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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
YEAR SHOWS DECREASE
IN DAILY NEWSPAPERS

Philadelphia, Jan. 30.-Newspaper
census figures for 1911, compiled by
the American newspaper annual and
directory, published here today, indi-
cate that multiplication of daily papers
in the United States has come to a
halt. year ago the number was
2,472; the 1912 annual lists 13 less,
showing that the trend is now in the
downward direction. According to
this authority, greater mortality than
birth rate is explained by suspension
or consolidation of newspapers in
crowded or unproductive fields. New
England has lost four dailies, New
York four, middle states nine, and the
western states have IS less than a year
ago. Gains have been heaviest in the
southern states, while the middle At
lantic section has an increase Of three.
Weekly and semi-weekly newspapers
also seem to have reached their limit
in numbers. The 1919 Annual names
and describes 1929 weekIies. 40 less
than in 1911, and Sos semi-weeklies. as
compared with GIT in 1911.
The 1912 annual marks its 44th
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
RIDDELL TALKS
BEGIN TONIGHT

The lecture, brain Building and
Soul Growth" which will begin a
series of 10 by N n. Riddell at the
First Methodist Episcopal church to-
night, has been popularity known at
assemblies as the 81 900
lecture, not that this was paid for
its delivery, but on account of its
great practical value to all who
would improve self or others. The
lecture contains some interesting
facts relative to what can be done in
the line of brain building and ex-
periments by Elmer Gates and 9TH
ers will be cited.
College presidents and teachers
say that the lectures, Brain Build
ing" and Psychology of Success, -
are worth more to advanced stu
dents than three months of average
school work. Specific directions for
overcoming bad habits and strength
ening the faculties OF the mind will
be given.
The ministerial alliance and the
Y. NJ. c. A. are cooperating in bring
ing Mr.. Riddell TO the city in order
that he may do such good work as
he has done elsewhere. The admis-
sion 10 the lecture is entirely free
but a collection will be taken each
evening to meet the expenses of
opening the church and covering
other incidental expenses. The lee
ture begins promptly at o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30

year, contains more than 1900 pages
describing 24,345 newspapers and per
iodicals, presents 10 distinct items
about each, including its circulation
rating, and gives 1910 census popula-
tons for the 1900 towns in which
newspapers are published.
Aeronautics, moving pictures and
Esperanto are responsible for new lists
of publications devoted to these SUBJ
jects. There are over 200 hundred of
these lists in the book just from the
press. Religious publications number
S65, agricultural journals total 463,
and there are no less than 129 sep
arate divisions of class and trade per
iodicals. EXponents of more than 40
secret society orders are catalogued.
Foreign language papers printed in "a
different forms of speech are described
in a classification of their own.
These statistics are gathered from
returns by the press Of the country and
sifted, verified and arranged by the
engaged in such revision throughout
the year. The Importance of the news
paper publishing industry, likewise the
development and rapid increase Of ad-
vertising. is impressively illustrated
in the magnitude of this work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
Lodge Notes

Elaborate preparations are being
made for the annual anniversary ban
quet Of the Elks which will be held at
Eiks' hall tomorrow night This IS to
be one OF the most elaborate in years,
and the list Of speakers includes some
Of the most prominent and well known
men in the state. A feature Of the ev-
ening will be the drawing for the elk's
teeth taken from the deceased 'BilP
who was obtained from the park COM
mission at Des Moines. Iowa. and who
has been mounted and placed in a
prominent place in the club rooms.
The tusks taken from the animal are
some Of the finest ever obtained, and
one lucky man present will be award
ed these trophies at the conclusion Of
the drawing. The banquet and speech
es will be followed by an excellent
vaudeville, an array Of talent having
been obtained, which could well grace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
ILLINOIS NEWS
PARTY Reaches Safety.

