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PRODUCE CLEAN MILK
Sanitary Conditions Are Factors
of First Importance.
Unless Some Prccaution Is Taken al
Milking Time, Dirt ard Dust Will
Be Sure to Fall Into Pail
or Receptacle.
Uy I. ". FRANDSONl

1t is not easy to say just what is the
most important feature in the produc-
ton of clean milk. Special stress may
be placed upon some particular step,
yet if carelessness is allowed to rule
at other steps much of the most pains
taking care would count for naught
in the final results
Clean and sanitary conditions are
factors of first Importance upon which
too much stress cannot be had. II is
impossible to produce good milk or
good cream if dirt of any kind is al.
lowed to get into it. Unless some pre-
The record., 1914-01-08
Spread of contaoIon.

Drinking water in poultry houses
is one cause of the rapid spread of
contagious diseases, such as roup. An
affected hen when she places her beak
in the water to get drink. contami-
mates all the water. Then, when
healthy hens drink from this water
supply they become exposed to what.
ever disease the sick hen has. Thus,
when one fowl contracts contagi.
Gus disease 1t generally is but a com.
paratively short time until there is n
general outbreak of the affection, un-
less precautions are taken.
The record., 1914-01-08
LIVESTOCK X
EsNOTfSO
Feeding racks will pay for them
selves In the hay saved

Feeding racks will pay for them
selves in the hay saved
and that means trouble for the sheep.
There Is no sense or profit in feed
ing hogs or pigs after they are fit to
kill.
The price of pork should convince
any person that there is profit in good
hogs.
Each horse should be carefully
studied and given what he requires for
his health.
Every horse should be cleaned twice
each year. spring and fall. and road
norses more often.
There can be a great saving of hay
this coming winter. on many farms, by
aot stufing the horses.
Many a gelding is dosed for kid
ney trouble" when the real cause of
his condition is foul sheath.
The fall pig that goes into the
winter In a weak. rundown condition
has life of misery ahead of him.
In making pens for winter use, do
not build on TOO big a scale. A few
hogs in pen will 90 better than too
many. - - go. --.-
The record., 1914-01-08
Prevention Is Cheaoest.

Eradicating 4 contagious disease
from a poultry flock is a tedious and
costly process. The best way is to
prevent the outbreak in the first
place by keeping the buildings clean
and sanitary. When fowl gets sick
II it is not killed it should be isolated
and the remainder OF the flock closely
watched for siGns of further trouble
The record., 1914-01-08
NOTES OF FARM AND GARDEN
Intelligent oiversifcation Requires
Place and Purpose for Every Crop
Other Good Hints.

Diversified farming does not mean
diversification for the sake of variety.
Ii requires that there be place and
a purpose for every crop grown. and
that the crop be adapted to the our
pose for which it is grown. This is
intelligent diversification.
Leaves and other vegetable matter
may be raked and piled up where II
will rot and be handy to use as fer.
tilizer next spring.
The germ of seed corn lies in the
tip of the kernel Broad. ws illed
tips indicate stronc germs.
An acre of alfalfa yields $3.50 pounds
The record., 1914-01-08
Chester White pigs. They arc good
eraxers.

sights. Give him the opportunity TO
see the world while yet a youngster.
The lamb will be a frisky ball OF wool
and mutton IL you help him get rid of
the things that poster him. Give him
a fair show. The chicks will grow
into morning crows and cackle in a
short time IL they have a decent
place to live in and are given the op-
portunity to develop.
Create opportunities for the stock
that are dependent npon YOU. Give
them fair show and they will show
you what nature does with an oppor-
tunity.
The record., 1914-01-08
Signs Of Liver Troubles.

When tho comb. wattles and face
# fowl re pale, 1t Is an indication
tina. here is trouble with the liver.
\ pill made out of baking-soda. about
the size Ga a pea. will open the bow
els. Then put teaspoonful of pow
dered charcoal in a pint OF mssh. and
reduce the food for a day or so. A.
one-srain quinins pin will furnish a
needed tonic. Feed less grain and
nore green stun. =. ~;,-(.4...~si
The record., 1914-01-08
Dairy Aids Fertility.

