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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-28
Virginia Alice Freeberg.

Virginia Alice Freeberg, 2-year
I'D daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. ".
Freeberg, 1929 Eighteenth street A,
Moline, died al O'Clock last even
'ng at the Tri-City sdnitarium The
child had been failing for the last
month.
Virginia Alice was born Feb. 8,
1916, in Moline. Her parents are
the only survivors, Funeral SER
vices will be held at O'Clock Mon
day afternoon in the home of the
parents. Burial will! be in the Riv-
erside cemetery.
Frank SmOlnSka-
Frank, 7-mOnths-oid son of Mr.
and Mrs. Stanley Smolnska. died at
the home in Garden tract addition.
East Moline. at O'Clock this morn
ing. Influenza caused death The
child was born June 4, this year, in
East Moline. Surviving are the
parents and three sisters, who are
all i'll in bed with influenza
Funeral services will be held at
: o'clock tomorrow afternoon in st.
Mary's Catholic church and burial
will be in st. Mary's cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-28

Vasa lodge, Order No. 139 is max
ing arrangements for its annual
New Year wake and dance. which is
to be sponsored New Years eve at
the Moline Turner hall. An invi-
tation is extended to the general
public and good time is assured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-28
MOTHERS, Do THIS
When the Children Cough,
Rub Musterole on Threats
and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms
may develop into Group, or worse. And
then's when you're glad you have
Jar of Musterole at hand to give
prompt, sure relief. 1t does not blister.
As first aid and a certain remedy.
Musterole is excellent Thousands Of
mothers know 1t. You should keep a
Jar in the house, ready for instant use.
1t is the remedy for adults, too. re-
lieves sore throc-. bronchitis, tonsilil4
Group. stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia
headache, congestion, pleurisy rneu,
matism, lumbago. pains and aches o.
back or joints, sprzins, sore muscles
,hilblains, frosted feet and colds OF tHe
hest Git often prevents pneumonia,
3Oc and COO lars hospital size SZ.5l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-28
RESISTS ARREST;
FINED IN COURT

Robert Berken plead guilty last
evening in the Moline police
court before Magistrate GustaCsOn
and was assessed $25 on charge Of
resisting an officer. He paid the
fine Berken was arrested by
Officer Herbert Peal. " ednesday
and Thursday he plead guilty 20
a charge Of disorderly conduct. Al
that time the officer ordered Der
ken held on charge Of residing ar
rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-28
The Day in Davenport

| somewhere in France" and then
reported missing in action oct.
ST. is the story of Private MiIem
Of Pleasant Valley
Captain Is Cited.-"For vigorous,
fearless, and efficient work" Can
tain Aubrey r Walzek has been
cited by Major General Traub In
the general orders Of Oct. II, last.
Back to Peace Status The Scott
county council Of lcfense is now
readJusting itself TO a peace basis.
Its Office space has been reduced
Dne-half From now on il viii re
Tain rooms sos and 507 on the fifth
HooT Of the new Putnam building.
The Office force has been reduced
from II 10 two members The Coun-
Gil Of defense VIII continue its aft
eT-the-war work. One of lis most
Important duties al the present
lime is the securing Of employment
ment for returning soldiers.
who Pays for Snow-A special
meeting of the board OF public
works has been called Tor carly
next week, when the members viii
confer with Representative of tho
Iri-City Railway company. relative
I'd the cOmpany's standing half the
cost OF clearing snow of the down
town streets. Last wear the con-
rany paid half this cost, and it is
expected that they VIII do 50 again
this year.
Back From Border Donald Eos
ter, son Of Mr. and Mrs L. r. Eos
ter, 1851 Liberty street, has re
turned from the Mexican border.
where he has been stationed for
the past year doing patrol guard
aEEg with the infantry regiment in
which he enlisted about a year ago
Influenza Deaths. Spanish inGu-
MA followed by pneumonia result
ID IL the death of Rudolph DcnEer
yesterday lie suCcuu bed AT tuv
nome u his parents. Dir. and Mrs.
Claus Delker. 1G2S Division street.
after an illness Of uve days
Prank peschiBsEi passed Thurs
day at his home III Newton. Iowa.
following weeks Illness Of Span
isis Influenza Deceased was born
p Davenport March IS. 1881
Obituary Record olive Marie.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Albert OHayeT. passed from the
home of her parents, GCI sylvan
avenue, Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-28
influenza Deaths.

