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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10
WINTHROP

Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Judkins of Ux-
bridge, Mass, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. H. Wellman.
Miss Flora Kimball after enjoying
vacation of a few weeks here, re-
turned to Portland, Sunday.
Miss Addie French, Portland, was
the weekend guest of her mother.
Mrs. NJ. Carrie French.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Edwards OF
Augusta were week end guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W n Kirnball. Mr.
Edwards returned to Augusta Sun
day while Mrs. Edwards will remain
a few days longer with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Macomber
and son, Kenneth. Mr. and Mrs. Hen
ry Elliott Mr.. and Mrs Earl Morton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carol Perry, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. B. Tinkham. Mr. and Mrs. r.
l.. Woodbury. and daughter, Margar-
ct, of Monmouth and Mr.. Talbot of
Somerville, Mass went on a camp
ing trip to Harpswell Saturday. re-
turning Sunday night They report
ed a good time and plenty of clans
and Holsters.
Miss Emma Cochrane passed the
day Sunday in Monmouth with her
cousin. Miss Inez Marston
Mrs. F. L. Woodbury. and daugh-
ter. Margaret, have returned to their
home in Monmouth after having
been the guests of Mrs. Woodbury's
sister, Mrs. Maud Macomber for a
week
w. J. Bonney is on a weeks vaca-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10

May Farmer who are passing the
summer here.
Mr.. and Mrs. F'enton Milden Of
Pennsylvania are guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Ii. f. Keening for a week
Herbert f. Wadsworth. member of
the Maine Legislature, Mrs. Word
man and her sister. Mrs. Bailey, were
at Poland Springs Saturday when
President and Mrs. Harding were
entertained by the Rickers 1t was
gala day on the Hills. The Win
throp party bad the pleasure of
meeting the President and Mrs
Harding.
An eleven year old boy from Good
Will Farm rode into town Saturday
evening on a bicycle which he sold
to "a Winthrop boy for twelve dol
lars. The Winthrop boy showed the
wheel to Sheriff Foster who took
the boy in charge. Later inquiries
were received from Augusta in re-
gard to the bicycle which had been
stolen in that city. The boy re-
manned in charge of Mr. Foster I'M
til Sunday night when Mr.. Hinckley
came from Good Will to take him
back,
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BELFAST

Sunday night was Stevens night at
the Northport Country Club and a
large number of Belfast members
motored down to hear the concert
given by Mr. and Mrs. Richard f.
Stevens of Brookline. members of the
club and musicians who never fail to
give great pleasure.
DR.. William C. Libbey of Belfast
and Robert Steward of Lansing,
Mich, will play off the finals for the
silver cup off red at the Northport
Country Club
The attention of members of the
Country Club is called to the cos
tune dance to be held on Thursday
night. While this was at first an
nounced as a masked party. masks
will not be required, although they
may be worn if so desired Fancy,
antique or grotesque costumes may
be worn and it is hoped that there
will be a. large attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10
tate dealings. Sixty-day bills and
commercial 60-day bills on banks @.6l !:
Commercial 6O-day bills 36lI, demand
New York Produce Market

