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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15

thousand when you We an income
of eight of EN- a year? Also he
gets more darn fun out Of it than
the kids So why shouldn't he?
Which goes to show that you can
be rich and still be decent, if You
know how.
Now we're back to where he's
getting nine a week with the re-
motely aspirat. nal prospect Of
twelve
Giles locked up the store at ten
minutes past six. He should have
done so at six. But he always al
lowed ten minutes in case a belated
customer should come along. And
Giles was out to do all he could for
his employer. Which, incidentally,
meant doing all he could for him
self. Remember this, boys For
boy that won't work hard for his
employer. wont amount TO much
when he becomes AN employer him
self. Which is one reason why so
many men Never Get Anywhere.
As / say, Giles locked up the
store at six ten. Then he blew
himself for q chocolate icecream
soda. For Giles wasn't going to
get rich like Hetty Green and be
come coin collector for the coins.
sake. He intended to get rich: but
he wanted to have a good time do
ing it. And he felt he could afford
an icecream soda. So ne had one.
Then he took trolley car with
a fiat wheel and came home.
AS he enters the door OF the
boarding-house where, for five dol
lars q week. he is accorded two
meals a day and three on Sunday.
and room to sleep in that isn't
good enough for trunks, he encoun-
tiers the chambemaid.
''Ah, good evening, Lizzie" he
says gracioUsly
Cd evenin', sir responds the
chambermaid.
ANY news today?" queries our
new friend. Not that he cares; but
just to appear sociable.
Lizzie hesitates Deaths are not
popular in a boarding house. Land
ladies seem TO think il reflects on
the cooking, or something. But
chambernaids' lives are narrow.
even as hOrsecar conductors. Look
ing about her. To see that she be not
overheard, she mods importantly.
You know the old guy in the
second-fOor rear?" she asks. THE
one that sets around holdin his
head all day?"
Giles mods
He kicked the bucket this after
noon saws the chambermaid.
'What?" asks Giles. not compre-
hending.
Died" explains the chamber
maid.
Giles starts.
WHAT" he questions
The chambermaid mods
An all without no more fuss n
that,' she ampIiiics. Il takes him
up cup O. tea an a Parker House
ron at noon an the next thing
knows. I hears a whoop. an ! runs
IN an she's on her knees. beside
him an he's entirely dead Dead
as anything, They just finished
takin' him away" she says .
Giles thinks.
Where is she?" ne asks.
The chambeTma5d accomplished
ly indicates with g Jerk of her head
thar SIZE is in the second floor rear.
Giles thinks some more.
alone 2' he asks
Tie chambermaid opines that
such is the case.
"Nobody amt come nor uothin' 70
my knowledge. she says.
"But they've taken away the
body, says Giles
The chambermaid mods.
Giles thinks again
HAS She eaten anything he
asks.
lie is informed as the chamber
maid. thai oar heroine doesn't take
her meals there. hut merely rents
rooms. the second floor rear. as
we have said, and the small hall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15

The platform which Victor Berger has an
nounced his candidacy for seat by the side of La
Toilette in the United States senate includes de
mand for the recall OF troops from Europe He
might add demand for The recall Of our senatorial
candidates from Jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15

room next. He suspects ilAs , %
chambermaid. that this a. go
ment has been dictated by le's .the
OF economy; which is. ihaeeu' bat
truth. Hence has he seen ,,,1l
gllmpses OF Our heroine; pea Ut ,bst
gIimpses. wonderful glimpses nj
have len his eyes a-hunseF ''@
his heart whirl. I'm, As
The ehambermatd informs e nm
to the pint OF milk. the TWO Use Use
nuts and the small piece el IN
CONTINUED tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15

The American batteries in France are not only
silencing the German artillery opposed to them, but
also the critics at home, who said we had no guns
to speak Of over there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15
zenship.

