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The pioneer express., 1912-12-27

The chicken dip" is the latest so
ciety dance. Sounds more like new
kind of drink.
The pioneer express., 1912-12-27

Will some one kindly step to the
front and explain why is the word
CLASSY?
The pioneer express., 1912-12-27
| peinbl1a Pioaeer Express
avsARDMILL . THoMPsoh. Puts
.p1a6BlNA. NORTH DAKOTA
Swine breeders have produced
blue pig. A Poland China. most

When the farmer comes to town in
his auto he makes the city chap step
lively.
The pioneer express., 1912-12-27

The Japanese are eating beef so
that they'll grow tall. Probably be.
lieve the price will aid.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23
Doctors
.. Disagree
' 'a-l.z-s4 la.
The Patient Settles
the Question
By CLARISSA MACKIE

However much or little a doctor
knows, in the SickrOom he is omnipo-
tent. If we know he knows no more
than we, we try to make ourselves
think he does, for on him we propose
to unload ourselves of a responsible
ity that breaks US down.
Dr.. Bolster looked across the bed at
his colleague. He tapped his heavy
chin with a fat forefinger and pursed
his lips.
Liver" he said succinctly.
Nerves" retorted Dr.. Pepper testify.
rigid diet" said DR.. Bolster i'm
perturbably.
Feed him up" snapped DR.. Pepper.
Exhausted nerves need plenty of good
nourishing food-rare roast beef and
And send for the undertaken" end
ed DR.. Bolster grewsomely. Not bite
to eat-merely a cup Of thin cruel,
made as per my directions, nurse, and
administered three times a day. In
one week he will be-
bordering a marble slab for our
friend" interjected DR.. Pepper, arising
and buttoning his black coat about his
scrawny neck.
The pretty nurse looked from one to
the other Of the two rival village doc
tors. They had been holding a con-
sultation on the case of Bemis Blaine,
a prominent tOwnSman. Mr.. Blaine
had been i'll for several weeks, and he
declared when the doctors were not
present that nothing but the skilled
nursing of Miss Folk had saved his
worthless life.
"Chuck the pills and potions out of
the house." he commanded fercely a
dozen times a day but pretty Miss
Folk smiled and shook her head and
continued to administer the doses i'm
partially, so that neither doctor might
feel aggrieved in the matter.
Now Dr. Bolster proceeded to write
down elaborate directions for the nurse
to follow until his next visit, and DR..
Pepper proceeded to do the same. By
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

The Pomme de Terre river is higher
than it has been for years and it is
hard to account for the rise simply
on account of the wet weather, and
it is thought that probably it is the
effect of the ditching in Grant and
Otter Tail counties. The rise in the
river has interfered with the work on
the new state road to Cyrus, where
it is necessary to bridge the river and
new channel for the river is to be
cut. The bridge has been built and
it was intended to cut the new channel
and use the dirt for the fill, but the
rise in the river has made it impos-
sible to cut the channel except with
dredge. The state engineers were
here the first of the week and decided
to make shallow cut along the line
of the new channel, and then dam
the river and let the river cut it's own
channel.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

