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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09
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from New York, we'll stocked with the
latest things In gowns, hats. etc. will
be his leading woman. No disclosure
as to the nature Of the forthcoming
comedy will be made until it is fin
ishcd and ready for release.
Ethel Clayton will take four
months vacation. visiting Japan. fol-
lowing the ending OF her contract
with the. World Film Corporation. in
March. Upon her return, she will
start work with Paramount. with
whom she is under A. weeks con-
tract. Husband Joseph kaufman will
direct
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09

(The following are some of the
best of the many intimate Lin
coin stories. They have been Sc
lected from George R. Lambs
Lincolnia.-Editor).
At the very outset of the war sun
dry wise men from New York urged
MIR. Lincoln to draw away confeder-
ate armies from Washington by naval
attacks upon southern seaports. 1t
reminded him, he said, of New Sa-
lem, H., girl who was troubled with
singing in her head" for which
there seemed to be no remedy, but
neighbor promised cure if they
would make a plaster OF psalm tunes
and apply to her feet and draw the
singing down."
At the time when General Burn
sides force was besieged lin Knoxville.
Tenn. with an apparent danger of be-
ing starved into surrender, a tele-
gram came one day from Cumber-
land Gap, announcing that Firing is
heard in the direction of Knoxville.
Glad of it," exclaimed Mr.. Lincoln.
why should you be glad of it,"
asked a friend, who was present, IL
some surprise.
why, you see." he explained, ut
reminds me of Mrs. Sallie Ward, a
neighbor of mine She had very
large family. Occasionally one Of
her numerous progeny would be
heard CRYING in some out of the way
place. and she would exclaim, There's
one ot~my children that isn't dead
YETI"
No doubt Mr.. Lincoln sufficiently ap-
preciated the good qualities OF ex-
president Fillmore, then living, but a
mention of him one evening brought
out a shot at the vice presidential
succession.
Just after Taylor's death, when
Fillmore succeeded him, Fillmore
needed to buy a carriage. Some gen.
tleman was breaking up housekeeping
and had one for sale and Fillmore
took Edward 1.-THE old doorkeeper OF
the White housed with him when he
vent 10 look at it. 1t seemed to be
a pretty good turnout. but Fillmore
looked it carefully over and then
asked Edward: DO you think it will
do for the president Of the United
States to ride in secondhand car
riage?
"~Sure, your excellency, replied Ed
ward; you're only secondhand
president, you know.
Mr.. Lincoln was one day asked
How many men do you suppose the
confederates have now in the held!
Twelve hundred thousand, accord
ing to the best authority" was the
prompt reply. -
Good heavens!" exclaimed the In
quirer.
Yes. sir, twelve hundred thousand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-09

affairs to make return for you and be
willing to assume responsibility for a
delinquent, false or fraudulent return.
The task of collecting income taxes
devolves upon the bureau of internal
revenue. The bureau is sending into
every county in the United States rev.
enue officers to assist taxpayers in
making out their returns. The loca-
ton of their Offices may be ascertained
by inquiring of the Office of the COL
lector Of internal revenue. your bank
or the postmaster. They will furnish
you with blanks, answer any and all
questions as to how to fill them out
and swear you to your returns, each
of which must be accompanied by an
affidavit.
ii your income was not more than
$4,000 ask for Form 1O40A If it was
more than $4,000 ask for Form 1040.
The services of the government ex-
perts are offered without cost, but
should you fail to see them you are
| not relieved of the duty imposed by
law to file your return within the time
prescribed. The government is not re-
quired to seek the taxpayer. The tax
/ payer must seek the government Pay
| ment OF the tax must be made on or
| before June Is. 1918.
/ The man who thinks to evade the in
come tax is making. serious error. A
checking system wfll inform the gov
! eminent of delinquents. Under what
is known as the information at
source" provision of the act of 1917
employers are required to file with
the commissioner of internal revenue a
true report of the wage Of 5000 or
more paid TO each employe during the
year 1917. The government has other
methods of keeping tab on delinquents
! The penalties are severe. For fail
ing to make return on time the pen
atty is fine of not less than $40 nor
more than $1,000 and in addition sc
per cent of the amount due. For max
ing a false or fraudulent return the
penalty is a fine not exceeding $4,000
or one years Imprisonment or both
in the discretion OF the court and 10C
per cent of the tax due. For failing tc
pay on time the penalty is all assess
ment of 5 per cent of the amount oil
tax due plus i per cent interest for
each full month during which it re.
mains unpaid.
Last year 100000 persons paid ar
income tax. This year the number as.
sessed will be more than 100000 II
you are one of them remember that
your dollars are for the support Of
the war and that by promptly filing
your return and promptly paying your
tax you are helping the government to.
wards early victory. The more quick
ly the victory is won the more quickly
will the income tax be cut down or
big incomes and cut off entirely OF
small incomes. Pay your incom,
taxes to insure your income.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
LOCATE LAD IN
LUMBER OFFICE
Beryl Nelson, Aged IL, Breaks Into
Mueller Company's Office on
Sunday Morning.
FOUND THERE BY AN OFFICER
Par0led From st. Charles Reform
School a Short Time Ago, He
VIII Be Returned.

