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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
u o. NCLE WIGGEYL 81
lBEDTINAE STONY |


Up the hill came putting the bad
chap.
I'm get Uncle Wiggily now" gargled
the Skee. He reached the bank Of
snow, and saw something red sticking
out of the drift.
"Oh, no! Uncle Wiggily has hidden
nder the snow, thinking he can get
5kee. But l know he Is under there
or | can see his pink, twinkling nose!"
Just as Uncle Wiggily thought wasn't
We'll, he cant fool me that way"
vent OIL the Skee. When | see his
ink, twinkling ose know he can't be
FAR away Hero Is where l dive in
and get him"
The Skeezlcks gave big dive into
he snow, right. where Susie's red nit
zen showed Into the snow went the
Skee, head first and just as the bunny
lad hoped. the bad chap stuck there
yes sir, he stuck fast, his long, thin
egs waving like hat streamers in the
wind. The Skee couldn't get loose In a
hurry. either.
"Hurray," cried Uncle Wiggily. Now
[ am safe" and he went home with
Susies other mitten. So this teaches us
that even old mittens are Of some use
in the world And If the black kitten
doesn't fall in the flour barrel and make
he school teacher tell you he's a piece
If red chalk. I'll tell you next about
Uncle Wiggily and Sammies SEC,
about Uncle Wiggily and Sammie's sled.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

| was silent at the time. but laterC
mentioned to him what had seen lie
asked that I be- silent about the AFFAIR
and swore that il had never happened
before and would never reOccur. be-
heved him and rcfUained from mention
ing the subject again, Now, though
it seems as If he Is never satisfied az
home and ! have reason 10 believe that
the affair with the wife has been re-
sumed Il is rarely that ! visit the
plantation now and it IS my husband
who never encourages me to do so.
feel as If disaster is in front Of us
and sooner or later something awful
will happen. What would you do
the wife mentioned is the mother Of
three little Riddles and ! have my little
girl? MRS. W. l..
First / would talk to my husband BE
sane and practical Remember that
any disgrace that might occur would
fan upon the head Of your baby, and
girls YOU know, have enough trouble
in the world without having to grow
UP with history" Ask your hus-
band to be fair and TO tell you the
truth, and that If he really cares for
the other woman that you viii try TO
find way to let him have her. Per
suade him. IL possible, to tell you the
real facts Of the affair. If, however,
he refuses to tell you the truth | would
visit the woman and frankly ask her
Leu HcI NVu dTth angry Ut ltaiVuSt
but that for your little girls sake you
must have firm foundation in life,
Say that she Il welcome to him, but
that you must have the truth ia order
to know how to act.
To Edna-Apply for admittance at
the Elizabeth club. Phone Mrs. Hugh
HayIey president. The club was or
ganized for such girls as you and you
cant remain tired Of working, strug-
Cling and worrying II you secure room
and board there. It's an interesting,
| comfortable place and II | were with
out a home ! would like living there
| myself.
Dear Mrs, Thompson--l am going TO
| San Francisco and Los Angeles, Please
tell me what sort Of clothing to take.
READER.
| The days as rule are very pleas
ant, but wraps are needed in the late
| afternoon and evening. / would also
| carry one heavy coat or suit so as tC
| be prepared for short cool spell
! These sometimes occur. Otherwise out
fit yourself for spring and summer.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: | am In love
| with a young man who lives with hi
| grandmother. She threatens to dlsln
merit him for going with me. Severa
weeks later he broke away from me
| I've gone out with him several timei
since and ne treats me tho same as h,
always did, but never asks for a dat
or kisses me good might. Do you thinI
| he quit me on account of his grand
| mothers threat? Is he worthy OF my
love? am in a different city and h,
knows my address, but stu ha doesn'
write. DEARtE.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
GERALDINE.

