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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
Betrothals In Holland.

In certain parts of Holland when a
young man thinks he loves a girl, be
asks her for match to light his cigar
at the door Of the beloved ones home.
This is done to let the parents know
that something is intended, and if the
visit is repeated and the same thing &C.
ours no doubt is left in the minds of
the girls parents. and they immediate
~ proceed to investigate the young
mans character and antecedents. When
he calls third time, they are prepared
to give him an answer. If his suit is
looked upon favUrably, he is given a
match. If refused, he produces his own
match. lights his cigar and walks away.
II q favorable answer is given, he steps
forward and joins hands with the girl
While the engageme1t is by no means q
settled fact even x this important
stage, it is stated as a truth that if, ON
the occasion of the young man IS third
visit. his inamorata offers him O second
cigar and he smokes it in the house the
engagement is never Cancelled. -Godey's
Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
A False DIAGNOSIS.

La Grippe is COMPOUNDED by many
persons with a severe attack OF ca
tarrh. which in some respects resem-
bles the former. These individuals
suffer severely with pain abou: the
forehead. eyes and ears, with sore
ness in throat and stoppage of the
nasal passages, and in fact, are in
capacitated for work of any kind for
days at . time. These are catarrhal
sufferers. Ely's Cream Balm has
been used with the best results in
such cases. The remedy will give
instant relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
Woeldn.e w.n. Her pre.epce.

The boy had smashed his father q
shaving mug and done sundry other
damage, when his mother discovered
him.
"Oh, Freddie!" she exclaimed, hor-
rihed. What will your papa say when
he comes home and sees what you have
done:''
We'll, mamma, I don't think !
would like to repeat it before You. -
Pearson's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
woMeN's EXALTED MISSION.

Better to Create . Good Home Than -
Excel In Any Other Endeasof.
Certainly there is wisdom for two
young people who have sworn to love
each other, no matter whether there 10
poverty or wealth, no matter whether
the days are bright or dark, to have q
home of their own, writes Ruth Ash
more. discussing 1.-The Mistress of the
Small House," in Ladies' Home Jour
nal Boarding house life is bad for
women, and do not believe that any
man has ever really enjoyed it. God
created women to make homes-to
make homes for the men they love and
for the children whom God will send to
them. And home must be started at
the beginning of this new life. Do not
wait for a big house and many servants,
but make happiness exist in a little
house with one maid as help. It can
be done. know it can.
Do not shrug your shoulders and say
you do not like Homework. Work is on
ly disagreeable when it is badly done,
and from washing the silver and glass
to busting the bric-a- brac and beating up
cake everything may be daintily done
and we'll done if you 60 about it in the
right way and with the right spirit.
You will have to be considerate, and you
will have to be patient. You will Ger.
tainly make mistakes, but each mistake
is one step toward success. Burden your
self with patience. consideration and
tenderness; you will need to make calls
upon them often and often.
Then You will gain SO much. You
will be the happy housewife, the lady
Of the house who has the right to dis
pense hospitality and good will; the
mistress, not only. of the house, but of
the heart of your husband, because for
him You have created home. And
that is womanly work-a better mon
ument to you, my dear, than the paint
ing of wonderful picture, the writing
of a great book, or the composing Of a
fine piece of music. From ont a home
all virtues and all great works may
come. No man ever made home. He
does not know how. The woman's brain,
heart and hands are necessary, and a
home is such a beautiful thing. II
means rest, it means peace, and it means
love. Make one for your husband and
let him find these three great Joys in ite
fOur walls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

The American Federation OF Labor
showed its excellent wisdom in re-
electing Gompers its president. The
federation made q grave mistake q
year ago in removing Gompers in
Difference to the more hot.headed
representatives Of labor. Gompers'
conservatism is what has made the
united organizations what they are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

FOR some little time law and or.
der league Mt Davenport, WASH, has
been trying to enforce the Sunday
closing law, but with no success.
Last week number OF citizens Of the
town called on all the saloonkeepers
and business men and asked that
they close their places on Sunday as
a matter Of courtesy to oblige the
citizens that the committee repre-
sented. There was q prompt and
general compliance with the request.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
MADAME DRUsyLLA, THE SPANISH MIN,

