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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-28


prolonged mastication. Aside from
lotions or other external applica-
tons to relieve itching there is no
remedy for the redness itself. A
powder consisting of one part cam
phor, two parts zinc oxide and
three parts oornstarch is useful
provided it be impalpable; that is
so fine that it cannot be felt be-
tween the thumb and finger.
Questions and Answers.
This Is Not For US have nice
dark eyelashes but would like TO
incease their length.
Answer-Piffle, piffle, little fiirt;
let EN- be as first they vert.
Knee TaPping-Kindly tell me
why, when undergoing physical ex-
animation, ones knees are tapped
with the little mallet or the hand
of the examiner? What does it in
dictate when ones legs jump when
the keen tendon is tapped?
Answer - It indicates good
health. Tapping the tendon below
the kneecap causes a reflex muscle
action of the thigh muscles, which
makes the leg kick out. This indi-
Gates a normal spinal cord condi-
ton.
Benzine Poisoning-Is there any
danger in inhaling the fumes of
benzine used in cleaning a print
ing press in a stoVe-heated four
room fiat some seven hours a day?
/ get a severe headache from it..
MRS. M. H.
Answer-the effect is similar to
unnatural gaiety, followed by de-
preston, headache, clouded men
talhy. 'Naptha jag" is the name
given this in some dry cleaning
establishments. Proper ventila-
ton would avert the danger. Chren-
ic benzine tor gasoline) poisoning
from daily inhalation of fumes,
produces anemia, malnutrition, dis
turbance of digestion and nervous
arrangements. In nearly every in
stance natural or artificial yeHti-
lation prevents such poisoning.
Fifty Points Too High-Piease
tell me whether a blood pressure
of $50 points is too high for a man
"A years old There is nothing the
matter with me. 1 am a shoe
dealer. ID. j.
Answer-It is about fifty points
too high. Possibly there is some
thing the matter with your habits,
your mode of life.
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Questions and AnsMers.

This Is Not For US have nice
dark eyelashes but would like to
incease their length.
Answer-Piffle, pifle, little fiirt;
let EN- be as first they vert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-28

BY WALTER JOSEPH DELANEY
tCopyright. 1919, by Western News
paper Union).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-28

Dear Mrs. Thompson: Would
you please publish the addresses OF
one or more film companies? ~
MICKEY. n.
You can find all the addresses
you want in any movie magazine.
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22
thoroughbred Jersey Bull. Z
Season ST. so at Gate.
1921 Joe Barbee, -.
Markets.

Louisville, Jan. 20 - Cattle-Prime
export steers s15.OO@l6. 5o;heavy ship
ing l3(9.15 90; light SO @13: heifers $50
r. fat cows 50 OO011. medium SIPS
O.; cutters Sc. 5O@7.; Gamers s6.OO@6 so
bulls 7.OO@1O.: feeders So. OO@l2;stock-
ers $500 to SlO5O choice mjlch COWS
s1000l35; medium S65@lOO; common
S45(d65.
Calves-Recaipts 159 head. The mar
ket 500 lower. Best veals $l5. 5O(013 90
medium S@l2. SOC; common 5@8c
Hogs-Receipts 3,123 head. Prices
on all grades steady except light pigs,
which sold sl25 lower than Friday
best hogs 100 lbs. 1910 to 1910; pigs
$50 down S11Cd14.5O: throwOuts Sl4.
| Sheep and Lambs Receipts, so head
no changes were noted in prices; best
sheep s8OO68 80, bucks 81. Odown;best
lambs sI4(d15; seconds $9@13 Culls,
sS@9.
Country 35(d37c 10
Eggs-FreSh, case count not solo
candled SIC to SEC
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22
Las Animas, Colo.

Editor News:
AS my subscription to your paper
expires in few days, am enclosing
check for $500 TO keep my name on
the News mailing list for another
year. We are located in a busy little
city in southeastern Colorado in the
irrigated section of the Arkansas val
ley. 1t is surrounded by fine farming
lands, sugar beets, alfalfa and wheat
are the principles crops.
1t is unusually cold here this win
ter. On New Years morning it was
20 degrees below zero,
There has been snow on the ground
since Dec. 10Th, but is melting fast
today, as it is much warmer.
Mrs. Hurt and myself are well sat
isfed here and 1 feel confident L will
regain my health. Am feeling much
better than when came here, three
months ago.
Wishing the News and all its read
ers prosperous 1919.
am, yours very Truly,
H. A. Hurt
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22
Big Fire.

