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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21
FREIGHT SHIPPERS
ASKED TO HELP

An appeal to the patrons of the
Illinois Central railroad to helm ex-
pedite the movement of freight BY
shortening the periods of time which
freight cars spend in the hands OF
shippers and consignees is made by
resident c. H. Markham of that
railroad in an advertisement pub
lished in the newspapers distributed
through the territory served by the
Illinois Central
Mr. Markham declares that the
verage freight car spends one-thrd
If its time in the hands Of shippers
and consignees. lie asks that patrons
release cars more quickly refusing
to use all the time permitted in car
regulations for loading and unload
ing The statement further declares
that the average car used in carload
traffic carries a load of only 20 per
cent. Of the capacity Of the car, and
President Markham urges that capac-
ity tonnage be employed
The executive Of the Illinois Cen
trail places some Of the blame for the
national car shortage on the compare
lively small amount of equipment
purchased during the period Of fed
eral control. 1t is pointed out that
only 100000 freight cars were pur-
chased during the 26 months Of fed
eral control an average of 46152
a year, whereas the average for the
10 years preceding was l1S,846 a
year; that emily 1900 locomotives
were purchased during the rs months,
an average of 923 wear, while the
10-year average was 25G9 and that
no passenger cars whatever We're pur-
chased. while the decade average was
2762.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21
BANK SYSTEM is CHECK on
PANIC. SAYS AUTHORITY


Rock Hill. S. c., October 15.-The
United States has one of the best
banking systems in the world. and
under it / never expect to see an
other panic" George +. Roberts, vice
president Of the National City Bank
of New York, declared here last night
in an address before a gathering Of
business men. in which he analysed
the credit system.
II don't think we are going to have
either an industrial collapse or a
panic he added, "but if we escape
them it will be because we have a
good banking system and the bank
ers have followed an intelligent policy
il regard to credits"
Nh Roberts said that the preseat
situation is due to the aggregate de-
mand for credit by all the industries
and all lines of business beyond the
ability Of the banking system to sup-
PLY" Such conditions, he added re-
suit from the war, from the waste
Of capital and expansion Of credit
during war"
"The restriction Of credit is not re-
sponsible for the decline of wheat
and cotton the speaker asserted.
"The poverty Of the world. the low
buving power Of Eurone and the high
exchange rates arc The principal fac
tors in TIE break in these prices.
"The situation calls for natience
end cooperation all a'opnd We are
all interested in gotaino mast this
oritiral siege, this neriad between the
period Of war ana the settled con-
ditions Of neace, with the least amount
Of unemployment and the least dis
turNanco Of all business that is nos
sihle We want to pet down To a
permanent level of vamas gradually
rather than by going over preei
pice
"Some people have beon holdng
that the new Level of v1icea and Of
wages was nermaneet. 10 not think
50 and 7 do rot want to believe SO. /
think it would work qreat Injustice
Ia any thousands of no9nle
'Tf the present level af nriees II
perqanont the value of alf money
and an OBLIGATIONS to nav fixed sums
If wo~ev will bo derreriafed annrovi-
matelv one-half. The raadiustment
Of salaries and wares has been only
nartially made. A GREAT MANY sal
ariad people and wage earners ere
s'ill losers bv the chanoe The rail-
roads and public utilities have been
ALMOST ruined Nv it Nobndv has
gained anvthing bv II except ut the
evrense Of someone else and it hos
thrown the whole social and industrial
oroani7aticn into confusion
"Theea will be no sense Of security
or stability until prices core Down.
but we want the descent to be
gradual
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21
HEARD IN THE SEWING ROOM

II you wear green = great deal, you
WIN get rich.
II is unlucky to md a broken needle
on the ground.
It is.bad luck for any one to give an
other needles.
II You tear your skirt, you win have
a severe illness.
If your dress rips In the seams, you
have a secret enemy
If you see a needle sticking up in
the carpet you may expect visitor.
A new garment with pockets in
should have coins in them before 1t Es
put on.
II needle Is broken In hat the
wearer will be kissed the first time Il
Ii worn.
To get grease or OIL in your clothes
signifies that some one has been scan
dallzing you.
The Chinese give pair Of trousers
to a young girl learning to sew, and II
she stitches them successfully she will
have wealth.
On opening a paper Of needles always
take the third one first, for that will
give you success in whatever you do
with that paper Of needles w
When a dress is finished and long
piece Of thread is left in the needle Il
is a good sign, for the wearer will live
long but If short. 1t Is bad.
When a woman who has been sew"
ing puts her thimble on the table when
she sits down to eat 1t is a sign that she
will be left'a widow If she marries.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21
PROVERBS OLD AND NEW

