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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
FLU INCREASES.
FEEL NO ALARM
Total Of AZ New Cases Reported
No Closing Order Is En-
pected to Result.

A total of AZ new cases of Span
ish influenza were reported to DR..
c. T. Foster, city health commits
sioner, for Saturday.
No new cases of pneumonia and
no deaths were recorded. Total
cases since the beginning OF the
epidemic now number zoos. Total
deaths number 72.
Local health officials do not be-
Iieve that the state board will find
it necessary to advise a closing or
der to be placed in effect in this
city. Rock Island seems to be less
affected by the epidemic at this
time than other cities in this COM
munity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
KNIGHTS MEET
IN CITY TODAY.
Annual District Convention OF the
h. Of Il. Opens la Rock Island
This Afternoon.

The annual district convention Of
the Knights of Pythias, under the
auspices of st. George lodge, open
cd in Rock Island this afternoon.
Routine business took place dur
ing the initial session at odd Eel
lows hall. Tonight the assembled
delegates will confer ranks and en-
Joy a social evening.
A large number Of representa-
tives from the different lodges are
in town for the conclaye, Two Of
the state officials are in attendance.
S. O. VanFossen of Beardstown,
grand chancellor, and Henry P.
Caldwell of Chicago, the grand
keeper of records and seals, arTiy-
ed in this city this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
THE WEATHER

Generally fair and warmer to-
night and Tuesday with the lowest
temperature tonight about 30 de-
Rrees.
Temperature at n. m, %. High
est yesterday, 80. Lowest last
night, "a.
Velocity of wind at z a. m, Z
miles per hour.
Precipitation, .01 inch
Relative humidity at 7 p. M, 81;
at z a. m, "a.
Stage of water, 35, no change in
last As hours.
J. M. SHERIER, Meteorological.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
Rheumatism Back on the Job
With It's Old-time Furv

germs, can rid you OF this dlsabli,,
disease.
S. S. 9. has given some wondsfbr
results in treating Rheumsils~
Being q purely vegetable bIoo5
remedy, It purifes the blood Of Al.
cry germ, and thus removes fla
cause Of Rheumatism. Get a bettls
today at your drug store, and star;
on the right treatment that Mi,
get results. Free advice about yog,
case can be had by writing to Nsd.
zeal Director. 26 Swift Laboratorv
Atlanta, Ga--(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
No Let-Up in It's Torture.

Pretty soon you will be reaching
for the linfment bottle again, for
the millions of little pain demons
that cause Rheumatism are on the
warpath. Winter weather seems to
awaken them to renewed fury.
But your rheumatism cannot be
rubbed away, because liniments and
lotions cannot reach the disease. 1t
is in the blood, and only a remedy
that goes deep down in to the cir
culation, and routs out that disease
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
PERSONAL POINTS

Mrs. Rose Reddig and son John
Howard have returned to their
home in Chicago after attending
the funeral of the Iatter's aunt,
Mrs. Mamie L. Reddig.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. Z. LENS, 284S
Eighth avenue, are the parents of
a daughter, born at St. Anthony's
hospital yesterday. Mr.. LENS re-
Gently went to France as a member
of the American expeditionary
forces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

county: died yesterday at bis H..
here after an illness OF six v -
lie lived In Henry county y.
years and was 81 years Of are 3
widow and seven children sun an, ila
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
LODpe-ChampIin.

Miss Ada Loppe and Walter L.
Champlin, both of this city, were
married Saturday evening at Z
o'clock at the parsonage OF the
First Baptist church, Rev. J. Clark
Granger officiating. The only at
PENDANTS were Mr. and Mrs. Will
lard Lansier of this city. After a
short wedding trip to Windsor,
Iowa, Mr.. and Mrs. Champlin will
reside in this city. The groom is
employed on the arsenal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
Society
Announce Engagement.

