The Charlotte News from Charlotte, North Carolina • Page 15

THE CHARLOTTE NEWS, VAY 14, 1920, FIFTEEN FORMER "SUN-DODGER" IS respected. The belief is that-if a babya nails are never cut and are, permitted to grow' pointed and he when he waves his arms about scratch UNABLE TO FIND FLAT, HOUSES FAMILY IN GARAGE Syracuse, N. William R. Sheri. dsCn is St contractor 'He builds houses.

SUPER3TITI0N IN GREECE ABOUNDS Ancient Fetishes Hamper the face of the demon or theft, and the demon, disliking it will fly away Forced ta move; from flat: he -occu- "Phenows" of 1920. No. I and not possess himself ot the baby's 0n short notice because snnl. Thfi oriiat that larlr nt jsrt nnil he had three children, was unable to dirt forms upon a baby's hsad is the subject of much superstitious rever Work of American Nurses I sfli otches, leaving the complexion dutiful. DR.

FRED PALMER'S Sfli HITENER SOAP keeps the skin NOW A REGULAR DODGER in Athens. find a house or flat into which to move bis famHy. salvation pre sented itself a three-car. garage and in it Sheridan has established a -home, meanwhile planning to bund a house of his own where children will not be barred. 4 son.

ence. On its charmed presence and thickness some Balkan mothers believe depend many vital things The cutting of the infant's the sureness of vision, the activity of his limbs, and, most important of all, his intellect rely entirely upon its preservation. When the American nurses go fair8 cgists and toilet goodadeW. or price. ANTED! Writ, for terms.

MAJOR JAMES MILLS, Written for the International News Service. Athens, ilay 14. American nurses, in the Balkan countries have met with N-T5 VAN P3 RM-1CY Atlanta, Ga. iii III IT i the root of the belief they find it By -JACK VEIOCK International Nws Sporting Editor. Nerw York, May 14.

The first robin of spring is ho harbinger of joy to the baseball manager. Like an alarm clock, it reminds him that it is time to go back to But the first youthful "phenom" he sees cavorting: across the sand below some curious customs and supersti-1 all revolves about the old fear of the soft skull- opening and, exposing the v- So deep seated ig the belief in evil that even at the solemn ceremony of tho Greek baptism the priest and- the godmother exercise: the demonsj by blowing their" breath in the form of a cross over the baby and also about I the Mason-Dixon line? Ah. ho is CLOVER RAISING PROFITABLE. Langford, S. D.

E. L. Boland, of Independence township, has found the raising of clover to be a profitable- business. On a clover field Bolana expects to realize nearly $11,000. Last Fall he sold $4,500 worth of seed and still has 5 about 600 bushelst with a value of nearly $6,000.

tions among the natives, particularly in the matter of the' care of children. In their daily round of duties they have encountered all the evils of witchery, charm and weird beliefs which the centuries have handed down. They have found, it difficult to -overcome these hoary," --moss-grown- traditions and "wisdom" of the aces. The something else' again. In the mad-scramble of league Save Time and Money managers to uncover valuable bit? of refurnish niches the line Traveling men! When tad roads prevent the use of your car yon can nn accomplish the' I i II -rv methods of ti medicine men of the North American Indians are not more fantastic than those employed by the untutored mothers of the Balkans.

From the moment a baby is born, the vital point in his life, as the mother sees it, is to protect him from the spirits of evil which hover over his cradle and follow him through the day, always watcning. always waiting, always hoping for their opportunity. Some of the means employed by Greek results by calling the room and at the doors and windows to prevent the. further entrance of wicked spirits during the ceremony. The sacred oil with which the baby is anointed in baptism must not washed off until? after 40- days have elapsed.

is rigorously observed, especially amonp the peasants, and the baby at the end of the allot ted time has the of a little coal so thickly is He. coated with dust and oil. When baby is sick and all other remedies fail, a bed of cold cinders is very generally used as a last resort. The cradle is filled with old ashes and the infant is buried in them. The American nurses- have never been able to discover what the benefit to be derived fnpm this curious custom was NO MORE CORN SUFFERING ups left by retiring or rescuing staVs eeverat youngsters of unusual worth have been brought to light this spring.

