davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-10-17
%77zem @
2z1ddMShe
From 40 to SO Woman's Critical Period.

Such warning symptoms of suffocaton hot
flashes severe headaches, meanchoa dread of impending
evil paPtation of the heart rreguarity constipation and
dizziness promptly treated by intelligent who
are approaching the period of life.
This is the most critical period of womans life and she
who negects the of her health this time invites
curabe disease and pain. Why be guided by the ex-
perence of others and take Lydia E Pnkhams Vegetable
ComPoundf 1t is an indsputabe fact that this grand old
remedy has helped thousands of pass through
this trying period with comfort and safety Thousands of
genuine and honest testimonials support this fact
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-10-17

Here's a good motto for married
men: BE sure you're right, then ask
your wife,
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-10-17
In a Hot place.

Bix-A man can't take his money
With him when he dies; and even II
he could. what good would 1t do
him?
Dix-Well. he might get some COM
fort out of cool million
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-10-17

Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces innamma-
tion,aliays pain, cures WING collie ,25c bottle-As
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-10-17

= Makes the laundress happy-that's Red
cross Bag Blue: Makes beautiful, clear
whlte clothes. All good grocers. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-10-17

No man likes to hear woman
praise some other man.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-10-17
Foley Kidney Pills Relieve

promptly the suffering due to weak. In
active kidneys and painful bladder action-
They offer a powerful help to nature
in building up tho true excreting kid
and in regulating bladder irregularities
Try them.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-10-17

Don't Judge by appearances. Men
who wear diamond pins often have
money.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-10-17

German val and cluny-are very
strong and will wear as long as main
$sook or muslin.
Here is a corset cover which will
please every woman who loves dainty
finery. And is there one who does
not? This pretty little furbelow is
meant to be worn under sheer waists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

mean among all people. The smallest
child to the oldest man for blocks
around speak 70 ne. Why do they do
this? They cal me Curly" 90 Ny
hair is wavy and has the slightest tint
OF red in il. Do you thing it pretty?
GWENDOLINE.
C1) Your white coat viii be all right,
though three-quarters length is more
popular this spring. 90 Yes. 81 Yes.
90 There must be something rather
sweet about a girl who is liked by ev-
erybody who knows her. 90 l should
think It would be quite pretty, my dear.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % Should a
young man always step out of lady's
way when walking on a sidewalk with
snow on # and only a path in the cen
ter? (2) Should a young man tip his
hat when he meets girl friends? 80
How is my writing? If it is bum" say
So KNOWNOTHING.
% It would be courteous. (2D- He
should lit his hat 70 every girl OF
woman he knows. 90 Not bum" but
II could be improved.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: What can be
done with hands and feet that perspire
freely, even in cold weather?
c. NJ. S.
Wooden stockings often make the
feet perspire Change to cotton stock
ings and lightweight shoes. Put OF
fresh stockings every day and have
two pairs Of shoes so you can change
in alcohol, also in cold salt water, anC
rub them briskly Sometimes a little
talcum powder sifted into the shoes +!
good
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
glQ[lgIEIE!Y

being and will later move to the tri-
cities for residence.
CHOOSE DELEGATES TO SESSION.
AT A CALLED BUSINESS MEET
ing Of The Rock Island Musical club
held yesterday afternoon at the New
Harper, delegates we're chosen to the
meetings of the National Federation
Of Music clubs. which will be held
in Chicago the week of April 21 Mrs.
j. K Scott. acting president of the
club and Miss May Culton were chos-
en- as delegates and Miss NOtaveua
Steck and Mrs. r. r. Reynolds as
slternates. There was discussion on
the ACCESSIBILITY of the club aftiliat.
ing with the newly termed Woman s
cub. but definite action was postponed
until some future meeting. The pro-
posed Melba concert was also discuss
ed. but nothing of any definite nature
was decided upon relative 10 it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

lives here. Last September a body
was recovered from the Mississippi
river at Red Wing by DR.. w. NJ.
Sweeney and his son, Will. Informa-
tion relative to the man could not
be secured and he was buried
George A Pickup, who is chief en-
gineer of the Republic Iron & Steel
Co. OF Moline, however, recently was
in Red Wing and established the iden-
tity of his dead brother beyond ques-
ton. The facts relative to the dead
man furnished by Coroner r. L. c.
Geib tailed exactly with those OF
the Rock Island boy, who has been
missing for months.
A tattoo mark on the arm OF the
deceased was thought to read "Cylvian
Moss" but the brother stated that this
mark was really "Cylvanian No. 10"
designating the Sylvanian lodge OF
iron and steel workers Of Moline, Ill,
TO which the deceased belonged. The
young man is said to have left home
las summer with the intention OF
working his way north on a river
steamboat. RumoTs Of man falling
overheard from the Morning Star
came to the mother, who has continued
the search for her son for months
and finally through Captain Blair was
able TO learn that the unfortunate
victim of the waters was her only boy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
BROADWAY MISSION SOCIETY

