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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

and was only used in service planes
actually at the front Ii was not
supplied to aviation training camps
either in this country or in France
In order to distinguish this naptna
so that it would not be wasted py
accident in any use other than lns'
of service at the front, it was COL
ored red with analine dyes.
@. What is the difference De-
tween the mean level of the Pacshc
and the Atlantic oceans at the ehos
of the Panama canal? J. T.
A. There Is no actual dinefenc'
in the mean level OF the Atian'ic
and Pacific oceans at both ends OF
the Panama canal. There is. how
ever, a difference Of about eighteen
feet in the tides at Panama. Ih.
il due to the shape Of the Bay Oh
Panama. As the tide enters Inc
hay, it meets q funnel-shaped shore
line, which gradually contracts me
tide - It travels landvard. AS
result it rises until it reaches
maximum of 10 feet above average
sea level. When it flows out. II
reaches . point 10 feet below aver
age sea level, giving q fiuctuanon
Of 20 feet. On the Atlantic side zoe
nuctuation OF the tide is only Two
feet.
q. When vas the Arst minstrel
company in the United States form
cd? l. L. b.
A. In 1443, the nrst minstrel
company, the Virginia Ministries;
was formed. II consisted OF Dan
Emmett. Frank Brewer, billy
whitlock and "DIck" Pelham. Tns
style Of performance adopted py
them has remained much the SAM
ever since, for they danced. sans'
PLAYED their instruments. Ana car
ried on a running dialogue OF JOKES
Q. Do starnsh swim? Tee;
A. Starnsh crawl or glide .!
means Of from two to four rows q
slender tubular processes or iee''
with suckers At the end. The IN
bulacrAl feet are thrust out, ias
tened to the bottom. and BY means
! Of them the body IL warped alons
over mursel or oyster beds, roe..
o. weeds. the arms being cspap,e
:. slow but rather complete oeou-
ing movements.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

w eyames Huneker, one of the country's best
3Sknown writers on musical topics. is dead in
New York. Once in the days when he was
&hungering for a knowledge Of music he pawned
bits overcoat to buy ticket to attend per-
Torrance by the Metropolitan Grand Opera
4 company
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

y AS further proof Of the inequality OF
9hings. while folks with appetites for red eye
"a Rock Island are willing to pay rs cents per
Inhalation when they can connect with it with
3But police interference, we read of a South
arolina society woman filing her tub with
8he real stun and taking morning plunge
8hefein
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

mind.
He may prove to you that you are
wheat growers in the arid northwest are
demonstrating that they are superstitious by
hiring HATFIELD, the Rainmaker.
Hatfield has been q rainmaker for 20 years,
vet according to the United States weather
bureau, making rain can't be done.
whether or not he can make rain, Hatfield
is living proof of q mighty truth. Because
he believes in himself, he is convincing.
San Diego. Cal, once paid Hatfield the COM
pliment Of suing him for damages when
cloudburst followed his experiments.
What science says doesn't seem to matter
when 1t is Offset by personal experience.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

sN Galii-Curci believes in making hay while
! the sun shines. Right row she is under con-
! ;frAct to sing with both fhe Chicago and New
york grand opera troupes next season. Most
wafblers are happy when they have contract
with one company.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

til That New Yorker who lost his mind after
~ trip to Paris probably is not 80 bad OF as
some might think him to be. He at least
wont in future be haunted by the bank roll
he left on the other SIDE
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

II a Republican national convention had
Y sbsen held in the past week General Charles
Dawes OF Chicago woulc have been nominated
for the presidency in spite of anything he
! might have said or dona to have prevented 1t.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

Pm s1hs Asyus Of March -. ,J0Se-
sThs AfEus hesessefth viii b. conducted - Al
ln0spaAeat nsvspaDes. unbiass1 b. Dextaaan ~.
agas fos cd ready - snte its hsaest ceevAesons In
~ lasssess Of the eeAmss, welfare"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10
Argus Information Bureau


Fre.ee H.kn Df:so M.hon D. Give i HlT
direct uvhSaL No atssaea VI"
to
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10
Are You Superstitious?

