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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

just as they were slipping away to
shelter, Susy spied some children on
the beach. Look. Jimmy. they don't
know the storm is coming. can't we
tell them some way? Pm sure they
ought to go home"
Let's blow some sand in their
faces" said Jimmy. that will make
them run" So both the breezes blew
sand around in tiny whirlpools till the
children were glad to run for home.
There that's done" said Jimmy. as
the last child scampered awav from the
beach, and now we must hide"
on they blew 10 the shelter OF the
bushes. And they reached there lust
as fierce storm broke.
Tomoyvozr-The Crooked Smflozpe,.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
What the Public Wants

IT'S hard TO tell just what the pub
lie wants these days" said the thea
tire manager. with a sigh.
1T hasn't struck me that way" re
piled the treasurer. 1T seems pain
fully easy 10 me. In nine cases out OF
ten it wants its money back."-Ney
York World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
Bed Time Tales
Jimmy South Breeze SaUeS the Children
By Clara Ingram Judson.

mo. I wouldn't" said Jimmy. and
he stopped his play long enough to look
at the sky. Don't you see that storm
coming in the northeast? l mean TO
go back to the park and hide. We can
play here some other day"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
CANNING AND PRESERVING.

Grape Juice-Measure three pints
grapes after they are washed and
stemmed and drop them into gal
Ion jug Zone of the small baskets
makes more than enough). Let four
cups granulated sugar and one pint
water come to boiling point, making
syrup and pour grapes in jug.
Then fill jug with boiling water and
seal well around and over the cork.
Let stand three months. This only
takes about an hour to make and is
the most simple way / have ever
heard. You have a gallon of the most
delicious grape juice. The color, too,
is beautiful and very clear, the grapes
remaining at the bottom of the jug
when the juice is poured out for drink
ing.
Chowchow-One gallon green to-
matoes, three sweet peppers, two
large onions; chop all together real
fine and add one tablespoon salt
Drain all night Tor all day., add three
pints vinegar, four tablespoons sugar,
one teaspoon ginger. one teaspoon Gin
namon. This makes three quarts.
Shirley Sauce-One-half peck ripe
tomatoes, peeled and chopped fine:
four green peppers, chopped fine; if
desired. four onions. Mix and add
six tablespoons sugar, two table
spoons ground cloves, little cay
enne and one pint vinegar; boil slow
ly until thick enough to bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
SOCIAL EVENTS

ton" by Mrs. F. S. Bennett. Mrs.
Wells has devoted much time and
study in the preparation OF her talks
and holds the interest of her audience
throughout the afternoon. Her themes
tomorrow will be "Christs Laws or
Investment" 1.-The Emergence OF In
diyiduality,' The Indians Present
day Problems and Progress Meetings
begin at 2:30 o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
SEW FOB FALL SALE.

4 large number of the members of
the Forward society of Grace Luther
an church attended the meeting held
last evening in the home of Miss Ell
sic Hohenstein. 925 Twenty-second
street Material was distributed with
which to make articles for the fall
sale and the evening was devoted to
sewing. A social time was enjoyed and
a nice lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
MRS. WELLS GIVES LECTURES.

WHo' WEES OTNCO IEO ONGS'
The first study meeting of a series
that is being given this week on mis-
sion topics was conducted yesterday
by Mrs. d. B. Wells of Chicago, speak
ing before the members of the Mis-
sionary Social union at Broadway
Presbyterian church. Mrs. Wells be-
gan her lectures with bible study
lesson on the general theme of the
making and investment of personality.
She then took up in order the study
OF Mrs. B. F. Labaree's book, ''The
Child in the Midst" and "fn Red Mans
Land" by Francis E. Leupp and Mis-
sionary Women and the Social CUES
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
THE TARl 2

Nut Omelet With Caramel Sauce
Separate three eggs, putting yolks
in a bowl and whites on a platter
add to each a little salt. Beat whites
until stiff and dry. Beat yolks vel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
MISS FAYE HANNA is HOSTESS.

Miss Faye Hanna entertained com
pany of 80 of her schoolmates last
evening at her home, 1920 Twenty
second street. Progressive hearts were
played and prizes were won by Miss
Elizabeth Bryan, Miss Marian Atkin-
son and Bert Metcalf. Original portraits
of each of the guests were drawn and
created much merriment. A delicious
luncheon was served in courses be-
fore the close of a very pleasant even
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
DAVENPORT CLUB FIRST SESSION.

