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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
CENESEO CITY
COUNCIL MEETS
Only Routine Business Disposed, of
at Regular Session; Franchise
Matter Held Up.
fSpecial Carrespondence. !

Geneseo. ILL.,, Sept 15.-The reg
ular monthly session of the city
council was held Tuesday evening
at the city building. Mayor Davis
presided with all aldermen pres
ent.
The session was very quiet and
little business out of routine mat
tiers were considered. The reports
of officers were heard and the US
ual monthly grist OF bills were
passed upon and ordered paid.
William Schuettler, local man
ager of the Illinois Utilities com
pany, was present and was re-
lights in the city lighted somewhat
earlier than the regular schedule
of lighting hours calls for.
A committee of Mesdames J. E.
West and Arthur Parsons, repre-
senting the Ladies Auxiliary 10
Shearer Post of the American Lee
gion, and Henry Taube of the Lee
gion appeared before the city coul:-
ell and requested the use of the city
park for Sept. so and Oct. 1. These
organizations will give a Country
Fair" on those dates. Their re
quest was granted.
The attention of the city council
was called to the depth Of the
sewers along lakewood avenue.
south from Main street Alderman
ROhweder reported that several
property owners feared that de
spite the levels which had been
run ascertaining the depth of the
present sewers. it would be advis-
able to definitely establish these
levels before the paving of South
lakewood was commenced. The
plans to pave lakewood avenue and
Main street to meet the hard road
system are being given the earnest
of the board of local i'm
Mayor Davis stated
that nothing definite had been
commission relative to state aid
within the city limits
The matter of further considera-
ton of the franchise and contract
with the Illinois Northern Utilities
was deferred for future
consideration. Mayor Davis stated
that he had returned to the city
last Monday evening and had not !
had opportunity to consider the
correspondence on this question
which had accumulated during his I
absence from the city on a vacation |
trip. A special meeting fof the city /
council to meet representative of .
the lighting company may be called
within the next ten days or two
" eeks.
Following this discussion the
meeting adjourned.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
FLYER
ADDS ATTRACTION
TO MERCER FAIR
Especial to The Argus.

Aledo. Sept. ia special and
unlocked for attraction at the fair
grounds is an aviator and an air
ship. The flyer is R. H. Bloxham.
manager of the TTi-City Aerial
company. and the plane is one used
in the famous Sioux City flying cir
Gus. Blo%ham arrived on the
grounds yesterday and has taken
passengers for flights.
Those who saw the plane at close
range thought 1t was one sent by
the Chicago Tribune, as that name
is painted on the body. However.
Mr.. BloXham explained that the
plane is his property and was only
leased by the Tribune for a time.
Miss Man garet Petrie, daughter
OF f. c. Petrie, secretary of the
fair, was the first passenger taken
up by BloXham Miss Petrie ex-
perienced her first ride and declar-
ed upon reaching earth again that
she would like to be an aviator.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
GEORGE SMITH OF
GENESEO TO HOLD
BIG APPLE SALE
lspecial Correspondencel.

Geneseo, Ill, Sept 15.--George l..
Smith, of the Midwest Landscape
and Orchard Service of this city,
will hold an apple sale beginning
September 20 to October 10. This
sale will be held two doors south
of the postoffice.
MIR. Smith, or Les" as he is bet
ter. known to his friends in this
vicinity, will have in stock about
5000 bushels of apples. They may
be purchased in basket or bulk.
These apples are grown on the var
ious orchard plots which he has
cultivated in this section and are
in exceptionally good condition. All
orchards have been fortified and
sprayed and all of the varitiCs
which thrive in this territory will
be bn sale.
Mr.. Smith will have, installed a
power sorter and grader, which
will sort out three grades, known
as No. /, No. and Illinois Com
mercial It is the only grader of
this type in use in northern Illi-
nois
The success which has attended
Mr. Smiths efforts in renewing Iha
orchards of northern Illinois has
brought him praise from the auth
critics of the University of Illinois
and other institutions It is con-
coded that he has the only success
full COMMERCIAL orchards in the
state this year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
FIVE HELD ON
LIQUOR CHARGE
Quartet in New Boston Taken for
BOotlegging; Rock Island
Negro Held.

