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The Press., 1912-12-11
Will and Won1f.


 "Is yer gwine ter let dat mewel do as he Dleases?" asked Uncle Ephriam's wife. ''Wha's you will power"
 My will powers all right" he an swered. You jest want ter come out hyar an measure dis here mewel's won't power" r"-Christian Register
 There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For great many years doctors pro nounced it a local disease and prescribed local remedies and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment. pronounced it incurabIe Science has proven catarrh to be a constitution al disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney 6 Co.,, Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to teaspoon full. It acts directly on the blood and muc JUS surfaces of the system. They Offer one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials
 Address: E. J CHENEY 6 CO, Toledo, Ohio Sold by Druggists, 75c
 Take Halrs Family Pills for constipation
The Press., 1912-12-11
THOROUGH WORK
How Stafford Springs Citizen Found
 Freedom From Kidney Troubles.

E1O" q 9CanOI0 0pE1ugS N1ClzSu FOuAO
 Freedom From Kidney Troubles.
 If you suffer from backache
 From urinary disorders
 Any curable disease of the kidneys,
 Use a tested kidney remedy.
 Doan's Kidney Pills have been tested by thousands. Stafford Springs people testify.
 Gan you ask more convincing proof of merit?
 Mrs. F. G. Lynch, Stafford Springs, Conn. says: "I am pleased to say few words in praise of Doan's Kid ney Pills. Both myself and another member of my family have used them with excellent results for kidney dis orders. We have procured our supply of Doan's Kidney Pills at the Eaton drug store, and have never used an- other remedy that has given such great benefit. ;
 Mrs. Lynch is only one of many Stafford Springs people who have gratefully endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. If your back aches-if your kidneys bother you, don't simply ask for kidney remedy-ask distinctly for Doan's Kidney Pills, the same that Mrs. Lynch had the remedy backed by home testimony. soc all stores. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, N. Y. "When Your Back is Lame-Remember the Name. ''- Advt.
The Press., 1912-12-11
HAIR HEALTH.
# You Have Scalp or Hair Trouble Take Advantage of This Offer.

if You Have Scalp or Hair Trouble
 Take Advantage of This Offer.
 We could not afford to so strongly endorse Rexall ''93'' Hair Tonic and continue to sell it as we do, If it did not do all we claim 1t will. Should our enthusiasm carry us away. and Rexall '93" Hair Tonic not give entire satisfaction to the users. they would lose faith in us and our statements, and in consequence our business pres tige would suffer.
 We assure you that if your hair Is beginning to unnaturally fall out or if you have any scalp trouble. Rexall "93" Hair Tonic will promptly eradi- cate dandruff. stimulate hair growth and prevent premature badness.
 Our faith in RexaIl "03" Hair Tonic is so strong that we ask you you to try 1t on our positive guaran- tee that your money will be cheerful ly refunded if 1t does not do as we claim. Two sizes. 5Oc. and $1.00. Sold only at our store-The Rexall Store, A. JacObsen.-Advt.
The Press., 1912-12-11
RIDS YOU OF INDIGESTION
 OR YOUR, MONEY BACK

Anders Jacobsen is authorized to refund your money if you take MI O-NA Stomach Tablets for indigestion or any stomach distress or misery and are dissatisfied with the results.
 And that same guarantee also ap- plies to any condition caused by out of order stomach such as Sallow Skin, Pimples, Headache, Nervous ness, Dizziness, sleeplessness, De- spondency, etc.
 So why should you suffer longer from an unclean Stomach when you can try MONA Stomach Tablets, the prescription of specialist, on this liberal no benefit no pay plan.
 A large box for 50 cents at Anders .Jacobsen's and pharmacists America over. .-Advt.
The Press., 1912-12-11
"Takino Aim,"

It is agreed among anthropologists that taking aim" is a human charac- teristic that even the anthropoid apes cannot be said to share. Apes ana monkeys frequently throw nuts and sticks. sometimes with unpleasant con sequences to others. but they show It. tie or no ability to take accurate aim. The lnboon is said to excel somewhat in this respect. but still 1t would never pass for u marksman. Accuracy of eve and the Judgment of direction and distance that are involved in real aim' ing have been developed only by man and are among the tokens of his intel lectuaI SuUeriOrity.-New York Press.
The Press., 1912-12-11

W. H. Cooley is moving into his new house.
 At the annual meeting of Torrent Engine company, adjourned from No vember until December 11th, the fol- lowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: Foreman, Frank E. Webber; first assistant, Thomas J. Mullins; second assistant, Harry M. Day; secretary and treasurer, Albert E. Converse; assistant secretary, A.. W. Tuthill; steward, John Sullivan assistant steward, Patrick Mccoy executive committee, James Warren, Harry M. Day, David Collins, Jerry Sullivan, Thomas J. Mullins.
 The West Stafford Tape Go. have sold out their business and machinery to Wm. 0. Jillson of Willimantic. MT. Jillson will carry on the business in connection with his own, being a large manufacturer of cotton yarns. The tape business will be carried or in West Stafford for the present, MT. Jillson having leased the mill of Henry Whiton for that purpose.
The Press., 1912-12-11
Naming the Kangaroo.

