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, 1921-06-15
LABOR WARMED
ON ERIN FIGHT

lens Of the nations of the world. Mr..
Thomas said:
There is no difference today IN
any part OF the world with regard to
the problems with which we are con
fronted and compelled to face. The
only difference Is a difference OF de-
gree and we today IN America, In
Great Britain. Franco. In all the cen
trail powers. are suffering the IN
evitable price OF having lived a riot
life for six years. A nation pays
h same price as en- individual. II
nature is abused and nature will cx-
toll her price.
In your country and In our u
try. we arc paying the same price and
has followed every war in the history
of the world"
The world is not suffering from
overproduction. tho British labor lead
er asserted. replying to reported argu-
ments of ignorant economists' that
the workers shall do as little work as
possible IL they want to increase their
chances for employment
I'VE r not suffering from over
production" he continued. IF you
sere suffering from ovcrproduction.
everybody would have boots, every
body would have clothes. everybody
would have comforts. Overproduc-
ton could only be possible when the
worlds requirements would adequate
ly meet But. al a matter of colo,
hard facts the world was never 90
povcrty-ridden as she is at this mo-
ment
"our goods are more required at
this moment than they ever were.
There are moro men and women boot
less, more without clothes than ever
in the history Of the world. and over
production is not the cause. The
real cause is. a overproduction is
a mere bogy. it is under consumption
that we are suffering from and not
overproduction."
Success of the British coal miners
strike was predicted by Mr.. Thomas,
who declared that the miners had
gone on strike without a brass COP
per in their fund"
They are still standing u~nbroken."
he added. nc man going back. no
scahs imported. and God knows I hope
1t will soon be settled n settled hon
orably. but whenever 1t is settled you
may take it from me that It will be Z
settlement recognized. signed and nc
cepted by the recognized minerS'
trade union"
, 1921-06-15
Pick Your Homesite NOW in
What VIII Soon Be
CASPER'S EXCLUSIVE
N CLUB
r
Ground Floor Opportunity

Is a thing much talked Of but very seldom available to
the rank and file OF investors. You know 1t is customary
for dealers In real estate to jump prices away up when
some condition arises that make big increases certain Such
Is not the case with Western Realty. We want you to mako
money on every lot we sell. Not that We are phiianthropists
but we recognize that 1t is good business on our part to
make a good profit for our buyers. We arc confident that
these lots will be selling from $500 to $500 each before the
summer is over. We know of bids Of $500 cash on certain
lots already that have been refused That Is q reasonable
indication OF prevailing vaiues
, 1921-06-15
City Water?


We have to dandy little bungalows in thsa addition thai are just bdng com
fort modern nvemence a touch of elegance and still must guard against toe
big a DAD of debt
No where in Casper in similarly choice surroundings can you find the equal of
thse at 100000 more money. a st
Note this description A very large living room is entered from a neat little
lows that give it a touch of home brightness. Joining the living room is a large
closet fitted with a murphy bed which drops down in the living room at night and
wings up in the closet by day. n closet is spacious and intended for a dressing
r, as veil as a clothesc closet and a recepucal for the Murphy bed heny you want
h,to t Of vor living room. Then a hallway from the big living room leads to
,e M room which is uny equipped mi from this hallway also leads the cev-
err little ktchenete and breakfast nook thaty ou ever laid eyeso h o course
hero is also a door leading into the bath room from the dressing room. making
te hath room accessible from any room in the house without going through n
other room. h seats in the breakfast nook are made with hinged seats aiordns
uurh valuable storage space, of which here is never too much City water tn
house fuyw wired for electricity an Of course a nice little These mite
no 's,. .. -.,,t 1u 10 anneal to any oe loving a cory. homehkc home one OF
80 xoud be vouderfuin little nests for a Jue bride every feature fairly breath
trunsnc ad home md comfort rhe view of the mountains is at its best here
as well as the view of the entire east part OF town You will he a,onshed at tn
Low nne md we want to tell you frankf ythat the low price is no Indicator OF thee
umsh ZONES M There in Casper can you duplicate these
Only $500, Terms to Suit You
, 1921-06-15
BUY ON MONTHLY
PAYMENTS

Have your lot paid for by the time you can afford to
build
most coveted residence property in Casper. Are you COINS
to be a happy cwner then or are you going to be a wish
youwere?
, 1921-06-15
Where Could You Look to Find
So Much for So Little

