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The new era., 1911-12-28
Nav Auto MetIx. Power.

Automobiles in England-they call
them motorists over there-are much
interested in the success Of an inven-
tion known as solid PETROL" or gaso-
line in little bricks. Its exact compo-
sition is. OF course. q secret It con-
tains so per cent. of ordinary gasoline.
a percentage of soapy matter. and
one per cent. of foreign substance
which gives 1t solidity. A small block
Of It ID said to be equal to gallon
Of liquid motive power, and its In
ventors say that enough to propel q
car 1900 miles can be carried in q lit
tie box on the running board Of the
machine.
The new era., 1911-12-28
with Tact.

"How did they break che news of
her sudden bereavement to his wife?"
ut was done with considerable tact
and with every precaution to tighten
the blow. Her lady friend selected
for the task. said to her. Il have some
bad news for you. Hilda. about James.
but it might have been . great deal
worse. 1t certainly is blessing you
put OF getting your summer outfit.
for you will look simply stunning in
widows weeds.
The new era., 1911-12-28
no Re 1aken Seriously.

Take advantage Of your opportuni-
ties. but don't take advantage" of
them.
1t seldom requires very strong
levee to withstand flood Of generos-
ity.
You can't convince an average man
that he isn't a little above the av-
erage.
He who knows who to make much
of little generally hase something to
spare.
Sometimes when you say writer is
beyond his depth. 1t simply means he
is beyond your depth.
When you begin to suspect a fault
in yourself you may be sure it is quite
plain to others.
Most of us feel that we could have
done great things il it hadn't been
for the little things.
The new era., 1911-12-28
Why He Wanted to Go Home.

A man who takes his vacation in
northern Michigan every summer
brought back to Cleveland the other
day man-servant who had never
been in a city before. The sights and
scenes along Euclid avenue impressed
him peculiarly. Recently he went to
his employer and said:
"Mr. Ebergardt. guess Ill have to<
go back home"
"Why, Jim. haven't we treated you
well here?"
"Yep-treatmetns all right. But I'm
scared about my health"
"Are you sick, Jim?"
"Nope But l seen four funerals
goin' past this house today. and guess
Cleveland amt healthy town"
The new era., 1911-12-28
A PuzxiAr.

Mrs. Gaddy-There are some distinc-
tions In life which are very puzzling
to me.
Professor Pundit-Like what. for in
stance?
Mrs. Gaddy-When you write every
thing bad and mean in mans life
In book for everybody to read. 1t IL
biography, but when you just tell the
same things to few people on
front porch. it's gossip.
The new era., 1911-12-28
Grabbing the PIums.

"Did yes notice, Pat, that Read Ad-
miral Hugo Osterhaus was In COM
mand av the fleet that President Taft
reviewed in New York the other day."
"Yis."
"And the sicretary av the navy is
a man be the name av Mayer?"
"Is he?"
"And Schultz got the autymobile fer
bein' the best player in the Naytional
league? Dinnis, the furriners are
breakn' in everywhere over here"
The new era., 1911-12-28
shrevd.

An economical young man who was
much bored by the requests Of tickle
young ladies' to return their photos.
decided upon desperate measures to
put stop to the unnecessary expendi-
ture Of time and postage.
He announced his intention OF start
ing a Venus collection to contain the
pictures Of the 100 most beautiful
women in the world, and now the girls
never ask for their pictures.
The new era., 1911-12-28
HoMESEEkERS EXC CUR $40 N
RATES TO TEXAS AND NEW
MEXICO POINTS DUR.
lAa 1ofA

On the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month during the entire year
The Colorado and Southern Rail-.
way will sell round trip homeseeker
excursion tickets to great man
points In New Mexico and Texas
greatly reduced rates. Final limit
Is days allowing liberal stop-over
privileges. For detailed Information,
rates. ETC.. call on your nearest Colo
rado and Southern agent or address T.
u. Fisher, General Passenger Agent.
Denver, Colo.
The new era., 1911-12-28
The wise Bride.

yes. the girls gave the bride .
commiseration shower"
what in the world is that7"
"Why, they all told her how sorry
they were she was going to marry
such . man ~ the coming BRIDE
groom"
THAT must have hurt her feelings"
mo. It didn't She knew there
wasn't girl there who wouldn't have
given her eyes to get himi"
The new era., 1911-12-28
A Cruel Question.

