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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
Y. M. G.. A. MEMBERS
TO HAVE INSIGNIA
FOR MAY l PARADE

Y. NJ. c. A. representatives who
lake part in the America Day.
parade Saturday will march under
a new banner made for the event
and will wear armbands, 1000 of
which have been ordered.
o. J. Stirratt, general secretary,
has sent out letters urging partici-
patton in the parade, in which he
says: There is no organization
that stands for Americanism, pure
and simple, more zealously than
does the Y. NJ. c. A. The May day
celebration is being arranged as a
tremendous demonstration of pa
triotism, and it is earnestly desired
that the Y. NJ. c. A. be largely rep
resented.
Not only members of the associa-
ton. but those affiliated with
churches not represented by spe-
cial groups. and any others who de-
sire are cordially invited to march
under the Y. NJ. c. A. banner. They
are asked to assemble at the asso-
citation building promptly at
O'Clock on Saturday afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
LEAN FISH YEAR
TO BOOST PRICES,
COAST MEN CLAIM
tBy United Press.)


San Francisco. April 2S.-Would-
be reducers of the H. c. L. are run
ming in circles because salmon run
in cycles. Reports today from
fishing centers along the western
coast were that this is to be q
lean year for fishermen. The trans
lation was that fish will cost more.
State Commissioner L. H. OAR
win of Washington, said today:
This is the small year in the SAL
mon cycle. l understand Gamer
les will pay an increase of " to 1
cent per pound. In addition our
fish stock is being depleted"
In Portland, Ore, it was reported
that schooner owners found it diff
ficult to man their fishing fleets
and that the boats for this reason
came In with small catches. Hall
but and salmon were reported alb
normally high.
In San Francisco retail prices
showed salmon selling at 10 cents
more per pound than in 1918. The
retail price was 30 cents.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
REAL TORS BACK
CITY PLANNING


Resolutions endorsing the work
Of the city planning commission
were passed by members Of the
Rock Island real estate board at
their meeting at the Rock Island
club this noon. The resolutions.
signed by T. B. Reidy. president Of
the board, and j. B. Eckhart, secre-
tary, will be sent at once to ". A.
Rosenfield, chairman Of the city
planning commission.
The resolutions read: Believing
that the city planning commission
will be Of gIleat benefit to the city
Of Rock Island and citizens thereof:
Therefore be it resolved by this
board, That We endorse their efforts
and hereby tender to them our sup
port and assistance in any move
ment for the Development and
identification of this city"
The board also endorsed all plans
for the America day" parade next
Saturday. Because the majority OF
the members had promised to
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
AFFuNITY'S SPIRIT
HELD MANS LOVE;
WIFE is DIVORCED

Chicago. April 29.-Mrs. Lillian
P. Clayton had a divorce decree to-
day because her husband wrote her
from the Pacific coast that he had
an affinity in the spirit world. from
whom he received love messages.
Mrs. Clayton charged that her
husband. Robert C. Clayton, eloped
to Seattle with the. wife of yelling
ton Glover, his best friend, in 1918,
while Mrs. Clayton was at her par
ents' home in Portage, Wis
Mrs. Glover died recently, Clay
ton wrote. He informed Mrs. Clay
ton that he could not return to her,
as he received daily messages Of
love" from Mrs. Glover, according
to letters introduced as evidence.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
HILLSDAL.E

