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Evening journal., 1921-04-27
Silks, WooLens,
Wash Goods

Nineteen surprise specials for
Proft-sharing Day only. Read
them over:
Black Satin Imperial, IS
inches wide. Special tomor-
row ............ S2.OO yard
Black All-silk Foulard: ss
inches wide. Special tomor-
row '''...... ..........S1.75
Ali-silk Cartridge Cloth. sp.-
cial tomorrow ....30c yard
All silk. 40 inches wide heavy
Canton Crepe. Special tomor-
row ''..'..... ......... $3.50
Yard wide SILK Canton Crepe.
white only. Special tomor-
row ..............sf.39 yard
Yard wide Radium Silk ALI
over Laces. Special tomor-
row ................ $3.50
Yard wide Navy and Black
Taffeta Silk. Special tomor-
row .......... ........ .Si.5O
Black Maline. 27 inches wide.
Special tomorrow .25c
soutache Braid, special to-
morrow ............ 29c Bolt
silk Fringes. all shades. spe-
cial tomorrow . s5c yard
5O-inch wide Black Mohair;
splendid for bathing suits. spe-
cial tomorrow ... S5c yard
All-wool. yard wide. Navy
Blue Serge. Special tomor-
row .............. 15c yard
All-wool. 81 inches wide Mems
Wear French Serge. Special to-
morrow ......... $3.50
Fancy voiles. IS and 40
inches wide. Special tomor-
row ......... ............. 19c
Yard wide Palm Beach Suit
ings; all shades. Special to-
morrow .............. soc
White Organdie. 40 inches
wide. Special tomorrow 29c
White Wolfe. As inches wide.
Special tomorrow .3pc
Cotton POplin. white or black.
Special tomorrow .... 29c
Black satine. Special tomor-
row .. .....25 25c
MAIN FLOOR-REAR.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
Profit
Sharing
Specials
Down Stairs Store.

Best Percale. S6 inches wide.
Special tomorrow, 5 yards
for ....... ss.'' ~A'"N
Scotch Zephyr Dress Cling
hams: extra wide. Special to-
morrow ............ SOC yaru
Bates Dress Bingham, all new
patterns to select from. Special
tomorrow, 4 yards for. 500
shirting Madras, in fancy
stripes, full yard wide; fine
quality. Special tomorrow.
2Sc the yard
Best Apron Gingham; fast
color. Special tomorrow,
: yards for S1.OO
Linen Couch Covers. in fancy
stripes: full size. Special to-
morrow ..S1.75 each
Devonshire Cloth; fast color,
fancy stripes. Special tomor-
row ............ 3Sc yard
Half Curtains, made in lace.
Special tomorrow 90. CSC each
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
RIcnoR onoLEM ELHcrIoN.

The Ladies' Bichor Cholem Mos
hef Zekenim Society will meet at
the Home. 21i West street this even
ing. Nominations for officers will
form part OF the evenings busi-
ness. Following are the present Of
hcers: President, Mrs. Charles W.
schagrin. first vice-president. Mrs.
Harry Freeman. second vice-presi
dent. Mrs. Harry Eisenman treas
urer, Mrs Jacob Faber: recording
secretary, Mrs. Emanuel Cohen; cor
responding secretary Mrs. Tovinger.
and honorary financial secretary.
Nathan Barsky
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
DANCE OPEN MINSTREL SHOW

Final arrangements for the min
strel show to be given by the Madi-
son Neighborhood Association on
Friday night were completed. al a
meeting OF the association held in
the Madison Field House last Mon
day night
Many novel features will be in
augurated iD the show a dance will
be given following the minstrel OK
hibiuon. Miss Mary r. Regan Has
charge Of the tickets.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
WELCOME PASTOR SHARP.

