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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08

KEN G1O4y p~Ap @-4-Cu as lnsLA-
led in 1892, when l was superintend-
eRt OF waterworks, found partial
dismantled 1t had been out Of
commission for eight years, ana had
been pronounced beyond repair.
Parts were scattered all over the
premises, and. in fact, a bargain had
been made to sell it for junk The
council accepted my recommended
ton that il be repaired, and we put
the steam, suction and discharge
pipes back in place. gave it gen.
eral oveThauling, had new plUngers
and sleeves made and enlarged it
to a pump of six 90 million gallons
capacity. This Gaskell pump cost
$24, 10000 when new. We took it
out of the scrap heap, and at total
of $4,000 90 made it apparently as
good as new. and it is pumping wa
ter today. Such pump now would
cost a great deal more than at the
time IT was purchased Tho saw
ing to the city is apparent We
have now three 60 pumps all in
good condition. and ready for ser
vice at all times.
New Building.
&he building north of the pump
ing plant. which formerly con-
tanned the Jewel filter, we replaced
with q two story brick building. the
first story OF which is used as a
work room and store house. and the
second story by the meter depart
ment for testing and repair works,
as we have now 2 400 meters in
service. This building cost ST.
10000.
elevated Tank and Electric Pumps.
We built one hundred thousand
t1OO. o00) gallon elevated steel tank
at Fourteenth street and Forty-sec-
ond avenue to supply the Watch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08
DRIVE FOR OLD
CLOTHING NEXT
Red Cross Chapter viii Open Cam
paign Wednesday for Wear
ing Apparel
WILL GO To WAR REFUGEES
Needy in Frsnce, Belgium, Italy
and Other Destitute COun-
tries to Get Garments.

The Red Cross next Wednesday
will launch its campaign for five
tons of old clothing which will
clothe the refugees of northern
France, Belgium, Italy, Poland,
Rumania, Czecho-Slovakfa and
other destitute and devasted coun-
tries.
And here is the reason Rock Is
land is asked to do its part: The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-08

efficient police protection if
viii do all in his tina they get it.
of Rock Island Schmid
Schmid a
an having only the welfare of tie citizens heart
primaries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

fight, realize that these are the children
of Belgium, standing there like 81
lent, triumphant affirmation, an irwin
chile identity, within the lines Of
France. When Israel of the Lord be-
loved out from the land of bondage
camel
well it certainly got you all right"
the Crouch exclaimed. wish I'd
stayed to see!'
"Perhaps Certainly couldn't move
while could watch those triumphant
little ghosts. but if ever they had
looked out of the picture and turned
their eyes on meme, who through the
whole war never so much as missed
meal-who is it that feeth when no
man pursueth?"
Our Friend the Enemy put US in our
proper place with a tolerant smile. at
must be delightful to get so much emo
ton so casily,'
"Ah, you see. you can always save
your discrimination by taking your
stand firmly on the plot! just float
with the treatment"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

from Paris married into hardshelled
and formal Boston Back Bay family.
The picture was directed by Emile
Chautard for Aircraft from a scenario
by Eve Unsell. The cast includes
David Powell and Courtney Footc
The color picture is entitled every
where With Przma" The Rivoli
Pictorial presents visual bits of con
temporary history and special features
from the weeks news
"mimo drama" stage Of Adolf.
Bolm, Of the Metropolitan, and pre-
scnted with striking incidental music.
will be an important feature of the
programme. The comedy number will
be "Cupid's Day Off" Mack Scnnett
The overture rendered by the Rivoli
orchestra, Emo Rapee conducting, will
be "Capriccio Espagnolc," by Rimsky
KorsakoN. Vincente Ballestcr will
sing "Visione dc Venczia," by Renato
Brogi Light opera numbers viii be
selections from "Thc Chocolate Sol
der" by Strauss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

Shaking the salt out of his hair,
slowing away his "gob" suit supplied
by the United States navy, and over
hauling his wardrobe of civilian
clothes, Jack Pckford, now film star.
With his own producing organization.
has started to work in Hollywood, Cal,
making the first Of his series of pict-
ures for the First National Exhibitors
C-.cniA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

big feature of the programme at
Loew's New York Theatre and Roof
the coming week will be the first show
ing Of "The Hidden TRUTH" starring
Anna Case, grand opera prima donna
and star of the concert stage. This is
Miss Cases debut on the screen.
The daily features will be William
Russell in "Whcn a Man Rides Alone
on Tuesday, Louis Bcnnison in "Sandv
Burke of the u Bar L" on Wednesday.
Sessue Hayakawa in "Bonds of Honor"
on Thursday. Carmel Mayors in "Who
viii Marry Nc" and Harry Carey in
"Ropcd' on Friday. Louise Huff in
"Thc Heart of Gold" on Saturday, and
May Allison in an for Thirty Days
on Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19
ShladOaus ON The Screen

