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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09

The funeral of William Ray Wells. who
died Monday in a local hospital, was held
Thursday afternoon at 2 20 o'clock from
the home Of his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II: Jones. HE Randolph street
Burial In Mt. Hope cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09

But the return of peace has appar-
emily delayed the rise. and for the
present the prospects are that all
things made of cotton are to he rather
scarce and consequently higher, mot
Lower. than during the war.
The range of commodities depend
ent upon the cotton crop proves its
Importance to industry and to the
people No part of the plant is wasted.
Cotton meal and hulls of the seed are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-09

behind tho rim of Wailoon lake, leav-
ing a streaked blaze of blended red,
GOLD and blue. In a secluded dell,
fIlnged with family rustling naples.
stood a freckle-faced. .sug-nosed1 girl
one arm against a tree, her gaze fol-
lowing little stea mboat that was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04
FOE sALE-FARM LANDS.

FARM II MICHIGAN- so ACRES, GOop
house. barn and outbu1ldinEy; on Mich
iEsn Pile. Reasonable R / 1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04

Estate OF John S. Martin. Diseased
The undersiSncd having been appoint
artIn. late of the county of Rock Island
state of uiuois. dece4scd herebv gives
noUcA that he Tiu appear before the PRO
bate court Of Rock IslaHs county, At ths
probate ceurt rcor. IN the eity or Rock
Island at the Novemoer tsrra on tbs
fRet Monday IL EoTerher naxt AZ &EIeh
time al persons having claims agsiEs.
said estate are notified and FsoueSt4d tc
attend fer the purpose Of hav1HE the same
dlustsd.
All persons indebted to sz,s estate a-s
requested 70 make immediate psJZnsnt 10
tHs underlined
Dated e6th da- Of August \ d 1918
WILEUR P MARTIN Administrator
Stafford. sckse5s 5ta5cra. Attorns-s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04
PATENTS.

PATEETs SECURED. FREE ADVICE TO
t-|ertors mechanical drawings made.
=" n HasSsll patent attorney. v. n.
Nichas'ls. mechanical engineer. sos go
Best Bldg. Phone z. l. 766
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04

ROCK ISLAND AEELE no. s5e, FRA n =
nal order % Easiee.-- Beg ulAF u1sntingl
fTst and thlrd tuesday al each month
Al Eagles hons. Fourth avenue ahc
Twenty -hrst strest. Frank hicns w. a.
goscph GrutCEut, ascrelafT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04
BUSINESS oPPORTUNTTTEs.
BICYCLES. MOTORCYCLES.
Administrators Notice.
EstSta of Thonas J. Roduau deeea

ed
The undersigned having bean appointed
administrator of the estate of Tbsmas
J. Rodnan, late OF the county Of Lake
state of California. deceased. hereby gives
Frank Landee, Judge OF the probate court
CT Rock Island county. at the probate
court room, in the city of Rock Island
At the November. 1919 term on the first
Monday In November next. at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are noti6ed ard requested to
attend for the purross of b8T1nS the
same adjusted
All persons indebted to sad estate are
requested to make immediate payment to
the undersigued(
Dated 36th daS of Auxust 4 D. 1912.
GEORGE u. CARLSON,
Public AGEaiHis1raLor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04

UcAL, LODGE 20. COS. C. o. p.
Meets every THURSDAY evenL1 8
80 = A. ODD bellows Lrmpis IN
.A-LEL2- Fourth avenue, hCt0sFc aef
Gz1zz1 entsenth ana EiEhtecuth gtrezt-
%8EyS A. " LUIeTman, b. o.. Ml'
nam GuIdenzopf, r. First
THURSDAY of month t1iIaturT
derrse, frst. second and third a-srec lhs
fouoWLaE Lhullass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04

Estate Of Sarah < Lamont dec ased
The undsTIE pcd, having been APPOINT
"a adr1Ini1trator OF the estate Of Sarah K
Lamont ate OF tne County of Rock Tf-
and. state Of IlIuois. deCcs scd. here b.
gives notice that be vil sppear befcre the
Probate Court CT Rock Island courtv. 81
the Probate Court room IN the CAY Of
Rocs Island at the November term on
ne first Monday N November next AZ
mich ume AL persons having claims
against SAID estate arr notified and re
quested TO sttend for the purposs Of hav-
ING the zAn1c adjusted
Al persons indebted 10 said estate are
reaue1ted to make immediate payment 80
the underEFped
Dated 21st DAY Of Aurast 4. n 1919
EEE o LAMONT. AdmInlstrst1r
x zIyer 4 STeeuey Attorusys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04

