davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1920-08-26
Auction Sale
N0anAY, AUGUST 50, 1920

sa9Hassss a+GNSSs 0Vs sJGS
4 10 o'clock a NJ
South Londonderry, Vermont,
Consisting Of Household Furniture.
Bedroom Sets, Stoves, Chairs,
and lot of articles not mentioned.
One IL Room house, a Barn,
with two acres of land, and four
acre lot with new barn on same.
Either would make a fine poultry
farm. Cuts hey enough for two
cows. Splendid place for man with
team, or an ideal summer home
: Within 81 mile of railway station,
schools, churches and stores.
: Free lunch at noon.
T. d. DAVIES.
]. B. Johnson, Auctioneer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
Jews OF Memphis
IS Years AGO.
NOVEMBER "a. 1905.


An enjoyable stag party was given
| last night at the residence of Capt
| ]. II. Martin. The party was giveT
| by Joe and Henry Martin, compli-
mentary to Ezekial McNeal, of Bolivar
Mrs. Leonard W. Bedford has re-
turned from a trip to Byhalia Miss
where she gave recitation at the
Hamilton college to a large and APP
preciative audience.
St Patrick's church was the scene
of pretty wedding yesterday after
noon. The contracting parties were
O'Reilly, well known and popular
The List circle Of the Amateur
Musical club, consisting of Misses Ada
Male King, Mary Morgan, Hattie Bill,
Nieva Gibson, Maud Murray and Minnie
Robertson, entertained the club most
delightfully."- yesterday afternoon in the
studio of the director, Mrs. +. r. Tobey.
Mrs. j. NJ Dockery left today to at
tend the Atlanta exposition in company
with n pleasant party of friends and
relatives in North Carolina, whom she
will meet there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Orgill have
returned after a five months tour of
England and other parts of Europe.
All preparations are complete for the
opening 'of st. Brgids parish bazar
tomorrow at noon. The bazaar is to be
held in the hall and store, Second and
Jefferson.
The theosophical lecture field will be
in charge of E. 7. Hargroves, of New
York, this season, in place of Claude
Falls Wright, who has been here for the
last three seasons.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
Thanksgiving Day.

Thursday We are called upon to
give thanks for all the bountifui
blessings of the past year. Enter
into his courts with thanksgiving, -
cries the Psalmist, and We do so,
gladly.
Thanksgiving is one of the eX-
allied and joyous national holidays,
and a holiday that is peculiarly
American: for with the exception OF
Canada. which borrowed the Gus
tom from us. we are the only nation
that does celebrate this great feast.
The story has been told over and
over again, how the Pilgrim Fathers
fell on their knees in silent prayer
and instituted a solemn season of
thanksgiving for the arrival of yes
sci that saved them from starvation.
From that small beginning the Gus
tom has widened and grown until
now il penetrates the Temotest parts
OF the country.
The great Episcopal church, which
has observed the feast for years. has
at its last convocation taken steps
to make 1t one of the holy days of
the calendar--the only church. so far,
to do this.
We have more reasons for thank
fulness this year than ever. The
election is over; a policy Of read
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
News Of Memphl;
10 Years Ago.
Twice Told Tales
NOVEMBER "a. 1910


| Arrangements have been made by the
United Cigar Stores company to open
q cigar store at the corner of Main
street and Monroe avenue in the near
| future.
Application for charter for the JEFF
ferson Building company was made
yesterday. by r. b. LeMaster, J. p.
O'Leary, l., NJ. Weathers, w NJ. Foley
and John c. Adams, the company to be
capitalized at 100000. They propose to
erect 12-story building for commercial
purposes at Lyceum lane and jefferson
avenue.
II. A. Mulliken, representative of the
International aviators, has just closed
negotiations giving this troupe of bird
men a lease on the Tri State fair
grounds for the week beginning Nov.
30. This, a second aviation meet for
Memphis, promises to be an entirely
different sort than that which was held
last April
Temporary headquarters of the Mem
phs Real Estate association viii be
established at the office of William
White, in the Bank of Commerce build
ing. ii was decided at a meeting of the
board of directors yesterday.
Mrs, Henry Pleitsch, of St. Louis,
has arrived in the city to attend the
Given Pleitsch wedding here this eve
ming.
Two subscriptions of $1,000 We're Sc
cured at noon today by Joseph J, Bar
~ William j. Smith and George A.
I.awo for the building fund of the Y.
NJ. /. building, making the total sub
scriptlons TO date past the $4,000 mark.
Enrolment at the night public school
continues to increase rapidly Acting
Superintendent Wharton S. Jones an
nounced that the attendance was near
the 200 mark. This is nearly 100 per
cent over that of Ilast year
Mr.. and Mrs. Devall Moo left We'd
nesday to spend the holidays as guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Downing, in
Union City.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24

