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The courier-index., 1919-01-24
Sing Your Troubles

Included among the passengers on
board ship crossing the Atlantic re-
Gently was a man who suffered One
day he went up to the captain of the
ship to speak to him
"S-s-s-s-s,' suffered the man.
"Oho, can't be bothered said
the captain. angrily; "go to somebody
else"
The man tried to speak to every
body on board the ship. but none
could wait to hear what he had to
say. At last he came to the captain
again.
Look here said the captain. II
can tell you what to do when you
want to say anything; you should
sing it,
Then suddenly. in a tragic voice.
the man commenced to sing:
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
The blooming cooks fell overheard,
and is twenty miles behind
The courier-index., 1919-01-24
SCIENCE EXPLAINS 1T
Why Women Can Talk Longer Than
Men Is Now Clear

A woman can talk longer than a
man because she uses less force in
speaking than the man does. A pro-
fessor has proved by very delicate
measurements that the baritone sing
er uses far more energy than the
tenor. and that the bass singer uses
more force than either, says an ex-
change.
The range OF voices differs greatly,
so the percentage varies to the same
extent, but as a general result it was
proved that the tenor uses only from
one-seventh to one-sixteenth of the
lung power of the baritone or bass
The difference between the force us
ed by the contral.o and the soprano
is also marked. and the contralto
who sings in very deep tones uses at
least 10 times the force OF the
thrilling soprano
The explanation is so simple that
it is surprising that the inyestiga
tion was not made before 1t has
long been known that the tenor or
soprano brings the vocal cords
close together and keeps the edges
only vibrating by the emission of air
The bass or contralto leaves the
space between the cords wider open
and has to vibrate very much more
of the membranes, so that con-
siderably larger amount OF air is
required and much more force is
expended
Persons with very high squeaky
voices often seem to be very To-
quacious and the reason Is now
plain-they can talk with far less
effort than those who take deeper
tone and have to use more air to
utter their words. Thus. woman
can outtalk a man because she has
the advantage of using from one
seventh to one-sixteenth less lung
power.
The courier-index., 1919-01-24
Too COMPLICATED

prominent lawyer was arguing
a complicated case, and looked up
authorities back to Julius Caesar.
At the end of two hours in the most
intricate part of his plea, he was
panied to see what looked like in
attention. 1t was as he had feared.
The Judge was unable to appreciate
the nice points of the argument.
your Honor" said the lawyer,
81 beg your pardon; but do you fol-
low me?''
Il have so far" sighed the judge,
shifting wearily in his chair. but
will admit frankly that If | thought
| could find my way back, I'd quit
right here"
The courier-index., 1919-01-24
ED RAMSEY, PROMINENT
CITIZEN, PASSES AWAY

After an illness extending over a
period of several months, Ed Ramsey
of Phillips Bayou, one of the best
known citizens of Lee county, died
on last Sunday night. Funeral serv-
ices over his remains were held last
Monday afternoon at the family resi-
dence by Rev W. X. Johnston of
this city Mr.. Ramsey is survived
by his wife and three children and
one brother, George Ramsey. Mr..
Ramsey was a native of Lee county
and resided in the Phillips Bayou
community all his life. He was prom
inent as planter and as one of the
county's most enterprising citizens
The courier-index., 1919-01-24
GUY JOHNSTON MARRIED
Mariana Boy Takes Idaho Girl as
Bride in Washington City.

Word has been received here to
the effect that Guy Johnston, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Johnston, Sr,'
of this city, was married In wash
ington, ID. c., on Wednesday of TINS
week to Miss Charlotte 7. Tuttle,
whose home is in Idaho. Miss Tut
tile has been in Washington some
time in the government service. Mr.,
Johnston is enlisted In the engineer
ing corps of the army and has been
stationed at Washington several
months. He has just been ordered
transferred to New York and he and
his bride have gone to the latter
city. Mr.. Johnston advises his par
ents he and his wife will not be able
to visit Mariana until next fall
The courier-index., 1919-01-24
Some Oil

A prominent oil man, wishing to
keep informed as to the development
OF a certain we'll in the pine woods
hired a rube to stay around the plant
and to report to him occasionally
"Now,' said the oil fancier, Il
want to get in on the ground floor
in a hurry if this well proves good,
so when it looks like pay, you send
me this code: Pine trees grow
tall and no one will be the wiser. =
In about a month the man re-
ceived the following telegram: Pine
trees grow awful tall out here and
the oil is shooting plumb over the
tree tops
The courier-index., 1919-01-24

