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HOME OF AMUSEMENT "WE CANT PLAY THEM ALL SO WE PLAY THE BEST* SHOWS 7:S0-9:OO THURSDAY - FRIDAY May 5-6 William Fox Presents "THE RETURH OF* PETER GRIMM" A Dramatic Answer to Life's Greatest QuestiM >•;, • with Janet Gaynor Heading a Star Cast And the Comedy "SNOOK EM'S OUTING" gATTODA^K May 7 ^ / ••THE MAN OF THE FOREST" It's a Zane Grey Story An Adventure Thriller with a Stat- Cast with VAUDEVILLE Aid the Great Chapter Play •'THE SILENT FLYER" ~~~ SUNDAY May 8 Matinee 2:15 Musical Selection A«l the Latest Illustrated Sons Hits by the Orchestra William Fox Presents "WOMAN POWER" with ILathryn Perry, Margaret Livings ton, Ralph Graves, Lou Tellegen And'a host of others Folt&Hvw ed by BIG TIME VAUDEVILLE Aai the Comedy "BETTER LUCK" TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY May 10-11 Laura Laplante James Kirkwood in •'BUTTERFLIES IN THE RAIN" A BARREL OF FUN -- TUESDAY Eleft Prizes for th« « O n e s And Fun for AB And the Comedy "ALI GAZAM" Imtkj THURSDAY - FRIDAY May 12-IS '•FOOTLOOSW WIDOWS'4 with Louise Fazenda and Jacqueline Logan The Adventures of a Pair of Husband-Hunting Gold Diggers Or What Every Young Man 8hould Know . and the comedy "JANE'S PREDICAMENT" CONDITIONS IN GERMANY GOOD ' .(Continued from Page One) which the cities receive their water supply. ~ The large springs which were formerly used for water power to run the j men' greets, modern buildings,/ electric lights, street cars and other improvements, he would pause to wonder if he were in Coblenz or Chicago. The sotres were well stocked with modern clothing and merchandise and conditions in every way similar to those in America. Groceries and merchandise aire on the average of 10 per cent cheaper there than in this country. The taxes rate about the same as those of America. Labor is cheaper in Germany, the common factory laborer receiving from $1.50 to $2.00 a day. Rents range from $8 to $12 a month, but nearly every one owns their own home. The people are thrifty and desire to own their own homes and they are encouraged in this by the government. If a man procures a lot, which he can buy for about $200, and puts in his foundation and basement, the government will furnish him money at 3 per cent to build his home. These homes are usually three stories high, with accomodations for three families, and the houses are built to adjoin each other with only the one wall between them. One-half of this wall is paid for by the owners of the adjoining homes. Most of the new buildings are being made of brick and it is a common sight to see long streets lined with the continuous brick fronts of these homes. , No green grass or lawns are to be seen, as every foot of land is put into use in the cities, but usually each land-owner Bents a garden plot from the government on the outskirts of the city and here he raises most of the living for himself and family. This is a good country for the poor people whom the government helps in every way possible. They are given a good show in the low rates of interest, the pension system which is most helpful for old age and sickness and in low cost of travel. There are four different classes of travel and the poor man is able to travel a distance of fifty miles for the equivalent of 25 cents. There are many places of amusement such as theatres, movies and a system of beautiful parks which surround the city. There Are not so many automobiles there as seen here and this is accounted for in the fact that the people plan and save for a home which is the first thing they buy rather than an automobile which seems to be the desire closest to the heart of an American. Most of the pleasure cars and large trucks seen there are of European make while the smaller trucks are nearly all Fords. There are no skyscrapers in Germany, the highest buildings not over five stories. The small towns as well as the cities are all supplied with electricity, water and gas, which is cheaper than in this country owing to the fact that much of it is produced with water power. Gas is used during the summer months but coal is use|l during the winter because of its low cost. The mark is the German dollar and consists of 100 pennies. The American dollar is worth 4 marks and 23 pennies. This is the price paid for an American dollar, but when one desires to sell an American dollar in Germany he receives only 4 marks and 17 pennies as the natives plan to make a few pennies on the transaction. The value of the mark has been very uncertain in the past and sometimes almost worthless. There are very few pennies to be seen, the smallest piece being a 5 penny piece- and these < range on 10, 20 and 50 penny pieces, f the next being the mark which is | just about the size of an American quarter and resembles it to a great extent. The paper money ranges in value from 5 marks to 100 marks, anything smaller than