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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19
DAY IN DA NEWPORT

Plant Charged With AduIteration.-
Charges. of violating the laws of the
federal government through the inter
state shipment OF adulterated foods
and also the state pure food statutes
of both Iowa and Illinois are reported
pending against the Amazon Vinegar
and Picking works of Davenport.
Thirty-five cases OF sweet pickles.
sweet relish and sweet mangoes, the
product of the Amazon company.
have been confiscated a: the Henry
Carts Sons wholesale grocery ware
house in Rock Island lby Federal IN
spector w. ID. Harris of Chicago and
A. r Lewis. illinois state food inspect
or The confiscated goods is charged
10 contain salicyIic acid. one of the
most powerful preservatives known.
and prohibited i'm foods by both the
United States government and state
laws.
Physicians Host 20 Doctor Cook
DR.. Cook. the Arctic explorer, now ap-
pearing at the Columbia theatre, was
entertained Thursday evening at din
ner at the New Kimball by members
OF the Scott County Medical society.
Some 80 physicians were present. DR..
Cook. who himself is a physician OF
the old school. gave an excellent talk
on The Practice of Medicine and OBJ
stetrics.'
A Christmas Dinner for AlI.-The
school children OF Davenport brought
their annual gift to the poor to the
schools yesterday, and il will be gath
cred and delivered to the Industrial
Relief society. II will help fill the 300
or more baskets. each containing a
fine family Christmas dinner. which
the society expects 10 send to that
many homes next Thursday. The
relief society. in appealing to citizens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19
Hawthorne School Leads

The school savings deposits collect
ed by the State bank OF Rock Island
Friday, Dec. IS. amounted TO s1SO.72.
Hawthorne was first. with over S12
more than any other school, but the
greatest increase in deposits was
made by Audubon. The latter school
mad deDosifS amounting To $3.50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

vorce has been fled by Louise kpus
zen against her husband, InomA.
Knutzen. The petitioner states 'H.,
they were married Sept. 8. 1889
Clinton, and lived together unli oeps
l of this year, when the delenos -
deserted. She also charges him WIZ
Drunkenness There are five caiioiea'
one of whom is a minor. The peu
toner asks for the custody oil the 90
and such other relief as the court niA'
deem advisable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

besides several garments for Miss Fej-
ervary.
Business Fails Under chanse.-For
20 years James Heating, hopelessly
crippled, ran a small store on North
Market street. He sold soft drinks,
peanuts. popcorn and the like. A few
months ago he was instructed by the
city officials TO remove it. He went
to Second ana Warren, and with his
physical handicap tried to continue
the business. But he did not pros
per" as he had in Northwest Daven-
port. There were fewer friends in
that section. They did not understand
him. He started going in debt, but he
struggled along for few months.
Then he gave it up. His health con-
tinued to fail Thursday he turned the
key to the place over to the sheriff.
requested that he tell his creditors and
went 10 the hospital. He had become
indebted to the extent of about $3.50
The stock would not pay for this, but
Jim" as he had been known to his
friends in the neighborhood OF Mercy
hospital, requested that they get as
much as possible out of the place. The
passing of Heating into his final re
tirement closes the active career OF
one of the most unique characters in
the city. He was known by all people
who had come to the hospital or those
in the neighborhood. Mr.. Heating will
probably spend the rest of his days
at the hospital because of his weak
ened condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

his unlimited success in his new
home.
Employment on Grading Ceases
Grading work opened up under the
auspices of the newly organized Dav-
export Employment company will be
suspended on Jan. /, according to a
statement made by Street Commits
sioner Bernard Mcmahon. The pro-
jects now under way will have been
completed by the first of the year. and
no new work will be attempted, due
to the cold wave which has Seriously
handicapped the men thus far. Mr..
Mcmahon states there is now a foot
OF frost in the ground and the only
way to continue grading would be
through the use of dynamite. In an
effort to wind up present operations
cards were yesterday sent out to 100
applicants, notifying them to report
for duty Monday morning.
Falls on lce.-Mrs. Arthur Barker,
residing at 903 West Fourth street,
stepped out into the yard to get pail
of water. She slipped and fell on the
icy sidewalk and her right ankle was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

Will Operate to Restore Use Limp
Drs. Bendixen and Neufeld are prepar-
ing TO graft from eight TO ten inches
of skin on the right limb of Louis
Sturm of 1926 West Sixth street. The
operation will be performed at Mercy
hospital. TO which the patient was
removed three days ago. Sturm met
with an accident last February while
coasting on Gaines street. Since the
accident he has been unable to walk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