While grain raising depletes the fer
tility of the farm, the dairy is a sure
agency to replete it. If judgment is
used in applying the manure back to
the soil.
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Loss in Hurryinu,

Hurrying the COW checks the flow
of milk. Some cows do not get over
it till too late for them to give down
before milking is over. That means
Your loss.
The record., 1914-01-08

The fall pig that goes into the
winter In a weak. rundown condition
has life of misery ahead of him.
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MuhlenberS County

is rich in coal, iron, timber, potter's clay
ETC., and the most inviting field in Ken
tucky for investment ofcapital and pluck.
The record., 1914-01-08

There Is no sense or profit in feed
ing hogs or pigs after they are fit to
kill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
HAVE MISSIONARY TEA.

The quarterly tea of the Christian
woman's Board OF Missions of Me
mortal Christian church was held yes
terday at the home OF Mrs. John
Weiss. 1910 Fifth avenue. Forty-fve
members and their friends attended
and enjoyed a delightful afternoon.
The topic for study was on a visit TO
the c. W. b. VI. headquarters and Mrs.
+. VI. Wright was in charge OF the
program. Mrs. Y. BOllman and Mrs.
Nichols gave talks en- the general top
&c and Mrs. Rhude gave a review OF
the tax given By Mrs. Ross OF Eureka
At the c. W. 3. ". day held last Sun
day IN Davenport. Mrs. ". r. Chatley.
who is making a study OF the foreign
stations and their work told in an in
teresting way OF the work in Africa.
\ short business session was held ard
the hostess served nice refreshments.
during a social hour. Five dollars was
realized from the afternoons sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
Tasty Desserts with Small Cost.

To have variety in desserts and yet
economic on the use of eggs keeps
the housekeeper up to her very best
thinking these days.
1t can be done. All kinds of good ice
creams do not require eggs. Any of
the canned fruits used with them may
be run through a colander, such as
peaches, apricots and bananas; berries
of all kinds should be rubbed through
a sieve. Then there is no end to the
gelatine desserts, and using lemon or
orange jelly as a basis, fruits fresh or
canned may be nodded with it and for
a change, in combination with sponge
cake.
The whipped cream desserts with
only a very little gelatine. combined al
SO with fruits, can be made as attrac-
tive a5 one desires. All kinds of des-
serts may be made with rice or tapioca
in connection with apples, pineapples
or any of the larger fruits. Then
there are the good steamed fruit pud-
dings which are fine for the winter
months and there is never any ques-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
CHARITY BALL PLANS.

Plans are going on apace for the
charity ball which Is 20 be held at the
Masonic temple Jan. %. and which
is to be the big event OF the year in
tri-city social circles. The committees
in charge OF the affair are putting
forth every effort 70 make II a great
success and one which will bring I'm
large returns for the benefit OF the
Associated Charities and the Visiting
Nurse association. The dressmakers
and tailors are busy fashioning beau
tlsuI garments and the promises are
tha. the ball will be the most brilliant
affair OF the year As the cause for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
Fac KAE HOUSE PARTY.

The members OF the Fac Kae club
were the guests last evening of DR..
and Mrs. J. A. Campbell at WATERFOWL
hospital, the young women being in
vited TO spend the evening there and
enjoy the dancing party given for
them. They went 20 the hospital yes
terday afternoon and after being serv-
ed with an elaborate supper they spent
the rest OF the evening in dancing.
This morning after breakfast they
we're taken Tor a tour of inspection.
visiting al the wards. buildings and
departments OF the. institution. They
had a very delightful. merry time and
are emphatic in their praises of the
entertainment accorded them by DR..
and Mrs. Campbell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
WOODMEN ORDER
BOOKS ARE 0. K.
Board of Directors and Audit.
ors Complete Work-Re-
ports Satisfactory.

The board of directors Of the Mod
ern Woodmen of America, who have
been in session for several DAYS,
finished work yesterday afternoon
During the past fiscal year 1913,
372 death claims were allowed,
amounting to an expenditure of $685.
1920.
The board of auditors, consisting Of
seven members, who have been In
session for 10 days also completed
their work last night. They checked
all financial transactions Of the so
ciety for six months, July to Dec. 81,
inclusive, and books Of the head
clerk and head banker were also com
pared, and found that every penny
has been accounted for. and that the
society is in first class condition,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
AID CLUB MEMBERS
GIVEN A BANQUET
Fred w. Burgh Delightfully."- En-
tertains at a Spread at the
Rock Island Club.

