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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

T Is all from the way oH6 nuns
at thing whether it is pleasant or
not. Now. to people. those great
two-legged creatures that waste SO
much time sitting on the bank with
long pole IN their hands. think they
call it fishing. Doggy swamp, win
rushes and cat-tails growing all about
and with no neighboSs but mosquitoes
wiggle-tails. tadpoles and snakes
would seem the last place in the word
for a home.
But you see. l was born in Just such
a place. and it is the only home l have
ever known. of course II seems dli
right to ME. Now. | have some kin
folks the rusty old toad for instance.
who can get along pretty well where
| there is no water. but we want water
and plenty of il too. In fact if ! had
to live like the toad. miles and miles
from pond. and if had TO SIT and
doze the day away back under the
shade of a cabbage leaf. and when
evening came. hop down the walk and
make my supper OF cut-worm or two
and one Of those warm dover light
ming bugs. am sure | could not stand
| il. Why If my skin ever gets right
dry. | have the queeresl feeling. until
dive in and come out all cool. damp
and dripping.
| On hot summer day. about the
| time the distant factory whistles are
blowing for dinner. just love to@w:m
away gu, in the pond where the big
llily leaves make regular little green
island and to come up under the shade
If lsaf. with lust nv eyes and nose
above the water. and there floating
head up and feet down take long
nap. For midday nap that beats
all the hammocks in the world ] am
re.tipo GLOW. -, VOC that ic fov +.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

grass as we find lots Of good things
there to eat. like green baby grass
hoppers. nice soft little bugs and coo
ripe worms. but we seldom go more
than few steps from the water. as
it is our refuge when danger threatens.
Once we are in the water. moi hing
can catch US. and we jus; laugh II
snakes. cranes and other enemies.
1t is late in the evening when we
have most of our fun. for il is then
that all the small folks OF the marsh
come out. and though you might not
believe it. things get almost as lively
as they do on Broadway.
The fish come out from their hiding
places and leap out of the water for
cnats and z. ed among the lily nads.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

he Rugged the little yellow duck which
always reminded him of the swans at
the lake.
Il wish ! was little duck like you.
or little swan. I'm tired Of being a
little boy. and Of F-aulein's scolding
just for nothing. and I'm not going
to stay up here alone any longer.
Quaekey. I'm just going down to those
swans. and see il you and l can't go
and live with them. They do exactly
as they like. and so will we. They
don't have to learn lessons or wash
their hands every minute Of the day,
they haven't any to wash" finished
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02
BUSTER BULL-FROC

bank, fishing as usual. and heard
him tell another man. tina, frogs. bull
frogs. that is were the best swimmers
in The world and if man wanted to
learn to swim. ell he had to do was 10
watch a frog and see how II drew up
its long legs and then kicked them
OF, again. Our hind legs seem TO have
heen made for swimming and long
distance jumping. These long hind
legs are as tender as fried chicken
and some people say they taste better
but thew are seared up with a system
Of string-!ike sinews. that when sud-
denly release :, act like steel springs
and send US boiling through the water
or sailing through the air just as ii
we were motor driven. Sometimes We
,,cva 10 o-I ~ crsi Il, .b q
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

The beautiful leaves that you gather
while on your autumn walks.
When gathering the leaves always
select those that are fully masured,
II is always best TO secure them in
small punches. each bunch.to contain
several itaress attached to a small
t"'s. Be careful not TO have the twig
TOO long or thick or it vii! interfere
with The pressing. Il Is useful when
collecting. the leaves 10 place them IN
a small light box with a close fitting
Id. 1t is also wise 10 put a layer Of
damp mot wet) moss or grass in the
bottom of the box TO keep the leaves
from drying and curling UP. For
drying the leaves old smooth newspa-
peTs will do jus, as well as lie moss
expensive b!otting paper. When ar
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

