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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
PEDDLER NABBED
AGAIN FOR SALE
OF BAD PEACHES

Again oscar Trigger Rock Ia
land peach peddlcr. is in trouble
It is said he insists on selling bad
fruit 10 housewives
Recently he was fined $50 and
costs in Moline for dIsposng Of
spoiled peaches and before that the
Rock Island police nabbrd him On
a similar charge and fined him S25
and costs.
Violation Of the Moline health
ordinances is again the charge. Mrs
Henrietta Jacobs being the com
plainant. She claims Trigger sold
her bushel Of decayaG peaches.
It appears that today's arrest de-
valoped from the same peach ped
ding trip that resulted so disas-
trously for him some time ago. for
after he was fined orders were civ.
on him to proceed along the route
he had gone and refund all the
money he had collected. Mrs ia
cobs asserted that she received No
refund from Trigger The case viii
be heard next Friday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
GERMAN BATHER
STUNTS CAUSE OF
STIR AT POTSDAM

London. Aug. 23.-The Daily Ex-
press reports from Amsterdam that
such scandaIous scenes have taken
pIa1e at Zoppot, a fashionable Prus-
sian bathing resort near DantZig,
that the police were ordered by the
military authorities TO take drastic
action.
This popular watering place has
hitherto been under the direct pa
tronage Of the crown princess of
Germany, but mixed bathing in
what is known as family bath" has
been accompanied by such fragrant
indecency that the crown princess
has hurriedly been summoned back
TO Potsdam, as ''ZoppOt is no longer
a possible place for her imperial
highness,' and the police have tax
en- possession of this princip area
and put a stop 20 the bathing
Meanwhile a number Of men and
women belonging to good German
families have been arrested for
misbehaviOr OF so shameless & char
acter that the newspapers have
been prohibited from publishing the
details Of the charges beyond the
fact that they refer TO fragrant and
open immortality"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
AMERICAN SHIPS
DOING HALF MORE
THAN IN OLD DAYS

Washington. - American ships
have increased 30 per cent in eff
c!ency, two vessels now doing the
work of three before the war. ac-
coTding 10 transportation records
kept by the shipping board. This
increase results from a marine
skip-stop system, which includes
direct routing, unifcation of car
goes, full loading and reduction OF
time in port.
This work of the shipping board
is the first in the history of Amer
lean shipping of a centralized or
ganizatiOn watching the work of
ships, contrasting their perform
ances and striving all the time to
speed them up.
Vessels in the c0astwisn trade
are working with hitherto unequal
ed speed. Two round trips a
month between Norfolk and Balti-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
TROOPS ON GUARD
AT TYLER; RELIEF
WORK rs STARTED

Tyler, Mimi, Aug ga bar
rier Of state troops has been thrown
around the tornado stricken town
of Tyler today Only relatives Of
victims or persons whose missions
are approved by the state adjutant
general are permitted to enter the
storm swept district Adjutant Gen
eral w F. Rhinow has taken charge
of the relief work.
The casualty list today was Off
cially announced as % dead, 80
seriously hurt and scores of per-
sons who suffered less serious in
juries. The property loss estimate
of 81 100000 has not been changed.
Plans already are being carried
out to clear the debris and rebuild
the town. 1t is probable that 200
mechanics from the governments
kota farm school at BroOkings will
be sent here.
Rescuers today declared that a
sick women living above the post
Office was blown through the wall
and landed on the operating table
of a physician in an adjoining
building She did not suffer ser
ious injuries. The body of a young
woman was found in a tree near
Tyler.
A sign board with the words six
miles from Dixie" was found in the
streets of Tyler. Dixie is % miles
west from here
A new school building which was
recently insured for $4,000 against
tornadoes was not injured
Funeral preparations and salvag-
ing of food and stocks from the
basement of stores kept the relief
workers and home guards busy to-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
SOFT DRINK BAR
RAIDED BY COPS;
SEVEN ARRESTED

After keeping an eye for some
time on the soft drink place and
pool room said TO be run by Gus
Chokis on Thirteenth avenue near
Twelfth street in East MoEne, three
members of the city police force
about 1870 last night swooped
down on the joint and plotted seven
men, including the proprietor, in
the direction of the police station.
This morning Chokis paid $50 and
costs when given a hearing in pO-
lice court and the other half dozen
men were fined $40 and costs. One
paid and the others are lodged in
the city jail. 1t is charged that the
men were gambling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
WIND UP CAMPAIGN
FOR OLD CLOTHING

