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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29

Sheets, 81x9O inch, in plain
hem, hemstitched and seal
loped styles; $3.25, $2.98,
$2.7s, $2.5s, $2.38 and $2.25.
Sheets, 1880 inch, with
plain hems, at $2.38, $2.18,
$1.98, $1.48 and $1.39 each.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29
In the Domestics Department:

the Uomesucs Depafunent
When compmented Mr. Swanson the choice
the barobe flannel for Chrisma selection he sa
Te them that when these bath robe annels tere
be tried in Chicago get Of theses annels be-
year sold long before Christmas but could
They told of countless other orders they
unable to fill also" \
Bath robe annel best quality in lavender brown, TAM
green cardinal gray Alice blue baby blue and baby pink; Csc
yard all excepting few pieces light blue figures CSC yard
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29

"Santa Claus" has surely LETT 9
stock of toys ,rith us this vsaE
Guess he just looked around aad
sas0 what a big room zoe had ready,
and GOT busy filling it plump full
loith dolls, and drums and guns,
tinkertoys, Da00ns, dishes asd
games. rocking horses and just ~
eyvthia0!
Dells, 3se up to 1850. sioJe, IN
$500. and $500.
Aluuinuu Dishes, Games, Toe p h
,3ss, SlSS, Si.1s and $40.
78e. China Dishn, 40.
Drums, @i.47, Nc $3.50, $l.75, $i.ss ~
s,d 2Se. Soc.
Ti.kertsvs. 40. Automobiles, e2So
dswn t. $3.50.
I'D -. H.s.ss SID rr.I.
Den CaFrf8geS, etc., ETC., &c.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29

Boiled Ham, sM
half pound for -
Sugar cured BE-
Squares, ave y -,
Cooked Corned -
zoe pound. ..I
Cooked Lsss'
Tongue, soc 30.
Boneless Chez
Csc jar. -
Picked Pig
zoe jar. -,
Peanut Butter n's
jar, zoe. a..
Medium Red
mon, u ID. cars
3Sc. -
Appl. Jelly. , y
for Csc.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-29

Hundreds Of bargains all the store and Of that
Tuesdays customers these special Hour Sale items Come in
better "buys here than anywhere else in the northwest
Eore
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
Crown Point

Misses Mary Brown and Helen New
ton. who attend Northwestern uniyer-
sity reached Crown Point the early
part al the week FOR a short recess
during the holidays.
The Entire Mons club enjoyed q do
lightful session at the home OF Miss
Nina Lisius on Tuesday night A
Christmas grab bag was a pleasing
feature in the evenings festivities
The funeral OF Mrs. Roy Walker. who
died on Sunday OF blood poisoning Sas
held at the home this afternoon. Rev.
J. A Aylln. having charge OF tho
services. Tho remains were taken TO
Lafayette. the formor home. for burial.
Kari Krost has accepted a position
IN the Commercial! bank and Will be
gin his new duties the a-st OF the year
a. which time S. A Love retires from
active service In tho bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank =. Pattee win
spend tho Christmas holidays in Chi
cage. the guests of Mr.. and Ma J. =.
Neal.
Miss Dorothy Kaiser has accepted =
position IN the office OF the LetE manu-
featuring company. having recently
completed a course .p stenography 81
the Gary Business college.
New marriage licenses are: Leon
Kastnsi5i Stefania Leiinski. Indiana
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
Chicago Auto Bandits
Arrested in Gary

After sticking up" a Chicago ga
rage employe Of the Rosen Teaning
company at 1920 South Haistead street
in Chicago and then taking Mitchell
car. four youthful auto bandits drove
to Gary last night where they were
taken into the custody % the police
early this morning.
At nrst they told conflicting stories,
but later admitted stealing the ma
chine. They then agreed 20 sign wsiv-
ers TO return TO Chicago without ex-
tradition papers They were booked
as Ed Kupka. 2s4o W. Luther street
LAID Kakuska, 1911 ". goth street
william Hoppe. 1871 W. Van Buren
street. and Jim Alex. 1872 S. Jeffer-
son street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
SLICKER
SURELY PUTS
one OVER

