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Dear Mrs. Thompson: "a What
century do we live in now?
t2) What will make nose smaller
and cure IL because it is red?
CD How can get greasy spots out
of tan shoes?
"a How can get blackheads out
of my face?
DAILY READER.
% We are living in the 10th GEN.
fury.
CD You cannot make a nose small
err If it is red, find out the cause. 1t
may be caused by tight collar, tight
waist, even tight shoes or any tight
clothing. 1t may come from a bad
stomach, or it may be caused by sun
burn. Find out the cause and stop it.
Anoint it several times a day with
witch hazel. If there is erysipelas
in the nose, consult doctor at once
90 This is almost impossible. Try
covering with plotting paper and hold
ing a fairly hot iron over the paper.
If the blotting paper does not absorb
the grease, put some borax on the
spot and leave it on for day. Alcohol
might take it out.
ca Judging from your red nose and
the blackheads, you have bad 'diges
ton. Be careful in your eating. Eat
only what agrees with you and do not
eat any rich or very spicy food. Stop
candies, pastries, cakes, pickles, rich
sauces, heavy buildings, and such. Eat
plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables,
and drink at least three pints of pure
water every day. Keep your bowels
in good condition, and take a reasona-
BILE amount of outdoor exercise. Battle
daily. At night massage the face with
a cleansing cream. Pure lard will do
If you cannot get the cream. After a
few minutes massage wipe off all TIE
cream with a soft cloth. Next morn
ing wash with warm water and mild
soap, then rinse with cold water.
Prick the blackheads that are soft
with sterilized needle, then squeeze
out the substance and put little per-
oxide on the spot. Do not bruise the
skin when taking out blackheads.
Keep up this treatment every day.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please tell
me what is good for lice on a canary
bird, and how can one tell if they get
lice?
Our bird has not sung for four
months. 1t is not shedding feathers.
What is the cause?
THANK YOU.
If bird picks at it's feathers great
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
AUXILIARY BOARD
PREPARES REPORT
County Infirmary Found to Be
in Excellent Condition
Recommend New Jail.

The annual report of the board OF
auxiliary visitors to the charities com
mission for year ending June 80. in
Guiding the almshouse and county jail.
has just been completed and contains
some interesting information. Out of
76 inmates at the poor farm there are
none insane. one epileptic. two feeble
minded, one deaf and one blind. Sixty
of them are male and 16 female. Sup
erintendent Frank Wylie is Landed in
the report. Under his supervision for
the past five years the expense per
capita has been reduced from S2.56 to
S1.51 and this reduction has been Sc.
cured with proportionate increase OF
farm facilities, comforts and conven-
fences of the inmates. The farm build
ings are also in good condition through
out. Approximately S2,675 worth of
farm products were sold during the
past year.
The report states that there are SO
inmates in the county jail, three of
whom are female. Twenty-three of
the prisoners are awaiting trial and
13 are serving sentences. The condi-
tions at the Jail are as good as present
arrangements will permit. Two men,
bers of the board, Mrs. A T. Foster
and DR.. C. E. Whiteside, recommend
that a new county Jail be built, but
DIR. James F. Myers, the other member,
recommends that the present building
be remodeled. The present Jail build
ing was erected in 1854 which makes
It 60 years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
sERENADE NEwLY-WEos.

When Captain Roy Streckfus and
his bride of few days reached Daven-
port on the steamer Sidney yesterday
evening they were met at the dock by
a large company OF their friends who
were we'll supplied with all manner of
noise-making devices and they were
given a rousing charivari. Accompan-
led by a party OF eight Mr.. and Mrs.
Streckfus then came to Rock Island
and were given a postnuptial dinner at
the New Harper.
The marriage of Captain Roy Streck-
fus, son OF Captain and Mrs. John
Streckfus OF this city. and Miss Isa-
bella Mcfarland OF Burlington took
place Sunday morning at st. Paul's
Catholic church. Burlington. The Bur-
lington Gazette OF July 81 contains the
following account of the nuptials:
"One Of tie greatest matrimonial
surprises OF the season was the mar
rage OF Miss Isabella LoIrdes Nc
Partland and Roy Michael Streck-
fus which was celebrated at So. Paul's
Catholic clurch ye5.crday moi ling at
> o'clock, tlIe Rev. Father Thomas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
MATHERVILLE