A man who was very vain regard
ing his appearance. went to the doc
tor one day and asked him to explain
his condition.
Doctor" he said. my hair is per-
fectly black. but my whiskers are
turning white rapidly. Now. how do
you account for that?"
Well" replied the physician. II
don't know unless 1t Is because your
jaws have worked great deal hard
er than your brains"
The courier-index., 1919-01-24
WHEN he GETS BACK HOME

If they's anything the lad wants
when he gifts home-from the land
that we live ON to the honey in the
comb, every single blessin' in the
country that they is-let him look
his That's the way we're feelin.'
We're here to make a fuss, with the
highest halleluiahs. bout the boys
that fought fer us.--Atlanta Constitu.
ton
The courier-index., 1919-01-24
WOULD BE REPRESENTED

a couple of old codgers got into a
quarrel and landed before the local
magistrate. The loser, turning to
MS opponent in combative frame of
hllnd, cried. I'll law you to the
circuit court"
I'm willin'," said the other
And I'll law you to the supreme
court"
I'll be thar"
An I'll law you to 'ell!"
My attorney will be thar" was the
CAIN reply.-Boston Transcript.
The courier-index., 1919-01-24
A Joshua of Today

There was an old negro on trial
for moonshining whiskey whose name
was Joshua The judge in spirit
of fun asked if he was the Joshua
that made the sun stand still.
mo, boss said he, "l's the Joshua
what made the moon shine"
The courier-index., 1919-01-24
Then He Saiuted

Two soldiers lay side by side in
an evacuation hospital One was a
Drowned. red-haired doughboy with
a broken arm. The others head and
face were bandaged, so that only his
chin and mouth were visible. The
doughboy raised on his pillow, and
surveyed his neighbor.
Say, what outfit are you out of,
sonny?" he asked "Your mug looks
kind of familiar and I've been trying
to place you
Company L-Infantry,' said he of
the bandaged head.
We'll. | swanny, so am l. Who
the deuce are you?"
IT, returned the other, "am the
captain
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His Answer

"Why is ii, Sam, that one never
hears of a darky committing sui
cider" inquired the northerner
We'll. you see. it's dissaway, boss 3
When white pusson has any trouble
he sets down and gifts to studin' bout
it an a-worryin' But when niger
sets down to think bout his troubles.
why he jes' nacheriy goes to sleep.
The courier-index., 1919-01-24

An Irishman got out of his car
riage at a railway station Tor re-
freshments, but the bell rang, and
the train left before he had finished
his repast.
"Hould on!" cried Pat, as he ran
like madman after the train.
"Hould on, We murdherin' ould stame
engine-ye've got passenger on
board that's left behind"
The courier-index., 1919-01-24

1t is to be hoped that the boys
returning from 'over there viii
bring back all their ability to fight
for good government.-Chicago Daily
News.
The courier-index., 1919-01-24
Didn't Have ANY

A gentleman stepped into butcher
shop the other day. and walking up
to a clerk asked Have you any
brains?'
mo- replied the clerk IF | did
wouldn't be working here"
The courier-index., 1919-01-24

II the Germans ever again call us
swine We can retalliate by calling
mem Germans.-Richmo News
Leader.
The courier-index., 1919-01-24

The world league. II organized,
will start its career unalterably cp-
posed to any more worlds SERIES
Arkansas Gazette
The courier-index., 1919-01-24

halser's hackers are quitting him
'on by von.-Wall Street Journal
The courier-index., 1919-01-24

Those U-boats were brought to
Great Britain's knees instead.-lndian-
apolis Star.
The courier-index., 1919-01-24

to Paris after all.-Lowell Courier
Citizen.
The courier-index., 1919-01-24

When are they going to give Col.
House speaking part detroit
News
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11
Pure CAscARA IS
A FINE LAXATIVE

