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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
Apple Culture.

DR.. w. NJ. Bigham of Kerrville has
been practicing medicine in Shelby
county for 80 years. In recent years
he has been experimenting in fruit
growing. Visitors to the Tri- State
fair this year will recall his splendid
exhibits in the horticultural building.
DR.. Bigham's son. a graduate of the
University of Tennessee, was in
charge of the building.
An orchard of ~ acres this year
yielded DR.. Bigham 40 per cent on
valuation OF $500 an acre. He did
not sell his apples at retail for eight
or nine dollars, as they are bringing
in Memphis today, They yielded him
approximately a dollar a bushel
The doctor believes he has discov-
cred a remedy that will relieve the
farmers of his section from the af-
Fiction of low priced cotton. He pro-
poses to go into the fruit growing
business on a large scale. He and
some friends have obtained an option
On 500 acres near Kerrville. 20 miles
from Memphis on the Jefferson Davis
highway, His proposition is to stock
two-thirds of the orchard with apple
and one third with peach trees. This
will mean that there will he about
the same number of trees, as 100
peach trees can be planted to the.
acre, while only about 90 apple trees
can he planted to the acre.
DR.. Bigham has prepared some in
teresting statistics on apples in this
section. He has found that the Mem
phis public consumes about 100000
worth Of apples annually. 1t requires
! 400 freight cars to bring into Mem
phis the apples that are consumed
every year.
He grows successfully in a Small
orchard, seven or eight varieties, and
it is his opinion that with an orchard
Of the dimensions that he proposes,
the Memphis territory within the
next four years would be well sup
piled from the product Of Shelby
county.
The present situation with regard
to the cotton market makes it oppor-
tune for the people to cast about for
other and more profitable crops to
produce.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
STARS INCLINE
DON'T COMPEL
HOROSCOPE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER s, 1920,

copyright, 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndcate)
This should be a fortunate day &C
cording TO astrology. The sun and Nep-
tune are in benefic aspect. Venus is
adverse.
For most activities today the Stars
are favorable, making for friendly in
tercourse, pleasant companionship and
serene mind.
1t is a fortunate sway under which to
visit friends and relatives. especially
those whose favor is especially advan-
tageous.
The churches should benefit from
this sway, which makes the mind alert
and quick to accept good influences
Preachers should find congregations eX-
ceedingly responsive.
There is a sign read, as presaging
Americans will benefit.
While the seers seeGn to presage new
wealth from oil, the signs indicate, also,
extension OF its use to an unprecedented
degree.
The seers foretell that scientific in
vestigation Is to take the place of
psychic experiments to such an extent
that absolute knowledge concerning oc-
cult things will be attained
Women are subject to unfriendly in
fluences today. They should avoid in
itiative in all important matters.
IT is not lucky dM for love affairs
and engagements NAVE today are not
likely to be lasting
Marriage laws are to be assailed and
there is to be agitation concerning ex-
listing conditions, the seerS forecast
Warning is given that women will in
cur serious criticism by business meth
DDS that arc different from the estab-
lished code.
All the signs seem to indicate great
progress on the part Of women in bust
ness. One will attain supreme place
as finanCier.
A political leader among the new
voters will achieve fame, owing to some
radical movement which she will lead
Persons whose birthdate it Is should
pursue an even way during the COM
ing year. Those who are employed will
be promoted
Children born on this day will be for
tunate in their undertakings Girls
have the augury Of romantic and happy
marriage,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
FOR THE
COMING DAY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1870.

