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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
WAR SUMMARY OF
WORLD EVENTS ON
FIELD OF BATTLE
tBy The Associated Press. J

New German attempts to drive the
British from their positions in Bour-
lon wood and the high ground domi-
mating the Cambria region. have fail
ed General Byng's men have re-
pulsed another enemy counter attack
at the northeast corner of the wood
There was much severe fighting
Monday around Moeuvres, west of the
Bourbon wood, and in the outskirts OF
Fontaine Notre Dame, Immediately
east of the wood and toward Cambria.
German artillery has been active In
the Ypres and Verdun regions.
In Flanders the British position at
Passchendaele. the northern part OF
the Observation-Disclosures ridge, are
being bombarded heavily by the enemy
but Crown Prince Rupprecht of Ba-
varia has not attempted infantry at
tacks
On the right bank of the Meuse
where the French gained the first and
second German defenses on a two
mile front Sunday, German efforts to
attack have been checked by French
artillery, while the enemy guns have
been bomharding the new French posi-
tions. The activity of the big guns
also has been violent in Belgium and
north of the Chemin Des Danes.
French and British soldiers have
reached the fighting zone north of the
Venetian plains to aid the Italians il
their brave defense against the invad-
ing Austro-German forces. Between
the Brenta and the Piave the Italians
are withstanding successfully masseG
enemy attacks The invaders at
tempted to rush the defending lines OF
the left. in the center and on the righ
of the short front between the rivers
but were crushed everywhere by tht
/ Italians.
! British cavalry is now three anC
one-half miles west of Jerusalem ant
is closing in on the Turkish defense
/ from the southwest. The Turks ar,
! offering some resistance and are hold
/ ing the Jerusalem Shecham road t,
the north in strength North of Jaffa
British patrols have been driven bacl
TO the southern side of the Nahr-EI
4 Aujel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
BABY SHOW FEATURE
FARMERS INSTITUTE

One of the attractions OF the wom-
ans section program Of the coming
farmers institute in East Moline, Dec.
II and l., will be baby show. This
Will be the feature OF Tuesday after
noon. There will be exhibits Of pastry,
fancy needlework, canned fruits and
vegetables and possibly a display Of
school work
Plans for the woman's section of
the institute were furthered al a meet
ing yesterday afternoon in the resi-
dence OF Mrs Ernest Donald, Thir-
teenth street and Colona road, attend
ed by women Of East Moline and the
rural districts adjoining Officers Of
the section we're named as follows;
Chairman-Mrs Frank Ruheck
Vice chairman-MrsW ", I. ,Taze
ary-Mrs. A D. Smith.
Assistant Secretary r. f.
Fish,
Treasurer-Mrs. Z. C. Jameson.
These officers are holding con-
ference in East Moline this afternoon
10 complete the arrangements for the
program and the exhibits Mrs ]. c.
Hessler of Decatur. one Of the special
( lists sent out by the state institute,
will have charge of the domestic sci
enCa department She will be asked
( to give her lectures on Pioneering in
I Illinois" Lessons in Food Econ
omy," and her demonstration and
/ lecture on Bread and War Bread, -
and her demonstration of preparation
Of vegetables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
HOME TOWN DOPE
PROVES A WINNER
Mr. 0iander Claiming TO BE Native
OF jamestown, Has Little Trouble
Fleecing John Newman.


Because he's from your own home
town doesn't mean that he can be
trusted That's the conclusion which
John Newman, 1923 Fifth avenue, Mo
line. came TO this morning after dis
covering he had been trimmed of
clothing and tewelry valued at $50
by a smooth stranger.
Yesterday afternoon a stranger ap-
preached Mr.. Newman He said his
name was Olander, that his home was
in New York City and that he had
been raised at Jamestown y. Y, and
knew everybody there, even the
brother of Mr.. Newman, 4 strong
bond of affection sprang up between
the two at once, as jamestown was
NeWman's native city, and when
0lander conided he didn't have a
place to sleep Mr. Newman did the
proper thing and invited him home.
When Newman awoke this morning
he found his friend gone That was
not the worst He also discovered
an overcoat missing and John Brown,
who has a room at the same place,
( found he was Shy watch. two gold
( rings and a diamond stick pin
/ John Thomas and Nick Strauss. 4f3
Sixth street, Moline, also reported to
the police that new roomer, who
said he was from New City, sudden
/ ~ left yesterday afternoon with their
4 clothing valued at S33.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
KENNEDY HEARD FROM

