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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

(2) Do you think / am too tall to
look nice?
90 I have blue eyes and brown
hair. What color OF clothes would
suit my looks best?
90 Is there a remedy that will
cure catarrh OF the stomach?
DARLING
~ You weigh enough at your age.
90 No.
CD Brown, the color OF your hair.
or dark blue or any shade of grey.
90 This is a matter for the doctor.
II you have such a trouble. better be
gin treatment at once. as it can be
very serious.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ID Have
gone with a fellow about two years.
Is It proper for him TO kiss me good
night?
90 Do you think this fellow cares
for me. as he gives up his pleasures
TO come and see me?
90 At what hour should 4 young
man depart for home after spending
the evening with his lady friend?
DOUBTFUL.
a. I don't think # is best. unless
you are engaged TO be married.
90 / should rather think he does,
my dear. However. when a man
really loves a girl and is able to sup
port a wife, he asks her 10 marry him.
60 He should never stay later than
10 O'Clock. She needs her beauty sleep
and he needs sleep il he is going TO
get ahead in his work.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % Is eigh-
teen too young TO be married?
90 What is good for red hands?
Mine are always red and rough look
ing. LONESOME.
% II You are we'll developed phys
ically. know how 20 cook and keep
house and make a husband happy,
then a girl is not too young TO marry
at eighteen.
(2J Steep a tablespoonful OF flax
seed in one-half pint OF boiling water.
Strain and add ten cents worth OF gly-
cerine. > cents worth of witch hazel.
Last. add 10 cents worth benzoin. APP
ply each time after your hands are in
water. II will soften and whiten the
skin. Do not wash your hands d.
rectly before going outdoors and al
ways wear gloves outdoors. Wooden
gloves are apt to chap the hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
TANGO TEA CLEARS 500.

The IN His Name circle or Kings
Daughters was sponsor for n very sue
cessful tango tea given yesterday at
the Rock Island club house. The circle
entertained approximately 300 people
and the afternoon hours were devoted
TO dancing To music by the Criterion
orchestra. with a solo dance by Miss
Dorothy Simpson. The ladies' served
ices and cake at a serving table
decorated with jonquils. There was a
card room provided for those OF the
ladies' who cared 10 play cards. The
proceeds from the tea will clear 800
for the charity work OF the circle and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
Things Worth Knowing.

/ Things worth knowing.
A little salt added to the custard
keeps it from drying and caking and
adds to the flavor
Instead of trying to cream sugar
and butter for a cake with a tiresome
spoon or knife blade. try using wire
potato masher This chops the butter
finely and blends the two with little
| trouble in a short time
When baking pumpkin or custard
pies, bake the crust a little before
putting in the filling This will keep
it from getting soaked or soggy.
A few drops of lavender poured in
a glass of hot water will purify the
air in sick room or cooking odors.
The Table.
Halibut Steak Baked With Tomatoes
Make rich sauce of tomatoes,
fresh or canned. seasoning with butter
rolled in flour. sugar. pepper. onion
juice and salt, adding. if you have it,
sweet pepper, seeded and minced.
Cook fifteen minutes, strain, rubbing
through a colander, and cool. Lay
the halibut in oil and lemon juice for
an hour, place upon the grating of
your covered rooster. pour the sauce
over II; cover and bake twelve minutes
to the pound. Sift Parmesan cheese
over the fish and cook five minutes
longer. Serve upon a hot dish. pour
ing the sauce over il.
Baked Macaroni-Break half pound
OF macaroni into short lengths: cook
until tender in boiling sailed water.
II must be clear and soft, but not
broken. Drain and put layer IN the
bottom OF buttered pudding dish. Dot
with butter. sprinkle lightly with cay
enne and salt to taste: cover with
grated cheese and on this put another
layer OF macaroni. Fill the dish in
this order. having the cheese for the
top layer. Put in n cupful OF milk;
cover and bake half an hour. Uncover
and brown.
Potato Souffie-Into two cupfuls OF 1
potato work three cupfuls of |
hot milk I'm which two tablespoonfuls |
Of butter has been melted. Beat out |
all the Jumps until smooth. Season
with salt and pepper. Beat four eggs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The alumnae OF St. Josepi's school
will give card party at st. Joseph's
hall Monday evening. Cinch and 500
will be played and refreshments will
be served.
St Joseph's Girls club are issuilS
invitations to a dancing party to be
given Tuesday evening, Feb. "a at the
new X. c. hall. Wrixon's orchestra
will give the dance porgram.
The Ladies' circle of Zion Lutheran
church will meet Monday evening
with Mrs. 4. a. Milton. 4211 Seventh
avenue. in regular monthly session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
CENTRAL MISSION SOCIETY.

