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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31
WARNING ISSUED
TO FEDERAL WAR
TAX PROFTTEERS

Persons doing business subject
to the war tax who in any way
misrepresent to the public that
their tax is more than it really is
will be prosecuted by the federal
government without warning, &C
cording to information received at
the local revenue office. The law
provides that a maximum penalty
of $1,000 fine or not more than
one years Imprisonment shall be
exacted of those found operating
in violation.
Owners of ice cream parlors
have been found to be the biggest
offenders and local proprietors
have been warned that the prac-
tice of tax prof1teering must end.
It has been found In some in
stances that ice cream dishes
which formerly were disposed of
at Is cents to the customer have
been raised to 20 cents since the
tax went into effect. This is class
ed as misrepresentation Of tax on
wares to increase prices.
Branch houses doing brokerage
business and keeping records such
as display blackboards with quo
tations thereon are held to be la
Bile to tax as brokers under a new
ruling Of the revenue department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31
CORN PLANTED
FOR SEED TEST
County. Farm Advisor Is Attempt
ing to Develop Early Vari-
ETY. From Early Ears.

Tests of seed corn from Rock
Island county farms, such as prov
ed successful last year, are to be
undertaken again this season by
Palmer r. Edgerton, county farm
advisor. The seed from II farms
last year was planted in a tract
at the county inflrmary and show
cd the possibilities of developing
an early corn from early ears.
The range of soft corn was shown
to be from az to 81 per cent. the
seed producing the ga per cent
soft grain being a development of
seven years of early selection Of
seed ears. The down corn ranged
from to 81 per cent.
This year the seed from IL diff
ferent farms will be used IN the
tests. 1t in being planted this
week.
Soy Bean Experiments,
Experiments with soy beans are
also being conducted at the county
farm by Mr.. EdRerton with view
to determining which are the best
varieties for this county. The
bean has been raised locally with
profit He has picked 10 of 81 va
riatIea for the experimental,
More soy beans have been plant
ed this year by Rock Island county
farmers than ever before, and it is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31
Wife HELD FOR
DEATH OF MATE
Analysis Showing Poison in StOm-
aeh Of Dead Leads to Arrest
is Triangle Affair.

Chicago, May 31.-Mrs. Grace
Strang, mother of four children,
was arrested yesterday on a charge
Of having murdered her husband,
Herbert, who died May Is at his
home, 4ss Lincoln place, Highland
Park.
Mrs. Strang was ordered held
without bonds In the Lake county
Jail at Waukegan following the re-
port OF Coroner's Physician Will
liam McNaily OF Chicago that the
contents OF the dead mans ston-
ach showed q considerable guam
tity OF strychnine.
81 am innocent" said Mrs.
strang, 1.-THE charge % preposter-
oaa."
"If Herbert etrang died of poi
soning somebody other than Mrs.
Strang administered it." said her
brother, William Ives of Hollywood.
of transportation of
the Chicago, North Shore and Elee-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31
YUMA

Memorial day exercises were hold At
EumA Sunday afternoon. There VIVA q
large attendance, Altar services the
graves Of the civil war and Black Hawk
veterans were decorated at the csmetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Daily OF Moline
visited Mr.. Daily's mothar Sunday.
Mrs. Barrow Is visited relatives at Eric.
Mrs. Clyde Wake entertained tho Race
Hill Aid society Wednesday afternoon.
After the business sssGion Mrs. o. L. sitviA,
Mrs. H. II. CleAvaland and J. 3. White of
Rock Island explained tha home nursing
served . nioo lunnh.
vernA AummA returned TUESDAY, after
spending . few days at Clyde Hpaid's
hnrae,
Yuma ssh6ei einaed Friday, Saturday
a basket dinner wes heid On tho grounds
everyone had Riee tiTpe.
LuGle and Norma Wainwright visited
their grandmother Saturday,
Euma Aid society met with Mrs, Coda
MuamA Thursday afternoon, There was
large attendance and a delicious
luncheon was served by the hostess
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31