Just as we 60 to press g. telephone
message informs us that GrinStead g.
Co.'S poultry building Lebanon, burn
ed last night, $500 worth of poultry
destroyed, and all the buildings The
total loss will probably be $75, 900.
The Company will seek new quarters
and continue in business.
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22
Surprise Dinner.

A great surprise was experienced by
Mr.. Sylvester Bennett last Thursday,
when coming home at noon he found
the house filled with his many friends
and the table loaded with everything
good to eat.
Mr.. Bennett is so years old and is
hearty and in good health
After dinner was served the remain
der of the day was spent in converse
Uion and listening to good music and
singing. One Preeent.
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22

Supplementary history of Adair
county starts this week, on the second
page Of this paper Persons who want
to keep up with this interesting his
tory should not miss an issue It will
run for some time.
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22

S, NJ. Burdette bought sixteen extra
good work mnles in Washington and
Marion county, last week. Among
them are some nicely matched teams
sorrell's, greys, bays and blacks, cost
from s12O to S215 each.
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22
Local II g WIS
Tobacco Seed
Pure Burl.y Seed, both Red and
White, of the best varieties known.
Adair County News.

The liver loses it's activity al times
and needs help. HERBINE is an eff
fective liver stimulant. 1t also puri-
fieS the bowels, strengthens digestion
and restores strength, vigor and cheer
full spirits. Sold by PAUL. Drug Co
Adv
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22

Mary West, d seven year old daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs W M. West, of
Pellyton, died few days ago, a vic
tim of pneumonia
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22

Heartburn, indigestion or distress
of the stomach is instantly relieved
by HERBINE. IT forces the badly
digested food out of the body and re-
stores tone in the stomach and bowels
Sold by PAUL Drug Co. Adv
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22

r G. Dixon, OF Casey Creek, is
erecting a handsome new residence
on his farm.
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22
Personals.

oCbOI oil OOyS VI Ac-@O WYNN
Mrs e. E. Spiller left for Der home,
Brady, Texas, last week.
Mr.. B f Merkly, Campbellsville,
was here a day or two ago.
Mr, Arnold Holt, Cam pbellsville,
was in this city recently.
Mr.. R. l.. Faulkner, OF CampbellS-
vile, was here few days since.
Mr. R. B. Dillon, of Breeding, made
a business trip to Cincinnati last
week.
Mr.. D. M. Moore accompanied Mr..
Ernest Harris to Louisville Ind Indi-
ana.
Mr.. T. W, Buchanan, of the Buch-
anan Lyon Co, spent last Thursday
in Columbia.
Mr.. W. P. Nunnally, Horse Cave,
made his regular trip to Columbia a
few days since.
Mr.. Sam Bottoms of Campbellsville,
was here last Wednesday, en- route to
Russell Springs.
Mrs. A. o. Taylor, who was quite
sick several days of last week, has
about recovered.
A. W. Cheek a leading farmer and
citizen of the Casey Creek vicinity
was in town last week.
Miss Sallie Diddle is visiting at the
home of her brother, Mr.. J. A. Did
die, Logan county
Mr., Byron Montgomery, who is on
duty at Fairfield, KY, spent Sunday
with his family, this place.
Mr.. Delmer Burton, son of Mr.,
Frank Burton, is at home, on short
furlough, from Camp Mills, N. Y.
MIR. Barksdale Hamlett, editor Of
The News, made business trip to
Louisville and Frakfort last week.
Mr.. R. C. Warren, of Jacksonville,
brother OF Mrs Hoskins Stapp, is
spending few weeks in Columbia.
Gen. Jas Garnett, of Louisville, was
here last Saturday, looking after some
business and meeting his many
friends
Messrs. Geo. W. Whitlock and R. e,
Wilson, Campbellsville. called to see
the Columbia grocerymen few days
ago.
Mr.. r. E. Tandy left last week, or
a prospecting tour for farm. HI
expected to visit jefferson and Boone
counties.
Miss Sallie Fields many friend
would be glad to again see her out
She has been suffering with seati
pains for several weeks
DR.. James Menzies and family re
Gently spent delightful visit at tn
home of Mrs. MenZies' father, 81
Kinnaird, Metcalfe, county.
SIR. S. A. Russell, of the Lebanon
bar, made a professional visit TO CO
lumbia last week. He was accompant
ed by Mr.. Dick Abel, also of Lebanon
Mesdames w. HI. Wilson and V.Su
livan, of Campbellsville, accompanie
by Miss Lola Gentry, of Madisonvill
came over from C-Ville Wednesda.
! spending few hours here.
Mr.. Sam Shreve, of this place, VII
has been employed in Louisville, fl
sometime, was reported to be DANCE
J ously ill last Thursday, suffering wit
q a rising in his head. His family
4 with him.
Messrs J. + PatteSon and H.
8 Feese finished all they wanted to do ;
Lynch, Harlan county, and returnt
4 home last Monday night week. Tht
reported that the mountains wei
z covered with snow and palice boar
q houses were scarce
1 Mr.. Geo. Yates, of Bowling Gree
who travels for the sale of overall
the factory being at Hopkfnsville, wi
here few days ago. takings order!
Mr.. Yates is a son of the late ].
] Yates, who was native of Gradyvill
and he has many relatives and frienC
in Adair county.
The Adair County news., 1919-01-22

