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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-15

acquainted with this phase Of it to
60 into detail.
In general the Farm Bureau mas
created a splendid feeling of CO.
operation and desire to work to-
gether for the good of all.
]. c. MACKEY,
State Bank of Cordova.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22
FOOD COSTS RISE

The retail cost of food in 20 out of Il repre-
sentative cities during the month Of November The
average rise about three per cent New orleans
alone showed decrease AS this amounted to less than
fve-enths of per cent is doubtful If the citizens
even knew their luck
In the cities canvassed it found that the cost
Of living for November of this year averaged from "a
per cent Is per cent higher than it did for November
of 1913 This bears out the contention that those VINO
look for return of pre-war prices tor living commoa
tiles look in vain.
A rise of three per cent in the immediate cost OF
living is not very large but it significant, es-
pecialy if it is the beginning of a gradual upward
sweep The fact that wages like the cost of living have
tended to maintain higher average than before the
war at helps to explain the situation and to re-
lieve it. But with the cost of food ascending any talk
of considerable wage reductions will appeal to very
small audience
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22
FRANCE AND AMERICA

There is pretty general agreement that Clemen-
ceau has succeeded in his American mission But that
is only half his task.
There is apparent friendly attitude of the
American people toward France, since Clemeuceau
came and appealed to the American heart Before his
coming sentiment here was largely against France.
There was much deliberate anti-French propaganda,
and there was widespread feeling that France was so
selfish arrogant and mitaristic since the armstlce
that she was menacing the peace of Europe. France
lacked American sympathy accordingly. The propa-
ganda has died down and the sympathy has swung
back-half way at least
America wants to be Frances friend. But there
is still some doubt as to whether Cenenceau has really
spoken for France there the certainty that he has
not spoken for the French government Observing
Americans do trust the present French government
any too much though they like the French people ana
would like to help them.
1t is up to Clemenceau now to persuade France as
he has persuaded America. France too, must come
half way if there to be any real cooperation France
must meet American ideas of fair war settlement,
which would really settle things instead of inviting
another war. France must show more readiness Tor
disarmament and international cooperation.
If Clemenceau can get the French public and gov
eminent to swing around to his views as much as
America seems to have DONE there need be no doubt
about France and America getting along together
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22
SAD EUROPE

With the prevailing tendency of European gov
ernments to fail of any adequate conclusions at their
MANY conferences there is increasing temptation 10
great i1npatience with the whole European question:
Yet at least so far the people themselves are con-
cerned perhaps it is, after ALL time for sympathy
and understanding rather than for criticism and cola
aloofness.
brilliant hard-headed American business
woman who travelled through Europe last summer eX-
plained the situation something in this fashion:
ooh yes we had good time, and enjoyed 1t IN
way and vet do not know that am glad Went
They are all so unhappy and unsettled and miserable
there ,,
at makes no difference where you go-England,
France Germany Austria Italy, among the Russian
expatrates in any of these countries you feel the same
Of England is the best off, but even there hey
are all upset. and the minute you get across the Char
mel it breaks your heart. Honestly you are ashamed
to stay anywhere, eat their food, or even ouy ei
merchandise-they need it so themselves. :,
.They are so poor, so hungry, so bewlldered, all
YOU can think of is that you want to help And yet,
where can anybody begin? 1t is no wonder NOBODY
even the heads of governments knows where TO start
After YOU have been around little, you don't feel
superciious and ntolerant any more only sorry Tor
them all When my husband asked me what would
do to help if could could only say don't know II
God gave me all the money in the world would not
know where to Begin!
Perhaps if more Americans had this first-hand
experience we would all be more pltlfui, less fear1u
and more ready help whether it be in wise leader
shin or in some more substantial way. In any event.
this side of the picture should not be forgotten in es
mating the European SITUATION
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22
GOLD TO ENGLAND

The rapid approach of the British pound ster-
ling toward par brings the suggestion that soon Great
britain NAV be competing with the United States for
the worlds gold.
1t does not seem possible that British money
should become actually worth more than American
money when one considers the huge amount OF Brit
ish war Obligations and current expense and the IN
dustrial depression still existing in England Yet
there are American fnanciers who say they would not
be surprised if gold actually started moving from
America to England next year -
There would be great harm In that as the nm
ANGLERS admit There might be much good The United
States with about 81 100000 in its treasury vaults
has half the gold in the world. That is twice as much
As this country needs currency reserve. The re-
sung deprivation felt by other countries hurts teir
currency and makes it hard for them to transact their
own business and still harder for them to buy from u.s.
Ii England gains of our gold England will be-
come a better customer and the gold eventually will
flow back in form another plus llDerai profit
New York man has asked for divorce because
his wife cannot add, subtract multiply That man
doesn't want wife. What he wants is first-class
comptometer. --.4....-
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22
Bedtime Stories
UNCLE WIGGILY'S CHRISTMAS
NUTS
By HOWARD r. CARTS

