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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
DAVENPORT PAYERS
DRESSED UP" BUT
NOWHERE TO co.,

While Davenport officials were
over the paving of Fourth
street between Brady and Perry
streets, the paving gang yesterday
paraded east On Fourth street, and
after wandering about aimlessly
wendell their way back, and started
laying the pavement near Gaines
street
A committee of merchants asked
that their block be resurfaced be
fore the bankers convention, but
Harry W. Phillips, superintendent
of construction, refused to take the
paving gang off the Gaines street
end as it would upset his program.
Merchants finally secured the orders
of Pat Mccarthy to put down the
block between Brady and Perry on
Fourth street. Later Mr.. Mccarthy
discovered that the street was not
prepared for resurfacing and or
dered the gang to quit. Mayor A. c.
Mueller, overriding Phillips ordered
the Mccarthy company to start work
Immediately east of Brady street.
Finding the street was unpre-
pared for resurfacing the gang boss
ordered his men back to the Gaines
street work. declaring he would
keep the gang at work there until
he received definite orders to start
east of Brady street. In the mean
time the public construction depart
ment will make every effort to get
the block in condition for resurfac-
ing
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
STRECKFUS BOYS
ONCE STARS OF
r. /. HIGH TEAMS

The good old days when Joe.
John and Verne Streckfus were
leacdng lights of the astral gallery
of athletes OF the Rock Island high
school is being recalled to the old
timers by the dual-excursion TO De
given by the Alumni association
wednesday afternoon and evening,
June q, when the Streckfus boys,
now captains OF the feet of river
boats, will be the hosts at an art
ernoon and evening entertainments
on the palatial flagship OF their
steamboat line.
John Streckfus, Jr., 10, now cap
tain of the j. s., who Will person
ally be in charge of the excursion
Wednesday, will undoubtedly be
glad of the opportunity OF hobnob-
bling with many of his old team
mates. One of the patriarchs of the
days when victories on track anu
gym were not entrees but neaVy
courses on the athletic menus OF
the high school, together with DICK
Lift, Walter Young, Weir R1che'
etcetera, etcetera ad infinitum, ne
has come down one of the nsyer-to-
be-forgotten heroes of Rock lsland
high. Captain Joe, who is now sec
rotary of the Streckfus Steamboat
Lines, with headquarters and resi-
dence in ST. Louis, anu Captain
Verne, II, on the steamer WASH
ington, were also prominent IN all
school activities during their young
er years here.
In signing the contract with the
Streckfus Line for both AFTERNOON
at O'Clock and evening at S:1l
excursions on the ]. s., the most
extravagant of their fine ships. the
officers Of the Alumni association
were glad to award the deal &c
members of their own organization
and the interest maintained by the
Streckfus boys in their old schoo
was evidenced by most sincere CO
operation in arranging a schedule
OF trips that would make it possible
for every alumnus. as well as othel
| friends to attend the excursion.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
SOCIETIES join
IN CEREMONIES
DIR. Hada Carlson and j. G.. Ray to
Be Speakers at Memorial
Sunday Services.

The annual memorial services or
the Modern Woodmen of. America
and the Royal Neighbors of Amer
lea will be held at Chippiannock
cemetery tomorrow afternoon at
2:30 O'Clock.
The committee in charge has ar
ranged for the decoration of the
graves of the deceased members of
these two societies. and the pro-
gram which has been prepared will
be given at the stand which was
arranged for the Memorial day ser
vices. The program which all Mod
ern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors
as well as their families and
friends, are asked to attend is as
follows:
Chairman-T. J. Cavanaugh.
Prayer-Rev. William L. Essex.
Song by mixed quartet - P. r.
Edgerton, Walter Schaffer, the
Misses Notavena Steck and Ina
Hingstrom.
Memorial address-Dr. Hada NJ.
Carlson, supreme physician R. n.
of A.
Song by mixed quartet
Memorial address - ]. G. Ray.
head clerk NJ. W. of A.
Address-Rev. Mr.. Essex.
Song by mixed quartet.
Benediction-Rev. Mr.. Essex
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
SHRINE SPECIALS
SPEED To WEST
Cleveland. Ohio. Delegation in Two
Trains; Reading First Group
Through.

