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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
CANTU ON WAY TO SEE
MEXICAN OFFICIALS

Los ANGELES, Aug. 20.-Col. Este
ban Cantu was here today on his way
to Mexico City to confer with Pro-
visional President de la Huerta and
Gen. Aware Obregon concerning recent
events in the northern district of Lower
California, which ended when Col.
Cantu surrendered the governorship of
the district to Luis NJ. Salazar.
Gen. Salazar's first official acts in
Guided announcement that the Owl
Gambling house, just across from the
United states, would be closed on Sep
TENDER |, unless orders came from
Mexico City for its closing before that
time, according to announcement here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
FOUR AFTER P0STOFFICE
PLUM AT YAz0O CITY

YAZOO CITY. Miss, Aug. 90 (Spl)
-Messrs. J, G. Hagy and e. H. Jennings.
postal inspector and secretary OF the
civil service commission, respectively,
have been local visitors lately securing
information concerning the four Rppli-
cants for the postmastership OF Nazoo
city.
Tho four applicants who have taken
the examination are w Il. Stinson, Il
l., Willett. X, 4. Whalen and n. A.
Mott. After the resignation OF Mrs
+, r Mccormack Mr.. Stinson was ap-
pointed acting postmaster.
MIR. Hagy stated that 1t was impossl-
BILE to say just when the appointment
would be made. He added that the po-
sitlon would be for four years from the
time of appointment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
ESTABLISH DRAINAGE
DISTRICT IN Upton

CONVICTION. Tenn Aug. 20 (Spl)-
A drainage district for the lands lying
In Indian creek bottom and the lands
lying In its tributaries has been estah-
liSf cd by Judge John Y, Peete, OF Tip
ton county. in the county court. The
petition for the district was unopposed.
The proposed Improvement will reclaim
many fertile acres that are now too
wet for profitable cultivation.
The proposed canal will extend
through almost all OF indian creek that
lies in Upton county. and from the
various stations the canal according to
preliminary survey will be from II to
35 feet wide at the top and from s to 26
feet wide at the bottom, and Q feet
deep. The decree provides for lateral
bitches 10 connect with the main canal
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
A WOMAN DOCTOR

says, "Eugenics is a necessary factor
In the future of the race The average
american girl Is unfit for motherhood. 4"
This may be true, but If weak and all
ing girls passing from girlhood to WON
anhood would only rely. as thousands
do. upon Lydia +. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound-that simple remedy
made from roots and herbs--to restore
the system to normal healthy condi-
ton, II would cause many ills from
which they suffer to disappear, so that
motherhood might become the joy Of
their lives. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
Engine ErpLOdes,
Engineer Injured

SCOOBA, Miss. Aug. 20. (Spl)-word
was received in Scooba, Wednesday af-
ternoon, that the new sawmill engine.
owned by Colon Hooper in West KEN
per, had exploded and considerable dam
age done.
Engineer Sawyer. VINO was standing
near the engine when 1t exploded. was
blown some distance away into a huge
pile OF sawdust. He had been badly
scaIded and otherwise injured. on ac-
count OF the wires being down between
here and DeKalb II has been impossible
to learn the full particulars.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
ALABAMA GIRL WRITES
ABOUT RED BARBARlTIES

BIRMINGHAM Ala, Aug. 90
Charges that the Bolshoviki, in their
drive upon Warsaw, are using dumdum
bullets and inflictinE torture upon prts-
oners are made in a letter 10 +. w.
Barrett, editor Of the Age Herald, from
Miss l.. II Denny. Alabama Red Cross
nurse in Warsaw.
The letter which was postmarked
July 2s stated the Polish capital would
soon fall unless the defenders received
reiuforcemehts Desperate hand-tO-
hand fighting in the vicinity Of Brcst-
Litovsk was Indicated, said Miss Dem
ny. by numerous saber wounds Of SOL
diers on both side
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
HAS $4,000 BLAZE,

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 20.-Fire
loss, estimated at 100000 was done in
Eastland at dawn today. The damage
was confined to the business section
and included two restaurants, barber
shop. grocery store and confectionery.
In going to the scene of the fire, the
motor truck became stuck in the mud
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
THINEs ROB DEPOT.

