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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14

of Mrs. ]. H. Hauberg, the chairman
of the department. Aside from the
routine business matters and the
adoption OF a set of rules presented
by Mrs. Hugh E. Curtis, the chairman
OF a committee appointed to draw up
such, no important matters were TAX
en- up for discussion. At the conclu-
sion of the bushes session Hon. VIII
liam Jackson, father of the park sys-
TEN in Rock Island, addressed the
members of the department in a most
interesting way. He told OF the city
parks and of improvements in the city
in a general way. He spoke of the
time when Spencer square was mud
hole, an eyesore to the city from which
stone was Quarried for building pur-
poses. He told of The experiences of
the committees in charge Of civic i'm
provements and Of their troubles in
raising money for carrying on their
projects. He gave - number of valu.
able suggestions for the improvement
of the city, among which was the
keeping clean of the city streets with
the aid of each property holder who
could improve the street in front OF
his home or place of business. A vote
OF thanks was given to Mr.. Jackson
for his splendid talk. Mr.. Gaetjer
who was to have spoken also, was I'm.
able to be present, but he sent his
promise to appear at some future
meeting. The department now has a
membership of over hundred and is
a most enthusiastic branch OF the club
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
MARKS.TRAcEY.

At THE SOUTH PARK PRESBY-
terrain parsonage, Rev. w. G. Oglevee
officiating, the marriage OF Miss Salome
Tracey and August Merks took place
Wednesday evening. Miss Pearl Biggs
was the brides attendant, brother of
the groom serving as his attendant.
The bride wore becoming gown OF
white crepe de chene. Miss Biggs
wore white silk. A wedding supper
followed the ceremony. The young
couple went Immediately to house
keeping at Thirteenth street and Thir.
teenth avenue, where they will be at
home to their friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14

for the year was held. The following
officers were chosen:
Presiden. Mrs. Fred ". Neils,
Davenport.
First vice president - Mrs. John
McEniry, Moline.
Second vice pTesident-Mrs. Walt.
er Russ, Rock Island.
Recording secretary-Miss Anne c.
Mcfarland, Davenport.
Corresponding secretary - Miss
/ Rose Bailey, Davenport.
Treasurer - Miss Helen Ahrens
Davenport.
Board Of directors-Mrs. T. F. Hal
ligan, Mrs John Brccalin, Mrs. E. 3
I Sterling CT Berlin, Wis, the Misses
Helen McHart, Mary Do!an, Mary
Geertz and Mary Leneahan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
ALUMNAE ELECT OFFICERS.

THE DAVENPORT OUTING CLUB
was the scene Of a brilliant gathering
Thursday night Of the members of the
Immaculate Conception Alumnae as
ISOLATION. the class OF 1913 and friends,
the recent graduates from the AGA
DENY beig guests CT honor OF the oc-
Casion. Mrs. John McEniry. the re-
firing president. was toastmistress
RI Rev. James Davis, d. d., bishop Of
Davenport. and Very Rev. J. r. A
flanagan, V. G., gave short ad.
dresses.
The p-2gram Of responses to
tcasts was as follows:
The class Of 1918" - Miss Helen
McHart.
Answered by Miss Resale Doyle OF
the class OF the year.
"Our Founder"-Sister Mary Edltha
K. Cannon.
our Founder"Sister Mary Editha,
Originator Of the Immaculate Ooncep,
lion.
Algmnae association, now in Nil
waukoe-Miss Mary +. Dola1.
The Sisters'-Mrs. Lydia Burnish
Brown. Of Duluth.
Alma Mater'-Mrs. Mgrrel Rose
Lind0rff. Rock Island
The Old Girls"-Mrs. Walter Russ
Rock Island
"Our Moderator, Sister Mary lisa
belle"-Miss Anne Mcfarland.
There was a business meeting OF
the Alumnae association in the after
noon at 3 o'clock in the parl DTS OF the
Outing club whoa the annual election
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
HEART ard
HOME
PROBLEMS

