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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01
Christmas Shopping.

Now that Thanksgiving is out of the
way the next thing for you is to get
at that Christmas shopping. The same
request that has gone up for years is
put up to you again, this year, that
you will do your shopping early. This
VIII make your Christmas a less ex-
citable thing and will also make some
sort of Christmas for the thousands
who stand in stores.
An exchange in commenting on this
matter remarks that early Christmas
shopping is virtue and that it is it's
own reward. The one who buys early
has a larger variety from which to
select, and time can be taken to make
the selection. 1t is urged that all who
can lay hands on the necessary money
in time get their Christmas shopping
out Of the way by December Is. 1t is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01
Let kOdOl
Digest what you eat. Then you can
Eat what you like.

You once could eat anything you
wanted, and your stomach would
digest it
But now there's some things
which your stomach won't digest.
Your stomach absolutely refuses to
accommodate you when you eat
certain food-so you have been
forced by your stomach to eat food
which you detested. and pass up
those delicacies that you would
have really enjoyed.
There Is way now to eat any
thing you like. II you will let Ko-
dol digest 1t.
Kodol will do this. too. It won't
talk back or command, but will go
right ahead with its work and d.
gest all the food you eat. Kodol
will let you eat anything you like
and all you want. and you won't
suffer with that dull feeling. that
fullness. and wish you hadn't eaten
30 much.
You will not have that heartburn
which is so annoying a. umes, Il
you will let Kodol digest Jour foot
q while.
You don't have to use Kodol lonl
only for a little while-just loni
enough for your stomach to res
q little. It gets tired sometimes
too-just the same as anybody o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01
Humor aue Philosophy
BY DUNCAN N. SMITH
WHAT He MISSES.

The poor. forlorn old bachelor mani
How does he ever know
When he is making Of himself
A rosy tinted show?
No wife to kick him on the >shinS
Or later set him right
Regarding actions OF that sort
When they get home at night.
He must be ever his own guide,
Philosopher and friend
His handy pocket etiquette
And on himself depend.
No near companion of his soul
At breaks he makes to frown
Or in the quiet of his room
To later call him down.
The mannerisms that are not
The kind that make a hit
He overworks. not having one
To beg of him to quit.
The same old fiat and poIntless tale
A dozen times he'll tell
II there is no one near enough
To ring the chestnut bell.
The lady who Is not his wife,
But has some hopes to be,
A dozen places to correct
Most any time may see,
But still she doesn't say word.
Though she may have a plan
To make improvements soon as she
Can get him for a man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01
(From The Commoner.O

In September last the Associated
Press printed the following self-ex-
planatory dispatch:
New York, Sept 21.-William j..
Bryan has offered the mascot mule
presented by the Agricultural Society
of Minnesota, as a prize to the county
showing the largest percentage of in
crease in the vote for democratic cleo
tors in the last three campaigns. The
offer is contained in letter from the
presidential candidate to National
Chairman Mack, who made public the
contents today. The letter from Mr..
Bryan reads as follows:
THE Agricultural Society of Mime
sofa presented me with a mule as a
mascot for this campaign, and after a
consultation with the newspaper rep
resentatives sojourning at Lincoln he
was named Major Minnamascot =
Min for Minnesota, "a for agricul-
tural society. The title of Major was
given him in honor of a representative
who volunteered to ride him first and
, who for a brief space was in close
proximity of the mule. He has been
ridden, and / think he will be safe rid
ing by election day and is broken tC
work. Desiring to make the mule val
liable to the party, l propose that he
be offered as a prize to the county
showing the largest percentage of the
vote of electors over the average vote
for electors in the last three cam
paigns, on condition that the county
shall turn the mule over to the pre-
cinct securing the largest gain, tht
democrats in that precinct to vote the
mule to the democrat in the, precinct
who, in their judgment, has contrib
uted to the increase in the precinct"
| Let it be remembered that the mule
goes to the county which shows tn
largest percentage of the vote for cleo
tors, actual possession of the anima
lbeing delivered to the precinct show
ling the largest gain. The Commone
will print brief statements of claims
along this line.
Funk, Neb.-The mule ought t,
come here. This precinct made a gail
lof III Ill per cent over four year.
Iago. (Funk is in Phelps county.
will be necessary to show the gail
made by the county. Funk democrat
Twill please send in this information t
the editor of the Commoner.)
Dansville, N. YIN 1896 Bryan
plurality in this town was 60; in 1906
l25; in 1904 Roosevelt carried the tow
tby IA; on last Tuesday we gave yo
La plurality of $50, making gain @
144 votes over our showing of fou
lyears ago. Our total vote at this elet
|tion was 1,160.
\ Marydel, Md.-W T. Medford make
claim for Caroline county, but send
no comparative figures.
Madison Township, Hancock CouI
lty, Ohio.-C. P. Riegel, Arlington
lOhio, writes: sLast year we had
democrats and "a republicans. Thi
year we have SO democrats and 20 RI
publicans. Last year our county CAV
ZOO republican majority. This year
|gave 500 for Mr. Bryan
] Burlington, Col.-Kit Carson cour
lty, Colorado, shows a gain of SO
';yotes the same being an increase @
241 9-11 per cent. w. P. Davis, pre-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01
The Coming Fight Against the House
Rules,

