davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Little River news., 1920-03-31

that car in the parade Thursday. The men in the factory have volunteered to work on the holiday to get out that rush war order, and can't do less. I'm late now, but I'll phone our name in before I leave"
 The family kept quiet while Mir. Fairfield's voice sounded at the phone and until the front door shut behind him. Then Carl broke forth in that heart-breaking tone which only Seven- teen can assume. Mother, I simply won't stand for it. We made all the arrangements month ago for that picnic and father promised then I could have the car. It isn't fair. There are plenty of other people who can lend their cars for the parade. And after I was lucky enough to get Grace Garfield, when four other fellows were after her!''
 Here Jane Fairfield, aged eight, in terrupted q know Mary Garfield. She told me her sister was going to the pie nic with my brother, because he had such swell car. She's awful cross. Always shoos Mary out of the room when she has fellow"
 "Oh. plug it up. will you. Jane? You make me tired, anyway. Mother. cant you make father see reason. somehow? I'd look dud, now. wouldn't I. telling her couldn't take her when the other fellows have gotten some One!"
 Mrs. Fairfield looked perplexed. "You know your fathers creed. Carl {; every man. woman and child must be 100 per cent patriotic if the war is to be ended this year. The 'Watchman' breaches that in his column every morning, and father swears by him. Why don't you explain to Miss Gar field and ask her to go for a ride af- ter the parade?
 That evening. at the Fairfield dinner table, Carl ate what was placed before him in sullen silence taking no share in the conversation until Jane re- marked, apropos of nothing: Mary Garfield says her sisters awful mad at you Carl-says you're an old stick in-the-mud and haven't got any gump- ton, anyway. or you wouldn't let your father boss you around so."
 . Carl turned wrathful eyes upon his sister, muttering: ",Iust wait till get you alone, smarty."
 Mir. Fairfield paused in his recital of how much work his men had turned out that day, to reprmand his small daughter, but there was twinkle in his eye as he addressed his son: Hard luck Carl; our mother tells me you had captured inc prettiest girl in the school for the picnic, Well, l had an eye for q pretty girl myself when [ was young, with an appreclative glance at his wife, who at forty was still handsome woman. Plan pie nic of your own some day soon and you can have the car"
 "rhank you, sir" answered the boy. hut with the thought of his treatment ar the hands of the fair Grace still ranking iii his mipd.
 On Memorial day, promptly at half
The Little River news., 1920-03-31
SHIP MAYED FOR MILLER
Good saip ~HiIlar caanty'' l. TaaucA-
 cd at Baltimore.

Baltimore, March 27-The Shipping Boasd steamer Miller County, named for county in Arkansas, the first in thaf state to go over the top in Liberty loan subscriptions. was launched today at the yards of the Baltimore Dry Dock and Shinbulding Company.
 Miss Mabel Buchanan Of TeXarkana Ark. was the sponsor. The Miller County is one of the series of modern tank steamers. She is 44o feet long 69 feet beam, 39 feet three inches mold ed depth. and loaded will draw 9 feet with 10000 tons dead weight cargo. The contract speed is to develop 10 knots, with all weight on board.
The Little River news., 1920-03-31
TO MEET IN TEXARKANi
District Agents of Four States to tS-
 sembIe April and ,.

TeXarkana, March 2S.-Miss Carrie H. Pmnkett, Arkansas state home de- nlonsiration agent, spent today here, arranging for the district agents meet ing for Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, which will be helf here April and ?. Miss Plunkett prepared a program for the two-day meeting.
The Little River news., 1920-03-31
153-Year.OId Enoine Runs.

The first pumping engine made for sale, which dates from lT66 and is pre- served at Wednesbury, near Birming- ham, England. was put to trial un- der steam in preparation for the cen- tenary celebration at Birmingham. ihe engine was in continuous use for more than half century. Designed for l3 strokes to the minute, the ancient piece of machinery maintained l6 strokes to the minute at the trial.
The Little River news., 1920-03-31

that car in the parade Thursday. The men in the factory have volunteered to work on the holiday to get out that rush war order, and I can't do less. I'm
The Little River news., 1920-03-31
Names Names

There were in the United States service during the war 53,000 Johnsonss 51 oG0 Smiths, tS,500 Walkers and 47.s 0o0 WilliamseS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
Chicago Livestock.

