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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
BRIEF INFORMATION

Homing pigeons can travel 20 miles
an hour.
The skeleton is one inch shorter
than the measurement of the living
person.
Louis XVI drank the first cup of cot.
fee made in France. It was then
worth 500 a pound.
To protect -lsing motorcycIists from
injury there has been invented a suit
Of pneumatic armor. covered with rub
Der tubes into which air can be
pumped.
A Kentucky man has invented an
electric fan to be mounted under an
umbrella to circulate air, SO designed
thai It can be folded as the umbrella
Is closed.
After ten years experimenting a
Liverpool man has perfected a prod.
uct from seaweed for the manufacture
Of noninfiammable motion picture
films and paper claimed to be water.
flame and germ proof.
The intoxicant mescal, made famous
through its use by the Mexican Aztecs.
has been proved not a mushroom as
was so long believed. The plant which
southwestern Indians have chewed SO
extensively is a species of narcotic
cactus.
Millions OF dollars worth Of pre-
cious metals will be weighed on the
fine scales of the New Orleans mint.
There are two sets OF scales now In
use there, the larger weighs anything
from one thousandth of an ounce 10
500 pounds The second scale, with
its agate bearings. win weigh accu.
rately q human hair.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Domestic Drama.

Where are the papers?" he de-
manded.
She looked him fearlessly il the
eye. 81 have hidden Them" she said
calmly.
Woman! You dare to defy me-?
Produce those papers instantly, or,
/"
That will do, Henry. Sit down and
eat your breakfast, and I'll give you.
the morning papers after you are.
through. I'm tired of seeing you so
absorbed in the war news in the MORN
ing that you haven't time to say a
word to me or the children"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Jan. Z, 1915.

French made progress in direc,
ton of Aitkirch.
Germans in the east hampered
BY mud.
Turks occupied Urumiah.
Report made by French commits
sion charging Germans with habi.
tual "pillage, outrage, burning and
murder"
United States refused to iEvesti.
gate Germary's charge that Brit
ish used dumdum bullets.
French government sent thanks
for work of Lafayette fund.
President Poincare of France
signed decree prohibiting sale and
transportation of ahsinthe and sim.
liar liquors.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
W. N. u, ST. LOUIS, NO. 2-191e.
Harm Done by Hertzian Waves.

ioAbb bHS Wy tlClI<ldn WAVES
Ever since the extensive commercial
employment of wireless telegraph,
there have been many who believe
that the powerful Hertzian waves Sc
riously affect organic life. In fact,
some have wen suggested that laws
or regulations should be enacted to
protect organic life against wireless
waves. With a view to determining
the extent and nature of the radio
waves influence on organic life and
climate, DR.. G. Abel-Musgrave recent
ly asked several questions on the sub
ject to be answered by a number of
prominent German scientists. The
summary of their answers was that
wireless waves have no influence on
organic life, nor do they alter climatic
conditions, although it is true that
certain electrical stresses are capable
of accelerating ~rainfalls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Jan. 5. 1915.

Germans began moving big guns
from Ostend.
French forces made advance to.
ward Cernay.
Russians defeated Austrians in
uzsok Pass and prepared for in
vasion of Pennsylvania.
Germans renewed activities
along the Vistula.
Pope obtained release of French
Catholic missionaries held in Syria,
Belgian food ship sent by state
of Kansas sailed.
Germany agreed not to hinder
sending of food to BeIaians by
America.
Russians crushed Turks at Arda
han and Sarikamysh.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Jan. 3, 1915.

eoh. p iSlos
French completed capture Of
steinbaeh and gained near Reims
and ST. Mihiei. but were ~repulsed
near Ste. M~enehouId.
Floods hindered the fighting in
Flanders.
Germans captured 5ollmow
from Russians, but their advances
on kIelce and between the Bzura
and Rawka rivers failed.
Russians took thousands of Aus
trian prisoners and swept through
Bukowina.
Germans rushed to defense Of
Cracow.
Client taxed bachelors to meet
German demands for money.
Day of i~ntercession and prayer
throughout British empire.
Second Australian expeditionary
force sailed for England.
Shipload of food for AIbanians
left United States.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

