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The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24
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THE BOSS AND THE STAFF


ON THE occasion OF local election
~ in "a small Tennessee town an
old colored man was the only mem
Der Of his race who voted the Demo
cratic ticket. 1t was felt that this
devotion to the cause of the eau
-casian- as it prevailed in that vi
cinity-was. deserving of recognition
and a substantial reward.
Accordingly the incoming admins
tration promptly created depart
ment of street cleaning something of
which the municipal y had never seri-
ously felt the need before. This de-
partment was to consist of two mem
bers, namely, a foreman or superin-
tendent and staff of one. Naturally,
to white man went the job of fore
man but upon the worthy old black
man was conferred the honor of be-
ing the staff.
Now, he had the idea, which is not
uncommon among other political APP
pointees, that holding public office
meant regular wages and considerable
glory and no appreciate amount of
manual exertion. Nevertheless on the
Monday morning when he reported for
duty, as concession to the conven-
tionalities, he did bring shovel along
with him.
But the white man who had been
selected as superintendent had very
different idea Of the obligations which
he owed the municipality. He might
not work much himself but he was de-
termined that the force under him
should not be idle. No sooner had
the old negro shoveled up one of the
accumulated piles of vintage rubbish
of the years from the public thorough
fare than the vigilant eye of the boss
spied out at least half dozen more
similar mounds which to his way of
thinking seemed to require immediate
attention.
AS consequence it was four
o'clock in the afternoon before the
surprised and chagrined and panied
old man had time to blow on the
plump new formed bIisters in the palm
Of his hands or to rub the cricks out
of his back. Finally in merciful
lull in the operations he straight
ened his spine with an almost audible
creak, and as he wrung the dew of
unwonted toll from his forehead he
inquired of his superior:
Look here, mister, amt you got
nothin' to do 'ceptin Jes' to think up
things fur me to do?"
"Yep,p said the white man briskly.
that's all my job-just to keep you
busy
well, subj" said the old man soft
", 'in dat case you'll prob'ly be
pleased to know dat you amt goin'
be workin' tomorrer."
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The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24
What Foods Are Best to
Correct Constipation

Dietitians are frequently asked
what foods are best to correct con-
stipation. This is a difficult question
to answer briefly except along very
general lines. In general, fruits and
vegetables, and whole-grain products
are valuable for this on account OF the
.cellulose present. states the United
States Department Of Agriculture
The aim in correcting constipation Is
to get residue with sufficient bulk
to stimulate the intestines and also
to have one which holds water. Gel
iuiose Is very incompIetely digested
and tends to hold water. A physician
should De consulted In any long stand
Ing case of constipation.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24
Mir for Tnfay,ts

That the best food for an infant is
milk from strong, healthy woman is
admitted by everyone When this is
not obtalnable. the more nearly the
substitute resembles 1t the better.
Cows milk is the most common sub
stitute and when necessary may be
arfiicialIy modified.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24

Four-year-old Bobby was stroking
the cat before the fireplace in per-
feet content. The cat, also happy, be-
gan to purr loudly. Bobby gazed at
her askance for a while, then sud-
denly seized her by the tail and
dragged her roughly away from the
hearth. His mother interposed.
"You must not hurt your kitty,
Bobby"
"Pm not" said Bobby, protesting
~, but I've got to get her away from
the fire. She's beginning to boil"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24


their grandmothers and great-great-
reat-grandmothers can't
remember the time when there weren't
some Of us to be seen somewhere
either in Africa or in zoo.
''For the members of our family
lived very, very long time ago. Our
name of Hippopotamus comes from
two words-two Greek words, I'm told.
] don't speak Greek myself. Never
did and never shall. At least, don't
ever expect to learn the language.
rHippopotamus talk is the same
everywhere. We don't change our
speech from African to American for
example. In that way animals are far
more sensible than people, think. In
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24
LAZY OLD HIPPO

