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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-27
EXAMINATIONS NEXT
MONTH FOR CARRIERS

The United States civil service COM
mission announced today an examina-
ton for the county of Rock Island
will be held at Rock Island, on Jan.
Il, to fill the position of rural carrier
at Cordova, Port Byron and Taylor
Ridge, and vacancies that may later
occur on rural routes from other post
offices in the county. The examination
will be open only TO male citizens who
are actually domiciled in the territory
of postotfice in the county and who
meet other requirements The form
and application blanks may be obtain
ed from the Offices mentioned above
or from the United States civil ser
vice commission at Washington Ap-
plications should be forwarded to the
commission at Washington at the ear
lest practicable date
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-27
Licensed To Wed
NRnER nF NOnSE PLANS.

Cleveland, Ohio.-Members of the
War commissions of the supreme
lodge OF the Loyal Order of Moose
with gather in this city at Moose hall
on Feb e to complete plans for the
expenditure of 100000 war fund
and 10 celebrate with elaborate eere-
monies the 50th anniversary of tue
national order. Members from widely
separated parts Of the country will
attend the gathering. Among these
are J. J Davis, Pittsburgh, director
general OF the supreme lodge; F. j.
Aonahan, San Francisco; John J.
Lent2, Columbus; r. Il, Donges, New
ark Walter MCGOWAN of Kansas City
Permission OF the war department
will be sought for the establishment
OF club houses In London and Paris
for the benefit Of soldiers who are
members OF the order. An ambulance
section is TO be equipped out OF thu
war fund and measures taken 10 care
for orphans OF Moose soldiers WIKI
fall on Europe0a battlehelds. Degree
teams from Pittsburgh, Canton, Erie
and Akron VIII initiate a class. 4
prize OF Sl00 viii be paid the team
Lat does the best work. Seventy-fiv'
lodges from northern Ohio and west
ern Pennsylvania will be represented
All the news all the tine-Th'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-27
Daily Bulletin
OfFOOd Prices

The United States food admin
istrati0n. through its local board,
prepares the following statement
OF prices being paid wholesalers
by retailers for the staples named
and the retail prices which should
be charged in Rock Island, Mo-
line and East Moline:
SUGAR per 100 Lbs.)
Consumer
Retailer pays. should pay
Best gran
ulated 1879 .osA to ,OS&
FLOUR (Per Bag.
well known advertised mill brands
in cotton bags,
Il Dbl, ..2.G5 to ESQ $50 to 500
"a Dbl .13712 to las Las to 1.55
RYE MEAL per Bag.
1872 III. =. 90 10 to lis
RYE FLOUR (Per Bag.
1871 lb, los 1.2O to 1.25
GRAHAM FLOUR Ger Bag.
10 lb. .. so to .55 .65 to 10
CORN MEAL (Per Bag.
Yellow, 10
Ib. 49,. 81 to so .65 to 70
RICE (Per Lib
F'ncy head .O915 to 10 II to 10
Blue Rose .08az to 90 10 to IL
BEANS (Per. Lbs
Navy, hand
picked .16 to IT 10 to 20
Lima .. Is TO II 10 to 20
CHEESE per Pound,
Full cream
cut .... .27 to % SO to SIS
Brick
whole T.. .2Sh to 80 "a to IS
Brick--cut
to order 2S1a to 80 SO TO .371!
SYRUP.
/ Per doz, cans) CPer cam
| Blue cans;
/ 13a-lb. ...L421a to t45 II to is
/ BIB. ....4.25 t0440 .4215 to .45
! lob. 500 toS.25 so to IS
Red cans:
/ l12-lb. lbs to1.65 10 TO .171:
5-lb. .....4.66 to4.75 .4715 to so
10Th. $50 to 800 .S7Is 10 1924.
Other commodities will be addet
from time to time
Note-Consumers are advised tina
the prices above quoted are for tn,
day following publication. The con
sumner should not pay in excess of tn,
figures quoted. The consumer vii
j lend cooperation by trading elsewher,
il his aealer attempts to charge in ex
cess OF the foregoing figures Price
are interpreted from time to time b,
the Rock Island county food inter
j probation board, 8 representative body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-27
HARRY, WHITE TO BE
At RESCUE MISSION

