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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
LEMON JUICE
FOR FRECKLES
Girls! Make beauty lotion
for a few cents-Try it!

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces OF or
chard white, shake we'll and YOU have
quarter pint OF the best freckle and
tan lotion, and complexion beautifier, at
very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces OF orchard white for a few
cents Massage this sweetly fragrant
lotion into the face, neck, arms and
hands each day and see how freckles
and blemishes disappear and how clear
soft and rosy-white, the skin becomes
Yes! 1t is harmless and never irritates,
a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

AS Mr.. Johnson remarked at the Cot
ton States Merchants Convention
there is no profit on the goods. You
are rewarded for service rendered. If
you do not render service you will sure
ly fail"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

Printers Ink, a publication devoted
to the interests of good advertising, re-
ferred TO the Bowers Stores as being
for simplicity and economy of opera
ton almost ideal" And almost ideAl'
is going some
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

If you like Grape Juice you will enjoy
"Red Wing" The prices we offer are
based on quick sales, and we only ask
that you compare prices with what
"others ask"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

On the stationery Of the Southern
Wholesale Grocers' Association is print
ed-"Regard For the Public Welfare Is
the Highest Law" 1t is more than
law with US Our very existence is
BASED on regard for public welfare.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
Grocery Gossip

Theorists NAV argue otherwise, but
"as usual the increase in freight rates
will be paid for" by the public.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

The proposed ""self-serving" 'front.'
yard plan of garbage collection is about
as popular with the housekeepers of
Memphis as the late German Emperor
is with the people of France.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

We have the finest line of Flour ever
offered in this city-three highest pat
ents"-a thoroughly dependable self
rising" and Flour at popular prices"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

Home moving week will soon be here.
Better locate" Bowers Store near you
and help lower the increase" in rent by
saving" on groceries.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

There is a good deal of common sense
in the policy of giving all we can for
what we get" instead of getting all we
can for what we give"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

With luck and the help of the public,
there will be fifty Bowers Stores in
Memphis by the end of 1920. We're
looking for good locations now.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

There are several hundred grocers in
Memphis who will find it harder than
ever to follow the Bowers lead in prices
and otherwise.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

Ebert Hubbard said, when Fate
hands you a lemon start a lemonade
stand" That wouldn't be hard to do
with lemons at 13c a dozen.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

Next week we celebrate our "eigh-
teenth anniversary" First to start FOR
cash only at only cash prices" and still
hard at it" to protect the public.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

One of the best features" of our Of
ferings is the freshness of the goods.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13

There appears little to encourage the
hope of lower food prices soon. Wheat
has been advancing lately, and Flour
prices will doubtless follow.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-13
' and just remember
you get SERVICE, too"

Look Over These Prices
SNOW CREST FLOUR-Highest Patent EOc
In sacks "a lbs, s1.85; IL lbs, 96c; lbs QUO
H Hp.1yyIa!sH SELF RISING FLOUR
In Ds speR "a lbs s17s 12 lbs sec; lbs 4SC
PROCTOR & CANDLES "CRIsCO"- 0zx,'
3-lb can, 79c; 112-b. can, 39c; Lib A/C
VIZ pa tG @a4e o4 d6er shorenng Per 23C
A. B. c. CREAMERY BUTTER 6Oc
Nothing BETTER fresh, in cartons, per h.. WV
RED WING GRAPE JUICE 1Oc
| Pure-Quarts, 55c; pints 29c; 4-oz bottle. NV
FANCY SLICED BACON 6Oc
Morrells or Dolds, in cartons only per b.. OVN
FANCY IMPORTED LEMONS to
| Large 800 size, thin and juicy Dozen ADN
PROCTOR & CANDLES IVORY SOAP g.
LENox LAUNDRY SOAP " Ac
CHOICE coBBLER POTATOES Abc
Good sound stock, peck, &c; per h.. t/zN
FULL STANDARD TOMATOES 10
New pack, just in, large No 8 can,......... ~
| MASON FRUIT JARS o.
Half gallon, SI.I9; quarts 9Oc; pnts .;.....,. CfC
FRUIT JAR RUBBERs- zc
Amazon medium Red Ring, cartons, dozen. ...... ~
LONG LOOSE SPAGHETTI 12c
Fresh domestic" stock, in bulk, per lb..... LOO
CALUMET BAKING POWDER o.
| New goods 1907, can, 29c; 4-oz. can.........>N
| EVERY DAY MILK IL
| Fresh stock, tall cans, I5c; small cans ,... ~
LIPTONs BLENDED TEA o.
India and Ceylon, 1g-lb. pkg Ac; A-Ib. pkg. 4
BERKELEY BLEND COFFEE E1o
| Always fresh Glib. $I.57; Lib OON
M1NARET PEANUT BUTTER 90
Very fine 12ozy csc; 7-oz, 1Sc; 4-oz jar. i ~
M1NARET WHOLE SPICES No
| new brand, best quality &c pkg for. ....... ~
NEW EvAPoRATED PEACHES OAc
Just from the coast in bulk per b. '....:. %TN
DURKEE's SALAD DRESSING *
| Fresh large BOTTLE Goo; medium 33c; small. ~
BAKERS FRESH cocoANUT- 15c
New stock of this popular seller per can. DC
KELLoGG's CORN Flakes 11c
New goods, regular package. ~
| CULTIVATED BLACKBERRIES- TO-
Just arrived, freshly packed, No o.
| LIBBY'S VEAL LOAF o.
Fresh stock medium can. NV
| CALIFORNIA WHITE TUNA o. |
Record" brand good value, can. ........... <ON
CAMPBELL's SOUPS 49,
Fresh any variety in stock, per ......... ~
| EXTRA NATURAL PEAS t o. 4
Imported small peas, per can ............... Z>G
DUR ORDER DELIVERED?
Rg to $500 and OUer Gs a matter Of serUtce.
AN $500 orders at actual cost, usually 5 or 10
lie saving to those WhO eanROt come in person.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
PAN AMERICAN
UNION PRAISED
Envoy from Chile Predicts
Amalgamation Of Western
Hemisphere Peoples.
1000 AT CELEBRATION
Secretary Of State Colby
Among Speakers at An
niversary Fete.
1000 AT CELEBRATION

