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Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
SUNDAYS LIST.


 Killed in action 56 died of wounds 49; died from accident and other causes A. died of disease Il; wounded severely 1O6; wounded (de- gree undetermined 267; wounded prisoners 6; lost at sea 1; total STA. slightly 264; missing in action 30;
 New England men are:
 Killed in Action.
 Private Patrick McGinnis, Bridge port, Conn.
 Died from Wounds Received in Action
 Privates Ovila Binette, Lisbon, Maine; Earl Wilkinson. Bridport Vt
 Wounded Severely in Action.
 Corporal David c. Milne, Spring field, Mass. Edwin T Martin, Marblehead, Mass,
 Wounded Degree Undetermined).
 Sergeant Edmund A Reardon, Law renee, Mass.
 Corporal, Joseph L. Pard, Woon- socket, R. l.
 Bugler, Willard L. Hatch, Bridge water, Mass.
 Privates-Joseph Kulfan, Hartford Conn.,; Neal E. Sullivan, Boston Mass. Frederick L. Reissle, Reading N1dSS.g w iltdlOIl I1uNSOll, IlCtl llOIRl Conn.,; John MandoIidis, Brocktou Mass; Clyde Arigoni, North Adams Mass; Henry R, Beaubrea, Brock ton, Mass; Leon A. Booth, New Hav- en- Conn; Eustis R. Buffum. Boston Mass; Thomas F. Daley, Providence R. I.
 Slightly Wounded in Action.
 Major Philip Remington, Hartford Conn.
 Lieutenant Maurice L. McNair, Am. herst, Mass.
 Sergeants-Cecil o. Bray Bingham Maine; John J. Curtin New Britain Conn. Richard C. La Porte, Worees- ter Mass; Thomas B. Proctor Ips- wich, Mass; Walter A. Yale, Bristol Conn.
 Corporals-Fre1erick c. Ainssnith Cambridge, Mass; Edward L. Barry Dorchester, Mass; Charles Poolton Branford, Conn. Bugler Harold F. Ames, Woburn 1 Mass
 Mechanic Lyman w. Higginson Meriden, Conn.
 Privates-Jacob Gwoerk, Rockville 1 Con-; James F. McNamara, Nev Haven, Conn; Frank Cassidy, Adams Mass; Walter Albert Cullen, Edge 1 1 field, Vt; Lawrence A Galpin, All ston. Mass; Pietro Massaro, Nev Haven, Conn.,; William J. Barry | Charlestown, Mass.9 Owen W. Ingra ham Augusta, Maine; George Let f Dodd, North Abingdon, Mass; Johl ] F. Doyle, Hartford, Conn; Arthur F ] King, Neponset, Mass; Edward J Kotfila Holyoke, Mass; Josepl i Magnole, Bristol Conn.,; George M Perry, North Bedford, Mass; Wasil Ramanchuk, Cambridge, Mass; Ed ward H. White Whitman, Mass. i Ralph E. Wight, Winchester, Mass. 1 William Wass, Watertown. Mass. Herbert E. Williams, Dorchester Mass.
 i Missing in Action.
 Privates-John R. Gormley, Rox bury, Mass; Archie Mcdonald, Fair i field, Mass; Anthoy Silva Rose Jr | Gloucester, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
WITH AUSTRIA
 EFFECTIVE AT 3P. M. TODAY

The Last of Gemanys Allies Has Gone Out of the War The Armistice Was Signed By General Diaz Yesterday Afternoon-The Conditions of the Armistice Will Be Published Tuesday-Alied Representatives Are in Accord on Terms to be Extended to Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04
CabIed Paragraphs
Bombs Dropped on Nancy.

