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Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13
Always Pays to Do
Ones Best
Br b. M w. cLENpENING. chie.po

where something of seeming importance being done it
Such thinking makes careless action and work of sort done
e bad habit Whoever forms such habits finds it not only
easy do poor work. but also that will be and difficult to
good child not school to write read
thousand learning later years. The
youth young who does just poor work in the shop he
she dars Injuries himself and herself than the employer injured
The who Sloppy work just because cheap job finds
only permitted to do the cheapest kind.
The employer deud himself into thinking that he money
by furnishing his employees poor equipment by refusing to buy much
needed equipment because the old god enough losing
will for the foreman grow indifferent greater
degree the irresponsible employees in their turn will
well done The result is of
course spoiled work. of customers brokendown efficiency debt and
disaster all Of the foolish hortghed policy of good
enough"
makes difference what the other fellow thinks does the
ton Of doing personal matter solely The real responsibility
lies with mans self.
the smallest things, the which
nconsequenta that lead nowhere and account far
Persistent dogged action in the right direction brings
skill that earning and increased
earning brings getting better and
better job Best of ALL right habit formed that helps keep his self
respect gives him good reputation who may be depended
do careful work and tends round out in true nannes
This after ALL of the highest Importance and should be ones chief
concern in everyday life
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13
Fruit LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
california Syrup Of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup Of
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love it's pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish, or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, motheri If coated, give a
teaspoonful of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the bow
els, and you have a well, playful child
again. When it's little system is full
of cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache,
diarrhoea, indigestion, colic--remem-
ber, good "inside cleaning" should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask at the store for 90
cent bottle of California Syrup Of
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13
Hopes Women Will
Adopt This Habit
As Well As Men
Glass Of hot water each morn
ing helps US look and feel
clean, sweet, fresh.

Happy, bright, alert-vigorous and
vivacious-a good clear skin; nat.i
ural, rosy complexion and freedom
from illness are assured only by clean,
healthy blood. If only every woman
and likewise every man could realize
the wonders Of drinking phosphated
hot water each morning, what a graf
flying change would take place.
Instead Of the thousands Of sickly,,
anaemic-looking men, women and
girls with pasty or muddy complex
ions; instead of the multitudes of
nerve wrecks" "rundowns," brain
fags" and pessimists we should se@ a
virile, optimistic throng OF rosy
checked people everywhere.
An inside bath is had by drinking,
each morning before breakfast, glass
Of real hot water with a teaspoonfal
of limestone phosphate In 1t to wash
from the stomach, liver, kidneys AMID
ten yards of bowels the previous dayis
indigestible waste, sour fermentationIa
and poisons, thus cleansing, sweetedp-
ing and freshening the entire alimerA
tary canal before putting more food
into the stomach.
Those subject to sick headache, bill !
iousness, nasty breath, rheumatismI
colds; and particularly those who,
have a pallid, sallow complexion and
who are constipated very often, are
urged to obtain quarter pound OF
limestone phosphate from any drug
gist or at the store which will cost
but trifle but is sufficient to demon
strate the quick and remarkable
change in both health and appearance
awaiting those who practice internal
sanitation. We must remember that
inside cleanliness is more important
than outside, because the skin does
not absorb impurities to contaminate
the blood, while the pores in the thir-
ty feet of bowels do.--Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13
Young Men Are
Found Too Slow
By Col. WILLIAM F. CODY. Cody, ,Wyo.

i'll effects from the long marches and the exposure
how brought up The open is the best prescription
gevt i have been through about any my age
fancy but l feel young l did when l thirty
Since went to the Big Horn basin Wyoming country
completely surrounded by mountains there has been
went there with pack an and have good railroads.
and it being settled rapidly Years told em how
grade road from Puget sound to the Gulf of Mexico They didn't believe
then but it's reality The railroads the pilots civilization
and it's just important and useful guide for railroad
army and / have been both
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13
Practical Value of
Musical Instruction
By JAMES A. BEATLEY. Boston. Mass.