Obituary Record Olive Marie,
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and MIR.
Albert OHayeT. passed from the
home Of her parents, GCl sylvan
avenue. Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-28

III with Pin. Not Hissing.-Sep-
arrtaa from his company, i'll with
srfue4za- sent TO . base hospital
Evening journal., 1918-07-02
silver anniversary
Of AUTOS Invention
First Motor-Driven Vehicle
Made Successful Trip
July A, 1893
K0KOMO WILL
CELEBRATE EVENT

KoKoM0, Ind. July 2-The automo-
bile industry VIII reach The quarter
century mark OF It's growth on July 4
What is now Americas third greatest
industry dates from the invention OF
the first successful automobile by FL
wood Haynes In 1898.
Special Significance is attached 20 the
celebration OF the event on the coun-
try's birthday by the important con
tributions OF the automobile world 10
the great war. Airplanes, trucks and
tanks, ss well as passenger cars, are
rendering important service in. helping
win the war. And without exception,
they have been made possible through
the invention OF the automobile and the
development OF gasoline engine S
brought about by the advance Of auto
mobile engineering.
Such is the position Of what has
grown from mere curiosity 90 a world
necessity within the memory OF the
majority OF the fathers and mothers OF
today.
As monument TO the inventor and
the great step in improved transporta-
ton he provided. the United States gov
ernment has on exhibition In the Smith
sonian Institution. Washington, ID. C.,
the first American motorcsr
But the "horseless carriage" has not
always been looked upon as a benefac-
tor OF humanity. Those who first
heard that Mr. Haynes was working on
such a machine declared il was a
dream which could never materialize.
The idea OF such a conveyance was
conceived while Mr. Haynes was the
superintendent Of a gas company at
Greentown, Ind. His many necessary
trips day and night. regardless Of
weather or road conditions. led him TO
seek a safe. more certain and less tire
some method Of travel
He was a scientist and inventor Of
some note at that time, having been
particularly successful IN original re-
search work at Worcester Polytechnic
Institute, Worcester. Mass. and at
Johns Hopkins University. As the re-
suit Of his studies Mr. Haynes bought
a two-cycle marine engine and began
the construction OF the first m0torcar
by adapting the engine for use on the
road.
his experiments were attended with
many predictions OF failure FOR the prob
sct. even the mechanics who assembled
the parts OF the car being so skepticsl
that they demanded payment every sat
urday night for the work done that
week
The initial run on July Z. 1898, was
the elimination Of a Ions series OF tests
and experiments by Mr.. Haynes. dating
back even farther than 1898 The FIRST
car Travelled thirty-two miles on gal
lon OF gasoline. Il moved slowly, av-
Evening journal., 1918-07-02
FREIGHT BUSINESS
ON A CASH BASIS

WASHINGTON, July 2.--Manufactur-
ers' and shippers protests TO the rail-
road administration order that all
freight bills must be paid within forty
eight hours on and after August have
not convinced government oflcials that
any change in the plan should be made.
Judge C. A. Prouty director OF the
railroad division Of public service and
accounting. announced yesterday.
Judge Prouty, however. issued q
statement explaining the application Of
the order which viii put the railroad
freight business OF the country on a
cash basis. saying that he was salts
fed that III shippers. conslgnees and
carriers approached the order IN the
right spirit II Will be found possible
TO comply with Il without undue hard
ship, said he.
The order which was issued May %
and made effective July originally
threw bombshell into the camp OF
manufacturers, especially the iron snd
steel producers, who regarded Il as far
more disturbing 10 the industry than
the prlce-nxlng and priority shipment.
orders. objections voiced by the manu-
facturers caused the railroad admins
tratlon TO postpone rs application un-
on August 1 and the order Of postpone
ment Issued June ~ exempted from It's
application all government depart
ments, Allied nations, State. county and
municipal departments and the Red
Cross. Conferences between Judge
Prouty and obleoting shippers have
been held since then and yesterdays
explanation is the result.
Evening journal., 1918-07-02

eraglng six and seven miles an hour,
but that speed was considered marvel
Gus then for a vehicle without horse.
That first run proved TO be the most
important step IN the improvement OF
transportation since the invention Of
the steam engine.
The flrst car was complete In all es-
sential details. It had wire wheels,
cushion tires. a carburetor and muf-
fler. the last two being invented by
Mr.. Haynes u had two speeds for
ward and as many reverse, for the
new machine reversed by reversing the
engine.
Evening journal., 1918-07-02
BUSY BUSINESS MEN
Science Helps Them Out After Rccklessly
Abusing the stomach.

