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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-29

We have been talked about" for
printing several items of news about
people who live here, or have lived
here, that brought disgrace upon
other members of the family" We
did not bring the disgrace. If the IA
ther, mother, sister or brother had
conducted themselves in the proper
manner we would not have been able
to print those "disagreeable articles"
Do not blame us for the misdeeds of
your friends or relatives. We are
here to print the news and we are go
ing to do it. You and your friends
should keep your fingers where they
belong if you do not want them
pinched. If you think what we pub
fish is not true we invite you to make
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-29
TRYING TO KILL WORLD PEACE

Americas call to the nations for
conference looking towards general
disarmament and future world peace
is likely to be. as William Jennings
Bryan Suggests, the greatest move in
centuries. The result hoped for will
save millions of humHn lives and
bring peace and happiness to thou
sands of millions of people. born and
unborn.
And yet, at the very outset of this
magnificent world movement, that
cheap skate of notoriety known to the
public as Lord NortLcliffe, places it's
hoped-for results in jeopardy by in
jecting into the negotiations his own
little piffling personal quarrel with
the prime minister of Great Britain.
In his newspapers, which have gotten
to be by-words Of contemplate sensa-
tionalism under his direction he at
tempts to arouse distrust among the
negotiators.
When that conference opens, sus-
picion is the last thing that should en-
ter there, Tie peoples of the world
demand that peace and good will
shall be the pass word and the prayer
Of that meeting and Northcliffe's
shameful efforts to prevent such a
feeling, and thereby destroy the hope
of mankind for universal peace, should
mark him with the cross of Cain. AL
ready he sees the handwriting on the
wall because he has apologized to
Lloyd George for his act. Having
dispatched his arrow of distrust he
now, forsooth, begs the premier to let
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-29
The Tariff, Past, Present and Future

In the making of a tariff bill the
Republicans of the House seem to ig-
more the fact that world war has up
set and transformed many conditions,
especially economic conditions. Some
times, it would seem that they forget
arbitration, or other body. to which
disputed questions between nations
shall be referred for adjudication and
peaceful settlement, and to consider
the question of disarmament and SUBJ
NIT their recommendation to their re-
spective Governments for approval"
The practical plan for the reduction
Of ornaments was incorporated in the
covenant Of the League of Nations,
rejected by the Republican Senate.
This was followed by the Borah reso-
luton and the Borah resolution in turn
by the Harding proposal, charging
the scope Of the conference. Whether
or not the proposed disarmament con-
ference will result in muddling the
disarmament plan or whether it will
make disarmament even more practi-
cal by clarifying the situation in the
Far East remains to be seen.
And feasible movement by this ad-
ministration looking 20 a reduction Of
world armament and the consequent
reduction in taxation which would log
ically, if not actually, follow, will
meet with no obstruction from the
Democratic party which has consist
emily favored a reduction of arma-
ment since 1916.
Democrats with a proper sense Of
humor will not even object to the
Characterization by the Republican
press of President Harding's ~eader-
ship" in this matter.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-29

