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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
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III. However, he made a little ladder
q tree, Uncle WiggiIy did, and then
Nibse f,r CFoa ak tr started ted to climb up
ond cousin to Bully and Bawly No
Tail, could not climb the ladder. But
at last he managed to get up and then,
perching himself on d limb OF the tree,
which was not very easy to do, Nibsie
said: Eli.
silly"
Nibsie took long breath, puffed out
his throat and went:
"Croakity- croak! Croak-osk! Poke!
Soak"
How is that. Uncle Wiggiy? q asked
breath. did that sound like the nice,
cheerful song of the tree toad?r y
Uncle Wiggily scratched the. end of
MS pink, twinkling nose with the brim
"Well--er@you see, Nibsie." spoke
the bunny, I'm not much OF a judge
The truth was that Uncle wiggily
boys feelings by saying that the, song
was just terrible--it was only harsh
cToaking. or course it was all right
| for a frog, but 1t was not at all ike
"I'il try it again" said Nbsie., at
last l am going to have my dearest
wish--to live in a tree and sing. Oh
listen to me again, Uncle Wiggily,' and
f, once more he opened his mouth, puffed
| himself out and went: N p,
''Ctsakity,.eroak! Oak, Poke! Soak
! Guerr-
"Well. of all the harsh noises | ever
heard, those are the worst!' suddenly
cried a new voice, on the other side Of
| the tree, up in which Nibsie was
perched. "Oh, what terrible snging!'
| Who's making fun Of my snging?'
asked Nibsie.
81 am! l. the Ppsiscwah That's
who! was the answer, II came to get
some OF Uncle Piggily's souse, and here
oh you came to get Uncle Wig
gily's souse, did your" croaked Nibsie.
well, I'll Fix you" and he gave
| jump down out of the tree. and landed
ker- thump on the bad old Sliee, and
| scared the unpleasant chap so much
| that he ran away and didn't hurt the
| bunny at all.
We'll one good thing came OF you
trying to be tree toad, Nibsie," said
| the bunny. You saved my souse."
"And I'm not going to try to be what
| am not any more" said Nibsie The
Skee told the truth. My singing is very
harsh. p. I'll just croak as ! was meant
Then Nibsie croaked a. happy little
song and the bunny gentleman bought
him cat tail lollypop. And If the
needle doesn't try to pull the thread
through the keyhole and get it all
tangled in the sticky fly paper, III
tell YOU next about Uncle Wiggily and
the hastings.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
HOROSCOPE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER ., 1870,
Copyright. 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)


Copyright, 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndcate.)
Venus and Mars rule strongly for
good today, according to astreiogy.
Women come under the most inspir-
ing and helpful influences making for
, constructive and SUGGESTING work,
IT is promising sway for weddings
and love affairs. The girl who marries
under this rule of the stars is likely
TO have strong arm on which to lean.
Theaters are well directed by the
planets at this time, when there should
be large profits on artistic achieve
ment
Actresses should benefit greatly while
this rule continues, for II seems TO
presage power to win. acclaim, growth
in popularity and 4eng prosperity
Engineers, contractors and men who
| have scientific training along mechan
ical lines should profit during this gov
eminent of the stars.
Owing TO some movement on the part
OF women peace should seem lees iru
possible OF attainment after the new
year IL Is foretod,
This Is not lucky rule for those
who seek employment The old may be
particularly successmul in efforts put
forth today.
There is a prophecy that an accident
will cause dra site reforms in traffic
laws controlling city streets The kill
iCg Of prominent persons will bring
about protective measures neglected
while hundreds OF lives have been sacri-
iiced.
As the autumn equinox draws near
weather that is most unusual for the
season will be noted in various parts
OF the country. There will be earth
quakes In places not hitherto subject to
Them, II IL prophesied
Food prices viii become the cause
for riots in certain quarters, the seers
predict
Suicides and mysterious deaths will
increase In number at this time The
mind should be safeguarded against the
entrance of sinister suggestions.
Persons whose birthdate 1t Is should
he watchful lest fires or thieves cause
losses
Children born on this day may be
rather inclined to he impetuous and
careless They should be projected
against possible accidents.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
Mr.. Bryan Takes a Rest.

