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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-30
To the Arms Conferenee-

Rock Island, I'LL, Nov. 29.-Editor
The Argus: A resolution, given be-
low in part, was adopted by the
International Bible Students in
convention at Washington, and pre-
sented Sunday to the delegates of
the disarmament conference for its
consideration. AS it embodies the
spirit and opinion of local Interna-
tional Bible students, i would
greatly appreciate your printing the
following from the resolution:
las Christians earnestly striving
to follow the teachings of Christ
Jesus Jul Lord and his Apostles.
we hold:
That war is a relic of barbarism.
destructive Of good morals and a
reproach to christian peoples;
That the principles taught by
the Lord Jesus Christ preclude CON
secrated christians from engaging
in war, bloodshed OF violence in
any form;
That no nation can be said to be
here to those principles taught by
the Lord and his apostles.
THAT the ruling or governing
factors of the nations commonly
called "Christendom" are now and
for some time have been, to wit,
financial princes, otherwise termed
controllers of commerce, statesmen
or political leaders, who formulate
the laws. and clergymen and other
ecclesiastical teachers, the last
named, both Catholic and protest
ant, having, contrary TO the word
of God, Joined hands with the two
aforementioned factors (which
three component parts here men
toned we for convenience and iden-
LITIGATION designate The Ruling
Powers");
That the delegates and represen-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-30

from the destruction of arms. but
genuine reformation of men viii
lead automatically TO the complete
destruction OF all instruments or
war and all forms of violence.
While war is terrible beyond de
scription OF human phrase, yet 1t
is not the worst thing to be feared.
"Bolshevism, as a great menacing
monster. is knocking at the door OF
every nation, and the destruction
all law and order is threatened
To prevent such terrible disaster
and to save the people from indie
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-30
Owed Her Faded
Curtains and a
Skirt like New

Diamond Dyes add years of
wear to worn. faded skirts. waists,
coats, stockings, sweaters, cover
ings. hangings,. draperies, every
thing. Every package contains di-
rections so simple any woman a
put new. rich, fadeless colors into
her worn garments or draperies
even if she has never dyed before.
Just buy Diamond Dyes-no other
kird-then your material will come
out right, because Diamond Dyes
are guaranteed not to streak, spot,
fade. or run. Tell your druggist
whether the material you wish to
dye is wool or silk, or whether it i
linen, cotton or mixed goods
ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-30

stftute the fulfillment OF prophe-
cies made by Jesus himself as re-
lating to the present time. Within
a short time His kingdom will be
fully and completely established
and the old order of things COM
pleteiy gone. To that kingdom all
earthly powers must be subject
either willingly or unwilli6gly.
The trouble upon the nations be-
ginning in 1914 is but the express
sion of Gods vengeance against all
unEighteous systems in the earth"
A BIBLE STUDENT.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-30
THIRD
IN STATE FOR
PLACING JOBS
Ia Successful Month for
unemployed = November
sIackens Again.