Do not boast, II am not superstitious,- II
the bearing Of real student Of the human
mind.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-10

FROM all 81 which it may be inferred that
colyum conductor. despite all evidence to
the contrary. has Tor thinks he has) some
finer feelings. which may not be trampled upon
with the " k. impunity.
THE British government now denies that
the of1cial who told American newspaper cor
respondents England and America were tread
ina the path leading to war" had any official
sanction for such expression
AT this distance 1t appears that John Ball
hao made ONE bad one. r. E. MIG.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
DIES OF HEART DISEASE
Frederick Miles of Pennington Sue cumbs Suddenly in Lenox, Mass, While On Business Trip.

Frederick Miles of Pennington, aged 55, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon of heart disease in his auto mobile at Lenox, Mass. He was a travelling salesman. He was born in Pennington and attended the Gram mar school of that place and the Will 1iston seminary. He was also en- ployed at Atlanta, Ga, for 1 8 years in electrical construction work. He was a Shriner and a Knight Templar.
 He leaves six brothers and one sis ter, George w., Alexander, William F. of Pennington, John of NorfolIs Va. i; Edward of Glastonbury, Isaac of New Britain and Miss Sarah M. of Farm ington. The funeral will be held at the home of the Misses Isabella and Electra Lawrence on Avon road at ? o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial will be Tn Riverside cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
STILLMAN CASE.
Attempts to Have Alleged Love Let
 ter Introduced Fails.

5 Poughkeepsie, N. Y., July At torneys for James A. Stillman failed today to have spread upon the rec ord of his divorce suit letter al- legged to have been written to Mrs. Anne U. Stillman by Fred Beauvais, Indian guide named as correspond ent. This letter had previously been received in evidence and later strick- en out. Referee Gleason declined again to accept it.
 Another attack upon the testimony of pr. Hugh L. Russell, Buffalo oste- opath, was made by John E. Mack, guardian ad litem for Guy Stillman
 whose legitimacy is attacked by MT
 Stillman. That part of Dr. Russe11's testimony which declared Mrs. Still
 man had told the osteopath that Beauvais was the infants father was recently stricken out. It was other statements referring to Mrs. Still mans consultations with the osteo path in 1918 that MT. Mack sough ! to have erased today. Referee G1ea
 son said he would give his decision
 on he matter at the next hearing July 13.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
LIMITATION OFLAIMS.

At a Court of ProT holden at New Britain, within aior the Dis trict of Berlin in the City of Hart ford and State of Qecticut, on the 1st day of July, D, 1921.
 Present, Bernard Flffney, Esq. Judge.
 On motion of JohHritulsky of said New Britain, administrator on the estate of Ado Morris or Majiliauskas, late of iw Britain, within said district d@ed.
 This court doth de that six months be allowed aIlimited for the creditors of said.ate to eX- hibit their claims aga the same to the administrator sdirects that public notice be giveI this order by advertising in a 1paper pub- lished in said New Bl1, and hav- ing a circulation in st1iStrict, and by posting a copy 'eof on the public sign post in Town of | New Britain, nearest place where l the deceased last dwe | Certified from reco
 1 BERNARD AFF'NEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
LIMITATION OF CHAINS.

At Court of Probate holden at New Britain within and for the Dis trict of Berlin, in the County of Hart ford and State of Connecticut, on the goth day of June, A. D. 1921.
 Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, Esq, Judge.
 On motion of Frank B. Poglitsch of said New Britain, as Executor of the 'ast will and testament of Rudolph Graf late of New Britain, within said district deceased.
 THIS COURT doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for he creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the FNecutor and directs that public no- tice be given of this order by adver- Using in a newspaper published in said New Britain, and hating a cir collation. in said district, and by posp- ing copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of New Britain nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt and return make.
 Certified from Record
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
CITY ITEMS

