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Evening journal., 1912-11-08

Soap merely washes over the surface, leaving
greasy film behind it.
Gold Dist goes to the bottom" and irlsures
absolute purity and sanitary safety Why not
sanatize your home, as well as clean It
Soap needs Muscle help; Geld Dust Goes ali The
hard part Of the task without your assistance.
Evening journal., 1912-11-08

Gold Dust is a good,
honest, vcsetable-oil
soap in pow dered
form, to which are
added other purifying
materials IN just the
right proportions to
cleanse easily, vigor-
ously and without
harm to fabric, uten-
sis or hand.
Evening journal., 1912-11-08

Tomorrow Mr. Edwards will tell o.
How Lincoln Selected His First At
torney-General
Evening journal., 1912-11-08

sia', seoaios Thomas N Nonosisn nov k,oas heu
il feels to have a Democratic knife IN bis Bach
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01
Carbon Cliff

Charles Belowski and family have
returned home from a weeks visit
with Mrs. Belowskis mother, Mrs. Ger
trude Wendell of Coaltown.
Frank Bay of Moline visited with
home folks here.
Mrs. Charles Rosemond entertained
a number of her relatives and friends
from Moline.
Mrs. Fife Kann of Pekin visited
with Mrs. R j. Phelps.
F. H. McKenrick of Silvis has open
ed a meat market here.
Louis Weitz was a Geneseo business
caller Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Phelps visited
with Mr.. Phelps sister at Davenport,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01
ZuTna

A representative Of the Anti-Saloon
league will speak at Yuma Methodist
church next Sunday morning.
Rev. Wade Smith spoke on temper.
ance last Sunday morning. Sketches
OF the life of Frances Willard were
read by members of the w. c. T. u,
and the collection was given to the
memorial fund.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Cowell announce
the marriage of their daughter Blanch
to Ralph Walter Beal, Feb. 81. Mr..
Beal arrived home with his bride
Thursday evening, and they will go to
housekeeping at once in the new home
erected on his fathers farm.
The Ladies' Aid society met at the
home of Mrs. Lyman Daily, Thursday,
Feb %, in an all day meeting. There
was a good attendance. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Clint Dona-
hoo, Thursday, March Z.
Miss Anna Buckley visited her aunt,
Mrs. Arthur Mead, and family last Sun
day. Mrs. Buckley will start for her
new home in Minnesota in short
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01

time Mr.. Buckley has already gone
with their goods.
Mrs. Clyde Wake entertained the
ladies' bible class Saturday afternoon.
They rehearsed the play they are pre-
pairing to give in the near future.
Sheldon Walker, who has rented his
farm, will take up his residence in
Port Byron in the near future.
Charles and John Schafer have been
having attacks of the grip, but are
somewhat better.
Mrs. Joe Schafer was a caller in
Watertown Tuesday, visiting her
sick relatives.
Walter Manning, who has been sick
with pneumonia, is much better.
Mrs. D. w. Mumma shopped in Port
Byron Saturday.
Sylvester Daily and Oliver Eckstrom
were business callers in Port Byron
Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01
Ford lie the Richest County.

Springfield, March Ford county is
the richest county per capita in the
state, according to a statement issued
by the auditor of public accounts. The
county, with population of 1906, has
an assessed value per capita of $500
and a full value of S2,427. Iroquois
county, with a per capita of 1929 on
the full assessment, is second; Hen
derson. with $2,207, Is third. Cook
county is far down on the list. 1t has
an assessed value per capita of SAIL
and full valuation of S1,235.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01
AT AUGUSTANA

Augustana's faculty at its meeting
last Wednesday adopted the resolu-
tons passed by the Illinois Federation
of Colleges, of which 1t is member,
in regard to athletics and athletic con-
tests. The resolutions provide:
/. To certify no student for inter
collegiate games who is not satisfac-
torily carrying less than 10 point hours
per week.
2. To certify no student who is
known to be receiving financial assist.
ance in attending the college for the
purpose of playing in the college team.
3. To certify no student who may
properly be designated as profes-
sional
4. To certify no student who has
forfeited the privilege of the sport
until such forfeiture has been removed
by the proper athletic authority.
5. To permit no more than the fol-
lowing number of match games per
season in such sport: Football, s.;
basketball, 10; track meets, 3; base
ball, 10.
Section was, however, modified SO
as to allow 16 basketball games in
stead of 10. as football is not played
at Augustana.
The federation is seeking to unite
the leading schools Of the state into a
closer union and has for its object q
publication of athletic SPORT and also
to regulate contests so that the stu
dents participating viii not lose as
much time as they do now.
Twenty-three colleges form the fed
Grafton, and they are as follows: Au
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01
DAVENPORT