Paris, Nov. 3 CIavas) German air. planes on Thursday afternoon dropped bombs on Nancy, causing casualties and material damage
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-04

Killed in action 56; died of wounds 49; died from accident and other causes 4; died of disease Il; wounded severely 106; wounded (de- gree undetermined 267; wounded prisoners 6; lost at sea 1; total STA. slightly 264; missing in action 50;
 New England men are:
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02

The British in Palestine have ad- vanced their positions, indicated by the solid line, beyond the cities of
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02

Haifa, Acre and Amman. The dash line represents the battle front before Allenbys new drive.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02

The American fighting man has grasped the idea of the Service Check. Each carries an average of 15o francs ($26.55) overseas in this form. The picture shows them lined up at the Service Check win dow at Camu Dix. These field
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02

rates, and guarantee the return of his unspent money to relatives if he is killed. In one big night ESQ., 900 worth of the checks were dis posed of at Camp Dix and the Serv- ice is growing more popular with the soldiers every day.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-02

banks have been located at the main Y. M. c. A building in each cantonment-the one place that every man knows how to find. Ser vice Checks protect the fighters funds, assure him a full moneys worth. at the agreed exchange
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
MARINES CONSIDER
'THE9WORLD SMALL.

Paris Island, as. eC.-Captain- Den
bysofthesmarine corps was leaving
Paris~1sland, &c, 1.-THE, great east
ernFtrainingfcampforsdeviI dog re
crufts-/ HePwas talking things over
withzhisssuccesso Lieutenant Ar
thur+ Bremen Jacquesl Thesprac-
tfcesoflaW' aforementioned.
''That~once~was my profession y
said Captain DENLY, Il was a con-
gresham from Michigan"
And Hsaid LieutenantJa Jacques,
twas a ,pageyin the house ofrepre-
sentatiyes."
Observation-Disclosures opened and in
walked PriVate@W Ward B. .Arbury of
thee Two Hundred Fifth company,
United States marines.
This completes the triangle"
said the captain, Private Arbury
fOrmerlyswas myssecretary in con-
gress."
Proving thereby, that it's small,
small world, especially when, the
marines are concerned
Non-Alcoholic Wines, -Beardsiey's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
ERECT
AT EIGHTY

Because a man or woman is old
does not mean that they must walk
along bent over and supported with
q cane A man can be as vigorous
and healthy at so as at 20 if he aids
the organs OF the body in perform
ing their functions.
All diseases whether of a malig-
nant or weak character tend to
tear away our vitality You must
counteract disease in its incipient
stage II you would live happy and
useful long life.
GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil Cap
sules, a 200-year-old preparation
that is used all over the world, con-
talns soothing oils combined with
strengthening and system-clean-
ing herbs. These capsules are a
prescription and have been and are
stin being used by physicians in
daily practice. They have proven
their merit in relieving backache.
Kidney and bladder complaints and
all ailments arising from an ex-
cess OF uric acid In the system.
GOLD MEDAL. HARLEM OH Can
suies are sold at all reitabla drug-
sists. They are guaranteed 10 do
everything as claimed or money re-
funded. Don't be- misled by false
limitations. Look for GOLDMEDAL
IN every box.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
The Argus Files of 1893

July 21-George Bennett, the
glovemaker, has received an order
from Richard X. Fox for a set of
boxing gloves which will be used in
the Corbett and Mitchell fight.
The 2Sth annual reunion of the
One Hundred Twelfth regiment, IL
linois Volunteers, will be held at
Princeton on Wednesday, Oct. II.
July 22-S. ]. Woodin will speak
on the subject of Christian Fellow
ship" at the young mems meeting at
the Y. NJ c. A. tomorrow evening
Charles BufoTd. son of Major and
Mrs. j. NJ. Buford of this city has
received an appointment 10 a naval
cadetship at large from the state of
Illinois.
July 24-James ]. LaVelle, for
two years and a half an energetic
and efficient reporter on The Argus
staff, has severed his connections
with the paper to accept the posi-
ton of money order and registering
clerk at the pOstofice, succeeding
Schneider, resigned.
Fred ". Hitler had his hand bad
iy crushed while executing his duty
as sWitchman at the Rock Island
Yards. He was rushed Immediately
TO the hospital. where Drs. Barth
and Hollowbush attended him. II
was necessary to ampUtate the four
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
FAM0USPEOPLE
SEEKING WORK
Edgar Allan Poe. Pauline Frederick,
Grover Cleveland and Others
Apply at Arsenal.