With its first special offering in the
Rivoii Theatre and the Palace Theatre.
New York. for first run, the now re
leases OF the Bureau OF Pictures, Ameri~
can Red Cross. have n>inaugurated.
The termination of the war caused
change of policy to be adopted by the
Bureau Of Pictures, which now viii ad~
here to special releases of exclusive en-
tertainment value With a corps Of its
own cameramen in Europe and Asia at
the many centres of current world
events, the Bureau of Pictures has ex-
traordinary worth. They will be put
under the brand of The ARC Review
and Will be offered strictly upon their
exhibition merit. This constitutes the
future policy of the Bureau of Pictures
as announced by W. f. Waddell
director
The~irst ARC Review special release
is "Belgium's Day of Days"
Bert Lytell has started work on his
newest Metro production, "The Blind
Mans's Eyes at the Metro studios at
Hollywood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

Snowy Baker prince Of sportsmon,
went TO California with the avowed in
tention of producing photoplays Of
real Australian life-dramatic and edu-
cational. But he also achieved some
thing else. He met Bill Harta life
long ambition. he says
When Snowy first went out on loca-
ton in the California mountains with
Bill Hart he was tenderfoot. Before
the first day had passed the Australian
had been accepted by the Aircraft star
and the cowpunchers as one Of them
a man of the outdoors who thrills with
the JOY of living that comes only to
those who have gone to the school
where Nature is the teacher
Cowboys are suspicious souls where
tenderfeet are concerned Therefore,
when "the boss" first presented his Wis
itor 80 the boys they viewed him with
frank SUSPICION although they had
heard tales Of his athletic prowess.
lie had to prove himself Not only
did the Australian live up to his adj
vancc notices, bat he won their un-
stinted praise a half hour after he got
INTO action.
First, he rode their most onery pony
with a funny "buckjump' saddle, and
hen he showed them Why it wasn't
necessary for han to know anything
about the use of the lasso.
Snowy exhibited several whips. all
made of the beautiful plated kangaroo
'eathor, twenty-four feet in length.
The deftness with which he cracked
he Snakes" so entranced Bill that he
began lessons Immediately. Incidon-
5ally, at the present writing Snowy is
on his way back to Australia and Bill
is still practising with the whip which
the Australian presented to him When
Snowy gets back home he is going 10
send Bill a bushman's outfit and a
boomerang and everything.
Not to be outdone, Bill gave his
guest a complete cowpuncher's outfit
along with full exp lanation OF what to
do with each and every thing.
This big Stetson is naturally for
protection against the weather, and it
icons the SIM ont. Of vonr eyes, SAID
Pnn
~Tbe busbmen wear small stetsons.v
said Snowy.
"The large bandanna handkerchief is
not for display. but to pull up over your
mouth and nose 10 keen the dust out
whom ridino hard sand Bill.
"AustraGans use white ones said
SNOWY
DUoro ;s fancy chockered flannel
sb5rt . said Bn
.AEc use dark blue said Snowy.
.rboso leather cuffs No uso 10 Loor
tho bands from boin,r burned off while
roninq and rho dust rags we wear lust
above the elbows to keep the dust
from SITTING all over the body" said
Ril
"Tbo e+ockmon vca,. their sleeves
rallied nm 70 fine elbows and +hev never
n.o ,ano sai4 eoo,gr
.Tno bio ca,+ridea holt is sluno
ral,isblv ove, tho Iine 81 that the
,,,o;r-b4 Of fboso boo,,. siv-ebooto,s and
tho holsters won't wear MS out saic
. Bill
1--WE onlv wear plated kangaroo
hide holt ~ carr. watch and money
noncb We carry rife with our. kit
no Guns" said Snow.
Here are two kinds of chaps The
bai, TO wea, in wet weather and The
leather TO wear in the hot country
where sarob,.ush and cactus would tear
Won 10 niecesv said Bin
"rho bosb,nen or course aovor nso
cbans ord instead tl,o,, won, o,.,ro,,,ol, -,
t0 ~ 1900
gings or consotina top boots. or leg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

