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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
DOUBLE PRE.NuPTIAL.

MISSES ESTHER ELIZABETH
Freeman and Ellen Louise Freeman
of Moline, who are to be brides Of Sep
TENDER. the former to marry Rev.
Gottfried Olson of Ridgefeld Park, y.
j., and the latter to marry Rev. John
Edwin Chester OF Harris, Mimi, were
honor guests Tuesday evening, when
Mrs. D. B. Freeman and Miss Hannah
Freeman of Moline entertained at the
Freeman home. Fifteen girl friends
were guests Of the evening and en-
/ joyed a delightful time socially. In
the dining room, where refreshments
were served, smilax and pink asters
decorated the table, and the pink and
white colors were carried out in the
refreshments. Miss Sarah Mum OF
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, sister of Mrs. D
! B. Freeman, and her house guest, as
! sisted in serving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30

ing was devoted to the Missionary So
cieties of the Rock Island association
with Mrs. Ransom in charge. Follow
ing a business session and devotional
exercises, officers for the coming year
were elected as follows:
President-Miss Alwilda Young.
Rock Island.
Vice president-Mrs. Nellie Fergu-
son, Orion.
Secretary and treasurer - Mrs.
Charity Benway. Cordova.
Foreign missions directress-Mrs.
| Fred Pierce, Moline.
Home missions directress - Mrs.
George Mayhem. Reynolds.
A recitation by Harriette Ransom
and a reading by Mrs. r. H. Hoffman
were much enjoyed. Mrs. Augusta
Post Of Chicago delivered an address
on "A Glimpse of Home Mission
Work" In the evening the annual ses.
sion fthe B. Y. P L. was held. Rev
J. n. Joens of Aledo being in charge
Officers were elected for the coming
year as follows:
President-John Lindblad, Moline.
First vice president-Joe Wilmer
IEdgewood.
Second vice president-Alma Swan
son, WATERFOWL.
Third vice presidential Millet,
Reynolds.
Secretary and treasurer-Mrs. Rob
ert H. Hoffman, Rock Island.
Board of manaeers-Rey J. N Os
born, WATERFOWL. George Mayhem
Reynolds, and Rev. George Gibbs o
Cordova.
The business meeting followed tn
election of officers, Rev. Anderson
speaking on the subject, The Passin
Hour" and DR.. Ketman on the sui
, ject, Americas Relation With tn
World" Musical numbers were intel
spersed in the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
GIVEN PRE-NUPTIAL.

MISS MARGARET UCHTORFF OF
Davenport, who will be the bride in
September of Homer Perron OF Daven.
port, was the guest OF honor at a de.
lightful pre-nuptial party Of Tuesday
evening that was entertained at the
home of her sister, Mrs. D. H. vieth of
Davenport. The guests were Is girl
friends who enjoyed the evening with
games and music. Favors were won
by the Misses Gertrude Stark Of Bet
tendorf and Huldah Kohlsaat. An
event of the evening was the shower
ing Of the bride-to-be with a collection
Of pretty dishes. The wedding Of Miss
Uchtor1 and Mr.. Perron will take place
about the middle Of September and
will be a home ceremony at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Uchtorfr
in Davenport. The bride will be at.
tended by Miss Rella Tappendorf of
Bettendorf and Frank Redshaw will
serve the groom as best man. Rev. B.
H. Cheney OF the Berea Congregational
church will officiate. The new home
will be in Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
SECRETLY MARRIED.

FRIENDS TODAY INQUIRED CON
corning the marriage of Miss Ella
May Peters of Davenport, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Peters to
Walter Albert Larson, also of Daven-
port, which was announced to have
been held last evening and were sur
prised to learn they had been married
August 81 at the office of Justice Will
liam ]. Schroeder in Rock Island. The
reason for holding the marriage ahead
of the date set was the illness of the
! brides mother. None Of their friends
were taken into their confidence and
they kept the marriage a secret until
! today. They were attended by Mrs
Otto Peters and ]. F. Donnelly. The
bride wore a dress of champagne col
ored messaline and a white hat trim
med with purple lilacs. They are
making their home with the brides
parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30

day morning at 8 O'Clock at the Holy
Family church. Rev. Father Enright
performed the ceremony and celebra-
ted the nuptial mass, the hymns CT the
mass being sung by quartet. A we'd
ding breakfast was served after the
ceremony at the home of the brides
parents. only the immediate families
being entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Bunk
lef flor an extended trip TO Canada and
the eastern coast They will be at
home after Oct in the handsome new
residence the groom is building in DaV-
export
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

