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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23

At one time snail racing was a
great fad in Austria. Vienna had a
fashionable snail racing club,
where fortunes were frequently
wagered on the ridiculous contests.
Careful records of the time taken
by the winning snails to crawl
around the miniature race course
were kept, in order that contest
ants might be properly handicap
ped in subsequent matches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
DR., ", 0, COFEEE

Practice limited 70 eve, ear. nose ans
throat diseases. strengthens croas-eyes.
removes sdenolds at one visit, no chlorn-
form. Treats deafness, loss Of hearing.
eye diseases by nou-suFgicai method. He
is IN his Davenport Offices IN the Fret
National Bank Bldg, corner Of Second and
Main streets. en- Saturday, Monday and
Tuesday. from 2 q. m. 10 $50 p. n
Phone Davenport 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
First photo of General Won linden
burg in civilian clothes.

The national Liberal party in
Germany is booming Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg for the presidency
OF the new German republic in the
frs. elections to be held under the
new constitution. Won Hiudeuburg
is said TO be the only leader of the
old Germany who retains his popu-
larity unimpaired under the new
order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23

Constantinople boasts of more
dogs than any other city. The dogs
are the common property of the
city and are maintained at public
expense because of their valuable
work as scavengers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23

What is believed 20 be the largest
wooden tower ever built-256 feet
high-was erected in Cleveland re-
Gently in connection with the work
OF coating two great steel smoke
stacks with cement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23

Fifty-two different varieties OF
oak grow in Asia Minor and half
OF these are 10 be found in no other
parts OF the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23

The natives of the Andaman IS
lands average three feet eleven
inches in height and weigh under
20 pounds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23

Sweden was the FIRST country n
recognize the equality of sons ard
daughters in the matter OF inner
iting property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23

In Mexico the school childen are
given daily lessons in politeness
and are taught to utter all manner
OF pretty speeches
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
WAR on TAKE-ALL CONTINUES

Eradication OF the take-all dis
ease OF wheat and other small
grains, which was first discovered
in the United States last spring,
claims close attention from fed
eral and state agricultural author
16es. When the take-all and flag
smut conference was held in Wash
1ngton at thrashing time. the dis
eases were thought to exist only in
= few counties in Illinois and In
diana. Two other infested areas
suspected of being take-alI have
since been discovered, one near
Roanoke, Va. and the other in
Mason county, Wash. Necessary
control measures have been inaug-
nrated. Field experiments on two
farms in Madison county, Ill, one
Of the infested areas. have been
undertaken to determine how long
soil infestation will continue, the
efficacy OF different rotations in
controlling the disease, the degree
OF immunity and susceptibility Of
different crops and crop varieties,
the effect Of fertilizers on develop
ment Of the disease, and other re-
later facts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
Obituary
J. Palmer Bogue,

Word has been received of the
death OF J. Palmer Bogue Of
Omaha, formerly OF Rock Island.
Mr.. Palmer was born in New York
in 1851 He came to Rock Island
when a boy. Surviving him are
the widow and three sisters, Mrs.
Mary Keller, Mrs. Margaret San
born and Miss Jessie Bogue, all of
this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23

All the news al. the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23
BELGIANS FLOCK
TO PITTSBURGH
TOHONOR ALBERT

Pittsburgh. Pa, Oct 23.-Former
residents Of Belgium from all parts
of western Pennsylvania. eastern
Ohio and West Virginia Joined the
people of Pittsburgh today in hon
oring Albert. king of the Belgians,
and Queen Elizabeth.
After King Albert received an
honorary degree from the Univers-
ity of Pittsburgh. the royal party
inspected Carnegie institute and the
Carnegie school Of technology.
Luncheon was served at Mayor
Babcock's home, after which the
party drove to points of interest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-23

Mr.. Sunday will go to Reynolds.
Ill, Saturday morning and will
preach there at 10 O'Clock. He will
be accompanied by members Of his
party.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-22

to trust him. At least 1t was all n
could do at present.
Continued In tomorrowS
Evening Herald.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-22
A CONSTITUTIONAL POINT

