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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-15

While the later generations of the
Astor family have added largely 10
the vast wealth now possessed by that
family, the founder OF this great for
tune was a German-the first John
Jacob Astor--who was born in Heidel-
berg in 1868. and emigrated TO this
country landing in Baltimore IN 1884.
Almost Immediately upon his arrival
in America be began the gigantic OPP
.erations which were 10 have a far
reaching effect upon the young repub-
lie Upon starting tor America it is
said that all he possessed was a suit
of clothes and about S75. $25 of which
went for steerage passage.
From Baltimore he went 20 New
York. where he arranged for tenn
porary home In the house of an honest
baker. He earned his board ana lodg-
ing by working for the baker. until
he obtained position with kind
hearted old Quaker" his principal duty
being beating furs day after day, SUM
mer and winter. His pay was 81 a
week and he worked hard. 1t was his
Introduction To the fur business. and
the commencement of the largest for
tune ever accumulated by single in
dividual in America up TO half cen
tury ago.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-15

and business sentiment
win quickly become more normal and
more hopeful.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-15
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

Have you overwOrlSed your nervous sys-
tenn and caused trouble with your kid
neys and bladder? Have you pains ir
loins, side, back and bladder? Have you
a llabby appearance of the face, and I'M
der the eyes? A frequent desire to pass
urine? If so, Williams Kidney Pills will
cure you-Druggist, Price soc.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Props. Cleveland. Ohio
For Sale at vaStblnder q Read, Su-
-erior Pharmacy. Eagle Drug Store.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-15

William Waldorf Aston son of
John Jacob Astor. with his vast for
tune, deserted America 10 make his
home i'm England, in 1890, adding con-
siderable To his wealth i'm American
railroads. and, since going to England,
ia journalism.
John Jacob Astor, a great grandson
of the founder of the Astor estate, is
the son OF the late William Astor.
Upon the death of his father he in
heTited an estate variously estimated
at from s1OO.OOO.OOO to S2OO.OOO.OOO. He
is the only member of the wealthy ia
mily whose interests are associated
with the country which gave the vast
Aston wealth it's birth, Mr.. Astor has
been notable. aside from the accumula-
ton of money. in literary and mechan-
zeal work He has made several val
liable inventions and is the author of
"a Journey in other Worlds"
The corporations ip which he is in
terosted have total capitalization of
more than $2OO,O0O.O0O. He is direc-
tor in more than a score of the most
substantial companies in New York
City
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-15

In 1855, with few dollars capital
he set up for himself. in the fur bust
ness in little house on Water street
New York. He traded with the In
dams and accumulated money rapid
~. He then began trading with China,
and his first ship sailed for that coun-
try in 1900, and his share Of the profits
amounted to $4,000. This was the be-
ginning of his splendid commercial
transactions with the orient. This
business he carried on for many years.
and as his Chinese trade developed his
enterprise increased
In 1900 John Jacob Astor was worth
$4,000 accumulated in the fur trade.
His tastes were plain and simple. and
his chief luXuries were a pipe and a
mug of beer. He was I'M active BUSH
ness in New York city for forty six
years. but toward the end of the year
1889 he began to withdraw from COM
mercial life and undertook no new
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-15

a party fund. Thus two great steps
toward popular government were taken
on one day.--Detroit Journal
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-15
Fortune of the AstOr Family


enterprises. Upon his death. nine
years afterward. four-flfths OF his es-
tate went to his son. William u. AS
tor.
William ID. Aston was given lib
eral education. and was a remark
able exception TO the rule that rich
mems sons squander IN extravaganza
what their fathers have acquired by
hard work. To the large fortune left
him by his father was added 100000
left him by his uncle. and he managed
the estate so well that at his death
In 1875 he left at least S2OO,O0O,0OO to
his two sons, John Jacob and William
Astor.
John Jacob Astor. by continual pur-
chase and Improvement of real estate
In the most desirable quarters of New
York city, at the time of his death
i'm 1880 was the largest holder of real
estate i'm the metropolis Instead OF
real estate William Astor devoted most
of his business attention to railroad
development, I'm which he was success
full.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
new STRUCTURE
GROWING NICELY
Blake Specially Co. Hopes
Soon to Be in Enlarged
Quarters.
FOUNDATION is FINISHED
Building in West End of City for
Prosperous Concern Is of
Value to Rock Island,

