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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
John 4. johnson.

John August Johnson, aged II.
died at 11:15 last night in a Mo
line hospital. Death Was caused
by cancer from which he had suf.
'ered three months. He was born
in Sweden in 1871 and came 20
America in 1861. He came to Ilu-
nois - years ago and has lived in
East Moline since. He was en-
ployod as n laborer at Inc Si1yfq
shops until two years ago when il,
health forced him to remain at
home
Surviving are the widow and five
children, Mrs, Charles Johnson
Of Greenwood. Wis; Mrs. les
BugEes, of Peoria. and Charles.
Fred and Clyde. at home. fvo
grandchildren of East Moline ami
two great Era-1ghfIIron n SIrt4
Funeral services will ha hrf1 ot
o'clock Thursday afternoon n-
the First Baptist church. Rev 7
NJ. Osbrne viii oHciata Intor-
ment win be in the mausoIolm in
Riverside cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
MEXICAN LOSES
LIFE IN YARDS
Lorenzo Torres Scalp is Torn from
Head When Struck by a Pass
ing Box Car Today.

Lorenzo Torres. a Mexican en-
ployed by the Rock Island lines
in the Silvis yards, was killed at
10 o'clock this morning when he
was struck by a passing freight
car at Warmers Crossing, East Mo-
line.
He was engaged in switching
cars about the Silvis yards when
the accident occurred. His scalp
was completely torn from his head.
The remains are at the East Moline
undertaking parlors, where an in
quest is to be held at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon by Coroner John
F. Maberry. Torres lived in box
car near Silvis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
OUTLET FOR BREWERS RICE.

Rice mills and other large hold
ers of brewers rice have appealed
to the bureau of markets of the
United Etates department of agri-
culture to find an outlet or new
uses, through Investigations, for
their stocks which are accUmulat-
ing because of the approach of ma
tional prohibition. Although such
rice might be made into rice flour,
dealers and mills report a de-
creased demand for rice flour since
the restrictions on the use of wheat
flour were removed by the food ad-
ministration, and doubt whether
the making of additional rice flour
would be profitable. In addition to
the stocks of brewers rice there
are also large holdings Of low-grade
rice and screenings which are at
present unmarketable. The de-
partment is giving attention to the
problem
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
The Day in Davenport

Home Is Now SchOol-The L. N.
Iebengartner home at 129 Missis-
.sippi boulevard, Bettendorf, which
1Id-tine residents OF Scott county
rnow more Familiarity as the old
Hilbert house, has been secured by
)ur Lady of Lourdes parish, Bet
endorf. and converted into a pa
tcchiaI school. The school opened
asst week with so pupils, in charge
,f two Sisters of the Humility of
larry.
Get New License-War was de-
/ AIRED by Chief of Police p. ]. Phe-
an today on owners of automobiles
Il which new license tags have not
een placed. All officers have been
Instructed to arrest delinquent
wners for violating the automo-
lie registration law. The offense
punishable by a fine or impris-
nment. The machines coming un-
er the ban of the law are: Ones
18th old yellow tags, city issued;
mes with no numbers; ones with
MY one number.
Kidnaps Own Child-Love for his
children. which survived after the
earth-stone of the family home at
imaha had grown cold and cheer
ass, is believed TO have prompted
rank L. Jones, As, of Omaha, to
idnap his own 5-year-old son, Roy,
{ the Pariser garden picture show
unday night The frantic mother.
rhom the father accuses of infidel-
y, told the police last night that
er son had been kidnapped. She
ccuses the boys father. The po-
ce are working on the case.
Ambrose Lad Hurt-On yester-
say's casualty list, among those Sc
ferely wounded, appears the name
| Z Leo P. Donohoe, a former well
nown student at st. Ambrose COL
| ege of Davenport. Donohoe is a
rother of Rev. Thomas C. Dono-
oe, of the college faculty, who is
ow in Washington, d. c., on a
/ ave of absence, and is a nephew
Rev. W. L Harmon, president
ST. Ambrose.
Painters Strike-After receiving
cents an hour for the last three
onths, Davenport painters yester-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
DRUNK w LKS E. M.
STREETS SHOOTING;
DRAWS FINE OF $25