Injured at ArsenaI.-John H. Abel,
211s Scott street, employed as a wood
worker at Rock Island arsenal, was the
victim of a painful and serious acct
dent Wednesday morning while at
work Mr.. Abel was managing a ma
chine known as a shaper, used in turn
ing and carving wood, when his left
hand became enmeshed in the rapidly
revolving knives, and before the hand
could be withdrawn it was mangled so
badly that it was necessary for a ply
stefan 10 make 81 stitches on the in
jured member. Mr.. Abel was on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01
MOLINE

Hand Caught in Gear.-White his
attention was being directed to anoth-
er corner Of the shop Arthur Gunni-
son, an employee of Deere & Co., yes
terday accidentally placed his right
hand in gear of a shearing machine
and as consequence lost the whole OF
the ring finger, had two others ampu-
tated at the second Joint and fractured
both thumb and small finger. Gunni-
son lives at 1923 Eighteenth street.
o.
Degree Team on TrIp.-Under lead
ership of Capt Edward Bloomquist,
the Is braves who make up the de-
gree team of King Philip tribe of Red
Men, will hit the trail to Mathersville
Saturday and acquaint large class OF
candidates with the work of the order.
Waneta tribe at Mathersville is young
but fourishing and at present has 20
braves CHARTERED within the shelter OF
its wigwam.
Wifebeater In Jail.-John r. Clough,
convicted wife-beater, commenced yes
terday morning to serve 20 days SEN
tence in the county Jail owing to his
inability to liquidate fine of 500 and
costs imposed by the court for his of,
tense. Complainant in the case was
Mrs. Mary G. Clough.
Methodists to Build.-A contract
was awarded yesterday to c. w. Hink
East Moline contractor, to erect a
house Of worship for the Methodists
of that city. The new church edif1ce
will rise on lot at the corner of Sec
ond avenue and Fifth street and will
cost $4,000.
| Rate Adluster Expected.-W. c
Morse of the Central Union Telephone
company has finished his business here
and has returned to Springfield. The
city is waiting for other phone officials
with more power than Mr. Morse, who
is construction engineer. 1t is expected
that the legal department will send &
rate man here within the next week Oh
so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01

effort to take the district headquar
tiers there met with a determined OPP
position from the capital city support
ers, and a motion in the state conven-
ton to effect the removal was laid on
the table. With the exception of hear
ing the report of the scale committee,
the business of the convention has
been completed, and adjournment will
come today. A clause in the constitu-
ton which precludes the membership
from belonging to secret service and
detective agencies was changed so as
to include the boy scouts and civic
declarations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01
illinois Y. M. C. A. OPENS.

Peoria, March 1.-The convention of
the Illinois Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION opened in this city yesterday
for three days session. Nearly 500
delegates were present The delegates
and visitors include both association
secretaries and business men from all
parts of the state Three meetings
were held yesterday. the business SEES
sions were held in the morning and af-
ternoon, and there was a public meet
ing in the evening addressed by Chan
cellor Frank Strong of the University
Of Kansas and Rev. William ]. VIII
hanson of the Third Baptist church
of St. Louis, Mo. At the business ses-
sion in the afternoon the following ex-
ecutive committee was elected for the
ensuing year: A. B. Dale, Evanston,
chairman; r. c. Smedley, Rock Island,
secretary o. E. Pence, Chi
cago; H. A Balskey. Auror. c..
Mauch, Mounds. Three sifnpprtant
meetings are to be held toby and will
be addressed by promine2t ~ GATORS
and business men. Am8ns til - Win
be President John S. Eolien. Z I.aks
Forest college. E. o. Sellers oisT icaeo.
l. c. Douglas of the Univf ga 70 hi.
nois. and X. A. shuhap cnans Gent
state secretary. The frss the
convention viii come to g in the
evening with a banquet AZ Coli
scum. Then 1000 men kh.1,s pres
ent The college and university asso-
Citations win convene on Saturday
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01

