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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14

81 try to show to the women to
whom | lecture the real value of mod
ern publicly. The formula which
constantly repeat to them is that this
is an age OF agitation, investigation
and ventilan ION, followed by il-umina-
ton Chat is, publicity in the news
papers) which leads to legislation
with a view 10 reformation. First
understand, / tell them; then lend a
hand"
Sixteen years ago Miss Richards
stumbled upon her opportunity almost
by. accident. She was an ardent wo-
mems club member, and frequently
was called upon to give the current
events" number on the program of the
meeting Her father was a Washing
ton man with a broad grasp of ma
tional affairs Che was an authority
on the abstract money question:, and
Miss Richards was brought up with
a close knowledge OF the fundament-
ais of government and economics.
Her club paper on current events,
therefore, was not the usual super
fetal skimming OF the headlines, but
critical and explanatory discussion,
as stimulating TO her sister members
as an icy mental bath. The meet
ings in which she spoke became
crowded, and then she began giving
the current events number for other
clubs.
Then one day a we'll known society
woman OF the capital asked Miss
richards to come 10 her house and
give lee ure on public topics TO a
class Of paid members. AT the third
meeting of this class there were not
not enough chairs in the mansion to
seat al. the women who came to lis
ten; and then it was that Miss Rich
ards saw her opportunity in the eager
ness of these women to hear the i'm
portant news OF the day explained
nom woman's point of view.
Initiative and energy in following
W an opportunity are the secrets Of
/ success. From the start Miss Rich
ards saw that she must have a com
plete understanding Of all the deer
problems of international and internal
/ legislation and econimics. How she
perfected herself in this knowledge
/ getting much of her Information al
/ first hand from presidents, cabine;
/ officers and statesmen In congress
until now her lecture is a sor: Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
WHAT YOU CAN SEND IN
Parcel POST PACKAGES

The postofiice department at Wash
iEgton has issued the following orders
relative to the printed matter which
may be sent in fourth class or parcel
post packages:
Printed matter relating TO an ar
ticle of merchandise which it accom-
panies is regarded as descriptive OF
the article within the meaning of sec
ton 4S3, postal laws and regulations,
an0 therefore is a permissible lnclos-
IRE with such article when mailed as
fourth-class matter.
Printing on an article of merchan-
disc, or on its wrapper, or on label
pasted to il in such manner as to form
an integral part of it, does not affect
the classification of the article as mail
matter Of the fourth class.
Catalogues in which two or more
order forms are bound. as well as cata.
logues or other prirSsd matter having
samples of merchandise permanently
attached to them, may be accepted for
mailing at the fourth-class rates OF
postage.
Order forms, address tags. report
forms, letter and bill heads, insurance
and legal forms, cards and other SINH
lar supplies, regardless of the amount
OF printing on them, blank check
books. receipt books and other books
OF forms. partially in print, may be
mailed as fourth-class matter.
Directions for taking medicine writ
ten on a label attached TO a bottle or
package containing the medicine or
inciosed with il are permissible and
do not affect the classification of the
parcel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.

Mr.. AND MRS. WILLIAM MEIER,
1902 Scott street, Davenport, announce
the engagement OF their daughter, Miss
Clara Laura, to Julius c. Koepke of
Davenport The announcement was
made at a dinner given Monday even
ing at the Meier home. the guests be
ing 90 relatives. The table was done
in green and white, basket OF white
carnations and ferns forming an at
tractive centerpiece. Mr.. Koepke is a
mechanician with the Horst & Street
er garage in Rock Island. The wed
ding will take place In the early sum-
mer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
DAUGHTERS OF COVENANT.

THE DAUGHTERS OF THE COVE,
nant of the First Methods church
were entertained asst evening at the
home Of Mrs. II. T. Hinkley. 100
Fourteenth street The lesson topic
for the evening was given by Miss
Eva Beeler and Miss Bertha Jonassen
sang. At the business session plans
were made for the quarterly tea
which viii be held in February al
the home Of Miss Claire Van Calder
4 social hour followed and the CUES 5
were served with refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
For Indigestion, Sour Stomach,
Distress After Edting ---DigGStit

country have gotten relief by the use
Of this harmless remedy. Try it to-
day. Get a package and take one
dose-if it does not give you Immedi-
ate relief it won't cost you a penny.
Browns Digestit should be in every
home-It is a certain quick relief for
igestion-prevents distress after
eating hearty meal-and makes your
tired, worn out stomach good as new.
Harper House Observation-Disclosures
menD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
HAHT and
HONE
EROBLEN(
- Mrs. ELIzARErE
TECh<0SCN

