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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-01-24

county died in the war, according to
compilation made. Seventeen fell
in action, five died Of wounds,
twenty-four of pneumonia and three
of unspecified diseases. Six commits
stoned officers, all lieutenants, are in
Guided in this list. Co. e of Eau
Claire has lost twelve men by death
and the report is that only eleven
members went through the war with
out receiving a wound.
Kenosha's first Red Cross heroine
is home from France. NFor eight
months Miss Lillian Isermann has
been nurse at Base hospital No. %,
near Bordeaux. She treated hundreds
Of the heroes that met injury in stem
ming the German tide at Chateau
Thierry Miss Isermann was one OF
the first fifty nurses sent to France.
Prof George G.. Sellery, for eight
cen years connected with the faculty
+ Of the University Of Wisconsin, has
been elected dean of the college Of let
tiers and sciences. Prof. Sellary sue
ceeds Dean A. A. Birge, who has held
that position for thirty years.
The people of Neenah and Menasha
are to be given a voice in the matter
of suitable memorial for the soldiers
and sailors. The committee in charge
has called for opinions as to what
form the memorial should take. The
project of erecting building, how
ever, has been deemed too costly, and
a monument will probably be built.
Kenosha leads the cities of the
United States in caring for fatherless
orphans of France, according to an
announcement from headquarters re-
ceived there. Kenosha has adopted
three and a half times her quota by
providing for sos orphans.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-10

SOUTHERN UTILITIES COMPANY
SAN CARLOS HOTEL
SOUTHERN STATES LUMBER co.
FRED C. WAITE
{The Life Insurance MANI
WHITE & WHITE
WAKEFIELD GROCERY COMPANY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22

signified their intentions of enter
ing the mayoralty race.
McConochie was first elected
mayor of this city 20 years ago, after
having served for two years in the
city council. He served as mayor
for four years and was out six
years during the administrations of
T. ]. Medill and B. Frank Knox
The mayor was again elected to
the chief office of this municipality
in 1889 and served one term. Knox
was elected as mayor for the next
term and then the present mayor
was again elected. After this term
he was not candidate again until
the commission form of government
was inaugurated. At the second
election under this form of govern
ment he was again elected mayor
In all he has served IL years as
mayor of Rock Island.
Other members of the present
commission have not made known
their intentions as TO whether or
not they will be out for reelection,
but it is considered probable that
the entire present city commission
will seek reelection.
Henry c. Hinrichs today an
nounced that he would seek a place
On the city commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22

The cost of the building will
range between $43, 900 and $4,000
OF the S34 200 which was subscrib-
ed in the February campaign last
year to be paid in monthly pay
ments during the period of five
years already $4,000 has been paid
in. The financial secretary had
handled up to Jan. 3 over S21 900.
Beside these liberal contributions
Immanuels Lutheran congregation
had nearly $500 contributions for
the cunning expenses and cOntri-
buted $1,275.S5 for synodical and
charitable purposes in the Luther
an church
After the third Liberty loan
drive the pastor received a special
letter from the headquarters at
Washington commenting on the
liberality of the members of I'm
manue'S congregation. Imman-
uel's congregation also was we'll
represented in the list of young
men who were ready to make the
supreme sacrifice for their country.
The service flag shows At stars.
Thirty-one of the boys were and are
"Over there" and the rest were in
the various camps when the armis-
tice was signed.
1t may be added that the build
ing committee in a joint meeting
with the arrangements committee
has decided to invite the public in
general to come and inspect the
new building on Thursday evening.
Jan. 80. A reception committee will
take care of all who wish to see the
new building
Those who were actively engaged
in the building enterprise are:
Architects-O. z. Cervin and B.
Horn
Contractors-The Henry W.
Horst company
Building committee-E. Hoffman.
J. Scherer deceased. Phi Bruch-
mann, F. J. Sittig, A. Henke, trus-
tees; financial secretary of build
ing fund, A. F. Horst; n E. Juhl,
F. Mielke. II. Rexine, r. Selle; pas
tor. Phi. Wilhelm.
School board-E. Liedtke, NJ. f.
Strieter, w. A. Schroether.
Board of elders. L. Roehr, H.
Lange. J. D. Mangelsdorf, ]. B.
Gerdes, c. Borst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22

