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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01
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BRITISH SOCIAL REFORM LEGISLATION

than aliens, criminals or lunatics, IN
denied an Old Age pension. All the
money for the pensions Is provided
out OF the national treasury-no PEN
sioner and no locality have to con-
tribute anything. Nearly one million
persons now receive old age pensions
sos. $50 women and 362, 62S men. The
number OF persons who, as paupers,
received outdoor relief from local poor
funds, has largely decreased, falling
OF from 16S,096 to 1868 In six years
OF every 1000 persons in Great Brit
ain seventy years old and upwards
$40 arc old age pensioners, nearly
two-thlrds. The annual cost to the ma
tional treasury is about $60,000,000.
II think the greatest act Of Parlia-
ment Of the last fifty years. aside from
the Parliament Act" (limiting the
power OF the House Of Lords), said
John Burns, cabinet minister and labor
leader, "is the act which gave Old Age
Pensions. II Is the boon OF the benev-
olent state at the cost of the bounte-
GUS rich for the benefit of the aged
poor. 1t works easily, does not de-
moralize, solves many Poor Law
problems, keeps the old among the
young-and that is good for both-and
prevents the growth Of institutional
life. which do not like. am for the
home as against the institution"
That's the opinion Of the friends Of
the measure.
"A system Of generalization will be
established among the working
classes" said Lord Wemyss. Thrift
will be done away with, families will
cease to regard is at an obligation to
maintain those Of their number whose
working days are passed, and self-re-
lance will be diminished" That's
the extreme view Of the opposition.
Insured Against Unemployment.
The National Insurance Act, in ad-
dition to insurance against the loss Of
health and for the prevention and
care OF sickness, provides insurance
against unemployment. In state
health insurance Great Britain fol-
lowed the lead Of Germany, but in I'M
insurance Great Britain
leads the way. 1t is far-reaching ex-
pertinent in social legislation. The
essence Of the problem Of unemploy-
ment is that all work, or nearly all
work. is more or less irregular, and
will in large part always remain So"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01

chief liberal journal; of H. A. Gwynne,
editor of the London Morning Post,
the journal which all society reads;
Of journalists, politicians, tradesmen,
men In the street. The reply, in one
form or another, was everywhere
practically the same: "The growing
insistence upon social reform legisla.
ton"
Ten years ago the Briton talked
about world politics almost exclusive
ly. Today, without losing his inter-
est In world-politics, he talks about
home affairs, land and labor and life.
Ten years ago he made faces at Ger
many and planned bigger navy. To
day he studies Germarys social pro-
gram for acceptance or avoidance.
and is content with a navy maintained
at ordinary strength.
How Brltons Talk Back.
Two avenues Of approach to the real
thought Of the British people exist
which are not found in other countries,
at least not to such marked extent
The Briton has not lost the art Of
talking back. Building his home be-
hind stone walls, stupidity reserved
with strangers, he talks freely in pub
lie meetings and he writes letters to
the newspapers. Besides other and
usual ways Of access to public opin-
ion these are Enthusiastically Brit
ish. He wrote q letter to the Times In
other days. Now he writes also to the
Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph, the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01

Blrm 1 n CHAM,
Eng.-"What ID
the most signi-
fcant movement
in British life to-
day?" The Ques-
ton was asked
OF Aaron Wat
son, veteran lib
eral journalist, at
the National Lib
eral club. Of H.
A. White. editor
Of tho London
Daily Standard,
an organ Of the
aristocratic class
es. at the Conser-
vative club; Of
Robert Donald,
editor of the
don Daily
Chro nj Gle, the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01
CHnMhaH.

This is probably from the Old Brit
ish word GRO. a curve. II 80, the orig
inal form OF the word would be crOed-
bar, that Is a curved bar" which ts
applicable. The modern crowbar To-
curved to make 1t more effective as .
lever to raise heavy weights.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01
sMnaf BAIT

Mrs. Al told Willie on his way
home from school to get me a bar Of
soap.
Mrs. B.-oh. hen forget IT; my boy
never remembers.
Mrs. A.-No danger; ssid he might
bug i've cents worth q sandy q tie
same tina
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01
THE
CNIL,DlEN|
#zz3S
LAS8! SlEts1AE
HOLDER FOR CHRISTMAS TREE
Handy Continuance Can Be TakeEt
Apart and Occupies But Little
Room When Not In Use.

