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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
Profitable Reading.

The woman who does not keep
abreast with what is taking place is do
ing herself a serious injustice. Therl
is no possible excuse for ignorance il
this day when opportunity is open to
all through the public schools, the pub
lie library and the newspaper.-Ex-
change.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
A WAR MIRACLE
Congress Convinced "Garabed" Ii
Worth investigating.

The idea or hope that some wonder
full invention, a miracle, will win the
war is one that has found place in the
minds of many Americans. And now
comes the congress of the United
States giving its Endorsement to ex-
periments at government expense
with a new source of energy which
the inventor of the machine to uti-
lie the new power says is limitless
and so powerful that it could be used
for every imaginable purpose.
Garabed +. X. Giragossian is the
inventor Of the new power machine
and "Garabed" is the name which has
been given to the discovery.
At the last session Of congress a
bill was passed granting Giragossian
special patent rights on his mysteri-
Gus discovery. This resolution the
president refused to sign, because he
felt the resolution was worded to give
too exclusive privileges to the dis
eoverer. Last week the house again
passed the bill by viva voce vote.
The whole r extraordinary story of
Giragossian's Yght for recognition is
told in the Congressional Record:
Garabed T. X. Giragossian, native
Of Husnimansaur-A ALBANIAN, small
town in Armenia, came to the United
States November 20 1891.
In the 26 years of his residence here
he has discovered a new principle of
energy.
He has perfected machine which
he says will run without fuel, with
out expense or without toll except
wear and tear of machinery"
He says that if "Garabed" were to
be used now by the United States it
would have this immediate three-fold
value in winning the war;
The ships would be smokeless, and
the speed increased at least 80 per
cent. 1t will increase the speed of |
any ship in some degree. This would |
be the best remedy against the u
boat.
We could utilize it in airships so
they could carry very heavy loads, ac-
cording to the will of man. We can
make them develop ten thousand
horse power if necessary. II depends
on the size. The Garabed can be sup
piled to any size of airship without
fuel or any other material to ham
per flight by weight. We could en-
circle the whole globe without de-
scending to the ground. We could
carry great loads across the Atlantic
and attack the enemy
The Garabed can be placed on land
battle ships or "tanks" of whatever
size practicable, and furnish motive
power for them without fuel require
ment.
In addition Giragossian advances
Claims for achievements of "Garabed"
that stir the imagination and provoke
the scorn of skeptics as profoundly as
horseless buggies," telegraph with
out wires" or flight without wings" I
ever did. Here are few of the other !
things his fuelless machine win ac-
Abate the smoke nuisance in fac !
tories. :
Facilitate and make safer the min S
ing of coal. i
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
For Fever Patient.

Here is cooling drink for fever
patients: Put a little sage, two sprigs
of balm and a little sorrel into a
stone jug, having first washed and
dried it. Peel thin small lemon,
slice it and put a small piece of the
peel in; then pour in three pints of
boiling water. Sweeten and cover it
closely.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
Baptist.

The Emmett Baptist church ex-
tends hearty invitation to the fol
lowing services: Sunday = Bible
school at 10 a. M, morning worship
at IL a. m. Young Peoples Union
at 6:30 p. m. Evening worship at 1880
D. m. We offer the people of Emmett a
church home, where they may wor-
ship God with glad heart, and amid
inspiring services and good fellowship:
Our minister is ever ready to respond
to your call. The subjects for Sunday
are as follows: Morning, "Our Church
Covenant and the Saving of Others"
Union meeting in the evening at the
Methodist church.-A. c. Lathrop,
Pastor.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
Sow Reans as Food.

Soy beans, introduced into the Unit
ed States more than one hundred years
ago primarily for use as forage crop,
are in reality one of the most nutri-
tious of the bean family when used as
human food. according to specialists of
the department of agriculture.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
Are Your Sewers Clogged?

The bowels are the sewerage sys-
tenn of the body. You can well mag
inc the result when they are stopped
up as is the case in constipation. AS
a purgative you will find Chember-
lain's Tablets excellent. They are mild
and gentle in their action. They also
improve the digestion.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
Code of Beauty.

