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Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-22
Leak In Gas Tank
Nearly Ruins Town
(By International News Service)

BOUNDBROOK, N. J., April 22-
A leak in tank filled with deadly
mustard gas nearly drove the entire
population of this town to the hills
this morning.
The gas spread a mile from the
Chemical Factory, when "a general
fire alarm was given. People in the
vicinit Of the factory felt sharp pains
in their eyes as they rushed 10 the
streets. scantily attired, coughing and
sneezing. The leak was finally loca-
ted and stopped.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-22
HOG PRICES HIT
PRE-WAR LEVELS
(By International News Service)

CHICAGO, April p. : Prewar
levels in hog prices are reported to-
day for the first time rom all princi-
pal live stock markets of the middle
west A further drop is predicted.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-22
GERMANY AWAITS
PLEASURE OF HARDING

BERLIN, April 22-It became
clear today that the fate of the Ger
man cabinet now rests in President
Harding's hands, for his answer will
determine whether ii can continue
Political leaders are attacking the
ministry for making an appeal to
Harding without, consulting the party
chiefs.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-22
Killed In Fall Out OF y
+ 9Th Story Window
(By International News Service)

MONTGOMERY, April 22.-J. P.
Bernardo, fifty-nine, a photographer,
fell from the eighth floor window of
the Bell building today, just before
noon, and landed on the roof of the
first floor. He died in few minutes.
He had been in i'll health for some
time. The coroner's verdict was ac-
cidcntal death.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-22
NEW INDEMNITY TAX
STILES GERMAN INDUSTRY
(By international News Service)

DUSSELDORF, Germany, April
22nd-Attempts by the interallied
Rhineland Commission to collect the
new customs taxes, resulted in tie
up of the railroad and complete
soppage of traffic.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-22
Kills Wife, Shoots
Children, Suicides
(By International News Service)

YONKERS, N. Y, April 22.-Jos-
eph Geraci, forty-five, shot and killed
his wife, wouned his two step daugh-
tiers, probably fatally, and then sui
cided at the Gcraci home this morn
ing. The step daughters tried to
save their mother. A family quarrel
is blamed.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-22
CHICAGO, April

CHICAGO, April 21,- The
United States Railroad Labor
Board in a decision handed down
today, requested Col. Bugg, Re-
ceiver of the Atlanta, Birrning-
ham and Atlantic Railroad and
the employees of the railroad to
hold further conferences in an eff
fort to determine a just and reas-
enable wage scale for the employ
ees of the road.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-22
Indianapolis Price Breans

INDIANAPOLIS, April 22.-The
top prices of hogs hit the lowest
price since 1916 today. All grades
were quoted at $50
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-22

Mrs. L. Everette Rohrer will leave
Saturday for Townsville to attend
the Christian Endeavor Convention
Of the Presbyterian Church.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1921-04-22
Hogs Low In Cleveland

CLEVELAND, O., April 22-Hogs
again established new low level here
today.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
hI'l,ASkRIN Bill
o|NNE:W||sPA P'ER|S''


Bill to prevent any person, or
flrm, selling. printing or distribut-
ing newspapers interfering with
the sale, distribution or publication
Of any other newspaper, lawfully
printed and published in the state.
has been introduced in the house
by Representative H. n. McCask-
rim Of this city.
Its companion bin has been IN
troduced in the senate by Robert
W. Schulxe Of Chicago. The meas
ure, it is understood, will not AZ
feet any newspaper outside Of Cook
county.
Penalty Of 5000 fine and a three
year prison sentence Is imposed
for violation Of the act
Agency agreements BY which DIS
tributors or sellers are forbidden
to handle any other publication OF
any specific publication are viola
lions of the measure and any ef.
fort to boycott sales Of newspaper
comprises offense. The bill make:
it felony to commit acts Of VIC.
Ilence against distributors or theil
Iagents or against the property Of
business Of the publications.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
II. TAKE
II COUNTY
!I|ehER TEST

aai Correspondence.)

