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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
MANY VOTES CAST
IN CONTEST TO
FIND FAIR QUEEN
Especial to The Argusl

Aledo. Sept. ELLA Swanson of
North Henderson has to date re-
celved the largest number of votes
IN the contest to determine the girl
VINO will be queen of the local fair
10 be held on Sept. 29. The con-
test closes Sept. 10. Besides hay-
ing the honor of being queen of
me fair the winner will receive a
go gold piece. The STANDING ~
the contestants is as follows:
Ella Swanson, 1902. Lillian u
gust 538; Vera Robertson. ali.
Edna Nelson. IA: Violet Ho1mas
%; Helen OBrien, 70; Justin ~
Wis III; Mrs. Phil Olson, 25; Leone
AIigeyer, 10; Margaret Anderson
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
SISTERS ARRIVE
FOR SCHOOL WORK
Especial Correspondence,

Atkinson. Ill. Sept. 5.~S,stsr
d; aulne, project Of the young Ia
o!es Sodality. who taught at tbe
parocnlal school last year. has re-
turned to Atkinson 10 resume her
oCues here. She was accomnan
lea by Sisters Mildred and MicbsaI
several others are arriving to5or
tomorrow. 'i 'ern
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
FARMERS BUILD 10
MILES HARD ROAD
AT PROPHETSTOWN
Especial Correspondence.O

Sheffield, Ill, Sept. 5.-Farmers
OF Prophetstown and vicinity are
thorough believers in hard roads
and back up their beliefs each fall
IN a substantial way. In the last
two weeks, they have constructed
10 miles OF excellent gravel road
and they are working double shifts
to get their planned work complet-
ed for the season.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
ANOTHER ANNAWAN
MAN IN OIL GAME
(SpeciaI Cnrresnnnao.aA

Annawan. ILL.,, Sept. 5.-William
X Powell left today for Monedon.
ILL., where he will take charge of
an oil filling station Of the Illinois
oll company in that city. Mr.. Pow
ell was preceded in taking IN this
line OF work by several other An
nawan men, who have recently
taken charge of oil stations in va
rious parts OF the state.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
UNITARIAN PASTOR
RETURNS TO CITY

ISpGCIdI correspondence
Geneseo, Ill, Sept. 5.-Rey. c. W.
Porter-Shirley, pastor of the Uni
tartan church of this city, returned
Friday evening. after having been
absent for about two months. Dur
ing this time he was attending a
special course of lectures given at
Harvard university under the aus
piCes of the Unitarian Laymen's
league. All Unitarian ministers
who attend this school of instruc-
ton do so as the guests of the
league.
Rev. Porter-Shirley preached the
first sermon of the church year at
the service yesterday morning.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT
(SnaciaI m TrI,o -

AIedo, Sept. 5.-The Aledo COM
nIunlty council will hold meeting
Ionlght at the library in Aledo
rams for obtaining funds for f.
1anclng the organization will he
discussed. All members are urged
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
CENESEO M. WA.
WILL INITIATE
NEXT THURSDAY
Crack Camp No. 2e Drill Team and
Drum Corps of Rock Island to
Take Part in Ceremonies.
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo. Ill, Sept. 5.-The Gen
eseo camp of the Modern Woodmen
OF America will meet next Thurs
day evening to initiate large class
of members. The exercises will be
held at the Armory and will be at
tended by members of the M. w. A.
camps from surrounding cities and
towns
The feature of the evenings pro-
gram will be the presence OF the
drill team of Camp rs of Rock Is
land and the drum corps from the
same city. This drill team, repre-
senting Camp 26, won the cham
pionsAip at the recent head camp
of the Modern Woodmen at St.
Louis. The drum corps also re-
Ceived first honors. The local camp
is pleased to be enabled to bring
these prize winning teams to GEN
eseo and appear at this class adop-
ton.
There will be a street parade at
6:45 which will be headed by the
NJ. w. A. band of this city, follow
ed by a short drill by the team
from Rock Island on the street
After the private initiation at the
Armory, it will be opened to the
public and a fancy drill will be Civ
en- by the drill team from Camp %.
The drum corps will also contrib
ute its snare to the program. A
great deal of interest is being
shown in anticipation of this event.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
KEWANEE PASTOR
GOES TO ETKHART
Especial Correspondence

