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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
FORM sLUEeIR0 CLUB.

The Misses Irene, Helen and Ruth
Dodsen. at their home, 1000 Twenty
eighth street. last evening entertained
a number OF young women who organ
lied what they call the Bluebird club.
Miss Myrtle Breecher was chosen pres
ident, Miss Irene Dodsen vice presi-
dent. and Miss Janette Doyle secre-
tary. The other members OF the club
are: Misses Bessie Williams, Helen
and Ruth Dodsen. Emily and Irene
Sundehn, Grace Duffy and Myrtle
Woods. The house had been very pref
tily decorated in the Christmas colOrs,
red and green. In the library green
was used. in the living room, red. and
in the dining room. red and green, and
the lights were shaded in the same
Colors The young women spent the
evening playing games. and in a con-
test Miss Williams took the prize. At
midnight a buffet lunch was served.
and then the crowd enjoyed slumber
party with not much sleep. This morn
ing they had breakfast together. The
club is planning a New Years party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
SANTA CLAUS IN
NEED OF FUNDS
Committee in Charge of Distri-
button of Christmas Gifts
Must Have Money.

With more children than ever to
Santa Claus committee is in need or
additional funds TO carry on the work
of supplying the poor tots of the city
with Christmas gifts. While some OF
the Good Fellows, who give literally
every year to the cause. have this
year doubled their contributions, the
funds are still inadequate to the
needs. Unless donations TO the fund
come in literally within the next few
days there will be a number of chill
dren who will wake Christmas morn
ing TO find an empty stocking and the
cheer that has been anticipated for
year. dissipated.
Every mail brings appeals from the
children that are most pathetic, the
scraps OF crumpled paper bespeaking
the poverty of the home from which
they are sent. II is true in Rock Is
land as in every other city of the coun-
try that one-half of the world does not
know how the other half lives. The
abject poverty of some homes is in
conceivable TO those persons who
have never visited any such places,
but one has but to ask any charity
worker of the city to learn of deplor-
able conditions. Many times the fami-
lies are most respectable, we'll born
and bred and self respecting, but
through reverses have been brought
10 their present condition. Perhaps
the older children have at some prev
ious time received gifts as other chill
dren in better circumstances have
done, and to them the disappointment
of a dreary Christmas is especially
keen.
The Argus Santa Claus Committee
has a long list of names of children
and already many gifts have been
purchased to supply them with Christ
mas JOY, but more money is needed
and that right soon if all are to be
made happy. A dollar or five or more
you will not miss greatly, and that
amount will go a long way towards
relieving the call for help.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13

iugs are damaged. interior Grapes. pa
pers. etc. are ruined by smoke. and
sl5yI,ghts are coated so that many
times their usefulness j. destroyed.
He had no special remedies for the
suppression Of the nuisance. except the
installation of smoke consumers.
The subject following DR. Aliens
presentation was open for discussion
and 4 number OF members Of the de-
parrmeat suggested means for doing
away with the trouble.
Mrs. A l.. Richards read a paper on
the subject. "Billboards." She stated
that the b.Ilbuards serve as an index
10 the state OF culture o. a city. 70 its
sanitary condition and civic pride. She
held that they were detrimental 10
health because OF the fact that refuse
Of all kinds was hcaped at the rear of
them. making the surroundings most
unsaHitary. They protect the Grim
iual and afford an easy hiding place
and an easy means or eludiaE the po-
Ice officers They are UusiEhtly, in
artistic. and frequently cut on other
wise beautiful views OF nature. She
held that 10 property owner ought to-
have the right To cluse the deteriora-
ton OF adjoining property by giving
his lot for the placing OF billbOards.
She claimed that tho city should have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
Civic Department Told
of Two Public Nuisances

DIT. W l. Allen or Davenport. in
addressing the civic department OF the
Woman's club yesterday on the sub
jet OF "Smoke.~ a. a meeting held in
HoadWay Pres byterian Sunday school
rooms. said that SCOT Is the worst
possible kind OF dirt that a city
has 60 con cad with. and further
more stated that IL is one which
need no, cause so much trouble II
proper precaUtiOn is taken TO pre-
WIT its spread. DIT A-eln taxed
2 m an informal way on the danger TO
the health Of the community through
breathing the smOke-ladeI air. explain
ing the functions OF the lungs and their
power o throw on the poisonous gases
SCOT has great power Of absorption OF
gases. the sulphur it contains cor
rode. r. stunts the early growth OF
vegetation, and u has been claimed
that u Is CO.ucident with cancer He
viewed the subject from the economic
and artistic sides and showed the great
amount OF money that could Be saved
every day by the suprrossiug Of the
smoke nuisance. Tine exterior OF build
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
SALE CLEARED SOCIETY ss47.