Personages famous in history.
present day heroes of the screen
and athletic world, those who enjoy
the distinction of celebrating their
birthdays every four years only or
on national holidays, have heard the
call of Uncle Sam great industrial
army in this time of stress, and
have applied for work at Rock Is
land arsenal during the past few
months, according to Hayes Moi
felt, applictiOn clerk at the Main
gate.
Nathan Hale. a Kentucky noun
taineer, was one of the six native
born Americans who have applied
at the main gate for work, who
could not write.
Booker T. Washington, from
down in Arkansas, lost his nerve
and has not yet presented his ap-
plication.
Edgar Allan Poe. from Ohio, also
visited Mr.. MOffett's little office and
left to consult his relatives regard
ing the work
Grover Cleveland will he Is in
September and has promised to call
again for a job With Grover came
Pauline Frederick, a cousin of his,
who lives in Mercer county. She
was also too young to secure en-
ployment at this time
Il am hoping soon to meet Mary
PiCkfoTd or Marguerite Clark, and
wouldn't be a bit surprised to see
Jim COrbett or Ad Wolgast walk in
and ask for an application blank"
said Mr.. MOffett in discussing the
many experiences he has daily.
Among the applications five peO-
Pile have given July as their
birthday, two first saw the light of
lay Christmas, another on New /
Years day, while one lady slipped /
me over on Father Time by COM |
ng into this world on Feb. %. One
nan gave Oct - as the date of his !
birth. and only four We're at a loss /
o know on what date they were /
)orn arsenal Record
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22

fingers of his right hand, his thumb
being saved only through a most
skillful operation.
"A cut of two hours was made at
the Rock Island Lumber and Manu-
featuring company yesterday and
several raen were temporarily laid
off due TO the fact that dull times
and lack of demand have allowed
material TO accumulate Mr.. Sears,
superintendent, says that he does
not believe the change will be nee
essary to continue for any length of
time
Mrs. Mary CahiIl, the woman who
took the overdose Of choral last
Saturday. rallied during the night
and is now on her way to recover
Mayor Medill and the street and
alley committee opened the bids
Yesterday to fill the sidewalks TO
grade on Fourth avenue. The con-
tract was awarded TO H. F. Lamp,
whose bid was for % cents per GU
bic yard. There are about nine
hundred cubic yards to be filled.
Supervisor Conrad Schneider has
shown his enterprise in taking I'D
the matter Of band concerts in
Spencer square this season. He
has secured enough subscriptions
TO furnish series of concerts. The
first will be given by Bleuer's band
this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
ACCEPT WOMEN IN
POSTAL POSITIONS

An examination for postal clerk
and carrier will be held at the post
office in Rock Island Sept. IA.
In announcing the examination
the secretary of the board of ex-
aminers, Herschel E. Potter, states
the following:
Age limit, IS to As years on the
date Of the examination.
Married women will not be ad-
united to the examination. This
prohibition, however, does not an
pIys to women who are divorced
but they are eligible for apuoint-
ment only as clerk.
Applicants must be physically
sound, and male applicants must
be not less than feet 4 inches in
height in bare feet, and weigh not
less than 125 pounds without over
coat or hat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
HARTFORD TAKES
STATE POSITION