Kewanee, Ill, Sept 5-Rev. Faith
er 2. J. Barry, assistant pastor of
the Visitation church at Kewanee
III, takes charge of the parish at
Elkhart Ill, this week. Father
Barry, a prominent Knights of Col
unbus organizer and booster. has
been In Kewanee two years and has
made many friends who are pleas
ed at his advancement but regret
MS leaving this part of the state.
Elkhart is on the Chicago and Al
ton road, so miles from Spring
field
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
FINISHES WORK ON
ANNAWAN BRIDGE

Annawan. Ill, Sept. 81 E Nav
OF the Shone Constructor 60 10y
pany, contractors building stat.
rV@ds' mas completed the new hard
roads bridge over Mud Creek and
reeurned to his home in Freeport
Saturday. Mr.. May has made An
nawan his headquarters for the
past month.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
ORION GRADES TO
OPEN ON TUESDAY:
HIGH NEXT WEEK
Especial Correspondence

Orion, ILL.,, Sept. 5.-Only the
Orlon grade schools will commence
the 1all term at the scheduled time
tomorrow. Glasses Of the commun-
lily nigh school will not be opened
untlI the 18th, awaiting the com
pletion OF the new building. 1t is
expected the school will be ready
for use by that time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
ATKINSON STORES
CLOSED LABOR DAY
Especial Corresnondence1

Atkinson, III, Sept 5-The AT.
kinson stores and both local banks
were closed today in observance OF
the Labor day holiday. Commenc.
ing Sept. the stores will close at
6 o'clock every Wednesday evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
NEW BANK ASSISTANT
ISpecial m Thn Aru,,nN

- Especial 10 The ArguS)
AIedo, Sept. 5.-Howard Sterra+
OF Seaton is now working in the
0eaton State bank. He takes the
place of Miss May Craig. He was
formerly employed at the Amv e
Constant store in Seaton
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05

her home on North Stewart street
Fred Brown, who is with the
Tri-City Wholesale Co. at Dayen.
port, spent Sunday and Labor day
with his family in this city.
]. A. McGrath arrived from Chi.
cago Friday evening and will re-.
main in the city for a few days He
is a guest at the home of Mr. and
Mrs, James Perry. Mrs. McGratb
has been here a week or more. They
will return to Chicago tomorrow
evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05

Cleopatra knew this secret. She
observed a daily ccremon,cus cleans
ing, as the ruins of her sumrtuous
marble bath testify. The cleansers she
used were the same you may have to-
day, palm and olive oils.
For these identifying oils are scien-
tihc7Ily blended in famous Palmoliye
Soap They give it nildncss, wonder
ful soothing qualities, profuse, creamy
and refreshing lather.
Cleansing with Palmolive is a beauty
treatment in itself with no danger of
roughness or irritation. No woman
should say her skin is too sensitive To
use soap until she tries PaImolive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
AGED CENESEO
WOMAN PASSES
Mrs. Polly Sophia Wales SuccumbS
From Shock Sustained in Fall
Last Thursday.
Special Correspondence ,

Geneseo, H., Sept 5.-The finn
eral of Mrs. Polly Sophia Wales
was held at the home OF Mrs. Tens
Sites Haskins a mile northwest Of
this city yesterday morning ar q
O'Clock. Mrs. Wales fell last
Thursday and suffered a broken
hip. The shock caused by this in
jury was the direct cause of her
death, as. she was a woman of adj.
Vanced years. She was born March
5. 1881, and was 80 years. months
and u days old at time of her
death.
The funeral services were in
charge of Rev. X. f. Hershey o.
the Grace Evangelical church of
this city. Interment was held AZ
the North Side cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05

McGrath, Mimi. Sept. 5.-A shift
in the wind saved a lumber village
OF White Pine from a forest fire
which worked itself to within eight
feet of lumber piles.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
Stimulate your skin

The tiny pores and cells which compose
the surface of your skin must be kept active,
or dangerous sluggishness soon results Accu-
mutations of oil, perspiration, combine with
dirt to clog the skin. Then blackheads and
blemishes result.
Powder, cold cream or rouge may help
conceal this condition but they will not eIimi-
nate the trouble. A thorough cleansing every
day is the remedy. 1t will start your skin to
working again and help it do its own beauti-
flying. Smoothness and a charming natural
color will soon reward you.
After you have washed your face is the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-05
Even more Deautif7
by day!

