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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
PLAN MOVEMENT
OF WHEAT CROP
IN new MANNER
Some Growers to Hold Over Grain
So That Shipping WIN be
Free from Congestion.

Wheat shipments this year are
to be handled in this part of the
country with a view to avoiding
congestion of railroads and eleva-
tors, which often happens when
the bulk of a seasons crop is
crowded into them for storage and
shipment within a short time.
Bert Lang, federal zone director,
issued preliminary instructions
early this week to 200 representa-
tives of the Illinois Grain Dealers
association and the Illinois Farm
ers Grain Dealers association, out
lining the plan.
The temporary arrangement an
nounced by the federal director is
to pay the farmer a certain sum
for storage, for which considera-
ton he is to hold his grain ship
ments an established length of
time. This will send the wheat
into the hands of dealers and
transportation companies by de-
grees instead of shooting home the
entire crop for them to founder
beneath. The exact sum which the
farmer is to receive has not been
determined by the federal authori-
ties as yet. g.
While of course the holding-over
plan will not be carried out by all
farmers, or all of the large ones,
still the grainmen's associations
are of large enough membership
that they can control the volume
Of the flow of wheat onto the mar
ket, II they wish to do so. At the
Springfield meeting the two organ
izations manifested a spirit of per-
feet cooperation with the govern
ment, as well as satisfaction with
the new plan, and they will I'M
doubtedly consent to carrying out
the program as proposed.
Not Up to Expectations.
The wheat crop in this Fart of
Illinois is not entirely living up to
preseason expectations. 1t was
thought that bumper crop would
be harvested; instead there is only
good crop. However, the total
for the state will probably consti-
tute a bumper" inasmuch as the
southern and central portions re-
port very favorable growths Of
grain. The quality of the grain is
good, despite some setbacks met
this summer, and the growers as
well as the federal authorities
think the project of dealing with
the crop in such a way as to con-
serve 1t and get best results from
It is wise and should be carried
out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
PRIZE CATTLE OF
PATRICK CONWAY
ENTERED IN SHOW

Two prize Anxiety heifers of the
Polled Hereford herd of thorough
bred cattle owned by Patrick Con-
way, pedigreed stock man of the
Oakland stock farm, northeast of
Aledo about IA miles, have been
selected to represent the, Oakland
farm in the annual association sale,
premier event in Polied Hereford
circles, to be held this year III
Des Moines.
Choice of the two animals OF the
local stockman's herd was made
by ]. NJ. Pettigrew, Polled Hereford
association cattle inspector, who
visited Oakland farm this week.
During the week previous Mr.. Pet
tigrew travelled from South Dakota
to Massachusetts inspecting the
best Polled Hereford herds, his OBJ
ject being the selection of a limited
number of prize animals for the
annual sale.
After examining Mr.. Conways
herd the inspector stated that the
cattle ranked high in both qualIt :
and popular blood lines with the
best of the strain. The two heifers
selected by Mr.. Pettigrew to repre-
sent Oakdale farm are Miss Anxiety
registry number 722270, and Oak
dale Pride, number 722271.
Mr.. Conway's herd is headed by
the splendid young bull. Grodatlon
VIII, the 2240-pound younger broth
er of Bullion w, considered as the
best bull of the breed in the coun
try today. and recently sold as an
aged animal for $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
OIL CONSIGNMENT
FOR COUNTY ROADS
DELAYED ON WAY

Although expected this week. the
consignment Of oil Gggregatinp
100000 gallons purchased by tho
county road oiling committee for
preparing the FIVE main travelled
country highways leading out Of
Aledo, has not been received in
this city.
Notification was obtained by r.
B. Merritt, chairman Of the com
mittee, that three carloads OF the
estimate 10 or -. have been trans
ferred to the Burlington road at
Kansas City enroute here. This
was some time ago, however, moth
ing further being heard OF the
three cars.
The entire oil order is not er-
pected to reach here In one lot,
but is looked for in partial con
signments of from three to four
carloads. With the arrival of the
first, work will be rushed to com
pletion, beginning on the Millers-
burg highway. II is also probable
that the city streets will be among
the first 10 be treated. it baipg IN
derstood that the municipal hiling
committee will receive its supply
from the county order.
The hot weather has hardened
the roads into excellent condition.
although they are exceedingly
dusty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
HAD A FINE SENSE
OF HUMOR, BUT BE
LOST TT IN COURT