Choir proclaim Through All
the Skies Johovah's Name Most
Glorious"
Hymn-"Onward, Christian Sol
diersi"
Liturgy, benediction and doxol-
| ogy.
After the services the members
and their friends will return TO the
new building and enjoy the evening
either in the clubrooms or at the
new bowling alleys or in the audi
torium. The ladies will again serve
lunch and refreshments. After the
luncheon at 1880 an informal pro-
gram will be given in the auditor
ium. The boys under the flag"
from lover there" and from the
different camps who have returned
to their homes are all expected to
be present, if possible, in their uni
forms, and will be given a rousing
reception. Also the Lutheran
boys" and their friends of the
Twentieth infantry, stationed in the
arsenal barracks, are expected to
be present.
Began Year Ago.
the congregation met to discuss the
building proposition in an extra
meeting. 1t was apparent very
soon that the congregation either
had to build an addition to the
old building which was erected in
1886 or to erect new building The
great majority of members were in
favor of a new building. A finance
and canvassing committee was or
ganiZed under the leadership of A.
z. Horst and this committee met
with signal success. In a I days
campaign nearly $4,000 was sub
scribed during February of last
year.
The congregation in its May
meeting passed the resolution to &C
cept the bid of the Henry w Horst
company. On the 18th day of Aug
ust the foundation had progressed
so far that the cornerstone could
be laid The work progressed nice
ly, although during the strenuous
times last summer and fall the nee
essary laborers and the building
material often could not be gotten,
and special credit is due to the con-
tracing IlTn LOT having the Dullu-
ing eady for occupation at the
present time. It is a fine and well
equipped building. In the base
ment there are two up-to-date
bowling alleys, a spacious club
room, modern and sanitary toilet
facilities, and up-tO-date heating ap-
paratus with fuel rooms On the
main floor there are two spacious
modern school rooms, a clubroom
with a kitchenette for the ladies'
societies, and a committee room.
On the top floor there is a large
assembly hall or auditorium with a
large stage, and below the balcony
there is one of the best equipped
kitchens in the city. The seating
capacity of this hall or auditorium
is about $50. The seats on the
balcony are stationary, while the
ones on the main floor can be re
moved and placed under the stage
within a few minutes time, thus
converting the hall into a fine gym
nasium where basket ball, voIIey
ball and similar games can be
played.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22

when this percentage had been re-
moved he would send notice
However, it is claimed elsewhere
that so paroled prisoners are being
removed every week and that this
ratio of removals has been KEEP:
up since the agreement was
reached. At this rate the percent
age of removals promised would
be completed by the middle OF Feb
ruary.
Mayor McCoIochie states that he
is not anxious TO rush the remov-
ais faster than this as long as the
crime situation is no worse than
it is now, but asserts mat if he
does rot hear from Mr.. Whitman
within the next few weeks regard
ing the completion of he prom
Used removals he will demand 10
know the reason.
In the meantime the mayor is
expecting a communication froIn
Governor Lowden, as the governO,
has taken a special interest in the
local situation and has promised
the Rock Island mayor his assist
ance in alleviating the conditions
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22
Wide Satin Taffeta Rif
bOns 10c yard

A clearaway Of several hundreds
of yards of wide satin taffeta rib
hons widths IL. Is, % and 40) not
all shades, were priced as high as
SIC. choice, per yard, 10c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22
PRISONER CASE
STILL IN DARK
Mayor Fails to Receive Any Motif
ficatiOn as to Removals of
ParOled Men.

Several weeks have rolled by
since the conference between
Mayor William McConochie and
John L. Whitman, state superin-
tendent of prisons, regarding the
removal of paroled prisoners from
this community, and so far no
word has been received by the
Rock Island mayor from Mr..
Whitman as to whether or not the
percentage of removals promised
has been maintained.
The state superintendent OF
prisons Jan. 2, promised
Mayor McConochie that rs per
cent of the remaining paroled
prisoners in this community would
be removed rapidly" and that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22
ARMY HANDLES BIG MAIL.