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERVTcE1
JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Dec. z2-Ths
police are today searching for a young
man. who. they declare. came 70 Jack
sonvilIe. represented himself to be Ed
die Rickenbacker, the famous Amerl-
can ace" borrowed a thousana -.
lars from an acquaintance coming
here. caahed checks 70 the value or
$50 at the Seminole Hotel which the
police allegc are worthless. married a
young lady in ST. Augustine. and
Aoarded train with hts bride. leaving
Isis destination rs mystery Mrs.
Rosa Z. Ham. mother Of the young
bride, is overcome with grief. During
iis sojourn here and in st. Augustine
SAC pseudo racer mingled in influential
circles and the police believed other
losses wtu be reported
according to the story hera the
younE man gained the confidence or
VIM. Farans. who says he Is a sales
manager for brass manufacturing
concern IN New York ana Philadelphia
ny representing that he was Eddie
Hicltenbacker. the famous American
ace" a protese OF Charles NJ Sehwab
and a millionaire with control over a
1,en known automobile concern.
Fsrans. according To tho police says
the pseudo ace appointed him sal IS
manager and borrowed $1,000.
on arrival in Jacksonville. the young
man was introduced to Charles Day,
manager % the Seminole hotel. as the
famous ace" Monday the young man
went 70 st. Augustine where no mar
ried Miss Frances O. Harmon. under
che name Of Edward RickenbsclSer and
the news o. the marriage was sent out
al over the country. When the police
learned Rickenbacker IS in Los
Angeles they began 20 Investigate but
the couple had departed. Farans iert
today fer Miami
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
JAEGER SERVED
WITH PEACE WRIT
CBUILETIN.)

ESPECIAL 10 TIE TIpssf
CROWN POINT, Trd., Dec. 23.-ChRs
Snsrer brought here nj noon Mnve a
81 900 surety Of fhe peace bond before
Judge Howard Keuap and viii hive "A
hearing merit Wednesday, here In the
Justice court.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
GARY BICYCI.IST
SEVERELY INJURED

Tony Robia, 1879 Sdassachusetts
street. Gary. was painfully injured
while riding q bicycle from his work
during the rush hour last night vhen
10 was struck and run over BY an
American Express company wagon 81
the corner Of Sixth avenue and Broad
way lie complained about injuries 70
his chest and was taken to the Mercy
hospital IN the police patrol
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
WHY SHOULDN'T
He PRAISE It?
INTERNATIONAL Ktas sgR,lcfI


LONDON. Dec 22.-Prernier Lloyd
George, IN a luncheon speech today
characterized the league OF nations
meeting at Geneva as "ope % the great
events in the history Of the world"
The premier expressed the belief
that II there had been a league OF ma
lions "a 1914 tho world war would
have been averted.
"Ths league" said Lloyd George, rs
& considerable measure IN achievement
but he depioved the fact that no pro-
gress was made Al Geneva toward
world disarmament
There can be no real peace between
nations 50 long as there Is competition
in arnaments." said tho premier. But
- the same time nations cannot risk
disarmament until every country Is in
Guided
1T was the terrible race IN arma-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
VIE HAD YOU IN MIND

Last minute choppers VIII be pleased
with ono W to the minute packages
Of stationery. candles. perfumes and
toilet articles. Nelson's Drugstore.
" .
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

1Iuslc haii The Iotz recently defeated
the Betz a. Hammond
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

Charles g. Jaeger. present custodian
% 100000 worth or certificates az In
deotedness which his wife IS supposed
20 have found IN a Chicago Yellow
taxIca5 last Hsrch and one Of the
-osaible holders q tho key to the solu-
ton OF tho Gary bond mystery was
this morning served with a warrant
~ Deputy Sheriff Glenn Hentges Of
Cary and Crown Point to appear be-
fore Judge Howard Kemp OF Kemp or
crown Point give bond for surety Or
the peace.
Rumors had been circulated that
Jaeger had been served with the war
rant was not sworn out until late last
reliable Information received by
Times reporter this morning the war
rant wa snot sworn out until late last
hight [or some unknown reason.
Herman Fabor. Gary merchant.
Vhom Jaeger entrusted with three or
ths bonds swors OUT the AFFIDAVIT he
wiz charge Jaeger with having made
threats on his life.
At noon today Judge Kemp state5
that as yet Jaeger had not appeared
before him but probably would appeal
some time this afternoon. II IL under
stood that Jagger's bond viii be sat
at sSo0.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
INVESTIGATE
REPLOGLE DECLINE

