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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
MEMPHIS
WORKS
Life of Officer at Main and
Union Streets Is One
Whirl Of Action.

The life Of Traffic officer 3. II. Yates.
stationed At the corner Of Main and
Union streets, is a whiTl OF action. He
sees the citizenry, afoot and mounted,
IN wagon and limousine. lie must have
a balr trigger mind and In second
make a decision that WITH save a llfe or
an accident. His Is one Of the eity's
sights for our country cousins.
While watching Officer Yates did It.
ever oeeuF to YOU how he must utilize
fractions Of time? He Is compelled to
endure physical sufferines summer and
winter. The "mollyeoddle" couldn't be
traffic cop" for a week.
In cold weather he must face the
wintry blasts for hours. Traffic will not
halt while he seeks the warmth Of a
coy fire. In summer he stands In the
blasting sun for hours.
1t is no wonder that officer Yates
Immediately made 81 note of fepssn
when he learned Of the results IL was
producing for others. Quick as a flash,
as is>his custom to think, he procured
a bottle Of the great reconstruetive
tonic.
"Pepgen II great" this officer now
says. "Wadihg around in the mud ana
rain. when l was with the army In
France, weakened my constitution with
the result that contracted the malafiai
germ,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
TRAFFIC Policeman
WITH LIGHTNING SPEED
BARBER HAS A
CLOSE SHAVE
Another Memphis Man Tells
How Pepgel Relieved Him
of Dangerous Health
Condition.

some months ago when the cpl.
demio of influenza was at It's height,
/ contracted the disease. had a very
close shavs from passing away" says
r. +. Hennlnser. barber at the Bath
House Shop, corner Monroe and Main
streets. Memphis.
When the acutcness Of the attack
left me found myself in badly run
down condition, from which l did not
seem to be able to -recover. took
great deal Of medicine, but nothing
helped me.
Il felt weak, tired and nervous. I
couldn't sleep soundly at night. Just
had to whip my body into action by
sheer will power. Many days l have
gone to work at the shop when really
ought to have stayed at homo in bed,
Il read about Pepgen in the Mem.
phis newspapers and decided TO try it.
And now, want to say that feel 100
per cent better. My appetite is good
and every fnouthful of my food tastes
great, ! don't feel tired weak and
nervous as / did before. I sleep more
soundly since taking Pepgen than /
have for year"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
SUCCESSFUL MEN
GOOD FEEDERS"
Says a Hearty Meal Is Not
Only Enjoyable, But
Develops VIII
Power.

Look around you. who are the most
successful people you know? They are
shrewd, Of course. they have brains.
but did you ever see highly successful
person who couldn't enjoy good roealf
Scores Of Memphis people Are now
telling at the Weiss Pharmacy how
much better they feel since they can
eat substantial foods. Hundreds OF
sick, dyspeptic stomachs have been
made well by Pepgen,
Mrs. r. II. wallace, 22s Summer ave-
re, Dinshamton, tells the following
r tive to how Pepsen aided her hus.
band:
For six months my husband had not
been able to eat one good meal His
stomach was in dreadful condition
His food soured and he complained OF
bitter taste in his mouth.
Lack OF healthy nourishment almost
starved his nervous system. His nerves
were so highly keyed that he could
hardly sleep at night Work was out
Of the question for my husband. He
was too weak to work.
He took so much medicine without
help that we had about lost faiths in
everything. But now, thanks to Per-
gen. my husband is feeling fine. He has
been able to do more work during the
last two weeks than he was able to DO
In six months previous.
Ellis appetite is good and his food
does not hurt him. He sleeps soundly
Fepgen has given my husband 80 much
relief that / am glad to recommend it,,
Pepgen increases stomach action and
quiets the nerves. II cleanses the blood.
It encourages the kidneys and Liver and
the absence Of alcohol and sugar makes
1t a safe medicine for everybody to try.
Pepgen is composed of the oils and
juices of vast number Of different
kinds Of leaves, roots and barks, each
recognized for its value In relieving
stomach, liver and nerve troubles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
DOCTORS IOIN IN
LABORATORY PLAN
Cooperate in Effort to Secure
$4,000, 900 Of Rookie.
feller's Money.