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Ladies' society of the German
Evangelical church held yesterday at
the church the committee in charge of
the bazar held last week reported that
s247.90 had been cleared. This money
will be applied to the note of $500 TAX
Ell by the ladies towards the payment
OF the church debt. Officers for the
years were chosen as follows:
President-Mrs. NJ. r. Fennessy.
Vice president-Mrs. Iva Kruger.
Cores ponding secretary-Mrs. G.
Kruger.
Financial secreary-Mrs. z. F. Hell
penstell.
Treasurer-Mrs. c. II. Seidel.
Six new members were received into
the society making a total roll of 154.
A delightful lunch was served after
the business meeting by Mesdames C..
Kruger. &. II. Seidel, +. +. Helpen-
stell and Iva Kruger. The society
will hold its next meeting Jan. 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
QUEEN ESTHER GUILD.

Members of the Queen Esther guild
OF the First Methodist church were
entertained last evening by Miss Mary
Snyder at her home. 2124 Eighteenth
avenue. At the business session il
was decided TO continue selling post
cards as a means OF raising money
for carrying on the work of the So
ciety. Contributions to the Christmas
box were received and the society de-
cided to send the box this year TO the
school al Tucson, Ariz.. where the So
ciety is paying for the support of
little girl Mrs. W. 4. Smutz re-
ported the conference of mission So
cieties held at Monmouth. last month.
which she attended as delegate. Re
freshments were served during the So
Cial hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13

in its power the right TO control the
placing OF billbcards as IL has the
power to control other Objectionable
things.
The business of the department was
brief ard the only matter reported was
the action OF the board in dropping
the Saturday early closing matter.
which had been advocated at the pre-
vious meeting.
The next meeting of the department
will be held Jan. .. when Miss Harriet
Vittum of the Northwest Settlement OF
Chicago will speak on Municipal
Housekee ping"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
SURPRISE MRs. BRIGGS.

Mrs. Mollie S. Briggs was surprised
by a company of 40 .neighbors and
friends who called at her home, 1410
Twenty-fifth street, yesterday after
noon and carried opt e Christmas
shower on her. Mrs Henry Frank at
tired as Santa Claus made an appro-
PIRATE speech and presented the host
ess with many pretty gifts made by
her friends. Contests helped to make
the afternoon delightful and prizes in
a guessing contest went to Mrs. NJ
Gstettenbauer. first and Mrs. A john
son. consultation. In another contest
Mrs. Oberstaller, Mrs. Flora James
and Mrs. Briggs won the prizes. Later
in the afternoon A nice lunch was
served. Mrs. A. Johnson was an out
OF town guest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
BY MARY AoUIN.

Nowhere j. Christmas more observed
than IN The north Iands-Denmark
Norway and Sweden. The first OF
December the women begin TO prepare
for Yuletide and at this time cooking
Is well under way for the big feasts
That take place Christmas and several
spend the greater part OF January in
paying visits 10 relatives and this goes
? hard on the .arder.
In every well organized farm house
there is a -brykkorE very large
room with stone floor and supplied
. with a well or cistern. In this large
workshop the women reign supreme.
Here is hung a copper kettle where
more than hundred ssusases may be
boiled at once; also large bakeoven
that will accommodate so loayes OF
rye bread Bread Is baked in quaint
ities and a special method OF caring for
j: keeps IL fresh and moist a very long
time. Brewing watts. where non-intoNi-
eating malt oil l. brewed for family
use. are included. and a cider press
and huge fireplace where meats are
smoked. The brykkorg Is also used for
/. Strengthening. The curing CT meat IL
the nations specially The middle OF
November the geese are rounded up.
penned and fattened on oats. During
December they are killed and cooked
IN various WAYS. Smoked goose breas,
Is a favorite. likewise goose meat
packed in its own grease in stone jars.
The Iarder is crammed with beef.
pork, poultry. cheese and butter and
'other good foods, prepared TO satisfy
these healthy folk. made hungry By
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
Yu1etide in the NOrthlands

