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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
English to the French.

Many soldiers brought home French
brides and now are busy teaching them
to talk English. One of the mothers
is trying hard to help her daughter-in-
law. Also she is trying to teach her
little French daughter-in-law to cook
American dishes.
The other evening she was showing
her how to cook oatmeal and how to
stir it with spoon.
"You stir it, Josephine" she told
her Remember-stir."
A few minutes later the family dog
walked into the kitchen wagging his
tail in a friendly manner. Josephine
regarded him minute, and then said ::
'Oh, zee-se dog stir wiz his tail"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16

walked. Some dropped on the road,
and when the Germans couldn't make
them get up, they kicked them aside
and we went on. had to carry JAG
ques and he grew very heavy. Final
ly, when | could go no further, lay
down at the side of the way and cud-
died Jacques under me 50 that they
wouldn't see him and take him from
me-"
"0h. look Look g. jacques came
running into the room just as she fin
ished speaking. His yellow curIs were
touseied, his blue eyes shining with
excitement. "See what I've found
ioak!" He shouted and held a dirty
hand out toward his grandmother. ut
was muddy but rubbed it and II
shinesi"
The old woman turned the dull gold
ring over and over.
Don't you like itr' JACQUES Inns
quivered with disappointment.
Like it, like 1t? Yes boy. yes-Oh
yes. Where did you find it,"
"Out there with some little white
something's In the ground. Isn't it
nice?'
There's another one there like it.
Your father wore one too. See II you
can find it. won't you, Jacques?" the
old woman begged the child. another
just like it,"
Another!" he cried. turning to me
and the laughter danced in his face 81
told you I'd lind my treasurer be
boosted and skipped out into the sun.
light
The eyes Of the old woman chung to
her daughters ring. but they were dry,
tragically dry. for she had not more
tears. "Yes," she murmured, '.yes
Jacques has found his treasure"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
SOVIET FINANCES RADICALS.
Funds Given Communists by Envoy
of Lenine and Trotrky.

Chicago.-Ludwig c. A. K Martens,
self-styled soviet ambassador" and
representative of Lenine and Trotzky
in the United States, helped finance
the Communist and Communist Labor
parties in Chicago, according to a
statement given out by Assistant
States Attorney Henry A. Berger.
Berger made the announcement after
examining the archives of the Com
mnnist Labor party, seized at Moline,
Ill, when Edgar Owens, secretary of
the party, was arrested on a warrant
.harging him with violation of the
state anti-sedition law.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16

Il wonder, Mr.. Gloom, if you cannot
help us out?" said the gent whose
countenance was elongated like that
of rare old fiddle. THE name we
have tentatively selected for our or
ganization--the League for the Dis
semination of Appreciation for the
Beautiful Among the Masses-is too
clumsy, although"
"Why not call it the Gimme Gang'?"
interrupted ]. Fuller Gloom. THAT is
about all most of those fiapdoodle
leagues amount to."-Kansas City
Star.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
Kent Waiting.

Better not keep that man waiting
any longer.
why not?" demanded the magnate.
Hes been waiting so long that he
has become acquainted with your ste
nographer. Their acquaintance has
ripened into friendship; love is a nat
ural sequence, marriage follows. and
then you'll be shy Il good stenog."-
Kansas City Journal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
Revolt Spreads in Bulgaria.

Geneva,-The revolutionary move
ment in Bulsaris is spreading among
peasants and workingmen, according
to Belgrade advices received here.
King Boris and the royal family are
said to be secluded in the palace.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
senator klna sill tlopefuI.

Washington, Senator King of Utah
is one Of the optimistic Democrat
senators in Washington who believe
there is still a chance of securing rat.
lfieation of the peace treaty with rss,
eryations
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
PUT BLAME ON REBELS.
Americans Disregarded Warnings, De-
clare carranza Followers

Mexico City,. J. Roney and Earl
Boles, Americans who met death in
the Tampico region early this month,
We're killed by rebels after having dis
regarded warnings from local authori-
ties who advised them not to venture
in lawless regions alone, according to
kilograms from state officials at Tam
pico given out by the interior depart
ment. They were shot by outlaws on
the seashore between camps belonging
to the International and Transconti-
mental Oil companies, it is said.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
Auto Bandits secure Rich Booty.

