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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-05-22
Boy Drops Dead on
Fl. Lee Ball Field

James Demicurio, fourteen years
old, dropped dead of heart failure on
Saturday afternoon on Lemoine ave-
nue., after playing a strenuous game of
baseball. Young Demicurio was about
to graduate from the West Fort Lee
School, and his untimely death came
as great shock to his companions.
High Mass was sung for the repose
of his soul on Tuesday. 1nterment
was at the Madonna Cemetery.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-05-22
EPIPHANY CIRCLE
HAS FOOD SALE TODAY

Many are expected to be present at
the food sale to be held at Epiphany
Hall this afternoon under the auspices
of the Epiphany Circle from 2 until 5
O'Clock.
An extra large number of good home
made cakes, pies and other eatables
will be on sale at reasonable prices. .
If you want a good ching" for sup
per be sure to attend this sale.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-05-22
Bergen Census
Figures Show Gains

Washington. - Among preliminary
population figures announced by the
Census Bureau with increase and per
cent, were: Elizabeth, 95,6S2 in 1920 !;
22,273, or 3.3; Englewood, 11,617; in
1910, 1858, or III; Garfield, 1881 !;
GIGS, or S9.S; Ridgewood, 1910; 2, 124,
or 1872.
Hackensack's population was an
nounced as 17,667 a few days ago.
Cliffside and Fort Lee figures are
not yet announced.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-05-22
ENGAGEMENT OF SENATOR
MACkAY ANNOUNCED.

The engagement of Senator Will
liam B. Mackay, Jr., and Miss Ella
Gertrude Weickert of &C State street
was announced at recent party
given at the home of the prospective
bride.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-05-22

Women's skirts in Paris are to be
shorter and waists lower-an effort to
make both ends meet.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-14
MORTGAGE LOANS

MONEY TO LEND on first mortgage
On improved Bergen County realty, or
on building contract, in sums from
sf,co0 up. No brokerage fee, premium
Or fines charged. RepayaoIe In month
~ instruments with reducing Interest
each month. The easiest and cheapest
way 10 acquire a home or pay off a
mortgage. Write for information to
RoBT. a. Si5BALD, Hackensack,
NJ. J.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-14
nous trademark-that grand old

YOU know him we'll. For over half century
L he has been an American institution. How
perfectly he typifies genuine "Bull' Durham
tobacco!
Sure of himself, sure of the affection of millions,
"Bull" stands challenge He represents
quality bigness = in production and popularity.
LAST year over 3o0,0oo,ooo bagsD
From every bag of genuine "Bull" Durham you
roll SO cigarettes that machines can't even
duplicate. And that's an asset these days!
Fifty thrifty cigarettes that cost you least;
cigarettes that please you most.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-14

rise azz--T-7sA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

Hudson records In endurance and in
mountain climbing, like the race up Pixies
Peak, and IN winning the American Speed
way championship were all established
with carly Super Six specials.
Those records still belong TO Hudson.
And yet such advancement has been made
in the present Super4S1 we have no
doubt it could easily excel those per-
formauces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

mating sas Of 10 cents per 1000
cubic feet.
The increase in the price Of oil
gas b approximately S csnts per
gallon and - three gallons Of this
oil ID used In the manufacture Of
1000 cubic feet Of Illuminating gas
this item alone will bring about an
increase Of Is cents per 1000 cubic
feet.
It ID estimated that the increase
In the price Of coke will add an ad-
ditional 3 cents to the cost Of man
ufacturing 1000 cubic feet Of gas,
making . total increase Of Is cents
per 1000 cubic feet through the in
creased prices that will have to be
paid for these two essentials in
the manufacture OF gas.
Gas OH Scarce.
Mr.. Hansgen said that gas COM
panies are meeting with big dim
culties in obtaining gas Oil for the
reason that oil companies show a
strong disposition of turning oil
into gasoline rather than any large
portion into gas oil.
Mr.. Hansgen said that full de-
tails Of the situation will be made
public as soon as the petition is
prepared. However, he said that
the increase to be asked will
amount to approximately 20 per
cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
HAMLET

Miss Amy Titterington Of Reyn-
olds is sewing for Mrs. Harvey
Ramsey and Miss Barbara Hart.
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holt Lee Vefe Rock
Island visitors Monday.
Mrs. James clearinghouse went
to Millersburg Tuesday to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Flat.
The c. E. banquet Friday night
was largely attended, So being
present. An enjoyable evening was
spent.
Mrs. Forrest Dunn returned to
her home at Newton, Iowa. Monday
after visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stockberger.
Miss Millicent Boyles is sta ine
with her friend, Mrs. Jean Ewing
while Rev. Carr is in Chicago.
Mrs. Harvey Ramsey will enter
tain the Woman's Missionary so.
ciety at her home Thursday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE.
Gen. M sl6.