Science Helps Them Out After Hccllessiy
Abusing the stomach
The most reckless man IN regard 70
health is the busy business man. At uoon
he rushes out for bite 10 eat. He bolts
his food without proper masticatiou, and
heaps on his stomach an extra burden
greater than Il Is able 70 carry without
breaking down.
help: it appeals 70 him for relief In va
rious ways Expulsion Of sour gas. water
hrash. sour tnste IN mouth. heaviness after
eating. shortness OF breath. bad breath,
etc
One Au-o-nn tablet taken with or after
each meal will help any sufferer from dye-
pepsia wonderfully. n aids the stomach
10 the work Of digestion which Il must
perform.
Mi-o-na tablets are sold by \. Il. Dan
forth with a rigid guarantee 20 oyercome
dyspepsia and all stomach troubles, or
money back. They make eating pleasure
Mi-o-na cleanses and purihes the stom
ach and bowels and puts vigor and strength
into the overworked tissues. IL u the sur
est stomach tonic In the world
Sold by leading druggists everywhere.
Evening journal., 1918-07-02
PROUD OF WAR GARDENS.

By The United Press.
PAssAIC, n. j.. July 2.-FOur hundred
1--WE Have a War Garden" window
hangers contributed by the National
War Garden Commission OF Washing
'on. are displayed in local homes. Can
ming operations have begun on a large
scale.
Evening journal., 1918-07-02
Kill the GermN
in Your Kitchen

NOU can't avoid dangerous, disease M
II ing germs. They always present w
They are brought into your kitchen with y
every opening of the door.
You can't keep them out-but you can Rim
them with ACME Chlorinsted Lime. No
germ can live in its presence. 1t will keep
your kitchen safe
And il is deodorizer as we'll as dlsin-
fectant. Keeps your kitchen, garbage pail
sink toilets etc. free from disagreeable odors Write
Get can Of ACME today. At good 4
grocers and druggists, IS cents can. I'd
The Mendleson Corporation New York
Evening journal., 1918-07-02
Grand Pre-HOiiday Waist Event
A Sale of
Smart Silk and
Lingerie Waists
s;.cs s,lSs' =. 3.85

The most important sale Of high grade waists ever
nausurated for the selection of Wilmington In
cludinR rounded neck lines spons embroidered styles
lace trimmed and frilI effects fine tucs- All that
and charming is represented.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-27

Louisiana angry when the tariff was taken off
they voting the republican ticket than they
ever did before in their lives.
So we see General Hancock, lifelong military man,
pretty hitting the nail the head when the
politician would have camouflaged the issue as we say
since have tried to incorporate the French language
into The moral is that General Pershing might
have practical sensible ideas ON public questions
even though popular military idol.
AS to the generals chances for nomination WELL
they couldn't be brighter since both of the leading political
parties extremely short of available presidential tim
ber Pershing looks like Godsend to the republican
party if he will just stand hitched and allow the nomin
alton to be handed him the traditional golden platter
and yet has sidestepped perfectly good chance
to become president unless it was Samuel J. Tiden in
$780, and as it afterward known he realized when it
rendered that his life ebbing rapidly the end
Only cloud and even now it is good deal larger
than mans hand, appears the political horizon of
the Pershng boomers Colonel Roosevelt may conclude
that military hero at time amply sufficient for the
grand old party and if he doeswe the country and the
republican party pretty well acquainted with the col
one and his methods by this time
If it becomes contest between Roosevelt and Per-
shng they should take the reasonable and humane recau
ton of safely screening in the space allotted to spectators
when the delegates gather in the of the national
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-27
WILL PERsHING BE NEXT PRESIDENT?