A handy form OF Christmas tres
holder has been designed by Penn
sylvania man. It will last Us long aas
the celebration OF Christmas. and.
when not in use, 1t can be slowed
away in O closet or q corner and will
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01
The Difference,

What is the difference between .
tube and q foolish Dutchman?
One is a hollow cylinder and the
other a silly Hollander.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01

Hens demand some mineral matter
to form the shell Of their eggs. Do not
forget the oyster shell and the hard,
sharp grit. These win furnish material
for the formation Of the eggs sheIl and
ct the same time Wfll keep the fowls
IN q healthy condition "a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01

To insure the best results and to be
entirely successful with any system OF
feeding requires that It be done at
regular hours and in quantities suited
to the wants and capacities OF each
animal. This entails judgment and
discrimination.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01

Young hogs should not be kept in
crowded quarters In order to keep
them IN a healthy growing condition a
proper diet should be fed. Healthy
-individunis possess q certain amount
-.Of power 70 resist disease. and fhii
DllyS no suan psE n prsvutnS Il
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01

or late years stock raisers have
learned to give preference to the high
and dry spots. II is all right to talk OF
sheltered situations. but too much shell
ter in the way OF natural sur
roundings is apt to invite disaster in
other ways.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01

There is no one breed OF poultry
which can be said to be the best lay
ers under all conditions, and. as a
matter OF fact, any OF the prominent
breeds will be profitable for egg pro
duction II bred with that idea in
view.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01

Do not select seed corn from hills
having only one stalk, as a good ear
on such a stalk is due to favorable
conditions rather than to its inherent
ability to yield well under average
conditions.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01

It is the full feeding on good. sound
food that makes the paying difference
between the plump. well.feathered
chickens. that command the best prices
and the lean, thin-feathered speci-
mems. that are too often a drug on the
market.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01

OF NJ products sold from the farm
butter takes the least fertility and re-
stores the greatest amount to the farm
and 1t is we'll known that the most
fertile sections Of the country are
those where dairying is carried on.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-01

Plan to have the dairy herd exam
ined at least twice year BY trained
veterinarian. BY this method tubercu.
losis will be kept out Of the herd
and other contagious diseases will be
held in check.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
TAYLOR RIDGE

Miss Anna Hartman is spending the
week with her sister. Mrs. Reinhold
wicker
DR.. Wilson was a Rock Island call
er Monday.
Peter Eckhardt OF Wagner was a
business caller here Monday.
Miss Mary Crawford OF Milan spent
Saturday with Mrs. S. o. Heath.
The Ladies' Aid society met a. the
home OF Mrs. S. o. Heath Thursday
afternoon.
The Misses Julia and Nellie Hinter-
meister were Rock Island callers Sat
urday.
Miss Marina Mclaughlin spent Sat
urday and Sunday with friends in Dav-
export.
Miss Mabel Carothers visited her
aunt. Mrs. Charles Dunlap. Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Miller were tri-
city visitors Friday.
Kenneth and Park Oak and Harold
Weiss. who are attending the Rock Is
land high school. spent from Friday
until Sunday with home folks.
Passengers to Rock Island Saturday
were Mr.. and Mrs George Harris,
Charles Roberts. Mrs. Charles Dunlap
and daughter and Julia Hintermeister.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29

Shocks, dry leader, In the west edge
OF the town. 90 the DC Teherty hotel
where he was TO meet n committee oil
Danville ministers to discuss the fu
ture conduct of dry meetings. Mr.
Patmont asserted It was dangerous to
continue them.
Aside from the story OF an Itaiinn
woman residing near the Big -Four
tracks that she heard mans cry OF
distress along the railway tracks
about . O'Clock. not the slightest evil
dence was ever found. Many detect
ives worked on the case. but all ad'
mitted they were bafled-
April IL there came n message from
Cleveland giving a description of the
man, but Mrs. Patmont and the broth
er. as well as Rev. Mr.. Bickel. denied
the description fitted. Patmont ar
rived in Westville March Il TO speak
for the drys. He declared he was
constantly Swallowed by six men, one
OF whom was a murderer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
ERUPTION ON ANKLE
GREAT SUFFERING
Many Nights Did Not Sleep. Burned
All the Time. Wore Bandage
Night and Day. Used CUticura
Soap and Ointment. Now Well.

