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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
TWO QUEER ANIMALS.
But the Hook Tail Bear Put One Over
on the SdehilI Creepsr.

But the Hook Tail Bear Put One Over
on the SidehiI creepsr.
Paul Smith. the famous Adirondack
guide and story teller, once met his
match. There was an Englishman.
supposedly with the proverbial Eng
fish sense of humor, who went to
Smiths for some deer shooting. The
morning after his arrival he started
out with a gun alone. As he left the
camp Paul told him TO beware of the
side hill creepers"
What's a side hill creeper" asked
the Englishman.
WELL" said Paul, its an animal
that lives on the side of hill, and as
its right legs are long and its left legs
short 1t can only run on sloping
ground. They are very ferocious, and
If one starts after you you must run
up or down hill, as on account Of its
deformity it cannot catch you when
you do that"
The Englishman shouldered his gun
and went out. About night time he re
turned. The guide said to him, We'll
see You lodged the creepers. all
right"
mo, 1 met one" said the English.
man.
"Yes?" said Paul. How did you
get away from him?"
Il ran uphill" said the Englishman
"You shouldn't have done that. You
could make better time running down
hill"
II know it." said the Englishman
but you see met a hooked tail bear
and l just naturally had to run up
HILL
"How's that?" asked Paul.
well. you know when a hooked tai
bear gets started running the only
way he can stop is to wrap his hooked
tail around a tree. II had run down
hill he could have stopped. but wheI
/ ran uphill why every time he hook
ed his tail around a tree he just tum
bled over backward. and so l got
away"
Paul owned himself beaten anC
when the Englishman left refused e
accept any money for his board.-NeN
York Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
PEOPLE ARE USING
THEPARCELSPOST
Numerous Packages Sent Ont
This Morning and Is Re-
ceived for Delivery.

There were II packages for parcels
post received this morning at the 10
cal postofice between the hours Of 7
a. m, and noon for outgoing delivery.
The first insured package was sent
this morning by Mrs. Bertha Roessler
to Hutchinson. Kan The incoming
mail brought in Is parcels for local
delivery.
The parcels post stamps which have
been just received by the postoffice
are very attractive. The one cent
stamps are green in color having on
them the face OF Balboa. On the five
cent stamps which are Of a blue hue Is
the golden gate. On the 1O-cent stamps
which are yellow, it shows the discov-
cry OF San Francisco bay by a party
OF explorers. The two cent stamps
are expected TO arrive soon
The postal receipts for the Rock IS
land postoffice for the first time in
history have exceeded 100000 Post.
master H A. J. Mcdonald has made
arrangements 10 have packages which
are too large for carriers TO handle,
delivered by auto. Horst & Strister
will furnish a Ford automobile for
the purpose. For two weeks the post
masters are TO keep check of all par
GELS post business, both incoming and
out going, and the cost Of handling it.
and the amount OF the sales Of parcels
post stamps. A report will then be
made to the authorities at Washington
so proper allowances may be made tc
handle the service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02

voices of various species of animals.
Spring is the noisiest time in the po-
lar seas. Mcclure of the Investigator
compared the breaking up of the ice
at that season to heavy thunder or the
sound Of great guns. Another writer
likened the sound OF the breaking ice
foe to that produced by a volcanic
eruption.
Moreover. the air in the arctic re-
giOns is seldom absolutely still Gales
are frequent. The winter winds, ac-
cording to Peary, blow with almost
unimaginable fury. On one occasion
in the cabins, OF the Roosevelt the
sound resembled that of some gigantic
power plant, everything vibrating to
the pulsation Of the machinery. The
whole atmosphere was filed with the
deep, suIlen roar of the wind. and so
thick was the cloud of snow picked up
and swept forward on the wings of the
gale that powerful lamps were invisi-
bic ten feet away.
On high ground. such as that Of in
ner Greenland, the wind is never still.
hansen tells Of the constant hiss or
the breeze laden with tiny bits or ice,
which flowed along knee high like a
shining white river glittering in the
pale arctic sunlight.
Nor is there lack OF sounds caused
by animal life. In the arctic may Of
ten be heard the baying of wolves and
the barking Of seal, willie in the sum-
mer the harsh cry OF sea birds echoes
along the faces OF the cliffs.-Harper's
Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
and sister, Miss Meta Pratt, of New
Boston were Aledo visitors Monday.

