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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
lust Chewing.

First Ancient with morbid fear Of
growing deaf. breaking long siience)-
There-it's come at last. You've been
talking all this time and I amt heard
a single word.
+. Second Ancient-Haint becn talkin'
been chewfn'.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
Sufficient.

Mrs. links Ito 1920 model maid)-
Olga, how many times do l have to tell
you to scrub the door? 49,.
Olga-Just once, ma'am; good day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08
In Defense of the Medicos.

! wish to hear no more
OF army terms; for one,
The shippers awful roar.
Comply Ten-shun!"
But sweet sounds on my ear
A happy victory won,
When Doc winks and says. Here
Is your prescrip-shun!"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-08

AFR CROY had been lead a
month before II was found
- out that his business
schemes had failed. and everything no
bad owned was lost. II was hard for
his wife to be left poor, with a baby to
support. She had never been used 10
work. But Zilda was brave, and didn't
lose heart; she must find work to earn
money to support her child. There
was but n thing she could do-she
could sing. She had studied music bo-
fore her marriage: many had predicted
for her a brilliant career on the stage.
but she had married and Given up her
ambitions in that line. But now that
Emile was dead and there was tbs
baby to care for, she must try for a
position. Could she do It now? Would
they take herr
1t was hard, going from place to
place-from one manager to another
meeting the cold refusals. There vas
no room for her, and night after night
she came home to her baby. weary and
discouraged; but each morning she
would start out again with new hope
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

|n,nrv. nr.,.o 1,suee. 80 11afa 49,
ssS1st sIS11 tks, - rSo1l1ssr - III
N M rsoef nnvelsoree euoet a.
ea,4hsf vhat se6u,arlls, - - n -
- - N Sssa6f ss'EEs I 4
-. n~sisss..l -. =. ns-.s
- .. - -
Ihen the lily sal0fw1th = amile
(uyon IT. face, ! sha1l i've Again -
fotDom ~ . iairef -. lQN I'D
bud Annually. IL ~ pl1eeo
u the trutt WtlI eoenA Hvety -
Ing n0WW ana falling lea1 cfies Out
70 man make rom for anetne!
iife. ute would moi % u!umpnaNs
Z al lentS vest on Z! -
God VIII meyer mock ana uine VAN
human hearts ana Mhat re ~
promised He VIII iuIniL Deas ntsIe
lily tnou mast not hved ~ VAN.
Wnen the mists nave cleared away
thou shalt bloom n 2 lairer SOL
amid the nelds tnat nave no
shadows.
fnen the my eald, ! IN sn.il'
deilcate, weak, Dut nave my mis-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10
BIG ULCER
ALL HEALED
Now Can Walk" Says Mrs. Southcott
Of Medina,


Of Medina. =.
Here is another letter that makes me
happy" says Peterson. of Buffalo, "One
that would rather have than thousand
dollars"
Money INIT everything in this world.
There Is many . big hearted, rich man who
would give all he has on earth to be able
TO produce . remedy with such mighty
healing power IS Peterson's Ointment to
sell at al druggists for 80 cents . large
box"
Read this letter. written February Il,
1918. BY Mrs. AIbert Southcott, of Medina
N. Y. It seems like miracle. but 1t 10
true, every word of il.
l know 1t because l get similar letters
almost every day from people who have
used my ointment for old sores, eczema
and piles.
Is. it any wonder / am happy!
N. Y.
Dear Sirs:-
Il was an untold sufferer from an old
running sore and ulcers. / had tried most
everything without any relief from pain.
A friend told me of your wonderful oint-
ment and the first box took away the
pain that had not left me before in years.
and after using Just nine dollars worth Of
the salve / am cured. The ulcer was 8
inches by 61s inches. is all healed and |
can walk. Never. never will be without
Peterson's again.
You may use this TO recommend your
ointment il you wish. / cannot say enough
10 praise it," Yours truly, Mrs. Albert
Southcott. Medina N. Y. Nail orders
filled BY Peterson Ointment Co.. Inc.
Buffalo. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

Beautiful Lace Curtains in one big assortment
36 to 45 inches in width, and all full 2h yards
long. Some are in dainty all-over patterns so
that you may use one curtain to window. Don't
wait any longer for lower prices; you will be dis
appointed If you do Values up to $500, 4 > no
now priced, the pair $500. ............ 1C.1C
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10
Terry Cloth

Of beautiful patterns just received in
a new shipment. Full SO inches wide, dou-
BILE faced. Suitable for Grapes or portiers.
Priced special for this sale at, Of IN
yoAu VJolU
Third F1oef)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10
BACKACHE?

