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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-23
MAKE RELIEF SHIPS
ALSO SOVIET ARKS

NEW YORK, March 23.--Relief ships
to be sent by the United States within
the next month with flour for needy
countries OF Europe also are going to
be soviet arlls, according to informa-
ton obtained from immigration Off
Gals here today More than 400 Rus
SLAMS, Firms and Poles from all parts
of the country, who have been found
TO have advocated the use of violence
to overthrow the government, will be
shipped on them in groups.
NO repetition of the Buford's trip
with an exclusive soviet cargo is plan
ned, but shipping board vessels on
which the United States grain corpora
tion is to ship 100000 barrels of flour
will be utilized as we'll as commercial
vessels. A. number of the latter type
are expected to go to Finland with the
breaking up of the ice at Hango in
the spring. Russians and Firms prob
ably will be sent to Hango, the Rus
SLAMS being forwarded by rail from that
port to the soviet frontier, as were the
Bufords passengers The Poles prob
ably will go to Danzig on foodships.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-23
American JdckieS
To Study British
Aircraft Operation

NEW YORK, March 2S.-Thirty en-
listed men Of the United States navy
now stationed al the Rockaway naval
ar station Will leave within few days
Tor London to study at an English di-
rlgible school, preparatory to attempt
ing a transatlantic flight with the
R-SS, sister ship Of the R-S4. Il was
announced at naval recruiting head
quarters.
Commander Louis II. Maxfield, until
recently In charge OF lighter than-air
work in Washington, but who now Is
in England, is named as the probable
commander OF the all-American crew
OF the R-SS. British observers, how
ever, viii accompany the crew.
The date of the start has not been
definitely set, but win be some time
in early summer II is said, and ex-
pectations are that the voyage viii be
made under the time set by the R-34
The R-3S is slightly larger than the
R-34, which negotiated the distance
between England and America last Oc-
tober In l0S hours and was purchased
by the United States from Great Britt
ain for $4,000. 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-23
DISPLAY VISIBLE IN
FAR SOUTHERN STATES

WASHINGTON, March z3.-The au-
rora borealis was visible in the f'ar
South last night, in some sections the
electrical display having been1seen for
the first time IN years. In Columbia
and Charleston. s. c, the Northern
lights were seen distinctly and Mont
gomery, Ala. and cities in Tennessee
reported an electrical exhibition.
Throughout North Carolina and VIZ
ginta great bands OF light flashed across
The skies and In Washington the dls-
play had the appearance Of beams from
giant searchlights.
The electrical discharge played havoc
with wire communication Throughout
the South from early IN the evening
until shortly before midnight. the only
lines escaping with minor Interruption
being those running south along tue
Atlantic coast.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-23
GREENWOOD GIRL
SERIOUSLY BURNED

GREENWOOD, Miss, March %. (Spl.)
Annie Boswell A. was seriously
burned here when her night clothing
caught fire while she was standing In
front. Of the fireplace. The girl was
and leaning too close to the blaze her
clothing becoming ignited. She ran out
into the gallery, leading to the kitchen
and she was badly burned before the
blaze was extinguished. Her back,
shoulders and hip are covered with
be very critical.
The child is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Boswell of this city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-23
JONESBORO FARMER
TAKES HIS own LIFE

- JoNESBORO, Ark, March 3d. (Spl)
John Broadway, IS, well known
farmer, residing six miles from this
city, was found dead near his home
Saturday night. The jury empaneled by
the coroner. rendered a decision that
shooting himself.
He told his wife that morning that
he was going squirrel hunting. and
when he did not return she became
alarmed, and sent her son to look for
him. It is not known whether he killed
himself accidentally or with suicidal
intent, He leaves wife and seven
children.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-23

Lower prices the quality is the magnet which drawing the
crowds of enthusiastic buyers this bona de Retiring From Business
Sale Sensational values that you had hoped to again
awaiting Don't stand your light and make mistake of
waiting too long Grasp this opportunity and your buying
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-23
SHELBY BOYS PASS
= LAW EXAMINATION

