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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

Master Lewis Griffin will leave
soon for Liverpool, England, where
4 he will make his future home
Mr.. Chairman, of Nashville, Tenn,
was the weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Morgan. Miss Alice Byrd
| Pickett and Mr.. Charlie Chairman, of
Electra, Texas, are still visiting in
the Morgan home.
Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Crystal left on
Wednesday for Union City, Tenn,
their future home. Aberdeenians
regret their departure.
Mrs. Hal. Parchman and children,
are expected this week for visit
with relatives.
Miss Louis Downing Broyles is Wis
iting in Birmingham.
MrsFannie Cayce left on Wednes-
day for an extended visit to Memphis
Tupelo, and Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Young are in
Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Early Ewing, of the
Delta, spent the weekend with their
parents, Dr. and Mrs. Chas Ewing.
Mrs. Wiley Harris and little
daughter are the welcome guests of
Mrs. Watkins.
Mrs. Richard Kinds and sons,
Richard and Ben, will arrive on Sun
day to be the guests of Mr.. Ben Nc
Farland
Mrs. o. n. Hale has returned from
Jackson, where she was called by
the illness of her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Mr.. and Mrs
Owens, and Mrs. Cavett, of Tupelo, |
were guests on Sunday of DIR. and |
Mrs. Boyd.
Mrs. Alice Posey has returned
from Oklahoma. where she has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. J II Miller.
Mrs. Downing is spending this
week at her country home.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Lawless, of I
Shelby, Miss, motored over to spend
several days with Mr.. and Mrs Ter
rel West
Mrs. Sadie Staicos was the guest
of Mrs. Garrard Harris this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Watkins are at
Battle Greek, Mich.
Mr.. Jim Donaldson has returned
from business trips to Louisiana and
Oxford, Miss.
DR.. and Mrs Underwood will
spend the month of July at their
country home.
Miss Bernice Howell is attending
the business college IN West Point.
Mrs. Walter Cox has returned
from Jackson, Tenn.
Messrs. Hargrove and Richey, of
Memphis, were business visitors this
week.
Mr.. Frank Maynard spent several
days in Jackson, Miss, recently.
Mrs. Loeb, of Columbus, is visit
ng her daughter, Mrs. Julius Rubel.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
You Guard Against Burglars,
But What About Rats?

Rats steal millions of dollars
worth of grain, chickens eggs, etc.
Destroy property and are a menace
to health. If you are troubled with
rats. try RAT SNAP. 1t will surely
kill them prevent Odors. Cats or
dogs won't touch it. Come In cakes.
Three sizes, 25c, SOC. S100.
Sold and Guaranteed by Phoenix
Drug Co. and w. B, Harrison,
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

666 cures Malaria, Chills and
Fever. Bilious Fever Colds and
LaGrippe. 1t kills the para
site that causes the fever I'd Is
ia splendid laxative and general
Tonic. ADV
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

600 has more limitations than
any other Chill and Fever Tonic
on the market. but no one wants
limitations. They are dangerous
things in the medicine line. - Adv
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
Notice For Publication.
Department of the Interior

u. s. Land Office at jackson. Miss.
June 28th, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that David
Albert Williams, of Gattman, Miss.
who on January 4. 1917, made Home
stead Entry No. O7540. for ne. IA of
ne. Ia. section II. township 13 south.
range Is west, Huntsville meridian
has filed notice of intention to make
final three year proof. to establish
claim to the land above described
before United States Commissioner,
Aberdeen. Miss, on the 18th day OF
August. 1920.
Claimant names as witnesses: @.
A. Irwin. of Greenwood Springs, Miss.
G. @. Irwin. Il. B. Camp. L. A. Ray.
all of Gattman, Mississippi.
W. f. CUMAIINs. Register.
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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
FOR QUICK SALE

The most beautiful. best drain
ed and best located lot in Aber-
deem, corner West Commerce
and corporation line, just south
of Mr.. Clark'S residence, contain
ing 43-4 acres; beautiful natural
shade trees; $4,000 buys it. on
easy terms; act quick. WISH
ART REALTY co. f2l-tf
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

Mr.. E. J. Gilmore and his Mother
left Amory July % for a trip down
east to Washington, Baltimore,
New York and other points of inter
est. A boat ride on the Hudson
will be included in their trip.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
The
Social Realm
(BY JOSEPHINE ALLEN CLIFTON)
GPHoNE 371.l
Entertainments.