Copyright, 1922, by Mcclure News
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22
TOM SIMS SAYS

C. A. Lampe is Washington fire.
man arrested for turning in false
alarms so Lampe may have been lit
The best Christmas gift is the gift
of knowing what others want.
Frank Chance will manage the
Boston Red Sox next year, giving
this team at least one chance.
Reader asks if n couple married
near Christmas are yuletied. Yes.
The hard. thing about skating is
to keep doing it standing up.
When the modern girl has no
complexion she viii make up for it.
Beston's mayor wants coal goug
ers jailed. Locking them up in the
ice plant would be better.
1t is estimated 100000 bare
footed men stumble over toys III the
dark every Christmas.
Mexican fans beat up player
for hitting an umpire, showing Mex
leans know nothing about baseball.
The size of the box of candy you
should give a girl depends upon how
many brothers she has.
They use gIvcerine for tears in the
movies because movie stars can
think. Of nothing to cry about.
. NTeSas nnan says he killed deer
with his knife and we say prohibi
tion snftaenfgreed in TeAitsss
Kansas girl of 10 WAS ssclesied
judge and says it is q Joke. Flee
lions often are, which is no joke.
Every GAristmas three fourths of
the fat people get fatter.
A girl with a Christmas ring hates
to wear her Christmas gloves.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for This Date
in Past Years
TWENTY-ONE YEARS AGO
DecAmhar % 1901

Four or five brick buildings are
to be started early the coming year
in Imperial.
The Rev. John C. Hay will preach
an appropriate Christmas sermon to-
morrow at the Christian church.
Christmas evening there will be Il
social at the church and refresh
ments will be served. There will
be a surprise for the children of the
Sunday School
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22
TEN YEARS AGO
Decemher % 1919

II. A. Terwilliger arrives in Holt
Vile from Santa Ana, where he has
been Engaged in fancy stock rails
ing. He has shipped 40 of his
choicest breed of hogs and will en-
gage in raising porkers on the j.
Il. Strang ranch.
There are now fully 5000 people
living in FL Centre. If the same
rate of growth continues another
year there will be 5000 in the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
December %. 1907

Irish potatoes have proven their
value as an Imperial Valley crop,
several growers being Melted above
800 per acre for their potato crop
this last season.
The higher grades in the Imperial
schools have Christmas tree for the
primary pupils, taking them com
pletely by surprise.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22

C. A. Lampe is Washington fire
man arrested for turning in false
alarms so Lampe may have been lit.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22

The second pig survey Of the Unit
ed States was begun by the depart
ment Of agriculture on November !.
1t viii gather information on swine
raising in all states in the uniou.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22

Mrs, $. o. Adair will spend Christ
mas with her daughters in Los An
geles.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cuthbcrtson
of San Diego are he guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Baker.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
Texas ToOns Emerge
From Mud and Slime
Dynaruiting of Levee During Flood
Costs Sixty Lives.

FIT. WORTH, Texas.--Surrounded
on three sides by water that covered
an area of nearly twenty-five square
miles, Fit Worth is engaged in cleans
ing the city of mud and slime, while
searching parties comb the lowlands
with difficulty seeking the victims OF
the disaster.
The dead and missing total sixty
two, while as many more are in hos
pitfalls suffering from injuries and ex-
posture. The damage is estimated at
81 100000 in the Fl Worth area alone.
Dallas suffered to the extent of $780,
600 and parts of Louisiana many times
that amount.
Meanwhile the police are Investigate
ing the dynamiting of the levee en-
bankments which caused the inunda-
ton of the city The bikes were thor
oughly inspected as the flood advanced
down the Mississippi valley. Engineers
pronounced them perfect. Men were
patrolling the levee night and day, but
no report came from them warning
the inhabitants of even the slightest
break, when the explosion resounded
through the city and the water poured
through the gap in torrents.
The $500 families made homeless
by the food are gradually regaining
their dwellings. A thousand refugees
who fled to Natchez, Miss, and other
highland points are slowly drifting
back to help clean up the debris.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16