Cairo, Jan. 30.-Nine persons, for
whose safety fears were expressed
when they were caught in ice that
choked the Mississippi river, landed
here. Following are those who
fought for life: d. J. Mcconnell,
Cairo, Ill; NJ. L. Mas, Mount YER
non, Ind; Robert Randolph, Mount
Vernon, Ind; William Bryant, Para
gould, Ark; L. F. Hughes, East
Pairie, Mo-; w. B. Lynn, East Prai-
RE, Mo-; John Floese, Culver, Ind;
Frank Workem, ferryman, and his
negro assistant. Seven of the men
reached Birds Point by train and en-
gagged Workem to ferry them across
the river to Cairo. They were caught
in ice foes at the junction of the
Ohio and Mississippi rivers and were
in great danger for hours. The PAR
" reached river point two miles be-
low here soon after midnight. Ice
foes continuously threatened to
smash the boat. Workem managed
to elude the foes, however and when
there came gap in the steady
stream of ice cakes he showed his
boat across to the Kentucky shore in
safety. The men said they battled
with walls of ice more than 10 feet
high which surrounded the boat. All
suffered severely from the cold and
wet clothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
HER FRIENDS
GOOD ADVICE
The Results Made This Newbure
Lady Glad She Followed
SUGGESTION.

Newburg, Ala.-"For more than Q
year." writes Myrtle Cothrum, Of this
place, II suffered with terrible pains in
my back and head. l had . sallow
complexion, and my face was covered
with pimples. Our family doctor only
gave me temporary relief.
A friend of mine advised me to try
Cardui, so began taking 1t, at once,
and with the best results, for I was
cured after taking two bottles. My
mother and my aunt have also used
Cardui and were greatly benefited.
| shall always praise Cardui to sick
and suffering women"
Cardui is a purely vegetable, per-
fectly harmless. tonic remedy for wo-
men, and will benefit young and old.
Its ingredients are mild herbs, hav-
ing a gentle, tonic effect, on the wo-
manly constitution.
Cardui has helped a.million women
back to health and strength.
Have you tried It? II not, please
DO. 1t may be just what you need.
~ B Write 10: LADIES' Advisory Dept. Ch.t.a-
looga Medicine Co., Chattanooga. Tenn. for Special
Instructions. and 4-page book Home Treatn<as
or Women. sent in plain wrapper. on request
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
SURPRISED DOCTOR.
Illustrating the Effect of Food.

The remarkably adaptability of
Grape-Nuts food to stOmachs so dis
ordered that they will reject every
thing else, is illustrated by the case
of woman in Racine, Wis.
Two years ago. she says, Il was
attacked by a stomach trouble so
serious that for a long time | could
not take much of any sort of food.
Even the various kinds prescribed
pain.
We then got some Grape-Nuts
food, and you can imagine my sur
prise and delight when ! found that
| could eat it with relish and with
out the slightest distress.
when the doctor heard of it he
told me TO take several small por-
tions each day, because he feared l
would grow tired of it as l had of
all other food.
But to his surprise (and that oS
everybody else), l did not tire of
Grape-Nuts and became better day
by day, till, after some weeks, my
stomach entirely recovered and | was
able to eat anything my appetite
craved.
My nerves, which had become so
weakened that l feared / would be-
come insane, were also restored by
the Grape-Nuts food in connection
with Postum which has become our
table beverage. l appreciate most
gratefully and thankfully the good
that your food preparations have
done me and shall be glad 10
answer any letters inquiring as to
my experience" Name given by Pos
tum company. Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book. THE Road
to Weilville," in packages. There
reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full of human
interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30

the electric signs of any of our metro
politan playhouses. An orchestra will
dispense music throughout the even
ing. The program is as follows:
Music-Orchestra.
Introduction of Toastmaster-A. I.
Huesing, exalted ruler Rock Island
lodge No. $50.
Response-H. E. Casteel, toastmas-
ter.
Address - Charles H Williamson,
Quincy lodge No. 100.
Music-OTchestra.
Address-Judge F. D. Let's, Daven-
port lodge No. 29S.
Drawing for Elk Teeth.
Address - Shelton F. McGrath, dis
trict deputy Peoria lodge No. 90
Music-Orchestra
Eleven O'clock Toast-Robert Rex.
dale, Rock Island lodge No. $50.
Vaudeville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
WILL DEDICATE
CHURCH MARCH 3
Central Presbyterian Edifice to
Be Formally Opened at
That Time.
J. w. POWELL TO ASSIST
Building in Process of Erection Lit
tie Less Than Year-Fur-
nishings Complete.