Dear Mrs. Thompson. We are two
young, foolish, Simply crazy girls. a.
One Of US is dark complexioned What
would be stylish for a new gown for
her? '-J-The other is light COM
plexioned What complexion should
..rr haUce possess to preserve perfect
harmony? Gone OF US wants to
know what % expect from Willie"
At first he seemed so very attentive,
but now II is he loves me- not" Win
he ever come back?
GA gentleman al our house
wants to learn 70 make fancywork.
viii he ever overcome his Nwkward-
ness with he needle? Should we
praise him upon his slow progress?
This is what he expects.
(5J-ls a girl OF Il supposed to have
steady company? How late can she
spoon with her beau? (6)-what is
good for corns? C0-What will cure
freckles? SIS there any hope for
guy" with a big appetite? What
kind OF a wife should he choose?
DIPPY DOPE.
qul't dBItt vi you, my ueaTS'
since reading your letter.
G)-Get gown 10 match the hair.
t2)-Anything soothing ought TO pre-
serve harmony (3J-Willie probably
won't. There are lots like him o.
Practice makes perfect" Ger 'ainly
praise him, II ne likes il. YoUS
probably play baseball as graceful y
as he does fanCywork
t5)-No. II she's sensible she won I
spoon at all (GJ-Comfortable shoes.
Buttermilk. (8J-No. He should
marry the cook
Dear Mrs. Thompson. ID am 19
years old and very pretty. Am in
love with fellow Of 27 He 'ook me
out several times then suddenly quit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
posT.NuPTIAL SHOWER.

MRS. MARY DEWEY. 1852 FIFTH
avenue. entertained the members of
the Queen Esther circle of the Me
mortal Christian church last evening
and following a short business ses-
sion the meeting was resolved into
a handkerchief shower for Mrs. F. w.
Runck. a bride Of last month. The
gifts of handkerchiefs were made up
into a parcel post pockage and de
livered to Mrs. Runck. A delicious
luncheon was served during the eveI-
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14

You certainly would not suffer the
fortunes OF Indigestion II you knew OF
q remedy that would positively re-
lieve and cure yoL "Digestit" is a
certain quick relief 1t VIII stop in
digestion. sour stomach. distress after
eating and other stomach upsets al
most instantly. We absolutely guar
antee it to give you entire satisfaction.
II not we give you back. your money.
Thousands Of people all over the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
BROTHERHOOD SUPPER.

THIRTY MEN OF THE BROTHER
hood of the United Presbyterian
church were present at the monthly
supper given at the church last even
ing. The men prepared and served
the supper, for once declining the help
of the women. Following the serving
Of the meal Rev. J. P. Pollock, pastor
of the United Presbyterian church at
Aledo, spoke on the attitude Of men
towards the church. Rev. j. L. Vance
made a short address in which he
told of the work that the men have al
ready accomplished and of the out
look for the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
CELEBRATES 73RD BIRTHDAY.

YESTERDAY WAS THE 73RD AN
niversary Of the birth of James eau
ley and the event was made the oc-
casion of most complete surprise
on him by his children and friends.
In the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Gauley,
(the latter being in the secret and able
to keep il too, went to Moline 70
visit During their absence the chill
dreu went to the home at 622 Forty
third street. trimmed the house with
red and green and prepared a sumptu-
Gus birthday dinner. Late in the even
inc as the time for Mr.. Gauley's re
turn came, the lights were extinguish-
cd and all waited quietly for him.
He came soon, unlocked the door and
turned on the lights to find the house
filed with guests and he was com
pletely taken by surprise. A four
course supper was served at a table
trimmed with ferns and cut flowers.
He was the recipient OF a number OF
very nice gifts. The guests were:
Joe Gau.ey of Reynolds. William John
son of MOnteZuma, Iowa; Mr.. and
Mrs. 5. p Roseberry and son, Mr.
and Mrs J. w. Bowes and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H Moody and fam
lily. Mr.. and Mrs. w Gauley and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Gauley. Clarence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
EVER READY CIRCLE

