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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
CLUBDOM
Alpha Book Club.

The attractive home OF Mrs. Joseph
P. Carey. former president, was the
scene of the final meeting of the Alpha
Book club for this season, on Thursday
afternoon. when Mrs. c. A. Weathers
was the special hostess.
Hydrangeas were artistically used in
the characterization of Mrs. Carey 9
charmingly appointed home on Carr
avenue. where the guests of the after
noon were given a cordial welcome by
Mrs, Carey and Mrs. Weathers.
The members made study of two
OF the favorite war poets. Alan Seegar
and Joyce Kilmer, both of whom made
the supreme sacrifice. BY a strange
coincidence the day of the meeting fell
upon Seegar's birthday anniversary,
making the meeting Of even greater in
terest.
Mrs. P. D. Manire read a paper on
the life of Seegar. which was followed
by a discussion of his work, led by
Mrs. Frank Maxwell
The life of Kilmer was reviewed by
Mrs. L. l.. Lent and some of his poems
were beautifully read by Mrs. Wealth
ers. The new year books were pre-
scented by Mrs. H. L. Nessley, chair
man of the program committee. the
special subject for study the coming
season being characterization"
At the conclusion of the program a
delicious ice course was served to the
members and guests.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
Tercentenary Committee.

The members of the Tercentenary
on Friday morning. Mrs NJ. M. Gait
man, vice chairman, presiding.
Mrs. H. r.. Lipford submitted a de-
sign for a Tercentenary celebration
button, which was the work of Miss
Block, but after consideration the mem
bers decided to adopt the suggestion of
Mrs Joseph P. Carey that the button
should bear a picture of the Mayflower
with the inscription: Memphis, Tenn,
1920" above it and beneath it the in
scription, "Mayflower, 1920" An order
was placed for 5000 of the buttons,
which will be sold to help defray the
expenses of the celebration. Mrs. Err
nest Walworth was appointed chairman
of the committee to arrange for the dis
tribution of the buttons and she APP
pointed as members of her committee:
Miss Mary Love, Mrs H. F. Lipford
and Mrs. T. J. Deupree.
Mrs. Frederick O. Gamble presented
the prize winning poster, which is the
work of Miss Clara Belle Bernetz,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
TWO NEGROES HELD AS
ROBBERS OF BOX CAR

Central car and stealing approximately
81 900 worth of meats, lard and other
foodstuffs, Peter Bray and Lee Pruder,
negro farmers, Friday were confined In
the county Jail to await action next
Sheriffs Ed Bradley and NJ w. Palmer,
and Special Agent Walton, Of the rail-
road company.
The deputies and Walton recovered a
part of the loot. They found 1t hidden
in beds, under floors and In the loft OF
the house occupied by the negroes. 1t
was located near the scene of the rob-
berry. The car was robbed Just before
daylight Thursday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
"Y" TO ENTERTAIN.

The boys department of the Y. NJ. C.
A. will entertain Friday night with a
moving picture show and athletic
events. beginning at Z o'clock, to which
the public, and especially the boys, are
invited to attend
The gymnasium exhibition will be
given In the front lobby at 8 O'Clock,
and will be followed with swimming
contests and water games in the swim
ming pool
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

member of the 18th grade Of the Cen
tral high school. which has been ae-
cepted and will be used III advertising
the celebration,
A vote OF thanks was given both
Mrs. Lfpford and Mrs. Gamble for their
work on these two committees
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES.

