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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
QUEEN ESTHER CIRCLE.

THE MONTHLY BUSINESS AND
social meeting of the Queen Esther
circle Of the Memorial Christian
church, at the home of Miss Jessie
ing,resolved itself into a shower for
Mrs. Percy Winans, who was Miss
Anna Weiss and whose marriage took
place last month. The members pre-
scented the honoree with a handsome
cut glass water set, the president of
the circle making the presentation
speech. Thirty-five Of the members
attended the meeting and passed de-
lightful social hour, and refreshments
were served. Mrs. Anna Wood will
be the next hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11

sailed for England, on the advice Of
his physicians. He hopes to return to
st. Johns within a few months.
Friends of Mr.. Bond intimate that he
is considering withdrawing from pub
lie life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11

en- tables of the card games were play
ed with Mrs. William Hofer of this
city taking first prize. Mrs. Albrecht,
Mrs. Angst, Mrs. Harry Gay, Mrs. H.
Hertzog and Mrs. D. P Spar of Day.
export capturing the other favors. The
afternoon passed very delightfully."-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
SURPRISE MISS CARLSON.

A COMPANY OF IA FRIENDS
carried out a very pleasant surprise
Of Miss Edna Carlson, at her home,
1914 Fourteenth-and-a-ha street, last
evening IN celebration OF her 18th
birthday anniversary. Games occu-
pied the evening pleasantly and a nice
luncheon was served The honoree
was presented with a number of pref
ty gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
ZION YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY.

A largely attended meeting OF the
Young Peoples society Of Zion Luth-
eran church was held last evening at
the home OF DR.. aud Mrs. G. A. An
dreen, 731 Thirty-fifth street There
was a good program given, with two
flute solos by Hugo Gibson, vocal solos
by Miss Signe Hultberg and Miss John
son, and an address by Mr.. Doneiti.
After. the program a pleasant social
hour was enjoyed and lunch was serv-
ed The next meeting will be held
with the Misses Blomberg, 626 For
tieth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

THE FOURTH DANCING PARTY
Of the winter series given by the
Trio and Rock Island lodges Of Masons
will be held at Masonic temple Thurs
day evening, Feb. 13. The Criterion
orchestra will furnish the dance pro-
gram.
The Fox club will entertain at a
banquet this evening at the New
Harper. Places will be laid for 20
and a social time will follow the
dinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
COURT OF HONOR MEETING.

SYLVAN COURT OF HONOR MET
in regular session at Maths hall last
evening and following a business SEES
sion cards and other games were play
ed and a lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
FORWARD SOCIETY MEETING.

MISS MAMIE PETERSON, AT HER
home. Up Fourth street. Moline, was
the hostess TO the members of the
Forward society Of Grace Lutheran
church last evening The members
brought their sewing and spent a pleas
ant evening, routine business being
followed by the serving of refresh
ments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11

Of the Visiting Nurse association have
become low and replenishing OF the
treasury is necessary to carry on this
work. so the girls have undertaken to
aid as best they can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11

Senator and Mrs. A. ]. Gronna of
North Dakota. has announced her en-
gagement to DIR. Oscar Neuman Beg
trup. Of the same state. Miss GroIna
has been prominent in society circles
for sevara! seasons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
Or. CULVER ADDRESSES CLUB.

THE DAVENPORT WOMAN'S
club listened 70 an interesting address
by DR.. Julia II. CULVER, Phi. D. LII. D.,
president Of Rockford college. yester-
day afternoon az Unity hall. Daven-
port. She spoke to the large assem-
b.age OF women on Scientific Home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11
MISS LARkIN TO READ.