First of a series of special trains
carrying Shriners and their fam
lies to the concIaye in San Fran
cisco, June 1916. went through
Rock Island yesterday over the
Rock Island Lines. 1t is estimated
that at least 5000 Shriners from
the east Will pass through this
community in the next few days on
special trains. Hundreds of others
making the trip on the regular
through trains will be westbound
to the Golden Gate in the same per-
iod.
Yesterdays caravan was from
Reading. Pa, ana the special car
ried 2e0 visitors. A band accom-
panied the train.
The biggest group during the
next week viii be from the AL Ko-
ran temple, Cleveland, Ohio. Their
special is run in two sections, due
at the Thirty-first street station at
$40 o'clock Wednesday morning.
The itinerary calls for a 40-minute
layover here Ito exercise; Three
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
WOMAN Is ROBBED p
AFTER PRAYER IN
DAVENPORT CHURCH

While Mrs. Bertha Berger. Iza25a
Harrison street, Davenport, was
saying her prayers in Trinity Epis-
copal cathedral. two thieves lay in
wait for her in the entryway to the
church.
She was robbed of her purse con
tafnig $3.50 as she finished her petit
tons.
Mrs. Berger was trailed by the
thieves from a grocery store aiter
they had seen a roll OF bills which
she displayed after making pur-
chases. AS she emerged from the
cathedral one of. the men clapped
his hands over her mouth To stine
her screams while the other snatch
ed her handbag.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
FINGERS LOST BY.
FACTORY EMPLOYE

Everett Cook, 22oS Third avenue,
Rock Island. is in Moline city hos
pital, recovering from the effects
of an operation which involved the
amputation of four fingers of his
right hand. The fingers were
crushed in machine which Mr..
Cook was operating at the Moline
Pressed Steel company plant in
East Moline. The index finger was
amputated near the first joint and
the other three were entirely taken
off. Only the thumb remains. Dr.
]. H Long of East Moline perform
ed the operation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
Has Made Its Good Name

7aS mdoe IT'S Sooo Na'hS
By it's splendid formula that origi-
mated in a successful physician S pre-
scription, composed of roots. barks,
tonics and alternatives, and by its
practical success in thousands OF
families. =,
Take it for impure blood rs well
as for ailments OF the stomach, liver
and kidneys.
Take it for scrofula, rheumatism,
catarrh, sleeplessness. ,
Take it for loss OF appetite, that
tired feeling, nervous weakness,
anemia and low or rundown con-
dition so common just now.
Let the story of Mrs. Lantz speak
for it and lead you to try it,.
81 want to tell my story about the
good Hoods Sarsaparilla did me. l
have known this medicine all my
life. 1t is a wonderful spring tonic
and builder. Once | had eczema on
my hands so bad l could not put
them into water for two years.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
GRADS OF EAST
MOLINE TO HEAR
HARMON ADDRESS
Special Moline Service


BacCalaureate services in the
school auditorium Sunday evening
will mark the opening of the COM
menCement week program OF the
East Moline township high school.
Rev l.. V. Harmon, pastor of the
East Moline Methodist church, will
deliver the sermon. The complete
Program:
Inyocation-Rev. ". NJ. Boaz.
Vocal solos, He Shall Give His
Angels Charge Over Thee Miss
Bernice Mason.
Address-Rev. L. V. Harmon.
Selection, Joy to the World =
High school orchestra.
Benediction-Rev. w. B. Oliver.
East Moline Christian church.
Maternal hymn-Audience.
Tuesday will take place the senior
assembly at o'clock followed By
the annual field meet and May fes-
uval. In the evening the parent
teachers association will meet, vo-
cational work will be exhibited, and
there will be a concert by the
Young Citizens band.
The junior-senior reception will
be held at o'clock "Wednesday
evening.
Class day exercises will be held
at o o'clock Thursday afternoon and
IN the evening the annual festival
concert will be given.
], o. Engleman of Joliet, super
intendent of schools in that city.
will give the address at the COM
mencement exercises Friday eve
ming. The alumni reception will
be held at $50 O'Clock SATURDAY
evening
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
EIKS HOME AND
TAKE CUP WITH
EN-; BANDS BIT

Rock Island lodgel No. $50, Elks.
was awarded a silver loving cup at
the meeting of the state association
in Galesburg. the trophy being the
second prize awarded to marching
clubs in the big parade.
The cup is on exhibition in The
Argus window and is attracting
great deal OF attention. not only on
account of its beauty, but because
IL represents deserved honors which
have come to a Rock Island organ
iZation-
Members of Rock Island lodge.
accompanied by the saxophone and
"rube" bands, made an impression
not only upon the Galesburg public,
but upon the Judges of which the
trophy is evidence.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
DRIVES THROUGH
ZONE; PAYS FINE

Thomas Brader drove his car
through one of the loop safety zones
this morning, contrary 10 the city
ordinance, and was arrested by OF
fcer Earl shannon. He paid IS for
his offense when arraigned before
Police Magistrate D, J. Cleland.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03

hundred people are routed on the
two sections.
At 4 O'Clock tomorrow morning
the Grand Rapids. Aiich-, delegation
will go through here and at IL: 10
O'Clock Tuesday morning the Pc
oria special train with a central
Illinois delegation reaches this city.
Australia is Offering inducements
to immigrants.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
WOMEN OPPOSE REED.

