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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-08
INSPIRATION.
By Miss Cora L. Crawford.
: L.


Copyright, 1921. by Wheeler Syn
dictate, Incl
Congratulations, old boy. hear
you've sold another story"
Yes, and darn lucky l did, too
l was getting pretty hungry, But
hOW's yours coming on
Not coming at all. I'm still
hunting for the big idea."
Well. you can afford to take a
rest-that last check of yours was
fat enough The ones l get are
usually just about enough for a
feed or two"
u know, Phil. That's why I've
been trying to get you TO put some
time into your work. Mold it, build
it. Honestly, now, how long since
you've had an acceptance-before
this one, l mean?'
"Oh, not since February, but"
And this is May Good heavens!
But how many have you written ?"
%Oh, one a day. Well. not an av-
erage of that, of course. l do write
one in a day, but sometimes l do
not write a thing for a week or
more"
That's no way, Phil A writer
should work Systematically. He
should plan, then construct and re-
construct and, finally, polish. And
when he gets a new idea he should
Just make note of it, not dash it
off and mail it in the rough. Then
he'd have a storehouse of material
to select from when he'd finished
one thing. Why, with all the ideas
you have, Phil, you could go as
far as you'd like if you'd only do
some real work! Now WE'LL
just don't have the ideas that you
do-neither can ! write as bril-
liantly. Yet l bring home the bacon
with good hard work."
You sure do" sighed Phil. en-
viously. But ideas. Al! Why,
they're everywhere! Right here in
the Spuare!" (They had met in
Washington Square) They're on
the streets. in the cars, in the
stores, the restaurants-even on
those buses. Say, I'll tell you.
II you've nothing much To do. just
hop on this bus with me and I'll
show you how to harvest a whole
crop of ideas"
1t was the One Hundred and Six
ty-eighth street bus and went via
Riverside, and it also became
crowded before it reached Fifty
conditions, however, Phil seemed
unable to make good his promise
The people behind didn't talk at
all; the two ladies in the seat di-
rectIy ahead confined their atten-
ton to inspection of the Drive resi-
dences and points of interest noted
in their guide book. to which they
constantly referred, while a gig
Cling bunch of school girls forward
scarcely provided material for AIS
sort OF stuff.
"Waitn we go back" he reas-
sured, optimistically.
At One Hundred and Sixty
eighth street everyone but the two
ladies ahead got off the buss. Phil
and Al changed their seats. A Wo-
man and a child got on. A man.
Another woman.
We'll, Phil, here we are at One
Hundred and Twenty-fifth. There
are six people on the top Of this
bus Now. where's your story?"
II defy anyone" began Phil
when the bus stopped for a mo-
ment and a man and woman stag
gered down the aisle On the roof
and fell into the seat just in front
Of them
They could see the bit of superb
ly tailored back not hidden by the
MAGNIFICENT fur she wore. They
could see the edges Of smart colt
fure of golden waves, Just the tip
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-08
HEALTH TALKS
y William Brady. NJ.
Noted Physician and Author

afraid the seeds might cause appel
dicitis. which every doctor KNOWS
e-ane seeds never do cause
when one eats grapes one snouIo
at least eat the seeds with the
cranes: and if there is any naolt-
nal costiveness, one viii do wen 70
eat the skins too. OF course, IN :
Tanes should be carefully washed
before they are eaten
7 have seen many sickly indiVld-
rails who we're far undeTweisnt anu
in miserable health gain steadily n
weight and general condition Tnlie
spending a few weeks picking ana
hacking and eating grapes In the
autumn. This affords many young
women otherwise unable to enjoy an
outing in the country with pay lot
pleasant and healthful work
shall have more to say ABOUT
grapes and dried grapes (rais1ns) IN
another talk. Here l will merely
add that perhaps a little OF that
dread intestinal irritation" IS what
about nine-tenehts of sedentary
Americans sorely need.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-08

" question by writing The Argus Inforns
Washington. D. C Give full name and
turn postage Be brief. All inquiries an
o each Individual No attention will b
made by melting and casting sill
yer, tin, copper and sometimes zinc
in the approximate ratio OF 67:27:-
81. This material is next fled to
chips. These chips are thea ANAL
gamated with mercury and later
crystalized into a solid mass.
Q. When was the Campbellite or
Christian church established?
E E.
A. Alexander Campbell and his
followers separated from the Bap-
fists of Pennsylvania and Ohio be-
tween 1925 and 1890 In 1881 they
formed a union with Barton ".
Stone of Kentucky, one of the most
prominent leaders OF a movement
designated simply Christian"
@. Our state has adopted the
model law for the protection Of
birds as suggested by the Ameri-
can Ornithologists' union. Have
all the states adopted this law?
L. V. B
A. This law has been accepted
by all the states except Montana,
Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona. New
Mexico, Nebraska and Kansas
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-08
Throwing Dust.

