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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15
LIVERPOOL Cables.

Wheat opened, unchanged; closed
unchanged.
Corn opened unchanged to 4 lower;
closet unchanged to Il up.
Chicann Receints
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15
PATENTS.

UNITED S'cATES nd Foreign Patents
procured. viii be ia Rock Island and
Moline every Saturday. make ap-
poiu t:nents through law offices of
Murphy x Larson. Rock Island. or
Andrew OLSON. Moline. Walter y
Haskell. Sterling. ii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15
LOCAL MARKETS

Dec. 15.-Following are the whole
sale quotations on The ioca= market
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15
Southwest Receipts.

Hogs. Cattle. Sheep.
Omaha 1000 1000 10000
Kansas City ......13.OOO 1900 5000
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wANTED-AGENTS-

WANTED-Agents, would you like TO
make SIS to $50 per week, with part
eXpcnses? OUTFIT free. Home terri
tory. Experience unnecessary. Write
The Hawks Nursery company, Wau-
watosa, Wis.
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MAS SAGE.

SWEDISH MOvEMENT-Mis A. Elm
arson. gradut tie Swedish masseuse.
gives treatmen, in private homes and
a I office by apo. nument. Phone Rock
Island 2lJS. ONCE. 6l5 Seventeenth
street.
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FOR RENT-ROOMg.

FOR RENT-Reasonable welLfurnished
good sized room, with hot and cold
water in room; modern home; resi-
dence district; near board and car
line; suitable for one or two persons;
gS3 Seventeenth street. Call Nock
Island 1197-X.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
john W~lLk * CO,
CoNTR ACTORS AND
BUILDERS

ind Stairs. interior finish or all KINGS
hardwood veneer boCring. and dealers
IN glass; 32l and S2S EiEhteentE street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15

All the news all the tIme--The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15

All the news all tee nne-Tne Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15

Chicago Cash Grain.
Wheat-No. . p. 117a IIS7s; No. ?
? u7il n 11St- No. . \. 11sd 1899;
30 : Z, 11T1z n 1855 No. I s. 1f51z.
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sUPERFLuoUs LAIR


SUPERFLUOUS hair. moles. warts on
face and arms permanently removed
with electric needles. Address Miss
A. NJ. kittredge. J Argyle hats. Brady
street. Davenport. Phone SO4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15
FOR RE. .T-FLATS.

FOR RENT-Five-room modern fiat:
janitor service. Phone Rock Island
3Oj.
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RAZoRs sHARPENED.

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SHARPENED at j. =. Williamsons
safety blades, % and 35 cents per
dozen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15

FOR RENT-A furnished room in mod
err home; 1900 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15

FOR RENT - Five-roCm modern fiat;
SIS per month; 1922 Fifth-and -a-half
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15

FOR RENT-Modern four-room flat at
1S16Ia Third avenue. Phone Rock
Island 13l-X.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR RENT-Store with modern nat
above Phone Davenport 142.
FOR RENT-Or sale, fine opportunity
FOR cafeteria and home bakery: no
cafeteria in the city equipment in;
ready FOR business. c. a. Hoffman,
Clinton. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15

FOR ~RENT-Modern furnished room.
centrally located, loo Sala Fits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15

FOR RENT - Two modern furnished
front rooms; 1927 Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15
WANTED-MALE HELP.


WANTED-Janitor: applicant give eX-
perience. age and reference. Address
L. W." care of he Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15

ABSTRACTS of title prepared on con-
rlnued to date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and ac-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract com
Sweeney, secretary. 20O-2O3. second
floor, Peoples National bank build
ing. Rock Island
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LOST AND FOUND.

FOUND-Fountain pen; phone Rock Is
land 4O3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15

G. A. Il.
BUFORD POST. 2-S. G. A r.. meets
regularly On the second and fourth
saturday evenings OF eaci. month at
1:3U in Memorial hall at the court
house. w. M johnston. commander;
Il; ii Buck ad1utant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-12-15
waNTED-FRMALE HELP.

