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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
News Of Memphk
10 Years Ago.
SEPTEMBER rs, 1910.

MIR. and Mrs. ] Y. Allen returned to-
day from a pleasant visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. q T. johnson in East Tennessee.
Mrs. Arthur Flemming and children
of this city are the guests OF relatives
and friends in Franklin, Tenn, for sew
eral days.
Miss Nancy West left this morning
to the bedside of her cousin, Miss Jen-
ME Foust, who is seriously III.
Miss Elizabeth and Rebecca Young.
who have Just returned from a trip
through Europe, are the guests of
friends and relatives In Nashville for
several days, while en- route home.
Miss Dorothy Brode returned today
after visiting points OF interest in East
Tennessee
r. L. Matthews and mother, Mrs. Vir@
ginia l.. Matthews, returned TO their
home in this city today after spending
the summer in Michigan end other
Northern points.
Mechanics Il. l.. Henley, L. e. Tate
and w. Il. Ely returned to their homes
in Memphis this afternoon after at
Miss, given by Miss Alma Ellis.
Miss Lucy sigler, of Fort Worth,
Tex. is the guest Of Mrs. c. u. Ber-
ling. on Union avenue, for several days.
Miss Mary McDeFmott, OF Iowa ave-
nue. left today to attend the fair In
Knoxville and to be the guest of Mrs
Ollie Blankenship.
Mrs. Berry B. Brooks and sons, Ever
EFT Hope and Berry. Jr, OF Dundee,
Miss, are the guests Of Dr. and Mrs
e.. nj. Hammond, on Jackson avenue,
en- route home from visit of five
days with friends and relatives In Iuka,
Miss.
MIR. and Mrs A. Y. Scott returned to
their homes today after spending sew
eral weeks In the Northern states.
Mr. and Mrs Ray Dunscomb returned
today after spending the summer in
Canada
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
ks!EVNCIE NlGGITN5E 81
BEDTINE STONY


from side to side. ~ don't call water
house very stylish" said ,Tabby. =
oh IabRy you shouldn't say tha and
NOZZLE are good good friends of U mine, and and
Uncle Wiggily likes them, too. You
may hurt their feelings by saying their
water house isn't stylish"
We'll, 1t isn't, and don't like water
and l wouldn't live in water house,"
added. Let's go where we won't be
splashed all over"
1--WE, are very sorry,". spoke Toodle,
again." added Noodle.
But Tabby walked off, with her tail
in the air, and Kittie. followed
She doesn't mean all she says" Kit
boys. But when the pussy girls We're
gone Toodle and Noodle felt rather
bad that some one had spoken against
their nice water house.
Never mind" said Uncle Wiggily.
I'VE can't all live in the same kind Of
houses"
Toodle and Noodle, the nice beaver
boys. wet their tails in the water, and
Jprinkled some drops on muddy, clay
hill on shore. The water made the
clay slippery, and the beaver boys. had
fun sliding down hill. They didn't have
coasting. Uncle Wiggily had a slide,
TO-, for he didn't mind getting his fur
wet.
Noodle and Uncle wiggily, were having
lots of fun on the mud side, Kittie and
Tabby came running back.
oh. Uncle Wiggly!''' they cried.
The Skuddlemagoon is chasing US! He
yours! Oh, what shall we do?"
Dear me" said the bunny gentleman
II hardly, know. The skuddlemago9n,
Yes, and here I am cried the bad
chap, suddenly bursting through the
bushes. "SoLse l want and souse will
have! oh, gazaboo-zunk"
He rushed at Uncle Wiggily and the
pussy girls, but Toodle and Noodle
Here, friends! Get on some OF these
pieces OF bark. They are large enough
for boats. Get on and Wen push you to
our, water house II. the middle. of the
house, for the doors are under water,
but you can sit on top until the Skud-
dlemagoon goes away"
Then, before the bad chap could get
them. Uncle Wiggily, Kittie and Tabby
beaver boys swan and pushed them out
from shore.
"Ha! Fooled again! No souse this
day." howled the Skuddlemagoon, VINO
was afraid of getting his feet wet Out
pushed the pussy girls and Uncle wig
glly, and they sat on top, high and dry
until policeman dog came along on
thore AID drove the skuddlemagoon far
away. Then Toodle and Noodle pushed
the bunny and pussy girls back to
shore, and all was we'll And Tabby
was very glad there was such a thing
as beaver water house So II the egg
the peach basket to make into an apple
dumping for the strawberry long cake,
I'll tell you next about Uncle Wiggily
and the umbrella stand.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
HAS HANDED OUT MAIL
FOR THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS

