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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-12-20
CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS

When you eat your Christmas din
ner the thought may come to you that
this is a fairly good country in which
to live-a country for which no apol
ogies are required.
We have much for which to be
thankful on the great day which all
Christian nations celebrate.
We have law and order to a rea.
sonable extent, and are without ser
ious internal troubles.
We have freedom of speech and
press, and the right to worship God
according to our individual lights.
We have prosperity far in excess
of that enjoyed by any other portion
of the world
We have a population Of strong
healthy and highly intelligent people
with a growing generation that will
prove worthy sons and daughters OF
their parents.
We have an educational system that
rs not surpassed anywhere on earth. a
system that produces men and women
who have been taught to think and
act for themselves.
We have all of the modern inyen-
tons and appliances with which n
make life easier, and brighter, and
more attractive
Our wheels of progress are many.
and they grind steadily, and surely.
and to a definite purpose.
What more could a sane people ask
or expect, when the rest of the woric
is IN the throes Of unrest, or racked
with misery, privation and despair?
As you eat, give the brain which
God gave you an opportunity to think.
As you enjoy the blessings Of today
thank God that you are not Of those
persisted in the curse Of yesterday.
The Maker and the Giver Of all
things extends the protecting hand OF
Christian fellowship TO us.
Let M humbly and thankfully ae-
eept that which is preferred m By Him
who made ~.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-12-20
WIS. HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS

There were 164 accidents on the
State Trunk Highways during the
month of October, involving approx
mately 525 people. Nine persons were
killed; AZ seriously injured; 1853 slight
~ injured; and 81 escaped without in
jury.
119 accidents occurred on straight
road; % on curves and corners; on
cross roads; on railroad grade cross
ings; and 8 at miscellaneous other
places.
46.5 per cent of the accidents were
caused by careless or reckless driving.
This shows some Improvement over
previous months. Other accidents
were caused by broken car mechan-
isms, driver falling asleep or being in
toxicated, and in 6 cases a heavy fog
was responsible.
November will mark the close of the
heavy travel of motor vehicles, and the
Commission will get out a report
showing the accidents during the
month of November.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-12-20
DID you EVER STOP TO THINK

That advertising has never had a
fair chance in dairying
That there is no greater field for de-
velopment today than right in the
dairy business.
That thus far we have developed
the dairy COW and have forgotten the
dariyman.
That to put the dairy business for
ward is a process of education. In
this task, the greatest influence should
be used by the Press.
That in some sections of the coun-
try, one of the most pressing needs
Of agriculture is a better market for
the products of the farm. There are
many products which must find outlet
in order to keep the farming industry
IN normal and healthy condition.
That dairying is one Of the great
industries.
That movement should be made TO
extend the sale of milk, butter, and
cheese. None Of these are used to the
extent they should be, considering their
high food value, in relation to cost.
That publicity campaigns with a
view to popularizing daily products
should be put on.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-12-20
EX-GOV. DAVIDSON DEAD


Madison, Wis-James o. Davidson.
governor of Wisconsin from 1906 to
1911, died here Saturday afternoon
after an illness of several months.
Former Governor Davidson was ac-
tive in the public life of Wisconsin for
a number Of years until 1911 when he
retired from the governorship. He
was born IN Norway in February, 1854,
and was educated in TIE common
schools of that country.
AS a youth, he came to Wisconsin
is 1872. He was elected to the assem-
bly, Of the legislature from 1892 to
1895. In 1898 Mr.. Davidson was elect
ed state treasurer and reelected in
1900.
At the next election he was chosen
| lieutenant governor and reelected in
1904. Upon the resignation of Cover
nor R. NJ. LaFollette to become United
States senator, Lieutenant Governor
Davidson became governor, and was
re- elected in 1908 over the opposition
| of the LaFollette faction. During the
| last few years he has been retired.
Lived at Soldiers Grove
When he came to Wisconsin in 1872
Mr.. Davidson located first at Madison,
later at Boscobei, and then at Soldiers
Grove, where he maintained his resi-
dence until the last few years, when
he again returned to Madison
For twenty-three years he engaged
IN the mercantile business. He was
| president of the village of Soldiers
Grove in 1888 and 1899, treasurer in
1892 and 1898 and again in 1897 and
1898. He was elected to the assembly
in 1892 as republican. He was re-
electde in 1894 and again in 1896. He
SERVED fer several years as chairman
o fthe republican committee for the
third congressional district
Since his terms as governor Mr..
Davidson servid two years on the state
board of control, and later entered the
insurance business. For the past two
years he had been in practical retire
ment.
Mrs. Davidson died several years
ago and his youngest daughter, Grace,
died three years ago. Another daugh-
ter, Mabel, is married to District AT
torney Theodore Lewis of Madison.
Blaine Eulogizes Him
Governor Blaine said:
81 have known former Governor Da-
wilson for over quarter of a CEN
tury--he was a neighbor of NINE ]
have heard repeated over and over
again the story of his life, his ceming
as a poor immigrant boy from Nor
way, his apprenticeship as tailor at
Boscobel; his integrity as merchant
at Soldiers Grove and in the last quar-
ter of century his public service.
His life points the way to young
men for opportunities through indus
try. He had long and honorable pub
lie service. regret that he could not
have lived to ripper years to personally
enjoy for longer time the results of
his splendid life"
The flag on the capitol will fly at
half mast from Sunday morning until
after the funeral and the capitol will
be closed Tuesday afternoon, declared
Governor Blaine.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-12-20