night was well attended In the finding
of paper hatchets, Miss Izora Lee was
awarded the prize of a large candy
Ratchet. Refreshments were served.
Miss Addie Boyles went to Gibsoa.
Iowa, to visit a few days with her
brother Marion and family.
Miss Eva Ramsey of Aledo is visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Ramsey.
Miss Millicent Boyles visited with
the family Of John Minteer in Rey-
nolds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01
Hamlet

Oscar Marsh returned home Friday
from West Liberty, Iowa
Valentine Fuhr spent Friday with
Mrs. Fuhr at st. Luke's hospital in
Davenport.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Attig Of Marston
and Frank Peters and family visited
at Fred Wilson's.
Miss Winifred Boyles visited with
Miss Ruth Wait Of Reynolds.
Miss Hazel Stockberger was in
Aledo Saturday
The Washington birthday sociable
at the home of A. Kendall Thursday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01

Mr.. Phelps then going on to Erie, H.,
on business trip for few days.
Mrs. Ed Johnson of Geneseo visited
with her father, Louis Weitz, and fam
lily.
Mrs. George F. Holland was a Rock
Island shopper on Saturday and visit
ed over Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
]. Lambert, and sister, Carrie.
Miss Dorothy Libby is quite Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01
Admits Murder; Jail for Life.

Harrisburg, March Life sentence
to the penitentiary at hard labor was
given to Peter Scanlon in the circuit
court here by Judge A. E. Somers.
Last Tuesday Scanlon entered a plea
Of guilty of the murder Of John w
Lane, an old soldier, at Carrier Mills
last October States Attorney W. G..
Kane recommended life sentence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01
Rev. J. F. Mernitz Dies at Home.

Pontiac, March Rev. ]. F. Mer-
nitz, well known minister of central
Illinois, is dead at his home In Min
onk, death being due to heart failure.
Rev. Mr.. Mernitz had been pastor of
st. Pauls church at Minonk for IA
years and previous to that had had
charge Of other churches in Illinois.
He was sc years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01

gustana, Blackburn. Carthage, Chicago
university, Greenville, Hedding, Illi-
nois, Illinois Wesleyan, James Mill
kan, Knox, Lake Forest, Lincoln, Lom-
bard. Loyola, Monmouth, Northwestern
university, Northwestern college, Rock
ford, St Viator, Wheaton, and William
and Vashti
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01
ILLINOIS NEWS

Miners to Peoria Next.
Springfield, March Peoria gets
the 1918 convention Of the United
Mine Workers of Illinois. A strenuous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01

operating table for over three hours.
His recovery is looked for unless com
plicatons develop.
@
Trinity Church SOLD. - A contract
has been signed and the abstract pa
pers are now being made out in the of
fee Of Lane & Waterman whereby the
old Trinity church property at Sew
enth and Brady streets is sold. When
seen yesterday Mr.. Lane admitted the
contract OF sale had been signed, but
stated he was not at liberty TO reveal
the name OF the purchaser. From 9TH
er apparently reliable sources, how
ever, It is stated that the property is
TO pass into the hands OF the new
chiropractic college recently started in
the South Putnam building This gives
Davenport three chiropractic schools
and makes 1t the stronghold of the
country in this comparatively new
science.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01

Obituary Reeord.-Friends and neigh
bors Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Gustavsen,
61s1A Sylvan avenue. are extending
them their sympathy in the death of
their infant son, Melvin William Gus
tavsen, who died Wednesday evening
at the family home. aged 6 months
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01

an the ncws An the time.-Tha
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01

burial yesterday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01

The new male chorus, which Profes-
sor Peter Johnson has organized, held
its first business meeting last night
and elected officers for this year. No
name has been decided upon as yet
for the chorus. A committee of three
was elected to submit suitable name.
About forty singers constitute the big
glee club. Officers were elected as fol-
lows:
President-Ernest Martell.
Vice President-Ernest Palm.
Secretary-C. e. G. Olson
Treasured. L. Karlstrom.
Observation-Disclosures Peter Johnson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-01