Hillsdale, April 27.-Mrs A. A.
Johnson and children of De Wrie-
der, La, made a 10-days' stay at
the John Ekholm home. Mrs.
Johnson is sister in-law of Mrs.
Ekholm and she and the children
were enroute to Oklahoma where
they will make their home.
DR.. ]. T. Jones. presiding elder
of Rock Island district conference,
met with the pastor, Rev. F. D.
Meme and the church board of
trustees on Friday evening for the
purpose of discussing the new
church proposition. Outlines of
plans were submitted and general
discussion as to ways and means
of building a $4,000 edifice at this
place. Details as to building and
site plans are not yet under way to
make any definite statement re-
garding same. Nearly 10000 is
obtainable already and the PROPOSE
ton is as yet in its infancy.
Mahl Dahmer has purchased the
John Ekholm store building at JOS
lin and will engage in the general
store and implement business in
the near future.
The Hillsdale community league
were very Hospitality entertained
last Friday evening by members OF
Coe town league, Mrs. Anthony
Filmer as hostess. Some forty la
dies spenta most enjoyable even
ing at rock and dancing to victrola
music. In the midst of the social
diversions was marshmal,ow
toast to the tune of a huge crack
ing log-fire in the open air, and
before adjourning very fine refresh.
ments were served by the enter.
tanning league. Everyone left feel.
ing they had spent most delight
full evening.
Mrs. Rachel Kempster was de.
lightfully remembered on her seth
birthday anniversary. April %, BY
her many friends. She was recip.
lent of a post card shower by GU,
Of town friends. a profusion of cut
flowers and house plants; also
three fine birthday cakes. besides
! handkerchiefs, stationery and-num.
erous other gifts. Several caller.
were seen going to and from the
house all day. May each succeed.
ing one be as happy as the las,
birthday.
Mrs. Sumner Crissey visited il
/! Galesburg all last week, returning
Friday evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
FISHER SHORTAGE
THREATENS SUPPLY
OF DEEP SEA FOOD

Chicago. April Is. UNITED
Press.)--Struggling to hold its own
against the rising tide Of high
prices, deep sea food was at the
height Of its popularity in the in
terror today.
Sea food sold here today for ap-
proximately Is per cent more than
it did a year ago.
Fish dealers say this increase
was caused by shortage of fish
ermen.
Deep sea fishermen won't work
for the wages offered and even if
they could get what they wanted
they wouldn't work." said whole
sale fob merchant. They take
good paying jobs in the cities in
preference to their hazardous task
Of dragging up fish from the ocean
in stormy weather..
Consumption of fish has increas-
ed throughout the country, due to
meatless days during the war. deal
ers here said.
Rod and line experts are plan
ming heavy drive this summer
against high meat prices.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
GRADS ARRANGE
DINNER DANCE
HieA School Alumni Arrange An.
nual Neeting-Noninate CaA.
ailstes Tor Election.

A dinner dance at the Masonic
temple beginning at $50 p. m. Ffd-
day, June Is, has been arranged BY
the executive committee and ON
GERS of the Rock Island High School
Alumni association as the annual
get-togethsr Of the grads and re-
ception in honor Of the class OF
1920. wrixon's orchestra has been
engaged to dispense the music for
the occasion, further details of the
evenings program to be arranged
at another meeting Of the officers
of the association Wednesday, May
5.
The annual meeting of the alum
nj is being held at later date than
usual this year, in order that mem
bers of the association attending
colleges and universities, which do
not complete the years term until
later than the high school gradua-
ton week, may have the opportu-
nifty of attending. The dinner
dance entertainment is also novel
plan of the officers which is meet
ing with ready approval by the
membership.
Appoint Temporary Secretary.
William B. Schroeder, II. was ap-
pointed secretary of the association
by President Dan X. Brennan to
complete the term of Office of Miss
Dorothy Peasants, who is out OF
the city. Miss Helen Marshall. IA
is compiling a complete loose-leaf
directory of the high school grad.
uates.' a task which was started
by Harry B. Lyford and left in.
complete when he left to attend the
University Of Wisconsin.
The annual election of officers
of the association will be held al
the meeting. June Is. Two tickets
were nominated by the officers las
night as follows:
Ballot No. 1.
President-Paul Dahlen, II.
Vice president-Will Stewart, 30
Secretary for two yea1s-Mis'
Elizabeth Sperry, IA.
Treasurer-Frank Wilcher, II.
Executive committee - Arthur
, Dodson, 10, chairman; Mrs. Thorn
as Cannon, '09, DR.. Harry Frey, '09
Sarah Wakefield, 10, and Chariot,
Huesing, Is.
Ballot No. 3.
! President--G. Will Roth, 06.
Vice president - Miss Heller
Moore. 20.
Secretary-Miss Agnes Johnson
II.
TreaSurer-Miss Natalie Ash. 70
Executive committee-Will Schro
der, IL, chairman; Miss Tnekl,
Heimbeck, II, Miss Fac Hanna, Is
Ray Walker, II and Elizabeth Bry
an, Is.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28

march with contingents fron ~
organizations with which fhs, 81
amliafed. it was decided thst n.
board will not be represeuted =. =
sroup in the parade. In h,s..
events Of this nature the raj ss
tate men will appear As 4 srcn, ss :.
was decided.
Routine business oceun,sa !
greater part of the meeting tos -
no special speaker being nrss.s.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
APPROVE SALE OF
POWER TO MILAN
lSnecial 10 Thu Arrns

