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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
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into boiling water to loosen the skins. /
Remove the stones and press the
peaches through the colander. Mix
the remainder of the sugar with this
pulp and add the lemon juice. When
the cream is cold, add vanilla, turn the
freezer and freeze. Remove the Gov
err add peaches, cover and freeze
again. Remove the dasher, pack, re-
place the cover, being sure to put
cork in the top and repack with ice
and salt, cover with newspapers and
blanket or carpet for one or two
hours to ripen.
PLUM CONSERVE.
Material-Ripe plums, five pounds;
seeded Taisins, two pounds; oranges,
three pounds; sugar, five pounds.
Directions-Wipe the plums, re-
move the stones and cut in pieces;
chop the raisins, and wipe and cut
the oranges in very thin slices. Turn
all into the kettle with the sugar and
cook by simmering until it jellies or is
the desired consistency.
PLUM SALAD.
! Wipe a dozen large, ripe plums. peel
and cut in halves. Arrange on crisp
lettuce leaves, cavity side up, and
fill with pistachio nuts; pour over
French dressing made from lemon
juice instead of vinegar.
PLUM JELLY.
Material-Blue plums; granulated
sugar.
Directions-Wash the plums wild
plums are fine for jelly if you can
get them) and put them into large
preserving kettle with only enough
water to cover the bottom of the ket
tie. Cover and heat until the plums
are soft and the juices are we'll start
ed. Turn into the jelly bag and lei
drip until morning. Do not squeeii
or the jelly will be cloudy.
For every part of this juice use the
same amount of sugar. Put the juice
into a small preserving kettle and boi
20 minutes, skimming well. Have the
sugar heating in the oven, being care
j, full not to melt it, and at the end O
/; 20 minutes boiling, add the sugar
f stir only until the sugar is dissolved
Bring to the boiling point and it i
j ready, in most instances, for the jell.
e glasses. But if it is not, boil unit
d it is jelly. Jelly must boil continu
|. ously when once started. Stand il
r the sun and when cold cover with melt
t ed paraffine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
R-MARkUS.

THE MARRIAGE OF MRS JOHAN-
ma Markus, daughter of Mrs. Anna
Barofsky, of 311 Ripley street, Daven-
port, to Francis d. Barr, son of Ben
jamin Barr of 1886 Main street, DAY.
export, took place at quiet wedding
ceremony of yesterday morning at 10
o'clock at the future home of the brid-
al couple Rev. Oscar Horn of Trinity
German Lutheran church officiated in
the presence of the aged father of the
groom and few other relatives. The
attendants were Miss Estella Barr and
John Barofsky The bride was gown
ed in a silk embroidered dress made
over cream white Satin and trimmed
with lace. Wedding luncheon was
served after the ceremony, and there
was an informal reception last even
ing at the family home to relatives
The extended wedding trip that had
been planned abroad has been post
poned owing to the feeble health oil
the groom's father. Mr.. Barr is an -ex
tensive property holder and stock
holder in various large business con
Germs of the tri-cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
MRS. FOSTER HOSTESS.

MRS. A. T. FOSTER OF MOLINE
was hostess at a most delightful lunch
eon bridge Wednesday, the affair being
given in honor of Mrs. B. c. Sampson
of Galena, the house guest of Mrs. Fos-
ter, and for Miss Frances Hemenway,
who is visiting relatives. Covers were
laid for I6 at the prettily appointed
luncheon table, the decorations of
which we're glsdiolas in various colors.
Following the serving, bridge was
played at four tables, high score prizes
being awarded at each table. The for.
tunate ones were Mrs. Minnie Vinton
Mrs. S. S. Hoffman, Mrs. c. /. Joseph
son and Mrs H NJ. Whitsitt Guest
prizes were given Mrs. Sampson and
Miss Hemenway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01