A number of relatives gathered at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Oldfeld Wednesday evening to help
Mr.. Oldfield celebrate his 18th birth
day.
Miss Irma Moss of Moline visited
friends here the past week.
Ben Clifford spent the past week
near Canton, where he went on a fish
ing trip. Jim Haddick was in charge
OF Creations meat market during Mr..
Chords absence.
Miss Irene Marquis has returned to
her home in Cuba, after an extended
visit at the Jesse Crone home.
Mrs. Alma Nelson spent the past
week with relatives in Galesburg.
Wilbur Schroeder and Willard An
derson were Moline visitors Friday
and Saturday.
Matherville defeated Gilchrist in a
game of ball on the latter's ground
Sunday. The score was to 10.
julius Engholm and George Gibson
of Sherrard were Sunday visitors
here.
Mrs Herman Johnson and baby Of
Moline are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Carl Sherrard and Miss Winnie
Grear of Sherrard spent Wednesday
with their sister, Mrs. Robert Whan.
Mrs. William Esp was taken to Dav-
export Monday, where she will under
go an operation. Her husband and DR..
c. NJ. Murrell accompanied her to
the city.
Mrs H. w. Meeker is visiting in the
tri-cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Roquet, Miss Ber-
nice Bopp, George Roquet and Carroll
Bopp visited at the Tregs home north
of Sherrard Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Carlson were
Coal Valley visitors Sunday.
Fred Erickson and James Sladen
spent Friday in the tri-cities.
Several from here attended the cir
Gus in Rock Island Friday.
Thomas Langston and Miss Mary
Purris, we'll known young people of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30

-four and a little grated nutmeg. Bske
this in two sheets. Put the four
sheets together alternately while
warm. Spread with cranberry or any
tart jelley.
Sandwich Buns-Two cups bread,
sponge; one cup sweet milf
lard size of an egg, one-half cup SD
gar. Mix all together, let rise until
light, make into small cakes. place
in large pan, well apart, and let rise
When baked. moisten tops with su-
gar stirred with the white OF an egg.
Glover Buns-One pint milk. one
yeast cake, three eggs, one-half tea
spoon salt, two level tablespoons but
ter, two level tablespoons sugar. hour
about five cupfuls. Grease gem pans
dissolve yeast cake in little luke
warm water. Scald milk, add butter
salt and sugar; when luke warm, add
yeast, three cups -four; beat cover
let stand in warm place until douDe
in bulk. Add eggs, beaten light; sod
flour, knead, let rise again. Cut INTO
small pieces, putting three In eacn
little pan. Let rise again, bake n
quick oven 25 minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
15@ieH

Galligan officiating at The service just
after first mass. ThS bridal couple
was attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Lau. sister and brotherin-law of the
bride While the intentions of the
bridal couple were 1Ct altogether I'M
kn0Nn to The hume date family the
Wedding came as a Joilplete surprise
TO tie relatives ami lost of good
friends of the young couple.
The bride is Che OF Burlington's
handsomest FTlHeItes. 4 graduate OF
St. Joseph's college, Dubuque, and q
great favorits "a 4 large circle of
friends. She were very becoming
navy blu| crcpa de CAME gown, with
a cnrsage bouquet G: sweet peas. and
a black French hat for the ceremony.
Mrs. Streckfus is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mrs. Mary Mcfarland and a
niece of Mr.. and Mrs. John ]. Curran
with whom she has made her home
for a number OF years.
Captain Streckfus is a we'll known
river man, having spent quite a num-
Der of years looking after his fathers,
Captain John Streckfus,' interests on
the big Mississippi, and has the con-
gratulations OF his host of friends in
Burlington.
Business interests of the bride
groom will not permit an extended
wedding trip at present for the young
couple, who will take a tardy matri-
monial jaunt in the early fall through
the east. Captain and Mrs. Streckfus
will make their home in New Orleans"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30

beans the day before you want to can
them and in the morning wash them
and put into tin cans; fill the cans
nearly full to the top with water,
set in a tin tub or boiler and put
water in to come nearly to the top
of cans. Boil three hours, wipe dry
and seal with wax Keep putting
hot water into tub as it boils away.
Tomato Fritters-One quart stew
ed tomatoes, one egg, one small tea
spoon soda; stir in enough flour to
make a batter like that for griddle
cakes. Have some lard very hot on
a griddle, drop the batter in by spoon
full and fry.
Ribbon Cake-Two cups sugar
two-thirds cup butter, one cup sweet
milk, three cups flour, three eggs,
one teaspoon soda, a little salt and
essence of lemon or almond. Put
half of the mixture in two oblong
pans and to the remainder add one
tablespoon molasses, one large cup
raisins chopped and stoned, one
quarter pound citron sliced, one teas
pooh cinnamon, half teaspoon each of
cloves and allspice, one tablespoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30

