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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-03

We al do, It. We shoald recognize
Il a . fundamental fact We'll. the
normal source Of farm labor
namely. the sons Of farmers-is Al
most gone. The farmer boys who
went into the army got . taste OF
the world and city life.
They have rubbed up against city
companions and are lured BY high
wages and what appears to them q
more attractive life. / am told
that Of 5000 questionnaires sent
out in connection with the demo-
bilization Of troops, about one per
cent appear to have gone back to
the farms.
ALSO farm laborefs don't want
to stay in the counry II the city
offers them better opportunities.
Normally, a farm laborer gets for
his days work the equivalent Of a
bushel of wheat The other day I
had some carpenter work done at
my home in the city and what I
paid for 10 hours work would have
bought barrel of -four or four and
half bushels OF wheat. A man is
a fool for staying In the country il
he can get that much more in the
city.
Crash VIII Come. .
But some day those high wages
|are going to wake up and find that
there isn't enough food to go
around at any price. 1t is some
thing like conditions after the Civil
war when we paid 50 a key for cut
nails for about four years and then
suddenly the price dropped to
about ninety cents key. We had
been selling wheat at So a bushel
and then it came down to 60 cents
a bushel. And certain people got
hurt in the crash.
rThere is little use Of talking
about the high cost Of living when
you consider the high cost of city
labor. The cost of distribution
moreover. is all out of proportion
to the cost OF food production.
What We need is increased pfoduc-
ton everywhere, in the city as we'll
as the farm.
Instead of agitating for shorter
hours and more pay, it would be
much better if everybody in the
cities and factories worked harder
for the present high scale Of
wages"
In the same connection Judge o.
G. Smith of Nebraska, president Of
the National Farmers congress,
told his colleagues at their gather
ing here that the actual condition
Of winter wheat today showed only
81 per cent and q falling OF OF
about 50 per cent in production
The leaders of the farm organiza.
tion-and they all have national
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-03
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Public notice is hereby given
that the co-partnership business
conducted by George C. Johnson
and l.. W. Hanes in tie city of
Rock Island, ILL.,, under the name
of Johnson Hanes Company and as
the Automobiles Accessories Stores
of Illinois has this day been dis
solved by mutual consent OF the
said George C. johnson and L. W.
Hanes. The said George c. John
son retiring from said business and
said business will hereafter be con-
Quoted by the said l.. w. Hanes,
who will assume all of the obliga-
tons of the said co-partnership and
collect all of the Indebtedness due
and owing to said co-partnership.
Dated this 18th day Of January,
A. D. 1920.
GEORGE C. JOHNSON.
l.. w. HANES.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-03
NOTICE.
To All Persons Interested:

To All Persons Interested:
Notice 10 hereby given to oil Der.
sons interested that an installmes,
OF interest on deferred installmen,s
Of additional benefits confirmed n.
cember IL. 1918, to the total auoun,
OF Fifteen Hundred ($1500) Doll.r,
ia now due for drainage purpoee.
for the year A. D. 1920, upon lana,
lying within Drury Drainage Dis.
trict Of Rock Island County, hi.
nois, and the same must be paid IA
the undersigned Treasurer Of the
said district at his Office in Muscs.
tine, Iowa, on or before the nnt
day OF March, A. d. 1920; and IN
default of such payment the sew.
eral tracts Of land upon which saa
;nstallment OF interest remains m.
paid will be sold according to lav
to Gay the amount of such interest
and costs.
Dated this 10th day Of Januar,
A. D. 1920.
ROBERT L. THOMPSON.
Treasurer.
Paul ]. Graham. Atty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-03

OF all bodies Of salt water The
warmest is the Red sea. which has
4 temperature. even in its greatest
depth, Of 70 degrees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-03
FEARS UNREST
WILL LEAD TO
GREAT CRASH

tcootinusd non Page One,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
TOY AIRPLANE
ON A BOX OF
CANDY, 81
COMPLETE

