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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
ALL WRONG
WAS HER LIVER
Before Taking BIaCk-Draught.
Missouri Lady Was Trou-
bIed With Constipation,
Headaches and Bad
Taste in Mouth.

Grandin, Mo,-Mrs Susa Brooks. of
this place, writes: Some time ago ,
was in a bad fix, with stomach and
liver trouble. did not feel good at
any time. was very constipated, and
had headaches from this condition, and
had . continual hurting ia WY stomach.
and bad taste in tn" mouth Could tell
my liver Nas all wrong
- had knoNn of SLACK 0rausht so
decided 20 tSy it myself, | began with
a large dose or doses gradually act
ting 90 smaller doses. u regulated my
bowels. believed me OF the hurting ~
ns stomach, cleaned off my liver and
made one feel like a new person"
If yOV get ~ in the mOrnlng feeliNa
as tree rs Sou did when you we've tc
bed achy, coated toegVe. bad taste IL
mouth. sallow coGplexion-ehen sUu
liver has noe done it's faR CUTS, ant
sous system hes absorbed enc soison:
which soUs livsa sAousa haze takpr
aWay
An OGcasioHGa dee o. Thedeora
Black -praucht @ill help EMS imp0rtae
organ 70 FUNSTON eropeVly.
set . package Of ThedfoRd's Back,
Draught liver m slscine todab.
Druggists sch u, or can gek 1t aor you
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
SHARING
INTRODUCED IN
BIG LONDON STORE
Former ChiCagOan Setting
Pace for British Merchants
in Three Separate Activities
Housing Problem Also.

LONDON, March Hilary Gordon
Selfridge, thefChicago man who found
ed and runs the most successful de-
partment store In the English mctropo-
lis, Is Just now engaged In setting the
pace for British business men in three
separate activities, He has introduced
In connection with his business the
first profit sharing scheme ever in
augurated In the British dry goods
trade and the most generous on record
anywhere. he Is showing Engllshmen
how to solve their housing problem,
and he is accomplishing what was de-
clared TO be the impossible in big store
building.
His profit sharing scheme, which has
just been introduced, Is frankly modelled
on that In practice In the Marshall
Field store IN Chicago, from which
Selfridge came to set the Thames on
fire He has notified all his employees
that they can buy at par the ordinary
shares, or common stock, Of the COM
pany. Selfridge owns all the common
stock himself. and thus Is able to offer
II at par, although its price In the
open market would be much above par.
Furthermore he guarantees n diN-
dend on these shares OF per cent
higher than that which he receives him
self. and he guarantees that the divi-
dend shah never fall below 6 per cent,
The maximum is II per cent, and that
win be received by the new sharehold-
ers this year as the dividend which
Selfriege viii receive Is 10 per cent
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
BRINGS NEW CHEER
ON De SOTO AVENUE
Mrs. Roy Ballard Says the
Change Made by Pepgen
Is Wonderful.

MY homework is a pleasure to me
now instead Of hard task as 1t used
TO be" says Mrs. Roy Ballard, OF Mem
phis. She attributes this highly de-
sirable change to Repgen.
Mrs. Ballard lives at 1872 West De-
Soto avenue and her husband is a
locomotive, engineer on the Frisco line
Mrs. Ballard says: ~ had kidney
trouble and was in a run down condi-
ton generally. l had sharp pains
through the small of my back. i had
practically no appetite. l Just had tC
force myself to do my homework. as
| felt tired and draggy all the time.
"Pepgen relieved my kidney trouble
| do not have pains in my back any
more. And Pepgen certainly increased
my appetite. | remarked to my nus
band today that 1t seems like / just
can't get enough to eat any more.
THAT tired draggy feeling that
used to have has disappeared / fee
better, immensely better, in every way
Pepgen has deserved my earnest recon-
mendation and l am glad to give it,"
Pepgen is of that singular purity and
efficiency that immediately stamps Its
value in instances Nof stomach, kidney
and catarrhal ills.
1t is like combined health and life
insurance because it not. only shields
you from the inroads of failing health
but prepares you to withstand the trials
of the future.
Pepgen may be obtained at Weiss
Pharmacy, Union and Main; The Wash.
burn Lyle Drug Co.. 1870 S. Main, o.
from any other leading drug store ii
Memphis and surrounding territory
Retail druggists can secure Pepper
from any of the Memphis jobbers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
Little Being Done.

