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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
LINCOLN COUNTY BEAT
FAIRS ANNOUNCED

BRooKHAyEN. Miss. Sept. II. (spL)
Notices have been given to the farm
ers throughout the county TO begin to
save up the best Of their farm products
and arrange than for the purpose of
exhibiting them at the beat, county or
state fairs, which are to be held dur
Ing the coming month. IL the farmer
can win a prize at his beat fair, he can
improve on his exhibit at the county
fair, and will then be eligible for the
entry. az the Stake fair, which will be
held In jackson, OFT 20 to 25. Z
The following dates have been set for
the beat and county fairs to be held
throughout the, county;
Beat 2--Heuck's Retreat, Dot. /.
Beat S--Pleasant Fiji, Dot. q.
Beat 4--Gum Grove, Oct. 3,
Beat 6--Grange Hall, Oct. 4,
County fair, including all beats In the
county, will be held In Brookhayen on
OCT. 10, and any farmer In the county
who may desire to enter any products
as exhibits may do 40.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
MAY RAISE TAXES
Of RENT GLUHTONS
~----~~~---~
Plan Of Increasing Assess
= ments Is Suggested by
M W. Swayne.

Attempt to strike a blow at rental
profiteers in Memphis by having the
assessments on their property increased
In proportion to the inflated rental
value will be made bysthe Chamber OF
Commerce anti -profiteering committee,
announcement to this effect was made
tuesday afternoon by M w. Swayne,
following q meeting bf the committee,
when a similar plan carried out in st.
Louis was discussed.
I'VE have obtained the pledge of sup
port. of T. G. Scarborough, city tax as
SCISSOR, who will help us ascertain
whether the increase in valuation for
taxation purposes Of houses was adj
vanced in proportion to the increase In
rent
For instance, suppose we take a
was assessed at 5000 Ana was rented
for $50 q month. Under the present
rate OF rents this house would bring $50
and $50 AZ rent. We propose TO get
MIR. Scarbrough's cooperation In look
ing up on the assessment books whethA
err the value has increased as much.
If 1t has not, a representative OF the
committee will approach the owner Of
the house and give him the alternative
of having the assessment increased In
proportion, thereby Increasing his taxes,
or lowering his rent Z
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
SORGHUM MILL STARTS.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Sept. II. (Spl.)
The Fort Scott Sorghum syrup com
pany began the operation OF the plant
here Monday and 10 people are en-
ployed. Four hundred tons Of sorghum
cane win be crushed each day.
OF about sA25.oO0 and Is equipped with
new and modern machinery, The plant
includes three concrete storage tanks
for the syrup.
The plant win manufacture sorghum
syrup, blended sorghum, and will later
can fruits and sweet potatoes and
make peanut butter.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
WATER VALLEY CHURCH
LEADS IN BIG DRIVE

WATER VALLEY, Miss, Sept. II.
BY the Southern Baptists In the state
o. Mississippi, composed Of six districts,
this, the Third district, leads In the
completion of its organization. The
water Valley church, out Of the "a
churches In the Oxford association.
leads In baptistns and finances and Yal.
obusha county leads In the completion
Of its organization in this district. The
Woman's Missionary society OF Ike
Water Valley church IL the first TO make
itSgreport to the association.
When such men as the Raw. ]. r.
9, Hewlett, pastor Of the First Bap-
fist church., at this place, takes hold
OF 9 work there liz always good accom-
plishea by his untiring efforts,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
TO START PAPER.

RIPLEY, Miss, Sept. II. (Spl)-Ac-
cording TO reliable Information just re-
ceived here. H. r. Caldwell, formerly
editor and publisher Of the Union coun-
the printing plant OF the Union sun
at Ecru and has moved 1t tef New
Albany, where he will begin the publ
cation Of q new four-page. ~seven-col-
humn weekly paper. the Union Record.
Mr.. Caldwell will have associated with
connected with the sentinel at this
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
TEACHES IN ARKANSAS.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, Sept. IL,
(Spl Miss Sarah Lowrey, who re-
gently achieved special distinction as a
c~hautauqua attraction In an eleven
weekE tour OF the Middle West under
the auspices OF one OF the chief lyceum
bureaus OF the country, has gone 70 Ar
kadelphia, Ark, whore she win enter
the faculty of Ouachita college as a
teacher Of expression. Miss Lowrey,
who is the Youngest daughter OF Pr6siZ
dent w, T, Lowray, Of Blue Mountain
college, holds diplomas In expression
froInS both Blue Mountain college and
Columbia College OF Expression, Chi
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
SAILOR rs CANDIDATE.

