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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-08
RESUME RAILWAY SERVICE
Traffic in England viii Start I'd soon
But No Definite Settlement Has
Been Made.

London, Feb. S-Sir Albert Stanley,
President of the board of trade, an
nounced early today that al arrange
ment with union executives had been
reached and that railway service
would be resumed as soon AS posi-
BILE. Acting secretary Hudson of the
union said that accredited represent
tatiVes would be appointed by the
union to care for the physical needs
OF the men, pending arrangem ents
preparatory to establishment of an
eight-hour day. He said he expected
that tube trains would be running
normally this nool.
The management of the London
underground railways in a stateme 1T
this morning said no men had re-
turned to work and it was Impossible
to say when service would be re-
sumed. The strikers committee
stated this noon that both sides were
very near a settlement this morning
but in further discussion drifted apart
again this noon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-08

been glad if the president not only
could have been able to go to Bel
gium, but if he could have continued
his visits to devastated France. The
French feeling in this matter has
been voiced by Captain Andre Tar
dieu in his declaration that the Ger
man blockade should be continued in
definitely.
Fear German Intrigue.
More important demands, however,
have required the presidents con-
tinued presence in Paris. 1t is re-
garded as necessary that the asso-
ciated powers shall present a solid
front when the delegates of the Cen
tral powers are admitted into the con-
ference. Otherwise, it is felt in some
the enemy defeated on the
held might succeed by cunning and
intrigue in causing dissension among
the associated powers and in getting
better terms for themselves by Of
fering tempting alliances. The main
efforts of the conference leaders,
therefore, are being directed toward
the consolidation of their own forces
and gaining adhesion to the funda-
mental principles which are to govern
the future relations of states
A great deal has been done to set |
tie the various territorial disputes byI
mediation and in endeavoring to have
such disputes submitted to the Sc
ciety of nations when it is organized. |
A notable success in this direction has
been in the conflict between Italy and
Jugo-SlaVia over territory in the east
ern Adriatic.
Want Harsh Armisticc Terms.
AS these difficulties are overcome
however others appear in the shapel
Of demands by some elements for the
imposition Of harsher terms on Ger
many than are contained in the pres
ent armistice agreement, not only for
the present but also for the distantl
future. Some Of these proposals are
that Germany should be kept block
AIDED indefinitely, even after the sign
Of the final peace treaty in order to
permit France and Belgium to re-
habilitate their injured industries so
as to be able to compete with Ger
many in the worlds markets. The
question has been raised, however,
they may not be regarded as
irrecolciliable with that part of the
peace plan in which it is
declared that no economic discrimi-
nation shall be permitted.
Civilian Element Present.
1t was indicated at yesterday'sl
meeting Of the supreme war council
that the civilian elements had decided
that the time had come to assert
themselves and issues that DEVELOPED
at that meeting will be considered at
the next gathering without the pres
ence of the military leaders,.
simultaneously with this work the
special commission on a society of
nations will be adding the finishing
touches to the great prospect which,
it is expected will be completed to-
lay in readiness for the next plenary
meeting of the conference which
will be held early next week. J
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-08

Washington, Feb. S.-Willngness
to undertake development of an IN
ternational gold exchange fund to fa-
cilitate financial transactions between
nations without actual shipment Oh
gold, was expressed today by the leu
eral reserve board in its report 1or
1918. This arrangement would De
similar to that now maintained py
the board to settle balances between
banks within the United States.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-08

The federal reserve system now in
cludes 936 state banks and trust COM
panies with aggregate capital and
surplus of 100000 and aggregate
resources of about $7,339, 900, 600, the
board reported. The number of state
institutions eligible for admission, in
Guiding those now members is $500,
Jwith resources of about $13,500, ,0O0,-
600. Last year 6S6 state banks. with
aggregate resources of about $4,000
100000 became members.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1919-07-26
AN ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY

On Tuesday afternoon OF last week a
TO the delightful nome Of Mrs. NJ. D.
Bailey IN response To invitations which
stated simply mat Tea VIII be served
at Feek lnh-Balley Home
Upon arriving at the house The guests
were cordially welcomed by the hos
tesses, Mrs NJ j. Bailey aud her two
aud were given card upon which Was
pasted the hand painted p.rlrait of
very mischervuus Chiuaman who wink
ed wickedy at the innocent recipient
and said Ia printed accents Peek In
My Sleeve" Fullowina these instruc-
tions the guests drew from his sleeve a
dainty white folder upon one leaf of
which was heart shaped Photograph
of Miss Ruth Bailey aud a handsome
stal wart young man-Mr Albert Peter
son, with the date, August 1919. written
underneath. On the other leaf OF the
iolder was shlp ahd the inscription,
Hazel Sails Tor Peklu-Aug 20, lS.
what interesting and momenious news
NO wonder The guests drank long aud
deeply OF the hot, stimulating tea served
IN the daintIeSt OF cups at the daintiest
.oi tea tables. And no wonder they talk
ed and talked aud talked Everywhere
was 'he ouEZlhg OF interested conVersa-
uon' every sentence FuncInated with
"here' "hy, "hai when or some slml
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1919-07-26
sI5o,ooo BON d ISSUE

Tuesday, the 18th day Of August, he
voters of Custer county will vote toBp-
prove or reject a Sl5O,OOO bond issue pr
improvement and reconstruction of ne
main roads of the county. The morey
is to be expended in making good per
maneDt roads of the Highways, IN dkig
mated in the special election notice.
Custer county has been long notedfor
having the worst roads Of any county in
the Black Hills. 1t has been a detri-
ment to the county in many WAYS and
its people have paid the cost. The sun
asked for is very modest one and il
should have the endQrarmepl. oJ the
voters. 1t will 90 long ways toWar,
giving the county decent highways.
Good roads are an asset aud the op
posite are a liability, and the latter cos
more than the first. Most eyeryont
realizes this, so the Gazette believe
that the move Of our progressive Boar,
of County Commissioners aud Other
citizens will get strong endorsement
from Custer county people Buffalo
Gap Gazette,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1919-07-26
HIGH COST OF LIVING
Attempt Will Be Made to Force War De-
partment TO Turn Loose Excess
Meat Supplies.

A message from Washington saws that
the special investigation into the high
cost OF living will be one of the features
of the house inquiry into the conduct of
the war. 1t will be made by the sub
committee having jurisdiction over cou-
tracts entered into by the quartermaster
corps. Representative Reavis, of Ne
! braska, is chairman of this sub-commit-
J tee. MIR. ReaviS said the investigation
! into this meat and foodstuiis situation
would antedate the general investigation
| and that a mass of data relating to il had
already been obtained. He referred to
the fact that it was estimated from 80.
900, 600 to 1000, 900 pounds of surplus
meat products was now ia the hands OF
the quartermaster's department, that
this meat vas constantly deteriorating
aud that in view of the present exces-
slve cost Of living the general public
ought to have access to so tremendous
supply.
lie pointed out that the war depart
ment represented it could not get bids |
from any bat the packers who are bid !
ding tweuty-One cents a pound for sup
plies that they sold to the government at
rom forty to iorty-six certs
They are Offering these supplies in !
30,0OO pound lots" said Mr.. Reavis, |
which makes 1t an nimpracticable propo- I
sitlun fer the thousands of dealers who |
would be glad to bid in smaller lots aud |
put the supplies into the regular chan
nels OF trade
at is perfectly idle and silly so say ]
that millions of hams and enormous /
qnanlltes of bacon cannot be sold at |
hlDle less than the market price. My
purpose ~ starting this investigation is |
10 force these products on the market |
with AS litrle delay as possible.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1919-07-26
sUPERIN MEETING.

