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Unclc^klfe I A GREAT HELP jWT SUPPOSE yoa do yoar own H&. . A washing, rat'am 7" inquired the Hf t beedy stranger. "Yes, I do, although I don't see that (fa any of your business," re- — " — * — Tlth some warmth. tiui suiue narujui.

"1 suppose youH be telling ine that you're collecting statistics for a government bureau, or maybe for the state board of health, i It seems that j the authorities I are greatly Interested in family matters that them nowadays, and every day or two somebody

• tomes along asking impertinent quest u« as to how mnny children I have. HL and my maiden name before I was married, and whether there's Insanity In the family. 'Tm sick and tired of answering vucfa questions. If my old friends i Want to dig Into my family history. Til give them all the Information they Want, although I may consider their j conundrums In bad taste, but when a perfect stranger cornea along and asks me If I do my own washing. I feel that the line must be drawn somewhere. L- - Every jack In office asks questions. It used to be that the assessor would come to the door politely, and inquire how many dogs we kept, and take our estimate of the value of onr prop- .) erty without looking as though be' j. knew we ought to be prosecuted for perjury. But now he must know the color of your grandfather's side whls- j kera, and If you tell him that you keep I no dogs he goes out and lookB under the honse, and In the barn, and when he comes back he warns you that the penalties for giving false Information are severe. "Mr. CurfewJ says that the next time the assessor comes, he is going to throw him over the back fence and kick him down the alley for a distance of seven blocks, and I hope he'll keep his word." "I didn't mean to offend you." said the stranger. 'Tm Introducing a washing powder that Raves half the labor, and dispenses with soap altogether. With this marvelons powder s woman can do the week's washing and have her clothee hung on the line. Inside of two hours." "Well, mister, you take a package of your marvelous powder down to the creek, and give yourself a good scrubbing, for you look as though you had been fishing out of somebody's dustbin. Yoor whiskers are full of ! 8 _ sawdust, and your face is covered l v. with grime. If you were introducing , bituminous coal, there might be some excuse for your appearance, but a man who Is selling washing powder ought to be like the driven snow, or nobody will have confidence In him. "And I wouldn't have anything to p" • do with your washing powder If yon f, offered to bring me a wagonload for twenty cents. I make my own soap ■r. of lye and grease, and although it Isn't Indorsed by the crowned heads ] of Europe, or by prelates or vice pres- ■ tdents, it's the best soap ever made, j ] f: and I know the Ingredients are whole- | • eom.\ even If they don't comprise harks and buds and healing herbs. I ■ "When I use my own soap. I know the things I wash wont be any the I ; worse for It, but the washing powders | sold by agents are made of dynamite i ; and lunar caustic, and a garment once . washed with them will never be fit ; to use again. "Last spring I was feeling too poor- ; ty to make the usual batch of soap. . p SO I bought a package of washing j powder from an agent who had his j pockets full of testimonials showing that he was a man of high moral char- j acter. It happened that week that 1 all of Mr. Curfew's white shirts were In the wash. Mr. Curfew Is very particular about his shirts. They must be as white as arctic snow, or the way I - he raves around the house Is a dlsf grace. Well. I wish yon could have been those shirts after they were washed. They had an old gold color, and have been getting yellower ever ■lnce, and Mr. Curfew never sits down bat be speaks about It and makes things uncomfortable. "So yoa had better toddle along and sell your washing powder to some £. j . woman who doesn't know how to make , / pood soap." \ World'* Supply of Nltnitsa. Bp The world's visible supply of nitrates la estimated at 2,102,0CW tons. The Type. "I beard Mabel said when she marlied that she had selected the very flower of her admirers. To what particular bloom did she liken hlmT* "At first she thought be was the 0 1 perfection, bat when the baby — ^ to claim her attention, he was jost a mere poppy." Nepiune*a Laundry. m n woald Uke to aee the wash of the TW beet ttaae ta do that onght^te