Licensed to Wed.-John Boyer o.,
Harriet Anderson, Peoria: Frank -
Fritchel OF Ottumwa. Iowa, and eel'-~
Haley OF Clarksville, Tenn; ID -,
Wilcoxsen and Ruth Gray, Canton -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

injured. Attending physicians believe
the bone has been fractured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

Granted Oivorce.-Eda BurmeisteI
was granted a decree of divorce from
her husband. Charles Burmeister. by
Judge Koran. The ground of the plain
tin was habitual drunkenness. The
couple married Oct. II. 1898 The
wife was given the custody of one
minor child. Media, and the defendant
was instructed to pay $40 per month
toward her support until she reaches
her majority.
Suit for a decree Of absolute d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

All the news all tee t,me-rhe Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

Six New ArrivaIs.-The following
births were registered at the city hall
yesterday: Mr.. and Mrs. James /.
Mccullough, 1855 Ridgewood avenue.
girl; Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Plagmann. 171e
West Eighth street. girl: Mr.. and Mrs.
William Spiess, 1925 West High, boy;
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hanson, 1890
West Seventh. boy; Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Schiesser, 1922 Sturdevant. girl;
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eichorn. 14O2 West
Fourth. boy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

besides several garments for Miss Fej-
ervary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

Business Block in Fire Scare.-The
contact of an electric wire with a fan
caused a fire scare in the store of T.
Richter & Sons late Thursday and
Chief Denger responded to still
alarm turned in from the place. Smoke
had been discovered by one Of the
clerks in the place, and not knowing
its source he had taken action. When
the chief arrived the room was consid-
erably filed with smoke. The crossed
wires were discovered and a quart OF
chemicals was used TO extinguish it.
The department was called to the
place of John Zoller. APT East Four
teenth street Sparks had been en-
anating from the chimney. 1t was
completely overcome after few pals
of water had been used.
Gypsy ReIeased.-Pepita Gonzales.
alias Mary Joe, the gypsy necroman-
Ger who was arrested for practicing
her arts without obtaining a city IL
cense, was released upon her promise
TO leave town.
Shot Breaks Window.-Someone !,
has been firing a rife rather reckless |
ly in Bettendorf A bullet broke
window in one of the homes on the |
hill there, and lodged in an opposite
wall The lady of the house had just
eft the room and thus escaped posi-
be injury. Police Chief Swingle OF
he town is on The watch for anyone
who is endangering life in that man
Ter, and if he is caught he will be sum-
narily dealt with.
.
Goes to Waterloo Company.-N. NJ
Dyer, for seven years advertising man
Iger OF Holbrook's furniture store. has
purchased an interest in the Waterloo
furniture company. and will shortly
emove 20 the Booster City for perma-
tent residence. Mr.. Dyer has since
us residence in Davenport been rec
gnized as one OF the leading men in
lis line. His many friends will wish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-19

his unlimited success in his new |
home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-30
Warm Bed Coverings at Special /
Cotton Blankets Special