Police authorities are having no
little trouble with Beryl Nelson,
age IL, of this city.
Yesterday morning at 1890 Pa
trolman Kreuger found him in the
Mueller Lumber company office at
the corner of Third avenue and
Twenty-fourth street, evidently in
the act of looting the place. Patrol
man Kreuger noticed that the
shades in all the windows were
drawn. He spoke to the Waterman
about 1t and they investigated. Nell
son was found crouching under a
table. He had entered the office by
breaking a window catch with a
small tool
A short time ago he was paroled
from st. Charles reform school
when he promised to commit no
more crimes. The authorities at
the reform school were notified but
at present there is no room for the
Rock Island boy there. II will be
necessary for another boy to be
paroled before Melon can be sent.
Teacher Complains.
Wednesday morning a teacher at
Lincoln school reported to the po-
lice that Nelson had attempted to
rob the principals office. She said
that on passing the office she no
ticed the lad within. When she
asked him what he was doing he
made some excuse about reporting
to the principal in regard to an alb
nence. The teacher stated that Red
Cross money was kept in the office
and she believed Nelson was after
that.
The boy is being held at the po-
| lice station until further orders
come from the reform institution
On several occasions he has beer
connected with various thefts In
the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
AS TO ROCKFORD
Rockford, m, March 26, 1918.

Mr.. W. N. Phillips, Rockford, m, March e. 1918.
Rock Island, III
Dear Sir:
Our city is in splendid financial condition. Taxes
comparatively light; our bonded Indebtedness small
Since the adoption Of local option city has
psred.
The and managers of factories unanimously
agree that has been vastly beneficial their employees
They work steadily and become thrifty.
Our tradesmen their trade has increased and bills
paid more promptly.
The number in need has lessened; conditions better
in every way We have vacant stores drunkards
rarely streets.
Very truly yours,
ROBERT REV, Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
CHURCHES

Ninth street. Members attending
will take the 2:15 Long View car
west and change at Seventh avenue
to the Milan car. get of at Aiken
street and walk two blocks west.
The finance committee and all
members and their friends VIII
meet Thursday evening at at the
church to go over the financial con-
dition of the church.
Zion Lutheran-The Mems So
ciety will meet this evening at the
home of A. E. Johansen, 1915 Thir-
ty-fifth street.
Next Sunday evening F. Nord-
quist, representative of the Anti
Saloon league will have charge OF
the services.
Grace Lutheran - The Luther
league will hold a social session
this evening at s o'clock at the
church.
The confirmation class will meet
a Z this evening at the church.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. o. v
Holmgrain, Gil Fortyfourth street
Broadway Presbyterian - Tues
day evening at 1880 the Camp Fire
girls will meet with Mrs. j. M
Stevenson, at Broadway manse.
Wednesday evening at 1880 mid
week prayer services will be held
III the Sunday school rooms.
| Thursday evening at 1880 there vii
be a masquerade given by the In
termediate Christian Endeavor SO
ciety in the Sunday school rooms
No one will me admitted without 6
mask and all teen age young people
are invited Reservation should bt
made to Clifford Myers that he may
know how many to provide refresh
ments for.
| Friday afternoon at 2:30 the Lad
| les Aid society will meet with Mrs
L. s. McCabe, 1920 Fifth avenue.
Saturday at $50 the preparatory
class will meet in the pastors study
in the church.
South Park Presbyterfan-Tues
day evening the Young Peoples so
cieay will hold a business and so
cial session at the church.
Wednesday afternoon at AIS the
Juniors will present a mission pro
gram.
The church will be open all Wed
nesday afternoon for the Red eros:
work.
Prayer services will be hel(
Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the
| church.
The choir will meet Friday even
ing at the parsonage for rehearsal
Free Methodist - The officia
board will meet Wednesday evening
at the church.
The district quarterly meettn,
| will begin Thursday evening and
continue through Sunday at thu
church and meetings are open t.
! the public.
First Baptist-This evening a
1880 the monthly meeting Of tn
| trustees will be held in the home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
NUMBER PARCELS
NOW RESTRICTED

