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The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
SAUCE FOR THE GANDER

Investigating business has been one of the chief officials occupa- Jious in Washington during the past TWO years, says the Cleveland Lead CT. Business has been cut open and it's insides tinkered with until it can be excused for thinking it feels like a dog just released from a vivisection laboratory.
 But one good turn deserves an other. Also, turn about is fair play. That is what a number of business men in Chicago think. And they now seriously propose al Investigation of the federal gov erument by the business men of the country.
 It would be a big job. But so @as the investigation and reguIa- lion of business. And it would be well worth while. For instance he country would very much like to know whether or not it is to get full value for the more than two billion dollars which the present congress will have appro- Driated before it adjourns sine die. And, for another example, it is en- titled to know whether the post oIfic department can be conducted IS has been claimed, in such manner as to improve the service greatly and turn an annual profiv CT from S5O,OOO,O 900 to $1O0, 0,900,- GOO into the treasury, without in- creasing the charge on the public in any way.
 The federal government has shown the people how business was conducted and has laid down new rules for it. Now it is no more than right, and certainly desirable, that business should show the people how the federal government is being conducted, and suggest a few new rules.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

Wanted salesmen to sell cigars, and tobacco to dealers. Experience unnecessary. Weekly sal ary and $5 a day traveling eXpens- es. EASTERN TOBACCO CO.,, Bos- ton, Mass.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
NOTE ALL YOUR OLD ERRORS,
Some Suggestions For Starting Another
 Lap on Life's Journey.

Lap on Lite's Journey.
 Although with most of Us the custom of making an elaborate set of reSolu- tiOns-all of them tn be broken Der haps in week hplOn@S to the past. It iS by no .mcauS had idea to Sit down and quietly think over their sig uftiranre in calm retrospect Snch q view is indeed tu hr commended Without making vain and foolish res" huions one may rarcfnIIy Gote all CT TOTS md uvadc as many of them aS possible during the next year.
 If the past year haS contained more tears than smiles tear of the old page with its hlutS and mistakes, and thrOw it away. A rIpau new sheet. pure and white lies before you Forget to pity yourself so much and contemplate the condition of those more unfortunate Cease yOur IamrutnticuS for bygone opportunities and plan for the future. Brace up.- If the fates have been un- kind to you during the past year try tC turn the tables ou them now. Do put be discouraged with. C9ur lot. Meet
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28

it and face ir. lt iS not nearly so Dau as it might hr.
 It is gord thing at the beginning of fresh wear, wi;h the slate clean. to make an ,Norg to rid yourself of that charactrrSti' human mistake of putting lcn gaat vH'Ur on the Opln- ions of uthrr> Nuch of the misery or imagined misery "r human beings has it's origin in ihp most trifing Circum- stances A negligible incident will, if broudcd over, mdure an attack of the blues thut may last for days. Many women. and pSprriullr luung girls just budding into rrdiaH- w3mauho0d. ire queutly work thrn,s"lv"~ into state of anguish through worrying over real or fuuvicd wrOugS.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
Thinking PowetDevelop- ed by Game of
 Football By Dsaa ARCHIBALD BOLTON, New York University

IN the long run d man who plays
 football will develop qualities
 that will not only carry him along to success on the football field. but also ru the classroom and in after life. THINKING POWER STANDS HIGH IN THE GAME OF BUSINESS. AND THINKING POWER IN FOOTBALL IS RE CURED MORE THIS YEAR THAN EYER BEFORE IN THE HISTORY OF THE GAME, AS TIE NEW PLAYS REQUIRE MORE THOUGHT AND ALERT NESS OF MIND AND MUSCLE.
 THE TEAM THAT WINS IS THE TEAM WITH THE PUNCH, AND THE FOOTBALL MAN WHO DE- VELoPs THE PUNCH WILL FIND IT A BIG ASSET IN AFTER LIFE.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
Much Hissinq on New Years.