Among those who attended the
Brenau glee club in Americas Thurs
day night were Misses Carolyn and
Anna Crittenden, Mr.. Mercer Wooten
and Mr.. George Lumpkin,
Misses Catherine Holmes and Le1ta
Allen left for White Plains Saturday
to visit Mrs. R. d. Cunningham.
Miss Annie Laura Pinkston, OF Al
bany, is with her sister, Miss Marilu
Pinkston, for a few days.
Miss Jewell Martin and Miss Sara
Perry are in Miami, Fla, spending the
month with Miss Perry's aunt.
Miss Emily Wilkes and Miss Madge
Jones spent the weekend with Miss
Annette Arthur.
Miss Sarah Short spent the week
end at Andrew college with Miss Ju-
liza Wooten.
Mrs. Arthur White is visiting rela-
tives at Sullins college, Bristol, Va.
Miss Merle Crittenden returned
home from Montgomery Saturday.
Mr.. G.. R. Swami and wife OF Car
negie, were here Friday.
Mr. Homer Harris, OF Sharon, was
with friends here Sunday.
Mr.. Clarence Pullen is in Atlanta
for few days.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
Pleasant Hill News.

Rev. and Mrs. Elder stopped over
Sunday with Mr. Neil Mcleod. They
were en- route from Albany to Illinois,
where they will make their future
home. Mr. Elder preached Sunday
night to a large congregation.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. L. Hammondss
and family, Mr.. J. P. L. Mathews and
Misses Matte Bell and Catherine
went to the singing convention at
Sumter City Sunday.
Mr.. R. w. Jennings left Monday for
Rupert, Ga, where he has accepted a
position with the government to build
so miles of national highway.
Mr. Bertus McLendon and little
daughter, Claudia were Sunday visi-
tors at the home of Mrs S. B. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Everette went
to Sardis to hear Rev. James and dlned
with Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie lowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Fleming spent
the weekend near Doverel with the
latter's mother, Mrs. Freeman.
The Misses Kennedy, of Cottondale,
were Sunday visitors of Miss Gwen
dolyn Hammonds.
Messrs. Oscar and Dan Sem are
thrashing their wheat crops.
Miss Eula McCrea is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Jack Williams.
Mr.. Russell Snipes spent Monday
in Americas on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Jennings spent
Sunday at Cordray
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
Big w. NJ. u. Rally
Held at Omaha Tuesday

One of the best rallies ever held in
the Summerhill Association was that
at Omaha on Tuesday, May 9th. Mrs.
VIM. A. Fitzgerald, secretary OF the
district, presided. She was assisted by
Mrs. Banks, secretary, who gave dem
onstrations of the R. A. and Y. A.
work in that district.
The program began at 1920, with
Mrs. E. L. Branner, OF Lumpkin, in
charge OF the devotional service, max
ing an earnest plea for our assistance
and encouragement to our boys and
girls during their junior period when
their memory is at its height, to mem
orize the beautiful verses OF the
Psalms.
A splendid message was brought by
Mrs. Fitzgerald, one of welcome and
exhortation to greater activity in the
Masters work. after which she intro
duced Mrs D. B. Fitzgerald and Mrs.
Salter charter members of the Omaha
Womans Missionary Society, which
was the first society in south Georgia,
reaching from the Chattahoochee river
to the Atlantic coast Mrs. D. B. FitZ-
gerald related her experience and eff
forts put forth to get this noble work
started among the churches, and it
was thrilling indeed as we looked up
on her joyous countenance while she
gave brief history of the Summerhill
and other associations God has so
blessed her in the evening of life when
the sun is sinking low to look back
over the fields and see the ripening
grain, from the seed she helped sow
in the morning. Though the praise be
cali the Fataher's what a JOY must be
hers to know He used her as an in
strument to help to bring to pass the
present growth of the w. M. U. The
reward of this life is sufficient to say
nothing of the one cup yonder." Mrs.
l. B. Crawford, OF Richland, gave in
an interesting way Echoes" from the
divisional institute held at Pelham in
March
Mrs. D. B. Fitzgerald gave soul
stirring address on 'World Wide Mis-
sions," after which a sumptuous re-
past was served at the church.
Mrs. Crowley led the devotional for
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
SHELLMAN NEWS
SADYE WEATHERS, Correspondent