Tri-CHy MnnnEemcnt.
Exceptional opportunity offered to
lady of good standing and business
ability to assume a tri-cfty manage
mcnt for an old established firm; a
woman capable of handling other
women; experience unnecessary. Ad-
dress Representative care of The
Argus.
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16
GreenViHe Tea Merchant
A. d. Ecker Relates Experience
OF Early Business at Smyrna

There are three things that think
go more toward securing success for
a man than anything else and they
are: good credit, honesty and a good
reputation" remarked A j. Ecker, the
other morning. 81 am now past 80
years of age, but | we'll remember
when l was young man just start
ing out in business. | opened a tin
shop at Smyrna. I made desk to
keep my accounts on and nights, in
stead of seeking amusement, / studied
to improve myself. At that early day
realized the value of good credit,
and | borrowed small sums from var
ious people, not because / needed it,
but because | wanted the credit. |
did not use this money, but would pay
it back later. remember at that
time that l conceived the idea of sell
ing tea in connection with my tin
shop, and sent to my father in New
York state for few chests of tea.
He sent me an inferior grade, which
tried to sell with Indifferent success.
| had wanted the best tea, regardless
of cost. One day man stopped at
the shop who was going to drive to
Grand Rapids for some stoves. An
other resident came up and gave him
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

The Pittsburgh Playground Asso-
citation directs the agricultural educa-
ton of the children of that city.
Wherever the principals of schools
will cooperate the association is ready
to lend assistance. Nine vacation
schools, in which nature study and
gardening were an important part of
the course, were conducted during the
summer of 1911. Besides these, chill
dren between and Is years were
taught woodwork, basketry sewing,
cooking, drawing, physical training,
folk dances, gymnastics, dramatics,
and games. The total attendance in
the gardening and nature study class
es for 1910 was 32,733, at a cost per
capita of $0093.
The nine gardens that are connect
ed with the vacation schools are all
similarly planned. The plats are 6
feet by IL feet, the rows running
lengthwise, and the Is rows in each
plat are planted.
~, The planting is very close, the rows
being but inches apart, but after
the radishes are harvested the rows Of
beans stand a foot apart. Very care
full supervision prevents injury dur
ing cultivation. Such supervision is
possible, as there are not stated class
hours, the children coming when it is
convenient for them. 1t was feared
that stated hours would prevent many
children from attending, so the teach
ers are employed eight hours a day
during the summer. The morning
hours are always given to the gar
den, and more time if necessary to
meet the children individually. The
of Tho dow ic cnnnf visiting
home gardens.
The gardens with but one exception
are on land owned by private parties.
They are widely scattered over the
city, and
1t is aimed eventually to reach every
district with a combined garden and
playground. 1t is hoped for each gar
den that it may be center of knowl-
edge, a bureau of plant exchange, an
inspiration to the community, and a
place for the collaboration of practical
aesthetic and educational knowledge
VI children's and home gardens, which
may in the end develop strong and
united system of gardens in Pitts
burgh.
1t has been difficult to secure teach
ers who have had the proper social,
practical, and pedagogical training to
meet the requirement necessary for
one taking charge of the gardening
for district A plan of utilization
has been formed between the play
ground association and the University
of Pittsburgh whereby the supervisor
of gardening gives a course at the
university, the credits for which are
counted by the school of education.
Six teachers were enrolled in this
course last year.
There are several unique features
connected with the garden work. At
the Trace garden, on Mount Wash
ington, an experiment has been
started in chicken raising. At a
cost of SO per coop number of we'll
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16
(Signed)
Parent,

aren't, - -----.
Note.-The teacher in charge will
give a receipt for all money re-
ceived
The need of greenhouse was felt.
The supervisor obtained the use of a
wooden building (78 by 1S feet) at
Washington Park, which was remod-
eled for greenhouse purposes. The
even span wooden roof was removed
from 48 feet of it and replaced by a
lean-to glass roof. The remaining
portion was used as potting shed
and attendants room. A bulb cellar
was excavated under part of the
house. Glasses of children work every
afternoon planting and caring for
bulbs, making cuttings, planting, and
studying seeds. A section of the
house is devoted to pets, and the chill
dren are most eager to learn about the
ones especially adapted for their
homes. Mothers classes will be or
ganized and the teachers in charge of
the greenhouse will aid the people of
their district in planning and planting
gardens and window boxes.
Piano boxes are used at the differ
ent gardens for tool boxes. They are
fitted up differently than in most
places. Instead of the oblique side be-
ing used as the cover one of the mar
row, vertical ends has been hinged and
used for the opening. Two sets of
horizontal strips have been fastened
inside, one for rakes to rest on, the
other for the hoes, leaving plenty of
room at the bottom for garden lines
and seeds.
The playground association has
started the sale of bulbs and seeds in
the schools after the example set by
Cleveland. About $4,000 bulbs were
sold to the children at cost in 1910
Printed order sheets are sent into the
schools and later, at the time of dis
tribution. printed directions are given
the children.
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16
Our Gypsum Industry And
Animal Life Below The Surface

