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Palisadian., 1922-05-06
Take All But Cabin.

A very curious propensity of the
wolverine is its habit of stealing and
carrying away articles which can be
of no possible use to 1t, says the Amer
lean Forestry Magazine. An instance
is recorded where these animals re-
moved and concealed the whole para
phernalia of an unoccupied hunters
lodge, including such articles as guns,
axes, knives, cooking vessels and
blankets.
Experienced hunters and trappers
claim that q big wolverine may weigh
as much as 60 pounds, but that so
pounds Is the more usual weight.
They are very tenacious Of life and
instances are on record when the ami
NAL has been shot through and
through the chest and not succumbed
to the wound. In such cases, Of
course, the heart is not penetrated
Palisadian., 1922-05-06
UNABLE TO "FIGGER 1T OUT"
Come to Think Of 1t, Uncle Zeke Was
Up Against Something
of Problem.

In Georgia town dwells an old me-
gro. who Is supported by his wife.
Uncle Zeke spends most Of his time
fishing In the brickyard pond; not that
he expects to catch any fish, but Jest
to have some harmless amusement,
chile" Aunt Mary takes in washing.
One day one Of Aunt Mary's patrons
broached the subject to her, and sug-
gested that she should not encourage
her husbands lazineis by supporting
him in idleness, but Aunt Mary pro-
tested.
"'Deed. honey. nah ole man amt
lazy" she declared. Its Jest them
scientific notions he got when he was
a-wuckin' at de college"
But what have scientific notions
got to do with his not working?"
Got whole lot to do, honey" Aunt
Mary said, gathering up her basket
"Yo' see, dem ideas he's got was dat
1t wasn't healthy to wuck after meals !;
an he amt been able to tigger out no
way to complish dat, not yit, less
he gives up eatin' an course he can't
do dat"
Palisadian., 1922-05-06
Always the Extra Woman,

1t is true that for every even 100
births Of girl Infants there are 1O5
boys born, but Of those belonging to
both sexes remaining alive at the end
Of the first year, there are just 100
girls alive to 95 boys
Moreover, the ratio Of survival in.
creases slightly In favor of the girls
throughout life. Therefore at all age
periods there Is more or less decided
excess Of females over males.
Primitive man found this out for
himself, without the aid of mortality
tables cr adding machines. He met
the problem In his own naive fashion,
according to taste, by drowning the ex-
ira babies, selling them into slavery,
or letting them grow and practicing
ygamy.-Caroline e. MacGill in
Scribner's Magazine.
Palisadian., 1922-05-06

Love your neighbor as yourself and
that's all the maxim that will be nec-
eSsary.
Palisadian., 1922-05-06
Do What You Can.

1t Is the greatest of all mistakes, to
do nothing because you can only do
little, but there are men who are al
ways clamOring for immediate and
stupendouS effects, and think that
virtue and knowledge are to be in
increased, where the growth Of its
magnitude can be measured from day
to day, and you cannot approach 1t
without perceiving a fresh pillar, or
admiring an added pinnacle.-Sydney
Smith.
Palisadian., 1922-05-06
CROPS and PROFIT
PROBLEMS JUST NOW PRESS
ING ON AGRICULTURISTS
Farmer on Low-Priced, Fertile Lands,
Still to Be Had, Is in Best
Possible Position.

