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The spectator., 1921-09-27
f You Need a Medicine
 You Should Have the Best

Have you ever stopped to reason why it is that so many products that are ex tensively advertised, all at once drop out of sight and are soon forgotten? The reason is plain-the article did not fulfill the promises of the manufacturer This applies more particularly to a medicine. \ medicinal preparation that has real curative value almost sells itself, as like m endless chain system the remedy IS recommended by those who have been benefited, to those who are in need of it.
 \ prominent druggist says Take for example Dr. kilmer's Swamp-Ro a preparation 1 have sold for many years anls never hesitate to recommend, for in almost every case 1t shows excellent re- suits, as many of my customers testify. No other kidney remedy has so large a sale"
 According to sworn statements and verified testimony of thousands who have used the preparation, the success of Dr kilmer's Swamp Root Is due to the fact, so> many people claim, that it fulflls all ruost every wish in overcoming kidney, liver and bladder ailments; correets uri- nary troubles and neutralizes the uric acid which causes rheymatism.
 Scu may receive a sample bottle of Swamp- Root by Parcels Post. Address Dr. kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton. N. Y and enclose ten cents; also mention this paper. Large and medium size bottles for sale at all drug stores. s.Advertisemeni
The spectator., 1921-09-27
No Kick in Watermelon.

Juice Of the watermelon contains q high content of sugar and table suv ar has been made from it. but not ln a commercial way. There iS one psNullarits about the watermelon Un- nearly all other plants, fruits and tvetables having sweet juice, good V he has not been made from the tN re of the watermelon. Cantaloupes, Av the contrary when their juice is ffrmenfed. and distilled. produce a good quality. or bad quality, of brandy. according to ones point of view or palate But the watermelon Is innocent.
The spectator., 1921-09-27
The Latest Style in Spats.

Brown and his wife were having a lively little family spat because he waS going out for the evening, for the third time iu one week
 You never spend an evening at home :. Mrs Brown informed him. slt's just ee. ge. ge! Why, if you ever spent an evening al home l believe I'd drop dead :.
 Well its nc Use in talking like that Brown insisted You cant brihe me Kansas City Star.
The spectator., 1921-09-27
WORK HORSES REQUIRE CARE
Animals That Have Had Their Teeth Looked After Are Usually
 Most Efficient.

Horses working in the fields not only require good care and feed hut they will eat better
 Horses that have had their teeth looked after are usually more efficient workers than those which have not, especially horses with some age. Horses with poor teeth canno; digest their feed efficiently. A little time spent in rasping the teeth down level Is often well spent.
The spectator., 1921-09-27

died from cholera generally will show one or more of the following symp- toms: Purple hlotcheS on the skin : hlood-eolored spots on the surfaces of the langs and heart, on the kidneys, and on both the outer surface and in- her Things of the lnteStlnes. stomach. and bladder; reddcnlng of lymphatle glands; enlargement nf the spleen, in acute cases an alteration of the inner lining uf the large intestine.
 Iii the lingering or chronic eases of hog cholera it k usual to hnd intes. tinal button-like ulcers on the intes. tines.
The spectator., 1921-09-27
DYED HER DRAPERIES,
 SKIRT AND A SWEATER

Each package of Diamond Dyes" con- tains directions SO simple that any woman can dye or tint faded, shabby skirts, dresses. waists, coats. sweaters, stock ings, hangings, draperies, everything like 1sw. Buy Diamond Dyes"-no other sind-then perfect home dyeing is guaran- teed. even If you have never dyed before. you wish to dye IS wool or silk. or whether it is linen. cotton, or mixed goods Dia- mond Dyes never streak, spot, fade or run. So easy to e.-adyertisement.
The spectator., 1921-09-27
Lost Lure of Titles.

Business is not what it ought ia be" remarked the proprietor of sea shore hotel. Whats to he done "
 Couldn't we import Il few noble men and let them stay for month. free of charge?" asked the publicity man.
 No. Titled foreigners were draw ing cards before the war, but now they are merely objects of suspicion. VI Birmingham Agc-Ilerald.
The spectator., 1921-09-27
Halls Catarrh Medicine

Those who are in run down" condi. ton will notice that Catarrh bothers them much more than when they are in good health. This fact proves that while Ca tarrh is a local disease, 1t is greatly in. nuenCed by constitutional , conditions HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a Tonic and acts through the blood upon the mucous surfaces of the body. thus reducing the Inflammation and assisting Nature in restoring normal conditions
 All Druggists. Circulars free.
 r. ;. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio
The spectator., 1921-09-27
MINERAL MIXTURE FOR HOGS
Animals Crave Something in Addition to Feeds Given Them to Meet
 Growth Requirements.

