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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
20 QUESTIONS TO
Be PUT TO MEN IN
NEW REGISTRATION

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Nen be
tween IS and A who register under
the new manpOweT bill are required
TO furnish personal information
much more varied and extensive
than has been secured from regis
trants of military ages in previous
cnrouments, a synopsis of the reg
lstratiOn card prepared by the pro-
vost marshal general shows. 1t will
carry 20 separate questions.
4 number of the questions which
the new registrants must answer
deal with citizenship and the regis
tration card viii fully define ma
tivity OF each man, the information
presumably assisting in applying
military service regulations OF al
led nations to their nationals.
Exact occupation, status and
place Of employment, and names Of
employers also are demanded. As
q final point, the card requires
names and addresses Of nearest rel
atiyes, and place where the regis
trant ordinarily receives mail This
is desired to eliminate the difficult
ties that local exemption boards
have had in keeping in touch with
men registered in their districts.
Registration certificates slightly
different in form but in substance
from those issued to registrants be-
tween the ages of q and 81 Will be
given TO men who register under
the extended age limits The cards
viii be blue and will measure 21s
by inches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
GIVE DOUBLE PAY
TO WORKERS WHO
REM AIN AT POSTS

Under orders sent out from the
Office of the chief OF ordnance re
Gently, bulletins have been issued
at Rock Island arsenal explaining
to the workers the plan under
which the government expects &c
increase the production of war ma
terials.
The plan gives to the workers
the opportunity of securing double
pay if they do not take their vaca-
tons and stay on the job for the
duration of the war.
Many Of the workers have al
ready taken advantage Of this lib
eraI treatment on the part of the
authorities and hundreds have ex-
pressed their determination to
stick to the job.
Under the plan it will be neces-
sary for the workers to notify
their foreman when they expect to
take vacation time and he will re-
port it to the time division. The
extra pay will then be given on the
last pay of the month following,
which means that it will be paid
on the eighth day of the second
month following.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
PROVES FIRST TO
ENLIST WERE ALL
THEY ARE CALLED

Washing tOn.-When the first cali
to war came in the United States
in 1917. the men who hurried foF-
ward 10 enlist were called he
roes." Naturally the name was ap-
piled simply because of the prid a
that nation takes in the man who
hastens to volunteer. However.
one instance has just come to light.
testifying TO The fact that these
volunteers were heroes in action as
well as intent. For instance:
Recently a list of rs United
States marines was sent into ma
rine corps headquarters, specifying
various acts Of bravery achieved
by the Devil dogs" in the capture
of BOuresches. It was one OF
many such lists which are con
coming across the ocean.
And out of that list of rs heroes.
SIS were found TO have enlisted
within three months after war was
declared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
GASOLINE RULE
SOLVED BY ONE
Suggests That Automobiles Be TAX
en- to Davenport Saturday Night
by Sunday Tourists.
CAN THEN BE USED SUNDAY
Hundreds Hear of Plan and Indicate
That They VIII Use Method
to Secure Sabbath Rides,

Considerable comment, has been
made by Rock Island motor car
owners regarding the new request
issued by the fuel administration
which asks that all motor vehicles,
motor boats and motorcycles be
abandoned on Sunday so as to con-
serve on the present supply Of gas
oline.
This will mean that the streets
of Rock Island will be void of the
usual motor" activity on Sunday
and each Sabbath to follow.
Not wanting to go against the
fuel administration wishes in vio-
lating the fuel administration re-
quest, / will gladly place my car
in the garage Saturday night and
there it Will remain until Monday
morning, zone patriotic Rock Island
motor car owner said today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
SOLD IN SLAVERY
WHEN YOUNG; NOW
IS u. S. EMPLOYE