Mrs. William Carter entertained
most gracefully on Thursday after
noon, complimenting Mrs Sam Hunt
of Meridian. Bridge was played
from four to six, when a dozen tea
guests joined the fifty bridge guests
partaking of the dainty refresh
ments-cream, cakes, and bonbons.
Mrs. Jim Donaldson was the FORUM
ate player and was given a pair of
silk hose, while Miss Sue Houston cut
the consolation, a hand-embroidered
towel. Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt will re-
turn to their home in Meridian on
Sunday, after two weeks visit with
their family.
On Friday afternoon, three Card
Clubs were attractively entertained
by the following hostesses:
Mrs. Condie Tubb had the Seven
Hand Euchre Club to meet with her
in her attractive home on Franklin
Ave. An elaborate and delicious
salad course was served. Several
tea guests were present.
Mrs. Frank Ransom was "At
Home" to the Friday afternoon
Bridge Club. Miss Christine Rogers
won the useful prize, a lovely vanity
set. Tempting sandwiches and ices
were served.
The Matrons' Bridge Club had
their weekly meeting with Mrs. Guy
Bumpass. Mrs. D. w. Houston, ST., |
was the fortunate prize-winner. De-
licious refreshments were served. |
Lovely hand-embroidered pillow
cases-the Club prize-feIl to Mrs |
H. w Maier; while the tea guests |
prize, decorated basket was cut by |
Mrs. Loeb.
Mrs. Harvey Fits entertained fif-
teen merry lads and lassies on Friday ]
afternoon, complimenting her little
granddaughter, Gertrude Smith. |
Jolly games were played, and ice |
cream, cones, cakes, and candies
were enjoyed throughout the party
hour.
MIS- OliAA OOltG gave OnC VI bAAC
loveliest bridge parties of the season
on Saturday afternoon, having as
honorees her house-guests, Mrs.
Vance, of Nashville, Tenn, and Miss
Paul, of Huntsville, Ala, Her pictur-
esque colonial home was made
brighter with gay flowers and potted
plants. At the close of an enjoy
able game, Miss Anne Mcfarland,
who held the highest score, and the
honor guests, were given lovely
prizes Delicious refreshments, con-
sisting of sandwiches, salad, and
grape-ice were served; and attractive
souvenirs presented each guest.
Mrs. Henry Dugan gave a beauti-
fully appointed luncheon on Tuesday
to a party of West Point friends, who
motored over for the occasion. They
were Mesdames Jetta Levy Holmes,
Pinson Duke, Albert Cottrell, Gates
Ivy, Ada Cromwell and Misses Mary
and Fannie Dugan, Kate Clisby, and
Bessie Levy. In the afternoon,
they enjoyed an interesting game of
bridge at the ElkS' Home, and were
guests of Mrs. John Binford's for af-
ternoon tea.
Mrs. Michael Lasky invited six
teen guests to witness the thrilling
picture: ''The World and It's Wo-
man." on Tuesday afternoon. After
the picture, refreshing cream and
cakes were served at Shells. From
a large French basket, filed with
separate bouquets for each. guest,
was drawn the consolation, hand-em-
broidered handkerchiefs, by Mrs.
Lawrence Dortch.
The young men of the town will
give a dance at the City Hall on
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
Il Wouldn't &c Camping Without
Rat-Snap." Says Ray White.

Wife and I spent our vacation
camping last summer. smell of cook
ing brought rats. We went TO town
got some RAT-SNAP, broke up
cakes. put it outside our tent We
got the rats alright-big fellows p
Farmers. storekeepers. housewives.
should use RAT SNAP. Three sizes:
Csc, SOC. $1.00.
Sold and guaranteed by Phoenix
Drug Co. and II. B. Harrison.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

Rub My -Tism is powerful antisep-
tic; it kills the poison caused from
infected cuts. cures old sores. letter.
etc.-AdV
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

We are proud of the confidence doc
tors. druggists and the public have in
666 Chill and Fever Tonic.-Adv
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

666 quickly relieves Constipation.
Biliousness, Loss of Appetite and
Headaches. due to Torpid Liver ADV
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
FOR QUICK SALE

521-2 acres on Gibson road, one
half mile of Aberdeen; all nice,
level land; would make good
subdivision or suburban home;
81 500 buys il; easy terms; it's a
bargain; get busy. WISHART
REALTY co. f27-tf
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

FOR SALE-One Dwelling
Houses on Meridian St. Apply
to S. SCHWAB.
il0-ff
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
In Town and Out.