BROADWAY MISSION SOCIETY.
THE WOMAN'S MISSION SOCIE-
q OF Broadway Presbyterian church
was entertained yesterday by Mrs. \.
D Walker az her home, s13 Twenty
second street Mrs. W s. Marquis
conducted the devotional services and
pi esided a. the meeting The second
chapter in the text book, "China's New
Day" was given by Mrs. Hervey r.
Curtis and various phases Of the sub
ject we're discussed by Mrs Fred Tit
Frington, Mrs. :. G. Taylor, Mrs. Carl
and Mrs. y r. Robb Current events
was in charge OF Mrs. Carpenter and
Mrs Ransom A. the business session
Mrs c. o Woodruff and Mrs H. r.
Curtis were chosen delegates to the
mission conference OF the Rock River
presbytery al Geueseo April 9. Mrs.
L!tten and Mrs. s c. Taylor were chos-
en- delegates 70 the meeting of the
Board OF the Northwest which will be
held az Sioux City April 1917.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

There is no reason why there should
not be some things which children can
make and bake just as well as grown
people Some of these things which
they like the best are the ones which
are seen most on display in bakers
windows, for instance, cream puffs.
have yet to find the child who does not
like them.
They are easy to make, cheap, and,
a reasonable amount of them, harm
less They are one of the foods which,
if made in the summer time and al
lowed to stand in a very warm place
or over night, will develop ptomaine
poisoning, so, children, take pains to
learn to make them well. This is the
recipe:
LEMON CUSTARD.
Materials--Milk, one cup; sugar,
one-half cup; -four, two tablespoonfuls;
egg, one; lemon, one-half.
Utensils-DoubIe boiler. measuring
cup, crater, lemon squeezer, egg beat
eT
Directions-Mixf -four and sugar to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
TWO MORE COLLECTORS
COMPLETE THEIR WORK

Two more township collectors have
completed their work and turned over
their books 70 the county treasurer.
They are Robert Patterson of Coal
Valley, and Chant Reed of Buffalo
Prairie.
In Coal Valley the amount collected
was $4,447.47; delinquent S73.03; coun-
tvs share, s707.s2, and collectors COM
mission, s91.93.
Buffalo Prairie-Amount collected,
s11,703.SS; delinquent, s306.74; coun-
TVS share, s2243.46, and collectors
commission, S234OS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
IF YOU ARE A
DRINKING MAN

You had better stop at once or
you'll lose your job Every line OF
business is closing its doors to Drink.
ing men. 1t may be your turn next.
BY the aid of ORRINE thousands Of
men have been restored to lives of
sobriety and industry.
We are so sure tina, ORRINE will
benefit you that we say to you that
If after a trial you fail to get any
benefit from its use, your money will
be refunded.
When you stop drinking" think of
the money you'll save; besides, sober
men are worth more to their employ
ers and get higher wages.
Costs only s1O0 a box. We have
an interesting booklet about ORRINH
that we are giving away free on re.
quest Call at our store and talk Il
over
Harper House Pharmacy, II. o,
Rolls, proprietor-(AdV)
Hourly Nurse.
Miss Edna Flanagan, G. n. Calls
answered promptly day or night
Phone west 833-X.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

