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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-09

rails. Steel and iron products are
n special demand.
Detroit, Mich, May 9.-Traffic
Representatives of railroads serving
Michigan industrial centers report
continued activity in shipments of
automobiles, furnace and other
manufactured products from near
ly every point Road building ma
terials, cement, gravel and sand
are moving in large volume. The
movement of potatoes is running
slightly behind last years ship
ments.
Ottawa, May 9.-There has been
a notable improvement in business
conditions throughout Canada.
Many authorities think this has
gone beyond the seasonal flip Civ
en- each year by the renewal of
outdoor work. Excellent weather
has prevailed and the farmers are
in a more optimistic mood. Firms
dealing in drygoods, millinery and
groceries all report activity
All large retail stores have Jared
very we'll during the year because
some goods have been almost
thrown at them by manufacturers
and wholesalers and they have
reaped profits on many lines which
have compensated for the write-offs
on other stocks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-09
FIRE DESTROYS
WISHERD BOAT;
LOSS 100000
Excursion steamer Named After
Iu.Fated Graft Doomed; ut
Havana Yards.

The Majestic, a Wisherd line ex-
cursion steamer, which made trips
ON the upper Mississippi in the last
three years, was totally destroyed
by FIRE Sunday morning at River
side park, just below Havana, Ill.
on the Illinois river. Loss of $780,
900 was incurred and so fierce was
the fire that nothing was salvaged.
Only the steel hull remains.
Explosion in a cook stove is
theught to have started the blaze.
A member of the crew entered the
cook house about 1880 O'Clock in
the morning and the cabin was in
flames. He gave the alarm but the
boat crew was unable to check the
fire. Members OF the crew claim
they heard a noise like an explosion
just before the alarm was sounded.
They claimed that little fire re-
manned In the stove after the break
fast.
The Majestic was locked in
Peoria all winter. 1t went down
April % to Riverside park to be
overhauled, painted and repaired
for the summer season The paint
ing was scheduled TO start yes
terday.
The Majestic was built in 1906
and first used as a tow-boat on the
Ohio and Mississippi river traffic.
Later it went into the packet serv-
ice of the Lee line on the lower
river and in 1914 was bought by
the Wisherd company and fitted for
the excursion trade in which serv-
ice 1T had since been employed.
The Majestic was 260 feet long,
had beam of As feet, weighed
700 tons, had five decks, with a ca
pacity OF $500 passengers.
Rivermen recalled the fate which
seems to have followed the name
Majestic" in the Wisherd offices.
It was the handsome steamer Ma
jestic of the Wisherd line which
went down off the intake crib near
st Louis a few years ago, total
loss and only by chance avoided a
toll of human lives. Last summer
musicians aboard the Majestic
which burned Sunday were victims
of river tragedy near Burlingto
in which three members were
drowned.
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ers in that section the first ready
money they have had for two years.
WOOL.
San Francisco, Calf, May g.
Wool prices are advancing. Large
sales made recently have account
ed for much of the surplus old
stocks held by growers in the west
and demand for the new clips is
strong, with competition keen
among the buyers.
Bradford, Eng, May 9.-Reports
from South Africa indicate that the
estimates of the clip of mohair this
season have been too high and there
is possibility of a shortage here for
the manufacture of palm beach
cloth and tropicals.
FLOUR
New York. May 9.-Heayy buyers
of -four have practically withdrawn
from the market temporarily,
awaiting developments in the
wheat market.
DAIRY PRODUCTS.
Seattle. Wash, May 9.-There is
a brisk wholesale trade here in but
ter and eggs Prices of the former
are firm because of foreign de-
mand and the egg storage season
is now on.
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ASK MACNIDER
TO ROCK ISLAND

Hanford MacNider, national CON-
mander of the American Legion
has been invited to speak at the
Mississippi Exposition and
Pageant of Progress at Douglas
park. July 4, All Veterans dav.r
and favorable reply is hoped for.
On that holiday. which viii be
the closing day of the exposition.
il is proposed to have representa-
tives of all veterans associations
present for a tribute to the flag
An appropriate musical program
will be one of the attractions and
the evening will close with an ex-
hibition of fireworks
Arthur Davis, head of the amuse-
ment company staging the exposi-
ton, will spend the next two davs
in Chicago completing arrange
ments with the architect who will
design and construct the booths.
pergola way and entrance arch
Merchants and manufacturers OF
the tri-cities are reserving space
for their exhibits.
Mr.. Davis has reported a num-
Der of contracts completed for dec
Grating the grounds and city. for
construction of the fence around
the 11-acre tract in the rear of
Douglas park. which will convert
the grounds into one big area Of
% acres. It will require all this
space to accommodate the various
of the big exposition.
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PITTSBURGH.