Chicago, July 17.-Hogs, receipts
5000; market, better grades light
and light butchers 10c to zoe high
er; other grades. steady to higher;
closing strong; bulk of sales 1885
@16.00; top 1910; heavyweight
14.5O@15.80; medium weight 1885
@1610; lights heavy 15.00@15.75;
heavy packing sows, smooth 1875
@14.40; packing sows, rough 1900
@13.75; pigs 12.75@14.50.
Cattle, receipts 1000. Compared
with a week ago: Good to best
yearling steers about steady;
grassers and strong to heavyweight
corn-feds 25c to Coo lower; best
she-stock and Gamers, strong to
Csc higher; others slow, steady;
bologna and handy butcher bulls
mostly SOC higher; best stockers
and feeders 10c to Zoe higher; 9TH
ers, slow and uneven; veal calves
Csc to soc higher.
Sheep, receipts 1000; bulk re-
'ceipts, direct; few sales; native
stock steady; top lambs 1880.
Compared with week ago: Lambs
about steady; yearlings and aged
wethers are 75c to LOO higher;
ewes SOC to 75c higher; feeding and
breeding stock, steady to Csc high
er.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
ALEDo PERSONALS


Miss Ruth Stevenson left Thurs
day morning for Gravity. Iowa,
where she will visit with relatives
for several days.
Mrs. Eugene Smith and daughter
Beulah spent Thursday in Aledo.
visiting friends.
Mrs. C. f. Durston arrived home
from Hopewell Thursday after
spending several days visiting
friends.
Mrs. Charles Scannell Of New
Windsor arrived in Aledo Thurs
day to spend q few days with her
sister, Mrs. Ira Brown.
Fred Cole Of Detroit, Mich, who
was called to Aledo by the death Of
his mother. Mrs. Elijah Henderson,
returned home Friday morning.
Mrs. Tina Wood and Mrs. D. H.
Dean went to Rock Island Friday.
Mrs. Ben Zimkoski Of Macomb.
who has been visiting friends in
Aledo, returned home Friday. She
was accompanied by the Misses
Blanche johnson and Guyda Fen
der, who will remain in Macomb
several weeks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
PAYS FINE FOR
DISORDERLINESs

Edward Skindirinko, East Mo-
fne, while under the influence of
liquor last night broke into the
home OF woman residing at 1915
Nineteenth street and attempted to
force his attentions upon her. The
Woman called the police and Skin
dtrinkO attempted to escape on a
bicycle. Finding the vehicle too
SLOW when pursued by the police
he took to his heels and ran down
the railroad tracks. He was finally
0yertaken and conducted to the po-
lice station where he spent the
night.
This morning when arraigned be-
fore Magistrate A. A. Niles, Skin
dirinko was fined $40 and costs for
disorderly conduct and drunken
nsss. He was also assessed costs
of repairing the window screen and
pane which he broke while gaining
entrance into the home on Nine
teenth street.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
LEGION NAMES
Man FOR MEET
Carlstrom Chosen To Attend States
Conycntion-Dance and Boat.
ride Planned.

In a meeting Of Fallerons post Of
the Aemrican legion in the post
club rooms last night, Commander
Oscar E. Carlstrom was delegated
to attend the second annual states
convention of the American legion,
which will be held in Medinah
temple, Chicago, on Sept. 2 and 3.
Plans are being made for two of
the biggest events in the history of
Fallerons post. One Tuesday, July
q. the post will stage dance in
the Aledo opera house. This az
fair has been under consideration
by the entertainment committee for
some time and two days final ar
rangements we're completed. Hoff-
mans Jazzapaion Orchestra OF Peo-
ria has been secured to furnish the
music. This orchestra played for
a legion dance several weeks ago
and made big hit with their mu-
sic and style of rendition.
Adjutant William Greer is max
ing plans for steamboat excursion
for which a date is expected to be
set soon. An effort is being made
to secure the new steamer Capitol,
which is greatly in demand on the
Mississippi river. 1t is probable
that the excursion will start from
the tri-cities with special train SER
vice from Aledo and other points in
Mercer county.
According to the constitution OF
the American legion, every post is
| entitled to one delegate and one
alternate at the state convention
+, with additional delegates and alter
mates for each 100 members OF
major fractional part above the
first 100. Adjutant Greer stated at
last nights meeting that only Is
new members were necessary tG
give Falerans post two delegates to
the state convention. Officers OF
the post have determined to secure
; the Necessary number SO that this
post will be more fully represent
ed and are requesting every ex.
soldier, sailor or marine. who is
not an American legion member, to
! Join.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
WHEAT MARKET
OPENS WEAK ON
POOR SUPPORT