If you are looking for a gift to
delight a small boy Cor a girD one
of these toy airplanes is certain to
be welcome.
The planes are Of practical size,
and they are daintily tied with
many red, white and blue ribbons
to a generous size box of gum
drops. And it's queer youngster
indeed who doesn't like gumdrops!
There's the 20 per cent deduction,
too.
down Stairs Store. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
ROMPERS FOR y;
SMALL GIRLS AND
LITTLE BOYS

Comfortable, sensible Summer
garments they are, these little
rompers, that are just as suitable
for small boys as for little girls.
OF cotton crepe, cotton cham
bray, cool white dimities and other
cottons, they are made in many
ways. Some have square necks,
some round necks. Some are
trimmed with tiny white frills,
some have white pique bands, some
have hand stitching in black or
contrasting colors.
There are white rompers and
colored rompers, they come in 2 to
6 year sizes and the prices 60 from
$685. TO $3.50.
And there Is, of course, the 20
per cent deduction.
(TheA Floor. chsstaut,.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
Great Organ plays at 8, IL,
1885 and 1850
chimes At Noon
WANAMAKER'S
The Plan of Letting People Buy Almost AM
"Go About Your Business"

was for years the inscription upon large clock in
Temple Hall, London.
The clocknaker received the order for the biz
clock and was told to come back for the words to
be inscribed in a space left vacant for motto.
Several times he called upon the old Benchers who
met in Temple Hall for dinner, until one of them,
becoming annoyed after frequent calls angrily
shouted at him, "Go about your business"
The clockmaker took it as the answer to his
QUESTION and carved it on the clock For long time
i was great reminder to the lawyers and the public
freouenting Temple Hall.
The high cost of living could be reduced if we
could commence our work earlier and work one or
two hours longer
New machinery will have to be invented to more
rapidly produce merchandise and thereby reduce its
COST
Knocking off" early and holidays have increased
the cost of almost everything we wear and furnish
with
,... .. .,., '''''''' 9&Nmmm
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
A JAZZ OUTFIT
FOR $llO

In these days of accentuated syn
copation, it livens things up bit if
one member of the family can play
the traps" to accompany the piano
or whatever other instruments are
in the house.
Here is an outfit comprising
everything necessary to produce
the most eccentric jazz effects.
The SllO is subject to the 20 per
cent deduction.
(Second Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
A WELCOME NEW
LOT OF TABLE
LINEN

Goods of excellence and reliabil-
ity, heavy, full bleached, pure flax,
20 inches wide and in good choice
of patterns, price $2.75 a yard, less
20 per cent.
Another remarkably good group
consists of lot Of part, or silver,
bleached heavy Scotch napkins, very
substantial goods and full of good
wearing qualities, size 21x2l inches,
at $3.50 dozen, minus one-fifth.
(First Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
HANDY LITTLE
COIN BOXES
SILVER PLATED

will hold nickels and dimes and are
convenient little affairs to carry.
They are in different shapes, and
have small rings and chains to
dangle from the finger or another
purse or bag, and are $3.50 to 81.
Mesh purses, silver plated, $1.75
to $3.50.
And useful little powder boxes,
silver plated, are $1.25, $1.50 and
$l.75.
(Jewelry Store, ehestnut and
Thlrteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22

Cool and attractive dresses which
mean the least possible money
outlay.
They are of printed voile, self
trimmed, at $3.50; of a very fine
figured or dotted voile with white
organdie, at $40; and of plain voile
(Third FL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22

Voiles with low collars, three
quarter sleeves and the double frill
in front which is so good to wear
with a sweater, $3.50.
Long-sleeved, hand-embroidered
voiles, with square-neck openings,
$3.50.
(Third I'll
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
NEWEST DESIGNS
IN JAPANESE
RUSH RUGS

These highly desirable summer
rugs for use on open or closed
porches or in cottage rooms are
here in unusually good assortment.
9x12 it,, $3.50 6x9 it,, s21.5o
Sx10 it., $27.50 4x7 it,, $3.50
All subject to the 20 per cent
deduction.
(seventh Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
Another Fine Lot of
$3.50 Silk SPORTS Skirts

Two days were sufficient to take
out every one before and, women
have been asking for more ever
since.
The same pretty knife-pleated
(West Aisle and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
Paris BLOuses Just Off
the Steamer