Mrs. William Hartmann, 2207
Sixth avenue, announces the en-
gagement and approaching mar
rage of her daughter, Miss Anna
to Albert Rothermund of Omaha,
Neb. The date of the wedding has
not been definitely set but 1t VIII
be some time in the early spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
PIONEER HENRY
COUNTY PASSES

Especial to The Argus.)
Geneseo. Ill, Dec. John Fl.
Withrow. pioneer resident of Henry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

This is special week in silks,
dress goods, wash goods, laces and
enbroideries at McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

This is special week in silks,
dress goods, wash goods, laces and
embroideries at McCabe's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
Licensed To Wed

HAVE PLYING COPS
New York, Dec, An avia,,..
section has been added TO he ~
York police department and M
be used for policing the rlvs.-
harbor and bay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
aSAEE F0OD7 Is APpplr

Washington, Dec. 2.-Amerie,,.
Food conservation week for wo,,I
relief" opened with an appeal 49,
Food Administrator Hoover -
renewed efforts to conserve foo5
This is special week In sr,,
dress goods, wash goods. laces g..
embroiderie5 At McCabe's.
Bescohol-ask Beardsley's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
Expect Peace BY Spring

We may hope. I believe, for the
formal conclusion of the war by
treaty by the time spring has come.
The p months to which the pres
cnt control of the railways is lin
tied after formal proclamation of
peace shall have been made will
run at the farthest, l take IT for
granted, only 10 the January of
1921.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02
sf.NO.0O0 in 1920.

i entirely concur with the sec
rotary Of the treasury in recon-
mending that the two billions need
cd in addition to the four billions
provided by existing law. be obtain
ed from the profits which have &C
crued and shall accrue from war
contracts and distiuctively war
business. but that these taxes be
confined 10 the war profits accru-
ing in 1918. or in 1919 from bust
ness originating in war contra cts.
! urge your acceptance Of his rec
OmmeHdatlOn that provision be
made now, not subsequently, that
the taxes 10 be paid in 1920
should bc reduced from $4,000 .OO0,-
600 TO $4,000 600 900. ANY arrange
meats less definite than these
would add elements Of doubt and
confusion 10 the critical period Of
industrial readiustment through
which 'he country must now I'm
Ued.ately pass, and which no true
friend OF the nations essential
business interests can afford 10 be
spousibie for creating or pro
longing. Clearly determined cOndi-
ton. clearly and simply charted.
are Indispensable TO the economic
revival and rapid Industrial deyel-
1pment which may confidently be
expected If we act nov and sweep
3ll iHterrOga ton points away.
Approves Naval Program.
4 take il for granted that con-
sFess Will carry out tho naval pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02

Continued from Page One)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-02


4 lake n for granted that con
EFess viii carry out tho naval pro-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

BAs Rn, FER, wanted. Must be American and
if n dr. polite AND money .setter and neat
to TO- manage shop. SIS guarantee half over
sto. Write or wire. Prop Barber Shon
1907 Fourteenth Avenue. Detroit Mich
bo oSISt FER, assistant. Must he draft
man desiring permanent position with a
wei established concern. Reply by latter
stating age. salary desired 10 start and ex.
perience II any. Il6 care Times Dis
BoOKKEEPER-Wante man 10 work
on books; one that is quick and accurate
az INJURIES. ana writes good hand. Position
ciIiia heht Answer. giving age, experience
Single or married. Would much prefer ono
not subject to war draft. Address I mo
care Times DISPATCH. ''-'
BOl-Wanted. steady boy about Il years OF
i age Tor office and outside work. a good
placc 10 learn typewriting and business Po-
SS,ti"n permanent Apply l2li East Main
Bof-Wanted. bright coiored hoy to work
In shoe repairing shop. Age 10 TO 70
years old: Apply S?l-S23 North Firth Street
BQY-Wantgd good strong boy to assist in
Shipping department. Also boys To de-
liNcr packages Can use either white or
c9lored boys, Steady position good nav
chance for advancement. Southern Stamp
STATIONERY Company. Twelve-Six Main
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
AD,JUSTER

The local branch of large
rubber company is in need of a
man who has had experience
in dealing with the public, has
some sales ability and is capa-
BILE and convincing correspon-
dent. Must also be competent
to handle more or less office
work. Such a man, not subject
to draft, will be offered 500
per month to start, with his
chances for advancement linn
tied only by his ability. Please
apply in own handwriting, Civ
ing name, address and all par
ticulars. K 500, care Times
Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

