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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

City, Newport, Mosheim, Greeneville,
and Pulaski.
The county administrator at Bristol
states that there was severe weather
in that county and the coal situation
was bad. He said that he would be
forced to confscate coal to relieve the
suffering.
Mr.. Myer telegraphed Washington
urging the authorities there to order
certain mines to make immediate ship
ments of coal to Mountain City and
Piney Flats, in Johnson county, for
domestic use.
The Southern Coal & Coke Company
of Knoxville was ordered to send a
car of coal to Newport.
At Pulaski the recent bad weather
had cut off the normal supply of wood
and the town was reported suffering
from cold. Two cars of coal that were
received there during the first of the
cold spell went quickly.
Mr.. Myer was advised today of a
coal conservation program that has
been adopted at Vanderbilt Universi-
ty.
The daily assembly of students in
the university chapel will be discontin-
ued and no public gatherings of any
nature will be had there throughout
the cold weather.
The use of as many class rooms as
possible will be discontinued and dou-
BILE use of others will be made so as to
save the heating Of those that are not
deemed absolutely necessary.
A special effort has been made to
nave all students, professors and resi-
ients of the campus who got heat and
light from the University lighting
plant to use only such heat and light
IS is found absolutely necessary, turn
ng off all lights and radiators possi-
Die. It is stated that the closing Of
he large chapel Of the university alone
will be large saving of COAL
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18
FEED THE BIRDS

They are Gods creatures and our
friends.
If everyone would make a practice
Of clearing away a patch of snow each
morning and scatter some crumbs or
small grain the birds will soon find out
and you will enjoy the sight.
If farmers would do this it would
save valuable birds as well as being
mereiful act. BEN F. CLARK.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
AND WHY BUY Them

"War savings stamps" are device
for enabling you to lend your money
to the government in very small
amounts, i device that enables you to
put what you have-$5 or 25 cents
at the service of your country at any
time.
A war savings stamp is stamp
which you can buy at any bank and
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

1t is a significant fact that close up
on the heels Of third ten per cent
dividend this year, declared by one Of
the big sugar companies, the prasi-
dent took charge of the industry.
Truly, pride goeth before a fall.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

We are only beginning to UNDER
stand why Bernstorff shed tears on
being dismissed from this country
The field for his peculiar brand Of
diplomacy was so rich.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18
Cables Given Out
Show Caillaux'S Guilt

STATE DEPARTMENT HAS MADE PUBLIC INTERCEPTED MES
sAGEs OF NOMINATING CHARACTER CONNECTING THIS
FRENCHMAN WITH TEUT0N AGENTS: CORRESPONDENCE BE-
TWEEN BERNSTORFF AND BERLIN FOREIGN OFFICE.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18
Much Damage Done
by Snow and Slush

BROWNSVILLE FIRMS STOCKS DRENCHED
WATER WHEN HEAVY FALL OF SNOW BEGINS TO THAw:
TROUBLE COMES WHEN CUTTERS NO OUTLET FOR
MELTING SNOW
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-01-18

The above should be read carefully
by all business men of this county.
It may apply to YOU.
Smyrna times., 1918-05-29
FOR FRITz'S SAKE
BY MAUNA coWLEs.

Copyright, 1918, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
PLACE CITY ON
AERIAL ROUTE
Question of Choosing Personnel o.
Governing Committee Up to
Chamber of Commerce.

Selection of 20 committeeman to
investigate local conditions and
act as a representative body Of the
Aerial League of America in es-
tablishing a trans-continental air
way with Rock Island as a station
will be left to the Rock Island
Chamber of Commerce. Mayor VIII
liam McConochie says that he viii
leave this matter entirely in the
hands of the Chamber of Commerce
insofar as selecting members Of the
committee is concerned, and after
the personnel of the body has been
thus selected he will then go over
the list and confirm the appoint
ments.
A communication received by the
mayor Monday from the Aerial
league states that it is a certainty
that a trans-continental mail ser
vice will be established in the near
future.
The duties of the local committee
will be to make Investigations as to
the city's claim as an air route
station, and to make arrangements
for placing it on the air route sys-
tenn
An aerodrome would be one Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
READY TO STEP
TO FRANCE BUT
FRLTZIES QUIT