and sister, Miss Meta Pratt, of New
Boston were Aledo visitors Monday.
Miss Leila DicKey and Leslie Dickey
returned to their home in Kewanee af-
ter a short visit at the home of Mrs.
Alice KTamm.
Mrs. Woods of Joy spent Monday
here at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Robinson.
Professor Harry l.. Smith and broth
er, Vivian Smith, are spending the
week with home folks in Arenzville,
III
Mrs. James Malley and two childE en-
OF Alpha, who have been visiting rel
atives here for several days, returned
home Monday Her mother, Mrs. EIiz-
abeth Ray, accompanied her home for
short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franz Wicket, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Wicket and Miss SADIE
Dunn of Keithsburg were callers at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Lloyd
Sunday
Mrs. Cleo Goddard went to Joy Mon
day for a short visit at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Kiddoo.
Mrs. j. s. Maxwell returned to her
home in Keithsburg Monday after
spending a few days here with her
sister, Miss Haddie Peterson and
Mrs. w. K Wells.
Mrs. Frank Church and daughter
spent Tuesday with friends in Viola
Mrs. Thornton Winders and little
son went to Viola Monday to spend
the day with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. H Sidwell
The following officers were elected
by the American Stars of Equity, AS
sembly No. of Aledo, at its last
meeting to serve this year. These
officers will be installed Tues
day evening, Jan. II, 1913: President,
Emil Rjorkman, vice president, Mrs
Dora Thompson, mistress Of ceremon-
les, Mrs. Ida Pinkerton, oratrix, Miss
Lola Ellison; secretary, VIII Shaw;
treasurer, F. E. Cabeen; chaplain, Miss
Ella Mckee; conductor, Miss Cora
| warnock; associate conductor, Mrs
Mary Warnock; warden, Mrs. Sarah
f. Pepper; Sentry, P. r. Thompson;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
GARDENING IN SCHOOLS

Of school garden work in Cleveland,
Ohio" the report continues, rs COM
prehensiye and progressive. The d.
rector Of schools has realized the sub
tie influence of such surroundings up
on a child's education He has not
left ii to the whim of a school teach
or as TO whether the school yard shall
be slightly, but has organized q sepa-
rate department of schol gardens At
present the childrens part in the
school garden is voluntary and not
part Of the regular curriculum, thougb
IL permeats the entire educational sys-
TEN"
The crowded condition in Chicago
I prevents much garden work, but there
/ is a tendency for the children to avail
themselves Of every opportunity wher-
ever ground is available, according to
the report
In appreciation Of the work of Min
neapolis children, the report states:
a stranger in Minneapolis during
/ the summer. unless he were totally
blind to his surroundings. could not
fail TO be impressed with the eyidenc-
IS OF civic interest as shown by the
display Of flowers in business sections.
Most Of this was due TO the efforts OF
the Garden club 10 beautify the city
for the civic celebration recently held
Lots planted with vegetables and
flowers seemed more numerous than
the uncultivated ones"
Most worthy efforts are being made
az the State Teachers college at Colo
RADIO, al Greeley. TO assist in the agri-
cultural development Of the state by
training teachers Of rural districts, ."
is Miss Sipes recognition of Colorados
effor.s
Great steps have been taken in
this direction by California. a state in
which school garden work is practic-
ally new. There is as yet no systema-
tized state work Wherever there is a
state institution interested in the life
Of its people. that Institution becomes
the center OF agricultural education. 80
the report continues.
Other California institutions which
have recognized the merits of school
ga -NA-lA4 = anu nave lANss-uGu II At lutlT
curriculum are: The Sutre school. the
college Of agriculture Of the Univer-
sity OF California, the Junior Garden
ers' organization. he lie Conte school,
the Chico normal school. Les Angeles
public schools, the Garden Agricultural
p high school and others too numerous
p TO mention
The schools OF Portland have taken
no active part in the promotion OF
agriculture or horticulture. While the
p city is famous for its civic pride and
, some Of the principals OF the schools
; encourage the children TO ssisr their
parents in home gardening the matter
, OF interesting children in plant life is
left wholly 10 the parents according &c
(, The report.
, More in the line Of school garden
5 ing is being done in the eastern par
] Of Washington than in the western.
r It concludes. Spokane especially has
done some excellent work, though not
{ as a recognized part OF the course Of
: study"
} Miss Sipe concludes with a ferven-
Z appea 70 the municipalities of the
4 United States tc encourage agricultural
teaching and declares the success oil
the work cannot be psralleled in other
! lines Of economic teachings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
MANY SUBSCRIBE
TO BUILDING FUND