Exquisite things, too, from
the simplest of them all at
$13.75 to the finest at $3.50.
Those above $27.50 have hand
embroidery and real Valen-
ciennes; those below are chiefly
of pink batiste with enchanting
(Thlrd Flo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
The 20 Per Cent Off Applied to
Furniture of Ease and Loneliness


furniture looking
distinction.
They appreciate collection
advantage
which the privilege applies.
exhibit individual
much priced originals applies
~ IA reD ttt s4 NJ sfts4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
American Lady COrSetS

er and style make them great favores the
moderately priced makes
At topes model of pink cout lightly boned intended
for slender figures.
At white with very low bust long hips and
strong bonng.
At $780, heavily corset and full in the bust
and having elastic inserts in its long skirt
At So Madame Lya model of durable pink broche made with
low bust and long skirt with elastic gores
The 20 considering these prices
Foor.C
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22

model, made Of a changeable crinkly
silk, and the pleats do lie fiat. In
shell pink, sky blue, apricot, maize,
gray or white. Subject to 20 per
cent deduction.
lrst Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22

Not only a better quality but
prettier colorings than some now
selling for SOC more a yard. In
this case the manufacturer made
special concession in the price and
(First Flo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
Women's Cool Porch Dresses

with self-ruffies and tucks, at $12.
The first two come in pink, blue,
lavender, and black with white ef-
fects; the last in white, blue and
pink.
The 20 per cent deduction brings
down the prices.
or. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
FOR THE MAN
WHONEEDS A
NEW PASS CASE

He will find an excellent selection
in the Leather Goods Store. Pass
cases of pin and long-grain seal
and morocco in dull and bright fin
ishes with space for one or two
passes. All three fold style with
bill pocket in back.
Prices So to $12, less 20 per
cent.
MAIN Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
$50 Uncommon1y Pretty
Wash Dresses for Young
WOmen-$12.75 Each

And small is the price for such dresses there is the
per cent deduction off, which makes them
smaller priced.
They charming little frocks all Of cotton voe in
dark and light coors There lovely pale blues pnks
and other light coors and there plenty of dark blues and
blacks Some have white polka dots and others in
figured effects, but all attractive
They made in number of pretty styes-all cool and
summery and becoming.
IA to 20 year sizes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
New Silk-and-COtton Shifting
Special at $1.5O a Yard

there is the 20 per cent to come off,
too.
Several varieties of colored
stripes on white grounds, so inches
wide, and very nice for mems shirts,
women's waists and dresses.
r, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
"A Certain So Dress Linen

popular and good be to get again in all
he coors wants
r an Irish linen in medumweght ramie particularly
M dresses and skirts Many fashionable shades
ana white all yard wide
subject to the 20 per cent deduction
n tEirst Fioor CAsstspD A...5t
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
DUy HIHtOo1 z17tyU7CC7ty 10
the Store and Pay 20 Per
Cent Less for 1t Is
Working Wonderfully ]

ROBABY nothing done business institution has
country original Wanamker letting
anything the Store less than the absed
of
goods embraced this small
0OOO wohxcded
With this comparatively negligible exception the whole wealth
under this choose
fifth less than the regular prices
tits straight conceived and operated good faith
the burden of the high living which, like the "Od Man of the
story, has fastened itself the back of the public:
wonder that plants operating
have the privilege of clipping one off the
almost everything needed for home
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22

white frilly collars or blue
scalloped edges. Only the rate
of exchange makes it possible to
offer such waists at such low
prices.
The 20 per cent deduction will
be made at time Of purchase.
'r, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
More Silk SLIPS from Porto Rico

The and slips imaginable unde sheer
They of China black with handdrawn
ms and had for the $780, minus the 70
Floor,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
WOmen's Sheer Linen
Handkerchiefs, $6 a Dozen

The flax and fine the hankerche kind
number OF prefer all plain and
good quality - " ~ ~ 0' ~
Inc hens dany stched-and the handkerches
" e marked with initials for moderate sum-
4hefe Is the 20 per cent deduction to off, as WELL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
Fine French Upholstery
Fabrics Come Just in Time

