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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-06
loan QUOTA OVER
/. BY AID Of BANKS
Subscriptions, However, VIII
Be Received Until May 10 ~
When Drive Ends.

Although checking of reports from
banks and from Victory loan headquar-
ters shows that Memphis and Shelby
county have exceeded the quota allotted
for the fifth bond issue, subscriptions
will be received by the banks until
May 10, the date set for the closing
of the national campaign. Sales APP
proxirnating $9,700,000 have been Off
cially received. The county's quota was
$9,6S4, 900.
Banks continued to report sales large
and small even after the official an
nouncement of the filling of the quota
made Tuesday morning. The Union ana
Planters Bank and Trust company re-
ported the sale Of $1,000 to the southern
Cotton Oil company while the First Ma
tional bank reported among the sales
Tuesday one of $4,000 to w. M. Drake,
cotton buyer, 10 North Front street.
Shelby county's quota, except the
last million, was raised the first week
| So certain were the leaders that the
impetus given in the weeks drive would
| be sufficient that the second week was
devoted largely to checking over reports
and getting the actual subscriptions in
| hand that had been reported by tele-
phone and other methods by members
| of the different industrial divisions OF
| workers.
| More subscriptions from teams work
ing under the Memphis plan will yet be
received before the final total is
reached.
Bonds Still on Sale.
| By the end of this week, when the
| campaign officially closes Throughout
| the country, Memphis is expected to
have considerable oversubscription
as the banks will continue to sell the
bonds as they have been doing for
the past week. In fact, 1t was the
liberal terms OF sale and interest rates
decided upon by the Memphis Clearing
House association that put the loar
over and enabled small investors to buy
the notes without inconvenience.
| \ Headquarters for the office force a.
1862 Madison avenue will be kept oper
for the remainder of the present week
j. A. Osoinach, secretary, and Mis-.
Bessie Ruble, secretary to John j
Heflin, will direct the work of a corp
of office experts, who will finally tab
ulate the figures and send in the com
plete report to st. Louis Eighth dis
trict headquarters before the week
over.
Reports from railroads have not beel
completed and subscriptions from tn
county still are being received by Dab
ney Crump and Mrs. Hugh s. Hayley
in charge of the rural solicitation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-06
Weather Forecast

Local showers and
thunderstorms; sta
tionary temperature.
The spectator., 1919-07-01
REDUCE RAvAGES OF
 CUCUMBER BEETLES
Many Farm Crops Are Attacked
 by Injurious Insect.
1t ls by Far Most Common and De- structive Cucurbit Pest Farmer and Gardener Have to Fight
 -Larva Is Small Worm.

(Prepared by the United States Depart.
 ment of Agrculture.)
 "Garden gumption" will do more to reduce the ravages of the striped cu- cumber beetle than open warfare methods. In other words, prevention is again more effective than cure.
 Cucumber, watermelon, squash, can taloupe, beans. peas and other crops are attacked by the cucumber beetle. It damages crops in all parts of the United States east of the Rocky Noun tains and is nearly always present in the gardens and on the farms O{ this area. It is by far the most com mon and most destructive cucurbit pest the farmer and gardener have to fight.
 This insect is destructive in two stages of it's 1ife-the' iarva or worm" stage and the beetle stage. The lGrya' is small threadlike white worm with dark-brown head and tail, which works underground and tunnels the roots and stems of the plants. It is by no means as destructive as the beetle.
 The beetle has a black and yellow striped back when its wings are fold- ed, black abdomen. and yellow neck and legs. It eats the leaves and stems of plants and later gnaws the rinds of the fruits and renders them un- marketable.
 The principal injury Is done by last years beetles that have wintered in the trash left in gardens and fields and in dense weeds along ditch banks and river bottoms. These beetles de- vour the tender stems and leaflets of plants not yet fairly started. The beetles are also carriers of some plant diseases. There is no specific remedy for the striped cucumber beetle. Spraying will destroy the beetles when they occur in moderate numbers, but is not effec- tive against large numbers. Since the larvae live In the roots and stems. principally underground. spraying will not get them. Hence preventive meas ures must be practiced.
The spectator., 1919-07-01

