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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
BY MARY AoUIN.

The raising of choice hogs is the eye
opener to a condition far removed
from hogs. The farmer gazing specu-
lauyely over the fence at bunch Of
hogs. mentally annihilating the runts
and choosing the best mediums with
which to produce a streak of lean
end a streak of fat, has unconsciously
turned the attention CO the world to-
ward the two-legged animal, its short.
comings and its possibilities.
Given razorback hog in the begin.
ming, the farmer with a few crosses
changes its bones, its color, it's habits;
he looks into its very inwsrds and
time may come when he will be able
To change its grunt and squeal into a
sweet soprano voice. So much for
hogs.
Man in his wisdom is catching on,
and however odious the comparison
the same methods apply. The farmer
that would breed a diseased hog would
be thought lacking. How about the
human?
Just now the revolutionary star in
the east is a play, Damaged Goods, IS
that makes quite plain the penalties
borne by the innocent. A disease
much worse than hog cholera among
hogs is so much a part Of the people
everywhere that il could be spoken OF
as national and international. carrying
a heritage TO posterity OF softened
crannied bone, feeble intellect, hiF
disease, glandular affections and fest
rot Not pretty picture. Yet these
Affections are borne in the yitals Of
tender and sweet and holy creatures
a mother and her infant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
AT HIGH SCHOOL

The faculty of the High school last
evening entertained the entire stu
dent body. The custom of giving a
reception to the students was begun
by the faculty last year, and the sue
cess which marked the entertainment
was so instantaneous that the teachers
decided to make the reception an an
nual affair, and the function of last
evening was, if possible, more popular
than that of 1912. The building
was crowded, and all who were pres
ent unite in saying that they had the
time of their lives. The entertainment
of the evening began as soon as the
young people entered the building, the
time being divided into six periods.
In each room was a different game,
prizes being given to the winners.
The fifth number on the program was
marked on all the cards, The Com
mons" and the questions of the
guests were very agreeab.y answered
when delicious refreshments were
served.
The seventh number also proved to
be a surprise, when the faculty pre-
1 sented a novelty in the way of a
! shadow show, the characters being
( taken by teachers of the High school.
Two numbers composed the program
Of the performance, the first being
THE Lord and His Lady" while the
latter, which proved to be sketch in
four acts, was entitled. THE Sad Story
of Mary Jane" Miss Alma Buhlig
took leading part in these
two showlets and proved to be
most pleasing in the role of Mary
; Jane. T. B. Myers proved his ability
as instructor in English in enacting
.ho part OF Ben, country lad in love
with Mary Jane. Prof. E. L. Phil
brook. as the father. played his part
with a grace that carried his audience
with him. Alba G. Hill played the
part Of Lord Fangieberry. nobleman
in love with Mary Jane also, but
whose affections were misplaced. Miss
Jennie B. Sturgeon read the story OF
the play and aided materially in the
success of the shadow show In the
first number on the program, The
; Lord and His Lady, Miss Bnhlig took
the leading part also, this time as q
lady OF high degree. While A. Q. Lar
son played the part Of her lover, the
lord. Mr.. Hill in the role of the dis
: pairing father called forth the ap
T plause OF the students
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25

eign Mission, Ruth's Band and Helen
Mills circle, held a praise service at
the church yesterday at o'ciocS-
Mrs. w. S. Marquis presided and the
devotional services we're conducted by
Mrs. A H. McCandless and Mrs ). {.
Taylor The following program wac
presented:
Piano Duet-Misses Florence NC
Combs and Gladys Mcnamara
Reading of Foreign Mission Topics
Mrs B. z. Robb.
Vocal Solo-"The Lord Is Light,
Mrs. Daniel Hayes, Jr.
Report of Home mission meeting,
held recently at Oak Park-Miss Rosa
bella Stewart
Missions Topics-Mrs. ]. ]. Mont
gomery.
Reading-"A Chatting Dish Miracle,
Mrs. Jay Garrison.
Vocal Solo-Miss Ruth Blakemore
Conservation Prayer-Mrs. Ella Al
len Read.
At the close of the program, which
proved of much interest. social hour
was spent and light refreshments were
served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25