The second activity in which Sell
fridge In setting the pace is house
building for Englshmen to live in.
Tho housing situation in England Is
acute, and in spite of all the efforts OF
the government to stimulate building
little Is being done to supply the short
age Of houses. Sefridge at his own
expense has acquired sites for 100
houses at Acton. a London suburb, and
Is erecting on them 100 concrete bunga-
lows, each containing a kitchen, living
room, three bedrooms. scullery, bath,
hall, etc. at a cost OF 81 500 of which
$3.50 win be refunded by the govern
ment under It's scheme for stimulating
building
All the houses were sold at cost price
| the day that the scheme was an
| nounced, and since then Selfridge has
| had requests for 10000 houses from
various British municipalities. Cement
| pouring began at 4;3O pm, on Jan. /
! and tie houses are to he ready for
| occupancy In six weeks People say
| 1t can't be done. hut Selfridge says
he Is going to do 1t.
The third record Is being achieved
in the extension of his store in oxford
street, the size of which is doubling.
Work began on the new building about
three months ago, and so far has prog
rcSsed no farther than a huge hole in
the ground. Such a store usually takes
at least two years to build in England
but Selfridge says he will be selling
goods in the lower stories. next April
His competitors say he Is crazy, but
| am backing Chicago brains and
hustle TO make good
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
URGE SEPARATE
NEGRO STATE ON
THE RIO GRANDE

WASHINGTON. March l7.-Estab-
lishment % a separate state under the
protection Of the United States for seq
rcgation OF the nations negro popula-
tion Was advocated before the house
judiciary committee by representatives
Of the negro race. The committee Is
considering a resolution by Represen-
tative Mason. Republican, OF Illinois,
providing for the appointment OF a
commission Of nine persons 10 outline
plan to promote harmonious relations
between races dwelling in the United
States
Dr. Moses Madden. Of 81, Louis. told
the committee state should be estRb-
lished along the Rio Grande river on
territory coded by Mexico and the state
Of Texas and that II should be inhah-
tied and administered entirely by ne
gToey. .under the general protection OF
the United States. Dr. W, II. Wilson
and Or. Nevil Thomas. OF this city. OPP
posed the plan as tending too much to-
ward race discrimination.
The Rev. r. ID. Jones. OF Philadelphia.
advanced a nlan for concentration Of
negroes in Liberia.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
Intestinal Indigestion!
A Form of Dyspepsia Usually Resulting From the
Inability to Digest Starchy Food

In complaint of this character many
persons use paregoric. bismuth and
tannin to relieve the diarrhoea, all pow
erful astringents and they stop the
trouble suddenly, locking up" the NOR
bid secretions, throwing the toxic in
testinal poison back on the system,
and often causing auto-intoxication
| STUART'S DYSPEPSIA TABLETS
contain among other powerful dges-
tives, substance called pancreatin,
which thoroughly digests starchy foods
| In the small ictestine, thus preventing
intestinal indigestion.
These tablets also contain calcium
! carbonate, which is a mild though eff
fective -astringent, and which by it's
antisepic properties removes the in
testinal polsons that are always pres
ent in intestinal Indigestion and diar-
rhoea.
Not only are the starches dgested by
the use of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets,
| hut through the action of other in
gradients they relieve stomach indi-
eestion and dyspepsia. Buy pack
/ age from your druggist today for 50
cents and note the sense Of relief that
] follows In short order 5dr.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17

Pleasant Pellets. To build 10 after
the grip-to make red blood and
fill the body with vim, VICES and
vitality, take an iron tonic, known
as "lrontic, and sold at most drug
stores, or that we'll known herbal
tonic which has been so favorably
known for the past fifty years,
Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. This is made from
roots and barks of forest trees and
brings the freshness % she woods
right to you'll
Fever is diminished BY che use Of
Anuric Tablets, but in addition che
arms and hands may be- bathed
with water (tepid) in which n
tablespoonful of saleratus to a
quart of water has been dis.
solved, This may be kept up
continuously.
HEADACHE: For thu headache, q
cool pack Of saleratus water applied
to the forehead Is o. "-ae~t hslA>
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
YOUR HAIR
IS FALLING OUT
90 Ban" Hair Tonic Stops Dandruff,
Falling Hair, Grows Lots Of
New Hair. New Discovery,

You may have dandruff so badly that
it drops white flakes ali over your
clothes and your hair may be falling
out by handfuls, yet % Ban" (pro-
nounced KuBan) Hair Tonic quickly
rids the scalp OF every particle OF dan
druff and at once checks your falling
hair. Then every hair on your scalp
shows new life, vigor brightness, thick
rapidly absorb % Ban" Hair Tonic,
Rald spots will ill in with new hair.
Your hair and scalp nc ed this stimu-
lating % Bar Hair Tonic, So hasten
to your nearest drug store or toilet
counter and get hottie. 1t don't cost
much, SO a trial any way is worth
While. BY mall, so cents. Address O.
bah' memphis, Tenn. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
WOMAN GIVES
GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION
OF INTENSE STRUGGLE
Mrs. Jennie Golden, of Penn
sylvania Street, Tells About
Complications That Fol-
lowed Her Attack Of Flu"
and Efforts to Over.
come Them-says Pepgen
Brought Triumph.