THE EVER READY CIRCLE OF
the First Baptist church held q meet
ing Last evening a. the home Of Mss
Verne Grille on Second avenue ana
Eleventh street. Routine matters
were disposed of at the business meet
ing, q social hour following when
lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14

owe him dearly and could not live
without him, but he does not know Of
my love. Shall l tell him? o.
Shall ] ask him to call on me again?
81 haven't seen him for three
weeks and am pining away with grief.
If ne does not come to see me how
can l forget him? (4-Give me a
remedy for biting finger nails. o.
Are my writing and spelling good?
RUTH.
GJ-Perhaps he is just tired of you.
A good many men will take a girl out
q few times, then they've had enough
and drop the girl for another You
will be able TO live very we'll without
him, my dear. and for goodness sake
don't cheaper yourself by telling him
you love him. You really don't, you
know. You've just made yourself
think so. eff you shall happen to
see him again. tel him he's become
quite a stranger, but that you'll be
pleased 10 see him if he cares to drop
around any evening.
(3)-Haven't you any work to do,
any good books 10 read, any good
friends TO consider and talk to? Cans
you do something nice for somebody?
Keep busy and have too much pride
TO be mooney" over a man who prob
ably doesn't give you a second thought
and is this minute having a good time
with some her girl. C4-Put bitter
alCes on the tips: when you tas il,
this viii remind you to stop biting
them. (5)-Your spelling is good, but
your writing can be improved, my
dear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
POSTPONE INSTALLATION,

THE INSTALLATION OF OFF,
GERS Of the ladies Of the Modern Mac
csbees which was TO have been held
Thursday night. has been postponed
until some time next week when nJt-
ice will be given. Mrs. Anna Kerby
OF Decatur, deputy commander oi the
order. who was to be the instaliEE
officer. was prevented from comiLR at
this time, because Of a conflict OF
dates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
FORWARD SOCIETY.

MISS AMELIA MORTENSEN, AT
her home, 141 Fifth avenue, Moline.
was hostess to members of the For
ward society of Grace Lutheran church
last evening Routine matters occu-
pied the time Of the business SEES
sion. The members had their fancy
work and spent the time sewing AMI
lunch was served TO them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
PHI SETA PSI MEETS.

MISS LOCKHART. AT HER HOME
on First street, Moline, entertained
the members Of the Phi Beta Psi cub
Yesterday afternoon The ladies
scwed, visited and were served with
lunch and so passed a very pleasant
afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14

Gauley, Miss Juen Pamquist of Nc
line, Mr.. Carlson, Mr.. and Mrs. Bear
and family, NIr. and Mrs. Schenebriek
er and son, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Cook of
Reynolds and Mr.. and Mrs. y. L. Gil
bert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14

A regal ball gown of coral MESA
line embroidered with holly leaves and
pearls, whose great novelty is the
suspendeP.
A ribbon of broad silk about the
waist is gathered fnto rosette at the
back while a ribbon TO ma ch is sus-
pended from this rosette, gathering up
the bow of the tunic and giving the
gown a straight back, military effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

THE BUSY BEE SEWING SOCI-
ETY. will meet Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. George Clapper, 3002 Y
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14

spite Of the rows OF empty seats to
greet him and responded with three
encore numbers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14

father how the women of her own
class regarded his evasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-14

Dear Mrs Thompson: III am 1s
years old and very pretty. Am in
love with a fellow Of p. He 'ook me
out several times then suddenly quit.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10
On StYle.

VII StyISs
Idiosyncrasies Of character tell even
more than variety of subjects In their
influence on style. No two persons
are cast in the same mould. Clearly,
therefore, the dress which is very be.
coming to one writer or speaker may
be very unbecomng to another. Yet.
to the end Of time. In defiance Of this
truism. packs Of imitators dog the
steps OF genius, as the courtiers Of
Alexander copied the conqYeror's wry
neck. or the courtiers of George ~.
his bullying cravats, or as the under
carter apes the SLOUGH and shamble
Of the WAGNER. This peculiar style
in which Carlyle clothed his oracuiar
utterances suited him and them. the
jerkiness and holiness Of his cen.
fences startling the world into a.ten.
ton. and the difficulty of unwrap ping
the mummy from the cerecloths ne
cessitating the sffort OF Will, without
which the thought cannot be grasped.
In fact. the style of Carlyle Is part
Of the man aud of his temoerament
Rut 1t was good advice of the dying
critic to his friend, Avoid Ca-iylese."
And what is true of Carlyle and his
copyists is true widely. Can any
great writer be named who has not
had herd of seryile imiiators at his
heels? Is not the old saying dcubly.
trebly true in this application. The
best, II corrupted, becomes the
worst?"-I. Gregory Smith. in the Ok.
ford and Cambridge Review.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10

