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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-15
Moving Pictures
Strand.

The picture at the Strand theater
this week is a mirth- provoking screen
farce featuring those new, youthful CO.
stars, Douglas Mclean and Doris May
1t is called whats Your Husband
Doing?" and was adapted from George
V, Hobart's stage play that pleased
Broadway not so long ago.
What's Your Husband Doing?' is
about a suspicious newly wed wife
named Beatrice Riley, who wondered
why her husband received letters every
morning with "Honeysuckle Inn" a
lively roadhouse, printed on the envel-
ope. And wondering, she grew suspic-
ious and consulted lawyer. But the
lawyer, who specialized in divorce
cases, had troubles of his own with his
wife. So did his rotund and jovial bust
ness partner.
1t seems that the lawyers spouses
thought some of the correspondents
with whom their husbands dealt were
too good-lookng. But by funny trick
the legal strategists turned the tables
on their wives. So the drinks-beg
pardon, eats--were on the ladies and
they planned a big party at Honey
suckle Inn," and gave the lawyers a
blanket invitation to come, This they
cleverly side-stepped, because Pidgeon,
the senior partner, had date there
with Mr.. Ridley, who owned part of
the inn and was selling out, And Wild
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-15
C10nWWi FpnWnFD
UVON y ALt gttW JILL
AT LEGION SERVICE

Persons from All sections on Shelby
county crowded into Goodwin nstt-
&ute Sunday 10 participate in the las-
lnorial service given under the auspices
q the american Legion Al which d.
plcmas from the Ffench republic were
awarded 10 the next Of kin Of every
dead hero FROM shelby county
Gold star mothers were the guests
of honor and were given seats on the
stage. Former service men, many OF
whom we're comrades OF the dead who
were eluogised, filled the auditorium
The principal address was made BY
Col. Harry +. Anderson. who saw serV-
ice overseas with the 26th division.
col, anderson paid noble tribute 10
those who had made the supreme sac
Tee IN France. Many times during
his address the soft weeping Of soldier
mothers could be heard
Col. anderson was introduced by Col.
w. L. Terry who was in the S0th d.
vision The diplomas we're presented
by Capt. Walter Chandler at the close
Of the service More than 100 of the
memorials were awarded, Approximate
~ 70 additional win be mailed to rela :
lives Of soldiers in whose names they
were issued.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-15
AL CHYMIA BAND
PLEASES AUDIENCE

I'm ies sacred concert AZ enc Gyric
theater Sunday afternoon the large
band of All Chymia temple contributed
to the musical feast of the city with
a most pleasing program. Under the
direction Of f. X. White this organiza-
ton has been doing some excellent
work and the program was heard by
theater
Little Miss Dolly White, daughteR OF
the conductor, contributed to the pleas
ure of the audience with her solo, MY
Portland Rose" which brought forth
repeated demands for enoOres.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-15

The loyeliest of blouses, entirely
made by hand. Handmade filet
laces, drawnwork, embroidery and
frills decorate each. These are
modelled from imported French
blouses. Becoming neck lines of
long roll collars and well-fitting
cuffs; sizes "a to 46. Worth more
than the original price of SASS,
and most unusual values at
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-15

~
Nobody's Skirts ...
This little sketch is made just to warn
you, for such outdoor scenes as this
occur every day, in the so-called gentle
spring. But never mind the weather.
wear good silk hose, and indeed they
are good and good-looking ones in the
hosiery display on the First Floor.
Now wouldn't you just love the wind,
if you happened to be wearing pair
of cobweb mesh with stripes running
all the way up and then down again,
and woven of purest silk thread?
slippers and Buckles to Boot-With
critical twist and turn of the saucy
head, the slippers were pronounced
finest quality, perfect fit, good style
and all that-the price seemed to vie
with the size in smallness-yes, decid-
eddy better values than elsewhere
yet what was lacking? Then, at the
psychological moment, the twinkle of
buckle caught the twinkling eye. The
very thing, for, of course those pea
cock iridescent, beaded buckles belong
to blue slippers. AS the sketch above
tries to show you.
Brides-elect are showing marked APP
probation of the crepe of China under
things exhibited on the Third Floor
The merits of easy Tubing, exquisite
quality, extreme daintiness and low
pricing make these really sensible
trousseau luxuries. Just see that set of
gown, camisole and chemise-weli TO-
tell of the chemise is enticing enough
For cheniise is not always what it
should be- especially now that fashion
allows it such intimate association
with the evening dress. Now. if this
dainty little affair Of finest. flesh tone,
crepe de chine, trimmed with French
embroidered Georgette, and clinging
to real lace shoulder straps, should
make its appearance unheralded. one
just couldn't help but admire il.
BeWare The ides cf NGvca il you-~~like
this little syiph in the sketch above
have made such poor selection of an
umbrella Those pretty ones shown
near the side entrance will. by no
means, scorn earth and defy heaven;
for verify satisfaction and beauty seem
to be the framework and fabric of
those umbrellas, And how they make
onc shink "t Apri!'s showers.
pU&%*'@
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-15
1898 Navy Blue Taffetas
$3.50 Yard

