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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03

Man-prosaic man-calls my operators ''Vertebrae"
but still only chain of bones that make up the
spinal column.
And yet they work day and night for him.
They never sleep--they never rest
Their faithful vigil continues through the long watches
of the night
No matter when the call comes. my operators are at
the board ready to make the desired connection,
to against approaching disaster
How often humanity neglects its most faithful
servants,
With me and my system, man has been almost Grim
inally negligent.
Sometimes my exchange loses the service Of its best
operator-throu accident, exhaustion or per
haps disease.
AT the whole system loses its efficiency, the work
becomes inaccurate, sometimes part of my tele
phones entirely disconnected.
One vacancy at my switch board, and the intricate
system suffers indescribable confusion
Every telephone feels the disastrous effect
How may the service be restored7
How may harmony be restored in this delicate system7
By trying to give operators stimulantsp poisonous
stmulants that calls medicines. -
Not single drop reaches my central operators
They absolutely reject such treatment
There is only remed y-one restorative
The skful mechanic employs it when he repairs his
intricate machine.
He examines every connection
He goes each part most carefully
He overhauls and adjusts his entire machine
ADJUSTMENTS must be made before the machine
work with perfect harmony again
Soft is with my exchange and with my telephones.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03

Old Indian
Liver and
Kidney
Tonic


The Unfailing Remedy for Laziness and
Drowsy, Tired, Sleepy Feeling.
100 Times Better Than Calomel.
F. 100 Times Safer Than -CalemeI
The Ideal Spring Tonic
For Men, Women and Children. II will
Fortify the System Against Sickness
This Spring and Summer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03
55c-T This Coupon Worth IS Cents 81.

This Coupon, il presented at once, together with
only Forty FIVE Cents in cash, is good for Ono
Dollar bottle of
OLD INDIAN LIVER AND KIDNEY TONIC n
After using bottle strictly according to print
ed directions you do not think it is worth at least
ten times what you paid for it. bring back the empty
bottle, and the purchase price, fortyfve CENTS viii
be cheerfully refunded
Old Indian Liver and Kidney Tonic takes tho
place of calome without any restriction of habits or
diet while taking
If not convenient to purchase from the druggist
send us forty cents in postage, and we viii ship
by parcel postal charges prepaid
CHEROKEE MEDICINE CO.. Atlanta, Ga.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-03

ADJUSTMENTS must be made at my central Office.
My instruments must be examined.
Expert hands must examine my connections and tune
up my telephones again.
Ny operators must be restored to their proper places
on the> line-so that the calls NAV once more be
answered promptly and efficiently
Repair my main line, and all will work in harmony
again.
Is my service local and long distance sufficient
value to you to merit this occasional adjustment
by expert hands?
Think of all my past faithful servieesi
Think of the many distressing situations in which
have been an aid to you
My services indispensable.
Therefore-let experts keep them at their maximum
efficiency.
An examination, little tuning up, little adjustment
whenever the service gives the slightest sign 6f
decllne-and you will never suffer from the in
conyenlences that spring freHa long neglect
But be expert is entrusted wit hhe delicate
almost sacred duty.
Let me recommend friend for this delicate task-my
noblest and dearest friend
network.
A touch from his expert hand an occasional slight adj
justment-and my system will ALWAYS give Won
maximum efficiency.
I am the Human Spine.
/ AM YOUR SPINE.
Ny friend, my expert woodworking friend is
-CHIROPRACTIr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-10
PROPERTY OWNERS NOTICE.
Warrant No. 444.1

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that the board of To-
cal improvements of the city of Rock
Island, ILL.,, has filed in the county
court Of Rock Island county certifi-
cate of the cost of the improvement
entitled In said court, I'm re petition
Of the city of Rock Island. Illinois,
to assess the cost Of constructing sew
ers on Eighteenth avenue. from Ninth
to Twelfth streets, and On Ninth and
one-half and Tenth streets from Eigh-
teenth to Twentieth avenues" and
said certificate also shows the court
costs. the amount of accrued interest,
and the total amount of said assess
ment, and said certificate also states
that the said Improvement conforms
substantially to the requirements OF
teh original ordinance for the con-
struction of the same, as required by
law, and that final hearing on said
certificate will be had on the 22nd day
of December A. D., 1917, at 9 o'clock
a. M, or as soon thereafter as the
business of the court will permit All
persons desiring may file objections
in said court before said day and may
appear at the hearing and make their
defense.
Dated this Sth day OF December, A
( D. 1917.
WILLIAM MCONOCHIE.
n JUHL,
NJ. T. RUDGREN.
JOHN A MURRIN,
! JOHN II. LIEDTI<E,
Board OF Local improvements of the
City of Rock Island, H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-10