! found out that people do RENE mber.
No one would employ ME. Heartsick
and footsore, crept in here to rest
maybe to die. l don't know. for l feel
pretty bad" and the poor fellows eyes
filled with tears.
What do you WANT" inquired John.
trifle harshly; money. suppose, to
buy liquor"
The tramp reached into his pocket.
drew out folded paper and opened
1t SO that his challenger could see
what 1t was.
"A temperance pledge, eh?" re-
marked John, almost CONTEMPORARY.
And your name is Lemuel Price7"
Yes. sir. I'm through with all that.
I've been through with it for over q
week. I've done it because Id got low
enough to beg hard earned wages
from my motherless daughter.
III stopping short is going to kill
me, all right-at least Ill die sober"
The man was shiverins as he spoke.
There was a feverish flush to his wan
face. He looked hungry John Moore
believed his story
See here" he said; III it's a bed
and something to eat, come with me. >
When John had closed the store he
led his pensoner to the neat suite of
raor,s h, ooonp;od hobinl tbo ,toro
1t seemed to brighten up The place to
have company, even poor but grateful
company. as Price was.
It was as a new man that the latter
entered on the next day. John had
fed him on nutritious so3p and gruels,
he had given him n comfortable bed
Out of his stock he selected a neat.
unstable suit OF clothes, and the ex.
tramp went out on the street, clean
shayen and encouraged. to again lock
for work
III you don't make it," said John.
come back, and I'll give you beard
and lodging for helping around the
StOIc yOu 6tt Laws
to do"
Price reported that afternoon He
had found a chance to work as q
teamster. he said, but. he added. he
had decided first to submit propo'
sition to the storekeeper.
All right, what is it," asked John
in his usual crisp, businesslike way.
WELL" replied Price, Il don't want
you to be offended, but I've been try
ing to study out why you don't DC
more business than yoa 10. You have
got the stock. Other stores are Just
rushing. Saturdays, especially, the
trade is big You haven't got your
share"
u have realized that for some time.
! said John, bitterly.
Now. I've been thinking up mat
tiers for your good. because you have
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10
E.EEELl.) 4 WOMAN
When She Came Business Picked
Up ard He Decided She
Should Remain.
BY MILDRED CAROLINE COON.
RICH

HIGH.
Business is bad. very bad" said
John Moore TO a passing tOwnsman,
and struck still more detected atti-
tude in the doorway Of his little store.
| He posed there. staring gloomily out
into the fast darkening street, think
ing how very bad was business. in
deed, and wondering why he had ever
brought his little stock Of dry goods,
clothing. boots and shoes and notions
to Riverton.
Il would 80 to real live, wide
awake town. he ruminated, "and here
am--trade dull, stock dead, and |
don't seem to make many friends.
leigh no! suppose being a crusty
cid bachelor keeps away the ladies'
trade. As to others, maybe I'm too
slow and old-iashioncl Guess Ill
close up. Hello"
Starting to pull up tie awning, the
storeheeper's foot touched a moving
human object crouched back in tho
hallway side entrance to the build
In.
Here. wake un'' called out John,
with frown. What yen doing there,
anyway"
I'm not aslecp" rocponded the
faint. quaverng Voice: and I'm here
because I'm too sick ald weak to 60
an further"
The speaker got to his feet with
painful effort As he cane more fully
into view John regarded him CLOSELY
oh. see he said, rather distastc-
fully; you are he man who was here
a month ago, and got in trouble with
riOtOus crowd down at the tavern"
That was me-" assented the tramp,
for such he seemed Il was arrested.
| hoped 1t was forgotten, for | came
back here this morning to find work
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10

