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The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08
RAILWAY INQUIRY
IN WASHINGTON
Excessive Labor Costs and Work.
inq Conditions Chief Causes
of Trouble.
Prices and Wages Fixed by Govern
ment Leave Little Scope tor
Manaeements.

Washington, D. C.-In testifying be-
fore the Senate Committee on Inter-
state Commerce in the general lnves-
tigation into the railroad situation,
witnesses for the railroads contended
that:
D The costs Of operation are alb
normal, owing chiefly to wage scales
established by the government which
exceed wages paid for similar work in
other industries. anu to wasteful labor
costs, often for work not done, en-
forced upon the railroads by the so
called National Agreements"
co That 971a cents out of every
dollar of operating expenses in 1920
we're at prices fixed directly by the
government, or by general market con-
ditions and over which the railroad
managements had no control.
81 That the general business de-
preston was not due to the high
freight rates, but to the lack of buy
ing both here and abroad.
One Of the most striking facts
brought ont in the testimony present
ed by the first witness. Julius Krutt-
schnitt, chairman Of \the board Of di-
rectors of the Southern Pacific, was
the following. in explanation Of the
chief reason for the increase in op-
Grating expenses since 1916:
"The labor bill Of the carriers in
1916 (Which was before the Adamson
law took effect) stood at 81 46S,576,3 1894.
In 1920 1t was $3,698, ,216,351, an in
crease Of 2.2229, ,S39,957.
1.-The increase by years since 1918
has been as follows:
Increase in 1917. .$270 zoe, ,746
Increase in 1918. s74,331 ,209
Increase in 1919. 9.......... 229,315,061
Increase In 1920. .......... e55,C87,919
or al aggregate increase
since 1916 Of. .$2,229,s39,o57
Exhibits were placed before the
committee showing that for the rail-
roads of the whole country. Increased
expenses in 1920 over 1919 were as
follows:
Actual expenses for 1920. Sc, 1863, 1885, ,s41
Actual expenses for 1919. 4,667,774131
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08
CANDY SPECIAL.

Rose Garden Assorted Chocolates,
a high grade confection, received
fresh by Express, soc the pound. We
also have Nunnallys-the Candy of
the South, Blocks Aristocrat fine
candies in a variety Of sizes and
prices, all at pre-war or reduced
prices-Take Her a package
She will like it.
The Best Coca-Cola made, the gen.
uine Sc. at The ReXall Fountain.
HARMON DRUG CO.,
Lexington, S. G.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08

toward the. close of the NeoEthic
period. It is not improbable that it
vas domesticated, or at least tanned,
independently in different countries. at
quite different times. Raising of
cattle was at it's height during the
oronez age; afterward the results
seem to decline and the cattle to de-
generate.-The New Stone Age in
Northern Europe.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08
THE HAUTBOY

This orchestral wind instrument re-
ceived it's name from the French. The
oboe, in the old orchestra, was the
hghest-ptched wood-wind instrument:
the French conductors, in desgnat-
ing it, used the term "haut bois."
meaning literally high wood" The
anglicizatino Of the word is naturally
'hautbOy.' The date of it's invention
is uncertain y
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08
BUSINESS Is GOOD

We average three to six calls a
week for Stenographers and Book
keepers. Why? There's a reason.
Mr.. Business Man knows that
young men and women trained IN
business methods by our corps of ex-
pert teachers can deliver the goods.
What we have done for thousands we
can do for you. Phone or write for
full information. All regular courses
taught by mail also.
DRAUGHON'S BUSINESS COLLEGE
Phone 951 Columbia, S. c..
VIM. Lykes, Jr. r. w. Lykes
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08
So Natural.

Il don't see how you allow Your
cook to abuse your husband that way"
commented a caller as an angry fe-
house.
ooh. he doesn't mind it, answered
thc hostess. You see, he's a base
TALL umpire and he isn't working to-
rreciate his afternoon off"
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08
ASPIRIN
Name ''Bayer' on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told in each
package Of genuine Bayer Tablets OF
Aspirin. Then you will be following
the directions and dosage worked out
by physicians during y years, and
proved safe by millions. Take no
chances with substitutes. II you see
the Bayer Cross on tablets you can
take them without fear for Colds,
Headache. Neuralgia. rheumatism,
Earache, Toothache. Lumbago and
for Pain. Handy tin boxes Of twelve
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark Of Bayer Manufacture OF
onoaceticacidester OF Salicylicacid.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08
IT Got Real Mad When 1 Lost NJ