The various of the Spanish cabinet rival
the famous on again. again, gone again, F1nne-
GAM"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15

There will be no fat old generals going to
carriages" charged in the Spanish war. The
department is scrapping that kind; also some of
the lean ones
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15

thousand when you've an income
of eight of EN- a year? Also he
gets more darn fun out of it than
the kids. So why shouldn't he?
Which goes to show that you can
be rich and still be decent, if you
know how.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15

DURING the past wear. the
United States produced 2S4.O25. 1913
pennies. And, by the wav. Mr..
Baker Is director of the mint. Our
national dough man. as II we're
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15

AVIATOR Shot in Hotel
As general thing, flyers are shot
ia the air.
J. M. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15

JUST when we supposed that
Trotzky was headed Tor dear old
New York he bobs up again in Rus
STA and announces that he will OPP
pose making peace with the kaiser.
So it's up to Wilhelm to cross the
palm of the former Russ minister
once more with the filthy lucre.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15

Continued tomorrow }
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-03-15

IF | had my way" observes L.
W. they would all be IightIess
nights during the season Of show
lngs OF millinery and spring suit
ings. Then when wife and | went
to movie she couldn't halt before
window and pick out d bill of
merchandise that would set ME back
a hundred or so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-03

Turkish
Especial
Each
Of Various
erioS Quality
rudy Remark
ial sale house
%sd an unus-
| jity to supply
at much less
prices. The
.Novelty Tur-
with unhem-
nd you may
"a variety of
ofors. Extra
Hing regularly
e; special to-
Pc each
Towels, 2oc
G Thread Huck
Mte; absorbent
or bath use.
Towels, lie
tick Towels. all
Foven, absorbent
be.
fint Floor Eighth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-03
Another Lot On Sale Tomorrow of
Csc & $1.OO CretOnneS, MerCeriZed
Reps and TaffetaS. 30C I'd.

Shipment Of short lengths Of hne quality dapey
received from the mill in time for tomorrows Ami
vesary Sale If you grade fabrics for making Shoe
laundry or sewing bags curtains dapes scars cushion
couch and furniture covers this is your opportunity.
fine Washable Cretonnes Mecerized Reps
and Taeas yard wide and superior shown this
Mill lengths from eight yards but many lengths OF each
pattern Light and dark coorngs in Persian, floral tapestry
Verdi, foliage, stripe, floral and bird designs.
First Foor-H ugainTa bes II ..<r@ :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11

The importance of a mile depends upo how quickly it can be trawersed. It ha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11
HEARD ABOUT AUTOMOBILES HERE AND THERE

manager of the Federal Motor Truck company of Detroit
 "The recently increased output of high-grade oil fields and development or the cracking process has helped the gasoline situation, and it will be fur ther alleviated in the near future through the restrictions, either direct or indirect, on motor car manufacture" says MT. Pulcher
 Ut should be fully understood by motor cars and motor boats that gov ernmental restrictions are not ex- pected, and in any case are very re- mote. In respect to this, the govern ment has just issued a bulletin, which says.
 Up to the present time there has been sufficient supply of gasoline to meet all requirements, but in order to be prepared for any shortage, should lt arise, plans are being considered by the oil division of the fuel administra- tion. in cooperation with the automo- bile industry and the national petro- leum war service committee, for the purpose of determining the most sat- isfactory method of gasoline conserva- ton.
 '1teis not expected in any event tha. 1t will be necessary to restrict normal consumption for freight vehicles, and provided there is a reasonable conser . vation by all concerned, it may not be necessary to seriously interfere with pleasure cars and motor boats.
 Tt must be borne in mind, however. that thS paramount use for gasoline is for war purposes, all of which require ments will be supplied The volume of this will largely govern the situation.
 Tt seems possible that rational con servation by the public will render government action unnecessary"
 The production of gasoline in 1917 was 65.000.000 barrels, 45 gallons each or 2,730 100000 gallons. The first quar- ter of 1918 production was 17,384.O00 barrels as against 13, 700, 900 barrels for the same period of 1917 On April l. there were 525,000,0o0 gallons of gaso- line in storage.
 You will see by these figures. for which the National Automobile Cham Der Of Commerce are the authority that the many vague rumors now cir culating regarding the probable gov- ernmental action in regard to the op- eration of passenger cars are guesses only. Help to stop these rumors Quote the above official bulletin, but in addition to that cut down the waste of gasoline all you can. Every gallon of gasoline that you can save means that another ton of materials or food stuffs can be moved forward five to ten miles toward our armies" says MT. Pulcher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11

