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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13

In the California courts ana i. +,
federal courts. she gave n 49,
Ing. and. with a partner, VEN ~ Is.
business for herself. She ~
specialized In divorces or vo..s.
caseA though some women
came TO her Of EN- stated thsir =.
erence for . woman counself,y IS.
mess matters. W.
Her chance came one dav -.
she was pleading case asSiAsa 4. /
state prosecution. The distrts !.
torney- had practically ass,irsS - =.
accused man Of long sssissss
but when Mrs. Adams aroeH ~
stated her clients defense IN 1 q.
pie and direct plea. the jsdfs -. I
the prisoner only six mont6a ~
defeated district attorney a.ss
out the counsel for the deien,l NJ
asked her directly il she ~
like to be one Of his assistant,
She became the first woman a.
sistant district attorneys posi,ics
recurring q food deal Of tac;, n,cA'
ably-for the men were mot nj
to . woman lawyer in their mid,t
Where q man would occasional,
take 4 chance. Mrs. Adams pored
over details and acquired 4 renuh.
ton for making sure. The diItrie
attorney relied on her 80 exte1slye.
ly to draw up the papers for plead.
tngS that when he became III sAa
had to take his place, and eventu.
ally she became the district sttor.
ney Of northern California, the 6fst
woman to hold the Office in aay
state.
In her new position at Wash-s
ington she has more time to rive
careful attention to cases. She
thinks that this can be overcome
however, and that women are /
little inclined to work too much
with details. so that by close 1t.
tention to fine points there Il dan.
ger OF overlooking the main issues;
in other words. of losing the pef.
spective. A man has less patience
with details. !,
Mrs. Adams makes this with r.
luc.ance. NShe dislikes to make any
catalogue Of women versus men 10
show that the woman Juror or law
yer is less logical or more emo
tional than the masculine proto-
type, because she regards the indt
vidual element which makes each
person different from the rest q
too uncertain a factor for such
crude ssifications to be worth
much. A jury Of women. she thinks.
ia not more likely to be svayed BY
emotions than a jury OF men Of Z
| similar degree Of mentality.
Mrs. Adams looks at life from an
impartial. matter-of-fact angle
| the judicial outlook. With ! little
| smile she says that she has not The
newspaper sense" that she never
could reel OF chatty little incidents
about her life. Il have no hoy
b;es," she added. though l do like
| to cook and take care OF my apart
ment."
There you have one OF the .hrs'
women executives in the fedela
governments widow OF pleasant
middle age (the forties). who Is I
hard worker and>a lawyer OF rec
ognized ability. This first femininl
federal attorney believes in keep
ing the home fires burning, but sh'
does it by going out into the worl.
and hustling Tor the fuel.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13
R.nnlax An t1he TIE.

Rannlng An tAe Tine.
What makes psfson have = cold
Ill thu time!
Query propounded ,by q new
reader.
One doesn't. It just seems all the
time. Evaporation il an inherent
human trait. II We lose an hour
or two Of our regular nights sleep
we swear next morning that We
haven't slept . wink. II We have
an ordinary attack OF appendicitis
or something, our nurse and doctor
assure us . week later that 1t was
the WORK ease they have ever seen.
II one or two rascals give us q bad
deal We conclude that the whole
world IL wicked. II we have more
than two attacks Of coryza In a sea-
SON We declare that we are running
full time. II we have such an in
disposition in fine warm weather
We are not much frightened and we
say little about it; but if the wealth
or happens to be inclement when
We are 20 indisposed We are voluble
about it, hence the popularity Of
the catching cold delusion. Has
! anyone ever found a climate, sea-
son or q place in the sun where
there are no respiratory infections
or where there is less illness there
from per thousand population than
the average? II he has he keeps
the secret well.
| Cory1a is an acute Inflammation
of the lining of the nose chamber
: invariably due to infection. \ Not
every alleged "cold in the head is
coryza. Victims Of chronic or per-
manent diseased conditions of the
nose chamber Innings or of the sew
eral spaces of sinuses lair cham
bers) communicating with the nose
| chambers, are, abnormally sensi-
tive to and they react abn0rmally
to atmospheric changes, tempera-
| ture changes and changes OF cloth
ing. They experience a studiness
an engagement or congestion OF
the nose chambers and perhaps in.
creased secretion of running at The
nose from trifiing alterations of ex'
ternal or surface conditions, ant
they thoughtlessly say. I'm taking
cold" or I'm catching more cold,
although the unpleasant symptoms
disappear within minutes or al
hour after restoration Of the usua
surface conditions, Not so witt
coryza: when you have coryza yo,
have it good and proper for a fet
days. The sad part OF it is, though
that easy going folks WHO think II
the channels set for them believ'
what these misguided chronics sd.
and conclude that you do take co.'s
from drafts, dampness, change O
weather or change OF clothing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13

