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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-04-07
PRIZE FOR ANSWERING QUERIES

To test women's political acumen,
the fair voters of New Jersey Will re-
ceive a list of 10 questions, prepared
two each by Edison, Gov. Edwards,
Prest, Hibben of Princeton, Dean Ma
bel Douglas of Rutgers college and
former Gov. Stokes. The prize for
the best answers is free railroad
ticket to the Pan American confer
ence of women at Baltimore the latter
part of April.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-04-07

1877 the Boston Globe congratulate
ed its readers on presenting "the
first dispatch ever sent to a news
paper by human voice over the
wires by the newly invented tele7
phone" The dispatcl filled nearly
three-fourths of a column, and in
part read as follows;
"Salem. February IL. 1855 p. M.
Prof. A. Graham Bell lectured on
his invention at Lyceum Hall this ev-
ening. The lecture was one of a
course of the Essex Institute and
about five hundred persons were
present. He closed his lecture by
stating the practical uses to which he
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-04-07

much perplexed when in the late ev-
enings and nights frequent short cir
cults tied up their lines. After a
time they discovered that the trouble
arose from the heavy spider webs.
When the sun was out, the webs were
dry and there was no trouble; but at
night, when the webs were covered
with dew, short circuits occurred. The
only remedy is constant brushing
away Of the webs from the telephone
wires
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-04-07
MRS HARDING GETS
CAMPFIRE PIN

Miss Edith Kempthorne, field Sec
rotary of the Campfire Girls OF
America. presented a membership pin
to Mrs, Harding, who expressed her
most sympathetic interest in the
Campfire Girls and their movement"
THE organization, Mrs. Harding
said, CLOCKS to be doing for the girls
a service that is certain to confer last
ing benefits, physically and spiritual
ly."
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-04-07
TROPICAL SPIDER MAKES
TROUBLE FOR TELEPHONE

Certain parts of South America are
the habitat of large spider that
weaves its web around the telephone
wires strung on the crossarms OF
poles. The spider is enormous and
its web is heavy and of thick tex
ture.
The telephone companies were
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-04-07
Children Cry
FOR FlETcHeR'S
q a 8 TO RIA
HEARS TELEPHONE
THROUGH FINGERS

Hearing" a telephone - message
through her finger tips is one OF the
remarkable accomplishments OF VIII
letta Higgins, sixteen-year-old pupil
at the state school for the blind at
Janesville, Wis. Totally blind and
deaf this child has a nervous sensi-
tiyeness so highly developed that she
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-04-07

There are nine judicial circuits in
the United States.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-04-07
FIRST DISPATCH BY
TELEPHONE IN 1877

On Tuesday morning, February IS,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-04-07
WILL ON
April Is, 1922

offer for sale to the highest and best bidder
the following property: One Fordson Trac-
tor and equipment consisting of one Disc
Plow, one Disc Harrow, Cultipacker, Oil
Tank and measuring Bucket. This outfit
is all in good order and ready to take to the
field. One Manure Spreader, one McCor-
mick fit. Binder and good one, fitted for
either tractor or horses with tongue truck,
one Sulky Plow, two two-horse Flows, one
Cultivator, one Spike Tooth Harrow, 2
row Corn Drill and one Hay Rake, also one
pair good Mules weigh 2,200 or better,
some Clover Hay, rack cured and fine.
TERMS will be made known on day of
sale. There will be no fake sales but the
owner will reserve the right to reject any
,,J al h;Je
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
HUNDRED Will
Be IN PAGEANT
Three Churches To Unite in Pre-
Senting Plays During Last
OF Month.

Cast of 100 will appear in three
performances of Facts and Folks, -
a missionary pageant to be present
ed by the congregations of the First
United Presbyterian, Oak Grove and
Gloria Del churches.
The first performance will be Civ
en- Sunday evening, Jan. 90, in the
First United church. the second the
following Monday evening in the
Oak Grove church, and Tuesday
evening in the Gloria Del church.
Miss Mary Baird of Allerton, Iowa,
who recently returned from mis-
sionary work at Zagaziz, Egypt, is
directing the work.
Next Sunday evening the pag-
cant will be given in the First Unit
ed Presbyterian church of Moline,
and after the Rock Island perform
ance, will be given by Davenport
people in the Mcclellan Heights
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17

