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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05
ILLINOIS CITY

The ladies of the local branch OF
the Red Cross meet in the basemen
OF the church Thursdays OF each
week to sew. All are invited 10 work
whether members or not. The young
ladies are especially invited.
The patriotic meeting at Buffalo
Prairie Friday. March 30. was en-
thusiastiC. DIR. l. s. Smith was at
his best in a great speech, and S22.09
was contributed to the expense fund
or the committee of national defense
of Buffalo Prairie township. DR..
Smith was engaged to speak at Edg-
ington at a similar meeting.
The Illinois City and the German
schools each have organized a Jun
Tor Red Cross auxiliary with 100 per
cent of their pupils. respectively.
Miss Helen Morehead, Miss Marie
Smith and Mrs. Maude Dufield have
been made a committee forrthe City
school.
The Easter exercises of the City
Sunday school We're of unusual merit.
Besides singing and speaking by the
primary department "a cantata Gel
ebrating Easter was rendered by the
boys and girls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05

casion are being worked on by a
committee now and there Is expect
ed to be carried out one of the most
successful of conventions that the
order has ever had. State councils
are making arrangements to at
tend in a body, and ii is the hopes
of the officials here to have large
delegation from each city besides
the appointed delegates
Information and invitations will
be sent to all of the councils the
first part of next week The date
of the convention is yet to be
named.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05
KNIGHTS TO Be
HERE IN MONTH
Rock Island Will BE Scene of Con-
yentiOn of the Columbus Or
ganizatiOn in May.
COMMITTEE IL MAKING PLANS
Session VIII Bring More Than Four
Hundred Delegates and
Visitors.

Definite arrangements for the
knights of Columbus convention
which is to be held in Rock Island
in May, will be completed by Mon
local council.
More than four hundred knights
and their friends will visit the city
during the session. The conven-
ton was secured for Rock Island
at the annual meeting held at Dan
vile last year
A program and plans for the oc-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05
WOMEN TO HAVE
COSY QUARTERS
p.mogeling Work on New Young
women's Christian Associa-
tion Building Rapid.
, PRESSING NEED FULFILLED
u Present Plans Are Carried Out
Members Soon wiz Have
Comfortable Home.

The rcmodeling Of the Young
women Christian association
,ronertv m Third avenue between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets is
going forward nicely and it is hop
III Nv those ~ charge that the work
wiU be completed and rooms ready
eor occupancy by June L
The frame structures in the rear
~ .he main building VIII be remov-
81 as soon as possible. and il is
manned TO add additional space in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

The undersigned having been APP
pointed executor of the last Will and
testament of Daniel SCully, late of
the county of Rock Island, state of
Illinois, deceased. hereby gives no
tice that he will appear before the
Hon. Benjamin Bell. Judge of the
probate court of Rock Island coun-
ty, at the probate court room. in the
city of Rock Island. a the May term,
on the first Monday in May next. at
which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and
requested to attend for the purpose
of having the same adjusted. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment to the Undersigned
Dated 18th day of March. A. D. 1918
JAMES f. MURPHY. Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05

Portable and cosy home. The pres
ent Y w. c. A rooms are so cramp-
ed as TO seriously hamper efficient
organization and work of the asso-
citation members, and this handicap
Will be in a great measure over
come upon the occupancy of the
new quarters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05
KNIT SOCKS IS
RED CROSS PLEA
Winter Clothing Donated BY Or.
ganiZatiOn to BE Taken Care
of BY Government

. The Red Cross is calling for
socks. and more socks. The Rock
Island chapter has been asked to
specialize on them for the time
being, and plenty of good soft yarn
is on hand. Knitters seem to en-
joy making socks more than any
other article so that there should be
no difficulty in calling out large
army of sock knitters.
For those who still feel timid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05

longer needed, they must be ac-
counted for and turned in in the
same manner as winter issue OF
government clothing The war de-
partment promises to see that they
are well protected from moths dur
ing the summer months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05

To remove stains OF Ink from
books or engravings apply a thin
solution of oxalic acid, citric acid
or tartaric acid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05
Kavser silk undergarments