A decade of the Pan American
Unions title to the handsome home
which 1t inhabits was celebrated
last evening by a brilliant social
function. to which invitations had
been sent by Mr.. John Barrett, the
retiring director general. Senators.
representatives, judges of the Su-
preme Court. army and navy officers,
mbassadors,. ministers and society
leaders filed past the receiving line,
which was headed by Mr.. Barrett.
who introduced the guests to the
new Secretary of State, Mr.. Colby,
who thus made his first formal entry
as a figure in society,", As president
ex officio of the governing board or
the union. he also had rights as host
which later he used as a speaker.
The new British Ambassador Sir
Auckland Geddes, and his wife were
present and naturally attracted
much attention.
Colby Pledges support.
Notwithstanding some of the
guests incurred the open rebuke of
the Director General for their dis
courtesy in talking while The
reminiscent and prophetic speeches
were being delivered, the time spent
thus in graceful oratory by the
Secretary of State, by the Chilean
Ambassador. by Mr.. A. d. Kelsey
Of the firm of architects who de-
signed the building, and by Mr.. Bar
rett. was not begrudged by a ma
Jority of the persons present, al
though IL did prevent the dancing
from beginning before a compare
lively late hour,
Secretary Colby committed him
self unequivocally to support the
Fan American ideal of amity, friend
snip and boldly-asserted alliance
OF the republics to promote and
retain good will on the western
hemisphere. His tributes to Car
negie' Roosevelt and Root as prime
personal factors in bringing the
union and the building into bsin1
called forth applause in the ratio
indicated by the above order of nam
ing He also did justice to the SHIRE
that Nabuco and Calderon, of Brazil.
had had in the admirable work
The Chilean Ambassador Saro-
Mathieu, depicted the result OF the
blend that was destined to come he
tween the idealistic Latin a11 The
practical Saxon, and between rbe
dreamers of the South and the do
ers OF the North. intimating that
each would gain by the proc ass.
Praises Barrett Regime.
No speaker failed to mention tie
industry, loyalty and serviceaI:iiIty
OF Mr. Barrett during the four
teen years that he had been con-
nected with the union; and while
much of the comment was IN the
form of badinage and Jest, under-
meath 1t all was a serious strain Of
affection.
Mutual tolerance and more inti-
mate contact OF the peoples of the
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
BONUS REPORT
ISDUE FRIDAY
Committee to Submit Meas
ure in House and Ask
Quick Action.

