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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-02
POLITICS AND THE HOUSEWIFE.
How World Questions Affect the Cost
of Living.

of Living.
what have ! to do with wars be-
tween Russia and Poland! Wha are
the CZeeho Slovaks, where is Teschen,
and what does il matter to me what
becomes of it," Such are the ques-
lions rather impatiently asked by tile
average man, and perhaps still more
the average woman. They think that
politics, like charity, should begin at
home, and when the discussion wan
ders of 10 foreign parts they feel JUS
titled in returning to the undisturbed
contemplation OF the news from Ep-
som or Old Trafford. What have they
to do with bolsheviks2 II they wish
for plain answer they cannot do
better than study Mr.. Gosling's speech
to the transport workers at South
ampton.
The prime concern of the housewife
to-day is TO get necessaries at sorae-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-02
EAST BROOKFIELD

Services Sunday at p. m. Topic.
.sThe Roots and the Responsibilities OF
Freedom" Patriotic sermon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-02

use OF Russian materials and German
skilled workmanship. - Manchester
Guardian.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-02
Notice

Regular meeting of Modern Wood
men at : O'Clock Friday, July ?.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Polish4r 20 run small machine
and 10 do hand polishing steady JOB
c. L o'Clair Granite Works, WATERBURY.
asts
WANTED-For a month. in Barre, furnished
Sat o. house Of or furnished rooms for
light housek eeping telephone hontpelser col.
WANTED compressor man and
boxer: MArtinson Estate Co eSts
WANTED TO .RElT-Coftzre AZ some pond
not far from Barre for Sunday and Ncn-
Day tel- s7l-W- ssu
WANTED-ThreE building cutt-rs ard 2
rrorausutzl cutters Mcdaniel & Sons.
Inc. Circls street $50
WANTED-Elsvztor boz for TIE Mis- hlcck /;
srply 70 MrAuhter & Ksut Aldrieh hicck (:
NiiCE Bipck Co. tsts
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23

Hents Of the Rock Island arsenal
to other cities. also til reduction
of activities in the. remaining de-
paftments to . Considerable de-
gree.
And whereas the Rock Island
arsenal IL the nations greates1
manufacturing arsenal, the devel-
opment Of which has cost the gov
eminent more than $zSe. 00o. 00e: It's
factory buildings being equipped
with practically all new aud up-to-
date machinery OF the value Of APP
proximately $50. 900 goo; employing
approximately 5000 workmen who
with their families are located in
the tri-cities;
And whereas the people Of this
community are . unit on the prop
osition that it is to the financial
and military welfare and interests
Of this government to keep the diff
ferent departments or units at this
plant intact and permit same to re-
main here.
And whereas We believe the pres
ent administration at the arsenal
possess q wonderful organization,
and should this nation become in
volved in any difficulty in the fu-
ture, We would have an equipment
and organization in one compact
plant that would be wonderfully
more efficient than to have the diff
ferent units and departments scat
tered throughout the country.
Therefore be it resolved that the
city council Of the city Of Rock Is
land in regular session assembled
do most strenuously protest against
the removal OF any Of the depart
ments comprising the arsenal plant
and do most strongly protest
against any material reduction in
the employment Of labor in the
:, various departments OF the arsenal
And be it further resolved that
copies Of this resolution be sent
to Congressman Hull of Iowa, Con-
| gresham Graham Of Illinois, SEN
ators Kenyon and Cummins OF Iowa
and Senators Mccormick and Sher-
man OF Illinois.
Mayor Schriver offered the fol-
lowing resolution which on his mo-
ton was carried BY unanimous
vote:
Whereas it has come to the
knowledge OF the city council OF the
city Of Rock Island that Secretary
Of War Baker is considering the
removal of certain departments
from the Rock Island arsenal to
other cities;
And whereas the present develop
ment and maintenance Of the Rock
Island arsenal holds great store for
the future of the entire community
Therefore be 1t resolved that we
request all organizations in this
community, fraternal, civic, com
mercial and otherwise, who have
civic pride and interest in this
community to send protests Of the
strongest nature to the administra.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23
Man Loses Hone.