Stanley KrikOskie had too much
liquor last evening, the result Of
which caused him to walk up and
down the streets in the neighbor-
hood of Thirteenth street and Four
teenth avenue. East Moline. shoot
Ing a revolver. Residents in that
vicinity sent a call to the police
station. Krikoskie was taken to
the station where he was lodged
for the night This morning he ap-
peared before Magistrate A. A.
Niles in the East Moline police court
and paid a fine of $25 and costs on
a charge of carrying weapons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
BELGIAN DRAMATIC
CLUB CELEBRATES

Friday evening will mark the
tenth anniversary of the Belgian
Dramatic club of Moline. Mem
bers are planning on a banquet to
be held Friday evening, to be fol-
lowed by a program The cele-
bration will be held in Friends cir
Gle hall. The organization has
been very active since its founding
having presented four and five
plays yearly, in addition 90 numer-
Gus playlets and programs.
The organization is now plan
ming on a Belgian baby tag day to
be held in the near future. The
plans are still indefinite and the
date has not been set.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
Obituary
MlIliam 2. Frlsk.

William p. Frisk, aged 60 years,
Ill Thirty-eighth street. Moline,
died yesterday morning at the resi-
dence. Mr.. Frisk had been iii the
last pear with dropsy and compli-
cations.
He was born April 8, 1887, IN
Sweden, and came 10 this country
in 1880 locating In Fall Brook, Pa,
where he married Christina Nelson,
Dec. &c, 1851. They moved to Mo-
line in 1914 Mr. Frisk had been
employed as Waterman al the Root
& Van Dervoort plant in East Mo
line
He leaves the widow. four sons,
John, of Cambridge. III: Albin, IN
France; Fred of Moline, and
Charles, and one daughter Ida. at
home. A half brother, John A.
Sederholm, of Moline. and a broth
or August Frisk, Of Antroin, Pa,
and one sister, Mrs. Gust Carlson,
of Moline, also survive.
The funeral will be held at $50
tomorrow afternoon from the resi-
dence. Services will be conducted
by Rev. Fred Nelson and inter
ment viii be in Riverside cemetery,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
SARGTNSON NAMED
AS TRUCK DRIVER

George Sarginson has been nam
ed to act as truck driver for the
East Moline fire department, TO
succeed August DeSchepper. whose
resignation took effect last night
DeSchepper left the department 10
plant in East Molineeunfn -.CmOm
take a position as a mdyhinist al
the Harvester plant in East Mo
line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
REVIVAL MEETINGS.

Colonel $. L. BrengIe will be in
Moline this week and hold meet
ings each evening in opening the
revival campaign at the Salvation
Army citadel. SOB Eleventh street
At o'clock Saturday afternoon
children of Moline are invited to
meet at the citadel. Sunday morn
ing and afternoon services will be
held in the Mission tabernacle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
GEORGE N,PEEK
ON PRICE BODY
MOliner Appointed Chairman OF
Government Board By Sec
rotary OF Commerce.

Washington, Feb. 18.-George n.
Peek Of Moline, Ill, former mem
Der Of the war industries board.
has been chosen by Secretary Red
field as chairman of the new gov
eminent price conference board.
Mr.. Peek will select his associates
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
RELEASE FREIGHT CARS.

Washington, Feb. lS.-As an
other step toward restoration of
normal pre-war conditions. the
railroad administration today in
structed that freight cars be re-
turned to owners as fast as pos
sible and that companies be given
more authority to apply their ind
vidual standards of equipment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
WAR HEROES ACT POPTLAR.

Chicago. Feb. lS.-Thirty gold
stripe heroes" who organized into a
minstrel band found their first
show such a success that today they
are receiving offers of bookings for
out-of-town performances. Nearly
everyone of the minstrel troupe is
an eXemplification of the wonders
of modern surgery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
In the Lodges

Moline chapter. No. 25S, o. f. S,
met in regular session last night ct
Masonic hall, and transacted roU-
tine business. An invitation has
been extended to the chapter ID
attend the anniversary party Of
Rose chapter OF Silvis, to be hell
Feb %. Next meeting OF Moline
chapter will be held March ,.
Final arrangements were com
pleted last night by East Moline
canton. No. 70, Patriarchs Militant.
for the annual military ball. given
under the auspices of the order
Wednesday. March - has been Sc
lected as the date OF the occasion
and Odd Fellows hall will serve
as the gathering place. Wrixon's
orchestra will be secured to fur
nish the program of music for
dancing The lodge hopes that
those who have participated at
previous balls given by the can
ton will be able to be in attendance
at this dance. At the session last
night, one candidate was muster
ed in and routine business fol-
lowed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
ROOF FIRE; NO DAMAGE.

