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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

development is very similar TO that
az Keokuk. as shown in an article
published IN Engineering and Con-
tracing" OF May %, 1912. The main
dam from the Iowa side to the power
house is designed TO be 1925 feet
In total length. OF which $3.50 feet
traveller OF the wrecking craze
river and the remainder, 1,175 feet,
retaining shore dam. The spillvay
section OF the dam is to consist Of
1ls arch spans, each % feet, between
piers four feet thick. and an average
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

There Is a bin before congress, In
troduced April II. 1912. ITO authorize
the Great Northern Development COM
pany 70 construct dam across the
Mississippi river from Q point IN Scott
county, Iowa 70 q point IN Rock Is.
land county. nlinoiA" II 10 under
stood that this bill. although favor.
ably reported. has met with consider
abe opposition a law there Is doubt
OF Its becoming a law during the
current session OF congress.
The accompanying sketch gives an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
at all times.
KEPT AT FLOOD STAGE.

maintaining greater channel depths
at all times.
KEPT AT FLOOD STAGE.
At the dam the water surface will
be held constantly at an elevation
slightly above the present extreme
food elevation at that point, and will
gradually approach the present food
lines as we go up stream from the
dam until they coincide at lie Claire,
the head of the rapids Property on
both sides Of the river between Duck
creek and LIE Claire, up to this food
line, after the dam is constructed,
will either have to be purchased or
protected by dykes. The conditions
on the Iowa side appear to favor the
purchase of lands that will be over
flowed, rather than to protect them
by dykes. These lands are all farm
lands without valuable improvements,
and should cost less to acquire than
to protect, particularly because of
the several streams that would have
to be drained from behind the dykes.
The total land to be acquired on the
Iowa side Of the river for this plan
is approximately $50 acres.
On the Illinois side of the river,
between the dam site and LIE Claire,
It is proposed to construct a dyke
along the shore, instead of purchasing
the lands that would otherwise be
overlooked. There Is a highway fol
! lowing this shore that occupies a most
favorable location for this dyke for
| practically the entire distance. 1t is
proposed to convert this highway into
slightly and much improved drive
way on the top of the dyke, which
will raise the road about 13 feet near
the dam site, and continuously lesser
amounts as we proceed upstream,
until it runs out at its present level
near lie Claire. Drainage back of
pensive, as there are only two small
streams, both Of which now discharge
into the river near the dam site, and
can easily be diverted so as to dis
charge below the dam.
sUBMERGEs ISLANDS.
| ASlue lTOul the 6HOTS pFOpeTIlSS,
there are two islands that will be ov-
erflowed TO a considerable extent by
the proposed development. Campbell's
island is a picnic and summer resort,
with a number of cottages. Smiths
island is partly cultivated and has
some farm buildings. Both islands
are at present submerged in great
part by extreme floods. The total
land on Campbell's island that will
be affected by the proposed develop
ment amounts to about 24S acres, in
Guiding a number of the cottages.
On Smiths island rs acres would be
affected, but not the buildings. Prob
ably the best plan is to purchase
these island lands, although they may
be protected by dykes.
Government records of daily guage
height at Rock Island for 40 years
are available, from which the flow
and power that could have been gen.
Grated during that period are now
being reliably determined. The aver
age amount of power that can be gen
Grated by the first development is ap-
proximately 250,000,000 kilowatt hours
per year For year of least flow,
about one-third less, and for year OF
greatest volume of flow, about one
paRel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

Illinois shore, the dimensions and de-
sign for which are to conform to the
government requirements. Excellent
materials for concrete are available
in large quantities at low cost, and
all construction will be founded on
limestone rock. No unusual construc-
ton is required, and the equipment
will be of standard design and man
ufacture.
In order to avoid all damages to
property and interests above lie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27
THE CELEBRATED BUT NOT OVER RATED
Cut Rate Loan COMPANY