Postmaster Harry P. Simpson to-
day received orders from Postmas-
ter General A. S. Burleson, and
Third Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral A. M. Dockery, restricting the
mailing of parcels to the American
expeditionary forces in harmony
with the course taken by the war
department, and 1t is explained that
It 'is prompted by military neces-
sity, and the public will cheerfully
acuuiesce in 1t. Postmasters are,
therefore, instructed to enforce 1t
rigidly."
The substance Of the order Is
that beginning today, parcels for
|. members and individuals connected
with the American expeditionary
forces in Europe will not be accept
ed for mailing or dispatched unless
they contain such articles only as
are being sent at the written re-
quest of the ADDRESSED, approved
by his regimental or higher COM
mander, or executive officer of the
| organization with which he is con-
nected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31

of Thomas Campbell on south Thir-
tieth street.
Wednesday afternoon at 6 there
will be a lunch and meeting OF the
Sunday school teachers and work
ers at the church.
Wednesday evening at 1880 cove
nant services will be held and the
quarterly reports and business SEES
sion
Thursday Afternoon at 2:30 the
Workers class will meet with Mrs
Ward Monigold, 1903 Twenty
eighth street.
Thursday evening at 7:15 the Boy
Scouts will meet, the time having
been changed from Tuesday All
boys OF scout age are invited to at
tend.
Thursday evening at 7:45 the
bible study class will meet at the
Y. NJ. C. A. for study of the book
of Romans.
Friday afternoon at PAS the
Woman's Mission society will meet
with Mrs. George Lee, 1903 Twenty
ninth-and-a-half street. Moham-
mechanism in Africa will be stud
led, Mrs. c. B. Taylor to be the
leader.
Friday afternoon at 2:30 the Jun
ior Worth While girls will give a
sociable at the church to which the
public is invited.
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 the
Junior Worth While girls will meet
The meeting of the Senior Worth
While girls has been postponed
from this wing to Monday, April 8
Next Sunday morning W. B. Nor
ris of Ashley, Ill, director Of Young
Peoples and Sunday school work
for Illinois, will speak. Sunday
evening there will be a special ser
vice when extra stars will be put or
| the service flag.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
AS TO MOLINE
Moline, Ill, March 20, 1913.
N. Phillips,

Messrs- F. Mixter and W. N Philips,
Rock Island. Ill.
bonds sSS Of
sssSS in 49, for city ., tn. Water.
works and distribution system.
s345Oo in 1914 for the motorizaton of Fire depart
These three issues adopted
by sn vHs Of the people .sS While the city vet and prior
1921 800 and today is which shows that during
reduced 2sc from the rate Of 1915 Moline we'll
r Ga or s aad the ws and dry S does mot
The city council has authority to raise this
In the last two have had extraordinary
e1penditures such the Fifth Avenue widening Nine
vouchers paid that the last year of the
regme loss Of park tax for and increased
present conditions with the rigid economy wherever
possible and without eurtang the necessary protection for
Moline is peculiarly situated it is located
regulation Of the saloons thereof income
hss sSs Sa. had o
'ntfy . f naata trial H. as Mol dry city Island n,
realize that unless with Of the War
Department in regard to the liquor traffic likely to
prise military viii not
Vicinity and 81 the ON snS p ihs
with reference to the liquor traffic Our government Is de-
ers prosperity for this community Are desirous of
anoT s s1d or s T to show for
greater measure If we heed the warning Of the War De-
. . Ts sons to sgaa' the s the s0v
5 III; ss;5 % ID:
make this community of good environment and safe from
ss St
tsign ns1ri M ItH'b NIX CARLSON
Mayor. City of Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
THREE FILE SUITS
FOR DECREE TODAY