Light strokes fell great oaks
Franklin.
A great leap gives a great shake
Spanish rroNerb.
The way to see divine light is to put
out thine own candle.
A man that is lean, not from hum
ger. is harder than brass.-Spanish
Proverb.
If you desire to see my light, you
must minister oil to my lamp.-French
Proyerb.
The buckets take to fighting with
the well and leave their handles there.
Italian Proyerb.
Building is sweet impoverishing.
For men are found the stouter heart
ed. The surer they are to be parted.
Butler.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21
SAVE LIFE AND LIMB
BY STAYING HOME SUNDAY

Abe Martin reports that "Aunt
Min Pash is up an around agin an
the doctor says she may live many
years if she stays at home on Sun
days" The philosophy of this inter
esting observer is illustrated in the
news columns of Mondays issue Of
this paper, which recorded u violent
deaths as the previous Sundays toll
taken by the grim reaper in this man
ner alone
Twelve Of these lives were termi-
mated in automobile accidents, the
reckless driving Of which increases
rather than diminishes the CHASTITY
warnings piled up on every hand. All
sense Of responsibility seems to have
taken flight when one grasps the
steering wheel Of a car, and an utter
lack Of consideration for the rights Of
others is everywhere apparent. This
is particularly evident in the case Of
pedestrians or those who for whatever
reason are guiding a horse-pr propelled
vehicle over the public highways.
Drivers Of machines apparently re-
sent the presence Of any one or any
thing else upon the PEOPLES thorough
fares, and many of them ride down
the public like Don Cossacks in the
streets of Russian village. We can
not believe that at heart they are
really Indifferent; but there is some
thing about the machine which seems
to contribute a species of madness to
many of those who drive them. In
the interest of all concerned. we sug-
gest little reflection upon the sub
iect, The time may come. it may be
near at hand, when that portion of
the public who are not so fortunate
as to own machines and spend their
lives abroad in dodging those Of
others will visit a bloody reckoning
upon reckless drivers.
In the days when liquor was sold
everywhere and fetched only is cents
per drink instead Of $3.50. the Sun
day casualties flowing from that
source excited no surprise. but with
a Sabbath peace resting like a bene-
diction upon every part of the re-
public, even automobiles who frolic
its sacred hours away should feel
some concern for the preservation Of
human life, their own as well as
Others Laws, both human and di-
vine, have sought to throw the great
est safeguards around human life.
Most human. activities are directed to
preserving ands making it tolerable.
Despite all this, human beings are
about the cheapest commodity with
which we have to deal during this
backwash of the Jovian holocaust
The world has bad case Of nerves.
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21
JUST THOUGHTS

The man who gets black eye gen.
orally earns II.
Love is a disease Of the head that
affects the heart.
Be wise If you can. If you can't
keep your face closed.
Every man has his price, but in nine
cases out Of ten he isn't worth 1t.
Some people seem to think they can
purchase friends Just as they do gro.
eeries.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21
cARn nF THANKs

To all who SO kindly sympathized
with us, brought flowers and in every
way helped us to bear the loss Of our
darling baby boy, Wilson, who die
October 6. 1920, we would expref
our heartfelt, gratitude and since,
thanks. We will always feel graf II
full to Mrs. Ambia Pickens, who VI H
with him during his sickness, for ] N
untiring care and watchfulness. ks
JOSH ]. MILLER AND WIFE.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21

