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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
GOOD PROGRAM AT
REGULAR MEETING
OF LEGION WOMEN
Especial to the August

Aledo. Aug 10.-An interesting
program was given at the regular
meeting of the woman's auxiliary
OF the legion held last night at the
legion rooms. The program COM
mlttee was Mrs. d. "A. Hebel and
Miss Mary Emerson.
Miss Frances Hebel gave two
readings, The Little Wild White
Rose" and THE Grasshopper and
the Ant" Miss Marie Morrison
sang Through the Years. by Car
RE Jacobs Bond A feature of the
entertainment was the solo dane
ing OF Miss Gertrude Abercrombie
OF Chicago. who is visiting at the
II. G. knickerbocker home in Aledo.
Following her first dance she was
called back for an encore.
In the absence of the president
and vice president of the organiza-
ton Mrs. ]. A. Kleinsmid presided
as chairman of the meeting,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
ARE SKATING WAY
TO SAN FRANCISCO
FOR SPORT OF 1T
Especial Correspondence.)

Sterling, Ill, Aug. 10.-When
Jack and Blanche Carson, Philadel-
phians, who are making the trip
across country from their home
town to San Francisco on roller
skates. skated into Sterling they
had Travelled over 1850 miles dur
ing which time they had never TAX
en- their skates off except when they
retire at night. They left Phila-
delphia on May and are just COM
plotting their trip across Illinois.
They hope to arrive in San Fran
cisco in November. They are max
ing the trip solely for the purpose
of showing the world that it can
be done. Their skates are riveted
on their shoes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
BETTLER FAMILY
TO SPEND WINTER =
IN LOS ANGELES
Special Correspondence. }

Keithsburg, Ill, Aug. 10.-H. C.
BETTER, well known grocer, leaves
this week with Mrs Better and
daughter Maxine, for Los Angeles,
Calf. The trip will be made by
auto, the party stopping at various
points of interest on the way but
arriving in Los Angeles in time for
Miss Maxine to enter school.
The Pettler family spent last
winter in Los Angeles with their
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Bald
win. This time they will meet their
first granddaughter, Marion Bald
win, who was born this spring.
They viii stay in Los Angeles all
winter, and may locate there per-
manentiy.
Mr.. BETTER will leave his grocery
in charge of John Miller, who is
buying a half interest in the bust
ness.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
COUNTY PATIENTS
ARE ENTERTAINED
BY BIG BROTHERS
(Special Correspondence !

Geneseo. Ill. Aug. 10.-The Big
Brothers" of Geneseo held an en-
tertainment for the inmates of the
county infirmary, six miles south
of Geneseo, Tuesday evening. The
entertainment was to be held last
week, but owing to the rain it was
postponed until last night. The
program for the evening included
several selections by an orchestra,
a male quartet and minstrel enter
tainers. Several brief talks con-
cluded the evenings program. A
stand was erected and refreshments
were furnished for the inmates.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
INJURED WHEN
STRUCK BY CAR
W. E. fuller of Morrison is Knock
ed Down by Machine at Gen.
eseO Crossing.
Especial Correspondence

Sterling, H., Aug. 10.-W. E. Tul-
Ter of Morrison sustained severe
injuries yesterday morning at the
Geneseo crossing on Main street in
that city when he was knocked
down by an automobile driven by
NJ. d. Crouch, who resides several
miles northeast of that city. He
was unconscious when picked up
by the man who struck him.
Examination revealed that a bone
in his left wrist was fractured and
his nose, cheek and one of his hips
badly bruised. Mr.. Crouch said he
was driving at a moderate rate OF
speed when the accident occurred
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
\ TOdav's News of Western Illinois
Geneseo Personals
fsnecial corresnondence. ]


