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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
CNew York WORLDLY

Chairman Gary Of the steel trust re-
II hours day work in order to receive
larger compensation Mr.. Schwab
Of Bethlehem echoes this explanation
in an article which has been printed
upon the conditions of life in that un-
happy town.
What is that larger compensation"
which lures men to toll at such inhu-
man pace? For unskilled labor, about
60 per cent of the whole, the pay ranges
from 1914 cents an hour, or $3.50 for
IL hours, to perhaps II cents. Half
the steel workers put in II hours a
day; nearly one-third, by the best esti-
mates, work seven days a week. Such
wages will not support a family even
In the squalor that the Worlds text and
pictures show; SO wife and children
must also work as long or longer hours
every weary week.
Like practically all other manufac-
turers, Mr.. Schwab puts the blame of
these shocking conditions upon the
competitive system. But the people of
the United States by their fostering
care have made themselves silent and
supporting partners in the steel indus,
try. These conditions they have help
ed to make.
For ''the benefit of American labor
we lay a heavy tariff upon imported
steel; the protected manufacturer i'm
ports his labor straight from Europe;
and in the Babel of his unclean quar-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
d.

stress and hurry, we are faced by the
danger Of attempting too much and
excelling in nothing"
Dear Mrs. Thompson-Please tell
ne what will make eyebrows grow;
also something that is good for the
complexion. / have very small eyes.
Please tell me something that will
make them look larger and brighter.
BLUE EYES.
Take one ounce of borax and half
an ounce of camphor. Powder these
Ingredients very fine and dissolve
them in quart of boiling water. When
cool the solution will be ready for
use. Dampen the eyebrows frequently
with this. The camphor. will form in
to Jumps after being dissolved, but the
water will be sufficiently impregnated.
Try a good vanishing cream for the
complexion. Do not attempt to change
your eyes from the way nature made
them. They are too precious a pos.
session to be tempered with.
Dear Mrs. Thompson-Please tell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
ABOUT THE JONESEs.

Not long ago the New York World
frightened its editorial columns with
the following reflections on the Jones
family, the Sam, Golden Rule and Wal
ter Clyde variety:
with Roosevelt and Jones' ex-
claims one of the earnest young Chi
cago uplifters-'with Roosevelt and
Jones the progressives can sweep ILL.,
nois.' Then, bully for Jones! as the
colonel would say. We do not know
this particular Jones. but we know the
Jones Of Binghampton who paid the
freight; we know Golden Rule Jones of
Toledo, and we knew Sam Jones who
chewed tobacco to get the Juice out It
is grand old family, and we doubt not
that this Illinois Jones measures up to
its highest. traditions. So give US
Jones'"
Now comes one OF the Jones clan OF
the high-sounding name of Samuel
Molyneux," and adds the following con.
tribution to the lists and literature OF
the Jones family:
lingo Jones, the 18th century archi
tect; Sir Francis Jones, the great orr
entail scholar of the same period
Owen Jones, revolutionary art design.
er; his namesake, the revolutionary
democrat, the Chartist; Burne-Jones
the great 18th century medieval artist
Sir Arthur Jones. the English drama
fist; two you mention, viz, Golden
Rule Jones, mayor OF Toledo. and Sam
Jones, the revivalist preacher ('whc
chewed tobacco to get the juice outO
and another great American We
mustn't forget, Paul Jones, the nava
hero land his submarine cousin, Davy
Jones). Then there's the contempor
airy literary sporting scribe. Lloyd Ken
yon Jones. All together, Of clever, &c
centric Joneses there doubtless is a
plenty.
III Pope is right in saying that ar
honest mans the noblest work of God,
then the work and prestige and mem
ory of Samuel Milton Jones, mayor oil
Toledo, Golden Rule Jones, remain In
undeserved obscurity, and while we are
honoring great writer's of other lands
solid memorial to a character so un
fashionably great in these bank-rob
bling days would not be out of place IN
great republic that. theoretically al
least, still honors the virtue Of hon
esty."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