The resignation of Clyde c. Hart
ford as boys secretary of the
Young Mems Christian association
was accepted by the board at its
monthly meeting Sunday night. Mr..
Hartford goes 10 take the position
OF state high school secretary for the
state of Kansas. In this capacity
ne viii have charge 81 all the Y. NJ.
c. A work done in the high schools
among the boys over the entire
state. Hrs headquarters will be at
Topeka.
This position is a decided ad.
vance in the work which Mr.. Hart
ford has been following, and shows
the great regard for his ability
which fellow workers have for him.
He is well known as a Y. NJ. c. A.
worker throughout the state, having
served IN this capacity at various
places. Previous to coming here a
year ago. he held a similar posi-
ton at the Pittsburgh Y. NJ. c. A.
fer seven years. The eight years
before that he worked as a mis-
siOnary for the United Presbyterian
church in Pittsburgh. For several
years he has attended the high
ScnCol \ NJ L. A. camp meeting at
Kan. This year he was
selected IS head of the bible study
division at the camp meeting, and
shortly after this he was rendered
the position which he has now &C
ceFted He leaves TO take UP his
new work Sept. l.
The board Of directors has been
so far in its attempts
to secure 4 successor to Mr.. Hart |
ford.
Lynn II. Ewing Of the Photo Art
and Engraving company, has been
elected TO I'LL the position on the /
T. NJ C. A hoard of directors left /
.acant by the removal frem the !
,ity Of A J. Burton, TO accept the !
position Of principal of the East
Jes MONIES high school There is
.ui enc vacancy on the board
yhich Will be filed at the Setpem-
,eF meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22

fund. The board has $2,171.40 to
start with. This amount was plac-
ed in the fund by action Of the city
commissioners yesterday afternoon.
Firemen who have served 20 years
and who have reached a certain
age will be pensioned. They will
receive an amount equal to one
half of their salary.
Members Of the board are Mayor
McConocbie, Martin Rudgren, city
clerk; w. G. Johnston, city treas
urer; G. W Newberry, chief Of the
fire department; Henry Herman,
Peter sF'rey and Bernhard Brahm.
Thezlasts three men were elected to
thesboard by sthe firemen, provi-
siOntrequiredEby law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22

and as a result Will benefit the
pupils who will be better able to
choose and arrange their studies,"
Mr.. Lau said today.
Arrangements have been made
to register at night the pupils.
who are now employed during the
day. Mr.. Lau has announced that
he will be in his office in the high
school building at Sixth avenue
and Twenty street each night
of next week, excepting Monday.
from 1880 until $50.
Other students who can possibly
register during the day are re
quested to report on the following
days at the high school:
Tuesday.
Freshmen-9A to 9B. $50 10
noon, and 1870 TO / O'Clock in the
afternoon.
Wednesday.
Sophomores-l0A to lob, same
hours.
Thursday.
Juniors-1lA to lib, same hours.
Friday.
Seniors-12A to 12B, same hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
PENSION BOARD
TAKESUP WORK
Temporary Organization Brought
About Mt Meeting Held Yes
terday Afternoon.
ELECT SEVERAL OFFICERS
First Money Isz Placed In Fund
Aged FiremenlWhOSe Serve 20
Years Get Half Pay.

