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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
SOME CAN
But Student Had to Quit.


Some people are apparently i'm
mune to tea and coffee poisoning
II you are not, nature will tell you
so in the ailments she sends as
warnings. And when You get a
warning, heed it or you get hurt.
sure. A young college student
writes from New York:
Il had been told frequently that
coffee was injurious to me-" Ctea is
Just as bad and il l had not been
told, the almost constant headaches
with which | began 10 suffer after
using it for several years, the state
OF lethargic mentality which grad
ually came upon me to hinder me in
my studies, the general lassitude and
iudisposition to any sort of effort
which possessed me. ought to have
been sufficient warning.
But 1 disregarded them till my
physician told me a few months ago
that / must give up coffee or quit
college. l could hesitate no longer
and at once abandoned coffee.
"On the advice of a friend | be-
sou " VI III I OSluNl ana rejoice TO
tell you that with the drug in cof-
fee (the same drug -caffeine-is
found in teal removed and the
healthful properties of Postum in its
place / was soon relieved of all my
ailments
The headaches and nervousness
disappeared entirely, strength came
back to me and my complexion which
had been very, very bad, cleared up
beautifully.
Better than all. my mental fac
ulties were toned up and became
more vigorous than ever and I now
feel that no course Of study would
be too difficult for me" Name Civ
en- by Postum company Battle Creek,
Mich
There's a reason" and il is ex-
planned in the little book, The Road
10 Wellvil!e," in packages.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true and fun OF human
interest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
BY. J. NJ. c.

THE PET DOGS IDEA OF DANGER
a Rock Island miss possesses a bull
terrier dog which she has brought up
with a tenderness not always bestowed
upon human infants. The canine spec
linen. however. does not on all occa-
Bions. when in public. exhibit evidence
Of the fine degree OF training he has
received. On the contrary. he has a
most lamentably unfortunate way of
putting his worst foot foremost and
assuming a very uubecoming express
sion. and at times INDUCING in most
disreputable language when address
ing his kind that may trespass upon
his dominions, which acts Of indiscre-
ton have led TO numerous serious con
troversies that have been the talk Of
doEdom IN that section of the city
Nor does he always serve with the
grace that his mistress would have
him as a self-cOnstifuted. committee Of
one on reception 70 stssngers with
whom he has not had the honor Of a
formal Introduction. AT such times
he is all too apt to view with suspicion
altogether unwarTanted the visitor who
has not given the acceptable counter
sign on approaching.
In the presence Of his mistress,
whom he loves with a dog devotion
that is almost pathetic. he is the soul
OF gentleness and sweetness of tenn
per. He looks upon her as the person.
iication Of all that is perfect in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
HANDY RAILWAY GUIDE
Is PUBLISHED HERE

Burgh's Railway Guide. a 100 page
booklet, which will contain the time
schedules of all railroads. coming into
Rock Island, Moline, Davenport and
Clinton, as well as the city street car
schedules and those of the interurban
lines, the Rock Island Southern and
the |. & l., will go to press the latter
part of next week and will then be
ready for distribution. The guide is
gotten out by F. w. Burgh of this city
and is practically the pioneer publ
cation of its kind locally, with the
possible exception of the Rock Island
Southern Guide, in which Burgh was
Interested.
The book is to be issued quarterly,
and 10000 copies of the initial guide
will be gotten out for distribution in
the depots, banks and public places
in the four cities mentioned above.
Besides the actual time cards, the
booklet will contain authentic infor-
nation as to amusement parks, thea
tres and places of interest in the tri-
cities and Clinton. Other features
which will be Incorporated will be
the fish and game laws of Iowa and
Illinois, the distances from the local
cities to the leading cities of the
United States with the fares, maps
OF local interest, etc. The second is
sue, in May, will probably include
time schedules of the steamboat lines,
as we'll as such other information as
will prove helpful to the travelling
public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
DENIES THE ALLEGATION.

