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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04

las her subject. Looking Backward
and Looking Forward" Mrs. John
Hasson who compared Germany's lit
erary equipment with that of France;
Mrs. G. W. Foss. who spoke on Ger
many's artillery and her experiences
while in that country; DIR. Estella Nor
man and Mrs. ~ &. Barber who re-
viewed the opening and progress OF
the war. Mrs. Joe Bell. who told of an
interesting trip through the east and
Miss katherine Hayes OF this city.
who told OF her experiences during
her recent tour abroad; Mrs. \. G..
Barber spoke the second time and
compared the recent General Fedora
ton biennial with the first one, Mrs.
Wallace closing the program with 4
few happy remarks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
YOUNG PEOPLE GIVE PROGRAM

The monthly literary meeting of the
Young Peoples society of the First
Swedish Lutheran church was held
last evening in the church annex. The
following numbers constituted the
program:
Scripture reading. prayer and song.
Piano solo-Niiss Selma Peterson.
Vocal solo-Miss Maria Smith.
Reading-Miss Lydia Peaistrom-
Violin solo-Miss Hulda Peterson.
Reading Amy Appelquist.
Piano solo-Miss Violet Dubinsky.
Vocal solo-Walter Freeman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
MISSION SOCIETY OFFICERS.

The annual meeting and election of
officers OF the Womau's Foreign Mis-
sion society OF the First Methodist
church was held yesterday in the
church parlors with Mrs. T. Z New
land as the hostess. At the business
session officers were chosen as fol
lows. to serve for the coming year.
Presideut-Nirs. c. 4. Curry.
First vice president-Mrs. NJ. 7.
Stevens.
Second vice president-Mrs. F. X
Rhoads.
Third vice president-NIrs. H. E.
Casteel.
Corresponding secretary Mrs. Anna
Short.
Recording secretary-Mrs. C. F.
Ackley.
Treasurer-NIiss Florence Battles
Mrs. :. r. Madison was chosen del
egate from the society 10 the meeting
OF The Northwest Branch. which will
be held n Indianapolis the first week
in October. The white boxes were
opened and a goodly sum reported TO
the treasurer Miss Violet DOney sang
a number OF selections. which con
stituted the program. Refreshments
we're served during a pleasant social
hour.
LAST OF SUMNER socIE5LES.
The last OF the sumner series Of
sociables given by the Presbyterian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04

/ Find out wat he is interested in, and
forget the sentimentality for a while.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: a / am
girl of 16 and do not know now 10
dance How can learn without going
to dancing school?
~ Give me . good recipe to take
away freckles.
PING
% I know Of no way, unless Won
have some gifted friends who viii
teach you.
go Lemon juice or buttermiIk will
help, bat there is no remedy which
VII remove freckles permanently. Pro
tect the skin as much as possible from
the wind and sun.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % an five
feet five inches tall, weigh 12S pounds,
and will be IS years old in December.
Am l too heavy for my height and
age?
90 I am a brunette What would
be pretty for a late summer and FIJI
dress for parties and country dances
in a soft material, not too expensive?
90 Is there any harm in going auto
riding alone in the evening with q
young man of 10 years whom l have
known nearly all my life and know he
is very nice boy?
A DAILY READER.
% No.
90 l wonder if a pretty little 6ow-
cred voile would not please you?
90 No, if you get in early, and Il
your parents approve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04

So the old apple tree worked its very
hardest II drew up rich moisture
from the ground and sent It flowing
into the little green apples. II turned
and twisted the MANY leaves SO that the
warm sunny rays could kiss every apple
And then one day Jack Frost came
blowing from the north. Dear me.
he exclaimed TO the old apple tree,
why YOU are dccl,ed up as II you
were having a celebration for me.
Maybe | am. chuckled the tres
knowingly.
And il shook itself in the SUNSHINE
and every red and yellow apple smiled
and smiled all day
Tomoro,o-T The Boastfri C,as,hocoe'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
U. CLUB Al TOWER.

Mrs. Elmer Freed of this city en-
tertained the members of the L. & J..
club a. the Watch Tower yesterday
afternoon. The ladies visited, enjoyed
n number of games and were served
with a delightful lunch. Mrs. c. Carl
son at her home in Moline will enter
tain in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
M6HN-FLOCK.