Without question q good many constitutional points
win be brought up before the status Of federal prohibi-
ton legislation, present and contemplative, is settled.
One point on which a supreme court decision is certain
to bs asked II some OF the. legislation now pending is
passed IL as to the power Of congress to give such legis-
lation a retroactive effect. The extremists on the prohibi-
ton side demand that it shall be made illegal for IN in
dividual to possess liquor in his own house, no matter
how or when the stock was obtained. 1t Is alleged in
support of this proposal that wealthy individuals have
laid in stocks Of liquor sufficient to last a lifetime, and
that If they are permitted to retain 1t the effect will be
to nullify all prohibition legislation, so far a they are
concerned.
without question the condition described exists, but
the contention Of those who have laid in these private
stocks will be that the liquor was purchased prior to
July /, when its purchase and possession were perfectly
legal, and that it is beyond the power Of congress to
make illegal. and to compel the destruction of property
legally acquired and lawfully owned prior to the enact
ment of the law affecting it.
The constitution declares specifically against ex post
facto laws, but this would seem to be one Of them.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-22
THE NEW TAMPcO INCIDENT

The developments in tho new Tanpico incident vu1
b watched with intense interest throughout tho United
eeates. The affair, as has been pointed out in the news
dspatches. bears a striking resemblance to the former
attack on American seamen which occurred near the
same place, and which led to the American occupat,on
of Yer. Cruz, and, later. to the downfall Of Huert. a.
dictator Of Mexico.
On that occasion, following a number Of irritating
Incidents. the crew Of = boat from an American war v..-
- was attacked BY persons either in the employ or mb-
49, - the immediate Jurisdiction OF Huerta. Admiral
81Gayo, who was in command. demanded immediate
apology and the saluttng Of the American nag BY The
Representatives Of Huerta.
s@s This particular feature Of the adstr has hear v.~v
sstasgefy overlooked In comment that has been made 4
sery common summary Of the incident is somethin~
ne this:
1oilowfng an attack on American se.m.n IN.
#ANeyicAn government demanded that the MEXICAN rov-
xn1ltsrt salute the American fas: the Mexican ~ovsrr-
S#N5Sax refused: the demand was neither enforced NOR
gltAAfasn; ana ultimately amieabls relation. vmr "a
&s1 n16 without the demanded alsts having been rtv.n
SSS@gS H. fact r that the original demand for apo,orv .nd
Sas9eek - nnaAe. not ~ any Of the authorities ct wash
l1~eenS bat ~ an admiral Of the American navy On d,tv
19ek1caa waasfa r 49, approved iii washington. AND
@6~SN pessg taksn 10 snfssrs Ii ~ the Guiding OF az II.
Z 16oaRe 10y frpn eealsan3eaeson Win tie u. n.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-22

demand was not made of the Mexican government. for
there was no such thing recognized as such by the
American government. The status Of Huerta was that of
the acts Of persons under his immediate control, a status
which is we'll understood and universally recognized I'M
der appropriate conditions. The original demand stood,
and the enforcement measures continued as long as
Huerta continued to exercise authority as the head OF a
faction. Ultimately Huerta fed and his faction dis
salute could have been demanded, or from which it
could have been accepted as an expression Of regret. The
offending party having thus been eliminated. the forces
occupying the Mexican port were withdrawn. The down.
fall Of Huerta was due directly to the action Of the
American government In insisting on its demand.
for which the Carranza government is held responsible.
It is not charged that Mexican troops or officials had any
thing to do with the affair, but the ofrense was commit
ted In territory where, even In the troubled, state of Mex
lean affairs, the government is in complete control.
It is clearly beyond the power Of any government to
mitted by lawless persons within its jurisdiction. But,
such an ofense having been committed, 1t becomes the
duty Of the government in charge not merely to express
regret, but to attempt, with due diligence and in mani
fest good faith, to bring the offenders to Justice and to
prevent the commission of like offenses in future. It Is
been such as to create no anticipation Of any very vigor-
Gus measures of this kind from him except under threat
or fear Of compulsion. .
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-22
8NopH1S,

