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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
EXPLANATION.

In order to win one of the
prizes given below, read the
article carefully. Write the
name opposite the number of
the firm to whom you think the
article refers. If in doubt as
to who it is, call on or tele-
phone until you find the cor
rect one. They will cheerfuIy
tell you. Be sure and answer
all questions. Do not be in too
big a hurry to get your answer
in. 1t is more important to
have them correct. The last
one received may win the first
prize.
The prizes will be given to
the ones sending to the puzzle
editor of The Argus the first
five nearest correct answers.
The prizes to be given are:
First prize-Lady's or gen
tleman's gold filed watch.
Second prize-Ten dollars in
gold.
Third prize-Five dollars in
gold.
Fourth prize-Three dollars
in cash.
Fifth prize-Two dollars in
cash.
The watch may be seen in
the window of Fred Bleuer's
jewelry store, 1902 Second
avenue.
All answers must be in The
Argus Office not later than 6
D. m, Friday, Oct. 6. Address
or bring all answers to Puzzle
Editor, Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. IS.

What we'll known furniture house
that has been in business less than
rent district. has in this short time
built up a business that is the envy of
its competitors by selling high grade
furniture at moderate prices? They
are agents for the famous Peninsula
stoves and the Pullman davenport.
Their motto IS not how cheap. but
how good Who are they?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
rHE cARs WOULD SPEED REL LEssLY BOWS TIE STRETCH

hooking e travelling crane onto the
car and lifting it from its oCzy bed.
A few pats with q shovel and the trap
was ready for another victim, while
the men from Gilman's stables played
the hose on the car and pushed fl up
a run at the far end OF the vault.
The spIutteriug chauffeur was led
over 20 the temporary court and by
the time the car had been made pre-
sentabIe and restored 10 the surface
ready % proceed the fine OF 800 had
been paid. and the party proceeded
on their way vowing ven geance
In the interval dozen cars had
escaped. but that was 20 be expected
Later on Gilman lad planned to work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 10.

In buying meats nowadays it Is very
important to know where II comes
from. There is a meat market in the
city that everybody knows they do
most of their own killing, and buy only
the best Their famous homemade
sausages are known 10 all. They have
been in business over twenty years.
Have two stores. Their meats are
known for the quality. Who are they?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO.. g.

What piano factory has sold over
two hundred and twenty thousand pia-
nos? This being more than double that
of any other make on the market Quail
ity and low prices being the reason
for this enormous sale. What is its
name and who sells them in this city?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. -.

independence and fortune are most
often secured through systematic saw
inzs deposited in a conservative, yet
progressive savings bank. Name the
Oldest and largest savings bank in the
city with capital. surplus and u-divid-
Cd profits CT more than &425, coo.
Where 5000 people OF Rock Island and
vicinity are depositng their savings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30

10 tell that they were violating the
speed laws. The second hand had
scarcely completed its first revolution
when the bell rang again and the end
Of the mile was recorded.
There was barely time TO spring
the lever before the car shot down
the ramp and into the clay. the trap
section spriugfng back into place just
as q second racer rounded the turn.
This car was making even better
time and was shading so miles an
hour. Benson regarded the car re-
gretfully as il shot part
There's another fellow that would
have been worth $500" he said re-
gretfully. TITS q pity re can't take
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. IL.

If it is going to cramp you to buy
new fall suit, why let it worry you?
There is q firm in the city that can re-
pair and clean your last winters suit
or oyeTcoat so that it will look like
new. They are up-to-date and are
equipped to clean everything. Articles
called for and delivered promptly.
Who are they?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 10.

There is a company in Rock Island
that transacts a large business with
a product that is invisible odorless
nCiseless, tasteless and has no weight
yet is universally used in street, stores,
residences, churches and places OF
amusements. Can you name it?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. %.

To what grocery store do you go
when you fail to find what you want
elsewhere? CWhy not go there in the
first placeD Here you can always find
a choice line of staple and fancy gro
Gerry delicacies of all kinds. fruit and
vegetables in season; their teas and
coffees are nnown as the best Name
them and remember the location. It
will save you unnecessary steps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 49,.

