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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-27
Columbia Has Big 81
Bill for Opening
of Season Sunday

Columbia. Pe-decorated, freshly
painted, many new innovations.
opens fo- the season tomorrow. The
management promise new features,
big headliners and at all times a
diversified and entertaining EaudeN
vile bill.
The opening bin features Euro
pean novelty. something new and
out Of the ordtnary.> This act pre-
sents little figures made so natural
~ that 1t is hard to believe they
are wood and wax and manipulated
by multitude of fine wires SO that
their positions are absolutely hui
man. The other feature, The Max
we'll Quintet" present "A Night at
the Club" Every member OF this
company has a well trained voice
and the ensemble singing is par
ticularly harmonious. The scene y
laid in a Cosmopolitan club room;
the singing is full of breezy abans
don and informality. The bright
est sort of comedy runs through the
patter of these excellent comedy
singers. Other acts are Leroy &
Mabel Hart, splendid looking.
youthful pair OF talented entertain
ers endowed with beautiful, train
ed voices and wonderful PERSONAL
ties Their act is entitled Love in
the South1and." The setting Is a
picturesque scene depicting an old
fashioned Southern mansion; Kitty
Thomas, pocket edition OF
Vodvil; FoIlis & Leroy, Offering an
underworld revue by Jack Lait ard
81 jerks. a comedian of the rude
type whose monologue always
brings avalanches of laughter.
Featured on the last half ofShc 4
week are the Lorraine Sisters, two
talented girls who are billed as
the likable Lasses. Also on the
last half bill will be Dave Menley.
known as the Mayor of Washing
ton; the Rosa King Trio and other
standard Orpheum acts.
The policy Of the Columbia will
be the same as last year, two shows
daily except Saturday, Sunday and
holidays, when three performances
will be given. The prices remain
the same.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-27

Wednesday and Thursday here on
business.
Mrs. Isaac Hoge returned to her
home at Morris, Ill, Thursday
morning, after a months visit with
her daughter, Mrs. A. H. De Roo.
The Benedictine sisters returned
to Atkinson Thursday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-27
EXPORT RATES.

Washington, Aug. z7.-Railroads
east of the Mississippi river were
authorized by the Interstate Com
merce commission to establish ex-
port rates on iron and steel pro-
ducts and pig iron from 20 to 80
per cent lower than the present
rates.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-27
ATKINSON
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence.)
Atkinson, Ill, Aug. 27.-Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Buysse, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
De Splinter. Fred Verbeckmoes and
Miss Ella Cartoon went to Daven-
port Thursday, where they went on
an excursion on the G. W. Hill.
e. B. Frysinger of Chicago spent
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-27
FIND TWO BODIES.

Hull, England, Aug. 27.-Recov-
cry of two more bodies from the
wreck of the ZR-2 gave hope TO
the searchers that other missing
members of the crew of the giant
airship would soon be recovered
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-27
FOa BETTER POSI-.
TIOESS

Hundreds of young people will
prepare for higher salaries this
year. Phone Browns Business
College. ONCE open evenings
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-27

The third finger on the left hand
on which the engagement and we'd
ding ring are worn is anatomically
the weakest OF the ten.
, 1921-07-07
Positive and Comparative.

During n ecen business mems CON
vention In Chicago. one man ap-
preached another in the lobby 81 a
hotel and by way of Introducing him
self, said:
I'm Beck"
That's good" replied the man ad.
dressed. taking the proffered hand,
I'm more So"
You're whatT asked the FIRST
speaker.
II say that l am more So" repeated
the other.
"What do you mean by that7"
"Why, you say you are Beck"
Eyes, l am. My name Is Beck"
well. my name IL Becker"
, 1921-07-07
ss,ioo,ooo for Soldier HospitaI,.