Chicago, July 4.-"why, your
honor, the charges are so absurd
they make me smile-reaIly, have
to smile"
1t was Joseph Novak, a dapper
young man, of SAB w. Madison
street, explaining to Judge New
conner. Really, it seemed a shame
so nice chap should have to ex-
plain in a tawdry courtroom. No
yak felt it himself
NOW, didn't mean to steal any,
thing-I just wanted to take some
silk hose to my sweetheart. She
made me present Of this silk shirt"
he pulled back his coat that the
court might view-"and 1 wanted to
do the handsome thing by her. I
wasn't stealing at all"
But didn't you knock Miss G.
Williams unconscious and didn't
you knock down the other woman
detective, Miss C. Myers?" asked
the court.
Your honor, I can't understand
how that could be possible. l had
just drunk two bottles of whisky
and was weak and helpless. 1
couldn't have done it." Novak
waved deprecatory hand.
But the revolver-it was loaded,
and you tried to draw It when the
police came" persisted the court.
"0h, that!" Novak smiled some
more. 81 had bought It to celebrate
the Fourth. Why, I wouldn't
dream Of firing 1t in the loop. I'm
thinkablei"
But Judge Newcomer Is a hard
headed, unaesthetic person, unable
to comprehend the delicacy of soul
of q Novak. He announced in mat
ter-of-fact tone:
Five dollars and costs and a
year of hard labor on the charge
of larceny"
Novak nearly swallowed his
Adams apple. and his smile lost
all its fine lines.
But that was not all. The court
spoke on:
''On the charge OF carrying con-
eeaied weapons, a fine of 5000. Call
the next case.|
Novak had lost all his jauntiness
when he was led away, He had
scattered silk hose and lady de-
tectiTes all over the right of way at
State and Washington streets Tues
day when he was detected taking
goods from a department. store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
Weather Forecast

Chicago and vicinity-Thunder
showers tonight followed by cool
err; Saturday generally fair and
cooler; moderate to fresh south
west winds this afternoon, becom-
ing moderate northerly by Satur-
day.
Illinois-Partly cloudy weather
with thunder showers north por-
ton tonight and probably south
portion Saturday; cooler Saturday
and north portion late tonight
Missouri-Partly cloudy wealth
er with thunder showers and cool
er Saturday and in northwest and
extreme northeast portions to-
night.
Wisconsin - Unsettled weather
with thunder showers this after
noon and near Lake Michigan to-
night; cooler tonight; Saturday
fair and cooler in east portion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
new WINDSOR
THRONGED FOR
fine PROGRAM
Two is Center of Mercer County
Celebration of Independ-
elce Day.

Town is Center of Mercer COunty's
Ger and adjoining counties fiocked
into New Windsor this morning for
New Windsor's gala day.
Early they began coming, until
long before the entertainment was
officially scheduled to open, an i'm
mense throng was on hand. All
were in holiday attire. Each group
carried it's picnic basket, heavily
laden.
Parade at $3.50.
At $3.50 o'clock the parade be-
gan, forming at the Methodist
church and headed by the New
Windsor band. J. G. Among was
marshal of the day. At 1890 the
program arranged for began with
stirring martial music by the band.
A song, America" followed by the
invocation by Rev. J. A. Hemborg
launched the festivities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
GIRL, 10, REFUSES
TO BELIEVE HER
FIANCE A SLAYER

Chicago, July 4.-"rm going to
marry him, anyway, just as soon as
he gets out"
Tear-dimmed eyes peeped from
beneath the brim of a hat that
seemed to hide the frail figure of
16-year-old Martha Cuzzort. She
learned yesterday that her sweet
heart, Rexford B. Peters of Allen
Creek Tenn, is in the Davidson
county Jail charged with staying
Sheriff NJ. H. Stevens of Franklin,
Tenn.
They were to have been married
today. Although her aunt, Mrs.
Minnie Kline, 1888 w. Van Buren,
street, went to Nashville three
weeks ago and brought the child to
Chicago to prevent their marriage,
Martha wrote Peters asking him to
come to Chicago so the marriage
could take place.
I've known him for five years, +"
she said yesterday between sobs.
Father knew l was going to marry
him. He asked Dad last Christmas,
but he was told to wait until l got
a little older.
I'm going right back to Nash
Vile as soon as l hear from fa-
Their. / know that Rexford never
did it won't believe It. And well
be married, just as soon as he gets
out"
Martha is the daughter of
George CuzZort, carpenter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
AWARD CONTRACT
FOR NEW TICKET
OFFICE AT FAIR

James s. Powers. contractor.
has been given the contract for
the erection Of the new ticket Of
fee at the north entrance Of the
county fair grounds, according %
announcement made last night by
G. C.. Bowers, secretary. Work
Will be begun on the new building
at once.
Permission to use the fair
grounds for the Mercer county
welcome home demonstration was
asked of the fair board Of direc-
tors yesterday by a committee rep
resenting the Mercer county cele-
bration boosters composed OF %. u
Vanatta, VIII Hall ana Chars
Haas. There is little doubtgF but
what the request will be glhnted.
although negotiations arc not yet
completed.
Large posters announcing the
July % date and attendant pro
gram were distributed throughout
Aledo this morning and a supply
will be scattered throughout the
county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
GOVERNMENT IS
TO STAND LOSS
WHEAT MARKET
II Prices Decline, Grain Dealers
Are Told, Farmers Win Not
Suffer Thereby.