the afternoon session, the scripture be-
ing the twelfth chapter OF Romans.
Mrs. n. c. Coffin, Of Richland, in
her original and convincing manner,
spoke on The Is Million Campaign
Those who have never heard her on
this subject have missed treat. This
was followed by conference OF meth
DDS:
Mrs. E. L. Brawner, programs;
Mrs. J. w Lunsford, periodicals; Mrs.
n. c. Coffin, scrap book; Mrs. T.. n.
Berbal, reports; Mrs, James Humber,
boxes.
Rev L. B. Crawford and Rev. J. w.
Faulkner added much to the services:
Mrs. w. S. Childs, superintendent OF
the associations, was present with sug-
gestions OF forward movement in ev-
cry phase OF the work. 1t was truly a
great teaching service, a day OF meth
DDS, and everyone went away feeling
that it was good to have been there
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
happenings at Herod
Are Pithily Photographed
Touching Program Was Rendered on
Mothers Day. Other Items.

The program rendered here on
Mothers day is as follows: Instru-
mental solo, Home, Sweet Home, "
transcription, Mrs. Hannah; reading,
The Dear Mother Love" six primary
children: reading, Mother" Kathryn
Duggan; reading, Mothers Song,
Alice Brim; reading, Mothers Kiss
es," Hood Coker; duet and trio, Tell
Mother I'll Be There" Mr., Reddick,
Mrs Hass and Mrs. Cocker; benedic-
tory prayer, Mr. Carey Melton. The
children all did their parts splendidly,
and reflected credit on their leader.
Mrs. Reddick. The high tribute Of
tears, shed by many, was paid to the
music, which was rendered in touch
ingly sad. sweet, manner.
Mr.. J. H. Brim was given an ele-
giant birthday dinner Sunday by his
family. There were Is present, who
enioyed the sumptuous repast, and
rendered Mr. Brinl CALCULATIONS
and good wishes for many more birth
days -;.e,-l
Misses Mary and jamie Coker en-
Misses Bertha Brim and Melinda Har
ris as honorees. 1t was a delightful oc-
caSiOn.
Invitations have been received here
to the wedding of Mr. Cortez Roberts
and Miss Nellie Moody Hearty CON
CALCULATIONS to them in advance.
Mrs. Jeptha Corley McLendon and
Miss Elinor Florine Cocker, two of
Terrell's efficient teachers, spent day
at the Dawson school last week.
Mr.. Hitler Brim, OF Atlanta and Mr..
Grady Brim, of Washington have Wis
tied their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Brim.
Mrs. Gurr, with Mr.. Anderson, the
landscape gardener, spent a day with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Harris last week.
Mrs Ruby Duggan left this week to
spent the summer with Macon and At
lanta relatives and friends.
Mrs Lloyd Miller, OF Randolph,
spent last week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Frank Everette.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith and Mr.. and
Mrs. Crouch have been recent guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Aven.
Mesdames Richardson, McLain and
Aven, with Miss Alma McLain, have
visited in Dawson
Mrs. Duggan and Miss Kathryn
Duggan spent last mid-week with rel
atives in Cuthbert.
Mrs. Harris, Miss McLain and
Messrs. Dennard have visited in Par
rott and Weston.
Mr.. B. E. Leonard, of jacksonville,
Fla, has been a recent welcome guest
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob McColum have
visited Mr. and Mrs. Aven recently.
c. M. Harris, jr., has visited in
Randolph
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
WOMAN KILLED NEAR
SHELLMAN BY STORM
MISS MARY CHESHIRE CRUSH
ED BY TIMBERS WHEN HOUSE
BLOWS DOWN WEDNESDAY.

Miss Mary Cheshire was killed dur
ing a severe wind and electrical storm
that visited this section late Wednes-
day afternoon. With her brother, she
had taken refuge from the rain in a
small cotton house on their farm, four
miles west OF here, and the structure
was blown down by the wind, killing
her instantly. Her brother escaped I'M
injured. ... -.t...
A farm house belonging to w. ].
Oliver, and occupied by the family OF
Lon Knight, three miles west of here,
was struck by lightning and destroy
ed by fire which followed.
On the farm of J. F. and w. R.
Crittenden a mule at work in field
was killed instantly by lightning. The
negro who was blowing the mule es-
capped with hisj lifep but was severely
shocked.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
LUMBAGO.