When the Christian voter votes.
re must thirkG issues rather than
only as they represent issued.
1t is, not enough to cheer phrase
and shout 3 slogan. The vital
think is the issue at stake. Some
issues are vast and far-reaching.
They are worldwide in their i'm
portance. They profoundly affect
the welfare Of generations yet I'M
born.
And these issues are to be decid-
d. or ut least tremendously inf.u-
enced. by the way men vote. Tie
ballot Is a nation builder or ma
ton destroyer. 1t is destiny
shaper. tits a civilization producer
or a civilization wrecker.
/. The world has become so small,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13

A Berlin dispatch says German newspapers
~ Var between the United States and Japan.
Tie German newspapers have been seeing
tlllnSs for some time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13

All mothers will share the hope that the
former empress Of Germany. 40 asserted, does
no know that her son took his own life and
that the truthful version OF the manner Of
hi death will never be permitted to reach her
ears, Ra@ss- fA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13

Of. tliA month should not vt precedent for
III 6rderlinsss banker and editor at New
Hampton. Iowa. had = night. The banker
b&pke the editors nose.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13

s4s3t1i DEAF IL said 10 have caused Dixon
hpkAp 80 broke. Further proof that old signs
~ 17tprsins themselves. Bull Usually wins.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13

a. Nearby newspaper the other day said
W3lila3 HowArd Taft was the only living ex-
pfpsldent and vice president Of the United
0(Dt(s. w lsesn something new every day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13

Mot all Of the coxes are losers this year.
4ienfy Clay Coz. aged rs. former Chicago
sd1ool~ prihcipal, has Just won bride.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13

EPfssident-elect Harding has been driven to
e1ssf BY . Texas storm But Of course the
election II over.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13
HOW ABOUT TIT

We we're joyful when We started
Yester eve for home, sweet home.
NOw-aIas!-we're broken-heartsd:
G0bs of gloom curround our dome
We are full Of pesaimism
And We fairly ooze with woe: :.
Now has come cataclysm-
We've received a fearful blow.
For . feminine reporter
Has conveyed the news TO us So.
That We really hadn't orter
Be so burned cac0phonou4
When we build this Tower ofTi.ters-,
That We shouldn't be so rough.
Now We build Bower Of Bitters!
Hully gee! but amt life fought
1t appears when we write verses
Or concoct wicked wheeze
We call down a lady's curses
Is the lady hard to please!
Well. we're neither Turk nor Bulgar.
We are merely fond Of Jokes:
But the lady says we're vulgar
What is YOUR opinion. folks-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13
NOTHING CAN BE DONE. WE FEAR: THE
CLOCK IS DETERMINED TO~"LEAVE