the ducks come whistling their way
home for the night: the cranes Zap
azily by on their way 10 the tall trees
where they roost; the terrapins crawl
up on the half-sunken logs, itnd pass
the time o. day: the musk rats slide
down their "shoot- he -chutes" on the
muddy bank: the tad-poles fall in by
companies around the edge of The
pond, and the owls and the racoons
wake up and Join the crowd. ! wish
had time to tell you about the erand
concerts our folks have on moonligh.
nights when everybody sings the song
they like best. Some sing bass. some
alto. some soprano and some little fell
lows r'pe shrIll treble until II would
.o,,p ~ .hoiv ..-~o,tc c,,3 -,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

ranging the leaves between the news
papers try TO place those Of the same
thickness together so that there will
be even. thickness when the weights
are applied. The weights to press
me teaves may be anything heavy
o's books. old soap boxes filled with
stones or sand or earth. The time re-
CURED for drying the leaves varies
VITA the amount Of sap they contain
and the dryness of the atmosphere.
AFTER the leaves are dry ard pressed.
remove the weights and the leaves
may be pret'iiy mounted so tina, thew
may be indefinitely preserved. Card.
beard or heavy Ilosn.,ns paner Is
good .or this n1recsa ard warm cue
is the mos; efficient for sticking ot:af.
:uea Teas for b;o.ters. o. cover, for
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02
AUTUMN LEAVES AND HOWeTO PRESS THEN

III HO does not love the beauti-
full coiors that dot the horizon
IN the autumn. and who does
/" not'iove to gather the brightly
coioced leaves that blow from the trees
and carry item home FOR mother to
see? :, ~. -.
Do you know the different colors Of
the trees il aa.umn' The Naples are
yellow and fery-red. The Oaks are
red and norocco-red. The beeches
are nut-orown. Tie grasses turf.
s,raw-yei!ow and the weeds turn
brown: and each kind OF weed has 4
color for its very own and each plan.
has is own color. Srreiy there IS a
wealth o. ceior flooding the autumn
landscape and i IS 30 wonder ,ha.
many OF sou are tempted TO preserve
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

10 form. bore row of 5-1S inch holes.
removing the stock for the cut, ON, in
this part. Finish the sides of this slot
win a knife. rat tail file and sandpa-
per. The sides must be very smooth
so part F will slide easily.
wake part c and fasten to b with
cigar box nails. This part can be
made from cigar box lumber. Part d
Is made up of two pieces of wood, one
thin and one thick. it is merely a slide
ana It's construction can be learned
from the end view. 1t Is fastened in
place with cigar box nails.
{ Now We are ready for mart r Z. 4.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

" BRIGHT and gentle child
was May.
y But oh! with such a careless
way!
Holes in her stockings. Aounces torn.
Her hands unwasked from night till
morn
And pins where buttons ought to be.
Her parents blushed her plight to see!
"A thread and needle. is indeed
What you. my child. most sorely need.
Her mother said and | must sigh
To write Of .careless Mays reply
"I'll learn to sew. Mamma. tomorrow. V
Too late, she found much to her sor-
row!
That very evening on the street.
A great breeze blew with hail and
sleet.
So strong gale It took poor May
Right off her feet. up and away.
Across the street and up she few.
rriuht.ned to famine. as would YOU.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02
BUSTER BULL-FROG

that 1 could not swim just as well as
can now. When you are in the water
and want to go anywhere. why. just
the most natural thing is to kick on,
behind and push yourself along. Swim
ming is just as natural as breathing
wit /, US. and is heap less trouble than
walking. or rather hopping.
One day a man was sitting on the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02
BILLY AND HIS GRUMBLECHU

" LILY was most unhappy little,
boy. Everything seemed to 60
wrong today.
~ First he had broken Marjorie's
pet doll. OF course. he had not meant
to. and had only been trying to find
out what made her eyes open and
shut. Then at dinner he had upset a
whole glass Of water over>Marjorie's
pretty new dress, and Fraulein mad
sent him up to his room. to- stay there
until Mother came home.
Things always did seem to go wrong
when Mother was away. "Quackey.
Ouackey! Billy Is very mis'able." and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

oooks as well as book markers and
idneyycards may be made from the
mounted leaves. Try them. They
make very inexpensive and seasonahis
sltts: and the leaves are such fun n
coliect and press and mount.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