Toward the end of July most OF
the berries have been at their best,
but nature provides well for that and
brings US peaches, plums, pears and
California grapes now and in few
weeks there will be plenty in market
from our own vineyards.
When fruit can be eaten in its ripe
natural condition, there is no better
way of enjoying it. But everyone can
not eat it without some of the acids
being neutralized through cooking so
few combinations with other food
materials will furnish some fresh fruit
dishes good to look upon and delicious
! to eat.
For years we have known that APP
pies were excellent baked, and as apple
sauce, but only within TWO or three
years have We tried peaches in the
same manner and have been more than
delighted with results.
BAKED PEACHES.
Rub half dozen peaches we'll with
a dry cloth and put them into a cas-
serole. Make a syrup of one cup OF
sugar and a cup of water. boiling
five minutes, and pour over the
peaches; add two thin slices of lemon
and little grated nutmeg; cover and
bake until tender about 80 TO 45 min
utes. These are fine for breakfast
or lunch.
PEACH SAUCE.
Rub dozen peaches until smooth
and clean with cloth and cut il
pieces, putting stones and all into thu
double boiler. Let steam until tende
and we'll heated through. Then rul
through a colander, adding sugar t.
sweeten and little bit of butter ant
ground cloves or cinnamon.
PEACH ICE CREAM.
Materials-Ripe peaches, -; cream
one pint: vanilla, one teaspoonful
granulated sugar, one and one-hal
! cup; lemon juice, two teaspoons.
Directions-Put half the sugar an
cream into the double boiler over tn
, fire until the sugar is dissolved an
, the cream hot. Stand aside to coo
, Put the peaches into a colander O
wire basket and dip for a momen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
WELLESLEY GIRLS GO HOME.

"1G-GS@G' w TlS"Gs
THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE OF THIS
morning contains the following con-
corning a company of young women
who were guests of Miss Helen Davis
of this city during the past week.
"A party of 1913 Wellesley girls reg
istered at the Blackstone on Wednes-
day. They were Miss Harriet Devan
of Stamford, Conn, Miss Edith Wilbur.
Springfield. Mass; Miss Helen Brandt
Brooklyn, n. Y; Miss Lucille Bachman,
Fort Henry, y. Y; Miss Margaret Tut
tie, York, Pa; Miss Hazel Holden,
Bowdoinham, Me-. Miss Edith Mont
gomery of Rochester, n. Y; and Miss
Helen Davis of Rock Island. Ever
since their graduation in June they
have been visiting the homes of the
different girls comprising the group,
the last house party being at the
home of Miss Davis in Rock Island:
They have made much of their journey
by auto, and they have motor boated
on the Mississippi and the great lakes
in the course of their travels. Mrs.
Davis chaperoned the girls to Chicago,
where, after a two days inspection OF
the theaters, shops, parks, and boule
wards, the wonderful trip came to an
end. the girls boarding their respec,
tive trains for home"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
final REDUCTIONS
At The NJ. ( \.
Women's Wash Dresses, Wash Skirts,
kimcnos and Corset at Oar
ing Sacrifices.

Daring sacrifices" is a strong term
for the NJ & K to use because it's an
NJ & K rule to employ only modest
statements III all announcements
still the sale justifies the expression
for never have such values been offer
ed in women's clothes-when you con-
slider the high quality of N. & X.
merchandise, the character Of the
goods, the newness and goodness, then
You'll appreciate all the more the at
Effectiveness of the August sale in NJ.
& X. Ready-to-wear department for
ladies-we started to go through the
stocks to tell you in detail just what
we had to offer, but there are so
many one-of-a-kind garments, dresses
! suits and coats that it would take too
/ long to enumerate and describe SO
we've decided to announce that Satur-
day and next week will see the most
important garment sale ever neid at
/ the NJ. & K. Ladies will have a grand
time choosing from NJ & X. beautiful
summer dresses at prices without a
parallel-many of the prettiest crea-
Z tons at half price and less-likewise
millinery at less than the cost of the
trimmings with charming hats worth
to $3.50 at 81; waists in an almost end.
less variety of new ideas at half price
kimonos and negligees way below
value; wash skirts in new bedford
cords at prices that emphasize the
fact that there's no place like the NJ
& K. for women's clothes This is
already quite long story; permit us
to suggest that you pay Saturday
call at the N. & K. It'll be time vel
spent and money saved. Don't buy &
single article ready-to-wear unit
you've compared NJ. & K style and
values. It's the NJ. & K. plan to please
TO sell for less. Your money is always
at your call.-(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
NO NAME CLUB OUTING.