Friends of Governor Small are now center
ing their fire on States Attorney C. Fred Nor
timer of Sangamon county: Mortimer secured
the indictment of the governor on a charge of
mishandling funds while serving as state treas
urer Now the Small crowd has established
that while Mortimer was serving as states at
torney he was accepting fees from the Chi
caso surface lines for fighting the city of Chi
Cages appeal from a 7-cent fare before the
state public utilities commission. The gov
ernor is attempting to show that his indict-
ment was secured as punishment for his fight
to force the scent fare bill through the
legislature.
As it happens. Mr.. Mortimer is not on trial
before the people of the state of Illinois, while
Governor Small is Whether MIR. Mortimer
committed any onense for which he may be
punished in accepting fees from the Chicago
surface lines is doubtful, while on the other
hand Governor Small is accused of having In
his possession large sums of money that right
fuIly belong to the state of Illinois. The at
tempt of the Small crowd to throw dust in the
peoples eyes by exposing those who are re-
sponsible for the prosecution of the governor
does not answer the question that the people
want answered. That question is whether Len
Small has turned over to the state all OF the
money that he should have turned over while
he was filing the Office OF state treasurer TIE
first thing Governor Small should seek to do
is to clear his own skirts. It Will be time
enough after that to 60 after other rascals' II
tn ha rynr-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-08

Before convincing yourself that your duty
is to vote against the tax increase proposition
at the special election Oct. 10 you ought 10 90
a little investigating and satisfy yourseh tna'
the representations of those supporting tne
proposal are truthful For instance ROCK Is
land taxation is far down on the hst ainohe
cities of its size in the state But PrllndiiiS
thera is need for increased school facilities in
order that the children of the city be properly
educated. You want the children given the
hest Then YOU can't conscienuously vote
.vainst the special election proposition.
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paid TO sranymous Ietters-l
@. why don't shooting stars fall
on the earth and injure people?
c. A A.
A. Some pieces OF shooting stars
(meteors) do fall on the earth and
specimens are kept in various mu-
seums. But. usually when a meteor
goes flying through the atmosphere
the friction between the two is suf-
f1cient to melt it, and nothing but
dust reaches the earth.
@. Were not the poets Keats and
Shelley contemporaries, and If so,
were they friends? ]. 7. C.
A These poets were contempt
raries, but Keats did not take kind
ly to Shelley. It is believed that
this was due to the fact that Keats
was very sensitive because Of his
lowly birth, while Shelley came
from an aristocratic and wealthy
family.
Q. What do dentits use for fill
ing teeth? D. c.
A The bureau of standards says
dentists use an amalgamated alloy
for filling teeth This alloy is
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-08

The former press agent of the Chicago
Grand Opera company has brought suit to re-
cover a sum Of money he claims to be due MIN
as back salary. In view Of the complications
that have of late arisen in the affairs OF the
opera company, both artistic and otherwise, II
would seem that the sensible thing to do would
no to settle with the press agent without fur
Their barley For if the press agent gets on
the witness stand he is likely to spill the beans
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-08

The schools belong to the people lhes
rnust be built and maintained by taxes collect-
ed from the people. Schools are necessary 70
the proper development of the young. ROCK Is
land has reached point where there must Oe
an expansion Of the school system 10 meet 'i'
growing requirements of the youthful popu-
lation. Your duty is to vote and vote afnrma
lively at the special election Oct 10.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-08
SStrange, Watson, That He Should Surmise
Something MaS AmiSS7

From the Keithsburg Ill) Neysl
AS soon as he had made his exit
out of the garage and had locked tbe
door one of the strangers jumped on him
and pushed him down to the sidewalk
Not a word was spoken. SurmisinR that
everything was not right he reached for
his revolver, and in the meantime the
strangers began to run.
THERE will be gambling Just as long as
the world goes on. writes our neighbor to the
left, "for it is impossible to entirely eradioa1e
the evil :"
Just as it is impossible ito entirely eradi.
cate the inhnitive-s splitting evil. iAu''
CAROLINE relays this from tho oh;,,.
magazine Tor words to this effect. lNov-ada,.s
when you see man going into rna5icsf -L 20,
tors Office you don't know whether he's sict
or thirsty. Hich
THE chiropracttc humorists are so dry
R z MIG.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-08
SATURDAY, OCTOBER s, 1921.

