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The publisher of The Reporter will)" it distinctly undentood that this Mprlper is published for the bed intervals of [human (hm-o Ind vicinity. Items of noun I"! chwr. lulIy rem-ind (mm mu- lnd all alikc‘ Entered at the Downers Grove Post Office as second class mail matter. Advertising rates made known upon application. Subscription rates $2.00 per year. Single copies 6c. Downets limve‘Reporter [med every Friday morning from the oflioe of the Duwuers Grove Publish- ing Company. 37 North Main street. Downers Grove, Illinois. THIS IS A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER. (City) ' Farmers and Merchants Bank Capital 3100.000.” LEVI MERTZ, President Tole (My Address) (My Name) (1) Because you know me. enter my name for run COUNTRY GENTLIHAN for one year and chug: the post. $1.00, to me; 1.. Gentleman.- C. H. STAA'I‘S. EDITOR (2) Here's my dollar. lwam Tm COUNTRY GINTLBMAN. Send it to me. the copy 5¢ MICKIE SAYS From all parts of the United States comes the testimony of more than 600,000 farmers who regularly read THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, that this Grew National Farm Weekly is help- ing them constantly‘to make more money. It will do the same for you *for every farmer here- abouts. It will help both farm- ers and their wives to build ? m Two Good Books ,5. a for Women We have them bothwwe can supply you with both on jOuf request »---and each one of them will help the other. The first is a bank bookwâ€"every woman should have her own, for the butter-and-egg dollars grow juickly into big sums when they’re put away care- fully. And the second is Tm: COUNTRY GENTLEMAN ~1â€" the weekly book of farming. It's a farm paper for the women and the men, the girls and the boys ~â€"full of howâ€"to-makeâ€"money ideas for the whole family. "‘his bank wants the women as well as the men to read ‘Di’e COUNTRY GENTLE MAN Tell me not in "mumful number» that the old town's on the bum: rouse up from your ponceml slumber: and come help us make things hum. I! ,wo go tn work .ln runes! we can ‘makc thlngs hi! on hlxh. “dun! thou' Inn. to dust Ivtumcnt." in a non; of my and by. All the past bu [one fort-wrw-you can't call one moment lackâ€"and the futuri- may come mw- Ior. this in true so help me luck. uNow'u the lime to do the boosting. '«lo not wall tomorrow's dawn; you't may in the unw- be monthly .3": your cluum- of hunting m. Lay! oulalv your mu.- hnmmnr. grab a horn We cannot attend the many pub- lic gatherings or be present at all the functions given in a town as large as Downers Grove. In the first place we do not receive invitations and in the second our time is limit~ ed. therefore if someone will obligate themselves as a reporter and get the news to us .it will make The Rev porter a nowsier sheet, and will also please not only you, but every one of {our thousand of readers. A good liden is for the different clubs, socie- ‘ties ,chunches ate. to appoint a pub- licity man or woman have them see to it that the home of their respec- tive gatlu-rinzfi and social doings are promptly sent to our office . “'e make rnly one restriction~9z00 o’clock on Thursday morning is the dead lim- {or news and ads. Monday is the best day to bring them in. Special attention will be given to church announcements. entertainment notices and the like from the Catho’ lie church, for instance, as from the Methodist church, or from any other religious denomination. All are treat- ed alike. It matters not to the editor to what creed you belong, or whether you are a Republican or Democratfiif you know of a newa item, phone, bring or send it in and it will be given our best attention. From timé to time, as our files will show. invitations have been given for news items, and if your notices have never appeared in print in our colâ€" umns, it is because we could not get the particulars or because you never sent them in for publication. -«it matters not lrom whom, or whe- ther you are a subscriber to the pan- er or not. just so the items are of a nowsy nature. l..