(Stark County News
A few weeks ago we inserted an item
concerning Joe and Wells Newton,
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Newton of
this place, giving Buda as the young
mems place of residence. However,
this is true in only half, as their faith
er informs us that Joe, the elder, is
student at the Kent night law school
in Chicago, his divernal hours being
spent in a law Office, where he receives
a salary of $50 per month. Wells is
still in high school at Buda.
Miss Tena Pyell, who is giving such
good satisfaction as telephone girl at
home roof. We are glad to know that
Teua has found so much favor with
the Bradfordites, as she is a very de-
serving young lady, which her former
neighbor, Mrs. Blanch Harmon Kopp,
undoubtedly realized when she secur-
ed the position for Miss Pyell some
months ago.
Mrs. Stewart, mother of DR.. Stewart,
arrived Friday evening. and the doc
tor is wearing a very pleasant express
sion, as he had rented Mrs. Temples
house several weeks ago and has been
keeping up fires and daily expecting
his mother.
The Baptist church is at last COM
pleted and underwent a good cleaning
Thursday, even if the day was cold
A prayer meeting was held in the
church that evening and everybody
felt right at home once more. A long
| felt want
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
DRINK AND THIN SKIN.

Rev. J. P. Ryan, the venerable pas
tor of st. Mary's church, Davenport,
usually shaves himself, but the other
morning he was in great hurry and
he dropped over to a barber shop in
the neighborhood to have the job done.
Father Ryan and the barber are old
friends.
After the face had been partially
gone over with the razor, there was a
slip Of the blade, caused by the ner
vousness of the workman, and the
priests skin was punctured.
You see what drink does, Tom,
remarked the good father
yes, do" answered Tom, soberly
ut gives us pretty thin skins
Father Ryan is telling the story tc
his friends in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
on PURPOSEP
Cameron. Ill. Gazett

lCameron, III, Gazette.)
NJ. Dickerson took fall down stairs
few days ago which almost laid him
up. AS it is, he is able to limp around.
The "anti-knocker" Sunday school
class betook themselves to the home
Of Miss Pearle Pitman one night the
last Of the week, where they INDUCED
in oysters which were served in sew
eral ways, and all had good, jolly
time together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20

ton department was put under the civ
IL service in July last year.
Saturday, March q Examinations
for applicants for positions as physi-
clans and assistants. internes, engin-
GERS and assistants, carpenters, cooks.
and head farmers, will be held in the
following cities:
Anna, Bellville, Chicago, Elgin, Fair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
HoP-TOlT LEE.

Tonight The Argus presents the
autobiography Of Hop-To-It-Lee. erst.
while royal rodent exeCutioner TO his
deposed Majesty. Emperor Goo-Goo-
Magoozlum. of the Chinese realm
Hop-TOIt was the most adept party
who ever grabbed a milk-fed rat by
the tail and converted it into a succu-
lent and toothsome stew; however, he
no longer graces the regal scullery
OF the celestial palace. owing TO the
fact that he got in bad with Local No
PSI OF the Chop Suey SINGERS union
for scabbing on that worthy organiza-
ton. As a result. he was invited TO
grid up his Ions and shake the Gun
powder Tea Leaves from his sandals
or ensconce his saffron-hued frome in
lot No. 600fS of the Asiatic Stiff Or
chard. Hop-ToIt, with rare discrim-
ination and judgement. decided TO sal.
ly westward, and he now may be found
any evening expectorating a mouthful
OF H-2-O on the immaculate bosom of
size 1914 shirt, right here in our
fair city.
Herewith are presented the papers
which absolutely prove that Hop-To-It
does not diyerge or deviate one whit
or iota from the scant path of yer.
acity.
Honest to Goodness. me no slingee
any bunkee. Me and Genlul Washee
alice samee." Signed,
HOP-TOITLEE.
Attest.
Chester q. Phudge. Witness. Notary
Public. Interpreter, Amauuensis and
City Pound Master. CSeaD
Autobiography in original tongue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20

The Valley cornet band serenaded
the Lynn jenkins home, four miles TO
the south, Monday night, it being the
wedding anniversary of Lynn and
wife. After the boys had played about
everything they knew, Hen Peters,
who handles the tuba, suddenly remem-
bered that the Jenkins folks were
away for the holidays and were not
expected back until next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
FROM THE VALLEY CLARION.