deal and appears to be losing its fa.,h
ers Except during regular mol,,,.
period), it is a sign Of lice. Also !,
is apt to lose its voice
Keep the cage scalded out. H.r.
a bag of powdered sulphur in thu c,,.
and blow little sulphur throurb's
straw into the feathers of the bi,s
Give It fresh bath water daily.
AS for not singing, birds need A rs.,
sometimes. However, II will be vcos
for the canary to boil an egg bsra
then crumble the yolk with soma ~
pepper and put 1t in q little dish i
the bird cage.
1t is said that IL you Will throw
white cloth over the birds caea ),
night the lice will go to the cloth am
can be burned with the cloth next dav
have not tried this. however M
though it may work, cannot person.
ally vouch for it.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are txo
girls Is years of age. We are to he
hostesses for girls of our own age
Please tell US some good exciting
games that can be played in larre
rooms.
TOMMY AND BERT.
"Buzz" is full of fun. The playsn
sit in circle and count For every
number containing or Invisible by
Z, one must say Buzz" instead Of i.
for instance, for 81 one must say tyeu,
ty-buzz. If is is 81, one must ssy
BUZZ" only. Those who forget--snd
many do-are out 1t gets exciting
when only two are left to fight II Il
out.
"GruntY is also funny. One player
blindfolded, stands in the middle with
the other players scattered around the
room. The blindfolded one has cane
which she points. Whoever is pointed
out must grunt, and If the blindfolded
one guesses the name, the one who d
caught must be ait"
A marble race might do. Start each
race with a marble at one end Of the
room and see which one can get to
the other end first. pushing her marble
with a hatpin. Give prize to the
winner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
The Furics.

p Greek mythology created some fe-
male deities who were supposed to in
habit the lower regions and visit the
earth to avenge supposed wrongs and
punish their enemies Black sheen
were sacrificed to them at night by
the light of torches. and they were rep
resented as horrid looking creatures,
wearing long, black robes, with snaky
locks, bloodshot eyes and clawlike
nails. Sometimes they had snakes or
torches In their hair and carried
scourges or sickles in their hands.
The Greeks called these imaginary
creatures Erinyes, and the Romans.
adopting the same idea, called them
furies- Vergn represents them as will
ing agents employed by the higher
gods 10 stir up mischief. strife and
hatred on the earth.-Philadelphi
Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30

A LITTLE breeze suddenly be-
~ came very ambitious to do
something really great in the
world Nobody ever quite knew how
he got such an idea, perhaps he didn't
ever understand himself it was
that he wanted to be somethingr
"AIl my life I've been just a nice.
polite little breeze and I'm tired of
itr he declared one day when he
simply couldn't bottle up his ambitions
any longer. Il want to be a hurri
cane or something worth while !"
His kind, practical mother, the West
Wind, laughed at him
you silly little breezep she ex-
claimed, don't you know that hurri-
canes are the most useless and harmful
kind of breezes there are? Don't ever
wish to be hurricaneP And. think
ing the matter all settled, she went
peacefully on about her work
But II wasn't settled at all-the more
the little breeze kept still about il, the
something" Till finally he simply
couldn't keep still any longer.
Say, stop minute, / want to talk
to you" he called to a passing sun
beam. Can you tell me how TO be
something great?"
Something great?" asked the sun
beam, why in the world does a nice
Little breeze like you want to be some
thing great? Don't you know that
You are more important just as you
are?
. "Poofr cried the breeze scornfully,
you talk just like my mother-Im
tired of bearing I must just be nice
good little breeze / don't want TO
Be a nice, good, little breeze at all,
want to be something bigt"
The sunbeam saw that the little
breeze didn't in the least understand
how important he was, so he said
pleasantly, "Of course your mother
tells you that because she knows IFS
true And, of course, she has told
you why it Is true" the sunbeam added
pcrsrasiyeiy.
No, she never has" replied the lit
tie breeze, land ] guess / never really
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
ENTERTAIN CHICAGO VISITORS.

