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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-02

Sunday. Dee. 3.
900 .. m.-Sarred Chimes Concert.
1:45 p. m.-Concert Selections BY The
P.SC. Orchestra.
GOO .. m.-Ouan Concert. e. John
Richards, Organist.
$3.50 p. m.-Sport News.
ZOO .. m-Church Service-by Rev. P.
H. wilhelm. Of Rock Island. Behold. Thy
King Cometh 10 Thee"
500 D, m-Musical Program-P.S.C.
Orchestra. Especial numbers to be an
nounced).
Monday. Dec. 4.
1O:45 q. milne Signals (4s5 Nc
ters,.
Ii 90 q. m.-weather and Agriosrams
f4S5 Meters).
l1:O5 a. m-opcniny Market Quota
1900 noon-chimes Concert.
80 p. m.-Closing Stocks and Mar.
$50 .. m.-Educational Talk, by C.
| A. Russell.
545 D. m.-Chimes Concert
$40 ,. m.-Sport News.
1 $40 .. m.--Sandman' Visit
| 700 p. m.-Artst Musical Program
| Erwin Swindell, Musical Director. Pro
| gram furnished by ''Flindt and His Or
crestra" OF Clinton, Iowa.
Tuesday. Dec. 5.
! 1855 a. milne Signals Ass Ne
ters).
| 1l:00 .. m--westher LASS Metep).
IL :05 .. m.-Opening Market Quota
tions.
1890 noon-Chimes Concert.
:, / 80 p. m.-Ciosing Stocks and Mar
kets.
| $40 D. m-Educational Talk. BY L.
Willes.
$40 .. m-Chimes Concert
| $50 .. m.-Sport News.
TO broadcastipg on Tuesday evening b,
agreement of Tri-City Stations).
4 Wednesday. Dec. 6.
1855 .. milne Signals Ass Me
ters).
IL 90 q. m.-weather Ass Meters).
11:05 a. m.-Opening Market Quota
tons.
1900 noon-Chimes Concert.
1850 p. m.-Ciosing Stocks and Mar
kets.
$50 .. m.-Educational Talk. by c. c
Chandler.
| $3.50 p. m.-Sport News.
$40 p. m.-Sandman's Visit
| 700 D. m-Entertainment fufnishe,
by Pythian Home Orchestra of Decatur
Ill.
500 p. m.-EducationaI Lecture, I'm
terror Decorating" The third of . sefie
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-02

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-02
MUSICAL SERVICES
AT TRINITY CHURCH

Special musical services will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 4:3O
o'clock in the Trinity Episcopal
church. Two advent hymns will
be sung by John Farmer and an
anthem II Have Waited for the
Lord" will be given by the church
choir. A soprano solo, HE Shall
Give His Angels Charge Over
Thee" will be sung by Mrs. Wal
lace Warren.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-02

Colonel Frank l.. Smith of Dwight,
former CONGRESSMAN and candidate
for governor and United States
senator, called on President Hard.
ing at the White house this week
and interviewed several. of the
downstate delegation in Washing
ton. including Congressman Will
liam A. Rodenberg of East St.
Louis and Allen F. Moore Of Mon
ticello. 4
He refused to reveal the nature
- his mission 70 Washington, but
lllinolsans connected it with the
oDntemplated purchase by the gov
|ernment OF the hospital for wound
- veterans 1t Dwight This was
|4peommended some months ago BY
~ Illinois senator's, but has not
1 80 been acted upon.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-02

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-02
ST. MOY DRIVING
CLUB BANQUET TO
BE LARGE AFFAIR

Trustees Of the St. Elroy Driv-
ing club are making preparations
to entertain 800 at the annual ban
quet next Tuesday night in Moose
hall, East Moline. Speakers will
be DR.. w. E. Taylor, DR.. J. d. Ken
nedy, and M. e. Bacon Of the Mis-
sissippi Valley Fair association. A
meeting Of the trustees will be hello
tonight to make final arrangements
for the affair.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-02
KELLY FINED s..