While evening with It's fattering lights is
kndest to those whose beauty is artificial,
the girl whose complexion is radiant with
natural beauty is pretrier by day. For the all
revealing sunlight only enhances the charm
OF clear, fresh skin 1t emphasizes its free
dom from all imperfecuons.
Best of all, every girl can have such skin.
The secret is simple, as you will see when
you read what we tell you here.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-05-01

fnrir and Yards 90
hcautlful ahfar
fummfry graan0y in
an the most nupuiar
shaded for the ncv
acnaan. Como in and
arttet material for
several iittls summon
d f1re Regular G6g
sna lNc ward Organ
b Monday only
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-05-01
TEACHER HAS OPERATORS

KNOXVILLE rDrnr hD.l ln
Mu Etu cnrt. teacher Boo Hr utra
public school ihia counts. fr..ntIN uu.
dorwcnt Hn operation fnr runtrfIrif.
in San Antonio hospital g,nu
nfo thoi Hho ia rapidly rDroVrrlnn uam
fnc operation. hui win nuf Doe rhIr DOB
resume hcr duties m ihe school Mlr4
louise ilunuDh hia boon elected tu
fIu tho rnrar.u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-16
FLEECY STAPLE
 FOROCTOBERH|T
 NEW LOW GROUND
At the Close the Staple Was Barely Steady at a Net
 Decline of TWenty-three
 to TWenty-seven Points
By Associated Press

New York, June 15.-Early stead-
 mess was followed by a break In
 cotton market today which carried
 October contracts off to 12.9oc and
 active months generally into new low ground for the movement. Last prices
 were the lowest on most positions, with the market closing barely steady at a net decline of 23 to 27 points
 The market opened esteady at an advance of three points in response
 to steady Liverpool cables. There
 was not much buying. but the mar
 ket held fairly steady during the middle of the morning on scattered
 covering which was probably pro- noted by the steader ruling Of foreign exchange and reports of a cheerful tho in the Manchester goods market. The census report showing domestic mill consumption or 459,SS4 bales for May was a shade above the forecast and may have helped the early market, but the con sumption of 4,016,117 bales for the 10 months was regarded as pointing to total of not over 5,000,00O for the season or the smallest since 1911, and the weather news was considered generally favorable. Selling on the latter, became more active after the publication of the weekly report of the weather bureau indicated that the crop had made good progress on the average. and there also appeared to be feeling In some quarters that theN census report indicating that only "A per cent of the cotton held In storage was below the tenderable grades, would prove q disappoinG- ment in the south, Much of the sell ing, however, came from brokers with Wall street connections, and the late weakness was most generally attributed on an unsettled feeling in the stock market and favorable crop reports. July broke to 12 05c and December to .37c, making declines of about 60 to 65 points from the high prices of last week Reports that labor troubles were spreading to some of the other southern mills reached here during the early after loon and probably contributed to the decline although they were not con sidered an important factor. Port receipts 17,092 bales. U. S. Port stocks l,642,303. Export 19,SOO making A. I18,14S so far this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-16
Daily Financial Gossip