In many homes the Sunday even
ing meal is made pleasantly informal
both by the simplicity of the food
and the manner of serving it.
If partially prepared before, it is
a simple matter to set the table as
for luncheon with centerpiece and
doylies. If one hot dish is to be
served the chatting dish is often used
and many times the host is an eX'
pert in chatting dish cookery. Or,
if there are children either sons or
daughters old enough to take charge
of a meal. let them assume the en-
tire responsibility OF the Sunday
night supper, taking turns if they
choose and try inviting mother to a
meal cnce week. l am sure no one
will appreciate i. more.
In a cooking class once has
among others a brother and sister
nine and Il years old, respectively
who loved to cook and begged to &C
some OF it at home. But the cool
said, None of their fussing in my
Kitchen But the father said, Nc
cook nor maids can enter our kit
chen Sunday morning and my two
children may plan and cook our Sun
day morning breakfast"
They did, for some time at least
and | had many happy reports from
them, as we always helped plan thu
| breakfast with them, and used sucl
! dishes as came within their expert
! ence in the cooking class.
No meal during the week can s.
characterize the intimate family lif
or hospitality to friends as this Sun
day evening meal "Fireside SUP
/ pers" are fine if families are still i
the country during the cool weather
| a tea wagon or English tea stan
holding sandwiches, cakes, bonbons
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
The Scarlet Man

Physicians no longer conceal the
fact that more than three-fourths the
women's cases in hospitals are the
result of infection, in a lesser or great
er degree. The Institutions for the in
sane likewise.
A love of fair play is demanding that
the child be saved from the pollution
which makes it of the unfit either
mentally, physically. or temperament
ally, perhaps all three. In justice. but
not in excuse, ii may be said that the
begetting of damaged children has
been matter of ignorance. Men who
condemn the listlessness and Sorth-
lessness of their offspring have c1ied
out to the fates unaware of their own
authority for the enfeebled condition
of their childNn.
No more suitable translator OF
Brieux's play, Damaged Goods" into
book form than Upton Sinclair could
have been suggested. Facile and
imaginative. Sinclair has grasped the
import OF the message and recast iii
into English, inoffensive. yet yirile
Before we can progress far in better
babies we must arrange for cleaner
parentage. Before the ideal is attain
ed a great economic change in govern
ment must take place in which wo
man may choose the father of bel
child: condition in which marriages.
based on wealth, propinquity and live
| lihood shall be abolished and wherein
man will respect his fatherhood al
a woman her motherhood.
Brieux's play in drama form . oh
tainabIe at New York publishers 70
a. nominal sum. The book just OF tn
| press is for sale at bookstores in thi
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25


terday afternoon. Mrs. P. C. Sim
mon was the leader and conducted
the devotional services. There was
a good attendance of members and
following the study hour a social time
was enjoyed and refreshments were
served. Mr.. NJ. E. Lister, 1929 Four
street, win be the
hostess to the class Nov. q.
CIRCLE CLEARS SIS AT EMPIRE.
THE SILVER CROSS CIRCLE OF
Kings Daughters cleared SIS from the
benefit performances at the Empire
theatre Thursday. Manager (. T. Dol
ly put on an extra performance in the
evening in addition to the matinee,
in order TO accommodate the holders
of tickets and in many ways showed
generosity towards the circle. The
money thus secured will be used in
carrying on the charity work of the
circle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
MRS. WELLS LECTURES.

B THE LECTURES TO BE GIVEN
~ Mrs. D. B. Wells Of Chicago before
DE Missionary Society union. Nov IS.
romise TO be better and more helpful
uhan those given. IN former years
which is saying a good deal. Mrs
Hells comes better prepared than at
any time previous and her subjects are
o1 vital importance TO all workers in
Ne missionary cause The opening
meeting Sunday, Nov 2, viii be held
q 3 O'Clock IL Broadway Presbyterians
thurch. The meetings through the
Geek will be held in the Sunday school
assembly room Of the same church and
viii begin at 2:3O o'clock.
Il The home mission topics will be
Bned or the text book. The New
America by Mrs. l. c. Barnes. while
the foreign mission text book will be
"The Kings Business" by Mrs. Maud
w Raymond The program for the
week will be as follows. based on the
above named books:
MONDAY.
Bible gmdy-ta) "Chrlsts Prepare
ton for Services"
Home topic-tb) The Early Build
inE the Nation"
Foreign topio-(cl "Woman's Share
in the Kings Business"
TUESDAY
Ca "Christ's Purpose In Service"
tb) THE New immigration
.tc) "Efticicncy IA Education"
WEDNESDAY
ta) "Christ's Method in Service"
ihtbl "LCgyon or Dynamite
tc) Efficiency in Expression"
THURSDAY.
(a) Christ Helpers
v tb) The Asiatic Invasion"
(c) Efficiency in the Treasury"
FRIDAY.
taD "Christ's Results"
tbl How Can We Help?"
(c) THE Spirit O. Cooperation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
PosT-NUPTIAL SURPRISE.