The cost of building now is higher than 1t was before the war. This is because the cost of producing the materials and of the labor that goes into the building is higher. But the percentage of increase in the cost of building is nowhere near that of oth- CT necessities. Prices of materials have been stabilized for the year there is the positive assurance that they will not be higher neither will they be lower. And every indication Is that they will go higher in 1920. Thus does the prospective home build CT have the assurance that it will cost no more to build now than a year or few years from now, while by building at once he will have the use of his home and will save just that much rent.
 Owning a home and living in 1t, however, has many advantages over renting When home is paid for 1t Is great asset in a financial way. The family that lives in their own home have many advantages in so- cial way. And there is the satisfac- tion of having a home planned as you
 want 1t and of the size you want: dec. orated to suit your taste-in fact, a home of your own.
The spectator., 1919-07-01
PRETTY HOME IF .BR|Ck AND STUCC0
Will Appeal Strongly to Automo-
 bile Owner.
DESIGN OF BUNGALOW TYPE
Exceptionally Attractive Home, With Garage of Same StyIe--lnterior Arrangement Will Challenge
 Attention of Housekeeper.

MT. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building. for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer. he 10, without doubt the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford. No. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago. H., and only enclose three-cent stamp for reply.
 Tn the era of home building that Is here there will be, more than ever. much individuality shown in the de- sign accepted, because those who are building homes now have the ad- vantage of many different styles of architecture and home designs that have proven best through use. The home builder usually builds but once, in lifetime and when he builds he erects the type of home that meets his needs, suits his ideas of exterior appearance and is arranged to his taste.
 Accompanying this article is shown Che exterior view and floor plan of an exceptionally attractive brick house, with garage of the same style of architecture. This house will appeal immediately to the automobile owner, while the interior arrangement will challenge the attention of every house. keeper.
 There are thousands of home build CTS to whom brick houses have an es- 1t.,l D-.. .I, .l >f building materials. having been used, sn some form or other. thousands of years before civilization began. This may be the reason for the preference. but there is no denying that brick homes are attractive and have very substantial air.
 The design shown herewith Is of the bungalow type of story and half house The exterior wall in the gables
The spectator., 1919-07-01

l3 by II feet, by coionnadS, which extends nearly across the side of the room, making them practically one large room. Back of the dining room is the kitchen, 13s by 10 feet, the side en- trance near the garage and the base ment stairway. On the other side are two bedrooms, Il feet 6 inches by 13 feet, with the bathroom between. A hall leading off the dining room con- meets the two bedrooms and bath. Out of this same hall are the stairs leading to the three rooms of the second floor.
 Upstairs are two large bedrooms and a sewing room. The bedroom to the right of the building is 10 feet inches by II feet, and the one to the left is 12 by II feet. The sewing room is in the rear gable, 13 feet by 9 feet. All three rooms and toilet open of q center hall.
 There are numerous little features of this house that will please the housekeeper. It will be noted that there is an abundance of closets-four downstairs and three upstairs. It also
The spectator., 1919-07-01
Fabric Resplendent in SpraWling Designs Which Almost Cover
 Surface.
SPANISH VOGUE GAINS HOLD
Wide and Bouffant Skirts With Rather Tight Bodices Are in Evidence Silken Gowns Are Be-
 ruffled.

After all Is said and done, for the perfect summer wardrobe no gown ever gives quite as much satisfaction as does the one of some soft and cling ing silk of quiet color which per. mits 1t to be worn on any and all oc- casions. For this reason, observes a prominent fashion correspondent, the lovely foulards never seem to lose their popularity and year after year find their faithful friends who exploit them with undying devotion.
 The newest weaves and designs in this sort of silk are resplendent in their huge sprawling effects which al- most entirely cover the silken suface of the blue. White is usually pre- ferred to all other tones though the sand and champagne shades are com ing good deal into favor especially for combination of foulard and geor- gette.
 One of the most satisfactory com bnationS, indeed. Is achieved when these two fabrics are placed together. Since the smock is so important this summer and the chemise blouse Is
The spectator., 1919-07-01