That there is to be revolt against
gag rule in the house of representa-
tives is reasonably certain. Many
of the republicans are in favor OF
breaking the house machine which
has virtually destroyed the represen
tative character of that body, and de
feated legislation demanded by the
people. Cannon has ruled with roc
of iron, preventing the reporting and
passage Of bills desired by the ma
jority of the members of the house
Now Victor Murdock of Kansas, Davis
of Minnesota, Fowler of New Jersey
Lenroot of Wisconsin and other anti
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

In the event of President Roosevelt
and President-Elect Taft going against
Joe Cannon, has anyone taken into
consideration what will happen to the
two of them?. Teddy has the Outlook,
but; Taft has nothing but his brother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

Emperor William, though a little
surprised that his conversation does
not make more of a hit, realizes that
there is no accounting for tastes and
will act accordingly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

st. Louis Times: The rumor that
Mr.. Roosevelt is to become president
of Harvard should at least be suf-
ficent to cause Yale to put on a few
more football coaches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

Thinking Deep Down.
"What are you doing on the stageY'
Gust thinking part"
"Must be hard ON the BRAIN"
'.No; on the feet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

The action Of Kodol is instant. Take
it after meal, and indigestion stops.
There is no other way to digest all
foods, and give the stomach complete
relief. Note the guarantee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

part Of your body that works.
Kodol will do exactly what your
stomach does, when your stomach
is well and strong. and more. when
1t Is tired or out of order.
/Kodol Is composed Of exactly
the same juices rs found In .
healthy stomach, and therefore
will do the same work as the stom-
ach, when 1t Is well and strong
the only difference is. Kodol never
gets dred-and Kodol il the only
digestant to-day, that will digest
all food and do 1t as completely. -
a strong, healthy stomach.
Get q bottle now and have Il
ready to help your stomach at
times when you need an assistant
Kodol IL at the nearest drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01
Marked for Death.

Three years ago 1 was marked for
death. A graveyard cough was tear
ing my lungs to pieces. Doctors failed
to help me. and hope had fed, when
my husband got DIR. Kings New Dis
covery," says Mrs. a. c. Williams, Of
Bac, Ky. The first dose helped me
and impro. ement kept on until 4 had
gained So pounds in weight and my
health was fully restored" This medi-
cine holds tie worlds healing record
for coughs and colds and lung and
throat diseases. 1t prevents pneu-
monia. Sold under guarantee at all
druggists. SOC and 81. Trial bottle free.
Piles Cured In s to IL Days.
Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to
cure any case of itching, blind, bleed
ing or protruding piles in to IA days
or money refunded. SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

Cannon may talk of honest revision
of the tariff very glibly, but the fact
remains he is standpatter just as of
yore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

A poetical exchange says: Count
the day lost whose low descending
sun sees at thy hand no early shop.
ping DONE"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

That's starting winter the way it
ought to be started.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

Helie and Bonie are at it again No
doubt itswill continue as long as Anna
has any money to scramble over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

1t was up to Hearst to get that sup
pressed interview with the kaiser but
the New York World beat him to it,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