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the council OF
the city of Rock Island, Ill.,, hav-
ing ordered the paving of Twentieth
street with brick blocks from the
south property line of Seventh ave-
nue. to the south property line OF
Ninth avenue; and the intersection
of Eighth avenue from the east curb
line to the east property line OF
| Twentieth street; and the inter
section of Ninth avenue from the
east and west curb lines to the
east and west property lines Of
Twentieth street respectively, and
the ordinance for the same being
on file in the Office of the city clerk
of said city, and said city having
applied to the county court Of Rock
Island county, Illinois, for an as
sessment of the cost of said i'm
provement by special taxation &C
cording to frontage, said assess
ment being payable in nine INSTALL
ments. each bearing interest at the
rate of per cent per annum, and
an assessment therefor having beer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE
General No. "a.

Notice is hereby given to al per-
sons interested that the city coun-
Gil of Rock Island. Ill, having or
dered pacing Of Forty-hrst street
from the south line OF Fourteenth
avenue to the north line OF Eight
eenth avenue, the ordinance for the
same being on file in the ONCE OF
the city clerk of said city. and hav-
ing applied to the county court OF
Rock Island county, Illinois. for an
assessment of the cost Of said I'M
provement, according to dement's,
said assessment being payable IN
ten (10) installments. each bearing
interest at the rate of five per cent,
per annum, and an assessment
therefor having been made and re-
turned to- said court, the hearing
thereon will be had on the 20th Gay
Of March A. D.. 1920, At the hour
of 8 o'clock a. NJ, or as soon there
after as the business Of the court
will permit.
All persons desiring, may file oD-
jections in said court, before said
day, and may appear on the hear
ing and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois,
March 9 A. D. 1920.
CLARENCE ISAACSON,
Officer appointed to make the as
sessment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

made and returned 70 said court.
the hearing thereon win Be hAd on
the Twenty-sixth day q March, A.
D. 1890, at the hour Of . o'clock :.
m. or a. soon thereafter - the
business Of the court viii permit.
All persons desiring may hle oo-
jections in said court, before saad
day, and max appear on the hear
ing and make their defense. ).
Dated It Rock Island. Ill. March
10, 1920.
NJ. g. WEIGH.
Omcer Appointed to Make the A.
sessment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
|IINe 20 Per
lent INCREASE
N GAS CHARGE
,,as, aver Company Preparing
epti1sn for approximately
efe0 Gas Rate.

A increase in the rate for IL
s,rsiuatins gas from 81 to ap-
.,.simstely s1.2o per 1000 cubic
~ ior Rock Island. Moline, East
uo,,ne and Silvis will be asked Of
q. Illinois state public utilities
.,rm,.sion in a petition to be filed
. the next few days by this
p.oole's Power company, it was
learned today.
r. B. Macdonald, general man
-, al the company. was out oil
~ city today. but his assistant, W.
Hsnsgen, announced that the
,e,itIdp is now being prepared and
I'M set forth the increased prices
a., the company will have to pay
-, sas oil and coke under new
contracts that must be entered
into about April |, as the principal
reasons for the necessity OF seek
ins increased gas rates.
Mr., Hansgen said that at present
no company is paying 37s cents
uer gallon for gas oil. This con.
,,act has about one month to run
a,ter which the company will have
n nav 5 cents per gallon for the
ras In the open market, it is
claimed.
Under another contract the com.
many 10 paying $6 per ton for coke
and a price OF $7.75 per ton will
nave to be paid under a new con.
tract to be entered into soon, Mr.
Hansgen said.
Forms Is Cents Increase.
Mr.. Hansgen declared that these
increases alone will bring about ar
Increase Of manufacture Of illumi
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
HOLD TOWNSHIP
MEETING SOON
Republicans to Call Caacuses With.
in Old Wards for Delegates to
Help Nominate Officers.