A small roof fire was discovered
at the home of F. NJ. Plate, 525
I wenty-second street, at AIS yes
terday afternoon. The fire had
started from chimney sparks. Very
little damage was done. and the fire
was extingufshed by chemicals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
L. $. STEAMER FLOATFD.

London, Monday, Fed. I7.-The
American steamer Narragansetl
which ran on the submerged rocks
off the eastern end Of the Isle Of
Wight on the morning of Feb. /,
was reflOated today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
Funeral OF John W. gTarnuson

Funeral services for John W.
Magnuson. who was fouaG dead in
the bathtub Sunday noon at his
home, 6l5 Forty-third street, Rock
Island, will be hold at 2:3O tomor-
row afternoon in the residence. In
termant viii be in Riverside Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
GTESLER SEEKS
HIS REELECTION

Joe Giesler, alderman in the
Fourth ward, East Moline, this
morning filed his petition with Dale
Chambers, city clerk He is seek
ing reelection as alderman in the
same ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
CABLE SERVICE CTT-

New York, Feb. 1S-The Com
mercial Cable company announced
today that cable service between
this country and Guam. Philip
pines. China and Japan, has been
interrupted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
HERE AND THERE.

The national WOmen's council
meeting held IN St. Louis. Mo, has
decided TO have a world peace cele-
bration the two days before Good
Friday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18

When the boys come homo they
will ask what you have done. Show
them your income tax receipt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
WILL DEPORT ALIENS,

Washington. Feb. IS Aliens
found advocating destruction OF
property or overthrow of the gov
eminent by force will be derorted,
says Secretary of Labor Wilson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18

day refused to accept a reduction
of 10 cents an hour, and Joined with
Rock Island and Moline men in a
strike to force employers to pay a
higher wage. Between % and 80
workmen quit work yesterday, con-
tractors stated. The painters
ment with the master painters on
May 1, 1918, for 65 cents an hour.
This agreement expires May l,
1919. In November the painters
were allowed IS cents an hour by
the employers. This raise wa
granted following a demand made
by the union.
Mayor to Observation-Disclosures c.
NJ. Littleton yesterday notified the
United States department of labor
that he would attend a conference
of governors and mayors at Wash
ington, d. c.. in March. The labor
situation will be taken up at the
conference Governor W. L. Hard
ing of Iowa, will also attend the
meeting, it is believed
Rainbow Man HOme-Arthur
Metzger, winner of the French war
medal, the croix de guerre, for de-
votion to duty and bravery in &C
ton, is among the first of the Rain
bow division to reach home. He is
in Davenport visiting at the home
of D. E. Stafford, 221 East Four
teenth street.
Obituary Record Gertrude Marie.
the 11-days-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Pott, residing at 1849
West Eighth street, died at the fam
lily home Sunday and funeral ser
vices were held yesterday afternoon
from the home.
Mrs. Eliza Arp, a resident of Scott
county for the past half century,
died suddenly early yesterday at her
home at 1914 Leonard street. Mrs.
Arp had been ailing for the past
week. but her death was unexpect-
ed. Mrs. Arp was born in Germany,
Aug. IL. 1S41.
Yesterday at Mercy hospital oc-
Cured the death OF Mrs. WiIhel-
NINA Holdorf. a resident of this
county since 1884 Death followed
a lingering illness, Mrs. Holdorff
was born In Germany Aug. 8, 1856.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18
News of the Day i'm Moline and East Moline
The Argus.

MOLINE OFFICE.
I5071a Third Avenue A.
Phone Moline so.
Miss Goidie Sosna 80. City Editor
Res Phone r I. 2512.
EAST MOLINE OFFICE,
Telephone East Moline 16S-R
A. Martens. :. Circulation Manager
lG40 Fifteenth avenue.
For social and personal items cali
East Moline 104-W.
Delivered by carrier at Is cents
per week in Moline, East MOltn".
Stfvts and WATERFOWL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-18

Painters Strike-After receiving
cents an hour for the last three
onths, Davenport painters yester-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-10
Behind =HE FootIights.
PLAZA