The question of revision of the tariff
Is becoming warmer all the time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

This weather ought to prove a fine
impetus to the holiday trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

Almost every woman is living in the
hope that she will be discovered. To
be sure, she is somewhat vague and
shadowy as to by whom and as what,
but still there is nothing uncertain
about her conviction that she will be
discovered some day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01
Peaceful Axeran

Peaceful Average.
"What is your idea of a good times"
"a good time?"
"Yes."
mot having to consider whether
times were good or bad"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

1t takes more than ordinary clever
individual to keep in touch with
stingy man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

= December came in all right, all
right.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue, Rock Island. Ill. fEn-
tered at the postofnce az second-class
uatter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Some men are handsome and others
are handy. The latter are to be rec
commended for ordinary household pur-
poses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

Many a father knows he has author.
ity over the members Of his family,
but the poor fellow doesn't know what
to do with 1t.
Nobody believes in lying. but until
something better is offered what Is
poor human nature to do when 1t Is
neither wise nor expedient to tell the
truth?
1t is hard to believe that this world
will go on Just the same after one Is
dead. but some folks say 1t will.
If you want to be popular you have
to pay the price of popularity and
then some.
Some women are wise and others
are clever. Occasionally a woman q
both. but because that is the case II
Is hard to convict her Of either.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

"Did you enjoy yourself at the
show"
"Yes; met so many old friends"
'"That was strange"
mo. it wasn't Blinks. the come
dian, came on with his standard jokes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01
Our Guarantee

lar bottle. Then after you have usea the
entire contents of the bottle II ron can
honestly say. that Il has not done you any
good, return the bottle 70 the druggist and
he will refund Jour money without Ques-
ton or delay. We VIII then pay tina drag
gist for the bottle. Don't hesitate, ali
druggists know that our guarantee u good.
This offer applies 10 the large bottl6 only
tie contains 2x times - much - the afty
cent bottle. -ss..-.. -. : J,
Kodol ID prepared at the labosa,
tories OF e. C. Dewitt & Co, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

A man Is bound
to keep faith
with you If the
forfeit Is large
enough - q n d
your power to
collect indispu'
table.
Some girl g
think q box of
chocolates. q
coy corner and
q novel conSti.
u tie a goo d
time. while 9th.
ers prefer the
chocolates. { ht
corner and an
imitation man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01

BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-01
Fitted His Case.

Fitted Ms Case.
"Object," said the lawyer briefly.
Estate your objections" said tho
court
Its leading question" said the
lawyer.
Well" broke in the lawyer for the
other side. "he is a leading citizen, isn't
he?"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-10
CUTICURA CURED
MOTHER AND BABY
southern Wcman Suffered With
Itching, Burning Rash Drove
Her Nearly Crazy Her Baby Had
Sore on Neck, and Two Other
Babies Had Skin Troubles Calls
cUTlCURA A STANDBY
THAT NEVER FAILS HER


II Just cant say enough for The Cuti-
sira Remedies, ] cap't find words high
enough 10 express my fhanksa "a God
'or hearing II the Wondeiful remedies.
Ny bahy had running sore on hia
1e,k and nothing thet ! dih for Il took
feet Until | used Cnticufa. My face
vas nearly fun of letter or some similar
shin disease. IL would itch and, after
scutclsng, Il burned 80 that / could
hardly stand il. Two cakes of Ctlti-
cura Soap and box of CatiAra ONT
ment cured me. Two years after IL
brtke cut on my hands ard wrist. !
cmcd II for a rhile, but it came again
ia the summer .5smetilnes ! would
20 nearly crazy for Il itched 80 badly.
/ used ten dollars worth az ao-called
bloed medicines which lid no good At
all. then Went LACK 10 ms old stant.by,
that had never failed me. rine set of
Cuticurh Soap, CullclFa Ointment. and
Cuticufa Resolveut did the work, One
set also Cufed nay uRcle's baby whose
head was cake OF sores, and know o.
another woman's hkby who rns sn tho
same fix aud nothing else did any good.
/ speak a word of praise. for CuticurH
whenever ] see a case that needs It..
Mrs Lille Milcher, 40 Eleventh ST..
Chattanooga. Tenn. feb< 10, 1907"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-10

