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Monroe City Democrat., 1919-03-21
Finish the Job


Get this Slogan in your mind
finish the job!
That is good old United States
LANGUAGE.
1t is a slogan of the Victory Lib
erty Loan-and it fits
On the eve of the opening of the
final drive for FUNDS with which to
pay for the trimmings after whip
ping the Huns. this phrase-finish
ahe jobs Illuminating and inspir-
ing. 1t has the good old Yankee
punch,
We are not quitters. We believe
in playing the game to the end.
The pluck aud grit which prompted
the Lost Battalion" commander to
send his famous Go to-Helr mes
sage. is the same sort of pluck and
grit we find in our streets any
where. The occasion alone is re-
quired to bring it out. In the Fifth
Loan our workers will 90 to it with
the spirit that insofar as money can
assure lasting peace, we shall see
it through if we have to fight for it.
We ourselves are not lost bat
Talon" nor stray and wandering
aimlessly. We are right here safe
on the job. The only thing that's
popping around us Is some political
shrspnel, whose echoes soon will be
drowned in. the re.current wave of
patriotism, which is bound to buoy
us up when the Victory Loan drive
gets in full swing. Most of the
Lost Battalion" are with US. thank
God, but it is no time to quit. All
cur boys must be brought home,
Every worker for the Victory
Liberty Loan knows full well that
the Government must have the
money. and we owe it to the boys
who fought for US. and we owe ii to
ourselves and humanity to clnch
the victory.
Our country's reputation and
credit are at stake. At humanity's
court we shall not stop until the
Golden Rule has become the rule
governing the nation, and first we
must live up it ourselves.
Monroe City Democrat., 1919-03-21

An exchange sorrowfuly remarks
that if it printed free all of the mat
ter about the income tax sent to it,
it is certain its editor would not be
in the income tax class. 1t may
not be generally known. and doubt
less a thing difficult to believe, but
it is a fact that your Uncle Sam is
just about the most persistent beg.
gar for free newspaper notices of
any other begger of them all. and
he is mighty successful about get
ting away with it, too.
Monroe City Democrat., 1919-03-21

1t seems to be the prevailing
opinion of the average lawmaker
that any measure that will bring
more revenue into the treasury is
the thing to advocate. regardless
of the element of justice and fair
ness that should be back of all
revenue producing laws What
Missouri needs is the elimination of
all special taxes. such as income.
inheritance, corporation and simi-
lar assessments on business enter
prises and il necessary, increase
the direct tax levy. Such course
would save the expense of an
army of state sppointees and would
save a lot of annoyance to business
interests.
Monroe City Democrat., 1919-03-21
Defiant Debs

Eugene Debs proposes to 60 down
with colors flying. In his trial for
violation of the espionage law he
did not deny any charge made
against him. His defense consisted
simply of a speech to the jury. in
which he saved the prosecution the
trouble of proving him guilty b,
admitting his guilt under the law.
In his Cleveland speech. which, it
is said. will be his last before he be-
gins to serve bis term in prison. he
asssiled the Supreme Court which
affirmed his conviction by calling
the members of it bewhiskered fos
sils. He declared himself one of the
BOlsheviki and proclaimed his ad
herence TO the doctrines of Lenine
and Troizkv. which means that he
favors the violation of the most of
the laws of the land, civil and GRIM
inal, the abolition of marriage as it
is understood in civilized countries,
the suppression of the press and
free speech and the forcible rule of
the majority by a minority.
In that situation the only claim
to sympathy that can be brought
for ward in behalf of Debs is that be
is an irresponsible fanatic.-St
LouisiRepublic.
Monroe City Democrat., 1919-03-21

1t takes but little push TO start
a stone rolling down hill. and many
heavy-hearted human being has
been sent into the depths because
of push in the wrong direction.
1t may be because it is easier to
push than to pull that we move
along with the crowd. saying in
wardly, each one for himself" aud
scarce think it worth while to lend
a helping hand where it is most
needed.
Monroe City Democrat., 1919-03-21

An Iowa congressman who sent
a constituent some garden seeds in
an envelope containing the usual
warning. Penalty for private use.
$780," received them back with the
explanation that the constituent
did not desire to accept them in
view of the penalty for private use
This Iowan may be of the same
family as the man who left the
cork out of the bottle Of medi-
cine he had gotten from the drug
store because the label said. Open
all night"
Monroe City Democrat., 1919-03-21
April 1st Only