Work on the new $4,000 structure
to be erected by the Blake Specially
company of this city, which was be-
gun about two weeks ago. is progress
ing rapidly. the foundation having
been completed, and it is expected
that the building will be completed by
Dec. l. When the company takes up
quarters in the new structure, another
large and prosperous manufacturing
plant will have been added to the large
list of local concerns, and will be do
ing its share in attracting attention to
this city as manufacturing center.
IN THE WEST END.
The building. which is TO be con-
structed of concrete and brick, is to
be located near the Table Oil Cloth
works in the west end of the city.
The foundry is to be S0X10O and the
machine shop 75xS0 The Blake Spe-
cialty company has heretofor e been
forced to have a great part Of its fOun-
dry and machine work done at various
plants in the three cities, as the shop
al 2410 Third avenue is inadequate to
turn out the work fast enough TO sup
ply the large and growing demand.
The company manufactures plumb
ing specialties, among their leaders be-
ing floor drains, testing and clean-out
plugs, test rs, bends, etc. Since the
organization OF the concern, some two
and one-half years ago, the volume OF
business has been steadily augmented.
no
New York 10 San Francisco and from
Duluth TO New Orleans; in fact. every
state in the union buys from them.
Rave EXPORT TRADE.
Several tons of their specialtes are
shipped monthly to the Philippine is
lands, and their trade in Canada is
very extensive. There are four sales
men on the road at the present time,
besides a large number of men work
ing en- commission. The firm employs
at present close to 50 men, and when
the new building is taken possession
of the force will probably be doubled
The firm has a standing order for coo
clean-out plugs a week from firm in
Kansas City and New Orleans also
buys largely. The output will be quad
rupled with the increased facilities af-
forded by the new quarters.
BOOSTING THE CITY.
The building operations are under
the direction of Cornelius Buckley.
With the enlarged quarters, the in
creased facilities, the employing of
larger force OF men and the conse-
quent larger output. the Blake Spe-
cialty company will take its place
among the prominent manufacturing
concerns of this city, and will place its
shoulder to the wheel in the game
to boost Rock Island. The officers of
the company are: John T. Shields.
president; John D. Blake, vice presi-
dent, and NJ. c. Shields, secretary and
treasurer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
NEW" SUNSET" TRAINS
FAST AND BEAUTIFUL

Modern travel already luxurious, is
TO be made even more so by the South
ern Pacific Sunset route. Plans for
new train to run twice weekly be-
tween New Orleans and Los Angeles
and San Francisco call for cut of 80
hours in the running time between the
two points. The new schedule, with
its attendant comforts, has been
brought about by the heavy winter
travel between the two points on the
Sunset route, and to care for this new
equipment is now being built in the
Pullman shops at Chicago.
The trains will be all steel. The cars
will be of latest design and will con-
tain every comfort now in use on the
fastest and best equipped trains. and
many new conveniences in addition.
The dust and dirt of transcontinental
travel will be eliminated as much as
possible by the installation of vacuum
cleaners that will do away with the of
fensive brushing up of dirt in the cars.
At all terminals the trains will be Civ
en- telephone connections and travellers
will be enabled to talk with friends in
the city without leaving the cars.
Service on the Sunset Limited" will
begin Dec from New Orleans and
the following day from San Francisco.
The trains will leave New Orleans at
1890 noon Mondays and Thursdays of
each week and arrive in Los Angeles
a 9:15 p m. every Wednesday AMI
Saturday, and in San Francisco at II
a m the following DAYS
on the eastern trip trains will leave
San Francisco at $50 p. m. Tuesdays
and Saturdays. Los Angeles at $50 4.
m. the following days and arrive in
New Orleans at 7:30 p. m every Fri
day and Tuesday. The running time
between Los Angeles and New Orleans
will thus be cut to Sc hours and 80
minutes and between San Francisco
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02