THE FOUNDATION COMPANY
OFFERS YOU A JOB AS
SKILLED OR UNSKILLED
LABORER.
War work for all men leaving
nonessential industries. The
chance for inside men to earn
good wages at healthy outside
work and at the same time help
the boys over There" to get
ammunition to lick the Hun.
An unusual opportunity to
work on the line Of offense at
home at good wages, and you
can shortly increase your earn
ing capacity. This offer ex-
tends to all kinds of men, both
white and colored, who are
forced to seek employment in
war essential industries, or to
other patriotic Americans who
are willing to start at the bot
tom.
II you mean business, cut out
this ad, put on your old clothes
and present tito U. S. Employ
ment Office, 90 East Main ST.,
Richmond, Va, or at the u. S.
Branch Employment Office,
Seven Pines, Richmond, Va.
Experienced laborers, track
men, hoist runners, riggers,
pipe caulkers, metal workers;
in fact, almost any kind of
skilled or unskilled labor. This
job is an ideal location, fur
nished free transportation to
and from Richmond. Work
seven days a week.
Apply only at the above adj
dresses.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

MISUNDERSTANDING. new Ideas Write
- lot INST OF inventions wanted and 81 900. 900
IN prizes offered for inventions. Send sketch
tor Tree opinion Of patentability. Our four
S9oks sent Tree. Victor ]. Evans & Co.. S37
IRON M0LDERS-wanted. . experienced
iron molders: steady work nd good paw
Exceptionai employment. c So7. caro- Times
LABORERS-Wanted. Is laborers Monday
morning: pay Is cents an hour. Paw I'M
every might. Apply City Walk. just below
MISUNDERSTANDING. laborers at Fuiton
II wanted a. NJ. wakup Co
LABoRERS-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
PLUMBERS

UNION plumbers have left the
work at Camp Eustis, Lee
Hall, Va, without giving notice
or reasons, thus handicapping
the completion of this camp. It
is an urgent war necessity. Men
are wanted who are competent
to do plain plumbing work.
Rate, rs cents per hour, double
time for all overtime. Work 10
hours per day, Sundays includ-
ed. Apply WINSTON & CO..
Camp Eustis, Lee Hall, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

AMATEUR WINDER wanted; frst-class:
, TO take charge OF large repair shop No
limit 70 overtime. VIII pay blk salary to
competent man. Write at once Electric
SupplS Co.. Charleston. ). G.
AUTO MECHANIC with car. desiring to
connect with genuine money making prop
osition. Good oprortuni,y for right man 10
,ns x, exclusive agency without in!erfer;
terms Napex Mfg. & Sales Co. 2I1 High
Avenue. Cleveland. Ohio.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

MACHINIST-Wanted. experienced machin-
I nisns,, GOOD wages. SIS. care Times-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
AUTO,IoBILEs FOR SALE.

TRUCKS that pay, Trucks you
want. Giants, Golfers, de-
signed, engineered and made
by Truck builders, with years Of
experience; immediate deliv-
cry promised by Owens Motor
Co, 1923 West Broad. Madison
1904. Distributors quality
Trucks, Giant heavy duty, Col
lier light duty. Agents wanted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
FURNITURE Err
FURNITURE REPAIRER
ELECTRICIANS

WANTED, good, experienced
white or colored furniture re-
pair man; one that knows how
to repair and set up new furni-
ture; permanent position; good
salary. Apply to MIR. Richard
son, WEISBERGER co.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
PRINTER

PRINTER in an indus
trial plant, working on
government orders.
Must understand type
setting and know how
to feed job press. An all
the-year job; liberal
bonus. Apply immedi-
ately. WORTENDYKE
MFG. CO., foot of Thir-
teenth Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

DREYFUS & co. requires the
service Of a colored porter.
Apply at once, POI East Broad
Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
It'd. WANTS
TIMES-DISPATCH
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Standardized and Indexed for Quick

Reference.
l0c u line Sunday
&c Il line Daily.
gle Il line for 3 consecutive insertions.
.42S line for 7 consecutive Insertions.
Si;bg a line for 20 consecutive insertions.
Sinifnum OF lines is allowed.
minimum charge 20 cents.
the inch.
All advert lsements received up TO 10 Il. NJ.
g. T.. NJ SaturdaysI the day before pub
HShtion VIII receive proper ciassincat ZION.
advertisements received after that hour
WIN be placed In the TOO Late TO Class
TELEPHONE.
TciHphone your Want Ads to The Tignes-
dispatch. Randolph /. when you find 1t
more convenient In do and they VIII
SUTSTATI0NS FOK I'D. WANTS
Times. Dispatch Branch OGiccs main
!alhed IN practically every Drug store In
lMe CITY Tor the convenience Of tho public.
Maht Aos are accepted by them at reEu-
lar Office rates.
SOUTH RICHMOND.
=. branch ONCE Times D!spa tch. 1904 Hull
d. Telephone Randolph 53o3.
80, PETERSBURG.
- Times Dispatch Branch. Ali North Second
street. phone Petersburg 22o.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

