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Duncan Arizonian., 1912-03-13

lively oppose the presidents re-
nomination men like Cummins
of Iowa, Norris of Nebraska,
Bristow of Kansas and Garfield
of Ohio.
No sooner had Mr.. Taft been
elected than the progressive Re-
publicans sought his support in
their effort to elect as speaker of
the house Of representatives
somebody other than Mr., Can
non. But after comforting with
Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island
and with Uncle Joe" himself
the president threw his great in
huence in favor of the re election
of the stand-pat czar as speaker.
In his first message to congress
the presidentin no way recon-
mended downward revision of the
tariff, which he had led the peo-
pie to expect he would urge in
their behalf.
In the tariff session, from Mar
ch until the dog days of August,
the president did not stir to Sc
cure any reduction of duties in
behalf Of the great consuming
public. Wool lobbyists, worsted
lobbyists, lobbyists for cotton
manufacturers and silk manufac-
turers, rubber men and steel men
thronged the secret hearing.
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-03-13
Good Use for Weeds.

A good use for weeds and old vines
from the garden is compost. Every
body who maintains a garden should
also keep a compost heap where
everything that will rot and enrlcn
the soil can be thrown from time to
time.
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-03-13
L. F. VAUGHN, EDITOR
WEDNESDAY, Mar. 13, 1912

This paper is kept on file at the Dake Advertis-
ing Agency incorporated 427 South Main st.
Los Angeles, and at IL Geary ST., San Francisco
where contracts for advertising be made.
Duncan Arizonian., 1912-03-13

Sufficient ice to make an ice
berg that would knock the corn
ers off the Golden Gate if it were
brought into San Francisco bay,
was used in California by the
Pacific Fruit express company,
the refrigerator car Service of the
Hartman Lines, during the fruit
shipping season ending October
81, 1911. This same supply Of ice,
were each cake placed end to end,
would cover a stretch 903 miles
long and % inches wide. The
Pacific Fruit express used in this
state last year 1,467, 433 cakes
of ice, each 80 inches long, 22 in
ches wide and II inches in thick
ness.
The weight Of all Of this Ice
totals 220, 115 tons, each cake
weighing 300 pounds. If it were
melted it would equal IS, 588, 374
gallons of water, sufficient to sup
ply a small town for an entire
year. If this ice were loaded into
Freight cars of average capacity
and made into one train it would
require II, ,006 cars, which would
cover a distance Of about 90
miles, or about the same distance
as that between San Francisco
and Sacramento on the Southern
Pacific. Of the 220,115 tons of
ice used in California last year by
the Pacific Fruit Express, 1874,
945 tons We're manufactured at
the Cotton and Roseville plants
The remainder comprises small
lots that are purchased in towns
where the company has no
plant, part of it being naturally
frozen.
During this same period in 1911,
20, 221 refrigerator cars were iced
by the Pacific Fruit Express at
RosevilIe, and II, 1876 cars were
iced at the Cotton plant The
averag ge number Of cars iced each
day during. the busy season is 136
1T RoseVille and SO cars, at Colt
on. This ice. if place together in
one solid block would be larger
than San Francisco's largest SKY
scraper, and is heavy as three
such structures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
PRESENT FLAG.

THURSDAY, WITH ITS DELIGHT
full summer weather, was an ideal day
for the all-day picnic and flag presenta-
ton held at the Clarissa c. Cook home
on BowditCh street, West Davenport.
The General Geddes circle, Ladies Of
the Grand Army. who. with the old
ladies Of the home. recently purchased
a handsome large flag for the home
lawn, had the entertainment largely in
charge. and members Of the Clara Bar
ton circle of Clinton were invited
guests of the occasion. A large open
tent had been erected on the lawn at
the home and here tables were spread
for between so and 100 guests at the
noon hour for the bountiful picnic din
ucr that had been provided by the
circles and the home management. In
the afternoon the flag was presented
by Mrs. a. NJ. Dayton OF the Geddes
circle. 10 the home. and raised with
appropriate ceremonies. The old la
dies. OF whom there are - at present
at the home, enjoyed the day as an
especial treat. while the ladies' of the
two circles had a very delightful out
ing. Mrs. Mains and her assistant at
the home extending a most cordial vel
come to ali the guests
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE.

