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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
STICK TO THE HOME MERCHANT

STICK TO THE HOME MERCHANT.
The Store of q Thousand Win
dows." is the title bestowed upon q
mail order catalogue by the house
issuing IT, The advertisement in
which this unique name appears
covers a full page in a magazine and
the writer claims that "in the prepar-
alton OF every one OF the thousand
pages We spend more money than
Is ever spent in the decorating Of q
single Wenamaker window, or the
erection Of a Marshall Field display"
The advertisement calling attention
10 this book costs a lot OF money.
Magazine pages cost from $3.50 to
several thousand dollars a page for
a single issue. A dozen or more
magazines are used and the expense
runs up to a figure that would equip
several good sized stores. In addi-
ton, every one Of the thousand pages
has required more money than goes
into a window display of the most
famous stores in the world"
Rock Island merchants can supply
nearly every want of every resident
in this territory. Not alone can they
do this, but they do it cheaper than
the man does, who must get his legi-
innate profit and on top of It the quar-
ter million Of dollars spent in getting
out its store ola Thousand Windows"
The mail order house runs no risk, it
HHaa hrIEfnags a in Cd
basis" II the purchase does not
suit, that does not bother the mail
order house. 1t has the money The
Rock Island merchant stands back of
every purchase made II it is not as
represented, he makes good by re-
placing any defective article with one
that is good. He sells the actual
goods. not the pictures. He does more.
He pays taxes which make this city
prosperous, Offering a market for the
produce Of the country adjoining it,
For the city man he procures protec-
ton and in addition he never fails TO
do his share towards churches and
home enterprises. The mail order
house does nothing Of the kfnd. 1t
has no interest in Rock Islands prog
ress OF prosperity.
Those who are on the mailing list
of mail order house will profit by
taking their wonderful store of a
| Thousand Windows" to the merhcant
dealing in the particular merchandise
they are tempted TO buy on the
strength of the picture to compare the
home merchants prices with those
/ quoted by the mail order house and
90 times out OF 100 they will find that
the local price is lower, while TIE
actual article is on sale, not the pic.
I ture. Above all, the legitimate profit
on the purchase goes towards build.
ing up Rock Island and Rock Island
county instead Of paying for further
editions Of the wonderful store Of a
Z Thousand Windows"
/ Stick 10 the home merchant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
WAR WITH NIEXICO2

The news dispatches from Washing
ton and Beverly indicate that the
national administration believes itself
confronted by the possible necessity
~ extensive armed Intervention by
this country In Mexico for the pur-
pose OF restoring peace there. The
public has been somewhat startled
thereat. II had thought that danger
past.
The turbulent condition OF affairs in
Mexico is a matter of common knowl-
edge. The country is being harried
by bands OF revolutionists and bandits.
md the Madero government has thus
Tar been unable 10 suppress them
Possibly Americans who have remain
ed in Mexico are in danger. but long
ago they were warned 70 obtain safe
~ by returning TO the United States.
In this situation the American peo-
pie as whole can see no reason for
war with Mexico. with its inevitable
sacrifice OF lives and moaey-for
armed Intervention OF sufficient extent
10 restore order would probably be
resisted by the Mexican people and
that would mean war in effect IL not
In name. The public realizes. more
over. that pEessure is being brought
10 bear upon. the president by finan-
cial interests whose heavy Mexican in.
Nestments are imperiled. And Meth.
er in that can IL see a good reason
for such Intervention as seems TO be
contemplated.
The Americans on this side Of the
Mexican border must be protected
Those in the interior OF Mexico who
ere non-combatants must be assured
The lmlUniues Of noR-combatsnts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
sTERILIzE THE SCHOOL BOOKS

STEKILIZE THE SCHOOL BOOKS
The Ohio state board of health
does not approve OF the old school
book, the school book all tattered and
torn. the school book with signs that
It has been less read than worn. For
1t has evidence in its possession that
amid the CRIME SO generously divided
with the book by its owners there are
bacteria that move and multiply ald
seize the first opportunity to found
fiourishing colonies in childish throats
and lungs.
Il has sometimes seemed as IL edu
cation might be halted if there were
no dirt to transfer TO the first reader
the geography and the 'rithmetic
Schooling appeared 70 progress more
smoothly. the routine became more
firmly established after d few pages
had been torn. the corners frayet
and the color tone harmonized with
the backs OF tho hands Of young stu
dents. But. undoubtedly that waI
IN error. II was the kind OF thinkInl
that our standpatters think. arguing
that what is has TO be.
The state board urges that all old
school books be sterillzed and tells
how II can be done TO the damage OF
the bacteria, but not TO the books
We suppose it Ia right II is better
that children live BEAUTIFULLY thar
that so time-honored an institution a.
the combination school book anC
towel survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Sept. II in american
History.