Is your back giving out? Are yOa
tired. miserable, all run down, tor
tured with nagging backache, lame
ness and sudden. stabbirg pains? If
SO, look to your kidneys. OyerWOrk,
hurry and worry tend to weaken
the kidneys. Backache and an al
worn out feeling is often the first
warning. Get back your health
while you can. Use Doan's Kidney
Pills. the remedy folks recommend
Ask your neiGhbOr!
Here's a Rock Island Case
C. W. Nef, blacksmith, 1922
Fourth avenue, says: The kidney
secretions were highly CoIOred and
at times l could hardly control
their passages, then again Jhey
would be retarded. had heavy,
dull, nagging ache in my back and
kidneys. A fellow workman told ne
of Doan's Kidney Pills. A box or
so OF Doan's gave me such fine re-
lief that l am not troubled " SPEAK
of row"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
CHAMBER GROUP
TO HEAR REPORT
Rock Island Commerce Body In
Annual Meeting; Elect Six
to Directorate.

John Camlin, of Rockford, presi-
dent of the Illinois Chamber of
Commerce, will be the principal
speaker at the annual meeting of
the Rock Island Chamber of Com
merce this evening at s O'Clock in
Headquarters of the organization in
the State Bank building.
Five directors to serve for a per-
iod OF three years will be chosen.
and reports OF the years activities
of the various department as well as
projects now being negotiated will
come before the meeting.
The nominees for directors are J.
w Armstrong, ]. IT. Bauer, c. A.
Beers, w. F. Bradley, Arthur Bur-
rail-, L. M. Casteel, T. H. Haege, Will
liam Hansgen, Oscar Ohlweiler, J.
Ramser, J. G. Ray, G. William Roth,
and J. -Weishar.
]. ]. Burgess, president, will send
a QUESTIONABLE to various organi-
cations in the city asking for sug
gestions for Incorporating, into the
1922 program.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
MOIINE'S PAVING
PROGRAM TO STAND

All alley pavement projects for
that section OF Moline below the
bluff will be considered at hearing
scheduled this week by the board
of local Improvements.
Specifications for paving alleys
between Fourth and Fifth avenues
from First street to Seventh street,
and between Fifth and Sixth ave-
nues from First street to Third
street, were approved this morning.
The board on Wednesday will
consider plans for paving all north
and south alleys between Railroad
and Fifth avenues and between
Seventh and Eleventh streets.
Plans for paving the alley be-
tween Fourth and Fifth avenues
from Eleventh street to Twelfth
street. will be considered Friday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
BANK INSTALLS
SAVING DEVICES
AS THRIFT AIDS

For the encouragement of thrift,
especially among young people, the
American Trust & Savings bank
has placed automatic receiving tel
lers machines at various points in
Rock Island for the convenience Of
patrons.
Thus far the machines have been
installed at the bank, at the Y. W.
c. A, Y. M c. A. and at Schlegel's
drug store, but the list is soon to
be enlarged.
Those who drop a penny, nickel,
dime or quarter into the machine
receive a stamp of corresponding
denomination. The stamps are
pasted in a folder, and when 81 or
more in stamps is affixed to the
folder it is exchanged for bank
book with credit.
Each machine has a savings ca
pacity of about S45.
The automatic tellers were in
stalled last Friday at noon. and in
one day at the Y. M. c. A. 125 pen
MES, equalling the machines ca
pacity for coins of that denomina-
ton, were deposited.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
ELECT CURTIS
PRESIDENT OF
SAVINGS BANK
Succeeds Hiram 3. Cable, Resign
ed, who Becomes Chairman
Board Of Directors.

REORGANIZATION of the officer per-
sonnet of the Rock Island Savings
bank was effected yesterday after
noon at meeting of the board OF
directors when H. 8. Cable retired
as president of the bank. becoming
chairman of the board of directors.
and Hugh e. Curtis was elected to
the presidency.
Mr.. Cables resignation has been
In the hands of the directors for
his urgent request that he be re-
lieyed of the responsibilities in
cumbent with the position, it was
stated today. His retirement as
active head of the bank has been
contemplate for more than a year
and the decision to put it into eff
feet was only prompted by his re-
cent illness. He left week ago
for Santa Barbara, Calf. where he
will spend the remainder of the
winter His condition was greatly
improved following the operation in
Chicago two months ago.
Office of the chairman of the board
was created yesterday by an amend
ment to the bylaws of the bank
and Mr.. Cable will maintain a close
and active association with the in
stitution, it was announced.
Mr.. Curtis has been a vice presi-
dent and director of the bank and
is the senior partner of the law
firm of Curtis & Simonson, as well
as being president of the Rock Is
land County Abstract & Title Guar
anty company. He will continue
his connections with the law firm
and abstract company, assuming
his new duties in addition to his
other activities
Reflect Officers.
Other officers OF the bank, which
were not affected by the change,
are: Vice president and cashier,
William G.. Johnston; assistant
cashiers. J. H. Meehan and r. w.
Osterman; directors, Phil Mitchell,
w. IL. Dart, Franz Hopp, John
Volk, II. E. Curtis, W. G. John
ston, NJ. e. Strieter and ]. w. Pot
ter.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
WILLARD BAKER
ANSWERS CALL
Former Resident and Civil War Vet
Dies In Iowa City-Gained
Repute as Poet.