the old hulk for junk, but there II Q
certain amount of sentiment connect
ed with the Maine that naturally would
not be reconciled to this idea, and ev-
erybody will be satisfied when the hulk
shall go down into deep water TO its
final rest.
The Maine has played an important
part In the history Of the world.
Whether 1t was blown up by an explo-
sion from the outside or whether It was
destroyed from an explosion on the In
side Ii SIN q mooted question. But no
matter how the explosion took place,
It. was directly responsible for precipi-
tating the war with Spain which added
to the United States Porto Rico and the
Philippines and made Cuba an indie
pendent nation
The Maine hulk has interfered with
marine business in the harbor of Har
vana for nearly. II years, which was
altogether too long. II should have
been removed Immediately at the close
OF hostilities with Spain.
While the motto has been repeated
many times, Remember the Maine,
It would have been just as well to
have forgotten the Maine long time
ago, for the work of the Maine has been
finished
The little war which 1t brought on
was fought out many years ago and
the results Of that war constitute q
matter of history.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
BANKERS AFTER FAKE
INVESTMENT SEEKERS

Chicago, Feb 20.-The members of
the Illinois Bankers association, COM
prising the leading officers of the ma
tional, state and private banks of ILL
nois, are 10 be asked to join in a cam
psign against the gold brick" invest
ment companies now operating in the
state.
The ultimate purpose is TO drive out
all swindling concerns and force all in
vestment concerns to incorporate and
operate under regulations as strict as
those now governing the state banking
institutions.
The plan Of campaign was outlined
by B. F. Harris, vice president of the
First National bank of Champaign, and
president Of the bankers association
Letters to members will be sent from
the Chicago headquarters.
Along with this campaign Is one
against the private banks. Admitting
the responsibility Of a good many of
these institutions, Harris insists their
present purposes can be followed quite
as well under state supervision. AT the
same time those which are irresponsi-
bic can be driven out. II Is significant
that in test ballot last year about one
third Of the private bankers who are
members OF the association signifed
their willingness to operate under state
charters, II this was the will of the as
ISOLATION
For the present the effect will be d.
rected against the fake investment COM
panies. hundreds of which are operat.
ing in Chicago and various other cities
and towns Of the state.
Harris has secured copies OF the
blue sky law passed by the Kansas
legislature year ago., and now in sue
cessful operation. Copies Of this Law
Will be sent TO all Illinois bankers and
they viii be asked 70 cooperate In the
passage OF q similar law by the Illinois
legislature at the next regular session.
The Kansas law places under super
vision Of the state banking commits
sioner all companies dealing N any
way IN stock. bond or other securities
except for United States and Kansas
bonds. bonds Of Kansas municipalities
and notes on mortgages on real estate
IN Kansas.
Before any concern can offer or at
temptzto sell securities other than
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
Va Shame of Steel Trade y.

ter" where gather men from many
lands who cannot understand either
the language of the country or of each
other, he brushes out unionism and so
drives his men that they are wrecks
at 40.
The same condition is here revealed
as in the Lawrence mills, whose pro-
tected proprietors draw from schedule
X their high dividends, their vast sur
plus and their frequent melon cut
tings,' while their polyglot laborers
riot against wages utterly insufficient
to support American homes.
This first and latest favorite of the
high tariff, the steel trade, makes, &C.
cording to Corporation Commissioner
Smith, 1920 a ton profit upon steel
rails. The labor cost of the same rails
from the ingot rs $1.16. It is from this
trifling labor cost that their pittance
is doled out to the men who sacrifice
youth and health by toiling half the
hours of the week.
From our long partnership with this
poor infant industry that does not quite
half the worlds entire business in
steel We draw as dividends high prices
for steel products; international price
agreements; vast profits for the own
ers: 1917 cents an hour for IL hours
work day and seven days a week by
men who are mostly not American cit
| liens; and such slums of filth, ignor.
ance and life-shortening disease as the
World will make 1t its duty to de
scribe in this and succeeding issues.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
Beyond the Rio Grande Lies Mexic

Beyond the Rio Grande lies Mexico,
wrapped up in the land OF the unripe
revolution than there are in a prize
package purchased at an auction Of
unclaimed goods at the custom house.
We cant have every irresponsible
Tomas. Ricardo and Jose starting a
revolution and shooting out windows
across the border in inoffensive
Texas. II We can't have it we must
do something about IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
Feb. 20 in American
History