II yeur kidneys are sick, or you
suffer with lunbago or rheumatism
1t times. pain In the hack o. back Of
the neck. take . little "An-uric''
before meals. This can b found At
any good drug store. and was first
discovsCel By d. Pierce Of tho Sur.
Eical institute IN Buffalo, N. r.
When rundown, when life indoors
hss brought about Z stagnant condi.
ton In the circulation-most every.
one d nlled with uric acid to excess.
This uric acid In the blood often
causes swelling Of hands or feet
Backacha. frequent urination or the
pains and stiffness Of the Joints and
high blood-Dressurs. are also often
noticed "Anurtc" (anti-uric acid) in
tablst form 10 IN antidote for this
uric acid poison and Win usually dis-
solve the accumulation Of uric acid
IN the body.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10
A true
hair grower

Sworn proof of hair growth after bald
ness. Amazing reports ofIegions of usery
Of Kotalko, in stopping loss ofhair, over
coming dandruff. eonquerng baldness.
Here's the fairest offer In the world
dse Kotalko. If it doesn't do all you
expect, got your money hack! Forget
past bad luck with your hair. This is
something different. Get . SINAI: box Of
kOTAKO at any busy druggists.
Guarantee and directions with the box,
Show your friends this adv~si,ss,ssl
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10
DENMAN DOES NOT
WANT TO ANSWER
PASTORS CHARGE

President B. ]. Denman Of the
traction lines will in all probable.
ity not accept the invitation Of Rev
A. F. Houser to occupy the pulpit
of the Calvary Baptist church oil
Davenport, and answer the minis
ter's attack on the street car com
pany. a
He believes the figures in the
audit and appraisal report, when
ever they are announced, will show
Rev. Houser's suggested plan i'm
practical. Whatever the figures
may be, says Mr.. Denman, they
will not support a lower fare than
is charged at present, let alone Rev
HOusers Scent plan.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

u = mo- tno WUtK yUu 40 Uut INC
~ thet prompts it-you can do
#W1(A ~ million what you are doing
NJ fhe dina" Big Jim Kramer
y ~ largest audience that has
kyot attended his weekday services
- NJ First Baptist church last
E&1Ghk.
10 not WASTE your love and sym
lspalAy. There II enough wasted In
~ yorA to drive out all the sor-
~ 4 We would only pick 1t up and
eiEA e to Others" Big Jim declared
I'll living . smile with the flair
HI which he seys though small
and delicate serves Its mission In
0eNofld. Preceding the sermon,
& Saxon, chofistsf, gave several
EG6aos.s Mr.. Saxon will conduct q
song service every evening preced-
Ing the preaching service.
1. Big Jim continued:
"One day In the winter when the
SNOW was on the ground ami was
lonely and discouraged an cid lady
knocked at the door and handed me
= bunch of lilies. / placed the lilies
on the table and had q conversation
with the lily. Tcnight want to tell
You what the lily said to me. and
what i said to the lily. First it
/ chser. navora.i INV heath ana ar,
s1nged my hues. proclaim the fact
thai God is in nature Its q great
4 e6af his greates4 nroductions can
- .cu., The em.iIss. nroduct;ons
r. nature Tho hmes ~ The. fold
ifIlee reveal a c,orv from Old thot
hrwsr -a,;ns c.r r;v.I N.tnro
revsI. ton ~ the alvin. th"n sht
q ~ ioxe v;.h .hs hsau.;s,i
n distiI. Tho dew mcs,Ids the
sr, s-nh =. ~. .s,,s -, 49,. ~ :
&rsss s,.S. ~ ....-v r;sht snS
4 So3scs ths h,iis retcica enS ~.
. vSsf vavaew;th adorst;on wha,
-. ~. rcrr.s;n. hM. ~ .t.nn;n !"
II .sr,,e. ~ ~ foat ~ ca AZ
mi~htv.. s.cr.martaI host Oston !
- TIA ~ soaino wha, man has
q msas ma Ions - d. ~. NJ ths
ec,,r.-r ~ sas. ~ ~ ca 0s 49, as
II There T. No master artist like the
S5nsirtar ~ the aL;os NV
Ga rsre. e.. n.t.;,.
.-rh. ,i,x sold .s.;n y ,o;, M,
ne,fhsr do1 snsr vs. ia nrn,,,do, 40,
~ NC ca inns,s -. wv w piv rnn,s
-. a. rron ~ S.;daI .,.. 60, ~ -,
80 err.roI ~ 49, :a, u .,
Ar. th.. S.nna s :, ~ 80 pr,e ~ ~
4 Nrcs IS tha .s;am ~ "a sI hn.. ~. .he
ssn4.r Lat bv ararr $500 S., ny ~
~ 49,. 11ts .n....;e 1850 1 Na 49,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10
Sale of Fine Muslin and Batiste Gowns