Copyright 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
Uranus reigns in evil place early in
the morning, but later astrologers read
that the planet changes to- benefic as
pect. The sun and Jupiter are mildly
| adverse
IL is rule held fortunate for expert
ments of every sort and inventors
should greatly benefit.
There is a lucky sign for travel after
midday, but pleasure trips are likely
to be more fortunate than those with
business aims.
The. planetary rule is held to dis
turb the public mind, causing sharp
changes Of opinion and a continued at
titude of criticism.
Both men and women in public life
may suffer severely from hostile COM
ments on their best service.
Railways have the progHostication of
success and profit. A high official will
receive great honor it is predicted.
During this CONFORMATION there may
be a strong tendency toward romance
and its counterfeit Love affairs are
not well directed under this govern
ment of the stars, which is Supposed to
encounter fickleness.
Again there is a sinister sign for all
mat pertains to the ancient state Of
kings Spain, as well as Greece, is sub
Ject to menacng influences.
Affairs in Turkey will require care
full handling on the part of Great Brit
ain, the seers forecast.
Wall street will be extremely active
next month, and it is prophesied thaf
more than one furry in stocks will en-
liven the winters financial history
Earthquakes are foretold for the third
degree OF west longitude
The eliminating position of Neptune
in seXtile to Mercury and in trine to
Mars is interpreted as encouraging the
growth of democratic ideals in Great
Britain.
travel and enjoy changes that will be
favorable in the coming year. Specu-
latiOn will he unfortunate
Children born on this day will be
quick and clever and exceedingly per-
severing in all probability. They usual
ly are very sefreHant and successful.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
Twice Told Tales ~: i:
News Of Memphis
rs Vars Ago.
DECEMBER 4. 1895.

DECEMBER q, 1895.
Charley Frank left last night to at
tend the meeting of the Southern Base
ball league in Atlanta today. Fans
VIII know In few days what is In
store for them in 1896.
DR. John ], Tigert. of Vanderbilt uni
yersty Of Nashville. passed through
Memphis his/morning en- route home
from a trip through the West.
\, +, Crawford, of Atlanta, Miss.
q member OF his states legislature, was
at the Peabody Yesterday.
Frederick Warde and his large COM
pany will appear at the Grand opera
house for an engagement Of three per
formanCes Of classic drama next Tues
day and Wednesday.
The Washington Democratic club
meets tomorrow night in the criminal
courtroom.
George Jessie and Miss Maggie Good
win were married at the Clarendon ho-
tc last night by Squire Garvin. The
bridegroom is employed in the bridge
department. Of the Iron Mountain rail-
road, and the bride is the daughter OF
b. v Goodwin, Of Earle, Ark
The bonds Of the Gayoso Hotel com
pany viii not be sold today as adver-
tscd. The sale has been stopped by
an injunction Of chancery court, Part
II. The bonds are held by the Con-
tinental National bank.
Miss Edna Ogg. charming niece of
Mrs, b. 7. Mallory, who has been visit
ing IN the city for the past two months,
left for her home in stanton, Va, last
night accompanied by her cousin, Miss
Virginia Mallory,
Dr William r. Hamilton promi-
ncnt physician Of Pittsburgh, Pa, was
at the Peabody Yesterday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
News OF Memphr
10 Years Ago.
DECEMBER 4. 1910.


Complying with their annual custom
members Of the Memphis Lodge Of
Elks No. 81 yesterday afternoon at
tended the Lodge OF Sorrow" a SER
vice commemorating the lives Of those
members who have passed away.
According to John NJ Dean. first
reader Of the Christian Science church
in Memphis there win be no successor
to Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy, founder
and leader Of the church, whose death
occurred At her home Chestnut Iiill.
Boston, Mass, yesterday
The municipal government has ac-
cepted q bid which may revoluttonjze
the system OF paving for the city streets.
According to city Engineer j. H.
Weatherford, the successful bidder viii
commence work onfthe paving Of Madi-
son avenue about Jan. !. CreOsoted
yellow pine blocks will he used In the
work
A c. Wiedense, Of Proctor Ark for
merry cashier AT the Hotel Gayoso, and
Miss Xeller Serrer, n nurse Of this city,
were the principals In unique we'd
ding ceremony AT the Overton park Zoo
yesterday The couple was married in
the hall Of the Carnovra building ~
fore the astonished gaze Of lions, pan
theirs and leopards, who were tho only
witnesses besides Rev c. H. Martin,
pastor of the LenoX Methodist church,
who performed the ceremony,
Through the courtesy Of the Majestic
Amusement company News Scimtar
newsboys viii be given free exhibit
ton at the Majestic theater No, ? to-
day The subject Of the film is, Boy
CITY and It's Management which
shows the town near CharlevoiN, Mich.
miniature city managed and gov
erned by boys, who conduct their own
courts and handle affairs as in the
larger cities.
& dSlS@htful box party was given at
the Orpheum theater this afternoon by
Mrs. Ed Goldsmith in honor OF her sis
ter. Miss Mildred Landman, and her
popular guest Miss Blanche Wolff, OF
Montgomery, Ala
Mrs G. Miller Wolfe has as her guest
her son. Mr.. Charles II. Lyman. OF
Plainfield, N. J.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04


