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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-03-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Martha A. Hartshorn to H. S. Porter,
Ii N. IL, NV. section %, Oneida
Twp. 49,. .....g... ..$6600.00.
Bernard Brinkmann to SIS. Peter
{ and Paul church, PIT. lot l., sub.
i. of Me-, Me-; Sec. 5, Bremen town
ship. .$735.00.
Geo. .Bilmire to Peter Ludwig, E.
IA, Sc, Sc, Sec. 50, North Fork
township -. $l1UU.OO.
3, = H. NOTICE. .
The undersigned is now ready to
accept calls for nursing.
f JULIA EVANS, :s .,
Manchester, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-19
MISS BELLS STORY
OF CHRISTMAS SHIP

Aftermath of the Christmas ship
which sailed Nov 10 of last year and
to which Rock Island people contrib
uted literally, is a unique volume
written by Lillian Bell and just off
the press. There was a wealth OF
sentiment brought out in newspapers
throughout America over The cargo
of TOYS sent to the children of Europe
and Miss Bell has bottled some of the
best of these contributions Of prose
and poetry, together with story OF
the Chicago Herald's wonderful CO.
operation. It's contents will be OF in
terest TO many.
Those who are familiar with the
authors brilliant fiction know well
her gripping style and that any sub
jeet is invested with a lively interest
when touched by her flashing wit
The story touches closely millions OF
our people. in fact, it might be terhi-
ed personal record Of the acts or
40. 900 900 Americans, as that is the
number who are said TO have contrib
ufed time and money and labor to
making the Christmas ship success
Besides Miss Bells story the book
contains articles and editorials from
the newspapers, letters of approval
from prominent people. poems and
songs written to raise funds for the
ship, programs given to swell the fund
besides countless interesting incidents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-19
STREETS CLEARED
Of DISTRACTIONS
Order OF Mayor Is Being Enforced
Generally Throughout City With
Good Results.

The order from Mayor McConochie
calling for the removal from the
streets and sidewalks of all obstruc-
tons is meeting with general observa-
ton.
One of the particularly good re-
suits of the move is that the peanut
stand which was situated on the west
side OF Sixteenth street, near Second
avenue. has disappeared Il was only
good fortune that no accidents oc-
Cured at this point with jitney busses
continually passing north on the
street. The stand was a blind both to
pedestrians and drivers, as neither
could see the other.
Vendors wagons which have been
permitted to stand on the streets dur
ing the night have been removed to
private alleys and in all sections of the
city. improved condition OF the streets
is noted
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-19
HAVE COLOR IN YOUR CHEEKS
Be Better Looking-Take
Olive Tablets

II your skin is yeliow--~complexion
pallid--Iongue coated - appetite poor
you have a bad taste in your 1nouth-a
lazy. no-good feeling-yoa should take
Olive Tablets
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets sub
stitute fer calomel-were prepared by
DIR. Edwards after II years OF study
with his patients.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a pure
" vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil You viii know them b. their olive
color.
II you want clear. pink skin, bright
eyes, no riEnpies. a feeling Of huoyancy
like childhood days, you must get at the
cause.
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets act On the
liver and bowels like calomel--yet have no
dangerous after effects.
They start the bile and overcome con-
Etipation. That's why millions OF boxe.
are sold annually at Toe and 25e per box.
AL druggists.
Take one or two nightly and no;e the
pleasing results.
The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus. O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-19

Axel was charged with disorderly
conduct and was assessed $3.50 by
Magistrate Frank Gustafson. The beer
and whisky were confiscated, but the
gin was returned on Axels plea that
he had to have it as medicine.
Mary Shoemaker, aged %, Of Dav-
export, and n, A. Peterson of Moline
were arrested Wednesday and
assessed $3.50 each on charges of dis
orderly conduct after hearing before
Magistrate Frank Gustafson.
The two had been members of a
party which had been served liquor in
the back yard of a saloon. Following
the departure Of their friends they
started out to find the street car line,
but couldn't locate it. Peterson, the
Shoemaker girl said. tried to drag her
along by the arm and she resented Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-19
ROCK ISLAND GIRL
TRIES FOR MOVIES
Miss Rutk Corcoran May Be Given On
portunity to Act for World Film
Corporation.
m BEATTY AND BRAIN TEST
HINES To BE One Of IL Girls To Be
Given Contract for at Least
Years Service.

