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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20

These are most important and will re-
quire additional appropriations which
must be secured by legislation
The new post office building has
been authorized and partly appropriate
ed for Additional appropriations by
Legislation will have to be secured
from time TO time as the work pro-
gresses-
Fort Bliss has been enlarged into 3
|regimental post, and now with a large
increase in our standing army addi-
tional quarters and barracks will be
needed, and an opportunity viii open
for charging Fort Bliss into a brigade
post I have already taken steps II
that end.
1 also have in progress bill giving
Americans preference over aliens upon
all government work, and am anxious
TO see that become law
IF my past service has been satisfac-
tory to the people Of FL Paso and has
been such az TO give assurance that I
am capable and will carry these enter
prises to completion. I shall very great
" appreciate your support and shall
feel further indebted to a generous peo-
pie who have already honOred me be-
yOnd my merits.
Yours very sincerely,
". 4. SMITH
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20

claimed that all the eggs in the United
states last year weighed about four
times the total tonnage of the Amer
lean navy, 50 if these estimates are cor
rect, one can readily see that the
poultry industry Of this country is no
small item
Meet Tonight.
The Fl Paso Poultry association will
nave It's monthly meeting tonight in
Ut. Romans Office and a large attend
ance is earnestly hoped for. zach
member OF the association is expected
TO attend and I hope to see many out
siderS avail themselves Of this oppor-
UNITY 10 attend what promises TO be
association, for several subjects IF vital
interest are to come up.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20
OFFER PRIZES
FOR EXPOSITION
Local Donors Restrict Com
petition to Exhibitors of
Valley and Vicinity.

An unusually large and attractive
number Of prizes have been listed by
FL Paso citizens for the International
Soil Products exposition. October 10
to 81 inclusive, competition for them
being restricted to the Rio Grande val
ley and contiguous territory. The ex-
parts Of the world and many big ex-
hibits Of this nature have already been
arranged for
Farmers Unafraid of Competition.
This does not by any means indicate
that the farmers of the valley are
afraid to go against worldwide COM
petition. In fact, they have been do
ing this at the former soil products
eSpositionS and have won their share
Of the premiums. It does mean. how
ever, that the donors of the special
prizes desire TO extend special encour-
agement to the farmers Of the valley
and induce them to make the best
possible showing of it's resources. This
is especially desirable in view OF the
fact that many thousands Of delegates
and visitors are expected from every
state west OF. and several states east
of, the Mississippi river. as well as
20 or more foreign nations All the
agricultural products exhibited at the
big exposition will come in for the
closest possible examina ton and ap-
praisaL
Partial List of Donors
While the list of prizes Of this char
acter to be offered by local people for
local competition. is by no means com
plete. the following make up the list
Of donors to date
George R. LeBaron. Rotary club,
First National bank, julius A Kra-
ksuer, FL Paso Real Estate board, r.
Burt Orndorff. FL Paso chamber Of
commerce. Rio Grande Valley bank,
w T. HixSOn. State National bank, the
White House. the Two Republics Life
Insurance company. and the FL Paso &
Southwestern railway
Donors Designate Classes
It is the practice of the congress
and exposition mana cement to permit
donors of special prizes 10 designate
the classes in which the same are to
be offered and TO restrict the compe-
tftion. II desired. This is in line with
the general policy OF the congress il
exertinE special efforts toward the
a agricultural development Of the 10
cality in which the events are held
Prizes for Crops and Departments.
Some OF these prizes are offered for
the best exhibits OF some particular
crop. Others will go TO winners in the
ment. boys clubs. or other classes
designated by the donors. or placed by
the exposition management IN the alb
sence of request by the donor
If there are any other loyal FL
Pasoans who desire TO have their
names included in this special list OF
Rio Grande valley. boosters. they may
DO so at any time this week by tele,
pnoning chairman LeBaron OF the FL
oaso advisory committee or the secre-
iary of the International Farm con-
cress
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20
MAKE 300 ACRE
+ FARM YIELD BIC
F. S. Mills, Near Fort Stock
ton, Goes in for Grapes,
Alfalfa and Hogs.