Atsthe first meeting Of 5thek fire.
mems pension 5board held at the
citysghall& yesterday afternoon. a
temporary organization .waSs effect
ed blythe .board3members.
Commissioner Martin Rudgren
was AeIecteds togserve as temporary
presidents and1Pe aFreyc to serve
as, temporaryssecretary
G.. w. Newherry,kEe nryaH erman
ands Peters Frey7s wereenamedsas "a
committeeSonzrules.x. ItsWassdecided
observation-disclosures
take sIpSmattersspertaining~to%the
Observation-Disclosures permanent
rganiZation -ofEstheS board - and to
report ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS meeting
'tos bezheldz Oct-30.
The committee AonEsrnIesy > will
writezto&otfer~citiessandnascertai
methodSSused+ in connection with
fremenSSpensfon- boards aandzwill
otherwise obtain sinfornation that
mays be of:shelp. City Attorney.
k ScottrwiIL 1act cons an legal mat
tersF pertaining totpernfanent or
ganization- 1t twas the..sentiment
OF -the members yesterday that two
orr 1our~regular meetings "a year.
would be%sHff1cient, with the under
standing -that gcalledhme could
be eheId,to transact any special bus
mess, fbutSthiss matter will be more
thorough NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. after pro
cedure i'm other has Fbeeu1in--
vestigated.
Find-One,Per-Cent OfEWages.
The-1aW IeaveS-theSmat rof+cr-|
sanization %up-toEthe5bo merely
STIMULATING that a president and
secretary shall be elected. The.law
alsoastipulates that not more than
one per cent of the firemen's wages
shall be deducted from their month
iy salaries as a means of obtaining
funds with which to pay the pen.
sions- Returns from special tax
levies are also diverted into this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
HnNDREDSTAKE
IN JOSLIN FAIR
f,ock Island Day Observed by Res
identS Streaming to County
Exhibition at JosIin.
BAND LEADS LOCAL PARADE
Racing Program Continues To-day
and Tomorrow on Successful
New Speed Track.
BAND LEADS LOCAL PARADE

Citizens turned out enmasse and
attended the Rock Island county
fair al Joslin today, observing Rock
Island day.
Those who have been at the fair
during the time that il has been
open express their satisfaction with
the unusually good showing of live
stock. The arrangement OF the
grounds this year makes it possible
Tor those going in automobiles 10
park their cars where they can see
the race program while remaining
seated in the machines.
Tomorrow IS the last day Of the
exhibition. a special train viii
leave the Burlington depot on
Twentieth street at $50 in the
morning. More than 5000 were on
the grounds yesterday at one time.
It is hoped this attendance will be
doubled on the last day. tomorrow.
The Rock Island delegation was
headed by q 20-piece band donated
10 the fair association by the Cham
Der of Commerce and the Business
Mems association. Many Rock Is
land business and professional men
proved their interest in rural af-
fairs by journeying to JOslin and
participating in the days affairs.
Special Features.
A special racing program has
been provided and everything pos
sible IN the way of amusement and
entertainment has been scheduled
for this day.
The county fair is Of special in
teTest this year because of the at
tentiOn directed by the government
toward agriculture The agTicUltur-
al department at Washington has
pointed out that the length of the
war is an indefinite problem and
that communities everywhere
should focus their interest on rural
and agricultural development. and
suggests that special attention this
year be directed to organizations of
every character that have for their
object the production of better agri-
cultural products and methods.
Business and professional men
often lament the fact that Rock Is
land is not more closely knitted to
the north end of the county. The
JosIin fair offers q big opportunity
and Z splendid means for becoming
better acquainted with those living
in that section
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
POSITION
AS SALESMAN WITH
BROKERAGE HOUSE

2. G. Young formerly member of
the Young d ETcCOmbs firm Of this
city and since last February floor
man at the I. s. McCabe depart
ment store, announced today that
he has taken a position as. stock
salesman with the Greenfield Brok-
erage. company OF this city.
Mr. Young will assume his new
duties Sept. l. He will specialize
in Illinois Oil Refining company
stock. Previous TO entering the
employ OF the McCabe store Mr..
Young was engaged in the same
business which he now intends re-
entering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
GIRETDRAWS FINE
OF@$1 ON CHARGE
IN POLICE COURT

Emma Rosenbaumr was. fined 81
by1P Magistrate.S Smith yester-
day. onBa charge OF -disorderIy. con-
duct brought by Mrs. Agnes
Roehrs.
Patrolman5sMcCarthy made the
arrest~and stated that quite an var
gument@ha developed TheRosen-
baum girl IS said to have used pro-
faneElanguageAa and ehad otherwise
conducted eherself 4 in a. disorderly
manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
MUST REGISTER
AWEEK SOONER
Principal Arnold Lau Announces
Enrolment Dates For High
School Students.

