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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02
A Testimonial That 20. X. y
Would Like.

II was an unusual tribute that Mem
phis paid to O. X. Houck, her first
citizen, Tuesday. Five ministers took
part In the services conducted Mt the
residence, the Rotary club meeting the
Scottish Rite cathedral and the grave
Business was practically at stand
still. and at each service throngs tes-
titled to their devotion by their pres
ence. But the best part Of II all was
that the tributes were deserved, and
now that all that Is mortal Of O, X.
Houck rests on Il little knoll In Forest
Hill cemetery, things will move along in
their accustomed way, with the mem
DRY OF his life resting as a bcnediction
upon his people and tightening the bur
dens OF thousands who had the privl-
lege OF coming into contact with him.
It ought not to be forgotten that in
his last moments his thoughts turned to
the little warped and broken bits Of
humanity In the hospital for crippled
children.
II would not be his wish that the peo-
pie he loved should build monument
init a message to the people Of Mem
phis today 1t would be that it is his
wish that they testify to their love for
him by helping to heal and make whole
the crippled children in the hospital
school.
II goes without saying, Of course,
that Memphis will provide suitable
testimonial OF her regard for this re-
markable citizen, who held as with
hooks of steel the affection Of all the
people and the enmity OF none. And
as o. X. Houck practiced practical
Christianity, as he proved his words
by his deeds and his sympathy with
his liberality to every good and worthy
cause. so would he wish that any trib-
ute to him might serve useful and
meritorious purpose.
The people of Memphis should not
neglect to begin at once to cooperate
with the splendid women in charge Of
the Cripple Children's Hospital school,
and In the name Of O, X. Houck make
It the greatest institution of its kind
In the land.
An institution engaged in the splen-
did work 1t is doing is worthy Of sup
port under all circumstances, bus the
occasion presents itself to aid worthy
cause and at the same time honor the
memory Of the man 10 whom 1t was the
apple OF his eye.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02
M The News Scimita.

To The News Scimtar:
More than once have | noticed con-
tests, at least articles concerning
proper husbands and wives. The one
closing the 9th of this past month was
quite interesting.
letter in which the writer stated that
an ideal husband is one who will do
the family washing or get the Riddles
ready for Sunday school when the wife
is i'll or overworked. Bravo, I Won
der if this is the same mother who
some time mast was, in brief, deScrib
ing suitable sutton to her daughter,
II so, I should certainly like TO have
her address More particularly I should
like to see and talk with her. Not
as sutton, but for the honor of haV-
ing conversed with a truly sensible
woman
often wonder if there is one girl
out of each 100 who finishes college,
or at least gets to attend a similar
institution. thus acquiring an odu"a-
ton above the average. who IS willing
to do the family wash and get the Kid
dies ready for sunday srhooli-for a
man who is willing to do 1t when she
is not able? Observation will soon dis
close that il is only the daughters of
the lahOrinE class who will consent to
| do the washing (most of them objeCO
and high percentage OF the daugh-
getting their Riddles ready for ANYTHING.
| Expect "JohV" to keep a servant to
do such drudgery Connected pride is
/ running thousands of daughters Why
not a league to save few Of tNem?
Going the above eluded TO mother ono
better by saying that | would be will
| ing to do the cooking when necessary
for such daughter, ! remain. sin
| CcrelY KENTUCKY BOY.
Hickman Ky.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02

CllllCdlIy.
do unto others as you would have
them do to you, and say to them the
kind of things you would like them to
say to you.
When in doubt try out your little
speech on yourself. If it sounds good
to you be sure it will sound equally
well to Mary or Sally, or John or Tom,
If your words bring a kindly glow to
your own heart, and make the day seem
brighter and Cheerer do not doubt
that they will have the same happy eff
feet on anyone else to whom you hand
out that optomistic line of chatter.
Gan humanity, my dear is cut off of
the same bolt Of COlth, and While we
may be made up in different designs
and different patterns, down at the
bottom we are of the very same weave
and woof, The thing that pleases one,
plea ses all The thing that soothes one,
soothes all, and conversely, the thing
that irritates one and hurts and
wounds one, wounds all.
THAT is why it is always safe to
take your own little self as a pretty re-
say, and refrain from saying, to other
people.
Suppose, for instance, we take the
matter of what is called plain speak
ing A great many people pride them
selves upon saying exactly what they
how much they hurt another by so DO
ing.
''If you have a new hat they will tell
YOU that it is ten years too young for
YOU and that you look like n figure of
fun in it. If you sing out Of tune they
call your attention and everybody else S
attention to it. If you are ILL.,, they
tell you how badly you look, and how
sallow your complexion is.
40 YOU suppose that these people
would ever make such cruel speeches
If they tried them out first on them
selves? They would not. For you will
observe as YOU go through life that
the very people who show the least re-
gard for the feelings Of others are the
most tender Of their own.
therefore, my dear, before you tell
like a pumpkin, or Sally that she dances
as if She had learned to tYo-step in
school of correspondence, list think
sally spoilcd your pleasure in your new
frock. and made you afraid and
ashamed to ever get on another ball
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02
Copyright, 1920, by Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.
BY HOWARD r. GARlS.