HELENA, Mont. Sept. rs. (By Inter-
national News Service. billy Bishop.
aged rs years, is forced TO retire from
his SS-year-old job Of general delivery
clerk in the Helena postoffice because
OF his age. His age Is no Indication OF
his ability and energy, but he must how
t. the ironclad rules OF the nnsfoffice
department although appeals of proml-
rent Helena men and postal ourrttIs
were taken direct to Postmaster Con
eral Rurleson. Ele retired August 20,
in accordance with the final decision
OF the department. Almost since the
poStoffiCe started, before the days Iof
carrier delivery, when there were three
men In the entire shop which H. row
run by 80 men and women, Billy Bishoo,
was on the job at the general delivery
window, He never missed a day and
for nearly twenty years camouflaged his
small height. In those days the general
delivery window was fairly higf -
the floor of the lobby. Mr.. Bishop
stood on box and nanduI o.
mail with ease and for a score OF
years Helena patrons who visited him
daily never realized that he is only
five feet four instead Of five feet ten
inches tall, as was generally UNDER
stood until the new postoffice was built
with lower delivery window.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
The Fair.

There are many who appreciate the
magnitude Of the Tri-State fair, but
only q few know that its size Is limited
by Its facilities.
Three months ago practically every
available space In the Agricultural
building and stock pens was reserved
Secretary Fuller has endeayored to ac-
commodata the late corners but nat
urally some Of them, for lack OF space
had to be denied.
Tho growth OF the fair during the
past ten years has been phenomenal.
The fair demonstrates to our visitors
the wonderful versatility OF this sec
ton.
II il customary to say that each year
the fair viii be bigger and better than
ever. The statement Is literally true,
The fair has grown and expanded as
the country has developed and there
Is no indication that It is not to con-
tinue or that the growth will be
checked.
The fair association. In addition to Its
educational advantages offers wide va
riety Of wholesome amusements. 1t Is
the place that one may go. not only for
one day. but several days during the
week, and take the whole family and
enjoy every hour OF the visit.
The fair Is beneficial to the city and
community TO the extent that II Is
patronized. II IL worthy Of support. 1t 10
q great institution, There IL no reason
Why the Tri-state fair should not rival
the wonderful fairs In Columbus, Dali
las and Oklahoma City.
Every person In Memphis and sur
rounding territory should visit the fair.
II will be a wonderful object lesson.
There are 9 lot OF people who need to
learn more about the resources and
the possibilities Of this territory. The
fair will prove TO them that they are
unlimited.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
Boys Go Back
To School