A COMPANY OF FRIENDS CAR
ried out very pleasant surprise on
Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Hansen at their
new home. 1919 Fifth avenue, last
evening. They brought with them re-
freshments which were served and
Mrs. Hansen was presented with nice
let of aluminium cooking utensils for
her new home. Mr.. and Mrs. Hansen
were married a short time ago and
the affair of last evening was given
as post-nuptial attention by the fell
low employees of Mrs. Hansen from
Young & McCombs' store where she
was formerly employed. Games and
contests and music helped pass a very
pleasant evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
I'D ON1HSTICa
49, NSCIHNCH
[ ERzAAReI1lN1EzNT

and plates. trays. etc. is easily
moved 70 the fireplace, and there is
no end 10 the good cheer in eating
under such happy conditions.
Who would care for Sunday or
Monday, or any day for that matter,
unless we had unexpected company
drop in" occasionally? The only
discomfort which ever should be felt
by the hostess is when she is not
prepared with enough in her harder
to serve these extra guests for lunch
cen or supper.
If meals are planned in advance,
do not make any changes for the UNI
expected guests. There is nothing
Which adds more to the discomfort
than this ezra work" idea of hos
pItality. To have the guest most
comfortable and perfectly welcome,
all that is necessary is TO put on an
extra plate and add a little more in
quantity if ample time is given for
it. If not, then the emergency shelf
should always contain reserve food,
| such as canned soup, vegetables,
noodles, waters of several kinds, can
ned salmon, lobster. tuna fish, crab
meat. deviled ham and chicken, olives,
| pickles, cocoa, coffee, tea and in the
refrigerator grape, lime or pineapple
juice or ginger a.e. With some or all
| CT these things and plenty of good
/ seascnings a soup can be quickly
made or an extra dish prepared which
/ Will help stretch ont the meal.
Personally, l like the "drop-in"
guests, and ii We are prepared for
them, there frequently is greater
pleasure for hostess and guest in
tsis surprise visit than any of the
formally invited company.
If there are to be freedom and
pleasure for the mistress of the home
then she must use her brain very
freely in planning at leas. three
meals in advance every day and par,
ticu.arly for Sunday, which is the
one day of all the week for the fam
lily to be together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25

Mrs. F. w. Bahnsen, 723 Twentieth
street, this city, regent of Fort Arm
strong chapter. D. A. r.. was yester-
day chosen vice regent of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution for
Illinois at the annual meeting held at
Quincy Mrs. Bahnsen has long been
prominent in the ID. A. r. in this city
as well as the state and her election
to one of the chief offices in the state
is merited honor. Mrs. George Page
of Peoria was chosen regent, Mrs.
John H. Hanley of Monmouth, secre-
tary, and Mrs. Charles d. Knowlton of
Freeport, historian. The only contest
in the election of officers was in that
of vice president general from Illinois
which was settled when Mrs. John
Ames and Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles,
both of Chicago, withdrew from nom
ination leaving the field clear for Mrs
George A. Lawrence of Galesburg, the
retiring state regent.
A feature of the meeting was the
memorial services for Mrs. Charles
Deere of Moline, vice president gen
eral of the state, and whose death
occurred during the past year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25

love for about a year, but l love him
the same as ! always have. What do
you think of him? Does he still love
me? What viii do? / am 10.
III. D."
I'm afraid. my dear, that he has
grown tired of the boy and girl'' af-
fair You were only Is when he first
declared his love. One changes a
great deal in four years, when one is
so young. Better not set your heart
on this young man. He is not old
enough TO marry now, anyway.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ID What
will keep the hair from falling out?
90 What kind Of hats will be worn
this winter, large or small?
CD How old is Andrew Carnegie?
Where is he living at present and do
/ spell his name correctly?
ca ! like your page very much and
look for it first thing everyday. l
think it is fine. A READER.
% Rub castor oil into the scalp.
If this does not help. have this put up
at the drug store: OF. cologne. OF.
tincture OF cantharides, u DIR. oil of
English lavender, Y dr.. oil of rose
marry.
Apply to roots of hair once or twice
a day.
Remember that the scalp must be
kept clean Give it an egg shampoo
once a week. Keep comb and brush
clean.
90 Both large and small. Velvet
hats will be very popular. Many are
small fitting close TO the head and
held on by a strap under the chin
without hatpins.
go Seventy-eight. Address E 91st
street. New York city.
a. Thank you, my dear.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
SURPRISE RALPH PRITcHARp.