Uncle Wiggly Longears. the nice
bunny rabbit gentleman, was, hopping
along through the woods one day, com
ing back from the store, when he
heard a voice calling to him from
among the trees.
Hum. | had better be careful, ."
thought the rabbit This may be the
Skeezicks!"
Uncle Wiggily slipped behind a
banana tree on which some candy or
anges were growing, and peeked out
through a knot hole. He saw Jimmie
Wibblewobble, the boy duck, waddling
along. Under one wing Jimmie had a
oh, Uncle Wiggily." quacked
| Jimmie
Here I am" answered the bunny
uncle, as he came out from behind the
brick wall. closing the door carefully
| after him. Did you want me, Jimmie"
DO You want a iumble?' quacked
the duck boy, holding out the paper
"a jqmble!" exclaimed Uncle Wig
ITS a sort Of cake" answered
| Jimmie Il guess it's called that be-
cause the baker jumbles everything
all up together TO make II. Try one.
Jimmie handed Uhcle Wggiy a nice
lite yellow cake with hole in the
| middle,
That's a tumble" the duck boy eX-
planned 81 like 'em, and if you like
EN- IN give you another
Where did you get them asked
| tnGfe Wggily, taking a nibble OF the
cake.
"Oh, my mother sent me to the store
for them" said Jimmie. But she al
ways let's me eat a few on the way
home. and know she'd like me to
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02

writing just about cover the field.
Sewing makes you nervous: you would
not consider laundry work because you
are not strong enough: people 90 their
own cooking, or have servants in. their
homes to do II: and 1t takes genius to
be a successful writer
There is no reason why you should
not attempt writing. Submit your ar !
consider 1t suitable. Send stamps and
a request to return il If 1t is not ac-
scepted. You probably know that. az
article must be typewriter and dou-
tons, II 1t is considered at all,
One other thing which you might do
Is to have story hours for children.
Form little story club and charge adj
nittance each time the club meets.
This would work out II you were a good
to get group Of children whose
parents could afford to pay.
Dear Mrs. Thompson.-WilI you
please print lotion for en'arged poTeS'
Borlc acid, one dram; distilled witch
hazel, four ounces. Apply with a piece
of old linen or bit of absorbent cotton.
Dear Mrs. Thompson.-I am a girl
IS years Of age. have been going
with boy Of about the same age. We
kept steady company until he came to
see me one evening. When he left that
| NIGHT he was Just the same as usual.
The next evening when asked ,tc
come to see me he refused and said he
did not care for me. Do you think he
has grown tired Of me? | like him and
would like to Keep his friendship. What
do you think should do? | have writ
ten to him several times since, but he
| Ignores my mail. PUSSY WILLOW.
The boy did nothing out OF the way,
He ceased to enjoy your company and
so he broke away You made your mis-
take by asking him to come to see you
and by writing him letters when he
did not write to you. In the future
let young men ask to come to see you
They will do so without your urging
| They will like you less if they think
you are running after them.
! There is nothing you can do to re
| gain the friendship of this boy. Al
the age of Is it would be wise to for
get about boys and enjoy study, read
ing and girls.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02