MACHIN1ST - Wanted, first
class, industrious general
machinist for work in South
Richmond plant. Good wages
and permanent position for
right man. Address, giving
references, Manufacturer, P. o.
Box 1876.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
BARGAINS IN USED CARS

BARGAINS IN USED CARS
l Studebaker touring, 1914.
l Ford touring, 1914.
1 Hupmobile touring, 1916.
2 Ford touring, 1917.
/ Saxon Six touring.
l Landelet Maxwell.
/ Kline touring, 1917.
/ Kline roadster, 1917.
l Maxwell touring, 1914.
l Grant touring, 1917.
TRUCK BARGAINS
l Smith Form-a-T Truck.
l One-ton DENLY.
L One-ton Republic.
RAWLINGS MOTORS CORP.
3lS West Broad Street.
pEPEEDABLE nsed cars. 81 D. Stone Co.
Inc. Broad at Shater: Madison sii4.
FOR f'ale, late late in99dsl Maxwell touring ca,
Co. 1915 West Broad.
READ THIS LIST OVER.
sTUDEBAKER touring.
DODGE touring.
OAKLAND roadster
MAXWELL touring.
KLINE Gas touring.
FORD touring. 1917. denountable wheels.
CAPITOL MOTOR CORPORATION.
3ls West Broad street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25

PORTER wanted. Apply ready for work
Monday. 1880 a. NJ. b. w. Wilson Paper
Company. 20 Gov ernor Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
AU1 OMOBILE MECHANICS

WANTED, at once, 5 frst-class
automobile mechanics. Ap-
ply CAPITOL MOTOR CORP,
319 West Broad Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-08-25
LOST AND EnINn

AUTO LIcEHSE-I.ost. autom0biIe license,
40. gEza: HeMarG u returned 10 - y. Ninil,
BAEk BpOk-Lost. bank book and checks
SATURDAY morning AT Twelfth and Nan
or on broad ana Main car. b.Iougin.: To W
e stewart Finder please return 10 Savings
nsns OF klchfnond, or uhunc Madison lp2s.J
HAND BAG-l.ost. black beaded hand hag
containing Slgv or more. between E.Iuh N
anu ninth Streets. up ninth Strs.t.
l.ibera! reward. Return to IL Cedar street.
Chelsea Hil. Phone Aud!.or, fl.u.I
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-15

the light Of what followed the Hun the Ypre,
May KENNEL is to the the
complete that disrupted
NO great portion OF the
tween A and Amen called help
MS efforts TO clean the angle between
Inc herman the battle
me tremendous efforts against numbers
demand
the punishment Clearly such can accom-
plshed a week. ~ ~ "
General Maurice brought ANALYSIS published in
nc Oklahoman this which
British said
ced the benefit Of
casualty record for the
me plan to get down the Disc Ou and Marine punish the
British at the same time * F ~
VIII Hndeurg pour his units from the line front
ot Ionpgne General Foch
toward the coast through the British engage
men OF many the French the Montddie must called
omF Under such the Huns
opportunity of back great angie and vh
through flank the other before Focf could Get hi, pou,
back2 " 1 sN''''' Po"u'
do not that this will be trying TO think Gk.
herman would think
general not He has
wonderful French resistance AT best
Tor the French the last week Foch said anyone else iha,
purely defensive fighting il meyer decisive ~ '
July Is bound to be such hungry month the
m there all the for the
Junkers chasing ~' NG
The bread ration Germany grams daily Those figure.
mean thr.s
mied wheat BUT
ponent parts OF which smell hu of barley b ION,
potatoes and other low quality vegetable ration has not H.
numen OF one one inch slice Liberty
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-15

