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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13

til coennnlfy ~ and 49,.
~ Anccne "A ~ Heek 1slapd
p6Seolac1 hon fA1s oq9 tasin1ss
f6etttatIou aIcno ayorneoe atO1t -
" - pef cent q ~ total DosAge
reoeipE6 ~ that Once. MofeOsef.
empioYes of the head ofIce and
publication buildings. with thari
lamilies and dspsndsafs, represent
shout $3.50 in local population.
contributing in their full proper
tion to, the welfare and prosperity
of the community. Likewise, the
community Il further advertised by
being the publishing and mailing
point Of the orders odicial maya
zine, The Modern Woodman," Of
which more than one million copies
are mailed every month. contain
ing some mention Of Rock Island
no less than "a times IN every Isl
sue. Banking institutions Of the
three cities also profit By being
inside the clearing center Of the
rtDfe- than SIS. 000, 900 handled year
" BY Head Clerk Ray and his Of
fice force.
Matter Of LEGAL Pri1e.
The saying that . prophet Is not
without honor save In his own
country il not true OF Modern
/; Woodmen OF America. a. Rock Is
land county stands third In number
! OF members among all the counties
in the society's Jurisdiction, Cook
county. Illinois, being first and
Jackson county, Missouri, second.
However, SO many citizens have
been encountered who seemed to
know little il anything about the
magnitude and significance Of this
home institution that this special
drive has been ihaugurated to fur
Their strengthen home ties" and
| link up the fortunes Of Rock Island
county citizens with the prosperity
Of the great protective agency right
at their very doors. This was the
!, thought in mind, say the campaign
managers, and from now until
Nov. 4 they are bending every en-
ergy to make the "Joe Ray class"
a record-breaking success. This,
they declare. will further adver-
tise Rock Island, Moline and the
county throughout the United
States and Canada, as the Official
magazine, edited by John F. Har-
ris, who is now q Rock Island
booster" will carry the news as q
leading story in the next issue fol-
lowing the class adoption date
Therefore. they point out. the whole
community is interested in seeing
the campaign succeed.
Society Is Unique.
The Modern Woodmen Of America
is the largest fraternal insurance
society in the world. with 1885, 4s
members carrying the. enormous
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13
VIII Be In
ROCK ISLAND
At the Harper House
Sunday, October 18th
Hours: 10 = n. to ) p. n.
and
Monday, October 18th

Hours: . a. N. 10 4 p. m.
Chronic Diseases Of Men. Women
and Children are Successfully
Treated as follows (No
money required:
Stomach, Liver, Kidney, Eye, Ear.
Nose and Throat, Catarrn, Leg u
GERS, Abdominal Diseases, VaricOse
Veins, Deafness, Hard Hearing.
Rheumatism. Neuritis, Neuralgia,
Skin Diseases, Ailments peculiar to
women, Ailments peculiar to
Men, Children's Diseases. We do
not treat acute diseases.
Kidney or Bladder trouble: Bring
a small bottle OF urine along for
chemical analysis.
Your Eyes: II your eyes are fail
ing, same will be tested in a thor
oughly efficient manner and advice
given accordingly. Glasses are
properly fitted where necessary.
Avoid Unnecessary Operations:
Most operations can be avoided.
Beware of the knife that is used
promiscuously without thought Of
the dangers, the miseries, the hard :
ships that entail. Most of the cases
Of tonsils, would-be adenoids, ul-
cers. .appedicitis, and other chronic
ailments will yield to honest, judic-
ious and intelligent medical treat
ment under competent hands.
DR.. Haley's References: % Nine
years in general practice of regular
medicine; t2} Ten years in special
;ractice Of chronic diseases; ~ Lii
ssnsed (by examination) to practice
medicine and surgery in the state of
Illinois, by the state board OF
health; a. Twenty years residence
in Illinois; 90 Ten years perma.
nent location, eity of Peoria; t6l
Former president. city board OF
health. Belyidere, ILL.,; Ia Wis
tied surrounding towns for the last
ten years; lS), Local and county
bank reference cheerfully given to
anyone.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
q, ADVICE FREE.