Our own 36-inch, soft-finish Dress
Taffeta in dark navy blue only; a
limited quantity at this price.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-15
Oh. T,1rUdu. De Ole
JinE Got Biags

tm2 has 81 stey, Btsgs q, neEg
wellington street And SrEt
Zoe Cote has got St6veE tAW
Steve VAS ninched Sunday aftereoQns
with several other negroes. all 81 whom
pele charged with tho heinous OF
Tense Of shooting craps. Sent 20 head
quarters hy Patruimen Martin and Nor
gan. Steve seemed Feluctant 10 b.
searched
SerEt Cole unearthed the left hind
foot II n graveyard rabbit and a
horseshoe magnet from Stoves hip
pocket
"Oh. l.awdyi" moaned Steve 10
ole jinx done got me now. suah.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-15
BURGLAR MAKES
HAUL OF 81 BILL

If there's anything In the ancient
superstitisns that a 81 elf is Dad luck,
some burglar should worry. For that's
the amount of money he got an . visit
Sunday night to the h0ane az . .. NC
Donald, Sls 6uilingtoN.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-15
Majestic

Pinto. starring Mabel Normand Is
the new picture now playing az the Ma
jestic theater.
| IL presents the popular Mabel In good
light comedy laid in Arizona and New
| York
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-15

For Coles. Grip or Influen9a
and as a Preventative take LAAAFINE
BR0MO QUININE Tablets. Look for
E. w. GROVES signature on COX, S0e
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04
Philanthropy

~ kinds of novels and really enjoys
them
What's youth for. II its going 10
wasted pining away at a lot OF
old, dull school books?
Wait? Yes. till all her beauty is
gone and all her fresh youth has
departed Wait till she's a poor.
tired, disillusioned thing OF 20 or
even p. How can her parents be
so cruel. so blind. so wicked?
And If they did marry, poor
things, By the end OF the year they
would probably be approaching their
parents for letting them take the
responsibilities OF life upon their
shoulders so young
Wait u while. little sister; wait
p while. You're not really in love
with John at all You're in love
with love. and love is etc -nally
youthful. Love will always wait
Laugh a little longer. Make fudge
a little more Dance along the path
OF life with light and girlish feet
"A little longer-just little.
Some day you will treasure the
memory Of every one of these care
free hours your mother and father
are trying so hard to give you.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04
announcements

Mrs Rudolph Elbel, 42S W. Navarro
ST.. will entertain the Pythian Tea
Ladies Wednesday afternoon
The Ladies' Aid society Of the
Grace Evangelical church will hold
a regular monthly business meeting
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. James Clemans. 313 Diamond
avenue.
The Independent club will meet
with Mrs W. f. Horne. 1923 +.
Broadway Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. W. II. Jackson. 314 W
Marion ST.. will entertain the WON
ans Literary club with a noon
luncheon at her home Wednesday.
The Lafayette thimble Will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. s. g, Rockstroh, 1897 Sherman
av.
The Ladies Aid society Of the Ger
man NJ F. church will meet Wed
uesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Herman Worm. sos $. Rush st
The current history department of
the South Bend Woman's club will
meet Wednesday afternoon In the
club rooms. Mrs w X. Sherman
viii read a Iaper on THE Editorial
Essay" and Mrs. !. r. Townsend
will talk on the women OF South
America. Election of officers will
take place following the program
The history department of the
Progress club will meet Wednesday
afternoon at 3:45 o'clock in the club
rooms Rev. A. NJ Eells will dis
cuss the present labor problems.
The WOman's Foreign Missionary
society of the First Methodist Epis-
cOpal church will meet Thursday
afternoon in the Friendship room
of the church. Mrs. Norman Bleuler
will load the devotionals The host
esses for the afternoon will be Mrs.
W. G. Wegner Mrs A. G.. RumI f,
Mrs A. C. Hill. Mrs. r p Nicely,
Mrs W. O. Fassnacht. Mrs +. b.
Rupel and Miss Alice Creed
ADD PERS-
Miss Geraldine Toepp, who is at
tending St Mary's college. was the
week end guest OF her parents. Mr..
and Mrs Frank c. Toepp, 525 W.
Washington av
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04
"ChainS' of Youth

