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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-22

registrants have been called for ex-
animation Monday morning and an
other batch of $50 men will report
next Wednesday for examination.
These examinations will continue un-
til all men in Class have reported.
Most of the men now being examined
will see service in the second nation
al army, which will be called out
about May 1.
The results of the examination to-
day will not be made known for a
day or two. Following the practice
in the past, the board will announce
only those who have been rejected.
The registrant has the alternative OF
filing an appeal to his examination
with the advisory medical board, if
he is not satisfied with the results of
the first examination.
Eight Men Leave for West.
Eight Rock Island men who enlist
ed in the spruce production service Of
the aviation section, left last night for
the Vancouver barracks in Washing
ton. They are Louis D. Draips, Vic
tor A. Harder. Charles ". Horton,
William E. Paterman. Frank Hayman,
Duke Smith, William B. Winkler anc
Charles P. Stevens. John Tucker and
Andrew Nordman were sent to Camp
NDodge yesterday by the local board.
Sam Ryerson, county recorder and
Clarence Isaacson, deputy county
clerk, being at liberty today because
Of Washington's birthday, assisted the
medical board in carrying through the
! examinations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-22
TAVENNER IS BACK
WITH FRIENDS: IS
IN BETTER HEALTH

Hon. Clyde H. Tavenner, former
congressman, after spending a dav IN
ROCK Island. left this afternoon for
colorado where. with the exception OF
.he past six weeks, during which he
mas been in Washington. he has spent
his time since retiring from congress
on a ranch that he owns, 14O miles
this side OF Denver.
Tavenner was obliged to go to Col.
orado for the benefit of his health,
as he found himself 80 pounds un-
derweight when he left congress. due
10 overwork. Happily he has now
ABOUT regained his former health, and
expects to return to Rock Island
county within a few weeks.
Mr.. Tavenner, when asked abou,
politics. refused to discuss it, SAYING
this is no time to talk politics. Our
immediate duty is to win the war and
end it, When the campaigns come
on 1t Will be time enough to discuss
issues and candidates"
Mr.. Tavenner spoke of the wonder.
ful changes that had been made in
Washington between the time he lei,
there and his return, few weeks
ago. 1T is q veritable hive of wal
making industry" he said, land
buildings have risen as if by magic
in every available foot of ground; the
parks and other public places being
utilized for these purposes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-22
Milan SCENE or
RED CROSS SALE
r.,.r Is BEING Held In Town Hall In
village b. Ladies Of Club This
Afternoon.
aRGANIzE A. BRANCH TONIGHT
Was Lon Harris OF Rock Island win
Have Charge With Auction
3, Planned Following.
Milan town hall was the scene Of

Milan town hall was the scene of
,reat activity this afternoon.
The ladies of the Double Four card
,,uh conducted a bazar and entertain
mont for the benefit Of the Red Cross.
George Buck. Moline auctioneer, sug-
sss,ed the sale and led the donations
Nth hog TO be sold at auction.
Mr.. Bucks offer was taken and w.
Marshall, not to be outdone, do
mated thoroughbred Holstein calf
these are the leading donations. Many
o;her things such as pure bred roos-
,ers. eggs, butter. cream, potatoes,
cats. corn. canned goods, and a riding
hridle have been given. At the bazar
this afternoon the ladies entertained
With victrola music. Ice cream. cake,
sandwiches and coffee were for sale.
Program Tonight.
Al 7:30 thi sevening a miscellaneous
program will be given. Music and
speaking being dominant factors.
After the entertainment branch
OF the Red Cross will be organized
under the direction of Miss Lou Harris
Of Rock Island as organizer. Immed-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-22
EXAMINE $50 OF
DRAFT men HERE
Physical Fitness Of Another Batch Of
Registrars for Service Deter.
mined Today.
TO BE PLACED IN - CLASSES
One Hundred and Fifty.Three VIII
Report Monday and $50 More
Next Wednesday.

