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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

co CARTS RETIRED, Cohen's Vari-
ETY. store, 692 South Holman street.
phone Hammond 30T9. 5-l7-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

To Clean on Paintings
A simple way 10 clean oil paint
ings, and one that will not injure
the colors beneath the dirt, is TO cut
a raw potato in half and rub 1t quick
Nv over the painted surface. Then
polish with a silk handkerchief to
rnnn,-n d,1rt Or dFrf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25
Lowest Prices. Easy Terms.

without obligation on your part I
will be glad to show you this property
and explain the many features which
viii appeal to the average man who is
looking for an ideal home. Telephone
1861 for appointment.
TT ~
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

HAVE YOUR SCREENS MADE NOW
Prices reasonable. phone Hammond
1093-J and viii call 5-24-2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

COOK WANTED-Betz Restaurant. 279
Hoffman strict. Hammond. phone
sac. 5-24-3
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MONEY TO LOAN

FOR RENT-Restaurant, $40 Conke9
avenue. Hammond, phone $685.. 5-25-'
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WALL PAPER CLEANING-WaIl and
wood work washing: estimates given;
phone Hammond 1097-M. 5-16-6
co CARTS RETIRED, Cohen's Vari-
ETY. Store, 692 South Holman street,
phone Hammond 3079. 5-17-tr
PIANO LESSONS
Beginners or advanced pupils. VIII
call at homes out OF town; Geo G..
Green. phone East Chicago 101l: 1886
Forsythe avenue. East Chicago, Ind.
WANTED-Partncr with $500 for a
largo garage, near the four corners,
For particulars inquire Of the manager
Hotel Carleton, Hammond. 5-21-5
HAVE YOUR SCREENS MADE NOW
Prices reasonable, phone Hammond
l093-J and VIII call 5-24-2
HEMSTITCHING and Picoting attach
ment. works on any sewing machine.
$500. Personal checks 10c extra.
United Sales Agency, 1900 Fountain
Ave. Birmingham. Ala. 5-25-7
SHERWOOD MUSIC SCHOOL. Piano.
Theory. Voice, Violin, Dancing. Elo-
cution: Phone 142 Hamond 2S5 Michi-
gan avenue. $3.50
WALL PAPER at Bargain. paper-hang-
ing and decorating our speciality. For
samples and estimates, phone 114S-M:
w. A. Dibblee, Hammond. 424 Indiana
avenue. 5-25-6
SNOW WHITE CLOTHES
on wash day If YOU use Geiger's luinE
10 cents. enough for "a large washings.
Send 10 cents today. Money back II
not pleased. Agents wanted Address
Geiger Co. 1888 5. Troy street Chica 60,
I'll. go
HAVE YOUR woodwork lone by Char
lev Masko. screen doors and windows.
buffet. Kitchen cabinet and any special
woodwork. $50 Calumet avenue. tel
e625. residence 42l0-J Hammond.
D-1-A
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G. NOTICE
RESOLUTION NO. APO.
)TICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING

hE4C0LG 1Q@N M 49,
NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
East Chicago. Indiana,
May 23rd. 1921.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
You are hereby notified that the Board
n Public Works of the City or East
Chicago. Indiana. did on the 23rd day
Of May. 1921, adopt a resolution that
an Improvement be made in said City
IS follows,
That Barring avenue be improved from
the north line Of l51st street to the
south line of Hist street with Plan a
Sheet asphalt on old macadam founda-
zion; Plan i. Asphaltic Concrete on old
macadam foundation; Plan c, ono
course concrete on sand foundation;
Plan D. Asphaltic macadam on old ma
cadam foundation.
All work done in the making of said
described public Improvement shall be
in accordance with the terms and con-
dttions Of such Improvement Resolu-
ton. and the details. drawings, plans
prohles and specifications for such pfo
posed Improvement which are on I'll
and may he seen in the office of thu
Board Of puhli- Works of said city.
That said BOARD Of Public Works has
the 18th day Of June, 1921. ct IT.
O'Clock. u. n, at its office in said Etty
as the time and race for the pubiic son
sidoration of The proposed improvement
at which time said Board OF Public
Works Will hear all persons interested
or whose p-a7erty Is liable to be as
sessed for said Improvement. and VII
decide whether the benefits TO the prop
erty liable TO 5e assessed for such i'm
nrovement viii equal the estimated cost
thereof.
BY order Of the Board OF Public
Works.
II. X. GROVES.
E. w. WICKEY.
OTTO 2. II. sEEHASE.
Board or Public Works.
Attest. T. Y. RICHARDS.
90, CInrk Us: 81
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SALE OF HIGHWAY BONDS, LAKE
rnrrA-rN IN-nIAN