Springfield, ILL.,, April 2S.-The
state public utilities commission is
sued an order today approving the
contract for the sale by the Peo-
pies Power company to the Illinois
Northern Utilities company of Dix
on of power for electric lighting
and power at Milan.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
POSTPONE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE MEET
UNTIL FRIDAY NOON

The committee OF members of
the Rock Island Chamber Of Com
merce chosen to form plans for the
membership campaign and for re-
organization Of the body postponed
their meeting which was to have
been held last night A meeting is
called for Friday noon It the Rock
Island .cluh
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
AVERAGE LIVING
COST UP Z PER chr

Boston. April .s.-The av.....
cost Of living for American 49,
earners advanced Z per cent Z
tween November, 1918. and Na,.s
1920, said q report of the natios.,
industrial conference board
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28

asked for night work under the old
agreement.
Trying to Avert Strike.
Mr.. Burns said that the old agree
ment expires at midnight Friday
and that he will call out all bakers
in shops that have not signed up
by that time. However, he said
that the union will begin tomorrow
signing up with shops that are said
to be in favor of the mems stand
He estimated that at least so pei
cent of the shops will sign the
agreement.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
HARD COAL MINERS
SPURN NEW OFFER

New York, April 2S.-The sensr,,
scale committee of the anthraci,.
mine workers rejected the counts,
offer Of the operators covering wa,s
demands.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
FIVE MORE HUNGER
STRIKERS LET on

London. April 2S.--Five mc,,
hunger strikers were released fron
Wormwood-Scrubba prison.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
Obituary
Mrs. +. s. Emery.

Mrs. F. S. Emery, Sc years old,
a resident of this city for the last
rs years, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. R. c. Benson of 1902
Nineteenth street at 5 o'clock this
|morning. Her death was due to the
infirmities of old age.
Mrs. Emery was born in Vermont
and was married there to Mr.. En-
cry at the age of Is. The young
couple went to Kansas to make
their home, later coming to Morri-
son, Ill, where they resided for
As years before coming here. Flu
neral services will be held in Nor
rison, the time to be announced
later.
In addition of Mrs. Benson of this
city, Mrs. Emery is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. c. E. Booker and
Mrs. L. S. Chandler of Clay Center,
Kan, and four sons, Clarence of
Formoso, Kan; j. B. Emery, L. G..
Emery and c. Frank Emery all of
Graybull, Wyo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
WHY NOT RITy

The genuine ABRAHAM'S Pecan
Roll and cut in slices to suit you.
The cheapest in the end, quality
considered.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
SAVE ENOUGH

On your season shoes to buy pair
OF rubbers for this rainy weather.
Bert's Boot Shon
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-28
Franklin Baum.

Franklin Baum, SO years old, died
at St. Anthony's hospital at $3.50
this morning from infirmaties of
age. He was taken to the hos
pital Sunday morning, from his
home, 1913 Ninth street. Funeral
announcements will be made later
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-28
BRIDGEPORT VETS TO ATTEND NEW
 HAVEN AFFAIR

Raymond ". Harris Post No. 145. Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Yankee Division have accepted an in vitation to b% present in force at the Grand Masquerade Ball of the Allies for the benefit of Italian War Or phans to be held in New Haven, Feb ruary SF9 at s P. NJ. At a meeting of the committees last night held in New Haven, Mrs. S. 2. Poi informed the Brtd geport delegates that a band would meet the delegation rom this city at the R. R. Station and escort them to Convention Hall in New Haven.
 Every soldier in Bridgeport is urged to go and be in uniform. It is TO- ouested that all Veterans desiring to go will send their names in or notify either the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the Lyric Theatre or the Yankee Division at 1o87 Broad Street on or before F. M, Friday night. The only expenses will be admission of S1.00 and railroad fare.
 Due to the fact that Mrs. Poli has done great deal for local Veterans. it is desired that in order to show ap- preciation of her efforts in our be- half. every Veteran and any ladies h? desires to take, turn his name in. The train leaves Bridgeport at 7:31 p. m. Tuesday evening, February 3rd, 1920 Special arrangements have been { made for their entertainm ent while in i New Haven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-28
ORGANIZATIONS IS
 AGAINST 6 HOUR
 DAY FOR MINERS