July Victor records, Henry Morans. .advt.
 John O'Dell, of New York, is vis- iting his mother, Mrs. Mary O'Dell, at Belvidere.
 Howard Hancock, travelling repre- sentatice of the Corbin Screw corpor- ation, is spending the week end at his home in this city.
 Joseph Lipski of 229 High street is a patient at St. Francis hospital.
 Mrs. John E. Curtain and two daughters of Maple street, are spend ing the month of July ot Indian Neck
 MT. and Mrs. A. E. Hurlburt of John street are at Indian Neck.
 Victrolas, records. c. L. Pierce S; Co-advt.
 Mrs C. w. Norton of 10 Emmons place who dislocated her arm in bad fall, came home from the hospi- tai yesterday. She is getting along nicely. .-..
 July Victor records, Henry Morans. -advt. '-.~
 B. M. Preble, industrial secretary Of the Y M. c. A., left his morning to spend the weekend at his old home in Aaron, Mass
 The gymnasium at the Y. M. C. A. has been closed until further notice for repairs. Aziz Grotto will hold dance this evening at Lake Compomce. MT. and Mrs. August Burckhardt t will spend the holiday at Pleasant | View, R. 1.
 1 Joseph Chapel and Jseph Rysko, were arrested this afternon on Hart 1 ford avenue for drunenness and 1 breach of the peace by Officers John l Kennedy and Michael Bophy. Rysko claims to have been uisharged from military service at a emp in Ken lucky recently.
 July Victor records. c L. Pierce & Co.-advt.
 Robert Budde and Mhael Contar- as will attend the Derpsey- Carpen- tier bout at Jersey Cit tomorrow. Captain James Grove C the fire de partment will also view.he bout. l Pianos tuned. c. l.. Pierce & Co.,. |-advt.
 Frank Leist, of 14SCurtis street.
 who underwent a mine. operation a, St. Mary's hospital a ew days ago,
 is able to be about.
 During the month o3June the fire
 department answered 33calls. Of this e number Il were bell arms y The callmen of the fe department V will receive their quanrlv pay this
 evening at the central stion on Com
 mercial street.
 July Victor records, hnry Morans -advt.
 MT. and Mrs. CharleFirnhaber of
 25 Linden street quietly observed their l thirtieth wedding annivsary at their E home today. a I Victor records for lily at c. l.. l Pierce 6. Co-advt
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01

WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

Wall Street, 10:30 a. m.-Pressure against oils was renewed at the opening of today's stock market. Mexican Pet. was firm at the out set, but soon reacted to 9S 1-4. This duplicates the low record of several years made during yesterdays slump. sThef Pan-American issues, General Asphalt and Houston Oil lost 1 to l 1-2 points. U. $. Rubber and the popular steels and motors were in clined to ease. Gains running from fractions to one point were made by Chicago and Northwestern, Western Pacific, Southern Railway, Pfd. and Endicott-J Virginia Carolina Chemical Pfd was cOnsplcuously strong, rising 1-2 points.
 (New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.,, Members of the New York Stock Elk Change).
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
JUNE BUILDING REPORT

Operations Totalled S175,384-1O6 Per
 mits Granted and 60 Inspections
 Made.
 Building operations in the month of June totalled $175, 1884, that amount representing 1O6 separate operations. Nine brick buildings were constructed costing $6O,3OO; 5S frame buildings were built at cost of $S5, ,4S9, and 39 alterations were made at a total cost of $29, ,505.
 During the month 34 tenements were added and 10 stores built. Sixty inspec- tions were made by Inspector John w. Allen. Two fire escapes were erected and by order of the inspector two doors were remodeled in accordance with fire ordinances.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
TERMS SON UNCHANGED.
Wealthy Woman, Son Arrested As Auto Thief, Calls Himlrresponsible.

Bellport, N. Y., ly Mrs. Charles E. Bedford, wiiof the vice. president of the Vacuu{ Oil Co. said today the family woulseek to ob- tain custody on medic grounds of her son, Charles, sen1ced yester- day in Michigan City ,the Indiana state prison for stealiran automo- bile.
 She explained that Nng Bedford had become mentally unbalanced after a serious illness, Id spent al- most a year at Bloonidale asylum and had escaped from s physician, Dr. Wharton of Phdelphia, in Chicago last Friday vie changing trains en route to a lch sanitar- ium.
 The boys father is iIon of Ed ward T. Bedford, Broom capitalist and clubman, and a ctin of A. c. Bedford, chairman of board of directors of the Stande Oil Co. of New Jersey.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
Two Bandits Hold Up
 Train, Shoot Messenger

Veedersburg, Ind, July 1.-Two bandits, early today held up and robbed Big Four passenger train Mo- near Covington, Ind, shot and wounded Fred Beckman, the express messenger, and rif1ed the express car safe. No money was obtained by the robbers an investigation disclosed, their loot. consisting of a large num- Der of railroad bank drafts and non- negotiable securities. The bank drafts had not been filled out.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
FRENCH GENERAL DIES.
Gen. Maurice-Camille Bailloud's In
 juries ill Airplane Crash Fatal.

