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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21

confess. "by geography know China
is just on the other side Of the world
like-take this pebble for instance
this little speck Is US. On the other
side here is Chi" Mr.. Rabbit didn't
finish. for suddenly the bottom Of the
hole gave away beneath him and he
had to seize Weenty in a greatly hurry
10 keep himself from fallin' through.
They both edged away from the hole
as far as they could get and watched.
while first q spade. then an odd face
appeared. A round smiling face 1t
was, with long queue growing from
the top Of it.
From China." Mr.. Rabbit and
Weenty exclaimed al once.
"Oyh yaas!" said the newcomer.
my name she Chang"
We'll. Chang" said MIR. Rabbit a
little Grossly. You chose a very in
convenient spot to come up. Do you
realize you almost dug the earth way
from under me?" He looked severely
at Chang. but Weenty put in kindly.
How very surprising it was! But
isn't it nice we shan't have to dis any,
more. but can so through to China
through Chang's tunnel!"
"Oyh yaas." Chang agreed enthusi-
astically. You like see China? Come
alongie."
SO Mr. Rabbit and weenty followed
Chang through his part of the hole
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21

HAT. Go to school IN the
summer? Well. may be YOU
would like THIS one. 1t was
" long. hot walk to the Butter
fly Woods and the big. hot sun was
straight up in the sky-which means
dinner time-when l reached the dark.
old Hemlock Hollow and found big
stump where l could sit and eat my
lunch and listen to the music Of the
Noisy Little Brook at the foot of the
steep hill. How nice and cool it was
in the deep shadows and the leaves
seemed to whisper isn't this a nice
place to rest?"
Nobody home, thought I, when out
from clump Of baby hemlocks came
the cry OF Teacher. teacher. teach
er." o! so fast. How still l kept.
Soon. the voice called again, Teacher.
teacher, teacher" just as plainly as
you could. and I knew that the little
thrush with the golden crown-that
the boys call "Ovenbird," was calling.
Teacher" was nowhere to be seen.
Maybe the daddy bird was the teacher
for his golden head poked out of the
bushes and he and the mamma bird
fluttered and chased around the little
Christmas tree. picking up good things
to eat and away they few to that little
nest on the ground made of grass and
leaves and shaped like the half of a
big orange resting on its cut surface.
with a hole in the side. like Dutch
o. - 30 k1n e.
mon name, Ovenbird.
Back again they came and I knew
that the summer school for teaching
the little birds was in session. Say!
What lot of things those little
scholars have got to learn! How to
fly, what to eat and where to find it.,
how to build a house. how to get
away from cats and other birds that
want to eat them alive. when to fly
away from Jack Frost and no end Of
other things. No wonder Teacher" Is
busy all summer.
Down on my head came a lot of the
little leaves from the big hemlock
Carefully looked up and there was
Cresty Jay playing tag with a play
AAANeSs avn a SOuho uIu they make.
This noisy fellow keeps pretty quiet
these days. when the babies have to be
fed and taught SO much but he gets a
little fun now and then. Which was
IT. I couldn't tell. but the flashing
blue and white wings went all around
the top Of the big tree. now lodging
behind the trunk and then whirline
around the tips of the branches until
they new away of over the tops OF
the trees with Cresty screaming Deed
deed, deed" Maybe he was .IT."
Over the hiil-top sounded, Cav, cav
cav" and then came the answer from
the little pupils. and we'll. II you've
never heard little niger crows try to
answer back. then you've got a good
laugh coming when you frst hear thei,
funny "caws." for you Will think tina,
they al need . big dose Of cough
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21
a plane or knife as you wish.

a plane or knife as you wish
Make cut out for the razor blade
N each piece, II must not be very deep.
Notice that the screws are put in just
far enough from the front so the back
edge of the blade will rest against
them.
If fat head screws are used and
countersunk the handle can be round
ed making it look very attractive. It
is not necessary but stain or oil can be
applied making an attractive finish.
The Use of the tool is evident TO
most boys as it is used as a scraper To
obtain the best results hold the handle
as close to the glass as possible. new
blade can easily be inserted when the
old one has become nicked or dull.
AS safety razor blad es vary you may
have to change the dimensions a bit
TO suit your blade. the dimensions
given will fit many of the smaller
blades
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21
80 49, WeeNT 81
III HOLE e

