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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16
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,vthirg from . telegraph sta
y 4 county fair will be includp
the 20 attractions to b ar
lar the Rock Island high
sss aIumni April fool frolic 1t
Il. I'M school building\ April 50.
4 meeting Of the attractions
ssiffee recently at Myers
.,;,sl shop, Clifford Myers. chair
announced Is attractions
...,ad. Twenty will at least be
some OF the feature side
~ iii be the Twentieth Gen.
1--we Affair."" wild Kate, !"
-; ~ telling booth. electrical
~ telegraph station where real
..sssses will be sent and receiv-
Z I country fair with all the side
.s..s 4 fish pond, wishing well,
s,sstrel show, moving picture
~. magician, and q hypnotic
s.sirs Professional talent will be
;,sfsed to give performances.
i musical comedy, which the
..rmittee says will rank second
~ 10 "Zeigfeld's Follies." will be
sirea. The most popular girl al
4. frolic will be chosen both eve
s;rrs Each class which has any
,,soresentation in the city will have
n psrt in the evening perform
nces.
- viii be held at Myers shor
"rt Monday evening. Chairmen Of
ii committees, coAest, booths
d,uce vaudeville, cabaret. refresh,
ments. advertisement and attrac.
,ious will meet with Paul Dahlen
urss,dent of the association, Wed.
lsday evening.
4 mall admission will be charg
tesdecided at its meeting. Ticket.
IL decided last evening. Ticket.
in be sold about the school build
ius and no cash admissions will b,
accepted at the doors Of the side
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16
AoEAR COMPLEXION
Mody Cheeks SPARKLING Eye:
Most Women Can Have
Nys d. Edwards, a WeIl-Known
Ohio Physician

NFMEdwards for II years treata
e of women for liver and bowel Ill
~ During these years he gave T.
N1ents prescription made Of !;
~ ven-known vegetable Ingredient
II Z, With olive oil naming then
= EDWARDS Olive Tablets You vii
mm BY their Give co,cr.
4 tablets are wooder-woekers o.
aer and bowels which cause 8
- action, carrying Of the waste
Mnoous matter in ones system.
- Ma have = pale f1ce. 0llow look.
sSN plmpleS coated tongue, bead.
49, hstless no-good feeling. al out
SH inactive bowels. you take one
~ Edwards Olive Tablets nightly
nume and note the pleasing results.
Eands Of women and men t1kr
EDWARDS Olive Tablets The sue
~ substitute for calomel-now ard
@@ TO keep them 1T l5c and SOC.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16
Today's Beauty Talk

Beautiful hair, thick and lustrous,
is easy to have If you use Partisan
Sage. It's a positive remedy for
dandruff, excess oil and itching
scalp. Schlegel's Drug Stores sell
it with money back guarantee
(Adv.).
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16
For
|Dandrun

has Ettls 1ascks from your head that
81 upon your clothing and spoil your
Insure are dandruff- scalp disorder.
cnquer it completely under mssnsy-
Istgsoros.Is. Use Kotalko. Amazingly
siek, lasting benefit reported BY L.
Iou. Of men. women, children. Save
~ hair! New hair grows in many
nses even after badness. Get boz
aKoTALKO-st any busy drug
tone. Or send 10 essss for proof boz to
kshlke Co. Bc46. Sta. x. New Yosa
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16
Avoid Diphtheria

A sore throat is good breeding plac1
for Diphtheria germs. Protect your chill
dren by never neglecting . Sore Throat
You can wisely depend upon TONSI
LINE. Give Tonsiline upon the first an
pearance of Sore Throat-don't give
Diphtheria . chance in that throat in it
weakened condition. When TONSI
LINE is swallowed it comes directly II
contact with the diseased surface -.
and induces q healthy condition e<X
Of the membranes-then the sys- II
tenn can better defend the throat ID
if attacked by Diphtheria germs.
Keep I ONSnNE in the house
Always. &c., 60c. and $t.00. "
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16
Stylish Stout Coats