only action by the Chamber Of Com.
meree now stands before first definite
steps or several Memphis civic organic
cations and clubs toward making ab.
pilcatlon TO the Rockefeller commits
sion 70 secure S20o0,e00 for the purpose
9t erecting here modern research
:. Committees have been named BY the
Memphis and shelby County Medical
society and the Rotary club. These
committees VIII cooperate with a body
from the Chamber Of Commerce which
z expected TO be selected shortly The
My elu5 previously had named such
The subject was laid before the ply
slelans Tuesday night at their regular
meeting at the courthouse and met
Mltn hearty approval. Drs. J. l.. jerks,
y. =. turner and j. L. Andrews were
named on committee to consider the
question, The Rotary club earlier In
ne day had appointed Or. Otis War;,
pr Willis 2. Campbell and DR. Percy
Toms as Its body 10 cooperate viii
other Committees. The Rotarians fur
lher declared ii was their intention II
the project assumed a favorable aspect
70 send men to New York TO confer
WITH Charles Cagon. secretary of the
rockefeller commission, with regard to
occurring such funds.
Mayor Rowlett Paine addressed the
medics society Tuesday night on sAni-
tary conditions and public health. lie
asked their corporation In these mat.
ters. lie told OF his recent visits 10
health .eenters in the East and North
and laid stress OF Memphis need OF
an expert. all-time man to take charge
here. support Of the physicians was
pledged the new administration,
w. II. FitzHugh, president OF the
Chamber Of Commerce, appeared before
the society and explained the organiSa-
tions sustaining fund. A committees 10
investigate and take action as regards
this fund was named.
Professional papers were read Nand
discussions. made by Drs. James F1em-
Ing, Casa Collier and W. l.. William
SON
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
Tiger Rose -

Universal interest which always at.
taches Itself 10 = Belasco production is
emphasized In the coming engagement
% Tiger Rose Thursday nights offer.
ing at the New Lyric theateT Conf.
dent expectation always asserts itself
When Mr. BelasCo presents. The stage
Is sure 10 be revealed in beautiful pios
lures. 1t Is not matter Of garrish
establishment. but the assertion of q
sense OF precise sufficieney. Two OF
the. stage settings in "TlRer Rose" are
spoken Of as masterpieces of Mr.. Be
lascos art a marvellous electrical
storm. and anotheiNdepicting a desert.
ed cabin, with an accompanying day-
break aud sunshine. Theatars goers else.
where have declared the storm scene
the most thrillingly realistic that has
ever been given the stage. The skies
darhen, the winds blow, then comes the
rain gently at first, patterlng the roof
and the leaves. and then in torrents,
with the lightning flashing and the
thunder roll. This act Is a remarkable
stage Illusion, showing daybreak steal.
ing through the chinks Of a ruined cab.
IN IN the Utmost recessos of a primeval
forest, Reality prevails. The cast has
been especially selected to aid In de-
piCting the motive.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
Loew's Lyceum,

A candy shop where a bevy of shape.
y Broadway beauties mako merry is
the setting which Jack Barton has ar
ranged for sweet Sweeties," a musical
farce which viii top the new vaudeville
accompanying at Loew's Lyceum Thurs
day Barton, Billy Barnes and Rene
Braham, who take the leading parts
edy and melody are supported BY a reg.
ular Rosebud chorus.
AT the Drug store" is the label Of
a laugh diversion in which Jack Russell
and Belle Titus will be seen Burns
and Garry viii amuse with melodies
smiles and dances and Mable Darrell
the famous eccentric coincidence, will
be seen In brand new act. Sansone
and Della, master athletics, viii close
the vaudeville end OF the show.
Thieves" a drama that leads one
from the slums to the circles of society
viii be the film feature with Gladys
Brockwell in the leading role.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
Was Near a Breakdown,