ONNe OIO6 FlhS SCSoiON'
The first meeting OF the fall OF the
Davenport Woman's club was held yes
terday in the Commercial club. this be-
ing also the first time that the society
has met in the club rooms. sessions
heretofore being held in the Outing
club. The address of the afternoon
was given by Edward ]. Ward, head OF
the department of civics and social
questions in the University of Wiscon-
sin, who spoke on the subject. 1.-The
Discovery of America in the School
House" Mr.. Wards address was a
plea for the establishment of social
centers in the school houses of the
country. He pointed out the best meth
DDS for interesting the people of the
community in social service and ad-
vocated the establishment of play
grounds not only for children but for
men and women as well. Business
matters of the club were disposed OF
and a social half hour followed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

All he news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13

the choir of the Fifteenth Avenue
Christian church was entertained at
the home OF Rev. and Mrs. c. l.. Stauf-
fer. 1918 Thirty-first street, is of the
members attending. AT n short bust
ness session a committee from the So
ciety was appointed to visit the 9th
er societies OF the church two Sun
days in a month TO get suggestions
and ideas for carrying on the work in
the society. \ pleasant social time was
passed and the hostess served a nice
lunch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-13
MRs. oUINLAN Hostess SOCIETY

Mrs. J. w. Quinlan entertained the
Ladies' Sewing society of Bethany
home, yesterday afternoon at her
home, 1917 Fourth avenue. at the reg
ular monthly meeting The ladies
spent the afternoon tying tags for tag
day, enjoying the afternoon as they
worked. A delightful luncheon was
served at the close Of the day. Mrs. w.
S. Parks will entertain the society at
fits next meeting, Nov. 9.
ENDEAVoR SOCIETY IN MEETING
The Christian Endeavor society and
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19

Along the line of preparing for the
great potato crop of the coming sea-
son, and following the plan of ANAL
gamation as agreed upon a few days
ago between the Farmers Society Of
Equity and the Southern Idaho Pro-
ducers association, the latter concern
will engage extensively in the ware
house business throughout the potato
districts.
The Tribune is informed that the
Producers Association plans to con-
struct forty warehouses and storage
bins in VARIOUS sections of the potato
area in the district under it's jurisdic-
ton, and that work on these store
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
TWO NDEPEN- i /
DENT DISTRICTS

Quite a number d the citizens Of
Shelley appeared before the county
commissioner last Monday asking
that their schoo0l district, No. 20.
be made an independent one. Their
request was granted.
Action on the petition Of the peo-
pie OF Aberdeen, which Is now in
District No. So, to give them IN
independent district, was postponed
until Tuesday, February oath, when
the board will again meet in special
session, and win undoubtedly create
another independent district.
The people of Aberdeen have ah
ready voted bonds for . new school
house, and It is the intention Of the
people Of Shelley to vote bonds for
the erection of modern school
building in the near future ~n.. n
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
THEFT OF CONFlS-
GATED LIQUOR

called his attention to the theft, which
vas very evidently the act Of some
familiar and foolish person.
The county's liquor room is so sit.
uated that it can be entered from
the rear without attracting the at
tsntion Of the deputy sheriff, who
sleeps upstairs, or even the prison
sts in the basement. It is only q
crude storeroom for the contraband
goods until they are destroyed by
the sheriff. who never thought that
they would ever be molested.
The officers seem to have no reli-
alba clew to the thief who dared to
- the county's booze locker, and It
= thought that the whiskey has dis
appeared from town. ~ no evidence
a its presence has been discovered
- yet. u
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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19

Sheriff Jones' stock Of confiscated
booze was considerably decreased last
Saturday night or Sunday morning BY
some unknown miscreant who gained
admission to his storehouse Of liquid
refreshments by cutting the door
staple with a pair Of nippers, and
carrying away q 10-gallon key OF
whiskey and several suit caseS q
bottled goods. The liquor seised BY
the sheriff is kept in q snall apart.
ment constructed under the rear
steps to the courthouse, and was
not at all burglar proof, - 1t WIS
thought to be the last place for .
burglar to visit. .s,
, Deputy Sheriff. Fackrell vas II.
fSfmed Of the theft about 7 O'Clock
Sunday morning, when jail trusty.
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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
POOLED FOR HAND
LING POTATOES