Paris, Jan. 27-Germany had a spokesman at today's session of the International Labor organization when Carl Rudolph Legien, President of the German Federation of Trades Unions and delegate of German Workers, addressed the meeting. Herr Legien. who had not taken exception to a single decision reached during the day, following the majority in each vote, declared the economic situation of the world had convinced him that a six hour day for miners should not be declared at present if it would decrease production.
 "It would be premature to give my impressions of the work done by the peace conference at this time,'' he said, t'but I feel confident a great step has been made in dealing with the welfare of workers. I have come here with the firm intention to col 1aborate with my colleag gues on the international bureau. No matter to what nationalities they belong, I wish to give them my hearty support. am not here as a German delegate, but as a delegate of the International Workers Unions, and am looking at questions, not from a German, but an international point of view.
 T had intended to make reserva- tions relative to the eight hour day concerning miners in Germany, who are demanding a six hour work per iod, but I have refrained. Coal is a vital question to the world at present, and if a six hour day cannot be granted without decreasing produc- ton, I am against it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-28

In Jan, 1893, he went to England to study the theory of shipbuildlng. Three English ships were sent to fetch him, and he was honorably re- ceived by King William, but his wish was to remain in England as pri- vate gentleman. Aa large house was hired for him and his suite in Buck ingham street in the Adelphi, looking oIi the Thames.
 But it was at Deptford backyard that the Car of Russia was especially interested. He removed to a house which is still standing close to the dockyard. He employed every minute of daylight in the yard, or in collect ing information with regard to naval architecture; himself worked in a boat on the Thames; thus, said he, q can teach others to be a helms man.
 In the evenings the Czar who was A. hard drinker resorted with some of his suite to a pub1ic-house close to Tower Hill. to smoke their pipes and drink beer and brandy. Peter the Great was known to have drunk a pint of brandy and a bottle of sherry for his morning draught; and after dinner bottles of sack.
 An amusing scene took place when he insisted on visiting Westminster
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-28
PETER THE GREAT IN ENGLAND.

Peter the Great of Russia, deserv- edIy named "The Great, died on this date in 1725.
 He was an extraordinary creature. Without education himself he was a promoter of literature, arts and sciences; full of contradictteAs, he was consistent in all that he under took
 Says VoItaire: He was himself a savage, and gave polish to his people;
 he was ignorant of the art of war, and taught his people the art of war; from the sight of 9 small boat on the river Moskwa, he erected a powerful fleet; he made himself an expert shipwright, a sailor, a pilot, a com mander; he changed the manners. customs and laws os the Russians; he lives in their memory as the father of his country"
 His taste for everything connected with ships and navigation amounted to a passion. He resolved to visit the countries of Western Europe to learn how to better his barbarous subjects. He went first to Saarda, in Holland. and there worked as 9 common ship wright under the name of Pieter imnerman. The Czar of all the Russians rose at dawn, boiled his own pot. and received wages like his fel-
 low laborerS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-28
FREE TO ASTHMA SUFFERERS
A New Home Method That Anyone Can Use Without Discomfort OF Loss
 of Time.

We have a new method that con- trols Asthma, and we want you to try it at our expense No matter whether your case is of long standing or re- cent development, whether it is pres ent as occasional or chronic Asthma, you should 1end for a free trial of our method. No matter in what cii- mate you live, no matter what your age or occupation, if you are troubled with asthma, our method should re- Heve you promptly.
 We especially want to send it to those apparently hopeless cases, where all forms of inha1ers, doucnes, opium preparations. fumes. patent smokes" etc, have failed. We want to show everyone at our expense, that this new method is designed to end all difficult breathing. all wheexing, and all those terrible paroxys1ns at once.
 This free offer is too important to neglect single day. Write now srd begin the method at once. Send nc money. Simply mail coupon below. Do it Today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-28
AMERICAN TUBE EMPL0YES ARE TO
 HAVE RESTAURANT
Dancing and Boxing Fix hibition To Be Enjoyed
 Also.

