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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
NINETEENTH PRIZE
BY JUANITA LEVY
Merrill School

In far away Russia, in a lonely
little hut. 1.-TWO people sat conYersing.
They were . man and woman. The
house was only family Illuminated
by candle Hight The two were eX-
aminir1g paper very carefully. sud
denly the man exclaimed gleetully,
yes YOU and and the children will
20 there. There we shall have free
dom of speech, chance to work Tor
more money There we will not oe
slaves We shalt have protection OF
life and property. Our children VIII
have education and the comforts OF
life for our children.
The years have passed ana now
we see . thoroughly Americanized
family. The father has good work
and the chlsren have been 70 school
THIS Is unly one Of the many reA-
sens why / lore America beet
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
JUANlTA LEVY.
COLLECTIONS FOR YEAR
SHOW BIG INCREASE

Collections Of license and privi-
leges funds by the department of
accounts, finances and revenues, of
which Charles Il. Shannon is com
missioner, for the first II months
of the current year show a crafty
ing increase over the corresponding
time of last year.
Collections to date total $22S, 607 20.
This compares with $4,000, in
round numbers. for the same period
last year, showing an increase in fla
vor Of this year of $4,000 in round
numbers. Mr.. Shannon attributes the
increase to the closer attention paid
to collections by the department.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01

Prophetic - Prof
What is there to sub
stantiate the opinion
that Shakespeare was
a prophet"
Sophie was fore
telling the era of home
brew when he wrote
the recipe for witches
Broth in Macbeth. -"
The Pitt Panther.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
CAPTURE TWO STILLS
IN FINE BUNGALOW

Capture and confiseate of two IL
licit stills Of 100 gallons capacity
each. together with so gallons OF
mash were reported Tuesday by
Sheriff Perry. Bert Bates, prohibit
ton officer. Deputy Sheriff w. Z.
Goswick and Constable Ed Bradley.
The stills were found In a bungalow
In Rugby park, according to the of.
Ulcers, who also reported that the
mouse was deserted at the time, but
well furnished.
IL was while awaiting the return of
the owner To the bungalow that the
otrlcers first received notice of the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
ALL THE NEWS
OF THE SCHOOLS
NUMBER 8
THE LUNCHEON
PROBLEM

The luncheon prob
lem is probably more
difficult in the rural
school than In the city.
Suggestions of much
value on the equip
ment of a school lunch
70 o m economically,
and some valuable rec
ipes will be found In
the bulletins issued by
t h g department of
home economics, at
Washington, also Ex-
tension bulletin No.
II, issued by the Uni
versity Clerk, Univer-
sity Farm, Lincoln,
Neb., contains a COM
plete list of recipes on
stews, baked dishes
and cereals. These bull
letins are all free on
application, Some OF
these bulletins may be
found at the Goodwin
Institute library.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
Rupture Kills
1000 Annually

Seven thousand persons each year
are laid away-the burial certificate be-
ing marked Rupture" why? Because
the unfortunate ones had neglected
themselves or had been merely taking
care Of the sign (swelling) Of the affllc-
tion and paying no attention to the
cause, What are you doing? Are you
neglecting yourself by wearing a truss
appliance, or whatever name you choose
TO call it? At best, the truss Is only
makeshift--a false prop against a col
lapslng wall--and can not be expected
to act as more than mere mechanical
support. The binding pressure retards
blood circulation thus Tobbing the
weakened muscles Of that which they
need most-nourishment.
But science has found a way, and
every truss sufferer in the land is in
vitcd to make n FREE test right in the
privacy of their own home. The PLA-
PAO method Is unquestionably the most
scientific, logical and successful self
treatment for rupture the world has
The PLAPAo PAD when adhering
closely 10 the body can not possibly slip
or shift out OF place, therefore, can not
chafe or pinch. Soft as velvet-easy
TO inexpensive To be used
whilst you work and whilst you sleep
No straps, buckles or springs attached
Learn how TO close the hernial open,
ing as nature intended so the rupture
CAN'T come down Send your naTe
today to PLAPAO CO, block bS5. ST
Louis, Mo. for FREE trial Plapa0 ana
tho Information necessary, adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
WIRE PRODUCTS REDUCED,