Much Kissing on New Years.
 It was the ru>tum on New Years day for all the citizens. after they had called upon each ntHrr during the day, tu ,i>it the %uvrruur in tbe evening. mru and women together, where it wlS iEr custOn, ut thp worthy Peter tO h,,'oW upon Ca'h of the wives and mai5.sS a aearjl Smurk, thus setting q fish. n that wa, no doubt carefully ful!uvl ny llr rest of the uapn. Irv- iuy'S "', ,.tr'"rhU-E"r'$ History of New York;"
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
To the Happy
 Little New Year

Yo>. bring Us happiness, delight, Renswed each soul and heart tonight. Fair child of purity and grace, We liken to your soul ana face
 A lily bright. The old year dies; now roseate grows The dawn OCT mountains capped with
 Snows. Your breath so faint. Of fragrance rare, Your smiling lips we would compare
 To hushing rose. Athwart the east ruddy bar, Your father, Time, awaits your car. When you alight what glad surprise, What happiness, shines m your eyes,
 Bright morning star! Oh, sweet and happy little one, To every weary mortal run! Lily and star and rose are you, And faith and hope you will renew
 Meath New Years sun. Waiter Beverley Crane in New York Times.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
FIVE GOOD ONES TO DRAW TO.
PebbIerord and Gibson Rye. Bud weiser, Blue Ribbon and Pale Rain fer Beer at the Board of Trade.

The largest single shipment Of Edison Blue Amberol records just received. All the latest and up to-date seelections. Keller Bros. Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-28
1915 CALENDAR PADS

Several sizes and styles Of cal end4r pads just received at Keller Bros, 12-11-tf
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
FOR COMMISSIONER,
DISTRICT NO. 2

take this method Of announcing
to the voters Of Polk county that |
will be candidate for the office of
county commissioner in and from
District No. in the primary Of
1914.
In making this announcement, l.,
in a measure at least realize the i'm
portance attached to the office; that
with the board of county commits
sioners rests the duty, among 9TH
ers, of equalizing the valuation of
taxable property of the county, and
of the construction and maintaining
of roads. Tn this connection | de-
sire it understood that | believe in
equality in taxation, and that all
persons, both rich and poor should
alike, bear their share of taxation
in proportion to the value of prop
erty owned by them.
also believe that better roads
should be built and maintained
If nominated and elected ! shall
work to this end.
MARK s. BOWEN.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

I announce my candidacy for 'ne
office of county treasurer, SUBJECT 70
the action of the Democritlc prl-
mary. Having been bookkeeper IN
that office for FIVE years, | am thor
oughly familiar with the work. anu
refer to any county commissioner OF
member Of the school board concern
ing rly efficiency. Being thus emil
nently qualified for the position |
respectfully solicit the support OF
the voters, and promise, If elected
to give the same conscentious ana
pains-taking care to the service OF
the county in the future as nave
done In the past.
EDWARD ]. YOUNG.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
TO THE VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY

respectfully announce myself as
a candidate for the office Of county
commissioner of District No. /, and
earnestly solicit the support Of the
voters throughout the county. If
elected, l promise to fl 1.-THE Office to
the best of my ability to and for
all parts of the county.
Respectfully,
2457 j. E. LANCASTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

To the Democratic voters of Polk
county: The many friends of Mr..
F. B. Swearingen hereby announce
him a candidate for county COM
missioner for district No. 2, sub
ject to the primary June 2, 1914.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

The friends of Mr.. A. T. Mann
nominate him for the Office of county
commissioner from district No 8, and
solicit the support of the voters for
Mr.. Mann, who has in the past ably
discharged the duties of this position.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
FOR COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

lne illenos or MIR. j =. owens,
recognizing his valuable services as
member of the county Board of
Public instruction, present his name
for reelection to this position from
the Third district, and urge the vot-
ers to support him.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23

Miss Smith she says, Well, Fred
she says, If it's point Of honor with
you not to tell, of course, won't
press the question or something like
that.
Then We all went back to our seats
and she give us big long spiel about
how bad she felt because some one
In the room had told a lie, because,
you see, Fred was the only fellow that
didn't say he didn't do 1t, and she
said she was glad Fred hadn't told, be-
cause she hated a tale bearer, and,
and she hoped we'd all try to be good,
And, say, she never tumbled that Fred
was the one that did it. And, say,
she took up the whole recitation hour
preachin' at us, and so when we come
out of school I thought we'd die
laughin'."
Bert's mother looked reproachful.
"That wasn't very nice thing to do"
she said. 1T seems to me Fred just
as much as told a lie, anyway"
Bert put two cookies into his pocket
and half banana into his mouth,
Jaw, gee" he said, with mufled dis
gust, don't you ever want a fellow to
have a little fun? Anyway, after
school Fred stayed and told her about
It and thought she'd die laughin',
cause us fellow stayed out in the hall
and listened"
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
TAX COLLECTOR

announce myself candidate for
Tax Collector of Polk county. sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
Urinary election June 2.
F. NJ LANIER,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

