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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22
Mrs. Peachey Comes Across.

All those people who have some little trou-
BILE Of their own, and all tho 10 who are Dor
rowing trouble from the future. and especially
all those who view with alarm the period OF
time just ahead. ought to meet Mrs Henry
Peachey. and her eight little Peacheys.
Mrs. Peachey is, according to all reports
Is fine specimen Of immigrant as ever landed
on New World shores. She was widowed by
the war. and has nothing between her and
want but her own willing hands and a pension
the British government awards the family of
q dead hero. No; that statement is not exactly
true. She has more. Mrs. Peachey is the
proudest mother you ever saw Of eight boys
the Oldest Is; the youngest is B.
with my eight boys I'm going to grow M
in the New World" Mrs. Peachey said when
she arrived in Montreal. By now the whole
Peachey family is headed westvard--where
there's plenty Of outdoors and plenty Of work
and opportunity" the mother explained.
Many person would be overwhelmed with
such a burden. but to Mrs Peschey eight small
children are not burden
We'll get along somehow" she said; at
frst 1t may be hard. but the pension will help
while the children are small, and the older
ones soon viii prove themselves real peacheys,
sons their soldier-father would have been
proud Of X TIE war had returned him to u.s."
The vtfe Of . hero? Yes; but also she has
something heroic IN herself Probably II 10
euires no greater heroism to command an army
on the eattlensld than for . woman to COM
mand eight little boys in strange and un-
known hand. thousands Of milss from home,
IN their JOINT anA several campaigns to grab
fortune b. the Anssaoek
Here's Wishing success for the young Peach
q a<4lE ma u Inc1hereccnnmanAari -.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

@. How many states did the
Democrats carrx in the lat presi-
dental election? T. NJ. D.
A. In the recent election the
Democrats carried 10 states-Ala-
bama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky, Mississippi, North Car
olina, South Carolina, Texas and
Virginia.
Q. What is the "Cypres doctrine? p"
W. S. T.
A. The Doctrine Of Cypres" in
Engliah and American Law is q
rule Of Interpretation whereby a
testamentary gift which cannot
take effect In ths precise manner
intended by the testator Is given in
effect as nearly as possible like
that which was intended. The doc
trine has been applied in two
classes Of cafes: In the creation Of
fee-tail estates and in charitable
gifts.
Q. How many Jews are there in
the world? r. IS.
A. 1t is estimated that the Jew
ish population is more than 15,0OO,-
900.
@. When were the Sons of the
American Revolution organized?
B. B..
A. The national Society of the
Sons OF the American Revolution
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22
a Good WAY to Look at Il.

case bsssts sloth." writes . noted econo-
who continues: lizard times beget energy
a ma intelligent cxsrtion" 49,. .yt
Prosperity begets ease.
II 10, therefore. not worm while to worry
ahnut hard times" II they should come
They beSet energy and intelligent exertion!
Not bad way to look at IT,
Necessity 10 as much the mother Of inven-
Hon. today 40 she was when the pre-human
E1lMbed down out Of the trees and began rust
Hug for food on the plains
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22
Edward Coryn.

Moline lost one Of its most useful citizens
yesterday when Edward Coryn expired in a
Chicago hospital,
Mr.. Coryn was known as the little father Of
the Belgian people of this section He was one
OF the first immigrants from that country to
locate here. He saw the opportunities and the
rewards that came to those who were willing
to work for them. From . shop laborer he
advanced gradually into merchandising, bank
ink, real estate, newspaper publishing, etc. He
paved the way for the coming Of large num-
bers Of, his countrymen to this section, with
the result that today Rock Island county con-
tains one OF the largest Belgian settlements
In the United states. Mr.. Coryn devoted much
time to impart;ng to his newly arrived country
men the duties Of citizenship in their adopted
country He aided in the formation of clubs
for them, in the establishment of churches, in
showing them the way to provide homes for
their families.
MIR. Coryn was appreciated not only by his
own people. The citizens of Moline saw in him
a man who could be trusted in places Of public
responsibility and he was honored with election
to number of Offices. His last public position
was % pOot4AactcI VI IuOluc, III WHICH place.
he had served six years and which he resigned
because Of failing health.
For his service in helping Belgian immi-
grants Mr.. Coryn was knighted by the king Of
Belgium. Albert conferred upon him the high
est distinction in his giving to one resident
outside of Belgium.
MIR. Coryn's life furnishes an example Of
what man with purpose can accomplish in
this great country of ours. Without friends or
capital. he settled in a strange community,
with his only assets a pair of honest hands
and the will and. faith to succeed. And he
probably accomplished more than he ever had
hoped he would be able to attain when he
landed here as q poor immigrant boy from
Belgium.
Ed Coryn was good citizen. Christian
who lived up to all that Christianity implies.
a patriot, and a gentleman. Few deaths in
Moline in recent years will occasion such deep
and Widespread sorrow.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22
wanting, and the bronchial tubes or
lungs are likely to suffer.