Lloyd +. Kennedy Of Moline who
was sent 10 France for special duty
for the American government. is en-
Toying life somewhere in or near
Paris ~ Just where he is stationed is
not mentioned in his letter, but from
the information that he and his pals
go to the cafe for coffee occasionally.
is indicated that he is not long wav
from Paris. He is living at least he
was when he wrote-in a wooden
shack minus window panes just the
openings where the sash should be.
furnishing natural light for the oc-
cupants. Kennedy didn't mention the
condition of the weather, but regard
less OF what it may be, he is well and
contented Since arriving in France
he has gained 10 pounds, and is still
accommodating weight He says there
is lot Of satisfaction in being in
with good bunch of fellows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
SILVIS

Last Saturday evening the home Of
Nh and Mrs. MClntosh of Twenty sixth
street, Moline. was the scene Of a most
delightful surprise party perpetrated
10y Mrs Charles Hood It was the or-
castor az Mr.. Mclutoshs 2ath birthday
anniversary, The home was very nice
ly decorated with pink and white car
nations brought hy the 81 Sclf-invited
guests The hours sped rapidly in
games. contests and general sociabilitv.
At 10 o'clock an elaborate supper was
served from the well-Hiied baskets
brought by the guests, The houoree
was presented with q large srTay of
useful gifts as tokens If esteem from
the guests. Mesdames Eckhart j r.
Leasure, George Hampshire and Quinn
ol .SilEis we're present.
John TT. Farley of Malcolm Iowa
was looking after his property here on
First avenue last week.
Mrs Emma Tubbs has recovered from
q recent Illness.
Lyle Rosenherger. who underwent an
operation for appendicitis at the Mo-
line city hospital last Monday. Is re-
covering nicely from the operation
MIR. and Mrs. George Hampshire re-
turned home from three weeks visit
in East Moline at the home of J. A.
Ladore and family. Mrs LAHORE, who
ercentiy was brought home from the
. Lutheran hospital. where she under
went serious operation, is recovering
rapidly
A neat sum was cleared at the bazaar
given by the Ladies' Aid society in the
basement Of the Silvis Memorial Meth
odist church last Thursday afternoon
and evening
Mrs. DR.. Chapman has returned home
from visit with relatives in Chica go.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Wakefield are
visiting at Birmingham, Ala,
John Ransom and family recently had
as guests Mr., and Mrs, Guy Sayres 81
Sherrard and Thomas Elliott and fam
lily and Miss Edna Ransom Of Alexis
Miss Shirley Miller and mother nf
Sherrard visited relatives and friends
here last week.
| Hereafter Tuesday and Thursday 7ft-
ernoons will be devoted to Red Cross
work and all ladies Interested in me
work are invited 10 come and knit, sew
and make surgical dressings A fey,
additional sewing machines are desired
/ 10 help huttt th1 patriotic work along
| Mrs. william Railie visited her sister.
! Mrs Carl Meliines, in Moline part OF
! last week
/ Mrs Charles Hood and daughter
. Ethel Of Moline visited relatives here
! last week
Last Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs
John Ransom opened their home for the
entertainment of a large number OF
! their relatives, neighbors and friends
/ In honor of their guests The hous-
/ was aftistieallN decorated with flags.
red, white and blue crepe paper and red
| aud white carnations and blue violats
! Tiny flags were used as place cards and
/ also given AS faNdrS. An elaborate
menu vas served, IL Including Thanks
giving danities. 1t was very pleasant
sOcia! affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
GROCERS DELAY ACTION.