the fresh brsezes Of the Nor Il sea. the
Baltic and the Cattegat.
In the country districts the exchange
OF gifts is not generally practiced. he
season being observed in social &C.
tiyities and caste Is abandoned and
master and servant ignore their re-
speCtive station "Nulenat" all gather
TO par AXE OF -he feast. After a short
devotion all join in "gladelig yuIe."
games and dancing There you will
see the master OF the house dancing
with the maid. his good frau with one
OF the farm hands. All is merriment
and as midnigh. approaches the host
extends "gladelig yule' accompanied
by a nat cape" usually a glass OF
brandy vine.
The next day and the next day
and for many days following. social par
ties Of friends and kin abound and one
can understand why so much effort
and preparation in filling the .arder.
Perhaps I; is a survival OF a primeval
spirit that causes the people OF Nor
way. Sweden and Denmark 20 make so
much OF the Christmas season.
In the days OF the Vikings there
were great feast days and festivities.
Not because the Christ was born. but
because the fleets OF The Vikings had
come home from foreign shores laden
with plumber and riches taken in bat
ties on the high seas. Later when
they were converted 10 christianity it
was but natural that the spirit OF the
feast days OF conquest should survive.
II is 10 be hoped "gladelig yule" may
long be continued to be observed in
the simplicity. friendiiness and good
~A>- - ~5EHsssed in the northlaldS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13

girl Of l. is fit 10 be married. You
should have your full growth. and
your mind should ma ure somewhat.
before you marry. = you are going TO
make q good wife Your mother should
have told you these things. / wish
covld take you in my arms and tel
you now.
Dear Mr.. Thompson. Our mothers
birthday anniversary comes in Janu-
AIRY and We would like 20 give a tea for
her. would also like for my mother
in-law 10 share tie honors. Now what
puzzles US l.. how -hould the invita-
lions read? Thanking you in advance.
SISTERS.
Your invitation might read as fol-
lows.
Mrs. John Jones and Miss Eleanor
smith ask the pleasure OF your com
pany Al tea on Wednesday. January
5rf. N the home Of Miss Smith. 70
meet Mrs. Frank Jones and Mrs. John
smith. upon he occasion OF Mrs.
Smiths birthday."
You may omit ''Upcn the occasion OF
Mrs. Smiths birthday" If Won wish.
and announce 10 your assembled
guests THAI the tea is in homer OF your
mothers BIRTHDAY.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: \ a juvenile
party rust the ladies wear short
dresses. though married. How are
they supposed to be dressed?
a NJ. :.
II all the guests are supposed to
dress like children it is permissible TO
wear short skirts. though no neces-
sary. one might dress in Kate Green
away costume. or appear as very
young baby in q long dress. The
women should dress a. much like chill
drcn a. possible. with their Eair
dressed Ike little girls. The men
should wear knee trousers. blouses.
small boys ties and even buy or make
wigs that will make them look as
juvenile a. possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
PUPILS GIVE PROGRAM.

\ number OF the piano pupils OF
Mrs Murrel Lindorff gave the second
o. 2 series of recitals last evening at
her home. 9I9 Twentieth street. The
parents and friends of the performers
were present and enjoyed the follow
ing program:
Waltz (SchmolD -. Harold Woodbury.
Bobolink OKrogmanl Lucille De Long
Buzzing Bee (Spaulding) .-..
Observation-Disclosures. Angela Sea-le
Ginning Bells CRowe) Merle De Long
Katydids tRowel ..-. Wilbur Cramer
Day Dreams. ---.-...... Allan hloYe
Pixies Good Night Song Brown
................C Charlotte Kuschmann
Dancing Daisies (SpauldinEl 1890.
............ Florence Trenkcaschuh
The Cuckoo CVan GaeD........
Arvilla Shinski
Prairie Queen (Steinheimer) ..-.-.
...........Pa Paul Trenkenschuh
Indian Pixie Brown ..-....-.
........... Dorothy Kenworthy
At Twilight baldwin,
.............M Marguerite Ohlweiler
Ny Bonnie Laddie CBenson) .......
Irene Meidke
Sailor Boys Dream LaHacheJ 800.
...........L Leila Mcconnell
Evening Chimes (Marzian) .....-
..............C Clarence Seibers
Twilight Bells. -. Henrietta Hanshaw
Ripples of Alabama 49,. Clara Arnell
Music Box Ueibich) .........
Edith Fricke
Loves Dream BROWN Anna Rettig
Hungary CKoellingD 800. Ruth Wilson
Old Black Joe (GimbeD ...-.
Observation-Disclosures. Emma Seeberger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
BOARD ASKS APPLICATIONS.