Geneseo, Ill, Aug. 10.-Miss Cert
rude Record of Cambridge spent
Saturday and Sunday with her sis
ter, Mrs. Dale Pierce, OF NORTH
State, street
Max Arnett, who is druggist at
the Charles NJ. Lynd drug store,
was taken TO the J. c.. Hammond
hospital where he underwent an
operation for the removal of his
tonsils.
Mr.. and Mrs Will Dunbar and
family who reside on North College
avenue, are under quarantine for
five weeks, due to one of the chill
dren being i'll with scarlet fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Boyd, Mr.. and
Mrs. Addison Collins, Frank Col
Inns and daughter, Dorothy, will
leave on camping trip Aug. II, to
Wisconsin. The party expects to
be gone about two weeks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
CLUB BOOSTERS
WILL ORGANIZE
AT NEXT MEET
Site Committee Reports Options
Held on Several Desirable
Locations.
Especial to The Argus.)

y
Aledo. Aug. 10.-Fifty Mercer cit
liens boosters for the proposed
country club, met at the city hall
in Aledo last night A number of
farmers. business men and breed
ers OF Joy were in attendance.
Reports of the various commit
tees recently appointed by Chair
man w. c. Grant were heard and
a general discussion of the pro-
posed methods was held. The COM
mi.tee appointed on sites, which
was composed of l.. Macy Park
man, W. c. Grant and John McRob-
erts, reported that options on sew
eral desirable locations were al
ready held by the committee and
several more pieces of land we're
being investigated Chairman Grant
appointed Frank Sherer of Joy as
member of this committee 1t
was decided that suggestions for
possible sites for the location Of
the club be sent to members of the
site committee. 1t is asked, that
anyone interested in the project
send in suggestions as to the loca-
ton. The time limit set for re-
these suggestions was Sat
urday night. None will be consid- /
cred after that time.
1t was decided that a meeting !
will be called on Aug. % at the
city hall, at which time the perma-
nent organization of the club will
take place. A site will also be de- !
cided on at that time and an expert J
landscape gardener called to meet
with the committee.
Larry Burns of Joy was appoint
ed to serve on the membership COM
mittee, members of which are Ralph
Thede, D. e. Farr. I. F. Gilimor, E.
T. Carlson and M. NJ Marquis.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
ALEDO CITIZENS
TOUR MILKY WAY
WITH IOWA FLYER
Especial to The Arrns \

Ale5o. Aug. 10.-Several Aledo
citizens made their first trip heay-
onward yesterday. They were TAX
en- on.the journey by A. G. McMann.
an aviator from the Davenport fly
ing school. who has been located
IN Aiedo for two days. The ffier
made his first appearance Monday.
he was forced to land because of
a broken wheel in a field east of
Aledo- The new wheel was receiy-
ed Yesterday and the airman was
again soon touring the heavens.
Among the passengers who enjoyed
a 15-minute ride yesterday at $40
q throw were Fred Donahue, DC.
Rowe, Cleo Steiner. E. c. Petrie
and Vaughn SEWERS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
SALE AT MATHFRVHLE.

kDPeCIaI 20 Inc Argus
Aleuo, Aug. 10.-A. R Stein. who
mas conducted a general store for
II years in Matherville, has decid-
ed to go out of business and a sale
or his entire stock of merchandise
commences tomorrow. The stock is
valued at $4,000. The building
owned by Mr.. Stein, has been Ieas'
ed by Jack Hallas. Mr.. Stein VII
also sell his residence property in
MatnervlIle, as he expects to To-
cate in Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
THRESHING ABOUT
DONE IN BURGESS
ESPECIAL CorrespondenceN

Burgess, III, Aug. 10.-The north
side threshing run finished its sea
sons work at the Ed Hines farms
this week. Mac Dingwell, who had
finished his home run some time
ago, furnished the power with his
big Lawson tractor. The Dan
Cameron crew also finished their
run and the Lester Swartz outfit
finished the season at the George
Armstrong farm Monday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
JOE ROOS HURT
WHILE AT WORK
ON LARGE PLANK
Especial Correspondence.l

