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The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08

Press, sees a great future for the or
ganization.
mot that Northfeld is more gos-
slpy than any other town In the
world" said he. Gossip is an or
spring of envy. 1t Is natural for
women to be envious, but 1t is true
that men are also moved that way
on occasions.
ut occurs to me we should give
our neighbors the benefit of the
doubt.
why lift the eyebrow II neigh.
bor's wife has new paradise plume
very likely 1t is an old one and
was not smuggled.
'Why shrug ones shoulder IL some
bank officer appears In new motor
car-very likely be mortgaged his
house to get it instead of stealing the
money from the bank.
"Why look critically at your neigh
Dor II he has red nose-very likely
II is from sunburn snnd mot from tip.
pling.
"We'll try to make this little town
gossip free. and IL the outside world
wishes to take up the plan. I'm In
favor Of pushing It,"
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08
Is Hard Hit
by Coal Famine

you go round and round all the prob
lens which are causing strikes
throughout the country-dear living.
lack of raw materials, transports,
dear foreign money, and you always
get back to coal. Without coal there
are no industries. without industries
there are no exports. without exports
there is no money. And so 1t goes on.
Discomfort with economic conditions
is general, yet Italy has no coal at
home and no transports to go and
fetch 1t from America. where she
could get 1t cheaper than anywhere
else
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08

"14-Blueprints showing particulars
Of designs of various ships.
"15-Standard form of E. r. G. con-
tract for ship construction.
Upon receipt of your request we
will forward you copies as desired by
you"
Many Colleges Respond.
The University of Pennsylvania,
Columbia university. Harvard univer-
sity, Cornell university. University of
Michigan. Boston Institute of Technoi-
ogy, Princeton university, Yale univer-
sity, Drexel institute. Philadelphia |;
Webb academy. New York city; La
fayette university, Bethlehem. Pa. |;
Pratt institute, Brooklyn. n. Y; Le-
high university, Easton, Pa; Stevens
institute, Hoboken. n. j.. and the Car
negie Institute of Technology. Pitts
burgh. Pa, sent In requests for the
data.
Herbert l.. Seward, assistant pro-
fessor of mechanical engineering at
Sheffield Scientific School, Yale uni
versity, wrote:
81 would be very glad indeed to re-
ceive the 10 items you mention. We
are planning and developing courses
in marine engineering and this ma
terial seems very appropriate
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08
War ShipbuiIding Loss
Is Billion and Half

Washington. The United
States will have to write Off on
its books loss of approximate
ly 81 500. 900, 900 on account of Its
merchant shipbuilding program.
1t was said by congressman ia
miliar with the merchant ma
rine problems that confronted
this country at the beginning Of
the war, and the herculean
efforts made by the government
>during the war to supply the
needed ships.
Had the war lasted another
year the advantages and bene-
fits of this wonderful effort and
vast outlay of money would
have been clearly apparent to
ALL" commented Representative
Alexander. former chairman of
the house merchant marine
committee.
Alexander is assisting in shap-
ing a permanent national mer-
chant shipping policy and in
fashIoning legislation that will
guide the country in Its future
handling of the great fleet of
merchant ships 1t now owns and
may continue to own for some
years to come.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08
He Makes Sirup, but
Disposition Is Sour.

San Francisco. Theodore
Hazenkamp. chemist for the
Berkeley Sirup works. once
locked his wife, Mrs. Gertrude
Hazenkamp. in closet and took
advantage of her Imprisonment
to break every dish in the
house, according to the divorce
suit filed by Mrs. Hazenkamp In
the superior court.
Her complaint alleged that
when her daughter. Lille. asked
Hazenkamp to release her moth
er from the closet he answered
by knocking her down the stairs.
Mrs. Hazenkamp alleges that
her husband told her she was
not fit to associate with his ac-
quaintances. For long periods,
she charges. he refused to speak
to her.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08
His Complaint.

Say, looky yur." began citizen of
the Sandy Mush region. entering the
Palace drug store In Tumlinvllle. You
fellers sold me this yur rat p'izon last
week, and three or four Of my children
got hold OF the box and EFT up right
smart of the stuff. 1t didn't pear to
damage 'em none. and I'll be logged
II / don't believe I've been swindled." !"
Judge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08
TOWN TRIES TO
UPROOT GOSSIP
Unique League Is Formed In
Massachusetts to Fight
the Practice.