The executive board of the Woman
club of Rock Island will hold a meet
ing al the home of Mrs. J. II. Hauberg
Wednesday at $3.50 O'Clock. All APP
plications for membership. any an
nouncements that are to be made at
the regular meeting of the club next
Saturday, or any form of complaint or
communication should be sent to one
Of the secretaries. the president, Mrs.
T. b. Davis. or to the home of Mrs.
HaubeTg before that time. The board
must pass on all matters that are to
be presented to the club and the mem
bers are anxious tha- any complaints
as to the manner of conducting the
greetings be submitted TO it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
ARGUS COSTUME WINS PRIZE.

The Mystic Workers of the World
conducted a very successful masquer-
ade party last evening at the Owls
home, which was enjoyed by 75 cou-
pies. Two head prizes were given to
the ladies for the best costume, and
Mrs. w. W. Hovey. dressed TO repre-
sent The Argus was given one prize,
and Mrs. Pickron. dressed to represent
the Union. received another prize.
Both costumes were very unique and
were made entirely of the papers. The
mems prize went to Fred Wheelock of
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13

birthday dinner. A small Christmas
tree was placed in the center of the
table. and there was a birthday cake
with four lighted candles, and at each
place were Christmas cakes. The lit
tie host was remembered with many
pretty gifts. Tie guests of the after
noon We're: Virginia Stafford, Barbara
Sample. Soula Ferguson, and Kenneth
Fletcher. Kenneth Grove, Richard Hell
penstell. Ralph Marvin. Austin Howe.
Lowell Donovan, William Goodrich and
Foster Wright
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
HADT a01
HONE ,
pQeBLIMSI|
H1S ELI ZAELTE TEs-QSoN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: 7 am 10 years
Old and am desperately in love with a
soung man Of -. Now. Mr.. Thomp-
con. don't say that am TOO young 10
De really IN love, for am no ] know
I love this man. but have never acted
30 around him. for l do nOt think il
Disc to let q boy know you ike him.
lie has told me many times that he
Ioyed me and has given me several
nice presents.
= He Is "A respectable man in every
Ray aid makes over a <10D q mon b..
but dolt think ] Ike him TO- his
money. for / don't.
= I know he * we'll thought o. By
sverybcdy- ] have al uncle who WORK
"a with him about a year and he
thinks -here e. no orc Ike him. as he
"a TO bad habits ~ q J. ] haTe made
1noJirire or other people concerning
his character and c.ersO1e speaks
NeH q HIN. Bu M mother AID
Father think + am 100 young 20 keep
ecmoany VI D. an boys a. all and
Nrcu'r Ie- sUo attend I1r-ics or visit any
sr.s iHaf l-.a grown br9 hers
= Every Inc I an with him he cT-
rrc-sc@ Li5 icFC fO- me. and lately he
-skci ~ 20 become his wife.
s o, -. Thompson. ! know love
Bin. E,.. : fca't wan o. disobeE ms
narcnir. f1- love both Of them. but IL
Sem ..-a. something keeps telling
nc that re is the man Coz me-
i have not given this boy an answer
and will not Do so un-iI you answer
~ nuostfon. I ~ afraid 10 consult
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13

Although the collarless blouse Is
universally favored. there are many
different ways Of dressing the throat.
One should be careful TO select the
style that is becoming
While the outstanding f-:Il q net or
tuile is attractive and most becoming
to many faces. the fla:. turned DOM
collars are far better s1ite6 70 others.
Often the gown or suit 5 absolutely
spoiled as far as becomingnesz is con-
cerned by an lily chosen collar.
Speaking of frills. while net and lace
Il stiIl used. one OF the newest ideas is
a stifiy plated friIl OF black velvet or
satin ribbon with inside fr-n Of
white chiffon standing I'D against IL.
1927 is fashioned OF chestnut brown
charmeuse with the insets and the col
lar Of chestnut brown and black plaid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13

The collar is a fat. round model
This dress may be made in size is
with Az yards Of IS inch material. The
other costume shows a new version OF
the boiero with a colored vest and an
Outstanding frill Of tulle. There is "A
cIeverIy draped one-piece skirt with a
side front dosing and a slightly raised
WsisI-iiEe
II is here made Of black charmeuse
with a fawn colored tapestry vest and
ebony buttons.
The blouse (sO57) may be made &
size IS with yards Of Sc inch material
The skirt (S04D requires for size %
ga yards Of 80 inch material
No. 7s27-sizes II to ls.
No. sO37-sizes % 10 ~.
NO So4I-s!zes % to 30.
Each pattern Is cent?.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
AIDES SOCIETY MEETS.