f'N ido NV NdNCH INC dVJWllCIC oilGC
we were married or given me any
money. He pays the house bills and
| groceries. am to have baby and
he blames me for everything. once
when. he was cross he said he hoped |
would die.
am SO heartslck | don't know what
to do. | haven't any home but this
| and he doesn't love me one bit or he
would not treat me so. " ! got a d.
voroe ! do not know what would do
Every act brings its consequences.
| When the right thing is done, the re-
suit brings satisfaction. The result
when it does come. but nevertheless the
law is infallible that every act has its
reaction.
You were several years too young
TO marry, and you chose unwisey.
Now you are suffering as result Of
your mistake. The best thing for you
to do is to start thinking out your
| actions and doing as nearly as you
know how the right thing,
Divorce seems impossible since you
! have no home to go to and no adequate
means of supporting yourself. Try as
far, as possible to please your husband
and to get his point of view. In his
| mind things which seem wrong to you
may be all right. Talk frankly to your
| doctor and he may be able to give you
helpful suggestions. Doctors come in
| contact with so many domestic prob
lens that they are usually able to give
| good advice
| Dear Mrs. Thompson.-couid you
suggest some kind of work a married
woman with one child could do al
! home? My husband does not wish to
have me 90 out to work, and am
nervous when | do sewing.
just can not be content to stay
home and wait for the next pay day
all the time. There are SO many things
| want to do with money.
would like very much to write II
| you could suggest something along that
! line. THANK YOU.
| thousands ST women A satisfactory
reply is almost impossible because
| there are so few things that can be
done in the home, and they are not OF
a nature to make women want to dc
them unless it is absolutely necessary
| Sewing, laundry work, cooking and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02
NERVES.

A restless, bright-eyed urchin was
scrambling up on the back of the rail-
way seat and reaching out his arms
and legs in all directions.
Every few minutes he knocked off the
tall silk hat of the fat man in the seat
beyond, and presently an umbrella came
tumbling down from the upper rack,
nearly Draining the fat man.
When the latter could stand the strain
no longer he turned to the occupant OF
the seat behind him and said emphati-
cally: Madam, will you kindly look
after your son? He is extremely an
noyinG.'
The lady, already burdened with three
other mischievous imps, said in most
casual voice;
johnny, sit down The gentleman
nervous. Judge
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02
Quite Naturally.

The action Of the supreme court OF
the United States in declaring invalid
the law providing that the judges them
salaries viii not be surprise. The
supreme court did what any Individual
would do II left for him to decide II
he should pay the tax. There was. OF
course, constitutional reason for de
caring the provision invalid, or the court
would not have ruled as it did. but
only a shrewd lawyer could give an
adequate reason for excluding a gov
eminent official.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02

NOT TO modest.
THE SINGING birds.
BUT AFTER all, Agnes.
SURPRISING THE singing birds.
SHOULD STOP singing
AND WERE good to eat
WOULDN'T YOU eat 'em.
IF SOMEBODY'D kill 'em.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02
1T is NOT TOO LATE TO GET
A FREE ALMANAC FOR 1926

The Memphis News Scimitar has
good news for its readers in the
announcement that an additional
supply Of free Health Almanacs for
1920 has been secured.
owing to the shortage OF paper,
and the great demand, the regular
number issued by the government
was quickly exhausted, but the Red
Cross came to the rescue by :Ei3(g-
cling a large extra edition whtSn IS
now ready for free distribution.
This little book contains all the
usual information given in the old
fashioned almanacs, and goes far
Their by telling you how to take
care Of your health month by month.
Its accuracy Is guaranteed by the
doctors OF the United States public
health service. ~ is message
from them to you
You need It! Send for 1t today.
Gill out the coupon. Write legib,y.)
THE NEWS sCIMUTAR INFoR-
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Frederic j. Haskn, Director,
Washington, d. c,
| nc'ose herewith two-cent stamp
for return postage for a free copy
of the Health Almanac.
Name ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02

An unusually lovely frock is featured
IN The Figurehcad." 1t is of pink
organde made with a scalloped skirt
nnd simple I'll trt-eleevcd bodice" Tn.
whole costume is embroidered in tiny
Drcsien patterns.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02

encouragement and support, 1t ought
not to be delayed single day longer
than is absolutely necessary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02
Talk First to Self
Then Talk to Others
BY DOROTHY DIX,
The Worlds Highest Paid Woman Writer.

md and bashu young girl moaned to the other day
that she knew what say people, To which replied
"Ny child there's just nabe rule for dealing with your
fellow s very old rule and it is called the Golden
ETH
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02

Our fashions and patterns are fur.
nlshed by the leading fashion artists
OF New York city. Send orders for
patterns to Fashion Department The
News Seimtar, % East Eighteenth
street. New York city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02
Married Six Months,
Wife, IL Heartsick
BY MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs thompson nearly II and have been mas
ed just about six months My husband is three older and
he is and vile and makes do everything he says If
don't he hateful things and threatens to beat me
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02

