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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-17

Alice Z. Gallagher TO Board Of Edu-
cation ROCK Island lots I to s. A.
Swift subdivision Rock Island 3
Thomas Campbell 10 Board Of Edu-
ration Bock Island lot 20, CampbelI's
second addition, Rock Island 81
Willis and Anna Wood and f. n and
Marie Luudburg 10 Board Of Eduea
lion tract b wood e. Lundburg and
Campbell addition. Rock Island, 81
L1eia and John Susgenka to Odell
i-ambrechf, lot 10, block /, +. n. War
neE.s subdivision, East Moline, ST.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-17

Oregon
Marshal-Nrs Alpha Campbell
Washington
Assistant marshal Mrs. Clara 3
Cliff. North Dakota.
Inner sentinel-Mrs. Anna N Blass
Florida
Outer senunel-Mrs Nellie Moran
South Dakota
Faith-Mrs Josephine Stonesifer
Nebraska
Courage Mrs Charlotte Nyckor
Pennsylvania
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-17

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sas
UnseIhshnesss Mrs Minnie seHoJt
Ohio.
Endurance Mrs. Florence Harris.
Oklahoma
Friday
Regular order OF business
Friday evening.
Banquet Plans for same &c be an
n0uuced during sessions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-17
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-17
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POLITICAL BATTLE
salrjtad Contest 70 Mark Royal eiGh-
Dor supreme Camp Meeting
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n. HAD4 n. CARLSON = SAFE
NJ Opposition 80 Local Woman De-
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SATURDAY,

Regular order OF business.
AID 0uFumegt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29

The business conference idea ia
being kept strictly in the forefront of
the bureaus plans for their entertain
ment. the committee having chosen
the most important departments of
retail business for the conference AMI
engaged the ablest business men In
the country to discuss them Some
of the subjects OF the addresses to
be delivered are: The First Princi-
Piles in Merchandising How to
Figure Costs" interior Display and
Window Decoration" Making More
Money in Business" Selling Plans
That Win Bigger Profits" Science
OF Building a Retail business Big
Little Things in business" The
Troubles of Storekeeper, - Better
NJ e h d Through Organization"
Teaching the Clerks Service" and
Figuring the Selling Price" These
subjects will be handled by such
speakers as Professor A. F. Sheldon.
the Sheldon School OF Salesmanship
Chicago: F.. J. Cattetl, CITY statisti
clan Of Philadelphia: c. W. Miller.
head OF welfare department OF the
National Cash Register Co: J. c.
Walker. OF the Burroughs Adding
Machine Co; Miss Oracle Tryon. OF
the National Cash Register Co;
Thomas A Knapp. Of the Sheldon
School OF Salesmanshlp. Chicago
The address OF welcome will he de-
Iivered by Navor Ainslie and f. r,
Svdnor. of Richmond. Va, chairman
of the trade extension bureau. will
follow with an announcement OF
what Are We Here For Other
local speakers who have widespread
reputation and on the program are:
Norman II. Johnson and William y.
Clarke. lr,
Much is expected from j c.
Walkers two talks on How TO
Figure Cost" and Figuring the Sell
ing Price" and visitors at the con-
vention can look forward with conf
dence to deriving much benefit from
these talks. The other speakers $50
stand in the front rank in depart
ments of business In which they spe
cialize.
Luncheon. theater parties, auto
mobile sightseeing. and the usual
features of the business convention
are all down on the program. which
promises to be one of the most inter-
esting and beneficial affairs OF the
kind ever put on in the South.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
R|CHM0hO'S BETTER
ACQUAINTANCE WEEK
Three of Biggest Days I'm History OF
Southern Business Circles
Is Promised.