75c White Cotton Blankets, specia
$1.OO gray or tan Cotton Blankets,
$1.25 gray or tan Cotton Blankets,
$1.75 gray or tan Cotton Blankets
1925 gray or tan Cotton Blankets,
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and general debates will be organised un-
der the direction OF w. ]. Haggard next
Wednesday evening at o'clock at the
assocfation building. The club il open to
all men interested in this work. No tut
ton fee.
y. c. Mott Of the store department has
returned from q short business trip to
Chicago.
The regular monthly business meeting
Y. III. c. A. will be held Tuesday night at
the association building. The ladies' VIII
serve supper at $40, the business meeting
to follow.
A basketball game between the Walnut
Grove NJ E. church team and the r.. r.
Y. N. C. A. team will be played tonight
At the r. r. Y. N. C. A. gymnasium No
admission and all interested are Invited
to attend.
turned from Lawrence, where they spent
n few days last week with relatives
Mrs E. s. Ash ard son Edwin have re-
turned to their home in Argentine AFTER
spending q few days here with relatives
and friends-
e. II. williams has returned to his
school work In Kansas City after spend
ing q few days with his parents Swftch-
man Ben williams and Mrs. Wiil1ams
Mrs Damn. mother OF Baggagemaster
Hopkins, IN reported seriously III at the
Hopkirs' home on Madison street
Engineer Sol Richardson and Ma
Richardeon are spending q few days this
week with relatives and friends In Fort
~. E.. e. Smith and son Kenneth win
retiirn to their home In Argentine Wednes-
day after weeks visit with relatives ana
friends here.
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smart hat Of velvet Miss Hazel Howe,
who went to Newton to live within the
year, 10 visiting Miss Eugenia Quin-
ton. and was one Of the guests at the
party. Her costume was q dark blue
suit, with short circular Jacket. with
collar and trimming of light fur.
The guests were admitted by little
Betty Frost, who wore a frocK OF
white with sash and ribbons OF blue.
Mrs. ]. H. Haughey, Mrs. Kellamss
mother, sat at the dining table ana
poured tea. She was gowned In black
with bodice Of black and white CHIFFON.
A wide girdle of heavy silk embroidered
in Oriental colors and silver thread:
Davis, who assisted. wore q dainty
gown Of white satin with q drapery OF
green chiffon, which yelled the bodice.
and fell loosely draping the skirt.
Bands of gold embroidery edged the
round neck and formed the narrow g1r-
of pale yellow satin combined with lace
and chiffon. Miss Hazel Risteen was
gowned in old rose taffeta. with veI-
vet girdle OF the same shade. ana
sleeves and yoke Of white lace. MRS.
{. Henri Strawn wore black satin
and velvet made in the fashionable
straight lines. Miss Eugenia Quinton
wore a gown of blue brocaded crepe
meteor, with bodice and tunic OF blue
chiffon. edged with fur. Mrs. Albert
Patten, who was among the calers,
wore a suit of black velvet with trim
ming Of fur and bodice OF white lace
and chiffon. Her hat had velvet
crown and a round brim of gold lace.
with a trimming of Paradise feathers
Miss Phil Reed, who Is to be p1Q-
winter bride, wore gown OF Dlack SILK:
with a tunic and bodice trimming OF
black Chantilly lace. Her nat was
small black velvet shape.
Those who assisted at the party
were: Mrs. Haughey, Mrs. Byron
Davis, Mrs. Frank Scott Davis. Mrs.
Dorr Norton, Mrs. Tom Frost, MRS.
Robert Carver. Mrs. c. Henri Strawn,
ter, Mrs. Dana Davis, Mrs. Fred Davis.
Miss Genevieve Herrick. Miss Hazel
Risteen, Miss Reita Updegraff. Miss
Grace Koontz and Miss Eugenta Quin-
ton.
the alumnae chapter of the Beta soror-
ity Friday afternoon Of this week. at
her home in Western avenue.
The second lecture of the series un-
der the auspices Of the U and I club
ernoon, by Mrs. John Ross Of Kansas
City. The lecture will begin promptly
at three o'clock, as the lecturer has to
leave to catch a train Immediately AFTER
the lecture hour. The cluD announces
that single tickets for the address may
be bought at the door for one dollar
each. and those. who are not able to
attend all the lectures of the series.
may hear those that they can attend,
by getting ticket for the lectures as
they come.
. =
The Woman's Guild of Grace Cathe-
dral will have Christmas bazaar
Tuesday and Wednesday, at ia West
Eighth avenue.-Adv.
The meeting Of the Tuesday Bridge
Luncheon club. which was to have
been held Tuesday of this week. with
Mrs. George Crane. has been post
poned on account of the bazaar which
the women Of Grace Cathedral guild
are giving. and in which some of the
members of the club are interested.
The Child Study club will meet with
Mrs. 1. w. White. $50 Lincoln street,
December 3. An address
on First Aid to the Injured will be
given by Ruth Eggert. superintendent
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assembly room OF the National hotel
The principal attraction will be q
stereopticon lecture by the Rev. Mr.
Robert Gordon on the Municipal Farm
and Detention Home. Views will be
shown of the Kansas City, Mo-, munich
pal farm which is the model farm OF
this country. also views of Topeka's
city jail and Shawnee county Jail
Every woman who is interested in the
problem of caring for the unfortunate
Is cordially invited to attend the meet
ing. bringing her friends and IL she Is
oes1rous OF helping solve the problems
she Is asked to join the club.
= .
women from various towns in the
state have written to the Good Govern
ment club of Topeka to offer assistance
In preparing the boxes Of clothing for
