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Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-31
STAGE FrlQht.

Very few people are really free from
liability to stage fright, and the vet
eran in public life is just as likely tC
be affected as is the novice Attacks.
moreover, frequently come when they
are least expected. Hence no speaker
or artist can face an audience and
feel sure that he will not have to suf-
fer from the tortures of this particu-
larly painful form of nervousness.
Musicians. of course, are the worst
sufferers. The performer on string
ed instrument is helpless if his hand
trembles, while the clear enunciation
of a singer can be ruined by that
catch in the throat" or that twitch-
ing of the lips which is perhaps the
simplest and most common manifes-
tation of stage fright.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-31

1913. four report a % per cent loss and
one of some of the smaller ones a 80
per cent drop IN finished products.
In summing up Rock Island has
weathered the year in better shape
than a majority of the cities in the
middle west. During the last month
conditions have improved wonderfully
and commercial men and manufactur-
ers look for 1915 to be one of the busi-
est Rock Island has known.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-31
Hospitable ANYWAY.

When Jones called on the Browns
with an important message last night
he had no umbrella. 1t was raining
pitchforks, and he was soaked to the
skin. Mrs. Brown was sympathetic
and hospitable.
II couldn't dream of letting you go
away like thati'' she cried. You
must come in and get dry and have
some supper
Never" demurred Jones. 81 am
soaked through and couldn't get dry.
And l couldn't sit down at your table
in these clothes"
But Mr.. Brown will lend you a
suit"
Wouldn't do. I'm twice as big as
Brown"
well. he'll lend you two suits. He
has a-plenty-come in!"-New orA
Globe.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-31

tables. and all utensils necessary to
handle a large gathering. Everything
| in the kitchen is of the latest sanitary
! type battery of steam boilers in
! the rear will furnish heat for both the
old and new buildings. and the heating
plant in the present church will be
torn out.
| Assembly Room Seats $50.
On the second and main floor is the
assembly room with a seating capaci-
| ty of $50, with the primary class rooms
il the rear separated by a solid parti-
ton. The large assembly room can be
sLbdivided into class rooms by rolling
and aiding partitions to carry out the
iGea of a modern Sunday school. Each
class room is fitted with blackboards
and other equipment.
The third, which is the balcony
floor, is arranged for a series of class
rooms, which are also separated by
rolling partitions. The organized
classes have two separate rooms in
the rear OF this floor.
When partitions are removed the
second and third floors form an ideal
auditorium flor lecture and other pur-
poses, with a seating capacity of at
least SEQ. One of the rooms on the
third floor was built TO conform to the
city ordinance on moving picture
rooms and will be fitted with motion
picture machine. The films will be
shown mostly for educational pur
poses. The basement under the pres
ent Sunday school. which has been
ued by the Trimary class. will be fit
ted up as first class gymnasium, and
classes organized among the members /,
for light gymnasium work. The new |
structure when completed will have 32 !
separate class rooms.
The building will cost S33, ,0O0 The !
plans were drawn by Olaf Cervin asd 1
J. C. Woodbury. is the general con-
tractor.
Planned for Two Years.
The various committees worked for
this improvement, which was made
necessary by the large increase in
m bership for the last two years,
and thres different plans were consid-
cred in that time. The financial and
building committees instructed the
board of trustees to act and the con-
tract wasJlet last spring. The finan-
cial committee is composed of Will
liam Jackson, F. K. Rhoads and C. l..
Walker. The building committee is
composed of F. o. VanGalder. H. ].
Olmsted. J. T. Noftsker. n. G. Griffiths
md William E Bailey. Rev. T. E.
Newland. former pastor, was chair
nan of both committees.
Although the building is erected pri-
narily for Sunday school purposes it
will be used for the social work of the
church also, and the present church
will be used only as a house of wor-
ship.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-31
FACTORIES GOING
MOST OF SEASON
Depression Felt Less Keenly in
Rock Island Than Else
where.
FREIGHT OFF 25 PER CENT
Industries Show Marked Revival Near
Close of the Year and Out
look Is Bright.