OIhhR
q strange coincidence Of fate each one
OF DR.. Peppers orders fatty contra
dicted those of his distinguished col
league, although he had not set eyes
on the others orders. DR.. Pepper was
Bemis Blaine's family doctor, and he
had in moment of desperation, en-
gendered by Bemis Blaine's cOntrari-
ness to respond to his treatment, called
In DR.. Bolster in consultation upon the
case. Dr. Bolster had remained ever
since, and now it was a daily custom
for the rival physicians to go to the
8ickroOm in company and wrangle over
the PROSTATE and pain racked form Of
Bemis Blaine.
eff he is no better tomorrow we may
operate" whispered DR.. Bolster to Miss
Folk before he left
"OperateY' DR.. Pepper fairly danced
up and down. 1--WE always promised
Bemis that so long as lived I'd never
stick a knife into him. He don't be-
IieVe in operations"
81 shall perform the operation my
SELF" returned DR.. Bolster coolly pull
ing on his wooden gloves. His long
chin whiskers wagged aggressively.
Never! Bemis is my patient, and
1t anybody operates | shaIlv Little
DR.. Pepper drew himself up to his full
est height and glared at his burIy op-
ponent.
"GentIemen," cried Miss Folk tim
idly, shall | continue to give the
spirits of inter to reduce the fever?"
"Yes," Clipped DR.. Pepper quickly.
mo-" vetoed DR.. Bolster.
Miss Folk looked appealingly from
one to another. Tears gathered behind
her thick lashes. Something must be
DONE" she whispered, with a sob in
her throat
The doctors confronted each other in
the hall
Diet! said DR.. Bolster obstinateIy.
Nonsense. Feed him up" DR.. Pep
per was close at hand.
Atlantic City for him." ordered DR..
Bolster.
Rubbish! No place like the Adiron.
dacks."
"Oh. dOctOrsY' cried Miss Folk from
the upper hall, and by the nurses tone
the two doctors knew that something
had happened to their patient.
"TN bet he's gone. predicted it,"
Dufed DR.. Bolster.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23
Paid For the Opinion.

Shortly after Chief Justice Purley Oh
the court of appeals Of New HAmp3
shire had retired from the bench and
resumed the practice Of his professional
man called on him to get his opinions
In certain matter. After stating his
ease clearly he said, "Well, Judge,
what do you think of my case?" The
Judge promptly replied, Il think you,
are a scoundrel." How MUG do Il
owe you for that opinion?" inquired1
the client. '"Ten dollars" demanded
the judge. The fee was promptly paid.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23
Is Cents.

/. C. Danielson is paying Is cents
for fresh eggs one cent better than
last week. Take your products to
Danielson's store.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

JOIN Hadler. one of the pioneers of
Stevens county, died at his home in
this city la3t Thursday as the result
of an apoplectic stroke which he
sustained the day before. Mr.. HadIer
was born Sept. 5, 1841, came to this
country in 1867, lived for ten years
in Goodhue county and then moved to
this county and settled in Framnas,
where he lived until nine years ago.
when he came to Morris. He enjoyed
a wide circle of friends and had the
respect of all, and leaves to mourn
his death his aged widow and several
grown sons and daughters. The fun
eral was held from the house on Satur-
day.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23
The Common Fraction.

state that the average family consists
of four and a fraction persons. How
do you account for the fraction? His
Wife-Oh, that is the husband-Ex-
change.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23
Thousand Miles Iona.
change.

Mrs. Exc with newspaper)-Here's
an interesting list of things a penny
will do. It's nearly half a column
long. Mr.. Exe-Humph! You ought
to see list of the things a penny
won't do.-Boston Transcript.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23
Declined NOTHING.

Mamma Ito Flossie, who has been
lunching with little friend)-I hope
you were very polite, Flossie, at the
table and said Eyes, please" and "No,
thank you," Flossie-Well, I didn't
say mo, thank YOU" !;
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

Next Tuesday will be the last day
for filing for the primary election.
which will occur on Tuesday, Sept.
18th. Except the candidates for
commissioners. there have been no
new candidates for any of the county
Offices which have filed yet, but it is
expected that there will be one or
two file before Tuesday.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

Mrs. J. L. Madison and children
expect to leave next week for a visit
at Albert Lea and other points. They
will later go to FaribauIt where they
will be joined by Mr.. Madison, and
where they will make their future
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Madison have
made many friends here who regret
to see them leave Morris, but con-
graduate Mr.. Madison on his advance
ment. Mr.. Meyers of Willmar is ex-
pected to fill Mr.. Madison's place.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

"Were all medicines as meritorious
as Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy the world would be
much better off and the percentage Of
suffering greatly decreased" writes
Lindsay Scott, of Temple. Ind. For
sale by all dealers.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

New 1912 Indian motorcycle for
sale cheap. C. J. Linden, Morris.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

Mrs. j. L. Eddy, of Tacoma. Wash.
is visiting with Mrs. F. E. Eddy.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
Girl Wanted at Andy's Rest
Grant. Wages, SIS a week.