: That it is the intention Of the Farm
ers'- Society Of Equity, composed Of
the prosperous farmers of the vari-
GUS agricultural sections of Idaho, ia
engage in extensive operations dur.
Ing the coming summer was manifest
ed in the interest displayed in the
sessions held during the annual meet
ing Of the Society, the second meet
ing Of which occurred at Pocatello
last Saturday.
Plans were generally gone over for
the establishment. not only Of heavy
warehouse propositions and wholesale
distribution, but the housing and
storage Of wheat and other crops Of
interest. A few weeks. ago ground
was secured by the Equity people for
the building Of = warehouse Of good
proportions. and this 10 to include OF.
flee rooms and other quarters, and It
will be necessary within very short
time to commence active operations
In the construction Tine inasmuch ~
the shipments Of machinery are due
to arrive within the next week or ten
days, and the Society will handle ma
chinery end farm implements Of all
kinds. socks, twine and other essen
tiah Of the farm, these products to
be sold directly 10 the farmer. plus
= good margin for operating ex-
The mail order houses Of the east
were in effect turned down at the ses.
sion Of last Saturday when practi.
cally two hundred farmers assembled
for the purpose Of discussing the trade
agencies Of benefit to the organiza-
ton, and 1t was not apparent that the
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19

Mrs. Matte M. Christensen, mo-
ther of County Surveyor A. E. Chris
tensen and County Commissioner
James Christensen, died very sud
denly at her home in Smithfield, Utah
February 4th, 1914. She had been
ailing for some time, and had been
confined to her bed for about week.
After eating dinner on the day OF
her death she returned to her bed,
and died soon after medical aid had
been summoned.
The deceased was born in Skoda,
Denmark, August 81, 1888. She i'm
migrated to Utah with her parents,
Rasmus and Marien Mortensen. in the
year 1861. She was married while
crossing the plains at Florence by
Apostle Erastus Snow. July 11th, 1861,
to c. A. Christensen, who preceded
her to the great beyond six years ago.
Continuing their journey they ar
rived in Salt Lake, September 23rd,
1861.
After living some years al Moroni,
Provo, Fountain Green, Utah, and
Idaho, they moved to Smithfield, Utah,
September 25th, 1898.
The deceased was the mother OF
eleven children, six of whom sur
vive her: A. E. Christensen Mary
s. Jorgensen, Martha Anderson,
James Christensen, Louis P. Chris
tensen, and Laura Gyllenskog. rhir-
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
LETTER FROM PRESI-
DENT JAS. DUCKWORTH

after 6 p. m. we came to q stretch Of
roadbed that was very rough and sew.
eral Of our passengers suffered from
"sea-sickness" and gave way to that
generous feeling that prompts the
seafarer to surrender all he has to
the fishes with most spontaneous
and unprecedented generosity. Ir this
case it would be the chipmonks and
rabbits that would be the bencfic-
iaries instead Of the fishes. At last,
however. all troubles were forgotten
and al peacefully shmbered.
On the morrow, the same desert
met our eyes but minus all the
snow. for now we were out Of the
SNOW belt ,aad ssreedins stlpialy4s, TO.
wards San Bernardino. Before We
reached this place. however, We bade
goodbye to the desert and -glmpses
Of green vegetation greeted our eyes.
Arriving At San Bernardino, however,
q veritable paradise met our view and
during the short stay made here the
platform was lined with the passen-
gqrs who had left the train to se-
cure q closer view Of the lovely palm
trees and flowers that had indicated
the semi-tropical climate that pre-
walls here. Exclamations Of rapture
were heard on every hand and one
instinceively felt tempted to end
his journey here and let we'll enough
alone. But this was not to be and
soon we were speeding on our way
once more. From here to Los Ange-
les was a dream all the way. much
Of the way being lined with ogange
groves on both sides of the track.
At this season Of the year. the trees
were at their best and the picture of
them loaded with their ripe, luscious
fruit among the green leaves was
one Of the most beautiful sights ]
ever saw. All we could feast was
our eyes but we certainly feasted
them to the uttermost free Of charge.
BY the way, think that the pic
ture Of an orange tree when the
fruit is ripe and full is the most
beautiful picture Of a fruit tree that
I have ever seen. Orange trees grew
everywhere. on the lawn. in the
backyard. in fact, 1t seemed as tho
there was no place where they would
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19

