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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01
The Daily Short Story

you can say, you stupid old shoe
maker? II l have eyes, let me tell
you, I'm not using them looking at
you. Get out" Thereto was en-
tirely disconnected.
Her triumph was complete. Ev-
eryone crowded around her to con-
graduate her. The morning news
papers gave the play a quarter of a
column. Miss Williams played the
part of the witty young Spanish
girl with just the right degree OF
sincerity. So charming and beau
tiful was she that she well deserv-
ed the homage of her two hand
some lovers" E
And Thereto, though she was to-
tally unaware of the fact, had COM
pletely lost his heart. Thereto was
Jack Lathrop, one of the very first
of the F. F. RS, who had come
back to Rockton after college, IS
had all the other Lathrops, to car
ry on all the family traditions.
Aside from his family and social
position, he was a splendid chap,
physically attractive and mentally
alert, quite the most eligible yong
bachelor in town.
Hitherto he had escaped the eff
forts of plotting mothers and
| scheming young f1appers, entirely
iunscathed. But this girl-Faith-
Was an entirely new kind of girl.
She accepted his attentions gra-
cidusly, quietly; she was penect-
ly natural with him, reserved and
quiet, never flashing into the vivid
Maholita Of play days. She tSlked
Of things prom" girls and flappers
never touch upon-books. philoso-
ply, music-with certain dir of
ease and authority. And yet she
was ju&t as enjoyable a compan-
ion, always ready for what Fas at
hand. she beat him at golf play
ed him stiff game of tennk, and,
best of all, broiled steak over a
campfire th perfection.
1t. was NEARLY year later that
they were picnicking in the snow
As she looked up from the camp
fire, tiny ecowl. on her brehead
because the Soffee refused to boil
she caught an expression in his
eyes that she should hsve seen
months beforel Her glance soften.
ed. soft color fuffused her cheeks
AS she started Suddenly, sic tipped
the coffee pot in an instant Jach
had righted it. |and was standing
beside her. looking down It her,
Faith, you mast know, dear.
can't wait any lo1,ger."
Her eyes met Is FRANKLY. BE
fore, Jack. you have allied mt
Manolita. I do aow-kar. Yor
know" and her YES flashed for &
moment in the d ! Manplita way
ii"By Their word9lYe SIall Know
/ Them" (H
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

President Clark, Grifith of the Washington
American league club says Judge Lands in
eulted the ball players Of the country when he
Jailed them bootleggers. Most Of the players
NFohably feel that they have been highly COM
plimentod by the Judge.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

Eufopes ses arg IApu.s re-
gaming th Rmaf s.lens.a' ou'
me - ,...rs.. s.s.e,,ts,.,
! ICY hnsin.:. ~ n.rns.c-
80. e.tsr. :. ali - 49,
:sln1 0iac-s r. s.a 80 49, . .,,a
.s.n c0I.. ~ mi. .s.scr
Ssu 3. var n m.nv ~enn;ne
oanco nave h..n r,sced IN
ass.eI % ~ ths irrcv.r,.hs6 M
Me- w .n. - nnrope that Americsns
Ssrs ,.srsed to h. fastidious A
r.,..,r~ ~ to haya excentional
mar;t Ssfpre they viii shov any
intar..t n It. At the same ume.
snch . tremendous hood Of fake
paintinxs and other art objects
has been let loose in Europe that
thew hare learned to be cautious.
Th.v - extremelv loath tn Inv
49,. ~ enods has Nan vn.ran.
taaS Nv 4 iury Of ernerts
Thns the renorts Recently circu-
,.t.d shout paris that Am.ricsne
zee huvinr fake RoticelIis nv the
dcrsr r characferixed m absurd
~ Nsv York ar daslsr
" ..S. ts;s vsr. 49, ~ d.,,.a
..,,. arm would nv. hs.-d - II
and not one such instance has been
broneht to our attention. Nd
freshIy painted Boticellis are he-
inc sold anywhere The annear-
snc. Il age cannot he conied and
f.kes If such ! descr,nf;nn could
=. rdlv he palmed IN on the .hesr-
est novice. Until recentlv many
comics and fakes have been offered
hera as genuine old masters hut
thew we're nearly all ancient comics
or old pictures wrongly attributed
n famous nainters Most ~ them
w.r. Uttered in pood faith There
Was NO market for them here
Corots have been faxed nv the hun-
dred but purchasers are yerv rare
in This country TODAY for art works
of dubious value"
This is partly because Americans
know more about art than thew
0Se0 10, a0Q CnefoIOIe no LONGER
relv upon their own Judgment
Even our newly rich have heard so
much about their own spnnosad
vuIIihi,itv that, thev viii MT NAV. :.
nnrchasa withou+ h.;r, ..srrad hv
Tho hest nossihie sviSencs tbst .
n;ctnra is ssnm;na Tha NOW mil
i;oroire c,ess ~ E,-one nv ~.
n,har h.nd !. ~ sn ;.,S;,. -
oonf;danca ana - 10 fror,, thu a.
mast;c so,rca +h.t the rn-nna.r
IS"ia., ~ go -. ~ - eupeeD
uoe.o-o ~ iane ou;ee.e VI 81. aie
ho~ leapins lneil oest plontS.
pul lne .ue WAL .nlo WAC espe'
claiy nolSeao,e: Evelyoooy VINO
rsu oan ~. i Ua .mo uu. at " ;;
a o"t n a.' iaseiy "ent u
lol a.. Do. as eeOn Do sne eouhlc,
was over, many VINO aao spen
:. nen non y; 90 100. % .uey mau.
~ were anAious u Iedil1e on VIVA
tney oelieVeo 10 De tneir art treas
ures. Iney sent tnem over 70 tniS
country; lion eApel1 e.sm,natlo. 40.
sacf 1o.eI LII, usuay 'a.nea uu'
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