NEW YORK. Dec. ae.-The sensa-
tionai decline IN Replcgle steel com
pany yesterday together with the loss
suffered In Nanndlum steel was today
made the subject OF investigation by
tho stock exchange authorities.
The committee Of business conduct
OF the stock exchange has asked MEM
bers TO sivs details "a 10 purchase and
sales OF Replogie aud Nanadium steel
for Dec. 20 and 81.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
In an Around
GAR
MCFARLAND JURY
NOT YET CHOSEN

The vito o. the murdered ex-soldfer
John Mcfarland. failed 70 appear at
the opening Of the casa IN the Porter
circuit court yesterday
delay OF trial WIS requested By
the states attorneys. but the lawyers
for the defense would not permit H..
Michigan Central Detectives William
Schemes and Charles simmons VIII be
charged with murder.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

Just turn your old piano phonograph as first payment
Player Piano. AT the end of thirty days begin
yosr regular monthly payments Of $500. Make it a
family gift this Christmas. Surprise the family with
new Player Piano. instrument that every member Of
the family can pley and enjoy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
The TIMES

Harbo7. Blanche jefferson Freeport.
H.. Thrndore Fink. whiting; Ella
Jahrling. Chicago, Peter Catsiopoules
Julia Demovie. Hammond: Lawrence
Henderson. katherine Haydcr. Gary
Tho Crown Point schools win close
on Thursday for weeks vacation
The Girls Basket ball team OF the
Lett Manufacturing company have
scheduled game with the Betz team
.or TsMrsdav nlght. nec. 80. 81 Cemtral
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
Escape From Burning
House Through Windows

When ths house occupied BY Mrs.
Annie Moore and owned by the David
Glueck Realty company burned yester-
day afternoon, the occupants al made
their escape through windows.
Damage TO the house amounted To
81 10000 and about 10000 damages 20
the contents The cause Of the FIRE Sc
unknown.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22

u4ents that had moro 10 do with the
late war than any other force. All
rations must come 20 an agreement
that they viii not renew this race. I'm
less II is arrested the result viii be
another clash"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
WORK DAY IS LONGER

CHICAGO. Dec. 2f.-The Inland Steel
company today announced That Jan.
/. It's plants would return 20 the 10
70 13-hour-e-day basis For year
and a half the company has operated
on an s-her- basis. Pay an hour will
be The sarne after yan. az az present.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-22
BAD RAILWAY
HORROR IN RUSSIA

LONDON, Dec % Several hundred
persons were KILLED and injuer5 in a
railway accident near Petrosrad. but
details are lacking. said a Contra
News dispatch from Heisingfors UadaY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
,Penr0se Begins
Fight for Senate
ropt,nued from psae One

Continued from Psa' "ne .....
tonslcy also states his platform. The
nyincipal feature Of the platform Is
tbaf Mr.. lansley says "me. too" to
Congressman Wares declaration in favor
~ light wines and per cent beer The
candidate Is silent on such subjects as
A. 7 on p,ie Of Nations. Article Y and
tne Fhnnne controversy.
'n a., p.,.,or % co,fdc,t tho, =, ,,...
MI tho o,aven Ren,h;con -,
eight ..an w on IN tSn d;str;ct v,;,i Sn s v,y
comhii;..'" ~. WIN ''p
port, n,n' n t,o eyht for ,hs rori,.
ton" said Mr.. tansley. .'and will be
IN II TO ths rnish'' ana conhaentiy
expect 10 "'"'"
Rom In Second Wa-d
WI Linh q, ths m; I'd ,,'..,. '
wa,H, w;d s.;d he had ,,yed IN rho n"rd "H.ii; al;
snd ne sa'a ." 80 lie ros;dsnoo e "o'H az
his nts; n, ns,ev s.,d !, ,uos a ~ Aru
more, MI IA nn,, i;ro ;r a. "VascnI ss
7" FnV M Isod ~ ho bod a" peeoha
ward. anu a"'V" "oub,, T rhon 49, pe.ct risnt
tn ma,n,a,n IA noon,ta,n ,"e. bnn,o!e y is sea
shore noun S''' "a '''''"'"'" "''''e 4" ne
30 ars'reu. L. ,,hou =. A..
Mr. i.aus SIsoL ~ e. OJr ~ & III the urn
OF Dun,a,' M SM Zoe 'shs f 70 olIs
~" =. .La ThsrJ Jiptr;,
Hresr;; Hs1; W fore - 'sa;d NJ p.,,.
"Iherelore, sda Wr. tnr',s' nanSiey'
from .,iGt .i.t th66 ,aoS. ~ ~ ~
miiihr VIII ,,,,,rod @ 20 re,rosont q. "is',ic. ..
anu az, HSnnnrass ~ III '"o
ht ht.tricdPn Pansiar added that b;s ,,.;.,.
MT. Maninncs ot Worr;sbnra ,,Ls,,
uve sNpe sppe,nher ~ rho pannsviS,n;a Ma'n me ne
islature from 1901 to 1924. ought to
stand mn MN an IN you s.eao. Dtsinning
WIN Ipu" ~ W, .aoa. So oe.v ; oylest
,ounch ", iSs'. ~. =. ""''n
nc wan vi '"' '""'""er'
Announces Platform
"I sincerely feel" said the candidate
utbat INV knowledpe of tho dist,ict
oonnIed With INV exnerience in Connc;i
snd tho legislature oive me nm eouin.
ment which ought to make INV eervirss
of value TO tbe neonle of fbe It'd Con
qressional district -
Mr.. Ransley's platform il as follows ::
III the people Of this country are 70
be made bappv and contenteS there
must he a reduction In the present hirh
cost of living. and ma q most direct
means 70 thet end am In favor Of
a reduction in taxation. Not only
should the individual be relieved of part
Of the burden of direct taxation. but.
IN nv Judgment. there should be n re-
duction in the levy made unon excess
war profits. because. after eli this mar
tirulir burden is in the end shunted to
The sboulders of the consumer
"J am In favor Of an amendment ~
tbo Vojstead AIT so that ,ieht wine. and
boer conta;n;oY NOT more than Z ner
cent Of alcohol NAV he sold.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27

