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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17
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Farmers are beginning 10 shred corr
fodder There is still a large amount
of corn TO be husked also
Mrs. A. CarnelI is almost well again
after a serious illness.
Preparations are being made for 3
Christmas entertainment at Bethe
church. Dec. "a.
Miss June Nelson will have a Christ
mas program at her school Friday at.
ternoon, Dec. a.
Mrs. Katherine Durbin spent seyera,
days in Geneseo with relatives.
Mrs, William Eipper and son Virgil
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
mother, Mrs. Herman Lipphardt. Sr.
of Hillsdale.
William Mahlstedt and daughter La.
cinda of Iowa are here on visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hahn and daugh.
ter Jenie Of Erie, spent the week END
here with friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Reiling. Mrs
Henry Reiling were in Erie on bust.
ness last Monday
Dave and Louis Genung shipped
hogs to Chicago last Tuesday.
James WOODBURY. shipped 81 hogs
TO the Chicago market last week.
There will be a program and box so.
eiai at the Poplar Grove school, Frida,
evening. Dec II.
A social and entertainment will be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17
INDIAN GIANT FALLS
BEFORE JACK STOHI

Jack Stohl topped Three Feathers
to the mat two times in eight minutes
last evening in the main bout of the
wrestling show staged at the Wagner
opera house, Moline, under the aus
pieces OF the Crescent Athletic club
The Indian giant, who weighed $50
pounds, was at a disadvantage because
Of his excessive ayoirdupois, and the
big Cleveland, Ill, lad handled him
without much effort.
Roy kid" Starks Of the Crescent
club put up great battle against his
opponent, Jack Milem of Cleveland, in
the semi-windup, and it was only after
45 minutes Of fierce wrestling that the
Moline lads shoulders were pinned TO
the mat. Young Anderson, another Of
the Crescent club wrestIers, won his
match with Levsen of Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17
CREEK SEEKS TO
RECOVER REWARD
Thomas Adrianap0iis, Now in Moline,
Claims 500 Offered for Appre-
henSi0n OF Murderer.

Thomas Indianapolis. through his
attorney E. l.. Eagle, has asked that
the state pay him $500, the reward Of
fered by Governor Dunno for the APP
prehension of Aloa Hoor, alias Ter
rell Horr, who was wanted by the
authorizes for murder OF his wife.
Indianapolis, now in Moline, was
residing in Danyille at the time Of the
murder He is known among promi-
nent criminologists of the state as the
Greek Sherlock Holmes. He agreed to
capture Horn in so days He failed in
this so far as the time limit was con
cerned, but he nevertheless succeeded
in experimenting his man.
Thirty-eight days after he left Dan
vile Indianapolis had Horr locked in a
cell at some small town in West Viz
ginia. In his chase the Greek had
/ crossed and recrossed no less than
eight southern states. He finally got
Hoor eornered in a coffee house and
then he called in j policeman But
entrance ol Lle OiiCeF Oh tHG SCclS-
though his help was necessary in plac-
( ing Horr under arrests now causing
Indianapolis some difficulty in get
ting the reward, the West Virginia po
liceman also claiming the money.
The Greek in order to protect his in-
! terests secured the services Of an at
( torney, Mr. Eagle is Of the opinion that
/ Indianapolis no doubt will receive the
reward, thought it may be necessary to
/ go to Springfield and personally lay
the facts before state officials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17
SMuCCLESv VICTIM
AWAY FROM CITY
Jithus Strikes Man On Fifth Avenue.
Driver Picks Him Up and is
on for Moline.
POLICE LOOK FOR THE OPERATOR
Chauffeur Acts Quickly and GETS In
jured Pedestrian in Car Before
Witnesses Reach Scene.