II you need a stove of any descrip-
ton, why not see the large assortment
carried by a certain large dealer who
can save you so per cent on your pur-
chase and you get a stove as good as
new. Here you can also find full
line of new and second hand furniture.
Look at these stoves before buying.
Where is this store located?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 27.

II is always well to have wines and
liquors in the house. especially in case
Of sickness. There is q house IN the
city that carries a full line of import
ed and domestic wines and liquors. at
lowest prices? Has been in business
for many years and are known for
their square dealing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 20.

Do you know the location of the fin
est and most up-to-date saloon in the
city, where you can be served with
every kind Of drink on the calendar?
This man also has another place that
is famous for the lunch that is served
from 9 q. m. until II p. m. What is
the location of the place?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. II.

What well known shoe house in the
city has more than a local reputation
for fitting the feet? That is their bus
mess. They have made ii a study for
many years. They know that their
satisfied customers are their best ad-
vertisements. Who are they?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 10.

What Rock Island clothing store is
gaining the reputation of giving the
best values for the money, having whal
the people want at the price they wish
TO pay and is becoming the most pop
ular young mems store in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. %.

What is the name of the oldest drug
store In the city. 1t has a complete
line of drugs. toilet articles, etc. 1t
has achieved success by its honest and
straightforward dealing. The prescrip-
ton department is especially worthy OF
mention. Only competent pharmacists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 10.

Why worry and grow gray headed
for the need Of a little money? 1t is
our business TO relieve you OF all those
little worries. We will loan you money
on your chattels without trouble or
red tape. Our rates are reasonable.
Who are we and where are we To-
Gated?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30

OSfl i4AS lAdl IT, ~
sHyFE<lA[C muttcred Joel Benson
EiR..a-E as the purple racing
!: I. !. !. :. !. !: !. !. !.
car shot past and the
E~1EM. man who at by The
IA-SlLN chauffeur looked back
,JA--5tN7 20 make = derisive
NIIEsI gesture.
40 That chap know
~ that l had q rope"
~ . ~ he went on. and he
goes and puts
sword on the front OF his ding fan
Gsed machine and cuts brand new
rope on me"
Use a chain" suggested Henry
Gilman. 70 whom the remarks had
been addressed and who had come
down to the gate or his handsome
park TO watch the fun.
I'm "a. for the chain" he added
generously. Il tell vow. constable
the automobiles should 10 suppressed
~ law-Dot licensed " IL, sir"
faint a bah rs that" asserted
Benson, mindful q the fact that the
auto craze had Increased his revenues
some 500 per cent
He received percentage Of the
fires The Eayvi',e road was famous
through the state as a most hazard
GUS passage for speedy -ars. and for
This reason the autOists throucci the
road and delighted In going SO lgzr
thar the Covst8H. "a nd his assistants
dared not stop them
Iust beyond G1yville was the
county line. ard once there they were
s.-:s from arrest.
Their actions were driving Benson
20 despair. lie IVES able 10 arrest
only the occasional stranger who had
10; been warned Of he trap and in
tho last few months his arrests had
been reduced "a third 90 the normal
number. though never before had
there been 81 many instances OF speed
violations
Gilman felt more than a passing
interest in the matter. though he en-
.-yCd none OF tho proceeds Of the ar
rests. His beautiful par adjc;ne-
,nC road and the ve.vsty lawns were
cray with dust VIII \he trees suE-
EssrCd a drawing H. charcoal 50 black
were trunk and leaves
It's getting So that have 20 keep
the windows closed" he complained
when -ha windows are opened nv
s-IJy has 20 UC SWEET twice q day
How can conduct my experiments
v.tE = gill In the place sweeping
twice a Cays The other DAY she
sr7egr o-t e drawing C 3 new airship
.-u ,efoTe ! realized nay loss il was
tlrJwn ir tie fire"
The constable IoGEed 70 retort that
* would le well were all Of the Gil
r--u inventions consigned TO the
.-LCs
Ever since Gilman had invented a
p1tent egg stampeT that would stamp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 80.