The life of Milton Howard, vet
eran negro employee at Rock Island
arsenal, now shop tender under c.
L hasten, foreman. has been
crowded with more unusual expert
enCeS than the average lifetime Of
the most adventurous.
When he was five years old he
was carried of during the night by
kidnapers taken south and sold into
slavery Later he fought for the
cause OF the union, was wounded
twice in battle and injured in an aC-
cident After the war, while work
ing at the arsenal. he saved the life
OF General D. W Flagler, then
commandant here, from drowning,
after risking his life in the icy Wa
tiers of the Mississippi river.
Milton was born in Muscatine
county, Iowa, more than 20 years
ago At the time he was kidnapped,
his father and mother, a brother
and sister were carried away with
him. When the Civil war broke out.
he was in MacGregoT, Iowa, and i'm
mediately enlisted with the union
forces.
During the course Of the war he
served in the battles of Arkansas
Post, St Charles, Moon Lake and
Big Greek. In the battle of Big
Creek he was wounded twice, re-
eeiving a musket ball in the thigh
and a buckshot wound in the head
Later he was also injured when a
gun carriage from the heavy artil-
lery ran over his right leg. All
three injuries still bear their
marks, the injury to the limb stflI
bothering him at frequent intervals
After the war he came to work at
Rock Island arsenal and has been
employed here since.
At the time he distinguished him
self by saving the life of General
FlagIer the latter had been skat-
ing at the Moline POOL when he fell
through the ice. He brought the
cOmmandant TO shore after the lat
ter had been in the water three
quarters of an hour.
When Milton first came here the
old confederate prison barracks
were still standing. He helped to
rae some Of these buildings. and
also took part in the work of re-
hurying some of the union soldiers
at the arsenal cemetery.
Although OF advanced age. and
after many years OF service. Milton
still works daily. His home is at
4l2 East Thirteenth street. Daven-
port. He is known by hundreds of
island workers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28

Seeks Information Regarding NIL
itary Training in Rock Island
High School,

Although r. g. Fisher. superb,
tendent OF Rock Island uublic
school has made repeated requests
to washington FOR information con-
corning military training In
schools and colleges. he has al vol,
received no definite word. His lasf
appeal was made to the admtant
general Of the United States arroy
from whom he expects an angwor
soon. As far az can be ascertaines
the government is opposed h,
granting permission 10 boys nnfs-
is years to take this training. sna
If such is the case il Will not hi
advisable TO conduct such tralnlng
in the high schools There are faW
boys still in the high school aftas
they reach the age Of Is. So for hi.
reason military training there will
benefit very few
1t is the opinion Of Mr.. Fisher
that ali boys in high school, whetb.
er their age falls below or above
this limit, should take the train
ing. and he Will do all in his power
to bling such a state about d
School opens next Tuesday. and
the superintendent hopes to bea-
definitely before that date so mar
proper plans can be made.
"Besco" sweeping compound
Beadrsley's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
GERMAN EMPRESS
WORSE AS HEART
BECOMES WEAKER

London. Aug. 28-The German
empress, who has been i'll for sew
eral days, has taken a turn for the
worse, according to q message re-
Ceived in Amsterdam from Dussel-
dorf and forwarded to the Ex-
change Telegraph company.
The message adds that her heart
displays increasing weakness.
Emperor William has not been
able to leave the bedside of his
wife. who is at the castle at Will
helmshohe. 1t is declared that no
bulletin on the empress condition
will be published, in order not 10
alarm the people.
Earlier reports received through
Amsterdam animated that the en-
press condition had improved.
WOODS QUITS REPUB. POST.
Washington, Aug. S.-Represen-
tative Frank p Woods of Iowa.
who failed for denomination. re-
signed as chairman of the Repub-
liCan congressional committee.
Besco brooms, Beardsley's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
FINAL
WORK TODRAFT
Exemption Board Getting Ready to
Register Older Men Early
in September.
REGISTRARS WILL VOLUNTEER
Clerks are Asked to Give Services
for Short Time-Exact Date
Not Decided.

Now that the draft law providing
for the registration of men between
the ages of 1S TO 21 and 81 to 45
has been passed, the local eXemp-
ton board is making final prepara-
lions to register 5000 men who are
believed will be affected under the
jurisdiction of the local board.
Volunteer registrars have been
asked for and the exemption Off
Gals are pleased with the way pa
triotic persons have responded Of
fering this service. Several WON
en- have volunteered and their SER
vices will be accepted. 1t is ex-
pected that between 100 and 175
registrars will be needed. Volun-
teer clerks are also wanted to aid
in arranging clerical matters d.
rectIy after the registration is
held.
Order Filing Cabinets.
The board has ordered So steel
QUESTIONABLE fling cabinets and
two card filing cases, which are to
be used in connection with the
work.
The exact date of the registra-
ton has not been decided on, but
it has been said that it will be eth
er Sept. or 7. Provost Marshal
General CrOwder is said to be in ia
yor of the registration being held
Sept. ).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
LOCAL MAN WILL
DOY. M. G. A. WORK

Clarke L. Swanson. 1895 Seven
teenth street, has received word to
report at New York Y. NJ. C. A.
work headquarters tomorrow.
Mr.. Swanson signed up for over
sea Y NJ. C. A. work more than
six weeks ago, at the local associ-
alton building. Since that time he
has been eagerly awaiting word
from headquarters concerning his
acceptance or rejection. He was
examined, and his enrolment card
sent first to Chicago and then to
New York.
A short time ago he was notified
of his acceptance and to arrange
for his passport, but no further
particulars were forwarded. ex-
cept that he was to do nothing in
preparation until further notice.
Mr.. Clarke has been employed
for several years by the Augustana
Book concern. He has resigned
his position and although he will
be unable to report for duty to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
BELGIAN OFFERS
ALLTOCOUNTRY
Has Five Sons in American and
Canadian Forces in Base
Hospital Wounded.
WRITES HE IS RECOVERING
Youngest Attempts to Enlist Twice
to Send Kaiser to Hell-He
Is Overseas.

