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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-07
|AkER URGES
Unit Be VEEN
IRMERS-LAbOR
leNa Candidate for United States
6enat0r Charges Tee Ilch
And-Laher Legislation.

Closer unity between farmer and
and labor groups and strong sup
port u the cooperative movement
were advocated by smith w. Brook
hart, Warrington. Iowa, candidate
Tor United States senator in oppo-
sition to Senator Albert B. Cum
minis, In an address before the TIL
City Federation Of Labor Thursday
night At the Industrial hall in Rock
Island.
The speaker attacked the Cum
mins-Es bill, which proposed
compulsory arbitration, and other
provisions that have raised lnbor's
Ire.
He declared the bill to be anti
labor legislation and asserted that
there is too much such legislation
being proposed in congress. He
pledged his support for legislation
desired by labor. the right of col
lective bargaining and the right Of
labor groups to deal with employ
ers through representatives that
they might choose.
Elect Delegates.
The members, after transacting
routine business, elected Charles
Rogers, president of Division No.
313. Street Railway Employees
union OF Davenport, and Bert Jen-
nings Of Carpenters union No. 4
OF Davenport, delegates to the
Iowa State Federation Of Labor
convention to be held May Is.
No district federation is allowed
more than three representatives
but the Tri-City Federation was al
lowed two representatives on ba.
sis of its membership strength from
Iowa.
The federation also discussed the
support Of the new Independent la.
Dor party Of Illinois and Iowa, dele.
gates Of which are to meet in Rocl
Island May % to adopt a platform
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-07
serials where she became 81
popular.
Matt Moore Goes,

Matt Moore is no longer on the
coast. Either the call of Manhattan
proved too strong or else he didn't
like the west, for his visit was a
brief one. 1t is said he is about to
Join the directorial ranks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-07
|NEMSNOIBS9F
IE@y @DAISY DEAN KY

Cupid seems to be doing rush.
ing business this spring in the
film studies OF the coast. 1t is the
open season for film marriages as
well as for baseball l. would seem
by the looks Of the marriage IL
Cense reports. First there was
Doug and Mary. then Betty Bouton
and Arthur Jackson, and Louis
Weadlock, a scenario writer and
now comes the news that pretty
little Betty Blythe has gone and
done it.
Betty confesses that she has
been married since April II to Paul
Scardon, a director. At present
Miss Blythe is playing in the Lew
Cody picture and Mr.. Scardon is
directing over at the GOldwyn lot.
They are going to take honey
moon soon, however, and then they
will move into a new home in Hol-
lywood.
Miss Blythe, who confesses to q
years, was born in Los Angeles
and educated there. She was on
the speaking stage for three years
and has been in pictures since. The
word from the coast does not say
whether Mr.. Scardon fell in love
4 with Miss Betty's dark curls, olive
complexion or her big blue eyes.
but any one of those features would
be o worthy cause for having the
wedding bells ring out.
Mr.. Scardon is a native of Aus
tralia and had long stage career
with many of the leading actors OF
this country before he entered pic
lures. He directed "Arsine Lupin,"
SOLDIERS of Chance" and other
we'll known pictures.
We are telling you the answer to
this puzzle picture the first thing
because there would not be one fan
In a million who could guess that
the toothless old bag pictured is the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

WOMEN WANTED for general housework Call U. s. Employment Service,30 Fairfield Ave. No charge for service. G1eeL
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS

NOTICE-Carpenter repair work chimney, roofs repaired, clothes poles furnished, put up, sewers connected; ali kinds odd jobs. Lester & Finnegan. 137 Standard Ave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

WE CARRY COMPLETE LINE re- pairs to fit all makes stoves. fur naces. Wholesale. retail. Brldge- port Stove Repair, l715 Main. Bar mum 6727-4. T5alI~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
SCALES

types standard scales and trucks; also repairing. installing and adjusting scales of all kinds either large or small. Standard Scale and Supply Agency. 1S3 John St Phone Bar. 2277. A1Sll~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
TAXI SERVICE
TRUCKING AND STORAGE

OF ALL KINDS - Goods moved on short notice, both local and long distance; ashes and other rubbish removed promptly Fac tory trucking a speciality. Excava- ton work done by contract. Prom pt attention given to all orders. whether large or small. Call or write The Progressive Transfer Co.,. 945 Main St., Rooms 204 and 205- Tel. 2342 Barnum- B19aiI"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