RoCK BLAND COUNCIL NO. 20. 8. q.
N The stated assemblies o. h1'cA As
land Council No. 20 b. s h- VIII
be hed on the third "wednesday or ea-A'
nuo9th a., ". ThalhEr. 1, a. 9, =.
HIdeorandL recorder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04

RocE ISLAND CHAPTEE no 200.
Order Eastern Regular nasL 20 2
-aroDd WEDNESDAY Of each mJptu. fN-
tf,Dr stars welcome. Mary g., kr--.
". II Mar / kreIs, secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04

knights TemplAf.
z STATED CONCLAEE or EuCh
Island Com mAAaz1gg ~. ~.
9CsA knights Iempiar will be bold
DC @ss, is'oPd a a2 Dse' s Of .9sa
49, cr. y. L. hickey, recorder
Practice dI1Ils hrst and thlra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04
Administrator Notice.
I'LL Of Lrana u LII.ra Enr--

Estats Of Grace Willard COMO. Geccac-
ed
The undersigned. ha~1nE been appoint
ed admtnistrstors Of the estaW Of Grace
willard Condo late ~ the county Of
Rock Island. state Of Illinois doccsznd
hereby slvss notice that they anil snpr az
before the probate court Of Rocs Island
county. a. the probate court room w the
city Of Rock Island - the Jauusr-
term. on the first Hondsr ~ Tanua~v
neat At Rbich time al persons having
claims ssainst said estate are notl hcd and
requested 10 attend for tho purpose OF
having the Same adjusted
AL persons Indebted 70 said estate sre
requested 10 n axe immediate payment IA
the underlined
Dated 6tb dav cf August A n 1919
JOEY A COMO AND ROCK ISLAND
SAVINGS BANK. Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04
idmiaistrator's Notie'


Estate Of Henry y. LelnhaTd. deccas-
ed
The undersigned having Seen appointed
z1ninistFatrlE or the estate Of Henry \
LeInhsrd. late OF the county Of Rock
Island. STATE OF Illinois deceased hereby
s1ves notice that she will appear hefors
he probate court Of Rock Island county
~ the probate court room, in the city OF
Rock Island AZ the November term or
the first Monday in November next ct
which time all parsons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
aueeted to attend for the purpozs OF
havns the same adjusted
IN persons indebted 70 said estate are
requested 70 make immediate payment 10
the undersiE ued
Dated 26ih day Of August. A D. 1919.
LOUISA Il. LEINHARD.
Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04

Ie7 ACRES. 4 MILES WEST OF ONEIDA.
Knox county III Well improved vel
located prairie land Very cheap. pree
$3.50. Neigh boring farms no better
selling $50 per acre higher
$50 acrcs. rolling prairie. finely i'm
proved new house. large and numerous
out buildings Located half way between
Viola and New Windsor. Mercer coun-
" III = bargain pf1ce 5000. Splendid
stock and gram farm. sec. 900 cash.
balance D u per cent
1879 acres near Kevanee. Henry
county, Illinois. Rich corn land, i'm
provenents fair. Price $500 per acre.
$50 acres second bottom. Every
aere rtu raise SO bushels Of corn Well
improved, one of the best corn 1ArnS
in Illinois Price $S25. Three miles
from Anpszan Henry county. Illinois
address H. E. Gould (oGnerJ EeEanee.
H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04

In the circuit court of SAID county. 10
the September term. A. b. 1919.
Bill to quiet tttie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04
PERSONAL.

EVERYBODY SUFFERING FROM PILES.
Fistula. Fissures UIesFstion. Coastips-
::on. write for tree triai painless Pile
cure S. L TaDey, Auburn. Ind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04
AND FEMALE

--~-g--~-~-------~-~--@
Two pISHTAsHERS AND COUNTER
heip. James Restaurant, 1ToA Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04

STATE Of II1inois Rock Islsad county. g.:
IN ths circuit court Of said county. To
the Septess-ry term a. D. 1919.
Bill to quIst title.
aLh.nA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04
ZOE RENT-APARrMENTs.