Attest. T.. Y. RICHARDS.
City Clerk. 6-z5; 6-l
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SITUATION WANTED

SITUATION WANTED by young
man in garage, just finished practical
auto mechanic school. Write ?. @. box
Ar. Hammond. o-zU-It
POSITIO& WANTED-By man with a
6-24-3
POSITION WANTED@As cashier.
switchboard operator or general Of
fee work. high school ~educatton, best
k-25-2
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FOR SALE = MISCELLANEOUS.

Lansing 34-N2-
FOR S-ALE-Restaurant 7S4 Calumet
avenue. good business, reason for sell
Ting, other interests. 5-23-ead
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

Spiritual meetings every Sunday at II
A. NJ. Test meetings every Thursday
evening at s o'clock. $50 State Line
Street. Everybody welcome.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

AGENTs-Large "REMINISCENCES wants
agents 10 sell hosiery. underwear,
shirts. dresses. skirts, waists. shoes,
clothing. etc Write for free samples,
Madison Mills, SOB Broadway, New
York. SILL
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25
STANDBY STEAMER

Touring Demonstration. Current model,
Reasonable. Demonstration by APP
pointment after 6 p. m: Chas. W. Van
Sickle. % Plummer avenue. tel PA.
Hammond. Ind. Sedan is not for sale.
5-1S-30
FOR SALE-Chandler Chummy Road
ster. newly painted, call Hammond
2eS5. 5-23-3
SPECIAL Alto BARGAINS passeu-
ger 1929 Paige GlenbrOOk model. -four
new tires, -FOUR extras. spotlight and
bumper. Perfect mechanical condition
Phone 3054 for demonstration Ham
mond. 5-23-3
FOR SABE-Lexington Thoroughbred,
1921 model, run less than 5000 miles.
Horse Shoe Cord Tires. 2 extras, all
ike new, rehnished, ook and rum like
new. Wonderful bargain, cash o. on
terms; 49S Holman street. Tr Z City
Motor Sales Co. Hammond. 5-23-3
FOR SALE OR TRADE-1920 Dodge
truck. screened sides. like new: also
Ford light delivery truck, Anderson.
f1I9 Barring avenue. phone S85-R East
Chicago. 5-33-3
FOR SALE-Model D-44 Buick Road
ster. in good condition; 797 Walter
street. Hammond. Flat b, 5-23-3
IF YOU WANT TO SELL your Touring
Car on reasonable monthly payments
apply NIX Times. 5-24-a
FOR sALE-One Ton Ford Truck. used
only one month; for sale cheap; 81
Grover street. phone Hammond 2324
o-24-5
FOR sALE-oldsmobile SIX. must be
sold this week; 1924 Fir street, Ind
Harbor. $3.50
FOR SALE-1921 Baby Overland. 5
East Chicago, phone 307-M. 5-24-2
FOR SALE-Coupe and touring car
prices right; Auto Custom Paint Shop
BOP State street. Hammond. 5-24-8
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

ATTENTION TRUCK OWNERS - Our
stock Of repair parts. cover most any
make Of truck; Betz Motor Truck Co,
A-2O-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25
BOILING AUTO SALES
Dodge Brothers and Cadillac
Motor Cars.
Phone Hammond 266