1772-Isaac Chauncey, a naval hero OF
the lakes in 1s12-14, born; died
1910.
17s4-General John Ellis Wool, soldier
IN the war Of 1912, Mexican and
civil wars, born; died 1869.
1s29-Commodore Stephen Champlin,
one Of the heroes Of Perry's vic
tory on fake z;-is. died: born 1850.
Joseph Jefferson, tfifrE aetog Of
that name and most famous, born;
died 1905.
1S93-General Pierre Gustave Toutzns
Beauregard. famous soldier and
Confederate army leader. died:
born 1918.
Nine. Ponisi. noted actress, con
temporary of Lester WalIack, died;
born 1918.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

Mrs. Robley ID. Evans. widow OF the
late admiral, is understood 70 be in
such limited circumstances that sever
al members OF congress have a plan
on foot to put through a bill to give
her a substantial pension. At present
she will receive only the regular pen
sion OF $50 a month. Admiral Evans
lost much money in unfortunate in
yeRtmenta
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

Since the Standard Oil company,
wounded almost TO death by the su-
preme court decision. has been hob
bling on crutches, Il has not been able
to do much of anything. which ac-
counts for the pitiful dividend OF but
s2s. O0O. 900 on 81 100000 OF stock which
the Indiana branch OF the octopus is
about to declare. Competing with the
other 20 companies is doubtless what
kept down the profits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
Hurnor and
Philosophy,
SPRING DISEASE.

HAVE you got it7
- Not the measles,
Not the mumps,
Nor yet the pip
With Q grip
You cannot shatter.
Has 1t got you
On the hip?
Do you find
Yourself q victim
In these early,
Near spring days.
Though your wife
May not suspect ii,
OF the automobile crazef !
Do you wonder
AZ you figure
VIII there ever
Come q day
When you're willing.
Also able,
For one scorching
Car to pay?
Do you reckon
That the money
You'll be able
To withhold
From your wife
And from expenses
Fer the last
Lone car Is sold?
II the fancy
Has not hit you
Do not fancy
1t will not,
For the microbe
Is quite busy
And will shortly
Reach the spot.
Get you ready;
Save your pennies:
On the luXuries
Go shy. Soon you'll see
Beyond all doubling
Just the car
You want to buy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

Give Sam Alschuler the glad hand
tomorrow. whether he is your prefer
ence for governor or not. He is one
of Illinois highest types OF citizens,
clean cut, honest, fairminded and al
ways a gentleman. He is worthy OF
the once he seeks and worthy Of a
cordial reception in Rock Island. ire
spective Of political preferences or po-
litical affliation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

The best is none too good for Rock
Islands future paving aspirations.
Property holders on Second and
Fourth avenues should watch the spe-
cifcations, watch the inspector and
see that the permanent street i'm
provements about to be made are the
very best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

John w. Steele. oil king and spend
thrift OF the early SOS, known as
Goal OIL Johnny" now nearly 70
years old, is living the life OF farmer
in the old home. His place is near
Franklin. Pa, and he enjoys himself
leading the simple life. He has
enough TO live upon comfortably and
IL satisfied.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

Henry Allen writes: Having had
nice talk with Myron Herrick, ex-gov-
ernor. whom Ohioans made 'ex' at the
first opportunity, Mr.. Taft says every
thing is solid for him in Ohio. How like
Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Herrick that is."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

According TO the st. Louis Republic,
the thing about the Roosevelt movement
that scares most people is the fact that
Jimmy Garfield. Medill Mccormick and
Herbert S. Hadley have been enlisted
in it's support.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

these II must register with the state
banking commissioner and secure q
permit from him. Violation Of the law
carries q penalty OF from $500 to sl0.-
600 fine and from one TO ten years in
the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

The fellow who has a good organ for
forgetting is the one whose slumbers
are the longest and sweetest.
It sometimes seems to us that some
people outlived their usefulness before
they were born.
The reason we don't Ike some OF our
friends is that they remind US so much
Of the porter who is expecting a tip.
It isn't well to worry oves nonessen-
dals, but the trouble is we never know
what nonessentials are.
Occasionally the reason why a wom-
an wants a divorce from her husband
Is that she married him.
No girl is very old who wants to be
older.
One way to be rich is to acquire
bank account.
We think we know our limitations.
nut then we don't know whak orr
riends say about Us.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
Couldn't Hitch.