Mr.. Bryan declares he will take : va.
cation until after tho November else.
ton. Temporarily, at lsast 80 far as
Mr.. Bryan is concerned. politics IL
adjourned. 1t has been long time
since Mr., Bryan has given politics e rest
or taken one himself in, the heat OF
campaign.
Mr.. Bryan says he can be silent and
still be Democrat. Perhaps ne can,
but 1t will be difficult for him 70 he
silent and still be Mr.. Bryan. I
Mr.. Bryan is net pleased with the
record OF Governor Cex on the liquor
question, Ordinarily when Mr., Bryan
is not pleased he does not shut up like
a clam. That he does not attack the
nominee outright may be said to be
the successful test Of his Democracy.
This Is not the first time Mr.. Bryan
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
Standardization OF
Bath Tubs Is Urged

ST LOUIS Mo. Sept $ Standa rdi IL.
Iatlon Of bath tubs as means Of speed
Ing building was urged At the conven .
ton OF the American society Of SAM
tary Engineers, IN session here
Ernest~J. Russell local architect In
an address, said bath tubs ahc made in
more than 1000 designs, and this is re-.
sponslble in part FOR delays In build.
Ing, Standardized bath tubs could hc
obtained more quickly and ehesrlN hs
added.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
REVIEWS WAR
AGAINST KANSAS LAW

WASHINGTON. Sept. S,--Renewlng
attacks upon the Kansas law establish
ing 3 court of Industrial relations, begun
hF laDoI orgahlIs' IONS AZ the tlme OF
/ Gompers, president OF the American
eueration q labor, Yesterday gave
ou' copies OF letter addressed to
central labor bodies in that state. ten
luai': tue ain u thr ird- Ia,ton IN ell
- g. 49, "Nasufe revealed. Mr.
Gompers. in his letter asked Kansas
Ma boz DETERMINATION 20 tally farmers
around the opposition 10 the court Sys-
10 or settlng industrial controvcr-
sizes, and asserted that Agriculturists
would suffer from its continuation.
Mr. Gompers further suggested
statewide conference Of representatives
Of Kansas la Dor organIza ttons he called
to make repeal plans effective.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
MURRELL BURIED.

Funeral services for J., D. Murrell,
prominent Memphis- luuberman. who
died Saturday in Henver. were to be
held AZ Jackson, Tenn, Wednesday aft =
ernoon at o'clock from the First Pres
byterian church. NJ. Murreil was
the president OF the l.. D. Murrell Lum-
Der company.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
STRIKERS ASK rs CENTS.

KINGSTON, lama lea, Sept. S,--A gen =
eraI strike of longshoremen is In prog
ress and ten cargo vessels are held up.
20, 600 tons OF freight being affected
The men demand fiat rate of % cents
an hour and are in threatening mood.
Armed police are guarding tho ships
and docks
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08

OuHudyS. One Is nice quiet
The more see Of her the more |
care for her. Here Of late | have been
see her. Would you think this would
cause her to think less of me for stop
ping by? She says not, but acts that
way. What would you advise me to do
keep her as a friend only, or nearer
and dearer than frLsndT On.
Your letter exhibits too high a spirit
for you to sign it so crudely. | like the
description of your gentle little girl
friend. BY now she is probably in love
with you so why not tell her that you
a friend? | might tell You just what
to say, but when the time came you
would more than likely forget the
speech and become confused. So just
tell her in your own way. Once day
is a little too often to Nsee her. Be
more careful and do not scare this nice,
quiet girl by calling so often,
Dear Mrs. Thompson--I am a Girl II
years old and would like to know how
a girl can win one boys heart (secretIy)
and yet have other friends. % you not
erai boy friends Instead of depending
boys love, should she act as II he Is
az to her or treat him nice ant as a
friend? What viii take iron rJst out
Of cotton material? SMILES.
Unless you are unusually attractive
you can not show marked preference
for one boy without the others natur-
ally inferring that you like him best
so l think you had better treat them
all kindly, A girl of your age should
certainly have more than one boy
friend-if she can get them. Study your
boy friend and see If you can not de-
eide this question for yourself. Gener-
ally a cordial, friendly attitude is far
superior to one that assumes owner
ship.
Dear Mrs. Thompson--lf three prIs
and three boys were going to a show
several miles away from their home at
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
FINED FOR SPEEDING.

