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Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
COURT HOUSE CHANGES.

A cordial invitation is extended to
the day at the court house. The res
ignations and shifting around there
make it difficult to keep track Of
those who are identified with the diff
ferent offices. Asa Thomas takes
the place Of ]. E. VanScoy on the
Board Of Supervisors. George Sud-
dick, who has been deputy auditor
under H. B. Owens. has moved across
the hall to take the place of B. w.
Stearns as treasurer, when he leaves
at Persia. Rex Finley will be deputy
June LIST for his new work in the bank
treasurer under Mr.. Suddick and is
now at work learning the tricks Of
the trade Of extracting money from
the reluctant taxpayer. Lyon j. Ir-
win will leave the clerks office June
first to take the position of cashier
in the State Savings Bank, as he has
bought the stock Of E. j. Avery in
that financial institution and will
take his place at the cashiers desk.
Miss Dale will be clerk of the Court
but has not deputy as yet -Observ-
er.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
sfdiiI,ts !
TH1NKoGRApHs.

When the politicians get to parcel
ing out the pie, decency and consist
ency get flu and wheeze at both ends.
The Treasury Department an.
nounces that the increase in the cir
culation Of bank notes last month was
$130, 100000. We hadn't noticed it.
An Omaha man went to sleep in his
bath tub and soaked all night. Lots
Of fellows around here soak all night,
too-internally.
The tariff commission wants to in
crease the import duty on coffee, but
put more fine are goods on the free
list. That's right. The laboring man
can get along without coffee, but he
must have statue Of Venus on his
bl eakfast table to fortify him for the
days labor.
Sometimes when the paper is late
and copy hard to get, we wish we
were big, fat. lazy dog that has
nothing to do but lie in the sunshine
and sleep and scratch fleas.
The word Thousand" is misspelled
on lot Of thousand dollar bills re-
Gently issued by the government, and
we shall have to refuse to accept any
of them on subscription until the
spelling is corrected.
Now that we are no longer youth
full we blame ourself for not amount,
ing to more and accomplishing more.
At twenty we fully intended to be
President Of the United States.
Last month the city Of Sacramento
brought forth six pair Of twins,
which. considering the price Of milk
and white flannel, teethine rings,
soothing syrup, go-carts and acces-
sories, denotes both bravery and
efficiency. Twins is twins these
strenuous days.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
MARRIAGE LIcrNsEs
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
David Ernest Mccullough, Mo. Val
ley --------------------27
Maude Edith Brod, Roosevelt, s. D. "a
Albert Netsch, Logan ----------2l
Mildred Damery, Woodbine ------22
Lee A. Tiesort, Woodbine-
Opal A. Holben, Woodbine-

Mrs. Sargent watched her maid who
had the habit Of meeting the grocery
boy at the back door. When she came
in, Mrs. Sargent said severely:
'Norah, / Aw the grocer's 10y kiss
you when you went out after gro
ceries. Hereafter, ! shall 60, mysslf."
"An' it will do yez no good. ma'am".
said Norah. "he says he won't kiss no-
bedy but me"
Mrs. Murphy (shopping)-I want
to see some mirrors.
shopwalker- Hand mirrors, mad
amt sss
Mrs. Murphy No. some that VI
can ses ysr face mi
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13

profiteering? Referred to Geo. Nc
Intosh.
No. 2. Should not the tenant have
a compensation for improvements
made on farm during his occupan-
cy? lit being provided that all such
improvements as buildings which are
permanent and involve considerable
expense shall require the landlords
consent.) Referred to L. L. Stafford.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Marten became
members of our Club.
The following visitors made the day
more pleasant:
Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Reel, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Green and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Brothers and family,
Mrs. Wheelock and sons Of New Msx-
leo, Mr.. Van Cleve, j. E. Jones, Mrs.
Strobehn, Colver, and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. Heath.
The Club were all sorry to hear of
Mr.. Frank Wilson being in the hos.
pital, as we miss this family from our
midst.
No further business, Club closed BY
singing Sweet Hour of Prayer"
Next meeting will be with Lem Nc,
lntosh and sons, June 5th.
Ed Scebold, Pres. Pro Tenn.
Mrs. H. T. Faith, Sec.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13

