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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
Todav's News Of Western Illinois
Geneseo Personals
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Ill, July 22.-Miss Kath-
crime Fennesy and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ryan of this city started
yesterday morning on an auto trip
to Iowa, where they will visit with
relatives.
Frederick Searle. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Burton Searle OF this city, was
taken to the Hammond city hospi-
tai, where he underwent a minor
operation. DR.. E B. F1tz Terrell at
tended him. He Is getting along
nicely.
Miss Fannie Tatum OF Oklahoma
City, Okla. Is visiting in Geneseo
with his sister, Mrs. G. A. Barnes
of South College avenue
Mrs. Lena Leopold of Cherokee,
Iowa, is visiting at the home of her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Julius Schultz.
who resides on West Second street.
Mrs. Lillian Glassburn and her
son John are visiting this week
with relatives and friends in Tam
pico and Sterling.
William and Weston Tormey of
Madison, Wis, who have been Wis
iting in Geneseo with their grand
mother, Mrs. W. W. Cole of South
College avenue, left yesterday for
Green Lake, Wis, where they will
spend some time at the Boy Scouts
camp. They were accompanied as
far as Chicago by their mother,
Mrs. T. W. Tormey.
Mrs. E. c. Graves and daughter,
Gretchen Graves of West First
street, are visiting in Chicago with
relatives.
Miss Hattie Reagan, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Reagan Of East
Exchange street, who is telephone
operator at the Mutual Telephone
Office. is enjoying two weeks va
cation.
Mrs. Nellie McFadyen Cannon of
Rock Island and her two children
are visiting in Geneseo this week
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred
Titus of College avenue.
Mrs. A w VanHousen went to
Sheffield yesterday for visit with
her son.
Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Calhoun of
Washington, Ill, are visiting at the
home of the formers sister, Mrs.
W. S. Lambert of North Vail street.
They will also visit with relatives
and friends in Cambridge
Miss Aliene Benson, daughter of
Charles Benson. living west of
town. is now employed as book
keeper at the Geneseo Savings
bank on North State street.
Mrs. Josephine Johnson has sold
her hemstitching machine and ex-
poets to leave about Sept. 1 for
Chicago. where she will make her
home with her sister, Miss Maye
Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John George and
three children and Miss Louise
Crowder of Springfield visited with
Mr.. and Mrs John Wood and fam
lily of South College avenue several
days this week. They are making
the trip by auto to Wisconsin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor left
for an extended visit in the New
England states. Two weeks of their
stay in the east will be spent on
Star island, 10 miles out from
Portsmouth, n. H, where Mr.. Tay-
lor has been designated to attend
Unitarian laymen's summer in
Stitute.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
PARALYSIS MAY
BE EPIDEMIC IN
BUREAU COUNTY
Twelve Cases Suspected. Two Are
Reported, and One Fatality
Has Resulted.
Especial Correspondence

Sheffield, Ill, July 22.-Ruth
Calendar, .1o-year-old Wyanet girl
died Of infantile paralysis Thurs
day. Her brother is afflicted with
the illness, but seems to be max
ing some improvement
Twelve suspected homes in the
village of Wyanet are under strict
quarantine. Little Darlene Fergu-
son, 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Ferguson of La Noble,
is the third victim. She shows
signs of recovery. but one limb Is
paralyzed.
County health authorities are
alarmed over the appearance OF the
disease in Bureau county and are
on the alert to prevent any spread.
The paralysis appears to be either
fatal or leaves the victim in Grip
pied condition. Four cases are re
ported from La Sale county.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
UNUSUAL EAR OF
CORN DISPLAYED
AT FARM OFFICE
Especial to The Argus.