The economic problems connected
with the advantageous marketing Of
farm crops and the financing of the
movement of those crops are pressing
upon agriculture most severely. They
will be solved, however, and while
that solution is being worked out it
is simply good sense on the farmers
part to make his efforts toward pro-
duction tell to the very maximum, as
best carrying him through the period
Of depression and hard times land
placing him in the best position to
take the greatest possible advantage
of the better times to come. We may
repeat that the cheapest farm crop,
whether from fields or from live stock,
which can be obtained. Or in other
words. the greater the crop, the
greater the net profit. To attain such
crops and to place himself in the ad-
vantageOus position referred to above,
the farmer must study, and must apply
the results Of his study to such prob
lens as soil fertility, it's conservation
and increase; soil moisture, it's con-
troll; cultural methods, suitable and
productive varieties, ETC., etc.
The question is how can you best
accomplish and secure these things?
Can they be done on high-priced lands,
by paying high rents, with the prices
you get for your produce no greater
than may be had from that grown
and raised on much cheaper lands,
whose production is fully as great as
that of the high-priced lands? The
answer is unquestionably in favor of
the low-priced lands, when they are
selected because of their soil fertility
and the other requirements necessary.
1t is not the purpose here to point out
merely that the lands of Western
Canada would prove splendid and
ready solution, but to emphasize the
fact that in order to overcome your
present difficulty, to remove some Of
the burden that you are laboring un-
der, you must secure some line of
cheaper operation, whether it be re-
moval to other parts in your own
country where such opportunity may
offer, or take advantage of that which
Western Canada affords.
For information regarding these
advantages apply to any Canadian
government agent.-Advertisem
Palisadian., 1922-05-06
Hereditary Talent.

Uncle 81, from across the road,
watched Professor jerks enter the
grocery.
Nobody knows how many letters
he's entitled to write after his name,"
said someone.
Uncle 81 nodded But what l can't
just make out is how he come by all
his smartness. FAIRS l know none Of
his fOrbears ever amounted to much
in lit'rary way"
What are you talkin' about?" de-
manded Lew Carker, warmly. You
knows wells l do that his father
could spell Nebuchadnezzar quicker'n
any other boy in SCHOOL,"
Palisadian., 1922-05-06

The easiest Job on easy street has
many requirements.
Palisadian., 1922-05-06

Salvation involves sacrifice.
Palisadian., 1922-05-06

If ones life is romantic he hasn't
much peace of mind.
Palisadian., 1922-05-06
A Lady Of Distinction

Is recognized by the delicate fascinat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water TO thoroughly cleanse the pores
followed by a busting with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-Advertisement.
Palisadian., 1922-05-06

Blue-sky laws can never be adequate
so long as there is so much blue sky
to be sold.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
Ford Runs 81 Miles on
Gallon of Gasoline

A new automatic VaporiZer and
Decarbonizer, which in actual t56t
has increased the power and mile
age of Fords from 25 to so percent
and at the same time removed ev-
cry particle of carbon from the
cylinders, is the proud achievement
of John A. Stransky, 315 South
Main Street, PukWana, South Da-
kota. a remarkable feature Of this
simple and inexpensive device IS
that its action is governed entire
ly by the motor. It is slipped be-
tween the carburetor and intake
manifold and can be installed By
anyone in five minutes without
drilling or tapping. With it attach
ed, Ford cars have made from ~
to 81 miles on one gallon Of gaso-
line Mr.. Stransky wants to place
a few of these devices on cars IN
this territory and has a very liberal
offer to make to anyone who is able
to handle the business which IS
sure to be created wherever this
marvellous little device is demon
strated. If you want to try one
entirely at his risk send him your
name and address today.-lAdger-
tisement)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
CAR TURNSOvER
REVEALS HEAVY
HOOTCH CARGO
One Girl and Two Men, Alleged
Whisky Runners, Have Accident
Near New Windsor.
(snecial Correspondence

New Windsor, June IA large
Studebaker sedan upset near this
city yesterday afternoon with a
cargo of % gallons of whisky and
carrying two men and one girl. All
three were intoxicated and claim
to be residents of Galesburg.
They were arrested by Gus Chill
berg of New Windsor, who immedi-
ately notified the sheriff's office at
Aledo and the three were taken to
the Mercer county Jail. The acct
dent took place north of this city
on the county line. The car was
headed fo- Galeshu-G and $= EaG3 gh:
to have come from Rock Island.
When the car ran into a soft place
in the road it caTeened and turned
over. The men escaped injuries,
but the girl, who is about % years
of age, suffered a minor cut on the
knee
Only one of the occupants, Ray
Voughn of Galesburg, is known by
local authorities. The other two
gave their names as Fred Friend
and Helen Skidmore of Galesburg.
When the accident occurred two
five-gallon jugs of whisky were
broken. One jug disappeared COM
pletely Ten gallons of whisky were
turned over to the sheriff for evil
dence against the parties. 1t is ex-
pected they will be placed under
bonds today to answr to charges of
Transporting liquor before the next
session of county court.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
AIedo and Mercer County
Aledo Church Notes