PITTSBURGH, Dec, Tine
prices of steel wire products were
cut for the first time in several
years when the Pittsburgh Steel
company announced a reduction OF
approximately so cents per 100
pounds, making the new quotations
on wire nails 1915 q key and on plain
wire $s.25 a 100 pounds, FOB. Pitts
burgh. Barbed wire, and renee
staples were priced proportionately'
Shipments of all unified orders Pc
ginning today are invoiced at the
new quotations.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
LAST WEEKS CUES
T1ONS AND
ANSWERS

What and where is
the worlds larg e S t
statue? Statue of Lib
erty. Bedloe's Island,
N. Y.
What picture is call
ed the first picture in
the world? Michael
Angeles painting of
the TRANSPORTATION,
Who originated the
methods of chronology
now used? Dionysius
Exigisis about A. d.
532.
According to our
constitution how is the
u. S. government d.
vided? Executive. leg
islative and judicial.
Who was called the
Quaker poet? Whit
tier.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
THIS WEEKS QUIZ

lAAAD " AbANAA - WYNN
Only one incorrect
answer to last weeks
questions kept Frank
Wynne, winner of the
prize for the first
weeks contest, from
again taking away the
prize. We will give
three prizes of one dol
lar each for correct an
swers to the questions
below, mailed to reach
the School Editor be-
fore next weeks issue.
Miss Thelma Davidson,
Peabody High school,
Trenton, Tenn, an
swered two of the five
correctly.
What and where Is
the Scala Santa?
What is meant by
the Salic law?
Who is the God of
the Gypsies?
Why is the Battle Of
lara t oga numbered
among the 10 decisive
battles of the world.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
CHICAGO BOYS FEED
1000 FAMILIES

One thousand needy
families of Chicago re-
ceived free sacks OF
vegetables from a mar
ket held recently by
the Boys of Wood
craft" an organization
of Chicago High school
students. who during
the summer had gar
dens of their own.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
NO COAL RESTRICTION.
(ey The Assoeiated Prose-

LONDON, Dec. 1.--English export
coal will again enter the world mar
kets unrestricted as to price, guam
tity or direction of export, as an out
come Of conferences between the
British and French coal controllers,
and hope is expressed by officials OF
the coal controllers office that the
present situation of Great Britain's
key industry will accelerate the
country's return to its prewar eco
nomic status.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
CENTRAL HIGH TO
PUBLISH SEMI
MONTHLY

The High School
Bulletin is the name
of the new paper to be
published by the stu
dents of Central High,
The , first issue will
probably be gotten out
the latter part of De
cember. Members Of
the staff are Alvin
Levy, business mana
ger; Jack Holcolm, edi'
tor-in-chief; Miss Eu'
genia Edmondson, 10
cal editor; Miss Eliza
beth Lipsky, society
editor; Jack Carpenter
and Eugenia Strick'
land are two of the
members of the staff
A staff meeting Of
the officers was held
Monday to discuss fur
Their plans for the pa
per.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
BOYHOOD DAYS OF
DANIEL WEBSTER

One day in July OF
1875, Daniel Webster
and his father were in
the field raking hay
when the Hon. Abiel
Foster called at the
house and came out
into the field where
the two were working,
Webster describes the
incident to frie n d S
many years later, my
father called me to
him after the visitor
had gone and said;
My son, that is a
worthy man; he is a
member of congress;
he goes to Philadelphia
and gets Sc a day
while l toll here. II |
had had his education
| should have been in
his place. But l miss
ed it and now l must
work here
you s h all not
work." said Daniel,
my brother and ] viii
work for you and we
will wear our hands
out for you and you
shall rest"
But Daniels father
was determined that
one of his two sons re-
naming at h o m e
should have an educa-
ton. 1t must have cost
him a struggle to de-
eide between Daniel
and Ezekiel, but Dan
iel's aptitude and love
for books made the de-
cision for him no
doubt.
A year passed and
Daniel, dressed in a
brand new homemade
suit, rode with his
father TO Exeter TO De
entered into the ia
nous academy found
ed by John Phillips.
In May, 1913, Dan
lei took his seat in
congress as a repre-
sentative from the
state of New Hamp-
shire.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
4 RAW, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You
Apply a Little Musterole.

And Musterole won't blister like
the old.fashioned mustard plaster.
Just spread it on with your fingers.
1t peneuates to the sore spot with
gentle tingle, loosens the congestion
and draws out the soreness and pain.
Musterole is a clean, white ONT
ment made with oil OF mustard. Ii
is fine for quick relief from sore
throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache,
congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lum'
bago, pains and aches Of the back OF
joints, sprains, sore muscles bruises, chill.
blains, frosted feet, colds on the chest.
Nothing like Musterole for croupy chill.
dren. Keep it handy for instant use.
Boo and 65c jars; hospital size 81
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
WHAT Is YOUR
SCHOOL DOING?