\\’ as"!!! YOUR LITTLE HAMMER. (State) bigger bank accounts each year. We are making it easy for our neighbors to subsuibc for THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN because we believe in it. We want you to know it as we do. If you have an account with us. we‘ll charge it only $1.00. on your instruc- tion, for 52 big weekly issues. And if not, we‘d like you to get both those books. DOWNERS GROVE REPORTER, DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS Mr. Paul Stark Seeley, C. S. B., of Portland. Oregon. will deliver a free lecture on Christian Science, Monday evening, April 19th.. 1920, at 8 o'clock in the Curtiss Theatre. Mr. and toot a few; squelch the kicker's dad-burned yammer with a joyful blast or two. Our old town is sure u pippin and we ought to boost it big; when we hear some growlcr yipâ€" pin’ we should bit? him on the wig. Those who do not like our cify ought. to straightaway hit the gritâ€"~boost for Downersâ€"that's my dittyâ€"or a- rise and straightway “git." A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE HARDWARE 36 S. Main Street Telephone No. 29 MERTZ G MOCHEL FINEST MIXTURE 0F LAWN SEED ' POULTRY WIRE AND POULTRY FEED the Church is the only Power in Existence {or S. Andrew’s Church ‘ “The Need of the Hour is More Religion and Generating Right Motives in Man.” Garden and Field S eeds GARDEN TOOLS SPADES, SPADING FORKS HOES AN D RAKES 33 S. Main Street Downers Grove. Ill. House Dresses in dark percales, greys and blues, sizes 36 to 44, values to $3.50, special at ........... $2.69 Of all Farm Implements and Tools of the Field Estate, at 186 W. Maple avenue, Downers Grove, Ill., Satur- (Iay, April 10th, 1920. at l p. m. Remember the date, April 10th. Terms Cash . Our pattern department is certainly worth looking to. Here you will find not only a great variety as to modes, but the seasons most favor- able styles. The lecture will be given under the auspices of First Church of Christ, Scientist. of Downers Grove. The pub- lic is conflially invited to be present. Secley is a member of The Bonn] of Lectureship of The Mother Church. The First Church of Christ, Scientist. in Boston. Massachusetts. Patterns in all the Latest Styles Before You Begin Your Spring and Summer Sewing Be Sure to Come and See Our Wash Fabric Displays ‘ Walter Scott Bryan. Manager. SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY’ House Dresses Ladies’ Vests H. E. McAllister Co. PUBLIC SALE advfl 4'9-2 REL“) ALL THE All“. IT PAYS 1") ML") THE“. 00 IT \I.WAY8. colorings, at per yard ........... Suitable for almost any item of apparel, from chic separate skirts to ones own or little boy’s suits. These beach cloths are worthy of special mention. They are offered in many wanted spring are a pleasure to choose when the range of color- ings is as pleasing as the (me you will find here. They are crisp and sheer, a delight to work with and of exceptional quality. They’re so pretty in their delicate summery tints and enchanting printed patterns. They're extra good quality, too, will make you want to buy 9- nough for several frocks. They include yards and yards of the seasons most popular materials in hosts of lovely colorings and interesting tterns. And while you are exznnin- ing our vol es, organdies and bench cloths don't overlook our really fine assortment of paper pat- terns. They are such a help in making modish np‘ parel for your self and the children and they are offered in dozens of charming newly approved styles. Colorful Organdies Better Make Them Now Home Repairs \ Phone Day 20 The New Voiles Lord Lumber Company ‘ Beach Cloths Priced at, per yard 75 cents Our business is to help you get the most for your building money. Drop in and talk over your work with us. Our long experience in the building business has made it possible for us to help many householders with their repairs as well as new building. We can recommend a good contractor and give you an estimate of the cost of everything needed. Ladies’ Vests, summer weight, long sleeves, just the weight for this wea- ther, all sizes, 65c and 75c values, Special Saturday at ........... ,. 39c We have everything you can pos- sibly need for modernizing your home. Concrete makes a fine porch floor and steps. We have the best roofing, paint and lumber. 75 cents to 81.50 per yard People may be looking over your fence. Why not make everything ship~ shape right away, indoors and out, and while you’re doing the job, do'it well. If your neighbor has let his por'ch sag at the corners and failed to repair a broken stair you have set him down as shiftless. Maybe he sees in your yard an old sidewalk to the alley that should be replaced with a concrete one. Phone after 6 P. M. 142 J Telephone 190 . Fridgg, A9119. 'lm