III reader and fortune teller the oury Soanish
mind real that ever visited this city; Seventh
daughter OF the third neration. Madame D,u.
eilla has been gifted by Goo with Q wonderful
gift OF nature TO reveal the mysteries OF your fu
ture. She tells the past, present and fu,ure BY
the planet yoL were born und, !; also the names
OF your friende and enemies. and OF your future
companions; also what business Won are adapts d
to. she can tell You where tn lind anything lo.t
or s'Olen She can tell yon about absent friends,
whether living or dead. She can tell whether
companions are false or true; also what part of
the country 10 luckiest for you Thorough eatis-
faction given. No lO11 Fourth avenue, Rock
Island. Hours from to Top. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
A FIERCE but somewhat funny wa

A FIERCE but somewhat funny war
is waging in Pontiac, Mich. where
the Salvation Army has its head
quarters in the same building with a
saloon, the former up stairs and the
latter on the ground floor. Every
man who wants o drink has to run
the gauntlet Of liue Of pickets set
out by the Salvationists, and the in.
cidents Of the sklrmishes and hand
to-hand coni!icts are highly interest
ing to onlookers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

Travelled Guest (meaninglyeIn Eu-
rope the custom Of tipping has been no
duced 70 q system-0ne-twentie Of
the bill Thus 81 check entities the
waiter to s cents
waiter-Yes, sab. bot in this land o.
liberty. sab. every ee'men feels free to
sub quarter. sah.-New York Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

OF M TO ANY MAN OR WOMAN WE
W1VV cannot teach tn draw Q crayon por-
trait by our patent method in three lessons We
pay our pupils $40 to Sl6 per week to work for
10 at home, evenings or srare time. Send for
work and particulars. Hevmsnu l. Seymour. slS
South sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

WANTED-A FEW MEN TO REPRESENT
W us in cities and towns soliciting orders for
our high grade and complete line Of Ornamental
schrube, Trees. Hardy Roses. etc. Also men to
work country trade on sale OF Our famous North
ern Grown Seed Pc atoes, and full liue N.rserv
stock. Apply at once. stating age, L. l.. May &
Co., Nnrserymen. Florists and seedsmen. St.
Paul, MINI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
Pilssi PNssi Pllssi

Dr.. Williams Isdian Pile Ointment Win cure
hainA Needing. liberated and itching pfles. II
aheoshs The tunors. allays the itching q once,
seas - poalties. gives instant relief. Dr.. VIII
hans' Indiaa fils Ointment 10 prepared only foe
piles and itching Of The psivass Dazs, and nothing
sase. xvsU boz b guaranteed. 0sla b drus.
sses. ssnt b. nail. fR 20 cent? and q Pr box.
Wtnians 1anlfaetaFing company. Pruprieeos,
Csvslaad, oAio. ooll b. Z. h. Thomas,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

II forms the public Of her wonderful powers in
reading the history Of ones life by EXAMINE, Q
the palm Of the hand, telling the past, preteut
and future. Advice given In all bueiuess matters
and family affairs. she tells you the initial of
your future wife or husband. Cal on or ADDRESS
The Romney. 551 Twenty fourth street, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
Hoods pills cure all liver ills.


Rheumatism Cured In . Day.
"Mystic Cure" for rhematism and
neuralgia cures in l to s days. Its
action upon the system is remarka-
BILE and mysterious. It removes at
once the cause, and the disease
Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly relieves, IS cents. Sold
by Otto Grotjan, druggist. Rock Is
land and Gust. Schlegel & Son, 22O
west Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

New LONDON Conn.,, will celebrate
NEXT May the 25Oth anniversary Of
the founding Of the settlement, and
preparations are already making for
. big time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

AN albino 'possum. pure white in
color with the exception Of its ears,
which were jet black, was caught
near Tonganoxie. Kan. a few days
ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
Broke Out with Boirs.

