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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
TRIES TO JUMP
INTO The RIVER
Emil Ahlberg Prevented from
Taking His Life at Second
Street Bridge.
FRIEND PULLS HIM BACK
Young, Skilled Workman and Tai
ented Musician, He Is Wreck
From Use of Alcohol.

Penniless, respondent because OF
his inability to control his desire for
alcohol and probably slightly deranged
mentally, Emil Ahlberg. a former en-
ploye of the Moline Furniture works,
attempted TO commit suicide this
morning at 1890. He was prevented
from doing so by August Blomberg,
engineer at the furniture works. who
dragged him from the railing of the
bridge at Second street just as he
was about to leap into the water. He
was taken to the police station and
will probably be sent to some insti-
tuition for the treatment of alcoholism.
Ahlberg is % years of age and came
to this country about year ago. He
is a skilled cabinet maker and an &C
complished violinist. Twice previous
" he has succumbed to the wiles of
John Barleycorn, and after prolonged
debauches in each case he was sent
at the expense of the foreman of his
department 10 take the liquor cure.
Played in Saloons.
Two weeks ago he again left his job
and after a spree of several days he
began playing the violin in saloons
a. means of raising money. Some
days ago he became too i'll to play the
violin, being left without means of
purchasing whiskey. To appease his
appetite yesterday he drank a bottle
of liniment.
This morning he appeared at the
engine room OF tn furniture works. He
seemed on the verge of collapse. Mr.
Biomberg advised him to return 10 his
rcoming house at 1928 Third street,
straighten up and return to work.
Without offering any reply he walked
out on the bridge, which is but a short
distance from the engine room door,
and stood for some minutes looking
down at the water. Finally the en-
gineer saw him start TO climb the rail
and dashed for him barely in time to
prevent him from throwing himself
into the stream.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03

Some blood disorders become deeply
rooted in the glands and tissues. and the
mistake is made OF resorting TO drastic
drugs These only aggravate by causing
other and worse troubles. A host of peo-
pie know this to be true. They know
from painful experience.
To get right down into where the blood
is vitiated requires s. S. S. the greatest
blood purifier ever discovered.
This remarkable remedy contains one
ingredient. the active purpose OF which is
to stimulate the tissues to the healthy
selection of it's own essential nutriment
and the medicinal elements OF this match
less blood purifier just essential to
well balanced health as the nutritious
elements of the meats. grains, fats and
sugars of our daily food.
Not only this. but il from the presence
of some disturbing poison there is local
or general interference OF nutrition to
cause boils, carbuncles, assesses and
kindred troubles. S. S. s. so directs the
local cells that this poison is rejected and
Advertisement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
PLOW COMPANY MADE
BIG GROWTH IN YEAR

Exceptionally good was the showing
made by the Moline Pillow company
during the Is months ending July 81,
1913, the figures having just been
given to stockholders in the annual
report. A profit of $l,454.9O1 was
made, the gross sales in that period
being S14,540.S39. Not including the
Adriance-Platt company of Pough-
keepsie, y. Y, which was taken over
during the year. the increase in gross
sales was ~ per cent over the prev
inus year. Including that firm, the in
crease was IL per cent. The book
value of each share of common stock
on July 81 was Sis. None of the
property of the company was encum-
bered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
TRY RESINOL FREE
FOR SKIN TROUBLE
1t Stops Itching Instantly and Soon
Heals the Worst Eruption.

The moment ResinoI Ointment touches
any itching skin. the itching stops and heal
ing begins. With the aid of Resinol Soap,
it quickly clears away all trace of eczema.
ringworn, pimples. blackheads, or other
tormenting. unsightIy eruption, leaving the
skin clear and healthy
Prove st our expense that Resinol will do
this for you. Write today TO Dept. I'm.
Resinol. Baltimore. Md, and We will send
you a liberal trial, by parcel post, with full
directions for use
Resinol has been prescribed by doctors
for IS years Sold by every druggist
sured Pimples and Blaekheads.
W. p. Hacke:t, go Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, writes " was bothered for
several years by unsightly pimples on my
face, as well as blAckheads, which were q
source Of much discomfort and embarrass-
nent. At last decided TO try Resinol Soap
and Resinol Ointment i am happy TO say
] am entirely nd of the eruptions, and
my skin is clear of all disfgurements- 1
also find that Resinol works wonders when
used to cure cold sores, ETC.
Ad sertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
DEVICE
GUARDS WORKERS
State Inspector Praises Plow
Company's Screen for Belts
and Pulleys.

