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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
POSLAM QUICK
IN SOOTHING
ITCHING SKIN

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itching which attends skin affections
and its healing process continues with
great rapidity as the cause of the an
noyance is persistently attacked
Skin affected with eczema, acne,
psoriasis, BARRIERS itch and similar at
fections Is quickly improved by Pos
lam
poslam assures skin comfort in
calming and soothing aggravated,
itching surfaces Splendid for clear
ing infamed spots, the complexion and
red noses (oftentimes over night
As TO the soap you use on your skin
If these irritate, try Poslsul soap,
medicated with Poslam. and superior
for daily use, toilet and bath
For samples, send &c stamps 10
Emergency Laboratories, 81 West
Twenty-fifth street, New York City,
Sold by all druggists tAdy,)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
SEYENS WITH MRS. HAZARD.

Sevens club members enjoyed the
evening yesterday as the guests Of
Mrs ann SchiIlinger- who en-
tertained at her home, 1898 Seven
teenth street Mrs II. A. Clevenstine
aud Miss Mary Anthony had the clos
ing chapters Of "Dombey & Son" Dick
ems work. A time OF sociabilty was
enjoyed after the study hour and re
freshments were served. The club was
invited to meet with Mrs. Watts and
Mrs. Porter in the home OF the former
in Moline. in two weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
MOLINE Music DEPARTMENT.

The music department Of the Mo-
line Woman's club will meet in
monthly session Thursday afternoon,
hrining the meeting forward one week
that If will not fall on Thanksgiving
day. Miss Goldie Mowry, 1894 Sixth
avenue, Moline. will be the hostess
Recent American composers will be
studied Mcdowell, Neyin, Homer,
Carpenter, Parker and Chadwick and
the literary portion will be taken by
Mrs " r Morgan, The musical Illus
trations will be given by Mrs Carl
Mitchell, Miss Blanche Albrecht, Mrs.
Fred Soper. Miss Grace Abraham,
Mrs. J, ] Dorgan, Miss Violet Aord-
quist and Miss Lyla erik
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
HOSTESS At Potato ROAST.

Miss Hazel Kerr. at her home,l521
Thirty-first street, last evening on
tertained at a potato bake on the lawn.
members of the K X Klub and their
friends being her guests, There were
games and a feature was the roasting
Of potatoes and apples. The girls came
dressed as small children Later the
company was invited to the house
where Miss Kerr and her sister, Mrs
Harry Wilson, served refreshments
Flash light pictures were taken and a
general good time was enjoyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
JOLLY HUNTERS WITH MISS
BARNETT.

The Jolly Hunters club was enter
tanned last evening at a delightful
time In the home Of Miss Lillian Bar
nett. llS0 Third avenue Three tables
Of 500 were played as the evening d.
version With the prizes going 10 Miss
Mildred Sehieberi and Francis Brod-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
ENrERrATNs FRIENDS AT CARDS

Mrs. william Trefz, AT her home.
1929 Tenth avenue, entertained a com
pany Of friends Yesterday at cards,
bridge and 500 occupying the time OF
the guests. In the games Of bridge the
favors went to Mrs. Louis Winter and
Mrs. Herman Bartemeyer, the latter
Of Davenport, and in the 500 games
prizes were won by Mrs, Henry Nau-
mann Of Chicago and Mrs George
Smith of this city, Mrs a. B Phillips
taking the all-cut favor. A delightful
three course luncheon was served al
the conclusion of the games and the
lovely chrysanthemums that had beer
used to trim the house were given as
fayors-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
4 GIFT CHILDREN CAN MAKE

ANY small child can make q very
pretty and useful Christmas gift by
taking long, narrow, tw0-quart grape
basket: on each side fasten a quart
strawberry box.
Line the compartments with
pretty soft material, such as cretonne
or silk, covering the sides with frills
of the same material Wind the handle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

all around with strips Of the mater.
iai, OF narrow ribbon; cover it COM
pletelF.
Make pretty little bows at each side
OF the handle,
Make a couple of pockets in the
large basket for thimbles and but
tons Put little cushion in each of tae
small baskets for needles and pins
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

When cleaning woodwork, base
boards and holdings especially, place
a piece Of tin about three feet long
and few inches wide tight UP against
the board to be cleaned. Hold it with
one hand and clean with the other
Damp or oily cloths may be used with
out danger of soiling the paper on The
wall. Also more work may be accom-
plished in less time than if one has
to be SO very careful OF the paper
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
SOCIAL ANN0tNCEMFNrS.