on this score was received yesterday
by Mr. Worthington, who has charge
of the meet here. Ely has probably
done more TO advance the science of
aviation than any other of the present
day aviators. Witmar is one of the
most noted of altitude flyers, his pres
ent record being 5000 feet. Nothing
is too dangerous for either of these
men to attempt. Ely has made a num-
Der of flights for the United States
army and navy. Probably his most
noted feat was his flight from San
Diego to the deck of the United States
warship Pennsylvania. And also his
flights over the Qualifications at Charles
ton. S. c., and dropping bombs in
them, showing what could have been
done in times of war. There will be
daily flights, rain or shine, at Subur-
ban island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02

ably not been put forth before. Judg-
! ing by this, it would almost seem as
( if man is developing new color
sense. Taupe and moleskin gray
with coral or rose is prime favorite,
many dainty frocks for evening wear
presenting this com bination. The
new rich shade called kings blue ap-
pears on many of these dresses
either for the tunic or the skirt I'M
der the tunic or in applied trim
mings on the collar and cuffs. Kings
blue is much used with black, one
| charming gown seen having a petit
coat Of blue satin showing beneath
the center opening Of a long narrow
tunic of black chiffon cloth sweep
| ing to the hem of the underskirt A
row of small black buttons is plac-
ed down the front of the tunic
which is open from the knees down
! A chic dress has an overblouse
and straight overskirt of gray vel
ours over kings blue satin. The
satin shows down the front of both
waist and skirt, giving almost the
effect of a long coat, gathered in
slightly under folded girdle about
the waist.
Many of the new gowns are of
taffeta silk. In fact, Paris is said
to be taffeta-mad and the old-time
favorite again reigns supreme. Taf-
feta dresses are now considered the
correct thing for all occasions by the
leaders of fashion. They are seen
! in all colors, but the very newest
l.
taffeta. A pretty imported gown is
of purple and corn-silk yellow
changeable taffeta, purple in any
shade still holding its own in the
worlds affections. This dress is a
one-piece suit, skirt and waist
slightly gathered into a cord finish
about the waist. The narrow skirt
is finished with two raws of ruching.
one around the bottom, the other
about six inches above il. A deep
lace bertha, pointed back and front,
trimmed the waist, and the sleeves,
below the fancy caps, extended well
down over the wrist
The new sleeves are long. Ac-
cording to the latest dictum short
sleeves are passe. They may be as
fancy as you like-you may have
two or three sleeves of various
lengths and materials sewn into the
same armhole, but the undermOst
one must be long and close fitting.
The frillings, quilting, ruchings or
whatever you choose to call them,
seen on these Paris dresses are the
latest word in trimming They are
used on eveTything-dresses jack
cts. scarfs and even hats. Old ladies
will know how 10 make them for
they were a popular fad in the days
of our grandmothers. The goods is
cut in strips varying from an inch
and a half to two inches and a half
in width, as if for very narrow ruff
fes. The edges are pinked or firing
ed and the quaint trimming is gath
cred or pleated very full and ap
piled. to the garment by one or two
rows of stitching at the middle.
Sometimes three rows of this ruch-
ing are used on dress skirts at quite
a little distance apart. one at the
bottom, another at the knee and the
third between the knee and the hip. |
Little separate jackets of taffeta
to slip over thin dresses on cool fall
evenings are deliberately trimmed
with ruchings. These jackets are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
A Skin Tightener
To Reduce Wrinkles
(From Popular Medicine).

IOiI ODuldl AithtNlilCJs
In beauty culture, as In the treat
ment Of disease, the tendency now
adays is TO seek the removal of
causes, rather than to treat symp-
toms or effects. In the matter of
wrinkles, for instance, we know that
the lines or burrows are caused by
the skin becoming loose in places,
so it does not perfectly fit the flesh
beneath. The skin then wrinkles
or says. Naturally the proper thing
to do is to tighten the skin-make
il fit-then there's no room for lines,
wrinkles and folds, and no surplus
skin to sag or bag.
The best known formula for the
purpose is: Saxolite, one ounce, in
one-half pint witch hazel. Use as a
wash lotion The effect is truly re-
markabIe, especially as results are
Ask the druggist for
the powdered saxolite. which dis
solves more quickly than any other
form.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02

and New Orleans to 30 hours and 50
minutes, or less than three days for
the trip that now takes more than four.
The time of the two trains has been
gagged so that direct and quick connec-
ton will be made at both ends of the
route with ocean steamships.
The service when inaugurated will
be unique departure in railroad his
tory. The trains will be different from
any other in the United States; the
equipment of the latest and best. and
every care will be taken for the safe
~ of passengers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02

made of bright colored taffeta and
have the fronts extended in long tabs
which are crossed surplice fashion
and tied at the back in bow.
To go back TO the dresses-tor
are they not engrossing the Thoughts
of womankind at this season?-they
are all in one piece this season, waist
and skirt sewed together under
soft folded belt. Many Of them are
closed in front, too, a welcome bit of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
Face Paint Tabooed;
Remove Skin Instead