More dwelling houses are needed il
Columbia.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08
ALLIES IN CONTROL
 ALONG CASPIAN SEA
Naval Forces, ombatting Bolshevil1i Are Under Command of
 British Officers.

London, March 7.-Naval forces under British command now dominate the situation in the Caspian sea, ac- cording to official information se- cured by Reuters Ltd.
 For some months past there have been British naval forces on this sea the official account states. They were originally sent to prevent tho Bol- sheviki from dominating the situa- tion. This naval force seized certain armed steamers which now are man ned by Russian crews which marched up by land from Mesopotamia with a British force as a nucleus. These steamers are commanded by British naval officers.
 The original Russian notilla in the Caspian, it is added, consisted of two &unboats, two dispatch vessels and three steamers. These have also just been taken over by the British Rus sian naval forces.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08
REST OF 27TH IS
 NOW ON WAY HOME
Three Transports Leaving France To- day Arc Bringing. All of New
 YOrk's Fighters.

Washington, March S.-Departure If three transports bringing prac- tcally all remaining units of the 27th division was announced today by the var department.
 The transport America, due at New E 0rk March 13, is bringing the 104th, 105th and 106th field artillery regi-
 cents, and casual companies of Pennsylvania and New Jersey troops. pn' the America arc Brig. Generals George A. Wingate, commanding the 52d field artillery brigade. and Ed ward A. Kregcr, whose appointment us acting judge advocate general was recently announced.
 The Mount Vernon. also due at New York March 13, is bringing 20 "asual com panies for various states and 500 sick and wounded. Included pn the casuals is Brig. Gen. James D. (;lcnnan.
 The Argentina is due at New York March 16 with casual companies for "}%rt different states.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08
ALL IN READINESS
 FOR TOWN MEETING IS Mill Tax Rate Enough Unless
 Schools Demand More BARATTIER0 NATURALIZED
Berlin Boy Scouts Win---Mrs. John E. Smith Gives Tallx-SO Does School Superintendent-Oth Items Of Interest.

With the board of finance all in readiness to give it's final report, all preparations are complete for the town meeting which is to take place Monday evening. The board of finance reports that a 16 mill rate is sufficient to cover the budget but should the new school appropriation he considered, the rate will in all probability have to be raised.
 The school board as yet has not sent in it's mid-year report, but the opinion expressed by many o the citizens is that the question will be referred to a special town meeting.
 Is Now U. $. Citizen.
 Thomas Barattiero who for the past nine years has been one of the most prominent business men of Berlin has been given his naturalization pa pers by the United States district court at Hartford. MT. Barattiero is a native of Naples, Italy, having come to this country in 1907. He se- cured employment in a brick yard and later opened a shoe repairing shop on New Britain avenue, Hartford. From there MT. Barattiero came to New Britain and was put in charge of q leather wholesale house on Commer- cial street. After a few months at this business he opened a small con- fectionery and shoe repairing store on Dammon's hill. At the present time he. is the proprietor of the Berlin confectionery store on Berlin street. Local Scouts Win.
 The Berlin Boy Scout basketball team defeated the Fafnir Ball Bearing team by the score of 25-12 in one Of the fastest games of the season last night. Much credit is due to Captain Howard Hall of the local team, who during the course of the game made about eight goals. William Turner also played well. Dancing followed the game, with Miss Helen McNeon's s orchestra furnishing the music.
 Gives Interesting Talk.
 At the supper and social held last evening at the Berlin Congregational church, which was given by the Motherhood club of the church to the Parents club, a very enjoyable time was had. The most interesting fea ture of the evening was a talk by Mrs. John B. Smith of Hudson street. Mrs. Smith spoke on the condition Of the sidewalks on Berlin street and told how they could be improved Iii
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08