FoRREr CITY. Ark. Aug. 20. (Spl)
On last Sunday the Rock Island de-
pot at Mason was entered and some
5000 IN mey, checks and money orders
gotten by1he burglars. An entrance
was gainetby cutting the panel in the
door. Thework gave evidence of an
amateurisfess that has led the off
GERS to tn conclusion that they can
spot the glty parties and arrests may
be made atny time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
OIL STOCKS REDUCED.

of 922,249 barrels In California crude
oil stocks during July was recorded in
statistics compiled by the Independent
OIL Producers agency here and pub
lished today. July production in Cali
that of June. but this increase failed
to meet the demand. necessitating a
withdrawal from storage. the report
said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
HEAINGS ARE SET.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O.-Hearings
on the applation o. the American
Railway Excess company for further
rate increase to meet the recent wage
set for Augu 81 today by the Inter-
state Commeh commission.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
CONVICTION HOME ROBBED

Burglars forced the rear window OF the
residence OF NJ. Guttman. in Covington,
Wednesday night and robbed the house
Of Sl65 in money and a gold watch. The
home of others on the same street
were also entered. but nothing of i'm
portanCe was taken.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
Bry's Candy Bargain Saturday

Hazelnut Butter Cream Fudge. soc 10,
Mexican Peanut Butter Puffs. 4sc H.
Cocoanut Butter Corn Crisp Bars. soc 10
California Butter Cream Tafty. t6c lb.
Almond Butter Scotch Brittle .osc 10,
Bitter Sweet and Rolled Chocolates tee
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20

holding a two days session here. Del
egates are present nom all over tho
district and as a league they are plan
ming great work for the future.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
EPWoRTALEAGUE MEETS

FORREST CRY, Ark. Aug. 20. (Spl)
The F'orrestCity District Epworth
League of the Methodist church is
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20

Prof Frank G Smith for many years
principal Of the negro nigh school at
Nashville. Tenn, has resigned. Tho
Pearl high school is one OF the best
Of its kind In the state. and Prof, Smith
ranks well as an educator.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20

The departments OF medicine and
dentistry at the Meharry Medical col
lege at Nashville. Tenn, will open Tues
day, oct. 8 Other departments viii
open later according to an announce
nent by Or George W. Hubbard, presi-
dent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20

II am. just so happy over the way
Tanlac has restored my health that I
can't keep from telling people about
~ said Mrs. Lucy Doucette, of 76
Stark street, Manchester, New Hamp-
shire, a few days ago. Il suffered so
didn't know what 1t was to sit down
and enjoy a single meal NY stomach
was so badly disordered I had to live
on the strictest diet, and nothing
seemed to agree with me. At times
my breath seemed to be cut off, and
would suffer terribly for hours at a
time.
Il lost my strength completely and
became so weak and run down | would
give out several times during the day
and would have to stop and rest l was
extremely nervous and irritable, and
just felt like ! would break down COM
pletely.
"One day saw statement from
friend Of mine who said Tanlac had
helped her wonderfully, so l was CON
began taking it Immediately. and
am more than pleased at the splendid
results. My appetite improved right
from the first, and the horrible indiges
ton from which l suffered SO long has
entirely disappeared.
Il have now finished my fourth bot
tie, and can eat just anything | wish
without any bad after-effects. also
sleep better and have more strength
and energy. 1t is a pleasure to tell
others what Tanlac has done in my
case"
Tanlac sold In Memphis by the fol-
lowing agents Warnock Drug com
pany, Weiss Pharmacy, DoYle-Turley
Drug company, A. Renkert & Co. two
stores: l.. H. Fitzpatrick, Wadlington
Purdy, Moore's Pharmacy, Taylor e
Taylor three stores: Washburn-Ly
Drug company G. Q. Manning and Bat
tiers Pharmacy. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20

Editor j. II. Crenshaw, OF the National
Baptist Voice, Is in the city attending
the Riverside association at the Beale
Avenue Baptist church,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
ElsJsiSS ga BRle;2ESS