Somehow men have an idea that
thelr sex has monopoly on good
tunes. They realize that a man must
nave his fling, but it never occurs to
them that woman must have hers.
And anyway, the general masculine
idea is that there is something so
peculiarly thrilling to a woman in
Just being married, and having a
home of her own, no matter how dull
both are, that all the fun she wants
is just sitting up and gloating over
Eer wedding ring.
Which is some mistake, I'll say.
Therefore, man who has danced,
and frOliclIed and who has done all
there was to do, and seen all there
was to see, and who is sick and tired
Of ii all, will mary a little young girl
and expect her never to want to go
anywhere. or TO have any amusement
lie doesn't even realize how selfish
he is in denying her the pleasure that
he has had
If ! We're a man. I would want to
marry a girl who had been greatly
admired by men, and who had had
many men make love to her. And /
should wish to marry a girl who had
had lots of pretty clothes and who
had had her fill Of theaters, and par
ties and restaurants.
Then | would know that | was get
ting n wife whose head would not be
turned hv tho first glib-tOngued pal
JNcrer who came along and asked her
If she didn't believe in love at first
sEhi' and told her that the minute
lie saw her ne had a strange feeling.
as If NE had Just met his fate-alas,
too late,
And | would know that | was get
ling n wife whose idea of heaven was
Just the shutin solitude or two. in
their ON home. instead of thinking
paradise il "A gathering restaurant
with a iaZZshand hraying in your ear,
and lunatiCs Ca\or:ng around among
the tables,
It's the things that we haven't had
that we are all mad about. It's the
apple We haven't tasted that we risk
heaven to set our teeth into. Fa-
miIiarity rubs the gilt off the ginger
bread of pleasure. Plenty inevitably
brings safety.
And SO, if | were man. ! should
wish my wife to have cut her wisdom
teeth nj her fathers expense, and for
her To have had her picnic before
had to pay the piper, or even to go
on the excursion with her Then
should know that when she came TO
me she had worked all the flirta-
tiousness ont of her system. aud that
she had danced holes in her slippers,
and had had enough OF folly, and
wanted to settle down to the rell
business Of life.
For I'd have sense enough to know
that every woman must have her
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
VNCLE WIGGICNtI(S9S s.
BEDTINE STORY
UNCLE WIGGILY's THANKSGIVING.

/ giving dinner there" The bunny
| looked around the corner of a lolly-
pop bush and saw a sad old dog lying
| on some dried leaves.
Happy Thanksgiving" called I'm
ncle, Wiggily, as pleasantly as he
| could.
| s"Nonsense!"- barked the old dog.
There will be nd Thanksgiving for
me! Not even a bone! Not even a
| bone!"
Uncle Wiggily did some quick
thinking.
There will be more than enough
for Nurse Jane, the Crow and me-"
thought the bunny do you like
pumpkin pie jam taTts?' the bunny
asked the dog.
DO I? Well, I just guess l dol"
! barked the dog. But where can l
find any,"
AT my hollow stump bungalow"
! answered Uncle Wiggily 60 right
through the woods and wait there for
| me. I'll come as soon as | get Grand
4 father Goosey Gander.~
| Bow wow" barked the dog which
| meant Thank you"
I So he went on his way to the bun
| ny's hollow stump, and Uncle Wiggily
| hoped to Grandpa Goosey's house
| Uncle Wiggily found the old gentle
| man duck talking to an old cat, who
was sadly mewing.
Whats the matter with herr"
asked the bunny of his friend.
| ooh, she can't find any milk to
! drink, and not a switch of catnip,"
| said Grandpa Goosey. 81 was just
| trying to cheer her up for Thanksgiv-
! ing, but"
What have l to be thankful for"
mewed the Old Cat. Il can't catch
mice nor even chase my tail"
"Oh, but you can come to Thanks
giving at my house." interrupted I'm
Gle Wiggily: "'Toddle along! We'll
| have a jolly time together. The
Crow and Dog will be there ahead of
us"
So Uncle Wiggily, the Cat and
Grandpa Goosey went through the
woods together Nurse Jane wasn't
! bit surprised to see them, nor the
extra company for she was used to
Uncle Wiggily by this time.
THE Thanksgiving dinner is
ready" said the muskrat lady house
keeper, as all the friends reached the
hollow stump bungalow.
YES. and so am | ready! I'm
ready for my Thanksgiving dinner,
and it will be Uncle Wiggily him
self" growled an unpleasant voice,
and out from the closet where he had
been hiding, popped the Bad Black
Bear Il want Uncle Wiggily!" he
growled.
"Haw! Haw! Haw! You do, eh?
Well, how do You like that?" cried
the Crow. and he nipped the bear on
the end of his soft and tender nose
And how does this suit YOU!
barked the Dog, as he nlpped the
Bear on his left hind leg.
cor this?" mewed the Cat, as she
scratched him on his ear.
"Oh, WOW! Oh. trolley cars! on
iitney busses." howied the bear.
This is too much!" and away he ran
not hurting the bunny at all HIS
three Thanksgiving dinner guests had
saved Mr.. Longears,
Then they sat to the table ah9
Nurse Jane brought out the good
things to eat, so everybody was nap
nv except the Bear, and he didn't de-
serve to he. And if the mince pie
doesn't stay awake all night and
bark at the looking glass, I'll tell
you next about Uncle Wiggily and
the celery
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24