5000 mile Guarantee. SU&3 -, Sl0-Upf
31x4. S23: 32X4. $25. 33N4. S25; 33x4 Il.
S28: 34x4, S27. Also Fabrics 80 per
cent. off. second floor; Betz Motor Truck
Bldg, 400 Holman street. Hammond.
5-24-3
USED CAR BARGATNS
One Overland Roadster, hrst-class
condition. $500.
one Detroit Touring Car, 5 good tires
runs like new, 500.
One Dixie Flyer. good condition. $3.50.
one Overland 90 Sedan, like new 500.
One Dodge Touring, overhauled and
in frst-class condition. $500.
One new Odds s, $1,000.
one Paige Roadster, $500.
One 1920 Oakland Coupe. guaranteed,
for $500.
one s passenger Studebaker, first
class condition $3.50.
one Franklin Roadster $500.
One Chevrolet Sedan $3.50.
one Ford 5 passenger touring $3.50.
one 1920 Ford Roadster, new, $3.50
One Ford Ton Truck, $500.
one Ford Ton Truck for $3.50.
one Hudson Sedan $500.
one REQ Touring. $3.50.
We now nave garage service. open
all evenings Can handle wrecks OF
kind. -ow-ins $500 and up
We are open evenings until 2 n. m.
These cars have been reprinted and
thoroughly overhauled. Your old car
in trade and time payments This
place is under new management
HAMMOND AUTO PAINT x TOP co,
4S0 Holman street. Hammond 5-24-5
FOR SALE-Ford Sedan, late 1920 mod
Fl. call Atlas apartment. I'D, East
chicago. o-@9-S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25
CYLINDER AND ROTARY

WAAN Id.
BY Curtis Publishing Company. Ladies'
Home Journal. Saturday Evening Post,
Country Gentleman, Philadelphia Penna.
Forty-etght hours per week at wages
ranging from fifty TO hfty-eight dollars
per week with 1--WE dollars additional for
night work. Only first class workmen
Will be considered. Apply by special
delivery letter 10 Earl b Morgan. man
Rger of employment Cults Publishing
Company, Sixth and SAMSON streets,
Philadelphia. Penn. BE sure to give eX-
perience in detail and at least two ref
~erences. one on workmanship and one on
character.
CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
A D. Kissing. 6-25-5
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

FOUND-Black and tan Fox Hound;
Owner can have same by Identifying
and paying expenses: Joe Kella. a53
Morton avenue. Hammond. o-24-3
FOUND-Shepherd Dog last Friday;
Owner all 1888 kennedy avenue,
Mike Muszynths, East Chicago. Ind.
5-24-3
FOTND-One Bay Mare, weight about
1900; white strip on forehead: simon
Mundo. 1925 Columbia avenue, phone
Hammond 2076. 5-z5-2
LOST-Card case, Army discharge,
Citizens papers: return to Alexander
Gadfe. SiIver's JeweIry Store. receive
q reward 5-25-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

We have several late model cars that
need some slight mechanical attention.
bur are in running order, that we viii
sell for SIS and up. We are too busy
to do the work ourself so We viii make
allowances in price TO purchaser to have
the work done. call and see these cars
at once. We are going to clean up this
week. regardless Of prices.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25
THIS r
Chas. Friedrich Co.
416 Hammond Bldg.

PhOnes-2865, 1856, 2997.
Six room frame cottage.
30 foot, corner Carroll and
Walter street. Hot water
gas, electric lights, all new
modern fixtures. One larg,
room, kitchen and pantry in
high basement. Screened in
porch front and back. Large
roomy attic. This house was
built by owner for his own
home. Moved to California
and must sett at once. Price
$4,000. Terms. Act quick.
this ad will appear only
once. 6-25-l
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

Storage Batteries charged,
rented and repaired. The
S. & M. Battery Service,
318 Fayette St, Hammond,
phone 2655. ASST
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25
PROSPECT PARK