OF the hundreds of girls in Rock Is
,and who would Just love 70 act in the
troyjps. it remained for Miss Ruth
rorcorau to suit the action to the word
and arrive the nearest. as yet, TO a
glimpse OF that wonderful FINLAND Of
staraom and reality. And this is how
It happened.
some time ago Miss Ruth submitted
her photograph and a letter descrip-
tive Of her attachments, as she viewed
them. to be entered In the Beauty and
gralns contest being conducted by
the Photoblay Magazine in conjunction
with the World Film corporation.
The idea Of the contest is, Of course,
10 discover material for development
If stars, or even to disclose good plain
talent Eleven Young women are to
be selected from among the numbers
entered and later boiled down at the
studios Al Fort Lee. n J.. where they
will be given try-outs judged by Miss
Lillian Russell William A. Brady and
other managers. If any or all of the
number make good they are to be en-
gagged and guaranteed A years work ar
stars salaries In any event the ex-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-19

an untimeiy end few weeks ago when
he accompanied his mistress to the
train to meet an aunt, newly arrived
from Sweden. An automobile bore down
upon them and the dog was crushed to
death
"If ever l am successful in my de-
sire to enter the silent drama l think
should fit myself to depict western
characters and parts in homely stories
like those given prominence by Mary
Pickford. / am fond of outdoor sports
and the freedom and stretch Of coun
try life. l don't care for problem
plays
Healthy View OF Life.
All of which would seem to indicate
that this Rock Island girl has very
healthy outlook on things in general
She was graduated from ST. ,Joseph5
school and still continues her study Of
music there, in which she is quite pro-
ficient.
What would you think of your
daughter going to the studios if she
were among the successful ones?' the
interviewer asked the mother of this
aspiring young woman. Indulgent to
her child's dreams, nevertheless, Mrs.
| Corcoran replied that her daughter was
far too young to leave home and had
yet TO sleep night from beneath the
| family roof and had never been out
side the three cities. One can have no
doubt in looking Miss Ruth over that
she would go il she got the chance,
and equally certain is the fact borne
that Mrs. Corcoran would go along.
| Rock Island would be delighted 10
contribute star to the movie heavens
| and the best wishes of many will ac-
company Miss Corcoran in her quest in
the photoplay contest. Lack Of pre-
vious stage experience is no barrier,
! as the careers of Mae Marsh Mable
Normand, Marguerite Courtot. Beverly
, Bayne, Edna Purviance, Anita Stewart
and many others testify, all these be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-19
NELSON rs ALMOST
MOVING DISTILLERY

When Moline police Wednesday p. m,
arrested Axel Nelson they thought
for moment that they had discovered
new style of blind pig. for in Axel's
pockets, when he was searched at the
station were found:
One bottle of gin
One bottle Of whisky.
One bottle of medicine
Two bottles of beer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-19

connected with the work in various
cities.
Beautifully bound and excellently
printed. the book will prove an at
tractive addition to any ones library
Rand. McNally & Co. Chicago, are the
publishers The price is $3.50 net
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-19

you cant cure them by rubbing stiff
on the outside of the face Purify the
blood and the blemishes will disappear.
Stuarts Calcium Waters win often
clear the complexion in few days
time That's the wonderful part of it
they act right off-in a hurry That's
because they're made of just the in
gradients needed to drive all poisons
and impurities from the blood
Your face will become as clear and
pure as rose. With Stuart's Cal
eium Waters you don't have to wait for
months before getting results. Even
boils have been cured in a few days
time with these remarkably effective
blood Cleansers.
You can get Stuart's Calcium Wa
fers Of any druggist at so cents box.
Also mail coupon today for free trial
package.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-19
Skin Eruptions
Will Vanish
Quickly Removed by the Use of
StuaFi'S Calcium Waters, the Erad-
icator Of All Skin Eruptions.
TRIAL PACKAGE MAILED FREE.