NOTHING CAN BE DONE. WE FEAR: THE
CLOCK is DETERMINED TO LEAVE
THE REST Of THE WORLD BEHIND"
Sir: Cant something be Cone about regu-
latlng the clock in the lest room of The Argus
business office? Every morning l look at it
and have heart failure because I'm late TO
work It's q good clock to go home by but
don't see it when l quit work. l suggest a
public Indignation meeting be called looking
toward some method OF hobbling that race
horse timepiece! L. F. C.
BESSIE GARLAND spent Saturday and
Sunday with Bessie Gartland.-Des Snet S. D.,
News
And lovely time was had by all
Oh. Dear, Did They Catch the Theft !
(From the Davenport Democrat.
turkey. dinner with all the trim
min, and q fine program for the en-
ployes Of the J. H, {. Petersen's Sons
, store was given ut the local store Tues
day night, About twenty-eight turkeys
disappeared from the board.
INCREASE IN BULL ASSOCIATIONS is
SHOWN IN REPORT.-Peoria Journal
No report was needed to show that |.
CORK HUNGER STRIKERS END LONG
FAST."-The Argus.
Now they may float back to-life on bowl
OF thin soup. RE. MIG
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-11-13

LIE lduy -OE Is II JUDY
O'Grady who thinks this Tablet of Tympany
is vulgar probably adm;res the modern school
Of rimeless poets, who never b. any chance
disclose their identity only by initials" Too
she probably agrees with Amy Lowell that
conducting colyum is "pitiful" occupation
Well. we're content to be an humble member
OF this "pitiful" clan-Chris Morley, Don Mar
quis F. p A., Ted Robinson and several others,
including B. L. r., the greatest bulgarian" Of
them all.
SPEAKING Of vulgar whsezes. here's one:
But Isnt skunk Always Ashamed
OF Himsolfl
from the Chicago TribunS.'
- Fur bearing animals are growing q
light pelt.
Dispatches from Saskatchewan are
that wolves are almost decolfette this
winter. Skunks are ashamed Of them
selves. according 10 reports and self re-
specti1g foxes'>won't even come out in
the daytime
Mr.. HEARST'S attitude has been very
pleasing to tte> folks at Marion" Hevvings!
Is the great American political chameleon to
take on the color of an elephant?
Here, Children, We Show the Meaning
OF Juxtapcsiti0n.
From the Port Byron GIobe)
j. c. Adams. ST., injured his thumb
quite severely Sa urday while at work
ON Q cement mixer.
The LADIES' aid met at the church
and cleaned it Thursday afternoon>
A HELPFUL friend pausing beside our
chair while we were in the throes of compo-
sition, delivered himself of this:
l. Poor old Mac.
60 =: IN won't track
How &c does wish it
Would coma back"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-01
BEND RANCHMAN
AGREES TO LIMIT
JAPANESE LABOR

BEND, March 1.-At the close of a
conference held Wednesday in Red
mond between George L. Burtt, own
ler Of large tracts of potato lands I'm
Central oregon and representative
Deschutes county ranchers and bust
ness men. "A contract was signed in
which Mr.. Burt agreed TO employ no
more than three japanese on the Hos
kins ranch in the Lower Bridge sec
ton and n Ike number on the lands
owned in the Powell Butte country
The Japanese to be so employed will
be retained IN the capacity of experts
and will be engaged only during the
potato season.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-01
LLOYD GEORGE COMPLETES
IN ECCENTRIC HEADGEAR

! LONDON, March Lloyd George
has challenged Winston ChurchilPs
monopoly of eccentric headgear.
It is a magnificent challenge and
when the prime minister emerged
from 10 Downing street wearing it,,
crowds floclSed round him.
1t is not a derby, not topper, nor
the lid of French priest, but it is a
combination of all three. Its mate
rial is the shining silk of which top
pers are made, its shape Is the oval
of a derby but Of topper height, while
its brlm is the wide. upward curving
brim beloved of French priests.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-01
"A Snappy Lot of
NOVELTY
NECKWEAR