Moline grocers last evening consid-
cred two plans for revising their cred
it system, which they find it neces-
sary to do to meet conditions occa-
stoned by the war One plan would
REQUIRE all customers to settle their
bills in full each pay day. Another
is to charge the minimum price for
ioodstuffs when cash is paid and TO
add per cent to the minimum in
cases where credit is extended. In
this latter system it would he pos
siblc to carry accounts longer. The
matter Of deliveries was also discussed
and the plan of making only one de-
livery a day to any customer has been
taken under consideration. Another
meeting is to be held in 4 short time
and it is expected that something
tangible will be accomplished at that
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
SCHOOL TEACHERS
NOT VERY LOYAL?|
Superintendent /. 4. Mah0Hey Invest.
gates Alleged Solutions Utter.
anees Of Instructors.

Are the teachers in the public
schools of Moline loyal to Uncle SAM
That's the question that has been re-
peatedly asked since Superintendent l.
A. Mahoney found it necessary re-
Gently to conduct quiz among his ind
structors. 1t had been claimed thai
some of the teachers had expressed
disloyal sentiments, but Mr. Nahone7
said today he had not been able to End
an instance in which the facts justified
discharge. He said he was sure that
ii any unpatriotic statement had been
made, it would not be repeated since
the teachers were under suspicion.
Il believe sedition in the public
schools is a negligible matter in No.
line" stated Mr.. Mahouey. Reports
that certain teachers had uttered Sc,
ditious statements have come to me
and l have personally investigated
each case. So far as I have been able
to determine, no Moline teacher has
been guilty. I may he wrong, o.
course, and may not have gotten at al
the facts. but | have investigated as
thoroughly as I knew how
Nh. Mahoney made it perfectly clea'
he would not stand for any disl0yalty
on the part Of his faculty and that dis.
charges would Immediately follow
any was found He declared h vas il
entire accord with the resolutions re-
Gently sent out by the National Secur.
ity league asking that teachers in the
public schools guilty of sediti0us utter
ances be removed and urging that par
of each day be set apart for patriot;
! instruction.
Relative to this. Mr. Mahoney said:
Il heartily approve Of these resolu.
tions, both as to the discharge Of dis.
loyal teachers and as to the introdHe-
ton into our school curriculum q
facts showing why We are at war and
the duties Of Americans Of today ~
are doing some of that now and eZ-
( pect to make such teaching systematig
/ in the near future
/ y have already prepared an outl1'
which 7 will submit to the teacher
at the next general meeting wsei
hence This provides for general par
ticipatioH by pupils Of the love-
/ grades in patriotic exercises. This i
not daily instruction hut T believe
will meet the purpose The outhni
/ also provides for instruction in eur
rent events in the upper grades as
means of bringing the seriousness 0
I The present situation home % the chill
lren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
SECOND SUIT BEGUN
AGAINST SHERMAN

Springfield, Ill, Nov. 27.-The sec
ond damage suit for $4,000 alleging
breach of contract, brought by Louis
and Mary Chaffee against United
States Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman
was begun in the Sangamon county
circuit court today.
II is alleged that Senator Sherman
promised the Chaffees a permanent
home at his residence, as caretakers
and that afterward they were ousted.
Senator Sherman won the first dam,
age suit for personal services" last
week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
ACCEPTS CALL TO
PLOW CITY WORK
Rev. Charles 4. Parmiier, Toulon,
SAYS He VIII Take Passionate Of
congregational Church.

Rev Charles a. parmter Toulon,
II. has accepted lhe pastorate of the
Second Congregational church Mo-
line. succeeding Rev r. $ Haney,
who recently resigned He occupied
the pupl.t last sunday both morning
and evening
For several years Rev Painter has
been A. Toul1n, whore he has been
unusually successful Just before he
accepted the charge there, the church
burned 10 the ground Although the
congregation was discouraged and
showed little inclination 10 rebuild
the energetic and popular young min
lister went 10 work on The project and
gathered funds with which TO erect q
10000 building He Is d graduate of the
Chicago Theological seminary, is mar
ricd and has three children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
SCHEDULE is REAnY-

y schedule Of food prices TO prevail
in Moline, Rock Island, East Moline
and Silvis was prepared by the food
price fixing commission last evening.
The intention was 90 publish the fig
nres today. but it was the sense OF
the meeting that the prices be first
submitted to NJ J. Lenfesty, food adj
ministrator for this district Mr. Len
festy is to he in Moline shortly These
prices viii be changed from time to
time according to the market 1uetu-
atoms, and the housewives as well as
the retailers may he guided by the list
as it will appear daily in the news
papers The prices will cover all
staple groceries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
To HIRE AUDITOR
FOR COAL PROBE
County Fuel Board Decides To En-
pi0y Expert TO Aid in Examina-
ton of Books OF Dealers.