My appetite became poor and even
what little hate didn't taste good, My
back hurt me, too. The pains were
often very severe while I stood at my
post Of duty. When relieved l fire..
quently felt 50 tired and worn out that
I could hardly drag myself home.
Although | had the best possible
medical treatment. none Of the medicine
I took seemed to reach the spot in my
case.
''Pepgcn began to relieve me at once.
1t Is the most wonderful remedy have
ever encountered for malariaI trouble.
1t took held of me right from the start
Ny appetite is splendid and my food
tastes good. My kidneys work normally
and I am free from pains in my back.
ITO be very plain, want to say that
never felt better in my life than feel
now. | credit Pepgen for my relief and
sincerely wish to recommend Il to
every person who is In rundown con.
dition of health"
Those who wish to take Officer
Yates advice and try Pepsen may OBJ.
tain 1t at the Weiss Pharmacy, corner
Main and Union streets, Memphis, or
from any other leading drug store. Pep
gen is splendid for children as we'll as
adults. 1t has pleasant sassafras
taste and does not contain any alcohol
or strong drugs to offset the soothing
influences of the roots, barks and leaves
from which 1t Is manufactured by ex.
pert chemists.
Copyright. 1920. by the American
Drug Co., all rights reserved.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
MAIN ST. BUSINESS MAN SAYS
"PEPGEN DID NE MORE GOOD
THAN ANY OTHER MEDICINE"

was in run down Hondition and
needed something to tone me up
tried several tenlcs without obtaining
very good results. Finally I tried
Pepgen. Pepgen took right hold Of me
at once. 7 am sure it did me more good
than any other medicine ever took"
says John II, Knauer, Sc South Main
street, Memphis.
Mr.. Knauer Is manager Of Hoyle &
Rariek's ladies' ready TO wear store.
Continuing he says: Before took
Pepgen my appetite was very poor. /
didn't relish my food. Also my liver
was sluggish and / was eonstipsted
at times.
"Yss, Pepgen improved my condition
wonderfully. am glad to recon-
mend It to others, for | honestly be.
Ileve 1t to be "a very fine tenics,"
Are your meals paying dividends or
are they plunsing YOU, headlong, into
physical bankruptcy? Y
Every. meal you eat should give you
more than hunger satisfaction. More
blood for your veins and more flesh
for bones are what you should have.
Some folks will not get plump. The
more they eat the thinner they get.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
JELLIC0E SAYS TRUST
TO IMPERIAL NAVY

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Jan. t.
Admiral Jelicoe declared in a speech
While here that until the league Of ma.
tons had proved itself the British EN-.
pire. would be wise TO trust to the
might of the navy, when was insurance
OF its safety. He declared that If a
portion Of the empire desired to help in
naval defense, it should help now,
The admiral said there we're unknown
problems IN the Pacific which might in
future lead to trouble. 1t was devoutly
to be hoped that the league Of nations
would lessen any possible danger Of
war, Nevertheless, he said, he did not
mink there were many members Of the
British empire who were prepared 10
stake their all upon the efficacy Of
into being.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
FRITZ Scheff.

Next Monday evening FIRTH Scheff,
the, ever adorable singing eonlsdlenne
viii be heard at the Lyric for an en-
sagelnent OF two nights and Tuesday
sion Of musical comedies, q" ''Glerianna,"
the book and lyrics OF which we're
written by Catherine Chisholm Cush.
ing, and tho music by Rudolf FfimI
melodies that appeal TO popular taste
and has the happy faculty OF pleasing
MISC Scheff is ably supported by d
metropolitan cast Of unusual excellence,
Including az its featured member al
II. Wilson, known and loved for his
undisputed ability as a dialect come
dian. Others in the company are
George. EveFett, Ursula Ellsworth, Jane
King, Curtis Karpe, Louis y. Spaulding
James Joseph Dunn. Marie King, Ed
Maiden, James Simpson, Margery Lane,
Harriet Press, Vera Dunn and the one
hundred per cent beauty chorus,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
AHUsemeRts
New Lyric