Rev. c. A Wendell, pastor of the
Swedish Lutheran church at Evanston,
formerly pastor of the English Luth-
eran congregation at Rockford, is to
be the speaker at the business COM
mencement exercises of Augustana
Tuesday, May %. Rev. Mr. Wendell
is one of the most forceful speakers
in the Augustana synod. Before go
ing into the ministry he was a teacher
in the Rock Island high school.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19

thing else We were doing quite lit
tie in Wabash tours at the time, and l
offered to take them off his hands at
66-just before leaving the hotel had
had a wire stating that they were 661a
bid on the exchange.
1.-The old man hesitated, but finally
agreed to make the exchange. He was
to take seven of my boris at a little
less than par and I was to take his ten
Wabash tours at 661a. fancied / saw
a twinkle in his eye as I wrote down
the figures.
"The deal closed. he offered to show
me the house. We went upstairs and,
In what he called his office what was
my amazement to find stock ticker
buzzing busily away. I walked over
to the machine and pulled some of the
tape out Of the basket A string OF
quotations caught my eye. 1t read
something like this: Wabash fours.
10 at 81, at &C, Is at 641a. 80 at co.
Puck.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19

used in making this sachet handker-
chief case. The upper part Of the case
is open so that the folded handker-
chiefs may be slipped inside. A plain
satin ribbon is used for the lining. The
row of tiny satin ribbon roses wreath
ed around the edge OF the heart and
the big plain satin ribbon bow at the
left are charming embellishments.
A specially pretty and novel hand
kerchief sachet Is very easily made
from twenty-five inch square of
lowered silk. interllned with a layer
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
He Was Ready For the Bond Sales
man From the Metropolis.

ne was Heady for the Bono SaIeS-
man From the Metropolis.
"TEHE farmer is the one who is max
ing the progress" recently re-
marged bond salesman for
one of the big houses, just In from the
road. I've got them to let me try
eastern Kansas this trip-new terri
tory for US. I'd heard that the tillers
of the soil down there were all buy
ing automobiles and things, and that
they were a progressive lot. l found
them that, and then some. Here's
what happened to nae in little town
up near the northeast corner Of the
state
Zone morning 1 drove about four
miles out into the country to try to
sell some bonds to an old farmer
named Pratt who was reported to have
a pot OF money. The old man seemed
to be thoroughly posted on the bond
market-knew all about the latest Of
ferings, etc. He seemed to like my
issue, but said he was hung up will
ten Wabash tours. and that until h'
got rid of them he couldn't buy any
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19

four corners Of the square should be
folded to meet in the middle, envelope
fashion, while four inches from each
point sew wee bow Of ribbon to catch
the sides together. .....
The four points should then be turn
ed back at will as far as the four rib
bon bows, allowing ample room for
getting handkerchiefs in and out.
The effect of the turned back cor
ners, particularly If the lining has been
chosen in some pretty contrasting col
or, is very attractive.
For large sachet, suitable for q
nightdress, yard of silk measuring
not NOR. than twenty-five inches wide
in some pretty shade is required, to-
gether with yard Of soft white silk
for lining.
The two yards Of silk are laid to-
gether stitched round three sides and
then covered on the inside with
thick pad Of wadding. If it is the or
binary sheet wadding use three layers.
Tack the wadding loosely to the sell.
wage Of the silk. The case then Is
turned right side out and the fourth
side slipstitched. The yard strip Is
divided into three, and two-thirds are
sewed up together on either side to
form bag.
The remaining third of the strip is
tho tied up somewhere about its cen
Der with yard or rather more OF
wide ribbon to match the colored silk
used on the case or, II it is not posi-.
BILE to obtain good match, with dou
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
Mother Mas Puzzled.

