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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

found anywhere. Jonathan Fly, q
farmer lad of elghty.three, last year
coaxed at the rate of $500 out of an
acre. A rival agriculturist. who had
copied some of Mr.. Fly's methods,
made Mother Earth give him at the
rate of 500 to the acre.
There are in Philadelphia this
year 610 little farms such as these
upon which poor families have grown
an average of $500 to the acre.
The Vacant Lots Cultivation aSso-
citation is almost old enough to vote.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

on the pier stood a very bedragglcd
dog, held by a Waterman, and fairly
shrieking with Joy. The instant the
gangplank was pushed over, the dog
broke from the man and shot on board
to hurl himself into the engine room.
Patsy had "come back"
Pasty, who is all dog, was picked
up two years ago by Stephen Flynn,
engineer of the Berkshire, while he
was on board the Trojan Of the same
line. The dog had crept into the
shelter Of the pier with a broken leg,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

knows where Lemon creek is and
yes, you've guessed it the first time
1t is talking of improving and en-
larging the waterway with the name
that makes your mouth water.
"On October 2, in the Princess
Bay Yacht clubhouse, Princess pa,
beach," said the official notice issued
by the United States army corps Of
engineers, Lieut.. Col. c. II. Nc
Kinstry will hold a hearing at $40
p. m. for the consideration of u propo-
sition to improve Lemon Creek"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

every day into the Mississippi river in the shape of interest charges and
sinking fund. This has amounted to more than 100000 "a year In feed bills.
for which st. Louis got nothing except a healthier bak.
The cost Of the bridge to date has been moret than $6OO0OO. The first
lssue OF bonds in 1908 was $S,500OO. Work was begun in December, 1909,
was o be completed within two years. The second bond issue for the
eastern approach was $275OO00. To this must be added the interest charges
since the issue of the first bonds. about eight years.
In the intervening six years during the building of the "balky mule" and
wmhe II stood there in the river until the second bond issue was passed two
years ago, the Old house Of delegates and city council kicked back and forth
dozens of bills and held many investigations and secret meetings to
determine the correct route for q east approach.
MI unpleasant portion OF ancient history included factonal squabbles
and many personally conducted efforts of various members Of the assembly
to cause the east approach to be built along the route outlined exclusively
by them. These approaches raj in various directions, and Il combined map
of them all would show East St Louis covered by the ribs of Il fan, with
zg2ag curves and extensions to what was termed free territory"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

If they e not
influenced q d
led by their
young ONE as
sociates. This is
especially true of
many who are
making their own
living, employed
in store, Office
and factory.
Timid natures
are always DOM
mated by asser-
tive ones. The
backward girl
who copies the
tactics Of a for
ward friend sci.
dom plays the
game SafiSfac tOri.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
Studying diseases" Of Metals.

SO frmly do some scientists main
tain the theory that changes in metals
are due to conditions resembling dis
eases in organic matter, that q German
navy yard maintains an expert to study
the question.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
DOING AS OTHER GIRLS DO.

] seem in the midst of the crowd
The lightest Of all.
My laughter rings CHEEKY and loud
In banquet and hall.
Around me they hatter and fawn-
The young and the old
The fairest are ready to pawn
Their hearts for my gold.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

Looking through a spygass at a city map you may find Lemon creek,
ab1u a jump and a half wide. starting somewhere ataft the beam of Lake
island, where Staten islands favcrte garbage disposal plant will not be
built unless it is buIt 1t then flows down grade toward the Lower bay, and
leaps defty into that great fishing resort near the spot where the fishermen
get their loads Of bait and things.
The proprietor of the creek wa away from home when an attempt
was made to learn why he Is not satisfied with Lemon creek IN its Wild and
uninproyed state.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
The Contrary.

Baseball Is unlike everything elsa
in one respect"
what Is that?'
"The more they yet the fans go
ing the hotter II is"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
lake GrnYe's

The Old Standard Groves Tasteles1
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a Gen
eral Tonic because it contains the weia
known tonic properties OF QUININE and
IRON. II acts on the Liver. Drives Qua
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System. 50 cents
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

~ ''ui -'''h nlNei Ellu'Is' Inc
balk has been removed, and the steel
halter premises to make the mule" a
tractable and useful public utility. Ii
no longer Is the endless" bridge, sap
proachless' Jinx, or any of the other
fantastic creatures which jokesters
have pointed out as one of the most
modern useless structures in the
world.
While the bridge was acting like
a balky mule, the taxpayers of St.
TOuiS haya haon faodip0 eQDO IN noSh
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

Or. B. =. Jackson Celebrated P~hysleIsn,
handed down to posterity his famous
prescription for female troubles. Nov
sold under the name of "FemeninA
Price soc and 81. 00.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
The Evenings Embellishments.

why don't you join our literary
club1"
Il don't play cards, or dance the
modern Dances"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
St. Louis Municipal Bridge Finally Is Landed

CT. LOUIS-S. Louis big, balky mule-the municipal free brdge-has
- come ashore. After stuhborny standing in the Mississippi river more than
four years, it finally stepped out and was tied to the eastern approach
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

Brutus never licked n Roman post
age stamp behind It's back-and Bru-
tUS WAS nm houOrnhle man
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
Own Speech.