4 COMMUNICATION from the Cqmmittes

A COMMUNICATION from the Cemmitfee
fpr tbs Relocation ct Hedding College bess
sseh recipient not to talk against It but to
s.talk fayurably for It.. In other words ono u
urged to talk favorably in favor OF It.
Al, LII MOO, YOU FILL OUR HEART VIE
Il GREAT JOY!
Dear Mac: This. Il too much to in1ict upon
ron Il ono time, isn't 1t? But DID want to
ask yuu Il you saw mo at the parade yester
day. 1 Wae there. And now that you have SO
en- ms. what do you think Of me! You n
eedn't stare ut the peculiar way divide my v
ords. / know its all right because the oths
night the revered parent sheet did it that "
~. It said Mi ss and In another place It had
deecriptio n, and even went 70 far - to divi
de -backs'' b acks, and all In the same p
ragraph.
We'll, an going over to the electric light
plant now. Don't you love TO see wheels
90 round! My head always turns toward = y
heel in motion. It 10 the attraction Of like TO
like. light plant is not living thing
like an egg-plant-but ID what is defined in w
ebstof's as q trick, q scheme. Therefore Hg
hit plant is plant Tor seheane) to get your
money. This is accomplished painlsssly throus
h the medium Of the meter. which also goes T
ound, but does not give one the same pleasure
that one derives from watching. Say. spe
edometer. Anyway, it is wonderful to see
he dynam0s, in the flesh, as 1t were.
Forgive me. Mac, today my brain has all
the characteristics of pin-wheel In action.
Some More Little PieasaAtries'.
Electric lights? why certainly. Just press q
button, friend and darkness il dissipated."
(Poor little comma,
In the wrong pew
Everybody's dissipated-
Even you.)
Because the condition Of his heart is un-
satisfactory and >insomania Is troublesome
symptom 20
(How the little manias
Multiply and grow!
Now we have new one
That is called "inso".)
HE finished his second dish Of pudding
raped in somber meditation -
(They didn't tell us
| Isn't it sin p
What it was the FIRST dish
| Was wrapped in) /
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

m Harold F. Mccormick says tho gland story
~ false, and he threatens libel suits against
|newspapsrs that published it For = man who
has been 20 long in the public eye Mr.. McCor-
mick has suddenly grown surprisingly sensitive.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

I ! Tho mayor Of Youngstown. Ohio. has re-
|ktyned bscsuse no matter what he did he made
Iaemies A weak brother. Most men in of1cial
public places have enemies. but as a rule they
hare proud OF them.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

Chicago millionaire has been fined for dis
7Ilag tbs peace in Hollywood. The folks
~ must have started going to bed nights.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01
ICE CREAM
SANDWICHES lOc