The semi-annual meeting Of South
Dakota County Superinrendent's, which
! was held at Hot Springs last week, was
one of unusual interest The sessions
began each morning at $50 and under
the direction Of Prot F. O. Holden, OF
Chicago, studies in vltaIized agriculture
for rural schools we're presented and la
ter worked out 10y the superintendent
Real Learn to do by doing confer
ences.
DR.. j. l.. NcBrien, chief of the rural
school division aud extension lecturer
for the Bureau of Education, Washing
ton, d. C., leclured daily on problems Of
rural school supervision.
Mrs. Lura +. hlarkley, assistant to
Prof Holden had charge OF the domes-
tic science aud art class.
Miss Slreeter, formerly music super
visor in Los Angeles schools, gave inter
estlng demonstrations and lectures upon
the Use Of the Vlctrola in school work.
Al The last assembly of the week State
superintendent Snd" loi III Il lew WOruS
of his interest in Prof Holden's vital
ized agriculture aud tour year rotation
plan aud expressed hope that South
Dakota wouId put on a campaign for
vital rural schools. schools that shall
train for life in the home community
and not away from it. After this, 'the
lid WAS off, aud many SUPERINTENDENT
voiced their appreciation Of The move
ment aud endorsed il in behalf of their
respective counties. When the vote war
taken II WAS found to be unanimous for
the campaign.
This is but the beginning Of a move
ment which will Oe given wide public
iiy. Other states are considering il, bat
south Dakota IL the second state in the
Union to commit herself to such a pro
gram
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1919-07-26
Entertainments Have Been Well Patron
lied and Program for Next Year
is Guaranteed.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
Home;
WAS IN RUSSIA
Private Les Petrie Net al Rock Is
Ian by Parents OF Return
From Army SerTice.

Private Les Petrie. son of Mr..
and Mrs. E. R. Petrie of this city,
returned last night from Camp
Grant, where he received his dis
charge following over two years
service in the army. Private Pc
trie left Aledo with members of
old Company B, but through a SER
les of transfers was assigned to
the Three Hundred Thirty-ninth
infantry, composed mostly of Mich
igan troops. With this outfit he
was sent to Archangel, where for
many long ice-bound months he
fought the Bolsheviki in frozen,
northern Russia.
Last night Mr.. Petrie received a
message stating that his son would
arrive in Rock Island from Camp
Grant at 10:40 p. m, and asking
that members of the family meet
him. Mr.. Petrie, with members of
his family, motored to Rock Is
land, where the long-awaited re-
union of fighter and kin was eff
fected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
HOG PRICES co
NOTCH HIGHER
Habit of Setting New Record Daily
Still UnbrOken-Reach $22.7O
Mark Today.

Chicago, July 9.-Hog prices to-
day reached another new top record
OF $22.70 a hundredweight.
Chicago, July 9-Hogs, re-
ceipts, 10000; mostly 1Oc to zoe
niger than yesterdays general
trade; top price, $3.50; new record
bulk, 2I10022.65; heavy weight,
2LS5022.60; medium weight, 21.65
G227O; light weight, 2L75022.8O;
light light, 2O.00022.4O; heavy
packing sows, smooth, 20.90621.60;
packing sows, rough, 20.250 20.S5;
pigs, 1S.5062O0O.
Cattle, receipts, 5000; higher;
Beef steers, medium and heavy
weight, choice and prime. 1880
1875; medium and good, 1880
1885; common, 725613.35; light
weight, good and choice, 14.25@
1900; common and medium. 1925
014.25; butcher cattle, heifers, 500
@1450; cows, 7-75613.00; Gamers
and cutters, 6.5OG7.75; veal calves
light and handy weigh, $4,000
1875; feeder steers, 9.50@12.75
stocker steers. S.25012.00.
Sheep. receipts, 10000; slow;
lambs, s4 pounds down, 14.75@
1925; culIs and common, 5000
14.25; yearling wethers,e 10.500
1925; ewes, medium, good and
choice, 7.O06925; culls and COM
mon, 3.00Q6.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
ORDAINED BEFORE
LEAVING TO TAKE
UP MISSION WORK