Well. well, well. what's the world
coming to? Are we all slaves? Is
there to be no freedom of choice.
no right to life, liberty and the pur-
suit OF happiness? Must we jangle
chains as long as we live in this vale
of tears and misery?
Here's a boy. % years old and in
love with a girl II. Just think Of it
liz. Yes, and two weeks over II
at that and her parents don't want
her 10 promise TO marry him-not
vet
And hes in business with his
father and expects TO get a good
salary in two or three years. He
neither eats sleeps nor rests. think
ing of that girl
When he's doing up a package of
coffee for a customer. sometimes ne
has all he can do to keep from
throwing the coffee i'm the custo-
mer's face. just 10 show that he's
not a folish. impulsive boy. carried
hither and thither by fancies and
emotion. hut a man with a mans
will and power and strength 20 be
reCkoned with.
They Keep Interrupting.
The girl Oh. she feels exactly
the same way. The other night at
the table she only took one piece of
chocolate cake and she could have
had two just as well as not The
cake was extra good. too. but she
fairly choked on the first piece.
thinking of the Injustice of her par
ents. And the worst OF il was just
as she was choking. she caught her
father winking at her mother across
the table. and the mother tried to
pretend she didn't want To laugh.
Laugh on cri d the girl Laugh
on. while my heart is breaking,
ONLY she didn't say il out loud.
Oh. yes The young man can come
To the house two evenings in the
week. Friday and Saturday. They
make her do her high school home
work the other evenings and go TO
bed az half past nine. as if she were
nothing but child. But when he
comes. do they leave her alone with
! him and let them SSH their hearts
outg They do not
They pretend 10. but they bounce
in and out OF the room. play on the
piano. call up people on the tele-
phone i'm the hall and never give
the young people "A real minute that
they can really call their own.
And they're SO hypocritical about
a. l. they'd forhiae him i'm the
house. il father would stamp ana
tear his hair and order him never
/ 90 darken that door again; IL mother
would be proud and naughty and say
that the Nere-df-Neres look higher
fo~ their daughr-ei but ,; father
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04
WHAT HARRY UNDERWOOD
ASKED OE MADGE


However else liquor may affect
Harry Underwood it certainly
doesn't dull his Perceptions. He
caught my meaning almost as soon
as I realized Il myself and brick
red flush spread over his face.
II suppose you pity me-" he said
thickly. after a pause. "as YOU would
some dog or horse that gets caught
in a quicksand and sucked down.
That's just about what's happened
TO me. but / don't think 7 want your
pity Lady Fair. II it's all the same
20 you. I'd rather you'd hate me I
never could stand being whined
over"
That he was being purpOsely bru-
tai in his manner in order To hide
his real feeling L was sure. There
fore, l ignored his last words. bark
ed back 70 the striking smile he had
used
Il don't believe it's a hopeless
quicksand" I said resoluteIy. You
surely don't mean 10 have me UNI
derstand that "A man with your brain
and will Is entangled in any situa-
ton from which he cannot extricate
himself. And know Lillian would
he glad"
Let's just have lii out Of it. if
you please" he retorted. I'm not
asking for any consideration from
her, especially after this last six
months"
He hurried his last words to-
gether. avoiding my eyes as ne
spoke. I knew he was thinking of
Grace Draper. and I was glad there
was manliness enough left IN him for
shame.
Besides" he went on. don't
make any mistake. The old Spartans
had nothing on lii when it comes to
her idea OF duty. She probably hasn't
a bit of resentment toward me in
her. but she'd haul me To a firing
squad as quickly as she would any
stranger if she thought it was up 10
her TO do it."
II Don't Understand.
Granted that" returned
promptly. for ne had pictured Lii
liam with camera-like fidelity,
nevertheless. she would move
heaven and earth to avoid having
such "a question confront her"
stopped. q little breathless. as ]
realized how ne had tacitly admitted
and ! had accepted his participation
in evil if not reasonable activities.
I saw the same realization in the
eyes ne turned upon me. saw some
thing else also. that for the moment
there was no use in making any fur
therg appeal to his better nature.
Rec less determination was written
in his face, but ! fancied, hoped.
that l could also see distaste for the
task he had set himself which I
guessed he had nerved himself with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04
NARCOTIC IMPORTERS
MUST FILE RETURNS