81 had boils break out on my arms
and shoulders and l suffered very
much in moving about. 1 saw
Hoods Sarsaparilla SO highly recon-
mended that l thought would give
it trial. and after had taken one
bottle felt very much relieved and
after taking three bottles l was en-
tirely cured" j. Eugea, East
Carondelet, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
For Over fifty Years

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
Is the best remedy for diarrhoee.
Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
WANTED RELIABLE WOMAN ~ RI

cry county TO- establish corset parlor for
sets and double from End to End CLASPS. with
asbestos lined bust protector. Every pair war
ranted not to break or rust; absolutely impervi-
given for every pair that breaks Guarantee
prir ted on each corset. Recommended by over
10000 physicians. We furnish complete stock on
month aud expenses; s3 sample outfIt free Send
~ cents postage for sample and terms. Hygeia
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
Afser Eating q Geutlema..

Pa Tiger-I don't think I'd care to
b in the midst Of civilization.
Ma Tiger-why not, love?
Pa Tiger-It's so much nicer to let
civilization be in the midst Of me-
New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

The word supercilious comes from the
Latin word signifying the eyebrow. The
habit of lifting the eyebrows in scorn
suggested the present signification,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

WANTED-sCHOLARS I'd LEARN THE
French kellogg system at 1911 Second ave-
nue.. The comp etc system embraces the model,
complete instructions 10 cutting. fitting. French
bas:fng and boning for only $40 Usual price for
system complete. SIS Mrs n. E. Lawson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
He Didn't Han.

he was one Of those unruly young
sters who make the life Of q public
school teacher hard one. He was in
the primary grade. He came in one
morning with dirty hands and face.
The teacher looked at him severely.
johnny
"Yes'm.'
"Have You washed your face and
hands this morning:"
Nom"
"Why not?''
''None Of the folks lie home, an
don't haft to. "@Syracuse Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

m EN- TO SELL. BAKING POWDER TO THE
NJ grocery trade. Steady employment, expert
ence unnecessary. SIS monthly salary and ex-
penses or commission. II offer satisfact nv ad-
dress OF once with particulars concerning Your
self, U. s. Chemical Works, Oh caeo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

WANTED - HOUsEKEEPERS TO KNOW
w that Crystal marble enameled preserving
kettle also Acme cake heater and ID Star 81 yer
polish. is sold by agents permans ntly located at
S1S Twenty-four,h street. An s-Quart kettle ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

NOTICE-TO ALL " HON IrMaY CONCERN:
~ THIS certi6es that Mics Belle Fseeetedt. SlS
Twertv-fourth street. Rock land, IS our duly
authorized agent for the sale If Silver Cream and
Red Star Cleaning Powder (silyer polishes) in the
counties of Rock leland, III and scott c upty.
Iowa. j. A. Wright Co.. Keene, N. H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

JosErH L. INGALLS,, Of Bridgton.
Maine. 10 close upon 100 years old
and had his first shave last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
Fer Kidney froabaes

there 10 nothing better than Clinic
kidney Cure. Everyone who tries
It will agree to this. For sale st n.
Z. Bahnssn's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

WANTED-TO BUY FOR CASH SECOND
" hand goods Of every description. Money to
loan on cha'tele and all articles OF value. Goods
stored and sold on commission. Leave your or
der ut 1872 second avenue j. ". Jones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
GOOD FOR EVERYBODY

Almost everybody takes some laxative
medicine to cleanse the system and keep the
blood pure. Those who take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR liquid or powder)
get all the benefits of mild and pleasant
laxative and tonic that purifies the blood
and strengthens the whole system. And
more than this: SIMMONS LIVER REGU.
LATOR regulates the Liver, keeps it active
and healthy, and when the Liver is in
good condition you find yourself free from
Malaria, Biiousness, Indigestion, Sick
Headache and Constipation, and rid of
that worn out and debilitated feeling.
These are all caused by a sluggish Liver.
Good digestion and freedom from stomach
troubles will only be had when the liver
IS properly at work. If troubled with any
# these complaints, try SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR. The King of Liver Medi-
ines, and Better than Pills.
~EVERY PACKAGES
Has the z Stamp i'm red ON wrapper.
j. h. Zeilin q Co., Phila., Pa,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