MISS ANNA IRENE LARKIN,
reader, and Miss Weber, pianist OF
Davenport will appear before the Fort
nightly circle Of Moline in a lecture
recital at the home of Miss Harriet
Cooper in Moline Feb. 10. Miss Lar
kin will read Parsifal and Miss Web
Der will illustrate the opera at the
piano.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11

ENTERTAINs DAVENPORT r. N. A.
MRS. EMIL EASTMAN, AT HER
home, 51S Eleventh street, entertained
at cards the members Of Alberta camp
r. ". A. of Davenport yesterday Elev-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-11

St Johns, y. Former Premier
Frederick Bond, prominent politically
in Newfoundland for many years, has
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Juggling Butter Prices by
Law=Breaking Monopoly

of the last suits brought by Attorney General Wicker
sham against Egn Board the organization of
Western storage which controls absolutely the price
butter this country Apparently this suit brought in the in
erests of housewife has been actively pros
by present Attorney General erfy the defend
ants all events find them busiy boosting the price of
butter because butter production has decreased but be-
they power take out of the market and
ate an artificial scarcity.
Despite the pending suit to dissolve the Egin Board its
members and withdrew from the market
million hundred and sixty pounds of butter during the
month of August
Forty three of the big butter storage plants reported hav
ing sixtyve million hundred and forty pounds hand
August l.
September forytwo cold storage plants had sevenytwO
million pounds. The difference added in month
result of this manipulation of the supply the price of
butter in past month has increased five pound
August best creamery butter sold wholesale for TWEEN
tysix half while few days ago wholesalers
charging thyOne and half pound The retail price
was hrtynne cents while inferior grades sold three cents
cheaper.
supply and demand regulation of these prices
It the a successful effort combine the produc
ing farmers the parasite mddemen force
pay outrageous prices for a household necessity.
plain violation of the anti trust law well Grim
NAL extortion.
It would interesting know if the present Attorney
General intends to the suit of the Government against
these extortionists and if not why not
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18

1t may not appear to the pedestrian but all automob
lists JOY riders speed demons drunken unac
frightened child careless preocCupied
moving suddenly the middle of the may be hit by the
careful driver that respected the speed laws the
laws of common sense.
The suggestion that pedestrians be compelled to obey the
traffic laws and be forbidden the streets except at the
corners where provision be made for their safety
blow the liberty of the individual deep dark
plot the city highways to the plutocras
is only logical that the responsibility for accidents should
be put upon the the automobile and he must be COMPEL
ed every reasonable He must be forced keep
mind that though children errac and Eighty
and his business to that of
these things makes him any of them
is of the business and of the drveways that
foot travellers should be kept the sidewalks and crossings
Of course, NO SUCH RULE CAN BE APPLIED TO THE
RESIDENCE STREETS THAT ARE THE SOLE PLAY
GROUNDS OF THE CHILDREN OF SWARMING NEIGH
BoRHooDS
The streets may not be ideal places to play in but they
all that those children have and while may be annoying to
the in the automobile to crawl gngery and with his heart
in his mouth through these congesed districts be must not lose
track the fact that the play of the children important
than his comfort his convenience.
&c. the traffic laws should be made to keep pedestrians
the sidewalks except regular crossings and the people
foot should be compelled obey the crossing poceman whs
tie readily the man in the machine
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18

woman who is filled with high
ideals OF life, declared she would
rather die and be done with it than
force herself to give up her favorite
foods and beverages Coffee in par
ticular) in order to benefit her
health.
1t is the belief Of many people
that various kinds of food are nee
essary to the building up of a Wig
orous body. ana that a change Of
diet should be made frequently.
Certainly a monotonous menu pals
upon the appetite, and unless the
following hist of eatables could be
changed and augmented not many
of us would be happy in our re
pasts for any length of time.
Nevertheless, when a man makes
such positive statements regarding
the benefits resulting from such
diet. benefits to body and purse. it
is worth considering. Let us listen
to what he says.
Here's a well-balanced ration for
one day eat only a little fruit
for breakfast.
Breaktast-One apple or Lauana.
Dtnnar-Oue dish of homemade
corn flakes. one dish of boiled wheat
cereal, one dish of vegetable salad,
two or three slices of whole wheat
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Study Birds to Discover
Secret of Their
Flight.

