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IRaJLI SADIES — * llm Founded by the Late Charles Thomas Logan, Jr., 1W PUBLISHED EVERT FRIDAY Entered as second-class mall matter al the post office, Palisade, N. J., March u. mi. __ UA Clean, Constructive Weekly Newspaper” Contributions Solicited PRICE * CENTS PER COPY By Mail, *2.00 a Year Advertising Rates Sent Upon Request ADDRESS The PAUSADIAH. Palisade, N. 1. Phone 1448 Cliff side Chariee Thomas Logan, Editor and Owner Charlee W. B Lane, Manager and Associate Editor Thomas Prederiewe, Assistant Manager ; Reportorial Staff' Mrs. Chas. W. B. Lane.Palisade Mrs. George Donaldson ..Qrantwood Mias Esther Carlson .Qrantwood Mies Lillian Nagel .Cltffstde Advertising: Mrs. Mary W. Torrey Mod son Trust Co. Bldg., West Hoboken George Hoops Foreign Advertising Received Through HEW JERSEY NEWSPAPERS. INC. New York City and Newark AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, New York City , ■ r No. 3 Vol. XIX January 1, 1926 j£ THE NEW YEAR’S PROMISE 1 The world is Indeed happy at the ^beginning of 1926. Many of the sores of humanity have had the healing halm, of patient repentance poured upon them and nations ever anxious for greed and power have seen a new and better light In the thought of uni versal peace. This is the one big thought of the whole world at this moment. Whilst the history of man , kind is strewn with grim chapters of war throughout all ages, there has never been a time when war was not a curse. It is a strange, incompre hensible law of average that peace is Unstable as a human Institution. Wars come when peoples do not expect them and when nations are in the midst of efforts to forestall them. In 1914 while the great world war of Europe was long thought of, its im mediate starting date seemed far off. Nothing incited this calamitous war as much as preparation. For half a century every year saw advances to ward the final explosion. Nations had been gathering all their reserve strength of men and ships and can non, taxing the public purse against the Judgment of the best minds everywhere, but nothing could stay the lust for world power that aggra vated the leaders in the wild thought that brought on the final clash. As a bit of retrospection these thoughts bring at least the comfort that not withstanding recent debate peace seems more secure almost every where than for a long period back. It looks as though thef^uework of a peaceplag has „ ^iandS. "At least there are fewer openings for another great war than at the beginning of 1925, and for this comforting thought there must be universal acclaim. God grant that the sword of combat may be sheathed. For these things we can give praise at the opening of a new year. May the auspicious outlook for peace never be dimmed. And may the ful f , Ailment of the desire that the last great catastrophe which was called a war to end war become a realiza tion in very truth. It need not deter us or any people from the achieve ment of a higher. civilization and truer aims for the betterment of man kind. • So we wish a Happy New Year to all! THE •’PET’’ COLUMN The "Pet" Column recently estab lished in The Palisadian was started as a venture. But it has created so much general interest, as evidenced Svs by the correspondence received, that it will be continued indefinitely, since the absorbing feeling for dumb ani mals seems to be so widespread. Dogs and cats are the most numerous among animals of the pet kind, and lt: is really surprising how much of a hold they have upon the popular mind. It is scarcely an exaggeration to state *7 ; that 80 per cent of all American homes contain a cat or a dog, and these animals form a genuine tie among those who care for them. Not only that, but the maintenance of cats and dogs is a considerable item. Counting the population of the United States; as 110,000,000 and an average of four persons to a family, there are probably 27,500,000 families. It must require 15 cents or more a day to care ?? for cats and dogs, so that they must cost easily from $4,000,000 to $5,000, 000 a year—a very conservative esti mate. ^This is an interesting subject.. and altj kre invited to send in items for thel.‘!Pet" Column. In Jh the jazz age W»1 _ The long; continuance of the present peculiar desire for the new music | known as jazz is perhaps the most pecullap fad that has ever held sway. Already in vogue for several years, it seems to be gathering force rather than showing a tendency to go out of fashion. It is almost a mania with young people of today. It represents a peculiar frenzy, in fact. The desire to be in motion to music, or what purports to be music, written with a rhythm which defies the critics as to its origin, is the essential thrill of it all. And that it is a thrill needs no emphasis. If there were not a form of elemental strength to jazz music it would not last so long, for, instead of ik'r deteriorating, it appears to be gather ing force and is more and more popu lar. Whether it Is a reproduction of Indian dances or whatnot, it is never theless something Quite remarkable in the strangle hold It has taken upon the whole world. London and Paris are taking on jazz, and its bewildering variations appear to be sweeping