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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17

Many parents make the mistake Of
allowing their children 10 eat whatever
has been prepared for the grown mem
hers OF the family, no matter how UNI
suitable 1t may be. Sometimes this Is
from ignorance Of the results 10 the
child, but more often because the
mother and ~hOusekeeper feels she is
too busy to prepare q special diet for
the small members OF the family.
Ottentiutes part, or even all, OF the
food In the child's ration may h Sc
lected from the family meals. When
unsuitable food. however, comprises the
adult menu, only a little ~forethought
and planning will be needed to enable
suitable food being served the children,
according to specialists Of the United
States department Of agriculture. The
sturdinesss of the youngsters will more
than compensate for the extra work.
The meals given below have been
found to provide food sufficient in
amount and variety for the average
healthy child Of 3 years q age. They
are examples OF w~ell-chosen meals.
Many others equally satisfactory could
be planned,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
MADE HUNS
BEAR HIM TO REAR

Private John w. Carothers, of the
Memphis infantry with the S0th division
before Cambria, compelled four der.
man prisoners to carry him back three
ahd a a miles to a first aid Atation
returned to Memphis practically re-.
covered from his Injuries,
lie was struck at 6;45 a. m. on the
morning OF Sept, 20 as the Memnhis
boys plunged through Hindenburgs
"tmprcEnahle defenses." The imnac,
telled him and he erawled about IA Ifne,
TO an old trench. After lying there a
while, -four Germans who were walking
back by themselves to a prison camp'
were hailed by Carothers who maSn
them carry him back.
Carothers was formerly an elevator
ope Rtor at the Exchange building M,
resides at 702 Court avenue. He IL al
present an applicant for position on
the city police force.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
MG442EE44g2Z THE NE WIS SCIMITAR 2EZ HOWE HEz9
AMUSEMENTS
Loew's LYceum.

Women who are contemplating steps
into the field of matrimony: those who
have already taken the all-important
other actions concerning this eYent in a
tertatnment and no small amount Of in
Which One Shall I Marry" which Is
headlining the new bill at Loew's Ly-
ceum for the first four days Of the
week, Ralph I, Kettering has given the
solution to the question in a play,
which, before its vaudeville presentation
in a condensed form. was presented in
New York as a full Pledged drama.
Both sides Of married Hfe-one with
wealth and without love and the other
without wealth but with love, are
cleVerly n forcefully portrayed in this
sketch, which is decidedly well acted.
The bill as a whole is made Of en-
PERTAINING numbers. Miss Jessie Reid,
a comedy young woman who likes to
regale her audiences, with ragtime mel
odies, is one of the best numbers of
the program, and Thornton and Thorn
ton In a comedy sklt, Her New Hat"
garner more than the usual quota Of
laughs. Dixon and PAUL, novelty come
dams, are both good singers and
dancers.
Under the Top" is Fred stones
latest picture. 1t possesses a complete
insight into the romanees of circus life
and incidentally gives Stone ample OPP
portunity for his diversified talents.
Loew's News Weekly and a comedy reel
are added. =,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17

to her feet from the hammoct sbs
moved with a stealth and q cuyJouS
smoothnesa She moved until she was
right behind him.. She did not sneak
lie lid not turn. though with his siTth
sense he felt her drawing near Tbsn
she put out a hand and touched his
neck-tust above his collar. II was not
an innocent caress. He turned Al her
touch, whipped round on her. His nosa
was somewhat h a Of one at BAY. His
guardian angels must have went 10 see
him! But his two fists stayed in hiS.
pockets-clinched. Fate~was still 1am@
bling with his future. When he smoke
his voice came very hoarsely:
IL think I'd better CO." he said.
lid like to come see you tomorrow
If l may. But now" he looked al,
her almost pitifully. In n long draft
he took to himself the wonderful, strong
roundness of her throat; the miraou-
lous white and black Of skin and hair.
At her breast was a velvety splotch OF
deep color made by some pansies She
wore, His gaze remained on the
"~Could-could I have one Of those7"
he asked. ~
The question sealed his doom.
n a q sudden flash OF genius
She LOOK one quick step toward him.
win one gesture magnificently bold,
she put her hands behind her back. X
brought her breast higher and nearer
to him. Her chin went up. She laughed
her voice shot through with excite.
ment. Take them" said she, "if-you
want themi't 'VS
What could he do?
His fingers just touched the flesh he.
meath the flowers, But he corid feeL-
feel the long breath she drew! IT was
too much! Better men than Freddie
Mason have gone their wav for lass
In the next instant his mouth was on
her mouth. And-in the instant after
he had thrust her from him; he. was
holding heTNfron him by her shoulders
and with Incredible strength.
'Wiil-wnl you marry met" lhe
gasped. ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
A CHILD DOESN'T
LAUGH AND PLAY
IF %CONSTIPATED
"
If Peevish, Feverish and Sick,
Give California Syrup
Of Figs"