Through special arrangements Har-
ry White of Sioux Falls will be in
Rock Island the week OF Jan. 4 to
conduct series of meetings in con-
nection with the local Rescue Mission.
He is to pay the superintendent, G. 0.
Rogers, a personal visit and has been
prevailed upon to conduct the SER
vices during his stay. Mr.. White is a
successful business man of Sioux
Falls, having been converted To
Christianity through a mission in St.
Louis and has since made rapid prog
ress in the business world
Mr. Rogers announces the following
speakers for the week: Thursday.
Fred Daniels; Friday. G. 0. Rogers /;
Saturday. Rev. J, c. Granger, and
Sunday, Fred Daniels
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-27
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
IS JURY'S VERDICT

Coroner Miller has received tele-
gram from the Des Moines police re-
garding Henry Blon, who was killed
on the Twenty-fourth street viaduct
Tuesday afternoon.
The telegram stated that no rela-
tives Of the man could be located
there and that a thorough investiga-
tion had been made. The body will
be held at the Moeller undertaking
parlors until claimed. The jury at
the coroners inquest held last night
returned a verdict Of accidental death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-27
ROGERS TO ADDRESS.
BAPTIST MEMS CLASS

G.. 0. Rogers, superintendent of the
Rescue Mission. will address the Mems
brotherhood bible class of the First
Baptist church in the classroom next
Sunday morning at $50. The mis-
sionary committee Of the class having
charge Of the services. All men of
the city and soldiers stationed at the
arsenal not attending services else
where, are invited TO Attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-27
Let Me Prove This Free.

Ny INTERVALS method for the treatment ana
Permanent cure of piles is the correct one.
Thousands upon thousands of cured cases testify
10 this, and want you TO try this method at my
expense.
No matter whether your case is of long stand
ing or recent Observation-Disclosures 10 Ia chronsc
or aeuts--whether ttis occasional OF permanent
you should send for this free trial trn-tr mt
No matter where you lfve-no matter what
your age or occupation--if you are trout ed with
piles, my method viii relieve you promptly.
l especially want 10 send IL 10 those apparently
hopeless cases where all forms of ointments.
salFes. aud other local applications have failed.
/ Nant you 10 realize that my method Of treat
ing piles IS the one infallible treatment.
This liberal offer of free treatment Is TOO I'M
portant for you TO neglect single day. Write
now. Send no money. Simply mail the coupon
but do this now-TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-27

Admiral Sis John r. Jellicoe has
been removed as British first sea lord
and is succeeded by Admiral Sir
Rosslyn Wemyss, who has been sec
ond sea lord.
British merchant shipping losses For
the past week show u ships sunk,
II OF more than l 500 tons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-27

All the news all the tine-The
Argus,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-27

Finland, but that is not the kind Of
help We want.
We want help from the allies
which in this case means help from
America. and We confident that we
shall get it.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
IN FLORIDA.
Water Applied to Twenty
Per Cent of Truck Crops
And Many Citrus Groves
Practices Differ from
Those of West.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 26-Nearly
twenty per cent of the truck crops
raised in Florida is irrigated, accord
ing to estimates of engineers of the
Office of Public Roads and Rural En-
gineering of the U. S. Department of
Agriculture, based on recent study
of irrigation in the State. In addi-
ton, water is artifcially supplied to
a large number of citrus groves.
This total has been reached, even
though the practice of irrigation has
been discouraged somewhat by sue
cession of uniformly moist seasons in
recent years. Irrigation is desirable
in many sections of Florida when the
necessary systems can be installed and
maintained without undue expense, the
report of the study says, not because
of lack of total rainfall but because
of it's uneven distribution throughout
the year. Water for irrigation is
available in practically all sections Of
the State, either from wells, lakes, or
rivers.
What appears to be most needed to
encourage the construction and opera
tion of irrigation plants in Florida is
a knowledge of cheaper installation
for the higher and sander groves with
cheap and efficient methods of dis
tribution. Such methods also are
needed in many of the truck gardens
and in many of the groves that lie
on the lower elevations.
The types of irrigation in use in
Florida include surface irrigation,
subirrigation, and irrigation by means
of overhead sprays. The largest
area is irrigated by the first-named
system, and the next largest area by
spray systems. In the subirrigation
systems water is supplied below the
level of the surface through parallel
lines of tile, pipe, or open bitches.
Irrigation practices in Florida differ
considerably from those of the West.
One of the most marked differences is
in ownership. Practically all farm
ers own their systems in Florida and
there is seldom any difficulty in Sc
curing as great an amount of water as
is desired The nature of the soils in
Florida has necessitated a different
procedure in the application of water,
making the use of surface furrow
systems undesirable in some sections.
Irrigation is also a newer practice in
Florida than in the West, and there is
little accumulated experience on
which to draw.
The nature, cost, and suitability of
the various irrigation systems in re-
lation to Florida's soils, climate, and
conditions are discussed in the report,
and number of specific suggestions
ere made. The report is published as
U. S. Department of Agriculture Bull
letin No. 462.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
Maybe Blessing in Disguise.