Unusual significance was attached
to the examination of $50 Glass l
draft men by the medical board today
at the local exemption board offices,
as on this date, 1856 years ago, George
Washington, father of our country,
was born.
Some Of the more patriotic regis
trants stood in groups awaiting their
turn and discussed the stirring events
Of 1875, which are strikingly appro-
pirate at this particular, time
The $50 draft men who reported to-
day will be examined as to their
physical fitness for military service.
Under the new regulations they will
be placed In three classes-fit for &C
tive service, fit for limited service or
rejected as totally unfit for service.
Thus far the per cent of totally ply
sically unfit has been surprisingly
small. Out of one batch Of 1879 men
examined last week, only six were
rejected. Small defects, which can
be corrected, are overlooked.
One hundred and f1fty-three more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-22

lately following will be the auction.
Mr.. Buck will be assisted by his part
ner, Mr.. Hutchinson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-22

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-22
Fourth Floor Specials for Saturdays Selling

Over Is pieces and patterns, 80
and 40 inch Filet and Cable
Nets, white or ivory, q big mill
clean up. Values to 60c on
yard. This sale, yard. OVN
Over 700 curtains In ono of q
kind. pairs and up to 3 pair Of a
kind, all in white, ivory and
ecru. Values to s. pair. E0o
Only, each .............. wv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-18
France Preparing to Rehu;Id

From Architecture, Charles Scrihn.,
 Sons. publishers.
 Sometime ago the "Societ.; aau testes diplomes." under inc .n....-. the French government. organized an sr nioition of the regional architectura ., the invaded departments, with v,.r, .a inspire those who were about to an.s. the competition. organized by tb. society. for the reconstruction of tha s. vastated country.
 In ordinary circumstances an f,,na..-. exhibit of art attracts the attention ns all the intellectual world. How u,,,ch more so now. Nothing Is more sign;f . cant In the present hour. This move alone IS pound to have far-reaching effect on the enemys morale. Here stands Ere nca at the end of her fourth year of this terrible struggle, with one hand. soN to speak repulsing the foe. with the other sne Keeps order in her internal affairs With the utmost composure. Can one imagine more self assurance and cona. dence in the final result? It is not a pic- ture, but the strictest reality.
 Not long ago when ignoring what was going on in the world we accented al, we were given by our present foe as genuine. We were blind to the fact that his much-vaunted lectures on "City Planning" were preceded by a nuster- ing up of all the military and naval German forces.
 It does not appear that France ever made any propaganda on her behalf in this country. She never believed in it. With her. things must speak for them selves. Genuine French products need no advocates. We were taken by tn. former method. and it was not until the sinking of the Lisitania that we saw the light We arc able now to discern the true from the camounaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-18
NOT A PARTICLE | 0F DANDRUFF OR | A FALLING HAIR Save your hair! Double it's
 beauty in just a few
 moments "Danderine'' makes your hair thick, glossy, wavy
 and beautiful

WMhin ten minutes after an application of Danderine you can not find single trace pf dandruff or falling hair and your scalp will not itch. but what will please you most will be after few weeks use, when you see new hair, fine and downy at first-yes-but really new hair-grow- ing al over the scalp
 Danaerine is to the hair what fresh showers of rain and sunshine are to ve6< tationl It goes right to the roots, in- vigorates and strengthens them. It's ex- hilarafn stimulating and life-producing properties cause the hair to grow long. strongland beautiful.
 A little Danderine immediately doubles the betuty of your hair. No difference now dull, faded, brittle and scraggy. just moisteI cloth with Danderine and care fully daw 1t through your hair. taking one smhll strand at 2 time. The effect is amazins your hair will be light. fluffy and w4vy. and have an appearance of abun{ {ance; an incomparable lustre. soft ness And luxuriance
 Get . smail bottle of Knowlton's Eandfrine Iroln any ui i,s .ifos sS.-ot counter. for a few cents and prove that your hair Is as pretty and soft as any that F has been neglected or injured by carelefs treatment--thats all--you :iurelN si can have beautiful hair and lots Yf 1t # you will just try . little Dand-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-18
GREAT CARE USED IN PARATION
 OF A|RMEN'S MAP
Small Balloons Used to De- termine Speed and Direc- tion of Wind-COurse
 Marked on Maps