Pittsburgh, Pa, May Steel
production is being maintained re-
CARELESS of the coal strike and the
outputs OF other manufactured lines
are showing increases. There are
few changes TO be noted from day
to day in the miners strike. but
operators are now reporting mod
crate increases in production in
the districts least affected by the
walkout
The tendency of iron and steel
prices is toward higher levels. and
if it had not been for the strike
production would be headed in the
same direction A steady stream
of coal is flowing into this district
from West Virginia, special ar
rangements having been made with
the railroads for the movement, but
in many instances reserves are be-
ing drawn upon TO maintain pro-
duction operation For the first
time in history coal is moving
northward On the Ohio river. Mil
lions of tons have been shipped
southwark. but never before have
the opposite direction.
Retail trade conditions are i'm
proving and with the betterment
collections are becoming easier.
Plumbing supplies and all building
materials are in excellent demand.
ST. PAUL.
ST. Paul, Mimi, May 9-Hun-
dreds of new settlers have come
into the northwest in the last few
weeks This indicates plainly the
steady improvement in economic
conditions in this district. Mime
sofa farms were secured by so new
families in April, the majority of
them coming from the middle west
ern states. Railroads report that
the inquiries they have received
forecast a great influx of home
seekers in the next few months.
The crop situation continues
promising. The seeding of grains
is close TO completion, soil condi-
lions are excellent and fields are
sprouting in many sections. The
average acreage has been sown,
but seed has been cheaper and
labor less expensive than in recent
years and a profitable harvest is
expected.
Greatly stimulated building &C,
tivity has relieved the employment
situation, especially if the larger
centers. In this city alone the one
thousand new building enterprises
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senting difficulties to automobile
manufacturers here. They would
like to see stabilized prices but
present markets factors seem OPP
posed to that state at present.
Syracuse, y. Y, May 9.-The
Franklin automobile factory is
rushing production and recently ex-
ceeded all records for one days Ce-
nveries when 403 were turned over
to customers.
COAL.
New York, n. Y, May 9.-There
is an extremely poor demand for
coal here. Prices have increased
on all kinds of coal but demand has
not kept pace.
Seattle, Wash, May 9. - The
Washington hay market is cleaned
out of the 1921 crop. Farmers are
anticipating a better season this
year than last which was unprofit-
able.
COTTON.
Boston, Mass, May 9.-The sud
den jump in the price of raw cot
ton has quickened the inquiry for
cotton cloth in New England mar
kets. The print cloth business is
extremely active and prices are
back to the highest level since the
ralyl at the first of the year.
FURNITURE.
Grand Rapids, Mich, May g.
receiving So to 65 cents an hour
Skilled furniture workers now are
here with extras. Several furniture
plants are busily engaged in max
ing radio cabinets.
IRON AND STEEL.
Pittsburgh, Pa, May 9.-Prices
on iron enameled ware are expect
ed to advance, owing to the upward
in pig iron. Pig iron
moved from SIS to 500 There is
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now talk of the market reaching
s27.
Sharon, Pa, May 9.-The Sharon
Steel Hoop company will start its
finishing mills this week, after a
shutdown on account of fuel short
age.
CANNED GOODS
Portland, Me-. May g - Maine
Gamers are planning a new can for
corn ee The cob this season This
container will be Z inches tall,
holding four full ears of corn and
will replace the 5115 inch tins which
held or ears.
COCOA BEANS.
New York, May 9.-There have
been some moderate orders for CO.
Goa beans recently from the candy
and confectionery trade but .senti-
ment is in favor of lower prices be-
cause of increased arrivals.
TOBACCO.
New Orleans. La, May 9. = A
cargo of 5000 900 pounds of tobac-
co for the French government is
now being loaded here. A similar
cargo will be shipped from Balti-
more.
SHOES.
Brockton, Mass, May 9.-Shoe
manufac turers and union workers
have moved to have the wage con-
troversy taken up again by the
state board of arbitration. It is
predicted that each side will accept
the wage cut of 10 per cent which
was decided on by the board nearly
two months ago. The manufacturers
originally proposed a cut of 20 per
cent.
FRUIT.
San Antonio, May 9.-Strawber-
ries are moving out of east Texas
by trafnloads and the payments for
these shipments are bringing farm
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NEW YORK.