4, been SO kind to me-" continued Price,
| 1mhiv but sincerely. Il amounted to
! omotli.ng once. Had a business, and
oIt Tor drink would have succeeded.
ii }ou will let me do little advcrtis-
INK .or you. Ill guarantee results"
Siow-gopg John Moore was dubi.
ous bat ifa.ly he agreed to try the
nyperi..lal: The next day Price
cleaned Up .he show windows. The
next he repainied the front of the
store in attractive colors After that
he brought big brass bell and se-
cured it on a standard over the store
doorway with a chain running to the
inside of the store.
EARLY Friday morning sign ap-
peared above the bell reading: Every
twentieth purchase free-announced
by this bell"
lust at noon the bell rang. The ex-
cited customer. farmer. was in.
formed that his purchase would be
handed to him free of charge As he
left the store John came rushing back
TO Price.
Say" he exclaimed. you'll ruin
me. Why. that was twelve-dollar
overcoat."
"Ncver mind" replied Price. conf.
G,aly, The average will come out
ri.ht"
This proved to be true Curious
people came in. making only small
purchases The news got around town
1a" crowd kept UP till midnight.
nol out. bot elated. John reckoned
up the gains of the day. Counting in
= presents given, he was over fifty
/. l'ars to the good
TIE next Voc; Price had a new
schcme. the distribution of free pa
rrr cap to children. advertising the
store The rush kept M.
Mr.. Moore" said Price one eve.
ming. "the night business Is better
than the day. That is because you
daat set the trade Of the ladies. I've
new suggestion to make. You need
a worlan behind that dry goods coun-
ter Let me send for my daughter.
Martha. We can use the two empty
rooms upstairs, ard you needn't pay
either of us cent of salary unless we
earn It."
SO this came about The result was
magical. Martha Price. bright, mod
est, obliging, brought in the female
customers in groups. The pleased old
bachelor began to humanlze himself
with pleasant words instead Of frowns.
Fortune smiled upon him. In turn
he smiled upon Martha.
ITS no use denying It, Price," he
said to her father one day, You two
have managcd to transform q crusty.
lin;ona'ed, b lnd,tho-tine, crus-
I'D bachelor mo u real human be-
1 rs to you, I'm proud OF YOU
'oMc good IN the world after all,
ao ~ reepotdod Prjcn I'm 30 glad,
4 Martha IS h.jly a.. tho day is
hn Moore liA some deep thinking
d rest Of that day. In lie early eve
<, whoa Price was eating his sup
p !, he went over to the counter
Nlcrc his daughter stood
Martha" he seil, I'm going to tell
yen something that never told any
other woman. Having had no expert
ence, must be rather plain and
blunt
"Yes?" murmured Martha Her
color heightened
Il love you. and | want you to be
my wife. OF course. crusty old
bachelor"
Don't call my fathers best friend
hard Names" interrupted Martha
sweetly IL am only poor girl, but
II true love and devotion will satisfy
you--"
Then it was his turn to interrupt
with a kiss.
Copyright. 1913, by w. G. Chapman.)
------
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10
Too Much of a Luxury.

A friend of ours tells US that he
went to consult a doctor last week.
Il have some queer palms," said our
friend.
Il see," said tie doctor. looking
wise. DO you feel sharp pain low
down on your right side?"
Doc" answered our friend, Il only
get $12 week Don't go lookin' for
any symptoms Of appendicitis"
The case was Immediately diagnosed
as indigestion
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10
Ma1y Like Hin,

Bill-What kina CT fellow Is Doh.
kins?
Willie can tell you how to adopt
a national system of currency that
would pay off the national debt, but
he can't raise the price of his gro.
Gerry bill. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-08-06

Don't forget the big shoe sale at
Smith-Marsh Co. 3.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-08-06
Mothers! Have Your Children
Worms?

Are they feverieh, restless, ner-
vous, irritable, dizzy or constipated ?
Do they continually pick their nose
or grind their teeth? Have they
cra,nping pains, irregular. and raw
enous appetite? These are all
signs of worms. Worms not only
cause your child suffering, but
stunt it's mind and growth. Give
''Kickapoo Worm Killer" at once.
1t kills and removes the worms,
improves your child's appetite, reg
ulates, stomach, liver and bowels.
The symptoms disappear and your
child is made happy and healthy,
as nature intended. All druggists
or by mail, 25c. Kickapoo Indian
Medicine Co., Philadelphia, Pa, St.
Louis, Mo.