Unless all signs fail, Richmond's
Better Acquaintance Week" which
is scheduled for August IA, IS and
16. will far eclipse all similar occa-
sions OF the past.
A merchants business conference
is the big feature this year. thus de-
parting widely from past practice,
Richmonds jotbers. manufacturers
and bankers. realize that the small
merchants through the South stand
face to face with complete evolu-
ton OF business methods, and it is
only by the Introduction of up-to-date
systems and ideas In their businets
that they will be able to hold their
own with the march of progress
Considerable business literature has
been prepared by the trade extension
bureau under whose auspices better
acquaintance week Is held and this
IS being sent broadcast throughout
the South in order to interest the
merchants in coming to Richmond
August IA, Is and l6. Members Of
the bureau consist of the leading job
bers, manufacturers and banks Of
the city are all sending this literature
out with their mail and advertising
is being done in the newspapers In
sections from which IT Is desired to
attract visiting merchants. 1t ia con-
ftdentIy predicted that the attendance
of out-of-town merchants VIII be far
the largest in the history of the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
ESCAPED GERMAN
HELD IN NEW YORK

New York. July 2s.~-A German who
admitted he had been a lieutenant In
the Prussian army. a military aviator
in the present war and prisoner in
an allied intermnment camp, was ar.
rested in Brooklyn this afternoon b,
United states Marshal Power He wa,
found by the marshal without an alien
permit In the military zone of the
Thirteenth regiment armory. When
arrested the German was wearing the
uniform of the Boy Scout establish.
ment.
The prisoner gave the name of will
liam christensen and said he was
twenty-six years old. Following his
arrest he was sent to an internment
camp.
The German said that two years ago
he flew over Belgius in connection
with the movement of the German
military forces. He was shot down,
made prisoner, but subsequently es-
capped to America, He said he lived
with the family of lawyer In Brook
lyn, This lawyer was absent from
home today visiting three sons in
military training camps
The prisoner told the marshal he
had obtained employment as scout
master OF the Boy Scouts battalion of
prominent Brooklyn church When
inquiry was made at the church this
afternoon the pastor declared he did
not know the prisoner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
UNCERTAIN FEELING
RETAROS BUSINESS
Both Jobbers and Retailers Apparcnfs
Nv Inclined to ne Cautious and
Play Safe.

As adjustment of the different In
dustries of the country to war condi-s
lions goes on, the value becomes more
and more apparent of the experience
gained in providing for the needs %
the belligerents during the last Tires
years In that period occurred the
vast expansion of plants devoted to-
the making OF explosives and of all
other kinds OF munitions and arms
Besides these there has been ro-
markable amount of new facilities
provided for the systematic feeding
and clothing OF large bodies OF men
and for turning out medical ann sur
gical appliances and drugs In nnwont-
ed quantities Fortunately, too, the
call for most of these articles from
the allies had slackened before the
demand set in for dom nestle purposes.
Had it been deliberately planned from
the outset il ia doubtful II mor0
efficient condition OF preparedn0AS
could have been secured than Ia now
the case 1t in even better in one res
epect than 1t would have been In that
event because the efficiency and the
vastly increased capacity of produces
ton In various directions have Deem
paid for abundautly by foreign nass
lions. These are matters that should
not be lost sight of among the en-
couraging economic phases attending
this country's entrance in the ranks
of the belligereuts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
FARMERS GREAT USERS
OF MARMON CARS

There are few more striking illus
trattons Of the great usefulness NJ the
modern automobile than the scenes
in any small prosperous American
town almost any day OF the week.
said NJ n. stone. manager OF NJ. ID
Stone Motor Company, Inc. dealers
of the Marmon "a. The long. tedious
Journeys OF farmers a few years ago
when they wished to so TO the nearest
town for supplies have been almost
entirely done away with BY the owner
ship of automobiles, The trip TO
town that formerly required an entire
dav of the most tiresome kind OF
travelling now may be made late in
after a fun day of work has been
the afternoon or in the early evening
done.
Machines now line the streets OF
most of the smaller American towns
during the afternoons and evening
and inquiry will show that many of
these machines have driven in from
farms fifteen TO twenty five miles
away. a journey of approximately an
hour Not only does this mean an
added convenience for the farmer in
conducting his business. but 1t means
the conservation of many food sup
plies that formerly reached the mar
kets by such tedious JOURNEYS that
they could not always be supplied
when fresh and frequently had TO go
to waste
1T has become commonplace of
the last few years to say that the au-
tomobile is keeping many young men
on the farms, hut il seems not to be
realized how much living conditions
among farmers are being improved by
the motor car Autom ohiles make
possible TO them recreation and at
tendance at meetings and amusements
formerly recognized as advantages OBJ
tainahle only to people living In cities.
Like business and professional
men. farmers are placing great and
greater demands on motor cars, AS a
utility the automobile will continue to
grow In use because of the convenience
1t brings and because of the great
economy of time and labor II makes
possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
HERRORLESS' BANQUET
GIVEN s. A. l.. MEN