NT AM a fat old creature and don't
= mind said the Hippopotamus in
the zoo.
A sparrow had had bath in the
Hippo's pool and now was sitting on
a bar of the Hippo's indoor zoo room.
"I'm interesting for l belong to an
old, old family. They can't think back
to time when there weren't some of
our family about.
"At least none of them can know,
and I've heard them even say that
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24

any drug store. 1t will be found to be
a very valuable addition to the spot
removing materials kept in the clean
ing closet. Place the wrong side of the
fabric face down on blotter and
apply small quantity of the solvent
with small piece of cheesecloth or
sponge. A pad of cheesecloth may be
used in place of the blotters some
times to much better effect. The stain
may be soaked in small amount Of
the solvent placed in a small dish, all
though this method is more likely to
produce a ring.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24

miniature tower Of pearls, both
cultured and natural, form part of
Japan's exhibit at the Philadelphia
sesquieentennial exposition. It has
a value of approximately $780,
600. The exhibit is constructed Ia
the shape Of a pagoda, is slightly over
three feet high and contains 201,230
cultured and 29,270 natural pearls Of
varying sizes.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24

(Prepared by the United States DEPARTMENT.
of Agriculture.)
Have you tried mock duck? When 1t
comes to the table, it looks like a
duck-a neat Drowned roll, dressed
with a bit of parsley-but it's really
flank steak. This, of course, is one
of the least expensive cuts of beef.
so your household allowance for the
table today will go a little further
than usual A flank steak is almost
the. only piece of beef which has no
bone, the United States Department
Of Agriculture points out, and as there
is little fat or other waste on it, two
pounds will be enough for the average
family. Be sure the butcher does not
score it. Scoring. or cutting the sur
face, merely lets most of the delicious
meat juices escape into the pan, and
the result is a dry and tasteless dish.
The flank steak Is to be stuffed and
rolled, then praised in a covered
roasting pan, and served with plenty
Of gravy.
Ingredients for Stuffing.
Make stufing of the following In
gradients:
TX cups of stale small onion
bread Soaked in (minced)
squeezed out un- chopped fat
moist) or salt pork
tsp. salt Y tsp. pepper
u cup of celery
Mix these well and spread the
stuffing over the steak. Roll it up so
that when cut for serving you will
cut through the grain. Fasten it with
butchers skewers or tie it with clean
string Roll the outside Of the Knock
sauck" in fOur, then scar the surface
Z "a small amount of fat in a baking
pan. Add more -four If necessary, SO
as to have enougbrfor brown gravy.
When the meat Is thoroughly scared
on all sides, add cup of water, COW
er closely and cook until tender. This
should require about TX hours Add
more water If necessary when making
your gravy. When the meat is done,
mix two tablespoonfuIs of fat with an
equal amount of flour, add the liquor
from the meat pan and enough water,
which may be that which you have
drained from the potatoes, to make
as much gravy as you need. If the
steak had fat on 1t there may be
enough fat and also flour in the pan to
make the gravy without adding any
other.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24
REMOVING GREASE
SPOT ON GARMENT
Carbon TetrachEoride VIII
Be Found Valuable.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.A
Every housekeeper discovers from
time to time grease spot on some
garment. She would like to be able
to remove such spots herself I'M
fortunately, almost all effective fat
solvents are infiammable and are not
to be recommended for home use.
An exception to this is carbon tetra-
chloride, which can be purchased at
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24
He's Been to the Movies

Grammar Teacher Willie, tell me
what is it when say, Il love, you love,
he loves"
WilIie-It's one of those triangles
where somebody gets shot.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24

Sufferer Say. old man, can you tell
me something to cure toothache7
Friend Yes, / can-the sight OF my
dentist Madrid Buen Hulnor.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1926-06-24