willard Baker, aged IS years.
Civil war veteran and engaged in
stone and plumbing business in
Rock Island many years, passed
away at 9:45 o'clock last night in
the Iowa State university hospital,
Iowa City. Friends in Rock Island
received word of his death today.
He was born in Castleton, Rut-
land county, Vermont, July 81, 1913,
and was one of family of IA chill
dren, six of whom are still living.
He enlisted for service in the Civil
war, Aug. rs, 1862, with Co. c, 10th
Iowa infantry. He served until the
end of the war and was mustered
out July s, 1865. He was united in
marriage with Miss Croze Drum of
Rock Island, Dec. Is, 1871. She
died Feb 26, 1897. Mr.. Baker en-
tered the soldiers home in Mar
shalltown, Iowa, in 1915 and re-
manned there three years. Since
1918 he had been an invalid in the
Iowa State university hospital He
was a member of August Wentz
post No. 1, G. A. R, in Davenport
Mr. Baker had gained repute as d
writer and poet and even at his
advanced age, was active in this
work.
Surviving are two children,
Martha F. Baker of Rock Island
and Paul Baker of Moline. The sec
ond son, Harry, preceded him in
death April "a, 1920, in Davenport
The body was sent from Iowa
City at 2:30 O'Clock this afternoon
and funeral services will be held
at Knox chapel. Funeral arrange
ments will be announced later. His
daughter Martha will accompany
the remains to Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
STATE OFFICERS
TO BE PRESENT
AT INSTITUTION
Especial Moline Service

Definite announcement was made
by F. J. Clendenin yesterday that
the institution of the East Moline
chapter, Royal Arch Masons, will
take place Tuesday evening, Jan.
"a.
w. C. HadIey, grand high priest
of Illinois, and ]. E. letters, grand
state secretary, are expected tC
be present at the ceremonies. They
will stop in East Moline on the way
to the Masonic school of instruc-
ton at Rockford.
The ceremonies will be held in
Odd Fellows hall, and luncheon
will be served in the Knights of
Pythias hall
Forty-four Masons have applied
for membership in the chapter. But
20 are needed to Institute a chap
ter,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
4 sweet LITTLE
BABY BOY
Makes a Bright Spot in
Every Home. A Comfort
in Years to Come

Park Rapids. Minnesota have
taken your medicine-Isydia E. Pink
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
JAMES BACK FROM
VOCATIONAL MEET

A. W. James, supervisor of man
uai arts, Rock Island high school.
is back from Milwaukee, where he
attended the eighth annual conven-
ton of the Middle West Vocational
Education association.
Sessions of the convention start
ed Wednesday and continued I'M
til Saturday night. Many noted
speakers, on all forms of vocational
education, were on the program.
More than 800 supervisors attend
ed the meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17

church. There will be no admis-
sion charge.
The presentation of these pag-
eants throughout the country is lead
ing TO the national conference of
the church to be held in the Syrian
temple, Pittsburgh, Feb. S-12. Rev.
J. L. Vance. pastor OF the Oak
Grove church of this city, as mem
Der of the national assembly COM
mittee of IL, will attend the con-
ference. Other pastors, laymen
and representatives of women's
missionary societies, will also be at
the national meeting.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
FINK PROMOTED.
Especial Moline Service

John Fink has been appointed
assistant superintendent of the
Marseilles plant in East Moline.
The appointment was made upon
recommendation of F. w. Kirby,
superintendent Mr.. Fink has been
connected with the Deere plants in
this vicinity for more than a year.
He has been acting general fore
man at the Narseilles plant.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
DICKEY CHICKENS
TAKE HONORS AT
NATIONAL SHOWS