HAWKEYE FARMERS CLUB.
Hawkeye Farmers Club met with
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Heath, Saturday,
May LIST.
Morning hour was spent in visiting.
After the splendid dinner. our hostess
provided, Club was called to order by
Ed Scebold. Opened by singing
"What Friend We Have in Jesus"
The following program was rem
dered:
Solo by Mrs. Heath.
Reading by Mr.. Scebold.
Music by Mrs. Coulthard.
Questions were then taken up.
No. !. Do we want universal mill
tary training? Referred to Mrs. w.
G. Coulthard.
After very lengthy discussion, q
vote was taken. Decided in the mega
tive.
No. 2. Has the investigating COM
mittee on the II. C. Of L. been a bene-
fit to the people at large? Referred
to Mr.. Scebold. Answer. from fl
nancial point it has not, although we
believe it has been the cause Of awak-
ening the people on the subject.
Question committee for June: Mr..
Quist, Mr.. Heath and Mr.. Faith.
Program committee for June: Mrs.
Heath, Mrs. Coulthard and Mrs.
Quist.
Program for June:
Reading, Mrs. W. II. Narten.
Reading, Mae Faith.
Reading, Mr.. ". G. Coulthard.
Reading, Mrs. Quist.
Reading, Mrs. Wilson.
Songs No. 1l0 and 95.
Questions for June:
What per cent should be allowed
local dealers bsl1re II would bs called
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
original Echo Ora,

81 don't think Edith will ever make
hit as vocalist
"She has good voice.
eyes, but she's got such big mouth
that there's an echo, and that spoils
'he effect of her singing"
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
Another Line Of Bushes.

Another Line Of Business.
"For years and years wrote po-
etry," remarked the affluent looking
stranger. II wrote it until was forced
by cold and hunger to take up COM
mercial line"
"What was that"
"Writing verses"
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
Might.

'The pen is mightier than the
sword"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum;
but good typewriting machine prop
erly managed may be mightier than
either"
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
Constant Habit.

Constant Habit.
Il saw the rich financier next door
to us cleaning up the dead leaves on
his lawn this morning. Strange, lie
should work himself-with SO many
servants"
"Not at all. He couldn't miss such
chance of getting rakeoff."
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
No Economy.

No Economy.
"You have been burning the wind!"
protested the policeman.
Maybe was," answered Mr.. Chug-
gins: "but not enough Of it to make
any difference in my gasoline BILL"
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
Too VAGUE.

He-My dear girl, don't let this
meeting of ours do like one Of q leg
islative body's- adjourn sine die.
she-What's that?
He-Without naming the day.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
All Brought Appetltes.

All Brought Appetitea
"Politeness costs nothing"
'"That's mistake" said Jud Tun-
kins, with emphasis. "Just by way
Of bein' pleasant and friendly l asked
bunch Of my city relatives to visit
me-"
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
Its Result.

"How does a needle bath feelr
"Just sew-sew."
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13

Hello. old man. I hear you've
bought house in the country"
What IL have. You don't. have
to rub 1t in. do you?"
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
Poorly Trained.

Caller-Can l see Mrs. sweltoni
Maid-She's not at home.
Caller-When will she be back?
Maid-Dunno. She amt gone out
yet
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

ADVERTISED LETTERS.
Cleaver, Chas.
Hoglin, William.
King, j. A.
Lewis, L.
Sperr, Mrs. Mad.
Schott, Mrs. Nellie.
T. L. Finley, Postmaster.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
>5(l II,
IN. IS
4|

A 6aconian colloquy.
"Why do you let Bill Shakespeare
take the credit for your work?''
"Well." replied Francis Bacon. "Bill
Is practical theatrical manager. I'm
only a philosopher and poet trying
to hold government job. What'd
do If the actors were to decide to call
4 strike on me?''
Without Turning Hair.
Long-haired Crank-Do you believe
IL bOlshevism?
Gentleman with a Cane Certainly
not!
Long-haired Crank-why not, are
you capitalist?
Gentleman with Cane-No; I'm
barber-The Bystander.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
intensive Rhetoric.