Buck Kelly, arrested last night
for drunkenness when he was caus-
ing a disturbance at the Hamilton
hotel, was fined IS this morning by
Magistrate d. ]. Cleland. He was
arrested by Officer Gus Kirsch.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-02

Clai1s Son
King 7
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Chief Cox
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-02

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o C00ne01 II tho American Le-
acn should und9ftake the task Of
rn1nG Illinois dry. With this IN
~, William A. McCauley OF Chi
AQo, former state head OF the Le-
was proposed Tor the place
o4 tentatively agreed upon.
oW II develops that Senator Nc
lQ1e1. eince returning to wash
too for the special session OF
1Bress. has made objection to
L. auley and viii refuse TO sup
III MIN for thc appointment. HIS
ons for opposing the former
0e0QeT are UNKNOWN.
WIN Ois development the nexl
101cal choice has become William
~ 6etiine Of BLOOMINGTON. now
\ ne ea1utant OF tne American L.
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DHecser DisssEees'
The possible ny in the ointment
n connection with Settles selec-
ton will b. Major Haynes, federal
oommissioner, who 10 said to have
other ideas on the state director
chip. He IL known to favor the
appointment OF L. P. Torbett. 9
Chicago business man and per.
sonat' friend, who has the endorse.
1hent OF many prominent "drys" in
that city.
Whether tie Illinois senator,
can prevail upon Haynes and thu
Naturalization, which stands bach
Of him. to accept 6etliffe over Tor.
bett will not be determined unit
Senator Medill Mccormick returni
from Europe. which viii be earl,
IA December.
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-02

Here's a
laugh toge
Obesity. i
ing new vi
ply 10 fat
Thing new
new pleasr
&yond Tho
EASILY foui
has q heard
that harm
tiHFnpvfs 81
physicians.
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Ne fatty 1
maet. solid
!, sut dieting
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-10

The reasOn-clothtng % per cent
on Ss4-rt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-10
GENUINE PROTECTOR OF
HOMES

That is the name applied TO Elab-
grated Fire-R Resisting rooms. NOt
only does this wei known roofing
protect your home from the ele-
ments but it makes a roof fire a
thing OF the past. There are thou
sands OF satisfied owners of Elab-
GRATED roofs in this community.
Call the Elaborated Roofing Co.
1O7 ". Division St. Main 2403. and
ask for estimates At
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-10

For example we mlrht take
New Years party. After that even
the best Oh US fee. gr5gey To clear
out the kinks -l your system 90
uncork a l1r of pep and enthusiasm
nothing VIII have 81 better effect
than a steaming Turkish bath in the
Basement " the Farmers Trust
AR
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-10

Now in stock the big hits ~ soc
The Sheik. Peggy O'Neu. Tuck NE
To Sleep wabash Blues. sunny Ten
nessee. Blue Danube Blues. say Il
With Music. Ma, Amt We Got Fun.
April Showers Fancies. Bimmi Bay.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-21
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

IL you want 10 keep your chnds
hair IN good condition. be careful what
YOU wash &c with.
Most eoaps and prepa red shampoos
contain too much alkal. This dries
the scalp. makes the hair brittle. and
IL very harmful. Mulsiaed cocoanut
oil shampoo (Which is pure and en-
tirely gresseless). is much better than
anything else YOU can uee for sham
pooins. as this can't possibly inture
the hair.
Simply put two or three teaspoon
fuls OF Mulsif1ed in a cup or glass with
a little warm water. then moisten the
hair with water and rub Il In. 1,
will make an abundance OF rich.
creamy lsther. and cleanse the hair
and scalp thoroughly. The lather
rinsee out easily. and removes
every particle OF dust, dirt, dandrufr
and excess oil. The hair dries quickly
and evenly and II leaves II fine and
silky, bright. fuzzy and easy TO man.
age.
You can get Mulsif'ed cocoanut oil
shampoo at any drug store. II
is very cheap. and few ounces In
enough 10 last everyone In the family
/ for months.
Be sure your druggist gives you
/ Mulsifls-i
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-21
boy, "A, CROWNED KING.
OF MARBLE PLAYERS|
1000 Witness Lad Beat IA
Rivals at "Skinnin'
Flats" Game.

Jersey City. April ?1.---"Buster"
Buch. IA years-old, black haired. rosy
checked rotund and an alleged teach
er's pet" yesterday WAS crowned
King of the Marble Shooters of New
Jersey
He came into the title at Pershing
Field by defeating Ii district cham
pions I'm "skinnin- fats game; was
given a gold medal embiematlc of the
championship and chosen grand mar
shal of the Rotary Club parade April
%
More than 1000 persons witnessed
the contest. The grandfathers of two
OF the contestants were hanished to a
far corner of the fleld when they on
goged In an argument over the went
picks" rule and threatened To bruIse
each other. Then the game began.
The 10 players toed the ring mark
and plugged away. They shot go well
that the Judges decided 10 enlarge the
ring. Still they shot on even terms
the work of lsadore Silverstein, 9, re-
ceiving the plaudits OF the spectators
Boys with weak thumbs began drop-
creased. Larger and larger. inch hy
Inch. II grew. but six shooters: includ
Ing Isadore, stayed on.
Tho rings diameter vns increased
TO 12 feet. and Silversteln was dis
qualified for launching" At II feet
John Seror and John wilkins dropped
out and at Ia feet, Eddie Hayie, Theo-
dore Gioncomsld and buster" were
alone. All made their shots and the
ring was made Is feet across.
Eddie shot--and missed and Theo-
dore followed suit.
Then Buster" raised his right kneo
used II for q rest and plugged.
The small targets rolled out of the
ring and shout went UP from the
crowd
Buster" brushed his dark hair back.
blushed and excused himself.
Il told mother I'd be home M 4
o'clock and l must hurry" he declared
and skipped away.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-21
II. ! 0. TO BUILD NEW CARS.
Orders 30 Pieces Of New Rolling stock
u Cost o1,20O,OOO.

