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CANNOT CLOSE MOUTH. We'll Driller Yawns and His Jaws
 Become Locked.

Council Grove, Kan, Nov. 19.-John Mustain, well driller, is unable to ose his mouth. While waiting fo.. his supper last night he yawned and his jaw locked. Doctors stated today that they would be able to have j John resume eating before long.
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his property to his mother, Mrs. An nie Jenkins. The court held that Mrs. Annie Jenkins was entitled to the property.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-20

WE guarantee our Fresh White River Fish to give satisfaction, oc your money will be refunded. Free delivery. Phon 2272. Wilkin & Cobb, 311 East Third avenue. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-11-20

Anyone wishing .u bu. or sell Jefferson County Script. call on Chas. Well Supply Co. tf
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North Carolina industries employ almost S5,O00 minors under 1S years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
is NOW CONVINCED
AFTER MAKING TEST
STRONG RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
PLANT JUICE GIVEN BY FOR
MER NAVAL OFFICER.

The following statement was maze
by Clarence Robinson, the officer IN
charge of the recruiting station Of the
tri-cities for the United States Marine
corps:
Il take great pleasure IN recon-
mending Plant Juice TO anyone WHO
suffers with weak stomach, nervous
ness and general run down conoi'
ton as i have used it for the aoo's
mentioned ailments and il did not laA
to give me the best results.
Every man or woman VINO Is phys
ically run down. has Indigestion ner'
vousness. biliousness, constipation
neuralgia or any arrangements MnAF
ever of the stomach, kidneys, hsei'
nerves or blood should try Plant Ju,os,
They will be surprised and oensh'su
at the quick results. Plant JUICE .
n vegetable remedy made from w
Juices of medicinal plants gathereo -
all parts of the earth and combines
with great skill into the most uie
velous tonic of the age. For sAle .
the Ballard Drug & Dental compe"!'
106. West Second street, DayenPol,
the New Harper house pharmacy. ho'N
Island, Z. Jericho & Co.. Moi'hs
(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
GIVES TALK ON PANAMA.

George X. Mead of Clinton Iowa.
who has spent many years in the rama
ma canal district, gave splendid talk
on that country, illustrating 1t WIN
125 views. which he had taken, at the
United Presbyterian church. last even
ing. He first showed maps of the dis
trict and canal zone showing the route
of the canal Cross sections were
shown of the gates. locks, emergency
dams. etc, giving an excellent IDEA Oh
the manner in which the great often
has been built. Views of the surround
ing country and cities and modes OF
living were shown with pictures that
were wonderfully clear and very beau
tifully colored. His address was. nm
ished. interesting and instructive, and
all who had the pleasure OF hearing
him were much pleased and benefited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
RECEPTION TO PASTOR.

A reception was held at Central
Presbyterian church last evening 10
extend a welcome to the recently
chosen pastor. Rev. David A. johnson.
and Mrs. Johnson. The church en-
tertainment hall was crowded TO its
capacity and treat in the form OF an
attractive program was given. Fol-
lowing the opening scng by the cen
sregation Miss Esther Malmrose sang
selection. the congregation sang
The Star Spangled Banner" and Miss
Grace Mack gave a reading. After
the singing OF My Old Kentucky
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06

Home by the congregation w. r.
Caulpetzer gave a vocal selection and
then followed another song old Black
Joe" by the congregation. Mrs. Faye
Hough-McCarthy. gave several read
ings and the congregation sang
Yankee Doodle" W. N Phillips then
introduced Rev. Johnson, who
proved his ability as a reader by re-
citing "O;d Ace" which brought an
encore "Barnyard Melodies" To the
tune of the song illinois" clever
parody on Central church was sung
by the congregation and the program
closed with a song by Miss Malmrose'
another reading by Mrs. Mccarthy
and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne
by the congregation. 4 social hour
followed and refreshments OF CAKE
coffee and sandwiches were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
SPENCER LADIES' COFFEE.