Our contract with the Kansas City
Star which permits us to offer you
the Democrat and Star. both for
$100 per year, will expire April 1st.
The regular subscription, price of
the Democrat is $1.00 a year and
the Star Soc a year. The special
rate of $1.O0 for both papers is an
offer you have never before receiv.
ed. Quite number have taken ad,
vantage of this rate, but the time is
limited and you will have to hurry.
Monroe City Democrat., 1919-03-21
The service which the stores of

The service which the stores of
Monroe City offer to our people, is
not always fully appreciated. It
represents an achievement far be-
yond what can be created by any
group of men. It is linked up with
a system of world. wide distribution,
built up through years of effort Of
the brightest business minds. Years
ago the ordir ary retail store had no
such command over the worlds re-
sources. Today system has been
organized by which any store great
or small can draw at once on cen
tral depots for anything under the
sun that it can pay for 1t is visit
ed by regularly trained representa-
tives of these centers, who give
expert help in meeting the needs
of the public. Thus any bright
and progressive store becomes an
integral part of a great system, in a
position to offer standardized ser
vice. 1t can provide any thing that
the public wants, in an intelligent
way, and in so far as it's business
is conducted on progressive princi-
Piles for a reasonable price.
Monroe City Democrat., 1919-03-21

What will become of the temper.
ance lecturers and antisaloonists
after July l, asks an exchange. On,
we'll, there are other needed reforms,
and it is barely possible that an &C.
casional reformer can profitably de-
vote his time to reforming himself.
Monroe City Democrat., 1919-03-21

Property listed with Woodson &.
Drescher. real estate agents, get
prompt attention and quick results.
See them if you have anything to
sell or trade or if you want to buy.
Go to Miss Belle johnson for
high. grade engagements.
Monroe City Democrat., 1919-03-21
Woman's character may be likeI

ed to a postage stamp-one black
mark ruins it. Mans character
may be likened to greenback-
matter how many stains it still pas
ses at par. This is certainly not a
just standard. yet it has been es-
tablished by society the world over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25

WOmen's Shoes S4.95
$3.50 to $3.50 Values
Women's high grade dress
shoes with colored tops, won1er-
full values at $4.95.
Women's Shoes S6.95
$500 to $3.50 Values
Stylish dress boots in bronze
and brown kid, all sizes, spe-
cially priced Sc 95.
Mems Shoes S2.o5
$3.50 TO $500 Values
Mems elk leather work shoes
substantially made. hard wear
ing, splendid bargain.
Mems Shoes 1855
$3.50 to 5000 Values
Mems black xii ard calf
leather shoes. coed. Gre5sy
styles, big saving at 1895.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25
HERE'S CHANCE
TO GO OVERSEAS
Jobs Awaiting Returned Soldiers
and Others in France, Travelling
Examiner States.
FURNISHED
Good Wages to be Paid Those Ac-
cepting Proposition and a Chance
TO Make Long Trip.

Did the war stop before you could
get to France or did something else
occur that prevented your going
Rcross?
Well, a chance to go over has ar
rived for those who are skilled in
certain trades and expenses gong
and coming will be paid too, along
with good wages.
s Joseph E. Prendergast, travelling
examiner for the United States free
employment service, stationed at
Rock Island arsenal, announced to-
day positions available in France.
Applicants can notify either Mr..
Prendergast at the ARSENAL or Fred
W Rinck, superintendent of the
Illinois free employment office, IN
Rock Island.
announcement of the France
work is made as follows:
First Class.
& l. All transportation from point
Of embarkation to tower site and
retuTR- as well as transportation to
point of embarkatioD.
2. All board and lodging on the
boat and at the site in our commits
sary and barracks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25