eigners Of Italian or Polish national
ity and do not command very high
wages, the average wages being less
than two dollars per day. It is gen
orally supposed that these workers
are not affected by the high cost of
living. Many of the men live on the
hills near the mills. They are fur
nished with tools and lights or little
lanterns which they fasten to their
caps. The passage ways are lighted
by electricity and in recent years con-
siderable up-to-d date machinery has
been installed
AS to animal life below the surface
it may be of interest to note that the
Eagle Mills, owned by the Grand Rap
ids Plaster company and the United
States Gypsum mill usually called the
Third MILL use a large n6mber of
mules in hauling the rock to the
shafts. These mules while they are
more expensive than the horses as to
first cost, are found to be more suit
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

y An important source of wealth to
N hand Rapids and one that is unri-
vailed in the Northwest, is the Gyp-
sum Beds on the outskirts Of the city,
the most extensive i'm this section of
the country and in quality it is not
equaled. The stone is found at a
depth of from forty to seventy feet be-
low the surface and covers an area
of ten or twelve miles and has the
largest deposit of land plaster in the
woE1i. The Western Plaster Agency,
of Grand Rapids is really the business
headquarters for all local, and several
outside plaster companies and the
value of the annual products handled
bv them amounts to about 600, 900.
Our local mines give employment to
a larger number of men and it may be
said that their occupation is a rather
dangerous one, and many accidents
occur from the use of explosives and
from the falling rock.
The men employed are mostly for
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

dollar and told him to get two
pounds of that 50-cent tea at James
Lymans. The latter was a Grand
Rapids merchant and | had discov-
cred that practically all the tea sold
in that section came from his store.
"That set me thinking. If James
Lyman could SEN good tea fer SO
cents pound, why couldn't L? Why
should the people go clear to Grand
Rapids to buy tea, when | could sell
it to them just as well? | went down
to Grand Rapids and went to this tea
store and asked him what he would
sell it to me for. He tried to sell me
an inferior grade, telling me it was
just as good, but the result was | Sc
cured some chests of this tea at AZ
cents per pound and brought it back
to Smyrna, where / retailed it for so
cents. When the people found out
that l could sell them exactly the
same kind Of tea at the same price
and they would not have to go or
send to Grand Rapids for it, began
to get the trade, and it was not long
before the wholesale representatives
began to visit me and I was enabled
to buy tea at lower price"
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

built chicken coops have been bought
Upon the signing of the following
agreement, boy is put in charge of a
coop:
Poultry Class, Trace Garden.
The undersigned wishes to make
application to become a member of
the poultry class at Trace garden.
In making this application under
stand that the chickens and food for
the same will be furnished by the
playground association, but that l
will become owner as soon as | have
paid said association from my re-
ceipts the original cost of the chick
ems plus the most of food consumed.
| further understand that when |
have completed the poultry course and
have paid for my chickens, as above
stated, may take them home OF
dispose of them as see fit.
If | am assigned a coop of chick
ems | hereby agree to follow exactly
the directions Of the teacher and to
pay to him all money received from
my flock until it is paid for.
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16
BANANA Russe.

Peel and cut five bananas in slices
with which to line sides and bottom
of a plain charlotte mold. Dissolve
three-quarters of an ounce Of gelatine
in one gill of milk, add one pint of
custard, strain and allow to cool. Add
one tablespoonful of whipped cream
and one tablespoonful of vanilla ex-
tract. Pour into the prepared mold.
When firm turn out and decorate with
any candied fruit.
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16
Banana Fritters.