MRS LEVY, readings 25c and soc.
 1152 Madison Ave
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
TIMES CLASSIFIED WANTS P2ee4S Ssf >Y1ss66ss 1 Bmm m ~ ~V %% %% ~ A ac

HELP wANTED-EEMALE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
AUTO PAINTING
ADJUSTMENTS

COUNTRY CLUB, Inc.-ItaI-
 ia and American restaurant Danc- ing and singing every evening; also Tnodations for 300 people. All foods in eeeSon. Brooklawn Ave, neaE euburnan Ave. Phone Barnum 2655.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
Houses For Sale Houses For Sale
FINE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY TWO FAMILY
 HOUSES

family in U
 
  A
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

HOUSES AND FARMS for sale within easy distance to the city; real bar gains. 731 Arctic St Open even fngS- P11tf~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

CLINTON REPAIR SHOP-we sell and repair bicycles, sewing ma etc. Entrance at SS0 Clinton Ave, near Fairfield ISaS"p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

FORD EXPERT - Chance to save money. Overhauling drive shaft, rear and complete without parts, $8. Taking up bearing, $6. Com pIete overhauIing car without parts, S25. Want to turn your Ford into a speed racer? See me for demon strations. All Ford owners needing repairs will be given perfect satis- faction here. Bennett, the man with reputation. Bennett's Garage, rear 293 Pequonpock St, Barnum 5919. D1Oall"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

VITTORIA ITALIAN AMERICAN RESTAURANT just opened. Fine dinners served in best manner
 Tables reserved for ladle:5- Cn1cken dinners a speciality. Antouia Cirillo and Edwardo Mess Ina, Props, 1894 Main St.. cor. Grand St. A14ail*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

TRACERs, experienced Apply by let- ter stating qualifications, eHpeTL1eHoes salary expected. P. O. Boz 157
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
HOTELS

GOLDEN HILL HOTEL. s5 Harrison St., Bridgeport Conn: up-to-dats service; steam heat; clean and sani- tary; electric lights; rates $1 and up; special rates by week. Newly remodeled; hot and cold water in each room; special rates to theatre people. Under new management
 '19G15a!i"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
RUBBER STAMPS

RUBBER STAMPS made by us arc reliable. We carry a complete line of stamps, supplies. ink pads, oaters rubber type. etc, The SchWerdtle Stamp O., Al Cannon St
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
HORSES.

HORSE AUCTION Sale and Exchange Stables. Auction every Wednesday o'clock Horses and autos sold on commission Pri- vate sales daily. If you want an Auctioneer call on us. Max Tabolo- witz. 746A Broad St. Tel. Noble sos IA ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

RARE OPPORTUNITY to purchase splendid lot near St. Vincent's Hos pital, one minute from Main St Good view of Long Island Sound For quick sale viii take $500. Tel ephone Barnum 6054-3. Room 105, Meigs Building R44aS~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
CASH REGISTERS.

WILL BUY OR EXCHANGE your old cash register for new one or computing scale, meat chopper. coffee cutter, sli9ng machine, meat case or refrigerator. Call or write The Bssonnette Store Fixture Co.,, 7S7 Main St. A2SaiI%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

UP-TO-DATE SAMPLE DRESSES and skirts for sale at 'haf price. If not found to suit we will make one to order. J. Fishelberg, 39 Fairfield Ave. Tel Barnum 231.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
RUGS.

RUGS not throw away or sell your old carpets; have them made into handsome new rugs. Fluff rugs made by us are reasonable and last for years That is why we sell so many. Bridgeport Rug CO, 122 George St. T12S~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
SERVICES OFFERED

WHY DISCARD your old furniture? We will repair and refinisn 1t to look like new. B. Nelson, Painter and Decorator, 551 State St. Noble 219 B1OaIl*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
AUTO REPAIRING

GARAGE pairing of every kind. Workmanship guaranteed. Service car for towing. Storage by month. ITO Thompson St. BarS mum 2396. A2Satl"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

ROOMS-1o4 Bank St., centrally located; single beds, dou- ble and single rooms; light house Keeping rooms; transients accom- modated. Enquire Stevenson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
CONFERENCES AND BUILDERS.