.I Got Real Mad When Lost My
Setting Hen," Mrs. Hannah.
II went into the hen house one
morning and found my favorite setter
dead. I got real mad. Went to the
store, bought some RAT-SNAP and
in a week got six dead rats. Every
body who raises poultry should keep
RAT-SNAP." Three sizes, 35c, Csc,
$1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Har-
mon Drug Co., and Lexington Phar-
macy.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Au qualified electors residing in
DID Field school district No. Il will
please take notice that an election
viii be held at the school house
therein, on Saturday, the 18th day of
June, 1921, to vote an additional levy
Sof four mills for school purposes.
rolls will open at "A. NJ. and close
SAt p. m. Bring tax receipt and
certificate. T.
Ry order: of, the County Board of
sEducatiop. ;.oo: -
D. HENRY PRICE,
ssss IL LESTER BLACK,
E. NJ. RISINGER,
sSS Board Of Trustees No. H.
June 4, 1921. 49,.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08

When the man to whom YOU are
talking about your children becomes
restive. that is no sign your children
are less interesting than you believe
them to be. 1t merely is an indication
that he has children of his own and
feels that it is his turn to talk about
them.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08

Some Wise married women can draw
the line between coaxing and nagging
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08

Mankind is divided into two classes
those who drive autos and those
who dodge them.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08

668 cures Malaria, Chills and Fever,
Bilious Fever, Colds and LaGrippe,
or money refunded.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08

Il insinuate nothing. l make the
simple statement that ! want $500 in
royalties. For the first time in my
I married your bookkeeper yester-
day.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08
Taking Precautions

The composer appeared in the Of
flee of his publisher one morning.
and with calm assurance returned 4
check for 5000.
You can de roy that" he told
the publisher, and make out one to
my credit for $500
Nonsense came the reply. "Thats
your royalty to date for your last
song
"Oh, no, it isn't, said the composer.
Do you mean to insinuate that the
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08
JUNE WEDDINGS!

Stylish bouquets for the bride and
her maids. Beautiful flowers for all
occasions. .... ....'
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-06-08
PLANTS

Aster, Coleus Salvi, Petunai, Phlox,
Gold Cosmos, Verbena, Hollyhock,
Snapdragon, Etc. Also vegetable
plants and seeds. Come in or phone
49,. Will cheerfully suggest best to
plant now.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22
EMMETT NEWS

Ask your grocery for Gem Cream
cry Butter.
Gossard corsets for sale by Mrs.
Kinsey, 212 4th st. Phone 269J. 81
Hemstitching, pleating and buttons
covered. Hours from / to $50 p. m.
Mrs. NJ. L. Murray. opposite postof-
nee. 61tf
For earache, toothache, pains, burns
scalds, sore throat, try DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil, a splendid remedy for
emergencies.
II you want 10 receive the highest
cash price for cream, poultry and eggs
bring them to the Gem Ice Cream
Company.
II you want garbage or wood hauled
call on Dan Woody, Emmett Dray Co.,
Phone 262.
Hemstitching and 10 cents yard.
Work guaranteed. Mrs. w. H. Shane,
phone 33-J 2.
DreSSmaklng - suits, coats ana
dresses made to your measurement.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. J. C.
Gray, 315 Park st. 49tf-2p
Patronue home industry by de-
manding butter made by Gem Cream
cry, an Emmett institution.
For any itchiness Of the skin, for
skin rashes, chap, pimples, ETC., try
Doan's Ointment. 6Oc at all drug
stores.
With each 81 purchase at the
Haley Miles drug store between this
date and January /, q ticket will be
given emitting the owner to a chance
to secure a $125 Brunswick talking
machine and one Walking, Talking
Doll. Drawing New Years day at 8
p. m.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22
Jews OF GEM COUNTY
: By The Index's Correspondents

Lines were dinner guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Palmer Sunday
Reports from Horseshoe Bend give
JUS . notion that that place il getting
along nicely with the new parsonage
Rev. Riley, it seems, has the largest
circuit of any known minister in the
Methodist conference. Il consists OF
the whole of Boise County.
Fred Spear and Miss Margaret
Blsir. accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs,
w. F. Burdell. were visitors in Mon
tour Sunday evening. They, with
Miss Irene Jensen and Mrs. Lulu
Shaw, partook of midnight lunch at
Montour Heights.
Conda Wilson Of Emmett was a
business caller in Montour Wednesday
DR.. Lines closed the meetings Mon
day evening and departed for his
home at Imbler, Ore, Tuesday after
MON. eiIorIS were very success
full. though, as always is, there were
people who would not accept the plain
truth as it was given in deep earnest
ness from the lips of good man.
We wish The Index force and all
the readers of.this paper q very Mer-
ry Christmas.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22
LITTLE ROCK