-Four releases are announced by
Goldwyn for February. They arc
February ., Mac Marsh in "The Bond
age of Barbara" by Burke symon. di-
cctcd by Emmett J. Flynn, February o,
Mabel Normand in isis Hopkins" by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19
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Rose Melville, directed by Clarence G.
Badger, February Is, Pauline Fred
crick in 4 dramatic production, directed
by Hobart Henley; February %. Rex
Beach's drama OF the Yukon, The
Brand featuring Kay raurel and
Russell Simpson, directed by Reginald
Barker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

"The Fighting Roosevelts.' which viii
be the feature at the Strand Theatre
is screen history of the career of
Americas greatest American. from the
cradle to the White House. The life
of Colonel Roosevelt has been so
closely linked with public affairs that
it was necessary for the producers Of
the "Fighting Roosevelts' 20 portray
many events of extremely historical
Importance to make the screen version
accurate and complete There has been
no attempt to inject any fjctional sit
uations for the purpose of creating
drama. The life incidents of the IA
nous President provided an abundance
of dramatic material
The second instalmont Of the inter
esting "Analysis of Notion pictures
will also be shown, as will Patio
Harold Lloyd comedy, entitled "Going,
Going Gone" scenario study, and
the Strand Topical Review. The Strand
Male Quartet viii be heard in a med
ley Of airs Of 1893 and Homecoming
of the Doughboys.' The Symphony
Orchestra will play Victor Hcrbcrt's
"American Fantasie,' Carl Edouarde
will conduct.
The Washburn- Paramount picture,
which is the feature at tho Rialto this
week, is entitled "1hc Way Of Man
With a Maid.' In the role of one. Mr.
Arthur McArncy, a clerk person at $21
Il week he makes love to Wanda Haw-
ley playing the role or Elsa Owenson
pretty stcnographer. There is rich
man III the way, etc, etc, with a per
fcctly lucky reasonable and happy end
ing. The cast includes Fred Goodwin
Clarence Geidart Jay Dwiggins and
Bessie Eyton. The picture was directed
by Donald Crisp, made from the story
by Ida NJ Evans.
The Labrador scenic covers the
country known principally through the
efforts Of DR.. Grcnfcl. The Rialtc
Magazine offers the usual selection OF
current news and topical features
The comedy is Sunshine entitled
ooh What Knight
! The musical programme Includes the
overture "Lconorc no. 49, by Beethoven
! Hugo Riescnfeld managing director
and Nat W. Finston, conducting; a VIC
lin solo, "Thc Violin Of Cremona," By
lluDay, played by Sascha Fidelman; nnc
two English songs sung by Jamce
Harfod.
An entertainment including the lat
est Elsie Ferguson drama, collection
Of Prizma pictures in natural color
bit Of comedy, q special pantommc anc
important musical numbers have beer
arranged by Hugo Ricscnfeld for the
Eivoli this week.
The title Of the feature is "HH-
paiisian Wife, story in which Mis-.
| Ferguson is cast as a girl reported
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

"Thc Heart of Humanity" starring
Dorothy Phillips, will begin its fifth
week at the Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

On January eth the W W. Hodkin-
son Corporation Will release "Fghting
Through" formerly announced under
the title of "Thc American Spirit"
E. K. Lincoln is the star and William
Christy Cabanne the producer, author
and director. 1t will be distributed
through PathG.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

II. B. Warner, star of "Sleeping Part
ners,' dropped bombshcll in theatri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

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IN h ros;c,,a,ioo a,A .-,no,.,,o;,,o. 4,.+
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No .;.,o ,,.o... ,s,.
ure bnt il is nnao~.tood M, 7,,arao,.
will ro,ooi,, ~ tho "slooni,,, pa,.,,ory,.
cast few moro vools
Durino tho INST voa,. Mr. u,.,,.,,o,.
has hoon conoiston+1,, ror,,s;,e, al fin,
offers and thon folIou.in, .,..i,s al.
colo i u,as onnonrcod 4ho. M, u-a.,,,,.
had s;rnod . cor+roo+ - nroa,co o;,,,,,
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e. 1osso 1roro,,+o, ,,.,.,.., a4,l.,:..
no,,, 1oco4o., j., raa A.1o,
-
Mabel Taliaferro is to be the feat
ured star in "a bit OF Love-" the sixth
photoplay Of series of twelve BEING.
produced by the Stage Woman's War
Relief at the Estcc studios. Ruth Chat.
terton was selected for tho nr;ncina1
49,, p'''' ''' ''e,'''''u9 LOU
49, 'Ns,'- "FPO'h eAiiNOo NNuiu uO| per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