Over the housetops. and in tatters
Went her old frock and round i scat
ters:
Pins and buttons too loose to hold.
Rags and strings and shoe unsoled.
And in front of all the staring people
Her petticoat caught on the Church
steeple.
There she hung. but in what "a plight!
There were no buttons TO hold her
tight!
Rip! went the petticoat and it would
Have been Mays end if her Pa hadnt
stood
Right under to catch her-but mercy
In what pitiful plight was she!
They hustled her home while people
smiled
THAT comes Of being careless child!
But though she was careless. little May
' earned lesson well that dav.
And now the folk in town who know.
All tel how niceIv Nav can sew!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

6iump. over the candle stick. when
they attended the kindergarten.
Here is chance for you 20 illus
trate the rhyme boys for the little
folks. You can do. it with some thin
wood. your jack knife and coping saw
First make the base B, it is two
inches wide and eigh: and one-half
inches long. Find the thickness on
the drawing.
/. Next layout with the pencil. COM
pass and rule part A.. Before 'saw;uk
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-10-02

VERY boy and girl has learned
, he old nursery rhyme. Jack be
Nimble. Jack be. quick. Jack
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
PROHIBITION NOW
BEING AGITATED
IN POLISH EMPIRE
(By Associated Press)
~ O Avn

WARSAW, June 11.-Prohibition is
being agitated in Poland. 1t was again
discussed in the Diet recently after
the idea had lain dormant several
months. America was referred to re-
peatedly by the advocates of temper
ance as a splendid example of ma
ton determined to do away with strong
drink.
A public health committee of the
Diet reported prohibition for Poland
was impracticable at this time owing
to the virtual impossibility of prohib-
iting the manufacture of alcoholic
liquors. The committee however IA
vored passage of regulations which
would prohibit the sale of Intoxicating
liquors to men of the Polish army so
long as Poland was at war with Soviet
Russia.
The chief contenders for prohibition
were three of the five women members
of the Diet-Miss Sophie Moczylow-
ska, of the national popular union, Mrs
Sophie Moraczwska, socialist and Hele-
ma Balcki, national democrat. Speak
ing of the part, taken by the women
of America in bringing about pro-
hibiton there, Mrs. Moraczewska re
ferred several times to the "great
work of our sisters of the west"
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

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but to punish you as the law demands
that you should be punished. The
hardest part of sending man to the
penitentiary is the hardship and suf-
fering it imposes upon innocent peo-
pie, such as your wife and children.
lam not saying this especially for
your benefit, but l say it to anyone
who has done or is contemplating do
ing what you have done. If | were
to let you out on probation. there are
many other men who would try the
same thing in hopes of being set free.
/ don't know what good this punish
ment will do you. In fact, | don't
think that sending you to prison will
serve to drag your name down any
further than it has been. will, then,
impose upon you the sentence which
the law provides in your case"
Hyde was given sentence of from
to IA years in the penitentiary on
each count, the sentence running con-
currently. The sentence is indeter-
inmate, the length of time Hyde
spends in prison will depend wholly
upon his conduct while theer. This
case winds up the indictments which
followed the celebrated vice raids of
last January.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
DEMONSTRATION
Continued from Page y