Hogs need certain minerals to meet their growth requirements. One such mixture that has proved satisfactory is composed of: Charcoal, 50 pounds; 1; wood ashes, 50; epson salts, 3 pounds, Partly burned corncobS and soft coal are good It Is well to keep mineral mixture before the hogs all the time.
The spectator., 1921-09-27
TunQstic Carbide.

Tungstic carbide Is almost as hard as the diamond, which is still the hardest substance known. By a proc ess of rolling or forging. and by the< addition of carbon. German metal lurgiSts hope to make this substance even harder than the diamond.
The spectator., 1921-09-27
Can Do Both.

The Comedian-The leading lady Is very temperamental. On the very slightest provocation she makes n scene.
 Leading Man-I know she can sue cessfully spoil one-Answers
The spectator., 1921-09-27
HOGS ARE HARVEST HELPERS
In Most Cases It Win Pay to Let Them Take Care of part of
 Small Grain Crops.

Hogs can be of great assistance in harvesting small grain crops. In most cases when hogs are a paying propo- sition at all it will be found profitable 10 let them take care of part of the crops in this way, whether labor Is scarce or not
The spectator., 1921-09-27
"Tal," Story Disproved.

The hoatZln, one of the strangest birds of South America, Is notorious for its bad odor. Some authorities say IL Is SD frightful that the bird can only he skinned under water These sto- rics are denied by Dr C. w. Beebe of New York. who has not only skinned
The spectator., 1921-09-27
Saving a Salary.

I've got a great idea." exclaimed the producing manager.
 What is it?'
 ~ our performance of Hamlet Is good but the atmosphere isn't up-to- date. Wen GU: the ghost out qf Ham let and put in ouija board"
The spectator., 1921-09-27

For true blue, use Red Cross Ball Blue. Snowy-white clothes will be sure to result. Try 1t and you will al. ways use it. All good grocers have 1t. Advertisement
The spectator., 1921-09-27

Just say 10 your grocer Red Cross Ball Blue when buying bluing. You will be more than repaid by the re- suits. Once tried always used De- Advertisement.
The spectator., 1921-09-27
DlSP0SING OF DEAD ANIMALS
All Carcasses Should Be Burned or Covered With Quieklime and
 Buried Quite Deeply.

Burn to ashes or cover with quick lime and bury under four feet of earth all dead animals at butchering time. because they attract buzzards, dogs. etc. which may carry hog -chol ara infection.
The spectator., 1921-09-27
FOR SUMMER COLDS

Use Vaeher-Balm; it relieves at once. If We have no agent where you live. write to l.. w. Vachcr, Inc, New Orleans. La.-Adyertisement
The spectator., 1921-09-27
Meet Enouoh.

They say mans heart k reached through hls stomach"
 "fhen suppose girl should be cro- quettish"
The spectator., 1921-09-27

n may be said that one is no more responsible for his genius than for hls beauty.
The spectator., 1921-09-27

IL takes whole weeks planning to makc sure of tie enjoyment of n half holiday.
The spectator., 1921-09-27

Spoiled children grow up to learr that the world stands no nonsense.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-21

STORM IN NORTHWEST.
Portland, Ore, Nov. 21.-The Pa
cific northwest experienced its first
heaviest storm OF the winter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-21
Combing Won't Rid
3 Hair OF Dandruf

The only sure way to get rid of
dandruff is to dissolve it. then you
destroy it entirely. To do this, get
about four ounces of ordinary
liquid arVon; apply it at night when
retiring; use enough to n1Oisten the
scalp and rub it in gently with the
finger tips.
Do this tonight, and by morning,
most II not all, of your dandruh
will be gone and three or four more
applications will completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace of it, no mat
ter how much daudruff you may
have.
You win find. too, that all itching
and digging of the scalp will stop
at once, and your hair will be fluffy.
lustrous, glossy. silky and soft, and
look and feel a hundred times
better.
You can get liquid arvon at any
drug store. 1t is inexpensive and
never fails to do the work.-(Adv)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-21

