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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
CLARK RESCUES
LAD FROM CANAL
AT GREEN RIVER

Charles Clark, 1926 Fourteenth
and-a-half street, rescued a lad
from drowning in the canal near
Green river at o'clock yesterday
afternoon, according to stories told
by his friends this morning. The
youth, who was rescued, they said,
hurried from the scene without Civ
ing his name or explaining circum-
stances of ais-apparently foolhardy
plunge into the canal.
Mr.. Clark and Simon Wolfson OF
Chicago, were swimming in the
canal and were about to leave the
water, when the young man ran IN
the bank. diyed into the middle OF
the stream and in a minute was
fighting desperately to reach the
shore He sank twice before Clark
reached him and then it was only
the combined efforts of other bath
ers who prevented Clark from going
down in the death-grip the lad
took
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
M0LINER is
DROWNED IN
ROCK RIVER
~
1o1n ]. Mitchell, well Known News.
paper Man, Goes Under
iaf Saturday Night

sJohn ]. Mitchell, 1912 Fifth ave-
nfle. Moline, veteran newspaper
man of the tri-cities, was drowned
Saturday night in Rock river near
HiIlsdale. Mitchell and Charles
Bauer. 1411 Sixth avenue, Moline,
were thrown out of rowboat anu
the former was unable TO swim.
gMr. Mitchell and Bauer left mo
line early Saturday evening. They
had intended to spend the weekend
M a camp belonging TO Sam Che
nov on the end of an island IN hoch
river near the village OF Hilisdale.
The two men arrived in H1llsdate
about 8 o'clock and after purchas-
ing supplies started to cross the
river to the island. They had Sc
cured a rowboat and Bauer was
rowing while Mitchell sat IN Ine
stern.
"There was a stiff current, said
Bauer. I'VE got along all right IN
iii we were about twenty feet IRON
the shore. Then we must have nut
a snag. because the boat tipped. II
went over and we fell out.
x.It was awful dark and we
couldn't see anything. l came up
and started yelling to Mitch 10
swim toward me. / couldn't see
him 1T was so dark. He didn't an
swer me. The current was so fast
Il couldn't swim to where ne was
II started out for the shore l
landed against a tree trunk or
branch and called for Cheney. he
didn't answer and l swan to the
island. / found Cheney and we got
some other men and started looking
for Mitch. We searched all
night" 9
The body was recovered about
O'Clock last evening, after z4-nouL
search. Bauer and crowd OF
Hillsdale men searched and dragged
the river during the night. ne
search was continued all DAY yes
terday by more Hillsdale men anu
friends of Mitchell
The body was finally founo by
Perry Remour of ProphetstoWn ana
ia Kenady of Hillsdale. Remour
and Kenady used dragnet maze
Of clam hooks
An INQUEST was held this morn
ing at the Danielson & Furgie IN
dertaking parlors. The coroner
;tury found that death was due 10
accidental drowning in Rock river.
= Mitchell was o solicitor in Scott
county for the Davenport Times.
He was formerly employed by the
same newspaper in Moline and the
upper end of Rock Island county
Al one time he was member OF
the circulation staff OF the Mollne
Dispatch.
Before coming to Moline Mr
Mitchell was employed in the cir
.culation departments of various
Chicago papers, including the Trio
une. the old Inter-Ocean, and tn
Record-Herald.
He was widely known through
out Moline and the county and wa
considered among the first in news
paper circulation work
Mitchell was a wonderful bus
ness getter," said an old associat
of his today. II never knew a ma
who could get newspaper subscriI
tons as he could"
John Mitchell was born in Boz
ton, Mass, in 1883. He had been
resident OF Moline for the past !
wears. He was not married and
is believed the only living relativ
is a sister, Miss Byrdie Mitchell, c
Onaka. MINI.
Funeral services probably wi
be held at St. Mary's church at
o'clock tomorrow morning. TIL
Moline aerie of Eagles, of which
was an active member, will hav
charge OF the services at the gray
in St Mary's cemetery, East Moline
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
GYPSY is FINED.

