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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02
Hunted Thing Less Cautious

Apparently less cautious the hunted thing moving
silently the lion hundred PAGES ahead of the
tawny carnvore for instead Of skng the moon-spashed
natural cearngs passed directly the and by the
touous record Of its spoor might indeed be guessed that
sought these of least resistance, well it might
since, unlike its grim stalker it walked erect upon two
feett walked upon and hairless except
a black thach upon its head; its well shaped
ard muscular; its hands powerful and slender with long
taperng fingers and thumbs reaching almost to the first
Joint of the index fingers 1t legs too shapely, but
its departed from the standards of all of
except possibly few of the lowest in that the great
toes protruded at right angles from the foot.
Pausing momentariy in the full light Of the gorgeous
African moon the turned attentive the
and then his head lifted his features might readily
have been discened in the moonlight They strong
cut and reguafeatures that would have attracted
attention for their masculine beauty any of the great
capitals of the world But this thing man? 1t would
have been hard for watcher in the trees to have decided
the lions prey resumed its way the silver tapestry
that Luna had laid upon the floor of the dismal jungle
for from beneath the on cloth of black fur that died
its thighs there depended long, hairless white tall
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02

In hand the creature carried stout club, and
pended at its left side from shoulder belt short,
sheathed knife, while belt supported pouch at its
right hip
Confnng these straps to the body and also apparently
supporting the lon cloth broad girde which gttered
m the moonlight tho encrusted with virgin gold and
casped in the center Of the belly with huge buckle
OF ornate design that scintated with precious
Closer and closer crept Numa the lion, to his intended
victim and that the latter not entirely Of
his danger evidenced by the increasing frequency with
which he turned his and his sharp black eyes the
direction of the cat upon his trail. He did not greatly
increase his speed long swinging walk where the open
places permitted but he oosened the knife in its scabbard
and all times kept his club in readiness for instant action
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02
Begin this red-blooded novel
today----It will surprise and
thrill you with its gripping
story of jungle monsters
and primitive and ferocious
contests.
BY EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS
Copyright 1871. A. C. Mcclurg q Co
CHAPTER I
The Pithecanthropus

Silent as the shadows thru which he moved the great
beast skunk thru the midnight Jungle his yeowreen
round and staring his snewy tail undulating behind him
his head lowered and atened and every muscle vibrant
to the thrill of the hunt The jungle dapped an oc
casiona clearing which the great cat always careful to
avoid Tho he moved thru thick verdure carpet
of nnumerabe twgs, broken branches and leaves, his
passing gave forth sound that might have been ap
pretended by dull human ears.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02

VANCOUVER. b. C.-Occupar
OF l6-foot slsiff. seen to capsize
gale. believed 10 have been drown
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02
Howdy, wen. We told you sol

Howdy, Wen. We told you so!
EXTRA!
Z Carpeuticr wins-Se0o, go.
THE CROIx DE MAT
Carpenter. tho French idol. Is
asain decorated
Woman calling up The Star.
~How's the fight goings"
-Dcmpsey knocked out Car.
pentier In the fourth round
is the flxh& ovc~."
81 Carpenter knows the ropes from
changing on en-
One Of Dempscy's friends says
Jack viii never be as popular as
John l. sullivan was Humph'
Even Napoleon was never that popu.
Mar.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02
Leaves Safety of Trees Behind

Forging at last thru a narrow strip of dense jungle
vegetation the mahing broke thru into almost
Of considerable extent For instant he hestated
gancng quickly behind him and then up at the security
Of the branches Of the great trees waving overhead but
greater urge than fear caution influenced his de-
cision apparently for he moved off again the little
pa leaving the safety of the trees behind him. At greater
intervals eay sancuares dotted the grassy
ahead of him and the route he took leading from
another indicated that he had not entirely cast discretion
o Column 3
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02
SOME TIME BEFORE
ANY MONEY AVAILABLE

IL will be some time. he said. be-
fore any money will be available to
depositors. Later, depositors VIII
be able to draw reasonable sums
against the Seattle Clearing House
association, II is said.
j. II. Chilberg, former president
Of the bank. had no difficulty raising
ss5 900 bail, following his arrest In
Tacoma yesterday,
lie came " Seattle and y stop
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02
HAY REGARDED
As INCOMPETENT