I'VE were all set and ready to
step over to France and give those
Huns a waIlop when they quit and
they sent US back to Camp Grant"
Sergeant f. r. Bloomquist, former
ly Associated Press operator for
The Argus, said today.
He is on a short furlough from
Camp Grant, where his regiment,
the FOrtieth Railroad artillery, IS
now stationed, having been trans
ferred there from Camp Upton, l..
l., where it was in all readiness for
overseas duty Directly after the
armistice was signed, Bloomquist
and his regiment were ordered in
land, and probably will be demo-
bilized in the very near future.
Bloomquist left Rock Island April
with the selective quota for Fort
Rosecrans, Cal, where he was in
training for two months. He then
proceeded to Fort Scott, Cal, and
attended the radio school there,
later going to Fort Monroe, Va,
where he finished his studies He
has been in school practically all
of the time, having completed the
wireless telegraph~and telephone
course just three weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
ISLANDER WITH
FORCE MARCHING
INTO HUN LAND

Lieutenant Elmer Oberg, son of
Mrs. Charles Oberg, 228 Ninth
street, is thought to be on his way
into Germany with the Third regu-
lars. He was transferred from the
Eighty-sixth division to the Seventh
machine gun battalion on his ar
rival overseas, according to letters
received by his wife, who is in
Rock Island visiting her mother-in-
law.
Although many of the lads of the
Eighty-sixth who left for overseas
duty did not see actual fighting.
Lieutenant Oberg considered him
self lucky when he received orders
to Join the machine gun fighters.
who were then at the front, He
saw several days actual action at
the front and relates IN his letters
to his wife OF one particular Incl
dent. The members OF his party
were eating when a Hun gas at
tack was made and Lieutenant
Oberg said that he had never be-
fore seen such a mass of food fly
about In such. short order. All of
the Americans made one scramble
to get their masks on, the only pro-
lection against the poisonous vap-
ors,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
NEGRO is HELD
FOR AN ATTACK
Frank johnson Is Placed Under
$1,000 Bonds for Vicious
Assault With knife.

Frank Johnson, negro, was ar
Taigned ia Rock Island police court
this morning and bound over to
the grand jury under $1,000 bonds
on a charge Of assault with a dead
jy weapon,
The negro entered the restaurant
conducted by Austin Mills on TWEEN
ty-second street between Third and
Fourth avenues last night and
started to throwing dice. He was
told 20 leave the place. In a short
time he returned and attacked Tony
-Aren1Arcfyk with a knife. The
victim OF the attack, who works at
the restaurant as d dishwasher. was
cut severely about the face before
the negro was driven off.
2atrolmen Keu and Epperson an
Ewered q call to the scene, but their
man had escaped. He, however,
was placed under arrest a short
distance from tho restaurant.
John Smith and Jane Smith were
hsisd into pGlice court this morn
ing and were fined 81 each on
charges of disoFderly conduct, Joe
Smith was taxed s. on a charge OF
disoTderly conduct, The police re-
covered an automobile, the prop
crty Of Z. E. Shields, this morning
at Ninth street and Fifteenth ave-
luo, which vas stolen last night at
Nineteenth street between Second
and Third avenues.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
UNION MEMBERS
RECEIVE OFFER
Electrical Workers Asked by Con.
tractors to Resume Work
at Old Wage
WANT OFFICIAL REMOVED
len Ignore Former Employers and
Prepare to Start StOres-Oth-
err WOrkmen Ask Raise.

The brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, inside wiremen's branch,
is authority for the statement that
the Electrical Contractors associa-
ton has offered the union members
the opportunity to go back to their
Jobs at the old wage and as indi-
viduals.
The union states that the con-
tractors in their offer to the men
make it plain that they will not deal
with them as union members. The
organization is under the ban, and
demands of the contractors include
that H. D. Smith. business agent for
the union, be discharged from his
position.
On the other hand members of
the union say that offers of the
contractors are nothing to them as
they expect soon to have coopera-
tive stores in operation.
Painters Get Increase.
Statement given out today by
John P. Rice, business agent for
the painters union, is that the
painters request for an increase
in wages from 65 to rs cents an
hour will become effective Monday
morning of next week. Future ac-
ton OF the union depends on how
the matter is taken by the cOntrac-
tors. Locals SOP, 676 and 581 are
involved
Rumors are also current today
that the Structural Iron workers
will soon come out for more pay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
Comfy Officers Take Places.
"CAN [ BE
CURED?''

