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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15


1t has not been so many years since
celery was considered a new vegetable,
and everybody had to learn" to like
1t; but not SO any more. 1t is the
unusual person indeed who does not
like the delicious crispy favored
stalks.
The coarser outside stalks and
leaves and seeds are used for soups.
salads, sauces, stews and favorings in
meat and oyster dishes. When the
celery is not in season, the celery seed
and celery salt answer nicely for
fiavoring and while it is plentiful the
finer leaves should be dried and kept
ready for seasoning soups, etc, when
the fresh celery is not in season.
Many green vegetables, and celery
in particular, discolor or rust if al
lowed to stand many hours after be-
ing wet This may be overcome by
separating the stalks and was ing
them, but do not scrape them to re-
move the rusty portions unless it is TO
be used at once, for scraping off the
rusty skin makes it decay more quick
ly. If the celery is withered let it
remain in cold water several hours,
clean and lay aside the inner stalks Of
all that are white and tender, also all
the yellow or blanched young leaves.
Wrap them in a damp cloth and put
them in a cool place. Scrape, If neces-
sary, when ready to use and by wiring
ing the cloth out of fresh water occa-
sionally the celery will keep fresh and
crisp for a week or ten days. The
leaves may be used in place of lettuce
as the basis of salads.
To Fringe Celery.
Cut the thin stalks into pieces
about two inches long. AS the ends
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

Davenport, first, Mrs. ]. Hill, second,
and Mrs. J. J. Taxman. third. The
guest prize. a cut glass vase, was given
to Mrs. \. WaXe1berg of Clinton, Iowa,
and a consolation guest prize was
awarded TO Miss Gertrude Finkelstein.
Other guests aside from the club
members were Mrs. r. Zimmerman
and Mrs. b. Goldman. After the
games which were played in the par
lors, the company went to the blue
room OF the cafe. where a six course
dinner was served. On the center of
the table was a large cake with the
initial B on each slice and a colonial
doll at the center of the cake held
a banner on which was the club name
in gold letters The place cards were
in colonial design and ferns and car
nations further trimmed the table. The
favors were flowers. The club will
meet again in two weeks with Mrs.
Finkelstein on Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
ANCIENT MEDICINES.

Curious Drugs Were Used by the Doc
tors OF Laodicea.
The city OF Laodicen was noted for
its doctors and its drugs. An especial
and noted school OF medicine flourish
ed in Laodicea- We are told that this
school of physicians followed the
teachings OF Herophilos, who flourish
ed about 800 years before Christ and
who. on the principle that compound
diseases require compound medicines.
began that strange system or hetero-
gene JUS mixtures. some OF which have
only lately been expelled from our own
pharmacopoeia-"
The fearful and wonderful combina-
tiOn OF drugs given by some modern
doctors would seem TO indicate that
they still belong TO this school of
Lnodlcea- One OF the medicines for
which Laodicea wns famous was an
ointment for strengthening the ears"
whatever that may mean. while anoth.
er medicine OF still more interest TO
the student OF revelation was the phry-
GinD powder. made in part from a pc
cuiiar kind OF stone pressed into tab
loids. afterward powdered and mixed
with some unguent 10 be rubbed on
the eye rs n cure for the various dis
eases which nffiict the optics In enst-
ern countries The world famous
Gnlen speaks or both OF these RENE
dies In his pharmacopoeia.-C Christian
Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
To Keep Skin Healthy,
Youthful, Wrinkleless

Now that the social season is here.
be especially careful tn keep your skin
in fine condition. You know how CON
spicuous complexion defects appear un-
der the bright light OF the drawing or
bail room. Also how very evident are
some makeups when similarly illumina-
TED. have myself discarded cosmetics
entireiy. using a process which gives
FAR better results and which leaves no
trace on the skin. At night i smear on
a thin coat OF ordinary mercolized wax.
washing 10 OF next morning. This grad
ually absorbS the deVitalized part icless
OF surface skin; just as gradually the
more youthful skin beneath comes forth.
providing "A complexion clear. smoot h
and deltcately tinted as young girls.
Get an ounce OF mercoliz~d wax at your
druggists ana try this remarkable
treatment.
Remember. too. that wrinkles. even
the finer lines. are not easily concealed
In a brilliantly lighted room. You can
quickly obliterate these hateful marks
by bathing your face I'm solution OF
pow de red saXolite. l ounce dissolved in
witch hazel. 4 pint. And your face
won't look sticky. as after using pastes.
Aunt Sally in Woman's Realm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
PROGRAM AT SCHOOL.