At the time OF the failure OF the
Tacoma scandinavian American
bank, months ago. Hay came to be
regarded by many as incompetent.
He Is now serving under Duke as
bank examiner.
Duke comes from Paiouse. He Is
president of the Securities state
bank, Of that city, and is regarded by
bankers as competent head He be
gan the banking business in 1ss2.
Last year he was made vice presi.
dent of the State Bankers associa
ton.
Duke returned to Olympia Friday
leaving X. A. Langley at the scan.
dinavian American In charge OF
liquidation.
Langley said Saturday he and
force OF 20 assistants are busy
counting the banks cash. getting out
statements. listing the instituuon's
assets and otherwise dispatching
Iiauidation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02
Governor Quietly

Failure Of the Scandinavian
American bank bevc brings Ia
light n tremendous shssi<eup Of
state bank officials nj Olympia
The shakcup occurred quiciy.
April 3.
Claude r. Hays Job of state
bank commissioners was quietly
slipped out from unsbrr him and
abolished by Gov. Hart.
The position Of state supersfs-
or Of banking was created just
NJ quietly. and given 10 John L.
Duke.
Duke succeeds Hay as head OF tn
state banking department. nov
called the division OF banking.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02

Tonight and Sunday, fair;
Udrmer Sunday; moder-
ate westerly ioi,tds.
Tcmperaturc Last "a Hours
Maximum. 81 Minimum. ~.
To-day noon. Sc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02
AN OLD.FAsHIONED MIssUs

Mary said little damn.
In sub.deb style, you know.
But her mother washed her mouth
with soap
In the style OF long ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02

y "Treat your maids well and they'll
serve you WELL" is the advice given
by wonda Won Kettler. girl reporter.
Sail right, Wanda, but where will
you get the stuff to treat 'em with?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02
A GOOD TIME WAS HAD By ALL

did you hear that Bill was dead?~
40. What did he die off,
"Oh, he had lumbago. They
rubbed his back with alcohol and he
broke his neck trying to lick II off,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02
oTrR MOVIE MANIAC

Hank Klay says that some day
|uomeone will write a movie In which
kthe husband and wife love each other
uninterrupted BY third party.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02

One good thing about having this
.ss1end me IS will you old fei-
~ pay you the first OF . the :
teek" disease. is that you never get
panched in a bank failure
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02

Dempscy's auto is an $4,000 lin
busine. Go TO school, boys. and study
hard As Charles NJ. Schwab said;
ssIt's brains that counts"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-07-02
KNOCKS OUT
CARP
With RIGHT
Champion Retains His Crown by De-
feating Idol of France in Fight of the
Century"

RINGsfDE. JERSEY CITY. ~. J..
July 2.--Jack Dempsey proved him
self the greatest fighting machine In
the world. this afternoon. when he
knocked out Georges Carpenter. the
idol Of France. in the fourth round.
Two vicious rights to the jaw end
ed the Frenchman and brought the
fight 70 q dramatic climax when II
looked as II IT might so many more
rounds.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06
Screen Version
of Popular Book
at Rialto Theatre

The Prouty Boosters Ball was to
blame for it all!
And the theatregoers of Rock Is
land have the Prouty Boosters
Ball to thank for affording them
one of the most appealing photo
plays of the year in THE Fighting
Shepherdess," screen version of the
famous book by Caroline LockhaTt,
starring Anita Stewart and which
will be seen at tina Rialto theatre
commencing Sunday.
In the role of Kate Prentice, a
girl in whom a splendid cha<acter
has been reposed but about whom
a depressing environment has been
enshrouded as a result of living
in the questionable roadhoGse from
which her mother derives a livel1-
hood, Miss Stewart has role that
calls for a vigorous delineation OF
the natural effects these circum-
stances and surroundings would
have on a girl.
The plot begins to unravel when
Kate is saved from the advances
Of a rough character through the
chivalry of Mormon joe a re-
cluse sheep herder whose moody
exclusivene5s has a tendency tc
make the villagers wary of him
He provides a separate hut for Kate
on his sheep ranch and thereupon
hinges the big events in the girls
life and the murder of Joe, all mat
tiers combining in a most interest
ing and gripping tale of girl who
dared to fight for the right desp-tc
the preponderance of odds.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06
Douglas Fairbanks
at the Majestic
in Latest Play