MULLINS 6 DEARBORN, carpenters and buiIders-Jobbing a specially; all work promptly attended to. Call 1888 Seaview Ave-. or phone Noble 305-2. S2SalI"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

ONE FORD TOURING CAR. Model 1919, demountable wheels, shock absorbers, A No 1 condition. One Studebaker, Model 1915, with six new shoes. Bargain sold at once. Boston Garage, $40 Boston Ave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

AUTO TRUCKING and furniture re- moving, local and long distance: rates reasonable. P. F. Miller. z4 Jones Ave. Barnuun 732S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

AUTO REPAIRING - Lowest rates. Electric systems a speciality. J. P. Lee, 335 River St Phone Noble 1163-3
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

PRESS heads bill heads, business cards. visiting cards only $2.50 thousand. Lowest prices in city. Drop postal. 221 Beach St. '19P2edss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

HAT CLEANING-Burke Hat Shop. Nj. F. Burke. Prop. Ladies and Mems Hats cleaned, trimmed ana reblocked to latesr styles; Is years experience in leading hat factories in Danbury and Dunlop's and Knox in Brooklyn. 1062 Broad St, at Eckler News Store. Phone Noble 1255-2. HlO al"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28
SERVICES OFFERED.

BLADE SHARPENING, cte. CoruA4
 Housatonic and North Ayes. U25aIIa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

CAIROPRACTOR- A. Tucker D. c. Office hours: to 1z a. na. 2 to p.m.; also Monday, Wednes day and Friday to g. 206-201 Liberty Building. Main and Rand Sts. Telephone LSaIia
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

DIR. ALICE L. FITCH. specialist, 40 State St.. cor. Courtland St. Onica hours: to 5 p. n. and by appoint uent P13tS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

SELL YOUR OLD CAR to Bridgeport Auto Wrecking Co.,, 1910 North Ave. Full line second hand parts and tires on hand Barnum 55S6-2-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

CURL WANTED for general house work. Apply 105 Brooklawn place: corner Brooklawn Ave. T12U
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-02-28

DEBTS COLLECTED - Notes. judg- ments, book accounts collected anywhere No collection, no charges; 27 years successful experi-
 ence. Personal calls on debtors. Local references. Write for terms, address P. O. Box IA. Bridgeport
New-York tribune., 1920-11-22
Propose Congress Create
e. S. Cornntrolier General

WASHINGTON. Nov. 21--Recom-
mendations to Congress for the crea-
ton Of an additional Office in the Fed
eral government-a Comptroller Cen
cral of tho United States-to super
wise the annual balance sheet Of the
nation are under consideration by Off
cials of the Treasury.
Discussing the hudgetary system in
his annual report to Secretary Houston,
Comptroller Warwick Of the Treasury
declared the best results would be OBJ
tanned by ccntralizing the activities of
d general accounting Office under a
comptroller general by means of a
loqal and administrative staff control
made up of the heads of the various ac~
counting departments as designed in
the budget bill passed by Congress at
It's last session but vetoed by President
Wilson.
1T is the relation of a budgetary
system to the practical administration
of affairs in the hands of the executive
branch of government" Comptroller
Warwick said, land it's character as a
ordinating influence between actual
administrat ton and the exercise by the
Legislature of its authority to appro-
pirate the public funds for administra-
tive purposes, that leads to the consid
Grafton of an independent accounting
system which, in its operation, must be
OF greater practical value in the pur-
pose of attaining efficiency in govern
ment than any mere budget form of
statement in itself"
New-York tribune., 1920-11-22