wanting, and the bronchial tunes or
lunxs are likely TO suffer.
Grandma's Hotfoot- My grand
ma complains every night with
burning hot fest, and it keeps her
awake. In the coolest nights in
winter she says it relieves her some
to put her feet out from undes the
bedclothes. Her feet are normal in
The daytime and her health is 9TH
erwise pretty good. c. H. s.
Answer-Smesring the feet copi-
ously with vaseline and covering
with some cotton and . bandage
gives comfort In such cases.
Migraine-I have found no cure
for migraine attacks, with which l
have suffered for several years, but
as age advances the headaches
have practically ceased, the dis
turbance of vision alone remain
ing. l discovered that if ! took aro-
matte spirits of ammonia immedi-
ately on the first threat Of a seizure
it would dispel the attack or great
ly diminish the severity.
J.. A. F.
Food Which Contins Iodine-1
was interested in your suggestion
that those with simple goitre
should eat sea fish in tie diet for
the sake of the iodine. Could you
quote the analy: is of the fish re-
ferred to. and reference to where
the analyses may be found? Does
the iodine occur throughout the
flesh of the fish? l had an idea it
was localized in certain glands.
MRS. e. v. Nice.
Answer quote citation in the
fifth edition of Friedenwald and
Ruhrah's "Diet in Health and Dis
ease," published by w. B. Saunders
company, Philadelphia:
Gautier gives the following ia
bles latter B. Bourcet), showing
the iodine content Of various foods:
Iodine per kilogram of fresh ma
terial:
Green peas, 0.S0; green beans,
0.32; tomatoes. 0.23; asparagus,
024; garlic, OIL; bananas, 0.31;
bread, 600; potatoes, DOL; white
cabbage, OBI; gray shrimp, SOL:
crabs, 1872; lobster, 1.78; smoked
herring, 1.57; fresh salmon, lao;
oysters, 1872; anchovies, 0.95; fresh
cod, 1872; trout, 0.08.
Besides the foods mentioned in
the tables, these contain some 10
dine;
Mushrooms, Strawberries, car
rots, sorrel, rice, grapes, lettuce,
pears.
It should be noticed particularly
that wheat -four contains practical
ly NO iodine, oatmeal. and the vari-
Gus wheat breakfast foods contain
practically none; potatoes contain
very lit lie. A certain amount of
iodine in the food is essential for
good health. apart from the pre-
vention of simple goitre in chill
dren and young adults.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

