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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
HERE'S A TALE
OF PETE MAHER
AND KID BROAD

Peter Maher and Kid Broad, old
time boxers, once walked into a
restaurant for dinner. according to
story told us. Maher ordered
mess of fish
why the fish, Peter?" asked Kid
Broad. This isn't Friday; it's
Tuesday"
Maher regarded his friend with
smile. why, haven't you ever
heard that fish was brain food ?"
he inquired. THE more fish you
eat the more brains you'll have"
Broad gave more careful atten-
ton to the bill of fare. TOO bad
they haven't whale today, Pete" he
said. you ought to get a lot OF
good out OF a big slab of whale"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
FRIEDM AN-HANLON
BOUT CALLED OFF,
DECLARE WAGNER

There will be no Sailor Fried
man-Jimmy Hanlon match at Ra-
cine tonight. Promoter Wagner
called off the affair because one of
the fighters asked more money than
Wagner thought he was entitled to.
Friedman VIII be on Wagner's next
card, but who his opponent will be
isn't known as yet. 1t may be Joe
yelling
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
CAMP GRANT NINE
POSTPONES GAMES

Announcement by arsenal auth
critics this morning was made to
the effect that the baseball games
scheduled between Dan OLeary's
All-Stars and Camp Grant, Aug. 10
II. have been postponed until Aug.
IT'S.
Reason for delay was given BIZ
camp officials as a benefit game
which the soldiers desired to- play
on either of the first named dates.
The contests will be staged at the
Three-Eye park in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
IfJOIF BID BIZ Cubs.

indianapolis, Ind, July 25--Lar-
~ Lajoia. manager of the Indian
apoIis American association team,
which disbauded on account OF the
work or fight" order of Secretary
Baker, now has two offers to break
into the big show.
Following the bid of Manager
NcGraw Of the Giants came one
yesterday from Manager Mitchell
OF the Guns The big FreLchman
Will not make q decision before the
endsof this week. With the chances
OF either team getting into the
world series, Jaioie is considering
the offers seriously. He never has
participated nor seen d game in the
worlds series during his long ex-
perience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
No ROXING IN CINCY.

Cincinnati, Ohio, July 25.-Three
members of the Cincinnati boxing
commission, a body created for the
purpose of regulating public spar
ring contests, yesterday sent their
designations to Mayor Calvin.
Recently the mayor requested
that no more licenses fer boxing
contests he issued during the war
period He referred to boxing as
4 splendid sport bur held there
should be no contests at this time
for commercial purposes.
If a man is strong enough to
box. he is strong enough to be
fighting in the army" said the
mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
WHITE vs.. FRIEDMAN9

Chairman Harry ]. Rulings, IN
charge of the intercamp athletic
carnival and military tournament
to be held at Comiskey park, Aug.
10, met Joseph Farrell and other
conferees on Tuesday and decided
to try to all to theil all star bill
Charlie White and Sailor" Fried
man. White is boxing Instructor
at Fort Sheridan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25

ST. Louis. Mo, July 25.-Walter
II. Holke, first basemau OF the
New York Nationals has been Or
dered by the district board here u
get essential employment or be IN
Quoted into the army. Holke was
formerly in class 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
Games Today.

Chicago at Philadelphia CT.
Cincinnati at Boston (2).
Pittsburgh at Brooklyn.
ST. Louis at New York 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
NATIONAL LEAGTE.
Vest arday'S Results.

Chicago, !; Philadelphia, 4.
St. Louis, 10, New York, 2.
Boston, 4; Cincinnati, 0.
Pittsburgh, 3; Brooklyn, l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
SIX SPEED MEN
START IN RACE
Addition of Ira Vail, Young Brook
lyn Star Driver, Increases
Sweepstakes Field.
FULFHLS QUALIFICATIONS
Sunday Marks His Last Appear
ance Until After the Har-To Fly
Against Huns,