c. E Van Ness, assistant state fac
tory inspector, is much pleased with
a device which is being installed by
the Moline Plow company for the pro-
lection of its employees. 1t is pro-
duct of the brain of John Cronander,
master mechanic of the company, and
absolutely safeguards workers against
accidents from coming in contact with
belts or pulleys.
Last August the state factory in
spectors notified manufacturers
throughout the state that belts and
pulleys must be guarded. The local
concern not only complied with the
terms of the law and went further.
using a device which il is believed no
other factory in the state has dupli-
Gated. Not only are the belts and
pulleys guarded but an automatic de-
vice makes it impossible for a work
man 10 reach them while running by
the shutting off power when the pro-
lection is removed.
Mr. Cronander's device is a screen
which completely envelopes the dan
gerous parts of the machines. 1t is
heavy enough to withstand consider
able weight. In the frame are doors
which open to give access for repairs,
oiling, etc. When these doors are
opened a lever throws off the. switch,
stopping the moter. and when they are
closed the switch is automatically
closed again.
With such perfect protection of belts
and pulleys the most common source
of accidents in factories is removed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
BIG FINANCIAL GAIN
IN FOOTBALL SEASON

a surplus OF approximately 1.O00 Is
in the treasury OF the high school ath-
letic board. it was reported by Manager
r W. Fairchild al a meeting of that
body yesterday. From a financial
standpoint the season was the most
most successful in the history of the
school MS" were awarded 20 the
II players whose names have been
mentioned previously. and RS" were
given 10 l. Knowles, Weatherhead.
Buelow and Person. The invitation
from the Y VI. c A 10 a reception in
honor Of the high school football team
Dec. - was accepted. 1t was decided
10 postpone the M" mems dance, and
it may be that none will be held this
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
REOPEN SHOPS AFTER A
VACATION OF ONE WEEK

Tomorrow morning. after having
been closed for exactly one week, the
Silvis shops OF the Rock Island road
will resume operations. II had been
expected Monday 10 resume when the
force was laid off for the Th2nksgiv-
ing holiday and later it was announc-
ed that the resumption would take
place Tuesday. Repairs 10 the plant
which were made during the period
OF fdleness demanded more time than
had been anticipated. but they will
he completed today and the shops Will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03

eliminated from their presence
Then, too. S. S. s. has such spec, 40
stimulation on these local cells as to pre-.
serve their mutual welfare and a proper
relative assistance to each other.
In a very brief time s. S. S. has the
reconstructive process so under control
that remarkable changes are observed. All
eruptive places heal. mysterious pains and
aches have disappeared. and from head 20
foot there is conscious sensation Of re-
newed health.
From the fact that S. S. s. Is purely
a botanical preparation. IL is accepted by
the weakest stomach and has great tonic
influence. Not one drop of drugs or
minerals Is used in it's preparation. Ask
for S. S. S. and insist upon having It
And If you desire skfllful advice upon any
matter concerning the blood and skin
write to The Swift Specific Co., 2o5 Swift
Bldg. Atlanta, Ga. DO not allow SONG
jealous clerk to larrup the atmosphere in
eloquence over something "Just as good"
as S. S. S. Beware OF all counterfeits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
TOTAL ENROLMENT IN
CITY SCHOOLS is 4,55O

In the elementary schools of the
city there was gain of 35 in enroll
ment for November over that of DC
tober, according to the report present
ed by Superintendent c. II. Maxson
al the meeting of the board of educa-
ton last evening The total for the
elementary schools was 1922, while
the high school figure, 4Ss. the same
as the previous month. Including all
schools, high, elementary, continual
ton for apprentices and night. the
total enrolment IN the public schools
OF the city was 1850. There are 345
in the night and So in the continue
ton school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03

tainment given last evening by Manu-
facturers lodge No. 4s5, l. Q. o. F..
at Knights OF Pythias hall A pro-
gram of exceptional merit was pre-
scented in which music by the Svea
male quartet and the Bomberg or
chestra and addresses by Rev. r. s.
Haney and Jay L. Barnard were the
features. Mr.. Barnard or behalf of
members OF the degree team presented
F. W. Beckstrom with a beautiful Odd
Fellows ring. Refreshments were
served. The committee which ar
ranged for the meeting was composed
of a. Youngren. W. Anderson. Joseph
Nelson, Ray Shelton and Frank Jenk-
ms
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
COUNTY BANKERS TO
HEAR P. G. REMNICK