Motherl Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See II tongue ia
coated: this is a sure sign its little
stomach, liver and bowels need a cleans.
ing at once.
When listless. pale. feverish. full Of
cold, breath had, throat sore, doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally, has stomach.
ache. diarrhoea. rememberA a gentIe
be the first treatment given.
Nothing EQUALS California Syrun Of
Figs for children's, ills; give a tea.
spoonful, and in a few hours all the fouI
waste. sour bile and fermenting food
which is clogged in the bowels passes
out of the system, and you have a well
and playful child again. All children
love this harmless. delicious "fruit laX.
ative,' and 1t never fails to effect a
good inside" cleansing. Directions for
babies, children OF all ages. and grown
ups are plainly on the bottle.
Keep 1t handy in your home. A little
given today saves a sick child TOMORROW,
but get the genuine. Ask your druggist
for a bottle of California Syrup
of Figs" then look and see that L IS
made by the California Fig Strup
Company" adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 49,. 1919.

.a o. t0lHs
copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper SyndiCate.)
Whlle Neptune n Venus are In BEN
eilG aspect today, astrologers behold
sinister signs in the heavens. Mars and
jupiter are strongly adverse, while Sat
~ Mercury Uranus and the sun are
, IT is held that there will be a great
seething OF thought that affects ali
classes OF persons, during the next few
weeks, and he who Is wise will he
steadtast and confident that the world
Is slowly recovering from It's supreme
Mars is still In a threatening Mace
that may affect business interests I'M
leSs cooperation In which every one
Is interested Is assured.
The seers declare that the planetary
sway makes for uncertainty, forebod-
ing ana perplekity. which should be
overcome by faith and courage,
This should be o fortunate rule for
the, navy and should bring to officers
and men recognition and honors.
IL Is a fairly fortunate direction for
love affairs, which will multiply.
Again the stars seem to favor the
young and to presage retirement or Inc
cnding OF life for the old, for as the
new era advances, all that belong To
the past must give way.
women should make good use of the
hours OF this day, which promise bene-
TITS In business undertakings.
Today's CONFEDERATION In not auspici.
Gus for seeking employment and the
stars indicate that rumors which are
dlscouraglng will multiply, even though
there Is not Just cause for anxiety or
dependency.
Much enterprise on a scale that in.
wolves large interests Is f~oreshadowed
New occupations and the DEVELOPMENT
OF hitherto undiscovered are
~prophesied,
Uranus Ia In a place this afternoon
that Is encouraging TO scandalmonRers
ana troublelnakers, who should be care.
U however, for there Is quick punish.
ment indicated.
Persons whose birthdate It Is should
LOT waste time In pleasure or company
during the coming year. Attention To
business VIII assure prosperity.
children born on this day will be
clever, artistic and accomplished These
subjects Of Pisces also partake Of
Aquarius characteristics, Neptune Ia
their principal ruling planet,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
FIRE IN MOVIE HELD
TO OPERATORS BOOTH

When flames and smoke jctted from
The apertures of the operators booth in
the Beauty movie theater, qS North
Main street at sos o'clock Sunday AZ
ternoon, the audience that well filled
the house bolted for the exits. An
reached the exterior In safety, EXCEPT
one woman who tainted, She was soon
revived and did not give her name
Firemen held the fire 20 the reel booth
ana the only loss was to films and the
picture machine. The damage was es-
ttmated at $500.
Fire originating from a leaky flue IN
the negro dwelling, a5s Poplar avenue,
adjoining house. also occupied hy nc
Eroes, before the alarm was given.
Firemen had the flames subdued within
a few minutes, holding the loss 10
around n thousand dollars.
Fire OF mysterious origin, discovered
~ the vacant dwelling SIS walnu,
street, Sunday afternoon. caused dam :
ages estimated at $500 before firemer
could get into action,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
Orange Tart.

