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loan flag fos these ports She IL the
forerunner OF affect OF liners that Sili
flv the stars and stripes on The trans
Atlantic route.
O-Hho holds the record Of driving
In HARNESS. VAces?S-S. NJ y.
49, Probably the record % Ed GceFs,
familiarity known a. Pop GeerH, who
has been driving FOR almost a. years,
and is noW past 81 years oS age, hos
never been equaled.
Q--Pow many states Keep birth rec
ords?--E. r. r.
A-The department II labor says that
only % states and the District 1t CO.
lumbia now keep birth records with
sufficient accuracy and completeness 70
admit them to the United States birth
registration area In 1919 this group
represented 5SA per cent Of the total
population OF the country
O.-Does cold wave" mean any
particular temperature M. X. l..
A,-The expression is commonly used
In the United States to designate a fall
OF at least 90 degrees within "a hours,
bringing the temperature below the
freezing point. The weather bureau firel
used the term in 1872.
o.-What Is the Kings Tobacco
Pipe?"-M. A. n,
A.-Thls II a popular nickname FOR
a peculiarly shaped kiln or furnace in
| the northeast corner OF the. tobacco
warehouses belonging 10. tho London
docks. Here, contraoAnd goods such
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Anachronism.

Dlspleasure would be registered by
the lady habitues OF our movies II they
were compelled to attend upon films
pires clad In the modes OF yesteryear
The styles change, and the films know
H.; the war Is over the presidential
campaign Is on. and the films keep up
with the times
We have seen In these parts films
bearing reference to 1920, and well
versed in most OF their contemporary
history. But a great historical change
came about several years ago, and on
the first day OF July in the year tllP
the new order OF things was perpetlat.
ed and much memorialized, and Inc
event penetrated to the attention Of
everybody in this country except the
makers Of movies
The movies still perpctrate the an
achronism Of ptcturing us in our an
Gent state Of sin and wetness.
The capitalists who run the film
business are men OF untrsmmeled in
dependence and mistaken conviction
like the late political meteor. Gov Ed
wards, Of New Jersey They refuse TO
acknowledge that the good old days
are gone.
or else they think that the public
likes to see wealth aud elegance and
even beauty and the heroic in IT'S uIpg.
Accordingly they can not show gen
tlcmens club without showing AZ the
same time Reginald calling FOR his GIN
and James handing in the whisky ard
soda No hero is complete who cannot
toss OF about five fingers without bat.
ting an eyelash
1t is not likely that the movie stars
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Copyright, 1920, by McCl1re News
paper Syndicate.)
LnNAJ o