The Young Ladies' society OF the
First Swedish Lutheran church held
largely attended meeting last evening
at the church parsonage. A short in
formal program was given consisting
OF two piano solos by Miss Bertha
Swanson. several readings by Miss FL
len Isaacson, and a talk by the pastor
Rev Karl Nilsson. Refreshments were
served by a committee composed of
Miss Esther COLLEEN and Miss Swea
Anderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13

SCIENCH
DEPARTMENT
Nan mY IT'D L II ES-ATICE CJvTC NEL.. xxx

giving. The newspapers there pub
lished list OF the number of families
I who will have no gifts, and many of
| them not even the bare necessities If
Toronto citizens are not willing to
hclp.
They are asking individuals to
.take one family or more and provide
their Christmas for them, similar TO
1.-The Argus Good Fellow method, elimi-
mating their own Christmas giving To
| grown-ups. if necessary. one man
told me that no grown-ups were to
have any gifts from him this Christ
mas. IL am providing the best
, Christmas possible for ID families.
and the more children they have the
] better, and | expect to have the hap
piest Christmas of my life
| ! heard him ask very dear friend
of his if she would help buy the gifts
for the children. Her reply was:
THAT will be the only Christmas
gift ! want from you, if you will
only let me do it, for nothing | could
do would make me happier.
Many others expressed themselves
( in like manner, so | can see in To
ronto a real Christmas for the chill
4 drcn and a good dinner provided in
their homes What could make Il
happier day for the giver than 90
know one or more families who need
ed and would appreciate even the
slightest gift. were the recipients
of food, clothing and toys which
they were unable to buy?
Many are going to prepare inexpen-
4
dings all ready for steaming, good
bread and rolls, small cakes, ginger
bread cut in fancy shapes. meats and
turkey or chicken roasted, for fam
lilies which have come no nearer all
the year to many of these things
than shop windows. They viii sup
plement this with a roast of cheaper
meat but well cooked. Then are
1ded butter, sui~T, -four. raisins
canned goods, tea, coffee, fruit and
candy.
| hear someone eXc!aim: Think
of the work" True enough No
joy comes without work and be
sides it is not half as firing or
nerve-racking as searching through
crowded stores matching silks for
embroidery. besides the hours spent
in doing work Tor some one. who, If
you only suggested it. would willing
ly contribute their time and money
and forget presents for themselves
in preparing the food az suggested.
Christmas should be for the children
and the poor and needy.
Dark inexpensive Fruit Cake.
Materials Dried peaches. two
cups; molasses, three cups; brown
sugar, one cup; shortening, one cup:
soda. one teaspoonful: water. one
Tablespoonful; raisins or currants,
one cup; cinnamon, one teaspoonful:
cloves, one-half teaspoonful nutmeg.
onc-half teaspoonful, bread -four
two cups.
Directions Wash and soak the
dried peaches or apples over night
in just enough water 20 cover. Drain
ana chop and cook slowly in two
cups OF the molasses until tender;
then add the remaining molasses, gu
gar and shortening; this may be half
butter and hnlf vegetable fat Dis
solve the soda in the water and mix
well into the prepared ingredients.
Add all spices to the -four and sift
well, and finally put into the cake.
Bake in a very slow oven an hour or
more until done. This Is excellent
and keeps indefinitely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
C w. q M. MEETING.

Mrs. E. NJ. Wright, SIS Sixteenth
street. was hostess last evening at the
meeting of the Christian Woman's
Board of Missions. Mrs. Rhude was
in charge of the program which con-
sisted of the reading of mission top
les, and Mrs. NJ. Z. Chatley gave a
most instructive talk on China. \
pleasant social hour was enjoyed and
refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13
rRLcIrY EMBROIDERY CLUB.

Mrs. Ruth Trevor at her home,
Eleventh avenue and Twenty-siNth
street, Moline. entertained 20 mem
bers of the Tri-City Embroidery club
yesterday afternoon. The ladies were
very busy with their Christmas gifts
and visited as they sewed. The society
decided TO establish a Sunshine de
partment in the club by taking penny
collections to buy flowers for the sick
members. The hostess served a very
nice lunch before the close of the aft
ernoon. The club will meet Jan. S
with Mrs. Elsie Killing, 2002 TWEEN
tieth avenue, Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the depart
ment of agriculture say foreign pO-
tatoes possess better flavor color and
texture than the American product
They urge American growers to raise
special varieties for special purposes,
one for frying, one for baking and an
other for salads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-13

avenue. The ladies planned for the
Christmas entertainment and treat of
the Sunday school and donated a
sum of money to help meet the ex-
penses. y very pleasant hour of so
liability was passed and a bounteous
lunch was served.