Geneseo, ILL.,, Aug. 10.-Word
came to Geneseo friends and rela-
tives this week that Joe Roos, for
merly a resident of Geneseo but
now living in Colorado, was suffer
ing severe injuries received while
he was doing some building. Mr..
Roos was sitting on a board and
the board broke and he fell and in
jured his spine. 1t is thought that
one OF his kidneys was crushed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
D. z. CLUB MEETS
AT ROLLS HOME
Especial Correspondence

Milan, Ill, Aug. 10.-Mrs. Bartol
ROLLS was hostess to the D. E. club
girls at her home on Dickson street
last evening. The evening was
spent doing needlework. and must
cal numbers were enjoyed, after
which Mrs. ROLLS served a deIic-
ious lunch.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
LAY CORNERSTONE
OF REFORM CHURCH
Especial Correspondence /,

sterling, ILL.,, Aug. 10.-At 2
o o'clock Monday afternoon occurred
an event which was of much in
terest to the community in general
around Morrison and especially so
TO The congregation of the Reform
ed church of that city, when the
cornerstone of the new Ebenezer
reformed church, which is in nro-
cess of construction, was laid.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
CHAUTAUQUA AT
REYNOLDS BEING
WE'LL ATTENDED
Especial Correspondence.l

reynolds, Ill, Aug. 1O.-A large
attendance has been recorded at the
reynolds chautauqua being held
mere this week. Each number on
the program has been well received
and plans are already under way for
the chautauqua to be held here next
year.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
AID TO MEET,

ISpeCldI 10 The ArguS.I
Aledo, Aug. 10.-Mrs. Elizabeth
RAIDER will be hostess to the mem
bers of the Ladies' Aid society of
the First Methodist church of Aledo
tomorrow afternoon at her home
west of the city. Those who wish
to attend this meeting are asked
to meet at the church at . O'clock
In the afternoon. Cars will ba
waiting to convey the members 10
The RAIDER home. Election of Off
GERS will take place at this time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
WORK OF CLEANING
AND PAINTING CITY
WATER TANK BEGUN
Especial to The August

Aledo, Aug. 10.-Work of clean
ing and painting the city water
tank was commenced on Monday.
The work is being done by men
sent out by the Chicago Bridge and
iron works, who were awarded the
contract by the Aledo city council.
The contract price was S315. Be
fore coming to Aledo the crew
cleaned and painted the water
tank at Viola.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
RECREATIONAL MEETING.

NDPONfdI 90 NE M us.
Aledo, Aug. 10.-Members and
families of the Burgess, Seaton and
Ohio Grove units of the Mercer
county home bureau will enjoy a
recreational meeting tonight at the
home of Mrs. William Heating in
Ohio Grove township. Each unit
will give a special stunt Talks will
be given by Farm Advisor p. 5.
Richey. Home Advisor Miss Helen
Schouten and by Mrs. Glen Gill
NOR.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
SOCIAL PLANNED
BY GRACE WOMAN
Especial Correspondence J

Geneseo, ILL.,, Aug. 10.-The ladies
of the Grace church held an ice
cream sociabIe on the church lawn
Tuesday evening. A large sum was
cleared and will be used by the So
ciety. Ice cream and cake were
served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
DELEGATES ATTEND
LEAGUE INSTITUTE
HELD IN PONTIAC
Especial Correspondence J

orlon, Ill, Aug. 10.-Rev. Sidney
A Guthrie. Violet Hofflund. Ger
trude Lydic, Lorena Bodeen and
Gerald Bodeen left for Pontiac
where they will attend the En'
worth League institute. They made
the trip by auto.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
DEATH COMES TO
STERLING WOMAN

Sterling. Ill. Aug. 1n.-Nrs,
Stewart Kuhn died at her homs
here yesterday morning. The fu-
neral will be held Thursday after
noon at $50 at the home.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
ROAD IMPROVEMENT
WORK PROGRESSING
IN LOWER COUNTY
Especial Corresnondence,