Northfield. Mass.-The first anti
gossiping league of the world has
been organized In this beautiful vii
lage national No-Gossip day is
proposed.
The no-gossip league Is unique. 1t
has no constitution. no bylaws, no
officers. no dues. Yet the founder
and organizer. F. Amber WeIch. ed
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08
Lady Of Distinction.

Is recognized by the delicate fascinat.
ing influence Of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores,
followed by a busting with Cuticurn
Talcum Powder usually means a clear.
sweet, healthy skin.-Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08
Found Lost safe and s2s, 900.

San Francisco.-Ten years ago Il. G.
Mccormick of this city lost his Office
safe, containing between $4,000 and
$4,000 In bonds. The safe failed to
follow him when he moved. Recently
an attorney came upon strong box
hat no key would fit. A locksmith
opened 1t and revealed the missing
,onds-
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08
Mlstsk. In verd,et

Portland. Ore.--when Judge Dayton
read the verdict the jurors jumped
to their feet and objected. They had
signed mot guilty" verdict by mis-.
tnke.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08
Sensational Arrest Of eIuebeard.

Sensational Arrest Of BIuebeard.
Landru was arrested In Paris, where
he was living under the name of Gull
let. Two detectives entered his home
on pretense of being eager to purchase
his automobile. Once they were In
side, they seized and handcuffed Ian
dru and told him he was under arrest.
Shouting and screaming and trying to
tear off the handouts. he protested
against the arrest.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08
Japs Improxina Harbor..

Japanese harbor improvements In
Kobe and Moji are being undertaken
to the ai-otnt of S19oO0.o0a.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08
All Sound.

-Is your husband sound sIeeper7"
''Is he7 You Just ought to hear him
snore"
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08

theory that Landru used tar with coal
to create a fire sufficiently hot to con-
gump hOdfpS
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-08-08

Mrs. Ethel Parks is in charge Of the
financial department of the democratic
national committee. She studied Law
before entering politics.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01
FIRST COUNTY
TAKING BROAD
VIEW. OE ROADS
b No Other Way Have Rural Com.
munities Led In Movement
for Definite Routing.

Not since Illinois voted 100000
600 for the building Of hard roads
have the rural people of any other
county than Rock Island taken the
initiative in unifying sentiment in
the community in favor Of definite
routes. The meeting and banquet
to take place in Rock Island Dec. II
under the auspices Of residents Of
the two opposite ends OF the coun-
ty will be the first demonstration Of
its kind.
Representative James A. Steven
OF Chicago, member of the state
legislature and leader in the road
improvement movement, is author
ity for this statement. He made it
to Supervisor w. H. Schillinger Of
Rock Island, member Of the sub
committee arranging for the ban
quet. Mr.. Steven has promised to
be one Of the speakers. He says
the effect of the meeting is bound
- be Of benefit all around and he
will be glad to use his good Offices
In prevailing upon the state high
way commission to route hard
roads in this county in the man
ner that the people Of the county
agree upon.
Expect to Seat 800.
It Is expected that 300 will take
part in the banquet. In addition
to representatives Of the municipal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01
FameSS Kills
$1,000 Yearly

It Is estimated that over $1,000 persons
have died each year in the past decade
long before their allotted span Of life,
through the effects Of excessive fairness.
Any 0verstout man or woman 10 carrying
an!t INA 'SRo,y TT ing
body. The heart. that delicate human
apparatus, becomes congested. In numer-
Gus cases there arc dangerous gatherings
Of pscked.in fat around the throat.
stomach, liver and other delicate parts.
h' = :S.p ss
mental collapse and other disorders. for
obesity il irritating. Cases Of heart
foiIsrs. apoplexy, sunstroke. etc. are Ire.
quent causes Of premsture death; Fat
persons are particularly victims Of acci-
dents and arc more liable than healthy.
slender persons to death from influenza,
pneumonis and other severe ailments.
II you are ossrstout you should know It 70 truly
good many years before natural old Is. simply
because you do not smsncipets yourself frm ths
burden q unhealthy. unsishtly fat Moreover.
sssodes: also your ' appsarancs ' shoud BECOME
fuiiy sueosssfni method Of Weight reduction Enovn
dr.esc. .IsS 4. =. q 81 q tosein. 4Rs
thyroid q othsr such drastic inrsdisos. no
strenuous s1srcisss. no starvation: indssd. you
may eat an you nssd: .Ths korsin aystsm I:
b physicians. 4 reliable sslf-tresment
By reducing now you may expect greater
commitment. happiness. increased mental
and physical efficiency. better health and
. longer life. Be fair to yourself and
those. who ere dear to you'll Surprise
everybody with your renewed vigof, Vi
vacity enA surprisingly superior person
atty. O. ~ u kerds (thessssy korein
system II in each pkge.) ct the drug store
without delay: or II more convenient.
send 800 CASH stamps Or money order
e Ko,sip O. Hx'ce. Station :. Ne"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01
LOSE CANDY IN
FIRE AT STORE