1916 the cost and the expense charges entailed by the use of automobiles. This company has large business which entails the employment of two powerful electric motors and 8 num- Der of automobiles.
 Frying Into Everything
 When he was through with the automobiles, he called for the books which showed what the salary &C., counts were, and made careful com- parison between salaries paid in 1916 and the salaries which were paid in each succeeding year up to 1921. The entire work occupied the greater part of three weeks. The examiner called for assistance and some of the sala- ried officers of the corporation gave to him their entire time for neahrly two weeks. although 1t is probable that the government will not allow this as part of the expense.
 Having completed his examination. the examiner must make a report. This will be a voluminous document. It goes to Washington and there is submitted to the scrutiny of govern ment employees who spend much time in checking up the reports. When this work is completed. the govern ment sends out three copies, one to the head office in each district, one to the local office and one to the corporation.
 The administration of the tax de- partment of the government must cost a great deal of money. It seems to be fine example of the high art to which red tape can be brought. It must as a whole cut heavily into the tax receipts. It represents bureau cracy in it's perfect development and there is not a chartered accountant in the United States who Is not of the opinion that this administration could be as well carried on if 8 larger part of the bureau methods were omitted
 When a corporation or partnership has secured from competent authori- ties statement which shows what its tax obligations are and then when in good faith, it pays the taxes, the end is not yet. All over the United States these government examiners are at work in an attempt to dis cover not so much whether a cor poration has paid too much as whsth- CT it has paid too little.
 There come intimations that Sena- tor Shoot who is a master hand in the work of eliminating unnecessary expense and who believes that the | vernment is enormously extrava- gant in the administration of some of its bureaus because a vast amount of needless work entailing the em-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-16
SUGAR MARKET By Associated Press

New York, June 15.--There were no changes in the local raw sugar market today. Late yesterday addi- tional sales of 10000 bags of Porto Ricos were reported to/local refiners at 4c for centrifugal, but no fresh transactions were reported today.
 Raw sugar futures were unsettled and prices irregular. There was scattered selling by Cuban inter ests, which accounted for the early decline of 1 to points in near posi- tions, but late deliveries were rela- lively steady, and near the close there was a partial rally on cover ing and trade buying, with final prices 6 points net lower to net higher. Final bids: July, 2.95c: Sep tember, 2.74c; December, 2.osc; March, 2.55c.
 The market for refined sugar was easier, with all reflners reducing hst quotations 25 points to the basis or .75c for fine granulated, the lowest level recorded in over five years The decline, however. failed to inspire much buying, and was again light Refined futures were easier, reflect ing the decline in the spot market, but trading was light, consisting or only two lots of September. Closing prices were to 10 points net lower. July closed at 5.45c; August ana September, 5.50c and October, b.45c, q bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-16
NEW YORK COTTON
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
 By Associafed Press

New Orleans, June 15.-Much bet ter weekly crop reports from the government than expected were the main factor in the cotton market to- day and they caused merely wide de- pressions, More or less steadiness was displayed in the early session but in the late trading the steadness was gone. Lowest prices came in the last few minutes of the day when the trading months were 32 to 33 points down with July at II COG July closed at the lowest. while the more active months were 31 to 5 points under yesterdays final prices
 The opening was lower and the early trading brought losses of about 10 points, selling being based in a poor Liverpool and the further la . bor unsettlement in Great Britain. However, early selling was not done in a confident way, traders plainly fearing further boil weevil com plaints. while the census bureau re- ports of the day were an uncer- tainty
 The census bureau figures from American mills were considered bull ish. as May consumption was placed at 439.S84 bales, against 40S,S ,SS2 in April, but no great amount of buying resulted. while a little later selling increased because of the figures of the census bureau showing stocks of untenderable cotton in public ware houses in the country of only 97Q.- 230 bales, a much smaller quantity of such cotton than looked for by the trade. There was further ln- crease in offerings following the weekly crop reports from the weather bureau and in the late trad , ing stop loss orders on the long side were reached in considerable vol ume.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-16
COFFEE MARKET Fly Associated Press

New York, June 15.--There was a further decline in the market for cof- fee futures today owing to the rather unsettled ruling of the early cables from Brazil and reports that import CTS were selling against lower cost purchases in the cost and freight market. The opening was points higher on July as & result of cover ing, but generally ? to points lower, and active months sold 15 to 20 points below last nights closing fg- ures under the middle of the day un- der liquidation. This carried Sep teuber off to 6.51c, or 70 points be- low the recent high level, and the de- cline was then checked by covering. Later there was some buying on re- ports of an advance in the Santos market, and September closed at 6. s7c bid, with the general market showing a net decline of 3 to II points. July, 6.2Sc; September, 6 SIC: October, 6.S0c; December, l7 07c; January, 7.t7c; March. 7.SSc; May, 7.55o.
 The spot market was reported quiet at 6ss @6%o for Rio Is and 9h
 m9A for Santos 4s. Cost and freight offers were about unchanged as com pared with yesterdays lowest, with As and 5s ranging from 9.26c to
 soc, American credits. Rio os were quoted at ss, American credits. ! The official cables reported an ad- vance of 50 reis in the dollar buying rate and a decline of 32d in the rate of Rio exchange on London. The Rio market was unchanged to
 25 reis higher and Santos 100 reis
 lorU cables reported an advance of 25 to
 15o reis in the Santos market. Re- lceipts at the two Brazilian ports, l47 GOO; Jundlahy receipts, 10000. Vic
 toria cleared 15,S00 and Santos 62,7o0 for fha IInited States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-16
HUBBARD nRos., LETTER

