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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-03-01
RAILROAD RATES
and CLASS|FI-
CATIONS Stand
Interstate Commerce Com
mission Notifies Roads
of Provisions of
Law.
OWNERS GET LINES
OF all Government Execu-
tives, Only Hines Re-
mains Now.
OWNERS GET LINES
lBy The Associated Press. J

Washington. ID. e.. March 1.-The
railroads of the country were operated
today for the first time in 26 months
by their owners. On their own re-
quest, a formal note was sent to all
lines by the interstate c0mmtgce .cois,-
mission notifying the roads of the new
powers delegated to that body and the
rights and privileges accorded carries
under the new railroad law.
The commission, in its note. explain
ed that the provisions of the law
against rate reductions until Sept. l
without the consent of the commission
are mandatory. The changes in regu-
latiOns and classifcations and practi-
cally all DEGREES entered by the COM
mission, are to remain effective until
Sept. l. All changes in rates and clas-
sitications made prior to today are to
stand.
Competition Now?
The United States railroad admin
passed OUT of existence this
With its passing, 23O lines,
which had been merged through its
operation. into one gigantic system,
again so back to private interests free
to operate under the competitive sys>
TEN us OF old.
Hines Remains.
The transfer of the lines was accom-
plishcd without incident and there
was nothing TO Indicate the change.
Of the big staff of directors and exc
.utivcs used by the government. only
Director General Hines remains. Hel
has no, authority left rs Il director of
The systems. but merely remains tol
lear up any matters still standing,
.elative to government control.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-03-01
Dublin Appoints
Women Magistrates
(By The Associatcd Press. !

(By The Associated Prcss)
Dublin, March Lady Arnott,
Lady Redmond. Lady Dockrell and
Miss Palles have been appointed as the
first women magistrates for County
Dublin.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-03-01

Mrs. l.. l.. Farlin was Il passenger to
Fort Dodge this morning.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28

u an onlooker, Great Brit.,, !.
compelled to hold things tore,..
in diplomatic Europe. set,lem..'
Of the Adriatic question helps br,,'
Italy to the side Of Britain ana =
cordially OF the meetings IN q.
Reno between Premier Miller,,s
and Prime Minister Lloyd cso,..
is regarded here as furthsr - s
dence Of a drawing together !, y" =
moral force and opinion Of II. !, ~
eral elements as against Tia ~ ~
itarists Of Europe.
Thus while continental r,,
worries the British cabinet ~.
troubles press even more vieoros.
~ for attention. The relation, n
tween capital and labor are !.
manding an adjustment and ann.
IL ug must be done to prevent s,s
nomic waste involved in the Ia.
estates untitled from generatim :
generation. And the Irish ou..
ton grows more serious from a.
to day. Americas interest In n.
matter is hardly understood NJ,
there. are plenty of domestic -.
sons compelling England to .jys
autonomy to Ireland.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS Arm 8 1870.

suading Francs to forget her war
spirit for the moment and keep
IRON strangling Germany. In this
connection the. writer 10 able to
shed some light on what has flor
the last fortnight puzzled observers
- to the true relations between
Traace and Great Britain. The
sharp note from England criticiz-
ing French policy in occupying
German territory was NOT unwel-
come in the French foreign Office.
where . small section Of the
French military party had succeed
ed for the moment in forcing Pre-
mier 'Millerand to act independent
ly Of the allies with respect to the
Ruhr valley episode. The British
declaration gave strength and en-
enlargement to the elements in the
French government who had striv-
en- for common action with the al
lies and served to illuminate the
French mind on the dangers OF
allowing the military party to cause
a rift in the councils Of the allies,
something far worse for France
than the grievances against Ger,
many.
Liberals Are Stronger.
But with the United States mere
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
Eye Specialist and Medical Aul1t0r
Report ON Wonderful Remedy
To Strengthen Eyesight
in
Eyesight 5000 in One Weeks Time in Many Instances