Only in Casper the biggest little town in the world.
ana in the Country club district of Casper. could You hope to
make your dollar mean so much
, 1921-06-15
C|TYPLAN BASED ON SCIENTIFIC
RECKONING IS URGED ON CASPER
Protection Against Costly Errors Of Many Other
Cities Proposed to Forum; Proposal Holds
Great Possibilities for the Future

Casper of the future viii be a city that viii compare in
planned beauty with any town in the western country il the
suggestions made and the reports submitted at the Chamber
of Commerce luncheon this noon are followed out. First of
then from time to time plans for identifying Casper will be
, 1921-06-15
Business Opportunity

There is opportunity hero to, establish a small grocery
store. While patronage would be limited Just at this time
it is rapidly growing into a community that would mean
very good business for some foresighted. enterprising indi-
viduai. Until the Country club building is ready soft drinks.
ice cream. and refreshments for the golfers will provide
. source Of patronage that will spell nice profits.
, 1921-06-15
Building Already Under Way

Considerable building is already under way IN this ad-
dition. A dozen or more houses being completed and oc-
cupied or in course of construction. These houses all have
city water and several OF them are strictly modern
, 1921-06-15
CRUDE OIL IS
CUFFS CENTS

The Midwest Refining company. the
principal purchaser Of crude oil in
Wyoming, late today announced a re-
duction of rs cents a barrel in the
posted price for all grades Of crude
with the exception of Mule Creek. ef.
fective Wednesday morning. The cut
is in line with similar reductions made
during the last two days In the mid
continent and Pennsylvania markets.
The new prices for Wyoming crude
follow:
Grass Creek. Torchlisht. Elk Basin
and Greybu1i, s1-25; Lance Greek. $40:
Salt Creek and Big Muddy, rs cents:
Pilot Butte and Hamilton dome. 90
cents.
The Ohio Oil company Is expected
to a similar reduction In
it's posted prices which would make
Rock Creek oil worth So cents
, 1921-06-15
You VIII Like 1t

The lay OF the ground. the tough sod and the rich
growth of grass add a decided charm and keep your feet out
Of the mud. The entire addition Is beautifully sodded and
Is free from mud and dust
, 1921-06-15

In England. during the reign d
George III. fashionable ladies wore
headdresses which involved so much
preparation that they were often not
undone for weeks.
, 1921-06-15

Africa embraces nearly one-forrth
% the total land r of the globe.
, 1921-06-15

VIII be provided in the near future. to take care Of this
locality. Again refer TO the map IL you please and note the
southeast corner Of the square marked city reservoir. 1t
is in the southeast corner OF this square that the site has
been chosen for the new school building. You will note this
square corners the addition We are offering. II all seems par
ticulariy arranged for your convenience in this location.
doesn't if7
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
SCHOOLS CLASH
IN Defamation
Rock Island and Davenport Con-
tests Under Way-Moline
Meet Comes Later.

Rock Island and Davenport high
school declamatory teams came to-
gether this afternoon at 1870
O'Clock in the Davenport high
school and at 3 o'clock in the To-
| cal building. J. E. Nyhan, general
secretary of the Moline Y. Nj. c. A,
Mrs. Ella Edwards of Moline and
T. P. Sinnett of Rock Island were
selected as local judges
Each team was composed of three
pupils. Two selections given at the
contest in Davenport are the same
as were given last year by the
same pupils.
The speakers and their subjects
given at the Rock Island meet
were:
Rock Island:
Harold Stevens-"Number Six.
Mamie Topper THE Master
Trick.
Stanley Nothstein-"Bud's Re-
demption".
Davenport:
Eugene Carlquist-"A Reason
able Doubt.
Louis Carrol-"Antony's Grafton
Over Caesar.
Edward Jones-"The Heart of
Old Hickory.
The speakers and their subjects
at the Davenport school were:
Rock Island:
Jacob Viner-'The Spy.
Wilson Payne - The Glory
Across the Years.
Victor Walker-"Seventeen'.
Davenport:
Philip Adler - The Telltale
Heart.
Ben Simon-The A~mericaniza-
ton of Andre Francois.
Otis Wiese-"If / Were King.
Contests between Rock Island
and Moline will be held Monday
afternoon and evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
CHARGE RATES
ARE VARIABLE
otihties Commission Hears Com
plant of Irregular Service;
Seven Cases Filed.
Especial to The August

