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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23
NO MONEY; russ ATRAnE.r

Moscow The lack of money and
the great depreciation of the Rus
sian rUbIe has compelled the soviet
government 10 resort to the print
tive form of trade-exchange Of
goods This form has been applied
in Russia in a limited degree, be
cause Of lack OF manufactured ar
ucics, the government giving the
peasants agricultural machinery.
leather goods, nails, matches and
other necessar.es and rescrving the
equivalent value in grain. It is the
intention Of the department Of food
TO Introduce the exchange Of goods
system into international trade and
for this purpose IT sent a spec al
emissary 10 Norway 10 negotiate
with the Norwegian government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23
HOLD SERVICES ON
WEDNESDAY, PLACE
OF FOLLOWING DAY

First Congregational church OF
Moline will rold THANKSGIVING SER
vices this year at s O'Clock We'd
nesday evening, insteaG of 10
o'clock on the morning of the ma
tional holiday Special music viii
be given by the quartet Of the
church and Moline ministers Will
take part in the exercises of praise
Or. Frank Cole of Davenport, who
has seen Y. NJ. G. A. service in
France, will make an address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23
Lena Way R0Schman.

Miss Lena May ROschman. daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs, Roschman Of
Carbon Cliff. died at 100 yesterday
Afternoon at the home from pneu-
monia She was born June %. 1916.
at Carbon Cliff Funeral services
viii be held in the home tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock Interment
viii he in Riverside cemetery, Mo
line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23

f. W. Woodcock of Moline has
been selected by the National Sc
curity league to head a committee
through which the league will par
ticipate in the rehabilitation Of war
cripples. The committee, which IN
cludes Mrs. Thomas j. Preston. Jr,
formerly Mrs. Grover Cleveland,
will cooperate with the agencies
being created by the government 70
provide re-education for disabled
war heroes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23

The pool room and barbershop at
9l1 Fifteenth avenue, East Moline,
formerly owned by J. ". Potter,
was purchased yesterday by Elmer
Mi%er of Moline.
J. Titus has opened jewelry
shop at 910 Fifteenth avenue, East
Moline, a jewelry store was previ-
ously located there, managed by j.
J. Lindvall of Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23

Remains Of Sergeant JOsoph Eb-
eriy. who died Monday in Mather-
field. Cal. viii arrive in Moline this
evening. The funeral viii be held
at > O'Clock Monday afternoon with
Rev. r. W. Babcock in charge. The
funeral will be private with inter
ment in Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23
Funeral Of Mrs. John LindshieId.

Private funeral services for Mrs.
John Lindshield wiz be conducted
at $50 tomorrow afternoon at the
home. 1894 Twenty-fifth avenue,
and at . o'clock at the Swedish
Mission tabernacle. lnterment will
be in Riverside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23

Alas NaddeIeen. 1898 Sixteenth
avenue. East Moline, passed away
al the Moline city hospital this noon
after a two DAYS illness of pneu-
monia. Funeral arrangements have
not yet been made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23

influenza Victims Tho death Of
Lindsay l. NcIIroy occurred Thurs
day evening at J.l5 O'Clock at
Mercy hospital and followed a short
Illness OF Spanish influenza and
pneumonia. Mr.. AIcIlroy. who re
sided az I717 Mitchell street. was
considered among tie foremost Of
interior decorators. not only in the
rr.-ciues UuJ in this part Of the
country.
4 -4-hour Illness of Spanish in
lue.la ended at o'clock Yesterday
morning ln the death Of Miss Rose
felLaaau daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ohm teiaH4lu, 1886 Liberty street.
he young woman was stricken
with the plague Thursday morning
and her condition became critical
almost at once
Frank f. krambeck. Pleasant
Valley farmer and onion grower.
passed away at his home a. ]
clock Yesterday morning death
resulting from pneumonia follow
ing an attack Of Spanish influenza.
Ie had been I'D for the past fort
night Tie deceased was born July
10. 1893
lingering Illness terminated
sesreri4y morning Id ".LJ O'Clock
~ the death u Fritz ureirr. 1-ga
Sheridan avenue The deceased
s,ts born iH MeeAleuburg. Schwer-
in Germany. april G. 1856
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23
REPORTS
81 IEJFLU CASES