Snake Oil

VIII Positively Relieve Pain in a Few
Minutes
Try It right now for Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Lumpago, sore, stlff and swol-
len joints, pain in the head, back and
limbs corns, bunions, etc. After one
application pain usually disappears as
If by magic
new remedy used externally for
Coughs, Colds, Group, Influenza, Sore
Throat, Diphtherla and TonsilItis
This oil Is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. It's prompt
and immediate effect In relieving pain
Is due 70 the fact that it penetrates to
the affected parts at once. As an illus
tration. pour ten drops on the thickest
piece of sole leather and 1t will pene-
trate this substance through and through
In three minutes.
Accept no substitute. This great oil
is golden red color only. Manufactured
by Herb Juice Medicine Co. only. Get
it at all druggists.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21

You viii find Eebet Mcbride 1T
Gin No. q Cowington Cotton Oil
Co 14oct2w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21

When the breath Is bad and the APP
petite disordered, Prickly Ash Bit
ters is the remedy needed. 1t puri-
fies the stomach, liver and bowels,
sweetens tbs breath. promotes vigor
and cheerfulness. Price, $3.50 per
bottle. E. L. Roper Drug Co., special
agents.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21

Customers will be given the full
benefit Of the decline in lumber re-
gardless of the cost. Terms cash.
Mayes- Howard Lumber Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21
EMBARGO STOPS SHIPMENT
OF ROAD MATERIAL

An embargo has again been placed
upon the use of open-top freight cars
for the shipment Of road material.
This came Just as the contractors VINO
have the Jeff Davis highway under
construction were preparing to have
the broken stone which is to form the
base Of the highway in this county,
shipped here.
The people Of the county will regret
this delay in the road building, but
will hope that it will mean some coal
for the county in the near future.
Mr.. N. C. Brown came in from Mis-
sissippi SATURDAY. morning to spend
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21

That love sometimes cures dis
ease is q fact that has been called
to the attention Of the public by
prominent physician. Love is not,
however, the cure for all women.
Many woman is nervous and
irritable, feels dragged down and
worn out for no reason that she
can think Of.
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription gives new life and new
strength to weak, -out,
rundown women. "Favorite
Prescription" makes weak women
strong and sick women well. 1t
is now sold by all druggists in the
United States in tablets as well
as liquid form.
Send 1Oc to DR.. Pierce, Buffalo
NY, for trial pkg. of the tablets.
NASHVILLE, TENT have used
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
and found it to do what it is recon-
mended to do. 1t did me more good
than the doctors. had several and
none Of them did me any good. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the
only thing for weak, broken-down
women. / felt like a new woman
after taking Il. ! weighed 155 lbs.
and never felt better Ia my lifs. -
MRs. AGNES TATUIG, I76 L. Green St.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21

The cheapest way-a want ad-
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21

When a woman who has been sew"
ing puts her thimble on the table. when
she sits down to eat It is sign that she
will be leftsa widow If she marries.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21

When dress Is finished and long
piece Of thread Is left in the needle Il
Is a good sign, FOR the wearer will live
long; but If short, 1t Is bad
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21

On opening a paper Of needles always
take the third one first, for that will
give you success in whatever you do
with that paper Of needles. w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21

II it were not for the old girls at
the picnic there would be too much
cake and not enough sandwiches.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1920-10-21

AT one time there were 100000 Sons
Of Rest In this country. Now the Sons
OF Unrest are having their day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Have You All the
Bulbs You Want ?

We still have plenty of bulbs
for outdoors, such as
Crocuses. 25c a dozen; $l.5O a
hundred; Sl2 thousand.
Single tulips, 60c a dozen; 81 a
hundred; $3.50 a thousand.
Daffodils, 55c a dozen; S3.75 a
hundred; $3.50 a thousand.
Darwin tulips, zoe a dozen:
SAFE hundred; $40 a thousand.
Hyacinths, &c each; Soc a
dozen; Sc a hundred.
And fer indoors there are.
Narcissus bulbs at II each, 65c
dozen.
Pebbles to plant these last in
are 5c Il package; hyacinth
glasses, soc eaclT.~a
Ferns, palms and dracenas for
Winter growing will be found
close to the bulbs.
Tourth Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Just Here From
Paris-WOmen's
Handkerchiefs

Initial handkerchiefs they are,
of sheer linen, with tiny hand
roll hens and tapes above the
hem, and the letter in color, lin
one corner.
There are tan, violet, pink or
blue for choice Of color, the
initials are In monogram style
and hand done, of course, and the
handkerchiefs are 75c apiece.
lMAia tElsos. Central,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
The Boy and His Winter
OVerCOat