ion that the first woman cabinet Cf-
fetal will be given the, portfolio Of
education. The experience Of women
in politics does not justify the pre-
diction that they will be called upon
to assume the larger responsibilities
in the cabinet for some years to
come. But the creation Of a port
folio Of secretary of education is
one that fits in well with the equip
ment and with the principal activi-
ties of women voters.
For the most part women are In
terested in politics; not so much for
the spoils. Of office as for the i'm
provement OF political conditions.
Perhaps the craving for office and
for honors viii como with expert
ence. Meanwhile. they are interest
ed in making politics cleaner. elect
ing better men to office. and in the
moral and intellectual improvement
of the electorate.
One can only surmise what the
fate Of the public schools would be
without the interest and cooperation
Of the women. So far as we know,
there is no organization of any Kind
among men that concerns itself with
the influences of the schools. with
the qualifications OF the teachers.
and with the health of the students
while in school.
For many years women have de-
voted themselves to this enterprise
with uniform energy and marvellous
success. Their qualifications along
this line are practically exclusive,
and Senator Harding will pepularize
himself and confer a welI-merited
recognition upon the women if he
should decide to appoint a woman
to be member of his cabinet in
charge of public education.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
HOROSCOPE
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER rs. 1920.

THURSDAY. NOVEMBER Is, 1920.
Copyright. 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
While Saturn and Mars rule strongly
fer good during the day, according to
aStrology, Uranus rules strongly for
evil in the evening.
This should I've reasonably favorable
rule for whatever wealth comes from
the earth. Mines, therefore, should
benefit
1t is especially beneficial to what
ever Is manufactured from the baser
metals,
Engineers and all who are engaged
in constructive work should benefit at
this time There will be much for them
to do in the coming year and they VIII
make large profits.
Farmers should find this day an
suspicious one for their interests. Crops
rather than stock will benefit from this
rule OF the stars.
All the signs seem to indicate that
there will be severe winter Much
wind is indicated.
The South will meet with many prob
lens affecting the people, but business
should prosper,
California has the forecast Of sansa-
togal events of great moment to the
nation.
New organizations of women again
are prognosticated. These will enter
the field Of business.
When Uranus is adverse ii is held
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
TWO HUNDRED AND
SIXTEEN NEW RECIPES
Here is a free recine book

Here is a free recipe book.
II tells how to fix 2I6 different
dishes-every one out of d can
from the grocer's.
These recipes include a wide
variety of sauces, soups, salads,
entrees, fish dishes, desserts.
They are authoritative because
they are the result of the study
of experts working under the di-
rection of the National Cannerss
association.
They are widely taught in
schools of domestic science, and
Will keep any woman posted on
the latest methods of preparing
nourlshing and appetizing foods.
Send to our Washington infor7
nation bureau and get this re-
cipe book free. We want to help
our women readers with all their
every day problems.
Frederic J. Haskin, Director. The
Memphis News Scimitar Infor-
nation Bureau, Washington,
d. c.:
| inclose herewith two cents in
stamps for return postage on
free copy of Recipes for Canned
Foods.
Name .................
Street ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24