the right to foreclosure, but of the
complete control of all of Germany's
economic affairs. Any separate trea-
ty would have to be subject to this
one and all of its terms. In fact even
the declaration of peace recognizes
this fact, being made by its terms
subject to the Versailles pact.
1t claims all the rights which this
treaty provides for the United States
and reserves the right to enforce
these. Yet until this treaty is ratifi-
ed this government is not on the face
party to it and can claim rights I'M
der it only by residuary interests in
an expired partnership. Even at that,
the administration of German affairs
covering and concerning these rights
would be in the control of others. Ev-
eryone has heard of the PREPARATIONS
commission, but few appreciate its
enormous powers.
at was created by Part VIII of the
treaty, but its mention and its author
ity are found extended in many other
parts. Annexes II to VII provide the
form and general powers of the COM
mission. Each Of the allies and the
United States is given one delegate
and an assistant delegate. But not
yet being party to the treaty, this
government has only an unofficial OBJ
server who is permitted to sit in.
Moreover, only the delegates of this
country, Great Britain, France and
Italy, have continuous voting power;
our absence leaves our vote. to Bel
GUM, Japan and Jugo-Slavia.
at was this commission that fixed
the amount and terms of the German
reparations. 1t has from time to time
made survey of Germany's econom-
ic and financial CONDITION, her resources
and financial capacity. 1t controls the
return in kind of all materials, ami
mails, machinery, etc, requested by
the German armies. Germany mas to
supply every form of information de-
manded as to her economic and finan-
cial affairs and perations. 1t has
practical control Of the system of tax
alton and its decisions final. The OBJ
legations of reparation are made first
liens. In short, it is as if Germany
was bankrupt state and was in the
hands of this PREPARATIONS commission
as receiver.
"Of just what value would a sepa-
rate treaty with Germany be under
such conditions? The allies have
complete economic control over Ger
many. Any pact of commerce and
comfy, or by any other name, would
be subject to this control. Germany
is politically free, but economically G
bandman. 1t is useless to view the
relations of the United States witt
her as a political issue. 1t is wholly
economic. On the political side this
government returned to its treaty
status when it authorized a represen.
tative on the supreme council. On the
economic side we can resume relations
on an even footing, with vote which
in most instances could have the pow
er ia veto only by ratifying the Yer
sailles treaty, eXpurgated, if desired
of all its political obligations save as
these are expressed in terms of eco
nomics."
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-29

We just can't get it Strengthened
out in our noggin. President Harding
visits the Senate and tells them what
awful things will happen to the coun-
try if they give bonus to the SOL
diers which will require an expendi-
ture from the government treasury
Of some two hundred millions in the
next year, and then the administra-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-29
the matter drop.

the matter drop.
The common people of the world
are not distrustful of Lloyd George
because they have seen him, in the
space of less than Is years, make a
real democracy of the England which
was before his time only a make-be-
lieve democracy. The only people who
are dist.astful of Lloyd George are
kings, dukes, multi-millionaries and
diplomatists, all of whom he has TAX
en- into camp and beaten to a pulp.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-29

US prove it. but if you don't want us
to publish your misdeeds, quit your
meanness. 1t is the duty of every de-
cent paper to make an effort to i'm
prove the morals of TIE community in
which it is published. Some have one
way of doing this and some another.
We believe in publicity.-Bonne Terre
Star.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-07-29
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The next county teachers examina-
ton will be held at the Pennington
high school building August 9Th and
9Th, next, beginning at 8 am. on each
day. The schedule of subjects will be
the same as in former examinations.
For additional information, lists of old
questions, ETC., write j. Clyde Akers,
County Superintendent of Schools,
Harrington, Mo. 29-3t
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
SO BABIES BORN
IN LAST MONTH

Thirty-eight babies were born in
Rock Island in June, according to
the report of DR.. A. n. Mueller. city
physician. There were II boys and
q girls.
Parents of babies born during the
month of June who do not see their
names in the following list, should
notify the health department.
Parents OF the boys Are:
Messrs. and Mesdames Barney F.
Zelinski, B. Killing of Coal Valley,
Edward H. Reinhart, Gaetano Spa
racio, Frank Duyck. Albert Burrell
August DeLoose, Henry Mueller,
William c. Holtz, Glen Smith. R W.
AppIegate, Benjamin d. Trussell. J
r. Corporan of Davenport, Carl Nc
Dougall, Ernest Osburn, Frank Cru
pi, Anthony Flaherty.
Parents OF girls are Messrs. and
Mesdames W. E. Meadley, Roy
Avery, Otto C. Gram. Joe S. Heath
Roy G. Huntley. NJ CCborn. A. An
toniotd, Claude Bowen, Anthony
Flaherty, Louis Henry, Edward
Thomas, George E. Wright, Guy
Spore, E H. Runburg, John Hughes
Louis ]. Selle, Olgons Ginneberghe
CAMEL Verstraten, Frank J. Bude-
lier, Herman JohaT SON.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11