Out kSdaG AO0H company
J. Jones popqlarly known Johnny Jones' Rock
years of unbFoken and unmatched record in his particular
pianos
similar hazards application
incense 70 90 business on such basis that would mutually protse.
granted and from that day until the there develop
Inquiry dscose the there
the ces that rightly their pentday
THE CUT RATE LOAN COMPANY
title which
to you money"
A GREAT BELIEVER IN PUBLICITY
straigee and most original statements ever put tn public n S
in this EDITION ia not am,ss to oua the thonSbt n NV him
with of his pointed emphasis
HIS ARTICLE ON LOAN SHARKS.
What lot of wolves and devils they be-" How they
into the business world First e banks will loan the bOrns
classes dime for known all Second their
too small Third and all things the abOring and his fam
ss7 and that is all right ss4o for dress that cost and
Ill - TO- anS rtS 1S-,,htn 80
often window tags like this Original price s28 rs marked
to get money for his peop Then the lender cSar for his ro
hazard
knocke
pu. in Argus would to
and read
thousand people the ccn who distressed
their
ask this question: there difference giving
live anything
home
in which ehar
white
whole world is moving Then again why don't the
They towards with their and must have first mortgages
and good all for he takes be
this business, lobster the
bank before Il
We mad
pany is that loans to those who their
cannot get any more credit until tte bills paid also many who
for they
company at the year they
especially private
get sung when bills living?
I s people
loan office and help tide
in need and take their
these things into consideration fair minded VIII speak
of the loan company who its honestly.
Loaning chatel
oanng money on STOCKS bonds or real estate by banks
companies building and loan
bondo realty
more fortunately situated 1t hazardous
necessarily the loanng
dent or by death OF the borrower those dependant them
professional borrowers dbe
to prevent.
necessary the
fundamental principles society
the accommodations
especially he shrnkage
expenses taxes The
he
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long willing
accommodation will make their money lending
THE CUT RATE LOAN COMPANY, ao4 Building Is
you deserving help
You will find In this company friend when in need
CHf Date 4 nan GnsHrnaaux
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

OF 80 feet high above the bottom of
the river, forming a bridge Is feet
wide on top. An ogee-shaped OVERALL
will occupy the lower part of the
space under each arch between the
piers, with a steel vertical lift gate
resting on its crest TO control the
flow. These gates are TO slide in
vertical grooves in the concrete piers,
and are to be lifted and operated by
traveller of the wrecking crane
type from tracks upon the bridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

liable showing distances elevate and fall at low and high
from sabua TO the foot Of
co datum; LecaIre
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-11-27

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Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
rAEr AND THE PENSIONS.

Any pretence that Taft is an enemy of the civil war veterans is a false pretence; and there is little doubt that a pension bill will be passed by the present session of congress.
 It can be said with justice that when it comes to regard for the soldiers of the civil war no man can excel Theo- dOre Roosevelt, and this is one req son why many an old soldier feels sad because he cannot follow him in break ing down the safeguards which our fathers established, and the people have persisted in sustaining, and ever will
 The pension bill has been discussed in the senate and today is the day set for action upon the revised bill which shows a good advance from the average pension of AS cents a day.
 The veterans of the civil war will have been pretty nearly all mus tered out in few years, ard the pension of S1 a day which was sup ported by the Grand Army is not a whit more than they are entitled to.
 It can be said for a fact that the eld soldiers vote from principle. not because pensions are a few dollars more or a few dollars less. The idea the pensioners are jumping from one political side to the other to increase their pensions is false, for men who risked their lives for principles sake know how 10 use ballot and have demonstrated this ever since the war was over.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
sLEcTIoNs eoING WRONG.