Mrs Jennie Golden, who lives at $50
Pennsylvania street. Memphis, is one
Of the many thousands who came to
realize that their troubles did not end
with the passing Of the flu, but that
evil consequences fingered. In other
words, having gone through a sharp
dangerous battle Of short duration in
which their lives were at stake, they
had then to face a long struggle, with
complications. 1t is a situation COM
parable to that OF soldiers who have
engaged in furious battle and who,
weakened by the tremendous effort and
strain, have to undergo the hardships
of along siege by an enemy who keeps
on pounding away at them.
To people who are in poor state OF
health as result OF former flu attacks
and to people who are in poor health,
indeed, for any reason, Mrs. Golden's
statement of her experience will be OF
interest and also of value, provided they
act to take advantage of her experience,
She says:
II had the flu. Then lumbago SET
in. l had rheumatism and neuralgia.
II kept on getting worse instead OF
better. My back and shoulders gave
me misery. The pains in them would
be as agonizing as toothache.
Il became so weak wasn't able to
get around. l couldn't think of doing
my homework. In fact l got so !
couldn't even walk.
81 tried in every way to get relief
but nothing seemed to help me,
"Then l got Pepgen. 1t relieved me
of the rheumatism and neuralgia and
put me on my feet again. All those
terrible pains have left my back and
shoulders.
81 am now able to be up and around
and to do all my housework again and
I am proud to be able to say it.
Il think Pepgen is the most wonder
full medicine in the world and l can't
express how much l appreciate what
it has done for me- ~.
Pepgen may be obtained at Weiss
Pharmacy, Union and Main; The Wash.
burn Lyle Drug Co., 1870 S. Main, oil
from any other leading drug store ii
Memphis and -, surrounding territory
Retail druggists can secure Pepper
from any of the Memphis jobbers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17

A great many people are severely
bothered with intestinal indigestion due
to the fact that the starchy foods, such
as potatoes, rice, white bread. etc, are
digested in the small intestine and not
in the stomach as is generally sup
posed,
To relieve this condition Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets are well supplied with
an intestinal digestant so that instead
of practicing severe diet you may eat
these essential, nourishng foods with
out distress
In the small intestine the pancreatie
juice acts upon the starches and ordi-
narilN In state OF health, possesses
the power of converting them into crane
sugar aud deXtrine. Starch must be
SO transformed before 1t can be of use
to the bodily economy. Remaining as
unchanged starch, 1t either passes
through the alimentary canal, and
proves useless burden to the system,
because it resists absorption, or IL
causes intestinal indigestion the food
products becoming aCrid through pUtre-
faction which often sets up a ca
tarrhal Inflammation of the intestine.
resulting in diarrhoea
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
Sma Investment Brings
Police Officer Large Returns

We usually measure returns from in
vestments in dollars and cents, but Ed
ward f. Metcalf, Louisville police Of
ficer, who lives at 1882 Garland avenue,
testified that investments sometimes
yield greater profits than monetary
values.
After several months of almost con-
slant misery, suffering with stomach
and bowel complaint Officer Metcalf
suddenly finds himself comparatively
well man, able to eat whatever he
wishes without a sign of indigestion.
gas. bloating or fermentation OF food.
This great change was brought about
in his physical condition by small in
vestment in a bottle of Pepgen. which,
of course, he took according to ,direc-
tions printed on the label.
Scores of people in Louisville, as
we'll as in other cities, have had similar
experiences and it is safe to say that
not one of them would trade the health
they received for many times the cost
of the medicine. Ask anybody who has
taken Pepgen what they think of it.
Officer Metcalf tells the following
story.
u believe / will try a bottle Of Pep
gen. | said to my wife.
u" 4 don't believe it will help you, and.
hesides, haven't much faith in patent
medicines, my wife said to me,
We'll. all ! know is that hundreds
81 people recommend it, l said,
" ~ course, done sWrIWrS u WOeiid
do you any harm, and II you feel that
Il would relieve YOU. perhaps sou had
better cry IT.. she said 90 me.
More than SIX months had been
suffering with my stomach and bowels,
Aztec eating gas woulf form and cause
ar uncomfortable feeling, Certain foods
would sour on my stomach and Sivs
re heartburn.
~ lived on Q licAt diet and even chen
! wouS stop eaSing Aef0e satisfed
cry SppStiee. / Nss aesa consttpass6.
a "'rke coAVersetioN ehsa Sish My @iSs
started me ~ thinlSiAg seriously &bovt
eaki4g pspgeM knew reScsn WOVdnf
hurR Rs even II 70 dldAt do ono any
good. so ? decided o. trS 10 Enc
SsstsS in Q boe.le and mae hssN insssss
snent &gougAe me Arpe reeurns. Coz Gee
GRy Q feel britnful - enereS
"GaM noe Getting ehre@ suuMe NeAls
l every twenty-four hours and = relish
every one OF them. My food seems TO
| digest properly. have gained five
pounds In weight.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
Mrs. Pattillo of Linden Ave.
Relates Experience and
Praises Pepgen.