WANTRD-ENGAGEN By A CERT
" fed professional nurse late OF y ncheeter.
England. Terms very reasonable. Apply I5iS
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

DOR sALE-A GOOD RELIABLE FAMILY
: horse, harness, buggy. wagon ard cutter
Any or ali will be sold at q bargain. Inquire At
this Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

WANTED-A COMPETENT Girl. FOR GEN.
W er.l Homework. Must tave n ference
1917 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

LfOR SALE SMALL PLANNING MILL AT
great sacrifice; eight machines. boiler. en-
elne. ETC., term. to sui.; good opening. Write
for full particulars. ". E. Davis. aI7 Main
street, Galesbury, ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

COW FEED-WE HAVE NOW OPEN OUR
~ fiio and can furnish ensilaee in small or
la,ge quantities lower than ever. Try IL for
mich cows. Rock Island Canning company,
Sears. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

COMMISSION AND AuCTION-ALL KINDS
y Of gos'ds bought and sold, disposed OF either
at private sale or at auction. Harris q Irwin.
1911 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16

Children DRY for
Pitchers caoeo1la.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-16
Want Column.

WAETKD-A GOOD STRONG GIRL FOF
W general homework at 1901 Fourth avenue.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02

any other material, the shape you de-
sire. the next thing is to tack alternate
rows of different colored satin ribbons
as close together as possible, beginning
at the top of the lining. and cutting
the ribbon off into length as you finish
each row. Then commence to darn the
two-colored ribbons in and out, over
the dark and under the light one way,
and reversing the order in the next
row, so that squares are formed. A
pretty handkerchief sachet could be
made of blue satin ribbon and silver
braid of the same width. Slippers
would look well in black satin ribbon
and gold braid. A, pretty pincushion
could be made of rather wide satin rib
bon all one color, with trimmings of
lace and bows at the corners. A large
bag would be effective with tartan and
black ribbon for the bottom part, and
plush to match one of the colors in the
plaid at the top, finishing off with cord
and tassels or wide satin strings.
The sachet in the sketch is made of
blue satin ribbon and silver braid.
Four corners form the front, and the
back could be plain. or to match the
front, according to taste. Each corner
should be bound with ribbon, and a
hook and loop should be placed under
the bow. A frill of lace goes all round
and bows trim the corners.-St. Louie
Republic
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02
HIS Is PLAIN ENOUGH.
Practical Advantages Of Good. Roads
Strikingly Set Forth.

Practical Advantages Of Good. Roads
strikingly Set Forth.
The practical advantages of good
roads are strikingly set forth by a
writer in Lippincott's Magazine, the
vicinity of MoorestOwn in New Jersey,
being selected as an illustration. This
Is in Burlington county, ten miles from
Philadelphia. Radiating from Moores-
town are twenty-four miles of good
macadamized roads, built by an issue
of town bonds and by means of the
state aid law of 1891 Before these
roads were constructed real estate in
the neighborhood of Moorestown was
absolutely dead; since. they were built
1T. is much in request, and near the
town almost city prices have been paid
for Land. The contrast in this respect
between Moorestown and other towns
possessing equal natural advantages is
great. Furthermore, instead of four
horse wagons built to carry so 5S
bushel baskets, farmers thereabouts
now use two-horse wagons carrying
l25 baskets of the same size. Argu-
mentS of this kind cannot fail to make
an impression on the minds of people
In all farming communities. Just the
same results as at Moorestown might
not follow everywhere, but something
approximating to them surely would,
if good roads were provided. The long
and short of the matter is that good
roads pay. This is now a matter of alb
solute demonstration.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02
MILK COOLER.