The One, Two, Three club viii en-
terrain at dancing party at the Hotel
Blackhawk, Davenport, Wednesday
evening, Nov IT,
The Busy Bee Sewing circle will be
entertained by Mrs. Harry PAIL. as
sisted by Mrs. William PAIL, at Odd
Fellows temple, Thursday afternoon.
Members are asked TO be present as
business Of Importance is to be trans
acted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
MISS COCK AT WOMAN'S CLUB
SESSION.

Miss Marion Cock of Westminster,
Pa, will be the speaker before the
Rock Island Wonlan's club at the No
vember meeting which will be held
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 In Masonic
temple. Miss Cock viii give an illus
trated lecture on Sicily and the Is
lands OF the Aegean" Among the pa
irons OF Miss Cock are the National
Geographic society of Washington.
q. c.. the Jackson Institute of Art of
Philadelphia and the Art Institute OF
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
1. $. r. Il. oLIR ENTERTAINED.

Members OF the l.. s r. Fl. club
we're entertained last evening by Miss
Mary Swift in her home, ITO Fifth
avenue. The evening was spent play
ing games, with music and the serving
OF refreshments Yellow and white
chrysanthemums we're used to trim the
house. bouquets of the blossoms being
placed about the rooms. The club will
he entertained in three weeks. Miss
Hattie Schroeder Of Twelfth street TO
acL IS hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
ENTERTAIN At HOUSE WARMING

Twenty-Five neighbors and other
friends last evening went to the home
of MIR. and Mrs. Bert Piogh, 1920
Thirty-third street, taking them quite
by surprise and coming with the in
tention of having house warming.
since Mr. and Mrs Plogh have hut
recently moved into this home. Games
of 500 and rock were played and in the
latter game the favors went to Mrs.
Henning Dahien and G. G Engstrom
and in the 500 games Mrs. Carl Bauer
and C. A Olson took the fayors, the
all-cut prize going to Fred Lloyd The
self invited guests had brought with
them provisions for lunch that was
served during the evening, the affair
proving delightful one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
CELEBRATE 18TH ANNIVERSARY.

CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs Ed B. Davis at their
home, 20l4 Fifth avenue, were sur
prised last evening by a company OF
so friends, who came to help them
celebrate their 18th wedding annivers-
airy, The time passed quickly and very
pleasantly with cards, readings and
music, Mrs. Faye Notwithstanding en-
tertaining with the readings and Miss
Cora Johnson and Mrs, Harry Pletsch-
er contributed musical numbers. The
evenings pleasure concluded following
the serving of q delicious lunch and
the guests departed with wishes for
many more happy anniversaries. Mr..
and Mrs. Davis were left with a num-
Der of nice gifts as mementoes of the
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

erick, Miss Sarah Barth and William
Heidemann and Miss Theresa Barth
and Hariand Track After the games
a delicious lunch was enjoyed large
enrysanthemums being used as seTF-
ing table decorations. The place Of
next meeting will be announced later
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16
LlI<AI)'I' aoo
HOME
pleBL..I<l>(S
Mo 5 ELI z A-BETI

Dear Mrs. Thompson am II years
old and live next door to a boy two
months my senior. This boy is a per-
feet gentleman He has always been
nice to me and we have grown to think
a great deal of each other. He is in
his third year at high school and he
has asked me TO wait until he is
through school and old enough to go
with me, and l promised. Did / do
right?
This boy works all through his va
cations and pays his board to his par
ents, and with money he has over he
gets his clothes and books. I wanted
him TO have a ring very badly, because
he is so careful Of his hands and keeps
them SO nice. l knew he would be
proud of one and so / bought him a
nice ring for his birthday. / have a
good position and make good money.
pay my board, have some money in
the bank and didn't scrimp myself By
getting It. / had no other reason but
that ] wanted him to have one, as /
knew nearly all the boys in high school
had one. Now his mother won't LET
him wear 1t. She says that 1t is a sign
OF engagement. Please tell me If 1t is
ami If his mother is doing right.
Grille FRIEND.
Conventions go contrary to some
of the finest, sweetest impulses we
! have and say that we must not do
what We want TO do so much You
should not have given the boy the ring.
because neither boys nor girls accept
1ewelry from each other unless they
are engaged, The ring was not sign
OF engagement. however. because men
do not wear engagement rings His
mother has right to insist that he ac-
cept nothing that would put him IN
der obligation to you, A boy Of II
is not old enough 10 show attention 10
a special girl friend because he is sure
to change his mind
Dear Mrs, Thompson: work In a
private Office where there are TWO men.
One is quite jolly and very humorous
and is always saying things TO make
ne laugh Now think IT is a iine
thing 10 be able 10 laugh aud quit. hui
4 when | gel started 7 ilst cru,4 St,7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-16