$500
helthsburg, Ill, Dec. 1@Charges
'hat rates are not fixed and are
variable and that collectors fail TO
appear before the date determined
or the rs per cent reduction were
mace this morning in the hearing
before the Illinois commerce com
mission which conducted hearings
IN seven 5 brought by Keiths-
burg and Aledo. Principal cases
are against the Northern Illinois
Utilities commission, although in
three complaints Keithsburg has
made the Burlington and Mllwau-
kee roads and western Union Tel
egraph company defendants.
Rural patrons of district F are
complalnants in n charge against
the utilities corporation and the
two municipalities are complain
ants IN the other suits against the
utilities.
}. Paul kuhns. an assistant of
the commission, is conducting the
hearings, and H. T. Best, assistant
state service engineer, is in at
tendance. G. T. Grassland and Os-
car E. CarIstrom are attor. V for
the utilities. Keithsburg is repre-
sented by its mayor, L. E. Mayer;
Robert L. Watson. city attorney in
Aledo, represents Aledo and the
district F compliments.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
4 Cough
LooSenS Right Up
This homemade remedy 10 n won
der for quick results. Easily
and cheaply made.

Here Is a homemade syrup which
millions of people have found to be
the most dependable means of break
ing up stubborn coughs. 1t IS cheap
and simple, but very prompt in ac-
ton. Under its healing. soothing in
~fiuence, chest soreness goes, phiegm
loosens, breathing becomes easier,
tickling in throat stops and you get
a good nights reStful sleep. The
usual throat and chest colds are con
Quered by it in "a hours or less.
Nothing better for bronchitis, hoarse-
ness, Group, throat tickle, bronchial
asthma OF winter coughs.
To make this splendid cough syrup,
pour 2h ounces of PIneX into q pint
bottle and fill the bottle with plain
grRnuiated sugar syrup and shake
thoroughly. If you prefer use clari-
fed molasses, honey. or corr syrup,
instead of sugar syrup. Either way,
you get a full pInt-a family supply
of much better cough syrup than
you could buy ready-made for three
times the money. Keeps perfectly
and children love it's pleasant taste.
Pinex is a special and highly con-
centrated compound OF genuine Nor
way pine extract, known the world
over for its prompt healing effect
upon the membranes.
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for "21e ounces OF Pinex"
with full directions, and don't accept
anything else. Guaranteed TO give
absolute satisfaction or money
promptly refunded. The Pinex Co.,
Fl. Wayne, Ind
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
SELECT POPULAR
BOY " GIRL AT
SCHOOLS FROLIC

A popularity contest, to deter
mine the best liked" boy and
girl in the school, will be one OF
the features of the annual high
school frolic tomorrow night IN
the main building. The sideshows
will have different attractions and
skeen competition is assured. The
booth which takes in the most
money will receive the proceeds of
the popularity contest Each or
g~anization will maintain a sepa-
rate booth. including everything
from fortune tellers TO telegraph
stations.
The main show will follow the
sideshows, in the auditorium. Four
splendid acts will be offered The
sophomore class will present THE
Love Affair, the freshmen, a conf
ecy and a Russian ballet will be
given by the Mask and Dagger club.
This will be Respondent in color,
costumes and fancy and artistic
dancing. The last act will be A
Dark Affair. by the Girls Hi-Y.
This entertainment will be mystic
riously clever with the many
gaudy costumes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
MOTHER RESTORED TO HEALTH
AND HER FAMILY; CHRISTMAS
SEAL SALES MADE 1T POSSIBLE

given her she was restored TO
health, and later removed TO Chica-
go where her mother had since re-
moved.
The seals, which are one cent
each, are being sold at nine booths
and at the Red Cross headquarters.
The various booths will be open
today, Friday and Saturday, with
the following chairmen in charge:
State bank, Mrs. /. s. White,
Rock Island Savings bank, Mrs.
Clara B. Lamphere; Central Trust
and Savings bank, Mrs. H E. Cas-
teel; First Trust and Savings
bank. Miss Carrie Gregg; First Ma
tionaI bank, Miss Cora Gazetteer:
Foley's drug store, Mrs. c. o. Wood
run; L. s. McCabe store, Mrs. c. E.
Sharpe; Young and McComb store.
Mrs. Louisa Copp, and Rowe's drug
store, Mrs. Amelia M~osenfelder.
Among the workers for the three
days at the booths are Mrs. W. II.
Dart. Mrs. E. r. Guyer, Miss Helen
Krell. Miss Kate Larkin. Miss
Grace Murphy, Miss Elizabeth
Stewart, Miss Margaret White. Mrs.
" William Barth, Mrs. ]. W. Houder,
Mrs. Ada Schwatka, Miss Clara
Hampton, Mrs. Fred Rinck. Mrs.
H. L. Dooley, Mrs. A. D. Sperry,
Miss Eva Burgh, Miss Clara Whit
man, Mrs. H. Z. Curtis, Miss Jane
Wilcox, Miss Margaret Myers, Mrs.
F. W. Head, Mrs. E Fl. krell and
Mrs. Lowry NJ. Casteei.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
EDUCATION WEEK
PROCLAIMED BY
CITY EXECUTIVE