For 10 years I suffered severely
from stomach trouble. The doctors
said l had cancer of the stomach
and nothing would do but an op-
GRAFTON. l took my last round Of
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy two and
half years ago. Since then l sleep
we'll. eat what l want and feel fine. :"
1t is a simple, harmless prepare
ton that removes the catarrhal mu-
Gus from the intestinal tract and al
lays the Inflammation which causes
practically all stomach, liver and
intestinal ailments, including ap-
pendicitis. One dose will convince
or money refunded. Bengston s
drug store, Davenport, Rock Island,
Moline and druggists everywhere
(Adv.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23
Today's Events

st. Georges day, dedicated to
Englands patron saint.
Shakespeare day, the annivers-
ary Of the birth Of the immortal
bard Of Avon.
The Seth birthday of former Sen
ator Chauncey H. Depew of New
York is to be celebrated tonight
with a dinner to be given by Mrs,
Depew
The annual convention of the Pa
cifc Northwest association of
Building Owners and Managers
meets at Seattle today for 2-day
session.
Prof. David Todd, astronomer of
Amherst college. announced his
intention to make balloon ascen-
sion at Fort Omaha today to sig
nal the planet Mars.
General primaries are held in
Montana today for the choice Of
delegates to the national conven-
tons and the expression Of prefer
enee in the matter OF presidential
candidates.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23
slayer WATTS
7 YEARS FOR
LIFE VERDICT

rr,nkfort, Ky.-Two years and .
~ n torment have been ended
y - CHARLES Douthitt, whose death
ss.tsnce has been commuted by
cc,srnor Morrow to life imprison-
- The communication revealed
. rnrious quirk in ofncial quarters
- fUryetfulness, inattention' or
Adncltnation to sign a death war
rant
Meanwhile, for 81 months Douth-
y. convicted in Lyon county of
rsIIing Virgil Sims, waited in
sne.th Row" at Eddyville state
.rison, while three successive gov
.s.nms failed to fix date for his
execution. During this time Douth-
N has seen eight men pass his cell
N the electric chair.
from the narrow confines of his
call, Douthitt, who has just reached
Nh majority, heard the Sizing OF
the electric current that has
,corched out lives of murderers.
rear Of madness appalled, him. He
bssxed visitors to intercede with
the governor.
Governor Stanley was in office
vhen Douthitt entered Death
Row" He was succeeded by Gov
amor Black when he went to the
United States senate. Both Off
Gals failed to fix date for exc
cution. Governor Morrow, sue
reeding Black. also failed to fix
date but instead committed the
sentence to life Imprisonment.
Douthitt's mother, spurred by the
knowledge that her offspring had
borne a punishment beside which
he had said electrocution seemed
tame, and newspaper men begged
Governor Morrow for action in the
prisoners behalf.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23

ton 1t Washington against the re-
noval Of any department or de-
payments from the arsenal and
against any material reduction in
the employment Of labor on the ar
senal and that this resolution be
given the widest publicity possible
through the press.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23

$1sAVo.VS
Commissioner WITCH offered
resolution that the plat of Maurus
addition to Rock Island, ILL.,, be
accepted and adopted Carried by
unanimous vote.
Commissioner Murrin offered
resolution that the contract for
grading, the north end of Douglas
park be awarded to Henry Roggen-
kamp as per his bid. he being the
lowest bidder. Carried by unani-
nous vote
Mayor Schriver offered the fol-
loving resolution which on his mo-
ton was carried by unanimous
vote:
Whereas it has come to the at
tention Of the citizens of this CON-
muni.y that the administration at
Washington is considering the re-
moval of certain units or depart
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23
Municipal Matters
regular Meeting HeIl Arm 5, l,eo.

