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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-28
E. G. NJ. Sale of Linens

18x18-inch Mercerized Napkins, in a good Sc
lection Of desirable patterns; hemmed
ready for use; special sale price, doz. SLAB
Heavy and absorbent crash Dish Toweling,
SOC to 35c grade; sale price, yard...... 19c
Table Damask remnants at specially reduced
prices, in lengths of 2 to 312 yards, at from,
each .S1.oO 10 o4c
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-28

In This E. O. M. Sale You May
Satisfy Your Desire for
FASHIONABLE CAPES
At a price as economical as the garments are popu-
lar. Sharp reductions are evident in this sale of
fashionable summer wraps, made of finest mems
wear serges and velours; many attractive styles,
showing effective button and braid trimming. Of
fering two magnificent groups at about one-third less
than their actual value.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-28
E.. @. NJ. Sale of Boys Clothing

Small Boys Straw Hats, 95c-Black, green
and brown.
Boys Percale Blouses, 47c-Fancy stripes,
full cut and well tailored throughout.
Small Boys Wash Suits, 95c-Little Junior
Norfolk style, in fancy stripe percale.
A pickup for large boys-Boys' Suits, sizes
Is, 16, II, IS years; special at ...... 1886
New Norfolk styles in brown and gray
mixtures.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-28
E. @. NJ. Sale of Blouses
$500 Values for $3.50

One lot of Georgette Crepe, Crepe de
Chine and Stripe Tub Silk Blouses
that are slightly soiled from handling.
These blouses are in tailored and
dressy models, tucked, embroidered
and lace trimmed models.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-28
E.. @. M. Sale of Millinery
White Panamas, $1.95
$500 values. There are 100 of them
ready to wear, at $l.95.
E. O. Nj. Sale of
Children's Hats and Coats

Children's Hats of unsurpassed quality, distinctive
styles, handmade; splendid collection of fine braids,
artistically designed. Reduced for quick selling
$3.50 value for. ........... $3.50
$1,000 value for. .,........... $6.75
s $50 value for. ......,.... .$5.75
s sos value for. ............. $4.75
The seasons latest designs in Coats for Children, age
2 years to 6 years; no greater or more varied show
ing Of high-class merchandise. Fabrics; Satin, silk,
velour cloth, shepherd check.
$500 value for. ........,.$ 1875
$22.50 value for. .......... ,$16.75
$3.50 value for. .$1375
$3.50 value for. $3.50
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-28

"GARRITY'S PERMANENT WAVING
FLUID" keeps your hair in wave or curl for
days, Csc per bottle. Good for the hair.
"GARRITY'S SILK HAIR WAIVER will
not break your hair. For sale on the first
floor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-28
E. @. M. Sale of
WOmen's Shoes at $1.S5

Only one hundred and fifty pairs of
odd sizes in broken lines of high-gradc
pumps and oxfords. If you are lucky
and find a pair to fit YOU it will be
rare good fortune indeed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-28
E. @. Nj. Sale of Wool Goods
$1.O0 Storm Serges, SOC Yard

Half-wool Storm Serges, SO inches wide; colors, bur
gundy, green, light and dark tan, gray, brown, ma
hogany and black; much less than today's cost.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-28

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-28

E. O. NJ. Sale of NeckWear,
PIeatings, Handbags and Laces
Women's Neckwear, 10c
Odd lots, some slightly mussed, consisting Of
organdy, Georgettc, etc.; marked regular
up to soc; to clear out, each ......... 10c
Georgette PIeatings, assorted widths, all col
ors and combinations; sold regularly to
1925 a yard; to clear out, a yard ,... 800
Pocketbooks, SOC Each
Hand Bags and Envelope Shape Pocket
books; regular prices were Toe and CSC
each; to close out, each. ........,.,. 800
Evening star., 1919-08-24