-Towner has Remington's portable
typewriter, q useful Christmas gift.
FOR GALE-Purs extracted honey.
Sever Lavold, Ind hCuss nrgth ef C=n-
scr ofzie& D4G
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12

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w Ma McK0wn, 4god . yeAS1s
onedenly Last night ct tn
q the homs of her Sistes,
~ b Wright. 1915 Eighth ave-
~ had been III but I'VE min
Ms. McKDWn, who was for
NJ Z resident IN Rock Island -
had made her home In San
~. Cal, for the past II years
RI retlfued Friday for . brief
u u he inquest conducted by Cor
4 SSsse John F. Mayberry this morn
sssil n me Knox mortuary the COR
Z 1ury returned . verdict that
1lh was caused by .valvular
- disease. Mr.. and Mrs.. Sam
Fl fright, who were the only ones
sI1 Witnessed her sudden death,
| i11111sd. In their testimony they
elf that shortly after supper Mrs.
Iflkht and her sister. Mrs. Nc
Tn we're washing the dishes in
u Kitchen. Suddenly Mrs. Nc
sroen uttered q groan and with
- hand to her left side, fell to
~ door. Mr.. and Mrs. Wright
Affied her into another room and
llaced her on a davenport. She
- within a few minutes. Mr..
Vrieht had called DR.. w. D. Snive-
h. but before his arrival Mrs. Nc
EoWn was dead.
Nrs. Wright said that ip letter
i'm a sister in Chicago reference
vu9made to severe attacks of heart
lj,ease from which Mrs. McKown
ERered.
Born in C0rdova.
Nfs. McKown, who was Miss Ella
Folsom before her marriage, was
boTn In Cordova, ILL.,, May s, 1858.
Whsn she was q child her parents
moved to Rock Island. She attend
a the public schools of this city.
SAs was married to G. H. McKown
b Rock Island Aug. a, 1854. With
hsf husband she moved to San
LAndro, Cal, seventeen years
20 and since the death Of her
husband, she had been living with
daughter Mrs. Melnotte Moll,
IN that city. 9
Mrs. Mckown was well known IN
Rock Island, having spent the
greater part Of her life here. Her
husband. G. n. McKown, was prom
inent in politics in Cock Island be-
fore his departure for California.
surviving are daughter, Mrs
elnotte Moll, San Leandro. CAL;
} Mother, H. D. Folsom, Musca.
tine, Iowa; two sisters. Mrs. s. r
Wright. with whom she had beer
visiting during her stay In Rock Is
hnd. and Mrs. A. H.. McNeal. Chi
cago, and three grandchildren.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12
PREDICT AN ACQUrTTAL.