Aledo, July 22.-An ear of corn
decidedly out of the ordinary is
displayed in the Office of the farm
bureau The ear. which is of the
common field variety, has % rows
of kernels. The average ear OF
corn has from IS to % rows. The
ear, although small. is remarkable
for the regularity of the kernels,
which are OF small size. The cob
is also unusually small
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
HENRY COUNTY
WILL SEND SIX
BOYS TO FAIR
Two Extra Appointments Are Made
From 10 Which Were to be
Chosen at Large.
Especial Correspondence


Geneseo, ILL.,, July 22.-The fol.
lowing are the names of six Henry
county boys who took examinations
and received high grades al Cam
bridge, June Is: Dale Cady. Gene
SEQ; Herbert Johnson. Woodruff;
Robert McHenry, Cambridge; Ken.
meth Hutchinson, Geneseo; Arlo
Blair, Kewanee, and Murrell Lin
quist. Cambridge.
These boys will be delegates from
Henry county to the boys state
fair school to be held in connee.
ton with the Illinois state fair this
year According to the rules and
regulations by the executives of the
state fair association, Henry coun.
ty was allowed four boys as dele.
gates. But there were 40 other sp-
pointments to be distributed over
the entire state. Two extra ap-
pointments were secured by Henry
county, through the aid of Theo-
dore Bolternstern. secretary Of the
Henry County Fair association.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
PARTY MOTORS TO
MACOMB TODAY TO
GREET GRADUATE
Especial to The Argus.)

Afedo, July 22.-Miss Edna
Braucht of Aledo is a member of
the graduating class of the Macomb
Normal, who were to receive di-
plomas at 9 O'Clock this morning.
A party of Aledoans, friends and
relatives of Miss Braucht, left Ale
do by motor this morning to be
present at the commencement ex-
ercises. Those who made up the
party were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E.
Braucht, parents of Miss Braucht;
Letha and Lester Schroll. Mildred
Mannon, Hazel VanAtta, Olive Met
calf and Navola Painter. Miss
Braucht will return to Aledo with
the party. She will teach history
next year In the high school at In
dustry, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
C.E. CIRCUSIS
HUGE SUCCESS
Many Attend Affair Given by Soci.
ETY. at Hamlet-S100 Is Made
at Event.
Especial Correspondence

Hamlet, III, July 22-The String
ling circus given by the Christian
Endeavor society Wednesday eve
ming was a huge success. The at
tendance was large and the pro-
ceeds made from the affair amount
ed to more than 500.
The money taken in at the gates
amounted to $50, while from the
sale OF concessions of cracker lack.
ice cream and lemonade came to
more than $40.
The crowds attending the circus
included people from Reynolds.
Aledo, Marston, Edgington, Millers-
ourg' Andalusia and Iowa villages.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
THREE ATTENDING
BAPTIST MEETING:
200 ARE ENROLLED
Especial Correspondence

Marston. Ill. July 22.-Mrs. Min
ola Reaber, MintOn Parker and
Rev. w. II. Parker of Marston are
attending the Illinois Baptist as
sembly being held at Alton this
week. The Shurtleff college build
ings are used for the meeting,
which amounts to a school of re-
ligious education
The enrolment is over 200, the
largest registered in the five years
that the assembly has been held.
Fifty-six cities and towns of the
state are represented by one or
more delegates.
The curriculum includes courses
in bible, Sunday school, young peo-
pies societies, missions, pedagogy,
evangelism and psychology.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
G. E. SOCIETY TO
BE AT HAMILTON
RESIDENCE NEXT
Especial Correspondence !

Atkinson, Ill, July 22-The Chris
tan Endeavor society of the Con-
grcgational church has found the
home meetings very successful and
will hold the next session Sunday,
at the home of Robert Hamilton.
Those who are going to attend are
asked to be at the church at $50
O'Clock in the evening. George FL
lott will be the leader, his sub
ject to be The PeriIs of Material
ism"
At the meeting held recently DIT
W. J. Pritchard's home the attend
ance numbered 40, and at the home
OF Mrs. Parker, Al were present.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
FIRE DAMAGES
FARMERS CAR
BEYOND REPAIR
william Bigham, Residing North OF
AIedo, Has Misfortune to Lose
Car. Result of Accident
fsnecial to The Argus.l

AIedo. July PA peculiar acct
dent occurred yesterday at the
home of William Bigham. residing
on a farm n0r,h OF Aledo and near
Sugar Grove, which resulted in the
loss of an Essex touring car.
Mr. Bigham started to drive to
field near the house with repairs
for a hay loader, about O'Clock In
the morning. AS he attempted TO
cross a ditch in the field the en-
CINE back-fired and the car caught
fire. His wife, working in the house.
saw the flames and started to him
Mr.. Bigham called TO her to sum-
mon aid, and she Immediately call
ed the Swartout garage in iAledo,
asking that they bring out ire ex7
tinguishers.
Three men from the garage i'm
mediately left for the Bigham home,
but were able to put the fire out
only after the body of the car had
been damaged beyond repair. The
fire did not reach the gas tank.
Mr.. Bigham carried $1,000 insur-
ance on tie automobile.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
JACKSON Cobalt
CUT over EYE
Member of Coal Valleys Newly Or
ganized Ball Team Suffered
Bruise From Bat
Especial to The Argus