Aledo, Ill, Sept. 15.-Five men
are awaiting hearing in Mercer
county courts on charges of boot
logging as result of activities of
the heriff's forces yesterday and
this morning.
-Four of them are from New BOs-
ton-Roy Doak. Joe Euchs. NJ. b.
Turner and Clyde Bogas- They
were arrested in New Boston by
Sheriff Fleming yesterday after
noon. Bonds have not been ar
ranged.
A. c. Williams, negro, who
claims to be from Rock Island, was
arrested at O'Clock this morning
on the fair grounds by Policeman
George Reed. Williams had three
gallons of liquor in his possession,
the policeman asserted.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
MORRISON man
SWINDLED FOR
$500 IN WOOL
Especial Correspondence

G
Sterling, Ill, Sept. 15.-Fred Bes-
wick, a farmer of near Morrison,
was swindled out of 100 pounds of
wool valued at about $500, and an
attempt was made to victimize the
Phelps meat market of that city
out of some hides to the extennt of
$50 on Monday when a stranger
giving the name of J. Winner and
claiming to represent a Chicago
firm, gave worthless checks in the
purchase of the wool and hides.
The purchase of the wool and
hides was made on Monday after
noon and the checks given in pay
ment for them after the banks had
closed for the day. Jack Braetz, a
Morrison truck driver, was EN-
ployed to transport the wool over
land to- Chicago, starting with the
wool that night. The hides were
placed in storage house and ar
rangements were to be made later
for them to be hauled to Chicago.
Yesterday morning Alex Phelps of
the meat market became suspicious
oil the stranger and telegraphed 70
the Chicago bank on which the
checks had been given and the bank
knew of no men by that name.
This morning a truck arrived in
Morrison to get the hides for trans-
portation to Chicago. but possession
OF them was denied the driver. The
driver stated that he had only been
employed 10 haul the hides and
knew nothing concerning the man
who had given him the instructions
to get them. He informed the Off
Gals where he was supposed TO de
liver the hides and this morning
two Morrison men went to Chicago
to make an investigation and see if
any trace Of the wool could be
found.
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NURSE RETURNS TO
TRAINING COURSE
Especial Correspondence.l p

Geneseo, Ill, Sept 15.-Miss
Katherine Collins. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Dennis Collins. returned
to Chicago last Monday She is
taking nurses training course at
ST. Francis hospital in that city.
Miss Collins was a member of the
graduating class of the township
high school of 1920. During the
past year she was engaged in teach
ing a nearby rural school.
Her brother, John Collins, who,
was seriously injured a few weeks
ago in an accifent when he rode a
bicycle into an automobile at the
rear of the city building, is max
ing satisfactory gains in his recOv-
cry. He suffered a relapse about
ten days ago. but is again enabled
to walk about
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NOT YET TWELVE
YEARS OLD AND
CHAMP GAMER
Especial to The Argus.D

Aledo, Sept 15.-Mary wicker
Of Presumption township, not quite
y years old. is Mercer county's
champion Gamer. Mary won first
place in the county contest yester-
gay with So quarts of fruit AMI
vegetables which she canned dur
ing the summer. She will get a
trip to the International Livestock
show at Chicago as a reward. Miss
Susannah Clark is the leader of
the club of which Mary is a mem
ber.- Miss Eleanor Howe of the
University of Illinois. who judged
the exhibits. stated that the records
kept by the little girl were espe-
Cially good.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
REYNOLDS