Drury, Ill, Aug. 1O.-The road
work on the lower road leading
from Muscatine to the county line
is progressing nicely under the su-
Perylslon of Philip Nussbaum. Two
Dr1dges have already been com
pleted.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
LUTHERAN SOCIETY
WILL GIVE SOCIAL,
Especial Correspondence

Coal Valley, ILL.,, Aug. 10. = The
young peoples society of the Luth
eran church will give an ice cream
sociable Saturday evening on the
church lawn. Ice cream, cake, cot
fee and sandwiches will be served
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
REYNOLDS WOMEN
TO CONDUCT SALE
IN ALEDO STORE
Especial to The Argus.)

Aledo. Aug. 10.-Women of the
congregation Of the Methodist
church of Reynolds are planning
on holding a bake sale in Aledo
next Saturday. The sale will be
held at the d. J. VanAtta FIVE and
ten-cent store on Seventh street.
Homemade cake, candy and cottage
cheese will be offered for sale. The
sale is scheduled to start at 1
O'clock
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
MILES STURGEON
is LAID TO REST
Especial Correspondence.)

Alpha, III, Aug. a0-Miles Stur-
geon, whose body was sent here
from France, was buried in Wood
hull Sunday. Many Alpha people
attended the funeral.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
CHURCH PEOPLE
SERVING DINNER
Especial Correspondencs ,

IIIlnoIs City, III, Aug. 10. = The
young people of the Methodist
church are serving dinner TODAY in
the church basement. Dinner is he
ing served cafeteria style. They are
also holding a fancy work bazar
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
LONG ILLNESS Is
ENDED BY DEATH
- Especial Correspondencel

Especial Correspondent
Sterling, Ill, Aug. 10.-Mrs. EIiz-
abeth Detweiler died at her home
in Penrose Tuesday morning after
an illness extending over a period
of four years. Funeral arrange
ments have not been completed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
ENROTH IS NAMED
RED SOX MANAGER
OF TEAM IN CISCO
Especial Correspondence,l

CISCO. Ill, Aug. 1O.-Charles J.
Enroth was elected manager of the
CISCO Red Sox at the meeting Of tha
baseball team Monday evening. Hs
succeeds r. T. Head.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
SWEDONA SUNDAY
SCHOOL TO PICNIC
Especial Corresno,do

Especial Correspondence
S"eoona, Ill, Aug. 10.-The Sun
day school picnic of the Swedona
cnurch will be held on the church
lawn Friday, Sept 2.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
YIELD OF II
BUSHELS TO ACRE
Especial Correspondence. J

Sterling, Ill, Aug. 1O.-The larg-
est yield of oats per acre reported
thlS year was grown on the Rob
ert Wentsel farm near here. Mr..
Wentsel has the early June oats
which yielded II bushels to the
acre.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-08-10
SEIZE SUSPECTS

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. 10.-Four
men and three women were arrest
ed in connection with s25. 900 hank
holdup in Seattle, Wash, July IA.
The Yale expositor., 1921-01-06