A photograph having records of
brass has been invented that can be
heard 10000 years from now.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10

ago-a proposal of marriage by the widow of King Tut t-Ankh-Amen to a Hattie prince-was revealed today by H. H. Von Der Osten of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. who has returned from a year of excavating among buried Hittite cities of Asia Minor.
 The Egyptian queen offered her self as a bridal prospect in a con- munication to a Hittite king, asking him if he had son eligible to mar ry her. The scientist said the queen was very young at the time, but did not give her age The answer was rot known, but pr. Won Der Ostend had a mass of manuscripts and in- seriptions to decipher and these may throw further light on the affair.
 These relics of powerful race or group of races which mastered an of western Asia from the eighteenth to the twelfth centuries B. c. and long have been a puzzle to archae- ologists and explorers, are expected to throw considerable new light on pre-Christian civilization.
 Mr Fon Der Ostend, who covered more than 5000 miles of Hlttite ter ritory in an automobile. accompanied only by his wife. discovered fifty five settlements in Asia Minor. against three which previously had been known.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
SEEKING EXCEPTION FOR BANKING HOUSE
Fidelity Finance Corp. Wants to
 Build on West Main Street

The Fidelity Finance Corporation has asked permission to build a one story banking house, S5x55 feet in dimension, at 13 6West Main street.
 Because the district in which it is proposed to build is in a residence zone, it will be necessary for the company's representatives to appear before the board of adjustment to- night and request a special excep- tion.
 The property owned by the fnanc- ing corporation is the former Beach home. Work of clearing the site and bringing the sidewalk to an accepted grade has been completed as condi- tions precedent to an application for a building permit. If is planned to use the proposed structure for bank ing purposes only, and it will be but one story in height. Tonight's meeting Of the board of adjustment will also consider the Masonic Temple Corporations peti- ton for a permit to build on Rus sell street; Mrs. E. M. Roche's ap- plication for a special exception to permit placement of business building in the residence district at East Main and East streets, and sev- eral other propositions of minor in- terest. .."..
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
Vets in Congress
 To Commence Work

Washington, Nov. 10 P-Their ranks augmented somewhat as a result of the recent prohibition referenda. leaders of the vets in congress plan a series of confer ences soon to determine upon a course of action at the coming ses- sion.
 Their program will include resist ance by every parliamentary means possible to the enactment of the pending administration bill tighten ing the Volstead Act and the press ing Of measures to amend that act so that definition of intoxicating malt beverages will be the same as that for cider and fruit juices.
 Some wet leaders favor a pro- posal to resubmit the eighteenth amendment but others have indi- cated that their real fight at the start will be for modification of the Volstead Act first, with consldera- ton of the prohibition amendment to come later. Whatever hopes the vets had that Senator Walsh, democrat, Montana an outstanding dry, would join their ranks as a result of the referen- dunn in Montana in favor of repeal ing the state enforcement code have been dissipated by that sena- | tor.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
'SAY THEY STOLE ALCOHOL,
 DENY LOOT WAS IN CASH
Pair Tell Police They Robbed Friend of Stock But Not of
 His Money.

Charged with theft of Si9 from
 the home of Bennie Dunitz of SS
 Silver street. Tony DiPolo, aged P,
 of the Hotel Bronson. and Frank Avella, aged 19, of 51 Franklin
 street, were before Judge ". C.. Hungerford in police court this morning and their cases were con- tinued until Monday morning on re- quest of Attorney Thomas F. Me Donough, who appeared for DiPolo. Judge w. F. Mangan has been re- tained to represent Avella. --..
 Officer Thomas J. Feeney ar rested the young men last evening and they denied the theft. Ex- plaining how they came by some money they had when arrested, they said they stole several five gallon cans of alcohol from Dunitz and sold them. according to the police. Dunitz claims S1S0 was stolen from his home. ... John W. Burns, colored, aged 56, of 63 Willow street was fined 50, costs remitted, on charges of breach of the peace and drunkenness. He was arrested last night at his home by Officers Stadler and Cosgrove, on complaint to headquarters. Burns abused his wife and drove her from their home in the midst of the rain- storm, according to the testimony.
 Gerard Boutin, aged IS, of 364 Elm street, whose case was con- tinued Monday to allow him an op- portunity to produce his license and registration for motorcycle he was driving on Stanley street Sat urday forenoon when Motorcycle Officer Strolls arrested him, ex- plained his case. He produced copies of the papers this morning and said he had lost the originals
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
SEMINOLE INDIANS IMPOSE DEATH PENALTY
One of Their Own Braves Who Killed Friend Himself Is Executed
 By Tribal Member.