trio railroad. "I shall fight this
case with all the means at my COM
mand."
Charges a Triangle.
States Attorney James G.
WEIGH of Lake county issued a
statement that Mrs. Strang had
an affair with another man and for
that reason desired to be free OF
her husband"
At his request the preliminary
hearing, convened yesterday before
Justice Leo F. Farmer at Wau-
kegan, was continued until June S
to permit the state to assemble ad-
ditional evidence.
Sheriff Elmer Green arrested
Mrs. Strang at her Highland Park
home. She was in the midst Of
Homework and was surrounded by
her four children. the oldest of
whom, Kenneth, is Is years. The
others are Donald, 10; Leonore. the
only daughter, 8, and Thomas. 4.
Strang, SO years old, and employe
for 20 years OF the Chicago. North
Shore and Electric road. had lived
the greater part Of his life in High
land Park. He was In comfortable
circumstances. He owned his own
home. He was the son Of Thomas
Strang, formerly chairman of the
board of supervisors of Lake
county.
Analysis Is First Hint.
The first intimation that the
authorities suspected his death
might not have occurred from nat
ural causes came on May Is when
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31
Act Now! Send for Free Home Plan Bo,

Nothing easier than to get this book. Just phone mail
Then look the 200 homes-pcure after pic
te with detailed description of each home Floor plans
show number and of Specifications
ering all materials Guaranteed prices Pick
home you hkehen visit and talk the matter per-
sonally Get book TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31
Settle With Treasurer.
ALEDO PERSONALS

Miss Ann Hebel, daughter of
States Attorney and Mrs. D. A.
Hebel, returned home from Au-
burn. Ill. by way Of Chicago
Thursday. Miss Hebel had been
teaching school in the downstate
city during the last year. She will
depart within few days for Cal
gary, Can, where she will join a
chautauqua circuit.
Word was received by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hebel from a son, Edmund,
who wrote that he had reached La
Platte, Neb.. on his way to Salt
Lake city. where he joins the In
land Six Ellison White chautauqua
circuit as superintendent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31
COURT URGED TO
, ACT QUICKLY ON
JAIL QUESTION
Supervisors Want Settlement of
Controversy Before Their Reg
H,ar Meeting June 8.

The Illinois supreme court is be-
ing urged by both parties in the
Rock Island county jail contro-
versy to act with as much haste as
possible in effecting a final settle
ment of the matter. 1t is up to the
supreme court to say whether or
not the foundation of the proposed
Jail and the heating plant shall be
removed by November as ordered
by decree of Judge w. T. Church.
The board of supervisors meet IN
regular session June 8, and 1t Is
desired to have the matter cleared
so that action can be taken looking
towards the installation of a new
heating plant. Representatives Of
Bishop Dunno and the boards COM
mittee have mutually agreed to
urge the court to act quickly.
Work Before Board.
Among the routine business be-
fore the board at its coming ses-
sion is the selecting of physicians
for the poor in Moline. Hampton
and Rock Island. who will render
service IN Mo- South Moline,
Hampton, Roc sland and South
Rock Island &c hips; selection of
judges Of elect on and polling
places; selection of grand jurors
for the September term of the cir
cult court; audit of the semi-annual
reports of county officers
Settle With Treasurer.
Terms of agreement in the set
Element of differences with Mai.
Frank J. Clendenin. former county
treasurer, as reported by S. z.
Sims, accountant, may be reached
before the board meets. In April
committee was authorized to con-
fer with Major Clendenin and it is
probable that the conference will be
held before the meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31

All lumber hardware roofing etc. covered by most rigid
specifications calling for highest grade of everything that
be produced Visit plant and materials. Bring
along expert you wish Wen show you all
to the last nail You know exactly what going
get before you spend dollar
Prices for all GordonVan Tine homes plainly printed in
plan book We them everything spec
fled. No extras to third to half than
ematedas frequently happens building the ordinary
An Investment as Well as Home of Your Own.
home built in the TriCities of
Investment. Not nearly enough houses to round
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31

with difficulty that enough seed is
being secured to meet the demands,
which were greater than expected.
The farm advisor has been notf-
fed that every farmer who planted
the beans before is planting them
again, and that further there has
been a large number of converts.
The soy bean provides a cheap food
for hogs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31
TO EL.EKPsWEIL

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Half q teaspoonful In half q
glass OF water. taken before retir-
ing, insures restful sleep. Buy a
bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31
Specialist in Chronic
Diseases of Men, Women