The present feature photoplay at traction at the Plaza theatre is Will liam Farnum---and some attraction he is In For Freedom" a de luxe pro- duction which had it's initial showing last night, this popular star equals his best previous work on the Screen--- his best efforts cannot be eXCelled--- and his admirers turnH2 out in force to welcome him. This new vehicle affords MT. Farnum another fine Cp- portunity to show his remarkable dramatic ability, and as a convict who fights against great odds to rehabili- tate himself in the eyes of society, the actor again added to his well known fame. The vaudeville program is topped by the big musical comedy, Broadway Today" with ten talented people, mostly girls. The scenery, songs, dances, and girls are of the highest standard and the act is bound to give 8 minutes of real enjoyment. Other acts on the bill are Gilbert and kenney, two girls, in harmony songs; Monte and Parte, presenting songs, also music; The Flying Keelers in a remarkable offering. Other features complete the show.
 For the last half of the week the features will be Tom Mix in Treat 'em Rough" and the Oklahoma Four topping the vaudeville, Harlequin Trio, as added attractions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-10
EMPIRE

Except in a few of the outlying districts, the West of song and story, the West of the cattle days and the gold rushes, is fast disappearing be- fore the march of progress.
 Many worthy film productions, built about incidents of that period have been offered the public, but it seems to have remained for G. W. Anderson, creator of the screen char acter of "Broncho Billy" to have caught and recorded for all time the indefnable spirit of those times with it's rough, hearty, wholesome humor, it's wild, romantic drama, it's tragedy and it's pathos.
 In the title role of "The Son-of-a- Gun" the headline attraction at the Empire Theatre today and tomorrow, he has undoubtedly hit upon a theme and a character which combine to reflect that indefnable atmosphere which is associated in the minds of the public with the real West.
 Special: Fatty Arbuckle in his newest comedy of comedies, Camp ing Out"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-10
POLES

R. H. Burnside's biggest spectacle, Everything" at the New York Hip podrome, furnishes the headline fea- ture at Polls the first half of the week in Reynolds and Donegan, pre- mier roller skaters. This unusual feature is more than a roller skating act-it is a sensational and artistic Advertisement that for months won honors as a leading attraction in the big New York spectacle.
 D. w. Griffith, the wizard of the film world, furnishes the photoplay feature in his newest success, "A Romance of a Happy Valley" The play is described as "a page from the book of life" and employs a stellar cast that includes Lillian Gish, Rob ert Harron, George Fawcett, Kate Bruce and other favorites. The Pathe News will be another film attraction
 Manager PoH announces as an ex- tra added attraction Dobbe and Welch, two funny opponents of vaude- vile at it's best, in their hilarious skit Somewhere in Town"
 Dorothy Haines and Company will present q Imaginable comedy of do- mestic life, entitled Why Men Work" and Wallace and Hollings- worth, mirthful pair, will offer their program of songs and batter
 Rounding out the program will be a sensational aerial novelty by George and Nettie Foster.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-10
LYRIC

What's Your Husband Doing?" is a question that has aroused more than passing interest but no more so than is anticipated of the whrlwind comedy of that name which will be presented by the Polt Players at the Lyric theater twice daily this week. Few farce comedies have as many humorous situations and the occa- sions for laughs follow each other in such rapid succession that the mer- riment is almost continuous. The entire story of the play was written for laughing purposes and the sue cess of the. author Is easily assured as even the Players were amused during rehearsals.
 Every woman would like to know what her husband is doing while he is not with her. Whether or not the play will enlighten them is left to the audience. Suffice it to say that there is nothing serious in any of the lines of Whats Your Hus- band Doing?' the entire story having been written for amusement of the highest order. The theme of the play is written around the idea of a simple wife who wants to find out what her husband is doing She imagines all sorts of things and is finally convinced that he Is out with other women and wants a divorce. Her lawyer is a friend to the hus- band and he tries to make her be- ieve that her husband is a good man and takes her to a roadhouse to prove it and thereby hangs the tale He buys her a cocktail for refreshment which goes to her head and she promptly goes to sleep upon his shoulder. In the meantime his wife arrives and seeing him in this com promising position also wants a di- vorce~ All concerned then indulge in cocktails for refreshment, and this gives rise to many ludicrous situa- tions.
 The play is one that every woman except those of a jealous disposition
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-10
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By LEE PAPE 2
 