Mr. AND MRS. JOHN HEINZ OF
Davenport announce the engagement
OF their daughter. Miss Cora Isabelle,
TO Fred j Wooten OF Davenport, the
marriage 10 occur Sept II, at the
home Of the brides parents on Harri-
son street The wedding will be
quiet home ceremony with only the
relatives OF the couple present Rev
Eugene Pfund OF the Lutheran church
will of1ciate. The couple will enjoy a
wedding trip in the east and will be
81 home after Oct. Is at 1915 Warren
street, Davenport. The bride-to-be
has been employed as stenographer at
the Davenport Commercial club since
its opening and is 4 well known and
very popular Davenport girl. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30

some time ago. When observing the
rapid growth in the banks resources.
he casually observed that when the
total reached $1,000 900 he would
treat The figure has been passed
and then some, but Mr.. Hurst has
the summer that he did not realize
that he was due until this week. when
he promptly made good. The Rock Is
land Savings banks resources now
amount TO S3,164,429.39. The evening
was a pleasant one in all respects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
SPEND DAY AT CAMP.

Aid society of the Memorial Christian
church enjoyed pleasant day yester-
day at the camp of Mrs. F. L. Patter-
son and Mrs. E. n. Lundberg on Sill
yer lake, near Milan. The ladies went
TO camp in the morning, being taken
from the car line by launch. The day
was spent with all of the pleasures OF
camp life, dinner and supper being Sc
bountifully supplied that the ladies
were unable to make away with all
the provisions. Needlework had beer
taken and launch riding with other
things made the day very pleasant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
ZEMO FOR DANDRUFF
You VIII DO Surprised to Sec How
Quickly it Disappears.

No more dirty coats from dandrufG
heads. Zemo stops dandruff. Apply it
any time with the tips OF fingers No
smell. no smear. Zemo sinks into the
pores, makes the scalp healthy, makes
the hair fine and glossy.
Zemo is prepared by F. w. Rose.
Medicine Co, St. Louis. Mo, and is
regularly sold by all druggists at 81
per bottle. But to enable you to make
q test and prove what it will do for
you, get % cent trial bottle fully
csurcntecd or your money back at +.
D. G. Walkers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30

BUSHNELL" c. B. T.
IL Take II good-naturedly, and
tease back when you get a chance.
90 II depends what kind Of head
ache it is. If you have it often, see
doctor. Perhaps you need TO wear
glasses. Do not take headache medi-
cines unless prescribed by a doctor.
go The girl should be at least is, and
the boys two or three years older.
/ a. All foods are good il not too rich
Outdoor exercise will build up your
muscles. 90 l do not think SO
though many disagree with me. 90
Send to a bookstore for a book OF in
door games CD The girl; but II they
are good friends 1t isn't necessary &c
be formal 80 II she really needs
assistance. (9) Keep his own temper
! The soda fountain drink you men
ton would be harmful taken in daily
quantities such as you mention.
Dear Mrs. Thompson:-How can
keep my hands soft and white?
DAILY READER.
Soak them in hot water before re
firing at night, washing them clear
and using a nail brush to scrub OF
any stubborn spots. Then rub div
oil well into the skin and put on clear
chamois gloves for the night. Cut OF
the tips of the glove fingers.
During the day, each time after hay
ing the hands in water, apply a littl
. of this lotion: l tablespoonful fiaN
} seed stepped in half pint boiling wa
ter; pour off liquid and add TO it
teacup witch hazel, l teacup bay run
10 cents worth Of glycerine and, las
, cents worth of benzoin. Keep thi
up for a few days and you will fin
: wonderful improvement in you
hands.
For stains, use peroxide or lemo
| Juice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
ANNUAL BANQUET.

THE MEMBERS OF THE RELl-
snce club OF the Grace Lutheran
church enjoyed their annual banquet
last evening at the Watch Tower.
Following the sumptuous spread,
Prof Andrew Kempe. who was toast
master, introduced the speakers Of
the evening. Prof. /. u. Anderson OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
CLOSE BAPTIST MEETING.