Plans are well under way at the plant of the American Tube & Stamp ing Co. for an up-to-date model res taurant for employees, a separate room in which dancing may be enjoyed and boxing exhibitions among the men of
 the plant staged. Already a company paper has been established at the plant, appearing now once month but in a short time to come out week ly. A prize has been offered to the emp1oye who suggests the best name for the paper.
 T1. L. Farra, personnel superintend-
 ent of the plant, has direct supervision of the plans for the restaurant and
 will also have direct charge of the other features of the plan. MT. Farra stated yesterday while these plans ] have not yet been fully completed it
 has already been decided to build a restaurant enIbodying the features mentioned above.
 A large photograph will be installed in room adjoining the restaurant
 and every noon when employees finish
 their lunch those who care to do so
 may enjoy dancing. Boxing exhfbi-
 tions between different members of
 the employees will also be staged from
 time to time, these contests not being
 limited to certain participants but in
 a measure free for a1l.''
 The restaurant and it's acompanying
 features is an innovation at the Amer
 ican Tube & Stamping plant and are
 strictly in line with the latest ideas ot
 large manufacturing plants through
 out the coutnry which are endeavor- ing in every way possible to make more pleasant and enjoyable the lives ! of those in their employ. MT. Farra | weeks the plan would probably be functioning completely.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-28
BETTER THAN CALOMEL.
Thousands Have Discovered Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets
 are a Harmless Substitute

Dr. Edwards Olive Tabiets--tflc sub stitute for calomel-are mild but sure laxative, and their effect on the liver is almost instantaneous. These little olive colored tablets are the result of Dr. Edwards determination not to treat liver and bowel complaints with calomei.
 The pleasant little tablets do the good that calomel does, but have no teeth like strong liquids or calomeI. They take hold of the trouble and quickly correct it. Why cure the liver at the expense of the teeth? CalomeI sometimes plays havoc with the gums. So do strong liquids. It is best not to take calomel. Let Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets take it's place.
 Headaches. ''dullness' and that lazy feeling come from constipation and a disordered liver. Take Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets when you feel ''logy" and heavy" They clear" clouded brain and "perk up" the spirits. 10c and 25c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-28
C)e D D Re0d CO
 RaAnAEaa19 k2zH

Hall in term time. He asked: 'tWho are all these busy people in black gowns and flowing wigs?'' "They are lawyers, sir Lawyers'!" eX claimed Peter the Great, "why, have but one in my whole dominion, and I believe I shall hang him the mo- ment I get home" z
 The Czar was so intensely fond of mechanism that before he left Eng land he could take a watch to pieces and put it together again
 Where are the crown jewels of your realm You had the greatest diamond in the round earth, the Orloff Dia- mond whih graced the handle of your sceptre. Where is it reposing today ? At the bottom of the Neva? And where is the Russian Crown? In the lumber heap? Where is the gorgeous gallery of pictures, called 'The Her mftage,'' that contained some of the genms of old masters, never to be replaced? Did it all have to go by the deck, Peter the Great, to usher in '.Greater'' condition,-the equal ization of wealth, the giving of some of your vast acres to starving men Revolutions are born from evolution in the human mind.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-28
PUT CREAM TN NOSE
 AND STOP CATARRH Tells How to Open C1ogged Nos triis and End Head Colds.

You feel fine in few moments. Your cold in head or catarrh will be gone. Your clogged nostrils will open The air passages of your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No more du1Iness, headache; no hawking, snuflings mucous discharges or dry ness; no struggling for breath at night.
 Tell your druggist you want small bottle of E1y's Cream Balm. Apply a little of this fragrant, antiseptic cream in your nostri1s, let it penetrate through every air passage of the head soothe and heal the swollen, infiamed mucous membrane, and relief comes instantly.
 It is just what every cold and ca- tarrh sufferer needs. Don't stay stuff ed-up and rniserab1e.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-28
Midwinter

Often a dull time of frost and snow, of unpleasant walking on city pavements, Of dreary, cloudy skies, of sleet and biting winds.
 Most of us have a habit of looking ahead and planning for the weeks to come. Just now we are all thinking of spring, anticipating pussy willows, alder tassels and bluebirds. Also thinking of any improvement that can be made in the home. New chairs, bookcases, (there are the Christmas books not yet in order), a sewing table or cabinet for new music.
 The Read House is a good place to get ideas, and a most interesting place to spend a leisure hour.