have In erphanages and elsewhere un-
der our care 10000 homeless, father
less or motherless children who are
absolutely dependent upon us. This is
exclusive Of 6s hospitals with 6,552
beds, 12S clinics, rescue homes for
girls and unnumbered thousands of
refugees who are being helped through
our Industrial relief and In ether ways.
"The Near East Relief has during
the past four or FIVE years commission.
ed and sent to the Near East more
than 1000 American relief workers, Of
whom 500 are still In the field, all of
them working at great financial sacri-
hce-the standard of salary being $50
per month and maintenance--and
many Of them facing great personal
danger and hardship in the perform.
Rnca of their llfe-saving service. A
score Of them have died from typhus
or ether diseases more Or less related
to their faithfulness In the perform
ance OF relief service.
"Nor IL that all. We have raised
and disbursed during war times and
in q war-torn area, In large measure
under enemy control, more than SAL.
0o0, 900 In cash, and. including -four,
Red Cross and other supplies admin
istered by our agents, total OF cash
and supplies In excess of Sc, 1000 900.
The official reports show that on June
80, 1920, we had in orphanages $4,000
AA
supporting outside Of the orphanages
56,039 children, making a total of no.
600 boys and girls now under the care
Of the Near East Relief"
Mr.. Dodge considers the work of the
Near East Relief one Of the most
stupendous undertakings Of dislnter.
ested philanthropy the world has ever
seen.
I'll countries whose population to-
tails more than 100000 souls, Ameri-
can idealism exemplified by the work
Of the Near East Relief constitutes
today torch of enlightenment and en-
influence for peace throughout the
whole Near East" he maintains. "Our
American ideal of liberty, industry and
helpfulness has brought us as q people
happiness, prosperity and fulfillment.
Out Of the fullness Of this heritage
we are furnishing a faithful and un-
daunted Christi;.n people the brotherly
aid which will enable them to reach
the same fulfillment that God has
given US.
at is an achievement Of which every
American may well be proud"
The Yale expositor., 1921-01-06
"A NATION SAVED
BY AMERICA" SAYS
CLEVELAND H. DODGE
New York Business Man De-
scribes Vast Armenian Work
of Near East Relief.

Cleveland II. Dodge, New York bank
er and business man, director of the
National City Bank. and treasurer Of
The Russell Sage Foundation and OF
the Near East Relief, declares that
"a nation has been saved by American
philanthropy, and the generosity of the
American people through the Near
Eas. Relief. in its work for the Ar
menians.
"The lowest official estimate indi-
Gates that one million persons ara liv-
ing today who would not be alive had
It not been for this relief" Mr.. Dodge
continued, 81 have an autograph letter
from DR.. II. OhandJanian, president Of
the Armenian Republic, In which he
writes: America literally saved US
from starvation
wholly aside from adults who have
been saved from starvation, we today
The Yale expositor., 1921-01-06
l4,le
The Following Described Personal Property;

Grey Percheron Mare, Z yrs. old
weight 1900
Grey Horse, 8 yrs, W.T.. 1850
Cow, yrs, due Feb. 25th
Purebred Jersey Heifer, 8 mos. old
"a Jersey Heifer, 10 months old
Roam Heifer, 8 months old
40 good Pullets
Moline Wagon, new
Top Buggy, good as new
Set Osborne Spring-tooth Harrows.
Brown City Plow No. 5
Good Gravel Box
Wagon, Box and Rack
Set Bob Sleighs and Box
Set Heavy Harness, nearly new
Good Single Harness
The Yale expositor., 1921-01-06

Set Heavy Whiflletrc6s
Set Bride Halters
Pair 21-in. Horse Collars
Pair Stable Blankets
All Steel Pinch Bar
Some Square Timbers
Good Oak Barrel
Steel Barrel
Pork Barrel
DeLaval Separator, No. II
Large Mahogany Victrola
Quantity of Records
8-foot Extension Table
Bureau
Vacuum Sweeper
And many other articles to nu
merous TO mention.
The Yale expositor., 1921-01-06
AU6 7 ION SALE
G. w. BELL, Auctioneer

The undersigned will offer for sale by Public Auction to the
highest bidder, without reserve, at the premises.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-20
IN YOUTHS GAY spRlNoTlME
incident Of Innocent Pleasure That
Excited the Admiration Of
Cap johnson.