Coal Valley, ILL.,, July 22.-Jack-
son Cobalt, a member of Coal Val
ley's newly organized team, suf-
fered deep cash over his left eye
early last evening while practicing
for the teams first game to be
played with Edgington at the lat
ter's field Sunday.
Gobat was waiting to be the next
batter and was standing close to
Rudolph Knapp, who was batting.
Just as Knapp lifted the bat for
swing, it slipped from his hands
and struck Cobalt above the eye.
DIR. w. F. Myers was called and
five stitches were taken in the
wound. The injury is not seaous.
1t is believed Gobat will be able
to play Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
THOUGHT TO BE
DEAD, BUT HOUR
LATER BREATHES
Especial Correspondence.)

Sheffield, ILL.,, July 22.-Apparent-
Iy lifeIess for an hour and uncon-
scious eight hours after normal
breathing was restored, Lee Pfau.
i2-year-old South Ottawa boy, was
finally restored to life and con-
seriousness by DR.. Pierce of Earl
Vile.
The boy fell into hole in In
dian creek and was rescued by a
man from a picnic party nearby.
Those in the picnic party believed
the boy to be dead when rescued,
but summoned Dr. Pierce, who ar
rived Is minutes after the lad was
recovered from the creek. He used
artificial respiration for an hour.
and finally the spark of life was
brought back. He is reported get
ting along nicely.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
SWIMMING POOL
PROJECT BEING
PUSHED BY CLUB
Especial Correspondence. }

Monmouth. Ill, July 22.-Mem-
bers of the Monmouth Exchange
club are considering plans for the
organization of an association in
Monmouth to promote a public
swimming pool and a committee
has been named to investigate the
cost. 1t is believed that a public
swimming pool would be a popular
place during the summer months as
the nearest place now where a
swim can be taken is Oquowka, II
miles distant.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Ill, July 22.-The fu-
neral services for Miss Florence
Edith Johnson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Johnson of Cambridge
township, who died last Tuesday
evening, was held this afternoon
at the First Swedish Lutheran
church here. Rev. w. X. Magnuson
was in charge of the service. Bur-
ial was in lakewood cemetery, Gen
eSeO
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
JUDGE PRICHARD
Is IN ST. LOUIS
Especial Correspondence.

Sheffield, ILL.,, July 22.-Judge j.
F. Prichard adjourned the Bureau
county court at Princeton Wednes-
day and left for ST. Louis, where he
win spend month under the care
of specialists in the hope of secur-
ing relief from a severe attack of
arthritis which has afflicted him for
two years.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
G. r IS.

Before the auto ride protect your skin fron
sunburn or wind-burn with a liberal suppl
of that ever popular beautIfier DerWii3
Immediately on returning cleanse the SKA
with Liska cold cream. and it will feel =
comfortable as il you had remained 81
home. Just try them and you viii be aston
ished at the wonderful results they give
Your skin will be as soft as velvet and
your complexion as beautiful sroz
Remember it's Derwillo and Liska cod
cream. There are some cOuuterfelts bl
no real substitutes. Get what you ask iii
or take nothing. then you won't be dsap-
pointed. Your money back II you doaf
like them. At toilet counters everyWhsrs
It ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
MANY TAKE EXAMS
FOR SCHOOL JOBS
Especial to The Argus

Aledo, July 22.-At the first of
the teachers examinations yester-
day at the South Side school house,
% took the exams. 1t was expect
ed that more would take them to-
day. Those who were expected to-
day we're mostly teachers who
wished a higher grade certificate.
superintendent of Schools G. E.
Platt reports that most of the rural
schools are supplied with teachers
for the coming year. At this time
last year not nearly so many or
the schools had their teachers en-
gagged.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
CHOIR MAKES $40
AT CHURCH SOCIAL
Especial Corresnondence

Milan, Ill, July 22.-The church
choir OF the Methodist church clear
ed $50 at the ice cream sociabIe
held last evening on the church
lawn. The money will be used to
purchase music for the choir. The
program given by the Milan band
at the soc!able was enthusiastically
received.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
ANNIVERSARY Is
CELEBRATED BY
HOST OF PEOPLE
Especial Correspondence !