Responses from subscribers TO the
y. NJ. c. A building fund have been
coming in in large numbers since the
notices went out few days ago. UP
20 this morning $50 remittances had
been received. coming in advance OF
the date when the payment really fell
due These funds which are now com
ing in are needed TO meet the pay
ments falling due on the construction
work Oh the building, and will be pals
out almost as fast as they are re
ceived.
The office of the Y NJ. c. 4. in the
Safety building is easily accessible
and is being visited by many contrib
utors who come TO pay up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02

Washington, Jan. Don't you
want 10 help beautify your city?
Don't you want to decorate your
lawn and grounds as a permanent in.
vestment?
Don't you want TO have fresh vege-
tables all summer, for your table or for
sale?
These opportunities lie at your door,
on the window sill, n the back yard
or the vacant lot, on the roof-any-
where the sun touches for an hour or
so each day and Uncle Sam, your
board Of education and city officials
stand ready 10 assist you in the agri-
cultural development and beautitica.
ton Of your city.
By way OF confirmation Of the above
statement, uncle Tama jim Wilson.
secretary of agriculture and gardener
in-chicf OF the United States, says:
The educational value OF garden in
structlon to children, especially those
IN the congested cities. IS too great 70
permit q 10 be matter Of choice or
discretion Most worthy efforts are
being made, and / earnestly hope they
will continue. by supervisors and teach
ers 20 bring more life activities into
the home and school room, especially
in the Industrial ceuters where crowd
ed conditions generally bar plant life.
A thorough investigation Of all
phases Of elementary instruction in
agriculture has just been concluded by
Miss Susan b. Sipe, OF the bureau or
plant industry Miss Sipe's report 10
Secretary Wilson is based on her work
in the larger cities from Pittsburgh
Pa. TO the Pacific coast, and has been
printed 70 encourage the spread OF
garden activity. and character develop
ment among children.
The individual plant system and
the young gardener. owner Of all be
raises. is the system in vogue east OF
the Rockies. West Of the Rockies
the commercial side holds a place OF
importance equal with the cultiva
ton" the report states "As our modes
OF living improve the demand comes
for practical methods dealing with the
question OF right living. II is safe &c
predict that popular demand viii cause
the replacement OF some Of our anti
Quated methods and subjects by sys
tematized science. lessons that vii
teach people to lead more wholesome
and useful lives"
Miss Sipe presents an able treatise
on the children's garden work OF Pitts
burgh where the playground associa
ton directs the agricultural education
OF the children. Wherever the schools
evince a desire 70 promote the worl
the association is ready TO lend assis
tance. she says. Nine vacation schools
IN which the study OF gardening wa!
an important part Of the course, wer'
conducted during the summer. Besides
children between and Is years wer
taught woodwork. basketry, sewing
cooking. drawing physical training
folk dances, gymnastics, dramatic
and games The total attendance Il
the gardening and nature study class
es was 32,733.
The organization and development
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
ROAR OF THE ARCTIC.
suIIen Thunder of the Gales and this
"Noices of the Ice"

"Voicss of the Ice"
Most of us cherish the idea that in
the far reaches of the Arctic circle
there prevails an everlasting death
Ike stiffness. But those who have
spent much time in the far north as
sure US that that region is far from
being silent, although so little life is
manifest for the greater part of the
year.
On polar seas the ice, though thick
and solid as granite, is hardly ever still.
There are tides in the arctic, and
these lift and lower the huge icetields,
causing them to give out all manner
Of noises. Even as late as November
the pack will wake up without warn
ing and pile itself in huge heaps with
indescribable crashings, groanings and
roarings. Peary speaks of the "rabid
roar" of the "tumbling chaos OF ice
blocks" His Esikimos were terribly
frightened and set up weird howlings.
The dogs whined and barked, and alto.
gether the noise was terrific. Every
arctic explorer has given similar ac'
counts.
The movements of the ice-the grad
ual crowding and pressing. bending
and pushing, the breaking Of the
masses of snow lying at the ''ice foot"
have given rise TO the expression OF
explorers, THE voices Of the Ice" IL
may be that one will hear a low sing
ing, splashing or grumbling. alternat-
ing with various other sounds. crack
ing and swapping. These sound irreg-
ularly from a great distance. like a
confusion Of human voices. the racket
of a railway train or the skurrying OF
a sledging party. Then. again. the
noises are such as TO cause the ex-
! plerer to fancy he hears the steps and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
BURNING WOMEN ALIVE.
A Punishment That Was Abolished In
England In 1890.