Miss Elizabeth Flock, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Flock of Ster
ling, Ill. and Frank Mahn of this city
were united in marriage at st. Paul
Wednesday morning. MIR. and Mrs
Nahn will spend their honeymoon in
( Sterling visiting relatives and viii
later on go 20 st. Louis to make their
home. Mr.. Mahn is travelling sales
man for Rumley & Co. of LaPorte,
Ind. His bride has been in Montana
the past II months. where she proved
t up a homestead near Havre.
! PURE FOOD Department MEETS
! The meeting of the pure food and
| household economies department OF
| the Woman's club held Thursday af-
terday at the nome of Miss Martin.
/ 1884 Nineteenth street, was we'll at
tended and very interesting. In the
work that has been done so far the
aim of the department has been to
build a fine foundation for what ii is
hoped to accomplish as the depart
n-ent grows in age and experience.
There is now roll o. 80 members. It
is desired that all mem ers of the Wo-
mans club who contemplate enterias
this department be present at the
October meeting, which will be the
first of the new club year. \ pro
gram which is sure to prove interest
ing and instructive to all housekeepers
has been arranged for the years work.
At the October meeting the subject of
study will be Food; Its Relation TO
Neral and Intellectual Development"
with Mrs. c. l.. Thompson as leader.
This is a subject which should attract
the attention of all housekeepers, and
particularly Of all mothers of grow
ing children.
The state pure food exhibit which
the department has been planning to
have brought to Rock Island is in
great demand throughout the state,
but assurance has heen received from
Hon. Scott Mathews that Rock Is
lands turn rs coming in the early
fall
A list Of medical frauds complied
by the state OF Indiana has been Sc
cured and will be published in poster
form and distributed to the homes in f!
the city.
The proposed milk ordinance which |
was presented to the city commission
crs some time ago, but which has not !
yet been acted upCn. IS being studied /
by the department The city attorney
has been asked to give his opinion |
Of the proposed ordinance from u
egal point of view and other authori-
les have been asked to pass upon it
rom ether points of view.
At yesterdays meeting a press COM
nittee was appointed, and will be com
posed of Mrs. Young, Mrs. c. l..
Thompson and Mrs. w. y. Darling.
Mrs. Darling will also serve as the new
secretary, succeeding Mrs. T. p. Sin
lett who has resigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
SWEDISH LADIES MEET AT
CHURCH

The Ladies Aid society of the
First Swedish Lutheran church gath
cred at the church annex yesterday
for their monthly meeting with Miss
Emma johnson as the hostess. The
time was passed in informal sociabil-
ity and a nice lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04

tcrday afternoon. large number of
the members attending. Plans were
made for the mission meeting to be
held at the church all day Sunday.
Sept. 20. when the ladies will serve
both dinner and supper free to the
members and delegates attending.
During the social hour following the
business session a committee from the
society served refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
TTElAIJTa ono
HOME
ppeBLEMS|
MS ELIzAEETH TLsHpSoN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: % VIII yot
please tell me how to clean a panam'
hat?
(2) What will remove pimples from
the face?
CD Are tennis shoes going to BIZ
worn much?
(4 VIII YOU please give me rem
] edy for sore eyes?
(5J Do blue eyes and black haii
I match?
BLUE EYES.
| % Remove the trimming and lin
! ing and apply paste made Of few
cents worth of powdered sulphur and
the juice of two lemons. Scrub the hat
vigorously with the paste and rinse
with warm water Put the hat in the
sun TO dry and brush again with a
strong brush when dry.
t2) Remove the sebaceous matter
with a sterlized needle, apply perox-
ide or a solution of boracic acid. Use
a daily astringent wash composed of
one-half ounce of tincture of benZoin,
two drains tincture of vanilla, and one
pint OF rose water.
CD Only when being used for ten
MS or other sports where their use is
a necessity.
"a l should advise you to consult
a good eye specialist I should not
care to suggest a remedy without
the trouble.
60 Yes; I like the combination very
much myself.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am girl Is
years old and am pretty and dres.
neatly. l have been keeping company
with a boy At first he seemed to
think very much of me, but of late he
doesn't seem to care as much He
only kisses me once or twice in an
evening now. He is all right in every
other way, and he doesn't pay any at
tention TO any other girl. Do you think
he still loves me? He talks about a
girl he went with before me. Do you |
think he cares for her or me? He says |
he doesn't care anything for her. |
Thank you.
L. G. w.
In the first place, you should lot |
allow him to kiss you unless you are
engaged. / should not wonder If that
were the reason he was firing of YOU
You have cheapened yourself in his
eyes by permitting it. He may not
be tired of you, but I should attempt
10 make things more interesting for
lim, if l wanted to keep him. You
AN see how an evening of sentiment
atty with no finer feeling back of it.
nlIirI.1v ha0nDon NJ I ,
-ou ever have any interesting talks? I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
Bed Time aleS
The AbbIe Tree S Celebration
By Clara Ingram Judson.

