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WEDNESDAY THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS APRIL 21, 1920. a. I) VaLSOIJ MAY K1SIST UPON LEGISLATION A (Cop tinned from Vgt One.) iM , .1.- ko Am that ID "Iuw " other day that Mr. WH- Zmwu planning to set actively in the aW!" suAciBt - account . not takttt of the physical ZZa that might be implied by the Mf4 "etily." The president A-jM got get out and make speeches. Ha i too much of a sick man to to that But there's nothing wrong -Lh hi flow of language. Hew About a Bidgett j j gere are some me mingi kick the White house says are 'g0 on the congressional tfodr fftp lnl, 106 memory of con trols is Jogged by the following jenteaees from President Wilson's -ktfeft Biessage: ' l hope that congress will bring to conclusion at this session leg- Jslatlon looking to the establish- VMt of a budget system . , "Another and not less important upset of the problem is the ascer tainment UI lilt -iwiiwiu? '" -ui- aeaey with which money appro "priatsd are eipended "No one is authorized or equip pd to ascertain whether the money tot been spent wisely, economically aBd effectively. The auditors thould be highly trained officials i '-jj-ji permanent tenure . in the treasury department, free of obli gation to or motives of considera tion for this or any subsequent ad ministration "I trust that the congress will give its immediate consideration to the problem of future taxation. Simplification of the income and i profits taxes has become an immed iate necessity "Tii. rnneTpaa might woll ron- imc - - Sider whether the higher rates of Income and profits taxes can in peace times be effectively produc- .riTe of revenue and whether they may not on the contrary, he de fective of business activity and productive of waste and ineffic iency . ... "Whatever may have been our views during the period of growth oi ' American business concerning tariff legislation, we must now ad- Just our own economic life to changed condition growing out of the tact that American business is full grown and that America is the greatest capitalist in the world "Among the industries to which especial consideration should be given is that of the manufacture of dyeetuffs and related chemi cals ; ' "Wo must see to it that our re turning soldiws ' are assisted in every possible way to find the places for which they are fitted in the daily work of the country "The department of the interior has pointed the way by which re turning soldiers may be helped to nnd and take up land in hitherto undeveloped regions of the country which the federal government has already prepared or can readily prepare for cultivation V Other Business Undone. " Other items such as improve ments in ma.rltp.Hnr RtnrilM nf form m an 14 S7Tn n t hAttstr fnraatrv marl,- 1 oda, federal aid to good roads, the marking of all goods in interstate commerce" with the price at which they left the hands of the produc er," and laws requiring federal li censes of corporations- engaged in interstate commerce so as "to prevent unconscionable profits in the method of marketing" are all unacted upon. It is true the president has not put much pressure on congress HAMMERS : ANNUAL W.C.T.U. ESSAY CONTEST Miss Ruth Nichols and Fred Thiele Awarded Prises Maay . -Contestants. Out of the 140 essays catered in the annual temperance essay con test held Tuesday afternoon at the First. United Presbyterian church by the city W. C. T. U.'s. Miss Ruth Nichols of the Horace Mann school was awarded the girls' first prise and Fred Thiele of Longfellow school the boys' prise, both receiv ing $3 for their compositions. Miss Ethel Rohr of Franklin school is the winner of the girls' second prize of $2 and Hildring Gostafson of Horace Mann school the boys' second. The prises were awarded the successful young people by Dr. J. H. Gibson. The subject this year was "The Schoolboy's Moral Enemy is "the Clgaret" Essays which receive honorable mention were written by Miss Mar garet . Peterson of Horace Mann, Miss Lucille Slocum of Longfellow, Alice Mclntire of Franklin and Victor Peterson of Longfellow. Judges in the contest were Miss Belle F. Cooke, Mrs. Philip Wagner and Miss Ella Taylor. ' There was an unas-aally large Whatever You Do Don't Neglect Your Eyes, Says Dr. Lewis, Who Tells How to Strengthen Eyesight 50 in One Week's Time in Many Instances A Fin rrnrriptioa In Cm Have FUM and In a Hmm. Philadelphia. Pa. Do ym wear rfaaees? Are you a victim of eye strain or otber eye weaknesses ': It so. you will be (lad to know that according to Dr. Lewis then is real bone lor you. He mam Deflect causes more - eye troubles and poor axht than any other one thin. Many whose eyes were tannic say they had their eyes restored through the principle of this number of members and friends of I tha unions and the -essay writers! yroaem, lw m an. Refreshments were served following the paper reading. The May meeting will be flower mission day and will be held at the Y. W. C. A. ERECT ELECTRIC LINE FROM MILAN TO POINTS WEST (Special to The Argus.) Springfield, 111., April 21. The state public utilities commission is sued an order today granting the Western Rock Island County Power ; company a certificate of eonven-' ience and necessity to construct ' and operate an electric iransmls-: sion line from Milan to Taylor' Ridge and Edglngton and to points ' west of Milan. They also granted authority to issue capital stock to the amount of $20,000. PUBLIC 50TICE. ' I hereby give notice that I will not be responsible for debts con-, tracted by any one other than my- i self after this date. i April 20. 