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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26

cuEpstohe brands. pai-and see tnal the drivers in uniform. No, we don't want 1t by the trip, we're charterin' it-apfn her along, now, spin her along!"
 In the interval, while the girls were getting into their wraps, Sprog- get found an opportunity to speak e Miss Smith for a moment unheard by Kittie, who was n the bedroom for a final inspection of the mirror.
 "She doesn't seem like the same girl who wrote those letters" he said lowly. Physically. she's really good looking. and she's full of spirit but still-'-
 The entrance of Kitty, however, ar- rested whatever her hance was about to say.
 m handed. I've another telephone call to make. want to get the ticket brokers. Romeo and Juliet is playin' here and I heard some peo- pie complainin' that they couldn't get tickets. Wait,"
 When she had the ticket people or the wire she made known that she was desirous of three seats for the night performance. Send 'em up 10 the Golden Jazz room by messenger te MT. Sprogget-don't give me the old punk that you're sold out. lou car get 'em all right. can't you. If you gel your price? I thought so! Send lem up."
 But perhaps MT. Sprogget doesn'a care to see the play" Miss Smith re- marked.
 Tt makes no difference - we god the tickets now if we want to go Might drop in for the last act. who knoWs7 Just catch couple of aonxs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
CHAPTER IT.

Look Before You Leap (Continued)
 Kittie had unsnapped her skirt at the waist and it fell to the floor. 'T'm out of these rags and into yours. Don't worry-I'n find somethin'. in them three trunks that'n beat this outfit of mfne."
 Gathering up her garments, sfle started for the door to tho bedroom. When I come our of this ro"m I'll knock him cold watch me-"
 Miss Maud Smith, late of torpid Ogallala. looked upon her confidante in abashed help1essness. "But-5ut what about me?" she asked.
 "Entertain him in here until get dressed. Tell him you're my maid, my chaperon. my friend, my com panion-anything you like. As soon as I get slipped into tho old glad rags, deary, you- worries are oves''
 A little scowl came to the fore. head of Miss Smith. She hesitated moment, uncertain, perpieHed. and nervous. When she finally did speak into the telephone tt was in the tone and manner of one making a great remuneration. '.Send MT. Sprogget up, please,'' she said.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26

and drift on out again. They tell me the shows goin' big. Well, we got 'en1, anyway. and they only cost seven bucks apiece.'
 tMoney," commented Miss Smith ''seems to be the least thing consider ed here in New York;
 Kittie nodded in agreement. "1t's just like you said this afternoon, deary-money is nothin'. The way I figure it is that when I settle down to be a little housewife suppose I'll have to play this economy gag pretty strong like the rest of them = but tonight! It's our first wonderful eve- nin', ain't it, Sproggie? And you want the very best of everything, don't your"
 For a brief moment the slightly amused expression faded from his face and in his eyes there was an ex- pression of restless longing.
 "I do,'' he said. "I want the very best"
 The telephone bell trilled. Kitty. true to form, answered the call. Down stairs called up and told them. Cab waiting." As they went out into the corridor, Kittie drew the folds of Miss Snit th's borrowed opera cape around ner de- murely and dropped back for a whis- pered word with the girl who had given her the great opportunity.
 t'I simply couldn't stand 1t if it hurt his feelin's by actin like a piker." she said. He's got all the ear-marls of a regular gent-and don't want him to think there's anything cheap about me-" szi
 Don't worry.'' Miss Smith assured her, "he won't.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26

quantity of high proof alcohol Shake this with the soap in large jar. When dissolved, add the cucumber juice and then. when mixed. add the oil and the benzoin, stirring until the liquid is creamy. Keep in tightly corked bottles in the dark and shake we'll before using.
 R. A:-An excellent blood tonic is a tea made by sleeping roots of bur dock, yellowdock and dandelion until all their juices are extracted. The dose is a wine glassful three times each day. This tonic is not unpIeas- ant to take if kept on the ice. but 1t is bitter like all the tonic herbs.
 Lost Lash:-There is not space at this time to print the tonic for the lashes. but shall be glad to mail the formula on receipt of a stamped ad- dressed envelope.
 Sis:-As a basis for powder use +a fine cream of any kind except the vanishing variety.
 Paddy:-With blue grey eyes and brown hair your colors will be e1ec- trfc and bright blue first choices. After that all shades of brown. But your type should not find any color unbecoming.
 Tomorrow-Decline of the Corset s
 All inquiries addressed to Miss Forbes in care of the "Beauty Chats" department will be answered in these columns in their turn. This requires considerable time, however, owng to the great number received. So if a personal or quicker reply is desired, stamped and self-addressed envelope; must be enclosed with the question: The Editor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
CHAPTER w.. The-GoIden Jazz.