Once upon time, as Uncle Wiggily
was hopping along through the woods,
he came to the hollow tree house where
Mr.. and Mrs. Bushytail, the squirrels.
boy friskers. Out in front OF the hol-
low tree house Mrs. Bushytail was
looking up and down the path.
Dear me! l don't see any one" said
the squirrel lady, at last,
Whats the matter? Can't you see
me2" asked Uncle Wiggly with a laugh.
"Or have you lost your glasses"
oh, didn't notice you,' said the
lady squirrel. And If you have time
wish for"
what needs to be done?"' asked I'm
Gle Wiggily, with low and polite bow
Of his tall silk hat.
Johnnie needs to be taken to the
barber shop to have his hair cut" an
swered Mrs. Bushytail, but his father
is not here to take him, nor is his
brother Billie, and l have to bake a
cake and-oh. don't know what to do!
Johnnies hair Is so long that he looks
like a Zulu
Let me take him to Mr.. Wuff Wuff,
the pig barber gentleman" begged
Uncle Wiggily.
"oh, it would be very kind OF you -
said Mrs. Bushytail, but it may be out
of your way"
No, am going to get shaved my;
be no trouble at all to take Johnnie to
have his hair cut"
oh, what fun chartered the SOUR
rel boy and soon he and the bunny
gentleman were at Mr.. Wuff Wuffs
barber shop. The pig gentleman was
kept very busy, since he had taken
Uncle Wiggily's advice and put red
white and blue advertising pole in
front OF the shop.
Il never have time to go to sleep
now" said the barber pig, as he tied
white apron around Bilie's neck, and
began to cut the squirrel boys hair.
Have a shampooT asked the pig
barber. when he had almost finished
with Johnnie.
whats a shampoo" asked Johnnie.
"oh, it's like having your head
washed with soap bubbles, said Uncle
Wiggily Go ahead and shampoo him
Mr. Barber Pig, and I'll have one my
So Mr.. wuff wuff tied towel
around Johnnie's neck and put lot OF
soap on the squirrel boys head, of
which some OF the hair had beer
clipped. Then with his paws the pie
barber gentleman sezzled the soar, al
around, making a white, foamy lather
Keep your eyes shut. Johnnie,
called Uncle Wiggily, who was getting
ready for his turn in the barber chair
What for?" asked Johnnie, who was
great squirrel chap for asking CUES
| lions.
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and do not affect the airs of some one
else. When you see that a boy Is not
familiar with the subject under dis
cussion change 1t and never embarrass
him by making him appear ignorant
Dear Mrs. Thorn pson.--Do you think it
is right for girl to 90 three miles 20
church with a boy she has known only
day? Is there harm In girl Kissing
a boy GOOD bye Y he ls moving out OF
the state and they are very good
friends? Should a airl get mad ana
not 90 with a boy who tries to put his
arm around herr am a boy IN love.
have my doubts about this letter be-
ing from boy. really think you in.
tended saying: IT am a girl In love-"
Boys do not ask the questions you
have and / shall advise girl In my
answer A girI sho ,,4S not tt take es the the
days acquaintance, That boy. would
form a bad opinion Of you. II there Is
party along there wculd We no i'm
propriety in the young man being your
escort on the trip. II you are old
can decide the kissing question for
yourself: you know my views on that
subject. A boy is testing you when
he puts his arm around you and II
you are the girl he hopes you are you
will resent It; unless he apologies sat
isfactorily l would discontinue his
friendship. He will admire you for 1t.
Dear Mrs. Thompson.--We are two
ulrls about is years Of age and are
thinking Of giving a birthday party
next month. What kind Of refresh
ments should we serve and how should
we entertain our ouests7 We have
a nischevious boy cousin II years old
visiting US who is always teasing US
by squeezing our hands and twisting
our arms. How can we break him
of III cLoOHoPPERS.
If you are going to have your party
in the evening and out of doors why
not use Japanese lanterns strung about
the lawn with coy corners conven-
lent for those who are not happy un-
less they are "twosing," and arrange to
serve your refreshments out there from
a table made OF boards covered with
bright crepe paper outlined with vines
| would serve an ice or watermelon.
If you are to entertain in the house
you will have to have g. contest or
card game of some kind, unless you
expect to dance. The refreshments
suggested are the only things served
in warm weather. I am sorry to have
to tell you but there is no remedy
for the state Of affairs with your cou-
sin. Boys of that age are nearly al
afflicted that way and the more YOU
complain the worse It will be for you
Try some of his medicine on him. that
may help some. Boys must be boys.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14
News of Memphis
rs Years Ago.
Twice Told Tales

AUGUST ID, 1895.
The Semiannual convention of the
Southern Lumber Manufacturers asso-
citation was called to order Goday at
the Gayoso hotel by {. w. Goodlander
president.
c. L. Loop, auditor Of the Southern
Express company, was in the city for
a conference with Superintendent Agee
and architects in reference to the cree
ton OF a building to house the offices
of the express company, The building
will be erected on North Court avenue
and will be one of the most modern in
the South when completed,
Col. William NJ Harrington resigned
today as manager OF the Hotel Gayoso.
the hotel since the property was placed
in the hands OF Henderson Beard, as
receiver A. II. Gattis, Jr,, who has
held the position Of cashier, was APP
pointed manager to succeed Col Far
rington.
r. l.. Matthews, assignee OF the Bank
of Shelby, announced today that rs
and f. B. Lacey, cashier, We're work
ing on the books of the institution and
pleted he would issue a statement as
| TO the financial condition of the in"
| stttuton. Mr. Matthews was named as
assignee several days ago.
Mrs. Rose Demuth has returned from
visit 10 relatives IN Bowling Green,
Mrs Mary Shepard has returned from
visit to relatives in I;aconia' Ark
! Miss Norma LipsComb has returned
from Biloxi, Miss, where she has spent
| the past month
y. l.. Goldbaum haR returned from
a "trip TO Atlantic City n. J., and other
| EasteTn resorts.
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News Of Memphis
10 Years AGO.
AUGUST "a, 1910.