a reception was given last We'd
nesday evening at Mt Pleasant
Church to the Rev. W. W. Sharp.
pastor OF Mt. Pleasant and Newark
Union churches. Addresses were
made by the Rev. George W Weldin
and Nelson Talley Mr.. sharp also
spoke An entertainment was given
by the young people Of the church
Those who took part were Mr.. and
Mrs. II NJ. Weldin. the Misses Hope
Richardson. Ethel Squibb Anna But
Ter. Ruth Simon. Mrs. Walter For
wood, Mrs Nelson Vanaman. Eber
Legates and the members Of the
church choir. The pastors family
was presented with handsome bou-
quet Of snapdragons and carnations.
Refreshments we're served.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
Wonnen'S
CorSetS,
Boomers,
PajdndS and
PetticodtS

Corsets, low bust and topless
models. Special tomorrow,
at ........ ........... ~A.OV
Crepe Bloomers, in pink and
white; full cut and reinforced.
Special tomorrow .........5 SOC
Billie Burke Pajamas, hand
embroidered; fine pink batiste.
Special tomorrow,
S1.5O and Sf.sS
Muslin Underskirts, deep en-
broidered ruffle and dust ruffle.
Special tomorrow .....S1.OO
FIRST FLOOR-REAR.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
sT PAUHs onURCn FESTIVAL

Plans were made for a strawberry
festival to be held at st. PauVs NJ
r. Church. in June by the Ladies'
Aid Society, az their meeting held
last evening at the home OF Mrs
Mayrice F. Alexander, 921 Gnpin
avenue. Nine new members were
admitted TO the society last evening.
Following the business session. a
social hour was held and refresh
ments were served.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
SUSSEX W. G. T. Z. CONVENTION

The campaign convention Of the
Women's Christian Temperance
Union Of Sussex county, will be held
in Wesley NJ. +. Church. George
town, on Thursday, May s. Officers
OF the Sussex County Union are:
Miss Lillian Cade. of Milton. presi-
dent; Mrs. Bertha Carey Of Milford,
vice-p president; Miss Anna Hazard.
OF Lewes, recording secretary; Mrs.
Sara NJ. Irwin. OF Milton, corre-
spending secretary. and Mrs. Jessie
NJ. Graves, OF Milford, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
w. II. S. AtuMNAE MEETING.

The April melting Of the Whining
ton High School Alumnae Associa-
tion will be held this evening in the
rest room OF the DUPONT Building
Among the new business TO be dis
cussed will be whether three meet
ings will be held next year in place
or the monthly meeting. The new
plans calls for a meeting in Sep
temoer, January and May.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
INDOOR EIELD MEET.

The Neighborhood Association
will hold an indoor field day. at s
o'clock this evening. In the Union
Fire Company house, Third and
Union streets. All the neighborhood
Aerociations are invited 10 attend.
Games viii be played and dancing
rill be enjoyed. Music will be fur
sished by a string orchestra
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
Art Goods
at attractive
lou pricingS

Stamped Pillow Cases. Spe-
cial tomorrow ..S1.O0 pair
Stamped White Scarfs, 1Sx54
inches and 36-inch Centers. Spe-
cial tomorrow ....... soc each
Stamped Hemstitched Towels.
Special tomorrow ... .45c each
MAIN FLOOR-RIGHT AISLE
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
MzPAH GLASS sooIABLE

Mizpah Bible Glass Of Richardson
Park NJ. f. Church met at the home
Of Mrs. Howard Taylor last night
Mrs. Catherine Stewart teacher. and
nineteen members Of the class were
present. on May 26 the class Will
install Offices for the ensuing year
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
CHARITY RuM,IAcF s,,r

The Ladies Of Charity will con-
duct a rummage sale at 3i3 East
Sixth street tomorrow and Friday
Contributions will be called for upor
notice 10 the secretary. Miss Mar,
Elizabeth Regan. 4435-J.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
BANKERS- -BRoKERs' DANCE.

me hnal dance OF the Bankers
ana Brokers Club will be held on
friday evening. May 90. in the bali
room OF the Hotel DUPONT. MANY
mover features are being arranged
Music will be furnished by WILSON,
orchestra.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
DANCE FOR cHID WELFARE

Plans are being completed for the
next small and early dance by
Junior League az the Wilmington
Country club on May z. Music for
dancing will be furnished by the
Original Six Orchestra. The pro-
ceeds will be given TO the Child Wei
fare Work In this city.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
p. AND S. AUxnLIARY MEErING

The Woman's Auxiliary OF tho
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
will meet at s o'clock tonight at the
home OF the president. Mrs. Willard
F. Smith, Fourth and Harrison
streets
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
ABATEMENT FOR REM.