The monthly coffee party of the
Ladies' Aid society OF Spencer Me-
mortal Methodist church was held
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. c. VI. Hub
bart. 945 Forty-second street. kindly
throwing open her home for the oc-
casio1. During the afternoon 10
members and their friends were the
guests and they passed a most enjoy
able time. The various divisions of
the society reported 235 calls made
during the month and six new mem
bers were added to the society roll.
\ delightful program of musical num-
bers was given by Miss Olson who
played a piano solo, Miss Grace Sa-
vile who gave a violin selection and
Mrs. W. f. Hill and Mrs Louis John
son who sang duet. Miss Ruth John
son gave a reading and Mrs. G. NJ.
Hubbart who played piano selections.
The hostess was assisted by Mes
danes W. r. Hill. Henry Grove. Belle
Glover and Hedberg. Plans were
made for the annual George Washing
ton birthday dinner 20 be given as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
L. & \. 500 CLUB.

Mrs. Frank Anderson entertained at
a delightful afternoon party yesterday
members of the U. & l. 500 club at
her home, 634 Forty-second street. The
game was played progressively at three
tables. and Mrs. Frank Swanson and
Mrs. Bergin won the first two prizes,
which were books, and Mrs. Fred Mil
lew was awarded the consolation favor.
A delicious two course lunch w2s
served after the games and a large
bunch of carnations were used to trim
the table. The club will be the guests
OF Mrs Peterson on Forty-third street
in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
FOREIGN MISSION SOCIETY.

FOhGtSN mlSoiON OOSiC T.
The Womaa's Foreign Missionary so
ciety Of the First Methodist church
held it's February meeting last even
ing at the home Of Mrs. J. F. Robin
son. GIs Twentieth street At the bus
iness session Mrs. :. r. Madison pre-
scented her resignation as president OF
the society, and in her stead Mrs. c. a.
Curry was chosen as the head.
Mrs. r. X. Rhoads was named vice
president TO nil the place made vacant
by Mrs Curry. The program Of the
evening was in charge Of Mrs. Rhoads,
nnd opened with an organ solo by Mrs
Robinson. Mrs. l.. &. Daugherty read
= chapter on PRAYER from the study
book. "China's New Day" anud Miss
Florence Battles gave reading on the
Subject CT prayer. Mrs. 4. =. Williams
gang The Dear Homeland" Mrs. ! r.
SissOn gave a reading. Through Many
Channels" and Mrs. r. ID. Sweeney
closed the program with a reading.
"Au That Was Left" Mrs. Elizabeth
NicFarlane. state organizer for the ".
&. T. l.. OF Rockford came towards the
close OF the evening and spoke briefly
20 the ladies. An interesting feature
OF the program was a quiz conducted
by Mr.. }. T. \oftskeE. 4 social hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
BY sELENE ARMSTRONG HARMON

From an old Virginia farm, Mrs
John w. Kern, wife of Senator Kern
of Indiana, has garnered treasures
that outstrip the wealth of all the
Indies. These treasures are enthus
iasm, superabundant health, and joy
.! in the simple and wholesome things
of life
Graded between the Allegheny and
the Blue Ridge mountains, near Roa-
noke, Va, is one of the loYeliest of
small valleys. 1t goes by the name of
Carvin's Cove. Here the Kerns own
an estate of 1000 acres, inherited by
Senator Kern from his father. OF
this land $50 acres are farmed by Mrs.
Kern. With her, farming is not fad
but a business. In time. she intends
to make of the place first-class cattle
farm, conducted by the most efficient
and up-to-date methods. She raises
chickens and hogs; and last summer
she realized goodly sum on the sale
of vegetables from her garden.
That portion of the Kern estate
which is not under cultivation has
been left to its natural beauty for
the enjoyment of its owners ard their
friends.
at is not only the accessibility of
our Virginia place to Washington, -
says Mrs. Kern, that appeals to us.
it is for its health giving qualities.
and for what these mean to our two
growing boys that we value it most
When we decided, soon after my hus-
band took his seat in the senate, to
have home there, l entered upon one
of til most thrilling and delightful ad-
ventures that may befall woman
that of housebuilding. ] was my own
architect and contractor. which added
to the fun of it. My carpenters were
sturdy mountaineers with an instinc-
tive sense of the beauty of line and
proportion that go to make the ideal
house. Also we quarried the stone
from the mountain side. The re-
suit was a house that was not ex-
pensive. but perfectly suited to the
needs of country life"
It's living room, 40 feet long and 20
feet wide, is dominated by great
stone fireplace. It's windows are num-
erous and spacious. and every bed
room opens on a sleeping porch. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
LADIES' AID COFFEE.

