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"The Settling Price," Bv William y,
Kingston, author Of "Forgerles ana
False Entries" etc. Boston, MAZE.
The Cornhill Co, "a Park street
Price, $l.75, net.
In the kprrn of novel, but with Incl
dent and action that cover the sueges
tion of romance and make vivld the
statements OF fact, Mr.. Kingston IN TINS
book has shown kind of big business
that has long been followed IN this couh-
try, especially in the West, in manipnia-
tion of corn and other grains and various
foodstuffs. Possibly the romantic eie-
ment of the story lies more III its pleasing
and satisfying ending than IN its other
features, and certainly it IL pleasure 10
read how vilIainy was oircumvented ana
honest business and personal integrity
saved from disaster.
The story revolves around the famous
Chicago grain pit, and the actioh
travels between that busy centre anu
Kansas City. II describes the formation
of corporation, under an accoinmooat-
ing New Jersey charter, Tor the mahipa-
lation OF the corn market in order TO make
a tremendous killing Oh course, each
of the coparcencrs is looking alter ms own
interests, IA well as the corporation 8,
and there was an appalling amount OF
chicanery, even dishonesty and piiiefing
in their transactions, all of which are
delineated sharply and conclusively. One
pair OF the conspirators endeavored TO IN
veigle an honest firm of grain buyers into 1,'
their rapacious grasp, and wei'-nigl,
succeeded. But the shrewdness atd
courage of their young manager, alded and,
bv an honest grain broker on the Ch''
cago board, defeated the thievtsh scheme
! and brought the criminal nanlpulators te
| justice. ,.-..
The story is full of action and interest
and in the end portrays very affeetint
| incident of how one of the most hard
hearted of grain spectators although
not a lawless rascal, is affected by tina
zone touch of nature that makes th'
whole world kin" in very surprising
manner. 81,
! Received of the publishers
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10
Today's Events

Centenary of the birth of James
R. Graves, a prominent leader in
the activities OF the Baptist denom-
nation
Democrats of Alabama are TO meet
in state convention today to select
their delegates TO the national con-
vention.
The Democratic territorial con-
vectien of the Philippines will be
held at Manila today for the choice
of delegates to the national con-
vention.
Prominent speakers are to be
heard at the annual banquet to be
given by the National Democratic
club in New York city tonight in
celebration of the 117th anniver-
sary Of the birth of Thomas Jeffer-
son.
Sir Auckland Geddes, the new
British ambassador to the United
States, and Lady Geddes will sail
from England on the kaiserin Au,
guste Victoria today for New York
A commission of representative
American business men and finan-
ciers, headed by Frank A. Wander
lip, is to sail from Seattle today
for Japan, on a mission to promite
a better mutual understanding be-
| tween the two countries.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10

county, Illinois, for an assessment
of the cost of said Improvement by
special assessment, according to
benefits, said assessment being
payable in 10 installments. each
bearing interest at the rate OF )
per cent per annum. and an assess
pent therefor having been made
and returned to said court, the
hearing thereon will be had ON the
21st day of April A. ID. 1920, at the
| hour OF 3 O'Clock a H., or as soon
| thereafter as the business of the
court will permit.
All persons desiring may fil2 OBJ
jections in said court, before said
day and may appear On the hearing
and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois,
April 6, 1920.
/ HERBERT CHURCHILL,
Officer Appointed to Make the As
sessment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10
7. M. G. A. Notes