Mrs. Lou Huber and G. V. Petit
and family were among Rock Is,
land visitors Monday.
Mrs. Thomas Johnston was in
Rock Island Tuesday.
Ray c. Morgan and family. Miss
Majorie Houston and I.etamore
McEntire attended the Aledo fair
Wednesday
Mrs. Harry Millett visited over
tuesday evening with her daugh-
Ter, Mrs. Charles Morse, near Aledo.
Mrs. Margaret McAdam Carlson
and daughter Betty of EIkhorn
Wis, are visiting at Frank NC
Adams home.
Mrs. James McCaw was in Rock
Island Tuesday.
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
SOCIETY TO GIVE
SOCIAL ON FRIDAY
AT COAL VALLEY
Especial Correspondence

Coal Valley, Ill, Sept. ia va
cation sociable is to be featured
Friday evening on the Presbyterian
church grounds under the auspices
of the Christian Endeavor society.
A program will be carried out at
which those who have taken a va
cation trip this summer are to give
a biography of their trip, which
will be interspersed with songs and
music. Hamburger sandwiches. cof-
Zee, cake, ice cream and candy will
be sold on the grounds.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
HENRY COUNTY
ODD FELLOWS
MEET AT ALPHA
Interesting Program Given at Meet
ing of 0rder-COunty Officers
Are Installed.
Especial Correspondence

Alpha, Ill, Sept. 15.-The Henry
County Association of /. o. o. F..
met with the Alpha lodge Tuesday
evening. The meeting was called
to order and a short business ses-
sion held at the lodge rooms. The
large crowd then marched TO the
Baptist church where a public in
stallation of country officers and d
program were given. The officers
are as follows; past president, r.
]. Forgy of woodruff; president,
R. IL. Jones, Alpha; secretary, Mr..
Teagarden, Galva. The program
given included music, children's or
chestra; song. America. by the
audience; address, Rev. James r
Shanks; reading, odd Fellowship"
Mrs. Elton Mclaughlin; music,
choir: address, Rev. Hardcastle OF
Kewanee: music, orchestra; adj
dress, J. W. Ferris of Abingdon.
After the program was given the
company went back to the lodge
rooms where the local Rebekah or
der served a lunch of sandwiches.
ice cream, cake and coffee. There
were visitors from Kewanee, Gene
SEQ, Galva, Orion, Cambridge and
Woodruff.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
JAMES HOTTIE OF
SEATON MARRIED
MONMOUTH GIRL
Especial to The Argus. }

Aledo, Sept. 15.-The marriage of
James Hottie, Jr., of sSeaton and
Miss Margaret Laird of Monmouth
occurred yesterday at 1870 o'clock
at the First Methodist parsonage
in Monmouth Rev. w. H CRANE
of the Monmouth Methodist church.
performed the service. The attend
ants were Miss nellie Porter and
George F. Smith. both of Mon
mouth. Mrs. Hottie is the only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Laird of Monmouth. Mr.. Hottie is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. James f.
Hottie He is well known in Mer-
Ger county. The young couple will
reside on a farm near Little York.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
BALL
TOURNEY is OFF
Especial Correspondence. !

Geneseo, Ill. Sept. 15.-The base
ball tournament which was sched-
uled to be held at Atkinson begin
ming next Sunday has been definite
ly cancelled. 1t was presumed chat
Cambridge was to be the fourth
team to participate, in addition to
Genneseo, Annawan and Atkinson.
With the Henry county fair at CaIl-
bridge next week it was impossible
for that town to play in the tourna-
ment at Atkinson. Eddie CatouT,
who is in charge of affairs there,
has been unable to fill in with the
fourth team, so the tourney was
called off.
Manager Hillmer of the local
American Legion team has booked
Il game with the Moline Forresters
to be played here next Sunday
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
MILAN PACKING
HOUSE TO OPEN
Especial Correspondence.