John Adams, a gypsy. was fined
So by Magistrate ID. ]. Cleland in
police court this morning for re-
fusing to obey the orders of ]. r.
Corporon, bridge guard, Sunday aft
crnoon
Adams was driving across the
bridge toward Davenport. He pass
ed several cars, instead of keeping
his place in line. The penalty for
so doing is to drive back and come
back over tho route in proper line.
Adams refused to do this and he
was placed under arrest by the
guard. The fine was imposed by
Magistrate Cleland on a charge of
reckless driving.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
Personal Points

Mr.. and Mrs. Claus D. Won Postei
and daughters, Agnes and Lillian
and son Harold and Miss Augusta
Storr of 1104 Thirteenth avenue,
left for South Dakota yesterday
morning in an automobile to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Spiegel for two
weeks.
William A. Schweiss of sol Sec
oad street, left Saturday night for
Waterloo, Iowa, to accept a posi-
ton with the Hawkeye Oil company,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Wells and Mr..
Carl Herwig and son, Clarence, OF
1918 Fourteenth street, returned
home last night from a motor trip
to Indianapolis, Ind, and Chicago
H. E. Cochrane of Lansing, Mich
| is visiting with his father, A G.
Cochrane, 1105 Twenty-first street
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
MRS. A. HALLWAY
BURIED IN VIOLA
special Correspondence. !

Viola, Ill, July 25.-The funeral
of Mrs. Annalie White Hathaway
who died suddenly in Knoxville
Tenn, was held Friday at Viola
where Mrs. Hallway had spent
most Of her life. The services were
at the home OF her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Joe White, with burial In the
Viola cemetery.
Mrs. HALFWAY was on the stage
with her husband and brother,
Clyde White, who are the only sur
yivors with the parents. Several
Rock Island relatives attended tae
funeral
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
Stevens All Linen
BIeached Crash
TOWeIing at
These Cut Prices

21-inch all linen bleach
ed toweling; has sold as
high as 75c; now 47C I'd.
18-inch, soc linen towel
ing, now 45c yard.
18-inch SIC linen towel
ing. now 39c yard. ,
18-inch 42c linen towel
ing, Csc yard.
Extra large huck towels
20x44; all white or with
red woven border. Inc
size that sold at soc a few
months ago. 6 or less 10
each at Csc apiece,
20 dozen, fancy barred
Turkish wash cloths; PINK
or blue; regular 10c qual'
ity; Tuesday 6 to each al
sc apiece.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
KIWANIS HEARS
DISCUSSION ON
TAX PROBLEMS

Representatives of the county
and township boards spoke on tax
alton at the meeting this noon of
the Rock Island Kiwanis club at
the Y. M c. A, in the absence of
John F. White, who was scheduled
to speak.
Talks were given by Ben A.
Stewart, local attorney, Carl L. An
derson, chairman of the judiciary
committee of the county board, A.
E. Nelson, tax assessor, and ]. L.
Vernon, president of the board of
education. Officials of the city and
the county were the guests of the
club this noon.
Plans for the picnic of the tri-
city Kiwanis clubs to be held at
the Watch Tower, Aug. 3, were pre-
scented.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Spencer Square.

Members of the A. e. F., Atten-
ton,
Remember those hellish days III
France! Remember the Salvation
Army lasses and lads who came UP
to the front line trenches, no mat
ter how heavy the firing, and gave
you fresh courage with doughnuts
and other 'eats?"
Here's some news for you. Al
the Spencer Square theatre you will
be able to see how the noble army
docs its lighting at home. SALIVA
F., ton Nell" is the name OF the pic
tnre, which was produced by Whit
man Bennett for Associated FRS
National Pictures. Inc.
, 1t is a realistic and vivid por
trayal OF the difficulties and dang
ers confronting the members o
the organization in its work here
You gained a wholesome respec
for the members of that army owe
there. and it will be increased wheI
you view the picture. 1t show
Che gallant S. A. at work in tn,
slums OF New York, unmindfui o
the filth ebounding everywher,
and oblivious of personal danger.
1t is a picture that has an Gp
peal. for all veterans OF the WoriC
war.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
Boy Scout News

The Wolf Cubs, under the lead
ership of Ben Jacobsen, Cub mas
ter. hiked to Mill creek Saturday.
The day was spent in swimming
and initiating members Work with
the cnbs who were ready to ad-
vance in grade was completed.
A large number of scouts have
signed for the next three-day camp
at Winnie Taska. 1t is expected
that nearly a hundred will take ad-
vantage of this opportunity to get
in on some real scouting and fun.
The scouts who were a. the camp
last week have all signed up to go
again. ANY scout in the city may
go by signing up at scout head
quarters. The expense to those
going is Is cents, rail fare for re-
turn to the city.
Older scouts of the city are busy
planning an all day hike during
the week for boys at Bethany home
They plan to hike the youngsters
to some place Just outside Of the
city and then keep them busy for
the day with games and amuse-
ments. Only the older scouts will
he taken on the hike and it will be
an opportunity for patrol leaders
to develop their leadership. The
group will be in charge of Scout
Executive D. B. Bergquist.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
FINE NEGRESS ON
ASSAULT CHARGE