MAXWELL for sale. Apply
to 822 18th st. NV.
DODGE-Late 1917: looks and runs Ike new.
4229 New Hampshire ave. NV. Col. 1826-W.
CADILLAC, 1913; hrst-class condition; $3.50.
Call 1886 Newton st. NV. Phone Col. 392S.
RUICK light six, D-45 model; 1917; new
tires; 81 900. Owner. 235 Pa. ave. s.e., to
evenings.
DODGE roadster. Maxwell roadster, Overland
roadster; left by owners to be sold. Call
Franklin 3103. 141S e st. NV.
OAKLAND speedster. 1917; in perfect condi-
tion; $570; will accept Ford small car as
part payment. 1407 18th st. NV.
OVERLAND roadster. 1917; mechanically per-
feet; good appearance; Eve new tires; extra
tubes: chain; new exide battery; this car must
be seen TO he appreciated; best OFFER around
$3.50. Phone Franklin 795.
FORD touring. 1919; $500; also Ford touring
body, 500. Mr.. Dutton. 40 H st. NV.
Evening star., 1919-08-24

CHALMERS 1917, roadster !;
frst-class condition; five good
tires; new top; owner leaving
town; will sell cheap. Can be
seen at Sterrett & Fleming, Inc,
North $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

DOR the benefit Of our readerswe take pleasure publishing
the Brooks offer to all who rupured from wearing
painful makeshft trusses that do not cure. -.
keeps Or
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

oAto' 5SAAeA03 LIN O0ISOAAAN VI AAO1N@
than 30years' experience, and the results accom-
pEsRed by its use are little short Of miraculous.
Many hundreds Of physicians and surgeons
recommend the Brooks Appliance and condemn
makeshft trusses as more harmful and dangerous
than any other method Of retaining and treating
rupture. Thousands of people have written Us
testifying to the amazing results they have Sc
cured from thus great. invention. Many Of these
people live right in your vicinity and we will be
glad to send you copies Of their thankful letters
i you will ask for them when you write.
Men, Women and Children Find
the Brooks Appliance !.
Equally Effective
No matter ifyour rupture is Old and severe or
only recently developed, no matter if you are
young or old, you should not fail to profit by this
No-Risk TrjoI Offer.
No other rupture support, truss, lock, device,
pad or plaster is offered to the public under 50
broad guarantee Of satisfaction.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
Over $4,000 People Have Ac-
cepted This Offer. Why
Not You?

Doesn't that prove that the Brooks Appliance
is not an experiment but a positive success that
itdoes all we claim for it9 Among these 685, 900
men, women and children there must be
hundreds whoSe condition, waS
identical 0ith yours.
Can you afford not to investigate and satisfy
yourself when it costs you nothing to prove what
the Brooks Appliance will do for ou2
This wOnderfulde1ice is a triumph Of scientific
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

~ up Cl4e IupCuue
If for any reason whatever you do not
wish to keep the Brooks Appliance after
you try it, send it back. You don't have
to give any reason You are to be the sole
Judge. There will be no argument, no dis
pute or misunderstanding.
= Ten Reasons Why You Should Ac-
cept This Offer
4. It's absolutely the only Appliance
embodyng the principles that inventors
have sought after for years.
2. The Appliance for retaining the
rupture cannot be thrown out Of position.
3. Being an air cushion Of soft rub
beritcings closely to the body, yetneve
bisters or causes irritation. ~
T. Unlike ordinary so-caTed pads, it
is not cumbersome or ungainly,
5. Ii is small, soft and pEable, and
positively cannot be detected through the
clothing.
s. The SOFT pEabls bands do not give the UNI
pleasant sensation Of wearing aharness.
7. Nothing to get FOul,it can be washedwith-
out anyinlury.
8AThere are no metal springs IN the AppG-
ance to torture one by cutting and bruisfing the
flesh.
9. All materials are the very best that money
can buy, making it durable and safe Appliance
towear.
10. Our reputation is SO thoroughly estab- \
Eshed and our prices SO reasonable, our terms so
fair, that you should not hesitate to send the free
coupon today.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26
The Brooks Appliance Co.
785 State ST., Marshall, Mich.