and I feel so foolish at times that
don't know what V do. If / am in a
crowd and there is a bunch OF jolly
though sensible girls in it, sometimes
/ can stop with the rest, but If one of
the girls is kind Of silly. / Just giggle
until feel so ashamed Of myself. Now
won't you please tell me Of way TO
learn to be sensible and learn to laugh
with the others, and quit, for It's so
embarrassing when in public place
/ certainly viii thank you for the ad-
vice, and will do the best I can TO go
by it. GIGGLEs.
Some people are emotional and
they laugh or cry at the least provo
cation. They should not be criticised
because they can't help it If you try
not to be silly when you laugh you are
doing all you can.
Dear Mrs Thompson; ID / am IS
years old and for the last half year
have been going with a number Of
different fellows. My mother and faith
er think / should go with only one fell
] low at time. and they say I will lose
/ my reputation if I 60 with more. Is
that so? l don't want to go with a
steady fellow yet / want you to give
me your advice.
/ ~ What is good TO make the hair
grow thicker? Mine is long. but very
thin, aud it falls out.
i 81 Does good face powder put on
over cold cream hurt the face ANY,
/ DARCfA.
j ~ / believe that girls Of your age
should 20 with several boys. Times
j have changed and what would make
/ a girls reputation look questionable
N YOUR mothers girlhood would not
nov II a girl goes with fine, respect
ers as friends her reputation will not
De endangered that is. il she does not
cheaper herself by spooning.
!, t3} No.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-04

Even the themselves their expanded ranks help
the movement towards ogarchc bureaucratic rule
cur when they take away from the inhabitants towns the
right regulate certain of traffic within their bod
and confer auocrac commission the members Of
which may have the in question This is not
strange phenomenon for OF the grinding
that oppressed people by popular vote is
undoubtedly true that fool all the people all the me
but fool sufficient number OF them from time to time if
present for their acceptance rejection large number OF
laws amendments laws pcated and far-reachng in
their effects and written in the involved and technical language
which few besides the have the ability under
stand thoroughly.
The extenon OF the suffrage the referendum and the recall
designed to maintain equayhow otherwise may it be
maintained he asked.
"The equality you thinking off, replied Profess Moses
can be maintained fancy only under conditions that do
admit of social progress The inhabitants OF OF the mount
ain canyons Switzerland maintain good degree Of equality
No become rich And all have about the
OF property and essentially the occupation they had
more abundant opportunities would become richer than the
rest and with their riches would different occupations bet
ter opportunities for education and style living that the rest
could not afford Social inequality is incident Of progress
and cannot be eliminated from social growth.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-04
Hog Business in Peril.

From gure recently compiled at the Portland Union Stock
yards it would appear that unless there is radical change
the part Of the farmers in the handling OF the hog business
short time Oregon will be right back in the position occupied
few ago-amost breeding stock hand record break
ing prices in the local market account Of the inevitable short
OF supply and another hurry call the Middle West for
brood to restok the empty pens And this deporabe
don being brought about by the present abnormay high
price OF wheat and also by the fact that large number hog
asers throughout the State neglect grow the feed
which to finish their crop pork and which the surplus
stock can be economically carried through the winter.
During period OF seven consecutive days ending the past
week. 10000 hogs received the Portland yards only
small percentage OF which really fit for killing the balance
apparently having been shipped avoid the expense carrying
them until spring The certain result ot these excessive ship
men will be runous falling off in values, wpng OF the
hog surplus OF last FALL Oregon soil aud climate is suited
the production OF field peas aud alfalfa all OF which
splendid hog feed and until the farmer plants extensively
OF these crops and thus makes himself independent outside
stance the hog industry will be at the mercy OF any influence
which effect the prices OF wheat and other grains in the
Northwest
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-04
Railroads Must Now Help Local Territory.

policy in regard to interior development by the
Continental railroads be expected Heretofore the policy
the railroads has been to build the terminals to insure
good freight traffic the continent The interior points
left work their development consequently
find the coasts far in advance the interior OF
natural that the should be farther ahead than
the interior but it is the interior has been neglected
great degree.
Now condition conironts the railroads. Since the
opening the Panama canal freight from has been
going that 1t always known that it would be cheaper
snip by water water transportation is the cheapest
world. But that it would be saving OF time also
pected but such the and the that the rail-
roads have lost most OF their anscontnenta freight traffic
Now in order to make up for this deficiency the railroads will
have their policy building up the terminals instead
OF the interior Their of will the
and so their policy will be develop the interior They
will foster and encourage industries deveope districts
build feeders to their main lines and encourage colonization The
in the next years should supass that OF the
last fifty.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-04
How to Help Industries.
(Communicated.)