Lena Hawkins, negress, was ar
rested by the police Sunday night
on complaint OF Bessie Brown,
negress, who charged Lena with as
sault and battery.
On being arraigned before Magis-
trate ID. j. Cleland in police court
this morning Lena was fined SIS.
She did not have the amount. She
was told to pay the fine by this eve
ming or go to jail. Lena was intoxi-
Gated when arrested.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
WILLIAM BACH ,
QUITS FORCE AS
MOTORCYCLE COP

Motorcycle Officer William Bach
OF the Rock Island police depart
ment rendered his resignation to
Acting Desk Sergeant Dennis Ben
nett this morning. Bach gave no
reason for resigning, other than to
say that he intends to seek other
employment.
Bach was appointed a motorcycle
patrolman by the board of fire AMI
police commissioners last spring.
The board will probably appoint
another man to take his place with
in a few days.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
At the Majestic.

Capricious are the ways Of I'M
pulse. il one may Judge solely by
the evidence of Blanche Sweet in
-Her Unwilling Husband" the
spirited, frothy, farcical and highly
smusing feature. produced by Jesse
ID. Hampton for Pathe. that opened
Mt the Majestic theatre yesterday.
Acting on an impulse born of the
need OF protection when confronted
by her ex-fiance, Blanche Sweet, as
Mavis Jerome. an actress. intro
duced a perfect stranger, a woman
Shy bachelor. as her husband.
Blanche Sweet is charming. Pret-
Tier and more fascinating than ever
IN q style of couture and an array
OF lovely ncgligecs and frocks, she
sparkles and scintiilates like the
fleets OF a diamond. Edwin Stevens
Is immense in the title role, and Al
bert Roscoe keeps you guessing to
the very end as to whether he is the
hero or the villain.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
1898 Georgette
Blouses, $1.9S

Charming georgette
overbiouses in slip-over
and tie-about effects.
Many trimmed with rich
heavy ecru lace; others
touched with colored
yarn; the best values in
georgette blouses we've
had this year at this
price; SI.SS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
New Hosiery and.
Underwear Bar
gains Ready for
Tuesday:

Ladies' SOC silk Isle
hose, regular or out sizes;
35c pair.
Ladies' 500 fiber silk
hose, black, white or cor
dovan; all sizes, CSC pair.
Chudren's 39c silk Isle
half socks, pink, blue,
brown and black tops;
Csc pair.
ChiIdreR's fine cOBlbed
knit underUGistS; UeH
tapped; worth 35c; Tues
day only, I5c each.
Ladies' Italian silk rests,
bodice tops, fesh-pink;
$3.50 quality, SITS each.
Mems SI.25 fancy strip
ed Madras Athletic union
suits: full cut; 69c each.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
MINNESOTA FARM
LAND TAKEN FOR
BUILDING TRADE

Rock Island real estate was given
IN trade for Minnesota farm land
Saturday, when the fiat building at
41I6 Fourteenth avenue changed
hands for $40 acres OF Land near
Itasca, Mimi.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
TAKEs MERCURY TABLETS.

Mrs. Ward L. Briggs, 1879
Thirty-fourth street, La in a criti-
cal condition in St Anthony's
hospital as result OF bichloride
of mercury poisoning. Her con-
dftion is so serious that DR..
Joseph De Silva, attending ply
stefan, resorted today to extreme
treatment of the case.
The Briggs family. it was re-
ported, had had domestic differ
ences.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
Two Ready-to-
Wear Bargains:

A big shipment, ladies'
fresh percale house
aprons, square necks, belt
ed; with pockets; scores
of pretty clear patterns to
choose from at csc
apiece.
Ladies one-piece ging-
ham porch dresses; pink
or blue checked; white
pique collars and cuffs,
S2.9S.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
Children's Sailor
Hats at S1.OO

Mostly Of black straw,
but many white, brown,
and navy roll sailors
among the lot. Trimmed
with Grosgrain ribbon
bands and streamers
S1.98, $3.50, 1898 and
1898 hats; Tuesday, take
your pick at SI.OO each.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25

I A South African plant closely re-
ssmbles pebble in shape and sp-
pearance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
CYCLISTS REACH
PEORIA AND MAKE
CAMP IN WOODS

Willis Wood. Clifford Reid and
Edward Julius, who started Friday
morning from the Y. ID c. A on
their bicycles for eros scountry
ride, arrived in Galesburg Friday
evening. They reached Peoria
Saturday Afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
The cyclists took a route along
the Illinois river and made camp
for the night on the river bank.
They started home yesterday and
are expected to arrive tomorrow.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
Licensed to Wed