The old clothes campaign for
Belgian relief which has been in
progress in Moline this week will
be brought to a close tomorrow.
Thus far the response which has
been accorded the appeal issued by
the patriotic service committee Of
the Moline Rotary club has been
gratifying
1t was stated today that daily
there has been an increase in the
amount OF clothes brought in This
morning. it is said, the largest col
lection of the week was received.
Since tomorrow is the final day
of the effort in Moline, it is hoped
that hundreds viii rally to the
cause
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
OPEN RFMODEIFD
Y FIRST OF MONTH

Remodeling work at tie Young
Mems Christian association build
ing is progressing rapidly. The
shower baths are nearly completed,
as are also the rooms on the fourth
floor. Thirty of the forty rooms
are already engaged, the occupants
of which will take up their resi-
dence as soon as all is in readiness.
Plans are now being made to
hold a formal opening Of the re-
modelled portion the first part of
September, in order to give those
interested in the work a chance to
see exactly what has been taking
place for the last three months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
Obituary
JuIfus c. skinner.

julius c. Skinner, 2lS Thirty
eighth street. Moline, died yester-
day morning, aged &C. Funeral
services will be held at 2 Sunday
afternoon in the residence. Inter
ment Will be in the Riverside maui
solemn.
Mr.. Skinner was born Jan. l,
1852, where the village of Silvis is
noS situated. Nearly all of his life
was spent in Rock Island county.
He married Ella A Stevens at
Hampton in February, 1873. Sur
viving are the widow and six chill
dren. two brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Ezra WiIcher of Rock Island
is = sister
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
FAILED TO APPEAR;
ALREADY IN ARMY

Information to the effect that
Harlan c. Wilcox, a registrant of
the Moline exemption board, failed
10 appear for entertainment with the
increment which was sent to Camp
Grant Wednesday afternoon was
given out by the exemption board.
Wilcox is in the radio service of
the aviation corps, having enlisted
two months ago, and is now at Har-
ward university receiving a special
training course. Prior to his en-
listment he was employed ar the r.
& V.-Wagner Ordnance company
plant in East Moline The eXemp-
ton board evidently had no record
Of his enlistment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
NINE PASSENGERS
MAKE TRIP IN BIG
BRITISH AIRPLANE

London. Aug. pa large British
airplane, carrying its crew and nine
passengers. has made the trip from
France to ENGLAND, it is announced
here The whole journey from an
airdTOme in the interior of France
to one in the interior of England
occupied little more than half an
hour
The test was made under routine
conditions with an ordinary ser
vice airplane of the largest type.
The passengers carried the normal
amount of baggage as ii travelling
BIZ train or boat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
News of the Dav in Moline and East Moline

more and Boston was considered
good service in the past for YES
sells in the New England coal car
rying trade. Now the pace is four
trips. The British recently made
the "turn-around" in five and a
half days.
Nitrate from Chile and manga
nese from Brazil, both in great de-
mand because of the war, are be-
ing brought to the United States
in record time. Four voyages to
Chilean ports in a year was for
merly regarded as good service,
but the Commodore Rollins recent
ly made the turn-around between
New York and Iquique i'll "A days,
which included a stop at Norfolk
for a cargo of coal to the canal
zone The Santa Luisa on her
maiden voyage established a record
of IS days between New York and
Valparaiso.
In pre-war days the long voyage
to Rio de Janeiro and back took
three to four months, but now only
s. days is the time, according to
the shipping board standards. The
Saga recently made a round trip
from New York to Rio in 50 days
Wool for soldiers uniforms is be-
/ ing brought from Buenos Aires
and Montevideo, the round trip be-
ing 100 days average time.
Sailing vessels before the war
made the round trip to South Amer
lea in six months, but one schoon-
er, built for the shipping board,
was back in New York from a de-
livery of a cargo of coal at Buenos
Aires in lii days. The George B.
Smith, another sailing craft in the
round trip between Norfolk and
Para in "A days.
Diversion of fast ships from the
Cuban trade to transatlantic ser
vice has handicapped rapid opera
ton between New York and Cuban
ports, but the shipping board rec
ords show the average, including
time in ports, to be about % days.
The average turn-around in the
Mexican oil trade has been reduc-
ed to II days, and some tankers
| have made the trip in week.
In the Pacific, the average turn
around are steadily approaching
the fastest times of pre-war sched-
ules. The swift ships there, as
elsewhere, have been sent to the
Atlantic for war transportation to
Europe, but the vessels allotted to
the trade with the orient and Aus
traIia have saved time by fewer
ports and by loading and unloading
more quickly than in the past.
The Ventura made the voyage to
Honolulu, Sydney, Page Page and
hack to Honolulu and thence to
San Francisco in 60 days. which
feat was duplicated by the Sonoma.
The average round trip between
San Francisco or Seattle and China,
including days in port, has been cut
10 81, and only 6S DAYS are required
for the round trip between the Pa
cific coast and Japan. New yes
sells to be placed in the trade are
expected to reduce the time
Round trips between San Fran
cisco and the Philippines. includ-
ing stops at Manila. Cavite, Hong
kong, Shanghai, Kobe. Yokohama
and Honolulu, range from 81 to
$50 days. Between New York and
Manila the round trip is 165 days,
a long voyage for these war DAYS
which is only made because of the
vital need of some commodities
The round trip in the British In
dian trade, between New York and
Calcutta, holds a recent record for
ELAPSED time, an average of 207
davS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
GERMAN EMPRESS
ILL; SONS BUSY so
KAISER SEES HER