~ SeSAA AhuANtuu8is NJ dtttution WIZ -
secured wool, IS cents a pound,
with a compensatory duty. OF Is
cents a pound in addition to exist
ing duties upon the manufacture Of
wool; long staple cotton. cents a
pound. with compensatory duty Of
z cents a pound in addition to e1-
listing rates upon the manufactures
thereof. These schedules may be
changed, of course, in the senate.
G. What is bush league? b.
J. J. X.
A This in baseball parlance in
dicates a minor league of profes-
sional or semi-professional base
ball teams.
@. Ho much is a widow exempt
from income tax? NJ. H.
A. The exemption Of a widow is
81 900. the same as for any other
single person. unless she is LAIN
tanning a hone for dependent chill
dren or relatives. She is then en-
titled to $4,000 exemption as the
head OF a family. with an additional
$500 exemption for each dependent
minor child.
@. What is and where is the Bar
CELLO? o. E. R.
A. The Bargello is in Florence
and is a national gallery Of art.
Q. Does climate have anything to
do with the quantity and quality Oh
petroleum that a we'll will pro-
duce? J. n NJ
A. The bureau of mines says tns'
so far as they know. the climate
does not have ally effect upon tne
quantity or quality or petroleum
produced.
Q. Which tate ranks first u
crop value? A y
A. According to value Of cfow
produced Texas ranks first in w.
the valuation being $1.076. 163.w
Iowa came second with a totai "
ss6l.3ss.o
@. What 10 the meaning OF tn'
word ~ahoy?' c. c. n.
A. Its original meaning ~
probably stop" but is usually use'
as hail to passing vessels and w.
plies that communication with ne@
Il desired
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

Senator Mccormick bought some clothes in
Paris. but his rural constituents in Illinois will
never see them on him.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

The 22-year-old daughter Of the
late Police Captain Foody Of New
York city was recently arraigned
IN court during the bose ring
probe. Mss Fbody - now out un-
der $1.000 bail on . charge Of al
legged conspiracy 10 defraud the
government through the issuance
& ialDo 1QUee viEhlSs1al laenftA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22
Lstter ire : Gsseee.

4 Lister ffeA . Gfseee. .
:. A eorrespondsnt--a grocer. It's
aid much impressed by
al4nanacs he's read. II like DR..
Brady and his talks" says he. .blt
|As's cracked On catching cold, you
can take II from me: There may
- germs that viii cause disease,
|b1t III swear It's drafts that make
ne sneese. By our health depart
nent we're repeatedly told to be
careful about exposure 50 We won't
catch cold. II /. srms are the t.evils
that really lay rs low, why should
the authorities stress exposure so!
No, yoa can't tell me there's no such
thing - catching cold. I've had
some experience and I'm much too
old.
This grocer says one thing that is
eninently true-you can take it
from him. Yes, you can-and you
do! Az he carves Oh your cheese
or wraps your paekaged air he Is
talking and laughing and you're
peppered right there, for all unbe-
knownst he is giving on . spray Of
salfvary droplets which will readily
convey germs that bring bron-
chitis coryza and worse-yes.
sometimes they bring the ambu-
lance and other times the hearse.
As Ing as this poor grocer has
almanac ideas in his head. the
health arshorities all might just as
well be dead.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

Thsy carried Chinese coal to Newcastle dur
Ing the var and now iceland is crying Tor
shipmsnt Of Ice.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

Manager Mary Garden Of the Chicago grand
book and Granny Of prima donna's excuse.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

ylAs high-powered automobiles that are used
)stnsssls whisky. across the Canadian line
sight b called modern ug-gernauts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

+ V At any rate, Harding isn't going to have his
-inaag1fsftoa mistaken for an Ohio village
street fat.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

of liquor for invalids likely to increase rather
S 1screass epiaemics?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

TIA ct in soviet doesn't appeal to Emma
Goldman q strongly as the ct in get back to
u.AA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

II they make our navy too small, what will
= ~ essinet o@csrs DO when they want "a
kAtassl1
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22
Argus Information Bureau

by eArruIn
ENeeene d hakn Director full
BE inquiries
the reptile. being direct
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22
Questions and Answers.

Q0eSQOnS ana AnSW0ESs
On the Trail Of Symptoms
notice your write-ups about various
diseases in the paper. Will you
kindly favor me with the symptoms
Of gallstones? M. L. /.
Answef-The gallstones will ia
vor you with the symptoms if you
ever should have them. l carefully
dodge the symptoms in my write
ups II you have ever noticed, as
have NO desire to cause any one
useless worry. Strive always to
obey the Hippokratic injunction:
DO good If you can, but do no
harm"
Mouth Breathing-Please tell me
through your column whether
through the mouth is a
serious danger to ones health.
G. B.
Answer-The nose is provided to
breathe through, an should be
used for that purpose at all times
except under extraordinary need,
as in running or otherwise exerting
the muscles, when the mouth may
be used to supplement nose breath
ing. Ordinarily it is harmful to
health to breath through thu mouth.
You see, the air passing through
the nose is moistened or dried to
just the proper humidity, warmed
or cooled to the proper temperature,
and freed of dust, before it enters
the lungs. In mouth breathing
these important conditions are
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-22