Our code and schedule of beauty is,
often feel, very formal affair.
Either we are afraid or ashamed to
differ from received opinions, or we
have never thought of revising the
code we adopted in our youth, or we
do not really look at things, or we
do not care about beauty at ALA. Z.
Benson.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
Knowledge UnreveaIed.

"How is your boy Josh gettin' on
with his studesY 81 dunno" replied
Farmer Corntossel. 81 guess Josh is
trainin' himself to be one o these dip
lomats. If he has succeeded in learn
in anything worth talkin' about he
surely is managin' to keep 1t Sc
cret-"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
Revenue From Alaskan Seals.

OF all the treasures in Alaska, the
seals are probably among the most val
liable. Unlike mineral wealth, they
need never run out, fol, in conse-
quence of their powers of reproduc-
ton, they can yield under reasonable
control a large and continuous revenue
for an indefinite future.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer a cut, bruise, burn or
scald. Be prepared. Thousands rely
on DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil. Your
druggist sells it. soc and Coo.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
Latter Day Saints.

Services on Sunday as follows: Sun
day school at 10 a. IN. Regular ser
vices at 2 p. m. All are invited
Geo. F. Smith, Bishop.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03

When baby suffers with eczema or
some itching skin trouble, use Doan's
Ointment. A little of it goes long
way and it is safe for children. 60c
a box at all stores.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
Tfnmach Troubles.

If you have trouble with your stom-
ach you should try Chamberlain's Tab
let's. So many have been restored to
health by the use of these tablets and
their cost is so little, % cents, that 1t
is worth while to give them trial.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
Baptist Notes.

A happy new year TO all the peo-
Pile. We stand ready to do our ut
most to make it sych, and await in
willing response every call the COM
munity may make upon us for service
during 1918, so far as is possible.
During this month we unite with
other churches in evangelistic meet
ings. Let us all make these meetings
the pre-eminent thing in our commun-
ity life for January. If we do SO we
shall see the Masters work make
great advances in Emmett and vicin-
ity.
Our regular service at Central Mesa
Sunday at 8 p. m. All are urged TO
attend A special message.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03

Sunday School at 10 a. m. Young
Peoples meeting at p. m. Conse-
Grafton meeting first Sunday in each
month. Strangers having no church
home are cordially invited to join with
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
Germans to Eat Fossil Flour"

The Ellenburger Tageblatt announc-
es a new, or rather rediscovered
food" by which, it says, Germany
will be able to hold out until the enc
my gives up the struggle in despair.
This "food" is described under the
heading Edible Earth, Timely Hint.
1t is called fossil flour" or "infusorial
earth" The journal says; "This fos-
sill flour is to be found in large layers
in Sweden, Lapland and Finland, while
France, England and occupied parts
of Greece are treated by nature in
much more niggardly fashion. Fossil
flour frequently occurs in Germany,
especially in the Lunebuger Heide, in
the neighborhood of Berlin, near Kon-
igsberg in Prussia, in Hesse and else
where. 1t is also to be found in Boz
hemia, where there are great deposits.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03

Constipation causes headache, indi-
gestion, dizziness, drowsiness. For a
mild, opening medicine, use Doan's
Regulets. 30 a box at all stores.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03

Morning prayer and sermon on the
first and third Sundays of each month
at IL o'clock. Sunday school ct 10
a. m.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03

Don't be afraid of the fellow who
owes you a grudge. Lots Of people
never pay anything they owe.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-03
CHURCH NOTICES.


Christian Science Society.
Meets every Sunday morning in the
Moose hall at III o'clock. A cordial
welcome extended to all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
VOTE TO TAKE
SEMINARY
Small Minority of Synod Dele
gates Would Remove Augustana
Department From Rock Island.

