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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
Protecting Bell Service
-. In Emergencies

The recent misfortune which befell the Memphis Gas &
Electric company, causing a temporary suspension of all electric
current, was an impressive demonstration of the importance to
the entire community OF continuous service from public utilities.
If it had been necessary to suspend telephone service on ac-
count OF lack OF power, the distressing Inconvenience expert
cnced III practically every home and place of business would
have been much more serious. >@.."
Electric current is absolutely necessary for telephone service
and a continuous supply must be assured no matter what mis-
fortune might overtakc the agencies that furnish it.
To meet just such an emergency we have maintained an aux
iliary power plant that can be operated by gas. Should the gas
supply fail, it can be operated by gasoline. With everything in
readiness, we quickly utilized this power plant and continued our
supply of current without interruption.
In addition to the auxiliary power plant, we have emergency
gas lights throughout our operating room. The tips are kept
burning continuously, and should the electric current fail, it is
only necessary for the chief operator or supervisor to pull a few
cords and the operating room is brilliantly lighted.
This and other emergencies Of remote possibility were provid-
ed against when our plant was built, and similar provision is
made in every important Bell telephone plant in the country.
The more serious a calamity in a community the greater the
need for adequate and dependable telephone service, so while pre-
pairing to minimize the danger to our service from outside
agencies, VIC have taken stringent precautions to prevent acct
dents in our own establishment.
The main building is freproof. The other buildings are
isolated and sa~feguarded by every necessary precauton. The
switchboard and the power plant are protected by every means
that science and ~forethought can suggest and loyal eyes are on
guard day and night.
For other emergencies we maintain a surplus of material
and supplies at strategic points, Our training schools provide a
source of labor and the entire Bell system is prepared to concen-
trate its resources to protect the service in any given city or
section. "
This organization, these reserves and this policy stand back
of your telephone Instrument They are a vital part OF your
service and, an investment that is fully justified by recent events
in Memphis.
We mention this as q matter of interest to the telephone-using
public, not in a boastful spirit, but in order that you may be
familiar with the human skill and ingenuity and scientific and
material resources which provide continuous service and are made
possible by one system and one policy.
RAN FLOURNOY, DIST. MGR. #
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE ~
& TELEGRAPH COMPANY "a
INCORPORATED %Sss
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
A MORE REFUGEES.

AMSTERDAM. Nov. s-Gcrman au-
thDrities have been notified by the
Dutch government that after today no
refugees viii be permitted TO cross the
Observation-Disclosures frOptler. -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
PRINCE MAX GOES TO
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS

COPENHAGEN, Nov Prince Max
!millan, the imperial German chancel-
lor, has gone to general headquarters,
according to advlces received here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
Not Later. Now

IL the time to give Samelson order los
The soldiers Xmas smokes; packed and
shipped correctly. "uN'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
NewS of RiUerS
River Bulletin.

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. ., 1918,
Observations taken at am, 10Th
meridian time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
Idlewild to Bruins.
Mondays Departures.
4 to Pecan Point.
Osceola.
Driftwood.

The Control. In command OF Ed Now
land, Jr., arrived In port late Friday
with two barges loaded with 1000 bales
Of cotton. The steamer moOred at foot
OF Monroe avenue and the crew began
unloading with a derrick. The Control
will be operated between Memphis and
Charlottesville.
The only departure Saturday was the
Idlewild, which left early for Bruins
landing.
The Bart Tully arrived Friday after
noon with a raft OF logs from the upper
bends. She cleared Saturday for the
lower river with empty barges.
the Sprague is due from East st
Louis with a tow Of eight barges LOADED
with Illinois coal She is reported to b.
experiencing trouble on account OF low
' water. and her arrival may be delayed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02
PEACE Of STRONG
JUSTICE WILL Be
GIVEN HUN NATION