A very delightful meeting of the La
dies Aid society of the Memorial
Christian church was held yesterday
at the home OF Mrs. f. Archer, go
Second avenue, with 80 members and
their friends. attending. AT a short
business session plans were discussed
for the penny lunch TO he held at the
church Feb. II. The ladies had
brough. their sewing and fancy work
and busted themselves with that while
they visited. Mrs. Archer, assisted
by Mrs. J. W. VanArsdel and Mrs
Harry Shiffer. served delicious refresh
ments, the serving table having as its
decorations a large bunch of carna-
lions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

There VIII be a meeting of the
Rock Island County Humane society
Monday morning. Feb. .. at 10 O'Clock
in the Office of DR. J. w. Stewart in
the Safety building.
The third of the series of pantry
sales being given by the Ladies' Aid
society of the First Methodist church
Will be held tomorrow afternoon at
Allen. Myers & Co.'S store on Second
avenue.
, The meeting OF the Loyal Bereans
of Memorial Christian church which
was to have been held this evening
a the home of Mrs. Mary Shaw, has
been postponed indefinitely because
of sickness in the family of the host
ess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
HApT a0o
HONE
pQeBLES
sas tLIzAIiru TusnpsoM

Dear Mrs. Thompson: Will you
kindly send me recipe for making:
Cd Salt beads: also for making
(2) Rose beads which are worn so
much. II. \. b.
+ G) Salt beads: Take one cup of
fine table salt and heat # very hot.
Dissolve one-half cup OF corn starch
in one-half cup Of water. With
sfhe cornstarch solution mix the color
ing matter. which may be bluing. Eas-
ter egg dye or red ink for salmon pink
To make black beads. use black ink
Remove the salt from the fire. and
add the cOlored mixture. Work with
the hands into a smooth dough. Wrap
IL in damp cloth. and break off
pieces OF equal size. mOlding them into
beads. String beads on a hatpin. a
knitting neddle or fine wire. and dry
several days. They shrink in drying
To polish. rub tho beads with 4 cloth
which has been dipped In sweet oil.
String with stee- or gilt beads be-
tween the colored ones. Pure white
beads alternatsd with gilt beads are
pretty.
90 Rose Beads: Put rose petals
Through meat grinder several times
till they are fine and smooth. putting
in little copperas TO make them
black. Round into round beads be
tween palms OF hands. making them
fwice as large as wanted. as they
shrink about half. When made into
beads lay on platter for several hours.
chen roI again. String on broom
straws or hatpins and put in sun 20
dry. When dry take from straws. put
into cloth bag and rub vigorously TO
lnake them quite smooth. Polish by
putting a little olive oil in the palm of
the hand and rubbing them. then wire
with a cloth.
: Dear Mrs. Thompson: an
young man age 10. Have been going
with girl OF IS. She says she likes
me better than she does the other
bows that are going with her now.
But she won't kiss me good night.
therefore don't think she loves me.
What should be proper for me to do?
SHORTY.
Nice girls don't kiss the fellows
good night. and the more a nice girl
likes a fellow the less AIT she is TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06

kiss him, unless she is engaged 20
marry him. So you had better stick
to this girl, and as soon as you can
ask her II she loves you enough TO
marry YOU. II she does, kiss her then
and there and you'll find she won't
object. but viii probably return the
kiss. The only way 20 know If a girl
truly loves you IS 10 ask her 10 marry
you. You will know then by her
Yes" Or No
Dear Mrs. Thompson: a. What
do you think OF a boy who makes a
date with a girl and then has his friend
call her up and tell her he is out OF
town. when he is not?
C2D / am II. = boy of 81 has asked
NE FOR steady company, but ! do not
care for steady company. What shall
I tell him? ! do not want to hurt his
feelings.
CD While talking TO a boy friend
We started quarreling. and 1 called
him liar. for which / am sorry now.
Shall I tell him that am sorry or let
it go?
90 We are two girl chums OF IL
Do you think we are too young to go 70
to parties and stay till IL and II
O'Clock?
ROSALIA AND REGINA.
"a think ] would be very careful
rot 20 make any more dates with him
C2D Tell him that you think you
will be better friends IL you do not
keep steady compasy.
90 II was very impolite. my dear.
and II you said what isn't true, you
should have apologized. However, II
he does not seem TO bear you any
grudge. better let II go now
90 ] do not like TO see girls stay
up so late They gain nothing by it.
but they would profit in beauty and
health If they managed to be in bed
and asleep by 10 o'clock every night.
at the latest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
ELMAN ATILLiNoIs TONIGHT.

