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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-12
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NATIONAL REPREsENTRTlVE
VISITS YOUNG NVoMAN'S CLUB
Nus Helen rhonas, representative
ct the Natlonai y. W. G. A 8lth
hsadqusrters n New York, paid 4 visit
e the Young Woman's club. which Is
1l1Aiated with the national association,
he first 81 the week. she met vita
ne board members on Monday, when
see led in q discussion OF some q the
Issues, which viii ps presented at the
National I. w. c. A, convention in
salter and Mrs. Battle Malone also
spoke on the subject The local club
Wi send ths president. Mrs c. N
6ureh, and delegates to the convention,
which viii decide upon national and
international problems 10 be faced IN
The next three years.
Mrs Shelby Gabbsrt and Mise While
G, johnson have been elected 70 fill
vacancies on the executive zoard-
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

IF you are planning to give a party
this year and want 1t to be Just a
little bit different from any other
party. why not give q Jack Frost
Party? For the invitation take PLAIN
white card over which place . thin
coating OF mucilage and sprinkle with
diamond dust. which may be easily
procured at any drug store. On this
glittering frosted background write
your invitations in red ink requesting
each guest to come to your party clad
in white. to carry out the idea OF snow
and frost. For the party, cover your
play room floor with sheeting and
sprinkle cotton fakes about in plenty.
Drape the mantels with branches OF
evergreen trees and from the chande-
Tiers hang glass icicles and cotton
snowballs Candlesin frosted shades
in glass holders will add much to the
frosty effect
When the guests are assembled play
such games as Snowballs with cotton
balls. You will be surprised at the fun
and merriment caused by the efforts OF
the boys and girls to throw the light
cotton balls over a large space. Then
hand out cards with winter scenes
painted on them and give each guest
a pencil. As you read the following
list OF suggestions the boys and girls
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

THAT will be nice. Gladys-Violet
is there. l left her asleep before we
left" :
Sure enough there was Gladys
Violet, on her back. fast asleep.
Wake up. you sleepy head, have
a splendid secret to tell you." and
Dolly whispered in her ear. finishing
aloud, Il am going to write now"
She found paper and pencil, and sat
down. only to jump up again.
Mother had said the day before was
the last day for writing Santa Claus
but 1928 John! Like flash she rushed
to the telephone and took up the re-
ceiver. It was the very first time she
had ever telephoned all by herself. "123
John, please" That was just what
Mother had said.
This is Dolly Norris. Mr.. Santa
Claus"
A rather queer sound came from
the other end. but Dolly went on
II want to tell you about Nurses niece
Nora Kelly, who has Just come from
Ireland. We were afraid you would
be looking for her there. and she Is
living at "a Elm street now. We met
down town today. and she fell in love
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

sled and hurried of as fast as they
could with Joseph's. leaving the other
sled hidden by the road. --.-
HE can't be far. poor little chap
said Joseph.
1t was beginning to snow little and
so their tracks were already dim and
they realized that the afternoon was
fast waning. On and on they ran un-
til they were all out of breath.
They reached the woods and Jo-
seph shouted and called. There was
no answer and although they searched
wherever they had been they saw no
trace of either Nelson or Scamp. This
frightened them so that they began 10
run wildly through the woods, until
Joseph realized that such behavior was
silly and could do them no good.
well. then 1 guess we'd better go
home" said Clarice. Daddy will find
Nelson"
Joseph led his sister through the
trees for some time. until she asked:
Are we almost out? I'm awfuily
tired" Then he turned around and
admitted: "Clarice, we're LOST" -
They had spent more time there
looking than they had thought for now
| night began to come on.
"And there are bears and every
thing here!" whispered Clarice.
"Oh, II we could only find poor
little Nelson"
IF could only see the sun I'd know
! which way was West" said Joseph, blu,
the thick white snow clouds hid any
glimmer of sky.
"Oh. hope we won't have to spend
the night here" cried Clarice. Let.
call. Think Of poor little Nelson her.
all alone in the cold.
Scamp is with him." replied 10
seph, that's some protection"
He knew there were wild cats. lie
alone foxes and other small wild ami
mails. but he felt that. armed with hi
knife. he could defend himself ant
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