YAZnO CITY. Miss, Sept. n, (Spl.)
ALREADY Lexington has produced a
soldier candidate for the office OF SER
next Mississippi legislature. The candi-
date Is Kirby Land Swinney. son OF G.
&. Swinney, who was elected In ti&&
years first primary, and he is az
present Il United States marine guard
on the superdreadnought Idaho. He <
poets. however. To soon receive his dis
ehaf$e
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
ARKANSAS SOLONS ARE
TO MEET SEPTEMBER q

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Sept 17.-Gov.
fBrough Monday issued the formal call
for 9 special session OF the legislature
TO convene Sept. 20. Means Of reducing
the. high cost Of living and remedial
highway legislation were the principal
subjects included In the call. This will
be the second special session in three
months, the first having been called
70 ratify the federal suffrage amend
ment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
LAND TRACT SOLD.

NEWBERN, Tenn, Sept. IL, (spI1-
What Y said 70 be the largest land
In many years occurred In the Trimbie
section, a few miles north OF NewbeSrn,
when Luther Pierce. a wellaknow1a
farmer and landowner OF that section.
sold several hundred acres OF fine land
g. Thompson BROTHERS, or Trimble, for
SIS, 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
BLACKLEC BREAKS OUT
AT BROOKHAVEN, MISS.

BRooKHAvEN. Miss. Sept II. tspl.)
Henry Lggett, county agent, gives
notice that numerous cases OF blac4leE
have been reported to him within this
past four days. The disease seems 10
70 prevalent among the young cattle
throughout the county, and many FARM
thereof.
The county agent advises that the
disease car be prevented by vaccina-
ton and that this Is the only way VI
prevent the spread ofythe disease. Work
OF v~accinating the young cattle will be
necessary at once, and the county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17

agent offers his services to all who
do not understand this work, and will
teach them how IL Is done so that each
farmer may be able to vaccinate his
own cattle.
As there is no cure after the animals
have taken the hlackleg, active CO.
operation OF the farmers OF the county
with the county agent Is Imperative In
order 70 prevent a spread Of the dis
ease at this time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
TO KEEP POOR HOME.

RIPLEY, Miss. Sept. II. (Spl)--At a
recent meeting Of the Tippah eotlntv
board OF supervisors a contract WAS let
to Frank Conner to keep the county
poor home for the next two years. Mr..
Corners bid Was the only bid received
by the board, 1, Nj. Medford, thu nres-
ent keeper OF the hoAhe, aid not want
the contract longer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
RIpLEY's FIRST BALE,

RIPLEY Miss. Sept. II. (Spl)--The
first bale Of cotton for Ripley. was
brought 70 this place today by u. L.
Carmichael, OF near here, and was sold
70 y. 3. Finger Mercantile company fof
1866 per pound. Crops are fine in this
section with tho exception OF cotton,
which has been slightly. damaged by
army worms IN some localities.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
MOVES TO HATTrEsBURG.

RIPLEY. Miss, Sept. II. (spl)-Thos.
Gurney, OF this place. has accepted d
position on the faculty OF the wornan,s
college at Hattieshurg. MIR. Gurnav
graduated from Mississippi college last
spring and though he ID young he is we'll
equipped and 10 4 ma OF fine ability
and splendid character.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
Mo.oultotRltA.

Just as soon as YOU feel the effect of
the Malarial Germs after being bitten
by Malaria Mosquitoes. II is advisable
2 4 x GROVES .TASTELEss chill
move the Impurities. Pleasant to take.
6uc per bottle. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-17
THIRD PRIMARY y I

YAzoo CITY, Miss, saptl IL, (Spl.Y
"a third primary to decide a tie be-
tween 7. ], Brown and b. c. Stewart.
candidates for supervisor In Beat B.,
Holmes county. has resulted in the cleo
tton Of Stewart by a majority Of six
votes. Both candidates received 1S5
votes In the second primary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-01-01

citation and author OF the Bankhead
bill apropriatihg $lO0,000,000 an
nually for the building OF good
roads throughout the country,
writes Secetary Rountree, to urge
that every effort be put forth to
make this the greatest good roads
convention in the history oi the
nation.
The Bankhead National Highway
Association will also meet in Miu-
eral Wells, Texas, April 1910. This
convention alone will bring several
thousand delegates from the thir-
teen states in the Union through
which the Bankhead National
Highway passes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-01-01