IT42-James Wilson. -iGuer for Penn
syivau!z Of the Declaration Of In
dependence. born in Scotland: died
lIJs
1s47-TEe United States army under
General Winfield Scott entered the
City OF ,leNico as conqurrOrs.
1SJl James FeHimore Cooper. the nov
eIist. died. born 1888.
1862 Federal columns under General
w r Franklin and General a. f
Burnside drove 'up ConTrderatcs
from SoIih Mountain. Maryland
1901 - President William Mckinley
died in Buffalo o. the wound re-
ceircd or the C'b At the hands "
I,r0- f.. 'z..G9sl: born Mics, o.
jan. -, l54o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
$4,000 IS RECOVERED
BY CHADWICK VICTIMS

Elyria. Ohio, Sept. 14.-Part Of the
money out Of which the people of
Oberlin were heeced by the late Cas-
sic Chadwick came back TO them To-
day. The United States Fidelity &
Bonding company of New York paid
into the court here $22.s75, which rep
resents the $4,000 bond, with inter
est, Of the late cashier. a. B. Spear,
OF the National Bank OF Oberlin,
wrecked through its dealings with Mrs.
Chadwick. Payment followed a long
litigation. The money is TO be divided
among the stockholders of the bank,
who were assessed 100000 to pay de-
positors' losses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Tho Great Event.

The county fair is now on tai
And all the porkers proud
Are showing of their very best
Before the gaping crowd.
The cattle in the narrow stalls,
The horses on the track,
Are showing, each and every one,
How lefty they can stack.
The barker at the circus tent
Is tearing in the air
Great jagged holes, that each and all
May know that he is there.
The peanut and the popcorn man
Are chasing far and wide
To see that every hungry child
Is with a lunch supplied.
Up In the building on the hill,
Where cabbage is displayed
Beside the pumpkins and the corn
And goose eggs, freshly laid,
The folks who raised it stand around
To hear its praises told.
And each one swells and feels as gay
As any two-year-old.
The father and the mother come,
And all the kids are there.
They listen to the big brass band
And at the players stare.
They take in everything in sight
That gives them thrills or mirth,
And you can bet most anything
They get their moneys worth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

THEY HAZED HIM JUST THE SAME.
A Cleveland councilman Ccalled al
derman in some cities) and bachelor,
proposes an ordinance that will stop
bridegroom hazing.
While one is tempted to suspect
that the bachelor councilman is con-
templating immediate matrimony
(Which he does not admit) aid so ID
striving TO protect himself from his
many friends, one at the same time
agrees heartily, that the newly mar
ried should not be annoyed by the
playful antics Of rabid acquaintances,
Goodness knows, the newly married
have troubles enough coming TO EN-
without any assistance from the out
side.
Sometimes the hazing" is a harm
less and good-natured affair, as hap
pened to a certain young man who
quietly took a wife a few weeks ago
Being a popular young fellow, he
had an idea Of what might be com
ing to him If the day of his marriage
was known. Therefore the wedding
was quietly conducted at home with
only the immediate relatives present
and the young people, without an
nouncing any at home" day, tool
| up their residence in a suburban
home where the carfare discourages
frequent visits.
But the marriage soon became
known (somebody always tellsD anC
when the young people, accompanied
/ by the brides mother. came into
town to attend a dancing party, theil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
THE DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN

Especial Correspondence Of The Argus.)
New York, Sept. 12.-George w.
Green, national committeeman from
Rhode Island. reported to Acting
Chairman McAdoo at democratic
headquarters this week, that only a
miracle would keep Rhode Island
from going democratic this fall.
Il want to be frank" said Mr..
Greene, and confess that it is the
third term ticket that makes the sue
cess of the democrats a certainty.
In the last 10 years Rhode Island
has gone democratic four times II ma
tional and local elections, so it is not
astounding that we will be in the
democratic column this year. But
Rhode Island is a republican state.
Two years ago the republicans car.
ried the state by about 1000 and last
year under extraordinary local condi-
tons, by about 1000.
The third term ticket Insists they
will cast 10000 votes. If we cast our
normal vote we will have the state
safely by more than 5000 But we are
going to have more than our normal
as we are gaining.
81 made a tour through Maine be.
fore the election and l was sure that
1t could only be by a miracle that we
could carry the state. Maine went
democratic two years for the first
time in 80 years, and that was due to
| local conditions.
II think the third term ticket is
stronger in Maine than any of the
New England states. Let the third
/ term ticket get even a fair sized vote
and if the democrats hold their own
there is every reason to think that
/ Wilson will even carry Maine in No
vember. / think We did wonderfully
well in Maine when it is remembered
that the Taft and third term party
were united"
/ New York has found a new centre
Z Of interest in the tariff exhibit which
was formally dedicated by Governor
1 Wilson.
Meetings are held practically every
nun lAOAl cary s4AO4 AAAAA5 hAAAAA ~
o'clock at night and there are thous
ands OF people who are inspecting
the educational exhibits and paying
extra close attention to the corps of
speakers.
+ The public is shown how much
cheaper household goods would be II
protection were cut off, and the trusts
are shown as the chief beneficiaries
OF the present tariff system.
/ In the window Of the exhibit are in
stalled six fat porkers, all alive. Each
/ OF these pigs is labeled with one OF
/ the following appellations: Sugar
trust, wooden trust. match trust, steel
trust, harvester trust and thread
/ trust
New features are TO be introduced
into the exhibition every day.
Every Friday viii be ladies' day
and next Friday at noon Mrs. J. Bor
den Hartman viii be the speaker. Il
Is only fair that the democrats should
give a day a week TO women, because
It was a woman who conceived the
idea Of the exhibit
The Credits due 10 the wife OF Con
/ gresham James L. Slayden of Sar
Antonio, Texas. Last spring Mrs
Slayden had occasion 10 buy a sewing
machine OF American make in Sa4
Antonio. Some time later while trav
cling in Mexico she found she could
buy the same machine there for a
per cent less. Then she discussed
the matter with her husband anC
learned that the trusts exported theil
goods 10 foreign countries, where
there was competition, Tor less money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
OLD COLLEGE is CLOSED
Jubilee Buildings and Effects to be
Disposed Of at Auction.

Peoria, Ill. Sept 14-Jubilee col.
lege. founded by the old Episcopal
church in 1885. financed by funds OBJ.
tanned from England and southern
states, is no more. Bishop Fawcett,
who was guardian Of the school, and
the trustees have decided TO discon.
iinue the school. II went into bank,
ruptcy six weeks ago and an auction II
ali the effects except the buildings and
land, is set for next Tuesday. Once the
school corporation owned $500 acres
OF land, but IL dwindled until now there
ere only, 800 heavily nortgaged-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

But II this country is drawn into war
with Mexico, the cause must be more
compelling than any that has yet ap-
peared, or it will be in opposition to
the wishes Of the people Of the
United States.
And they would surely find the
means to make their resentment ef-
fective.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

There is only one man in the whole
wcrld who is incapable of doing
wrong. thinking wrong. acting wrong,
being wrong And he is advertising
IT, There IL a reason"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

Il see your daughter is engaged to
be married"
AT last"
Il hope she realizes that marriage
Is q serious thing"
You bet she does. We thought
she'd never land this boob."-Louis.
vile Courier-JournaL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

Carnegie is reported to have bought
up and closed all the pubs" near his
castle at Skibo and now a thirsty ma
tive has TO go II miles 10 get a drink
SUCH a philanthropy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Hard to Find,

Hard to Find.
81 don't see why you don't like Mr.
Burroughs, Belle"
Hes too full OF original SIM
Huh! The man who can commit
original sin in these days is too crea-
tive to have it matter"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

There will be the biggest cora crop
on record this year. Under the old
proverb that the liquid product of
corn makes democrats. this ought to
be a great year also for Bourbons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Perhaps.

why is It that you never hear Of
men suing for breach Of promise?"
They haven't as much faith in the
Jury as women have"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

The sending UP OF two lieutenants
with every aeroplane in the British
aviation corps seems a lamentable
waste OF material
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

1t is reported that an earthquake
was recently felt at Reno. But 1t
doesn't seem possible that anything
could shock Reno.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
EIucidated

"What is an egotist anyway"
want to known
Sure"
"a fellow who really seems to think
as much of himself as you think of
yourself"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

For an old. experienced jurist. May
or Gaynor seems TO have shown as
tonishingly little knowledge OF what
is expected OF witnesses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Lost the Point.

81 heard a brand new story today"
"What was it?''
81 forget"
But where do / laughT'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

San Francisco-Dominico Beninato
was arrested here. charged with the
murder of Giovanni Natoli in Waltham,
Mass, Nov. Il, 1911
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

Improve the avenues leading into
the city as well as those within the
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
All Her Father Had
Fully Imnressed-

How much do you love the girlP'
"About half a million"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
BiH. BancI

"a soft answer
'Yes, know"
WHAT"
makes the other fellow think you're
scared Of him"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Humor and
Philosophy
D. DUNCAN ~. .sHgTW
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

ONE reason why a man can't live up
to his bright future is that he can't
live down his murky past.
A woman would rather be out at ell
bows than out of fashion.
a lot more people give promises than
keep them.
man may be broad minded with
out spreading himself at all.
Having money differs in more than
one way with spending money.
The angel a man marries doesn't al
ways dwell in paradise.
The trouble is that a lot of expensive
experience isn't worth what it costs
Having a crouch doesn't distinguish
man, but sometimes it extinguishes
him.
When we have Just ret rned from a
long outing trip we find this u sad and
weary world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Prudent Statesmen.