Contrary 20 the custom Of former
years concerning the registration
Of pupils who are anticipating at
tending the Rock Island high
school, Arnold Lau. who succeeded
A j. Burton as principal OF the
local institution. has decided that
time can be saved by requiring the
pupils TO register next week in ord
er that the regular class work may
be started the following week.
Early registration will eliminate
the rushing Of work and conflicts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
ORDERED TO HAVE
PASSOUT TICKETS

All shop employees, including
both the day and night shifts. will
not be permitted to leave their re
spectiye shops. or the main en-
closure at Rock Island arsenal.
during working hours without
'pass-Out" slips, hereafter, accord
1Hg-1O an order which went into
effect Monday.
These slips viii be furnished the
employees by the foremen and will
be taken up by the guards. Spec
1sl badges, which VIII -alEo~be fur
nished. viii be taken. up by the
1oremen.. The regular identification
passes Will not be honored for
pass-out privileges during working
nouTs, unless accompanied by the
Pass-out slips or specialsbadges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
deIhpator
In the Movies.

Spencer Square-Tonight- Will
liam S. Hart In 1.-THE Two Gun
Man; comedy, THE Geezer OF
Berlin" Friday and Saturday:
Mildred Harris in The sDoctorSand
the Women Sunshine comedy,
who's Your kFather.''
Majestic-Tonight - and Friday:
Douglas Fairbanks in Bound in
Morocco; Screen telegram
Fifth Avenue Tonight Dorothy
Phillips in 1.-THE Risky Road;
Pathe news. Friday: ClarasKim-
ball Young in 1.-THE Marionettes" +,
comedy, Peanuts and Politics."
tics"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
LOWDEN APPOINTS
LARSON DELEGATE
TO. OHIO MEETING
(SpeciaI to The Argusl

Springfield, Ill, Aug. 22.-Gov-
ernor Lowden yesterday appointed
County Judge Nels A Larson of
Rock Island county one OF five dele
gates to represent Illinois at the
annual meeting Of the American IN
stitute Of CriminolOgy to be held
IN Cleveland, Ohio, commencing
Aug. %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
AfSflIe; SpeDcer.

y WhySshoud a famous fp1fysician
uddenlyasacrifce friends,sfamean and
Acknowledgment to- hidahis head
iRshame fromthis fellow spractition-
eEs? What reasons &are. powerful
enough. to cause. him sto Ahus4gipe
up the benefits that came~ as the
resuitfof aA1ifetimessa endeavor2
1.-THE Doctor. and the Woman
the Jewel. adaptation.o of .MaryaRob-
erts Rinehart's powerful novel
tx, 20 tells the story of thisspl1ysi-
clans .predicament- Photoplayspa-
tronsswho~attend the Spencer thea
tire svlll hRFe the opportunity of
seeing il When the management of
that theatre present it tomorrow.
Of special interest is-the fact-thst
1.-THE fOoctDr and the Woman":was
directed by Lois Weber, whose re-
cent production, ~The Price of a
Good Time" created such a sQnsa-
tons in thsi community.
True sBoardman appears ASSOC
star with Miss Harris as -K.-Le-
Moyne.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

l desire to announce my ca1di-
dacy for the nomination on the Re
puhiican'ticket for the office of Rep-
resentatlve in the 5Ist general
assembly, subject TO the primary
election to be held Wednesday.
Sept. II, 1918.
GEORGE H. RICHMOND
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS

| hereby announce myself a can
dldate Tor representative in the
general assembly, subject to the
decision of the democratic voters
at the primary election September
18th, 1918.
EVERETT /. WERTS
Oquawka, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-08-22
NOTICE,

L desire 10 announce my candl.
dacy on the Republican ticket for
me nomination for county superin-
tendent OF schools. subject to the
primary election to be held Wednes,
day, Sept Il.
LOU NJ. HARRIS.