cyril Gordon Of the United States
secret service in Washington Is ordered
BY the chief Of his department to 80 to
New York at 80 minutes notice. There
vii know him only as an expert in read
message which MIR. Holman will give
MN to read. which really belongs to the
secret service department.
Gordon reaches Holman's home after
Q series of delays. He is given thu
cipher message during dinner. Although
me real message has been marked on
the back by Holman with a large red
saDsei1atss I'D a Dummy nm by 5y previous them ar,
called to the telephone. He goes. and
almost at the same moment Holman
ana the other guests discover that they
nave been tricked. Gordon takes to his
neels out Of the door, with the real
message. which he realizes Is Of great
pocket.
Gordon leaps into a carriage standing
IN front Of the door. To evade pursuit
ne enters a church and Is mistaken for
me bridegroom at a wedding about to
ommence. Before realizes what is hap.
penlng he Is married to a beautiful girl
before.
The newly married couple leave on a
night train, Swallowed by an agent Of
the men from whom Gordon has taken
the paper. By leaving the train at a way
station early the next morning, how
has no suspicion of his real identity,
elude the pursuer who. however. also
leaves the train at the next station, and
sets out t. trail them.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-22
WEATHER is LOCAL

Weather IL local. Climate is general. To say in gen.
era1 terms that there u to be q dry summer, or 4 wet
summer, or a cold winter. or a mild winter, is nonsense,
because the prediction that may be literally fulfilled on
ono locality may prove utterly false in another close by.
An illustration Of this Is found in the weather condi-
tons in sections Of the north west this summer. A section
Of northern Minnesota just a few miles east Of the Red
River valley has been inundated not only by local" show
ers which have been described a. cloudbursts. but bv 9TH
or rains more general and more continuous. Fields are
under water. and in certain districts it L. necessary to re-
move the entire population, both Of human beings ana OF
domestic animals. in order that they may find dry footing
and sustenance.
Leas than 500 miles west Of that section the people
Of Montana are suffering from drouth conditions which
have rarely. II ever. been equaled. Cultivated fields are
burned bare. Pasurase Il dried up. Live stock is starry
tng. 80 acute are the conditions that state and federal
agencies arc at work to remove great herds Of stock to
The calendar runs in Minnesota just as It does IN
Montana. The heavenly bodies rise and set in the one dis.
trict ~ In the other. The moon changes 1T the same time.
and III thin crescent shows wet" or dry in the one cas-.
just - in the othsr.
It y certain that the prediction which fits northern
Ainnesota this summer does not tit Montana. And vet
thers are Thousands Of persons who will give weight to
general weather predictions made on the basis of The
shaps Of the moon or On sons other fsature which u uni
form throughout the world.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-22
DOES NOT STAND ANALYSIS

The bill OF particulars which the Federal Trade COM
mission presented against the big five" in the packing
industry a few days ago has an imposing appearance,
and a mere glance at its bulk and the number of it's
items tends to create the impression that the packers
have been guilty Of all the crimes in the calendar. and
then some.
In a number Of particulars, however. the complaint
does not stand analysis. 1t is complained, for instance,
that the packers in question not only prepare and deal
in meats. but manufacture and distribute a long list Of
things which are by-products of the packing industry,
made largely from what would otherwise be worthless
refuse. Among these articles are enumerated fertilizers.
glue. strings for musical instruments, and a number Of
things which are made from the bones, hair, entrails, or
other portions Of cattle which must either be used in
this way or thrown onto the dump.
We take it that a plea Of guilty will be made with
great cheerfulness by the accused to this portion Of the
charge We know of no reason why a packer should be
ashamed Of the fact that he makes fiddle strings Of the
entrails of sheep and fertilizer out Of their contents.
He is making a useful product out Of that which, at the
e-nal! Slaughter house. must be hauled out and burned
IN order that it may not become a nuisance. Just what
explain.
Neither does the commission explain what objection
it has to the practice described in another Of its charges
their by-products not only from the refuse of their own
factories, but from that Of smaller neighboring factories.
A packing factory must reach a certain size and have a
certain output before it can afford the outlay for the
equipment needed for the handling Of these various
subsidiary lines of manufacture. And if, not caring to
engage in that particular line of work, the small factory
hnds opportunity to sell its refuse to a larger one which
is completely equipped, what is wrong about that, and
who is injured?
The commission also finds a menace to public safety
In the fact that some Of the big packers are directors in
banks. That may be highly improper, but again we fail
to see why. Presumably the big packer, like the little
one, and like every other persons engaged in trade or
industry, hopes to make money out of his enterprise.
II he Is successful in accumulating more than he wishes
to spend on his food, clothing and other personal MAIN
tenance, he must do something with what he has left,
and why should he not invest it IN bank stock as prop
erly as IN anything else? And we take it that whom a man
has shown sufficient business ability to become a dig
packer" he would be considered a valuabl> addition to
any business board Of directors. Is there any reason on
earth why he should not be chosen to MI such a po-
aition?
When the commission undertakes to prove that ev-
erything It has charged Is ubiquitous it has taken on q
Big contract
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-22
But isn't that your handwriting!