The housewife in this country
will buy her -four cheaper if house
wives in other countries are to be
able to purchase it cheaper"
The foregoing encouraging news
is statement made at the Leland
hotel in Springfield this week by
C.. A. Morton, St. Louis grain
dealer, at the conference of the
Illinois Grain Dealers association.
The grain dealers heard how the
dealer and the miller are to be
protected If the price of wheat in
other countries goes lower than
the price guaranteed the farmer
by the United States government.
Mr.. Morton explained:
I'VE have a bumper wheat crop.
Two hundred-yes, three hundred
million bushels of wheat can be
spared for export. We may have
to cut the price to meet the world
markets. But the farmer won't
lose; the government will stand
the loss.
IF wheat is exported at a lower
market than the price received
here at present, the consumer in
the United States will be charged
less for wheat products.
1.-The government price guaran-
teed to the farmer is 1924 at st.
Louis and $2.26 at Chicago. Con-
gress has passed a bill authoriz-
ing a fund of $1,000, 100000 to re-
imburse the miller and dealers
should they be compelled to sell at
a lower price-the government
standing the difference
Some authorities state that this
fund never will be touched, as the
world demand will be such as to
sustain the present price. But Ar
gentine wheat is selling at almost
so cents less on the bushel."
B. H. Lang Of St.. Louis, vice
president of the food administra-
ton grain corporation, led the dis
cussions. The corporation named
is an organization taking the place
of the grain department of the
United States food administration
as the latter went out of existence.
This corporation checks up all
wheat sales of grain dealers and
millers should there be any loss.
They will authorize, the govern
ment to refund the amount lost.
The farmers receive the guaran-
teed price at once in any event.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
MRS. WALTER is
CALLED TO REST
Resident Of AIedo for % Years
Passes Away at Home Yes
terday Morning.

An illness of two years, during
which the major portion of the time
she was unable to leave her bed,
terminated fatally for Mrs. Ellen
Martha Walter. aged So years,
about IL o'clock yesterday morn
ing at her home on East Fifth
street.
Deceased has been a resident of
Aledo for the last 25 years. Mrs.
Walter, nee Ellen Martha Roberts,
was born in Salem, Ohio, Jan. Q,
1850. On March 10, 1873, she mar
ried Isaac B. Walter of Millersburg
and shortly afterward the couple
removed to this city.
To this union were born three
children, one girl and two boys.
The girl, Eva May, died at the age
of years. The sons, Harry E. and
Charles E., survive, the former re
siding at Woodruff, ILL.,, and the
latter in Aledo. Deceased leaves
one sister, Mrs. Mary Close, and
one brother, J. U. Roberts, both Of
Millersburg. She was a faithful
member of the United Presbyterian
church and for many years be-
longed to the local branch of the
Royal Neighbors.
Funeral Sunday.
Funeral services will be held at
the United Presbyterian church
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Rev.
]. B. Pollock, pastor, will officiate
Interment will be made in the Mil
lersburg cemetery, beside the body
of her infant daughter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
Funeral Sunday.
OPEN NEW OFFICE
TO COMPLETE WAR
RECORD OF COUNTY

A new office has been opened on
the third floor of the court house.
1t bCuses the honor roll committee
of the state council of defense o.
which D. E. Farr is chairman. Miss
Fern Hawks is actively assisting
Mr.. FAIR with the office duties.
The office has been opened for
the purpose of completing an auth
oritative civilian and war record
of every Mercer county man VINO
served dUGing the war and also the
records of all war activities. This
information will be gathered by a
canvasser hired for this purpose
and compiled into book form for
distribution free of charge to al
soldiers and their families, also to
other honor war workers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
DIyORCED FOR Detection.