- CorTegpondence.)
III, March 17.-Aany Of
s1 tsschers Of Gsreseo and
.. ~ taxing the examina-
I cambridge today and to-
Any teacher holding m
~ certificate must take the
'sfioa. as the law specifies
~ emergency certificates
= rood only until the regu-
.. .ran,ination il held.
-. ~ information OF all other
S,ants for teachers certificates,
! 11londent Of Schools Huston
~ ALLOWING to say:
Issues Advice.
~ young people desiring to
ire profession next year
~ take the examination u
I pa ire. This will give them an
.trnity for further tests II
..,sseary. The next regular exam
!, ..s,a Will be held in July and
...s1er before school opens in the
| q Il Is desired to I'LL all schools
- regular, certified teachers
srafore. It is necessary to pre-.
/ - md begin your work early te
! sseat disappointment later on"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
NEW BOSTON
'fspecial Correspondence

\ Vlll Pinkerton has gone to Ster-
~ 10 visit friends.
n r. and Mrs. Brit Willets and
Il rthsf, Mary Willets, and Charles
Irk,on, attended the funeral of
4 1 - cousin. David Pullen.
Il n. and Mrs. Dorston Finch Of
4 iIslo, spent Sunday with friends
I, I'M
r. and Mrs. Lester Perry have
r.1rned to their home in Aledo.
xshR q two weeks visit with rela-
Eum and friends.
h Finest McNall took his son to
| Alesburg hospital where he was
pfated on for ear trouble.
4 NJ. and Mrs. James Odell and
/ n,nddaughter, Winnifred WEIGH,
psnt Saturday with friends in
Joy.
4 william Willow, Jr., and family,
hive moved to one Of the Edgar
lhms.
4 Charles Noble has gone to Kan
NJ City to buy hogs to feed.
There will be a box social al
Swan Lake school house Friday
night. Everyone is invited to come
~ bring . box. After supper
Ire will be a wedding.
". and Mrs. James Brasheal
n baby Of Joy spent Sunday a
ne home Of T. c. Dixon.
xr and Mrs. Everett Stripe o
0cuawka spent Sunday at the ]. S
xeKown home. Mrs. Stripe stage
for . longer visit.
Miss Hope Mckinney of Aledt
spent the week end here with hel
tster, Miss Marion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Stineman lef
| Monday morning for their home in
IoAlena. ILL.,, after a months stay
With Mrs. Stineman's mother.
G r. rrocc1au hoe hOv,Uht Will
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
YUMA
Especial Correspondence

(SpoCldl OOff0opOuQeuC0J
The Builder class of the Yuma
NJ e. Sunday school will meet at
the home of Mrs. Cynthia Oliver
Saturday afternoon. A good at
tendance is desired
Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Hanna were
BUSINESS callers in Joslin Monday.
Viola Wainwright Of East Moline
is assisting at the home Of her
uncle, James E. Wainwright while
he and his wife are sick with the
influenza.
Percy Cox and family are i'll with
the influenza. All are under care
Of . physician.
Miss Larnie Taubee and Miss
Lille Weidman went shopping in
Joslin Monday.
Mrs. Clyde Wake returned from
St. Louis Saturday night, having
accompanied her sister with tht
body Of her stepmother, Mrs. Mar
ian Walker, which was taken there
for burial. Mrs. Walker was a res
ident of Yuma one year and mad.
many friends while here.
Mrs. Albin Holsapple is spending
a few days at the home of Jane.
Scarf, ST..
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17

elevator shan last week and Il In
St Luke's hospital He will be
able to come home In . dAy or two
as he was not very seriously in5ur-
ed.
A. r. Stein vas q business call
er in the tri-cities Wednesday.
A large crowd attended the dance
given by. the Eagles Wednesday
evening.
Hayden Pritchard visited in
Aledo this week.
At the Citizens caucus Saturday
night, J. p. Mack was nominated
for supervisor. Ed Farwell for
school trustee, and H. L. johnson
for constable.
John and Phil Matkovich were in
the tri-cities Sunday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ramsden, Jr.,
Of Alcdo. visited with his parents
here Sunday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
French Doors and
Windows