States and her allies TO prevent any
resumption OF hostllities when once tho
terms Of peace as a basis therefor
have been agreed upon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-02

sRise. Fall.
River Forecast.
The river in the Memphis DISTRICT will
rise.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

so can do my house work without any difficulty. I advise any woman who is afflicted with female troubles to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound a trial and it will dc as much for them. Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 1421 5th St., N. E., Canton, Ohio.
 Sometimes there are serious condi- tions where 8 hospital operation is the only alternative, but on the other hand so many women have been cured by this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vegetable Compound, after doctors have said that an operation was necessary - every woman who wants to avoid an operation should give it fair trial before submitting to such trying ordeal.
 If Complications exist, write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, for advice. The result of many years experience is at your service.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
NORMA TALMADGE ON
 FOX SCREEN TO-DAY

Today sees the return of talented Norma Talmadge, in a stirring six reel drama entitled The Secret of the Storm Country" and also sees the end of that master serial "The House of Hate." Judging by the crowd that was on hand at the matinee today, to see the end of "The Hooden Ter ror," the latter's finish was entire- ly satisfactory to all.
 In her new select picture "The Se- cret of the Storm Country" Norma Talmadge touches the highest note yet reached in her career. As the Squatter's daughter wronged and de- serted by her husband, left to rear their child under a cloud, she rises to great emotional heights, and her portrayal of Tess is one that will win the sympathies of every audience. True, The Secret of the Storm Coun- try" is melodrama, but the biggest New York successes this year have been melodramas. Mother love is glorif1ed in this splendid picture, if there is such thing as glorifying the noblest' emotion of which the human heart is capable. The story has heart interest, love, action and sacrifice and raises the great question as to which a mother would sacrifice if she were compelled to choose: the welfare of the man who made her his wife, or their child. This cer- tainly is a problem which any wom- an would watch worked out with in terest.
 Tomorrow's feature at F'ox's is charming Mary Miles Minter, in ';The Ghost of Rosie Taylor," from the clever Saturday Evening Post story by Josephine Daskam Bacon. A play with a ghost in it might easily be supposed to possess a grewsome touch, but nothing could be further from the fact. Miss Minter is cast as Rhoda Sayles, daughter of an Amer ican recluse in Paris, who dies as the play opens, leaving Rhoda to make her way home as best she could.
 Destitute in New York Rhoda goes to work as a charwoman under a supposition by her employer that she is Rosie Taylor, a negress who also has since died. There are some ex- cellent comedy situations and Q, very pretty love story with Alan Forrest playing opposite Miss Minter There will be a splendid assortment of short comedies and dramas.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

henchmen and, depriving them of of flee, drives them away from the city, thereby winning the love of a charm ing girl, who had pinned her faith to him, and whom he had one day prom ised to make good" in his own home town. The picture is filled with nu- merous thrilling incidents, rapid dra- matic action and it has a decided heart appeal
 The new vaudeville bill is one of un- usually good quality. It includes three of the best acts that can be obtained. There is Adele in a singing talking and contortion offering. Chappelle and Stlnnette two cOlored entertainers Pliny Rutledge and company, in a rural comedy sketch entitled "The Vil- lage Constable" On the same pro-
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