1920 Delaware avenue; very desir-
able; beautiful surroundings. and
every convenience. Possession May
z. Phone S5O.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
Dainty Styles
For the Tiny Miss

Children's Coats in all the new
styles and colors. Sizes 2 to s
years. Special tomorrow,
S2.OO TO S7.ss
Children's Lingerie and Pique
Poke Bonnets. ribbon trimmed.
scalloped edge. Special tomor-
row ..''... ............ Sf.O0
Infants and Children's Ger
trude Slips, made Of very fine
quality nainsook. Special to-
morrow f...' '............... 4ac
Children's Dresses. in organ
die; new shades, new styles. for
sizes to years. Special to-
morrow ...s s2.8S to s5.sS
FIRST FLOOR-REAR.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
Pretty House
Dresses $I.75

Made OF fine quality Percale
and Gingham. in both striped
and checked patterns, embrace
ing six different styles for selec-
ton, in both belted and straight
line models. This Profit-Sharing
Day will be a good time to make
your purchase OF House Dresses
to carry you through the en-
tire season.
HOUSE DRESSES-1sT FLOOR
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
Continental
FuIWooI
Sport Suits
$3.50

Each year finds Sports Suits
becoming more firmly implanted
in the affections Of the Ameri-
can woman. The smart. DASH
ing styles. the dependable wear
ing qualities and the low price
of Continental Fulwool Suits.
will make every woman want to
own one at first sight. Here are
fine new models to select from.
in a size range from 16 to 46.
The newer shades for spring
and summer are-Putty, Copen.
Light Brown. Pekin. Apple
Green, Light Green and Blue.
The price, $12.5O. is special for
tomorrow only and any altera-
ton needed will be made with
out charge.
SUIT DEPT.-FIRST FLOOR.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27

Made OF Scout Percale."
Color guaranteed. Neat square
neck styles, two pockets. wide
belt effect at the waist line. with
large bow tie, neck. front.
sleeves and pockets trimmed
with heavy white rick-rack
braid. All sizes.
APRON DEPT.-1ST FLOOR.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
Small Wares
Small Prices

Hair Barretts. Special to-
morrow ..... ... 1Oc
One lot regular price soc sani-
tary Aprons ...........25 .25c
Sanitary Belts ..-.......2 csc
Lingerie Tape; three-yard
pieces .s.......... ...... 'oc
Pearl Buttons; one dozen on
card .......5c and 1Oc card
MAIN FLOOR-RIGHT AISLE
Evening journal., 1921-04-27
Quality Here Is Assured.
The Theme is Price

Tomorrow Thursday will be always-interest-
ing profit Sharing Day" Interesting unusually
month"; FOR AFFuIATES WITH OUR FORTY
THIRD" ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (an
which is in the midst of its last week.
Everybodys Store Profit Sharing Day prices
any other day-here elsewhere-and it's
long. long time, since prices levcled
pare tomorrow's offerings All
assorments reduced a point which a quick
clearance. Not all Profit Sharing Day spe-
ciaIs mentioned herein. The following may taken
as hints merely. CROSBY & HILL co.
Evening journal., 1921-04-27