Washington. - Approval by the
Treasury Department of the construc-
tion Of soldiers homes of five hospi-
tails for the are of former service
men suffering from tuberculosis has
been announced by Secretary Mellon.
The new buildings will cost 50, 100,000
The Battle Mountain sanatorium nj
Hot Springs. S. D., will he equipped
for 100 patients. and the Soldiers
Home at L~eavenworth. Kan, for 200.
The other projects are TO go to NIL
waukee. Dayton and Marion, Ind.
, 1921-07-07
State Cement plant Declared Legal.

Pierre, S. D.-The legality Of the
state-owned cement plant was upheld
when the Supreme Court denied n
writ Of prohibition sought by Edwin
K. Eakin to prohibit the sale of bonds
by the Cement Commission. The court
held that cement and its products were
commodities necessary 10 the people
OF the state. and that Its manufacture,
distribution and sale by the state will
tend to promote tho public welfare
and secure equality Of economic OPP
portunity.
, 1921-07-07
NEGRO Hanaed in MlssIssIppI.

Jackson. Miss.-Red Bilbro, a negro
farmland, has been lynched by a mob
In Madison county, twenty miles north
of here. +. NJ. Pace, on whose farm
Bllbro vas a tenant, was brought to
Jackson and placed in a hospital with
his throat cut and skull fractured.
Pace had quarreled with the negro.
While Pace was at work Bllbro is al
legged to have hit him over the head
with n spade and cut his throat. The
unconscious man was then found by
the negro's wife and Bilbro escaped,
only to be caught later by "A posse.
, 1921-07-07
Are corns a Luxury?

When Is n luxury tax? Representa-
tive Aaron s. Kreider tells this story:
Ayoman went into n restaurant and
ordered a plate of ice cream, and when
she came to pay, she had a check for
10 cent and 2 cents was added to It
She asked: what does that 2 cents
mean?r
WELL" she was told. "15 cents fer
your ice cream and 2 cents luxury
tax
She paid it, and then she walked
across the street to the drug story and
asked for a corn plaster, and she got
a check for 10 cents. and 1 m added.
She said: "What is the L zen fori"
THAT is the luxury tax"
WELL" she said. ''this is the first
time 1 ever knew that corns were a
luxury"
Now that Is the way 1t goes. There
are n great many things to be con-
sidered In discussing tax propositions.
From the Nations Business.
, 1921-07-07

from your blood stream
the impurities that cause
the itching.
For this you must take
nm internal blood remedy.
Outside applications have
no effect on the cause Of
tho torture. Their relief
Ia shortlived. You must
, 1921-07-07

get right after the blood itself.
S.S.S., the famous old herb rem
edy, has helped enrich the blood Of
thousands, and relieved their itch
ing skin torture, during the last
, 1921-07-07

There Is n Providence that shapes
the ends Of poetry; none of the insIpId
kind survives long.
, 1921-07-07

fifty years.
Get S.S.S. from your
druggist today, and after
starting with IL write us
n history of your case,
addressing Chief Medical
Advisor. 1877 Swift Lab
oratory, Atlanta, Geor-
gia.
, 1921-07-07

Satan is willing to let men GO tc
church on Sunday If they viii work fol-
him the remainder Of the week.
, 1921-07-07
Got Skin. Disease?
Purify Your Blood

A great part Of the maddening
and notifying skin troubles that
plague humanity are due solely to
disorders Of the blood. Relief from
these can be had only by removing
, 1921-07-07
FIRST TO HOLD HIGHEST OFFICE
. IN BOTH EXECUTIVE AND
JUDICIAL BRANCHES.
2RN NOMINATION
TS ~FAvORABLY ON
e BENCH APPOINT
MENT.