- ,ahorers were placed at
drring October in Rock Is
~ brnugh the Illinois free en-
isu.ment bureau than any OF the
ppSs- "A bureaus Of the state, with
o. sxception Of Chicago and Rock
tas The employment bulletin is
~ "a monthly by the state depart
sasa ~ labor shows that Rock Is
~ nlaced s36, Rockford 921, and
chicago 400.
uocr island, Fred w. Rinck, su-
n~~rtendent Of the bureau. said,
! =, Soyember has slumped. Fig
~ for This month have not been
n-,5lad hut there was a decline
"a the report Of October. Farm
Uorx increased the October call for
help. uod in
october. Ss7 male and 800 female
sonIicants. the bureau in this city
a,aced eO5 men and 231 women,
ghich compares favorably with
o,her free employment Offices of
ne state. Employers during Octo-
hsr asked for 1924 men and wom-
an the bureau having referred 922,
and s36 having been successfully
placed.
,%ortunities for employment in Oc-
iaber than in September, Aurora
ele mere. Bloomington 1924, Chi
csgo e3G, Danville 1877. Joliet IS,
Peo-ia 354 and Rockford Is.
Fast st. Louis showed the great
cal gain considered on the basis of
how many persons applied for each
100 jcbs open. The ratio of gain
in Aurora, Bloomington, Chicago,
Dauyi.le. Joliet and Peoria showed
an Improvement. while at Decatur
and Rockford the ratio was some
what increased. Rock Island and
Springfield showed an increase, but
10 a slightly le~s extent.
The ratio for Rock Island, fig
ured on this basis. was 1902 in
,Julv. 1851 in August. 1854 in Sep
TENDER and 1856 in October. Only
East st. Louis and Chicago sur
passed Rock Island in having the
largest number of men and women
registered for work in October,
Rock Island having 1887. East ST.
Louis 2431 and Chicago 1913.
There were 2t.536 persons look
ing for work in September in the
combined offices and 21,SSS in Octo-
Der. with HOPS and 1904 Jobs
available in these respectiye
months.
Farm Work Increases.
In the industrial classifcations
approximately II per cent of the
jobs available were to be had in
agricultural pursuits. three per
cent Of the requests were for boys.
two per cent were calls for help
in the building and construction
line four per cent for clerical helm.
domestic and personal service need
ed l6 per cent. three ger cent were
for factory workers, three per cent
in the metal and machinery indus
try. one per cent in wholesale and
trade. Woodworking and furniture
requests were for three per cent of
the total number, % per cent were
for common laborers and 20 per
cent casual workers. The other
Jobs were to be had in the clothing
and textile industry, food. bever-
ages and tobacco, the printing
trades, professional and technical
and transportation and public
utilities.
There was a total OF $3.50 per
sons actually placed in Octobc'
through the operation of these Il
bureaus in u cities, which was
1904 more than for the previous
month.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-30

scrioaole suffering is the m
oous problem, which, we submit,
[vquires more than human wisdom.
we therefore suggest that the heed
ing OF Divine wisdom and the
doptl of the Divine remedy as
plescrioed by Gods holy word is
'ltaiiy. essential at this time.
Inc klngdom of Christ, for which
ne taught his disciples to pray, IS
at nand. This is evidenced by the
world war famine. p~estilence, social
upneaval, distress of nations with
perple4ity, etc, all of which con-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-30

You needn't keep on feeling dis
tressed after eating. o belching,
nor experiencing nausea between
meals, Hoods SarsapariIla cures
dyspepsia-it strengthens the stom-
ach and other digestive organs for
me proper performance of their
functions. Take Hood's.-(Adver-
elSement)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-30

tHeoders OF The Argus are invited TO
express their views under this hsadiur
lou are at liberty 10 write on any subject
near all sides of q question, The columns
OF The Argus are open tn fou. All con-
municatious must be fully signed with
me name and address OF the writer.
inoush ycur nam will not be printed Il
you desire shat tt not e..l
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07
New Boat on the
 West Coast Run

The Beilby, the new boat which was built at the Bevier boat shop recently for the West Coast run, was taken out on It's maiden trip Sunday by Captain Waters. The Beilby carries a crew of two men beside Captain Waters and is built on practically the same lines as the old Glenora. The Princess Pat has been laid up for a time and the Beilby will make the reg ular run in her place, leaving here Friday noon of each week and re- turning Tuesday night or Wednes- day morning. The trip this week was made later than usual so that fresh stuff from the Jefferson could be taken out to the West Coast towns.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07
Notice to Pay School Tax

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly ap- pointed School Tax Collector for WrangeIl in conformity with Chap ter 2o, Alaska Session Laws, 1919.
 All male persons between the ages of 21 and 50 years, except sailors Tn U. 5. Army or Revenue Cutter Service, volunteer hremen, paupers and insane persons, are subject to tax in the sum of five (S5. .oo) dollars.
 Should you be living in Alaska on or prior to the first Monday in April, 1921, said tax shall be due and payable on said first date and shall be delinquent after May Ist, 1o2L Should you arrive in Alaska later than first date above men, toned, tax will be delinquen; thirty (3o) days after your arrival, or within ten (ro) days alter notice is given you.
 All persons, firms and corpora tions employing labor shall furnish list of employees to collector and are authorized by law to deduct amount of tax from wages of em- ployees.
 Fines and imprisonment are pro- vided by the Act above quoted for those who fail or neglect to pay tax or furnish list of employees.
 Dated at Wrangell, Alaska, May 2nd, 1921.
 l.. M. Churchill. School Tax Collector for Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