An American Airdrome in France,
 cjated Press )-Before leaving on long
 distance night raid the airmen first pre-
 pare their maps with great care, making
 on them the detailed course from the
 airdrome to their objective
 By means of small balloon, whoss
 speed, direction and height is recorded
 by an instrument on the ground, the
 force and direction of the wind at diff ferent attitudes is discovered, and the compass course, allowing for wind-drifts is marked beside the course on the map.
 The compass course for the return jour- ney Is also marked. The speed of the machine is calculated, and on the line of
 the course a series of points are marked, showing where the machine should be every 10 minutes, thus enabling the air
 man to check his progress and to know his approximate position if he gets lost. The airman climbs in circles above his airdrome until he has gained sufficient height to start safely on<his journey, and then turns his machine eastward. until
 his illuminated compass shows that he
 Is flying on the right course. Then he flies straight, taking care to avoid swerv- ing to right or left
 LOOKS FOR LANDMARKS At the same time he watches the coun- try below for landmarks. As he crosses the lines he looks for some distinctive feature, such as the bend of 8 canal, the dark mass of battered town, CT the thin black thread of a railway, If he finds it. he knows he is on the right course
 Then he sees that a river should appear ir few minutes. His watch shows that he has been flying 40 minutes, and near the 45-ninute mark on his map Is a twisted pale blue line. He looks ahead and sees in the moonlight silver streak
 and he knows he is making good time. When he is over the river he compares its outline with his map, and sees that he is crossing it at the right place. He is forging steadily ahead to his destina- ton. He sees the river and canals
 most clearly of all the landmarks in the nighttime. Water is unmistakable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-18
Greatest US. Ace
 Describes Battles
 Has Won
Greatest Fight Took Place on June 5 When Lieu tenant Putnam Engaged 10 Germans and
 Shot Down Five of Them

With the American Army in France. eiated Press.) The story of Lieut.. David E. Putnam of Newton, Mass. the lead ing ace of American aviation, as he tells it, gives the impression that there is nothing extraordinary in the makins of a star of the air fleet. Of the pig things he has done he tells in so que! way that they appear ordinary. His greatest fight took place on June 5, when he engaged 10 Germans and shot down five of them.
 A year ago he was feeling his way on a. Penguin, the machine that is given to all beginners because it cannot fly oil the ground. Now his average is three Vic- tories month. having destroyed ~ enemy planes and an observation balloon since his debut, December 20. 19l7 Not all of these have been officially recorded.
 Putnam shows in the air the same ar dent aggressiveness that the Germans have been grieved to observe in our h. fantry Like great many new fliers, he sailed boldly over the lines far into the territory occupied by the Germans to provoke battle. In consequence, number of his victories could not be of- ficially confirmed and the risks were largely increased. Twice he has had 70 plane back over the lines with his motor out of commission, and his machine shot up.
 FIRST FIGHT JANUARY 19
 After seven months training and one months service at the front he fought his first battle and won it on January 19 Wally Wintor of Chicago. flying in the same patrol, said Putnam saved him during this fight Putnam now says he was the man who was saved by Win ter. Flying in high. wind that bore him over into the enemys territory he sighted two Germans below him making for the French lines. He dove after them and got one at 2000 yards height. Then he discovered that the other German was naneuvering above him and that higher up Winter was coming down, fol- lowed by two more of the enemy. He took height to meet Winter and the Ger mans abandoned the fight.
 curious accident in his second fight January ?, gave Putnam the unpleasant sensation of being at his adversary s mercy. He made such a sharp dive after his man that his machine turned turtle and all his spare ammunition fell out He had fired the last cartridge from his gun when the German wabbled and crashed about two miles inside the Ger man lines Putnams last shot had done for him.
 week later he had another narrow 'es- cape when in a fight with four two-seat- CTS his machine was shot almost to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-18