Morse mythology is filled with valiant
names which are The forcTunners of
many Of our feminine proper names
in current use today. Geraldine is one
such and her history dates back 10
the days when Nalkyrles drove their
splendid chariots over the fields Of con
flict in the land Of the midnight sun
It means spear power, thus making
its fortunate pOsscssor one Of the com
pany Of battle maids So hoRored 10y
those OF Scandinavian blood
From Norway and sweden, the fore
runner ~ Geraldine made its appear
ance among the Anglo SaNons as 81
Gerhold, which was straightway
changed to Gerald and because of the
sanity reputation OF it, first bearer, the
masculine name became enormously
popular in England, where it is still "A
faVorite in the ariStoCratlC class
"Morte d Arthur added 10 the vogue
of Gerald, since Gareth, or Carrot
Knight Of the Round Table, was said to
be the equivalent for Gerald. som"
etymologists disagree with this con
tention but In the main il is accepted
and gives to Gerald a romantic flavor.
The first Geraldine was Lady Eliza e
beth Fitzgerald, daughter Of the ia
nous Maurice Fitzgerald. whom Sur
rev made the heroine Of his poetry I'M
der the title of Fair Geraldine. The
name won iIIlitlthidlN lAlAiF IA Allf Alth10
Of romance and was straightway taken
up by all the fashionable damsels Of
that day. Germany accepted 1t but
changed it later to Gerhardinc II also
penetrated Italy whore it became &c
ralda. Both England and America pre-
served It In its original form.
OF ALL the famous Geraldines. the
most noted of these times Is the prima
donna, Geraldine Farrar, whose magic
voice charms opera lovers of the me
tropolis,
GeraIdlne's talismanic gem is tht
emerald which Is said to give the wear
or such intuitive powers mat she may
be able to foretell events. It quickens
the intelligence and sharpens the wits
but is an enemy to passion. Wednes.
day is Geraldine's lucky. day and ;
her lucky number, The hawthorne II
her flower.
Copyright, 1920, by the wheeler syn
1trufA }
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
FOR THE BACK SEAT.

My slow speaking and patient friend
was driving along in a country Of dan
gerous curves His sister and brother
in-law were in the back seat. "A car
is back of you; blow your horn for
this curve" "Drive more carefully here,
then pick up for the grade ahead" came
continually from the passengers. FL
nally my friend stopped in front of a
village hardware store. What on
earth are you stopping here for?" ITO
get n horn and steering wheel for the
back seat" he slowly drawled.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

this may sound foolish it may surely
be called more of an amusement and
light entertainment than a vicious un-
moral or immoral procedure.
Northwestern university is crying.
Down with the tea houndsw A tea
hound being described AS that new
male specimen of the educated loafer
who dawdles away his afternoon with
napkin and a cup of tea on his knees
and a partly nibbled wafer between his
manicured fingers" Everyone conceded
that liquor had it's bad moral and phys
ical effect. but of what can anyone ac-
cuse the innocent cup of tea? The aft
ternon tea devotee may be considered
effeminate by some people, but surely
nothing worse can be said of him, or
her.
What will be the next thing to go?
Perhaps fudge making or chatting dish
parties in women's colleges.
(Copyrigh, 1929
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

The first straw hats always show
definite quota Of cerise models. It
seems that after the dark colors Of the
winter season there are always GER
tain number Of women who must burst
forth in some such brilliant color just
for the psychological effect. This hat
pictured is a fetching model in lac
quered straw of brilliant Cerise shade
1t is a novel turban effect and shows
an unsual trimming idea in the cerise
raisins to match which cover the top.
Such a hat makes smart topping for
the new spring suit or the one-piece
froCk
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29