The beauty and distinct.
iveuess of French doors and
windows have made them q
favorite touch Of quality in
the modern homo. They are
used to make an inviting
opening on the porch, or to
Ill the case opening between
living room and hail or din
ing room II your hall 10
cold. do not let the whole
house 0aiRer-put French
Doom in the opening and
keep the living room coy
and comfortable
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
CHRISTIAN, NOTED
SOPRANO, TO SING
FOR GENESEOANs
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo. I'LL. March 17.-Jessie
Isabel Christian. a very noted and
famous soprano singer. has been
secured by the Union Entertain
ment Course for their next num-
Der to be given tomorrow evening,
March Is. It is said that this num-
Der is one of the best, il not the
best. of the entire years program.
Miss Chistian has sung in many OF
the large cities, and a treat for
the music lovers of Geneseo is as
sured.
The last number on the entertain
ment course program for this year
will be given at Wiemer's opera
house, March %. The Meistersing.
ers male quartet is secured fol
that night The quartet has a yer,
fine program and the singers are
Of an excellent quality.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
GIRLS
ihe Simple, Easy Way to
/ beauty-Buttesmilk.

sneui nv vnnishing cream con-
uue buttegmtlk makes you look
younser o. your money back.
nIss Application Of Hovard's But
~. Cream viii astonish you. 1t Gre
-. oeauy almost like magic. but thu
= ~. Wonderful thing about 1t 10 the fact
~ whaht Il turns the dullest and most
s.ss complGxion to radiant beauty and
- = red or rough arms snowy white,
- se 10 not The slightast dgn OF ito
i a.ssr spplicaaapa. Il actually van.
Rom ught I'D The most heated at
- viii not produces the least shini.
efeadness Of ths slEin.
70 NO 00et about IL nor 10 thers
oouot Abou3 Ne resuit-it's Just
ordinary ButAermilk In the form
M wonderful cream gently massaged
me Angsr tips around tho corner
eyes and mouth.
40 provs this 70 your complete satis.
- ooeaan . anall QuanNty OF How
& Susts1ilk crsaa ct any drug Of
stors On tn mooey back Il
q plan. Tha dirUoeions are dm
- Il costa % ntt,s that any gifi q
ca afford II. Bengston's Drua
sd 1aso Dsug osecs can supply
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
MATHERVuLE

Especial Correspondence.)
Jack Hallas was a business can
er in Aledo Wednesday.
Anton Starcevich has purchased
a Ford touring car from Lee o.
son. agent for Horstt& Strieter.
John Sickora of Wisconsin visit
ed his folks here Wednesday.
Mrs. Gregory visited in Mon
mouth Wednesday.
William Kennedy, who has been
quite i'll with pneumonia, is now
on the road to recovery.
Henry Johnson was in Daven.
port Sunday to see his son-in-law
Charles Sturgis, who fell down az
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
Built-in Kitchen Cases

No home is truly modern without
q scientifically planned, built.in
kitchen case. Our kitchen cases
are no ordinary purchase, but an
investment which will save time,
energy and money for all the fam.
lily. A case having five shelves
three feet wide, and four doors In
upper section, two utensil drawers,
cupboard for pots and pans, fitting
Hour bin and sliding cutting board
complete with hardware costs OILY
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
Gordon!Xa line Co.
Established 1865
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Back.
Full Length Mirror
Doors

Unless at least one sleep
ing chamber In the homo has
a full length mirror. the
feminine members Of the
household miss a world OF
satisfaction. It IL almost I'm
possible to get the full effect
OF the costume without one.
Full length mirrors take up
extra room-but q mirror
door requires no extra space.
You Just substitute II for the
blank closet door. The cost
lie surprising Low. Get our
priceA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
Check Up Your Home With These Ideas
For Remodeling and Improving

THE old expression that one doesn't see thing
for looking at it, holds true for most Of us when
it comes to the home Perhaps we are dimly con-
scious of the need for improvements but sharp pic
ture of new comforts and conveniences is lacking.
Yet it is easy to make the old home twice as liv-
able-and at very small expenditure Read over
the suggestions given here. Then use your Gordon
Van Tine Book of 5000 Building Material Bargains
or phone, write or call for copy if you have mis-
laid yours
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
HILLSDALE Man
MAY LOSE LEG
Anputafiea Expected Necessary to
Save John Kneaaee, Hurt
in Runaway.
Special to The Argus.l