When epithets are launched 10 fFee
In oratoric games,
We find there really can be
High art in calling names.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
He Calculates Time by II.

"Does your watch keep good timer
Splendid. can depend on it al.
ways to be about Is minutes fast"
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13

The American government assures
happiness with the least restraint.
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13
PRoBABLY NOT.

s.The circus has cut out thrillers."
"Couldn't compete with the movies.
Z s'pose."
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13

1t Never Happened.
Who ever heard this old world say
In contented tone,
"We're doing pretty well today:
Let well enough alone!"
Missouri Valley times., 1920-05-13

Help make America greater by
reserving your talents-everyons-
for your country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
QUIZ.
ON FIGHT IN
IRON COUNTY
Federal Agent at Work
and State Soon VIII
Be on Rum Revolt.

Iron River, Mich. Feb. IT,
George F. Cummerow. special agent
of the department of justice, today
began q federal Investigation of the
Iron county prohibition fracas.
Mr.. Cummerow announced that
the department could not grant
Prosecuting Attorney Martin s.
McDonough's request that the hear
ing be public. He expects to inter-
view all Witnesses by tomorrow
night.
Assistant Attorney General S. E.
Converse Of Michigan, will arrive
today and open q state investiga-
ton. Mr.. McDonough will ask that
the state hearing be made public.
No word had been received this
morning from Assistant Prohibition
Commissioner Gaylord of Washing
ton, whose arrival is expected to-
day.
May Hunt Up Dalrymple.
Mr.. Cummerow stated this morn
ing that il Major Dalrymple, fed
erA prohibition director in the
central states, did not return to
Iron River with Mr.. Gaylord, he
would 60 to Chicago to get the dry
leaders story.
Mr.. Cummerow's findings will be
reported to District Attorney Myron
H. Walker, at Grand Rapids, whom
he is representing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
Time TO HAVE
SHOWDOWN ON
waterway USE
Rail Administration Director Tells
Value Of q. s. Experiments
Thus Far.

Washington, Feb. 27.-Urging a
thorough-going experiment in the
development of the inland water
ways of the country, G. A. Tomlin-
son, director of the divisions Of in
land waterways Of the railroad
administration. in his annual re-
port today to Director General
Hines, declared that "a complete
economic Justification for these
methods of transportation" would
be shown.
Mr.. Tomlinson summarized the
operations under the railroad ad-
ministration during 1919 on the
New York barge canal, the Della
ware & Raritan canal. the lower
Mississippi between st. Louis and
New Orleans, on the Warrior river
in Alabama, and the Chesapeake &
Ohio canal.
Handling Big Item.
On the lower Mississippi river
, the report put the cost of handling
freight at from Sc cents to 81 a
ton, the defective character Of ex-
isting facilities and equipment
necessitating expenditures of more
than $65,000. The total local move.
ment both northbound and south.
bound amounted to 96,325 tons, OF
| which the average earnings
i amounted to 1884 ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
CUT TENTAcLES OF PACKER OCTOPUS
SYMPHONY MEN
JOIN UNION TO
GAIN ADVANCE
Boston Orchestra Art Sec.
ondary to Living Wage,
Members Say.

Boston, Feb. 27.-Unless the Bos-
ton Symphony orchestra players
are recognized as q union by the
trustees, they will form an orches-
ira themselves under union affilia-
tons. according to statement made
by committee Of the players to-
day. Ninety per cent OF the mem
bers have jpined the union, and
financial backing for the proposed
new orchestra has been offered, it
is said.
UniOnization is "the only thing
that will hold the organization to-
gether," the statement declares.
"The players have not received a
sufficient salary, and being non
union men, could get little outside
work. As a result. men have left
the orchestra year after year to
join the union and the constant
change has hampered proper team
work"
The trustees recently rejected q
request for an increase Of s., 1000 q
year for each player.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
CH|CAcO MILK
PRICE IS CUT
AGENTS QUART
And-Prefiteering League Offering
It in. Four Stores Under
School Auspices.