The formal opening and dedica-
ton of the new Central Presbyter-
ian church, corner Fourteenth street
and Tenth avenue, Rev. Marion
Humphreys, pastor, will take place
March 3. The church at this time
will be entirely complete with the
exception of a few detail furnishings
to be provided by various organiza-
tons in the church. The services of
dedication will be participated in by
Joseph w. Powell of Buffalo, n. Y,
and others prominent in church work.
Mr.. Powell is a layman and one of
the national brotherhood organizers,
leader in church extension and &C.
tive in the mems forward movement
The program Of exercises is as yet
incomplete.
LESS THAN YEAR TO COMPLETE.
The contract for the new church
edifice was let Feb. 81 of last year
and March Ii the ground was broken
for the excavation of the basement
The first stone was laid May 10 and
the corner stone was laid June %
with impressive services. In a lit
tie less than year the dedication
of the church complete is a POSSIBLE
| ity. The church has dimensions of
76x96 with an auditorium seating ca
pacity Of $50 and with adequate pro-
visions to care for 800 in the Sunday
school. Since the vacating of the old
Central Presbyterian church on Sec.
ond avenue, which had been the
place of worship for SO years the
congregation has worshiped in the
Bethel chapel at Twelfth street and
Eleventh avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
FRESHMEN CLASS
IS VERY SMALL

The incoming class which began
its studies at the high school today
was not nearly as large as was ex-
pected, in. fact the percentage of
graduates of the grammar grades
who decided to continue their edu-
cation was much smaller than usual.
Only AZ of the II graduates are in
the high school to date and there is
little prospect that the number will
go beyond the so mark. Just what
is keeping the children out of school
is not known. The new freshmen
have been assigned a session room
on the second floor and are under
the supervision of Miss Trowbridge.
Following are those who have en-
rolled:
Marcus Archer, Bessie Baker, Lii
liam Beatty, Florence Bladel, Mary
Butt, Elmer Carlson, Murl Crocker,
Marjorie Curtis, Lillian Damrath,
Bruce Edwards, Fred Ehlers, Theo-
dore Englin, Leo Entler, Dewey Erb-
stein, Isadore Erbstein, Edmund
Erickson, Edward Fenrich, George
Fryer, Leo Cannon, Scott Clip
pert, Edna Goldman, Hortense
Granere, Hazel Gregory, Emily
Johnson, Florence Healy, Melvin
Johnson, James Kerr, Irene Kruger,
Edward Lamp, Hildur Larson, Mar
ion McCabe, Harold Johnson, Bessie
Mally, Wilbur Mayors, Mary Meter,
LoTenia Oldham, Howard Ramser,
Archer Redecker, Katherine Robb,
Margaret Schnitzer, Fac Somers,
George Weyerhauser, Harry Zurke,
George Studahur, Frieda Silverman,
Earl Bassett.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
AWAKES AND FINDS
HIS ROOM IN FLAM ES

c. NJ. Shaw, Fourth street between
Second and Third avenues, Silvis,
awoke at 4:30 this morning and
and flames. His wife made her way
to safety down a flisnt OF stairs and
Mr.. Shaw stopped long enough to
throw out some bed clothes. 1t was
his intention to save the more valua-
bic of the furniture, but before he
could do anything the heat became
so unbearable that he had to jump
from a window. The residence was
burned to the ground, entailing loss
Of $4,000. The property was owned
by Lemual Skinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
THROWN FROM HORSE;
is AT POINT OF DEATH