unity and recognition of the West.
The first real burst of applause came
when he spoke of Johnson's opposi-
ton to the league of nations He de-
clared that the next president would
be a man in whom the average Cit
zen had faith, there were few cries of
"No-No" and the crowd also cried
"No-No" when he asked whether the
republicans We're prepared to take on
the royal family for another term
His first reference to campaign eX-
penditures brought a furry of near
laughter and "Boohs" gre e t n 9
Wheeler's statement that the Johnson
fund was inadequate the meet the leg
itimate needs. Senator BeVeridge
presiding had to pound the table and
urge the convention to give The
speaker the right of law. More
laughter came when Wheeler referred
to the newspaper publicity, ana a :oud
voice shouted, "There's Hearst" dur
there was considerable confusion
when he said that he was nearing the
end, there We're cries of Good"
Good Johnson fireworks broke loose
as Wheeler finished.
ALL GET TO FEET
1t is impossible to tell how many
delegates were roofing for johnson
as nearly all on the floor got to then
feet to either cheer or see. Many III
the galleries stood and strained their
lungs. Chairman Lodge sat in his
chair mopping his brow. When the
demonstration had lasted for half
hour it began to quiet down. Seconds
spoke for Johnson.
Gillette nominated Coolidge. Della
ware nominated Prichard. 7 h e Il
Butler was nominated.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
LOUIS BENNISON STARS IN
"SANDY BURKE OF IJ-BAR-I |


Established as favorite~ screen star
by Lis brilliant perforfnance in "Oh.
Johnny" Louis Bennisoifs comes to-
the Palace Airdome SaGpfd2y in his
second Betzwood picture, "Sandy
Burke Of the U-Bar-U," a velicl2 Ger
tain to take rank with the -fniiing
stars famous stage triumph, Johnny
Get Your Gun"
Sandy Burke (Louis Bennisonl J al
ways eager for adventure, wcrds|hls
way into a thriving community in tne
western cattle country. lie entafs
the Silver Dollar saloon in time to see
joe Morgan, a ne'er- -do-well, breath
ing his last from a shot fired by Jim
DIggs. a burly bad man, who greets
Sandy with a Volley. Burke drops to
the floor, feigning he is hit, but in a
flash has Diggs covered with his own
gun as the dead mans daughter en-
ters the place in search of him.
Sandy adopts the child and bring:
her to the Widow Mackcy'1 home.
Determined to stay with the child,
! Sandy goes out in search of work lie
is hired by Jeff Kirby, wealthy
rancher, to stop the depredations of an
organized band of cattle thieves. He
falls in love with his employer 5
daughter, Molly, but his ardent Wooing
IpCrves unavailng until he rounds up
the crooks, his sleuthing operations
/ leading him into one thrilling situa
ton after another. His is fight
against overwhelming odds at every
turn but his indomitable courage tri-
! umphs in the end.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
WHISKY PRICE is UP
(Ry Associated Pressl

MANILA, P. l., June 1.-THE
price of whiskey has gone up from &c
in Manila, due partly to the increase
in the local internal revenue license
and partly to the dwindling supply OF
American liquor.
Brands of American whisky which
sold in the United States at 1.25 a
quart before war time prohibition
sent prices soaring there, may be had
here still at 50 quart, which is about
SO cents higher than the price a few
weeks ago.
The popular brands of Scotch
whiskies bring from $3.50 to So 8
quart
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
OPEN SHOP WORKERS
HELP AT GALVESTON
(By Associated Pressl

I
GALVESTON, Tex, June IL
Loading of freight destined for New
York, which has been delayed here
nearly three months due to strike
of longshoremen, was started today.
The steamer Comal arrived from
Port Arthur last night with 200 OPEN
shop workers, who will load the steam
er, which plans to sail Saturday.
The waterfront situation was quiet
with state troops on guard duty at
the docks.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
BIG PRICE FOR WINE
CBy Associated Press,

HEALDSBURG, Cal, June Ii
What is believed to be the highest
price ever paid for wine in Califor-
MIA was obtained by James Cummis-
key of this city recently for 10000
gallons of 1919 vintage. which sold
for IS cents gallon. Heretofore the
highest price paid in this locality
which was noted, before the day Of
prohibition, for its famous wines, has
been 50 cents gallon to the manufac-
tllrer
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
SURPRISE partly