YESTERDAY WAS THE BIRTH
day anniversary of Ralph Pritchard
and his mother planned delightful
surprise party in his honor, COM
pany of young people coming to his
home, SIC Fifteenth street. last even
ing. At O'Clock supper was served
with covers laid for IA and following
the serving of a delicious meal the
evening was spent with games and
contests in which the prizes were Civ
en- to Ralph Pritchard, Mrs. Clegg and
George Druckmiller The company in
Guided four young people from out of
the city, Misses Ethel Johnson and
Edith Hall and |. Johnson and Frank
Warnock of Aledo. The host was Civ
en- number of gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
sEREANs ELECT OFFICERS.

AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS
meeting of the Loyal Bereans, held
last evening at the home of Mrs. w.
F. Kaupke. 1919 Tenth avenue, the
following officers we're chosen:
President-Mrs. NJ. @. White.
Vice President-Miss, Mary Shaw.
Recording Secretary - Mrs. Ira
Smith.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. Ida
Smith.
Treasurcr-Mrs. E. NJ. Johnson.
Teacher-Mrs. F. A. Graves.
The reports of the various officers
were received and other business per-
tanning to the class was transacted. 4
social hour followed the business meet
ing, when Misses Dorothy Kaupke and
Hazel Strecker gave a piano duet,
and refreshments were later served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25

piece skirt The dress closes In the
back.
This little dancing frock may be
copied in size IS with "A yards Of 80
inch material.
In 1880 lowered chiffon Is draped.
pannier fashion. over plain satin. and
the inset at the bottom Of the skirt is
OF plated chiffon. The dress is a peas
ant model. closing IN the back. A sur
piice effect in the front edged with a
frill OF plated net, renders the blouse
distinctive. and the wide. sharply con-
trasting girdle is another smart point
To make a frocls after this design in
size IS So yards of 90 inch material is
needed.
No. 7923-sizes Is. II and Is-
No. 7SS0-siZes - TO ~.
Each pattern Is cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
SUGGEST MASQUE
FOR LOCAL Event
Annual Hallowe' en- Carnival ct
Danville Brought to- Atten-
ton Here.

E. NJ Wrigh., travelling salesman,
who resides at 1923 Sixteenth street,
writes The Argus from Danville of the
annual parade of the masQuers which
las become an annual Halloween
event in Danville and suggests that
the Elan is one that Rock Island
through the Fifty Thousand club. the
Rock Island club and the Rock Island
Business Mems association might take
up with advantage.
Danville expects to have 5000 peo-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25

Winter frocks no longer suggest
weight and warmth. rather hlminess
and sheerness. Everything must be
diaphanous this season. This is es-
pecially true OF indoor dresses. lunch
con and tea frocks. Mousseiine. tuile,
wolfe. net and chiffon are the favored
materials.
1922 Is a most charming dancing
dress. Plated chiffon IL hung over a
delicate pink foundation OF liberty
satin. The shaped trimming band on
the skirt is Of pink chiffon bordered
with pink and blue mousseline rose
buds. with now and then bud Of bold
er color for contrast. collar OF the
pink chiffon is also edged with rose
buds More vivid color is brought out
in the broad folded sash.
A set-in sleeve is used and a three
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
WlMTo ono
HOME
pQeBLTMS'
YRS ELIzAsETH TEamPSoN

WV 4 ~ 4 : - =
s Dear Mrs. Thompson: Had a dear
boy friend who at one time was very
attentive 10 me. but is now travelling
Ind wants me for a correspondent l
lave written him for four years, but
te happened TO be home last week for
tlree days and didn't as much as call
me over the phone. ! heard from
Him Immediately after his departure
and he stated that he had been home,
hut his time was so limited that he
Intended coming back in a few
months. etc.
y DO you think il advisable TO write
Rim or simply cease our correspon-
fence altogether? ! am at a loss what
10 do. Ny intentions we're 10 cease our
forresponding. but my sister thought
q proper for me TO write hin a brief
note and tell him III his time was so
limited that he couldn't call me over
Die phone that my time was so limited
dhat Il was impossible for me 70 find
= few leisure moments to write him"
This isn't his first offense, but other
Dimes he found time to call me.
JAQUELINE.
q would like to say that sister Is
light. my dear. but probably it would
De In better taste not 20 answer his
Sitter. II he insists upon your writing
- him. you might use sisters words
h your reply. am afraid the boy
Dlinks you-ar too fCrgiving.
q Dear Mrs. Thompson: ] have known
d young man Of 10 for about four
Years Two or three years ago he
Gold me he loved me He told me
Bat nothing was too good for me and
Mat be would never marry any other
Eirl. He said that ! would have TO
Nait till he earned more money. then
NE would marry. He never did call
On me often, but when | spent the
evening with his sisters he always
rent home with me (and he does
now). He used to tell me TO forget
Him. as his family is not as well off
q ours. Now he acts different some
zines as though he cared for me and
yther times he just speaks and hardly
boks at me. He has not mentioned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
uNlQuE ENIERTAlNMENr.