What is the name and location OF
the largest cigar store in the city?
The recognized headquarters for smok-
ers; where you can always find a full
line of cigars. tobacco. pipes, and
smokers supplies Of every description;
also all magazines and papers. They
have the largest billiard and pool room
in the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. IL.

Who is the largest and only indie
pendent union label tailoring establish
ment west of Chicago selling $500 TO
$500 suits and overcoats? Where are
they located?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 90.

What is the name of the largest cleo
trio construction supply house in tho
city? Garry d full line of electric sup
plies and are prepared to give you an
estimate on wiring and cquipping your
home, store or factory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 20.

What well known cigar store loca-
ted on a prominent corner, was re
Gently bought by two young men OF
the city, who will carry a full line Of
cigars tobaccos, and smokers sup
plies2 They are anxious to meet all
their friends, and solicit your trade.
What is their nance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 6.

What Rock Island photographer makes
a specially of home portraitures?
Have you seen his work? His prices
are not high. Ask him. You Will
want yours taken that way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 81.

What Is it?-It is made in Rock Is
land; is good to drink; is recommend
ed by doctors as a tonic. VIII be de-
Iivered 10 your home if ordered. Who
makes it?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30

Name the largest retail coal COM
pany in the city. who are prepared at
all times to deliver you the coal that
you want On short notice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. Z.

OF course It IS very gratifying to
many ladies to say that they bought
their hat at -- and they
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30

paid q good round price for It, had TO
for expenses are high.
There is a fine and up 10 date MIL
IneTy store not a great way on Sec
ond avenue on a street car line op-
Grated by a lady Of many years exper-
fence who has small expense and will
be able to save you money on that
new fall hat. Better see her before
buying. What's the name and loca-
tiOn2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 8.

Nothing can be more provoking than
poor laundry work. There is a laun-
dry in the city which Outranks all
others in the quality of its work.
1t thoroughly cleans every article,
does not return hem wrecks of their
former selves but sweet. clean and
whole. They have the only collar turn
ing machine in the city which does
away with roughness. If you try this
laundry once you will have no other.
Who are they?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30

regularly. This bank has recently add
ed a commercial department and is
equipped TO give the best of service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 2.

Name the largest store in this Sec
ton OF the country. a stores in one
where you can buy anything that i'm
agination can hit upon. They have
everything for the household, farm or
road. Its business methods are shown
by its wonderful growth and popular
ity.
NO. 3.
What is II that makes the finest
present for cold weather that you
could possibly give TO your mother.
wife, sweetheart or daughter?
Who in the city carries a complete
line and is able to satisfy from the
low 10 the highest-and at prices to
suit all? Where is he located?
NO. 4.
Name the bank that, in your opinion,
has done more for the upbuilding of
Rock Island than any of it's competi-
tors; the bank that has enlarged it's
present quarters twice in the past
eight years, and in making alterations
and improvements employed only local
contractors and local labor.
NO. 5.
We have been having some very
fine weather and it has not been nee
essary 10 think of coal but the time
sc
will be needed. Don't delay, just place
your order with the company that is
able to I'LL ii at the earliest possible
moment, giving you what you order.
Who are they?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. l..

What firm In the city has advertised
that If you get it at ----- it is
rfCbf7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. 20.

What is the name Of the best known
mems shoe sold in the city? Who
sells them, and where are they loca-
ted?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. "a.

A large manufacturing concern pro-
duces a product that every housewife
should use. and no modern home is
complete without Il. II s.
10 cook any other
(Fill in the blauks).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
Puzzle Contest--T hirty-Five Dollars Free

are allowed to dispense. The checking
system employed renders errors inn
possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
BY ELSIE ENDICOTT.

DISH ding that fcl'cr, +"
muttcred Joel b uslu
as the purp e racing
car shot past and the
man who at by the
chauffeur looked back
20 make = derisiye
gesture.
THAT chap know
that | had . rope"
he went on. and he
goes and puts 8
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-30
NO. IS.