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New Britain herald., 1919-03-08

the 34Sth division, has written home from France and notified his brother, Frank, who recently returned from France after doing active service for six months, that he has received or ders to pack up and hike toward an i authorization point. Upon his arrival at his home in Kensington a mum Der of the ex-service men of the town are planning to give him a big welcome party. John Tarditte, father of the young soldiers, was recently killed at the Su1tield and Berlin Trap Rock Quarl1es located at Beckley,
 Sells Property. The property of Herbert Goodrich 1 located on Berlin street, which has been occupied for the past number ] of years by Ebert Clark, has been , sold to Joseph Moranty of .kensing- ton. The deal was put through yes terday. Mr. Clark will move to Maple Hill where he has purchased g. new home.
 Church Notices. Services at the kensington Congre- gational church will be conducted at 10:45; Sunday school will be at 12 and the Christian Endeavor will meet at 5:30. All members of the society are urged to be present at this meet ing.
 Mass tomorrow morning at St. Paurs church will be celebrated by Rev. J. c. Brennan, pastor, at 10 o'clock. Sunday school will follow.
 Services at the Berlin Congrega- tonal church will be conducted by Rev Samuel A. F'isl1e at 1O:45. Sum- day school will be at 12 and the Christian Endeavor will meet at 6:30
 At the Methodist church at East Berlin tomorrow morning visiting minister will conduct the services Sunday school will follow the sermon and the EpWorth league will meet at 7 o'clock.
 At the Sacred Heart church of East Berlin mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Sunday school will follow mass,
 Services at the Kensington Methc- dist church will be conducted by Rev. Lounsbury at 10:45 o'clock. Sunday school will follow the sermon.
 BerIin Briefs.
 George Corr, who was recently dis charged from the Naval Reserve force after 2 months service, has gone to work al the Stanley works.
 Rev. and Mrs. Carleton Hazen, who have been visiting relatives in Ner- mont, have returned to their home in Kensington.
 A large crowd attended the dance and social given last night at the Berlin Grange hall under the aus pices of the Triangle club, The dance will be repeated next Friday evening.
 Henry c. Mildrum of East Merlin was rendered a surprise party last evening at his home. A large num- Der of guests were present and an en- joyable evening was spent
 Julius Collins. who has been i'll at his home on Hudson street, is slowly recovering
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08

prayer and sermon suitable for Amer icanization day at 10:45. Sunday school at 12 o'clock. Evening prayer and sermon with a special Lenten preacher, Rev. pr. Williams of South hgton, at 7 D. m.
 The Redeemcr's GA. NJ. F. Zion) church. Morning worship and ser mon at 10:45. Sunday school at 12:30. Memorial service in honor of Theodore Roosevelt at 730 D. m. Rev Osmond IT. Brown of St. Mon ica's church of Hartford will preach Mrs. George Brown will read a, brief paper.
 Baptist Church-Rev. Lyman g. Johnson, D. D.. of New Britain, will Young Peoples service at p. m. Song service at ' D. m.
 Brief Items.
 Miss Vera Hawkins of Glastonbury is visiting with friends in Plainville.
 James McNally is spending a fur tough at his home in Plainville. He is stationed at 8 hospital at White Plains, N. Y, and does not expect to receive his discharge for several months.
 The Holy Name society of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy will meet tomorrow evening at o'clock. tion in the church at 7:30 and Rev.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08
NOt;cr.