Fort Stockton, Tex. July 20.-F. S.
Mills, grape, alfalfa, melon. grain. hog
and horse grower, whose 500 acre Iarm
IS six miles west OF Fort Stockton; Is a
firm believer in intensive methods OF
farming. notwithstanding that he has
a large acreage under cultivation He
says there is more than a living in his
section for any man who is willing to
work hard and intelligently-
Nets 500 Acre from Grapes
Mr.. Mills has 40 acres in grapes. 200
acres in alfalfa and the balance Of his
land in small grains and pasture. His
vineyards are young, but he has found
by shipments that he receives net re-
turns of 800 an acre from grapes. For
his alfalfa he looks for price Of SIS
per ton for the hay, besides about 16
cents per pound for seed
Has Sold $1,000 of Hogs.
Beginning with seven brood sows
when he started farming four years
ago, Mr.. Mills has sold $4,000 worth of
hogs, everyone Of them grown on feed
raised on his farm Mr.. Mills estimates
that he has turned off the hogs from
While the oats on the Mills farm are
not up to the standard Mr.. Mills seeks,
he harvested 20 bushels to the acre last
year.
Mills Is Illinois Farmer.
Mr.. Mills came to this section from
Springfield. Ill, purchasing his farm
for 500 an acre He has built a five
room modern house, a system of water
works and barn that will hold 500 tons
houses His irrigation water comes
from Leon Springs He says he irri-
gates at a blanket cost of about so
cents an acre.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20
THRESHING IS
IN PROGRESS
Good Grain Yield Assured
in Clint County; Pear
Crop Promising.

Clint, Texas. July 2O.-The threshing
season is well under way. with the yield
this season as heavy as in previous
years. Stewart Schairer has threshed
wheat which made about 20 bushels
per acre and oats which made more
than so bushels. Barley is also good
IN the lower valley this year
Second Cutting Not Damaged.
In most cases the second cutting of
alfalfa was saved this year without
damage from rains. as was the case last
year, and with the price now around
SIG per ton, the alfalfa farmers of the
valley are looking forward to a pros
porous year from this crop
Pear Crop Large.
The pear crop. which is a large one
this season. is almost ready for pick
ing. and the shipments to eastern mar
kets win begin within the next week.
The peach crop, on account of late
frosts, is almost a failure.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20
BANKERS SAY NO MONEY IN
NEW CLEARANCE REGULATIONS

Santa Fe. n. NJ. July 2O.-New Next
CO banks are not falling into line
with the newest order Of the reserve
bank authorities which establishes a
universal clearing house system under
which the reserve system banks are
asked to clear free OF charge the
checks on banks that are not members
of the system
The country banks especially are op-
posed to the system which compels
them TO do a large amount of work
without any compensation. II is freely
predicted that the order will be re-
scinded before long.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20
WILCOX DRY FARMERS
TO TRY SIL0 FEED STORAGE

WILCOX. AriZ-, July 20.-The dry
farmers OF this locality are benefiting
through cooperation and by observance
or the advice of farm experts They
now are turning toward the silo stor-
age OF feed, with 80 units that will hold
about 1900 tons. The cement for the
silos has been purchased comparatively,
at a saving of $500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20
YUMA MAN CLAIMS HAS
LARGEST BEET In AMERICA

Yuma. Ariz.. July 20-The largest
beet ever grown in America is claimed
by s P. Huss, who has brought it in
from his ranch in the Yuma valley. Il
weighs 40 pounds and ounces 1t is
of a table variety and is sweet. without
pith and fit for table use The seed
was planted last February.
Mexican rents a speciality. Phi. 4so4.
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20

The fire department Of New York city
used 1883, 2S5 gallons OF water in ex-
tinguishing fires during the last year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20
Egg Crop Weighs More ThanNauy

Would Require Refrigerator Long Garry
Crops This Does Not Include the Scrambhng Kind
By JACK EGAN.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.