Remember: You are given a
thorough examinations FREE or
CHARGE. No matter u you have
been treated before and failed to
get well--it might b Of value to
you to see us-get an honest opin-
ion Of the case before giving up all
hope.
TERMS: No overcharge Is made.
nor do we do our work gratis. How
ever. the EXAMNAIION, CON.
SULTATION AND ADVICE rs
ABSOLUTELY FREE. No man ia
too poor to receive treatment.
Health: No word is more richly
spoken-nothing In the world SO
dear to US all. No money can buy
lit is shared alike by rich and poor.
In all these worldly treasures,
nothing il SO rich as health. Get on
the right road to recovery-let
misery alone.
Don't Delay-deiays are danger
Gus and may rob Us Of all that is
near and dear to us. An ounce OF
prevention 10 worth q pound OF
cure. Smile and the world smiles
With you-gloom and you gloom it
alone. Diamonds and gold may
glitter. but health shines above ali.
Write or call
D. E. E. HALEY, k1d.,
Specialist
Chronic Diseases Men, Women and
Ch1lArcn.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13

J. G, Ray, head clerk Of the Mod
ern Wbodmen Of America, is active
ly leading the drive for 500 new
members OF Woodcraft In Rock Is
land.
Mr.. Ray has the honor Of having
the longest continuous service of
any appointive ofiicer Of the organ
Nation, having begun as secretary
to the late Past Head Cotsul w.
A. Nofthcott in Greenvil1e, ILL.,,
nearly thirty years ago. Upon the
succession Of A. r. Talbot Of Lin
coin, Neb.. to that position. he be-
came his assistant and in 1917 was
named, upon the unanimous request
Of the executive council. assistant
head clerk and established his resi-
dence in this city at that time. On
July Is. Just past, announcement
was made Of the appointment Of
Mr.. Ray as head clerk to succeed
A. N. Bort, resigned. who became
head Of the Investment department
of the society.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13
SULPHUR IS BEST
TO CLEAR UP UGLY,
BROKEN OUT Skin

Any breakiAg out or skin irrita-
ton on face. neck or body is over
come quickest BY applying Msntho-
Sulphur, says q noted skin spe-
cialist. Because Of its germ de-
stroying properties, nothing has
ever been found to take the place
OF this sulphur preparation that
instantly brings ease from the itch
Ing, burning and irritation.
Aentho-Sulphur heals eczema
right up, leaving the skin cleaf and
smooth. 1t seldom fails to relieve
the torment or Disagreement. A
little jar Of Mentho-Sulphur may
be obtained at any drug store. It
= used like cold cream.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13
OF this prosperous organ
Ii . Booster Meeting,

Through newspaper advertising.
window cards and other publicity
mediums, the public has already
been pretty we'll informed OF the
great drive for new members which
local Woodmen are now putting on,
and tomorrow nights meetingret
the Masonic temple is a soreSbf
roundup to add fuel to the flames
that are already going under full
blast as q result Of the superb or
ganization which has been built up
by the campaign managers. Every
Woodmen camp or lodge in Rock
Island county is behind this drive
and is expected to have represen-
tatives present to absorb some Of
the enthusiasm that will be un-
corked. The Oldest Woodmen can
not recall An occasion where there
we're better prospects for a gen.
uine. old fashioned revival and get
acquainted gathering than the one
scheduled for tomorrow night. The
committee ia looking for an out
pouring Of Woodmen and their
friends that will overtax the ca
pacity Of the quarters selected.
Honor Head Clerk Ray.
]. G. Ray, who was appointed
last July as head clerk of Modern
Woodmen Of America to succeed
Past Head Clerk A. N. Bort, who
resigned, has been honored by hav-
ing the present membership drive
entitled the Head Clerk Joe Ray
Glass; He is cooperating actively
in making the drive q success, at
tending many meetings Of local and
county camps and working with
the various committees In mapping
out and executing the plans Of the
campaign. The drive is to end with
q big banquet and class adoption
on Thursday. Nov. 4, and the goal
has been set at 500 new members,
apportioned among the various par
ticipating camps. Results so far
reported by deputies and workers
indicate the Overwhelming success
Of the campaign, says the commit
tee.
Why. the Campaignl
In their advertising. the local
boosters have stressed the fact that
in q very real sense the Modern
Woodmen Of America is q Rock
Island county institution, and az
such ID eminently deserving of the
support and encouragement OF
every loyal citizen of the commun-
! ity on the east bank Of the Missis-
sippi.
As the focus toward which con-
verges the stream Of monthly re-
ports and remittances from the
1880 camps Of the society all over
the United States and Canada, Rock
Island and this community are
made household words in the re-
hottest hamlets Of wooderaft's fur
isdiction. Every benefit certificate
issued-and over 100000 Of them
have been written during the life
Of the society-bears the name OF
Rock Island. ILL.,, thus advertising
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13
CANE FROM wlsyER i.
HAVE BABYS EYRS -!
ED BIZ DIR. COffeS b