Red Cross life saving tests were
conducted by Sidney Gordon, ap-
pointed Red Cross examiner at the
Y. Nj. c. A., in which
William Lamont succeeded in pass
ing the senior life saving test and
Ralph Mckenzie, Leroy Toland and
Richard Olson passed junior life
saving tests Mr.. Gordon is anxious
to establish senior life saving
corps in this city and at present
only two more members are needed
Any young man wishing to become
a member may do so by successful
ly passing the test which he may
take on applying at the association
building.
The senior employed boys of the
Y. NJ. c. A. left the association
building at 3 o'clock yesterday aft
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10

general at Cairo, Egypt. Mr.. Gary
is a native of Texas, born at Tyler.
that state, in 1873. After gradual
ing from the University of Virginia
he took up law as profession and
/ was admitted to the bar in 1894. He
! has also had experience as a
| banker. He early identified hiEa-
self with the Democratic party, was
elected to the Texas legislature,
and served for some years as a
member Of the state Democratic ex-
ecutive committee of Texas. He
first became connected With the de-
| partment of state III 1914, when he
was appointed special counsel.
Shortly afterwards he was made as
sistant solicitor of the department
and the Egyptian appointment fol-
lowed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10

With the possible exception of
the influenza germs, microbes are
said to be easily measured.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE
Gen. No, 532

Notice is hereby given to. all per-
sons interested that the council of
the city of Rock Island, ILL.,, hav-
ing ordered the construction Of an
eight-inch sewer on Thirty-fifth
street from Eighteenth avenue
south to point 300 feet south of
Twentieth avenue; and the ordi-
nance 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
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE.
Gen No. 5S3

Notice is hereby given 70 all per-
sons interested that the council of
the city of Rock Island, Illinois.
having ordered the construction Of
a ten-inch sewer on Fifth avenue
from the sewer at Twenty-tirst
street to the east line of TWEEN
tieth street, 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 coun-
ty, Illinois, for an assessment OF
the cost of said improvement by
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10

A,sn =, me news all the time-The
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10

ernoon on an all night hike to the
Scout camp, Winnie-Taska. Upon
their return at 10 o'clock this
morning the junior boys went on a
hike to Watch Tower park. They
expected to return at 3 o'clock this
afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10
THREE EXAMS AT
ARSENAL SLATED

Announcement Of two more civil
service examinations to be held 81
the Rock Island arsenal has been
made. On April IS. there win be 4
competitive examination for minor
typewriters and on May /, another
test Of candidates for the position
of telephone operators win Be-
held. The examination for mes.
senger boys. which was announced
for May /. will not be given until
May 5. according to the new an
@
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10
In the Days News

Hampson Gary. who has been
nominated by President Wilson to
be United States minister to Swift
erland, has had several years ex-
perience in the diplomatic service
in the post of agent and consul
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-10

special assessment. according to
benefits, said assessment being
payable in 10 ipstallments. each
bearing interest at the rate of 5
per cent per annum. and an as
sessment therefor having been
made and returned to said court,
the hearing thereon will be had on
the 23rd day of April. A. D. 1920,
at the hour Of O'Clock a. m. or as
soon thereafter as the business of
the court will permit.
All persons desiring may file OBJ
jections in said court. before said
day and may appear on the hearing
and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island. H., April
Is, 1920.
JAKE LEFSTEIN.
Officer appointed to make the as
sessment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-12
Stationery

A limited supply of Irvington Lawn in pin&
and white; ~ sheets to the box; a Acc
value, for .................. zoe
Three packages envelopes to the box for zoe
Peerless Linen in hello, blue, green and buff;
the popular square envelope; q s1.25 value,
09c
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-12
Sun.and-Rain Umbrellas
For Children $685.
For Little Tots Reading

We have some Burgess Bedtime Stories that
- are soc values, for Monday. s.s..ss soc
Peter Rabbit Stories for ...s.s..ssss.. 35c
The above make nice Easter gifts for the
little ones.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-12