happened in few minutes that y
would take quick working movie
camera TO record IL accurately.
First, the committee started for West
Philadelphia Station az Thirty second
street TO meet the author. scheduled
to arrive from Washington at Z 80. No
train was running from Bryn Mawr at
that time for the reason that earlier In
the evening a westbound passenger train
struck q freight train near Overbrook
md tied up traffic, D..
But a mere collision did not feaze
the committee in the least. The teach.
crs and pupils chopped" couple Of
"jitneys," which whisked them TO
trolley car. IL carried them to Sixty
ninth Street Station, where they grab
bed an elevated train and sped to .Thir
ty second street.
Attempted Great Feat .
= Senior Ibanoz coming from Wash
ington. beat the committee speed
ing from Bryn Mawr, by three minutes.
lie arrived at the southern train shed
which, with its icy trimmings and
snowcoated lawns. resembled spot
near the North Pole.
The dark blue smoke which eurled
from the tor Of an impatient. and pant =
ing locomotiye was. no bluer than the
uuthor. Absence OF a single glad hand
made him realize that the warm cline OF
sunny Spain was more Inviting:
Then he attempted a great feat. He
tried TO make station hand understand
who he was aud why he was there =
and do II In a hurry.
The station hand had other thing
to do and the author of '"The -Four
ITnrynNnn, nf thn A ly nsa'f ,,At
the only one asking questions. lie tried
to console Senior Ibanez. but the latter,
after a sweeping glance. decided that
all was hopeless. The wheels on the
train he had just left started to revolve
toward New York. The Pullman car
looked warm and inviting.
He grabbed the rail OF the car ant
swung aboard with look Of contempt
toward the ice fields which encircled tn,
station. LIE
And as the train was disappearing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER -pHIIADEIpHTA

in the distance the committee, all out
OF breath and much 1ustered, arrived.
The. six fair members tried to tell the
station hand just what they wanted,
and as they all spoke at the same time
u was difficult for him to grasp the
situation. From their explanations he
got the fact that they had first gone
to the northern trainshed and later
raced across to the southern trainshel
after realizing their mistake.
A message was sent to Trenton re-
guesting a train hand there to page
Vicente Blasco Ibanes on the Pullman.
Then came reply by telephone that
this would be difficult feat Of oral
engineering. 1t was attempted, but II
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27

Mr.. Ransley IL candidate for the
unexp;red term Of Mr.. Moore and also
for the full term to succeed Mr.. Moore
The nomination for the full term will
be made In the May primaries. Cover
nor Sproul has not yet called a special
election for the unexpired term, and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27