are to represent. your result Will MOI
be pleasing. Similarly. if you do moi
work your parts carefully to the OUT
line. even though you may have per-
feet patterns, your work will not %
satisfactory.
Bore the holes for the screws. then
saw the parts to shape. after which
sandpaper them.
p Assemble with round head screws.
placing washers between the legs anu
the body and between the heads o,
the screws and the legs. This WIZ
provide a better moving Of the paris
and will keep the legs from marrins
the paint on the body.
From the assembled toy secure
measurements for cutting the grooves
in the cart. They are not given on
the drawing because Of the possible
variation in the construction OF the
toy.
In making the wheels for the cart
be sure to get them as round as pos.
sible-great accuracy can be obtained
in this respect IL ordinary care Is
used.
Follow the painting suggestions
given on the drawing. The toy from
which this drawing was made was
painted in this manner and was very
attractive.
Place a screw eye in the front emo
Of the cart to draw It by.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

Santa Claus"
Well. he wants to know what you
want for Christmas. Today Is our last
chance to write him, for after the first
mail tomorrow. his Office is closed. So
let me have your list by tonight"
I'll do it right away" cried Dolly,
excitedly.
And tomorrow afternoon, darling,
nurse is going to take you to see
the big Christmas tree at the depart
ment store. ! know you will enjoy
that"
They started early. and Dolly was
soon interested and delighted at the
lively scenes around her.
swell. glory-be-to-goodness and is
it you Ellen" said pleasant-faced
woman holding by the hand a little
girl about Dolly's age.
why. It's Kate Kelly. and Nora
too." said Nurse. STOPPING to kiss the
little girl. Miss Dolly dear, this is
my sister Kate Kelly. and nv own
brothers girl Nora. who just came
from Ireland last week with her
father"
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the poor little thing would like to see
all the Christmas fixin's. Sure it's no
Christmas stocking there'u be for her
the year. with Will out of work an
ALL"
isn't it beautiful" whispered Nora.
her large gray eyes wide open with
wonder. Look at those lovely shining
balls!"
What would you choose" asked
Dolly. whose eyes were more used to
the christmas fixin's," than the little
strangers. ~ like that doll dressed in
the pink DRESS"
Sure. they're all beautiful, but that
blue-eyed one in the white satin dress
looks like queen, don't she?"
Nurses voice broke in. Come. Miss
Dolly. We must be going. Goodbye
Nora, I'll see you on Christmas"
Dolly seemed rather thoughtful as
they walked along.
''Nurse, why did Mrs. Kelly say that
Nora would not have any Christmas
this Year,"
"Well. ! suppose she thought that
Santa Claus would be looking for Nora
in Ireland, and all the while she Is in
| "a Elm street, America. But here we
are at home. Now if you like to go
to Mothers sitting room. will bring
your supper there"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11
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A CHRISTMAS NOTE

A CHRISTMAS NOTE
II you a real plum pudding would
make for Christmas Day,
Some goodies that you'll need, you'll
find, in this note tucked away.
Dear Dora:
l sincerely hope Ellen has not for
gotten her promise to Sue, that she
would come and spend Christmas with
US. She will remember, 1 know, that
Flo urged her also.
We expect to have Meg, Gerald
and Bobby with his funny lisp. I
certainly hope you will both Join us.
Affectionately yours.
DOROTHY.
HIDDEN LETTER PUZZLE
My first is in scarlet, but not in pink.
My seconds in sable, but not in mink.
My third is in Arthur. but not in Dick:
My fourth is in wood, but not in stick:
My fifth is in dollar. but not in dime:
Sixth Is in grapes, but not in lime:
My whole at this glad Christmas tide.
Helps to spread Joy far and wide.
ANSWERS
A CHRISTMAS NOTE-l. Raisin
2. Peel. 3. Suet. I. Flour. S. Eco
6. Spice.
HIDDEN LETTER Puzzle -
CAROLS.
rupTcnnA DY,zzYr
s G ALE
"A L ONE
n A BOB
To LIP
A 8 PEN
SANTA CLAUS
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one called, and in another minute
their father was rushing towards them
waving 1 lantern. n
1--WE got lost looking for Nelson"
explained Joseph. as he and Clarice
each grabbed an arm of their Dad.
NELSON wasn't lost" replied the
father with laugh. "He fell on your
sled and Scamp took charge Of him.
Led him over Evans field and by the
lane straight home. They've been
worrying dreadfully about YOU"
"Oh. I'm so glad!" cried Clarice.
well. come on home" replied Dad.
But where's your holly?"
1--WE hid it along the road" replied
Joseph, land believe me! Won't We
be reminded of lot Of things when
we see 1t put up around the house.
Whew."
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weren't they all there together with
Scamp their faithful follower? And
weren't they going after holly3 And
wasn't Christmas close at hand? Jo-
seph had "a great sharp knife and
Clarice had pair Of scissors and they
both set to work in quite business
like way and soon had both sleds piled
with the bright green leaves and red
berries.
Nov. Nelson" said Joseph. you sit
this way on the end Of the sled. see?
There's plenty of ROOM"
Nelson sat down as his brother had
shown him. with his little legs drag
ging behind the sled.
Now. we're off" shouted Clarice.
racing away through the woods.
Joseph followed fast and what a
race 1t was! Soon they had left the
woods behind and Clarice thought:
Scamp must have stayed behind to
hunt"
They were almost home and were
about to climb the little sharp hill a,
the top of which they lived. when
Joseph thinking that his brother
might walk a little way. looked
around.
Gee! Clarice! Hey there!" M
yelled.
Clarice stopped and looked bach
too.
"Where's Nelson?" she asked.
That's what / want to know. re-
piled Joseph. HE must have fallen on
I'll 60 back after him."
$50 will l." said Clarice. 20 dear
Why weren't we more careful?"
They piled all the holly on Clarice'!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