The latest method to avoid arrest
and notoriety as a reckless driver IS
to pick the victim up from the road
after striking him and then sneak
away and let the police look for you.
This plan was successfully employ
ed by a jitbus driver operating be
tween Rock Island and Moline at
f12:45 o'clock this morning, The po
lice today were trying to locate the
driver and they claim to have the
number of his car.
A jitbus west bound travelling at
high rate of speed struck man who
was walking in the road on Fifth ave
nue. near the Thirty-fifth street car
barns The driver applied the brakes
and halted the car as quickly as he
could on the ice covered highway The
man lay in the road and the driver ran
to him, picked him up and carried him
back to his car. Placing him in the
back seat he turned the machine
around and started in the direction of
Moline.
Witnesses Report 1t.
There were eyewitnesses to the ac-
cident who reported it to the police
/ The driver acted so quickly, however,
that they were unable to reach the
car before it had started for Moline.
They claim to have secured the jitbus
number, which they gave to the police.
/ They were unable to state the eX-
! tent of the injuries 10 the man. but
/ they s@.1 they presumed he was badly
hurt because after being struck and
run down he lay in the road, making
! no effort to get up
/ Police are endeavoring to learn the
name of the driver and TO also find out
who is the victim of the accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17
Mark Cross
famous gifts
erefornen

Bill folds 1926 to s.
Change books ............,.Sl
Cigarette cases ....-., 81
Key case .......,.....-,S2
Manicure set ...... $3.50
Cigarette humidors sftoSl2.50
Ash trays .....s1.23 TO -
Nhiskey TASKS .-.......$j
Travelling cases IS to 1880
Collar boxes .............s4
Pocker sets ....-.s4 to $40
Cards and cases - to $3.50
Military brushes $3.50 TO
$3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17

given at the Adelphia school house
Friday evening, Dec. II.
The Ladies Aid society bazar held
at the Bluff school house last FRIDAY
evening was very successful affair
A large crowd attended the supper
and $50 was cleared.
Those who attended the third mum
her Of the lyceum lecture course al
Hillsdale, Saturday evening from here
were more than pleased with the ex-
ceilent lecture given by George G. Ad-
dott. A concert Of 30 minutes was civ.
en- before the lecture by the Hnlsdale
band.
Colwell Pearsal Of Minnesota is
mere on visit to his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jere Pearsall and other rela-
tiYes- He came to attend the golden
wedding anniversary of his parents
Misses Phyllis Guthrie and June Mel
son spent the week end at their homes
in Rock Island.
The ladies Of the Fairfield church
enjoyed an ali-day meeting at ms
home of Mrs. Earl Fhckenger Thurs
Gay Fifty ladies' were present whe
accomplished considerable work Oh
hand. AT the noon hour fine Dime,
was enjoyed and good sociable time
mad In the afternoon business meet
ing was held which was followed HI
Mrs. ). /. Woodburn teaching thf
. monthly meeting of the teachers train
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17

Handkerchiefs in linen and silk with ni-
tias or plain Sc to SOC
Fur caps in every quality, $50 to 500
Mufflers in plain silk black, pearl and
fancy stripes and two toned effects, Soc to
$3.50.
Shirts in dainty coIors and neat black and
white and plain white in plated or plain;
starch or soft turn back cuffs. 81. $50 to
$3.50
Kid gloves in every color plain or contrast
stitching, lined with silk, knit wool, fur or I'M
lined 81 to s.. Special mitten with one finger
for motoring at $50 to $3.50.
Nestograms with initial or monogram at 81,
$3.50 and up
Hand bags and suit eases; styles that are
taken from the Mark Cross goods; an exclusive
variety from s. to 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17

ing class A number OF ladies Of Port
Byron were present including Mes
danes Young, Wendt, Hanes and Mrs.
Ashdown and children
Grandma Mahlstedt celebrated her
18th birthday anniversary with all her
children and number Of her grand
children. at her home Saturday Dec
II. Twenty-Five relatives sat down 70
IA bountiful feast at the noon hour az
ter which fine social time was spent
and the time for departing arrived all
to soon Many gifts of love were Civ
en- the kindhearted mother and grand
mother, who is still in good health and
takes part in the activities OF life
doing all her own housewOrk and sew
ing. Those who attended were the I'VE
daughters and three sons and their
families, William Mahlstedt and
daughter Lucinda of Iowa. Mr. md
Mrs. John Hahn and daughter JenWe
of Erie, Mr.. and Mrs. John johnson
and daughter Hazel Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Fillman and daughter Minnie,
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Nelson and fam
lily OF cordova, Mr. and Mrs, John Carl
son and son John. MIR. and Mrs Peer
Mahlstedt and daughter Lucy, Gus
Mahlstedt, Mr. and Mrs Wallace Me
Cornell, Mr. and Mrs. William
Schroeder of Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17

