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The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22
Commodity News
LEATHER.

LEATHER.
Boston, July 22.-Shoe mahufac-
turers are filling their leather re-
quirements we'll ahead for the first
time in two years. For months they
bought only for immediate require
mepts.
AUTOMOBILES.
Cleveland, July 22.-Automobile
dealers here forecast unusually
heavy sales in July and August.
Many show rooms are bare Of cars
because factories are far behind or
ders.
HARDWARE.
Pittsburgh, July %. - Lighting
fixtures, plumbing supplies and
steamfitting material and builders
hardware are extremely active
here.
CLOTHING.
st. Paul, July 22-Summer cloth
ing sales have been retarded by
cool weather throughout this Sec
ton although there has been fair
response to special bargain cuts in
price.
PAPER
Van Couver, B. C., July o.
British Columbia paper mills, over
whelmed with orders and new bus
mess from Australia, are working
"a hours day with full crews on
every shift. They are turning out
$50 tons Of newsprint day in the
Power River district alone.
| COCOA BEANS.
New York, July 2.-It is estimat-
ed that the cocoa bean importations
into the United States in the year
1922 will be approximately LOO
900 bags with a value of approx.
mately $3o.0o0.o0o.
FRUTT.
! Fl Smith, Ark, July ga white
lime kiln to supply the Arkansas
orchard belt >yill be opened ir
Whitney. This plant will Save
growers the freight on white linn.
now imported from outside thu
! state.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22
FRUIT nus : J Be
SOLD ONLY By
WEleRI IS Law


Grocers and retail produce mer-
chants viii be canvassed by l. K.
Eihl, city inspector Of weights and
measures, within few days. = do
termine the manner In which COM
modities formerly sold ~ dry meoe-
ure are now sold.
Instructions from George A. Barr,
state director Of trade and o..
merce, and copies OF the nav
weights and measures law approx
ed June 80, 1921, have been receiy-
ed ct the city.
The law provides for selling veg
etables and fruits BY avoirdupois
weight or in standard measures.
Use Of dry standard Of measure
ment for the sale OF potatoes. ap-
pies, fruits, vegetables and other
dry commodities where the sales
were made from bulk is mo- longer
permissible or legal, according to
the law.
The state has fixed the number
Of pounds . bushel for Is different
fruits and vegetables, information
about which has been mailed to
practically every tradesman in the
state. When a purchaser orders .
peck or q quart it does not mean
that he shall be given q peck or a
quart measure. but the number Of
pounds or ounces that constitutes
a peck or a quart according to the
statutory weight
Where fruits or vegetables are
sold for which no statutory weight
is given the sales shall be made by
weight on basis Of price q pound
or by numerical count. Merchants
are not authorized to fix arbitrary
standards OF their own.
Cabbage, celery, beets. carrots
and vegetable roots which by COM
mon custom have been sold by the
head or bunch may still be sold IN
this manner, or by weight or count
Berries and small fruits are to b.
sold in no other manner than By
weight, or in boxes, baskets or 9th
er open containers holding a quar-,
or less when level full-quart, pint
or one-half pint.
A @Golden Rule" Law.
In view of this law. Mr.. Eihl said
today, housewives are justified II
demanding accurate measure oi
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22
Business Topics

Philadelphia. July 22.-The new
motor ship >Missourian is now on
her maiden voyage to the Pacific
coast via the Panama Canal loaded
to the hatches with big cargo.
The vessel, which is part Of the
Hartman feet, Is equipped with
electric devices for loading and dis
charging cargo.
Kansas City, July Plank
ruptcy cases in Kansas increased
more than 100 per cent in the last
year and were more than 800 per
cent greater than the pre-war aver
age.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22

With g inspectors stationea :
the various materials plants ~
are turning out materials for. In.
nois hard roads, the amount oece.
crete inspected has reached 4.
maximum for the year. accordipe =
the state highway division.
In June about $50. zoo barrels 4
concrete were inspected for use *.
Illinois. This II approximately ons.
third Of the amount inspected s
the whole OF 1921. More than a
plants are now furnishing mater.
ials for Illinois highways, and n.
department says, - wonderful rec.
ord OF output win be recorded a.
this year,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22

According to police Robinson
has victimized a number ~of Dav-
enport business men,, including
Chris Jansen, jeweler, 1898 West
second street, who gave Robinson
$50 credit on purchase. 1t is
claimed by police that Robinson
served term In the Pontiac re-
fOrmatory.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22
DAVHlPORTER HELD
FOR CLAIMING TO
HAVE FEDERAL JOB