MR.. AND MRS. ADOLPH PETERS
of 1929 West Third street, Davenport,
entertained a company of relatives and
friends at pretty luncheon Thursday,
at which they announced the engage
ment of their youngest daughter, Ella
May. to Walter Albert Larsen, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Larsen of the
Orphans Home road, Davenport. The
wedding will take place Thursday ev-
ening, Aug. 90, at the Holy Cross Ger
man Lutheran church on Belle avenue,
East Davenport, where the cousin of
the bride. Rev. Herman p. Greif. will
ofticiate. Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Peters
will be the attending matron of honor
and best man. A wedding supper will
follow the ceremony, when some %
relatives Of the young people will be
entertained at the home of the brides
parents. A number of pre-nuptial af
fairs have been given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
To OUercOn1e Sunburn,
Tan, FreckieS, Wrinkles
CFrom Outdoor Life. J

II you are freckled. tanned or sun
burnt, dab a liberal amount of mer-
colized wax on the face and allow Ii
to remain over night When you wash
of the wax in the morning, fine, fiakey,
almost invisible PARTICLES of cuticle
come with 1t. Repeating this daily,
the entire outer skin is absorbed, but
so gradually, there's not the slightest
hurt or inconvenience. Even the stub
bornest freckles yield to this treatment.
The underlying skin which forms the
new complexion is so fresh and youth
unlocking you'll marvel at the trans
formation It's the only thing | know
to actually discard an aged, faded,
muddy or blotchy complexion. 1t is
also god for arms. hands and neck.
One ounce of mercolized wax. procur-
able at any drug store, is sufficient
in most cases.
If sun and wind make you squint
and frown, you're bound to cultivate
wrinkles and crow sfeet. To overcome
these, battle the face In a solution
made by dissolving an ounce OF pow
dered saxolite in a half pint witch
hazel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
sMITHJOHNSON.

MISS ITALY NJ. JOHNSON, DAUGH-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Johnson OF
Moline. and Leroy E. Smith
of Rock Island were united in
marriage at the parsonage Of the Sec
ond Congregational church, Moline, at
S O'Clock Thursday evening, Rev. r. S.
Haney performing the ceremony. The
only attendants were Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Nelson, Mrs. Nelson being a sister
Of the bride. The bride wore blue
messaline silk dress with lace trim,
ming and carried bride roses. After
the ceremony a reception was held at
the home of the brides parents. The
bride has been employed at the F. W.
Woolworth store and is very popular
among a large circle of friends. Mr..
Smith is employed at Rock Island ar
senal. Both have the best wishes OF
many friends. For the present. they
will be at home at 1903 Seventeenth
street, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
PRE.NuPTIAL SHOWER.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON a VERY
pretty shower was given in honor OF
Milan's latest bride. Mrs. Harry Lem
gang. who received many beautiful
presents The shower was given by
Mrs. Hugh Canaan and Mrs. William
Kale. After the bride was presented
with these gifts, the afternoon was
spent with games and music. Mrs.
Peter Philebar carried OF the first
honors and Mrs. William Canaan the
consolation prize. Misses Edna Kale
and Edna Fisher and Mrs Leiugang
favored with piano solos. Mrs. Hugh
Canaan also rendered few vocal
solos. The brides colors. yellow and
white. were beautifully carried out
throughout the home. Ribbons were
draped from the ceiling 20 the four
corners OF the tables. Daisies and
lilies We're used. At O'Clock a delic-
ious three.cOurse supper was served by
the hOstesses. Those present were.
Mrs. Harry Leing2ng. Mrs. William
Canaan. Mrs. William Dempsey. Mrs.
William Walters Mrs. James Walters.
Mrs. Thomas Whilhite. Mrs. T. p. Mel
SOL, Mrs. Peter Philgbar Mrs Joseph
CrisweM Mrs. Jonas Bowman. Mrs.
John RhinCvalt. Mrs. Celia Cannon.
Mrs. j. Williams Mrs. F. l. Stevens,
Mrs. Mary Cohen. Mrs. Role Smith,
Miss Edna Kaie, Miss Edna Fisher,
Miss Jessie F1tzsimmons. Miss Lizzie
Crawford. Miss Viola Cohen, Mrs J F..
Garlick Of Davenport. Iowa, and Mrs
Cornelius Robbins OF Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
ENTERTAINs AT CARDS.