Philadelphia. Thee automobile
bandits broke show window in a
jewelry store and got away with jew
elry valued at $4,000, while po-
liceman and the store detective stood
only twenty yards away.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
Shooting in Wyoming.

Douglas, Wyo.-George Osborne,
manageisof ranch owned by Govern
or Carey of Wyoming, was shot and
dangerously wounded on the streets of
Douglas by David Knighten,, wealthy
stoekgrower.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
A Preference.

Knicker-America is the melting
pot.
Bocker-Fine, but we'd rather be
the sugar bowl.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
ASPIRIN
Introduced by ~Bayeg" to Physicians In 1900

You want genuine Aspirin--the
Aspirin prescribed by physicians
for nineteen years. The narne
"Bayer" means the true, verdi
famous Aspirin. proved safe by
millions of people.
Each unhroken package of
sBayer Tablets Of Aspirin" con-
tains proper directions for Colds,
Headache, Toothsche, Earache,
Aspirin Is trade mark of Bayer Mauufs.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16

Neuralgia, Lumbago, Rheumatism,
Neuritis and for Pain generally
Always say "Bayer" when buy
ing Aspirin. Then look for the
safety "Bsyer Cross on the pack
age and on the tabIets.
Handy tin boxes of twelve tab
let's cost but few cents. Drug.
gists also sell larger packages.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
Did His Best.

Sallie SLIM saw Jack put his arm
around you.
Addie Pose-You didn't, either.
Sallie-Well, then, as far around as
he could get it.-Boston Transcript.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16

The drummer should not try to beat
the drum to beat the band.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
!. : :

win reduce Inflamed, Strained,
Swollen Tendons, Ligaments,
orMuscies. Stops the lamenessand
pain from Spiint, Side Bone or
Bone SPAWN. No blister, no hair
gone and horse can be used. 50. so a
bottle at druggists or delivered. De-
scribe your case for special instruc-
q interesting horse Book 2 r Free.
#BlNE, JR.. the antiseptic liniment for
", reduces Strained, Torn Liga-
Swollen Glands, Veins or Muscles,
suta. Sores. Ulcers. Aflays pain. Piles
#G.P.D.F- $40 Temple Street, Springfield Mass
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16

Love is never found by seeking and
never stays for pleading.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16

Grumbling doesn't pay. 1t only
makes the hard job harder.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
Still Left.

rs there anything about here with
a kick?" Sure; there's Bill Jones
ex-army mule" ......
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
'k-Headache,
Indigestion,
Biliousness

Apckton, Calf :-'fFor constipation,
lex headache, for an inactive liver.
Indigestion and biliousness, there is
Ning to equal DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Nts. / have tried other things but
the Pellets best of any. "-MRs. IF.
FIELD, 800 s. Grant st.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16

Equally plaphanous.

n Equally Diaphanous.
suzz " calculated Mrs. Waw-
4 the midst of her perusal of the
paper. 1T says here that an
w soap bubble is only one five
VII OF an inch thick. That's
Thin, isn't itY'
youp!' replied honest Farmer
NJ. About as thin, should
young Gabe Gawk's excuse that
|hts to talk hoss-swap with me.
re comes over to set up along
u Hettie Jane. kansas City
#times hard kicking win remedy
III cold feet"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1920-01-16
Fter L.aGrippe
roubles of Stomach :
and Liver

! Angeles, CALI. :sT win gladly
IL the relief and cure DIR. Pierce's
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
HUBERT NJ A.
NOT BIG ENOUGH
Plans Already Afoot for En-.
gagement Soon After
Formal Opening,