very definite ways in which this may be done.
 Every motorist can help relieve the railroads by making business trips by motor wherever possible. In addition. merchants may be aided by the bundles carried in automobiles. The total ton mage of relief by the 5,oO0000 of registered cars. in this way every day would be amazing.
 This means that motor cars are put to greater work-use. They should never run idle. Every American motorist should pick up any one going in the same general direction. We are all fighting Tor democracy and this is motor car dc- mocracy fin it's fullest sense. Carry full passenger load on every trip.
 Every motor car should be registered for volunteer war service on certain days in the week. On these days il should be userd for Red Cross, or other patriotic campaign work.
 Owners should learn more about their cars. They should take better. care or them and do the work themselves wherever possible.
 Tn this way men who are now giving minor service attention to motor cars could be released for more important war activities. Estimates place the number of men which could be relieved from re- taiAmOtor car establishments in this way at 10000. This would comprise quite 8 satisfactory military unit to hurl at the Hun on the western front
 And not the least important is to con- slider we'll the future in buying a new car. Do not buy for the present alone, but take the future uses into considera- tion. Buy to keep it as long as you can. To buy good car is economy now more than over before and it will help to lessen the output to supply the demand upon industry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11

the car the cost of entertaining friends repairs due to careless driving, unneces sary incidentials, and so on. That is unjust. It is an investment not an ex- pense.
 Could the American people get along without the automobile2 Undoubtedly they could-but no easier than they could get along without the typewriter, tele- phone, telegraph, street car and eleva- tor.
 It decreases unproductive hours. It in- creases human capacity It spurs initia- tive. It promotes accomplishment. II conserves health. These things are money.
 The automobile has been the greatest creator of wealth and conseryator of health of any utility of which the world can boast.
 It's part in the worlds work is bril- liant page in the story of human prog ress.
 There Is no other means of travel that hicle that will take you exactly where you want to go when you want to go,
 Evidence accumulates that automobiles are bringing material relief to that traf- fc congestion which Is so vexing a proo- lem to all communities. A
 The importance of mile depends upe
 how quickly it can be traversed. It h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11
French Thrift

Norman Hapgood, in Leslie's.
 If France lacks the business enter prise of Germany and England, she has an unfailing economic asset in her famous thrift. While the peasants and industrial laborers have been paying 100 per cent more for living expenses than before the war, and while they have been taking up Liberty loans they have at the same time been in- creasing their deposits in some saw ings banks, and I think their total deposits. For culture, in the deepest s"rsa. France stands at the head of the great nations, and real culture can
 Ws1noht economy. Waste is barbarism. A Frenchman would despise the waste that many of our people take for freedom and magnificence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11
Potato Raisin Bread

From the Peoples Home Journal. Take one yeast cake. one-half cupful of warm water. three-eighths cupful condensed milk diluted with ono and one-eighth cupfuls of water, one table spoonful of sugar, one-half cupfui Of sugar, one and one-half cupfuls of po- tatoes, sifted, four and one-half cup fuls of barley flour, four tablespoon fuls of fat, three fourths cupful of raisins and one teaspoonful of salt Dis solve yeast and one tablespoonful of sugar in lukewarm water, add one cup full of foup and condensed milk, the potatoes, fat and sugar we'll creamed and beaten until smooth. Cover and set aside to rise in warm place until light. When well risen add raisins that have been fioured, the rest of the flour and the salt. Knead lightly. Let rise again until double its bulk. Mould into loaves. Fill well greased pans one-half full, cover and let rise until light. Glaze with egg diluted with water and lbake for about 45 minutes. Yield, two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11
CARS GREATLY AID !. PROSECUTION OF
 WAR, SAYS ANSTED President of the Lexington Motor Co. Says Total, if
 Figured Out, Would
 Be Unbelievable