to make as low a price on fuel for the
county as any other concern in the
city and the awarding of contracts to
that firm may have been the result of
fair competition. That, however, is
not the argument. There is nothing
to be said against the Rock Island
Sand & Gravel company. It is the IN
lawful system that is condemned.
Records of the board show that
i has been customary for super
visors during their terms of ONCE to
take county contracts, accept employ.
ment and sell commodities to be paid
for from the county funds, the bills
being allowed by the board. This is
/ in direct violation of law, as anyone
qualified to serve on the board ought
TO know.
PART IS EMBARRASSING.
Under such circumstances even such
strictly censored, close corporation
investigation as appears to have been
conducted could hardly have failed to
bring to light some things that the
ruling spirits of the board would not
q NSAiO ~ nave maui publlS especially
on the eve of an election in which
they were candidates to succeed them
selves.
! Right there is to be found the Afri-
can in the woodpile. 1t was eonceiv-
ed 10 be conclusive to the political
welfare of certain republican office
holders to do some investigating, and
so it was done. Every precaution was
taken to eliminate that which might
be detrimental to those conducting it,
but In spite Of this certain leads were
uncovered which. if pursued by a con-
scientious states attorney and enter
prising reporter or a political enemy,
might lead to embarrassing complica-
tons.
WORKED BOARD FOR AUTHORITY.
So 1t was decided to keep the ties.
timOny out Of the hands of those who
might use it to the disadvantage OF
Mr.. Richmond and his followers. II
was easy to work the board for a reso
luton instructing the committee to re
tain possession of the records
And so we need not look for this
evidence to be made public till after
election, and perhaps not then, for Il
is more than likely that several mem
bers of the committee will be sem
into retirement by the voters mex
Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
FOR MISS KOHN.

MRS. A. D. SMITH OF NEWARK,
y. j., who is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Fred Wolimann, yesterday at the home
Of the latter. 22l5 Seventh avenue. en-
terJained in honor of Miss Helen Kohn
OF Davenport, a bride of next month.
Three tables of bridge were played
with the head prize going 20 Miss Miri-
am Mackiu. Miss Helen Mosenfelder
OF Davenport took the consolation fav-
or and Miss Helen Kohn was given
the guest favor a course luncheon
was served at the small tables after
the games. The house was made pref,
tv and bright with its decorations of
Easter lilies and Caruatrcp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
MILLER-BUScH.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS EMMA
Busch OF Lowden. Iowa, and Michael
C. Miller OF Dixon, Iowa. took place
Thursday evening at s o'clock at he
parsonage Of the German Eyaugeli-
ca. church. Rev. J. =. Rolf, the pastor,
performing the ceremony. They We're
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. O. Il.
Busch. the former a brother OF the
bride. After the ceremony the com
pany returned 20 the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs Busch. 43O Fourth street, where
a wedding supper was served. the
only guest. aside from the bridal par.
". being Mrs. VIII F. LANCE Of Dixon,
sister OF the bride. Mr. and Mrs.
Miller left last evening for Dixon
where they will reside for the time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
LAURA MARQUIS CIRCLE.

THE LAURA MARQUIS CIRCLE
Of the South Park Presbyterian church
as entertained yesterday at the home
o. Mrs w. G. Oglevee, 1924 Thirtieth
street. At the business meeting Miss
Hazel Spaulding and Miss Lily Eihl
were chosen delegates TO the mission
meeting Of the Rock River presbytery
to be held in Geneseo next month.
The study OF the afternoon was from
the book, Overcoming the Dragon"
and Robley Clark was the leader. Mrs.
Oglevee served lunch during the af-
ternoon. Miss Iona Zeis will be the
hostess the last Friday in April.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Cards have been issued by the Mary
Jane club % private dancing party
TO be given at Elks' hall Wednesday
evening, April 2. The committee in
charge is Misses Selma Pomranke
Martha Wanke and Bessie Schaile.
Wrixons orchestra will furnish the
music.
The Cor Don Bleu club, an organ
ization composed OF telephone girls,
will give a private dancing party at
Eagles hall Tuesday evening, April 1.
The Criterion orchestra will give the
program.
The German sisters will give a card
party at Turner hall April 2 at 2:30
o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
HEART aid
HOME ..
QROBLEMS

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am e mar
ried woman. have real estate that
was mine before marriage. I have a
husband and several brothers and sis
ters living. but no children. II We're
70 die leaving no will, who would get
the property o. How long should
baby's first dress be made?
HOPEFUL
% Your husband would be your
heir. 20 The first dresses should be
about a foot longer than the baby.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Ny husband
and I belong 70 a club. mostly young
married people. It is our turn to en-
terrain in about two weeks. We usu-
ally have guessing games and such,
that you can sit still great deal. as
the houses are so small they won't al
low much moving around. thought
perhaps you could tell me some games.
INTERESTED READER.
Try something lively for your en-
tertainment. A peanut race Is fun and
won't break any Of the furniture. Put
q pile Of peanuts Tin the she'll at the
end Of a room. Give a case knife 10
each guest, in turn, and the guest must
carry as many peanuts as possible,
within three minutes, 70 the other end
OF the room, on the blade OF the knife.
Meantime everybody jokes so that he
laughs and spills the nuts The one
who carries the most nuts gets a
prize.
"GTint" IS an old game that Is well
liked. One is blindfolded and stands
in the middle OF the room. With a
stick he points at different people who
must grunt in reply. II the blindfolded
one recognizes the grunt, the one who
grunted must next be blindfolded, etc.
Dear Mrs Thompson: G) Are full
length coats TO be- in style this spring?
II so, would an all-white one be pretty
for me? % Is Il good taste 10 have
a few boy friends as we'll as girls? 81
IL my writing good for an eighth grade
graduate? az Is there anything i'm
proper in being popular? BY this !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
ALTAR SOCIETY MTETINe.