3. $4,000 travelling time (for both
trips.)
4. The sum OF zoe per hour for
every hour actually put in on the
job.
Second Class.
Erectors- Inasmuch as the cree
ton of wireless towers is entirely
different from the erection of tanks
and towers. steel buildings and
bridges. men who have had only a
few years experience on steel work
and never have had any previous
experience on wireless tower work
will be paid as follows:
/. Same as No l above.
2.,Same as No. above.
3. Same as No. above.
4. The sum of soc an hour for
every hour actually put in on the
job. If an emnloye in this class, aft
er being on the job for about a
month. indicates by his work that
he is entitled to a raise, it will be
given him.
Third Glass.
Ground men. In this class we can
put men who have probably worked
around structural steel shops and
who have had a little mechanical
experience and would have more In
telligence than an ordinary laborer.
1. Same as No. 1 above.
2. Same as No. 2 above.
8. $4,000 travelling time.
4 The sum of Csc an hour. 1t is
not expected that we will want to
send a great many of these men to
France. Men in this class, if they
prove to be fairly capable will, of
course, be put In a higher class very
soon.
Fourth Class.
Mechanics. In this class we would
expect to put blacksmiths, compress
sor tenders, electricians, and other
mechanics of a similar class. Their
wages would be:
/. Same as No. l above
2. Same as No. 2 above
3. $4,000 travelling time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25

Soft drinks at soda fountains is
the theme of the law and the victory
tax begins TO be collected by the
dispensers from their customers On
May l.
If you drink straight" grape
juice or root beer the tax will have
been paid by the manufacturer. But
if you have your grape Juice diluted
with carbonated water or some
thing, then you must pay a victory
tax.
Five cent drinks are not to be
permitted to escape the victory toll,
according to announcement made
today by United States Internal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25

cent tax; the rs cent drink.r. three
cents, and each of the Is cent and
20 cent drinkers, two cents. In the
latter case the six would pay IL
cents in victory taxes
The soft drink dealers are requir-
ed to pay to the United States in
ternal revenue collector in June the
taxes collected over his fountain in
May. The government has laid down
no rule for his method of keeping
accounts of taxes collected by him,
with the exception that such ac-
counts be so kept that they can be
accurately checked up by govern
ment Investigators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25

Revenue Collector E. d. McCabe
But then. if there are d party of
us, Uncle Sam will "let US down
easy" He won't make us pay the
tax on each individual drink. but on
the total.
For instance. six customers drink
ing two FIVE cent drinks. a % cent
drink, Is cent drink and two 20
cent>drinks. The victory tax is TO be
paid upon the total bill if paid by
one of the party, which would be
nine cents If this sociable party
were broken up into solitary
drinkers each of the five cent and
ten cent drinkers would pay one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25

4. From 371z to 411a cents per
hour, depending. upon the man.
Time and one-half time will be
paid for all work put in over 50
hours a week. Pushers will be paid
at least sc an hour extra. Men hired
as foremeloclerks, engineers, etc,
either by the month or by the
week, will be paid:
/. A stipulated sum per month
from the time they leave New York
City until the time they return
2 All board and travelling ex-
penses from the time they leave
New York City until they return.
All the News All the Tfme-
The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25
WOE TO YE SOFT
DRINKERS! EACH
GLASS rs TAXED

If you drink them straight"
there will be no victory tax.
But if you have the soda spirit"
mix 'em with anything else, you
will pay to Uncle Sam victory tax
of one cent for every ten cents or
fraction thereof in the price of the
drinks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25
WOmen's Trimmed Hats
Special TOMORROW 1926

charming Hano aikein styles that depict
he spirit of Spring in the most bewtchng
afd-blacE hats with touches Of
ribbonsaH the
ms most becoming shapes.
2e5. Millinery Annezs Second Avonae
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25
BROTHERS DUE TO
LAND IN EASTERN
PORT DURING DAY

Sergeant Mae Robert and Cor
po"al Ross Cline son Of A. r eli a..
2A0S Seven h avenue. were due 10
arrive in New York today. Both
are members OF the Rainbow d'vi-
sson and saw Is months service
overseas. They are TO pavtic'p te
in pa-ades in New York, Washing
tor and Chicago and then will re-
turn to Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25
DON'T NEGLECT A
RHEUMATIC PAIN
Go after it with Sloan'a
Li2i=acnt before it Gets
dangerous

Apply httle, don't rub, let it pers.
frGte, and-good-by twingei Same fer
external aches, pains, strains, stiffnes,
of joints or muscles, lameness, bruises.
Instant relief without mussiness or
soiled clothing. Reliable-the biggect
selling liniment year after year. Eco
nomicai by reason of enormous Sales.
Keep big bottle ready at all times.
Ask your druggist for Sloan's Lininent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-04-25