Some politicians think of nothing but passing
laws or taxing banks corporations industries
Some think of nothing but appropriations for boards
and commissions, and creation of offices by law
The State Mining Bureau and Geological Survey $780,
600 and that would not be bad ii industries resulted
But with the Blue Sky Law hamperng mining operations
and refusal OF the State to Oregon public buildings
what is the use?
Ii the architect and State boards in charge public
would cooperate and help Oregon building material the in
Of $4,000 in mining bureau might be so
bad
There is cooperation the part of officials
industries when public expended but they all
operate when it comes to boosting appropriations.
Here is pointer for those who big appropria.
tons Oregon loaded the guards with officials and commits
sions, and weak in industries and loyalty real Oregon
interests.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-04
A New Institution of Learning.

of study in of the most practical and usefui
professions open the young of this district since
nursing has been established in the Holy Rosary
Hospital No tuition charged aud pupils may enter at any
time that the opportunity be embraced by ALL
About three thousand dollars spent for nursing
in Ontario which has been paid mostly to outside now it
will be paid to local nurses, which it ought to be.
Another advantage this school will bring that girls wish
ing instruction in nursing will have Boise Portland,
other for it, In past several such have
occurred and much useless expense has been incurred Ontario
is to be congratulated this educational Institution.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-02-04
The Real Economy Program.

The big reform bills to Yduce overhead expenses half mill
lion introduced last week at Salem.
There five big consolidate boards and
missions and abolish useless functions
these bills will consolidate all medical boards and
and State Board of Health.
Another is put all the domestic animal and live stock in
spection boards under one head-anmal industry
Six boards OF regents and commissions dealing with hgheg
education be consolidated into Board OF Education
These bills backed by joint committee consolidation
measures headed by Speaker Selling President Thompson
The Washington times., 1915-11-11
wooowaro & Iotbrop
New York-WAsHINGToN--rar

Santa Claus likes to accommodate the
little folks, and in response to their pleading
has consented to hold . reception tomorrow
in his home and workshop in the Toy Store
from 10 .. m. to IL, and from 3 to in the
afternoon.
The Washington times., 1915-11-11
Continuing the Friday Clearance
Sales of Lace Curtains

Our previous Friday Clearance sales of
Lace Curtains have been so successful that
we shall continue to dispose of all odd lots
and incomplete assortments in designs on
Fridays. number Of other specials in addi-
ton to the ones mentioned here. Some of
them may be slightly soiled, but otherwise
are perfect
pairs Handsome Renaissance Curtains.
insertion and edge effect; 2 yards long;
$500 pair. Were $l4.OO.
pairs Edged Renaissance Curtains, ;
yards long; $4.25 pair. Were $3.50.
pairs Handsome Heavy Renaissance
Curtains, corner and insertion trimming; 4
yards long; soiled; $3.50 pair. Were
; pairs Renaissance Curtains, insertion
and edge effects; yards long; $500 pair.
Were $3.50.
, pairs Handsome Marie Antoinette Cur
tains. u yards long; $3.50 pair. Were
$12.5O.
pairs HANDSOME Marie Antoinete Cur
tainS, $500 pair. Were $1,000.
, pairs Pretty Marie Antcinette Curtains,
; yarcs long; $500 pair. Were $500.
, pairs Fine Princess Lace Curtains, ~
yards long; $500 pair. Were S12.5O.
pairs Fine Handmade Princess Lace
pair. Were $17.OO.
; pairs White I.acet Arabian Curtains,
heavy border effect $500 pair. Were
$3.50.
8 pairs Soft Net Curtains, with attractive
lace edge; 2l yards long; $500 pair.
Were $4.OO.
6 pairs Soft Wolfe Curtains, lace edge and
insertion trimming; "a yards long; $2.25
pair. Were $3.75.
S pairs Marquisette Curtains with wide
insertion and edge trimming, $500 pair.
Were $500.
; pairs Ivory Swiss Point Curtains, ~
yards long; $500 pair. Were $3.50.
pairs Cream Madras Curtains, with pink
border; ) yards long; $3.25 pair. Were
$500.
pairs Tambourcd Muslin Curtains, 81
yards long; $500 pair. Were $3.50.
27 pairs Odd Curtains-one pair of each
pattern; in variety of qualities and trim
mings Offered at exactly half former prices
The Washington times., 1915-11-11