Such a player is Brevard Edmund Neis, the "Saskatooon Slasher," who has come out of th West to gladden the heart of Uncle Wilbert Robinson, and who is now a full-fledged member cf the Brooklyn Neis has hung up a sign in right field which reads Off: Private Stamping Ground of Bernie Neis!" In short, the lad from Saskatoon has made good, and all in one long jump. The old saying: "Once a sun dodger, always a sun dodger," does not apply in the case of Berme Neis. At Saskatoon Bernie played in the cool of the on your customers by long distance telephone. The lo STATION TO STATION toll rate saves time and money when you are reasonably sure some one with whom you can talk business will be present. mothers to banish these sinister spir fs I 'raws if its are most extraordinary.

The poor child has to endure many strange ceremonies before the parents feel at all "Gcta-It" Never a Corn Ob Xmt Foot for Very Long. The hurting "pep" goes right "out of vht corn the moment a fw drops ot "Gets-It" lands thereon. It is through ind "lor keeps." livening. For, be it known. Saskatoon L'KW: 1 SOUTHERN BELL.

TELEPHONE sure of his future. One method much in vogue is to place behind the baby's ears a dab of mud. With this "charm" in position baby, his mother thinks, has not much to fear. Nearly all the children brought to the American Red Cross clinic, in Athens have this smear of mud on them. Only after frantic is what is known as the League." So Bernie was a sun dodger be fore he became a Brooklyn Dodger.

But AXD TELEGRAPH COMPANY supposed to be. The cure for colic is even more curious. When the, baby has -a severe colic, the ponds in the environs of the house are diligently searched by members of the family and all the frogs are captured. These are placed alive On the child's abdomen. It is a very tiresome treatment, as some one must I he has decided to stick with Brooklyn pleading on the nurse's part was this ait Ivtr anrl lrtr tlio frntrq fpnm hnn weird custom aDanaonea.

The finger nail myth is also much 1 I 4 ping off the patient. No thought is given to the terror these jumping frogs may have for the child. Among the g'ypsies that wander over the. Balkans, the work of the Red Cross nurses is more difficult, It will ANNOUNCEMENTS and he welcome. Few players who' come up to the big show are more interesting than Neis.

He is one of tfie smallest outfielders who have made good with a major league club since Josh Devore broke in. He stands 5 feet 6 inches tail. But Bernie is no blushing violet. The scales show hat he weighs around 160 pounds, and records of the Iilinois Athletic Club tell us that he once ran the 50-yard dash in 5 2-5 seconds when Coach- Cayou was, egging him on to tear up the track. Bernie can hit.

too. He has won the name of "Saskatoon Slasher' FOR CO'KNTY. COMMISSIONER. take years of preparation and educa Vifrhv announce mvself a candidate tHom Wiqi-oW tn voirin for the nomination as Commissioner to understand the idea of child wel- the County of Mecklenburg, iNorJ" fare. the moment and "Allah" rule their Jives, will all fate, good or ill, and kill all initiative.

Carolina, subject to the action or tut. Domocratif Primary, June 5. 1920. J. P.

STROTIP. E. D. PUETT 4 Optometrist Announces the Removal of His OFFICE From North Tryon St. to 31 North Tryon St.

The author of the above article is a member, of the American Red Cross eommiRMon in Europe. Cwmm ud "Geta-It" Caat L1t FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner for Mecklenburg County, subject to the Democratic primary of June ath, 1920. PLATO D. PRICE.

HARD HIT GOLF BALL DECAPITATES ROBIN among the Dodgers because of the way he bites into offerings of the pitchers, and Uncle Robby is teaching him to swing from both sides of the plate. But though Neis slams the horsehide. he also possesses a slam in both fsls. for he was once a welterweight pugilist of no little ability and the only reason he did not follow the fistic game was because baseball appealed to him moie. Bernie was ushered into beih at Bloomington, 111., September 26.

1896. hich makes him 1- summers old. He bats and throws right-handed. His first engagement a3 with Peoria in 1917, but he came to the Dodgers from Saskatoon, in the Western Canada Bernie is, perhaps, the looking young player discovered this spring. At any rate, you win an argument to the contrary with Uncle Wililam Rob inson.

You'll no more pain but will notice the corn getting loose and web; bly. In a day or ad. you lift it right! off without any feeling. That's the end! of the corn and of your troubles. Mil- lions have proved to be thai one and only unfailing, common corn' remor.

