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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

youngest mayor in anv American city;
George NcAneny. president Of the Bor-
ough of Manhattan in New York city;
the four OMslley brothers. each fam
Gus in his line; Daniel Kiefer. one Of
the greatest letter-writers in the
world; and Mary Garrett who mas
done a great work the deaf.
The September Wide World Maya
zine.-The Wide World for Septem-
Der contains an interesting selection
OF stories gathered from all quarters
OF the globe. Captain A II. Trap
mann relates his experiences while
passing Through the Forbidden Coun-
try"-the hinterland OF Cyrenaica, in
northern Africa the stronghold OF the
mysterious Senoussi sect. a region
which not half-a-dozen white men have
trayersed. Captain Trapmann went
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

under wretched conditions in the
mills.
THE COUNTRY'S AVERAGE.
The average for the whole country
is 81 children under five years of
age instead of AZ as in Lawrence, and
for the whole country 10 out of every
100 deaths are Of children under one
year of age, instead of 50, as in Law
renee.
In Fall FLYER, Mass, where the wool
en- trust also operate, so out of every
100 persons that die, are children I'M
der five years. At New Berford,
Mass. another wooden mill town, 40
out of every 100 deaths are those of
children under five, and the great ma
jority of the 40 are babes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
Aug. 20 in American
History.

1T4j-Francis Ashury. first Methodist
Episcopal bishop in the United
States. born in England; died at
SpOttsylvania. Va, 1916
1794-General Anthony Wayne defeat
ed the Miamis and other Indians at
Maumee Rapids. o.
1S33-Eenja mln Harrison. twenty-third
president Of the United States. was
born In North Bend. O.: died 1901.
1S4I Battle OF Coutreras. Mexico.
The United States forces under
General Scott won a brilliant vic
tory over the Mexicans In seven
teen minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

protected wooden
mills hold forth:
where boys and
girls work for 81
81 and 81 a week
and fathers and
mothers work long
hours for s., Sc
and 81 a week for
full time, Al out of
every 100 deaths
are those of chill
dren under 3 years
of a ge, OF these
AZ children, 80 are
under l year of
age!
The doctors say
the deaths of so
many children are
due 10 the fact
that the mothers
labor long hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Henry Clay Prick, Of the steel trust.
gave o dinner ar which each plate
cost $50. The men In his employ work
seven days a week and - hours each
day and some Of them for a less wage
per month than II cost FriCk for
plate Tor his magnificent banquet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

What's the use Of culuvsting an
intellectual fad II IL can't be put 10
practical usec The wife Of a Denver
millionaire IL suing for aljmony be
cause her husbands astral body visits
the spirit Of Cleopatra.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
HuInor and
Philosophy
THE GLAD ONE.

THE GLAD ONE.
TIE optimist
10 he who knows
That ne has misse-i
Some other woes.
The blow was bad
To heart or purse
But he 10 glad
II wasn't worse
4 silver side
Adorns his cloud.
He doesn't hide
From thunder loud.
From out a wreck
He'll crawl and will
Be glad his neck
IL working stu.
He may be blue
And hunger feel
without q sou
To buy Q meal
Or Job that owes
Him daily bread,
But still he knows
He might be dead.
Ne gold may lie
At his command,
But he will try
To lend q hand
To others more
Distressed than he
Clean to the core,
He's good to sea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Rpurke Cochran supported Bryan
and opposed him, supported Mckinley
md opposed him, supported Hearst
and opposed him. opposed Roosevelt
and is now supporting him. Bourke
can support a man and oppose him
M the same time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

\ Mississippi woman says that she
went 10 the gates Of heaven and was
admitted by 81 Peter. As she came
hack, IL must be that this old earth
isn't such a bad place. after all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Artist Joseph Pencil found moth
ing worth sketching IN Boston Why
didn't he try the experiment OF having
p genuine Bostonian try 10 pronounce
the letter "r"2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Governor Hadley Of Missouri is TO
entertain Bryan when he visits Jeffer-
son City u is evident that the gov
ernor's home is not political wig
wan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

And now the New York aldermen
propose 70 investigate the police OF
that city. But that's no reason why a
suggestion that the aldermen be in
yestiEated should be headed of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Bad For john
swell. declare, John. here you have
got another Crouch"
Haven't. either"
well. l should say you have. the way
you glare at me-"
II tell you | haven't. Its the same
Crouch"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island. i'll entered at the
as second-class NATTER
Rock Island Member of the Associated
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Detective Burns evidently is trying
70 see how many towns he can get
himself cordially disliked in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
The Fools Errand.