Mrs. Lula Barton Vance. who has
been the attractive guest of Mrs.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
BEST VALUE

Ever offered ia Aberdeen. All
of the original Captain Etheldred
Sykes home place. We are of
fering this place at a bargain.
If you want the most desirable
home and grounds in Aberdeen,
phone us at once. We are going
TO sell it now.
Phone 3l4.
]. M. MORGAN, JR.,
a23-tf REAL ESTATE co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
FOR SALE.

120 acre Farm, 65 in cultiva-
ton, balance pasture; 5room
house, good barn and other build
ings, three miles from town, on
good road. Price, $35 per acre.
ELLSWORTH TILDEN,
Collins, Miss.
ir,n fs -
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

The young men of the town will
give a dance at the City Hall on
Thursday evening.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

FOR SALE-Eight-room dwell
ing; modern convenienceS; OPP
posite poStoffice. Apply TO
a30-tf ABE RUBEL, JR.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

For Infacts and Children
In Use For Over 80 Years
Always bears II

The 4th of July occurs on Sunday.
Monday will be generally observed
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

FOR SALE-Twelye room
dwelling on West Commerce.
known as General Reuben Dav-
is home. Modernly equipped.
Terms arranged TO suit purchaser.
Apply to
]. ORVILLE WICKS,
IF Aberdeen. Miss.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

Jim Bone left on Wednesday for q
several months stay in Panama.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

Master Lewis Griffin will leave
soon for Liverpool, England, where
he will make his future home.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

Mr. Chairman, of Nashville, Tenn
was the weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Morgan. Miss Alice Byrd
Pickett and Mr. Charlie Chairman, of
Electra, Texas, are still visiting in
the Morgan home.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
zSSEGSESSSSA..
* * For Sale, Rent, Wants. " \!
~ ~
WS<<<NS<G
FOR SALE.

Seventy Acres of Land near
Hamilton High School, Monroe
county, on public road; good
water, good house and farm con-
veniences. See
JAMES A. PINNIX.
Amory, Miss.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
9 a . . RIA

Try The Progressive Farmer
for 1920.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

What's the use OF taking
chances anyway? That's gambl-
ing in a sense. Insure your
property In one of our A | COM
panies and you are master of the
situation. whether or not you
have fire. If YOU have you get
the insurance; if you have not,
you're paying small premiums.
Good investment-Small expendi-
lures for big protection.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
Carload of Alfalfa Hay.
Also have so acres of grazing
land for rent, three miles from
town. BOYD ISON,
r. F. d. 6.
lie 25- st
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

On Friday afternoon, three Card
Clubs were attractively entertained
by the following hostesses:
Mrs. Condie Tubb had the Seven
Hand Euchre Club to meet with her
in her attractive home on Franklin
Ave. An elaborate and delicious
salad course was served. Several
tea guests were present.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

Mrs. Frank Ransom was "At
Home" to the Friday afternoon
Bridge Club. Miss Christine Rogers
won the useful prize, lovely vanity
set. Tempting sandwiches and ices
were served.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-02

Rev and Mrs. E. L. Crystal left on
Wednesday for Union City, Tenn,
their future home. Aberdeenians
regret their departure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-18
The Old Campus.
Grad Finds II Sadly Changed;
Wild Woods Logged OFT;
Tea Hounds Suppiant Canoes;
Irs Not Like Old Days

f,,i background for the numerals OF
the unborn Freshman class.
The old Daily Shack--iike pssts Of
iielxium~--is no more. Green graxs
grows there instead. II gave the old
grad a sickiy. rather home-sicit feel
ing. Many memories stiil chung 20
the branches OF the bordering ever
greens stiil there.
A ND. likewise. too. the old Law
"A school building and the Aru,ory
have been razed- The latter jug
gcsts more painful memory moments
than tina late war. The cadet cam
paign. under the command OF Cot
Tom pAtterson. along back in the
days of tmpty Jump. vs. morn bit
tsrly fought BY the army Of the gray
than that memorable jam up thru
the rugged barbcd shAmbles Of the
ArGpnns. And nov the gsrh and
laugh. and biushing snsinssrs. and
laws hung THAR headA unsoidicr-
lihs. ~ they pas~ed In review In H.
flttinx uniforms Of the old student
army Of rebellion
The place Of the old hsg party
tsomesime previous 10 July. 1890.
and more difficult 10 undrrstand by
the present college GenerAttca than
Prof. Dcnamore's Orcckl--ts still
tucked away beneath = dos-wood
tree beside the path which used 20
lead down by the old canoe houD.
TWE canoe houss n . mud fiat
i now. Canoes pas~d With the
arrival Of the fox-trot. the sorority
house tea hounds and the patent
leather hair. With tbs precise part in
the middis.
sorority row looks like . league Of
naiiona now. The bras p1atea on
the doors along the boulevard re-
ssmhle thu lndex to . crvek diction-
AIRY.
Socrates. wcrv he 70 como 10 iifr.
would eerl ~ n he wsre back In
his old home town. 20 healthy has
been the growth Of this famous
method Of Insulating snobbrry.
The Kappa house II being painted.
while the PM Mus are having tbs
grease spots cleaned from their rsixA
Yet. Il was all trine done 10 quiet
~. And registration. as mentioned
before. starts within q fortnight
Ixs not like u was In the old dAys'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-18