Why not you? costs but a trifle at anjH drug store and carries a money-back, guaarntee. Mf'd by E. Lawrence Co.Jt a so. i Winsted, Conn. A freak accident of the golf links that has aroused the interest of local golfers resulted when Eddie Fitzgerald drove a ball that decapitated a robin.

The birdwas about one nundred yards from the tee and the ball which skimmed the fairway, took off the robin's head as cleanly as with a. knife, TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY: Having been requested by many friends in various parts of the county to be a candidate for County Commissioner in the coming primary, I take this means of announcing my candidacy, and in doing so, I wish to that I have always been in favor of e-nnd roads, and if nominated and fleet Eves Examined. Glasses Fitted ed, I am in a position to give the benev TRACK FIELD MEET WILL BE HELD TODAY Atlanta. May 14. Sixteen colleges arid universities have entered teams in the Southern Intercollegiate fit of my services ana experience iu uiu 4.

It (3 LOCAL BOYS GET-. MAJOR HONORS FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the position of County Commissioner in Mecklenburg county, subject to the action of the Democrtio primary of June 5. J. E.

THOMAS. 10-4t 1 I Sy- Athletic Association track and field meet which was due to start here late today with the preliminary events in the field meet. Finals in the field contests and all contests in the track events are to be held tomorrow. The rains of the two last two days may slow down "the track work, it was and cloudy University Students Select Charlotte Boys in Many Roles of Leadership. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Commissioner of the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, subject to the action of the Democratic Pri- weather was forecast for today. Spe- Chapel Hill; X. May 14. Charlotte June 5. 1 JOSEPH H.

ROBINSON. cial work is being done on the cinder mary, path, however, to make it fast. 9.14. The institutions entered in the meet boys stood out as conspicuously success OR COUNTY CO-VLMtSSIONERS. IUI in tne imporwni riwo nf Kpntnokv- officers for next year, held at the gcn- Cone ge, Florida University town University of Kentucky; Georgia Universi.

of North Carolina. After an exciting day of electioneering, politick- Tech, Georgia University Louisiana mg, and voting the final returns showed Mi-aiasibni Oslethorne Uni- versity, State University of iventucKy, South Carolina University, Tennessee University, Tulane, Vanderbilt, and the University of the South (Sewanee). We, the undersigned, nereDy announce ourselves as candidates for County Commissioners for the County of Mecklenburg, subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries. CHAS. H.

CALDWELL, T. F. CAROfEHERS, ZEB. M. MORRIS, J.

R. WITHERS, R. E. YOUNG. 2-tf FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the position of County Commission-or in Mecklenburg county, subject to that Walter R. of Charlotte, had won out ia the contest for presidency of the senior jslass, which carries with it the chairmanship of the student council and the executive head of the student honor system and is one of the most responsible positions on the campus. Berryhill had to defeat such well-known campus leaders as Daniel Grant and T. C. Taylor, both intercollegiate debaters, and W.

D. Carmichael, the basketball captain. His election is a tribute to his quiet, unassuming per- SWAN IS SIGNED. President Haymari announced Friday morning that he had signed Swan, a left-handed pitcher. from( the Southern League.

GRANDCHILDREN ONLY ONE GIRL. the action of the Democratic primary Oi. atidiSuitcases June 5. 6-4t LOUIS O. WILSON.

MATURE THOUGHT IN CLOTHES FOR MATURE MEN Proper grooming is achieved by some men intui-tivelv others accomplish it by judicious choice of their Clothiers. This Store has built up a successful business by serving both classes well. We have Clothes that are particularly adapted to the man of mature, years. They have that conservatism as well as the knack of cutting off several years. FOB COMMISSIONER OF 1D0I5 AD PRINTING.

Y. Twenty-seven Cowanesque," N. scnailtv and the hish opinion wnicn not one of them his clais has of hVm, based largely on grandchildren "VTtfi his application to every job that came girl! That's the fam ly record of the I i m. rortc nf TVTrs. LrfWlsa Metealt Ol tniS parents of Mrs.

Ltwis Metcalf of this M3 way. all done place, who was recently giaaaenea the birth of a daughter. cieaf-cut fashion. Both theDresidency and the vice- I announce my candidacy for Commissioner of Labor and Printing the June state-wide primary to succeed Hon M. L.