New York, Dec 17.-Occupying a
drawing room in a Pennsylvania train
and guarded by a half dozen men,
Lady Byzantine arrived in New York
from Philadelphia to be exhibited at
the Poultry show at the Grand Central
palace.
Lady Byzantine IS a White Leghorn
pullet. who holds the worlds egg
laying record and whose owner, A. A.
Christian OF Philadelphia, values her
at 100000. She is two years Old
and was raised on scientific princi-
pies,
the ordinary hen is 10 eggs a year,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17
PERMITS TAKEN OUT
FOR TWO DWELLINGS

Two permits for dwellings were is
sued during the week closing today
by Building Inspector C. V. Johnson.
". B. Smith is contractor for both.
He is TO erect one dwelling for himself
at Eleventh and Brashar streets at an
estimated cost of $4,000 and another
for E. F. Stroehle. at 1902 Eleventh
street, to cost $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17
De Sofa Assemble Meet.

Desota assembly fourth degree
knights Of Columbus, held a meeting
last night at the Rock Island house.
Only routine matters came up for con-
sideration a luncheon was served Of
$50. The meeting was well attended
and proved very interesting to the
members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17

Lady Byzantine, in the national con
test which closed on Nov. 1, broke
all records by laying 314 eggs in $50
days. She was brought up at the
Delaware College Experimenting sta
ton at Newark, Del
1t is claimed that the manner OF
her raising has proved conclusively
that the product Of a hen in eggs may
he developed to its highest degree by
training. When Lady Byzantine is
not on exhibit at the Grand Central
palace she is being guarded in her
apartments at one Of New York's lead
ing hotels
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17

All the news all the time-Ins
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17
Mental Disturbance.

Did the alienist prove that you
were crazy?"
Ne" replied the defendant, hut he
admitted that he was nearly so before
the lawyer got through with him. y
Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17

Classy light fannels with black
stripes and checks; knit fabrics in
green and brown; new creations in
Tuxedo and full dress-a very attrac-
tive variety at 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-12-17
Christmas Shopping.

3est things at lowest prices adyer-
/. tised in The Argus.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-15
Preparation for Sowing
Wheat
Continued from Page g.

of soil. This buries the flies at such
a depth they cannot reach the sur
face.
With cultivation at proper intervals
the land would be put in excellent
condition for seeding, and kept free
from weeds and volunteer wheat.
Then, by observing the fy-free date
for sowing, which in the eastern third
ranges from about October l in the
northern counties to October IA in
the south, and in the central third
from about September % in the north
to October II in the south, the fly
will be effectively circumvented. 1t
is a mistaken notion that burning the
wheat stubble will eradicate the fly,
and this is practice that should be
frowned upon generally. The land
needs the humus that the stubble will
supply and the stubble should be
turned under.
This is not harangue at the farm
er. The writer is fully aware of the
fact, having been born and raised on
the farm, that it is frequently impos-
sible for the farmer to do as he would
like or as he knows best, considering
the scope of his enterprise. 1t is often
out of the question for the farmer to
follow the methods which even his
own experience has demonstrated to
be advisable, because of lack of equip
ment, time or labor. But it may be
worth while to consider if it might
not be more profitable to undertake
less and do it better. Think it over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-15
Raise Infertile Eggs

1t is conservatively estimated that
there is an annual loss in eggs in this
country of $45,00O.O00. Practically all
of this enormous loss is sustained by
the farmers of this country, as it is on
the general farms that the great bulk
of eggs is produced. A very great
part of this loss can be prevented by
the production of infertile eggs, which
are laid by hens that do not have a
male bird with them. The male bird
has no influence whatever on the num-
Der of eggs laid. Therefore, as soon
as the Matching season is over the
male should be removed from the
flock.
The greatest trouble from blood
rings in eggs occurs in hot weather.
Special care should be given to the
gathering and storing of the eggs dur
ing the late spring and summer
months. All these times the eggs
should be gathered at least twice
day, placed in room or cellar where
the temperature does not rise above
TO- F., and marketed two or three
times a week.
Blood rings are caused by the de-
velopment of the embryo of a fertile
egg and its subsequent death. 1t is
impossible to hatch an infertile egg
or cause a blood ring to form in one.
1t is generally considered that eggs
become infertile from seven to four
teen days after the male bird is re-
moved from the flock. Repeated ex-
periments have shown that where fer
tile and infertile eggs are kept under
similar conditions, the fertile eggs
spoil much quicker, due to the fact
that they deteriorate faster than in
fertile eggs in the average summer
Summer heat has the
same effect as the hen or incubator on
fertile eggs. Sell, kill or con6ne the
male bird as soon as the Matching sea-
son is over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-15