Your Telephone is for your conven-
fence Use it to the best advantage
when you want an Automobile or Taxi
cab Prompt Service. Reasonable
Charges
City Service co.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20
Got Rid of My Corns
With Magic "Gets-It

Simplest Corn Cure In the WorId-No
fain' No Fuss. New. Sure Way.
men corns make you almost die
with your boots on" when you've
soaked them and picked them and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20

Treating Catarrh has been my BUSH
ness for years, and during this time
over one million people have come TO
me from all over the land for treat
ment and advice. Ny method is
original. / stop the disease by first
removing the cause Thus my COM
bined treatment cures where all else
fails. I can demonstrate to you in Just
a few days time that my method is
quick, sure and complete. because it
rids the system of the poisonous germs
that cause catarrh Send your name
and address at once TO c. E. Gauss, and
he will send you the treatment re-
ferred to- Fill out the coupon below
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20

Eots for A S. AIbro.-AdE.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-20

Political advertisement.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07

FOR RENT-General modern furnish
ed rooms, suitable for two people;
also rooms for light housekeeping;
steam heated. 1927 Second avenue,
phone 1924.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
Guardians Sale.


State of Illinois, county Of Rock Is
land, ST.
BY virtue of decretal order of the
probate court of said county. entered
at the January term of said court. A.
D. 1916, on the application of the Gen.
trail Trust & Savings bank, guardian
of Charles D. Case, minor, to sell the
following described real estate, be-
longing to said minor, situated in the
county of Rock Island, state of Illinois,
towit:
Lots one % and four ca in block
No. two (2), Dack's Second addition
to the city of Rock Island, in the
county of Rock Island and state of
Illinois, subject to The dover right
of Blondine Case, as the widow of
Charles E. Case, deceased. therein, !
shall, on the 18th day of February. A.
D., 1916, at the east door Of the coun-
ty court house, in the city of Rock Is
land, in the county and state afore-
said, at the hour Of p. M, sell all
the interest of said minor in and to
the said real estate at public vendue.
Terms of sale: Cash in hand upon
the completion of said sale and the ap-
prevail of the same by the court.
Rock Island, Illinois, Jan. l3, A. D.
1916.
CENTRAL TRUST G. SAVINGS BANK,
/ Guardian for Charles ID. Case, minor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS

An area of high pressure and Sc
Terely cold weather is central over
eastern Iowa and western South Da-
kota temperature below zero prevail
ing as far southwark as southern Iowa
and northern Illinois. Ii was from "a
to IS degrees in North Dakota and the
valley of the Red River of the North.
Precipitation in the central valleys,
the lake region ans New England has
resulted from low which is passing
down the st. Lawrence valley. Another
storm which is over Washington and
oregon is causing rain or snow on the
north Pacific coast and the northern
Rocky mountain plateau. Rising tenn
perature and unsettled weather are
Indicated for this vicinity tonight and
tuesday, probably with snow fturries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
Legsl.
Notice Of Publication.

State of Illinois, Rock Island county,
City of Moline, S.
In the city court of the city of Mo-
line. To the February, A. D., 1916,
term thereof.
NO. A.
Lawrence Murphy, complainant, vs..
Nellie Murphy, defendant, in chan
Gerry.
Affidavit of non-residence Of the
above defendant Nellie Murphy, having
been filed in the clerks office of the
city court of the city of Moline in said
county and state aforesaid, notice is
therefore hereby given to the said nom
resident defendant that the complain
ant filed his bill of complaint in said
court, on the chancery side thereof,
on the 14th day of January. 1916, and
that thereupon a summons issued out
of said court, wherein said suit is now
pending, returnable on the second
Monday in the month of February
next, as is by law required. Now, un-
less you, the said nonresident above
named, Nellie Murphy, shall personally
be and appear before said city court,
on the first day of the next term there
of, to be holden in the city court room
in the municipal building in said city
of Moline, III said Rock Island county,
and state aforesaid, on the second
Monday in February next, and plead,
answer or demur to the said complain.
ants bill of complaint, the same and
the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed,
and a decree entered against you &C.
cording to the prayer Of said bill.
Dated at Moline, ILL.,, this 14th day
o. January, A. D., 1916.
GEORGE A. SCHRADER,
Clerk
EDWARD L. EAGLE, compliments
solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07

FOR RENT-Modern light housekeep-
ing rooms, 229 Sixteenth street,
phone 1776.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07

M. sHERIER, Local p'orecastsr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
For Sale or Trade---Lands.
FREETRIP TO VERO, FLORIDA
Free Living in Hotel at Vero for
Three Days, Free Automo-
biles, Free Boating Trip
to Ocean Bathing.