: Paris, July 1.-General Maurice Camille Bail1oud, 73, of the French army. died today. He fell from an airplane while on a trip to Strasbourg Monday.
 The greater part of Gen. Bailloud's s military career was spent in Africa, during the great war he served con- spicuously in the Near East opera tions. and during the Dardanelles campaign he took command of the French forces, replacing Gen. Gour- aud when the latter was wounded. -
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
LEAVES FOB WEST.

Dr. Henry Martin will leave Sunday morning for Los Angeles, where he will represent New Britain lodge, No. 957, B. P. o. E., at the annual reunion of the grand lodge of Elks. Dr. Mar tin is a past exalted ruler of the New Britain lodge. He will travel with the Connecticut delegation, which goes on a special train. They will go by way of Chicago, returning across the Canadian Rockies about August 4tl
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
KILLED BY IIN.

Derby, July 1.-Thunidentified body of a colored msbelieved to be a roustabout with lgling Bros. circus which is playinn New Ha- ven, was found by raj Id employees at Turkey Hill brook ngside the railroad tracks at clock this morning. His right arand right foot had been cut oand a hole driven in his head. It believed he fell under the wheels the train.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the com rades in arms of the late Sergeant Jos. Sakowicz and to City Officials, G. A. R., Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kosciuskc Post, to all kind friends. neighbors and relatives for their many kindness, floral tributes and final honors paid to the memory of our beloved son and brother.
 Mrs. SakoWicz and Daughter
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
NAVY WITHOUT FUNDS.
May Have to Operate Thus for Several
 Weeks Longer

Washington, July 1.-The nation s naval forces were being operated to- day technically without funds and the indications were that such situation would continue at least until the middle of next week.
 Senate leaders appeared today in no- wise inclined to accept the big naval appropriation bill with the reductions in appropriations and other changes made by the house.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
ONE MORE COMMISSIONER

With the exception of one commits sionership on the fire board, every city commission is now filled. Chairman Y. W. Macomber is the hold-over on the fire board pending announcement by Mayor o. F. Curtis as to whether he is to be reappointed or replaced. The mayor has yet to name a comfort station committee and permanent charter revision committed
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
WILL BOX TONIGHT.

The management of the Silver City A. c. of Meriden called the Herald sporting department today, and an- nounced that the Waltz kaplan box Ing bout will be held this evening at the Auditorium in the event of rain, instead of Hanover Park.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
GRADUATION EXERCISES
 AT SMITH BUSINESS SCHOOL

The Smith Business school held it's graduation exercises yesterday after noon. A party was given and songs were rendered. The school will hold a big reception and dance this eve ing in Graham's hall at 299 Main street,
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
OFFICERS ELECTED,

The last meeting of the season of the Y. w. H. A. was held last eve ming. Mrs Porritt of Hartford spoke. The election of officers took place and they are as follows: President, Freda Milkowitz; vice president, Florence Sirkin; recording secretary, Mary Bermai: financial secretary, Anna Siderowfsky; treasurer, Anna Rosen- berg.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
MARRIED YESTERDAY,

Jacob Bernasconi and Miss Augusta flrnhaber were married at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride, 25 Linden street. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. M. w.. Gaudian, pastor of the German Luth- eran church.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
GAS TAX ON SEPTEMBER. 1.

Hartford, July 1.-Motor Vehicle Attorney Gen. Healy today that the tax of one cent a gallon on gasoline was not payable until September 1. MT. StoeckeI sent several hundred tcle- grams to dealers announcing the date
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
Deaths and Funera.s.
Richard Lewis,

Richard Lewis, colored aged S4 years and for 35 years employed as chef at Miss Porter's school in Farm ington, died at the home of his son. Fred Lewis of 3S Rockwell avenue yesterday afternoon. He leaves two sons and a daughter. Funeral ar engagements are incomplete.
 The funeral will be held at o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Congrega- tional parish house, Pennington. Rev. Quincey Blakely will officiate, and the burial will be in the family plot in Riverside cemetery, Pennington.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
LEAVE FOR POLAND
Thirtyfour Families-13O People Expect to Sail for Poland Wednes. day of Next Week.