Republicans Of the House Ways
and Means Committee expect to
have the soldier bonus bill COM
pleted by Friday when 1t will be
presented to the whole committee.
They plan to have the committee
sdopt the measure Immediately and
report IL to the House on Saturday.
The House will probably take final
action on the bill next week.
The measure is undergoing minor
changes. II was said following a
meeting of the Republicans Of the
committee yesterday afternoon, but
will provide substantially the pro-
gram laid before the committee by
the American Legion.
The committee does not plan to
exclude large classes who were in
the service from bonus legislation
as has been charged by the Demo-
Gratis, it was said last night. The
tax features of the bill have not
been changed, it was said,. and will
provide for raising the money by a
tax on final sales, stock exchanges,
tobacco, and further income tax.
The Democrats, along with a group
of Republicans. will oppose this
program and urge in its place the
taxation OF war profits.
Public Ledger Seryiee.)
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
BOOSTSOUGHT;;
RENT REDUCED
Commission Against War
rem Hanna $ Application
In Two Instances.
OTHERS ARE CUT, TOO
Refuse to Dismiss Appeal Of
J.C. Cannon When Au-
thority Is Questioned.

Warren Hanna. who applied to
the Rent Commission for authority
to increase the rent for rooms In
the premises at 712 Fifth street
northwest received a setback when
the commission decided TO reduce
rents instead of increasing.
Hanna's petition was filed against
Murray and Eppler, occupying the
ground floor; Mrs. Blanche Taylor.
occupying rooms on the second
aoor. and Mrs. Dorothy Depro. ten
ant Of the third and fourth floors.
Increase One, lowered Two.
The commission increased the
rental of the ground floor from $40
to $50 a month. Mrs. Taylor was
paying $40 and Hanna wanted an
increase to si5 but the commission
reduced her rent to so. Mrs. De-
pro was paying $55 and Hanna
asked an increase to s7f. The COM
mission reduced the rent in this
case to S35.
The commission reduced the rent
OF apartment S at 500 Maryland
avenue northeast, occupied by Mrs.
Catherine Barrack. from $40 a
month to S32.50. Mrs. Barrack had
complained that Mrs. NJ. b. Stewart,
the owner. had furnished neither
heat nor hot water.
Refused to Dismiss Appeal
The commission refused to dis
miss the appeal Of J. e. Cannon.
tenant OF apartment %. the Mo-
hawk, 436 NJ street northwest The
agent, Miss Mabel L. LOTUS, had
asked the commission TO ignore this
complaint in which its authority
was questioned.
Cannon had complained that he
was paying $50 a month for the
apartment, whereas. he alleged. the
former tenant paid only $3.50.
In the case of J. David Harris,
tenant Of apartment IL. the Lenox,
1923 L street northwest, the COM
mission reduced the rent from 500
to S65 a month. The landlord is
Richard G. Parks, jr.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
Would You Like
To Stop Smoking
For 4 While

To think Of giving up smoking Is
unpleasant to most peopfe-eyen to
those who know that too much to-
bacco Injuries them and to really
quit takes more determination than
many have. They fear the craving
Twill be greater than they can vol
UNFAIRLY endure. You can make II
easy to quit the habit by getting
Nicotol tablets and taking them as
directed. The habit really quits YOU
and it's departure Is a pleasure equal
to your former Indulgence.
If you want to know how much
easier It Is to quit the habit with
the aid of Nicotol than without II.
go twenty-four hours without to-
bacco and note what an effort IL
costs you Then begin using tobac-
co as usual and take Nicotol tab
lets. At the end of a week sion
smoking or chewing for a day ana
1t is probables you will have no de-
sire to resume. At least your de-
sire yill be greatly diminished and
another week or two should make
It not only possible. but pleasure,
to quit.
Nicotol is sold by druggists gen-
orally on positive money back
guarantee II it fails to do all that
is claimed 1t Is sold and gnaran..
ted in this city by many good drug
gists, especial by Peoples Drug
Stores.-Adv. -
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
SPEED IS URGED
ON PAY REVISES
Senator Henderson Fears
Redistribution Work
May Be Wasted.