A Punishment That Was Abolished In
England In 1890.
The horrible punishment of burning
women alive seems to have existed in
Saxon England. but perhaps only in
the case of slaves. Under the Norman
rulers any woman. bond or free, who
killed her husband was burned alive.
and the same punishment for this
crime and also for high treason and
even for coming and other minor Of
lenses continued or arose from time
TO time through the second and third
periods until it was abolished by act
OF parliament in 1890, the last actual
execution of this kind having, however,
taken place six years earlier.
The whipping Of women for various
offenses continued even later Public
whipping was not abandoned until
1917, and cases Of private whipping Oc-
CURED as late as 1920.
There can be no doubt We think,
that the savage human instinct Of
cruelty had something to do with the
barbarous punishments above mention
ed AS the old Roman public longed
for the carnage Of the circus. as the
Spanish populace crowded TO the auto
da-fe in the hourishing days Of the in
QUESTION, SO the lower perhaps not
only the lower strata Of English ma
tionslity took delight in witnessing tor
lures which in all probability were de-
vIsed and kept up partly for their en-
tertainment Judge Jeffreys in SEN
fencing a woman TO be whipped Is re-
ported TO have said:
"Hangman. 1 charge you 10 pay par
ticular attention 70 this lady. Scourge
her till her blood runs down. 1t is
Christmas time. a cold time for madam
. 10 strip. See that you burn her Shout
aers thoroughly. "-COrnhin Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02

one Of his earlier works was Life
and Its Problems"
DR.. Mortimer is 81 years old and
bachelor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02

Los AngeIes-The jury disagreed in
the case Of Carl Riedelbach, human
bomb" who was remanded to await
a second trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Chamber
lnin's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They do the work whenever you re-
oulre their aid. These tablets change
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy, gloominess into joyous
ness. Their action is so gentle one
don't realize they have taken a pur-
gative. Sold by all druggists.-(Ad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02

| trustees, P R. Thompson, w. w. War
mock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knickerbocker went
to Davenport Monday to spend the
day with friends.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-24
y ABOUT r

one ut the o necessary Things
in n girls wardrobe is a plentiful sup
ply of blouses to bc worn with her
coat suit or suits. The best and most
sensible plan is to have these blouses
made Of wash materials. One color
ed blouse Of good material. attract
lively made, is necessary for the after
noon hours. when tho girls are allow
ed ome time fol-. amusement. For
the rest she wants blouses OF white
muslin or wash silk. The latter are
her special delight.
1t is wise not To purchase cheap
quickly goes to uieccs on an active
wasted. The better quality of silk
pays for itself. 1t may come high
in the beginning. ssbut a blouse of the
best quality of China silk will last two
seasons and this under hard wear, If it
is washed properly. The Austrian and
the English tlrb Silks are the kind
that girls prefer. because of the COL
ored stripe which allows them a
chance for a color scheme in the COS
tune.
All silk blouses should be made
simply. 1t is now the fashion to knit
tucks and pleats. n to make a deep
shoulder yoke which is finished with
seam beading or a piping of the ma
terial. The lowered armhole with a
loose sleeve is by far the best for a
school girl. because it is less likely
to tear out. The length Of the sleeve
is for her to decide. The wrist
length is the .prettier, but the elbow
length is more cpIpfortable and econ
omical. ~
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-24
WAYS AND MEANS OF KEEPING
THE NAILS ATTRACTIVE.