When only a small portion Of the
delegates were left for the closing
session of the Augustana synod in
Minneapolis, a proposal to transfer
the Augustana Theological semin-
airy from Rock Island to Minneap-
oils was carried by vote Of 81
to so.
DR.. 4. F. BergstrOm Of Moline
was one of the few delegates pres
ent and he reported the situation
today.
The vote showed a record of 60
delegates, although the average at
tendance at the session was 200.
The question Of a quorum was not
raised in the ASSEMBLY,.
The transfer can not be made
until a committee appointed to
confer and arrange for it shall re
port at the next synod, and it IS
believed here that the next synod
will undo the action. as the pro
posaI has been repeatedly voted
down when all delegations were
present.
1t has been contended that the
seminary has not been suitably
equipped with buildings in Rock
Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
GERMANY RILED
BY PRACER CASE
Demands Safeguard for Germans in
L. s. Against Re0ccurTence
of COIIinsVilIe Incident.

Amsterdam, June Germany
has lodged a complaint in Wash
ington and asked for safeguard
against such excuses as led to the
Iynching of Robert 2. Prayer at
Collinsville, III. ron April 4, accord
ing to a Wolff Bureau telegram
from Germany quoting Privy COun-
ctllor SimOns in replying to a ques-
ton asked by Herr Mueller of
Meiningen in the Reichstag. Privy
Councillor Simons is quoted as fol-
bows:
The lynching Of Prayer is a fact
and was committed for no other
reason than that Prayer was a
German and sympathized with the
German cause. The Swiss minis
ter at Washington has asked for
safeguards against such excuses.
THE United States admits the
facts but says that, under the laws
of Illinois, it cannot interfere. The
investigation is proceeding and leg
al steps are being taken for the fu-
ture.
The United States, which is al
legedly warning against the Huns
in the interests of humanity, bears
the main responsibility for the
crime. The American government
permitted German hatred to be
famed amongst the American peo-
pie. We cannot rest satisfied with
the statement that the laws of Hi
Iois are inadequate to handle such
a situation. The American govern
ment must find ways to protect the
rights and liberties of Germans in
America.
THE German government has re
peatedly made known, through the
Swiss minister, that progress in
this matter should be accelerated,
whatever the conditions in the
United States may be. The United
States government must under all
circumstances see that such things
DO not occur again"
Washington, June 12-No COM
plant from Germany against the
lynching Of Prayer has been re-
ceiVed at the state department and
at the Swiss legation, which has
charge of German affairs in this
country, it was said nothing had
been received on the case. Some
time ago the Swiss minister offered
to pay Prayers funeral expenses
but the state department estab-
lished he was acting for relatives
and not for the German govern
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
HIGHER CHARGE
ASKED OF CITY
Auditor Raises Annual Bid $50 to
Check Books of the City
Officials This Year.
ACCEPT BIDS ON LUMP COAL
New Plan AbOlishes Former Method
of Contracting for Seasons
Fuel Supply.

At special meeting Of the city
commission yesterday afternoon it
was decided to accept the bid of
Fred n. Esterdahl Of Rock Island
for the auditing of the city's books.
Mr.. Esterdahl asked $780,
At present he is working on the
Moline lodges, but he will soon be
in a position to begin here. He
has acted in this capacity for the
city for the last three years, and
has proven extremely satisfactory.
A resolution asking that bids be
advertised for 1856 tons of six
inch lump coal, was also adopted.
The bidder must state the mine
from which the fuel is to be fur
nished.
This marks departure from the
usual city custom OF contracting for
the seasons coal, and was taken to
cooperate with the government in
facilitating the handling of fuel
early to avoid later congestion.
Stock All.
All city departments will be fully
stocked with fuel for next winter.
The fact that coal will increase in
price all the way from Is to 50
cents per ton beginning June %,
due to raised freight rates, may
have also influenced the municipal
action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
ALL MAY enter
MARINE BRANCH
Official Notification to This Effect
Is Received by Officers in
Charge.