The Fools Errsno.
"Seen anything Of stray octopus
around hereT asked the boy breath
lessly, as he addressed group in front
Of the livery stable.
AN octopusT asked the town oracle.
whats thAt:"
Don't you know what an octopus
Isl" said the lad
mo. I don't"
Neither do I. lam new boy. work
ing for the cartoonist on the Daily
Jest. and be said his octopus had es-
capped and that | must find II. as ns
couldn't run the shop without the mon
kter-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

The python in the New York ZOO
wants only one meal wear. Probably
he has had look M the things they
serve on the Great White Way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Los Angeles is going 70 deadly ex.
tremes iu its war on anarchists. Il
has abolished the free lunch in sa-
looms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Lillian Russell says walking in the
rain is good for the complexion. But
IFS f. good for the talcum powder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Aviation has given us the new word,
"pancaked.' Bur why 70 any further
IN the way Of explanation?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
Nothina Deine.

"Maudie
"well. what is it. Percyr'
Suppose you really wanted to End
out something about me-"
well. suppose"
what would you DOR
I'D ask father"
Gee whiz,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
In a Hurr'

In Hurry.
81 knew her when | was a little
boy"
Same age?"
About"
And you have grown two years to
her one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
Applying the Old Adaae.

Applying the Old Adaee,
Percy is IA plum fool"
But you say he is rich
"Yes."
Lead me to him. I will teach him
the truth of the saying that parting Is
such sweet sorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

No woman can be thoroughly unhap-
by as long as her hair will stay in
curl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
BY CLYDE n. TAVENNER

Special Correspondence OF The Argus)
Washington. Aug. 1S.-1n the city
of Lawrence, Mass, where the highly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

A man feels as battered by an offer
OF ONCE as a woman does by an offer
of marriage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
Immortal.

Immortal.
Truth crushed TO earth VIII rise again.
Though bruised and MANNED and sore
The old steam roller passes by.
And up II gets once more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20


any time she wishes.
A good way to get rid of a bore Is
TO begin to tell him your life history
and assure him you can do it all at
one sitting.
Some women enjoy a martyrs crown
more than they do a new bonnet
The man who works with his ewes
on the clock forgets that seven other
fellows have their eyes on mis- job.
Bridge whist and golf have their at
fractions. but bargain hunting is the
sport that appeals most to the average
woman.
You may think the dentist has q
tough Job. bur ink Of the people who
have to live with his patients.
Somehow ii doesn't cool yon on d
bit to think OF last winters billiards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
BY THE J. W. POTTER co.

TEEMS-Ten cents per week by car
rier. In Rock Island
Complaints OF delivery service should
re made 70 the circulation department
which should also be notified In every
instance where II IL desired to have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises
All communications or argun entative
character. pcliticst or religious. must
have zeal name attached for publ.ca-
tion 80 suck articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones In ell departments: Cen
trail Union. Vest l45. Il45 and 2I45;
Union Electric 5i45
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

A man doesn't like to be called a
gutter. but his maiden sister can I'm
ish his Job of putting the baby to sleep
any time she wishes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Unusual Condition.
Reggie said last night that he had
an idea"
"Reggie?"
yes"
my. how he must have sufferedw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Try Rock Island First.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13
Death of Rev. 7. L. Paine.

The Fayette Reporter of Dec. 9Th
contains a sketch of the life of Rev. j.
L. Paine, who at one time was pastor
of the Cresoo M. 4, church, who passed
away at Fayette on Nov. 30th at the
age of IA. He was born in Ohio, moved
with his parents to Wisconsin and in
1855 came to Fayette. He was grad
uate of U. ]. U. in the class of 1862.
His first appointment was to circuit
$50 miles long in the territory of Da-
kota, residing at TT. Brule. Failing
eyesight caused his retirement from
the ministry for several years, during
part of which time he took and filled
the contract for furnishing piling for
the construction of the old Davenport
& Northwestern Ry. between Fayette
and Cresco. Recovering his sight he
re.entered the ministry and in 1876
was assigned to the Cresco pastorate
where he served two years. During
his stay in Cresco he conducted tenn
perance revival which closed the Cresco
saloons.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13
Haugen's Plurality 3,665.