"A few years ago only one class
of women painted their faces" says
Dolly Madison in Chicago News 1T
was a sign of social ostracism and
was tabooed in refined circles. The
custom has become so universal we
must admit il is to be depIored and
to be shelyed as soon as possible"
How foolish to seek artificial
beauty" of this sort. obnoxious from
artistic and moral standpoints, when
il is so easy TO obtain a truly nat
ural complexion by the use of ordi-
nary mercolized wax. Mercolized
wax. obtainable at any drug store, is
so effective. non-injurious and mex
pensive no one need think OF using
anything else for the purpose. APP
piled like cold cream at night and
washed off in the morning. it at once
begins TO show its remarkable rejuv-
enating effects. II gently absorbs the
lifeless surface skin in tiny particles,
showing the fresher. livelier. beauti-
full underskin. Naturally IL takes
with it all surface defects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
AT THE ILLINOIS.

Frank G. King and Chic Perkins head
the company presenting the new three
act farce, Billy" at the Illinois to-
night. They are assisted by - other
farceurs. George Cameron is the au-
thor of the play, which kept New York
laughing all through last summer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
Csustic.

Delighted Mamma - 90 professor.
what do You think Of little Arthur as
vioIinist? Professor like the way
be puts the fiddle back into the case
Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
ELY AND WILMER ARE
TO FLY AT SUBURBAN
All Arrangements Completed for EN-
hibition Here Next Saturday
and Sunday.

Aviators Eugene Ely and c. G. Wit
mar both of international fame as
exhibitions at Suburban island next
Saturday and Sunday Definite word
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
How to Gain Flesh
,cSCCGCC0CESc3C CC0O00OO0t

a simple but sure way TO increase
the weight, it is asserted by several
well known physicians. is to take reg
ularIy for several months one or two
3Rrain hypo- nuClane tablets after each
meal These little tablets have the dis
tinguished merit of increasing the red
and white corpuscles. aiding digestion
and promoting assimilation and alb
sorptiOn OF the elements in the food
which go to make blood and solid It's
sues. They are Obtainable in sealed
packages from physicians and well
stocked apothecary shops.
Blackburn's Pain-Away-Pills relieve
severest headache, neuralgia, etc. All
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
THE EMPIRE.

Daily vaudeville performances at
800 and Sis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
THE MAZE STIC.

Daily vaudeville performances at
2:3O and 8:15.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
The Theatre
THE ILLINOIS

Oct. 2.-"Billy"
Oct. 1O.-George Damerel and Ruth
PEBBLES in The Heartbreakers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02
GRAND. DAXENFORT.

Oct. 9.-Kyrle Bellew.
Oct. 13.-Walker Whiteside.
Oct 19.-Ethel barrymore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02

Happiness is the natural flower OF
Brooks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02

Dainty French frocks are now be-
ing SHOWN by the leading modistes,
and the woman is hard to please who
cannot md something to her taste in
the bewildering array. The gowns
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02

G. =. Rutland. of Philadelphia,
will leave that city next June in an
attempt TO cross The Atlantic in q
motor boat The little craft is now
being built at St Mich-els. Md. A
volunteer crew OF six men viii <
company him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-10-02

are all the latest models exhibited at
the openings in Paris on the 18th of
August.
Such a display of beautiful tints
and exquisite color schemes has prob
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-03-24
CURE THAT SORE THROAT

Sore throat is Inflammation of the
mucous membrane Of the throat, and
If this membrane happens to be at all
sensitive a predisposition to sore
throat will exist.
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic is both a
preventative and q cure for sore
throat because it possesses extraor-
binary cleansing, healing and germi-
cidal qualities. Just a little in a glass
Of water, used as a gargle, will quick
ly relieve all and strengthen
the uco membrane Of the throat,
and thus overcome all tendency to
sore throat.
Paxtine Is far superior to liquid an
tiseptics or Peroxide for all toilet and
hygienic uses.
Paxtine may be obtained at any
drug store, rs and SOC a box, or sent
postpaid upon receipt Of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Masa
Send for a free sample.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-03-24
DENATURED SUGAR FOR CALF
Found to Form Valuable and Econom-
icaI Addition to Skim Milk-Re-
suit Of Experiment.