Einer-fue No. sly trouble began
eighteen years ago Nearly half OF the time
there were running sores around my ankle.
sornetirnes IL would BE- r~o years az n time
before thry were healad- There were many
niEhts did not sleep because OF the great
stIl-er4ng- The sores were decp running
ones and 50 sore that could not bear for
anything to touch them They would burn
al the time and sting ike a Lot or bees were
counned around my ankle. Loud not bear
90 scratch if. &c was always % sensitive TO
tbs touch I could mo- let mo clothes touch
A. The ELdn was very red / made what I
called n cap out Of white felt. blOtting paper
and soft white cloth TO hold it-in shape This
] wore night and day
II trfed many remedies for most OF the
eighteen years with no effect Last summer
and much worse than ever before 1 sent for
would itch and burn. besides great hurting
that think tongue could never explain
The very nrst time I used Cuticura Soap
and Ointment gained relief: they relieved
the pain right then IL was three months
from the time commenced using Cuticura
Soap and Ointment until the sores were
entirely healed / have not been troubled
since" Csigned) Mrs. Charles Z. Brooke.
Oct -. 1912.
Cuticura Soap 25c- and Cutic1ra Ointment
soc. are sold everywhere. LIBERAL sample Of
each mailed free with APP. skin Book Ad-
drezs postcard " Cutic1Ira. Dept T. Boston"
SrMen who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticslra Soap viii and IL best for skin and scalp.
Advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
HEARING ENDED
ON CANAL TOLLS

Washington. d. c., April 2s.-Hear-
ing on the bill to repeal the free tolls
provision OF the Panama canal act
were closed Monday and the senate
canals committee began consideration
in executive session OF a report to the
senate. The committee was said TO be
about evenly divided for and against
repeal. Chairman O'Gorman thought
the executive deliberations might last
two days, but II seemed practically GER
tain that a majority will favor some
sort of report SO that the measure
may be brought before the open SEN
ate during the present week.
Senator Simmons. who has been
prominent in the fight for repeal, said
the committee might report the bill
with an amendment which declare in
substance that the United States waiv-
ed no rights over the canal.
Others suggested that owing to the
division in the committee. a report
without any recommendation whatever
could be looked for. In any case the
big fight on repeal will be made on the
senate floor. where the debate is ex-
pected TO last several weeks.
The hearings OF the committee be-
gan April 9 and continued without in
terruption until Monday night Scores
witnesses we're heard. and many diff
ent arguments. economic and legal,
were presented.
r. II. Phillips OF Kensington. Md. ex-
pressed the opinion that the proper
Yankee way for the democrats to get
out Of bad hole the republicans had
placed then in was 10 exempt all ships
passing through the canal from one
coast OF North or South America to
the other coast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
ATLANTIC FLEET
To CROSS CANAL
All of Big Ships Will Make
Demonstration Trip Within
a Short Time.
OBJECT LESSON TO WORLD
Powers VIII Be Shown This Country
Is Ready to Adequately Guard
Both Coasts.

Washington, d. c., April PA plan
to send the entire Atlantic battleship
feet through the Panama canal as
soon as possible was made during a
conference OF President Wilson with
his advisers in congress, according to
information obtained here yesterday.
1t appears that the proposition was
discussed by the president and the
members of the senate committee on
foreign relations and house committee
on foreign affairs last Saturday even
ing in connection with the Mexican
mediation plan.
It was decided that while the media
ton negotiations are progressing the
administration should continue to push
its preparations for war. In this con-
nection IL was proposed that a DEM
onstration of the ability of the United
States to utilize the Panama canal for
the passage of vessels of war be made.
The suggestion was that the sending
OF the fleet through the canal not only
would facilitate operations against
Mexico, but would AFFORD an impress
siye demonstration TO the powers of
the world that the United States is
prepared for naval warfare in the Pa
cific as well as in Atlantic waters.
Object Lesson 20 Far East.
Although the names of no nations
were mentioned. there is reason TO
believe that participants in the con-
ference were not ignoring the effect
which such a demonstration would
have upon public sentiment in Japan
in connection with the California land
question.
The president informed his advisers
that Governor Goethals had reported
the canal ready for the passage of all
American battieships with the excep-
ton of the two largest-the New York
and the Texas. Within a couple of
it is expected it will be pos
sible TO pass even these.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
VIOLA