Regular Meeting Held April 5, 1870.
City Council Chamber, Rock Is
land. Ill, April 5, 1890. The City
Council met IN regular, session At /;
O'Clock p. m. Mayor Schriver and
all commissioners present.
The minutes OF the regular meet
ing held March -. 1920, were read
and approved.
Commissioner Rudgren submitted
the following weekly pay roll for
week ending April 3, 1920, which
on his motion was allowed by
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23
OUR SALES

on Abraham's Pecan Rolls are in
creasing so fast that We really re-
gret the time is coming when we
have to discontinue them on ac-
count of heat.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23

Black Hawk Electric COM
naay ................... 200
noDert Sennett, Jr.. 1s7. Is
Sentrai unioa Tel. Co... BIS
Parker Laundry company. ass
n l. HARVARD company. 1858
Schrocker Paper company. eo.5AI
nkelsteln Brothers 49,. 4l.8z
Peoples Power company. Lee
N !. Atincial Ice Co... 1900
5 $3.50
commissioner Rudgren offered
the following weekly payroll for
week ending April 10. 1920, which
on his motion was allowed by unaA-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23
water works expense 80. ALSO
Reservoir ex1ense ....... z71.50
Total water works fund : 744.o0

Grand total ............ $5.SS0.H
Commissioner Rudgren offered .
resolution that the following claims
be and the same are hereby allow
ed, to-wif: Mrs. Winterbottcm.
$S.32; Mrs. NJ. Boltzer, $3.53; JOS
eph Lervis, $17.5e. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Commissioner Fitzsimmons Of
Tered resolution that Fred Ka-
dera, SIS Twenty-fourth street, be
granted a soft drink license to May
L. 1920. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Commissioner Fitzsimmons pre-
scented the reports for the month OF
March from the various city OH
GERS, which oh his motion were re-
ceived and placed on file.
Commissioner Wich offered a
resolution that the ordinance pro-
viding for the improvement Of
Thirty street from Fourteenth
to Eighteenth avenue, by grading.
draining. curling and paving with
asphaltic concrete. be adopted
Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Wich read . re-
port of the board of local improve
-ments recommending the adoption
OF an ordinance providing for the
construction of sidewalks on the
east side of Twenty-seventh street
from Eighteenth to Twenty-f1rst
avenue: and an estimate Of the
probable cost of said improve
ment BY the city engineer and en-
gineer Of the board of local I'M
provements in amount of $1.141.25:
also an ordinance providing for
the said improvement which on his
motion was considered by unani-
nous vote
Commissioner WITCH offered
resolution that the ordinance pro-
viding for the construction OF side
walks on the east side Of Twenty
seventh street from Eighteenth to
Twenty-first avenue, be adopted
Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriver presented an or.
dinance cnodemning certain build
ings, which on his motion was con.
sidered by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Rudgren offered
resolution that all the Offices in the
city hall be closed at IL O'Clock
noon on each Saturday hereafter
beginning on Saturday, April 10
10, 1920. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Adjourned on motion Of Commits.
siOner Murrin.
NJ. T. RUDGREN, City Clerk
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23
Regular Meeting Held April Il -

Regular Meeting Held April II ~
City council chamber, Rock Is
land, ILL.,, April II, 1920. The city
met in regular session 1T 8
o'clock p. m, Mayor Schriver and
all commissioners resent.
The minutes Of the regular
meeting held April Is, 1920, were
read and approved.
Commissioner Rudgren presented
the following list of claims against
the tuberculosis sanitarium fund
which on his motion was allowed
by unanimous vote:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-23

1882
Commissioner Rudgren offered
resolution that the following list
Of claims for salaries be and the
L..4h~, ~
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For Tax Assessor

The. Courier-Index is authorized to announce that Ed Hinton is a can- didate for tax assessor of Lee coun- ty, subject to the will of the voters in the coming democratic primary election.
 The Courier-Index is authorized to announce R. H. Linsey candidate for re-nomination to the office of tax assessor, subject to the will of the voters in the democratic primary election.
 The Courier-Index is authorized to announce Felix G. Hampton a candidate for the democratic nomi- nation for tax assessor, subject to the will of the voters in the democratic primary election, August 10, 1920.
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NEW IDEA MINSTREL"