SIX top union suits, flesh or white
with cuff knee, $1.50 and S2-25
SIX camisoles. embroidered fronts
top Is edged with lace. fash or white
$1.aS
S3Ik bloomsrs- flesh or ~whfte-&2 .SS
a pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05

Marquisettes of good firm
quality. SO inches wide. For
merly 35c. For the OK
sale, yard .............. AOC
Fancy edged voiles that have
sold at Csc. So inches CSo
wide. Yard ... AcC
VoiIes and marquisettes in the
36-inea width The 25c 17Jc
quality, yard. ...... As ~
Fancy madrasses in ecru and
colored patterns. Sc inches wide.
Very pretty for bedrooms. 35c
q %ard - 29c
ara --~-----.
Filet nets in white, cream and
ecru; As inches wide. Small
figured patterns. The usual
s125 quality. 7Eo
36-inch madrasses in green, blue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05

Abdominal hands
For the new born baby. These
are knitted Vanta BINDERS, and
tie with tape-no pins or sew
ing. 35c
Teething bands
To be worn after the binder
has been discarded.
wooi-and-cotton, s5c, 45c and
zoe
Silk-and- 7jc
Knitted shirts
Fine cotton, 45c and soc
Woodland cotton, soc to 75c
Silk-and-Wool, 75e Ia $3.50
Hosiery
Cotton hose, CSC and 35c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05
h. A year ago tomorrow
we entered the war
E&@$ The first anniversary
II &sS of entry
HH info the World War

The National Council of Defense has sent
broadcast a request that every American home
display an American flag on this day. The con-
slant sight Of flags and buntings on every side
is one Of the greatest inspirations impelling us
to make gladly the sacrifices demanded of us
during this great war.
flags Of the United States and the
from 2x3 to 20x36 feet Serv-
ice flags. uouted Buntings lengths
SalesrOOm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05

Wooi-and-cotton, 25c
Fine cashmere. soc
Pure thread silk hose, 75c
Diapers
Soft, fine material. 27 inches
square. Dozen S2.15
Red Star birdseye material 27
inches square. Dozen SEAS
Wrappers and gowns
Made of tennis flannel, S9c to
Csc
Flannel skirts
CSC to $3.50
Gertrude skirts
Fine white materials, embrofd-
cry or lace trimmed, CSC to
SI-9S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05
April 9th the beginning of "Baby Year.

The health and comfort Of the
little folks is a vital subject
throughout the land this year
when a nationwide movement
is sweeping over the country to
save 100000 babies during 1913.
Our Children's Shop is an inter
esting place to mothers and to all
those who are interested in the
welfare of the babies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-05

and brown. Fine for over
Grapes. Formerly Ak
sc Yard ..-.... fOS
36-inch madrasses in green, blue
and Rose only. Good patterns
Formerly 45c. 0On
dI u ~
Fine Cable net curtains that
have sold at $1,000 a pair Cr
Sale price ........ y
Lace curtains in qualities and
patterns that have sold up to
SIS a pair. For Qr
the sale ~
Plain bobinet curtains with lace
edge and insertion. Splendid
quality. Formerly CT
$1,000. Pair .... ID
Lace materials in a variety of
good patterns As inches wide.
Formerly sold at CT IN
$3.50 to $195. Yard. eD1sCO
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
NINTH DISTRICT IS LEADER
With Shortest Loan Drive Claims
Greatest Distribution.

Minneapolis, April 24.-Starting
late and finishing early, the Ninth
Federal Reserve district, which conf
prises Minnesota, North Dakota. South
Dakota, northern Michigan and north
ern Wisconsin. are over the top and
through with solicitation for the
Third Liberty Loan. while the United
States as a whole with $4,000. 900 900
to raise has raised / ,5s6. 709, 900.
The nationwide campaign will not
close until May 4. But meanwhile
the Ninth district, which did no open
its campaign until April 10, while
other districts opened April 6, is in
ahead.
The district, with leadership for
speed now recorded In a $1,000 900
total, stands as a live competitor for
other honors. Its per capita sales, es-
timated 1t 20 per cent, will, it is be-
lieved, top every other district, and
Its 4,045 communities that have earned
honor flags, outnumber, relative to
population, the honor communities OF
any other district.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
SIOUX CITY LIVE STOCK MARKET