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS; I George Taylor, Township of Middle, < to fiinton S. Cresse, Mnyville, 8% ] I acres with named exceptions, $100. , I Adolph S. Ohl, Philadelphia, devisee { j under will of Matilda L. Ohl, to Nellie t I M. Ford, Cape May Point, Lots 35, 37, £ j block B, in recorded map, in north j i side Lincoln avenue, 40x100, to grant- j or by Alex. Whilldin, April 9, 1886, $1. ( 1 Wm. S. Reyburn and Guarantee ; ' Trust and Safe Deposit Company, to t J John P. Ooyle, Cape May, tract in t north-west side Columbus avenue, con- '■ ? taming 5300 6quare feet, to grantor t under will of W. S. Reyburn, August - 20, 1917, $5,000. i John H. Christ and others, Philal i delphia. to Adam J. Gotshill, Philadel- - phia, ( 1 ) in City of Cape May, lots ' 1 1, 2, section 1, C. M. L. Co., at north- ' east corner Patterson and Beach . avenues. (2) The Devine tract, , same section, excepting lots 21, 23, , $2,000. Isaac H. Smith, Cape May, to Clar- ' ence and Emma Boise, Cape May, lot ' 3, "Smith's Plan," in north-west side Corgie street, $130. Hannah W. and Isaac H. Smith and . Jane A. Smith. Cape May, to Henry R. Hill, Cape May, in Corgie street, be- • grinning 112 feet from north-east cor. i Jefferson street, o grantor by Isaac H. , Smith, October 7, 1914, $700. Wm. S. and Elizabeth Harris, Cape May City, to Fred E. Harris, same, | lot 146, R. B. Swain's 1868 map of . T. James Yorke, John G. Stevens and Wm. J. Seiwell properties, adjoining : lands of George Lynch and others, be1 ginning at corner of Turnpike road, 1 464 feet east from W. J. R. R., con- ' taining 7360 square feet, to grantor ' _j by Mary S. Marcy, et als., March 4, ! I 1887, $1.00. Wm. C. and Tryphena C. Essen, . Cape May, to Adelaide H. Nicholl, 1 same, (1) subdivision lot 20, block 53, City Tax Map, (2) triangular piece in north-east rear of above, (3) right of way for use of 3.8 ft. wide alley on north-east side No. 1, being part of premises conveyed to Thomas Rapp, April 3. 1896, $5.00. I Wm. Joyce Sewell and GamdenS. D. Co., Exrs., estate Wm. J. Sewell, to John T. Bennett, Cape May. lots 122, ' 158, plan of cottage sites, (1) in north side Congress street, 381 feet from east side of Broadway, (2) West Perry street, 393 feet from Broadway, to estate by Thomas Jones York, et als., February 10, 1869, $750.00 George Cox, Cape May, Somers Cox, Lower Township, Bertha G rover, Grif- ( 1 fin and Eliza J. Cox, Pomeroy, to Charles C. Collier, Philadelphia, two I tracts (1) lot 8 on road from Cape J May to Shunpike, to grantor by J. V. j R. Hughes, August 10, 1875; (2) south-west corner George Cox's land, ( containing 20 square rods, to John 1 Oox by Priscilla L. Hughes, October j 12. 1909, $800.00. Bertha G rover, Cape May. to Clara i C. Collier, lot 8, containing H acre, $1. WANTED— USED TYP WRITERS must be visible and popular make \ Star and Wave Pub. Co- j ; •: ( | For Sale! : < f Bungalow at Bennetts Station : ( j T 5 room bungalow with one ; ; , j X acre of ground on easy terms. • j 2 Will sacrifice for quick sale 1 I Apply ; 2 FENDERSON &■ CO. 2 CAPE MAY. N. J. t«T.C SIMMS Oce*n Cuy. N. J. ' ( 12-4-4t | MICKIE SAYS i

ECONOMY IN LEGISLATION It is the custom in the New Jersey I Assembly to have a clergyman open I each daily session wih a prayer, for 1 which the fee is $10. Now comes t Wilson of the Anti-Saloon and suggests that since the next assembly will number two clergymen among its members these gentlemen offer the opening prayers, thus saving the State several hundred dolThe two dominies are Rev. A. Moore, Baptist, of Hunterdon ! County, and Rev. Warren P. Coon, l of Essex. It is unlikely that either would object to the- plan

since it would not only afford than opportunity to help fulfill their : ffsyffss&teftm petitions to enforce some -trSoieaOe admonitions upon their colleagues. CHURCH OF THE ADVENT Rev. Paul Starter ant Howe Ph. D. RecUr SUNDAY SERVICES 8:00 A. M. Holy Communion 10:80 A. M. Second services and ser8:15 P. M. Sunday School 4.-00 P. M. Evensong.