beyond those members who take part it. of the school
who had thought that they possessed any musical ability through
listening to the orchestra have taken the playing of instruments
graduation and have acquired avoaon that has proved profitable
well delightful Not small number who have attended higher ins
utons of learning have paid their playing orchestra
hotels and restaurants of these professional
The mpan player the grand opera Boston, who has few equals
according to Conductor CONT graduated from the English high
school 1905 He took his first lesson that school from the top of
desk to show his worth drummer
pursued the subject further until his professional Boston
enabled him to decline offer for western trip $50 per week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13
Privilege of Living
In These Times
BY REV. DR.. A. J. LEPPERT. Chicago

world 1t not merely literary production but the power of God which
today bringing about mighty changes the days of old in Ppp
America has the mighty effects the influence of such
Washington and Lincoln With pride point to these great telling
youth and immigrants that it is worth something to be worthy of
the ideals of these statesmen
Our cities learn that they must be alert to real issues Suh funds
tempting bribery shall always mslead officials
Patriotic citizens in Europe face hostile must face
issues, matter how difficult
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13
Crooked Body Of
Water In Alaska
b. COL, W. P. RICHARDSON, Goysrnmsns
EhsihssE. WSIhinGioR. D. G.

whether the its from the word The Meander river
called the Mende flows with many wnding into the Aegean
Mletus.
The diaud river the one speak of in Alaska For than
hundred fifty miles it winds and and for than that
distance there current.
If could view from aeropane it would look like great
cleaning snake sleeping the There current the Idteaud
until reaches the Innoko, the latter tributary Of the Yukon
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13

In these days of voca-
tional training the question
arises, Is there any prac-
teal benefit in musical in
struction? Let us see: In
the first place, the school
orchestra extends its infu-
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13

This is Davie-the one on top of
the kennel-who guarded the White
House during the honeymoon absence
of President Wilson. He is San Aire-
dale and the property of Miss Helen
Woodrow Bones, cousin of the presi-
dent, and is highly valued as watch
dog. Holding Davies chain is Willis
Jackson. one of the White House mes
sengers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13

To live in these times of
tremendous changes is a
privilege for which st. Au-
gustine, Luther and Wesley
might envy us-not merely
good tidingS, but a divine
plan for the life of the
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13

There's a river in Alaska
that is the crookedest body
Of water, l think, l ever
saw. They used to say that
it was a question whether
the word meander came
from the river Meander, or
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13

Some of these young fel-
lows are too slow for me.
Pm used to going about in
a hurry. Just recently I
was in the saddle for more
than eight days and camped
out at night, but | felt no
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13
snnnla N Ynstnruaar..

mo, you're right--ther' alnt al
much OF it, an It don't lay as long
an what's more dang me. If it'a
even as white as 1t uster bel"--
Judge.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13

"oh, that's plenty good
enough" We all, no doubt,
have heard that expression
in the home, the school
room, the workshop; in fact,
where work of any sort is
being done. Especially
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13

A friend will always laugh at your
jokes, be they good OF bad, but there
is great deal in the way he does it.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13
Pure Fiction.

"There is no romance left in this
prosaic age" mo? Did you never
hear Simpkins tell how popular he is
with the ladies?"
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13

The Quinlne That Does Not Affect Fieadss
Because Of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-I
TIVE BROMO QUINIllE Is better than ordinary
quinine and can be taken by anyone. 2sc.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13

The regular army in Hawaii is to be
increased from 1900 to $4,000 in the
next two years.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-13

illustrates the
poisoned cloud rolling
right
awaiting moment advance their length
ening the nearly setting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-16
CARBON CLIFF

Mr.. and Mrs. William Gerhardt,
daughters Margaret and Gertrude.
spent Sunday at GeneseO with their
brother, Benjamin Snodgrass and fam
lily.
Mrs. ". Louder and daughter Nina
Rachel. of East Moline, visited few
DAYS with relatives here.
Mrs. Leonard Frank and daughter,
Dorthy Anna, of Reynolds. spent the
past week at the home of her father,
Louis Weitz and family
Mrs. Harry Frymeyer Is home from
a months visit with her uncle, Oscar
Peters at Dunlap. Iowa.
Mrs. Leroy Carey and son Lyle Wis
tied at Silvis and East Moline, Tues
day.
Mrs. Vernon Lauger Of Swedesburg,
Iowa. is visiting at the home OF her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fahlstrom.
Mrs Charles Roseman entertained
the ladies of the W. G.. T. L. Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Thompson have
returned home from Mercer. Mo,
where they were called by the death
Of Mr. Thompson's mother, Mrs. Lo-
yina Thompson.
The Misses Margaret Gerhardt and
Ella Milton went 10 Moline this week
to register for high school work there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Mitchell visited at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-16
WEEKLY REPORT ON
WHEAT SITUATION