Harold C. Percy. ..... Rock Island
Gladys N Montgomery, Rock Island
CAMEL De Muydt. ...... Moline
Mrs. Marie Van Dazzle. 80. Moline
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
All Pure Linen Double Satin Table
Damask

Not for five years have we been able to offer linen
of this quality at any price During the last two yeas
women tell they have had to pay from $500 %
terms to select FROM 72nch cloths in round designs
with napkins to match: Cloths, $1,000; napkins
$500 dozen.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
Aprons for the Little Folks

Plain, long sleeved S1.39
bingham checked aprons;
belted across the back;
CSC each.
A little lot, $1.25 ging-
ham pinafores with or
CANDY ties; 75c each.
A small lot, little check
ed percale dresses and a
few boys oliver Twist"
play suits; Csc apiece.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
FlSK&LO0SLEYC
DEPARTMENT STORE MOLINE Ill.

New fall goods filling shelves and stock bales of yard
goods touches of fall style tendencies the Reado
DEPARTMENT. buyers from the Chicago and St. Louis
markets with bargains than be checked in weeks time
These of the for bargains like these:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
Third Shipment
Seamless Velvet
Rugs

People like this weight of all
wool velvet rugs; sold last year
at $1,000; the patterns in this
last shipment are even better than
before: here again Tuesday /:
$500 for n 9x12 rug; $3.50 for
an S-3x1O-6 size.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25

Negro slaves are said to have
brought the first watermelon seeds
to this country.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25

A second shipment; lit
tie girls Garden aprons
of plain colored linene or
gingham. Tie at the hips;
kindergarten designs in
colors on the little yokes;
85c each.
These little coverall
dimity aprons can easily
serve as a dress; sashes on
these, too. Bought to sell
at S2.49; while Sc of them
last Tuesday, choice
SIPS each.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
Groceries, Tuesday:

Groceries, Tuesday:
GRADUATED Sugar pounds for 49c lCith other gro
ceTies $780,
cgolene brand EUaporated MIX, large cans "
each for Csc.
Extra fancy Mustard Suroires, cans for Csc a
Fresh Toasted Pedberry Coffee, pounds fer SIO'
and pounds of Sugar free.
Coffee sage B. Fresh Wisconsin CrsaD
canned Cheese pound each Tor
Sweet Corn, Pink Salmon a ca"
Seedless Raisins, pkg for 35c
Heinz BAKED Beans. cas-
Beans DC b Iibbys Dill Pickles. zoe can
Pulled Rice pkes for sse Post Toastes pkgs sc
Fresh Soda Craekes h. Pure Plum 35e jar
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-25
What People Are Asking for on the
Third Floor

Steel frame, wood seat, folding automobile chair
9Sc each
Only two refrigerators left; to give so icebook
with, free: one $4,000, one $500.
48-inch fumed oak finish porch swings, complete
with chains and hooks; smooth, we'll vanished; S349.
Folding canvas chairs, just right for the camp;
be reclined to sleep in; $3.50 value, Sl.9S each.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-09
Az every OuE WaNH
listened to experience.
how much they'd save

everything by ,ho way Of staggering
bargains, "hurrah discounts, "discon-
tnued lines at less" and 80 forth they
know what not TO get
They want fresh. Eve tire. With a
good reputation. That's everything it says
it is. With the people behind il who
back Il up.
There are 81 u. S. Factory Branches.
Your local u. s Dealer is drawing
upon them continually to keep his stocks
sized up. comrlete-to give you service.
Whenever NE gets one or hundred
tires from a u. S. Factory Branch. they
are newly ms fe this seasons tires.
Sold to you at net price. Full values.
Square dealing, A reputable maker. A
reputable dealer. The whole transaction
as BELTS the leadership of the Oldest and
largest rubber organization in the world.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-09

1890 hogs. and 5000 sheep, compared
with 5000 cattle, $500 hogs, and 8, =.
600 sheep a week ago, and 29.36S cnt-
tie. 1850 hogs, and 5000 sheep year
ago.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-09
University Manager Of Athletics Soon
To Return From Michigan

Assistant Professor II. W. johnson,
Of The University OF New Mexico, wh4
il happily known 10 all New Mexico
students as Coach Johnson" John
son is expected to arrive again fron
Michigan within the next few days
Mr. Johnson has been spending some
time at his Alma Mater, the Universi-
ty ~ Michigan. at Ann Harbor, Mich
igau, and has again come in contact
with Coach Yost, his famous instruct
or in atTetics Roy w. Johnson came
To the State University Of New Mexico
In the fall Of 1920 and is well known
as the holder of the All-C0llegiate re-
cord OF America, ma Center OF the Mich
igan University football team, and
even better as man who won two
citations and the Croix dc Guerre on
the battlefields OF France while sorv-
ing with the American army.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-09