c. Krause of Buffalo lies in Mercy
hospital, Davenport, at the point of
death as the result of an accident
which occurred early this morning
when he was thrown from the horse
on which he was riding. He sustained
a fracture at the base of his skull. He
was riding on the farm of his en-
ployer, Ed Gelhaar, one and one-half
mile north Of Buffalo when his horse
became fractions and threw him. He
was brought to Davenport in an auto
mobile His physician holds little
hope for his recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The ladies OF the Eagles will give
a card party at Eagles home tomor-
row afternoon at 2:3O. Cinch will
be the game.
The Reynolds Dancing club will
give a dancing party at Reynolds
Thursday evening. Wrixon's orches-
ira will give the dance program.
The Woman's Relief corps will
meet at Memorial hall in the court
house tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock for the regular work meet
ing. Refreshments will be served
and it is desired that all the mem
bers attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
Old Soldier Tortured.

For years l suffered unspeakable
torture from Indigestion, constipation
and liver trouble" wrote A. K Smith.
a war veteran at Erie, Pa, but Dr.
Kings New Life Pills fixed me all
right. They're simply great" Try
them for any stomach, liver or kidney
trouble. Only 25 cents at all drug.
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Chamer-
lains Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They do the work whenever you re-
Quire their aid. These tablets change
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy, gloominess into Joyous
ness. Their action is so gentle one
don't realize they have taken a purga.
tive. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
City Chat

Trimmed hats 800
Thursday. Friday and Saturday
At the Vogue millinery, Second Ave.
Buy a home OF Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express. call Spencer & Trefz
Six per cent farm mortgages. Lit
ten & Roberts, Peoples NsIiona,
bank building.
Attend Court of Honor dance at
Beselin's hall Thursday evening, Feb.
l Admission 10 cents. Bleuer's or
chestra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
X-RAY SHOWS SHOULDER
NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED

Officer c. Meenan, who was injur-
ed early Saturday morning under
went an X-Ray examination this
morning. His physician learned that
his first diagnosis of the injury to
the shoulder was correct, that it is
only a bad sprain. There are no
broken bones. The officer is both
cred by the intense pain still, and
will be absent from duty for many
days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
Stund,

'You look worried, old man. What's
wrongf"
Il was stung by an adder this after
noon"
Heavens, How did that happen?"
'"The bank clerk told me that my ac-
count was ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
sRowN-eRIFFrTH ENGAGEMENT.


MR. AND MRS. EDWARD GR1F-
fifth of Farnam street, Davenport, an
nounce the approaching marriage Of
their daughter, Harriet, 10 c. H.
Brown of Minneapolis, Mimi, the we'd
ding to take place early in February.
Mr.. Brown is connected with the
commercial sales department of the
Penn Oil and Supply company and is
prominent business man in Mime
apolis.
Miss Griffith has been a mem
Der Of the faculty of the Pierce school,
A number of pre-nuptials have already
been planned in her honor. Miss
Reupke entertained yesterday after.
noon for her and Mrs. F. s. Johnson
OF East River road is entertaining to.
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
very valuable medicine for throat and
lung troubles, quickly relieved and
cures painful breathing and a danger.
ously sounding cough which indicates
congested lungs. Sold by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
The Difference.

The Impecunious-It IS just as easy
10 love a girl with money as to love
isn't SO easy TO get her.-London Tit
Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
Freiuht Train Kills Man,

Vandalia, Jan 30.-TOny Scoles, aged
attempting to board freight train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
INSURANCE COMPANY
CUTS STOCK 100000
Especial to The Argus

IopVVIaI 10 IUt NIEIs-
Springfield, H., Jan. 3O.-The Amer
lean National Insurance association Of
Rock Island today certified TO the
secretary Of state to a decrease of
capital stock from 100000 TO $780,
600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
Illinois Farmer Kills Self.

Urbana, Jan. 30.-Walter Wilken, SO
years old, farmer near Urbana, COM
mitted suicide with a shotgun. III
health was the cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
Fire DAMAGES Lincoln coIIeoe.

Lincoln, jan 30.-University hall at
by fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
Fined for Drunkenness.

Jack Pyatt was fined 81 and costs
in police court this morning for drunk
enness. He paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
Rockfords Former Mayor Dead.