ST. Louis, Mo-, June 3.-The Mis-
souri, League of Women Voters
adopted a resolution opposing the
candidacy Of Senator James A.
Reed for reelection.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03

t a k i n g
H o o d , s
Sars ap a
rilla at the
urgent re-
quest of my
mother. 1t
did relieve
IN e abso-
lutely and
| II e V e T
have b a d
the disease
since.
q W ait:
that is not
all. I " o
wears ago
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03

Queen Wilhelmina was a spec
tator at the recent opening of The
world court at The Hague.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03

l had neuritis, which disappeared on
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. This is
true story. Hoods Sarsaparilla will
help you" Mrs. CARRIE f. LANrz,
S Gardner Street. Allston. Mass.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03

The largest freight engine weighs
$50 tons and has actually drawn a
load of 1900 tons on a slight up
grade.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03

Los Angeles architects have
formed an association to assure bet
Ter building in that city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03

All The news all the Ilme-The
Argus
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-03
That Good Spring Medicine
Hoods SarsaparilIa

Nobody knows what l suffered: L
: tried about everything else before
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27
OLIVER

The Son Of Wallingford which
remains as the attraction on the Oil
ver's screen today and tomorrow. IS a
straightforward story full of dra-
matte possibilities and with an ele-
ment Of natural humor. and many
intricate situations at the climax
which are eXcellently handled. All
the well-remembered characters Of
the earlier Chester stories are here:
Big-hearted. jolly J. Rufus 'Blackle'
Daw, suave and lean: old Henry
BeegOOde, and his son Bert; Violet
Bonnie Daw and Mrs J. Rufus.
Then there are the new characters Of
Jimmy son Of J. Rufus. but with an
honest streak i'm his makeup, which
was inherited from his mother;
Toad" Jessup his pal, and Mary Cur
tbs his country sweetheart. All the
roles are portrayed true-to-life, and
with the types chosen by the authors
themselves.
a dancing speciality introduced by
Malenoff and Malenovo is an added
feature and with the scenic and
news reels make mp Tie program.
The music is furnished by Angelo
Npale and his Is selected musi-
clans, who feature Ofenbach's tam
Gus overture "OrpheuS."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27
THEODORE"

Founded on Victorian Sardou's
drama OF ancient Byzantium. later
called Constantinople. Theodore"
the Italian screen spectacle. comes
to TO the oliver theater for a week
starting Sunday afternoon.
The story of the circus girl who
became d farciaI actress. a courtesan
and finally by her marriage to Justin
ian, became empress of Rome, lends
itself to the amplified exposition Of
the silver sheet The film takes on
the proportions % a gigantic pag-
cant. Here Us a Byzantium brought
Go life again in all its forid beauty.
The mere dimensions of the screen
are forgotten as an entire city lies
stretched before the spectator. its
marbles glinting i'm the sunshine.
The games ir the hippodrome are
shown in their entirety, with hordes
of spectators clambering down into
an arena and back again as wild
beasts released from the cages by a
Whim of a mad empress, surge out
upon them. This scene eclipses any
ever shown on the screen. The lions
actually ascend the walls Of the
arena and pursue the heeting crowds.
Lustrous beauty and a splendid
imperial carriage are given TO the
part of Theodore by Rita Jolivet.
who plays the courtesan, turned
ruler with dignity, varied by inten-
sity that Is a small riot I'm itself
on account of the length Of the
picture. which is unusual, the even
ing shows will start promptly at Z
and o. with the symphony orchestra
under the leadership of Angelo Vi
/ tale featuring the overture 'Miserere'
from 'Il Trovatore" and Del GARY
and John Knox, enacting and sing
/ ing this prison scene during the in,
/ termission that comes midway in thu
/ 4 lures run.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27
Screen
BLACKSTONE