United Presbyterian-Rev. j. b.
Pollock, minister AS work has
started on remodeling the church
there will be no services Sunday.
The midweek services will also be
dispensed with. 1t is expected ser
vices will be held in the church
June %.
Swedish Lutheran-Rev. o. f.
Domeji, pastor Sunday school at
GAS. Swedish services at 10:45 a.
m, and 1880 p. m. in the English
language. Last evening the Young
Peoples society was entertained at
the home of John Olson, north of
Aledo. The Dorcas society will
meet next Friday evening at the
home of Samuel Almquist with Miss
Christine Almquist and Miss Hulda
Runbom as hostesses. Thursday
evening the young peoples organ
ization will motor to New Windsor,
where they have been invited to
present a program.
First Baptist-Rev. F. E. PeltOn,
minister. Bible school at 10 a. N.
Preaching services at IL a. m. B.
Y. p. L. meet at Gas in the even
ing At the EnOn church, Sunday
school at 10 a. n, and at 1880
O'Clock in the evening a Children's
day program and exercises will be
given under auspices of the Sunday
school,
First Presbyterian-Dr a. Jud-
son Arrick, pastor Rev. Sidney
Mckee for several years foreign
pastor of the local church will
preach at both the morning and ev-
ening services Rev. Mckee is
home on vacation from China and
will have an interesting message to
give the congregation. He Will be
the guest of the congregation for
several days.
First Methodist-Dr. Samuel Van
Pelt, pastor. Services at the usual
hours. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching services At II a. m. and
7:30 p. m. Epworth league
meeting at Gas O'Clock in the ev-
ening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
Todavs News Of Western Illinois
CARL KANNEMAN
AGED SO, WILL BE
BURIED TOMORROW
Especial Correspondence


Geneseo, June 1.-THE remains OF
Carl Kanneman, aged So years,
whose death occurred at the Water
town State hospital Thursday eve
ming, reached Geneseo yesterday,
Mr.. Kanneman suffered a severe
fall about a week ago which event
ually contributed to his death.
Mr.. Kanneman was born in Po-
mern, Germany, in 1889, and came
to this country in 1867. Immediate
Iy upon his arrival in America he
came to Geneseo. He was married
a few years after his arrival in
Geneseo to Mrs. Gustina Karau.
She died in 1915.
The children who survive are
Mrs. Wesley Graham of Hunting
ton, Ind; Mrs. Lawrence Yelm-
gren of this city; Mrs. John Grit
man of Waterloo, Iowa, and Charles
kanneman, who resides on a farm
near Geneseo. John Karau of this
city also mourns Mr.. Kanneman' S
death. The surviving step-children
are John Karau of this city: Her
man karau of Kewanee, Ill; Au-
and Mrs. Martha Ernst of San Jose,
Cal.
Funeral services will be held at
$50 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon at
the Myers mortuary chapel. Rev.
Chr. Bergen of the Concordia Lu-
theran church will officiate. Inter
ment will be in the North Side GEM
etery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
JOHN U. LEWIS
BURIED TODAY
Services Held From Home at /
O'clock-Later at Liberty
Church, Cornwall
(Special CORRESPONDENCE. }