Thirty-one new cases Of innu-
enza were reported in Moline in the
p hours elapsing since noon yes
terday and noon today. There was
one death. Physicians declare that
all cases reported are mild and
few people afflicted are seriously
ILL., East Moline reports nine cases
and no deaths since noon yester-
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23

Soldiers Wife DieS.-At Daveu-
port hospital Thursday night oc-
CURED the death Of Mrs. Jennie L..
Johnson, wife of Gilbert Johnson, a
member Of the Fifth battalion, sta
toned at Rock Island arsenal. The
family came here Aug. II from Fort
Robin ON Eeh.. and made their
home at $40 East Seventh street.
Deceased as born in Grand Forks.
\. d., Aug %. 1890
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23

Special week in womeu's. m isses'
and "hiIdreu'S rcady-t0-Ee a.
4ioCahe's this week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23

Marriage Licenses.-Lawson Car
Eoil and %ettie Wright. both Of Dav-
export Robert Kennedy and Mes
sic Weedin, both of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23

All the News All the Time The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23

All the News All the Time-Th,
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-23
LIES LITTLE JOKES

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
Rubber Insulation
for Storage Batteries

1t has been long understood that rub
ber was the best insulation fer all pur-
poses. 1t is inteesting to know, how
ever, that storage battery engineers
have long tried to use ruUoer alone for
the insulation of starting and lighting
batteries without success. Only re-
Gently, has the application of rubber
as an insulation been successfully used
in the construction of starting and of
lighting batteries, and even then a
new process for using it had to be in
vented.
Rubber alone as an insulation has
not been successfully used in starting
and lighting batteries heretofore, be-
cause MhIle it effectually insulated
the pates, at the same time, it pre-
vented the free circulation of the ell
ectrolyte.
The Willard Storage Battery com
pany, in its new application Of rub
ber for storage battery insulation have
pierced the rubber with thousands Of
little threads running from side to
side Of the insula lion. AS a result Of
this new invention all of the splendid
insulating qualities elf rubber have re-
mained, butt the thousands of little
threads running through the rubber
now permit the free circulation of the
electrolyte.
AS result the "S.ill Better Will
lard Battery" is provided with the
most durable battery insulation known,
while all the previous disadvantages
have been removed This new inven-
tion has been named "'Threaded Rub
ber Insulation" " and can be procured
only in the "Still Better Willard Bat
terry" just how this threaded rubber
battery is manufactured is, of course,
ecret with the Willard company, but
the fact remains that the motorist has
been spared the exptnse of frequent
re-insulation off his battery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
conditions now permit.


''Plans for the withdrawal Of certain
tire sizes from use by manufacturers
of motor cars will not in any way in.
teifere with the manufacture ana dis
tribution of the tires TO users who need
those particular sizes at any time"
Mr.. Weston was very insistent in his
statement that there is nothing in the
present or probable future situation to
occasion the slightest apprehension of a
shortage Of tires for legitimate use.
" However, there never was a time'i
he said, "when users of motor cars
could so well serve the nation as by
making the most of their ears in legl.
'mate and passenger service aud re-
fusing TO hoard or unnecessarily anti.
cipate their needs in tires or other mo.
ton ear supplies.
Mr.. Weston called attention TO the
fact that the government has not at
ih present time imposed any restric-
tions on the use of motor cars by the
automobilists Of the country, but has
rened on the patriotism Of the ear-own-
ers to exercise proper discretion in
the use Of their vehicles, with view
TO conserving their ears and tires. MI
Weston is Of the opinion that the mo-
torists of the country can be trusted to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25

Touring in the northwest, especial
| ly around Portland, does not come un-
der the head of expensive luxury.
Motorists who find it otherwise
might communicate with j. E. Taber
Of st. Helens, Oregon, and get the COM
bination that permitted Mr.. Tabor
and four ether grown persons to make
a l39 mile Sunday tour on exactly five
gallons of gasoline. And even then the
Oregonian feels he was using up more
fuel than would have been the case
had he not stopped so often along the
Columbia river highway.
81 left st. Helens with a full tank
of gasoline and -four other persons in
my Chevrolet "490P and drove to
Portland, over the Columbia River
bridge to Vancouver, back TO Portland,
up the Columbia River Highway past
Multnomah Falls and then back to
Portland, /"
CAT the latter place we filled the
ank again. II took just five gallons
to do the trick, and the speedometer
showed 1870 miles. There was such a
congestion of machines along the
Highway l was forced to stop at least
twenty-five times; otherwise | believe
could have bettered this average of
2S miles to- the gallon
Incidentally, Mr.. Taoer gained his
high mileage under average touring
conditions. He made no effort to save
gas on the hills, but drove as does the
ordinary owner.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
WASHINGTON ROADS.