In no wise is neglect of. the person
SO readily apparent as in lily: kept
nails. Neither can the manicure alone
he held responsible for their care. On
the contrary. if a woman desires she
can dispense with the manicurist's
services save perhaps once or twice a
month and still have nice nails. Nails
grow rapidly n respond readily to
treatment.
lr they are i'll shaped give them
almond-shaped tips that are most at
tractive by shaping them carefully
with the little sandboards. Use fine
pnlnice powder to subdue the rough
ness or to reduce the little ridges that
sometimes appear. and employ the
scissors as sparinglH as possible. Use
them not at all upon the. nails Them
selves. hut merely for clipping the
ragged edges Of the cuticlc around
the base of the nail. Push back the
scarf skin to show the coveted half
moons with the aid Of the range
| wood stick.
To make white spots IN the nails
disappear spread over them at night
a paste made of t%urpentine and
myrrh. mixed in equal parts. and re.
move the following morning with a
little olive oil. A bruised nail should
be plunged into hot water and held
there for fifteen or twenty minutes to
prevent the blood settling underneath
It,.
Many Of the Wanted powders and
rouges cause the nails to become brit
tie so that they are constantly break
ing SO as far as it is possible, it is
wise to avoid. these.
Plain yellow vaseline or olive oil
will answer every purpose Of the
pclnade. and as for rouge. it i. not
in good taste to tint the nails very
deeply. and If they are healthy mad
their possessor Ia in good physical
condition. they will be pink enough
without the aid of the cosmetic.
There is no harm. however, in ap-
plying a little carmine. Mix it with
fresh lard. and. il desired. perfume
1t with IL drop or two of oil of vio-
let's. Rinsing the nails in borax wa
ter instead of in plain water during
the manicuring process. will strength
Ell them. prevent hangnails. and also
prevent the scarf skin from becoming
ragged.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-24
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SOCIETY PERSONALS.

Mrs. d. r. Douglas, who has been
visiting for. the past few days at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Reiton on
North Third street. left last evening
for her home In ,Gilby.
MIR. and Mrs.ssC. w. Rees OF Chest
nut street are entertaining as their
guests for a few days Mrs. Natalie
French Mcguire of Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Falconer OF
Minot have arrived in the city to
spend several days visiting friends.
Miss. Mary Clark of Williams. Mimi.
is spending a week in the city as the
guest of her cousin, Miss Ruby Ret
ton of North Third street.
Mrs. Marie IL Borrows. who has
i been tho guest several weeks Of her
| sister. Mrs. N. e. Tatton, left last
evening for her home in Spokane,
Wash.
Miss Jennie Mahoncy has returned
from Langdon where she has been
looking after q patient for the past
three weeks.
: DR.. and Mrs. j. G. Moore left this
morning for their new home in st.
Thomas.
Mrs. John Gourley has returned to
her home. in Seattle. Wash, after
spending a week visiting friends and
relatives in Grand Forks. Mrs. Gour-
ley was enroute to her home from All
extended eastern trip.
Miss Elizabeth Panovitz returned
last evening from Il visit with her
Mrs. Keith of Edmonton. Alta. Mr..
and Mrs. Keith hav" recently moved
from Calgary to Edmonton. Miss
Fanovitz spent the summer with them.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-24
SOTO Deep Yoke Skirt for Misses and
Small Women, Is and Is years.
With Hi.I, or Natura, wa,s, Tim.

With High or Natural Waist Line.
iteal Scotch plaids are to be exteu-
stvely worn this season and this skirt
seems peculiarly we'll suited to them
but it can be used for any fashion
aple material it is ALWAYS beam
t,ful. The sash drapery forms o yoke
at the front and it is drawn about the
ngure In 4 way to swathc it. most
gracefully attractivelS. The Skin,
IS simple. too. so easy to make that
the girls themselves need NOT hest
tate to undertake it. Tho straiEht
lower portion is laid in n few plaits
and joined to a yoke of lining material
that Is closely fitted and the drapery
is arranged over it. The model will
ee found 4 good one for many differ
ent materials. Made of plaid wool, It
is especially adapted to street wear
put. made of charmeuse satin, 1t would
be charming for the afternoon frock.
For the medium size. the skirt will
require > 1t yards of material IS,
4 1-2 yards A. Or 81 inches Wide to
U with the drapery crosswise on
plain material: 4 S-4 Yards Sc. 4 yards
~. " Ia yards So inches wide to cut
the drapery lengthwise on fancy ms
terial: IL yard Sc for the yoke. Tie
width of the skirt at the lower edge is
: yards and 4 inches or / yard am; {
inches when the plaits are laio.
Tho pattern Of the skirt SOTO is cut
in sizes for girls Of 16 and is years.
It will he mailed to any address hy the
Fashion Department of this paper. on
receipt of ten cents.