Milan. H., Sept. 15.-The Milan
packing house which has been
closed for several months, owing
TO a change of ownership, will open
in about two weeks under the name
of NJ. R. Thackaberry- 4 new
building 40X16 feet two stories in
height is being completed now to
take care of the -tankage
r J. Theibert of Cleveland, Ohio,
will be business manager, while ".
T. Depugh of Akron, Ohio, will
have charge OF the killing. At
first only hogs will be handled but
as soon as possible they will also
kill beef.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
HEREFORD WINS
FIRST IN BABY
BEEF CONTEST
Especial to The Argus }

Aledo, Sept. 15.-Willett Downey
of Mercer township won first in the
baby beef contest at the Mercer
county fair. He will receive a trip
TO the International stock show and
a watch valued at SIS for pre-
miums. Other winners in the con-
test were:
Second-Julia Conway, Perryton,
Hereford, $40.
Third-Porter Downey, Mercer,
Hereford, SIS.
Fourth = Harry Smith. Ohio
Grove, Hereford, $40.
Third-Martin Conway, Hereford.
Perryton, IS.
Sixth-Lamoine Duncan, Here
ford, Abingdon, SIS.
Seventh-Forrest Kindlesperger.
Angus, Ohio Grove, 81.
Eighth-Richard Duncan, Here
ford, Ohio Grove, So.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15

Aledo Personals
(Special to The Argus


Aledo, Sept 15.-Miss Vesta Du-
vail of Aledo left today for Urbana,
where she will enroll as student
at the University of Illinois. Her
brother, Ben left last Sunday for
the university.
Harry Studor, who has been
spending several weeks in Kansas
City and various other points, ar
rived in Aledo yesterday.
Ned Hawks and Lester Fitch of
Galva are in Aledo attending the
Mercer county fair.
Fred n. Setterdahl of Rock Is
land was a visitor in Aledo today.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A Clark of Sher-
rard, who are both superintendent
at the county fair, are spending
the week in Aledo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
FARM BUREAU TENT
OFFERS FREE SHOW
TO ALL VISITORS
Special to The Argus ]

Aledo, Sept 15.-Dr. r. D. Col
quette, an expert on cooperative
grain marketing. gave three lee
lures today at the farm bureau
tent at the fair grounds. One was
given at $50 this morning and the
ether two this afternoon. Between
the lectures free movies were
shown.
The bureau tent is among the
most interesting at the fair. An
exhibit explaining the plan of the
United States Grain Growers asso-
citation is attracting much atten-
ton. Part of this exhibit was at
the state fair. Maps OF Illinois and
the United States have been pro-
duced with growing grain. There is
also a display of apples from the
demonstration orchard used this
summer by the farm bureau.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
LITTLE THUREN GIRL,
BAPTIZED IN CHURCH
Especial Correspondence

West Sherrard, ILL.,. Sept. IS
Baptism was administered to little
Mildred Helen Thuren. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Thuren. Sun
day afternoon, at the home of her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. A.
Thuren of Sherrard, by Rev. Mr..
Benahder of Swedona Those who
witnessed the baptism services
were Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. 1Thuren
and Miss Anna Thuren, Mr.. and
Mrs. Vaner Larson and Milton, Mrs.
Sherman Thuren and son Dale,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Thuren and Mrs,
Benander and three children.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
TAYLOR RIDGE AID
MEET ON THURSDAY
Especial Correspondence. !

Taylor Ridge, Ill, Sept. 15.-Tbe
Ladies Aid society of the Method
list church here will hold their
monthly meeting on THURSDAY.
Sept. %, at the home of Mrs. Fred
S. Miller, with Mrs. Elmer Patter-
son, Mrs. 0. c. Bateman, Mrs. Rob
ert Miller and Mrs. August Hart
man as hostesses. Dinner will be
served at noon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
| he Truth About
Eczema and Piles