Stylish Stout Coats
Sizes Nh to 46h
and Il TO 50, wool
velours, serges, tri-
eotines and tweeds,
priced $500. $1S-
50, $685.. $4,000
and up to $500.
Stylish Stout
Dresses
Sizes Al to SO and
sizes 42H to 6211as of
tafefa, satin, crepe
de chine and trico-
lette, splendid styles
that slenderize-
$3.50, $500,
/ $3.50. $3.50
: and up to $3.50
Stylish Stout Suits
Sizes Al to 81, fea-
turing poiret twill,
serges and triOtine
in splendid tailored
styles
$500, $3.50.
$500 and up
to $3.50
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16
Stylish Stout
BbouseS

Stylish Stout
BIouseS
Sizes Al to So.
Dainty blouses OF
georyette, crepe de
chine. pongee and
tub silks and white
voiles-
$500, S5.95, SASS,
$3.50 and up to
S10.95
Stylish STOUT
Dress Skirts
Waist band sizes 80
to 40. Black satin
and poplins, navy,
black and grey serg-
e. plain and pleated
styles.
@75. 5000. $3.50
1885 and $500
Extra size Petit.
coats of changeable
silks. all the wanted
colors at $500.
Extra size Chaeueu-
setts BIosmers. -
black, navy and
green, pair 0.S5.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16

Spring Dresses at Prices
That Are a Particular At
traction
A splendid showing of attractive
models, prominent among the ma
terials are Canton crepe, satin, tat
feta, Tricolette, Georgette and crepe
de chine, browns, tans, navy and
grays. Styles featured are over
skirt in stright line effects, many
have wide girdles, eyelet, openwork
effects, ruffles, ribbon, embroidery
and plaits as trim. In collarless
and with narrow collars.
$3.50, $3.50, $500, $3.50
5000, $3.50 and up to $500
Extra Dress Skirts, a Val.
liable Addition to the
Wardrobe
An attractive array of wool plaid
skirts, rich in coloring and design.
Tailored garments, simple, knife
and accordian plaits, narrow and
wide belts and fancy pockets.
5000, $3.50, $500, $I7.95
and up to $3.50
! Macy Serge and Tricotine Dress
Skirts at S7.95, 5000, $3.50,
$500 and $685.
In gathered back and knife plat
styles. Various width belts, and
with fancy pockets.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16
Easter Suits

Most vomen sro possessed Of IN Unborn desire
to lead in fashion as well as in their Affairs OF
every day occurrence. So with this fact TN
mind We have prepared showing Of new
styles from which our customers can satisfy
their craving for things new.
This sl,aviur contains . wonderful selection Of
youthful models - well for the matron in fab
RIGS Of serge. poire twill. tricotine and checked
velour, In navy. black, tan, gray and rose. -
Prices - low as
j $3.50, $500, $3.50, $3.50
: $500, $3.50 and up to $3.50 |
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16

The Overblouse Continues
to Be a Smart Fashion
The over-blouse'as we'll as the tuck
in styles are featured for spring
wear. In charming designs of splen-
did quality georgette, crepe de chine,
pongee and satin in entirely new
styling and trimming effects. Many
of the blouses come in combination
of colors.
The new colors-tomato, honey dew
neptune, porcelain blue, nile, biege,
flesh, grey, navy, brown, red, tan, CO.
pen, taupe and white. Priced
1896, $500. $685., $3.50, $3.50.
$3.50, $685. and up to $500
Dainty French wolfe Blouses, plain
and fancy fabrics, adorned with fine
laces, embroidered, in tucks, pleat-
ing and hemstitching,
$2.95 to $6.S5
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16
Wraps for Spring