THE MEETINGS OF THE ROCK
Island county district Of the Baptist
church. which have been held the past
few days at the Watertown Baptist
church were closed last evening after
& very busy day. The morning meet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
GIVES DINNER TO eANK.

HON. f. w. HURST WAS HOST
at dinner given at Black Hawk
Watch Tower last evening to the Off
GERS. directors. attorneys and en-
ployes OF the Rock Island Savings
bank. in fulfllment Of little obliga-
ton he voluntarily took upon himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
HART apd
HONE
PROBLEMS
81 MS RLIzAbHTE
OT Tn "CDhT
WINS RLzAbHrrI
rEClHpSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson:-O How
can l clean a white felt hat? (2) Does
peroxide grow eyelashes? CD Is q So
luton OF boric acid TO brighten the
eyes Injurious? 90 What is good
flesh reducer? RUTH.
% Cover hat with a paste made Of
gasoline and corn meal Let paste re-
main on for a day or two. then brush
out thoroughly. (2D No. (3) Do not use
anything to brighten your eyes, ex-
cept under a reputable physicians
direction. Good health and good hui
nor are the best eye-brighteners l
know OF. 90 Exercise and diet are the
only sure flesh reducers. Do not eat
pastries, candies, potatoes or any
starchy foods. Drink the Juice OF a
lemon in a little water every day.
Dear Mrs. Thompson:-I have been
keeping company with a young man
six months. like him more than l
tell him. He is very kind and re-
spectful toward me. Do you think 1t
proper and good taste TO kiss him
good night. which he asks me, In re-
spect and politeness, TO do? He wants
to marry me. which ! intend TO do
when my responsibilities are tighten
ed at home. KATE.
II you are engaged, kiss him. OF
course, A man has a perfect right TO
expect a good night kiss. and per
haps a few other kisses, from the girl
who has promised to marry him.
Dear Mrs. Thompson:-O How
can stop the boys from teasing me;
(2J What is a good remedy for head
ache? 60 When are a boy and cir
old enough TO go together. "a What
are the best foods TO eat 10 make the
muscles strong? 90 Is it wrong tC
play ball on Sunday? II so, why ISM
+. wrong 10 play other games? g.
What are some nice games 10 play tC
entertain company? ca Who SHOULD
speak first when meeting-boy OIL
girl? 90 Isn't it correct 10 take hole
Of the girls arm TO help her? g.
What must the boy say and do wheI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
scHoFIELD-cARLsoN.

MISS PHOEBE CARLSON. DAUGH-
tor OF Mr.. and Mrs Gust F. Carlson Of
Moline. and Chester Shofield OF Jack
sonville. Ill, were united in marriage
at the home OF the brides parents in
Moline last evening at S o'clock by
Rev. Or. ID. +. McCown. assisted by
Rev. y. T. Glemaker. The double
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
BLUNK-KERRIGAN,

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS MARY
Kerrigan. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Kerrigan of Davenport, to Will
liam Bunk, well known contractor and
builder of that city, took place yester-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30

eroom-to-be is employed with the Dav-
export Flower, Seed and Commission
company in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-30
continued on rage Nine.D

AugGstana college spoke on the sub
ject, THE Privilege and Obligation OF
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-09-26