Rock Island county bankers, com
prising Group one of the Illinois Bank
ers' association, will meet at the
rooms of the Moline Commercial club
Thursday evening, Dec. II, for what
probably will be one of the most pleas
ant meetings the organization has ever
held. There will be a banquet and
later p. G. Rennick of Peoria will
speak. Mr.. Rennick is a humorist of
considerable fame.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
OFFICERS ELECTED BY
LINCOLN CAMP, w. o. w.

Officers were elected. two candi
dates initiated and several applica
lions for membership received at the
meeting of Lincoln camp, Woodmen
of the World, last evening The new
officers, who will be seated Jan. 8,
are:
Council Commander-C. L. Fromme.
Adviser Lieutenant-Emil johnson.
Banker-Henry Knaack.
Clerk-Hialmar Lindburg.
Escort Bradford.
Watchman-Clyde Baker.
Physicians-R w Oakley, J. NJ.
Wood, C. l.. Carlton.
AIanagers-E. r. Early, c. Jorgesen,
John Gustafson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
EAST MOLINE HEALTH
ORDINANCE ENFORCED

Success is being net by the East
Moline health department in the en-
forcement of the ordinance against
outhouses in the business dis
trict. Action begun against w. ].
Tally to compel the removal of a
closet from the rear of his property
on Fifteenth street was postponed
when the case came before Justice
Maskell yesterday and it is under
stood that the matter will be adjusted
and 90 test of the ordinance will be
made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
GRIDIRON BANQUET
PRICE ST PER PLATE

February y has been definitely set
as the date OF the first annual gridiron
dinner under the auspices Of the No
line Commercial club and the Greater
Moline committee. II is probable that
the price of plates will be fixed at
s. each The participation of a num-
er OF Rock Island and Davenport men
has been assured and there will be
an abundance of ralent for the enter
tainment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
ELKS' MINSTRELS
SHOW UP STRONG
Rehearsals Indicate Entertain
ment Will Be of a High
Quality.
BALLADS A BIG FEATURE
Cast Shows That Best of Local Talent
Has Been Enlisted in the
Undertaking.

c. L. Adams OF Miller & Draper is
making good progress in the rehears-
ais he is conducting for the MINISTRIES
which will be given under the au-
spices Of Moline Elks No. $50 al the
Moline theatre Dec. and .. AL those
taking part are now letter perfect and
it only remains for them TO develop
team work and improve delivery. Res
ervatiOn of seats will begin at the
theatre tomorrow morning.
Musical selections promise 70 be
the big feature of the program. The
ballads to be presented are announced
as follows:
ITO Have. to Hold. to Love"-Hen-
~ T. Wheelock.
THE Dewitt. VI. Wheelock.
Dixie Eyes"-Tony Heneschen.
Aren't You Cad We are Back
Home Again Wv. Spellitch.
Selection-Mr. Olmstedt.
The cast as announced is:
Quartet - Tony Henschen. Charles
Lindstrom. Verge Miller, Thor Ander-
son
End men-A. E. Fensterbusch, julius
Enlandt. Keith Collins, Floyd ThOmp-
son. Harry Pressell, Frank Shannon.
Fred Pritchard. a. r. zimmerman.
Chorus-Herbert Paulson, p. F. Ben
sonberg. Tony Henschen, A. B. Lind
berg, J. r. Wilson. Dr., Carl Meu.ler,
Oscar r. Wickstrom. Floyd Thompson.
Thor Anderson. Guy Ogeline. Carl
Stoelting. Arvid f. Peterson, Harvey
Enning. NJ J. Cairnes. Frank Knowles,
Harry Swank. Harry Sward, Frank
Carl F. Bauer. Eugene Tay-
lor. Lloyd Swallo. Frank Lightner,
Arthur F. Johnson. Harry Oldefest,
r. r. Stephens. Vance Thompson, a.
c. De Clerk, Verge Miller, Charles
Lindslrom. Louis Ritter, Herman
Quade. August Ebeing.
Small boys-Fred Thomas, Tom
Harry W. First. Harold
Harry Brinck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
LAWMAKERS SELECT A
BASKETBALL LEADER