sebounded to 72.77 on Saturday. Twenty
railroad stocks declined from Gas to
56.65, after having slumped to 65.40
n Friday.
The main new factor in the situa-
.ion last week was the passing Of the
stringency rates for call money. Tow
ard the close of the week loans for
Stock Exchange purposes were avala-
bic at between and 6 per cent, in
stead Of the 9 and 10 per cent scale
vhich prevailed for nearly a month.
The change from the condition Of
, emergency strain WAS anticipated, and
was unable forthwith to check the de-
cline in security prices. At confer
ence Of the principal bankers of Wall
street the view was unanimously ex-
PRESSED that the financial situation was
fundamentally sound and that there
we're no visible "sore spots"
The atmosphere of gloom which ac-
mpanied the falling of security, grain
nd cotton prices to the lowest level
the year encouraged the production
Of rumors at q faster rate than ever
'e ore attained Many stories of an
overse nature pervLded the district.
d their falsity aroused responsible
'ankers and business men against the
/ condition which makes it possible to
circulate idle tales damaging 70 values
and to institutions with impunity. The
real cure of such an evil, which brings
reproach on Wall Street, lies in pre-
vention and this can best be attained
# the banks and industrial ;nstitu-
tlons pursue consistently q policy Of
tree publicity giving the public all
he facts to which they are entitled.
II the folk knew that such frankness 8
vas always to be expected, the self
seekers who concoct untrue stories
about the solvcncy Of corporations and
individuals In order to make profit for
themselves would chant their songs Of
adversity without winning the ears
even of the most gullibe.
Drastic liquidation in securities and
IN commodities has hepun TO be reflect
ed in the general credit situation.
there are signs on the financial horizon
Of the beginning OF an accumulation
of money in banks in the interior of
the country. Here is to be seen the
first tangible evidence of the wide
spread process of dehation. Where
loans have been paid off there Is no dis
position on the part Of business to bor-
row, excepting in cases of prime ncces-
slty. This is tendency which is like
~ to become much more pronounced as
the weeks pass by and as deflation pro
ceeds. One OF the refexes of this was
seen in Wall Street last week, when two
or three of the largest lending institu-
tions offered time money for stock
market purposes ut per cent. This
was money from the interior, which
country banks were seeking to place
here for from three to nine months
Other interior banks bought actively
of commercial paper, and in one case 9
large block Of prime bills was taken
on ia per cent basis. In tho matter
Of the Offering of time none for stock
market purposes it is significant that
the banks snol,d want to lend 6xca
date funds for such long periods. II
New-York tribune., 1920-11-22
Transactions Last Week i'm Listed Stocks
Summary of Stock Exchange Dealings

(Copyright. 1919 New York Tribune 1no.)
New-York tribune., 1920-11-22
Form Stock Exchange Firm

6eorge r. Barstow jr., member Of
the New York Stock Exchange and of
the firm of Kean, Taylor g. Co.; II. c.
Conk ing, former manager of the bond
department of the same firm, and Seth
5. Spencer jr., formerly New York part
ner of 0 OBrian, Potter & Co, whose
main Office is in Buffalo, are forming a
New York Stock Exchange firm under
the name of Barstow g. Co., with Offices
al ENch' 'nge Place, to start business
on December
New-York tribune., 1920-11-22

was certainly marked departure from
the policy Of lending institutions over
period Of many months 1t indicated
that the bankers looked for lower in
terest rates. Moreover, the refusal Of
most brokers to accept the terms Of
fered on time loans was also indicative
Of confidence in an easier money posi-
tion. At the Stock Exchange call
money was freely offered at s per cent
during the week. The demand for ac-
commodation. as Is usually the case in
falling market, was not largo.
With the whole world more or less
shaken by the effects Of the after-war
liquidation, it is not surprising that
the principal foreign exchanges should
continue in an unsettled state. Reports
from Europe, from South America,
from Australia and from the Far East
all tell Of fall in commodity prices
that has disrupted business and de-
moralized finance. Conditions In South
America are reflected in the huge
premium on . the American dollar In
those markets. The European ex-
changes last week pursued a somewhat
less erratic course. In the case of
sterling there was a striking recovery
from the break of the preceding week,
with the rate on London getting at one
time fully Is cents above the recent
low level. The other exchanges acted
better. though they were all plainly
suffering from the many and conflicting
influences which are unsettling the in
ternational markets.
Much new corporate financing has
been deferred because of the insta-
bilit of the markets. Although react
ing slightly, the bond market has re-
sisted the forces making for Declines
but the demand for investment securi-
ties has temporarily withcred because
of the prevalence Of fear and uncer-
tainty regarding the commercial out
look. Despite this temporary setback
high grade bonds, it seems certain, will
benefit from q deflation Of commodity
prices, which will place more purchas-
ing power in the dollar.
IN another column, The Tribune pre-
scnts to-day the first Of q series Of
Monday morning cables on the British
and Continental financing situation
from Hartley Withers, editor of The
Economist and perhaps the most dis
tineuished financial writer in London
Although granting that the European
economic situation is almost desper-
ate, Mr.. Withcrs stresses & group of
factors that are making for a slight
! improvement, He perceives symptoms
Of beginning of return to financial
sanity abroad When the Old World
begins definitely to see it's way out of
its perplexing after the war problems
the return to universal stability will
be al hand.
New-York tribune., 1920-11-22
Finance and Trade
Developments of the Week
and Their Bearing ON
the Outlook