One reason the Y. NJ. c. A. Will
have to spend more than S2,OOO,OO(
for writing paper and envelope.
for the soldiers is shown in the an.
nouncement from Paris that tho
central postoffice for the army in
France handles more than 100000
pieces of mail each day The Amz
erican doughbOy in France has DO
come the worlds most prolific let
ter writer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22
M'CONOCHIE TO
RUN IN SPRING
Mayor Verifies RumOrs As to His
Intention to Become Candi-
date to Succeed Himself.
EXECUTIVE MANY TINES.
Has Served Total OF IL Years In
der Aldermanic and Commits
sion Forms of Government.

Interest in the spring election is
growing daily as rumors are pas
sed about as to prospective candi-
dates for the mayoralty. and as the
result of this Mayor William Nc
Conochie has announced that he is
to be a candidate to succeed him
self and will enter the race for
chief executive of Rock Island.
q Ex-Mayor H. M. Schriver and
Supervisor E. H. Phillips have also
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22
Pre- =InVentOry 1
Tennis F1annels

Full standard quality tennis fan
nels, all good styles, light and
lark lark on sale'.. Csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22
Women's Winter Goats
$1,000, $19.75. $500. $500
Formerly Priced Many Dollars Higher

A big lot of women's coats of wool velour,
eponge, kersey and pom pom, black and the
better colors, variety of styles, values to $45,
now $500. ...
Beautiful velvet and velour du horde
coats, belted models, large collars and cuffs,
colored Innings, formerly priced as high as
$55 co. now $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22

Misses and school girls coats of cordu-
roy, chin-chow cloth and plaids in popular
colors ard styles, values to $4,000, now
$1,000.
Women's plush, wool velour. kersey.
storm serge and mixed cloth coats, latest
styles, black and colors, values to $500,
now $19.75. -. 4... IL. nsa.A..r.. .4nss
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22
Suits at Half Price

One splendid lot of women's late model
suits of wool velours, silvertones velour de
laine, velvet, serge, poplin, gabardine and
Poiret twill, tailored and fancy belted mod
els, in black, navy, Copenhagen, beet root,
oxford gray and mixtures, priced up to sos,
choice at Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-01-22
Dresses Half Price

One lot of silk and cloth dresses of taffeta,
satin, velvet, georgette, serge, jersey and vel
vet, many in combinations of materials, in
afternoon wear, in black, navy, burgundy,
Copenhagen, taupe, tan and green, prices
range as high as $47.5o, choice at II price.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03

addicts to correctional institutions to re-
ceive treatment, but somehow one does not
hear so much about the constitutional
rights of the rest Of mankind-the law
abiding citizens who must pay the bill,
those whose homes are wrecked, whose
property endangered and whose lives are
often threatened
Drug addiction is disease, and has be-
come such an increasing menace that if al
lowed to continue unchecked it will ruin
not only the nation but the individual"
Such warnings as those, coming from
men of authority and experience merit at
tention. No community can afford to re-
lax its vigilance in detecting and checking
the illicit sale and use of the drug. Nor
should it be regarded as the duty or burden
of any class, for the drug habit is not con-
fined to one class, but goes it's evil, insidi-
Gus way alike among rich and poor edu-
Gated and ignorant
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03
PUTTING IN THE PUNCH,
By PEPS.
By PEPS.

IF WE may be forgiven for the slang, desire to
ord the fact that Councilman Hoover passed Buck
THE back lot garden hasn't yet produced any Luther
Burbanks in these parts
WE know about the demand but we'd like to have a
tip who put the lie in supply
GERMANY was tough enough when 1t drunk on
home brewed stuff but It's soused on Bolshevik
BOOZE
NOTE in pioneer column that Mr.. White came here
before one else" AS matter colorful history
would like to have decision on this point: Wasn't
Mr.. Red here first ?'
L HAVE been successful widow for so years." writes
a contrib. What the deuce is a successful widow?
so FAR however the Monroe doctrine hasn't got into
the movies
THE recent congress was called the congress-"
That's true without any reference whatever
over in Europe.
"CHICAGO will outstrp Paris claims Windy City
newspaper. We've always had a curiosity ow
Paris would appear outstripped.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03