New York: Aug. 9.
1856; No. hard 1881; No. ] Manitoba
1901 and No mixed durum 14Ol CT
track New York to arrive.
CORN-Spot steady; No. , yellow
and No. 2 white S14 and No mixed
500 i New York Today shipment.
OATS-Spot steady; No white 514.
LARD-Steady; middle west 12004
1910.
BUTTER-Wcak; receipts 14762
tubs; creamery higher than extras ABB
M44: do. extras 81 score 42l@ 43; do.
firsts IS to 81 score 39@42; packing
stock current make No. 30,
EGGS-Irregular: receipts 29.787
cases; fresh gathered extras frstS SO
gal; fresh gathered firsts 34@ A.;
state. Pa. and nearby western hennery
nearby western hennery whites firsts
to extras 47@5S; do brown extras
46@4s: do. gathered browns and
mixed colors firsts to extras sc 045;
refrigerator firsts 50 037
OTATOES-Steady: sweets south
CABBAGES-Quiet. prices unchang-
ed
There was no change in raw sugar
prices today, Cubas being quoted at
81 cents C {, equal to 4S6 for CEN
trifugal with Porto Ricos offered at
4.S6 for centrifugal.
The market for raw sugar futures
was easier and closing prices were two
to four points net lower. The volume
of business was light. Closing bids:
September 3.25. December sos. March
2.S2. May 2,89.
The market for refined was quoted
at 600 to els for fine granulated wiz
one refiner out of the market The de-
mand was fair. with all refiners be-
hind on deliveries.
A little liquidation in Augusta com
prised the days business in refined
sugar futures with final bids unchang-
ed to 10 points net lower. September
closed at els, December 6.I0 and
March $50, all bid
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ton during which time he win visit
his brother. Fred Bouney of Auburn
and sister, Mrs. Ella Bradford of
North Paris.
G. G. Hodges of Somerville, Mass,
visited his family here for the week
end.
MIR. and Mrs Irving Macomber are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a son. named Harold Eugene.
Edwin Wadsworth Of Boston ar
rived in town Saturday for q two
weeks vacation. Mr.. Wadsworth
has "a fine position in the Hood
Dental Laboratory on fremont
street.
Mrs. Ida b Williams. daughter,
Mrs. Blanche Mallett of Readfield,
son, Ernest Carbin, and daughter,
Barbara of Massachusetts. were
Sunday callers of Mr., and Mrs Cur
It's Sears.
Charles O'Connor and family were
calling on friends in Winthrop
Sunday.
Miss Annie. Holmes of Auburn ar
rived in Winthrop Monday and will
be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Holmes for several weeks.
Rev. r. ]. Clifford gave notice
Sunday that there would be no Sun
day evening and Wednesday evening
prayer meeting during the month of
August.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Alger. son
Sanford, Jr., and C. II. Jackson. of
Brockton, Mass. are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Towle
James Concannor has returned to
Augusta after passing the week end
with Harry Sears.
Mrs. Fred Haynes and daughter
Vivian were the weekend guests of
relatives in Belgrade.
There will be a demonstration of
poultry culling at E. G. Hudson's,
Sturtevant Hill. Winthrop, Thursday,
August II at 10 o'clock A. NJ. (Stand-
ard time). All who are interested
are requested to be there.
Edward Leard of Hartford, Conn.
is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Lottie
Wyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Stockford
and family have returned from Owls
Head.
French were held Saturday afternoon
at o'clock, daylight time. Rev. P.
j. Clifford. pastor of the Methodist
church officiated. Among those
present from out of town were Rev.
Roscoe Remick and Charles Remick
of Hampden. The funeral was priv
ate.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Henche of
Chelsea, Mass, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs Peter Mccain at the Elm
hurst.
Miss Ursula Farmer arrived Sun
day from New York and will be at
the Winthrop House for a few weeks
with her sisters the Misses Alice and
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Chicago Cattle Market

chicago, Aug. ..
CATTLE-Receipts 900U; steady to
strong; top ycarlings 1868; bulk beef
steers 725 q 1900; bulk fat she stock
425 q 675; veal calves largely 5000
$50.
Receipts 10000; opened Is
to 80 cents higher closing better
70 10 cents lower than Yesterdays av-
erage; top 1880. the highest price
since Nov. 20. 1920; bulk light and
light butchers 1140@1175; bulk pack
ing sows 900 G940; pigs steady to 25
1925.
SHEEP-Receipts 10000; lambs
steady to 80 cents lower; top natives
1000; packers top 950@975; western
tops 1915: others duh to 1000; sheep
steady: Montana wcthers 5400550
Montana ewes ass; no choice light ma
tives; bulk 325@ 450; feeder lambs SO
cents higher; S25 paid.
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Campmeeting.s at
Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard. Me. Aug THE
Christian and Missionary Alliance
convention at the campgruund was at
tended by large audiences throughout
the day and evening Monday. a num-
Der of workers arriving from western
points.
The feature ADDRESS Of the day was
given by Rev Canon I. f. Howell OF
Hamilton. Ont
The children's meetings. in charge of
{. +. DOME of Providence, r. l., are
attended by larger number Of boys
and girls than for several years. The
missionary address in the evening
was by Rev 5. w. Diener Of ChIle An
evangclistic address was given in the
grove Monday night by Rev. p. s.
Philpott OF Hamilton. ont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10
Stock Markets
NEW YORK MARKET
Features of the Days Dealings in All
thu Leading Stocks

