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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-08
iB6t.T IDtIK7'ISING-NO 2 4 lt Fits You " ear
 This Cap
By Herbert Kaufman

Advertising isn't crucible with which lazy. biyoted and incapable merchants can turn incompetency into success-but one into which brains and tenaClty and courage can be poured and changed into dollars. 1t IS only short cut across the fields s-not a moving platform. You can't get therc' without ''going some.
 It's game in which the qVorksr-not the shiyker-gets rich.
 By it's measurement every man stands for what he is and for what he does, not for what he qvas and what he did.
 Every day in the advertising world IS another day and has to be taken care ot with the same energy as it's yesterday
 The quitter can 'tsuruive where the plngge, has ghost of a chance.
 Advertising doesn't take the place of bus- ness talent or business management. 1t simply tells what the business t, and hoqv it is managed The snob whose father created and who Is content to live on what was handed to him can't stand up against the man who knows he muH bnild foy h'mseD.
 What makes you think that you are entitled to prosper as well as competitor who qOorks t7yice as hu,d for his prosperity?
 Why should as many people come to your store as patronize shop that makes an endeavor to get their trade and shows them that 1t Is qvo,1h qvhi7e to come to it's doors?
 Why should newspaper send as many GUS toners to yon in hal1 the time 1t took to fill an establishment which advertised tqvice as long and paid tzyiee as mueh for its publicity?
 This is the day when the 6est man wins after he b,vves that he $ the best man-when the best store wins, when 1t has shown that it's the best store-when the best goods win, after they've been demonstrated 10 be the best goods
 1fyou wantthe blumyou can tgetit by lying under the tree with your mouth open waiting for 1t to drop-too many other men are willing to climb out on the limb and risk their necks i'll their eagerness to get 1t away from you.
 It is a man's game this advertising just hanging on and tugging and straning all the time to gat and keep ahead. It is the finite ex- pression of the law of competition sits in bIindtolled justice over the markets of the world.
 ee4ay-4a5 l22Ss ly u.ta4a9 Company. e1a,as,)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-10-08
FOR RENT.
Dwellings,.

No 1903 w. Third ave, room dwelling with bath.
 No. 1501 w. Fifth ave, room dwelling with bath.
 No. 1902 W. Pullen st, room dwelling.
 No 313 Cherry st., room dwelling. Desk room for rent.
 FOR LEASE-About October 2233 a ItWo-story, seven room dwelling with l bath and all modern conveniences, 1 barn and outbuildings on West Sixth #aNrnue.
 Dwellings (Colorcd). Located ill all parts of city Also agent for Sawyer and Austin Lbr. Co. Idwelngs
 have great demand for dWell- iHes which | am unable to supply. i If you have a dwelling vacant 1t Wtuld pay you to place it with me
 solicit share of your insurance. l I represent Old Line Companies Tel epioue me and 1 will call.
 CUtS. HANCOCK. Insurance. Real Estate and loan>.
 Office 113 Pine Street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
One of the Big Wonders.

American corn is one of the wonders
of the world. 1t is big in any way you
look at it. In dollars it is worth dou-
BILE that of any other crop grown in
any country on earth.
The majesty of Uncle Sans corn
field this year surpasses all understand
ing. If every foot of ground in Penn
sylvania, New York and New Jersey,
declares an eastern exchange, were
planted in one solid ..eld it wouldn t
match the one that is today being cul-
tivated
AS becomes the giant crop of mother
earth, corn surpasses all others in
swiftness of growth. When farmers
exultantly declare they can hear the
corn grow, it is the literal truth. In
10 weeks the stalks attain their full
average height of about eight feet.
The 100,000,000 acres of waving green
cornfields are today like a banner of
hope. They promise abundance and
more comfort to all the people of his
fortunate land.
Nothing that comes out of the ground
all around the world can rival in real
grandeur American corn as it appears
in mid-July-unless it be the mountains
of yellow ears that will fill the grauar
les in autumn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
state officers and postmasters of Rock
Island and Moline to address the body
cOE