"Thcrc's no great loss without some
small gain" says the rroverb, which
may apply to the mater of citrus
production in Florida. The recent
freeze damaged many of the trees
and the growers sustained a heavy
loss in sorlI parts of the State but a
part of this loss may be offset by
better and cleaner trees and better
fruit next season. However, it all
depends, says J. R. Watson, entomol-
ogist to the University Of Florida ex-
pertinent station.
If the grove owner is discouraged
and does not take prompt and proper
care of his trees, the freeze will not
only fail to be blessing, but it's dam
aging effect will be multiplied. Many
of the trees have shed their leaves
These leaves are breeding places for
whitefy and the fly will be killed if
the leaves are raked up and burned
or if they are spread out so that they
will become thoroughly dry. The
purple scale is found on the leaves
and the twigs. If the twigs are fro
zen back they should be pruned away
and destroyed. Every wound made
in pruning should be treated with
some antiseptic. By doing all OF
this work carefully, your grove may
be in better shape for another year
than if the freeze had not come.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
To Advertise The Town.

At the last meeting of the V. l. A.
the members decided that town ad-
vertisement in the Federation Edition
of the Tampa Times would be of ben
eft to Crescent City. Accordingly, a
special committee Of one was appoint
ed to learn if the citizens generally
would be interested in such an adver-
tisemcnt to the extent of contribu-
ting small amounts to cover cost Of
such an advertisement. The commit
tee found ready and generous response
to her requests, which were highly ap-
preciatcd. The advertisement was
composed and arranged by Mr.. Til
linghast, and Crescent City will feel
proud of her corner of this edition of
the Tampa Times. An account of
the V. |. A. moving picture business,
with cuts of the buildings will also
appear in this edition of the Tampa
Times. Copies will be on sale at a
time and place to be announced later.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
Tennis Club Entertainment.

Under the patronage of Mrs. }
Fairfield Carpenter, members OF the
Crescent City Tennis Club presented
the comedy, "The Sleeping Car" by
William Dean Howells, before rec
ord audience at the theater on Friday
evening of last week. This with a
pretty musical program by Miss Her
long and Mrs. Cleo Gautier, and some
shadow, and moving (living) pictures,
the latter representing fashionable life
at Palm Beach and elsewhere, made
up most enjoyable evening.
The cast of characters in the COM
edy was made up of Miss Margaret
Hubbard, Miss Tillinghast, Mr.. J. S.
Wheatley, Mr.. G. w. Seaton, Mr.. w.
F. Glynn, Mr.. C. 0. Chamberlin, Mr.
Harry Dobbs and Mr.. J. Fairfield
Carpenter.
Those appearing in the moving pic
lures were Misses R. Herlong, Annie
Burton, Nellie Hubbs, Tichenor, Mrs.
7. j. lies and Mr.. Henry Cash, while
those represented in the Shadow Pic
lures were Miss Ruth Herlong, and
Messrs. j. F. Carpenter and G. w.
Seaton, with a recitation by Miss Poh-
lemus.
1t was at this entertainment that
the tournament cups, contested for
during the recent tennis club tourna-
ment, were presented to the winners
by Mr.. Chas. A. Gowen. The cups
were all donated by Mrs. Carpenter
They were awarded as follows:
Ladies' Single-Miss Pohlemus.
Mems Singles-Harold Harris.
Ladies' Doubles-Miss Herlong and
Miss Tillinghast.
Mems Doubles-Mr. ]. S. Wheatley
and Mr. Harold Harris.
Mixed Doubles-Miss Tillinghast
and Mr.. Harold Harris.
The entertainment was one of the
most delightfully."- amusing seen in
Crescent City in many year.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
FLUNG UP FROM THE SEA.
Birth of the BososIof Group of the
Aleutian Islands.

The first of the Bogoslof group of the
Aleutian islands was born in the year
1906.
There was great convulsion in the
Bering sea about twenty-five miles
north of Unalaska, and an island ap-
peared above the surface of the stormy
waters. This islet, which rose to a
height of nearly 5000 feet above sea
level, was christened Bogoslof by the
Russians, who then owned Alaska. 1t
remained solitary and alone until 1882,
when another volcanic eruption In the
sea was followed by the birth Of an
other island near the first.
For two years the new island was the
scene Of an active eruption. Then it
cooled gradually and, like the first islet,
became the home of seals and sea lions
and the breeding grounds for sea birds.
The third of the Bogoslof group was
born In 1906. The baby" was smaller
than its elder sister, being about a
third of mile in diameter and with an
altitude of some GOO feet, but the fol-
lowing year another convulSion of ma
ture resulted in nearly doubling its.
area.
Since then several other islands havel
been born in various parts of the Aleu-
tian chain.-Chicago Journal.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
LIKE AN ANCIENT FORT.
Mexico's Spiked Mountain a Curious
Geological Freak.