Specialist in Chronic
Diseases of Men, Women
and Children
ROCK ISLAND
at the Harper House
SUNDAY, JUNE l
Hours: 8 A. NJ. TO 5 Pm.
MONDAY, JUNE 2
Hours: 8 A. Nj. to ) p. M,
(Return Every % Days
CHRONIC DISEASES ARE TREAT
ED AS FOLLOWS
Stomach, Liver, Heart, Lungs,
rheumatism, Deafness, Catarrh,
Leg Ulcers, NNse, Throat, Children
Diseases. Varicose Veins and
Chronic Diseases of Women, Nerv-
Gus Diseases; also Chronic Diseases
of the Rectum. We do rot treat
acute cases.
Kidney or Bladder Trouble
Bring a small bottle of urine along
for special examination
GlasSeS.-If your eyes are giving
you trouble, we will be glad to test
tle,l and advise you what to do, or
If you need glasses We will fit same.
QuaIificatiOns-O Six years in
general practice; (2l Eight years
in practice of Chronic Diseases;
80 IS years in Illinois; "a Lii
censed Thy examination) to prac-
tice medicine and surgery in I'LL
nois by State Board CT Health; (5J
Former President i3elvidere Board
Of Health, Belvidere, ILL.,; (6) Wis
red your town and surrounding
towns for the last light years.
FREE EXAMINATION, CONSUL.
~ TATI0N, ADVICE.
Remember-You are given a
thorough examination free of
oharge. No matter # you have been
treated befo:e and failed to get we'll
it might be of value 10 You to see
us-get our opinion Of the case be-
fore giving up all nope.
Our TermsEWe do not over
charge nor do we do our work
gratis. However, the examination,
consultation and advice is absolute !
ly free.
Bank Keference-Peoria or coun-
try banks if desired.
Permanent address: 1921 Glen
dale avenue, Peoria, Ill. Telepnons
Told Phone) Main s413.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31
ALL TANKS OUT OF ITALY.

Rome, May 31.-The last Amer
lean soldier with the exception Of
the military attaches of the Amer
lean embassy, have left Italy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31

Rembrandt, the great painter.
knew the bible by heart from end
to end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-31
MATHERVILLE

Joe Adams, who died on Tuesday, was
laid to rost in the Coal Valley cemetery on
Thursday. Funeral services were held
from the M. z. church. with Rev. Archie
Waffle in charge. Mr.. Adams who was
73 years old. leaves q widow, three sons,
Ben. John, and Jake. and one daughter.
Mrs. Joe Clark.
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
STATE FAIR BOARD MEETS
Plans Are Made for Coming Expo.i.
tion Mt Annual Session
OF Directors.

The annual preparatory meeting OF
the Virginia State Fair board Of di-
rectors was held at the fair onices
this week. Fourteen OF the seventeen
members were present, three being
kept away by sickness. A special com.
inittec composed of Jesse +. Jones, dI-
rector, and NJ. o. Cooper, chief animal
husDandman. of Blacksburg, Va. rem
resenting the government horticultural
extension bureau OF BlacksburE. Va.
attended the meeting 20 arrange for
a ciose working agreement with tho
the county agents of tho state and
recognize the fair as the best medium
LOT developing their work
Using committees met and the chair
men of all the fair committees pre-
scented their budgets. All Of these
and all were granted with the nurnosc
OF making the 1919 State fair tho
largest on record.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
DR.. ALEXANDER DUSHKIN
WILL DELIVER LECTURE
Young Judea Mothers, Federation VIII
he Organized During
y Meeting.

DR.. Alexander Dushkin. OF New York,
Unknown lecturer and educator. will
DC the principal speaker at a mass
meeting for Jewish mothers. called in
s me =. NJ II. A.. az North Eighth
ing has been called for the purpose Of
GGrSSanlZing n Young Judea Mothers
RECREATION in the city.
Young Juden is the educational do
Of Or Ameriea. LIS function is 10 educate
one OF its main messages is the teach
lnGs 1of AmericaIlism. DR.. Dushk!n
has long been active in the Zionist
organization OF America, through it's
educational department and Is an clo-
quent speaker.
;, Miss Rebecca Sonnenberg is tho locnl
II Dung Judaean leader and will preside
ut the mass meeting, Miss Helen Jarc,
secretary Of the local Zionist organiza-
ton VIII render several recitations.
selections by local talents.
~ prior to tho holding OF the mass
Zionist organization and also Hadassah
members have been called to "A meet
Ing in the Y. 81. II. a. Mt O'Clock. in
the afternoon. at which DR.. Dushkin
VIII speak.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