Chicago, July 1.-THE wheat
market opened weak and declined
sharply on selling by commission
houses which found the support
limited. Lack Of speculative trade
was keenly felt and country ARR
walls in the southwest remained
heavy. Prices ranged from 1c to
&c lower, after which the market
dropped on about s cents.
December started 1c to &c lower,
at 2.58 to 2.59. and dropped to
2.s3%, while March was aye to &c
lower on initial sales at ESQ to
Isl, and declined to 2.5S.
Scattering selling Of wheat By
houses with southwestern connec-
lions resulted in q sharp break. the
support being limited. The lack Of
speculative trading was respon-
s;ble to a great extent for the wide
fluctuations.
Commission houses bought corn
early, but on the bulge some of the
buyers turned their attention to
the selling side and prices dropped
more than . cent from the top
Local element expressed the sell
ing side way down. The trade was
of fair proportions. with opening
prices ranging from &c to 1he
higher, with September at 1.50 tc
1.50% and December at 1.3SA te
1854.
Corn was higher early on scat.
tered buying but broke sharply
later on commission house sell
ing. Trade was not large. Ths
close was weak, &c to 2Ac lower
with September, 1.49 to LASH, ant
December, 1861 to 1861.
There was rather a firm under
tone in the oats market, due t.
buying of commission houses
Prices at the start were unchanged
to NC higher, with September al
76A to 771s and December at 75%
to 75hc.
Provisions were dull, but dis.
played in firm tone in sympathy
with the higher hog market.
The closing was heavy, 3 to
cents lower with $3.50 and Marcel
$2.58.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
SKINNER SAYS
HE WONT run


Despite growing popularity Of
the proposal, C. P. Skinner. Moline
mayor, has refused to permit his
name to be listed as q candidate
for the Republican nomination for
congressman Of the Fourteenth
district.
Moline is good enough for me:
why should ! want to go to Wash
ingtonw he said this morning when
questioned ON the subject by news
paper men. There is nothing to
the rumor that I'm an aspirant for
the nomination"
Republicans Of Moline and Rock
Island, however, believe the Skin
ner for congress boom is in its in
fancy and that presented with the
nomination Mayor Skinner would
accept.
william ]. Graham, the present
representative from this district, is
the only man who has declared
himself in the race for the nomina-
ton this fall. No aspirant for the
Democratic nomination has spoken.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
WILSON AIDED
C0XLANDSLIDE
With MESSAGE
CONTINUED from Page One).

CONTINUED from Page One).
sion that the Virginia senator tried
to commit the president to posi-
ton of opposition to Cox's nomina-
ton. From this end Senator Glass
on the one hand working for Nc
Adoo, and men like Vance McCor-
mick working for Palmer were ex-
pressing their own convictions.
Both had and still have the conf
dence Of the president, but plenty
of friends Of the president were in
volved in the fight, as, for instance,
Senator Pat Harrison of Missfs-
sippi, one of the staunchest friends
the president has ever had in con-
gress. who not only seconded Cox's
nomination, but worked like a Tro-
Jan for him on the floor of the con-
vention.
Secretary Tumulty's interest in
calling the presidents attention to
the newspaper reports was con-
sequence of persistent inquiries on
the part Of newspaper correspond
ents at the White house who in
sisted that in the absence of some
word from the White house the in
ference would be justified that the
quotation Cox won't do for the
the administration" was correct.
The only thing the presidents sec
rotary could do was to refer the
matter to the president, who di-
rected first that the statement be
issued which went out on the Sun
day night before Cox was nomina-
ted and along with it the telegram
to Senator Glass refuting by infer
| ence the idea that Cox was unac-
ceptable.
i This series of circumstances and
facts clears up a situation that has
given rise to all sorts of specula-
! ton outside of Washington, where
the impression has been fostered
in many quarters that the president
was opposed to the selection of
Cox and preferred either McAdoo
or Palmer. The fact that the pres
ident, even before Cox won out or
was conceded the victory, took
pains to refute a report that put
Cox on the side CT the anti-admin-
istration forces, is cited here as
sufficient proof of the presidents
sincerity in espousing the candi-
dacy Of Cox when he was once
chosen by the Democratic national
convention.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
VOTERS WANT TO
LEAVE DISTRICT
OF HIGH school,