Sept. 5O-BuIgara surrenderS.
Oct. British take Damascus.
Oct. I-BeIgians reach OStend
ant Bruges; Lille taken; British in
Douai.
oct. l9-Belglan coast won
Oct. 2O-Frcnch reach the Dan
ube-Gcrmany asks President VIII
son Tor armlsucc.
Oct 2I-Czecho-Slovaks recog-
nlzed as nation and army JOINS al
lcs.
ocI Z2-ItaIy oeslnS counter o.
lcHsilc, dri'inS 'H' ->u''''a'' I'o'"
lle IFye'
HcI zo-Heoef"' NIenoy captures
AiCPPo,,
oct zo-Nu'lT" "'N' l"' ,cPSI'lc NC
Peace @cceP''"S al, oI J. 'e''uen' ,
,, ,,,o', ., sba,, ona,,,o,'n ,'a, 'l"o '
''S ~ So go ftal;.I 2'.I;. 51;' Nrstr;o,.
~; n:,,a I;,,,,'' ,;"o VI '''N '-' - -
0uS va 90 -, T,m,.N,. r ,.,'N s,,rro,lors ,;o,.
orro;.i;re ''')' .
Nov 2-Amoricans rout German,
IN fine Arqonnc
Nov 3-Austria snrrenders. SIGN,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-01-01
GOOD ROAD MEET
At MINERAL WELLS
IN EARLY SPRING

The seventh annual convention
OF the United States Good Roads
Association will meet in Mineral
Wells, Texas, April 1870, 1919 Al
ready active preparations and ar
rangements OF the program has
commenced. One of the interesting
features OF this great meeting will
be a wonderful display OF road ma
chinery, road materials, trucks,
tractors. and automobiles. Dele
gates will be in attendance from
over forty states in the Union, The
people OF Texas are enthusiastic in
regard to this convention. Already
six governors have notified Secre-
tary ]. A. Rountree of their accept
ance and they will head large dele
cations from their states They are
as follows:
Gov Thomas T. Kilby, Alabama;
Gov. c. II. Brough Arkansas; GOV.
Westmorcland Davis, Virginia;
Gov. r. Il. Beckett, North Caro-
lima; Gov. X. /, Naming, South
Carolina; and Gov. Earnest Boyles
Nevada. Several other governor,
have the invitation under advise.
ment and will notify Secretary
Rountree of their acceptance at
later date.
United States Senator John II
Bankhead, who i, president OF tn,
United States Good Road, AsNo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-01-01

the ex-emperor has all the honors
shown him which he formerly
claimed. This, teh correspondent
reports, is especially evident at
meals which are taken with the
counts family and to which the ar
istocrats of the neighborhood are
sometimes invited. The former
ruler is always regarded and treat
ed as the chief figure on these oc-
caSionS.
The former emperor is suffering
from nervousness, it is also pointed
out, which does not intercourse
with him easy. / he could get a
house of his own, the correspondent
thinks, many persons would con-
slider it a happy circumstance.
The correspondent also says that
it is believed in the neighborhood
that the Castle De Monte may
eventually be rented to Herr Hob
enzollern,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-01-01
WILLUMWOULD FEEL
BETTER IF HE HAD
A HOUSE TO HIMSELF

Amsterdam Dec 29.--lt is an
open secret that Count Won Bent
nick, at whose castle in Ameringen
former Emperor William is stop
ping. would not be displeased with
the departure OF his guests. accord
ing to the Wagcnngren cores
pondent OF the Nieus Van Den
Dag
Even in the house OF his host
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-01-01
ELEVEN

OF the reporting members raise
pure-bfed pigs. The juvenile wis
dom displayed is supported by rec
ords showing that more than 1900
pigs made an average daily gain OF
LA pounds in weight, which is con-
siderably above results obtained on
most farms. Pig clubs, now estab-
lished in 2S states, are believed to
have such beneficial effect on the
swine industry OF the country that
the Department OF Agriculture has
assigned 40 specialists to foster
their further development.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-01-01
China Wants Kiao Chow Back

New York, Dec. 31.-China will
ask OF the peace conference the re-
turn of Kiao Chow, the former
German controlled province captur-
ed by Japan early in the war, and
readjustment of international trade
relations to place China on an equal
plane with other nations, Lu Cheng-
Chang, Chinese minister OF foreign
affairs and head of his country's
peace commission, declared on his
arrival here today on the way to
Paris.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-01-01
Pure-Bred Pigs "Preferrsd Stock"