Miss Blanche Kohl expects to leave
next week for visit with friends.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

VIM. Zahl is reported very sick at
his home in Swan Lake township.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. G.
]. Gimberlein on Friday August 16.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23
Prosperity.

"What's your idea Of prosperity"
"Always little more than have."-
Detroit Free Press
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Sisk, on Wednesday, Aug.
81.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Lindgren on Monday,
August 18th.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

Walker Towle has rented the vacant
store building in the Morris Hotel.
and is putting in stock of dry goods
and will open about September LIST
under the name of the Walter Towle
Dry Good Co. Mr.. Towle is a pro-
gressive young business man who has
had many years experience in the dry
goods line and his store will no doubt
be popular one with the ladies of
Morris and vicinity. He will devote
his store exclusively to dry goods
and women's and children's ready-to-
wear garments. .....~f
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

The first work in good farm
ing is good blowing. Use a Can
ton Diamond Plow and you
make the first move right. These
plows run the lghtest and stand
more work among stone than
any other pillow sold here. A
14-inch Diamond Gang Plow
sells at $4,000; a 16-inch sulky
at $40; an 18-inch sulky at $42.
Try them and you will use no
other. Sold by Stewart, at the
Mill. ...~ ~. .r
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

One of the most common ailments
that hard working people are afflicted
with is lame back. Apply Chamber
lain's Liniment twice day and mas
sage the parts thoroughly al each ap-
plication and you will get quick relief.
For sale by all dealers.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

Miss Ella Stansfeld returns to
Minneapolis today after weeks visit
with Miss Margaret Eckes.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

For Sale Cheap:-A7 good young
Jersey COW, bred to Guernsey bull.
coming in with calf in about five
weeks. Inquire at this office.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

Miss Nora Grimm, who has been
spending her vacation at Excelsior
the first of the week.
Morris tribune., 1912-08-23

hVAk WVVh AOA q NlSlG Will
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Sisk, on Wednesday, Aug.
FL,
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Lindgren on Monday,
August 18th.
Miss Ella Stansfeld returns to
Minneapolis today after weeks visit
with Miss Margaret Eckes.
Miss Nora Grimm, who has been
spending her vacation at Excelsior
returned the first of the week.
Kill the gophers with gophergo.
Sure death to gophers. rats, mice and
all rodents. It's poisoned 1aisins and
grain.
See the Emerson pillow before buy
ing. 1t runs lighter and handles easier
than any other. Sold by Stone &
Munro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ingelhart and family
autoed up from Waubay, S. D.. on
Wednesday for visit with N. Eckes
and family.
For Sale Cheap AS good young
Jersey COW, bred to Guernsey bull.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
for same. Carried by unanimous vote

for same. Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren offered
resolution, relative to loan of $780,
10000 from the local banks, which on
his motion was adopted by unanimous
vote
Commissioner Rudgren read a com
munica ion from the Bennett Organ
company asking a rebate of So. on ac-
count of excessive water bill.
Commissioner Reynolds offered a
resolution that the communication of
the Bennett Organ company be re-
ferred to Commissioner Bear TO re-
port. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriver read a letter from
Mayor Schnepp of Springfield. H.. in
viting the council to attend a meeting
Of the officials of the commission form
of government cities, to be held in
Springfield, Dec. q and %. and invit-
ing them to /be his guests at a ban
quet to be held Dec. 81.
Commissioner Hart offered a Teso-
luton that the mayor. city attorney
and Commissioner Bear attend the
convention to be held at Springfield
Dec. q and 2S, and tha- the city pay
the expenses of the city attorney.
Carried by unanimous vote.
The mayor offered a resolution that
the Yeggy-Don Sales company be
granted the RICH. TO construct a gaso-
line tank under the sidewalk in front
of the Odd Fellows building, with
the express provision that there be at
least three feet OF earth between the
top of said tank and the concrete
sidewalk, and that said tank be filled
by means of a tube or hose, and that
they file bond in the sum of $1,000
10 indemnify the city against liability
| for damage caused by explosion of gas
in the tank or while filing, to be filed
by the person or persons asking the
permit Bond 10 be approved by the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
Star Distance.