Every woman will warmly
welcome this dress event for to-
morrow. Sample Dresses. di-
rect from the maker. Beautiful
models in Canton Crepe. Blouse.
beaded and embroidered effects,
in summers new colors ami
com binations. Each dress
in designing. tailor
ing and style, and are worth or
$3.50.
DRESS DEPT.-fST FLOOR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-04

satisfactory answer has been given. In
addition to this sum of S3SJ,3 re.
ceived by ButtCrwcCk In one year. there
were other sources from which he re-
cciyed moneys. His contracting business,
it Is said. brought in returns. There is
enough to show thaR Butterwcck re.
ccivcd during the year Considerably more
than SlUO 900
During the month Of January. 1920,
Buttcrwcck mortgages entered on the
dOckcts in the recorders Office
amounted TO $2l 300. In Fcbruur.
must have been slump only two being
issued amounting to 5000. In March
there came boom with total Of S42,
750. Although thirteen mortgages were
given in April the total only reached
$4,000. May brought the sum OI
S20 400 and June S2l, 100. while in
July things doomed because the total
ran up to S44 700. A reaction came in
August when there came n drop to
$4,000 and September went up TO
&3i 200. but last October was the ban.
ncr month with n total Of $50. 200. In
November the amount dropped to S10,-
ZOO and in December to S13, 800. Just
before his arrest four mortgages were
entered in January Of this year aggrc-
eating $4,000. the last one on the
docket hearing the date Of January g
for $4,000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-04
TmAN Of it. Real beaches and

THIAh Of it. Real peaches and
plums in the midst Of winter,
All the way from Cape Colony,
South Africa, they have come to
Henry T. Hallowell & Sons store
bc"nd below Chestnut. They have
arrived in perfect condition after
thrir long voyage and are wonder
fully good to look upon, since we
ra"cn'c seen them for 50 long. And
'hey taste better than they look, too
OF course, they have been packed
with the greatest skill and handled
with infinite care throughout their
crtirn trip. They are used most
effectively in Gift Baskets Of Fruit
and rake particularly delightful and
tempting gifts for invalids, We all
appreciate the unusual, and these
most luscious Of summers fruits,
offered to us in the roidst Of winter,
seem doublv DELIGHTFUL.
&EEI ASSOCIATION
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-04
SeH'U7ah1 3een
DNERTISFMFNT

you ever wished for the
II old-fasjHoned kind Of caramel
that chevy, creamy kind
that You used 10 buy? Well, I've dis
covered thcm-at the stores Of Ed
1uarl j. kr.sr Company, 100 south
Eleventh Street, and 1909 Baltimore
Avenue, And, most fortunately, they
are spccia. for Friday and Saturday
al ~ cents pound. Cocoanut
l,'-c'. too, arc special for these two
lays at ~ cents 4 pound. They are
ds.ielouS.E havorcd-and I must cx.
p.aIH rlEt' here that flavor plays Il
m'st imp"rtaHt part in Kruse's can
dies, and til, Ingredients are the mos,
MIoIc.'mr mat it is possible to buy
Nruse', aes,rVedly famous butter
creams "'l' he 80 cents a pound in
--"&" Of 20 cents today and tomor-
r"''. and ! can assure you that you'll
b" .h"'" than pleased with them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-04
bUTTERWECK LOSS
FIXED At S3B9,01)
That Sum in Mortgages Re-
corded in Year; Victims to Raise
$1,000 for Prosecution
SECOND MEETING is HELD

Special DEsputch TO Errrirc PabHc ledger
Allentown. Pa. Feb. 4.--Additionaf
expressions of determination to prose-
cute featured the second mass meeting
IN the courthouse last night Of victims
Of Harry A. ButterweCk. whose mort
gage transactions landed him in prison
on formal charge Of forgery, md
whose confding customers fear losses OF
.undreds Of thousands Of dollars. Among
those present was reported the man
TO whom he mortgagcd part Of the city
park. AZ was the case Of tho first meet
ing, the ticket Of admission was
''bum" Buttprweck mortgage. Those
who did not lose anything through their
dealings with ButterwCck were not
there. Mortgages recorded by Butter
week totaled $3.50 900 IN a year
High points brought out were asser-
tions that the district attorney IS about
TO investigate. that lawyer clos" TO
Butterwcck IS responsible for n quarter
Of a million. and that Kohlor and
Cnangst, who are under arrest on three
charges Of false rrctcnsc IN connection
with Ruttorwcck mortgages. are rcspon-
Fihle for 100000
Most Of those present were Ncopl" who
had made their investments through
Kohler and Unangst, and one Of them
snld: They look as though they had
nothing" To this former Councilman
Jack Allen. the chairman. fred back:
You cannot always go By appear
ances.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-04

