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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
The Cause of CaIIopsaSola.

Inc cause of CalI0uSe Soiss
Callus Is hardening anathicken-
ing of the horny layer ofthe skin
produced by prolonged rubbing.
pressure or irritation.
The common cause of ailus on
the foot is faulty shoes 20 many
| shoemakers have their pnfirmed
notions about the shane d the hui
man hoof and apparently nothing
| will persuade them to mosfy those
notions one iot or title. The abb
normal only is fashionable and cor
rect; the normal is comnon, Vul-
gar, uncouth.
The diameter of the forsard part
OF normal foot meets tie diam
eter of the backward par at an
/ angle of about 35 degrees off the
straight line. That is to say, a
strong, well formed foot n0t cramp-
ed in wrongly shaped shoes turns
in, not out
Our inefficient, fat footed, molly
codd1e grandparents must have
conspired with the shoemskers Id
evolving the monstrosity which is
deemed fashionable today. AT any
rate, it seems impossible 70 pound
into the shoemaker's cranlum the
fact that the human foot has a
marked angle of abduction Inward
llst) and not abduction outward
Iist, as one finds in ultra fashion,
able shoes.
Wear shoes made to fit your feet
and you will have no trouble from
calluses. Pinch, twist and deform
the foot to fit the fashionable shoe
and you invite trouble of all sorts.
Women almost torture them
selves and weaken their bodies in
their slavery to custom. As for the
shoes, after all, nothing is cheaper
or more common than startingly
fitted, foxy, front row chorus shoe;
and nothing more attractive than
a dash of common sense in the at
tire Of a cultured woman.
Treatment of callus is some
times useless unless the cause is
removed. The removal of a callus
may be effected by painting the cal
lus each night, after a hot soaking,
with a solution of 80 grains OF
salicylic acid in half an ounce of
flexible collodion
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
All Eyes Are the Same Color.
Will you kindly explain how il
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
The Daily Short Story

home and asked his wife of she
knew anything of the matter. Nar
lying on a couch in Mrs. Adams
| bedroom, heard their voices il
spirited discussion, for Mrs. Adam:
insisted that Nan was leaving Syf
because he was in love with th'
office stenographer, and Adams de
clared that Nan loved Ralph. Their,
was the note to prove that she wa.
+ planning to elope with him.
/ Mrs. Adams took the paper
] glanced at lit then laughed a bi
! Historically.
II wrote that" she said.
"You?" Adams was bewildered
Its only a suggestion for al
ending for a movie play Nan wa:
. secretly writing. She named hel
hero Ralph Grant You see. she
! was trying to help sgd out by earn
ing little extra money. Too bad
the other affair can't be explained
SO easily" she added, but there's
no mistake about that, for Nan
heard sgd tell GenevieVe he couldn t
live without her."
when did that happen?" asked
Adams, suddenly alert.
This afternoon at the office, aft
er closing time.
Adams unexpectedly shouted with
laughter. His wife eyed him with
disapprovaI. 81 don't see anything
funny about it." she said frigidly.
Adams explained that what Nan
had overheard at the office was
only the ending of a movie play
vzrk1i ah
was reading to him. Nan heard
their peals of laughter, and covered
her ears to shut out the sound,
thinking bitterly how little they
cared for her troubles.
Presently Adams phoned the dis
consulate sgd, telling him to come
to his house at once. sgd hot-foot-
ed it to Adams home There he
met his tear-stained wife.
Now I want you two children to
straighten out this mixup," said
Adams. His tone was severe, but
he winked at his wife. When. after
much explaining, Nan and sgd
found that their troubles were en-
tirely imaginary, Nan flew to Syds
arms and cried tears of joy on his
shoulder.
after awhile they went home,
and there they found their rejected
manuscripts in the mail box.
Let's burn Them" said Nan. 81
never want to see mine again.
Nor l." said sgd.
kneeling before the fireplace, she
crumpled the sheets OF paper. AS
Sgd applied the match, the door
bell tinkled and Adams came in.
Were burning our rejected plays"
explained Syd. They've made a
lot of trouble and done no good"
Don't be so sure" grinned Ad-
ans, In the excitement l forgot to
tell you that the boss has noticed
your devotion to business, working
after hours, and all that he winked
expressively, .and has decided to
raise your salary 10 plunks a week.
So you will get your extra money
after all
DO you mean it?' asked Syd,
joyfully incredulous.
Sure thing. Thought you'd like
to know it tonight Well, SO long. Il
Adams went back across thei
lawn Justify singing: Keep theI
Home Fires Burning"
1--WE sure will said Sgd ferventl- |
ly, drawing Nan down on the couch |
beside him From this time forth- |
and forever more" he said solemn
ly.
Amen" said Nan. softly |
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