Asserting there is danger that the
work of the joint congressional
commission on reelassification Of
salaries. in the District of Columbia
will be lost or indefinitely post
poned by inaction. Senator Charles
B. Henderson,, of Nevada, yesterday
announced he would today urge
Congress to adopt a resolution in
troduced by Senator Jones. of New
Mexico, to transfer the work to the
Civil Service Commission.
The congressional commission
worked hard on their report for
more than a year" said Senator
Henderson, "ana naturally its mem
bers dislike to see action indef-
nitely suspended and In danger. at
least in some degree, of being lost.
I think the work should be taken
up without delay by the Civil Serv-
ice Commission"
In his speech today Senator Hen
derson will urge the passage of a
bill filed in the Senate on March p
designed to carry into effect the
.recomme ndations Of the commission.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27

Just how far the police may go
without search warrants in search
ing for and seizing liquor will be
determined this morning in Police
Court by Judge Mcmahon when he
decides whether or not Susie Mar
tin. whose home was raided last fall,
1t is alleged without a search war;
rant, is to get back the liquor.
The decision, II favorable to the
woman, will block prosecution not
only in her case but in a number
of others pending. II favorable to
the police, it is claimed. they will
be enabled to make similar arrests
and end the careers of many boot
leggers now apparently protected
by the law against trespass.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
|HEALERS WORK
TOGOON HERE
Episcopal Church Plans to
Continue Work Started
By Rev. Hickson.

Continuing the Christian healing
mission begun last week by James
Moore Hickson. members OF the local
Episcopal clergy will conduct heal
ing services at the Church Of the
Epiphany every Tuesday in May. un-
der the direction of the Rev. DR..
Randolph McKim.
1t IL believed by several members
of the clergy that other churches
will follow In view OF the success
of the two missions recently con-
cluded by Mrs. Aimee Semple Nc
Pherson and Hickson.
This morning, the committee ap-
pointed by Bishop Harding to d.
rect the Hickson mission, will meet
to wind UP the affairs of the mis-
sion. and 1t Is highly probable at
this meeting or at the conference Of
the clergy at the Church of the
Epiphany Thursday the matter Of
making healing a, regular part OF
the work of the Episcopal Church
will be discussed. .
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
QUOTA COMPLETED
BY PRESBYTERIANS

Completing its quota Of $4,000
in the Interchurch World Movement
drive, the Presbyterian Church
south today heads a subscription
list which augurs well for the sue
cess Of the campaign conducted here
this week to raise asubudget for
Christian work. Other individual
returns are as follows: The Disciples
of Christ, $4,000; Vermont Avenue
Christian Church. $4,000: Mount
Rainier Church, oyer $1,000. Balls
ton, Va, Church, $3,400;s Maryland
Park Church, $500. ..-.
In addition to the daily inspira-
tion and devotional services at
keith's Theater a committee lunch
con was held at the Lafayette Hotel
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
CALLS FOR AID
IN FUND DRIVE
Salvation Army Appeals for
Volunteers to Help in
District.

A call for volunteers to aid in
the Salvation Army's 1870 annual
appeal was made last night by
William b. Westlake, appeal direct
or. The drive will be made from
May 10 to 20. directed from head
quarters in the willard Hotel.
We are asking persons in Wash
ington who believe that "A man
may be down, but he's never out
to help u.s." said Director West
lake last night.
Persons wishing to aid in the
appeal are asked to visit the meg
FAMINE floor OF the willard Hotel.
Persons with machines are espe-
cially needed.
Organization of committees to as
sist in the campaign for funds is
fast nearing completion.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27

We asked Miss Madge Bel
lamy, the ingenue of the Gar
rick Players. what Is her idea
of the ideal proposal after tell
ing her about The Herald-Gar-
rick Players contest. Miss Bel
lamy is the little lady who has
been playing the dream child in
Barrie's Dear Brutus" during
the past season and previous to
that time played "Pollyanna."
In her experience on the stage
she has heard many II Love
You" scenes played and we
though her particularly quali-
fed to express an opinion.
But she surprised us. In fact
coming from little 17-year-old
miss it was quite a shock. The
ideal proposab has not yet been
made" she said. because so
far men have had a monopoly
on, proposals. When the day
comes when women are allowed
to propose without shattering
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27

two continents were advocated by
Ambassador Matthew as a means of
attaining hemisphere concord and
solidarity.
We inhabit the same hemisphere
and are under analogous political
regimes" said the Ambassador. But
We are separated by language, to
a certain extent by religion, and. in
a measure. also by our mentality.
The first obstacle can be removed by
instruction, the second by tolerance,
and the third by amalgamation-all
by more frequent and intimate con-
tact"
Secretary Colby eulogized its work
as inculcating better understanding
and deeper mutual trust between
the peoples of the two continents.
The Pan American Union stands
for peace, for mutual national re>
spect, for helpfulness and for united
effort" he declared.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27

conventions, then you will get
the ideal proposal"
Which is food for thought.
And it might make a good
thought for contestants to fol-
low in sending in their essays
on II Love You" Perhaps your
idea Of a perfect proposal will
not be in accord with Miss Bel
lamy but in any event send it
in to the II Love You" editor
Of The Herald. Do not write
more than 800 words and be
sure it is in ink and on one side
of the paper only. Letters and
essay must be in The Herald
office by Midnight May T. The
prize winners will be announced.
on May 9 in The Herald.
The prizes are tickets for the
Garrick Players performance, of
May II, the first prize being a
box, the second prize four or
chestra seats and ten additional
prizes of two orchestra seats
each.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
ANOTHER DELAY. DECISION TODAY
NP0WER BILL ON SEARCH LAW