Miles are useless in measuring as
Economical distances, They have to
use the rate Of light-1S4,000 miles a
secOnd-in covering the mighty spaces
with which they are forced TO deal.
Even then we cannot half understand.
let us say, the immense distance Of
Gamma, in the constellation Virgo.
Many. many years must light travel
in order TO reach our little world from
these two suns. They might even have
been extinguished hundreds Of years
ago. and yet we should still see
them. so vast are their distances. In
the year 1877 a new star suddenly
shone forth in the Swan" but many
did not know that the star really came
into existence hundreds of years be-
fore. but its light did not reach the
earth until it was seen by the observer
In 1S7T.-New York American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
ENDED THE COMEDY.
A Teleeraphie Dialogue That Closed
With the Wires" Down.

WIN tne wires OCVsns
Two telegraph operators were seated
In n downtown cafe recently when an
athletic young man and an exceeding
~ pretty girl entered. They were plac-
ed at a table opposite the key men.
who were sitting side by side in a
position facing the girl. As is the
custom of the craft when wishing to
discuss some one in n pnblic place,
they telegraphed to each other, using
their knives on the plate
"Peacherino. isn't sheT' one licked
to the other.
a tree full" came back the tapping
reply. Wonder who the sack is with
herr
Search me-looks like a boob tied
up with a wren like her"
Bet they aren't married. II they
are. all she needs to do to get a divorce
is to exhibit that map of his in court. >
While the two men were enjoying
a laugh over their silent joking they
were surprised and somewhat alarmed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
Economy and Consolation.

Her discovery in its way was not
less than epochal.
VI is so easy to save when you
know how she exclaimed. ''Oh. 30
easy. Do wish TO save S25? Very
well. / go down town and ind some
thing would like that costs SOS ana
then dom: buy it. Nothing could be
simpler"
She did not deny, however. that her
method Involved a sacrifice
But il the sacrifice is too painful"
she went on to explain. Il go and End
something my husband would like that
costs S35 and don't buy thatr-Puck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
Why Wife Waited.

A certain married man who boasts
to the boys that his wife never sits
up for him slipped out for a cigar the
other evening after supper and failed
TO notice that his wife had her party
gown on. When he softly tiptOed
into the house at Il. N. he was
slightly surprised to see a dcwy eyed
lady trip down the stairway. turn her
back to him and tearfully say:
There are two hooks just couldn't
reach: won't you unfasten them so
can 20 to bed:"
Fortunately he could and did.-Chi-
cagO Record Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27

to hear some more table knife teleg'
raphy." The "peacherino" was doing
it. and she did not look at all pleased,
either.
You two had better look out while
you are all together" carelessly licked
her knife blade while she listened to
something her companion was saying
This sack and boob. as you called
him. with the divorce map. is my hus.
band-safe mover by trade. He eats
fresh little boys"
Something happened to the wires
about that time. and all cOmmunica
ton ceased.-Kansas City Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

Regular meeting held Dec. %, 1912.
City Council Chamber, Rock Island,
H., Dec. %, 1912. The city council
met in regular session at O'Clock p.
m. Mayor Schriver and all commits
sioners present.
The minutes of he.-special meeting
held Dec. II and the regular meeting
held Dec. 16 were read and approved.
Commissioner Rudgren read a pc
tition from property owners on Sew
enth and Eighth streets between Six
teenth and Eighteenth avenues, ask
ing tha- said streets be graded, and
also another communication from
Thomas Rosenfield. asking that the
trees be removed on Third avenue be-
tween Fifteenth and Seventeenth
stree-s.
Commissioner Hart offered a resolu.
Z ton that the communication relative
| to grading certain streets and relative
10 removing the trees on Third ave.
nue be referred to Commissioner Rey
nolds Carried by unanimous vote.
The clerk read the weekly pay roll
for week ending Dec 81, as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27