Three suits for divorce were filed
in the circuit court today.
William Barker of Moline filed
suit for a divorce from Margaret
Barker whom he charges deserted
him Feb. %, 1908. The bill filed
states that the couple were married
March s, 1905. Dietz, Sinnett and
Whiteside are named as attorneys
for the complainant
Elizabeth Hansbrough of Moline
in bill file charges that her hus-
band, William Hansbrough, desert
ed her in July, 1916. The docu-
ment states that the couple was
married July 5, 1912. Dietz, Sinnett
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
PNEUMONIA PROVES
FATAL TO SOLDIER

Private Andy Shamberger, Com
pany B, Tenth infantry, United
States army, died at o'clock yes
terday afternoon at st. An
thongs hospital following a short
illness of bronchial pneumonia.
Private Shamberger was 20 years
of age at the time of his death.
Parents in Detroit, Mich, were i'm
mediately notified and the body is
being held at the Knox undertake
ing parlors awaiting definite word
as to its disposal. 1t is thought
that the remains will be shipped
under military escort to the home
in Detroit. Private Scamberger
had been stationed at the Rock Is
land arsenal since Feb. IA of this
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31

the total. Reports show that books
are being received daily at the va
rious stations where the volumes
may be left. The high school has
been added to the list Of stations
SIX local drug stores are on the
list as official stations.
The drive will continue indehn-
itely during the period Of war. Each
citizen is urged to contribute books
as they are read in order 10 supply
the camps with a steady stream 81
reading matter.
Demand Is Great.
The need Of books in the army and
navy camps is great and only
through the generosity Of the civil
ians is the demand enabled to be
met. All reading matter including
fiction and history will be readily
and gratefully accepted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
TOTAL OF 2,142
BOOKS SECURED
Drive for Volumes Of Reading Mat
ter for Soldiers and Seamen to
Continue Indefinitely.
HIGH SCHOOL GIVES MANY
People Urged To Contribute As De-
mand for Supply Is Great In
Every CantOnment.

According to reports compiled by
Miss Ellen Gale. librarian for the
Rock Island public library, 2,142
books have been contributed by the
people Of the city in the book drive
being carried on for the supplying
of the camps and cantonments.
Pupils of the Rock Island high
school contributed 1872 volumes of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
THEY GAVE
RUNDOWN
MAN VINOL
And He Got Back His Strength and
Energy.

Sheboygan, wis., was all
tagged out run down, no appetite,
nervous, sleepless nights and
drowsy during the day, and was not
fit to work. A friend told me to
take Vinol. I did so, and can now
eat three square meals a day. l
sleep well, am alert, active, strong
and we'll and have gained eleven
pounds" = A w. Highly, Sheboy-
gan, Wis.
This Is because Vinol contains
the elements needed to create a
healthy appetite and restore
strength. The complete formula is
printed on every package. This is
your protection.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
NEEDS COOK STOVE
FOR LOCAL FAMILY

Police Matron Anna F. Kirkman
appeals to some local citizen to
supply her with a stove suitable
for baking for widow with a large
family of children. The stove will
be called for at no expense to the
donor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
AS TO DENVER
Denver, Colo, March 2

Denver, Colo, March e. 1918.
W. N Phillips
Rock Island, Ill
1 voted against prohibition for the business
urged against it in your city I mistaken.
Taxes have not been increased neither have they been
of the bootleggng
Denver Is cleaner and better in every way.
R. w. SPEER, Mayor.
(By Western Union wire)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
AS TO DANVULE
Danville, Ill, March ct, 1913.