Sioux City, April 24.-Another
big run of cattle arrived at the local
yards, and with increases noted at
outside centers, the general drift to
prices for both killers and stockers
was again lower. Run at hand was
estimated at $500 as against 4,O22
a week ago. and 2,162 the CORE
spending day a year ago.
Hog market was 1O@15c oliver.
Tops reached the $500 mark, while
the bulk of sales ranged from $16.75
@16.9O.
Sheep supplies were again limited
firm basis with both yesterday and
the close of last week.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
REGISTER OF f

AS / have for some time been IA
vorably mentioned as a candidate fol
the office OF register Of deeds and
have been solicited by a number Of
friends I wish to announce my can
didacy for said office. Being a mem
Der OF a pioneer family of this coun'
ty and a taxpayer for nearly AZ
years. believing that I have contrib
uted my share towards the upbuild'
ing Of the community. and as l will
have the time to devote to the duties
of the office and can promise eff
cheney. l feel at liberty to appeal te
the voters for support at the repub'
lican primary election in May.-P
A. Johnson.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
Butter. Eggs and Poultry.

Minneapolis, April 24-BUTTER-
Creamery extras, per h., Ale; extra
firsts, 40c: frsts, 39c; seconds, 38c;
dairy, soc; packing stocks, 29c.
EGGS-Fresh prime firsts, new
cases fresh, 33c; current receipts, rots
out. case, $3.50; cheeks and seconds
doz., 25c. Quotations on eggs mcclure
cases.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkeys, fat
10 lbs. and over, 25c; thin, small. 100
12c; cripples and culls, unstable; old
ROSTERS, 1Sc; ducks, Csc; geese, 22c;
1917 BOOSTERS, Csc; 1917 shaggy, 200
22c; hens, 31a lbs. and over, 26c; un'
der 3h lbs, 23c.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
South 81. Paul Livestock,

So. st. Paul, April 24.-Estimated
receipts at the Union Stockyards:
Cattle, 5000; calves, 900; hogs, 800;
sheep, $50; cars, 1877.
Railroads entering the yard report
ed receipts for the day by loads az
follows: Burlington, 6; Great West
ern, 20; Milwaukee, 70; Rock Island
q; Omaha, SO; Great Northern, 10: st
Louis, 2; Northern Pacific, 8; 500
Line, 40.
Cattle-Steers, s10617; cows, $50
IL; calves, s7.25112.75; hogs, $16.S01
II; sheep and lambs, s10113.s5.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
RESPECT RED CROSS
% Not Intend to Retallate With
Acts of Barbarity Shown
by Huns.

Our soldiers are respecting the Red
Cross when worn By Germans, even II
the Germans have fred upon American
Red Cross stretcher bearers and ambu-
lance drivers. ~ the following dispatch
shows:
"0ome American soldiers In a lis
tening post northwest Of Toul early
this morning discovered an enemy pa
troll fixing their own wire. and prompt
~ opensd IRE. The Germans retreat
"a h1stily. leaving two Of their nun
Der hanging on the barbs.
s0everal hours after daylight q party
Of I've Germans. two infantrymen and
three Red Cross workers. emerged
from the enemy lines and started for
their comrades entangled In the wires.
TIE Americans saw the Red Cross
bruuDards and did not open are On the
pafty. which removed the bodies"
rxooe II indisputable that the Ger,
mar have bombed hospitals plainly
marked with the Red Cross. have sunk
hoopltal ships equally plainly marked,
havo nred upon American Red Cross
wog1Iers on the battlefield, and 9th.
srW1De have ignored the emblem that
ever civilized nation respects.
Tat our American boys do not IN
tsnA TO retaliats with this kind Of
bex1aT1ty II proved In the foregoing
diGDatch. and German mothers who
hayo sons wounded viii doubtless zee
tho Inference between 'kultur" ~
prseliced BY their own leaders and
Seun1nrsr - practicsd b. the Ameri-
CO ana allied soldiers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Louis Krumm to Wesley HI. Ro-
bar, lots 13 and IA, block 8. Chester.
]. e. Struwe to Glen Struwe, hall
interest in swA 8-1O8-52.
]. e. O'Connell to Henry G. Bron-
son, lots l, 2 and g.. block II. Mil
waukee Land company's Second ad.
dition.
G. w. Schultz to A. M. Thorson,
ct al, seA 1~7-108-52.
e. w. Reeve to Bert Reeve, lot Z
and 8, block 3, Town Proprietor'f
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
Allies Aid RoIsheviki Forces.