II you wish . delightful luncheon or din
ner you should visit our Restaurant. The
satisfaetion that goes with good service ac-
eentuates the good cookery and choice menu.
Our service 10 thorough and refined. A spe-
c'al Soc luncheon will be served tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1915-11-11
BOYS DEPARTMENT

lS Boys Norfolk Suits broken lots in me-
dium and dark gray patterns; sizes 7 to lS;
SOS each Were $500 and 5000.
sc Russian Style Wash Suits, in white and
coiors; Csc each Formerly Sl.50 to SOS.
l6 Boys Fancy. Suits-Dickens, Sailor and
Russian styles, in blue, white and brown serges
corduroys, and velvets; very handsome gar
ments for the little fellows from 212 to years
$2o5 each. Were $5 90 to $1,000
A lot of Angora Tam OShanters, in red
blue, gray and white with elastic band; fit any
head 25c each. Were SOC and 100.
An odd lot of Small Boys Hats, 55c each
Were'Sl 90 to $500.
8 George Washington" Hats, Of corduroy
blue serge and velvet, with contrasting crowns
$l0O each. Were $l.50.
A small lot of Boys Sweaters, in navy blue,
maroon, oxford, dark oxford and brown; $2.25
each. Were $500
20 White MILDLY Blouses regulation style,
with blue collar and cuffs; sizes and IA only;
75c EACH Were $l.00.
Woven Madras Shirts, separate collars to
match; sizes to l6; Csc each Were Sl.00,
IA Blue and Gray Chnefilla Overcoats,
sizes M to 10 years; button to neck and belt
in back; $500 each. Were $3.50.
Third floor. Eleventh street.
The Washington times., 1915-11-11
Friday Clearance of Afternoon
and Evening Dresses.

Only eight dresses in this assortment, but
the value is exceptionally good; unusual say.
ing opportunity. They were formerly priced
as high as s2o.5o, and we have marked them
for clearance at
$S.75 each.
Second floor, @ street.
The Washington times., 1915-11-11
Friday Clearance of Women's
Wash Waists,

Several odd lots of Womens Blouses are
to b. closed out Friday at very great reduc-
tions-notc these:
40 Figured White Dimity Blouses, with
three-quarter length sleeves and Quaker COL
lar
CSC each. Were ST. 90.
Cross-barred Marquisettc Blouses, collar
trimmed with lace long sleeves.
CSC each. Were $l.OO.
A lot of Cotton Wolfe Blouses. long and
short sleeves, plain tucked and lace trimmed
styles.
$2.95 each. Were $500.
Cotton Wolfe Blouses; rmal lot, with
low neck and long sleeves. attractively lace
trimmed.
$l.95 each. Were $3.95.
Colored Striped Wolfe Blouses, in pink,
blue, green, and lavender.
$1.OO each. Were S1.95.
$3.95 each. Were S4.95.
Third floor. G street.
The Washington times., 1915-11-11
Friday Is Remnant Day

Friday Special in Mems Fine
Shoes.
We are closing out 80 pairs of Mems
High-grade Tan Russia Calfskin Lace Shoes,
made on neat medium toe last that is good
looking and good fitting. a very good as
sortment of sizeS-7H, 81, 9, oIAA; 7,
~, 8, 9, 9H and 10 A; 7 7Ll, 8; 81, 9
and 9HB; 81, oh, 8, 81 and &C; 5h
and Cd.
$3.25 pair. Were $500.
Main floor. Tenth street.
Friday Special of Women's Pure
Silk Hose.
One-F ourth to One.Half Less Regular Prices.
20 dozen pairs Women's Pure Silk Hose,
in black, white and good assortment of this
seasons popular colors. These hose are of
splendid equality silk, but subject to slight
weaving impcrfections or regularities-no
thread breaks.
81 pair. Were $3.50 and Sc.
The Washington times., 1915-11-11
Friday Special in Women's
Aprons and Combination Suits.

WomenS High grade Lancaster Cling
ham Aprons, plain blue and blue and white
checked patterns; large, round style, with
ruffle and pockets
Special price, Csc each.
Womens Nainsook Combination Suits,
corset cover and drawers or corset cover and
short skirt. neatly trimmed in several pretty
styles with good aces and embroideries,
beading and ribbon.
Special price, SOC each.