This IS the evening of the violin re.
cital by Mischa Elman at the Illinois
theatre given under the auspices of
the Rock Island Musical club. While
the seat sale has been good and a
large audience is assured there are
still number of good seats left both
in the 80 seats and the S1.50 seats.
Elman arrived in the city this after
noon at O'Clock and registered at the
New Harper. The concert of this
evening will be treat that no music
lover of the community can afford to
miss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
GERMAN SOCIETY MONTHLY sES
SION

Seventy-five ladies attended the
monthly business and social meeting
of the Ladies society of the German
Evangelical church held yesterday af-
ternoon at the church, and thee spent
a very enjoyable afternoon together.
The ladies take their sewing with them
and visit and participated in a guess
ing contest in which Mrs. Book won
the first prize, a handmade dolly. A
committee of four ladies, Mesdames
John Smith, Gilbert, Mogler and Min
ME Smith, served a delicious lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
HOSTESS TO FoRTNIGHTLY CIR


Mrs. f. T. Anderson at her home
$500 Seventh avenue, entertained the
members of the Fortnightly Reading
circle and their husbands last evening
in a very pleasant informal way one
had arranged for their entertainment
a program of games and contests anu
prizes were won by Rev. l. o. Nothslelii'
Mrs. Louis Ostrom and DR.. G. A. An
dreen. The hostess, assisted oy her
sister. Miss Brodire of Orion, served
a lunch before the close of the even
ir-C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
SWEDISH Y. S. PROGRAM.

The Young Peoples society of the
First Swedish Lutheran church held
a literary program last evening at the
church annex. Following scripture
reading and prayer by Rev. Karl Nil
sson, program was given consisting
of piano duet by Misses Ruth Swan
son and Lydia Pealstrom, a reading
by Ernest Swanson, vocal solo by
Ruth johnson, piano solos by Miss
Hilda Johnson and a talk by Rev. Karl
Nilsson. Carl Londberg of Moline clos
ing the program with a reading.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
MILAN'S MAYOR RESIGNS
Serves Notice So Successor Can Be
Chosen at Regular Election.

James Maucker. president of the vii
lage board of Milan. has submitted
his resignation TO take effect May A.
and the board has accepted it. His
successor will be elected IN the coun-
ell this spring, notice having been
given in time to make this possible.
Mr.. Maucker was elected last spring
and so had another year TO serve. He
will become associated with his
brother, W. c. Maucker, in farming in
the lower end of the county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
THURSDAY 500 CLUB.

Mrs. c. W. Hedberg, 914 Fourteenth
and-a-half street. was the hostess yes
terday afternoon to the members of
the Thursday 500 club. The game of
800 was played as usual, and to Mrs.
Hedberg fell the head prize, Mrs. NJ.
Hanson and Mrs. NJ. Thiessen taking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
A. Q. A. GIRLS MEET.

The A. Q. A. Girls met las evening
With Miss Josephine Knox. A delight
full time was spent in sewing and a
dainty luncheon was served by the
hostess. The next meeting will be
held with Miss Regina Huber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
CLEAR 500 FROM DINNERS.

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church of Milan served meals during
the farmers institute in Milan and as
result of their efforts they have
cleared over 500 which will go to-
wards the Presbyterian church. They
are mach gratified with the patronage
given them and pleased with its re-
Suits
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
NOTICE!

All members OF independence Camp
No 20, NJ w. of A. are hereby noti-
fed that beginning Monday, February
3. all meetings of the Camp will be
held at X. OF c. hall. formerly the
y. NJ. c. A. building. corner OF Nine
teenth street and Third avenue. En-
trance on Nineteenth street. Meetings
called promptly at 1880 p. m.
NJ II. STEVENS,
ELMER r. JOHNSON. Consul
tAdy) Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
ODD FELLOWS ENJOY DANCE.