five (marks being in silver. There are one, two and three marks in silver. The language of the country is German, although the large numbers of foreigners in the city make it necessary to speak and understand English and French. Mr. Pint stated that there could be no comparison in the conditions of the country modes of travel in his two visits to Germany, and that now the old country is as modern as our own. He returned to New York on the steamship "Columbus," which is the largest German ship and accomodates 3,200 people. This ship is built of iron, is more than 12 stories deep and is truly a floating, modern and palatial hotel, with its modern equipment and spacious, beautiful rooms which are supplied with fresh air by means of a system of ventilation controlled by electric motors. The ocean voyage passed without much excite- The air on the ocean is never WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS OMNTEREST TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES In a mftT SESSION OF THE NEW COUNCIL (Continued from Plage One) it# flour mills are now piped for distances of seven and eight miles and many times the water from one spring will supply several small towns. Mr. Pint marveled at the wonderful progress and improvements in the country since he last visited there in 1891 and said that he could see no effects of the war and that the country was prosperous in every way. The people seem to be well satisfied with their new form of government which is now a republic modeled much after the government of our own country. A president is elected who serves for a term of office and the mayor and other officials are voted upon in a manner very similar to ours. The capital of the new republic is situated at Berlin and it is there that the president, Von Hindenburg, lives. They now have a very complete police system, but the old custom of compulsory service in the army has been done away with and the young men are no vlonger forced to give three years to their country. Before the world war Germany was composed of twenty-five states, but it now consists of eighteen members. It is less than four and one-half times as large as ~~ New York state, but is much more thickly populated. The ten years of reconstruction since the war have been very busy ones for Germany and during this time the basis of the government has been upon a firmer foun- • dation, the interests and welfare of : the people have been taken into consideration and the growth and improvement of the country has received serious attention. - The cities are modern in every way . and Mr. Pint remarked that as he walked through Coblenz with its paved very cold and the bad weather consists of fog and rain. Many times the waves would break more than 100 feet on to the vessel. The return trip was made in much less time than th6 previous one, the big boat docking at the harbor in New .York in seven and one^half days. Ten Years Old Miss Isabelle Blake entertained seventeen of her friends at a party given at her home last Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock, the event being to celebrate her tenth birthday anniversary. Several contest games were played. Prizes were won by Lucille Blake, Lillian Young and Betty Jane Conway. The little hastess received many beautiful gifts and happy wishes for her birthday. A delicious supper was served. Those present were Dorothy Althoff, Betty Jane Conway, Margaret Bishop. Catherine Bishop, Jane Heimer, Lillian Young, Isabelle Freund, Marian Kaelin, Elizabeth Justen, Clara Freund, Ethel Freund, Evelyn Freund, Clarice Blake. Lorraine Blake, Lucille Blake, Bettj Thetmes and Isabelle Blake. Assortment of Newsy Items Condensed Form For Busy People The Triangle Grocery store owned by C. S. Robb and Miss LiUian Riley of Marengo have added another store to their names, namely the John Shields Grocery store in Harvard; one of the oldest establishments in that city, Mr. Shields having been in business here for twenty years. Rev. Fr. F. J. Keenan, assistant priest of St. Joseph's parish in Harvard prior to his transfer to Prophetstown, 111., several years ago, has been appointed by Bishop Muldoon to succeed Father Walter Scollin as the pastor of St. Patrick's church at Rockford, effective last Sunday. Carl W. Stenger, president of the Waukegan State Bank, was elected vice-chairman of the Lake. [ County Federation of Bankers for the next year, at a meeting of the organization held last Wednesday at Antioch. Representatives and friends of all the banks of the country were present at the gathering. Maurice McDonald, well known farmer residing southeast of Wauconda, was painfully injured last Thursday when kicked several time^ by a horse. Mr. McDonald was using a curry comb on the horse when the animal became frightened and kicked him in the right thigh and calf of the leg. At present Mr. McDonald is improving nicely and is able