Those venturesome individuals who
hailed the prevailing stock prices of a
week ago as rock bottom revealed
themselves as incompetent biologists.
Events since that time have exploded
many of the theories deduced from
elusive charts. The capacity of the
average price of industrial stocks for
going lower was underestimated by
many spectators, and the wisdom of
the admission that it is not feasible to
dogmatise as to whether declines in
security quotations have discounted in
full the effects Of defation in industry
until 1t is known precisely how far
the readjustment in trade will CO.
The descent of stock prices in the
aast week was remarkable for its We
locity. Each days trading resembled
a session of the excited bull market
period Of 1919 turned upside down.
Since Election Day there has been an
uninterrupted series of inverted bull
markets, with profits only for the
bears. In the last week, according to
The Tribune averages, thirty repre-
sentative industrial stocks declined
rom 1888 to 1908 on Friday. and then
ebounded to 72.77 on Saturday. Twenty
abroad stocks declined from 67.45 to
66.65, after having slumped to 65.40
n Friday.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-24
RISEN MILK
PRICEDELAYED
Increases Slated for Septem-
Der May Wait Another
Month.

Information received yesterday
by DR.. William c. Fowler, health
officer, from Maryland dairymen,
indicates that the proposed rise in
milk prices scheduled for Septem-
Der l may be postponed until Octo-
Der l, in accordance with the re-
quest of the District Health De-
partment.
DR.. Fowler recently told the
dairymen there was a great surplus
of milk at the present time and an
increase was unnecessary before
october l. Several replies to the
letter have been received and all
indicate that the dairymen CO.
operate to postpone the price boost.
DR.. Fowler yesterday sent a let
ter to Daniel A. Slaughter, presi-
dent of the Maryland and Virginia
Milk Producers Association, sub
stantially the same as. that sent
Maryland dairymen. Milk now is
retailing at 16 and II cents a quart
and probably will go to Is cents
for the winter.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-24
ARMY PLANS
BIG MEATSALE
Record to Be Broken by
Disposal of Canned
Product.

The War Department announced
yesterday, through the director Of
sales, the beginning of the biggest
sale of canned meats ever known.
Although the cost of canned food
stuffs has advanced nearly 500 per
cent in the last seven years, the
army surplus mats to be sold will
be distributed at figures below even
prewar prices.
Through the cooperation of thou
sands of wholesale and retail deal
ers more than $4,000 postmasters.
5000 bankers and mayors in virtual
ly every city and town in the coun-
try. many million dollars, worth of
canned corned beef, corned beef hash,
hash. roast beef and bacon will be
sold to the American public.
The meats are for domestic con-
sumption exclusively. and the cam
paign will reach every section of the
country.
The Washington herald., 1920-08-24
CHILD MALADY
CAUSES ALARM
Whooping Cough Brings
Warning by D. c. Health
Officer.

Washington's whooping cough cpl
demic has reached a serious stage,
according to DR.. William C. Fowler,
District health officer. He announced
yesterday that recent increases in
cases here, which now number SIS,
had alarmed the department, and
stringent measures might have to be
taken by health officials to curb the
contagion before cold weather.
"Wh6oping cough is more serious
than many of the ntagious dis
eases and has caused more deaths in
Washington than scarlet fever in the
last three years." DIR. Fowler said.
May Prosecute Parents.
He explained that summer cases
of the disease are not so serious be-
cause of the ability Of children to
gain outdoor exercise, but that cases
occurring in winter were often fatal
and led to complications which often
left the diseased in a weakened con-
dition.
We have asked that a warrant
be sworn out against the father Of
a child supposed to be suffering
froms whooping cough who was
found playing with other children,
and we are going to continue ou,
campaign Of prosecution OF all vio-
latiOns reported, for the present con-
ditiOn of affairs is very alarming"
DR.. Fowler said yesterday.
Deaths Last Year As.
There were eighteen deaths from
whooping cough in the District in
the fiscal year ended June 80, 1918,
against eight deaths from scarlet
fever. FOrty-eight deaths from
whooping cough were reported IN
1919 and sixteen deaths from scarlet
fever were reported the same year
In the year ended June 80. 1920. nine
teen deaths from whooping cough
were reported, against three deaths
from scarlet fever.