10 each individuaI. No attsnIoa Wm "a
may be redeemed through any post
master. Treasury savings stamps
costing $100 each may be purchas-
ed in the same manner as the thrift
stamps. When 20 are attached to a
certificate they may be exchanged
for treasury savings certificate IN
the denomination OF $25. Treasury
savings certificates are issued IN
the denominations of SIS, 500 and
$1,000. They are purchased at $50.
$50 and $500 respectively and are
payable at face value five years after
date of sale.
O. Who bought Manhattan island
| for S24 and a bottle Of whisky
NJ. A L.
A. Peter Minuit, a German col
onist in America who was appoint
ed governor of New Netherlands by
! the Dutch West India COMPANY
/ landed on Manhattan island on May
4. 1926. and purchased the island
F.! from the Indians in a trade IN Whlcu
/ the articles he gave, whether WINS
XIV or what not, were valued at ap-
proximately so.
O. Who was the French De-
mosthenes'? u D
A. Comte Mirabeau, who IS sara
to have been the immediate cause OF
| the French revolution, was some
times called the French Demostle-
nes."
| 0. What was the Hume argument
against miracles? b. r
A. 4 miracle, according TO the
Hume argument, is contrary to eA-
perience. but false witnesses IN
history are not contrary to e1pet-
fence. therefore it is less probaDle
that the miracle is true than that
the witness is false.
O. In the West Point class where
Robert E. Lee ranked second VINO
ranked first? u. >: "a
A. Charles Mason stood flrst ii
the class of 1929 in which Robert
E. Lee stood second.
@. Did the fact that a man hau
an ear cut off, cause war?
- ]. e. H.
A. The war Of jenkins Ear was
the popular name given to the war
between Spain and Great Britain IN
1879. which was occasioned parity
by the toreures undergone by ROD
ert jenkins. a ship captain, al me
hands OF the Spanlards. This oa--
break merged into the war OF us
Austrian succession
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

Discovery of Irregularities in the bureau of
engraving at Washington has resulted in dis
missal of 30 executives 1t is hoped the Hadr-
ing administration will not make the mistake of
attempting to suppress the facts. To do SO
would only make matters worse. The public
ought to know what has been going on, and if
there has been criminal actions by the dis
charged men they should be prosecuted.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

A LOCAL man fired three shots at another
man tother evening, the last one whistIing
past his targets ear. Later, when the victim
was satisfied that his assailant had no inten-
ticn of robbing him he made no objection to
the wild marksman being freed.
WHICH is reminiscent of the Hebrews re-
ply to the highwayman's, Your money or YOUR
lifei" 'o"-
Take my life! I want my money to live
oa' R E. MIG.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

pri1 adorumsnts OF the beautiful church
Itself But the church OF st Anne viii rise
again The ONE just destroyed was the third
that had occupied the holy site. And the great
numbers who have been there will hope that
the new and yet more magnificent edifice will
AFFORD q place for the little woman of quaint
Engiish-French patois who greeted all that
came
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

The Argus has been paid what is regarded
as a rare compliment by newspaper. The coal
mine operators have complained that the papers
attitude with reference to the coal strike has
been prejudiced in favor of the miners and the
latter have charged that the paper lined up on
the side of capital. The consumer not having
been heard from, it is assumed that he agrees
"i-@he position that The Argus has taken.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
CIR Unt1thatnttr
/ HExx LIES MANS ANCIENT ENEMX.
1 DILL Gaze.
wHo pfsrsrERs THE UNLovED CUsa
HENAREy
THOUGHTS OF SPRING.

THOUGHTS OF SPRING.
Winters winds, with icy breath,
Have passed beyond the hills.
Springtime's hopeful promises
My joyful heart now fills.
Birds meath my window singing.
Sing of a wondrous love;
When twilight shadows softly creep
To earth from heaven above.
/ dream of nights of perfume,
When fioweFs, kissed by dew,
Bow their heads in requiem
For winters passing, too.
winters winds. with icy breath.
Have passed beyond the hills,
MY soul is filled with gladness-
I'll pay no more coal bills.
A B. NJ.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
REMOVE HATS AND OTHER
CLOTHING BEFORE RING.
ING TINE CLOCK.