Skeezick's car had turned turtle. and
as he sat gloomily contemplating the
situation Uncle Silas reined in his nag
and stopped outside.
"Turned over. hain't she?" he OBJ
served.
yep, said Skeezick. shortly.
'Want to sell?" asked Uncle Silas.
"Yes,,' said Skeezick. "Ill sell out
cheap"
whats your upset price?" asked
Uncle Silas with grin.
The new era., 1911-12-28
A Drain Of the Company.

On his way home from the theatsr.
wnere he had seen q performance Of
"Othello." Bobby was unusually quiet
Didn't you enjoy the play" his
grandfather asked at last,
"Oh. yes. very much" replied Bobby,
But. grandpapa. there's one thing I
don't quite understand. Does the
black man kill lady every nightr'-
Youths Companion.
The new era., 1911-12-28
Innocent.

Rastus-"what you think is de mat
tab wifi me. doctah?"
Doctor-"Oh, nothing but the chick
enpox. guess a.,
Rastus (getting nervous)-I clare
on nah honor. doctor, amt been
nowhar [ could ketch dat"
The new era., 1911-12-28
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HoLI-
DAY EXCURSION FARES
VIA
THE DENVER . RIO aRANDE

AAH OnNH VEN = RIO GAANDH
RAILROAD.
~rhe Scenie Line of the WorfdS :,
one rare FOR the round trip between an
stations In Colorado and New Me5-
system. also correspondinEly 10"
rates to points on other lines. =,
Tickets on sale December 73. ~. Is, w.
81 and January 1. between all sta
ttons in Colorado and New Mexico.
also December % between all points
Denver. Colorado Springs. Mantonua
Pueblo, Trinidad. Canon City, Saliua
and intermediate points and La Ve.n'
Alamosa, Creede. Antonito. DursnSo.
Dolores. Telluride, RidHway and IL"
termediate points.
Final Return Limit January 5, 1gis. a.
For Rates and full particulars. cali w
Rio Grande Agent.
FRANK A. WADLElGH,.
General Passenger 49,
The new era., 1911-12-28
A Cautious Customer.

CaptIouS CuStoWeI'
"T don't like these fuzzy hats" de-
clared the man.
Here's something nobby In a der
BY" said the salesman.
"I don't care for a derby the depth
of soup plate.".
"These are the only models we
have"
swell, gimme a dozen of each. I'd
better lay in a stock before the styles
get any worse"
The new era., 1911-12-28
c.nnot c.,. the Futur,.

A man may presume to know much
Of what 10 passing. but he dare not
predict what part Of the passing show
shall disappear. as fashion does. In
time. It must follow. ~ NO man can
pretend to place his finger unsrringly
on. Just that particular part, then NO
man can begin to tell Just what man
or woman living today will be revered
in time to come.
The new era., 1911-12-28
A Roorback.

"Wise men make proverbs and fools
quote them," observed A.
"That's so," agrees B. by the way
who was the author of that one!'
The new era., 1911-12-28
Natural Deduction.

Natural Deduction.
Papa, are lawyers always bad.tsm.
peredf"
mo. daughter: why do you ask
thatf"
because read 80 much in tho p.-
pers about their cross-examination.. .
The new era., 1911-12-28
klndrsd spIrIt.

Lady" said Flooding Pete, T .,nt
had square meal in two days"
We'll" said the resolute woman
- she turned the dog loose, neither
has Towser. 10 know you'll excu.e
him.
The new era., 1911-12-28
One on George.