which induced f.Ice headaches / have
distance and close work. and without them
1 could not read my own name on an en-
v;-ope or the tyDewritinS uu the machine
before me. can do both now and have
discarded my long distance glasses alto
gether. can count the fiuttering leaves
on the trees across the street now which
Tor several years have looked like din
green blur 10 me. l cannot express NV
JOY at what it has done for me-"
II lis believed that thousands who wear
glasses can now discard them in a reason
able time and multitudes more will be able
to strengthen their eyes so as to be sparpd
the trouble and expense of ever getting
glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions
may be wonderfully benefited in this easv
manner. GO to any drug store and get A
bottle OF Bon -Opto tablets. Dissolve one
tablet IN fourth of a glass of water and
use from two to four times a day You
should notice your eyes clear up perceptiby
right from the start and Inflammation and
redness will quickly disappear 1t your
eyes bother you even little il is your
duty to take steps to save them now be-
fore il Is too late. Many hopelessiy blind
might have saved their sight If they had
cared for their eyes IN time
NOTE: Another prominent physician 10
whom the above article was submitted
said: Yes the Bon-Opto prescription ia
truly wonderful eye remedy. Its con-
stituent ingredients are well known to
eminent eye specialists and widely pre-
scribed by them. / have used it very
successfully IN my own practice on pa
tients whose eyes were strained through
overwork or misft glasses. 1t is one of
the very few preparations feel should be
kept on hand for regular use in almost
every family" on-Opto referred 10 above.
Is not patent medicine or secret remedy.
II is an ethical preparation. the formula
being printed on the package. The manu-
. facturers guarantee it 70 strengthen eye
sight 30 per cent in one weeks time in
many instances or refund the money 1t
is dispensed under guaranty By all good
druggists in this city including John Beng
ston and the Red Cross Pharmacy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28

end of six weeks the eye was pronounced
saved. Just think what the saving of that
eye means to this little girl Another case
is that OF lady 80 years old. She came
to me with dull vision and extreme in
Examination of the lids and the conjunc-
tiya was almost raw. After two weeks
use OF Bon-opto the lids were absolutely
normal and her eyes are as bright as many
a girl OF 49,"
DR.. Judkins, Massachusetts physician and
medical author. formerly chief of clinics in
the Union General Hospital. Boston, Mass,
and formerly house surgeon at the New
England Eye and Ear lu1irmary of Port
land. Maine, says:
Il have found oculBts too prone To
operate and opticians too willing to pre-
scribe glasses. while neglecting the strnpie
formulas which form the basis of Bon
Optic. which in my opinion, is remark
able remedy for the cure and prevention OF
many eye disorders. Its success III de.
velopmg and Strengthening the eyesigh,
will soon make eyeglasses oid-iashioned
and the use of Bon-Opto as common a.
that of the tooth brush. l am Thoroughly
convinced from my experience with Ben.
Optic that 1t viii strengthen the eyesight
at least 80 per cent in one weex time in
Iaauy instances
Victims of eye strain and other eye
weaknesses and many who wear glasses Will
be glad to know that nc nrding to Drs
Smith and Judkins there is real hope and
help for them. Many whoe eyes were
failing say they have had TIER eyes re-
stored by this en.arkabe rsScedy and many
" no once wore glasses say they have laid
them aside. One ran says after ,isil. Il
x was almost blind. Cou.i not see IL
read at all. New l can -e 4 everything
WITHOUT any glasses and my eyes do mol
hurt any mors. AZ night they would pain
drraa.ully. Nov tasy feel fine all The
tune. It was ike miracle TO me- 4
LAZY who used u says: ''Tbs atmosphere
seemed hazy with or without g.asses. but
after using this prescription for 10 day
everything seems clear. ] can read even
fur rrint without glasses Another who
,is,l it Gays: Il vas bothA'cl with eye
STRAIN, caused by oyervorked. tired eyes
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28

same way a. It maintains jurisdic-
ton over the foreign co0coTnb q
An ok il dominions. There II nc
undue optimism in England thai
this plan Of home rule will satisfy
the Irish people at this time but
there b . conviction that the pe0-
pie Of ireland may ultimately &C
cept home rule ~ the best that ca
be obtained. It IL perhaps . hope
more than . conviction but it rep
resents the trend Of British policy
Has Taken World Burden.
In defense Of England's "vacilla-
ton" it Is contended that with the
withdrawal Of the United States
from an active participation in
European affairs since the peace
conference the burden Of keeping
peace in Europe has fallen upon
Great Britain. Indeed it may be
said that the policy which trans
cends all others Just now in the
British cabinet is that Of getting
peace in Europe.
The peace conference LEFT a res.
idue of Quarrels and tangles and
boundary disputes. Russia Is an
open sore. Germany is economic
ally gasping for breath and Italy
has joined with England in per
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28