to get around to some extent. The golfing season at the Fox Lake Golf and Country club opened last Sunday. The original nine-hole course will be opened next Sunday, completing the 18-hole course. Carl, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis of Round Lake, was run over by a car driven by his father on last Wednesday afternoon. The little fellow had climbed upon the running board of the machine and when MV. Davis shifted gears the sudden lurch threw the child beneath the vehicle, which passed over his body. Although the little fellow is still confined to his bed, it is not believed that he has sustained any permanent injuries. John H. Gracy, retiring director of the Terra Cotta school, was recently presented with a Teco vase by the teacher and pupils of the school and the residents of the district. Mr. Gracy resigned after a long period of service in the district, and acted as a director of the shcool which he attended some seventy years ago. Anton Lowres, hired man of Anton Globis on the Twin Lakes farm of Charles Kruse, is in the Kenosha hospital in a serious condition as the result of being gored by a bull on the farm last Tuesday evening. Mr. Globis also sustained injuries and his daughter was slightly hurt "by the enraged animal. v The store of John Harrisoaft Sons at Greenwood was robbed of merchandise to the value of more than $500 sometime last Monday night presumably around midnight as a clock that was running was tipped over and stopped at 1 o'clock. The robbers took time to smoke and eat ice cream and fruit. William Breen. policeman at Elgin for 21 years, was instantly killed at a railroad crossing at Elmhurst last Saturday morning. Cardinal Mundelein last Sunday ordained twenty-four priests in the chapel of the Immaculate Conception at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, HI. It completed ordination of the senior class of the seminary which was founded through the efforts of Cardinal Mundelein. Eleven members of the senior class of the seminary were ordered earlier hi the year. McHenry county has probably two of the most prominent dance pavilions in this part of the state, the same being the Crystal at Crystal Lake and the Fox at McHenry. The Crystal opened last Saturday night, while the Fox Will have its grand opening on Memorial Day. The Fox, according to reports, will have a new addition this year. Lunches will be served as well as dancing. Fred E. Rose received word recently of his appointment as acting postmaster of the Crystal Lake office to become effective immediately according to the Crystal Lake Herald. Mr. Rose decided to take over the office Monday, May I. but it has been found that the woilc was too much for one man. Therefore, another man will be on the job, being Phil Guinto, who was hired for a period of ten weeks as a trial to see how the new idea works out. Arthur Smith handed in his resignation as a member of the McHenry fire department, which was accepted. John R. Knox presented a letter to the council stating that it had been called to his attention that William Pries was using a building in the rear of the Kercher barber shop for a slaughter house, which he stated was against the city ordinances. Mr. Knox stated that he owned valuable property in this vicinity and unless the city took some action he would be compelled to resort to legal procedure. The matter was referred to the Board of Health. Alford Pouse, the retiring city attorney, who has served for tJjp past twelve years, expressed his appreciation for the splendid co-operation he had received and extended his best wishes to the new council. Ten TOM* Old Raymond Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hughes, entertained the boys of the fourth grade at his home on Saturday afternoon at a birthday party in honor of his tenth birthday anniversary. Outdoor games were played and a good time was enjoyed by the beys, after which a delicious lunch was served with a birthday cake aa the center of attraction. Rayw moral received many pleasing gifts from his friends, who departed wia$t> ing him many more happy brithdajt. Mothers' Party The mothers of McHenry, who are fifty years of age or over, are invited to spend this Saturday afternoon as the guests of the Mothers' club at the grade school gymnasium. This Mothers' Day party will be given in honor of the mothers of our city and it is hoped that many of them will respond to the invitation. Entertainment will be furnished and a pleasant afternoon is being planned. Those who desire •/> have autos call for them may notify the following committee: Mrs. C. H. Duker, Mrs. A. E. Nye, Mirs. Mat. Laures, Mrs E. E. Bassett, Mrs. P. M. Justen and Mrs*. George H. Johnson. Notice of Special Elect! Notice is hereby given tftSt On Tuesday, the 31st day of May A. D., 1927, a special election will be held in the Second Ward of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, for the purpose of electing one alderman. The polling place will be located in the Stoffel Building. The polls of said election will be open from 7 o'clock in the forenoon until 5 o'clock in the afternoon of the same day. Given under my hand at McHenry', Illinois, the 5th day of May, A. D. 1927. 