It has been found that denatured
sugar forms a valuable and economi-
cal addition to skim milk for calves.
D%enatured sugar is sugar to which
various ingredients have been added
for the purpose Of rendering 1t unfit
for human consumption. 1t Is claimed
that, contrary to general belief, it
does not have an injurious effect on
the digestive organs; on the contrary,
that it's solubility renders it more d.
gestible, and hat 1t has a high food
value. The amount fed at first is
one ounce per quart of skim milk. and
1t is claimed that it can be fed to
calves ten days after birth without
danger. At first not over 3k ounces
is given at a feeding, but afterwards
the amount may be raised to "
ounces per quart of skim milk.
OF two lots of four calves each fed
on skim milk supplemented by starch
and denatured sugar, as an expert
ment, the respective profits averaged
1892 per calf in the lot fed sugar and
'$6.12 in the lot fed starch. The calves
were kept an average Of IS days.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-03-24

to feel better when / had taken only
one bottle of Compound, but kept on
as l wa afraid to stop too soon."-Mrs.
SADIE MULLEN, 272S N. B. St., Ell
wood, Ind.
Why will women take chances with
an operation or drag out q sickly,
half -hearted existence, missing three
fourths Of the JOY Of living, when they
can find health in Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
For thirty years it has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
has cured thousands of women who
have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, Inflammation.
liberation, fbroid tumors, irregulari-
ties, periodic pains, backache, indiges-
ton, and nervous prostration.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound will help YOU
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass, for advice. Your letter
will be absolutely CONFIDENTIAL
and the advice free.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-03-24
CARING FOR THE "DRY" COWS
No Profit in Allowing Animals to Run
Down In Flesh During Winter
Should Have Grain.
(By w. NJ. KELLEY

tBy w. NJ. Kelley
/ know dairymen who do not feed
shippers or dry cows any grain food
during the winter until they freshen
late In the winter or early spring.
This may be a cheap way of roughing
them through the winter, but such
methods have never returned a profit
on the writer's farm.
l know that 1T seems a loss to feed
dry cows, but 1t is not so much a ques-
ton as to whether a farmer can af-
ford to feed them grain as it is
whether or not he can afford to have
them become run down in flesh an
be unable to give a good yield of milk
after they freshen In the spring.
TWO pounds Of good wholesome
grain food a day to each Gov will help
wonderfully and in connection with
good ensilage and clover hay will main
tain her in very good condition.
We have found early cut clover hay
one of the best winter feeds for dairy
cattle. We have often changed from
clover to timothy hay and invariably
eAC yiSiu vi Hllh WOulu ldll Oh.
Well cured clover hay comes nearer
to being a balanced food than any
other one crop we grow on our farms.
If the COW could hold enough clover
hay we would not need to feed any
thing else, but she likes a variety and
does decidedly better when fed ensil-
age with her clover hay. Corn ensil-
age adds palatability and succulence
to the ration and makes it easier to
masticate and digest than dry fodder.
The silo is also a great saver of la
Dor and barn room and four tons of
corn ensilage a be stored in the
space occupied by one ton of hay.
The dairyman who is without a
silo to provide succulence during the
winter months Is certainly up against
q hard proposition.
The New era-leader. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1911-1912, 1911-03-24
Syphon for Cream.

byphon is then placed in position with
the short leg in the milk bottle and
the long leg in the cup. BY squeez-
Ing the rubber bulb the cream is suck
ed up and pumped into the cup. 1t
Is necessary, of course, to watch the
line Of cream so that the pumping can
be stopped as soon as it is all removed.
This method is a big improvement in
skimming the milk with a spoon, a pro-
ceding which cannot be done If the IL
uuid is in bottles.