How often have you heard that
sad cry from tho victims OF disease.
Perhaps the disorder has gone too
far for help, but oftener ii is just
IN its first stages and the pains and
aches are only natures first cries
for help. Do not despair. Find out
the cause and give nature all the
help you can and she will repay
you with health Look after the
kidneys. The kidneys are the most
oveTWorked organs OF the human
body, and when they fail in their
work Of altering and throwing OF
the poison that constantly accum-
ulates in the system everything
goes wrong. GOLD MEDAL Haar.
lem OH Capsules will give almost
Immediate relief from kidney and
bladder troubles and their kindred
ailments. They will free your body
from pain in short order. Bat be
sure 10 get GOLD MEDAL. Look
for the nEus On every bog. In
three sizes, sealed packages. Mon
ey refunded If they do not help You
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove 1t

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
;titute for calomel, act gently on the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through DR. Edwards Olive
Tablets. The pleasant, sugar-coated
tablets are taken for bad breath by
all who know them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act gently
but firmly on the bowels and liver,
stimulating them to natural action,
clearing the blood and gently purifying
the entire system. They do that which
dangerous caiomel does without any
Of the bad after effects.
All the benefits of nasty, sickening,
gripping cathartics are derived from
DR. Edwards Olive Tablets without
gripping. pain or any diSagreeable effects.
DR.. F. NJ Edwards discovered the
formula after seventeen years OF prac.
hce among patients afflicted with
bowel and liver complaint, with the
bad breath
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are pure.
Iy a vegetable compound mixed With
olive oil; you viii know them by their
olive cDior- 7 aka one or two every
night for q week and note the effect.
Voc aAd 25e RE box. Al dlDGaixts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
SHIELDS BRINGS
DOWN 16O-POUND
DEER FOR CLUB

Diners at the Rock Island club
are in for a real treat. c. E.
Shields, president of the Rock Is
land Manufacturing company, sue
ceeded in downing a four-point
buck deer on the hunting grounds
at Lac du Flambeau, Wis, during
the few days that he recently spent
there and shipped it to the Rock
Island club.
Mr.. Deer, weighing $50 pounds,
arrived yesterday ready to be a vic
tim of the appetites of the club
members. Arrangements are being
made to place the item deer steak"
on the menus,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
Assist With Honor Roll

At the request of the executive
committee Of the county council of
tefense. the ministers Of the county
will take up the work of compIet-
ing the civil and military record
of all men from Mercer county VINO
have had a part in the great world
war just ended. The county minis
terial association will hold d meet
ing at the Merchants hotel, Aledo,
Monday, Dec. 2, and it is urged that
every pastor be present at that
meeting and help in getting this
work well started. The meeting is
at 10 a. m. and the call is sent out
by the president and secretary of
the organization, Rev. r. G. Pink
erton and Rev. NJ. NJ. Walters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
Daily Doings IN Mercer County's Busy Capital

places Monday, Dec 2. There will
be but two changes in the court
house personnel; these are in the
offices where the holder cannot be
reelected. Sheriff-elect John p.
Fleming will succeed 4. Z. Lutrell,
who leaves the Office with an en-
viable record. William Anfus of
Matherville will serve as his dep
uty. Charles Freize, a former coun-
~ treasurer and assistant TO VIII
liam y. Duffield, the reIiring treas
urer, will handle the county money
the coming four years. County
Judge F. l.. Church and County
Clerk Frank A. Gibson will con-
tinue in their present positions for
another term.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

The feeding of the millions Of
people in the war-stricken coun-
tries of Europe and even those in
parts Of the neutral countries pre-
sents the biggest peace problem
for the United States and the allied
leaders to solve. The above map
shows more graphically than words
how the people are starving or
facing starvation. The German
empire, though shattered, still has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

of food, particularly Switzerland,
Holland and Denmark War ship
ping conditions was one of the fac
tors affecting the food supplies of
these nations. =
The map also shows why Presi-
dent Wilson insisted that the armi-
stiee terms offered Germany should
demand passage into the Baltic.
Without this passage the carrying
of food to part of the stricken coun-
tries would be impossible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
lOWAN REPORTS
ISLANDER DEAD
Jack Darling Killed in Action,
Ralph He'll OF Davenport
Writes In Letter
HEMBER OF LOCAL BATTERY
Investigation Fails 10 Identify Sol
der OF Such Name From This
City Now Overseas.