One cup boiling water, four table
spoons cornstarch, one large juicy or
ange, two-thirds cup corn syrup, one
teaspoon lemon juice, three eggs. Cook
the cornstarch, maze smooth with a
little cold water, and the boiling water
for five minutes. Add the pulp and
part Of the grated rind of the orange,
the syrup and the lemon Juice. Heat
thoroughly n pour slowly onto the
beaten yolks of the eggs. Beat thor
oughly. Pour into a tart crust, cover
with meringue made from the whites
Of the eggs and favored with lemon
Juice. Brown In oven. Serve cold.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
Daily Recipes
Potatoes Elsie.

Take small, slender baker potatoes
fresh from the oven ana as hot as car
be. With a silver knife cut a line down
the length Of the top of each tuber and
press the ends together to loosen the
mealy contents,I Remove completely
from the shells and, using a warm bowl,
mix with a little cream or milk and
butter, salt and pepper and a few thinly
sliced boiled chestnuts. Fill the Jackets
again and serve to each guest, the ton
s%prinkled with a pinch of finely cut
parsley, Press the sides Of the potato
cases together slightly SO that the mash
protrudes attractively.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
GOODS STAND WASHING.

\ cloth OF plain weave shows soil
quickly. but " 1t is firmly woven It
stands rubbing well and the dirt Ia
easily removed by washing. on tho
other hand, a loosely woven plain cloth
must not be rubbed hard and must be
carefully handled in drying 80 that the
threads will not be pulled out OF place,
A twiled cloth does not show soil
as readily as plain, but II seems 10
mold the dirt more tenaclously. Mate
rails OF satin weaves do not stand fric.
ton as well as those Of plain weave.
fancy. part game and part solid
goods OF tho so-called leno weave NOT
only stand very little friction, hut
when washed must be carefully pulled
and stretched while drying to have
the goods Keep Its original shape and
size. ~"
Loosely woven materials OF all kinds
nave greater absorption powers thar
the closely woven varieties; this means
less bluing for the loosely woven gopda
These are suggestions made nv home
economies experts In the department OF
agriculture "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
STUFFING FOR FOWL.

otten YOU may not have dry bread
chestnuts on hand to stuff a fowl,
or you may desire an entirely new,
recipe for n change, In either event nv.
POTATO STUFFTNG.
two cups mashed potatoes, one egg
theatenl, n small onion finely minced
one tablespoon fat. one stalk celery
finely minced, or one-half teaspoon cei..
cry SAT- one teaspoon salt. pepper.
MiN me ingredients and use In place
81 ordinary bread stuffing.
This recipe In one recommended hy
the department OF agriculture,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
Three Meals for Child.

BREAKFAST.
One small slice (one-half ounce)
bread, two-thirds cubic inch tone
third ounee) butter, one-half cup Tone
half n uncooked) oatmeal, the pulp
OF two or three prunes cooked with a
teaspoon of sugar.
DINNER.
Bread or toast. one large or two small
slices Zone ounce; butter, two-thlrda
cubic inch or one third ounce. one egg,
poached or boiled, one glass milk, four
ounces string beans. served with one
level teaspoon butter or a little cream ;
one-half cup oatmeal. served with
stewed fruit.
SUPPER.
TWO small or one large slice bread
Zone ounce, t%wo-thirds cubic inch or
one-third ounce butter. one ounce
honey, one glass milk.
Not only is the health Of the whole
family improved, but less effort Is re-
CURED ofAthe mother whore the menu
Tor the grownups is kept so simple that
many Of the dishes may be given the
Younger children. In this way the need
Of preparing special dishes for the
youngersters under 5 Is eliminated.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
TOBACCO COMES IN.