Annawan, Ill, July 22.-Mr. and
Mrs. Abbie Clifton were complete
ly surprised when a host of friends
came to their home to help them
celebrate their fiftieth wedding an
niversary. The guesrs came from
Atkinson and Annawan. The after
noon was spent in sociability.
The self-invited guests brought
the lunch. which was served on the
lawn. Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton were
presented with many useful gifts
and also a handsome purse filled
with gold coin by the party,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
FIVE BOYS LEAVE
TO TAKE TRAINING
AT MILITARY CAMP
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, Ill. July %. - George
Smith, Royce Atwood, John Luther,
Herbert Combs and Darrell Beck
stein left Wednesday for Camp
Grant, where they will enter the
citizens training camp this sum-
mer for a period of one month
A large number of Geneseo boys
applied for admission into the camp
for the summer but were not ac-
cepted. The expense of the boys,
including the railroad fare to and
from the camp, are paid by the
state
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
ST. BEDE'S COLLEGE
START ON BUILDING
Especial Correspondence

Sheffield, ILL.,, July 22.-Work was
begun the first of the week on the
$4,000 addition to st. Bede's COL
lege at Peru by the Peru Construc-
ton company. The work will be
rushed in order that the building
will be ready by the opening of the
fall term of school.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
WARREN COUNTY
FARMERS PICNIC
WILL BE AUG. 81
Especial Correspondence.)

Monmouth, Ill, July 22.-The ex-
ecutive committee of the Warren
county farm bureau has decided to
have the annual farm bureau picnic
Aug. 81, in Elliott's timber, south
east of Monmouth The timber is
near the center of the county and is
an ideal place for the picnic. Invi-
tations to other farm bureau mem
bers in western Illinois to attend
the picnic will be issued soon by
Ralph Wells, farm advisor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
LET CONTRACTS
ON new SCHOOL
Heating Work is Awarded to Moline
Building is Going
Along Rapidly.
Especial Correspondence

Sherrard, H., July 22.-Bids were
opened for tie heating of the new
Sherrard community high school
Wednesday, the Moline Heating and
Construction company of Moline
being the lowest bidders. The same
firm was also awarded the plumb
ing work for the building.
Construction of the school is go
ing ahead rapidly. From the pro-
gress being made, the building will
be ready for occupancy by the chill
dren of this community during the
fall term this year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
FARM LAND In
HENRY, WARREN
COUNTIES JUMP
Statistics Taken BY Government
Covering Ten Years Show In
crease in Values.
Especial to The Argus.)

Cambridge, Ill, July 22.-Farm
values in Henry county have N
creased 1872 and in Warren county
749 during the 10-year period be-
ginning April IS, 1910, according to
figures compiled by the director OF
census of 1920.
Henry county farms were valued
at $64,650,3S7 in 1910 while the lat
est figures value them at s111,94S'-
24s. Warren county lands had a
total value of sac, 835,543 10 years
ago and in 1920 are valued at $oi'-
COS. 262. The actual increase IN
farm lands during the 10 years IN
Henry county amounted to SAT ,29I,-
S61, and in Warren county, sS5,O72'-
719.
There is a 5.4 per cent decrease in
the number of farms in Henry coun-
ty, there being 3,341 in 1910 and
3,161 in 1920. while Warren county
also suffered a decline of SIX per
cent. there being 2,021 in 1910 and
1899 in 1920.
There was decrease of ga in
tie number of farms operated by
white farmers in Henry county.
8 .341 being shown for 1910 and $3.50
in 1920. One farm is now owned by
a colored farmer. More farms were
operated by owners and managers
i'll 1910 than in 1920, figures show
ing that there were 1,755 owners
and 1856 tenants in 1910, and 1857
owners or managers and 1904 ten
ants in 1920. In 1910 there were
1927 acres of farm land of which
457,4S were improved while now
there are 486,150 acres of which
427, 642 are improved.
Warren county had a decrease of
So per cent in the number of farms
operated by white farmers, 2,017 be-
ing recorded in 1910 and 1888 in
1920. There were four colored
farmers ten years ago and only one
this year. A decline of lis per
cent in number of farms operated
by owners and managers is also IL
d:cated, there being LOO 10 years
ago and 974 now, while 921 tenants
operated farms in 1910 and 925 are
doing so now. The number of acres
of farm lands also fell, 1855 be-
ing registered in 1910 of which 2S2,-
IT'S were improved while 318,9S4 Of
which 270,602 were improved were
shown for 1920.
Although the figures for domestic
animals in 1910 are not closely com
parable with those of 1920, since
the present census taken in Janu-
ary before the breeding season was
begun, while in 1910 it was taken
in April, about the middle of the
breeding season, the following ig-
ures for domestic animals and crops
i'll Henry county are shown:
Jan. l., April 5,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
COMMITTEE MEETS TODAY.