New York. Aug. 9,-After a modest
rise, the stock market eased off on
selling of industrials. closing heaVE
with irregular changes mostly OF
Tradinr showed the lack of convic-
ton on the part of the speculative
community which has been character
lstic recently. Although the feeling
in the street as to the general out
look has undergone distinct improve
ment in the last few weeks. immedi-
ate prospects still were regarded 100
obscure to justify heavy commit
mentS.
Trading in consequence was hight:
In one hour today sales were limited
to approximately 10000 shares. me
GAYS transactions were Soo.ooo sha ares.
AT the opening there was some BUY
Ing of rails which raised quotations
IN various instances one to two points.
reports Of better earnings ana eN
pectatons of an agreement without
great delay as to payment of the sum
due the roads for the period of gov
ernment control lent temporary
strength to these issues.
In the late trading the rails eased
on with the remainder of the nSt.
selling on the decline centered in the
Nts motors and equipments.
rorelgn exchange reacted sharply,
'oiiowing yesterdays upturn.. Steri-
ing broke about seven points from
!esteyday's high level. which seemed
20 confirm the assumption that the
t rs, was due to speculative operations.
utner exchange rates declined in SYM
lathy Call money remained at per
cent
The demand for bonds was affected
ny continuance of firm money rates.
Investment issues. as well as those of
speculative character, lost ground,
Win selling taking in wide variety
vi mortgages Northern Pacific as,
ppouthern Railway As anda IS. Union
hacihc As United States Steel SIS. Wa
Sssn lists. Baltimore e. Ohio converti-
uies. and Rock Island refunding As
were conspicuously heavy. Total
sonaes, par value. aggregated $12.950,-
w. Liberty bonds were irregular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10
$1,000 Secures $50 Acres
Horses, Tools, 400 Apple Trees,

crops. furniture, income S27OU last
year near school store church
pasture estimated 500 eds. wood,
great apple orchard also pears, plums;
dandy 9-room house 60 IT. piazza
hear two beautiful lakes, S-cow barn.
- poultry houses 12Xl6: owner called
away throws in horses. COW oats. po-
tatoes, hay. apples, range. chamber
set, tables. chairs, machinery tools.
etc. all for S3500. only $1,000 down
easy terms. Get fun details this and
many more big bargains in the great
apple belt of Maine. J. K Richards.
Pennington, Maine
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COOPER'S MILLS

Mrs. Wesley N. Avery of worces-
ter, Mass. is passing her vacation
at the home of her mother, Mrs. Seth
GIidden.
Mrs. Mary II. Nelson of Stoneharn,
Mass, with her family has moved
into her new summer home in Wind
sor
Mrs. lisa H Noyes left Sunday to
visit her nephew in Portland.
Miss Esther Glidden of Harvard.
Mass, is in town passing her vaca-
ton at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. d. S. Glidden.
Miss Leola Hisler of Augusta
passed Sunday here as the guest Of
Mrs. Albertine Albee.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. e. Hewitt and Mrs.
I. A. Smith were business callers In
Augusta one day last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10
Boston Produce Market
Boston. Aul