with a sheet twisted about his neck
to make death sure after he had swaf-
lowed carbolic acid, Russell L. Lind
sey, 20, a butcher was found lying
across the\ bed in his room in Braun
hotel at 34S o'clock this morning by
negro porter,
Mrs. f. Mann, Of Cooper street, left
this evening for an extended visit with
relatives in Virginia and other Eastern
points.
Miss Geraldine Apperson is the guest
of Mrs. Willie Willis, in Paducah, NY;
She will return to Memphis in the fall
and will be accompanied by Mrs. Wills
who will be her guest during the fair.
Miss Ivy Norman returned today
from Blue Mountain, Miss, and VIII
Join her mother here en- route to Wash
ington and Virginia Beach.
Miss Tessie SPARTAN left this morn
Ing for ,Vieksburg, Miss, where she
viii visit with friends and relatives.
Miss Sarah Babh, OF New Albany
Miss, is the guest Of Mrs M, Midd inaors
Mr.. and Mrs II. Rowe left today for
several weeks trip through the
Miss Hannah friedman ia the guest
Of relatives and friends in New York.
She will also visit relatives in Wash
ington before she returns to Mem
phis. 80.
TODAY for Ohio where they will visit
relatives for several weeks
Miss Eva Beatus, accompanied by
her mother. left this morning for ST
Iouis where they will visit with friends
and relatives FOR several DAYS.
irish potatoes were quoted. on tht
local market today at 81 per bushe1
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He does not seem to love me as. he
did when we first came here and ! have
almost decided to 90 home. ! love him
and II breaks my heart to think of Civ.
ina him up. / try not to be jealous,
but It seems | can not heln It.
ANXIOUS GIRL,
Your husband is keeping up with
the gait Of most Of the men in that
little town. if what ! hear is correct.
Many of the men and even women, at
that fashionable spot are said to be
high flyers and the only thing for you
to do is to become hardened. You might
suggest to him that unless he chan yes
his habits you are going to leave him.
to believe everything others tell me-
about nv husband II | were you. There
are meddlesome mischief-makers every
where and unless you know these facts
to be true do not listen to them. The
first year of married Me is always the
hardest so do not become discouraged;
things may look brighter for you soon.
Give him another trial
Dear Mrs. Thompson.-Do YOU think
there Is any harm In two boys walking
home with a alrl after a party2 Do boys
like a girl more II she Is Jolly and
talks lots or do they prefer quiet girls?
How can | be popular with gIrls7 Is
there any harm In four boys and thraA
girls going riding on Sunday after
noon7 IRENE.
It all depends upon the age OF the
girl. If she is old enough to know
how to conduct herself when with boys
| see no harm in their walking home
with her. Boys like girls who are live
w as a general thing. though I have
known boys who were timid and girl
of that disposition seemed to irritste
them. To be popular with your girl
friends consider their feelings in all
things, and in judging them put your
self in their places. Do not be selfish,
vain or egotistical; that ruins any one.
If the boys and girls behave as they
should there is no harm in taking a
drive on Sunday afternoon.
-
Dear Mrs. Thompson.-A girl friend
and her brother are coming some time
this month to take me home with them.
Who should pay the railroad fare?
You should pay your own railroad
fare.
Dear Mrs. Thompson.-I am a girl Is
years old and am Just beginning to 90
with boys. | like boys fine, but do not
know how to behave around them
Please tell me how to make them like
me? MEREDITH.
Never try to entertain a boy by telling
him how perfectly lovely some other
boy is Always impress him with the
idea that he Is just as adorable as
any of them. Be natural with boys
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FOR THE
COMING DAY
MONDAY. AUGUST Is. 1870.
Copyright. 1920. by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)

Newspaper Syndicate)
Venus rules this day with friendly
trology.
1t is sway under which women
should push all their affairs. whether
they be professional or social, for
their. best hopes are likely to be re-
allied
Weddings and engagements have the
hest possible direction of the stars.
Consistency, devotion and happiness seem
TO be promised
This should be most favorable for
the ambitions OF artists of every sort,
Actors and musicians are subject to
the most fortunate guidance.
there Is supposed to he unusual oppor-
tunity for all who seek public favor.
Candidates for political positions should
push their claims today.
Mars rising in Aquarius in the month
OF December in opposition to Neptune
in the seventh house denotes increased
labor discomfort and many strikes.
Science and literature now will bene-
1T through large benefactions. for
many persons OF great wealth will die,
leaving large endowments.
The stars that presage benefits for
persons who use their brains seem to
Indicate the foundation OF many cen
tiers OF fine aspiration and successful
effort.
The Pope should safeguard his health
as the year dies, for there Is sinls-
ter aspect that may gain power.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have
the augury of an active year. Business
affairs should be satisfactory,
Children born on this day may be
high strung and quick tempered. but
these subjects OF Virgo are industrious,
talented and successful.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14
The Polish Corridor