Just in few days you c<< Clear the
skin Of all hlemishes, pig pies, blotch-
es, liver spots, muddy complexion.
blachheads. etc, if YOU viii use Stu
arts Calcium Waters.
Pimple5 and eruptions come from
the inside from impure blood-and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-19

ing unknown. untried and unskilled
Young women who leaped almost at
once into stellar roles.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14

fore returning by the northern
route. Mr. Macauley Il dele
gate from the Detroit Rotary
club to the annual National Rotary
convention. to be held In San Fran
cisco. July l7-2A
Clan Campbell will give the an
nual family picnic and neld day
Friday, July 30. ut Rois Blanc.
There will be a soccer football tour.
nament and baGpipe and Highland
dancing competitions. Upwards OF
80 medals will be offered az well as
handsome prizes.
o
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Hoffner. No. 80
Ferry-ave. west. took party OF
friends by motor 10 Deer Lake inn.
Sunday. In honor Of Mrs. Hoffner's
guest. Mrs. J. w. Mullican. Cham.
psign. Ill.
o.
DR.. Mark A. Gardner and son.
Mark Gardner. Jr.. left the end OF
the week for the Pacific coast. DR..
Gardner will attend the annual meet
Ing Of the Imperial council. Mobiles
OF the Mystic Shrine. in Seattle.
%
The marriage Of Miss Anna s. Ak
new. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs, Sam
Sf>l Agnew. No. s3l Medbury-ave. to
George Louis Voorhis. took place
FRIDAY. July IL. the Rev. Edward II
Pence. pastor OF Fort-st. Presby.
terrain church ofYiciating. After Sept
l. Mr.. and Mrs. voorhis will be at
home in the Hotel Addison.
o
Among those who have taken
suites In Garden court. Jefferson.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
KAISER WINS CONF
DENCE OF PEOPLE
BY FAIR METHODS

Each day Of this sal. see re-
reved evidences of the value Of a
rep ststion for fair dealing and non.
est values" said Mr. Kaiser. OF the
Kaiser Blair Co. mens clothing. nov
conducting removal sale at 1855
woodward-ave. IT brings home the
fact that the con rden nee OF IN. public
In ones business methods and In the
character OF the merchandise 10 what
makes for the success of any com
merctat enterprise
And now after many years OF sx.
perience In clothing the men and
young men OF Detroit. bending ev.rv
enort 10 provide the rmaptest styles
the largest range OF fabrics and pa;
terms and the best values obtainab,e
7 see the results Of our efforts, and
IL Ii pleasure TO note that orr old
customers were among the nrst to
take advantage 81 the extraordinary
savings this big removal sale az
fords.
Every garment sold here bears
our name. a positive guarantee %
quality. n name that has reputation
we could not AFFORD TO sacrifice by
nlling our stock with so-called 'sale'
mercha ndise bought for the occasion.
and we expect 10 see every customer
In this sale so well pleased with his
purchase that. having gained mis-
confidence. we know he Will continue
Q customer when we open at our new
location. the store now being erected
at 13s Woodwsrd-ave.. corner Of
John R--st."-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
The Confessions OF a Wife


be with me. wanted 10 feel his
earesses, wanted the sound OF his
voice. ! even wanted TO catch again
that look OF utter WEAKNESS I'm his
eyes that was always there when he
did not know that anyone was OBJ
serving him. | wanted his little at.
tcntions. wanted TO bury my lace
In the box OF roses he sent me daily.
! wanted TO hear him expostulate
when ordered French pastry and a
cup OF coffee for luncheon. This
want was an obsession. bu, am not
sure that obsession Is love. and.
Margie. the want is not so great
now. ~ II was. You see, | can joke
with you. and ] can enjoy the com.
pany Of Pat Sullivan at the once.
e.d yesterday I buried my face In a
great bunch OF roses that were sent
me by q man whom I met a week
ago. and found them fragrant. The
whole truth OF the matter is. Margie.
there IL absolutely no place In this
world for grief. Trouble comes-we
must bear u: and we md In the end
that the heart does not break
Yes" I said. MARY told me yes
terdsy that q wound in the spirit
was the same as a wound In the
flesh: that II either killed or healed
In time"
She's right" answered Mollie.
and II anyone has had a chance to
ind out the truth OF these faiIacies
in regard to love and life. It's Mary"
"Mollic. dear. you talk much too
old for your years"
II have lived years in the last two.
since father died. No giri can work
out In the world knowing she must
depend wholly upon herself. without
making some plan by which TO live
laying out some course by which
to shape her daily existence. The
girl who just drifts will never
amount to anything. and she Is la.
BILE to strike a hidden rock any day
that will send her under; but. dear
Margie. we were not talking about
me--but you. Don't let me lose faith
In you. You must live ont your own
theories. or you will make me be.
lieve that I have been cheated into
thinking your false ideals were
true"
It'll try. Mollie; I'll try" said.
"a she went out OF the door, 10 60 10
the once.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
7fD LABOR AT HOME