Frank ]. Peters =
Neb.. returned last -.
spending two weeks In ~
having DR.. Coffee, the oc,lI h
his 2-year-old baby.s IL, 8
been blined in one eye D. !.
months and returned ko,.s
fully improved. His eye, =,
ing fine. The doctor say, n NJ. !,
will soon be all right. ~ ~
in his Davenport Offices IN y "a. !
National Bank Bldg. ever, 5, !. !
day. Monday and Tuesday
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13
STOP itching ECZEMA
Penetrating, Antiseptic Zemo
Will Help You

Never mind how often you have tried
and failed. you can stop burning. itching
eczema quickly by applying Zemo.
Furnished by any druggist for 35c. Extra
large bottle, Sl.00. Healing begins the
moment Zemo i applied. In a short
time usually every trace of eczema.
letter, pimples, rash, blackheads and
similar skin diseases will be removed.
Dor clearing the skin and making it
vigorouslyhealthy alwaysuse Zemo, the
penetrating, antiseptic liquid. 1t is not
agreasysalveardit dbesnot stain. When
others fail it is the one dependable
treatment for skin troubles of an kinds.
/ The E. W. Rose Co., Cleveland, O.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13

Is two, periods 1
school music, when p
learned. methods of 49,
discussed and variousS
brought up and talked ~ 4
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13
total Of 81, e0S.324,0 900 insurance. 1t
was chartered May 5, 1884, and its
~e<.~ orn haaad unon ita 0Wn NOR.

total Of 81, eos,324, 900 insurance. 1t
was chartered May 5. 1884, and its
rates are based upon its own NOR
tally experience, ranging from g
cents per $1,000 At age II to. 81
per $1,000 at age As. In addition
to enjoying insurance protection.
disabled or incapacitated members,
upon reaching age 70, may receive
back all benefit assessments paid
by them during the term Of their
membership. The society also
maintains near Colorado Springs
. free sanatorium for the treat
ment Of tuberculosis, several local
members having received the ben
eft Of this treatment. About $50
patients are cared for at the sana-
forum from day to day, and since
its establishment over 5000 pa
tients have been admitted and
treated.
First in Several Years.
The present campaign for large
class is the first attempted by local
Woodmen in several years and is
in direct charge of Special Deputy
Oakman. assisted by District Dep
uty George B. Jackson Of Rock Is
land and committees from the as
cooperating camps. who have join
ed in organizing the Rock Island
County Boosters association. Marx
M. Harder is president OF the asso-
citation; John C. Phillips, secre-
tary, and John H. Liedtke. treas
urer. L. K. Eihl is chairman OF
the executive committee, which is
composed Of is members repre-
senting the various camps.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13
.419 Eggs From 20
Hens In 80 Days
Mr.. DeushsrtyJ0 ot This RssuItin
October. Plan 10 Easily Tried.

Il tried Don Sung and the results
were far past any expectations ! got
418 eggs In 30 days from 20 hens while
think this IL wonderful. as
49, hardly laid At all before.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13
BETTER Than
WHISKY FOR
COLDS AND FLU

New Elixir, Called Aspir-
onal, Medicated With La
test Scientific Remedies,
Used and Endorsed by
European and American
Army Surgeons to Cut
Short a Cold and Prevent
Complications.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13

melIy Nlu tlttle OF nothlhI.
THIS may sound too good to be true.
make you the same offer We made him.
Give your hens Don Sung and watch
results for one month. II you don't md
that It pays for itself and pays you .
good profit besides. simply tell m and
'your money will be cheerfully refunded.
Don Sung lChineee for egs-layinfl is
easily given in the feed, improves the
hens health and makes her stronger and
more active. 1t tones up the egg ting
organs. and gets the eggs, no matter
how cold or Wet the weather.
You can obtain Den Sung from your
send $i.o4 Include. var taxi Tor 4
package BY mail. Burrell- Dugger Co.,
ia Columbia RldC India m n1lia Ind
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-13

DOughefty, $40 e. nth
St.. Indianapolis.
Mr.. Dougherty bought
81 worth Of Don Sung In
October and wrote this
letter in November. Fig
ure his profit on IS dozen
eggs from hens that for
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
next week TO bRINe GOLFERS
Of MIDDL EWEST 70 TRl- CITIES
IN 10Th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
Best Play IN History Of Golf ASse.
clatioa b Expected 10 Tai.
eated Entries,