Fire and smoke caused several
hundred dollars Of damage at the
Palace confectionery, 1897 Second
avenue, at 1850 o'clock Saturday
night.
Practically the entire damage
was done by smoke to interior dec
orations, stocks Of ice cream, con-
fectionery and cigars.
The fire started as the result Of
a defective chimney. When smoke
first began to appear in the build
ing the proprietor searched for the
blaze but could not flnd any fire.
He called the IRE department and
Chief August Schmidt and one fire.
man went to the confectionery With
two large cans Of chemicals.
Use Chemicals.
Chief Schmidt went into the base
ment and soon located q small blaze
close to the chimney, which had
burned through the floor. The heat
broke one of the mirrors Just above
the fire and the smoke was pouring
into the room above in big clouds.
However, the blaze was soon ex-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01

II
governments. commercial and other
organizations Of the three cities on
this side Of the river. many firms
have been asked to send delegates
and outside communities all the
way from Morrison to Aledo are
being invited to take part. The
object is to line up as many people
as possible for the Edgington route
to Aledo and the Rock river valley
route into Whiteside county.
In addition to Mr.. Steven there
will be many other speakers. Rep
resentatives Werts, Wells and Abb
hey and, Senator Carlson. repre-
senting the Thirty-third district, in
the legislature are expected to take
part in the program.
The banquet will begin at 6
o'clock in the evening for the
greater convenience Of business
men. 1t will be served by the
ladies Of the Eastern Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01
ia EGGS A DAY NOW
INSTEAD OF Is A DAY
That Means About sos Extra Income
Per Month for Mrs. Ropp.

IT have 200 hens, including late pull:
lets not old enough to lay, and had
been getting. % to 80 eggs day.
Then I tried Don Sung in the feed,
and am now getting l07 to ia eggs
. day."-Mrs. Essie B. Ropp, 4. K. z,
Titles, Ind.
Mrs. Ropp got this increase Of I
dozen q day in the middle OF winter.
At SO cents a dozen, 80 days q month,
this makes sos extra income month.
The Don Sung for her 200 hens cost
her about $3.50 per month. You cen
see how well it paid her, and wen
guarantee it will pay you.
Give your hens Don Sung and watch
results for one month. # you don't
And that it pays for itself and pay.
you a good profit besides, tell US and
your money will be promptly refunded.
Don Sung Chinese for egg-layinR)
works directly on the egg:laying or
cans, and is also . splendid tonic. II
is easily given in the feed, improves
the hens health, makes her stronger
and more active in any weather, anc
Try Don Sung for 80 days and Il Il
doesn't get you the eggs, no mattel
how cold or wet the weather, YOU
money will b refunded by return
mail. Get Don Sung from your drug
rist or poultry remedy dealer or sent
30 cents for ! package by mail pre-
maid. Burrell- Digger Co, 284 Column
bia. Bldg, Indianapolis. Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01
.doNDAY-rHE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS DECEMBER /, 1919.

to the severity Of the weather, the
meeting was considered one Of the
best that has yet been held. The
leader was William Smith and
speakers were e. B. McKown, Har-
~ Shifter and N. G. white. Hood
brothers of Moline furnished spe-
cial music.
Reports from the various
churches in regard to the move
ment for gospel teams which the
mems club is sponsoring show that
several teams are being organized.
These teams will 60 to any church.
or group Of people, in Rock Island
or within a radius Of several miles,
to speak. Five requests for gospel
teams to speak this week have al
ready been received at the Y. NJ.
C. A.
Churches are asked to commun-
icate with Secretary A. D. Her
mann at the Y. M. C. A. as soon as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01
GOODS WORTH $50
LOOT OF THIEVES
AT SUTLEY GARAGE