MRS. WALTER H. LEWIS OF zoos
Twenty-second avenue, Moline, delight
fully entertained Thursday afternoon
at very pretty party. Five hundred
was played at five tables and high
score prize was awarded Miss Myrtle
Volkman, and all-cut favor fell to Mrs.
Henry Mumm. The rooms of the home
were decorated with garden flowers in
pink and white in all but one room,
where yellow was the predominating
color. A three-course luncheon was
served in which the pink and white
color scheme was also carried out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
PRESS AGENT is
ON WEDDING JOB
Impending Marriage of John
Lempfert Is Heralded from
House Tops.
STORE is DECORATED
Huge Signs Offer Condolences to the
Victim and Hail Him as
"Poor john"
Oh, you groom. Wow!

When John Lempfert, the genial
and urbane proprietor of the tobacco
shop at 303 Twentieth street, was in
troduced to Hymen's famous altar, in
company with his blushing Davenport
bride this afternoon, he appeared to
be as blithesome as a New York alder
man after putting through a paving
deal and conversing with the success
full bidder, but il he but knew the
decorative scheme which has been
used to advantage at his place of busi-
ness, the chances are he could mus.
ter a good sized army of "glooms" in
a few moments.
The glaring announcements of the
felicitous event would make even a
blind man sit up and take notice. In
front of the establishment, are several
brilliant hued paper bells, which are
labeled as falling under the wedding
classification.
Huge white letters a foot high on
the front windows bear the following
messages of tender solicitude and
yearning. ''Henpecked John" and
Mass Meeting-July 27-Poor John"
DECORATIONS FINE.
The interior decorations are also
masterful Besides a surfeit of paper
bells, there are also additional plac-
ards, one of which would do credit to
Rembrandt, were he in the sign paint
ing business.
Although the rumor has not been Of
ficially confirmed, it was understood
1 this morning that a number of the
groom's friends have been bUsily en-
gagged for several days past in pur-
chasing large quantities Of the staple
( food for the heather Chinee, and also
in collecting antique footwear in small
| f1ocks, so that a disposition on the
J part of Jack" to don a suit of armor
might not be entirely misappropos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
FAREWELL DINNER.

MISS GENEVIEVE O'NEILL OF
Davenport entertained a party of girl
friends at a delightful little dinner
Thursday evening at Fejeryary park
inn, as a farewell courtesy for the
Misses Evelyn and Elizabeth O'Brien
who are to leave shortly for a trip
west. Covers were laid for six and
the table was done in pink and white
carnations. The after dinner hours
were enjoyed informally by the group
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
MANY ATTEND socIARIE

1T WAS ESTIMATED THAT Be
tween 200 and 300 attended the So
cable and entertainment given last
evening by the members or the Stan
dard Bearers of the Spencer Memorial
church at the home of Rev. Mr.. Haw-
kins. Not only the lawn but the home
was crowded with visitors and the
society realized a goodly sum as the
result OF their labors. Refreshments
were served and an interesting pro-
gram was given which repaid the
patrons for their efforts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
WILL GIVE socIARLE.

THE LITTLE CHARITY WORK
ers met yesterday Afternoon in Long
View park for their regular meeting
and decided 10 give a sociable next
Thursday at the vacant lot on Ninth
avenue and Fourteenth street During
the day the young ladies will conduct
sale and in the evening, ice cream,
cake and other dainties will be sold
The next meeting will be held next
Friday at Long View park and in case
of inclement weather, the Association
house will be the place of meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
IMMENSE CROWD ATTEND
SALE.
Dolly Bros. is damned With Shoe
Buyers.
First Day of Sale Was Beyond Their
Expectations.

Expectations.
The big shoe sale at Dolly Bros. be.
gan this morning promptly at 10
o'clock. The entire stock of shoes is
in the hands OF d. ]. Mcdonald, one
of the greatest land and merchandise
dealers in the northwest. This morn
ing the store was packed, damned ana
crowded and every buyer will tell you
that he never saw such values. From
a standpoint of attendance, the open
ing day of the great shoe sale has
been a bigger success than we ever
dreamed of, stated Mr.. Mcdonald to
an Argus representative.
The shoes have all been convenient
ly arranged so that the host of clerks
can serve you with the greatest pos
sible dispatch. The firm certainly ap-
preciates the hearty response on the
opening day. During this sale Mr.. Nc.
Donald has secured the services of
Dolly Bros. and their regular clerks.
He has exerted his best efforts to
serve the public during this sale and
hopes to give satisfaction in every
case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
LILY CiNCH CLUB.