Missouri, outside Of metropolitan
cities. has given s250,0OO toward the
men and millions movement, it was
unofficialiy stated recently at a meet
ing in st. Louis of leading %churchmen
of the Disciples Of Christ. 1t was also
announced that one Missourian gave
$4,000. No clew to his identity was
given, but he is believed to live in Kan
a City.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Gross SANDER,

Lawyer-Did he call you a liar, in
as many words?
Client-Well, he said l reminded him
of a wal expert.
Lawyer-Quite sufficient, my dear
sir-you ought to secure very heavy
damages.-Passing Show.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Jan. 4, 1915.

Russians occupied Suczawa and
again threatened Cracow.
Turks ravaged Persian territory.
British ships sheIled Dar-es-
SaIaam, German East Africa.
French aviators dropped bombs
near Brussels.
Germans put Young Turks under
oath to support existing regime.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Jan. 6, 1915.

French made further progress at
St. MihieI.
Germans bombarded Furnes and
compelled Belgians to move head.
quarters.
New Russian army prepared to
combat Germans at MIaWa.
Germans and Austrians checked
Russian advance against cracow.
Turkish cruiser Goehen damaged
by mines.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
COVETED az ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair. If yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re.
store 1t to its former beauty and LUIS.
ter by using La Creole Hair Dress
ing. Price $1.00.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Purely a Defensive Measure.

Vy - UTVuJUTNF
Hear how old Wogram got even
with the war?'
mo. How'd he do it?"
well, when the war cut off the dye
stuffs Wogram cut off his whiskers."-
Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
MaYhA So.

: Il wonder why the girls insist on
wearing those furs that cover up their
faces"
Perhaps it's to hide their bushes
for the short skirts they're wearing"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Jan. 8, 1e1s.

Jan. o, 1915s
Allies gained north of S~oissons,
near Reims and In AIsace.
Germans attacked Russian lines
near Bolimow, their riflemen using
steel shields.
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium
placed under restraint by Germans
because of pastoral.
Germany accused republic of San
Marine of encouraging espionage
by it's wireless station.
Roumania began modifying $780,.
600 men.
CALIFORNIA; Belgian relief ship
started.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Jan. 9, 1915.

Germans renewed offensive
against Russians from direction of
Mlawa.
Severe fighting on the Rawka
and In the north.
Turks hurriedly building railway
lines across Sinai peninsula.
Germans retook Steinbach and
Burnhaupt.
French captured Perthes and
gained near Soupir.
Russians entered Pennsylvania.
French won victory In the Kane.
run, Africa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Painless Method.

DeAuber-I wonder why the art
committee failed to hang my picture?
Criticus-Perhaps they thought it
would be less painful to electrocute it.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

Saying the right thing at the right
time is equivalent to keeping your
mouth shut when you have nothing to
say.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a Gen,
eral Tonic because it contains the we'll
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives out
Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System. so cents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

A muscle from a frogs leg is util-
lied by a French inventor to receive
and record wireless signals.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

More than half the newspapers pub
lished in the world are printed in the
English language.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
soAP rs STRONGLY Al INE

SOAP Is STRONGLY ALKALINE
and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
ing with La Creole Hair Dressing,
and darken, in the natural way, those
ugly, grizzly hairs. Price. $1.00.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
TWO sfYles.

i believe in the mailed fist"
And ] in the pacifist. -Baltimor
Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

More than 1890 persons have ap-
piled to join the latest British polar
expedition.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
pivertIna the Funds.