What Is believed by court OHIO
falls to be the first annulment OF
marriage on the ground of cecep-
ton with regard to American cit
izenship was awarded by Justice
Finch in the Bronx supreme court,
New York. to Mrs. Barbara CRUDE.
Mrs. Grube's action was based on
the allegation that Edward +.
CRUDE represented himself as an
American citizen when he wooed and
won her last January. They lived
together two weeks, Mrs. CRUDE al
legged, when she learned that Grube
still was a German subject. The
discovery came about when CRUDE
was in a hospital as the result Of
an accident. She went &c his trunk
and found his alien enemy regIstra-
ion card.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
ALEDO BRIEFS

County school teacher applicants
will be given examination at the
court house Thursday and Friday.
July II and IS, according 10 an
nouncement made by Mrs. C. l..
Gregory. acting superintendent
About 25 or 80 are expected TO
present themselve for the state
quiz, questions for which are pre-
pared by the state board OF public
instruction.
The Mercer County Equity ship
pers' association Wednesday ship
ped one load OF hogs. W. W. Lair
manager. superintendent the ship
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
ALEDo PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Swanson and
family together with a sister of Mr.
Swanson's Mrs. Helga Boquet Of
Los Angeles, Cal, journeyed to- JOY
this morning to spend the day at
the home of brother of Mr.. Swan
son, at whose home a family re-
union will be held.
Mrs. Guy III. Carroll left for New
Boston last night to spend the
Fourth there.
Miss Mabel White of Hamilton,
Mo, arrived last evening from Col
umbus, Ohio, to visit at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Winger.
The Misses Eunice BrOkaw and
Floy Carroll went to New Boston
last evening to spend the Fourth.
Grant Golf will spend today in
New Boston visiting.
DIR. and Mrs. j. NJ. Davis went to
Joy last evening to spend the
Fourth at the home of Jay Finch.
d. A. Hebel left last night for
Sterling, Col, on business. Mrs.
Hebel accompanied. her husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hebel will remain in
Colorado for a short vacation Wis
Al4A6 NdAAOuo PDAbAas
States Attorney Oscar b. Carl
strom left this morning for New
Windsor where he attended and
was featured as one of the speak
ers of the day at the big Independ-
ence day celebration staged there.
Captain Carlstrom made the trip by
auto. He speaks in Rock Island
tonight.
Paul ]. Graham was a visitor in
Rock Island yesterday where he
appeared in county court on legal
business.
Levi Braucht spent today in New
Windsor.
Fred Starkey left this morning
for Springfield where he will spend
several days visiting.
Mrs. George Kindleperger and
daughter spent today in New Wind
sor.
Mrs. A. E. Benson and daughter
were visitors in New Windsor to-
day.
Miss Amorita Harroun left this
morning for New Windsor where
she spent today.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Haines and
family spent today in New Wind
sor.
Mrs. Eric Peterson and daugh-
ter, Miss Elsie, spent the day in
New Windsor.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. HOMESTEAD and
daughters, Helen and Frances
Dean, were New Windsor visitors
today.
Paul HOMESTEAD spent the
Fourth in the tri-cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Luttrell and
family spent today in New Wind
sor.
Ed Lundquist was a New Wind
sor visitor today.
Mrs. E. E. Davidson and daugh-
ter were New Windsor visitors to-
day
Sam Calderone left this morning
for Galesburg.
Virgil Hollembaek was a Gales
burg visitor today.
Russell Smith, Orvil and Perry
Doss. Clarence Brown and Floyd
and Dale Lance were visitors in
Rock Island today.
George Staley left this morning
for Rock Island where he planned
to spend the Fourth.
Frank Mcclellan and Frank
Bradford spent today in Rock Is
land
Mrs. Ledhard Harmon and sister
were tri-city visitors today.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Giebrich were
visitors in Rock Island today.
Harry Grove and family of
Keithsburg' were visitors at the
John Edgars home east OF town
today.
Tom Chinlund and brother. T. ].
Chinlund were Monmouth visitors
over the Fourth.
Lee Eakman visited over the
Fourth in the tri-cities.
II. A. Melberg spent today at his
home in Monmouth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
Wholesale Prices
In Rock Island.