second alternative which Dicky was
playfully proposing. s.at for worlds
would 1 haye had h.ir imagine that I
remembered what his volatile nature had
evidently forgotten-the misery which
his interest in two beautiful women had
cost me. With an effort that sent the
blood to my checks looked up at him
mischievously.
whichever Is the least trouble to
.you." l said demurely, and as DicSy
threw back his head and laughed-it Ia
very easy to bring laughter to my hus-
bands lips these days. for he seems
fairly intoxicated with the nero Joy OF
being at home again-I rose to greet two
familiar figures that had just emerged
from the opening in the hedge between
our house and that of little Mrs Durkee,
next door.
you're not mad by me. are you.
sweetheart" Dicky clutched at my
skirt In affected terror.
NONSENSE" I replied In a low tone.
Don't you see? Mrs. Durkee and AL
fred are coming over"
Aren't They Awful"
Dicky bounded from his chair threw
open the door of the sun parlor and was
across the lawn and hugging our little
friend warmly by the time had reached
the bottom of the steps. We had had
fleeing glirppses of the Durkees since
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03

Alfred's return, but this was the first
time they had come across the lawn in
the old informal way. Nothing could SO
have assured mo that tho dear old peace
full Ne had come back to us again.
"Dfei<y" protested little Mrs. Durkes
playfully.
Yes, ma'am." His voice was deeply
Apologize. II know can't hug you as
tightly as we both would like, on &C.
count OF this game arm. but IL you'Il
call around say two weeks from now
I'll endeavor to make up for my remiss-
ness"
Get along with you!" She gave him
a playful push. "Id like chance to
get a word In edgeways with Madge."
Don't worry about Madge." her son
said impudently. as he slipped his arm
around me and gave mo fraternai kiss.
She's getting along very nicely. thank
you"
Aren't they awful. Madge7" Little
Mrs. Durkee uttered the piatitude. which
! had heard from her lips at least a
score Of times. as she settled her plump
little self In one OF the easy veranda
chairs. do you know. think they
must have been practising talk like that
with some OF those pretty French girls
over there. they're SO brazsn.''
"Coises. ALI. we're discovered" Dicky
said mechanically, As the little
woman dimpled and preened herself like
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03
ODD and INTERESTING FACTS

Oyster shells are being used extern
sively in the manufacture of Portland
cement along the coast Of the Gulf of
Mexico.
A rich deposit of asphalt has been dis
covered in the Philippines located so
near the waters edge that no inland
transportation whatever is necessary,
In some parts of Holland the farmers
have taken a hint from Nature, and As
a result have their own gas plants. On
the drained marshy land, below the sea
level natural gas Is plentiful, and plants
have been installed to put 1t to practical
use. The installation comprises a we'll.
into which water from the soil flters.
with gas generator placed therein.
this extracting the gaseous properties
from the water and conducting them
to a reservoir containing a supply for
the house. The gas thus obtained pro-
vides all the wants for. cooking, heat.
ing and lighting In the house or any
other part OF the farm yard. After the
plant 10 once installed. which can 81
done at a small expense. the cost Is
nothing and the quality Of the xas y
said to b particularly good.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03

the bit Of nun and feathers she is. and
then the two men plunged into a sea of
"reminiscences and exchanged experiences.
which held our interest. but in which l.
at least, recognized no familiar name.
A Name.
Tho mention finally Of . name knew
came to my ears. therefore. with an
emphasis that I would otherwise not
have noticed.
There was . little piece in the paper
this morning about . friend OF yours"
ALFRED Durkes remarked to Dicky be-
tween puffs Of . cigar which Dicky had
recommended as "a rope worth trying"
THAT so?' Dicky responded iaziiy.
whats his manner"
Alfred Durkee took his cigar from his
mouth and gazed at Dicky with exag-
gerated admiration.
Gee. but you're either we'll trained or
naturally foxy" he exclaimed. Listen
to him. What's his name7 Well. a. Il
happens this particular person amt
him."
well. Til bite, Mistah: what's her
3ame?" rstorted Dicky imperturbabiy.
Edith Fairfax" returned Alfred Dur
kee. and fancied / saw . gisam Of
mischief in the eyes he turned On Dicky
as he uttered the name
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03
Forget the Monkey Wrench.