New York DR.. Smith. a well known eye
specialist. and DR.. Judkins a Massschu-
sets physician and medical author, make
the following reports after a thorough test
of popular remedy for the eyes:
Says Dr. Smith: When my attention
was first called TO it was inclined to be
skeptical. But it is RUE of mine to give
every new treatment a chance to prove its
value. Having specialized in eye work
for many years l feel qualified 10 express
an Intelligent opinion on remedies for the
eyes. Since this one has created such a
sensation l welcomed the opportunity to
Test II. 1 began 10 use 1t IN my practice
little over = year ago and | am frank
to say that some OF the results / have
accomplished with Bon-Opto not only aston
ish myself but also other physicians with
whom have talked about it, and l advise
every thoughtful physician to give Bon
Opto the same careful trial ] have and
there IL NO doubt in my mind that he will
come 70 the conclusion l have, that it
opens the door for the cure OF many eye
tuuhlee which have heretofore been diff
cult 10 cope with. have had individuals
who had worn glasses for years tell me
they have dispensed with them through
the uss of Bon-opto. In my own prac-
tice have seen il strengthen the eyesight
more than SO per cent in one week 3 tune.
have also used il with surprising results
In cases of work strained eyes. pink eyes
inflaned lids, catarrhal conlunctivIties.
smsrtine, painful. aching. itching eyes
eyes weakened from colds. smoke sun. dust
and wind watery eyes. blurred vision. and.
IN fact. many other conditions too numer-
Gus 70 mention in this report. A new and
etriking ease that has Just been brought
to my attention Is that OF . girl IL years
Old. Two prominent eye SPECIALISTS. after
thorough examination. decided. according
TO her father. that in order TO save the
sight Of her right eye. The lett must be re-
moved. While awaiting an opportunity for
the operation and still undecided as TO its
Wisdom. her father was told 1t would do
10 harm TO use Bon-Opto. In lees than
hire days o marked improvement was
1eticed. Al the end Of a week the infiam-
lA5ion had almost disappeared. and at the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
PURCHASE FORD
TRUCKS FOR new
ROAD CONTRACT


Thhty-seven Of the new Ford
automatic dump body trucks, one
ton capacity. have been purchased
from the Horst & Strieter company
by the Henry W. Horst company.
general contractors, to hasten the
completion Of two Of the company s
big bodybuilding contracts. The
new Ford trucks, many Of which
have been seen in use on the
streets of Rock Island during The
last week, are much lighter than
the usual trucks used in road
building. They are therefore cas-
Ter on the roadbed and are capable
of making many more trips.
The Horst company has 20 OF the
miles of federal road near Vandalia
city, about seventy miles from
st. Louis. This project was start
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
|EN1 TOR GETS
AWARD FOR HIS
WAY Of SAVING


1hs sum Of S417.ss has been
E1nrdsdsto A. G. Psyson Of Milan.
Hmachinist 1t the Rock Island ar
senal, In return for suggestions in
ne way Of improvements to ma
chiaery and inventions Of new tools
that has meant actual savings to
tie government. This amount rep
Eesents 10'per cent Of what experts
figured the government is saved
through adoption Of Mr.. Payson 8
1ewt designs.
In the quarterly report Of the in
ventions' committee OF the central
council Of the Rock Island arsenal
Mr.. P2yson Is recommended for
four out Of seven inventions that
met with the consideration OF a
committee composed Of two men
from the employment branch and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
MOVE FOR IRISH
INDEPENDENCE
Embarrassing
(Continued from Page One.)