One never repents Of saying little,
but very often Of saying too much
Philippe de Commes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY
TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT

Week and unhesithy kidneys cause so
much sickness and suffering and when
through neglect or other causes, kidney
trouble Is permitted 90 continue. serious
results may be expected.
Your other ORGANS may need sttention-
but your kidneys should have attention
first because their work Is most important.
cause OF your sickness or run down con-
dition taking DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root. the great kidney, liver and
bladder remedy. because II it proves TO be
the remedy you need and your kidneys
BEGIN to improve they will help ell the
other organs to health.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
SECOND STRING TO HER BOW.

We cannot make bargains for bllsses.
Nor catch them like fishes In nets,
And sometimes the thing our life rnisse.
Helps more than the thing which il
gets.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
New York Discovers That It Has a Lemon Creek

NEW YORK-Chss in New York ctys geography stand up. Where Is
= Lemon creek? on course, everybody knows that there are 40 islands In
the city boundaries bnt who knows where to find Lemon creek?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
Intensive Farming on PhiIadeIphia's Vacant Lots

D HUADELPHLA-Some Of the most intensive farming in the country is
. carried on in the city Of BrotherLy Love, IN its vacant lots especially o.
along Woodland avenue, where there are some of the best little farms 20 be
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

Wr1Rht's Indian Vegetable Pulls have stooss
The test OF time. Test them yourself now. Sena
for sample TO 372 Pearl street, N. Y.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
Patsy Was on the Pier to Meet His Loved Ship

NEW oRK-Whe the Berkshire of the Hudson Navigation company ar
. rived at her pier the other day from Albany. passengers o board were
Startled by the barking of a dog. followed by cheers from the crew. There
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
Should Be Happy on Farm.

Those who dwell on farms shoui&
he the most healthy and happy Of sE
mankind.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
New ~ScreMdriver.

Current is switched automatically
into q new electric screwdriver the In
slant pressure is applied.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

IT'S better to break up a quarrel than
IN mitch n nm
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
SINK UNDER IMAGINARY SoR.
ROWS.

Sink not beneath imaginary sorrows;
Call to your aid your courage and your
wisdom.
OF joy and sunshine seek TO borrow
Your allotted share.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
Prevaleney Of Kidney Disease.

Most people do not realize the alarm.
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
Of kidney disease. While kidney dis.
orders are among the most common dis.
eases that prevail, they are almost the
last recognized by patients, iOho usual,
content Themselves uih doctoyfng The
Vtos, while the original disease con.
stantly undermines the system.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

There is a class of girls whose life
paths would not be nearly so rough
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03
A Trial viii Convince Anyone.

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Symptoms Of Kidney Trouble.
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-11-03

SPECIAL hoTE-You may obtain a ga
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The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-29

For Rent-Two housekeeping rooms in the kendrick building, on Front street. Apply J. V. Carter, Phone I'll.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-29

and staggered to my feet and found I was on top of pile of clay where the trench had been. was dazed and deaf and half blind, and it was just like an evil nightmare. I thought was in the dark. and as I went along helping myself by my hands I put my left hand into poor McGarry's head. I'll never forget my horror when saw what I did, and then fell over and rolled down the bank, luckily into part of the trench which hadn't been broken up, and I lay there for three quarters of an hour and didn't know where l was and found fellow crouching near me. I tried to get to my feet, but my left side seemed to be paralyzed and I thought my arm was off, and Cole, a chum of mine, told me not to move, as was in bad shape. l was covered from head to foot with mud blood aud brains The shells were still raising hell, and af- ter lying there few minutes we heard terrible moaning, and ] asked Cole who it was, and he said 'Sinimie,' and said, We will have to get him down." but he said it's no use, for he is dying and cant last many more minutes, as his bowels were torn away. He was ten feet away from me when McGarry and Connew were killed, and he was also killed by the same shelf. Fitzgerald Judge Fitz- gerald's sor, from P. E. T) and John Gordon, civil engineer, were also buried by the same shell, but they were not hurt.
 (To be Continued.)
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-29
VERY THRILLING. LETTER FROM
 TRENCHES
(Continued.)