certain street. Upon investigation
found no house there in fact. no house
within two blocks. Then took the
mortgage 20 the party who negotiated
the transaction aud said: Here are the
papers; my client wants the money. :
They asked for time, and | rcplicd
that was too indefinite an answer and
said If the matter were not squared I
would proceed. got the money"
I'VE cannot try TO get Justice on
wind, we must raise some money" " soid
Mr.. Geiger. On motion Chairman Allen
was empowered to have drafted n legal
paper TO be signed by at least two hun.
dred victims who would pledge them.
selves for ho less than IS a piece for
legal retainCrs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-04

II II narI 10 say whrtLry Our in
| terest in the languoroug beauty
Of the maid Of the South Seas or
the revival Of Moyrn Age costumes
is responsible for the extraordinarv
vogue for poqris which has come
upon Us. Certain It is that.they are
Wonderfully becoming. OF late We
have conceived new ways Of wearing
thom. In place Of the stiF tiara of
former years the stately matron
wears q narrow band"au OF pearls.
A bracelet Of pearls takes the form
Of strand wrapped several times
around the arm. No Jewel lends
more di@tinction H. its wcnrer than
the pearl. It's soft lu8tor is most
fattering, arG tNe desire to possess
string Of pearls is one 10 which
every woman viii own. Bailey. Banks
& Biddlo Co. possesses one Of the FIN.
est collections Of Oearls in the world.
THE CHESTNUT ST
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-04
Mortgages for $3.50, 900

1t was reported at the meeting that
according 70 thc index docket In the
Office Of Recorder of Deeds SchIerhtpr
during the year beginning January 4
1920, to January I, 1921, when the first
Butterwcck mortgage was recorded
Buttcrweck gave mortgages in the sum
of S3S9.3OO, largely lost to investors in
one year alone. Several more were
given, but they are marked satisfied -
Many queries have been received ms
to whore this money went. but as vet no
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-04
Three New Victims

New 70 the public rs victims we're
J. Y. Griger. Thomas EiChelbergcr and
r. +. Bcrgstrcsser The last is a gray
bearded man. who said he lost $500.
Mr.. Eichclbcrgpr said he had given
money for a mortgage for what he sup
posed was house with fire insurance
policy thrown in, but finds his lien is on
a vacant lot
\ number Of women were present. in
Guiding one VINO IS reported e. have
threatened To- shoot. The big gun Of
the asscmbnCc was Congressman
Arthur G.. DcwaIt. who had been men
toned In the resolution of the previous
meeting as on" Of thy lawyers to be
interviewed by a r"mm;,t'r nf victims.
He came on from washington to attend
this meeting. He told the gathering
that the unraveling Of th" Buttorweck
tanglc would BE- StuprrdoUs task md
concerted action needed. From cases
that had already come ~ him h" was
free to state that he had found multi
p1ication of mortgages and mortgages
issued upon buildings which wcr" mover
erected. Many are OStCnSibly first
mortgages and others are upon build.
Ings different from those designated.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-24

Would you know this tam-o.
shanter girl II you met her IL
Young 4 McCombs' or McCabe's
stores between 1890 and 4:30 Satur'
day afternoon?
She is the Outside the Law" girl
wearing the Priscilla Dean tam.
When you see her, touch her arm
and say Are you the Outside the
Law girl from the Spencer
Square!" II you have the right
girl she will give you ticket OF
purchase certificate which when
presented 1t The Argus Office will
entitle you to a tam Of any color
you desire. The Outside the Law
girl may be wearing one of green
red, white. brown, lavendar Of
blue. Free tams will be given away
until successful sleuths claim TIKI
number allotted to this city.
Heres the way the idea orig
mated:
When Priscilla Dean was appear
ing in the big film production Out
side the Law" which comes to tn,
Spencer Square theatre for fiv'
days commencing Sunday, she de
signed this attractive tam-o
shaDter. The Baer Brothers o
Chicago are manufacturing then
and through arrangements witt
that firm The Argus secured a linn
tied number for free distribution il
Rock Island.
Tomorrow's Argus will give fur
Their particulars of the district il
which she will be seen.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-24
FERRY Line 70
Be OPERATING
FIRST OF week