The official canvass of the vote for
congress by the state executive coun-
Gil in Des Moines shows that G. A.
Meyer of Calmar. Democrat. was de-
feated by G. N. Haugen of Northwood,
Republican, by plurality of 1865
This is the smallest plurality Mr.. Hau-
gen ever had except in 1910, when he
defeated D. d. Murphy of Elkader by
only 22O votes DEBORAH Journal.
That Mr.. Meyer made good cam
paign is shown by the fact that his
total vote of 16, 764 is Sc larger than
the vote given Mr.. Murphy in 1910,
AIS larger than Geiser's vote in 1908.
4,O25 larger than Carter's vote in 1906,
1861 larger than Holman's in 1904 and
2,4S4 larger that Sorter's in 1902.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13
PUBLIC SALE.

Having rented my farm will sell
at public auction on the premises 4
miles east and half mile south of Elma
and 3 miles southwest of Lourdes, on
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER IS, 1912.
commencing at 10 o'clock a. M, the
following property:
20 Head of Horses, as follows:
Brown mare years old, in .foal, W.T..
1900.
Black team of mares 3 years old. in
foal, VT. 5000
Bay mare years old, in foal, VT. 1900
Black horse 8 years old, weight 145O.
Grey horse years old, weight 1900
Bay horse 10 years old. weight 1900
Black horse 2 years old
Bay mare S years old. in foa', VT. 1900
Grey mare 8 years old, in fcal, W.T.. l4OO
Brown mare 10 years old, in foal, VT.
100,
Grey horse years old. weight l40O
Brown horse 6 years old, weight l5OO
Black mare 2 years old.
colts l-year old. 2 sucking colts
81 Head of Cattle.
Is steers weighing from 500 to 1000 lbs
5 heifers year old
2 mich cows, will all be fresh soon.
81 SHOATS.
Farm Implements.
Champion grain binder
Keystone side delivery hay rake
2 single, / double row corn plows
2 SIT discs. farm wagons.
5 set of work harnesses.
Deering corn binder, new
Tiger hay rake. II foot seeder
2 loft harrows. hay racks
Deering mower. 6 it cut
Deere hay loader. stirring plows
Hayes corn planter, l6O rods wire
Breaking cart and harness
Iowa dairy separator, used 6 months
About 10 tons vi hay.
Other articles too numerous to mention
Free Lunch Served at IL O'Clock.
TERMS-All sums of $40 and under,
cash. On all sums over $40 one years.
time will be given on bankable notes
at 8 per cent interest.
LOUIS O'TOOLE, Proprietor.
D. r. Conway. Auctioneer.
S. b. Despres, Clerk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13

The December term Of the district
court adjourned Wednesday evening.
after transacting considerable bust.
ness.
The case of most general interest in
which decision was made was the
case of A. D. Garrett vs. Clyde and
Pearl Mitchell in which violation of
contract was charged and an injunc'
ton asked restraining the Mitchells
from operating a moving picture show
in Cresco. The judges decree is as
follows:
Adjudged that defendant, Clyde H.
Mitchell, shall not either directly, or
indirectly, either as owner, employe,
or in any capacity whatever, engage in
the moving picture business in Cresco
during the time that the plaintiff con-
tinues to own and operate the Family
Theatre unless he shall have first OBJ
tanned the consent Of SAID plaintiff or
be in his employ. 1t is furth ad-
judged that Clyde H. Mitchell is the
real party in interest in the Gem"
theatre, and the real beneficiary, and
that the defendants collusively operate
such show in violation of the written
contract made between plaintiff and
defendant, Clyde H. Mitchell, and that
said business is carried on
by defendants to violate said
written contrkt and the de.
PENDANTS are enjoined ard restricted
from carrying on such business while
plaintiff continues to own and operate
ssid Family Theatre. 1t is ordered
that should the defendants sell the Gem
Theatre in good faith to a purchaser.
this injunction shall not bar Pearl
Mitchell from working therein as an
employe on a salary. Defendant given
80 days in which to close out the bust
ness, but no longer. Judgment against
defendants for costs. No writ to issue
against Pearl Mitchell for said 80 days,
but may issue against c. H. Mitchell
OH demand.
The remainder of the court entries
will be given in our nextoissue.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13