I = DanVlIe, III, March Y, 1913
W. n. Phillips
Rock Island, III.
Neither valuation nor tax rate increased here. Loss
Of fully made stopping small leaks and apply
ing business methods Our business folks well
pleased Nobody has suffered financial loss those
saloon business. We glad to be quoted.
G. F. REARICK, Mayor.
(By Western Union wire)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31

and Whiteside are named as the
attorneys fir the complainant.
Catherine A. Glover OF this city
has brought suit charging that her
husband, Ernie A. Glover, deserted
her July 20, 1914. The document
filed shows that the couple was
married May 81, 1914. w. G. Allen
is named as the attorney for the
complainant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
INTERESTING INFORMATION

Of city affairs other words your OFFICIALS win have to
finances down business basis and if they do
this there why city cannot be the
hundreds of other cities the of Illinois
being operated without the saloon license
Yours very truly
81. 81. STAHL, Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31

When Making Pumpkin Pies put
milk and pumpkin on stove, thicken
with cornstarch and fill your baked
crusts; saves eggs and Just as
good.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
ROCK ISLANDER
NOW IN FRANCE

Word has been received from Mrs.
c. C. Carter, formerly of Rock Is
land and now in Detroit, Mich, of
the safe arrival in France of her
son, Captain Richard w. Carter of
this city. Captain Carter is a son
of the late DR.. C. c. Carter of Rock
Island Captain Carter is in the
cavalry and when in this city re-
sided at the Carter home, 2060 Six
teenth avenue.
All the news all the time-The
ArOuG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
EXPECT LARGE
VOTE TUESDAY
Local Option Issue VIII No Doubt
Draw Thousands TO the Polls
Here Tomorrow.
ELECT 9 TOWNSHIP OFFICERS
Both Wet and Dry Factions EX-
press Confidence as Fifth Cam
paign Comes to Close.
RIVAL STATEMENTS.

On the eve of the election to-
morrow, I'm which the local OPP
ton issue is involved, both wet
and dry factions claim 4 VIC
tory.
Dir. J. \. GoItra, campaign
leader for the Association Ter
s SaIoOnIess Rock Island. said:
Everything indicates that the
hOmeS-iires are burning in
Rock Island, that the people OF
this city have determined to do
their own housekeeping. What
the Business Mems association
expects and the people should
and will have is the inalien-
able right OF every legal citi-
zen to vote and have nus vote
honestly counted, whether he
wishes to vote wet or dry. and
that none but legal residents
be allowed to vote To this
we understand that the Cham
her of Commerce also is COM
mitted. As to the wet and dry
issue, changes In precinct
boundaries make calculations
based on former voting rather
uncertain. bur our figures in
dictate a victory this time for
the dry cause-by at least a
Thousand majority"
Henry Wheelan, campaign
director for the Municipal
IeagIfe. said: sour campaign.
which came to close this
evening has been conducted
strictly along business lines
and our conduct has been
above reprOach. We have put
the issue squarely before the
voter on its merits, and l feel
and my workers feel that we
will be rewarded with a safe
majority for the wet cause to-
morrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
Freeport, Ill, March 23, 1918.

= March
Mr.. w. N. Philips,
Rock Island, Ill
Dear Sir:
The following is the rate since 1914:
1914 $6.44 1915. $685.
1916. 6.02
The last two 1915 and 1917 include 20 cents for
garbage tax.
You undoubtedly of the fact that the present
law allows only appropriation of $120 for corporate
You could make 1t than this IL Won
wanted that increase caused by an
in the state county,
items which go to make total instance
in 1914 the state tax 4S cents In 1913 It is
Them school undoubtedly varies Our school tax
in four has varied from per thousand
dollars The amount Of appropriated Tor
purposes with which TO city will vary but little
from TO another Furthermore
for your city officials readust ordinary meth
DDS which have heretofore been applied
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31

All the news all the time-Ths
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31
Licensed To Wed
NOTICE.

NUIINIs
Attention members of John Blu
ford post, 243, @. a. r.: You are
requested 20 report at Merchants
club, Ninstesnth strsst, April 3 At
T D, IN, 20 escort the 1s9 draft men
10 the c., M. e. st. T., depot, They
go 10 Camp H0seReraps via Kansas
City, The q. i, II. fife and drum
corps Of u members VIII be on
hand for service,
G, il, CHURCH,
Commander.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-31

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