will be seen that built into the living and dining room and kitchen are many features that will make the work of caring for the home more easy. There is built-in buffet in the dining room. while the workable. shelves and pantry in the kitchen are so arranged as to save steps.
 In considering the erection of a home this year the prospective builder will closely study many home designs. What will suit one will not suit anoth- CT. But for the person who wants a rather large modern brick house of extraordinary architectural beauty this design will be suited
The spectator., 1919-07-01

equally as much in demand, some ex- cellent results are obtained by com hlnng geOrgette jacket with short French sleeves tipped with. foulard aud a belt of the silk slipped over a skirt of the foulard silk. To further enhance the beauty of the simple jacket or overblouse deep hem of the foulard may be placed along the bottom edge.
 One of the happiest results in sum- nor things Is the effect of smart sim pliCity for one wants to get away from the heavier and elaborate affairs of other seaSons-the sort of dress just described is enchanting because of It's extreme simplicity. It has been we'll developed in gray foulard with n round cherry colored figure scattered over the surface. the silk being used for the skirt and gray georgette ot the exact shade being employed for the soft loose blouse. A preference for very narrow belts Is noted md in this instance n merc ribbon string of cherry color Is cntwined about the waist With one or gray.
 The Spanish Vogue.
 lust who Is responsible for the Spanish vogue no one seems to know, but that there Is such vogue no one can deny. Even in the matter of skirts one finds again and again the vide and bouffant models with rather tight bodices which are so often ob- served ia Spanish paintings. The ef- feet is achieved often by the addition ce wide and very full rufiles placed along the bottom of the skirt which standing out give the desired effect of estra fullness.
 Black taffetas and henna-colored chiffon have been happily placed to- gether in dress of the Spanish type The taffeta Is embroidered in henna silk and used to form rather tight l r-tticoat, over which fall wide side draperies from under long pointed 'Nasque." Down the front of the pe,ticoat are placed henna silk tassels | which give. most unusual effect
 while the crossed pieces of the waist which end in the deep point in front | recall portraits of long ago.
 Henna chiffon is used to form the upper part of the waist, the sleeves oi which are longer than the Frenct | sleeves. but still are merely elbow length. It has been rather interesting l to note to just what extent the beba sleeves would be adopted for stree wear. and as yet one finds little dispo sition to leave o& the lowsr part q
The spectator., 1919-07-01
NEW. FOULARDS TO
 HOLD HIGH FAVOR

the sleeve when the dress is intended for more or less general service. The French frocks which came over earlier were frankly short as to sleeve and skirt, but later models arriving have added length to both.
 The fancy for ostrich trimming con- tinues at such a pace that an inn ported model of black taffetas is orna- mented down the sides of the skirt fronds held in place with rhinestone buckles. The tiny sleeves of chiffon are edged with the bright blue feather trimming placed almost like a fringe around the armhole and down the front of the bodice also. This Is intend ed to illustrate the novel way in which the feather trimming can be employed. for the result is certainly striking enough for only the most daring to adopt.
 The summer silken gown Is finding itself beruffled in a way We have not seen in many years. A particularly youthful model in ruffled skirt Is black taffeta with the same tight lit. tie narrow skirt women have been wearing for some time. Tiny frills of black net placed very close and from the top to the bottom of the skirt relieve the effect of skimpiness and make the whole very soft and light. We need not attempt to deny the fash ion of the black taffetas gown--every- thing that clever makers and design CTS can do to take away it's old and stiff look has been done--as is seen in this charming model. The bodice is not quite so befrilled as the skirt, but reprOduces the tiny net frllls in small clusters down the front in Q vestee
The spectator., 1919-07-01