Friday night, March 10. has been
decided upon as the time for the
Republican township convention in
Rock Island. The location of the
meeting has not yet been decided.
Delegates to the convention will
be selected at caucuses to be held
on March Is. These will be called
within the old ward boundaries.
Supervisor to be Named.
At the convention the delegates
will nominate a supervisor, four as
sistant supervisors, a town clerk,
town assessor, justice of the peace
to fill vacancy, and constable to
fill vacancy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

One Of the best known examples
of a much-married man is afforded
by Sir Gervaise Clifton, the his
torian of Jamaica. who married
seven wives, five of them being
domestic servants from his own
household. His matrimonial ven
lures all turned out happily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
The Hudson Has a
Patented Motor
Be Sure to See 1t at the. Auto Show

Again the Hudson SupGSn Is the
center Of interest for the Automobile
Show.
Not only, because its style design has
for years been the pattern to which all
look for fashion. But yeaf after year,
the Super-SH motor u the dominant
mechanical feature Of the shows.
y No larger than other six cylinder
motors, through an exclusive principle
it adds 72%o to power, 1919 to efficiency,
and almost dcubAes car endurance,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11

Mercerized Isle hose in col
ors only. Regular $l.oo val
tie. but for this two-day sale
only s5c pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Welnen's 'Burson"
HO0e-pair Soc

IN a very serviceable weight.
Come in black with split
soles and Balbriggan. Ex-
ceptional values for two
days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-11
Women's "Eifel" Hose
pair Sc

of fine Isle. Colors black
and white, scanned back.
Regular 75c value special for
8 days.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23

PfTTsBuIiG.- DIR. Joseph Krnmer
and three visitors robbed OF $4,000
by two masked bandits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23

Tho last Of the exhilarating OK.
tracts Is on its way to Join It's
brothers In the bond. Perfume. toilet
preparations. fiavoring compounds
and BARRIERS supplies have Ions since
flown the way Of old Crow. II TO
manned for tho city council 10 place
the skids on the joyous Jamaica
ginger.
fiut In chasing jamaica ginger
with the demon rum. the city coun-
Gil proceeded on ahead and made
several startling innovations In the
hamlet's booze ordinance.
Anything. from steel filings TO
shcliac. that is capable OF giying the
slightest jouncc or swish is banned
By the demon legislators
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23
WAS AFRAID To
Be LEFT ALONE
Mrs. Wilbur Suffered Prom
Neurasthenia But Found
a Remedy That Re
stored Her Health

Neurasthenia IL condition OF CT
hausfion OF the nervous system
Among It's symptom. are over sensi-
tlveness. irritabiiity. headache and a
disposition TO worry over triflcS- The
trca consists Of tho nutrition
81 nerve cells by means Of a nonalco-
holic tonic. Nerves get their nourish-
ment from tn. blood and strong
nerves are possible only when the
blood IL rich and abundant surfer
crs from neurasthcnia will be inter
ested In the experience OF Mrs Dot
tie Wilbur. OF No. 1909 soath Law
renee street, Wichita. Kansas.
MY nerves were In such a condi
ton that I was afraid TO answer
knock at the door" she says. u was
weak and 20 badly run down thnt
had dizzy spells. My mind was all
OF a flutter and my nerves were shat.
tered. could not sleep and DID
not have any spirit or ambition
worried n great deal. somesimes over
mv condition and sometimes over
little things Of no Importance
was afraid to be left alone My APP
petite was poor and there were days
whom did not eat . thing.
II read about DR.. wiiiians Fink
pins and got . Dor. After ] had
taken one box OF pills felt a little
better. 4, was not long before my
appetite improved and then l had
more ambition. As I became stronger
my spirits improved and my nerves
became stronger. sleep better now
and no longer worry. ! can heartily
recommend DR.. Williams Pink Pulls
10 thise who need tonic.
DIR. Williams Pink pills may be
purchased as your druggists or they
win be sent by the Or. Williams
Medicine Co. Schenectady. y. r.
postpaid. on receipt Of price. 80
cents per box. Write for the free
booklet. Diseases of tho Nervous
system which contains a special
chapter on neurasthenia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23
R RDHis 6H COUNCIL.
CRY COUNCIL MONDAyi


legislation a
to which
Jamaica the intoxicating liquors
board Of ptbe
lighting for
ohe
lake
r.. between Northlske
blvd. %
Referred committee bill appropriatng 5000 for the
the west waite al spokane
public special permit Ia the
a 100 ride.
along Of skaEil
Referred and finance committees recomm
Chamber thon
sueton bridge Lake Washington canal AT Mon'ahease
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23
Plan new
SUIT FOR
EVERY BOY
Elks to Give Mother RytheT
Kids a Joyful Christmas;
Help Is Needed