Coed Old Fashioned Common Sense
Honesty and Hus,lins Are What
Make Young Men and Women Sue
!: ce.sful. Thi. is an. Advertisement
But Leigh Toland Would Like to
Have you Read 1t.
For twenty-three years, we have
prepared young people for positions
paying from $45 to SIS per month to
begin with. We do not care how old
you are, how young you are, how much
education you have or have not, we
can prepare you in one of our courses
for first class position. Here are a
few facts. More employed graduates
than all the business schools combined
in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North and
South Dakota. Expert Faculty. Hand
some and complete equipment. Every
modern office device known. No en-
trance examinations. No public reci-
tations. Personal instruction. Low
rates of tuition and board. Students
board in private homes of people we
know. Beautiful and healthful city on
the Mississippi river. Immediate re-
port and care in case of sickness. Rec
commended by Bishop and every clergy
man and every bank in the city, and
by many Of the greatest men of the
United States. Students from Wis
consin, Minnesota, Iowa, North and
South Dakota, Montana, Indiana, New
Mexico and Canada and foreign coun.
tries. Happiest student dances, par
ties, theatre parties, ETC., all under
school supervision. You are at home
the first day. All you have to do is to
pack your trunk and come; we attend
to everything else for you. Parents
can trust this school. Only school that
offers one month trial free and pays
part car fare.
If you are going to school and these
things are all true, is not the W. B. U.
worthy Of your attention?
The Wisconsin Business University
of La Crosse, Wisconsin. in its twenty.
third year and chartered by the state
asks for your patronage. 1t is too old,
has too high reputation, and is too
solid financially to lie in its work, il
its letters, or in its advertisements.
Write me, ask questions, and l will
give your letter personal attention.
Send for beautiful catalog free and the
greatest list of successful students evel
published Winter term begins Jan.
uary 9th. Address Leigh Toland. Presi
dent, Wisconsin Business University.
La Crosse, Wis.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13
Cyclists Ready Tor Race.

New York, Dec. THE bicycle rid
ers who are to take part in the sir
days race were contestants in severa'
sprints over the newly laid saucer
track in Madison Square Garden
There were several spills, but none Of
the riders was seriously hurt. Cor
don Walker Of Australia won the five
mile open professional race. with
Jackie Clarke Of Australia second and
Lloyd Thomas Of Salt Lake City third
Walter Rutt Of Germany finished
fourth and Eddie Root of Boston ffth
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13
For Sale

lis Duroc jersey spring pigs, March
and April farrow. These pigs were
sired by two heavy boned bears that
we bought at the state Fair. We fur
nish pedigrees with every pig sold.
Phone Protivin line.
Mrs. Joseph Bouska & Son.
Rt. 2. Calmar, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13
M. W. A. Officers Elect.

NJ. w. A. Officers Elect.
Maple Camp No. 1874 has elected the
officers for 1918:
Council--A. B. Converse.
Past Councils. A. Hamilton.
Advisor Vagts.
Banker-W. H. Tillson.
Clerk. A. Cutting.
Escort-R. w. Despard.
Watchman-W d. Woodward
Sentry-Chas. Eldridge.
Physician-Dr. Geo. Plummer.
Trustree-I, l., Eaton.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13

school contingent to succumb to the
onslaught of the graders. it being a
complete victory for the grades. Il
may be said in explanation, however,
that the pupils from the grades had
been allowed to study the words while
the high school contestants were spell
ing without preparation. The four
winners spelled for an hour and half
without missing single word.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13

