectfons sizes 2Bx40h and CT IN
zbx4lh. March Sale Price. .......,, OlsIJ
The Washington times., 1923-03-13

Canister Sets, 4 large
sizes, white ems n1eled with
blue lettering. Regularly
4l.b0. March Sale On 0E
Price ......... O1oAO
The Washington times., 1923-03-13

Baskets, for laundry and
delivery service, heavy
splint with strong handles
to slip over arms. Rsgu-
laYly $l.2S. March O. m
Sale Price. D1oVU
The Washington times., 1923-03-13

Sink StEHlners, made OF
heavy quality aluminium,
triangle shape, Regu.
larly sec. March A0hn
Sale Price. ......... HUI
The Washington times., 1923-03-13

Tea FOts, English deco
rated in assorted designs,
choice of I. Q ana Soup
sizes. Regularly Sl.lS.
&l.36 and $3.50 O. IN
March Sale Price W4sVV
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-02-22
Ell MONTANTE DE LOS CASOs
DE INJUNCTION PENDIEN=
TES ANTE LA CORTE FEDE=
RAJ ASCIENDE ALREDOR DE
$1o0,000,o0

Segdn informamos oportunamente, el
Tesorero dirigio una carta al Hon. At
torney General, senior Mestre, solicitan-
dc de este amplia information acerca
de los casos de Injunction, que las
corporaciones casas de comercio de
la isla han presentado ante la Corte
Federal con el fin de evadir Ia efecti-
vidad de la Ley de Arbitrios y no te-
ner que pagar los impuestos fjados por
6sta sobre ciertas importaciones.
Practicada Ia anterio investigation
por ell joven abogado senior Juan L..
Lastra, podemos informar, de acuerdo
con los datos que Sc nos dieron en- la
ofcina del "Attorney General, que Ia
suma a que asciende el montante que
signifcan dichos recursos legales, llega
a mas de $4,000, cantidad de Que no
ha podido scrvirse el Pueblo dc Puerto
Rico. dcbido que no ha habidc opor
tunidad de enrnendar Ia Ley de Arti-
tr1os, ohjeto de tales impugra ciones.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-02-22
DON JOSE PEREZ 1osADA

En- Ell vapor 'Buenos Aires" que
zarpa mafiana para Espafia, Sc embsr-
ca nuestro estimado compafiero y emi-
nente escritor don Jose Perez Losada,
director de nuestro estinado colega ''El
Imparcial.''
Ell sefior Perez Losada, como saben
nuestros lectores, fgura en- la oomisidn
que representars Puerto Rico en- el
Congreso do Comercio de Ultrs4nar que
-comenzara en- la Peninsula ell mes pro-
ximo.
La ausencia del sefior Perez Losada,
aunque breve, no ha de pasar inadver-
tida en- el pals, donde Ia pluna del in
teligente enthusiastic del gran escri-
tor libr6, con la actividad de gran lu-
chador, gloriosas campaiias en- defensa
Gle Puerto Rico, dando con clio, elocuen-
tcs Y constantes pruebas de su amor
a esta isla, al servicio de La cual ha
puesto su voluntad indomable, su ta-
lento esclareeido srs grandes cuali-
dades de batallador polemista,
Ell MUNDo despide con afecto al
distinguido periodista Y lie desea gra-
tas imprcsiones en- la Madre Patria.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-02-22
IntereSanteS infOrma-
clones aCerCa del rIler
CadO azuCarerO en- NY

Los sciiorcs tLamborn y Co. dt
ests ciudaa, nos administrator aver, a
las 2:35 pasado meridiano, ol cable
grama siguiente, que recibieron de SUE
oficinas de Nueva York.
ssMercado fucrte, venta: 5000 sa.
cos de aedcaros de Puerto Rico para
embarque EN- La prinera qaincena de
mario s7o8; $4,000 sacos de Cuba
a refnadores para embarque en- mario
a s5.25 (S7o3 equivalente), Y tres car
gamentos Inglsterra para embarque
en- MARIO al equivalente de S5.27 libre
bordo.
Refnada: La Pennsylvania Sugar
Refining Co., de Filadelfia, La cotiza a
1870"
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-02-22
NJ PERTINAX HACE VIOLEN-
TOS CARGOS CONTRA RUSIA
Y ALEMANIA

& PARIS, fcbrero 21.- Ell notable es-
critor politieo senior Pertinax, declara
en- 81 Echo de Paris que los gobier-
nos de Russia y Alemania han estado
conspirando continuamente contra los
Aliados mientras los franceses Sc con
sagraban la ocupaci6n del Ruhr.
M. Pertinax asegura que so han e3
tado celebrando frecuentes conferen-
Cias politicas entire Alemania Russia
en- las cuales Sc acord6 una especie de
convenio para ponerso frente Fran
cia.
Ell ilustre escritor cxpresa su asom-
hro porque hay algunos politicos fran
ceses que tienen confanza on las inten-
clones de Russia y agrega que ha soma
do la hora de decir al pals Que Ell So
Wet es I'm enemigo alberto y conscien-
te del pueblo frances.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-02-22
NUMERo 1887.
Il nlunicipio de Caguas
da pOr fraCasada Ia or
denaRza de Ia ASambIea
municipal yOtandO IN en-
p9StitO de 100000

En- relacion con la emission de bo-
nos por la suma de $40o.000.0o, del
municipio de Caguas, que fueron ven
didos a la casa de 'cAmes Emerich g.
Co.., y las cuestiones que a prop6-
sito del asunto sefial6 en- un informe
el abogado de esta, podemos informar
que el citado municipio ha dado por
fracasada la refcrida ordenanza pues
en- carta que lie ha drigido dicha ca
sa compradora, asegura que no puede
aceptar los bonos en- la forma pres
crita por la ordenanza, debido los
errores senalados en- la misma por Ia
oficina del Attorney General.
La citada venta de bonos sera por
tanto anulsda, viendose Ell municipio
corlpelido adoptar una nucva orde-
nenza proceder enmendar la an
terror, fin dc evitar diicultades.
FL municipio de Caguas no quiere,
ademas, abandonar su prop6sito de en-
sanchar Ia ciudad, y asf desea consig-
mario en- la nueva ordenanza que vo-
te, va que es esta una de Las mayores
necesidades que siente oil municipio,
por tener en- frente el problema del
hacinamiento de sus habitantes, 10
cuaI determine una verdadera conges-
ti6n en- la pobIaci6n, ocasionando gra-
YES dificuItades la sanidad Higie-
nizacion de la lnisma y provocando un
alza EN- los alquileres de las casas de
viviendas, con grandes perjuicios pa
ra todo Ell mundo, especialmente para
las clases pohres.