New York, May 9.-Export bust
ness through this port is brighten
ing perceptibly and this is having
an improving effect on many COM
modify lines. Heavy stocks of tex
tiles have been reduced and con-
sumption is now believed to have
come within reaching distance of
production. AS result for cotton
cloths, silks and woolens are
stronger, sales are larger and prices
are higher The price advances,
however, have not kept pace with
the advances in raw cotton, silk
and wool.
Retail trade has responded
strongly to the more seasonable
weather this week, bat the volume
of spring clothing disposed of has
been far under normal Anuclpa-
ton of future requirements, how
ever, is now more of factor IN
most of the wholesale markets
Builders are scrambling for brick
which are scant in supply and all
building materials are firm. Train
ed workers in the building trades
are in demand and many are COM
manding bonuses. Carpet and floor
covering manufacturers are ex-
tremely busy and hardware mer-
chants are moving goods in increa5-
ing quantities. The general out
look in the hide. leather and shoe
markets is Frightening and foreign
demand is making itself felt.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-09

Harry NJ McCaskrin will be prin-
cipal speaker at the monthly meet
ing of the Moline branch of the n.
A. A. C. P. this evening in the Sec
ond Baptist church, Rock Island.
The program begins at o'clock
and members of the organization
will appear in songs and recita-
tons l. W. Bess, branch president,
will preside.
Street begging is greatly on the
increase in London
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-09
Business Topics

st. Louis, Mo, May 9.-Satisfac-
tory business is reported by manu-
facturers and jobbers in shoes,
clothing, wooden ware, groceries.
candy, automobiles, hardware, fur
niture, lumber and building mate
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Commodity News
HATS.

HATS.
Philadelphia, Pa, May 9.-The
straw hat season opened officially
here without any exciting develop
ments. Buying was not brisk.
AUTOMOBILES.
Detroit, May 9.-The increased
prices for steel products are pre-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-09

gave employment to more than
5000 men in April
Twin-cities jobbers and whole
salers report continued improve
ment in sales, although the bulk
of shipments are to supply current
needs. Mail orders have commenc-
ed to increase and retail trade is
better due to more seasonabte
weather. The improved general
conditions are reflected in increas-
ed bank deposits, the largest in
creases being reported by banks
doing a large country business
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The Argus Business Review
In PRESSl
OBJ CONSOLIDATED PRESS.)

Trrapbie dispatches important centers giving
Business Importance 10 Pre-
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FRUIT.

San Antonio, May 9.-Strawber-
ries are moving out of east Texas
by trafnloads and the payments for
these shipments are bringing farm
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27

WANTED--Will buy for cash good
light roadster: Essex, Dodge, Over
land, Chevrolet or any other good
light weight car. Dulmage Se Dun
bar. Central Avenue and Madison.
dn
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27
Auction
Saturday, May II
27 South Fifth Ave.
1:30 o. m.

A Jeffries roadster, cylinder. 1918
model, equipped with good rubber;
owner says sell. Car is at 27 South
Fifth Ave. After 1 pm, Friday you
can see the car We will sell to the
highest bidder l oak dining table,
81 inch top; also one small round
dining table and chairs; sideboard.
We have a number of dressers and
beds, cots oil stoves, rocking chairs;
l good office desk, flat top: Ii
brary tab es saddles. 1 good porch
wicker set: some good fans, rugs;
also fireless cookers. We only ask
you to come and see. We have a new
lot of merchandise, bathing suits,
aprons, dresses, shoes, refrigerators,
ice box. baby beds. carpenter tools:
all kinds of sewing machines; an 8
foot counter; dishes, tubs and IRON
ing boards; nice new water cool
ers. We have many things not listed.
Send US anvaIing you want to sell.
We are having big crowds and we
have the buyers. We will sell your
goods on commission or we buy for
cash. Phone 47T9. We will sell a 16
inch Ohs er riding plow, new. Sales
called at your own home. Phone 4779
for free estimates as to what your
goods wi bring at auction. The Ia
dies of tt new Rebekah lodge will
serve soda water and ice cream. Ev-
erybody welcome. Come and meet
your friends. j. B. GUESS, the Auc-
tioneer, the man that gets you more
money. Phone 4779. dn
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27
CAPT. LAT|MER IN
3
LEGISLATIVE RACE

PEORIA, May 25.-While the sea-
son for throwing the proverbial SOM
brero into the circle is still open
capt F. w. Latimer, a well-known
rancher and farm bureau leader, has
reluctantly surrendered his old
Spanish American war hat to his
friends for that purpose.
Captain Latimer. only after ear
nest opportunities of a committee
representing local Republicans, has
allowed his name to be used as a
candidate. for the nomination to the
lower branch of the state legislature
from the newly legislative
district comprised of this place,
Glendale, Marinette and Wickenburg.
Mr. Latimer has during the past
year displayed excellent qualities of
leadership in the Farm Bureau and
all its various commodity organi-
cation activities. He is at this time
in full charge of a county wide
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27
Local Produce