Alexander Lockhart, who died April
Ia, was born in New Cumberland, Han
cock county, West Virginia, Sept. II,
1S45. At the age of Is years he en-
listed in the army, and was a corporal
in Company F, LIST regiment, West Vir-
ginia volunteers infantry. December
16, 1875, he was married to Miss
Louise J. Mead. To this union we're
born six children, Mrs. Myrtle Hodg-
son and Waiter Lockhart OF Peoria,
Miss Fife Lockhart, Mrs. Ida Heston
and Roy Lockhart of Aledo, and Mrs.
Emma Maynard of Viola, ILL.,, at whose
home he died. Mrs. Lockhart preceded
her husband in death Is years. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
Costs You NOTHING

past few years Mr.. Lockhart has spent
a greater part of his time at the Sol
diers' home at Quincy, with occasional
visits among his children. A few days
before his death he came from Quincy
to the home of his daughter, Mrs. May
nard, living southwest Of town. Fun
eraI services were held from the N.
z. church Friday at 10 o'clock a n
the pastor, Rev. B. r. Nesbit, ofhcst
ing, and the remains were inferred oy
tho size of his wife in the Viola Gene
terry. Beside the children other rsla'
lives at the funeral were: Mr.. sra
Hrs. C. J. Mead, Mrs Nora Roach. MIS-
A. C. Hoffman and Lowell Mead Of
GaIesburg; George Mead of Rio; MT.
Leno Grow; Mrs. Harvey Mead Of
Keithsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Aeaa
and Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Mead o
Aledo.
Two very interesting and able ser
mons were preached at the uni'sa
Presbyterian church last Sunday T"
visiting ministers. Rev. I. G. Marro"
of Burlington, formerly pastorot ~.
U. P. church at this place, preacnea
the sermon at the morning seruee'
and Rev. Ferguson of Monmouth 'n'
evening sermon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
DAY IN DAVENPORT

Citizen Robbed at Gums Point?-
Claiming to have been held up by
three highway men at Harrison and
Rooster avenue in broad daylight, Her
bert Moore, 2SO3 Harrison street, re-
ported the alleged depreciation to the
police. He said he was walking along
the street when three highway men
jumped out and attacked him. He
claims one of the men had a revolver
md showed the muzzle of it against
his head, while the other men went
through his clothes, extracting a watch
ind 80 cents.
New SoIoist at Trinity.-Miss Ruth
Benkert has accepted the position of
soprano soloist in Trinity Cathedral
choir. and beginning next Sunday will
take the place made vacant by the res
ignation OF Mrs. Clarence Cochrane.
Barn Catches Fire.-A barn at 1926
EoyvllIe Army in Police Court.-A
small army of boys, ranging in age
from Is to 20 years, was brought into
police court as the result of disturb
ance created in the Palace movie
'Louse. Fifteenth and Harrison, LIST
Thursday night. All of the prisoners
are members of gang. which the po-
lice claim has been terrorizing the hill
district for weeks past. Fifteen day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
Improve
The COMPLEXION

Sold everywhere, In boxes. loo.. use.
No woman should fail to reed the valuable
directions with SVEN boz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29