Thirty-four more Polish families have signifed their intentions of re- turning to their native land this month"; according to bookings at the steamship office of Joseph Koskowski. These 34 families comprise 130 peo- pie. They will sail next Wednesday, going by way of France.
 The semi-annual interest being payable at the banks this month, many Polish people who have money on deposit plan to withdraw it and return to their native birthplaces. The lack of work and general hard times are responsible for this movement, it is thought.
 Many Poles prefer to go by way of Havre, France, because of the friend ly feelings between that nation and Poland
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
BAPTISTS' CONVENTION.

: Cincinnati, July 1.-The Baptist Young Peoples Union of America will meet next year at St. Paul, it was an- nounced today. The 1923 convention will go to Washington, D. C., and for
 1924 the preference is given to Kan
 Sas City Mo
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
John King.

The funeral of John King was held ct 9 o'clock this morning at the church of St. John the Evangelist. Rev. Thomas Laden was the celebra mt Of a requiem high mass. The pail bearers were Patrick McDonough. Michael F. McDonough, Edward Cos tigan, Thomas Malley, K. Laf1amme and F. Steele. The burial was in St Mary's old cem etery.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
FAIR RULE AT w. co.
When Cuts are NeceSy, Married
 Women 20 Et

A rule in effect at thanley Works and which works outirly for all concerned, is that at anime, when a layoff in any departmeis necessary married women whose sbands have an earning capacity 1 be let go first. This would clinic the neces- sity for some women, hout a hus- band or other source olcome, from losing her position.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
Edward DObSOn.

The funeral of the late Edward Dobson, who died Wednesday, will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock Services will be held in St. Joseph's church and interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
Mrs. Carrie E. Andrews.

Mrs. Carrie E. Andrews of 40 Pershing place, who died in Hartford Wednesday, was buried this afternoon. Services were held at the home at Pershing place, Rev. William Ross officiating. Burial was made in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
sMALH COTTOCROP.
Supply Raised This Ye is Least in
 Half CcntvJ

Washington, June 1Cotton pro- !uction this year proms to be the smallest crop of the l; quarter of Q century. Today's feast by the department of agricultLs places it at S,433,0OO bales, or ne;v eight mil lion bales below the ord crop of 1914 This years acree is 2S.4 pei' cent. smaller than last ITS.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
Mrs, Patrick Foley

The funeral of Mrs. Patrick Foley will be held at o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Marys church. The burial will be in St. Marys new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
TO WEST NORRIS

Miss Margaret Russell has gone to West Morris where she has accepted a position as a private teacher for the summer.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
Mrs. Ellen Kinkade.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Ellen Kinkade, who died at her home at IS Greenwood street, Wednesday, was held this afternoon. Services were held in St. Marks church by Rev. Harry I. Bodley, rector emeritus. In- terment was made in Fairview ceme- terp.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01

Tent for sale and to rent Eddy Awning & Decorating Co.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
Edward +. DObSOn

The funeral of Edward Dobson will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Josephs church. The burial will be in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-01
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

WiNTED-Salcsman for DeIux stove tops. Apply G. w. Goodwin, 1OS Market St., city, 7-1-2dx
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-06-23
OAkWOOD-WINSOR
Ida Il. Nelson. Correspondent

Ida ID. Nelson. Correspondent
Ed. SwartZ transacted business at
Brookings last Wednesday.
Mrs. John Birgh and her sister-in-
law, Miss Edith Bergh of Minneapolis,
visited at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Ericsson Tuesday afternoon of
last week.
Mrs. Olaf Amundson and children
visited at the Ericsson home Wednes.
day afternoon.
The Misses Ida and Bonnie Claire
Nelson, accompanied by Harry Nelson,
were callers at the Lee home last
Thursday.
Carl Dohle, who is making his home
at the Old Peoples Home at Glen.
wood, Mimi, and Ed. Hamre and fam.
lily from Oslo township, were visitors
at the Gust Leite home one day last
week.
Miss Ida Wobbema and Mr.. and Mrs.
Erwin Carver called at the Ericsson
home last Sunday.
Mrs. w. G. Jones and Mrs. Floyd
Jones were visitors in southeast Oak.
wood Thursday.