NEwBERN Tenn.-At recent
meeting Of the Dyer county court, reso-
iutions were adopted by the members
10 nave the Illinois Central railroad to
build an overhead bridge across the
railroad at Shacks' crossing. few
miles north Of Newbern. The crossing
is located In deep curve and is dan
gerous TO the public.
,NEwBERN, Tenn.-The Newborn
high school will open its fan and win
Ter term beginning Sept. l. The high
school faculty was appointed by the
board OF education early last spring.
Prof c. r. Mullins is principal.
MERIDIAN. Mlss.-The city council
here unanimously adopted an ordinance
providing for an increased tax levy of
one mill. The levy, II is pointed out.
Is TO be used to increase the salaries
OF city employees. who are finding II
difficult to- meet the ever-increasing
cost OF living.
MERIDIAN, Miss.-The city authori-
ties have completed a deal with "A local
bank for the purchase of the recent
$29O,O00 municipal Improvement bond
issue. Street paving and repair work
and other improvements proposed will
begin as soon as the deal Is complete
in all details.
MERIDIAN, Miss.--A large class will
receive the degrees of knighthood in
Cyrne Commandery No. Thursday
night. Many will come here from other
points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
BY REV. T. o. FULLER.

The forty-sixth annual meeting OF the
Memphis district of the West Tennessee
and Mississippi annual conference of the
A. NJ. h. Zion church, is in session this
week at Ford's chapel in South Mem
phis The Rev. j. W Frazier, OF Cof-
feeyilIe, Miss, presided Mt the opening
| session Several visiting ministers and
| delegates are in attendance.
A picnic of the Alpha Reading circle
which was TO have been given at Hoop
er's grove Friday hos been postponed
until later.
Among the interesting features OF the
Riverside association Thursday were a
special Introductory sermon, ably de
iivered by Rev James A. Mitchell. A
parade In the afternoon was made up OF
the pastors and messengers and H.
nancial rally at night, in which 70
churches participated. The Beale ave
nue. church was crowded and the
amount so far raised was Sl,726.92, The
Rev, Il. b. Roberts Is moderator and
leader of the group.
The Rev. f. c. Snelson, who served
eight years as a missionary in Africa,
was to address the woman's mission
AIRY conference Friday at o'clock at
Avery chapel Bishop a. J. Carey OF
Chicago bishop Of this Episcopal dis
trict. is present and will deliver an
address also,
The eleventh annual session OF the
Grand ROYAL Circle Of Friends OF the
World will he held at Little Rock, Ark.
Aug 24-2S DR.. X. A. williams is
founder and president, This is the Ar
kansas jurisdiction.
The young peoples choir of the First
| Baptist church viii take a permanent
place in the balcony Sunday morning
A new piano has been purchased for
them.
Nashville is seeking n bond issue for
bathing beaches for both races The
bill is now before the special session of
the Legislature.
Editor j. II Crenshaw, OF the National
Baptist Voice, Is in the city attending
the Riverside association at the Beale
Avenue Baptist church
The departments OF medicine and
dentistry at the Meharry Medical col
Iege at Nashville Tenn, will open Tues
day, oct g. other departments will
open later. according to an announce
ment by Or George W. Hubbard, presi-
dent.
Prof Frank G. Smith. for many years
principal Of the negro high school at
Nashville. Tenn, has resigned Tho
Pearl high school is one OF the best
OF its kind In the state, and Prof Smith
ranks wen as an educator.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20

picnic of the Alpha Reading circle
which was to have been given at Hoop
er's grove Friday, hos been postponed
until later.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20

Nashville is seeking n bond issue for
bathing beaches for both races, The
bill is now before the special session of
the legislature.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20

The young peoples choir Of the First
Baptist church viii take permanent
place in the balcony Sunday morning.
them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-20

The eleventh annual session OF the
Grand Royal Circle Of Friends OF the
World will he held at Little Rock, Ark,
Aug 24-2S. DR.. r. a. Williams is
founder and president. This is the Ar
kansas jurisdiction
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30
VOTE FOR BURRITT
ALLEN FOR JUDGE
Of SUPERIOR COURT