The buyers are coming back from the East
and with them comes tidal wave of boxes
boxes of such -alluring sizes and shapes
from nearly every corner of the globe.
The desire to lift the covers of those mys-
terious boxes is irresistible, and to see is
to want, but who would want to resist such
loneliness as they contain? When the
boxes are opened there follows gust OF
things eternally feminine, fads, fancies and
fashions; tints of rosy dawn to shades OF
sombre twilight; things magnificent or
things crisp and dainty, things OF every
beautiful shape and hue.
Now is the time of year that your favorate
dinner gown is beginning to show that it
was your favorite. And your tricotine
dress is a bit shiny at the elbows, and you
feel the urge of spring to blossom out in
new raiment. You will be attracted by
that
Beaver Color Taffeta~~and wouldn't you be
pleased to find it fashioned into an Elton
Dress?
y
Or you might be interested in Suit~-most
women are!
This navy tricotine suit has just all the
noticeable little novelty touches which are
the reason for it's being new.
Perhaps you are Of those women who look
best in clingy frocks. Then you will surely
want this beflowered crepe with designs Of
iridescent beads worked into the loVeliest
pattern.
A tricOtine frock has Tuxedo collar that
refuses to stop at the waist line. 4
Just ir,aqine Silken PetticOats to keep conf
PAW with the new frocks; lureful, lustrous
weaves as colorful as the poSies in an old
fashioned garden,
Some w0n,en do not wear petticoats on the
street nowadays-they wear pettibockers.
Anu HOW UllGlSly ollC Suh oVAAe ~ao"@ s0
these of glove silk fiber.
Futurist designs are cultivated taste
like olives-once acquired, however, you
will freely love the cushions, scarfs and
throws of raw linen in pastel shades with
applied flower decorations.
And the pretty ribbons 60 long way as
trimmings for new effects.
These Hints, of the prettiness that you
will find, are really too vague. Stroll
through the departments all by yourself
and plsy Pandora 80 your hearts content.
And the littleness of the prices will be the
pleasantest find of alI--and emphatical :
contradict all this H. c. l.. talk.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-12
At Fashions Finger Tips
White Kid Gloves $3.50 a Pair

Women" ,woap Kid Gloves all sizes but white onI~ These
regular $S values Supply Faster needs while we have
this lot Tor Saturday-$2sO pair.
Lowenstein's-First Foo1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22
"soME SHOW"
BurIesque's Greatest Laughing Hit
Coming to Odeon Friday.

BurIesque's Greatest Laughing Hit
Coming to Odeon Friday.
In the race for success in the bur-
lesque field, the pace this season will
undoubtedly be set by Barney Ger
ards Some Show" with Tommy
"Bozo") Snyder. This Is tina show
they are all talking about, and which
viii be the attraction at the Odeon
Friday evening.
This aggregation is without ques-
ton the most meritorious and costly
ever organized to tour the burlesque
circuit. In the magnificence Of IT'S
scenic and costume equipment, as
well as the talent of its artists and
the up-to-dat quality Of the enter
tainment provided, Some Show" is
really Broadway musical show
setter In fact, because 1t possesses a
vim, snap and dash that the latter
often lacks.
A two-act musical upset, entitled
"The Auto Wrecking Grew" furnish
es the members Of the company with
ample opportunities to display their
varied talents.
Twenty pretty chorus girls In gilt
tering and appropriate costumes are
a magnet IN themselves. while the
music and song hits command at
tention everywhere. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22
sREPuBIlcAN MARsALLrowN IOWA SEPTEMBER ~ 1920

Z 4
the total resources of each bank at
the time Of payment. Each bank to
pay the per cent Of expenses. reward
O. bonds that Its respective resources
shall bear to the total resources OF
all the banks in the association"
Reward For Laurel Robbers.
The members voted to make the
reward offered applicable to the rob-
berry Of the Peoples Savings Bank of
Laurel the night Of Aug. 10.
Various methods of running down
bank robbers were discussed and
suggested by various bankers. There
are twenty-three banks holding
membership in the association, all
banks Of the county being repre-
sented, and all subscribed to the
adoption of the Decatur county plan.
Thirty-three bankers were in at
tendance at the meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22
Notice of Assessmen
TO whom It may concern:

l ~ WAoill Az All3y CO1lSCIAS
The levy Of assessment having been
made against the property abutting
upon the streets paved and all prop
erty within the limit Of 300 feet of the
street improved, or to alley within
the limit Of 1870 feet Of the street I'M
proved on the following named
streets:
! North street from First street to
Second street: Summit street from
Fourth street to Sixth street; North
Sixth street from State to Jerome
street; waivers are now ready
to be signed in the city clerks office.
and all parties desiring to take ad-
vantage Of the seven-year install
! ments must sign waivers by the s0th
day OF September, 1920. or the full
amount with s per cent interest will
be due and payable in the county
treasurers office March 81. 1921.
Anne Mcmahon, City Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22