At least one Rock Island Belgian
family is offering its all IN the pres
ent war.
Five sons of Mr. and Mrs. John
De Loose, First street and Eigh-
teenth avenue, are overseas help
ing the American and Canadian
forces to down kaiserism, which is
responsible for the present condi-
ton of Belgium and the suffering
of its inhabitants.
One son, Harry, is in a base hos
pitaI in France with a shell hole in
his left cheek, inflicted by a missile
of the Huns. He writes his par
ents that he is on the rapid road to
recovery and will soon be out and
in action again. He is serving with
the Canadians.
His four brothers, August, aged
"a, United States army; Emil G.,
is, United States army; Frank, 20,
Canadian army, and Charles, q,
are all overseas.
Charles enlisted in Des Moines,
Iowa. May %. He was the last of
the five brothers to enter service
and did so after he had written his
exemption board in Peoria, where
he was registered, saying that
he was too far down the list
and asked that his number be
given some cripple. 81 want TO go
to war" he said in his message.
His request was granted and he
entered service.
All Of the brothers were born in
Client. Belgium, which city was the
first to fall into the hands of the
Germans at the beginning OF the
world war.
The family moved to this country
l16 years ago. They left behind
them many relatives and friends
who are now dead.
Emil, the youngest of the broth
ers. told the recruiting officers that
he wanted to whip all hell out of
those dirty Germans" He enlisted
as soon as he became of legal age
Just as soon as he was old enough
TO understand a moving picture he
went to a movie show. He saw
cowboys. gun fights and bucking
bronchOs.
Runs Away.
He told the recruiting officers in
Des MOines. where he enlisted in
May of this year, that he wanted to
be a cowpuncher When he was
Is years old he ran away from home
and went west. That was a year
after the war started. He tried to
enlist, but was turned down be-
cause Of his age. He said that he
wanted to go to Belgium to Shout
der a gun beside his uncles, cousins
and friends
He said that his father received
several letters bringing news of
how more relatives had laid down
their lives to protect the homes in
Belgium, the women and the chill
dren.
II was told to wait" Emil said,
so I kept going west. I got me a
job on a ranch, where I learned to
ride any kind of a horse. Two
years later 7 again tried to enlist
and again I was turned down.
Il became of army age My
chance had come I built a pic
ture in my mind of how 7 was go
ing 10 ride a bucking broncho into
Berlin yelling, Give them Ger
mans hell" Emil passed every
examination perfectly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28

Another claimed he wanted to
obey the administration request,
but said it was a little tough" to
have TO abandon the "oId buss7
over Sunday. Accordingly he work
ed out plan whereby he would be
obeying the request, but would still
be able to enjoy a little Sunday
drive.
Gives Plan.
81 can go to Davenport on Satur-
day night" he said, land leave my
car in a garage over there until
Sunday morning. I can then go
over on Sunday and take the car
wherever 1 please. You see the
administration merely makes the
request that the gasoline be not
used east of the Mississippi. Dav-
export is west of the river. Simple,
isn't it?"
Indications at present are that
more than one Rock Islander viii
adopt this method Of enjoying a
Sunday trip. The one mans plan
seems to have spread like wildf1re
All motor owners are seeking a
sheltering place for their cars in
Davenport Saturday night.
1t has even been reported that
DavenpOrter is going to erect
large shelter tent where would
-Sunday-motorists" may keep
their cars Saturday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
TWO ASK DIVORCE
IN CIRCUIT COURT

Alma Lagzrstrom is named as
the defendant in a bill for divorce
filed in circuit court this morning
by Rudolph A. Lagerstrom. The
complainant charges desertion as
grounds for the suit. The couple
was married July II, 1909, and liv-
ed together until Nov. IS, 1915.
Emma Porschke asks a decree
from Albert Porschke, charging
extreme cruelty on the part of her
hubby. They were married Aug
10, 1895, and separated July 20,
1918. There are three children,
aged 20, 16 and 13 years, custody
of whom is asked by the complain
ant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28