l. Keller. Of Westhampton College. pre-
Rabbi ., n. calisch. Subject. ENG
Miss aHe ca Gthhens s. hu,z we,,hampton
and Correct Usage" -
sS lHsess m foySs!s,ss hs
G;osrelation or Oral and Written Eng
Mss dasa y yaSs xS. TRen
ton of tho English Recitation"
ton Prg asiers IL saS,i mandY
Aspects Of oral English" '''pfs'A''Se
Dr. o 9; L, Hatcher; virsinia Bureau
Rhyt 1Sniia's Of i Gngl Mo%en Subject
Goliesiate school for Girls. Miss > m fteHM
University. Subject, 1rhe Uses se Of nah.
guage. oral and Written.
Saturday. Morning Session. 1890
o'clock. Palm Room OF the Jefferson 2.
co T,opie' w Occupation for tho Trained
sq9bb lIt,. THE Vocational rendency and
R We College law A School 81 TO to
:, Dr. +; e; L. Miller. Medical College
Albert Bolenbough. Subject. "Pharm-
:. Dr.. j. A. C. Hagan. Subject. '.Dent-
Miss Agnes D. Randolph. Virginia
hnti-Tuberculosis Association Sub
5ect. The College Woman's Opportun-
ity In Public, Health"
>, Mrs. Randolph Maynard. cooperative
EDUCATION Association. Subject, The
Moman's Opportunity in Community
DR.. II. II. Hrbbs, Jr, Director School
subject, The Urgent Need for Ira ined
college Women in the South"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
ENGLAND Is NOW IN GRIP OF
WORLDWIDE "DANCEOMANiA''
London's Exclusive People Give LARGE
PARTIES Who Trip Light Fantastic
All Night.
tBy Associated pr.r.l


LONDON, April Tho dance craze
grows apace IN England an astonish.
Ing number OF dances being given in
the big London houses by exclusive
ioik who refuse ITO patronize tho balls
IN public halls and hotels.
The house dancing party usually
numbers less than fifty persons. Dane
Ing begins with dinner and lasts till
about o'clock in tho morning. when
the dancers sit down to break fast
OF bacon and eggs-a custom that
may have been borrowed from San
Francisco. A plate OF bacon and eggs
Is rciished now as were ortolans for
supper in Dre-war days.
AS rule the dances are quite simple.
often with no flowers and only one
musician. piano player. English peo-
pie have been slow to acquire the
American Jazz" steps and those that
have learned them dance with one
another night after night II one OF
a couple accustomed to each others
style OF dancing is unable to attend
a particular dance. the other usually
remains away
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
SAYS HE WAS ROBBED
Robert 9. Shinct Arouse~ Jefferson
Avenue Family, Claiming
Tnll Negro Bent Him,

Robert g. Shifett. 1894 Stuart Ave
Meyer, 22o3 Jefferson Avenue. ycster-
day morning about AIS o'clock in a
daZed condition and asserted that he
tall negro. who wore a red handker-
chief around his face. at his place Of
business. 2211 Jefferson Avenue. Shift
lett was said to be in such dazed
condition that he was unable to give a
detailed description OF the negro who
assaulted him.
Meyer removed the injured man to
his home in an automobile, and re-
ported tho incident to the police.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
DESCRIBE ALLEGED EVENTS
LEADING TO EX-CZAR'S DEATH
Soviet Organ Prints Documents e
Show Nicholas Victim OF
Attempt to Escape.
iBy Associated Pre.s.l

LoNDoHSby H HSs9Ii1afed f5e e.,,
lating to an alleged attempt of Mich
olas Romanoff. the former Russian
Emperor to escape from Ekaterinburg
shortly before his reported death are
printed by the Soviet organ Izvestia
q Russian wireless dispatch from Mos
COW says: Letters signed The ON
GERS outlined plans for an ESCAPE
while other documents contained the
former Empcror's answers to the let
ters.
Izvestia says:
This attempt failed. and the last
ruler OF Russia fell Il victim to an
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
BANK CLEARING INCREASE
Gnin OF S9,15D.3G4 In Richmond Inst
Week Over Same Period
In 1918.