S. E. Robinson, 512 Ripley
street, Davenport, alias Clarence
Stevens, alias c. E. Riggs, was held
under $1,000 bond by U. S. Com
A. G. Bush on the charge
of posing as a department Of JUS
tice operative, federal prohibition
agent and narcotic inspector-Hi
case was continued to July IS and
bond was furnished by Mrs. Jennie
Palmer, 1919 Walling court.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22

their commodities from all Dealers
It is the purpose, he stated, of the
weights and measures laws to pro-
tect both seller and purchaser from
Inaccuracies in measurements. The
weights and measures bureau
strives to insure the observance Of
the golden rule between the mer-
chants and between merchants and
consumers, Other sections of the
law insure square dealing by Job
bers in these commodities.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-07-22
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eurxo aheod at full speod the mo-
ment tho present dangers are
PASSED. That widespread tendency
70 70 ahead givss the most satisfac-
tory indication for speedy settle
ment q the labor DISPUTES. For 1t
shows the unwillineness Of every
line of business to relinQuish the
newly recovered prosperity which
Was absent % long. =
II Il an axiom in Industrial dis
putes that NO labor controversy
ever y won against the weight Q.
public opinion. The eaeef1ees ana
ability Of business to 30 ahead u
crystahxing public opinion wnicn n
despiy concerned 1atn tne onect on
the pubnc pOcketDook. Mne1nor
tnat opinion packs tne strlkeIs OF
the operators II Wall De = weisnty
enough factor 10 90 lar towsro
forcing speedy settlement For u
Is Deing reaiised now mat tne
strikes are costing everybody
Money.
All HSye Jobs.
UNEMPLOYMENT has practically
disa ppeared, but the workers who
! have Jobs do not want to lose them,
as many will II the strikes are not
settled shortly. Factories and in
dustrial plants cannot run without
n:.s rue, Hnu eu. may ss; y. snsM .;. ~ Ma;.sn. =.
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Oroers agsreealng scores OF NIL
lions OF dollars are pouring In upon
merchants ana manuiacturers ana
producers ana more orders are
only waiting normal conoitions 10
make tneir appearance. BUSINESS
men DO not want to lose those or
ders but they cannot NIL them II the
mines and railroads are not func-
tiOning. Retailers cannot sell
goods II the buying power of their
customers is reduced. These are
urges tnat are penino pubic opin'
ION ana the tAik OF tne parties tc
disputes. no matter now full OF
bluster or denance 1t may be or
either side, Will be ineffective
against the silent weight of general
disapproval and demand for a set
Element.
/ ProspArity Merely Waits.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
UNDER FALSE PRETENSES'

Leo Ditrichstein. the renowned
actor-dramatist and producer who
within the past Is years has en-
joyed so many striking New York
successes. is coming TO South Bend
for his first visit IN many years. He
will appear at the Oliver theater on
Saturday, Sept. so, for a single per
Torrance in his latest comedy sue
cess entitled Under False Pretens-
es'. This comedy described as "a
merry modern marital play" IS by
Ben Hecht, the author Of that amaz-
ing novel Erik Dorm" which at the
present time is at the top Of the list
of the best sellers in London in
much the same way that Hutchin-
sons book IF Winter Comes" IS
leading the van in this country.
Hecht is also the writer Of an ex-
traOrdinary daily double column in
the Chicago Daily News under the
standing caption Around the
Town a daily fueilleton so bril-
liant in manner and matter that in
two years it has given Hecht inter
national fame as A Journalist. His
writing style is splendidly imagina-
tive and as witty as It is sage. The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28

critics % Chicago. New York and
London too. for that matter, are on
the qui vive for news OF this, Hechts
first full length play.
Under False Pretenses" handles
a theme OF love and marriage with
a point OF view that might be des
Cribed as the last word In up-t0-
date philosophy. Il IS an undoubt-
ed sensation for the east. as f.
proved on the Pacific coast where
* was rendered for the first time on
any stage az the Century theater,
san Francisco, last June.
Within the actors guild Itself. no
artist on the boards today takes
higher rank than Leo Ditrichsteiu.
Actors know him as the creator Of
a thousand roles" and honor him
accordingly. Such a surprising re-
cord for an actor suu young IN
years Is almost unprecede IN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
Stage
ORPHEUM