Moscow, April 24.-British and
French troops have been landed at
Mourmansk on the northeast coast OF
Kola peninsula in the Arctic ocean,
to reinforce a British marine detach.
ment sent ashore previously. The
Entente troops are cooperating with
Bolsheviki forces in protecting the
Mourman coast and the railway
against attacks by Finnish white
guards. Russian red guards also are
acting with British and French troops
under the direction of the Mourman
soviet war council.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24

Clever as the German spy may be.
great linguists as they claim to be,
Americans have found that their vast
and rich range of slang completely baf.
nes them.
An American officer who was I'm Bel
GUM working with the Relief Commits.
sion before American entered the war
told at the American Oficers' Inn In
London. where he Is at present stop
ping, al amusing little story Of the diff
dculties he and his fellow workers had
In holding any sort of conversation
without fear Of being overheard by the
ever present German spy. and how they
got round them.
"We couldn't talk English without
being overheard. somehow. and our
conversation was c~ontorted and exag-
gerated beyond recognition. French was
no better, but we found that we had q
trackless country. a real No Mans
Land on which we could venture with
absolute safety for the battling OF in
Quisitive ears. I'll explain what ]
mean.
News Sources q Mystery.
IL had just heard that a German In
the United States had mn lie an attempt
upon the life of the president. II was
at q time when every event OF the kind
was making our participation In the
war more certain. How the news
leaked out I don't know. I shall never
know. That was the popularity OF
news in Belgium. You heard the rum
or. but you could trace II to no appar-
ent source.
I'm q BARRIERS shop were several
German officers. Entered Sperry. OF
California, who had just returned from
q trip In the provinces. and would be
likely to know nothing about the re.
port. II would be well IL he were In.
formed before reporting at the Pass
Zentrale. So the information was cod
ed. and the following dialogue occur
red:
".Nix on any Of these spsngled deli
eatesssns getting wise. but Ii there
were any wully extrees In this bure
they'd be scareheaded about q Heinie
who Just tried to put over the Czol-
gosx on the Main Squeexer
"A pause. and then back from the
lathered lips In the other chair:
No Chance for Him.
~ getcha. Steve. What's the next
call for dinner In the dining cart
"sYou can search me. But ! think
tt n al TO the merry
Say. when win all those guys stop
trying to steal second with the bases
fullr
.swhat DO you expect from bush
league beansf The skids for them
But tell me. am ! taking too long q
lead or nrstr
".Ataboyl These gazabos win never
tumble 70 the line In Q thousand
years."
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

hereby announce myself as a re-
publican candidate for nomination to
the office Of treasurer of Lake county
at the May primary elections. subject
to the wishes OF the votsrs.-Matt
Stauffacher.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24

Chicago, April 24.-Hog receipts, 49,
900; slow at yesterdays average to sc
lower: bulk $17.05G17.60; light, ST..
l5617.75: mixed, $16.S5617.70: heavy
SIG .60G17.30; rough, $16@16.50; pigs,
s13.254l7.15. Cattle receipts, 10000;
weak; native steers, s10.50G17.50 so;
stockers and feeders, S. 80;
cows and heifers, 80; calves,
$96l450. Sheep receipts, l 1000;
weak; sheep. S13@17.S0; lambs. SIG
50Q22.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

/ hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for nomination to the office
of register Of deeds for Lake county
on the republican ticket, subject to
the voters of the county at the May
primary election.-Martin Nerdahl.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24