RGapoerr1es. crate ............S ST 90
Cantaloupes. standards, crate. "a 90
bananas (dtyg, per pound. 7c
California Val. fancy. box. ..... $50
Lemons $12.O0
Cherries, per crate 1870. 81 90 q $50
Creamery butter, pound .61 to % u C
Oleomarg ar1ne. 36-lb box. SO to 42c
Eggs. fresh country. dozen $500. Acc
Northern white stock potatoes. sack. .3.75
New potatoes, H.. white. red. ....... .4c
Cabbage. home grown. dozen. Toe
Texas yellow onions ...........4.o0
Texas white onions, crate 90
Texas tomatoes, crate ........... ESQ
Rhubsrb. per dozen punches. .26c
Homegrown spinach. basket 1900. Use
Homegrown onions. per dozen. zoe
Homegrown turnips, per dozen. zoe
Homegrown beets. dozen punches. zoe
Cucurnbers. hot house. dozen so
Mango peppers. basket $500. Soc
Parsley. per dozen punches. Use
Radishee. dozen punches. $500. .25c
Green beans. per hamper 500
Green beans. homegrown. h.. 10 to IL he
Garlic. loose. pound. Soc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04

Berlin.-Question has been rails
ed here as to what authority. un-
der the Prussian law. shall con
firm the verdict OF the military
court which convicted several per
knecht and Rosa Luxembourg. In
former times the sentence would
have been confirmed by the king
of Prussia, the German emperor,
Now It is believed that the Prus-
sian premier. as head Of the diet.
is the proper person to take this
action MeanW bile the .convtcts re-
main I'm prison and cannot appeal
from the verdict Of the military
court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04

In observance of indie
pendence day today all
markets and exchanges
are closed and will remain
closed tomorrow as well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
CRY NOTIFIES vERDrN KIDS.

Geneva.-This city has become a
godmother to the children of Yer
dun. and invited them all to pass
some weeks OF the summer there.
The first group of $50 children
have arrived. Among the little
guests are the children of officers
and soldiers killed in defending the
celebrated fort. Geneva will pay
all expenses connected with the
scheme.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
ALEDO SWELTERS
UNDER HOT WAVE

Although Aledo sweltered uHdyv.
a scorching sun today the Their
mometer was not expected to top
the high mark reached last Tues
high summers record OF % de-
grees. Since Monday the readings
as taken by F, n. Taylor, weather
man. were Monday, high On, low
rs: Tuesday. high 95 low 90; We'd
nesday, high SO, low 20; and yes
torday. high SO, low IS.
All the news all the :ime-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
Buying Prices
In Rock Island.

The prices below are those paid by
merchants for grain brought in from the
country and not for shipments by rail or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
Market Square Sales

2 loads Timothy hay. July = ! $3.50,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04

LOCAL AND OTHER MARKETS.,
Quotations, furnished by Morris Gels
ar Co, stocks and bonds. Central Trust
building u JRTOl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
THE ARGUS
ALEDO OFFICE

lis North College Avenue.
Telephone. Old and New. ~.
/. c. johnson. .............Ma Manager
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
Buying Prices
What Rock Island MERCHANTS Pay
Farmers.

Live Poultry and EEEs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-04
Selling Priceb
In Rock Island.

The prices below are those at which the
retail merchant sells to the consumer:
Live Poultry.
Evening star., 1919-12-30
CAPTAIN ORDERED
RESTORED TODUN

President Wilson has disapproved
the findings and sentence of the
court martial in the case of Capt.
Daniel Smith 36Sth Infantry, and
ordered his restoration to duty. Capt.
Smith was convicted by the court of
the charge of having retreated from
the enemy near Vienne-le-Chatea
France, September 2S. 1918, in viola
tion of orders. and sente. ICED to be
shot to death with musketry.
Second Lieut. John Beggs, infantry,
was convicted by court-martial of
having violated the ninety-second ar
ticle of war, it being alleged that
while at Seeburg. Germany. June 20,
1919. the accused officer shot and
killed Heinrich Kass and Alvina
missed and to be imprisoned at hard
labor for twenty years. The Presi-
dent confirmed the sentence. but re-
duced the term of Imprisonment to
six years.
Confirms Sentence.
Second Lieut.. Marion E. Wood,
Quartermaster Corps, was convicted
by court-martial convened at Gov
ernors Island. N Y, of the charge of
nisappropriating $4,000 intrusted to
him for the payment of troops while
stationed at Fort Sill, Okla, March IL.
1919. He was sentenced to dismissal
and to two years Imprisonment at
hard labor. The President confirmed
the sentence.
With the approval of the President,
Second Lieut.. John E. Boyle. infantry,
has been dismissed from the Army as
a result of court-martial proceed
ings. He was convicted on the
charge of being drunk and disorderly
in uniform at Brest, France, Septem-
Der IA, 1919.
Ordered Dismissed.
Dismissal and six months impr1s-
onment at hard labor was the SEN
tence imposed by court-martial in
the case of First Lieut.. James A.
NoDaniel. Infantry. He was con-
yicted on the charge of permitting
unauthorized shipments of merchan-
disc into Germany while stationed at
Puderbach, Germany, July 8, 1919.
The President confirmed the SEN
tence.