Alleging that she had been held as
a shoplifter, accused of stealing a
shirt waist. Mrs. e. Martin filed suit
for $25. 900 damages in circuit court FRI
day against the Bry- Block Mercantile
company, and the Bry- Block Dry Goods
company, The accusation and a search
of her shopping bag occurred in April
or May, according to Mrs. Martins dec
laration, which was filed by Attorney
w G.. Cavett.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mrs: w. P. Metcalf and daughter,
Louise, have gone to spend the summer
at Green Lake, Mich. They were. met
in Chicago by Miss Sandal Metcalt;
who has been visiting in rhe East, and
will be joined by Mr.. Metcalf early
in August
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Judge and Mrs. Benjamin L. Capell
and little daughter have gone 10
Brownsville, Tenn. to spend the sum UNI,
mer with relatives in Judge CapelPs
former home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

MIR. Lee Bernstein has returned after
an extended trip through Texas, New
Mexico, Arizona and California.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mrs. r. L. Groome and daughter, Ad-
die, of Clarksdale, Miss, are spending
the week END as the guests of Mrs.
]. A. Crawford. Jr.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mrs. L. P. Canmann left Thursday
for a stay in Canada and viii ENJOY
trip to Alaska before her return.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mrs. Louisa Muth, of Chicago. will
arrive Sunday for visit with her son,
A. ]. Muth, in his home on orleans
street.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mr.. c. l.. Barker and children left
Thursday to spend the remainder OF
the summer in Chicago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Miss Bessie Boydston has gone on
trip through California.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mrs. W. l.. Gray and three children
left on Thursday to spend the re
nainder of the summer on Lake &C.
neva, Wis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mrs. Herbert Jordan and son, Hers
bert. Tr.. have returned from a delight
ful stay at Martha s Vineyard, Mass.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mr. G q Swan and children after
visit with Mr. George kroop and fam
lily at Wilmington, Tenn, and Mr. and
Mrs. c., A. Hassen, 945 McLemore ave
nue.. have returned to their home IN
Jdabel, Okla.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mrs. c. P. Quincy and children, of
Meridian, Miss, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. c. A. Hussenfratz, 945 Nc
Iemore avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
BUSINESS AND SOCIAL.

DR.. j. B. Blue has returned to the
city. - doV'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

After two weeks visit with his
mother in Stanford, KY, l.. W. hughes
has returned to the city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