Members of the local Odd Fellows
lodges accompanied by their wives en-
joyed a dance held last evening at the
lodge rooms. Before the social pro-
gram the usual business meeting was
held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
ROSEMARY 500 CLUB.

Mrs. Otto Priester, 73S Eighteenth
street, was hostess to the Rosemary
club yesterday afternoon at the fort
nightly meeting. The games were fol-
lowed by a lunch and the afternoon
passed pleasantly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06

the other two favors. Everyone had a
good time and enjoyed the lunch serv-
ed by the hostess. Mrs. Lily Lyons,
141S Sixteenth avenue. will be the
hostess to the club in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06

near Feb. % as possible for the date
this year falls on Sunday. The pro-
ceeds from the afternoon amounted
10 Sill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06

| house is built on a perpendicular bluff,
and commands beautiful views. The
place is appropriately named Kern.
cliff"
Mrs. Kern is proud of her husband,
and interested in his career, but Meth
err society, nor politics hold illusions
for her. The real things in her life
are love of family; and courage TO
suffer as all must suffer who live deep
ly; friendship, and an abiding joy In
the things of nature-all of which are
tempered by a rare sense of huruor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
MRS. mFARLANe GIVES ADDRESS

Under the auspices of the young peo-
pies branch of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union, Mrs. Elizabeth
McFarlane of Rockford, state organizer
of the w. G. T. L.. gave an address
last evening at the First Baptist
church on the subject of temperance.
Mrs. McFarlane spoke on general tenn
perance work and then suggested
means OF organizing for more effect
i've work in the cause OF temperance
in Rock Island. She directed her re-
marks particularly to the young wo-
men of the audience and of the city
urging them to use their influence in
promoting purity among young men.
She maintained that with their help
many young men could be brought to
change their ways of living, could be
persuaded to quit smoking and drink
ing of intoxicating liquors IL the young
women would refuse TO accept their
company or to associate with them.
She did not think that there should
be double standard i'm judging men
and women and in their manner of
life. She spoke. too, of the conditions
in Rockford and of the good that has
been accomplished there by the dr. -"
She spoke especially of one prominent
attorney who had been eager i'll mis-
efforts in behalf of the "wets" until
one night his own son, young boy.
came home Keeling drunk, from which
time on his attitude towards the drys
was changed. \ number of young
people signed the pledge last evening
and as a whole the meeting was a
very profitable one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
pAsso.scHwEicKERT.

A wedding OF interest to people OF
the tri-cities took place Tuesday morn
ing, Feb. 3 at 9 o'clock, at st. Joseph
church in Peru. Ill. when Henry
Dasso OF this city was united in mar
rage with Miss Frances Schweickert
of Peru, Ill. The wedding was bril-
liant affair, the ceremony being per-
formed by Father Justus before
large company OF relatives and friends
OF both bride and groom. AS the
bridal party entered the church the
wedding march from Lohengrin was
played by Sister Princetia- The bride
on the arm OF her father. who gave her
in marriage, was met at the altar by
the groom. The bride had as her at
tendants her sisters, Miss Hilda
Schweickert as maid OF honor. Miss
Beatrice Schweickert as bridesmaid
and little Marie Schweickert as the
ring bearer. The groom was attended
by his brother, Joseph Dasso, as best
man.
The brides gown was a beautiful
creation of white satin trimmed in
real lace and pearls made entraine and
her veil was in the Juliet cap style
caught with orange blossoms. Her
DO0uet was OF DTlue roses lie
maid OF honor wore a beautiful gown
OF pink charmuese made with lace
bodice. the skirt having an ACCORDION
plated tunic and made entraine. She
carried pink roses. The bridesmaid
also wore pink charmeuse trimmed in
Cir and she carried pink roses. The
little ring bearer wore white accord
con plated silk and she carried the
ring in the heart of a rose.
A large reception was held after
the ceremony at the Casino hall.
where an elaborate supper was served
and later an orchestra played for
dancing.
The groom Is the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Dasso of this city and has
always made this city his home. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Schweickert of Peru, ILL.,, and
has made a host OF friends in this city
on occasional visits here.
They left on an extended trip
through the east and on their return
will make their home N Peru.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Dasso, Joseph
Dasso, Hannah Dasso. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Schuerman and Henry Eick.
all of this city. attended the wedding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-06
5@ieH

followed the program and the ladies
were served with refreshments.