The Ideal Home site for the average
man The rich black soil affords on
p~ortunity for a fine garden, fruit trees,
system provides purest water at all
times. Telephone and electricity. eN-
cellent bus service to and from down
town district and only a few minutes
walk to street cars. Three blocks to
school. Streets paved. no assessments.
a number of lots already sold and sew
eral fine homes will be built this sum
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

WANTED TO BUY-Co-operative Soci-
ETY. Of America Membership: Address
Mr.. Buyer. S2l Harris Trust Bldg, tel.
Randolph 1852. 5-23-3
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT-6 room fat. located at
I705-07 1S5th street, Indians Harbor,
Phone Hammond 116- 5-23-tf
FOR RENT-2 flats, one Of s and one
Of 9 rooms; 1886 Beech street. Ind
Harbor. 800
q RE%T-6 room Bungalow on Har-
rison street. s45; phone Hammond
FOR RFNT-Upper fat. furnace. all
modern, Is Carroll street. call even
sngs between Z and 2 5-25-l
FOR RENT-Large garage. S54 Calu-
met avenue. phone Hammond 98S
FOR SALES room Bungalow and a
garage for nine machines; Williams
and FOrsythe. phone Hammond 297S.
5-25-S
avenue. Hammond, phone $685.. 5-25-4
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

WANTED-1st class Boy
City locomotive crane OPP
orator. Apply at once. Mas
ter Mechanic, Interstate.
Iron and Steel, East Chi
cagO. 0-24--2
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WANIEDAMALE HELP

WANTED-Men to know that meals
STIFF
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BOHLNG'S
BARGAINS

Dodge Brothers Roadster. late model
excellent mechanical condition. equip
ment includes Bumper, Special Roadster
zap. and Moto-meter, Seat Covers, extra
tire. tube and tire cover Was $500.
now S775.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

WANTED-An experienced Automobile
salesman; nome others need apply;
oNeil Auto Sales. S51 Calumet avenue.
Hammond. 6-24-2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25
REAL ESTATE RARCAINs

FOR SALE-6 room house, bed rooms
hard wood floors. bath. electric and
gas Fine lawn and garden. Up-to-
date chicken yard. 37ie IT. lot. Very
reasonable. Easy terms. 4l3 Pine st,
Hammond. 49,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

ADVERTISEMENTS ACCEPTED BY,
HAMMOND-Tmes Ohoe. Hammond BIds. Phone
3iW. (. S Bourne Drag Store. Us Calumet Ave-
Phone $685..
WHIING-Whitns News Co. 524 ileth St.. Phsas
l35W.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

selling Forkola house TO house
make $50 to SIS weekly. Write Ba-
Co, Elmira. Y. Y. 6-1S-S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

Maxwell Touring. Less than five
months old and run only a few hundred
miles. This car sold for S1140. Our
price, now for this week only $3.50.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25
MISCELLANEOUS

PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING
Prices Reasonable
Carl Vermett. phone 14z9 Hammond.
Ie-21-3Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25
LOST AND FOUND

FOUND-A place 10 eat at the Hotel
Carleton, Hammond. soc meals
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25
HAMMOND, WHITING
AND EAST CHICAGO
RAILWAY

mnmwoAa 20 sSrd street aMA ms,nxs
Pax AVsRRA-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

Dodge Brothers Sedan-Here IS a very
EXCEPTIONAL buy. in q used closed car
hat has been completely ~overhauled in
our shop. Having been painted and re-
finished inside with seat covers. This
car presents the appearance Of new and
s. specially low priced for this week on
ly. $4,000.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25
FOR SALE-MOTORCYCLES
WANTED TO BUT

WANTED TO BUYS or 4 room house
about $1,000: Address B-443, care OF
Times. Hammond 5-25-1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

FOR SALE-My flat build
ings at 364-366 Sibley St
Henry Huber, 81 Warren St
Hammond, Ind. '-2'-S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

WALL PAPER CLEANING-Wal and
wood work washing: estimates given;
phone Hammond 1O91-M. 5-16-6
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

Ford Panel Truck. good mechanical
condition. price $3.50.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