VA~CO IVA 0cA AAA0
Spring days may be full of sunshine
but when spring lbreezes blow a
wrap coat of brushed wool, camels
hair, polo cloth, velour or Ramona
cloth is just the thing for practical
as we'll as ornamental wear. Short
and three-quarter length, part and
full lined with plain and fancy lin
ings. Fabrics in the new spring col
ors of tan, grey and blues. Prices
are much lower than you would ex-
pect-
$3.50, $500. s1s.95, $500
and up to $500
Top Coats for Women, the
Type cf Coat That Is Indis-
pensible
For travelling and general wear.
Most smartly tailored with raglan
or inset sleeves, envelope pockets
and belts that add swagger touch.
In all the new spring materials and
colors.
Poplin, serge, tricotine, poire, twill,
polo cloth, plain and checked We
lour, tweeds and mixtures.
$3.50, $3.50, $500, SI7.S5, $685.
$3.50, $500 and up to $3.50
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16
Easter Millinery, Both
Dressy and Tailored Types
$1,000

The newest of innovations are here
in this splendid array of spring
hats. A special offering of the sea-
sons newest models in small off the
face hats, sailors, turbans, sport
models. Cleverly fashioned of
straws, ribbons, flowers and fabrics
with unusual distinctive ornamen-
tation. The hats at $1,000 are, an
unusual value.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16
Specializing in Stylish
Stout Apparel

Styles that are slendrizing In line for stout
wss,en. So eleverly fashioned that 1t Is dit.
hcult to distinguish them from the regular sizes
In the nov straight line tailored lines.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-16

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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22

sweater was presented Mrs William Min chen, and MT. Minchen was presented a leather tobacco pouch in appreciation of the services they have rendered to the corps.
 Laconies
 While the ambulance of the Westerly Sanitary corps is being repainted and overhauled, the local unit has been af- ferded the use of one of the ambulances of the Backus hospital in Norwich
 MT. and Mrs. William Minchen of Main street have returned, after spend ing the winter, in Florida.
 Edward H. Buffum and daughter Mar garet and Helen have returned to their home in Westerly after spending the winter in Florida.
 and the fact that the hall has been sold out for Thursday evening. the senior class play at the Westerly High school is to be repeated.
 Phebe Green Ward chapter, D. A. R. realized oyer s125 on a rummage sale at the Lena-Joslin building Wednesday.
 Narragansett circle Daughters of Isa- bella, are to hold a whist and social Mir and Mrs. Henry Segar returned tc their home on Grove avenue Thursday from Los Angeles, Cal, where they spent the winter.
 As yet nothing has been done regarding the daylight saving ordinance by tn, Westerly town council, but 1t is expected | that special meeting will be called be | for Sunday to vote on the matter,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
STONINGTON

The annual roll call of the First Bap- list church was held in the church par lers Thursday evening. A brief musi- cal programme was presented followed by the roll call. An address was given by Rev. Lewis A. Walker of the Calvary Baptist church of Westerly. Light re- treatments were served at the close of the entertainment.
 The borough faces a mixup with time Sunday. The daylight saving advocates have proclaimed daylight saving by mu- tual consent. although the state re- quires standard time The post office and manufacturing plants will doubtless 20 or the early hours made necessary by the change of train time. The super intendent of schools is consideeing the matter and will announce his decision The town clock on the Second Congrega- tional church will be left on standard time.
 Captain W. H. Blackstone has brought his power fishing boatA Fayoline from Noank and is putting 1t in commission at Delegrange Motor Works for the sea sons fishing.
 The fleet of oyster vessels detained by the easterly weather in the local har- bor sailed Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. James Shiday have re- turned to New York following a brief visit here.
 Daniel T. Gilmore is confined to his home by illness.
 Miles J. Barnes of New Haven was here Wednesday.
 E. R. Browning is home from Nash aa, N. H.
 W NJ Brown was in Middletown Wed. nesday.
 Miss verna L. Vincent of Stafford Springs and Edward S.. Beebe of East Lyme were married here April IS. by Justice of the Peace J. s. Anderson JF.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
BROOKLYN