A LTHO only q week remains he.
"A fore freshman registration and
the fali term ut the University Of
Washington starts the campus V
showing little life.
90 said an ancient grrd who
trcked over the old place Saturday
juxt for the fun OF u.
Denny hall wns getting a hair cut.
Two gardeners were trimming the
ivy on the front Of the building.
Otherwise the venerable old building
was like tomb. The Railways
echoed lcassemeness when one walk.
ed down them.
"A dozen brick masons WIRE pot.
tersng around inside Philosophy
hall the journalism building. or
whatever II Is called. These halls
echoed. too. from lack Of patrcnAss.
aFritx" pioosn. the campus COP
hearnche to many lovssick pair
OF studies --iciied sIrepily on the
sscpa Of Meany hail. watching sus.
picsously each delegate 70 the iutga.
ton congress an he entered the build.
ing. Fritz" sports a star now and
was dolied up like a metropolitan
huh In nice. blue uniform. One
knew Il was nav because he spread
a Newspaper on The stone steps b.
fore he sat down. His shoes were
shined.
The front steps Of Science han are
getting = manicure-new tiles or
something. The old grad has for.
gotten what was wrong with them
before. Two sprfnkIerx were playing
on the grass beside the building.
|nEAN COLDwEII@ guardian Of
~ the morals Of the women. was
pressnt--shat II. her Influence was.
The Wild woods thas used TO be ono
u the campus charms. have been
further maltrratcd. Two or three
new skid roads hare been martial
caiiy whitfield thru them.
And the VIRGIN brush beneath The
tall trees has been c,st away. icav-
Ing tho homcly dirt Eiaring bcpcash.
The old wym-rnfie-trap Of the
institution--ts sim standing. while
Denny Field echoed With the i1rst
signals Of the football season
Tho faculty club was empty.
The water tank has = tempting
coat Of nice gray pains--a wonder
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-18
N. w. League Plans
National Drive for
Water on DryLnndS

A campaign 10 make the arid
waste places Of the nation fertil<
Gardens Of Eden was determined on
by tho development congress AZ II
closed In twoday session al the
university Friday afternoon.
Out Of the congress came psrna'
nent organization Of the Northwest
ern Reclamation ieague. made up Of
Irrigation enthusiastic Of washing.
ton. Oregon. Idaho. Montana and
Wyoming. This league viii keep
hammerinG away cvsriastinEiy NJ IL.
forts TO get water 70 dry land.
Definite. Immediate action BY con.
gross on reclamation projects now In
hand will be demanded. and . drive
viii be made for nsw and greater
projects.
Particularly WIN the newiy-formed
league work for favorable action on
the proposed vast Columbia Basin
recismation project. which. II d.
veloped. viii bring hundreds Of
thousands Of addsd population 10 ths
Northwest. with added prosperity
for all of the Northwest's oitisA
MONTANA MAN ~
I.EAGUEB PRESIDENT
James A. johnson Il Gbelby.
Mont. wAs elected PRESIDENT Of the
new league Friday. ana James a.
Ford. managing secretary Of the
Spokane Chamber Of Commerce. go.
Rotary. Johnson Ia prcssAsnt II the
Tooic county irrigation district.
which 10 constructing . ~. oeoAacre
irrigation project Ne y . farmer
and q banker and strong supporsss
OF the work.
Tho new hague declares that ''ths
time has come when national wei.
fare requires an expanding rvclama.
ton policy and Ia that both great
national parties stand pledged and
committed"
The league declared that the beat
reclamation work could ~ done ~
the expersenc~d agency Of the g.
partment ~ the interior and urged
that an enlargement Of the rsvolv.
ing fund az the United states 10
$3.50. 900. ooe b. effected At once By
congressional authorization. the
funds 10 b Appropriated from tins
10 time ~ eonrtruction progresses
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-18