each unit in the car has some speed at
which 1t reaches its m%axirNNin efficiency.
Ihe speed of the car which comedies
closest to the speed at which q majority
OF these units are acting at their best
efficiency is the most economical speed.
The carbureter. for instance. furnishes
the motor an ideal mixture at one par
ttcular piston speed. When the motor is
running rapidly this condition exists In
most carbureters because the suction of
the motor is better and the velocity Of
flow of the gasoline tends toward break
ing II up in a very fine spray which ma
terially aids v~aporization. A limit to the
speed Is found in practice, however, owing
to the small amount of time allowed for
the charge to fully vaporize. although it
is working under great advantages at high
motor speed.
The manufacture of automobiles re-
quires more than 1000, 600 bales Of cotton
annually. of which 100000 bales are used
IN the manufacture of tires and protectors:
5000 bales are used for the manufacture
of leather" seats and cushions; 5000 for
the stufftng and upholstering. while the
remainder IL used up in making motor
clothing. slip covers. insulating wires, tool
tool rolls, waste and mercerized rain
clothing. For simply fltrating automobile
lubricating oil alone millions OF yards of
40-inch ducking Is used annually. to say
nothing of the vast number Of. cotton or
canvas covers made to put over cars while
standing in salesrooms or garages. All
this uses up cotton. SO that the motor
vehicle uses more cotton than tho rail-
roads. and other allied industries. It haa
helped to Increase the worlds demand,
for the commodity by more han 100000
bales in the last Ave years.
Not 80 n reasons 9 nickel trim
mings were confined chiefly 10 special
dnish" cars, and were regarded as some-
what q novelty or . departure from
standard practice. Indications for ISl3.
however, point to nickel as standard for
2 large proportion OF the new models. It
10 . inish that II worthy Of the motor oar
Its beauty. It's durability. md the. ease
With which 1t 10 kept polished all COM
mend II. Furthermore, Il II ! testeful
comptomise between the briiiiance of bur
aished brass and the dull eefects Of s,,n
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-09-26
metal or other finishes representing the
extreme of strict utilitarianism.

metal or other finishes representing the
extreme of strict utilitarianism.
sA
IN answering the question, LIS the sea-
son model idea right? my unqualified an
s"ef Is no. said an official of a western
company, in discussing the
question a few days ago.
1T Is neither logical nor sensible. The
yearly model has Its place. but It should
De restricted to such articles as last but
one season. The idea as applied to auto
MOBILES Is now nearly as %antiquated as
the first cars that were made. In the
nrst years OF the industry q car was NOT
considered good for more than about 5000
miles. and radical improvements came in
such quick succession that yearly models
We're right and proper. But with present
conditions we no longer need a new model
every year., for the automobile has
reached such a degree of perfection that
70 NUM- FOR changes great enough to re-
cure q new model would inevitably result
In weakening the product.
inc public should be given the benefit
OF any material Improvement in motor
cars at the end Of any manufacturing lot.
reeardiess OF whether the lot ended in the
middle OF at the end of the season. Let
changes come at the end OF a period of
healthy development rather than force
them at tho end of a stated season. Con
llnu.n9 the season model has but one loki-
cal RESULT wild scramble between the
K to be the first to next
seasons car. n a ridiculous state of az
fairs is bound to arise.
1t - not fair to the purchaser to sell
MN an article represented to last a num-
Der OF years. and then In a few weeks an
nounce changes tending to make his ar
ticse out or date. We should all strive for
q permanently rather than chanees IN mo-
tor cars and haste In changes should not
enter IN. It 10 no more sensible to have
yearly models in the motor car trade than
1t would DO to have than in the carriage
cab. wagon or traction engine trade"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-09-26

Because kid Mccoy" otherwise
Norman Selby. has become n philoso-
pher and poet. it by no means follows
that ne has ceased to be u pugilist.
Quite the contrary. as he explained to
Q reporter on his arrival from Europe.
when his Ballad OF Brixton Csaol'' and
his Kids Night Thoughts became
famous. And he reserves his most
convincing argument for the conclu-
sion.
kid" believes that he will be all the
better pugilist for being Il psychologist.
since he began to lead the higher life.
something over u year ago., ne says he
has grown half an inch-from s feet
11x inches to s feet Y inch-ahd his
weight has gone from 40 pounds to
aS6. He expects tn pit his additional
height n weight. with his new phil
O0Ophy. against younger men in con-
Nroversy, both philosophic and pugilis-
TIC, reinforcing his arguments. IL need
BE-, with c%linching force and his con-
illusions with a punch.
They Do "coms Back"
EXPERTS in matters pugilistic may
ridicule the idea that I shall be able
long to Withstand h attacks OF young
Ar hghters." he said. ""They never
come back Ia n chestnut, Just like this
S@uAS 0OOut HVG uelIlS uIlOCTllllUSu ny
years OF dissipation. I deny both prop
!osftion.. and l am in n position to
prove It.
Perhaps l am not at present az pre-
pared to conquer as once was,
through having been u Of the ring
90 long. bu / have not forgotten my
ring science. I am rusty. for a fact.
II my opponent gave me an opening
now. instead Of taking instant advant-
age OF It. perhaps / might think too
long over It and lose my chance. But
ell I need is practice. My very reason
that In right thinking and in pure liv-
life.
"A year and q half ago. as I sat In
the rathskeller I owned, watching my
COMPANIONS MI themselves up with
liquor, my better self revolted. 1t came
to me just like that. l got up, put on
my hat and left the place orever.
Later disposed of my interest In it.
Then n there l washed my hands Of
the socalled sporting life. 1 cut out
liquor. cut out most of my smoking,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-09-26
NOTES ABOUT MOTORING
COMMENT ON CURRENT EVENTS AND OPINIONS B Y PERSONS WHO OUGHT = NOW