Miami, Fla, Nov. 10 R-In the Everglades country an immutable justice of the Seminoles has meted out the penalty of death to tribal murder to atone in part for the life of a slain brave. ...5
 Past the barriers of Indian stoic- ism, the fragmentary tale was brought here last night by a half breed interpreter.
 Two weeks ago the boom of toc- sin and tom tom resounded through the 'glades, heralding the first cele- bration of the Seminole nation since the gala marriage festival of Chief Tony Tommy and Edna John Osce- ola in June. Decked in their glitter ing tinery and bright hued apparel. | the remnants of the vanishing race assembled. Far into the night the Braves and squaws sang and danced. In the early hours of the morning, Pashey Billy, in drunken flash of temper, clubbed a friend and companion to death. | d9iANJ DitiS SStdpCu HI bliC SASAtC- ment which followed and remained hidden for a week in a secluded hammock. Then his fellow tribes
 men closed in and captured him.
 At old John Willie's camp, the death sentence was pronounced on Pashey Billy by the council of eld- CTS. Under canopy of blue sky, between walls of cypress and marsha grass, the court heard the plea that | Pashey Billy had imbibed too freely of "kiohmi." the powerful native beverage. The spirit of retribution prevailed and the sentence of death was invoked. .. Charlie Tigertail, leader In the affairs of the tribe, was delegated to take the life of Pashey Billy in the same manner and with the same cud- gel as used by the convicted brave.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
DESCRIBES GEMS
 FOUND IN TOMB
Reisner Tells of Discoveries at
 Queens Grave

Cairo. Nov. 10 R-Dr. George A. Reisner. assistant professor of Egypt ology Of Harvard university, has is sued report describing the work he has done on the tomb of Queen Netepheres, mother of King Cheops and wife of Senefru, first sovereign of the fourth dynasty. Identification of the tomb is based on two in- scriptions in gold hieroglyphics on the back of a carrying chair.
 Dr. Reisner found evidence that Netepheres died some time after Cheops came to the throne and was buried directly south of the great pyramids. The tomb was rifled by thieves and when the violation was discovered Cheops transferred the body to new tomb at the entrance of the pyramid Ghiza. This tomb is a vertical shaft cut 100 feet through the limestone with the chamber opening from the bottom.
 The discoveries included bed and three chairs, still intact, fifty imple- ments and tools. six of which are solid gold, fifteen copper and the others flint; a dozen wooden panels with inlaid floral designs in faience, framed in gold; household vessels, including three gold cups, copper basin, ewer, 2S alabaster vessels and five boxes of linen.
 Perhaps the most impressive dis covery was gold cased jewel box bearing the queens name and con- taining twenty silver anklets, gradu- ated to fit the leg upward. Each anklet is ornamented with four con- ventionalized dragonflies inlaid with malachite, lapis lazuli and comedian.
 pr. Reisner has now begun to re- move the canopy on the alabaster sarcophagus, with the jewels bearing the name of Senefru. The canopy framework Is an astonishing piece
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
Judge Hungerford asked Officer

Judge Hungerford asked O1lcer Strolls to restate the circumstances of the arrest and the officer said Boutin was driving at the rate of 40 miles an hour between Hurlburt and Allen streets. Judge Hunger ford imposed fine Of $10 on the speeding charge and remitted the costs He suspended judgment on the other charges.
 The continued case Of Thomas Scorak. aged S4, of 3o3 High street, charged with violation Of the liquor law in store at 80 Lafay- cite street. was continued until Monday on request of Attorney Thomas F. McDonough. Officer Feeney arrested Scorak last Satur- day
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
SENSATION EXPLODES

Sergeant P. J. O'Mara, who in- vestigated the report that a man living at 65 Smith street had poi soned his wife with a needle yes- terday afternoon, was unable to find any justification for the complaint, and Dr. George M. Flanagan, who
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
Movie Stars Indignant
 At Advertising Story