Shipman, incumbuent, and will appreciate your vote and support at the polls. Ask any who know 01 my labors in and about the legislature since F. det.LIKGER. Gastonia, N. April 19.

1920 presidency of the sophomore class go to Charlotte" boys, Morris McDonald, and R. Z. Linnev. if McDonald has NAMED BY WILSON FOR FEDERAL JOB Melon's been all year the most conspicuous athlete in the freshman class and in the 1 opinion of many the best all-round tth- letp to enter -tne-university in many. Planning your spring trip? We can helrr you enjoy it by adding distinction to y6ur, get-up, in the form of fine luggage.

Sturdy Suitcases, in black or brown; leathers, fitted or unfitted. Bags, in shapes and sizes to meet the requirements, olany man or woman and the taste. The toughest kind of leathers. Fitted with toilet articles or empty. A years.

He was captain and quarterback cl the freshman football team, forward FOR TAX COLLECTOR. I herebv announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Collector xor nietriet No. 3, Mecklenburg County, subject to the action of -the Demo cratic Primary or 5-5-13t-eod. S. A.

cn the baseball team, and snortstop on on 'the basketball team, and when he "WOMEN'S APPAREL EXCLUSIVELY comes eugioie tor tne varsiiy- itaaua next year it is certain that he will give I more experienced athletes a great run i for their places. Linney played center Ion the freshman football team and will be a candidate next fall for the varsity. Another Charlotte athlete, Fred Pharr who has played this year on football and baseball teams, was elected by the junior class as its representative I on the campus cabinet. 1 Mm. FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

I herebv announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Collector for District No. 3 of Mecklenburg County, subject to the action of the Democratic Pr'marv of June 5th, 1920. prjnary 01 cuyNNINGHAM. 1 Trunks in steamer- or general size. Wardrobe Trunks, embodying the newest appliances ot economy of space; are icare Other athletes who were elected to honors werP "Lefty" Wilson, the I varsity pitcher, who will be vice-presi- FOR TAX COLI.ECTOR.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Collector for District No. 1 of Mecklenburg County, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary of June-th. DLING. 4-4-60t-2mo. I dent ot tne senwi ici Jacobi.

the football center, who will of contents. rnd Edward M. Sweetman, varsity outfielder, secretary and treasurer of the junior class. 1 it ta $li56 to $85.00 7.50 to $85.00 40.00 to $200 Handbags Suitcases Trunks FOR TAX COLLECTOR. I herebv announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Collector for.

Dis: trict No. 1 of Mecklenburg Cftunty, subject to the action of the Democratic nrimary 01 juc j--- C. DeWITT BRADFORD. 3-2S-tt FOR SHERU7F. hereby announce mj-self candidate for the office of SEE WINDOW DISPLAY "4 Sheriff of Mecklenburg county subject to the -action ot tne xjem June "V''.

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Give them a glass of 1 this delicious digestant with meals. MvaF Ale PURE DIGESTIVE AR0MATICS WITH. SHIVAR MINERAL WATER AND GINGER Nothing like it for building rich blood and solid flesh. At all grocers and druggists satisfaction or your money back oh first dozen. 3hivar Ale retails at 15c per hot- tie, or $1.75 per dozen.

If your regular deafcr cannot supply you, phone COTTON BELT CANDY CO. Distributors for Charlotte. models, Georgette combinations, Crepe de Chine. Flowered "Sette and Taffeta, $45 and $50 values OWN FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination of sheriff of Mecklenburff Nortn Carolina, iubject to the action of the Democratic primary.

5VESPERMa $352 Mrs. Clara Sears Taylor. Mrs. Clara Sears Taylor, writer and publicist, is the second woman recently pointed by Preside, Wil-v aon to- a re She4 bas been made one of the thr. members of the District of Columbia rent commission, a body to which con-cress considerable authority.

The other appointment was that or Mrs. Helen Hamilton Gardiner as a rreraber of the U. S. civil service commission. Mrs.

Taylor wa? 1 formerly director of the women's envision of the committee on public information, was later with the department ofv labor and is now wntmff story of women's work in the war. iron CONSTABLE PANV I hereby announce myself a candidate for Election to. the office of Constable, Charlotte Township. Mecklenburg County. North Carolina, subject to the action of-the Democratic, Primary, June 5, 1920, -9-10t EMOR.

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