In spite OF the business depression
which has prevailed, Rock Island has
experienced a fairly prosperous year,
and industrial conditions in this city.
will compare fayorably with those in
any city in the middle west. In fact,
Rock Island Will make a better show
ing than the majority.
Freight tonnage handled at the To-
cal offices Of three railroads was only
20 per cent behind that of last season,
while in cities which depend TO a larg-
er extent on manufacturing the figures
in freight tonnage handled for the
year will be cut in half Although less
tonnage has been handled here. goods
have been sent in small quantities Of
tener and for longer distances this
year. bringing he freight receipts
practically up to those of last year.
1,5oo Employed.
In seven OF the larger factories of
this city. more than 1,5OO men have
been employed. on an average. all
the year. this figure being
probably 25 per cent below that of
1913. The output has fallen in proper
ion. Two factories reported that their
Dutput this year was equal TO that of
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-31
DR.. EDGAR BLAKE
WILL Be SPEAKER
State officer to Help Dedicate
First Methodist Sunday
School.
CEREMONIES IN JANUARY
Building One of the Notable Church
Improvements Made Here
During the Year.

| Preparations are being snade for the
j dedication of the new Sunday school
building of the First Methodist church.
/ and an elaborate program is being ar
ranged \ committee composed OF
I DR.. o. T. Dwinell, II. ]. Olmsted and
Edwin Dice is in charge of the ar
rangements. DR.. Edgar Blake of Chi
cago, corresponding secretary of the
Methodist Sunday schools of the state,
has been secured to deliver the main
address, and the committee is now in
communication with other high state
officers of the church to come TO Rock
Island for the opening. This district
of which Rock Island is the head, will
be well represented.
Although some of the rooms have
been used for Sunday school classes
for tieveral weeks, it is hardly proba-
BILE that the building will be ready for
occupation before Jan. II. and the
committee is planning to hold the ded-
icatiOn either on that date or Janu-
airy 81.
Is South of Church.
The new Sunday school structure is
one of the most completes in the state.
The building is located just south OF
the present church at Nineteenth
street and Fifth avenue, and is entire
ly separate, being connected with the
church edifice by two wide passage
ways. The parsonage, which was To-
Gated south of the church, was moved
to lot purchased just west of the |
church facing Fifth avenue.
The dimensions of the new building |
are 110x56 feet, with the entrance !
facing Nineteenth street. The struc- |
ture is three stories. with BEDFORD |
stone front, and the rear and sides
II gray brick. The stone runs back 20
'eet from the front on the sides. The
irst floor plan is arranged for banquet
room. so by 81 feet, with a seating ca
'acity of 45O,at the tables.
An up-to-date kitchen is installed on
he first floor. with gas stoves, steam
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22

club has made a big success, combining
play with the raising Of vegetables and
truck by neighborhood families. The
Good Fellowship gardens are conduct
ed along similar lines by the Woman's
club.
Probably the most novel Fairgrounds
in the country are those at the Penn
street reservoirs. which are maintain
ed by the Reading water board. These
are Immediately adjacent to the city
park. The feature here is the fact
that the Fairgrounds are actually over
two Of the city's largest reservoirs.
which are rooted with concrete. This
provides two skating Kinks for roller
skating in summer and ice skating In
winter, when the roofs are flooded ~
allowed to freeze. In addition to the
sports at the park Kinks. there is a
regular curriculum of teaching in bas-
ket making. raffla work and other
lines, as at all the other Fairgrounds.
by a star Ut experts. Folk dancing
on the green is also enjoyed. i
For next season the Fairgrounds as
ISOLATION has planned more extensive
~ than ever. To this end it has EN-
gagged Professor A. A. Harwick. physf-
cal instructor of the Reading public
school system. to take charge as super
visor. Ten thousand children share the
benefits Of Readings Fairgrounds ev-
cry year.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
Preserving Cut Flowers.

Preserving Cut Flowers. :
When sending flowers to a town
friend always cut them in, the early
morning and select those just on the
verge of blooming.
Next carefully line a box with blue
tissue paper and with a layer of cot
ton-wool which has been we'll saturat-
ed with water. .s.
Pull it loose and fluffy before putting
in the box. Fit the flowers In sing'y.
reversing the position of each layer.
and cover the stalks with damp tissue
paper.
Pack flowers rather tightly and cover
finally with a thin damp layer of wool.
Then your gift will arrive fresh.
On arrival place all the flowers loose
~ in a pail Of rainwater and stand it
in the dark for some time.
Snip the stalk ends. fill your vases
with water. adding a small pinch OF
carbonate of soda. and the flowers will
last for a week or ten days.
Wilted flowers can be, revived BY
plunging the ends in hot water for q
minute. This is a suggestion we'll
worth remembering.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
workar. For Mankind.