should write down next to the CORE.
spouding number on their card what
they think the answer should be. The
game Is called: what we think Of
when we think Of winter" and the
the suggestions are made in this war:
l. Rain that is not water. Snow
2. Solid water. Ice.
? 8. Cold and wet and slippery.
Sleet.
, 4. Hard rain. Hail.
5. Transportation over snow with.
out walking or riding. Shedding.
g. 1t makes you shiver. Cold.
Z. They keep you warm. Furs,
8. A time Of Joy. Christmas.
.. The beginning Of new things.
New Year.
10. 1t bites and pinches. Frost.
The table for this party should be
covered with tinsel and cotton; white
Chrysanthemums in the center will
make a beautiful picture. The place
cards should be cotton snowballs
sprinkled with diamond dust; the card
pasted upon the upper side. Souvenirs
may be little girls and boys on sleds
or dressed in winter costumes with
skates in hand. Frosted cakes and
Ice cream in the shape Of snow men
make very appropriate refreshments.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

Most recipes for girls and boys al
Christmas time are for candy. while
many a girl or boy would like to have
a real part in the family dinner II
she or he only knew what to COOK.
This recipe Is easy to cook. very easy
to look at and exceedingly easy to cal.
Open a can of beets and a can OF
peas. To do this the can should be
set on chair. at a comfortable heigns
and there should be plenty OF time so
no accidents are due to hurry.
Set wire sieve over a saucepan and
pour the peas into the pan. While the
peas are still in the sieve. empty out
the water that has drained into the
pan, pour quart of fresh clean water
over the peas, empty that out and
pour the peas into the saucepan.
Add one-half cupful Of water and
one teaspoopful Of salt. Set over a
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

WANT TO COL"
Jaw. Mummy. let him come
alongi I'll pull him on the sled"
~ well. " you promise to take
good care Of him. He's really too IT.
Tie to 30 on trip like that"
Can 20. Mummy"
Mrs. williams said YES" but she
felt all along that she would have
done better to say mo-. Still moth
ers the world over like to humor
their little ones.
on ran Nelson to get his warm old
coat. while his big brother Joseph
and bis sister Clarice waited for him.
They were all going into the woods
TO gather holly.
"And wen make wreaths and cv-
erything and the house will look Just
beautiful" explained Clarice.
Come, get on my Sled" said Jo-
seph when Nelson appeared all muf1ied
up to the ears.
Just then they heard a great COM
motion. II was somebody else ask
ing: cant go too?"
"It's Scamp" cried Joseph. Il
must let him out Of the barn."
In another minute they were OF
with Mother waving to them from the
window. There was a light fall OF
snow on the ground and the trees DID
not look quite so bare with little
white trimming. Nelson shouted with
glee as the sled went so quickly and
smoothly over the snow that he felt
a. II he were flying behind Joseph.
lively heels.
The woods looked strange and lone
some but nobody minded that foi
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11
THE JUNIOR COOK
t'Ok THE CHRISTMAS DINNER