The Women's club met with the Misses Palmer Monday afternoon. The attend ance was good. paper was read by Miss Helen Palmer on petrifed wood. the subject for the club during the winter being trees.
 The body. of Mrs. Alfred Pray was brought to Danielson Monday from Bar rington, Vt. for burial beside her hus- band in Westfield cemetery. Her death was very sudden, she dropping in her walk and expiring instantly.
 The weather is the same here as in other parts of the state, but is very cold tor the steason; still the trees are show ing blossoms, a promise of fruit later.
 Mir and Mrs. T. D. Pond returned to their home the past week after spending The winter with their son, Wallace L. Pond, and his family in Providence. Both are in fair health for persons of their age, each being 79. Their son Wallace brought them home in an automobile with friend, Miss Fanny Masters, re, turning to Providence that day.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
SHUNOC

The long spell of stormy weather re- tarded work on the new state road from Norwich to Westerly.
 Frank W. Maine has completed a big new hennery at his farm on the Provi- dence at New London turnpike.
 Mrs. Herbert Barber of, Philadelphia has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Barnes, at Ashwillett. Friday afternoon Mrs. Barber was entertained by Mrs. Henry E. Randall at her home here.
 Mrs. Jane Reynolds of Mystic is visit ing Mrs Mary A. Maine this week. Mrs. Reynolds was formerly residens here.
 Sunday services were lightly attended, the rainstorm preventing many from ven- turing out of doors during the day. ' Otis H. Morgan is at his home here from Backus hospital, Norwich, where he has been patient for some time. ] Clarence B. Palmer has hired the Pot ter house at the village and will shortly move there with his family. MT. Palmer is the mail carrier on R. F. D. route No 2 from the North Stonington office. The line passes through Clark's Falls, Laurel Glen, Pendleten Hill South Voluntown and Wyassup territory. a distance of 20 or mere miles.
 Frederick shultz and family have
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
WOODSTOCK

The contest for the prizes offered by the Hill and Valley Players to the students of Woodstock academy in elocution took place Saturday evening. Following were the speakers: Judith Johnson, Angels of Buena Vista Doris Lindeman. The Wood box; Elizabeth Rollins, Morituri Saluta- mus; Helen Johnson. selection on Colun- bus Vernon Wetherell, The Wonderful Tar Baby; Beatrice Healey, Ride of Jen- ny McNeil; Annette May. The Famine The first prize. $10 in gold, was awarded Beatrice Healey the second, s5 in gold to Annette May. Elizabeth Rollins was given honorable, mention.
 Rev. Frank E. Henry of Plentywood, Mont, spoke on his work at the union meeting at the Hill church Sunday even ing.
 MT. and Mrs. William Mill of Worcester have been spending few days in town.
 Mrs. R. B. Richardson has opened her home for the summer
 Miss Nellie D. Chandler. who has been for some time in East Orange. N. J., has returned and is occupying her home.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
WESTERLY