6gton. July Former Presi-
VILLAIN Howard Taft was NOM
by President Harding to be
stice of the United States, and
nination was confirmed by the
in executive session.
brs Borah and johnson led the
n the floor in opposition to Mr..
While he was defended by about
m senator's, including Knox Of
lvania, Kellogg of Minnesota
ILLS of Ohio, Republicans, and
wood of Alabama, minority lead
nth of South Carolina, Overman
nth Carolina and Broussard of
lana, Democrats.
Taft is the first man in the ma
history to be chosen for the
st office in both the executive
judicial branches of the govern
For more than thirty years
to his retirement from the presl-
In 1913 he had been almost con-
billy in the public service.
Throughout all of his public career,
hope that he might some day be-
Bme chief justice is said by Mr.. Taft's
lose friends to a been the aspira-
zion cares his heart. 1t is said that
he always has felt himself better fit
ted by temperament to serve in the jul
dietary than in the executive branch
of the government, and that when in
1910, fortune brought him the oppor
tunity to appoint a chief Justice he
would gladly have changed places with
the man he selected and now succeeds.
When he was secretary of war I'M
der Roosevelt he is said to have been
offered a choice between remaining in
the cabinet and taking a vacancy on
the court, an alternative which caused
him many hours of anxious %considera-
tion.
AS President it later became Mr..
Taft's duty not only to choose a chief
justice, but to make five other APP
pointments to the highest court. OF
the men he selected. only two, JUS
tees Vandevanter and Pitney, remain
to serve with him on the bench.
Although he came to the presidency
as a citizen of Ohio, Mr.. Taft now is
selected chief justice as n citizen Of
Connecticut. Soon after he left the
White House he made New Haven his
legal residence, accepting a position
he still holds as professor of interna-
tional law at Yale University, from
which he was graduated In 1878. Mr..
Taft prepared for the practice of law
at the Cincinnati Law School, where
he was graduated two years later.
Montreal.-"It his been the ambi.
ton of my life, to be chief JUSTICE
William III. Taft declared, 'but now
that 1t is gratifled l tremble to think
whether l can worthily fill the posi-
ton and be useful to the country. l
am profoundly grateful to the Presl-
dent for the confidence he has thus
shown that / can discharge the i'm
portant duties of the exalted office. I
sincerely hope and pray that l may be
, 1921-07-07
Helping Nature

Lady-Wby don't you feed that dog7
Small Boy-I want him to be a grey
hound.
, 1921-07-07

A coward is a nan who knows he d
wrong. but refuses TO admit It.
, 1921-07-07
MANS /
BEST AGE

A man is as old as his organs; he
can be as vigorous and healthy at
70 as at IS if he aids his organs In
performing their functions. Keep
your vital organs healthy with
, 1921-07-07
Saved NV
With Eat|


81 was nearly dead
Eatonic and l can truly saJ
my life. 1t is the best stomach
cine> ever made" writes Mr.
Smith.
Acid stomach causes awful
which Eatonic quickly gets r
taking up and carrying out th(
and gases which prevent god
ton. A tablet taken after meal
quick relief. Keeps the
healthy and helps to prevent
ills so liable to arise from ext
Don't suffer from stomach
when you al get a big box of FL
for a trife with your druggists
antee.
, 1921-07-07
FOREI%N