Alfred Adams and Henry Jones
were neighborhood callers on Friday
afternoon Of last week.
DIR. Darrah and C. A. Robinson
made a business trip to Emmett
Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jones were din
ner guests at the Mills home Tuesday
Ford Blayden made q business trip
to Boise last week.
Mrs. ]. A. Olsen is in receipt Of Z
message from her daughter, Mrs
Mems of Baker City. Ore, that she
has arrived in Boise to be with her
husband, who is to undergo an opera
ton at the U. S. Army hospital.
Clarence Small and Mr.. Bass of
Caldwell were dinner guests Friday
at the Mills home
Jake Bishop is slowly recovering
from his illness.
Henry Jones and Harry Peery mot
ored to Emmett Friday.
C. A. and G. L Mills and Myron
Whitley made trip to Caldwell on
Saturday
Miss Myra Olsen returned home
Sunday after a two weeks stay in En-
NETT with her sister, Mrs Hughes.
Joe Olsen, Jr., and Pete Olsen mo-
tored to Emmett Saturday evening to
visit their sister, Mrs. Geo. Hoyt, re-
turning home Sunday morning.
A Christmas program will be given
by Mrs. Darrah and pupils at the Mic
hobs schoolhouse on Friday after
noon, Dec %; also q program viii be
given at the Falk school by Miss Ellis
worth and pupils Friday evening, Dec.
%.
The large herd Of cattle which have
been in the pasture 1t D. J. Wamplers
were moved the first Of the week to
suitable winter quarters to be fed.
Mrs. D. J. Wampler was a Friday
night guest in Fruitland with friends
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22
MONTOUR

H. A. Pugh shipped turkeys Wed
nesday.
Mr.. Vaughan of Ola was Montoul
caller Monday
Ed Beal and Eugene Holbrook were
business visitors here Saturday on
their way from Emmett,to Ola
Mr.. Geo. Adams has . bunch OF
very fine Barred Plymouth Rock
cockerels.
Miss Maude Garfield sold a nice lot
of fancy turkeys to Mr.. Pugh, Tues
day, for marketing purposes. Miss
Garfield will keep a hundred or more
hens for breeding this coming season.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. B Leisy and child
rem attended services at the NJ. E.
church. They were afternoon guests
at Montour Heights.
nerDerJ Jarrett ana mrs. Lizzie
Oleson of Horseshoe Bend were call
ers in town Tuesday and purchased
two Mammoth toms at the holland
ranch.
The school, Sunday school and
everybody in the neighborhood will
join in having a white Christmas tree
Friday evening At the schoolhouse-
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Sheldrew en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Deane Palmer
and Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Roberts Sat-
urday evening.
Rev. Mulkin and family and DIR.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

Work has been going on all fall on
the Canyon canal and the ditch has
had thorough cleaning
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Heath spent Sun
day at the Henry Harpt home. Mr..
Heath has been quite i'll for couple
of months and this was the first time
he has been out since his illness.
The young folks have been having
2 splendid time skating on the John
Carpenter ranch There is large pond
there and is affording excellent skat-
ing.
Mrs. Warden and Mrs. Will Tucker
were out selling tickets for the ora
torio, Messiah, to be given early next
month under the auspices of the High
school.
Mrs. Warden spent Monday evening
at the c. w. Cook home.
Several Slope ranehers are enjoy
ing treat Of venison through the
kindness Of neighbors
Miss Clara Peterson and Ernest
Burt visited Mr.. and Mrs. Cook Sun
day afternoon.
Mrs. Modin and Mrs. Warden at
tended birthday dinner in Emmett
Wednesday Of last week, given by
Mrs Dolphin in honor Of her daugh-
ter, Miss Gibbons.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22
VIXEN You Are Csas4ipated.