Elaine Hammerstein has purchased
two elaborate frcCks of black net t
wear in her next picture, THE Point o.
View "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02
Public Discussion

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02

Dear X. c. B.-You admit a fond
ness for and very frequently write about
cats. wonder il you realize what
great menace cats are to the song birds
that we look forward to each spring,
And you profess to lie also lover of
birds! AGNES NJ.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02
Aint 1t q Grand and Glorious FeeIn?oBy Briggs
New York rribunsh
DOWNRIGHT. 1880. nv tie T

AND YOU PUT Vt ~ HUR
MoUTA To see uHAT 1T
tastes LIKE ToU KNOW
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-02

vNHeN Tou'Re LEFT At HOME
ALI AloNe WITH ToUR DAD
WHILE MOTHER IS At cAuscA
AND ToJ END A poHGR CHIP
ON THE RoOR
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
FOR EOUSEKEEPEE

HOUSEkEEPEH
 Hou>cdrt.SScA in prcaI1 gip2han.. thamhr;.y. BiIi Burke ami ether models, s...i as..sc. as to 4'' ~ s:."o $1.45 arss*"" ,ss:"" $1. .9a
 Long FIanrelette kimonos
 pretty patterns, sizes 36 to I ss,as grade for S1 0d
 Full size pcrcale and stripe| gingham Bungalow Apron sa'ususs s,;ss s,'"e. for $1.11
 pcrcaIc .kproRs in mar styles. 39c quality 0nI ''S styles -'''3 39}
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
MAY BUILD CANAL
 ALL ALONG BORDER
California Has Big Reclamation
 Project in View

Washington, Jan. 9.-Construction Of an All-American canal along the California border to remove from M eN;co control over the system of the imperial valley, the largest irriga- tiOn project in the United States, is contemplated in bill Representative kettner of California plans to intro duce in the house. It will make pro- vision for opening to purchase or set clement by honorably discharged sol diers, sailors and marines with war service of 100000 acres of public lands on the east mesa of the valley, which will be irrigable from the pro- posed canal.
 The bill is redraft worked out dur ing the holiday recess by q sub com- mittee of the house committee on ir- rigation of arid lands. which has had several measures designed to relieve the situation existing in Imperial val ley under consideration. Hearings be- fore the committee brought out that the crops of the Imperial valley, which residents said reach q value of $6O, 900, ,O00 annually, arc dependent upon the uninterrupted flow of the main canal of the irrigation system which, from the diversion point on the Colo
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09

rado river, swings through Mexican territory for 40 miles before diStribu- tion is made to the American ranchcrs The water users on the Mexican side. where over 100000 acres are being ir- ri2ated, do net wish to join in the maintenance Ot the main canal and the protective works in Mexico, ac- cOrding to testimony presented to the congressional committee
 Relief is sought through the build
 ing of d high line canal entirely on American soil. making necessary d cut through a tow range of SandhlllS, which the present mann canal avoids by the detour into Mexico. ApproNi- mately 100000 acres of withdrawn public lands, similar in, quality to that of Imperial valley but lymg above the present imperial canal system Will come under the proposed All-Amcrl- can canal. according to reclamation service estimates. Under the kcttner bill 100000 acres would be opened to purchase by war veterans at S1.23 an acre or. at the discretion of the secrc- tary of the interior be reserved for opening under such soldier settlement legiSla tion as the congress may enact.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
POSLAM BRINGS 7. .. ....-..'' ..... QUICK COMFORT
 ID ANGRY SKIN

When angry. itching skin cries through every nerve of your body for relief. turn to Poslan and let it soothe and allaN all inflammation. Learn how efficient Poslam is, hat sple nd le help 1t can render n healing cCzHnl1 dIsposing of raShes, pimples, acne scalp-scale and like disorders. The test is to apply l'oslgln &- ntt, d. to .t small affected surface and in the morning to look for improvement. The effect of it's concentrated healing energy shows agrceably soon.
 Sold everywhere. For free sample write to Emergency Laborat oricS, 243 West filth St.. New York City
 Urge your skin to become clearer. fresher, better by the daily use of Poslam Soap, medicatcd with %PosftYfl' ,
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
NO ONE-MAN CARS.
NGII Not Be Installed On Local Lines,
 SupCriNtCntICnt SANS.

