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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-07
To Rebuild Thou,pson's Bridge

The Icvy Court has awarded 70 +. y
HoIlirrsvoIth contract for rebuilding
Thcrrpsor.s bridge over the Rrsrdywlnc
Mr.. Hollingsworth will do the work III 20
dayS and receive S4u3 O4
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-07
Reagan Joins Overland Force.

George Reagan, formerly of the Morn
ing News advertising force has taken q
position with the Overland Wilmington
sales force, starting on active duties next
Monday
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19
L0NGLEY SELECTED

III. w. Longley was elected to head
the program committee of the Chatta-
nooga Manufacturers association at
the weekly meeting of the board OF
governors held Friday afternoon in the
association rooms.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19
Million Dollar High School.

Hear Supt. Jones explain at cham
Der of commerce forum tonight. All
kwelcome.-(Adv.)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19
WOMAN SIXTY-TWO GAINS
FIVE POUNDS ON MENDOL
law It Recommended in the
Newspapers-Health Bet
ter Now Than for Years.
Had Asthma.
MENDoL Does Her More Good
Than Any Other Prep
aration.

I'VE win always recommend MEN
DOL as being the very best medicine
ID the world" This most gratifying
4tatement is made In a letter from
n r. Taylor, Of SO2 North Dodds ave-
Asie. Chatts nooFa. Tenn.
'My wife was sick two years. She
inferred from stomach troubles and
1sthrna. She used many preparations
4Ior asthma. but they only gave her
temporary relief. She was battered
WITH Indigestion and inability 10 d.
nest food, Had TO be very particular
About what she ate. We saw MEN
DOL recommended very highly In
The newspapers. So we decided to
tive II a trial. Now, she has taken
four bottles Of IL. Since abe has
kaken AfENDOL she has been in bet
Ter health than she has been In many
bears. Just think. she is 81 years
BID. and even at that age she has
fained i've pounds on four bottles.
j think that is miraculous.
We will always recommend MEN
Dol, as being the best medicine In
fhe world. Yes, sir. MENDOJ has
done her more good than anything
ehe has ever taken and has cured
her OF her asthma when all other
Preparations have failed
This il only one Of the many me
Testimonials we are receiving daily
from sufferers who are being bene-
hted ard cured by using MENDOL.
Ample evidence OF the exceptional
merit OF this preparation.
MENDOL is a master medicine. com
pounded BY an Oriental physician
after a good many years OF scientific
atudys
Just one bottle viii convincs the
most skenticsl OF its merits.
MENDOL Is sold BY all leadinG
druggists.
NrENDoL is manufactured ~
Mendoi Laboratory. Rossviiie. CO.
-fAdvl
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19

or a HowIIna Wilderness.
III "Now that you have heard my
laughter, where would you advise her
II 20 to take singing lessons?"
# ITO any thinly populated district.
London Opinion.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19
JUDGE COOKE CONFERS
ON BRISTOL EXCURSION

Judge r. B. Cooke, formre we'll
known Chattanooga citizen ana al
present governor of the National Sol.
diers' home at johnson City, conferred
here Friday with the local Billy Sunday
excursion committee regarding ar
ranGements for the entertainment OF
the excursion party when it reaches
johnson City, Saturday week.
AS has been previously announce,
the special train will leave here al
midnight. Friday, March rs. and after
stopping at various other stations en-
route will reach Jonesboro about Q p. m.
II - the present plan OF the Johnson
City Kiwanis club to meet the Chat
tanooga special at Jonesboro, and take
them from that place to Johnson City.
distance of eight miles. by automo-
bile. The trip will be through the SOLE
dierS' home and the East Tennessee
Normal school grounds.
The success of the automobile trip
from .Jonesboro to johnson City will
depend good deal on the weather con-
ditions that day and the day previous"
said Judge Cooke this morning. 1.-THE
people OF Johnson City are eager to
go through with this part of the pro-
gram, and we can easily secure rs or
100 automobiles. At the present time
this road is being worked, and II the
weather is reasonably dry, we can cas-
lily make the trip.
However, In the event that the
weather COuQlIlOuS EhOthO make Lldt
part of the program improbable. we
will meet the special train at Johnson
City and take everybody out on an auto
trip around johnson City and vicinity.
This trip will include the soldiers
home. the East Tennessee Normsi and
many other interesting places. We viii
have our band out at the station ana
will give you a fine concert, as well
as listen to the band which win ac-
company your party.
THE people OF johnson City are en-
thusiastic over the prospects OF meet
ing the Chatanoogans and can assure
ali of my friends here that they VIM
receive most cordial ana warm well
come when they visit the metropolis OF
upper east Tennessee"
The excursionists VIII get consider
able auto riding in the various towns.
Greneville is planning program along
the same lines and II is probable that
Morristown will also show their city
in the same way.
Plans . for the trip are shaping up
nicely in every respect, and the sue
cess Of the undertaking is already as
Sured,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19
ANOTHER CHAPTER
IN SPIKER ROMANCE
Principals Leave Spotlight for
Monotony Of Residential
Eaction Of Baltimore.