To insure . healthy action Of the
bowels and correct disorders Of the
liver, take two Of. Chamberlain's Tab
lets immediately after supper. They
viii mot only cause = gentle move
ment Of the bowels, without unpleas-
ant effects, but Danish that dull, stu
pid feeling, that often accompanies
constipation.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

Twenty per rent discount on Aero
cushion inner auto tires. We sell
these tires for bicycles also. All tires
guaranteed. Riverside Shop. H. D..
Buys, Proprietor. 11-2t
All kinds Of inks at The Index.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

Photographs make ideal Xmas gifts
Make your appointments at once. A.
N. Whelchel, across street from City
Hall.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE-Good Round Oak heater,
used four months. Inquire at In
dex office. 8tf.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

TO TRADE-5 male calves, ready to
veal, for Jersey heifer calves; also =
6 months old mule colt for Jersey
COW. r. J. Kraus, Phone 31-J 2. Up.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22
Column
WANTED

NOTICE-Will give 10 per cent dis
count for cash on all blacksmith
work ut the Riverside Shop. H. D.
Buys, Proprietor. lift.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22
SOUTH SLOPE

The Crescent Club was entertained
at the home of Mrs. Ed Tyler Thurs
day of last week. Mrs. Burt Mays
was assistant hostess with Mrs. Ty-
Ter. The guests Of the afternoon were
Mrs. Bishop of Emmett and Mrs. Ben
son, sister of Mrs. Dolphin, who re-
Gently arrived from Minnesota for I
visit The study of higher chemis-
try, which is being taken up by the
Club, is proving quite interesting. The
subject on, Thursday was, "Coal Tar
and By-products Derived Therefrom."
The hostesses served delicious refresh
ments. The advertising committee
for Idaho State Products Day will
give cooked food sale in Emmett
Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Cook motored
to the Geo. P Hall ranch Tuesday OF
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR Rhode Island Red pull
lets. Phone 268. Gem Ice Cream
Co. BIZ
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE-A good young team In
quire of A. S. Honey. sos South
Hayes St. S-H.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE Good dairy hay, can
deliver most any time Also feed
racks Phone 90-R 5. H. L. Rst. 7
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE-Two English setter
pups, weeks old, male and female
Registration papers with each. Phone
1913. lit.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

WANTED-House work, by day or
hour. Address ITO West First st.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

= +
FOR SALE - On account Of failing
health I am Offering my place for
sale It consists Of 81 acres, loan
soil, good water right, acres seeded
to red clover and timothy. Pasture
in white clover and blue grass. One-
fourth mile from depot and town Of
LethA, 3-room house and outbuildin91,
some timber. This is in the artesian
belt, not in drainage district. Price
$4,000. Il. c. Riggs. Letha, Idaho.
FOR SALE-A 6O-foot residence lot.
Inquire Of Boise Riggs, Jr. 50.f
FOR SALE-House and lot, good 10
cation, easy terms. Inquire Index
office. tt.
FOR SALE Rhode Island Red pull
lets and hens. Phone 90-J 5.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE-Fordson tractor, gang
pillow, oil tank, all in good shape.
Has plowed $50 acres and disked Is
acres. D. J. Wampler, Route 2, New
Plymouth, SIT.
FOR SALE One pure bred Poland
China SOW and 4 pigs s weeks old.
A. w. Judd. 81.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE-or trade-6 dozen Rhode
Island Red Pullets. Tel. 80 R. 2. Up
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE - Or will take stock in
trade, Groom new bungalow, with
bathroom, outbuiIdinge; South Com
mercial VIM. Thorning. 81
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

LOST-A lady's black shawl return
to Index office. Paul Kefauver. IL
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE Mammouth Bronze
Toms. Mrs. R. E. holland, Montour
Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE-or trade, Ford roadster.
Bodenheimer. 1O-2p.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

TAKEN UP-One 2-year-old heifer,
branded with anchor on right hip,
slit in right ear. Irwin Heath, 4 miles
northeast Of town.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22
Lust AND FOUND

LOST-Two odd shoes, pair of buck
skin shoes and pair Of boys shoes
all in sack. Return to Index office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE - Modern house with 5
rooms and bath, full basement, on
installment plan. n. Gilbrido. %
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE-Fancy light hogs, lac
dressed; ducks and chickens Csc
dressed. Gold Eagle Farm, r. r. /
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

TAKEN UP-Nov. Is, bay gelding
coming years old, small notch tip
Of left ear, no brands visible. Own
er can have same by paying costs on
same. II no owner appears will sell
said animal Saturday, Jan. z, at 1880
p. m. at my place on bench. H. L.
Fest
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Rhubarb and asparagus
plants 81. K. Hashitani. lift.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

WANTED About 5000 pounds Of
barley or cheap wheat, suitable for
hog feed c. T. Morehouse & Son, r.
D. 2. 8.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-12-22