THE MEMBERS OF THE LILY
Cinch club met Yesterday afternoon
at the home OF Mrs. r. Ransom, 9COIs
Third avenue for their regular after
noon OF cards. HOnors went to Mrs.
G P. Hoist and Mrs. Paul Rinsberger
with consolation prize 10 Mrs. Bertha
Mellow. The next meeting will be
held in two weeks at the home of
Mrs. Kate Kruger, $50 Ninth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
REV. MCFARLAND TO
EXCHANGE PULPlTS

Rev. L. T. Mcfarland of the Memo
rial Christian church will exchange
pulpits tomorrow with Rev. l.. f. De-
Forster, of Keithsburg, ILL.,, and the
members of the Memorial Christian
church will have the opportunity to
hear Rev. DePorster, who is said TO
be one of the best speakers in Hi
nois. That Rev. Mcfarland will per-
sist in his resignation is practically
conceded. He has until tomorrow to
notify his congregation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27

nouncement. The announcement was
e complete surprise and the congrat-
ulations of the company were shower
ed upon her. The marriage will be
celebrated Sept. IL, at the home the
brideto-be. The home was prettily
decorated in pink and white, the col
ors Of the bride-to-be. The evening
was spent socially with music and
games Among the out-of-town guests
were Miss Amy and Miss Lenora
Mandt of Waterloo, lowe, and Miss
Lillian Schultz of Bismarck, S. D.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
MAINE RELIC ARRIVES;
PLACED IN LONG VIEW

People Who Attend the Rosenfield
memorial concert in Long View park
tomorrow afternoon will have an op-
portunity OF gazing on the relic from
the Inflated battleship Maine for the
first time. This morning c. F. Gaet-
jer. park superintendent. accepted the
shipment of ventilator cowl shipped
from Washington on his request and
straightway went to Rock Islands
beauty spot to give the relic d promi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE

THE APPROACHING MARRIAC
OF Frances Marian Schofer, daugit.f
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Schofer. is
Eighth avenueto Ellwin F. Ellison. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ellison. 624
Thirty-eighth street, was announced
at a party given at the home of Miss
Schofer last evening. Twelve of he's
girl friends were present and when
they went to paTJake of the dinner,
they found at their places a
nutshell which contained the an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
REGULAR METlNG.

THE REGULAR MEETING OF
the Womens Missionary society of
the Central Presbyterian church was
held yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. II. d. Folsom, 1928 Fourth
avenue. Only routine business was
attended to. The hostess served re-
freshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
ENTERTAIN SEWING CLASS.

THE MESDAMES WILLIAM PAUL
sen, Charles Ringson and A. F. Sala
were hostesses yesterday afternoon to
the members of the Covenant Sewing
class OF the first NJ. Z. church, the
party being held on the lawn at the
home of Mrs. Hans Paulsen on
Twelfth and Aiken streets, South
,ock Island. Frappe, ice cream and
axe were served during the course
Of a delightful afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
LADIES QUILT.

THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF
the United Presbyterian church met
yesterday afternoon with a good at
tendance OF members and spent the
afternoon al the church in quilting
Luncheon was served during the af-
ternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27

chums with a girl for quite a while,
bat l haven't thought of marrying her
or anybody else. Now some of her
friends want to know when the we'd
ding is TO be- What am l TO say? l
hate to seem to turn the girl down, but
1 never wanted to marry her. She's
lust a good friend. TOM.
II you did not want to marry the
girl you should not have taken up so
much Of her time that it made people
think you wished TO marry her. A good
many young men make that mistake.
The next time anybody asks you
about the wedding" simply tell them
that you have nothing to say; then let
them think what they please. If they
choose to think the girl has refused
you It will be more manly on your
part to let them think so, than to say
anything that would seem to harm the
girl In fact, a refused man. If he is
a good sort, somehow always wins the
sympathy Of his friends. and the other
girls usually try TO make ii up to him
the best they know how.
Whatever you do, don't be a cad d.
Remember, you've made the situation
embarrassing by your own actions.
And # you see any symptoms of the
girl growing too fond OF you, the soon
er you break off your chumship with
her the better it will be for the girl
No manly man wins a girls love when
he has no intention of marrying her.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am to be
married very soon. am a brunette
Will you please tell me what l can
dress in and what color would be most
becoming? BROWN EYES.
4 young bride should wear white
| II you wish, you can wear white mar
quisette over a slip of pink silk OIL
satin. ! think this would be very be
coming Carry pink flowers with this
costume.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
CARDUI WORKED
like A CHARM
After Operation Failed TO Help.
Cardui Worked Like q Charm.

