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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
UNCLE WIGGLXA -
BEDTuNE STORY
UNCLE WIGGILY'S PLUM PUDDING.

or the Fuzzy Fox, came along now
| they could easily tell where l am
| by my tracks. said Uncle Wiggily,
| stopping near q sassafras bush to
look back over the fields. And, all
of a sudden, a grillery growlery voice
gurgled:
"Ha! l don't need to see your
tracks in the snow to find you I
| have you noW!" And with that out
popped the Fuzzy Fox.
What have you in that pail?"
snaFled the Fox, LOOKING at the one
hanging on Uncle Wiggily's paw. III
that is sauce, or gravy, I'll take a
taste OF it before I nip you, Here,
give it to mel" and, most impolitely,
the fox grabbed the nail
That isn't sauce, or gravy" said
UNCLE Wiggily. 1T is plum pudding
and"
'Plum pudding! All the better"
| howled the fox He snatohed off the
cover, lifted out the pudding and
took big bite. Then he gave loud
howl and yowl and, clapping his
paw to his jaw, he danced on his
hind legs.
What's the matter?" asked Uncle
Wiggily
Matter" asked the Fox, as he
howled louder than ever and danced
around on his hind legs. do you
call that plum pudding?"
"Of course, | do" said Uncle Wig
gily, Il ought to know. made it
myself, What's the natter" he
asked, for the fox was now hopping
around on one leg.
"Oh, my teeth! oh, my teeth
howled the bad Fuzzy Fox. "They're
all broken To sliversl You put stones
in that pudding instead of plums,
and / bit on the stones and now my
teeth are broken! Oh, wow!"
And with that, giving the pail and
pudding a kick, away ran the
fox, not stopsing to take even the
| teeniest, weeniest nibble from Uncle
Wiggily,
"Stanes in my plum pudding!
funny" said the bunny gentleman.
Then he stopped over and looked at
the pudding which the Fox had drop
ped. Surely enough the pudding was
full of plum stones, or pits, as hard
as rocks. 1t was on these stones
that the bad chap had broken his
teeth
"Oh, forgot to take the stones out
of the plums I put in my pudding!S'
laughed Uncle Wiggily. We'll, It's
good thing we ate Nurse James
for Thanksgiving instead of mine.
I'm glad I saved mine for the bad
Fox" he went on. as he watched the
fuzzy chap going lickety spit over
the hills. "And I'm glad Grandpa
Goosey didn't break his beak on the
plum stones. I'll go back and get
him some of Nurse James pudding"
Nurse James pudding was all
,'uht the pits having been taken
from the plums, and Grandpa Goosey
liked it very much. And how the
gentleman duck did laugh at what
happened to the Fox! So Mr.. Long
ears had his adventure, as ! told
you he would. And If the gentleman
grasshonper DOESN'T forget to. ask
the lady bug to dance the ME pan
nrence at the ducks picnic, I'll tell
YOU next about Uncle Wiggily and
Jack Jumper.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
Twice Told Tales
News Of Memphi
10 Years A1o.
NOVEMBER 27. 1920.

NON EMbE " a. IoGOs
Memphians awoke this morning to
find quite an unweloome change in
temperature, A brisk wind all night
brought a drop in the mercury of 81
degrees. The thermometer registered
80 degrees at o'clock this morning.
The contract for the annual auditing
OF the citv's books and records has
been awarded by the commissioners to
the firm Of o. r. Ewing & Co. out
OF a number of aspiring experts this
organizations proposition was regarded
as the lowest and best.
Announcement Of the program OF the
child's welfare conference will he made
tomorrow. Prominent among the visit
ing workers will he Or. Hastings II.
Hart, director Of the child helping de-
rartment of the Russell Sage founda-
ton.
The city will ask the coming legisla-
ture to pass an act enabling them 10
do away with the technical objection
to the Normal school bond issue, should
Dillon, Thompson and Clay, New York
bond experts, rule against further IN
formation, which has been sent them
by City Attorney Charles M. Bryan,
in order that work may be started at
once on the Normal school building.
A general committee OF Is will prob
ably be appointed in a short time by
President J. n, Cornatzer. Of the Bust
ness Mems club, to complete the plans
for the big fall festival in Memphis
next year.
MIR. and Mrs. Il, Kehoe and niece.
Miss Mary Cotter. have returned after
a several months visit abroad
Judge and Mrs, John J. Mccall viii
entertain with a reception and dancing
party at tho Hotel Gayoso on the eve
ming of Dec.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
'ews Of Memphis
as Years Ago.
NOVEMBER 27, 1895.