Couldn't Hitch.
cts too bad, isn't it, about the es-
arrangement between Mr.. and Mrs.
GreenT
Hadn't heard about 1t. what's the
troubleT'
pride"
-'Really?"
Eyes. She is proud Of her new
clothes. and he is proud Of his old
clothes, so they can't agree"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

Seven aspirants for the republican
gubernatorial nomination are touring
the state lambasting each other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
Hard to Choose,

(Which do you consider the more de-
sirable. books or friendsT
81 don't see much difference. Both
cost you money, and both give you ad-
vice."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
Something of q Job.

Something of Job.
HE is a pretty good manager, all
right"
Where is the evidence, I'd like to
know? What does he manage"
HE manages to live"
"Come to think of it, had noticed
that"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
Tuesday, February 20, 1912

Authorities dispute as to the age of
The world Uncle Shelby Cullom can
answer it correctly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
THE BURIAL OF TIE MAINE.

On March 4 the old hulk OF the Maine
viii be noated out into mid-ocean and
be given a submarine burial
IL might be more profitable 10 sen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
Not to Him.

"Do you thing the world is making
progress"
"Well, in the language of Robert
Burns
"Say, do you call that languageT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
How He Plays the Game.

HE is all the time handing out left
handed compliments"
"a regular little southpaw, isn't her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

How we have expanded. There used
TO be song about our -four and thirty
stars" Now we have IS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
Kills Mother. Then Himself.

Kills Mother, Then Himself.
Sterling, Feb. 20.-WiIbEr Wren of
Jonesvfiie shot at q brother yesterday
and killed his mother. Then he fed
to the woods and killed himself with
an Ak. he was; 1syears old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
A Common Fate.

While many thousands In their Joy
May cheer your boom. demure and coy,
When you can get its proper size
You'll find 1t draws the BOBBY prize.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
Happv In Adversely,

Funny about Smithkins. He doesn't
seem to mind losing his money in the
least"
"Of course not His wife lets him
have pork and beans for dinner and
smoke a clay pipe afterward now"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

An attack Of the grip 10 often fol-
lowed by o persistent cough. which
10 many proves a great annoyance.
Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy has
been extensively used and with good
success for the relief and cure OF
this cough. Many cases have been
cured after all other remedies had
failed. Sold, By all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly ae 1891
Second avenue. Rock Islana. Ill len.
tsred st the postofnce a. second-ciass
mattsr.l
Rock I.Iand Member OF thu Associated
Pres.
eV.THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20
TERMs-DaIiy. 10 cents per vssi

TERMs.-Daily. 10 cents per week
Weekly. 81 per year IN advance
Complaints Of delivery service should
be made to the circulation department.
which aid also be notified in every
instance where It Is desired to have
paper discontinued. az carriers have NO
authority in the premises
All communications OF e-gumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for pubhca-
ton No such articles win be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones IN all departments: Central
Union, West I45 and has; Union Elec-
trio, b145.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

Some Practice.
Woman SUI
frage wouldn't
work. F"
"Why not?"
"Well, women
couldn't go to
war"
Haven't they
been able to hold
up their end in
the matrimonial
squabbles 2"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

And over the hill comes q haze
Thar creeps 70 fhs forsss 70 claim
The LsGces fflos shall soon be abIazs
Wffh all Of fhs 0lfsszs,s I've dana J :
And 50 ts me gtimmer of dtssk
a iDhLsper. q whisper we hear
That Goofs IN rte nsfnf aud f1ss nlusk
September. September 10 hers!'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-20

One way to be rich is to acquire
bank account.
Morris tribune., 1912-04-12
COAL

At the, coal house.
25c a ton extra if delivered.
Morris City Mills
Morris tribune., 1912-04-12
$ SYNNES