Boston, Aug. 3.
REEF-Choice whole cattle 16M III.
BUTTER-EXtras 431 44A; firsts Al
gas.
CHEESE-Fresh choice 21A@22;
firsts 1921
! CORNING. yellow s0@S1.
L EGGS-Nearby hennery 55@56:
western extras firsts As Gas.
FLOUR-Spring patents, 196-lb.
sacks, special short 975 a 100; standard
1895.
HAY-No. 2 timothy 31d32.
LAMB--Spring 1S@26.
OATS-Fancy 40 pounds 54M544.
PORK-Medium backs 24a@27i.
POTATOES-Jersey 81 per 100 lbs;
sweets 7@S50 per barrel.
SUGAR-American Sugar Refinery
quotes els cents in 100-barrel lots
less . per cent TO rcash.
VEAL-10Q1S.
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American Legion Makes
Speediest Run from Rio

Rio Janeiro, Aug. "A new steam
ship record between New York City
and Rio is claimed for the liner
American Legion which arrived
here yesterday. Her actual running
time was II days, 20 hours, the pre-
vious southbound record being held
by the steamer Aeolus. which made
the voyage in 10 days. four hours
The Aeolus. however, made a di-
rect trip between the two ports while
the American Legion encountered
trouble with her machinery shortly
after leaving New York and stopped
for 1-2 days at Bermuda for re-
pairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10
Summer Institute Y.
P. c.. U.s Ferry Beach

Ferry Beach, Me-. Aug. 9.-The an
nusl Summer Institute of the Ma
tional Cniversalist Y. p. c. U. opened
here Monday forenoon with 100 repre-
sentatives of various Young Peoples
Unions in the country in attendance.
While the larger number of attend
ants are from the New England
states. there are delegates here H'om
Ohio, Pennsylvania and middle west
states.
Rev. Stanley Manning Of Boston, ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10
New York Money Market

New York, Aug. y.
Prime mercantile paper 6@61.
Exchange weak.
Sterling 6O-day bills and CONNER
cial 6O-day bills on banks 1921;
Commercial 60-day bills 3.o2s. de-
mand 1904. cables 3.67.
Francs, demand 1861. cables 1856.
Belgian francs, demand 76ls. cables
1862.
Lire demand 4.40l. cables AL.
Marks demand 1.24, cables 1.24a
Greece. demand SOL.
Argentine, demand 5000.
brazilian. demand 1912.
Montreal 10a per cent. discount
Government bonds irregular
Railroad bonds easy.
Time loans firm; go days and 80
DAYS So per cent; six months 6.
Call money firm; high 6. low 8, rul-
ing rate s. closing bid 81, offered at g..
st loan G.
Call loans against acceptance 81.
Sterling continued to decline in the
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Chicago Produce Market
Chicago. Aug.

Chicago, Aug. 3
Active export demand coupled with
correct anticipation that the govern
meut crop report would prove bullish
brought about fresh uptui II today in
the value of wheat The finish, al
though unsettled, was II to . cents
net higher with September l.23a to
gained "a to ] cent and oats to z
cent. Provisions closed unchanged to
= cents higher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10
WANTED
TOP STITCHERS
TIP STITCHERS
HAMPERS
JOHNSON BROS,
Shoe Manufacturing Co.
HaiIoweIl, Me.
IS Acre Farm $1,000 With
Horse, Cow. Hous, Tools

Vehicles, machinery. implements
equipment Guided; pleasantly locat-
ed close huStling K. X. town. advan-
tag :; fertile loan tillage: big wire
fenced pasture with trout brook: esti-
mated SOC cords wood selling nearby
top prices; abundance fruit. sugar
naples: h-room house. delightful
shade, Magnificent view; 60-ft. barn
poultry house. To settle affairs owner
sacrifices only $1,000. easy terms. be-
tails page IS Illus. Catalog 100 Bar
gains FREE. STROUT FARM
AGENCY, 34l =. Water St. Augusta.
Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10

tional director of the Y P. c, L.. and
Rev. Clifford x. Stetson Of Springfield
Vt national president. arc in charge
one of the teachers is Rev. Arthur NJ.
Souie Of knsiield, formerly of Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10
EMPLOYMENT
HeIp Wanted-EemaIe