To the Voters:
I hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Tax Collector Of
Polk county, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary, June I'd.
| solicit your vote and support.
Respectfully,
- PHIL. J, LANGFORD.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
Fer COUNTY TREASURER

announce myself candidate for
county treasurer of Polk county sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary election June 2, 1914.
WERNER G. JONES,
Auburndale, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

The friends of Mr.. Eppes fucker
Jr., desire to announce his canul-
dacy for the office of representative
of Polk county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21

of the states attorneys in criminal
| cases.
This man, your honor" said Chief
Brinn. ''purports to have had his neck
broken in fall of 316 feet from the
Quebec bridge, while working on its
erection. He claims that his wife died
from the shock when she heard the
news, but that he lived
About 10 days ago he came here
and got permit from the mayor on
the strength of his alleged injuries.
The permit was TO peddle pencils and
these cards. The first few days he
behaved nicely. Then after that there
wasn't enough whisky in the city for
him. l told him several times to cut
II cut, but he paid no attention to me.
Then here lately he has been insult
ing women on the streets and in
street cars. 1 had several complaints
and yesterday afternoon. he insulted
two women. l sent out an officer Tor
him and he was brought in"
Il guess he thought that we couldn't
arrest him And after he was in here
he got sassy. After we put him in
the cell he tore it TO pieces. 1t will
cost us about s25 to fix it. He's moth
ing but CRATER and you. shouldn't
give him a minute less than six
months
Peters begged and pleaded with tho
court to let him so, and the justice
gave him quarter of an hour TO get
out OF town, with the understanding
that every police officer would be look
ing for him and If he was picked up
again he would get 40 days in the coun-
ty Jail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21
GOODS EXHIBITED
TO Be GIVEN AWAY
Manufacturers Week" in the
1000 Block Oct. &c to 81
to Be Big Event.
TO DECORATE THE BLOCK
Busy Six Days Mapped Out for Com
mittee at meetins-Show Is
Held in Connection.

\ busy week was planned for the
committee of the 1000 Block Business
Mems association. which is in charge
OF the manufacturers week" project.
at a meeting held last night at the
Rock Island house. The committee
reported that progress had been made
with the manufacturers of the city. \
diagram has been drawn up with all
OF the available window space in the
block and the members are busuy at
work this morning arranging the
space for the novel made in Rock Is
land exhibit. Practically every man.
ufacturer in the city has consented TO
make an attractive exhibit for the big
week starting Oct 20 and running
through TO the 3ist.
The people OF Rock Island will no
doubt be surprised To learn how MANY
articles are really manufactured herr
All the goods that can he used by
the ordinary householder. have been
donated BIZ the manufacturers and
viii be given away by the merchants
OF the 1900 block. All Of the goods
TO be given away Will be numbered
in series, such as AS. D5 or F24, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21
LAD is Sent TO
U. S. BY PARENTS
Aaron Freeman, IT Years of
Age, Wanted to Join the
British Army.

Aaron Freeman. II years old. and a
nephew Of Isaac Levinstein. 9l4 Twen.
ty-third street, arrived in Rock Island
last night from Glasgow. Scotland
The lad was sent here to his uncle by
his parents. who reside 40 miles north
Of Glasgow, because they did not want
him 70 serve in the British army. The
government has sent out agents de-
sCribing 10 the young men the advan-
tages Of army service. \ close friend
OF Aaron's was seized with the war
fever, and the lad was also persistent
in his desire 10 join the army. He
will make his home in Rock Island
He thinks the United States a wonder
ful country.
Aaron left Glasgow on Oct. 10. max
ing this long trip in the record time
OF 10 days. His parents purchased a
passage for him direct 10 this city. In
speaking Of the conditions in Scot
land he said that the people were
calm and not fearing the Zeppelin
raids. as is the case in London. He
sailed on the liner Cameronia, and
there were about 500 passengers
aboard. half of whom were Americans
and half English. The liner was es-
cCrted out q the North sea by a Brit
ish cruiser. and was also stopped near
Sandy Hook by a British man-o'-war.
before landing.
Aaron is a bright lad and has stud
led chemistry a. one OF the leading
universities in Scotland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21
ALLEGED WONDER
IS ORDERED OUT
Man, Claiming He Lived With
Broken Neck, Insults Wo-
men and Leaves City.