Abe Goodman. Jr.. Tuesday afternoon
heard Judge Barker's views on sneedins
N an auto and then received fine Of
800 on such charges. Goodman accord
Ing TO the officers who arrested him.
was hiilinK II up ~ 81 miles an hour
around tho Parkway.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
II MEXICANs DROWN

LAREDO. Texas, Sept, S.--A report
received at Nueyo Laredo. across the
border here, said eleven Mexican Ia =
horcrs. attempting to cross the Rio
Giande In skilf, Monday nigh, to
avoid ia inE Immigration officiaIs
were drowned
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
Discharged Sailor
Is Falling In L0Ue
BY MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs Thompson-I am p years DID, and about
two months honoraby discharged from the United
States navy Some y months ago girl but
company for any length of time until just after being discharged
work uptown and only got to her Saturday nights and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08


night In a five. passenger car, and four
Of them had to occupy the back seat,
do you think It would look nice for one
Of the girls to sit In her escorts iap2
Something like this occurred In our vi
entity not long age; and one OF the Girls
II years old. thought It looked dis.
graceful. Tell me what you. think
about II. Nj. p,
Do not condemn people who do not
agree with you. II was not disgraceful
TO sit in her escorts lap, but highly i'm
proper. To that extent you are right.
Condemn the act but not the doer.
Dear Mrs. Thompson--I am 20 Years
Of age and have been going With a glrI
n years old. One night recently went
home with her and she accused me OF
! doing and saying things Of which | was
not guilty, ! went to her father about
this and he knew nothing Of II, New
she wants TO make up with me. The
together and she came out with a
kodak and tried to take our pictures,
but | hid behind uncle and would not
let her take my picture. Must 90
hldlnsl HIGH TEMPERED slLL.
All Of us are human, and we are com
msnded to forgive 70 times Z, Clearly
the girl is sorry for what she did and
wishes to be friends again. Why not
show yourself big enough to forgive her
and give her chance to say she is
sorry?
Dear Mrs. Thompson--l am a Girl Il
years old. Am TOO old to wear socks
and bobbed hair? How issmy spelling
and writing? 5OBRED HAIR.
Girls much older than YOU are wear
ing socks and bobbed hair. 1t depends
gi1A - 90 h lG.t
appropriate. ] am sorry to tell you
that your spelling and punctuat ton are
poor for one of your age. Get some
teacher to teach you the INSTALLATION
method of spelling. Study hard to i'm
prove next year
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08

TIM average woman's idea Of reform
ing q man. seems 70 be To make lie
~ dull tor him, that he loses his last
dYop - talAres' In -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08

l.lfo does not become actually dull to
any man until he loses his last ounce
Of curiosity about women,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08

Dear Mrs. Thompson--lf three girls
and three boys were going to a show
several miles away from their home at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09
U. S. Nation Of Nimrods.

This Is n nation OF Nimrods There
are 100000 hunters In the United
| States. according to the chief United
States game warden in the biological
survey. United States department of
agriculture. This estimate was made
| from reports on the number Of game
licenses issued by the various states.
Is In 1919, 100000 state licenses were
fssued, and in addition 1t is estimated
| that 100000 hunters are exempted
Under various state provisions, The
returns to the states from licenses
was approximately s45O0.0o0. all OF
which was expended blythe states in
administration OF state laws for the
protection OF game. This sum permits
| tho employment OF approximately
1000 salaried state game wardens
and 600 fee wardens. The congress
sional appropriation for federal
game warden service for protection
OF migratory birds is s142,50o. which
permits the employment OF only 20
salaried wardens.
| At its recent meeting in Ottowa
1.-The International Association of Fish.
/ Game, and Conservation Commits
sioners adopted q resolution calling
for the issuance Of federal license for
hunting migratory birds. The recon-
mendation called for licenses in the
form of special stamps to be Issued
by postmasters and attached to state
licenses. It was estimated that the
revenue from such licenses would
amount to between s1o0n,0 900 and ST.
O0O O00 which could be used for the
protection of game.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09