Mayor Harry NJ. Schrryer tods,
issued a proclamation asking Rocl
island to carry out th,
wishes of President Harding tina
Education week be observed. Tn,
proclamation follows:
The president of the United
States has set apart the week
of December 4th to 10th. "a
American Education week, al
leg1ng that the experience of
the war reveals vast elements
of the American public that
are illiterate, physically unfit
or unfamiliar with American
ideals and traditions, and our
future strength and security
are much dependent on their
education and commitment to
American ideals.
The president urges that cit
liens give special and Thought
full attention to the needs and
aims of the public schools. 1t
is particularly recommended
that efforts be addressed to
practical expression of com
munity interest n public edu-
cation.
Therefore I, H. M. Schriver.
mayor of the city of Rock Is
land, do hereby proclaim the
week Of December 40, in said
city, as American Education
week. b. NJ. SCHRIVER,
Mayor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01

Three little undernourished chill
dren were restored to happiness
when their mother. long victim of
tuberculosis, was saved through
the efforts of the tuberculosis as
ISOLATION and Miss Alice II.
Thompson, city nurse
The family was poor and there
was no money with which to buy
proper foods 10 feed the mother.
She was in the early stages of the
disease. When taken in charge by
the city nurse she was provided
with eggs, milk, and warm cloth
ing and given the care that such
patients require.
Today the family is reunited il
happiness. The mother is prac-
tically well. The children have
been taken care Of and are freed
from the disease.
This service has been accom-
plished through the contributions
of the public. Today the tubercu-
losis association began its sale of
Christmas seals which fund will
be used toward educating in care
of the sick, and in curing those af-
ficted.
One Of the interesting cases TAX
en- care of by the association was
that of Dolly" a negro child Of
10 years, who was undernourished
and appeared to be about six years
of age. Dolly had a tubercular
arm. The condition of the child's
home did not permit keeping of her
there, and she was transferred 70
the municipal sanitarium.
She was the life of the hospital.
Never once did Dolly become dis
couraged, and through the care
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
NOT LEGALLY
We'd, is CLAIM
Carl Adams Brings Suit for AnBuI-
ment After Seven Years
Together.

Alleging his marriage 10 Mabel
Kohlmeier seven years ago was not
legal, Carl Adams of Rock Island
today filed suit for annulment in
the circuit court
According TO the petition the.
ceremony was performed in Rock.
Island. April 3, 1914. and the cou-
pie lived together until Sept L.,
1921 It is charged that the de
PENDANT was granted 4 divorce from
Frank Kohlmeier by the district
court of Scott county only three
days before the marriage to Adams.
The Illinois law forbiddinE re-
marriage within one year Of divorce
is cited as grounds for annulment
HabituaI drunkenness of C~lellait.
H. WhiteselI is given as grounds.
for divorce by Edna r WhiteseIl.
of Moline in petition filed in cir
cult court. They were married
May Is, 1913. and lived together.
until June 26. 1921.
Marie Harris of Rock Island Is
complainant in divorce action
against Richard Harris on ground
Of excessive use of liquors anu
cruelty. They were married Ma
Il, 1912, in St. Joseph. Mo. ami
lived together until Dec. 20, 1915
All the News-All the Time.
The Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
7. M. 6. A. Notes

The first meeting of the glee club
vas held last night under The lead
ership of j.. ". Johnston. The club
voted to hold regular meetings on
Monday evenings from Z TO 7:45
o'clock. Mr.. Johnston will give 10
or Is minutes of sight reading each
Monday evening preceding the les
son, which begins at 7 o'clock.
A two-reel film, The Little Sa-
marian" will be given tonight at
open house in the boys depart
ment. Carl L. Anderson will give
a short talk to the boys and the
evening will be concluded by group
singing. All boys OF the city be-
tween the ages of 10 and IS are in
vited to attend the free perform
anCe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
NEAR SUNLESS
MONTH RECORD
FOR IS YEARS
al, Third of Possible Sunshine of
November Record; Little Rain
fall, However.

