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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18
Uncle Sans Bank.

Postal savings banks had $1Ss, 900, 900 in de-
posts the first Of this month. Concentrated
under one roof in Rock Island, that would be
considered an enormous bank
When the postal savings system was estab
lished II years ago many professional bankers
moaned that 1t was socialistic. that 1t might
mean the doom Of private banking enterprise.
And yet, after a decade the postal banks have
only 81 in every $3.50 Of the country's total
bank deposits
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

patons We know. These were
Saints Peter and Andrew, aad
Saints James and John tsons Of
Zebedee); these were fishermen.
81. Matthew though a Jew, was a
Roman toll or tax gatherer. Saint
Thomas is believed to have been a
carpenter and Saint Philip a fish
erman. OF the remaining FIVE, no
one knows anything about their oc-
equations and to credit them with
any one particular trade would be
Improbable guess work. We might
add that st. Bartholomew is
thought to have been OF noble birth,
the only one of the apostles OF
whom that could be said. Simon
Zelotes is thought to have been a
Pharisee. 1t is very remarkable
how little We know of any Of the
apostles save Saint Matthew and
the first four mentioned"
@. Where is the largest wire
less station? &c.
A. The Lafayette station at
Lyons. France, is considered the
largest in the world. 1t employs
more men and sends many more
messages than any other station.
1t has . wave length OF $500 me
ters. The largest station in the
United States is that at AnnapoliA
ana its wave length is between To-
600 and 1890 meters.
z. We are planning a camp in
the mountains near a lake, this
summer. Can you suggest any ap-
propriate Indian names? L. 3. N.
A. We suggest the following:
katahdin-highest place: Mime
ota--plenty Or water; Taycheedah
camp On the lake; Wantonwan--
plenty Of fish.
Q. What is the speed record for
sirplanes! j W. C.
A. On Nov. 4. 1920. a new speed
record was made for airplanes.
The speed attained was 1873 miles
per hour. and was made by Captain
De Romanet in France.
wat IL tQe QlnefenCe De
tween = bull terrier and q Boston
terrier? ~ W. H. \
A. The bun terrier is a cross
between the English white terrie'
! arouEh-haired animal) AMI the bull
Jog. while the Boston terrier is,s
cross between a smooth-coa ed ter
r1ef with the bull dog.
Q. Is there IN arrow in the Soy
G.. Ms
A. Th- A--o- :. -.-,,
ern constellation '-wee, - y
and the bill CT the Swa.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18
@. How is chassis pronounced

Q. How is chassis pronounced
I. M.F.
A. This is q French world the
nearest English equivalent for the
pronunciation being "shas'-see."
Q. When was Trinity church, New
York city. organized? U. H. W.
A. Trinity church in New York
city was organized under the pro-
vision Of an act passed by the colon
ial assembly in 1898. The original
building existed from 1896 to 1867.
The present building dates from
1889.
9. What is neutraliDed cream?
v. A. V.
| A. The department of agriculture
says that neutralized cream is that
to which an alkali has been added
to neutralize the acid.
@. What is the meaning of SIS
lam!' L. o. d.
A. This word means Submission
to the will Of Cod"
@. What was the first book print
ed in the English language?
e. J. B.
A. The first book printed in the
English language was the work OF
William Caxton, who In ll74, issued
the "Cocuyell Of the Historyes of
Troy" a translation of Raeoul de
Febres' work.
@. Was the Statue Of Liberty
dedicated to George Warrington.
T. b. G.
A. We find no record Of this
statue being Dedicated to Washing
ton. The statue was built BY popu-
lar subscription in France to com
memorate the Tooth anniversary of
American independence.
@. How fan can thunder be heard .
A. H. e.
A. Thunder is occasionally audi
BILE at distance of Is to 20 miles
O. What is the Clan<nae- Gael.
L. M. B.
A. The Clan-nae-C Gael IL an Irish
society founded in the United States
for promoting home rule. 1t was
founded about 1884 by Irish Amer
leans. ~clan-nae-Gael Is. pfonounc-
ed as Klan-na-gal. meaning in Irish
"clan Of the GaslS.r
@. What ware the vacations Of
ne Twelve Apostles? A. A. A.
A. DR.. c. Ernest Smith, rector
OF st. Thomass. Washington, b. C..
says that There are only i've Of
the Twelve ADostlesS whose occa-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18
The Daily Short Story