Peel twelve bananas, cut them into
two pieces, sprinkle over with sugar
and lemon juice. Batter-Beat up one
egg, sift in one cupful of -four, add
half a cupful of milk, pinch of salt,
one teaspoonful of baking powder.
Put in a few pieces Of banana at
time. Drop into smoking hot fat and
fry till golden color, drain on white
paper. Serve hot with sifted sugar
sprinkled over.
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

able, they are hardy and may be fed
and watered at irregular intervals
without any i'll effects. They do not
care to be curried, in fact the less you
do for them the more contented they
are. A blacksmith usually goes down
into the mines to shoe them. They
don't require as much shoeing as
horses on account of their being
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

much lighter in weight, and do not
paw up their stall floors. They are
well provided for in the way of sta
bles, medicines, etc.
The one pathetic feature of their
service in the mines is that they never
again come to the surface alive, as
they remain in servitude the rest of
their lives.
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

Boil one cupful of rice in sailed wa
ter until it may be easily crushed
then drain and press through a sieve
Mix with two ripe bananas well
mashed, add one tablespoonful OF
lemon juice, and a little sugar &c
sweeten; also the beaten whites OF
two eggs. Press this into a dish with
sliced bananas, and chill. Garnisf
dish with row of banana slices dipped
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

The design here illustrated is one of
the most popular this season. 1t can
be executed in eyelet and solid en-
broidery or if desired, beading now so
popular may be introduced.
Stamped on 21a yards. Pure I'm
ported White Linen, price. >. 1925
Stamped on 21a yards Fine White
or Ecru Linen. .............. los
Stamped on yards of 39-inch
Fine White Lawn or Nainsook. 10
Stamped on 21a yards Heavy
White Butcher Cloth $500. 10
Perforated Pattern ....... .25
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

This brand-new Ideal Combination
Embroidery and Stamping Outfit con-
sists of the following articles: One
new punch work centerpiece design
stamped on 1Sx1S inches of pure linen
with sheet of instructions for doing
punch work, 1 pillow top, wild rose de-
sign and tinted on 22x22 inches of Art
Cloth, 5 skeins embroidery cotton, /
special needle for punch work, 1 bone
stiletto, 5 embroidery needles, also
the following embroidery designs, per
forated on three sheets of bond paper,
each sheet size 22x28 inches; 1 Shirt
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

This design while effective is very
simple as the entire design is to be
worked in outline stitch.
Stamped on u yard of 39-inch
Fine White Lawn or Nainsook. 80
Stamped on 1 u yards of 39-inch
Fine White Wolfe 81 90
Stamped on / a yards of 45-inch
Pure Imported White Linen. 1.60
Perforated Pattern, including
necessary stamping materials.
Special price ................ is
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

A Pretty Gown for Youthful and
Slender Figures. with or without
Chemisette, Tunic and Ruffles, and
with Long or Short Sleeves). Pretty
bordered goods, embroidered crepe or
wolfe, silk chiffon, batiste, dimity,
lawn, or cotton duvetyn, are all suit
able for this style. AS here shown
white wolfe was used embroidered in
pale blue with here and there a touch
of andre. The waist is simple and
becoming. 1t is CLOSED at the back,
and may be finished with sleeves in
wrist length, or short, as in the large
illustration The tunic NAV be made
with or without one or both ruffles.
The skirt is gracefully draped in front
and finished at the back with plaits.
The Pattern which is also good for a
combination of materials, is cut in 4
sizes: Ia, 16, II and 18 years. 1t
requires 6ss wards of 44-inch mate
rial for the 16-year size. The skirt
measures about p yards at the lower
edge.
9915. -.
Ladies' KimonO or Lounging Robe.
There are such pretty materials suit
BILE for this style of garment, crepes,
lawns, dimities, silks, soft woolens
and challies. The design here por-
trayed is finished with raised waist
! line. The right front is shaped and
Tapped over the left, and trimmed
with pretty collar. The skirt is cut
on prevailing lines and fitted with tuck
darts at the back. The Patterns is
cut in 6 sizes: 81, SO, 80, 40 az and
"a inches bust measure. 1t requires 5
yards of 44-inch material for a Sc
inch size. Skirt measures about q
yards at the foot.
9914.
A Nice Up-to-Date Model. Ladies'
Apron. This attractive model is cut
with waist portions, and a yoke that
combines a short sleeve. The effect
is very pleasing, and the garment is
comfortable and affords ample pro-
lection for the dress worn beneath it.
! The skirt has front, side fronts, and
! back portions and is joined to the
waist under belt. The design IS
good for lawn, percale bingham, seer
sucker, sateen or brilliantine. The
Pattern is cut in sizes: 81, Sc, SO
40, AZ and Al inches bust measure
1t requires AZ yards of 36-inch ma
terial for a 36-inch size.
1890.
A Splendid Model Girls Apron. This
simple little design is so easy to de
velop, that mothers" girl will be
glad to do it alone. The deep arms
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Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16
Banana Salad.