Baltimore, April 2i.--Ordcrs FOR 30
pieces Of new rolling stock to cost np-
proximatcly $i.e00,Qo0. have been
placed by tho Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company with the Pullman
Company. Of Chicago, The orders
call for 40 passenger coaches. four
dining ears. three baggage cars and
flvc postal cars. Tho contract calls
for delivery Of tho equipment In tho
latter part OF August or early In Sep
tember. This is the most important
order for equipment given since the
company placed It's contracts for g..
600 freight cars last fail. and n is
believed will practically take care of
the company's needs In that limo for
this
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-21
IDLE ARMY pEcREAsINa.
Employ ment Gaining, washinetou
Finds hy OniciaI survey.

Washington. -. G.. April 7i---A do
cidcd and continued upward trend In
employment throughout tho country
during tho past 40 days was reported
yesterday by the Presidents confer
cncc ON unemployment. For every
100 Jobs available there are now t6o
applicants as compared with 72s ap-
plicantn In January. the statement
said.
I'm othcr Words" tho conferences
statement said. where there was work
for only ~ per cont Of tho seekers
three months ago. thcre are now Jobs
for 90 per cent. Based on an estimate
u 100000 joblcss this means en-
ployment for 6so.ooo individuals"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-21
BROUGHT HUNGARIAN
SOIL FOR ZITA BABY

budapest. April 21.-The desire of
former Empress Zita OF Austria
Hungary, I'm exile on the island of
Madeira that her coming child be
born on Hungarian soil. is 10 be full
filled
Count Hunysdi. in Difference to her
often expressed wish. made a trip from
Madeira 10 Hungary some weeks ago.
says the Hungarian telegraph agency.
and took back with him two cases OF
hungarian soil This will be spread on
the floor Of Zita's room.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-21
TWINS FORTUNE DwINDLEs.
Totals Bare e400 Instead Of Large
Sums Estimated by Friends.

Chicago, April 21.--Rosa and Josefa
Blaxek. so-called Siamcsc Twins. left
an estate OF s4O0 cash. according 10 a
petition Tor letters OF guardianship
Just filed In tho Probate Court here.
AT tho time OF their death II was
said that the twins possessed a largo
fortune. both In America and Bo-
hemia, their homo.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-21
Third Floor Attractions
in Draperes, Cretonnes Rugs, Rsady-to-Hans Window
Awnings, Chair Cushions and Trunks. Our Line
More Complete Than Ever Before.

Sunfas and Snowflake Curtains S1.50 to $500
Scrim and Rufe Curtains Sl.35 to $3.50 pair
Vole,, Flet Nets. Piece Goods 15c to s1O0 yard
CretOnnes Satines Sunast .... Csc to 81 so yard
Belgium Linen for slip covers 50-inch. at 90c yard
Tued Chair Cushions and Backs for ....... Sl35 set
Three-Piece Willow Suite. upholstered, at s57 so set
Odd Chairs. many that $780, sl0.50 Zach
Ready ytoHang Awnings, so in TO 48 in. $500 each
it. u f. Tapestry Rugs, $3.50 value, for . $3.50
9 it. u #. Administer Rugs $3.50 value, for $3.50
f. y #. Best Crex Rugs. $3.50 value. for $3.50
oft. i # # 10 IT, Willow Grass SIS value for
$10.5O each
Best Quality nlaid Linoleum SIS square yard
Best China Mating at 30c yard
Curtain Strechers with Easel at ......... $275 each
Hand Vacuum Carpet Sweeper, $4,000 value at $3.50
Handmade Oil Window Shades ..... SOC to Sl.3s each
Cedar Chests .......... S12. so to S37 so each
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-21

III what YOU want isn't offered on
the CLASSIFIED page today. telephone an
ad OF your own.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-21
Linen and Domestic Bar9ains

Ten yards 4o-Inch UnbIeaehed Sheetng for ~ s1.4o
100 Scrub Cloths, sOled: 25c value ... Sc each
IS pieces White Domet or Outing Flannel,
10 yards for $l.O0
Evening star., 1922-07-25
MOTORS GIVE TONE
T0STOCK MARKET
Shorts Cover FreeIy-RaiIs
Act Sp|endidIy and With
Confidence.
BY STUART p. WEST.