| justment is at hand, and though the
business outlook at present is not
all one could wish, there are not
wanting signs of a betterment in
that direction. II may not come un-
til spring, but it will come. II is
also a matter for deep congratulation
that our city and state are free from
all Bolshevistic disturbance. Our
people are too level headed to take
stock in red propaganda,
Another great cause for thankful
ness is that Memphis and its neigh
borhood has been singularly free
from disease. There has been no
recurrence of the dreaded influenza,
though that was feared for a time.
The citys health standing has ranked
high in the past year
We have been blest with bounti-
full crops. Many see rift in the
cloud. and a steady rise in prices
that will bring Joy to the farmer and
his friends. Building in the city has
been Of steady, conservative
growth, with every evidence of a
strong revival in the near future.
This is all on the material side,
Spiritually we have broadened and
grown. As a nation we have lost
much Of the flamboyance, the as
sertiveness that once characterized
us. In its place has come a toler-
ance, a charity that we will be all
the better for. 1t is to be hoped
that this quickening of the Divine
Spirit will continue to dwell with us,
growing stronger with every passing
Thanksgiving.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
Railway Progress.

Up to the time the railroads were
taken out of the hands of their own
ers in the interest of greater eff
cheney and for the more successful
prosecution of the war, in 1917, there
was large and growing sentiment
in this country for government own
ership.
From the standpoint of the rail-
way owners and for the continuation
Of private control, the recent expert
| ence In government operation was
the best thing that could have hap
pened. The transportation systems
Of the country were practically
wrecked by government operation.
The government authorities in charge
of the railroads, for the most part,
were ignorant of the technical knowl-
edge of their operation, and under
took to make up for inefficiency
through increased wages.
The result was that as pay in
creased efficiency diminished, until
the time the roads were turned back
to their owners, a crippled and mutt
lated remains of their former selves
Without exception, the roads kwere
operated at tremendous loss, while
they were taxed to their utmost Ca
pacity. Not only were they taxed to
their capacity but thousands Of bales
Of cotton In the South were left on
platforms exposed to Indictment
weather, while in the West millions
of bushels Of grain were left to rot
because OF lack of transportation ia
cilities; and this at time when cot
ton was demanding high price, and
the mills were clamoring for it. 1t
was at a time when there were
armies to be fed; when millions of
people in some countries were &C
tually hungry, and the people OF this
country, within a few hundred miles
Of the grain belt, were actually be-
ing rationed.
The result of it Is that there is
no sentiment worth while in favor
of government operation of railroads
as a permanent policy To make it
even more impressive, the railroads
Of the country have saved $4,000
100000 since their return to private
ownership through increased eff
cheney in loading cars alone. Also
there has been a greater dispatch
in the moving Of cars. which has
resulted in further increase in eff
fiGency equal to 100000 more cars.
All of which indicates that there
is a healthy trend toward general
efficiency in all lines. There is no
longer any doubt that the country is
returning to basis of efficiency and
achievement. No matter what bust
ness a man is engaged in, or whether
he be a skilled or unskilled Iaborer,
employment soon will be determined
solely upon economic value.
When men fix their own wages,
they usually fix the number Of hours
they will work and the amount Of
work they will do. If they fix their
wages high, the natural disposition
is to fix production low. Such d /
condition is not good for the work |
man himself. nor for the country.
The best result obtains when a man
is chosen for a specific duty because
he is better fitted for it than any
other available man. There will be
some lament over this change in our
economic affairs. But it will be to
the advantage of all concerned when
it is fully accomplished,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
copyright, 1920, by Mcclure News.
paper Syndicate.)
BY HOWARD r. GARIs.