dun Act Is the most complete and
finished product OF the Kind ever writ
ten into law.
Seventh--The anti-lobbying Law
which prevents and pnnishes corrup.
tion before legislatures. board of couE-
~ commissioners. city councils and
school boards
Eighth--To make ample provisions
for the punishment Of public officers
for accepting passes and other favors
from railroads, telegraph. express and
other companies in this state
Nlnth-The graduated land tax pre-.
vents land monopoly in the state.
Tenth-Tbe graduated inheritance
tax, placing proper burdens upon large
estates.
Eleventh-The enactment OF the
gross receipts tax upon oil, gas, ex.
press. telegraph, telephone aud other
companies owning intangible property
and incomes, required them to pay
their just portion OF revenue.
Twelfth--For The enactment of the
eight hour provision for labor in the
public service.
Thirteenth- having provided
for full stare government and the
purchase Of state supplies al one-hals
the cost of The state OF Khhsas for
interior service
Fonrteenih For having enacted n
complete system OF agricultural and
mechanical education for the children
ef he state. TIE same heing The most
complete aud thorough of any state
10 'he Union
We commend The legislature OF Ok
lahoma ior passing the separate sch0ol
law which provides for separate
schools for The white and negro races.
va further indorse the provision per.
mitting The negroes 10 select THEFT
own school trustees from their own
race, for their own separate schools;
at The same time the converse 10 be
natural that the white race. which I'M
der our law Includes the Indian race.
are permitted 10 select their own
trustees for their schools. s
Wa favor the purchase OF the seq
gregated coal and asphalt lands at u
fair price, 10 be agreed upon between
The said state authorities and the
Choctaw and Chickasaw people, sub
ject TO the approval OF the people nf
this state, at the ballot box, before the
CDuAIOtl VI Dhi ohdiA bENOAio ~
fective.
We favor the fullest developments
OF such land In -the interest 3f the
schools and charitsble institutions and
In the production OF the cheapest fuel
Tor the people OF such state.
We favor. as soon as possible and
practicable. the sale of the surface ,f
such segregated coal and asphalt
lands in. small tracts to actual settlers.
We strongly oppose the passing OF
the timber lands and other natural
resoarces of this state into the hands
of priyate mOnoD0lies.
We believe that the various federal
bureaus in this state should be I'm.
medateiy terminated.
NE hciievc'tbai the estates or those
montally incompetent, OF whatsoever
rate should be protected by our
state courts.
We believe that Il Is OF the great.
est importance in the Development q
our state TO give perfect safety sud
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-10

Served as coffee, the new coffee
substitute known to grocer's every.
where as DR., Shoops Health Coffee;
will trick even q coffee expert. Not
a grain of real coffee in iteither Pure
healthful toasted grains. malt nuts.
etc. have been so cleyerly blended as
10 give a wonderfully satisfying coffee
taste and flavor. And Il is "made IA
a minute. too! No tedious 20 70 80
minutes boiling. Test Il and see. DR.,
Shoop created Health Coffee thatsthe
people might have genuine coffee
substitute. and one that would be thor
oughly satisfying IN every possible re-
spect. sold by Bank grocery
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-10
DARK BACKGROUND
CAUSED NO HI

Z Lawton. okla, Oct. S.--.Becausc
Fred Reed, a negro. had been paying
undue attentions TO his wife. lIlllia
Morton. another negro. last evening
raised serions objections when Rec
approached his home on Avenue "
Reed. drawing nr automatic reyolvcr.
opened fire upon the homo delendeH
Morton also had sun and returned
the fire. Eight OF nine shots were
fired in The open street aud although
no evidences remain OF injuries. segs
erai pystanders narrowly eseaped
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-10

ladies' Red Cross shoes s4.oQ,
lRoblnson's. ~
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-10

menls thereof. the corporation com.
mission. the supreme court. 9nd all
courts OF inferior jurisdiction.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12

ton; lingerie, linen, silk, messaline and
lawns ONE trimmed elaborate1y,
others trimmed modest1y, while others
are the tailored kind, without much
trimming---with the immense showing
there is no reason why this stock
shou1dn' t please you.
SPECIAL OFFERING THIS WEEK
Ladies White Jap Silk, trimmed
with medal1ions of point Venice, new
sleeve, open back or front S1.75
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12