Wait until you have saved enough to
start home and are able to finish what
you have started By this / mean that
''should the need arise our parents Will
be able to take care of us. You may
be sure the need will arise in which
you will-need help If you expect to de-
pend entirely upon your salary of Sl75
per month. You should begin to save
as much as possible out of your salary
and Law aside a certainN amount for
the home and furnishingsM DOUBTLESS
your parents will help you, but do not
depend upon some one else to finish
what you have started. l am sure your
girl will approve of waiting year or
so until, something has been set aside
for the home.
Dear Mrs. Thompson-What am to
do7 | am married business man and
have a beautlfut home. dress up my
her a s55 suit, love her but she
doesn't love me, so she says | am 81
and she is 20. She Is a country girl
and love and worship her. My life Is
a perfect misery to me. ! let her 90
home to see her parents whenever she
Wishes, thinking that might cause her
to love me, put 1t doesn't, Maybe you
could write Rer and give her some ad-
Vice thatl would cause her to love me.
LONELY CHARLIE.
You have INDUCED your wife too
much and she is spoiled girl. My
advice is that you go to her parents
and talk to. them and see if you can
in making your wife stay with you.
Be good and kind to her, but very firm
Perhaps you need to dress UP more and
make yourself attractive in looks DO
you keep shaved and wear fresh cloth
ing? Do you ever Offer to take your
- s0A al ar do
you content yourself with sitting dumbly
at home in the evenings and allow
ing her to get lonely and bored? Try
and be interested in her kin folks since
you have none of your own. When
She goes to visit them again. you go
along too, and make yourself SO agree
able that they will all be glad you
came. Or better still. invite her people
over for Christmas and have jolly
time together.
Dear Mrs. Thompson--i amt very
much In love, with a girl 10 years OLD.
Her mother objects to me going with
her home. But when ! am away talks
about me to others and watches me
very closely when | am In the girls
company. She not only watches me,
but every one else that goes with the
girl. When the girl goes gut the nhotn-
er must 90, whether eonVenisnt, or not;
What must | dot ANXIOUS.
The mother realizes that her daugh-
ter is too young to be receiving the
attentions of boys and is perhaps quite
anxious that she should be properly
chaperoned at all times. Since she
does not object only to your atten-
tions, but to all who call on her daugh-
ter, my advice Is that you continue to
go to see the girl unless the mother
forbids your coming. The way to win
the approval of the mother is to always
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04

be especially courteous and considerate
of her as well >as the girl and snow
the mother that you are the one young
man in whom she can place her conn !
denoe. l think the mother Is quite KIND.
to allow you boys to see the girl az
all. So make the most of this privilege
and do not abuse it, Would that more
mothers were as careful Of their daugh +
tiers. l quite approve her course
Dear Mrs. Thompson-klndly suggest
some amusements and refreshments toF
a 1o-year-old boys party? Also tell mi
where to obtain information for or
qanlzinu a camp fire? am "a year,
old. How is my writing?
Send out incitations to come to "a
animal party" When all have ar
rived the hostess will hand around en-
velopes, one for each, containing
puzzle animal which has been cut from
picture books. Squares of white papep
are given and a tube of paste pro
vided. When the puzzle is completed
it is pasted on the white paper and
a prize awarded to the, one who fin
ishes first. The animals should all bG
covered with red paper which the host
ess must paste on before cutting mtg
the puzzles, so THAT all will be alikeI
The name of the one making the AM
NAL should be written on the white
on the wall, making gay array. the
prizes should be candy mice IN boxes
and various kinds Of animal candy
boxes (filled)
Next provide sauare bits Of card,
board with a toothpick and q stick Of
chewing gum. Have the children chew
the latter until the right consistency
to work And then have them make into
any animal they choose, putting 1t on
the cardboard base. Place these won J
derful creations on table and let tAe
children guess what animal they are
supposed to be.
Next the hostess will take the Chi (
dren into a room called the ZOO,
where they should be given catalogs
bearing the names of the animals
the list below The objects represen
ing these animals are in cunning lttle
cages made OF boxes with cords draw r
neatly in rows across the front. sign
are placed around the walls like thesef
"Do not feed the monkeys, Please az
not tease the elephant" Beware u
bickpockets" The hostess should haYS
some small child pass pop corn anq
Rata ladys hair roll. Porcupine-
a piece of pork, a pinstick, a letter
Mink-an ink bottle and letter M VOL
"a letter + covered with wool. Cham
ois-a piece Of chamois skin, KID
a Nkid glove Hyena-the letters p y y
"a G. A. r. badge and the letter ~
Lynx-a piece of chain. Herring
lady's ring. Perch-a perch from
birds cage Butterfly dish of butt
. ter with a fly in it.
The prize should be a bronze pape
Write to Camp Fire Girls, 46l Fourt4
avenue, New York city. Your hand
writing is very good for your age, Blu
can be improved by practice
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
A Wise Move,