AIt was o complete success" said a patron who knows There was no complaint about the show ex- cept some old ladies laughed till they hurt. The ANew Idea Min streP' gives one hours vivid por- trayal of the darkey's character without moments hindrance. All clean moral amusement.
 Cast of Characters: Fesser Reg inald, J. E. Manning; Rufus Rastus Johnsing, Owen Dealing; Nebucnez- ar Jones, Bennett Bray; Ephraham Pullemdown, Homer Bray; Hezikah Gitdar, Thomas Buzbee; Pete Snow, Robert Zirkle, made up a show in place of the main show which fail ed to come. First they pulled a lot of local, snappy, up-to-date gags. Second, the sing and march, then there are some Experiences" told. "How to eat a 'possum," by Pete Snow; Bear hunting," by Hezikah Gitdar and Waiting on de White Folks" by Fesser R. Humdinger. After this that famous "Chicken Debate" by darkey college men from the Booke T. School and De University of Africa, brings down the house when the prize is award ed to the winning team. Last Ras tus Johnsing with no intention of sacrilige) breaches on de subject "If Youser Gwinter Git Saved, Yo Must Git Bode de Ship of Faith Finis: "Raise uh Rukus Tonight, song and dance, accompanied by the negros' favorite instrument.
 "Ebery nigger gifts de spirit an he sho' do put on. But us can'i tell you too much, fer us lows al
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put in skeme on me by conclude ing L shud ort to wirk the ole garden. It seems as if makeing me wirk is the fondest thing they are of. So the bate had to go with out me. When the fellers cum home haddent enny fish which help- ed nae little.
 Sunday-After s. skool pa & ma went ts Ant Emmies house for din ner & went to Jakes house & then we went down home and clum in the winda & had gloryus time a doing as we pleased. we found sum old fotagraffs of pa & we set X laffed till the teers run out of are eyes. here after when l want to Iaff | will look at some of his old fotagsaffs. which was tux about 20 yrs ago.
 MoMday-pa sed they are fella here in town which has 2 bottels of regtar beer like men ust to dri1k before the antysloon leeg bust ed h up. The fella sed he is save ing 1t to trade for a ottomobeel pa sed he is a myzer.
 Tuesday doing only a test M sl1ool. rotten day.
 Wedn esday-pa cum home and wne a looking for a reseet for make lag Smnthing at home. he wuz mad becsuse lie thought ma had hid it.
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For Treasurer

The Courier-Index is authorized to announce w. w. Word is candidate for re-nomination to the office of treasurer of Lee county, subject to the will of the voters in the coming democratic primary election.
 The Courier-Index is authorized to announce Dave Shea is a candidate for treasurer of Lee county, subject to the will of the voters in the com ing democratic primary election.
 The Courier-Index is authorized to announce Earle A. Williams is can- didate for treasurer of Lee county, subject to the will of the voters in the coming democratic primary cleo tion.
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HOW TO TREAT YOUR TOWN
Praise it,

Improve it.
 Talk about it.
 Trade at home.
 Be public-spirited.
 Take a home pride in it.
 Tell of it's business men.
 Remember it is your home. Tell of its natural advantages. Trade and induce others to trade here.
 When strangers come to town, use them well.
 Don't call your best citizens frauds and impositors.
 Support your local institutions that benefit your town.
 Look ahead of self when all the town is to be considered.
 Help the public officers do the most good for the most people.
 Don't advertise in the local pa per ito help the editor" but ad- yertise to help yourself.-Arkansas Thomas Cat.
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how yall might what t see us act at Oak Forest school April 29, 8:30 p. m.; Haynes school, April 30, 8:30 p. m.; Rondo school, Friday. May ', 8:30, and Moro school, Wednes- day May 12. 8:30. We hope to make date for Aubrey school be- tween Haynes and Rondo. Admis- sion 15c and 25c. Proceeds over 15 per cent goes to Gill s. I. A..
 Patronize the school" ."-Contributed
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For Sheriff and Collector

The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that Arthur Cotter is a candidate for reelection to the of flee of sheriff and collector of Lee county, subject to the will of the voters in the forthcoming demo- cratic primary election.
 The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that Teddy Claywell is candidate for sheriff and collector of Lee county, subject to the will of the voters in the coming democratic election.
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WARNING ORDER