If we were able to figure out izl dol lars and cents the aid cars are giving the government during the prosecution of the war, tho total would be almost un- believable." said Frank B. Ansted, presi- dent of the Lexington Motor company. . This support has been evidenced ill no uncertain way by countless thousands of patriotic Americans in using their cars to help with Red Cross campaigns, to boost the sale of Liberty Bonds and War Stamps, and hundreds of other yays.
 'The Lexington Motor company is urg ing the use of every motor car to the fullest possible extent. There are many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11
ECONOMY SHOULD BE PRACTICED BY ALL MOTOR DRIVERS If Gasoline Shortage Should Prevail Passenger Cars
 Will Be the First
 Affected

Both motor truck and passenger car drivers should practice utmost econ omy in gasoline use, but if the gov ernment should be compelled, through a shortage of gasoline, to restrict the use of gasoline the passenger car would be the first effected, while it is doubtful if the motor truck would De restricted at all, according to Mir M. L. Pulcher, vice president and general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11

The people who are buying automobiles are those who always bought them those who needed them. And this year there are more people needing them than ever before.
 War has not-reduced the demand for cars because as a patriotic and ener- getis people, we require more cars than ever before.
 The automoble is contributing vitally to military and civic efficiency. It null tiplies movement, enhances accomplish ment.
 Tn the hands of an alert and active man 1t pays for itself quickly.
 Those who have a number of daily business calls to make, credit the auto mobile with their prosperity.
 In order to hit pace that makes for greater efficiency, the doctor, the law yer, the farmer, the salesman; in fact, everyone whose work takes him out of doors, must have a car.
 'NThe automobile is parent to the most wholesome movement in the history of American domestic lfe-the movement to- ward the acre. In accomplishing this one great reform it has proved it's claim as an essential unit in our transportation system," Says J. Dallas Dort.
 The professional or business man who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11
THE UTILITY OF THE MOTOR CAR
By H. D. DANIELS DORT MOTOR CAR COMPANY

does not own a car is at a very decided , disadvantage with his competitor whc does.
 In all walks of life and in the hands of every person to whom time Is import ant, the automobile is necessary. It takes the workers to and from their daily tasks. carries the children to school simplifies marketing and shopping-iu
 fact, enters into every daily duty and
 recreation.
 To get there and back is matter of minutes as compared with hours in the days before cars were built Business houses are not confined to limited areas as they used to be--the mo- tor car has changed all that by ''bridg- ing'' distances.
 True economy means only the elimina- ton of waste-the curtailment of ex- penditures for things not essential to the
 pursuit of right living. health and ef- ficiency. He who owns a motor car knows that it is true economy to own one-that 1t is waste to be without one-waste eff fecting those things that make for bust
 ness utility and domestic content. People who say that a car is expen- sive to own are not fair. Pin them down to cases and they charge against
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11

been made comparatively unimportant by the automobile
 Why argue about the obvious. The pos session of a car means everything to most owners. II credit to it the restora- ton of my wifes health, my own greater efficiency and the contentment of my en- tire family-results that cannot be com puted in dollars and cents," says one Dort owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11

People who say that car is expen- sive to own are not fair Pin them down to cases and they charge against
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-11

The professional or business man who
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
Y. M. c. A. TO TEACH ENGLISH AT CAMPS
 IN THIS COUNTRY