I 111 ' THE UNIVERSAL CAR A Truck for City. Farm and Interirtai Drtiferies In the few years it has been on the market, the Ford One-Ton Truck has mounted rapidly to popularity. DurJ ing the past year, more than one-third af the total num- »• ber of trucks sold in the United States, were Ford OneTon Trucks. It is a record of achievement made enI tirely on demonstrated merit. ; i Wherever the Ford Truck has been used — on the farm, in the city, is sure, economical service and simplicity have made it a success. So that today it is a neces- > sity for the wholesaler, the retailer, the farmer. It offers efficient and economic hauling for every busi- j ness. Demountable Rims and Pneuiq&tie Tires. The Ford One'-Ton Truck costs less to buy than any other truck; it costs less to operate and less to mainj taiii. Added to this, is the Ford Service organization; 1 j spare parts and Ford mechanics are always convenient 1 and ready to keep the Ford Truck on the job. The ! Ford Truck cuts delivery costs. Because of increasing i I demand, orders should be placed without delay. We will give you prompt attention. If you have any doubts on the subject drop in to the undersigned Au- j I i thorized Fbrd Dealers and get further facts. i FOCER AND MECRAY N™EJ^SYET Charter No. 9285 * I Reserve District No. 3 REPORT OF CONDITION OF The Merchant# National Bank AT CAPE MAY. IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON NOVEMBER 15, 1920 RESOURCES. 4 Loans and discounts, including rediscounts $474,355.68 unsecured 460.48 U. S. Government securities owned: to secure circulation (U. S. bonds par value) $50,000.00 to secure U. S. deposits (par value) 15.000.00 Pledged to secure W. S. S. deposits (par value) 1,500.00 as collateral for State or other deposits or bills payable 135.000.00 and unpledged 81300.00 U. S. Government securities 283,000.00 Other bonds, securities, etc.: ; (other than U. S. bonds) pledged to secure | postal savings deposits 7,000.00 other than U. S. bonds (qpt including stocks) owned and unpledged £i 152,430.00 Total bonds, securities, etc., other than U. S. 159.430.00 Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (50 per cent, of subscription) __ 3.000.00 of banking house owned and unincumbered-. 25,000.00 and fixtures 1.500.00 Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank 58,154.41 in vault and net amounts due from national banks 32,300.18 Checks on other banks in the same city or town as reporting bank (other than item 15) 1,525.03 Total of items 12, 13, 14. 15 and 16 33,825.21 Checks on banks located outside of city or town of reporting bank and other cash items 1,026.97 fund with U. S. Treasurer and due from U. S. Treasurer 1,800.00 earned but not collected — approximate — on Notes and Bills Receive able not past due 3,500.00 Total $1,045,052.75 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $50,000.00 Surplus fund 50,000.00 Undivided profits , $32,076.02 Less current expenses, interest, and taxes paid 7,920.07 24,155.95 ' and disccunt collected or credited, in advance of maturity and not earned (approximate) 3300.00 Amount reserved for all interest accrued 4,200.00 Circulating notes outstanding - 49,200.00 Certified checks outstanding 3,142.92 Total of items 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32 3,14232 Individual deposits subject to check 414,201.36 Deposits requiring notice, but less than thirty days 331,511.47 Tbtal of demand deposits, (otheT than bank deposits) subject to reserve. Items 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, and 38 745,712.83 Postal savings deposits 317.30 Total of time deposits subject to Reserve — ._ 31730 JVar savings certificate and thrift stamp deposit "account 21.23 Other U. S. deposits, including deposits of U. S. disbursing officers 14302.52 14323.75 Bills payable with Federal Reserve Bank 100,000.00 Total $1,045,052.75 . Of the total loans and discounts shown above, the amount on whidQC interest and discount was charged at rates in excess of those permitted lW law (Sec. 5197, Rev. Stat.) (exclusive of notes upon which total charge ndF £ to exceed 50 cents was made) was $57300.00. The number of such loans1 was 23. State of New Jersey, County of Cape May, ss: I HENRY H. ELDREDGE, President of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. HENRY H. ELDREDGE, President. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of November, 1920. SAMUEL F. ELDRERGE, Notary Public of N. J. CORRECT— Attest: FRANK B. MECRAY, H. S. RUTHERFORD, JOHN T. HEWITT, Directors 13-4-U P. F. 17-40

