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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-11
CELEBRATES HIS 74Ih
IIhDlY WORKS ON MACHINE
,IoPROvE HE'LL LIVE FOREVER
u WHIT HADLRY.

Wet Orange. N. j.. Feb. lion
- IA anniysrsaFy Of his birthday
todAy Edison y working on IN I'M
mortality machine.
This machine - only ono OF 40
lnysnhons occupying the worlds
GREATEST invontor. Bot Ae regards
Il . the greatest Of al the hum
drode oe devices small and great
thai he has contributed to make life
more hapW.
81 this inmortality machine
Nilsson expects . prove his theory
tat lie y stsrnal-that he will live
forever!
In the individual entity which the
world knows - Thomas A. Edison.
tAe inventor expects 70 live Is did
his grandfather and great-grand-
-1athsr to the age Of lo3.
Il - the one hundred trillion< en-
titiss that he believes make him up
that make up every man and woman
will continue to live on after his
body ID laid to rest
: Interviews peeve Edison. He says
he dislikes to talk for publication
because this always multiplies his
mail. II wouldn't open the letters
It ALL" he says, smilingly, but
there might be checks in them"
Possibly the real reason. how
ever, 10 that he's sensitive about his
dnafnaaz.s When he listens he
listens he presses his fingers against
nerves In his neck. The interviewer
must shout. However, he hears
Quite we'll the photograph he in
vented.
The inventors secretary, s. H.
4eadowcraft, stands between him
and the world. He announces Wis
Eitors BY signal lights. In his library
Edison has . cot. Often no doesn't
leave his laboratory for days at .
time. His meals, placed on q tray
outside his door, are frequently I'M
touched.
The usual term death ID q mis-
applied word" said Edison in his
birthday interview. 1T is not at
al accurate, II by it you mean that
the life which keeps man at work
ceases to exist Life cannot cease
70 exist because like matter It is
indestructible.
There has always been a certain
amount Of life and there always
will be the same amount. You can
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-11
STOP CATARRH! OPEN
M0STRILS AND HEAD
Ssys Cream Applied in Nostrils
Relieves Head Colds at Once.

II your nostrils are clogged and
your head is stuffed and you can't
breathe freely because OF a cold or
catarrh, Just get small bottle Of
Ely's Cream Balm at any drug store.
Apply little Of this fragrant, anti
septic cream into your nostrils and
let 1t penetrate through every air
passage Of your head, soothing and
healing the infamed, swollen mu-
cous membrane and you get in
slant relief.
All! How good 1t feels. Your
nostrils are open. your head is
clear. no more hawking, snufning,
blowing; no more headache, dry
ness or struggling for breath. Ely's
Cream Balm is just what sufferers
from head colds and catarrh need.
It's delight-(Adv.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-11
Coughs and Gods
Catarrh, Group, Sore
Throat Banished BY
Hyomei

The germs Of catarrh do not exist in
he came atmosphere with antiseptio
Hyomei (pRonounce IL High-o-me).
Breathe Hyomei and relief from catarrh.
coughs. sore throat or cold will come in
two minutes.
Breathe Hyomsi and that stomach
straining hawking in the morning will
Qr'H'-'r aisproear
Breathe Hyo0a and kill the catarrh
ge..ls, .ea, .ue inf1amed membrane. stop
the discharge OF mucous and prevent crusts
from forming In the nose
Breathe Hyomei for q few minutes each
day and rid yourself OF contemplate ca
tarrh.
Breathe Hyomei-give II faithful trial
i, and then. II you are not satisfied. you can
have your money back
Hyomsi u soaA BY druggists every.
where.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-11
Table Extends Six Feet

It is . large round table, unusually
solid in construction, and when opened
extends to six feet 1t comes In very
admirable adoption Of the Colonial period
styls.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-11
Unusually Massive Buffet