Postmaster Meadows was confined
to his home two days by the cold spell.
Mrs. Meadows was indisposed and the
postmaster was Obliged to haul the
coal and do all the chores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
WHAT THEY MISSED.
lMilan Indenendentl

NNIIIlH independently
Mrs. Sam HalComb and daughter de-
parted Sunday for a visit with rela-
tives at Chicago. The NJ W. A and
r. n. A. will hold a joint installation
Thursday evening, Jan. IS, at Ryan's
hall. Dancing will be enjoyed after
the meeting.-EastM Moline Correspond
ent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
MISSES BIG NEWS OF WEEK.
tOrion Times)

In last weeks issue We forgot to
mention that Mathew O'ConnelI of Gen
eseo greeted a large number of friends
here the week previous. Come again,
Mathew; We failed to catch you.-An-
dover Correspondent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

to three years in the penitentiary for
burglary, had his photo taken by
Rasmussen today at the request of
his parents in the upper end of the
county.
According to the weather service
this mild weather must cease. The
black flag was hoisted this morning.
indicating a fall of 80 degrees in
"a hours. 1t is to be hoped the de-
cline in temperature will not be as
sudden and radical as it was in the
opposite direction yesterday.
Jan. 21-The entertainment at
the Ninth street NJ. E. church last
night was a success, both as to
finances and pleasure The pastor
is much gratified over the result.
The choir of the church will indulge
in a sleigh ride tonight.
Postmaster Halves has information
or change in the postal laws which
makes postal notes payable at any
or the first class postoffices in the
United states and not strictly at the
office designated in the order. Of
fees of the fourth class are also
authorized to issue postal notes pay
able at any of the large offices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
Gives Out Merit Test Dates.

Springfield, Jan 2O.-The state civil
service commission announces the fol-
lowing examinations:
At Chicago, Feb. IL Examination
for grain sampler and deputy grain in
spector. This is the first examination
for these positions, as tae gain inspec-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
a cool RECEPTION.
(POrt Byron GlObeO

If you wish to know how cold the
weather was Sunday, ask Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Wainwright. They spent the day
with Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Walker
Yuma Correspondence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
TRAIN NOT EXPECTED UNTIL. NEXT
nav
MILAN Indenendentl

While Lester Clarke's horses were
straying on the railroad right OF way
Friday evening, the train happened to
come along and struck one of the
horses which happened to be on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
MUCH LEFT IN THE BOTTLE,
(Geneseo News

To Exchange, for a dog, or what
have you?-a fully developed case of
genuine grip, with all the trimmings
and things. Apply to the editor Of the
News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
WIFE HAS INSIDE INFORMATION.

The other day a Rock Island minis
ter was a visitor at local business
house.
MY wife and | were discussing
death the other night" said the man OF
the cloth. y told her that after l was
gone it was my wish that all ofmy manu-
scripts of sermons. etc, be burned
And can you imagine what her answer
was?"
I'll give II up"
She asked me If it would not be
Just as we'll if | took them with me-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20

field, Golconda, Harrisburg, Marion.
Jacksonville, Kankakee, Lincoln,
Mount Vernon, Peoria. Quincy, Spring
field, Urbana, and Waterfowl
All examinations are for positions in
the state hospitals and schools.
All the news all the time.-The
A-gux.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
NOW THAT IT'S LEAP YEAR.
(Milan Independent,O

Say, Mike, those boys that have been
riding alone had their lady friends
along Sunday.-Shady Grove Core
spondent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20

The Busy Bee circle served a 15-
cent dinner at the town hall last Fri
day. Owing to the large patronage
the receipts fell $3S5 short of meet
Ing expenses. But all present report
plenty to eat and a good time. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20

track. Although being hurt quite bad
ly, there is some hopes of saving the
animals life.-Scott Center Core
spondent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
II WAS TIE LONG GREEN.