Of the hole.
1t was MIR. Rabbit. who had pushed
the sand down on Weenty. and when
she saw his long ears and happy face
peeping over the edge she called to
him.
Come on down." she cried. isn't
this beautiful lhole?"
MIR. Rabbit hoped down and sat be-
side her.
II should say this Is a fine hole" he
agreed. How did you find it?
Il didn't. Susie and me made it,
Weenty answered.
Il mean how did It look first before
you uncovered it?" Mr.. Rabbit ex.
planned little impatiently.
Flat like the rest of the beach. II
that's what you mean" Weenty re-
piled a bit puzzled. I'VE took our
spades. you know. and dug. But j
think it might have dug itself some
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21
Ctor;oc othe u, Vx7oo1 THE SUMMER
olOAAOo oIAllO111y vVOOuS Billy

tree whether his head is up or down
and he can chase a lively little bug
down a tree faster than any bug can
run. Think of trying to teach baby
creepers to do such trick as that.
No wonder they need a summer school.
O. The trees were full of birds. too
many for me to tell you about today
They were coming and going, but
there was but little music they are
100 busy to sing. guess, but there is
a lot TO be learned in this school and
If you really wish. and will keep real
still. I'll take you out to the Butterfly
Woods some other day-for there Is
always lots to be seen and heard there.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21

such as is described in the drawing
very convenient tool can be made from
an old razor blade
The handle can be either made of
hard or soft wood. Lay out center
lines on good straight grained piece
and from these lines with a pencil
compass rule and lead pencil lay out
the pattern. There are two pieces
needed but one can be made first and
then the form traced from it on the
other piece. - so
If you have a coping saw use 1t to
remove stock to line. but If you do
not have one sharpen up your jack
knife and use 1t.
Screws should be used to fasten the
two pieces together and. of course
holes will have to be bored for them
Notice the front end of each piece is
chamfered to within 1-16 ill., of the
face in which the razor blade is en-
hedded This work can he done with
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21
, ISTER SUSIE started the hole
nice. big one, quite up to small
Weenty's knees and delightfully."-

2 - ISTER SUSIE started the hole
nice. big one, quite up to small
~ Weenty's knees and delightfully."-
~ dampish AT the bottom.
sand is great fun to dig in. as you
VIII agree. and the two little girls had
been busy as bees on the beach for
most half an hour before Daddy came
up.
We'll. Miss Susie g... said he. "are
you ready for your swimming lesson ?"
Susie jumped up. She dearly loved
TO learn to swim with Daddy n the
big. jolly sea. =
I'm ready. Daddy dear" she said
But first look at the lovely big hole
Weenty and ! have been making"
"Whew. Clear to China a'most."
Daddy observed. peeping over the.edge
in such a cautious way as IL he was
afraid TO tumble in 1t made the chill
dren laugh. DO you ladies mean to
tell me you did that with your own
little, spades?"
"Yes indeedy. Daddy. Didn't we
Weenty?"
Now Weenty. I'm sorry TO say, was
not smiling. In fact. her little brow
was quite clouded up.
wish I could go swimming with
Daddy" she observed to nobody at all.
so you SHALL" Daddy answered
quickly. that is. II Weenty is q good
little child and will take her turn.
One at a time is all can manage Of
kicking Pollywogs."
Weenty's face frightened.
"'Course I'll be good child Daddy"
she promised. I'm work so hard at
this hole It'll be big enough for you
when you come to get me-"
Very WELL" Daddy returned SOL
EMMY. But warn you. II you do
get to China. don't forget to come
back again. 1t would be such a shock
to your mother and father"
But II I can get there, your Tow
me to visit. Daddy?" weenty asked
earnestly.
Certainly" Daddy consented and
Susie and he went of quite merrily for
the swimming lesson. while little
weenty took up her spade and began
her journey to China
Things were going along 30 splen.
didly that Weenty decided to take
bit OF rest.
"0uess I'll sit In my hole" thought
she. doubling up her chubby legs be-
meath her. 1t was quite q tight
squsess but Il was alice ana cool.
1he bad enly 1uSt started to. nod
U1e1 = nttle SCATTER Of sand On her
1neee nA1o ~ look NJ. Ana II 0s1nst
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21

beforA that picnic program was all
planned. It was decided that Alice
should take charge Of the races ana
Jane should take the programme
literary program" the girls called 1t
because there was to be reciting ana
acting out Of riddles and such fun.
Finally the day came. glorious
sunny day. warm. but not too hot. the
brightness Of the sun beingtcooied by
the passing of great white clouds
across the brilliant sky.
BY o'clock automobiles began to
arrive at Morton's grove. Such fun as
II was to see each other. and to know
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21
CUCUMBER
SLICES