A young married woman I occasion ally meet in our neighborhood gather ings, has a habit of putting her hus- { band in wrong in this wise. Some subject will be under discus 1 sion, and she will say, with a sly little smile at her husband, Philip thinks" and then quote some opin- ion very much at variance with the opinions that the people present have been expressing.
 WhereupOn her husband with heightened color and an air of evident discomfort, will try to explain and justify the opinion which she has ex- pressed of him.
 An Opinion He Expressed in Private.
 Plainly, the opinion is one which he has expressed in private to her. Moreover, it is evidently not one which he cared to bring forth in pub lie at that time, else he would have done it for himself) Furthermore, it is probably presented in much blunter form than he would have put 1t: and sometimes, I suspect from the qualifications he hastens to make, it is given different twist from it's original meaning.
 Easy to Reconstruct Their Argument.
 It is very easy, from this little dia- lOgue to reconstruct the argument they must have held in private and tO imagine the wife's feeling of tri- umph at having thus put him in the wrong.
 One wonders if she would feel quite so triumphant if she could realize the resentment and sense of injustice she is unquestionably creating every time she does that
 I do not believe in correcting a child, or husband, in public.
 It never pays. It creates too much resentment. Besides, it is Uncom- fortable for the public. Nobody loves a quarrelsome couple or a couple who are always giving each other sly digs in the presence of others. It doesn't help create a feeling of festivity or add to the gaiety of nations. The Bully Who Thinks His Wife
 Should Not Have Opinions.
 If a wife is clever enough to tact fully bring the conversation around to some subject on which she and her husband have argued and on which he has expressed opinions which she
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
 A s@a~~1~& sa~~~@sssasrva>~a1s@~sm zmuumH@ PADS AND FASHIONS

Challis is excellent material for a dress which is to have hard wear
 A charming net hat is of cloudy brown tulle with long ties of the net.
 Every possible variety of sweater is seen-some of them very elaborate.
 The latest Paris skirts show a great deal of ingenuity in the designing:
 For general wear. is a frock of write.
 Black and gold brocades are ex- pected to be in high favor the coming season.
 Sleeves are raglan and bishop and normal sleeves set in normal arnl- holes.
 Ostrich f1ues trim smart tailored hats, and even serve as fringe for the newest wells.
 White cotton crepe and organdae combine most effectively to make a summer dress.
 White separate skirts are buttoned to the hem with large white pearl buttons.
 A dainty white voile blouse has collar, cuffs and front covered with tiny pink tucks.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

JAS we neared the entrance to old Mrs. Morton's room, from which a bright light was streaming, we heard the sound of stifed, childish sobbing. With a quick indrawn breath, Lillian's hurried footsteps broke into run noiseless however, for all it's swift ness and in another moment we were in the sick room and Lillian had gathered her little daughter, Marion, from the rung into which her childish face was pressed in an effort to make her weeping noiseless.
 Take her away" Katherine spoke softly yet peremptorily, without turn ing her head. She and the physician were swiftly, desperately working over the inert figure in the bed. Do you need Madge?" Lillian was already at the door, Marion's face buried in her shoulder NO. Marion needs you both. had no opportunity to care for her" Kath- erines tone was distinct command to get out of the way. I followed Lil- lian down the hall and up the stairs to the rose-hung room which she shared with the child.
 She sat down in a roomy rocking chair and turned the little girls face gently away from her shoulder. The child's face was colorless, her lips had a pinched, blue look that spoke of nervous exhaustion, and both fingers and lips were twitching convulsively, while shuddering little gasps too feeble to be sobs, came from her throat.
 "Oh, mamma! mammal" she moan ed, "If Grandma dies I don't want to live"
 It was only the hysterical outburst of a loving, frightened child, but it showed me in a flash what Lillian had meant by saying she had a "knotty tangle to unravel.'
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
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ton and after many trials, "mak kes good" in his own home town. After numerous adventures in the bigger cities, Jimmy Duncan returns home
 by the brake beam route known TO the Weary Willy" travellers of the road, and enters upon a new career, his one great ambition being to rid his home town of the political thugs who had dominated it for years. He be- comes possessed of a newspaper and by a series of trenchant articles Un- dermines the political boss and his
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

One peck of ripe tomatoes, one peck of green tomatoes one or two heads of cabbage according to size Chop fine, sprinkle through with salt and let stand all night, after which drain off the brine and press very dry; then add four ripe peppers, chopped fine and two pounds of brown sugar. Put into kettle, cover with strong cider vinegar and scald for one hour, then add two-thirds of a cup of grated horse radish, two tablespoons of white mustard seed, one of cloves one and one-half of spice, one and one-half of ginger. Cover close, air tight if possible.
 MRS. w. J. A. CUMMING.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
CHARLES RAY BACK
 AT THE LYCEUM

Appearing in a, characterization which he knows best how to portray with realism and truth, Charles Ray ill be seen in his new phOtOplay, His Own Home Town" at the Lyceum to- day The picture will at once demon a strate it's popularity and greatly en- hance MT. Rays prestige as a cinema star of the first class The theme of the play is that of Q young man who, fighting against mighty opposi-
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
kETER SICKNESS
Mrs. Cousins Tells What She Did to
 Regain Strength.