The kangaroo came by his name rather strangely. When first Australia was discovered sailor pointed to a kangaroo ard asked native what they called that animal. The poor black man having never met an Englishman be fore, had no idea what the sailor was talking about and replied in his own language. "Kangaroo"-that is. "l da not urdestand." The sailor foolishly supposed this was the name of the an imal in the Australian tongue, and ever since we have called the animal kangn. roo, "I do not understand"
The Press., 1912-12-11
The Change of a Word.

"Spanking' did not suggest chastise' ment originally. It was unknown to Johnson in this sense. To him a "spanker'' meant "a person who takes long steps with agility" Rapid mo- ton seems to be the root idea of the word spank" which is not merely representative of the sound of the act, as slap" and smack" are. The low German 'pakkern," or "spenkern," to run and spring about quickly, is close to the original meaning; hence a spanking pace," spanking breeze and 'spanker," in the sense of aD active and sturdy person.
The Press., 1912-12-11
His Possibilities.

Physician ito magnatel-seek some quiet. secluded place where you can sleep well and where no one will pay any attention to you. Magnate Gin doubt)-E Err, doctor, I say, how will going to church do?-Chicago News.
The Press., 1912-12-11
Here is Relief for Women

If you have pains in the back, Urinary, Blad- der or Kidney trouble, try Mother Gray ARO- MATIC LEAF, a pleasant herb remedy for wom. en's ills and great system regulator. All Drug- gists or by mail SOC, sample FRRn. Address, Mother Gray, Le Roy, N. Y. ss.8w
The Press., 1912-12-11
Changed the oeoaranhx.

'This goulash was spoiled in cook. ing, sir Shall I cross it of the bill?"
 ''No. you chump! Put 1t down as gouTash Ia Russo under the head of special dishes "-Jugend.
The Press., 1912-12-11
No Chanca.

Employee-I would like more salary. am going to get married. Employer -S'Try, but I'll have to reduce it. I'm going to get married myself. Chicago News.
The Press., 1912-12-11

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr. .Thom as' Eclectic OH For burns scalds, cuts and emergencies. All druggists sell 1t. 25c and 5Oc.-Adv
The Press., 1912-12-11

The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac for 1913 is now ready. It is the most splendid number of this popular Year Book ever printed. It's value has been more than ever proven by re- markable fulfillments of it's storm, weather and earthquake forecasts thls year. Professor Hicks justly merits the confidence and support of all the people. Don't fail to send 35c for his 1913 Almanac, or only one dol lar for his splendid Magazine and Almanac one year. The best one dol lar investment possible in any home or business. Send to Word and Works Publishing Company, 34O1 Franklin Ave, St. Louis, Mo. .-Adv.
The Press., 1912-12-11

Telephone service costs but few cents day and earns more than this trifing outlay.
The Press., 1912-12-11

''I suffered habitually from constipa. tion. Doan's Regulets regulets relieved and strengthened the bowels so that they have been regular ever since. ''-E. Davis, Grocer, Sulphur Springs, Texas Adv.
The Press., 1912-12-11

Integrity without knowledge is veal and use SelesS.--Paley
The Press., 1912-12-11
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
December 1889

! Items Of local Interest taken from the co u hh
 of The Press, thirty years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
"AhAsuERus" WEEK.