And then all OF sudden the tree
happened to think OF the little green
apples hung all over its branches.
4 might color those red and yellow
and then I'd look really gay and | could
have a celebration all Of my own"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
THE STORE FOR AL THE PEOPLE
YOUNG on: &c & McC on!
=. Cooperative N.SA, AVE- Land

Since our public announcement that we would not
advance any Drug prices so long as our large stocks
purchased at old prices, are available, we have in
creased our business nearly So.
At present we do not have to advance prices on
the greatest necessities of the Worid-DrugS and
Medicines
If the inflated wholesale prices effect us when the
time comes for us to buy we will still continue to In
deTSell all others as we have done in the past.
If your Prescription charges have been raised
bring copy of your Prescription to uS-We'l fill it
with guaranteed pure Drugs and Chemicals, and
charge you less than you're probably paying now.
Nj. B. Henwood is our Registered Pharmacist,
he will give you expert service at all times on Pre-
SCription work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
MRs PsPPINes EoR MISS CANNON

Mrs. Frank Popping at her home
1905 Thirty-eighth street, acted as
hostess to a company of ladies' yester-
day at party complimentary to Miss
Esther Cannon. whose marriage to
Frank Kemp of Moline is an event of
Sept. 10. The main diversion of the
afternoon was the game of 500 which
was followed by a guessing contest,
prizes in the games going TO Mrs Bert
Nelson, Mrs. Bert Geer. Mrs. \. Hide
brandt and Mrs. George Smith. The
house was lovely with its decorations
Of yellow and white carried out eff
fectiyely with goidenrod, golden glow
and daisies and tuberoses. White
bells hung from the chandeliers and in
the doorways were strung festoons of
hearts tied with yellow ribbon \
lunch was served and the courses
carried out the yellow and white. Fa-
yors were white doves perched on the
score cards. Each of the guests
brought a gift for Miss Gannon's new
home and the giving of them was a
pleasant feature Of the afternoon. Mrs.
Bert Cannon will entertain next Tues
day evening for Miss Cannon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
SOCIETY MONTHLY BUSINESS
SESSION

The ladies of the German Evangeli-
cal church met in monthly business
session in the church basement yes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04

A new English direction and ro-
tatfon indicator for steam vessels en-
ables captain to watch th- direction
of his ship and speed of his engines
from his cabin or bridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
What the Robin Eats.

In the northern and southern parts
of the west the robin is among the
n est cherished of native birds It is
IN Omnivorous feeder. and its food in
cludes many orders OF insects as well
food is derived from vegetable mat.
ter, the principal item being fruit
The general usefulness of the bird is
such, however, that protecting orch
ards and fruit should be tried before
the policy of killing them is deter
mined on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
spENcER IApIEs, MEMORIAL.

Sixty members and friends attended
the September meeting of the Ladies'
Aid society of Spencer Memorial Meth
odist church yesterday afternoon held
at The home OF Mrs. II. \. Grove. Ga
Forty-thfrd street \ short business
session was held when plans We're
made for a gct-to-gejher meeting to be
held some time this month. Seventy
two calls were reported for the past
month and S9.75 was realized yestAr-
day afternoon \ committee composed
OF MIS-. Thompson, Mrs. Earl Cameron.
Mrs Il \. Beam and Mrs. Matilda
Anderson served an appeti5ing lunch.
Mrs. Thompson. Forty-first street and
Seventh avenue. will entertain At the
October meeting, the first Thursday in
the month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
DETAILS OF DOUBLE WEDDING.