on an extension Of credit system
similar 10 the provision In the Smith.
Fletcher bill.
The final sesMon OF the congress
resolved itself into a open forum and
numerous delegates took advantage
~ the opportunity 10 express their
deep interest In the proceedings OF
the body and tho work II hopes 20
accomplish.
SPEND
SATURDAY IN TACOMA
After the MONDAY luncheon.
served By women Of the university
district. about $50 automobiles On.
listed by the University District
Commercial club took the visitors
for drives over the city.
About 200 OF tho delegates &C
cepted TneomA's invitation 70 = big
clam bake at Point Defiance park
saturday and In the afternoon
viewed q review of the Fourth al
vision Of the Y. .. army II Camp
Lewis.
An exceptionally fine exhibit Of
irrigation projects was presided over
In the Forestry building By Mrs..
Minnie Brande. stats exhibit agent
Of oregon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-18

A Columbus to- escrgymaa hAs
made = musical instrument OF
shells collected from French bat.
tlefields.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-18
No Botulism
in California
Oliues, Report

SAN F'TtANcIsco. Sept. fs-The
California ripe olive was given a
clean bin OF health by three United
States health specialists who have
been for weeks investigating ''botul.
ISM" supposed to be . new germ
found In canned goods improperly
put up.
In a report before the American
Public Health convention here, Dr.
". G. Dickson made public the find
ingn. He stated that In 1902 people
were first warned against ''botuiism''
poisoning thru spoiled sausaxes.
from which the term was derived.
The germ In found only In cans or
bottles which have been improperly
steriIlzed. and only four lots of olives
out Of many other canned stuffs
were affected.
The state board Of health has
framed new rulings for sterilization
10 amply protect the public against
any recurrence Of the danger.
Tho investigation was made II the
urgent request Of the American Can.
ners' and the California Olive Grow.
ers' associstions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-18
Bureau of
MiSSinu
Relatives

George Bruno. for whom II. NJ.
Bruso. AniIer. ". d.. made inquiry
about Thursday. died In this city
about one month arc. His widow.
Marie Bruso. Ia In Los Angeles at
present and expects TO return short
~ 10 Seattle 10 take over his prop
erty near Eighth ave. and Marion
~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-09-18
PEARLS:
Soup Oysters = sposed'
They're Miserable
h Frauds;
Pearl Oysters?-Ugh!
Here's Why:

1he last soup oyster has reluctant.
" yielded up It's last ~vaIuabIs
peari"
With the advent Of the big Sep
tember oyster season, the pearl
e1urchers hear the news with a shock.
for already the long suffering Jewell
- have been Investigating the care
fully wrapped ~jewcls" that flood
their shops at this season Of the
year, and pronouncina the "pearl'' q
hi y hardened lime formation.
JEWELLERS ALWAYS VICTIMS
~ OYSTER EATERS
since the earliest time. for pearls
were the first known Jewel, oyster
caters have been finding pearls. And
jewelers. for years have been trying
70 convince them that they were not
pearls.
Now comes the final word from no
lees person than DR.. George Fred
erick Kunz. PHI. D.. Sc. D.. A. NJ. OF
New York the greatest Jewel expert
In America The days of the price.
less pearl In the obliging oyster are
doine--in fact, they never existed!
HERES BITTER TRUTH;
EDIBLE OYSTERS PEARl~LESS
pearls" says DR.. Kunz. real
pearls. are never found in an edible
oyster. Pear-oysters are not used for
the table: In addition. the oyster with
.. pearl In a diseased oyster, or has
been. and would not be tit for food.
The idea that when the bit Of
lime IL polished 1t will be a pearl
often leads TO the error" says the
sfudent Of precious stones, but in
tn natural state the pearl has per
feet ulster, a perfect finish"
NO, HOKTENSE: PEARLS
NEVER FOUND IN SOUP
Except for an occasional boroaue
pearl. which IL irregular and Of little
value. pearls do not appear In soup.
according to DIR. kunz. Fresh water
mOIlusks In this section are often
found 10 contain boroque pearls, he
says, and are usually irregularIy
shaped when containing pearl.
Japanese pearls. artificiaIIy made
by puncturing the shell OF a pearl
oyster. are never detached from the
shell Of the animal, and. while real.
are only half pearls.
Surely, the good old days are done.