Putting elk hides ~ little lambs
Is the task undertaken by the Sc
attic lodge. No. %. II, 7. o. =. In
connection with tho campaign &c
raise $4,000 TO maintain tho Rythcr
Child Home, at t4is stone way. FOR
another year. and to erect n small
isolation hospital ward building.
To accomplish this transformation
the Elks are holding an old clothes
shower for the benefit OF Mother
Rythcr's Riddles.
The clothes, mems suits. arc no,
40 very old. either. and before tail
orcd into good suits for the 80 odd
boys AZ the home. the garments are
thoroly renovated. service donated
by the rantatoritrn.
Mrs. ]. L. Han. chairman OF the
house committee and director OF the
$4,000 fund campaign. has prom
isrd every boy at Mother Rythcr's
a new suit for Christmas. and Is
now arranging with church and club
women TO do the tailoring.
This Is Just one OF tho good things
for the Mother Ryther home. YES.
terday. Mr.. and Mrs. q. +. NJ. Pratt
donated ton OF potatoes TO help
keep the wolf from the door.
While gifts OF this Kind are CRATE
fully received by the committee. the
members have stressed tho need for
cash contributions 10 make up the
$4,000 fund Thousands OF per.
sonal letters have been mailed 60
Seattle citizens, and energetic friends
OF the home have divided the city in.
TO districts for the personal solicita.
ton OF pledges and donations NJ.
Weisfield. secretary OF the Retail
Clerks association. has undertaken
that work among the clerks. and r.
r. kannair. OF the Seattle Retail
Growers association. IL lending his
assistance.
All cash or checks should be
mailed 10 or left at the commlttee's
headquarters. room 354. Empire
building. as no arrangcfnrnts have
been made TO receive them az the
home. Those desiring to communl.
cate with the committee should write
or address Mira Hall. at the head
quarters. or telephone Elliott 1851.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23
Part Time School
to Be Explained

a public meeting has been ar
ranged for Wednesday at 3 .. m. al
the Broadway high school when the
purposes and regulations governing
the part time school win be ex
planned.
Judge r. winsor. president OF the
school board. win preside. Music
viii be furnished by the broadway
high school orchestra Short ad
dresses win be made By Frank w.
Cotfertli. William ,. smith. w. q.
Hummcli. Superintendent Prank Is.
Cooper and Mrs. 3. n. Meyer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23

seattle's iustiy'famous iitae y
wrangle exhibits Vttie signs q be
ing settled before tho spring. den
the supreme court win announs It's
decision OF the city's right TO Sis'
late on the use Of It's streets,
All hope Of compromise fas
dashed Monday. when the counciihy
vote OF six TO three. fortnallsrc.
jected the compromise ORDINANCE OF
tho Jitneurs.
Councilman O. r Erickson. II. -
keith and John y. Carroll werclhe
only solonz 10 favor the comprotse
agreement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23

In silver and several lesser items
were stolen from the home OF II.
Riddeli. 1870 Othello ST.. last night
BY burglars who entered thru the
front door.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23
Buries Wrong Man;
Wants Money Back

PORTSMOUTH. o.. Nov. 25.--Mrr.
George Willis thinks some one else
should pay the funeral expenses Of n
man she buried under the impression
II was her husband She Identified
the muitllated body Of n man found
along the railroad tracks ms her hus-
band. who had disappeared several
weeks previous. Now the husband.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23
Tanner Takes Nap
in With His Lions

GENEVA. Nov. "a when Hon
tanner was missed. police searched
all the cafes. Finally found him
asleep In cage with two OF his Hons,
After eight hours OF snooxe. he walk
ed out and went home to his wife
and breakfast
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23

who had been working in the north.
ern part OF the state. has returned
home. denying and proving he's not
dead. Mrs. wills II " Idering whose
husband she buried
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23
Rats! Yes, But Thy
Weren't in Belfry