There is probably no better laxa-
tive known than pure cascara, but
cascara alone will not always relieve
an aggravated case of constitution.
Another we'll Known remedy IL SIENNA
leaves, which have been used from time
immemorial to relieve a congested CON
dition OF the bowels and never yet has
anything been discovered TO surpass
Their effects. But SIENNA leaves alone
Ike cascara alone, will not always an
swer the problem. To get best results
SIENNA leaves and cascara should be
mixed. A little dose of each is like
two small horses pulling together in
the same direction. they always out
pun one large horse Of equal weight.
To get right proportions of each in.
gredient requires a chemists skill. but
You can obtain cascara and SIENNA tab.
let's, already prepared, under the name
OF Pepgen Laxative Tablets at the Weiss
Pharmacy or any other first-class drug
store.
When constipated it Is a good idea
to take Pepgen Laxative Tablets in
connection with Pepgen Tonic. The
tablets keep the bowels open while the
tonic acts as a general builder, fur
strength through the liver,
stomach and blood.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11
Searching Party
Seeks Wreck Bodies
After RiUer Tragedy

Reports are expected Tuesday after
noon from a Marty Of men who left
accident Friday night "a miles above
Memphis when seven men lost their
lives when their launch the Duhalong
turned over. The party left Monday
prepared TO use every effort to locate
the sunken launch or some of the
bodies OF the men drowned, Tuesday
morning no report had been received
from them and so far as could be
learned none Of the bodies had been
recovered.
Doe Hottum, who accompanied the
searching party Sunday night left
Tuesday morning for a point below
Memphis, but he Is expected to return
during the late afternoon and will
doubtless be Joined here by some mem
bers Of the searching party that pro
eeeded Monday to the scene Of the ac-
cident.
Every effort will be made TO locate
the pubalong and II It Is located II viii
be raised.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET
Tells How to Darker Gray Hair With
q Home. Made Mixture.

Joioey Williams, the well-known
actress, who was recently playing at
the Imperial Theater in st. Louis, made
the following statement about gray hair
and how to darken it.;
Anyone can prepare a simple mix
ture at home that will darken gray
streaked or faded hair. and make 1t
soft and glossy, To n halt-plnt of
water add i ounce of bay rum. a small
box Of Barbo Compound. and Y ounce
OF glyeerine,
These ingredients can be bought at
any drug store at very little cost, APP
ply to the hair twice a week until the
desired shade is obtained. This will
make a gray-haired person look twenty
years younger, 1t does not color the
scalp, Is not sticky or greasy and hoes
not rub off. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11

Il had Indigestion for two years.
she says. Gas formed in my stomach
after every meal. | was subject 10
bloating. Bananas, beans and turnips
are a few of the things / did not dare
to eat because of the misery the,
caused me.
Il was terribly nervous and so rest =
less / could only sleep a few hours at
a time. Frequently l would have such
a depressed feeling that would SIT
down and cry, ! was in such a run :
down condition. | have tried many Diff
ferent medicines which failed to helm
me.
"Pepgen proved the remedy | had
been seeking. II relieved my indiges-
ton. | now cal bananas, beans, tur-
nips or anything | want and they do
not hurt me a BIT NY appetite has
increased. | have gained in weight.
| feel stronger and healthier than |
have for years. ! am no longer merry
Gus and sleep as soundly as a child. +"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11
BUSINESS FIRMS OPPOSE
|. c. ELEVATED TRACKS

The injunction suit of certain bust
ness houses on South Front street and
wagner place against the Illinois Cen
tfal Railroad company, in which IL il
sought TO enjoin the railway
from building an elevated track from
Beale avenue on Wagner place south to
ftuilng avenue, went to trial in First
~chancery court Tuesday.
During he war it was agreed when
the case was called that the railroad
company would not begin the work be-
cause of thG plea Of the rational gov
eminent at that time for an abatement
all over the country Of construction
WORK as a war measure and therefore
the case was never heard on its merits.
The present trial is to determine
whether or not the injunction shall be
made permanent.
The plaintiffs are the Linden Station
company; Riechman-Crosby company,
The Stewart estate, Fly 4 Hobson COM
pany and others. The elevated track
would open three streets to grade
crossings, but the plaintiffs allege that
an elevated track would ruin their busl-
ness by destroying exits from their
places of business.
The city commission passed an or
dinance permitting the railroad 10 build
the elevated track.
Each firm has its array Of legal tai
ent, more tPan a dozen attorneys an
pearing In tie case 1t probably will
take several days to complete the trial.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11
HUSBANDS LARGE
APPETITE Brings
JOY TO THE Wife.