when our department Of state a.
clared that we would use "all available
means" to help Poland maintain her
territorial integrity against the arms
Of her declared enemies. tand posi-.
bly, the schemes Of her friends around
the council table,, the statement ap.
piled to the Polish corridor like every
thing else that is Polish.
The Polish corridor Is a strip OF land
formerly German. that connects Po-
land with the sea. under the new dis
pensation that dates from the treaty Of
Versailles.
Now the Germans are feverish with
clamoring for a great Bolshevik VIC
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14
| QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS

o.-What presidents of the United
States were elected without receiving
majority of the popular vote?-T'
H. II.
A.-John Quincy Adams, James Blu.
ehanan, Abraham Lincoln, Rutherford
| b. Hayes, Benjamin Harrison, Grover
| Cleveland QS92), and woodrow wilson
are all presidents who did not receive
a majority of popular votes. John
Quincy Adams was elected by the
house OF repre- Jcntstires.
OFF a registered letter is lost, will
the Post Office department make good
for It's contents?--T. ]. NJ.
A-The Post Office department says
that If registered letter is lost in the
mail it is responsible for contents up
Q.-Do all vines Irvine from. left to
AGThe Department of Agriculture
says that most plants Irvine to the
left. Some. including the hop and
honeysuckle Irvine TO the right, Twin
tropC stimulus,
Q--what is the name of tho liquid
acid that will give plate copper the
appearance of silver by merely rub
hing it with a soft rag?-P. Q,
A-The Bureau of Standards says
appearance upon copper by the appli'
cation of solutions or salts containing
either silver or mercury. This method
would give but a very thin coating at
best and would not withstand any APP
probable service
Q-Who discovered gold in the Klon
dixie region IT. T. ].
A-The first important discovery Of
gold in the Klondike was made in 1895
by George Cormack, miner and old
timer on the river.
Q Please tell me what a runner
was in the war?--J. II.
The War Department says that
runner in the army is a soldier who
has been detailed from his regular unit
| to carry messages from one military
headquarters to another. There were
4 number Of runners to each company.
| Q-Can an airplane have more than
one motor, and propeller?-E. {, l..
A-Airplanes have from one TO six
| engines or possibly more. There is no
| limit to the number save through re-
| quirements Of engineering principles.
| They frequently have more than one
| propeller, usually having one for each
engine
Q DO all the employees Of the Blu
rcau Of Animal Industry work in
| Washington +.
A-Out Of more than 1000 people en-.
p'oycd by this bureau, only abou 500
are attached to the Washington office.
the greater part OF the force being scat
tered over the country.
Q.-Who is the author Of the quo
tbSgn nc rys%' on A 1TS pZsGS' f. sun
\ This quotation is found in I'D.
ward Noungs might Thoughts part
Q Some soldiers who saw service in
! France say that the sun didn't set un
| III 10 O'Clock in that country, Could
| Tho Naval Observatory saws that
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14

WHO OWNS the hotel.
MUST BE there himself.
AND IN shirt sleeves.
AND HAND me a pen.
TO REGISTER,
AND TAKE it away.
AND STICK it deep.
INTO A potato.
THAT WILL Ii. right there
WHERE THE inkstand lies.
AND IN the evening.
I'M GOING out.
AND WANDER around. a
BENEATH THE trees.
PAST THE doctors house
AND THE minister's house.
AND THE village church.
AND AFTER that.
I'LL FIND a chair.
ON THE street Veranda.
OF THE frame hotel
AND I'LL sit out there.
FILL REDTrNE oo,nea
AND I probably wont sleep
But I'M going to Do t.
GOSH DARNED u I ainE
I THANK you.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14

NOW THAT Nicky Arnstein.
HAS BEEN forgotten,
AND THE Elwell murder.
is ON the wane'
AND THE Caruso jewels.
HAVE BEE! sacrificed.
TO THE paper shortage.
AND THE Democrats.
AND REPUBLICANS.
HAVE LAID their bets.
FOR THE big sweepstakS.
I'M COIN! out.
IN MY big green car.
WITH IT'S dirty white wheels.
AND WITHIN the limit.
OF THE speed allowed.
I'M GOING to travel
TO THE North or South.
OR MAYBE West
"a
FOR A day or two,
AND I'M going to find.
SOME LITTLE town.
ON SOME dirt road.
AWAY FROM the grind.
OF THE travelling throng.
AND TN going to stop.
AT SOME little hotel.
AND IT must be frame.
AND PAINTED white
AND THE front versnda.
MUST TT tight out.
ON TIE towns main street.
AND THE veranda roof
MUST BIZ a balcony.
FOR THE rooms above.
1AD WHOEVER It is
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14
CANDLE Az INDICATOR.