Amsterdam, Aug. Empress
Augusta Victoria of Germany IS i'll
at Castle Wilhelshohe, Hesse-Cas-
sci, the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin
says, owing to overstrain from her
war relief work Physicians in at
tendance promise her full recovery
within a few weeks.
Emperor William, who has been
almost uninterruptedly in the field
since the spring offensive, has left
main headquarters for WilhelshOhe,
especially as the empress sons are
prevented by their service OblIga
tons from attending at their moth
er's bedside"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
WHO PUT UP BILLS?
PUZZLE TO POLICE

On the statute books of the city
Of Moline is an ordinance prohibit
ing the posting Of bills on tele-
graph. light and telephone poles.
Third avenue. however. r decorat-
ed with posters from end 10 end.
70 one seems TO know how they
GOT on the poles. Probably they
were put on during the night. But
anyway, they are there and the pO-
lice are displeased. The posters
advertise the lecture to be given by
John Reed under the auspices of
Moline Socialists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
SAFE IN FRANCE.

''Have arrived safely in France
This is the welcome message re
ceiyed by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A.
Merry. 2503 Fifth avenue. Moline.
from their son, James. who is a
base horn player in an army band.
Merry was drafted one year ago
in June and was first stationed at
Camp Dodge He was later trans
ferred TO New York. Before being
called into service he was employed
by the Moline Pillow and
was a member of ON
pany band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
HEADS MEDICAL RODY.

MadlsOn, Wis, Aug. .. = DIT.
James W. Guthrie, Dubuque, Iowa.
was elected honorary president of
the Tri-City Medical association at
the closing session last night of the
annual convention. DR.. L. H. Prince.
Sparta, Wis. was elected president.
and DR.. D. G. Smith. Freeport. Ill.
secretary and treasurer. Rockford,
Ill, was awarded next years con-
yention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
SURVEY FOR NEW
HOMES IS BEGUN
IN EAST MOLINE

Surveying of the property on
Seventh street, East Moline, for
merly owned by Charles z. Radden
and recently requistioned by the
federal government when he re-
fused 10 accept the price for it Of
fered by the government, was be-
gun yesterday and the erection of
$50 homes thereon. under direction
of the federal housing officials. will
be started Immediately. 1t is IN
derstOod that the government has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23

Mrs. ?. A. Peterson. formerly En-
ma Aaron Of Moline passed away
Wednesday afternoon at her home
in Chicago She was born in Mo-
line july S. 1867. Surviving are
are widower, two sons, Conrad and
Rudolph. one daughter, Myrtle, and
one sister. Lorena Aaron Of Chi
cago. The remains will arrive IN
Moline tomorrow afternoon and viii
be taken to the Esterdahl chapel,
where funeral services will be held
at $50 Sunday afternoon. Rev. A,
F. Bergsjrom of the First Lutheran
church Will nficiate. Interment
Will be in Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
SET DEFINITE DAY
TO OPEN SCHOOLS

Whether or not the new additions
being built at the Mckinley and
Lincoln schools in East Moline are
completed the school board has de-
cided to open the city schools Tues
day. Sept ,. Construction is pro-
crossing rapidly and it is probable
that they will be ready for use by
the date set. However, it is definite
Iy decided not to let it interfere
with the beginning of the fall term
in event of their On-completion-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
TEN MORE SHIPS.