late William z. Mason, representa-
tive-at-iarge from Illinois, have
wired her urging her to come on TO
Washington with an appointment
from Governor Small and put up q
tight against those who object that
under the constitution q member OF
the house can gain q seat only by
election
Former associates Of Represen-
tative Mason last week went over
the manuals Of procedure on file in
the Congressional library In an eff
fort to find precedent for the ap-
potntment OF a congressman-at-
large by the governor of a state.
Representatives Yates, Roden-
berg, Williams. Ireland and others
were asked their opinion and a
dozen members from other states
advised Mrs. Huck to come to
Washington to put the case before
the proper committee Of the house
Should Mrs Huck come to Wash
ington with a commission from
Governor Small, her claim to mem
bership would have to be consid-
cred by either the committee on
Lnc Lie Oh
elections. Representative Richard
Yates, Springfield, is the Illinois
member OF the committee on the
judiciary. while Representative Will
liam Rodenberg, East St Louis.
represents the state on the com
mittee on elections.
Several members OF the house,
who refused to be quoted by Mrs.
Huck's representatives here. inter-
posed the objection that a commits
sion from the governor would not
be sufficient to qualify an appointee
as representative to appear before
the house. seeking membership.
They contend that under the con-
stitution a certificate of election is
required and that the house would
not even consider the case until
such certificate was presented.
The two veteran members of the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11

In TO HEARING
Bureau @Quiz- as Important as
Work In Harvest Field, Leon
ard Says.

According to Howard Leonard.
president of the Illinois Agricui-
tural association, every farm bu-
reau in the state will be asked to
hold hearings similar to the one to
be held in Rock Island county,
Aug 6, to assist the congressional
commission in its agricultural in
Vestigation.
President J. R. Howard of the
American Farm Bureau federation
says in regard to the hearings:
Anyone who is invited by the
county farm bureau to testify con-
corning any phase of the business
of agriculture at the local hearings
| can have no more important bust
ness than just that.
I'VE are doing our very best to
secure for the congressional joint
| commission of agricultural inquiry
facts straight from the soil. Con
sidering both his own business and
the community good, any farmer
can afford to stop his work in the
harvest field to go to the county
farm bureau office and tell what it
| cost him in money and effort to
produce his crop last year and this
/ year, under what conditions he can
! continue to produce at maximum
efficiency, what his crop is worth
| in comparison with the goods he
must buy, how he secures credit
! how freight rates affect his enter
| prise, what the future holds for
| him and his family, and what may
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
WASHINGTON NEWS LETTER

take a prominent part In the tariff
debate are Representatives VII
liam J. Graham. Aledo: Clifford
Ireland, Peoria; William A Roden-
berg, East St Louis; Loren E.
Wheeler. Springfield. and Allen F.
Moore, Monticello. ALI are inter-
ested in the schedules putting pro-
tective duties on agricultural i'm
PIGMENTS, glassware, manufactures
of metal. aluminium ware. and in
Vulnerable other products OF ILL.,
nois manufacturing centers.
Representative Edward J. King,
Galesburg, is interested in the
schedule placing a duty of Is cents
per bushel on Argentine corn.
have received letters from
farmers throughout the state IA
vortng this duty" Representative
King stated, following the Repub-
lican caucus last week. There is
not enough Argentine corn import
ed annually to injure home produc-
ton, but whenever a shipload OF
corn arrives at New York, the
spectators take advantage of the
situation to beat down the price
to the Illinois farmer by 10 or Is
cents a bushel."
Representative William A. Ro-
denbeTg, East st. Louis, indicated
that he will oppose the proposed
embargo on chemical dies, report
ed by the committee.
81 favor an ample protective tar
/ if for chemical dyes" Representa-
! tive Rodenberg declared. but the
| idea of absolutely shutting out all
| foreign goods and leaving the do
nestle industry free 20 make any
advance in the price of its product
| it may see fit does not commend
itself to my judgment. My home
city manufactures a great variety
of products and is as much inter
ested in a protective tariff as any
other community in the nation
With one or two exceptions, l be-
lieve the duties fixed in the bill
will be satisfactory"
Under the special rule which viii
| govern the debate, committee
amendments will be given prece
dence over amendments offered by
I individual members. This viii
mean, in effect, that no Illinoi:
member can offer an amendment
which is likely to receive consid
Grafton, since the debate will enc
July 81 and the house ways anC
means committee will control the
time. The Payne-Aldrich bill o
1909 and the Underwood-Simm
i bill of 1913 were considered under
similar rules.
Friends of Mrs. Winifred MasoI
Huck, of Chicago. daughter OF th'
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
tBy Stan Correspondent