FLAT. MODERN. NINE ROOM FURN-
isbed, suitable for roomsrs. sos Tven-
tieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04
WANTED SITUATIONS.

SITUATION As HoUsEEEEPEE By
ui6oz With II year Old child. Refer
cuce- Address Bousekeeper. care Ars71s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-04

SOPRANO AND TENOR wEo CAN
Gopbe on saNophonc for lyceum work
god contract for long season. Address
g. A Ricketts,. Pesotum IL.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13

and sombrero. A Sunshine comedy will
also be shown on each day. William Far
mum In 1.-THE Virginian," Owen Wister's
popular novel, will be the feature for
Wednesday with additional attraction of
Pearl White in The Lightning Raider"
No IA. As a special attraction there is
offered Thursday and Friday the film YER
sion Of Louise Alcots famous book, Little
Woman" As the closing bill of the week
there is booked Constance Talmadge in
THE Scandal" and Mack Sennett
comedy.
Iothrop-Sessue Hayakawas latest pho
todrama, "A Heart In Pawn" will be the
feature attraction at the Lothrop today,
with a Mack Sennett comedy and the
Pathe news completing the bill. Monday
there is offered May Allison in THE Test
ing Of Mildred vane" and Harold Lloyd
and Lyons Moran comedy, and on Tues
day there will be shown Tom Mix in his
western drama. Ace High" Mae Marsh
in a story Of the race tracks of Kentucky.
1.-THE Racing Strain" will be presented on
Wednesday, with Bill Parsons comedy
in addition, and on Thursday there will be
presented Madge Kennedy and Tom Moore
in 1.-THE Kingdom of Youth" The final
two days of the week Harold Lockwood )
Lend Me Your Name" made shortly be-
fore his DEATH will be the feature. with Il
Sunshine comedy completing the bill.
Champ Clark was speaking on patriot
ISM "The other day when l was visiting
training camp company was at mess and
I was just in time to hear one of the
roys land on the company cook.
If you'd keep that cover on that
l'ettle there wouldn't be so much dirt in
he SOUP
Shut up retorted the cook, your job
IS not to criticise, but to fight for your
aoYntry,'
Sure snapped the recruit. but not to
cat it "
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13
Just Like DustH

Los Angeles, Cal.-He came
on the Brunton studio lot bear
ing telegraph message. He
was barelegged and bareheaded
and said his age was 6 years.
Santa amt comm to our
house this year." he conhded to
Dustin Farnum. Nav says
Santa has been in France with
tn soldiers an Won't git back
home in tine. hoped he would
hev fer | jest dotted on lasso
an a cowboys hat, an a pair ev
spurs! Nav takes i'll washin an
seys she hes all she can do to
make both ends meet"
William Howard Taft TODD, TO-
that is the urchin's name, came to
the studio the day after Christ
mas. He wore the cowboy hat"
jauntily and the lasso dangled
from an arm and the spurs
clicked against new pair OF
shoes.
"Ole Santa did come home
after ALL" he exclaimed to Mr..
Farnum. He left me every
thin / wanted-see tn hat an.
tn spurs an the lasso?
Il thought Santa'd get home
in time to call on you" said
Dustin Farnum. You see / know
him we'll and | sent him mes
sage to come right home"
lone DENORE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13

Good Graz ;. Annabclle," love ro-
nance with all of Miss Burke's usual fun
and laughter In tine action of the story.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13

the youth who sows his wild oats"
and to the mature man who sins.
Originally produced by order OF
the surgeon-general of the United
States army, for use in every army
camp, this frank portrayal of the
sorriest of all human tragedies has
been released for the civilian public
through the United States Public
Health service. The story was
written and directed by 1t. f. H.
Griffith, formerly motion picture
director for Thomas A. Edison.
Many there are who still weakly
argue for double standard OF
morals for men and women. But
few OF the many hundreds of thou
sands of civilians who have seen
Fit to Win" retain their old beliefs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13

sTHERE should be no misunder-
standing on the part of anyone
who goes to see Fit to VIM
which will be shown for men only
at the Boyd all this week, as to
the nature of the film. 1t is not one
Of those ultra sensational, tensely
drawn sex dramas. 1t is a plain
unvarnished exposition of the in
roads the social evil has made in
our country. The play should not
cause the least embarrassment to the
most modest. Plain terms and
facts are thrown on the screen but
in such manner that they cannot
offend anyone. "Fit to Win" tells
the plain actual truth that should
be taught. the truth that should
never be learned by experience. 1t
Is a message of timely warning to
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13
It's a Good Story
Don't Doubt 1t.