GeneSeO, June 1.-THE funeral
of John L. Lewis, whose death oc-
Cured at the residence on West
Exchange street, Wednesday night.
was held this afternoon. A short
service was held at the late home
at 1 O'Clock, after which the fu-
neral cortege went to the Liberty
church in Cornwall township, where
Rev Mr. Smith, pastor of that
church, conducted the service.
Mr.. Lewis was a son of the late
John and Mary Lewis. who were
among the earliest of pioneers in
Cornwall. That early home was
the place of his birth, which occur
red on Jan. 6, 1854 He remained
with his parents until his marriage
to Frances Kepler on Aug. 16. 1877
They Immediately engaged in farm
ing and there remained until about
10 years ago. After a short resi-
dence in Iowa and later in Kewa-
nee, the family returned to Cen
eseo, and this city has since been
their home.
The children, who, with the be-
reaved mother, mourn Mr.. Lewis
death. are B. ]. Lewis of Davenport,
Iowa; Mrs. Jesse EInora Dolfe of
Hooppole, Ill: Alfred Lewis of
Prophetstown, Ill, and another son,
Guy B. Lewis, at home Seven
brothers and one sister are also in
cluded in the circle of those who
mourn his passing.
Interment was held in the Lib
erty cemetery in Cornwall town
ship.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
MISS HEEREN AND
G.. r. BAUM WED AT
ST. JOHNS CHURCH
Especial Correspondence

Colona, June 17-Miss Reenstee
Heeren of Hanna township and
Charles R. Baum of Colona were
united in marriage at s O'Clock
Wednesday evening at st. Johns
Evangelical Lutheran church in
Edford township. Rev. A. C.
Memicke officiated
The decorations were of pink and
white, the chosen colors of the
bride. An arch of flowers was
placed at the altar. AS the bridal
party entered the church, Miss
Elsie Renthinger of Effingham, Ill,
played Mendelssohn's wedding
march. The ushers were Earl Mil
Ter, Edford and Clarence Heeren,
Green river. The maid of honor
was Miss Bern Baum of Moline
The bridesmaids were the Misses
Bess Elwell, Rock Island, and Mil
dred Kershaw of Colona. Wilma
Stotueisler was the little flower
girl. The bride, who was given in
marriage by her father, wore a
frock of satin charmeuse, her veil
of tulle being held in place with
orange blossoms and pearls.
Mrs. Baum is the only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Heeren. She
has been a teacher in the Henry
county schools for four years. Mr..
Baum is the only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Amos Baum. Both are gradu-
ates of the Geneseo high school. A
reception followed the service.
After June 20, Mr. and Mrs.
Baum will be at home on farm
near Colona.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
PROSPECTSFOR
OIL ARE BRIGHT;
SIGN UP LEASE
A Total of 10000 Acres Is Included
in Land Showing Signs Of
Oil and Gas.

Sheffield, June 17.-Many land
owners in Gold township which lies
northwest of Sheffield signed up
on a gas and oil lease Friday at
Sheffield.
Land owners have for some time
been interested in surface tests
that have indicated that the sandy
soil in this section of the country
would produce gas and oil.
f. Stevenson, Chicago geologist,
and oil magnate, secured signers
enough Friday and Saturday in
northwestern Bureau county and in
Abba township in Henry county to
make a total acreage of 10000. The
signers include Doty Brothers, H.
L. Wood, F. w. Morrasy, William
McCabe and lesser land owners.
Seely Doty has been quietly investi-
eating the possibilities of gas and
oil ca ais farm fer many years.
The ride of sand where these TO-
900 acres lie is the same ridge that
runs northeast over into Lee coLn-
ty where paying gas and oil wells
are now in operation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
MERCER BUREAU
ITO HAVE FLOAT
AT CONVENTION
Make Change in Schedule OF Col
lecfing Wool Pool for Season
of 1922.
fspecial Correspondence.)