is now in stock. Collars,
sets, pleatings by the yard,
point laces. Everything that
is new in this representation
Newest of the New in
SILK HANDBAGS
Beautiful moire and plain
silks in colors of taupe, black
and brown, fitted with the
very latest and decorative
frames, either bakalite or
silver, Innings are of silk, fit
ted with mirrors, purses, etc.
The STYLES are the very latest
for Easter. Prices range
from ....... $5.95 to $3.50
Wool Jersey Cloth in the
ivory shade will make a very
pretty suit that is fashion
able and very practical.
Washes well, wears well and
is really beautiful. Price
per yard -. ;. $3.50
Sport Silks in the bright
spring colors, weaves such
as ripple spray, baronet sat
in, CONNECT comme-ca,
sport poplins, ETC., a liberal
showing of all the colors
that you will like. Prices
per yard -. $3.50 to S11.00
Silk Duventyne, for suits
and jackets is pronounced
one of the most fashionable
fabrics for the spring 1920
season, the pretty shades of
taupe, blue and tan are much
in demand. Price per yard
S11.50.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-03-01
! eafuring
SPRING
SUI S
Of Character
The New Spring Suits are
Charming in Their Simplicity

The wondrously attractive Spring
suits promises to be more popular
than ever for all-summer wear.
Prices for honestly made goods, such
as this store features, are well within
reach. Let us emphasize, too, the fact
that it is really the economical and
better plan to invest in a good gar
ment, one that has been really tail
ored and whose textile character is
beyond reproach.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-24
Photopldys Else,ohere

cHESTNUT - THE Garden of AL
IAN shows Helen Ware in tho
leading role of the lady who falls
n love with the desert and the
MONK, which role Is PLAYED by
nhomas Santschu. The Aim is by
nopert Hichens and vas made by
seng; Colin Campbell directed Il
a ana u Is given an elaborate pro-
MARkET STREET - Below the
fSnurtace, with Hobart Bosworth,
tMpERfdL = Alias Jimmy Vaien-
me, with Bert Lytell.
GREAT NORTHERN - "Tbe lido,
Lancer with Richard Barthle-
COBONTAL-"The Idol Dancer" aud
Agnes brennan, dances of charac-
LOCUST AND STRAND - "rbs
mr,nSe mni,tS Chap" with Thomas
hIpOLI - Homer Comes Homo =,
with Charles Ray.
bELMONT-"The Whisper Market /"
with Corinne Griinth.
'Cm6o - The Blooming Angel"
n, with Madge Kennedy.
"EST ALLEGHENY-"Slck Abed. =.
with Wallace Reid
CEDAR--"Riders of tho Dav, /" ,y,,h
Roy Stewart. "'''
COLISEUM - "'The Son Wolf" ,,,,,
Noah Beery. "''
LBADER = Lets Be Fashionable" Z"
WIN MacLean and May.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-24
LINENS, BEDFURNISHINGS

Irish Double Damask, 1-inch-S450 a yd
Linen Table Cloths, to seat four-$4.SO
Linen Huck Towels, 17x33 inches-S9O0
dozen
Heavy Turkish Towels, 20x40 inches-S6
Bleached Muslin Sheets, S1X90, S265;
63x99, SITS; 72x99, $500; Slx99, S3.25.
Pillow Cases, 42x3SH,, 72c; 45x3Sl2 3, Soc
Bolster Cases, 45x7612, S1.5S
Long Cloth, II yards for S4S5 and S5.S5
Unbleached Muslin, 36-inch-3Sc a yard
Bleached Sheeting Muslin-5Sc, 60c, zoe,
9Oc, Sl.00, $1.0S and $1.15 yard
Striped Outing Flannel-35c a yard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-24
MISSES AND CHILDREN'S