Owing to the. absence of Sena-
tor Jones. of Washington. the con-
ferees on the water power bill
failed to meet yesterday for final
action on the bill. They will meet
today and submit their report to
the Senate.
1t is expected that the section
providing an appropriation of $25.-
900, 900 for the construction of an
electric power plant at Great Falls.
on the Potomac, will be stricken
out, and an appropriation provid-
ing for an investigation of the
scheme substituted.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
CONVENIENT!
If Constipated, Bilious or
Headachy, take
"Cascarets."

Cascarets ever CRIME sfoLar
Inconvenience one like Salts. oil
Calomel or harsh Pills. Feel buIIvi
Be efficient! Don't stay sick hi.
ious. headachy, constfpated' Re
move the nver and bowel poison
Whlch Is keeping your head div
your tongue coated, your breath haj
and stomach sour. Why not spend
a few cents for a box Of Cascarat.
4 ana enjoy the incest. gentlest. laxaS
you ever experienced7 ,
Insy WORK while you sleep.-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
Special Contest announcement

The Washington Herald conjunction ith the Gark Players
hereh offers prizes of tickets the Gak Players
Production of Tuesday cnin9 Moy for the best letters
of than 1oods c best Lovc You experience
knoV off, Tell Of the proposal
heard PERHAPS perhaps frnds At
send IN letter before midnight Friday Mdy IL u
be necessary toSgn letter. but be Il is
your for Identification Read beI1v for further pdrtnars
The Washington herald., 1920-04-27
viii Hold Mock Convention.

Protesting against the non-repre-
sentation of women, to whom suf-
frage has not yet been granted, at
the National Republican convention,
forty-seven women met at the Com
munity Service theater last night
to arrange for a Republican mock
convention to be held April 30.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-02
Governors Conference Votes
TO Make an Investigation Of
Situation Faced by Farmers

formal action was necessary, and, at
the call OF. Governor ~Bamberger of
Utah, who presided, a vote was taken
on the suggestion to appoint the COM
mittee Informally. Appreciation OF
the governors was overwhelming.
One voice, that Of Governor Ed
wards of New Jersey, was raised in
objection. The eastern. executive, who
Is a banker, said he thought federal
legislation such as is Contemplated by
his colleagues would be Economically
wrong" Conditions should be left to
adjust themselves, he declared. r
Speeches Voiced Sentiments. II
Apprehension regarding agricultur-
al and industrial conditions through
out the country characterized most of
the expressions by speakers address
ing the governors today.
Several states, represented by their
chief executive or governors-elect,
were reported in a condition verging
on the extremely critical. while
spokesman for most Of the others as
scented to the general proposition that
there is genuine cause for alarm in
that outlook. 49,,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-12-02
RUSSIAN OFFICER
HAS MANY THRILLS
DURING HIS RETREAT

Sebastopol, Oct. 24.-(Mail. 1.-THE
honors Of val share places with the
casualty lists and military move
ments in the news.
When General Bogaevsky was exc
cutting the retreat Of Wrangel's troops
in the Taknak region he found his
train surrounded by the rapidly ad-
vancing Bolsheviki. AS in motion
pictures, he jumped from his car
window into an automobile and there
followed a fight toward the river with
the reds in pursuit.
The bridge collapsed as the gen
erals car rolled onto it and the auto
mobile tumbled into the river. Cen
eral. Bogaevsky leaped fromlthe ma
chine as it fell and landed in a swamp
where he hid in the rank weeds until
morning. Meantime the reds in their
turn had retreated.
Northeast of A1exandrovsk where
there had been fighting, two news
| paper men. Charles Rivet of the Paris
Temps and Guy Beringer of Reuters
Limited. the British press association
captured 600 reds. They saw a broker
regiment Of tired, hungry men near a
village; they walked up to the Boil
sheviki, proposed they surrender SO as
to get food Is Wrangel's prisoners
and marched back into the South Rus
sian lines at the head of the bread
line. %