Shireen. the girl who sees with
out eyes, was a guest OF the Rotary
club at their weekly luncheon Wed
nesday and gave a battling demons
tration OF her mysterious power 10
see while blind-folded. Shireen is
one OF the principal attractions on
the Orpheum bill and viii continue
her engagement the remainder Of
the week.
experimenting the bill starting
today is the Beatrice Morrell sextet
a musical comedy Offering that in
PRODUCES high-class singing by every
member OF the aggregation. Another
act prominently featured is Fred
Lewis. who is both fat and funny. He
Is a big. overgrown. smiling boy and
when he laughs the audience viii
just naturally laugh too.
Kelly and Kozy, a clever pair OF
funsters present an oddly entitled
"Ooluf." Seymour and jeanette, the
midnight steppers and Grant and
Wallace, with a clever combination
Of originalities. round out the pro-
gram. The screen subjects will he an
.'Aesop's Fable" and the latest Pathe
News reel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
Secrets of the Mouies Revealed

Q-HOw much Is it said Valen-
tinO's new contract will call for?
A-Valentino's new contract. Il Is
reported VIII call for $1,000 weekly,
for two years. For his work in the
-Four Horsemen OF the Apocalypse, q"
he received around $3.50 and would
have been glad 70 sign for that
amount for any number Of years.
His success in the -Four Horsemen'
boosted his salary to $500 a week.
The Sheik' brought him such popu-
larity that he was made a star. So.
convinced he is entitled to realize on
the wave of popularity on which he
rides. he asked $1,000 as a weekly
salary.
On what picture will Mary
PickfOrd next be featured?
A.-Mary's next picture will be
Dorothy Vernon Of Haddon Hall, -
work On which she will soon begin.
Q.-What is Louise Glaum's right
name?
A.-Isabella Schwartz IS Louise's
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
SALE

Miriam Cooper. the pretty actress
" no bewitched thousan by her
Of one Of the Cameron SIS
tiers I'm THE Birth Of a Nation" win
appear at the LaSaue theater for
the last Zine today in her latest
First National production "Ssre-
made" In this picture Miss Cooper
takes the part Of a Spanish senOrita,
and George Walsh, "a PanchO who
loves the beautiful senorita. as do
an other youths Of Magdalena. The
action Is laid in he Spanish town
Of Magdalena, where Don Fulgen-
c!O, the governor, had ruled for
many years with an indulgent and
ienient hand, winning the hearts
OF all When Domingo Matcas.
who Is grasping and avaricious,
skaters the peace OF the land and
takes Don FulgenciO's place as gov
ernor the picture moves along on
"a swift. rough road, for the new
governors son falls in love with
Maria and Is determined % possess
her. Daredevil riding. thrilling
battles. and reckless deeds Of dash
ing cavaliers that follow make a
story that holds the interest from
first to last.
On Friday and Saturday me La
Sale will show Hearts Haven" a
story dealing with every day hap
penings OF every day people, grip
ping in interest. and wrapped up
in great love story.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28

right name.
Q-Who is Anita Stewards lead
ing man in her new picture Rose o.
the Sea? >"
A.-Anita's leading man IS her
husband, Rudolph Cameron. They
were married when they were with
the old Vitagraph Company.
Q.-What star is called the Cling
ing Vine OF the Screen ?"
A-Lillian Gish Is the fragile.
wistful, s9d-eyed type Of girl and
has justly been spoken Of as the
'Clinging Vine of the Screen"
Q.-What has been suggested.
humorously. as a descriptive picture
for Charlie Chaplin?
A-"The Spendthrift." has been
put forth as an apt title for an auto
biographical picture for Charlie.
What has the editor of a prom
inent movie magazine 10 say anent
the endless criticism Of screen pro-
auctions? Look for the answer
tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
LEGION PUSHES
WEALTH DRAFT
Seeks Passage of Act Drafting
Men. Capital and In
dustry.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept. a.
fBy L. PA campaign for era ct
ment Of a universal service act, an
der which all the nations res, -ces
-man-power. capital, utilities and
ndustry-would be drafted" auto
maticauy upon future decla- alton
OF war, viii be launched ~ the
American Legion at It's annus-. con
vention IN Sew Orleans next month
A proposed general ccrscr option
statute viii be presented - the
legiOnnaires by Col. d. John Marker.
chairman OF the Legion's military
affairs committee. which was In
structed By the 1921 convention 10
study the problem. Representatives
OF the war department helped the
proposed law. indicating that Official
endorsement OF the movement 70 be
started by the Legion will be forth
coming.
Il was reported on good authority
today that Sec'y Weeks had already
given the proposal his informal ap-
prevail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
Uncle Wiggily