NifS. Cousins ICtIS " hat Snc DiO Io
 Regain Strength.
 COatesVille, Penn.-"The grippe left me with a bad cough and in a weak nervous, rundown condition. I tried Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil without benefit. l read about VinOl, tried tiny cough disappeared my appetite improved, and I gained strength and flesh by it's use" Mrs. Alice Cousins.
 We wish every person in this vii cinity-who suffers from a weakened, rundown, nervOur condition, would try this famous cod liver and iron tonic. We have been recommending it for years and never knew it to fall. The Clark x Brainerd Co.,, Liggett's Riker-Hegeman Drug Stores, John J. McBriarty, Nathan NOVeck, w. H. Russell and Druggists Everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
Virginia Recipes
Mexican Salad.

gallon cabbage 1-2 gallon green tomatoes. 1 quart onions. 1 pint green peppers with seeds taken out. Chop them all fine. Add One-half gallon vinegar. 2 pounds sugar. tablespoons mustard seed. tablespoons celery seed. 2 tablespoons salt. Mix all together and boil one hour This is to be measured after it is chopped.
 MRS. HUNTER BOOKER.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
SIDE TALKS
On Correcting Husbands
BY RUTH CAMERON.

feels are absolutely unreasonable, and to get people in whose opinion he has confidence to say in his hearing just what she has said to him, that's quite another matter. The only kind of man who vii get mad at that, is the bully who regards any attempt of his wife to have opinions of her own as an attack on the peace and harmo of the home
 And who cares whether he gets mad or not
 (Iis wife, unfortunatelY.)
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

suffering, and two d doctors de eide d that 1 would have to go through an operation before I could get we'll.
 " My mother, who had been helped by Lydia E. Pinkham's s V e g e ta ble Com pound, advised me to try it before sub- hitting to an opera tion. 1trelieved me from nv trO11h1ne
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

gram there will be another big spe- cial feature of the usual Lyceum quail ity
 Julian Eltinge, the famous female impersonator, is coming to the Ly- Night"
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Cheese making is a very simple art. Blueberries can be canned without sVgar
 Tomatoes for canning must never be OVerrIpe.
 Excellent mullins can be made of barley and hominy.
 A good marmalade is made of oranges and apricots.
 Quick breads can be very well made without any wheat flour.
 Raspberries can be preserved in the sun as well as strawberries. Rice omeIet may be made with peas left over. The rice is best used hot
 Fruit pies economically made without any undercrust are most de- licious.
 Beat a cake batter as little as pos sible after flour has been put into mixture.
 Freshly made jelly really has a finer flavor than that which has stood for a long time.
 Try whipping cream in small glass globes used for gold fish. It does not spatter.
 An old worn beadspread will make a pretty tablecloth. Trim off the worn portions and dye it a pretty color, then turn a two inch hem around the edges and finish with a fringe.
 If breadcrumbs are kept tightly cOv- cred in a fruit jar, they are apt to be- come strong. Try tying a piece of mus lin over the top; this gives ventilation and Keeps out the dust.
 When laying mating you will find it much easier to Icy into corners if wet thoroughly with brush dipped into a pail of water to which a Cupful of salt has been added.
 Water spilled on the bed when some one is ill may be quickly dried by fill ing a hot water bottle full of boiling water and placing it between the mat tress and the bed clothing
 To break a glass evenly, soak a cord in turpentine and tie it around the jar where vou wish to have it broken. Fill glass with cold water up to the string and set fire to the string.
 Oil pickles are made of 50 medium sized cucumbers and onlons, all sliced Let stand 4 hours in salted | water. Drain and pour over them | quart of vinegar and quart of olive oil
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
HOW MRS, BOYD AVOIDED AN
 OPERATION