Messrs. Housay and Magnan, of
the Paris Sorbonne. have, with
this object in view. investigated
the flight of 200 birds, belonging
to seventy-five different species.
They have discovered many very
interesting facts, which may serve
TO guide the inventors of future
aerOplanes.
One thing that they have found
out, which greatly surprised them.
Is that the ratio of the motive DOW
er of birds to the supporting sur
face of the body and wings varies
inversely instead of directly. This
means that if the supporting sur
face is large the motive power is
proportionately small, and if the
supporting surface is small the
motive power is proportionately
large. Or, TO put it in different
words, the larger the wing surface
the smaller the motive power, and
vice versa.
This fact may prove of great use.
for hitherto it has been assumed
by the makers of aerOplanes that
the best flying machine must be
that having the most powerful mo-
tor and at the same time the great
est lifting power per unit of sur
face. Exactly the opposite rela-
ton is found among birds. The
best flyers have, by far. the fee
bleSt motive power and carry the
smallest weight per unit of sur
face.
Direct comparison has shown
that if an aeroplane of thirty feet
spread, and carrying about four
pounds per square foot. is reduced
homologously, or part by part. to
the dimensions of a bird of three
feet spread, it can carry a weight
of only about two-fifths of A Dound
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
One Mans Diet and What It Did for Him

Now. that is my rule for health,
and that is what I eat. What 90
you say to it? If you could HAYS
seen me nine years ago and could
see me now, you would know that
there is something in it, for I am
about the healthiest person YOU
ever saw.
While the men and women who
are enjoying good health may not
feel interested in this menu, it
should be clipped and saved ana
tried by the many dyspeptics who
are paying useless money for pat
ent medicines and fleeing doctors
with no results.
p Poor people who are trying 10
sustain life IN cheap food badly
cooked. and who find the food trusts
an insurmountable obstacle to
economy, could not do better than
to give this diet a fair trial for 4
few months.
Health and a good bank account
may result, two great factors in
happiness.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
By GARRETT P. SERVISS

per square foot of surface. Now,
no bird is anything like so inef-
ticient as that.
1t becomes evident, then, that
the wing of the bird depends for
its power upon something else be-
sides area. The elements that
must be taken into account, and
which we can not yet initiate, or
fully comprehend, are the quail
ity of the feathers. the stiffness Of
the supporting ribs, their elasticity,
and other unknown circumstances,
which. it is suggested. may depend
upon Authorization of the bird, that
is, upon its mode of nourishment
and digestion, which, in turn. af-
fectS its nervous and muscular sys-
TENS.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Invisible Air Currents
Play Big Parts in
Flying.

Nobody could see how it did it.
Invisible air currents probably play
a part in the phenomenon, but that
is not all. The secret also lies
partly in the structure and action
of the feathers and in the control
of the bird over the curvature Of
its wing surfaces.
Existing aeroplanes are good
beginning, but only beginning
and before they can be perfected
we must carry them through a
course Of evolution resembling that
which the birds have undergone
during the long ages that have
elapsed since their reptilian an
ceStors first developed wings and
learned TO fly.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18

\ \ English philosopher once
~ wrote a book On the human
hand, showing its inimita-
bic adaptations to its purpose, and
its almost infinite capabilities as
an instrument, or tool.
There is no doubt that many of
the most ingenious and effective
mechanical inventions that have
ever been made are based upon,
and were probably suggested by,
the wonderful capacities of the hui
man hand and fingers. Inventors
have been able to follow these
hints from the structure of the
hand because, by daily use, all the
various functions of its different
parts are perfectly understood.
The wing of bird is as marvel
GUS an instrument as the hand of
man, and if its action could. he
as easily comprehended it would
show us very quickly the best way
to construct flying machine. Tn
fortunately, since we We're not
born with wings. there are many
things about them which are mys-
teries to us.
Inventors well understand this
fact, and special studies of the
wings of birds are being made for
the purpose Of getting more light
upon their action, in order that the
knowledge thus acquired may he
applied to the improvement of
aerOplaneS.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Understanding FIJI 6 h t
Would Solve Flying
Machine Problem.