TA\OISE is moving along nicely, thank
TX you. Upbuilding, development, edo
" itivity' are in the air. The people
are actuated by a forward spirit. They are
full Of pep and up and at it. :
We need a lot Of things-more than we
can get right away. Many of them are
within reach, however These all mean
bigness in more ways than one-and per-
manent growth-an honest to goodness
city, broad-guaged and prosperous.
There are some things we have we don t
need. We dom need pessimism and chur-
lishness and holding back in the traces.
We will have our little civic disputes,
which are forgotten in a day But we can
not afford to forget the big issuc-the old
burg and its surrounding territory We
will have to give and take on the non-es-
sentials but we will not give an inch on the
important matter.
Boise is coming into her own. We are to
have additional Observation-Disclosures and
homes-to relieve the present congestion.
We are to have good roads in the sur
rounding territory and, within short time
that fine highway to Arrowrock dam-thc
biggest drawing card in the state.
The machinery is working smoothly
Anyone with monkey wrench had better
slip it into the ash can
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03
Excellent paper has been made out of

Excellent paper has been made out OF
grapevines.
A Frenchmnn 10 tho inventor of an
electric clock that runs without atten-
lion as long As its battery is In good
condition.
A Japanese industry which has made
remarkable progrsss In recent years IL
that concerned with the extraction OF
vegetable wax. which IL coming into
greater demand on foreign markets.
A tremendous amount of labor IL
saved daily at the offices Of the De-
troit street railways by automatic coin
handling machines. A bank Of ma
chines, handles an average Of 100000
Going each day. The machines are oper-
ated by one-third Horsepower motors.
The coins are placed I'm hoppers at the
top, in all denominations, lust AZ they
come from the fare boxes on the cars.
without further attention, battered and
badly-worn pieces are thrown out, ard
the remaining coins are sorted into their
respective denominations. These are
accurately counted and properly wrapped
In rolls Of any desired amounia
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03

perhaps the most determined effort to
retain alive this ancient custom.
among the Mongols Of the Ortous,
marriage is a matter OF sale and of pur-
chase But for. some One after the
contract the bride remains with her
family. Then there arrives a day when
the Bridegroom determines to bring
home his bride.
Calmly remaining In his own home. or
IN tho tent he has erected for the we'd
cling ceremony near the house of his
family, the bridegroom awaits his BRIDE
To fetch her he sends deputation OF
friends to her house. She is his by
right of betrothall. - rather is right
of purchase. and he expects her to be
delivered to the messengers he sends.
But as the deputation draws near the
brides house her relatives and friends
form circle before the door. The obvi-
Gus intention is to prevent her being
carried away. So they fight with the
messengers. but the fight Is only
feigned. And the bride Is at last
brought out from her parents house.
She Ia placed upon a horse and the
horse Is led three times around her old
home. Then at full gallop the horse Is
driven to the brdegroom's tent
Following as fast as they can, tho
brides parents, her other relatives and
friends gather around the bridegrooms
tent and instantly ell thought OF differ
ence is forgotten. They mingle with the
hridegroom's friends and with them Of
fer their presents to the newly-married
pair. and then they sit down to o great
wedding feast.
They are content. for the ancient idea
that a wife must be captured has been
fulfilled even in modern peaceful times
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-03
My HEART and My HUSBAND
Adele rsonsN New o
Repelations Of Wife

AM 20 happy that II frishtens me.

\ AM 10 happy that IL frightens me.
These are the words that nv heart
says over and over in these f,rst days
of the reunion Of our little household
and my husbands return to civilian life
For SO many months we have walked
through the valley Of the shadow that
now, when we have definitely reached
the mountain top upon the other side.
see stretched before us the pleasant
paths OF peace" and. more attractive
still the blessed, Joyous vista Of hum
drum domesticity. cannot realize all at
once the wonderful bliss that Is mine.
said al much to Dicky as we sat
together In the sun parlor upon the last
morning Of my weeks enforced vacation
from school work-taken at the physi-
clans ordsrs-after my unfortunate ac-
eident upon the day Of Dicky's first ap-
pearance in civilian clothes.
Getting dose OF what the Scotch
call fey are your" he asked quizzlcally,
but he laid his hand over mine as he
said 1t. and his eyes, though dancing,
still held INFINITE tenderness well.
how shall I go about It to cure you
Quickestf Shall l treat 'er rough or
get up q Irritation with the FIRST pretty
Eirl see? Either way, you'll have
something to take your mind of this
too blissful Joy
I sternly repressed the little SILVER
that shook me at the mention OF the