Canton, Ohio.-"I suffered from a female trouble which caused me much
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

Ehe taxi drew p~before her door and che stopped talking abruptly. AS I followed her up the steps I wonder
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
Madge Divined.

mind, Betty" she said
 there won'tbe any more Ming for some time. Run along 4 get your beauty sleep" shuffled off down the hall, still ing and Lillian and I mounted to the second floor. There was Aanxiety in ,Lillian's manner It myself vaguely sharing her Nion.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

Oil pickles are made of 50 medium sized cucumbers and 4 onions, all sliced. Let stand 4 hours in salted water Drain and pour over them quart of vinegar and 1 quart of olive oil. ".....
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

To break a glass evenly, soak a cord in turpentine and tie it around the jar where vou wish to have it broken. Fill glass with cold water Up to the string and set fire to the strlnS'
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

ns, Mis- Lillian, it
 around the bush, "
 straight from the Ont hold no truck |ght gallivantin' for $ yoh out runnin' other fo1kses busi-
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

6ked disapprovingly at vantage point behind E EtWinkled with amusG-
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
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lgle she meant, but 5 express my curi- feet.
 of the vesti- Key and then lock- M rang the bell of I knew from mt oaken one, well gorg geo usly and
 in a fam boyant
 iet handkerchief curls, scowled
 She grumbled,
 yOh is through
 l be dead, chile,
 oh'll never listen
 Be dead, Betty" ae spoke, but I Fl woman under rShe tossed es glittered re-
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

Try whipping cream in small glass globes used for gold fish. It does not Spatter
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

Water spilled on the bed when some one is ill may be quickly dried by fill ing 8 hot water bottle full of boiling water and placing it between the mat tress and the bed clothing
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12
Old Virginia Chow-ChOw.

MRS. HUNTER BOOKER.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

An old worn beadspread will make a pretty tablecloth. Trim off the worn portions and dye it pretty color, then turn a two inch hem around the edges and finish with a fringe.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

Freshly made jelly really has a finer flavor than that which has stood for a long time.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

it much easier to Icy into corners if wet thoroughly with a brush dipped into 8 pail of water to which cupful of salt has been added.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-12

If brea dcrumbS are kept tightly COV- cred in a fruit jar, they are apt to be- come strong. Try tying a piece of mus lin over the top; this gives ventilation and keeps out the dust.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-28
and STILL Won
HIN HESITATES

the Germans call FLANDERS
grippe" This Is not serious and
lasts only a few days. tho accom-
panied some times by a high fever.
Another rumor is that dissatis-
faction is rampant in the German
army and that the high command
is afraid to order another attack.
1t appears to be true the Ger
mans are beginning to realize
their battle plans are less God-in-
spired than they had been led to
believe, but their discipline is such
they still march when they are
told to.
A third explanation is that the
weather and ground are unfavor-
able for offensive maneuvers. l
personally investigated the low
lands and highlands of northern
France. Seldom have they been
drier and more adapted to easy
movement.
Hindenburg's delay is due to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-28
BAN KODAK
ON SOUND

Customs Collector Roscoe M.
Drumheller has notified steamship
companies and customs officers
that federal action has been taken
prohibiting carrying of kodaks
and cameras on Puget Sound.
The ban is a necessary war pre-
caution and violators will be pun
ished by sentence Of 20 years.
The new rule states that no per-
son may take photographs from
any boat in Puget Sound or any
port of entry in the Washington
customs district without special
permission from the collector.
If a camera or kodak is taken
on board a boat it must be turned
over to the purser of the vessel
and will be returned to the owner
on arrival at destination.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-06-28
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