Throughout MIR. Aliens campaign he
has reTrained from commenting one
way or the other on his opponents.
However. his opponents have spread
l4aay wIerd ana conflicting stories as
TO his position on various subjects.
We viii not stO0D 10 such contempt
L1us methods. What we have to say
IN regard to our opponents viii he said
publicly and rot at tde last minute.
Therefore, We wish 10 ask:
Is not it a fact that MIR. Marvin W.
Conkling, one if the candidates for
judge Of the superior court, mas been
TO- many years attorney Tor the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
IN Imperial county?
Is it not true that Mr.. Ross T. Hick
cox came to FL Centre some two years
ago TO practice law, and IS It not
further true that he has at all times
since he came to Imperial county repre-
sented the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company as their attorney?
Is it not fact that Ross T. Hick-
cox has elevated himself to the office
Ci chairman of the republican county
central committee?
Is it not fact that Ross 7. Hicll-
coX individually, and as chairman Of
the republican county central commit
tee Of Imperial county, and attorney
for the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company, is working vigorously for
the election Of Marvin ". Conkling as
JGdoe Of the superior court?
Do you not know that Burritt s.
Alien, Franklin D. Coie and Marvin W. /
Con6ling are all republicans?
Is it not a fast that the court rec
ords Of Imperial ccGnty and the rec
crds Of the republican party, and the (
openly expressed attitude Of Mr. |
HickcoX answer the above questions +
in the affirmative?
Further is It rot a fact taat the .
Southern Pacific Railroad Company F
owns thousands Of acres of irciZable I
land in Imperial county, besides i'm
mense other interests?
Is it not possible, Mr.. Voter, that
Poss 7. Hickcox, attorney fer the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
and chairman Of the republican county
central committee OF Imperial county
working for the election of Marvin 1
W. Conkling because the Southern Pa
cific Railroad Company desires the .
election of Mir. ConkIng as Judge? /!
Why does the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company desire the election
oi Mr.. Conklirg as Judge?
DO You desire the Southern Pacific I
Failroad Company % control the iu- F
Cicial situation in Imperial county t
Do you want corporation control. I
toss, gang. ard gag rule of rolisys IN
Imperial county?
If not, MIR. Voter. We ask If you
WI not work f. al 90 70 the pollz
nd cast your
VOTE FOR
BURRITT 6. ALLEN
Fer Judge of the Superior Court of
Imperial County?
THE BURRTTT 6. ALLEN
INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30
Pumps and Oxfords
-Veyy attractive styIes-lou priced

CO eOS Pf w"
YOU WILL EASILY
1 recognize the special
values, in these high grade
pumps and oXfords that
are now on display.
N O. 0304 LADIES
BROWN SIDE Leather
"Brogue" oxford with full
wing tip perforated and
brass eyelets. The new
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30
GEORGIA MINSTRELS
PLEASE BIG CROWD

A capacity house greeted the Geor-
gia Minstrels last night at the Palace
theater ard the audience was not dis
appointed.
An old fashioned minstrel show
formed the first part Of the entertain
nlent which kept the crowd in an up
roar. Later an Clio which was Of the
highest class amused the audience IN
til it was tired of clapping hands.
AS q finale a short skit written
around duel brought down the house
which left the theater well pleased.
The members Of the company were
guests of local friends after the per-
formance and dance was gwen ct
the Jean Hudson dance hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30
TWO LIVES SAVFn

Four years ago my son, Garfield
Tigner. was promptly restored tc
health from a severe case Of inflama-
tory rheumatism and bad valvular
heart trouble.
We used only Chiropractic.
After suffering severely from the
effects of "flu" for the last two years
and when she could neither cat nor
sleeD or even lie down, my wife, Mrs
! NJ. Tigner, has been snatched from
the jaws Of death by our FL Centre
chiropractor.
We have known this chiropractor
thirty-fye years and know him to be
reliable and successful.
J. N. TIGNER, El Centre
Il lv
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30
"A great display shouting the largest variety of
grade shoes in the city, Watch our Windows

NOW JUST WHEN YOU ARE THINKING
IN about shoes for Fall we've opened our big
Annual Shoe Week to demonstrate thoroughly
to you that Varney's is the place to find larger
assortments of shoes and greater values than
anywhere in the city.
You've only to look at our big shoe display
in the windows and note the prices to that
we can fill your shoe needs best.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30