CHAMBER MAID-ExperieEce one
at Hallowell House.
COOK-And second girl or one for
general housework in small family.
Apply to Mrs. Weston Lewis, 14S
Dresden Ave, Gardiner.
COOK-In small family Apply to
Mrs. Arthur W. Whitney, 146 State
rect
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Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our kind neigh
bors, friends and relatives. also the
Methodist church and Rebeccas for
their kindness, also their beautiful
floral tributes in behalf of our be-
reavement of our lost one
Signed
MRS. W. II. FRENCH,
MRS. LENA McGRATH,
MR. & MRS. JOHN c. BOND.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10
Houses for Sale

ATTRACTIVE MOMENTUM about 6
acres of land 3 miles from the city.
Will sell reasonable. j. w. Beck
Agency. 207 Water St. Augusta.
GARDINER House of eight rooms
and stable, double lot central Local
ton. modern c0nvenienccs, terms. -
College Ave. Waterviile.
GARDINER-Two house at u
Kingsbury street. Double lot. Steam
heat and modern improvements Mrs.
Henry 5. Webster. Tel. 267-M.
HALLOWELL. 9 MAPLE ST. House
6 rooms. Electric lights. Spring
formation write S. b. Crimes, 6l5
Allegheny Avenue. Philadelphia. Pa.
HOME-Ideal home near car harm: 10
rooms with modern cOnv@nienCes,
two-story shed. hot water heat. fruit
trees and shrubs: plenty of shade,
about 10000 50. feet of land Price
low two-thirdS cost to build. 1928
State St. Phone GS7-Y.
HOUSE, rooms. Western Ave. All
modern convcniences, including fur
mace. stable, acre land A. f. Faux
enham, RS. Augusta. Tel. 32i-%z.
HOUSE-A bargain. tenement )
minutes walk from y. O.. all mod
ern improvements. in good repair;
will pay $40 month besides own rent.
Cash or easy payments. Address
T. F., care Journal.
HOUSE-Seven rooms. all modern con-
veniences, first class condition, with
large garage, on corner lot. only ,
minutes walk from State House. Tel
397-N or call at 81 Gage St
OAKLAND---A beautiful home ar
ranged for two families Six rooms
and bath each. electricity. town water
two garages. barn 2Sx36. shed ike:
IL acres of land within minutes
walk of 3 Industries. Car line.
stores. schools. churches. Keep or
4 cows Milk retailcd at the door.
Inquire Geo. #. Johnston. Oakland.
How many people are reading CLASH
fed ads now.
Lost something? Telephone a Lost
and Found" ad now for tomorrow 5
DaDer
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Motorcycles and Bicycles

MOTORCYCLE--i three-speed Thor
and one Harley Davidson. One Rogers
side car with fittings for Harley or
HENDERSON, John w. Curtis. Route
IS Gardiner.
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New York Stock Market
Corrected Daily by
KINNEY & GREENWOOD,

2Sl Water ST., Augusta
Phones 1264-1265
ELMER n. BRIGHT & co.
MEMBERS of New York and Boston
Stock EXCHANGE
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situations Wanted-F emaie 8

BOOKKEEPER- Experienced, wants
permanent position. Good references.
Write M j." care journal
CAPABLE WOMAN-WisheS house
keepers position in country with
man and wife or WidoWcr. Write
ct. E." care Journal
WORK-'ro do evenings and Satur
day afternoons by young lady of
ability Address L. d. q. care Jour
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S Ads Tell Many Good Values Used Buy Now and Save Money
EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted-FemaIe


CROCHETERS-Exp on in
fants bootees and sacques. Submit
samples. Mention Augusta Journal.
Schiesinger, III East oath St, New
York a
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AUTOMOBILES
Auto, :ohiles for Sale