St. Philips Guild will give a card party at the Wrangell Hotel Friday evening, July 15, for the benefit of the Guild room. Pro- gressive cards will begin at 8:3O, refreshments will be served and there will be informal dancing following the card games. A charge of 25 cents will be made for playing cards and this will cover the dancing also. Prizes will be awarded for high scores. Refreshments will be 25 cents and those who do not play cards will be charged 25 cents for the dancing. Everybody invited.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

The Auklet returned Sunday afternoon from the trip made to Seattle with the Osprey. The re- turn trip with the new Fisheries boat which was brought up from Seattle. the Petrel, began at II o'clock Tuesday morning. The weather on the entire trip was very favorable and good time was made. The Osprey was sold in Seattle for $700 after a price of $515 was refused for the boat in Wrangell where she was bid in by Mayor Grant.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Word has been received here that Ken Talmage, who, with his family has been residing in Nc Minnville, Oregon, for a time. has accepted a position with the U. s. Biological Survey of Alaska and is on his way north in the boat recently purchased for the Bureau by E. P. Walker. The Talmage family will evidently re- side here as the present occu- pants of their home, MT. and Mrs. Fred Lewis, have been asked to vacate.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

L. Romanet, Hudson Bay Con- missioner of Winnipeg, and Vim. Ware, Vancouver, B. C., of the Hudson Bay Company, arrived on the Alice Tuesday morning and left for Telegraph Creek on the Hazel B Tuesday noon. MT. Romanet will make a trip into the Interior, accompanied by MT. Ware, and will be gone about a month.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Mrs. o. Jarvis and Mrs. Tom Elswick were visitors in Wrangell this morning while the gas-boat, Harrie, was in port. They were on their way to Juneau from Ketchikan. Both ladies are friends of Mrs. Charles Gearing and Mrs. Jarvis was a fellow traveller of Miss Elliott's on her return trip from Seattle last year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Mrs. Jackson of Telegraph Creek, who has been i'll for some time, underwent an operation at the Wrangell General Hospital, Uhler Block, on Tuesday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07
MILK GOATS
 FOR SALE

Toggenburg Milk Goats. Carry your milk can on foot. Swiss milk goats go anywhere that a dog can go, and eat all kinds of grass, weeds and. brush. Doe and doe kid crated for shipment, $75. Rosemont Goat Dairy, 2 E, 64th St. N., Portland, Ore.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Two daughters of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Desmond arrived on the Jefferson Sunday from Chemawa, where they have been attending school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

The firm of Brown & Soles who built the courthouse and jail at Wrangell has been awarded the contract for building the new Federal jail at Sitka.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Ernest Kirrberger who is the principal merchant and trader of the town of Rake was an arrival on the Jefferson Sunday. MT. Kirrberger had been east for a visit.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Adecree of divorce was granted Charles L. Wheaton of Wrangell, from Hannah Klondyke Wheaton in the district court this morning. The plaintiff was given the custo- dy of a small son. .-Ketchikan Chronicle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

James Waters, son of Captain and Mrs. w. c. Waters, came up from Victoria, where he has been attending the University Military school, on the Alice Tuesday morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Eddie Kalkins came back on the Jefferson Sunday from a visit to Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin. He has resumed his work with the Northern Copper company.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

The first lumber cut by the Wilson and Sylvester Mill this week is for the new courthouse at Sitka and for fish boxes for the Booth Fisheries.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Harry Johnson brought Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams and daughter, Jack Voss, M. o. Johnson, A. Brandeaux and Wm. Bakke over from the Towers Camp Saturday morning, on the co.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

HEMSTITCHING AND FOOTING attachment. Works on all sew ing machines. Price $2.OO. Per sonal checks 10c extra-Light's S Mail Order House, Box 127, Birm- ingham, Ala.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Leo Mccormack was a passen- ger for Prince Rupert on the Roy al last week. There were also two second class passengers southbound.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Abraham Lincoln said "I like to see man who is proud of the place he lives in." So do your neighbors. Economy as we'll as pride says: Clean Up and Paint Up and keep it up." Let the people of Wrangell continue to see to it that the painter never sleeps.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Found-A way to save money by buying Pearl Oil Lubricating oils at the St. Michael Trading company dock.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