THE United Press pulls some unique stunts
but the following note sent over their wires
yesterday is really shocking:
Editors: Please kill undressed girl. Kan
sas City.-U. p, Chicago"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
FISHERMEN MEET
Will Be Guests of w. G. Oliver at
 Lake on August 15

The meeting of the Jefferson Fish ermen's association Monday night was very enthusiastic, although not a large number were in attendance.
 Samples of different designs of buttons were exhibited, having been received by the association with the object in view of securing supply for distribution to the members as a membership and identification em- blem, the size and design to be de- cided on later.
 There was considerable discussion of different topics concerning the betterment of fishing conditions and plans for conducting social get acquainted gathering of the fishing fraternity and barbecue for their en- joyment, was launched, to be held at the home of the president Of the association, w. G. Oliver, August lo' on which date he will allow fishing in his private lake. The plans ana details of this barbecue are to be formulated and announced later.
 The next meeting of the associa- ton Will pc on the HlSnt oi nus uSs i at the courthouse, at which time it IS desired that all information possible concerning regular meeting place be presented, as it is not considered advisable to continue to meet at the courthouse.
 A meeting of the executive com mlttee has been called by MT. Oliver for today at 2 o'clock at the head quarters of the association. The Ems ley fishermen will meet tomorrow night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
Messer Is Optimistic on Business Futuse. Birmingham Honored

q came from the annual conven- ton of the National Real Estate deal CTS, held at Chicago last week feeling much more optimistic" said NJ. P. Messer.
 By the way, Birmingham was complmented in having one of our delegates chosen to vice presidency of the national body, Robert Jemison. Jr.. being so honored Mir Jemison made a fine impression with his address on the subject of advertising the home owning idea through a national bureau.
 We were much impressed by the address of Secretary Hoover, who, among other things, stressed the fact that the country had passed through thirteen panics since the Civil war and come out safe and sound and that just as assuredly we were com ing out of this depression in fine shape.
 Mayor Thompson of Chicago. was also an interesting speaker. He said that the city of Chicago had had no bread line because 1t had done it's best to provide jobs for the ulem- ployed and that it intended continu- ing providing employment so that there would be no bread line"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
COUNTY RECEIPTS
 AND EXPENDITURES
Semi-annuaI Report Shows County Disbursements
 Exceed Receipts

According to the semi annual re- port of receipts and disbursements of Jefferson county from January l., 1921 to June 30, adopted at the meet ing of the board of revenue yester- day, the total receipts for the coun 573.S2, and the disbursements s2,- 359,S76.7S. On hand January ], was s299,076.S1 and on hand now is s29o,77S.S5.
 Receipts from the criminal divi- sion of the circuit court amounted to $25,739.7o, and disbursements $9,- 92250. In the civil division of the court receipts were $13,360.00, and disbursements s19,766.00. The chan cery court brought into the treasury s5,416.6S, and expended $7,595.o0. The probate court cost the county SlS,- 95500 and brought in s2S,770.S7.
 Tax collections during the period amounted to $91O,O31.93. Licenses from the probate court brought in s19,750.51; franchise tax, $29,909.2 20; federal aid, $132,58S24; bond sales, S235,414.22. The county borrowed $500, 900 on temporary loans, and paid S7O0,000 on such loans.
 The total indebtedness of the coun- ty at present is $4.1S6.721.S3. Of this the bonded indebtedness amounts to s1,9O1 900; tax anticipation certifi- oates Temporary loans) sS00,000; fine and forfeiture warrants, $4,0S6.29; courthouse and jail warrants, S6l,- 349.9O; interest bearing road war rants, $1,420,2S5.64.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
FINE NEW THEATRE
Greenville Opera House to Open
 About Middle of August