Without cost Or obligation on my part please
send me BY malin plain wrapper your illustrated
book and full information about your Appliance
for rupture, and your Trial Offer.
Name $500. t....1.....'.. .....1.,..........'..
Address ..a..f observation-disclosures.
City .....,............ State $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-26

No man or woman ever can look and
feel his or her best while suffering the tor
ment, pain and discomfort Of rupture.
Every day that you suffer from rupture
every hour Of truss torture that you en-
dure after you read this page IS
your OaUn fault.
For many years we have been telling
YOU that no makeshft truss will ever help
you. We have told you about the harm
il-Gtdng trusses are doing. We have told
you that the only truly comfortable, SAM
tary and scientific device for holding rup-
hre is the Brooks Rupture Appliance. y
Now we offer oprove it to you, entire
" at our risk. We will send you Brooks
Rupture Appliance on trlGJ. Eyou
really want to be nd Of your rupture fill
out the coupon below and mail it today.
Instead Of wearing steel spring or In
flexible harness, Try the Uelvet-soft
Brooks Appliance.
Instead Of the old hard or stuffed pad, use the
soft rubber automatic air-c@shiom
ofaBrooks Appliance.
The Brooks Appliance cHngs TO you>Mthout
force and you are hardly conscious Of its pres
ence. But above all else, it HOLDS always.
Within an hour after you receive the Brooks
Appliance, if you take. advantage Of this remark
able trial offer, you wall throw away your truss for
ever.
Over 685,OOO People Have Ac-
cepted This Offer. Why
Not You?
Doesn't that prove that the Brooks Appliance
is not an experiment but positive success-that
it does all we claim for it? Among these 685, 900
men, women and children there must be
b9I91drO1c qDboeO co9o difi0N 1Dnc
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
DUEL INDEFINITELY PUT OFF
How Wisconsin Congressman Turned
Challenge to Deadly Combat
Into Matter of RidicuIe.

The story of the POtter-PryOr dueL,
the famous challenge of Civil war
times whereby Wisconsin congress-
man by ridicule put dueling I'm Hsre-'
pute, recalled by the DEATH Of one Of
the participants, is told in Interesting
style in the June number of the Wis
consin Magazine of History, quarterly
publication of the State Historical sO~
ciety.
Roger A. Pryor, the Virginia cOIs~
gresham who figured in the episode,
died a few months ago in New York
city. 1t was he upvn whom John Fox
Potter of East Troy, Walworth county,
then representative of the First con.
gressional district of Wisconsin, dur
ing April, 1860, brought nationwide
ridicule in answer to a challenge to n
duel. Congressman Potter offered to-
fight with bowie knives at distance
of four feet, but Pryor refused because
they were $50 demnition vulgar"
Most of Mr.. POtter's bowie knives,
including the one he purchased for
the duel and others sent to him after
the affair, are now on exhibit In the
State Historical museum, Madison.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
Birds Have Riaht of Way.

Fowl have the right of way in air
warns the director of military aero
nautics. This is justice indeed, since
birds flew first.
But this is not all. Recently many
towns along the Atlantic coast have
been visited with dead bird showers.
Aviators flying by town would see a
flock of wild fowl coming their way
They would set their machine guns
and let the bullets fly.
Presently a prominent citizen walk.
ing below would be hit with a large
bloody bird. He complained to the
department of agriculture. Then the
federal migratory bird law between
the United States and Great Britain
was referred to, and it was found that
shooting birds from airplanes is un-
lawful.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
One Drawback.

Washington is colored man and he
follows the profession of cleaning uI
back yards. Also he was the first man
to think of wrapping a horses fore.
legs with fly paper, keeping the flies
off their legs and catching Mr.. Fly at
the same time.
One of the women he was working
for said to him: washington, your fly
paper is success. l see that by the
great number of flies there are on the
paper
"Yes! Yes!' said Washington, "but
once in a while that horse gets his
legs too close together and they stick
and / has to pull 'em apart for him."
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
AS YOUNG AS
: YOUR KIDNEYS

The secret Of youth is ELIMINA-
TION OF POISONS from your body.
This done, you can live to be hundred
and enjoy the good things of life with
as much "pep" as you did when in the
springtime Of youth. Keep your body
in good condition, that's the secret.
Watch the kidneys. They filter and
purify the blood, all of which blood
passes through them once every three
minutes. Keep them clean and in
proper working condition and you have
nothing to fear. Drive the poisonous
wastes and deadly uric acid accumula
tions from your system. Take GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules and yoa
will always be in good condition. You
will feel strong and vigorous. with
steady nerves and elastic muscles
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules
are imported direct from the labora-
tories at HARLEM, Holland.
They are reliable remedy which
has been used by the sturdy Dutch for
over 200 years. and has helped them
to develop into one of the strongest
and hearthiest races of the world. Get
them from your druggist. Do not take
q substitute. In sealed packages
three sizes.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
Mammoth Cave Has Rival.