Excursion Tuesday, Feb. Is, to see
the famous Indian River Farms, where
the luscious orange and grapefruit is
produced in abundance, and which has
made many men Independent where
general and intensive farming is en-
gagged in; where the possibilities in
cattle, hog, poultry raising and dairy
ing are almost unlimited; 365 growing
days in the year; outdoor life; boat
ing, bathing, fishing, hunting; good
water, roads, schools and churches.
Healthy climate, fine community, good
neighbors already there.
This is your chance to see this coun-
try now, where opportunity awaits you
and you have a chance at independ-
ence by securing that farm and home
on easy payments. Call or write for
full information and complete plans
for this free trip.
INDIAN RIVER FARMS CO,
Suite A, 609 Putnam building, Daven-
port, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate of Katherine Kurz, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executrix of the last will and
testament of Katherine KurZ, late of
the county of Rock Island, State Of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives no.
tice that she will appear before the
Hon. Benjamin Bell, judge Of the
probate court Of Rock Island county,
at the probate court room, in the City
of Rock Island, at the April term. or
the first Monday in April next, at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and
requested to attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment TO the undersigned
Dated 31st day of January A. d. 1916
MINNIE SCHUERMANN,
Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
Masters Sale.

State of Illinois. Rock Island county
SIS.
In the circuit court; in chancery.
r. P. Wait, complainant, VS.. Bruce
Bradford and Emma j. Bradford, de-
PENDANTS. Foreclosure; general. No.
1909.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of decree of said court, entered IL
the above entitled cause, on the 14th
day of January, A. d. 1916, l shall, on
Thursday, the 10th day of February,
A. D. 1916, at the hour of 1915 o'clock
in the forenoon, at the east door of
the court house in the city of Rock
Island, in said county Of Rock Island,
to satisfy said decree, sell at public
vendue to the highest bidder for cash
in hand the certain parcel Of land sit
uate in the county Of Rock Island and
state OF Illinois, known and described
as follows, to-wit: The undivided one
fourth (14) interest in certain tract
or lot of land situated in the south
west quarter (A) On. l. B. L. of Sec
ton Number thirty-one (31), township
Number eighteen 1Sl, range one "a
west OF the fourth principal meridian;
beginning at a pv..-.. 1,3061z feet east
of the west line of said quarter sec
tioa and GAO feet south of the south
| line II Seventh avenue, in said city OF
| Rock Island, being $40 feet south Of
the south line OF a school lot, known
! as school Number ca = said city.
! thence running west parallel with the
south line of said Seventh avenue $50
feet; thence south 63 feet to the Indian
| boundary line; thence running east
erly along the said Indian boundary
! line $50 feet to the west line OF Forty
second street; thence running north
along west line OF Forty-secona street
IS feet to the place of beginning, sit
uated in the city of Rock Island:
Or SO much thereof as may be suffl-
hereinbefore adjudged to be due to
the complainant. with legal interest
thereon. and the costs in this case, aud
which may be sold separately without
material injury TO the parties inter-
ested.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill.,, this 10Th
day of January, A. d. 1916.
JOSEPH L. HAAS,
Master in Chaneery, Rock Island coun-
ty, Ill.
SCHRIvER & sCHRIvER,
i Compliments Solicitork
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
Legal.
Masters Sale.