The Mission Study class OF Central
Presbyterian church was yesterday
entertained by Mrs. L. J. Van Etten.
1916 Fourteenth street. with all men,
bers OF the class attending. Mrs. II.
J. Dawson gave a review OF the last
chapter Of Mexico Today dealing
with the protestant movement IN Mex
leo. a very pleasant social hour was
passed and the hostess served a nice
lunch. The meeting OF the class in
two weeks will be an evening session
and will be held at the home OF Mrs.
c. F. Freytag. 900 Fifteenth street,
and the text book VIII be reviewed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
TRAVELLERS HOLD
ANNUAL BANQUET

The annual banquet and ball of the
local council No. 166, United Travellers
of America, will be held this evening
at the New Harper. There are 100
members in the local council and
about 10 couples are expected to at
tend the function. A. c. Kennedy of
Freeport, grand councillor, the high
est officer of the state organization
has notified the committee in charge
that he will be present with many
other grand officers and deputies.
Six candidates will be initiated this
afternoon at the Odd Fellows hall
w. F. Kaupke of Rock Island will act
as postmaster and a number of
speakers will be heard at the banquet.
Dancing will be enjoyed after the
spread, music to be furnished by the
Criterion orchestra.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
BROADWAY LADIES' TEA.

A Washington tea was given under
the auspices OF the Ladies' Aid So
ciety or Broadway Presbyterian church
yesterday at the home OF Mrs. Fred
Titterington. SIG Twenty-second street
which was very largely attended. The
ladies took their. needlework and
busted themselves with that as they
visited. DR.. w. $. Marquis gave a
short talk to the society on the bud
get system and every members cam
paign in the church. Refreshments
were served and the time passed pleas
antly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
WASHINGTON SUPPER AT sPEN.
GER.

over 100 people took supper Inst
evening at Spencer Memorial Met6o-
dist church on the occasion of the an
nual Washington party given by the
Ladies' Aid society OF the church. The
tables were decorated in flags and
flag balls and cherry trees and the
ladies served an excellent supper
realizing a good sum for their work.
The Standard Bearers OF the church
conducted a candy sale in connection
with the supper and realized a nice
sum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