"AHASUERUS" WEEK IN THE
twin-cities opens with every indication
OF gratifying success from every
standpoint. Reports OF the remark
sble spectacular features OF the music
drama are spread broadcast by many
who saw IT recently in Davenport.
where it drew four big audiences. Lo-
cal singers have rehearsed with tire
less enthusiasm and the excellent cast
Of soloists and large choruses assure
an artistic rendition of the brilliant
r,usic. feature that has delighted
the other participants at rehearsals is
the dance by the flower maIdeus," the
Misses Marie Mably, Katherine Nc
Entry. Greta Curry, Bessie Miller,
Wilma Kane, Marian Blakslee, Marion
Tearson, Lois Bruner and Bessie
Riess. The Moline performances are
Wednesday and Thursday nights and
Rock Island Friday and Saturday
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21

back and breast" and ''taSseS." kind
of iron apron protecting him from
waist to knee. He carried a pike six
teen feet long. with an uShen shaft. an
iron head and blunt iron spike at the
butt end. whereby to fix il i'll the
ground. and. besides the pike. a rapier
The pike. from its great length. was
a weapon which required deft handling
in order TO be of effective use and. as
may be imagined. was excessively
snowy on parade. The modern lance
exercise Is Il pretty sight enough. but
the old pike exercise. perfectly eXecut-
ed by large body of men. must have
been superb. We are not surprised.
therefore. to find that the pastures or
instructions for this exercise are ex
travagantly minute.
To give one example. at the close of
the instruction. on the word Order
your pixies we find after mass of
complicated details the following con-
clusion: You place the butt end of
your pike by the outside Of your right
foot. your right hand holding it even
with your eye and your thumb right up;
then. your left arm being set akimbo by
your side. you shall stand with IL full
body in comely posture. "-Westmin-
ster Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
Markind a Book,

There's n dear old chap in this town
too gentle and too modest TO put his
name or profession into print-who add
ministered rebuke worth remember
ing to young friend. The young man
showed him a book in which certain
passages were marked with pencil. The
Older man asked If he might borroy
the book
IL can't lend it," said the other. Il
borrowed IL myself
All. And who marked these pas.
sages:"
Il did
oh my boy, You shouldn't make
penciled cornInents III borrowed
book
Ill know tt
THE owner might erase Them. yon
know. Always use ink and 81 pass
your wisdom along - Cleveland PIuiE
Dealer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
Properly Boiled Meat.

To boil meat 81 H. 80 retain the
juices aud soluble salts and yet cook it
sufficiently it should lie plunged int"
boiling water and bOiied rIplIig tor
about ten minutes After this fasi
cooking the kettle must he pushed over
to the back OF the fire. whore it, con
tents will simmer gently This tends
tn coH gIia;e The outer riId of the
meat so fhar fBe lures cannot es,ap"
IL meat L. treated In this manner !he
inside will be found juicy ana tender
bur If the meat Is allowed to boil il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
LECTURE COURSE is
PLANNED BY CHURCH

It has been a long time since any or
ganizatiOn in Rock Island has had the
temerity to offer anything like a lee
ture course of high grade in the cen
trail part of the city such as is being
put up this season by the Young Peo-
pies society OF Broadway Presbyter-
ian church. These young people de-
serve great credit for their effort to
afford the city a chance TO hear some
strictly high class talent in worth while
entertainments during the winter
months. Citizens who care for the bet
ter things In the line Of entertainment
ought to give hearty support TO the en-
terprise
/ The course includes I'VE strong at
/ fractions three of a musical and en-
PERTAINING nature and two popular lee
lures by men prominent in the lyceum
world The first number comes on
next Friday evening. when the Lyric
/ Glee club. a popular male quartet, Will
appear in an attactive program.
The Lyric Glee club includes four
versatile young men. who sing. furnish
a brass horn quartet, do amusing
sketches give readings. and otherwise
disport themselves in q manner cal
/ oulated 10 please any audience They
have been in retirement the past sea
son. spending much time in study and
! rehearsing. and are starting out this
year with an entirely new program.
which they are prepared to present in
an artistic manner They have been
singing together for several seasons.
and have appeared on the programs OF
some OF the largest chautsuquas anG
/ lecture courses in the land. Their
work IS of a quality that appeals to
the cultured musician. and al the same
time is not above the appreciation of
tho ordinary listener who merely
wishes TO Se Entertained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
THE ANCIENT TRAVELLER.
Outfit He Was Advised to Carry In
the Eighteenth Century.