Hillsdale, March 17-Johp Kneut-
fer. aged 81 years. pioneer resident
OF this county. was severely in
tured and may lose his right leg n
result Of an accident yesterday
afternoon on his farm, four miles
northwest OF this village.
Mr.. Kneuffer was driving . stalk
cutter in . fieh adjoining his farm
house when the team became
frightened and ran away. He was
thrown under the machine, drag
ged quite q distance and his body
mangled and torn. His knee was
broken and DR.. Donahoo. who at
tended him. said today that IN op-
Grafton may be necessary.
After hurried first-aM treatment,
Mr.. Kneuffer was removed to Gin
ton, Iowa, where he is in a hos
pital.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
$11.50
Handsome Stairways

Stairways are not solely for the
purpose Of getting from one door
to another-as anyone will agree
who recalls home in which q
beautiful stairway has added much
to interior beauty. Many old homes
lend themselves to new, modern
stairways. We carry such com.
plete stairways in stock. Also We
can supply every separate part.
Let our Remodeling Experts plan a
new stairway for you. Estimates
Free.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
Additional Windows

New windows In Railways. attics.
kitchens, dining rooms, etc. will
improve practically any house.
They light up dark corners, give
better ventilation and add to home
appearance. Our windows are
made only of finest white pine, SCI
entifically kiln dried. Ready for
delivery from an immense stock.
are gable or attic sash, art win
dows, cellar sash. Quality suaran-
teed. Prices
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
$46.75


Hardwood flooring. OF oak. can
be laid in your home over old
rough flooring. Our innovation thin
oak flooring makes this easily pos
sibie-and at small cost. Oak floor.
ing for a room 10 1T. IA it. costs
only $3.50. Costs no more than .
good carpet. Any handy man can
lay this flooring. Made from Sc
lected Red Oak, air seasoned and
scientifically dried. Price per 100
It, board measure,
$11.50
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17

VSR0CNH VWlceVO6v
Ceneseo, I'LL. March 17.-Iho.
Geneseo high school debate teams
which have been preparing toe
some time are all ready for the de-
bates Friday. The Geneseo a@rma-
tive team meets the Kewanee mega
tive team at the Geneseo high
school, Friday night at 3 o'clock.
The Geneseo negative team goes -
Princeton to debate In the after-
noon. The subject for both 6shateo
is Resolved, That = Federal Arb
tration Law Should BE- Enacted -
Settle Labor Disputes In Public
Utilities" IS
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17

Women are finding it fun to dia-
mond dye and add years of wear to
any shabby. faded garment or drap-
cry. Easy directions in package.
Don't risk your material in poor
dye that streaks. spots, or fades.
Buy Diamond Dyes"-no other
kind. Tell druggist whether your
material is wool or silk, or II it is
cotton, linen. or a mixture. Sixteen
rich colors.-(Adv.).
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17

Many houses are built originally
without sufficient attention being
given the importance of the front
door. A cheap front door detracts
from the appearance Of the whole
house. And everybody sees It!
Get out your Gordon-Van Tine
Building Material Catalogue-or
send for free copy il you haven't
it-and look over the many de.
signs in fine front doors. You'll
surely want one.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17

Hodson's farm. Mr.. Crossley has
lived in Kansas for the past eight
years.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Haslett, who died Tues
day morning. was buried Wednes-
day afternoon.
Omri T. Prenty was a basiness
caller in Aledo Monday afternoon.
The Royal Neighbors lunch coun-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
BOWLING
(Special Correspondence.)

Especial Correspondence
George Witheral returned to his
home in Rock Island Monday after
a few days visit at tho r. ". Will
son home here.
Gus Bealer and Frank Cromp-
ton. Jf., were business callers in
Milan. Monday.
Miss Helen Peterson is spending
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
$116.45.