DO you want 10 come for a hop
with me. Susie?" called Uncle Wig
gily one afternoon TO the little rabbit
girl. She had just come from school
and had hardly gotten used to stay
ing IN a large part OF the day. During
long vacation she could hop about
as she pleased.
Yes. Uncle Wiggily." answered
Susie. I should like 10 go with you
Do you think Wei have-an adven-
ture?" she whispered 20 the bunny
gentleman. as she took hold OF hts
paws.
why. we might. Susie" answer
ed Mr.. Longears with a jolly little
twinkle OF his pink nose. What
sort OF adventure would you like?"
and Uncle Wiggily asked this just
as a clerk IN a store might inquire
gar or the brown kind. with which
90 make molasses candy.
oh" whispered Susie. as she
drew closer to her rabbit uncle. Il
think Ia like a-a-sorter SCARY
adventure! But not too scary!" she
exclaimed. 4 don't want the Woozie
Wolf or the Fuzzy Fox really 10 get
me"
And wouldn't want that.
either!" laughed Mr.. Longears. We'll
hop along. Susie. and We'll see what
sort OF adventure the day may have
for US"
Over the fields and through the
woods hoped the two Dummies. SUI
sic was telling Uncle wiggily the
funny things that happened IN the
hollow stump school that day How
Johnnie Bushytail. the squirrel boy
nearly turned a somersault when he
was cracking a hard nut For IN
school the animal children learned
lessons such as how squirrels should
crack nuts how puppy dogs should
politely gnaw bones and how chick
ems should pick up grains OF corn.
All OF n sudden. as Susie was hop
ping along. she deard a rustline
noise in the bushes. and she jumped
back and took tight hold or Uncle
wiggily's paw. which she had let
slip away a moment before.
"Oh. IL guess that's an old
snake" gasped Susie.
Nonsense laughed Uncle Wig
gily. And. susie, even II IL is 4
snake. maybe he isn't after YOU. Per
haps he may be chasing the Fox"
But Il wasn't a snake after all. u
was only Mrs. HippitS. the Hop Toad
ladx. hurrxing home with part OF a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
AUDITORIUM

The Auditorium is presenting for
the last times today Frank Mayo in
FTracked to Earth" q picture that
IS worth your taking time to see. II
is Mayo's best to date and is so orig
inal and new In its ideas that you
cannot help but enjoy every foot oil
it. The story is about a man who,
single handed goes into the vast sand
wastes TO capture a baGdit gang.
Now you can imagine that this is no
easy task for a man alone TO ac-
complish but Is done by the use of
new and clever tricks such as you
have never seen on any screen be-
fore A picture like this cannot help
pleasing for it is action from start
TO finish and such actiOn that it
Will make you sit right out on the
end of your seat and hold on TO the
arms
A comedy. splitting Hairs" is
also on the program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
Screen
BLACKSTONE

''Manslaughter." wri,ten by Alice
Duer Miller, created q sensation
when It was frs. published in book
form, and IN producing the screen
version OF this mighty drama, the
settings are the Last word IN artis-
TIC extravaganza The story is
strong. and teaches a powerful les
son, for it deals with a beautiful
rich young girl. who IN filing her
mad desire for excitement causes
the death OF a motorcycle cop. The
district attorney Is very much in love
with Lydia Thorne, not for the riot
Gus life she leads but for the girl he
thinks she could be, and in trying
to save her from further -Vin. sends
her 10 prison. Cecil B. DeMille has
faithfully reproduced a scene of the
barbarian invasion OF Rome IN this
Picture. It shows a lavishly beauti-
tul Roman bacchanal, which is in
terTupted by the GOths. A etrikingIy
realistic gladiatorial combat IS one
OF he many interesting features Of
the bacchanalian entertainme nt.
This intensely dramatic picture. with
ali It's beauty, human appeal, and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
JAP PRINCE RECENT
WILL VISIT AMERICA

TOXIC, Sept. 27-(By l. y. So
While no confirmation was obtain
able today Of the statement made in
Van Couver by Viscount Matsuidara
that the prince regent Of Japan may
visit the United States next spring
II was learned from the imperial
household that the regents wedding
first planned for next May. prob
ably Will not take place before fall.
This was taken here TO indicate that
such a trip as outlined by Matsuidara
who is master Of ceremonies in the
imperial household here. is being
considered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
Record Tax Rate Fixed
for Goshen NeIt Year