Jack Darling Of Rock Island is
reported by Ralph Keu, son of
Nr. and Mrs. 5. E Kell of Daven-
port, q member OF the Davenport
battery overseas, as killed in &C
zion. In @ letter just received by
SIR. and Mrs. keu from their son,
lie mentions Darling, who, he says,
was recently killed in battle.
Investigation in the city reveals
no record of q soldier Of that name,
although several Darling families
are located here Thinking that
kcll might have made a mistake in
giving the name Of the dead SOL
der, the record Of Jack Durling.
son OF MIS-. Bell Durling. 800
Third street, was investigated, but
a letter written by him to his
mother on Nov. 8, proves that he IS
srill among the living. He is with
q coast artillery regiment.
Il is possible that the Jack Dur
ling mentioned in the Davenport
er's letter was a transient who en-
rolled with the battery before it
left for overseas duty and gave his
address as Rock Island.
Tells OF AACIleFs
Eeu also mentioned the injury of
Gene Mccarthy, known as Skinner
Mack" a former employe of The
Argus. sustained when he fell from
q caisson. a leg and ankle were
injured.
Rock Island and Davenport lads
who are with the battery overseas
do not expect to eat their Christ
mas dinners in the tri-cities, &C
c0rding 10 Kell, who predicts that
the battery will be held in France
until at least May TO help clean up
the property destroyed by the enc
my.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

the first necessities Drovldi,-
air service is started and Al
necessarily have to be stafio, -S''i
the south Of the city vhsre z
country Is free from obstrre..
that would prevent a SAFE 80.
from the air.
The communication from d.
Aerial league sets forth ~,
chairman and secretary ~
Chamber Of Commerce nos.-
ter and the executives af ~ 81
ious auto and athletic clubs ss,-..
be named on the committee
The league calls attention IA 4
fact that as 5000 horsepowsr s.
ored aircraft are being conq,rr ~.
and larger ones being dee
that the DAY when air travei ~
be general is not far distan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
SCARE rs SENT
INTO CITIZENS;
HERE'S REASON

Has the kaiser been haDged?"
What's the noise? Is the war
over %
Are they ceIebratin' peace
again"
HAS Germany surrendered? ?"
May I be told OF the reason for
tho excitement. please?''
Where's the fire pr
The above and about 'steen hun
Crcd more queries OF a Ike nature
were sent over the telephones 20
Tho Argus office yesterday after the
watcrWoTks' whistle had concluded
giving uinutc-long blast at .
O'Clock n the afternoon.
Here's what happened.
Argus reporter Hello water
works"
". Yves"
argus WHY the noiEe?"
W. ". - well. the fremer
thought &. was I o'clock and let
h-r rip. j. was 2 o'clock. Don't
make mistakes very often, but
when we do, we pay. We've had
about thirteen million calls here In
the last few minutes"
CURTAIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
Personal Mention.

Mrs. Aida Egbert has returned to
her home at Toulon after spending
Thanksgiving at the Viii. Egbert
home in this city.
Miss Mckee went TO Alexis Fri
day for a short visit.
Mrs. A. z. Moody went to Wood
hull Friday to attend missionary
meeting.
Mrs. W. NJ. Haines has gone to
Gerlaw, Ill, to spend a few days
with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Webster.
Rev. o. E. Dunlevy went to Old
Henderson Friday and from there
10 Cameron.
Mrs. Floyd Balmer is visiting in
Burgess.
Miss Odessa Sheats is IN Des
Moines visiting with her sister, Mrs.
Ira Nelson.
Miss Nancy Mckee has gone for
an extended visit at Grimes. Iowa,
with Mrs. lara McCreight and Mrs.
A. +. Rdsers.
S. L. Durston was in New Wind.
sor yesterday.
J. S. Fritch of Viola was a Wis
!tor in the city this week.
Mrs. Y. l. Winbigler visited in
Monmouth with friends.
{. a. Friese went 10 New Boston
ior a short visit with his son. Lloyd
Friese.
Mrs. J. S. Bowers went 10 Bur
CESS for Il short visit with friends.
The Misses Laura Twelftree and
Verle Barr have been visiting
friends in the tri-cities.
Mrs. Mary E. Miller has arrived
from q six weeks visit with friends
at Creston, Iowa
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Shantz have
gone to their home at Villisca,
Iowa, after visiting at the a B.
Gaunt home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30

some food-most of it stolen by the
invaders from territory occupied
by them. Belgium, northern
France, Poland, occupied Russia,
Italy, Serbia, Rumania and even
Alsace-Lorraine have been stripped
Of what food they might have re-
served by the Germans.
1t is reported that all the chill
dren under seven in Poland have
died from lack of food
The neutral countries are short
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
LAST HOUR FOR
BOXES AT HAND
Rock Island Soldiers Not to Re-
1ceive Christmas Gifts Unless
Relatives Act.