Mrs. James Pollock, wife of Rev.
James Pollock, left today for her
former home in Pittsburgh, Pa,
where she will be joined about Aug.
l by her husband. The visit is the
forerunner of the service of Rev.
Mr.. Pollock in foreign mission
work of the United Presbyterian
church in Egypt. He expects to
take up his new duties about Sept
l.
Monday afternoon Rev. Mr.. Pol
lock was ordained at a meeting of
the Rock Island Presbytery on that
afternoon and evening at the Unit
ed Presbyterian church here. Rev
Fred S. Bull of Cedar Creek acted
as moderator and Rev. ]. B. Pollock
as clerk In the afternoon session
Rev. r. G. Clark of Moline was re-
leased from the pastoral oversight
there. James A. Pollock preached
a popular sermon and delivered a
lecture as trials for ordination.
The Presbytery proceeded with the
ordination to the gospel ministry
at p. m. DR.. ]. H. Gibson Of Rock
Island preached and Rev. ]. L.
Vance of Rock Island delivered a
charge to the candidate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09

plies for the newly launched lum-
Der company.
Work on the new hotel progress
ed satisfactorily. In the meantime
Mrs. Downs welded a second time.
becoming a Mrs. Horne. 1t was
under this name that on Wednes-
day, Sept. l, 1869, she threw open
the doors of the partially complet-
ed hotel TO the public 1t began
operation as the st. Charles house
on that date, affording relief for
crowded conditions here at that
time. Aledo IN the making was a
beehive of industry, homes and
business houses spring:ng up on
all sides under the impetus of the
new railway and the outlet which
il afforded to the outside world OF
trade, manufacture and enterprise.
Since that time the building has
passed under the management of
many proprietors, until finally use
of the structure for hotel purposes
was abandoned. This was almost
10 years ago.
Upon the organization of the
Mercer County bank in 1916 a por-
ton Of the structure was pressed
into use as banking quarters until
a new building could be erected.
Decision TO build was reached only
recently. Just before July 4 the
bank removed to temporary quar-
ters Immediately to the rear of the
Transit house on East Sixth street
and South College avenue. occupy
ing the old Peterson building.
where the institution is now CON
Quoting business.
In charge of the razing of Ale
dos landmark is w. p. Smith. A
squad of men are at work demol-
ishing the frame building, and it
is estimated that now il is only a
matter of days until the Transit
house will be only a memory with
the citizens and old settlers Of this
vicinity.
On its site will rise a modern.
dp-to-date three or tve story build
ing, according to present plans of
the Mercer County bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
ALEDO BRIEFS

A social dance will be held in
Mercer hall tomorrow evening.
Music will be furnished by the Mel
ody Jazz band of Davenport A
large crowd is expected to be pres
ent for the enjoyable time prom
ised.
F. c. Cunningham of Aledo has
been appointed delegate from the
Warren Shedd post, G. A. R., of
this city to the national encamp-
ment to be held in Columbus, Ohio,
in September. His selection was
made at the G. A. R. encampment
held in Rockford recently.
DR.. S. B. W. White, dietician
expert Of Wilmington. Del. will
give an informal talk on health
at the office of Mrs. L. P. Delk
over Shaw's grocery, tonight. The
lecture will begin at o'clock and
will be open to the general public.
The congregation of the Presby-
terian church Of Aledo meets this
evening to act, after prayer meet
ing, on the resignation of Rev. A.
E. Moody as pastor. The resigna-
ton was submitted some time ago
and he asked the congregation to
Join with the presbytery in it's ac-
ceptance. He has an opportunity
to enter a larger field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
.CIGARET SALES
HINGE ON DOPE
AledO Administration VIII Insist
Upon Enforcement Of State
Law Features.