School will close December goth for
the Christmas vacation.
Several pupils are attending the
Short Course this week.
Mr.. Cornish attended the funeral Of
an aunt at Hawkeye Monday.
Victor Flint. of Nashua. Ia, visited
bis friend, Mr.. Wells, one day last
week.
Miss Carrie Brooks, oe Hopkinton,
Iowa, visited her friend, Miss Drake,
Monday.
The declamatory contest was post.
poned, so as not to conflict with the
Short Course.
The annual board has placed joke
box on the reading table which seems
to be literally patronized.
An effort is being made to organize
basketball team, and if enough inter-
est is shown, the work will commence
next week.
Val Nearpass substituted for Miss
Bjonerud in the 9Th grade Monday
morning, the latter being in Iattend-
ance at funeral
As practically all in the agriculture
and domestic science classes are taking
the Short Course this week. work in
t ose classes has been suspended dur
ing the week.
The football team had their picture
taken at the Taylor studio one day last
week. John kakac has been reelected
captain for the coming year and Leon
ard Lyons is to be student manager.
Mrs. Campbell and Professor Lyles
of the Short Course faculty gave in
teresting talks before the high school
and grammar grades Monday morn
ing. Professor Lyles also returned
Wednesday and Friday mornings. He
is an unusually pleasing speaker and
captivated the pupils at once. He i'm
pressed upon them the necessity of
being determined to know something
worth knowing, to do something worth
dong, and to be somebody worth
being.
A new plan has been adopted where
by some teacher is always in the
building during the noon hour, and the
country pupils are now allowed to eat
their dinners in the Domestic Science
room. This has been made necessary
by the large number in attendance
from the country, there being now IS
tuition pupils enrolled in our public
schools; a. in the high school and 81 in
the grades. This is more than four
times the number of tuition pupils in
1869, the number for that year in
both grades and high school being only
Is.
In a preliminary spelling match be-
fore the high school Friday afternoon,
Thelma Thompson, Lyle Noble, Ellis
Morgan and Doris Andrus were chosen
to represent the Cresco public schools
in the Short Course spelling match.
Paul Brown was the last of the high
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13
Clergyman's Son Had
Tuberculosis: Now Well

People who have Consumption are often
hlled with bright hopes Of recovery. only
to realize that Improvement is but tenn
one. Those who had it and used Eek
mans Alternative can testify to its bene-
fetal effects. No one need doubt it--there
Is plenty of evidence from live witnesses.
Gentlemen: Prior to Feb. 1908 was
located in Rochester. n. y. suffering
with LaGrippe. which developed into
month to live. was having terrible
night sweats and midday chills and los
ing flesh rapidly, having gone from 1855
to 1875 pounds l coughed and raised con-
q few feet exhausted me. On my return
home. my regular physician gave me lit
tie. announcement. My father, who is
clergyman. heard Of Eckman's Altera-
night s,weats and chills disappeared, my
cough became easier and gradually di
minished and in a few days l developed
an appetite, the first in months: am
] feel certain that owe my life to Eek
mans Alternative"
lsignedJ E. II. cowLEs.
remedy has done for my son.. 1t changed
despair into hope within two weeks after
he began taking 1t. and without any doub'
III my Wlhu, IL saved MS lire. wish TO
add my endorsement to every word Of his
testimonial
tsigned) REV. ]. J. COwLEs.
Pastor Presbyterian Church.
Eckman's Alternative is effective In Bron.
chitis. Asthma. Hay Fever. Throat and
Lung Troubles. and in upbuilding the
system. Does not contain poisons, opiates
or habit forming drugs. Ask for booklet
telling OF recOveries. and write to Eckman
Laboratory. Philadelphia. Pa, for more e-i.
dence. For sale by all leading druggists
PA. Clemmer. Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13
Foils A Foul Plot.

When shameful plot exists between
liver and bowels to cause distress by
refusing to act, take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, and end such abuse of your
system. They gently compel right &C.
ton of stomach, liver and bowels, and
restore your health and all good feel
ings. Csc at P. A. Clemmer's. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-12-13
". o. W. omcerv-Elect.

Cresco Camp No. 12l, Woodmen Of
the World. at their regular meeting,
Tuesday evening, elected the following
officers for 1918.
C. CT. Dana Mead.
A. Fired C. Lent.
Banker-Leonxrd Jolly.
Clerk-E. w. Plopper.
Escort-Lynn Kellow.
Manager-L. M. Barnes.
Physicians-Drs. Plum mer and
Roome.
Watchman-J. j. Van SIyke.
Sentry-Roy Dorm.