thousands and thousands of neonls eau.
PETERSON of Buffalo, are lesrninr 800
$50 $50 mat one 50 cent box of PetersoD' =
eminent viii abolish eczema and names
pies, ana the grateful letters / r,-TSe;x-a
ever day are worth more to me tha1
I had eczema for nanv v.,-s
head and could not &c. anything N my
tne agony. saw your al and got on
ooN and owe you many thanks for an
COCO IL mas done me- The->, :s-1'- hIo,aS
on my head now and I couldn't he,n ~,
thank peterson. for the cure is great"
Miss Mary Hill. 420 Third Avenue psf
burg. Pa.
have had itching piles for Is vo.-s
and Peterson's is the only ointment th.t
relieves me. besides the piles seem IN bavs
gone A B. Ringer. 1877 Washington
Avenue. Racine Wis WI
Use Peterson's Ointment for old sona.
salt rheum. chatting. and all skin diseasas
Druggists recommend it. Mail orders 6Tled
N Y.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
E. L. BRYANT OFJOY
rs SERIOUSLY ILL
Especial Corresmonderoa,

Joy, Ill, Sept. 15.-E. L. BRYANT
who was taken to the hospital in
Galesburg Sunday evening, is still
in serious condition. The doc
tors found his appendix had brok-
en- and gangrene had set in. He
was accompanied by his wife, DR..
Haley, Mr. and Mrs. c. C. Belt and
Mrs. Charles Shoppa.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
Grid SCHEDULE
AT SHEFFIELD
IS ANNOUNCED
Meet Bradford at Sheffield Sept 30
Coach Anselm Has Squad
Praoticing Daily.
Especial Correspondence. J

Sheffield. Ill, Sept. 15.-The high
school football team, under the SUI
peryision of Coach Anselm, is prac-
ticing Gaily and the squad is fast
rounding into shape for the initial
tilt of the season with Bradford at
Sheffield on Sept. 80 The follow
ing schedule has been arranged by
the management:
Sept. 30-Brddford at Sheffield.
Oct. Sheffield at Walnut.
Oct. 14-Sheffield at ManIius.
Oct. 21-Ohio at Sheffield.
Nov. Bureau at Sheffield.
Nov. 11-Sheffield at Buda.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
STERLING PARK Is
BEING ENCLOSED
Especial Correspondence.

Sterling, Ill, Sept. 15.-Work on
the erection of the steel fence
which will enclose the new ball
park which will be built just east
of this city will start in a few days.
1t is expected that as much work
as possible will be done this fall
and the new ball park be in readi-
ness for games early next spring.
When completed it will be one of
the finest parks in northern Hi
nois.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
ERIE METHODIST
CHURCH DECORATED
Especial Correspondence

Erie, III, Sept. 15.-The re-deccr-
atng of the Erie Methodist church
walls has been completed and the
seats are being newly vanished.
The work has been DELAYED on &C
count of waiting for flooring. which
will be laid in the main room and
on the rostrum. For the present
meetings will be held in the base
ment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
MILAN LADIES AID
TO BE BENEFITED
BY BAKERY SALE
Especial Correspondence.

Milan. Ill, Sept. 15.-Mrs. Mamie
Hancs will hold a bakery sale Sat
urday, Sept. "a, at the Gamble shoe
store The proceeds of the sale will
be given to the Ladies Aid society
to apply on the debt Of the Presby-
terian church. Mrs. Hanes viii be
assisted by Mrs. Thomas white.
and the ladies are also planning on
serving coffee and sandwiches dur
ing the day and evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
TO REDUCE DANGER
GUS vARICOSE VEINS

People who have swollen veins or
lunches should not wait until they reach
the bursting point, which means much SUI
tC-ins and loss of time. but should az
once secure from any reliable druggist a
two-ounce original bottle of INCOMES En-
eraid on tfuu strength.
Ry using this powerful, yet harmless
eermlcisie treatment Improvement Is no.
ticed IN = few days and by its regular
use swollen veins viii return to their
normal size. and sufferers viii cease to
worry Moone's Emerald Oil treatment is
used by physicians and in hospitals and
Is guaranteed to accomplish results or
money returned.
IL reduces all kinds of enlarged glands
golfers and wens and is used exclusively in
many large factories as an unfaiIinE first
AID TO the injured antiseptic. Generous
sample on receipt of Is cents. silver or
stamps. International Laboratories Ro-
chester. n Y. Your druggist or Beng
stons Drug Store can supply YOU. fAa-
yertisementJ.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
COAL VALLEY TO
PLAY EDGINGTON
Especial CORRESPONDENTS, !