shape The sleeves arc likewise fin. ished with the frills and wide fiow- ing sash of the net finishes the dress prettily.
 Of course, in the demand for dress of service for summer wear, such as shopping expedition into the city from ones country place may demand. the darker tones are given preference and the tricOlette, georgette lards. We see less of the yelled fOu- lards than last season displayed though they were such pleasing frocks with the big sprawling surfaces softly hidden under vOile or geOrgette that possibly there may be n revival later on.
 cha'lis Popular. Strange to sey. challis Is having a rage such as no other fabric. not even tricolette can boast. The soft wool en material Is esteemed for the util- ity dress as developed in the silks. The darker tones are likewise chosen in this. and collars. cuffs and sashes of crisp white Organdie added for morning wear.
 Challis were popular 25 years ago, but for some reason they have not been much used except for little girls dresses and dainty boudolr gowns. Now. however. ones possession of a challis frock stamps one as being we'll aware of fashions lntest whim. Hats and pnrasols made of the same materi. al as the dress are much seen. The challis hats, like the dresses, have organdie trimmings put on either in little fittings along the edge or that are tied In a wide bow in front The para. sols also repeat the orgnndie ruff flcs.
 There Is certain demureness and quaintness about this old-time material which suggests quiet country towns and restful rural life. for though peO- pie in large cities have for so long for. gotten challis. those who live in less hurried and crowded places seem al- ways to keep best" challls for "oc- casions." The shirt waist type of dress lends itself we'll to the soft wool. en fabric and embellished with the organdie makes the whole pleasing.
 There is no material which will an swer better for a hurried mornings motor trip into the city or informal wear in the country. for challis will not crush and rumble. and if one e lccts the colors carefully. one froch will go thrOugh . summer oatlakac ltosily.
The spectator., 1919-07-01
FEED ABUNDANCE OF GREENS
Yards it 10 Important They Have Ample Supply.

Where one has shady ynris or can give the hens range where they can seek shade and have mellow earth to wnllow In there need he no serious thought of green food. but where tho hens are confined in bare yards 1t ia quite important that they have an am pie supply. For feed very little scratch feed and large measure of greens will make morning feed. Dry mash can, be kept before them and this should contain a fair supply of meat and bone. Before going to roost the hens should have another and more liberal feeding of grain.
The spectator., 1919-07-01
London Is a-Jaxx.

Jazz halls are springing up like all over London.
 For popularity they rival the movies. Women who have an hour to spare while on shopping trip or between tea and dinner engagements, now pass the time pleasantly jazzing.
 A syndicate of American business men Is snapping up every available building.
 It is puzzling to know how decora- tors. electricians and bands are requi- sitioned so quickly. Buildings which n few days ago stood drearily empty and sadly out of repair, today are rose painted. pink shaded halls filled with laughing dancers.
 The jazz germ Is as rampant as was the "fiu" bug some months ago.
The spectator., 1919-07-01
GET RID OF CABBAGE WORMS
Good Plan Is to Spray With Arsenate of Lead, Four Pounds to Fifty
 Gallons of Water.

The illustration shows the common white cabbage butterfly, which nearly everybody calls a miller" (The sketch is larger than natural size.)
 The butterfly lays eggs which hatch out green cabbage-worms that are about an inch long. Where only a few cabbage plants are grown hand picking will get rid of the worms. Also. dusting the plants with pyre- thrum or hellebore is Il good remedy. Some growers dust with hydrated lime or dry road dust X good remedy
The spectator., 1919-07-01
HOW TO CARRY FOWLS RIGHT
Proper Way is to Hold Them Unds, Arm, With Head Toward Back,
 Hand Craspln0 leos.

Fowls should never be carried by the legs with the head hanging down. ward. for they are as likely to suffer from such treatment as a person k. Tho proper way Is to hold them un. der the arm, with the head toward your back. the hand grnsping their legs and m arm pressing the bird snugiy to your body. In this way the hen retains an upright position. and the wings are kept from Tapping and the bird is perfectly comfortable, no matter hoy far sAs may be carriea
The spectator., 1919-07-01