We Will back our boys others
Wearhat can be had anywhere the same prce
his statement not based guesswor or egotisn Il i
OF act we DO say know on.
oos oNeicoa ana only the finest quality satisfy
1t is represented by the are now sboyir Th
are saF@psa wear garments made 'H '"''s
ound to hnvc las for , mant 10 pay less but in
.ot get better 49, ''O"NH' ~" might pay
&ooSs OF to 10 TO Io,b.
oeasteu convertible collars
ana gray chnchias and finely ovecoatng In sizes for bows
mixtures, all with convertible collars gnu "a" i"ey
TIoorC
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Women's Capeskin
and Kidskin Cloves

$2.25 a pair for tan, brown or
gray capeskin gloves, in outseam-
sewn style, with 1-clasp fasten-
ing.
s2.75 a pair for kid gloves,
overseam sewn, in black, white,
black with white embroidery or
white with black.
(West Aisle)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
The New L. r.
COrsets

include topless sports corsets,
models for tall and slender fig
ures, short, well-developed figures
and figures of average type, Also
there are l.. r. front-lace models
in a variety Of styles, besides
corsets adapted to short-waisted
women and growing girls. Prices
are SO to $l6.
l.. R.Swaists with buttons and
clasps are 81 to $3.50.
fThird sFsesr, chsstaut) =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Japanese Quilted
Sacques and
Wrappers

The good old standard kind,
long-sleeved, high at the throat,
fastened with frogs, and made of
plain silks-either habutai or
satin. Colors are blues, Copen-
hagen, rose, wistaria and black
though not all these colors are to
be had at each r'i"e. Prices are
$12, $3.50 and $3.50.
Dressing sacques of the same
materials and type are $3.50.
tTh,rd Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Warm, Dainty NeW Coats and
Caps for the Babies

All sorts of Winter wraps here for babies
e cashmere coats and handsome silk ones, soft caps
"u exquisite affairs of chiffon and lace and fur
Inc coats for the little babies"frst coats-are
Hhee or of silk all lined and warmly interlned and
ude the simple coats with little trimming we'll as those
naSomely embroidered and trimmed with real laces They
start at 1915 and go to $s5.
short coats of corduroy of silk cashmere
NJ "he as well dainty pale pink or pale blue
e oo are interned and lined sometimes embrod
@ and lace trimmed and from $675 corduroy coats
" SS5 for the finest silk coats.
~ e caps and bonnes go with the coats are in many
s are of silk of chiffon lace and are trimmed with en-
'aefy with laces with ribbons fur are 81 to $15
(Thlrd ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Black Fish Net and
Other BlOuses

The fish nets are black over
white chiffon; one style is of
plain and one Of embroidered net;
the price Of the first is $l2 and OF
the second SIS.
The tricsIrttn blouse is Of the
very fine weave of
tricolette, ma ? sash that
ties in the bauy with long
sleeves. The pr this is $12.
(Third n jentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13

Chinese rugs. 49, ' r"N'""iN 30 III the
m mere are grades Of Chinese that possibly be sold
sell them all. - ~ ' ''e' ''' VIC Pieier not 10
nenesS and beauty Persian cannot be ganSsd
c neane @ you want Chinese Persian Oriental
worthy
only this the best choose from b That m o.
OF fact there no other within comparable distance of It.
7"SN ~ ~ 4.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
WOmen's Smart New Street
Hats From Our Own w Orkrooms
for $22 Each

Simple hats they are, with not
a great deal Of trimming-but
what they have is put on so effec-
lively you'll like the hats very
much.
Of shining hatters' plush OF
soft, silky velvets, the hats are
usually in medium sizes-soft
crush shapes and hats that turn
OFF the face, mostly. Some are
corded, some shirred, some have
cockades of ribbon, some ribbon
bows and bands, but they are
(Second FL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Pink Camisoles

Quite enchanting things of pink
Georgette and pink wash satin,
combined with Valenciennes lace
and real Irish and real filet.
Prices $3.15 to $11.
Third Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Fine Oriental Rugs in abundance at 80 to so Per- Cent
Less Than Rulinq Prices