The lot on the corner of High and Ca nal streets has been purchased from Samuel Narlone by William Pouzner, of New Lcndon, well-known theatrical man. Under the terms of the purchase contract, MT. Pouzner must begin build ing operations within so days, and it Is expected that the erection of a new the atre will be begun immediately. It is the intention of the new owner to build on the site modern playhouse which will accomodate l,500 persons. MT. Pouzner operates theatres in Hartford, New London, Willimantic and other cities, and he plans to run vaudeville and pictures in his new Westerly the atre.
 William K. Hunter of Wayne, Pa., has been employed by the highway commits sion of Westerly to be supervising en- gineer on the future construction work to be undertaken by the town, MT. Hunt CT was chosen from some 75 applicants for the place and should prove valuable man for the job. For the past eight years he has been supervising eonstruc- tien in the state of Pennsylvania Tor contractors of that state He comes to > Westerly from the R. H. Johnson Co., contractors of Wayne, Pa. He has been iR the employ of the highway department of the city of Philadelphia and the D. I. du Pont Powder company engineering company. While with the latter firm he supervised the construction of the larg- est snokeless powder plant in the world
 A reheaxsal of Hoop-Ls, the Celoaial club amateur show, was held Thursday evening at, the Bliven Opera house under the direction of E. P. Buchanan, Of As teria, Ohio. The committee in charge consists of Arthur M. Cottreu general chairman Fred s. Opie, treasurer and Carl E. Burdick, secretary.
 A school recess lunch was introduced at West Broad street school last week by the principal, Mrs. Carl Crandall. Fol four cents a pupil may purchase a half pint of milk and cooky or cracker tc sustain him until dinner time. Since the adoption of the plan by the Pawcatuck schooli the idea has been introduced in- to all the Stonington schools and hal proved very popular.
 The whist and social held Wednesday evening at the Community hall under the auspices of the Children of Mary society of St. Michaers church, proved a great success, and a good sum of money wal realized for further renovating and i'm proving the hall. Following the whis' refreshments were served.
 BudIong post, W. R. G., conducted very successful whist and social Tues. lay evening at the home of Mrs Joseph Church of Clark street Refreshment: were served and a general social time was enjoyed. During the evening g
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22

 moved to New York. They have resided on the farm known as the William West place for the past few years. Their two sons are employed in New York.
 James N. Palmer is working for the Armour company in Westerly
 Mr. and Mrs. Dwight F. Brown have disposed of their personal effects and are prepared to leave town for California, where they intend to become permanent residents,
 William F. Morgan is a raiser of many choice varieties of strawberries.
 Chester E. Merrill will start Wednes- day for Floridas where he and his family will make their home. They have ever been kind and obliging neighbors and will be missed by the community. Malcolm Thompson has started up his sawniill after brief vacation. Richard Wheeler, the oldest resident here, is in. fairly good health and occa- sionally calls to see his neighbors, or | drives up to the village accompanied by his daughter. Miss Ella J, Wheeler.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
PHOENTxyILLE

Mrs. Buell. returned Monday from Plainfield. after spending the week end at her home there.
 Relatives report that Eugene Jones of Groton who was recently operated on in the New London hospital, is recovering steadily. Mrs. Jones is a flieee of Mrs. Lee Lyon of this village. Mrs. John Jones of Eastford returned Wednesday from Groton.
 The Sunday service in the Community house was not very largely attended on account of the weather. Mr. Jocelyn of Boston was in charge.
 MT. Colburn recently purchased real estate on the Pilshire road
 Mrs. Latham, Mrs Lee Lyon and Mrs. Annie Lincoln and Mrs. Alice Bosworth were in Willimantic calling on friends and shopping Saturday.
 MT. Adams has moved his family from the Sawyer place to the portable house recently purchased and located on the road toward the General Lyon district school.
 A musical evening was, held at R. G. Clemens recently. Music was furnished by two violins. piano and trap drum. Mrs. Cora Clemens returned to her school in Thompson Monday, being at her home over the week end.
 MISS Gladys Jocelyn, who is employed l in Worcester, enjoyed an extra holiday Monday, the 18th, preceding Patriots day. Miss Jocelyn spent the week end al Riverside, the guest of the Lathams. She | returned to Worcester Tuesday. 1 MT and Mrs. Edward Keith moved tC Putnam Saturday. Mrs. Keith has unti recently taught in Eastford At presen ] she teaches in Elliotts. MT. Keith is iI 1 business in Putnam. | The cold storm delayed the growth O early vegetation; Peas and garden vege tables are not coming on as fast as ex l pected.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
North Grosvenordale