County Superintendent Of School,
C. E. Plat received a petition from
the voters OF the Sherrard com.
munity school district, 126. asking
to be detached and added to the
Orion district, No. 1856. Mr.. Plan
stated that the hearing on the peti.
ton by the ex-ofiicial board, com.
posed Of the county superintend.
ent, county Judge, county clerk
would probably not be heard until
September. The action of similar
body in Rock Island and Henry
counties is necessary before Tho
district will be gained.
Six hearings have been set by tha
ex-off1cial board Of Mercer county
for Tuesday. They are the pet.
lions of four sections of the Nil.
lersburg community high school
district asking to be put into non
high school districts. Four sepa
rate petitions Of residents Of thj
Viola district who desire to 4
placed in non-high school district
and a petition from the Sherrard
district asking to be placed in non.
high school district. 1t is probable
that the last named petition will
be Withdrawn, because OF the %.
be withdrawn, because Of the &c.
made a part Of the Orion high
school district.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
Il'E Butt IN
'DN|A ROMANCE


s11ward Spreit, II years old, and
e6s vefley, II, left Moline for
81 Charles. ILL.,. this morning after
theit plans for an elopement and
b616 Illustrated by Moline police.
Gpseit II charged with abducting
1llss verley from her home in St.
Charles. The young couple had ex-
pe<$ed to be married yesterday and
were staying at the home Of Spreit's
upcle 1t 1441 Tenth street, Moline
tDrpits. secured the marriage H.
eszass Nv ednesday. Moline police
f6eeived a telephone call yesterday
morning from Constable Sinin al
St. Charles saying he held a war
rant for Spreit's arrest on charge
o abduction obtained by the moth
er.of the girl. Leona told CHIEF
1eJaeger that she ran away from
home because she was abused there
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17

cago, Burlington & Quincy aRilway
company will reoccupy it's pre-war
freight depot at the foot of Perry
street on Sunday, July rs, a week
earlier than anticipated, according
to plans announced yesterday.
Give Concert Sunday Evening
On Sunday evening Petersen's band
will give one of its regular concerts
at LeClaire park on the levee.
Scream Frightens Burglar-The
scream Of girl frightened burg
lar from the home of Mrs. Matilda
Keismann, S14 West Eighth street,
Thursday afternoon, and the man
made his escape after hastily pick
ing up a pocketbook containing 81
, in change.
Death Record-Mrs. Alice Moller
passed away at her home on Utica
Ridge road at o'clock Friday
morning, death following a years
illness. Deceased was born in Aus
tria May rs, 1899. At the age OF
three years she came to this coun-
try with her parents.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George F. Neel passed away
at $50 O'Clock Thursday afternoon
at the home, 1888 West Third. The
child had lived but short time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
Weather Forecast

Illinois: Local thunder showers
this afternoon or tonight; warmer
tonight in north portion; Sunday
generally fair.
Missouri: Unsettled with local
thunder showers this afternoon or
tonight in east and south portions;
Sunday generally fair; not much
change in temperature.
Wisconsin: Local thunder show
ers this afternoon or tonight;
somewhat warmer tonight; Sunday
generally fair.
Iowa: Generally fair tonight
and Sunday; probably preceded by
thunder showers this afternoon or
tonight in extreme east portion:
warmer tonight in northeast and
east central portions.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
ALEDO LADS GET
CHANCE AT TRIP
TO CANAL ZONE
Several Aledo young men have

Several Aledo young men have
had the opportunity of going on an
ocean cruise from Portsmouth,
Maine. through the Panama Canal
o San Francisco. They are men,
bers of the Naval Reserve and are
given the opportunity of taking
this trip with all expenses paid
and regular sailors pay in addi-
ton. So far only one boy has
taken advantage Of this opportun-
ity and has accepted the appoint
ment for the trip. He is Vernon
Bridgeford. son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
G. Bridgeford. He will leave here
next Thursday for Chicago. He
will 60 to Portsmouth from Chi
cago and Join the ship on July Is.
Young Bridgeford enlisted in the
navy on June 1, 1918, and served at
the Great Lakes Training station
until March, 1919. It is expected
that several more Mercer county
boys who belong to the Naval Re-
serves will take the trip.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
PLAN TO TEACH
GIRLS TO SWIM

Through efforts of the Moline
chapter of Red Cross and the Help
ing Hand, Moline girls of elemen-
tary school age will have free use
of the Augustana swimming pool
two afternoons a week for the re-
mainder of the summer. Arrange
ments for reservation of Monday
and Wednesday afternoons and in
struction in swimming were made
by the junior auxiliary Of the two
organizations.
The first lesson will be given
Monday afternoon and girls who
desire to take advantage Of the in
struction are requested to be at the
pool by 2 p. m. Glasses will con-
tinue until $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
Two FILE FOR
COUNTY OFFICE
Graham for States Attornev -
Nelson for Reelection q
Circuit Clerk.