THE mo NAME 500 CLUB HELD
its seventh annual outing at Camp
bells island yesterday afternoon. The
moderation in the temperature made
the day ideal and it was enjoyed to
the fullest extent. The club is noted
for its delightful social affairs and the
outing of yesterday was one of the
most enjoyable ever given. The time
was spent in bathing and general so
ciability and in the evening so mem
bers and their families sat down to a
sumptuous picnic dinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
MISS MOTT APPEARS
AT TOWER TONIGHT

Local people will this evening have
the opportunity of hearing Miss Lily
Mott, the talented Davenport soprano,
who will appear as soloist with Pro-
fessor Otto's select concert band at the
Watch Tower. Miss Mott pleased a
large and critical audience at "Zum
Alien Dorf' last night, and will be
heard in two selections. An especial
ly pleasing program has been arranged
by Professor Otto and big turnout is
expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
HADTa 0o
HOME
QeBIIMS
VRS ELTzABtrH THeNpsoN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: "a I am
as years old am going with a young
man of 90 Am 1 too young TO have
b beau?
\ (2) Ny parents object to me having
. beau, but as / stay away from home
4 60 anyway. Is it wrong for me to
DO SO?
L CD What color travelling suit would
be suitable for a young girl?
4 CD Is Il wrong to allow a boy to put
bis arm around you? BLUE EYES.
C1) No.
CD Your parents only wish what is
pest for you. Hadn't you better heed
their advice in important matters?
They know a great deal more than you
DO, my dear.
90 Dark blue is always suitable.
90 Yes. unless. you are engaged to
3narry him.
M Dear Mrs. Thompson: ! have a girl
friend that goes with any boy that
asks her for a date, and she gets sore
because ! don't do as she does l
have q boy friend tina. always comes
and goes any place ask him to take
me Don't you think / am right by
Keeping my STEADY" and not going
with every boy that she wants me 20?
She says. Don't stop at one boy
las am p | think / know what | am
hoing. BLONDE.
4 If you have decided that you like
pne young man better than the others,
and you know he cares for you mora
than any other girl. you are quite
right not to encourage other young
men. Your friend is still heartwhole
J fancy, but that is no reason why she
Should try to compel you to give W
your good friend for 10. OF boys you
care nothing about. Stick TO what you
know is best.
y Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am young
girl and have been going with a fel
low for about a year. l like him yer!
much. He likes me. too. He has beer
going out TO call on other girls lately
but still comes to see me. My cir
friends say for me TO drop him, bu
i do not want 10. BIB. r.
X: He has q perfect right to call oil
more than one girl, hasn't he? Tel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a young
married woman and vey jealous Of ny
husband and he IS the same Of me.
That is the reason We do not get
along we'll lie likes TO be made over
and cant do it. Please tell me how
/ can and how l can avoid my jealous
ness?
HEART-BROKEN WIFE.
Do you love your husband? Is he
good to you? Then don't insult him by
being Jealous of him. If he likes TO be
made over" do it. Pet him and love
him, just as you would a baby. Most
men are just little boys grown up and
they need a whole lot of petting to be
happy. Fet:ing your own husband Is
nothing to be ashamed of.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please tel
me what is good for blackheads and
freckles? A. B. {.
Plenty Of water inside and outside
will help do away with blackheads
Make it warm water and soap for the
outside and drink a least three pintE
of water every day. Battle every day
Keep your bowels open with a dose o.
| Epson salts once a week, and keel
/ your stomach in good order by eatint
/ wholesome food and plenty Of fresl
/ fruits and vegetables. Massage COLI
/ cream into your face every night
then wipe Off every biz Of cream. Mex
morning wash with warm water ant
soap and rub in tiny bit of colt
cream, then dust lightly with a goo,
face powder. Don't touch the fac
again during the day and keep you
hands away from your face. Whe,
the blackheads are softened, pric
them with sterilzed needle an
gently press out.
For freckles-bathe the face wit
buttermilk and protect skin from tn
sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01

engagements for a union picnic at the
park sometime this month, and anoth-
er committee for writing a constitu-
tuition and nominating officers. The
association from Broadway invited lie
union to hold its next meeting at their
church, and the invitation was ac-
cepted. This meeting will be in the
early part OF October, and will take
the form of an open conference on the
work, and the problems that apply to
the individual society. After the
refreshments were enjoyed, and every
one voted it most entertaining and
profitable evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
coLLIsTER-PARKER.