Boston university having become a res
ident of that city. in 1871. He is
native of Edinburgh, migrated to Can
ada in 1870, when %, and went to Bos-
ton one year later. His permanent
residence for many years has been in
Washington.
The struggle he had In winning recog-
milton and getting financial support for
the telephone has been the subject Of
many articles. When he was at last
relieved of anxiety on that account he
turned his nina to fresh Inventions
and brought out successfully the photo
phone, the induction balance and the
lection of bullets in the human body
for which last named device he was
awarded the honorary degree of NJ. d.
by Heidelberg university at the 500th
anniversary of that institution. He in
vented the graphOphone in 1885, in col
alteration with C. A. Bell and Sumner
Taintor.
In 1880 the French government award
ed him the Volta prize for devices to
assist the deaf. He received the medal
of the London Society of Fine Arts in
1902. the Royal Albert medal, Elliott
Cresson medal and John Fritz medal
in 1907; the Hughes medal of the Royal
Society of Arts, London, 1913 and the
Edison medal in 1914. He is an officer
of the French Legion of Honor.
In. 1887 he founded and endowed the
Volta bureau for the increase of knowl-
edge relating to the deaf. He founded
and was the original president of the
American Association to, Promote the
Teaching of Speech to the Deaf. to
which he has contributed $3.50 900. Deaf
ness in his family led to his researches
for the relief Of that affliction. He is
a regent of the Smithsonian institution,
member of the National Academy Of
Sciences and q fellow OF the American
Academy of Arts and Sciences.
In his busy career he has written
many scientific and educational mono
graphs. including a memoir on the
Formation of Deaf Variety of the
Human Race"
Prof. Bell was educated in Edinburgh
and at London university. In recogni-
ton of his learned services he was at
various times awarded honorary de-
erees. among them that of Phi. D. from
Wuzburg university, 1882; M. D. from
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
JAPS LIVELY.

An advertising man who returned re-
Gently from the Orient says the Jap
anese merchants and manufacturers
who have occasion to make use OF
printers ink are not disposed to limit
themselves to dull prosaic statements
concerning the excellence of their
wares Among the entertaining bits
that the traveller noticed in his study
OF Japanese advertising are these:
Parcels done up with such loving as
a wife bestows upon her husband"
1.-THE print OF our books is clear az
crystal the matter charming as a sing
ing girl"
Pensioners are treated as politely as
by rival steamship companies"
"Our silks and satins are as smooth
as a lady's cheeks and colored like the
rainbow"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

Striking colors prevail in the Febru-
airy hat displays and enc is forcibly i'm
pressed with brown and green. 1t
seems bit strange that so much green
should be seen this season, especially
since it was pushed year ago. Such,
however, is the case. Satin plays big
and likewise velvet, the latter used for
facings on straw hats. Except for
Southern wear there are not many large
hats seen, the suit hats being confined
for the most part to turban effects. and
even the afternoon hats are usually
small tulle or lace creations.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

Most people, regardless of their per-
sonal views as to harm in gambling and
drinking, agreed with the reformeTs
that college youths were better off
without such doubtful forms Of enter
tainment and amusement.
With hazing abolished as it should
be, with liquor banned, and thus many
other evils disappearing which we're al
ways supposed to accompany the "spir-
its, the reformers are having a hard
time to find suitable vices" TO attack.
Some Of the new attempts at reform are
almost laughable. For instance, Mich
lgan university is waging a war against
the deadly ouija board. Some of the
professors there are reported to have
said that 1t Is a growing menace to
the country Perhaps the ouija
seances are taking the place Of quiet
little game and students are sitting up
all night asking whether dad has
males that check yet" "who is going
to take Helen to the prom or what
the exam questions will be- While
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

a speed Of Il miles
an hour as shown
by tests. tie styles
it the HD-4. 1t
promises to mark q
radical advance in
hydroplane con-
struction.
Since the age Of
20, when he OBJ
tanned his first tele-
phone patent, Prof.
Bell has been
steadily engaged in
scientific study and
invention, f o r
which he had
showed marked APP
titude still earlier
in life. At the
time of the tele-
phone invention he
was professor OF
- -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

line 10 SuCCeGu
Glass rs chairman
of the banking and
curl cncy committee
was Representa- tive
Edmund Platt, of
New, York, and Mr.!
Platt now holds
that place. He has
been a newspaper
man all his life. He
is the editor of the
Poughkeepsie Eagle
News, which until
1915 was known
simply as { h c
Poughkeepsie Ea gle.
This publication has
been in the pos ses-
sion of the Plat
family since 1928.
Representative Plat
succeeded his father
in the priitnrshin
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

Mr.. Plat is now engaged In studying
and drafting financial measures, having
recently written an extensive report
on the bill making gold certificates le-
raj tender payable to the bearer on
demand. II turn in political fortune
should still keep him on the trail OF
Mr.. Glass his friends say he may yet
is still two jumps ahead of Mr.. Plat,
for he is leaving the treasury for the
senate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

Heidelberg, 1886; LII D. from Harvard
and Illinois college, 1895; from Amherst
Edinburgh university 1902. from George
Washington university 1913 and the de-
gree of Sc. d. from oxford in 1907.
He married Mabel Gardiner Hubbard in
1877
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
THE WONDER.