Harry Sutley's garage, GA For
tieth street. Rock Island, was en-
tered by burglars Saturday night.
Tires, tools, tubes and other ar
ticles were stolen. The missing
goods are valued at $50.
Presenting that burglars read
the newspapers, Mr.. Sutley served
notice on persons who enter his
garage with burglarous intentions,
through the press this morning as
follows: you can tell them" he
said, that l am going to shoot and
shoot to kill" Sutley purchased q
gun and evidently means what he
says
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01

tinguished by use Of chemicals.
After the fire had been extinguish-
ed hole was located In the CHM
ney through which q tiny flame had
ignited the flooring. The smoke
and gas spoiled q large amount OF
candy and other articles. The
building is owned by Carl ]. Muel-
Ter, ma-.ager Of the New Harper
hotel. Peter N. Caras is proprietor
Of the, candy store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01

his name is placed on our waiting list This
is the only method that will get him car
And if by chance we should be fortunate
enough to get in shipments which would en-
able us to give him earlier than Spring deliv-
cry, he ought to thank his lucky stars.
No one should let finances stand in his
way. Wehave new and easy payment plan
that is dandy, and everybody can now af-
ford Ford.
We will be glad to explain this payment
plan to any one who will stop in or phone,
but in the meantime, he who is interested
should lose no time getting his name on our
waiting list. Speed counts here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01
SUNDAY CLUB FOR
MEN AT Y. M. G. A.
ELECTS OFFICERS

The election Of officers to head
the Sunday afternoon mems club
was one of the features of yester-
days meeting at the Y. NJ. C. A
Following the report Of the COM
mittee on nominations, the follow
ing were chosen to head the organ
izati0n:
President-Ralph Haverstick.
First vice president Joseph
Wilmer.
Second vice president - o. l.
Smith.
Secretary-A. D. Hermann.
Treasurer-E. B. McKown.
Though the attendance at the
meeting yesterday was small, due
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01
THINGS STIRRING
AT FIUME AGAIN

Belgrade, Dec. 1.-Great activity
prevails at Fiume. A destroyer left
there Saturday presumably for
lara, according to the Serbian
press bureau. The merchant YES
sci Adria followed with 1000 shock
troops.
Reports from Fiume stated that
Admiral" Rizzo, commander Of the
'd'Annunzio fleet there, has gone on
board a destroyer and purposes &C.
cupying Sebenico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01
STOCK SALESMAN
FOR PAN COMPANY
IN $4,000 BONDS

Chicago, ILL.,. Dec. III. S. Wigle,
of Spokane, WASH, head stock
salesman for the Pan Motor COM
pany, was ordered held to the
grant, jury in bonds of $4,000 by
Federal Judge Lands today on q
charge of perjury. Wigle is one OF
the defendants Of the company Oil
trial to defend charges of using
the mails to defraud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01
PACKING HOUSE
EMPLOYEES GET 10
PER CENT MORE

Chicago. ILL.,, Dec. 1.-Unskilled
laborers employed by stockyards
packing firms in Chicago, Kansas
City, st. Louis. Denver. Omaha and
other western cities are granted an
increase in wages of about 10 per
cent by an award made today by
Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler.
arbitrator. The increases are ef-
fective beginning today and anect
about Is per cent Of packing house
employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01

so that now the Ford Motor Co. will ship cars
only on signed buyers orders for delivery as
soon as possible, without guarantee as to
price or delivery.
This forces us to announce that we can no
longer accept orders for Spring delivery.
Orders placed with us now for delivery as
soon as possible are the only ones that can be
considered, as such orders are the only ones
that we can hope to get delivery on.
Don't think for one moment that person
can put off placing an order until next Spring
and then expect to get a car It is absolutely
necessary to place the order at once so that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01

their gospel teams are ready for
work. Communities or organixa-
tions desiring teams to conduct
services are also asked to notify
Mr.. Hermann.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01

In Morocco, II a bridegroom is
not pleased with his bride he has
q right to return her to her father
father within three months with
the price originally paid for her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01

In China 1t is the custom to
drink wines hot. The thrifty
Chinese believe that heated wine
intoxicates more expeditiously than
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01

In Japanese towns nearly all the
cooking is done in public ovens,
maintained at convenient places, at
a moderate cost to patrons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01