Chicago. Sept. Highest prices
on wheat this season have given place
within the last week 10 quotations that
in some cases were more than lie a
bushel lower. Top figures due to the
government crop report confirming a
sensational decrease of the 1916 yield
in the spring crop states did not last
long in the face of suggestions that
Greece and SW eden would enter the
war and that the Argentine wheat sur
plus threatened to find an outlet in
the United States.
An unexpected decrease of the United
States visible supply late Monday slim
ulated exports and a temporary rally
ensued The attitude of Greece indi-
eating an improved prospect of the
opening Of the Dardanelles gave the
bears renewed advantage Tuesday
and so. too, dill reports of Bulgarian
defeats. Primary elections made We'd
nesday a blank in the wheat pit
Thursday a price smash of &c a bushel
was recorded The wheat market on
Friday failed 30 develop much strength.
The course of grain and provisions
showed no great changes in price dur
ing the last seven days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-16
Fair a Success.

Another of the country-widc ia
nous Mercer county fairs came to a
successful close last evening Thurs
days crowd was a record breaker,
there being over $4,000 paid admis-
sions Yesterday. however. the at
tendance fell a little below the usual
Fridays attendance. because of the
very chilly weather. The fact that
an admission price of 40 cents instead
of 80 was charged this year. the fnan-
Cial returns to the fair association
were not lowered because Of the disa-
greeahly cold weather. Last evening
the tearing down process began at the
grounds. the tearing away and haul
ing off of stands and exhibits begin
ming at a lively clip at that time. To-
day the grounds probably will he
cleared of all concessions, as is the
usual occurrence
The races Yesterday were fully as
fascinating as they were on Thursday.
some excellent speed contests being
witnessed by the thousands OF people
who braved the cold northwest wind
The first event of the racing card was
the finishing heat Of the gents drive,
held over from Thursday. Don Can
amOre, owned and driven by DR.. ". W.
WarnOck of this city. won the last
heat and race. Modesty l.. owned by
Frank Filler of Alexis. took second
money. with Cheyenne, Milton Harris
of SeatOn, owner, finishing in third
place. OF the races yesterday, the
free-fOr-all pace for a purse Of $500
was most interesting Of the entire
card. Don Densmore. the much talked
of 2:0215 PAGER. owned by J. l.. Buck
ley of Davenport, was here. true to re-
ports. and won the race hands down
Don took three straight heats in easy
fashion.
Race No. I-2:19 Pace-Purse $500.
John Archibald, Jim Smith,
Swift Foot, Charles Tucker.
Menuel, Samuel Harris.
Plymouth, Ill. ...-......4
Mag Earl. c. p. Johnson.
Agt., WapellO, Iowa .....2 /
Time-2:1812: 2:1912: 21714;2;
Race No. 3-Free-fOr-AII Pace
Purse $3.50.
Don DensmOre. j. l.. Buckley,
Davenport -...........-..--1 !
Society Leader j W. Smith,
Canton, Ill. ...............3 )
Lawyer Swift, c. W. Hunts
berry. Winfield, Iowa ......-5 > +
Buck Muscovite, Charles Han
son. GdleSDurS, III. -.------- =
Time-2:0934 Pill; 2:1G34
Race No. 2-2:20 TrOt-Purse $500.
Big Game. Al Stevens, Crown
Point. Ind. ..................3 , >
Kermit, Charles Hanson, Gales
~, Ill. ..................l !
Einnob. Floyd Gerard, Toulon 4
Lyle Fifer. H. F. Mier, AIedo 3
Time-2:1714 2:18; 2:19A
Race No. -COnsoIatiOn-Purse $500.
Lady Maude T. Charles Tuck
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-16
PAIR bound over
ON CRAVE CHARGE
Held Under $1,000 Bonds for Holding
Up Robert Lacey of Reynolds
Him Into An Alley.
GET FIFTY CENTS AND RINGS
Secure Small Haul I'm Crime-POlice
Have Hard Time Locating Part of
Loot of Thieves.