At the last meeting Of the Tulare
county farm bureau resolution was
passed protesting 10 the state water
commission against granting to Los
Angeles power sites on rivers tribu-
tary to the San Joaquin. A dalega-
ton was present from the Kings coun
ty farm bureau.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30

Manager Niswander Of the Peach
end Fig growers says that fig bread
has been a winner on the local mar
AeC ana he anticipates that it win
mect with wide demand. Ire associa-
ton expects TO begin manufacture Of
fig paste, jelly and other preparations.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30

The peach houses Of the California
Peach ard Fig growers are being
cleared 10 handle the 1920 crop Of figs.
The association viii not be ready to
laceive figs until November Is.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30

The California farm bureau egg
laying contest viii open November !.
utries are limited to 100 breeders.
The contest is under direct superyis-
ion Of the state college Of agriculture.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30

Canner;es on Monterey Bay have
cen running at full capacity on a
heavy catch Of sardines.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30

YWE ARE PROUD TO OFFER these prices on
w good shoes that carry more style and more
real service in every pair than most shoes
We not only have the low market prices
to offer but such an assortment of styles, widths
and sizes to fit you correctly.
We've laid aside one entire week to show you
what an unusually good shoe department.
have. s..
Imperial Valley press., 1920-10-30
Toy Balloons---Free For
The Kids For ''Shoe Week"
Bring the little folks lUhe.7 you come

THERE HUNDREDS
Shoe
ndren geth
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-09-02
MANCHESTER FAIR
Everybody Out For the Big Event Of
the Year September ~. ~. and rs

Everybody Out For the Big Event Of
the Year September ~, -. and Is
The placards are out announcing the
Manchester Fair 10 be held on the fair
grounds Of the Battenkil Valley In
dustrial Society at Manchester Center,
September IA, 3 and 10.
The fair this year, il weather con
ditions are favorable, will be by far
the greatest and best ever held by the
society. This assertion is based on
the fact that the purses for the rae
ing have attracted as entries large
number Of well known horses in all
classes. The stock entries are also
large and Floral Hall will be well
| filled with the choicest examples Of
the house wives art, and in addition
there will be space reserved for eS-
hibits by the Manchester, Vermont,
Board Of Trade.
The committee on attractions have
secured the following attractions,
which in variety and distinctive class,
should appeal to all fair goers.
Troop c, Third T. S. Cavalry tabout
80 men) will be on grounds all three
days, camped in true army style, and
will give daily exhibitions Of the finest
feats Of equestrianism.
John and Title Baldwin have also
been secured and will entertain the
occupants Of the grand stand; also the
rail birds, with daring feats Of horse
manship, with Roman racing, and three
horse exhibitions. Miss Baldwin has
yet to be thrown by bucking bronco.
Mrs. Cornie Glynn Cocklin will en-
terrain the grand stand occupants
with her wonderful contrato voice--a
voice well known in Rutland and the
larger cities Of the state for its
superb timber. Mrs. Cocklin will be
laceompanied In her selections by the
Manchester Union Band. who in their
weekly concerts this summer have
shown themselves to be a very
superior musical organization.
While all tho above attractions are
confined 20 the earth the fair associa-
ton hope 20 be represented in the air
by Capt. II. r. Stickney. Vermont's
premier aviator, who, in addition to
performing wonderful stunts in the
air. will also take all those who de-
sire for ride in his plane, which
under his mastery control. according
20 those Who have ridden with him. IL
las sefe as riding q rocking chair on
the home vcranda.
To those who are interested IN base
ball. the committee hopes % arrange
two goods games a. morning attrac-
TORS
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-09-02

= work 70 their rt6t Caunoe,ieut
girls 90 nor, than seven um5s as
muci work "a the daify farms aecord-
iuE % these statistics Vermont
women 90 more DAIRY Nofk than The
women Of ans oibcf state bat Cen
meet cut end they So eight times ~
much a. Massachusetts women
The.e figures were securcd rs the
New England Mlk Producer Asso-
eiation - Is oFcrt e determine t.ie
aotu etst q producing MIX % Tie
ave sge New England farm The
relatively large percentage 81 work
which is done without cost bt mem
beers Of the average Vermont dairy
mans family M b one reason Tor
4 common belief that mix can be-
produced in Vermont much cheaper
then in other Il itcs q New England.