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. March "a
(Spl The state board of law exam
liners announced today the successful
examination of forty three yeung men
In the January examinations held in
Nashville. Among the number were:
Edward w. Carmaek, Jr.. son Of the
late Senator Carmack. ami J. c. Hig-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-23
Veteran OF TlUO Wars
Dead In NeU York

NEW YORK, March 23.-Brig. Gen.
Charles Bird, U.S,A retired, Is dead
here of cerebral embolism He was a
veteran of the Civil war, In which he
served as a colonel, and of the Span
which he was quartermaster- general in
charge of all army transportation. He
was made a brigadier-genera in 1901
and was retired for age in 1902. He
was born at Wilmington, Del, June IL,
1232 -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-23
COURT AT GREENWOOD,

GREENWOOD, Miss, March 20. (Spl.)
Judge c. e. Williams opened chan
Gerry court Monday morning at the
courthouse for two weeks term. Mon
day was taken up with arranging of the
commence hearing the divorce cases, Of
which there is an unusually large num-
Der at this term, 81 having been filed.
OF this number 43 men and Al women
have filed suits for divorce.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-23

Lady Arnott is one of the seven Brit
ish women recently named by the lord
chancellor to act as magistrates. Most
OF the women who have been thus hon
ored are wives of lords or other titled
personages.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-23

Eius. Jr. son ef Judge J. G. HIETlna
The Memphis boys passing were; 7
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
STEDMAN ASKS
DEbS RELEASE

Chicago, INSTRUMENTATION of the
continued Imprisonment OF Eugene
v. Debs, Socialist party nominee for
president, is voiced by Seymour Sted-
man of Chicago in his letter accept
ing the nomination for Vice-president.
Our beloved standard bearer is
mute by the judgment Of a harsh and
unreasonable Interpretation Of war
time legislation" says Stcdman. in
his letter. ellis Imprisonment is con
tinued by a ruthless despotic chief
of the Democrats, supported by a Re-
publican Congress. At this clarion
call will rally together all the intelli-
gent workers of hand and brain, all
who love liberty. and believe in free
dom and humanity"
Outlining the aim Of the party. Sted-
man said: "The aim of our party is
to transform the present capitalistic
system into a collective and co-opera-
tive society. We have always in the
past advocated a peaceful change and
this hope is still cherished by u.s."
Stedmn praised President Wilson's
fourteen points and advocated a league
Of nations agreement "as the recogniz
nized and only genuine International
list movement" but denounces the
Wilson covenant as ian organization
of international capitalists banded to-
gether for the purpose of subjugating
and exploiting the people of the
world"
"The ever increasing cost of living,
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
LAYER After New Trial

Darlington, N. D.-The law firm
of Kelly & Morris of this city has been
retained by relatives and friends of
Henry Layer, farmer near Turtle
Lake, now serving a life sentence at
Bismarck for the murder of the Wolf
family several months ago to make
application for a new trial for the
prisoner. Action will be taken next
week.
Attorney James Morris will 20 to
nrtle Lake at once to make a thor
ough investigation of the case. A
new trial has been refused Layer in dis
trict court; an appeal will be made.
Feeling is strong in some quarters
at Turtle Lake that Layer is not
guilty of the eight murders, that at
least two other persons are implicat-
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11

shortage Of coal cars, scarcity in coal
production, high interest rates, in
creasing unemployment calls for an
immediate remedy" he wrote.
1--WE declare the remedy now-so-
cialize the railroads, the coal and me-
ta~lliferous mines, now; the flour mills
and stockyards, now; open unused land
to cultivation, now; prepare to substi-
tute for this %capitalistic oligarhy, the
social ownership and democratic man.
agement Of the means of production
and the control of government for the
producers by the producers"
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Whiskey Raid Made
At Valley City