The annual meeting of the stock holders Of The American Hardware corpora ton will be held at the office of the P. &- r. Corbin division, Park street, New Britain, Conn. on Friday. March 14th. 1919, at o'clock, D. I'll.
 To consider the annual report of the directors of the corporation.
 To elect a board of directors for the ensuing year.
 To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting. The transfer books will close March 9th and remain closed until March 18th inclusive.
 For the Directors
 II. C. M. THOMSON, President
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08
Drink EEaDff SurrenderS to TESCUNl

drink habit destroy all taste for Whis1ey. ale, beer or other alcoholic ssi1nulants, as thousands of wives and mothers testify It is simple home treatment that can be given secretly and is sold under a steeI-bound money refunded guarantee by Apothecaries Hall 591 Main street, and other druggistc.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08

HAVING AN AUTOMOBILE % @ @ % @ % DEFEND " PROMPTLY
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08

Henry c. Mildrum of East Merlin was rendered a surprise party last evening at his home. A large mum Der of guests were present and an en- joyable evening was spent
 Julius Collins. who has been i'll at his home on Hudson street, is slowly recovering
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08
Suits That Are Typical
 Of Spring

TAILORED MODSH 
  IA A STRAIGHT LINE TAILORED SUIT \ \ ,S1
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08


 The management of the Liberty minstrels has called a meeting and rehearsal Of the n1instrels for , o'clock Sunday afternoon at the honle of Miss Elizabeth McKeon. All mem bers are requested to be present. The minstrels will give a performance at the T. A. E. fair which is to be held at the state armory at New Britain in the near future,
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08
BERLIN STRIKE ENDS.

|er'in, March ', p. m. (By the
 >S5ocl2ted Press)-The general strike 'f Berlin will be called off tonight ne labor federation at meeting curly this evening recommended that the workmen return to work Satur- day.
New Britain herald., 1919-03-08

Father Hayes of Hartford will be the preacher.
 Letters are advertised at the post office for Mrs, r. F. Barrows and for ''The PlainviI1c Journal"
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
Too lat for Inst weekl


After long vacation the getting
together for worship and bible study
has been a great pleasure to church
people. mixed. however with sadness
in noting the vacant place made by
the death of Mr.. V. Craig who was
was always consistent in his attend
ence and interest. His passing is n
great loss TO the community and TO
the church.
The church is again saddened this
week by the news OF the death of one
OF its members. Miss Aletha Jacobs.
The Sunday school is looking for
ward to activities in the near future
American and Syrian relief day with
n special offering. II is desired that
each member OF the school shall give
something to help the Armenian child
The woman's Missionary society
held a well attended meeting last Fri
day with Mrs. w. G. Cook. II is graf
flying to note that in spite of the quar-
antine the ficnansea5Jk mtheraHh
antine the finances have been kept up
satisfactorily. The deferred praise
meeting will probably be held some
time in February.
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07
ANDERSON PLAYED FOOTBALL
AND WILSON STARTED GAME

Wesley Anderson. former Delta lad
now engaged with the bakers in
France, wrote his parents at Alamosa
regarding an interesting game of foot
ball in which he participated in
France. Following is the letter:
Dear Mother, Father and ALL
Your dear letters came yesterday, but
l did not get to read them until to.
night. as we just got back from Paris.
We played football in Paris yesterday
for the championship of the A. E. F.
1t was a tie game. 6 to 6. / played
left half back, and maybe you think
wasn't proud. Why shouldn't | be-?
President Wilson started the game
Pershing and several other high Off
GERS were present to witness the game
we were lined up Just before the
game in front of President Wilson in
our football uniforms He asked Major
Ward. who is our camp commander.
what branch of the service we belong
ed TO, an dthe major told him the field
bakers. and the President told us we
were the huskiest and healthiest look
ing bunch of chaps he ever laid eyes
on Some comp. don't you think?
There Is no reason why we shouldn't
be husky after the hell We've gone
through.
I've quite a few soUvenirs-German
rings. aerial bonmbs. helmet. bayon-
ct and a bunch of other stuff | may
leave some of IL as it will be quite
load along with my equipment l will
bring as much as can anyway
have heard that they were going
to send us to Camp Kearney when
we arrive in the states to muster us
out don't suppose we will leave
here for several months yet Yes. dad
we have rope around big Bills neck.
but don't now as I will get to yank
on 1t. but IL do you can be sure of
me yanking on II for the whole family.
Pershfng is pretty wise alright and
hard to beat ! think the allies will
iN Germany so she won't be able to
The Delta independent., 1919-02-07

in that county within two or three
years rs result OF the combined ef
forts OF the county agent and farm
bureau. A central treating station was
established and more than 200 bush
els OF seed wheat was treated this
fall by the hot-wuter method for the
purpose of obtaining n strain of di-
seasefree seed. The treated seed
was distributed among forty farmers.
Next year the wheat from the forty
treated plots will be sold ~ seed to
other farmers in the county and they