Notwithstanding the cessation of
war activities the clearings Of the
Richmond banks keep we'll ahead OF
10 the report OF the Richmond Clear
ing, Association. the clearings
IN Richmond for last week were s47 :
for the corresponding week or 1915.
For the month Of March the Increase
1918. the figures being s213,53e as
against s172.o51.i9o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
Are You Afraid of
The Truth?

why not como to me as a friend
and conhdant and tell me what is
preventing your getting the most
out of life? If you are n victim OF
anything that is running your am
billions. endanGering your future.
even threatening your life, LET ME
HELP YOU. You can confide in
me. DELAY MEANS DANGER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
Which Is YOUR
DISEASE?

weakness. Naricose Veins, Con-
tractcd Disease, Blood and Skin
Diseases, Rupture. Piles. Fistula,
Exhausted or Debilitated Nerve
Force. Lowered Vitality, Loss Of
energy and Ambition. worn-out
FeelinS, Timid. Restless at Night.
Hrain FaG, Poor Memory, Meian-
choiia, Catarrh, rheumatism. Lum-
paGo' weak Back. Insomnia Cor
Lack OF Sleepy, Diseases of Inc
stomach. Liver, Kidneys and Blud-
der, including all complicated, Deep
seated, Lingering Chronic Diseases.
treat by Scientific Methods.
come to me. no matter who has
failed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

day \ program for Weighing and meas
uring. between April 22 and IS. all
babies under five years OF age. This
Parents who wish to enter their
babies In this test should communal
avenue. city chnirman: Mrs r. S. Faris.
chief health nuree. City Hall; or Mrs
". a. burrows. 27lo East Grace street,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
BABIES OF STATE OBJECT
OF BETTER HEALTH DRIVE
Womnn's Section, Council OF Defenre
TO Weigh and Test Tots
Under Age of Five.

In order that small defects in the
physical makeup OF children may be
corrected. insuring high standard of
htness In the rising generation OF
youngsters. the Woman's Section State
Conncil OF Delcnsc, announced Nnstnr-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
Thlere. Opened Window.

Thieves opened window in tho rear
OF tho home of A. o. Williams FRIDAY
night. at 1904 Groveland Avenue. and
took currency amounting TO 500. The
theft appeared 10 have taken place
after the family had retired
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
Present Claims Before May Is.
Try ASxoeIated prAsx

WASHINGTON, April 5.--Assistant
Secretary Crowel gave notice today
that contractors desiring to adjust
cancelled war contracts through the
machinery set up by the War Depart
ment for that purpose. must present
their claims prior to May Is. next.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06

Finds Eight Pints in bag.
Eight pints OF whisky were conns-
Street Station by Patrolman n n
Caldwell in n black hand bag.
The Washington herald., 1919-12-28

|Dawning Year of Sports Bids Fair Now to
SurpassR Remarkable Records Made in l 9 ~
One Year Ago in Sports.

Leo Callahan released by the Ma
tional Baseball Club.
Majority of both major leagues
announce they will go South to
train. Comiskey announces he will
take back jackson, Felsch. Will
Jams and Lynn.
Kid Gleason says Eddie Collins
Is greatest player in baseball.
The Washington herald., 1919-12-28
Scholastic Baskct-bnII.

1t was surprise and 1t may be
another" No one ever dreamed that
Business High would take the
Scholastic basketball championship
last year. They did it and did 1t in
handy fashion. Not only did they
come through the scholastic series
without defeat but also won prac-
tcally all outside contests.
The Business five with Mel Schafer,
the pilot. and the cracks Johnny Goets,
Dutch Held. Joe colburn. Hall VIII,
Jams and Freddie SCHNEIDER. was what
we may call an invincibie combine
ton. They played well and the sports
coNysuEn- on PAGE NINA
The Washington herald., 1919-12-28
Boom in Athletic World During Past Season
Greater Than Most Ardent Fans Had Fig
ured-Upsets of Dope Throughout Country
Feature. ,.
By JOHN A. DUGAN.

sport is going, but still will make
bow four days hence In accordance with the predictions made
the close of the the twelfth month of proved
remarkable nearly endeavor the sporting curriculum
In the of developing record which bid
fair stand for sometime In boxing baseball football and other
branches year seemed take special delight upseng the
prses upon surprises
The Washington herald., 1919-12-28
SCHOOL ATHLETICS.

sShooL hi"hhNc-
April 8-lieshlts Of Tenn relaU al T'hila-
delrliia: Onemile TRIP school relay ciIanpiOn-
ship Of America was by Mercersburg in 4 . IS:
l:xcter scrond. niu S,hOol. third. ons-mile
high school relay cbsmnaonship Of America Won
ty Baltimore I'Oly In SIS IS: Newark Central,
second; NsStcn I'ark, Buffalo. third; Bossoa
Latin. fourth.
May Fill School Won Middle State inter
scholastic al I'iilsdeaphis with n IL points:
MerrersburI. = L.
May I7-EActef won Harvard interscholastic At
Cambridge. Mas. with e points; WorrSzaz
Academy. 2; AndO,er. = Ia