Probably every person who has been
in the business section of Rock Island
in the last 10 days will recall having
seen a man with leather harness
about his neck and head. And few
escaped being accosted by this same
man and asked to buy post card.
That man was Teddy Peters, pur-
porting to have a broken neck The
same wonder of science" this morn
ing was given Is minutes by Justice
of the Peace Clarence Schroeder TO
get out OF Illinois or suffer the penalty
of 40 days in the county jail.
Charges preferred against Teddy
Peters were numerous. Chief Brinn
opened an argument against the man
which rivaled the opening statement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21
A Store

Which can grow and pros
prosper and increase its bust
ness in times such as these,
shows that it's organization
must be right
The great stress placed up
on all business by the I'M
expected world happenings
during the past few weeks, APP
plies the severest test to
stores ability to gather it's
merchandise from all sources
in abundant quantities.
The question of supplying
the demand with foreign ar
ticles and domestic productions
where foreign materials form
any part, has become serious
problem, and only is accomp-
lished by those mercantile es-
adjustments showing highest
efficiency.
We feel safe in saying that
at no time in the history OF
this business has it's ability
to do just these things been
more fully demonstrated than
at the present time
The assortnents in nearly
every department are quite
above the average, qualities
noticeably improved and in
keeping with the general de-
mand for economy, prices are
pressed down still lower than
usual.
Taking it all in all there is
every reason why this great
store should continue to en-
Joy the public confidence, while
increasing its patronage as it
has constantly done for the
past A years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21

Vote for Tavenner-the man on the
job.
Remove the last technical obstacle
to the territorial expansion of Rock
Island by voting affirmatively on the
re-submitted annexation proposition.
Send Andrew Olson TO the state sen
ate and have the county represented
by more than 4 figurehead.
". c. Maucker will make live wire
in the Legislature and will prove his
worth.
Last day OF registration next Tues
day.
Roger c. Sullivan is a man of con-
structive, not obstructive ideas and is
a man of force and ability. He is com
mitted to stand by President Wilson
and that is what the people want
/ Clyde Walker is possessed of all the
qualifications for an able probate
| Judge. Elect him.
Sustain the bond issues and help the
county develop.
Charlie Smith has never claimed to
| be what he is not. He has not posed
and never has attempted to put some
thing over for his own benefit When
he goes after anything he hustles and
/ that is one of the traits that makes
| him so popular. And by the way, such
traits are pretty useful in the office
of sheriff. The people want no grass
| growing under the feet of the sheriff
when there is anything TO do.
| Rock Island seeks to be an up-to-
date county. For the convenience
and advantage of the public it needs
two new bridges. In the name of hu
mainly it needs a new jail.
Henry Hinrichs is making a quiet
and honorable campaign for the of
ming the confidence of all men whom
the Office.
Clyde Tavenner has proven faithful
uHtO al lHlHes great anu shldll uuIlnB
! his first term in congress and the
people are with him.
Albert Huber is in every way equip
ped to make a model county judge and
should be elected by a handsome ma
iority.
Vote for Ben Sommerson for pro-
bate clerk.
Vote for Arthur F. Pears for county
clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21
Sweaters Are Here.

only the secretary of the association
will know how the goods are number
ed. Consequently the merchant will
not know what article he is disposing
of. One free ticket will be given to
each purchaser buying 25 cents worth
of goods or more in the 1000 block.
On some evening during the week fol-
lowing the exhibit of the goods will be
awarded at the Illinois theatre and
on this night there will be a motion
picture show at the playhouse.
Will Decorate Block.
The block will be attractively deco
rated during the manufacturers
week" with flags. remnants and ban
ners. \ committee consisting of
John Jones, William Beal, Herman
Holtorf and J. c. Stevens, was APP
pointed to arrange for the decorations
a minstrel show will be arranged for
the closing night of the week. which
is Saturday night, and the association
promises some high class entertain
ment.
The publicity committee was in
structed to arrange a suitable adver-
Using campaign for the event \ vote
or thanks was rendered by the associ-
alton 10 Robb e Co. for the use of the
wagon for the band concert Saturday
night
The next meeting of the association
Will be held Friday noon at 1890 at
the Rock Island house with a lunch
con, at which time the various com.
mittees VIII report on progress made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21
SmartStyles in Autumn Footwear
for Every Member of the Family.