Al the formal opening Monday OF the
new railway Y, NJ. c.. A., building by the
Rock Island railroad at Hubert, Ark,
for the employees or the company at the
terminal at a cost Of s6b, oO0. plans were
discussed for enlarging the building at
once. the facilities thought to haVe been
adequate for many years already being
insufficient, so popular has the insti-
tuition become with the employees.
Representatives Of the International
II. NJ. G, A, committee present declared
that the Hubert Y, NJ E., 4. was the
most modern and best equipped railway
Y, NJ. C. A, building in the United
States, The comfort OF the employees
was. the predominattng thought Of the
Rock Island officials and the company's
architects were highly successful in
meeting this end In their designs OF the
building.
Large screened in porches will add to
the attractiveness Of the building in
the hot summer months, and by a
unique arrangement OF French panel
doors the entire dormitory can be
thrown into an omen air sleeping porch.
A. y. Aiken. president of the ST. Louis
Traffic league, attended the opening
as the personal representative Of T. NJ.
Beacon. Of Chicago. general manager
OF the Rock Island lines, who was an
able to he present.
"The Rock Island railroad officials
recognize today as they have never done
before" declared Mr.. Aiken. that the
company has an investment in their
men as well as in their physical prop
critics, They are beginning to realize
that they have a responsibility for the
physical and moral welfare Of their en-
ployes. Simon Legree's business Is
Business was a slogan under which
sweat shops, fire trap tenement houses,
and tnsanitary conditions Of employ
ment were allowed to flourish, The
last decade has seen such ~atroCious. I'M
christian practices in big business pass
out, while the modern phase OF bust
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
PEACE treaty
DELAY HAMPERS
j. s. BUSINESS

NEW YORK. Jan. 14-investment Of
American capital IN foreign COZ ntTies
is being delayed by the failure Of the
United states TO ratify the peace treaty.
Secretary Of Commerce Alexander de-
clared today In an address to the Amer
tion, II the peace treaty were rati-
fled and the league Of nations in OPP
Grafton he said, American investors
would have greater confidence In put
ting their money into foreign securi-
ties"
No immediate solution Of the prob
lem OF European credits Is in sight,
Mr.. Alexander asserted. but financial
aid for the reconstruction Of European
countries must be extended by private
American Investors and not by the
government
Because Of the limited amount Of
capital available in Europe the United
States must be prepared to finance a
large part Of the development Of the
Resources and industries OF the Latin
American republics. MIR. Alexander
pointed out. But investments IN Latin
America should be confined TO enter
prtses that viii In the shortest time
produce commodities most in demand
In the world at tho present, he stated.
As examples OF enterprises best suit
able for the investment of American
capital, MIR. Alexander suggested the
extension Of railroads IN the republic of
Honduras, which would open up large
areas OF cattle producing country. \
railroad from Lake Nicaragua to the
Atlantic coast would develop rich dis
tricta in both Nicaragua and Salvador,
he said, and extension Of railroads in
SOUTHERN Brazil into the state Of Mat
10 Crosse would open up an area twice
as large aS Texas. capable Of support
ing immense herds Of cattle,
Predicting an easing of the foreign
exchange situation because OF the
marked tendency in recent months to-
ward increasing the imports into the
| United States. the secretary asserted
that although viewed with alarm In
some quarters, larger imports may. es-
pocially insofar as they tend to relieve
the foreign exchange situation, have a
beneficial effect upon our foreign trade
as a whole"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14

A tremendous coat clearance sweeps through. the big third floor gar
ment section like a giant broom, carrying before it every single coat in Our
entire stock at amazingly low prices, Hundreds and hundreds of beautiful
coats go into this sae-evey material that is good-evey color that is
fashionable-every size.
Swagger sport coats, those clever short models that are so be-
coming to young foks-ful length winter coats warmly interhned
sturdy storm breakers-dressy models with snug-Httng, convert
ihe conars-and every other good style.
Coats of bolivia, cameIs hair, bokara, broadcoth, sVertones, tinsel
tones, wool veIours, goldtones, keHeys, pushes-some Of practically every
thing that's smart and good looking. Many of these coats have fine fut
collars and nearly all are lined with fancy silks Of superior quality,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
ELK BATTLES BARBED
WIRE FENCE; KILLED

PIERRE, s. D., Jan. 1.-THE big
buck elk, king Of Scotty Phillips herd
last battle. A barbed-wire fence was
victor in tho struggle to the death.
The buck was absolute In its doni-
nation OF the buffalo and elk herds.
Several bull huffaloes of the largest
ranch in America attempted to match
their strength against the king. but
they were ANONYMOUSLY routed,
Finally. the elk took a violent dis
like to the heavy wire fence surround
ing the ranch. 1t attempted to clear
it, but the fence was too high, and the
elk landed squarely or the top barbs,
After a terrific struggle tho elk tore
itself from the tangle OF wire and died
of its wounds.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
CANADIAN BUSINESS
PAST TWO YEARS SAME