The work Of compiling data sub
mitted by coal dealers in an effort to
fix an equitable price on the product
was started by the Rock Island coun-
ty fuel board yesterday afternoon at
conference held at the Moline city
hall
1t was found that 20 dealers out of
the so in the county had not turned in
the reports which the government re-
quires but since the statements in
had come from the larger concerns it
was decided enough Information was
al hand to start the investigation. 1t
is proposed to employ an expert audi
tor to 60 over in detail the books Of
some of the firms which have the best
system of bookkeeping in order to
get detailed facts to supplement the
figures furnished by dealers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
u. S. OFFICERS ARE
GUESTS OF PETAIN

Paris, Nov 27-Geueral Bliss and
Admiral Benson, each accompanied by
two members Of his staff, motored to
French army headquarters today.
They were the guests at luncheon Of
General Peta.n the French command
erin-chief
Marquis De Chambrun. who was a
member Of the French mission to the
United States, went with the party.
Colonel House and the other members
of the American mission TO the inter
allied conference planned to spend the
day in conference here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27

II plans initiated this morning prove
successful Moline and Rock Island
will unite in a monster songfest to be
held Dec 10, designated by President
Wilson as national song day. The sing
concentrating the day set aside by
the president is 70 be sponsored by
the various clubs of The two cities
AuEustana gymnasium. according to
present plans is to be the place, and
Sunday afternoon the time American
patriotic songs, hymns, trench songs
and camp songs will feature the gath
cring The fest will he open to the
public and no admission fee will be
charged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
COLD WAVE REPORTED.

Washington, Nov 27-Very cold
weather with temperatures from 10
TO As degrees below seasonable aver
age was reported from the lower lake
region, the middle Atlantic states and
New England today with the lowest
temperature at Canton, n Y. where
16 degrees below zero was recorded.
1t was colder in the plateau re-
giOn and the northwest also.
Northern New York is in the grasp
Of a severe cold wave. the coolest for
November during the last 16 years.
The official temperature here early
TODAY was two degrees above zero,
while outside points report tempera-
lures as low as 10 below.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
TRAGEDY OF MOTHER
WHO GAVE UP SONS

Chicago, Nov 27.-Mrs, Richard A.
McGuaran, Sr., who gave six Of her
nine sons to the war, lost one of the
remaining three today, and her hus-
band was seriously injured in an auto
mobile accident, The man killed was
Richard A. MeGuaran, Jr The two
other men were fatally injured.
Mr.. and Mrs. McGuaran recently re-
ceived a letter from President vii
son commencing them on giving six
sons to the war.
ITS Gods will, but who would have
thought that the boy back home would
be the first TO co." said Ma" Nc
Guaran, as she viewed the remains of
her dead son today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
WORTH $4,000
A YEAR TO HIM
Taste for Drink Removed