THAT quiet little woman over there
is wonder"
Whats she done?''
That's 1t; she's quiet"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
WHAT'S IN A NAME?
~ MILDRED MARSHALL.

Facts about your name. It's his
tory. its meaning. whence II was
derived, its significance. your lucky
day and lucky Jewel
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
WHY STAY HERE?

You know that anarchy reigns
Russia"
Il hear SO, said the anarchist
Many OF Jour theories have been
carried out?''
True"
Then why are you SO reluctant TO
return?"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
Genius InventS
Hydroplane Boat
Alexander Bell, of Telephone
Fame, Can Get II Miles an
Hour From Latest Product

His genius undimmed at y. Alexander
Graham Bell. inventor of the telephone
in 1876. has produced a hydroplane boa;
of new and novel design and efficiency
Il can fravel in the roughteSt water at
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
Husband Kisses Wife
OF Another; Caught!
BY MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs Thompson: My husband Is manager OF Delta
plantation and while he spends Of his time riding
the land he superyse my little girl and myself reside in the
Mississippi hills 20 miles distant Two years ago during my
short stay at plantation my husband kiss and clasp
in his arns thc Miie OF the whose farm he manages
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

The British museum has specimens Of
Chinese bank notes issued half n cen
fury before the first European bank
was established in 1901.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
RetOrners Wage War
Against Ouija Board
BY EDITH f. MORIARTY.

the practice of hazng carried the colleges throughout
the country poker playing and other forms of gambling drink
ing and carosng ostered by raternes and other vices
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29
Is
Eastern Editor

When the Republicans obtained con-
troll of the house of representatives in
the 1918 election, the man who was in
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

man is doubtful about his love for you
and prefers to stand by his grandmoth-
ers' money II he is young and not OF
an age TO be seriously in love or to
marry, he is wise in his decision IL
does seem. however. that he lacks back
bone to give up the girl Of his choice.
Doubtless his grandmother would get
over her prejudice and he would in
hert the money anyway. Since he no
longer asks for dates regard him as
an Acquaintance and do not permit him
to run around town with you when he
does not call Whether or not he 70
worthy Of you l can not say. siTSe |
know neither OF You
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-29

Dear Mrs. Thompson: am a girl t6
years Of age and a junior In high school.
I love a fellow three years oid3r than
myself | nave written him a letter, but
have not received an answer, although
he promised he would answer immedi-
ately. | met him while visiting friend
a few weeks ago. He liked me, took
me to a party one night, and before he
left called me up over the telephone.
love him dearly and " ne doesn't soon
answer, would II be proper for me 70
write him auain2 FAITH.
No, you should not write again. You
will probably hear from the young man
later. .....
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-22
"AOAM AND EVA" WILL BE
ATTRACTION FOR STRAND
sninrt American Comedy VIII Re Pre-
scented Here with CnpabIc
('DInuuny

r.. Ray cc'nstock and Morris Gcst.
w" OF the youngest producers in tho
Theatrical field. hav" made for them
serves regulations we'll to be .nyiel
ny producers twice their years IL
was done through their efforts In
producing nothing but clean. whole
some entertainment, and the vcntur.
Hao brought them fortune In lcss
than six years.
The nrst production was "ESperl
.nce.' Followed by The Wandcror."
Gnu Chin Chow "AphrodIto' and
ihclr latest Offering. Adam and Eva"
winch VIII be presented at the strand
tomorrow. Friday AMI Saturday, win
u special Christmas matinee. .'Adnm
"hu Eva holds the record for thu
immense business played to at tho
! ran for a year. The play has every
thiiG that makes FOR Il stcccssful
comedy. Adam and Eva IL by Guv
hS!on ana George Middleton. two
OF thc most popular authors OF the
present day. 49,
The cas-; TO he seen here viii i'm
C.uhc som" OF tn" best known comedy
iEht". as follows: Miss Elaine Iv.nS
cohtca twynnc. Charles T. i!iyd'
Charles Horn. Miss Rosemary uil,on
Frank " knight. Miss Ad"iyn w.
10y Fred &. Palmer. Miss Ramona
eaVcr and Joseph PrCsscr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-22
WANTS IMMIGRATION BAN
OFF CUBA AND BAHAMAS
"n ". FLETCHER. or Fioridn. Asks
Nenntinn Tor i.nbUrrrs En-
pi"!ed TN East c0nst