tPromlnent Educator and Author Of
Books on the Training OF Boys
and Glris.)
Just now thousands Of youths are
wavering on the question OF returning
to school. Wages are high and en-
ployment is to be had everywhere for
spend, movies to attend at night and
the cheering things of life seemingly
so plentiful all around, why go back
10 the dull grind OF the schoolroom?
II have all the eduction shall ever
need" ID the common cry.
The foregoing is the typical argu-
ment which runs through the youth
full mind at this time OF year and, I'M
answered, tends to be convincing. But
my rejoinder is: Go back, my boy. and
buckle down 10 business. You are not
yet man, Your mind and purpose
understanding of the world around you.
Very soon life will seem far more
than eating, drinking. wearing good
clothes, attending the movies and go
ing out with the young crowd. Some
bright morning you will suddenly awak-
en- with a big, new idea about the
meaning of your life and the possibii-
ties OF splnedid career. You will see
your future as II II were an enticing
field which lies Just across a deep
river. lbnoThuCS Is lne NAME VI Inns
river, and education is the bridge
which will carry you over-provided you
stay in school.
For many more years than you lived,
my boy, have been watching youths
waver AT this time Of year between
doubt and decision as to the return to
the schoolroom Again and again the
doubters have testified later with bit
terness as TO their mistake. But prac-
tically never has the doer uttered a
word later OF his disappointment about
the decision
Let us be clear about this matter.
Two things are likely to cut you TO
the bone at some future time II you
quit school now for mere. wages. First,
YOU will burn with a desire to enter
some profession or business and not
have the necessary training, and you
you will likely be forced TO lapse into
a cheap, mediocre life.
Secondly, you Will see others OF your
age, who stayed in school, easily pass
ing you in the race, and taking posi-
lions OF advantage and honor This
will be a bitter dose indeed.
Now, resolve to 60 back. II the high
school does not ut you, then night
school. vocation school. business course
part time or full time There Is some
Kind Of school which will ut you and
help you to grow into man OF power,
influence and the knowledge so neces-
sary for your future happiness and
your substantial citizenship,
Skimp, save, deny yourself for the
sake OF your future education and
growth You can not fail by this
course but you can and will, some
time probably consider yourself fall
ure II you drop out Of the game now.
So pluck up your courage and go on
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
Copyright. 1920, by Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate.)
nv LnW INN u HARIR

Copyright, 1920, by Mcclure Newspaper
-. Syndicate)
BY HOWARD r. GARIS.
where are you going, Uncle Wig
gily?" asked Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy
one morning, as she saw Mr.. Longears
the bunny rabbit gentleman, skipping
gaily along on his red, white and blue
striped rheumatism crutch.
stump school, where the lady mouse
teacher hears the animal children say
their lessons" answered Uncle Wig
sil !y,;,, ,,. ~, 49,,
You're too old, Wiggy, my dear, to &c
sometimes help the animal children tc
tell how many lollypops they have left
If they start with ten and give two ice
cream, cones to, some one. But this is
Saturday and there is no school"
wegy 50 Never 'S m lErso In walk walk so a6S
anyhow, and maybe I'll meet some Of
the animal children, or have an ad-
venture"
So Uncle wiggily walked along
twinkiing his pink nose SO ne wouldn,t
near the duck pond ocean voice called
to him:
Hi, Uncle wiggilyI'
With that Toodle and Noodle Flat
Tail, the beaver boys, climbed out on
TIC DhIlh. lHey "eIS uIlppinS WCIt IOT
they had padded to shore from their
water house in the middle of the duck
pond ocean.
Toodle and Noodle lived in a water
house-that is, 1t was built in the
water. The house was made of sticks,
part that stuck up out of the water,
And to keep out the weasles and other
bad animals, the front and back doors
of the house were down underneath
To get in their front door Toodle and
you have to dive your hand under
water to pick up the soap IL 1t isn't
the floating kind.
Hello, beaver boysp cried Uncle
W Wi e.dI,, in his jolly voice. Glad to
"And we're glad to see you!" said
Toode, as he gave himself a shake.
Noodle shook himself, too, as your
dog does after he's been swimming
in the water to get the stick you
threw in. Toodle and Noodle wanted
off their flat tails, which they used as
paddles to swim to shore.
: "oh, look out. Don't do that! You re
splashing water all over us!" cried
some voices, and there stood Kittie
tortoise she'll cousin, who had come on
went on Kittle Kat. ut makes our fur
all scraggly like"
Were sorry" spoke Toodle. But
we can't help being all wet, as we live
in a water house"
But we'll shake ourselves farther
off," said Noodle, land then we won't
splatter you"
II should hope you wouldn't" mewed
Tabby Kat. ut must be funny to live
in a water house. should not like II
at ALL We live in a very dry house, :"
she went on, slowly wagging her tail
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
HOROSCOPE
STARS INCLINE
DON'T COMPEL
SUNDAY. sEpTEMeER o. ts2o.