the Belgian women and children. The
women OF Morganville sent for the box
some we'll made new clothes for chill
dren, including 10 wool shirts, a dozen
white flannel skirts. half a dozen
dresses. Is pairs of bootees, Is bands
and two new blankets. Some Clay
Center people have also sent garments
for the shipment. More than fifty
layettes are ready for shipment, and
the number will probably be larger be-
fore the box is ready to be sent This
means at least L200 garments.
The box will be packed Tuesday al
MRS. MorrisOn's store, and it will con-
tain. among other things, several dozen
new sweaters, eleven new dress skirts
many suits of underwear. and about
two dozen bonnets for children. made
by the women of the club and their
friends.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. Louis Burch and Miss Amy
Schmidt Of Kansas City are visiting
Mrs. F. A. Rooster,
Miss Meta Robinson is visiting rela-
tlveS In Denver.
for her home in Oklahoma City, after
q visit to her mother. Mrs. James
Brewer. She will return to Topeka to
spend the Christmas holidays.
Miss Ruth Rooster Miss Helen Cook,
Miss Marguerite Thrapp, Miss Dorothy
Miller Mr. John Dean. Mr.: Frank
Fable, Mr.. O'Leary and Mr.. Campbell
attended the Phi Psi dance in Law
renee Friday night.
Representative and Mrs. Sherman q.
Elliott of Lawrence are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. John F. Stanton a few days.
Miss Helen Sapp of Galena, Kan, il
visiting Mrs. s. J. Bear.
Mrs. Russell Frost has returned from
Oklahoma, where she went to attend
the O'Hearn-Larkin wedding.
Mrs. Harold Cartilage and her son
Richard left today for their home in
Chicago. after visit to relatives and
friends.
Mrs. A. L. McNair Of Arkansas City
is visiting friends in Topeka.
Miss Mary. MacLennan and her house
guest. Miss Constance Pember of James,
Vile. Wis. went to Kansas City az
guests Of the Rotary club, whose MEM
bers and their wives are being enter
tanned in Kansas City.
Mrs. Mrs. E. F. Ecker gave a din
ner party for Mrs. Cyrus Noble Of Hol-
ton, who has been visiting her and
Mrs. r.. F. Finley. Mrs. Noble returned
to her home Sunday.
Special prices at the Roberts, over
Kresge 1Oc store. $3.50 suits $l4.95;
$3.50 coats $3.50; $3.50 college coats
$7.95; 1896 coats $6.95.-Adv.
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A party that presented to society 9
new friend and an old friend with 9
new name. was given Saturday after
noon at the Byron Davis home in Fill
Mrs. lief Felix and Mrs. Kurtz Kellam
as hostesses.
The tea was in honor of Miss Helen
Romadka and Mrs. John Romadka. OF
Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. ROmadka used
to be Miss Margaret Carney, who was
popular Topeka society girl. and who
lately returned for the first time since
her marriage last spring. and is visiting
Mrs. Dana Davis and other friends
here. Miss Romadka, who Is a sister
of Mr.. John Romadka. attended her
brothers wedding. and at that time
met a number of the Topeka society
people. She is the house guest of Miss
Grace Koontz while she is in Topeka.
The two guests Of honor at the party.
both delightful young women, are OF
opposite types in appearance; Mrs.
Romadka, dainty. petit blonde. and
Miss Romadka, brunette, tall and
queenly. Mrs. Romadka was gowned
in white satin draped with green chif-
fOn and net and finished with the
metal trimming that is in vogue this
season. The train Of chiffon fell from
the shoulders and was edged with a
narrow band of gold trimming, and
gold embroidery was used on the
bodice. Her stockings and satin slip
pers matched the color of the gown.
Miss Romadka wore yellow satin, the
draped skirt made with a train, and the
bodice of lace. A tunic of silk maline
lace draped the skirt, and forming the
bodice, was draped in butterfly effect
at the shoulders in the back. The gown
was finished by girdle Of gold cloth.
Receiving with the hostesses and the
guests of honor was an out-Of-tOwn
Inr pf
cago, who came to Topeka to spend
Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, A. b. Quinton. Her gown was of
duh green velvet with bodice Of white
lace and chiffon, trimmed with silver
beaded net. Mrs. Griggs stood at the
head of the receiving line. Her gown
was of shell pink taffeta, with shirred
skirt falling from a narrow yoke, and
bodice Of white shadow lace. Mrs
Felix wore gown of white lace with
a pink satin girdle, and Mrs. Kellam's
gown was dull blue crepe meteor. with
Oriental girdle of heavy silk.
The decorations for the party were
was basket of yellow chrysanthemums.
and there were jars of bittersweet and
autumn foliage in the reception room.
The party was an occasion for the
gathering Of the clan," so to speak.
A number of out-of-town people whose
homes used to be in Topeka, are here
for the holiday season, and they were
a number OF them at the party which
gave an added interest to the affair.
Besides Mrs. Romadka and Mrs. Reis-
man, who stood in the receiving line.
there were a number of others who
called during the afternoon. Mrs. o.
born Larimer, who is here from the
west visiting her mother, Mrs. J. P.
Griswold. was among the guests. She
is remembered as Miss Mary Dallas
Gage. She was dressed Saturday in a
dark tailored suit with blouse Of chif-
fon over silk in Dresden colors. Mrs.
Edwin Davis of Leavenworth, who is
spending the Thanksgiving holidays
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A.
Campbell, was another of the callers.
She wore a black cloth suit with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-30
SANTA FE NOTES.