What does a cigaret contain? Is
it. doped?
These are the two questions
upon which hinge the legality of
the sale of he smokes in Aledo.
In existence now on the city
statutes is an ordinance which
upholds the state law regarding
cigaret sale. This measure pro
vides that the selling Of 'dopei
tailor-mades is unlawful
las / stated in council meeting,
our ordinance does not prohibit
the sale of straight tobacco Gig
arets," stated Mayor c. a. Beers
last evening. 1T merely conforL2a
to the state law. II Aledo had M
such ordinance, city officials, IN
faithfully discharging tho duties oi
their office. would be obliged 10
carry out the provisions of the III
nois statutes governing this mat
ter.
when I took upon myself tho
oath OF Office as mayor of Alcdo I
bound myself to see that the law
was enforced. To this trust placed
in me by the people l am deter
mined to be faithful.
There is nothing in city or
state law that will prevent the sale
of cigarets here unless they are
'doped In accordance with my
official charge l should feel called
upon to collect specimens Of the
! smokes sold and have them ana
lyZed. Should they contain 'dOp.
of any kind it will be my duty as
well as that of other officials Of tho
community to prosecute under the
provisions of the state law. If tbC~
are found TO contain only straight
tobacco, their sale becomes legal.
Such is the situation in a nutshell
The next question which IS
puzzling the cigaret user and the
merchant who hoped to place them
for sale is What does the term
dope include?' A number of drugs
and harmful ingredients are enum-
Grated in the city ordinance and
state law. If the cigaret contains
single one of those named its sale
becomes illegal anywhere in the
state of Illinois. Aledo is one OF
the very few municipalities in the
state in which this law is en-
forced.
Early yesterday morning rum
ors that the Gig ban had been
lifted brought several cigaret sales
men into the city. In a short
space of time a number Of orders
were placed by local merchants. An
influx of thousands of the smokes
began. Then il was found that
they could be sold but-the seller
had to take responsibility fog what
the cigaret contained. Probably
some will take the chance-despite
the heavy fine which can be i'm
posed for the sale of "doped pills.
II was pointed out by many, how
ever. that the chance in the pres
ent day is not so great as il was
some years previous. With the pas
sage of government pure food laws
changes in materials we're made
and it is possible that some brands
now could be sold without fear o.
law infringement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
Buying Prices
What Rock Island Merchants Pay
Farmers.
Live Poultry and EgEs.
Weather Forecast

Chicago and vicinity: Partly
cloudy weather, probably thun-
der shower late tonight or Thurs
day, continued warm tonight, fol-
lowed by somewhat cooler Thurs
day afternoon or night; moderate
winds mostly southwest.
illinois: Partly cloudy weather,
probably local thunder showers
late tonight or Thursday in north
and central portions; continued
warm followed by somewhat cooler
Thursday afternoon or night in
north and control portions.
Missouri: Partly cloudy tonight
and Thursday; continued warm.
Wisconsin: Partly cloudy to-
night. probably thunder showers
in east and south portions; Thurs
day generally fair and somewhat
cooler.
Iowa: Partly cloudy with local
thunder showers late this after
noon or late tonight, followed by
generally fair Thursday; some
what cooler Thursday and in ex-
IRENE west portion tonight.
Temperatures Today.
Northwest-62 to "A, clear.
VESTS to rs, clear.
Southwest = 66 to 76, partly
cloudy.
Ohio valley-72 to rs, cloudy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-09
PIT GOSSIP

FURNISHED By E. ". Wagner & Co..
members of all exchanges. Rock Island
ofice suite 800 Best building. phones 3. 1.
$50 and Isl. P. J. Mccormick, manager) =.
Chicago, July 9.-The corn mar
ket has progressed to a point
where the daily upturn looks I'M
real. Locals have been predicting
a break but there are no bears.
Longs sell out on the bulges. Com
mission houses buy on the dips.
The corn products labor row looks
serious and their Chicago plant
may be closed a few days. While
hogs are near $3.50 and cash corn
is held $1.90 to $195 how can the
report due at LIS p. m. look bear
ish? Labor news is unsettling.
Forecast is fair and warmer. The
grain belts were dry Tuesday with
temperatures of 80 to "a. Sea-
board reported half a million oats
taken in. If the Argo strike con-
tinues, the Corn Products people
may be out of the cash corn mar
ket. The great feature today is the
corn acreage. The condition should
be Sc per cent. July LIST farm
WuSdL TSScIF0S ohOuA0 NC ~ ~ 81
million.
Some buying of oats on reports
of damage in odd sections. Corn
opened lower on Corn Products
strike and reports of fine crop pro-
gress. Locals bought on the
break.
Price current report is good on
corn suggesting a condition of Sc
to 81 per cent. Corn strength is
on small arrivals and advance of
two cents in pork loins.
Locals bought oats on corn rise.
Reports of 500, 900 bushels oats for
export yesterday. Vessel room has
been chartered from here to Buff
falo for 100000 bushels oats and
100, 900 bushels oats from Milwau-
kee.