Workoro FOR
Birds live to eat. 1t is lucky for men
they do. Some years ago a French sci
enlist told the world that II all the
birds should suddenly die man would
have only a year'stlife left TO him and
proved his point to the satisfaction Of,
other scientists.
How much does a bird eat? Take
the robin as an example. 1t eats at
certain seasons Of the year about dou-
BILE its weight in insects and worms
every day. The insects eat crops.
The birds dinner hour begins at sun
rise and ends an hour after sunset
Any legislation looking to the shorten
ing OF its hours Of labor. which. are
coincident with its hours Of eating.
would bring famine. All the song
birds and all the silent birds give their
service to man, and they ask no pay
for it except to be let alone.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
HOUSES AT COST FOR POOR.
Detroit Women Plan Sanitary Resi-
deness ut Nominal Rentals.

Detroit's poor will have an opportu-
nifty Of renting sanitary cottages at q
nominal figure II the plans of the
Twentieth Century club. an organiza-
ton Of prominent Detroit women, are
successfully completed. .
The cue for this work was taken from
Mrs. Mary Mannering Wadsw0rth. ex-
actress. who, since her residence at
Crosse Pointe. has built a number OF
simple cottages for the occupancy OF
working people and who demonstrated
that this enterprise could be made. q
success. Making money is not the pur-
pose of, either Mrs. Wadsworth or the
Twentieth Century club. The occupants
OF the cottages are to pay on the basis
Of cost
The cottages will be built Of cement.
containing four and six rooms and
costing about 5000 each.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
Cookery
Notes
FishsFer Lent.

With the advent OF Lent the house-
wife again faced the problem Of how
best to incorporate hsh into the family
diet. II she approaches the subject
open mindedly she will find that its ID
vantages : surprisingly numerous:
1.-THE equal Of beef as a source Of en-
ergy in the diet."as 4 government food
expert puts 1t, 1t costs about half as
much, furnishes variety and has q par
tcular advantage in that It Is possible
to purchase practically the exact
amount required for q, single meal.
Every housekeeper knows that In or
der to have a good juicy roast she
must niue times out Of ten buy a lar
ger one than she really needs and that
the only steak worthy Of a place on
her table is a thick cut having a heart
rending amount Of waste. Finally fish
ls a invaluable meat substitute for
sufferers from rheumatism, neuralgia
and other uric acid complaints.
1t is too bad to have to confess 1t, but
the abuse of. the frying pan has proba-
bly, done more to bring fish into disfa-
vor than any one cause. Perhaps the
reformers will in time get around to a
down with the frying pan" slogan,
and a lessening of the amount Of our
national disease. dyspepsia. will result.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
FAIRGROUNDS
IN READ|Ne,PA l.
Good Models For Other CON-
munitIes
STARTED TEN YEARS AGO.

Ten Thousand Children Enjoy the
Benefits Of Thsss Institutions Every
Ysar-sems Of the Fairgrounds Are
Constructed Over Reservoirs.
Readings system Of Fairgrounds.
from a small beginning. has grown
into one Of the most comprehensive
and elaborate In the state Of Pennsyl-
vania and become q model for other
cities to follow. with the result that
many delegations have visited Read
ing from elsewhere to get pointers on
the subject.
The first playground was started ten
years ago by the Olivet Presbyterian
church in a vacant lot at the rear of
the church edifice. Subsequently the
civic division Of the Woman's club
took up the cause, and finally the Read
ing Fairgrounds association was
evolved.
The association now receives annual
and city appropriations from the
school board and city government for
maintenance and equipment. and the
half dozen grounds are fitted up with
various devices for both rational rec
reation and useful occupation.
Two large plots Of the Reading Iron
c0mpany's land are occupied by play
grounds. On one Of them are the
Olivet gardens. which the Olivet Boys
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
FOR The CHILDREN
Benny's Donkey.