= You wouldn't do anything TO handicap Ihe
education OF a child, would you2 Then You
won't vote no at the special Rock Island eiec-
ton Oct. Is.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05
TOMMY LEVENE
SAYS GOOD BYE
WITH BIG SHOW

Tommy Levene and his Oh Baby
company will say their farewells to
Augusta people today after another
successful engagement. With THE
Maid from Mexico" as the musical
comedy~to be given the last days OF
their stay at the Opera house, there
| will be packed houses in both after
noon and evening. The youngsters
especially will be out in force for the
| matinee, for a special price for them
has been made SO that they may enjoy
the fun.
All the members of the company
will be on hand to contribute to the
fun for the last day and there will
be a number of special features.
Frank Murray will murder the Eng
lish language as usual and also have
some unusually good comedy to Of
fer. AL Fox will dance and Lillian
Leslie will have more of her good
songs. The chorus will be there of
course in new costumes and sprightly
dances
The feature photoplay is one of the
best Of. the week for it will present
the ever popular Edith Hallor in
Just Outside the Door"
The advance sale of seats for to-
night has been large so that orders
should be placed early.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05
NORTH AUGUSTA

The North Augusta Grange COM
mittee held a Whist party at the
,, North Augusta Grange Friday eve
ming.
The Christmas Club met at Mrs
Ola Ayers. There was quite good
attendance The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. w. r. Ayers.
Minot Thomas has returned to This
home in Oakland.
Miss Beatrice Thomas has return
ed to her duties at the Augusta Cen
eral hospital, after passing a few
days with her mother, Mrs. c. w
Knowles.
Mrs. E. E. Allen has returned to
her home in Monmouth. after a visit
with her son, Ellis White, at the fish
hatchery.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Ballard will be pleased to hear that
their little daughter, Dorothy, who
has been so very i'll: is much better.
Mrs. Emma Gledhill of Lewiston
called on her cousins, Mrs. Charles
Youland and Mrs. Ida Written, Sat-
urday, at the home of Mrs. j. G. Will
ton, Townsend road.
Several members of the North Au-
gusta Grange will go to Gardiner next
Wednesday to attend Pomona
Grange.
Mrs. D. A. Mitchell is on a short
visit at her home. She has been
staying at the home of her son, War
rem Mitchell. in Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05
MONMOUTH

On Sunday mornings during. the
months of March and April. Rev.
Bessie f. Crowell, Phi. D., pastor of
the Congregational church will
preach series of Lenten sermons
on the following subjects: March 6,
They Took up Stones to Stone
Him; March Is. Preparing the
Passover; March 20, sThe Atone
ment His Last Day; March 81,
1.-THE Easter Message-What IT
Means; April 3, ''The Resurrection
Here and Now; April 10, THE Eel
lowship of His Sufferings": April
II, "After Death-What? April
"a, 1.-THE Second Coming OF Chris"
There will be special music at these
services. Everybody will be well
come.
The Woman's Missionary Union of
the Congregational church will hold
its March meeting Monday evening.
March Z at the home of the pastor.
Rev. Bessie F. Crowell.
At the Methodist church Tuesday
evening the evangelist, Miss Frances
b. Adams. preached very interest
ing sermon to the boys and girls.
and young people. Wednesday eve
ming she took for her subject al
most Persuaded"
G. K. Norris Woman's Relief Corps
will hold food sale at Prescotts
drug store Saturday afternoon
March 5, at 2:30 o'clock, for the
benefit of the Near East Relief
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05
Home Cooked Food
Can Be Bought"

The Blue Bird home cooked food
shop, which was opened for business
this week, located on Bowman street,
is sort of an innovation for Augusta
housewives. Judging from the pa
tronage which the little store has al
ready received, it bids fair to be
success. Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Whitman,
formerly of Skowhegan, are conduct
ing this attractive place and they are
young and enthusiastic over their
task. 1.-The second day we were in
business a travelling man called and
tried to sell me some paste for pie
crust and the like" Mr.. Witham told
the reporter. But / told him we
didn't want it." I'VE use only the
very best of everything. just like we
have at home" added Mrs. Witham.
The shop is very well appointed,
with large windows and clean, fresh
paintwork. The display case shows a
tempting array of pies, cakes, cookies,
bread and rolls and salad dressing
may be made to order. Then there
will he baked beans for Saturday
nights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

