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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20
DIARRHOEA
Quickly Cured by
WAKEFIELD'S
Blackberry Balsam

Wakefeld's Blackberry Balsam has
been the surest and safest remedy for
Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cholera Infan-
tum and Cholera Morbus for 70 years.
While it is quick and positive in its
action, it is unlike other remedies IN
that it is harmless and does not con-
stipate. 1t simply checks the trouble
and puts the stomach and bowels IN
their natural, regular condition. OF
the millions of bottles that have been
sold, never has a case been reported
to the manufacturer where a cure
was not effected when directions were
followed, even after other remedies
had failed. Every home should have
bottle or more on hand ready for sud
den attacks. Full size bottle, 35c or 3
for $1.00 everywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20
LEG PIERCED BY
BULLETS OF THE
ENEMYINBATTLE
Sergeant Roy Pickup Writes to
Mother Telling OF Wounds
Received in Action.
EXPECTS RAPID RECOVERY
Fred Jacobsen Also Hit in Arm
While Serving With Marine
Corps Overseas.

Although his leg is filed with
small holes from the shells of the
Germans. Sergeant Roy Pickup, son
of Mrs. Mary Pickup. laos Third
avenue. retains a cheerful spirit
sri anticipates his rapid recovery
and return TO the battle line.
Word Of his being wounded was
received by his mother late SatUr-
6av. No official announcement of
MS injury has yet been announced
BY the war department in the cas-
uaIty lists issued at Washington.
In a letter written by him-in a
hospital back OF the trenches on
Ju.v IS he assumes that his mother
would know of his injury prior to
receiving his letter, stating that the
war department advises parents Of
auv injuries TO their sons by tele-
graph before issuing Ehe names in
tie public lists
Sergeant Pickup was with the
first troops TO land in France with
General Pershius. He enlisted in
the regular army in Chicago about
three Years ago. and was sent over
seas directly after war was deelar-
e. between this country and Ger
many. After seeing service in the
trenches he was detailed for a time
10 duty in the United States and
passed through Rock Island on May
q Of this year. He later was re-
turned TO action in France.
Sergeant Pickup's letter to his
F.-- fr7 mort Is -1nEDTaI
Il am in hospital now and will
he for few weeks. All I have to
do is to have someone bring me my
food, and sleep 10 or is hours a
day. I am letting a few holes in
my leg heal up.
I expect by the time you receive
this you viii have been notified by
the war department that I have
been WOUNDED II Will come by
wire, so don't be surprised when
you get telegram The wounds
? received do not amount TO much
and I viii be cut Of the hospital
within a short time. They are in
my legs but only through the
feshy parts and all of them are
small holes. so they Will heal fast
~ -tf-4 n e a e bLL TIE IlON e Ut III
the trenches. do not be surprised or
worried If you do not hear from me
regularly. for lots of times we get No
material and sometimes the mail ser
vice IS tied up and it might be two
months or more between letters, so
do not think that anything is wrong
and remember you viii be notified
before the list is published.
Enjoys Bed.
The first night I got into the
hospital and got into one OF those
Inc spring cots l sure did some
sleeping for it was the first United
States bed that I have seen in more
than q year"
Fred Jacobsen. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Z. Jacobsen. SOB Elev-
enth street, in a letter 10 his par
ents, tells Of being slightly wound
Cd while serving with the marine
corps in France, July 10. Saying
that he hoped to be back in the
trenches he writes a cheerful let
ter. although his left arm is pierced
with q hole from a Hun bullet His
name has not appeared on the cas-
ualty lists to date. Jacobsen en-
tered the trenches for the first time
June 9. his 21st birthday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20
COX FAMILY IN
YEARS REUNION
Fifteenth Annual Affair Takes
Place at CampbeII's Island To-
morrow for Day.