II - not. LOOK!
He took out his fountain pen. and.
holding the letter on, the arm of her
chair, he wrote rapidly in his natural
hand her own name and address be-
meath the address on the envelope,
then held 1t up to her.
do they look alike?"
The two writings were as utterly
unlike as possible, the letter being
addressed in an almost unreadable
scrawl, and the fresh writing stand
ing fine and clear. in a script thai
spoke of character and business ablli-
ty. Even a child could see at a
glance that the two were not written
by the same hand-and yet of course,
it might have been practiced for the
purpose of deception. This thought
flashed through the minds of both
even as he held it out for her to look.
She looked from the envelope to his
eyes and back to the letter, startled
not knowing what to think.
But before either of them had I'M
for another word the conductor, the
porter, and several people from the
car behind came hurriedly through.
and they realized that while they
talked the train had come to a i
amid the blazing electric lights of a
great city station.
Why" said Gordon, startled. "
must have reached Pittsburgh. Is this
Pittsburgh" he %called'out to the van
ishing porter.
"Yas sah!" yelled the porter, put
ting his head around the curve OF the
passageway. you bettah hurry sab.
fob dis train goes con to Cincinnati
pretty quick. Yves late gittin' In you
see."
Neither Of them had noticed a mar
i~ x,41,~h r14thaS with C1NrNh haf and
hands in his pockets who had board
ed the train a few miles back and
walked through the car several times
cycling them keenly. He struck his
head in at the door now furtively and
drew back quickly again out of sight.
Gordon hurriedly gathered up the
baggage, and they vent out of the
car, the porter rushing back as they
reached the door, to assist them and
tunity to say anything more, as they
mingled with the crowd, until the
porter landed their baggage in the
great station and hurried back to his
train. The man with the SLOUGH hat
followed and stood u~nobstrusively be-
hind them.
Gordon looked down at the white.
drawn face of the girl. and his heart
was touched with compassion for her
LIOuU4C. I1c IIuol Al4dnC 1ASA oO1AIC SAL
isfactory explanation at once that
would set her heart at rest, but he
could not do it here, for every seat
about them was filled with noisy chat
tering folk. He stopped and whisper
ed low and tenderly:.
Don't worry, little girl! Just try
to trust me. and l will explain it ALL"
Can you explain it," she asked
%anxiously, as if catching at a rope
thrown out to save her life.
Perfectly" he said. "if you will
be patient and trust me. But we can
not talk here. Just wait in this seat
until 1 see If I can get the stateroom
on the sleeper"
He left her with his courteous bow,
and she sat watching hi stall. fine
figure as he threaded his way among
the crowds to the Pullman window,
her heart filled with mingling emo
lions. In spite of her reason, a tiny
bit Of hope for the future was spring.
ing up in her heart and without her
own will she found herself inclined
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-22
TRUE

You don't have to be rich TO- DO kindly non neednr =. -. :. = - az.
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- ~ HLeMnsosnip you're seeking, 90 make tt thu aid woridi ID ....- -.
81 2 2 s s1sn Inst ae so'den not money that an that. worth h.nnx
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~ ~ - - 70. - none. nonesI ahd helpful, who lives % the ruth hath a. r r1..
- So eeSure 81 service - Welcnme wherever III goes. 49,
Ilou on q Q be rich to be noble, yuu neednr be rich - Il. 800.
e always b men who have fortunes q weather ia On ps s1 q. -.
The sum Of your gold doesn't mattsr. You 81 III r. H. : 4 r IL r 2. ~ Ffss
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-22
DISCOVER ARG CAVE.