Misses Dulce Seeley and Clara
young people most delightfully."- at the
parish house of Trinity Episcopal
church Tuesday evening in honor Of
Miss Hazel Booth. the house guest
of Mrs. Mary E. Custer. 1917 Sixth-ave-
hue.
The affair was carried out in an
unique manner. The young folks
met al the parish house, attired in
costumes TO best represent their
birth months and awaited the arri-
val of Miss Booth who had been sent
on an errand to the parish only to
be completely surprised and over
whelmed at the onslaught OF her
friends. Dancing. games and music
formed the diversion of the evening.
In a story telling contest that pro-
duced much fun Harry Stewart bested
ed much fun, Harry Stewart tested
his fellows and received a prize for
his imaginative quality. In the cos
tune best picturing the birth month,
Miss Melba Carlson received a pref
ty hand painted picture, the work OF
Miss Seeley. Refreshments were
served and the evening sped Joyous
~.
Miss Booth has been the honoree
at a number of parties during her
VISIT in Rock Island. An informal lit
tie gathering was arranged for picnic
supper at Long View park last eve
ming, the company remaining for the
Rosenfield concert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30

this place, were united in marriage at
Davenport wednesday. They will re
side in Mathersville. The groom has
been employed at the bakery.
George Gooden and A. r. Stein have
purchased Ford autos.
John Edgar of JOY spent Thursday
here.
Mrs. Louis Chamberlain and sister.
Miss Mildred Jackson, spent the past
week in Geneseo.
Frank Moline has moved his bakery
into his new building, which has just
been competed. Mr.. Moline will run
a first class place, and will now be
prepared to take care OF his increasing
business,
CLYDE Ellis of Norwood spent Tues
day here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olof Pearson left Fri
day for a two weeks visit in Burling-
ton. Iowa, and Gibbon. Neb.
II. w. Meeker was Rock islano
passenger Tuesday.
John Blame was called to Oklahoma
CITY Saturday by the sudden death OF
his brother Jim. He will bring the
body back for burial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Engstrom and
two daughters were weekend visitors
in Rock Island.
Mrs. H. l.. Pearce of Cable spent
Thursday at the Jim Haddock home.
A baby boy arrived at the home Oh
Mr.. and Mrs Mark Knott. Jr., Friday,
July "a.
Mr.. and Mrs John Peterson and
family were Sherrard visitors Satur-
day and Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30

the nostrils: penetrates and heals the
infiamed. swollen membrane which
lines the nose. head and throat; clears
the air passages; stops nasty dis
charges and a feeling of cleansing.
soothing relief comes Immediately.
Don't lay awake tonight struggling
for breath. with head stuffed; nostrils
closed, hawking and blowing. Catarrh
OF a cold. with its running nose. foul
mucous dropping into the throat, and
raw dryness is distressing but truly
needless.
Put your faith-just once-in "Ely's
Cream Balm" and your cold or catarrh
will surely disappear.
Harper House Pharmacy.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
CARRY OUT SUCCESSFUL SUR
PRISE.

Miss Vernona Workman of Dav-
export, who is employed as cashier
at the Math confectionery store was
made the honoree at surprise party
last evening successfully carried out
by IL young women from his ctr
The merry company went To E1,e nome
of Miss Workman and took her much
by surprise. They spent a happy
time with music and games of various
kinds and late in the evening they
were served with a delicious supper.
Miss Workman was left with ring
as a gift from the girls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
IN HONOR OF BIRTHDAY

A company of young people car
ried out a successful surprise party
on Miss Wihifred Enright Tuesday
evening, going to her home 2413 Sixth
avenue to assist in the celebratioE
of her birthday anniversary. Games
of various kinds were provided and
in a guessing contest the prizes went
to Lawrence Dray, John Myers and
Germaine Walderham. A lunch was
served at the close of a merry eve
ming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The annual closing exercises of the
Zion Lutheran parochial school will
be held Friday afternoon at o'clock
in the church chapel. Parents and
friepds of the pupils are invited to at
tend the exercises.
The ladies' auxiliary to the Eagles
will entertain at a card party at the
home of Mrs. Henry Empke in Sears
tomorrow afternoon. Cinch will be
played and the games will begin ct
2:30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
THE TABLE,,

iA6GEs
French Ice Cream-Two cups OF
sugar, two cups of cream, one table
spoonful vanilla, pinch of salt. Make
a custard of eggs, milk and sugar
When thoroughly cool add the whip
ped cream, fiavoring and freeze.
Chocolate Ice Cream-Four cups
of cream, six egg yolks, one and one
half cups, four ounces of chocolate,
vanilla and pinch of salt. Scald one
cup of cream, add melted chocolate
and cook until it is smooth.Add sugar
salt and vanilla and the other three
cups of cream beaten stiff. Lastly the
eggs we'll beaten. Freeze.
Strawberry Mousse-One pint whip
ped cream, two cups of mashed ber-
ries, half a cup of powdered sugar
Pack in a mold in fee an 5aIt and
let stand five or six hours. To make
coffee mousse use a cup of black
coffee instead of berries.
Philadelphia Ice Cream-Four cups
light cream, three cups heavy cream
one cup milk, one cup sugar one ia
blespoonful favoring, quarter teas
poonful fiavoring, quarter teaspoonful
salt Mix and freeze without cook
ing.
To Can Green Beans so they are
as nice as if just picked have
canned this way for two years. Clean
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
Bed Time Tales
An Ambitious Breeze
BY Clara Ingram Judson.