Mrs M. V. Pattillo, who lives at 543
Linden avenue, Memphis, is very en-
thusiastic over Pepgen on account of
the results she says she has obtained
from this remedy, and her enthusiasm
is reflected in the statement which she
has given covering her experience. She
says:
Il suffered with kidney trouble for
years. 1t was finally pronounced
Bright's disease and hope for my re-
covery was given up. Then last fall
/ sprained my left arm and rheumatism
set in. 1t got so bad that l couldn't
even lift my arm.
"Afterward the rheumatism went all
over my body. Altogether, with the
kidney trouble and the rheumatism,
was confined to bed and in terrible
shape.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
Refuses to Abandon
Hope and Wins Out

Il was so weak / couldn't get up or
down without assistance. That was my
situation When I began taking Pep.
gen.
Il want to say that Pepgen has lit
orally done wonders for me. In the
| first place it had a good effect upon
my kidneys and that helped me gen.
orally My appetite increased and I
began eating heartily My rheumatism
was relieved and can use my left arm
freely now. l gradually gained strength
and now am able to be up and about
the house all the time.
~ do not want to convey the idea
| that my kidney trouble, which was pro-
nounced Bright's disease, has been en-
tirely relieved. 1t would be unreason-
able to expect that. will say that
progress is being, made and the condi-
ton of my kidneys is much better and
that 1 am very hopeful of continued
improvement
I'm view of the way that Pepgen dis
posed of my rheumatism, have no hes
itancy whatever in decisively recon-
mending this remedy for people who
are suffering with rheumatism"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
NATURE OFFERS
OILS AND JUICES !.
Of PLANTS

Nobody has ever improved Nature
ever made brighter leaves or sweeter
flowers than grow in the wilds of the
tropics. In Pepgen Nature offers the
oils and juices Of plants unadplterated
ply preserved in rich, palatable syrup
For every i'll that is inflicted upon
mankind, Nature furnishes an anti
dote. 1t only remains for mortals to
seek and they shall find. Try Pepgen
for stomach kidney and liver Ills. 1t
has relieved others, why not you?
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17

. gets you IN the neck, head or
back -suddenly-and oh, how you
sufferl ALI on account of that little
influenza bacillus. 1t is a fact that
when nature tries to throw off the
poisons from the body the result
sometimes is inflammation of the
kidneys. Therefore, the best way
Ia to assist nature as much as you
can either before or after the
attack by throwing off the poisons
ltoxins) from the body thru the
excretory organs, such as the
bowels, skin and kidneys. Take
mustard foot-baths, drink plenty
Of hot water, hot or cold lemon
ade, and take DR.. Pierce's Anuric
Tablets for the kidneys and back
ache. Then keep liver and bowels
active. Take an occasional pur-
gative, made up of May apple,
leaves Of aloe, jalap, and made into
tiny. sugsr-coated pills--to be had
q every drug store, as DR.. Pierce's
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
HEAL SKIN DISEASES
Apply Zemo, Clean, Penetrat.
ing, Antiseptic Liquid

It is unnecessary for you to suffer
witheczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes
and similar skin troubles. Zemo,
obtained at any drug store for 35c, or
Sl,00 for extra large bottle, and prompt
ly applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. 1t cIeanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo is wonderful, penetrating,
disappearing liquid and is soothing to
the most delicate skin. 1t is not greasy,
is easily applied and costs little. Get
It today and save all further distress
Ths 6. W. Rose Co, Cleveland. O
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
FOUND THAT SHE
COULDN'T TEACH
WITH HEADACHES
Miss Ada White Who Gave Up
Post at Water Valley
Makes Statement