Washington, D. c., July Sill
nofs congressman last week pIung-
ed into the tariff debate, prepared
to take leading part in the con-
sideration of the Fordney bill, re-
ported last Wednesday, which will
remain continuously before the
house until the final vote July 81.
A canvass Of the Illinois mem
bers Friday shows that without ex-
ception the "a Republicans will ia
vor the general provisions of the
Fordney bill and unless some op-
position arises to particular sched-
ules during the next two weeks
debate, 1t is unlikely that Illinois
Republicans will cast a single vote
against the bill on final passage.
Representatives John w. Rainey,
Adolph ]. Sabbath and Stanley H.
Kunz, all of Chicago and the only
Democrats in the, Illinois delega-
ton, will probably vote with their
party colleagues against the bill
Representative Ira c. Copley,
Aurora, is the Illinois member Of
the house ways and means COM
mittee which reported the bill. He
will take the floor to defend the
measure against attacks from the
minority side of the aisle and from
the small group OF Republicans
gathered about Representative
James A. Frear, Wisconsin, who
filed minority report from the
ways and means committee against
the bill. Representative Copley was
member of the subcommittee
which drafted the clause in the
bill putting an embargo on the i'm
portation of chemical dyes, which
Representative Frear denounced in
his minority report.
Other Illinois members who will
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
ZOTO and domestics
Linens & dOmestiCS

20 inch imported japanese
crepe, no checks, all fancy
stripes. Some colors in the
new sport styles, guaranteed
fast colors, 39c a yard value,
less ZUIO SIC
81x90 Manhattan bleached
sheets, extra quality, 85c
value, less 203o, >. CSC
42x36 Daisy bleached pillow
cases, with 3 inch hem, 29c
value, less 20% ....... .24c
81 inch awning ticks for your
porch, s o., brown and
white stripes, blue and white
stripes, 48c yard value, less
209o .................,.39c
Percales in lights and darks,
stripes, checks and plaids, Ice
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
Wash fabrics

Sc inch colored Palm Beach
poplin jersettes, in colors of
tan, copen, navy, hello, leather,
grey and green, soc yard
value, special at 45c, les! les
20%o .............:...5oc
Sc inch all linen in colors Of
rose, pink, blue, grey and tan,
regular 1.25 value, special at
LOO, less 2O3o, per yard :. SOC
Sc inch fancy plain white
skirting in stripes, checks and
basket weave, regular 1.50-1.25
value, special at CSC yard, less
20% nc
Sc inch nainsook in 10 yard
bolts in a plain soft finish, for
underwear and nightgowns,
regular 2.69 value, special at
2.25 yard less 300 800. .1.sO
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11

no longer. In 1874 the great draw
span swung around $50 times to
allow a raft to pass. In that year
the average for raft was estimated
at 1000 900 feet of lumber or total
of 1,166, 100000 feet of lumber for
the year.
1t is also a fact worthy of notice
that more steamboats, passed tho
bridge in 1874 than in either 1920 or
1921 But the number of barges is
on the increase.
The draw span of the bridge is
operated by air and by electricity.
From So to 100 horsepower-the
amount required varies with eli
matte conditions-is required to
swing the great 1900 ton span for
the passage Of a steamboat or a
barge. The air pressure required
is $50 pounds to the square inch.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11