More than 10000 boys and girls
in the United States are enrolled
in pig clubs organized and conduct
ed by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture, and the state
agricultural colleges, and | per cent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-01-01
| fFincipal EOcnts of World War
Chronolog arranged

gained. German attacks on Dec. IS, |
partly successful.
Nov. %. First plenary session OF
the InteralIied Conference in Paris.
Sixteen nations represented. Col. T..
NJ. House, chairman OF American
delegation.
Dec. 5. President Wilson, in mes
sage to congress, advises war on
Austria,
Dec. 6. L. S. Destroyer Jacob
Jones sunk by submarine, with loss
OF over 90 American men,
Dec. 6. Explosion OF munitions
vessel wrecks Halifax.
Dec. 90. Armed revolt oyerthrows
pro-ally administration in Portugal.
Dec. !. United States declares war
on Austria-Hungary
Dec 9. Jerusalem captured by
British forces advancing from
Egypt
Dec. 10. Generals Kalediues and
Korniloy declared by the Bolshcvik
government to be leading Cossack
revolt.
Dec. IS. Armistice signed be-
tween Germany and the bolsheyiki
! government at Brcst-Litoysk.
, Dec. p. Peace negotiations open
ed at Brest-Litoysk between bolshe-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-01-01

N-'f4A tiilAiNA u llOl4A IhaN ~
vessels sailing through the war
zone.
March 17-l9. Retirement OF Ger
mans to "IIindenburg line" Evac-
udt.on OF French territory on front
of,IO0 miles, from Arras to scissors.
March D. United States form
ally recognizes the new government
OF Russia set up as a result OF the
revelation.
March %. The United States re
fused the proposal OF Germany to
interpret and supplement the Prus-
sian treaty Of 1919.
March q. Minister Brand Whit
lock and American Relief Commis-
SION withdrawn from Belgium.
april 2 President Wilson asks
congress to declare the existence OF
aastate of war with Germany.
sApril 8, United States declares
war on Germany.
April 6. Nustria-IIungary sewers
diplomatic relations with fhc I-n;tcd
Sfatc,
"ho~a q ,r =, ..,
co.sr. r,' pa.,l N,"L uh hIlush sue. sue
P;lao H.. ,i '''',,' G1., ~ a. ''''"' 'N'"ly
'',"o-i ,,' -'pl' ~
4 pIiI TO- NAV o. trench successes
~ ,''..'g o, l'e Aiane between Hols-
soi'' ana Rheims.
Apri, %. Turkey sewers relations
Mal United States.
May 4 American destroycrs be-
@'a cooperation with British nan
! L.nwar zone. '' ''' y
I Nav Is Sent K GRAFT r,.r;,, {
fcu,i.e on I,onzo 'front.' IC,r'o 'r','i. p,ot o-
,c%uJ. CaDturc of Cnr;1;, A. I,,a '' O. O.
lIoa.o Santo taken ''V,'l'"; %ra 3 NuS 3I5o,, "
att Gabrielle Sent 49, '''''''
MAY IS. General Petal, s,,ccood.
GeHcral NiyelIe n, commando r.
chiai Of the French armies %
4Jav Il. Russian nroI'i'ioo,, W 'I'''I, o.o,.
c1tmcnt reconstructed Ecrensl.,. !,
ioGncrly minister of m.ticc me-
conc, minister ot war lIirylo, 80
.gus.
Stay Is. President Wilson sion.
,clcc,.vc service act
llne ;. American mission to Prs
sil lands 1t Elad;vo.t,l. ,"p,1tA AT;-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-12-06
Drastic Restrictions on Coal.

Washington. - Wartime restrictions
on the nations use of coal. more Strin-
rt.; even than those applied during
ne war. were ordered in effect this
week 10 slave off a fuel famine Moved
by reports OF diminishing coal stocks
aud growing danger of distress in nu-
merOus sections. the government
sought no compromise with striking
Zine workers whose walkout forced
he emergency. but aswed for national
determination to endure privati0n and
DISCOMFORT until coal ming was re
Sumed on its terms.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-12-06
SUBSTITUTE FOR ROYAL ARMS
Placing Of Cap and Bells on English
Paper Was the Origin of the
Word "Foolscap."