Official notification that men
subject TO the last draft call
might be enlisted, was received at
the local marine recruiting station
this morning.
: previous order following the
registration OF men Tor the new
draft quota last Wednesday, pro-
hibited any Of those recently regis
tered to enlist before cIassinca-
ton by exemption boards. Due to
this ruling, three marine rockies
accepted by Gunner Sergeant Bak-
er and Corporal GOritz, officers in
charge OF the office here, could not
be shipped to Port Royal Monday
as was at first planned. OF the
seven who were to leave on that
date, only four finally departed
from the Thirty-first street station
Of the Rock ISLAND Lines.
Resembling of the former man
date caused a rush of applicants
at the office here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
FAIL To LEAVE
new ADDRESSES
Four German Aliens Move without
Notifying Marshal, as They
Are Required to Do.

Four registered German aliens
are facing prosecution in Rock Is
land. They are:
Otto H. Dettbearn, 400 Third
avenue.
William R. T. Brand. Sixteenth
street and Fourth avenue.
William KahI, 1925 Seventh ave-
nue..
Carl w. Karisch, 1923 Sixteenth
avenue.
Deputy United States Marshal
John Coburn announced this morn
ing that these men face serious
penalties for failing to notify his
Office of their change of address.
Cards have been sent them noti-
flying them that they must secure
a permit to pass within the half
mile zone surrounding Rock Island
arsenal. These cards have been re-
turned marked address changed"
Unless all voluntarily report to the
marshal, they will be hunted up
and prosecuted, the federal officials
announce
Thus far 25 cards have been sent
to registered aliens here
1T is of the utmost Importance
that these Germans notify me of
their movements" Marshal Coburn
said today. Under the law they
have no right to leave their regis
tered addresses without notifying
government officers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
INDUSTRIES TO
DROP FLAG DAY
Observance Is Delayed On Account
Of Closing On Days During
Summer Months.
FLOW COMPANY TO CELEBRATE
Factory To Have Patriotic Program
at Close of Working Hours
Friday.

On account of war orders and the
closing of many of the Rock Is
land factories during the hot days
in the summer, manufacturing COM
ranies Of this city, with the excep-
ton of one, have considered it i'm
possible to hold exercises on Flag
day, Friday this week.
The war, bringing on added work
and with the closing Of many Of
the factories on Saturdays and on
days during the summer months
when it is impossible to work on
account of the heat, has caused
them to take this stand.
Plans for One.
The Rock Island Pillow company
is the only plant that will hold Flag
DAY raising exercises and a patri-
otto program on that day. Definite
plans have not been made, but it IS
known that the program will be
held late in the afternoon, probably
after working hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
WOMAN WITH SIX
TOTS GIVEN RIGHT
TO MAIDEN NAME

Myrtle E. Seyger was granted a
divorce from Walter Seyger in cir
cult court yesterday. The decree
was granted on the grounds of
cruelty and drunkenness.
The couple was married July %.
1900, and were separated Nov. 26.
1917. The mother is given the GUS
tOdy Of their six children and is
also allowed to resume her maiden
name of Myrtle Smith. The hus-
band is ordered to pay alimony in
the sum of $50 per month.
Lilly c. Snider was granted a
divorce from Albert H. Snider on
grounds of drunkenness. Her
maiden name of Lilly C. Jones was
restored.
Ruth Larson was granted a df-
vorCe from Charles E. Larson on
grounds of desertion. The court
appointed Floyd E. Thompson to
take charge of the interests of the
husband, who is now in the army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
PASSENGER DERAHED.

The Beardstown train on the
Burlington railroad. leaving this
city at $50 O'Clock in the after
noon, at 8 o'clock this afternoon
ran off of the track at Seven
teenth street crossing. The en-
CINE and several cars left the
rails. At $50 O'Clock this after
noon, one-half hour after the de-
railment occurred, it was stated
at the Burlington station at
Twentieth street that no infor-
nation had been received of the
derailment. although the scene
of the trouble was only three
blocks away. No one was hurt.
II was later learned that the
passenger engine struck anoth-
er, damaging both and that in
pulling away it left the rails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
RIVER GETTING
OUT OF BANKS
Rapid Rise to 10 Foot Stage ranses
Overflow Of LOwIands West
Of Railroad Tracks.