ing to serve on q refreshment commit
tee for the next meeting. Enthusiasm
was high at yesterdays meeting and
the club will be the means OF making
n greater school social center. The
meetings of the Mothers club are to
continue throughout the summer.
Fathers should also exert an influ-
ence and have opportunity of aiding
their children through like agencies
in which the mothers expect to work
by the formation of a Mothers club
Miss Harris says. Therefore she VIII
be instrumental in seeking cooperation
of fathers and Parent Teachers clubs
are to be started in the near future in
all probability.
Cooperation Is Plan.
Cooperation of mothers for the bet
torment of school conditions was
touched on by Miss Harris in her ad-
dress She urged the mothers to be
optimistic in their work. MANY moth
ers in district No. As as well as other
districts have excellent ideas which
have never come to the surface" said
Miss Harris. Women should have an
opportunity to express these latent
ideas and thus add to the enthusiasm
of the Mothers club idea"
Children of school district No. 40
rendered a program of unusual excel
Ience yesterday afternoon. Mothers ex-
pressed themselves as pleased with
the chance of having attended the
meeting and many remained until a
late hour. Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served and a social hour
followed the program given by the pu-
pills.
To Visit Schools.
Miss Lou Harris will make detou-
of various country schools in the south
ern part of the county next week, and
will be absent from her Office in the
court house here on Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday. Miss Harris
plans to carefully inspect number of
the schools in this part of the county
in an effort to bring about the best
conditions possible, and will address
the pupils on subjects of educational
and home interest.
Miss Lou Harris today states that |
every teacher has a chance to raise |
the grade of her certificate at regu- |
lar examination to be held April Is and
IA. Those who desire to take the ex- |
must give notice to Miss
Harris prior to March 2S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
HApTa oo
HONE
pQeBLI1S
Has rLrzABEru TEs~Q5oN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: am a
woman thirty years old. l have one
little girl two years old. am deeply
in love with a man twenty-five years
Of age. He wants me TO marry him.
Please give me some advice how 10
get divorce from my husband.
JESSIE.
Is your husband unfaithful to you?
Has he beaten you and knocked you
down? Does he refuse 20 support you
OF TO live with you? or is he a fairly
good man. trying 20 give you a good
home and be a good husband and
father?
What right have you TO fall in love
with another man. when you are mar
ried and have a child? Even II you
do not love your husband any more.
you should remember your duty to
your child. and her right 10 have her
own father.
You are eight years older than your
lover. He is too young 10 know wheth-
er he can love You for life. or not.
II is very easy for him TO saw now
that he wants TO marry you. II you
divorced your husband he would prob
ably change his mind. Better stay on
the safe side and Try TO be a good
woman and . good wife and mother.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: % Is there
any way ! can massage my nose to
make IL smaller. as Il is quite broad?
II so. will you please explain how?
90 Do you think IL is good to clip
the ends Of the hair just before full
moon? Ny hair Is thin and when
braided II tapers almost 10 nothing.
wondered IL il would grow more
even II cut the ends.
A FRIEND.
Cd Il is almost impossible to
change the shape OF the nose with
out an operation. You might try a pull
ing motion toward the tip. outward or
downward. Also. Il may help IL you
will attach one OF the spring clothes
pins TO the broad part when retiring
al night, leaving IL attached all night. /
This Is apt TO be very uncomfortable, 4
however.
90 II is a good idea 20 SINCE the 7.
ends OF the hair a very little about /
once a month II e. the regularity. /
not the time OF the moon. which does 1
good Your hair will be thicker in 4
time IL you will massage a tiny bit I
OF castor oil into the scalp every night.
and then brush II with at least 10 firm /
strokes.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ~ am a
young man OF twenty-Ope. weigh 162 .
rounds and am , feet. liz inches
in height. Do ! weigh enough?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
PLAN TO BETTER
COUNTY SCHOOLS
Department of Public Instruc-
ton Inaugurates Splendid
System.
STANDARD is REQUIRED
County Superintendent Harris to Con-
fer With Directors on New
Plans.

In an effort to bring about the I'M
provement of county schools through
out the state of Illinois, the depart
ment of public instruction at Spring
field has issued 100 page book, pro
fusely illustrated, which explains the
work thoroughly, and which is being
sent broadcast throughout the state to
country schools.
This morning Rock Island County
School Superintendent Miss Lou Har
ris received a shipment of these books,
and will send one to each clerk of the
board of directors in the various dis
tricts of the country. with instructions
that the rules laid down therein are to
be followed explicitly in an effort to
better the country schools. of this
county.
The system inaugurated is to bring
about an equality in the standard OF
the schools and the teachers must
work together in order to accomplish
the improvement over present condi-
tions.
Requirements Are Many.
The requirements in the book are
many but can be easily followed by the
teachers without much extra effort.
Rules for the condition of the various
school buildings, the yard, the fur
nishings and supplies, the organiza-
ton, the teacher, the grounds, ETC., are
laid down clearly so that there will
be no trouble in following them out.
The desire of Miss Harris is that the
various teachers throughout Rock Is
land county make an effort to observe
these rules to the best of their ability
and she will make every effort to bring
about these improved conditions.
The rules generally are applied to
one room school houses, as most coun-
try institutions contain but the one
school room. One excellent require
ment is the establishment of a library
for the pupils and one corner of the
school room can be used for this. 1t
affords a place of reference and never
fails to be of assistance in the educa-
tional work.
The work of improving and better
ing the district schools of Rock Is
land county under these conditions will
be started at once, is the announce
ment made today by Miss Harris, and
the superintendent will assist in every
manner possible.
Mothers Club.
That there. are undeveloped posi-
bilities of helpfulness along school
lines in the mothers of school dis
trict No. 40, Moline, was the as
sertion of Miss Harris yesterday
afternoon in a speech at the organiza-
ton OF a Mothers club. which started
with a membership of % women. Mrs.
II. X. Stewart was named president of
the club and Mrs. a. X. Spencer, secre-
tary.
The newly formed club will meet
regularly the third Friday of each
month. A committee of four women
is TO be appointed at each prior meet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
GOLDEN RULE BIBLE CLASS.