Douglas Fairbanks is noted for
his athletic prowess, and in Reach
ing for the Moon" HIS latest play
from the Aircraft studious, he en-
cages in terrific combat. In stag
ing these fights it is necessary to
secure the services of men of con-
Siderable strength TO oppose the
strenuous Douglas, who carries a
knockout punch in either hand and
wrestles like a professional. In
Reaching for the Moon" a band OF
Italian conspirators attempt to as
sassinate Fairbanks. and in the en-
suing conflict the furnishings OF a
palace are completely wrecked. To
play the role of the leader OF this
band. Bull" Montana" the well
known Italian wrestler. was Sc
lected, and the scene bristles with
realism.
Reaching for the Moon" will be
shown for the last time tonight at
the Majestic theatre.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06

A botanical garden in Calcutta
has cold house" for plants from
cooler lands.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06

'The Gypsy's Warning" nor the
riotous humor of Miss Adde'S orig
inal monologue, The Modern
Young Man"
eff there is a demand for these
old favorites, we will give them
again. Miss Effie said. "AlI our
pieces will be original except The
GypSy's Warning which we ar
ranged. We have a great number of
new pieces ready"
Miss Fife has also written a
melodrama in five acts, but refused
to give the name for publication, as
it is not yet copyrighted and she ex-
pressed the fear that it might be
stolen. They're more crazy over
names than anything else she said
She declared that it was a better
romance than Way Down East
She said, There is nothing sugges-
tive or unclean in it"
These Girls the Class.
The sisters, according to Miss
Effie, are descended from a long
line of blue blooded English ances-
tors. The first one of their ances-
tors to come to this country was
Secretary Gardner of Massachus-
etts. They are eligible for member
ship in the Daughters of the Ameri-
| can Revolution.
The original team of Cherry sis
tiers was composed of three mem.
| bers, and the death of one of the
| sisters occurred some years ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06
Former Islander
to Be in Unique
Act at Columbia

Honey Hammer, formerly Miss
Leona Mussmann of Rock Island.
will appear with her husband,
Toto" Hammer, in an elaborate
scenic novelty production at the
Columbia theatre, Davenport, early
next year.
While here Mrs. Hammer Will
visit with her mother, Mrs Rose
Noyes, S26 Third avenue. She will
be remembered here by many
friends with whom she attended the
public schools. She was married to
Toto Hammer of Moline a few
years ago, both going on the stage
Immediately afterwards.
Mrs. Hammer has the distinction
of being the only woman to portray
the character she takes in the act,
that of an alligator. Her husband
impersonates the character of a
frog. The beautiful wardrobe,
scenery and electrical effects add
greatly to the offering.
Toto" Hammer, producer of the
act in which the couple appears, is
/ we'll known in the circus and vaude-
vile world as a contortionist.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06

screened in a society drama. IL. Z.
Herbert plays Dunstzn kenshaw,
wealthy bachelor who IS supposed
ly typical of his class. he is not
vicious. merely worldly.
Under an assumed name hefmeets
Janet Preece, played by Anna Lehr,
Who is a librarian living in sub
urh. and makes love TO her. Later
lie marries Leslie Browneil, por-
trayed by May McAvoy. a young
society girl. and takes her abroad
But it so happens that Leslie's
brother, Wilfred Browneil, enacted
by Arthur Rankin. is acquainted
with Janet Preece, the librarian,
but is not eognizant of the fact that
Dunstan, his sisters husband, has
ever met her. Janet is engaged as
secretary to Mrs. Stonehay, played
by Elizabeth Garrison, whose
daughter Irene is a friend OF Les
lies. Janet IS taken abroad with the
StoneAays. Irene Stonehay, role
enacted by Lorraine Frost. is en-
gagged to Lord Dexter Randolph
Ivo Dawson, the latter an old &C
quaintance of Dunstan's.
While Dunstan and Lord Ran
dolph are away from home they
visit a notorious cafe In Rome, bu'
, Dunstan is deferred from partici-
pating in the midnight revels by
| thoughts OF his bride, Leslie, Il
whom he remains loyal. Never be,
fore has such a fascinating scene
as the dance OF the butterfly CIR
on the dinner table been depicted
on the screen.
Meanwhile Leslie is entertaining
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06
HOLDERS NOTICE.
Gen. No. $50.