San Luis Potosi, Mexico. July 81
(By Mail)-Workers in q mine at
Matehuala, near here. have
= cave which Is said to be n Of the
largest in the republic. It is more
than 900 feet below the level Of the
mine and is fifteen feet in widbh. Iu
length has never been estimated but
exploring parties expect to survey It
carefully in the near future. One OF
the most fantastic Of Its many gro
tesoue adornments lis a sulphurous
fountain which pours out continuous
~ a, stream Of blue water.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-09-12
Goods to be Given Away
Friday, Sept. 10

OUTING FLANNEL GIVEN AWAY-ONE YARD
FREE WITH EVERYONE YOU BUY AT Csc PER
YARD. NO LIMIT BUY ANY NUMBER OF YARDS
YOU WANT BUY 10 YARDS, AT 35c YOU WILL
GET 10 YARDS FREE. (None Sold to Dealers)
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-09-12
Goods at Your Own Price
Thursday, Sept. Is

WE TOLD YOU WE WOULD Sci LSTOCK AT RE-
TAIL AND GIVE YOU THE BENEFIT READ on
THURSDAY WE WILL PLACE A LARGE AMOUNT
OF MERCHANDISE ON A TABLE. PICK 1T OUT
PAY US WHAT YOU THINK 1T is WORTH; BE
FAIR TO MR.. WELLS AND YOURSELF.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-02-28
SHEPHERD BROS.
WILL OPEN NEW
CONFECTIONERY
Have Secured Storeroom on Kimball
Expert Candy Maker and
Drink Mixer.

The first of April Messrs. Shepherd
Brothers will open confectionery
store in the building on Kimball ave
nue. formerly occupied by the McNair
shoe store. The fountain, fixtures
and furniture have been ordered and
they should be here in ample time to
be installed for opening the first OF
April.
Mr.. ]. R. Shepherd has been EN-,
ployed in Caldwell for number OF
years. He is an expert soda fountain
man, ice cream maker and soft drink
mixer. His brother is coming here
from Spokane where he is now EN-
ployed in the "Antlers" the largest
retail candy store in Spokane. He is
an expert candy maker,
First Class Place.
Mr.. ]. r. Shepherd stated Monda,
that they will have first class place
None will be neater and cleaner, The
merchandise handled will be of Tho
finest quality and taken care OF RICH
in every particular,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-02-28
DIR. Z. u. UDICK WILL BE
ASSOCIATED WITH BLONDEL

DR. Rlondel announces that III the
future DR.. r, u, udick will be asso-
ciated with him in his dcntnl practice
DR.. udick has Just returned from the
North Pacific College OF Dentistry. At
Portland. Oregon, where he special,
lied in prophylaxis, the treatment OF
pyorrhea. and plat work
DIR. udick. before attending Senoo,
was y, resident of Caldwell and well
known here. therefore needs no
further introduction. -,
Drs. Blondcl & udick plan extensive
remodelng of their present offices
and will have the most modern
equipment in this section. In addition
10 the local office they contemplate
opening branch office at Parma,
having one man in attendance certain certain,
davs each week as the practice, WI
warrant,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-02-28
Getting Rid of Colds.

The easiest and quickest way TO get
rid of cold is to take Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy. This preparation has
been in use for many years and its
value fully proven. No matter what
remedy you use, however, care must
be taken not to contract a second cold
before you have recovered from the
first one, and there is serious danger
of this. A man of middle age or older
should go to bed and stay in bed until
fully recovered 1t is better to stay
in bed three days at the start than
three weeks later on.-Adv.
We will have beautiful display OF
trimmed and tailored hats, commenc-
ing February 18th. You are cordially
invited to attend. M. F. Gilgan-
Sarchet. 2-7 PA