A QUIET WEDDING CEREMONY
of Wednesday evening took place at
the parsonage of the First Presbyteri-
an church, Davenport, at 3 O'Clock
when Miss Ruth Parker, young
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Parker of LeClaire, was unit
ed in marriage with Clayton II.
Collister. youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. E. CoIister OF 1905 Iowa street,
Davenport. Dr. L. N. CCffman read
the marriage service, using the ring
ceremony. There were no attendant
the witnesses being the mother Of the
bride, Mrs. Joseph Parker, and the
parents OF the groom, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
E. Ccllister.
The bride was dressed in dainty
gown Of white embroidered wolfe with
which she wore a white hat. Tx
bridal party returned to the home o.
the parents Il the groom on lows
street after the ceremony where
company of relatives awaited them anC
light refreshments were served. MI
and Mrs. Collister will reside for th'
! present at the home of the groom
! parents on Iowa street, until they Sc
| cure house in either Rock Island o
Moline when they will go to house
keeping. Mr. Collister is night tickle
agent for the Rock Island at the Nc
line ticket Office. Among relative
from abroad attending the wedding
were John W. Thompson of Bell
PLANE, Iowa, grandfather of tn
groom, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Collister an
baby son, Howard, of Muscatine, an
Mrs. Spear, a sister, and Mr.. and Mr.:
Parker, parents of the bride, from Ia
Claire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
PRESBYTERIAN UNION.

A REG ULAR MEETING OF THE
Presbyterian Young Peoples union
was he'd last evening at the Central
Presbyterian church. Mr.. Copenhag-
en-, the assistant secretary of the
Davenport Y. NJ. c. A.. was the speak
err Of The evening. His subject was
the Great Business a topic which
be made very opportune and inspir-
ing. There was a report from a dele
bate who attended a meeting OF the
Tri-City union at Clinton, and also a
report from the conference on young
peoples work of the Presbyterian
church at Winona Lake, Ind. A com.
mittee was appointed TO make ar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
PARTY FOR VISITORS.

Mcf. MINNIE X. VINTON OF MO-
line entertained 20 Rock Island and
Moline women at luncheon yesterday
noon in honor of Miss Frances Hem
enway of Seattle, the house guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hemenway.
Scarlet geraniums graced the center of
the table and the place cards were
cleverly written kilograms. The after.
noon was spent out on the veranda,
the majority of the guests being busy
with their needlework
Today Miss Alice Wheelock enter
tains at an afternoon party for Miss
Hemenway, Saturday crowd of young
people go to Hampton for the week
end and Monday Miss Lou Harris OF
Rock Island will entertain at dinner
at the Campbell's island inn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
PARTY GOES 10 CAMP.

Mr.. AND MRS. c. A. WILLIAM
son, the Misses Margaret and Alice
Murphy, Joe Murphy of Moline and
George Yeggy of Rock Island left yes
terday for Fox Tower, seven miles
from Geneseo, where they will spend
the coming fortnight The young
people have hired two cottages there
and many of their friends are already
planning to go out for short visits.
Fox Tower is a very popular summer
resort and the campers are anticipat-
ing a merry vacation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
PAUL S-kISOW.

REV. F. ]. ROLF OF THE GER
man Evangelical church yesterday
afternoon at o'clock at the church
officiated at the marriage of Miss Ger
trude Kisow of Lake Mills, Wis, and
Fred Pauls of Lowden, Iowa. They
were attended by Miss Marguerite
Sour and Matthiessen Pauls, brother
of the groom. They will make their
home in Lowden where the groom is
employed as clerk in one of the stores
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01

piece on the table of ferns and the
sweet peas. Musical number by Mrs.
Charles Conover of Davenport were
much enjoyed. The hostess was as
sisted by Mrs. w. A. Rorison, Miss
Marie Kruse, Mrs. ]. c. Schadley and
Miss Mollie Mayer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
AITKEN-BYSINGER,

MRS. ESTHER BYSINGER OF
this city and James Aitken of AUDI,
n. Y, were united in marriage at the
parsonage of the German Evangelical
church by Rev. F. J. Rolf, the pastor,
yesterday afternoon, at o'clock. They
were unattended. Mr.. Aitken is a sol
der.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
LADIES, SEWING MEETING.

THE LADIES Or THE GERMAN
Evangelical church held their weekly
sewing meeting at the church yester-
day afternoon. The usual busy after
noon at sewing was followed by the
serving of refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
AUXILIARY SOCIAL AFTERNOON

MEMBERS OF THE HELEN
Gould auxiliary entertained their
friends at Memorial hall in the court
house yesterday afternoon at a social
gathering. The ladies brought their
sewing and they were served with
refreshments. Mesdames Eugenla
Franks, Garrison and Ed Kittilsen
we're the hostesses of the afternoon.
It is planned by the auxiliary to hold
social meetings on the second and
/ fourth Thursdays of each month al
! the Memorial hall to which they in
vited their friends. The time will be
passed with sewing for a basar to be
given later in the year and refresh
ments will be served each time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
womANs GUILD COFFEE.