Twenty-six members OF the Daven-
port Ad Mems club-which embraces
ad men of the tri-cities in its organi-
;ation-were guests of Fred w. Burgh
of this city at sumptuous seven
course dinner at the Rock Island club
at z o'clock last evening. Mr.. Burgh,
who is the head of F. w. Burgh & Co.,
advertising specialists, is one of the
live wires in the Iowa organization,
and he proved as alert as a host as
he is aggressive in the advertising
game.
During the course of the dinner.
A. II. Levy, advertising director of the
NJ. G. X. clothing store of this city,
read several letters and kilograms
purporting to be from the leading
satellites of the land. Later Mr..
Kindt of Davenport urged attendance
by members of the club at the meet
ing of ad men to be held in Toronto,
Canada, next June. He "recently re-
turned from the dominion, where he
attended a meeting of the committee
in charge of arrangements, and advises
the preparations are even more elab-
crate than at BaltimC-e
year ago. Effort is to tC made
by the club TO send enough members
to the meeting to warrant a special
car from Davenport A special train
probably will so from the state OF
Iowa, and Davenport wants to make a
showing commensurate with the Ccope
OF its organization. After a rounC of
humorous stories, the party adjourned
to the card and billiard rooms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17

Dear Mrs. Thompson: "a Please
give me a recipe for divinity candy.
90 What is good for babies that
have the collie?
go How can keep my baby from
having a scabby head?
90 Does Il hurt baby TO take IL out
I'm cold weather at three months old
MRS. l. c. CoRBREY.
Cd Divinity candy-Part / Three
cups grantulated sugar. one cup corn
syrup. one-third cup water TO dissolve
sugar.
Part .: One-half cup granulated
sugar with water enough TO dissolve it.
Put each part on to cook at the
same time. Have English walnut
meats chopped fine. When part is
done so Il will snap in ice water. pour
f. over the well beaten whites of three
eggs and beat until part l is done
Cwhen IL makes a very hard ball in ice
waterD. Beat part into the first plat
ter full OF part platter must be very
large. Add two cups OF nuts and two
tablespoons burnt sugar caramel or
vanilla flavor. Beat till ready 10 press
into buttered pans and then GU: IN
squares.
90 First or all see that the baby's
food doesn't make him colicky. and
that his bowels move easily and reg
ularly. / always believe in calling a
doctor the very first thing is there is
wrong with baby.
80 Keep the baby's head clean.
You can wipe It of with little olive
oil. or the white OF an egg is very eff
fectuaI.
Most doctors think babies. almost
from birth. should be kept outdoors as
much as possible. The modern mother
tucks her baby up warm in its buggy
and puts IL out on the porch 10 sleep
during the day. even in the coolest
weather. So. If your baby is dressed
can see no harm taking
L outdoors in cold weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
CLUB
MEETS ON TUESDAY

The Toastmasters' club will meet at
the Y. NJ. C. A. next Tuesday evening
Many invitations have been sent on;
and verbal invitations are being ex.
tended as widely as possible. for it is
desired. that every man who is in
terested in the work of the club be
given a chance to get into it. a fine
program is ready for this meeting and
a good time is in store for those who
attend.
The club meets at $50 for supper
and the oratory follows. Men who
expect to be present must get their
names in before Tuesday so as to have
a place prepared for them at the sup
per. Notice by telephone to the Y.
NJ. c. A. is all that is necessary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
REV. H. w. REED WILL
SPEAK TO THE BOYS

The boys meeting at the Y. NJ. C..
A tomorrow afternoon will be- ad-
dressed by Rev. H. w. Reed, who is
to speak on GA Boys Service to His
Church" The boys who are twelve
years of age or over are cordially in
vited to get into this meeting and en-
joy all its privileges. The meeting is
held in the boys lobby at three
o'clock.
There is no meeting for men
planned for tomorrow afternoon at
the Y. NJ. c. A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
CHORAL UNION FESTIVAL.