Several explanations have been Civ
en- of the meaning of the word fools
cap" as applied TO a certain c4 ss of
paper. One of the explanations Us that
. & n n.
/ revenue short. he granted certain priv
/ ileges. amounting 70 .monopolieS. and
among these was the manufacture of
paper, the exclusive right Ia which
was sold 10 certain parties. who grew
rich and enriched the government al
the expense of those who were Obliged
10 use the paper. AZ this time Ill
English paper bore in watermarkS
The royal arms. The parliament under
Cromwell made Il Jest of this law. and
among other mdiCnitieS Ia the mem
DRY of Charles il was ordered that
The royal arms be removed from the
paper and the fools cap and bells he
substituted. These were in their turn
removed when the Rump parliament
was dismissed. hut paper FIR the size
Of the parlament'S journal still hears
the name of 'foolScap."
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-12-06
Clerks Read Message.

For the second time only since the
president established the practice OF
addressing congress in person his mes
sage was read today by the clerks.
To the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives:
u sincernl" regret that can not he
present al the opening of this session
Of the congress ! am thus prevented
from presenting in as direct way as
could wish the many questions that
are pressing for solution at this time
Happily. have had the advantage Of
the advice of the heads Of several
executive departments who have kept
in close touch with affairs in their
detail. and whose thoughtful recon
mendations | earnestly second.
In the matter of the railroads. and
the reimbursement of their affairs grow
mig out of federal control | shall take
the liberty of a later date of address
ing You
Il hope that congress will bring to
a conclusion. at this session. legisla-
ton looking to the establishment Of
a budget system. That there should
be one single authority responsible for
the making of all appropriations, and
that appropriations should be made
not independently of each other, but
with reference to one single cOmpre-
hensive plan of expenditure proper
ly related to the nations income there
can be no doubt ! believe the bur
den of preparing the budget must. in
the nature of the case, if the work is
! to be properly done and responsibility
concentrated instead of divided. rest
upon the executive. The budget SC
prepared should be submitted to and
approved or amended by single com
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-12-06
CARRIES WEALTH IN MOUTH
Bowhead Whale Worth Much Money
if Only That Part of Its Anat-
omy Were disable.
A full-grOwn bowhead whale is
60 -

"A Iuli-STONn DpNIlcdu WItdie -
rwcffs sfs.eSso mfeftsy
bone il Carries in its mouth. This is
the species that furnishes the bulk of
the commercial supply Of whalehOne.
which is now worth $3.50 pound. II
is n dCniZcn of the arctic seas.
The howhcad. like other whalehone
whales has no teeth. Instead, its Jdws
are furnished with u series of long.
taprring slabs nf - horny substance
fringed with hair. OF these slabs,
which are the whalehon" of commerce.
Their" are a many as Gn0.
The biggest Of them are 10 tn y
feet Tong and they are inserted In the
gum "f The upper jaw. from which
they hang They serve as q sieve 70
strain ont the whales food. Swim
ming along. it takes - huge mouthful
Of SQuidS and other pelagic small fry.
Then the huge trap i closed and, the
slabs entering and fitting into grooves
in the lower jaw, the water is ex-
PEELED.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-12-06
Opening Of CONGRESS.

Washington.-M Most Of the features
usually attending the opening were
lacking Monday al the converting of
the second session OF the siXty-siXth
congress. After perfunctory sessions.
at Which the annual appropriation est
mates aggregating $f.S65 903, 600 We're
presented, both senate and house ad-
jOurncd for the day.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-12-06

Ugh! Calomel makes you sick. rs
horrible, Take a dose of the danger
Gus drug tonight and tomorrow you
lose day.
Calomcl is mercury, When it comes
into contact with sour bile it crashes
into IT, breaking il up. Then is when
yhu feel that awful nausea and cramp-
torpid ANA bowels c"n~tipatcd or YOU
have headache, dizziness. coated
tongue, if breath is bad or stomach
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-12-06
Favorable Indications.

Dinner was all ready and her sister
had not vet arrived. Her little one
WAS al the window eagerly watching
"IS there no sign of your aunt" yet
dear?" she inquired.
No. mamma. hut | fink she'll he
here soon now. cause the women com
ing along the street look more ana
more like her every minute. Boston
Transcript.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-12-06

MoctrZuma. MeXico-F0lonel Fred
rico Elias. military commanded OF this
district. reported Friday that during
A raid by Yaqui Indians on Chinese
ranches south Of MOctezuma the Va
ouis killed and heheaded six Orientials
after stealing everything OF value and
driving off all the live stock in the
vicinity.