With the addition Of Ira Vail, the
yoanS Brs127iyn speed demon, who
IS making his last appearance Be
fore 5o,z7-g the American aviation
service. tie Re4d n the Information
a. Sweepstakes at the Chicago
Speedway next Sunday afternoon
nov numbers six of the greatest
drivers. The speed pilots and the
na1oas which they will represent
are as follows.
Ira Var. TritAS States.
Ralph huIiors- United SxSteS-
Lonis Chevrolet France.
Ralph lie Palma Italy.
Arthur iHray, Belgium
Dario ReSta. Great Britain.
Vail fulfilled every Qualification
for the race By driving his Hudson
super-S.E car tue miles at a speed
or liz r.laz an hour, by posting his
So. 600 entry fee aHd b. getting the
COZ sent Of the other drivers. This
latter was difficult because the race
Is pra Ctically an invitation match
contest where each driver IS put
ting up 5000 of his own money
with the management adding SO,
600
The youngster Who has been the
sensation of the speedWays for the
last TWO seasons. got in because it
will Re his last chance to compete
II a race before he dons the khaki
Of TT--cIp Sam Immediately after
The race he will go TO Wilbur
Wright aviation field al Dayton,
Ohio, where he viii become an avi-
atoT- As he has already had con-
siderable experience as an aviator
he expects 10 be sent to Europe
very soon.
The $1,000 entry fee of Vail will
be added to the first prize, making
5000, fourth 81 500 and firth, $500
There VIII be no sixth prize
AlT.of the drivers are now at the
Speedway tuning up their cars for
the contest which is expected tC
s!1atter many records and also de
teruTHe just who IS the greatest
driver under all conditions.
Five Heats.
For this purpose the race will be
run in five heats az two. ten, twenty,
thirty and fifty miles. The winner
in each heat viii score six points !;
second, five points; third four
points; fourth, three points; fifth.
TOO prints: sixth, one point. The
driver scoring the greatest number
Of points in the i've heats will be
the winner.
Thomas J. Hay will be the starter
and Jonn De Long VIII be the as
sistant starter. while z. c. Patter-
son viii ne referee and the chair
ran of the technical committee
Will be f F Edwards
The advance sale of seats is
breaking all records, especially the
orders from out Of town. The races
viii start promptly al 3 o'clock IN
the afternoon and VII be over be-
fore O'Clock so that everyone will
have { chance to get home at a rea-
sOnahIe hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
League Standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Yesterdays Results.
No games scheduled.
Games Today.
Boston at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Detroit.
Washington at st. Louis.
New York at Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25

GIVES s2-500.0GO TO [. OF c.
Chicago. July 25.-Laverne W.
Moves gave $500. 600 TO the Uni
versiry Of Chicago for the education
Of soldiers and sailors and their
descendants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25

Auto whirling flags, Beardsley' $.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
MEMS
DEPT.
rrrNr.S crUrc

- ~
MEMS SUITS
In styles recon-
mended by Uncle
Sam, meaning that
these are OF the lat
est issues-all wool
fabrics, including
fast color blue
serge .... $3.50
MEMS SUITS
This lot comprises
an assortment that
was priced TO sell
for $50. The latest
in style with cOI0rs
fast $I4.50
MEMS SUITS
The equal OF this
bargain offering is
hard tn find-made
of dependable fab
RIGS wanted shades
and patterns $I1.A5
MEMS SUITS
An ideal summer
suit of 4 tweed fab
ric-but with a wide
range of patterns,
making for an easy
selection .... $40
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-25
Observation-Disclosures

Non-alcohoIlc wines, Beardsley's
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
QUARTERLY MEETINGS SET


The following appointments have
been announced for quarterly meet
ings BY Rev. w. G. Waters, presiding
elder for this district Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church. South:
Y. Fourth Quarterly Round
Tiptonville Station, Aug. 25, Il am.
Tiptonville circuit, Proctor City,
Aug. rs, 8 .. m.
Ridgely Station, Aug. rs, $3.50 pm.
Ridgely circuit, Aug. "a, 3 p. m.
Dyersburg circuit. Freeman's, Aug.
81
Newborn station, Sept II, morning.
Newbern circuit, Senter, Sept. 1,
8 p. m.
Dyersburg station, Sept. /, $3.50 pm.
Finley circuit, Richwoods, Sept. 3,
friendship circuit, Friendship, Sep.
s and 8.
Gates circuit, Bethesda, Sept. "A
and Is, 8 pm.
Halls station, Sept. Il and Is, II
a. N.
Ripley station. Sept. Is and is.
Curve circuit, Pleasant Hill, Sept.
p, II a. m.
Ripley circuit. New Hope, Sept p.
Mack circuit, Mack, Sept %, Il
a. N.
Henning and Durhamville, Henning.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM EVERYWHERE