Senor Ibanes heard, he didn't under
stand, and kept right on to New York.
Finally at o o'clock the six members
Of the committee took train for New
York In pursuit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27
WILL PROBE SIMS CHARGE
Admiral VIII Testify on Nays A.
Ieoed Delinquency

Washington, Feb. 27.--(By A. PO--
Investigation of Rrar Admiral Sims's
charges that the United States navy
failed to co operate fully with the Allies
during the war will begin March o with
the admiral as the first witness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27

What Is Necessary to Speed
Up Building Construction?
There's me
rdcontacts tstoy your drwiththi clause:
Between May lst and October 3lst-
Nine hours work and
Nine hours pay!!
the leaders labor o
hours of labor thus increasing the demand for skilled
workm
O pubicunfair to the who spends
his smoneyo on buildng-unfar the skilled aboa,
ocouldb be ebusyma more hours and many more
contemplating building have control of this
Let insist that building rules shall preval-or
refuse %
Building Trades Employers Association
Of Philadelphia and Vicinity
1Souh16 Street. Philadelphia
TMsasoa material
engagdm tn 1t
uvh Of manufacturing
upplI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-27

This includes the and material
engaged in the construction of buildings is ready to loe
come its membership reputable engaged in
any of building construction in manufacturing
supplying materials for
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-10
.SP|TBALL GETS
YEAR Of GRACE

CHnCAd.. Feb. s.-The joint rules
committee Of the National and Ameri-
can baseball leagues. in annual ses-
sion hero today, thrashed out numerous
rules in tho baseball code and finally
amended nineteen and added one. II
was agreed that the "Sptbdll hc
abolished after the 1920 season. Pitch
ers employing such delivery Will DO
permitted TO continue It's use during the
coming championship race.
The new rule adopted deals with the
intentional pass. II Is declared Illegal
for catcher to step from his box to
aid tho pitcher in throwing wide TO the
batsnan.
Tho rule governing homo runs was
extended so as to permit player who
knocks the ball into tho stands or
crowds on fair ground. DO given credit
FOR circuit hit. II ne runs tho four
bases. and all other runners shall scor"
ahead Of him.
Under the rule governing freak de-
liveriAs. Il pitcher IS not permitted to
apply = foreign substance to tho ball !:
expectorate on ball or glove. rub ball
or glove, person or clothing; or G2faCe
the ball IN any manner or 10 deliver the
80 called "shineI ball. spit" ball
| mud ball. or emery" ball.
II was aEreed during tho session that
potential recruits for tho big league
were being retarded by tho fact that
junior players yse regulation diam
!ond The committee established d
mensons Of Junior diamond" as Sc
feet between bases and the pitching
rubber nifty fest from the plate.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-02-10
FIGHTERS POST
FORFEIT FOR BOUT

The Wheeling A, c. has the forfei's
OF both Young Sandow and Goo" Stew
art assuring tho fans OF their being here
and ready g fGht on Monday evening
Weighing in at la pounds Mt o'clock.
Stewart 10 working out daily at the
| Waldorf gym and local enthusiasts who
have watched Goo" in his daily train
ing say the local scrappcr looks III to
GOO" is punching tho bag and boxing
more for this bout than over as h"
wants to get his judgement Of distance
perfect 30 when ne let's Ay II Will hit
! tho mark.
/ Sandow Is working out AT Clark's gym.
! Detroit. Mich, with his brother SAMMY,
| who 10 recognized as one Of tn" leading
! bantRmwelghts in IN" game. sammy
Sandow will probably accompany his
ut Benny Hahn. West VirE!nIa's classy
bantam and contender for I'cte Her
Billy Williams OF the Ferry is work
J ing out under tho gutdanc' Of Bert
Matthias and viii answer the bell Mon
I day evening In the best shar" Of has
! career. SAMMY" Young. who faces
Williams In tho Ground semi -windur, Is
Il fast two handed boy. VIII" has II rcru-
! tation as willing mixer ind TINT j.
what plcasrs the fans
| WIRELESS" Johnny gallagher ana ~ y
| clone" Miller OF MuuudSylll". w!Ii iur-
! nlsh plenty OF action I'm their i-rouud
go Gallagher II working cut al the
/ Young" JeTrte4. III" Actnayill" boy
J who meets Max Hanna. Of W"llShurE.
! while only n younHSter with a &c" NIGHTS
under his holt. Is coming right along
some Of the local hoys his weight for
the honor Of being the best In TINS We
Unity.