moderate fire till boiling hot. Boil.
uncovered. for six minutes, sprinkle a
teaspoonful Of salt over the peas.
shake the pan, cover and keep in
warm place till ready to serve.
Pour the contents Of the can OF beets
directly in a saucepan; add one tea
spoonful of salt and cook for eight
minutes.
Drain the beets by pouring them
through a sieve.
Pile the hot beets in the center Of a
round chop plate that has been
warmed.
Pour the peas in a border around
the edge Of the pile Of beets and
serve at once.
This color combination of red and
green is most attractive and the vege-
tables are a wholesome addition to
the Christmas dinner.
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lis sister, in case he had to.

his sister. in case he had to.
How dark it grew! They both
shouted and called and at last getting
no answer they decided to rest awhile
under a large fir tree whose branches
sweeping near the ground made coy
little shelter from the snow and wind.
I'VE might freeze" said Clarice.
beginning to cry. -
Il have box of matches in my
pocket" replied Joseph. II put them
there as we started out because you
never can tell what might happen"
They hustled around in the dim light
and gathered some dead wood and
Joseph made a nice campfire. Just
as it began to burn brightly and Clar-
ice drew closer to warm her hands
they heard a shout. With right good
will they answered it.
"Hey. there Joe and Clarice!" some
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11
By FRnNk I.SoLnR

two adjacent surfaces square with
each other. This operation will be
eliminated where the patterns ara
made on some material and then
transferred to the wood.
Choose your method and act ac-
cordingiy. Let me caution to be par
ticular with all Of your work. Be-
cause tlee parts are nearly all irrey-
ular in outline, is no reason for slight
ing your work. Remember that I'M
1ess your patterns look like what they
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

with doll In white satin dress
Could you get 1t for her? O thank
you. goodbye" She clapped her
hands gleefully as she skipped back to
tell Gladys-Violet about 1t. I'VE won't
say word to Nurse. but. of course,
Mother must know. She could hardly
wait until she could tell her story.
1T was very nice of you" said
Mother. But how in the world did you
know Uncle-I mean-Santa Claus
number.
Don't you remember you phoned
him yesterday while I was here. l:3
John. Daj's name, that's sasy!"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11
1923 -JOHN"

~ UTSIDE the snow was falling
N softly. the white fakes dancing
and whirling like SO many snowy
" feathers.
Ideal Christmas weather. al Mother
said for Christmas was very near.
,"123 John. please"
Mother was dreadfully busy at the
telephone today. 1923 John. that was
an easy number 123-and Dads name
John!
us this 1913 John. Please. Tell him
Mrs. Norris would like to talk to him.
Oh. how are you. Santa Claus. just
called up to remind you about COM
ing Christmas Eve. / know you have
many engagements. but We can't do
without Santa Claus, you know"
Santa Claus. was Mother really
ltelephoning him. Dolly listened
eagerly. Eyes. she's right here. I'll
ask, and write by tonight's mail. Very
well. Goodbye"
dolly. do you know who that was?'
asked Mother. as she hung up the re-
ceiver.
Eyes," said Dolly. In. a whisper.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11

MOTHER animal for your happy
family! Another addition to
your menagerie!
- Any kind of wood will be sat-
!sIactory for this-choose softwood II
You have it. as you can work It more
easily.
1t several toys are to be made, lay
your patterns out on cardboard. II
you wish to make only one, you may
lay opt directly on the wood. though
to do so will necessitate your having
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-11
SIMPLE SIMON
. IMPLE SIMON
planted