One of the most remarkable geOlog-
situated near Pachuca, which presents
the appearance at a distance Of being
covered with spikes. The sides Of the
mountain are closely studded with
stone columns or palisades. These col
umns are five feet to twelve feet long
and as large around as an average
mans body.
1t is a remarkable uplift Of nature,
which has the appearance, however, Of
being the handiwork of human beings.
One side Of the mountain is almost
perpendicular and the stone columns
protrude from the surface at right
angles, forming an impressive picture.
Pachuca is one of the most noted
mining districts in Mexico and it is
said by geOlogistS that this remarkable
spiked mountain is out of keeping with
the remainder of the formation Of the
mineraliZed region.
The stone is as hard as flint and has
withstood the elements for ages. The
spikes form a natural battlement that
makes the mountain appear from
distance like some ancient fort.
The mines of the Pachuca district
are situated not far from this wonder
full freak of nature, but the forma-
ton encountered in their respective
underground workings isSbf an entire
IV djffarant kind from that of tho
palisade. Weekly.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
An Authors Odd Aversion.

The "stoic" meal had attractions for
Edward Fitzgerald, who, among his
other peculiarities, hated to see people
enjoying their food. On one occasion,
after man had finished a glass of
wine in his company and gone out of
the room, Fitzgerald remarked with
disgust: Did you notice how he took
up his glass? l am sure he likes it.
Bahw Fitzgerald himself, according
to his biographer, \. c. Benson, "lived
practically on bread and fruit, most
ly apples and pears, even a turnip,
with sometimes cheese or butter and
milk puddings. But he was not a
bigoted vegetarian. To avoid an ap-
pea,rance of singularity he would eat
meat at other houses and provided it in
plenty for his guests. But the only
social meal he cared to Join in was
"tea, pure and simple, with bread and
butter"
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
Plant Snap Beans in March.

If your garden has a light, we'll
drained fertile soil, snap beans should
do well in it. AS they require only
sixty days from the time of planting
to bear fruit, they come at time
when they can be taken care of with
out neglecting other crops. Besides
that, they are legumes and will add
much nitrogen to the soil.
Plant snap beans in rows or hills,
says w. L. Floyd of the University
of Florida college of agriculture. CuI-
tivate them frequently but shallow
and do not cultivate them when the
leaves are wet. If the plants turn
yellow, apply a small amount of nj
trate of soda. Some of the favorite
varieties are Refugee, Stringless and
Red and Black Valentine.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02

To write single letter of the alpha
bet, 1t is roughly estimated, requires
from 100000 to 100000 distinct proc
esses. all of which are controlled and
directed by the mind. To make the
letter o, for instance, takes but Sec
ond, yet II all the mental processes In
volved had to be performed conscious
" years would be consumed In the
performance. First, the making Of the
o is willed in the brain, setting In mo-
ton the activities Of thousands Of cells
in the hearing areas, the seeing areas.
the speech motor areas and the muscu-
lar motor areas. Hundreds Of nerve
threads connecting these cells with va
rious cells and nerve threads In TIA
brain are set to work to organize the
movement, while other nerve centers
attend to the business of furnishing
the requisite amount of blood. As
result, the spinal centers are actuated
and finally the smaller nerves In tn
fingers direct the forming Of the o.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02

A sartorial authority says that the
custom of dressing for dinner began
with the Romans. 1t was a simpler
procedure than at present. A loose
robe of fine material was donned for
the evening meal, preferably at home.
but in cases where guests came from Il
distance to the home of the host he
kept supply of dinner clothes on hand
for the use of his guests who came un-
provided
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
LAWYERS Way.