Greece has declined the offer Of
France, Great Britain and Italy to me-
diate with the Turkish Nationalists
for the purpose of ending hostilities
between them and Greeks in Asia
Minor.
Violent disorders in which five per
IONS were killed and ten wounded.
broke out at Fiume, following the
downfall of the Giolitti cabinet. A
dispatch from Fiume says that chaos
reigns and that the Fiume legion has
been dissolved.
After II meeting between the coal
mine and the miners in Lon
don, n virtual agreement on the wages
question, the chief cause of the strike
In the mines, which has been In pro-
gress for some months, was reached.
The agreement is subject TO the gov
ernment's granting a subsidy to the
miners.
Woman suffrage advocates Of
Havana, Cuba, lost their fight in the
Senate, which defeated a provision of
the constitutional reform bill giving
Congress the right to determine under
what conditions women would be al
lowed to vote. Another motion, giving
women unrestricted suffrage by strlk-
ing III the word male" from the con-
stitutional provision defining who shall
vote, was also defeated.
Great Britain has asked Japan for
II three months delay in renewing the
alliance. The reason advanced in a
note asking the postponement was that
the conference of the British premiers
Is just beginning to consider the ques-
ton. Britain, it said, desires the pre-
miers shall reach n decision before a
new treaty is signed. No mention was
made of the American attitude
toward the alliance.
Proposal of Premier Lloyd George
for a conference in London on the
Irish question between representa-
tives of southern and northern Ireland
and the British government is impossi-
BILE of acceptance in its present form.
This declaration Is made by Eamonn
de Valera, the Irish Republican lead
er, to Sir James Craig, the Ulster pre-
mier, in reply to Sir James notifica-
ton that he cannot meet Mr.. De
Valera in a preliminary conference in
Dublin.
Official American participation in the
Rio de Janeiro in 1922 in celebration of
International exposition, to be held at
the centennial of Brazilian independ-
ence has been recommended to Con-
gress by President Harding and Sec
rotary Hughes. A message by the sec
rotary of state, transmitted by the
President with his Endorsement, said
the American ambassador ut Rio de
Janeiro had been advised that Japan
and Belgium had intimated their in
tention of participating and that
Great Britain and other European gov
ernments undoubtedly would take part
also.
, 1921-07-07
GOLD
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The worlds standard remedy for kidney,
liver, bladder and uric acid troubles since
1896; corrects disorders; stimulates vital
organs All druggists, three sizes
Iook for the name Gold Medal on every beg
and accept no imitation
, 1921-07-07
GENERAL

Twelve persons were seriously in
jured recently in the collapse of a
three-story building In Denison, Texas.
1t is understood that more thar TWEEN
ty-five persons were In the structure
at The time. 1t Is not believed that
any lives were lost.
Gov. f. F. Morgan of West Virginia
has reaffirmed his declaration of mar
tial law In Mingo county and COM
manded the assessor there to enroll
all persons liable under the law for
military duty. He also ordered the
sheriff to draft 1870 men, or to accept
100 volunteers, who are to be mus
tered into the service of the state for
sixty days, to enforce all orders pro-
mulgated by the governor.
Several weeks of intimacy with his
solar system have had such an effect
on the Pons-W innecke comet that it
has changed its itinerary and departed
from its orbit, the Harvard observa-
tory at Cambridge has announced. The
change In the comets plans have been
caused by planetary influences, and as
a result the predicted meteorlc show
ers are not likely to fall, Scion I. Bal
ley, acting director of the observatory,
said.
John ]. Mitchell, Jr., scion of one
of Chicago's leading families, and his
bride, formerly Lolita Armour, daugh-
ter of millions, are spending their
honeymoon in Santa Barbara. Calf.
They were married 1t Melody farm,
near the magnificent country estate of
]. Ogden Armour, multimilllonalre
father of the bride.
Bodies of five adults n six chill
dren were found in the charred ruins
Of the home of Ernest Lawrence, far
mer near Mayfield, Kentucky, which
was destroyed by fire. According to
the authorities, there were indications
that eleven may have been the vic
Tins of foul play, and n non-committal
verdict was returned by the coroner's
jury.
Charges that the packers kept their
percentage of profit down to 10 in
1920 by charging losses on inventory
against the years earnings, when they
should have been charged against sur
plus. We're made before Judge Samuel
Alschuler of Chicago, arblter of pack
ing house wages. The wage cut of 3
cents an hour asked by the packers
would only serve to increase their
profits without benefiting producer or
consumer, employees declared.
With the vpse OF the railway shop
men overwhelmingly opposed TO accep-
lance of a wage reduction from IS to
n cents IN hour. as ordered by the
United States Railway Labor Board.
railway circles are apprehenslve that
the nation may be confronted with a
serious railroad crisis within n fort
night.
Joseph Liadgren. automobile me
chanic. was sentenced to from one
year to life imprisonment In Chicago,
after pleading guilty to n charge Of
recklessly cnring an automobile which
killed Mrs. Eugenia Cody on April 90
, 1921-07-07
The WORLD IN
PARAGRAPHS
A BRIEF RECORD OF PASSING
EVENTS IN THIS AND FOR
EIGN COUNTRIES
IN LATE DISPATCHES
DOlNGS AND HAPPENINGS THAT
MARK THE PROGRESS
OF THE AGE.
WESTERN