za sun shone less last Novem-
- ,han in any other November
ming the last 16 years with the
s.ssntiou OF 1906, Andrew Hamrick,
,a..i weather man, said today.
Only 90 per cent of possible sun
-tsrs vas recorded. That is with a
noszibility of shining 294-9 hours
ss-inv November, the sun shone
LIZ ss4 hours. This is the least
-r.b;ne in this district in the last
= vears. with the exception of No
rs,.bsr. 1906, when there was also
"a Der cent Of sunshine.
TN, least sunshine ever record
al Tor any months in the last 16
vears was in December of 1917,
rhen only 20 per cent of possible
srrshine was observed, and the
sreatest amount came in July, 1913,
ssen 81 per cent of the time the
ann was shining. The normal per
cent of sunshine, when there Is no
~eIoudiuess, is 81 per cent.
Twenty-one days last month
rare cloudy, that is the sky was
hUAN 80.
from 8 to entirely covered with
cIouds. On Is days the sun did not
shine at all, and for three days,
Eock Island had perfect days of
snnshiue These three days were
Nov. L. 4 Nd 90.
There was only a trace or no
precipitation during Is days of the
rn,nth. but on no day was there a
bsayy rainfall. The greatest
amount during any "a hour period
vas % of an inch. While the av-
srage rainfall for November is 1.76,
lsst month only recorded II of an
inch.
The mean temperature for the
month was 36.S degrees, but this is
only 7 Ct a degree below the nor
nal.
This morning was the warmest
since Nov. 6, when it was So de-
grees above zero, while the Their
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
STUDENTS TO GIVE PLAYS.

Rehearsals are being held for
three playlets to be given by the
dramatic club Of the East Moline
township high school Dec. 8. The
~operetta, MILO Motto of Toxic" will
be presented by the department of
music in the high school auditor
ium Dec. Is. Miss Mile Beck.
head of the music department, is
directing the cast, which is com
posed of SO students.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
DAVENPORT TO GET
TO

Plans r being made by the Mil
waukee road for sleeping car serv-
ice between the tri-cities and Chi
cago. Arrangements are being
made for the addition of a sleeping
car to the train to Chicago which
leaves at $3.50 O'Clock in the morn
ing and reaches Chicago at $50
o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
$75, 900 IN INTEREST
GIVEN ~DEPOSITORS

D~epositors in the savings depart
ment of the Rock Island Savings
bank were credited today with in
terest approximating the sum of
$4,000. Clerks at the bank were
engaged until a late hour last night
in the work of crediting the saw
ings accounts.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
JUDGE FINES TWO
FOE DRUNKENNESS

James Dougherty and Samuel
Hill were arrested by the police
Wednesday night on charges of
drunkenness. They we're fined So
each when arraigned before Magis-
trate D. J. CIeland in police court
this morning.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01

mometer registered So degrees
above this morning. Showers for
this afternoon, and slightly colder
tomorrow, was predicted by Mr..
Hamrick.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
OPPOSE L TAX.

Washington, Dec 1.-The house
agricultural bloc was announced as
ready to kill any plan for adoption
of a sales tax to raise additional
revenue to pay the soldiers bonus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
UCAL D ELECTS
OFFICERS

UcaI lodge, No. COS, Odd Fellows.
will hold its annual election of Of
fcers tonight. A large attendance
of members is expected. The ses-
sion will open at s o'clock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01

Archie Anderson has been ap-
pointed scout band librarian and
from now on will have special
charge of the music given out.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
HUNDREDS E
| MAXWELLS
Fuller RanneIs Motor Company
ShOWroems Mecca for Motor
lists Past Few Days.

Eager to see the new series Max
wells hundreds of people have
crowded the Fuller Rannells Mo-
tor company's salesrooms on
Fourth The enthusiastic
recognition the cars have received,
both here and throughout the coun-
try, emphasizes the unusual ele-
ments of value that have been in
corporated in these cars.-(Adver-
tisement.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01
Boy Scout News

Those who attend the big scout
rally Dec. 16 and II in the legion
hall to witness scout competition
in interesting events will find that
the fre-by-friction contest will be
one of the interesting ones on the
program. A large number of the
troops have fire building cham
pions and all of them will be out
to set a city record for the event.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01

Troop No. % will meet with the
scoutmaster. Glen Wescott, this
evening at 1880 O'Clock in St. JOS
eph's school. The basketball team
of this group has been putting in
some hard work and a number of
games have been scheduled.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-01

All the News-AII the Time
The Argus.