1890 hogs. and 5000 sheep, compared
with 5000 cattle. $500 hogs, and 8,
900 sheep a week ago, and 29,363 cnt-
tle, 1850 hogs, and 5000 sheep year
ago.
Beef Cattle
The bulk of the fat cattle received
today were off OF grass and they sold
mostly at 10 TO 20 cents lower prices.
There was fair supply of wintered
Kansas grass fat steers. that sold at
$3.50 10 $500 or only slightly low
er than last weeks close, and choice
TO prime fed. steers we're scarce and
fully steady at last weeks advance. De-
mand Is keeping pace with the increas-
ing movement, and requirements from
now on will be large. The extreme
straight grass fat steers was $3.50 10
fat steers ETAOIN tos$go5 SEX ~
$7.35, and though no finished corn fat
steers arrived, those here sold at $500
TO $40. Best cows and gamers
were steady, with other grades 10 to
rs cents lower.
Stockers and Feeders
In proportion to the liberal receipts
Of cattle stockcrs aud feeders wore In
moderate supply and prices from all
classes with quality were steady with
others 10 10 10 cents lower. Inquiry
from the corn belt Is increasing.
Hogs
With prices elsewhere lower, and
a fairly liberal supply at more eastern
markets hogs were down 10 TO 10 cents.
The top price was SLID and bulk
Of ssales SlO.25 to Sll.10. The Wide
spread In the bulk of sales is due to the
large number OF rough heavy hogs com.
ing. Most Of the smoothlngs IN all
weights are selling at S10.75 10 ll.W
Pigs are sellings up to S10.5O.
Sheep and Lambs
Sheep were fully steady and lambs
25 cents higher. Arizona ewes SOC
up to $500. A band Of 1900 Idaho
lambs weighing 90 pounds brought
S9.75, straight and fair quality native
lambs sold at 1925. The movement
OF western range lambs will star
about the middle Of the month.
Horses and Mules
General conditions in the horse an'
Mule market remain unchanged. Re
ccipts today were slightly larger thai
on proceeding Mondays.
Button cartons and butter paper 70
sale ut the Graphic office.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-09
StJie University Professor writes
Notable Historical Study

The state University during the re-
cents months has been developing In
increasing numbers of its faculty who
can. and do produce original books aud
monographs The most recent con
tribution which is attracting attention
is that Of Associate Professor Chas.
T. COan. Ph. d., and which il entitled
The First Stage Of the Federal lnd
Policy In the Pacific Northwest 1919
1882 This study was first published
by DIR, Coan In the quarterly Of the
Oregon Historical Society, and the re-
search was begun In aa Seminar Of the
University Of California. II Is now
re published with maps and tablets In
the form Of a monograph. the edition
of which is already nearly exhausted
This research into the early life Of
the West Is made the more valuable
by more than fifty citations which Dr..
Coan has made conveniently to orig
innl sources and documents.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-09
DIR. Edna Mssher Visits Nova
Scotia


The many friends of Edna Mosher,
Ph. d.. Professor Of Biology and Gen
eral Supervisor Of Women Mt the Unit
versity, have heard recently FROM Miss
Mosher who II now visiting relatives
In far-away Nova Scotia. Under the
general supervisorship Of Miss Mosh-
er the social life OF the young women
Of the State University was organized
during the past year, In accordance
with the practices OF older and larger
institutions. The regulation and or
ganizatlo Of the life Of the students
Of the University is regarded by the
authorities as one important factor In
modern university life The threefold
aim Is TO improve and safeguard the
atmosphere Of wholesome recreation
and serious work MS well as the physio-
al welfare Of all the students To
these ends the work Of Dr MOsher has
contributed IN no small measure. mu h
to the satisfaction of the parents and
friends of .tudents ss well as Of the
student body itself.
Deming graphic., 1921-08-09

Klan viii hardly thrive In New Mexico
because there are so many subjects for
attention that leading citizens hard
favor the establishment Of sub-rosa Jus
tiee.
II isn't that the Klan couldn't do =
lot of good work In bringing repro
bates to justice, but the facts seem Ia
be that II has "A weakness for selecting
the poor. the weak and more or less de
Deming graphic., 1921-08-09
KU KLUX KHAN

Texas and other southern states are
having trouble with Ku Klux Klan an
orga anlzation that cannot exist without
the local connivance Of the peace auth
critics. Here and there "antis" In
sprung up with the threat so use -four
times as much tar and feathers ms tie
Khan members usually employ. The