Gill in the blanks).
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09
Ell Paso' S Friend Elected

70 OTHER CHOICE president National Irrigation congress could
~ have given general the people Of the west as the
election of Senator Nwands IS an old
times has long been familiar with
special irrigation problems than rendered US notable
presidency of the great national organization
trestou o. sectional considerations
as he was one OF the
earliest reclamation act itself bears ms
not claim to have had more than snare the 5
present plan
without cooperation Of president @
the foremost agents OF the
pressing through had to powerful oPun
@
always national Of the problem
t congressman they small constituencies they
Tor
whole country and it
the Great Basin less tn
maintained his position leadership
breadth to national Po
TOO oIten no
-
Democrat but he is extremely Tadlca or
thinking" that regarded
policy ne has never
public
with his acknowledged leadership
affecting especially the west but beang on
caste progress prosperity.
Of well
ose
to
to be
hOnOd itself choosing him Tor It's ezeu
head
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09
Bright Outlook For Business

EPORTs from over
southwestern metrop
oils breaking ali previous records New Orleans
and Texas cities City, report heavy business
favorable and
timstc
short the merchants all
Collections
not I'D to presents study
Will all
tendency anfests
in situation.
delivery and the upward tendency of prices of
devopmental
the ! gtt o
in steady,
'front.'
Hbby foreign policy government
virtue
insult attack
Can anybody here raise Reyes? Ung to the Anybody Here
KeHy?O
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09
IA Years Age To-
From Ths Herald OF dav.
THIS Date 1897 Ooy

f J. Rogers is here from Barstow
A. NJ Friend left this morning for
Denver.
from TOyah.
J. schapper went on a visit TO KAN
sas City this morning.
Auditor Bond. OF the T P. railroad,
has returned to Dallas.
Mr. Huber, Of the smeIter. has gone to
Kansas City on business.
H. l. Newman has returned from
business trip TO St Louis.
Mrs. Howard Thompson returned this
noon from a northern trip.
Mrs. Pelfrey and family have moved
TO this city from Las Cruces.
H Peck, of the Big four. and wife,
came In this morning over the T. P.
Park Pitman. MaUry Edwards, W. H
futile and c. A Jones have gone hunt
ing
One carload of tobacco was sent down
into Mexico yesterday and two cars OF
flour brought over to this side
Secretary J. A. Happier, Of the inter
national boundary commission, and
wife, left today for Washington.
Mrs. George Gaiennie and her sister.
Miss Evelyn Carnal, have gone to La
Compile, Ind, their former home, on a
visit.
Mrs AIcMurray, wife Of engineer Nc
day from san AIarcial and viii visit
with friends in town
W. G. Villas. brother Of DR.. Villas. OF
this city. arrived here during the morn
ing from Lake City, Mimi. and VIII
spend the winter with his brothers
family.
Il. +. Kettler. the new vice president
of St Clements chapter Of the Broth
erhOOd of ST. Andrew, left Saturday to
spend Christmas with relatives at TaE-
Tor. Texas.
Two rooms in the Wells-FargO build
ing have been rented by St Clements
and win be used TO house the local
chapter of the Brotherhood OF St An
drew. One room viii be used as a
sleeping apartment, and the other as
an office
The weekly meeting Of the Y. NJ c.
A. Literary club was held last night
at which the subject for debate was;
Resolved, That the Mexican war was
justlfiable" The alternatives were
awarded the decision.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09
Verdict On the Maine

n OR don't that the Maine blown
e have been made
Of Of divers and
now based Of study Maine fully uncovered in
DOUBT
Ma vasbO own the outside
that Responsible
Spanish officer Of high rank civil military was IS believed to have had
suiOr the ship but without the sanction or
in blowing
that
the people of series of just demands by
o.
blowing up of terrible tragedies the
worlds history history say, responsible Spanish
o. cognizant of the plot
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09
By DR..
Madison
c.
Peters
Success Talks To Men and Boys
The Romance Of Perseverance

kept at it. NY time will come my
time will come" 1t did come. He pro-
duced one of the master classics in the
English language
Darzvin's Patience Won.
Darwin spent A years collecting his
facts on the action of the earth worm
in the formation of the mold
Plato wrote the first sentence in his
Republic" nine times before il suited
him.
Carlyle went 20 times over the con-
fused records of The Battle of Nase-
by" to be quite sure as to the topOS-
raphy.
Gibbon rewrote the first chapter Of
THE Decline and Fall Of the Roman
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09