in lemon juice. Serve with whipped
cream.
Banana Salad
Skin and slice five ripe bananas,
place slices in a glass dish, strewing
sugar over every slice, then add can
died cherries chopped fine. Pour over
some favorite syrup and allow it to
stand over night. Cover with whipped
cream, just before serving.
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16
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003.-PillOw Top.
Size 22x22 inches.
A Handsome Pillow for the "Cozy
Corner" To be worked in solid
stitch.
Tinted in Colors on Tan Art Tick
ing ..........'. 'ooc
Perforated Pattern, including nee
essary stamping materials. 80. zoe
Pillow Cord for finishing edge, ex-
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16
Young Folks Department
LITERATURE

By Viola BOIho 335 Marion Ave. Grand Rapids Michigan
Ito be written
side paper only will be gladly received for this department
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16

eye is so comfortable and the effect so
neat, to say nothing of the good cover
ing which the apron will give to the
dress beneath. For home, cooking
school, for play time, this design will
prove very satisfactory. The pattern
is cut in sizes: a, 6, 8, 10 and II
wears. 1t requires 21s yards Of 27
inch material for 6-year size.
1912. -.
A Neat and Comfortable House
Dress with Long or Short Sleeve.
This design is cut with the waistline
slightly raided. 1t has blouse waist,
with shaped front and a sleeve that
will be good in either wrist or shorter
length. For the wrist length a band
cuff is provided, while for the shorter
length neat shaped cuff, supplies the
finish. The skirt is cut on prevailing
straight lines, and with a panel back.
Ample pockets may be added on the
fronts. The Pattern is suitable for
percale, chambrey, gingham, linens,
ratine, cotton or wool wolfe, tub silks
or lawn. 1t is cut in 6 sizes: 80, 81,
sc, SO, 40 and AZ inches bust measure,
and requires 5% yards of 36-inch ma
terial for a 36-inch size. The skirt
measures about 1 q yards at the foot.
1925.
A Splendid Style for the Growing
Girl with Long or Shorter Sleeve.
White linene, combined with blue and
white percale, was used for this mod
ell. Crepe wolfe, with ratine for trim
ming in the new blue or rose shade is
also pretty. The front waist portions
are joined to a yoke, and the neck
edge is finished with a sailor collar.
A shield is given which may be omit
ted. The long sleeve has band cuff,
while the short sleeve, ideal for warm
weather. is cool and comfortable. The
! Pattern is cut in sizes: 6, 8, 10 and
IL years. 1t requires yards of &C.
inch material for a 6-year size.
1896.
A Becoming and Attractive Spring
| Style. This model as here shown, was
developed in two-toned brown wooden.
| 1t is also suitable for velvet, silk, lin
en-, linene, eponge, or ratine. The
fronts are slightly Tapped, and may be
| closed low or high at the neck edge.
The design has good lines and is COM
/ Portable 1t is easy to develop. The
Pattern is cut in 5 sizes: 6, 8, 10, II
and Ia years. 1t requires 3 yards of
44-inch material for a 10-year size.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address or receipt of 10c in sill
yer or stamps.
Address all orders to Pattern De
! partment of this paper.
Charlevoix county herald., 1914-05-16
1890.

A Splendid Model Girls Apron. This
simple little design is so easy to de-
velop, that mothers" girl will be
glad to do it alone. The deep arms