DETAILS OF DOUBLE WEDDING.
The double wedding which united in
marriage Miss Iuez Marie Avery OF
Macomb TO Paul Raymond Spitznas OF
! this city and Miss Eva May Avery To
Allen Lester Tomlinson OF Macomb
took place a. o'clock last evening at
/ the home OF the brides parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Edgar Avery. 4O4 Pierce
street, Macomb. Ill. The home was
beautifully decorated in flowers and
ferns, with cupids, hearts and ribbons
of pink and white, the brides chosen
colors, strung throughout the house.
The ring ceremony was used and was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Jenkens of the
Baptist church m the east parlor Here
there was prepared an altar of lattice
work and flowers around which were
banked ferns and palms.
The brides were beautifully gowled
in dresses OF white shadow wolfe
trimmed with point lace. 4 white
vest OF hand embroidery which is an
heirloom of the Spitznas family. was
worn by Mr.. Spitznas. having been
worn previously by his grandfather.
lailer and brothers at their weddings
\ three course supper was served in
the large dining room TO the immediate
members of the families of the bridal
couples Hand painted place cards
were used and the table decorations
carried out the color scheme of pink
and white Mrs. Spitznas is well
known here. having taught for the past
three years in the schools of Moline.
Mr.. Spitznas. who Is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. II. I. Spitznas of South Rocl, /
Island, Is well known and is engaged .
IN carpenter and contracting business
The young couple will be at home to
their friends in Moline after NOV
where the groom has built a new home
for his bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tomlinson are both
well known Macomb young people and
viii make that place their home where :.
Mr.. Tomlinson is engaged in the con
'ectionery business. Those present at Il
he wedding from here were Mr.. and
Mrs. II. +. Spitznas. Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.
SpitZnas and little son Richard. Mrs
". {. Moeller and Miss Ethel Echmale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04

Young Peoples union OF the city was
held at the United Presbyterian
church last evening. There was a
large attendance and the time was
spent in an informal way. With games
and the serving Of refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-04
Tire Eess Fooa~Drsnsx kssnch af Fcun


More healthful than tea or coffee.
Agrees with the weakest digestion.
Keep it on your sideboard at home.
A quick lunch prepared IN a minute.
The Springfield herald., 1914-04-03
Notice!

H. d. Smith wants to buy
secondhand lumber or build
ings, all kinds; cattle wire fenc-
ing; posts new, or second
hand; few tons of good rough
feed; few loads Of maize grain;
(. few chickens And | vii. buy
'..I or 100 choice yearlng heifers.
Say what you have. and state
price. Write me at Springfield,
, Colo. 3-6
The Springfield herald., 1914-04-03
STRAIN BROS.
Lamar. Colorado.
More Locals.
: Another Buffalo Bill this week,
with the buffalo out and Gurn in.

Another Buffalo Bill this week
with the buffalo out and Gurn in
Nesta Bray bought goot
house and moved it onto hi:
home lot today
Attorney Allen has been help
ing out in the clerks Office fol
few days
,F..C Hoffman aud others from
the Richland country went tt
the timbers this week,
The movies last Tuesday
night were about the best thai
Springfield has had in THAI line
Mr. Dean of Boston, accom-
printed John, A. Huston to Spring
field the first of the week, and
,also gave us pleasant call.
S. e. Reed, who has been on
an extended vi sit to his daughter
Mrs Less Jones. came up in The
Jones car yesterday and rctur--
, ed to his home in Kansas.
The lamb butted H. A. Willer.
of Henderson, Colo, to within %
steps of the first floor,
when they both seemed to be
out of breath. Thanks. Rest
awhile, Mr.. Willer, and come on
up. Later: Willer arriv ed at the
top steps three days later, and is
now on the first floor, for which
more thanks.
~ George Cramb last Monday
was about half way between the
big hin and Coles when his team
was hoored by stroke of light
ming. He walked On to Coles,
supposing the horses we're dead;
but when they got back one of
the horses was up, but the other
one was dead. Bob Homsher
went down to bring him up in
his car, broke down and Bob
Cotton took his car and pulled
them both in.
No, thank yon, the Herald is
not over anxious to measure
''pen points ''or other kinds
of points, with the Democrat
AS point" hasn't any dimen-
siGns, and is thus unmeasura-
ble,' BY any. rules either of gram
mar or mathematics, we are
charitable enough to assume
that the, brother meant pen
Instead OF points,
ib the measurement of which the
Hefhld is not interested. Do
you see the point. brother:
The Springfield herald., 1914-04-03
SRERIFF'S SALE.