Dear Mrs. Thompson: am 81 years
DID, have Travelled all over the United
States and have had a roaming dispo-
sition. A few years ago / came home
TO take care Of my mother and father,
who are getting old and need me. 1
have a very good position and am buy
ing home.
/ have been visiting and writing TO
a lady friend two years, whom / have
known since childhood; / believe she
loves me. She, too, has an aged moth
er to care for. She IS well educated
and is also very domestic, but not very
strong physically.
have only a fair education and
have dissipated a good deal My in
come will not keep two families as
they have been used TO living. /
haven't asked the girl TO marry me,
but have stated plain facts to her as
TO why didn't think ! should engage
myself TO any woman at present. She
seems willing TO wait. She is nine
years my Junior.
% Should / keep her waiting In.
definitely or cease my attentions TO-
ward her and give her a chance to
find someone else?
90 DO you believe two mother-in.
laws can get along under the same
roof"
90 Is there too much diTerene in
our ages at our stage of life?
90 Please give me your best opin.
ion as 70 what ! should do. Should !
marry the girl? MISSIPPL
% IL you really want TO do what Is
best for the girl. set her free at once
and give her a chance to marry a man
who can properly care for her.
90 / do not think two mothers-in
law, as a rule. can live in one house
In peace.
60 No. (4) Answered in No. l.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: am a boy
II years old. am about . feet 6 inch
es tall. ] am not deformed In any
way. have dark brown hair and graz
eyes. ] neither drink. cnew nor smoke
! always try TO treat the girls / NEE
as a gentleman should II seems
cannot have any girl friends. no mat
ter how hard ! try. Other boys
know who would not treat any cir
with any respect have lots OF cir
friends. while have not even one. Car
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
eorneo,s Tobacco Fields.

Tobacco is the chief product in North
Borneo, and as land produces but one
crop of tobacco in seven to nine years
new fields must be cleared every year
After the jungle is cut and burned an
army of Chinese coolies is turned on
the land with hoes to dig it and pre-
pare it for planting No plows are
used. The young tobacco plants are
set out by hand and kept clean with
hoes. 1t is necessary for tobacco
planter TO possess thousands of acres
OF uncultivated land in reserve and to
employ 800 TO 1000 coolies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14

red. Marguerites formed the decora-
ton of the house and the table adorn-
ment was Of the same flower. A dainty
luncheon was served by the hostess.
AT the games. Mrs. A. c. Croswen won
the first prize, Mrs. Lindvall Of Moline
capturing second. The next regular
meeting of the club will take the form
of a musicale to be given at the home
Of Mrs. Walker at Linhurst court. On
July 4 the club will be the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benstrom at
their delightful home on Rock river
road, East Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14

you tell me the reason? I am not so
bad looking, and l have a fairly good
education. LONESOME JOE.
The right kind of girls will like you,
Joe, 20 be patient till you meet the
right sort. You don't want anything to
do with the kind you can't respect, do
you?-and if they let other boys take
liberties with them, you know you
can't respect those girls. Keep right
on being a gentleman. You'll win out
nd you went be lonesome. either
though I'd rather be lonesome and
know I'm right. than hurt my consci-
ence by trying to do what l know isn't
just right, even though it brings me
lots of company.
Try and find out what girls like to
talk about Compliment a girl hon
estly. Let her see that you think she's
Just about right. First thing you know
you'll be discovering that some of the
nj , girls will think you are just about
right.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Christmas I
sent a young man friend a very pretty
present and since then / have broken
off with him and we have returned
each others letters, but he did not
return this present and l would like
to have it back.
The present ne sent me was some
thing to be used and l have used it,
and of course cannot return it. He did
give me a subscription to a magazine,
one that | do not enjoy reading, and
do you think ! could ask him to send
me the present and at the same time
ask him if he has not some friend that
/ he would like to transfer the maya
zine to? H. l..
Unless it is something of an init.
mate nature, let him keep e; other.
wise ask him to return it. and refer 10
| the magazine subscription as you sug.
/ gest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
WATCH TOWER DINNER.

THE GUEST OF HER CLUB, MISS
Anna Christensen, $50 Eighth avenue,
was delightfully."- entertained at a Z
o'clock dinner, held at the Watch Tow
er last night. The table was gayly
abloom with the brides colors, pink
and white, and Miss Christensen was
pleasantly surprised at the gift of an
exquisite cut glass bowl. A social
time and games were INDUCED in.
Tonight a party of young women from
Moline entertain at Fejervary park at
a dinner for Miss Christensen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
MRS. PLAMsEck's BRIDGE PARTY.
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT

the home of Mrs. H. w. Plambeck, Mo
line, took place very enjoyable after.
noon at bridge, the hostess entertain
ing at six tables. The heart score
was won by Miss Belle Mutt, Mrs. C.
D. Carlson taking the all cut. Ameri'
can beauties formed the decoration OF
the house, these being used lavishly
in the table appointment. A two
course luncheon was served.
This was one of a series of parties
given by Mrs. Plambeck, a company al
seven tables enjoying the afternoon
Thursday. Last night in houor of Mr.
and Mrs. l. B. Reed of Chicago bridga
was formed at eight tables, the hostess
serving luncheon at the close of the
games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
BOYS CLUB.