all the world. Wonderful jazz! A 8TATE8M AN'8 BIRTHDAY The celebration of tbe sixty-ninth birthday of Woodrow Wilson on De cember 28th, while representing an increasing evidence of public apprecia tion of the great President's bigness was as nothing compared with the feel ing that will find expression at his one hundredth birthday. That is thirty one years away. Recent events in Europe have all led up to bringing Wilson’s memory more and more into the sunlight of a world’s admiration. The- haughty party hatred of Wil son’s achievements Has been measur ably toned down until the animosity of his bitterest enemies is much re duced. History is gradually placing Its estimate upon his career and his memory will gain much by the passage of time. The absolute spokesman of the Allies in the World War, he was at that time acclaimed by all parties as a wonder man and regarded and called the greatest man of his time, and of the most to be admired of any age. Rated with Washington and Lincoln nothing was withheld that could add a chaplet to his laurels. His quick change in the German heart in the war, almost at the brink of America's entry into the great tragedy was in deed magical. From that moment there was renewed hope that the allied forces would win. And it was Wilson’s masterly handling of diplomatic situa tions that gave heart above all other influences in finally winning the war. His handling of the transports and the navy's general work; his selection of General Pershing as the leader of the American expeditonary forces, were all in keeping with the genius of the man. He was given more power and more treasury with which to combine his forces than any man ever held in world annals. And these trusts he handled with extraordinary skill and ability. Woodroto Wilson was truly great, notwithstanding the malignity with which his opponents have traduc ed him. The world is rapidly coming to place his name high in the category of the few men who have lived toi achieve such exalted performances. I His honors are all worthy, but they are not yet as high as history will build them. THE ZONING LAW CHANGE The borough fathers of Cliffside Park have to skate over thin ice when they are confronted with a change in the Zoning law. It’s a case of being between the devil and the deep blue sea. The courts being the devil (fig uratively speaking) on one hand, and the residents affected being the deep and especially blue sea on the other. Those anxious to have changes made are cognizant of the fact that Zoning laws have experienced rather rough treatment in other sections of the state when brought up in court. The residents in restricted districts, how ever, feel that the Zoning law Is a solemn contract between themselves and the commonwealth, many having moved here because of the promise it held forth of continuedprotection against the demons of bfasiness estab lishments, apartment houses and other multi-family and multi-business ar rangements viewed by them as un desirable., As with most questions where there are two sides both must be taken into consideration and a compromise ar rived at. This is precisely what the Cliffside Park officials are trying to do, though some do not appreciate this fact. To state that they would not under any circumstances change the law as written would Invite some un pleasant suits that would do no one any good but the lawyers and subject the entire ordinance to practical nulli fication. To make changes when asked lo do so regardless of whaf the changes may be would be an unfor givable mistake and lead to a condi tion worse than court fights and lawyers’ fees. The course of aaution that the Mayor and Council has taken to datt» and the spirit of compromise that bj been apparent is worthy of the praise of those for whom these efforts are made In Keeping Cliffside Park *‘a decent place to live in.” ' It might be well for municipalities to bear in mind that State Senator William B. Mackay will make an effort to give Zoning laws a constitutional right of existence during the next ses sion of the Legislature and the Legis lature meets very, very soon. A WOMAN’S SUCCESS Just a few years ago a young wo man of Grantwood, suddenly bereft of her husband, was left with two small children and no means of support of her own except her own wits and en ergies. Naturally gifted with the merchandising instinct, having grown up in her father's business, she con ceived the idea of opening her own store—a small dry goods place, where common household necessities were laid in as a starter. The business was so small that $10 or $20 a day was good sales at the outset. From this timid beginning the sales have steadi ly advanced until one day during the recent holidays over $1,000 was taken In—a single day! Elsewhere In this issue of The Palisadian Mrs. G. G. Comstock of Grantwood, in talking of her business, says her ambition now is to open a pretentious department store. It is almost like a romance to picture so charming a success from such humble beginnings. Mrs. Com stock is the daughter of Dr. H. F. Goe mann, the well known druggist, of Grantwood, whose success has also been conspicuous. His daughter has added another example in the family laurels of how to