Tomorrow the Cox Family Reun-
ion association, will hold its 18th
annual gathering at Campbell's Is
land. Fully 100 members Of the as
sociation are expected TO attend.
The association is composed Of the
members Of the Cox family. de-
scendants OF Joseph and Mary Cox.
who were pioneer settlers In this
section Of the county. This couple
came here in 1896 from Indiana.
when the county was great
prairie, stretching TO the four cor
ners as far as the eye could reach.
For fifteen years II has been the
custom Of the family 10 assemble
from far and near at the scenes Of
their ancestors. Their meeting
place has always been at Campbell's
island, for although Joseph and
Mary Cox never lived at that loca-
tiCn, they resided in Hampton town
ship, which is close by.
An all day picnic will be the oc-
casion for the reunion. II viii be-
gin at 10 o'clock in the morning,
all members planning 20 be pres
ent at that time. A social time viii
be held in the morning, a getting to-
rether after a years absence. At
noon all will sit down to a picnic
dinner laid on a long table under
the trees. At the conclusion of the
meal a business session will be
held Charles Cox of New York,
the president. and oldest member
Of the association. will have charge
Plans will be made for the coming
year. and the executive committee
will disclose the program 10 be fol-
lowed for the conclusion Of the day.
The committee is as follows. Miss
Lillian Cox, Rock Island, chairman;
c. c. Cox, Hampton. Ill; Daisee
Cox, Alpha, Ill; Mrs. Gladys Gen
try, Rio, Ill; J. J. Cox, Moline, and
F. N. Cox, East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20
GRANT EXTENSION
TO BLANK FILERS

Revised form No. 707, capital
stock or excise tax return has not
been received as yet by the colIec-
tor of the fifth Illinois district at
peoria. Ill. but will be mailed to all
corporations liable for such return
together with regulations thereon
and instructions for making same
I'd properly. as soon as received.
The commissioner Of internal
revenue has granted an additional
extension or until Sept 30 for the
fling of such returns without pen
atty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20
MAP SHOWING CHANGES IN BATTLEFRONT

CThe line in white shows the
present battlefront. In Picardy the
white line has been advanced until
Roye, the main German strong
hold on that front, is enveloped on
three sides. Down between the
Disc and Aisne the French today
repeated their attack of yesterday
on a -1O-mile front in which they
gained two more miles. The light
shaded portion between the two
white lines shows the gains made
so far by the French in this sec
tori
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20
PROMOTED TO MAJOR.

Camp Grant. ILL.,. Aug. 2Q.-Cap-
tain George A. Padden, J36 Sher-
dan road. Chicago. and Captain
Thomas g. TroxeI of Highland
Park. both Of tile Three Hundred
torTE-seegui regiment, have been
promoted 10 major. It is under
stood both VIII receive assignments
outside The regiment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20

investment in future earning power
is concerned.
Il should like to ask all those
contemplating high school work
please to see the local papers of
Thursday, Aug. %, for announce
ments regarding registration, etc.
To those employed during the day,
opportunity will be given to regis
ter during the evening on the days
and hours to be announced later"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20
ON TWO SHIPS SINK: SAFE.

Boston. Aug. 20.-Captain Evans
Of the British ship Penistone, who
was made a prisoner by submarine
commander after sinking the ship,
later released, picked up by the
Norwegian ship San Jose which was
later sunk by the same submarine.
arrived here with members OF the
latter ships crew.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20
STR REPORTFD SINK.