One on GeorQo.
"Oh, my!" she exclaimed impatient
ly. "We'u be sure to miss the first
act. We've been waiting god many
minutes for that mother of mine.'
Hours, I should say" he replied
rather tartly. -
"Ours?" She cried joyfully "oh.
George, this is SO sudden!"
The new era., 1911-12-28
Her Daily Habit.

1--WE been courting girl lately, but
1 think I'll stop seeing her. as I'M
sure as a wife she won't do.
"Who is she?"
"She's telephone girl"
"Ha! That's why she won't an
swer."
The new era., 1911-12-28
Knew His Man.

Gibbs-1 called yesterday to bor-
row ten dollars. but you we're not In
Dibbs-Yes was. waa In ten dol
iArs
The new era., 1911-12-28

Ron |. I0nv Dealer n all kinds of NkR-
ioE mailed free Cor. 18th 4 Blake. Denver.
The new era., 1911-12-28
AfALE or The pl ANS
H RAl4nALL PAppISF1..

NhtEn ktlpERrsess hiAst<snd trc,I ne y.
The new era., 1911-12-28

.lI.' fIis N ''ll,-'.f1 /
4. 80. = 3
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05

little business, as considerable time
was spent In auditing committee &C
counts and getting ready for the real
business Of the meeting.
Apparently the most important bust
ness to come up at this meeting is
whether or not the county will unite
in an immediate building of bridge
over Rock river connecting this and
Henry counties. Apparently it is the
intention Of the Henry county board
to force action and it remains to be
seen how successful they will be
Rock Island county supervisors, while
admitting the advantage Of the bridge
hesitate about assuming the heavy
obligations it would cause. The joint
bridge committee Of the two counties
has planned a bridge, the estimated
cost Of which is $4,000. It was orig
inally planned to erect one for $35, 900
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
LEGAL.


Notice of Publication.
State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-Ss:
In the Circuit Court. January Term,
A. ID. 1912.-In Chancery
Cora Moore VS.. Albert Moore.
Affidavit of non-residence of the de-
PENDANT having been filed in the clerks
Office of the circuit court of said coun-
ty, notice Is therefore hereby given to
the said nonresident defendant that the
complainant fled her bill of complaint
in said court, on the chancery side
thereof, on the 29th day OF November,
1911, and that thereupon a summons
issued out of said court, wherein said
suit is now pending, returnable on the
first Monday in the month of January
next, as Is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named, Albert
Moore, shall personally be and appear
before said court, on the first day of
the next term thereof, to be holden at
Rock Island, in and for said county, on
the first Monday in January next, and
plead. answer or demur to the said COM
plainants bill of complaint, the same
and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken as
confessed. and a decree entered against
you according to the prayer of said bill
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, Nov. 20. 1911.
Adair Peasants. compliments sole
itor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
TO STOP DISTRIBUTION
OF FREE DRUG SAMPLES

Following the receipt of numer-
Gus complaints regarding persons
who have been distributing free
samples of drugs, headache powders
and the like upon peoples porches,
Commissioner Archie Hart has in
vestigated and found that under the
city ordinance such procedure is IL
legal. Accordingly he intends to
have the police force put a stop to it
The ordinance carries with it a pun.
ishment of from 50 to $500 for vio-
lation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The low which was yesterday morn
ing disappearing off the middle Allan
tic coast, has been attended by rain
or snow in those sections and the east
ern portion of the lake region. Rains
on the Pacific coast have resulted from
the northwestern and southwestern
lows, which are central over Alberta
and Arizona, respectively. Generally
clear skies over the territory from the
eastern Rocky mountain slope to the
south Atlantic coast have accompanied
the high which has drifted slowly east
ward to the Ohio valley and Tennes
see. Moderate temperatures in the
northern portions of the United States
continue to accompany the low pres
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
VISITING NURSE IN
REPORT FOR MONTH
Miss Giles Had Busy Time in No
vember With 33 Patients to
Care for.