The keen appetite enjoyed by d. NJ.
Haste nowadays is a source of happs.
ness TO his wife, whereas a short time
ago his lack Of zest was a matter Of
serious concern to her,
The Hastes live at 800 Vance Ave,
Memphis. Mr., Haste is employed in
the claim department Of the southern
Railway.
Mrs. Haste says:
u want TO recommend Pepgen as
a most wonderful tonic. / do SO be.
cause it has acted like a charm in my
husbands case, Formerly when my
husband came home from work he
complained of not being hungry. He
didn't eat sufficient to keep up his
strength.
HE was gradually growing into a
rundown condition of health. l was
somewhat alarmed about him. He
also complained Of feeling tired even
when he didn't do much work,
Although my husband has only
taken Pepgen for about ten DAYS |
a see a big change in him. When
he comes home now il l do not have
his meals ready for him. he usually
says, Hurry up
u know by his actions that he Is
feeling a hundred per cent better. He
seems in a better frame Of mind and
in more cheerful spirits"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11
LIFTS THE BAN
ON STARCHY FOODS
Mrs, j. d. Holderman Pleased
at Prospects of Greater
Varieties.

According to Mrs. J. u. HoIdernan
1893 Tanglewood St. Mempbis scoras
oi people can not eat beans, potatoes,
macaroni and other foods ininp
starch, on account Of their indiresti-
bility.
II such people will take Pepgen. the
new compound, that Is being intro.
duced here by prominent druggists
they will be able to eat whatever thoy
desire, is the advice Mrs. Holderman
offers.
Pepgen has a very pronounced ten
dency to overcome fermentation and
thus relieve "sour stomachs." which
foods Of a starchy nature as SO ant
to cause.
In regard to her personal experience
with Pepgen, Mrs. Holderman saws,
Il couldn't eat starchy foods. II | did
they were sure to sour on my stomach
and cause a hloated feeling. Some
times | would actually grow short OF
breath.
'Pepgen relieved my trouble almost
i'hhi'didteIS. | can eat Whatever / de-
sire and not suffer afterwards.
Furthermore. Pepren relieved me
Of q tired, draggy feeling. Only a few
days ago I felt so much stronger that
] did the family washing. and that Ia
something that ! have not been able 10
do before for mr. ~ months"
Everywhere the most prominent peo-
pie win give testimony in praise of
Pengen out Of gratitude for the relief
that Pergen brings, end because thew
believe 1t Ia their duty TO do so.
1t is the humanitarian spirit 10 helm
the other fellow" If you can; that is
the first thought Of many men and
women who voluntarily tell what Pen
gen has done for them.
Thousands have found it an ideal
ionic, tissue builder and strength maker.
1t reaches ills of the stomach, kidneys
and liver, and the common maladles Of
The day-the strength sapping, leth- |
Irgy-ereating ailments that get your
lerve" whether you be merchant or ar.
isan, employer or employe, man or
'onlan' adv. !
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11
Or. Carriers K. & B. Tea
Makes Fine Laxative Syrup
Make 10 at Home and Save About
$1.5O-Children Love to
Take 1t.

Get from any drug store a package of
tents In a bowl, Add a level t%earnns,,l
Of sugar. Mix and pour over this three
teacupfuls of boiling water, Cover and
allow to stand for at least Two hours
Strain and flavor either with Essence
Or Peppermint or W~intergreen, accord
ing to taste. "NNo~
Dose. for adults. one tablespoonful
each night or night and mornings until
effected. For children, one t~easpoonfnl
more or less according to age,
For a real tonic and blood purifier
M t~easpoonful every night or every
other night for at least three weeks,
the bottle. 4
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11
MACHINIST GETS
BADLY "WRENCHED"
Says Even Plumbers Are Very
Likely to Have Stiff
Joints" &.