The Mississippi river has bae,
rising rapidly following the heavy
rains Of the last three weeks NJ
stage Of the river this morpf-,
reached 10.2 feet, according IN ~
United States weather bureau a.
increase Of two feet in "a hours
Much Of the lower section =,
Rock Island below the railroad
tracks and around Mil street fs
submerged. The water has rIssT
almost to the tracks Of the PoeL
Island lines in that vicinity. and rs
forced many living in cabin boars
in the district to change their To-
cations.
The city pumping station at the
foot of Fifth avenue, will h
pressed into service II the rise cor-
tinues, it was asserted at the citv
hall today. The station is used n
drain the sewers Of that vicinity
during food periods, when the epr-
lets are stopped.
1t was stated at the weather br-
reau that the river is expected In
reach 10.5 feet before falling. the
rise continuing throughout this
week. A falling stage in the river
was reported below Dubuque. yes
terday. Sunday The river stage
here was SO feet, Monday 81 fesr
while yesterday saw the 10 foot
mark topped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
SYNOD FOR THE
UNITED STATES
BY Z. Z. RYDEN.

Minneapolis, Minn.-The Angus
tana synod yesterday afternoon not
only reafirmed its loyal stand to-
ward the government, but called on
all its members-both immigrants
and children of immigrants
learn the English language. 1t went
on record, however, as opposed to
the complete elimination of Ian
guages other than English from
schools and churches, as this would
constitute "a lowering of national
educational ideals"
In all our school activities as
well as in all other branches of our
church work" declared the synod,
1T is incumbent upon us to meet
existing linguistic needs. Our i'm
migrants and our children must
learn English, the official language
of the country Swedish, however,
should also be retained as a valu-
able cultural heritage as far as pos
sible
The synod is of the opinion that
limitation of the study of foreign
languages is a lowering of national
educational ideals, and that prohi-
bitiOn OF the use of other languages
than English is at variance with
American principles of liberty for
which the nation has bled and is
bleeding"
The declaration of the synod
came in the course of a series of
resolutions proposed by the com
mittee on presidents report. a
strong loyalty resolution was also
adopted in which the synod ex-
pressed its appreciation of the man
ner in which its people have sacri-
feed men and means for the coun-
try, and reaffirmed its fidelity to-
ward the laws, constitution and
government Of the United States.
The synod also expressed its graf
ificatiOn of the support given by its
members living in Canada to the
British government
On Dry Question.
A decided stand was also taken
on the liquor question. when the
synod endorsed the work of the
Anti-SalOon league, declared in ia
vor Of statewide prohibition, speedy
ratification of the federal constitu-
tiOnal prohibition amendment, and
for Immediate enactment of war
prohibition of the entire liquor traf-
fic in the United States" Rev. c.
z. Benson of Saltwater, Rev. F. NJ.
Sackman of Moorehead and Prof.
I. NJ. Anderson of Rock Island, Ill,
brought in the temperance resolu-
ton, which was adopted unani-
mously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-12
PERSONAL POINTS

Miss Irene Ross has gone for an
extended visit with relatives in
Peoria.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Watkins
Of Silvis are visiting in Chicago
for a week
Misses Jean Riddell and Minnie
Jordan left yesterday for Portland,
Ore, to spend three weeks with
friends.
Miss Alice Pearson. who has com
pleted her studies at st. Mary's col
lege, Notre Dame, mid. Is at home
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Swain Pearson, 1920 Twenty-first
street.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Bleuer,
1929 Second avenue, are the par
ents Of a son, born this morning.
Mrs. ]. ]. Devanney and twin
sons. Joe and Jack, who have been
visiting in the home of Mrs. r. w.
Barth, 45O6 Sixth avenue, have re-
turned to their home in Omaha,
Neb.
Miss Katherine Burt, formerly a
department head at the NJ w A,
has returned to the hospital at
Rochester, Mimi, suffering from
erysipelas that has developed in
her arm Miss Burt underwent an
operation about q month ago and
her many friends will be grieved to
learn Of this late development.
Mr. and Mrs. John Kovlesky and
daughter, Ruth. of Blue Island, Ill,
spent yesterday visiting their cous-
in, Mrs. G. A. Kovlesky, 50S12 Six
teenth street.