sentences were suspended over the
heads of ali the offenders, and Magis
/ trate Roddewig has instructed the po
lice that in event of any future com.
| plant being lodged, the boys are to be
brought in and compelled to serve the
full time.
File Suit for $3.50 Damaees.-The
| Davenport Vinegar & Picking works,
| defendant, in an amended and substi-
| tuted answer and counter-claim, in the
action brought by the American Fruit
Produce company, has asked damages
against the latter concern in the sum
Of $3.50 for failure OF the latter to
I Z rrnish to the Davenport company
pure vinegar, in accordance with the
contract between the two companies.
The Picking works alleges in the an
swer that the American Fruit Products
company furnished, during the year
1912, a grade of vinegar which the
Davenport company could not sell, the
result of which the local concern
claims that it was unable to supply its
trade with vinegar and that it was
damaged thereby.
o.
Baby Girl In the Feeney Home
Twins, boy and girl, ar
rived at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. ].
Feeney, 1877 Park avenue. The baby
boy lived but few hours. The little
girl is thriving. This is the first girl
in the Feeney home, there previously
being five boys.
Grading Heavy; New Gang on Job
Sidewalk construction work In Daven-
port is decidedly on the BOOM The
city has had three gangs of men on
this work, but they have been found
unequal to the task. Feeling the need
of re-enforcements, Street Commits
sioner Mcmahon yesterday trans
ferred his road grading gang to the
sidewalk work. This brings the force
up to so men and about 15 teams. From
three to four miles of sidewalk have
already been laid this spring, and there
are still from IL to II miles to be
built. among the heavy jobs being
and the Park view addition.
Obituary Record.-Jacob Guldner. a
pioneer German resident OF Dayen- |
wort. died at his home. 610 West Third |
street He was SO years old. He has |
been a long sufferer from infirmities |
of age. Mr.. Guldner was born in Kali |
ser Santern. Phienpfalz. Germany.
Aug. 2, 1881. He emigrated to Amer. |
ca in 1851, and came direct to Daven- |
port, and has since made his home in |
this city. For many years he was en-
ployed as an engineer in local -four |
mills. He was a member OF the Ger |
Pioneer Settlers socie- |
ty. of which the Knights and Ladies OF |
Honor, and OF the F. p. G. society Mr.. |
is survived by his wife. Mrs |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
MATHERVILLE

The Red Men had a big celebration
here Tuesday evening when the Aledc
tribe consolidated with Matherville
A supper was had and those presen;
report a pleasant time.
John Davidson was called TO West
Virginia the latter part of the week
by the death OF his mother.
At the village election held here
Tuesday. Charles Coltman was elected
president, Gust johnson, Jake Zim-
mers and John Denney were elected
members OF the board. Charles Kirch-
| man village clerk and Charles Olson
| treasurer. Only one woman cast a
! vote.
| in is dangerously FL at Davenport Mer-
cy hospital
Peter Conner was visitor in Aledo
| Sunday.
John Hebbeln spent Sunday at his
home in Cable.
William Polish OF Centerville. Iowa,
was a visitor here the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Stein attended
the funeral of Mrs. Pete johnson in
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Tomlinson and
children are visiting in Rock Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Finchtenicht
were in Cable Thursday.
Harry Quaintance has moved his
household goods to a farm near Gable,
where he will make his future home.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Joss and SON and
daughter OF Geneseo spent Thursday
at the Arvid Jafnert home.
The first annual ball given by the
Matherville aerie OF Eagles at the
Russell opera house Friday evening
was a big success. There were about
75 couples present, who remained un-
til a late hour. Supper was served at
the hall Several persons were present
from the tri-cities.
Mrs. Fred Schroeder, Mrs. Charles
Barton and daughter Lavinia. and Mrs.
William Caddy were tri-city shoppers
Tuesday.
Ed Smith of Peoria was e visitor
here Sunday.
Miss Isabelle vipond has gone to
months visit with friends and rela- |
eANtS. ohe was as LIT db |
Rock Island by Miss Sarah Vipond.
Caleb Purris was in the tri-cities |
Saturday.
Fishermen along Edwards river these |
days are quite numerous and reports |
are of an occasional catch.
Miss Grace Rhodenbaugh of Victoria |
visited Sunday at the Lawson home.
George Scott has gone to Hlllsdale |
and Geneseo for a visit.
Mrs. William Ogden OF Peoria spent 1
the latter part of the week visiting 1
relatives here.
The little son OF Mr.. and Mrs. James |
Childs is quite sick. DR.. c. NJ. Muir |
rell and DR.. r. c. Ross held a consul;a-
ton Thursday.
Things are rather quiet here at |
present with no appearance OF work |
starting at the mines very soon.
The Latter Day Saints have purchas-
ed a lot east OF Charles Turner's resi-
dence and are figuring on erecting a
church this summer.
DR. r. C. Ross OF Reynolds is fixing
up an office in the A. r.. Stein store.
Mrs. Ben Johnson and Mrs. Ida
Bengston were Cable visitors Thurs
day night.
DIR. English. president OF william
and Vashti college OF Aledo. occupied
he pulpit at the NJ. 2. church Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29

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