Chicago. Feb. 27.-Milk will be
sold in four stores next week at IL
cents a quart, the Anti-Profiteering
league announced today. The SELL
ing price of milk now is Is cents a
quart. Sales will be under direc-
tion Of the board of education.
Cut Wholesale Price.
Aurora, ILL.,, Feb. 27.-Milk pro-
ducers of Illinois, Wisconsin. and
Indiana, at a meeting in Elgin yes
terday, fixed the Wholesale price of
milk for March at $3.50, a reduc-
ton of As cents a hundred pounds.
The March price last year was s.
q hundred.
The dairymen asked 50 and the
distributors held out for $2.75. A
compromise price of $3.50 was
recommended Ito the producers by
the executive committee of the CO.
operating marketing company, the
selling agency Of the producers as
SociatiOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
CHARGE G. O..P. =
fRAMEUP FOR
WOOD IN STATE

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. 27.-The
Herbert Hoover club of Minnesota
today sent a request to Republican
county chairmen throughout the
state to provide ballots for the Re-
publican primary election March
Is, when presidential endorsement
will be the issue.
State Chairman Gustaf Lindquist,
St Paul, ruled recently that
HOover's name would not be print
ed on the official ballot because he
had not declared his party afilia-
ton.
United States Senator Hiram
johnson. a candidate for the Re
publican nomination, recently char
acterized the Minnesota primary as
"a farce" Supporters Of other
candidates have charged that the
primary was arranged by state
leaders, who are supporting the
candidacy Of Major General Leon
ard Wood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
CON-CON VOTES
OPEN HEARINGS
UPON TAX Law

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 27.-The II
linois constitutional convention ad-
journed this afternoon, receiving 80
more proposals covering variety
Of subjects. The convention will
meet again at 10 a. m. next Tues
day.
The convention voted today to
hold an open hearing March 2 on
proposals for changes in the rev.
enue laws. Another public hearing
will be held March 10 for the bene-
fit of the school teachers who are
advocating changes in the system
of taxation so that more money
will be provided for school pur-
poses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
CEDDES NAMED
TO U. S. POST

Washington, Feb. 27.-Formal In
ouiry was made by the British en-
bassy At the state department to-
day as to the acceptability OF Sir
Auckland Geddes. now minister OF
national service and reconstruc-
tion, to be British ambassador to
the United States.
London, Feb. T.-It was defin-
ttely stated in the lobby Of the
house Of commons tonight that Sir
Auckland Geddes has been selected
- British ambassador to Washing
ton. Oncial announcement Of his
appointment, it was said, was only
awaiting notification from Wash
ington that Sir Auckland ID persona
grAtA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27

1919 which gives hope for an i'm
mediate return to normal condi-
tions until production begins to
overtake consumption and savings
are accumulated to take the place
Of wealth lost by waste and ex-
travagance. and to increase the
available supply OF capital. of
which the world Is 20 greatly in
need.
while worldwide conditions are
closely related with those Of the
middle west, It Is not easy to dis
cover any direct relation OF them
to tho attitude of the people Of this
section, - indicated BY their dis
position TO indulge in extrsvagant
living, to disregard the necessity
OF thYift, the imperative need for In
creased production and the conser-
xstjon oe credit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
People Ignoring World
Status in Daily Liuit,g

Chicago. Feb. q. There Is
small hope for normal conditions
until production Is increased and
extrayagance checked" w. A.
Heath. chairman of the Chicago
Federal Reserve hank and federal
reserve agent, made public today.
"The transition from . war to-
ward = peace footing has been at
tended SO far with little business
disturbance" the report says All
through the year. however. there
has been resistance to attempts to
readjuSt prices and wages from .
war level to . pre-war normal.
Higher wages and high prices Of
materials call for the use Of more
money and credit In the conduct
Of business.
'.Thare Is little In thu figures NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
SIX COUNTRIES
SUFFER MORE
FROM Hi COST
Australia and New Zea-
land Pay Less Than We
Do For Food.