The shortest winter season in the
history OF the Rock Island Daven-
port ferry line will be over when
the boat resumes its regular trips
across the river Tuesday or We'd
Itnesday Of next week.
It was first expected to have the
ferry begin its work, II the wealth
er was permissible, next Sunday
hut government marine inspectors
will not be in the city until Mon
day.
Immediately following the in
spection by the government, Cap
tain M. L. Henderson intends te
open the season. Warm weather Il
predicted for next week, but should
extreme cold breezes interfere the
ferry will postpone its initial trip
Tn price Of ferry rides will re.
main the same as heretofore, Cap.
tain Henderson resolving to sticl
to the old schedule as long as HI
can. The five-cent ticket and the
ten-for-a-quarter price will be con
, tinued.
Should the ferry begin next week
it will have started its season a
least two or three weeks prior Il
any other year. Usually the ser
vice is resumed about the middle
| of March. Last fall the line hat
a long season, plying the river un
til Dec. IS.
The ferry has been repaintet
white and remodeling on the hui
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-24

HlGAard 3. Condor. so Ninth
0lroe4 davenport . switchman On
IL Rock Island lines. was injured
~ $50 last evening when the
witch engine en- which he Was rid
'a1G passed . car standing on the
N45acent track and crushed him
.Howas thrown from the engine and
bruised about the body and hips
The accident occurred in the
switching yards opposite the pas
,lenger station Il Thirty-first street
Members Of the crew heard his
cries and came to his assistance
Tho ambulance was summoned and
he was removed to st. Anthony'i
hospital where he was attended BY
Dr.. 8. b. Hall. His condition is moi
serious and he Is expected to re-
cover within a few days.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-24
THURsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS FEBRUARY "a 1921
,een detailed to distribute posters


been detailed to distribute posters
throughout the city.
Through the Illinois farm bu-
reau association local farmers are
being urged to make corn dona-
tons and are told Of the needs OF
the relief. The local committee is
also working through the Rock Is
land Ministerial alliance to pro-
mote the campaign.
No financial drive will be made
in this city, If arrangements can
be made to secure an appropriation
from the One-fund drive in April
Should the one-fund committee be-
lieve the request too foreign to be
taken from the local funds. q drive
for funds will probably be made
through the churches.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-24


Smith expected to xathe, !.
the theatre.
After spending the min
cell he was arraigned besS.
istrate d. J. Cleland in polSs
this morning and had : -, M
fence OF SIX months suspend.i !
provision that he get out = :
Island: The man said th.. 4
home is at Keokuk. Iowa. NJ !
while on his way to West IN
he had decided to get on i, 81, n
Island. "a
Police have practically e,,..ls
ed begging either on the .t,a.a
by house TO house.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-24
Plan TORAISE
CORN DONATION
FROM FARMERS
-
Field Secretary to Arrive In City
Next Week to Arrange for
County Campaign.

The campaign for corn among the
farmers of Rock Island county for
the near east relief will be arrang-
ed for at special committee meet
ing next week when DR.. J. H. Daw-
son, field secretary for the near
east relief. arrives in this city.
Word has been received by DR.
John M. Stevenson, county chair
man Of the relief committee, thai
DR.. Dawson will be in Rock Island
next week to perfect the plans te
canvass among the farmers for corr
donations to be sent to European
starving children.
Rock Island Boy Scouts have
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-24
TWO POUND SPUDS
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
WIN PHRCEFAVOR

8. H. Pierce, $40 Twenty-fifth
street, has returned from South
Dakota and as Q souvenir Of his
trip is showing . two-and-a-half
pound potato.
They're common out there"
said Mr.. Pierce, "and $50 bushels
an acre is not unusual production.
Last fall when the market was
good, they couldn't get cars and
they were forced to store great
quantities"