Valley City-Sensational develop
ments may follow the arrest Of four
men here yesterday by Sheriff Larsen
a few miles out Of town. The men
were driving a Buick Six, with no
number, and a Studebaker with an
Iowa license. One of the cars broke
down and suspicious ~passersby re-
ported to the sheriff who took the men
in tow and confiscated the cars with
200 quarts Of whiskey. Further light
may be thrown on the affair at the
preliminary hearing.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11

ed in the case.
Henry Layer was sentenced on the
afternoon of May 10, and at 4 pm.
on that day, began serving his SEN
tene.
The crime was committed on April
%. In his confession, Layer said he
left his own home, about four miles
from Turtle Lake, and went to the
Wolf home a half-mile away, where
he became involved in an argument
with Wolf over a demand for damages
for injury done to a COW of Layers by
VOLTS dog.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Camps For Tourists

Minot, N. D.-Minot is fast gaining
the distinction Of having one of the
best camps for auto tourists along the
Theodore Roosevelt highway and Wis
itors at the camp are loud in their
praise of the conveniences and SER
vice.
The night camp is now mintained by
the Minot Park Board and is situat-
ed at the north end of Riverside Park
in n of the parks best groves. Con-
crete fireplaces with plenty of good
wood always on hand; a we'll with
excellent water; neat toilets; comfor-
table park seats and extra shelter are
all conveniently located.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Knights OF Columbus
For Ireland's Freedom

New York-Knights of Columbus,
in annual convention here, have adopt
ed resolutions stating they believe
that ireland has the right and ought
to be a free and independent nation"
The resolutions were adopted a short
time prior to the receipt of a letter
from Cannon de Valera, "president
of the Irish republic" appealing for
the orders support in an effort to
gain official recognition by the United
States of the Republic of Ireland"
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Miss Nelson Elected

Bismarck, N. D.-Miss Minnie j
Nelson, state superintendent of pub.
lie instruction, has been named as a
vice-president Of the National FEEDER.
alton of Business and Professional
Women, which held it's second annual
convention at St. Paul last week.
Although North Dakota is one of the
youngest members Of the orgariza.
ton and there are only 376 members Of
business women's clubs in the state
Miss Nelson was chosen to fill an of.
flee in the national organization.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
OberOn Attacked Again

Oberon, N. D.-Four men attempt
ed to rob the Oberon Motor company.
Gust Anderson, the man in charge,
was sleeping in the office and when
he heard the robbers he tried to go
out of the back door and notify the
manager. He found one of the rob-
bers on guard there. Shots were ex-
changed but no one was hurt. The
men escaped. 1t is believed that they
went toward the reservation.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Train Kills Laborer

Fordville, N. D.-John T. Skach, a
Bohemian farm laborer, was instantly
killed here when a train in the yards
there passed over him, cutting off his
head and both hands.
It is believed that Skach attempted
to crawl under the train which start
ed to move
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Kubanka Wheat Strong

Bismarck, N. Dc. w. Gustafson,
recently returned from a field
trip through the northern part of the
county, reports that the crops there
are in excellent condition.
He has been making a survey of
the condition Of the Kubanka rust
resistent wheat through that section
and comparing the rust found on the
various types of grain.
Mr.. Gustafson brought back some
samples of Kubanka wheat and black
bearded grain. These are now on
exhibit in the Office vi. the county
agricultural service in the federal
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Postal Clerk Arrested

Williston, N. D.-Elmer o. Halver-
son, postal clerk in the local post Of
flee, has been placed under arrest by
the United States marshal on a COM
plant sworn out by two United States
postal inspectors who have had him
under suspicion for some time. The
charge laid against Halverson is tam
pering with registered mail. He was
brought before United States Com
missioner N. B. Ludowewe the first
of the week, where he waived exam
ination and was placed under $4,000
bonds to appear before the federal dis
trice court at Minot.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Valley City Pioneer Dead

Valley City, N. D.-Word has been
received here of the death of Herman
Wintherer, which occurred at his
summer home at Detroit. Death fol-
lowed an operation for appendicitis.
Mr.. Wintherer was a resident of
this city for more than IS years. He
has been active in the business life
of the city and for the past 10 years
has been president of the First Nation
al bank of Valley City. He was a
past grand commander of the knights
Templar of North Dakota.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Mendlna Knives and Forks.