Creating a highly favorable i'm
preston. Lois Weber's new photo
play. "Too Wise Wives" Will have
its final showings tomorrow night.
The story treats of a woman who
marries because of her necessity
for money. Her old sweetheart
weds because he IS piqued at her
desertion. His old flame, after her
marriage. makes coveted advances
TO her former sweetheart. and the
latter, although happily married
narrowly misses being caught in the
trap she sets for him.
The IhOtOplay is staged I'm a SUI
perb setting. The marble home Of
a New York millionaire on the Pa
cific coast was used. Gowns direct
from the Place Vendome and the
Rue De La Paix are worn by the
stars. "Too Wise Wives" will ap-
peal to women if only because OF
the magnificent robes displayed by
Miss Windsor and Mona Lisa.
The gowns are seen to best ad-
vantage I'm the vast marble halls
OF the home chosen for the filming
Of the drama Vases. tapestries and
carved furniture of priceless value
adoru the home. Lois Weber be-
Heves i'm filming her PLAYS i'm real
homes The wisdom Of her policy
was never better illustrated than in
Too Wise Wives" The latest In
ternationaI News and the Clyde
Cook comedy help to make up a
very entertaining program.
King Nidor's latest production,
Love Never Dies" a romance Of
love everlasting. will open a three
days engagement on Sunday II
is interpreted by an all-start cast,
i'm Guiding Miss Bellamy. who play
cd the leading role in "Thc Cup OF
Life"
An oight-car steel train goes
crashing through a trestle in one
of the scenes in this production
Seven cameras were on the scene
to make certain the disaster regis
tered as this was one scene that
could not I've re-staged. If any mis-
har occurred it meant loss OF
thousands of dollars. 1t is declared
90 be the most successful wreck
ever seen i'm pictures.
Thomas Meighen will be seer
once more commencing next Wed
uesday when he Will open "A four
days engagement in his latest We.
hicle. White and Unmarried" IN
which he is supported by an all
star cast.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27
LASALLE

Drama of weight and import is
having it's innings st the LaSalle
where THE Light In The Clearing. %
the tense and powerful masterpiece
~ Irwin Bachelor is being featured
today and tomorrow. Bachelor is
known as one OF the most vigorous
and popular writer's Of the DAY. his
Man For the Ages" being one Of
the sensations Of late literature.
However, THE Light In The Clear
ing his story OF conflicting values
OF life, remains his master work and
as filmed with Eugene BesSere~, Ed
ward sutherland. and Clara Horton
IN the principle roles. To bring out
hts theme that success depends upon
the picking of a worthy goal as a
mark of success, Bachelor has the
contrasting stories OF Barton Bayue
and Amos Grimshaw worked into
one engrossing tale which rises to
the excitement and thrills Of great
melodrana with the introduction Of
Rowing Kate, a Strikingly original
character who plays the part Of an
avenging fate in the unwinding Of
the story. on sunday one of the
seasons greatest film triumphs. -
Mans Home is due at the I.aSallC.
In this picture, Guaranteed by SELF
nick TO be the greatest he ever pro-
duced, appear Fare Bmney. Harry
Morey. Grace Valentine, Matt Moore
Kathlyn Williams and Roland Bot
tomley.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27

Q-How is an angel or vision
made TO appear 20 arise from the
ground and soar out of sight into
the clouds
Ain reality the angel does not
leave the ground in a scene like this.
BY manipulation OF a camera de-
vice, the lens IS slowly elevated. in
dependent OF the finn or rest OF the
camera. but keeping within the area
OF the picture. The photographing is
done rs the lens Is raised. This pro-
cedure is one Of the two exposures
needed 20 take the scene.
Q-Who played the role OF Brett
Page" opposite Elsie Ferguson in
"FOotlights" and in what other pic
ture has he appeared
A-ReEinald Denny. He appeared
tn "39 East" The Price Of Posses
sion" Paying the Piper" "Disraeli"
and others.
Q-What film players have musl-
cal inclinations and what instru-
ments do they play?
A-Ethel Clayton plays the piano,
Monte Blue is an expert on the gui-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27
Secrets of the Movies Revealed

tar. Herbert Rawlinson is a ukelele
fend, while Betty COmpson and Eva
Noyak play the violin very well.
Q-What screen celebrities are
playing on Broadway az present.
A.-Olga Petrova in "The White
Peacock" Florence Reed and Robert
Warwick in "Driftin." Elsie Fergu-
son and James Crane i'm THE Vary
ing Shore" Billie Burke and Glen
Hunter IN Intimate Strangers"
Lionel Barrymore, VIII Rogers
George Arliss. II. r. Warner, Marie
Doro. Vivian Martin. Norman Ire.
vor and Ina Claire are among other
players who have also appeared on
the screen.
Q-What did Lila Lee do before
she went In pictures?
A-She was on the vaudeville
stage
What is the first educational sub
jet 20 be put in films for the use
in schools? We are sure YOU viii
easily guess the answer. Look to-
morrow and see If YOU are right
Copyright, 1929
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27
AUDITORIUM