Nj. and Mrs. l.. Gilbert are happy
ever the arrival of little daughter
at their home, born Friday, July II.
Mrs. Fred, Ashdown went to Rock
Island last Tuesday to visit several
days with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Durbin were in
Davenport last Friday.
William Wright had his arm injured
quite severely by being thrown from
i load of hay last week.
Mrs. Louisa Russell is visiting with
friends in Reynolds this week 4
Mrs. Phoebe Rathgeber returned to
iiei home in Fulton after spending
several days here visiting with rela,
tives.
Mrs. Paul Lorenz of Rock Island
has been visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. o. Rathburn.
The young people of the c. E. had
a surprise on Willie Riewerts last Fri
day night. A good time was enjoyed
Mrs. Joseph Mcconnell who has
been quite i'll. is improving.
Miss Lou Rathburn is visiting hei
sister in Rock Island this week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

and Acts of the New Testament" Il
very much hope" wrote Mr.. Cleve-
land, that in sending out this, book
you will do something to invite more
attention among the masses of our
people to the study of the new tesla
ment and the bible. as whole It
seems to me that in these days there
is an unhappy falling off in our appre-
citation of the Importance of this study.
l do not believe, as people, that We
can afford to allow our interest in and
veneration for the bible to abate.
look upon it as the source from which
those who study it in spirit and truth
will derive strength of character, a
realization Of the duty of citizenship.
and true appreciation of the power
and wisdom and mercy of God"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Campaign Publicity.

Publicity of campaign contributions
before the election, and not after, is
the chief 6esideratum. With this de-
mand the democratic party, its platform
and its candidates have already COM
piled, while the republicans have not
ventured to speak out for an honest
campaign. Publicity should be made,
and will be made by the democrats, a
reasonable time before the election, SO
that all citizens may have an oppor-
tuHity to consider what is meant by
enormous levies of money for political
purposes.
For example, when the steel trust
and its allies, the tinplate trust, the
sugar trust, the lumber trust, and the
rest of those predatory monopoiies
pour out inordinate sums of money for
1.-THE election of Taft ana Sherman and
"a republican majority in congress, Tie
people should have the opportunity to
determine whether these contributions
are but gifts or gratuities, or are made
for the purpose of influencing legisla-
ton in favor of the donors. Proceed
ing from this, they should be able to
draw their own conclusions as to the
sincerity of republican promises in be-
half of a revision of the tariff. But il
the republican campaign managers can
| help it land they think they cam there
will be no ante-election publicity OF
| campaign contributions SO far as they
are concerned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

s-szs4-sss fAs 81. ses ss e-H &. exc!
cheers of the triumphant Foster root
ers when telegraph boy approached
Graves with n message that he was
wanted outside. Quickly he made his
way through the iubilating crowd to
the hall to come face TO face with
Marian.
Forgive me-" he said brokenly. II
tried my best to answer your appeal,
but my vote was not my own. 1t was
q trust Of the people who sent me
heee and j could not be false to
them"
MY appeal Marian clapped her
hands softly. You old darling, |
was SO afraid that You would vote for
Mr.. Bailey. Do you suppose l would
care fer man. who had been false To
his trust? | knew only this morning
why father sent for me. Poor old dad,
1t will break his heart. But. all the
same. you were in the right and l
was so foolishly afraid that you might
be tempted"
Il was for n moment" he confessed.
when 1 saw how anxious you We're
y
| fathers consent it would he with my
own self respect and that | never
could look you in the face again
Robert Woodham came YEARLY from
| the hall. In the last hour he had aged
ten years. Marian caught his arm.
dad, dear" she said gently. Il sent
Nor Mr.. Graves to tell him that would
BARRY him, no matter what you said"
+Revot is in the very air. cried
theSold man.. Il guess l will have to
! dropS. out of politics when even my
| daughter electioneers against me- r"
! Il di5Irt work against you. | just
left it to; Howard" explained Marian.
HE stood the test"
WoodhaM. nodded, and with an arm
4 about the SHOULDERS of each he led the
way TO the apmmittee room. On his
right was his daughter and on his left
the new found Son who had stood the
test. and in hisFheart Woodham was
glad that he had.S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

with a glance directed the young attHr-
ney's gaze. into the galleries.
These rSs. from the four sides of the
hall, and directly above the chair
mans desk sat Marian Woodham. Sh-
had come do5Sn> in answer to her ia.
Tiers telegranSs the night before, and
they entered tie convention hall be-
fore he had explained to her the rea-
son he had sent fosr her
You keep your eye on Graves and
he will vote right" had been her IA
theirs admonition EYour wedding
present will be that hSuse on Maple
street. and you can furESsh it as you
like. III take your husband into the
firm too"
1t was a heavy bride. Fhe house
alone was worth $4,000, and, part
nership with Woodham. Gala &
Creagh would save Graves a weary
struggle. 1t was scarcely to be Won
dered at that her face was white and
wan as she leaned over the balcony
rail and tried TO smile at Graves.
She heard as in a dream the pre-
liminaries. The state chairman placed
Bailey's name in nomination, and hei
| father seconded ii, asking that the
nomination be made unanimous
There WAS Il derisive boot from tho
opposition nj this. and some one nom
mated Dudl-y Foster, and some on'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
The Bible.