Beginners or advanced pupils. VIII
call at homes out OF town; Geo. G.
Green. phone East Chicago 10Il: 1886
Forsythe avenue. East Chicago, Ind.
5-Ig-3
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

Chevrolet Model 400 Touring. Brand
new. never been run. sold for 1918. Our
price now 500.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

FOR SALE-Choice country home. good
buildings. good for chicken r~aisers,
80 miles from Chica go; Ideal location.
Bargain for good sale. Ed. Austgcn.
R. F. d. Crown Point. Ind. 5-25-3
FOR SALE-New 5 room house with
bath and full basement for quick sale
$500; located at $50 Tennary Place:
Write to owner: John Vincent. 1913
North Francisco avenue, Chicago. IN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

Model "a Oakland six: Needs some at
Very low priced at $415.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-05-25

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. with s5500 for a
largo garage. near the four corners,
For particulars inquire OF the manager
Hotel Carleton, Hammond. 5-21-5
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WANTED-An experienced auto me-
chanic. ref. required; ONeil Auto
Sales sol Calumet venue Hammond.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11

comfort whatever because we raised
mosquitoes by the millions.
I'VE had gasoline lights and later
on gas lights. The gas ones were
much better. There was no pas
senger or vehicle bridge to get to
Davenport, only the railroad
bridges. After o'clock you could
not get across and had to stay in
Dapenport all night or get a boat to
bring you back. On one occasion
we had two friends who wanted to
go to a dance in Davenport. Ev-
erything went of all right until we
got to the other side and our boat
got pinched between two cakes of
ice. One cake broke loose and we
arrived on the other side safely, We
looked at each other. shook hands
and thanked the Lord.
Only Sunday Was ~Biue.-
I'm 1S7o~they built a bridge and
Rock Island was connected with
Davenport. Later on the water
works was built. In II or rs
Doctor Gait was mayor of the city.
The saloons were closed and there
was no place to go on Sunday aft
ernoons. We took a walk up Fifth
avenue to Twenty-fourth street ard
up the alley north where Huber had
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. John Lauermann of
2200 Sixth avenue, residents of
Rock Island for half a century, are
to celebrate their golden wedding
anniversary which falls on Monday,
with open house on Sunday after
noon, when they will receive their
friends between the hours of and
5 o'clock. This will be followed by
a family dinner Sunday evening at
the residence.
Miss Carolina Groeninger of, Chi
cago and John Lauermann were
married in Chicago on Aug. Is, 1871.
The bride was born in Germany,
Oct. rs, 184S, and came to this
country to the home of a brother in
Chicago, shortly before her mar
riage to Mr.. Lauermann who was
also born in Germany on Sept. 6,
1845, came to America a few years
preceding his bride and secured a
home in this county, in Rock Is
land.
Rock Island has been the home
city of the family since. In 1876 the
present residence at 1900 Sixth ave-
nue., was built Mr.. Lauermann had
a cooper shop for 80 years, but re-
tired some years ago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
| JUMP FROM BED
| IN MORNING AND
DRINK HOT WATER
Tells Why Everyone Snouia
Drink Hot Water Each morn.
ing Before Break
fast.

To see the healthy bloom in your
face. to see your skin get clearer
and clearer. to wake up without
headache, backache, coated. Ions NC
or a nasty breath, in fact TO lee'
YOUR best, day in and day OUT JUS
trv inside bathing every morning
for a week.
BEFORE breakfast ch--day drink
. glass of real hot water with a
taasnooufuI OF limestone phosphate
IN II as a harmless means OF WASH
ins from the stomach, liver, KID
US and bowels the previous Gay
;nd;gestible waste, sour pie anu
towns. thus cleansing, sweeIenIne
"a nurifying the entire allmeneAry
anal before putting more poou
80 the stomach. The acton o.
hot water and limestone phospnate
an emptv stomach is wonderful,
- invixorating. 1t cleans out al,
y sonr concentrations. gases ano
nc and gives one a fine appe-
tite for breakfast ,,.o,s
A quarter pound OF Il mes u,
nhosphate will cost very ht'Ie q
the drug store. but is sumGleh' -
demonstrate that those WV a.
snhiect to constipation, blilous a..
,acks acid stomach, rneuIlalit
tw;ngas or whose skin is sallo" "
naiIid that one week OF inslut
batbinp will have them looking ano
feeling better every day'-tAo'eA
tisementl
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11