{. While at play June 18th at Tel egraph Creek, Perry Campbell was attacked with a severe hem orrhage from the lungs. He was brought here and given medical attention at the Wrangell General Hospital, Uhler Block.
 The Wrangell Fire Department was called out last night at about 6 o'clock by a fire in the home of Otto Teller in the south end of town. The blaze was caused by an oil stove and considerable dam- age was done before the fire was controlled.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Rev. w. E. Story arrived from the States last week to become pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Hydaburg.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Passengers going south from here on the Seattle Sunday were D. Mcdonald and A. Mckay for Seattle and J. F. Soles for Ketch- ikan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

The Wilson and Sylvester Mill company resumed operations Tuesday morning after being closed down for about a month. Only the planer mill began work on Tuesday and the sawmill started up Wednesday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

w. F. Coulson of the shrimp cannery who went south on busi- ness some time ago returned on the Jefferson Sunday.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

ForSale-11-room houseon easy terms. Inquire of Mrs. B. Swift, Stikine Ave. If
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Wanted-To secure for rent a sewing machine for two months. Apply at Sentinel office.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Ed Moran and Otto Jacobi of Tokeen were Wrangell visitors over the Fourth.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Another shipment of garnets in the rough went out on the Royal last week. It consisted of two tons.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Eugene Wheeler returned to Wrangell Sunday on the Seattle after a short visit to Petersburg.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07
OHef0 Pn6AieafionJ
 (Branch Bank) Report of the Financial Condition of the Wrangell Branch of the BANK OF ALASKA

DAlNlA UT AA11OlAA
 Located at Wrangell,
 Territory of Alaska, At the close of business on the 18th day of June. 1921.
 RESOURCES
 Loans and Discounts 5 90, 446. 88 Overdrafts None Bonds, Warrants and
 other Securities ........ II $50. % Banking house, turni-
 ture and fixtures 8,993. 62 Due from Banks-........... IS, 129 76 Due from Head Office
 and other Branches 934 98 Cash OH hand d................ 15, 149 38 Other resources -............ 6,591. fl
 Total .$152 ,O96. O3
 LIABILITIES Capital assigned from
 Head Office. e.................. $25 900. % Undivided profits less
 expenses paid - 5,792. 34 Deposits ... ........ 12O, ,81O. Il Certified checks ............ 119. % Cashiers checks. ....... "A. 58 Reserved for Interest
 and Taxes .......... ..... .... 300. %
 Total ...........$152, ,096. 03 United States of America, Territory of Alaska, ss. First Judicial Division.
 1, c. w. Upshaw, vice presi- dent of the above named branch of the Bank of Alaska, do solemn ly swear that the foregoing state. ment is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 G. w. UPsHAW,
 Vice President. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of June, 1921. [Seal] John E. Worden, Notary Public in and for the Territory of Alaska. My com mission expires Nov. 1, 1924.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

MT. and Mrs. John T. Towers spent the Fourth in Wrangell, arriving from Duncan Canal Sun- day evening".
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

Miss Esther Swanson and Miss Gertrude Crawford made the trip to Telegraph Creek on the Hazel B this week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07
Weekly Budget Of Happenings
 About Town

Julius Mason was Fourth of July visitor in Wrangell.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

The Cooked Food Sale will be at Benjamin'ss store at 3 p. m. Saturday by the Ladies Aid So- ciety.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07

and it is unsuitable for mounting purposes. Now 1t may be possible that we have just such a head as you want for this. animal, as we save them, and when you are short a head, and we have one, we may be able to put up your trophy in good shape.
 Write for our catalog and prices of rugs made to order.
 w. w. WEAVER
 CUSTOM TANNER
 READING, MICHIGAN
The Wrangell sentinel., 1921-07-07
Open Mouth
 Bear Rugs
 Made to Order