The various bootleggers in Memphis
have adopted rather peculiar and
novel methods Of transporting and
delivering shorty According to re-
ports which federal officers are inves-
figating, these bootleggers have been
seen unloading several sacks Of liquor
and beer from skiff near Union
avenue and the levee, then others
carry It to sewer where it is
taken to man-hole and lifted to
the surface, loaded into automobiles
and hurried away to be dispensed
to the thirsty. Some doubt Is ex-
pressed as to the possibility Of wet
goods being brought into Memphis
successfully, but the officers are max
ing d thorough investigation and will
endeavor to stop this unique plan.
Jasper N. Smith, a pioneer and
wealthy citizen of Atlanta, Ca, died
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

Sept. 20 and 80.
Covington circuit, Garland, Oct.
and 6, 8 D. m.
Covington station, Oct. s, II am.
Second Church and Pisgah, Oct. 6
$3.50 p. m.
Campground circuit, oct. ii.
Randolph circuit, Hopewell, Oct. Il
and 13, 8 p. m.
Munord and Atoka, Oct. u, 3 PM
Oct. IS, II a. m.
Tabernacle circuit, Oct. IS and IA,
$3.50 p. m.
Fowlkes circuit, Oct. 10 and 90
Ayers circuit. Oct. 20 and 81.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
MORE PRoFIT-sHARING COUPONS

we are giving proftsharing coupons # you only spend
five cents with you'll get coupon for that amount Tel
your friends and negbors that giving them an oppor-
uny fill their premium books which they have start
ed BE and remind give your coupons before
you the We want everybody to get What COM
terday last week Of last month ASK about 5000 worth Of
FREE COUPONS to cash next Monday August 26.
Ii this is not the best and cheapest store in CoYngon de-
not want your trade
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
HUSBAND AND WIFE

Mrs. Frank p Wood, Box 1S,R.F.D
2, Morrill,, Me-, writes: "Foley Kidney
Pills helped me SO much. My husband
also has received much benefit from
them. He was SO lame he could not
stoop oaer, and now he feels no pain
Lame back, sore muscles, stiff joints,
rheumatic aches and pains quickly
conquered by Foley Kidney Pills.
Union Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
Come and See the New Fall Goods

nctyof odadhg herr prices W e r n u discussed saw COM
scomnh six months All mlc with H mnf Of sPaca
itnga cur 0apayo A uso
and
ash avean ubre de mills y nearly ha avds
+
and Dry and Brg
enntG stob found eSuppyCo
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

The corn crop Is reported entirely
ruined
Wallace Davis, son Of the late
Senator jeff Davis, Of Arkansas. who
claimed exemption from the draft
because he was a member Of the
Democratic national committee, has
recently been put in class one by
Gen. Crowder He is only 28 years
Of age, and has served as attorney
general. Gen. Crowder says he will
have to serve his country in whatever
capacity the draft board puts him.
In the Democratic primary election
held in Shelby county on August 1,
we note from a tabulated form in
the Commercial Appeal that Hon. P.
w. Lanier, formerly Of this place,
who was in the race for attorney
general, received 1851 votes, while
tie fortunate candidate, Samuel O.
Bates, received 5,507 votes. Mr.. La
nier is making quite a reputation as
a lawyer, and ranks up among the
foremost men in that profession, and
his friends in this county predict
for him bright future and know
that one of his ambition will not let
one defeat deter him. and that he will
only make greater efforts to obtain
whatever his aspirations may desire.
Another candidate in whom nearly
all our people feel an interest-M r.
Joe ]. Williams, who was candidate
for criminal court clerk-won over
his nearest opponent by very close
margin, his vote being 4,374, while
that Of his opponent was 4,36S.
George AIDE, the well-known play
wright and author, who resides at
Fayette Indiana, has offered his
magnificent farm to the government
for any purpose it may care to make
use Of in the prosecution Of the war.
and offers to put the grounds and
buildings in any suitable shape nee
essary at his own expense.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
ladies' AND MISSES, READY-TO-WEAR