his brewery. We went inside, saw
the foreman and to get a good drink
Even we did not have good drinking
water and had to go two blocks for
n bucket.
This is q. true story of Rock Is
land 80 years ago. The people to-
day have all the modern con-
veniences of waterpower. gas
stoves. electric lights. heating
plants, street cars, automobiles, BIZ
cycles, motorcycles. picture thea
tres and other amusements while
the only picture show theatre we
had was the Harper house 1t was
rather expensive as they charged
so, IS cents and 81.
Some Prices Of These Days.
Regarding the clothes, we had
to get everything made 70 measure
as they did not have any clothes,
shoes or shirts in the stores. A suit
of clothes cost $40. $40 to SIS for
Sunday boots and IS to SO for ev-
, eryday ones. White shirts were
$3.50 and So The best labor wages
were 81 rs and $3.50 day. We did
not have steady work, extra pay Or
vacations. l was let on two months
] OF each year without pay
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11

were talking. Paul went knee-deep
into the mud with a crash l helped
him up again, but what a sight he
was. I went around the square and
south of it a coal wagon was stuck
in the mud. II had been there four
or FIVE days.
in 1859 in the spring when the
dam in Milan broke. I was rooming
at Fourth avenue and Seventeenth
street On Saturday evening we
went to town and when we returned
home at 10 O'Clock we could not get
in the house because of the food.
The next morning we took a piece
OF the walk and an s-foot stick and
went across the street where Mauck-
er's barn is now. But when we got
half block away our stick was too
short and we could see houses in
the slough with only part OF the
roofs visible.
when we were married In 1871,
we lived In two upstairs rooms. We
had to carry the water and coal up
and the ashes and waste down
When we got short of water we
would get a barrel OF water from
the river and take it inside of the
house. In summer time we had nc
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lichtweis of
Peoria are to be out-of-town guests
ming. Mr.. Lichtweis is a nephew of
ming. Mr.. Litchtweis is a nephew of
the couple.
Viewing a half century of married
life, nearly all of which was spent
in Rock Island, Mr. Lauermann re-
called instances of early days in
this city.
81 have been a citisen of Rock Is
land for AZ years and came here in
1868 when Rock Island was a little
town." he said. II arrived on the
Rock Island line in the morning and
stayed at the New York house on
the corner of Second avenue and
Twentieth street Inquiring for my
new location 1 went around Spencer
square. which then was not passa-
BILE. There was a big ditch full of
filthy water in the middle where the
frogs sang their daily songs. There
was no walk on the inside of the
square.
ST met a friend, Paul Redig, one
Sunday morning. We were stroll
ing along Second avenue, stepping
up and stepping down. While we
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-11
CALENDAR

TODAY
Alert Circle. Kings Daughters. meet at
farks camp on Rock River.
Jolly Nine club with Mrs Carl Well
mtg. 343 Eighth street. Moline.
Dinner dance At Rock Island Arsenal
Golf club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert G. LohmiIler of
Davenporf give evening party for Miss
Outnr1e and Walter NJ aehr.
Daughters of Norway meet with Ars.
"a WAgerz. 2216 Third avenue. Moline
FRIDAY.
Mrs. Harvey X. Stevens of Camp Nc
Cletian entertains for Miss Guthrie
TIL club gives dinner at Watch Tower
Tor Miss Bcda Carlson
MONDAY.
Barbara Frietchie tent No. 81. SEWING
circle meets with Mrs. E. A. zeigler, 1914
Thirteenth avenue.
TUESDAY.
Miss Mabel ArneIl of 1904 Seventh ave
nue. entertains for Miss Beulah Rood OF
Moline.