Miss Hazel Beckwith. 2O2O Fifth ave-
nue.. was the hostess last evening to
the members OF the Golden Rule Bible
class OF the First Methodist church.
y number of new members were re-
ceived into the class bringing the roll
close to 80. Mrs. T. E; Newland ad-
dressed the class, a social hour when
refreshments were served following.
Mrs. Faye Hough-McCarthy will be
the hostess at the next social meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

and tried remedy for those who are
subject 20 colds. Peruna fortihes the
ryEtem against taking cold II reg
riates the bowels and tones Up the
Whole nervous system
TIE COLD TOWEL BATH. as
described on page three OF the new
Ills OF LIFE" should be used IN every
iton-c- Sent free Peruna used with
A. cold towel bath protects against
Eoie.
- FORM you can now procure them
~ writing 70 the PerUna Co. Column
Is Ohio.
Advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
U. p. MISSION SOCIETY.

Mrs. ID. Z. Steck. 1928 Second ave-
nue,was the hostess yesterday af.er-
noon to members of the Woman's Mis-
sion society OF the United Presby-
terrain church. a large number OF
whom attended the meeting. Num-
bers OF the ladies gave readings from
the second chapter OF The New Amer
lea the society text book. and the
routine OF business occupied the bust
ness hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
PREPARE EoR APRIL SALE.

The Ladies' Sewing society OF the
German ImmanueTs Lutheran church
was entertained Thursday at the home
of Miss Mollie Schroeder, 1919 Seven
enteenth street. The ladies spent the
time sewing in preparations for a sale
to be held April 10. Refreshments
were served during the social hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

best authorities IN America on violin
making, a musical critic of high order,
was appealed to. 1t is noteworthy
| that Mr.. Hornsteiner rarely enthuses
All unconscious of the seriousness of
| the verdict, with closed eyes. a peeuI-
iarity of Linda's while playing, the
sweet little maid curved the violin to
! her breast and the soul-stirring Trau-
merei filed the room. The answer was
the purchase of a Bachman 100 years
old Mr.. Hornsteiner said: 81 have
heard all the student ability in Chicago
and she is second to none"
Within a scant three years work and
in her tenth year Linda has roper
toire embracing such numbers as:
Sonata G minor ........ Tartini
allegro Brilliant ........ Ten Have
'MaZurka" Mylnarsh
Meditation" (Thais) $50. Massenet
"Menuett 1880. beethoven
Evening Song" -......... Schumann
"Traumerei' ..... Schumann
III Trovatore" ...... Verdi-Singeiee
When she plays she is no longer
child, but. an artist with message to
deliver. Her maturity of conception,
depth of emotion. sense of tone color,
distinguish her playing and bid fair to
make her an artist of authority and
note 1t must not be thought that
these results have been attained with
out labor From the time the child
first began study she has not missed
even so many as a dozen lessons, tax
ing never less than two each week
and most of the time three. She has
worked quietly and steadfastly. Many
are the sacrifices that this brave little
heart has made uncomplainingly.
At an evening company recently
where she appeared as soloist the rem
dition of Meditation" was received ID
tears This technique defying ability
to bring forth emotion is feature
possessed only by the great artists OF
any art and the same quality as tna'
of a Nine. Patti or Schumann HeinK II
song Linda Sool has the overflow OF
soul and the infinite capacity for tax
ing pains that characterizes the WORK
of the genius Even her teacher, &C
customed to her nearness, is often ior
getful of the note because of moist eye
as the little musician searches
wealth of tenderness from the strings.
To the harmony of the home lie anu
the perfect cooperation of the parents
with the teacher much of the good TO
suits is due. and it speaks wonaef'
fully of their good judgment that tne'
have been careful that no over-em-
phasis of her talent appear. immune
to self-consciousnes she is as napp'
sprite in garden of flowers.
Everything the child does is marXeu
with intensity of execution. she en-
broiders beautifully and at Christmas
presented her teacher with pillow
stitched exquisitely shaded
her own Interpretation of color.
beauty drawn to her attention sne
naively remarked. ITS shaded JUS
ike a crescendo." \ practical appne"
ion of musical thought.
lowered with loneliness, brunette :.
.ype. her facial contour suggestive =,
strength, it is evident that Linda Soo'
will grow into noble womanliness'
ng her art as a sacred thing; renectins
lonor upon the community thar hS'
Ter development.
There come many requests for LINZ
o play, but with a very few excep.ions
he parents and teacher have Wissp
efused in order that the child's siuules
nay go on quietly and uninterrup'eul'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
NARcIssUs CLUB MEETING.