Since the day Of the North Dakota primaries all the elections of this kind have seemed to go wrong for Roose- welt.
 Out of ninety delegates in New York, according to reports, Taft received four to one
 It is not pleasant for Colonel Roose- welt 10 be beaten out in his own state, or to see himself knocked out in Mon tana which is the home state of Sen ator Dixon, his manager where the republican state committee has de- clared for Taft, 27 to 10.
 The people of this country arc showing that they cannot be har- sngued into violating the traditions of the country or into doing an unjust and discourteous act to President Taft
 MT Roosevelt should have concerned himself about the liberties of the peo- pie when he was the executive head of the government and not a darling with the machine. So long as he could win against the machine with the machine he made no complaint; but when he wants place and power under different circumstances he resorts to the deception that the people need to be emancipated. The people are show sng the Colonel that they know the difference between good government and false pretence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
UNCLE JED'S TALK WITH THE
 WiDE-AWAKES.

The members of the Wide Awake Circle are forming habits and some of their letters show they are forming good, helpful habits which will bless them and make them respected as long as they live There are tive things which tell for good always working and saving. The lazy boy, or girl, and those who can spend. pennies faster tran they can earn them, are preparing the way for trouble of all kinds. It doesn't pay to be wilful or saucy T wilr' is your friend and 1T won't is your enemy unless used in the right place; this sentiment is just as true said the other way. T will" should always be applied to being good and ua5eful-"I won't" to 6 refusal to do anything mean or wicked. Uncle Jed knows that all work and no play makes a dull boy. but it is better for a boy than all play and no work. Cultivate a good disposition and be neat and polite and the world will be a much more comfortable place for you all
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
THE CAPE COD CANAL.

New England shipping interests have reason to be delighted with the progress already made on the Cape Cod canal This great private enter prise will prove the best life saver on the Massachusetts coast, and there is much satisfaction in the advance of tue diggers. The severing of the cape from the mainland will be completed about the same time that North and South Americn are rent asunder for the Panama canal Happy will be the mariners, their families and the vessel owners when Cape Cod and its treach- erous reefs ana shoals are overcome. The hardest problems in the project have been solved and but one more winter will the terrors of the cape have to be borne It is to be hoped that it will require no longer and that finances do not cause a stumbling block, for the canal is a necessity.
 Cape Cod is the worst danger point on the entire New England coast the graveyard of sailors and vessels, and almost every storm adds another wreck to it's already astonishing num- Der. The amputation of the cape has now progressed to such a point that even the most skeptical. though he may know the history of the repeated efforts, believes that the waterway will be finished as planned and the loss of life and property reduced to the minimum there To the shipping interests it also has the additional at traction of a shorter route, and with tolls not prohibitive, it will be con stanly in use, for all coast shipping must pass that point
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
The Old ciaek.

It was very old clock, indeed. Ps- ter knew that it was older than he and older than his father; and as old as his grandfather.
 Ever since Peter could remember. the old clock had stood in the hall with it's long gold pendulum swinging, and it's voice saying always rick tock. tick-tock."
 But as long as Peter had watched the clock and as often as he had hurried by it he never knew it was a real person until New Years eve
 It had been a cold day and the ice had been thick. Peter had been skat ing all the afternoon and he burst into the hall with h3H skates over his shout ders. He was about 10 run past the old clock when queer, husky voice said:
 Peter, you're late for teal
 Peter looked up: the hall was a little dim and there in tho coFner he saw a queer figure in a brown cloak with q shiny face.
 You make me feel badly, Peter" the voice said, 'T have told you when to get up, when to do chores and everything, but s1wsys you are late. It Was never so in your grandfather's s time. He always obeyed me"
 Who are your said Peter.
 T will tell you in the morning, " said the voice; but when Peter looked In the morning he saw only the old clock ticking the way it had done for years. But Peter always was on time after that
 MnDRED CARROLL. Az. 13.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
The Autobiosraphy of Violet.