LONDON. Nov. zs,--Foilowing q
harvest service at n New Barnet
church, offerings OF fruits and ycse-
tables we're missed Ratai Tho
carctaIeer discovered heap OF tho
produce In the cellar. where II had
been dragged,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-23

HARD CIDER BROUGHT u. X.
yOkOTO. Jap. to grief In federal
court Monday. He was fined 5000
Alma record., 1920-04-01
THE PRIMARY ELECTION

Monday April 5th is Primary Election Day, consequently
of Importance to everyone interested III American ctzehsh
1t has of habit with great many people to
ignore the primary election and that habit not sign OF the
best citizenship.
Primary day matter of fact is usually more important
election day because most the nomination Is equVa
election 1t highly important that the gh knd OF
be nominated for important Offices ana that places te re-
sponsibilty squarely up to the individual voter
the April election to express our preference iOr
United and if the choosing OF president
important business for then have no business OF I'M
portance -, III, -.
mower and has responsibility than almost other chlef
ruler the world His attitude toward both home ana 1oregh
affairs break the and happiness OF the country
degree He is cOmmander-ln-chef OF the army
the choosing of his own cabinet OF onc ad
visors the appointment of important committees
holds the He shapes both foreign ana dones
policies. =, c.....:.s
The power delegated the President by the Constitution
makes that should choose the right man and tha
choosing starts back in the primaries There IS great tee
the criticism still going on Some OF III may p
justified it is also unusthed and much OF the c-
csm from people who did not consider II Wor VIII" W e
to primaries and vote.
citizenship carries with it personal responsibility
right to kick much ABOUT tne
way public conducted if fail to do our part IL Is
nnGuesonaby true that would be efficient and
more about doing things economically they e
the people, would promptly replace them they faed
to make good or be honest
There never was time in history of the United States
when the choosing of President important that ngh
less chaotic state on account OF
industrial unrest lhe cost OF living
burden Taxation and all business unstable
the question for continue under tnese
There must a readusmen and that will take place wh e
next wear responsibility IN TINS
and next Monday every and in Alma who Is eligible
to vote should exercise the highest right OF American ceii
by casting at the primary election 1t is important
The cheerful notes birds of spring spite of cold and
snou remind us that cheerunes is quality that makes
the world glad and dispels the clouds and gloom
Alma record., 1920-04-01
ONLY RELICS OF LOST RACE
Network of Canals All mat HemS'hs
Of Early Dwellers in the
Arizona Deserts.

Rv far the most interesting remains
OF the lost people of Arizona are their
network of canals which prevail
through the valleys The longest *
the one tapping the ella river ana
which supplied with water The ancient
city now marked with The one stand
ing building. This iS the Casa Grahde
about which 80 much has been written
and which has 50 excited much inter
est among archeologisis in the last ten
years.
Th,. volume of water taken out by
this canal must have been immense.
for II supported millions of acres In
most places the canal has been filled
with drifting sand. but itS course j.
easily traced. Engineers who located
the Maricopa canal made use Of the
old Aztec dttch and today water runs
over is pcbbly bottom just ~ il did
1000 or 1000 years ago.
For miles and miles around mounds
tell the tale OF houses destroyed by
the ravageS OF time Phoenix was
built ON the ruins of this ancient city
and there relics frequently are found
Of this ancient civilization.
Alma record., 1920-04-01
MANY Tales Concerning Fishes.

In the Arabian Nights" j. the we'll
known tale of the priceless diamond
which the fisherman takes from fish
and which. placed on a shelf In cot
tage. gives 81 much light that they are
saved all expenditure in oil ana which.
when sold. makes the family rich for
ever aud forever In scandinavian
myths j. that nf the long lost crown,
which The fishes kept down among the
rocks tin the real heir to The throne
came a-fishing. When they rolled II INT"
his net: in Russian. that Of Ivan Who
finds the all-imporiant ring by the help
of The perch--the hcrrinsS try To lli'
the cnsket to the surface. but fall. and
so two dolphinS came and put ihciI
shoulders to the wheel and the ring J.
regainpd.