When you go into Swanheimer's you have three choices. On the first floor, in crimson carpeted and hung dining room. one may dine reasona- -bly we'll for four or five dollars to the accompanimept of a string orchestra
 Stepping into the n1irrered and embe1lished elevator, an ascent is made to the Babylon Serag.io, on the second floor, where tables are ar ranged about an open space in the center. Here. from dinner-time until long after midnight. there Is conrtnu- ous entertainment.
 Fhe stage is never vacant; the music never stops. Scarcely ever is there vacant seat, for many people enjoy dining there. fA
 But it was not the Babylon Serag- lio that had the lure for Kittie. On the third floor, in the temple of the Mad God Jazz. was her shrine.
 MT. Swanheimer takes great pride in his Golden Jazz room. The outlay for gilt has haan eaormous- The en-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26

tire ceiling. wrought in a floral de- sign of plaster. has been coated with these thin strips of gilt, perfectly matched. The effect is as though the whole thng had been done of beaten gold.
 Huge chandeliers Of some metal treated in lusterless yellow. radiated soft light from dozens of bulbs of the same color. The walls are paneIed in Japanese brocades of saffron tone; a few outstanding figures threaded in with scarlet. There is a waxed danc- ing space in the center, like an is- land and about the dancing floor on all sides is a maze of tables with glistening linen. Underfoot, the pale yellow carpet is so thick and soft that one feels as though one Is walk ing on cushions.
 On a raised dais at the far end of the room, partly concealed by siIken screena and a barricade QI uvtnx
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-26
CUCUNBEsS AS AN EFFECTIVE
 BLEACH.

In yesterdays chat we considered the action of b1eaches upon the skin. It may have been discouraging to. some readers, especially those girls who have been requesting formulas for 'sthe strongest bleach possible. However, the bleach I am offering to- day will do all that stronger one can do, even though it takes more time, and it is safe.
 The following formula is as near 10 a perfect mixture as is possible in any skin bleach since every ingredient has some purpose. The cucumber juice, which comprises almost two thirds of the lotion. does much of the bleaching, while the oil of sweet al- monds nouriskes and counteracts any irritation which comprises almost two-thirds of to a very sensitive skin. There can be no better time of the year than now for making this bleach, since cucunlbers are plentiful and suf- ftciently matured. The Cucumber Milk is made as follows:
 Oil of sweet almonds. ounces French cucumber juice,
 10 ounces Essence of cucumbers,
 ounces White castle soap, powdered
 1-4 ounce Tfncture of benzoin. 2-3 drachm The juice of the cucumbers IS ob- tained by slicing them thin, cooking slowly in a little water and stra1nIng Make the essence by putting an ounce and a half of the juice into the same
The Kusko times., 1922-03-29

Vance R. Mcdonald. representing the West Coast Grocery Company, the s. V. Love Dry Gooes Company, the dardeman Hat Company, and Wash ington Shoe Company, is en route here from Ruby, and will be in McGrath on April 4th and 9th.
The Kusko times., 1922-03-29
p PRESIDENT
 IS ANXIOUS
Alaska Trip Contingent On Adjournment of
 Congress.

Washington, March 26.-Gov. Bone will go to New York to- morrow night for a short visit with his sons after which he will leave for Seattle, where he will sail April oth for Alaska.
 On leaving the White House today, after a conference with President Harding, the Governor said he hoped that Harding would be able to make his con- templated visit to the Territory this summer, and indicated that the President expected to do so if Congress adjourned by July 10th. The President, said the C oVernor, expressed desire te make personal investigation of the Alaskan situation before talk ing any steps looking to the con- solidation of Federal authority over the Territory under one governmental head
The Kusko times., 1922-03-29
Alaska Road Cornmis- sion Limited in Obli-
 gations Up to July 1