Oscar Isaacson has been chosen as
manager of the basketball team which
the Jolly Haymakers of this city will
place in the field. 1t is expected that
the Northwestern dance hall Will be
secured for games. On the team will
be several well known basketball
stars Next spring the Haymakers
will have a baseball team and in the
fall they will 90 in for the gridiron
game.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
FOR HIGH
SCHOOL NEARLY DONE

Excavation for the new high school
is rapidly nearing completion and
with a continuation of good weather
it is hoped, according to Superintend-
ent c. II. Maxson, that the founda-
ton will be completed by the first of
the year Already the footings on the
east side and some of the walls are
completed. Progress has been con
siderably more rapid than was ex-
pected at the time the contract was
let
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
NOW RETAILING MILK
AT IL IL CENTS QUART

On the ground that it costs more to
produce certified milk the Midvale
dairy, formerly known as the Deere
farm, has given notice of an increase
of price to customers from 10 to 12h
cents. No other dairies have made
such an advance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
Educational Work for Winter.

Educational work will be taken up
during the winter by the Stationary
Engineera association, it was an
nounced at a meeting held last even
ing. number of lectures will be
given before the local organization and
some of them will be illustrated by
stereopticon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
ALSO CANDIDATE FOR
THE SUPERINTENDENT

Justin Washburn, principal of the
Silvis schools, is out as candidate
fc- the office OF county superintend-
ent 70 fill the vacancy left by the
death of Superintendent Ferguson. He
has been in the work a dozen years,
serving as head of the schools at Car
bon Cliff, Barstow and Coal Valley
before coming TO Silvis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
EASTERN STAR ELECTION
Mrs. Ella n. Edwards Is Chosen
Worthy Matron.


Mrs. Ella II. Edwards is the new
worthy matron of the Eastern Star.
She was elected at the Masonic tenn
pie Monday evening. Following are
the other officers:
Assistant Matron-Mrs June Fisher.
Secretary-Mrs. Cora b. Wads-
worth.
Treasurer-Miss Frances Larson.
ConductoT-Mrs. J. G. Sterett.
Associated Conductor-Miss Louise
Weatherhead.
Installation will take place in Jan
uary.
Mrs. Mae Bromley Mellow of Chi
cago. grand worthy matron, and Mrs.
Nettie Kenner. also of Chicago, grand
secretary, will be invited to attend
the anniversary party to be given by
the chapter Dec. %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
CHOOSE LEADERS
FOR OPTION WAR
Rev. j n. Miller Heads Organ
ization Which Will Conduct
Campaign.
PLAN SERIES OF MEETINGS
Funds Of the Old Law and Order
League Probably Will Be Turned
Over for lts Use.

Rev. J. II. Miller. pastor of the Unit
ed Presbyterian church, was last ev-
ening chosen president Of the Local
Option league Of Moline. which held
its second meeting last evening al the
First Methodist church and perfected
its organization for the spring cam
paign. Il is probable that the funds
now in the hands OF the former Law
and Order league, amounting 70 about
800. will be turned over 70 the new
league
There was a fair attendance, women
taking an active part. IL was decided
to hold a series Of mass meetings dur
ing the winter. al which speakers from
out of town will be heard, those who
come from towns which have been
made dry" being favored because
they can tell how the change was
brought about at home. The new so
ciety will meet twice each month
Other Officers.
Following are the other officers
chosen.
Vice President-Rev. A. W. Johan-
son.
Secretsry-Mrs y. II. Jameson.
Treasurer-Harry AinswOrth.
Executive Committee-Mrs Thomas
Dlworth. Moline w G. T. L: Mrs.
Rose Trevor. Frances Willard W. c T.
l.: Charles 4. Larson. Independent
Order OF Good Templars, Rev. A. W.
Johanson. Scandinavian Temperance
union: {. 8 Trevor. Local option and
Law and order league.
Constitution AID bylaws were adOp-
ted and will be circulated in the city
for the signature OF those who may
care 70 join the society. Rev. =. {.
Laid. Rev A. r BergstrUm and Rev.
J. n. Miller spoke. the first named on
the economic phase OF the liquor ques-
ton and the two others on the Local
Option league meeting al Columbus.
which both attended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
MOLINE'S SECTION OF THE ARGUS |
Jock Island C

eG his position and will go east TO en-
ter other work Mr.. Bridges is a
chiropractor and had charge of the
physical training closes. The posi-
ton will not be left untitled for some
time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03