tional fights and petty squabbles which
have kept the party in hot water ever
since statehood will be resumed. In
fact, there is nothing to prevent further
turmoil unless an operation is per-
formed. In short the republican party
in Oklahoma needs to be democratized.
1t is notorious fact that the meth
DDS which have obtained in "promot-
ing" party interests are not dissimilar
to those whoch have made the Hohernl
zollern dynasty unpopular in the eyes
of the world. William Of Getmany, il
he were to comb the world for political
schemcrs who might go his Jagows
and other Vons one better in political.
trcachery, could profit by taking a re-
served seat at a regulation republican
convention and if, at the close of the
proceedings, he hadn't found the man
who would suit his purpose to T, then
he wouldn't have been attending
regular Oklahoma republican conven-
tion.
Ring Lardner hit upon happy
phrase when he wrote about making
the world safe for democrats. but he
could find an equally fertile field for
his abilities If he could adequately pre-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-15
THE UNUSUAL ZINC MEN.

COMPLAINT against high taxes has Ious been regarded
- an inaiienabe right and prosperity prevented
peeple from telling how they robbed by the govern
1t But the old order changeth. There the zinc
- lead ms1pAi now suggesting higher taxes for their
p. and making the UNUSUAL admission that their prof
SNne large No plea Of poverty. and no thought of
simony In dealing with the government It is so unusual
that II is bound 10 attract widespread attention and may
prove good advertising 1t is possible although that seems
TOO much, that others may follow thr example This will
hardly 60 so far to the downodden oil producers
TO- indorse the gross tax bu, it may at least help
the public to brace up for what coming the same being
new national revenue measure, which will be aimed at
war profits and hit everybody Just what form this new
tax bill will take uncertain but it is safe to assume that
the lead and zinc men will have their wish for higher taxes
sstied and they will have abundance of company who
win pay without wishing for the privilege
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-15
More Than 100000
Smiths in New Army
Prairies Breed Best

| try. One state, South Dakota, has
furnished as many as eighty percent OF
physically perfect men, but the big
group Of contiguous states. comprising
Idaho Montana, the Dakotas, Mime
sofa, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah.
Arizona, Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma,
showed up with. more than seyenty-five
percent of sound specimens, record
equalled outside that group only by
Alabama.
The rest Of the eastern and south
eastern states and those OF the Pacific
coast, with Colorado and New Mexico,
weighed in with from seventy TO seven
ty-five percent OF physically acceptable
registrants New York, New Jersey
Kentucky, Louisiana and Nevada had
less than seventy percent acceptable !;
New Hampshire, Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island and West Virginia graded below
sixty-iive percent, while Maine, Yer
mont, Connecticut and Pennsylvania
Offered the lowest physical quality,
more than tofty percent in each OF these
states being rejected
A little more than seven and one
half percent of the men registered for
the draft ares negroes--7I,o26 out of
the total of 9,s86, ,S0S Twenty-eight per-
cent Of the negroes registered were
called bn the boards, as against thirty
two percent OF the white registrants.
A much smaller proportion Of those
called were rejected, discharged and
exempted than in the cose OF the white
men Oy of 208,oS3 negroes called by
the boards, 7S,d97 were certified for
service, or 1913 percent; OF the 2873oo6
whites called, only 7'l,2l3, or 247S per
cent were certified.
Carrying out the same proportion of
acceptances and reflections among the
negro. registgants not yet called for
service, there will be an addition Of
l9l $50 negro troops TO the national
army without counting the new regis
trants
In the alphabetical roster OF the ma
tional army the name that like Abou
Ben Adhem's leads all the rest, is that.
of Eal Olaf Aabel, while Joseph Zyny
brings up the rear. II has been said that
every third man in the German army
IL nA1tu MulltI. lndl may OF may not
be true, but il is fact that rvery fiji
teenth man in the United States army
or more than 100000 in all, bears the
name of Smith There are l,04O John
Smiths, l,56O Bill Smiths and enough
other Smiths with other handles to fill
ll0 index card trays containing 1000
cards each.
One of the surprising facts developed
by the draft was the large proportion
of men between 2l and 80 who could
not read or write More than 100000 of
the first draft registrants we're totally
illiterate; of those taken into the serv-
ice more than 10000 were unable to
sign or to write home. The education Of
these men is not unimportant part
Of the s6Wce the government is rem
dering them.-Now York Sun ,