Baltimore. March 1.-THE windows
OF the apartment Of Emily Knowles
Spiksr overlook the home OF Cora
Spiker. wife OF the father OF Nmily@s
child. and here in a quiet residential
section Of Baltimore the principals OF
the most unique international romance
on record have entered the second
stage Of their experiment in modern
sociology.
They have moved out Of the spot
light OF publicity into the arab mo-
notony Of life in the little community
In East Baltimore. The glamour has
gone, the excitement ana unexpected
happenings OF the days when their
names were displayed in every news
paper In ths country have ceased. ana
the spikers are cheerfuiiy abiding by
their strans solution OF the triangu-
lar love problem.
Baby Albert spiker. son Of tne Eng
lish Girl and her American soldier
sweetheart. Is with his mother ana
her husband at their apartment
Both women are reluctant to dis
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19
WAS BARNUM RIGHT?

al Do the American people love to be
humbugged? Barnum said they did
We are advertising some regular
Atock articles at cost; will the public
Rrasp this saving opportunity or
would they rather pay double the
price for them? We will soon find
but IL they recognize and appreciate
zeal values.
RHODES MAHONEY FURN CO.
t-(Adv.) BY F. Il. Mahoney.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19
Frontier Spirit Lost, Eastern Boy
Can't Shoot and Rifle Has No Lure

during the meal. but for all that he
had his moment OF glory. AS hts SER
want stepped back after settling him
IN his cushions. he raised his dullod
Oh eyes 70 madame the duchess, young
ana beautiful at the distant end OF the
table. and Kissed:
''Vache."
That ended the conversation for the
Que. His head sagged down again and
the days work was over. But madame
the duchess got tired OF It. People be-.
ban TO talk So that she had a superb
silver COW made by an artist silver
smith TO occupy the center Of the table.
She had planned to explain that while
the old due was physically weak. no
stun adored art. and his solitary eve-
ming word was forced from his suffer-
Ing breast by this passion for the beau-
thu. But the due fooled her. The day
the cow was put In place he was settled
In his chair; and propped in his oush-
ions; and he lifted his sagging old lids
and beheld the marvel. Whereupon he
spat out:
'Chameau,"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19

of herself and child.
''As matter OF fact" she added. Il
have heard recently from relatives
never knew had"
AFFINITY Nurses Wife.
The new Mrs. spiker has met few
people except the intimate friends Of
her husbands family. the attitude 81
the neighborhood. It II minated, has
not been marked by any great degree
OF cordially. The baby and the four
adults frequently 80 out together, ana
on these occasions the little chap is
with one couple a. often as the other. .
In sharp contrast TO the appearance
Of the English woman Ia that OF Mrs
Cora Spiker. she has been III. suffer-
ing from a severe attack OF influenza.
Emily nursed her during her illness.
and delayed moving into her apart
mont until Perley's wife recovered.
Both brothers are employed at q
tin mill in SparrowH Point. They
work IN the same gang.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19

cuss plans for the baby's future. The
mother wants 20 keep the child. but
there are indications that the baby
win be given to his father. This Is
in accord with the wishes OF Mrs.
perley Spiker. who has repeatedly as
serted her desire to have the care OF
the baby.
Baby Least Concerned.
A chubby. healthy little chap, with
large, attractive eyes and a nose
tilted upwards, this young Anglo
American is by far the least con-
cerned OF any OF the persons interested
in his future. He clings TO his mother
but plays no favorites among the
Spikers. His afniable disposition ana
affable bearing have not been rultled
by the vicissltudes of mis- brief but
eventful career in America. what Is
to happen to Baby Spiker will come at
the end OF the ninety-day period in
which Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Spiker are
bonded TO care for the interests or
Emily. The Spikers. In family coun-
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19