.
Copyright, 1890. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndlcate.)
Astrologers read this as a day In
which to be careful. While Venus and
Mars are strongly adverse. the sun is In
After midday there should be slim
ulating influence OF the stars making
for an optimistic and confident attitude
II is a favorable planetary direction
for visiting relatives and associating
with friends who will be inclined to see
what is best in one, during this posting
of the stars.
Mars is In q place that Is unfavorable
for domestic harmony. since the aspect
Is supposed to encourage In men an
oyerbearing and domineering mood.
There is a warning sign for military
men making for new anxieties and
even for concern regarding future de-
mands upon them, the seers declare
On this day surgeons should avoid
many operations as the sway is held
TO be unfavorable for the best results.
Women have an unfortunate direc-
tion OF the stars during this configura-
ton when they may be inclined to be
arrogant and domlneering where their
ceFned
: The seers warn that the planetary
government at this period OF the
worlds history seems TO indicate that
the liFst women VINO ATTAIN nikn pace
will be like spoiled children, inclined
to be selfish and vain. They should
beware OF all sorts OF intrigue. occult
lists say. for many will be tempted to
take part In small consplracies.
Colleges and schools should now come
under a much better planetary govern
ment than has effected thine in the
last few years. Education will benefit
greatly, It Is prophested,
A London astroioger in reading the
stars for November finds that there Is
danger that Great Britain win again
go to war. Military operations affect
ing Turkey, India or the Near East are
foreshadowed.
wise men and women viii prepare
for a winter in which there is much re-
lief work to be done, II the stars are
read Alright.
The negro race win benefit owing to
unexpected developments in new eco
nomic lines, II is pTognosticated.
Persons whose birthdate II Is may
have a troublesome year which will turn
out favorably II they avoid speculation.
Children born on this day may be
exceedingly painstaking and reliable.
They are likely to be studious and
steady going. but they will succeed best
as employees, since they usually lack
the daring which assures success.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
News Of Memphis
rs Years AGO.
Twice Told Tales
SEPTEMBER 25, 1895.


Judge c. WI HelskeIl returned today
from visit to Chattanooga, Knoxville
and Rogersville. Mrs Heiskell is visit
ing in Rogersville. Judge Heiskell at
tended the dedication of Chickamauga
park, and says that he had a most en-
1oyable time. He was a conspicuous
figure in the engagements which made
Chickamauga memorable field in
history
Maj. G. w. McGinnis. assistant land
commissioner of the Y e. M. v. rail
road has gone to Souix City, Iowa, to
attend the interstate fair now in pro-
gress there. 4
Henry S. Jackson. a prominent rail
way man, of Atlanta, and son OF the
late United States supreme court JUS
tice, was visitor in Memphis today
More than 1000 people were present
at East End park today when the py-
rotechnical display THE Last Days of
Pompeii'" was presented for the rirst
Col. Austin Miller, of the Memphis
Trust company, has returned from
Chattanooga, where he Witnessed the
dedication Of Chickamauga park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Kahn have re-
turned from trip to New York ana
Henry Haley has returned from At
lantic City where he spent the heated
term.
Ben Bingham returned to Memphis
today after spending the summer at At
lantic City and other Eastern resorts.
George Mclean, depot ticket agent OF
the Louisville q Nashville, has, gone
TO Franklin, Ky, where he viii spend
his vacation with relatives.
James G, Jones has gone TO Holly
Springs, Miss, where he will teach
school. Mr.. Jones has taught a school
for boys in Memphis for several yeats
and is successful educator.
Mrs. Samuel Watson and Mrs. c. c.
Huntington have gone to Atlanta TO
look after the Shelby county exhibit
at the exposition.
Miss Jennie Smith, of Woodvile, Ga,
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. B. B,
Smith, 20 Wright avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
BY AnnabeI WOrthIrgtOn.

The dainty model shown In No seal
may be either gathered or tucked across
the front and back at the slightly
rounded neck The latter is simply
bound with bias roll Of material giving
an effect that Is very becoming TO the
woman with q pretty neck
The lady's slip-on waist, No. 1881, is
cut in siAes 36 10 ~ inches bust meas
ure size SO requires two and one
eighth yards 36-inch material
our fashions and patterns are fuI.
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
STUDENT WRITES NOVEL
FOR GRADUATION THESIS

ENGINE, Ore, Sept 25 tBy Inter
national News Service Paul + Wei
denheimer, OF Corvallis. ore. senior IN
the University OF oregon here, whore
he has specialized in rhetoric. has sub
mitted In satisfaction OF the require
ment for his honor thesis novel Of
Oregon life IFS 600 words in length.
This novel, entitled The Gray Bout.
der" has won commendation and IA
aid 10 display much htcrary power
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
Public Discussion

CARD FROM DR.. Inflow.