Al T.. Smith, passenger agent: L.
r. Goulder. freight agent, Joseph
Cox, freight accountant. of the Sea
board AIR Line RAILROAD company,
and II. NJ. Smith. of the Richmond
Transfer company, attended a ban
quet given at the Hotel Southland
Norfolk. at s O'Clock last evening.
The banquet was the result OF plan
instituted over a year ago by S. A. l..
agents of the Virginia division. III
which the agents were divided into
two competing sides. the contest being
which side would make the fewe.
errors in their reports submitted to
the comptroller.
The winner is announced once a
year b. the comptroller. whereupoh
the losing side gives banquet to
their opponents This year. the first
in which the plan has been In force.
took thirteen months to decide the
contest. neither side being guilty OF
a single error in the frst twlve
MONTH
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
THE SOUTH'S PROGRESS

(Special to The Richmond Eirgiaian.}
Baltimore, July 2s-Plans for estab-
fishing additional .sh!pyardst for man
ufactur{ug wood pulp and paper. for
extensive coal mining enterprises in
West Virginia, for large lumber manu- =
featuring plants, for manufacturing
knit goods. for producing turpentine
and kindred materials. goldmining de-
velopments in Texas and hosiery mills
at Burlington. n c.. are among the
Southern developmental enterprises of
the past week These numerous an
nouncsments are detailed In today
Manufacturers Record, the capitaliza-
tons named ranging up TO 100000
Some of the more interesting features
may be briefly summarized as follows:
Capital has been increased from sl25,-
coo to 100000 by the Old North
State Pulp and Paper Co. Wilmington.
n c.. which plans to build a paper
mill with daily capacity Of 400 tons.
Shipyards are planned at Baltimore
bv the Chesapeake Shipbuilding Co,
which Cleveland. Ohio. capitalists have
Incorporated with a capitalization of
81 100000.
Waterfront property for a shipbuild-
ing plant has been purchased by the
Fernandina Una Shipbuilding and
Drydock Co. which has been tncorpor-
ated with 81, 600. 600 capitalization,
Details have been determined for the
industrial city Developments planned
by the Port Wentworth Terminal Cor
poration. Port Wentworth, Ga, con-
trolled by New York capitalists, The
expenditure Will include s3s3o 900 for
dwellings, about $4,000 for water sup
ply. sss0oo for streets, $4,000 for sewer
system, etc.
Coal properties will be developed by
the Buffalo Thacker Coal Co. Hunting
ton. W Va. Incorporated with $3.50. 200
capital.
Lumber will be manufactured by the
Rock Creek Lumber Co, Trinity, Tex.
Incorporated with 100000 capital
Shipyards will be established by the
American Shipbuilding and Dock cor
poration. Beaufort. s. c.. incorporated
with $4,000 capital.
West Virginia coal Will be mined by
the J. NJ Macdonald Coal Mining Co.
Clarksburg w. Va. incorporated with
$500, 900 capital.
Coal viii be mined by the Brush
Creek Coal Co. Logan. w. Va. incor-
porated with s25o,0oo capital
West Virginia coal properties with
be developed by the Sterling Collierv
Co, sterling, w. va, incorporated Win
100000 capital
Cotton oil will be manufactured by
the Chillicothe Cotton OH Co. Chilli
Gothic. Tex. incorporated with 5000
capital.
Coal land will be developed by the
-Connellsville Coal and Coke
Co. Morgantown. w, Va. incorporated
with 100000 capital.
Oklahoma mines will be developed by
the F. & &. Mining Co, Oklahoma City
Incorporated with 100000 capital.
A knitting mill will be established
by the J. A. Latham company. Green's
boro n. c., which plans an investment
Of about 100000.
Texas timber will be cut by the 8. NJ
Toome & Sons Lumber Co. Hartburg
Tex. Incorporated with $4,000 capital.
Turpentine and other products will
he manufactured by the Southern Pro-
ducts Co, Louisville, KY. incorporated
with $4,000 capital
Mississippi timber viii be cut by
the Tewanta Lumber Co. Laurel. Miss.
incorporated with $4,000 capital.
Coal land will be developed by the
Elk Garden Big Vein Coal Ca Elk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29