q delightful visit In Paducah, KY, as
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Flour
noy, formerly of Memphis.
Miss Elizabeth Roby. of Kosciusko,
Miss, is the guest of Memphis friends
for few days.
MIR. and Mrs. w. C. Hunt and family
will spend the remainder of the sum-
mer in Chicago. They will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Marjorie Horton Alban.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weakley Braham, Of
Lula, Miss, are spending the weekend
in Memphis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ellis have gone
to spend the summer on the Great
Lakes.
Mrs. r. B. Nelson and daughter
Bailey will leave the first of the month
to spend the summer at the Cooper
Carlton Chicago, where they will be
Joined later by Miss Frances Nelson,
who is enjoying stay at girls camp
in North Carolina.
Mr.. C. l.. Barker and children left
Thursday to spend the remainder OF
the summer in Chicago.
MIR. Lee Bernstein has returned after
an extended trip through Texas, New
Mexico, Arizona and California.
Mrs, w. p. Metcalf and daughter,
Louise, have gone, to spend the summer
at Green Lake, Mich. They were met
in Chicago by Miss Sandol Metcalt
who has been visiting in the East, and
will be joined by Mr.. Metcaf early
in August.
for stay in Canada and will enjoy
trip to Alaska before her return.
Mrs r. L, Groone and daughter, Ad-
die, of Clarksdale, Miss, are spending
the week-en as the guests of Mrs
]. A. Crawford, Jr
Judge and Mrs. Benjamin L. Capell
and little daughter have, gone 10
Brownsville. Tenn. to spend the sum UNI
mer with relatives in Judge Capeii $
Mrs. Louisa Muth. of Chicago. will
arrive Sunday for visit with her SON
A, ]. Muth, in his home on orleans
street
Miss Bessie Boydston has gone on
trip through California.
After a two weeks visit with his
mother in Stanford, KY, l.. W. Hughes
has returned to the city.
Mrs. W. l.. Gray and three chlldren
left on Thursday to spend the re-
rnainder Of the summer on Lake Ge-
neva Wis
Mr.. and Mrs c. E. Wells, of Belzoni,
Miss, are spending a few days in the
city,,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawson Falls and chill
dren have gone to Asheville, n. =,
where they shipped their car and from
= there will tour through the Sapphire
country and special points of interest
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Griffin, of Birdie,
Miss, are spending a few days in the
city.
Mr.. ]. O. Wagner has returned after
a 10 days stay at Dawson Springs hy
Mr.. s G. Swan and children after a
visit with Mr. George kroop and fam-
Nv at Wilmington, Tenn, and Mr.. and
Mrs, C. A. Hassen, 945 McLemore ave
nue.. have returned to their home IN
1dabel, Okla.
Mrs. c. P. Quincy and children, of
Meridian, Miss, are the guests or Mr..
and Mrs, c. A Hussenfratz, $40 NC
Lemore avenue.
Mrs. Herbert Jordan and son, Hers
bert. Tr.. have returned from a delight
full stay at Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
BUSINESS AND SOCIAL.
Dr. ]. B. Blue has returned to the
city. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mr. and Mrs. w. C. Hunt and family
will spend the remainder of the sum-
mer in Chicago. They will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Marjorie Horton Alban.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawson Falls and chill
dren have gone to Asheville, n. G.,
where they shipped their car ana IRON ron
country and special points of interest,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mr. and Mrs. C. e. Wells, of Belzoni,
Miss, are spending few days IN the
city,.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mr., and Mrs. Weakley Braham, OF
Lula, Miss, are spending the weekend
in Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ellis have gone
to spend the summer on the Great
Lakes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mrs. R. B. Nelson and daughter.
Bailey will leave the first of the month
to spend the summer at the Cooper
Carlton, Chicago, where they will be
Joined later by Miss Frances Nelson,
who is enjoying a stay at a girls camp
in North Carolina. .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mr.. J. o. Wagner has returned after
a 10 days stay at Dawson Springs, ny
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Miss Elizabeth Roby. of Kosciusko,
Miss, is the guest of Memphis friends
for few days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Griffin, of Birdie,
Miss, are spending a few days IN the
CITY,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-23
SOCIETY CLUBS
-MISS MAR0ARET FORBES
Here and There

Mrs. L. r. Turley has returned after
a delightful visit In Paducah, KY, as
the guest OF MIR, and Mrs George Flour
noy, formerly of Memphis.
The Washington times., 1920-01-06
WIRELESS OF AMERICA
WILL SPAN THE GLOBE
Twenty Million Dollar Company
Formed With General Elec-
tric Co. Featured.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.--An American
and international wireless operating
system that is designed to link the
countries of the world in exchanging
commercial messages, which is an
nounced to begin business In tho
United States and throughout the
Americas, Hawaii, Britain. France,
The Scandinavian countries and China
and Japan, has been effected through
interests Of the General Electric Com
pany of Schenectady, under the name
of the Radio Corporation, Of America
The United States corporation and a
subsidiary operating company Tor
general service In Central ana south
lion OF 100000
The wireless is to be n competitor
of the different cable companies, and
announcement from one OF the Of
fcials of the new Radio Corporation
said the wireless rate based on word
or complete message would be one
third lower .an cable charges. The
date Of staring operation depends on
The rct,'-', ~ the Government OF sta
ions aen over for war purposes.
All OIL the interests OF the Marconi
ireless Telegraph Company Of
nerica have been taken over by the
w corporation. All OF the former
'itish interests in the Marconi Com
my have been acquired BY the Gen
al Electric Company, and the own
ship and control Of all operations Of
,e Radio Corporation are vested ex-
,usively In Americana.
The Washington times., 1920-01-06
CANT CUT OFF MY LEG" /"
SAYS RAILROAD ENGINEER