Coal Valley, H., Sept. I5.-CoaI
Valley is to cross bats with the
Edgington nine Sunday on the for
mer's field. The home lads are
again out for revenge, as early in
the season they were defeated nv
the Edgington team.
Coal Valley lost a close game
on last sunday to Colona, the score
at the finish being to l. A good
last game is expected Sunday,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
VERA ROBINSON
CONTEST WINNER
FOR FAIR QUEEN
Especial to The Argus

Aledo, Sept. 15.-Miss Vera Rob-
insOn viii be queen of the North
Henderson fair which will be held
Sept. 90. The contest for this
honor ended Tuesday night with
Miss Robinson leading 2,S13 votes
cast in her favor. Miss Robinson
will also receive $50 in gold. Sec
ond in the contest was Miss Lillian
LOCUST, who received 1929 votes.
Miss Ella Swanson placed third
with 1887 votes. There were 6.561
votes cast in the contest.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
ANNAWAN GIRL is
WE'D AT CAMBRIDGE

: Especial CORRESPONDENCE
Annawan, ILL.,, Sept. I5.-Miss
Marjorie McLennan, granddaughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Streicher
of Annawan, and c. A. Hentzelman,
son of Mrs. c. A. Heber of Mineral.
were united in marriage by Judge
Telleen at Cambridge Monday Miss
Edna Floyd of Geneseo acted as
bridesmaid and Harold Rogers of
Thomas. Ill. acted as best man.
The bride wore pink organdie
with a white picture hat. The
bridesmaid was dressed in a frock
of white satin.
The young couple will reside at
the brides home for the present.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
ALPHA VETERANS AT
REUNION OF 18TH
Especial Correspondence, J

Alpha, Ill, Sept. 15.-Among
those from Alpha who attended the
reunion of the 10TH Volunteer In
fantry held in Cambridge Tuesday
were: ]. A. Widney, J. F. Cox, Mrs.
NJ. J. Stitt and son and, daughter,
Harry and Lucia, William Timber
lake and w. r. Tracy, Sr.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
FOOTBALL MEN OF
STERLING ARE OUT
Especial Correspondence !

Sterling, Ill, Sept. 15.-Practice
work OF the candidates for the foot
ball team at the Sterling township
high school has brought out about
% athletes. Sterling expects to
have real team this year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
RAIN THREATS
FAIL To STOP
MERCER FAIR
Expect Record Breaking Crowds
Today and TOmOrrOW-Free
Attractions Best Ever.

AIedc, H.. Sept. 15.-RepOrts
that roads TO the AledO fair
have been made impossible by
the weeks rains were denied
by county fair officials this
morning.
Indications today, they said,
pointed to recOrd-breaking
crowds. 4 light rainfall this
morning did not cause cancelia-
ton Cf any part OF the days
pTogTasn, and race events will
90 ahesa as scheduled. The
bail ganiS started at 1880.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-15
POULTRY CULLING
AT HILLSDALE BY
COUNTY ADVISOR
Especial Correspondence.

HiIlsdaIe, III, Sept. 15.-Miss
Allen, county home advisor, culled
a flock of 200 hens at the home of
Mrs. william Upper and found 65
culls Tuesday morning. A number
of ladies were present who were
very much interested.
In the afternoon Miss Allen CAV.
a talk on Study Of Foods" at the
Coe unit, which met with Mrs. JOS
eph Mcconnell. A good attendance
was present