consignment of coal. as agreed upon
a. the special meeting held at the
Commercial club In Davenport recently
was given Saturday The new plan OF
wiring time OF shipment of cars OF
coal and of re-consigning by con-
signees before the time OF arrival at
the transfef yard is already in OPP
Grafton.
The usual phases. OF cooperation
were discussed. with reports being
given OF numerous instances OF as
sistance from shippers in the desire to
relieve shipping congestion, and also
reports of some instances Of annoy
ing delay in holding cars. Reports
were made on delay in releasing OIL
cars by certain tri-city dealers.
In the absence of Superintendent
Coughlfn-Uf the Rock Island lines al
Rock Island, who is on tour VIII
an inspection train of the road, ]. J
Clark of Peoria, secretary OF thf
Peoria district of the railroad organi'
cation, was present and at request
presided as chairman. He told OF con
ditions prevailing In the Peoria dis
! trict
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-10
Gets SUPPLY OF
RED CROSS FLAGS
Headquarters of Society in State Bank
Building VIII Provide Members
Banners.
TO BE DISPLAYED IN HOMES
All Who Have Enrolled in Local Chap.
ter are Invited to Apply for
Number Desired.

The American Red Cross has re-
Gently established a custom that per-
mits its members to make q showing
of their membership and Of their inter
est in humanitarian work. What is
known as service flag" has been
prepared which is intended to be dis
played inside a prominent window Of
the residence or business house where
there are members Of the organiza-
ton This flag has in its white center
a red cross which represents one mem
Der; for each additional member in
the house or building a small red cross
is provided TO be placed in the white
field of the flag so that each flag will
show a cross for each member.
A supply Of these flags is now at the
Red Cross headquarters on the second
floor of the State Bank building where,
together with the required number of
additional crosses, they may be OBJ
tanned by members en- application to
the secretary.
1t is very much to be desired that a
display be made as early as possible
and the authorities would like to have
every Red Cross household and bust
ness establishment put up flag this
coming week.
Only Name Wanted.
In making application for the flag
| it viii be necess ary to furnish only the
name and residence address of the Ret
| Cross member in whose name the f1ae
is requested, of course giving add
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-10
BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove It

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substi.
tute for calouel, act gently on the bowels
and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets. The pleasant, sugar.
coated tablets are taken Tor bad breath
ty all who know them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act gently
but firmly on the bowels and liver,
stimulating them to natural action,
clearing the blood and gently purifying
the entire system. They do that which
dangerous calomel does without any
OF the bad after effects.
All the benefits of nasty, siclsening.
g-iping cathartics are derived from Dr..
Edwards Olive Tablets without gripping,
pain or any disaGreeable effects.
DIR. F. M. Edwards discovered the
formula after seventeen years of rrac.
icc among patients afflicted with
bowel and liver complaint, with the
attendant bad breath.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are purely
a vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil; you will know them by their olive
color. Take one or two every night for
week and note the effect. l0c and Csc
per box Al druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-10
OFFICERS OF FARM
LEAGUE REELECTED

Officers of the county agricultural
league who have served the organ1z-
alton during the last year were re-
elected at the annual meeting and
election Saturday afternoon at the
court house. Endorsement OF the work
of County Farm Advisor Palmer K.
Edgerton was given by the officers
and directors of the league. Mr.. Edg-,
erton submitted his first annual report
at the meeting Saturday.
The officers named to office Tor the
next year follow:
President S. L. Woodburn. Port
Byron
vice president George T. Harris
EdgTngtm,
treasurer. L, Vernon, Rock Is
land
Secretary Frank 7. Sherman,
Reynolds.
Executive committee. M. Brack-
err, John Eckhardt, C. J. Searle, W. {.
Wilson and Thomas Curtis.
/ Directors-C. J. Searle, F. Fl. Scha-
| fer. Edward Jens, Homer Daley, Al
/ bert Bowles, E. NJ Breaker, L. E. viii
son, Thomas Curtis,C H. Quick, Z. D,
/ Morse, G. T. Harris. ". c. Wilson, ID.
IT.. Parmenter, HenrypF. Long, John
! Eekhardt, C. H Saddoris John W.
/ Bailey and f. G. Jameson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-10
SHIPPERS HOLD MEET
WITH RAILROAD MEN