III shore does Teller g0ad 10 scr
the innocent pleasure children get out
Of the coming If spring. aaid Gap
Johnson of Isnmpus Ridge "Ths first
right warip day most Of my young inns
swArmed. na you might say Wife took
and ripped sem out af their under.
clothes ahat shed served EN- ~ IN last
fail. and theg hit the path Tor the
creek. scratching and GUESSING meF-
rily.
They found thpra seven of eight of
gabe giggrrY.s kids. three Or four II
IIln.T0m Tuilery.s. bunch Of K4ke
fuMkey's md several more tliat no.
body could tell whose they were I'll
they got their faces washed Well,
then there was grand hoorax ~
they alI shncked themselves md
whlrIed in 70 tying eaeh others
clothes up III haFti knots. and lighting
ah0nt Il, and such o. that. Hnnnd
and round and over and under they
went. TIL they nil fell into the drink
and kept right on tanning eafh other
till they knocked MI the water out 81
tie reek.T--Kansas City star.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-20
BOBBY WANTED THAT AGATE
ii Fsrsistsney Gould Havs Cot Il fsf
Him, We Nusk Admit tis
Deserved Ii.

The uider boys were playing mar
tles. Three.yeAr-pid bobby wished
some asntes like hls brother laH and
naked father for two cents n bus one
With. the money nas given III him
md he Immediately Wished Il - 10
the store to make the purchase. So
persistent did he become Tint father
said:
III yuu don't keep Atlli about that
bgate I Will tnke tlsaee pennies AWAY
from you.
esYhAt uiil ypn ID with the pennles
II you 10 take them awny3s be aakfa
why, III put them back IL sny
purse
"Wlli you take them uptnwn when
gou ~ to the Officer
Yes I will.
After b few moments reflections.
Hobby caine back with:
and win you huy ne ~ agnte With
them7'.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-20
Che. J. ].
American
/ .Le9ion
scopy for This Department Supplied BY
the American Legion News saxvtee1
POOR LEAD TO OBTAIN SPLIT
Attempt to Arouse indignation Over
AHorror on the Rhine. Proves
Dismal Failure.

saThe Germanophiie attempt to
arouse American indignation over the
horror On the Rhine and thereby TO
lead TO split, spiritual rather than
diplomatic, between america and her
recent allies Inns failed Of Its purpose
In precisely the same way that Ger
man propaganda in this country failed
In every one of the years between
1914 and 1918" says an editorial In
the American Legion Weekly.
'sThe truth is merely that the Ger
mans do not know how to go about
1t. sKuftur' obviously does not include
any knowledge Of the ine art Of get
ting something over, fact amply at
tested by the reflex action which has
accompanied the present attempt. The
Won Mach style OF responsiveness Is
no more subtle than the efforts OF .
st. Bernard puppy to stand up on a
hardwood floor, Ii is flattering the
Won Mach type of boring from within
TO cali its lnsidlous. InsidiOus II Is,
however, In It's intent IL not IN les APP
plication.
''Dr. Won Mach has proved himself
poor servant Of his country, wheth-
err he regards his country as America
or Germany. He Ii poor American
for having tried to win America over
60 the point Of view Of the unrepen
tant nation to defeat whose gov0pn
ment 100000 Americans gave theii
lives. for attempting to resurrect .
lhyphen that was theoretically buried
just three years ago. He IL pool
German because his clumslness ha'
served only to arouse America 20 ths
fact that she is still at war with Ger
many"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-05-20
POST WINS ON GOLDEN CALF
TWo-Headed Animal Aids IN Raising
Organizations Funds From
sfOO 10 $500.

The Golden Calf of the Twentieth
century has been discovered by the
American Legion post at Frederlcks-
burg, Va. which owes an Increase In
It's working capital from 500 TO $500
to a two-headed juvenile COW, IN full
title TO which the post invested It's
scant 500 last fall.
Having Induced Westmoreland
county farmer to part with the freak
animal for this sum, special levy of
various small amounts was made
upon the treasury to buy nourishment
for the calf. Then came the Virginia
state fair In Richmond and the calf
was In full bloom. eating both his
heads Off and waxing fal withal.
The Fredericksburg post put him
on exhibit, charging suitable fee.
When the fair was over and the dust
had settled. the post treasury CON
tained 81 Goethe accrued earnings Of