On account Of The continual advance in prices and the
scarcity of wooens, had early fall styles in coaks,
at your earliest convenience and let show you the latest
styles fresh from New York Philadelphia and Chicago We
have great variety to show you, and you'll find what we
showing exactly the right things for the coming season.
Plenty Of small medium extra sizes and stylish stouts in
these garments and wen guarantee to underse the city
stores and mail order houses.
CALICO is SELLING AT WHOLESALE FOR n IL CENTS
BY the case and selling lawns batstes, voles and
other fine wash goods that worth doute the price OF
calico Your choice Of big assortment at lOt.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

Every customer trading with us
in September, we win give new cat
alogue and $20.70 worth of coupons.
WORKMAN & Pinner.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

If you can pay your account by
the 18th of September, we will give
you new catalogue and S20.70 addi-
tional coupons. Workman & Primer.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
NEXT M0NDAY. AUGUST 26th

Every customer who to this store next Monday
and spends "a or more cash. viii get absolutely FREE new
premium book and 5000 worth Of prof-sharng coupons
only Of these deals to customer REMEMBER, THIS
is GOOD FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 26th You must be here
in person iii order to get the benefit Of this unusual offer
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
MENlS AND ROYS, GOODS

We are the biggest dealers in mems and boys clothes
between Memphis and Paducah and right have an
unusually complete sCock Of mems boys ready-towear
What saved by big buying and early buying you get the
Scores and scores Of Cool Clothes for children boys and
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
THE BARGAIN BASEMENT

Goods are coming in daily, and youth do well to take
walk through The Bargain Basement Now good time to
think about blankets comforts quilt Calico quilt cotton and
wool batting. Headquarters for floor coverings.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
TOO MANY SUMMER SHOES

On account Of SO many young and boys being in the
draft sales certain lines Of fine oWcut shoes have dropped
off, and while shoes going up we are cutting the
prices English and other fancy toes $780, They
fresh styles and have all the Sizes and great variety of
styles Come while the stock complete and dollar
Buy now andyoul have long time to them. This 81
cut is for SIS slippers and upward.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

A dispatch from Newbern, bearing
date Of August is, says that cotton
picking was under way in the bot
tom districts on the Mississippi river
in the western part Of the county,
and that this was the earliest for
the gathering Of the fleecy staple
ever known IN the history Of the
county. It is predicted that the crop
viii not yield more than hall on &C.
count of the continued drought that
has prevailed there for several weeks.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
DREss Goods AT I0c and lgc

While they last will sell SOC yard-wide sport skirt
Fifty bolts Of l5c and zoe lawns and voiles - loo
Iwenty-four pure white pearl buttons for Sc
Good yard-wide beached domestic - l5c
Plenty Of good yard-wde Sea Island 15c
One hundred bolts good dress ginghams . 20c
Mems women's and childrens tennis shoes - SOC
Splendid assortment of summer silks -..-... 25c
Special values in seasonable laces sc
Several hundred bolts of good shifting percaes 5c Zoe Csc
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

in that city a few days ago at the age
of So. He was widely known fo1
his peculiar eccentricities. Some years
ago he purchased a casket in which he
desired to be buried. 1t is said he
told friends some hours before his
death that he had presentiment his
death would occur at a certain hour,
and true to his premonition he passed
away a few minutes after the hour
he had mentioned.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

An entire railway system 1870 miles
IN length has just been completed be-
hind the French front for the purpose
Of Improving communications between
the northern and southern parts Of
the northern system. This wonderful
piece of construction involved the
building Of two important bridges and
tunnel S75 yards in length. It
took just 100 days TO complete the
job, which is considered wonderful,
owing to the war conditions in that
country.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

| Dfre in the cargo Of steamship
Loaded with supplies fer the allies
was discovered a few days ago as it
llay in dock on Staten island. Sailors
turned stream Of water into the
bold containing shells for Tie ships
guns, which was next to that in which
the blaze started, and summoned a
E1ireboat. There was large guam
tity Of benzol on board, ana it was
only BY the heroic efforts Of these
sailors that q disastrous explosion
was averted.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