a class of 10 scholars from Long
fellow school will finish the eighth
grade work at that school this week
and Monday will enter the high school
The teachers of the school and the
pupils have arranged for a reception to
the parents and prepared a program
which will be presented tomorrow eve
ming at the school. At this time a
new victrola which the school has
bought will be used and selections will
be played on it. The following pro-
gram has been prepared:
election-Victrola.
Violin solo-Chester Olson.
Observation-Disclosures
Piano solo-Arvid Owens.
Short talk-Prof. c. ]. Sodergren-
Selection-Victrola.
Violin solo-Grace Savflle.
Drill by the eighth second grade.
observation-disclosures
Refreshments viii be served at the
close of the program The pupils who
will finish their work at the grade
school are: Herbert Anderson, Ro-
celia Benson, Martha Norman, Reuben
Peterson. Leonard Olson, Chester Oh
son. Idwal Roberts, Leonard Whitaker.
Carl Rydholm, Grace Saville. Helen
Dunlap. Euna Sodergren. Nevada See
berger. Edwin Thackham and Fred
ericka Johnson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

CO A bunion Is something a doc
tor ought TO treat.
90 First OF all. see that your shoes
At properly and do not cub or pinch.
Tie a fresh piece OF banana or lemon
skin Cwhi;e side against corn) to the
corn each day. Soon tire pain will
be gone and the corn can be cut out.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are two
girls ; and Is years old.
% When we 80 for a drive with
our boy friends is it proper to ride
four in . buggy, as we always like TO
be together?
C2) Is it proper to call UP q young
man tha- you have never had an in
PRODUCTION to-
90 Are tight skirts worn this year?
% Should our boy friends kiss us
good night when they leave?
(5) Should we tell our parents every
place we go ard who we go with?
90 II a boy that we are not engaged
to should give Us an expensive pres
ent. should we accept IL or give l.
back? TWO PALS.
Cd / should think II would be rather
nice to be together.
90 No. indeed, dear girlsI
90 Yes.
ca Tell them you are not child
rem and you must be more dignified
A girl should stop kissing If she wants
10 be remembered with respect by the
boys when they grow up.
go It would be best. because your
parents want to guard you against
harm.
90 Send IL back with a kind little
note saying that you cannot presume
to accept anything expensive from a
friend. although You appreciate the
kind thought that prompted him 10
give it
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please let
me know through your column the
method for adoption in this state. Are
there any places in Rock Island where
children can be gotten for adoption?
Please state particulars I'm this case
! will thank you for any information
that you can give me.
4 LOVING HEART.
Bethany Home furnishes children
for adoption. You will be informed at
this home of the necessary legal steps
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
GIIMAN.GENrRY.