RUDOLPH KEIPP, 14O FIFTH AV-
enue, Moline, entertained the members
Of the Altar society of Grace Lutheran
church last evening at the regular
meeting. The society decided to hold
bakery sale at the Peoples Power
company office in Moline April Is, and
plans were made for that. Rev. |. o.
Nothstein read an article on the situa-
ton in the Balkan war and this was
followed by a discussion. During the
social hour refreshments were served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
.@esti6cehcc
DEzDAPTHMZNT
coAr0~rsD
coADNCTtD 81
Mrs Alice, ~6itcE1eu Kirk

gether in the double boiler and pour
over 1t quickly the boiling milk, stir
ring all the time until it thickens.
Cook slowly over the fire until the
right thickness, then remove from the
fire, add the lemon juice and grated
rind of the lemon and pour while hor
over the well beaten egg. When cool
fill the puffs with this custard. Vanilla
also may be added if liked. All meas
urements level Flour sifted before
measuring.
CREAM PUFFs.
Materials-Pastry -four, one cup;
boiling water, one cup; butter, four Ia
blespoonfuls; eggs, four.
Utensils-Small pan, measuring cup,
tablespoon, wooden spoon, baking
pans.
Directfons-Put the water and but
ter into the sauce pan over the fire
ard when actively boiling, add -four
all at once, stirring rapidly all the
time until the dough leaves the sides
of the pan and forms a large ball Gov
er and set to one side to cool. Now
add one egg at a time, beating well
each time. The dough should look fine,
yelvety and glossy. Dip by teaspoon
FIJI on to creased baking pans and bake
in a moderately quick oven about rs
minutes or until very light. Fill the
space. inside with fresh fruit, custards,
whipped cream or any desired filing
A very small opening is required on
the side of the puff if the pastry bag
and small tube is used, or little larg-
er if filled from a teaspoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

Heights held an interesting meeting
yesterday afternoon at the school house
on the Twenty-fourth street road,
a large number Of the members attend
ing. After a short program of reci>
tations and music by the children
business session was held. A program
was then given by the members OF
the club, Mrs. D. L. Hartman reading
a paper on Possibilities OF Moth
ers' Organization, which was followed
by a discussion. Two readings we're
given on Keeping Faith With Your
Child" and Broken Promises At
the close Of the program light refresh
ments were served and a short social
hour was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
CONCERT AT SETTLEMENT.

THE ANNUAL CONCERT, GIVEN
by the Rock Island Musical club,
for the members and their families Of
the West End Settlement, was held
last evening at the Settlement build
ing. A large crowd enjoyed the affair.
Piano numbers were given by Miss
Grace Griswold and Mrs. Murrel Lin
dorff; vocal numbers by Miss Rosa
bella Stewart, and Mrs A D. Huesing.
Reading by Mrs. R. D. MacManus and
a cello solo by Miss Bessie FTeistat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
DEAD MAN PROVES
TO Be FROM HERE.
George A. Pickup Identifies
Body at Red Wing, Mimi,
as His Brother.

That the remains of Ben Pickup of
this city have been buried in the pot
ter's field al Red Wing, Mimi, for
nearly seven months has been estab-
lished and the uncertainty as 70 his
fate has been removed from the
shoulders of his mother, who still
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
CENTRAL MISSION SOCIETY.

THE WOMAN'S HOME AND FOR
eign Mission society held a meeting
yesterday afternoon with Mrs c. E.
Kyle as hostess, at her home, HOS
Sixteenth street. The afternoon was
devoted TO the study of the mission
text book and a social hour followed
the discussion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
MISS AcKERLlNp HOSTESS.