Many inquiries have been made
outside the state regarding the car
lot shipments of new potatoes and
apricots which will begin soon. The
late paintings of potatoes in the Salt
River valley this season have done
Very well, producing a fine crop. The
early paintings have generally turned
out a failure
The valley will be a heavy pro-
ducer of deci6 uous fruits this sea-
son. Apricots will be running heavy
by next Monday
Following is the local produce mar
Set:
Cherries dropped from s to cents
a pound, wholesale, on the local
market yesterday. Onions also
dropped slightly.
A large shipment OF beans. toma-
toes, summer squash and green peas
arrived yesterday.
A shipment of California lettuce,
from near Los Angeles, was received
yesterday Local lettuce will last
only a few more days unless new
patches are developed. During the
summer California lettuce will supply
the local market.
z Carload shipments of bananas from
South America will soon cease, due
to warm weather. After about June
10 there will be only small shipments
received here
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27
AUCTION
Jerry Doyle's
Auction Yard
e-AUcTIoNs
BIRD AVE. and JEFFERSON ST.
SATURDAY, MAY 81

BIRD AVE. and JEFFERSON ST.
SATURDAY, MAY q
SALE STARTS AT 1870 SHARP.
NO GOODS LISTED FOR AUC-
TION AFTER SALE STARTS.
A NICE LINE OF FURNITURE.
BIG LINE OF FARM TOOLS,
PL OW S, CULTIVATORS. HAIR
ROWS, WAGONS, BUGGIES, HAIR
NESS.
ONE FIVE PASSENGER REQ
TOURING CAR IN PERFECT ME-
CHANICAL CONDITION.
LIVESTOCK CONSISTING OF
COWS. HORSES, MULES, ONE
SOW AND PIGS: CHICKENS - 500
HENS, FRIERS and BABY CHICKS.
MANY OTHER ARTICLES NOT
MENTIONED.
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANYTHING
YOU CARE TO SELL. LIST IT
EARLY, AS WE WILL NOT LIST
LIVESTOCK AFTER THE SALE
STARTS. SEE
JERRY DOYLE
Third Ave. and Jefferson st.
Phone 1892. Write p. o. Box S24.
Din
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27
FINE PROGRESS IS
SHOWN BY GLENDALE
BOY SCOUT TROOPS

GLENDALE, May 26.-Each week
sees the work of the two troops OF
Bov Scouts in Glendale improving
The boys are very much interested
in their work and at every oppor-
tunity they attend to matters that
will promote progress. In the re-
cent efficiency tests held, the Glen
dale troops have made a splendid
average and all this speaks well fol
the boys as well as for the scout
masters. During the flag contest
that was decided last night, Troop
No. . under the leadership of Rev.
c. W. Tabor, won the silk flag given
for the most popular troop.
Party Held For Young Folks
The home of Mrs. c. c. Brooks
was the scene of a delightful lawn
party held for the youngsters that
are members of the Mite Box clubs
of the Methodist church. A large
number of the children were present
and after many interesting games
were played, delightful refreshments
were served.
Lecture Enjoyed
The lecture delivered on law en-
fercement last evening at the gram
mar school auditorium by DIR. Ira
Landrith was very much enjoyed by
all those who attended. DIR. Land
rith was greeted by a large number
of interested listeners, who were
very much in accord with his re-
marks. DIR. Landrith asked that
more attention be given to voting and
when the time came to go to the
polls and vote for the best interests
of all.
Leave for Home
Mrs. Baker, Miss Arnold and Miss
Blackman left last evening over the
Santa Fe for their homes where they
will spend the intervening summer
months. Miss Arnold will be a June
bride it is understood from her many
friends.
Baseball
Once more interest is being re-
yived in the Glendale Greys and ac-
cording to announcement made by
Manager Griffith, the full lineup will
be in the game Sunday when the
Greys cross bats with the Mesa
Jewels in Mesa. This is indeed graft
fying news to the local fans, because
in the last few starts the Greys have
made very poor showing.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27
AuctiOneer