" omen's Pumps 2.95
$500 to $3.50 Values
Women'= black, patent leath-
er pumps, a cieaTaway OF 5rok-
en- sizes ami styles.
Women's Shoes S2.o5
$3.50 to $500 Values
Wonen's black kid and patent
leather shoes, not all sizes. bar
gains at $2.95.
Women's Pumps $3.95
$500 to $3.50 Values
Smart styles in women's black
kid and patent leather pumps,
reduced to $395.
W0men's Shoes s3.95
$3.50 to $7.G0 Values
A big lot of women's shoes in
many styles and feathers, pick
EN- out at 1886.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
GERMAN STREETS NAMED
 AFTER ROYALTY ARE TO
 BE GIVEN NEW NAMES

COBLENZ, May 12.--According to German newspapers published in the unoccupied districts beyond the American bridgehead many school masters during the revolution re- moved the busts of the Emperor and the Crown Prince which decorated their class rooms. Sometime after ward the busts were restored to their places, but recently the Min istry of Education has ordered them down again. There was also a pro- pOsal to change the names of all streets in Germany named in honor of royalties. This has been met by the press with some hiliarity and suggestions that there were more im- portant topics for discussion just now> than that of the names of the streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
COUNCIL MEETING

DOUGLAS, May 13.-A short ses- sion of the City Council was held in te City Hall last night, there being but little business to attend to.
 The matter Of livestock running at large was brought up and it was decided the law should be enforced prohibiting such
 Money to cover current expenses was loaned to the School Board, un til it receives the Territorial allaw- ance.
 Mayor Smith asked for ! temper. ary leave of absence which might last indefinitely, which was granted. F. A. J. Gallwas was elected Mayor pro-tem, after which the meeting was adjourned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
TWENTY-FIFTH WEDDING
 ANNIVERSARY

DOUGLAS, May 13-Mr. and Mrs. F. A. J. Gallwas were very pleas antly surprised last evening by a large number of their Douglas friends in honor of their silver we'd ding anniversary.
 Gaines and music were enjoyed, Mesdames Alex Gair, Wm. Robert son and John Mills entertaining with some Scotch songs. Readings were given by Mesdames Couples and Manley.
 Refreshments were then served af- ter which Mrs. Richard Mccormick with few appropriate words pre- scented MT. and Mrs. Gallwas with two beautiful pieces of silverware.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

Those present were Mrs. A. 9air, Mrs. Wm. Robertson, Mrs. A. Garn, Mrs. John Mills, Mrs. M. s Hud. son, Mrs. Chas. Sey, Mrs. Gertrude Laughlin, Mrs. Rhoda Bentley, Mrs. Gus Grundler, Mrs. Leo DeMytt, Mrs. Richard Mccormick, Mrs Mich olas King, Mrs. Alice Pettygrove, Mrs. John Penglase, Mrs. Jerry Cash en, Mrs Jack Henson, Mrs Cari Carlson, Mrs. Jack Langseth, Mrs. Frank Oliver, Mrs. Ole Swanson, Mrs. A. o. Anderson, Mrs. Otto Widemann, Mrs. J. G. Zimmerman, Mrs. John Hull, Mrs. Cupples, Mrs Jos. Manley, Mrs. Jos, Reidi, Mrs. Wm. Kelly, Miss Gallwas, Miss Rob- inson, Mrs Sullivan, Mrs. Guy Smith, Mrs. Jas. Chapados, Mrs. John Gil lam, Mrs. John Livie, Mrs. Robert Fraser
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
1.-THE WHITE MANS LAW"
 SHOWING AT LIBERTY

DOUGLAS, May 13-Sessue Haya- kawa in s"The White Mans Law" will be shown at the Liberty Thea
 tre tonight and tomorrow As Chen gis. he takes the part of an ivory trader in Sierra Leone. a province On the West Coast of Africa. To this land comes Sir Harry Falkland, rascally Englishman to redeem him self, leaving a suffering wife behind. He, becomes enamoured of Maida
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
UNION LABOR SHOWS
 A MARKED INCREASE
 IN THE DOMINION

OTTAWA, Ont, May 12.-Sta, tistios collected by the Federal De- partment of Labor in it's quest for reconstruction information shows q marked increase during the past year in the strength of union labor in Canada, according to an official an- noUncement.
 The labor census in 1917 showed ,974 local branches with member ship of 2o4, ,630. Totals for 1918 are 2,274 branch unions with a membership of 24S,S87.
 It was announced also that 2O1,- 432 members of Canadian locals are affiliated with 1897 branches of international organizations.
 'lthnn. I tn The Em Otra. Nh. S7A.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
GOVERNMENT WILL SELL MANY SHIP
 BUILDING PLANTS