Hollywood, Cal, Nov. 10 W'- Stars of the film world seethed with indignation over the disclosure made in Chicago that testimonial company professed to be able to produce, for a price, the indorse- ment of any product by certain screen luminaries.
 A motion picture magazine which made a hurried check of the first 35 names on list of 75 said to have been offered it's customers by the testimonial dealers, declared that 33 had denied they ever had any dealings with the Chicago com pany.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10

of work. All the tenons and mor- tices are sheathed with copper. It has copper attachments for curtains or doors. The sarcophagus will prob- ably be opened in December.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
IRS. J. J. TOBIN ENTERTAINS

Mrs John J. Tobin of 12S Black Rock avenue entertained two tables of bridge and two of whist yesterday at her home in honor of Mrs, John J. Mangan of Black Rock avenue. The prize. for bridge was awarded to Miss Anna Duggan and for whist to Mrs. Catherine Kalino. After the playing luncheon was served.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10

An unbroken chain 660 miles long could be formed of persons killed and injured annually in the United States by automobiles.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10

was summoned. likewise reported no indication of the alleged aasAult. The couple have been having do- nestle trouble, according to the po- lice.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-07-24

states that artificial plans to raise the
farmer by mis- own boot straps .disre-
gard economic law. Inability of many
European countries to buy our sur
plus crops, is largely responsible for
American farm conditions, and this
situation cannot be changed by price
fixing measures established at the ex-
pense of the American consumer.
Mr.. Melons advice is sound, altho'
it may not be popular. The farmers
position will be improved just as rap
idly as he increases his understanding
of scientific farming, marketing and
distribution of his products. All the
government legislation in the world
and all the political promises that
can be made will not make success
full farmer, any more than they will
make successful doctor or engineer.
The elements of success rest with the
individual.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-07-24

The Blue Ridge League was on the
verge of collapse, and three of the
clubs claimed split season was the
only thing to save it. Consequently
two championship halves will be play
ed. If there are different winners,
these will play post season series to
decide which shall meet the champ
ions of the Eastern Shore League.
The split season can not make any
improvement in the playing quality of
the teams. 1t only prevents clubs
patronage from concluding the team
is out of the race, and from quitting
as spectators. 1t is quite likely the
same team will win both halves of the
season, and there will be no need of a
post-season contest.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-07-24

The female swimmers are getting
in condition to try their fortunes in
crossing the English Channel. Misses
Cannon and Ederle are the mot likely
candidates for the aquatic honors, and
if either succeeds in negotiating the
distance from England to France by
way of the swimming route, she will
have the honor of being the first
woman to buffet successfully the chop
py sees and adverse currents of the
Channel.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-07-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Voters of Worcester County:
After due deliberation and because
of much urging on the part Of nig
friends and associates, / have decided
to become a candidate for the office
of Clerk of the Circuit Court for Wor-.
cester County, subject to the wishes
of the voters to be expressed in the
coming Democratic Primary Election.
Believing that my experience of
nineteen years as Assistant Deputy,
and of two years as Chief Deputy
Clerk have properly qualified me for
the positinon, and believing further
that the people appreciate the cour-
teous and efficient service which /
have always endeavored to render, I
am convinced that they are fairmind-
ed enough to reward faithfulness
without regard to sex.
Should I be nominated and elected.
] pledge to the office my full time
and attention as heretofore given, and
to the people my best efforts to serve
them well. Respectfully,
BESSIE BOWEN,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1926-07-24
ANNOUNCEMENT.

With cordial greetings to all the
voters of Worcester County, / take
this public means of announcing to
those voters who intend to participate
in the coming Democratic Primary
Election, that am a candidate in that
Primary for the nomination of the
Democratic voters of this County for
the Office of Clerk of the Circuit
Court. I solicit your vote and, in ad-
vance, I assure you that 1 shall give
hearty support to the ticket named in
the Democratic Primary Election.
J. SHILES CROCKETT,
June TO-, 1926 Pocomoke City, Md.