Probably Il complete comprehen-
sion of the mechanism Of flight of
a single bird, such as the gull,
would place in our hands the means
Of making a flying machine incom-
parably superior to any yet pro-
duced. The full secret of the bird
being discovered, we might be able
to initiate it, But that secret re-
mains hidden.
Not long ago | stood on the deck
of a steamer in Plymouth harbor,
and, with q number Of intelligent
men. who were as interested as
myself, watched the flight of hun
dredS of guIls, which came so close
that the movements of their eyes
were plainly visible. It was an ex-
hibition Of natures magic as won
derful as could be imagined. The
birds scared. turned. descended,
rose. increased and decreas ed their
speed, by slight tippings of their
wings and changes of balance,
only occasionally tapping their
wings for a few seconds. and it ac-
tually seemed to the observer as il
they did all this by mere exercise
of the will. as we sometimes mag
inc ourselves flying in our dreams.
One would have said that they pos
sessed some source or kind of en-
crgy unknown to MS. When the
steamer moved off they followed
and, without the least apparent
eXertiOn, and often without any
visible movement of wing. kept
abreast of it, outstripped It and
sailed all around it. Without a
single flap of It's wings a gull
would suddenly double its speed.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
THE WHITE BIRDS
(After Reading Maeterlinck)
By Lillian LAUFERTY

T IKE great white birds across skv
l. That may be blue or riven gray
Thoughts come to mel know NOT why,
Thoughts come in flight, but will not stav
As great white birds from some far land
In flight to realms I can not guess
My heart by some white thought is fanned
That just in passing still can bless
In one swift glimpse of beauty rare
Against the background of the Sl5v
My heart has learned of visions fair
And feels sweetness pure and high.
Perhaps It's goodness from within
That futterS ont To seek the sky.
Perhaps We glimpse the greater good
To make us lonS-and dream-and tr-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
-. In=ShOOts -.

II the shoe does not fit, pass it
along.
The cheerful loser stands next
to the cheerful giver.
POliteness sometimes promotes
popularity where cold cash fails.
Esousm has tripped many a
great man on the road TO success.
Two can sometimes live as
Cheaply a. one-lf one has dyS-
pepSla.
1t Is possible to have friends
~" are -..t working at il much
- * time.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Birds and
Aeroplanes

Inventors Are Making a
Special Study of All
Species of Bird Flight
in Hope of Solving the
Secret of FIying-If
Successful, Aeroplane
Flying Will Be Reyo-
lutionizcd and Made
Practically Safe.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Wheat Unequaled as Food.

No other food in the world equals
wheat in perfection. l have lived
on wheat in various forms, with
about 10 per cent of nuts. for weeks
at a time.
am careful about buying my
supplies. so that they will cost me
the least money. l have a taking
machine-you can buy one and
make your own flakes at cent 4
pound
I buy the corn and wheat for
flakes by the hushel. and watch for
opportunities to buy the fruits and
vegetables at lowest cost The ap-
pies and bananas usually cost me
about cents a pound, and my ba
nauas | always get dead ripe-just
turning black. because they are best
then.
buy bread one or two days ola
at the rate of five for 10 cents, for
nothing would induce me to eat
new bread. Cabbage and MANI
other Vege;a bles I eat raw.
If l sometimes feel that I am not
getting enough protein. l add raw
peanuts when l am making flakes
and a little soaked dried fruit. such
as FIGS. raisins or dates, TO make i
a little more pa1stable.
And all | drink Is water-but
T|FvtN d. |1tfH0n n
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
BY ELLA WHEELER WILCOX
Copyright. 1879

n LII about us are people com
~ planning OF the high cost of
living, and Of the ills which
assail their bodily structures.
Philanthropists, reformers and
economists are endeavoring to set
right the wrongs Of inflated prices
for food
Physicians and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
are trying to set right the human
body. If the annoyances of both
of the evils which disturb human
peace can be avoided by the indi-
vidual himself through the law Of
self-control and scientific diet, all
the world should know the method.
In an exchange a man writes an
account of how he keeps his fam
lily in health and with appeutes
satisfied on an incredibly small sum
Of money Three people live on
two dollars week, and enjoy the
best of vigor. There has been no
physician called in the last seven
years, and the bank account has
grown steadily
The 6iet prescribed by this man
would can for great will power and
continual self-denial on the part of
most human beings.
Unable to Quit.
1t is curious fact that even
those men and women who believe
themselves to be quite spiritual in
their ideas of life and who would
he horuhed to think anyone re-
garded them as carnal or gross in
their tastes, are Vet unable 70 elm
mate from their diet for any length
of time the foods which they know
SEQ ne injurious tor az LEAFS uuuaa-
e-saIv ru the Sustaining of strength
and hedllhl. \ Yer! charming yvuuk
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18
Traffic Laws for Those
On Foot and on Wheels