Realizing the need for the most modern
methods of financing the construction and
maintenance of public roads in the United
States. Lee McClung, treasurer Of tho
United States. has accepted an invitation
to preside over the finance section of the
American Road congress-, which will be in
session in Atlantic City from September
30 to October 5. Mr.. McClung is also act
Ing as the treasurer of the American Road
congress.
In an interview just made public Mr..
McClung calls attention to the urgent need
Tor the Introduction of reforms in the
management of road finances.
MY observations said Treasurer Nc
Chung. lead me to believe that in COM
parattvely few instances Is the same care
taken of funds for road improvement as
Is X by financial institutions for pri.
vate enterprises. The same care and judy
ment displayed by bankers in making in
vestments hould be. shown by state and
local highway departments In the expendi-
ture nf public moneys for the improve
nlent and maintenance of roads,. I-egis-
lation and regulation should be urged in
a state 30 as to plsvide for the levy
Ing OF road revenues on carefully pre-
pared estimates, for the Introduction of
simple yet thorough systems of account
ing and cost keeping. for a system Of
regulating bond issues which would insure
economy and wise business management
Al one of the possibilities worth con-
siderinE ] might simply refer to the diff
ference between the sinking fund method
and the serial bono method-as applied
to bond issues-and their relative merits
Mr.. McClung s2id that he wa very
much gratifed to note the activities OF
the various state bankers associations in
the good road movement. He believes that
the ~financiers OF the country . v q great
deal to do with shaping the road move
ment along the right lines. and he ex-
presses the hope that every state hank
ers' association will rave its representa-
tives at the conference on road fnances,
which will be held at the American Road
congress.
Every car has SOME speed at which It
operates most economically. In most
eases This Is vQsy close to 5 miles an
hour. The realon for this fact IL that
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-09-26

From The Automobiles.

Ever since the automobile became a
common, everyday sight. and especial
ly during the last few years when ma
chimes have come into general use in
great numbers. people have INDUCED
in more or less speculation as to the
total number i'm operation OF the
streets and roads of the United
States. Various guesses were hazard
ed, some of which turned out to. be
fairly accurate. while others We're far
below the figure given in The Auto
mobile last winter after a careful and
accurate census OF the uImbe OF cars
registered In every state in the Union.
Everyone recognizes the fact that the
industry increased tremen-
douslv this spring. SO The Automobile.
In order to ascertain the output of
American factories and the resultant
sales, together with the registration
figures during the past six months,
has again taken a census of the manu-
~facturerS n of the state registration
bureaus. The information resulting
shows that American automobile maxi
ers built 252, $50 cars OF all sorts from
July j. 1911. to July l. 1912. while the
registrations have jumped to the
amazing total OF S59. 1913.
Since the conversion OF New Jersey
to reciprocity i'm exempting automobile
lists residing in other states from regis
tTalloi. inc NUMBER OF OupllCaIes regis
trations, that IL. the number OF cars
registered in more than one state. has
been reduced to a very small number,
SO that it would be ultra-conservative
to state that there are at present i'm
use in the United States proper $50, 900
automobiles. leaving 1888 as the num-
Der of duplicate registrations.
AN absorbing phase of the registra-
ton is the ratio of the number Of cars
registered in a state to the popula-
ton. In this respect the average OBJ
tanning throughout the country is one
car to every 10 of population.
District of Columbia stands first with
car to every IS Of the population.
Nebraska and South Dakota come next
with IS people per car. followed by In
diana. Iowa. Maine and New Jersey
with go persons per car, and so on
down the line. 16 of the states having
less than 100 people for each automo-
bile. while Il others have between 100
and 200 population for every car.
Motor Trucks increase.
During the first six months of reg
istration in Iowa, the state gave IL
cense to 5000 cars. The registration