One can well understand why par.
toF, Bedroom and Bath. q farce COM
coy reproduced At she New lyric Tues.
day night had a metropolitan run with
4 metropolitan cast and Il caused
many laughs throughout the three acts.
Lhe lines AZ times are clever, at times
also need to bg~iaken from the parior 10
the bedroom or bath. 5r some other
solitary place. But again the plAy
seemed 70 please and that's what farce
should do. AZ times like HoyCs old
screaming Iarces and At times more like
he latter day risque ones, "Parior,
BEDROOM and Bath" Is merely a pleas
ing not a great comedy.
Harlan Griggs as Reginald irving.
the iHfpeccHble husband who becomes
ehtangled in many peCcadiloes, and
Mary kilc0yne IN the character part
Of Folly Hathaway, are the two big
laugh producers. Briggs methods are
original his facial Work unique anu
he gets by. Mary Kilcoyne overdoes the
producing clown thing 10 use a cir.
Gus expression but the clevarness OF
Tho lines help her out many, many
times. Tho cast as a whole Is a fair
one for road production md the per.
iormanee one Of considerable merit
There will be matinee Wednesday and
concluding performance tonight
NED COURTNEY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
0rpheum.

Condolences from England. success.
ful though they may be in their own
country, seldom meet with the same
success when they reach this side of
the Atlantic, Once in n while, how.
ever. America grasps ono Of them by
condolences who succeed here might
be counted on the fingers, or at any
rate, the fingers and toes, but included
among them must be Josie Heather,
the winsome. dainty songster, who was
thought of so highly that she was cho.
sen to accompany Nine. Bernhard
on her famous vaudeville tour. Miss
Heather Is at the Orpheum She is
assisted IN this act by jim Mclaughlin,
very likeable young singer and plan.
ist and Bobby Heat in songs and
dances. She wears beautiful costumes
and what is more she wears them with
q knowledge of how to display them to
best advantage. Her voice Is still as
pleasantly sweet and charming as the
rest OF her and her songs are all orig
inal and new.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07

Something must he wrong. These peo-
pie eat plenty Of flesh building food, still
they gain very little strength.
The man who ate and did not get fat
suggested that it made him poor to
carry 1t around.
The too slender man or woman rare
ly is happy.
Plumpness Of the body depends upon
the stomach extracting the fats from
the foods that are eaten. When the
stomach fails at fat-making the whole
system suffers.
PlunIpness does not depend upon the
amount of food that is eaten 1t depends
upon the amount Of food that is assira-
Hated by the stomach. In cases Of ex-
treme Slenderness, nine times out OF ten
it may be traced to stomach sluggish
ness.
Pepaen overeomes stomach sluggish
ness 1t has increased the weight Of
many who were too slender because 1t
Is tonic for the system. Pepsen Is a
tissue builder and constitutional food
Weak, thin, pale, nervous rundown
men and women grow plump taking
PepgeI The sassafras flavor Of Pep
gen is very appetizlng.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
NOW GETS 4S EGGS
A DAY INSTEAD OF 3
Mr.. Vincent Cured His Hens of the
Winter Loatina Habit. Easily Done,