Washington. Aug. 22.-Ten ships
with d total lightweight tonnage Of
81 700 were added TO the American
merchant marine in the week end
ing Aug IS, the shipping board to-
day announced. Seven Of the ships
We're steel and three were wood
Eight steel vessels and two wooden
ships. a total tonnage of $3.50
were launched during the week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
LEAVE FOR DUTIES.

Dr.. H. J. Love. East Moline. re-
Gently commissioned a captain in
the medical corps, has departed for
Camp Meade, Md. TO begin active
duties. after spending a few days
in Chicago
Dr.. c f. DonahOO. recently com
misstOned a first lieutenant, leaves
next Friday for Fort Oglethorpe,
Ga
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23

allowed Mr.. Radden $1,000 an acre
for the property, which comprises
is acres.
A sign calling attention of the
public to the fact that the ground
is now government property was
put up some days ago and remains
to warn the treSpasseT that he is
treading on soil controlled by Uncle
Sam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
Harry Tcdrow nunham.

Funeral services for Harry Ted
row Durham. Eighteenth street and
First avenue. Silyis. were held at
/ O'Clock Yesterday afternoon at the
barnard funeral home. Moline, and
a. . o'clock at the Methodist church
of COloua Rev. NJ B. Van Leer of
lciatea. Interment was in the Day
ton cemetery. one mile east Of Co
Iona
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23

received by his brother. Theodore
Bergren. He is with an infantry
corps and received his preliminary
training at Camp Dodge. Before
entering the service he was en-
ployed as pressman at the Ransom
Printing company. He resided
with his brother at 1929 Eighteenth
avenue, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
OVERCOME ~TNT'' EFFECTS.

London.-The evil effects of
TINT" on workers in munition fac
tories have been largely overcome
by a close medical supervision of
the workers combined with i'm
proved methods of working and the
substitution of mechanical pro-
cesSeS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
Is NOW OVERSEAS.

Private Arthur Cookie" Brown
well known Moline semi-pro bali
player, has arrived overseas. ae-
cording to word received by his
brother. Private Brown is in the
infantry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
PROHIBITION MEN
COME TO MOLINE

Two men prominent in the ma
tional prohibition movement were
in Moline yesterday. Their mission
has not been learned, although one
of the local anti-saloon leaders de-
clares that it is entirely political.
The men are F. Scott Mcbride, su-
perintendent of the Illinois Anti
Saloon league, and DR.. Howard W.
Russell, founder of the league. Mr..
Mcbride and DR.. Russell were very
busy all day getting in touch with
county and district politics. They
are concerned chiefly. it is said,
with the passage of the prohibition
amendment to the federal consti-
tuition.
o.--r-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
NOTES som.

The National City company 0.
Chicago announces that the entire
issue of 100000 Moline Pillow
company : per cent serial gold
notes has been sold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
Daily Bulletin
Food and Fuel

The United States food admins
tration, through its local board. pre-
pares the following statement of
prices being paid Wholesalers by re-
tallers for the staples named and the
retail prices which should be charg-
ed n Rock island. Moline and East
Moline:
Consumer
Retailer pays. should pay
Wheat Flour.
(Wel known adv ertIsec mill brands
IN cotton bags
Per bag Per bag
IA Dbl bag LAP y 70 $50 I.5O'to /. 80
i biol bag...2.70 to ass 2s5 to $40
1919 Ib bag. 40 to i45 1.55 to l. so
.1sa lb pag.l fyt Fl {" ESQ 1,s5to175
Graham Flour.
10 ID bag -. .92 TO So 65 to 10
Corn Meal.
10 Ii bag. az 70 SIS so to 90
Blue Rose =. 70 to .1oA1ato Is
Navy hand
picked -: .I2h to 1911 to Is
Lima beans. Is to 10 20 TO "
Quality Per ID. Per lb
90 g e s8 g.: i II to to i 1 L e
so to 30. .lO1A to II l2A to IL
Lard.
+ uIe 20 n 10 : II so to .32 y
Sub. -..... ~ 70 Is 20 to 81 n
Cheese.
Full cream
G STICK 81 3 to to 90 81. 81 49, Is
Syrup
Blue cans
Per doz. Fer can
~ ID ..132 u to l.35 ia to.l5
10 p; 40 Is to so
Red cans
. lb- ...465 to475 .47A to so
70 - S - 10 800 81 "a to 80 u
Y Id LIS to 1865 l6 to II -
MIX.
Cans
Large 80. IL to, IL .I2h TO IA
small 49,. .U4 n TO .05 90 10 OF
OieomarR airline.
Perib Per Id
! ID. 49,. Il to Is SO TO .3s
~. $50. 90 to 90 go to
o. I'M - Sugar.
Bread
other commodities will be added
from time to time
Note--Consumer are advised thar
The prices above quoted are for the
Hay following publication. The con-
s4iiIer sh"uld not pay N excess OF
the tigures quoted. The consumer viii
lend cooperation by trading else
where II his dealer attempts TO
ChLrge IN excess OF the FOREGOING
nXuTes Prices are Interpreted IRON,
time to .tInc by the Rock Isiand
county food Interpretation he ard a
representative body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23