According to an announcement
made by Acting Internal Revenue
Collector George r. Hess the first
monthly return on should be rem
dered on all tranSa ctions entered
into by importers. manufacturers
and. wholesale dealers OF taxable
narcotics on the proper prescribed
forms on March / or within 1 5 days
thereafter. The date for the frs
regular monthly return was set for
Feb. 1 but owing 10 some delay IN
securing the printing OF the forms
the date was moved back to March
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04
Revelations of a Wife
Their Second Honeymoon
ADELE CARLSON

rotations 10 perform.
Look here ne said roughly.
there's no use our sparring around
like this. We've got 10 come down
20 cases YOU and I, or the buzz saw
you've been monkeying with Will cut
you into bits, TrOnto."
Il don't understand you. 7 par
ried. Il suppose you have news Of
my father. or you wouldn't be here.
That is what YOU wished 10 see me
about. is il not? Is-is-it bad
news ?''
The thought of my father had
been with me ever since Mr.. Tn
derwood had telephoned. But my
zeal in Lillian's service had made
;ne delay any inquiry concerning
him. I couldn't control the tremor
in my voice. however. as I asked the
question.
"Only One Way"
Il have no news at ALL" he re-
turned bluntly, which is generally
good news, YOU know. l told you be-
fore that he has escaped the peril
outlined 10 you in the anonymous
clippings. I've heard nothing since,
but I'm reasonably sure that he's
safe, though where. nobody knows. q"
Then why" l began, but was
never allowed to finish the sentence.
Why" he repeated. and I saw
that ne was under the spell of
some strong emotion why? Just
because you've been helping lii in
this fool job she's tackled. and as a
consequence have got two of the
most fiendish articles that ever miss
ed their way TO the lower regions
on your trail. one of EN- has an an
cient grudge 10 feed fat. in the bar
gain. but I'll fry EN- both in their
own grease before they harm you.
You'll have To help me though. and
there's only one way YOU can do it,"
And what is that" 1 asked me-
chanically. for my brain at his words
had visualizcd Grace Draper and the
man with the SCARED hand, and
couldn't think colferently.
He leaned forward, laid his hand
upon my wrist II was in no sense
a caress but instead. a demand for
close attention. His eyes. their black
depths cleaning with excitement,
held mine fascinated
There's something these devils
want even more than 10 get even
with YOU" ne said slowly. impress
sively. And If you'u hand it over
they'll not only let YOU alone forever
after, but your father also will have
reason to throw a glad fit or two. "
What do you mean ?" chal-
lenged. schooling my voice TO a
Iuzzled information. although I guess
ed his meaning only too we'll
Nothing much-just hand over
that paper inside this little toy" he
rejoined, clasping his fingers strong
~ upon the trick watch at my
wrist.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04
Circles

troit Mich. The wedding took place
IN Detroit Thursday afternoon. Jan.
%. at I o'clock. The bride wore a
travelling suit Of Belgium blue came
Ion cord trimmed with beaver with
nat 20 match and a corsage bouquet
Of Aaron Ward rosebuds and or
chids. Dr. York is a graduate OF Col
umbia university and n prominent
physician Of Detroit Following the
ceremony Dr and Mrs. York left
on a trip through the east. They will
Doe az home in Detroit after March
f.
The Musicians club will be enter
tanned Thursday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Lawrence Romine. 1O2
Marquette av.
The Tabitha Girls Of the Zion
Evangelical church met at the par
ish school Monday evening. During
the business session il was decided
that the society would entertain with
a costume valentine party Feb. -
at the home of Miss Leona Poehl-
man. 500 y. Hill ST Following the
business hour "a social time was en-
joyed az the close of which refresh
ments were served 10 "a members
10y the hostesses. Miss Gretchen
Muessel and Miss Nellie Miller The
next regular meeting will be held
Feb. 10 at the school
The Loyal Daughters class Of the
Grace Evangelical church held a
regular monthly meeting Monday
evening at the home OF Miss Gladys
Bynearson S21 Lawndale av. Follow
ing the short business session dur
ing which election OF officers took
place, the time was spent socially.
Miss Eva Odell. 1O41 y. Elmer st.
will entertain the class of the next
meeting the time of which will be
announced later
The Boy Scouts of the Grace
Evangelical church were entertain
ed Tuesday evening at the home of
George Keesy. $40 Laporte av. A
business meeting was followed by "a
social hour.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04
TO REDECORATE
LOCAL CITY HALL