There is already movement to elect General Per-
shing president to succeed Mr. Wilson 1t is than
likely this plan will succeed since the American military
leader will be the popular hero and all peoples since the
beginning of time, have weakness for hero-worship
General Pershing might make splendid president
but that fact will have little bearing the question He
might prove the poorest kind Of material for the great
executive office Of president without very much injury
to his chances of election 1t is presumed that Pershng
is republican, although army officers do not indicate
their political preferences rule Probably he is be-
his father-naw the venerable Senator Warren of
Wyoming of the old guard republican lead
ers Of the upper house for years-hand in glove with
Senator Adrich Army officers used to charge Pershngs
rapid promotion in the service to Senator Warrens
"pull But whether Pershing is a republican or demo-
crat the republicans to have lassoed him first and
likely to make him their standard bearer in 1920 He
would run just as strongly on one ticket the other
In this connection it will be remembered that General
u. S. Grant had always been democrat until the re-
pubicans shrewdy appropriated him and made him their
candidate for president. He great general and
honest man. but not altogether successful executive
head Of the nation His lack Of executive ability outside
the handling OF army, was shown more clearly in his
later failure as a businessman.
General w. S. Hancock was another great military
figure who was induced to enter politics. He was nomin
ated for president his record by the democrats
Having been politician aspired to statesman
ship he looked at some of the perpexng political ques
tons much as an average citizen, endowed with good
common sense and Judgment He disposed of the tariff
question the political issue of the time by branding i'll
as "local issue" Probably he didn't know what else
to say, more than likely he gave an honest answer
that to be recognized very near the literal truth
quarter of century later Still that remark conribut
ed mainly to his defeat In the election. Now know
that New England wants protective tariff on things
we Of the northwest would like to in free of
duty and free trade the products that the north
west would like to have protected by high tariff Most
of would like to have free sugar. but the planters Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-27
SHOULD BE PRESCRIBED BY EVERY DOCTOR
AND USED IN EVERY HOSPITAL.
Says Editor of Physicians Who's Who.'

Take plain bitro-phosphate is the ad-
vice of physicians to thin, delicate,
nervous people who lack vim, energy
and nerve force, and there seems to be
ample proof of the efficacy of this
preparation to warrant the recommen-
dation. Moreover, if we judge from the
countless preparations and treatments
which are continually being advertis-
ed for the purpose Of making thin peo-
pie fleshy, developing arms neck and
bust. and replacing ugly hollows and
angles by the soft curved lines of
health aud beauty, there are evidently
thousands Of men and women who keen
~ feel their excessive thinness.
Thinness and weakness are usually
due to starved nerves. Our bodies need
more phosphate than is contained in
modern foods. Physicians claim there
is nothing that will supply this de-
ficieney so well as the organic phos-
phate known among druggists as bitro-
phosphate, which is inexpensive and is
sold by most al druggists under a
guarantee Of satisfaction or money
back. By feeding the nerves directly
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-27
RIPPLlNC RHYMES
BY WaIt Mason
EARLY SHOPPING.

"Well do our Christmas shopping early" said Kaiser
Bill to Ete Fritz; $50 when I've made my mustache cur
y, well go up town and blow two bits. II is time for
stern retrenchng can't spend lavishly that's sure
while hunger like fiend is wrenching the vitals of
German poor. Some simple gfts--none ostentatious-
for friends who have been ea and true our giving these
will see mas gracious though lot of marks blew.
Of ox-ta soup for Ludy who let the tail 60 with
the hide will cheer him up, who is moody since he
all his triumphs slide For Trptz too soup would
be fitting kind that's made of navy beans he spilled
beans and sent hope fitting when he sent forth his
submarines Mock turtle soup Wen give to Hinden for
linden and find him smaller than shrub. Beef soup
will do for Kronprnz Freddy, for he will beef where he
should fight we might have this war; already had
but kept him out of sight of soup for every fellow
clam chowder is the stuff for Max for it's sort of sick
y yellow and tastes lot like liquid Come, let go
and see the grocer and buy what soup he has in stock be-
fore the allied guns draw closer and shoot the helmet from
my block"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-27

speaking to her like this, her Brian
the man who loved her, and whom she
loveda He had put her in the wrong,
so making it impossible for her to say
anything as long as he took that at.
titude toward her. So she followed him
to thetable trembling and aching to
have GOOD cry
After Rachel left the room she aried
again
81 found the blotter with which you
blotted your note-your note to Mol
lie King" she had mentioned the name
on impulse; bua his quick flush, his
look of guilt, his muttered oath, show
ed plainly that she was right in her
surmise.
"Well!" He was determined to talk
in monosyllables.
'Don t you think that after finding
that, you owe me some explanation Of
where you were last night?"
mo / don't You are in love with
that Mandel and he with yoil / owe you
nothing! But / do owe Mollie King
something and I cannot let her rest
under your imputation, She is fair and
above-board, even if you--my wife
are not. was with bunch of Can
adian officers who are going over seas
II was almost morning when we stopped
talking and / bunked in with one of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-27
THIN, NERVOUS PEOPLE
NEED BITRO-PHOSPHATE
What II Is and How It Increases Weight, Strength and Nerve Force
In Two Weeks Time In Many Instances