Greenville, July l9.-( Special )--The Opera House, Greenville's new theatre will be ready for the opening of the theatrical season in Greenville about the middle of August The theatre compares in beauty and complete ness with the theatres of Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham. It is an unusually large theatre for the size city of Greenville, but due to the fact that many good roads lead into Greenville from large num- Der of smaller towns whose citizens are show going people, the theatre was built sufficiently large enough to accommodate these people as well as local theatre attending people. The stage was constructed of sufficient dimensions to stage the largest shows that come south.
 The building will be equipped with series of exits that will en- able complete emptying of the house in three minutes. Chief Greten of the Greenville fire department is largely responsible for this system, for it was he who assisted in making the plans for this
 The architecture is of the French style on the exterior and large marquee awning with beautifully colored glasses and lights adds ma terially to the appearance of the front of the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
OFFERS S5,OOO FOR APPREHENSION OF
 SONS K|DNAPERS
Not a Cent Will Be Paid to Kidnapers, Who Demand $50,000 Ransom, Ran
 doIph Declares
By Associated Press


 Sharon, Pa, July 19.-A reward of ward V. Randolph for the safe return of his son, Thomas D. Randolph, busi- ness man here who was kidnapped last night and is being held for s5o,o0o ransom, according to his father.
 The reward. MT. Randolph said, would be paid to "any local person who brings my boy home safely and causes the apprehension of his ab- ductors."
 Not cent, Mir. Randolph declared. would be paid to the kidnapers.
 The father said he had ignored the instruction received in a letter from the kidnapers telling him to go to Pittsburg to obtain the money de- manded and if he was successful to have his home lighted. The house was dark tonight, MT Randolph said.
 Another angle of the case developed late today when Augusta, Gronz of Troits Corner, near here, said she saw Randolph whom she recognized, driving past her home in an automo- bile toward sharon about o'clock last night. Authorities are investi- gating Miss Gronz's story. Ran dolph's father has engaged the ser vices of James F. Whitla, an attor- ney, to take charge of the family's personal efforts in running down the abductors. Whitla, relative is the father of Billy Whitla. kidnapped in March, 1909. 1t was he who advised Randolph to offer the reward
 Authorities said their best chance of locating the missing man was through his automobile, in which he was abducted, according to a letter received from him by his wife this morning. in which he asked that the ransom be paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-20
CONGRESS ASKED
 ID INVESTIGATE
 FEDERAL RESERVE
Resolution Providing for h. quiry Introduced in House at the Request of Gov-
 ernor Harding
Ry Associated Press

Washington, July Ex-Governor Harding of the federal reserve board, with the approval of Secretary Mellon has asked Congress to investigate the operations of the board and the re- serve system. and Chairman McFad- den, of the House banking and cur rency committee, late today intro request.
 The investigation proposed would embrace every detail of the activities of the board, it's 12 banks and it's branch banks over, the. period of de- flation' or about the last Is months, according to Mr. McFadden. He said if the House approved of his programme, he would tackle the job immediately, taking in what he de- scribed as mess of charges and accusations of discriminations coming mostly from the south and vest
 .There have been numberless at tacks on the board and the banks" he said. Ut is my idea that if there IS truth Tn them, appropriate leSlS- lation should follow and if they are groundless then the board most cer- tainly is entitled to a clean bill. At any rate, Congress should know the truth and either silence the criticism or disclose the evils"
 Mir. McFadden said that his resolu- tiou proposed to bring forth an expla- nation of the boards rulings, it's in interpretation of the laws under which it operates and the methods it has employed in dealing with mem- Der banks. The par clearance ques- tion subject of litigation by south ern bankers who opposed par clear ance is another phase which MT. Me Fadden said undoubtedly would be considered.
 Governor Hardins's letter to MT. McFadden touched on recent speeches by John Skelton Williams, former comptroller of the currency and former member of the reserve board attacking the boards policies and ac- tions. MT. Harding said he believed that, in view of Mir. Williams former position. his statements should be gone into and 1t was understood Mir. Williams would be among witnesses called.