The opening of the bids for the
redecorating of the city hall was
deferred until 10 o'clock Saturday
morning by the board Of public
works at the regular weekly ses-
sion held Tuesday morning. Sealed
bids for the work will be received
until that date The Central Union
Telephone Co. was given permission
to rewire the city hall, the work TO
be done while the building is being
renovated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04

r. Wayne St. March 2.
The Standard Bearers Of the Trim
.ty NJ. +. church held their regular
meeting Monday evening at the home
~ Miss Bernice Keller. "a Diamond
av. The program was opened by a
selection by Miss Doris steele which
was followed by the study chapter
on India" by Miss Keller. The de-
vouonals were led by Miss Helen
Mitchell and the mystery box was
conducted by Miss Edna Swisher A
social hour was enjoyed and refresh
ments served to is mem beers. Miss
Dorothy McCague $50 Diamond av.
viii entertain the society at her
home March /.
The Young Ladies of the Delta
Alpha Sunday school class of the
First Brethren church met Tuesday
evening at the home of their teach
or Mrs. 2. C. Miller. 1851 Lincoln
way F. A $50 o'clock supper was
served to is members after which a
business session was held during
which plans were discussed for
more extensive missionary work pro-
gram for the ensuing year. a So
,ial hour was enjoyed. The next
meeting will be held March %. the
.ace 10 be announced later.
Am au-day sewing Of the Circle
OF Service of the First Baptist
church was held Tuesday at the
home of Mrs. +. r Worden. 1906
r.. Bowman So. The time was spent
informally A luncheon was served
10 - members at 1 o'clock Plans
were formulated for Valentine
party to bv held at The home OF Mrs.
a r. Sholly. 1927 Lincoln way e.
me date TO be announced later.
The Auten w r. c.. No. a. held
it's regular meeting Tuesday evening
.u the old court house with - mem
hers in attendance one member by
transfer was admitted and 1t was
announced that all the members
whose birthdays occur either I'M Au-
gust or December will entertain
with birthday party February 10
The members will sew all day Fri
dlv az the Orphans Home.
Tho marriage of Miss Marie Pat
rick daughter OF Mr.. and AIRS. Al
SIS. ndcr Patrick of this city. TO elf
ford T. perkins son OF Mrs. James
Perkins eI2 W Wayne ST., took
place Tuesday evening at 1880
o'clock at the parsonage Of the First
q "
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04
By Winifred Black

comes in and offers Romeo a cigar
and wants 10 talk about baseball
with him.
And mother asks after his mother
and sisters, and they pretend that
their only reason for Directing to the
immediate marriage is the extreme
youth of daughter.
just b. Patient.
Extreme youth? And she's had
her hair up on top of her head for
six months and reads poetry and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04
Personals

Or and Mrs G. Farkas. John
Krusovsky and Julius Bertok. of To-
ledo, o., who came here Saturday
afternoon TO attend the funeral of
John Madarasz. returned to their
homes Monday evening
Miss Agatha Clarke. rs y. Will
lam ST., has gone 10 Philadelphia
Pa. and New York city. for an ex-
tended visit
Miss Kathryn CoonIey. 500 w.
Co'faN av.. is visiting IN New York
city
Mrs G.. a. BuJterworth, 522 5
Michigan ST.. who for the past five
weeks has been visiting in North
Anderson. :. c.. Syracuse y. Y.
and Washington. ID. c.. has returned
home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-02-04
INHAIE FUMES.

BY United Press:
MARION, Ind, Feb 3.-One man
is dead and another IS in a critical
condition from inhaling gas fumes
from the motor of an automobile
truck late yesterday. John Gagan.
40 years old, is dead, and Schuyler
Nye, so years old, is in hospital.