In Hale Hamilton's new pic
ture, After His Own Heart
now under production at the
Metro studies in California, the
hero agrees to an operation
whereby his youthful heart shall
be removed and substituted for
the wop-out cardiac muscle OF
an aged millionaire. Naturally
the surgical exchange never
does take place, but the s;tua-
ton strikes Hamilton as aihus-
ing.
Playing with hearts like
that" said the star. brings to
mind the story from France
about Sam Johnson, the big ne
gro private whose right arm was
shot off during furious battle.
When the fire got too heavy,
Sans commander ordered the
colored troops to return 70 their
own trenches. Sam paid no heed,
but ran wildly around, appar-
entity hunting for something in
the debris of No Mans Lard.
Sam, retreat to your trer CHI!
commanded the officer.
"Ah can't, sah,' replied Sam,
continuing to search, Abs look
in TO NAH arm
Why, your arms been shot
away! exclaimed the officer, It's
no good to you now.
Deed it is. sah,' returned Sam,
its got NAH wrist watch or it,
that arm has!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13

has gone in response. TO a false message
from friend, his worst suspicious are
realized. A powerful climax is worked
up from this point, in which Mae Marsh
displays all her whimsical appeal and
unique dramatic power. Wednesday and
Thursday there is to be presented Theda
Bara in a vampire role, The She Devil
In which Miss Bara depicts all the bad
that is possible But in the end she turns
to the right path and wins the man she
loves. Gera ldine Farrar in Carmen will
be the feature for the final two days of
the week, in a mastery photopIay pro-
duction of the famous story made by
Cecil de Mile.
Bouevard-Fannie Wards. "The Mar
row Path" a stirring melodramatic pho
toplay of the working girl and the pit
falls of life she is forced to avoid will be
the feature attraction at the Boulevard to-
day. Miss Ward portrays an especially
strong part and Is supported by a good
company. On Monday there will be shown
again at the Boulevard. 1.-THE Unbeliever,"
which was run there a short time ago and
the theater was bic to accommodate all
the crowds
HamiltOn-Edth Storey's, 1.-THE Demon"
strong dramatic story will be the at
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13

lar magazines. 1t was adapted fot
the screen by Charles Maigne, who
is also directing the productions
thus making the fifth Alice Brady
production for which Mr. Maignd
has written the scenario as well as
directed,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13

traction at the Hamilton today followed
by Belle Bennett in The Lonely Woman"
on Monday. on which day there will also
be shown Marie Walcamp in the fourth
insta llment Of 1.-The Red Glove" Alice
Brady in Her Better Half" is booked
for Tuesday, and Wednesday there
will be presented William Desmond in
"Whitewashed Walis,' one of the strong
est Desmond Ilays ON the screen. Dorothy
Phillips in "The Risky Road" will be the
fea ture for Thursday, and on Friday there
will be shown Anita Kings western COM
edy drama 'Petticoats and Politics. AS
the final days program there will be pre-
scented Bryant Washburn in "kldder and
ko'
Grand--Vivian Martin, appearing In
"Mirandy Smiles" will be the feature for
today at the Grand, followed by William
S. Hart in Branding Broadway" in which
Bill appears in dress suit in place of chaps
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13
SINGING GERRY
FARRAR in FILM
TVERYONE knows that Geral
r., dine Farrar could never be 81