Marion, ILL.,. Dec. 12.-Frank
Harrington, president of the Illinois
Miners union organization, predict
ed the acQnittal of the five men on
trial for murder in connection with
the Herrin mine riots.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12
!! Y. M. c. A. Notes

A boys secretary club was form
ed last night in the Y. The officers
were elected as follows: President,
EDWARD Turnbaugh; vice president,
narion Dunn; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
Paul Van Hecke.
the club members voted to limit
ne membership in the new club TO
nine. The club was organized to
give any boy tho opportunity of be-
coming familiar with the duties Gf
secretary in a Y. M. C. A. Plans
ssre made for a supper in the Y
AQnday evening at $50 o'clock.
IL club will convene on the first
nd third Mondays. of the month.
a. emblem will be awarded to each
lember as soon as Is hours of
soek is accomplished. Henry L.
~. boys work secretary, will in-
Uuct the members.
me FIVE members Of the junior
MI club who attended the state
"a boys conference In Peoria
81 tell OF the conference at q
sling Of the club tomorrow night
aGl5 o'clock in the Y. Those who
.aed the conference as repre-
asives of the Junior Hi-Y club
~ Carl Vessel. Gardner Thorn
Howard Stephany. Thomas
~ and Charles Clark.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12
SELECT vIGER
FOR Bis EIGHT
DECLAm event
Moline Soene II Last Contest 81
Year, Schosls Begin Work
Upsa Triangle Debate.

Z
Jacob viner. all-tri-city fullback,
has been selected Rock Island high
schools representative In the Big
Eight boys declamat0ry contest to
be held in the Moline high school
Friday evening. Viner's selection
is THE Reprisal."
The Big Eight contest viii close
the boys work in defamation and
the girls contest will be held the
first Of next year. Debate contests
will also be held next spring and
both girls and boys may qualify
for teams.
Work on debate has progressed
rapidly during the past two weeks
when the probable entries for the
tryouts have gathered material on
this years question, Resolved.
That the United States government
should own and operate the coal
mines of the United States. Al
though no class in debate is being
held this year, the Rock Island
high school will again be represent
ed by . strong team.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12

Directors Of the Central Trust
and Savings bank. yesterday after
noon reelected N. s. Heagy presi-
dent.
Other officers were reelected as
follows:
Vice presideut-H. H. Cleave-
land. = NJ ,s..
Vice president-C. j. Larkin.
Vice president-H. w. Tremann.
Cashier and secretary. M.
Casteel.
Assistant secretary-H. B. Sim
mon. So
Assistant cashier-R. E. Swan
son.
Trust officer-E. H. Krell.
The directors Of the bank, in ad-
'dition to the officers are ]. W. Ire
mann, Oscar F. Smith. w. ]. Swee-
ney. DR.. George A. Virgins
George H. Richmond, H. D. Mack
and w. S. Parks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12
Simple Way To
Take OFF Fat

There can be nothing simpler than talk
ing . convenient little tablet four times
each day until your weight is reduced to
normal. That's ADJUST purchase case
Of Marmola Prescription Tablets from
your sirugEist for one dollar. the same
price the world over. Follow directions
no. starvation dieting or tiresome exercis-
ing Eat substantial food--be as. lazy as
you like and keep on getting simmer.
And the best part of Marmola Preecrip-
ton Tablets Is they are harmless That
is your absolute safeguard. Purchase them
from your druggist. or send direct to Mar
mola Co.. 1912 woodward Ave-. Detroit.
Mich ADVERTISEMENT
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12
RRITTON HEADS
TRAINlfEN; WILL
SUCCEED BISHOP

George Britton was elected presi-
delt Of the Brotherhood Of Railroad
neAmen, No. GIT, last night in the
Odd BELLOWS hall. Mr.. Britton will
succeed Harry Bishop as president
Of Tie trainmen's lodge. The other
cficers elected last night are as
follows:
Vice president-Henry Stelk.
Secretary-Isaac Gear.
Tfeasurer-Claude Evans.
Conductor-Arthur Matthews.
Outside guard-Charles Griggs.
The meeting was held in con-
junction with the ladies' auxiliary,
No. 266. Brotherhood Of Railroad
Trainmen.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12

MI Pster Aoltsea. assd 81.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12
ATHLETIC OFFICIALS
FORM ORGANIZATION

An organization which will be
known as the Athletic officials as
sociation will be formed by the
sports officials of the tri-cities at a
meeting tonight in the Rock Is
land Y. M. C. A. The organizers Of
the association will provide classes
for all sporting officials in Rock
Island, Moline and Davenport TO
study the rules thoroughly Of each
sport in which they are to officiate.
Another reason for the organiza-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12

Christmas Savings club now
open. Rock Island Savings Bank.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-06-09
PLENTYWOOD
TAKES ANOTHER
FROM SCOBEY
Plentywood Wins Exciting
Game from Scobey By
Score Of s to 7.