The Rock Island subcommittee OF
the American Railways association
special committee on national defense
held its weekly meeting at the Rock
Island station in Davenport Saturday
afternoon, with a smaller attendance
than the average on account Of the Sc
we're weather.
The advisability Of holding meetings
in Rock Island as a more central point
for the railroad men and shippers who
attend from the tri-cities and East
Moline, was discussed and the next
meeting will be held Saturday at the
Rock Island club, from whom an inyi-
tation was received to meet there. II
the majority favor meeting there here
after, the club Will be chosen as the
regular meeting place.
The report OF the committee on re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-10
DOG UPSETS OIL
STOVE IN GARAGE
AND FIRE RESULTS

An automobile, an oil stove and
pet dog came near proving disastrous
combination at the home Of Charles W.
2423 Twentieth avenue.
early this morning.
Mr.. Gutzweiler was awakened at
1890 by the barking of his dog. Dress
ing and hurrying to the garage IN the
rear Of his home he found blanket
used in covering the radiator Of his
car In flames The department was
summoned, but MIR. Gutzweiler had
succeeded In extinguishing the
flames before the fremen ar
rived. An oil stove had been
placed in the car to keep the radiator
Of the machine from freezing. The
dog, also confined there, had evidently
jumped up into the seat and upset the
burner. Had it not been for the bark
ing of the dog the machine and garage
would no doubt have been consumed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-10

that they possessed the two st. Louis
men got to go home anyway. After
they had returned Saturday night and
told their story at the place where
Sherman had been staying here, at FOL
Seventeenth street. purse was made
up at the house for the men and last
night they again purchased tickets for
st. Louis. and got safely away. with
out seeing anything more of the
singer" or the cripple
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-10

were appointed to take the question
up with charitable organizations in
Moline, East Moline and Rock Island.
The proposition will be submitted to
the supervisors of Rock Island county
for their approval.
A Quad-CiIy bureau would work
along the same lines as the confident
ial exchange In Davenport with the
exception of covering large field OF
activities. The purpose of the bureau,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-10

the same as the exchange. is to clint
nate applications in the handling of
charity cases. This plan is working
out very satisfactory in Davenport
MIS-. Lillian Moore. secretary of the
Ladies' Industrial Relief, and Miss
Elizabeth Guy, executive secretary of
the confidential exchange, both OF Day-
export. addressed the league and ex
planned Davenport's system of organ
izing its philanthsopio work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-10
QUAD CITY CHARITY
EXCHANGE PROPOSED

Plans for organizing a Quad-City
confidential exchange. patterned after
the exchange operated in Scott county.
were outlined at recent meeting of
the Quad-City Public Health Nurses
league held In Moline. Committees
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-05-04

The Consumption Sewing Circle
was entertained Thursday night by
Mr. B D. Myers at her homo on
North Queen street,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-05-04

The tennis court at Goucher Col
lese, Baltimore, has been converted
into a farm garden and nearly one
hundred Of the girl students are en-
gagged in growing things to eat on
thc spot whore once they played ten
mis- Miss Ann Snodgrass, of this city,
is student at Goucher.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-26
PR ESTO

Miss Inez Shaw terminated a fort.
nights visit Friday evening in the Os.
car Lee home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan AFFORD were guests
Sunday at James Carbine's.
Mrs. G.. r. Lee. of Estelline, spent
a few days OF last week with Preston
relatives.
Henry Koppman recently completed
the construction of a new garage on
the farm which he purchased last fall.
Mrs. Frank Shaw had the misfortune
n day last week to step on a rusty
nail, causing her considerable annoy
ance for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carbine and the
iatter's sister. Mrs. Crandall, of Airing.
ton. are guests in the James Carbine
home.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-26
RICRLAND