Jacks father sent him money to
hire a tutor"
"Well?"
He hired a chauffeur-said that
was the kind of tooter he needed"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

DISCHdTYeu.
whats the new office boys name?'
Gum"
Fire him"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06
Piles Cured IN 8 to IL DAYS

FMCS GuFcu III o 10 IL DAYS
Druggists refund money il PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrud-
Eng Piles, First application gives relief. soc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

Love and coins can be tested by the
ring.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

Even gods sometimes do i'll.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

Acting on orders from the depart
ment at Washington, John H. Bowen,
register of the government land Office
at Springfield, added to the public do
main a 40-acre tract of land in Wash
ington county. This is the only tract
in Washington county subject to en-
try, as all government land there was
entered many years ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

Charles Wells, a farmer, was fatal
ly injured the other day when a port
able wood saw collapsed near West
Plains. The machinery few in every
direction, and Wells was struck by
the saw itself.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

Charles w. Smith of Mitchell, ILL.,,
widely known horseman, was killed
and George Link, also of Mitchell, was
injured probably fatally when an inter-
urban car struck their buggy ten miles
north of st. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-06

Emmett Thomas, IS years old, is
minus the thumb and two fingers of
his left hand as a result of participat-
ing in a charivari party at Monet.
Thomas brought a rusty musket to
add to TIE noise of the celebration and
rammed about eight inches of powder
down the barrel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

confessed Fern. I'D have been so
scared to death that by this time I'd be
sending out afternoon tea invitations
on his business stationery"
"You spiritless wretch" chided
Molly.
at might not be 50 bad, after ALL"
returned Fern. persisting. now that
she had started, in revealing the en-.
tire depth of her depravity. Il sup
pose l ought to be ashamed to &C.
knowledge it, but like Sledge"
You may pack up your things and
60 home" laughed Molly, not really
blaming her for the sentiment, how.
ever. you're positively hopeless,
Fern"
''All right" insisted Fern. II don't
think there'd be any more fun than
tanning and managing big brute like
him"
Throw her out" begged Bert. "She's
dangerousT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

claims above yours" Bert hedged, his
impotence, however. only slightly
modified. The fundamental fact Is
that we must gain time"
Il don't see how unless Molly mar
ries Sledge," suggested her father, with
laugh
Molly started to laugh also. but found
Bert looking at her speculatively.
"She doesn't need 60 that far" he
unused
Molly looked at him In sharp incredu
lily for a moment; then, without a
word, she turned to leave the room.
Where are you going?' asked her
father.
ITO see sledge," she responded. II
think you told me that he is always at
the bank between II and II in the
morning"
Molly" commanded Bert sharply,
recalled to his senses by her bearing.
"you mustn't see him. forbid it."
II am taking your advice. but re-
fuse to take your ORDERS" she calmly
informed him, surprised to find In her
self an inclination to giggle over her
use Of that splendidly ringing remark.
Molly will shield you from all harm"
she added. and she was snickering
when she rejoined Fern.
whats the joke?" asked that young
lady. I've been dying all morning to
hear somebody giggle."
You're to chaperon me while l go
over and make love TO Sledge," Molly
gayly Informed her
You're not really" protested Fern.
Il am really" retorted Molly, her
eyes flashing trifle more than mere
Jest would seem to warrant Il must.
Fern. | plunged both father and Bert
into this trouble, and Bert seems to
think it's up to yours truly Molly to
fool Sledge along until they have time
to get out Of it. Besides that, it's a
sort of game between Sledge and my
self, and I'm not going to have that big
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
ORION

Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Edwards are
visiting in Galesburg.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Sam
uelson, Wednesday, daughter.
Ed Wright of Frankfort, S. D., is
visiting at the home of Rush Wright.
Miss Ethel Andereck departed We'd
nesday for few weeks stay at Hull,
Ill.
Mrs. P. W. South and son Elijah
left Wednesday for Chicago to attend
the auto show.
The NJ. w. A. held their installa-
Thursday. The following officers were
installed: Veneral council. A. R. Lun-
din; Worthy advisor, Bert Sayre;
Clerk, H. V. Conover; Banker, DR.. J.
E. Magnuson; Escort, Harry Neeld;
Waterman, George Richardson; Sen
try, Thomas Washburn3 Manager.
Fred Hofflund, G. H. Wayne,tnd DR.. J.
E. Magnuson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
Continued Next Wednesday,.
YUMA