My egg supply has increased wonder
fllly. Early in January, started using
Don Sung. ] had been getting about
eggs every other day from 70 hens. BY
the end of January / was getting so
eggs q day. In two weeks more, was
getting 4 dozen q day. &C, w. Vincent,
South, Ky.
Mr.. Nincents results, In January,
prove that you can get the eggs when
eggs are high It's no trouble and costs
o0thng to try, Tho same effer that
Mr. Vincent accepted is open TO you.
Give you hens Don Sung and watch
results for one month. Il you don't
find that It pays for itself and pays
you good profit besides, simply tell
us and your money will be promptly
refunded
Don Sung Chinese for egg-laying)
works directly an tho egg laying organs,
aud is also Il splendid tonic II Is
easily given In the feed. improves the
hens health. makes her stronger and
more active in any weather. and starts
her laying
Try Don Sung for 80 days and If Il
doesn't get you the eggs, no matter how
cold or wet the weather. your money
will be refunded by return mail. Get
Don Sung from your druggist or poultry
remedy dealer or send so cents for
package by mail PREPAID, Burrell- Bug
ger 70, 3S3 Columbia Bldg, indiana
apolis, Ind. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07

\ verdict for the Cumberland Tele-
phone. and Telegraph company was TO.
turned IN the federal court Tuesday aft.
trhoon by "a jury In the suit for SIS 900
The father Of the boy, Il, u. Lockard
sought TO recover $4,000 damages from
the telephone company alleging that
the death 81 his son was due 10 the
presence OF iron spikes, used as foot
rests on telephone poles. which were an
invitation TO children. The child
climbed one Of the poles and fell dis.
lance Of several feet sustaining IN.
jurics which caused his death a few
hours later
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
WALSH TO CINCINNATI,

For the purpose of representing the
government in a number OF cases to be
heard before the circuit court of ap.
assistant United States district attor.
hey, probably will remain In Cincinnati
the greater part Of next week.
Mr.. Walsh is engaged In preparing
briefs in the cases to be presented to
the court. The cases TO be heard Dy
the court of appeals include a number
OF those tried at the November term
Of court in which the validity of the
wartime prohibition act was attacked.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07

That Miss Wehrley Is enthusiastic
about Pepsen is best told in her own
words. In her vocation she has fire..
quehtly Deem called upon to act as
judge In cooking contests, which meant
that she would have to sathple the cook
ing offered BY the various contestants.
And as a rule, wherevcr she went,
there were plenty Of cooks who insisted
upon her tasting some OF their favorits
dishes IN order TO get her opinion. This
continual taking Of bites" here and
there was bound to have harmful effect.
Miss Wehrley says:
Symptoms Of stomach trouble began
manifesting themselves about a year
ago. l had attacks Of indigestion. |
also had a tired, worn.out feeling.
Ny complexion became sahow. lbst
my appetite and began losing weight.
realized | needed good tonic. So
many people In my home city, Louisville,
Endorsed Pepssh that | obtained IT,
"Pepgen relieved me. l am no longer
affected by formations Of eas in my
stomach, even when ! eat foods thai. ATE
known 10 be difficult 10 digest
Il have . very high Opinion as to
the merits Of Pspgen and ! shall bs
pleased to recommend II whenever OPP
portunity presents itself"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
PR|zE::SEEK|NG
COOKS CAUSE Of
EXPERTS WOE
%----~-~----~----~v
"Sampling' in Contests Plays
Havoc With Culinary
Expert and Noted
Author.

Miss Matte Lee Wehrley, author of
Handy Household Hints and Recipes"
contributor Of many ARTICLES to news-
papers and magazines on the subject Of
Southern cooking, has Travelled from the
Atlantic TO the Pacific, from the lakes
to tho gulf, giving lectures and demon.
STATIONS Of cooking at domestic science
schools, women's clubs and fairs.
Miss Wehrley is web known in Mem
,phis. Her home is at 900 South Sixth
St, Louisville, Ky.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
MUSTARD Is USED
TO RELIEVE SHARP
Ha
RHEUMATIC PAINS

A good IMMINENT is made of mus.
tArd, red pepper, sassafras, Inenthol
and ammonia Apply it TO the w.
feeted part today and you will
scarcely feel the pain tomorrow.
This lininent Is excellent for
tired, aching feet. Take about three
quarts Of warm water, add one or
two tablespoonfuls of the liniment;
+ soak the feet for 10 or Is minutes
and your feet will feel like new.
The above prescription, already
prepared with added ingredients,
can be obtained under the name Of
Pepgen Liniment at any leading
drug store.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
Majestic.