Molly was playing out in the shade with her dolls. It was dreadful hot that morning so she hardly felt like doing anything.
 Mother had told her she needn't do the dishes, so she had run out with her dolly under the trees.
 After she had been playing quite 9 while, she had become tired and want ed to do something else. As she be- gan pickering up her lips, ready to cry, d bluish flower met her eye. She jumped up quick and found that it was a violet.
 What lovely flower" said she. T wonder how it came here. Some body must have dropped it. It looks droopy. I will give it some water.
 Just then she heard a faint voice:
 Nice little girl please get me some water. ] am very thirsty"
 Molly turned. but as she did not see anyone behind her, she said:
 Tt must have been my inagina- tion.'
 But in a few minutes the voice was heard again. Molly was frightened, and dropping her doll and the violet she ran screaming into the house. 1 Very soon sho came back and picked q up her doll. As she was going away, the violet said
 Why don't you pick ms Up, and take me with you? I am very beautt- full"
 You are said Molly; but if you will not tell me how you came here, I will tear you to pieces"
 All right" said the violet; ready now?"
 Yes, said Molly. Well, to begin with, l was a tiny seed trampled into the ground by some rough bcys. There I stayed near ly a year
 One day l saw a little worm who told me l was going to see sunshine l was very happy.
 'Jn one bright morning I saw light but there was not one speck of beauty in me. l grew and grew, until one day in May l felt little bud bursting out OL my Slue. soon another and another until there was not a place in me that was not beautiful One day d little girl came and picked me smelt me and threw me away. In q few days I was withered, and am moi much scod now; only do please give me some water"
 Nelly, hearing this, hastened te- wards the house. But when she re. turned the violet was nowhere to b, seen; but in about the same plac' was the COW. chewing it's cud. =, that was he end of the violet
 RUTH B. MC0LLtfM. ! Maas neid peeeL
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
THE MONTHS.

January brings the snow, Makes our feet and fingers glow; February brings the rain, Thaws the frozen lakes again: March brings breezes loud and
 shrill,
 Stirs the dancing daffodil April brings the primrose sweet, Scatters the daisies at our feet. May brings flocks of little lambs, Skipping by their fleecy dams; June brings tulips, lilies, roses, Fills the children's hands with
 posies;
 Hot July brings cooling showers, Apricots and gilliflowers: August brings the sheaves of corr, Then the harvest hour is born; Warm September brings the fruit; Spcrtsmen then being to shoot; Fresh October brings the pheas-
 ant,
 Then to gather nuts is pleasant. Dull November brings the blast, Then the leaves are whirling fast; Chill December brings the sleet, Blazing fire and Christmas treat.
 Sara Coleridge,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
William Visits tho se.shor..

Dear Uncle Jed: Tn the summer e9 1911 l had a very fine time The frEt three weeks I spent swimming in the river,
 The rest of my vacation I woTiced for a man I knew. ! had pleasant time. picking peas and beans.
 When I had worked A few weeks Our family went to the beach. After long ride on the cars we got olIt and walked down to the seashore. I went in swimming. There was a large rah I swan out to it. After jumping of 3 few times I went on shore and rot dressed In bath house.
 I came out and got & shore hnnsr- I had very full stomach when 1 got through.
 I had some watermelon which I ht- ed very much.
 When I got through dinner ] treat ed my sisters to some soda and pea nuts. After that we walked around and saw the cute little fishes swim - ming in the water
 We saw large boats, and little cnn dren playing in the sand. Then we had a plate of ice cream and sodH-
 We took the next car and when we had gone a little way we saw rxb- bit run up the walk.
 We got home at nine o'clock.
 Your friend,
 WILLIAM SHAW. Age H.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
TWO STORIES BY WIDE AWAKES
Nauahauaht.