Mrs. Theodore Frels returned from
Moline Friday evening having been
called there by the illness of her sis
ter, Mrs. Bowers, who recently re-
turned home from Florida.
The Hustlers' class and the Build
ers' class of Yuma NJ. E. church were
entertained at the home of Mrs. George
Wainwright Friday evening. Games
and other amusements were engaged
in and very enjoyable time was
spent A fine lunch was served.
Rock river is out of its banks and
the road leading by the fair grounds
to Joslin is impossible.
Jean Dunbar, who has been ser
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

iously i'll with typhoid fever is i'm
proving.
Frank Wake was i'll with the grippe
last week but is much better.
Miss Alice Brown, 15-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Brown
who is at St. Anthony's hospital hav-
ing undergone an operation for ap-
pendicitis continues quite i'll.
Andrew Frels returned home Fri
day from Florida where he has been
the past three months, having gone
there by auto with his uncle, Mr.
Bowers, of Moline. Mr. Bowers. who
has been very ill. is improving in
health and will not return until warm
weather
Henry Knockemus, VIII has been
i'll with the grippe and lung trouble
is improving.
Edna P Mumma is spending a few
days with Mrs. George Armil of DAY.
export and with relatives in Moline.
Frank Wainwright was a business
caller at Joslin, Monday.
| Jud Wainwright was a business
caller at the home of D. W. Mumma
! Tuesday.
Directors Of Rock Island County
Fair association held their first meet
ing at Joslin Saturday afternoon and
appointed the following committees
and superintendent: Horses, Edgar
Walthers; cattle, j. E. Wainwright;
swine, Arthur Genung; sheep and
goats, Boyd McMichael farm pro-
ducts, John Calsen; poultry, Henry
Fender; pantry, Mrs. Boyd McMich-
ael; fresh and canned fruit. Mrs Ed
Wainwright; flowers, Mrs. Clyde
Wake; fine art, Mrs Blanch Bland
T, ing; fancy work, Miss Laura Moody:
diversion for children, Mrs. Goldie
Walthers; committee to revise fair
book, Homer A. Daily, ]. E. VAIN
wright, H. H. Palmer; speed commit
tee, Ed Wainwright, Boyd McMichael,
Henry ,Weidman; committee to select
judges, W. H. Moody, Boyd McMichael,
H. H. Palmer; committee on special
train for Thursday, ]. E. Donahoe,
Moline, Floyd E. Sherman, Rock Is
land. 1t was also decided to arrange
to hold the fair four days, Aug. 20,
80, 81, Sept. l. providing it does not
conflict with other fairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
CHAPTER XIII.
WHAT tn Ntll,
MoIIy's Anxiety Well Founded.


ar OLLY's anxiety was by no
" means feigned, for the next
H morning at 10 o'clock, she
called up her father at his Of
fee and asked him If he had received
an answer to his telegram. In rather
a worried tone he replied that he had
not, but that he would let her know
as soon as he had done so.
She wandered about the house, quite
i'll at ease; then. unable to content her
self, suggested to Fern that they make
ready for drive. When they were
ready she hesitated a moment or two
in front of the telephone, but conquered
that temptation. Instead, she made
their first stop at her fathers Office.
and, with a curious degree of consider
alton, waited In the little red reception
room to be announced. She was told
to come right in, and found Bert with
her father.
Marley silently handed her tele-
gram. 1t read:
Our Mr.. Goldman will see you in two
weeks from today.
Two weeks she worried. Cant
you possibly hurry them up?"
Marley handed her another telegram:
Impossible to arrange earlier date.
Hunts resignation was In my mail
this morning" stated Marley, with
forced quietness. He has taken a
position as secretary with Sledge's
company. and 1 suppose half my office
force will follow him"
Two weeks" speculated Bert, then
he added impatiently: "Confound it,
Marley! I'm in a pretty pickle il we
can't clear our skirts of this thing.
l borrowed the money to buy up Mood
sons stock from some friends of mine,
and on my unsupported note. To lose
| would mean the absolute end of my
social standing. here or anywhere
We'll see that you get yours first,
offered Marley. whose respect for his
son-in-law to be was only superficial.
Il didn't mean to urge my personal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29