5000 q year is a tidy sum. In large
town near Chicago there Is business
man who tells his friends that The
Kelley Treatment has meant that
much, and more. 20 him. A few years
ago this man was addicted to the use
Of liquor. Every day be had to drink
. certain quantity or suffer the agonies
II deprivation. His appetite WAS poor,
he didn't sleep well, and his business
was showing the effects OF impaired
will and efficiency.
When be heard OF the Kelley Treat
ment he determined 10 rid himself Of
the weight that was dragging him
down. He went to the Kelley Institute,
took the treatment and today he is
thoroughly well man, with the craving
for liquor entirely removed. He has
been able TO concentrate his efforts on
making good. The Kelley Treatment
has given him a new life, and higher
idcals-no wonder he values It so
highly. This is but one Of thousands
OF similar eases, varying only In de-
tall which could be mentioned. Every
one Of them are strong advocates OF
the Kelley Treatment and value it just
as highly as the man whose case We
Lave cited. But. really, the value OF
the Kelley Treatment cannot be estl-
mated In dollars The fresh vigor,
the newfound respect Of friends, family
rad neighhors. the regalned ambition
r1d sclf-control that come with the
throwing OF OF habit are things that
mean more than money.
Men and women who use liquor or
drugs need the scientific Kelley Treat
ment. Tell them about It. Safe and
crectlve--no harmful drugs, no nausea.
no Ill effects, no confinement; admins
tered by skillful physicians. Write for
information in plain, sealed envelope.
The Keeley Institute. Dwight, III.
Nearly 10 years Of successful service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
MOTHERS, Do THIS
When the Children Cough, Rub
Musterole on Threats
and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms may
develop into Group. or worse. And then's
when you're glad you have a jar of Mus
terole at hand to give prompt, sure re.
lief. 1t does not blister.
As first aid and a certain remedy,
Musterole is excellent. Thousands Of
mothers know it. You should keep a
jar in the house, ready for instant use.
1t is the remedy for adults, too. Re.
lieves sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis.
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, head.
ache, congestion. pleurisy, rheumatism,
iumbago. pains and aches of back or
Joints, sprains, sore muscles, chilblains,
frosted feet and colds of the chest lit
often prevents pneumonia.
3oc and 60c jars; hospital size $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
Obituary
Arthur ". Johnson.

Arthur " Johnson, Is years old,
1909 Thirtieth avenue, Moline, passed
away at a Moline hospital this morn
ing. Typhoid fever, with which 'e
had been suffering for the last three
weeks, was the cause of the youth S
death
Arthur johnson was born in Mo
line Nav 81. 1899 He was the son OF
MIR and Mrs John Johnson. He was
educated in Moline public schools and
confirmed a member Of the Swedish
Lutheran church. Surviving him are
the parents, one sister, Harriet john
son and three brothers, Herbert E.,
Albert W. and Frederick, all Of Mo
line,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27

Minneapolis. Nov. 27-The Thomp-
son Yard, Inc, having a number of re.
tail lumber Yards in the northwest
has taken over all the retail Yards Of
]. T. Queal & Company in Minnesota
Iowa and South Dakota. il vas ST.
Bounced here today.
The number Of yards involved in The
transaction was not stated. It is un-
derstood J. II Queai & Company vii
retire from the retail business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
GILES ON FURL0TGH.

Lieutenant Warren Giles is in Mo
line visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
William Giles, a few days. having
stopped off here enroute to Fort Sill
where he has been detailed for spe-
cial training in sniping. Lieutenant
Giles is the only infantry officer al
camp Grant picked for this training
One officer is taken from each branch
OF the serFice-infantry, artillery and
machine gun. The course will cover
period of five weeks, after which
non-commissioned officers and pri-
Yates will be sent in order. These
men will act as instructors for 9th
ers. Grenade throwing is taught the
artillery students and the machine
gun men are taught automatic gun
firing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
FINE SHOWING Is
MADE IN CANVASS
District OF Which c. Il. Hall Is rh,;.
man Subseribes sl05.9is.ss To
Army I. VI. c. A. Fund.

Detailed reports show that the di.-
trict of which c. B Hall, Moline. h,d
charge in the recent canvass ia,
funds for the army Y. A. c. A nroh.
bly, will head the list for Illinois +,
to noon today. the total received Wa.
$l07 1885, while the allotment vsj
but $4,000. Moline and the unnoI
end of Rock Island county raised sss .
029.66 while its quota was s2sOOo
Other counties in the district wsr.
Putnam Stark. Bureau, Whites;a.
and Henry.
Totals TO date outside Of Rock L.
land county are as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-27
NUTTING TO SPEAK.

r. =. Nutting, principal of Moline
high school, will present paper on
Needed Reforms in our Tax System"
at the November meeting Of the Mo
line University club to he held at the
Manufacturers hotel Moline, this
evening Jean Pope and Harry Aims
worth will lead the discussion of the
tax subject following the presentation
of Mr.. Nuttiug's paper.