The War Department has turned over to the Young Mems Christian Association the task of instructing recruits who are deficient in English. plan for the conduct of cantonment schools has been evolved to meet the responsibility, ana it is the idea to conduct a course of four months dur ation at the various camps.
 The system was developed at the recent educational conference of sec retaries at Princeton, at which Col. F. J. Morrow of the General Staff was present to represent the army. Sol diers will be sent to the schools by detail, and in the list will come Eng fish illiterates from Kentucky and other states where a considerable part of the native population has not been
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
introduced to the three Rs.

introduced to the three Rs.
 Training will be given through de- velopment battalions which will be turnep. over to the Y. M. c, A. work CTS for five hours a day. A portion Of the time will be devoted to physi- cal training and the remainder to learning to read and write English. College professors and superinten- dents of graded and high schools will have charge of the work, assisted by many of the regular secretaries
 The foreign populations will supply the greater number of students. Many men from the big cities do not speak English at all. Some of them speak their native languages to a limited extent and others include educated foreigners who have never studied English. There will be 1,5OO men in the development battalion at Up ton, which represents the New York city contingent and Camp Dix will have 500 or more. The proportion of class members is much less in the other camps of the country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
FINED S1O AND COSTS,

Joe Lee, a laundry worker, of 1896 Stratford avenue, arrested yesterday afternoon for assaulting Benjomin Giollsky, of 2 Read street with large rock, was fined $1O and costs by Judge Bartlett yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

General standards for fire preven- tion, particularly for war industries, were recommended jointly by the War Industries Board and Bureau of Stan dardS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

Captain Strasser, one of Germany'I most successful Zeppelin command CTS, is believed to have perished witI the crew of the Zeppelin in a recenl attack on England.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

A new aviation field at Fort Myers Fla, will be named Hisetan Field. in honor of Flying Instructor Hiestand who was killed last June in an acci- dent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

Fifty families were driven iron their homes in an apartment house. al No. 255 West filth Street and adl joining houses by fire believed to bI of incendIaEy ezSEA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

Lieut.. Frank Foster Foss was kill ed and five sailors injured when a boiler exploded on ali American ship in a British port
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

A petition is being circulated in the New York Stock Exchange to have the exchange close on Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

The American Railway Express Co., has asked for increased charges for the transportation of daily newspapers other periodicals.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

distributed orders for 100000 tons of steel rails.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Dentists declare that 85 per cent. of the men drafted need dental atten- ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

The Post Office Department is plan ming an aerial mail route to Chicago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

fIt leads for size, beauty, finish and durability. fNeedless to say, therefore, that it's of MIRRO alum mum. f14 at. preserving kettle, $3.50. T16 at. preserving kettle, 1875.
 lit is, as you see, called a "preserving kettle" But every experienced house. keeper knows that a big kettle is indispensable for scores of uses besides pre- serving.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

German soldiers term American troops as "Satans' in army garb.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

The Grafton dynamite factory, of Alton, H., was blown up. Three men are dead.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

A North Beach line car jumped the curve at Elmhurst, L. l., and sixteen persons were hurt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

Conferences to adjust the wages in shipyards and working conditions have begun at Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

General Pershing in a letter to Pre- mier Clemenceau thanked him for the Legion of Honor cross.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

Pro-Germans are reported to have done much damage in the plant of Dennitt & price, engaged on war work, at Haverhill, Mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09
AMERICAN HARDWARE
 STORES
(Incorporated)

(1nCOrpOrareO) Lyon 6 Grumman, Retail Division FAIRFIELD AVE. and MIDDLE ST.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

The War Industries Board urged conservation in packing by retail dry goods dealers because of transporta- tion conditions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

At the governments request the municipal court of Washington, post poned hearing of the case of 4S suf- fragettes for picketing at the White House.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-09

Serious outbreaks have occurred in Guadalajara, Spain. because of the high price of food and the poor quail ity of bread.