Washington. March 27.-The House passed and sent to the Senate today the bill authorizing the Secretary of War to direct the Board of Alaskan Road Commissioners to incur obligations prior to July l. next, for the eonstrue- tion and maintenance of roads, bridges and trails in Alaska. not to exceed 50 per cent of current appropriations. The amount thus made available will permit the Alaska Road Commission to undertake many carly proIeets, pend- ing the passage later of appropriations for use of the Board
The Kusko times., 1922-03-29
Mears and Bone On
 Way Back to Alaska

Washington, March 28.-Frederick Mears, chairman of the Alaskan Engi- neering Commission, left last night for Alaska. He will join Governor Bone at Chicago today. and the two will pro ceed together to Seattle.
 The military affairs committee of the House is considering a bill which con- templates restoring Mears' former status and pay as an army officer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
IS NOT GUILTY
THOMAS PLEAS
Pal OF Connie Gleason Has Hearing
In Principal Court Of Peoria
Saturday.

Plea OF not guilty was entered in
the Peoria principal court Saturday
by Edward L. Thomas, alleged pal
of Cornelius J. Gleason, known as
Connie, who is serving term In
the Joliet prison for swindling
Henry Kath of Muscatine CT
SO, 900.
Gleason was sent to Joliet foi-
flowing a complaint that Thomas
who was lodged in cell across from
where Gleason was locked was car
rying on communication Win
Gleason Thomas was arrested
several weeks ago in East 81. Louis
where he and others were operat-
ing a real estate deal from a pri-
vate car in which they had been
in Peoria for some time. He was
ARRESTED on the evidence OF kata.
who claimed that Thomas steered
him in touch with the gang VINO
-swindled him of $4,000.
Attorney for Thomas asked for
bill of particulars which led to an
argument in the court, later set
tied by Judge Green. Thomas
bond was reduced from $4,000 TO
81 500, but being unable to furnish
=them was remanded TO the Peoria
county Jail.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
LACKED UP CAR
To RESCUE MAN
Davenport Firemen Save Father OF
PatroIman Connole. Caught
Beneath Traction Trucks.

Caught beneath the trucks of a
street car at Twelfth and Brady
streets, Davenport, at 6 o'clock
Saturday night, Z. P. Connole, 80
years old. was saved by firemen
who lacked up the traction car to
release the aged man. Mr.. Connole
lives at $50 LeClaire street.
In spite of the fact that he was
dragged 40 feet beneath the trucks
of the car, the most serious injury
he received was a shattered shout
der blade.
He was crossing Brady street
from east to west when the car
bore down upon him Connole was
rolled under the fender, but kept
his body from going beneath the
wheels with his arm. He will
probably recover. He was the
father of William Connole, Daven-
port patrolman. w. A. Esslinger,
1913 West Third street, Davenport,
was the operator of the street car.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
ESTIMATE FOURTH
OF IMMIGRANTS OF
LUTHERAN FAITH

One-fourth of all immigrants per
nitted to enter the United States
during the fiscal year 1921-1922 will
probably be Lutherans, says the
Lutheran World Almanac for 1922,
published by the national Lutheran
council, 437 Fifth avenue, New York
city. Uncle Sans doors will be
open to only 345,7S3 newcomers
during the year. of whom 1856
will likely be Lutherans, 1899
non-Lutheran Professionals and the
remaining 1S5.71S Greek and Ro-
man Catholics.
The 1921 Lutheran World Alma
mac was the first attempt of an
American church to present author
itative international religious sta
) tistics on an extensive scale. The
] 1922 volume revises much of the
material in the former one and in
! PRODUCES much that is new.
In the United States the actual
humber OF enrolled baptized Luth-
Grams is 3.677 800. of whom 2,471,-
III are on the active confirmed
membership lists. 1t is estimated
that the total number of Lutherals
: by baptism in this country is be-
tween 100000 and 1900, 900
The 1903 congregations in the
United States are served by 1856
ministers. in many cases one min
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24

lister serving several country
charges. There are % Lutheran
publishing companies in the United
States, 10 Official. and is independ-
emit. Here are published 2s6 maya
zines and papers
The American Lutheran cnurcn
has 2s7 ordained missionaries IN
foreign lands, and Is maintaining
missIon fields in China, Russia,
Japan. Persia, Africa, India, South
America and Oceania. Financially
the church il making gradual prog
ress. the total valuation of church
property being $50 ,o06, 94S, with an
indebtedness OF but $S,S42,722.
Throughout the world the church
OF reformation is the largest Prot
estant denomination, outnumbering
all others by two to one. OF these
the vast majority is scattered
through every nation p Europe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets.