(Continued from Page One)
the north and south OF Ireland in
an Irish parliament This win be
put through by midsummer or
August Of this year at the latest.
As for independence, the present
viewpoint Of the British cabinet is
practically unanimous against such
an idea Ireland is too close to
England on trade routes, too close
for comfort sake in the event of a
war in which Ireland might afford
submarine or aerial bases to an
enemy. The British government is
willing to give the Irish people full
control Of their domestic affairs but
is firmly resolved to keep control
Of Ireland's external affairs, in the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
ed last TALL and Will b completed
this spring.

cd last TALL and Will b completed
this spring.
Sent T. Clear Lnke.
Seventeen Of the trucks have Just
been sent 70 Clear Lake, Iowa.
where the company has recently
been awarded q contract for build
ing six miles of federal road by
the interstate highway department.
Arrangements have been made to
construct spur track half way be-
tween Ventura and Clear Lake.
work to be started this week. Ma
terials and cement have already
been shipped. All materials used
in building this stretch Of road
have been purchased from firms
located In the immediate vicinity
Of Clear Lake, to avoid any poesi-
BILE delay in transportation.
Ten buildings for the storing Of
cement and other equipment have
been erected. II IL estimated that
the Job will cost approximately
500, 900.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28

two from the management depart
ment of the arsenal.
This means u providing an IN
centivo for mechanics to be Con-
stantly on the alert for new and I'M
proved means Of producing has
been in effect ct the arsenal for
some time. All Suggestions that
come up during the period are re-
ferrsd II the investigating commit
tee, and IN instances where they are
found to BE- The means Of saving in
tho cost 81 manufacture, the per-
son making the suggestion is rec
commended for reward in the
amount Of 10 per cent Of the esti-
mated savings.
Makes Big Saving.
In inventing = tool for getting
required tension on the free piston
Of recoil mechanism for q rs MN.
gun carriage, Mr.. Payson provides
q saving Of 1854. His other in
venti0ns consist OF q tool for re-
moving the short right side plate
OF recOil mechanism on the Is MN.
gun carriage, q saving Of $317.68 /;
a tool for extracting valve from
field filling plug for recoil mechan-
ism, saving Of $40; and tool for
use in closing and sealing brakes
and Tightening nut in oil guage of
recoil mechanism, saving OF
$315.75.
Besides the cash award, Mr.. Pay
son is recommended for a credit
of a. total Of IS points efficiency.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
PUBLIC NOTICE.

PUBLIC NOTICE.
After this date I will not be re-
sponsible for any debts contracted
by anyone other than myself.
April rs, 1920. JACK OLYF.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28

REMNANTS-Of drapery materials
all measure and marked with yafu'
age and price Never cleaner, pei
ter assortment of remnants than this.
Hundreds OF pieces to choose from
Arranged on the table as follows:
soc values. during the sale, yard, .se'
75c values, during the sale, yarf' "s'
95c values, during the sale, yard Doc
1.25 values, during the sale, yard 100
1.50 to 2.25 values for. yard 10.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
WINDOW SHADE
SPECIAL

The cheapest shade on the
market is selling for 100
each. We offer in this sale 20
dozen oil Opaque shades
factory seconds), but a big
value for the price. During
furniture week 7P
only, each lOC
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28

MAIL AND TELEPHONE ORDERS
from customers living outside the
quad cities will be given careful at
tentlon, but as many sale lots may 60
quickly we cannot promose to fill all
orders. II goods are on hand when
order is received they will be flied.
Mall and telephone orders from the
quad-clties cannot be accepted on
sale goods. Come in person.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
In the District Court.

The case of David Melman, admin
istrator Of the estate of Louis Gilman,
VS.. the NJ, & st. L. Railroad Company
ct al, was continued today in dis
trict court. Opening statements were
concluded Thursday ara the taking o.
evidence for tho platntifH Init
A writ Of attachnant covering per-
sonal property said to tclong 10 the
plaintiff and an injunction roatra In
ing the defendant from interferir g
with the plaintiff or her children were
issued Thursday afternoon in the case
Of Mrs. Marie Day Richmond VS.. Will
liam Richmond. Mrs Richmond filed
suit in divorce recently.
Mrs. Pauline Gordon, Of this city
Thursday was granted decree Of d.
vorce from VIII am II. Gordon.
Suit has been fllel In district court
by Mrs. Alma O'Neu VS.. Fred ONesl
in which she ASKS decree Of divorce
and restoration OF her mai,ler Iame,
Phoebe NJ Cagwin. Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Neal were married in this city, June
20. 1912.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
DEBATE SCHOOL QUESTION.
Mass Meeting at State Center To
night to Discuss Housing.