y pleasant meeting OF the Narcissa
club was held last evening with Miss
Bertha Wesenberg. 1TOG West Sew
enth street. Davenport. as the hostess.
The members spent the evening with
their needIework and a nice lunch
wa served before the evenings
close. The club will be entertained in
two weeks by Miss Nettie Auwarier.
1911 Sixth avenue. this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

Marseilles-'The strike of engineers
on the Messageries Maritimes spread
and it was found necessary to lay up
two freight steamers. the Caucase and
{.he Normand. The engineers also
left the mail steamer Atlantique. The
company has asked the government
to supply naval engineers to keep the
mail steamers manned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

success of the affair. Plans are be-
ing made to give a similar tango tea
and the date has been set for Easter
week and will also be he'd at the ROCK
Ialand club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
oEoReE WASHINGTON coEEEe.
NO MORE COLDS
SINCE TAKING
- PERUNA

No one can fully
appreciate the Joy
Of life who Is SUD
Ject 10 colds To be
free from colds f.
a blessing which
comparatively fe "
people enjoy.
Peruna Is an old
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
.5@ieH

it took the form Of 4 George Washing
ton party. The house was decorated
in the national colors and red hatchets
and each guest was given a small pa
per Ratchet as a souvenir. Refresh.
ments were served by the committee
OF which Mrs. VanGslder is chairman
and SIS was realized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
School SAVINGS,

The State bank of Rock Island col
Iected from the schools yesterday the
savings deposits of the children for
the past week, which amounted TO
S192.g4. The amounts deposited in
the various schools follow:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21
FIRST ANNUAL PRAISE SERVICE

rtHSl ANNUAL FHHlSE 81 HNlCE.
The first annual praise service of
the WOman's Missionary society of
vas held yesterday at the church with
a very encouraging attendance OF
members and their friends. The presi-
dent OF the society. Mrs. c. W. Halves,
took charge OF the services which con-
sisted largely OF prayer and praise in
song a number OF the ladies told in
an interesting way why they are
thankful that they were not born in a
foreign country each lady taking some
different country a paper prepared
by Miss Fannie CIeland and read by
Hrs. G. ID. McLane told why she is
Cad she r. an American woman. The
home mission part OF the program
consisted OF the telling of short
ne story OF little colored girl. Mrs.
&. A. Boehme telling the life story OF
a mountain girl and Mrs. LAUDER OF an
American Indian girl Vocal selec-
ticas were given by Mrs. /. J. Green
AID Miss Rosabella Stewart. The Of
fering collected for missions amounted
20 $3.50. \ delightful social hour
fcIlowed and refreshments were
Ct A. ed IN the church basement.
GEORGE WASHINGTON COFFEE.
The Ladies' Aid society OF the FIRST
Methodist church conducted a coffee
yesterday at the home OF Mrs. +. o.
Va1Galder. 1910 Twentieth street. aud
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-21

Dear Mrs. Thompson: ~ I am a
young man OF twenty-ope. weigh 162
rounds and am feet. liz inches
in height. Do ! weigh enough?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-06
w. H. S. TO PLAY
AT Y. M. c. A. GY M.
ARRANGEMENTS MADE TO COM.
PlETE SEASON BASKET
BALL SCHEDULE.
First Game viii Be Played With
Pittsburgh Team at Local Gym
January 10 Will Also
Practice There.

Arrangements were practically
made yesterday whereby the Y. VI.
c. 4. officials will allow the high
school basketball team to play out
the remaining games on their sched-
ule at the local gymnasium. The
high school players will also prac-
tice az the gymnasium from time 10
time in order TO keep I'm first class
condition for the games. The grant
Ing OF the right OF the high school
team 10 play out their schedule az
the ! VI. c. a. means that clean.
healthy athletic sport will be con-
tinued throughout the winter season.
The next game on the Wheeling
high school schedule Is with thu
North Side high school Of Pitts
burgh. Pa. which will be played in
this city on January 10. No doubt
this VIII be a very interesting and
exciting game. as the teams are very
equally matched.
The text game which the Y. NJ. G..
a. team Will play will be with Beth
any college on Thursday evening.
January s. b game will be no
doubt urOye a very interesting con
test between the two teams.