John Z. Wagner Of Des Moines.
will speak on The Power Of an Hon
est Purpose" before the members of
the Woman's Club at 1880 Wednes-
day afternoon in American Legion
hall. The meeting will be in charge
or the travel department.
The Archers' Aid will meet We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. III. S.
Hoffa. 203 Marion street.
Excelsior Aid will enjoy an all day
sew In Odd Fellows hall "Wednesday
Members will bring covered dish and
sandwiches.
st. Margaret's Mission will meet
wednesday evening at the home OF
Mrs. w. e. Hausafus. 60 Summit
street.
The Woodman Circle Aid will
meet Wednesday afternoon at the
nome or Mrs. Otto KLEIN, los West
North street.
The w. r. G. Aid will meet We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. j. II
Montgomery, 21o East Webster street
The S. c. 1. Club will meet Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. C. Z. Lister
The Green Mountain Ladies' Aid
Society will meet at the church
Thursday afternoon with every mem
Der as hostess.
The Liscomb Township Commun-
ity Club will meet Thursday after
noon with Mrs. George Smith.
Tho dancing party tentatively ar
ranged for Elmwood Country Club
VIII not be held this week, having
been postponed until later date not
yet decided on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09
Houses of Eternity.

This world Is no abiding city,.
said the old Egyptians, and they
built their houses Of bricks of sun
dried mud. which crumbled away
and left no trace But their tombs--
houses Of eternity" they called
them--were built of granite and
basalt and hard limestone. to last
forever Today, after more than o.
900 years, the pyramids and the>giant
sphinx that keeps guard at the en-
trance to the vast place of tombs
still stand. as deathless as the UNI
quiet desert that tries to engulf them
in It's tides.
But the secret chamber of the
pyramids, where the mummied bodies
of the kings lay buried, have long
since been rfled Of the splendid
trappings left there for the "Ka," or
"other SELF OF the deceased to en-
JOY when he tired of the shades in
the kingdom Of Osiris and returned
to the dear beloved things of life.
The royal sarcophagi have long since
been broken open; the mumies have
been stripped Of their gold and jew
els and left to crumble into the eter-
nal dust. The ravished tombs and
temples, built secure from time for
gods and for the god like dead, stand
as a reminder that man is Of day
and beauty everlasting.-Asia Mag
azine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09

was found that the election board had
entered only the total vote for the
candidates and had made no tally. II
was necessary for members Of the
Third ward board to put in part of
Monday completing the work In the
supervisors office.
Socialist Picks Van Law.
A woman voter Of the Fifth ward,
probably not satisfied with the cam
didates presented on the ticket, voted
for G. II. Van Law. OF this city, for
United States senator. She chose the
socialist ticket on which to write Van
Laws name.
Many amusing stories attributed to
members Of the election boards have
been heard since election day. While
some Of the incidents did not strike
the weary Judges and clerks as funny
at the time. they have a different
aspect when recalled after the siren
nous hours Of counting ballots are
past.
One story the Fourth ward judges
tell is of woman who wrote in large
letters across the top Of her ,ballot:
Tn the name Of Cod" and thereby
lost her ballot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09
Pals in OUerseds y
Services United
at minstrel Show

When Matthias j. Soukup. leading
soloist IN the Elks' ninstrels went to
the rehearsal for the show, he took
glimpse at the director. Harold
ellis. Of Evansville, Ind, turned to
q friend and said, Il know that fell
low" and shouted across the hall.
Who can tell?' ellis lost no time
in bounding across the hall to
Soukup >and grabbed him by the
arms.
know him? should say do
said Gillis. as he chung to the hand
of his overseas pal. It was their frs;
meeting since bidding each other
goodbye at Newport News, Va. or
their return from war service in
France.
Sergt. Harold ellis was in charge
of entertainment for the Eighty
eighth division show. and Soukup
was member of the cast. who
Can Tell?" written and staged by
the men of the division. was often
presented and was one of the best
soldier stage productions overseas.
Who Can Tell?" with ellis and
Soukup In the organization, played
at Coblenz and at the Champes a.
Eleyses Theater. Paris, where it was
Witnessed by President Wilson an6
Mrs. Wilson and members of the
peace conference.
Needless to say the doughboy
actors are enjoying a happy reunion
during ellis stay in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09
New Pxumies Found.