Office rules require hats and
other clothing be removed be-
fore ringing the clock. See that /
this reasonable regulation is
complied with without fail.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
LANDSLIDE DERAILs TRAIN,

St Louis, Mo-, April Train
No. 2 on the Missouri Pacific, was
derafled at Boules, Mo-, by a land
slide. One trainman was slightly
injured, but all passengers escaped
unhurt
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

Woman trial in New York on murder
charge declared she wouldn't tell lie to save
her life. But she was still alive at last ac-
counts
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

English girl has been refused permission to
attempt to cross Niagara Falls on wire rope.
Lucky girl.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

New York society women had real snakes
as guests of honor at a banquet Others among
the hostesses were accompanied by lounge liz
ards
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
SENATE ADJ0URNS

Washington. April THE senate
adjourned until Monday and sew
eral members left for their homes
announcing they would take short
vacations.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

The coal strike and real spring weather ar
rived on the same day. The April joke seems
to have been onNthe fellows who supply the coal.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
JAY G. SIGMUND.

THE Housewives Union has been granted
a charter by Secretary of State Emmerson and
appropriately enough, two OF the incorporators
are William Lionheardt and Elizabeth Lion
heardt
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

At least there never 10 any doubt where Sen
ator Borah stands on a proposition. He is
against it
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

WELL. unless the author of the foregoing
has a lot of wood in his cellar-or has gone
to Palm Beach-hel either have to order more
coal or break up the furniture
The Merry Son of Gun!
found in We Argus by ye ed Of We Reynolds
General Whitney was a lieutenant
stationed in Porto Rico in 1898. He was
sent through the Spanish ladies dis
guised as British sailor
TELL. those who don't understand the
meaning of words you USE" pleads Rory, Ito
pick 'em to pieces and study the derivations-"
And he offers pair of shining examples; but,
at the last moment, we haven't nerve enough
to print them-which makes this paragraph al
most worthless.
Pathological Gem.
bushnell Corr, Galesburg Republican,
Register
n. E. Mann, owner and manager OF
the Mann Telephone company of Bush
NELL is now dismantling his barn and
will place on the ground a large, spa
cious auto garage to house his fine new
auto.
H. A. reports discovery of the following sign
in letters six inches high on a Ford truck in
Moline:
WILL O'BRIEN
FRESH BUTTERMIIK
FRESH SKIN MILK
What is skin milk?' she wants to know.
Probably the sort that contains large per-
centage of H2O.
TRAIN MESSAG
The placid lagoon
OF doye-gray night-fog
Divides
Leaving a path,
Down which
Our engine giides,
Fiery-eyed,
Shrieking and gasping -.
With its trailing caravan,
And its freight
OF human souls.
Each revolution
OF black wheels
Grinds off a layer
From the burden
Which lies heavily
On my heart
The anxious weight
OF loneliness.
Miles
Are being shorn away =.
The cruel miles
That have barricaded me
From you!
Do any
Among these noddng puppets
Who sit in pairs,
Hear my heart sing,
When l think of you
Waiting? -.
JAY G. SIGMUND.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01
Argus Information Bureau

the
Wsshingo in
eonhde be N"N'N0A~
nYTnousl
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-01

WELL unless the author of the foregoing
has lot of wood in his cellar-or has gon
to Palm Beach-he1l either have to order NOR
coal or break up the furniture
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
MAKE SURVEYS lOF
COMMUNITY CHURCH

4 + 4
The National Church FedeThtion, Of
which John Mott is president, is con
ducting a,survey of community church
es in the United States at this time.
The committee selected so out OF Il
large number of institutions, the com
munity church ut Imperial being one
of them Miss Bleknap, is here this
week making a survey of the religious
work being carried on in the valley by
the pastor and his assistants to include
in her report to New York headquart-
ers.
The outside activities of Imperial
Community Church is the outstanding
feature which has attracted the special
attention of those interested in the
community church IDEAL, As result
Of this work in the valley, Sunday
schools have been organized in several
country districts and preaching services
are held from time to time at the same
places. DIR. John McGaughey who be-
came interested in church union during
the inter.church movement Il few years
ago, is pastor of the church which IS
extending its influence far beyond the
city limits of Imperial. The organi1a-
ton was effected two years ago by
the uniting Of the Congregational aud
Christian churches of that city. Calcx-
leo and Seeley also have community
churches.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
STRAW VOTE SHOWS
WRIGHT ACT AHEAD

Nine counties of the state are wet
according to today S count in the first
state wide straw ballot ever taken in
California.
However, the Wright act, supported
by drys and opposed by vets, is ahead
in the state wide count, 1927 to l174.
The straw ballot is being conducted
by The San Francisco Daily News, The
sacramento Star and The San Diego
sun OF the 10000 ballots mailed out
1928 had been returned today.
The vets held Sacramento, San Fran,
cisco, San Matco, Yolo, Lake, Colusa,
Merced and Napa counties today.
Friend Richardson = lead over Thom-
as Lee Woolwine in today S count Of
the gubernatorial count was ls4l to
S47.
Imperial County shows but IS votes
cast Eight were ih@ favor Of the
Wright act and five against. IA.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
SAYS IT MADE
new PERSON
OF HER