The buffet is unusually large and mas
sive Has lined silver drawer, roomy
linen drawer, china compartments. and
bevel plate mirror. The China Cabinet
nav be had for an additional cost Of @326A.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-11

not create life; you cannot destroy
life; you cannot multiply life"
Edison expects his immortality
machine to establish his theory
scientifically.
He discredits ouija boards, med
iums and other methods Of spirit
ism.
1T is the crudeness Of. these
methods that makes me doubt the
authenticity Of purported commun-
ications with deceased persons" he
said. why should personalities in
another existence waste their time
moving a three cornered piece Of
wood over q board with lettering on
it? Why should such personalities
tip tables? The whole business
seems childish.
Nevertheless, the life units
which form a man do not die. They
pass out of one important mechan-
ism to seek another habitat.
Il believe that one hundred tril-
/ lion entities go to make up a
single man; twenty billion cells
each consisting of a commune of
5000 entities.
these entities Of personality !
hope to detect with my apparatus
or mechanism. Who created them
or where they 60 after they leave a
given body l do not yet know.
ITO detail my theory and plans
would be futile; what the public ex.
poets are results. However, thu
device is of the nature of valve
and the slightest conceivable
amount Of energy exerted on it il
multiplied many times.
1T will enable psychic investiga.
tors to give a scientific aspect tt
their work"
Next to the immortality machin,
4 comes in importance a radio inven
ton by which Edison hopes to maxi
possible connection with Mars.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-11
USE SULPHUR TO
HEAL YOUR SKIN
Broken Out Skin and Itching
Eczema Helped Over Night.

Eczema Helped Over Night.
For unsightly skin eruptions,
rash orr blotches on face, neck,
arms or body, you do not have to
wait for relief from torture or en-
barrassment, declares a noted skin
specialist Apply a little Mentho-
Sulphur and improvement shows
next day. .l-~
Because Of its germ destroying
properties, nothing has ever been
found to ia Ike the place Of this
sulphur preparations. The moment
your apply it healing begins. Only
those who have had unsightly skin
troubleS can know the delight this
Mentho-Sulphur brings. Even fiery,
itching eczema is dried right up.
Get a small jar from any good
druggist and use it like cold cream.
Adv
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-11
MONA
Ends INDIGESTION

II relieves stomach misery, sour
stomach. belching and all stomach
disease or money back. Large box
Of tablets at all druggists in all
tcwns.-(Adv.).
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-11

Any woman can diamond-dye her
old shabby skirts; waists. coats,
stockings, covering into new. Each
package Of Diamond Dyes" con-
tains easy directions. Beware!
Poor dye streaks, spots, fades, and
ruins material by giving it a dyed
look" Buy Diamond Dyes" only.
Tell druggist whether your mater
ial is wool or silk, or if it is cotton.
linen. or a mixture. 16 rich, fade
less colors.-(Adv.),
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-16

among the apostles was Imminent
when the o,hcr ton grew indignant
at the presumption Of these two.
The petitioners themselves knew
their request was unworthy, too. OF
they would not have planned an
"Hlibi' by getting their mother to
present the request. They were
ashamed of 1t and hid behind their
mothers skirts. II IL always safe TO
or that which makes II necessary
Healing Discussion
Church division comes abou. this
way No church will ever divide as
long as It's dominating ambition is to
do the will of God. but only Ak the
fruit of selfish ambitions. Disscu
sions In the church can be avoided
lust as this one was by giving heed
to Christ's words aud by doing IL
quickly aud kindly before the divi.
sion "ocs far. Christ did IL without
sCuiding We cannot smash uuarrcls
with sledge- hammer That usual
l., increases the hard points and the
rough edges. Tie relieved the si,ua-
lion by holding before them high
ideal, lie expected better things ui
them. and that Is one good means OF
getting better things, To expect evil
trom people H. to put them In a
temper to give evil. Jesus said. "Wiil
you join wi,h me ia serving" And
| then he went right on setting the
| example. 1t 81. "a moral FOR every
Christian to follow If he would h,
| a leader ana p"Acemaker For cen
turics II had been the fashion tc
call those grea. who did the least
and were served the most. Hence II
| is not strange that tho disciples wer,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-16
There Is No CrOirn
Without Its Cross