The below Is part Of letter which The Times started to run a couple of weeks ago, from one in the trenches in the great war. The letter is from Herbert C. MacIntyre. and is of local interest. as Mr. MacIntyre is known here. We will run as much as pos sible of the letter at this time and con the balance Of il from time to time.
 "I filled my pipe, and as had no matches I asked an Irishman named his long face, I couldn't help laughing. He said. "It's a hell of a toime to be thnkin' of smokin'," but he handed me his box and I lit her up. I just had three or four good draws when a piece of shrapnel took it clean out of my mouth and I haven't seen it since. 4 moment later there came terrific roar and in came our para pet on top of us. as if it had been pushed in by giant hand. The firing platform gripped my legs before the weight settled on me, but poor Con new was buried under seven or eight feet of debris and his head under the firing platform. I yelled up the line for an axe. and one came down at once and cut away three sections of platforms, cutting through nails, sheet iron etc. felt I had the strength of two men. As l worked I got his head clear and one shoulder. and started to dig him out. He wasn't scious and I talked and joshed with him to keep up his spirits. There was a post had him gripped above the hip, but ! had put in several braces before l dared cut the post. and when they were ready I asked Sergeant Me Garry, who was behind me. to get an entrenching tool, as I could crawl un- der and use that in the cramped space, and he at once handed it to me with the words, Just what the doctor or dered, Mac Just as I had my hand on it there was another roar right by my head and something warm splashed over my face. was thrown down. The accursed shell took his head off from the eyes up. was be- tween McGarry and Connew, not more than two feet from either, and they were both instantly killed. A big piece of the shell tore into Connews head and shoulder, then, merciful God, was buried alive under tons of mud and timbers. l could see lights flash ing and though the sea was roaring over me, and all my bones were crack ing, and just as all seemed over there was dull, muffled roar and the weight
 was nearly all thrown off me. An other shell had landed Ca high explo-
 sive) on top of the pile of dirt that
 was pinning me down.
 "I pushed the remaining dirt off me
 ------------------~~--~~-~
The Cordova daily times., 1916-04-29
NOTICE TO coRDoVA MERCHANTS
(To be ContinuedD

The Canoe Pass Packing Co. will not be responsible for any debts coll tracted by its employees. The com pany this year is paying off it's em- ployces in seattle instead of Cordoya.
 CANOE PASS PACKING co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
FANCY PRICE FOR
CATTLE SECURED
Rock Island County Men Home from
Big Sale of HerefOrds at
Harris, Mo.

A. W. Elliott, Reynolds, and A. ].
Whitney. Illinois City, returned home
yesterday afternoon from Harris, Sui
livan county, Mo-, where they attend
ed the annual sale of fine Hereford
cattle by Overton Harris & Sons.
The sale was said to be the largest
ever held in this country. Sixty head
of cattle were disposed of, IS bulls
and 80 cows. Excellent prices were
secured, the highest figure for bulls be-
ing $500 and for cows, $3.50. The
average price paid was s1,251. while
at last years sale it was S735. Because
of the excessive figures, the Rock Is
land county men did not purchase.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
Holder of Certificat
Tax Purchasers Notice.

State of Illinois. County Of Rock Is
land, SIS:
To Mrs. William Sammel, assessee,
D. Z. Gamble, owner. and Edwin Bur-
dick. tenant, Ed Mueller, party inter-
ested.
Take notice that at the tax sale OF
lots and lands duly made on the 9Th
day of June, 1914, at the court house
in Rock Island by the treasurer and
collector and general officer of said
county OF Rock Island, for special as
sessments, interest, penalties and
costs for the year 1913, lot l, block 2,
Moline Heights addition TO the city of
Moline. Ill, assessed to Mrs. William
Sammel, was purchased by NJ. L.
Sweeney. That a certificate Of pur-
chase has been duly issued to said M.
E. Sweeney, which has been duly as
signed to me, E. II. Collins, and that
/. E. H. Collins. the undersigned, am
now the legal holder OF said certificate
OF purchase, and that the time allowed
nv law for the redemption Of said real
estate will expire in two years from
the date of said sale, to-wit: the 9Th
day of June, 1916.
Dated this 25th day OF February, 1916
E. H. COLLINS,
Holder Of Certificate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
Tax Purchasers Notice.