Pans, aug. 20, lHaVas Agency.
News papers Of Oporto, Portugal
report that an unidentified steamer,
outbound from Bordeaux. sunk a
submarine near the Spanish coast.
There are no details Of the Incl
dent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20
NANING CANDIDATES.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 20.-Nebras-
ka electors are voting today 10 Sc
-ect parry nominees who are TO
make the political race in the fall
election TOR The United States SEN
ale, the lower house Of congress,
the govern0rship and other state
Offices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20
WINS FIRST PRIZE
FOR PONY EXHIBIT
(Snecial to The ArgusO

Especial to The Argus)
Springfield, Ill, Aug. 20.-Earl
Divon of New Boston. Ill, won first
prize for Shetland pony pairs at the
great horse show at the Illinois
state fair here last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20
RED CROSS


stone Root and Buchu Compound
OF unexcelled value for the treat
meut OF kidney diseases. Pains in
the back and burning sensations are
symptoms Of kidney troubles, which
are quickly overcome by use of this
remedy. This and more than one
Hundred other Rcd Cross Rem edies
sold and guaranteed by A j. R1ess,
Hugh Y. Burt. Charles J. Strate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-20

Polishes, Beardsley's.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
EASY TO SEE HIS ERROR
Yankee at Once Perceived Why Eng.
ishman Had Failed in His Eek
pertinent With Fog Bricks"

Recently an American was showing
nm English friend about the capital.
"Our government is very econom
ical," said the American. "When we've
an extra thick fog they suck it into Il
big clstern and convert 1t into paint
for buildings"
Really" said the Britisher. Talk
Ing about fogs reminds me that my
brother invented a machine for com
pressing fogs into bricks, and one thick
November day he turned out enough
material to build country house.
"Yes, he did He moved into this
new house the next April, and was a
happy man for two weeks. until one
morning he found himself, also his
family. lying out on the cold, damp
ground in company with some bits of
furniture and some miscellaneous join
cry. The house had gone, but II was
the thickest morning ever seen In those
parts. OF course, you can guess what
had happened In the night those fog
bricks had somehow got back into their
original element.
well" drawled the Yankee. II
reckon yer rel'tlve ought to have glazed
those brlcks."-London Tit,Bits.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
TOWN FATHERS KEPT BUSY
Municipal Authorities of Danzig, Ger
many Seem to Have Had Hand
In About Everything.

FrauleIn Gertrude Banner In the
diary which she contributes to Die
llllfe, quotes the following from an
official memorandum issued at Danzig:
THE town deals In coal, babies
sOOthers, methylated spirits and petro-
leum, old clothes and wooden sOles /;
1t fattens pigs and geese and breeds
fowls ana rabbits; II cooks dinner and
supper every day for many thousands
of people; 1t provides labor and horses,
distributes prizes for horse breeding
and places orders for army supplies; it
estimates the harvest and counts the
cattle, extracts fat from bone, and
sells vegetables and fruit in certain
shops; II dries vegetables and makes
saGsages; It allots land for potato and
vegetable growing, and itself cutivates
land; 1t collects or organizes the col
lection of nettles and fruit stones; Il
buys wood In Germany and In the oc-
cupled territory: X Kills beasts and
makes jam, examines applications for
leave from the front and provides the
farmers with manure; IL reylses the
prices of bread, matches. meat, boots
and various foods. catches fish, and
supplies machinery; It collects copper
aluminium and brass and It distributes
sugar for jam making. and regulates
the feeding Of sick persons aud ba-
hics."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
That After Effect.

From the observations of a cynic.)
! saw dog after a cat. l saw n cat
after a rat. l saw n young man after
my daughter. saw my neighbor after
the almighty dollar. / looked ut the
mfnitesimal bit of change | received
from that same dollar after buying a
dozen eggs. l heard the plant of the
wife after her husband got home at =
a. m. heard one of these after-dinner
speakers. l am fed up on this after
the-war stuff. l heard of workman
after higher wages. The preacher
tries to scare me about this after life.
/ saw a boy take after his father.
saw another fellow after my job and |
saw chap the morning after the night
before. | don't need to see the
kaiser after the war to convince me
that this life is just one blanllety blank
thing after another. - Indianapolis
Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The Comeback" man was really never
down-and-out. His weakened condition
because of overwork, lack of exercise, inn
proper eating and living demands stimula-
ton to satisfy the cry for health-giying
appetite and the refreshing sleep essential
to strength. GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil
Capsules, the National Remedy of Holland,
will do the work. They are wonderful.
Three of these capsules each day will put
a man on his feet before he knows it,
whether his trouble comes from uric acid
poisoning, the kidneys, gravel or stone in
the bladder, stomach arrangement or other
ailments that befall the overzealous Amer
lean. The best known, most reliable rem
edy for these troubles is GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules This remedy has
stood the test for more than 200 years
since its discovery in the ancient labora.
tories in Holland. 1t acts directly and
gives relief at once Don't wait until you
are entirely down-and-out but take them
today. Your druggist will gladly refund
your money if they do not help you. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box, three sizes.
They are the pure, original, imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules ADV.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
This Man No Wanderer.