Perhaps you have
some original ideas or
plans that are being
successfully tried in
your school that would
be of interest to other
schools. II so the
School News Scimitar
will be glad to print
them. Original draw
ings and sketches by
students are also &C
ceptable. Send your
news addressed to the
School Editor, mailed
to reach us before
Tuesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
VASSAR PRESIDENT
To VISIT LOCAL
SCHOOLS

DIR. Henry N o b lie
MacCracken, president
of Vassar College for
Women, will arrive in
the city Wednesday
and will speak at Cen
trail High school and to
the pupils of st. Mary's
school.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
THIS WEEKS
RIDDLE

Why is a man like
his shoes?
Answ er to last
weeks: What Is the
difference between a
hungry man and a
glutton? One longs to
eat and the other eats
too long.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01

for the door. Hhe showed fight, and
a physician struck him.
Beasley was unconscious when
brought to the hospital and has not
regained his senses. He is not ex-
pected to live. The car was demol-
ishnd
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01

killing OF Jailer Reeves and the es-
cape Of the three men. Warrants
will be issued for persons believed TO
be the operators OF the stills.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
CA N A DIAN BOYS
CONDUCT PARLIA-
MENT --.

In Edmonton, Alder
ia, there is an Edmon-
ton Older Boys Par
lament. =.
The parliament is an
exact miniature Of the
Canadian government.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
HOW YOU MAY RE-
MEMBER THE DATE
OFF WASHINGTON
nEATH

DEATH
It is a curious fact
that Gen. G gorge
Washington drew his
last breath in the last
hour of the last day Of
the last week of the
last month Of the last
year in the 1700's. He
died at midnight, Sat-
urday, December IA.
1879.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
FROM MERRILL
SCHOOL
Miaa Rertha Slania

Miss Bertha Stephan,
a pupil in Merrill
school, writes us a very
interesting letter. She
tells what her class did
to bring cheer to some
of the pupils who were
absent from school on
account of sickness.
The class wrote for
their language exer-
else, a personal letter
to five of the absentees
and expressed their
sympathy and regret
and wishing them a
pleasant Thanksgiving
day. Each pupil also
brought some trui t
from their home and
sent 1t to one of their
playmates' mother who
had been i'll some time.
That man may last but
never lives,
Who much receives
but nothing gives
Whom none can love,
whom none can
thank,
Creations blot, ere
atoms blank.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
EsI!1!|'5zE K II|,5=|,
Rheumatism
A Remarkable Home Treatment
Given BY One Who Had 1t.

A remarkable Home treatment
Given BY One Who Had 1t.
-. In the spring OF 1893 was at
tackled by Muscular and sub-acute
r h II m a t / 8 m, suffered as
only those who have it know, for
over three years. | tried remedy
after remedy, and doctor after doc
tor, but such relief as l received
was only temporary. Finally, I
found a treatment that cured me
completely, and it has never re-
turned. | have given it to num-
Der who were terribly afflicted and
even bedridden with rheumatism,
some of them 20 to- so years old,
and results were the same as in
my own case.
! want every sufferer from such
forms OF rheumatic trouble to try
this marvellous healing power, Don't
send a cent; simply mail your name
and address and | will send 1t free
10 try After you have used It and
It has proven itself to be that long
lpoked-tor means of getting rid of
your rheumatism, you may send the
price OF ii, one dollar, but under
stend, 7 do not want your money
unless you are perfectly satisfied to
send it. Isn't that fair? Why suffer
any longer when relief is thus offer
ed you free? Don't delay. Write
today
Mark H. jackson, No. CLOG Dur
ston Bldg, Syracuse, N. y.
NJ, Jackson 10 responsible. Above
statement true,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01

Buy Christmas Seals
land Fight tuberculosis
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01
SUBJECT FOR
DEBATE

Resolved that school
attendance should be
compulsory. &c.,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-01

Attractive and comfortable Living Room Suites
greatly reduced for the Christmas shopper.
No. 32-I-All-upholstered Living Room Suite in
blue figured velour, including large comfortable
settee and luxurious arm chair complete.
Reduced price $4,000.
No. 372-I-Three- piece mahogany and cane Living
Room Suite upholstered in mulberry velour, incud-
ing settee, arm rocker and arm chair complete.
Reduced price, $375OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-21
CIRCULATING UPON
 MUNSEY'S PLANS OF ! GREAT NEWSPAPERS
lIs Spending More Than Mill lion Dollars on Equip
 ment for the Sun
By HOLLAND.