Washington, Feb. 27.-Livins
costs have advanced moro in six
foreign countries since 1914 than
In the United States, according to
comparisons Of retail food prices
in nine countries, including Amer
lea, made public today by the bu-
reau Of labor statistics. In Austria
lia~and New Zealand, however, the
advance was less than in this
country.
Taking July, 1914. as the base
point the bureau shows that the re-
tail prices Of the principal food ar
tcles in the United States has in
creased by 8S per cent in Septem-
Der. 1919, compared with advances
OF 116 per cent in Great Britain and
SO per cent IN Canada during the
same period.
The comparisons arc made from
the latest reports from the various
cOuntrieA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
PEACE COUNCIL
GOING into H.
C. OF |. CAUSE

London, Feb. 27.-Decision by
the allied supreme council today to
investigate thoroughly the prevail
ing high prices and the question OF
exchange will necessitate splitting
the conferees into two bodies and
continue the sessions in London at
least another week.
After preliminary discussions
this morning the council decided to
investigate exchange, the scarcity
Of commodities, increased produc-
ton, transport. the operation OF
rings" charged with keeping up
prices; profits and taxation as 1t
affects prices.
The financial question will be
dealt with by the premiers. with
their official financial and economic
advertisers augmented by unoficial
experts. Owing to the Importance
placed ON this investigation Pre-
mier Nitti of Italy has been per-
suaded to postpone his trip home
and Premier Millerand Of France
has been urged to return to London
when the strike situation permits.
The councils present intention is
| to coniine the investigation -
Europe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27

submit to personal sacrifices during
the war is just as essential during
the period of reconstruction"
M. W. Borders, attorney for 'sor-
ris & Co., made the following state
ment in behalf of counsel for all of
the defendants: =
These defendants have consent
f, ed to this decree and to give up
/ certain businesses, not because OF
guilt, fQr they have not violated any
law; but that the American people
may be assured that there Is NO
possibility of a food monopoly L.
the packers; that the constant agi-
tati0n leveled at this vital industry
may cease; that a better under
standing and feeling between this
industry and the public may be re-
! established, and that conditions in
this period Of reconstruction may
be stabilized and the efficiency an1
benefits OF this great industry may
be preserved.
Is in Tight Place.
I'm dealing with this great ques-
ton it must be borne in mind that
the packer occupies a difficult po-
sition, to which there is nothing
analogous in American business
He is between millions of produc-
ers on one side, demanding a high
price for the live meat animal, and
100, ,000, 900 consumers on the other
side. demanding cheap meat; and
there cannot be cheap meat to the
consumer with the high price paid
for the live animal.
IF the packer, as slaughtereI
and distributor Of meats and meat
food products, does his work eff.
ciently and at reasonable profit
then he is performing vital worh
for the people. That the packing
industry is efficient and is conduct
ed on the smallest margin of prof,
Of any large basic industry in the
country, the defendants stand ready
to demonstrate.
Expect Fair Treatment.
"If this statement is true as te
profits. which we most solemnly as.
sert, then it is in the interest o1
every man, woman and child in this
nation that this essential and com.
plex utility be given Just, fair ant
equitable treatment. For this rea;
son and in the sincere belief thai
these things will be thoroughly
demonstrated we have consented tt
this decree"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27
German Leaders HQUe
Trial in OlUt1 Courts to
SQUe the Honor of All

Berlin, Feb. 27.-A number Of
prominent generals and admirals
accused by the allies Of war crimes
today issued q declaration which.
while reiterating their refusal to
appear before a foreign court, ex-
presses the willingness Of the men
to 70 to trial before . German
Judge, in whose fairness they de-
clare their confidence 4 The sign
ers OF the declaration are General
Eric Ludendorff, former first quar-
termaster general; Admiral Won
Tirpitz, former minister Of tho
navy; General Erich Won valke0r
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-27

hayn, former chief of staff; Field
Marshal K1uek, Admiral Won
Schroeder and numerous other
generals and admirals,
A German Judge. the declaration
asserts. will proceed according to
German law
I'VE expect our trial will start
Immediately for the preservation OF
the German and the enemy's own
honor, the document continues.
I'VE declare that we are prepared
to assume full responsibility for
Ill commands issued to our sub
oEdfnatea,s