Illinois delegation In congress are
returning to Washington for the
tariff debate which will get under
way Monday, following the routine
OF reading the bill to the house.
Representative James R. Mann,
Chicago, returned to the capital
late this week after several weeks
vacation at his home.
'Uucle Joe" Cannon, DauviIle, is
at East Gloucester. Mass, where he
went the middle OF last month to
escape the heat. The ex-speaker,
who is in his Seth year, was report
ed to be in failing health a few
weeks ago, but it is now under
stood that he is a vigorous as
ever and he is expected back in
his seeat next week
The senate on Friday, July I,
passed the peace resolution. de-
claring the technical state Of war
with Germany at an end. by a vote
of 80 to 10; not voting 49, Sena-
tor Mckinley voted for the resolu-
ton. Senator Mccormick was abb
sent and not voting.
On Tuesday, July 5, the senate
voted down a joint resolution pro-
posing a three weeks recess. SEN
ator Lodge, majority leader, pro-
posed the resolution, which was OPP
posed by those favoring Legislation
to relieve agricultural depression,
the soldiers bonus bill, and other
measures. The recess resolution
was defeated by a vote of q to "a !;
not voting As. Senator Mckinley vot-
ed against the resolution. Senator
Mccormick was absent and not vot-
ing.
On Wednesday, July G, the senate
passed the conference report on
the naval appropriations bill by a
vote of 43 to Z; not voting 40. Sen
ators Mckinley and Mccormick
were recorded as absent and not
voting.
There were no important roll
calls in the house during the week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
2O% off
Hosiery

Women's Corticelli silk hosiery, full
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cordovan, 300, less 200 40
Women's Everwear pure thread silk
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linen heels and toes, 1.5O, less
300 .lIU
Women's full fashioned silk Isle
hosiery, high spEced linen heels
and toes, elastic tops, in blacks
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Children's fine ribbed cotton hose,
extra elastic RIB, double heels and
toes, in blacks, cordovan and
white, 25c less 20To 2Oc
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
EYES TIRED?

If your eyes are tired and over
worked; If they itch. ache, burn or
smart, go to any drug store aud get
a bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop
one tablet IN a fourth Of a glass of
water and use to battle the eyes
from two to four times aday. You
will be surprised at the rest, relief
and comfort Bon-Opto brings,
Note: Doctors say Bon-Opto
strengthens eyesight 500 in a
weeks time in many instances
ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
MEMBERS OF BOAT
ORCHESTRA DROWN
WHILE IN BATHING

Cyrus L. SchIichter and Ra VInond
Hallgren. Burlington. Iowa. youths,
members of an orchestra which
played in the tri-cities last week on
the Wisherd steamer. Majestic,
were drowned Friday afternoo-. al
Hamburg. H. Clyde Wright. a
member OF the boat crew. was
drowned also.
They were members OF party Of
II who had gone bathing while the
boat was tied up waiting to fill an
evening engagement Heroic eff
forts were made TO rs-cue the boys
but without avail. a reef in the
river was responsible for the trag-
edy-the boys plungtng or into
deep water and being swept away
before boats could reach them
The boys were known to many in
the tri-cities.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11

be done TO help the situation.
We want farmers to speak out
OF their own experiences. thus
furnishing 3 solid groundwork for
the reviews and analyses OF the
economist Now Is the time for the
farmer to make his voice heard"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
300 off.
Mems
furnishings

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ecru or white, broken run of sizes,
ankle length and short sleeves,
special at $50, less 700 $500 l-2O
One lot of mems unionsutts OF
mostly small sizes, in ecru or white.
The prices in this lot range from
Csc to ESQ, now at One-half price,
less 300 ...............4 Oe to LOO
Mems Paris carriers in assorted
coIors, prices ranging from 35c to
soc, less 20Fo ..........2oe TO 4Oe
$50 mems corded and madras
striped shirts in assorted colors
with French cuffs, now at ESQ less
Mems nainsook unionsuits, athletic
style, now CSC, less 20%o ..79e
Mems genuine Sealpax Unionsuits
in sanitary containers, pre-laun-
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
SEE THE Rapids

The Moline lock and the LeClaire
canal on the Clinton excursion
Tuesday, July Il, on new super
steamer Washington" = (Adver-
tiSement.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
2O% off
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rag rugs, grass rugs, body BRUSSELS,
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-11
Ready-tO-
wear
Summer wash
skirts
2.9S to 4.9S values
Less 209o discount
2. 80 to 500

Made Of superior quality
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stitching make these skirts
very attractive.