THE BOYS CLUB OF THE BROAD
way Presbyterian church held it's
usual meeting last evening, being well
attended Alphaeus Blakslee gave a
paper on Japan and Rev. W. S. Mar
quis told entertainingly of his trip to
that country. A social hour followed
with games. The boys gather every
two weeks and their meeting prove
very interesting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
ono ciehcc
\ Rl .
NJ coNcOcrIO
ss|szs3 ANEsAIIce, 6itchcn KIRK

the orange has seeds, remove them.
3, Remove peel from an orange in
such way that there remains a one,
inch band of peel equal distance from
stem and blossom end Cut band in
one place vertically, spread and sep
arate the sections and arrange around
mold of sugar.
HOW TO PREPARE GRAPE FRUIT.
Wipe grape fruit and cut in halves
crosswise. With a small. sharp-point-
ed knife or grape fruit knife make a
cut separating pulp from skin around
entire circumference; then make cuts
separating pulp from tough portion
which divides fruit into sections. Re-
move tough center portion in one
piece, which may be accomplished by
one cutting with scissors at stem or
blossom end close to skin. Serve
without sugar.
GRAPE FRUIT WITH SHERRY.
| Prepare grape fruit for serving, add
| to each portion one tablespoon sherry
wine and let stand one hour in ice
box or cold place
/ GRAPE FRUIT WITH APRICOT
! BRANDN.
| Prepare grape fruit for serving and,
add to each portion one-half table
spoon apricot brandy.
FRUIT COCKTAIL,
Remove pulp from grape fruit and
mix with shredded pineapple, ba-
nanas cut in slices and slices cut in
halves, using half as much pineapple
and banana as grape fruit, and allow
ing four strawberries to each service.
/ There should be two cups fruit. Pour
over a dressing made of one-third cup
sherry wine, three tablespoons apricot
brandy, one-third cup sugar and a few
grains salt. Chill thoroughly, serve in
cocktail glasses.
SNOW FRUIT.
Cut in bits, apples, oranges, raisins
and bananas. Scatter between each
layer fresh grated cocoanut or proteid
nuts and sugar Serve with whipped
cream or fruit juice This recipe can
be varied or changed according to fruit
or berries in season, exercising care,
however to use only one kind of aigh-
ly aciduous fruit.
FRUIT AND NUT MEDLEY.
Slice very ripe bananas, cut pine
apple and orange in small pieces Put
a layer of each in dish until filled
Sprinkle between each laysr chopped
nuts and sugar. This can be served
with cream or fruit juices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14

There is no way in which fruits can
natural state, seasonable and ripe. The
history OF the race shows that the
highest specimens of physical life were
developed on a diet consisting largely
of fruits and nuts.
Aside from the value of fruit as
food, it occupies an important place
as an ornament and an article of dec
Grafton for the table. Fruits are d.
vided into two general classes-nu-
tritive and curative.
At present we have apricots, straw
berries, oranges, grape fruit, figs and
prunes and these are natures best
laxatives during this month. Bananas.
dates figs, raisins, apples and black
| California cherries have highly neces-
sary food properties.
STRAWBERRIES FOR SERVING.
l. Pick over strawberries, place in
colander, pour cold water over, drain
thoroughly, hull and turn into dish.
Serve with powdered sugar and
cream.
-. L
place in colander, pour cold water
over, and drain thoroughly. Press
powdered sugar into cordial glasses.
Remove from glasses on centers of
| fruit plates. Arrange IL berries with
out hulling around each mound of SUI
| gar.
PREPARING ORANGES.
l. Wipe orange and cut in halves
crosswise and loosen the edges. Place
one-half on a fruit plate, having an
orange spoon or teaspoon on plate at
right of fruit.
| .. Peel an orange and remove as
much of the white portion as posi-
BILE Remove pulp by sections, which
may be accomplished by using a SHARP
knife and cutting pulp from tough por
ton first on one side of section, then
on the other. Should there Be any
white portion of skin remaining or
pulp it should be cut off. Arrange sec
tons on glass dish or fruit plate. Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
BROADWAY COFFEE.

THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF
Broadway Presbyterian church, at the
coffee held yesterday at the home of
Mrs. F. f. Harrington, 1901 Twentieth
street, realized neat sum. rs or more
being in attendance. A delightful af-
ternoon was spent socially, Miss Carrie
Gregg, chairman for the month of
June, presiding. Mrs. Marquis assisted
the hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
c. w. 9. M. WITH MRS. sMEpLEY.

THE c. w. B. NJ. OF THE MEMO
rial Christian church met last evening
at the home of Mrs. o. c. Smedley,
500 Fifteenth street. After the busi-
ness session a program was given, fol-
lowed by a social hour. The hostess
served refreshments at the close.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS.

THE MISSES STELLA KJELL-
berg and Helen Leaf entertained a
few friends Thursday evening at the
formers home, it being their birthday
anniversaries. Music and games of
various kinds were enjoyed prizes
going to Mrs. Ruth Nelson and Miss
Florence Nelson. The hostesses re-
ceived many pretty and useful gifts as
membranes. After the games de-
licious refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
GUEST AT PHILeRooK HOME.

MRS. o. ". PHILBRUUk OF KAN
sas City is stopping for short visit
with her sister, Mrs. E. l.. Philbrook,
on her way from Chicago where she
made the acquaintance of a new
grandson the home of her son, Lee
E. Philbrook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
The Book He Iiksd.

The late Joaquin Miller. says writ
er in the Christian Register. was in
different to books, but was fond OF
newspapers. ''He scanned the news
papers with ayidity and made copious
clippings. He preferred committing
with nature to books. The only yol-
ume In bis den was n Bible"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
AID SOCIETY SEWING.

THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF
the First Baptist church met in the
church parlors yesterday for their all
day sewing, in preparation for their
annual bazaar. a MONDAY luncheon
was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14

ZION SWEDISH LUTHERAN LA
dies Aid society met yesterday with
Mrs Karl Kraft of Thirty-eighth street.
A short business session was held and
the pastor addressed the society. The
hostess served refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN MISSIONS

AT THE PARSONAGE OF THE
United Presbyterian church the Wo-
mans Home Missionary society held
its meeting yesterday. The topic of
the afternoon was the continued story
of China. A short business meeting
was held and delegates appointed to
the convention to be held in Moline,
Wednesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
cireumstantiaI Evidence.

81 guess she will marry Noodle after
all"
Did she say sou
"Not in SO many words. but she ask.
ed me II knew anything about the
most effective method OF training q
puppy."-Youkers Statesman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
MISS GRANT HoNoREE.

THURSDAY, EVENING THE H. B.
girls gave a miscellaneous shower for
Miss Pearl Grant, whose marriage
takes place this month. Tonight Miss
Bertha Swanson and Miss Thelma
Johnson will entertain for Miss Grant,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
CIVIC DEPARTMENT MEETS.

THE JUNE MEETING OF THE
Civic department OF the Woman's
club of Rock Island was largely attend
ed yesterday afternoon az the assem-
bly, room in the public library Mrs.
H. S. Cable presided in the absence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
ENJOYABLE MEETING.

THE DRUGGISTS AUXILIARY
enjoyed social meeting at the home
of Mrs. Chris Koch, 1858 Eighth ave-
nue., yesterday, business being defer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
TO SUMMER HERE,

MISS ALMA PHILBROOK RE-
turned home to spend the summer
from Rockville, Ind, where she has
the position OF supervisor of music and
domestic science in~the public schools.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

The young peoples branch OF the w.
c. T. L. will hold its regular monthly
meeting Monday evening at the home
of Miss Alice Swamm, 1919 Thirtieth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
ZION LADIES' AID.

at. the home of Mrs. Fred Pollard, on
Twenty-third street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14

Frock suitable for eponge in light
and dark colors, two shades of violet
being a charming combination. Girdle
and buttons of violet charmeuse
Skirt slightly draped at lower right
side and back laid in box plat with
two side plaits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
Only a Dream.