On complaint of Robert Lacey OF
Reynolds, who has been staying at
Schnert's roOming house. Firve avenue
and Twentieth street, for the past few
days. Frank WOrley and Pat Berry
were arrested last night by Officer
Berry
On his way to the roOming house
last night Lacey was stopped. he
claims. by the two men and after talk
ing awhile they seized him, dragged
him into an alley and robbed him of
two rings and 30 cents--aH he had on
him at the time. When the pair was
taken TO the station the rings could not
be found. A search of the patrol
wagon revealed one down under the
leather cushion of the seat. The ether
was found on the ground near the spot
where the arrest was made.
When taken before the police magis-
trate both men were bound over to the
grand jury under 81 900 bonds each on
the charge of robbery.
AhmOtt Is Fined.
Hassen AhmOtt a Turk, who was ar
rested on d statutory charge and his
hearing continued yesterday for three
days, was given his freedom this morn
ing on payment of 81 fine and costs
on the charge of disturbing the peace
/ liz ObilL iiludlltt VI the case " dS uldue
at request of the defense in order that
a lawyer Coud be brought from Chi
cago to defend Ahmott.
Mrs. Mckay. the complainant, having
thought the matter over during the
night. decided to settle the affair the
easiest way and today she and her has
band appeared at police headquarters.
They asked to withdraw the former
charge and prefer the lighter one.
This was done and Ahmott plead
guilty and the fine was assessed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-16
AGED RESIDENT
CALLED SUDDENLY
william ROehl. 1908 Seventh Avenue,
Stricken at Twenty sixth Street
and Fifth Avenue.
OUT FOR A MORNING STROLL
End Comes From InfirmitieS of Age
and Complications Veteran En-
plOye of r. /. Lumber Go.

William S ROehl. so years of age,
who resided at 2703 Seventh avenue,
died suddenly at the corner of Twenty
sixth street and Fifth avenue at 11:15
this morning He left home several
hours previous, stating that he was
going out for his usual morning walk.
He started for Davenport, but feeling
badly, turned about to return home.
When he reached Twenty-siXth street
he suddenly collapsed Mr. Roehl was
dead when a physician reached him.
Coroner r. c. J. Meyer was sum-
moned and the remains were removed
to the home. Mr. Roehl apparently
succumbed to in1rmities of age and
complications. Before he reached
Twenty sixth street he spoke to an
acquaintance, telling him he was not
feeling we'll. Some years ago he was
injured in an accident while at work.
and had not been in the best of
health since
Coroner Meyer stated this afternoon
that he would not hold an inquest, as
it was a clear case of death due to
natural causes
Native of Germany.
Mr. RoehI was well known among
the older citizens of Rock Island. He
was born in Germany in 1886 About
so years ago he emigrated TO America
settling in Davenport. Twenty
years ago in that city he was united
in marriage to Miss Jennie Desher
The same year the couple moved to
Rock Island and he had lived here
since. For a great number of years
/ Mr.. Roehl was employed in the yards
of the Rock Island Lumber company,
being forced to retire from active
work several years ago through an
accident.
Besides his wife he leaves three
children, Misses Alma and Alvina at
home. and Arthur Roehl, who is EN-
plOyed on a farm near Durant, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-16
JUDGE RAMSAY is
TO PRESIDE HERE
September Term of Circuit Court
Opens Monday Afternoon With
Morrison Jurist on Bench.
HEAVY DOCKET Is ARRANGED
Grand Jury viii Report and Tuesday
and Wednesday VIII Be Devoted
to Naturalization Matters.

The September term of circuit court
will open Monday afternoon at 2
0 clock with judge F. D. Ramsay, Nor
risOn, on the bench. Judge W. I.
Church is presiding in Mercer county
and will be unable to take up the work
here for several weeks.
The approaching term promises to
be an unusually busy one. One of the
most important matters to be disposed
OF will be the Jail injunction case,
which is now pending before Master
in-Chancery J. l.. Haas. This action
was brought by Bishop Dunno against
the county of Rock Island, seeking to
restrain the erection of the county Jail
on the court house square. The find
ings OF the master are to be reported
to Judge Ramsay at this term.
Grand Jury Reports.
Members of the grand jury are to re-
port Monday afternoon at , as follows:
Cordova Ralph Cooper.
Coe-Joseph l. Wreath.
Canoe Creek-Clive TrOwbridge.
Zuma-LesIie Hanna.
Port Byron-F. +. Allen.
Hampton-Peter Wildermuth.
South MOline-J. NJ. Pershing.
Moline-F'. b. Walker, II. j. Gran
dali, Emery Mowry.
Rock Island-E. c. Berry. Frank Mil
Ter. H. A. ]. Mcdonald, d. Hohenboken,
South Rock Island-J. +. Farrar, ST..
Black Hawk-John A. Campbell.
Coal Valley-Fred Baraks.
Rural-Ben Bollman.
BowIing-F'rank Compton.
gington-GeOrge Schriver.
Andalusia-G. p. Herbert.
RuffaIo William Kelly.
Drury-Paul Nussbaum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-16
BARSACENT FROM
DELIVERING BEER
Judge House, i'm Ruling Made at Nus
catine, Interprets Recent Enact
ment of Iowa Assembly.
LAWYERS DIVIDED OVER CASE
County Attorney Maintains That EX-
pressmen May Continue Hauling
Goods to Purchasers.
Especial to The Argus.)