Workers in a mine at Matehuala
near San Luis Potosi, Mexico, have
discovered a cave which is said to be
one of the largest in the republic.
1t is more than 300 feet below the
level of the mine and is Is feet in
width.
Its length has never been estima ed
but exploring parties expect to survey
it carefully in the near future. One OF
the most fantastic of it's many gro
tesQue adornments is sulphurOus
fountain which pours out continuously
stream of blue water.
1t promises to rival in magnificence
Kentuckys famous Mammoth cave,
when fully explored.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

In the good old summer time when
fruits of all kinds are getting ripe
and tempting, when cucumbers, rad
ishes and vegetables fresh from the
garden are too good to resist, when the
festive picnic prevails and everybody
overeats and your stomach goes back
on you, then is the time Or August
Flower" the sovereign remedy for
tired, overworked and disordered stom-
achs, a panacea for indigestion, fer
mentation of food, sour stomach, sick
headache and constipation. 1t gently
stimulates the liver, cleanses the in
testines and alimentary canal. making
life worth living. Sold everywhere. Adv
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
No Way to Beat the Game.

There is no way to dodge the high
cost of living.
Once we thought there was. 1t was
a fine plan and we determined to try
it out. Meat was too expensive. Sc
we would quit eating meat.
Therefore we ordered cabbage and
asparagus and spinach and beets. I'm.
mediately the price of vegetables went
up.
We found you couldn't fool the food
man. He has a sure system. The
price is high on whatever you want to
buy. You can switch from one dish
to another as often as 4ou choose, but
the little old price tag will beat you
to it.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause it's mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. 1t is a gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medi-
um and large.
However, if you wish to test this great
preparation send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample
bottle. When writing be sure and men.
ton this paper.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
Parchmented Leather Valuable.

Parchmented leather has greater
strength while lacking the elasticity
of tanned leather, and the betting of
to combine these special qualities. The
hide being impressed deeply with a
trellisWork pattern, the compressed
portions are unaffected by tanning
agents, while the interior of the
meshes is tanned in the usual way.
The product has the required elasticity
and is claimed to be so strong that
belts may be much narrower than the
ordinary.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
Japan to Start Colony in Peru.

A Japanese syndicate has bought
100000 acres of land near HuanucO,
Peru, on the Amazon watershed, ac-
cording to a report. Three hundred
thousand more acres are in negOtia-
ton. The land is suitable for raising
sugar, cotton, coffee, cocoa and similar
products.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
cuticura soothes Baby flashes.

That itch and burn with hot baths
Of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings Of Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better, purer, sweeter, espe-
cially if little of the fragrant Cuti-
cura Talcum is busted on at the fin
ish. 25c each everywhere.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
Went Too Far.

"The aged caretaker of a certain
castle in England was Frustrated the
other day."
How did that happen"
"a facetious visitor just for a joke,
asked to be shown a room once Occu-
pied by the kaiser."- r."-Birmingham Age
Herald
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
BELCHlNG
Caused by
Acid d-Stor1lach

Let EATONIC. the wonderful modern
stomach remedy, give you quick RELIEF
from disgusting belching, food-repeatingr
indigestion, bloated, gassy stomach, dySpepS
sia, heartburn and other stomach miserleSS
They are all caused by Acid-StOmach from
which about nine people out OF ten euner
in one way anothe4. One writes as fol"
lows: Before used EATONIC, l could NOT
eat bite without elchlng it right up, sour
and bitter. have not had a bit Of trouble
since the first abet"
Millions victims of Acid-Stonach
without knowing it. They weak ana
ailing, have poor digestion, bodies improp-
erly nourished although they may eat heart
lily. Grav, disorders likely to follow tG
an acid stomach is neglected CirrhCsts OF
the liver, intestinal congestion, gaStritisS
catarrL of the stomach-these are only
few of the many ailments often caused by
Acid-StOmach.
A sufferer from Catarrh of the stomacn
of IL years standing writes: IT had catarrh
of the stomach fo~ IL long years and never
found anything to do me any good-ouet
temporary relief--unt!l used EATON1C. IL
is wonderful remedy and do not want TO
be without it,"
If you are not feeling quite right-lack
energy and enthusiasm and don't know 1usE
where to locate the trouble-try EATONlO
and see how much better you will feel ~
every way.
At all drug stores-a big box for soc ana
your money back II you are not satisied.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
Keep Electric Fan Busy.