New York, June 15.-(Special.) )-- Our market opened quietly around last nights close Liverpool bought lightly, Wall street and the south sold. Local traders were bearish on better weather. Towards midday the market eased off. and sold some l5 points lower on favorable weather report. Consumption figures were viewed as good compared with last weeks. It is estimated that out of 100000 bales held in American store houses. only 24 per cent is not tenderable on contract. The trade believed there was larger percent age of nontenderable. Liverpool; cables indicated that the strike will probably be settled by Friday. The local feeling still bearish but we be- iieve the market will do better on better news from abroad.-Hubbard Bros X Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-16
FORT MOVEMENT

By Associated Press New Orleans: Middling 11.25c; re- ceipts, s.521; exports, 4,SSS; sales, 1,751; stock, 43,Ss9.
 Galveston: Middling, 11.35c; re- ceipts. 6,S44; exports, 14,s12; sales, ss6: stock, 408,434.
 Mobile: Mlddling, 1o.50c; receipts, 75; stock, 16.s6s.
 Savannah: Middling, 11.25c: re- ceipts, 2,1sS; sales, 599; stock, l67,1S1. Charleston: Receipts, 206; stock, s54.o44.
 wilmington: Middling. 10.50c; re- ceipts. 20s: stock, 37,s7S,
 Texas City: Stock 17,746.
 Norfolk: Middling, 11c; receipts, S55; sales, 553; stock.sd10.542.
 Baltimore: Stock, 3,523.
 Boston: Middling, 12A5c; receipts 6o9; stock. 10.40O.
 Fhiladelphia: Receipts, 76; stock. I10.15S.
 New York: Middling. 12.2oc; ex- ports. 500: stock. 146SS4.
 Minor ports: Stock. 2,679.
 Total today Receipts 170s2; ex- ports. 19.s00; stock. 164o,e22.
 Total for week; Receipts. 74.45S; exports. 4s.2ss.
 Total for season: Receipts, 6,2s1,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-16
FLUCTUATIONS IN WIDE RANGE WAS
 ASTOCK FEATURE
Money Market and Foreign Exchange Were Unaffect- ed By the UpheavaI In
 Stock Trading
By Associated Press

New York, June 15.--Wide and con- flicting fluctuations marked another nervous day on the stock exchange. Standard shares rose and fell two to six points and speculative issues lost from five to more than 10.
 Oils. were weakest breaking vio- lently at the outset on reports frop, Washington indicating rapid deple- tion of Mexico's supply
 Mexican petroleum suffered an ex- treme decline of Is points to IA and affiliated shares, particularly Pan American "A" and "B" shares to- cether with Atlantic Gulf dropped 5 to ' points. Domestic and European oils with few exceptions also were under pressure induced by additional price cuts.
 The days reaction was intensi- fled by other unfavorable develop ments, notably the weekly reviews of steel trade conditions which failed to forecast increased production.
 Rails were among the isolated fea- lures of strength, the market rally ing measurably at midday when New York Central and several sCb- sidiaries continued regular dividends.
 Steels. equipments, sugar, tobaccos and shppings, as we'll as score of unclassified specialties, followed the oils, almost the whole list record ing lowest quotations at the weak close.
 The money market and foreign ex- changes were unaffected by the up- heaval in stocks. Plenty of call money was available at 51s per cent and all leading international remittances evidenced increased firmness.
 The feature of the bond market was a break of 5% in Cuba cane sugar convertible Is. Other foreign issues were inclined to ease with domestic industrials and rails. Total sales par value S12,775,000.