''~ HFNtAS rs NAhIO,
Now don't go far away, Uncle
Wlgg1ly!" called Nurse Jane Fuzzy
WHEY, the muskrat lady housekeep-
er, TO the bunny rabbit gentleman as
ne hoped down the steps of his ho1
low stump bungalow one morning.
Why not? Are you afraid to be
alone? Mr.. Longears wanted to
| know
'NCnsense," laughed Nurse Jane
who had dab of white flour on her
nose, showing that she had been bak =
ing in the kitchen. 1.-THE reason j
don't want you to go far away, Uncle
W1gg1y, is because this is Thanks
giving and ! want you here for dinner.
which will soon be ready" went on
Miss Fuzzy Wuzzy.
| "Oh, / almost forgot" exclaimed
| the bunny gentleman. mo, indeed, I'll
| not go very far today. So today
| is Thanksgiving he said to himself
as he hoped along, twinlling his
pink nose like a baked potato at a
picnic. Well, ] have a great deal to
be thankful for and especially that the
Turkey gentleman, Mr.. Gobble Obble,
drove away the Red Fuzzy Fox yes
terday. Yes, / have much to make
| me happy besides the good dinner of
pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce that
Nurse Jane is getting ready"
Uncle Wiggily was hopping along,
not going too far from his hollow
stump bungalow and he was thinking
Of his Thanksgiving dinner that
would soon be ready, when he heard
a hoarse voice calling:
Cav! Cav! Caw." l. also sounded
lilo aIIouyI IouI IIaMib And nt
first Uncle Wiggily thought someone
was having jolly laugh.
I'm glad someone is happy" said
the bunny aloud.
Happy? / am not happy. / wasn't
laughing, / was croaking!" grumbled
the harsh voice, and down out of a
tree flew block Crow gentleman.
"Why aren't you happy" asked the
bunny. Aren't you soon going to
have a good Thanksgiving dinner"
Thanksgiving dinner? / guess. not!
Haw! Haw! Haw!" CrOaked the black
Crow and he tapped his dusky wings.
Where would | get a Thanksgiving
dinner" he Croalled.
There is no more corn to pull ana
eat, and | have such lame wing
that / can't fly as fast as the other
birds. Thanksgiving, Bah! There
isn't any such word for mel sneered
the crow. >,
Then I'll fix it so there win be-
said Uncle Wiggily, in his most klnd
voice There will be more food at
the hollow stump bungalow than
Nurse Jane and / can eat, Please
come to Thanksgiving dinner with
us. Wen have canned corn,
narched corn, corn fritterS and
popcorn o,o,
"Haw Haw! Haw! Say no more!
That's enough" croaked the Crow
and this time his voice was quite
jolly, $1,000 ,,,,
ply back to my hollow stump bun
galow and wait for me, said Uncle
Wisgily. 81 jNst want to hop over
and invite Grandfather Goosey Can
der to come and dine with me.
So the Crow flew slowly BACK
through the woods, and Uncle Wlgglly
hopped on a little farther Just BEFORE
he reached Grandpa Goosey mousse
he heard a sad voice saying;
"Not even a bone; not even d
bone" ,,..,.;,,,
"Dear me-" thought Uncle Wisglly'
That's sad. Not much of a Thahks-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24

that the mind is more open to decep-
ton than at other times. This day
should be lived wisely, for it is easier
to deceive oneself than anybody else.
American art is now subject to rule
that seems TO promise great advance
ment.
Beauty will be appreciated more and
more in this country the seers forecast,
and every day things VIII be measured
by its standards as never before.
Persons whose biTthdate 1t is should
not speculate in the coming year They
have the augury of an active and sue
cegsful time. if they make no changes.
Children born on this day win prob
ably be steady. persevering and con-
scientious. They will rise rapidly IN
any profession they choose
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
Thinks Men Funny
Concerning Dates
BY MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs, 1hompson-What makes so funny?
Several months ago met outoftoWn whom like very
much About two weeks later he the city and phoned
me. AS misfortune would have had date This has
been back several times but has called again. and feel
that he thought said had date he rang rather late
and being whom know slightly afraid he
cuded just didn't to him. This is the
would like to know this better But such queer
creatures where dates concerned Is there anything
do? PUZZLED
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
Turkey To Get
"The HOLLer" As
NeUUSies Gather

Thanksgiving is going to be
great day for The News Scmitar
newsies. They are eating light in
preparation for the good things in
store for them Thursday evening
when they will gather at the Y. NJ.
C. a, After Il whirl at the gym and
a plunge in the pool they will hus-
tie to the corners" of the table and
proceed to sell out" the big turkeys
and all the extras" that 60 with
them. Boy are requested to be on
hand promptly at $50.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
TO EDUCATE SOLDIERS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-rCiyiI cdu.
Gators and specialists connected vita
the army educa tional and welfare wcr';
will meet here Dec. to 5, according la
a war department announcement, Ia
frame u program under which enlis,e
men may receive IAN education conpar-
able with that obtained in the best
schools in the country" Mai. Gen. VIM,
G. Haan, chief of the war plans diyi-
sion, general staff, will preside,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-24
BANKRUPTCY FILED.

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy
was filed Tuesday in federal court by
M. S. Miller, clothing merchant, ia
South Main street. The petition was
filed through Attorney John William
Mccall Liabilities were estimated
at about 100000 and assets were
listed at about $4,000 in stock and
accounts.