Cascade Scenic Highway-Open be
tween Index and Coast Points and in
good condition. Closed on account of
bridges being washed out between Index
and Tye. Ma detour possible. Con
tractors are now working ON bridges.
Should be open about June Is.
Sunset Highway-Open between Seat.
tie and snoqualmie Pass, and in good
condition. East of Snoqualmie Pass the
road is blocked by snow for several
miles.
Olympic Highway-Open and in fair
condition between Olympia and Quini-
ault Lake and between Olympia and
Quileene. Open between Quilcene and
Discovery Bay, but rough in places;
passable for autos. Open and in good
condition between Discovery Bay and
Piedmont and in fair condition between
Fairholm and Mora and Forks.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
ROAD INFORNATIONFOR
AOTOETSAM CAMPERS


and in fair condition between Sparta
and Lilly White Mine. Closed by
snow between Lilly White Mine and
East Eagle Park. Detour not possible
Should be open by June 1.
Baker-Cornueopia-0pen and in fair
condition between Baker and Cornu-
eopia.
Hardman-Spray Road-Open for full
length and passable for machines.
Prineville- Mitchell Road -Passable be-
tween Oehoco Station and Wheeler
Crook county line. Open and in excel
lent condition between county line and
Beaver Ranger Station. The road is
closed through Bridge Creek canyon,
but passage may be made by detour
through Meyers canyon. Should be open
by June Is.
BakerPrairie City-Open for entire
length, but in poor condition.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
fINANcIER ASSERTS
KAISER WAGES WAR
He ALREADY LOST
Continued from page one)

funds are anticipated till the next
loan, which will probably not occur be-
fore the autumn; (l2) the fact that
securities have been comparatively
free from initiation, and are often sell
ing at low prices compared with either
commodities or interest and dividend
rates; (13) the early starting of the
new war finance corporation with its
huge capital of $500,000,000, and the
expectation Of favorable contract be-
tween the government and the rail
roads. This is an unusual group of fav-
orable factors offsetting THE uncer-
tainties of war.
The outlook of the market is salts
factory Its technical position is
sound and the rise has been materially
accelerated by recent covering of
shorts. Some reactions from profit
taking must be expected in view of
the sharp advances of the last two
weeks and money market limitations
compel caution in all financial commit
ments, especially those extending into
the future. In5rinsic conditions, how
ever, are satisfactory, and, provided
they remain as favorable as now, fur
ither appreciation in values may follow
The war is still the vital factor in the
making of values, and much will de-
pend upon news from that source. If
Germany fails in a renewal of the re-
cent drive she will have virtually lost
hn
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
U. S. Tire Official
On Rubber Situation

Asked regarding government restric
tions on the importation of rubher, and
the enjeavor Of tire manufacturers in
cooperation with the government to re
strict the manufacture Of unnecessary
tire sizes, Mr.. J. G. Weston vice pres
ideht aud director of sales Of the emit,
ed States Tire company said
"The intention of the government ia
the control and restriction Of the i'm
poftation Of rubber is 20 conserve ship
ping space, and the program that has
been laid hafore the manufacturers Of
rubber goods has won their unanimous
support FOR the War Trade Board aud
the Shipping Board,
SIN addition, the manufacturers Of
tires are heartily cooperating with the
government program for the eventual
elimination of unnecessary tire sizes.
This elimination will simplify the prob
lem for each user Of the motor ear of
reducing his cost and making it pos.
sihle for him to secure the tire size
he needs, in good tires, more readily
than the market and manufacturing
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
LLOYD GEORGES APPEAL TO AMERICA:

We are at the crisis of the war, attacked by
an immense superiority of German troops. Dur
army has been forced to retire The retirement
has been carried out methodically before the
pressure Of steady succession Of fresh German
reserves, which are suffering enormous losses
The situation is being faced with splendid
courage and resolution. The dogged pluck Of our
troops has for the moment checked the eeaseless
onrush of the enemy and the French have now
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
IOWA CLoUDBURsT.