Hon. Charles T., Hooker, of Jackson
Miss for many years a member OF
congress and now q candidate to sue
coed Senator George, was at the Hote1
Gaynso yesterday.
The annual meeting of the Weman's
Christian association was held yester-
day afternoon in the rooms of the
Woman's council. Union and Second.
Mrs. Samuel Watson, who has served
the association for the past 10 years as
president, was reelected
Miss Louise Gay and John r. Rog--
ers, a popular young travelling man OF
Louisville, KY, were quietly married
at the residence of the brides sister,
10 Madison avenue, last evening at
$3.50 o'clock. The young couple left
fore going TO their future home,
Mr. and Mrs. N. George Dukes have
returned from their bridal trip to st.
Roemer. Madison place, where they will
be at home to their friends
The "Old Reliable" Conductors In
suranoe association, composed of abouA
1000 Of the passenger conductors in
the United states and Canada, Is hold
ug its 2Sth annual convention at the
Hotel Gayoso.
State Senator Sherrard, Of SheFrard,
Miss" was in the city yesterday.
The rain and promise from the wealth
the lovers of sport turn their heads
toward Arkansas. Several parties reg
istered at Gaston's hotel yesterday and
left during the day for the iowlandH
across the Mississippi with light hearts
and heavy grips.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27

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Copyright 1890, by Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
BY HOWARD r. GARLS


What are you going to do today,
Uncle Wiggily?" asked Nurse Jane
Fuzzy WuZzy, the muskrat lady
houskeeper of the bunny rabbit gem
tlemen, not long after Thanksgiving.
We'll, Miss Fuzzy, Wuzzy," spoke
Uncle Wiggily, as he looked at his
pink, twikling nose in the shiny back
of his watch, II was going out to
search for an adventure. | stayed
in the last two days, you remember,
once to give the celery to the squir-
rel boys, and the other time to pass
over the cranberries to Susie the
rabbit girl But still if you want
me to remain in now I'll do it," and
Uncle Wiggily started to take off
his tall, silk hat, and to put away
his red, white and blue striped rheu-
matism crutch.
ooh, not for the world" cried
Nurse Jane. Il want you to go out
and have nice adventure, Wiggy."
And she looked at him affectionary
like, not to say molasses taffy.
What ! was going to say was, that
II you did go out, YOU could take
the extra plum pudding to GRANDPA
Their Goosey Camden"
"Oh, yes, will do that right
gladly" spoke Uncle Wiggily.
"Where is the pink plum pudding
that Peter Piper picked?" he asked.
ooh, it isn't at all like the peck of
prickly peppers that Peter Piper pick
ed" laughed Nurse Jane. "The plum
pudding isn't pink, either. 1t is more
of purple color. We had two for
Thanksgiving you know"
Eyes, indeed, ! know that" said
said Uncle Wiggily. And we'll he
might. for he had helped to make
one 1t was this way:
AS Muse Jane was getting ready
for the Thanksgiving dinner in the
hollow stump bungalow a few days
before, Uncle Wiggily had come out
into the kitchen and asked II he
couldn't help.
well, you might try your paw at
plum pudding" said Miss Fuzzy
WuzZy.
SO Uncle Wiggilv had made one,
reading the directions from a recipe
book that told just what to do. Then
Nurse Jane forgot all about the
plum pudding the bunny gentleman
lad made, and she baked another,
which had been partly eaten at
Thanksgiving. This left one plum
pudding over.
And you might as we'll take your
plum pudding to Grandpa Goosey
Camden" said Nurse Jane to Uncle
Wiggily. Almost half of my pud-
dine is left yet"
GRANDPA Goosey will he glad to
get my pudding" spoke Uncle Wig
gily, land ma" have an adventure
taking it to him."
well, the bunny gentleman did
have an adventure, and I'll tell you
about it. Nurse Jane put the extra
plum pudding in a pail for Uncle
Wiggily. who soon started out over
the fields and through the woods,
1t had been showing a little and the
ground was white, so that Uncle
Wiggily's paws and his red, white
and blue striped/rheumatism crutch
made funny little marks.
IF the bad old Black Bushy Bear
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
Foreign Trade.