Last Sunday witnessed one of the
most exciting games of ball this sea-
son in which the Plentywood team
has participated when the local team
clashed with the scobey ball tossers,
who had undergone considerable
change since their defeat by Plenty
wood two weeks preceding. The
score of 8 to indicates a close game,
but does not begin to tell all the
thrills and tense moments that were
present throughout the game.
The PleatyWood boys got off with
good start, annexing four runs in
the first two innings, but Scobey
would not be denied and tied the score
in the third and fourth innings and
went two better. Plentywood came
back with one in the fifth, thus max
ing Scobey one score ahead. In the
sixth the fireworks again started for
Plentywood, when Sunderland, first
man up went out, Kringen hit a
safe bingle, Gulliekson followed suit
with another safe hit and Helgeson
reached first on an error filling the
bases. Then with Scobey holding
their breath and the Pientywood fans
gestulating fercely Grubbs stepped
up to the plate and whanged the old
horsehide for a tWo-bagger, scoring
three runs and putting the game away
on ice. No more scores were made
by the Plentywood team, but scobey
came back in the ninth in valiant
effort to overcome the Plentywood
lead but only succeeded in getting
one run across, which left them one
short of d tie and relieved the Plen-
tywood fans of great suspense ano
at the same time filled the Scobeyites
with great remorse.
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-06-09
MANY FARMERS
TAKING STATE
HAIL INSURANCE
TIME FOR INSURANCE
ENDS AUGUST 18TH

County Assessor Ole Aspelund re-
ports that farmers are taking more
State Hail Insurance this year than
ever before. He reports that last
year at this time 400 acres were in
sured and that this year there is al
ready 5000 acres insured.
This indicates that state hail in
surance is becoming more and more
popular as the farmers prove its
worth by use, and it is expected that
many thousand acres will be insured
before the time for applying for
state hail insurance expires August
18th. Mr.. Aspelund says that many
people have the idea that the time
for applying for state hail insurance
expires June 18th, which he says is
a mistake but that the time expires
August 18th. Mr.. Aspelund has a
special clerk at work attending to the
applications for state hail insurance,
which are now coming III very rapid
ly.
The Ladies of the Degree of Honor
Lodge will give dance and supper
at Hairs barn on the farm, one mile
north of Plentywood, Saturday, June
oath. Everybody invited to attend.
Mrs. Louis Nelson and children left
for an extended visit with relatives
on the Pacific Coast the first of the
week.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-06-09
CRENORA CLEANS UP
ON FAST DOOLEY TEAM

It was a sad day for DooIey and
iovous one for Grenora last Sunday
when the two baseball teams Of those
towns met in combat royal. There is
only one excuse offered by Dooley and
that was the dance the night before
had left them with that tired feeling,
which means defeat in a ball game. /,
The Dooley boys put up a good
game but the Grenora team sCead1ly
annexed a score here and there the
game finally ending with the tafiy
standing Grenora 8, Dooley o..
The Dooley players claim they mao
dust in their eyes that day and are
only waiting for vengeance, Whlie
Grenora feels that the game was as a.
# should be and that they can duph-
cate it most any old time.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-06-09
PLENTYWOOD TO
PLAY POPLAR

Next Sunday will witness one of
the hardest fought games in which
the Plentywood team has played yet
so far this season, when they meet
the fast Poplar team at the Herald
Park in this city.
The Poplar team is coming to Plen-
tywood full Of confidence Of getting
the local boys scalps as they have
been playing a snappy and fast game.
Last Sunday Poplar won from Wolf
Point and they are thirsty for more
blood. No doubt they will come well
supported with boosters.
The local ball tossers have been out
practicing since their victory over
Scobey and are new rounding out in
to first class shape and have all the
attributes of winning team.
The home team has been handicap
ped by changing positions to get the
right player in the position best
adapted to himself and through the
absence Of one or two players, but
Manager Gullickson believes that he
has the Legion team of this city now
in fighting trim and that they will
meet all comers and give them the
battle of their life.
The Plentywood team is deserving
of the support of this city and sur
rounding territory. The boys have
gotten together and practiced and
worked hard and with practically no
outside help have formulated a team
which would be an honor to any city.
The least we can do is to get out
and show our appreciation for the
boys efforts by getting out and sup
porting them at their games. Remem-
ber Poplar next Sunday at the Herald
Ball Park. Let's all go.
pnnIor 1novt Srndan at the Herald
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-06-09
BOARD OF COUN-
TY COMMISSIONERS
MEET MONDAY
Sign Printing Y. f-Donate S24ot
to Hospital-Let noa~ ""rts
and Pass Current Claims.