Tn the Lee Chancerv Court Fannie Gibson, Plaintiff.
 ,vs: No. 37Os. Fred Gibson, Defednant.
 The defendant, Fred Gibson, is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com plaint of the plaintiff filed herein. Marianna, Ark, April 28, 1920.
 R. c. APPLE, Clerk. Attorney, W. L. Ward. (405)
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For County Surveyer

The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that J. s. Coleman IS candidate for the democratic nom- ination for surveyor of Lee coun- ty, subject to the will of the voters in the primary to be held in Au- gust.
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS A
For Congress

UT ~OnBECSS
 The Courier-Index is authorized to announce Senator E. E. Alexander of Blytheville. Mississippi county, a candidate for the democratic .nom- ination for congress from the first congressional district, subject to the will of the voters in the forthcom- ing democratic primary election.
 The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that Judge w. J. Driver of Osceola, Mississippi county, is a candidate for the democratic nomi- nation for Congress from the First District, subject to the will of the voters in the forthcoming primary election.
 The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that H. B. Thorn of Poinsett county, is a candidate for the democratic nomination for con- gress from this district, subject to the will of the voters in the primary election.
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Whltch ma nau put away for private use. then dureing skool time P u 2 Stevens tux a hand full out of her Desk. I was cernly mad & cuddent hardly keep my sect. But I did not beet upon him I am to much of a genelmen and then he is pritty big enny how.
 Saturday-had it all planned to go a fishing and Blisters |had a boat and me & Jake had are bate dug and etc. Then ma and pa
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WARNING ORDER
In the Lee Chancery Coul

In the Lee Chancery Court Home Life & Accident Company c. E. and J. B. Daggett, TrusteA| Plaintiffs. N. ,u. Chas. c. Taylor, Mrs. Chas. G. IaF Tor, Lockie Taylor and Lee Couf ty National Bank, Defendants The defendants, Chas. G. Iayla Mrs. Chas. c. Taylor and Locn Taylor, are warned to appear s this court within thirty days sM answer the complaint of the pan tiffs filed herein.
 Marianna, Ark, April 2s, "
 R. c. APPLE, Clerk. Attorney, McRea & Tompkins, ris Is,' cott,. Ark. 's~'1
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For Circuit Clerk

The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that R. G. Apple is a candidate for re-nomination to the office of circuit clerk and recorder of Lee county, subject to the will of the voters in the coming democratic primary election.
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For County and Probate Judge

The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that Judge John A. Plum mer is a candidate for renomination to the office of county and probate judge of Lee county, subject to the democratic primary election.
 The Courier Index is authorized to announce that J. A. Hudson is a candidate for the democratic nom ination for county and probate judge, subject to the will of the voters in the forthcoming primary election.
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Some candidates are equipped by nature with the weapons Sampson employed so effectively, but they have not his skill in its use.
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The man who makes the keynote speech at the Chicago convention will have to make it a medley if he suits all the factions of that party.
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which she did. she hid it in the Bible so there are fat chants of he ever finding it.
 Thursday-ma was good hearted when I cum home frum skool. she baked a lotta cookys & she made animals out of sum of the doe for me. she had tigers & snaiks & dogs & cats & fishes & cows & etc. Jake cum down to help me & we plaid cirkus and farmers & every thing 6 then when they was to dirty to play with we plaid like are mouths was Noys ark & marched them in and ct them up.
 The New York Evening Post has an article on "the better side of Congress" That must be the out News and Courier.
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For County .nd Prob.te CIera

The Courier-Index is authorized to announce that E. W. King is can didate for renomination to the of- flee of county and probate clerk of Lee county, subject to the democratic primary election.
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sLAT's DIARY

Fnda-I give Jane sum candy 2 day wirstch l had tuk out of sack
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How long before there VIII 2 a vast quantity of perfectly s'. second-hande overalls for sale ' greatly reduced prices?
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Prices fIuctuate, but upward, on- v.
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These seed are absolutely pure and have been tested for germination qualities Good seed are scarce and hard to get. We advise that you in at and secure your supply