Add distinction to your room
and get increased storage places
BY bu1ld3ng in bookcases and chtnc
closets. Cost less than detached
pieces Of furniture-do not take up
~ much room-add much to the
appearance Of the interior. We
win be glad to assist you In choos'
Ing the propor design.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
Screens

Now is the time to order screens!
We have . full range Of sizes in
stock at money saving prices.
Made Of the very best grade Of
finest White Pine, with mortise and
tenon at every joint Such screens
do not sag or loosen up. At our
low prices you cannot AFFORD to
do without comfort and healthful-
ness which screens give. We make
a speciality of screening porches.
Window screens from
$1.34 up.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
Be Prompt with Paint

You can't put OF painting and
not lose a lot more than the cost
Of the material and work. It 10 ex-
posture that causes wood to de-
teriorate and 1t is much cheaper to
save the surface and protect the
big value Of your home. There u
GordOn-Van Tine Quality paint
for every purpose, for indoor and
outdoor painting. We can save
you money on any painting job be-
cause Quality paint covers more
and lasts longer.
Per Gal. $2.95
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
Special Remodeling Service

Remodeling present homes--adding new porches, max
ing over the Kitchen finishing off atics installing stair
such work right and at the lowest cost maintain
Special Remodens Service Our architects and construction
experts will do all necessary planning for any remodeng
men will call.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17

Do not 60 thru another winter
without adequate heat II you
have not 4 good heating system the
Gordon-van Tine Pipeless Furnace.
9f16.46 and up, can be installed as
easily as a stove and will heat the
whole house comfortably. using
much less fuel than Q stove Call
and see this furnace At our plant
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
Towel Cases

II you haven't sufficient storage
room for toilet articles, towels,
linens, etc. buy a Gordon-van Tine
towel case. You can put 1t up your.
self and you will find 1t one OF the
handiest conveniences you
ever had. See Page 43 in =
Building Material Catalog.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17

ter st G. Ives & Sons sale cleared
over $50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claten Dorman. and
baby Of Shale City spent Sunday
at the Prenty home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
$1.63 up.
Mako Use of Wall Board

At little expense and effort, you
can finish OF attic rooms. partition
big rooms, mako the garage snug.
wall the cellar, etc. Our Quality"
Wall Board IL made Of three heavy
pieces or plies Of heavy compress
ed fibre beard cemented together
with two layers Of high grade as
phalt under heavy hydraulic pres
sure. Wall board can be used In
place Of plaster and papered over,
Per sheet.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17

PROTECT THE CHILDREN.
Healthy Blood and . Healthy Sys-
tenn is a Child's best protection
against Colds. Grip and Influenza.
Give them GROVES IRON TONIC
SYRUP. 75c-(Adv.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
PAlors

The more fresh air and sunshine
the homo affords. the greater the
health and enjoyment of the whole
family. A sleeping porch and Q
sun parior added to your homo will
prove wonderful Investment
When you want to know just how
you can make these additions to
your home and the exact cost.
make use Of our Special Remodel:
ing Service. We will make all
plans for you free, furnish the best
materials and guarantee satisfac.
ton. Telephone Davenport $50.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
Guaranteed Qualities

When you remodel or repair there's just one way to be
of satsfaconget the best materials that be pro-
duced Anything you buy from GordonVan Tine is
seredy guaranteed to be absolutely highest quality You
in doubt about this because you get your money
back if you are not fully satisfied
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
Lowest Possible Prices

Quality for quality, GordonVan Tine Building material
prices the lowest it is possible for to make The
unanswerable proof of this is that materials sold all
over the United States in direct competition with the best
that anybody produce You get exactly the low
competitive prices that bring business from thousands of
miles away.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
Prompt Deliveries

Added to highest quality and lowest price, you secure
prompt delivery Wherever you live in the Quad Cities you
are on the daily delivery routes Of feet of motor trucks
There few orders big Ones which cannot deliver
in day or less.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17
GREEN ARMY.

GREEN ARMY.
London. March ia green army
formed of deserving Reds and peas
ants is being formed against the
bolshevist government.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17

$1.41 up ~
Sleeping Porches and Sum
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-03-17

Excellent variety of the
several popular modes-em-
broidered, braided or severe
ly plain-well tailored and
silk lined.