Garden. w Va, incorporated with $780,
600 capital
Texas gold mines viii be developed
by NJ NJ Cooke, wichita Falls. Tex.
and associates. WHO are organizing a
$50 coo company
Coal lands will he developed by the
Serepi Coal Co. Morrantown. w. Va,
incorporated with $4,000 capital
Coal properties win be developed nv
the Garland Pocahontas Coal Co. Avon
dale. w Va. Incorporated with $4,000
capital.
West virginia coal land vii. he de-
veloped bv the Meadow Fork Fuel
Co. Oak HILL w. Va. Incorporated with
$50 600 capital
Hosiery will be manufactured by the
Gates Hosiery Co. Burlington. n. c..
Incorporated with 10000 capital
Coal mining will be undertaken by
the New Superior Coal and Coke Co.
Fairmont. W. Va. Incorporated with
$50 600 capital
Shpyards will be built at Pascasoula
Miss. by the Kelley Atkinson Construc.
tion Cos OF Chicago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Post "A" Items
T. ?. A.

Harvey HARDWOOD. secretary T. p.
A, must advertise the location OF his
headquarters. So many members are
visiting the press chairman in the
Richmond manufa cturers' exhibit
that II is being styled the branch T.
p. A. headquarters. The boys are
always welcome and II does them
good 10 visit the exhibit and learn
what goods are made In Richmond
y. p. Bacon. with the Richmond
Paper Co. called on us Saturday
Bacon and paper are both high
priced articles. yet Bacon says he
is selling lots OF paper to his Rich
mond trade. He expects 10 carry
home the valuable travelling bag
given TO some member attending the
July meeting Of Post A. Well, there
are others hoping to carry home the
bacon.
Hugh Powell is spending the week
end In the country with his family
Hugh wanted to stay over to the
meeting Saturday night and take his
chance on the travelling bag, but be-
ing great lover of his family as
well as of the country, he chose the
latter We trust Hugh will not get
loaded with chiggers while picking
lackberries.
Secretary HARDWOOD II recovering
from the July rush OF dues payments
He says collections have been good
yet few Of the bows have over
looked this duty to themselves and
their families and have only a few
days to put themselves In good stand
ing Come across with the small
semi-annual payment bows, YOU can't
tell when an automobile or some
! thing worse will hit YOU.
last week He is selling 10th stoves
all over Virginia and In foreign"
states The hot weather does not
stop Brooks selling stoves, because.
war or no war. hot or cold, people
have TO cook.
Brooks fixed up a fine card and
made a grand display of the travel
ing bag presented by the T. P. A. to
one OF the members attending the
meeting Saturday night We hope
every member OF Post A looked in
Crenshaw's show window during the
week
w b Cridlin has Just completed
a trip through the country. He SAYS
the country people are happy; with
good crops, high prices and politics
rfpenin~ fast and furious. there is
not a thing for the farmers to wish
for,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29