"My goodness" exclaimed an up
town resident. who had stood
patiently for half an hour in the
vestibule of the Harper, waiting for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
(From The Argus Files of 1877

VI IOll i ne Argus TlICS VI 1901
Jan. IA magnificent sleigh
trimmed with plumes and gay orna-
ments, such as is used by the royal
family of Russia, was on the streets
this morning. 1t is owned by Fred
Weyerhaeuser and is one of the
handsOmest conveyances ever seen in
Rock Island.
Postmaster Halves received the
pouches for the mail carriers this
morning.
The students of Kember hall ac-
ross the river were sleigh riding on
the streets this morning.
Jan. 17-After one of the pleas
ATTEST of mid-winter days, a bliz-
card set in last night after shutdown
and succeeded in bringing about
fall in temperature of 80 degrees,
taking the mercury down to = be-
low zero. Trains bound east on the
c. T. l. & p from Council Bluffs and
st. Paul were delayed several hours
in consequence of the wind and the
st. Paul train on the c. B. & Q. was
three hours late this morning.
And now it is whispered that a
gentleman holding an important po-
sition on the c. B. & Q. road is
soon TO take unto himself wife.
The Spy of Atlanta entertain
ment for the benefit of the g. A R.
post of this city, last week, was a
success and upon the solicitation of
many citizens it will be reproduced
at Harper's theatre, during the
state encampment of the G. A. R.,
which takes place here about the
middle of next month.
Jan. 1S-The Rock Island Build
ing Loan and Savings association
last evening accepted bids for six
loans aggregating $1,000, the prem
iums ranging from 20 TO % per
cent
The West End Progressive Euchre
club met az the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. G. Frazer last evening.
Jan 20-The cooking club meets
at the residence of Mrs. Phil Mitch
ell this afternoon.
Whiteside, the prisoner sentenced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20

Doc Tillman reports the village gen
orally healthy, though he is figuring
on two appendicitis operations for
next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20

affair was for the carpet fund of our
church. The pastor and wife and their
nine children were among those seen
at the tables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
CHORDS AND DISCORDS

a south bound car, 81 thought that
one must be a Long View sure"
NO" replied the Davenporter who
hustled out to board the car mark
ed Bridge Line" this is the long
green"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20

The Valley cornet band rehearsed
two new Decoration day pieces Tues
day night. There were no accidents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20

Yes. ! am a Chinaman and am
charter member Of the Heathens' as
ISOLATION. J was born subsequent 10
is almond-eyed brothers and sisters.
and as a result, whenever the mi-lstor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20
An Invitation
To Those Who Suffer
From

All trouble such dyspepsia
insomnia, dance troubles stomach bowel
kidney and liver disturbances cancers
the throat and the stomach asthma
diseases of men, and children.
The viro Medical institute will give FREE
ment to all who present the following coupon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-20

Jan. 20-The cooking club meets
at the residence Of Mrs. Phil Mitch
ell this afternoon
Whiteside, the prisoner sentenced
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1912-08-08
Resolutions Adopted.

The Powell County Teachers
Institute in session at Stanton
last week was a smost profitable
meeting and well attended. Fol-
lowing is a copy of the resolu.
tions adopted
"Be it resolved" that We the
teachers of Powell county are
very, very grateful to our able
instructor, DR.. Mckenzie, for the
many helpful suggestions he has
given US, and we with the coop
Grafton of our Superintendent,
will endeavor to have him with
US another year.
We thank Miss Faulkner, of
Missouri, who so beautifully con-
tributed to this Institute.
We feel under great obliga
tions to our organist miss Lilly
Boone) who hasso kindly played
for us.
We thank our secretary, miss
Congleton) yerg much for the
service rendered us during this
Institute.
To the TRUSTEES of Powell coun-
Fty, we appreciate the interest
thew have shown, for it is through
their cooperation that the
schools of the county progress,
and we are deeply grateful to the
citizens of Stanton for their pres
ence during the week, and we E.
specially thank those who have
contributed to the Institute.
We desire to thank the jailer,
(Mr. Stephens) for his kindness
in letting us use the courthouse.
To our Superintendent who
has been so perfectly lovely to us
during the week las we always
find her) we are indeed grateful,
and pledge to her our support.
We are greatly in favor of the
law passed by the last Legislature
body requiring that children be
compelled to attend school,, and
we will use our every influence
to enforce same.
We recommend that copy of
these resolutions be laid on the
tables, and also copy published
in the CLAY CITY TIMES.
Lilly Barnes, Secretary
j. M. Adams.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1912-08-08
Fish For Our Streams.