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the council
of the city of Rock Island, Ill, hav-
ing ordered the resurfacing with
asphaltic concrete of Twentieth
street from Ninth TO Twelfth ave-
nues, and the ordinance for the
same being on file in the office of
the city clerk of said city, and said
city having applied to the county
court of Rock Island county, Hi
nois, for an assessment of the cost
OF said Improvement according TO
frontage, said assessment being
payable in ten installments each
bearing interest at the rate of six
per cent per annum, and an assess
ment therefor having been made
and returned to said court, the
hearing thereon will be had on the
18th day of August, A. D. 1871, at
the hour of nine o'clock a. m, or
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06

her friend. Irene Stonehay. and the
latter's mother. who is accompanied
By her secretary. Janet Preeee.i
Janet is taken i'll in tbs home OK
the Renshaw's At this time Janet
has learned that the initials of the
man who deserted her are ID. i.
BY an unlacky coincidence II
happens Ah.t Lord Randoiph's In
itials are also ID. r." Therefore
Janet jumps to the conclusion that
Lord Randolph is the man. Upon
being confronted by the two men
she accuses Renshaw.
II is then Leslie learns the truth
about her husband. whom she has
always regarded as being above re-
proach before marriage. She leaves
him. To relate here how she IS
finally reconciled to him at the
deathbed of Janet would only spoil
ones interest beforehand.
: The play has been richly mount
/ ed and the titles abound in spark
| ling epigrams.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06
CHERRY SISTERS
BACK TO STAGE
shubert Vaudeville Enticcs Iowa
Bakery Maids 30 Scene Of :
First Game.

Pack to the glamour and the
.-;ght lights. Back to the grease
lint and asbestos curtain, the sob
q the orchestral violin and whine
- the saxaphone, the stentorian
.anes of the director, the bang OF
ne stage mechanics, the velvet
dron. the stage entrance Johnny"
pack 70 the footlightsi
THE world renowned Cherry Sis
.ars who share honors with Quaker
oats and Douglas Starch in putting
cadar Rapids, Iowa, on the map,
shis morning announced their inten-
zion of returning to the sage, after
TWO years>vacation, during which
theatrical agents and. producers
nave bounded them to resume their
stage career.
Although they have not yet at
arad their names to a contract, &C
cording to a statement of Miss Efffe
Cherry, issued from behind the
counter of the sisters little Cedar
Rauids west side bakery, they are
eating only for a salary offer
which they consider worthy of
their far famed name and long ex-
perience.
New York papers have already
hlazoned the fact of their prospec-
rive return to the stage, according
10 Miss Fife. 1t is said that Shu-
bert' has them under consideration
for a long time engagement in vau-
deviIle. william Harris, eastern
theatrical agent, is handling the
business end of the deal, having
written them to get permission
to obtain them an engagement, and
Miss Ellie says that they expect no.
tidcation any day of an offer
which they can accept.
Took Flu to Make EN- Quit.
Two years ago the Cherry sisters
left the stage on account of the flu
endemic and consequent closing of
many theatres, temporarily ending
at that tine a successful stage ca
reer of more than twenty years.
They opened the bakery in Cedar
Rapids at that time, and have made
a splendid success of the business,
according to Miss Efhe.
Displaying the true temperament
Of the artist who cannot abandon
his beloved work, Miss Efiie gave
expression to the yearning the sis
ters have felt to return to the
stage.
I'VE have rather enjoyed the bak-
cry business for a change she said
but now We are tired of it and are
anxious to go back"
The only reason why they hes
itated so long, she declared, was
that she had had trouble with her
teeth-had many of them removed
in fact, and that had prevented ar
earlier return to the footlights
The Cherry sisters played first il
the early days of their noteworthy
career to audiences in the old home
city and in Marion Later they were
given engagements all over the
country. and during a two months
engagement in New York City, are
said to have taken packed houses
by storm. 1t is said by some tina
these metropolitan audiences gav'
vent to their appreciation with frui
of questionable vintage, and will
cabbage long plucked, but thest
things are only rumors.
Such Tender Sentiment.
No one who has ever heard then
can forget the soul stirring pathot
OF the Cherry sisters rendition o
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06

as soon thereafter as the business
of the court will permit.
All persons desiring may file OBJ
jections in said court before said
day and may appear on the hearing
and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island, Ill, Aug.
4, 1921.
S. LIEDTKE,
Officer Appointed to Make As
SeSSment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06
ssThe Truth About
Husbands Opens
at Spencer Sunday