TVERYONE knows that Geral-
r., dine Farrar could never be 81
- lent when there is music i'll
the air and when in the making of
motion pictures. according to pres
ent standards. there must be music,
il is impossible to keep the famous
prima donna from singing. One OF
her favorites is La Paloma," and
in the making of recent picture
she sang it continually Sometimes
she sang it upder her breath, some
times she let it flow III full-throated,
golden notes. At other times she
only hummed the fascinating song.
Always it was in the air. She could
not and would not let it get away
from her. Needless to say, every
one was torn between two tempta-
ton: to listen to the diva and to do
his work. 1t was a hard time for all
concerned. but Geraldine Farrar
sings as easily as she breathes. Not
for a long time did she realize that
anyone was listening to her. When
she did. she said she wouldn't do it
any more. There was storm of
protest at this. and finally all prom
ised to listen while they worked.
In her latest photoplay, "Shad-
ows." Farrar scores another success,
this time in the role of dance hall
girl of Alaska in the days of the big
mining rushes. Shadows will be
presented at the Strand today until
Wednesday.
The use of $50 sheep, herd OF
goats, flock Of geese, COW, sue
King pigs, doves, pigeons, chickens,
oxen, horses, donkey and bear
IN scefe for a production at the
Hollywood studio caused near
riot recently.
"Chanticleer," naughty rooster,
seemed fond of she cub given
10. Miss Theda Bara, the star of
the pay, by the 3o4th L.
S. Infantry In the scene the
rooster insisted ON, perchirg on tae
bear throughout and every time he
was removed he raised such fuss
the flock of barnyard fowls scat.
tered in all directions. The scene
was finally taken, however, and in
corporated in Miss Bara's latest SUI
Aper-production. THE She Devil"
PLAYING al the Muse theater this
week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13
Bills for the Week

SUM- Warren Kerrigan will be seen
In the role of a happy go lucky southerner
In search OF adventure in the western
gold fields In the days of 40 when his
production, THE End of the Game" is
shown at the Sun theater today story
OF romantic chap in real bad town
Of the west, no western drama in recent
months has had more thrills, more real
exciting clmaNes and stirring events until
the hero wins the hand of the girl, who.
in this case, is the charming Lois Will
son. kerrigan is right at home In this
picture. that sympathetic type of a gem
teel bad mar who still retains his in
ssincts 'llap. In fact, SO courtly
is this Picturesque hero that the heroine
goes tG?Qu'-h Tie Story to the fifth reel
before a. .ae that he is a gambler and
gnnman. Ills discovery brings their
course of true love TO the biggest jolt it
had vet received: but all comes right in
the smashing climax Wednesday and
saturday there will be presented Gladys
Broekwtl Ia "rhe Pitfalls of Big city"
\ picture of remarkable contrasts. At the
very moment when the splendid reception
is taking place in this wealthy home.
great things are happening in the under
world. Gladys Brockwell plays the part
of a. woman crook, who lives where the
poor and the derects of big city live
and strives to rise above her environ
nlent
Riaiso.-"The Midnight Patrol" r stir
IfDs mciudrama of Frisco's police ard of
Chinatown, will be the attraction at the
Ratio today. Monday and Tuesday. Thurs
ton Hall portrays the lead of the police
ran and Rosemary Theby as the girl in
The love drama interviewer into the dra
matte action. The picture was staged and
produced by Thomas II. Ince. WI Fang
is plotting with Jim Murdoch to keep the
police from interfering on a night when
big shipment of opium is expected. The
only man they fear is Terrence Shannon,
sergeant of the Chinese vice squad. In
order to keep shannon from conducting a
raid. Murdork issues orders to have Patsy
G'Connell held captive. Patsy is a young
woman who has charge of the Chinese
iaission house. Murdoch notifies Shannon
that Patsy Is being held captive and that
she Will be harmed unless shannon keeps
away, With "Chink' Ross, a neer- do well
white man. shannon finds the secret en-
trance TO WI Fang's den, Just as the
Chinese are about to throw Terrence into
the pit. Pat O'Shea arrives with the re-
serves. WI Fang Is killed and Murdoch
II taken prisoner. Shannon hurries to
release Patsy, and when he is notified that
he has been made chief of police Patsy
promises to be his wife. The final part
81 the week there will be presented Billie
I,urke in anothr delightful comedy drama,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13

MacLaren has been on vacation
since completing The Amazing
Wife" under Ida May Parks di-
rection.
"Redhead' is story by Albert
Payson Dowst which appeared III a
recent number of one OF the popu-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-04-13
Flashes From FINLAND.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN'S early
I success, The Bank" will be
presented to Omaha film fun
lovers again this week, when it will
be shown at the Strand in connec-
ton with the Farrar feature there
the first of this week. The Bank"
was one of the fun classics of Chap
Inns.
prairie Gold novel by Sim
clair Lewis, has been tentatively
chosen as a possible starring yehi-
Gle for Mary MacLaren. Waldemar
Young is writing the scenario, and
Tod Browning will direct. Miss