Fifty years in one job is not COM
mon thing these days, but that is the
splendid record Of a man at Tam
worth, New South Wales, who was "A
collar-maker for fifty-one years. lie
swept ont the Methodist church week
~ for fifty years. has been in the
choir for forty years, and in the town
band forty years. lie Is now seventy
years old. and Is stlll working and like
~ TO be so.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
RELIABLE PRESCRIPTION
FOR THE KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney. liver and bladder medi.
cine.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp Root is a strengthening medi.
cine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad.
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp Root has stood the test Of years.
It is sold by all druggists on its merit and
It should help you. No other kidney medi.
cine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper-Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
His Chance.

The teacher was teaching the mean
ing of some new words. Among them
was the word monopoly" She told
of the monopolies Of Eliznbeth's reign
and then Of some of the present day.
Then TO make sure that every one I'M
derstood It she decided to make more
specific example.
"Jaliie"-she turned to the son of n
pawnbroker-"suppose that there was
a great snow on the ground and that
all the sleds this town held be-
longed to your father Whit would
he then have?'
Jakies eyes grew bright and his
voice eager as he flashed back the an.
swer: "A chance to make lot Of
money
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Some Difference.

Jack Barrymore, the actor was in
group who were cracking conun-
drums, when he asked: "Now, you
fellows seem very clever ut such
things, SO tell me what is the differ
ence between a mosquito and an ele-
plant"
1.-THE difference" asked one.
ayes" answered Barrymore.
They all gave IT up, when the actor.
walking away, said:
"Their shape"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Prospective Disappointment.

"Yassum !" said Sister Maudie Wad.
dies. yves done whipped de Ger
mans. Nah husband is over dar, and
| reckon he made a hand mt 1t. |
s'pects when dat black man gifts home
he'll be so puffed up he'll think he can
whup me, Right den and dar he's
gwine to 'skiver dat / amt no Ger
man."-Kansas City Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19

Women all over the world realize more
and more that their work at home helped
the men at the Front. II involved
great sacrifices. hard work and unusual
physical strength, Women at home
should study nursing for the home A good
way 10 learn is to ask your druggist for .
copy or send soc TO publisher Of the
Medical Adviser" G63 Main St., Buffalo,
N. Y. and get a copy Of their ! 900 page
book bound in cloth, with chapters on
First Aid. Taking Care of the Sick or
Wounded, Physiology. Hygiene, Anato-
my, Sex Problems, Mother and Babe.
NOBODY man or woman, can do good
work when health is impaired. If
woman is nervous or has dizzy spells.
suffers from awful pains at regular or ir.
regular intervals she should turn to a tonic
made up Of herbs, and without alcohol,
which makes weak women strong and sick
women we'll It is DR.. Picrce's Favorits
Prescription. Send DR.. Pierce, Buffalo,
N. Y, 10 cents for trial package.
Troy Center, Wis.--"This is to certify
that have used DR.. Plerces Favori.e Pre-
scription and found it very beneficial. A
few years ago / suffered general break
down ! got very weak and thin-just felt
miserable all over. | began taking Favor
lite Prescription and in six months | was
entirely well | also gave 1t TO my daugh-
ter when she was about is years old tor
general weakness and il brought her out
IN fine condition ! am great believer IN
this medicine and recommend IL 70 women
who are ailing Mrs q. kehoe.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
His Motber,s ACCOMPLISHMENT

Theodore, aged four was visiting
relatives in the country. He stood
watching his aunt preparing to light
the kitchen fire. and observing his in
terest, she inquired If his mother. too.
burned wood.
NO" he answered dejectedly. "she
don't burn wood" Then his eyes
lighted up and he added trumphantly,
but she burns the dinner sometimes y
-Harper's Magazine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Dlscovered-A New State.