If you have anything to sell. let me
sell it for you. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. S. C. Kleck. the Auctioneer.
1202 F. Fillmore st. Phone 1859 II
PHOENIX AUCTION HOUSE
Sale every Thursday. We want
your goods. Spot cash or on COM
mission. 534 Z. jefferson st. Phone
1880. II
J. b. GUESS, THE AUCTIONEER
The Man That Gets You More Money
PHONE 477q
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27

membership drive for membership in
all the farm bureau commodity or
CARNATIONS. He is very popular at
this place and has always been
named chairman of all committees
that have been named from this
place to different parts of the state
and to Phoenix in behalf of good
roads and paved highways. Many
members of other political parties
have promised him their support at
mated.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27
PHONE 4672

3-ROOM house on rear of lot. city
water, light and gas. Price s1050;
$3.50 cash. balance $40 a month. 1887
E. Adams ST dp
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27
B-FoR SALE-ciTY PROPERTY
North Chelsea
Ashland Place

BUILD NOW = OWN YOUR
HOME = MONEY IS EASY.
All that is necessary for you to
do to become a home owner is
for you to pay cash for the lot,
and we will build a house to
suit you, and you can pay the
balance in monthly INSTALL
ments-All city improvements
are being installed, and when
you buy lot in the above ad-
ditions the price includes ce-
ment walks, gas, electric lights,
city water and sewers-Indica-
tions are that you will never
build for less money than at
present-If You are not ready
to build. buy one of these lots
upon the installment plan for
the future-There are no bet
locations in Phoenix.
HOME BUILDERS
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27

ASK BROOKS, 5 West Adams ST,
about that Lot he has for SALE Ideal
location DIR
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27
OAKLAND
Capital Wanted

Fine corner property suitable for
an Apartment House, Physician and
Surgeons Bldg. and a good Drug
Store Corner sos N. 1st st. dr.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS DANDY
NEW SHOPF BRICK BUNGALOW.
Four rooms. bath and screen room,
all built in features, hardwood floors
in front rooms: located northeast. one
block to pavement and Brill car. You
can own it fer $500; only $500 cash
needed Let us show you today
H. C. THOMAS INVESTMENT CO.,
20 WEST ADAMS ST.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27
Must Sell

Make an offer. Modern five-room
brick, near street car barns on East
Washington street. Can accept any
reasonable offer. See this if you
want a home. See it if you are a
sReculator. 1t will pay you. See
FRED A. DIBBLE
II N First Ave. Phone 5000 dn
Arizona republican., 1922-05-27
Bargain Hunters

OAKLAND TOURING CAR. $3.50.
This car runs we'll and is a real bar
gain at this price. Car was brought
TO Phoenix by someone who had no
authority to bring 1t here and We
have been ordered to sell it at the
above sacrifice price: 500 cash and
easy monthly payments will buy this
car.
BUICK Light a. Exceptionally
good condition. Here's a car that
carries with it the strongest recon-
| mendation We could possibly give
used car. 1t has had good care and
is in fine shape. $40 cash. balance
monthly.
TWO TON TRAILER. This is a
Troy ton wheel trailer: has been
reinforced and its capacity is at least
3 ton. Is in good shape and can be
bought for $3.50. Easy terms to the
right party.
HUDSON LATE MODEL PAS
SENGER, 1915. Looks like new.
practically new cord tires. excellent
top. mechanical condition guaran-
teed. This car is a real bargain; can
be bought on exceptionally easy
terms: $3.50 cash, balance easy
monthly payments.
1922 CLEVELAND TOURING
driven only short distance; new
spare tire: car was delivered in Feb
ruary, sells for over $500 new: can
be bought for s34o cash: balance
very small monthly payments.
ESSEX TOURING. LATE MODEL.
Looks like new, good tires. special
top, gypsy curtains. plate glass on
sides, seat covers. The car has been
thoroughly gone over in our shop
and carries with 1t our used car
guarantee; $500 cash, balance very
easy terms.
NASH TOURING. Late Model,
good running condition: has all nee
essary equipment. Including seat
covers. shock absorbers, bumpers,
spotlight, windwings. etc. This car
can be bought for $3.50 cash. balance
extended over period of one year to
right party. Will accept small car
in trade or will trade for cotton or
anything else Of value.
MFARLAN LATE SPORT MODEL
Very good condition. Here's a car
that the price and very easy terms
we can make will surprise you.
Anyone wanting sporty, good look
ing, high speed powerful car will do
well to look at this one.
Then we have an OVERLAND at
s425; HUDSON at 1850: PACKARD
at $500: KISSEL at $3.50: REQ at
$3.50; and a CHEVROLET at s175.
DULMAGE & DUNBAR
Central Ave. and Madison
Phone 400S 1t