Within four months after the be-
ginning of the war in 1914 England
had appointeu commission to pave
the way for the resumption of for
eign trade upon the termination of
the war The work Of preparation
for peace and its advantages were
hand in hand with the preparations
for the prosecution Of the war.
When the war came to a close
England was fortified with all neces-
sary information required for an
early resumption of her foreign trade.
IT was splendid evidence of far
slghtedness. But England was not
permitted to put into effect the pro-
gram that had been so carefully
mapped out.
Following closely upon the heels Of
the war came Industrial unrest in
England. The country was prac-
ticaily tied MP by strikes and other
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
STARS INCLINE
DON'T COMPEL
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 20, 1920.


copyright, 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
Early today Venus rules in malefic
aspect, according to astrology, but later
Jupiter and Mercury are in friendly
sway.
The signs are most forbdding for
courtship or love affairs. Engagements
made today will be unfortunate in all
probability, the seers declare.
1t Is not a favorable rule for any
sort of social affair. for all the influ-
ences will be separative and conducive
to criticism.
Speakers may find today's audiences
rather unrespnnsve, since the planetary
rule makes for coIdly analytical iudg-
ment and thwarts emotional appeal.
The evening should be most favorable
for writing of every sort except love
letters.
Messages Of friendship and good
wishes are peculiarly well directed by
the stars during this conftguraton.
The late hours are an suspicious time
for planning any sort of activities that
will enlist the best powers, whether
they be legal or commercial.
The planetary government Is most
fortunate for conferences, consultations
and exchanges of opinion.
The seers give warning that the re-
cent concern OF women everywhere will
bring about unfortunate reaction wher-
ever it has been permitted to dominate.
Again a return to the natural stand
ards that prevailed before cosmetics
we're so commonly used is prophesied.
The new moon of next month falls
in tM eleventh house in square to
,HlpiteA and Saturn in the eighth,
which Ia declared ominous for Great
Britain.
MANY deaths Of men in high place
are foreshadowcdl This will be espe-
Tally noticeable In Eastern states.
l.osscs or thafts Of public funds are
prognogt icated These will become the
concern of Legislators in more than one
state.
Persons whose birthdate it is may
have some annoyances concerning fam
ily affairs, but they will be Sriviai.
Business will he most successful.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
MAKE YOUR HoUSEWoRk
EASIER.

stop drying dishes. The United
States government saws 1t is a
waste of time. IL shows the
housewife how to arrange a
rinser and drainer that saves this
work and leaves the dishes IN
better condition.
1t shows her how to make
fireless cooker If she can't buy
one. It's use will cut the fuel
bill in two and save much labor.
Did you ever think OF putting
a hinge on one end OF the ironing
board and attaching 1t, to the wall.
and collapsible leg on the other?
Thus 1t folds cut Of the way and
Is always ready for us.
These are but few of the hints
on household efficiency Uncle Sam
gives in a bulletin distributed free
through our Washington informa-
ton bureau, Every housewife
should have 1t and every husband
should help her put its suggestion
into effect. A
Frederic ]. Haskin, Director, The
Memphis News Scimitar Infor-
nation Bureau, Washington,
ID. c.:
inclose herewith two cents in
stamps for return postage on a
free copy of the bulletin on Home
Convenience.
name '..,..........ss...
5treet s....'. ................
City Observation-Disclosures.
State .'.....,..'...'.....-.....,'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
Automobile Tax.