For people like to have while
they are away for the Summer And always possible to
get these finer French materials.
New Verdure brarv or
living room furniture, $675 to $10.75 a yard. -
Also damasks and lighter
Colonial neutral tinted stripes for drawing rooms parIor
AM boudoirs, 1915 o $3.50 a yard ' f
Not only these
oeter every The 20
the price of the materials and the uphosering
MarkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
Certain Exquisite Silk Wraps
$50 Less Tomorrow

Picture lovely dark blue silk trcolette with lining of pale
radum silk which shows through and then band
work blue braid down the entire front and back of gold cloth
This is only them There dark blue satin
combined with trcotn and others for and
ne brocades evenings few have collars of MOLE
kolinsky squirrel, krimmer and marabou.
The prices, after the $50 off, $95 S425 and
then there is the 20 cent to be deducted also.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
THE MOTHS WILL
DO THE
WORRYING-NOT
YOU

if all your furs and winter suits
and wraps are safe within the
Wanamaker Fur Storage Vault,
Most people find their furs come
back to them in better condition
than they entered the vault = so
good is the cool, pure air which acts
like tonic on the furs. /,
lThird Floor, Csptrsa1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
inexpensive White Waists

Other voiles with square opening
at neck, drawnwork and small in
serts of real filet, $3.50.
Batiste waists with hemstitching
and drawnwork, $5.75.
When 20 per cent is deducted
from these prices, they will be very
small.
=
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
Mems Terry Bathrobes
From Paris

Absorbent Turkish greatly resemble thai.
Terrycloth bathrobes very favored by men. ~
Price s15 less 20 per
FIoor, Marke
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
"Minus2OPer Cent" Means
Much in Mems Suits

It applies to the prices of all the suits in stock
the regular standard Summer suits wooens and t
the coolest suits made, the tropical suits
These latter are now the suits of the hour and it ia
something unprecedented for be able to choose
of them in the Wanamaker stocks and pay 20 per cent
less than the regular price of it.
Fguratvey speaking these tropical suits are as light as
feather and cool evening breeze they are mad
with all the character and style of the woo
suits. s
Palm Beach suits in fancy and plain shades at S25 and
$50; mohar SUITS $25 to $35; silk SUITS $40 to $55
Tropical worsteds at $35 to $780,
to s1s " ''' '''"''''' @i'0'l
Gabardine trousers white and cream $3.50: strned
serge, $40, and white duck SIS.
Standard Summer suits of fine cool wooens $45 to ss0
All prices minus 20 per cent.
Floor Market 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
A Few People Will
Appreciate This White Habutai

the good but 20
weight Japanese hbuta We don't know other place in this city
where it be found
There much it. for the majority of people prefer
silk those who buy know that worth
its price, for it is almost impossible to it
is SO inches wide and 81 and $3.50 yard less the 20
deduction, which makes a deal Of difference.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22

NOW It's Lace Trimmed Hats for
Summer, Says Dame Fashion
And charming they are has band and bow Of lace
Picture great brmmed dyed to match the straw; sort
49,. - ~ f,hion,h,a roL sand-colored has de-.
has VI e i"'N"oie io's" murey Of champagne
straws IN tne gay summer colored aceand these just
colors trimmed with wide and a few.
sheer lace-then pleasant variation
you'll idea Of the fashions will
tracvenes of these new hats look we'll with gowns
lovely rosepink hat of shiny Prices begin at $20and
bow dark deduction,
brown lace fame-coored hat Of course.
(second F1oor,Che tnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
Blue Silk Handbags Are
So Popular

kind of handbag ~ ~ - ~
are glad to tell of especially good assortment just now OF
blue silk handbags They good quality more silk
OF them have metal though have
'"e',hnlshed ceuoid frames
Ffaees are $4.25 and SO, less 20 per cent
ain Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
Women'S White Lisle
STOCKINGS at Csc

Isoo pair of full ufashioned white Isle hose in second
IN addition to the low price, there is the deduction
(West Aisle)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22

Brand-new arrivals, of every
degree of plainness and elabo-
ration.
Printed voiles, dark and light,
and plain pink or blue or other
wise colored voiles; ginghams
in small and large plaids, and
handkerchief linens. These linens
all from Paris-are delightful
(FIrst y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22
Mems Fine Bangkok Hats
From the Philippines

These the lighe and aires hats made for men,
We show them the rough fashion order
you like. " ' ' 90
Prices, $40, s12 and $780, less 20 per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22

Third Floor, Central)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-22

Third Floor, CentraD
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08
SHOWING VALUE OF FRONT"
lmpecunlous Author Wise in ExpendI-
ture That Less FarSi0htsd
Friend Objected 70.