"A girl your own age, she con-
tinued with heightened color. But
you can pay her a lot Of attention
and make her feel that you care q
lot for her."
SAY" he leaned forward eager.
ly. Would l have better chance
with you if"
Silly" she scolded again. "You
must do it just for Aunt Emmy's
sake" 1t is Just possible that the
young man saw more in Marjorie's
eyes than she cared to say, for his
opposition was not SO strong from
this point on. Finally. though with
some reluctance still, he yielded
and went away.
The next day, to Aunt Emmy's
unboupaed amazement, she received
a box Of American beauties by the
early post.
who on earth-the- lovely things
Eaton c." She read the card
her breath coming in soft gasps.
This was the first of her sur
prises, but it was by no means the
last. Eaton had determined from
the start that if he did this thing
he would do it we'll. and Marjorie
was obliged to admit that he re-
sponded nobly to her plea. Candy
followed flowers, and calls followed
the candy, until Aunt Emmy was
overwhelmed. She treated Eaton
at first with very stiff courtesy
for she had not approved of him.
However, as the young man con-
tinued his attentions, completely
ignoring Marjorie, the old lady
visibly changed her mind, and took
him into favor. II
Eaton's utter neglect of Mar
jorie was so marked that finally
she began to feel a little piqued.
OF course, everyone who knew
Aunt Emmy, loved her to death,
but he might admit that she had 4
niece!
1t was Aunt Emmy who finally
opened the subject.
Marjorie" she said, Il have a
confession to make, and want
your advice" Her niece was a lit
tie startled; she had. thought con-
fession her own prerogative.
DO you believe IN wishing on
stars" Aunt Emmy's tone was
slightly abashed.
Yes" promptly.
We'll, do you think a wish could
ever 30 wrongr Aunt Emmy was
flushing painfully. Marjorie was
puzzled.
Il don't understand" The replv
came with rush.
Il don't like your friendsAbut I
wanted you to have q young man
SO I wished on the stars-for YOU. /"
For mel"
yes. But something is wrong
Eaton C. is Just the one for YOU
and-why-he is paying attention to
me-at my agey' Aunt Emmy
wrung her hands in deep distress
oh. what shall dor
Marjorie laughed aloud. Dear
Aunt Emmy" she said gently, ARE
you sure the stars we're wronx?-
"Wh-what do you mean ~
"Supposing." Marjorie's voice
was almost q whisper. "supposfne
you leave me alone with Eaton the
next time he calls. Perhaps Won
viii mid that he was meant for me.
after ALL"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18
AUNT EMMY'S WISH.
By Grace Garfield.
ny WAoCC S0unCaus
downright. 1921. by The WheelS

Copyright, 1921. by The Wheeler
Syndicate. Inc.)
wish 1 may.
Wish l might
Have the wish l wish tonight"
The slender, white-haired figure
was very still as she fervently re-
peated5 the old Incarnation. and aft
er it the wish, Il want young
mani" Aunt Emmy had not in
tended to speak aloud, nor was she
even aware that she had done so
And so intent was she that she did
not hear the gasp Of amazement
from the other side Of the room.
Niece Marjorie. retreated hastily
to her own room to consider the
amazing situation. Aunt Emmy, GO
if she was day thus Marjorie
with the unconscious cruelty >oi
YOUTH ;, and wanting a man! Why
she hated men! 1t was only with
the greatest difficulty that Marjorie
could secure her permission to &c
anywhere with a male escort.
The old ducky DEAR" sighed
Marjorie to herself. "She has been
everything in the world to me for
years, and l have been only a sell
fish brute in return. If she wants
q young man she shall certainly
have one!"
But the problem presented more
difficulties than she had anticipated.
While to Marjorie herself a young
man means masculinity from about
the ages of II to 80, she quite real
lied that Aunt, Emmy's ideas might
even embrace the fifties. But above
all. how would one suggest. even
ever SO gently, that a man begin
to pay court to ones maiden aunt
Any man in his right senses,
thought Marjorie warmly, would
love Aunt Emmy If he knew her,
but men were usually too much
afraid Of her to dare to pursue the
acquaintance.
In the early twilight of the next
evening. Marjorie again saw her
aunt standing in the western whit
dow, repeating her wish to Venus.
The north window by which Mar
jorie stood opened on a porch, and
as she paused, wondering what to
do. she heard . soft whisper from
outside the window.
Marge, can't you come out for a
walk?" The girl slipped out of the
room and met Eaton, at the door.
You mustn't ask me again." she
said. you know auntie doesn't
like to- have me go out with men, !.
He frowned. But you can't keep
the men away forever. And / in
tend to be in the front row when
the rush starts"
Marjorie suddenly interrupted
his half-uttered complaint.
Eaton. did you hear what auntie
was saying-to the starr" He flush
ed.
Yes, I'm sorry. didn't intend
to-"
I'm glad you did," she said
quickly. Eaton, l love my Aunt
Emmy, and II she wants q young
man, she must have one"
Dimly Eaton perceived that he
was about to be sacrificed O the
altar of Marjorie's love, and felt
still more sorry that he had over
heard.
The only way you can be my
friend" she was saying. "is by be-
ing nice to Aunt Emmy"
"Ill be nice, but l won't make
love-" said the lad. rehelliously.
silly" Marjorie flared MP. "Of
course Won wouldn't oct a. you
"You," he supplied
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18
Will NOT SEND TROOPS.