curtains. He walked slowly toward
it, his habitually cold gray eyes bright
ening, and as he stood before 1t he
thrust his hands deep in his pockets
and positively laughed aloud.
That's our newest ladies' car" ex-
planned the salesman, following him.
THE women are crazy about them.
Self starting, electric lights inside,
shopping flaps everywhere. adjustable
satin seat coverings and all the latest
boudoir Improvements"
Sledge scarcely heard him. He was
still laughing. Nothing he had ever
seen had struck him SO humorously as
the "cuteness" of this car
Its swell!' he chuckled. Got a
red one?'
No. they're only made In black"
the salesman told him. THE color eff
fects are obtained by the cushion COW
erings and silk curtains
Put red ones in this. Got another
one?"
There's one just being set up in the
shop" stated the overjoyed salesman.
| Its an order"
Make that one blue
DO you want them this afternoon
asked the clerk. figuring that it was
worth while to put off the other Gus
! TONER
"Sure." said Sledge. Right away"
"I'll get busy Immediately" promised
the salesman, delirious with happiness
Where do they go?"
molly Marley gets the red one. The
blue ones for her friend Fern. Nix on
who sent en-
They'll want to know" the sales.
man insisted.
cav, tell 'em Frank Marley"
Just across the street was the largest
jewelry shop in town. and the display
in its windows gave him an idea. He
strobe In, asked for the proprietor and
got him.
Il want a rock that weighs about s
pound" he stated.
"a diamond? Yes, Mr.. Sledge. Some
thing for an emblem?"
"Naw. Lady's ring-solitaire."
I'VE have some beauties" Dragged
the ieweler, Immediately aglow will
enthusiasm. Here is a nice littl,
three carat stone which is f1awless ant
perfectly cut"
is this the best you got:" inquired
Sledge, looking into the case.
We have some larger ones unset
but they are not usually mounted il
ladies' rings responded the jeweler
struggling between his artistic con
science and his commercialism.
Lets see EN-
Reverently the ieweler produced from
his safe covered and locked tray, II
which on white velvet reposed dozer
sparkling white stones.
Sledge poked a stuffy forefinger a
the largest one.
rs this one right" he wanted t.
know.
ITS very good stone" the jewelel
told him.
THE next one to it, however, though
trife smaller, is Of much finer quail
ity. In fact, We have not one in thu
shop of any size which consider 81
perfect as this one It's worth $50(
more than the large one"
"That'H do" Sledge decided. Put !
in ring"
Every WELL" agreed the jeweler, try
ing to be nonchalant as he consulted ;
slip of paper in the edge Of the tray
This one weighs six and three-eighth
carats. plus sixteenth, Mr.. Sledge
Have you the size Of the ring?"
"Naww he returned in disgust at hi
own thoughtlessness. "I'll take |
loose" And he slipped the stone in hi
waistcoat pocket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-29
Legal.
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice of Final Settlement,
Estate of John G. Jemeland, deceas-
ed.
Public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, Robert W. Rank, has
this day filed his final report and set
Element as such in the probate court
of Rock Island county, and hearing on
said report has been set for Feb. IT,
1916, at 10 o'clock a. m, at which time
persons interested may appear and
make objections thereto, and if no OBJ
jections are filed, said report will be
approved at that time, and the under
signed will ask for an order of distri-
button, and will also ask to be dis
charged.
Rock Island, Illinois, Jan. 81, 1916.
ROBERT W. RANK,
Administrator.
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