OUR hat goes OF again to the city OF
Lege. Belgium. In beauty, contest it crowned
an 80-year-old woman queen of oueens" #
. similar contest were staged in the United
States there might be . chance for Mary
Garden, frinstance.
MIR MCUMBER seems to have lost his seat
In the senate. We mean. n Il 4 politie.l M
dox Tor something) that Non-PaYtisau Lesever
should win the Republican senatorial nolni-
nation?
Now is the time for all good men to come to
the aid e the Grand Old Party
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

A Washington spiritualist claims to have
bsen talking with George washington in the
oeA beyond. Judging by the trend Of their
onysrsstion both Of them must have been
thinking
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

soms Of our leading churehmen have as
IgGsd that there are no happsrsN in heaven.
10y must b mistaken. All angels are nap
ReRps are they not?
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

In olden days when i captain in
the British navy wished to dis
charge his crew he had to give
them notice of b is intention by tax
ing away the tablecloth three
meals in succession.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01
TO. SCAM.

You have sealed with your approval
My poor literary crime!
Scam, old thing, ought to thank you
If only had the time.
8 With languid grace rise and laud
Your magnanimity.
My long-lashed lips are murmuring,
Scam didn't call me he"
So I'll wish you some good wishes
As the sun sinks down to rest
For It's in the well-known cleaning
That do my wishing best.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01
Dear Mac:

ear Mac:
Among my acquaintances
Is a little boy.
He Is eight,
Or nine.
The other day
He put his arms around
A tree,
And then tried to stand
On a large rubber ball.
OF course the ball
Went out from under him;
Therefore he slid
Down the tree-uunk on his
Face. **!!??&
The other fellows
Laughed,
And evidently
Expected him to do
The same
And he didn't
Disappoint them! 49,, i
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

tssA pleasant announcement during the warm
tSa&her IL that the Nevada supreme court has
66fnsed to reopen the Mary Pickford divorce
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

An international silk testing
house has been established at
Shanghai. China, to receive and is
me certificates Tor z limit 4 amount
Of nav silk. go 8
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

When l handed him
The money he had
Lost
He complimented me
Thus:
Say, thank you,
1t isn't everybody
That would a give 1t back
To mel"
So he has learned that
Already!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

Two EurdN9 capitals, petro-
grad and Makef were built to or
der, the onf fPeter the Great.
the other byh9 ftp II, who chose
the lofty site bed f4se Of the asthma
from which he y ffered.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

Hsyu ~ bsea made famous hy two thing
DaiGA + raisss. one d AsR u Amp.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

4 = grandmother Of % has won beauty con-
n Belgium. And she doesn't carry vanity
eithef.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01
Argus Information Bureau

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-01

P. S.: my INCEST Compliment" in the Trib.
ought to give me dollar for this, but I'm
afraid to risk it; SO I'll send it to you-then I'll
KNOW I'm not going to be paid for it
LIE MOO. 7
FRIEND relays a compliment for the col
yum An out-of-town gentleman inquired as
to the identity Of The Tombstone conductor
and voiced the opinion that said conductor was
clever. Hastily We add that We should not
have printed this but for the conviction ON our
part that the o.-o.-t g. has been reading some
of the contributed colypms and We felt that our
contribs ought to hear his opinion Of their stun
sHUcKs; ANY EGG KNOWS THE WORLD
IS ROUND.
From Tins "overset" galley.)
Teacher: How can you prove that the
world is round?"
Pupil: you whirl around until you get
dizzy and everything seems to be going round.
That proves that the world is round''
THE inventor Of the Eskimo pie is in dan
ger OF losing his prestige, judging from . sign
We saw on Eleventh street near Fifteenth ave-
nue.. 1t reads:
TCR CRRAN
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-03