Il am q railroad engineer: about 20
years ago my leg was seriously In
jurSd in all accident out West. Upon
my refusing to allow the doctor to
ampntate 1t Twas told 1t would be i'm
possible to heal the wound. l have
tried all kinds OF salves and had many
doctors in the past 20 years, but TO
no avail. Finally resolved to use
PETERSON'S OINTMENT on my leg
You cannot imagine my astonishment
when found 1t was doing what over
700 things had Jailed to do. My leg is
How completely cured Gus Hauft
100 Myrtle avenue. Brooklyn, N. Y.
1T makes me feel proud to be able
to produce an ointment like that ="
says Peterson Of Buffalo. mot only
do guarantee Peterson's Ointment
for old sores and wounds, but. for
eczema, salt rheum, ulcers. itching
skin and blind, bleeding or itching
piles. and put up big box for 35
cents. a price all can afford to pay
and money back from your druggist
II not satisfied"
Peoples Drug Stores will supply
you under guarantee Of money back
II not satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1920-01-06
AQEAR COMPLEXION
Rudy Cheeks Sparkling Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says d. Edwards, a Well-Known
Ohio Physician

R.FM.Edwards for IL years treatef
scorss d women for liver and bowel ail-
p,eats. During these years he gave to
tis patients q prescription made OF a
few Well-known vegetable, ingredients
mized with olive oil. naming them
Dr.. Edwards' Olive Tablets. You will
know them by their olive color.
These tablets are wonder-workers on
xhs liver and bowels, which cause a
0nmal action. carrying off the waste
and POISONOUS matter In ones system.
II you have Z pale face. sallow look,
eun eyes, pimpies, coated tongue, head.
afhss 2 Hstless. no-good feeling. al out
Of d.. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly
Ioa . time and nore the pleasing results.
Thousands OF women and men take
DE. Edwards Olive Tablets-the snc-
SssAaul substitute for calomei-iiow ;A.n
th'a, JUST to keep tneIn fit. iUc a.io %.
The Washington times., 1920-01-06
PALMER TO BE CRnLD
ON PROMISE TO PACKERS
Senate To InvesH gate Agreement
Whereby big s" Escape
Prosecution.

Attorney General Palmer will be
iuestioned tomorrow by the Senate
>griculture Committee concerning
lis recent asreeinent with the ''Big
Five" packers. under which they are
% escape Government prosecution
provided they discontinue certain
unrelated" side lines.
The committee will ask Palmer
whether he promised the packers he
would try to have thom exempted
from further legislative action II
they would agree to give up prac-
ices to which the Government OBJ
Jected.
Creation of q Federal livestock com
mission to supervise the packing In
lustry IL provided In q new packer
'ontrol bill drawn by Senators Ken.
on, Of Iowa, and Kendrick. OF Wy.
ming. The Senate Agriculture Com
,ittee today took up this measure.
yhioh 10 . substitute for separate
ills previously introduced by Kenyon
md Kendrick
The new proposal eliminates iiesns
ing, but authorixss the iivestn-i
commission to make rules Ard Fseu-
lations for the conduct Of the meal
packing business.
The commission would have pevsrs
to thoss Of the Interstat'
Commerce Comission In It's contrei Of
railroads, Kenyon said.
Under tho proposed regulations all
persons conducting stockyayds oi
packing plants must register with the
agreeing 70 comply will
all its rules, The commission 10 70
issue certificates OF registration which
ara revocable, All such csrtincstes
are to be open to public Inspection
The Washington times., 1920-01-06
The Quick Way to
Stop a Cough
3his hosns-msde syrup does Tie
Wpvk In . hurry. Easily pES-
pared, and soves about -.