Lesson January %. Matt. 2V.i5.is.
Ambition is born In the human
breast. IL IL not n sin. In fact. the
man or woman without ambition is
not likciy to be much account But
ambition, like any other inccntivN,
may become an evil because Of
wrong direction. The ambition that
Graves applause and reverence Is not
noble. but the ambition that Graves
the good OF our fellowmen and the
advancement of righteousness in the
world ls an ambition that leads US
10 bo better men and women and
better servants Of Christ. Hut the
realization OF every ambition that Is
worth while means that IL must be
paid for In sacrifice. IL is foolish
for US to crave advance mont and yet
not be willing TO pay the price.
Many people. lik" James and John.
ask things that are not good for
them. or which they are not fitted t1
undertake. Many, too. like them.
believe themselves able to bear :ho
cross, yet do not realize what that
may involve.
One step AT a Thine.
Men are not so often mistaken In
desiring to advance themselves MS In
judging what will be an advance
and what Is the right method of II.
II their desire is 10 become better
able TO do good. have better oppor-
tunities for spreading happiness. the
desire is laudable and does them
credit. The Master alone can Judge
whether the granting of that am-
billion will he beat for them or not
We had better he content TO follow
his lead and do tho best We can with
the opportunities he places within
our rt>,ch. IL he has need OF us high
! or up. - he knows we can make
good" with greater responsibilities
he will not fail to give us an invita- :
ton. He alone can Judge our ability
/ to drink his cup with him. An am
( Htion that haN conscience in H.
whether 1t IN realized or not. will
always he n laborious and faithful
engineer. Great emphasis must be
| placed on motive. and the school
graduate who would hitch his was.
on TO n star" Is right. provided h,
bitches II TO the right staI for NJ
man ever gets higher than his am
bition. Let II not be misundcrsto cd
here that modest men have beer
called to responsibilities and honors
to which they, did not aspire. but not
ono of them was so prompted that
/ he had not conscientiously endcav-
ored TO do the best he could with
what duties came to his hand. II,
had the true ambition. TO do hi.
best, and that ambition is the one
that fits men for higher things
The liberty to go higher than we ar.
is given only when we have fulfilled
faithfully tho duties of our presen
sphere. Men rise upon their per
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON
Ry BEN NEWSOME

formonces. not upon their discon-
tent.
Reward ~ an incentive.
We are told cmphaticully that
the bearing OF thc cross will not be
without It's reward. The cxaNation
Is To him who has Overcome" IL
Is well that we Keep this in mind
when troubles smother us in ths
lnaolsirom Of NE, hat perhaps We
had better look AZ the same uucs-
ton from the other viewpoint H. 1t
not more noble and pfaisowor,hy
that we do the will Of God because
We !5ve him ana love his creatures
than II is 20 do SO In the expcCta-
tion of reward This hone OF re-
ward IL held out To us that We may
not get faint-hcartcd whom every
thing seems to be going wrong.
When we remember that God has
promised To override all evil Tor
good We can hold up our heads and
ct misfortune with smile. hut
| for the motive of the thing. " the
love of God truly dwclls In us. We
will first do the right thing because
II lis right. ~c will meet suffering
lchccrfully In u good Causp because
our Sayoir FOR the JOY that was
| get before him. endured the cross.
and phcn let the matter Of reward
bo n secondary consideration. We
should not primarily be seeking She
reward II comes to ~ az "A gift II
W. haze been faithful Jesus was
not seeking cxaltatiou. AZ God he
had nothing to gain. only for his
com passion upon race In slavery
to ain which lie. by paying the price,
| could redeem and restore 20 the
Father. could he achieve "A reward.
| Yet he would have gone straight to
the cross Svep IL he had not known
| that he would win eternal victory.
| Crowding out spirituality.
| The ambition Of John and James
was wrons bcoausc,s first. they had
no, counted the cost. and second,
hccausc they had not accomplished d
the character OF the kingdom OF hcav
en-. and that II was spiritual and
not mutcrial Kingdom. Their dc
sire was unworthy because II was
selfish and involved tho advance
mcnt OF themselvcS individually over
their, brethren. Spirituality and self
Ilshness. like oil and water. Will not
mix. Whore selfishncss enters at tho
door. spirituality flies out at the
window. Many q congregation grows
In numbers and influence and dig
nifty under business manage
mcnt. but whore the sordid element
ls dominant spirituality declines and
tho church of the living, God be-
comes merely n forum for the dis
cussion OF theology and economics
or else an aristocratic mutual ad-
lmiration society OF those who deem
themselves elect. But that ambition
which cuntemplatcs the advance.
ment of ono at the cost of another
Ialways. creates dissension and dis.
satisfaction. \ serious diversion
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-16
RELICS OF BOADlCEA
Battle standard aud CHAIR oT Year
\ u. 81 tNl,un,cd u Century
tup