Muscatine, Iowa, Sept. 16.-That it
is Illegal for an agent of a brewing
company to make delivery of goods or
dered through him was the decision
handed down by Judge House in the
case of State of Iowa VS. August Keep
ping today in the district court. The
act was held to be in violation of a new
statute enacted by the last general as
Sembly. The court ordered that an in
junction issue against the defendant
who was one of a number arrested in
the recent cleanup, restraining him
from soliciting orders as we'll as de
livering the goods.
The ruling of tn court was one
which was widely debated in court cir
cles today Some were disposed to &C
cept the ruling as a bar against deliv-
cry of liquor by an eXpressman for
hire. County Attorney Stafford stated
this afternoon that he did not believe
that the ruling of the court would
have that effect. He does specifically
prohibit the delivery of intoxicants by
any one soliciting liquor orders, how
ever.
Coming in the immediate wake of
the Muscatine Law Enforcement
leagues first victory in the court in
the crusade against near beer" sa-
looms as the result OF Alex SCnenkel )
plea of guilty to a Bookkeeping charge.
Samuel Freedman of Ottumwa, owner
of the many soft drink" emporiums
throughout Iowa, yesterday closed the
establishment in East Second street.
He turned the key in the door late in
the afternoon and announced that the
place would not be reopened
Long Source of Trouble.
Schenkel had been engaged as bar
tender at the place since it opened and
was arrested as result of a state
chemists analysis WHICH showed S-7l
per cent alcohol in a beverage which
he bought. In announcing his decis-
ion to suspend business at the place
known as the Iowa Buffet, Freedman,
who has been in MusCatine since the
crusade against his places was begun
announced that the Second street place
had been a source of trouble to him
ever since it had been opened and that
he had decided to suspend business
there entirely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-16
YOUNG is WINNER
OVER SAMUELS0N
rGck Island County Man Defeats
Shcrrard Resident by Margin of
~ i'm This District.
uA>CoCh UrSGTs FIRST DOPE
Unexpected Majority of $50 In That
County Gives Supervisor &. q. 7.
Nomination for State Board.

Revised returns from Hancock Coun-
~ show that by the narrow margin Of
70 votes supervisor Fred " Young Of
This city won the republican nomina-
zion for member of the state board of
equalization from the Fourteenth con
gressiOnaT district. over {. s Samuel
Ron. Sherrard. Compete official fig
ures for the siX counties in the district
give Young 1851. Samuelson. 1924
Yesterday 1t looked as though Sam
nelson was A sure winner. but late in
Tie afternoon, official figures from
Hancock county gave Young an unex-
recred majority of $50 which was suffi-
Cient 10 offset the lead which the Mer-
Ger county man had up to that time
Mir Young carried Rock Island coun-
~ by col. Henderson by 90 and Han
cock by $50. while Samuelson carried
Mercer by ass. Warren by "a and Nc
DOnouEl ny "A
a. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-16

Davenport Monday with Mr.. and Mrs.
David Underhill.
Mrs. A. c. Louder and sons Clyde
and Dudley Of East Moline spent
Thursday with her sister, Mrs. Alfred
Wendell.
The ladies of the Methodist church
gave a 10-cent tea at Hennegan's hail
Tuesday afternoon. 1t was well at
tended and delightful lunch was sold
to the amount of s..
Mrs. Steve Milton visited on Thurs
day with her daughters, Mrs. Fred
Kendall and Mrs. Steve Adams at
East Moline.
Mrs. Earnest Ebberson and family
have returned from a visit in Iowa.
The Epworth league of the NJ. f..
church gave an ice cream, cake. coffee
and sandwiches sociable at Henne-
gans hall Friday. A good time was
reported and a neat sum was realized.
Miss Henrietta Ashdown, a high
school teacher, visited with home folks
at Port Byron.