Lamoine, Iowa, May PA cloud
burst here today drowned hundreds Of
head of cattle and damaged the North
western railroad property. The North.
westrn track was washed out for more
than 400 yards.
A freight train of twenty ears was
ditched. No one was injured.
The Los Angeles limited from Chicago
is tied up with little chance Of moving
for hours.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
HENRYCLEWS.

For cur part we'd just as soon Di
rector MqAdoo would take off all the
trains and let us 90 back to the stage
coach and four. And we d like to ride
up on the sea with the driver, with
sawed off shotgun resting across our
knees, just like they do in the pictures
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
SEATTLE AWAY OVER TOP.

Seattle, Wash, May 24,-seattlo and
King County have gone fifty per cent
over the top for the Red Cross in the
present drive and is still going. With a
quota of 100000, the mark of $780,
600 was reached at noon today. Sixteen
committees are yet to report, and it is
practically certain that more than a
million dollars will be raised.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25

joined in the struggle. But this battle the great
est and most momentous in the history of the
world, is only just beginning Throughout il the
French and British are buoyed with the lnowl-
edge that the great Republic of the west will
neglect no effort Which can hasten its troops and
its ships to France.
In war. time is vital. 1t is impossible to
exagFerate the Importance of getting American
reaforeenents across the Atlantic in the shortest
possible space of time
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
EASTERN WASHINGTON.

Sunset Highway-Open between Gle
Elum and Lake Keechelus. Closed by
snow and repair work between Gold
Creek and Gle Elum Pass. The road is
closed between head of Lake Keeehelus
and Snoqualmie Pass. No detour pessi-
ible, should be open about June l.
Blewett Pass Highway---In a poor
condition, Gle Elum to Wenatchee. Road
crew is working repairing washouts and
other damages.
Wenatchee Cloverland-Open and in
fair condition between Cloverland and
Turntable. Passable, Turntable to the
Seven Sisters Springs.
State Road No. 4-Open and in fair
condition between Republic and Tomas
ket There are some rough places and
it is getting dusty.
State Road No. 10-Open and in good
condition between Entiat and Pateros.
Recent rains have improved this road.
Gle Eleum and Eastern County Road
Open and in good condition.
In travelling from White Salmon,
Washington, to Portland, Oregon, three
ways are oren to the autoist: Ferry
ears to Hood River and ship by train to
Cascade Locks; ship on the river boat to
Cascade Locks; or phone the ferryman
at Stevenson, who will go to Cooks and
ferry to Cascade Locks. Prices for the
latter method are $l5 for one car, $40
each for two ears; ar So each for three
cars. If there are three ears in either
direction, the fare is So each.
At present the ferryman cannot leave
Stevenson until after p. m. 1t takel
about two hours each way from Steven.
son to Cooks. A new scow is building
which will make daylight trips possible
when completed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
AUTO NEWS.

& y 4 y x y = 4 = y X y y
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25

cut down mere plcasure-riding to min
imum and to take every possible step
to save tires, oil and gasoline.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-25
What the Threads Are For

Every one of the 10000 threads in the
Threaded Rubber Insulation of the Still Better
Willard has definite mission.
Every thread allows free passage to the battery
solution. Through this multitude of tiny paths
the chemical action which means good, strong
current goes on with perfect freedom.
No insulation ever used has equalled hard
rubber in ability to resist everyday wear and
tear No method of conducting current through
the hard rubber has the efficiency of the tiny
threads And the combination is found only in
the Still Better Willard Battery Let us tell
you more about this insulation and the battery
that uses it.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-26
IN THE OIL FIELDS
Office: 624l w. n. PECK Residence: 2442