To mend a knife or steel fork which
has come out of the handle. fill the hole
with finely powdered resin and hold
the rough end Of the knife or fork in
the fire until 1t becomes hot. Insert
it In the powdered resin and hold 1t
straight until firmly fixed.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
NEWS Of R DAKOTA
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM ALL PARTS
Edmore Election August 26

Edmore, N. D.-The city of Edmore
will hold its first annual election Of
officers since the former village be-
came an incorporation, on Thursday
August 26th. The following officers
are to be elected: mayor, four alder.
men, treasurer, justice of peace and
police magistrate.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Dentist BUYS Plane

OeHCISC DuyS I IdIc
Minot, N. DIR. N. B. Livingston,
local dentist, has purchased an air.
plane which he will use for his. own
pleasure. The doctor is now on his
way to Yellow Lake, Wisconsin, but
will go on to Cleveland, Ohio, where he
will take a course in flying in order
that he may use his plane when he re-
turns home.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
building.
Mandan Bridge

Bismarck, N. D.-The actual work
of building the new Bismarck andan
bridge will probably start within a
month. It is announced that the tenn
porary bridge will be in place by Nov
ember 1.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Bottineau Water Supply

Bottineau, N. D.-The proposition
of maintaining the city water supply
is becoming serious and many ways
of remedying the situation r being
discussed.
Among other methods suggested has
been the bonding of the city for $780,
900 to pump water from the springs
at the foot of the hills.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
TOO Much Lightning In One Day.

Too Much Lightning In One Day.
Greenfield, !nd.-When lightning Wis
its a mans place once in, a year It Is
usually considered sufficient, but three
visits on the same day. are By much
too maanly, according sto jasper KEN.
PEI. a.fArilnesr living near hae.S With!
In period off TN hours lAellkdtnine
kilsd u hSourSs. thtn aSeow ana nnaily
. third bolt struck BIZ house.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Died at the Steering Wheel.

Ironton, O.-When an automobile
came to a sudden stop on the incline
leading to a ferry boat, spectators in
vestigated and found that the driver.
Jefferson Champion. aged u, a pro-
minent Huntington Nv. Va.) business
man. was dead at the wheel. His
dying struggle resulted in locking the
brakes.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11
Three Months old Babes
Matched to Play Tennis

Paris.-During a recent visit
to Paris ]. G. Parks, British rep
resentative In the Davis cup
tournament, and A. 81. Colbert,
a great French tennis player,
matched their three months old
infants to play lawn tennis 20
years from now.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11

A car Of 119inch wheelbase; with 50-horse power Studebaker designed and
Studebakerb built demountablehead motor; improved carburdor with shot
spot" intake manifold; cowl lights at corners of winsshnld; outside and in
side door handles; tonneau light with, extension cord; 32x4 inch cord tires.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1920-08-11

says, "The modern banker, the coun-
try over, is forming a new partnership,
a mutual-beneft association with the
dairy cow
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-09
Popular Dawson Boy
To IVed Macon Girl

OF much interest to the many
friends of the young couple is the an
nouncement of the engagement and
approaching marriage of Miss Marian
Louise Aultman to Mr.. William An
drew Garrett, of Dawson. The mar
riage of these two popular young
people will be the elimination of a
love affair which began while Mr..
Garrett was at Camp Wheeler. Miss
Aultman, who is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Roe Ault-
man, is a girl of unusual charm and
beauty. She was graduated from La
lnier High School in 1918, and the fol
lowing two years attended Wesleyan.
Mr.. Garrett has many friends in Ma
con whom he made while at Camp
Wheeler. He is now studying i'll At
lanta, and after the wedding he and
his bride will reside in that city until
he completes his education.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-09
Margaret needy Glass
Has Interesting Meeting

One Of the most enjoyable social and
business meetings of the Margaret
Tweedy class was held Friday night
at the residence of Mr.. ]. d. Tweedy,
with Miss Margaret Tweedy as hos
tess. After the business meeting an
hour was given to social pleasures and
enjoying the delightful sandwich
course served by the hostess, who was
assisted by her mother and sisters
and little niece, Miss Mary Hatcher.
The report of the treasurer that the
class had almost reached the financial
goal set by them for their years work
was enthusiastically received. To fur
Their increase this fund the class will
serve barbecue in the court house vi
cinity Tuesday, the 10th.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-09
ARMISTICE DAY
WILL BE OBSERVED
The Women Organizations of City
Will Unite in Exercises at Metho.
dist Church Thursday Night.