Sayyia ballet (Deifbesl. From b.
ginning to end this number, which
Is a series Of various ARRANGEMENTS
of hauntingiy besns.duI theme
was marvelousIy rendered Open
ing with the first dance movement,
rather heavy at tines. the horns
giving way to the son resonant OF
the strings as they took up the nm
usual theme Then came auother
graceful, enchanting variation. fol-
lowed by a beautiful familiar ar
rangement- mostly pizzacato work.
followed by an orisntai working out
OF the theme, and ending IN the
final combination OF all.
SlaTonic Dances Splendid.
The presto and allegretto scber-
zando movements OF Dyerak's SIa-
vonic dances, was splendid. and the
audience was sorry the third move
ment was omitted The tempera-
ment of the people was shown
throughout the number, now IN
crashing notes from the full or
chestra, and then in the simple
quaint theme, from the blending
strings, contrasting against the
horns. The second movement was
the ole which remained in the
memory longest
The opportunity was offered for
contrasting the work of last year
and this in the rendition Of Schu-
bert's B minor symphony (unfin-
ished). This favorite number was
given at one of the concerts last
year, but not in nearly SO finished
manner The JubeI overture
CWeber) was a fitting opening Sc
lection.
Rollin Pease Of Chicago. bass
baritone soloist, sang with an ease
seldom found in the possessor of
voice of such timbre It has a
remarkable depth and good
range, which he used skillfuTly in
interpreting his songs. And he did
the Pagliacci prolog and his light
er number, "Duna" (McGilI) in
equally appropriate manner. The
impression he made will not soon
be forgotten Especially interest
ing to the local audience was the
encore given. Mr.. Pease selected
There Is No Death" composed by
Goefery O'Hara. who was here
during the biennial, and which was
sung on several occasions by him.
The second group included "Pil-
grim's Song" CTchaikowsky) and
MCGilPs ''Duna."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-21
OUR SYMPHONY
NUMBERS AUGUR
BRILLIANT YEAR
xw Season Launched With Indi-
cations Of Artistic Success
Pease Guest Soioist.
v....ra.v afteruDon,s concert by

vssterdzy afternoons concert by
,he TRICKY Symphony orchestra,
- exfdence enough why the or
a.rtzatfon was sponsored again
~. season, IN spite of the dark
.-sIoor which greeted the associa-
-, m the summer when first steps
stsrted in planning for its continu-
go Those who have followed
,hs orchestra during the past years
have noted Improvement with eaen
,,trter but it was so decidedly mark
"A m the program presented yes
,o,dav as to make the followers
sairIv gasp after the opening num-
80 and each succeeding number.
Many remember when orchestra
,nusie of the quality given by the
focal musicians was rare treat
vhen the orchestra had to be i'm
ro-ted TO give lovers a taste OF or
rhastrai music. And then it was
,nnnossible 70 bring the famous
aaateru groups here because of the
enormous expense. The local mu-
sie cTrb did endeavor to inclute one
concert a season of this variety on
tbeir urogram, but that was not
like having sour orchestra" And
Yesterday It showed more promise
;ban ever before of making. the
community after which it is named
az well known as older orchestras
have done.
T.udyig Becker has worked hard
with the musicians the past weeks,
snd the finished work as presented
was indeed a tribute to his efforts.
II they had never realized it before,
the supporters saw what they owed
to this leader for his untirinS work
in moulding into shape the local
material into so finished whole.
Several New Members.
Probably many spent a part Of
their time watching some OF the
new members, as well as satisfy
ingly noting the return of several
former members of the orchestra.
David PallikOff, new assistant con-
cert master, the young protege of
Conductor Becker, came in for his
share Of scrutinizing. It was in
teresting to watch the lingering
and try to imagine the sort Of mu-
sic which was coming forth from
his violin. William Paarman, con-
cert master, was welcomed back
again by the audience. He is not
new but returns this year as first
violinist. Victor DePinto. a Rock
Island addition, in that he is an in
structor at Augustana conservatory
of music, is also new, as is Joel R.
Carlson.
The loss of Arthur Peterson last
season was greatly felt. and his re-
turn this year was keenly appre-
clated. Mr.. Peterson first became
prominent as a CeIIist to many
when he became associated with
the orchestra two seasons ago. His
solo work was a most appreciated
part of several concerts. Mrs. H
z. FryIell is playing first viola
this year instead of in the first vi
DIN section as last year.
Probably the most liked number.
as well as the heaviest on the pro-
gram was the last selection, the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-21
VERDICT GIVES
ROoFER $4,000
LIBEL DAMAGE