This is not merely lumber or coal ship ment problem but is general merchan- disc problem that affects every indus try and merchant.
 William H. Cruckshank advocated that every man should put his shoulder to the wheel to push this thing through and D. E. Ackroyd advised that statistics of total tonnage be secured to show Ma jor Peterson. It was suggested that this be done by a questionable to be sent out by the secretary and this suggestion was adopted.
 The question was raised whether de- pendable freight service by boat could not be secured for Norwich by inducing the New England Steamship Co. to run the terminus for it's freight line, where through freight could be taken on as 1t is now at New London. c. J. Isbister reminded the meeting that a 20 foot channel in the river would undermine some of the docks, as had been brought out when this ques- tion was considered several years ago, and MT. Briggs gave 1t as his opinion that Is foot channel was all that was needed. H. J. Dawley stated that his firm had expended considerable money to deepen the water at it's dock and needs a 16 foot channel to get to. the dock.
 On motion of MT. Cruckshank the vote was passed for a supper at SIS at some date in the future where Major Peterson would be present and the whole subject would be presented to him. Some | of the old steamer captains are to be invited to the supper to speak and in- vitations win be sent to every manufac- turer and merchant
 This concluded the business and the meeting adjourned at 5.30.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-03
|DEC|DE 16 FOOT CHANNEL NEEDED
 TO NORWICH IN THAMES RIVER

That Norwich should strive to have the government provide and maintain a 16 foot channel, 100 feet wide, in the Thames river from Allyn's Point to this city was the decision reached at a spe- cial Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Shetucket street. This will be asked for and statistics will be presented to show why it should be granted at 8 supper to which Major V. L. Peterson of Prov idence will be invited as he is the gov ernment officer who is to make the in- vestigation of the need of improvement of the Thames river.
 The meeting had an attendance of about 25 when it was called to order by President H. M. Lerou who stated that it was of great importance to every river channel should be maintained at such depth as to keep Norwich a port in stead of an inland city, for freight rates for inland points are from 50 to 75 per cent. higher than for ports.
 Secretary John J. O'Rourke opened the discussion at the suggestion of President Lerou by stating that he was convinced the tonnage on the river would be great ly increased if Norwich could get a re- SponSlple DoaI line that Would glVe real service to shippers. Increased tonnage would be a strong argument for the government to spend money to; keep Nor Wich a port. sF
 Lucius Briggs spoke strongly of the value to every industry and every busi- ness house in Norwich of supporting this effort for a deep channel in the river. At the present time the channel depth is 14 feet from Allyn's Point to this city, but has not been kept, at that depth.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-03
SALEM

Mr. and Mrs. William Darling at- tended the funeral of a relative in Nor wich. Monday
 Mrs. Alfred White of AIanhasset, L. l., is visiting Mrs. Louis Chapman.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gilbert Murray of Col. chester. visited at Nat Clark's, Sun. day.
 Miss. Mary smuckler was Colchester caller Monday.
 Mrs. Fred Miner of North Plain visit. ed her daughter, Mrs. Herbett Maynard, Tuesday. Ss
 MT. and Mrs. David. Clark: and family spent the week end at their summer homo here.
 Mrs. James Maynard of Lyme, visited Mrs. Ernest Spencer last week.
 Thomas Day got large fox Wednes- day morning.
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis Chapman and daughter, Gladys, and Miss Mary Smuckles and Mrs. Alfred White wer6 in New London Saturday.
 There was no school in town Friday as the teachers attended teachers meeting in New London.
 Abe Simenvitz -has returned homo after spending a week in Hanover.
 Mrs Ray Bliyen and. daughter. Doris were in New London, Saturday Mrs. Lois, Rowe has returned homs after spending a week '1n New Haven. A number from here attended the K of P. meeting in Colchester Tuesday night. -
 Mrs. Herbert Maynard was a Colches- ter caller Tuesday --
 Mrs. Louis Chapman and Mrs. Alfred White were in Middletowp, Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-03
NORWICH IS TO HAVE
 BIG INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION

December 5th to 9th inclusive have been chosen for the days of the indus trial and mercantile exhibit of Norwich made goods. These dates were selec.- ed by the newly elected. board of direc- tors of the chamber of commerce, fol- lowing their meeting Thursday noon, at the Wauregan House.
 At the meeting J. F. O'Connor and P. P. Redwood of Springfield, Mass, spoke on the subject of an industrial and mercantile exhibit of. Norwich made goods. The board was told how an ex- hibit of this kind could be handled by the. organization represented by these two men, and at the close of their re- marks the members approved the holding of the exhibit at the state armory. AS the last exhibit of this kind was held at the state armory in 1906 under the auspices of the old board of trade, the exhibit in December will rove surprise to Norwich people, when the hundreds ] of articles manufactured here are placed in exhibition, at the state armory from 1 December 5 to g.
 During the meeting the committee or committees recommended the appoint. ment of the following committee whicl were approved by the board:
 Membership Meetings committee-E o. Rodier, chairman; J. A. French, E; | Hill, J. A. Desmond, J. M. SWahn, F W. Chapman, H. A. Bruckner, H. M Clark.
 l Equitable Taxation committee-J Dana Colt, chairman; c. E. Chandler A. M. Van Wagenen, Don Houghton, J F. Rogers, U. M. Lee, D. D. Disco, Rob ert McNeely, H. D. Larrabee.
 Streets and. Sidewalks committee-C J. Twist, chairman; D. E. Ackwyd, Nj l.. Bergstresser, J. B. Caron, H. W Cary, A. H. Gulliver, c. A. Hagberg.
 Housing committee-P. F. Sweeney chairman; T. E. Burns, c. L. Foster W s. Gilbert, A. J. Jenkins, A. Mitchell Jr., c. I. Smith.
 There are about eight other comm t tees to be appointed.
 The slow progress being made in tn rebuilding of the Colchester-Bozral Highway Commissioner Charles J. Ben nett, and MT. Bennett stated that eV erything possible is being done to spec fup the completion of this road. Delay
 have been caused by labor condition but the commissioner is visiting tn work weekly to ascertain that the wor
 is speeded up by the gang employed o the highway.
 The treasurer, George A., Finn, mad
 report of the financial standing of tn
 chamber after one month, which wa . accepted.
 T The board also authorized the ar pointment of committse to conside plans for securing a camping site fc autoists in or near the city limits. Prt
 gressive cities in this state and man other states have provided such site , equipping them with conyeniences fc I automobile tourists and have four 1 them of benefit not only to the travelel
 but to the city as well.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-03
GAVE CORDIAL RECEPTION
 TO GUBERNAToRIAL CAND,

Lieutenant Governor Charles z. Tent pleton of Waterbury, who is the repub- hcan candidate for governor, reached Norwich in his campaign tour of the state Thursday afternoon, accompan' ed by Mrs. Templeton, and a reception was given for them at the Wauregan house parlors from 2 to 3 o'clock.
 During the reception hours there was a steady stream of citizens who, came to shake hands with Mir. and| Mrs Templeton and give him cordial greet ings and best wishes for success at the polls next Tuesday.
 Receiving with MT. and Mrs. Temple ton were A. J. Bailey and Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell of the republican state cen- tral committee, who were assisted by Judge Arthur F. Libby, chairman of the town committee, Henry H. Pettis, Ste phen H. Reeves, Casper k. Bailey, Will liam s. Murray, George Adams, E. La Rue Bliven, Mrs. Albert H. Chase, Mrs William A. Norton, Mrs. Willis Austin, | Mrs. Albert J.. Bailey and Miss Mary Richards.
 Representative C. V. Pendleton, Lee Roy Robbins, candidate for senator, George H. Bradford of Mortville and many others of the leading republicans of the city attended the reception ard | b~NS SSA 6ASSSLh6o lO lHS GduuA- date.
 | In brief comment upon the cam. paign, Mir. Templeton said that he was feeling very confident of the outcome and that he was having a busy but de. | lightful time in his tour that was bring ing him into personal touch with tht l finest people in each community tha he has visited and bringing him assur ances of support of the republican can didates. He has spoken as many a fifteen times in one day, giving brie talks on the merits of the republica; platform and administration of sta; and national affairs.
 MT. Templeton was accompanied her by his campaign manager, Albert N Colgrove of Waterbury, and Mrs. Col grove. They had been given a recep tion at New London in the morning From here the party went on to Hart ford where MT. Templeton was t
 speak at meeting in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-11-03
GAVE DELIGHTFUL EVENING
 TO TELEPHONE GIRIs

The girls of the telephone exchange, with their friends. were delightfully."- en- tertained Wednesday evening through the courtesy of Schwartz Bros, Inc, by L. W. Webber, the newly engaged man ager of the. Columbia graphanola de- partment, at the firms new store on Main street. Thirty-seven couples en- joyed the hospitality of the evening, with a programme of dancing from S to -1130 and solos by the great artists of the Columbia records. Ice cream. cake and bon bons were served and all wao attended agreed that they had had "one wonderful time"
 The plan is to be followed on. through the winter on every other We'd nesday evening when employees of the various business houses in the city will be entertained.
 MT. webber has just moved here with his family from Hartford where he was in charge of the graphanola de- pertinent of one of the principal stores