one Of the strongest casts of serial
players ever assembled appear in
support OF Elmo Lincoln IN has lat
est T0rzan serial. Adventures Of
Tarzau." the NTH chapter of which
is shown today at She Auditorium
tneater. I'm addition 10 Louise Ior-
raine. the winsome heroine Of this
serial and one of the most DARING
players appearing in chapter photo
plays. the following well known
aCtor-staUs assume leading parts in
this and other chapters of this in
teroSting wild animal serial. Percy
Pemboke as Clayton. Frank Whit
son as Rokoff. Chas. fnsle Lillian
Worth and a host of other players.
i'm addition 10 extremely large num-
bers Of Wild beasts Of the jungle.
on the same bill is Neal Hart in
a brand new five-part feature pro-
duction entitled ''Kingdshers Roost''
stirring story Of iawlessness on
the Mexican border.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27
A nj u S E nj E N 7 S
CALF HOPS LIKE RABBIT.


JEFFERSON, Ca, Jan. Zs.-A
heifer calf recently born here has
only one eye no tail. and. although
she boasts four well-developed feet
and legs. hops like a rabbit instead
OF walking as heifers are generally
supposed 20 walk. Outside of Jhat
her owner. George Williamson. says
she is a pretty good calf.
Let Swank Dye It. Phone Main
791. 26tf
Two things never Tall-a moon
light night and well-cooked rice.
When the great serpent travels
cranedles keep out OF its track.
a beaten soldier fears a reed.
The frog who has never seen the
sea thinks the well a fine stretch Of
water
Idleness travels leisurely and
poverty soon overtakes IL.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27

Let Swank Dye II. Phone Main
791. 26tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27

Each day the globe is
combed by hundreds of
expert reporters in the
employ of the Associated
Press, The United Press
and the International
News Service. They are
almost within in slant
rea ch of THE NEWS
TIMES through a won
derful system that in
cludes thousands of miles
of leased wires.
Their stories pour in
daily by cable, by wireless
telephone, by wireless
messages, every way pos
sible to speed the news.
Three telegraph instru-
ments in THE NEWS
TIMES editorial depart
ment are kept busy con-
tinually. The copy is ed
tied by a highly trained
staff especially for the
news, needs and desires of
the northern Indiana and
southern Michigan terri
tory.
An efficient, reliable, in
teresting and Informative
newspaper is what you
will find on your doorstep
every morning if you are a
subscriber to
The NewS-TimeS
First With the Latest"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27
Stage
ORPHEUM

At the Orpheum. Kara. the Euro
pean juggler. easily captures first
honors by dint OF exceptional merit.
All sorts OF manipulations and feats
Of balancing make up his repertoire
which occupies about ten minutes CT
your time. Ray Conlin. assisted by
Sparks. gets in well with the audi
ence from the start with a very
clever bit Of ventriloquism. Added 70
his ability TO toss his voice about is
a fund Of dry humor and wise .
cracks that draw forth a generous
salvo OF applause.
Jimmy Lucas. along with Fran
Gene. makes free with the audience
in "A manner that proves his absolute
lack OF self-consciousness He re-
bearses some Of his old hits includ-
ing Minnie Shimmy for Ne" and
causes a furore with with the audi.
ence in general Hamlin and Mack
do a double act which introduces
itself I'm a novel fashion when the
two come out from what look like
two Photographs. Their singing and
dancing doesn't show any startling
symptoms Of success but their act Is
well received.
June and Irene Melva. two comely
vignettas, accoutred with bobbed
hair and dresses short enough 20 at
tract a crowd. do mighty good %ylo-
phone act. They play one set behind
a curtain and the revelation that fol-
lows will recall the day after hofi-
day in the good old days 3. P. Four
minstrels do the old "scholhOuse'
act I'm an amusing fashion.
Pathe News opens the bill with
scenes from Australia 10 Kalamazoo
and back by way of Ireland.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-27

where Marion Davies continues her
triunphal appearances IN the most
noteworthy polite comedy Of tho
past two years. Gowns. settings.
women in the picture-all arc beau
tiful. while the plot IS "fuH speed
ahead"