This is rheumatism Of the mus
cles of the back 1t comes on suddenly
and is quite painful. Every movement
aggravates the disease Go to bed,
keep quiet and quick recovery may
be expected. Mrs. F. ]. Damn, Brock
port, N Y, writes: Il can honestly
say that Chamberlain's Liniment cured
me of lumbago a year ago last sum-
mer. When l began using it | was
fiat on my back in bed and could not
turn to the left or right had a bot
tie of Chamberlain Liniment in the
house and this was applied to my
back. 1t promptly drove away the
pains and aches. adv.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
PERSONAL MENTION FROM
RURAL HILL COMMUNIT!

u Mrs. Ben Thomson, who has been
staying with her parents for some
time, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis, has
gone Dover now.
The little 15-months-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Asa Bar6eld has been very
sick Tor the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Ben West and
children visited at the home of Mr..
Dave Wills Sunday.
Grandma Johnson is spending
some time with her son, Mr.. c. F.
johnson.
Master Woodrow Jenkins visited
his grandparents in Plains Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs D. S. Wills made a
business trip to Dawson. Saturday.
Mr.: Carl Davis is going to Cuthbert
to take a position.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
Notice to Tax Payers.

The tax assessors for the city of
Dawson will meet in session at the
county court room at the court house
in Dawson, Georgia on May IS, 1922,
and will remain in session for period
of ten days, exclusive of Saturdays
and Sundays, for the purpose of TAX
ing returns for all taxable property
located in the city of Dawson. Failure
to make returns to the board of tax
assessors will subject your property
to double taxation. Please be govern
ed accordingly. This May E, 1922.
R. R. JONES, City Clerk.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
Uncle Sam Is Custodian
Of Birds and Animal:
Customs Unpaid on Embryonic Zoo
From Germany.

The government has got something
worse than a white elephant on its
hands-it has got four monkeys, two
angora cats, two squirrels a fox, two
police dogs, 100 parrots, $50 canaries
and 912 bullhnches.
The embryonic zoo arrived at New
York recently from Germany on the
steamer Eriphosa consigned to local
animal importer for exhibition and
sale throughout the country. The Gus
toms service claims the consignment
was undervalued by $500 and pend
ing adjudication of the dispute remov-
ed the chattering, mawing, barking
shipment to a storage warehouse.
Federal authorities estimated that if
litigation was threatened the birds
and animals would be shipped back
overseas, because they were eating the
customs service out of ready funds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16

THIS is the storage battery place to fire your
L questions at. We can assist you materially
We will repair and recharge your battery and sell
you new one when you need it. If you own an
auto you need our servicesf
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
BARBECUE WAS GIVEN
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

Mrs. w. H. Gurr was one of the
visitors at the recent barbecue given
by the citizens of Richland to the boys
and girls clubs of several counties,
six houndred of these bright young
people being presents The occasion
was notable in many respects. A num-
Der of prominent speakers from the
state college of agriculture gave in
structiye talks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1922-05-16
DAWSONIANS RETURN
FROM TRIP TO PANACEA
Report a Pleasant Stay at That Pop
ular Florida Resort.

Mr.. c. NJ Harris afd party have
just returned from delightful out
ing at Panacea Springs, Fla Mr. Har-
ris reports the fishing fine, and gen
eral conditions ideal for rest and rec
recation. The season opened at this
popular resort May 18th, with Mr.. A.
Alderman, an experienced hotel man
in charge Everything is in readiness
for the comfort and pleasure of visi-
tors. Boating, bathing, fishing, etc,
offer pleasant pastime. Cool and re-
freshing breezes blow continuously
and there are no mosquitoes to annoy
American freight cars are twice the
size OF those in England
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-07-08

Madison Sample primary ballots q
the Wisconsin September general cleo.
-.on primaries have just been com.
plated by Elmer 5. Han. secretary q
state, and are soon 10 be sent 10 all
county clerks. Seventeen officers ara
70 be selected by the Wisconsin yoI.
ers this fall, The ballot shows. These
officers are listed On four party bal.
lots. each OF which IS u inches long.
The Democratic, Republican. Socialists
and Prohibition parties are repre-
scented
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-07-08

La1ys-l,- Announcement Ezs bee1
made o. The consolidation O. Lady
smiths two eldest BANKING lZs--tu-
-.ols, me R1zE County bank AMI -he
state Bank O. Ladysm-th- The Rusk
County bark VIII take over al tEe
business ot tAe STATE bank, and VIII
move ITO me busld1ng occupied NJ
r1e la>-er. T1e name. Rgsk County
bank Ell b retained. and the present
oElcers ri mat hank VIII continue as
officers * tAe consolidated Institution.
TIE new bank VIII have deposits q
more - Ss14Qy9 and resources Ct
about St.zgeoe0.