Thousands Of people nccdlessly en-
dure half-sick, nervous, un-down con
dition when they might enjoy sturdy
robust health and all its maiifoij
blessings if they only knew what - do.
People in this condition finds Tanlac
soon ends their trouble and builds nj
abundant strength, energy and vitality,
Mrs Mablc Copenhagen, 73l Stella
avenue, Watts, Cal, says:
Il had been in an awful condition
and for seven weeks ] couldn't leave
my bed. My ease seemed 10 puzzle
every one and could get nothing 10
I've gained several pounds ii' weight,
and every one of my troubles are
gone
Nervousness and run down, tired
out feeling are but symptoms OF y
hidden cause, which usually lies N the
stomach. Tapi'tc enables you TO digest
your food prpnerly, eliminate waste
aud regain your old time strength and
yigor. Get bottle today at any good
druggist. --Ady.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
MRS. ". IS. CAMPBELL
Telephone l84W
HALLOWEEN DANCE
BARBARA WORTH
TONIGHT


br. and Mrs. Norman f.. Dupont en-.
tetsained last night at a smart Hal
lowe ZEN party at their lovely home on
HSamdalMood Drive.
tfhe lallowt 'en eolors and motifs
swere sva rfied out in tae decorations,
lilaek rats, bats and skeletons being
Very much in evidence. The guests
an doRned sheets and mask on their
.arrivaf and much mcrrimtd 1T was ere
l;ned when the party tried to guess
cstch others identity. Later rame all
sorts of merry games distinctive of
Halloween with dancing ut the close.
A buffet luncheon was served con
'sisting of sweet apple cider, sand
wiches and salad.
The gaests were: John keplev, DIR.
and Mrs. Forrest kutz, Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Dyer. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn
Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs, NJ. NJ.
Sweeney. M and Mrs. Gilbert Preston,
Nh and Mrs. Don Bitter, Miss Eva
4yn Bowman, Miss Laura SWEET, f.
Cznarowski,. Herbert Dupont, San
Diego, Miss Milehenfelder and Mrs.
A. w. Reese
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
HOUSE WARMING AT
CLUBHOUSE FOR
PUBLIC sys

The house committee of the len
Thousand Club i sponsdring a week
end affair that will @e one of the most
deliehtfui Of the season. The clnb IS
nrond Of its new clubhouse and desires
that il be looked upon as belonging
in d sense 80 the community. On frl7
dav evening. the committee has plan7
ned to, apcI tlte ,leessssto e,erybotlN M
r. Centre and bid them welcome. They
cal, If a house w.ltgning and with
the community spirit thus expressed II
should be inst that;
There is to he nothing formal about
fhe affair. Everybody is invited and
everybody is assured of a most cordial
welcome. The house, hospitality and
social committees of the organization
will he> >tAere i9.. yet acquainted with
the guests who are fset club members
and make them welcome, Other mem
I bers lof tile eluigswill ako be present
all of the evening.
& The house committee planning this re
ception ito the generaI public is ex-
tremelv anxious that there be nothing
set about f. II those lingering later
want 10 dance, there will be music for
it, and from time to time during the
evening, there win be singing and in
strumental selections
The committee sponsoring the party
are: T. NJ Gill, Mrs. Frank Doebel,
Mrs. Ben Salomon, Mrs. G. +. Paris,
Mrs. J. d. X Perry. Members OF the
social committee to assist are: Mrs. r.
B. Whiteiaw. Mrs. ]. X. Hermen, Mrs.
Clarence Conant, Mrs. Conant john
sim Mrs j : Jones DR. Francis
Elliott and Mrs. Rodney Hermon. On
the hospitality committee are: Mrs.
Dorsey Whitelaw, Mrs. Sam Dnnaway,
Mrs. s. II. Embufy, Mrs. Arthur Edgar,
Mrs. j. r. Garren, Mrs. Samuel John
ston, Mrs. Harry b. Ellison, Mrs. w. j..
Conway, Mrs. j. :. Ross, Mrs. F. b.
Fuller, Mrs. G. F.. Coggins, Mrs E.
\. Smith and Mrs. A. H. Kellar.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
Farm Bureau Film
Completed Program