Washington, April 24.-Upon the
motion Of attorneys for the Hinchman
Coal & Coke company of Wheeling.
w. Va, contempt proceedings insti-
tuted by the company against Presi.
dent Frank ]. Hays and nine other
officials and members of the United
Mine Workers Ut America, filed In
the supreme court, have been with
drawn. The Hinchman company ac-
cused the labor leaders Of violating
injunctions restraining them from at
tempting to organize employees Of the
company.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT.

l hereby announce myself as can
didats for the nomination OF super
intendent of schools of Lake county.
subject to the decision of the voters
In the republican primaries.-Emily
8. Glatx.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
BUY w. $. s.
Increased Taxes for Canadians.

Ottawa, April PA. X. Mclean,
acting minister of finance, in the
budget for the fiscal year 1888 is
expected to next Thursday
that Canada must raise $500, 900 900
more for war, necessitating abou
s253, 000, 900 by increased taxation anc
borrowings. Plans for obtaining tn,
new funds may be made public at the
same time. Canada's national deb
is now 81, LOG. 1894, 900, an increase o.
$4,000, 900 due TO the war. Fixed
interest charges now total 5000, 900
and pensions $16.000,000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
COUNTY TREASURER,

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination of
county treasurer subject to the de-
cision Of the republican voters In the
coming primaries.-C. H. Roberts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT.

l hereby announce myself as a re-
publican candidate for the office of
county judge Of Lake county subject
to the wishes of the republican voters
at the primary election. to be held
May %, 1918.-F. l.. Soper.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the republican electors of Lake
county. Gentlemen: We wish to an
nounce our candidacy for the nomi-
nation for county treasurer and re-
spectfully request your support at
the May primaries.-A. l.. Rankin.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

1 hereby announce myself as a a
didate for the nomination of superin-
tendent OF schools subject to the de-
cision of the republican voters in the
coming Lake county primaries
June Emry.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
A SHORT BUT STRONG STATEMENT

Women with backache, rheumatic
pains. sore muscles. stiff joints or other
symptoms of kidney trouble should read
this statement from Mrs. s. G. Small.
Clayton. N. M: Foley Kidney Pills have
done me more good than all other msdi-
cines." They strengthen veal kidneys
and Danish sleep-disturbing bladder all
ments. Sold everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

hereby announce myself as a
candidate for treasurer OF Lake coun-
ty on the republican ticket. subject to
the will of the voters at the May pri-
mary elections.-Oscar G.. Olson.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

l hereby announce myself as a re-
publican candidate for register of
deeds of Lake county, subject to the
wishes of the voters at the primary
elections.-Blaine Rowland.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
Award ser eravsry.

- Croix Dc Guerre. French decora-
H. Tor bravery on the battlefield. has
~ awarded 70 a. Z. Street.-The. Jr..
q 0onvsr. according 10 word received
" ~ parents. He was decorated for
ears51ng Z wounded companion from
- neld under heavy German ORA
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
Managing Editor Of Minneapolis Trib-
une Suddenly Stricken.

Minneapolis. April 24.-William III.
Hunter, managing editor of the Trib-
une, died suddenly here. Mr.. Hun
ter had been apparently in his nor
NAL state of health. but suffered SEEM
ingly from acute Indigestion.
Mr.. Hunter had been managing edi.
tor OF the Tribune since the spring
OF 1915. He had been a newspaper
man for 40 years.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24
AMERICAN SLANG
FOOLS HUN SPIES
German LInguists BefuddIec by
Yankee Talk.
TELLS AN AMUSING STORY

ofiesr Relates How He conversed
With Brother officer In Presence Of
Cermans--sIanu Provided Traekiess
Country on Which They Could Ven.
turs With Safety for Battling Of In.
quisitivs Ears.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-24

minneapolis Oral

Minneapolis, April 24.--Oats. May
SAN.
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CHICAGO Grain.

Chicago. April 24.-Corn, May. 81.
27N; Oats. May. IS.
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Duluth Flax.

Duluth. April 24.-F1axseed, May
$4.04h: July, $4.05.
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