~HE romance centering about per-
severance is the most facinat-
4 ing in history it is the states
mans brain. the warriors sword. the
lawyers toga. the inventors secret, the
scholars open sesame. the driving force
which enables the human engine 10
reach the Grand Union Station OF sue
Daniel Webster. the most eloquent
defender and eXpounder OF the , <4IneII-
can constitution. I'm his first et1orL al
defamation in Exeter academy was
ilure-embarrassed, he fell into
tears. ,-
Henry Clay, who held listening sem N
ates in rapt admiration, when at ~
years of age in a debating society at
Lexington, he arose and said, IN MS
confusion. Gentlemen Of the jury, he
could go no farther ENCOURAGED 10y
the poiiteness Of the chairman he tried
again eXclaiming. Gentlemen OF the
Jury" and sat down. The third at
teuDt resulted in such success that his
reputation was made as a speaker anu
in nine years from that time ne was
United States senator from hentucky'
Sheridan's Failure.
Richard Brfnsley Sheridan, one OF
England's foremost orators, IN his mai
den speech hOpelessly broke down, but
muttered: It's in me, ana VIII come
out" 1t did come out.
DisraeIi in his first attempt to speak
in the house of commons, broke down
and when he was ANONYMOUSLY hOOted
he shouted. The day viii come when
YOU viii hear me- The day came and
for 80 years he was one of the con-
trolling powers IN European politics
THEIRS, the great French statesman and
orator said. Il have been beaten, bur
not cast down" after making com
plete failure Of his first speech in the
chamber of deputies. he declared, "a
defeat is as useful as d victory"
HawthOrne's Scarlet Letter" took 90
years of drudgery. murmuring as he
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09
Safety From Panic

Yearly school building Friday
~ perfect following accident in
application of the drill in this
emergency Of children good deal Of satisfaction and
safety
Of
who
Chicago nothing
public safety
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09
One Minute Sermon
Written For The FL Paso Herald.

OF p nakeh
A gCod word trve am maketh glad
The Of count
here 5 no $ o
Wh cam aiv o a
oyOusn and cheer IN
ord o his s
And he a
walks
he
o good
Spread apTine and rlth and max The
a ace for to live and
Toward the Truth that God would have know.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09
One-Sentence Philosophy
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
lChFoaro News D

A Iwoman never realizes how awk-
ward her husband is until he attempts
to pass things TO guests at the dinner
table.
Perhaps an open coUntenance may be
all right. but people who are never able
TO keep their mouths closed are all
wrong.
Fools in glad rags are often permit
ted to rush in where unlaundered
hoboes would be knocked down and
dragged out
Beware of people who pat you on the
back They may be looking for an Op-
portunity to kick your feet from under
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09
Ell PASO HERALD
EDITORIAL AND
MAG AZINE PA &c
[ JSc V,rrs Denatured Poem

THE husband walked the floor
listened fro to his
the blues and
"Au
washed and baked" he murnnured in Tesentfu
"darned stockings MY nards ached, and
all dos leep;i m dodge that
all they'd often
would
heart. her
and a Onei
Of the blink;
it desola hbands drink"
Copyright 1911. by George Matthews Adams COaeI leHo<
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09
Pots and Kettles

governor Pedro UnOa jail in Her
insulting lSaderO The
The becoming
nsnt placed peneniary
yng States" minister "Yes said the
instead WELL replied the
Of cultured Mexico
dy being taken off the train by the people
luds
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-09
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
New York Press)

The more you reform people the
more they will need it again.
Philosophy is a check that you think
is good till you go to cash it.
What makes a mother so proud Of
her child is she wouldn't be If it was
anybody else's-
Tell a girl how beautiful she is and
she will be likely to believe everything
else you tell her.
There's hardly any surprise so pleas
ant as when you are expecting visitors
for them not to be able to come.