The. last of the exhibitions of Farm
Bureau pictures in the county was
given last night al the high school at
imperial. Grant ". .kenney, in charge,
expressed himself ;ls more than pleased
with the way Imperial County has re-
ceived the pictures. There have been
good crowds at all of the high schools
and they have been appreciative. The
principals of all of the high schools
have expressed themselves as well
pleased and have assured Mr.. Kenney
that he will receive n warm welcome
TO the valley when he comes again
with Farm Bureau films. He expects
to return in about three months He
likes Imperial Valley weather and I'm
perial Valley people and will come
with pleasure next time. He goes from
here to Ventura County and on to other
sections to show the pictures.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
Rub Rheumatic Pain
From Aching Joints
Rub Pain right out with small
trial bottle OF old
est. Jacobs OIL"
Stop closing Rheumatism.

Stop closing Rheumatism.
lis pain only; not one case in fifty
requires internal treatment. Rut
soothing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil
right on the tender spot AND by the
time you say Jack Robinson--oul
comes the rheumatic pain and distress
"St. Jacobs Oil" is a harmless rhcu-
matism liniment which never disap
points and doesn't burn the skin. II
takes pain, soreness and stiffness from
aching joints, muscles and bones
stops sciatica, lumbago. backache and
neuralgia.
Limber up! Get a small trial bottle
of old-time, honest "St.' Jacobs Oip'
from any drug Store, and in a mo-
mcnt, you'll be'frcc from pains, aches
and Stiffness Don't suffcrF Rob
rheumatism away.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
SPECIALIST TO GIVE
DEMONSTRATIONS IN
HOME FURNISHING

Mrs. George Austin announces that
McCabe Home Center will meet Friday,
November 3, at 10 Z. m, at the home
of Mrs. r. G. Smith, where demonstra-
tiom in home furnishing will be given
bv Miss Jessie Decker, specialist from
the university. This was to have been
Il hat making meeting but that work
will be put aside for the home furnish
ing demonstration. In the afternoon
of the same day, the McCabe women
win 90 to the home, of Mrs. l.. \. Bar
mum at Heber, where Miss Decker will
give andthsr demonstration in house
furnishiag.SS Az members are urged tc
be at these meetings.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
POPULAR MEMBER OF
HOLTVILLE'S SOCIAL
SET MARRIES

\ pretty wedding took place Satur-
day evening at the Baptist parsonage,
Cecil c. Downing and Miss Bessie y.
Branstctter being united in marriage
by the Rev. e. +. Flanagan. Mr.. Down
ing came to FL Centre four years ago
and was cashier for Il time of the
American. Railway Express Company
The bride is the charming daughter of
Mr. and Mrs George Branstetter, Holt
Vile The young couple will make then
home in Holtviiie and the good wishes
of their many friends go with them
into their new life.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
The Worlds Best In
Phon0graphs and Records

You will never be misunderstood if
you say Edison or Victor These
names have become household words
and they mean The best in photo
graphs everywhere. All other makes
follow them. Not only this, but prac-
tically all the worlds greatest artists
make records for them exclusively.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
CLUB PRESIDENT IN
CONFERENCE WITH
CHAIRMEN

Mrs. j. ". Glassford, president of
the Ten thousand Club, met with chair
men of committees Yesterday to talk
over with them the various lines of
work and to instruct each as to her
duties in connection with club admins
tration.
Several new committees have beep
added since last year and with the
added business connected with the cluh
house and its administration, there is
likely TO be SONY confnsios which may
result in Overlapping unless all fully
consider the duties pertt.ining TO then
particular work. The club now has /.
committees and four sections.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
MRS, JAMES WATKINS
ICOMPLIMENTED AT
| DINNER SUNDAY

Mrs Ellen Drum entertained SUNDAY
at her. home with dinner III compn
ment to her daughter, Mrs. James Wat
kins of Fresno, who has been visiting
in III Centre for several weeks. Covers
were laid for thc following!
Mrs Ellen Drum, Mrs. James Wat
kims, Mr. aud Mrs. l.. II. Philley, Mr.
and Mrs. Chet Hardigan, Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Hall, and Mr.. and Mrs. q
Parsons.
Mrs. Watkins expects to return t.
her Fresno home this week
Imperial Valley press., 1922-10-31
URGE ECONOMY IN
CITY WATER USE

II. NJ. OFT, superintendent of the
water works, requests users of city
water to avoid any waste in water
consumption at present while repairs
are being made in the main ditch on
Eighth street near Main. The city
supply has been reduced in order to
make the necessary repairs and though
there is sufficient water for ordinary
usage, Mr.. OFT urges that no more than
necessary be used.