FOR RENT 80-acre stock ranch,
miles north Of Falk bridge. Inquire
Index. Gap.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-03

Boots and Shoes
of the sort that send adoring
aunts into ccstasies are sweet and
Pretty enough to make any one
stop and look at them!
Imagine a wee high boot Of
quilted satin finished with white
fur, higher and almost wider
than it is long.
Then there are thick, warm
little cidcrdown shoes finished
with satin that can be put on
over haby's bootics, if need be.
Some others are of quilted
satin with patent leather, and so
they 90. Most Of them have
leather soIcS. As for colors, one
may choose from pink, blue, tan
and white, all for tiny infants up
to babies Of ? years. $l.T5 to
&3.25.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-03

morl. Relatives and friends invited 10 Al.
tend len ia services r.g%Go on Ssgsn,day 2t4 NJ at
mont at Cleveland. Ohio
RITTER Nov. 80. RALPH. T.. husband
ard late John s. Ritter. Relatives and
friends. also Michael Arnold Lodge, NJ. N36
Co. ana are a. ,ryci M employs IN fyo,o of pho E"cE"
late residence. 500 n 41st 81. Int Airing
ton Gem. Friends may call sun. eve
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-03
WANAMAKER'S
DOWN STAIRS STORE
WANAMAKER'S
Ho! For RoLzicking Good Christmas
Wanan,aker's Do1un Stairs Store Is Ready

EXPECTANCY is in the air! The many gift things seem
L to know that they carry good wishes and Christ
mas greetings everywhere.
Baskets of fragrant sweet pine and garlands Of green
along the Main Aisle breathe the spirit of Of
warm hearts and generous giving They to say, "You
welcome this Store Of Christmas cheer look around
to enjoy it you choose"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-03

N'''.'
Madeira embroidered hand
kcrchiefs are SOC.
Gay coIored border 'ker-
chiefs in all the Colors Of the
rainbow, and then some, are
25c and 35c.
Plain color linen handker-
chiefs in many colors, 2Oc each.
initiated handkcrchiefs are
15c and 25c, and for hand
embroidered colored initials,
35C each.
Plain white linen handker-
chiefs, 12l2C to 25c each.
For Men
Plain white handkerchiefs
are 25c, SOC, 7jc, and for tape
borders. 81 each: extra size
plain white ones are 55c and
,5c each.
initiated handkerchiefs are
SOC, SOC and 75c each.
Colorcd border handker-
chiefs, some with tape borders,
are 75c and 81 each.
,CentraD
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29
The Plight of.Italy.

Italy is in worse shape than any other
European country. Imitation of prices, cur
rency and wages is tremendous and the people
are spending all they make, says Arthur Reyn-
olds, Chicago banker just returned from
abroad Reynolds says the Belgians are work
ing hard. have fine crops, and are rebuilding
rapidly. He found French farmers frugal and
Industrious, but French city and factory peo-
pie spending extrayagantly and not overload
of labor Germany, says Reynolds, is working
harder than any other European country. She
is producing goods at a third the cost of other
nations and her workmen are demanding long
er hours and more wages This looks as il
Germany and Belgium. will recover first.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-29

A touching 1fttieincident IN the life of John
Burroughs, friend and student of nature and
writer OF essays, is related by Hamifn Gar
land in the Century Magazine A few years
ago, when Garland had taken up a residence
in the Catskills, he went one afternoon to the
lodge of the venerable Burroughs and found
the naturalist worn out with people" Vfsi-
tors, mostly OF the curious or fanaticaI type,
had come To see the old man virtually in
droves, and he was left longing for quiet and
an opportunity for study and reflection Gar
land invited his friend over to his own Mace
promising him that onfy" 1nenbers of the fam
lily would be around and that a good rest
could be assured The aged Burroughs ac-
cepted the invitation. But at the end OF the
second day writes Garland, HE said with
q hesitating note in his voice. @Aren,t you go
ing to have any visitors? I'd like to see White
and Mrs Black and young Brown That
night continues Garland. I'VE had party
and Uncle John was happy
Most people perhaps think OF great literary
or scientific men, or other men of genius,
as retiring and Inclined TO i've the life of a
recluse Some OF them have been of that
type, but not all, by any means. Browning
didn't belong to those who dislike company
and good dinner; Dickens wasn't of that
crowd; Thackery did not belong; neither did
Dick Steele, Samuel johnson, Oliver Goldsmith,