THE A. B. c. CLUB NET THURS
day evening with Miss Clara Acker-
lind. A delightful evening was passed,
members visiting while embroidering
and crocheting. 1t was decided that
hereafter at every meeting part of the
time would be devoted to reading out
of a chosen book There was no de-
cision as to what would be read, but
something will be taken up at the next
meeting. The hostess served refresh
ments. The club meets every Thurs
day evening and the next hostess will
be Miss Clara Anderson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
ANNIVERSARY CLUB.

THIRTEEN MEMBERS OF THE
Anniversary club were entertained yeS
terday by Mrs. W. B. Slime at her
home, 110S Twelfth street. The ladies
spent the afternoon over their fancy
work and the hostess served a nice
lunch late in the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
MISS ENG HOSTESS.

MISS RUTH ENG, AT HER HOME,
1889 Tenth street, Moline, entertain
ed the members of the c. l. X Sewing
club last evening. The ladies spent a
social evening, after which the hostess
served a very delightful lunch. The
club will meet in two weeks with
Miss Helen Herrstrum, at her home,
1855 Twenty-fif.h street, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
MAsoNs HAVE SMOKER.

AN INFORMAL SMOKER WAS IN
dulged in by members of Rock Island
lodge 65S, A. F. & A. NJ, at Masonic
temple last evening. about 200 at.
tending the affair. The evening was
passed very informally and a lunch
was served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
CLASS sEws FOR CHARITY.

THE COVENANT SEWING CLASS
of the First Methodist church met
with Mrs. Z. H. Clement, at tSr home,
l1O4 Fifteenth street, yesterday after
noon There were 80 presen. and
after the usual business meeting, the
ladies spent their time in making
articles for the Visiting Nurse asso-
citation. delightful luncheon was
served by the hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
ODD FELLOWS IN
FAREWELL PARTY

Odd Fellows OF the city babe fare.
we'll Thursday evening to their lodge
rooms in the London building on Sec
ond avenue. A dance was given as
the final event in the hall which has
ahoused the order for the past 10
years. The affair was we'll attended
and thoroughly enjoyed.
The next dancing party of the or
der will be given April II, and will
be in the beautiful new building, which
has been constructed on Fourth ave
nue.. The structure is to be dedicated
April "a. 1t is planned to have the
state officers in attendance for the
event.
The C4d Fellows today began NOV
ing their effects from the London
building quarters to the new Odd Eel
lows home The first meeting in the
rev home will be when the members
of Rock Island lodge No. IS gather
there Monday evening. The dedication
of the building will occur April "a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
SOCIAL DRUG CLUB.

THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIAL
Drug cub were entertained last even
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rowe, AIS
Fourteenth avenue. The game of 500
was played with the prizes going to
Mrs. Charles Ullemeyer and A. c.
CrosweIl. The hostess served a lunch
after the games and the evening pass
ed very pleasantly. Mrs. A. J. Riess
will be the next hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29

San Quentin, Cal.-John J. Mona
mara, who has been making bags in
the state prison here since he be-
gan his sentence for participation in
the Los Angeles dynamiting, asked
that he be given lighter work. He
was transferred 10 the laundry, but
after an hours work he called a
guard. Send me back to the jute
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-29
BOARD CHAIRMAN
SHARES PROFITS
IN LOCAL CONTRACT
Richmond Names Committee
Which Purchases County
Fuel From His Firm.
SHOWS PREVAILING SYSTEM
May Point to Reason for SURPRISING
Evidence Obtained In Recent.
investigation.

Chairman George H. Richmond of
the Rock Island county board of super
visors is a heavy stockholder and di-
rector in the Rock Island Sand &
Gravel company.
For several years the Rock Island
Sand & Gravel company has been
awarded the contract to supply the
court house heating plant with coal.
County coal contracts are awarded
by the jail and jail accounts commit
tee Of the board of supervisors.
The jail and jail accounts commit
tee is appointed by Chairman George
H. Richmond.
THAT'S THE SYSTEM.
There, in a nutshell, you have the
beneficent system which has long pre-
vailed in county board affairs under
the direction of the republican inner
circle that makes the wheels go round
} incidentally, it may be again men
I toned that it was the Jail and jail
accounts committee, augmented, that
! conducted the expensive ''investiga
ton of the sheriff's Office, later refus
| ing to let the states attorney make
use of its evidence, and now, backed
/ by resolution of the board, declining
TO permit publication or examination
| by the public Of its findings.
/ OF course the Rock Island Sand &
Gravel company probably is in position