southeast, but the narrow strip that
extended nearly south and IittIo
west from the original N"~kirk
field. seems to have come 10 an hb
rupt end
II Is astonishing that the three
wells drilled a. thc center ~ II }
should hold up so TcmaI khb.y well
and nothing developed In any dit"r
ton OF anything near the sam" r"il-
her II may be that the Diamond on
company No I. which VIII l." drill"d
one location west Of the No 2. may
dcyclop something worth while. br'
n lg the only chnncr for an cNi"h-
sion In that direction. The No. +"
rs stiI making 1000 barrels.
A. luck goes in the oil game II g
pnHs,hlc 'uat T.. W MnrIand
duIIIug nf the center ~ The east lire
NJ the southeast of lG-27-3 may get
something worth while and 1t VII
not be- very long before hc is down
another 900 feet ~ he IL drilling ~
300 ~ the ,prescnt writing.
Tn" bad bows came In a report
from the Carter. Southwestern 10. :
NcrnRkcy farm In l5-27-3 which was
IS fee, In tn" sand AT last reports r-
or "a total OF 3,i0J feet with nothing
showing
The well credited to the Prairie on
& Gus co In yesterdays paper
should have been given to tho Car
Der ON company II IL fun Of wata7
at "A total douth Of 3,l35 and IL d.y
otherwise There wHs n little show
ing at 3.l2S but not enough to war
rant further effort TO make well OF
IT,
Another disappointment is the car
ter No. on the Parker farm In the
northeast corner Of the northwest Of
a2-27-8 which is standing fun ~
water nj 1850 feet and had no sand
at $3.50.
The Gypsy on company test IN the
southeast corner NJ the north hnlf n
The southwest of l5-27-3 was fall
ure as reported yesterday
Tho Carter oil companv No. i:
Havs located In the southwest corner
Of the north half Of the northeast Of
the same section II shooting n saqd
found from 3il5 to 2 500 which may
make n well worth having,
Altogether, including tho price ot
acreage, there ~ probably the largest
bunch of good hard money. entirely
lost ana more bright expectations en-
'irely dimmed by these failures than
ouythinE reported In many n long
day
The Carter on company on tho
Roster In tho southwest corner Of IN"
farm II looking for shallow H1nd
and lS drilling at around 1880. Il Is
In 1919.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-26
OIL MARKET QUOTATIONS..
An ENCOURAGING Decision.

Judge j. II. Arnold. Of the 52nC
judicial district ~ Texas, now hD0d
ing court at CumanCh" Texas nr'
just rendered a decision In the Cts,
OF Lacey, ana others, w J. : cor
den, which Is uf vital interest 10 'h'
oil fraternity
This suit was brought by PLAINTIFF
to cancel an oil aud gas lease winch
rcCitcd tn" consideration 90 BE- 81 Nut
other valuabl" considerations nno
contained the usual stIpulNl.png Tor u
five-yrHT term aud rOr U",dy "a dl.li.
ing well by the payment uf s"nii-dr.
nunl rentals which lcas" has been ~,
signed to said j. S. Cosdcn hy tn,
original lessee.
The leasr waS alleged to hAyo been
without consideration and 20 ~ UNI.
lateral and void. JuIg" Arnold who
Ia held in high esteem M n judge by
members Of the bar from vhriOuH
sections Of tn" state, held the lease
10 hc vllid, and In a mastery sum
ming up Of the case, reviewed the de-
Cision- Of the courts Of civil appeals
of Texas, which have held such con
tracts 20 h" void ~ wanting In mntHl-
ity, and followed those cases OF the
courts OF civil appeals. which have
held such contracts TO be valid. and ir
doing so announced that in view OF
the expressions Of the supreme court
OF the state in denying the writ OF err
ror In case OF Witherspoon VB. Staley
and on the notation of the supreme
court in granting the writ OF error In
the case Of owens w. Corslcana Pc
trOleum company, he was OF the op!n'
ion that the decision OF the supreme
court upon this question Will be to the
effect that sush contracts are vail !.
This same decision was rendered
in three cases ugainst the same de-
fendnnt, and Judge Arnold In con
STRUNG these contracts as valid. has
properly applied the fundamental
rule. OF construction This, no
doubt, n n proper application OF the
law as has always been COntendpI
by the oil fraternity, and 1t Is bo-
lieved that his decision In these
cases. when carried through the
appellate courts, will be confirmed
aQd become decisive OF the qucs-
tions involved
II Is indeed gratifying to the pub.
lie at large to learn that this able
Judge has taken this decisive step
and has placed oil and gas lease
contracts Of this character within
the category of other contracts. In
this decision. Judge Arnold stated
that when the party securing the
lease and the land owner met. and
without imposition or fraud agreed
upon the terms Of the lease az exc
cuted and the consideration of 81
was paid, that there In no reason or
good sense why the parties should
not he hound by their solemn agree
ment. which Is true in the case of
any other contract. This decision
will have n tendency to inspire
confidence in the producers and
those engaged In the development
of oil properties. and no donh'
cause a more rapid development in
the wild cat territory.