The whole skin ef- feet hanging on the wall instead of ly- ing on the floor is something y ou
 would like. It spreads out flat on the wall, and is fitted to hang up, lay on the floor, or across the table.
 Sometimes when you buy a skin from an Indian or trap- per the head is gone
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-02
$50, 900, 900
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
5n N BONDS

coa1od nronosals will be received by the undersigned until IL
q o'clock. A. M, Standard Time.
V '"'N' 49, TUESDAY, JUNE 14TH, 1921,
e. +o r,robase of twelve million dollars ($12O00,OOO), 90
State of New Jersey, Soldiers Bonus Bonds, dated july ISL, az ~
drawing interest, from July LIST, 1921, and maturing July ISL l9ti.
These bonds are payable both as to principal and interest az
tho Mercer Trust Company, Trenton, N. j, the interest pelns pay
allie semiannually on the first days of January and July III ach
to their maturity. The above bonds are issued 1or ,e p"l-
noseo of providing for the payment of a bonus to each soioler, Vi
q denendent r. dependents thereof, who served IN the mlltary II
naval forces of the United States during the war between Inc JIM
ed states and the German Empire and its Allies, under the ProVis-
ions of chapter 159, P. L. 1920, which act was submitted TO M Peo-
no at the general election held in the State OF New Jersey, No
pember 2. 1921, and received the sanction of a majority il the Vo'es
cast for and against it at said election.
Riders will be required to submit unconditional BIDS ana eacn
hid mist be accompanied by a certified cheek Tor an amount equai
2s, ~ the face value of the amount of bonds bid Tor payaole "
the order of William T. Read, Treasurer OF the state y! new e n
SOW To he forfeited as liquidated damages IN case the pldoer snan
Withdraw his bid or shall fail and neglect to pay ana take salo
honds should the same be awarded to him. The right TO relect any
md all bids is reserved. No bid will be accepted Tor less than par
and accrued interest to date of delivery. Bonds Will be delivered
r. tho bidder at Trenton, N. j, on July l, 1921. All ponds VIII D
form of the denomination of $1,000. They may be regis,
tered subsequently as to principal only or both as to prmclpdl II
interest. g.. co1a;or., pon,s
- and addressed to N. A. K. Bugbee, Comptroller of the
State Capitol, Trenton, \: q.
NEWTON A. K. BUGBEE,
Comptroller of the Treasury, Secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-02
$5,OOO,Ooo
100000
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
80, HIGHWAY EXTENSION BONDS

STATE OF NEW JERSEY O.
56 HIGHWAY EXTENSION BONDS
Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until IL
O'Clock, A. NJ, Standard Time.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14TH, 1921,
for the purchase of five million dollars ($5y00OOOO), so, State OF
New Jersey, Highway Extension Bonds, series "A oateo Juy
list. 1921, drawing interest from July LIST, 1921, and maturing July
LIST, 1851, or at option any time after Itee years !" o"'o u :"
sue, upon six months notice.
These bonds are payable both as to principal and interest," at
the Mechanics National Bank, Trenton, N. D., the interest peng
navable semi-annually on the first days of January and July IN each
year to their maturity. The above bonds are issued for the purpose
of paving the cost of extending the system OF State highways
inv The construction of bridges and tunnels Tor vehlcular or othcr
traffic across the Delaware and Hudson rivers, or either OF them
providing the ways and means to pay the interest OF such dept ana
also to pay and discharge the principal thereof; and providing Tor
the submission of this law to the people at a general election, under
the provisions of Chapter $50, 2. l.. 1920, which act was submitted
TO the people at the general election held in the State of New der
sey, November 2, 1920, and received the sanction OF a majority OIL
the votes cast for and against 1t at SAID election.
Bidders will be required to submit unconditional bids and each
bid must be accompanied by a certified cheek for an amount equal
to 3@o of the face value of the amount of bonds bid for payable to
the order of William T. Read, Treasurer of the State of New Jer-
sew. to be forfeited as lquidated damages in case the bidder shall
withdraw his bid or shall fail and neglect to pay and take said
bonds should the same be awarded to him. The right to reject any
and all bids is reserved. No bid will be accepted for less than par
and accrued interest to date of delivery. Bonds will be delivered
to the bidder at Trenton, N. j, on July !, 1921. All bonds will be
coupon form of the denomination of $1,000. They may be regis
tered as to principal and interest, or may be converted into regis
tered bonds at option in denominations up to $4,000.
Proposals should be marked Proposals for Highway Exten-
sion, Bonds. and addressed to n. A. X. Bugbee, Comptroller of the
Treasury, State Capitol, Trenton, N. j.
THE ISSUING OFFICIALS,
HARRY B. SALTER, Secretary.