Miss Hazel Gentry. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Gentry OF Davenport.
and Maurice Gilman OF this city were
married last evening at the home OF
the brides parents. Rev. Oscar Horn
OF the Trinity German Lutheran
church officiating. They were accom-
panied by Miss Florence Often and
Roy Haley. The bride wore gown
OF white silk and fur and her flowers
we're roses. Her attendant was
dressed in cream silk and carried
roses. A wedding dinner was served
after the ceremony to a company OF
80. Mr. Gilman is a coremaker in
one OF the foundries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
MlALT aal@
HOME --s:
pQeBLI1S!
ms LtrzNfrH TEsNP5oN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: We are girls
o. about is years.
Cd Last summer while on my vaca-
tion I became acquainted with some
dear little lads and they took my
friends out, as I refused 10 20. The
oldest o. them cook quite a liking TO
NV sister. but whenever he called At
our home he always treated me better
than my sister. one day bunch OF
us girls went 20 picnic and there l
met nv sisters friend He escorted
me home and kept on making dates,
never thinking OF breaking my sisters
heart. Now, as she doesn't care for
him and he forgot her. do you think
s. is proper for ne TO go out with him,
as he cares so much for me- My
father also likes him and the rest Of
US like him. What should 1 do-cast
him away or keep on making dates
with him? He IS quite rich and tod
me II would keep on going with him
he would marry me just as soon as my
father allows me TO be married
or I correspond with a few boys
ia different states. is this wrong?
co How can l shampoo my hair
good?
90 How can ! keep away from de-
ceitful friends without hurting their
feelings?
szC5) How can an irritated bunion be
cured?
90 Suggest a good remedy for
.corns?
sH oLLEGE KIDS.
G) II your sister does no. care for
him and he seems to be in earnest in
his attention TO you. do not see why
you should not go about with him. es-
pecially as your father seems to ap-
prove
: (2) There Is no harm in writing let
tiers IL you keep them just FRIENDLY
letters. Just as soon as you begin to
be sentimental you begin to brew
trouble for yourself.
90 Break two eggs into a bowl.
beat them up vel and rub well onto
the scalp and into the hair. Let them
: dry into The hair. Put into a large
pan OF warm mot hOtJ water a table
spoonful OF baking soda. Rinse your
hair in this. Then rinse again in
clear water and repeat until the last
rinsing water IS perfectly clear.
Brush the hair dry. BE sure the brush
is clean.
a. Simply keep away from them.
Be courteous when you see them. be
careful what you say TO them. do not
invite them to your home and do not
visit them. They will soon lose in
terest in you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
MDON1HGTTC,
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will be curved. take a sharn
and cut each end down tbtoe',o''-..'s
OF an inch as many times as posss ~
Then cut these strips Iensfhsr'.
again so they viii be pIiabls $3.50
to- curl readily when thrown fn.s =
water containing a slice Of 80. -
Serve as garnish for salads ~ -
with cream cheese. va
Stuffed Celery.
Mix two parts Of cream cbass.
one part Rocquefort with sufsaiss.
mayonnafse to make good srne1.:
mixture. Add salt, paprika. chor-..
meats and green peppers ana r..
nice blanched stalks OF celery g..
with salad or sandwiches. tn.
stalks may be fringed as survs,.-s
under ''Fringed Celery"
creamed Celery.
Cut the prepared stalks of csls.-
into inch pieces and put them 49,.
boiling sailed water to cook stor,.
until tender. Do not boil too fss, !.
the celery will be tough. Drain a.
save the water for SOUP ana ss,-.
seasoned with a very thin cys..
sauce, thickened with flour or Will.
of egg. Or the water may be n,sS
adding a little cream and butter ,,s
thickening with whole wheat Nor-
The flavor and food value ara rres
improved this way.
Somerset Salad.
Materials-Celery strips, one cur.
boiled chestnuts, one CUP: ami.
strips, one cup; cream mayounaiss
lettuce or celery leaves.
Directions-ShelI and blancb tbs
chestnuts; then boil about Is or a
minutes until tender; drain, cool ana
cut into quarters. In the meantime u,
the celery in strips an inch and halr
long; also the apples and sprinkle win
lemon juice to keep them white uss
equal parts of mayonnaise and whiuusd
cream lightly mixed together. then Al
ingredients to this. Put on lettuce ~
celery leaves and garnish with stin
oe pimento and green Peppers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
A, Horses IoenaiIs.

Few persons realize that a horses
hoof Is really the same thing as the
toe nails OF human beings or of AMI
mails having toes. The horn of hoof
grows just as a toe nail does. The
hoof grows more rapidly In unshod
horses than in those wearing shoes
and IL grows faster in horses which
are we'll groomed and well fed. But
on an average the horn grows about a
third OF an inch n month. Hind boots
grow faster than fore hoofs. The toe
OF the hoof being the longest part. 1t
takes longer for the horn TO grow
down there than at the heel. For In
stance, the toe viii grow entirely down
In from eleven to thirteen months.
while the heel will grow down I'm from
three to i've months. As the new horn
grows out any cracks or defects In the
old gradually work down to where
they can be cut on. just as with human
finger nails you can watch the progress
OF n bruise from the root TO the tin.
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
FROM THE SISTERS OF ST. MARY
Grateful Letter Tells of Good Results
Obtained by Using Father Johns
s Medicine for Colds and Coughs

We have permission TO quote from
the following letter recently received
from the Sisters % 81. Mary at Farm
ham. y. Y: The sisters who have been
taking Father Johns Medicine are per
fecfiy cured OF their cough. after having
sried several other kinds OF cough
medicine without the least beneficial
effects We are sincerely grateful and
Rould Ike 10 recommend Father Johns
AIedicine 20 all as the very best for
Che most stubborn coughs and colds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