Golfers from Winnipeg to New
Orleans and from the Mississippf
to the Rocky mountains will come
70 the tri-cities the week Of June Z
to IL for the Goth annual tournA-|
ment Of the Trans Mississippi Golf
association. to be played on the
Rock Island arsenal links. Over
200 entries have already been GER
titled to Secretary e. c. Mueller Of
Davenport. June 1 Is the last day
on which to enter. Elaborate ar
rangements have been made for
the entertainment Of the visiting
golfers. and the play itself prom
Uses to be the greatest n ~ bis
tory Of the association.
The Rock Island arsenal links
are among the finest in the United
States. The distance out is $3.50
yards, and in, 3.167 yards. Tho
longest hole is the 10th. or punch
bowl. GIL yards. and the shortest
drive is the 14th, or dell. lit yards.
The excellent condition Of the
course is conducive to record play.
Winners in the finals on Satur-
day, June IL, will be determined
over So holes Of play. Players max
ing the 80 lowest scores on Mon
day and Tuesday in the qualifying
rounds will be in the running for
the championship. The second best
80 qualify for the presidents tro-
ply. The third best 80 qualify for
the secretary's trophy. Teams Of
four from clubs that are members
Of the association may compete for
the Brock cup. each players card
to be regarded as his qualifying
score. The consolation, vice presi-
dents and directors trophies will
be decided between the losers in
the first qualifying round.
In order that visiting golfers may
partake Of the hospitality Of the
Rock Island Arsenal Golf club, the
entertainment committee has pro-
vided number Of nightly features
to be held during the week Of play.
Social activities will conclude with
a club dance on Saturday night
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
with its big purses and it, moving
picture contracts.

with its big purses and it, moving
picture contracts.
Since then the boxing colony has
never taken White seriously - .
contender. His opportunity to be-
come . champion had passed him
BY.
Before he met Welsh he had de-
veloped = wonderful left hook that
was stopping them a. fast a. they
cams to him. But II Charlie took
his punch to Colorado With him he
LETT it there In the ring With Fred
die.
Since then White has earned Z
living BY boxing second and third
raters. He has kept away from the
younger generation q lights such
- tho Tenders, the Jacksons and
others Of the more dangerous
brand.
He started out in 1870 to zee II
he hadn't regained his Knockout
punch. So far 10 has Z string Of
tour and one dociGioa ovoe ca
Dslaasy. And the cards hase besn
shu6lod % that he WIN ct his
third chance q Il viii Benny
Leonara-&hs man Who hit FRED
die welsh on ths button soon altar
Whites failure.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
TIE sCoREBOARD
{ By United Prese.)

Wy OuAso3 GtSSo.J
Yesterdays HERO = Hy
ayefs. The Brooklyn. outfielder
DOUBLED with tho bases full in the
iese half Of the ninth, scoring two
runs that beat the Giants, 10 to .,
ana put the Robins in arst place.
MNNS home run with two on
= " ninth helped the Braves beat
ue Phtls, s to I. Casey Stengel
~ two home runs for the Phils.
TIE versatile Babe Ruth pitched
%e fanks to q IA to Z victory over
~ Senator's. The Yanks got II
~ including three doubles and
NO home runs.
CONNIE MACK's Athletics val
~ the Red Sox in q double
.sesf. 3 to 6 and Z to 2. Harris.
Ncfuit pitcher. won the second
AoETHCR won his eighth
= sisht game for the Reds, beating
Ceos s to S. and showing them
- q hrst place.
.lEvELAND used 10 players IN
n ehort to beat the Tigers.
Detroit. IL: Cleveland. 10.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
| I s And
NuSS MATCHED
/. FOR JUNE: IS


That pugilistic treat Of Tommy
Couaiskey against Jimmy Nuss Of
Moline that sr1-city boxing fans
have been dreaming ahout since the
memorable knockout Of Burn
Stuahmee ut the hands OF the latter
u to be given AFTER al. For 4
time It was thought Nuss' injured
hand would prevent the match
from. going through this summer
but the Moline cavemsn announces
that the weapon 10 entirely healed,
and that he IL ready to meet the
tough. st. Paul welter over the 10
round route.
Promoter Babe Neanor 10 bring
ing the boys together the night Of
June Is, which comes on Tuesday.
Babe 10 taking = change from
Thursday night because Of the
state convention Of Eagles in the
city on that date. Babe received
numerous requests to stage a bout
on that day from delegates PLAN
ming to attend and he decided that
nothing could be quite SO choice
- Comiskey-Nuss.
The match will be staged in the
Empire rink and it is planned to
install special fans which will work
to good advantage.
Babe plans to match George
Cummings Of Davenport and Kid
White of Chicago for the semi
windup and he will also have En-
met Sheehan and Young Kelly of
Davenport on the card II the pair
wish to take the match. Tommy
Babb Of Rock Island will be
matched for the first preliminary.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
TRACTORS LOSE
FINAL CONTEST
TO 1919 CHAMPS