Samuel Colerid ge-Taylor. who was
the composer OF the music of Hiawa-
tha's Wedding Feast, which is to be
sung by the Moline Choral union.
wednesday evening. Jan. 81, was born
in London August 10, 1865. His father
was a doctor of medicine from Sierra
Leone. West Africa and his mother
was an English woman. He was dis
ti1ctly negro in appearance and loved
10 study and write about negro music.
At the age of six he started to mas
ter violin and sang in the church
choir. In 1898 ne Won a scholarship
at Royal College OF Music. which gave
him four years OF composition under
c. villiers Stanford. and piano in
structions under Algernon Ashton.
Critics all agree that he was one Of
the best and most original composers
that England has ever produced
His greatest works were the Tri-
ology: "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast,
produced at Royal College in 1898:
THE Death of Minnehaha" at the Stat
fordshire festival in 1889, and ''Hiawa-
tha's Departure" by the Royal Choral
society at Albert Hall in 1900. In
1894 he was elected conductor of the
Handel Society of London. and in the
same year he conducted performances
OF Hiawatha at the colored CoIeridge-
Taylor Choral society of Washington.
u. c. He composed for several OF
Stephen Phillips dramas and produced
at his Majesty's theatre. Herod. Ulys-
sus, Nero and Faust. Again in 1910
he favored America by writing an or
raphsody on negro melodies
for the festival at Norfolk. Conn. He
died December l, 1912, leaving a wife
and two children. In his death the
negro race lost its most gifted
genius and the music world lost
valuable member. He considered his
last work his masterpiece. The Tale
OF Old Japan" which has already
been sung here by the Choral union.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17

wife ladies for one table at the Ste
phen- home next Wednesday. each
guest to pay so cents into the COM
mittee treasury. Committee members.
who will pay the same amount but
will not play. are all asked to be pres
ent for the affair.
This function as a money raiser Is
additional TO the coffee and bakery
sale to be held Saturday afternoon at
the home OF Mrs. Thomas Cassidy. also
in Moline. TO which all friends are IN
vited. Refreshments will be served
and there will be a line of home-baked
supplies for sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
Special church Meetings.

Rev. w. H. Tope at Spencer Memoir
ial Methodist church will tomorrow be-
gin series of sermons on the gospels
in the parallels, these to continue
through the week. The special evan
gelistic meetings being held at the
church are increasing in interest and
attendance and there have bcen a
number of conversions and accessions.
The special music is pleasing feature
of the services. The general public is
invited to atterd and partake in the
benefits to be derived from these meet
ings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
BETHANY BENEFIT AT STEPHENS
HOME.

Mrs. C. \. Stephens is TO open her
home at Seven Acres. Moline. next
Wednesday afternoon to Bethany
Home educational committee. when
members of the said committee will en-
terrain at several tables of bridge as a
means OF raising funds for the educa-
tiona, work at the home. Last year
members gave small parties at their
LONESOME or two tables-inviting
personal friends TO play the game.
each friend paying for the privilege.
Instead OF using the plan this year.
members are each privileged to in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
MS tLIzASfru 1EsuQ5oN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: G) am n
sirl OF 10. Am I too young TO keep
company with boys OF % and %?
(2) have been going with boys
now for a long time. and just like
them as friends. but ] met one several
days ago that I like better than any
have ever met How can / win his
friendship?
C3) Which Is the more popular now
"A blonde or brunette?
ca How can I act TO make boys
admire and like me. as I am consider.
ed pretty?
CO.. am Jolly when am out. but
they don't seem TO notice me only
when / am with someone else. Why
Is this?
C6) work In a large Office and
am very nervous. ] am 50 shaky at
times I can hardly write even with a
pencil and I can't write with n pen
at all. How can / overcome this?
YOUR FRIEND.
a. II by keeping company" you
mean hugging and kissing and play
ing at being in love. / think every
girl IS too good for that. Neither do
I think IL best for a girl TO keep
company" II IL means that she gives
up all boy friends for just one man.
without being engaged TO the one
man Have all the friends you like.
my dear, no matter what age they
are, so long as they are respectable
90 Just be modest, sweet and
good-natured and he cannot help but
think you are nice.
CD Popularity does not depend
upon the color OF hair, but upon ones
disposition.
ca Boys like well-mannered girls
who act modestly. dress neatly. who
are interested in boys affairs and
who can be jolly without being bold.
go l don't quite understand this.
my dear.
90 Perhaps you do not get enough
sleep. or perhaps you worry too
much. or do not eat nourishing food. /.
or use your eyes too much. Get
some outdoor exercise-skate or to-
boggan or take walks, without over (
firing yourself Go TO bed early and .
sleep as long as you can. Eat plenty !
OF good food and think OF pleasant !
things.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17