1t is a well-recognized fact, though
one too often overlooked in selecting
sites for orchards, that cold air settles
to the lower levels. For this reason
it is often colder at the lower eleva-
tons than it is at higher points in the
by atmospheric drainage" The oc-
currence of frost in low places when
there is none on elevated areas is thus
explained. For the same reason
peach buds are often winter killed or
the blossoms are injured by frost in
the spring in low places when near
by orchards on higher elevations are
injured much less, or even escape en-
tirely.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-15
A Last Resort.

Mr.. Tompkins was obliged to stop
over night at small country hotel.
He was shown to his room by the one
boy the place afforded, colored lad.
Il am glad there's a rope here in
case of fire." commented Mr.. Temp
kins, as he surveyed the room, but
what's the idea of putting Bible in
the room in such prominent place."
Dat am intended fob use, sah," re.
piled the boy, lin case de fire am too
far advanced fob yo' to make yo' es-
cape, sah."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-15
THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE

cause the patriotic breasts OF those
present to throb responsive to its
tune. Another account says that when
the first publication appeared in the
Baltimore American" II was an
nounced that il should be sung to the
tune of ITO Anacreon in Heaven"
There seems to be quite a difference
OF opinion as to the origin of the
adoption of this tune to the words of
The Star-Spangled Banner" yet II
has been claimed by Chief Justice
fancy, Keys brother-in-law, and
number of other historians, that we
owe the tune to Ferdinand Durang,
while another very eminent musical
historian simply credits him with the
dignity of being the first to sing the
song and very emphatically states that
to no one but the author himself be-
longs this honor.
1t seems rather strange that the tune
OF our grand old national hymn and
chief song of freedom had its incep-
ton in England between 1870 and
Tvs, about the time that liberty had
its birth in America. John Stafford
Smith, who was a member of an aris-
tocratic society in London. called the
"Anacreonites," wild bacchanalian
club, which held its meetings at the
Grown and Anchor" in the Strand,
is said to have composed the song.
But unfortunately we find many state
ments that will not bear the test of
and the customary doubt
as to who the composer may have
been. However the melody of this
old English drinking-song entitled
ITO Anacreon in Heaven" is insep-
arably associated with "The Star
Spangled Banner" and will be until
some American composer has given
us more practicable tune.
There is no other song that will stir
ones patriotic blood with more vigor
in any great national emergency than
this anthem of the flag. We have a
grand example of how its majestic
strains inspired the soldiers on that
Friday, the LIST of July
1893, on the ramparts of Santiago,
when man after man had fallen in
blood and death, and at that critical
moment as the soldiers caught fresh
CLEAN of their flag spontaneously be-
gan to sing "The Star-Spangled Ban
ler." The soul-stirring strains so
thrilled the men that they seemed
lerved by some superhuman power
o boldly resist the storm of battle
md to win the victory that sealed the
ate of Santiago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-15

AS a rule, it is doubtless safe to
assume that a site having a moderate
slope in some direction is to be pre-
ferred for orchard purposes, other
things being equal, to one that is level.
One having slope will usually have
better soil and atmospheric drainage
than level area.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-15
Ready to Change.

Il am surprised" said the parson to
morning fishing, Ito find you fishing
here, my boy"
why" asked the surprised boy,
"d'ye know any place where they bite
better?"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-15
IA
The "Star-Spangled
Banner"
Continued from page y
Banner