Every style carefully selected insurtng cor
rect shapes. maximum wear and comfort
FOR MEN the famous Forbush and other we'll
known makes are here, $500, $500, $3.50 and
down to 500.
FOR WOMEN the famous well-known Re
gis shoes in a variety of styles, Wright and
Peters in extreme and conservative models; Sal
" Lunn and DR.. Darngs Cushion Soles Tor
comfort as we'll other equally celebrated kinds
So 90, $500. $500 and $500.
EDUCATOR AND PLAYMATE shoes for
children, boys and girls insure foot comfort and
proper growth. $3.50 $500 and $3.50.
SCHOOL SHOES for boys, the kind that
stand hard knocks Sturdy, well-madc shoes for
the roughand- tumble boys You will be pleased
at the good values and moderate prices, S1.25
81 so, $175, $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21
To the Rescue
i'm Blood Diseases
Just the Help Needed to Over
come Worst Troubles.

In s. e. 3. the famous blood purifier.
s. the greatest natural repair crew known
IL e. an antid0te Tor germs. that once Jet
loose. multiply 20 fast that a definite dis
ease o. apparent over night And yet 50
powerful j. the Influence q S. :. : that
like a vast army u spreads al through
the blood. checks disease. opens up al the
valves Of escape and throws out disease
through the lungs. kidneys. bladder, bowels
and skin.
DO not become panic stricken ~ rash
or bOils cruptiOns inname the skin.
Nature e. doing her best but Nature - at
the same time calling for help. and in
=. & s r. just the Kind Of help Nature
Demands. for 81 Il pure vegetable remedy
with an action that vigorously follows the
blood channels and cleans and repairs as
50 goes along. In every community are
people who know this 20 Be- true They
have used s. :. r. and are blood clean,
through and through
Get a bottle Il :. s. 3. today az any
drug store. Drive out those destructive
germs that cause skin eruptions. sore throat.
swollen glands. blood Flsinzs. painful rhsu-
matte Joints chronic bronchitis and most
AL conditions q disease. Read the folder
around tbe bottle that tells about the great
work being done a. assist sufferers II you
would know more about the blood and It's
treatment write t0r special book % The
swift Specific Co., 81 swift Bldg, Atlanta,
Ca
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21

FREE LESSONS in art need,s-
work tomorrow, Thursday and every
Thursday afternoon, from 2 TO
The class was so much larger than
we anticipated last week that spec.
ial arrangements have been nada
for tomorrow so there will be plen,v
of room for everybody. A native Az
menian woman is in charge Of the
class and you are insured most on,
pert instruction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21
Notice to Property Owners.

Public notice is hereby given that
the board of local improvements of
Rock Island, Illinois. at a meeting held
on the 18th day Of October, \. D. 1914.
did award the contract for the i'm
proyement OF Fortieth street from
Railroad avenue TO Seventh avenue.
and Railroad avenue 10 the viaduct.
by curbing and paving, as contemplate
ed by the ordinance passed by the
city council. 10 the Mccarthy Improve
ment company OF Davenport, Iowa, on
their proposal as follows:
Asphalt paving. 500 per 50. yd.
Concrete curb and gutter. 60 cents
per lineal foot
Catch basins. $500 each.
Relaying intersection at viaduct.
$500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-21
Some Very Smart Suits
at SIS, $3.50 and SIS.

With all fashion touches and the same excellent ma
which many stores would ask from $ooo 10 Pio
smart bclted redngote model IN all wool Pophn III e Vi
the best Autumn coors, is $1,000
long redneote suit English cheviot with simulated
-uu,c skirt is also included at $1,000
charming suit of English novelty check. blue, black
yoke skirt IS here at
SO so
very new away model of rough basket chevot
Handsomely ned-coors navy and black also priced al
SO 90
sembeed coat suit with late tunlc
trimmed velvet is only $500
stunning model Lymanvlle cheviot in Midnight blue
russian Corbeau black shown belted blouse
Stvle long woke skirt $1,000