Set DIR. EDWARDS Ouve I2DietSs
That is the joyful cry OF thou
sands since DR.. Edwards prod ICED
Olive Tablets, the substitute for
calomel.
DR.. Edwards, a practicing phyA-
clan for II years and calomel'S
old-time enemy, discovered the
formula for Olive Tablets while
treating patients for chronic con-
stipation and torpid liver.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel, but a healing
soothing vegetable laxative.
No gripping is the keynote" OF
these little sugar-coated, olive-col-
ored tablets. They cause the
bowels and liver to act normally.
They never force them to unnatural
action.
If you have a dark brown
mouth"-bad BREATH dull, tired
feeling-sick headache-torpid Hv-
er-constipation, you'll find quick,
sure and pleasant results from one
or two of DR.. Edwards Olive Tab
lets at bedtime.
Thousands take them every night
just to keep right. Try them. Lee
and 30c.-(Advettis ament)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
PIED PIPER GONE
ONE BETTER WITH
SINGEING OF RAT

There is no call for the pied
piper to rid the Rock Island city
Jail of soap-eating rats though last
week such action was contemplated.
Frequent attempts at extermina-
ton have failed to be effective.
The jailors ave resorted to the
old-time method of smuggling. They
catch a rat In a trap, alive, hold
him firmly and SINCE mis- hair with
match.
The rat returns in haste to his
home roof, under the flooring.
Something about his narrowing ex-
perIence with the fire, or perchance
the door of his singed HAIR, causes
the rest of his tribe to beat, with
him, a hurried retreat from the
place.
1t was the soap episode which
caused the most recent of these
bloodless massacres at the local
goal.
A new, once-used cake of tar
soap was lying in a soap dish on
the top of d small shelf in the po-
lice station. The shelf stood sew
eral feet up from and few inches
over from a wash basin which was
set into the corner comparatively
low down. From the bottom Of
the shelf hung a large roller towel.
At quiet moment one afternoon
recently, Desk Sergeant Art Kins-
ley heard a scuffiing noise near the
basin. A huge rat was shining up
the waste pipe. With agility the
beast mounted the side of the basin,
seized the towel and scrambled up
upon the shelf, took the bar of soap
in his mouth and clambered down
again.
Kinsley bounced on the rat. sub
dued him and the rats hair was
singed in the prescribed manner,
the soap was wrested from his
jaws and he left hurriedly. Since
then rats have not annoyed the
, overnight guests Of the Jail, nor are
they expected to do SO for some
time to come.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24

are getting more for their money
In Moline, according Benneii.
the concrete is Z inches thick and
il reinforced with 40 pounds OF
steel TO tn square yard. The con
crete is 1, 2, mixture, hich
means that 1t contains one part
cem,nt. two parts sand and three
parts ravel. In Davenport, accord
ing to Bennell, the concrete is Only
six inches thick with no refnfor :
ing and is composed of one part
cement. two pats sand and Tour
parts gravel.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
BUILDING PROPOSALS
WANTED.

Sealed proposals will be received
by Modern Woodmen of America
at its head office in. Rock Island,
Ill, for the construction of a re-
inforced concrete building (addi-
tom 50x100 feet, three stories and
basement, and for proposed altera-
tons to its Publication building in
said city of Rock Island, III.
Also for heating plant for said
buildings.
Also for plumbing said buildings.
All proposals shall be based on
plans and specifications prepared
by Leo NJ. Bauer, Architect, o. II.
Cartwright, Associate.
Plans and specifications will be
ready about May /, 1922, and may
be obtained upon application to j.
G. Ray, Head Clerk, Modern Wood
men of America, Rock Island, Ill.
All proposals shall be enclosed
in sealed envelopes addressed to
j. G. Ray, Head Clerk, Modern
WO0dmen Of America, Rock Island,
Ill and shall bear on the outside
of the envelope the name and ad-
dress of the bidder, also marked
Bid Publication Building Addition,
and must be received by Head
Clerk j. G. Ray at his office in
Rock Island, Ill, not later than
twelve o'clock, noon, Monday, May
Is, 1922.
Modern Woodmen of America re-
serves the right to reject any or
all bids or accept any bids or parts
thereof.
MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA,
By ]. G. Ray, Head Clerk.
diSonyQred Alaska in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
MOLINE GETTING
REAL BARGAIN IN
COST OF PAVING
tspscial Moline Service,