A man named Benny lost bis donkey;
He wept bitterly, and a fairy appeared
to ask IL she could In any way comfort
him. Hearing the story Of the loss.
she told Benny that she would have
several animals pass before him and
he could choose his own from among
them. Benny was naturally greatly
pleased with the offer. B,
The procession OF beasts began Fifss
came a handsome horse, strong, sound
and beautiful Benny shook BID head,
though the wish sprang In lii heart
that his beast were as valuable ~ the
one before him. Next came an Ara
bian thoroughbred. a superb creature
Again Benny shook his head. Then
followed a hunting horse. next q Rus
sian trotter. A Shetland pony pranced
behind his, heels. and a great draft
horse came next his stately tread
showing his strength and power. East
Of all came a donkey. And such q poor.
miserable donkey he looked in the, aris-,
tocratic company Of the others! Benny
was tempted to claim one Of the; others
as his own, but affection for the beast
overcame his desire. He seized his
donkey and patted his head so afec-E
tionately. that the fairy knew he was q
good master. To reward him for his
honesty and fidelity she made him q
present Of all the others, and Benny
no longer was poor. ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
Tuekjna q Laos Blouse.

Instead Of putting machipe stitched
plaits or tucks In a lace blouse or one
Of very fine material. catch the tucks
down with French Knots.
These can be. worked In any shade
you desire or can be white or the color
that matches the blouse.
Net and lace are sure to shrink when
washed. causing the machine stitching
to pucker or break when the garment
is ironed or pulled into shape. In any
case the French knots make q very at
tractive trimming.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
IN pieae,s Civic Center.

San Diego, CAL. is to have q civic
center. and the Business Mems and
Civic associations are determined TO
make It a model Of its kind. The idea
OF locating It so that the courthouse
win be on the north. the park in tho
center and the city hall On the south.
With the enlarged San Diego hotel on.
the west and the chamber Of com.
.merce building on the east Of the park.
ms aroused the admiration and en-
sthusiasm Of ALL
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
coouules Of Fish,

Free a pint Of cold boiled fish. from
skin and bones and break into small.
pieces with a silver fork. Put the
shredded fish into a saucepan with half
a cupful Of boiling water. u tablespoon
full Of thick cream. q %teasp0onful Of
butter rolled In -four and salt and pep
per to taste. Stir over the fire until
the mixture is thoroughly heated, then
Gil shells with ramekins. cover with,
crumbs and bits Of butter and set in.
the oven until nicely Drowned.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
IWhit.Feauee.

To make white sauce 1or ish5 cream
q tablespoonful Of butter and ,6our IN
TIT perfectly smooth add one pint Of
sweet milk. season TO- taste andsleti t
boil mp once. Strain through sine
sieve II not perfectly smooth.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
Whom BAKING Fish.

Fish may be baked-incidentally
sending less odor through the house
than when cooked in any other way
broiled and boiled, and an astonishing
number Of palatable and tempting
dishes may even be prepared from the
occasional leftovers of q fish dinner.
II the objection to boiling is that no
special fish kettle Is owned one may be
Improvised By the use Of a perforated
pie plate as a drainer. Again. If the
only variety Of fish available is consid-
cred too tender to boil. strips Of clean
c%heesecloth or old muslin may be
bound around it to prevent its break
ing into unsightly pieces.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
Fish with Mashed Potato.

Butter a baking dish. Line the bot
tom and sides thickly with well sea
soned mashed potato. preferably beat
en- light with an egg. To fake fish
add half It's quantity. Of breadcrumbs
and enough white sauce to. make It
quite moist and beat well. Season
highly. Fill the space left In the potato
with this mixture and bake In a hot
oven. Fold a napkin neatly around,
the baking dish and serve.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
whsn the Thread srsaks.