Miss Myrtle Hamilton returned
home Saturday. after a few days visit
with friends at Hendricks, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Boelens and fam
lily autoed to Hendricks and. Ivanhoe,
Mimi. Sunday.
The H. II. Society will meet with
Mrs. Louis Risch Wednesday, Aug. Isl.
Quit a crowd attended the dance at
LAWNS Monday evening. All report a
fine time.
Mrs. Claus Tealson, of Flandreau, is
visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Jake Stransky this week.
Miss Rosetta Balzer returned home
Sunday. after a five weeks stay al
the Chris Risch home.
Mr.. and Mrs. McMayhill, Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis and family visited Sunday
at the VIM. McMayhill home.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-26
ALTON-RICHLAND
(Too Late For Last Week.

Henry K%arstans, Sr. returned to
his home in Hull, Iowa, Wednesday af-
ter a weeks visit with his sons. His
granddaughter, Miss Gertrude Karstan
accompanied him for a visit with
friends and relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. Claussen returned Mon
day to their home in Iowa after a
visit here with their son George and
family.
Nr. and Mrs. Geo. Bursting were
called away Friday by the serious i'll
ness of the formers aged father.
A large crowd of friends and neigh
tors gathered at the Fred Faulkner
home Monday evening and surprised
this worthy couple. A beautiful rock
er was presented them in appreciation
OF the good work they have done in or
eanizing the Liberty Grange in Bush
ell. They have both been faithful mem.
hers and each has held an Office since
the organization of the grange. Ice
cream and cake was served and all re-
port having a very pleasant evening.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-26
ALTON-RICHlAND

An ice cream social was given at the
Pat O'Connor home Tuesday evening.
Dancing in the barn was enjoyed by
all and a nice sum of money received
from the sale of ice cream.
A son was born to Mr.. mad Mrs.
Dorcey Mcmillan, July Goth.
A daughter arrived at the Sweet
Bratten home Sunday, July 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Heinrich and
children and Miss Vera Giem, autoed
over to Lake Benton Sunday and spent
the day with Barney Governor and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Chambers visited
home folks over Sunday
Several of u young men and mar
RED men have been drafted from our
community, during the past week. But
we are all hoping that they will not
be called 10 serve.
Geo. Governor, who is drilling at
~ CbhihSc' fiDliFi his ~lSitl, 4hIS. thdS-
eie Giem. Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bursting returned
Saturday from Oregon, H., where the
former was called by the death of
his aged father.
Those from here who spent Sunday
at Lake Campbell, were U. B. Hakes
ard family. Charlie Soden and family,
Frank Goldsberry and family. VI. c.
McRae and family, f. f. Sedan and
family. Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Giem, Mr..
and Mrs. Francis Enright, Peter Leib-
ert and family, Geo. Governor and Her.
r2an Melcher and family.
Earl McKeown and family spent Sun
Gay with the U. r. Mile family.
The Bushnell ladies were entertain
ed at the Harry FELTON, home Thursday
afternoon, with a large crowd present.
Sewing for the aid sale passed the af-
ternoon away and refreshments OF ice
cream and cake were served. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs. John
FELTON,.
Georgia FELTON, is spending a few
days with her cousins, the Norton chit
dren.
Miss Hazel FELTON, spent a few days
the past week at the Harry FELTON,
home.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-26
MEDARY

Harvest began last week in this vi.
entity and haying is well under way
Mr.. Mattson was motoring in Tren-
ton Monday evening.
H. O. simon and daughter were
motoring in Medary sunday.
Mrs. Ponto was driving here Satur-
day.
Mrs. Polsean was a Brookines visit
or Wednesday.
Mr.. Anderson is painting in Tren.
ton.
Mrs. and Mrs. II. /. stearns were
Brookinas visitors Saturday evening.
A canning demonstration will be
given at The Grange school house on
Thursday afternoon of this week.
oscar and Wilbur Atkins and their
wives motored to Brookings Satur.
day.
Messrs Ady. Budde and Thompson
were motoring here Saturday even
ming.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-26