REDUCTION IN cost
| Travelling salesmen for the loca
wholesale and manufacturing estab
lishments OF this city report that mos
merchants are buying only In quaint.
ties TO meet their immediate needs
In dry goods. ready-to- wear goods
for women. clothing, shoes, hats, etc
quite n hit OF difficulty Is being ex.
perienced by the wholesalers In get.
ting goods from the manufacturers
A condition which has existed more
or less for the past two years and NJ
relief in sight yet.
Building and Developments.
There is. and has been for some
/ time. an extensive activity In the
erection Of new buildings In this sec
ton This is true az to Residential
as well as commercial and industrial
property. Several improvements new
store buildings and remode cling OF
present buildings are in course ot
construction in the heart of the re.
tail district on Broad street Many
new dwellings are being erected ir
all parts Of the city, particularly in
the West End and some Of the sub.
urhs. is this true. While there Is a
considerable amount OF improvements
among the industrial plants being
carried on. the most notable activity
of permanent nature along this line
~
wholesale houses. AS compared with
other cities and previous records
Richmond is well TO the forefront in
new buildings during the first six
months OF 1877.
Financial Houses Strong.
Probably mo more conclusive evil
dence can be presented OF the pros.
porous condition Of the Richmond
d4Str+e; than the remarkable sta-e-
ments, recently issued by local banks
= here IS not 9 financial institution In
lIh4s eci;y bat that has shown a bis
increase over previous years De-
posts of individuals as we'll az firms
has grown 10 vast proportions. each
month showing gain An indus
trial barometer that is unfailng in
It's indication OF prosperity Is tina: OF
the enormous payrolls being distrih-
uted among our citizenship each weel,
by the manufacturing plants Of the
city. large part OF this money find
ing its way TO the savings depart
ments OF the local blanks
General Conditions Good
The general resume Of business a,
thois time Is most encouraging A
stronger spirit of confidence in AL
business circles is being manifested
eaeh week and SO long as present
conditions exist Richmond need have
no cause TO fear depression Jus,
what effect the big army draft IL
going TO have on business is a matter
OF some conjecture. although there
seems To he feeling of optimism and
spirit To accept the final results with
good grace among all classes OF PEG.
pie. Many OF our best young men
VIII be called into the service. and
they will be sadly missed, IT is true,
but their places Will be filled with
out a great deal OF read just ment in
the operation of business and il is
not thought thai this will have any
direct effect on conditions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Advised to he Cautious.

There are still so many uncer-
taintiea ahead that 1t was nos surss
prising to find the leaders among the
lobbers of dress fabrics, who met her3
during the last week. advised TO be-
cautious These men came from Diff
ferent parts of the country and their
reports were, on the whole, of an OPP
tirnistic nature. Thus far business hA9
been good, and there are evidences Oh
a continuing buying impulse. But the,
prices asked for fabrics are on such
high levels that buyers are a little
loath to commit themselves too Tar
SO among the manufacturers theyns3
selves. The latter are willing to enter
into contracts for a limited period
and for limited quantities. They wish
to play safe. If yarns and other raw
materials are to cost more they wish
to be In a position to raise prices IL
on the other hand. there should be-
a drop they do not desire to be met
by a lot of cancellations on goods that
cost more to produce than buyers are
willing to pay for them. And there are
pretty fair indications that prices IN
general have gone up about as rar -
thev can and that any changes IN tnoH
future are likely to be in the natur0s
of reductions. Any general check IN
having is sure to hasten such result.
and prudent merchants are NOT Ge-i
sirous of being overstocked should an
event Of the kind occur It is quit
probable that there will, therefore. b.
a continuance. of the caution now pre-
yailing until a more definite trend to-
prtces is esta blished or the buying
desire OF the public is bettsr deter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29

Palzcr Dcrd. Killed BY Father.
Pelham. Mimi. July 2s,-Al Pal
ger. the pugilist. died today from
wounds received when he was shot
by his father while protecting his
mother.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
Goes to Norfolk.

Miss Nina Evelyn Randolph. OF
this city, has received an appoint
ment with the United States naval
reserve force, and will 70 to Nor
folk to report for duty Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-29
REVIEW OF BUSINESS
SHOWS CITY PROSPEROUS
Richmond Commercial Industrial Civic Life in Midst Of
Active Era of Prosperity Business Is Good"
Heard From ALI Sides.
BY f. Y. HILL.

careful and extensive investigation of conditions
they exist in the city of Richmond today shows concuvey
that this city and district experiencing unprecedented
of prosperity On hand evidences confidence
and signs of progress among all lines of life
dvldua we'll business houses apparently feeling
no undue excitement or hysera of the Bust
usual'' safely be supplemented in Richmond with
the expression Business Better Than USUAL diff
es OF have been experienced during the past
b business houses but this has largely been due
resulted outside local
men have successfully met all conditions in most satisfac
tory With strong feeling of confidence. which has
certainly grown and steady dusmen of business the
unusual conditions brought by the Richmond has
"weathered the storm in way which has made and
certain continuance of prosperity for long period of time