Pass Whatever Regulations Are Required Make the Streets
Safe, bot the Children Are Barred From the RoadwaYs
Other Fairgrounds Most Be Provided.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18

worse than that. two doctors gave
me from two to four months to live.
The food elements needed by the
body may be divided into seven
classes-protein. starch, sugar, fats,
salts. cellulose and water-and
these again into about fifteen diff
ferent chemical elements all of
which are found in a single kernel
of wheat, in just about the correct
nrOpOrtiOus
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-18

n LII about us are people com
- planning OF the high cost of
living, and Of the ills which
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30

Fran arrives at Hamilton .Gregory's
homo in Littleburg, but finds him absent
conducting che choir at a camp meeting
She repairs thither in search of him.
laughs during the service and is asked to
teave. Abbott Ashton. superintendent OF
schools. escorts Fran from the tent. He
deeply Interested In charity work, and a
pillar Of the church. Ashton becomes
greatly interested TN Fran and White taH-
tng leave of her. holds her hand and -
seen by Sapphfa Clinton, sister or ROD
ert Clinton, chairman Of the school board.
5iIs1l ieijs Gregory she wants a home
with him. Grace Noir, Gregqry's private
secretary takes q violent dislike to Fran
end advises her to SO away at once
Fran hints at q twenty-year-oid secret,
end Gregory in agitation. asks Grace 10
teave the room. Fran relates the story
Of how Gregory married q young g1rl q.
springfield while attending college ana
then deserted her Fran is the child OIL
that maIrage Gregory had ma arr daa MS
present wife three years before the death
of Fran'S mother. Fran takes hiking 10
Mrs. Gregory. Gregory explains that
Fran is the daughter of very dear friend
who is dead. Fran agrees to the story;
Mrs. Gregory insists on her making her
home with them and takes her to her
arms. Ifan declares the secretary must
go. Grace begins nagging tactics In an
effort 10 drive Fran from the Gregory
nome. Abbott. while taking g. walk alone.
et sssidntSht, finds Fran on g bfidge tell
ing her fortune by cards She tells Alb
Fran Nonpareil. She tired of circus life
and sought a horne. Grace tells of see
ing Fran come home after midnight with
q man. She guesses part of the story
end surprises the rest from Abbott. She
decides to i ask Bob Clinton TO go to
springfield TO investigate F'ran's story.
Gran enlists Abbott I'm her battle against
Grace. Fran offers her services to Greg
ory rs secretary during The temporary
absence OF Grace. The latter. hearing of
lrran's purpose. returns and interrupts a
touching scene between father ana and
IcnCs TO marry Clinton and quit his serv-
tee IIc declares that he cannot continue
his work. without. her. Carried away by
passion, i've takes her In his arms. Fran
walks In on them and declares that
GRACE must leave The House at once. To
Gregory's CONSERVATION he learns of
Clntou's mission TO Enring feld. Clinton
returns from Springfield and. at Fran's re-
guest Ashton urgest him not TO disclose
what he has learned. ft
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-10-30
CHAPTER xVll.-Contlnued.

1t was impossible for Abbott to re-
ceive ell this as whole; he took up
, the iFevelations one at q time. Els IL
possible that Fran is Mr.. GregoryS
daughter?" .H... "a.
f'Oh, she's his, all right, only child
of his only legal wife-that's why she
came. thinking her father would do
the right thing, him that's always
praying to be guided Alright. and balk
ang whenever the haiter's pulled
straight; M Ha.l 55a H
Then" Abbott estammered. Mrs
Gregory lis !"
"Yap: is with question mark. But
there's one thing she isn't; she isn't
ihe regal wife of this pirate what's
e4ways a-preying upon the consciences
of folks that thinks they're worse than
him"
"As for Mr.. Gregory" Abbott began
Bternly-
Robert pursued the name with a
vigorous expietive. and growied. Zone