To discusss the question of school
room a mass meeting of citizens has
been called for tonight at State
Center. The school building is en-
tirely inadequate to care for the en-
larged enrolment and it is necessity
that some action be taken at once
to provide Accommodations for all
the pupils Four propositions will be
submitted at the meeting, it Is said.
they are:
First-To go thru the year with
the present Accommodations serving
the patrons of the school as best
possible under the circumstances.
Second-To erect a new building
for the Independent school district of
State Center.
Third-To build small temporary
building of two rooms to accommodate
the overflow and use the building
for other purposes when a new
building can be erected!
Fourth-To consolidate and erect a
new consolidated school building, and
to consider. what territory shall be
included in the consolidation.
Superintendent c. E Shut went to
State Center to attend the meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

November and confined to his bed
for the past two months.
Mr.. Chcvillc was born In Cam
bridge, England, September .. 1als.
He came to America when about IA
years OF age and had lived, Ia the
county for twenty years. He was
twice married. his second wife having
been Miss Phoebe walton, with whom
he was united in marriage November
l6, 1916 at Belle Plains, She sur
wives with ono son. John Of Joliet,
ILL.,. who was born to the first wife.
Two brothers, Henry. OF Hart. Mich,
and Hesekiah, in Canada, and two
sisters. Mrs. Hannah Morden, city,
and Mrs. Henry Wadell, Of Davenport,
also survive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

DR.. Arthur Holmes. president OF
Drake University, will preach at the
Central Church of Christ Sunday. IL
q. M, and 1880 p. m. The members
are urged to be present, the public Is
invited. COMMITTEES.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
Cora williams choa,e. physician.

Cora Williams Choate. physician.
Miss Dorothy spurlin, OF Ames.
spent Thursday here.
Mrs. George Banner. OF Hampton.
was in the, city Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Andrews, OF
Colo. were in the city Thursday.
We carry In stock binders OF every
loose leaf requirement. Marshall
Printing Company.
Mr.. Attorney, we have just RS
ceived shipment of ruled tablets in
buff or white. Marshall Printing
Company. ...
Miss Sarah Martin. who has been
visiting In the city with friends, re-
turned this morning to her homo ~
Mason City.
Boys, call at the Hub Clothiers and
get free Of charge n complete diary Of
all the leading base ball players OF
the Observation-Disclosures.
Seven to eight months training at
tHo SSutEuA loWd nuSultSS NoHtSV
Will work wonders In your capacity.
Learn--then earn. Get our catalog.
New classes May 3. Lena A. Vogt.
principal.
We still have about eighty rods OF
lawn or chicken fence. which we are
offering at rs cents per rod. This is
some bought during the war and not
regular stock and we ask that you
see same before purchasing. Abbott
& Son.
Finish your next evening meal
with a dish Of Cameo apricots, pick
ed ripe, packed right at the orchard
in the richest heavy syrup, retaining
the rich, fresh flavor. Cameo april
cots are beautiful in color. free from
blemish. selected for quality and size.
You will like them. Tell the cook
no joking, now doesn't the thought
of them make your mouth water?
Let's Fletcher Company.
Do you can Kieffer pears? Some
times hard when opened? You
should order those extra fancy
Comeo pears-put UP In the rich ripe
juice OF the fruit and heavy cane
sugar syrup. The stems and ceres
are carefully removed, all smoothly
peeled-they couldn't be finer il
especially packed for the president.
Tell the cook to order Comeo for
satisfaction. Let's Fletcher Com
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
Al tho Hospitals.

Mrs. j. w. Stevens. of Gilman.
was brought to ST. Thomas rospltal
Wednesday, to undergo an operation
Saturday morning.
Mrs. r. J. Helson, of Clemens.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Anderson, OF
State Center visited In the city
Thursday, with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Bales, Of Ration, N. M, who are on
their way to Chicago to visit rela-
tiyes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

who has been under treatment at
ST. Thomas for two weeks, Ia i'm
proving slowly,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16
oslrvMv.


james Chenille. eiiht miles south
west Of tho city, diet ut his home at
IS O'Clock this mornhg OF hardening
Of the arteries. He had been Ill since
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

Call SEQ Or. Shallenberger, Hotel
stoddart, Marshalltown. Saturday
April "a. Farm for sale.--Advertise-
ment,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

George Ellerding and Hugh
Englesworth. Of Tama, were In the
city Thursday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-16

Repair work promptly tended to
A. c. Burgess. plumbing and heating
East State street, phone 1884