cornmuted his sentence 70 ,''present
service" which gave Barber" Smith
his freedom, but did not restore his
to live with relatives. but after a few
weeks came TO Atlanta, where ne was
take NIL and sent to Grady hospital
by the Howard association, an organ
ization devoted TO the rehabilitation OF
returned to the state penitentiary. de-
claring that he had no place to 20 and
that he felt more at home in prison
than anywhere else.
Barber" Smith IL about 70 years
old. He has spent a score OF years in
q penal institution and Is too old to
begin life over again and 30 the prison
commission is confronted with the
problem OF mis- disposition. for he cam
not legally be kept At the penitentiary.
now that bis sentence has been COM
pleted and he cannot make his own
way in the world.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19

Gil, then win decide with whom the
baby Is to live.
Emily Spiker. visiting Cora, opened
the door OF the latter's home to re-
porter. She was attired simply In q
black house dress, but her appearance
was improved much since establishing
her home in Baltimore. Her face is a
picture OF perfect health. and smiling
eyes and lips vouch for the truth OF
her assertion: II am very happy"
Emily Hears From Mother.
Emily spiker told the reporter that
she received regularly letters from
her mother in England. that gradually
her mother was becoming reconciled
to the developments that followed her
decision to come 10 America, and that
she believed In time the mothers
view would coincide with those OF her
self and the spikers. She said that
abe had heard from other relatives
overseas, all OF whom commended the
steps she took to protect the happiness
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19
NOWHERE ELSE TO GO,
RETURNS TO PRISON CELL

NAuanta Journal.)
Here's man who refuses 70 leave
the state penitentiary He has served
twenty. years, has been liberated BY
the chief executive OF the state and
has returned to the institution, deciar.
ing he was back home to stay
On February 8. 1900. the sentences OF
IRE imprisonment was passed upon
w. d. Smith, otherwise known al
Barber Smith, after his conviction
on q charge Of mayhem He threw
vitriol in the face OF his Iandlady in
Macon and after a sensational trial
was condemned to spend the balance
OF his days in the state penitentlary,
His record in prison was exemplary.
For q time he was stationed al the
convict camp In DeKalb county and
was thereafter transferred to other
camps In various sections or the state,
II Is said that he never received a
whipping nor even "call down while
In convict garb.
Last December several prominent
Georgians interested themselves in his
behalf and Gov. Dorsey finally
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19
Safety First.
frSs-aiuoafg Tod.,irar

tClnc1nnati EnqulreIJ
'I had an awful scare this morning
about Q o'clock" said Mrs. Rapp. II
beard a noise downstairs and got
DO and turned on the electric light in
fhe bedroom and I saw mans legs
Sticking out under the bed"
THE burglars's legs?" asked Mrs.
Tapp.
u mo, my huband's legs" replied Mrs.
Rspp 'he had heard the noise be-
fore IL woke me-
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-03-19
NO ADDITION TO
LOOKOUT SQUAD
NickIin'S Athletes Preparing
for Game With PhiIIies
Here Sunday.

No new arrivals for the Lookout
SQUAD in the city were reported Fri
day morning. The last regular to
blow IN was Speed" Daniels. who
reported Wednesday afternoon.
The Lookouts planned to take a
workout this afternoon despite the
soggy condition Of Andrews field SO
as TO put them In as good shape as
possible for the battle with the Phil
les at Andrews field Sunday after
noon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22

mes n% nn M mmg%n SHOW few Of the new representatives making arrangements for residing in
A. cmndsE first dhha, Oklahoma: G. X Fo. sixth district Louisiana Walter M GmdGT nnEmh
EH TMMn mm a. mngmmm urHnhd district Mass; r. o Woodruff, tenth district, Mich.
E. jarrett eighth dEmn "TN s w"h dhHHt Ohio; = Ten Eyk' "cnncshh district, New York;
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22
MINNESOTA HAS
BIG. GENEOLOGY
COLLECTION