AN ENTERTAINIENT THAT
was unique in every particular. was
given by the Junior association OF
Snpth Park Presbyterian church at
,ha chuFCh last evening. Every cor
ucr Of the church auditorium was
packed with an interested audience
sid the children gave their parts
beautifully. with careful attention to
detail and tue whole wSs a decided
success. The entertainment was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
APOLLO CLUB ON TOUR.

THE APOLLO GLEE CLUB OF
this city has accepted the invitation
of the Orion Symphony orchestra to
give concert at the Orion opera
house Nov. IA. This is the first con-
cert to be given under the leadership
OF Tage Joranson, brother of the for
mer leader. The club will also sing
at a concert to be given at the First
Methodist church. Moline, Friday, Nov.
Z. The chorus has given many sue
cessful concerts in surrounding cities
and towns, having recently appeared
with marked success at Burlington.
Iowa, and Swedesburg. Iowa, and ex'
poets TO fill many engagements during
the winter months.
ENTERTAIN ON BIRTHDAY.
MRS. WILLIAM TREFZ AT HER
home, 1929 Tenth avenue, entertained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
U. p. MISSION SOCIETY.

THE WOMANS MISSION SOCI-
ETY. of the United Presbyterian church
held meeting yesterday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. ]. L. Vance, 1014
Fourteenth-and-a-half street, who was
also the leader CT the afternoon. The
topic of the day dealt with the mis-
sionary work in Africa. Routine bus
mess matters were transacted at the
business session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
LUTHER LEAGUE socIARLE.

THE LUTHER LEAGUE OF GRACE
Lutheran church realized approximate
ly $50 from the pie la mode sociable
given at the church lecture room last
evening. In addition to the serving
of refreshments there was a program
with the following numbers: Read
ings, Miss Edith Peterson; vocal solo,
Miss Esther Johnson; piano duet.
Misses Esther Johnson and Agnes
Mortenson; piano solo, Miss Mamie
Peterson. The attendance was large
and the evening proved a very enjoy
abe one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
r. N. A. DANCING PARTY.

OAKLEAF CAMP NO. 1895 ROYAL
Neighbors of America of South Rock
Island entertained at a dancing party
at Woodmen hall las. evening. Thirty
couples attended and enjoyed de-
lightful evening. The musical pro-
gram was given by Schroeders or
chestra.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
COAL VALLEY BOYS
ARE DELINQUENT

Judge B. S. Bell this morning APP
pointed Mrs. Naomi Littig as guar
dian of Melvin and Earl Wooley of
Coal Valley who were declared depend
ent. They were the sons of William
Wooley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
SPENT DAY SEWING.

THE LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF
the First Baptist church spent the
day, yesterday, sewing at the church,
working at articles in preparation for
the annual fall sale. At noon they
were served with picnic dinner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25

a company of relatives and other
friends yesterday in honor of her
birthday anniversary. The game of
500 was played with the first prize
going to Mrs II. Spitznas, Jr., Mrs.
w. II. Trefz, second Mrs. Hans
Schroeder, third, Mrs. f. +. Lamp,
fourth and to Grandma Schmale was
given the all cut favor. A delightful
lunch was served and a most enjoy
able time was spent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
c. I. K. CLUB MEETS.

THE MEMBERS OF THE C. l. Y.
club were entertained by Miss Anna
Swanson on Eleventh street and Four
teenth avenue, Moline, last evening.
The young women spent the evening
sewing and chatting and they were
served with refreshments. The girls
are planning progressive supper to
be given in the near future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25

pie in line this year, and it proves a
big and successful CARNIVAL event at
little expense. 1t draws people in'o
town, the streets are Illuminated and
the whole city is filed with the JOY
of the festal occasion.