Peel and slice two very ripe cucum-
beers. The large variety that turns
yellowish green when very ripe Is the
sort to use.
Put cupful vinegar.
tablespoonful sugar.
l tablespoonful mixed spices into
large saucepan and bring to boil.
When the liquid il just-ready to boil
slide the sliced cucumbers into the
vinegar.
Boil slowly for about II minutes to
draw out the juice. in the cucumbers.
Add teaspoonsful Of salt and In
crease heat till . brisk boiling Is be-
gun.
With 4 large fork turn the cucum-
Der slices about in the liquid 80 that
all are allowed to get boiling hot
Boil for I minuteA
Take from the fire and bottle or put
In cool place till ready to serve.
These are . pleasant WY to eat Gu
cumbers In season ana also 4 delicious
pickle Tor the winter
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21

that for one long day there was moth
Ing to do but play and have fun.
The races came on In the morning
because on consultation with the
mothers 1t was decided that 1t
wouldn't be 4 good plan to race after
q big dinner. And who would 'go
light" ~ Jack called 1t on that dinner
for the sake Of a race? There were
running races for girls and for boys;
three legged races, potato races and
relays. OF all the lot the three legged
races were the most fun to watch. The
runners chose partners. then stood
close together. The committee of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21

syrup. The school room Is a big one
and it is we'll filed.
Can you tell how many toes a
chicken has? That's right three in
front and stub toe behind. Most
birds have the same but here comes a
funny little fellow running down the
trunk of tree with his head down.
Sure. He's "Creeper."--a black
and white one-but his toes are a LOT
different from other BIRDS The mid
die one is as long as his shin. How
you would look if your middle toe
reached up to your knee! And his
back toe is almost as long and so he
can stand tus' we'll Do the upright
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21

prizes" said Alice decidedly. "honor u
enough. And honor can be shown BY
ribbons. I have some OF my iast
years canning money left-not much.
but / think plenty for this. ! can gel
some lengths Of red and blue ribbon
and cut them into short pieces. Tney
can be the prizes and the girls and
boys who earn the right to wear those
ribbons will, feel just a. honored -
thcngh they had really won \ regular
prize"
That was a long bpeech for over
the telephone. but even 50 1t was only
the frst Of much talking and planning
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21

and came out at last into an odd coun-
try quite like the picture ON Mothers
best fan. Weenty looked about with
pleasure. What surprise 1t would
be 70 tell Daddy and Susie! And what
fun to take-them. too!
% shs vas thinking when Mr.. Rab-
bit teak her b tie sleeve and pointed
- tho hole.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21

- as IlQuIU uSeu IOT TeIuONli6
paint from surfaces TO be refin-
i ished. This paint remover is for
removing paint from window glass.
marble. porcelain. etc. While even the
expert painter has trouble in painting
without leaving spots on the window
panes. still the amateur. as most of
US are. leave our trade marks here and
there and everywhere. II the spots
are noticed and removed before the
paint dries II Is an easy matter. but
after IL has dried some other means
other than wiping with a cloth must
be used.
Acid. penny or ten cent piece. or
sharp knife blade are commonly used
for removing paint spots. But safety
razor blade is by far the most con-
ven.ent and best thing 20 use. Double
edged blades or even those sharpened
only on one edge are quite dangerous
70 hold in the hand but with handle
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-21

AMT remover is usually thought
# as liquid used for removing
paint from surfaces TO be refin-
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

Evap milk, cans 50 cents. Russell Bros.-advt
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
CTYIEMS

Bring the little tots to the Big Store tomorrow to see a real live santa Claus and get a free Xmas present. advt.
 Joseph Reney of 22S Clark street reported to the police last evening that his bicycle had been stolen from in front of his home.
 Plenty of ties at s1-wilson's.- advt. MT. and Mrs. John Grant of Chest nut street will leave tonight to spend Chr stmas with friends in Toronto, l Canada.
 Ivory Xmas gifts at Henry Morans'. | --advt.
 | The automobile commissioner has | notified the local police of the sus- | pension of the operators license of | Adam Kinik of 120 Arch street. Go. I Dance Meriden Armory Sat.
 night Prize Fox Trot. 1st prize $15,
 End prize s10. Curley's orch.-advt. |.
 Jeremiah Lynch. who was bound | oversto the superior court in the local
 police court a week ago, will be
 brought before the court on a bench | warrant next Tuesday. It is under
 stood that he will enter 8 plea of
 guilty to burglary.
 Victor records. C. l.. Pierce Co., I advs.
 John l.. Hasson, who was injured in
 an automobile accident at Versailles,
 two weeks ago, is steadily improving
 at St. Francis hospital, Hartford. He | will leave the institution next week. Removal sale at Besse-Leland's S. | -adyt
 Bring the kiddies to the Big Store | tomorrow for free Xmas presents.- adv:
 The New Britain Chapter of the Phi Sigma Sorority will give a dance at the Y. W. C. A on Dec. 31. Lin- nea Kallgren is in charge of ar engagements and the Chapman Major String orchestra will furnish music.
 Toys! toysi toys. Don't forget the little folks at home. l.. A. Gladding. -advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