George Dickey, 1910 Fourth ave-
nue., who entered dark Cornish
chickens in the national poultry
show in Chicago, won first, second
and third places for the old pen,
first cock bird, and second hen.
The same cock bird won the first
prize at the national show in 1916.
Mr.. Dickey has just returned from
Chicago.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17

help. and / recommend it to those
who suffer before their babies are
born" Mrs. VIM. JOHNSON, Box
Loo, Park Rapids, MINI.
To marry and arrive at middle age
without children is a great disap-
po;ntment to many women. Think of
the JOY and comfort other women
have in their children as they grow
older.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has helped TO bring great
happiness to many families by re-
storing women to health. Often the
childless home is due to run down
condition of the wife, which may be
helped by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound 1t brought health
and happiness into the home of Mrs.
Johnson Why not to yours?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17
1922 SCOTTISH RITE.

Zarepath consistory, Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite, Davenport,
will hold its next annual reunion
at the Davenport Masonic temple
Feb. 81 to "a, and will be attended
by a number of Rock Island
Masons.
A reunion banquet of last years
class will be held at Hotel Black
hawk on the evening of Washing
tons birthday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-17

ham S Vegetable
Co N pound
when | was 8 girl
for pains and be-
fore and after my
marriage. | now
have a sweet lit
tie baby boy and
will send you his
pictureif you wish
to publish it. Ny
sisters also take
your medicine and
Gnl - ~a3N
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-21
HUGE PAVING
PROJECTS ARE
STARTED HERE
Brick will be Used on 81 Blocks /;
Local Men to beEmployed
on Job, Cook Company
Announces.

With the idea of making every street
In Ard,nore monument to posterity
and to reflect honor on the citizenship
Of this time. the city officials are bend.
Ing every effort to the construction of
paved streets in the residence section
Of the city.
During the past week work was start
ed. or resumed, In some cases, on five
projects. totaling 81 blocks at cost Of
S164,SS7. All contracts were let to the
A. l.. Cook construction company Of OF.
tawa. Kan, who have been under con-
tract here for several months on similar
contracts.
Approximately 30 men will be given
employment by the letting of these con-
tracts. the contractors announced, and
as much as possible of this will be re-
cruited in Ardmore. 1t Is expected that
these jobs will be completed before the
end Of summer. fair weather being the
fJeatest factor, the contractors say.
Brio will be used on all streets.
The new projects which were started
last week are: h street northwest, IL
blocks. s80.2s3.6s; Twelfth avenue
northwest. eight blocks, s45,246.42;
Seventh street northwest, four blocks,
s23.e30.55; Third avenue northwest,
four blocks. sl5.760.55; Broadway south.
west, four blocks, $lS,sl5.92.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-21
FLIVVERS ENTER
Speed CLASSIC
Thirty-Ywo Cars Are Equipped
With OldfielG Tires, Bar.
ney Says; Fords Have
Wireless Outfit.

Thirty.two cars, the largest field In
several years. IS the entry list for the
tenth annual 5OO-mile International
Sweepstakes at Indianapolis May 80,
according to word received by local
representatives OF the Oldfield Tire Com.
pany, from Barney Oldfield, president
Of the company. This is seven more
cars than were entered in the classic
a year ago. Barney points out, and 1t
shows clearly that the interest in these
races is increasing.
1T is a splendid thing for the indus
try that this is the case" Barney
writes, "for there is no better demon
stration of mechanical and tire STAN
ina than the gruelling tests the speed
ways afford, and the many years
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-21
STATE LEAGUE TO
open THURSDAY
Six Class d Teams In Shape
Now for the Opening With
Chickasha on First Ex-
hibition Tour.

The Oklahoma State League, infant
OF professional organizations In the
state, win begin Its season on May rs
with six clubs. t. e.. Wilson, Guthrie, El
Reno. Clinton. Chickasha and Duncan.
This Is considered very poor circuit
because Of the distance between the
cities and the railway connections.
Ardmore fans are showing an interest
In the Wilson aggregation. since they
are the nearest to this place. The man.
agement has secured a good bunch Of
players and during the past two weeks
the youngsters have been kept busy on
the lot at the Dixie park at Wilson.
Wilson plays its first game at home on
May 81. when Guthrie will be the WIS.,
itor.
Opening games Of the league on May
Is are Wilson at Guthrie: Clinton at Ell
Reno; Chickasha at Duncan.
The Chickasha team is the first to
get into shape and is now on a tour OF
this section of the state playing exhibi-
ton games. Saturday and Sunday they
play the Healdton team.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-21
Next Dose CalOInel
May Salivate You
1t Is Mercury, Quicksilver,
Shocks Liver and Attacks
Your Bones.