According to best authority it is not
an unusual thing for machinists to
get "wrenched." for carpenters to get
knocks" for plumbers to have stiff
joints" for mason to feel as though
they were carrying a brick In their
stomachs," for stove men to think
their intestines are ION fire." for
engineers to lose their steam and
for conductors to dislike their "daily
fare"
1t is quite natural then, that Fred
Greenwood, m%achinist, 9S2 Clack Place.
Memphis, was badly wrenched in crank /.
ing his automobile about three years
ago. The worst trouble is that Mr..
Greenwood has suffered ever since with
kidney affections, that is. up until tho
time he was relieved by Pepgen.
mo doubt Pepgen gave me relief
by building up my general system" he
says,
There were times that my back
was so stiff and sore that I couldn't
turn over in bed Mr.. Greenwood ex-
plains.
And my appetite was also very
poor, My tongue was coated, too.
i had been belfast for two DAYS
when started to take pepgen. 1t re-
ileVed me of my ills in short order, 7
1eei like a new man now. Ny back
doesn't hurt me at all, l can do n
hard days work at the Illinois Cen
raj Railway shops, where I am en-
ployed, and not feel unusually tired
when night time comes.
! sleep fine, l want to 20 on rec.
ord as sincerely thanking Mr.. Weiss.
who recommended Pepgen to me"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11
PROPER COOKING
or MEAT MAKES
FATTENING BROTH
Tells Why the More Some
People Eat the Thinner
They Grow.

A piece of meat laid in a cold. dry
iron Dot gives no strength to the pot,
or to the air about it. But If water
is poured upon it. and a fire is built
under 1t the strength and nutrition in
the meat are given off. into the boiling
water, and a fattening broth ID made
The water and the heat have made the
nutritiveness Of the meat into a form
that ran be used.
II foods are taken into the stomach
and no digestive juices are applied ID
them, they are like a piece of meat in
a oid dry pot. They give out no
strength-they lie there without nour-
ishing the stomach and, therefore. do
not nourish the blood. the nerves and
h general system.
But when digestive Juices are snn.
pned By the stomach, these foods be-
come nutrition. They assume a form.
they are asslmilatel, in which thew
actually become q part Of the systen
-~liquefied strength which is passed by
the storlaei, through the blood to the
whole body, building tissue where It's
u Is needed,
That explains why some people who
DO not eat u great deal are hearty
and healthy, while others who fairly
gorge themselves are thin and scrawny
These latter people do not digest what
they eat, Their food is not changed
by digestive juices into the form that
they can assimilate. Their food simply
stays in the stomach for a while and
Is removed as waste matter.
Pepgen, the vegetable food and tonic
deucately adapted to stomach needs
stimulates the digestive and assimila.
tive organs so that food Is digested.
assimilated, used, absorbed as strength
n vitality into the system, Pengen
Is a reasonable way Of building heath
because 1t makes food into blood, mus.
Gle aud bone. II has a pleasant sassa-
fras flavor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11
DISCOVER PLOT TO GUST
THE SULTAN OF TURKEY

BERLIN, Nov. II. Via London.)-A
plot to depose the sultan Of Turkey has
been discovered, says a constantlnople
dispatch dated Monday, received here
today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-11
EVERY MEAL NOW
IS GREAT FEAST
Memphis Woman Has No Fur.
ther Use for q Sick
Persons Diet.

Yes, every meal l eat is a great
feast. At least that is the way 1t seems
to me. credit Fepgen for causing me
TO relish every m%outhfui." SAYS Miss
Julia schwart, sss Peabody Avenue.
Before took Pepgen / was in a
rundown condition. l felt weak and
worn out all of the time. i couldn't
take any interest in my homework
| honestly thought some days would
never end. And when night came I
was just about as badly off, for 1
could not sleep soundly. As a con-
sequence l usually arose with a head
ache.
Since taking Pepgen I feel alto
gether different and | am so pleased
that ! do not hesitate to recommend
it. My work is a pleasure instead OF
a hardship. ~
The best part Of y is, that l have
not taken Pepgen for very long, II
certainly produces prompt results,
II o have stomach trouble which
manifests itself by gas and bloating
Immediately after meals, or cramps
an hour or so after eating; II your
liver Is sluggish and makes you CON
stipated and turns your complexion a
yellowish tint; II you have kidney de-
rangements the result of which is lum-
bago or govt II your nerves are "edgy''
You feel restless and cannot sleep
soundly. II you have any Of these
symptoms 0 owe it to yourself to
try Pepgen. It Is different from NY
thing o have ever tried.
Pepgen may be obtained at the
Weiss Pharmacy, Union and Main SITS,
or from any other leading drug store
anywhere.