hours in d solution consisting of one ounce of fromaldehyde in two gallons of water. About six gallons of solution will cover bushel of potatoes. An other remedy is to soak the seed for one and one-half hours in solution of corrosive sublimatc, one ounce to five gallons of water. It should be borne in mind that both of these solutions are extremely poisonous,
 The spores of the potato scab are carried over winter in the soil, and no matter how clean the seed may be. if the disease is in the ground. the new crop will be infected. Avoid the use of lime and manure on potato ground, as both encourage the development of scab. Plant the potatoes on ground that has not grown potatoes in the past two years.
 Stirring Wet Soil Causes Rust.
 Beans. especially the bunch type or Special care should be taken to culti- vate the beans when the foliage is dry. as stirring the soil around them when they are wet with dew or rain will in- variably cause them to rust.
 Melons and cucumbers are often de- stroyed by leaf spot or leaf blight. This disease appears in the form of spots upon the leaves. and in the course of two or three days the entire foliage will have the appearance of having been burned with fire. Spray ing by Bordeaux mixture is the only practical remedy but should be used as n preventive measure and applied before the disease appears.
 Cucumbers and melons are also sub. ject to n wilt disease and the best method Is to avoid planting them on the same land year after year and to give clean cultivation, keeping the vines growing vigorously from the start. Tomatoes frequently suffer from wilt disease, but thls particular ailment Is limited to certain localities. and the best remedy Is to pull up and burn any infected vines.
 The secret M combating any of the diseases Is to keep the plants In a healthy condition, and where 1t is feared that the various leaf spot dis eases may appear, 1t Is a good plan to spray the plants early in their period of growth and thus protect them against the invasion of diseases.
The spectator., 1919-07-01

is covered with stucco, which adds to its appearance.
 The graceful lines of both the house and garage, the living porch projection of the house, with an entrance on either side; the brick porch pillars. and the window projections combine to make this house and garage of ex- traordinary exterior beauty. It Is the interior arrangement. however, that the feminine members cf the family will examine with interest.
 The house contains eight rooms, in cluding the living porch and bath. It it set on concrete foundations and has q cement basement under the whole structure, including the living porch.
 The dimensions of the house are 31 feet 10 inches by 39 feet 10 inches.
The spectator., 1919-07-01

with the living porch projecting 10 feet. The living porch is IS feet by 8 feet 6 inches, which is q good-sized room. The entrances on both sides lead into the living porch. which is connected with the living room by double glass doors. The entrance to the right on the automobile drive is Intended as convenience for motor ists, while the other entrance is at the end of sidewalk and Is for pcdes- triaus.
 The living room Is IS feet by 1s feet. On the interior end wall Is the fire Qlace, with bookcases on either side. Ak the other end is set of three wtn- n.ws. h . hay. Tho living room is noonected with large dinlnx roosu.
The spectator., 1919-07-01
FIGHT DISEASES
 IN HOME GARDEN
Problem of Control Is Not So Difficult as That of Con-
 batting Insects.
CLEAN METHODS ESSENTIAL
So-Called Potato Scab Which Appears on Surface of Tuber Gives Most TroubIe-Beans Often Suffer
 From Rust
l (Prepared by the United States Depart 1 ment of Agriculture.l

(Prepared by the United States Depart
 ment of Agriculture.)
 The problem of controlling diseases in the home garden is not so difficult as that of combating insects. In the first place, specialists of the United States department of agriculture point out, small home garden does not offer the opportunity for disease, in. lection and spread of diseases that is found in the large commercial garden.
 Clean methods are the main essen- tial in keeping the garden free from diseases of all kinds. All plants in diseased condition should be burned, and reasonable care should be taken that diseases are not brought in with early spring plants or in manure for fertilizing. A few diseases can be con- trolled by simple methods of spraying, but for the most part the garden crops can be matured without any serious loss from diseases.
 Trouble From Potato Scab.
 Among the diseases that give the greatest amount of trouble is the so- called potato scab, which appears as rough blotches or spots upon the sur face of the potatoes. Extreme care should be taken to get seed that has no scab upon 1t. If 1t is Impossible to get scab-free seed, the disease can be de- stroyed by soaking the seed for two
The spectator., 1919-07-01
Recorda hv the Ton.

Records of the selective service now in the hands o1kt1H adjutant general of the army at hlngton. if stacked end to end. VI nke line of fil- ing cases sev6~ U long. four feet high and IA inO1Bs wide. Twenty acres of floor space will be required to house the papers, officials say. and force of between 4000 and 5000 win De necessary to sert. lls and index
The spectator., 1919-07-01
LATE FEED CROPS ESSENTIAL
unless an Abundance b Grown Thls Year AnimAls Will es Expsnslve
 Next Winter.

Late feed crops will be needed on many farms to supply the animals next winter. Unless an abundance of feed crops are grown this year the animals will be very sxpensive and the food eupply my v shost.