WHEEL dreamed last night that
was In a shop that was simply full o:
the ioveiiest bOnnets. and Husband
thastilyI-But that was only a dream.
ny dear Wife-I knew that before
woke up. because you bought one tz
ns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14
FRUIT AND NUT MEDLEY.

Slice very ripe bananas, cut pine
apple and orange in small pieces. Put
a layer of each in dish until filed
Sprinkle between each laysr chopped
nuts and sugar. This can be served
with cream or fruit juices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-14

Kramer and Miss Fisher remain in
the city as guests of Miss Stengel.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-28
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

Mrs. Charles Riggeman of Springfield,
Mass, visited at the home cf her father,
W 5. French, the first of the week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-28

BUFFALO, N Y, March 2S.-A cold
wave with clear weather checked the
floods in western New York today, the
streams receding as rapidly as they rose
yesterday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-28
GOOD NEWS
FROM DAYTON
The Number Who Perished
in the City May Not
Exceed 200
WATERS RECEDING
IN OHIO AND INDIANA

Many of the First Reports of Casuah-
ties Were Greatly Exaggerated
Nearly All Sections of the Stricken
Districts Report Improved Conditions.
The revised estimates early today
from the flooded districts of Ohio and .
Indiana showed that the reports of the .
loss of life in many cities and towns
had been exaggerated.
The greatest anxiety is still conferred
about Dayton, where an accurate esti-
mate of the number of flood victims is
still impossible.
The number of deaths in Columbus,
Ohio, promise to be much less than the
reports indicated yesterday, particular
~ from the western part of the city.
In parts of Dayton which have been
explored by boats, many more people
escaped than at first supposed, and IN
less the number of deaths is found to be
large in the northern sections, the total
for the entire city may not exceed 200.
In Piqua, where 500 were reported to
have been drowned, less than 90 lost
their lives, according to advices re
ceived today from Chilhcothe.
/ Similar reductions are made in the
number of casualties reported from
GAINESVILLE and other Muskingum valley
towns.
Indiana points continue to report I'M
proved conditions. The estimates of
tie number of deaths are shrinking as
more accurate reports are made.
Facing the tremendous task OF caring
for the ever increasing army of refu-
gees and recovering the dead, Dayton
began the fourth day of the food under
strict martial law.
More than 5000 appealed to the mill
tary headquarters before noon, mostly
/ those who asked for passes to permit
them to go through the flood area seek
4 ing marooned kinsmen.
Boatloads OF provisions are contin-
ually being sent into the inundated dis
tricts. The supplies include milk fol-
the babies and medicines for the sick.
The Louisville life saving crews
s found that many had been without food
j or water since Tuesday.
Fewer deaths have taken place among
the sufferers than expected.
= Alarming reports are current thai
hooters well armed are active in the dis
trict from which the waters have partly
J recedcd.
The military forces will be prepared
. TO qucu disorders.
People are urged to go back to thei
5 homes wherever possible. They are tolc
that the stories of gas explosions ar,
s largely the work of thieves. There i
3 believed to be no danger from explo
4 sions.
Z All of the fires are out or under con
troll.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-28
MOTOR VEHICLE
FOR PARCEL POST
Peter Hopkins Expects to Receive
Machine Next Week-Wiu Have
Carriage Wheels With
Solid Tires.

Peter Hopkins, parcel post delivery
agent, viii have next week an auto
mobile made by the International Har-
vestcr company for use in his express
business and in the delivery of parcel
post packages.
The machine is one with carriage
wheels and solid rubber tires and win
be capable of carrying a ton anywhere
in Brattleboro. Mr.. Hopkins has been
to Somerville, Mass, to inspect a fleet
of six of these machines which have
been in use there for some years. and
is confident that they are what he
needs in his business. The hard tires
are preferable to pneumatic tires ow-
ing to the fact that his business re-
quires him to operate his machine
where the ordinary automobile would
pick up nails and broken glass and
make operation very expensive.
Mr. Hopkins finds that the parcel
post is growing in favor steadily and
that those who are using it regularly
are now sending larger and larger
packages. until sometimes the bulk OF
those he has on one delivery are very
near the limit of weight-11 pounds
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-03-28

EVANSVILLE, Ohio. March 2S.-The
Muskingum river is falling rapidly, but
conditions still continue to be frightful
1t is not believed the death list here ex-
ceeds 30.