The constitution of the United States
guarantees freedom of religion. In this
country church and state are separated.
The American people are voluntarily
religious No competent observer will
doubt that they are profoundly so.
Count the church spires in our cities
and In the country, and the number is
encouraging to those who have the
wisdom to be sure that the religion of
the people is for the good of the coun-
try IF they have no VISION" said a
sage, "the people perish" This is an
eternal truth, as true today as when
first said centuries ago.
One reason the democratic candidate
for the presidency has such a strong
hold on the affections of the people
and is regarded with such high esteem
is that he is known to pc God-fear
ing man. deeply religious, and with his
mind SO impregnated with the teach
ings and texts of the bible that he
QuOtto HUN Tie hOiy DOOh IA hi-
speeches and writings with fire
quency, a force and faculty which
few clergymen can equal.
Bryan is a constant student of the
scriptures. and the American people
who have just called him to the head
ship of his party with unparalleled en-
thusiasm feel more profoundly than il
believed by the superficial the influ
ence of the book which Daniel Web
ster called "a book of faith and bool
of doctrines, and a book of morals, anf
a book of religion, Special revelation
from Cod
And one of the last things written b,
the late Grover Cleveland was letter
to Baltimore minister which is about
10 be incorporated in the introduction
to book by the latter on the "Gospe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23


else made the seconding speech.
There were no other nominations. and
the chairman of the convention direct
ed that the balloting begin
1t was the custom In the -conTen-
ton for the spokesman of each dele
CATION to announce the vote when
the name of his county was called
and the lifeless voice of the clerk
began.
From the first 1t was apparent that
the contest would he close, and as
Crosby county was called there was a
stir through the hall. All the morn
ing there had been rumors that some
of the Foster delegates would go over
to the ring candidate, and Crosby
county had been one of those men
toned. As Graves rose in his place
men moved forward on the edge of
their chairs, and Marian's face went
deadly white.
For a moment Graves stood INSTEAD
lily regarding the blur of faces. in
which AIarans stood out distinctly
Even at that distance he could see
that she was intensely interested, and
the thought that she counted on his
treaeliery hurt for moment, ever
though he realized that it was natural
that she should be Interested in Ihei
fathers success.
To him the time seemed an hour; L
others it seemed Il full minute, though
1T WAS not one-quarter of that time
Then with steady voice Graves an
swered:
Crosby county casts eleven vote;
for the Hon. Dudley Foster
For moment there was the still
ness of house of death. Then ths
ringing cheers broke out, and mo
ment later Damon county, one of this
uncertain quantities. followed Graves
lead and the stampede was started
but not at all in accordance Will
Woodlands plans.
i The hall was still ripSinx With the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
NEWS OF TIE NEIGHBORS
CONTINUED From Page Two.)

There is a large field to the southwest,
distant from this village one to three
miles. A few weeks since r. Somer-
son drilled for coal pm the farm of J.
c. Bailey. A vein of four feet was
found at depth of 80 feet. There is
thinner vein not so deep and it is
about three feet thick. 1t is surmised
by some that this upper vein has been
operated to some extent in former
years. thinking it was the regular vein
The thickness between the two veins
varies In some places it is 80 feet,
and in other about Is feet, and in some
instances but foot or two of slate
lies between. 1t is reported that it is
the intention of this new cmpany to
build railway from the Peoria branch
of the c., R. l. & P. The distance is
not great. but on account of the high
bluffs it will be necessary to follow
one of the several deep rayines, and,
of course, that would make the dis
doubt but therejs large undeveloped
coal field of several hundred acres
The coal is of excellent quality. The
lopening up of this field means big
boom for Coal Valley.
John Schroeder of this place de-
parted on IAN extended trip to New
Mexico via Colorado and other west
fern states.
/ Edward Normoyle of Rock Island
land Mr.. Carol of Chicago, paid a
short visit Tuesday afternoon Mr.
Normoyle drove out to his sons. E. J.
and John of Rural
M. G.. Bedford and j. A. Larson
we're in town on business Tuesday.
john h. Scott made call yester
day Mr.. Scott is out in the interest
o. his candidacy for states attorney
| William Glenn of Rock Island was
m town today. !. Mr. Glenn has beer
tout TO his farm in Henry county.
1t is reported that the convention
of postmasters of Rock Island county
which was to have been held in Rocl
Island the 18th, has been postponed
An announcement will be made of thu
time and place. 1t is desired that al
of the postmasters OF the county at
tend. 1t is the intention when tn,
meeting is held to have some of thu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
To Ereuent Strikes