New York. January 90.-(Special)- )- Since Frank A. Munsey bought the New York Herald and the Evening Telegram. which is really the afternoon issue of the Herald and the European edition of the Herald, it is of daily occurrence that. even in the financial district. the question is asked: What is he going to do with the Herald properties Mir. Nun sey in some respects is the frankest of men. He does not hesitate to answer questions relating to himself which aI- most any other man would regard as unjustifiable or even impertinent. On the other hand not even the late J. P. Nor gan himself had greater capacity for tsuch perfect tactiernity as is possessed by Mir Munsey and he has been taci- turn when questioned about his purchase of the Herald
 The answer commonly made to this question, and it has been made by some who are in intimate association with Mir. Munsey is that he does not yet know what he is to do with these properties perhaps not even to understand why he bought them. But it is safe assump 1 ton that Mir. Munsey did not take over the Herald properties without having in a general way, at least. well formed idea of the use to which he will put these properties. It has been characteristic of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-21
SALARIES OF FEDERAL
 OFFICIALS RAISED

Washington. January 20.-A subcommit- tee Of the judiciary committee today rec commended that the salary of the attorney for the northern district Of Alabama be increased from 5000 to s50O0. and tr,at of the marshal from 5000 to $500; that for the middle district the salary of the at torney be increased from 5000 to sS500, without increase in the salary of the mar shal; that for the southern district the salary of the attorney be increased from 5000 to s35n0, without increase for the marshal.
 The action was taken on recommenda- tion of the Attorney Generay, who held that attorneys should be remunerated in eXcess Of raarshals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-21
Republicans Cut Down
 RiUer andHarbor Work
Salaries of Federal Officials Alabama To Be Raised Gadsden Man On Powhatan Which Is in Distress
 Off Novia Scotia
By HIGH ". ROBERTS

sum of SIP, 900 to be used in the dis
 cretion of the board of engineers for
 maintenance of existing rivers and har- bors projects throughout the United States.
 Southern members of Congress are fran tic The republicans, and especially their | leader, Representative MondeH. a so- called conseryationist, with a constant protest against southern pork-barrel- ism" are delighted. The action will be
 good republican campaign matter. and no
 lasting harm will be done. For the chair
 man of the committee Representative l Kennedy of Iowa, confessed on the floor today that the appropriation was intended as an emergency fund. and that all promises would be made good in March | of next year
 | The bill provides for no new projects exceps certain surveys which might lead ! up to projects. It reduces the engineers estimates by more than 80 GOO, 600 and re- duces in a like sum the appropriation car ried in the till of the last Congress. | General Taylor acting chief of en- gneers, stated tonight that with the ap- 1 Iropriation he would be able to preserve all existing enterprises, but that Il would | te impossible for him to make . single | step n WAY cf progress.
 l Specifically regarding Nsoone. he de-
 ciared that he thought he would be able
 to take care with s3Oo,O00 of the enterprises 1 in which ttet port is interested. Chair
 mar Kennedy, Furthermore, in response ! to query by Representative McDuffie.
 stated on the floor that he thought Mobile
 would be taken care of by the engineers, and that the committee hal Mobile in- i cluded in the proposed appropriation l Only enc Alabama survey is provided. Under the bill, the engineers will inves-
 tiSate the feasibility of deepening Bayou
 La Batre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-21
DODSON KILLING USE OF CAL0ME[ Says Drug Is Mercury and Act. Like Dynamite on Your
 Liver.