Mrs. Simon Wickstrom was an AL
berta business caller Saturday.
Mrs. Chris Cudlio and Son Jessen
were pleasant callers at the E. ].
Smith home Thursday morning.
J. ]. Fitzgerald was an Alberta
business caller Monday.
E. B. Riniker was seen in our berg
Monday.
Misses Tena and Goldie Sander
visited at the E. j. Smith home Fri
day.
Miss Inga Holman. of Morris. is
visiting here with her aunt and cou-
sins, Mrs. Mary Eystad and family.
Mrs. Chris Cudrio and son Jesseu
visited with Miss Gunda Mattson
Thursday afternoon.
! Miss Joyce Smith visited at the j.
]. Fitzgerald home Wednesday after.
noon.
Miss Martha Knutson, of Morris. il
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Bruer and family.
Olander, Clara and Albin Wentze
called at the VIM. Graber home Fri
day evening.
Miss Inga Holman called at the E
j. Smith home Monday afternoon.
Miss Emma Graber was an Albert;
business caller Monday.
The Synnes baseball boys of thi
vicinity practiced in Simon Wick
strom's pasture Sunday.
Morris tribune., 1912-04-12
WEST SWAN LAKE

Miss Annie Podratz returned from
her four weeks visit the first part of
last week. She visited friends in
Minneapolis at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Darby and Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Monson and the last couple of
weeks she visited friends at--Wlllmar
and Benson.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Krienke and tam
ilv visited at VIM. Krienke's last Fri
day afternoon.
VIM. Blohm and Minnie Violin and
Rose Podratz visited at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Podratz on Good
Friday. .
There was party given at Carl
Koehntop's on Easter Sunday and a
good time reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Block and fam
ily called on Gust Podratz on Good
Friday.
There was somebody going on the
road with two nice colts Sunday after
noon.
Clifford Larson is working for VIM.
Violin this spring.
A dance was given at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Osland last Saturday
evening. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Podratz were
county seat callers last Monday.
Blocks called on Emil Trantow OF
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Theiman were
Morris callers last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Koehntop were
Hoffman callers last Monday.
Mr.. A. C. Peck bought some stool
from C. Podratz last Monday. 4
Everybody is busy seeding by this
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Retzlaff wer
visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Ed. Koehntop last Friday.
Morris tribune., 1912-04-12
SOUTHWEST SCOTT

Everybody is seen on the fields
seeding now. They had already start
ed to seed last week.
Mrs. Amiel Moser and Albert Ey-
stad were Alberta callers last Mon
day.
Willie Eystad made flying trip to
Russell's last Monday.
Joe Eystad was seen riding horse
back last Monday.
Lewis Ettesvold was out looking for
cattle last week.
Mr.. Fred Krei was over to Mrs.
Mary Eystad's and bought some tur.
keys asst Tuesday.
Martha Knutson visited at Mrs.
Mary Eystad's last Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Eystad and Inga Holmen
visited at Mrs. Christ Cudrio's last
Wednesday.
Most of the birds came last week
and we are glad to see them.
/ Mrs. Amiel Moser and Inga Hol'
men visited at Mrs. Chas. Bruer'
I last Sunday.
Albert and Willie Etsyad were ovel
! to Christ Luthi's in Horton and bough
two loads of shelled cron last Thurs
day.
Herbert Eystad made flying tril
to Roy Eystad's. Did you find hin
home?
Chas. Eystad was a Chokio calle
last Thursday and brought home nev
Van Brunt drill.
Edward Eystad isenow working 70
Chas. Bruer.
Joseph Eystad visited at Willie Ely
stad's last Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Cudrio an
son Jessen and Lewie Larson. Gund
Mattson, Ben Loken and Hans Knut
son were pleasant visitors at Mrt
Mary Eystad's last Sunday.
Morris tribune., 1912-04-12
WEST DARhEh

9~O~0~e 40 @~0~o0@ O@0
Renie and Fred Wagner hauled some
cattle to Morris on Friday. 30
George Maughan visited at his sist-
er's home on Friday.
Grace and Guy Newell were Nor
ris visitors on Thursday.
William Wagner drove out to his
farm on Tuesday.
Mrs. M. Latin, Mrs. L.. Jewel and
Miss Ethel Norman were visitors at
the Horse Shoe Farm the latter part
of the week.
Tom Mangan was out to buy some
seed grain in our burg last Friday.
The Horsehide slappers and clo6
are to meet next Sunday at the local
diamond.
Mrs. S. Barringer visited at her
parental home on Tuesday afternoon.
Nels Sanders was busy the first Of
the week building the chimney on the
house at the Leuty farm. re
T. Bastin was a Morris caller or
Tuesday.
Lewis Steinbring spent Sunday af
| ternoon at home.