29c each: SOS satins, all colors,
$1.95 yd; sos taffetas, all colors,
$195 yd; best silk shirtings. $3.50
yd: best crepe shirtings, $2.25 yd;
new dress voiles, 39c yd; new dress
voiles, 59c yd: $5.0S slip7on sweat
ers $1.9S each: $L50 crib blankets,
pink and blue for $1O0; petticoats
with silk founce. special at .$1.9S:
new Tricol2tte overblouses, special
at sos; sos children's bingham
dresses, 6 to ii yrs. for $1.5O.
Chernowsky offers the following
splendid bargains for today: Misses
and juniors Bingham dresses, pretty
patterns. sizes IA to 20, value 50,
now $40; a few more of those "a
plush coats with raccoon collars
S25, collar alone is worth more than
the marked price of the coat; early
showing of new Spring suits and
coats; ladies' Tripletoe silk hose,
leading shades and sizes, reg. $3.50,
now 50; children's tan hose, 19c;
ladies' pink jersey boomers, 29c;
ladies pink crepe bloomers, soc;
Mavis talcum powder, 19c.
Shoes specials at Cadarettes for
today include: Little gents army
shoes, sizes 8 to 13 IL, tan and
black, S295; youths, sizes ], / 1-2
and ., S3.45; boys sizes, $3.65; boys
dress, Goodyear welt shoes, tan and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05
ADJUSTMENTS
| WONDERFUL ART
BY CORINNE
GRIFFITH

Patrons of the Colonial theatre are
promised for today some of the most
artistic and satisfying acting seen at
the popular house in weeks Corinne
Griffith will be at the theatre in the
Vitagraph feature 1.-The Broadway
Bubble" play that has nothing to
do with the so-called riotious ban
quets of Broadway.
1t is a story that sweeps the
spectator along to striking and, in
way, tragic climax. Miss Griffith is
called on to act the roles of twin sis
tiers, but sisters so entirely different
in character that except for their
looks one would never think them
related. OF the work of the star, the
Exhibitors Herald says: "The per-
Torrance of Miss Griffith is all that
can be desired. Each of the two char
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

acters she plays is clean cut and at
no time does the mood of one creep
into the other. They are played for
what they are, two distinct char
acters. 1t sometimes seems as If the
parts are in the hands. of different
players"
!. Miss Griffith is given the most ca
pable support and the settings of the
play are entirely in keeping with the
bigness of the story and the acting.
Rings and Things" is the title of
mighty good comedy feature that
will also be shown today. The sixth
episode of Velvet Fingers" and the
Pathe Review complete the regular
program. At the matinee, special
feature has been added which viii
offer Hoot Gibson in THE Big Catch"
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05
ITOURNEUR PLAY
'ATCOLONIAL
ON MONDAY

Another Maurice Tourneur pro-
duction my Ladys Garter" will be
given at the Colonial theatre on Mon
day. 1t is a Paramount release, q
clean, wholesome story of a dainty
jewelled circlet. yet in its trail there
came romance, mystery, robbery,
blackmail, daring deeds and thrills
aplenty. Wyndham Standing and
Sylvia Dreamer are the stars.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

The Augusta Dramatic Society, I'M
der the direction OF Fl. Price Webber
will give their play Dora" in Bow
doinham on the evening of March 9
under the auspices Of Merry Meet
ing Grange. in their hall. A genuine
farmers supper will be served pre-
vious to the play. and after it grand
ball will take place in the Grange
hall, and an enjoyable time is an
ticipated. The play and players are
satisfaction to Augusta people on the
occasion of their performance for the
Augusta general hospital in the
Opera house short time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

good as they look. Cherry cakes,
mocha cakes, pies, cookies and that
incompatible Yankee bread-each
hold that distinctive quality of all
r & S products. Juicy baked beans
and tasty brown bread are offered
for today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05
LOCAL NOTICE