MRS. w. p. QUAYLE entertained the
members of the Woman's guild of
South Park Presbyterian church at
her home 2939 Thirteenth avenue at
the monthly coffee party yesterday af-
ternoon. Many of the ladies attended
and enjoyed a delightful social after
noon and they were served with ice
cream and cake.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
CHRISTIAN LADIES ENTERTAINED

MRS. JAMES HALL AT HER
home ia Tenth street yesterday en-
tertained the members of the Ladies'
Aid society of the Memorial Christian
church at a social afternoon in honor
Of her aunt, Mrs. J. E. Riggs Of Des
Moines, who is visiting her. Thirty
ladies were present and they spent q
very enjoyable afternoon. The house
was made fragrant and inviting with
ferns and sweet peas in baskets and
bowls placed about the rooms. In the
dining room there was large center.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
E0eEwooD PICNIC TOMORROW.

THE lockwood BAPTIST SUN
day school will hold its annual picnic
at Campbells island tomorrow. Special
cars will leave Forty-fourth street and
Fifth avenue at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning for the accommodation of
those attending. Members and friends
of the congregation are invited to at
tend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01

Lindstrom, 4210 Seventh avenue last
evening for their monthly meeting. At
the business session it was decided to
hold an annual banquet again this year
at the Watch Tower the last Thurs
day in August. During the hour of
sociability that followed refreshments
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01

In buying cough medicine, don't be
afraid to get Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. There is nc danger from it,
and relief is sure to follow Especially
recommended for coughs, colds and
whooping cough. Sold by all drug
gists-( Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
LOVERS LIKE JULY:
GET MANY LICENSES

There is nothing slow about the
month of July when it comes to love.
A total of 80 marriage licenses, were
issued during the month. OF course
it was not expected that the love-lorn
would surpass the month of June,
when 1873 took the fatal leap.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
RELIANCE CLUB.

THE MEMBERS OF THE RE-
lance club of Grace Lutheran church
gathered at the home of Rueben l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01

Washington.-Russia has protested
against the denial of free wood pulp
and paper to that country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01

ALI the news all the time - The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-01
Never
Any
Aiirshiip
Prices
Here

Is it hard to find some
thing to eat? Not if you
come to Diedrich's where
things are sold. We cut
down profits with "a view
to enable you to live on as
good a scale as those who
keep on paying extrava-
giant prices.
Headquarters for fruits
and vegetables. We have
an unusual assortment OF
fruits and vegetables.
Call w 1898 or 1908
Phone orders promptly
attended to.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-24

hopes Of her American admirers. The
pity Of it is that so few people who
would like to witness this presentation
win be able to get seats
my Little Friend" is an adaptation
from the German Of DR.. A n Wilmer
and Leo Stein by Harry B. Smith and
Robert Is. Smith. The music is by Os-
car Strauss, whose Chocolate Sol
der with its wonderfully captivat-
ing music, has made his name a house
hold word. My Little Friend" had its
American premier at the Amsterdam
Lneater Monday night, and, judging
from the very cordial reception ii en-
jOyed, at the hands Of a large audience,
it is fated for long and profitable
run in New York.
There VIII be a difference Of opinion
as to whether this new piece contains
as good music as The Chocolate sol
der and perhaps the majority viii
the less, My Little Friend" is sure to
survive a long time and that chiefly on
the strength Of its appealing melodies
The book is not entirely without hui
NOR, nor yet is IT at all brilliant. There
are bits OF Characteristic Smith dia-
log which will be relished by those who
have fOstered their sense of humOr in
the vaudeville theaters, and il is only
fair to state that the comedians make
the most of every opportunity.
The theme Of this latest comedy Of
ferlng is q little off the beaten track
worn thin by myriads Of its predeces-
sOrs, and with music FAR beyond the
average, there is no reason why sue
cess should not attend it.
Perhaps the most gratifying feature
new and really truly comic opera star.
Her name is Leila Hughes and it took
her just about fur minutes TO sing
herseL directly into the affection OF