The Board of County Cemmission-
ers met in regular monthly session
Monday, June 9Th. Chairman Tyler
and Commissioner Matkins and 1bsen
being present.
Routine matters were first taken
up and a grist of claims allowed them,
a large one to T.. G. Zeidler for bridge
iron. and donation in the sum of
$1,000 for the hospital was passed
and the printing contract with Joe
Dolin was signed. There were num-
ber of parties before the board on
road matters and several contracts
were let. The Board recessed We'd
nesdav noon to Wednesday, June 18th,
when they will meet in special ses-
sion.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-06-09
DANES CELEBRATE In
IN DACMAR COUNTRY

Monday, June 9TH, was big DAY
in the Dagmar country, when the
Danes of that prosperous community
gathered together to celebrate the
Danish Constitutional day which falls
on that date.
Speaking and other festivities took
nIace in the afternoon and evening, +.
F. Madsen and Hans Dixon being the
orators of the day.
In the evening large dance was
given and refreshments served at
midnight. /,
A big time was had by all par
ticipants and everyone returned co
their homes feeling the day well
spent.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-06-09
OUTLOOK WINS
FROM WHITEHALL

Outlook won a rather one-sided
game from Whitehall last Sunday by
a score of 27 to 7. The Whitehall
team put on a good exhibition, but
they were completely outclassed by
their neighbors on the 500. Inc
Whiteail team is not discouraged
however as their motto is eff at first
YOU don't succeeded, try, try again.
The Outlook organization Of players
is coming along fast and will give
any first class team a hard battle
Bureau and johnson were the battery
for Whitehall while Thompson and
Garrick performed for Outlook.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1922-06-09
Sheridan Go. Mem. Hospital
Gets HQnd-Out From County

The Sheridan County Memorial
Hospital, the pet pre- iect of DR..
Sells and DR.. Storkam, who are
ow pulling down fabulous sums
from Sheridan county on one ex-
euse or anothec, pullea the coun-
tvs leg for the sum cf S24OO last
Wednesday, on contract for
rooms in the hospital to be fur
njshed TO county charges when
necessary, nay, ,t,!e in advance.
and warrants were 1rawn as ful-
lows: four waf.lnts were drawn
tor $500 and ore was drawn for
$40O.
COUNTY SAVES $500
In a way t can be said that
up to date the taxpayets have
saved $2A00 Of this hospital holt.-
up-for the tirs11 proposition which
one hospital boosters presented to
the board oil county commission
ers was for a shake down for the
sum of $4,000, but the proposition
was presented on the day when
SO many taxpayers were IN town
and the county commissioners
turned it down, but with ~he ea-
pected te1acitv. returned again
when there were no taxpayers
present, and the county commits
sioners with their usual generosl-
ty with the taxpayers money
when any of the town gang Is
concerned, came across with a
L. laI
bullied Jens Ibsen for a while,
telling him that the only reason
that he was opposing this giving
away of the peoples money was
that he (Ibsen) would be criti-
cized by the Producers News,
that he knew he wanted to give
this money to the hospital, but
that he didn't have the nerve,
whereupon Ibsen as usual fell
when this argument was present
ed, this being the stock argument
used by those who make prac-
tice of shaking down the county,
and just to show that he does
not give hoot for what the Pro-
ducers News says, nor what the
taxpayers think about such things,
he voted to give the doctors this
sum of the taxpayers money to
finish their hospital, and voted
this way in spite of the fact thar
they had been advised by the
county attorney that such dona-
ton even under the camoufiage of
rent for rooms in advance was il
legal, as the law requires that
the county can only pay for ser
vices rendered.
Commissioner Matkins and his
puppets are now spending the
E taxpayers money with the san
= froid of a gan of drunken sailors,
Z and every meeting they are get
Z ting worse, manifesting an abso-
+ lutte mania for spending, and an
entire abandonment of any sense
3 or reason, if they ever had any.
: APPEAL WILL BE TAKEN
It is reported that action to-
wards an appeal will probably be
taken to the district court in this
matter and the legality of the do
nation tested out there.
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