Anita Stewart, who takes the lead
ing part in Mind the Paint Girl"
ruined gown in one Of the scenes
while the feature was being made. She
steps under the scene painting ladder.
when the workman drops his bucket
Of paint on her gown It was not SUP.
posed 10 touch her but the paint spat,
tered in every direction, covering her
gown. Rush work was done TO get a
replica of the gown so that she could
60 on with the picture. The scene is
shown IN this picture which win be
shown at the Majestic theater today
emily.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
WORDS OF PRAISE ARE DAILY
HEARD IN ALL PARTS OF CITY

but a short time I feel altogether dif-
ferent"
Mrs. y. NJ. Haste, 9o3 Vance Avenue,
says: II want to recommend Pepgen
as a Inoat wonderful tonicY
"Pcpgen relieved my indigestion, In
creased my appetite and steadied my
nerves. "--MrE b. II. stalard 251o w.
jefferson Street. ..
Fred Greenwood, es2 clack Place, says
Pepsen gave him relief from his trouble
by building up his general system.
"Pepgen relieved my stomach trouble
almost Immediately" says Mrs ]. D.
Holderman, 999 Tanglewood Street
Avenue. saws: MY nerves are in
better condition since taking pepgen,
and an not annoyed with gas after
eating"
''Pepeen relieved my rheumatism and
gave me better appetite."---r. l. Will
liarns, Barber at th9 Subway Barber
Shop, living at 1881 Manila Ave.
Mrs. a. L. Elliott, 1885 Aste Place,
ssys her husband was In badly run
down condition as the result OF In
tluenSa. Pepssn built him up promptly.
'Papgen is a wonderful blood p,jri-
fer, II worked wonders with my lit
Tie boy says Mrs W. w. Soyars, 2o7s
Ninton Street"
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
SAUNDERS CLOSES DEAL.

:. The formal transfer Of then L. II.
Treadwell lot on the southwest corner
Of Parkway and Union avenue, 4Ssx3lO
feet. recently purchased ny Clarence
Mr.. Saunders Is having plans prepared
for home to be built on the PROPERTY
that will be. one Of the finest In the city
when completed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07
Stomach ills

permanently disappear after drinking
the celebrated Shiyar Mineral Water
Positively guaranteed by money. back
offer. Tastes fine costs tritle. De.
liyered anywhere by our Memphis
agessts, Oliver-FinnIe Co. Phone them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07

e. ]. Norton, ST.. 1871 Union Avenue, |
says Pepgen Increased his appetite and
made him sleep better
----%------
r. D. Rodgers, Merchant. 932 Sew
enth Street, gained, 14ia pounds in
three weeks while taking pepgen. He
says: II can not praise Bepgen too
hghly--it gave me relief when every. |
thing else had failed"
J. q. Jacobs, 1886 Ayers street, says
Pepgen made. an entirely new man OF
him in very short time.
Mrs. Mary Robertson. Nurse. III n. |
her OF stomach trouble With which she |
suffered for 20 years.
"Pepgen has given mo great relief /
Il, and I firmly believe | win be PER-
insnentiv relieved" says G. q. Wise |
who resides at the Lonsinotti Hotel
A. Miller White, Barber, 103 Madi. |
son Street. says, "Pepgen certainly |
put pep in me and made me feel like
d new man" |
Mrs. A. l. wyatt, Eli Ashland Court |
SAYS; "Pepgen has given me much re- |
lief and wish 10 Recommend 1t to I
anyone suffering as ! did" "
Mrs. NJ. Schneider. SIS Shelby avenue
says: "Pepgsn IS certainly making
well woman Of me.
Miss Julia Schwart, 9Ss Peabody /
avenue. says "Pepgen certainly pro+ |
duces prompt results. After taking i'll
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-07

Copyright, 1920. by The American
Drug Co, All rights reserved)