Gratefully yours. (signed) Sisters OF
81. Mary. Farnhsm. y. y.
II IS important 10 remember that
Father Johns Medicine is so valuable
In the treatment OF colds because Il =
composed OF nOurishing food elements
which give new strength and rebuild
wasted tissue. Father Johns Medicine
IL a doctors prescription. and Is free
from alcohol or dangerous drugs In
any form Thousands Of mothers give
Il 70 their children 10 build them up at
this time % the year.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

evening at the home OF Mrs. Maude
Eng. 241T Thirteenth avenue, who act
ed as hostess to the former club with
Miss Lillian Eng acting as the hostess
to the latter club. Both organizations
are sewing clubs and they spent n
very pleasant time with their work
and during the evening two course
supper was served. The Narcissus club
will meet next time with Miss Pohler
in Davenport and the ID. l.. club will
be entertained IN two weeks by Miss
Ruth Eng in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

through his part of the act in black.
face.
The Metropolitan quartet composed
of Sexton, Curry, Nelson and Freeman
furnished the harmony for the occa-
sion, and were encored time and time
again. Morris Elliott ended with a
monologue sketch. The merchants
were well pleased with the entertain
ment, and the members of the com
pany can congratulate themselves On
their excellent showing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

The triple skirt has been voted uni
versally becoming. especially when it is
fashioned OF light filmy fabric or a
cltnging silk. Another very attractive
feature of many of the new frocks
Is the sGrplice bodice. This is another
revival and promises to rival its FIRST
appearance in popularity.
AS printed chiffons. taffetas and light
silks are TO be generally fashionable the
coming season, 1t Is safe to predict that
bordered materials will have a first
place. They are so well suited to the
two and three TERED skirts and the
overblouse designs.
Number S150 is developed In a bord-
cred chiffon over charmeuse and Is a
charming afternoon or informal even
Ing gown. For size 80 this costume re-
qulres 5I5 yards OF S6-inch material.
There Is a strictly practical element
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
PROGRESSIVE EMBROIDERY CLUE

Miss Spoo at her home, 1924 Thirty
fifth street, yesterday entertained
the Progressive Embroidery club. the
ladies spending a pleasant afternoon
with their sewing and visiting. One
new member was admitted to the club.
The hostess served a fine lunch on
trays and the afternoon passed quick
~. The club will meet in two weeks
with Mrs. Homer Newton, 1900 Thirty
sixth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
FOREIGN NEWS

Berlin. Germany, Jan. 15.-"Carmen
Sylvia" the poetess-dueen of Rouma-
MIA, in an article, half allegorical and
half earnest. betrays the diplomatic
secret that through her husband. King
Charles, she was responsible for the
elevation of her nephew, Prince VIII
liam of Wied, to be ruler of the new
state of Albania.
In the article, shortly to appear in
an Austrian magazine. Queen Eliza
beth says:
''Fairyland called for king" but the
world gave no answer until "the king
on the mighty Danube stood forth,
CAIN and serious, and spoke with the
same clear voice which had dictated
peace to the turbulent Balkans. ON
the Rhine he said, deep in forest
stands a tree from which l once pluck
ed my wife. 1t has many strong
branches. will send you one of these
to be your leader
The young man upon whom the
king had cast his eye had been. from
his earliest childhood, a Jealous lover
of books. He was never seen without
a book in his hand. For all that, he
was OF great SlLenBlu. al
school n Jena where he was educat-
ed, he was the champion gymnast, and
it is told of him that while a young
officer. he often lifted a comrade upon
one hand and then laid him aside. His
work was serious and efficient. After
ne had passed his examinations he was
detailed to the war academy, where
only $50 out of 600 applicants were
accepted. Later on he worked in the
general staff. Tall and slender and
magnificent horseman, he was calico
in Roumania, 'Lohengrin, wherever he
appeared in his white uniform with the
eagle-crowned helmet of silver His
young wife had presented him with
two children-a daughter, Maria Eleo
more. and only recently a son, karoi
Victor. The Princess Sophie is high
" gifted. She plays the harp, man
dolin and guitar, singing to her own
Accomplishments. She paints, and
writes poems. and she has collected
around her in Potsdam a charming
country in Roumania and can ride any
horse
hohSAAS
masters are now teaching 200 steps OF
the tango, and many of the more diff
ficult steps are being tried at the pub
lie resorts.
Afternoon tea dances are numerous,
and in the evenings restaurants which
allow the tango are crowded with
dancers. American dance tunes, some
of them of not very recent origin, are
played to a considerable extent. One
song containing the strains Of Dixie
is often heard.
Occasionally, the one step, and
fish" walk. and of course the waltz
and two-step are danced, but prefer
ence is given to the tango.
Vladikavka, Russian Caucausus.-
The chief of police has banned the
tango here. Not one among the 10000
Georgians composing the population of
this city had ever seen the tango, and
most of them had never even heard
of the dance until they read the ukase
of the police head. Vladikavka is the
headquarters for the Tsegun gypsy
dancers, whose wild and beautiful
dances, surprising in grace and aban-
don the most exotic of tangos, is
watched every night until the early
hours OF the morning by the Pleasure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
LOCAL MINSTRELS
ENTERTAIN CLUB
Pleasing Program Given Before
Members of Davenport Re-
tail Merchants.