Rockford, Jan. 30.-Seymour G.
Bronson, mayor of Rockford from
1869 to 1873, is dead at Fort Plain,
\. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30

served during the evening. Games,
music and an informal social time
we're enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
PARTIES FOR sRIOE-ELEcT.

MISS AMELIA WILDERNUTH
OF Hampton, whose marriage to Will
liam Oltmann, also OF Hampton, will
take place Wednesday, Feb. Z. has
been honoree at several pre-nuptial
affairs, an especially attractive one
being that OF last week, when Mrs.
Art Henninger, Mrs. Oscar Cunning
ham and Miss Mae Frels entertained
at the Frels home In Hampton. The
affair was a variety shower given 10
30 OF the bride-elects close friends.
The house was decorated in the
chosen wedding colors, pink and
white. In the dining room was a large
pink and white bell, from which
strings led 10 various parts of the
room, and these the honored guest
was directed 10 follow. At the end
OF each she found a gift, the accum-
ulated things making an attractive
pile. A three course luncheon was
served and the guests showe-ed the
happy bride-to-be with hearty good
wishes for a splendid future. Games
during the afternoon gave prizes TO
Miss Becky Yost, Miss March Frels
and Miss Sophia Schave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-01-30
SHOWER FOR MISS THOMPSON.

MISS TINA THOMPSON, A BRIDE
OF next month, was the honoree at
a very pleasant party given last
evening by the Ever Ready circle of
the First Baptist church, Il of the
members walking in unannounced at
her home, sic Second avenue Miss
Thompson knew nothing of the in
tentions of the young ladies and was
taken completely by surprise. The
affair took the form Of a miscellan-
eous shower and the bride-to-be re-
ceived many pretty things for her
new home. The company brought re-
freshments with them and they were
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-07
THE VALUE OF
SATISFACTION

AS the eternal question of What
to Wear" comes up each season,
your mind naturally reverts to past
experience and your judgment is
based on the satisfaction or disap-
pointment caused by your last pur-
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care.
Furthermore, / am constantly dem
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cordially invite you to inspect my
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This includes an unusual assortment
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the globe. Your tailor,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-07

The Springfield Republican, which
has been one of the most earnest and
uncompromslng, not TO say bitter,
supporters of President Taft and
which has fought Roosevelt with I'M
reasonable harshness. today takes
the following view of the situation.
"The president began campaigning
in Ohio without waiting to hear news
from the Maryland primaries, show
ing clearly his fixed determination to
make last ditch fight in his own
state regardless OF results elsewhere.
Ohio will vote a fortnight hence, not
in direct primaries, to be sure. The
state hitherto has had fairly con
sistent record in standing by its sons
i'm the presidency, and MIR. Taft may
derive some strength from the local
sentiment against turning down an
Ohio president. There has been a
bitter opposition to him, however for
several years, and James II. Garfield
the original anti.Taft man in the
state, has been heavily reinforced in
recent months by practical polite
ians. The president, II is reported
will receive some aid In this contest
from prominent republican leaders
including Senator Root, who has not
yet made any emphatic public utter
ance in opposition to the third.term
candidacy. There will be general
feeling that. as things have been go
ing since the Illinois primaries. Mr.
Taft must have Ohio or 30 down In
defeat"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-07

The apparent capture of Maryland
by the Roosevelt forces is only anoth'
er indication of the trend of the cam
paign. Less than a month ago, the
Roosevelt managers conceded Mary
land to Taft. President Taft may yet
win the nomination, but the popular
tendency as shown in every state
where the question of the presiden-
tial candidacy has gone to a popular
vote, is not in his favor. In only one
small state has the president carried
the primaries by decisive majority
1t is the part of wisdom for the Re
publican party to look the facts in
the face and act according to theiI
best political judgment rather thar
according to their personal likes oil
dislikes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-05-07
CRYING FOR HELP
Lots Of II In Bennington But Daily
Growing Less

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Not one so important to health
The kidneys are the filters OF the
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When they fail the blood becomes
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There can be no health where there
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Backache is one of the first indica.
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Heed It.
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