For young girls. fabrics and designs
are chosen with the principal aim to-
wards simplicity. Extreme styles, over
rich materials or old colors should have
no place in her wardrobe. The simpler
Grapes and the double and triple tunic
with few trimmings are favored.
For the afternoon or dance frock.
crepe de Chine is youthful and the
printed silks or bordered crepes are
smart and becoming.
Number S163 is simple. pretty frock
for q girl of sixteen; 1t has a peasant
blouse. one-piece skirt with a one
piece slightly draped tunic. A bordered
crepe Is used In white with border
design In blue. The guimpe is made of
shadow lace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
CELEBRATE WEDDING ANNIvERs.
AIRY.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. Malmrose yester-
day celebrated the 25th anniversary of
their marriage and the occasion was
taken advantage of by a company of
40 friends who called at their home
on Sixth street. last evening to help
them celebrate the event. They
brought with them ample provi" ions
for delicious lunch which was served
and the hostess was presented with a
Lumber of beautiful gifts of silver. The
evening hours was spent in informal
sociability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
GAMMA ALPHA PI ELECT.

The Gamma Alpha Pi sorority was
entertained last evening at the home
of Miss Anna Rochow, 2106 Fourth
avenue and the reelection of officers
took place as follows:
President-Miss Anna Rochow.
Secretary treasurer Miss Rose
Carnes.
Reporter-Miss Cecilia Frey
Music and games and a delightful
social hour were passed when refresh
ments were served. The club will
meet in two weeks with Miss Adah
Martin in Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
EPwoRTH LEAGUE PROGRAM.

The Epworth league of the First
Methodist church will hold its regu-
lar monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 10
at 1880 o'clock. A short business ses-
sios will be followed by this program:
Piano trio-Misses Marian and Lois
Hubbard and Josephine Cook.
Reading-Miss Lydia Johnson.
Short sketch of Campbelps island
Dr. w +. Martin
Vocal solo-Miss Faye Atkinson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17

SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT
eoNJcTrD A-MRs:AIIct cFTcLRE Ty,
ton about every one enjoying them !.
the final bit of sweet. :"
Fruit Loaf,

ton about every one enioyfne tss~
the final bit of sweet. -
Fruit Loaf.
Materials-sponge cake, lemon. rs,.
tine, fruit.
Directions-Line mold with s,r,r.
of sponge cake or lady fingers. me-
fill with lemon jelly and set in ! 49, 49,
place to harden. When nearly - ~
gealed fill with drained sliced peach.
cherries, apricots or bananas. Co.,
with the remaining gelatine and vbs.
cold and ready TO serve turn on a A.
and garnish with fruit and WHINE
cream, or serve with plain cream
Lemon jelly recipe will be found on a.
geIatine box.
Banana Box Whip.
a.erials-Bananas, three: suv,r
one-third cup; lemon juice, one tabls'
spoon; vanilla, one-half Tablespoonful.
heavy cream, one cup; chopped pls.
tachio nuts; sponge cake.
Directions-Scrape and press -.
skinned bananas through a sieve !,
vegetable press. Cook sugar and LAW.
on juice just to scald. Cool and aavog
with the vanilla. Whip the cream stis
and gradually add the sugar mixturs
and the banana pulp. Cut of the ton
of sponge cake and scoop out tbs
center. Fill with the mixture; put On
the cake cover and put whipped cream
over the top, slices of bananas, and
chopped pistachio nuts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
LADIES OF EAGLES PARTY.

The ladies of the Eagles held a
largely attended card party yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. II. F.
Winkler. 1920 Tenth avenue. Seven
tables of cinch we're played and prizes
went to Mrs. J. Damrath, first; Mrs.
Frank Larson. second; Mrs. William
Kruger. third, and Mrs. H. F. Wink
Ter, fourth The ladies will hold an
other party in two weeks at the home
of Mrs. Lorain, 1903 Thirty-ninth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
BLUE BIRD CLUB PARTY.

The Blue Bird club met last evening
at the home of Miss Mildred Breecher
in South Rock Island. At the bust
ness meeting it elected Misses Jenette
Doyle and Helen Dodson, editor AID
associate editor of the club paper,
THE Owaissa." Music and games fol-
lowed, in which Miss Irene Sundehn
won the prize. A lunch was served
and the lappy crowt departed for their
homes declaring the Blue Bird had
been found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-17
LAURA MARQUIS CIRCLE.

A meeting of the Laura Marquis
circle of the South Park Presbyterian
church was held last evening, Miss
Hazel Spaulding. 1886 Eleventh-and-a-
half avenue. acting as the hostess to
the girls. Following a short business
session a program of games and con-
tests was carried out and refreshments
were served. combining to make a
very pleasant evening.