Paving in Davenport is costing
on an average of $1.39 square
yard. This is about cents less
than the average cost of paving IN
Moline, but even at that, says City
Engineer Bennell of Moline. the
property owners of the Pillow City
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24

awarding the Peoples Savings
Bank & Trust company s27-24. The
bank sued for $500. The defendant
was Robert HUFF. The suit involy-
ed the overdrawfng of an account.
Stella Asplund was granted d.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24

vorce from Frank H. AspIund bv
Judge G. o. Dietz yesterday after
noon. Cruelty was charged
property settlement was made ont
of court. The Asplunds were mar
ried in 1908.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
THEY'RE BITING!

Rock Island Rod and Reel club
members are requested to meet at
the Elks' club Monday, April "a, at
s o'clock.-( advertisement
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
For Raw Sore Throat

At the first sign OF a raw, sore
throat rub on a little Musterole
with your fingers.
1t goes right to the spot with a
gentle Jingle, loosens congestion,
draws out soreness and pain.
Musterole is a clean, white ONT
ment made with oil of mustard. II
has all the strength of the old-fash-
Toned mustard plaster without the
blister.
Nothing like Musterole for
croupy children. Keep it handy
Tor instant use 35 and SIS cents in
lars and tubes; hospital size. SO.
Better Than a Mustard Plaster
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
Galvanized Pals

Heavy weight, 10-Quart
size. Limit one to a Gus
toner.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24

Behring discovered Alaska in
1741.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24

Preserving Kettle
Pudding Pan
6 Cup Muffin Pan
Tube Cake Pan
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24
HOUSE CLEANING NEEDS

Wire Screen Pamt-jet
black, high luster, pt., 39c
''Shi-nup" Silver Polish
for all silver and metals,
can 49,. 19c
Waste Paper Basket =
fine quality wire with.
solid bottom, ca, -. 49c
Wash Boilers Gre m
City make, heavy copper
b o t t o ~ s, No. 8 size,
ca. 1890. S3.4S
Vacuum Washers = the
"20th C entury," COM
pressed air forces water
through the clothes, re-
moving all dirt; 80 in.
wood handle, ca. 79c
Hand Power Washers-
the Brammer make, no
no better washing ma
chine on the m ar ket.
Price $3.50
Maytag Electric Washer
with cast aluminium cylin-
der. Ask for demonstra-
lion. Regularly priced at
S139. Special price, 500
Water Motor Washers-
the Success" complete
a n d fully guaranteed,
Tor $3.50
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24

Coffee Percolator
Double Boiler
Large Preserv-
ing Kettle
Drip Pan, etc.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-24

Rakes--extra quality, 12-tooth, ca. sec
Hoes-extra quality. well finished, i9c
SpadiRg Forks-with polished tines,
each ....... 9Sc
Garden Spades-with polished blades,
each OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $1.69
Garden Seeds-assorted. regular loo
package, choice. each Sc
The Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1919-current, 1922-10-06

Sir Charles 2 Skaggs and Mrs
Dick Grcrgs Of Harrisburg, H., and
Mu Emma Hughes Of Weston vis.
iied Mr. and Mr. George Hughes
Hnd Mr and Mrs g. Vs. Grady
he Iasi u the week.
The Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1919-current, 1922-10-06
Amin Crittenden : e r..

ftssftora Beavers. Of Fredfih
apont The week end with hcr codlm
Mu Herbert Morris
Prof T. % Ward. teacher at
Dempsey va. BOO the ,ity Saturday
&c., D. % O'NaI NJ sullivan wa
boz ihr city Saturday
80 % G. Moore Of lIopkinsyillc
aH boz fhe aff Saturday and attend
Oh coo Ia.r
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Mines section. was n DE city a few
days ihis wrsl visiting be- daufh
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