Washington. May 1S.-President
Harding told Governor Morgan of
West Virginia, he was not inclined
10 send federal troops into West
virginia until more definitely satis-
ned the state forces had exhausted
all their resources
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

Il Do you rsmember the old-time butcher with
= moustache like paint brush, who threw in a
soup bono and, some dogmeat and gave son
b nice large wiener?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18
The Place You Dream Of.

II There still remains one place ON earth, in
4Ahited by white people. where there's no
Rk-and NO taxes. NO laws. NO police. NO tag
Haes. NO strap-hansins, NO alarm clocks-Shd
aaehtng . worry about Tristan d. cunha is
plass. ifs en- ia3ead in the south Atlantic
aA. lsSee -nnes 6sathvsst Of St Helena.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

n X-ray OF average business mans thoughts
|1~Prices will remain low in every business
Except mine"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

nj 1aisvnkiof :, te1lat 49, viAh.
- rYnsnine - M 0nsers ana
~ ~ ssvrsosos,c.l All soiu-
- aho1la - - NJ. for ! few
dayn n.y. the alknlirA solution
nv n nsed oacn ! day following
Id
Whea these solutions have been
used Tor n week Or two, IL stiff
neee ana excessive nasal discharge
continue Il b . good plan to fol-
low the vashine with 1 pleasant
stimulatinx oily STRAY, such % this:
Thymol 5 grains I
Encalvptol 10 erSina
on AZ cuhab ....40 drops
i OH q roe 1 droDs
Iioun netrolatnm :. 3 ouncas--
fsincA ~ ounce al this lasts I
,ons Tins ~ drnsrist NAV nrenare
one.third a the nnantity IN the
SnrmuIa ~ AesireA !
PIace one ounce IN one Of thu
bottles Of the atomi1er and spray
the noae once : dav following the
cle.nsinr snr.y
OJYEeTTONa AVN AESWRRa.
Wa~ u~~h NM p-e- Net
No veu consider three MINIS Of
milf too mnch fnr An aAnIt Who
can't at maats eYoent once a dav!
Wps w q.
A,.v..-rh,.e Mint. q, ,n,,L q
d.v !. !. v.rv moder.ts on.nt;tv NJ
. a. vho,.,crs sooS ~ The "a.
.tr;ct;or m mai II !. rhv.;cisns
yor .horld az him vhefher Won
NAV t.Ls ~. -;lr in.tssd sor n,Ik
:. m..t !. sWaX
ma .HNFR so- Ear Aesa
ro- ~. hers0t ~ aT r. M"and
anv nthars interested NAV 7 state
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

wouldn't the modern youth throw a, fit II
be had to do some Of the chores that wereI
wished on father when he was . boy!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18
LOVES CIRCLE.

Jim Young gave his love to sweet Alics. 5
And she bestowed hers on Joe Riggs:
Joe's affections were recklessly hurtled
At tho feet Of the lovely Miss BigSs.
Miss Biggs cast. her eyes, full Of longing,
Upon good for-nothing Ralph Gay.
Who lost his heart (such Is was left him)
To frolicsome Fanny O'Day.
: But she long had chefiShed In secret
passion for Senator Bone.
Who'd declared to the daughter Of Richwell
That he loved but her fair self alone.
Though bne OF q set most exclusive,
She adored the athletic Jim Young;
And thus was the circle completed,
But the strangest part still is unsung.
You'll agree that each had fair portioo,
That there was enough to go round,
Yet all of them gloomed in the shadow
OF want, with gloom most profound!
e. r. A., in the Clinton Herald.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

4 In every country town there Is some fellow
who seems never to do anything except sharpen
In Ak.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18
Allies are isdins the Pol.s full Of sDlintsrs