To better protect member banks
against robbery, the Marshall County
Bankers Association, at Injecting
Tuesday afternoon, adopted the De-
catur county protective plan, which
has the recommendation Of the Iowa
State Bankers Association. THE plan
was adopted by amending the by
laws OF the association to include
the Decatur county agreement with
a few minor changes. The principal
feature Of the plan is standing re-
ward OF $1,000 for the capture of
robbers OF county banks.
r. c. Saunders, OF Des Moines,
special peace OFFICER in charge of
protective work for the state as
ISOLATION, was present at the meet
ing and outlined the Decatur county
plan and urged its adoption. Thu
plan provides for rewards Fer the
capture or Information leading to the
capture and conviction of bank rob
bers and for rewards to those who
assist In the work Of capture.
After some discussion ard the
adoption OF few proposed changes,
the plan finally was adopted as a
measure OF security against robbery
Of Marshall county banks.
New Protective Plan.
The plan as adopted here, which
differs only slightly from the Ttecatur
county plan, is as follows:
"The association hereby agrees to
and does offer a reward Of 81 900 to
be paid for the capture or for infor-
nation leading to the'arrest and con-
yiction, for robbins or attempting to
rob any member bank in Marshall
county, each reward to be paid OH
conviction, and such reward to be
paid Immediately upon the capture
or taking dead or alive of any robber
or robbers while in the act OF robbing
any member bank in Marshall county.
The intention being to- offer only one
reward Of $1,000 for capturing rob-
bers for each bank robbed, the same
to be proportioned In the event more
than ono shall be entitled to a ,por.
ton thereof as may be determined
to be Just and equitable, and to be
proportioned In accordance with the
number engaged in the robbery. In
GLIDING tho advance man. commonly
termed the 'spottef,' or the party or
parties to whom loot is distributed,
commonly known 20 the 'fent,e,' or
both.
Provide For Further Rewards.
"There will be a further reward
paid to the telephone operators OF
Marshall county as follows. to-w.t.
Twenty Ave dollars to the opera
tor In the town where the robbery is
committed for giving prompt notifi-
cation OF the robbery to the sheriff
OF Marshall county, and to the mem
bers OF the local vigilance committee
ana to the operators In the several
towns OF the county. Also IS will be
paid to each operator in each central
Office In Marshall county, for the
prompt transmitting of word OF a
robbery that may be received 10 the
members OF the local vigilance COM
mittee.
Each member bank shall be liable
for It's proportionAte share OF the
expense incurred by this association
by order OF its officers, and also liable
Tor It's propeftionate share of any
reward to be paid, and for its pro-
SeuIoN seq 10 'sispunos 20 a
arising on any bond given by this
association. The basis Of assess
ment OF the paying OF any and all OF
tho above mentioned obligations by
the member banks shall be appor-
toned and based on the amount of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22

Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the district court Of the United
States, Southern District OF Iowa,
central division.
In the matter Of Charles ]. Nc
Cortney, Marshalltown, iowa, bank
rupt. In bankruptcy No. 1924.
To the creditors OF Charles J. Nc
Cortney Of Marshalltown, IN the
county Of Marshall, Iowa, and dis
trict aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
21st day Of September A. D. 1920
the said Charles J. McCortney was
duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that
the first meeting Of creditors will
be held at office Of undersigned
Referee, second floor U. S. Court
building, Des MONIES, Iowa on the
fourth day OF October A. D.. 1920. at
10 o'clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims. appoint trustee
examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this
21st day Of Sept. 1920. Frank j.
Comfort, Referee in Bankruptcy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22
Styledom's Latest
Mandates in Codts--