believe her either" he added. honestly.
for you see anybody would know that
a little breeze, either good or bad.
couldn't amount to much"
That's just where You are mis-
taken" laughed the sunbeam. Lis
ten, who plays around among the
leaves of the tree, spreading the sun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
socIAeLE ON CHURCH LAWN.

The Young Judea club conducted a
successful ice cream sociable on the
lawn of the Ninth street Hebrew
church last evening. from which they
cleared s25. A number of the young
girls who assisted in making the af-
fair the success it was are: Eva Fin
kelstein. Edith Kohn, Violet Dubinsky,
Mary Leman, Sadie Slaterdowsky, EN-
ma Light, Beckie Light, Sophie Kohn,
Fannie Katz. Charlotte Taxman, and
Jessie Weinstein.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNUAL OUT

The bible school of the German
Evangelical church and members of the
congregation are holding their annual
outing at Long View park today. The
children gathered at the church at
9 o'clock and went in a body to the
park where they were served with
dinner. The afternoon is being de-
voted to games and sports and the
usual picnic diversions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30

beams about so the leaves can grow?"
Il do" said the breeze, but that
isn't anything?"
MOP" asked the sunbeam, '..and who
plays with the butterflies and helps
them on their Way"
why, do" said the breeze, "but
"And who blows open the roses and
sails the children's boats and sings the
leaves their goodnight song."
81 do" replied the breeze happily,
"but ] didn't know those things were
important"
Everything that is well done is i'm
portant-don't forget that" said the
sunbeam And he slipped away, leav-
ing a satisfied and happy little breeze
busy about his own particular business
Tontorro1c-A Po1r-see Ceremony
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
WEST SIDE EMBROIDERY CLUB.

Members of the West Side Embroid-
cry club enjoyed the afternoon yes
terday as the guests of Mrs. Walter
Cook, 1924 Tenth avenue. The ladies
busted themselves with their fancy
work and sewing and the hostess serv-
ed them with a tempting lunch. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
GIVEN BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

A company of ladies surprised Mrs.
Dennis Mccarthy at her home, 2539
Eighth-and-a-half avenue, yesterday
afternoon in honor of her birthday.
The afternoon was pleasantly passed
and refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30

Get a small bottle anyway. just to
try it-Apply a little In the nostriIs
and instantly your clogged nose and
stopped-up air passages OF the head
Will open: you Will breathe freely:
guinness and headache disappear. By
morning' the catarrh, cold-in-head or
catarrhal sore throat will be gone.
End such misery now, Get the
small bottle Of ~Ely's Cream Balm"
II any drug store. This sweet, fra
rant BALM dissolyes by the heat of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
HOSTESS WEDNESDAY 500 CLUB

Mrs. William Mccarthy at her home
on Twenty-third street and Sixth ave-
nue., was hostess to the members of
the Wednesday 500 club yesterday
afternoon. Three tables of 500 were
played and favors in the games were
given to Mrs. Charles Zuber of Dav-
export, Mrs. Harry Salter, second and
Mrs. j. Proper consolation. A nice
lunch followed the games, the club
adjourning to meet in two weeks with
Mrs. Davis on Sixth avenue and
Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
TO WE'D
HOUSEHOLD
HINTS
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

Ham boiled in bag and kept III
it will remain moist and tender to
the last slice.
Soiled white shades can be MADE 10
look like new by simply busting
thoroughly, then carefully putting on
a coat of thin white paint.
If bamboo furniture has a ten
dency to crack, rub it over with
polish made of equal parts of spirits
of turpentine and linsed oil, using
soft rag.
Clean mother-of-pearl articles that
have become dull and blurred Win
pure olive oil, then applying ordinary
nail brush and rubbing with cha-
mois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-07-30
CLOCGED NOSTRILS Open AT ONCE,
HEAD COLDS AND CATARRH VANISH

IN One Minute Your stutfy Nose and
Head Clears, sneezIns and Nose
Running Cease, Dull Headache Goes
Try "E1y's Cream Balm"