You might be surprised to know
that the best thing you can use Tor
q severe cough, is q remedy which ID
easily prepared At home in just few
moments. It's cheap, but for prompt
results il beats anything else you ever
tried. Usually stops the ordinary
Sp1lh or chest cold in "a hours. Tastes
pIeSsant, too-children like it-and it
y pure and good.
Pour 2H ounces Of Pinex in q PINE
bottIe; then Gil it up with plain granu-
htod sugar syrup. Or use clarified
moIassss, honey, or corn syrup. instead
Of sugar syrup, II desired. Thus you
mako full pint-a family supply
but costing no more than small
bottle Of resdy-made cough syrup.
And - . cough medicine, there 10
really nothing better to be had at any
prize. il goes right to the spot and
9ivoo quick, lasting relief. 1t promptly
Ssa)0 the infamed membranes that
line the throat and Air passages, stops
the annoying throat tickle, loosens the
phleGm, and soon your cough stops en-.
ArsIy. Splendid for bronchitis, Group.
Soeysensss and bronchial asthma.
4issx = . highly, concentrated conn
pound Of Norway pine extract, famous
FER IL healing effect on the mem-
bsAoss.
70 avoid disappointment ask your
druGeist for "2N ounces of Pinsx"
witS directions and don't accept any.
thina else, Guaranteed to give abso-
Int satisfaction OF money refunded.
Th0 Pinex Co. Fl. Wayne, Ind
The Washington times., 1920-01-06
HON ARE YOU
FEELING TODAY
MnvSs You Wish You Had
Taken q Pill Last
Night.

Many o man or woman wishes he
or she hadn't forgot to take pill
iast night and as a result they feel
bealoehy. bad. bilious, bloated, achy
and sore, constipsted and sick today,
II isn't necessary to wait until night
OF Q convenient time any more. Just
try this once. Instead OF taking one,
great big. drastic pill that upsets you
just drop into the nearest drug
store and get q dino package OF u z
Tablets. They are tiny little doses
you take at Intervals during the day,
No hustle, or worry, no discomfort
mc n: ssn ws, YOU You wOrs ssf wh fh4 no Sctor
at I'll. One now, another In an hour
perhaps n couple more between then
and bed time and honostly--you'n
never monkey with those big blasting
dynamite pills again. Too much
bother, Tiny doses at intervals while
you work or play Is tho l1-H way Tho,
oome In two sizes, 2hc 100 i1hlrt
Wooden hs'.ice. g- N..1, .E.tt' 30.
Toe people's DTur Stu.rs
The Washington times., 1920-01-06
HOOVER NOT IN RACE
FOR THE PRESIDENCY

PORTLAND. Ore, Jan. 6.--Hsvber'
Hoover stated definitely n f, telegram
received here by Elk Watkins
of the jackson Club, thai . is not a
candidate for the Presid' tcy Of tn
United States, His telegram readi
My engagements and connection
with the. Industrial conferences and
relief work In Europe make II I'm
possible foe me to no to tho North
west at present Beyond this, please
accept tho sincerity OF my statement
that 7 a,n roS candidate for the
i'ras'1r' % '.' ...'.H' =, mat
The Washington times., 1920-01-06
PREACHER ASSA|LS
DEFENDER OF REDS
"CIoth BesmIrched and Pulpit
DsfIled by Champion Of
RadIcalism."

NEW YORK, Jan. o-Deeiarins that
the Rev. DIR. Percy stiekney Grant had
besmiEched his cloth and bsfouied tis
pulpit when hS iiksnsd the deported
Russian anarchists to the pious Pii'
grim Fathers, the Rev. DR.. Gustav A.
carsten ensen. another clergyman OF thS
same faith. raised his voice yesterday
In protest.
Or. Carstensen's remarks were made
TO his CONGREGATION at the Holy hood
Protestant Episcopal Church IN the
course OF his morning sermon.
"a very clever and distinguished
preacher who would disown the priest
iy office conferred upon him, has re-
Gently brought discredit upon h'm-
self by likening the deported hnarch-
lists to the PilgrinrFstherh SAID ths
Rev. DR.. Christensen.
~ have hbpsd~in vain for sNms
word OF protest or rebuke from his
ecclesiastical superiors. or from ths
pulpit or preas OF the church which
40 compromises. II no voice proceed
from higher quarters the rector Of
holy Rood may no longer ho.d hfS
peace.
.I express but fsebly the shame and
Indignation of all law abiding snd
liberty loving churchmen and Chris
tiahs that a duly accredited minister
Of Christ should SO besmirch His
cross and befoul His pulpit.
"Berkman and Goldman, with their
poisonous tongues and blood guilty
hands, are ciassed by Mr.. Grant with
brewster and Bradford, OF clean
lands and pure hearts and heroic
souls. The Pilgrim fathers were God
caring men of faith and courage who
stood for loyalty to 9od and service
humanity. The unwilling passeh
,ers on the ship which sailed under
called orders from New York In De-
.ember, 1919, were idlers. slackers.
.uffians, 'blasphemers."
The Washington times., 1920-01-06
OUT o. ORDER
STOMACHS:
INDIGESTION. Aeidity. Soumess
and Gases ended with
"Pspe's Diapep.in"