DRESDEN, Tenn, Feb. IL (Spl.)-
Hundreds and thousands of pounds Of
at the tobacco houses. Prices paid for
the weed run from 8 to II cents per
pound for Tugs, and from 10 to 25 cents
per pound for the leaf. This farm prod
uct has brought into the county more
than 81, 100000 since the season COM
menced, and lis not yet half over.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
Orpheum.

Clark and Bergman and "All for
Democracy will be joint headliners Of
the Orpheum bill this week. In show
described as the personality pair"
This favorite team is bringing an eng
tirely new act to vaudeville, "A Ray
Of Sunshine" The basic thought in
IAN for Democracy is that President
great men Of yesterday, such men as
Washington, Lincoln and Grant, and
that the spirits are guiding him in the
present hour. The Misses Campbell will
be seer and heard in songs Of 10Y and
sent their latest offering, Shoes" Ben
nett and Richards have a new dramatic
playlet, Dark Clouds" Losava and
Gilmore, in song and dance divertisse-
ments; James j., Morton in AN AMI
Orpheum Travel Weekly complete the
bill,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
FARMERS ASSOCIATION
IS FORMED AT KENYON

UNION CITY, Tenn, Feb. II. tspl,)
THE Farmers COOPERATIVE associa-
ton, OF Kenton, Tenn, has lust been
organized for the purpose Of selling
everything q farmer needs and buying
capital stock is placed at 500 900. and
has as its in%corporators q number Of
wealthy men. and they guarantee to
the stockholders 10 per cent plus a
share in the profits,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
Rice Pudding.

Put four t~ablespoonfuls> of dry rice
into two quarts of milk; add four table
~spoonfuls OF sugar n one-half cupful
of seeded raisins. Stand in a moder-
ate I've and cook slowly one and one
half hours, stirring down the crusts
as they form on the surface. This pud-
ding should be just creamy. If It is
too thick you have cooked 1t too long
and too fast.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
HUNT P. o. ROBBERS.

JoNESBORO, Ark, Feb. II, (spl.)-
There is still no chew to who robbed
the p~ostoffice at Lepanto. Craighead
county. The safe was opened by work.
ing the combination and $500, and be-
tween $500 and $500 in war saving
stamps were stolen. Inspector Elliott
has been detailed on the case.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17

tUuFCn VINO ever
visited the United
States, arrived Ia
New York recently.
Archbishop Ceret-
ii has not lost any
of the Americanlsin
he absorbed during
his service of sew
,eral years in this
country. He first
became known TO
the American hier-
archy as a member
OF the staff OF
Archbishop Falco-
MO when that pre-
late was papal del
egate to Washing
ton.
h Archbishop
Falconio was made
a cardinal and re-
tttWnad IN pnnAn tho
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
MEAT NOT NECESSARY.

The main dish for any meal need
not contain meat II milk, egg and
rat combined with vegetables, are
served. Dishes of this type are
bles utilized as the base for loayes.
umbales, fritters and croquetes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
A Line On Men
You Read About

Archbishop -Bonaventure Ceretti, pa
pal undersecretary OF state, the high
est dignitary Of the Roman Catholic
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-17
TAKE CALOMEL IN
THIS SAFE FORM

To make calomel the most useful
of all medicines, safe against the least
sickening or harmful effect, it is now
put up in DIscoLAx form-l2 doses
to the box, 25c, as shown here. lust
ask your druggist for DlscoLAx, and
he'll understand. You'll like it,
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1919-06-14
PER RIDERE
SLoria d amore.

AoL3I Id VI dLnO1C
Rari sono i casi il cui un uomo &
amato per Sc medesimo; pure ne &C
cadde uno anche recentemente.
L'eroe di questamore era addetto
ALA vuotatura del ''pozzi neri". La
.sera, terminate il lavoro, tornava a
casa, 81 spogliava e godeva un meri-
tato riposo.
Dotato di un cuore sensibilissimo,
egli 81 era innamorato di una sartina.
| due giovanni 81 scambiarono pid
teneri giuramenti ed abitarono in
sieme la stessa camera, semplice, di
buon gusto, adorna di un orologio a
pendolo e di un ritratto di Cambron-
ne
Una sera, fernando a casa, il gio-
vinotto rimase meravigliato di SEN
tire in camera, un odore insolito.
Vera un certo odorino per Taria....
Profondamente turbato, egli 81 avvi-
elmo ALA sua compagna afferro il
di lei fazzoletto posto sotto il capez-
zale.
Non v'erano piu dubDi: essa vi a
veva messo dell'acqua iii Colonia.
II disgraziato 81 lasci0 cadere So
pra una sedia, esclamando con sin
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1919-06-14
Not Much Of a Pusher.