public press. The committee on reso- lutions yere: Martin J. Kdly. Mrs. NJ. Igo. Charles Murray and Mrs. T. Me Cormack. Another paper entitled Time to apologize" was also read.
 The following officers were elected: Martin J. Kelly. president: Mrs. Thomas Mccormack. vice-president: owen Higgins. financial secretary; Mrs. John Donnelly, treasurer: Thom- as Murphy. orator; Thomas McCor- mack, guard; Mary Finneran. director of organizations: Mary Connley. direc- tor of publicity. The officers will be installed Thursday evening, Jan. 20.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
SEABERG IMPROVING.

H. F. s. Seaberg and Fred A. Verga- son. of this city, who were injured m an auto accident near Torrington Wednesday night, are still at the Tor rington hospital. It was reported to- day that Mir. Seaberg shows an inn provement in his condition, while MT. Vergason, who sustained two broken ribs and other injuries, remains about the same.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
HEARING FOR HEALY.
Former Local Banker to Be in Hart
 ford Police Court Tomorrow

Raymond H. Healy, the confessed embezzler of sS,075.3S from the United States bank at Hartford. will be arraigned for a hearing in the Hartford police court tomorrow morn ing.
 He will be defended by Judge George w. Klett of this city. No further developments in the case have been found. The work of auditing the books of the Red Cross is being con- ducted.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
STATE HEALTH BOARD.

The sta te department of health has issued a bulletin of communicable dis eases for the week ending December II. New Britain has 12 cases of diphtheria, three cases of measles. and nine cases of scarlet fever.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
LOSES OvERCOAT AT "Y''.

Joseph Bezanson of Bristol com plained to the police this morning that his overcoat was stolen from the coat room at the Y. M. C. A. last pf
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
FOR JURY WORK.

The following local men have been named for jury work in the December term of the superior court. on the criminal side: William B. Rossberg, E. J. Burdick, Harry Morton and Clayton E. Parker. -.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

Evap milk. 4 cans 50 cents. Russell Bros --adyf.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

Teams explained by Weed and Burr will roll tomorrow afternoon and at the close of the game a supper will be held in the banquet hall MT. Fagg, state secretary of the Y. M. C. A. will address the meeting. His topic will be, "E Pluribus Unum.''
 Pure lard, zoe ID. Russell Bros. -adyt,
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
WHERE'S DEMPSEY GONE? Rumor Has It That He is Of for Con- ference With Floyd Fftzsimmons.

Elkhart, Ind, Dec. 17.-Jack Demp- sey, and his manager. Jack Kearns. left a westbound train here early this morning and departed for South Bend in a taXicab.
 The purpose of the mems departure from the train was not learned but it was believed likely they were going to South Bend for a conference with Floyd Fitzsimmons, Benton Harbor, Mich., promoter. ,Fitzsimmons pro- noted the Dempsey Billy Miske con- test in Benton Harbor September 9th last, and it is known he has been after the bout between Carpenter and the champion. Fitzsimmons also is said to be after a match between Dempsey and either Harry Greb of Pittsburgh or Tommy Gibbons of St. Paul.
 Evap milk, cans 50 cents. Russell BroS.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
AS ASHE BRANCH MEETS

Thapfcr of Friends of Irish om Elect Omcers and Pass |itions. .... ..-..
 Thomas Ashe Branch. Friends
 Freedom, held n meeting aQd
 of officers last night. Tho loo on resolutions submitted
 cntieled ITO all trends of ," which was adopted ufani- nnd copies sent to Hon. sBain- 'oiby. the chairman of the for ations committee, tho con- n from this district. and to the
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17
HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING.