The recently completed superpicture
in which Florence Reed is to star for
United Picture Theatres of America
has been named The Call of the
Heart The action takes place in Paris
and New York, Miss Reed appearing in
q dual role in this story of two gen
orations, combination which is re-
ported to afford this emotional star
extraordinary opportunities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

"a Soul Adrift" is the title decided
upon by Leonce Pcrret for his third
Perret production which has just been
completed. The feature was directed
by Nine. Alice Blachc, and stars Miss
Dolores Cassinelli.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

Frank A. Keeney announces mat the
title Of the fourth photoplay starring
Catharine Calvert is wharfage for
Convenience which is now ready for
release. 1t was written by Z. Lloyd
Sheldon. Bennett Musson is given
credit for the adaptation and Sidney
Ocott directed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-01-19

Activities of the American Division
Of Aeronautics in France are shown in
Official War Review No 81, for release
january %. A number Of American
aces arc shown receiving decorations
for distinguished service in the air.
The Distinguished Service Cross is con-
ferred on Major William Thaw, Cap
tain James A. Meissner and Captain
Eddie Y. Rickenbacker. Rickenbacker,
the American ace of aces, celebrates
with Joy spin in the clouds.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18
Kindly Call and We Assure You the Same
Courteous Treatment You Have Been Enjoying
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank those friends
and neighbors who have made our
burden lighter in the loss OF wife
daughter, sister and aunt.
Our heartfelt thanks are due to
the Fraternal Orders, Choir and
Friends for their beautiful floral trib-
utes and consoling music.
Especially do we appreciate the
kind and noblewords and sentiment
OF Rev. Dixon.
F. II. Whitacre and Family
Mrs. L. ]. Webster
a. ]. Webster.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18

great qualities about community and people are
fine indeed There charm about the whole climate It's
spirit and its social atmosphere But there thing which some
OF be lacking and that the spirit cooperation for
the securing OF improvements There many things we could
nave we wanted them enough after them no
inclination to do this and hopeful try to start
something all he knocks There WHY houd
We have large possibilities have capable and and
sometime this of the will be popuous
You'd comparison with what but will when the pee
have learned the lesson OF working together for the common good
travellers and refugees Russia tell weird tales Of
the bushes methods OF the Boshevi the Evening Post
man who knows the big Russian banks intimately saws the hank
clerks were regarded with suspicion possible members OF te
bourgoise class hence their cut to the level of the
street cleaners honest who pushed broom instead Of e
neeupon they quit 80 BARRIERS porersand other miscellaneous
olk were introduced whose principle seemed TO be the elm
nation OF the ancient that books should arc
The bank ledgers said this observer will balance again
The medical correspondent OF the London Times saws thar =;
seems reasonable believe that throughout the world ob
OOOoo persons persisted from influenza pneumonia @ tho
last three months has been estimated that the war caused the
death OF 1OOOOOOO persons four a co.,
respondent points out influenza has proved itself five times ~
than war because in the period epidemic rate
eza would have killed lOO00000 since the Blac Deab
mas such plague swept the world he says adding that the
eden OF new survey of public health measures has n @
more forcby illustrated. W o'e"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18
STOCK LOST

Notice is hereby given OF the loss
OF four shares OF Creamery Stock.
Certificate No. 80. issued for Ger
tiicatc No. 5.
Date, November -, 1906, by Mrs.
NJ. Hernleben TO +. +. Lucas, lis
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18
NOTICE

During my absence my business al
fairs, and particularly matters of In
surance are in the care OF Mrs. 5. l..
Netherton. Patrons desiring my ser
vices will please call on her
l-lS Mrs. ]. l.. Davidson.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18

The universal opinion that the world after the will be
what before has probably foundation in fact One
thing that likely the substitution of real
trade training for the traditional oascm that has held its place
place educational world Slowly but surely the doctrine has
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18

the postoce in Yerington as mail of secondclass
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18
ME NEW WEST MAGAZINE