for the organization dinner and as only 400 places can be secured it Is Sneces- sary that reservation be made at once, with Clarence Lloyd, tmeporAry secre- tary, at the Rotary club office in the Brown Marx buifding.
 The follows dos of your "duesr has been issued, and Is most interest," ing.
 "DOS' OF DUES
 Your dues will help improve the roads in the state. and there are 1o0,- 0o0 miles of roads needing this help in Alabama today
 Your dues will help in the work of marking routes and erecting sign boards throughout the county. As a motorist. we know that you will be benefited by these signs
 Your dues will aid in the fight to ob- tain just and proper traffic regulations
 Your dues will help the club in it's theft prosecution work. This is vi :. tai question, and as car owner you know the importance of stamping out this evil wards for the arrest and prosecution of parties throwing glass in the streets. This one service alone no doubt saves you the cost of tire each year.
 Your dues will help maintain the in- formation bureau of the Automobile club Birmingham is touring center. and this service will be of nvalua ble aid to tourists passing this way. It will be an advertisement for Birming- ham
 Your dues will help in the fight to prevent the passage of unfair legisla- ton directed at Alabama motorists. The passage of freak legislation en- dangers your privileges as an automo- bile owner.
 Your dues will help theSprinciples of safety first. Aren't you willing to Go your part toward reducing the mortal ity resulting in automobile traffic of the city and state?
 Your dues will help promote activity through the Birmingham Automobi;e ;e clubs utilization with the American Automobile association and other nc torfng organizations.
 Your dues will assist in the main tenance of the Birmingham Automo pile club and help defray the expenses or service that is at your disposal as member when you need it.
 These are 10 good reasons why you should join the Birmingham Automo- pile club. Annual dues, $1o. No initia- tion fee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-18

The following invitations have been mailed out to 800 of Birmingham's citi- zens:
 "The Chamber of Commerce, the BIT mingham Civic association, the Xii wanis club of Birmingham, the Rotary club of Birmingham. the Civitan club of Birmingham request the pleasure of your company at an organization din- ner of the Birmingham Automobile club Thursday, August 22, 1918. [ o'clock, the Tutwiler; $1 the plate Music, Reservations must be made at once"
 Final plans for the organization of the club were completed at lunch con held yesterday with J. Mercer Barnett. Arthur Crowder. Ted Brow nell, Henry Dozier, c. l. Harold and others present.
 SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION
 The first thing the club plans to do Is to establish a school of instruction to teach men of. selective service age and all car owners the use and abuse of motor vehicles. Chattanooga has such a school and the first night 1t was opened they had more than 200 Applications for admission. This, the club points out, will be great serv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-18

The next most distinct objects are woods and forests, which appear like black patches. and their shape is usually very distinct, He sees the roads like thin white ribbons. save where they are thick iy bordered by trees.
 Railways are not so distinct and he cannot seem them very far off, for they are likely microscopic black lines. Un- til he is directly over them he cannot see the towns and villages, but he can see the rivers many miles of, and finds them the most reliable guide of all.
 So. checking his compass with the land marks and with the everreliable north star. he arrives at his destination aft CT travelng many miles across unfa- miliar country. He drops his bombs, and finds the return, with lislltened cargo, very much easier. There is a kind of "homing instinct so airmen say, which takes them back quickly and directly with little difficulty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-18

ice to the government. as we'll as auto- mobile owners.
 The organization will begin imme- diate cooperation with the highways transport committee of the national council of defense in it's highway transportation programme of hauling by trucks instead of by railroad. Citizens are of the opinion that the establishment of rural truck lines in the Birmingham district will be most advantageous.
 Reservations are already being made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-18
GAS RATE RAISE
 TO BE INVESTIGATED