prosper right when one’s mind is made up. Mrs. Com stock really deserves a medal with the recognition her business talent has developed. Christmas Seals From the headquarters of the Ber gen County Tuberculosis and Health Association come encouraging reports of the annual Christmas Seal Cam paign, definite reports of which will be published after the first of the new year. Helping Hand Society Members of the Helping Hand So ciety and all would be members or friends of the Christian Orphan Home are reminded that the regular monthly meeting of the Helping Hand Society will be held In the Home on Tuesday, ! January 5, as usual. Sewing and mending at 2 o’clock. Business meet | ing promptly at 3 o’clock. The January meeting is always a specially festive affair, with the big Christmas tree and songs by the chil dren, and the reports of parties and gifts from the many generous individ uals and organizations. Parent-Teacher Meeting The regular meeting of the Parent Teacher Association of ClifTside Park will be held on Wednesday, January 6, at 8:30 p. m. in the Cliffside Park high school. A committee, Miss Worden, Mrs. Hattemer and Principal Burns, is ar ranging for a speaker for the evening, and a musical program also will be provided. Union 7254 Anthracite West -New Ygrk Coal Co. fFor Your Amusement Parody Club “Big'’ Jim Redmond, "the Ziegfeld of the cabaretes,” has gone and done it again down at his Parody Club with another brand new revue, headed by Harry Rose, the Broadway jester; Foss and Andrea, dancers; Eddie Cox, Miami’s pet; Loretta McDermott, Frisco’s dancing mate; Alice Lawlor, a shouter of songs, and Thelma Ed wards, late of the Kit'Kat Club of London and an extraordinary dancer. Jimmy deserves all the credit in the world for this gathering and more yet when we figure that this master show man has Van and Schenck coming to the Parody on February 1 for twenty weeks. • , THRONGS GO NIGHTLY —To The— PARODY CLUB 48th St., at Broadway, N. Y. C. New Revue for Dinner A Midnight Dinner De Luxe $2.25 (6 to 9) No Cover Charge Coming February 1st Van and Schenck LoeW’s Seventh Avenue By special arrangements “Th« Bride” will be presented for the flrsi time in stock by Loew’s Seventh Ave nue Stock Company next week. Ii the famous Peggy Wood role, that sh« played for a year at the Thirty-nlntt Street Theatre, Anne Bronaugh wil undoubtedly have the best part that she has had in some time. We’ve often wondered why they art called "stump speeches” since nobod) ever made one from a stump. When any enumeeo person is showr a child of any age whatever, they say: “Oh, just at the interesting age.” LOEW’S 7TH AVE. 124th St., and 7th Ave., New York Week Com. Monday Night, Jan. 4 7TH AVENUE STOCK COMPANY will offer “THE BRIDE” A Sparkling Comedy in three acts, by Stuart Olivier and Geo. Middleton One Solid Year at the 39th St. Theatre Sundays—Vaudeville 3:00 and 8:15 All Seats reserved. On sale now Mats. Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Phone Reservations Morninoside 6411 Vivia Ogden Vivia Ogden was Dorn In Clevell O. She engaged in amateur theatrf while still in:school and has been tified with the stage for the pa^ years. She commutes between York and Hollywood and plays Ion the sjtagre and in piviurc:. j3he will be seen as the humorous Aunt Sophie in Hobart Henley’s production for ' Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer of “A Slave of Fashion,” coming to the Grant-lee Theatre on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 7-8. ...... .. GRANT E. Thornton THEATRE Dedicated to the proper presen tatton of Photoplays PALISADE JUNCTION. N. J. PHONE 1S11 CLIFF8IDE Managing Director Saturday, Sunday, January 2, 3 DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM Pauline Starke, Conrad Nagel Lucille La Verne in k , “Sun Up” Reginald Denny in “Where Was I?” Thursday, Friday, January 7, 8 Norma Shearer, Lew Cody and William Haines In “A Slave of Fashion” Mermaid Comedy—“Hot and Heavy’ Monday, Tuesday, Wi JACKIE COOGAN Special Educational i idnesday, January 4, 5, 6 in “OLD CLOTHES” Subject—“The Chase” Matinee: Mon. to Frl. 3:20 p. m. Sat. 2:30 p. m. Evenings: Continuous from 7 p. m. Sundays Continuous from 2 p. m. COMING—JANUARY 11, 12, 13 LON CHANEY in “THE P £ ANTOM OF THE OPERA” / jYxillions look forward to hear ing this modern teacher on Sunday afternoons... They are fascinated by the superb beauty of his diction, the fire of his elo quence . . . They are delighted with his sound sense . . . and now will answer questions in the v " ,-tr *K 'j*.. i i Sunday, January 3rd - - IF you use the radio, you have heard the vi brant voice of Dr. Cadman which reaches into every nook and corner of America each Sunday* afternoon.1 \ Here is the great manly pastor whose parish is America. He answers some questions with homely wit—others with profound philosophy such as this: “Is happiness the end of life?” “No, > and those who make it so are never content. VAn ronnAf Kp oluroirc lia nnv* 'Tribune—for the magnetism of his writing is like the magnetism of his voice* Follow the rapid-fire answers of this brilliant scholar. / There is a secret to Dr. Cadman’s popularity —he knows human nature. 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