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan, 1t.-Practically
no difference has been officially noted
between Canadian business for 1919
and 1918, Trade figures for the past
year are semiofficially given as So
$50, 900, 600, Official figures for the first
II months Of 1919 showed the total to
be slightly over the two billion dollar
mark
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
r. r. HAS BIG LAZ

HICKORY, y. G., Ian. 1i.-Damago
caused by fire last night in the caro-
lima Il Northwestern railway station
at Maiden, near here, was estimated to-
day at $780, 0o. Freight destroyed in
Cluded about so bales Of cotton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
WARSHIP OFF POLA

PARIS, Jan. a. (Havas)-An Amer.
lean warship has been anchored off
Poia, the former Austrian naval base
in the Adriatic. according to advIces re-
Ceivcd here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14

ness recognizes the humanities OF life,
and touches all sides OF human better
ment."
A large delegation Of railway off
cials, Y. NJ. c. A. representatives and
business men from Little Rock were
present at the opening, as we'll as many
from Memphis,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14
Up to $685. 90
COATS
at 500
Up to $500
COATS
at
All of Our Finer Goats Radically Reduced ,

This is the one big, irresistible coatbuyng opportunity Of the winter
season! Prices are down to zero-they cannot possibly go lower. A sale
that should appeal to every woman who has need for a new coat, or who
will need one next season. Coats OF such good quality materials, such de
srabe styles, so beautifully made-wll never be so low again.
You'll never again have a chance 0 pick from such wonderful assort-
ments of high-class garments at anything like these low prices. If you
really want a ew coat-f you want to save money on THE KIND OF
COAT you want-ths is for YOU.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-14

Apply Flumonia Salve for deep colds
and breathe easy. adv.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-29
Cost of Living Scars Despite Palmer
Hopes.

-nR%(D~~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-29
DO YOU KNOW THEM?

| desire to know tho whereabouts
OF my mother, sister or brother.
When | left home, they were living
at Apple Grove, Louisa County. Va.
My mothers name is Eliza Dickerson,
Henrietta Dickcrson, Kate Dickcrson,
Mary Tyler and Matte Dickcrson,
Aionzo Dickerson, Richard Dickerson
pnd Clarence Dfckcrson are relatives
My name Was Mary Alice Dickerson.
Any one knowing the whereabouts
or any Of them Will please commun-
icatc with MRS. MARY A. THOMAS.
912 w. Chaplinc ST., Wheeling, Yves,
Virginia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-29


Insulting White Woman.
Tampa, Fla, May S.-Riddled by
forty or fifty bullets, the body OF ali
unidentified Negro porter was found
beside the Lakcland-Barto@ road,
,,bOul S miles from the former city
shortly before midnight. The m"n
vas porter OH Atlantic Coast Line
tram No. 2, northbound and was tax
cn .lom his train when it passed
iakciard ;.out 1880 =. NJ. when ii
young white woman cnroutr TO Bar
tcw stated that he had insultcd nar.
she proceeded to Barlow and sen,
Chief Deputy Sheriff Clyde Olj,e
back for the Negro.
The deputy later stated he Va
;,lrnc with the handcuflcd Negro
driving to Barlow, when overtaken,
by three white auto loads of armed
men, who demanded the black and
ordered the officer to proceed on his
way.
a card bsidc the Negroes body bore
the legend, '"rhis is what you get
for insulting a white woman
The Bee ascertained that this por
ter, whose name is Scott and who
resides IN thlS city, threatened 10
report this white man and woman !;
that he accepted consideration to
keep his mouth closed. A telegram
was sent to the next station that Il
Negro had insultcd Il white woman .
Scott had offered no insult, but had
merely threatened to report the two
after he had consented to keep the
affair Il secret, and he was lynched
Scott asked permission from the
mob to be allowed to write Il letter
TO his wife. He was told that 1t
would 10 no good because he was
going to be lynchcd. He was taken
from the car and lynChcd. His body
was brought to this city and buried
Thursday. He was Il prominent Elk
and Il highly respectable citizen.
Washington, ID. G. Bee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-29
DO YOU KNOW THGNI2

l desire to know the whereabouts
OF my relatives. My brother by faith.
ct was named Tom Friend, my sic.
ter, Laura Friend and another Anna
Friend, brother named Philip
Friend. The last time I healH about
them, they were living near Central.
ia. Their mothers name before mar
riagc was Glass. When | heard abouk
Tom last, he was in Norfolk. Any in,
formation concerning them will be
thankfully received by Henry Fl.
Friend. Lafcrty, Ohio.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-29