Young people of Augusta! Have
you a Church Home? The Christian
Endeavor Society of the Penney Me-
mortal Church most cordially invites
YOU to attend it's meetings which are
held every Sunday evening at $50. P.
NJ. Our pastor, Howard Fl. Brown,
IS particularly interested in you and
has q treat prepared for you this
Sunday. evening, at 7.30. You will
feel wen repaid for an hour spent in
this Church Home. mar5dlt
Meeting Of Local 400 A. IF. OF M.
sunday, Mar. 6. 1921 at $3.50 p. M.
Business of special Importance to
be transacted. r. ", Pease. Secy.
mar4-5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

Kirschner's Meat bargain will OBJ.
! serve sausage day today. A big lo1
of pork sausage will be made ur
early this morning and it will i'm
mediately be placed on sale at is
cents a pound, five pounds for sc
cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

Burton Cleavcs, son of Judge and
Mrs. Benz. +. Clcaves, went to Port
land Friday afternoon to attend the
automobile show. He will return
Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

Cocoa by the bulk may be bought
today at the E. w. Church store.
1t is a superior brand and the spe-
cial price is only 10 cents a pound.
Some real Vermont maple syrup has
also been received for sale today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

black, $4.35; mems tan army shoes,
$535.
G. T. Bilodeau Co. have $50 all
wool. silk lined, herringbone weave
suits for men at $25; boys jerseys
in red and blue. 79c: few boys
flannel shirts, sizes Is IL and IA for
81; boys hose soc; lot of mems
hose, sizes IL and 10, formerly
SOC now 19c or & prs. for ST.; mems
white collar. attached shirts former
ly $3.50. So and $3.50. now $1.9S.
Spring hats are in, So to So all col
ors. Boys overalls. sizes 3. 4. 5 and
6 now SOC.
Swift & Turner specials today in
clude 20 inch galvanized tub. 79c;
round clothes baskets, 60 C; IA qt.
tin dish pans, Soc; 10 qt. Convex
gray enamel kettle and cover. 9Sc;
. qt gray enamel double boiler, 9Sc
Small lot, odd sizes of corsets,
ranging in prices from So to $40, to
close at sos, says F. Eta Blake.
Bargains for today's specials at
H. J. Merrick's are: % serge and
| colors, $13 to SIC values, how 50. /;
1 lot old style dress skirts. choice
SLIGO; new bingham fine dress
styles, 25c yd.; big line of children's
rompers. 2 to 6 yrs, Soc to $19S.
The season is rather late but 50
outing robe for Csc is a good buy.
Extra values in sheets at $1.19 and
81. 40; pillow slips at 29c and 39c.
S175 collar, cuff and vest sets, or
candle and lace, special S125; SOC
40 inch wolfe, all colors, special, SOC;
15c Sunset Soap dyes, lie; q inch
best quality flannels, 20c yd; 1 lot
boys hose in odd sizes, to close out
for 25c pr; $3.50 chiffon velvets
in black, navy and brown, 40 inches
wide, $3.50 yd. At the Daylight
Store, CLaBreck & Lishness).
With Easter but three weeks
away, it is time to be looking about
you and getting acquainted with
the new styles for man. Beane &
Cross are showing the new Spring
hats, Emery shirts ands cravats
Their Easter window displays re-
fleet the season. Prices are much
lower.
An exceptional special is offered
by the Richmond Apparel Shop. w.
B. Corsets, to fit any type of figure,
positively a S. value for $2.75. With
this special goes the stores entire
line Of corsets marked at a 20 per
cent discount.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

Miss Helen EEcmark has returned
TO her home in Portland, after pass
ing a few days here. heiEs called by
The illness Of her relative. Miss Anna
Adamson. Mis- -AdaI0son underwent
an operation for appendicitis at the
AUGUSTA General hospital and is re-
portcd to be on tho road to recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

Mrs. M. c. Morrill, and Mrs. Dora
Colley of Gray have arrived in the
city and they will pass a few days
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

ID. w. Adams Co. offers for today:
Lockwood cotton, SO inch. 15c yd;
Lockwood cotton. 40 inch, 16c yd
Hill cotton, So inch, 1Sc yd; 49c
Huqk Towels, &c each; 79c Bath
towels, Soc. each: dry we'll towels,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

Mrs. Charles f. Penney passed
Thursday in Auburn where she Wis
tied friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

Thomas Leigh left yesterdays for
Bangor to attend the session of the
superior court for Penobscot county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-05

The funeral of the late Caroline
Young Noble will be held at st.
Marks Episcopal church this Satur-
day afternoon at 100.