Members of the Metropolitan Min
strel company of this city furnished the
entertainment for the Davenport Re-
tail Merchants association at its BAH
quet in that city last evening. Dan
Babiz and Harvey Goff, novelty roller
skaters, headed the bill Golf went
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

in the fashions to-day despite w.
frills and fiounces. What cowa
more convenient than real p "a
on each side OF blouse! rug =.
blouse which is here illustrated : ~ !.
and decidedly smart. AS shown |.
sl1s. it IL made of crepe de cnlns :
white; the pockets and straps !,
stitched and the tie forms pom 4
the back of the collar which
fective. A skirt of dark blue au's, ~
with a plaid tunic Accompanies
blouse. This blouse may De 49,
in size SO with 2ss yards Of ss'l ,s,.
material; the skirt (s145l reca, Il.
for size "a. 41a yards OF s6inca II
terial or 3ls yds. of 42-inch inA'
Number s15o-sizes 81 TO a.
Number S11g-sizes 50 TO -.
Number sl45-sizes p to Su
Each pattern - cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY.

company of friends called at the
home OF Miss Ethel Cameron, 1926
Fourteen avenue, Tuesday evening
to help her celebrate her birthday an
niyersary. The evening was devoted
tol music and games and light lunch
was served at midnight. Miss Cam
eron was presented with several pieces
of haviland china.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
TRINITY GUILD MEETING.

The weekly meeting OF Trinity guild
was held yesterday at the home OF
Mrs. W. l.. Ogden, Ills Twenty-first
street and the usual work of the so
ciety was done. A pleasant social
hour was passed when the hostess
served lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is not
a common. every day cough mixture.
II is a meritorious remedy for all the
troublesome and dangerous complies.
lions resulting from cold in the head.
throat, chest or lungs. Sold By all
uggists.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
SURPRISE PARTY.

A company of 10 friends carried out
a pleasant surprise last evening on
Leo Entler at his home. 2515 Sixth
avenue. Games OF various kinds
were played. prizes being given in the
contests and late in the evening a
lunch was served
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
COLONIAL WHIST CLUB.

Mrs ID. Brady a her home. 700
Twelfth street. yesterday afternoon en-
tertafned the Colonial Whist club. the
members spending a delightful after
noon playing The game az three tables.
The prizes. all OF which were gifts of
china, went TO Hrs. r. Tenenbom OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
FORMAL DINNER DANCE.

The formal dinner dance given at
the Rock Island club last evening was
a brilliant and very pleasant affair at
tended by about 100 couples. Dinner
was served at $50 followed by a
dance program which began at $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
CANTON STAR BALL

Canton Star No. 8, /. o. o. F., gave
a ball last evening at Odd Fellows
hall which proved very pleasant af-
fair and which was attended by 60
couples.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
TO BRING MYRTLE ELvYN.

Mrs. Alice Atwill of Davenport will
bring Miss Myrtle Elvyn. celebrated
pianist, for an hour of music Friday
afternoon, Jan. 80, at $3.50 o'clock The
concert will be given at Unity hall.
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

To obtain either pattern Illustrated MI
n out thfs coupon and enclose IS cents In
stamps or coin. BE sure to state number
t of pattern and size. measuring over the
n fullest part OF the bust. Address Pattern
Department. care OF this paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15
HOSTESS 500 CLUB.

Mrs. I. A Wynn at her home. PA
Fourth avenue, was the hostess yes
terday afternoon 10 the members of
the 500 club to which she belongs. The
usual three tables were played and
the prizes went to Mrs. +. z. Lamp.
first; Mrs. John Kimbel. second. and
Mrs. b. Geer. consolation. The host
ess served a delicious lunch at the
conclusion OF the games. The club
will meet against in two weeks with
Mrs. c. w. Hedberg. GA Fourteenth
and-a-half street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-15

HARcISSUs AND D. L. CLUBS.
The Narcissus club members and
The ID. L. club were entertained last