A man who has an office downtown
called his wife by telephone the other
morning and during the conversation
asked what the baby was doing.
"She is crying her eyes out" replied
the mother
what abouti"
"I don't know whether It Is because
she has eaten too many strawberries
Or because she wants more" replied
the discouraged Observation-Disclosures
News.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19

this case. 1t was cut In single piece
with the three points below, hand
some beading being run around the out.
side. The top was slightly gathered to
the waist band. The lower part of the
apron was cut out Of heavy net and
finished with beading and lace frill.
The band that goes about the waist
was made of beading bordered with
rows Of narrow lace insertion. Orna-
ments shaped out Of the material and
shaped bands Of 1t were applied to the
net.
An apron work bag may also be
made of plain or Powered muslin, with
pink or blue ribbons, If destined as
gift for girl or Of silk, satin or bro
cade IL for an older lady.
The apron ties round the waist by
means of a ribbon, willie the bottom
Of 1t is doubled up to form deep bag,
with ribbon run round the slot at the
top OF 1t. so that when the wearer
stands up suddenly any needlework,
scissors or cottons lying in her lap slide
into the bag instead Of falling on to
the ground.
This makes 1t specially useful gift
for any one who has any nursing
waiting on older people or looking aft
er small children to DO,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
APRONS AS GIFTS.

Astractively Made, They Will Delight
- the Busy Woman.
This fancy apron will make delight
full gift for the woman YhQ Is devoted
to her channg dish or to tie one who
y fond Of fancy work The three little
pockets that can be applied on the
points will be convenient for skeins OF
silk or odd spools.
Fine lawn was the material used In
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19

BILE strip of the silk itself stitched to-
gether to form a ribbon.
The tied up piece Of the sachet is
finally turned over, so that the white
silk lining and the bow lie on the front
Of the sachet, and the opening is left
ready to slip the nightdress In.
THE UP TO DATE FARMER.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19

HEART SHAPED sAcHEr.
Of fannelette. lined with Japanese silk
and edged all round with cord chosen
to match the lining.
After the materials have been placed
together and one cord sewed on the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-01-04
Minnesota State Fair Matters
Settling Just Now
SCALP OF GLOTFfLTfR
Machine Manipulat0rs Desire to
Separate it From the Head That
Walks Under 1t
Especial Correspondence

ST. PAUL. Jan. 2:-Charles Glotfel-
ter. president of the State Agrlcul-
tural Association, more populariy
known as the State Fair society, IS TO
have opposition for reelection at the
annual meeting on January 9Th.
Glotfelter has given good measure
of satisfaction in most quarters, 1t
would seem, but there is nevertheless
strong undercurrent of opposition
to him. By some of those interested
i'm state fair matters it is claimed
that the bad weather of last year FUR
nished a welcome excuse for the rail-
inc off in attendance and receipts at
tile annual fair. On the other hand
Glotfelter's friends allege that had
tie weather been satisfactory the
fair would have been the most sue
cesSful i'm the states history.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-01-04

each the winning class debate off the honors
its will be engraved the surface of the trophy
The cup beauty. 1t thirteen and half inches high and
inches the stands black base and half
inches height the height of and base being twenty
The half herewith gives excellent idea of the
On side ofthe cup engraved the following Words
"CAUGHREN DEBATING CUP
Presented to
The Sank Centre Public Schools
J. A. Caughren, Sank Centre, Mimi
December IS, 1911"
the Christmas present to the
school, right proud Education Supt Aygarn and
all connected with the schools The pupils haven't yet but
when school opens Monday the trophy will be the observed all
observers a the school building.
Plans for this debate announced by Sup Aygan
The will the sophomores and Juniors will
freshmen The winning this debate will following
month final The class the final will have
engraved the cup The preliminary debates will be held
during January; the final will take place Feb
premnares will be by members decamatory
The idea in having these debates take place early the
have them of the way before the have begin
work for graduation The Caughren exhibition the
we'll worth seeing
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1912-01-04

of friends at a I O'Clock dinner at the
Ward home ON New Years day. Gov
ers were laid for fourteen. The
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. P.
Hilsdale, MIR. and Mrs. Jas. Ingram,
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Jameson, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Whitson, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
D. Marshall, Misses Mary Marshall
and Vera Jameson.