Western Newspaper Union New, Service,
, 1921-07-07
Brief News Notes
From All Parts of
Wyoming
Western Newspaper Union News Sen

Cheyenne, Wyo.-Annua
Days Celebration. July &c
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-05-06

The lecture is illustrated by magnifi-
cent pictures.
DR.. Frank l.. Lovelands challeng-
ing address on THE Perils of
Democracy is the result of extern
s!ve investigations both at home and
in Europe His lecture on the sixth
afternoon stimulates patriotism
based on a sane and sturdy Ameri-
canism. 1t fills a genuine need in
these days of economic unrest.
THE Man From Home" on the
sixth night, is one of the most sue
cessful of modern comedy dramas.
The plot centers around the adven-
lures of an eccentric young lawyer
and his efforts to save his ward, a
romantic title-hunting girl, from a
conspiring family of the fine flow
err of Europe. Thrilling situations,
bubbling humor and clever acting
make this play an exceptionally
popular Chautauqua feature.
Following delightful musical
program on the last afternoon, Wal
lace Bruce Amsbary, author and in
tcrpreter, win give lecture-recital.
lie renews for his audiences the elu-
sive charm and wholesome humor of
James Whitcomb Riley. Entertain
ing sketches from the life and works
o, Riley are interspersed with in
teresting personal "reminiscences OF
the beloved Hoosier poet. Mr.. AIMS
lbary is both an entertainer and a
| lecturer.
AS a fitting close to a delightfully."-
entertaining and up-to-the- minute
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-05-06

wit and a charming personality.
"Crime-Its Cause, Practice and
Prevention" will be the subject of
a thrilling and constructive lecture
by Detective Harry j. Loose His
astounding information is based on
first hand experiences with the "sys-
tenn" in crime and the activities of
criminals. This lecture on the fourth
afternoon will be preceded by de-
Hghtful prelude.
The famous Ben Greet Players
with splendid cast appear on the
fourth night in Shakespeare's great
comedy, "As You Like It." Sympa-
tactic Interpretation of the dra-
Ii atist's subtle humor and brilliant
c 1aracterizations distinguish this ex-
cellent production which possesses
all the witchery of the poets genius.
A popular concert by the National
Male Quartet is the feature of the
fifth afternoon. This organization
is notable for an unusually harmo
nious blending of exceptional solo
voices, and for rare musical and
entertainment ability Quartet music
of the highest type as well as
humorous representations by Charles
Cox, manager of the company, rem
der the program thoroughly delight
tul.
A big Chautauqua feature will be
Lr. Frederick Monsen's illustrated
lecture on the fifth night. 'The
Truth About Mexico" is especially
valuable because it includes a vigor-
Gus presentation of personal exper-
fences with such men as Diaz, HUI
erta, Villa, Carranza and Obregon.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-05-06
FIERY; ITCHY skin
QUICKLY SOOTHED
BY TH|S/sULPHUR

Mentho-Sulphur, a pleasant cream,
will soothe AID heal skin that is ir-
ritated or btoken out with eczema;
that is coveted with ugly rash or
pimples, orfis rough or dry. Moth
ing subduSs fiery skin eruptions so
quickly, says a noted skin specialist.
The mdnent this sulphur prepare
ton Il applied the itching stops and
after twD or three applications, the
eczema Is gone and the skin is de-
lightfulk clear and smooth. Sulphur
is so precious as skin remedy be-
cause it destroys the parasites that
cause the burning, itching or dis
fgurement. Mentho-Sulphur always
heals eczema right UP.
A small jar of Mentho-Sulphur
may be had at any good drug store
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-05-06
FULL PROGRAM
OF CHAUTAUQUA
Great Lectures on Vital Themes To-
gether With Musical Com
panics, Etc, Etc.