While there is nd data to be had
upon the subject the chances are that
of the strikes during the
past 30 years could have. been prevent
ed had the employer Spd employees
manifested the same co@mon sense
that either would have Displayed in al
most any other line. The chances are.
too, that many of the PERSONS now suf-
fering from ailments of the stomach.
liver and bowels could have been cured
quickly had they resorted to Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters at the rstisymp
tom. Consider this hint sickly folks.
and be wise in time. One bottle af the
Bitters will convince you beyond all
doubt that it can prevent headache.
nausea. bloating, heartburn, poor 'ap-
petite, dyspepsia, Indigestion. sleep
nessness. costiveneEs and malaria, fe-
yer and ague. The genuine we guaran-
tee absolutely pure. Be sure to try It.
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

Marshall, lot 4, block 3, replat block
8. Island View Heights addition, Rock
Island 81.
E. NJ. Mitchell to John Christensen,
east so feet lot 4, block l, M. Edwards
Second addition, Moline. 81.
Z Jennie Witzenberger to Walter r.
Weaver. lots l, 8, 10, IL and IL, block
s, Original Town of Coal Valley, $3.50.
NJ NJ. Sturgeon to Jennie M. Stur-
geon, lot II. block l, Barth & Bah
cocks addition, Rock Island, ST.
Amelia K Raisch to Mabel E. Hamm,
lot 10, block 2. G. Rodman's addition,
Rock Island, 81.
Mabel E. Hamm to Otto Berner, lot
10, block 2. G. Rodman's addition, Rock
Island, $4,000.
E. II. Stafford to Frank o. Erland-
son, lot 5, block 5, Town of Silvis, ST.
800.
George E. Bailey to Fred r. Pollard.
lot /, William E. Bailey's addition,
Rock Island, 81.
]. l.. Oakleaf to Alice a. Rounds, lot
IS. block s, Acme addition, Moline, ST.
800.
E. H. Guyer to Charles w. Kruger,
lot Is, block 6, Buford & Guyer's addi-
ton, Rock Island. $3.50.
Charles H. Pope to Annie S. Carl
son, lots and 4. block 169, Village OF
East Moline, $3.50
Louis Mosenfelder to Anna Simmons,
lot Is, block 1, Long View Heights adj
dition. Rock Island, $317.75.
Davenport Tile Construction com
pany to William Krombach, lots 5,
and Z, Cornwall's First Woodlawn adj
dition, Moline, 81. ..,-as5
Mary T. Kemp to William Krom
beck, lots 5. and Z. block 1, Corn
walls First Woodlawn addition, Mo
line, 81.
Sheldon Fl. Walker to Francis NJ
Walker. part northeast quarter. north
east quarter, and part southeast quar-
ter. northwest quarter, is. Wv, 81.
| Marshall Kennedy to Carl A. Peter
son. part lot 2. assessors plat, 1861
section s, IL, 1w, 81.
! E. H. Guyer to Cecilia Danielson
lot IA, block II, Buford & Guyer's ad
dition, Rock Island. $3.50.
| Gertrude Wynn and W. E. Wynn
to Alloys Thurner, lot u, George e
Bailey's First addition, Rock Island
I$712 so.
e. H. Guyer to Charles W. Kruger
lot 15 block 6, Buford & Guyer's adj
dition. Rock Island. $3.50.
40. w. Hamler to Swan Lawson, 10
30, block Z, Acme addition, Moline
$3.50.
Charles f. Lindstrand to Il. ii
Guyer, lot 4, block 152, town East Mo
line. $500.
Hazel Lynch to Lena Lynch, lot 10
lHeidemann addition. Rock Island 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
II Can, Be Beat.