The report comes from Frank
fort that the first benefit of the
new fish law is to be the restock-
ing of Kentucky streams with
fish by the Government. Exec.
utive Agent j. Quincy Ward and
w. w. Longmoor are in cores
pondence with people along all
the streams in the State, collect
ing information as to just what
kind of fish is wanted in eaC b
section. The government has
never heretofore given Kentucky
her quota of fish because there
was no protection for them, but
the commissioner hopes to have
three trains of fish early this fall
for distribution.
When the game wardens are
chosen the merit system will be
applied, and half dozen or so
will be retained on the staff to be
sent wherever there is particular
need of special service. These
men will receive expenses and
and extra compensation, and will
be chosen from among those who
display especial aptitude for the
work
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1912-08-08
The Bull Moose Conve ntion.

Teddy's convention this week
has been full of Sc tionalism
from start to present. The Bull
Moosers", as they are called, ex-
Guided Southern negroes alto
gether, thus generating the
Democratic party for all that it
has done to maintain white su-
premacy in the South. The res
olutions denounce the Taft ad-
ministration. The convention
should have gone further and de-
nounced the Roosevelt admins.
tration, it was administered in
the same spirit as the Taft. 1t
seems that Teddy has changed
his glasses altogether and sees
now entirely different to what
he did eight years ago. They
call him gle It, but how can he
be great if he is just now seeing
what millions of other voters
have seen for years? If it takes
Teddy fifty years to learn what
to do to save the government,
how long would It take him to
ga We it after he has been so itng
learning, if he had IA chanceY
Why not entrust the saving of
the Government to the Demo-
cratic party, the party that was
first to adopt modern theories
with modern conditions, and "a
dept them as conditions de-
manded.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1912-08-08
Dies Suddenly.

"Uncle" James Smith, aged
eighty-two years died Sunday
morning very suddenly at his
home near Powell's Valley
church. He got up Sunday
morning apparently enjoying his
usual health but passed away in
a short time. The remains were
laid to rest in the Powell's Val.
ley graveyard Monday. He is
survived by wife and several chill.
dren. He was a devoted member
of the Old Baptist Church.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1912-08-08
VIII PrObated.

The will of j. r.. Hurst was
probated in the County Court
Monday. Deceased leaves all of
his estate, both real and person
al to his wife. He provides first
for the payment of all his debts
aud burial expenses. His estate
consists of the store in this city
and two farms on Hardwick's
creek. His wife is also made
executor Of the estate without
bond.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1912-08-08

The L. & N. Railroad h, 8
bought several carloads of long
poles here and shipped them to
Winchester where they will be
used in the construction of their
new line of road from Winches-
ter to Irvine.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1912-08-08

Messrs. Hultz and Rice, of
Gynthiana, spent Wednesday
with Judge I. j. Fletcher.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1912-08-08

Henry Cooper and Meridith
Fox, of Clark county, were here
this week and bought bunch of
sheep from q. B. OOnlee.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1912-08-08
N. c. walters Buys Auto.

Mr.. Nelson Walters, manager
of the West Invine saw mill
went to Lexington last Monday
and purchased him a fine two
seated automobile. He drove it
home next day. Mr.. Walters is
now re ,dy to skip over the earth
at lightning speed on fiowery
beds of ease,-Estill Herald.