Jonesville, 8. CT suffered with
womanly trouble" writes Mrs. ]. S.
Kendrick, in a letter from this place,
"and at times, could not bear to stand
on my feet. The doctor said I would
never be any better, and that I would
have to have an operation, or l would
have a cancer.
went to the hospital, and they oper-
ated on me, but got no better. They
said medicines would do me no good.
and thought would have to die.
At last tried Cardui, and began to
improve, so continued using It, Now,
I am we'll, and can do my own work
l don't feel any pains.
Cardui worked like charm"
There must be merit in this purely
vegetable. tonic remedy, for women
Cardui-for 1t has been in successful
use for more than 50 years, for tho
treatment Of womanly weakness and
disease.
~, . NAM frnub1ao
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
HAART e,l
HONE
PROBLEMS
- MS ELIzAhEcrI
81 mrs RLIHAhErH
nInIDGCRL

III
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Ought a man
70 pay for the wedding expenses? My
mother says my intended ought to pay
for the invitations and the carriage to
the church and the brides bouquet,
and everything. But some of my girl
friends say the brides family has 10
spend the money. Which is right?
GLADYS.
Mother IS wrong this time.
The brides parents must stand all
the ante.marriage expenses. The bride
groom pays only for his own carriage
70 the church. He, Of course. pays for
the marriage license and ministers fee,
and he ought 10 present the bride with
her bouquet. Usually, too, he makes
her a present OF some bit of jewelry
which she wears with her wedding
outfit.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Do you think
II is wrong for me TO sit on the porch
with young men callers?
am 10 years old and know quite
a AN" bbgH " llg lAHf ~ NbAllt anu FAoAl
evenings. We don't do anything but
talk and sing and tell jokes and laugh.
But one OF our neighbOrs is an old cat
and she says l act perfectly disgrace
full and she's putting It all over the
nelRhborhood
My mother and father think It IS all
right and tell me they have no objec'
lions to as many coming as they like,
as long as / see them at home, and
they want us 20 have jolly time
Please tell me what you think, and
greatly oblige, THE GIRL
You do not need TO worry about what
your neiEhbor says II your mother and
father know you are doing nothing
wrong Have just as good a time as
you can. my dear, as long as il is an
honest good time
Try not TO be too noisy. though. Re
member there are other people in the
neighborhood who may not enjoy your
songs and laughter as much as you do
and try 10 hold the boys down a little
when they get noisy. They will re
spect you for il. be sure.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: have beer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
Y. ?. SOCIARIE.

THE YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY
Of the First Swedish church gave a
sociable last evening at the home of
Miss Selma Carlson, 709 Fourth ave
nue.. There was a good attendance
and the evening was spent socially,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
GIVES CARD PARTY.

MRS. ANDREW JOHNSON GAVE
q pretty card party at her home, 231S
Ni>.h street, yesterday afternoon. The
hostess served refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
Intend to Build?

If so, It will be in your financial in
terest and personal comfort to get the
free book and to use the hollow clay
foundation and building blocks Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
LADIES HEAR PAPER

THE WOMEN'S MISSIONARY so
ciety OF the Broadway Presbyterian
church met yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. Spencer Mattison. 1887 Nine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27

teenth street, with a good attendance.
Following the transaction of routine
business, Mrs. Fred Titterington read
paper on "Non-Christian Faith in
America" Mrs. Montgomery of Colo
RADIO closed the meeting with a few
remarks. The hostess served refresh
ments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27

refreshments being served. The even
ing was closed with devotional ser
vices and a short talk by Rev. Mr..
Hagglund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
EXCURSION SUNDAY JULY %

On the steamer Helen Blair to Mus
catine. Leaves at p. m, returns at
1890 p. m. Fifty cents round trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27

rent place in the park. He says that
it will be one of the feature attrac-
lions henceforth in the park.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
Please try It, for your troubles.

NIB Write ia: ladies' Advisory Dept. Chstts-
pooga Medicine Co, Chattanooga. Tenn for Special
InSrUcfiOns. and 64-page book, Home Treatment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-27
Black Dirt.

Black dirt in any quantity free for
the hauling at Fifth avenue and Tween
tieth street.