It was the elevated station at $50
on a weekday morning. The advice Of
the Irish guard who helps close the
gates of the rear cars was an educa-
tion in itself But he had a competi-
tor in a girl who was doing her valiant
best to get on. Push, push" she
urged of a weak little masculine beside
her. In a wish-washy voice he replied
that he was pushing. Back came the
swift retort: "You make me tired?
You push like jelIyfish P'-New York
Sun.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1919-06-14
Seer ana tI-a E.aLl1.

It used to be thougas Ehat sleep hap
pened because tile circulation of blood
through the brain grew so feeble that
this. the seat Of consciousness, could
work no longer and sleep took place.
Many years ago surgeon study
ing the subject watched the failing cir
culation of the brain through a hole in
the skull of a sleeping animal. Yet
this is only effect, not cause The
brain has less blood because it sleeps;
1t does not sleep because it has less
blood.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1919-06-14
| cero dolore:
All, III non mi ami piu!-


cero dolore:
All, tu non mi ami piu!-
Giustina ia una seenata al suo
compaesano fdanzato che e passa-
to caporale.
Ma, dice Questi-gli onori
non mi muteranno.
-Verrai 10 stesso a trovarmi in
cucina?
Come per II passato.
All! perche. vedi. ora che hal
galloni quando verrai da me mi sem
brera che tn venga invece per la 81
gnora.
Tn inglese, recentemente arrivato
a Parigi, pranza ALA trattoria sin
forma dal cameriere Sc conosce una
guida.
-Volere vedere molte cose! moIte
cose!-
ii cameriere, accennandogH con la
coda dellocchio una biondina che
al tavoIino vicino, gIi dice:
-Guardate. rivoIgeteyi ALA signo-
rina Mini. essa vi fard vedere tutto
Quello che vorrete!-
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1919-06-14

LEGGETE z DIFFONDETE IL PA
TRIOTA
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-24
WOMAN MAKES
LONG TRIP ALONE

Red Cross workers have found
plenty Of variety in their work while
meeting the different trains. Early
Sunday morning the attention of sew
eral Of the workers was called to an
elderly woman who was being assist
ed from the train. They Immediately
offered their assistance and took the
woman in charge until her next train
arrived. The woman proved to be
Mrs. G. Brager, mother Of George
Brager Of Niagara. at whose home she
was going to visit. MRS. Brager is
nearly 80 years old ami she. made tho
trip alone from her home in Minne-
apolis and apparently was suffering
no Inconvenience other than being
quite tired.
When speaking to a Herald re-.
porter today, George Brager Of nj.
agara said. that his mother had ar
rived at that place and was feeling
we'll; she expects to leave there soon
for Leeds, N. D.. to visit a daughter
and then back to her home in Mime
aporis. He said that his mother was
healthy and took keen interest in cur
rent events. being able to discuss any
everyday subject that might be
brought up. She reads all daily pa
U0IHs = E.1fFsS ~EfS14r.a arfHr~ tg.r2Hl 80. u sa
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-24
Side
Thoroughbred Stockmen
Make Survey OF Valley
For Stock Now On Hand

To ascertain who has thoroughbred
stock fpr sale In the, Red river valley.
and whD want to buy thoroughbred
stock, either horses, cattle, sheep or
hogs. a survey Of the district Is being
made by the recently formed thor
oughbred Stockbreeders' association,
and will probably be. completed by
the date of the next meeting which
may be postponed to the fourth We'd
nesday in April in place of the third.
on account Of the lateness Of the sea-
son. according to- a statement made
today by G.. r. jacob.
The charter list, which will remain
open until that time, has now about
ninety names. and Is expected to close
with about 100 names at the time OF
the next meeting.
At the rate inquiries and replies to
letters are coming in to the secretary,
the organizers. are confident that this
is to be an organization that will
form one of the vital interests Of the
community.