s6 st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 22.-Minne-
sofa has one Of the largest gcneology
and local history collections in the
United States, according to f. W. G.
Vail. librarian of the Minnesota His
forical society, st. Paul. The collection
il made up of approximately $4,000
volumes and is catalogued in such
manner, Mr.. Vail said. that it is easily
accessible to any laymen desiring in
formation relative to Minnesota on it's
~gcneology.
Approximately 5000 volumes deal
ing with titles of %geneology are listed
in this collection. this number being
nearly 1000 greater than that listed
with4the congressional library, Wash
ilgton, D.. c., according to Mr.. Vail.
This collection, Mr.. Vail said, is in
great demand by former service meh,
who served I'M the world war, in trac-
Ing their ancestors activities in past
vars of the United States.
Officials Of the various patriotic or
CARNATIONS Of the state also resort to
these volumes for reference in deter
ii:i,,!rE' the membership of their re-
spective organizations, Mr.. Vail said.
The collection is a. whole, including
tf1e %geneology titles and the enormous
number of volumes on local history.
is POSSIBLY the largest west of Chicago.
Mir. Vail declared. and is among the
six leading collections in the United
States.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22

Reinstatement Of Many Off
Gals Recently Removed,
4 Is Tried.

Athens. Nov. 21.-(By the Associ-
ated Press.)-Men,bers of the new
Greek cabinet are working overtime to
Gsta bl;sh the new regime and to re-
iGstate thousands of functionaries and
fnilitatyaFsoficers removed by former
PrernisrlNenixelos.
b .Apparently the new ministry is at
tempting, to pursue a policy of mod
grafton toward followers Of the for
Haer premier. An indication of this
sentiment may be found in the reten-
ton of Sterialias. as governor Of
Gmyrna, while NJ. Politis, has been
aslQd to continue his work as foreign
m;tister.
y Please call the attention of Amer
leans to the fact that the nation 10
now united,' said Demetrius Goun-
arts to the Associated Press today.
" This is shown by the joy over the
nations deliverance during. the past
few days. We no longer trying to
assassinate others. as M. Venizelos
predicted, because Of his non-elec-
ton"
Greece will continue her role of
civilization in the orient" he con-
tinued. Wherever you go in the
orient you will find US playing this
role. I,do not believe the allies will
REVISE lHe AuFhlsn treaty. % 1dI dS
we are concerned we were given
Thrace and Smyrna not because Of
Nenizelos. l do not believe the allies
will oppose the return of Constantine
or details of our work toward prog
rcss. If necessary. Constantine would
Teunitc our armies, with which he is
popular. This is a matter OF consid-
Grafton if we should be obliged to
fight h Turks
e cit is time nations quit wars and
return to work again. We wish to
live at peace with all nations, and we
trust Turkish relations will not
throw lis in contact with the Russian
E~olsheviki."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22
BAD BUSINESS
BLAMED FOR THE
JAP CONDITIONS

Toki6.soct; 24ss--That the present
financial deadlock in Japan must be
ATTRIBUTED largely to the defective
busfqess policy pursued by the bank
ers in general was the opinion voiced
by Fiscount Takahashi, minister of
finance, in the cours Of a speech de-
livered at a gathering of leading bank
ers. according to the Toxic Asahi.
After declaring that there is much
to be deplored in the business policy
pursued by the bankers at large, the
finance minister said: 'One defect is
the neglect of Investigations concern
ing THE use to be made Of advances
FROM banks. II the security offered is
Ireliable and satisfactory, the bankers
apparently care nothing about the
purpose for which the advances r
used. One consequence has been the,
unrestricted investment Of capital in
speculation. Such a policy
tA
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22

Not all of the new faces are new.
corners at the capital by any means
Rep. Theo. Burton is returning as a
face" following an absence OF
several years after serving as U. S
senator.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22