Results of Schoolboy Games Yester-
 day Afternoon at Y. NJ. c. A.
 The results of the High school bowling contests last night at the Y. M. c. A. alleys are as follows:
 First
New Britain herald., 1920-12-17

Pure lard 20 cents ID. Russell Bros. -advt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-14
1880 ACRES ARE
OPENED UP IN UTAH

SALT LAKE CITY eb. 14-Land
in Utah comprising 215 sections. or
1850 acres was thrown open to en-
trv today by the government.
The action was taken under the
'nmestead law passed in 1915. The
theory was that stock raising in wes-
tern states will be given impetus by
settlement of this vast territory. One
family, it is believed. can make good
livelihood on one section.
The land Is not suitable for generai
farming. To avoid disillusionment, the
government insists that the entryman
must have personal KNOWLEDGE of such
acreage as he seeks to enter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-14
Well Known Toilet Prepa-
rations and Face Creams

Colgate's Talcum Powder( all odors) f5c
Lablache Face Powder. box ......... A5c
Pamolive Face Powder, box ........ 45c
Pamoliye Toilet Water (aIl orors) bottle soc
Paimoye Shampoo, bottle, ......... 45c
Palmoliye Vanishing Cream, jar. ... 39c
rlmoNe vanishing Cream. tube ........ 19c
Palmoliye Cold Cream. tube .. Igc
eoisates Iooth Paste. large tube f9c
Cogate's Tooth Paste, small tube - Sc
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-14

aebeco Tooth Paste uown by its mcrit) m
DIR. Lyons Tooth Paste ,o
Mcnnens Violet TaIcum ~
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-14
"PAUPER" CLASS GROWS
WITH TAX COLLECTION

BERLIN, Feb. 14.-Dr. Felix Pin
nor. Tageblatt financial expert. esti-
mates that many of Germany's mill
iionaires will be nearer the pauper
than the millionaire class. when the
now German taxes are Installed. Be-
twe~n income taxes business taxes,
Inheritance taxes. war profit taxes and
other varieties toe numerous tn mem
ticn the millionaire is going to give
m p third or moro Of his wealth. AZ
Cor leaving It to his children, the tax
collector also attends to that tacking
on a heavy inheritance tax.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-14

Reginald de Koyen, at the time of
his death, had A operas to his credit.
He left a $4,000 bank job for a musical
career. and made $35, 900 the first
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-14

very good volume. Practically all OF
| these came from Willamette valley
points, and as it took an extra freight
charge for shipment to outside mar
kets there was no disposition among
killers to offer aything above SIC even
for evtreme tops. Hogs that were
just as good as the stock that brought
a Quarter above this at the start of the
week sold at the lower price during the
days because of the extra freight
charge.
General hog range:
Prime mixed .....-.... s15.75 a 1925
Medium mixed ..... 15.25915.75
Rough heavies ...... 11.OO@15.25
Pigs 1890 "a 1900
But a handful of cattle greeted the
North Portland trade for the Friday
market. General conditions remained
steady, with no apparent change noted
in values.
General cattle range:
Best grain steer -. ...$f2. o "a 13. 90
Choice steers .......... IL SO a IL. 90
Good to choice cows 80. 10.50@ @11.50
Medium to good steers >. $50 a 10. SO
Fair to good steers 80. $500 $50
Common to fair steers :. 1900 $50
Choice cows and heifers. 9.50010.50
Good to choice cows and
heifers ............. $500 $50
Medium to good cows and
heifers ..... 1900 $50
Fair to medium cows and
heifers ..... $500 7.5o
Gamers .....-.. 3500 S.5n
Bulls 625@ $50
lest light calves ....... 15.50017.00
Medium Light calves 49,. 1850 0@15.5O
Heavy calves .. 7.G0112.5O
Stool ters and feeders -. 5000 $50
With limited offerings, the market
for both mutton and lamb was steady
for the Friday trade at North Portland
/. The few arrivals were quickly picked
up at former values.
General sheep ana lambs range:
East of mountain lambs. $500 a 1900
Pest light valley lambs 1900 q / 100
Best heavy valley lambs 1850 q 1850
Feeder lambs 1900 q 1900
YearltngS l5.oU W l4.Vo
NetherS low W Io.oV
Reginald de Koyen, at the time of
his death, had A operas to his credit,
He left a $4,000 bank job for a musical
career, and made $4,000 the first
year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-02-14
ACHES AND PAINS
SLOAN'S GETS EN-!
Famous pain and ache Lininenf.
kept handy, brings crafty
ing relief

II HEUMATIC twinges ease up
* soon. So do stiff joints. lame
~ back, neuralgia, overtaxed mus
cles, and those pains from weather ex-
posure, too = they don't fight long
against the counter-irritant Sloans
Liniment produces. =,
Keep this old family friend handy
for instant use - little Penetrates
scithoM rubbing, leaving no skin stains,
muss, or clogged pores. You ought to
keep a bottle handy always. -
All druggists. Three sizes - 35c.,
M SID