Superintc nuCnt BcardSlCN of the Connecticut cUmD;.nN denied today that one-man cars would be installed on several of the New Britain lines The rulnOr has been prevalent about the city for several days that begin ming next week one-nlun cars would be run on the Arch street and Fla a5t Main street lines but according to Mir. Beardsley there is absolutely no truth to the report. He says one-man cars would not be practical for this citv.
 The chances ot there ever bcln5 one-man cars on the local lines are small, according to Supt BeardSleE although they may Oe found in every other city almost in the state. Ihe general layout of the city prevents tn cir adoption.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
ICE CREAM SUPPLY.

It has been found at the local drug stores that about half the amount of ice cream is sold in winter as in sum- mer. On the coldest days hot choco- ate seems to be the popular drink
 lt Is surprising however. the amount ot ice cream that is sold in winter. One local "torc has sold as high as 70 gallons of crcar! in one day in summer. In winter their average
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
BOOKS .AT 65 CENTS

Good stories and popul; writers including Arnold He: nett, l.. F.. Benson. Holman Da Joffrcy FarnoI. Gertrude AtheI ton and irv.ng BaclleIIers.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
r. COMPANIES APPLY. ,
17 Canadian Concerns Seek Subsidies
 For Ship Construction.

Ottawa. Jan 9.-Government Sub- sidies for ship construction have been petitioned for by T. Canadian ship building companies it has been learned. A bonus of $1O per dis placement ton and $10 per indicated horsepower on steel ships built in Canada and completed after April
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
BOOKS AT 50 CENTS.

Thesa include 1nspiration3 tcoIs. "ar hCok':, p1ctry al
 popular titles. In Camp all
 TrIl< h. b! Berton Bralcl "Skinncr's Ri" Idea" by HcnI| II vil:e Lodge. and "How a Sol di"r May Succccd' are amon| them.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09

next was requested for a period of 10 years. The delegation set forth that continued operation of their plants depended upon government assist ance. Sir George Foster, on behalf of the government, promised earnest consideration fol their demands
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
GIRLS
 AND MISSES APPAREL. (Ejfth IlOor)

Plenty of opportunities here to secure smart outer apparel for daughter to wear now or later, at pronounced savings.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
COSTLY STAMPS.

Paris. Jan. 9.-A postage stamp was sold at auction yesterday for 2S,- 200 francs. It was issued by the Ru- mania. Mondavia government in 1858 and experts say it is probably the only one of its kind in existence.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09

& This familiar trnuc-nlark is on every bottle of thc {, nuinc Linoninc.
 lock tor i-.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
CANDY SPECIALS

MoiaSscs and peanut britt kisses 33c lb.
 Assorted Hard Candies 39c Il
 ~.d-Fashioned Chocolates A !h. Chocolate Nougatines, Butt Straws, Ice Cream Drops, Chd Sucy and Cordials, 54c lb.
 High grade assorted choci hates. milk nou2at, milk car3 mc's, hutter7>cotch, crcai BrazilS. pistachio nut creanl| RctaiI everywhere at Sf, oq price soc lib. Mashrnallows.~ in one
 boxes, at 59c lb.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09

To Heal Cough Take HAYES HEALING HONEY 35c
New Britain herald., 1920-01-09
. L.inO1line
After Linonine has stopped the cough continue1its use as P, a builder.

the cough cOnllnueIuS use as 2 a builder. .:..
 It soon Ovcrs omcs the weakness brought on by colds and, RESTORES VITALITY. LinOnile IS much more than cure for coughs and colds IT ENTERS THE BLOOD and builds up tho system, at the same time it is relieving the victim of cough and tOld.
 TOO MANY PEOPLE NEGLECT THE AFTER EFFECTS OF COLDS, THEY SHOULD CONTINUE TO USE LINONINE UNTIL THEIR HEALTH IS FULLY RESTORED.
 There isn't another medicine in the whole world that OVERCOMES BRONCHIAL COUGHS as quickly , and thoroughly as Linoninc docs. It |. FAKES THE SWELLING FROM THE DELICATE TISSUES of the throat and lungs, opens the cloggcd pores of the membranes and assists nature. 1t finds the victim of cough in diStrcsS<G condition and soon brings blessed relief. h This familiar trutic-nlark is on every hottie of thc t nuinc Linoninc. Lock fOI |.