When Mr.. Woif heard that he had
talked to the King OF the Forest and
never know. it. he WAS so frightened
p he could hardly move. But
when he n to himself he decided,
once for all, that be would never
again plan to do anything to the
was much wiser than he! All, OF ths
creatures, Of the. Forest decide the
same as Mr.. Wolf wnen they have
anything to do with the King.
Tinker Bob walked to his Palace
from the midst of the Great Forest,
thinking all the while of the wonder
full time he would have when he would
go to the Land of the South, with
Lady Duck. and the Creature of His,
Desire. Suddenly there came to his.
eye q sight he had never G before
IN all the Forest. OF course you
know that the King OF the Forest
is a wise fel.oW and knows most
everything. but this. was one thing
life.
Not far in front Of him on a log
he saw two creatures Of the Forest
facing each other. What does all
this mean?" he asked himself. It was
MIR. Black Snake and Sammy SPUR
rel. Surely these Forest Dwellers
are not going to have a fight. for
Null 10 tJlOLE LUdL KIND Oh
q fellow Tinker Bob was surprised
indeed, to see this sight be.ore him,
for he felt that he had known both
OF these creatures we'll. He stood
very still to see what was going to
happen.
Mr.. Back Snake was as stir ar
the log itself. His head was, raised
3 little, his eyes were set upon Mr.
Sammy, and he didn't even wink
Sunny was as motionless as q noun
tain stone and his eyes were set upon
Nj, Black Snake. After a moment
OF silent watching. Tinker Bob
thought that both Of these creatures
were dead becanEe they were so still.
But thts4 could lot be. for sSammy.a
tail was standing straight up and ~
would never be SO II he was dead:
Also Ar.sBIack Snakes head was not
sc on the log and he could not be
lead with his head In the air! %It
= Indeed Duzxling 10 tie King.
Then Just as, suddenly as anythine
could a4lappeD. Tinker Bob noticed:
EMr Black 5Enaksss body move. but
~ head was as satf w tbs lOG
ss sid Tinker Bob 'to HIM
Keelf. see it5saJ1 Tow. Mr.S Bt,Hoki
b6nake y cast speilA over D
tSaFngpx.And IN Az Instant nor NJ
viii Ro0ncesSupOt1 1iiugts
I3nkerr MAI IishJ although icshads
never sesa ~ thtng sbsfprs I'M
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22
AlE' Tinker b
d M r-8Storiesl nA9gsa9laA H Y1
kzSe4ggA byCarlysle H. Holcornb 6YGzBSAG
bye arlysle H. nolconb
SAMMY UNDER A SPELL.

as Mr.. Black Snake was about to
make his strike. Tinker Bob cried
out with a loud voice and the spell!
was broken. Little Sammy, seeing
the King of the Forest, came trem-
bling to him to tell the story of it all.
We will hear his story tomorrow.
Ton,orrow-Littlc sammy's Own
Story. rs
Head line in Fargo Forum: Would
Use Arms as Last Resort. AS we
remember our college days we used
them on the campus. especially in the
evening, as the first resort!
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22
BOW1.ERS SHOOTING
FOR SCORES MADE
By CHICAGO CREWS.

ST. Louis, NO. Nov. 32.--Aspirants.
for honors in the thirteenth annual
tournament OF the Middle West Bowl
ing association today were shooting
for leads held by Chicago crews. In the
doubles and five men events, and q st.
Paul. contestant In the singles.
The card OF 2.795, turned In BY n
Champion Brucks Of Chicago. Satur-
day night stood up through yesterday
in the face OF assaults by six fve-men
clubs. II sS 38ssG
Match play in the singles and dou.
bles did. not start until yesterday n
=. Mateko Of st. Paul went gu IN
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22

the banking business into something
little short OF pawn-brokering. B
Another defect Is the unrestricted
issus OF letters OF credit. This indie
e system mus be held largely re-
sponsible for the present enormous
congestion of goods imported.
What 10 essential Ii the introduce
ttonsSof g more public>spirited policy.
There are numerous Japanese bank
serasAnd business men who are respect
and respected as veterans IN their
own line of business. but there are
practically none yet who command
the ann popularity as Gb~enefactors in
general business circles"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22
Social Workers And
Health Official! I. !,
Meet III Washington

washington, Nov. 22.-Nearly 500
social workers and public
health officials enrolts d9liese today for
a special two weeks, trafhinE sscoGrse
in venereaf disease control and social
hygiene conducted BY the United
The training course is conducted as
q preliminary to the all. American con-
ference on %venereal diseases to be
held here December s to II. S.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22

A woman at Chippewa Fails. wis
sconsfn, committed suicide because her
daughter married a man against her
Will. II h old lady a sure Of her
case, the wrong party su.cided.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22

1unkies. The vanguard Of the new
members of the house and senate is
beginning to arrive, principally to
spend a few weeks getting acclimated
and arrange living quarters. The
photos above introduce a few of the
men who will compose the new house.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-22

1t is estimated that the change in
the administration at the national cap
1tal will bring approximately 5000
new faces to Washington in the next
lew months. These newcomers will
include newly elected officials and APP
pointees from arnba ssadors down to
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1920-01-20

Komfsarz Robot Publicznych -
William Burkhardt. potrzebuje 800
~ohOtnfk6w do usuwania z ulic Snie-
~. zg'o% sic MONA W kt6rc jko,-
r.faE 2 kwater wardOwych: plaza:
$3.50 dzienuie.
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