=, Established 1910 FOR the dey,lonment a,
western industries, agriculture, mining. oil. and
scenic attractions. OF interest TO the Western
investor. farmer and sightscer Printed on high
graae paper with copper half-tone illustrations.
rear, 81 copy, zoe. Sample Toe 3 back num-
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Utah; 1904 White Bldg. Seattle Wash 100
est office. or place your subscription thrnnab
this newspaper.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18
FOR SALE

Singer Sewing Machine in good con
dition, S25.o0
A. Schragel, Nevada Bakery.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18

Now that the siren blows twelve we suggest another m
poVementa that there be placed place easily seen from
where on Main Street coored light with the teono
en "nen mere any need OF getting in touch with the
nght police be into Central who MI,
ne switch This will notify the policeman at great saving Of
nd trouble -" '"'H VI uine
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18
CLASSIFIED ADS
MONEY TO LOAN

\ small number OF loans, not less
than $500 each. 1t I percent inter
est. Real Estate mortgage security.
See r. l.. }yaggouer. Room !. Web
ster Building ADV
FOR SAFE Two ton Truck ia good
condition Tires aimos: neg
c. ~. Codd.nSton. at lee Plant.
FOR SIZE - Two number fresh
cows. Inqui-s Mason Mercantile
Butcher, Mason, Neyc1a.
FOR SALE On account OF the
owners leaving the city We are offer
ing for sale fine residence property.
convenient outbuildings, large lot COW
cred with Shade trees One OF the
finest pieces Of property in the city
See +. H. Whitacre Land & Title Co
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18

i seems like the irony OF fate that man like William ror,
zoiern should be left and one like Theodore Roosevelt at
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18
ARMEN1ANS NEED HELP

DIR. Dixon has just received a
letter from one OF his classmates and
chums, an Armenian, who is now Sum
day School Secretary for the State
OF Oregon.
He says in his letter, My only sis
ter and her family are missing, starv-
ed or massacred'.
He is an American citizen and has
faith in the citizens of the United
States.
Here is another of his pointed
statements" armenia will not die, be
cause America can prevent it and
will"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-01-18

No man works harder for neghborhood than the
editor country He in hours and draws
down less pay than man we Know
The biggest in the entire show bright ag
grssive progressive ney but the subscription will barely
pay for the material
other matter go the Office and it out with HIN at
stay in the game.
whoop it up all the time contribute not
We expect give free send-off and then
whether deserve it or not
we flock OF sheep he must mention the tact
neighbo little thing he ought why he must
subscription So there!
We exect the editor to fight our battles champion
business advertise families devt Tor
The splendid OF few cents week ome OF us are worse than
that do subscribe for the paper let alone advertise
waresD
The man who can't afford to paper can't afford
and the who can't afford advertise can't afford to re-
main in bushes
No much for the public, small pay, the
editor OF a country newspaper.
dead newspaper dead town and is unreasonable
the chances good and the thing for you to do is to
quit dreaming brace wake up ginger up tumble upay way to
Start something, the do that is to advertise
generously Systematically and persistenty
YOU yourself business town and your news
paper readable truthful attractive and catchy
ads No earth value received Tor every
dollar paid him than tic local editor.
People in general read the advertisements just eagerly
ry you business advertised
they conclude with good that falling down. losing
your seed people general don't to do bus
mess with that kind OF a
What need all else harmony
policy OF live and live together and togeher
be less selfish less broaden Bit to be business
friends and your local paper your best friend.
Life is short and time valuable to be haboring little
differences knitting adopting pcayunsh policy
with reference your and its needs.
If you want your grow, you grow.
IL draw 1.-THE public must be- public spirited
you're public spirited unless you support your paper
weadvertised the business Your is adver
tsed through the local paper.
1t reaches the people reach The the
best advertising medium know.
without newspaper ready for the keSup
local When you boost boost
and your business.
.~~ Is. Lee Frazier, in Los Angeles Head)
Mr. Gompers position that is the reduction
which industries
prices be maintained basis times of peace
We sympathize with Mr.. GOmper
gest possible quite evident that he
great of supply demand Heretofore elements
have keep labor high the aborers
demand line products
the influences have disappeared and
their effects disappear 1t established fact that bus
be done less than surplus Of
outgo To attempt and bus
enterprises calamity for the working well
Cost be kept within certain limits people
and the business between the miones and al
of being ground If there
N which enlightened of all
facts concerning what business will stand
would be great gain all around
The opinion that world after the will
what probably foundation in fact One
thing very likely pass is the substitution Of real
trade training scolasticism that has held its
place the world Slowly but surely the doctrine has