Calomel salvation V horrible. II
swells the tongue. loosens the teeth and
starts rheumatism. There's no reason
why a person should take sickening.
salivating calomel when few csnts
buys large bottle Of Dodson's Liver
Tone-a perfect substitute for caiomsl.
1t is pleasant vegetable liquid which
will start your liver just as surely AZ
calomel, but 1t doesn't make you sick
and cannot salivate.
Calomel is dangerous drug. besides
It may make you feel weak. sick and
nauseated tomorrow. Don't lose days
work Take a spoonful Of Dodson's
Liver Tone instead and you will wake
up feeling great. No salts necessary.
Your druggist says II you don't find
Dodson's Liver Tone acts better than
treacherous calomel your money 10
waiting for you.-Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-21
klan Gives Its
Victim No Chance
Report Asserts

BAKERSFIELD. Calf = In It's first
recent activities Of masked night riders
In the Central California oil fields, the
Kern county grand jury delivered a.
strong presentment against the Ku
Klux Klan.
The report declared that the khan
gave its victim no chance to defend
himself"
only one side of the case was heard" ="
It asserts. 1T calls on public officials
who are members OF the klan to repu-
dlate 1t openly or suffer removal from
office. and it makes specific charge
that the khan IL political in character,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-21

spent on the track have been inyalua.
bic to me as a manufacturer Of tires"
An interesting feature Barney reports
Is that for the first time at the In
dianapolis Chassis two "flivvers" have
been entered. These cars are rebuilt
Fords. the engines having undergone
changes by another light car manu-
facturer who has entered them under
the name Of "Fronty Fords." A novel
idea In connection with these two cars
is that they will be connected with the
pits by wireless, enabling the drivers
10 communicate with their helpers while
at full speed on the track
Up to the present four foreign entries
have been recorded, these including a
London engineer, who is bringing a new
English car that has yet to make its
bow TO motordom.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-21
4Uncle George Is
Bound to Get Into
The Sheriff'S Race

Uncle George" l.. Evans says he
Wns not joking several weeks ago when
he announced that he would be can
didsts for sheriff, for on next Sunday
ne will outline his platform to the vot-
ters In every paper in Garter county.
he announced Saturday while In the
city from his home at Newport.
Uncle George" is among the best
known and most popular men in south
srn Oklahoma. having come to this
section in the wild and woolly days
when every man had to fight for his
very existence. While he has always
been in the limelight in this section
ne has seldom been in the political
shadows. but when he was county
so0missioner years ago, he filled that
office with credit and grace.
In making his race. Mr.. Evans says
hat he will not be guidel hy any force,
clique or clan. but will strive to make
his campaign and his office as clean
as his life has been.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-21
Red dCross Asks
Aid for Flood
Relief Activity

A nationwide appeal to chapters
Of the American Red Cross to raise
$500, 900 for the relief OF thousands
Of sufferers from the floods in the
middle west, south and southwest
has been issued by John Barton
Payne, chairman OF the American
National Red Cross. according to
+. II. Sherwood. chairman OF the
Carter county chapter. President
Harding, in an official statement,
urges generous response and the
Carter county chapter will immedi-
ately take steps to raise 500.
which 1t considers to be Its fair
proportion OF the amount required.
All funds will be administered by
the Red Cross in accordance with
its established principles of relief
In disasters. F.. II. Sherwood said.
Information received by the local
chapter indicates that the most seri.
Gus relief problem centers in Miss
issippi and Louisiana. although
many other states in the midwest
and southwest have suffered tre-
mendous loss. In addition to the
81, 900 homeless people mentioned
in the chairman's appeal, 1t Is
known that at least 10000 more
have been rendered destiaute in
the state Of Louisiana by breaks in
the Mississippi river levees.
Over the entire flooded areas.
the Red Cross has set up emergency
committees and has sent in great
quantities OF supplies which are
being distributed under the direc.
ton OF experienced disaster relief
workers and the local committees.
The Carter county chapter said
+. H. Sherwood. requests the earn.
est assistance of everyone in rails.
ing the funds necessary for this
work.