Yestidday aftirnoon us fellows was playing a game of kick with Skinny Martins football. and I took my coat off on account of my red swetter be- ing warm enuf by itself, and put 1t on the back of a waggin that was standing there, and kepp on playing, and the ferst thing ' knew, the wag- gin Wasent there eny more and hadent bin for about 5 minnits.
 G, sed, how will I get my coat back?
 You won't sed Leroy Shooster.
 Did enytbody notice the name on the waggin? I sed, and Put1s Simkins sed, I noticed the color of it, it was red, and one of the horses had a habit of looking erround.
 Aw, wat the heck goods that? sed. And I went home, thinking, G, l bet ter brake the news to ma gradual Wich l did, the ferst thing I sed be- ing, Ma, wats you think, I lost a but ton off of my coat.
 I cant say Is serprized, sed ma.
 l lost 2 buttons off, ma, are you ser pr1zed? I sed.
 For goodniss sakes why dident yod lose them all off while you were about it? sed ma. and sed, G, ma, I did.
 Benny Potts, are you fooling me! sed ma.
 No mann, I'm trying to brake it grad uai, I lost the hole coat, ma, I sed, layed in on the back of a red waggin and the ferst thing I knew the red waggin had went and so had the coat are you serprized. ma?
 Your father will be serprised, al rite sed ma.
 And he was, to my sorro.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-10
COMMUNITY DANCING.

Dancing to one of the most popular forms of recreation today Almost every human being of the twentieth century has as much need of rhythmic expression as any one of his folk dancing ancestors. Dancing began with the first desire for self expression, and has never ceased. As civilization grew and social life de- veloped, dancing changed it's form and character. Whatever influenced the history of a people influenced it's dance forms. Our modern bathrooms is the result of accumulated racial experience and is a direct descend ant of the once glad, free dancing out-of-doors. Climate has made out of-door dancing impractical in our modern life, so we must dance inside for the larger part of the year.
 Once set aside for the privileged few, dancing now extends an invi- tation to all As far as opportunity goes it is on every hand. But in this very opportunity is danger. Ere quently dancing makes appeal to neither beauty of form nor of sound, but does make it's appeal to the vul- gar and sensual minded.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-10
WEST END

Independent of the exquisite com edy work of Fred Stone, the cele- brated comedian in the picture, there is a. real circus in Under the Top, ' the second Aircraft photoplay starring MT. Stone which is shown tonight at the West End theatre. An entire cir GUS was engaged for this production and the picture is one of unusual merit. MT. Stone is eXcellently sup ported.
 Ella Hall supports Mir. Stone, in cluding James Cruze, Charles Ogle, Jane Wolff and other popular players. 'TPerfectly Fiendish Flanagan" a 2-reel comedy by James Montgomery F'1agg, Burton Holmes Travels and News Events will also be shown.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-10
lAvE COLOR IN CHEEKS0
Be Better Looking-Take
 Olive Tablets

Hyour skin is yellow-complexion paili3 N-tongue coated-appetite poor-you have tbad taste in your mouth--a lazy, no-gcod eseling-you should take Olive Tablets.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets-a substitute rcalomel-were prepared by Dr. Edwards Utter r years of study with his patients. { Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are purely ! vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. '.ou will know them by their olive color.
 To have clear, pink skin, bright eyes, t4lo pimples, a feeling of buoyancy like childhood days you must get at the cause. I Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the sIiver and bowels like calcmel-yet have no dangerous after effects.
 | They start the bile and overcome consti- ipation. That's why millions of Do. s are cold annually at I0c and 25c per boz. All druggists. Take one or two niSh&ly ar,d DOss the blessing results
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-10

Hearing that a speed of 135 miles per hour has been made on Daytona, Fla, track. by m automobile equip Fer with an, airpiane motor, many of the speeders are sore at their old junk that only makes 40 per through the crowded streets of their home townG.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-10
MOTHERS, DO THIS--
When the Children Cough, Rub Musterole on Throats
 and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms may develop into croup, or worse. And then's when you're glad you have a jar of Musterole at hand to give prompt, sure relief. It does not blister.
 As first aid and a certain remedy, Musteroie is excellent. Thousands of mothers know it. You should keep a jar in the house, ready for instant use.
 It is the remedy for adults, too. Re Iieves sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, sroup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, congestion, p!eurisy, rheu- matism, lumbago pains and aches of back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, chilblains, frosted feet and colds of the chest (it often prevents pneumonia).
 BOG and 6Oc jars; hospital size $2.5Q