Armistice day will be celebrated at
the Methodist church on Thursday,
Nov. II, at o'clock p. M, under the
auspices of the Woman's Missionary
societies, D. A. R. and u D. c. chap
tiers, Woman's Club and W. T. c. u.
Cordial invitation is extended to every
citizen of the town and county. 1t is
earnestly hoped that this will be a
great get together meeting" and an
earnest season OF prayer and thanks
giving.
All merchants are requested not to
keep open after night, so that they
may have an opportunity of coming
out The program will be as follows:
America audience.
Introductory remarks-Rev. T. H.
Thomson.
Prayer-Rev. George Grille.
Star Spangled Banner" -Audience
led by high school pupils.
Americas Creed"-Louis Petty.
Thanksgiving anthem.
Introducing the speaker-W. B.
Parks.
Adress-Rev. S. F. Lowe.
Doxology.
Prayer-Rev. C. S. burden.
To commemorate the fact that
Peoples blow on Flanders field" ev-
cry one who will is asked to wear a
red poppy that night.
The organizations request that flags
be displayed at homes and business
houses during the day.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-09
For Leave to Sell.

= GEORGIA, Terrell County.-To all
whom it may concern: Notice is here
bv given that H. B. Morgan as guar
dian of Annie Morgan, having applied
to me by petition for leave to sell the
real estate of said Annie Morgan, and
that an order was made thereon at the
November term, 1920, for citation, and
that citation issue; all the parties at
interest will take notice that | will pass
upon said application at the December
term, 1920, of the Court of Ordinary
of Terrell county; and that unless
cause is shown to the contrary, at said
time, said leave will be granted. This
the 1st day of November, 1920.
L. c. HOYL, Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-09
Mesdames Cooke Entertain
At an Enjoyable Affair

Mrs. Erie Cooke and Mrs. Steve
Cooke were Joint hostesses on Thurs
day afternoon at the Cooke home on
Lee street, complimenting Mrs. M. F.
Cronin, of Washington, d. C., and
Mrs. Bill White Hanson, recent
bride. Handsome chryantehmums
decorated the living room, where ia
bles were placed for games of bridge
and rock. Mrs. Gay Raines won the
high score prize in bridge-a deck Of
cards. In the game of rock Mrs. Dud-
ley Mize won the prize-a deck Of
rock cards The guests OF honor were
given dainty boxes of stationery. At
the conclusion of the game lovely
salad course with coffee was served.
The dining room was bright and at
tractive with yellow flowers and grow
ing plants. The delightful occasion
was enjoyed by about forty guests.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-09
WOMANS CLUB HAS
INTERESTING MEET
Matters of Interest to the Organiza-
ton and the Community Were Con-
sidered by Those Present.

The November meeting of the Daw-
son Woman's Club was a profitable
one The president, Mrs. w. H. Gurr,
being in Atlanta in attendance upon
the convention of the State Federation
of Women's Clubs the first vice pres
ident, Mrs. G. w. Dozier, was in the
chair. The roll call showed twenty
present, with one new member and
one visitor.
Reports were heard from commit
tees on the following matters: Cost
of repairs to roof of club house; price
of first class piano for the club house
and terms of payment for such an in
strument; desirability of accepting
Chamberlain ohnson's offer to send
an instructor in needlework for a
few days stay in Dawson; practical
bility of undertaking simple study
course in civics The report from the
rummage sale showed profits of over
500.
The program of the afternoon was
in the hands of the committee on home
economies, Mrs. Ivey Melton, chair
man. Readings by Mrs. T. B. Raines
and Mrs. Guy Chappell were follow
ed by a demonstration of the making
Of Wholesome and inexpensive can
dies. The bon-bons were cooked in the
club house kitchen while the meeting
was in progress, and each lady pres
ent received not only samples, but
written recipes of the sweets.