White Dresses, to ID yrs.-$2 to S3.75
Misses New Satin DreSSeS-now S21.50
Black, navy and brown. SIZES Ii to 10
Girls New Wash DreSSeS-nOw S2.65
Misses Cotton Dresses-nOw $500 to $500
Babies Long & Short Dresses-95c to $500
Creepers and Rompers, to years-S5c
to S1.50
Children's White DresSeS-S1.50 to $500
Sliphtv implied. Sizes years.
Girls Straw Hats Reduced to soc
Misses and Children's Chamois Gloves, 81
Children's All-wool Sweaters-S3.25
Chldren's White Pumps and Lace Shoes
$1.50
Large Girls Calf Oxfords-now $3.50
Children's Shirts and Pantalets-50c each
American Hosiery Co.'S white cotton. Seconds.
Infants Mercerized Lisle StOckingS-25c
. White ribbed Stockings.
Girls Ribbed Cotton Suits, 45c
LarEs sizes, SOC low nsck. sIasyes lace kn.s:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-24
.FAv0R|TE. COMEDIAN
(, RETURNS TO KEITH'S
Bert Fitzgibbon Pleases in Ex-
oeIIent Bill--Other Vaude-
vile Bills in City

I -.., A.. -, ,aaoa NJ.
Kelth'ssWtin tinnou,s,t,ye , hat which few
around the stage ana KEPT a,,idsa .ne a''tbe the
tion Of the audlenSe nsey thsatrn fuIi
bill succeeded IN pieas&,ns & az nnening
OF hot city dwe,,ierts dw,t,o ant '"e
pictures 10 'ne cioS
The choicest bit OF the evening was was
n,,od untn near the end, when, Bert
Fitzgibbon showed. his old Philadelphla
friends that he never grows tiresome OF
unamusng. with tne ala oi ~. ms ,,aM tb.
Lrd. Lend shell grouches in the best OF hu-
r,nr
n'ol' ,.a,,,or unlike many of it's
Inc .,aa deseryinR OF its place of
EromInence. n,nu and served-te display the the
ta,en'Sea Ss @cSatterbox cha doll" The settings
role, "a ,,o cnm', were .ome of the best seen
in THIS revue tin,o =
other acts that pleased the auu'ence
Immensely were nnn,ed,ans. Ida Regal
funny piackiWS Waor In a comedy skit with
and Wil,ia. Wi.a,n antit,ed ''The Book Shop"
novel tT,s.SI,, Keiiy and Quinn, also old
local favornes,; NJ tho bill included
The rem re,,'a,1d md Alvarez, aerial enter
MargueIrs 10 r,an n nd Palace in a song
talneIo tam e1a,,,,adv act. De Page and Yorkov
sisters anu I
FORMER
Globe-pi Roads a clever com
weight cna,iphi cn ,,,hioh has al, kinds of en-
pany IN sN's sror, the first line to the
tertainmeht ond acts include Ernest
last. Otner sony soou dancers. Edna Aug,
Evans anu Ionion and Clifton, In a
noVei sn ,5 PIch two unusual singers
Davis Davis, ar Ernn, Vale" comedy sketch
flre1 ,f,' 1ca,din comedian; the Three Ele-
JAN MJacN iT iazz specialty, and Frank
Ions. ,Ss onmedian'
eus" -
proadway-"Fixing 1t Up" scin-
.r,ot;ng miniature musical comedy car
r,nd off headline honors. Alexander and
second. Another act which was rounuly
applauded was La Toilette ana CON-
nany in an illusion presentation. inc ne
photoplay, Looking for SINNER
rounded out bill Of more than usual
merit.
,s -, Ioye "
Cross Keys-.The Saraen OF ,,,ho nuIo,
Of tunes that beg to be whistled; nea9s
a notable summer bill. Cristen ana Davis
nut on an act described as "bits OF run,
Howard and Craddock have some OF .ne
latest songs: Duncan and Lynn are anus
ing "rube" characters and the Two Gar
los have posing act.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-24