AIedo, June 17.-At the decen-
NAL farm bureau celebration at De-
KaIb, June 30, Mercer county will
be represented by float on soy
beans and corn.
Already the various groups who
will take part in the pageant are
working out their part and will put
on a combined rehearsal June "a,
Forty other counties besides Mer-
Ger have announced their floats
and the series presents a very in
teresting lineup.
"A feature of the program is the
gala pageant IN which two thous-
and people from Illinois farm bu-
reaus will take part, giving a liv-
ing picture of farm bureau work
from the beginning UP to today
About $4,000 to 10000 farm people
are expected at the celebration. A
large number from this county will
witness the affair.
SOS Change Schedule.
Aledo, June IA change in the
rchedule for the collection of wool
for the Mercer county wool pool at
various stations has been made
The corrected schedule is as fol-
lows:
Burgess, Monday, 8 to IL a. m.
North Henderson, Monday, 1:30
to 4 p. m.
Seaton. Monday, 1 to p. IN.
New Windsor, Tuesday, 8 TO II a
m.
3 Gable, Tuesday, 100 to 4 p. m.
Viola, Tuesday, to 4 p. m.
Joy. Wednesday, 8 to IL a. M.
iAledo, Thursday. all day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
MOTOR TO CITY
TO ATTEND MEET
AT PRYCE HOME
Especial Correspondence.

Coal Valley, June 1.-THE What
So Ever circle of Kings Daughters
journeyed to the home of Mr. and
Mrs. John NJ Pryce in Rock Island
Thursday afternoon. The trip was
made in automobiles. Mrs. Martin,
president of the circle. opened the
meeting. Roll call was responded
to by bible quotations. A short
business session was then held,
when work was given out to diff
ferent members to finish at their
respective homes for the annual
bazar to be held in December. A
social time followed when the mem
bers inspected the beautiful new
home of the Pryce family, who re
Gently moved to Rock Island from
their home near Coal Valley. A de-
lightful two-course luncheon was
served by the hostess, assisted by
her sister, Mrs. Pearson and daugh-
tiers, the Misses Alice, Margaret
and Helen Pryce.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
SOUTH PERRYTON
CLUB ORGANIZED
Especial 70 The Argus. }

Aledo, June IA. r. Kemp, in
charge of club work of the Mercer
county farm bureau. organized n
boys and girls club this week TO
ne known as tho South Perryton
Boys and Girls club. The officers
elected at the organization meeting
we're: Cecile German, president;
Vesta German, ecretary-treasurer !;
Martha Montgomery, leader.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
CHURCH CHOIR
WILL PRESENT
ROSE MAIDEN
Cantata viii Be Given at Meth.
OdiSt Church on Tuesday Eve
ming. June 90.
(special Correspondencel