Several hundred Rock Island
lads overseas are going to be with
out Christmas boxes. At least
that's what officials OF the Rock Is
land Red Cross chapter said today.
Hundreds of residents of the city
have coupons and boxes out and
have not returned them for ship
ment. This is the last day on
which they can be sent No pack
ages will be accepted for overseas
shipment after $50 tonight,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
100 Hens-15OO Eggs

Mrs. =. = Patton, Waverly. NO.
writes II led boxes OF More Eggs
g. my hens and broke the egg rec
ord. J got 300 eggs from 100 hens
81 exactly q days" You can DO as
VIGIL. ANY poultry raiser can easily
double his profits by doubling the
eTw production OF his hens. : scier-
ta- tonic has been discovered rHat
1ry't4lizes the flock and makes hens
work all LHa time. THE tonic is CALI
a. 'A1re Eggs" Give YOUR hens 81
w. cents worth cf More Eggs"
HrL yea VIII ba ann zec and delight
81 with reFzlgs. "4frre Eggs' viii
LJIHle this years uTJGIrtiog or eggs,
e. o. yog wish To try tl's great rrJut
MAKER. VIZ &c 81. j. iteefer. poultry
expert, Dept. Eas. Refer bldg. Is an
saH city. ITO. FOR g. 81 package Of
'aIore EEFs' Tonic. or send s. %
".ay and get three regular s. pack
ages on special discount for "a sea-
MS fIuHty. a million dollar bank
gus rantees II y-ou are not absolutely
E i-aEea, your money VII be return
Fl g1 reg eHt and tle "furs Eggs
gg4 nothing You tnltn no RISK.
write Juc-y- I'!r dollar bill 20 your
.elr.r or send &2.ZJ special discount
Tor packages. Or ask Ar. Refer 10
Eend you free HIS POULTRY book thht
tells the experience OK man who
las made a fortune out CT poultry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
ALFRED COOPER
CHALLENGES ALI.
AT 160 POUNDS

Another wrestler wishes TO nal.
his debut in the tri-citieg
Alfred Cooper OF ROCK Isls-s
who, it is claimed appeared mss
on the mat in the east. desfpss j.
show his wares before home ~.
He challenges all corners IL ff
pounds. and would like esDsei..
to meet Kid Mayors Of Moline
G. E. Elder OF RtcIsland IA.
ages Cooper. He can be rearbs,
by calling Rock Island 1899
tBescohol-ask Beardsleys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
Perkins Makes Game Fight,

After two weeks Of serious III
hess from Spanish influenza and
pneumonia, the condition of G. C..
Perkins is reported 10 the attend
ing physician today as being en-
couraging, although he is still in a
serious condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
REV. STOCKING AT MISSION.

Rev. A NJ Stocking, pastor of the
Spencer Memorial Methodist church,
Will speak at the services at the
Rescue Mission this evening. Spe-
cial musical numbers will be given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Davis. The
tomorrow evening will be
in charge Of the superintendent, G..
o. Rogers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
DON'T FUSS WITH .
MUSTARD PLASTERS!
Musterole Works Without the
Blister-Easier, Quicker

There's no sense in mixing a mess
of mustard, -four and water when you
can easily relieve pain, soreness or stiff
ness with little clean, white Musterole.
Musterole is made of pure oil d
mustard and other helpful ingredients,
combined in the form of the present
white ointment. 1t takes the place OF
mustard plssters, and will not blister.
Musterole usually gives prompt relief
from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis,
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia,
headache, congestion, pleurisy. rheuma'
tism, lumbago, pains and aches Of tho
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds OF
the chest lit often prevents pneumonia)
30c and 60c jars; hospital size $2.5Q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-30
I'lan Stala Road Work.


County Superintendent OF Roads
J. L. Russell has received word
that with the closing OF the war #
IS expected that the state aid road
work. which was postponed this
year on account OF the war, will be
taken up early IN the spring. and
that probably contracts covering
the proposed work will be let be-
fore the middle of March. The or
iginal plan was TO continue the
work along the central. east and
west road through the county.
With this road well improved and
the north and south hard road as
sured. Mercer will be well started
toward a better road system
Comfy Officers Take Places.
The county officers elected at the
November election Will take their