Stated briefly that this remarkable means The
TWO words fine" and Abundant have special
applied to it. For is the only Sa probably America in
whch oriental OF really fine kind abn
dance at prices so mu below prevailing values Varieties
al Pc pesn rugs Caucasian Chinese Asia Minor rugs,
costs, sometimes little more, sometimes less.
Autnent and reliable quality the mark of
/. (seyep
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13

fetching chapeaux that will give
an air to ones tailored suit or
frock, and look very we'll for
street or general wear.
There are the more subdued
black and browns and blues as
we'll as the new pheasant browns,
brighter blues and henna and
other lighter shades.
OF course there is just one hat
Of a kind.
$22.
:. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
1000 Yards Scotch Flannel
!SDeciaL at $3.50 O. Yard

There is a little cotton in it
to keep it from shrinking in the
washing, but there is also
plenty Of wool and it is a good
warm flannel for mems shirts
and pajamas, women's and
(First Flc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Three New Special Lots of
Silk STOCKINGS

all first-grade goods at one
third less than regular.
$1.65 a pair for full fash
ioned, pure dye, black and col
ored silk stockings with mer-
cerized garter tops and soles.
$3.50 a pair for full fash
yves
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
y, A Good Time to Buy
' UndermuSlin Materials

prices on many of the where
up H and 'hs the when the Winter supplies
liked are some with the smaller prices especially
'f "onens and chldren's undermusins
nseloths, $3.16, $3.75 and $3.50 for lo-yard pieces
'nsooks $s75 and s475 for lo-yard pieces ss nnnuG
4 (Ffzst n 80
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13

children's wrappers, night
gowns or petticoats.
In pretty light colored
stripes, few checks and mix
lures, 81 inches wide.
Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Women's Spat Pumps and the
Spats for Them

ing shoes, and they are just
the type women want to wear
with spats.
Spats to go with these
pumps are $3.50 to $3.50.
;, Market)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
When Brisk Winds Blow,
Girl Needs a Warm TOpCOat

these of English woo we'll tailored practical will be
Kind she will find useful
coats were made just this Store they in dark and at
ae mixtures and they were patterned after boys coathy
notchd collars boyish sleeves and have
TOW BELTS They are lined throughout with silk,
Girls will like them for school, college, business country
"eaf-+or no end of Winter uses
S4O-and IA to 20 year sizes.
Foor.C stnu)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Football Is the Big Game Now

and the Sporting Goods we'll
for individuals and for teams " p VIII" equ'Pnnehs
Footballs, $3.50 to SIS.
Head helmets, 1915 to $l5
Shoulder elbow and knee protectors. 81 80 70 xs
Football pants, SO o SO.
Football shoes. to SO
Jerseys, 81 $3.50.
Football stockings, and $225
Sweaters, $3.50 to 1880
~ eN' ''NIe supporters wrist supporters shin guards
Juniper
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13

Dainty, plain pumps of
patent leather and black calf
skin, with graceful lines and
high or baby Louis heels.
$3.50 Is an extremely mod
crate price for such good look
(First Fl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13

ioned, ingram silk stockings in
black only with mercerized gar
ter tops and soles.
$2.75 a pair for full fash
ioned black, ingram silk stock
ings with silk tops, and Isle
soles.
Aisle)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Average Half Price for Men S
Fine Soft Hats

In this Sale are soft felt hats
in both smooth and brushed
finishes, beaver hats and velour
hats.
They are all the finer quail
ties in correct fashion.
Main FL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
500 Pair Marquisette Curtains
Special at $2.25 Pair

We could easily these other sell
regular price of 81 But they would
quickly place arrivals Besides this
need for these curtains than later.
and pa long. N
white, few
Floor Market
4 MOTHER shipment of wOmens blanket bathrObes has
n arrived They mostly in Iightcolored figured
designs and cost S..
ire FOor,Cen n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13

pockets. They begin at 500
and go to s245.
And there are stunning new
squirrel wraps and coats, too,
all Of the same pretty clear
gray squirrel, all beautifully
lined and made up in the new
est. winter fashions. I These
start at $400 for a smart little
short coat and go on UP to
$1,000 for a handsome wrap,
full length, with deep cape
collar.
r, Chestnut),