Francis was sitting mt the table dllI-
gently studying his next days geog-
raphy lesson. After porting over the
map of the United States for some
time he turned to mother with the
question:
where is the state Of lnnocence?"
What do you mean child" mother
asked IN establishment.
We'll" explained Francis, "the
teacher told us today that Adam aud
Eve was born in the state of limo
cence, but | can't find It on this map"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19

Nothing better than Cutlcura Soap
daily and Ointment as needed to make
the complexion clear, scalp clean and
hands soft and white. For free sam
pies address "Cutlcura, Dept. X, Bos-
ton" Sold by druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.--Ady.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
A Fine Comb. Maybe.

"Oh, you should have seen Myrtle
last night" exclaimed big sister gush-
ingly. "She had her hair done up
just 100 sweet for anything"
Maybe she used a honey comb on
It," said the irresponsible small
brother.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
ConNinn Their Eldera-

Robert and Harold had been angry
AZ each other for several days. One
day they arrived home from school
arm III arm and when Robert was ques-
TONED as to his sudden change Of
heart, he explained: ME and Harold
signed an armistce this morning"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
aNuf sedn

The following sign appeared recent.
Is on the door of Baltimore bust.
ness establishment
Store CLOSED during alterations"
The name Of the firm is Casey &
Cohen.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
No Wonder.

The Burglars Sweetheart-Ya say
yer man is a safe robber?
The Yeggman's Wfe--Oh, he says
he's safe, but | keep tellin' him they'll
git him one Of these fine nights.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
HnW's This 2

We offer $4,000 for any case of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is taxi
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 75c Testimonials free
F. ]. Cheney s. Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Navy Uses More Nessels.

There are now four times as many
vessels IN naval service as year ago.
The estimated pay Of officers and men
in the navy for the first year of war
was $125, 100000
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19

Make 1t your liferule to stamp your
best upon everything that goes through
your hands.-Dr. Orison SWEET Marden
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
His Position.

"An ounce of pluck is worth a ton
of luck"
"Still. If | had luck coming my way
by the ton l wouldn't do any kicking"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Cheerful elver.

Are you &c king presents this
year," "Yes: ! expect to kin about
forty friendships"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
Ever Meet Herr

whats her favorite amusement?"
"Telling other people how i'll she is"
New York Herald.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19

Egypt Is producing fuel gas from
vegetable refuse.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19

Keep clean inside as well az outside by taking
a gentle laxative at least once a week such
Doctor Plerce's Pleasant Pellets. Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19

W. N. U. MILWAUKEE,. NO. 5t-i9is
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-12-19
important TO Moth ers

NTTIPVT EuFII " WVUETIWFU
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CAST0RIA. that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that It
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12

Dreamers and poets often see far
into the future and dreams come true
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the poet
wrote the following lines about seven
ty-fye years ago:
THE possible destiny of the United
States OF America as a nation Of a
hundred million of free men, stretch
ius from thp Atlantic to the Pacific
lhng under the laws of Alfred and
speaking the language of Shakespeare
and Milton is an august conception
Today America reaches far beyond
the limits set above while her men,
women and children are more than
one hundred million. Her moral and
mental greatness are far greater, how
ever than her stretch of territory and
her millions of people
America today standing for democ-
racy fair play and the rights of the
individual, is bigger and grander
even than the poet saw in a bright
vision