- nickels.
Just to see them grow.
he watered them and weeded them,
And hoed them with hoe. -.
But Simon raised no fortune,
Although his back had cramps.
He should have put hi. money,
In safe War Savings Stamps.
We can make our pennies.
Bring US what we seek,
II we purchase Thrift Stamps.
And auard them every week.
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well darling. Nora shall come and
have tea with you the day after Christ
mas. and tel you If Santa Claus found
her, az you don't want to say anything
to Nurse.S
Nora certainly had wonderful things
10 tell Dolly when she came ON the
appointed day. Not only had Santa
Claus brought her the doll in the white
satin dress. but many other things as
well. including lovely warm coat and
hat. all brown and red, that made her
look like little robin. Mother said.
Wash: 1t perfectly lovely Of
Santa?" whispered Dolly s,eepily that
night. as Mother tucked her up. lam
so glad remembered his number, and
that Nora had happy Christmas aft.
o. all"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-27
NEPHEW IF MURDER VICTIM
NOW CHARGED WITH KILLING

drew money from one Of the banks to
send to Poland for transportation for
his wife and children. On the night OF
the same day thieves entered his home
and stole the money. Belmont county
officials believe the man now In their
custody liz responsible for the double
robbery and murder.
Coroner John r. Wyatt was notified
and took charge of the investigation at
10 o'clock yesterday morning. The cor
oner searched for something tangible
upon which to identify the man or men
responsible for the crime. Following
the investigation held by the coroner
the body was removed TO the Johnson
Undertaking parlors at St. Clairsville
where an inquest will be held today.
The murdered a was known as a
good citizen. He had been q resident
Of Belmont county for ten years and
was well and favorably known In the
vicinity where he resided. He was a
hard worker and by his frugality had
saved q portion of his earnings to bring
his wife and three children to this coun-
try. He Is said to have been OF a good
disposition and would go out OF his way
to assist his friends. Thursday neigh
bors had requested him to assist in
butchering some hogs. He did not ap-
pear and when investigation was made
his lead body was found. The man
must have been dead for a number OF
hours as the body when ound was cold
and stin. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-27
PECk'S BAD BOY
VIM Play . Special Scholar Matinee
After School wednesday

What mSy DO classed as an abundance
Of music and songs supplied especially
for tho offering by the we'll known COM
poser. VIM. B. Friedlander, "peck's Bad
Boy" will be seen and heard at tho
Court Wednesday, December /, where
lovers Of good music and good clean
fun-fun without the slightest tinge Of
vulgarity-will have their most expect
ant wish and taste for this style OF en-
tertainment gratihed. 1t Is a splendid
effort made by Ben Dudley, who sup
piled the book, and a faithful carrying
out by its producers presenting
cast.
Two quartettes. a ladies' and a male,
will be one Of the pleasing quality fea-
lures introduced. Aside from a we'll
written and interesting story connect
Ing q well worked out plot patrons may
expect to see and hear n OF the best
singing organizations render some of
tho prettiest melodies to be heard any
where. "Peck's Bad Boy may lay Just
claim to being ono OF the very few
musical offerings In which the Fried
lander compositions run throughout.
There will be n special matinee at
3:46 for the children.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-27
$500 SUIT
Damage Action Results from 1arnming
and Sinking Wall Plaster DredGs.

4 damage suit for $500 was fled
by the bridgeport Wall Plaster com:
pany against the steamboat Transit
owned and operated by Johnny Kline,
and used as a towboat on the Ohio. river.
under admiralty proceedings, in the Of
fce OF United States Commissions
John H. Conrad, yesterday.
Attachment was served on the Transit
yesterday at Parkersburg by L. S. Depu.
ty Marshal John NJ. Short and the boat
will be held until the owner supplies
bond. Word from the down-rivCr city
last night stated that this was already
under way. The suit Is the outgrowth
uf damages sustained by tho bridgeport
Wall Plaster company,s dredge boat;
which was rammed by the steamer. and
crushed between two barges OF It's town
on November IS. at the northern end OF
Wheeling Island.
The Plaster company officials state
h the machinery on board their
dredge, which was on q reconstructed
barge, Is. unrepairable. and as the
dredge was used to dig sand and gravel
TO supply their demands. they are suf-
fering heavy losses by It's being unable
10 be operated.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-27
THE THEATRES !
Last Performance Of
Good Morning Judge"
At Court Tonight
and Night Performances Wn]
AFFORD Laughs to Big Audiences
Courts Coming Attractions.

Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 20
and so. Tuesday matinee-"Al
Aboard for Cuba" with Jimmie
Hodges and Jean Tynes..
Wednesday, Matinee and Night
-"pecks Bad Boy"
Thursday. Friday and Saturday
Adam and Eva"
December University Con-
cert.
Watch for date Of Ed Wynn'S
Carnival One OF the biggest and
best attractions OF the season.