rz We wash and iron anything. Established 1905 Both Phones TROY LAUNDRY 405 WASHINGTON STREET CAPE MAY. N. J. Electrical Contractor INSTALLATION OF MOTORS M A KING A SPECIALTY OF STORE AND WINDOW LIOTONCI A. D. REEVES ">*<>»• Phon« 809-D3 CAPE M AYtN./ STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF SECURITY TRUST CO, Southwest Corner Washington and Ocean Streets Cape May, N.J., June 30, 1920

RESOURCES. and Demand Loans, $1356,00436 i Bonds and Mortgages, 286.76538 ; Stocks sod Bonds, 1324,864.43 i Overdrafts, 7838 : Banking Houses,, Camden, . Gloucester and Cape May, 128,000.00 Revenue and War Stamps, 442.48 ' Cash and Reserve, 867396.40 i I l

LIABILITIES. i Capital $100,00009 1 Surplus, 200,000.00 I Undivided Profits, 84.09L49 I Deposits, 4317,644.14 Dividend 7,00000

$4358,78534 $4358,78634 Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent in Burglar-Prosf Vaults. Three Per Cent. Interest Allowed on Time Deposits. Wills Drawn and Kept Without Charge. Acts as Administrator. Executor, Guardian or Trustee. 1 ADVISORY BOARD J. Spioer Learning, Chairman.

Aaron W. Hand. John B. Huffman. Albert G. Dcanctl. Dr. Wilson A. Lake

Henry C. Thompson. Sec. Sherman S. Sharp. Dr. V. M. D. Marcy. Carlton Hndretb Richard E. Reeves. ^ 'a s" a

R. M. WENTZELL S3 PERRY STREET F RNITURE BEDDING 'RUGS LINOLEUM Estimates on All Kinds of Furniture will be furnished promptly. Keystone Phone. Goods Delivered. MEMORIALS OF BEAUTY AND DURABILITY Finely hammered, exquisitely carved and polished — lettered and finished according to your own taste. 500 MONUMENTS. HEADSTONES. MARKERS, CORNER POSTS. SILLS. ETC.. /r~<jr _S~|\ TO SELECT FROM WE SPECIALIZE IN DESIGNING, MANUFACTURING AND ERECTING MAUSOLEUMS. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MEMORIALS.

CAMDEN YARD I Opp. Harleieh < 'emctery Bell Phoiu- 2737

MAIN OFFICE AND YARD Plrnssntville. V J. Opp. Atlantic City Cemetery Bell Phone Pleaaant ville 1

UEPRKSENT.4TIVKS O. J. Hsinm.-n Pres.. 117 X. Cornwall Ase.. Ventnor, for Atlantic City A. 1.. H-, Vice Pres. Ahxe.-on. X. J . for Cumberland. Cape May! Burlington. Ocean and Atlantic Counties. F Hali-tu. Camden. X J . for Camden Salem and Gloucester Counties. W. Dul'.ols, Clayton. X. J.. for Clayton and vicinity. H. B. Hale. Cherrlfon. V'a., for State of Virginia. O. J. HAMMELL CO. PLEAS ANTVTLLE. N. J. Q Of USKBMOBI THAN 40 TEAKS* Jyl A TYhd — d Pwvao Btaiily for JQk ASTHMA AND HAT FEVER