80 -N"H'Niitcu fTcSs.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2i.-Reul.s,s
TOT The exemption of Cuba and tn.
bahama Islands from the propornd
immigration exclusion act will nrob.
npiH he asked by Florida Interests
today. '"'d
Produce growers on the Ens, Coast
prihciPhIly in and near Miami Fla
ne senator said import consid, rabbi,
labor from the Bahamas for planting.
ana marketing the spring crops 10
eastern markets. This labor. hc
luied. does not come into competition
win other labor for 1, tx not pos
SibIt TO transport lnborcra from
northern Florida or adjoining States
10 Miami FOR II few months only.
Cigar manufacturers OF TAMPA
the Senator continued. want Cuhn OK
empted because many factory work
ers who recently wen, 10 Cuba now
are out of work and wish to return
Decision as to pushing the House
FIJI barring practically all lmmirra-
tIon Tor one year. or the reporting OF
i substitute measure, will bee made
by tho Scnntc imriIration commit
tee after public hearings, which win
begin January =. The commltte. H.
cidcd today that the hearings should
DC brought TO AN early conclusion 50
AZ 10 speed action on some kind or
measure TO reduce the tide of immi-
srltion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-22
NEW GRIFFITH SPECTACLE
REMARKABLE ATTRACTION
""' Dawn East win PIny Strnnd
Ihe2trr Three Days
Nlrcl.

deserved seats for y. W. GrIn,,h.s
spty'hc!e. Way Down East" Will hn
IN hd.c ms morning at tho no. az
nc, OF IN" strand Thcatcr. where !,
20 noohtG ;nr hn enlightenment OF ,hra.
H!Ehts ana two matIuhca. ae.;inni,,p
,,no"uay waning, WITH fEhtlnccs Tues,
~ ~" 'dHcsduy AFTERNOONS
Way Down Fast is an Gu,s,ard-
- ny OF N" current schs0n on IN.
ffnici an stage. II is being seen
,h'puEhpGi the country s!inultaurot,s'
~ and playing to many OF Tho prcn,
crowds over drawn To SOC an
Nhnrican story since the establish.
n.nt OF INC stage. Mere than a ,,t.ir-
~ OF q milton thcaicrso.rs i'm rhn
utHcTrht cities of the country ar"
HHS"h'E witnessing Its prcscntit!ons
ms ~ good average Attendance
t!pn and speaks az .. Tho ,nSrits ~,
'he appeal OF ~ b'niI mhstnrDlrco
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-22
Signs Point to Home Christmas
Try unitel NAVEL


CHICAGO. Dee. 2l.-Christmas this wear will
nc iamily affair. That must Je it, for de-
partmeht stores executives report tho heaviest
business In many years. and post-oflice officials
declare that 70. the nrst time in Twenty-Five
years there is n decline in the volume of out
gong package mail. Post card ana light par.
eel man, however, has shown an Increase
PRESENTS this year are for the home and
Merry Christmas" cards for friends and
relatives in distant parts. That must be IT,
The people are buying useful gifts almost
exclusively. They are toting their packages
nome. and they are Shopping around" and
discussing prices as never before in years
AT the post-oiiice r. H. Gailbraith s,ipcrin. .
tcndent of mails. was plainly amazed at tho
great decrease in the tonnage. The outyslng
decrease in Chicago December l. as com :
pared With the same period "a year ago waa
per cent he said. and on December 81 II
was &c per cent
This Is the first time in twenty-five years
'hht There has been decline in outgoing
package mail. not forgetting the panic year
or 1907" said Mr.. Gailbraith. The total ton
mage on December 20 year ago was 1926
tons as against l.04G tons December 20 this
year decrease OF 90 per cent"
~ the stores AMI in the post -oflice tho
iiiocyncrasics Of the 1920 Christmas shopper
were explained In tho expressed conclusion
that This year the presents arc going home"