BY VIRTUE OF an execution issued out of
the Clerks office of the District court ns Baca
county and State of Colorado, and 10 me directed.
whereby IN, commanded to make tie Of
Three Hundred and twenty three and 10 i00ths
dollar. js323.3D and costs of suit. the cunt Of
u certain judgement recently obtainc4 against
y s. jackson and Margaret l.. Jackson in favor
o -. w. NJ. Dickinson Lumber Company Cor
poration, out ofthe certain lands, and tcf enen's
of the said Il. S. jackson and Margaret l.. jack.
son, have levied on the following properly, -
wit;
Lots 1, h. 6. 7. and 10 of Block is, original
town of S,ringiied Colo.
THE.ETOIiE, according to the said command
shall exposs for sale, ut public auction, all the
right tue and interest of the above nnmsl
T. s jackson and Margart l.. Jackson in and i
TN ai,ov.. sriscd property, on Monday tho 6 =.
day cf A,ril, lsii at ten O'Clock a. nj. at the
T. Mt Court ouse door in Springfield Daea
county, Colorado.
Dated at Springfield Colo. this lasa d,y CT
March 1914.
HARVEY &. KETT
Sheriff Of Baca County.
MERRILL & MARTY, Attorneys.
Date OF first Publication, March IL, i,ii.
Date of asst Publication April B. 1911.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-11
MRS. DAN KELLY DIES
 OF HEART FAILURE

The death of Mrs. Dan Kelly which oCC urred last Saturday evening was very sudden and cast a gloom over her many friends in the city. Mrs. Kelly was apparently in good health Hn Saturday and was on her way 70 the entertainment which was to be given at Eagle hall that night. As she entered the building she com plained of reing short of breath and stopped to rest and asked for a drink ot water, but before it could be pro- cured she asked to be removed from tho building. She was taken to the Fitzgeralds residence which was near by but she rapidly grew worse and died within twenty minutes from the time she was taken sick.
 Mrs. Kelly was ffty-one years old and is survived by five children. Mrs. William Doyle of Juneau, Mrs. Jack Flynn of Nome. Mildred, who is att tending school at the visitation aca- demy in Tacoma and Cornelius and Gladys who were with their mother at the tme of her death. Mrs. Kelly is survived by a mother and three sis tcrs who are now residing in Ana conda, Mont.
 The funeral services will be held at the Cathalic church Tuesday at 10 a. m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-11
Special Nugget Service.

SEATTLE, May 11.-Dr Louis H
 Robin was run down by an automo- bile this morning and died from the effects of his injuries today. It ap- pears that the doctor who was hasten irg to see a patient upon a hurry call started to cross the street not observ . ing the automobile which was travel : ing at considerable speed coming down the side street till it was upon him
 The driver who saw the man ahead ot him gave the alarm, but the doctor b' coming excited hesitated and when the machine he turned directly in iron.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-11

people who desire to leave. to places If safety.
 The government reports that the number of dead found in the destroy ed towns about Aetna number two hundred and four hundred injured. The fall effect of the earthquake has not yet been determined but it is thought
 he loss of life will not be greater than reported in today's dispatches. The reports states that Mount Aetna is in a violent state of eruption and that the dispatches of Saturday and Sunday
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-11
Special Nugget Service.

CATANIA, May 1.-The reports W which are arriving from the scenes of destruction caused by the violent earthquake of last Saturday state that while the loss by dcstructon of towns and villages was very great that the loss of life is not as great as was at first reported. The Italian govern ment has promptly taken hold of the situation in the stricken districts, sent a large body of troops. relief ships and supplies and will remove all the
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-11
KNOX OPPOSES
 REPEAL OF TOLLS.

read influences which are backed by the demands of foreign countries who have no interest which would be in anyway affected by the repeating the t lls bill. It is pointed out by those who hold opposite views that Knox who represents many large corpora tions. including the Carnegie company has been led to issue his statement fir, m no patriotic motives but solely In the interests of the large corporations he represents.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-11
Special Nugget Service.

WASHINGTON. May u,-tormer Secretary Knox today issued state
 ment in which he opposed the repeal of the toll bill in very strong lan- guage. He mentained that there Is no violation of treaty obligations by per hitting coastwise ships to use the canal without charge and that to now rtp peal the tolls bill would show a weakness upon the part of our gov crrment in the interest of strong rail
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-11
MANY LIVES LOST IN
 VICINITY OF RaOUNT AETNA

givng an account of the destruction If owns in the vicinity of Aetna while not fly confined are in the main rue md that som" of the towns have been completely obliterated. The small loss of life is accounted for by the fact that the people had sufficient warning to escape from buildings aVd to reach points of safety.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-11
PRESIDENT BY PROCLAMATION
 ESTABLISHES MOTHERS DAN
OpseiaI Nugget Service,

opseiaI Nugget Service
 WASHINGTON, May 1O.-Presiden' Wilson approved the joint resolution making this Sunday a mothers day throughout the nation.
 In his proclamation he commanded the display of flags from all public buildings and called upon all public institutions and the people generally t" appropriately Observe this day in honuring the mothers.