LONDON. p,c. 2O.-Grcat Brit
aims most ancient military trophies.
u Iomau hattie Standard and n lto-
man generals folding camp chair
have lust been sold for coo lbs. at u
London auction room. The antiqul-
ties were dug up In Essex q century
ago.
Experts belicNc. that the battle
standard and TIA, camp chair were
captured ut lost In the disaster that
ovcrtuok the Roman Ninth legion In
\. -. Gl when Enudicca. queen Of
the inConi. cut the legion to pieces
as It advanced to relieve Colchester.
Boadicca's BriIons, having burned
Roman Colchester. turned upon the
Ninth legion. surprised and de
struyed IT, Tho cHNalrv alone got
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-16

away and II Is believed that the
relies were abandoned ON the field.
Tho standard and the chain are IN
perfect preservation, Tho former ls
a slight and elegant thing In bronze.
topped by four laurel wrcaths ot di-
minishing sizc. Below IN a medal
Hon, bearing on ono side portrait
OF Nero. and ON the other an irlatd
design showing the emperor In u
triumphal car holding n palm
branch and wreath. The chair H.
beautifully worked In iron oVerlnid
camp stool.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-16

torn asundcr with conflicting am
hi ions HUT Jesus was teaching thcm
that he was greatest who served
mcH and set the example Ivy min.
isteriug to them. Nc was persistent
In teaching an ideal that would re-
verse their traditions, thcir view
point and their conduct lie was
patient with th'm. hut persistent
Jesus dared to sccreto mon and de-
mlnd that they build new social
order "Thr Son Of Man came not
to br minis, cred unto. hut Ia min-
lister ana 20 give his life as ransom
foV MANY
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-16

took tho federal examinations n few
weeks ago Mt the high school build
ing Report from the tests should
have been returned by January L.
but had not been received as yet yes
tcrday
when there is full staff. tie
local office gives employment TO
four supervising officials. ~ inside
clerks. ~ outside clerks. 36 tempo
rary clerks and carriers. There are
t2 vacancies on the force OF carriers
to he filled at present.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-16

Handy formerly uf Denver. has ,ho
most Inaccessible s.lu u the United
states, he believes. llis ranch " 60
miles num IhccVillo. the nearest
railroad station. No effort is made
To- market the crops They are fed
Ia the stoct ana once year the
stock is driven 90 tho railroad to be
Ahlnnoh IL mlILnI
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-16
Dogs 10 BE Varcinsacel.

y,h HhlS, Jan. l5.---If experiments
fbS mn are at prescnt,bein made TO
u n, an anti-rabies vaccination
Ii'e ,~Ii successful all dogs In France
,,l DC obliged TO submit to yaccina-
nlo.o 1t Is thereby hoped TO COM
es.y stamp out the dreaded dis
t,t, Nhl'g has caused so much suf-
,sa,s ana danger during the past
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-16

IN six years Holland has Increased
ts tea consumption about 30 .pcr
cent with corresponding decrease
in the use of coffee.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-01-16

sixty Miles From station
PUEBLO. Colo. jan, Is T.. y
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-09

of a Bride
JAMES BOOK
copyYfgAss1. 1871. ~ the Nsvspeess
Eatsrpytss Aseoetatioa
HIDE.AND-sEEK IN A CE1.LAf