The report of Miss Margaret
Giles, visiting nurse. for the month
of November gives the following
facts: POI calls made to 33 patients
under the following physicians: AL
fred Stocker, J. c. Souders, A. E.
Williams, G. G. Craig, E. NJ. Sala,
Joseph DeSilva, B. ]. Lachner, W. D.
Snively, Louis Ostrom and H. E.
Beck, the latter of Moline; II of
these patients were former ones and
16 new, five recovered, two improv.
ed and dismissed, one was transfer
red to trained nurse, one was TAX.
en- to a Chicago sanitarium, one to
Denver santiarium, one died and 81
yet remain at the end of the month.
Collections amounted to 81.
Donations were made to the work
Of the nurse by Mrs. c. c. Carter
H. S. Cable, Mrs. Dugard, Mrs. A
Rothwell, Mrs. Dempsey, Mrs Carr
Mrs Brewer, Mrs. McDermott, DR.
Louis Ostrom, August Heimbeck
Miss Alma Hoskins, Thomas Drug
company, the B. B. class Of the
Broadway Presbyterian Sunday
school, In His Name and Helpers
circles of Kings Daughters.
Assisting in the work were the
Ladies' Deborah society, Associated
Charities and the West End Settle
ment.
The report was made at a meeting
yesterday of the Visiting Nurse as
ISOLATION held at the Woodruff resi-
| dence on TWentY-third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court. To the January
Term. 1912. In Chancery.
Title Valcourt vs.. Valmore valcourt
Affidavit of non-residence of the de-
fendant Valmore Valcourt, having been
filed in the clerks office of the circuit
court of said county. notice is there
fore hereby given to the said non-resi-
dent defendant that the complainant
filed her bill of complaint in said court,
on the cbancery side thereof on the
first day OF December 1911 and that
thereupon a summons issued out of said
court, wherein said suit is now pending.
returnable on the first Monday in the
month of January next, as is by law
required.
Now. unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named. shall per-
sonally be and appear before said cir
cult court, on the first day OF the next
term thereof. to be holden at Rock Is
land, in and for said county, on the first
Monday In January next and plead,
answer or demur to the said complain
ants bill of complaint, the same and
the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken confessed,
and a decree entered against you ac-
cording to the prayer of said bill
James w. Maucker complainant's So
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
TRINITY CHURCH IS IN
PROSPEROUS CONDITION

That Trinity church is in a pros
porous condition was shown at the
annual parish meeting of that con-
gregation last night, at which time
reports were received from the var
ious guilds, the treasurer of the
church and other officers. Rev.
Granville Sherwood presided. The
officers elected were. Senior warden,
r. G. Hudson and junior warden,
George Bennett. The following yes
trymen were appointed: J. II. Bar
rett, X. II. Dart, c. p. Comegys,
Walter Yerbury. Fred Felthan and
]. S. White.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
STEWARDS FORM
A LOCAL BRANCH
Chefs of Three Cities in Enthus
iastic Meeting at the New
Harper House.
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
Organization Is Perfected and News
Is Sent to National Headquar.
tiers of the Society.