81 can't understand why those two
lawyers call it a deed Of trust"
"Why not?"
"From the care with which they are
drawing it up it is quite evident that
they don't trust each other."-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph-
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
SCHOOL TEACHER
Wards Off Nervous Break Down

Alburtis, Pa.-"I am a teacher in the
public schools, and l got into very ner-
vous, rundown condition. 1 could not
sleep and had no appetite. was tired
all the time. My sister asked me to try
Vinol. 1 did so, and within week my
appetite improved and could sleep all
night and now feel well and strong"
Rosa M. KELLER, Alburtis, Pa.
We guarantee Vinel, which contains
beef and cod liver peptones, iron and
manganese peptonstes, and glycero-
phosphates for rundown conditions,
Ackerman-Stewart Drug Co.. Palatka.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
CITY NEWS

Mrs. W. A. Russell spent Tuesday
in Palatka.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mccormick with
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Williams as
guests, mode motor trip to south
Florida POINTS last Saturday, remain
ing away over Sunday.
Mrs. S. B. Shaw and Mrs. Trout
are operating nice restaurant with
meals at popular prices at the corner
Of Central avenue and Park street.
They should do good business.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
SALE-The Pratt cottage and

SALE-The Pratt cottage and
House has city water and
plumbing, is completely fur
including dishes and bedding.
as about $50 bearing trees,
n the best of condition. Should
i between three and four hun
ses Of fruit the coming season.
did chance to obtain an ideal
lome resldy to occupy that will
!. than self supporting. For
!. particulars write, PORTER
ePONT, Care of Pierpont Mfg.
annah, Ga. eow,tf
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
TY PRIMARY NOTICE.

.eting of the white registered
'' of the town of Crescent City,
III be held in the Council room
ay, March I'd, 1917, at 1880 p.
the purpose of nominating
tes for the several town offices
tied for at the ensuing munich
ton. Don't forget the time
ace.
X. BORSON,
L. C. PRESTON,
Committee.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
Wholesale.

Wholesale.
"Your husband is worse? Did you
forget the mediciner
$50 as not to forget It I gave him
the whole bottle at once."-Browning's
Magazine.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02

-SALE-Late Model Overland;
light and self-starter; like
so fine Bred Horse, Stanhope
and hand made Harness.
]. H. CAMPBELL,
Crescent City, Fla.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02

lISHED HOUSE-To Rent,
for two families. Enquire
>hattIck, Crescent City, Fla.
3-2-2t.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
Soft Answer.

Soft Answer.
/, don't you think I have worn
+ Of shoes long enough"
lear; II they were long enough
uldn't have had those corns."-
q Post.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02

ueht to call in reason, like a
gstcian, a. q help in misfortune.
stus.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-03-02
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-30
BETHEL

A daughter was born Oct. p at The
sanatorium to Rev. and Mrs. Will c
Harvey
Mrs. Ellen kittredge has been confined
to. her bed by illness for a week.
Miss Adeline Chambcrlin completed
her SD year last sunday
Roy TewR sbury has bought from Guy
Wilson. administrator Of the estate Of
the late Ellen lByam Tewksbury, the
so-ealled Ransom Granger farm.
+. l. Bass has harvested his first crop
Of ginseng. amounting TO about -
pounds. from his enclosure 40 by 50
feet
Mrs. g. NJ Owen and Miss Margaret
owen went Saturday for a weeks visit
in Boston.
Rev W H. Rider II Essex. Mass. has
been visiting at z. z. Burnetts
A. lee Csdy shipped = carload Of pots-
toes to Boston last Friday.
: l.. Abbott shipped a carload Of ap-
piles yesterday, paying 90 cents hun
drcd at thecsr
At the Woman's club meeting held
Yesterday At Mrs. Guy Wilson's Mrs.
D. T. Carney sang two solos
Rising star grange held an old fash
.oned sociabie AZ r. scom theatre last
evening. which vas well attended and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-30
YOUR SICK CHILD
is CONSTIPATED!
LOOK AT TONGUE
If Cross, Feverish or Bilious, Give cali
fornia Syrup of
Figs"

No matter what ails your child a gen,
tie, thorough laxative should always be
the first treatment given.
If your little one is out -of-sorts, half
sick, isn't resting, eating and acting nat.
urally-look, mother! see if tongue is
coated This IS a sure sign that its little
stomach, liver and bowels are clogged
with waste When cross, irritable, fe-
verish, stomach sour, breath bad or has
stomach ache diarrhaa, sore throat, full
of cold, give a teaspoonful of California
Syrup of Figs" and in few hours all
the constipated poison undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of its
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a well, playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" because
it never fails to cleanse the little ones
liver and bowels and sweeten the stom-
ach, and they dearly love its pleasant
taste. Full directions for babies, chill
dren of all ages and for grown ups
printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask
your druggist for bottle of California
Syrup of Figs; then see that it is made
by the California Fig Syrup Company
ADV.