institution mentioned were Of much
value to the farmer, along any given
line of operation.
The discussions of the day were
largely taken up with freight tariffs
and similar matters of direct interest
to the farmer.
Combine on Market
One Of the things accomplished al
Saturdays session was the accom-
phshment OF fusion between the
Farmers Society Of Equity and the
Southern Idaho Producers Associa-
ton, which. organizations have been
competitors during the past season
in tho matter Of taking care Of the.
potato market. The Equity people
were represented by O. y Scott, Mr..
Hollingrcn, Chas. DeCamp and Mr..
Edwards, while the Producers Asso-
citation was represented by ]. U. Nc
Pherson, L. A. Snyder. H. X. Wiley
and s. J. Donaldson.
Following discussion . resolution
prevailed that the two organizations
pool on the following basis:
THAT each local Of tho FarmenDy
Society Of Equity engaged actively h.
the shipping of potatoes eject two .ef.'
its members to meet Win two nen-
bers from each accredited local OF the
Southern Idaho Producers Association
In q general convention for the pur-
pose Of establishing pack and grado
of potatoes for shipment, the elec-
tion Of officers. managers. and the
of selling agencies and
all such other business as may be
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
Forty Warehouses Are
Planned For Next Crop
PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION WILL PREPARE TO
TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS MORE ExTEN
svE BASIS THAN BEFORE CONTEMPLATED.

houses is to commence at an carly
date
The past year proved one of inter-
est to the potato growers, and 1t was
readily seen that through co-opcra-
ton and pooling that regular price
can be maintained throughout the sea.
son, and with proper loading and
shipping facilities this system can be
greatlyy advanced.
The two committees from the
Equity and Producers organizations
will meet in Pocatello next Monday
for the purpose of perfecting the
plans and entering into a contract for
the pooling of the crop.-Pocatello Tri'
bune.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
HER OWN REcocNizANce ONLY

Mrs. L. P. Batway, who was last
week bound over to appear In the
district court on a charge Of practic-
ing medicine illegally, was not asked
to give bond for her appearance. as
stated in this paper last week. Judge
Jensen considered her word as good
as a bond, and required no more Sc
curity for her appearance at the
proper time.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
MORE POISON

The county commissioners have
ordered 500 more ounces Of strych-
nine to help the farmers in the south
ern end of the county kill off the
destructive jack rabbits. Government
exports Jackson and Silvers will do
the poisoning, half of their expense
to be paid by the county, and half
by the farmers using the poison.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
From President Duckworth :. head
Ocean Park, California,
Feb. 8, 1914.
Editor Optimist,
Blackfoot, Idaho.

Dear SIR
A word from this cline and our
journey to whom It may be Of interest
We left Blackfoot, the city Of op-
portunity, on Saturday, January slst.
From there to Salt Lake was thru
. country with which all Of your
readers are more or less familiar.
Leaving Salt, Lake City at about
10 O'Clock q. m. we travelled west
ward and around the point Of the
mountain and thence soufhward thru
Toosae Valley. This was the first
time had seen this country for
many. many years and ~ we glided
smoothly over the steel rails I
could not help thinking Of the, time
when Mr.. Peter G. Johnston and l
used to tramp over the same country
following shAep In the days when
We were herding for about 5000
pa month. Every inch Of the ground
thru Tooele county was more Or
less familiar to us and as we glanced
At the many familiar landmarks
could not help thinking of the many
changes that had taken place in our
lives since We followed those old
sheep trails.
After We left Tooele County the
entire country IL practically q desert
but as this was our first visit to most
Of it, it held more Or less interest for
Us The day was ideal for this time
of the year but l imagine the same
trip would be somewhat trying in
the summer season and for the lat
ter season I would not recommend the
trip. While the weather overhead,
however. was delightful there was
sufficient SNOW on the ground to
make the riding more or less enjoy
able.
Attached to the rear end Of the
train was an observation car and as
we journeyed southward towards the
Nevada line the snow became scarcer
and it was possible to remain on the
platform of the observation car for,
perhaps, half an hour at time with
out suffering from the cold. Shortly
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19