There is a strong sentiment in the
counties that pay the taSes. for an
amendment to the state highway law.
These counties feel that the law
should be amended so that the auto
mobile taxes collected should be ap-
piled in the county in which the taxes
are paid.
Under the provisions of the law
one-half the total automobile tax COL
lections go to the state highway COM
mission and one half is divided among
the 95 counties equally. Shelby coun-
ty, for example, paying more than
100000, receives about $4,000 OF the
amount it pays. The half that goes
to the highway commission is spent
as the commission desires.
There are counties in the state that
never collected, or received from all
sources, enough taxes to pay their
running expenses until the law re-
quiring property to be assessed at its
actual cash value was passed They
played the role of the millionaire
pauper, collecting no taxes to amount
to anything, and living off the tax
payers of other counties. The new tax
law set that custom right.
We trust that the county legisla-
tors who passed the present automo-
bile tax distributing law will rec
ognize the injustice Of it and amend
the law so that Shelby, Davidson,
Knox, Hamilton and other large
counties will realize at least half the
amount they pay and let other coun-
ties rely upon the highway commits
sion to take care Of their needs out
OF the remainder.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
HOROSCOPE
FOR THE
COMING DAY
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 90, 1920.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2s, 1920.
Copyright, 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndieate.)
Contending influences dominate this
day, according to astrology While
Saturn and Mercury are in benefic as
pect' Mars and Jupiter are adverse.
This is a planetary government most
favorable for the buying, selling and
advertising Of real estate, which will
be in great demand at this time.
There is a lucky sign for farmers,
who will gain many advantages, APP
LArentiy through their own journals and
the public press,
Mines and mining should benefit at
this time, for In some way Mercury
brings a better understanding Of con
ditions,
It Is foreshadoved that In the next
few months a return to many old idea
will be advocated to offset radicansm,
Railways continue subject to a sway
making for the focusing Of much at
tenuon on them, Travel will continue
to be very heavy, for the American
people have become possessed of the
habit of movement that win never be
broken the seers point out
There Is TO be increased use of avia-
tion for everyday needs, If the stars
are read Alright, and the coming year
will mark great step in this direction,
Mercury Is in an aspect held 10 fore
cast diplomatic blunders, one of which
may seem serious
President Wilson has in his horoscope
the forecast of new honors through
some written utterance. His fame as
an author is to increase
The coming year is to be rich in
achievement for all who pursue artistic
professions, 1t Is proEnosticated.
The theater continues subject to
direction making for the greatest
growth in interest that it has yet at
tanned.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is may
have happy year II they avoid specu-
lation and lawsuits. They will be
tempted to risk money and enter litiga-
ton, but they must resist.
Children born on this day may be
quick tempered and hard to please,
but they will probably develop into very
successful men.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27

demonstrations of unrest caused by
the return OF millions of soldi sss who
had spent four years in the war. and
came back out of touch with con-
ditions and unprepared to enter in
dustrial pursuits. Then there came
the colonial trouble. England was
obliged to look after affairs in Egypt,
India and Mesopotamia. The smol-
dering embers that had been subdued
in Ireland only by the failure Of
England to put into force the Sc
lective service law. burst into flame
Immediately following the end Of
the war. and since that time ireland
has been in q state Of revolution.
Thus, in spite of England's careful
and well-laid plans to pass from a
state of war into a state OF peace
with tho least possible disturbance.
England has not been able to take
advantage of the markets OF the
world.
Notwithstanding these difficulties,
English financiers and business men,
operating In conjunction with the
government, have endeavored to do
something to restore the desolate
countries OF Europe and to start the
wheels Of commerce.
England understands that without
assistance Germany can never full
fill the obligations subscribed to in
the treaty. England has shown a
| willingness to make 1t possible FIR
German mills and factories to re-
sumo. 1t is not generosity. England
knows that If Germany does nothing.
England gets nothing.
France, on the other hand, seems
to be obsessed by a fear of Ger
many, France was not afraid of Ger
many during the war. but seems to
be- afraid OF Germany in a state of
peace. France is doing nothing to
promote the industries of other
countries. The principal reason for
this is that France is herself in h
bad way. and has all she can do to
help herself. Her offense seems to
be principally an objection to the
plan of rehabilitation that England
is undertaking to carry out
The United States likewise has
done nothing to promote foreign
commerce. There are more ships
flying the American flag today than
at any time in history. The markets
of the world are clamoring for Amer
lean products and American goods.
There is a surplus of commodities
and of labor in this country. There
is no lack OF demand in other coun-
tries for the things we have to sell.
In the present depleted condition
Of Europe. the manufacturers of that
country can not afford to buy the
raw material of this country. The
rate Of exchange makes 1t impossi-
BILE for them to pay cash for our
goods. The solution lies in the es-
Establishment of a system of long
credits. Such an arrangement is
strictly a governmental function.
The resumption of the war finance
corporation would be long step IN
the direction of providing the estab-
lishment Oh trade relations with de-
pleted European countries. The re-
vival of this organization should be
the first thing to be considered by
the congress when it assemblies in
December.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
SEEK LOST AMERICAN

BERLIN. NOV. 27.--An American
Berlin with his family has disappeared
rom the Doortmund railroad station,
tho newspapers report. Two American
acouaintances also are missing. Chase
a goldsmith. Is known to have had a
million marks in his possession. The
police are searching on the assumption
that he was mnrdereA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
Public Discussion
xH&%e~@4@es~"&e%&%@$&%@%%4
EDITORIALS.