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Hopkins, who were married last week
successfully surprised the bride last
evening at the home of Walter Muel-
Ter on the highway. A miscellaneous
shower was given the bride and
groom, after delightful evening the
guests returned to this city
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
NNTIONNL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Boston, ,; PittSburS, /.
st. Louis, 8; Brooklyn, s.
Cincinnati, .; New York, I.
Philadelphia, 8; Chicago, s.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Summer Reduction on Ladies'
blOuses and silk underwear. Import.
ed fans and laces. etc. Ladies' Shop.
Barbara Worth HOte-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Write your Grain and Hay insur-
ance with L. P. Sargent, $50 Main
ST., Ell CentrO. Best companies.
Lowest rates. Do it nOw.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
LEsAGIE
Yesterday's Results

Cleveland, {; Philadelphia, ,.
New York, Z; Detroit, 8.
Boston, 8; Chicago, /.
St. Louis, Is; Washingto L.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Mrs. George Lein expects to leave
for San Francisco tomorrow for a
months vacation.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
STANDING OF CLUBS
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
\ esterti:ty'S Res

VNIVFWTN = LaVNIITN
Seattle, S; Vernon, 0.
Oakland, 3; Portland, 8,
salt Lake, ); san Francisco, ,.
Los Angeles, &c; Sacramento, Ii.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

B. H. Lein has been in Los Angeles
for several days on business.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

HONESTLY ITS THE BEST POL
ICY WHEN WRITTEN BY EDGAR
BROTHERS REALTY COMPANY.
628 MAIN ST-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Bruce Hall leaves for San Diego
soon for an extended business trip.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Hugh O'Hanlin returned yesterday
from San Diego where he has spent
several days on business.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Clothing, shoes, furniture. Any
thing second hand. Will pay highest
cash prices. Broadway Second Hand
Store, 207 North Fifth Street.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Supply your needs for the little
Boys and Girls in hand made suits and
dresses at Th Ladies' Shop, Barbara
Worth HOtel-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

James J. Milligan and family hav-
ing sold out their entire holdings in
Imperial Valley. leave shortly to
motor to the northern part Of the
state, and from there they will drive
to Yellowstone Park.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

DR.. J. F. Foncannon and family are
leaving this week for the coast to
spend the summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

C. L. Idleman of Caldwell, Idaho
was also visitor in Ell Centre today.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Miss Juanita Holloway leaves to-
morrow for Los Angeles where she
will visit with her friend Zelma Long
for week when she will 90 to her
home in Bishop, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Miss Mildred Corbin of the home
department in the Farm Bureau will
probably get new Dodge car for her
work soon. At first the supervisors
authorized Ford, but after con-
vincing talk by several ladies around
the different districts. the supervisors
were shown the necessity of differ
ent make of car for Miss Corbin.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

F. L. McCune and family left this
morning for Coronado where they
will spend the summer months.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

A great disturbance was aroused
yesterday when it was found by r
M. Linnekin that someone had made
away with his coat.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Write your Grain and Hay insur-
ance with l.. =. Sargent, $50 Main
ST.. El Centre. Best companies
Lowest rates. DO it nOw.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

Family leaving for the summer?
Store your piona and household goods
in the basement of our reinforced
Store your piano and household goods
ley. Let our experienced man crate
and pack your goods for shipping.
Daily truck service to San Diego.
Phone l for rates. Pioneer Truck &
Transfer Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11

She will like you to bring the right
company along on the auto ride. but
make sure it is few bottles of ice
cold Cherry Blossoms.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
MaesMIodz7Mv7'
-. &.

Julian MackenIuss and Carl Wilson
were arrested here yesterday as de-
serters from the United States navy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fran J. Hewes of
Beaumont called on A. b. Blodgett
this morning.
Write your Grain and Hay insur.
ance with l.. Z. Sargent, $50 Main
ST., FL CentrO. Best companies.
Lowest rates Do it now.-Adv.
Joe Dickens of Caldwell, Idaho,
has started in the auctioneer business
in Ell Centre.
Miller Towman leaves tomorrow to
driye the editors Of Imperial Valley
to San Bernardino to attend the edi-
torial convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-11
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