Timber supply has decreased in proportion
% the increase in block head.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

Business always seems to be picking ~
faster over in tho other town.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18
Argus Information Bureau


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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

At first glance we were inclined to gasp at
The Argus headline, Child Will Get Italian
Post. Who is this child, We wondered, and
what will it do With an Italian post-and what
the dickens is an Italian post All OF
which we might have been spared mot to men
ton you) had we taken the trouble to read the
story beneath. But we seldom read below the
headlines
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

HARRY STILLFLEW is not as you might
imagine. an aviator; nor did he acquire his
monicker through disastrous experimentation
with home distillation. He is proprietor of a
grocery store in Undertook, Ill.
BUT we are curious to know if Mrs. Paul
Rimes of Edna Mo-, has any weakness ior
versifcation.
AN epigram (says a writer whose identity
is unknown TO us) is lot Of words fitted to-
gether in such a manner that their lack of
meaning is concealed by \the brilliant effect
produced.
Another illusion busted. We had always
thought an epigram few words clevery ar
ranged and full of meaning.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-18

News Is News-Or Is lit
LENA Corr, Freeport Journal-Standard-1
Water was on tap at the Bradley cafe
last night: the city water was shut of
on account Of repairs to q valve. Citi-
zens who wanted drink, who had not a
supply ON hand, went thirsty. This
morning about $50 Fred Neal hoped to
look in the window of the Brathey cafe
and noticed water running from faucet
and good quantity covered the floor.
He promptly pboned the boss and it was
shut off,
AGAIN quoting the Freeport ]. S.: "P., o
Silver went to Orangeville this morning to at
tend the funeral Of the late D. A. Schoch.''
Did You. by any chance, ever attend the fu.
neral Of anyone who wasn't ''late"?
GLORY's DAY.
("Then shall righteous shine forth as tht
sun in the Kingdom OF their Father.')
A day OF glory there shall be
For children Of the King Divine.
When they in sun-like majesty
Shall in their Fathers kingdom shine
e. W. S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-02
CASE DISMlSSEDgI
]. F. Thompson Can Proceed With
Erection of Frame Building

The case Of James F. Thompson
who had been stopped from erecting
a frame building at the head of King
street, known as 1902 King street.
was dismissed in the police court
this morning and he will proceed
with his work. Magistrate Aylett
B. Nicol presided.
Corporation Attorney H. Noel
Garner appeared for, the city and ex-
planned to the court that the mayor
had stopped its erection owing to the
character Of the building being at
the entrance Of the city.
MIR. Garner, however, stated that
Mr.. Thompson had obtained the ne
cessary permit for its construction.
Mayor Duncan stated that people
had complained to him and protested
against it's erection in that section.
The mayor, however, said that he
did not desire to stop any business,
but simply ordered its construction
stopped in order that city council
might have some say in the matter
Attorney F. c. Duvall appeared for
Mr.. Thompson and said he under
stood that he had been criticized for
taking the case. He, however, said
that he simply gave his honest opin-
ion to his Client and nothing more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-02
President Names q and
State Department "a as
Advisory Committee
HEADS FIRST GROUP
George Sutherland picked-High Of
iicers of Army and Navy On Tech
nical Staff.

Washington, Nov. 2-The diplo-
matte organization which IS to rep
resent the United States at the
Conference on Limitation Of Arma-
ments was completed yesterday
when the President announced the
name Of q advisory committeeman
and when a few hours later the
State Department made public the
names of 81 members of the technl-
cal staff Of the American delegation.
Of the two groups the technical
staff undoubtedly will be the more
important 1t will contribute the ex-
pert advice upon which the Ameri-
can delegation will act in arriving at
it's policies respecting both the inter-
national issues and the limitation or
reduction Of armaments.
Also from this staff will be drawn
the committeeman who will repre-
sent the United States in the purely
technical studies to be made and in
the reports which are TO be acted
upon by the Conference as q whole.
Some of the Conference committees,
Of ours will be composed of ac-
credited delegates, but many others
will be made up of the staff at
taches of the various delegations.
The advisory committeeman Will
be called into consultation by the
American delegation from time TO
time for a discussion Of American
policies. President Harding explain
ed today, and their Judgment is eX-
pected to be exceedingly helpful to
the delegates 1t is not likely how
yer. that these men and women VIII
have any immediate offlcia! contact
with the foreign groups.
In selecting the technica! start
three groups were formed, the first
made up Of international lawyers and
international experts. many OF them
being in the diplomatic service or III
the Department of State, the latter
including II officials, headed by
John V. MacMunay, chief of the Far
Eastern division. The ether two
groups were from the army and
navy. Major General james &.
Harbord. deputy chief of staff under
General Pershing, heads the list or
eight army officers, while Admiral
Robert f. Coontz, chief of operations,
is at the head of the navy represen-
tatives
The President explained that he
did not recognize any special element
of the population of the country IN
selecting the Advisory Committee.
but had sought to include represen,,
tatives of the various geographical
sections of the country. Also ne de-
liberately selected three Democrats
for membership on the committee,
most of the others being Republican
The advisory committee will be
headed by former Senator George
Sutherland, of Utah. one of the Pres
ident's warmest friends. The vice
chairman probably will be Secretary
Hoover. General Pershing was placed
on this list instead of on the technl-
cal staff, as was Admiral W. L. Rod
gers, in order that the advisory
committee might have the benefit or
the best military and naval advice
in its own deliberations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-02
Friendship Veteran
Fire Association