John 7. kenWOrthy OF Rock IS
land was chosen president of the
Old Settlers association of Rock
Island county at the concluding
business session held jointly with
the Rock Island County Historical
society yesterday afternoon at the
Watch Tower park. Mr.. kenwor-
thy will fill the position which was
made vacant by the death of Thorn
d Campbell Thomas Bollman was
chosen first vice president to fill
the vacancy OcCasiOned by the death
of Orrin S. Holt NJ D. Hauberg
was elected second vice president,
Arthur Mead, third, J. c. Burgoync,
fourth, and NJ. r. Metzgar, fifth
vice president d. j. Cleland was
reelected secretary and treasurer.
The executive committee for the
new year will be composed of J.
II. Hauberg, chairman; c. H Dib-
, bern, NJ. J MCEniry. Phil Mitchell
and Thomas Lees. Mr.. kenwOrthy
| in a very fitting manner expressed
1 his thanks for the honor shown him
I in his selection to the presidency,
and also expressed his desire to do
/ his best for the society while he
/ holds the very important position
that has been bestowed upon him.
The total number registered on
the grounds was 105. The oldest
settler in attendance was Mrs. En-
lily ArcUlarius of Hampton. The
next in rank of years was John
Montgomery of Edgington town
ship Mrs ArCuIariuS is now 80
years and 6 months of age. She
has missed only three of the meet
ings of the association since its or
ganiZatiOn.
The secretary. D. J. Cleland, read
the following names of pioneers
prior to 1851 who have passed in
death in the last year:
J. Milton Buffum, Herbert b
Scott, Mrs Sarah Buffum, Mrs Eli
Thomas, Orrin s. Holt, Eli f
Thomas, Mrs. Sarah Deyinney, Mrs
Emily \. Lowry, Mrs. Caroline Eek
hard, John Siegrist, Mrs. Georgiana
Fowler, Mrs Mary J. SpauIding.
Thomas Campbell, Willard f. Par
menter, Mrs. Rufus Walker, Mrs.
Anna Hauberg, Mary Scarf Fish
back.
Names Of old settlers prior to
1872 who have died in the last year:
Mrs Frank BIeuer. Mrs Margaret
Mannheim, John Richards, Mrs Cath
eTina Huber, James W. Cavanaugh,
Mrs Mary (. Abbott, John A. Lipp-
hardt, Mrs Margaret Stafford, Mrs
Catherine Wendt. Mrs c. r. Grippe.
Mrs. Angelina 6. Hubbard, David
+. Park. John Bengston, Mrs Elliz-
abeth Mold, William A. P Totten,
Mrs. Mary Bresnahan, Mrs Eliza
beth Richards, William Edelman,
Fred c. Cross, Mrs. Elizabeth
Clapp, Margaret PTyce, Mrs. James
Alberry, Mrs. c. c. Clark, Richard
S. Silvis, Mrs. Georgiana Heck.
Martin Schoonmaker, DR. W R
Freek, Michael Bollman, Mrs. JO-
sephine Chapman.
In addition to the address of the
day by George c. Wenger. which
appeared in The Argus last night.
p NJ. Sieman and John Kelly, both
Of Scott county, were called upon
for talks. and responded with some
very interesting "reminiscences of
early days The meeting was clos
ed with the singing of AUD Lang
Syne"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
PETITION STATE
COMMISSIONER
RAISE IN FARES
Tri-City Railway Company Seeks to
Add Two Cents to Present
Rate on Illinois Side.

1t was learned today that Off
Gals Of the Tri-City Railway com
pany have peutioned the Illinois
public utilities commission for a
seyen-cent fare for Rock Island,
Moline and East Moline This is a
two-cent increase over the present
fare, which Is five cents.
No announcement has been made
by officials of the company con-
corning the proposed increase in
rates The company is evidently
attempting 10 announce the in
crease in rates after the commits
sion has granted the request
II is generally said that the com
mission will not permit a two-cent
raise, but there is a possibility that
a one-cent raise will be tolerated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
Doctor Describes Vinol
For SchOOibOy to Create Strength
ifPr Sickness