IL the thread breaks when sewing
upon heavy linen rub the back Of the
cloth, with white SOAP and you will
hive no more dimculty.
Keep In mind while working with
coloredt silks not to dampenaths ends Of
the threads IN your mouth before try
ing to thread the needle. The silks are
colored with poisonous matter. and
quite. often persons aveasu6ered In
.teIseiy from poison contracted 81 this
manner. Dali,ppen the inger tips and
twlist the thread: sssa
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
ON EASTER

Easter morning without its tribute
of fancy eggs-eggs with colored shells
or candy eggs such as are to be had in
the shops-is to the average child like
Christmas with Santa Claus left out.
While the colored eggs may be pur-
chased, it is more interesting to pre-
pare them at home. Then the careful
mother will be able to assure herself
that perfectly harmless dyes are used.
Children have a way of putting the
eggs in their mouths. and unless vege-
table dyes have. been used in coloring
the shells the practice is n to be
discouraged. Onion skins. beet juice,
spinach and saffron will stain the
shells of eggs A pinch of alum put
into the water in which they are boiled
with the dyes will help to set the
colors.
When preparing the eggs for dyeing
wash the shells we'll; tint some water
with any coloring desired, such as
carmine. saffron and shades of vege-
table green. The lowly blue bag is also
not to be despised. nor yet such homely
dyes as coffee. tea. chocolate and the
shades obtained by boiling onion skins
for yellow tints. and for green such
vegetables as spinach and tops Of
leeks.
Boil the eggs ten minutes in the dye
and leave them in 1t for fifteen min
utes after boiling, unless you are salts
fed with the depth of the color. after
which dry them and rub them well
with a piece Of paper dipped in salad
oil and then with a soft cloth in order
to polish them.
This is fascinating work. and chill
dren are delighted to find their names
or some inscription in white on q
dyed egg. 1t is done in this way: Be
fore boiling the eggs write on them
any date. name. ETC., desired, using a
piece Of suet cut to a point. or, what
answers as well. a fine wax taper.
Some people use the pointed end Of a
candle. Where the shell has been
creased it will not take the dye and
the designs will stand out in white.
Another way is to paint on the name,
and so forth. with silver, gold OF other
paint when the egg is cold. Instead Of
coloring the eggs. clever pencil sketches
may be made and are very effective
done on the undyed shells. The boiling
does not take OF the pencil marks at
ALL: After boiling and cooling paint on
the eggs aartistically any seasonable
flower, quaint figure or a landscape.
At one. time. especially in Russia.
gold and silver eggs were in vogue, the
eggs being boiled. then painted with
gold or silver paint or rubbed over
with gold or silver leaf. So treated
they are simple and pretty. -.
One Of the prettiest ways to present
Easter eggs is to lay them in snug
nests made in Cat strawberry baskets.
initiating nature as closely as possible.
Even more fascinating still is the Ger
man fashion of hiding the eggs in the
garden for the c%hildren~to find. The
pleasurable excitement of hunting for
and then finding some gloriously col
ored egg nesting in the bed Of cro-
cuses. snowdrops. daffodils or under a
big clump Of violets.is q Joy not soon
forgotten.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22

T1l CurfaiIinoo.
l.-Trply curtail a hundred years
and get a penny.
2.-Triply curtail to make an offer Of
marriage and get a support.
3.-Trply curtail that which a par
ent has over his children and get .
writer Of books.
4-Doubly curtail the name Of .
holy day and get one Of the four points
Of the compass. AZ
Answers. Century; 2. PROPOSE; 8,
authority: 4. Easter.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
Fish Rissolss.

Prepare these as follows: To a plate
of cold fish add one-third as much
breadcrumbs, one finely minced boiled
onion. the: yolks of two eggs and one
tablespoonful Of butter. Season to
taste.
Make q rich pun paste and cut it
into two-inch squares. Place a table
spoonful of the fish mixture on each
square and fold over with the pastry.
Wet the edges with we'll beaten egg
and fry the triangles in boiling fat.
Garnish with pastry and slices Of
lemon. t.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-05-22
Fish Economy,

A number Of economical recipes for
made dishes are furnished. and in any
one Of them the humble Goldfish, which
is always to be had. may be satisfac-
torily substituted for cold cooked fish.
1t will be noticed that the Ingredients
of these dishes are very similar and
that a white sauce is frequently neces-
sary for their success. Lemon and
parsley add to both flavor and appear
nee of any fish dish. and among the
many condiments that may be occa-
sionally used for the sake of variety
are cayenne and paprika, Chill and
Worcestershire auces. sweet herbs
and-in discreet quantities-onion juice.
tarragQn vinegar and crushed Glove.
Appetizing sauces which may be ap-
propriately served with fish are tar
tare. anchovy, bechamel, piquant, caper
and tomato.