United Staets Senator Jacob n.
Gallinger, Of New Hampshire, at the
age Of 81, the oldest member Of the
United States senate, passed away
at Franklin, N. H., on August H.
Since 1891 he had been a conspicuous
figure in the senate, taking not only
a leading part in its discussions, but
ranking as dominating figure in
IS leadership and in the councils Of
the Republican party.
-----
Miss Isabelle FEEDER, vice-president
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

and general manager Of an equipment
company in New York City, has been
convicted of conspiracy to defraud
the government in army contracts.
She had obtained a contract from
the government for 100000 barrack
bags at 8 cents each, and then sub
let the contract at 8 cents. These
bags were found to be defective, and
she then endeavored to bride federal
inspectors to accept them.
The war industries board has re-
fused to grant priority 10 manufac-
turers of cotton gins for iron, steel
and fuel for the manufacture of new
gins, and has reached an agreement
with the manufacturers to substan-
italy curtail their normal produc-
ton Of gins for the year ending June
80, 1919.
The entire police force of Mem
phis, under strict orders from Chief
Burney. is making strong efforts to
run down all reports and propaganda
OF a Germanic nature All ponce have
been placed at the disposal OF citi-
zens to thrash cul all rumnrs regard
ing soldiers on the government that
sound strangely 0r are III favor Of
Germany. Some days ago some pro-
German sympathizer piioned i Mem
phis mother that her son had been
killed in France The mothers great
anxiety and unrest was dispetled when
the next mail brought letter from
her son, stating that he was well.
Quite q number Of annoying rnmors
nave been going the rounds ii Mem
phis, and police are now determined
to stop them and make arrests, ifI
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22
NEW STYLE WHITE SKIRT, $1.OO

We have about 10 dozen 1918 style white gabardine
pque and neen washable skirts in good assortment Of sizes
to close out quickly at $1.00
We invite the ladies to at possible and see
our bargains in hot weather dress fabrics.
Everything in lawns and voiles up to 25c 10c
Voe silk mixtures and other pretty fances up to Soc at 25c
Buy them now and you'll have long time to wear them
HALF PRICE ON NEW STYLE STRAW HATS
We have splendid assortment of cheap, medium and high
grade straw hats to close out quick at half price These hats
in splendid condition all of them fresh and clean
Come quick while have your size and style to your liking
All of them are at half price.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

The corn crop is reported entirely
ruined
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-22

Miss Isabelle FEEDER, yice-president
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-17
ONLY ONE

The Record In Richmond 10 4 Unique
One.
II the reader has a bad back" or
any kidney ills and is looking for al,
effective kidney medicine, better de-
pend on the remedy endorsed by peo.
PIE you know. Doan's Kidney Pills
have given great satisfaction in such
cases. Richmond citizens testify to
this. Here is a case of it:
j. B. Engelbert, 1874 South Fifth ST.,
Richmond, says: Il had attacks of
kidney trouble and my back ached so
severely often had to sit around for
weeks at time. Whenever l moved
had sharp, dagger-like pains through
my back and l could get no relief day
or night. Ny kidneys acted irregular
ly and annoyed me lot. got Doan' 8
Kidney Pills at Luken & Co.'S Drug
Store and they took all the soreness
and aching out of my back and put
my kidneys in good shape I always
depend on Doan's Kidney Pills. when
| have the least return of the trouble 3"
Price Coo, at al dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the that that Mr..
Engelbert had. Foster.Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-17
WHEN YOU WAKE
UP DRINK GLASS
OF HOT WATER
Wash the poisons and toxins from
system before putting more
food into stomach.

Wash yourself on the inside before
breakfast like you do on the outside
This is vastly more important because
the skin pores do not absorb impuri.
ties into the blood. causing illness,
while the bowel pores do.
For every ounce of food and drink
taken into the stomach, nearly an
ounce of waste material must be car.
ried ont of the body. II this waste
material is not eliminated day by day
it quickly ferments and generates
poisons, gases and toxins which are
absorbed or sucked into the blood
stream. through the lymph ducts which
should suck only nourishment to sus.
tain the body.
A splendid health measure is to
drink, before breakfast each day, a
glass of real hot water with a tea
spoonful of limestone phosphate in it,
which is a harmless way to wash these
poisons, gases and toxins from the
stomach, liver. kidneys and bowels;
thus cleansing. sweetening and fresh
ening the entire alimentaIy canal be-
fore putting more food into the stom.
ach.
A quarter pound of limestone phos-
plate costs but very little at the drug
store but is sufficient to make anyone
an enthusiast on inside-bathing.-Adv.