ids. Iowa, Tuesday and visited at the
Lawrence Finnerty and A. ]. Engle
homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Pullman autoed
To Elmer Pullman's near Bushnell,
Thursday evening.
Miss Edith Landon entertained a
few Of her girl friends Thursday af-
t~ernoon. An enjoyable time is re-
ported.
Mr.. and Mrs. + c. Girton, of Sterl-
tag. were callers at the Walter Lieyan
home Friday evening.
Mcssrs NJ. Halloran, Ed. Finnerty
ard s. J. Engle autoed to Bruce We'd
ue.day on business.
Mt and Mrs. Rob't Elston enter
tanned a party of friends SATURDAY,
evening.
Mr.. md Mrs. II. Pullman and chill
drer were callers at Mr.. Drinks in
Anton Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Grace Lindsey, of North Brook
m4 Visited Mrs, Chas. keck Thurs
day afternoon.
W.T. and Mrs. Chas. Keck and baby
sg lit sunday with the latter'~ parents,
M and Mrs. Sloan.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.. Enele and chill
d.,a we're entertained at the O. G.
Sfosom home at Brookines, sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Pullman and
children. Elmer, Ada and Floyd, are
IsIsirtus relatives at sheldon, Prins-
lar and GAIA, Iowa, this week. They
itriH being made in their Ford
MIR and Mrs. Lundeen are busy get
ting .ettled in their new home this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Shelp and children
were calling on friends in Fountain
Sunday.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-26
HELP TELEPHONE SERVICE

There are always three parties to a
telephone call-the person calling, the
telephone operator, and the person
called.
/. Use the directory, don't try to
remember numbers. Don't guess-look
it up.
2. Spell out all numbers one figure
at a time. For PAT, say two-four-seven.
3. Speak distinctly, especially to the
operator. Talk into the TRANSMITTED
not simply at it. Speaking directly in
to the transmitter with lips at mouth
piece brings you up to the distant
party at the rate OF 120 miles per inch
Ct reduced air gap.
4. Answer your bell promptly. Don't
rake your friends wait unnecessarily.
&. Move the hook up and down very
Slowly when you want to recall the OPP
orator.
5. Be brief, but courteous to the op-
orators. They have no time to con
verse. They do not know subscribers
names.
7. Call for information" for names
on numbers not listed is your book or
for special information regarding sub
scribers.
S. Can chief operator to report all
complaints. and please do so promptly,
taking pains to give exact information
as to what, when and where.
9. Help us to stop the use of obso-
lcte and wrong numbers by making
the current issue of u telephone di-
rectory the one source of information.
10. Notice in regard to giving fire
service. Only fremen will receive
information of fires, Each hreman's
residence line is equipped with a red
lamp cap, so that in ease of fire the OPP
orators Will answer only red lamps, all
ether parties Il stay off the line.
You do this for the protection of your
own property. Let the fremen have
thu information, they are the ones
that put out the fires. The last two
fires hat we have had since the new
board has been in service, too many
people taking down their receivers at
once, blew out all the fuses on each
position that feeds battery to the line
signal. The last fire the iremen at the
City Hall could not get information
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-26
PARNELL

Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Wilson and
family autoed to Brookings Sunday
and spent the day with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Goldsberry auto.
cd to Lake Campbell Sunday.
Miss Sena Nielsen accompanied
Miss Carol Feathers TO Brookings.
Saturday evening.
Lars p. Nielsen and daughter Sena,
visited relatives in Bushnell Sunday.
Miss Minnie Larson visited friends
in West Parnell last week.
John Feeney Jr., and sister Ruth,
were autoing in this vicinity last Mon
day.
Leslie Wilson was a guest at the
Phillips home Sunday.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-07-26

on account of too many asking about
the fire, and the board was put out OF
service. Just a word to the firemen--
remember that there are about fifty
iremen and if the fire is at night, with
operator on duty, that she has to
have a little time to answer even that
many.
IL. Our busy hours-it is fortunate,
for us, that a telephone subscriber
sees nothing when getting service, but
himself and the one telephone instru-
ment. He doesn't see the other hun
dreds of subscribers and he gets no
idea of the work we are really doing
and the violent and uncertain changes
in the number of calls given us at
various hours Of the day. We have
rushes of business just as the street
cars, the stores and the post Offices do.
We cannot always anticipate sudden
storms, fire, blockades, cable trouble
and other emergencies which give Us
unusual loads to carry, and at such
rush periods we ask your patient in
diligence. In other words We want
you all to get service and to report all
trouble. If we can't produce the goods
We want to get off the track and let
some one run hat can.