An the News An the Time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23

SAFELY OVERSEAS.
Sergeant Oscar W. Bergren is
safe in France, according to word
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23
Lingerie Waists

New shipment of wo-
mems fine Isle hose,
black only, boxed 3
pal pairs in a box Sl.OO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-23

The United States food admins
tratIOn, through its local board pre-
parsS the following sta tement of
prices being paid wholesalers by re-
tallers for the staples named and the
retail prices which should be charg-
ed N Rock Island, Moline and East
Moline:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-15

country ever had one Of The most cold blOOded and be
would ret hesitate 10 tum Democrat down hard # he
though. it would be b.Ter for the policies and political
fortures Of Woodrow Wion to DO 50. One Of the most
Illuminating incidents of our recent political history was
he threw down which MIR Wilson gave Col George
Harvey the editor Of the North American Review. who
discovered tee political poeahahhe Of the president OF
Princeton end Col. Henry Walt.rol tne editor ct the
Louisvlle Courier Journal. who helped Harvey lauEeh
Wson upon tbs political sea upon which he subsequently
travelled 20 fest and 50 far Both Harvey and Watterson
have been all Their Ewes linked Up with the Wall street
bunch OF the Democracy ard Nil;on got the idea thai
this no, dong him any good with the mass OF the peo-
pie and he began to get uneasy about the backing he had
20 WHEN Harvey unanswered until he had Wilson in a
place where he thought Wilson would have to say that he
vas heart and ;ou for Harvey and all Harvey stood iOr
Wilson Just wrote ncie which had all the irSidiy OF
Equhed air and all the explosive effect TOO. Colonel
Harvey has been political Down ard Outer ever ncc,
and thai Is VIVA, he 7- continue to be until W!ion lee
Inc White house and gees mic retirement.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-15

Lord Robert Cecil British under secretary Of foreign
affairs announces in statement Issued at London that
81 nations in the against the Central powers have
formed economic association And the longer Ger
many holds out the tighter the economic blockade will
be drawn. is that fact which makes the holding out
Of the Prussan military party such great crime
c"ainst tho German people. The situation is bad
enough for the Germans now. but BY this time next
ear it will be much worse. So much worse in fact
that it will take decades repair the damage done in
the few months OF added strife.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-15
NEAT POLITICAL TRICK.

president WILSON has written letter to the
pink whnkcred representative Of the sovereign state
Of Illinois in the United States Senate. J. Ham
Lewis. mplorns him to accept reaommatcn and make
q campaign for reelection. And Of cour;e J. Ham will
And night geefuly will he exhibit the Presidents letter
10 him in the hope that the voters Of Illinois, male and ie
male will take token that they have been relieved
Of ell responsibility regarding the selection of successor
10 he best dressed man in the United States Senate.
As piece Of political strategy tins is pretty smooth
but senators and Others who think they can ride safely
through the rapids Of political campaign if they Can
vancouver direct en5o;ssnen out Of the President arc
running TWO very grave rsks One Of these that the
public might not take kTy to this White house attempt
70 pick and ehoo:e clntcnS.C. done Michigan
N de case Of Ford ard is now ccne in Illinois in the case
Of Lsws II IS all very well for the President to boss
Congress after It is elected hat in accordance with
Cur political traditions. and the Lord knows Congress
could not get along without it, But it is quite another
thing 10 attempt say whom the people shall elect The
voter, ought to be permitted to have some rights even in
tine Of wal.
The other danger concerns the public very little but il
would concern the candidate whole lot il it started TO
operate IN his case and that is the possibility that the
Pesideat might not see his way clear to chalk the hat
which Is thrust upon his attention Woodrow Wilson IN
addition to being Of the ablest political leaders lh,