The muscular power Of the flea
10 80 great that it can leap q dis
lance Of 200 times its own length.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-01

they figure on getting a Ford car next Spring
and withhold their order until that time
because placing an order then will not get
them Ford for Spring, or even early Sum-
mer. Why? Because the abnormal raw
material and labor conditions, which are
known to every one, are hampering produc-
ton to such an extent that the Ford Motor
Company's struggle against an overwhelm-
ing demand has reached crisis and the COM
ing shortage of Ford cars will be much great
er than it is now.
On top Of this the price Of steel is going up,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-11-21

Estate OF Charles NJ. Daily, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned. administrator OF the es-
tate of Charles Nj Daily, deceased, TO
the creditors OF and all persons haN-
ing claims against the said deceased.
to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers. within four t4l months al
ter the first publication of this not
ice to the said administrator at his
office, 32l Idaho building. Boise.
Ada County. Idaho. this being the
place fixed for the transaction OF
the business OF said estate,
Dated November is. 1919,
WILLIAM &. DUNBAR.
Administrators OF the Estate Of Char
les NJ Daily, deceased. 2s-at
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-11-21
EMMITT PFOST

Sheriff OF Ada County, Idano.
Dated Oct 81, 1918. 2g-4t
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-11-21
Catarrh Cannon he CURED

with Local. APPLICATIONS. a. they
cannot reach the seat 81 the disease.
cRtaTrh - a local disease. greatly In.
fiuenced hy constitutional conditions. and
In order 20 cure u you must take an
internal remedy Halls CRtarrh MSdi.
cine ia taken Internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of tiss
system Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed hg enc Of tho best physicians
IN this country for years. Il - com
ppsed 81 Some 81 the best tonics known,
combined With some Ok the best biDod
purifiers The perfect combination 81
ire ingredients N HAIRS CataTrh Medi-
results in catarrhal conditions send Tor
testimonials fFae
" q CHENEY d co. Props. Toledo. o.
All Druggists Ne
Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1919-11-21

In the District Court of the Third
Judicial District of the State of Id
aho, in and for the County of Ada.
John Driscoll, Plaintiff, VS. William
S. Young and Ethel A. Young, his
wife, Ross Garrison and Clara M.
Garrison, his wife, defendants.
Notice of Sheriff's Sale
Under and by virtue of an order
of sale issued out of the District
Court Of the Third Judicial District
of the State Of Idaho, in and for the
County of Ada, in that certain action
wherein John Driseoll is plaintiff
and William S. Young and Ethel A.
Young, his wife, Ross Garrison and
Clara M. Garrison, his wife, are de-
PENDANTS, pursuant to and upon GER
tain judgment and decree made and
entered by said court in said action
on the 27th day of October, 1918,
in favor of the said plaintiff ana
against each and all of said defend
ants, by which said Judgment and de-
cree it is adjudged that there is due
and owing said plaintiff the sum of
Five Hundred Nine and 12-100 dol
| lars lawful money of the United
States of America, together with in
terest thereon at the rate Of seven
per cent per annum from the date of
said decree, and directing the sale of
the property hereinafter described
for the satisfaction of said amounts.
together with sheriff's costs, rees.
commissions and disbursements on
said sale, and which said order of
sale was duly executed ana attesteq
on the 81 day of October, 1919, ana
directed to the Sheriff of said Ada
| County, and to me, as sucn sheriff.
delivered, and under ana by virtue OF
the said judgment and decree | am
commanded to sell at public auction
the following described real property,
to-wit:
Lots l, 2, 3, 4, and 6, Block )
OF Williams Addition to Meridian
Ada County, Idaho, as the same are
Z, plated and recorded in the Office OF
the Recorder of said Ada County
together with the tenements. hered-
itaments and appurtenances there.
unto belonging or in anywise apper.
tanning.
| Notice is therefore given that or
the 25th day of November, 1919. al
the hour of CD Three O'Clock D. M
on said day, at the front door OF IN,
County Court House in Boise CITY
Ada County, Idaho, l will, in obedi
enee to the said decree and said orde,
OF sale, sell the above described prop,
erty at public auction, or so mneF
thereof as may be necessary to satisf,
the said amounts, found due saic
plaintiff in said decree, together witt
the interest thereon and the costs an1
expenses of sale. to the highest bid
der for lawful money of the Unite
States of America.
EMMlTT PFOST
Sheriff OF Ada County, Idano.
Dated Oct. 81, 1919. pa