A device to indicate the moment whsm
the air supply oe room become so
vitiated as to reach the danger point
consists OF a candle in an inclosed space
and the character OF the flame Will ten,
OF the declining oxygen supply
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14
A CENSUS PUZZLE.

Friend. to the last census
there are 100000 persons in my town.
Scenario Editor Something must he
wrong. get more than that many
scenarios from there every week.-FHlm
Fun.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14
COTTON PICKED BY AIR.

A new cotton harvesting machine
makes use Of the vacuum system Of
picking the cotton bOlls from the plants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14
Young Wife Says
Husband Is Cav
BY MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs thompson 19 years Old and have been
married months Ny husband has given me for
jealousy moved this town. but have been told that
he going place where single should not frequent
and certainly not married ones When ask him about 1t ne
harm, doneN
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14

4 Chicago bank has forbidden It's
employees to marry on a salary less than
ti25 per month. But who would2
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14

II steamers continue to come into por,
with 5000 600 pound cargoes Of sugar
there is no telling how high the price
in poinR
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-14

Formerly a man used to put SEC
tion OF watermelon against his fac
and at not caring whether some Il
It did O. 20 waste In his ears There
was enough g. go around Now he is
happy II he has the price In spear a
little piece from plate with his fork
The Era-leader., 1920-08-12

The attractive home of Mrs.
S. Il. Burris on Railroad avenue
proved an ideal place for an eve
ning's entertainment on the 29th
when Miss Lura, one OF the
daughters of the home entertain
ed in a most charming manner.
On the arrival of the guests,
fruit punch was served after
which all assembled for Progress.
siye Rook on the wide vernada
which was illuminated with Jap.
anese lanterns and beautiful
hanging pot plants and ferns.
After the games the guests
were invited to the dining room,
which was artistic in the grace
full arrangement of cut flowers,
carrying out the color scheme Of
yellow and white, where 9 deli.
cious course of ice cream and
cake was served to the thirty
guests present.
The Era-leader., 1920-08-12

Misses Carrie and Melba Carter
visited friends at Rio Thursday.
Miss Mamie Sullivan of New
Orleans is a guest of Miss Willie
Lee Bateman.
Mrs. D. B. Walker visited her
daughter, Mrs. W. F. Simmons
at Bogalusa last week.
Miss Gladys Mccain of New
Orleans, is here for a weeks
visit with Miss Natalie Magee.
Mrs. Joel Magee and children
came up from Spring Hill for a
weekend visit with Mrs. E. l..
Magee.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Self and
Miss Arie Self and Mrs. G. }.
Gayer visited Clifton friends
Saturday.
julius Bickham of Bayou
Sarah is visiting his mother,
Mrs. l, J. Green and other rela'
tives of Washington Parish.
Mrs. Geo. O. Brumfeld and
two sons of Bogalusa, spent last
week visiting relatives and
friends in Franklinton and 1icln.
ity.
Mrs. Caroline Letchworth vis'
tied her daughter, Miss Elsie
Letchworth Sunday at the Boga.
lusa hospital and found her
slightly improved.
Miss Hazel Booty returned
Wednesday from visit of sever
al weeks at Silver Springs and
brought home with her cousin,
Miss Modessa Goings who will
spend the week here.
Mrs. Draper of Jackson, spent
Saturday with her sister, Mrs.
B. E. Blckham and they both
left Sunday morning for Alex.
andria to spend the week with
their brother, Hees Holmes.
The Era-leader., 1920-08-12
Laws of Louisiana,

Laws of Louisiana,
: Carried, and said bonds to be
issued as proposed is authorized
and required to be proceeded
with and finally extinguished by
an annual levy, assessment and
collection of taxes on all of the
property of said Town of Frank
linton, Parish of Washington,
State of Louisiana.
Be it further ordained, that
the result of the said election,
shall be promulgated by the
Mayor and Clerk of the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the
said Town of Franklinton,
Louisiana, by publication in one
issue of the Official Journal of the
said Town Of Franklinton, sign.
ed by the said Mayor, and clerk.
Adopted in open and legal
session, this 9Th day Of August
1920. G. J. Gayer, Mayor,
Attest H,F. Stafford, Clerk.