Secretary of State Colby, dis
patches state. viii leave Washington
Friday for Norfolk. from which port
he plans to sail aboard the battle
ship Florida for Brazil. Uruguay and
the Argentine. This is move in
the right direction, and is prece-
dent that it is to be hoped the in
coming secretary will adopt.
Whatever makes for better rela-
tons between the United States and
Central and South American repub-
lies should be encouraged. There
has been too much suspicion and dis
trust Of the North American re-
public" or Colossus of the North"
as they term US, and our friends to
the south. European nations, notably
Germany, for their own selfish i'm
'terests have done all in their power
to encourage this distrust, and have
met with appreciable success.
European nations, too are doing
all in their power to cultivate friend
ly relations--with an eye, of course.
on possible exports--and sending
over many Of their prominent and
influential men. The duke of the
Abruzzi a short time ago paid visit
to the Italian colonies Of Argentina,
Chile and Brazil; later the king of
Belgium was the avant courier of his
progressive and brave little nation
Sweden, Holland and other states
have sent special delegations, and
the king and queen of Spain are
planning a trip to the new Ell Dorado.
Indeed, Spanish papers are openly
advocating a zollverein between New
Spain and the old.
Every nation has been cultivating
friendship-and trade-with the rich
nations to the south, except ourS
selves, and it is a loss that comes
Jul O"Il pSI-
rotary Colby has made move in the
right direction, and one that every
business man in the cogntry should
applaud. 1t is not too late for us to
rectify the mistake we have made in
the past, but the golden opportunity
will not always be with us.
The South is directly interested in
South and Central America, more so
than any other section of our coun-
try. 1t is from Southern ports that
the bulk Of our products will be sent
1t is to Southern schools that ambi-
tious South American youths will
come for their education, and it is
Southern seeds and Southern genius
that our neighbors will call for If
more intimate rtlations are estab-
Ished
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
PLANE COMPANY FAILS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4.--The L. "
f. Engineering company. Of Colleg
Point, Long Island, a $1,000,00O air
craft corporation, has filed petitiol
for voluntary receivership, AM
Federal Judge julius M. Mayer APP
pointed Ernest Whitbeck received
Failure of the United States gov
eminent to give proper protectlol
and encouragement" to the aircrat
industry was blamed for the con
porations financial embarrassment
in a statement authorized by Receiv
mr. Whttheck.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
REDUCES HoUSEWORk
TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT

This is the end accomplished
when a study is made of the av-
erage household. and it Is rear
ranged from the standpoint or
convenience and efficiency,
Did you ever stop to think how
much time on her feet, how many
miles of walking, would he saved
the cook If the kitchen cabinet
were arranged for her with every
article she needs in its place, and
a comfortable stool drawn up in
front?
We offer a free booklet issued
by the department of agriculture
which tells what kind of cabinet
to buy--or how to make one
Cheaply.
1t also tells how to make fire
less cooker. "a drainer that does
away with drying dishes, SER
vice tray. an iceless refrigerator
a shower bath, an evaporator.
When the housewife learns to
do her work with less effort, she
has more time for recreation.
Frederic j, Haskin, director The
Memphis News Scimitar Infor-
nation Bureau, Washington,
ID. c.:
| inclose herewith two cents In
stamps for return postage on a
free copy of the booklet, Home
ConvenienCes,"
Name .,,..,,,........
Street NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
CITY neutrality-suspicious.
state '''''''''''''' .'''''.'.'''
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04