IL does not matter how much or how
little water is pumped into the vat at
once, as it holds itself with the top of
the hose all the time. There is no
danger of OverfiOwing or drowning the
cans. Of course, there should be
enough cold water pumped into the
vat to keep the milk cool. I find that
when my milk is at the same tempera-
ture as the water coming from the
well, it is about right to raise ali of
the cream. used piece of two-inch
hose, and bored two inch hole in the
box and inserted the hose. Then il
order to make the hose and box water
tight, bored hole through a stick,
which / drove inside of the hose where
it passes through the tank. l had
good sweet milk and good buttermilk
aud fine, hard butter all summer.
shipped my butter to Omaha, and re-
ceiTed for 1t at the depot four and five
cents per pound more than we could
get at the store at home. i also grew
IN my garden after July s, 1894 tat
which time | was hailed out and lOsC
my entire crop, one pail tomatoes, one
bushel of turnipS, eleven cabbages,
four bushels of radishes. One-haf peck
of beans, lots of lettuce and few
onions, by irrigation from our tank.
George Hallock, in Farm and Fireside.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02

the female deposits her eggs, which
both guard. Four days after spawn
ing the young hatch. These are as
carefully guarded as the eggs We're,
and later on the fry are instructed for
their future career by both parents,
VINO swim about with them as hen
walks around with her chicks. We
end that the zebrafsh stand captivity
well, Immensely enjoying their meals.
consisting of scraped raw beef or I. y.
l.. fish food. Their native home is La
Plata valley. The South Americans
eall them "Chanchitos. which means
pig, either because in form they are
somewhat like that animal or because
they fight in manner similar to young
pigs. In Germany the name "chame-
leon fish, is proposed, owing to the
ability OF the fish to change its colors.
This, however, we consider no denom-.
NATIVE feature, as nearly all of our
sunfiShes, and also the Chinese Paradise
fish, possess this ability. in cases even
to greater extent than the zebrafish
does. We selected the latter name for
them because we find that through
their color and stripes this fish resem-
bles zebra more than anything else,
especially when the fish are most bril-
liant in colors and the yellow appears
in the dorsal fin, then even the mark
ings of the name of the zebra ere repre-
sented.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02
ABOUT YOUR CALLS.
Visiting Card Etiquette as Explained, by
Ruth AshmOre.

Visiting Card Etiquette as Explained by
Ruth AshmOre.
| know it TO be true that when YOU
came to town you had for a visiting
card a faintly-tinted stiff one on which
was written your name, ''Elinor Smith, =
in fine Italian hand heavily shaded,
writes Ruth Ashmore in Ladies
Home Journal. Fortunately for you.
your hostess saw this and kept YOU
from making faux pas. In the place
of these rose-tinted ones, happily con-
signed to their proper resting place. the
wastebasllet. you now have rather thin
white cards, almost square, with, as you
the oldest daughter, and as your mid
die name is your mothers maiden one.
Miss Cholmondeley Smith," engraved
upon them. Your visiting card repre-
sents you, and consequt fly it must be
in good taste. This form is desirable
because. seeing it, old friends who knew
your mother as pretty Elinor Chol.
mondeley' will recognize you as her
daughter and make an effort to show
lou some special courtesies.
When you make your visits you leave
your card with the lady of the house
and for each daughter who is in society.
When you cannot go to a reception
or a tea your cards represent you.
When you do go you leave your card
either with servant who holds out a
silver salver for it or you put it on the
table prepared for cards. This is done
because, seeing many people, your
friend may not remember all who were
there. and the little bits of thin paste
board tell of her visitors and warn her
Of those to whom she owes either a
visit or return card. You
called one day on a friend who lives
very quietly, and who opened the door
for you. For her card must be left
also, and as you are a bright girl you
can either do it before her, reminding
her that you do not intend to let her
forget you came to. see her, or you can
leave it in the hall when you are
alone, for your hostess does not accom-
Dany you further than the drawing
'oom door.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02
Rice Scum a Ia Creme.

A rice soup that is valuable in these
high priced meat days is made without
stock. Let two quarts of water, in
which an onion has been sliced and
bunch of celery tops thrown. boil for
an hour: remove the onion and leaves,
and add half cup of rice that has
been carefully washed and looked over.
Cook for three-quarters of an hour,
stirring often, or until the rice is well
swollen and tender. Just before serv-
ing beat up in the tureen itself the
yollls of two eggs, with half tumbler-
full of rich milk-cream is better-and
pinch of nutmeg, if liked. Pour the
boiling soup over this mixture from
height, beating it still with a whisk, to
mix all thoroughly, and serve with
toast squares.