the Eighteenth Century.
small Travellers Guide" dated
1880. contains u good deal of serious
advice as TO the luggage which should
be carried.
Take says the book, two suits of
clothes. one coffee colored and one
blue: chest flannel. pair OF leather
breeches. sleeping suit. three pairs Of
stockings, two pairs of gloves. two
wigs. one hair bag o., two caps. two
hats. two pairs Of shoes. one pair of
slippers. six understands four over
shirts six neckties. six collars. six
handkerchicfs. four pairs of cuffs. three
cravatS. two pairs OF cotton hose and
two pairs of socks"
But this is not all. as is shown by
the following items: Take a Bible, a
book of sermons. Travellers Guide
two albums, diary. quire OF white
paper. quilts and ink. an almanac. a
mirror, silver watch. Il silver snuff
box. a silver spoon. pair OF silver
shoe buckles. a silver tie pin. three sill
yer studs. gold seal ring. a knife and
fork with silver handles, n sewing
case an opera glass, a compass. wax
light and finder box. n toothbrush. a
silver toothpick. sword. silver
mounted cane. a paddock with which
10 faSten your door at night inside. a
clothes brush. box of medicine
Pail Mail Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
HAULING ROCK TG
IMPROVE BAD Gap
Ninth Street Road from Sears
to Bridges Being Covered
With Crushed Stone.

The spreading of crushed rock on
the Ninth street read from the Rock
river bridges to the junction of the
road with Twelfth street was begun
today and with cooperation on the part
Of farmers south and west of Rock Is
land ana OF Rock Islanders. it is ex-
pected that at least that section of
the road will soon be in fine shape.
Three teams hired by the city were
at work today haulipg rock which has
been crushed during the past six or
eight months by cay prisoners. and
tomorrow morning a team furnished
by the Empire Coal & Ice company
Viii begin work gratis.
Geo. sc Wagner today made a
| tour Of the farms which are most in
terested in the Improvement of the
one avenue 10 Rock Island and sever
! al farmers promised aid and their
teams are expected on the grounds 60
| morrow. This afternoon H. B. Sim
| mon and Mr. Wagner again visited
farmers with view to securing their
cooperation.
The section of road between the
junction of the two streets and the
bridges, about half a mile, has al
ways been dreaded by farmers coming
to town. Mayor Schriver has long
beer busy trying to repair it and
with that end in view, city prisoners
have been at work crushing rock
> Some 1000 yards Of first class crush
ed rock is now available and all that
is needed is the teams with which
= to haul it to the road. With the
Fifty Thousand club putting its
shoulder to the wheel and the farmers
aiding, the road will be permanent!
improved without any cost to the taJ
payers of the city or county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
No Makinu Up Just Then.

The curtain lecture had finished and
Mrs Garrill, feeling that perhaps she
had overdone the matter, began TO
read little items from the newspaper.
"Har' she said. That's funny, Isn't
It, George? Here's man adyertises for
silent partner with thousand dol
lars"
funny. If he'd married you he'd have
been darned glad to get Il silent part
ner even If she hadn't cent"
Whereupon the thermometer got such
a sudden jar that ii fell from the man
telpiece to the floor IIarper's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
THEISEN-GRIFFIN.

MISS LULU MAE GRIFFIN,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Griffin,
SIC Fifth avenue. and Fred Theisen,
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Theisen, 1850
Fifth avenue, were united in
marriage in Galesburg, Saturday
by Rev. MIR. Miller at the
parsonage OF the First Baptist
church. They were accompanied by
Miss Emma Pomranke and the
groom's brother together with friends
from Galesburg, Mr. Theisen Is EN-
ployed as chief clerk TO the manager
OF the Rock Island Manufacturing
company. They will make their
home at 1886 Fifteenth street this
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
ExnIained His Mistake.

'The more | think of it the more
am convinced that | made a mistake
when / married YOU" he exclaimed.
She drew herself up proudly.
"You can undo 1t she replied.
"Alas, It is too late" lie said. az
suppose the Organist has already spent
the so | intended to give the minister
and the minister has accommodated
me for the 81 he GOT Exchange.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
HART a,,d
HONE
PROBLEMS
D. mrs pLIZAhETE
I'M Jn OGDN
81 mrs ELIZABETH
TICIOSCN