DaCk OF letter tnat ne happened &c
have in his pocket the opening stan,
zas Of poem that is as deathless a.
the flag itself. The remainder of this
celebrated poem was finished in the
boat on his way to Baltimore, and
when he arrived in that city he jotted
off a more legible copy in the hotel.
From this copies were Immediately
taken, and on the 2lst of September
1914, il was printed in the Baltimore
American" as follows, and was re-
ceived with the liveliest pleasure.
Of say can you see by the dawn's
early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twi-
lights last cleaning,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars
through the perilous fight,
Ger the ramparts we watch'd, were
so CALAMITY streaming?
And the rockets red glare, the bombs
bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that
our flag was still there;
Of say, does that star-spangied ban
ner yet wave,
Der the land of the free, and the
home of the brave7
On the shore dimiy seen through the
mists of the deep,
Where the foes naughty host in dread
silence. reposes,
What is that which the breeze, DER
the towering steep,
AS it fitfully blows, half conceals, half
discloses?
Now it catches the CLEAN of the
mornings first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in
the stream,
It's the star-spangled banner. OF long
may it wave
Ger the land of the free and the
home of the brave.
And where is that band who so vaunt-
ingly swore
That the havoc of war, and the battles
confusion,
A home and country should leave
us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul
footsteps pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and
slave
From the terror of fight or the gloom
OF the grave,
And the star-spangled banner in tri-
umph doth wave,
Ger the land of the free, and the
home of the brave.
o! thus be it ever when freemen shall
stand,
Between their lov'd homes, and the
wars desolation,
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the
Heaven rescued land,
Praise the Power that hath made and
preserv'd us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our
cause is just,
And this be our motto-"In God is
our Trust"
And the star-spangled banner in tri-
-, umph shall wave
Ger the land of the free, and the
home of the brave.
The question that now presented it.
self was, how to utilize the song. A
few days after the citizens of Balti-
more had become familiar with the
ballad, some army comrades gathered
in tavern next door to the Holiday
Street Theater. Key was present and
read the song several times and the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-07-15

Secretary Mothers series of agricultural ar
ticles will be continued in the August number
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-02-27
UNION COUNTY
AT SAN DIEGO
Is\Attracting Great Attention at
California Exposition. Wis
itors Deeply Interested

San Diego, Cal, Feb. e5. Union
county is coming in to ITS own at the
Panama California Exposition. In
lecture and moving pictures ali the
New Mexico building of the exposi :
ton it is receiving the attention its
richness and resources merit. That
it will obtain a great influx of new
and. permanent residents as the re-
suit of the publicity being given II
seems foreRone conclusion.
There are views its farming and
ranching, especially the latter, which
it deserves as the premier stock
raising county of all New Mexico.
Its advantages Of soil, water and
climate are dwelt upon thoroughly
in the lectures.
Of greatest interest, after these
advantages have been set forth, is
the fact that there are $50, 900 acres
available for homestead entry. which
at once fixes the attention of the
hearer interested in the opportunities
New Mexico may hold for him. He
has heard what Union county may
produce be has heard of its cities,
Clayton, Folsom and Des Moines
and, with his interest aroused, he
received punch in the get-up"
portion of his being when the lee
turer tells him of the land available
for entry.
Excellent railroad facilities next
are takeu up, the routes of the Colo
RADIO and Southern, St. Lous Rocky
Mountain aud Pacific and FL Paso
and Southwestern are traced, show
ing the numerous points from which
shipments NAV be made to the CEN
tral markets.
One of the first things a prospec-
tive newcomer always asks is
concerning the schools of the section
he is considering as his future home.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-02-27
Bueyeros Parish

Lent, 1915. Holy mass will be
said at Chaplain on the 9th and 7th
davs of March, at Barney ON .he sth
and 9 b, at Mica on the 10th and
1lth. at Garcia on the I2th and
18th. at Bueyeros on the l4th aud
18th, at Albert on the 18th and
18th. at GallegOs on the 18th and
10th, at AlImosa On the Goth and
at Geneva on the elst, at MosquerO
on the 29nd ard 9Srd.
Rev. A. Rstvelt, Pastor
Bueyeros Parish.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1915-02-27

No parent will sacrifice his child
rens welfare for bis own advantage,
at least, not permanently. so that
the ninety one schools of the county
with their 100 teachers, form a
drawing power of consequence.
Especially for the man who wishes
out door life and freedom from the
restraints OF the city or crowded
East, Union county is attractive.
For the man of means, perhaps seek
ing location for a business venture,
the opportunities Of Clayton are
urged. He is told that a great por-
tion of the rich portion Of Texas is
tributary to Clay ton and that, with
the big development certain to come
in both New Mexico and Texas, n
business in CLAYTON should be a
thriving one
Reinforcing the talks Of the coun-
ty and its three cities, there are
available for distribution to the in
terested list 0f lands open to
homestead and other literature
detailing the industrial openings of
the county.