"a new baby born in the tri-cities.
Jake Miller, father" This was the
message dispatched to President L.
Fred Klooz of Pittsburg. one OF the
national officers of the International
Stewards association, at the conclu-
sion of the meeting OF the New Har-
per last night, where q tri-city branch
of the above organization was founded
under the direction of Secretary Jacob
Miller Of Chicago.
The meeting was largely attended
and a success from every standpoint.
Great enthusiasm was evinced over
the prospects of the local branch, ana
no small amount of good will in all
probability result therefrom.
TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY.
The association, which was organ
lied in 1900, has as its aim the promo
| ton of social intercourse among its
members, the promotion of greater
efficiency in the art of stewarding, and
the presentation of an opportunity for
different stewards to meet for the eX-
change of ideas, and to carry os dis
cussions pertinent to the methods of
purchasing and handling of supplies,
equipment and service, as we'll as to
discuss the question of employees and
their management
/ In 10 years the association has had
steady and healthy growth, now
numbering 20 local branches with a
combined membership of a little over
500 members.
FRAUDS DISCLOSED.
During the early career of the asso-
citation the local branches began to
hold educational meetings where dem
onstrations in the cutting of meats,
handling, testing of foods, ETC., were
carried on under the personal direc-
ton of experts. Through these meet.
ings the members gained an intimate
knowledge of the vicious manner in
which the public was being defrauded
by having palmed off upon them foods
that have been grossly adulterated
and treated with chemical preserva.
tives. When these abuses were laid
bare the Stewards association got
e1AlOi NliC piOpOolliOi anu II 40 idl 90
ly through their efforts that the pure
food law was passed.
The association has various educa-
tional courses, among which are the
art of food preparation, stewardship
food chemistry, bakery and CONNECTION,
cry, clerking and accounting, house
keeping and applied dietetics.
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED.
The following local officers were
elected:
President, George Stephenson, Rock
Island club; vice president, w. ]. Nil
Ter, Kimball house, secretary and
treasurer, F. V. Worthless, Manufac
turers. The board of directors is com
posed of the following members: Fred
Diensfertig, Commercial club; F. ]
Leavens, Manufacturers; Joe Alien
dorf. Watch Tower
A committee on bylaws was also
appointed. The next meeting will be
held at the Outing club, Davenport
but the time has not been set Meet
, ings will probably be held once every
two weeks, taking the various citiel
in rotation
At the conclusion of the meeting q
big supper was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
MANY ARE ADOPTED
BY MASONIC COUNCIL

Last evening in the Masonic tenn
pie, Rock Island council, No. 20,
Royal and Select Masters held a spe-
cial session for the purpose of in
itiating into the order a large class
Of candidates for membership. The
work began at o'clock a recess was
taken at $50 for a banquet and
then the work continued we'll into
the night. The council is betwixt
the chapter and commandery degree
in the Masonic order. H. A eleven
slime, thrice illustrious master of
the council, was in charge of the
affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
HOME MADE DRY SHAMPOO
MAKES BEAUTIFUL HAIR

Simply buy from well-supplied
drug store six ounces of powdered or
ris root and two ounces of antiseptic
vilane powder. Mix thoroughly and
keep in a tight box or jar. Apply a
tablespoonful, distributing it through
the hair, permit to remain several
hours, or over night, and then brush
and comb thoroughly. The hair shows
the splendid effects Of this treatment
after the first application. May be used
daily or as often as one chooses. 1t re-
moves surplus oil, dandruff, dirt, etc,
and makes the hair wonderfully lus-
trous and healthy looking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
Mystic Workers Elect.


The local lodge of Mystic Workers
of the World met last night at
Maths hall and elected the following
officers to head the lodge during the
ensuing year:
Prefect-Joseph Grotegut.
Monitor-Emma Cox.
Secretary-Lillian Davis.
Banker-W. A. Lovett.
Marshal-Martha Beck
Warder-Anna Weinberg.
Sentinel-Mae Spaulding.
Supervisor (three years)-Martyn
Parks.
Delegates to Supreme Meeting
Joseph Grotegut and Lillian Davis.
Alternates-Elwin Thomas and
Emma Cox.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
OBSERVATIONS.
TOday's Market Quotations