GOSHEN. Ind. Sept. 27-The
highest total tax levy in the history
OF Goshen will come in 1923-$2.SS
10 on each 500 valuation, an in
creace OF 30 cents over the 1922 to-
tai valuation OF sass.
High taxes are ascribed TO the fol-
lowing causes:
fire departments In Goshen.
Erection Of a 100000 school
building.
Improvement Of county highways
costing nearly 100000.
There is much complaint over
high taxes, property owners assert
ing "they are being taxed 10 death -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28

toadstoOl for her husbands supper.
Hello. Uncle Wiggily! Hello Su-
sie,' called Mrs Hippity, as she hur-
ried along.
Uncle Wiggily and Susie said
"hello!" in a jolly fashion, and then
they hoped on a little farther
They were crossing a little brook
when all of a sudden, Susie gave a
scream and jumped so quickly that
she nearly fell off the bridge over
the brook.
What's the natter" asked Uncle
Wiggily, who caught the little rab-
bit girl by her ears just in time to
save her from falling in the water.
What's the matter?"
"Oh. look at that big bug" cried
Susie. HE darted right at me. He
has four wings and a long body, as
sharp as a needle. on, know what
Is is. It's a Darning Needle, and he'll
sew my ears up oh! OH Ohoo 90
oo!" and Susie covered her ears with
her paws as the big green insect, his
wings shining like rainbows, again
darted near her.
Nonsense" laughed Uncle Wiggily
That's only a Dragon Fly. True. he
is often called a Darning Needle, but
he doesn't darn, though I believe
Nurse Jane wished he did when she
sees the holes in my socks. And he
doesn't sew up ears. He only catches
bad biting bugs, like mosquitoes, and
then there aren't so many TO nip us
Thank you, Uncle Wiggily, for
telling the truth about me-" buzzed
the Dragon Fly, as he fitted near the
Dummies. "Of course I don't sew up
ears and I wouldn't hurt you or Su-
sic for all the world and part OF
another one"
"Oh!" murmured Susie. Then I'm
not going 10 be afraid OF you, Mr.
Dragon Fly" and she watched the
beautiful insect fit about.
Just then all Of a sudden. out from
under the bridge came sneaking the
bad old Bob Cat, with tassels on his
ears. The Bob Cat was hungry. Clos
er and closer he came to Uncle Wig
gily and Susie. and they did not see
the bad chap as they had their backs
toward him.
But. all at once. Uncle Wiggily
and Susie heard the Dragon Fly buzz
Away with you! Away with you,
Bob Cat! Don't you dare hurt I'm
Gle wiggily or Susle!"
The two Dummies turned IN time TO
see the Bob Cat almost ready TO
Jump at them. But no sooner did
the Bob Cat see the Dragon Fly than
=, L. I, .-
ears and cried:
"Oh. don't sew me up Don't sew
me upl Don't sew the tassels fast
down over my ears, Darning Needle,
I'll be good! Don't sew me up" and
away he ran. not hurting the Dummies
at all
"Ha! Hal" laughed Unclee Wig
glly. Thank you. Mr.. Dragon Fly.
It is a good thing for Us that the Bob
Cat was so silly as 10 believe you
could sew up his ears and tassels."
"Of course couldn't" laughed
the Dragon Fly. "but I'm glad he
didn't know any better"
"SO'm T." spoke Susie, But 7
know better. don't I. Uncle Wiggily
And I'm never going to be afraid OF
Dragon Flies any more"
And she never was and hope you
aren't
And II the cake OF soap doesn't
go sailing in the wash tub with the
wringer. and forget 70 come back In
time for sCrubbinE the face Of the
clock. I'll tell YOU next about Uncle
wlggily and the peanuts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28
G. AND A. SHOPMEN
REJECT SETTLEMENT

BLOOMINGTON. Ill, Sept. 81
Striking shopmen OF the Chicago
and Alton railroad today voted to
reject the strike settlement offer
os Receiver w. G.. Bierd made at a
recent conference between the re-
ceiver. local business men and rep
resentatives of the strikers.
The men maintain tina. rules gov
erning operation OF shops are radi-
cally different from what Receiver
Bierd represented them 20 be 10 the
business men.
Local business men will continue
their efforts to mediate he diff
culties between the company and
the men
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-09-28

ADJUSTMENTS


heart interest. viii glitter on the
Blackstone screen for -he last time
today
Friday and Saturday a spectac-
u.ar production dealing with an al
most forgotten era. with gripping
8nd thrilling love theme running
through il. comes 20 the Blackstone
Under .he title Loves OF Pharaoh"