To The News Scimitsf:
I wish TO express my appreciation
for two editorials In your paper. one
The Golden Promise printed some
time ago; the other, "A Glorious
Quest" Of a recent date. They were
fun Of inspiration-two Of the best
editorials l ever read.
| have often wondered why We don't
see more beautiful phrases like those
in our paper. But we seldom do and
some of us appreciate them very much.
Respectfully. MYRTLE MAY.
Humboldt. Tenn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
(RE6. Y. s. pat. OFF,
.Y N.C.B.

BEFORE l spoke.
TO LET him know.
WHAT MY mission was.
AND WHEN l told.
HE MARKED it down.
AND WHERE T lived.
AND SAID he'd come.
AND WITH that done.
HE TURNED again,
TO THE little white cross.
AND TooK. no heed.
THAT ! :til! stayed.
AND WATCHED him paint.
AND WONDERED.
WHY THE little cross
AND THEN he turned.
AND SAID to me.
IT'S FOR . grave.
"otR LITTLE boy died"
AND THAT was all.
AND. AT dusk that night.
NEAR WHERE I live.
I LOOKED across.
AT MONUMENTS.
AND CRAVEN stones.
BEYOND A wall.
OF GRANITE blocks.
l THANK you.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27

stop. Suggest that he use chewing gum
a, while until he gets over the desire to
chew. .~
Dear Mrs. ThompsOn--r am ~ years
boz Of candy. How must ! express my
feelings toward hlm7 have rive
tSsm pres s S0 chrstmas T pIeasS tell
me what would be suitable.
Thank the boy for the candy and do
not try to express anything other than
made handkercAiefs, homemade candy,
stationery, fountain pen, leatherbound
address or memoranda book, silver tea
ball, lingerie pins, camisole, subscrip-
ton to The News Scimitar for year;
also subscriptions, to the best maya
zines will be suitable presents for your
teachers.
Big Nose-My advice Is that you
should have nothing more TO do with
the man or the girl. Do not appear to
snub them, but simply go your. way, and
If you continue to accept his atten-
tons, which I do not think are honor
able, you will find yourself sooner or
later in a complicated situation: II the
ing that will make it fine. Do not be
discouraged over your hair. II you will
brush it thoroughly every night you will
be surprised and gratified to see how
greatly it will be improved. Coarse
hair is much easier to arrange than hair
that is fine. You should weigh 115.
To reduce your weight, avoid eating
fats such as cream, cereals, starchy
foods. Eat plenty of fresh green vege-
tables, fruits, and drink at least gallon
of water daily. Take as much exercise
out of doors as possible and sleep in
welI-ventilated room
Dear Mrs. Thompson-I want to get
married. How can ! get proposed to?
You do not state whether you are a
man or woman. But at any rate you
wish to get married. My advice is that
you act with bit of common sense,
and don't get anxious.
Curly Head and Bright Eyes-You are
entirely too young to go with boys.
You should not give them Christmas
presents.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
DUKE WEEDS AGAIN

LONDON. Nov 27.-The duke Of
Westminster and Mrs, Violet Mary
Geraldine Rowley were married IN a
local registrars office.
Der by the duchess, who before her
MARRIAGE vaa Gontanee West.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27
A Happy Thought

While in New orleans Senator
Harding said to newspaper CORE
spondents, when asked for his views
on the Mississippi river for shipping:
You know, am of the Mississippi
valley, and r know its needs. will
do all l can to aid river traffic.
We do not know that anything can
contribute any more to the restora-
ton of river transportation and the
revival of river business than for
every person in the valley to realize,
as Senator Harding does, that ~
am of the Mississippi valley"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-27

The attack upon a clubhouse that
flew the British flag indicates that
the revolution has spread from ire
land to New York.