Women's Muslin and Batiste Gowns dainti-
ly lace and embroidered, excellent d. 10
quality, were 1898. now priced -. Cl. 40
Children's Gowns
Children's Tennis Flannel Gowns and
Sleepers, wefl made and 4 real o. ~
value, were priced $500, now ...... 0l I'D
tSeeoRd FloeSC
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10
Drapery Madras

Urdpery MdQraS
OF our own exclusive patterns, SO inch
mercerized Madras of rich shades of blue,
brown. gold, old rose, green and many two
tone effects. This same quality has no.
sold up to $1.98, now priced, a yard 1CC
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

.asss vsiss ahose =. - !, "a.
pounds each. IAsy an = !
horee-shoes which hays
used o. horses. May ~. -
their own shoes and ~
them the same care that =
does On his clubs. selfe
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10
HOUSEWIVES WILL FIND QUALITY :
Curtains and Draperies


These prices speak for themselves during this
Advanced Spring Sale.
36-inch Curtain Scrim in white, cream and
ecru, 29c values, while this lot lasts, L.
Friday and Saturday, yard ...... ...... lOI
Mercerized Marquisette, Sc inches wide, IN,
In three colors, 39c quality yard ........ Nv
Good quality Plain Marquisette, cream only,
full Curtain Laces in Nottingham, Fiet and Com
cial for this two-day sale at, ~.
Here is a real speciaI-300 yards of excellent
Marcerized Marquisette, 80 inches wide, good
heavy quality. This lot is fully worth 90c AO,
yard. Priced for this sale at, yard NV
An exceptionally large assortment Of beauti-
full Curtain Laces in Nottingham, Filet and. Com
bnation weaves, regular price up to on
$1.75, in two lots, priced CSC and ...... ..O1k
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

Groves is the Only Genuine
Laxative BROMO QUfNINE tablets
The first and uri-inal Cold and
Grip Tablets. (Be sure you get
BROMO.l 30c.-(Ady.l
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
LOCAL INDUSTRIES
NOW OPERATING
Wooden Mills and Shoe
Shop Have Big Outlook
Industries are Being Resumed With
Good Orders as Start off and
More Orders Expected

The plants OF the American Woolen
Co. and the Somerset Shoe Factory
are starting out with a renewal of
orders under favorable conditions for
a long period of labor. W. H. Cum
mings of the American Woolen Co.
arrived home Tuesday from New
York where he has been spending
several days and announced the
cheerful fact to a Reporter newspa-
per man as he stepped from the train
that a large amount of dress goods
had already been ordered in sufficient
quantity that a full time schedule
would doubtless be shortly in opera
ton. Already the plant is running
and the outlook is indeed cheerful for
a continuance of textile business To-
cally in the future. Superintendent
O. r. Wdder of the Somerset Shoe
factory also returned from a business
trip to Boston a few days since with
the same optimistic news having re-
ceived a very substantial order for
shoes although at no time since the
recent depression has the shoe fac
tory been entirely closed. The or
ders now being filled and the present
indications in the footwear business
are such as to assure the manage
ment that additional orders will short
ly be forthcoming. With a rush
of work at the Maine Spinning plant
1t looks as tho Skowhegan was end
ing it's period Of cessation from manu-
featuring activities with certainty
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
MRS. SAMUEL v. GOULD
DIES At ELM ST. HOME
Funeral Services Conducted From Re-
sidence Yesterday Afternoon. Resid-
ent of Town for Many Years