Naughaught. the Indian deacon. who of old dwelt where the cape stretches out it's shrunl1 arm to the relentless Spllting of the waves, aWoke one morn- ing from 0 peaceful dream of a good angel dropping into his hand a bright gold piece in the name of God,
 He rose and went forth with the early morn to seek his traps, which were far inland where the sound of the waves mingled and mellowed.
 He sought his traps, but found neith- CT bird nor beast therein. although he heard the otter plash in the pool near by and heard the partridge drumming in the pines.
 His thoughts then went back to his sick wife What wonder the poor man felt his faith too weak to bear the burden of his thoughts.
 Even now, oh, God he prayed, send me the angel of my dream. Naughaught be poor. He cannot wait"
 Even as he spoke he heard a low metallic clink and looking down be- held a silken purse containing ten golden discs. He held it before his eyes a few moments and then said:
 The angel only brought one gold piece Should he take them all Who would be the wiser in the blind dumb 1 woods?'
 Turning around, he saw lying not far off a black snake, lying in coil Looking up, he saw in tree black crow.
 He saw the tempter in the black snake and the sidelong eye of the | crow.
 | He then heard the roar of the far away ocean It made him think o1 the voice of God in the Garden ot
 "Oh, God!" he prayed, take away this base thought. Naughaught be a l man. Starve if need be, but \let me l look out with honest eyes on all men | I am a baptized, praying Indian, anc should I take this, the bark knots or ! the old trees would turn to eyes anC the birds in the trees would sing:
 |" 'Naughaught is a thief
 He rose and went forth towards tht village inn and stepped in front of tho door, and asked:
 Has any body lost aught today ?'
 'I," answered voice. He looked, and, behold he saw { man in coat of frieze and glazed ha like that of a sea-faring man, but witt no trace of wings
 Ten golden discs in a silken purs' oe my daughters handiwork." ! Naughaught gave him the purse anC was just about to leave when he wa! called back.
 "A tithe at least is yours said tn gentleman and l give it 10 you il Gods name as an honest man
 And in Gods name l take it. sal' 4 Naughaught, with a poor man thanks"
 He went te his home happily, an
 ghen d WellHeet skipper would com
 to the tewn and hear the story Nsug
 haught WeulG ssN:
 T see an angel where theH see
 nan"
 MARY H0LLINGWoKTH. Ags l2,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28

teacn her to crochet some slippers for herself
 Now Mae had been wanting some slippers, but had not thought that she could make them herself and sine thought 1t would be great fun.
 But 1t was not so mach fun afte- all, fer the yarn would get tangled and she had to rRvel it all out several times before she could get it right.
 But once when she was about ready to cry because her bali had fallen from her lap anl rolled across, and the kitten. seeing it, began to play with 1t and tangie it up, she caught sight of small package that was in the ball and as it unwound had fallen out. She opened it and there found the cutest little doll all dressed in pink silk.
 Another time it was a, little thim- ble; and then again it was hair rib bon.
 When she mad finished the clippers she had quite a. number of gifts.
 ErHEL M. DAVIS, Age 1S.
 Wauregan.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
Katherine Likes to Play School.

Dear Uncle Jed: am a little girl seven years old. I go to school and am in the second grade live in Yer sailles. I like to go to school. In school study spelling, reading and arithmetic.
 have a playmate seven years oEd. I have Curls. 1 am in the second read CT.
 Our school begins at nine o'clock had a. doll Christmas. My little sister broke it.
 I like to play with dolls I Aloe to play school with my sisters.
 Your niece.
 KATHERINE GORMAN. Age [. Versailles
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
Idle Frank.

Frank thinks everybody is against him, but farmers don't care to hire lazy boys 1 am sorry to say Frank does not like to work If a man takes pity on him and gives him little work to do, he win slight it all he can, espe- cially if the day is warm; then he will lie upon the grass under the trees or lounge against the fence. For this reason they all dislike to hire him.
 Frank thinks the people are all sel- fish and unkind, when the whole trou- ble is with himself If he Wishes to get q good place to work, he must rise early in the morning and be at the place promptly; then whatever work is given him must be done quickly and faithfully,
 It is always best to do your work well whether the person you work for eve- knows it or not. Anything worth doing at all is worth doing well.
 GLADYS FLINT, Age l3,
 South Canterbury.