Washington, >May.-'rhe United Stat
es Departmcnt of Labor has come for
ward with proof that the cost Of liv
ing has more than doubled during
The Wilson administration in spite
of promises made to reduce them.
AS the result of lack OF team work
between Attorney General Palmer,
who, during tho past ten months,
has been declaring on tho stump
that he will give old II. G. l.. Il jolt
that will drive it to its lair, and
Ike Department of Labor, which con
tinucs to provo his promises to be
buncombc, the Democratic leaders
arc worried. They don't want to stop
Palmer from holding out the hope
that he will bring prices down and
relieve the voter and they don't sec
how they can stop the Department
from printing the statistics. Mean
while the national campaign is com
ing on apace.
detail charges in the cost of living
.durins' this fiveycar period forj
fourteen industrial centres on the
Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and the
Great Lakes. Tho highest percent
tSoS VI "dS lot.St lol l)ctIt H.
Tho next highest was 1868 for Nor
folk. Now York ranked third. The
total increase In each of the other
cities listed is given as follows:
Portland Maine, 91.59; Boston 90.
20; Philadelphia 96,49; Baltimore,
9S.40; Savannah, 96.GS; Jacksonville,
1924; Mobile. 94.54; Houston 101.
&c; Chicago, 100.G1; Cleveland 95.05;
and Buffalo 1926.
Representative Carl w Riddict OF
Montana has sought to expose the
hypocrisy Of the Administration by
the following resolution:
Whereas, the primary causes of
the high cost Of living due to and
correctiblc by administrative action,
arc
/. Government eXtrayagrance and
waste, creating fictitious prices and
causing heavy taxation to be loaded
on the cost Of the necessities OF
life;
2. The purchase and boarding by
the War Department Of vast quaint
ties of food, clothing, and other ma
terials acquired at profiteer prices
and causing general prices to rise in
sympathy;
3.The expectation in vast quanti-
ties Of necessities for the relief Of
foreign populations, thus decreasing
the supply of staples in the United
States;
4. The continued initiation of the
currency under the management OF
the Federal Reserve Board, causing
depreciation of the value OF the
dollar;
S. The encumbering of the pay roll
with hordes Of unnecessary and III
productive government employees;
T therefore,, be it
6. The failure and refusal Of the
Federal statutes prohibiting combina
items in unfair restraint of trade:
administrator INTO enforce existing
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House
Of Representatives of the United
States Of America in Congress as
sembled that the President is hereby
requested to employ the means direct
ly within his power for the relief Of
the people Of the United States from
exploitation by profiteers and
high living costs imposed by admin
istrativc methods before asking Con
gress for additional legislation which
will be powerless to remedy the sit
uation, in the fact Of the failure and
neglect Of the executive department
to utilize the means of relief within
its Immediate power.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-29
STOP! LOOK! READ
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Planots nav be obtained from @
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Atlantic City, N. J.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-29

Doubled During Past Five Years of
Administration Promises to Vot-
erS to Reduce 1t.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-29
THU MOB IN FLORIDA.

Colorcd Man Taken From Car and
Lynched Because He Threatened
to Expose lWrong-ChargeI With
Insulting White Woman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-29
VICTORY CAMPAIGN FOR THREE
THOUSAND NEW MEMBERS
ENDING
THE OLD RELIABLE" STATE GRAND LODGE,
Independent Order Of Good Samaritans and
Daughters OF Samaria

ITO carry forward the work Of and Reform In
STATE GRAND LODGE No. g. of VIRGINIA the Subordinate
its Jurisdiction
obligations
look after sick them
sick member when needed
follow
buried