HIDE-AND-SEEk IN A CELLAR
knew perfectly well who held
the end Of that string.
Now tina, Katherine. my enemy.
was almost caught. now that my
husbands faithiesrness was about
TO be disclosed. my body grew
weak. But ~ my strength dwin.
died. my mind became alert.
The two whom we pursued
must have heard us coming. II
they had nothing TO conceal. why
had they r~treased'
Nor. than once I fsncied that
Spence was alert. that he realized
that somebody was fleeing before
us. farther and deeper into the
underground labyrinth.
II was n game OF hide-and-seek.
My happiness was the trophyi
There are others down herer'
said Spence ss we descended the
steps OF a sub-ccilar.
Daddy Lorimcr shook his head.
but spoke softly;
There are twol The woman II
Katherine Mineri the man Ia my
husband' They are trying TO keep
out OF sightr'
"Jane. you're crnxyr' Daddy ex.
claimed.
"you'ii seel You'll seer re-
| peated In a monotone which might
well have been the voice OF a crazy
woman
| Follow the string-ws must
settle this nowr' Daddy moved
as fast M his lamcness permitted.
How could Katherine know abou,
this hole7 She couldn't" no per
sisted "Jane. girl. wake up
You're drcamingr'
"I--I.-hops so-' stsmmered
For the first time thrilled with
hope. Daddy's doubt made me
think that ! was mistaken. !
When considered probabilities
calmly. couldn't SEQ how either
Katherine or Bob could know
about the cavern. We might bs
following thiovesi There must bs
n guard for that priceless store
Of wines. II so. where was he
hidlng7
| Suddenly my hope q not ind
ing my husband was blasted.
perceived how Katherine Millei
easily could havc Dome by Tho
mystery OF the maze beneath Ger
tets flower beds. And why sh,
could enter rs easily as II
In Mexico. months ago. tha'
handsome Spaniard. Certeis' friend
had fallen In love with Katherine
Before that. he had plotted and In
trtgued splcndidly TO re-estnblish thu
rule OF certain Spanish aristocrau
In Mexico. That was In war time
Germany WINS back OF him. Ger
man victory had meant that HI
would make himself a little kaisei
ruling in tho treasure house OF thu
world.
Whom tho plot came 70 naugh
he had fled TO tho mountains. ha'
led bandits and rebels. had helc
Katherine for rnnsom--and hat
fallen In love with herl
II never occurred TO me thai
Katherine might know OF the trov'
OF gems under the grand fountain
tTo BE Continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-09
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That Il the joyful cry Of thousands
since DR.. Edwards produced Olive
Tablets. the substitute for calmel.
DR.. Edwards. a practicing physician
for IL years ard calomel's oId-time
enemy. discovered the formula for Olive
Tablets while treating patients for
chronic constipation and torpid livers
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel. but a healing. soothing
vegetable laxative.
No gripping is the Keynote" Of these
little sugar coated. olive-colored tab
let's. They cause the bowels and liver to
act normally. They never force them
to unnatural action.
.fyou have dark brown mouth
bad breath---a dull, tired feeling-sick
headache--topid livcr--constipation.
you'll find quick. sure and pleasant re:
suits from one or two OF DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets at bedtime.
Thousands take them everynight just
to keep right. Try them. l5c and 30
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WHAT TWINS HEARD"

cus7" asked Mrs. Seal.
MY. no. ] haven't begunr' And
then MFR. Seal told her OF the horrible
Tor he told her they were horriblel
creatures like the elephants. CRATES.
camcls andswhat not.
''Besides." said MIR. Seal. IL had
TO pitch fire"
what In flre7' asked Mrs. Seal.
TITS like the SUM-" said her hus-
band. They threw a little sun at
me and had to catch II on my nose
and throw II to one OF my friends"
"Ohr' shuddered Mrs. Seal. Its a
wonder you're alive"
He didn't say that the torch had
a long safe handle by which he could
grab II. and that he WINS rewarded
by having several fine fat fish tossed
at him.
II don't think I should like a
circus" faitercd Mrs. Seal.
Mr.. Seal chuckled.
THE viilunr' whispered Flippety.
FLAP To Nancy and Nick They had
been listening. but sure as two and
twos four. wen get 'em back"
Cro he Continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-09

Mr.. Seal went on 70 tell Mrs. Seal
about the circus he had been In be-
fore he married her.
There's another creature In II
called a clown" said Mr.. Seal.
Anything like man?" asked
Mrs. Seal.
Something. Only he's covered
with spots, and he doesn't always
stand up on his hind flippers. Some.
times he walks oil around on his
front ones. and usually lac has n pig
to ride. or donkey or n Billy goat"
whats n plg?" asked Mrs. Seal.
p ~ horrible creature, with tail
like a letter O." answered her hus.
band patiently.
Does he eat fish,"
"He eats anything"
whats n donkey7"
another horrible creature with n
voice like--likc--a voice Ikea very
unpleasant voice"
And Billy Roat?"
~ monster like n battering ram.
His head is mnde OF stone with two
sharp things on top"
rs that all the things In n cir.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-09
Cynthia


Parents Refuse to Ailoic
Daughter to Entertain
Friends IN Her Home
She Comes to Cynthia
for Solution.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-09

Best foodstuffs for the least at
Boidt's.--Advcrtise
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-04-09
Who'll Give Remedy
for Snoring Husband?

Dear Miss Grey: My husband
snores terribly at times. and II just
makes me miserable and wakes our
baby. He IL anxious TO avoid snor-
ing: but 40 far. the remedy the doc
tor suggested has not helped Please
advise me what can be done.
II IN no use To move to another
room because II can be heard thru
cut the whole house. GRATEFUL.
~ knol1 of one person i1ho wns
&piefelv broken Of the habit ohcn
,o1Siepns awakened him every time
. snorcd II your husband Ties on
'his back phne he sleeps. this may
be the cause Of u. Adviss him TO try
70 sleep on his right eide. He MAY
hare some bone or tissue obstruction
" his nose. or pofyps or adenoids.
Be should be thoroly examined ty
specialist.