Dear Mrs. Thompson-(D What is
the most fashionable way for a girl of
Is to make her hair? (2) Is 1t proper
for a girl to carry on correspondence
with a boy with whom she formerly
kept company, but whom she hasn't
seen since school began? They are
still good friends. Who should write
first? 90 Does it harm a girls repu-
Is tion to carry on postcard CORE
srondence with several boy friends?
~ Should girls Of 16 go into company
with respectable boy friends providing
they have the consent of their par
ents? 90 How can girl become pop
ular? 90 "a" wants 70 know what
would be the most becoming color
for a party dress and how should she
have it made? ca 'B" is four feet five
inches and weighs Ill pounds Is she
too slender? 49, How far advanced in
school should a girl OF 16 be and how
can she make her studies interesting?
COUNTRY MAIDENS.
% Hairdressing now is very sim
pie Wave IT back loosely from the
face and gather in a soft coil at the
back of the head at the most becoming
angle. Ornaments and ribbons are al
lowed now only in the evening 90
Why not. II II is a friendly CORE
spondence and not mushy? He should
write first go II is not particularly
harmful though it's apt 10 make the
boys think the girl little cheap. az
II the parents consent it is all right
90 BY being good natured and con
siderate OF others. 90 Blue OF shade
to match her eyes, would be pretty
Cover this with a draped tunic OF
white chiffon, embroidered in pink and
finished with a fringe of white beads
a" is rather heavy for her age. (7)
No. 81 She should be in high school
first or second year "B" should not
think OF anything else when she il
studying History lessons, grammar
End such don't iibe with thoughts Of
boys and parties
Dear Mrs. Thompson-G Will tar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
w. c. 7. U. MEETING.

THE OCTOBER MEETING OF THE
local branch of the w. c. T L. will
be held tomorrow afternoon at 8
o'clock at the home of Mrs. S. Matti
son, 1887 Nineteenth street. Reports
of county and state conventions will
be presented by delegates who attend
ed those meetings Payment of an
nual dues will be in order at tomor
rows gathering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21

shoes and stockings be worn this win
ter? CD l keep house, as mother
works at the shop. What would be a
Lice lunch for her? go Please send
recipe for white nut cake. "a What
will take plum stains out of white
dress? BUSY BEE.
~ Yes. C2) l suppose you mean
lunch TO carry with her. Have neat
sandwiches of cold meat with a little
chopped pickle or egg with mayor
naise or creamed cheese. Peanut
butter is good for a change and have
both brown and white bread. Make
little raisin tarts or cake with plenty
~ frosting on. Homemade pickles or
a little bottle of home preserves, or
any seasonable fruit will be liked.
90 White nut cake: l cup butter,
2 cups powdered sugar; rub TO a
CT cam. Add eggs, / cup milk, 3 cups
-four Chop teacupful of nuts fine,
dredge with -four and mix with dough.
Bake about As minutes in moderate
O,en. This makes two loaves. "a
Put stained part over q bowl and pour
boiling water on it from teakettle held
high
Dear Mrs Thompson-(D l am a
boy OF Is and am bashful in a jolly
crowd. How can l get over it? (2}
Should a boy of my age start saving
his money for the future or have a
good time with it? (3) Should make
myself acquainted with a girl who was
my schoolmate four or five years ago
hut now when I meet her she does not
know me? BASHFUL BOY.
a. Stop thinking about yourself
Dashfulness is nothing more than self
consciousness. ~ Save some OF II,
and have a good time with some Of IT.
ga Recall yourself TO her. She will
probably be pleased TO have you do SO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
KINGS DAUGHTERS CONVENTION

THE 25 CIRCLES OF KINGS
Daughters that form the county union
met at the First Baptist church, Mo
line Saturday afternoon g. annual SEES
sion. The meeting was presided over
by Mrs. Julia CONVEY, county secre-
tary and reports were received from
he II Moline circles, three Rock Is
land circles and one from Coal Val.
ley. Mrs. Cowley was again elected
county secretary. Following the bust
ness session Mrs. William Butterworth
acting as hostess served refreshments
TO the Daughters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
A Friend In Need,

Had queer experience recently"
said the Billvillc poet. "Robber held
me up on the highway. Didn't have Il
cent In my pockets. only Il poem which
was takin' to the editor"
Didn't take the poem. did hep"
mo. Read three lines of it. handed
it back to me and said: Friend. nere's
81, You need it worse than do
Atlanta Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21
SLUMBER PARTY.

LITTLE MISS MARTINA TAYLOR
Friday celebrated her eighth birthday
anniversary by entertaining five of her
breakfast. They had a jolly good
time. Those who attended the party
are Elizabeth and Florence Stewart,
Vera Pardon, Bertha Emig and Emily
Johnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21

"Jack" Geraghty and his wife who
was formerly Miss Julie Steele
French. are awaiting the arr1vaI OF
an heir at their Newport home The
happy event is expected 10 take pace
this month. II is believed that a
reconciliation has been effected be-
tween the heiress and her mother,
Mrs. Amos Tuck French. and her
grandmother. Mrs. Stuyvesant Leroy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-21

'If you make any noise" threatened
the holdup man, IN stuff this hand
kerchief in your mouth"
The victim regarded 1t with "A Ghasi-
ly smile
"Oh. that's such an old gag" he pro-
tested.-Chicago Tribune.