There Is young author who has ar
rived, and therefore has only, when he
wishes new suit or large steak or
set Of automobile tires, to sit down at
his typewriter and dash off few care
less lines, and eager editors do the
rest. Once upon a time. however,
and, unlike the fairy stories, that
doesn't mean long, long ago-this
worthy young mans assets were so
near the vanishing point that his nu-
merous creditors became uneasy and
threatened a total discOntinuance Of
supplies. Something had to be done,
and that quickly. The author did
something-he took famous financier
with whom he happened to be &C
quainted to lunch at the most ex-
pensive and conspicuous restaurant In
town. When it was over he walked
home for lack of another nickel.
"You are not as bright as you might
be, my boy" he patiently explained to
a protesting friend as he cheerfully
borrowed quarter. Several Of my
largest creditors always lunch at that
place, and 1 knew they would recog-
nize the man L was with. Why, that
lunch is good for at least 60 days ex-
tension on my accounts
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08
T0BACC0'S FRIENDS
TO FIGHT THE ANTS:
CAMPAIGNING BREWING
Three So-called Reform Organ.
izations Are Open
Advocates
(By United PresS)

New York, March 8.-Lady Nico-
tine is fighting hard for her life and
unless the anti-tObaccO forces present
a more formidable attack, she Will
never rest in peace" beside her dear
departed husband, according to infor-
nation obtained in a survey by the
United Press.
| So far as can be learned only three
so-called national reform" move
ments openly advocate determination
Of tobacco along with alcohol. These
are the Anto-Cigarette League, the
w. C. T. U. and few inconspicuous
"Public health" Associations.
The Anti-Saloon League claims no
responsibility for the crusade against
tobacco. In fact it charges such re-
ports are made by enemies of the
league to prejudice the public.
William H. Anderson, State super
intendent of the league in New York,
declared in answer to assertions an
active campaign is being conducted
by them, "That sort Of talk is prop
uganda for the purpose of embarras-
ing our efforts to enforce prohibit
ton"
NoVcILHolcSS, Ill AAdAy POI 10 VI WV
country, particularly in the west,
there is an active reform movement
against use Of the "obnoxious weed"
In most places it is directed by the
local chapters of the national tenn
perance organizations.
In Kansas and North Dakota there
are anti-cigarette laws which pro-
hibit the sale or advertisement OF
cigarettes. These laws, according to
the tobacco companies directly affect
ed by the restriction, are not the re-
suit of national propaganda but are
the consequence Of purely "fanticaI
legislation.
Despite the fact that there is law
against the sale of cigarettes in Iowa,
there is no enforcement, and the
principal objection Of users is that
they have to pay from two to seven
cents more for the popular brands,
because of dealers "risk."
Oregon has initiated a cOnstitu-
tional amendment forever banning
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-03-08
: BETTER POTATO SEED
!! TO INCREASE YIELDS
Progress of Work in Developing
! Improved Stocks.
Department Of Agriculture Co-operat-
ing With Experiment Stations In
Practically All Of important
Producing States.

lprepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
Seed stocks Of Irish potatoes COM
monty available to growers contain
many mixtures, not infrequently dis
eased, and as a rule not as produc-
tive as they should be. The chief Of
| the bureau Of plant industry. United
| States department Of agriculture,
makes this statement in reporting on
the progress Of work in developing i'm
proved seed stocks. 1t is a recognized
fact, he says, that the yield Of pota-
toes in this country is far below that
secured in some other countries, and
the difference Is commonly attributed
to the use Of relatively inferior seed
stocks. Seed-improvement work is
being carried on by the department
In cooperation with agricultural e1-