me moment you eat a tablet or
two Of Psps's papspsln all IN. ih.
ness, heartburn and belching OF
gases. due TO Acidity vanish---truiy
Millions OF people know that Il "a
needless TO be bothered with ind:
gestiop, dyspepsia or q disordered
stomach. A few tablets OF Pape'i
DispSpsin nsutraiixe acidity and give
ssl!sS q 9nesno p,so.ssia wsisins now by psso
stsy dyspeptic! Try TO regulate
your stomach so you can eat favor
tie foods without causing distress.
The cost u so little, The benefits
30 great
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-24
W ants His Money Back

II can, thank Mr.. O'Brien. Il neigh
Dor, for my recovery from severe
collie attacks and stomach trouble
that nearly forced me 10 cross the
river Jordan. | spent thousands OF
dollars in the past nine year for
doctors and medicine and would have
died but for my neighbors advice to
Use NInyr's Wonderful Remedy. ! wish
I had the money back I spent for
other medicine" 1t is a simple, harm
less preparation that removes the ca
tarrhal mucus from the intestinal
tract and allays the inflammation
which causes practically all stomach,
liver and intestinal ailments. includ-
ing appendicitis. One dose will con-
vince or money refunded.-Frame
Drug Co, and druggists everywhere.
-Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-24
FORM ER AMBASSADOR
To FREN CH CAPITAL
CALLED IN CONFEREN Ct

Marion, Ohio, Dec. 24.-Myron I.
Herrick of Cleveland, who was Am
erican ambassador at Paris during
the early days of the world war,
was called TO Marion by President
elect Harding to discuss the inter-
national peace plan to be put before
the world by the coming sdministra-
ton.
The conference is understood to have
concerned particularly the experience
of Mr.. Herrcls abroad last summer
when he made q tour of European
capitals and talked with many lead
ing statesmen. At that time, 1t was
reported that he was gathering infor-
nation to aid Mr.. Harding in per-
fecting his plan. Recently the FOR
mer ambassador has been mentioned
prominently as a possible choice for
some important post in the dipio-
matte service.
Fred. w. Upham, of Chicago, treas
urer of the Republican national COM
miutee. also was on Mr.. Harding S
calling list but it was said the visit
concerned left over matters connect
I'd with the recent campaign.
While the president-elect's confer
ences on the peace program are pro-
ceeding he has under consideration
several proposals for q trip TO the
South during January. He sad to-
day that no action had been taken
on any Of the invitations received and
that his plans probably would not be
definitely fixed until after the first
of the year. lie generally is expect
ed TO leave for some southern destina-
ton during January not to return 10
Marion before the Inauguration.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-24
FEW TURKEYS FOR
THE CHRISTMAS DINNER

Turkeys at 60 cents per pound
and none in sight.
That Is q condition that Is facing
local restaurant and hotel men who
were figuring on giving their guests
something extra for tomorrow.
All markets were sold out early
Yesterday afternoon. and the supply
from country sources seems to nave
been exhausted with the result that
there will be many a Christmas tur-
Key dinner" served minus she turkey.