Items for this column may be phoned
to 1915 or the State oJurnal office1
Miss Mildred Jones of the freight claim
department has returned from Ottawa,
where she has been visiting relatives and
friends.
Machinist Alaska Moore who suffered q
stroke of paralysis In the shops q few
days ago IL slowly improving at his home,
I'll Adams street.
Pete Butler. clerk in the yardmaster'a
office. who recently underwent an opera
ton in the company hospital here, il Inn
proving nicely.
Mrs. David Carrie and son will arrive
Thursday for a few weeks visit with
Matt earle, foreman Of the old planning
mill. and family and other relatives and
friends here.
The Young Mems Social club for the
purpose Of parliamentary drill, mock trials
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Of Stormont hospital. and the music
for the afternoon viii be furnished by
Mrs.. HoWes.
Navy blue gabardiue was used for
this jaunty coat-suit intended for q
slender figure. The coat itself ID =
severely simple style cut away at tho
front to show hip-belt Of navy blue
bengaline. The rolling collar. revers
and cuffs are faced with figured silk In
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-30

A program has been prepared for the
women of Shawnee county by the Poo
litical Science club for the afternoon of
Friday December = II 3:So II IT,
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-10
Germany's Flower City.

Erfurt is appropriately called the
'Blumenstadt." or Flower City, Of
Germany. Almost three per cent q
the population is engaged in CONNER.
cial horticulture. While vegetables
and flowers for sale are grown on
large scale. of much vaster proper.
tons is the business in flower and
vegetable seed. The larger Erfurt seed
firms ship to almost all parts Of the
civilized world, the United States in
porting large quantities of Erfurt hor
ticultural products.
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Not Unnatural Inquiry.

Dorothy has a baby brother who
has recently been i'll, cutting his first
teeth. The badness of the babys
head had caused Dorothy great anx'
iety. She stood at the mothers knee
one day gently patting the little head.
BE careful, Dorothy" said the moth
er. You know poor little brother IS
i'll. He is cutting his teeth" Dorothy
patted the bald head reflectiyey
Mamma" she said. will it make lin
Ill when he cuts his hair?"
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Effects Of Tuberculosis

Professor Fishburg finds tubercu.
iosls almost invariably producing eli.
ther an exaggerated ego and colossal
selhshness. or great Susceptibility
TO suggestion. This last explains the
consumptive's credulity with respect
to fake cures and their apparent i'm.
provement under such treatment.
christmas tree decorations at F.
kipp & Co.'S. 104.tf
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Snipers In War,

The word "sniper" is the modern
picturesque equivalent for the old
franctireur. or free shooter. The term
denotes the civilian who, having Meth.
er distinctive uniform nor any connec.
ton with regular military organiza.
ton, takes a pot shot at the invader
OF his country.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-10

In the reign of Louis XIV bronze
cannon were used. Canvas cartridges
and grapeshot first appeared. no
howitzer and mortar were evolved
Explosive shells were introduced mo
Dutch and English armies. About ,'e
year 100 William III recognized '"e
growing Importance of ARTILLERY, aAl
organized his guns into regiments VIZ
permanent gunners. Heretofore L71
had been detailed as needed.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-10
Fish Die When Drawn From Dentbe

In the great depths of the ocean the
temperature is little above freezing
no matter what it may be at the sur,
lace. When the dragnets which are
used in the work are brought to the
surface containing specimens of ami,
mails and fish inhabiting the deep,
most OF the creatures are dead. In
fact' all those from the deeper points
are killed by removing them from wa.
tiers OF great hydrostatic pressure to
continuously decreasing pressures.
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When Embarrassed.

A successful singing teacher gives
this remedy for embarrassment: A
deep breath inhaled and exhaled slow
ly with the help of the diaphragm
muscle. Try 1t the next time you feel
nervous. whether it is the thought Of
meeting someone or a burden of the
small details Of housekeeping that
causes your nervousness or embar.
rassment.