Japanese silks, co1ored
ground with coin dot and
pekin stripes, "a inches
wide, the washable kind,
per yard, Soc
Fancy Pongee Silks,
plaids and figures, light
and dark effects; u inches
wide; an ideal fabric for
street wear; per yard, 69c
Persian Lawns IN an
almost endless variety; 81
to 81 inches wide; plain or
meroerized; per yard, Zoe
to SOC
Plaid Lingerie; 81 in.
wide; a dainty fabric for
waists; mercerized and
plain; per yard, Csc, Csc
and Soc.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12
En1lroideries

Special attention IS called to
the exquisite Embroideries we are
showing this season. Dame fashion
has decreed that the embroidered
suit most prevail, hence we have
gathered quite an elaborate collec
ton of f1ouncing for skirts with
bands and a11-over to match for
waists; these come IN swiss, MAIN
sock and mu11. We also show an
extensive line of hamburg f1ouncings
for muslin underwear IN any of the
deserted widths with bands to
match.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12

McCall's Fashion Sheets
for May jest received.
You may have one for
the asking.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12

This Season
the styles and pat
terms of fabrics
in nen's clothes
a r G unusually
striking; more
smart patterns
and weaves; a
stock of rnen S
clothes IKE ours
/ ooks almost
giddy.
Well show
you the new
fine goods for
SDring f 70 m
Hart Schaffner
& Marx made IN
t h ir perfect
way, of Atwood
fabrics, IN the
richest and most
attractive pat
terms; not too
lively, nor too
quiet; just right
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12
You'll Not Be

able to find more
stylish or appropri-
ate Spring Suits for
boys and young men
than these.
A lot of people
are learning that
this is the store to
visit first when quail
ity and styles are
considerations. and
we We yet to lind
the person. looking
for the best, who
fails to get It here.
We We so many
styles, with SO many
new and attractive
features, that custo-
mers get enthusiast
tic IN looking them
over.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12

What's the use of worrying with the
home made garment when you can buy
skirts made of heavy white ineene, Indian
head muslin and linen, trimmed with tucks
and folds, tailored and made for hard usuage
and washable at S1.0O, S1.25, $3.50, $500,
$3.50 and $500.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12
Easter Millinery

This department is the center
OF attraction just now. Every
day some new conceit Is added
to our already large collection and
tomorrow you wifi find the showing
at its best. Just one week remains
to prepare for Easter; don't wait
until the last moment and run the
risk OF being disappointed. Make
your selection tomorrow. Hafter's
hats have the Characteristic indi-
viduality SO dear to the heart of
the lady who wishes to be cor
rectfY dressed.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12

We are exclusive agents IN
Greenvi11e for the celebrated Eagle
Shirt; garment with a reputation
for style and wearing qualities such
as few manufacturers enjoy. Come
in neg1igee and foil dress; regulation
and coat styles, IN madras cloth,
perca1e and pongee. S1.OO, S1.25,
$3.50 and St.75.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12
Shoes.

the
Queen OuItysh Ii o the tf GOOD ns
urhad
black IN the shapes
ncapp&S Sons shus;k o good
sin
T-T1.aEs Cox shoes f
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12
White
Skirts
Men S UnderqUear

Mems Pajamas, made of nercerized madras CLOTH
IN tan, Blue and white per suit, rs and SIPS
Men long cloth night gowns low neck fancy trimmed,
a11 Sizes full length and generous width 75c
Men underwear of English Isle thread, drop
stitched reinforced yoke light and serviceabe each, SIPS
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-04-12

LdNLCS o%LIS
Princess dresses OF
French lingerie trimmed
with Val. lace and medal
lions, white and baby blue
S8.75 to S16.76
Beautiful silk suits IN
stripes, p1aios and solid
co1ors, trimmed with lace
and messaline b a n 8 S
SITS to $3.50
White linen suits trim
med with baby irish lace and
meda1lions, S5.25, 1925,
S1O.25, S16.75, S19.75
Ladies jumper suits
of mercerized pernang neat
ly trimmed with colored
piping and four inch told,
this week S4.75