State of Illinois, Rock Island coun-
ty, IS: =
In the circuit court: in chancery:
Adam Finnegan and Marie Finne-
gan, by their next friend, Pauline Fin
negan, compliments, vs.. Daniel Fin
negan, ]. William Sadler, Mable Scott,
Arthur Sadler, Florence Jones and
Harry Coverman, defendants. Parti-
ton. General No. 7544:
Notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue of decree of said court, entered
in the above entitled cause, on the
14th day of January, A. D., 1915. /
shall, on Monday, the 7th day of Feb
ruary. A. D.. 1916, at the hour OF
1915 O'Clock in the forenoon, at the
east door CT the courthouse in the city
OF Rock Island, in said county oil
Rock Island, to comply with said de-
cree, sell at public auction to the
certain parcel of land situated in the
county of Rock Island and state OF
Illinois, known and described as fol-
lows towit:
The east half Oh of lot eight (S) in
block six CO. in Spencer & Cases ad-
dition to the city OF Rock Island; pro-
vided the bid shall be equal to at
least two-thirds of the value put upon
the same, as shown by the report OF
the commissioners heretofore appoint
ed by the court to make partition
thereof. Terms of sale: cash in hand.
Dated at Rock sland, ILL.,, this 18th
day of January, A. D., 1916.
JOSEPH L. HAAS,
Master in chancery, Rock Island
county, Ill.
McEniry and McEniry, complainant's
solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07

EDWARD L. EAGLE, complainant's
solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
Lodge Directory.
Masonic.

Masonic.
Masonic Temple, Eighteenth street and
Fifth avenue.
THE STATED MEETING OF TRIO
n Lodge No. 81, A. F. & A. NJ,
w will be held on the first Thurs
w day of each month, 1880 p. m.
Special for work on NJ. NJ. degree,
in Corinthian hall, on Thursday,
Feb 10, at / p. m. Refreshments at
$50 D. IN. Work continued through
the evening. Frank L. Patterson,
W M: W. P. Petit, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
Abstracts Of Title.

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ABSTRACTS of title prepared or con-
tinued 70 date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and &C
curate seETics at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract COM
pany; ]. ]. Ingram, president; W. j.
Sweeney. secretary, 209-212 Cent, al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
Gard Of Thanks.

WE desire to thank our friends ana
neighbors who so kindly assisted us
in our sad bereavement; also Kew
W. G. Oglevee for his consoling
words. and also for the beautiful
flowers. Mrs. c. E. Moore and chill
dren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
G.. A. 3.

aIJFORD POST, 243, G. A. R.. meets
regularly on the second and fourth
Saturday evenings of each mouth at
7:3o in Memorial Gall at the court
house. William Mitchell, command
er; W. A. Norris. ad1utaht
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07

FOR SALE-I.ots in South Heights
south of Aiken street between
Twelfth and Seventeenth streets,
- on easy terms; s25 down, balance in
five years. E. W. Robinson, H54
Richmond street. Phone Rock Is
land 466S-K.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07

FOR SALE-Lots in John G. Scheur-
mann's Sixth addition, from Fifth to
Seventh street and Fourteenth ave-
nue. to Eighteenth avenue; payments
S. down, IS per month. Inquire
1900 Sixth street. Phone Rock Is
land 1895
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
Il. s. W. v

sIBONEY BAY CAMP, NO. 8. .. s. W.
v. meets the first and third Thurs
DAVIS of each month at p. m. at
Memorial hall. R. F. McConochie,
commander; L. NJ. Titterington,
adjutant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
For Sale or Trade--Lands.

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Eighty acres
good level land. Will consider mod
ern house in Rock Island in eX-
change. Address Farm" care
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
Insurance.
Superfuous Hair.

SUPERFLUOUS hair, mcles, warts, on
face and arms, permanently removed
with electric needles. Address Miss
A. NJ. Kittredge, l, Argyle flats,
Brady -'reet, davenport. Phone sO4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07

FOR SALE-Cheap, if sold by Feb.
20, six-room house with summer
kitchen. 1926 Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07
For Sale-City Property.

FOR SALE-Six-room house, modern
throughout, phone R. l. 3625-k, after
6 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-07

FOR SALE-"Dairy Lane" farm, 120
acres, four miles west of Milan, one
half mile north of Wagner on Rock
Island Southern. Call James G.
Britton, 1900 Eleventh street Phone
1301-X