and sees them dry and shrivel into
mummies.
And still no rain falls.
But one day. il may be years after
ward. there arises sandstone Of ex-
ceptional violence The wind blows
with all the strength and fury Of an
arctic blizzard. but driving before II
sand. not snow.
When II ceases the desert is there as
before: the same. yet different. Noun
tains OF sand exist where before were
valleys.
The mummies have vanished from
human ken foreyer.-Pearson' Weekly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
Very Eneourss i6g.

Every time I've called on Miss Glib
blesOn lately she's been out" com
plalned young Mr.. Fathead Il never
seem to have any Inch"
Cheer up" answered yonng Mr..
Nervcen Eayly. "I'l tell you how 20
make sure she's Mt home Come with
the The next time | call."-Clevelsnd
Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
council. Carried by unanimous vote.

council. Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren presented
the bond of A. f. and Archie McInnis
in the sum of $4,000, conditioned that
the said mentioned parties grade the
streets and alleys in McInnis Broth
ers' First addition.
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
tina. the bond of the McInnis brothers
to bring said streets and alleys to
grade, be accepted. Carried by un-
animous vote.
Adjourned on motion of Commits
sioner Hart
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
Evolution of the Mortgage.

Farming methods have changed.
haven't tbPy?'
Yep" replied Farmer CorntosseI.
Now man thia- he's uniucky II ne
has to borrow money on his place. he
used to think he was lnc.;Y If he was
able to."-Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
REHABILITATION
S2s2GO

Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that the weekly pay roll
jus. read in amount of s2S2.GO, be al
lowed. Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that the First National bank
of Chicago be allowed S3,300.00 for
water certificates and interest due
Jan /, 1913 Carried by unanimous
vote
Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolU ion that the treasurer or the
state of Illinois be requested to return
TO NJ. T. Rudgren, city clerk, cancelled
bonds and interest coupons that are
in his possession, and that the city
clerk is hereby authorized TO receipt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
Caustic.

"Yes.'' said the bride Of n week,
"Jack tells me everything he knows,
and tell him everything | know"
Indeed" rejOined her ex-rival. who
had been left nj the post. The silence
when you are together must be oppres-
sive"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
Well Sehooied.

Captain SuppOsiDg the barracks
were IN catch fire. what call would
you sound: Trumpeter newly Joined,
Sure. Sorr. I'd sound the cease nre."
London Punch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
Hadn't Se4tIed

Bacon-And you say your brother has
settled In Canada Egbert-No.
didn't ssy so. | think he went there
TO get out Of settling.-YOnkers States
man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27

II doctors fail thee. he these thy doc
toTs-rest. cheerfulness and moderate
diet,-Latin Proverh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27

These rugs are all very nice de-
signs and all patterns that we have
had three or more of but at present
have but one pattern of kind remain
ing. Early buyers will get the best
selections.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27

Who rises every time he fails arill
sometimes rise IL siny- Morris
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27

9x12 Oriental and Floral Patterns
eEasss1s Pq Sale P Msss ss45o $3.50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27

9x11 Oriental Pattern Velvet Rugs
Were $1S.75. Clearance GfA IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27

S.3x10.6 Administer Rugs, extra heavy,
beautiful patterns. Were cot IN
$26.50. Clearance Sale Price. 1A1sJU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27
Rugs

8.3x10.6 Floral Design Brussels rugs
Were $3.50 Clearance GfH IN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27

Hearth Rug, size 81 by 81 inches
velvet, beautiful patterns. Were 5000
ClearaLG e Sale CT 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27

s.3x10.6 Wool Fibre rugs, a splendid
wearing rug for dining room or bed
room. Were S11.50. Clear Gf( m
ance Sale Price ......... .0lUsUU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-27

9x12 Wilton Velvet rugs. floral and
oriental patterns. Were. S47 IN
$3.50. Clearance Sale Price 1AIs1V