George Byerly, Davenport. .
roofer who was arrested last ian
uary for obtaining property and
money under false pretenses on
complaint OF John n Larsen, head
OF the Davenport Roofing company.
anu VINO was e1onorated at q pre-
iiInlnary hearing. has obtained a
court Judgment for $500 against
Larsen and G.. A Rooster for false
arrest and conspiracy to fnSure his
reputation Byeriy originally sued
Tor $4,000. The jury deIiberated
less than five hours
Tne trouble grew out OF a con-
tract which Byeriy secured at Fair
field, Iowa, In 1920. Larsen claim
ing that Byerfy owed him $500 for
materials which he obtained in or
der to complete the job,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-21
ALLEGED FIRST
ARSMP Thief
is IN CUSTODY
R II. BIoxbaEn, Former Manager of
Tri-City Aeriel Company,
Brought Back for Trial

r H B1oxhaIn, alleged airplane
thief, was lodged in the Rock Is
land county Jail yesterday. having
been returned from Chicago where
he was arrested. The prisoner,
formerly manager OF the Tri-city
Aerial transportation company,
was scheduled to be arraigned be-
fore Magistrate ID. J. Cleland In
police court this afternoon.
He has been fugitive from
justice for two months. and will
face a charge OF stealing a Curtis
plane which he and his mechanic
ian had used during the Mercer
county fair in Aledo, Sept Is to IT.
The manager and Mechanician
Wright, the latter of Bettendorf,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-21

left Aledo I'm the plane after the
fair closed and had Travelled thou
sands of miles up to the time tnat
the airpiane was smashed In max
ing a bad landing at La Sale, LII,
In the early part of October, ac-
cording to fair employees
Wright was severely burned
while lighting flares at night 10
guide the pilot He is now at hls
home in Davenport No charge has
been preferred against him
Plane Now I'm Hangar.
Bloxham left Wright in a hos
pital in La Sale after the machine
was smashed mp. and police in var
ious parts of the country had been
looking for him. Bloxham's home
is in Chicago and it was by the
Chicago police that he was arrest
ed
Officials Of the aerial company
have recovered what was left of
the stolen airplane- The parts are
stored in a hangar in Davenport
The theft is said to be the first
ever committed in the history of
aviation in the United States. Dur
ing October an airplane was stol-
en- in Chicago, being the second
arplane theft ever recorded.
STORM IN NORTHWEST.
Portland, Ore, Nov. 21.-The Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-29

OF financial mismanagement so far ms
financial status and physical condition
Of the transportation industry prior to
the war Is concerned. together with the
relation OF the employees to the final
situation which developed. might be
summarized as follows. -
, First. The increased returns re.
sulting from the efforts Of operating and
mechanical officials and railway en-
ployes In general were absorbed by I'm
warranted security issues and distrib.
uted as bonuses to the underwriting
syndicates or to the holders of SO.
curities.
Second. Railroad debts as a rule
were not paid. Old obligations were
refunded into new issues and. fixed
charges accumulated and increased.
Third. Proper reserves for depre
citation of property and equipment we're
not set aside from current earnings.
Fourth. As the costs OF materials
and supplies advanced. the net income
OF the railroads declined.
Fifth. AS the result of this situa
tion the margin of safety Of railway
net income over fixed charges was So
reduced that railroad securities could
not be sold and railway credit was i'm
paired.
Sixth. The final outcome of the
| financial mismanagement OF the rail
roads prior to the war came in 1917
when the entire industry collapsed be
cause OF the unusual pressure placed
upon it. Operating and mechanical off
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-29

cials, because of the absorption Of earn
ings arising from financial mismanage-
ment, had been forced to defer much
needed improvements on account OF lack
OF funds or credit. and had been COM
PEELED to permit the physical deteriora- :
ton OF the equipment and properties of
the railway companies. As a. conse :
quence the transportation industry was
unable to withstand the unusual strain
which our entrance into the war, inn
Seventh. Although the employees were
debarred from fair participation in earn .
ings, labor costs OF operation steadily
declined up to 1914. Rates Of pay C
employees were inadequate. workins
standards, were bad and hours on duty
excessive.
After government control ended, Mr.
Lauck said, the roads returned to what
he termed the pre- war evils. Operating
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-29
Says R. R. CAPITAL
IS BILLION TOO HIGH
interest on Stock Issued to Pay
~ 0ebts Eats Up Income,
Lauck Asserts
SAFETY MARGIN REDUCED
By the Associated Press