Much Of interest awaits every woman
in our first presentation of the most
successful copies and Interpretation OF
the newest in the world OF coat FASH
ions. Fur collared coats share equally
in popularity. Not alone are materials
of superior quality but the workman-
ship emphasizes the care in making.
The comprehensiveness OF our styles,
in combination with our modest prices
makes this store the logical place for
early and profitable selection.
Prices S18.75 to $500
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22
OBITUARY..
Reynolds.

George Allen, aged days, only
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. d. Reynolds,
of Union. and formerly Of this city,
died at>the Deaconess hospital Tues
day afternoon, OF malignant jaundice.
The child was born at the hospital
Sept. 10. Brief funeral services were
held at the hospital at $50 Tuesday
evening in charge Of Rev. w. H.
Clements. The body was taken to
Union Tuesday night for burial.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22
WILL COME FOR WEST.

Paroied Convict, Held Hero For
Toting Dynamite, to Be Returned
TO State Reformatory - Officers
From Anamosa Awaited - Must
Serve Remaining Years of Sentence
Local officers have been advised by
officers at the state reformatory at
Anamosa that an officer from that
institution will be sent here to take
into custody George West, pareled
convict. arrested last week on a
charge of carrying concealed weap-
ons. When\arrested West had on his
person two four-inch sticks OF
dynamite with fuse and caps
West has been held to the grand
jury but VIII be surrendered to the
Anamosa officer to be returned to
the reformatory to serve the remain
Ing fifteen years Of a twenty-ye
sentence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22
Distinguished Showing
of Autumn Dresses

Our dress section presents alike to
matrons and misses remarkable
showing Of smart Autumn dresses.
Each style individually selected for it's
originality In conception with Its har-
mony to the style creations of the sea-
son. While this is our formal opening
the models offered are all at your dis
posal and the wonderful variety both
In types and In material and color con-
trasts give opportunity Of becoming
selections unsurpassed In our expert
ence.
Prices sis to 500
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22
BAUER TAKEN TO SPENCER.
Will be Tried in Clay County 0,
Charge OF Eoreerx.

Frank John Bauer, arrested here
for forgery, today was taken to
Spencer by Deputy Frank Smith, of
Clay county, to answer q charge OF
forgery filed there. Bauer is alleged
to have passed forged checks here
to the amount of $50. Clay county
officers were notified Of the arrest
and Sheriff Henry was asked to hold
Bauer. The deputy arrived Tuesday
hight and left early today for Spen-
Ger with his prisoner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22
May Got Director Soon.

why S0S 0H0CSOT 0OOH.
G. L. Bell, connected with the
physical department Of the Y. M. CA.
at Little Rock, Ark, will be in the
city Thursday to confer with Secre-
tary N. /. Gordon and the board OF
directors. Mr.. Bell Is a candidate for
the position OF physical director. L.
D. Crinklaw has been acting as
physical director during the summer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22
Authoritative Modes

in Suits
Truly interesting diversified are our
displays, that embrace every new de-
sirable type expressive OF refinement
and elegance. You will be delighted
with the richness of the materials as
well as the gracefulness Of the stylings
exclusiveness will find here their fav-
ored creation, while moderate pricings
make possession OF a new suit far from
difficult for every woman.
Prices $40, $500
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22
Beautiful Nep Effects In Furs--

Here are sumptuous new stoles, coats, neckpieces,
capes and sets In the very --latest conceitz Furs
Of thoroughly dependable quality and made as they
should be- Luxurious high grade pieces of Hud-
seal, mole, mink, and great variety Of other
fashionable skins.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-09-22

Mutual Life Insurance Company
OF New York. H. w. Shove agency,
district managers, Masonic Temple.