To The News Scimitar:
Just this line to thank you for the
kindly consideration your paper has
shown me and my work. The editorial
mention was generous and was greatly
appreciated.
! do not know that / shall ever be
able to do so, but II there comes
time when ! can show you kindness,
II will be great pleasure to do It,
Cordially yours, r. M. Inflow,
Pastor Bellevue Baptist church.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25

After a young man begins to con-
centrate his attentions on one girl.
the other girls stop laughing at his
jokes,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
AN IDEAL HUSBAND.

LONDON. Sept 25 CBy International
News Service My wages are yljoS
week and give my wife SIS and
Keep the eight cents for myself" said
4 husband IN London police court
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25
Girls Like Boys But 4
Need Behavior Tbs
BY MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.

Dear Mrs Thompon-We girls is years of age and
would like go with the boys but have been
very much and do know how We talk loud when
in crowd but know this not the thing do Tell how
to behave MARGARET AND MYRTLE.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25

Success in love affair goes to n
mans head and makes him so dizzy
that he begins to wonder why such a
dazsllng creature should waste hiHself
all on one girl?
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25

II everybody in the world seems TO
DC going against you, why not turn
areund and jog along with the crowd7
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25

Seventy-two enormous grain eleya
tors are to be built in British South
Africa. .t.a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25

Blonde should weigh ll4. Brunette
should weigh i23. Half way between
the knee and ankle. No Unless girl
is a cripple or is III or needing assist
ance in crossing difficult or danger
Gus place in the street 1t Is not cor
rect for the boy 10 take her arm or
she TO take his. What IL the matter
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-25

Dear Mrs. Thompson-i live In the
country and am planning to 90 to a
skin specialist In your city and have
not the slightest Idea to whom to go
for treatment. Please advise me to
whom should 90 and whether or not
! viii have to undress for the exanI.
nation. MRS, q,
Send self addressed, stamped en-
velope and l will be glad to suggest
the name OF specialist. You may
not have to undress, but be prepared
by taking your kimona.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-27
JOHNSON DECLARES
 LEAGUE IF NATIONS.
 IS DOMINANT ISSUE
IRepubIican A. p. Leased Wirel

BUFFALO, N. Y. March 26-Sen- ator Hiram W. Johnson of California, candidate for the republican presi- dential nomination, opened his New York state campaign here today and tonight with speeches in which he de- clared that the league of nations must be the dominant issue in the coming presidential contest.
 Between the president and those of us who have been making this fight in Washington, there is just this diff ference" said Mir. Johnson, at a mass meeting tonight. T would not send a single American boy across the sea to his death in boundary dispute be- tween Rumania and Serbia. or any other countries situated in Europe. If I had the power, I would scar into every mans mind article 10 of the league of nations. I would make you understand that under that article you guarantee to preserve the territorial integrity, from external aggression. of every nation on the face of the earth.
 America is the only nation which got nothing out of the war, said Sena tor Johnson, reciting the territorial concessions made by the peace con ference to allied nations. He declared boozled' by Premiers Lloyd George and Clemenceau in Paris.
 In an address this afternoon, Sena- tor Johnson asserted that he, not Gen eral Leonard Wood, had won the pres idential preference primary in Minne- sota.
 1T went into Minnesota, where the state machine is for Wood" he said. 'sThey repealed the presidential pref erence law and then the machine call ed a trick primary to be held in the middle of the winter between 7:3 30 and 8.30 o'clock in the evening. and with a lot of voting places not announced The conditions disenfranchised the farmers. But I went to Minneapolis and St. Paul and called on the people to repudiate the machine and they did.
 "I have with me the figures of the primary vote there and they show I won. But the Associated Press has not sent out these figures and has allowed the impression to prevail that Wood carried Minnesota.