Pygmies averaging but four feet in
height and therefore. several inches
smaller than any previously reported,
are described by an American ex-
plorer who has Just returned to this
country after nearly year in central
Africa. This exceedingly short race,
belonging to the Mambuti tribe. al
ready known by reputation to an
thropologists, is stopped and apelike
in appearance, presumably because
Of the lowbranched forests in which
they live according to Popular Me-
chanics Magazine. The little people
are said to be very brave in attack
ing large native animals, and will not
eat meat that is not killed in the
hunt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09

as stream Of sacred meaning in the
| ment reports that are coming from
Jerusalem in successive relays. One
of the recent reports says that Amer
lean electrical engineers are at work
on plans for Harvesting the River
Jordan upon scale that will trans
mute the rapids OF the most famous
Of all rivers into heat, light and
Of the country.
Another American engineer is su-
| perintending the construction of q
sanitary sewerage system for Jerusa-
lena betterment which They Jewish
capital did not possess even when
Solomon was king in Jerusalem, tho
there Is yet evidence of the fact that
| there was a splendidly conducted
water supply system in Solomon's
| time. 1t is in the prospect that Jeru-
salem. before the end Of this decade,
| will be strictly modern city, wifi
good water flowing thru the faucets,
| touch-t he-buttor lights in all the
rooms electric grills in all the kitch-
ems and hydroelectric power driving
the machinery in hundreds Of fac
tories.
BUT the everlasting hills, the ever
lasting valleys and the everf1owing
Jordan will stay. Tourists may hunt
the spot from which Goliath of Gath
sent across his defiant challenge and
| locate tho rock w hnro nayfd co11a,f ri
his smooth stones for the combat
with the Philistine giant, The spots
held in reverence by Christians will
not be lost, but will be more access
ible than ever Observation-Disclosures
American.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09
A FEW MARTIAL MEMORIES.
Soldier of 1862 Tells Of Battle OF
Shiloh

A vivid description OF the battle Of
Shiloh is given in the October pal
impsest," published by the State His
torica1 Society The account Is by
Clinton Parkhurst. who took part in
the battle as member of the Six
teenth Iowa infantry. He describes In
the following words one of the criti-
cal points in the conflict: THE rest
was like a horrible dream. We loaded
and fired and smoke enveloped us
The ground trembled beneath our
feet. We were In whirlwind OF
smoke. fire and missiles. 1t was so
near night that our muskets flashed
fire. Our cannons belched forth
streams OF fire. At times saw gum
ners standing erect. ramrods In hand.
like silhouettes against a BACKGROUND
of fire. At length bullets ceased to
fall among us dreaded n new
charge. Then the fire began to slack
en- all along our line. we began to
hear cheers we ceased firing. ana
knew that the conflict had ended.
Then. amid the lifting clouds OF
smoke. and amid the dead and dying,
powder grimed and streaming with
pcrspration, we snatched off our
hats and cheered and yelled like
maniacS.
New York had the first temperance
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS

on account OF the condition of the
roads.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09
Beetles Enemie. Of 'Phone..

When telephone girls in California
find their wires are "shorted," bug
may be on or in the wire, because
California has d-boring beetle
that goes thru wood and also thru
alleged substances considerably
harder than lead. The beetle has put
hundreds Of telephones out of COM
mission by boring holes in the cables
that carry the wires. Water enters
the cables, making wire connections
useless until the bored places are
found and repaired, The problem Of
control of this metal boring beetle is
still unsoIved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09

Doves build nests Of light structure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09
Harvesting the Jordan.

1t Is quite comprehensive that
there may be something unpleaeantly
Earring to thoe reverential minds that
regard all Palestine as holy ground,
and the River Jordan in particular
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09
Grain shocker DESIGNED.

Attracted by the growing dearth
of field labor in the great wheat re-
gion Of western Canada, a farmer OF
which, attached to a binder, auto
matically forms and deposits COM
pact shocks Of grain in the field
Sheaves from the binder pass up 8
conveyor into a hopper, and then
head down, into a conical basket
with spring arms that adjust them
selves to the size Of the shock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-09

A company of intimate friends, of
Miss Gladys Lacina pleasantly sur
prised her at her home three miles
north of Ferguson Saturday night.
The evening was spent socially with
games and music Prizes were won
by Bert Farland and Miss Helen Sal
asck. A four-course luncheon was
served by Miss Edith Handorf and
Edward Brand.