Van de Verre engaged In a fight last
Friday and during the struggle the
former is alleged to have drawn a
ton will not be filled for some time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
Held to Grand Jury.

Phil Segerhes this morning was
held to the grand jury in the sum of
500 on a charge of assault with
deadly weapon. Sagerhes and Emil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
Rode on Sidewalk.

Frank Zameler of East Moline was
fined 81 and costs yesterday by Mag
istrate Cartwright of that city for
riding his bicycle on the sidewalk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
MANUFACTURERS LODGE
Entertainment PLEASES

Six hundred. including members
and their families. attended the enter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-03
RESIGNS Position.

Resigns Position.
Dwight Bridges, who for several
months past has ben swimming in
structor at the Y. VI. c. A. has resign
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
SWEET GRASS BAG.

Sweet grass receptacles seem to be the most suitable of all fabrics for holding summer fancy work and the smaller sized baskets come in wonder fully attractive shapes to be trans formed int obags. One size, a minia ture replica of the old fashioned stocking basket, is fitted with a satin bag at tached plainly an inch from the mouth of the basket, consist of a sweet grass thimble holder. tiny satin emery and a reel of thread. Trimming the outer rim of the baskets mouth or lip are clusters of narrow satin ribbon alter hating with tabs ending with little bOWknots also in ribbon.
 Still more practical is a round and flat sweet grass basket in Roman color ings, to which is attached a huge bag top of lowered satin lined with China silk. By stitching the outer side of the bag and it's lining perpendicuIarly, to divide them into four sections, and then running draw ribbons through their several shirred tops, four separate pockets for sewing utensils can be formed leaving a space in the center of the main bag for miscellaneous articles.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08

fine leather and folded over and fast ened with a snap fastener It looks like a neat cardcase or pocketbook, but it's real use is to polish up your shoes just a minute or two before alighting from that long dusty train or auto ride, making your feet look as trim and neat as when you set out. These handy lir- tie things come covered in both tan and black leather and take up only 3 trifiing bit of room in the handbag.
 Then there are the small metal needle cases for travellers. They are only a couple of inches long and very little thicker than a lead pencil. They contain from 50 to 100 needles of as- sorted sizes and there's an indicator at the side of the case which, when set at any given number. causes a needle of just that number to drop out when the case is shaken. Isn't this convenient thing to have for that proverbial stitch in time" that is so often needed while we are off on a trip?
 Another Iifesaver for the girl away on her vacation are the/little hair curl ing sets that can be bought for just few cents. The set consists of a half dozen small perforated metal wavers around which the hair is to be wrapped and into which small drying rods, easi- ly heated in a gas jet, are to be slipped These are the incest sort of thing for the girl whose hair insists on getting as straight as a poker the minute q breath of sea air touches it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-08
WHY CAKES ARE FAILURES.

1. Because inferior ingredients are used, such as damp flour and doubt full eggs.
 2. Butter insuf1ciently beaten with sugar or eggs not beaten.
 g. The mixture is beaten after the flour is added.
 f. Mismanagemento of oven.
 5. Cakes not tested to see if they arc cooked.
 $. Either left in tin or put flat on table to cool, whereas they should have air underneath.
 This will be found very useful to those who use soap bark for cleaning clothes; Make a three inch cheese cloth bag; fill with soap bark and sew up end. When wanted for use, place bag in basin of warm water and use as a sponge on the article to be cleaned, wiping with dry cloth. After using, dry the bag for use again. Make two bags-one for light and one for dark clothing.
 For a cure for wasp sting put one half teaspoon powdered alum in a cup of milk. As soon as 1t curdles, bind on the wound. This cured when every thing else failed and the arm began to swell. After bitten 10 days this was applied and cured in a day or two.