.----- -------- -----------------------------
Auto, :obiles for Sale II
HIITCk-Roadster, 4-cylinder. Good
running order Wilder St, Halo
veil
pVICK-Big SIX, pass, all cord
tires. Al condition, sell cheap for
o;,ick sale. Walter Martin, care
NaYston & Brooks Shoe Co, or 225
Water St, Hallowell.
D0pGE-1s19 Good condition. Four
rood tires. sis Tractor. Good for
either belt pow er or cultivating land.
cheap r. z. Bailey, Augusta. r. \.
TORD--Touring car. good running Or
der. Periev Claim, Pond Rd,, Litchneld.
FORTHCOMING car. best condition.
)a,e model Frice $500. At Augusta
Motor Co. opposite City Bldg.
OVERLAND TOURING--Five passen-
ger. Price right. Inquire II school ST.
TEJCK--3-4 ton. Can be seen w. Fl.
Nichols garage, Willow St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-10

ATTRACTIVE HOME-With about 6
acres of land 3 miles from the city.
VIII sell reasonable. j. w, Beck
Agency, 207 Water St, Augusta
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EMPLOYMENT
Situations Wanted-FemaIe

USEKEEPER-An experienced one.
middle age, with 11-year-old daugh-
ter, would like position in small fam
lily. References given. Housekeeper,
care Journal.
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GIRL-For general homework in
small family. Laundry done Mrs.
Charles Lawrence, I42 Main Ave,
farmingdale
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Situations Wanted-Male

WORK-Of any kind. Would like
steady position with fair wages, BY
young married man. Address 10, care
Journal
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BUSINESS SERVICE
Professional Seryicas

CARPENTER JOBS--Promptly done
Chas. Mooers, "a Beech ST, Gardiner
Tel. 75-M.
MADAM CRAM-N edium. headings
daily. No. 3 Capitol ST. Te'. 657-J
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-14
l|l||QlIEN'sP PRESS.
70 ENTERTAIN
June VISITORS


The Tri-City Women's Press club
will entertain the news writer's
who cover" the biennial OF the
National Federation Of Musical
associations in this city In June.
The Tri-City Press club will assist
In preparing the program. Decis-
ion TO enter upon plans for such an
entertainment was reached at the
meeting Of the w0men's organiza-
ton last evening at the Times aud
itorium, Davenport.
Details of the entertainment were
not decided, but will probably be
arranged by joint committees OF the
two organizations.
The business meeting last even
ing was short. When guests entered
the Times auditorium they faced
tables set with picnic dinner. ready
to be served. A circus ring sur
orunded by. booths OF sideshows,
representing some Of the ideas and
talents inherited from p. T. Barnum.
was in the background. But most
OF the ideas were original with the
Times and Democrat girls who were
hostesses to the women OF The
Rock Island Argus and Moline Dis
patch. When seated at the tables
there was a brief silence until the
shrill voice of a news carrier rang
through the auditorium and four
page issue Of the 'Women's Press
News" was distributed by Carrier
No. 20.
The original Times-Democrat
jazz orchestra was the opening
number of the circus, when the
quintet marched around the room
playing popular tunes on everything
from ukeleles to tamb0rines. The
tight rope walker evinced shrieks
Of look out" as the demonstration
walked nonchalantly across the ex'
tended rope. The snake charmer
fortune teller and real life bathing
beauties attracted considerable at
tentiOn. but when honest-to-goOd
ness photographs were taken IL
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-14
,pu.,D.r THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS Arnn. u 1871

and state chairman for the fund ep-
parel, came to Rock Island this
morning in the interests Of the f1nd
and he reported that the outlook IN
the state was most enconfasIne.
The crest majority OF the IA
churches Of Illinois and adjoining
states included in tho conference
will make the personal canvass next
week. The first Of June has been
set by some OF the churches ana
other dates have been chosen to ne
in with similar campaigns that ara
being made locally.
President G. A. Andreeo OF the
local institution returned this
morning from Minnesota, where he
has been attending meetings In the
twin cities and nearby districts Of
the state in company with Rev
Theo Ekblad, state chairman. He
reports that while some districts
win defer the fund appeal until .