pltal to increase strength and nervs
force and to enrich the blood ),
JOS d. Harrigan, former visiting
specialist to North casters DISPENSE
tory, says "Let those who are weak.
tnin, nervous, anaemic, or rundown.
take natural, unadulterated substances
such as bitro-phosphate and Won win
soon see some astonishing results in
the increase Of nerve energy. strength
Of body and mind and power of endur-
anee.D
Bltro-Phosphate is made entirely of
the organic phosphate compound re-
ferred to in the National Standard Dis
pensatory as being an excellent tonic
and nervine and preparation which
mas recently acquired considerable rep
utation in the treatment of the neuras-
fnenla- The standard of excelleuee.
strength and purity of its substance i
beyond question, for every Bitro-Phos-
phate tablet is manufactured in strict
accordance with the U. s. Pharma-
eopoeia test requirements. Bitro -Phos-
phate is therefore not a patent medi-
cine and should not be confused with
any Of the secret nostrums, so-ealled
tonies or widely advertised "eure-
alls.'
CAUTION: - Although Bitro Phos-
phate Is unsurpassed for relieving nery-
business, sleeplessness and general
weakness. owing to its remarkable
flazh growing properties it should not
De used BY anyone who does not desire
to put on flesh.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-27

and by supplying the body cells with
the necessary phosphoric food elements
bitro-phosphate quickly produces a
welcome transformation in the appear.
ance; the increase in weight FIRE.
quently being astonishing.
Clinical test made in St. Catherine i
hospital, N. Y. c., showed that two pa
tients gained in weight 2e and 81
pounds, respectively, through the ad-
ministration of this organic phosphate;
both patients claim they have not felt
as strong and well for the past twelve
years.
This increase in weight also carries
with it general Improvement in the
health. Nervousness, sleeplessness and
lack of energy, which nearly always
accompany excessive thinness, soon dis
appear, dull eyes become bright and
pale cheeks glow with the bloom of
perfect health.
Physicians and hospitals everywhere
are new recognizing its merits by its
use in ever increasing quantities. Fred
'erick Kolle, N. d., editor Of New York
Physician 5 "Who's Who,D saws:
" "Bitro-phosphate should be prescribed
by every doctor and used in every hos
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-27

had been awfully angry when he saw
her in Mandel's car; that he had been
jealous too. But even that was no ex-
cnse for the way he had talked. She
had explained that she was ill, and
that was the reason Mandel had sent
her home.
Then she had flushed when he ac-
cused her Of wiring Mandel. Although
she had not answered him, she was
sure Brian was satisfied he had guess
ed right. Oh, it was all such mud.
dlel And now he bad gone out again
and left her. She wondered if he were
with Mollie again. Perhaps he had
gone to her for sympathy. He always
acted abused, childishly so, when any
thing went wrong between them.
Ruth wished she had not come home.
That she had remained away the entire
time she had planned. Had she done so,
Brian would have expected her, and
they would both have been saved all
this. Then came another thought: Tie
Brian were so careful Of Mollie that he
would not allow her to be placed in a
false light, he must -beterribly fond Of
her. He had humbled his pride to ex-
plain where he had been, rather than
have Mollie suspected of an indiscre-
tion.
(fomorrow-Brian Refuses to Make Up
Although Ruth Begs Him To.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-27

a knife; ~ have known for long time
that Mandel was in love with you; in
fact have been warned that he would
take you from me. Fer all know, he
has,
"0h, Brianl' Itswas monstrous that
he should talk so to her. sT felt sick
because was up all night worrying
about you, and he Offered TO send me
home. ! let him because l felt so weak
and faint.''
eyes. ~
That was all just syes.n Ruth bit
her lip until it bled to keep back the
angry retort. Then, unable to control
herself longer, she asked abruptly:
Where were you last night, Briansn
Deliberately Brian took off his coat,
and hung it up. Then he looked stead
lily at her as he replied:
You have no right to question me.
You go away and leave me olone. You
ride around in another mans ear. You
do as you please, so do I. If dinner is
ready, suppose we eat. ! have an en-
gasement.
Ruth was amazed. Was this man.