Dodson is making hard fight against calomel in the south. Every druggist has noticed a great falling off in the sale of calomel They all give the same reason. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking its place.
 "Calomel is dangerous and people know 1t, while Dodson's Liver Tone is perfectly safe and gives better results. | said prominent local druggist. Dod- sons Liver Tone is personally guaran- teed by every druggist. large bot tie costs but a few cents, and if it fails to give easy relief in every case of liver sluggishness and constipation. you have only to ask for your money back. |
 Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant tasting purely vegetable remedy, harmless to both children and adults. Take a spoonful al night and wake up feeling fine; no biliousness. sick head ache, acid stomach or constipated bowels. It doesn't gripe or cause in convenience all the next day like vio- lent calomel. Take a dose of calomel today and tomorrow you will feel weak, sick and nauseated Don't lose a days work. Take Dodson's Liver Tone in stead and feel fine. full of vigor and ambition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-21
QUICK RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION
Get Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry of thousands since Dr. Edwards produced Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel.
 Dr. Edwards, practicing physician for IF years and calomel's old-time enemy, discovered the formula for Olive Tablets while treating patients for chronic constipation and torpid livers.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do not contain calomel, but healing, soothing vegetable laxative.
 No griping is the Keynote" of these little sugar-coated, olive-colored tab lets. They cause the bowels and liver to act normally. They never force them to unnatural action.
 Ifyou have dark brown mouth bad breath--a dull. tired feeling sick headache torpid liver constipation. you'll find quick. sure and pleasant re- suits from one or two of Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets at bedtime
 Thousands take them every night just to keep right. Try them. l0c and 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-21
MRS. BALLARD DIES
 OF TYPHOID FEVER
Wife of Well Known Citizen and Daughter of Mir. and Mrs.
 Bradshaw Passes Away

Mrs. Clarence Ballard died last night at o'clock at her home, 2165 Eleventh avenue. south. after protracted illness with typhoid fever and complications
 Mrs. Ballard was born in Little Rock Ark. lut had lived in Birmingham sipce early childhood She was the daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Caldwell Brad shaw and was married to Clarence Bal lard in 1907. She is survived by her husband, two children, Bingham, aged 10, and Catherine. aged [; her father and mother, and four sisters Mrs. Ed ward l.. Norment, Martha, Margaret and Grace.
 Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-21
INJUNCTION
 SUSTAINED BY LOCKE
Court and Appeal May be Taken

The injunction issued against the AL cazar theatre at the instance of the Mudd Colley Amusement Company. featuring Norma Talmadge in any first run" pictures in Birmingham. was sustained by Judge Hugh o. Locke yesterday afternoon.
 The overruling of the motion filed by the defendant to dissolve and discharge the injunction settled the case as far as the court in this county is concerned The attorneys for the Alcazar have the right to appeal to the supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-21
YOUR HAIR
 IS FALLING OUT
O. Ban" Hair Tonic Stops Dandruff, Falling Hair, Grows Lots of New Hair.
 New Discovery

You may have dandruff SO badly that it drops white flakes all over your clothes and your hair may be falling out by handfus. yet "Q-Ban" pronounced Ku-B -Ban) Hair Tonic quickly rids the scalp of every par ticle of dandruff and at checks your falling hair Then every hair on your scalp shows new life. vigor. brightness, thickness and color. The roots very rapidly ab need this stimulating e. Ban" Hair Tonic, so hasten to your nearest drug store or toi- let counter and get a bottle. It don't cost much, SO a trial any way is worth while By mail 50 cents. Arnold Masberg Drug Co.,, 4th Ave. and goth St. and 4th Ave. and sth St, Birmingham, Ala. Mail orders dlled.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-21
HAVE YOU SCROFULA?
Now Said to Be as Often Acquired
 as Inherited.

It is generally and chiefly indicated by eruptions and sores. but in many cases il enlarges the glands of the neck. affects the internal organs, especially the lungs. and il neglected may develop into consumption.
 It causes many troubles, and is aggra- vated by impure air. unwholesome food bad water, too much heat or cold. and want ol proper exercise.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla, the medicine that has been used with much satisfaction by three generations. is wonderfully successful in the treatment of scrofula. Give it a trial
 If a cathartic laxative is needed, take Hoods Pills-there is nothing better for bill iousness or constipation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-21
CHE ENEY'S
 EXPECTORANT Relieves Severe Coughs, Whoop. ing Cough, Group, Colds of All Kinds, Headache and Feverishness.

Cheney's Expectorant is the quickest and surest relief known for coughs and colds of all kinds. It costs only a few cents at drug stores For Whooping cough and croup it has been recommended by phys clans for the past 25 years The very first dose opens up your clogged up nose. soothes the delicate lining of your throat. opens up the air passages. stops nose running relieves headaches from colds, dullness and fever ishness. Don't continue with that old cough Quit blowing and sneezing, when q dose of Cheney's Expectorant will quickly relieve and cure you.-Advertise isement.