FTUuSht 0tdteSEncn.
81 hear that the senate is pretty
busy"
THAT sop
Eyes, housekeeping"
"Housecleaningv
"Must be. l heard John say that
they were whitewashing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

The straw hat is now grasping at
the last straw.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue., Rock Island. Ill entered at the
postofnce as second-class matter.)
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
"You seem certain of II ="
ESpactancX.

Expectancy.
You seem much elated."
Il feel so happy"
why"
81 expect to 90 to Europe some uay."
Huh! That's nothing | expect to
go to heaven"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
He Was Certain.

us there money in this scheme OF
Blifkins?"
There is
You seem certain of it,
81 am. l have just dropped 5000
in it myself"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Had II to Learn

"Who picks out his neckties for him?"
His wife does"
why does he let herr"
$50 it appears you are not married"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

The trouble is that lot of expensive
experience isn't worth what it costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

The angel a man marries doesn't al.
ways dwell in paradise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

Enforce the automobile regulations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
BY THE J. w. POTTER CO.

TERMs-Tsn cents per week. by car
risr, in Rock Island
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department
which should also be notified IN every
instance where II Ia desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority In the premises.
All communications OF argumsntative
character. political or religious, must
have real name attached for publ:ca-
ton No such articles VIII be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones In ell departments: Cen
trail Union, West I45. Ii45 and 2145;
Union Electric. 5I46.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

Having money differs in more thar
one way with spending money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

A man may be broad minded with
out spreading himself at all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

a lot more people give promises than
keep them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

A woman would rather be out at ell
bows than out of fashion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14
Win with Wilson.

Try Rock Island First.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-14

When we have Just ret rned from a
long outing trip we find this sad and
weary world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-20

compels the leader. The Republican convention will contain many a man who is compelled by measures to ao what he would prefer not to do.
 The platform IS important
 The voters of this nation = even when the women do not .vote-are sovereign. When the most of them come to believe that, some new law, or social means, should be adopted to improve their government it behooves politicians and statesmen to take no- tice. If they disobey the sovereign will, disaster will surely overtake them. as appears by the results now flowing from a period of long diso- nedience and the harvest now being reaped in Chicago.
 The. demand of the women is one of those demands which politicians have failed to heed, and now must heed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-20
SLAPPING A NAUGHTY
 MONOPOLY ON THE. WRIST

Mayor Wilson joins in a mild solicitation of the Connecticut Com pany to do it's duty. He has address ed to the most august officers of the puissant monopoly a mildly beseech- ing letter in which he directs atten- ton to the sad condition of the high ways on portions of the road bed which the company is legally charged to maintain.
 How long have these road beds been thus? How frequently in the past has the same appeal gone forth ? Time without number.
 Let Bridgeport stop begging in these matters and assert its right. There is right to have the thing done, right enforceable at law
 There is a right to have a law un- der which trolley lines may be taken by eminent domain and operated by the public for public benefit.
 It appears that Cleveland is rum ming a mighty successful line on a three cent fare basis.
 Let Bridgeport cut short the inter minable quarrelling with private mo- nopoly and bend an equal endeavor to make the monopoly public. Then one grave difficulty in the way of honest and efficient city government will have disappeared
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-06-20
DRUGGISTS OPEN WAR ON HEROIN STATE PHARMACEUTICAL CON- MENTION VOTES TO URGE
 BILL TO RESTRICT ITS
 SALE BY STATUTE.

The danger of the sale of narcotics and especially of heroin, the drug against the sale of which a crusade has been started in New Haven, was discussed animatedly at the annuai convention of the Connecticut Phar- maceutical Association at the Hotel Pembroke. Woodmont, yesterday. and the members went on record Tn favor of Statewide action restricting it's sale. Action was taken to the effect that the association should instruct it's leg islative committee at Hartford to draw nm and introduce a bill providing for the restriction of the sale of the drugs. especially heroin. A bill to this effect is now being prepared by Senator Charles B. Mitchell of New Haven. and will probably be intro f1uced at the next session of the Leg islature.
 The annual dinner of the associa ton was held last night in conjunction with the convention of the Travelling Mems Auxiliary. which is also in ses- sion at the Pembroke. About 15O members of the two organizations were present at the opening session.
 Following the regular routine busi- ness the officers for the coming year were elected as follows:
 President, S. M Altar, of South Norwalk; first vice president, Theo- dore Beck, of New Haven; second vice president, c. c. Treat, of Norwich: secretary and treasurer, P. J. aarvan. of Bethel.