chicago. April 28.--Charges that
uony railroads were ''fictitiously or
unnecessarily overcapitalized" were
wade today by w. Jctt Lauck, consult
inc economist for the railroad labor
mrions. Mr.. Lauck was called as
illness in the railroad labor board
Ssoring into the demands Of the roads
for lower wages.
Mr.. Lauck cited twenty nine of what
he terms representative railroads, :"
which be said were fctitiously or un-
necessarily overcapitalized to the extent
Of 81, ,217, 900, 900. He said "the result
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-29

The "Paris'-(Garsids
make. gray, buck and
tan calf, $500. Black
satin and patent. $3.50.
White Kid Kloth, $500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-27
SELLER OF "HOOTCH"
ESCAPES BY WINDOW
Russian Captured in Speakeasy
Raid Makes Getaway by Sec
ond-Story Jump.

Escape % a y!olator of the proh.b-
.lo1 avs following a RAID yesterday
aftcr.i,.on ny loca. dry enforcement Of
hcers IN South mington. was made
tn a seusa t1onal manner.
After numerous complaints mad been
received a. n, Federal prohibition office
in the old federal building. sixth and
King streets. that liquor was being sold
AZ 107 Claymout street. 4 place con-
Quoted by Russians Of unpronounceab bic
name. a sleujh was sent ont shortly be-
fore y o'clock yesterday morning to
the South Wilmington address. In the
presence Of a witness he succeeded in
securing buy" which is first neces-
sary TO swearing out search warrant.
Shortly before o'clock yesterday
afternoon Frank +. Haley, representing
the Law and order Society. assisted
by State Director " Truxton Boyce
and Constable L. Jones. swooped down
upon the Russian speakcasy. Upon
entering the house Director Boyce
managed to capture the Russian who
was identified as the man from whom
the whisky was purchased a few hours
before.
As Is customary. a general search Of
tne premises " d. lildtAt lt ~ lSsCtitl
was turned over 70 officer Haley, ac-
cording 10 Constable Jones sta atement.
While the other two officers were max
ing a search of the various rooms. the
prisoner asked that he be permitted 10
20 70 his room on an upper floor TO Sc
cure his hat and coat. This he was
permitted 10 do, while officer Haley re-
mained on the lower floor. When the
Russian failed to make his appearance
an investigation revealed that he had
Jumped from a second story window.
making his escape 70 parts unknown.
TWO quarts of "hootch" found in the
house were confscated by the officers.
The Russian who escaped, il IS under
stood. was only a boarder at the place
raided BY the officers. lie came 10 this
city only a few weeks ago. Living in
the same house is a Russian woman
with two children, the youngest about
10 months old In broken English she
told the officers that the boarder had
been selling liquor ever since he came
to her home. She claims her husband
deserted her three months ago
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-27
PRINTERS MAY STRIKE.
Union job ONCE Men Insist on 44-hour
Week.

AS the outcome Of the recent action
taken by the Employing Printers OF
Wilmington as opposing the A hour
work week a general strike among the
omployes Of every union establishment.
or representing 90 per cent Of the print
ers Of the city is predicted for May l..
~ several Of the establishments notice
has ALREADY been given by the employees
Of their intention 10 walk OUT on that
date.
The employing printers who are op-
posing ~ hours claim they will stand
pat on their decision. Harvey F. Book
or. secretary and treasurer Of the Viii
mington Hypothetical this morning
stated that ne believed a general strike
was inevitable. we do not intend 10
give in to the dena nds of the union. p
he said The employees Of most Of the
eleven shops that will refuse to grant
the 44-hour work week have given no
tice that they will strike May ], but we
are determined to live up TO our resolu-
ton"
special meeting will be held tomor-
row night at the G. NJ. Smith Printing
cos office. 9O3 Orange street, between
the Typothetae and representatives of
the Typographical Union. It is ex-
pected the matter Of a possible wage
reduction viii be thrashed out at that
time