1920. JOHN L. WOODY. SatfS Wlillt fcrCTCITC&KYttgS Let Your Wish F6r a Beautiful Brass n Be Realized in Th i f Very Special Offering These beds just came though ordered many months ago. Were we to duplicate them at present factory prices we could not sell them for less than $42. MfeaK-. J ASK FOR Ilorlick's He Original ty j '-j v-jr-u-v-r f . Avoid CIJ . t" 3fmmffl imitations ai SubatituttM. Ki0-w't-hM- I Well Mitt. Malted Grain w.r.e in Powder The Original Food-Drink For All Agra Nofnnlrins; Nimiiiliiiiq niiLiULlI by followinr the tample -roleff. Hera the prescription: Go to any active drat store and get a battle of Bon-Op to tablets. Drop one Bon-Op to tablet in a fourth of a ( alass of water and allow to dissolve. With ! this liquid bathe the eyes two or four times daily. You should notice your eyes j dear up peraepubtf nj-hl rroa) the start j and inflammation will quickly disappear, f If yoor eyes are bothenns you. even a j little, take steps to save them now before 1 during the last few months as was ! wonderful Iree prescripOon. One man tars I mieht have been saved if they had cared BIS wint aunng tne Democratic I uw trying it: - l was almost Wind: could for their eyes in time. administration, but the White house i "LffT, " "''it aV alL Now 1 cal read has consistently maintained since the Republicans took possession of the senate and house that the executrie would merely" recom mend" and not coerce. The pur pose of that policy is being re vealed. It is now intended to hold congress responsible for inaction. And the Republicans will naturally hand it all back by insisting that the president interjected the cove nant of the League of Nations and delayed the settlement of domestic as well as foreign problems, on the merit or demerit of which the vot ers of America will hate an oppor tunity to pass judgment at the polls. eyes do not water any more. At mcht they would pam dreadfully: now tney feel fine all the time. It was like a mir acle to me." A lady who used it says: "The atmosphere seemed hazy with -or without glasses, but after uonr this pre scription for 15 days everything seems clear. I can even read fine print without Classes." It ia believed that thousands who wear glasses can now discard tbem in a reasonable time and multitudes more will be able to strengthen their eyes so as to be spared the trouble arid expense of ever getting glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions may be wonderfully benefited ! macy. MOTE: Another prominent PhyjQci&n to whom the above article was anbuutted said. "Boo -Opto is a very remarkable remedy. Its constituent ingredients are well known to eminent eye specialists and widely prescribed by them." The manu facturer guarantee it to strengthen eye eight 50 per cent in one week's time in many instances or refund the money. It can be obtained from any good druggist, and is one of the very few preparations I feel thould he kept on hand for regular un in almost every family. It is sold in this city by all leading druggist, including John Bengeton and the Red Cross mar- ; I feel sorry for -boys ihat have just corn-flakes says o&&tf' Its because their mothers doxit know, the best flakes are ST P TOASKES S fflll Leading Because it's sure because it's pure. The choice of house wives who insist on the best. Contains only such ingredients as have been officially approved by the United States Food Authorities. Calumet Baking Powder is the biggest selling brand in the world. It is absolutely whole somealways uniform. Call for Calumet Baking Powder. Less Ash Than Any Coal at a similar price. We do not know of a soft coal that will burn as freely, give such satisfaction and leave as little ash as PREMIUM (the comfort coal.) Ask any man who has burned it. ' YoaH do as the far-seeing ones are doing, you'll order PREMIUM NOW for next winter. Well gladly give you the names of satisfied users of PREMIUM. Rock Island Fuel Co. ffTTfTTI : Third Avenue and Twenty-third Street Phone R. I. 197 THIS IS A TRULY BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED IN PLEASING DESIGN AND RICHLY FINISHED. j;Z Posts are two inch continuous with neat and attrac- ' tive mountings. Bolted construction throughout, assuring great ' strength and durability. i Once you see tins bed you will realize what a bis value we are offering at a small price. '.; While They Last We offer this very desirable brass bed that. really should be priced at $42 4kQQ at the specially low price of tPCi7OsJ Liberal Terms of Credit in All Departments HILL Furniture Co. TE1.C1T1E8' MOST P0PCLAH FIKXTTCBE STORE 1615-1617 Second Avenue, Rock Island, 111. Christian fcfc Your Daily Bread" Take off your hat to the golden-crusteti loaf of Bread. Your "daily bread" is really something to "shout about" to be thank ful for especially in these days of soaring table costs. Bread is more than a highly nutritious food it's economical the only really economical food today. , Since the beginning of civilization, bread has never been equalled as a food for the human race. Think of it Bread is nature's one complete food. It strengthens your muscles. It restores worn tissues. It is a regular dynamo of energy. Also remember this. A pound-and-a-half loaf of Bread will do the same work as six pounds of beef-steak or eight eggs. Doubling your Breat-eating means doubling your health, the size of your purse and the joy of living. By using pure ingredients and advanced methods of baking, we are going to bring you Bread so rich and delicious that you just can't help eat ing more of it. Tri-City baked Bread is your best food always wholesome, tempting and high' ly nutritious. Eat it Two Slices for One TRI-CITY BAKERIES vmocrocy Not to reach down- Not to push down--Not to stifle any aspiration toward economic or social progress But to spread among all men the spirit of Christ, that in the ebb and flow of civilizations progress every advance may be wrought out in Christian Brotherhood --5 iThis is the motive behind the Christian Americanization program of Northern Baptists. ' - . This is the motive That we may extend the spirit of friendliness, helpfulness, and brotherly confidence to the multitudes of strangers within our gates. That we may demonstrate to them the nobler Spirit of America. That we may help them to find their better selves in the new land of their choice, and to become the Americans they aspire to be. That we may assist them in acquiring the language of their new neighbors. That we may protect them from the forces of vice and greed that are seeking to prey upon them. That we may introduce Jesus to them as their eider; brother and friend of ail mankind. $O0,000,000Apz25Mny2 For this purpose and for work akin to it at home and over seas the Northern Baptists begin a campaign on April 25th to raise $100,000,000. uiclen fc God expects eyBaptt ofohhamu p.. b 1 1