State of Illinois, County OF Rock Is
land, SIS:
To McHugh and Montrose, assesses
and Charles McHugh, owner.
Take notice that at the tax sale OF
lots and lands duly made on the 9Th
day Of June, 1914, at the court mousse
in Rock Island by the treasurer and
collector and general officer of said
county OF Rock Island, for the taxes,
interest, penalties and costs Tor me
year 1913, lot Is, block 2. Columbia
Park addition to the city OF Rock Is
land, Ill, was purchased by M. 4.
Sweeney which has been duly assign
ed 10 me, E. H. Collins, the under
signed. That /, E. H. Collins, am now
the legal holder of said certificate OF
purchase and that the time allowed by
law for the redemption OF said real
estate will expire In two years from
the date OF said sale, to-wit: the sth
day Of June, 1916.
Dated this 25th day OF February, 1915
e, H. COLLINS,
Holder OF Certificate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS
The crest of the northwestern area

The crest of the northwestern area
of high pressure and severely cold
weather is central over North Dakota,
where the thermometers are more
than 20 degrees below zero, and tenn
peratures below zero have extended
to northwestern Iowa. Low pressures
prevail from the north Pacific coast
southeastward to Texas and thence
northeastward to the middle Atlantic
coast and snow or rain has occurred
in nearly all sections south of the
Canadian border, Owing to the low
pressures to the southwark and the
presence of the northern hifih, partly
CLOUDY and colder weather is indicated
for thi. vicinity tonight, followed by
generally fair Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
EARLY GAINS ARE
LOST IN STOCKS
Good Opening Of Exchange Followed by
Decline-Reaction Shown In
Many Shares at Midday.

New York. March Gains were
largely cancelled before the end of the
hrst hour of the stock market today,
but there was a reaction at midday.
Washington advices regarding interna-
tonal conditions induced fresh SELL
ing
Alcohol lost much of its advance and
Petroleum, Marine preferred, Erie and
Northern Pacific were lower. Metals
were affected by statements that dras-
tic steps had been taken to prevent
speculation on those products abroad.
Bonds were firm.
The rally that attended yesterday
late dealings was fully maintained at
the opening OF today's stock market
numerous active issues advancing l to
points. 1ndustrials, including the
war group. coppers and such special
ties as Industrial Alcohol and Distil-
lers' Securities. figured prominently
in the rise, alcohol soon gaining four
points to 155 on its remarkable state
ment Of earnings for the past year.
Rails and United States Steel was dis
tinctly firm. Reading gaining a point
over yesterdays close. Trading was
moderate with an absence of recent
feverish conditions.
LAST SALE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
Legal.
Tax Purchasers Notice.


State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty, SIS:
To Edward Claus and Raymond
Keuhl. assesses, and Edith B. Ben
nett and Fred Ward. owners, and all
whom it may concern:
Take notice that at the tax sale of
lots and lands duly made on the 9th
day of June, 1914, at the court house
in Rock Island by the treasurer and
collector and general officer of said
county of Rock Island, for the taxes,
interest, penalties and costs for the
wear 1913, lot l to W. E. Bailey's Sth
addition to the city Of Rock Island, Ill,
was sold. That certificate of pur-
chase has been duly issued to M. E.
Sweeney for said lot l which he as
signed to me. That l, E. H. Collins,
am now the legal holder Of said GER
tificate of purchase, and that the time
allowed by law for the redemption OF
said real estate will expire in two
wears from the date of said sale. To-
wit: the 9th day Of June, 1916.
Dated this 25th day Of February, 1916
z. H. COLLINS,
Holder of Certificate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-02
Legal.

To All Persons Whom 1t May Con-
Germ:
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned, R. P. Wait, Conservator Of
Charles Mungerson. will make appli-
cation TO the probate court Of Rock
Island county, at regular term there
Of, to be held at the county court
house, in the city of Rock Island, in
said county, on the first Monday Of
April, A. D. 1916, being the first day
thereof, for an order and decree OF
said court, directing him, as said con-
seryator, to sell the following real es-
tate belonging to said ward, or so
much thereof as shall seem to said
court necessary for the support and
maintenance of said ward, situated in
the county of Rock Island and state
Of Illinois, to-wit: The undivided one
half interest in lots two (2) and
three 81, in the northwest quarter OF
section thirty 900, township sixteen
Q6), north range two (2), west OF the
fourth principal meridian, containing
one hundred twenty-three and five one
hundredths (123 $1,000 acres, more or
less, and to invest such Of the pro-
ceeds Of said sale as shall not be i'm
mediately requisite for said support
and maintenance in other real estate
or otherwise, under the direction OF
the court
Rock Island, Ill, March l, A. d. 1916
r. p. WAIT,
Conservator OF Said Ward.
Schriver & Schriver, attorneys.