Today the first case for film, !.
candidate for county offices In ~
Ger county. only two aspirants ~
shown their desire by noon. Pa,
]. Graham, Aledo attorney. MA
with the county clerk for nomin.
ton for st.te's attorney. F. A IN.
son, for many years circuit clers
In this county, filed for reelectIon
Other county Offices do not A..
pire this year and it is expectsd
that there will be no opposition n
Mr.. Nelson's candidacy. Seyenl
Aledo attorneys have been 6is
cussed as probable candidates "a,
states attorney and are expecta1
to file within a few days.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
R0KIS IS HELD
TO GRAND JURY
Evidence Against Greek Merchant
Sufficient to Warrant State
Trial on Serious Charge.

Louis Rokis, joint owner of the
Olympic confectionery store in
East Moline, was bound over to the
grand jury under $4,000 bonds on
the charge of ASSEMBLING Miss
Agnes Cochran, 17-year-old East
Moline girl on her way home from
work the evening of July 9. The
decision was rendered after a pre-
liminary hearing yesterday after
noon in the court Of Justice Dan
Maskell.
The hearing continued for three
hours during which time the girl
her mother, Mrs. Helen Janette
Cochran, and DR.. Walton Tacketl
were called upon to testify. The
defendant was represented by An.
drew Olson, the complainant b,
Cyrus Dietz of Moline and States
Attorneys Ben S. Bell and M. J
McEniry. The last named cross.
examined Miss Cochran, drawing
from her the story of the assault
which she had refused to divulgt
at the previous hearing held las
Monday afternoon.
The state centered it's efforts IL
gaining proof that the assault hat
been of serious nature and tina
it had been repulsed by the girl
The straightforward testimony o
DR.. Tackett cleared away an,
doubts in the mater. DR.. Tackett
after examining the girl, statet
that there were bruises ant
abrasions showing use of violence.
The attack took place on tn,
railroad tracks east of Tenth stree
late Friday evening, July 9, whil'
Miss Cochran was returning hom,
with Rokis from her work as wait
! ress in the Olympic confectioner!
store. The case was dismissed
against Rokis after hearing tn
following Monday because the cir
failed to testify against him. H
was later rearrested.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
The Day in Davenport

Open "Up-E.Nuf" Roof Garden
The new "Up-E-Nuf" roof garden.
the latest addition to the Palmer
school buildings, was opened offic-
tally to the public Thursday even
ing. An audience Of more than a
thousand enjoyed the concert, and
more than appreciated the cool
breezcs which sweep unhindered
over the open air auditorium.
Rearrested; Fine BOOsted-Au-
gust Stetfen, Jr., was arrested
Thursday night, put up a $40
bond on a minor charge, forfeited it
Friday morning. and was rearrest-
ed an hour afterward on more
serious charge Of speeding, when
It developed at the trial that he had
passed another youth held for
burning up the pavement Young
Steffen paid the fine of $25 assessed
on the last count.
Get 500 In Putnam Building OF.
fee Theft-Sneak thieves during
the noon hour Thursday ransacked
the Office Of the Federal Surety
company on the fourth and ninth
floors Of the Putnam building and
stole clothing and personal prop
erty Of employees valued at nearly
500.
Reopen Freight Office-The Chi
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
New Vol Money.

New York, July 17.-Mercantile
paper, 7A@8 per cent.
Exchange, easy; sterling: de-
mand, 3.S7N; cables, $685.; francs,
demand, Sill; cables, S.13; Belgian
francs: demand. S.79; cables, S.S1;
guilders: demand, 34.95; cables,
34.97; lire: demand. 5.S7; cables,
$50; marks: demand, 2.59; cables,
$50.
New York exchange on Montreal.
12h per cent discount.
Government bonds, easy; rail-
road bonds, irregular.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-07-17
Chicago Cash Grain.

Chicago, July 17.-Wheat, No. 2
hard, 2.86@28S.
Corn, mixed, No. 2, 1929; No. 3
mixed, 1852: No. mixed, 1.46@
LAT; No. 1 yellow, 1897 @1.54h;
No. 2 yellow, 1.53@154; No. 6 yell
low, 1.4S; No. l white, 1.5Sk@1-59;
sample grade, 1.20@1.42.
Oats, No. l white, CSC; No. 2
white. 96h @97c; No. 3 white, 94@
CSC; No. 4 white, 93@93hc
Rye, No. 2, 2.z3.
Barley, 1.25@1.28.
Timothy seed, 1000@1200.
Clover seed, 25.00@35.00.
Pork, nominal.
Lard, 1887.
Ribs, 15.50@16.50.