Bulk 6.O0Q63O. Mixed 5.50@6.20. Pigs
4.25@5.60. Mixed 5.S0@6.37. Good
6.10@6.4O. Rough 5.90@6.1O. Workers
G05@6.15. Heavy 59o@6.4o.
Cattle slow and steady to SHADE
lower Beeves 4OO@9.25. Stockers
S.O065.75. Texans 4.10@5.75. Cows
2O0@59O Westerns 4.O0Q7.25. Calves
5.5O@SO0.
Sheep market weak at Mondays
prices Native 2.5O@4O0 Lambs, ma
tive 3.75@6.00 Westerns 2.75@4.00.
Lambs, western 100000. Yearlings
4.00@5.15.
Close Of Market.
Hogs closed slow to 15c lower than
yesterdays average. Bulk 5.90@6.25.
Light 5.45@6.15. Mixed 5.75@6.30.
Heavy 5.85@6.35. Rough 5.s5@6.05.
Cattle steady. Top 9.25.
Sheep steady. Top 400. Lambs, top
600.
Western Live Stock.
Hogs. Cattle. Sheep.
Kansas City 49,. 10000 5000 5000
Omaha -. 900 $500 1880
Estimated Chicago Tomorrow.
Hogs Cattle. Sheep
Chicago 80. 49,. $4,000 $1,000 $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
LEGAL.
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice of Final Settlement.
Estate of Henry ]. Simmon, deceased.
said deceased:
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned. Mary A Simmon. has
this day filed her final report and set
Element such in the probate court
of Rock Island county. and that an or
der has been entered by said court APP
proving said report, unless objections
thereto or cause to the contrary be
shown on or before the 27th day OF De-
cember. A. d. 1911, and upon the final
approval of said report. the said Mary
A Simmon will ask for an order of dis
tribution and will also ask to be dis
charged. All persons interested are no.
titled TO attend.
Rock Island. I'LL. Dec. 4. 1911.
MARY A SIMNON, Executrtx.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05

Wheat, SOC to 83c.
Wild hay, $14 to SIS.
Straw, 81.
New corn, &c.
Coal-Lump. per bushel, 15c; slack.
10c.
Potatoes. 75c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
WELL KNOWN MILAN
MAN PASSES TO REST

Charles d. Ringgold, we'll known
resident Of Milan, died this after
noon at 1 o'clock at his home in Mi
Ian. Mr.. Ringgold was formerly Sec
rotary of the Rock Island Buggy
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
K1sLANDD MOLINE AND VICINITY
peraure Pc
MOLINE AND vICIN ITY.

sures which prevail in Canada. The
further advance eastward of the high
and the approach of the northwestern
and southwestern lows will be attend
ed by fair and warmer weather to-
night, followed Wednesday by increas-
ing cloudiness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
Neoro Back 70 AsyIum.

George Reynolds, the dusky Ethiopi-
an with the evil eye, who was arrest.
ed for causing a disturbance at the
Paulsen home, was taken to the
Watertown hospital yesterday after.
noon by Deputy Sheriff William Gabel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
Licensed to Wed.
Bakers Successor Named.

At a meeting of the city council Of
East Moline last evening. A. B. John
son was named as city attorney to fill
the unexpired term of Walter G.
Baker, whose death occurred recently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05

[Rs wire from K w. Wagner * Co..
members of Chicago Board of Trade.
Grain, provisions, stocks and cotton.
Island, Ill Chicago Office, 9S-99-1o0
Board of Trade. Local telephones. No
west 1901
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
Mickersham Taken Ill.

Washington. Dec. attorney Gen
eral Wickersham was taken suddenly
i'll while attending the cabinet session
today. Wickersham was reported not
to have been in any serious danger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
Horse Kills Farmer.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Dec. 5.-Leonard
Scherer, prosperous young farmer of
San Prairie township. aged Sc, was
found dead in his barn, having been
kicked and trampIed by a vicious horse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
Small Fire Occurs.

Fire Department No. was called
out at noon today to extinguish a
small blaze at the residence of Albert
B. Zeis, 1925 Twenty-ninth street. The
damage was nominal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-05
IRRIGATION Conoress Dozens

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Experts in irriga-
ton from many western states and a
dozen foreign countries, and govern
ment officials, attended the opening to-
day of the national irrigation congress.