WASHINGTON May 12.-Tho disposals of millions of dollars worth of Emergency Fleet Corpora tion property is conte mplated in the creation of . new section of the Fiocl Corporation to be known as the plant disposal ccctioh. The plan il to put millions of dollars worth of plants into private hands 3s ecing concerns to prevent econ 0,nic Gtaa anation.
 Dr. Chas. r. Jeme, dentist, has opened his office in the Valentine building. Adv.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
PLANNING VACATION

DOUGLAS, May 13-Mayor FL mer F. Smith is planning vacation trip to the States upon the return of his assistant, Dave Christoe. MT. Smith has not been away for three years and has not been feeling well since an attack of the flu" which
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

Verne, pretty little French Sudan ese girl who is loved by Ghengis, who wins the lady and how the play comes out makes very interesting story that holds the interest The rip-roaring comedy "A Bathtub Ban dit" is also on the boards for to- niobt
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
A SILVER TEA PARTY

DOUGLAS, May 13.-The Church Guild of St. Luke's Douglas, will give a silver tea at the home of Mrs J. H. Guerin Thursday afternoon at 2:30
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
]. MORGAN'S FUNERAL
 WAS HELD THIS MORNING

J. Morgan, who died in St. Ann'5 Hispital Sunday, was buried in Ever green cemetery this morning Mr Morgan was a fireman on the Ad- miral Farragut
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

Scene IA garden on the farm of Captain Obadiah Skinner. Scene II.-A room in the Captain s house.
 Scene ITI-Same as Scene IT. The performance will start prompt ly at S:15.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
BASEBALL OFFICIALS

\ DOUGLAS, May 13.-At the Fire ,ment meeting last night, Bob. Cough
 lin was elected captain and Dick
 Mccormick was elected manager for the coming season.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

The Boyles Anchor Works has smith shop and is prepared to do high-class blacksmith and repair work Adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

FOR SALE-Purse seine boat An nie F., 42 by Ii: 20 h.p. Atlas. Price reasonable for cash See Jas. Christoe at c. w. Young Co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
SENIOR PLAY TONIGHT

DOUGLAS, May 13-A large num- Der of tickets have been sold for the High School Senior play which will be given at the Lyric Theatre tonight
 "All Mistake" is the title of the play and as the Seniors have been working hard to make it a success, an evening of real entertainment is assured. The play is scream from start to finish. Following is the cast of characters:
 Captain Abadiah Skinner ..............
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13
OLD MAGAZINES WANTED

Old magazines for distribution to camps and canneries are wanted by the Juneau Public Library.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

he had last Winter. He plans to be gone some time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

THE EM plItE'S chtssiIieds pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-05-13

l'hnne 1t [" The Empire. No. 374.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-25
ROYAL THEATRES
BIC PROGRAM
"The Squaw Man" Expected
to Please Large Number Of
Patrons OF Film Plays

That Cecil b. DE Miles modern
version of Edwin Milton Royle's IA
nous stage play. was a difficult" pic
ture to make. is the assurance of those
who worked upon the production,
which will be shown In all its COM
pleteness at h Royal theatre Friday
and Saturday.
All of Mr. DE Miles pictures are
difficult" because they must be as
nearly perfect as skill, application, art
and industry can make them. And
anything that is worth while usually
presents difficulties. AS far as hat
goes, every Aircraft or Paramount
picture is difficult" There Is no
haphazard method employed in their
making. They must measure up to a.
standard and that standard is on
stantly being advanced
The Squaw Man" however, may
have presented greater problems than
the majority, because il is a produc-
tion of greater magnitude. with a
large cast of unusual calibre, with
the necessity for striking sets and
wonderful extTior scenes, and withal
an attention to detail, technical n
artistic, that meant hours of study
over man scenes and much prepara-
tory work.
But ii was "shot" in it's entirety and
is declared to be a work of art. How
far it surpasses the first screen pro-
duction of the play. the public will
have a chance to see. Mr.. De Mile
believes it will show as few produc-
ions can, the immense advance that
has been made over the pictures OF
three or four years ago. The leading
roles are in the hands of Elliott Dex-
ter, Ann Little, Katherine Macdonald,
Theodore Roberts n others.