Mrs. Nellie L. (Winslow) Gould,
wife of Ex-Congressman S. w. Gould
died Monday forenoon at the Gould
residence. She had been i'll for about
two weeks having first contracted a
severe cold. Later her lungs be-
came seriously congested but for a
day or two prior to her demise she
was believed to be recovering. Sun
day night there were indications that
her heart was weakened and failure
of that organ to respond to treatment
probably caused her death. Mrs
Gould was born in Portland, the
daughter of Capt. Nathan Winslow, a
we'll known follower of the sea. He
made long voyages to foreign lands
and twice Mrs. Gould accompanied
her father around the world. Shortly
before her marriage to Mr.. Gould in
1880 the Winslow family removed to
Gorham Corner. Almost her entire
married life was spent in Skowhegan
except for two seasons in Washing
ton when Mr. Gould was attending to
his duties as a Congressman 1911 and
1912. The couple first established
their home in what Is the present
Pooler place on Pleasant Street, their
beautiful residence on Elm street
where Mrs. Gould died having been
erected in 1888. For a long period
Mrs. Gould has lived very quietly rare
ly leaving her home to attend to So
ciar duties, poor health and acute
deafness having greatly marred her
enjoyment of outside activities. Her
age was about 70 years. Beside her
husband, Mrs. Gould leaves a cousin,
Mrs. Imogene Clements OF Gorham,
One son, Nathan E. Gould died in
childhood Funeral ceremonies were
conducted yesterday from the house,
Rev. C. H. Mckinney, pastor of the
CONGREGATIONAL Church in Madison, but
once pastor of the Island Avenue
Congregational Church here where the
deceased formerly worshipped, was
the officiating clergyman. The remains
were placed in the Southside receiv-
ing vault.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
Credit Glass to Give Drama

There Is one group of twenty-eight
people in Skowhegan who have been
very busy since last September. They
have been studying the State credit
course in the Bethany Baptist Sunday
School. Three weeks ago they took
the examination for the first half year.
The names of those who passed have
not yet been received but Professor
Woodruff of Augusta who corrects the
papers sent word that these were the
best papers he had received. For
the twenty-three Sundays there has
been an average attendance of 1873
which Is over seventy-three percent
of the average membership This
probably is not low for Sunday
school class. The class has had many
pleasant social events and at Christ
mas time raised money for the Near
East Relief. A week from Friday,
on March II, they are to give a two
act play in the Grange Hall, the pro-
ceeds will be divided between fund
to send part of the members to the
Ocean Park School of methods next
summer, and a fund for the Children
European Relief This Is to be an
amateur performance directed by
committee from the Christian Endeav-
or and coached by Don Burrili'
These young people, beside their WORK
in High School and the Sunday schooi
work which they have been doing un-
der the direction of Miss Williams
have put in many hours to make the
story Of this play-the story OF the
troubles Of the girls school with .
boys school not far away play to
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
Commandery Ladies' Night March 10

Tickets admitting Commandery
Knights and their ladies to the Ladies'
Night on March 10 are rapidly being
disposed of and a large attendance is
expected at this observance. With
an organ recital by Carl w. Malley
and the following out of town enter
tainers. Walter Eccles, nging hu-
morist; Joseph Yarrack, magician and
Alfred Fondicaro pianist from the
White Entertainment Bureau, those
who attend cannot but otherwise be
highly entertained The special
drill of the De Molay Knights will be
another special feature. while during
the refreshment period there will be
abundant opportunity for renewing ac-
quaintances and for social enjoyment.
The committee in charge are striving
to omit all formality and because of
this Knights not appearing in the drill
will not wear uniforms. The program
opens at SIS and there will be a
special car from Madison and return.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
ALL ABOARD FOR BOYS
CONFERENCE
Good Sized Delegations of Skowhegan
Youths Leave Here Tomorrow for
Portland

The youths of Skowhegan will be
well represented at the Boys Confer
ence which opens tomorrow in Port
land. Those who will attend from
the Methodist church are Kenneth
Cole. William Cole. Gordon Grundy.
Frank Spencer and Thomas Nichols
under the leadership of Rev H. L. Nj
chols. The Baptist parish will be
represented by George H. Hawes, Muir
ray Decker, LLOYD valliere. Gerald
Stinchfield, William Hoyt, and Ken
meth Copp. Another strong delega-
tion will go from the Federated church
under the leadership of George W.
Tobey and Montford Meader as fol-
lows: Allan Stinchfield. Bernard Holt,
Walter Wilson, Harry Buxton, Lin
wood Meader, West Tobey, Ben Cd
dy, Arad Tobey. David Thurlow, My
Ion Towle. Harold Lord and Dwight
Cleveland. The boys leave here to-
morrow morning and the conference
will not be end until Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
FAVORS GERALD c. MAR.
Bile IN EQUITY CASE
Judge L. c. Cornish Orders Bill SuS-
tanned With Costs in Broken COven-
ant