Irving Cummings, Myrtle stedman,
Peggy Peafce and william Conklin are
players whose acting Is of the quality
that makes for good supporting work.
Arcadia = Away Goes Prudence.
put IN comes Billie Burke. This little
lady has a following Of Arcadians who
like her unique style Of movie acting,
and In the story of Josephine Lovett
they will find much sweetness registered.
John $. Robertson has given its direc-
tion careful attention and. Katherine
Stuard prepared the scenario.
Modern girls tire Of things 10 quickly
that IT Is no wonder girl engaged to
a man decides to take up airplaning in
stead OF marrying. In order to gain
enough money to buy q plane -she de-
hand gang" The plan IL discovered
and the tables turned on the girl. who
later joins in with real crooks and
wolf" but the father does not believe
her this time, At last the police take
hand and discover the crooks. who are
arrested. together with the girl.
Percy Marmont is the leading man.
while Maude Turner Gordon. as the
aunt, and little Albert Hackett, whose
individual work is really worth while,
are in the support.
yIctoria-"The Cheater" was written
| before THE Miracle Man" This might
almost be In big type because OF the
Importance II must have upon the film
devotees who may claim II Is a steal
from that play. As n matter of fact
| Henry Arthur Jones's Judah" stage
play Of 1890 Is the basis of Lois Feel
ner's scenario which was directed by
Henry Otto.
Had this been presented before tht
| Packard play with its faith cure
/ doubtless II would have been a popular
piece of the season. This beautiful
| story. however deserves just as grea'
| success. and those who uke whole.
some plays with solid foundation viii
! find in this story enough diversion ant
| thought to make an evenings enter.
tainment Many laughs are scattered
| throughput the story of the undoing OF
the tricksters and the expose of theii
| methods.
| A girl is working with two men as
medium" and when a chance comes
to her to go to the home of a man who
| believes In her powers to heal she does
soc but In some mysterious way the
prayers OF the girl are answered and 6
| little child Is made well again.
MAY Allison Is delightful as the gir
| and w. J. Ferguson and the others Civ,
fine characterizations.
Regent-"Jes' Call Me Jim" Is 6
combination of pathos and humor tina
carries a little sermon in itself. Their,
is a similarity to the picture at tn,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-24
"Humoresque" at Academy

Ihe first engagement under the new
management OF the Academy OF Music
ior the season of 1920-21 will be the
commencing with the matinee at 2:3O
on saturday afternoon. "Humoresaue"
Is paramount Aircraft picture adapted
IRON the story by Fannie Hurst, d.
rected by Frank Barzage. and featuring
Alma Rubens and an all-star casr THE
newly renovated, improved and enlarged
academy of Music. by the removal Of
The famous apron" has been made ideal
Tor the presentation of photoplays. There
VIII be n large orchestra to play a special
musical score for the picture, and vocal
soloists will be heard In "Eli. Eli"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-24
CASINO OPENS SEASON
"slldIns" Billy Watson Heads First
Class Attraction-Other Bur-
Iesque Theatres

. Casino-It can safely be said that II
b. the shows to follow Hits and Bits" at
the Casino this season can equal the
, mark set by this opening attraction II
will make a new record for burlesque.
sliding" Billy Watson heads a COM
pany that leaves nothing to be desired.
The stage sets are new and the girls
are both comely and we'll costumed.
Comedy Is offered in abundance, and It
Is all new stuff, excepting, of course,
Watson's famous slide The same can
be said of the musical numbers. Walter
Leslie, house manager. has had the
Theatre redecorated inside and out, and
u Is pleasing to the eye and also adds
10 the comfort OF the audience.
Peoples Many vaudeville features
aid Mollie Williams In presenting her
highly entertaining show. They include
Miss Williams's fashion show Cy
Plunkett as Bert williams, Teddy Nc
Namara and Louise Worthington In a
comedy act and Purvells and Ramsey In
singing and dancing revue. The show
abounds with pretty girls, excellent cos
tunes and good music.
Trocadero--Lew Talbot presents his
newest edition Of Harry Lang ana his
Lid Lifters The show consists OF