was that those who were endeavorin1
to uphold the hands Of PresfuenI
Cleveland when that great and pal
triotic statesman was trying to main
tain the doctrine Of sound moneI
were read out for their loyalty to 4
Democratic president, while this veal
those who were endeavoring TO pref
serve our constitution were the oneI
to be placed beyond the pales Of thI
party. Strange as it may appeal
most of those leading in the 1921
reading out were engaged in thu
same business in 1916.--Vicksburt
(Miss) Herald.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
COUPLE FREED.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 4.-Charges
of murder against Victor Check and
his wife, Belle Check, in connection
with the death of Checks father,
Thomas ]. Check, of Topeka, Kas,
here Nov. 10, were dismissed by JUS
tiCe of the Peace Charles de Sales
Wheeler, at the conclusion OF the
examination of Mr.. and
Mrs. Check.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
LUMBER MILLS CUT.

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 4.--Six O
the largest lumber mills here hav
announced reduction in wages of q
to 80 cents day. In announcing TIL
cut to the several thousand employee
affected, the mills declared that re
auctions were necessary owing to TIN
slump in the lumber market and Y
advances in freight rates.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04

ElltJ island authorities started the
ball rolling with 17-cent meals, and
now the Chicago board OF educa-
ton announces lunches for 3 and
5 cents. In Memphis one is still able
to get fairly good lunch for a dollar,
Notwithstanding many items Of food
continue to advance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
Man Makes Salary of
S1z5:Sh0uMHe Wed?
BY MRS ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs. Thompson--I am nearyr2O years Of age
good family and possessing morals little above the aver
age Job paying $175 month and have good home
This my side Now for hers She fair maiden Of l9
years. of wetodo family perfect character and very
sensible Do you think advisable that we should get
married now or wait few years. Our parents both able
to take care of us should the need OF both
love each other very dearly Please let know do not
wish to start something am unable to finish?
$500 q AJrTICI CC
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-04
COX LIFE DEMOCRAT.

NEW YORK, Dec 4.-Gov. Cox
Of Ohio. defeated Democratic nom I
inee for president, has accepted a
life membership in the National
Democratic club. 81 feel highly COM
'plimented TO be made a life member
Of the club said Gov. Cox in his
letter of acceptance. 1T has had a
useful career"
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-03-04

The Times phone number is 81
Get the habit of calling up.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-03-04
Meinke H. Weimers.

Meinke H. Weimers, for the last rs
years a resident OF Bates county, Mo-,
was suddenly called hence by death.
Alter a short illness, lasting about a
week, he died on Friday, Feb. ~.
1920. Mcinke H. Weimers was born
in Bagband, Germany, on the 3Ist OF
August, I84o. At the age of 26 years
he came to America and chose this as
his permanent home. He first settled
in illinois, where he married Mar
garet Schoon in 1880. From this
union ? children were born, daugh-
tiers and 2 sons, who are all living.
From Illinois he moved to Nebraska
and finally to Missouri, where he
spent the last IS years of his life. He
died in the Lord, having brought his
age up to 70 years, months and 20
days. A wife and seven children, be-
sides many friends and relatives re-
main to mourn his loss. On Sunday,
the 2oth of February, 1920, the last
services were performed in the pres
ence of a host of friends and rela-
tiyes. y
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-03-04
North New Home.

Mrs. Homer Lincndoll and Mr.
Albert Lincndoll and baby spent las,
"Wednesday with Mrs. Mccormack.
Bert keeton and vile from / !
Dorado Springs are visiting wi:h
John Phelps and wife and other rel
atives.
Mrs. Homer LING pdoll was called
to Platte City Friday to attend Tie
funeral OF her niece. She was accom-
panied by her son, Albert. and dauel-
ter, Mrs. Orval Pickett
Milt Reeves has purchased a ,lev
car.
Bud Berry and family visited with
Tom Chandler and wife Sunday.
Mrs. Grover McCaughcy and Chi
dren and bud Moss spent Sunday at
Brick McCaughey's.
Orval Pickett and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mccormack visited Thursday at
Brick McCaughey's.
Milt Reeves and wife spent Sunday
with her brother, Free Stanfill and
wife, north of Virginia.
Mrs Cliff Chart and daughter spent
Sunday with her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. keeton.
Bert keeton spent Saturday and
Saturday night with his uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Keeton.