florence, August 17.-(Special )-The Alabama public service commission is 10 investigate the North Alabama Gas com pany, which is under contract with the city or Florence to supply gas to the city. rms course was agreed upon at the iast meeting of the city commissioners. when a request of the gas companv for permission to increase it's maximum rate per 1000 feet to g was before the com iiiission. The motion that the public service commission be asked to o.s,st in deciding upon the reasonahlenass of the request was made by Mayor Str;n,ina and agreed to by Commissioner Horde n
 Commissioner Phillips was not presant
 2. +. Hughston. T. M. Rogers and Da- Vid Holt appeared before the city com. mission in opposition to the nrono,.a l.,
 crease, which was asked during tta
 mutation of the war the nrese,t soi- mum being $1.50 per 1000 feet wh,.t .S : opposing citizens argued is a very bish rate. ery hlen
 All the committees who worked to ,-. the Florence centennial last waa,' nlahe cess are to be commended. = ~.,,
 pert, chairman of the centennial co,,,.;.
 tee, and William Milliken, secretary de- serve much praise for the mannsr <, when they looked after the details '. would require much space to mention .,, the men and institutions that crntrih,,.aa to the success of the centennial but ,t can be truly said that the ..F,,oran.s spirit was manifested by all. and the me celebration will long be rememherad both by Florence citizens and the vis;- s. tors who enjoyed the hospitality of os', citizenship. oi our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-18

e,i TO remove splinter from the hand. fill wide-mouthed bottle nearly full os not water. Thrust the injured part over the mouth and press 1t slightly. The Flesh will be drawn down and shortly the splinter will be exposed under the acton of the steam. The usual anti septic solution should be applied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-18
Automobile Club WiN
 Be Organized at Dinner
 To Be Held on August 22
Invitations Mailed to 800 Citizens to Attend Dinner Twenty-Five Chattanooga Citizens to Attend Dinner
 Meeting and Aid in the Organization

organized big dinner to be held Thur.day August Tut~ler hotel which 25 of citizens who coming down be toa club
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-13
FRENCH HOLDING
STRONG HEIGHT
Gen. Humbert Seizes Position
Near Royc Which Threat
ems Enemy Line.
EVIDENCE OF SURPRISE
Bitter Feeling Shown to Exist
Between German Soldiers
and Officers.
EVIDENCE OF SURPRISE
~ GERALD CAMPBELL.


specin, cab,e D,spa,ch TO TuE srs from the
London Times.
Copyright. 1918: all rights reserved.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY, Aug. IA
Gen. Humbert. according to latest re-
ports, has advanced his lines to Canny
Farm. six miles south OF Roye. From
there II runs south TO a point a little
east OF Mareuil, where Il cuts the Las
signy road, then turns southeast across
the heart OF the Bois de Thiescourt to
Montigny. thence to Belleassise and
down the Oise to the east of Cambronne'
less than a mile west OF the old 1914
line at Ribecourt.
There are two points OF special value
in this sector OF the front. Canny Farm
and Belleassies. From the first the
French command a close view OF the
road between Lassigny and Roye, and
from Belleass!es there Is a clear view
down the Valley OF the oise. Beyond
are two long ridges that run down to a
point Just north OF Noyon.
On a spur of one OF these ridges there
Is great underground quarry. or cave.
This has been used by the Germans, and
I shall be surprised II tnat cave, In the
next day or two. does not yield big
bag OF prisoners,
In yesterdays fighting the enemy
made desperate attempts to delay our
advance. His rear guard actions were
very strong.
Further examination OF the battlefield
shows more and more how completely
knty 49, q nd
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-13
BOLSHEvIK CHIEFS FLEE.
Lenine and Trotzky to Move
TotterinE Government.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. l2,-rhe situation
in Moscow IS less secure than ever since
the i.ett!sh regiments. the strongest sup
porters OF the Bolsheviki. have been
sent to fight the Czecho-Slovsks. ac-
cording to the VorWaerts of Berlin
Tho newspaper adds that they have
been replaced by less reliable guards
and that the Boishevik Government ap-
pears to be badly shaken.
, Wholesale arrests Of allied nationals
have been made at Moscow. according
to dispatches from that city to the
LokaI Anseioer.
The newspapers correspondent writes
"As the British. without any declara-
ton Of war, have occupied Russian
towns and are shooting Russian citizens.
especially members OF the Soviet, British
subjects and French citizens here. with
the exception of old people, fathers OF
large families and workmen, have been
arrested and interned- as hostages
The position, OF the Soviet Government
In Russia Is considered "ary serious by
the Moscow correspondent of the Ta0e-
blatt of Berlin. 1t announces that the
Csecho-Slovak forces have increased
from 1900 to 100000 and are being
reinforced by serblans. Cossacks and
counter revolutionists.