Vineland, y. ii am a school
boy. IL years Of age, and typhoid
fever left me weak and debuitated,
SO l had 10 stay out of school three
months-my doctor prescribed
Vinol- II has built up my strength
and now / am feeling fine. S E..
Bunce.
The reason Vinol was so success
full in this boys case, is because it
contains beef and cod liver pep
tones, iron and manganese pep
tonates and glycerophosphates, the
very elements needed 10 build I'D
a weakened, rundown system,
make rich, red blood and create
strength. Red Cross drug store,
Charles J. Strate, Bengston's drug
store, and druggists everywhere.-
lAdY.4
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28

morrow, is making all preparation
to do SO in a few days.
The probable reason that Mr..
Swanson had not been notified
sooner is that the government has
been delaying sending Y. NJ. &. A.
workers over until eight hundred
or d thousand were ready 10 go.
This plan has now been changed
and passports are being sisued 70
all those waiting to sail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
HAYS WILL CONFER
WITH REPUB HEADS

Chicago, Aug. 28.-WiU II. Hays,
chairman OF the national Republi-
can committee, viii confer with
state chairmen from all parts Of
the country at a meeting 70 be held
in Chicago on Sept 2, 1t was an
nounced today.
Party war aims and possibly a
declaration with reference to peace
terms favored by the Republican
party viii be discussed. Il was said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
ROOT AND HERB MEDICINES.

Indian medicine men contend that
the roots and herbs Of the field fur
uish q panacea for every III TO
which human flesh is heir. Be that
- IL may. IL is-interesting 10 note
that the most successful remedy IN
the world for female ills. Lydia +.
FIUkhGns Vegetable Compound,
was compounded more than forty
years ago by Mrs Lydia T. Pink
ham Of Lynn, Mass from the roots
and herbs Of the 6eld.~and today it
is recognized from -shoreeto shore
rs the standard remedy for female
aIIg.-(AdKl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28
UNIVERSAL WAR Bread.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Universal
war bread for the allies is provided
for in the new food regulations
issued by Food Administrator
Hoover Wheatless meals and days
are abolished Sept. 1.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28

the last "A hours the French British
of lie 57-mle front
after yesterday
progressed miles
this Chaunes,
Germa NJ o
Hindenburg Of
this they
driving great
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-28

"Besco" sweeping compound
Beadrsley's.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-16
RAILROADS STRUGGLE
TO KEEP LINES OPEN

Washington, Jan. l5.~-Against the
worst general snow and ice storm Of
Il generation, the government railroad
administration today struggled 10 open
main travelled routes and Keep coal and
food shipments moving.
The situation tonight was regarded
as worse than ut any time within the
last week Of traffic paraly2ing weather.
On top OF an accumulation Of snow In
the middle west from billiards. Of sN :
eral days ago came fresh snowfall to-
day. Snow plows went to work on the
new drifts, while gangs of Iaborers.
drawn from every occupation from
which they could be spared. tackled
yards and terminals already cleared
once Of snow within the week.
Telegraph and telephone wires went
down under weight OF snow and ice
and many passenger trains whore
schedules had been restablished yes
terday were Withdrawn once again lest
they meet the fate Of scores of Others
stalled behind drifts.
q Mr.. McAdco expects TO- announe. to-
morrow or Thursday the personnel az
the board of four to investigate the
brotherhood's wage demands End as
soon as possible wants to take up 9TH
er pending labor questions.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1918-01-16
Soldiers Dead
81 Men in France Die From
Natural Causes.

Washington, Jan, la.-The deaths
of 81 members of the American ex-
peditionary forces from natural
causes were reported 10 the war de-
partment today by General Perish
ing. They include: Serscants.
Newton II. Lowell, pneumonia, Rat
tie Creek Mich: Charles Cunncrt.
scarlet fever. Arlington, Mass:
privatcs, Fred r.. Klein, engineers.
pneumonia, Ellsworth. Wis: Will
lam Johnson. pneumonia. Glover.
y. D.: Clarence NJ. Albert. pneu-
monia, Colbert. Wash; Alden Il.
Abbey. measles and pneumonia,
Elk City, Oregon. Private Gerald
J, Barrett. killed by train. Portland,
Oregon. Marvin A. O'Neal. pncu-
monia. Clarita Okla: John G.
Gates. cause undetermined. Tyrone,
Pa; Frank Peters, pneumonia. Lee,
New; William G. Ashwell. pneu-
monia, Gonzales. Calf. John
Hasle, pneumonia, brooklyn. ~. v;
Channcey u, Bryant, pneumonia,
Newton. Macs: Gordon Stewart.
meningitis. Brooklne. Mass. Ma
poleon Buotte, meningitis. West
brooke, Me; Perry +. Harris, pneu-
monia. Greenwich. Cal; George
lleininger, valvular heart trouble,
Oakland. cal. Clifford d. Brown,
measles. Pinedale. Wyn. Raymond
l.. Dennis. pneumonia, Knowles,
Cal; Frank Erricolo. paralysis and
pneumonia. EVerrie, Mass.