Geneseo, June 1.-THE cautata.
1.-THE Rose Maiden" by Frederick
H. Cowen, will be given by the
choir of the Methodist church al
o'clock Tuesday evening, June 20
The choir will be assisted by Ray
mond Farwell, Joseph L. Shaw.
Reuben Struthers. Glenn Meeker
and Hubert Obrecht Mrs. Benore
Hoeft Sage has directed the choir
in preparation of this Cantata- The
accompanies are Miss Pearl vii
hanson, organist, and Mrs Perry
Sand, pianist. Miss Maize Shafer
will read the argument
The soloists are Mrs. Herman
Reschke, soprano; Mrs. Susan VII
cox, contralto; Joseph Shaw, tenor,
and Raymond Farwell, baritone.
The program is as follows:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Green Vale and Vine-CIad Noun
tains"- Chorus.
"And Through Earth's Bridal
Chamber"-Re citative Tenor.
"Oh, Hear Thou King of Beau
ty"-Recitativ Soprano.
NAY, Why Should All My Glad
ness"-Recitative Baritone.
THE Rose of Love" - Soprano
and Baritone Duet.
Lose Then, the Peace Forever"
.-Recitative Baritone
"Soon as the Mountain SUBMITS"
Soprano and Baritone Duet.
so Spake the Spring'-Recita-
tive Tenor
"A Maid More Beautiful Than
May"-Chorus.
Bloom On, My Roses Soprano
Solo.
mid the Waving Rose Trees
Chorus
God Greet Thee''-Recitative So
prano
ASK of Your Ruined Castles. Yet
Chime They So Sadly ContraIto.
ALIAS, the Hand Is Thine"-ise-
citative Tenor.
"Oh, Earth Born Sorrow
Chorus
Hast Thou VANDERBILT
Soprano, ContraIto and Baritone.
'If Thou Hast Alright Beholden"
Baritone Solo.
1.-The Sleep of Even" CAir)-
Tenor.
''Hark, Beneath Her Window
Recitative Baritone
4 Know a Rosebud Shining
Soprano and Tenor Duet.
'''Tis Thy Wedding Morning.
Chorus.
Where Gloomy Pine-Trees Rus
tle"-Baritone Solo.
For From the Summer Bios
som'.Recitativ Tenor
What Sounds There So SOftly?"
Chorus. male voices.
Farewell, Sleep Thou Lightly
Chorus of Elves.
''Yet, Even AS Die the Roses"
= tFinale) - Tenor Solo and
Chorus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
REPORTS RAPID
PROGRESS ON
HIGHWAY WORK
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, June 17-John NJ
Costello, a Waterman in the en-
pIoy of the J. J. Dunnegan Con-
struction company on the state
hard road work at Sheffield, was
visiting here yesterday. MIR. Cos
teIlo stated that the Dunnegan com
pany is making rapid progress on
their contract for the state road be-
tween Sheffield and Kewanee, hav-
ing already completed three miles
of surfacing since taking the mixer
from Geneseo. The work already
accomplished, makes it necessary
to now make Neponset the head
quarters of the firm. The hauling
of supplies and materials is now
being done from there instead of
Sheffield.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
BOWLING CLUB TO
SPONSOR AFFAIR
AT TAYLOR RIDGE
Especial Correspondence. =

Bowling, June Il. = Announce
ment has been made of the pro-
gram TO be sponsored tonight at the
Taylor Ridge community hall by
the Bowling Community club. The
proceeds of the affair will be used to
finance the recently organized ball
club. The entertainers are all from
Rock Island and include Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. Kaiser, who will give
selections on the marimba-xylu-
phone, Miss Catherine Heimbeck,
whistler; Mrs. Thelka Heimbeck
Baker. accompanist, and Miss Ber-
nice Mason, voice.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
IOWA MEN MAY
BE MEMBERS OF
GENESEO CLUB
Especial Correspondence

Geneseo, June 1.-THE members
of the Congregational church and
Sunday school held their annual pic
mic yesterday at the Geneseo Out
ing club. A large number were
present and enjoyed the pleasures
of this yearly gathering. A num-
Der of games were played of which
the baseball game was particular
interest
The Davenport Chess club mem
bers came to Geneseo yesterday
and spent the afternoon and even
ing at the Geneseo Outing club.
They were greatly pleased with the
natural beauty of this spot and its
equipment and some of the visitors
are considering nonresident mem
bershi rs.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
WOODMAN BAND
PLANS CONCERT
(SDeCial COrreSDOndenCe

NopeSldI &OfEeSpOHueIlCe.J
GeneSeo, June 1.-THE Modern
Woodman band is planning a con-
cert at city park some time in the
near future, probably some even
ing during the week beginning on
Monday, June 26. The Boy Scouts,
under the direction og Scoutmaster
Emil c. Bennett, will serve refresh
ments. Definite announcement will
be made within a few days to avoid
conflict with any other public affair
during that week.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-17
HOME BUREAU TO
HAVE NEW ROOMS

Aledo, June 17-By July 1 the
Mercer county home bureau ex-
poets to have its Offices moved
from the pres location over the
Barr hardware store to the rooms
on the second floor of the Vernon
building. The first floor of the
Vernon building is occupied by the
farm bureau. who sub-Ieased the
second story of the structure TO
the home bureau. The second story
has been used as residence rooms
by the j. c. May family for some
time Lack of room is the reason
given by the home adviser, Miss
Schouten, for the change in loca-
ton.