The successful comedy drama,
'"The Man From Home; the famous
Ben Greet Players in Shakespeare S
immortal comedy, "As You Like
IT,; Katharine Ridgeway and Ralph
Bingham, popular entertainers; a
musical recital by the artists of the
Mercer Company; significant, inform
alive lectures and exceptional must
cal entertainment companies-these
are notable attractions which will
appear here on the 1921 Redpath
Chautauqua. Music, drama, fun and
philosophy all blend into an excep-
tionally superior seven days pro-
gram.
The Oceanic Concert Company APP
pearing on the first afternoon, is a
singing orchestra, composed of five
exceptionally versatile musicians,
each one a vocalist as well as a
player of unusual ability. The re-
markable artistry and musical excel
lcnce of the organization has capti-
waited audiences in France, New Yea
land, Australia and America
America Looking Ahead" is the
lecture, on the opening night, by
Montaville Flowers, eminent public
list This compelling speaker en-
pnasizes the principles upon which
the future lie and happiness of the
nation depend. His Is a stirring
thought-provoking presentation of
the problems of today.
The Chapel Singers, on the second
20 Il
music, beautifully sung. Their pro-
gram also offers a splendid variety
OF popular numbers and will be sure
70 please the entire audience.
Lewis A. Convis, lecturing on the
second night, presents an interesting
ard vitality informative address on
Eolshevism in Russia and Siberia.
Els Interpretation OF the soul of the
Slavic race is authoritative and chal-
longing. OF exceptional interest are
his experiences as a member of the
famous Polish Legion.
The artists recital by the Mercer
will be highly appreciated and en-
joyed. Harry Yeazelle Mercer. we'll
known tenor, and Harlod Ayres, vio-
linist, are the feature artists of the
company.
The third night will be Artists
Night" A concert by the Mercer
Company will be followed by an in.
terpretative recital by Katharine
Fidgeway Miss Ridgeway has been
enthusiastically received in all parts
o: the United States. Pathos, fire
and love of outdoor things all con.
tribute to one central theme in her
program. Miss Ridgeway's excep
tional art is enriched by delightful
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-05-06

this work. The stories will prove
an unfailing delight to the young
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1921-05-06

said Nnxated Iron contains ORGAN IRON
like the iron in YOUR BLOOD and like Theron
In spinach. lcntils and apples, which is an en-.
tirely different thing from metallic iron which
people usually take and which is made merely
from the action of strong acids on small pieces
OF iron. Nuxated iron is so prepared that IL
wiiinotinjure the teeth nor disturb the stomach
you can even eat it you with.
NUXATED IRON also contains a product
which represents the principal chemical con
stifnentofactiveli vingncrvc forcefor FEEDING
THE NERVES, so that it might be said 10 be
both BLOOD and NERVE FOOD. This re-
markable nerve force product was brought Id
the attention of the French Academy Of Med Il
cine by the celebrated DR., Rol,hl. 1t not onl /
helps revitalize wcrnout exhaus.edNperves. buA
It undoubtedly increases the Efficiency of thk
iron itself
Nuxated Iron also contains powdered hux, az
extremely valuable product for toning No lie
stomach and stimulating digestion, thereby4n-
creasing metabolism-t the power of the human
body to transform food into blood, living cells
and tissues.-Without this power nothing you
eat does you any good-you do not get the
full strength out of it.
The Courts of Justice have done what they
could on cases brought before thom TO protect
the public from fraudulent imitItions of Nux-
ated iron--One Nuxatcd Iron inlitator was or
nered to pay 81 ,0Oo 90 damages bya United States
Court and forever to cease using the words 'Nux
and Iron" to deceive the public Another was
caught in Tennessee and given a heavy fine for