At Tourtellotte Memorial High school those receiving an average of 96 per cent win first honors. Those receiving an av- craze of so per cent. receive second hon. ors. In the last marking period, closed April 5th honors are as foollows:
 Senior High-Senior class. first honors, Ruth Lindevall, Roma Sheldon; second honors. Mildred Bousquet, Harry Bovia, John O'Brien, Mary s. Ryan. Miriam Young. Junior class, first, Esther Linde- wall, Edith Robbins; second, Robert Cas- sells, Wilfred Duquette. Ernest Granata, Putnam Livingston. Sophomore first. Emma Chubbuck; second. Harold Mo Kenna, Rose Nieviedzal. Marion Erickson. Edward Grenier. William Joslin, Ray
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
MYSTIC

Cards were played at the Mystic Country club Thursday evening, the com mittee in charge being MT. and Mrs John F. Moves, Mir. and Mrs. A. W. George, Mrs. Clara Michigan, Mrs. Harriet Still man, Miss Annie T. Moorehead and Miss Edna L. Wheeler
 The body of Mrs. Charles Cottrell, of Boston, was brought here Tuesday for burial in Elm Grove cemetery Services F. T. Fhoad, of the Congregational church.
 Mrs. Joseph Maynard is a visitor in Hampton Conn.
 E. A. Bliven was caller. in New Ha- ven Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. H. L. Raul and daugh- ter have returned from a visit in Easton Pa.
 Mrs. Theodore Hyde of Stonington was a caller here Wednesday,
 Mrs. Hiram Gift, who sprained her ankle recently is improving slowly.
 Ernest Howell was a caller in Vest erly Tuesday evening.
 John H. Hoxie of Hartford was a recent visitor here.
 Miss Ruth Allyn of Holyoke has re- turned home, after visit with Mrs. Elm cline Allyn.
 Carke Allyn is i'll with tonsifitis.
 Miss Sarah Gift was a caller in West erly Monday. Invitations have Been received here for the graduation of Miss Blanche Bur. rows of this place at Roosevelt fospi- tai, New York city, April 27th The grad uating class is composed of forty sever members, three pf whom are from Con, neeticut. s. Mrs. Leander Park and daughter, liar riet, were visitors in Westerly, Wednes day.
 o. A. Wilcox has been confined to the house because of a severe cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
WHITE ROCK

Mr.i and Mrs. Ed. Lebonte spent the week end with Mir. and Mrs. Robert Bethel at their home at Wauregan.
 Earl Perrin of Potter Hill was a caller at White Rock farm Saturday.
 Miss Julia Crowley, who Is in the nurses training class at the Baclzus hos pital, Norwich. is spending several days at her home here
 Mrs. Edith Kildea and sister. Miss Sarah Smith, were recent guests of Mir. and Mrs. George Sharp at Potter Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. Jerry Shea and son of Westerly spent Sunday with Mrs. Shea's mother. Mrs. Arnold.
 Mrs. Hill of Providence spent Sunday with her sister. Miss Lancaster.
 John Ire and Charles Cook have been serving on the jury this week.
 Mrs. Mason Partelo of North Stoning- ton spent Tuesday and Wednesday at AL bert Bennett's.
 Mrs. Will Stillwell and Mrs. Phillips were recent guests of Mrs. Herbert Ma comber at Westerly.
 David Mason attended a large cattle auction at Natick. R. l., Tuesday.
 The Richards family left Wednesday for Canada, where they will make their home.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-22
LIBERTY HILL

Charles E. Goodrich and family were guests of Mrs. Goodrich's parents in New London Sunday.
 Mrs. Mildred c. Mofitt and daughter Eveline of New Haven spent Saturday and Sunday with NIT. and Mrs O. w. Gurley.
 Mrs. Fred Weaver and daughter Mer- tice were guests of MT. and Mrs. G. B. Dimon Saturday and Sunday and attend ed church here. MT. and Mrs Weaver were former residents of this place. The last few years they have been living in Vermont, but now their home is in Ridge field, Conn.,
 Rev. John H. Knott preached a fine sermon from the text Forget not the as- sembling yourselves together as the man. ner of some is.
 MT. and Mrs. George A. Trotter of Newton, Mass, are week end guests ot