Bloomington. H., June Peoria
lost the final game Of the series Z
"a here yesterday. A downpour
o. rain came as the last man was
retired In the ninth. Threatening
Weather kept the fans away. Five
hts In the fourth inning gave the
lecals the winning runs. Main and
Busler were in equal form and
pitched good ball. Good fielding by
tAe boomers saved the game.
The score: :.
bloomington .....010501OOOE7
Peoria .......002100100-4
Stolen bases-Dressen, Nesser,
Alsa, Thompson, Lenahan, Fother-
gu. Sacrifice hits-Danaher, Bus
It, Sykes, Jantzen. Bases on balls
-o6 Main, 2: OF Busler, l. Struck
eat-By Main, 3; by Buster, 8. Hit
y pitched ball-By Main (Bueser).
Umpire DeLaye.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02
ing to decide what's fair and
what's foul.

ing to decide what's fair and
what's foul.
Any golfer will tell you that it's
harder to sink a 2-foot putt than a
battleship.
PSALM OF PALM BEACH.
Although It cannot hold . press
And bags around the knees;
Although It often makes . mess
OF climbing bee wee does;
I'd rather wear . Palm Beach
sack
The worst the merchant car.
ries,
Because IL only sets me hack
A total Of 10 berries.
PALM BEACH WOULD SEEM
LIKE HEAVEN IF IT WERE AS
CHEAP AS IT'S SUITS.
IFS q wonder they don't soak you
moro for Palm Beach suits this
year because the waves are higher.
Palm Beach suits are not colored
green. They leave that to you.
Just roll over and dye in the grass.
Palm Beach Is 4 famous winter
resort; but In summer. al yen
have to do is substitute @last" for
winter" =.
II you should 90 to Palm Beach,
never wear = Palm Beach suit.
You might make the one-piece
suits SO mad they would drop off.
Our sensitive senate would i'm.
prison candidates whom, it is al.
legged, are trying to buy the presi.
dency. They ought to imprison
i anybody for buying anything,
Japan and China on Way to
Peace" headlines the Davtimes.
And they say the U. S. is civilized!
How come you overlooked 1t, Mac?
AS LIKE AS NOT, CONGRESS-
COULDN'T SETTLE A POT OF
COFFEE. THEY ARE ALL HARD.
BOILED EGGS
Pitching is becoming such . hns
art that pretty soon you might not
be able to discern it with the nude
eye.
Dent BAIT IN umpire b. nut
ting . HOOK into him. He Hight
CAST yoa out and then the fans
would say you wore . FISH.
It viii be . dry convention in
Chicago without Delegate d. Mum
Ruhm.
YOU TELL 'EM, KID; m IN.
lDRESSED.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02

- Islandefs Travelled all day
x.irAay' 10 reach Evansville, and
sesaee Il The long jump the date
-sss receoaarily an open one for
~ Island. Three games viii Be
s,ssai Nth The cellar team and
I1esecr Tighs hopes TO win the
s,4isS aaries and place his team
! 49, ~ 800 mark In the percent
~ column again. From Evansville
- iocals Jump to Terre Haute to
sseaes Nordecai Browns team for
Nsse canes. Peoria 10 the next
stoeetng place, June 8. . and 10.
iefufe the return homo again on
1iagton will make it, second
-a,61xrsace In Rock Island on June
ii. for three contests with the
fiishsmen. It is likely that . dou-
~ hssdsr will be played on one
a thsee days a. Z means Of play
inr Oh the game that was called
81 on account Of rain when the
o.co oS.,,. csiis for PAoria ii Rock
,s;s.S An InnA il is and l6. and
d nav be that the games will be
= 80. -. "a The ex-distillery city be-
49,. ~ the series that Peoria
49,. . S.,s Al the start 81 the sea
sss ~ sccoun, Of vet Grounds at
ss -.
an t..ms IN the league are close
Il punched At this time and win
~ etreak would send the Island
.,ss.r Near the ton again. Before
s..s,t,rs for Evansville Yesterday
~ccr,n1 Manner Tiehe expressed
~ halisf mn the bad baseball had
sottsn ont Of his players systems
III the morning contest with Mo-
M. IN Decoration day. The after
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-06-02

The 1sls-1Y3o sesaen Of the Tri-
City Bowling lsagueswilf close with
: banquet at tho Blackhawk hotel
Thursdays June 3, It I >. m. Prizes
win b awarded and al ofiicial bus
mess concluded. A good tipe is
assured by the committee In
charge, 30 all mebmers are urged
to- be present.