48 R. F. CONWAY, Clerk. Warning All city vehicle taxes must be paid at once. The time limit for securing your vehicle plates expired May 1. All car and truck owners in McHenry not having plates will be prosecuted in accordance with the , ordinance. They can be secured from Ray F. Con^py, city clerk. 48-2 CITY COUNCIL Notice to Dog Owners All dog owners in the city of McHenry are requested to secure licenses for this year for animals. This must be done by June 1. The city marshal will be instructed to kill all dogs found without tags after that daty, where the owners are known to reside in the corporation. CITY COUNCIL Birthday Party Little *MSss Geraldine Kennebeck entertained a number of her girl friends at a birthday party at the Surprise Shower Miss Eva Schaefer was the. victim of a surprise party given at the home of her friend, Agnes Schmitt, at Johnsburg on last Thursday afternoon. The party was in the nature of a shower for the guest of Tionor, who was. to become a bride on Wednesday, and she was presented with a beautiful gift, consisting of two boudior lamps. Bunco furnished the amusement for the guests, with first prize being won by Dorothy Bowers, second prize by Cecelia Thelen and low prize by Marie Mertes. Refreshments were served at the close of a very pleasant afternoon and the guests departed with many good wishes for Miss Schaefer. Those present were: Frances Bowers, Agnes Hettermann, Dorothy Bowers, Barbara Althoff, Mildred Schaefer, Clara Adams, Marie Mertes, Genevieve Adams, Cecelia Thelen, Coletta Adams Agnes Schmitt and Eva Schaefer Card of Thanks We desire to express our thanks and appreciation to our neighbors and friends for the many kindnesses and home of her parente last Wednesday expressions of sympathy extended afternoon. It was her sixth birthday during our recent bereavement, anniversary and she received many WORTS FAMILY, charming gifts from her guests. The | - afternoon was pleasantly spent in I ont College" playing games, after which Mrs. Don't forget to see the home talent Kennebeck serv ed refreshments and' play "Kicked Out cut the birthday cake for the little High School r p i ' - - College" at the this -(Vbur*- May Party and Dance A Miay party and dance will be given uriHer the auspices of Fox River Valley Camp, No. 3251, R. N. A, West McHenry at Stoffel's hall, Saturday evening, May 14. The music will be furnished by the Gold Coast orchestra and everyone is invited to come to this party. Admission 50c a person. New Addition The Niesen Cafe on Riverside Drive is building an addition to the kitchen in this already modern eating house. The cafe has been enlarged since it was taken over by the present management and is enjoying a splendid patronage. Dance at Johnsburg Johnsburg Community ch* wfll give a dance at Nell's Pavilion in Johnsburg Wednesday evening, May 11. Music by the Fox River Skylarks. Admission $1.00 per couple. Everybody welcome. BIRTHS .v Mr.-and Mrs. Glen Shales of Des Plaines are the happy parents of a baby boy, born at St. Mary's hospital at Chicago, on Monday, April 25. Mrs. Shales was formerly M!iss Theresa Barbian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Barbian, of this city. Reduction in Prices! ON DRY CLEANING AND PRESSING OF MEN'S SUITS, MJvrr.R' ' | ; DRESSES AND LADIES' COATS g Hen's Mtr Cleaned and Pressed lien's Tap Coats Cleaned Pressed,. Boys' Suits Cleaned and Pressed Ladies' Dresses Cleaned and Pressed Ladies' Coats, Plain, Cleaned and Pressed. Ladies' Coats, Trimmed with Furs „ Suits Pressed " / r' . .'-r J Pants Pressed^ fftf $1.50' $1.25 $2.00 $1.75 $2.00 -4- 50* 25* Effective May 5, 1927. 50* AND $1.00 PRESENTS WILL BE GIVEN AWAY WITH EVERY $1.00 JOB OR MORE 1 >. ONE DAY SERVICE ON MEN'S WORfc; McHenry Cleaners and Dyers Robert Duda, Prop. ft i'l|iiii|fl»l^ ti Tjiifi Those who spend their income as fast or faster than they earn it will come to realise, sooner or later the folly of their ways--and let us hope that it will not be. too late. This bank enjoys the confidence of a large and ever growing family of happy savers, wise in knowledge that they are protecting their future by systematic thrift. Let ns show you how. 3% Paid on Saving Accounts "The Bank That Service Built" CHUDY FOR MOTHER- -: 'ON HER DAY Mother will be so happy on Mother's Day if you will but remember her with a box of Whitman's^ or Lovell & Covel's Special Candy. Our ample selection aids you in choosing* to please her. Phone 40, if more convenient than calling. IV^e will take .care of mailing and add postage to bill. Thomas P. Bolger "The McHenry Druggist" *4 k A