Judge Leslie c. Cornish has render
ed his decision in the equity case of
Gerald c. Marble of Skowhegan, who
asked an injunction against Edward
E. Barker. The justice orders that
the bill be sustained with costs ruling
that Barker broke his covenant made
at the time he sold his marble and
granite business to Mr.. Marble and
decreed an injunction issue against
Mr.. Barker restraining him from di-
rectly or indirectly soliciting custom
in the marble and granite business in
either counties of Somerset or Frank
lin prior to May 1, 1925; or in any way
attempting to influence trade away
from Gerald c. Marble, the plaintiff
prior to May /. 1925. VIM. Folsom
Merrill of the firm of Merrill & Mer-
rill represented Mr.. Marble and e. e.
a. n>~A>>
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
George w. R0well Dead

George w. Rowell is dead at his
home on Madison avenue after pc
riod of failing health covering some
thing like one year. He was 72 years
old and is survived by widow former
ly Miss Eta SmithRof Madison. Mr.
Rowell was born on the Rowell home
stead farm In the section now called
Rowellvale, the present occupant OF
the property being Mrs. William Row
ell, sister-in-law of the deceased.
His parents were Isaac and Rachel
Rowell and he was one of six chill
dren, Mrs Myra Arnold of Elm street,
this village, John Rowell, William
Rowell who died on the home farm,
Miss Sarah Rowell and Mrs. Ellen
Graves, all of whom except the lady
first referred to, being deceased.
Mr.. Rowell formerly operated farm
on the Lakewood road and sold this
property about ten years ago to Cap
tain John W. Healy, purchasing the
Folsom house on Madison avenue
where he has since resided. He was
a member of Skowhegan Grange and
was well known in this section where
he as highly respected. Beside the
widow and sister already mentioned
Mr.. Rowell is survived by several
nieces and nephews, a nephew-at-law
Russell Dean having made his home
with the Rowells much of the time in
recent years.
The funeral with be held from the
house tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at
I On Row Ceorga T., ThurlOw of the
Federated church will officiate.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
LEGISLATION BILLS
LATELY INTRODUCED
Provides That Australian Ballot Sys-
tern be Used In Towns ThruOut the
State

Rep. Frank H. Holley has intro
duced bill providing for the secret
ballot in town election. This pro-
vides that the Australian ballot sys-
TEN shall be used in towns throuout
the state of Maine whenever the town
may so vote at a previous regular
town meeting. Under the present
law town officials are elected by
methods in vogue 100 years ago. Bal
lots are distributed in town meeting
and cast openly so that by using sew
eral sized ballots it is possible to tell
each man votes. Under this bill the
electof is given the privilege of vot-
ing in a secret booth the same as is
done in state and national elections
Another bill introduced by Mr..
Holley calls for an appropriation of
$4,000 for the purpose of printing the
records of the Adjutant Generals Of
fee of the State of Maine for the years
1917, 1918 and 1919. This would com
tain the war record Of every person
serving in the great war with Germany
and is considered of vital Importance
to those who served as well as OF
great interest to others in the State.
Still another act introduced by Rep.
Holley changes the fiscal year for all
State officials, departments, boards
and institutions so that it will begin
July and end June 30 of each year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03

Fifth Day p. M.-Children's after
noon, three entertainments, Clemmons
Marionette, Hughie Fitzpatrick, Punch
and Judy; Evening, Como Opera "Pi-
rates of Penzance."
Sixth Day P. M.-Prelude by Mitch
ell Brothers. banjoists. Address by
Charles G. Jordan, subject Back to
The Farm" evening prelude by
Mitchell Brothers, banjoists; lecture
by Opie Read, subject "Humor and
Philosophy"
The Junior Chautauqua will provide
a pageant for the children to be given
on the last morning Of Chautauqua
Special attention is to be given this
branch of the work this season, and
the children can be sure of the BEST
time yet at Junior Chautauqua. 1t
time yet at Junior Chautauqua. II
nouncement out and keep it as 1t will
not appear again until just before
Chautauqua.