The Blackfoot Mercantile Co. this
week installed two individual cash
registers. Although the two machines
represent an investment of almost
$1,000, Manager Davis says they are
valuable assets to the business.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
DEATH OF
Tn0S. G. RICH

Thos. G. Rich died suddenly at his
home in st. Charles last Tuesday
night. Death WAS caused from hcm-
.0srhage Of the brain. Deceased was
born in St. Charles IS years ago, and
resided in the county all his life. with
the exception Of the time spent on .
mission.
He is survived by widow and two
little daughters. who have the Deep
est sympathy Of the entire commun-
Examiner.
Deceased was a nephew Of 8. J..
and H. c. G. Rich.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19
DEATH OF NOBLE WOMAN

ty-three grandchildren and two great
grandchildren, together with a host
of friends and other relatives also
mourn her loss.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1914-02-19

Leslie Just, son of James Just, 'of
Presto, and one Of our High School
pupils, who has been home for the
past week with an attack Of tonsilitis,
returned to his studies last Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
SATURDAYS WIND
YNAS ONE NIIMMER

The wind bloweth where it isteth,
but frequently it lists pretty heavily.
During Saturday afternoon the breezes
and 2ephyrs began practicing and
when the sun departed the gentle air
began to cut up capers. From out
of the west came rushing volumes of
breeze travelling at rapid rate, car
ryirg clouds of dust and tribulation,
In the open country traffic was
bindercd, automobiles being compelled
to toot horns like a ship sirening in
q fog. The telephone wires just west
of FL Centre were blown down, car
rying poles with them, narrowly avert
ing a serious accident when an au-
tomobile collided with the wreck.
Sunday morning the turbulent wind
had Gained. The air was cool and
old Nature made every effort to re-
deem herself. 1t was real Imperial
Valley spring. Everything was fresh
and clear-eyed. The trees seemed to
breathe deeply of the pure ozone.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
MAINLY PERSONAL
ATTORNEY Galen Nichols Of Imperia

Attorney Galen Nichols OF Imperial
was apong the prominent arrivals to-
day.
J. H. Cunningham, one Of the lead
ing ranchers Of the Brawley district,
was here today.
Word comes from Iona Linda that
Mrs. F. A. Fleishman is improving
rapidly in health.
Frank Stanley, of the stanley-De
Blois Company, is laid up by illness
at his home in Brawley.
Supervisor ohm Boyce Of Calexico
was in the City this morning attend
ing to some business matters.
Joseph F. Seymour, Jr., has returned
to FL Centro after a several days
visit to San Diego and Los Angeles.
w. T. Wilson, one Of the prominent
attorneys of Brawley, was here this
morning attending court Mr.. Wilson
is counsel for the Cox family.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
CITY AND VALLEY

War Pictures-The L. & S. Theatre
has arranged to give four war pie,
lures each evening in connection vita
its program.
x y x
Young Couple Return-Miss Callie
Waller was married in Santa Ana,
Sunday, May 4, to r. L. Bowen and
after pleasant period on the coast
they have returned to FL Centro. Mr.
Bowen is one Of the popular young
men IN Dunaway's drug store and his
bride is one Of the best known young
ladies, with many friends here.
< X
Held for Forgery. e. Clark, aged
Imperial Valley press., 1914-05-11
Sales Specialist.

-
The great sale in the history Of I'M
porial Valley opened its doors Satur-
day to a tremendous crowd which
packed the Rumsey Store every mo-
ment of the. day ard at times the
stores doors had TO be closed to ac-
connoaate the throng inside, letting
them in few at a time so as not
TO overcrowd the buyers who had al
ready gained entrance. Mr. Almstead
is an expert in his line and has made
himself famous among the people all
over the West for his liberal man
ner n cutting the prices apd giving
the oubIic good values. His state
neat to the Press is that he wants
to uphold his reputation and is go
ing to continue to give the people of
the Imperial Valley better bargains
than ever and crowd the store every
day from morning till night during
he entire thirtean-day whirlwind sue
cess. The Alnstaad system eliminates
ali confusion and at the same time
the selling is done on rapid transit
lines. THE advertisements which have
in the Press for the past
several days have ATTRACTED wide at
tention and you can rest assured you
viii see something new every day
which will be OF interest.