The best of all teachers is exper-
fence C. M. Harden, of Silver City,
North Carolina. says: Il find Electric
Bitters does all that's claimed for it.
For stomach, liver and kidney troubles
IL can't be beat. have tried it and
find it most excellent medicine"
Mr.. Harden is right; it's the best of all
medicines also for weakness, lame back
and all run down conditions. Best too
for chills and malaria. Sold under
guarantee by all druggists. SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Lots Of puzzling questions are al
ways bobbing up. For illustration. just
consider the vast amount of money
spent and the long periods of time re-
quired to turn out the lawyers, preach
ers, musicians. and others in the high
er walks of life" while a grocer just
puts on an apron and gets behind a
counter, and there you are. But which
could We most easily get along with
ont?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Regardless of the basis of the rul-
ings in the Standard Oil case. whether
founded on strictly technical law or
otherwise, as between Judge Lands
and Judge Grosscup, the people are
with Judge Landis-even if they don't
count
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Japans new prime minister says
his one aim will be TO preserve the
worlds peace, but thus far he has
not ordered the Japanese navy to
sink itself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Highly interesting, when there is a
collision between battleships, to know
the horsepower of each-like the cali
Der of the revolver that does the dead
ly deed, and the number of fried eggs
the convict consumes before the march
to- the gallows" begins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Being u candidate for the democratic
nomination for representative in the
legislature from the Thirty-third sena
torial district. subject to the decision
of. the primaries of Aug. s, 1 respect
fully solicit the support of my friends
and all those who deem me deserving
and worthy. IL. L. WHEELAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
After Taking.


Notice
The silence?
How could you help it?
Say.
1t is around everywhere
In the highways.
The byways
And the backlot.
Everything Is hushed
And subdued
AS a lady of forty-five summers
Giving consent
To her first
Proposal.
You bump into IL
Mixed with some burnt red paper
Everywhere
You turn,
Silence
Deep. profound
And all pervading,
Treasure IL,
For it is ali that is left
OF our grand,
Glorious
And ear splitting
Fourth of July
Celebration.
vi course
There are a few
Burned fingers.
Shortened thumbs
And bandaged eyes
To help serve as a reminder
OF the day.
But the real
And true hallmark
Which proves that 1t has gone
hence
Is the silence.
Listen.
Isn't it sweet music
After the din
OF the flrecracker.
The toy pistol and the giant tor
pedo?
Before ittis all used up
We feel like saying again.
"Pass the silence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

a Philadelphia girl bought 81 shirt
waists at one time. AR. then people
talk about the women going daffy over
the directoire gown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Where politics makes the least
difference to anybody-down south
the most space in the papers is de-
voted to it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

date for the democratic nomination for
representative from the Thirty third
senatorial district subject to the de-
cision of the democratic voters of the
ton Aug. s. and ask the support of all
who deem me worthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
Proof.
Imarovemsnt suaaes.ea.

She-Woman would have refining
influence in politics.
Hem what way. for instance?
She-Well. if they belonged to a po-
litical party they would carpet the
platform for one thing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

II Minister WI means to live 200
years he will have to be careful
aitout not offending tlH powers that
be at Pekin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

1t was a shame for Judge Lands to
give John d. such scare. and then
keep him in such state of suspense
into the bargain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

1t Is hard TO make both ends NEE,
sometimes, but not nearly so hard as
to make one end meet
The Igirls all forget it is leap year
when the soda fountain blossoms.
Lots of women would just do as they
please If they only knew what to do.
Holdup men don't care a rap who
make the laws as long as they can
break them.
When a man writes a letter to his
affinity he would better let his wife
blue pencil it and save court scandal.
When man gets put out of patience
he is generally put into a temper.
Some people feel so big that they
are Invariably astonished that so
many people can get into the same
room with them.
If you don't lose sleep, you won't
gain worry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Many doctors say that lawn tennis
is the most healthful form of recre-
alton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. ILL., IEn-
tered at the postoffice as second-class
matter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

Boiled down, the simple facts are that
the Standard Oil company has defeated
the government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-23

That Standard Oil decision is horri-
BILE campaign news-simply horrible.