The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-26
Now, Fish Stories Are Common, But Wen Bet
YOu Never Heard Story Like This.


AS we were carrying our papers over
to the office last week were told of
most unusual accident that had happened
that afternoon. 1t is possible that not
ali of our readers may have heard of
the matter. Information not given here
may be had from John Catour, who gave
US the story.
Mr.. Boomer has good deal of pop
corn, which he stores in a big crib The
hot weather beating against the crib dur
Ing the long hot spell generated so much
heat that the corn started to pop. and
before the doors of the crib could be
opened to lessen the pressure the force
of the rapidly expanding corn became so
great that it loosened all the corners of
the crib and the building fell to the
ground a total wreck There was plenty
OF fire insurance, and also wind and
earthquake insurance but none against
accidents of this sort, so Mr. Boomer will
have to rebuild out of his own pocket
"I THINK" writes our daughter, that you
self But" she protests. why call doctor
after it was set?' Well, we wanted him to see
what an excellent bonesetter We are.
WHICH reminds us that we have Joined
the clan of readers who claim "the newspapers
never get anything right. Matter of fact, the
doctor wasn't called; we went TO his office.
And we weren't playing volleyball the game
was baseball. Furthermore, were not re
moved to home' we went back to the
picnic to get our share of the supper-and we
got it.
And now, with your permission, We shall
close the subject of broken arms and permit
the fracture to knit in peace. II it will mind
its knitting well try to mind ours.
Mebbe They Shuck the Chickens Out There?
[From the Reynolds (nI) Press.l
-. Well, the moisture came on Mon
day and, while it postponed threshing
arrangements it certainly gave one the
- right to begin counting the bushels of
corn even before they're Matched.
WHEN we were a h.-h son of the soil the
corn was laid by" every year, but that was
the nearest approach to hennery language ever
used in connection Herewith.
LETTER TO WILLIE GREEN
Faithfully transcribed and uncensored)
Mr. Willie Green 1 am inclined to beleave
that you are of a very jelious disposition
For SO far as can see The girls cirtenly
had SPLENDID time during there weeks at
camp. and they are not the only ones.
So let ylur concience be your guide.
AND Wn IN 1t came to dancing it was a rare
occasion TO see two girls dancing togather.
While every one had a wonderful time l can
assure you that every one was excepted with
the very highest of respect
Swimming lessons for the girls was an every
qay occasion the lessons where given by Mr.
James. B. Watson from Missouri but so far as
yet none of the girls are earring medals for
swimming but there is still enough H2O left in
ROCK River for them to learn. There was
SeIteh SoulS man dnOung the daily visitors at
the camp who supplied great deal of fun for
every one on one occasion he dressed in girls
yarb and all the neighboring young men start,
ID IN as case OF community silver Glove at
lrst slght) put so far as yet the mastry of the
said young lady still remains unsolved
While there are many other things 7 vonld
ike to tell you about concerning the canon
must ring on as this is a party line and some
'ne wants 70 use II as well as |. Thank you
]. B. WATSEN.
OTHERS may WANT to use the party line
IS well as Mr.. Watson but they cannot bona -
succeed. He is in a class by himself
DOUBLE BARREL. who used to aim ,en
bile these days, according to Fr,end D.
There is so much Small talk" he saws iNq'
And little Curtis, see? R-rNro