The Friendship Veteran Fire Asso-
citation is probably one of the oldest
organizations of "smoke-eaters" IN
the entire country. Founded in lII4
il has played prominent part IN the
life and development Of the city, ana
is still doing yeoman service along
progressive lines. The old equipment
of the original company is housed on
South Alfred Street, short half block
from King. An ancient hose cart
built by R. F. Prettyman, of AieXan-
dria, over one hundred years ago oc-
cupies a place of honor alongside
the first fire engine which ever came
to the city. This engine, worked o!
man power, was the marvel OF It's
dav. 1t was built in Philadelphia IN
1900 for the United State" ""vern-
ment and afterward purchaser Dy the
Association. A hat Worn by the fire.
fighters of colonial days occupies a
prominent place on the wall, together
with some of the fire buckets, used
before the fire engine had been de-
veloped. The hat is of tie stove-pipe
variety, made of meta! and painted
vivid green. Draped along the wall is
a United States flag bearing the
thirteen stars on a blue field, the Of
ficia! standard Of our country IN the
years Of her youth.
Continued from page three}
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-02
BAPTIST REVIVAL
WoOdlawn Church TO Hold Services
Next Week

Revival services will begin at
Woodlawn Baptist Church Sunday,
November 9th, at 3 p. m. The rest
of the week and on Sunday, the
18th, the preaching service will be
at 1880 p. m.
Prayer meeting and song service
will begin half an hour before each
reaching hour.
Both for the preaching service and
the leaders Of the music, this revival
will be conducted by men who are
foremost in ability among Baptists:
No more eloquent or powerful
preaching could be enjoyed at re-
vial service in any of the big city
churches. In fact the preacher will
be one of Washington's foremost
and most successful pastors.
The song leaders, also from Wash
ington, have few equals and no sur
pervisors.
The Woodlawn Baptist Church,
the small church with a big purpose,
and bigger wallop in fighting IN
iuuty, is located on the Camp Hum
phreys, Alexandria Pike, not over
three hundred yards from Post Four
entrance TO camp. :.
Announcement Of schedules OF
free bus service to and from the re-
vival meeting will be made later.
Rev. Noel J. Allen, pastor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-02
PLAYING IN BALTIMORE
Columbian Players TO Present "All
Aboard" Tonight

Carrying with them memories Of
their most enjoyable Halloween
Dance, the Columbian Players de-
parted this afternoon for Baltimore,
where they will tonight produce in
Mt st. Joseph's Theater, their re-
cent musical comedy success, "AE
Aboard The Columbian Players
are giving this benefit performance
in Baltimore as an expression of
their gratitude for the many cOurte-
sizes shown them by the authorities
of Camp Columbus over Labor Day,
and it is stated that in all probabili.
ties the benefit will be of consider
able financial aid TO the educational
institution at Leonardtown, for whose
particular benefit the show IS given.
The Xaverian Brothers have a large
college in Baltimore, and the theater
seats around one thousand people.
The Columbian Orchestra will be on
hand, and it is also understood that
the Boys Band from ST. Mary's In,
dustrial School will give few Sc
lections during intermisson. The
show is being produced by Norris y.
Roland, assisted by Miss Mary Con-
Ion. The orchestra accompaniment
is headed by Mr.. George J. Jaeger
as director OF music, assisted by
Miss Camille Delane. Mr.. J. Eagan
H. Cells. G.. NJ. Reilly, and c. NJ.
HOrran.