An electric fan properly placed in an
open doorway or window will quickly
BE away the flies and mosquitoes
and doubtless scatter the mischief
making microbe.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
Couldn't See 1t.

Fortune Teller (reading cards)-"You
have money coming to you, but no sick
ness whatever" Client-"That's singu-
lar! I'm the new doctor across the
y."--Boston Transcript.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
These Irritating Husbands.

"You must bu! me some new clothes.
Other women can't tell me from my
cook"
"Now, why do you say that, my
dear? Has any lady tried to hire you
away ?''-LOuisville Courier-Journal.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
Slam at the Gentle Sex.

eff dar was any sho'-'nuff beautiful
mermaids," said Uncle Eben, "a lot O.
human ladies would git jealous an
drown deirsefs tryin' to initiate 'em."
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
EiftY-EiftY.

First Yegg-Money is plentiful.
:, Second Yegg-So is cops; SO what's
De use?
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30

eight hairs on his head looks at q
bald-headed man.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
True.

"Pa, what is the most difficult kind
OF hunting there is?"
"HOuse-hunting, my boy"
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30

Luck" is merely a sugar-cOated
name for mental laZiness.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
You Know Who He Meant.

Bachelor (chirpily)-"Well, old man,
how's everything?" Benedict GLOOM
lly)-"Oh, she's all right"
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30

Busy men nearly always are happy
men.
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30
gnonor+anf to NNo+hera

UBBVkSVu gG1BIG w WuVVbUOT0
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that it
The Benson signal., 1919-08-30

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-31
GRAND OPERA ON PROGRAM
FOR VIRGINIA STATE FAIR
Many Entertainment Features Are Ar
ranged for Annual Event Stnrt-
Ing October q.

AlonS wi:h the regular" Virginia
state Fair features. MaHaScr W. c.
saunders has several new features this
year With which TO entertain tho
crowds after the gates swing open on
The morning Of October Is AZ the state
.'uir Grounds in Richmond
Grand opera heads the list or enter
rainHent features Grand opera AT 4
state Fair has never before been at
tempted in Virginia. according TO Mr.
Saunders. singers from The Metropolis
tan Grand opra. New York city. and
the Chicago Grand Opera Company
Chicago with y. LihcratIs band Will
give several concerts each day and Il
different opera VIII be given each night
OF Fair week.
With reduced rates on all the rail-
roads fair officials expect record
over the state.
Exhibitors are falling IN line earlier
than usual this year. Mr.. Saunders
stated yesterday, calling attention to
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-31
Labor One of the Biggest Items in
Building Home Reduce 1t 3O% to 4O%


] and the System
the cost materials
mo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-31
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEMS
RESOURCES S5,435,837,OOO
Hills Discounted Secured by 4. =. Gov
crnmcnt War obligations
81 COZ. ngE, OUU.

WASNINC;TON, August Gothic Fed
eral Reserve Board reports the con-
Git!oH of the systems bank at the
close OF business August % as fol-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-31
BROOKE SMITH is FREED
Court Holds Evidence Insufficient I,
support Charges Against Young
Salesman.

Brooke Smith. twcnty-one years old.
salesman, was dismissed in Police
Court yesterday on the charge of
speeding and operating an automobile
while being under the influence Of in
toNicants. In the opinion of Justice
Crutchheld the evidence did not war.
rant conviction. The arrest and trial
of Smith grew out of the automobile
collision that occurred one night last
week causing injuries 10 Mrs. Daniel
WhitlcCk and Mrs. II. :. Binswanger,
who we're in another automobile.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-31

for tho soldiers. sailors and marines
coming from the various camps and
shins nenr-by. furnishing them sleep
ing accommodations baths. swimming
pool. correspondence facilities and en-
tcrtainment To this end considerable
number OF beds. with full equipment.
will be retained by the association to
400 equipments originally purchased for
this purpose during the days OF tho
$4,000 invested in this equipment for
the special use OF the men in service.