Miss Ada White. OF 94s Pennsylvania
street, Memphis, formerly a school
teacher at Water Valley. Mississippi,
has found relief from the headaches
that caused her to abandon the teach
ing profession, though the change Of
vocation did not, in itself, bring re-
lief, according to the statement she
makes. She says credit is due to Pep.
gen. And her statement makes 1t
clear that during the five years since
She discontinued teaching. her head
aches had kept on recurring until she
secured this remedy. Miss White says:
Il had been subject to sick headaches
for years l began having the sick
headaches when l taught school down
in Water Valley, Miss.
II wasn't really down sick, but my
whole system was weakened and run
down. My appetite was poor. / was
nervous and could not sleep restfully
at night, My blood was out Of order.
II decided that good tonic ought
to do me lot Of good generally and
selected Pepgen on account Of the
very ldNOTdDi6 T6pUTlS COHC6rHluB IT.
while anticipated benefit from this
tonic, I did not anticipate that the
benefit generally would be as fine as
it has proved to be, nor did expect
it to cure my headaches. That has
been an astonishing feature to me-
Pepgen not only increased my appetite
and enabled me to get good rest at
night, but-b of all it stopped those
terrible headaches. 1 have not had
one since I began taking Pepgen.
my whole system has been toned
up and l feel one hundred per cent
better. That is why wish to recon-
mend Pepgen for others"
Pepgen may be obtained at Weiss
Pharmacy, Union and Main: The Wash
burn Lyle Drug Co., 1870 S. Main, or
from any other leading drug store in
Memphis and surrounding territory.
Retail druggists can secure Pepgen
from any of the Memphis jobbers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
EI5|s
A MERE SKELETON
Of FORMER SELF
SHE DECLARES

Several years ago I contracted a
cough that no amount of doctoring re-
lieved My chest was sore and hurt me
all the time Sometimes the pains were
so severe that death would have been
relief" says Mrs. Lilly Forbish, 149
Overton ST., Memphis, Tenn.
MY sleep was frequently disturbed
by fits of coughing, my strength left
and lost flesh until was a mere
skeleton ofmy former self was sim
ply down and out, and the doctors
wanted to perform some kind of opera :
ton and assured me that | could not
live unless | submitted to it. When |
had about lost hope | learned Of Lung
Vita, now called L-V, and began using
II, Its effects were well-nigh mirac-
ulous, and | gained steadily, The cough
got better and in comparatively short
time Lev had made new woman of
me. 1t has been two years since took
l-N and today ! am well woman and
bear no resemblance to my former self "
L-N, or Lung Vita, Is sold by your
druggist or dealer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
MOTHERS, Do THIS
When the Children Cough,
Rub Musterole on Threats
and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms
may develop into Group, or worse. And
then's when you're glad you have a
jar of Musterole at hand to give
prompt, sure relief. It does not blister.
AS first aid and\a certain remedy,
Musterole is excellent. Thousands of
mothers know it. You should keep a
jar in the house, ready for instant use.
1t is the remedy for adults, too. Re-
lieves sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis,
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia
headache, congestion, pleurisy, rheu.
matism, lumbago, pains and aches of
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
chilblains, frosted feet and colds of the
chest lit often prevents pneumonia).
Soc and 60c jars; hospital size $3.50.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
JAPS ARREST MANY
KOREAN WOMEN PATRIOTS

HONOLULU. March 17.-Mauy Ko-
rean women, members of the Korean
Womens Patriotic society, recently
have been arrested by the Japanese
authorities in Seoul and throughout ko-
rea,, on charges of implication in an
! independence plot" Advices to this
effect have been received by Y. W
Seung. editor of the Korean National
Herald, q Korean language newspaper
published here
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-17
A GREASY, PIMPLY
SKIN
COATED TONGUE AND
FOUL BREATH

J Poisons IN the blood, accumulated
! through the winter months should
I be promptly driven out by taking
I sulphur, cream of tartar and mo-
! lasses but it is so nauseating!
I Well then, Just get tube of Sui
I pherb Tablets and they will do the
I work pleasantly. They are made of
: sulphur, cream Of tartar and herbs
7 sugar coated tablets. stomach,
! liver bowels and blood are all bene-
7 fitted by their occasional use. Greasy
=: skin, pimples, coated tongue and
foul breath tell you II your blood
Is bad. Mrs. b, Clarke, pos Main
St, Buffalo. writes: Il have been
using your Sulpherb Tablets and
&; Ike them very, very much" Sold
by all druggists. Don't accept or
! binary sulphur tablets and be
d! nauseated and disappointed.