NDpCOIdI 20 HU N 8 US.T
Aledo, July pa committee of
the home bureau members was
scheduled to meet today at the
home bureau Office to plan for the
women's party of the home and
farm bureau picnic to be held on
Aug. 80 at the fair grounds at
Aledo Members of the committee
are Mrs E. ]. Wycoff, Mrs. w. H.
Clark, Miss Helen Schouten, Mrs.
T. D. Speer and Mrs. Fred Moffitt.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
USING HALL TO
HOLD SERVICES
Especial Correspondence

Sheffield, Ill, July 22-St Johns
congregation at Bradford whose
beautiful 100000 church was de-
stroyed by fire last weelS have
fitted up st. Johns hall and will
hold services in it until their
church can be repaired.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
RICHEY IN CHICAGO.
Especial to The Argus.


Aledo, July 22.-Farm Adviser P.
S. Richey is in Chicago attending
a lecture course given by the Unit
ed States Grain Growers associa-
ton. He expected to return to
Aledo tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
BUSINESS CHAMBER
WILL HOLD OUTING

Especial Correspondence.)
Cambridge, Ill, July 22.-Ths
Chamber of Commerce of Cambridge
will hold a social tonight on the
schoolhouse lawn. Ice cream AMI
cake will be served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
RETURNS TO ALEDO.
Especial to The Argus.

ISptCIdI 10 The ATSuS.J
Aledo. July 22.-Miss Clara Su-
gar OF Madison, Iowa, arrived in
Aledo last night. Miss Sugar, who
was trimmer at the Bassett MILL
nerQ store last fall, will again be
with this firm.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
STOP SALES.

Washington, July 22.-Sales of
surplus government properties were
ordered stopped by Director Dawes
of the budget bureau, pending Gre
alton of co-ordinated machinery to
control sales.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
TRADES RESTAURANT.

,Aledo. July 22.-Stanley Belling-
er of Viola has traded his restau-
rant stock and fixtures at that place
to F>unnard Carlson of New Wind
sor for a 40-acre farm.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
WERTS AT OFFICE.
Especial to The ARGUS. !

Aledo, July 22.-Attorney George
W. Werts, who has been seriously
i'll at his home on North Locust
street, Aledo, is now able to be at
his office for several hours every
afternoon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22

Nearly 100000 pounds of wool
were used monthly last year by U.
S. manufacturers.
A toothbrush with removable
bristles has been placed on t he
market.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-22
HAS NEW POSITION.

Especial 10 I ne ATBUS.J
Aledo, July 22.-Miss Mildred
Mannon has taken the position of
bookkeeper at the Sinclair Bottling
& Ice Cream company office in
AledO.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-04-22

A national conference of social work
ers at which problems Of SOCIAL welfare,
delinquency and correction, health, the
family, organization of social forces,
uniting of native and foreign-born and
kindred subjects will be discussed by
prominent speakers of the country, is to
be held in Milwaukee, June 1929. The
announcement Of the conference brings
to mind the tremendous growth of social
agencies in this country. Beginning
as charitable organizations and advanc-
ing to: it's present substantial standing
in the eyes of our.. people is certainly a
big step, but the social agencies have
taken it naturally and without lodging
the responsibilities which go along with
such a step. The work of the social
agencies Of the country in the past has
entitled them to the full confidence of
the public, and it is to be hoped that
they continue their good work.