NEW YORK, July 25.-The stock
market developed firm undertone to-
day
The sturdy position of Studebaker,
Chandler, United States Steel and
Mexican Petroleum, quite different
from their weakness on Monday,
seemed to reflect the markets be-
lief that better conditions in the rail
road strike would follow the forth
coming plan of President Harding to
keep trains moving.
Short sellers found stocks coming
out when they tried to force a fresh
reaction early in the day.
The street placed credence in a
rumor that within a few ncurs, possi-
bly, at midnight, the federal pro-
throughout the country would be-
come effective. While it was not al
together clear that such step would
relieve the situation at once and has
ten a settlement of the shopmens s
strike still, taken in conjunction with
news from individual roads. it looked
as though events might move more
rapidly toward an adjournment.
Shorts Turn to Cover.
The tone of the market changed
somewhat abruptly after Mexican Pc
troleum with a decline of l y points
to 100 and other active issues had
reached fractional distances from
opening sales Short sellers of Mon
day evidently saw that the temper of
the market had become altered over
night and they were quick to cover
their open contracts.
The market was highly nervous.
however, as evidenced by swings of
Studebaker between $50 and 1881.
Trading uncertainty was centered
oh; ;aa1 in nd tria @
rails under leadership of New York
Central retained the same calm and
confident attitude that has marked
this group all along.
The morning advance of one-half
point by New York Central could be
credited to the excellent statement of
the road for June, but current earn
ings were of less account in support
ing the rails than the expectation
that once the strikes were over traf-
fic would expand.
Union Pacific held up very firmly,
although its net operating income in
June was s652.000 less than for the
same month last year.
b. 4 o. Analysed.
B. & o. common continues to give
every indication of a stock that is
about to be placed on the dividend
list In analyzing the B. & o. situ-
ataion a railroad expert points out
gross business of s75,000.000 it was
paying Sc share in dividends. 1t is
now doing a gross business of $780,
o00, 900 and there has been no change
in the capitalization. The road a
dozen years ago used to save about
one third OF its gross for net earn
ings.s If it saved one-fifth of its pres
ent gross the balance per share would
be larger than it was then. Taking
these considerations into account. re-
sumption OF. djvtAsnds does not ssem
2unwarranted. 4,
Evening star., 1922-07-25

by the railroad and coal strikes, IN
dustrial production in this territory
aside from the coal output, ts neid-
Ing up remarkably well. The COM
munity, however. Is feeling the bur
den of the strikes and fears inroads
upon production In the immediate
future.
Iron and steel plants in the imme,
diate Pittsburgh district have Jared
better than those In other sections In
the mater of fuel supplies. Fortu-
nately the steel industry had the
rivers to depend upon. For the hrst
time in history. coal Is being hauled
upstream to this section. and river
shipments both in and out have ena-
bled two great Carnegie plants. the
Jones and Laughlin mills, and others
to maintain distribution. These
facts are being urged in an effort to
secure further river improvement and
the building of canals.
Steel men declare there Is plenty
of business. but that 1t Is difficult and
costly to handle it. Premiums are
being paid for coal. with quotations
around 81 to $4.25 at the mine. The
market is practically bare Of coke.
Retail trade has not been unduly af-
fected and merchants are ehptying
their shelves with no more than nor
NAL efforts.
Evening star., 1922-07-25
BY JAMES ALLERTON.
,n.ci,, pispatch to The Star.

epeciai Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. July 25.-Merchandise
for the fall trade is moving in whole
sale channels with a steadinesS which
neither seasonal dullness norSAe ef-
fects of the great strikes have been
effective In checking. The market is
full of buyers who are operating con-
servatively, but in good volume. This
trend is being furthered by the fact
that finished products have not yet
recorded the price advances which
have been experienced in the raw
commodities, such as wool, cotton, silk
and leather.
The jewelry trade. among the last
always to respond to recovery from
depression. has bettered materially In
the last week. with jobbers making
sized purchases. There is a tre-
mendous demand for sporting goods.
camping and hiking equipment and