Tomorrow's feature attraction At
thte Spencer Square is The Truth
About Husbands" adapted from Sis
Arthur Wing Pinero's brilliant
stage play, 1.-THE Profiigate." 1t is
a Whitman Bennett production re-
leased through First National and
has an exceptionally well balanced
cast headed by May McAvoy.
1t deals in a startlingly interest
ing manner with the age-old prob
lem of how a man before marriage
cannot have his fling without the
danger Of his escapades confront
ing him after marriage. The de-
movement of the play is perhaps
as thrilling climax as ever
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06
Cheaper Than Staying
Home.

When you can go on the moon
light excursion on the steamer G..
W. Hill Tuesday. Aug. 9. and dance
in the large open dance palace to
the music OF the New York goth
Century Jazz orchestra for only 35c.
- ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-06

Women are more able to ward of
and withstand disease than men,
say scientists.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-31
BUILDING A COUNTRY STORE

Merchants doing business IN coun.
try villages used to think their
chances were bounded by their own
town, and Its immediate surround
ings. But when automobiles began
to roam all over the country, many
of these rural dealers suddenly
found tha big new opportunity
swaitine them that they had never
realized before.
They learned that by advertising
they could draw trade long dis
tance They would cooperate with
the local newspapers to boom the
growth of their home town. By ad-
vertising more freely, they put the
local newspaper in a position where
1t could develop campaign to fn-
crease its circulation over q much
wider radius. As the local news
paper spread out into new fields,
it carried the advertising of enter
prising business men, and the towns
the merchants, and the newspapers
grew in parallel lines.
The Grand Rapids Furniture Re.
cord gives an interesting account Of
one such store, at Strasburg. Ohio.
1t Is located in town OF 1900 peo-
pie, but is did business in 1919 Of
ss3Q,4O7 and 1t was hoping to reach
100000 in 1920
1t accomplished this wonderful re.
suit principally through liberal ad.
vertising. In 1919 it spent 3 per
cent of its gross income on publi-
city. When store puts $4,000 into
advertising In single year, you
can see why 1t is doing close to
$1,0O0000 worth of business. 1t
draws business 30 miles or more.
When the stores Of Holly get into
the habit of setting apart SINH
liar proportion Of their sales for
telling the people what they have
and broadening out their field, then
they will get results that will sur
prise themselves and the people of
Holly. The limits to a business in
these times are created by a mans
own reluctance to spread out, rath.
er than by any narrowness of his
possible field.
The Holly chieftain., 1921-03-31
why Johnni. Left III. Farm"


Johnnie bought little pig wish
money he had earned,
He named her Nell and fed her
well. and lots OF tricks she learn d
But Nellie grew to be SOW, had
piggies quite few.
Then father up and sold them, and
kept the money, too.
"Johnnie took little calf as pay for
hoeing corn,
He loved that calf and the calf low.
ed him as sure as you are born.
But calfie grew to be cow, as all
good calfies do.
Then father up and sold her. and
kept the money, too.
Now Johnnie loved his little pets,
but father loved the pelf,
So Johnnie left his fathers farm
and struck out for himself.
Said Johnnie's pa. one summer day
Il often wonder why
Boys don't like life upon the far n
the City is their cry"
TT always will be strange to mo-
continued Johnnie's pa,
TT only goes to prove, though, how
ungrateful children are.'
When Johnnie heard what father
said. he gave bitter laugh
And thought of his empty childho ,d
and of his pig and calf
I'VE must not overlook the fret
that the jingle of the coin. either in
possession or in prospect. furnish
es the inspirational music that
makes the boy or girl march for
ward with more alacrity energy. on
thusiasm,. and patriotism. than NIL
the band music that can be suppl
ed. and that production without q
profitable market, is more likel,
to act as discouragement than as
an encouragement Neither the
school nor the other agencies can
afford to overlook this fundamental
human trait."-From Thrift" N
e. A.