! Of the younger children. but do the
family washing and whatever else
her strength will permit. The mar
riage of such q daughter is not en-
couraged. She is too useful al home
Some time ago there was a move
ment In one Of the Canadian prov
inces. to advance girls age OF in
dependence from Is TO 81, Whether
Il Was done or not | do not know,
but | remember one objection rails
cd: The tendency OF many parents
10 keep q daugh'er ''"' down TO
baby tending and aouso In lieu
Of a hired servant, mt siS ocean,"
OF age. and IL the age limit was ex-
tended three years that would mean
just three years more OF seryitude Ia
her family.
One reason that the home farm
grew so unpopular with the boys in
q farmers family was the fathers
idea tina; he owned the labor OF his
sons until their majority. He felt
under no obligation 10 pay them
wages nor to give them anything but
their board and lodging until they
reached 81. The boys naturally re-
senfed this and. IL they didn't run
away from home before they were
81. almost certainly left the home
farm for some other field Of work
IA soon as their age permitted.
We who are acquainted with par
ents Who give every advantage 10
their children. no matter what the
parental sacrifice. are hardly able TO
the attitude OF consid-
cradle percentage OF parents who de
mand the last iota of value out OF
their children -Pnax. is one reason
We must have child-labor inspectors
Il isn't always the employers fault.
swear falsely TO their chill
dren's ages, or alter work certifi-
Gates. In order that they may benen'
from their children's earnings. But
we seem to have no laws tC protect
children from the selfshuess and
avariciousness Of parents al home or
on the farm.
However. don't allow this 10 be
that girls and boys
should not help a. home or wherever
they can tighten their parents bur
dsns, and do II lovingly and willing
b without thought OF money recon-
pense whether or not they are earn
Ing money outside OF the home.
That is one of the privileges Of be-
onging to the great human family.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14

hers OF Detroit council are on the
various committees: Publicity. Bert
Henderson. r. J. Donohue, Howard
]. Heating; program. John p. Ryan.
r. A. Devine, Thomas p, Danahey.
Howard J. Heating: registration,
Charles Meeker, Walter Bernardo
and John F. Ryan.
o
Mrs. c. L. 81. Clair. No. 1865 Vine
wood-ave. entertained at dinner.
Monday evening. in honor OF Mrs.
Mary Osmun. Greenville. Mich. and
Mrs. Frederick Moore. McBride's.
Mich. Mrs. F.. z. Grifith and son
Irving. No. Gal Fourth-ave.. were
also guests OF Mrs ST Clair.
%
Edward r. Bloom will sail from
New York Saturday for Petrosrad.
by way OF Archangel After travel.
ing In Russia as extensively as the
authorities will permit. Mr.. Bloom
will visit Finland. Norway and
Sweden. and will then go to the Brit.
ish Isles. and also TO Paris. II war
conditions will permit.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Macauley left
Sunday for San Francisco and will
visit San Diego and Los Angeles be.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
"Margie. you're . coward"
"What do YOU mAar Mollia7

shSfbic, you ~ y SOWetu.
what DO you near. Moliie?
don't think I understand you
Well. you're the best little philos-
opher and adviser ! know. when the
trouble doesn't strike you. But when
II does. you collapse like a folded
fan. You're not only q coward. but
you're very selfish. Here you have
been for three months keeping Us all
In hot water. trying to keep the
breath OF life in you. and when you
have come back to yourself. you
make us all still unhappy. because
you will not zee one ray Of light In
your little world. Don't you remem-
Der telling me: We can't die when
We want to. Mollie; we must 90
on living. and II 10 very selfish for
one Ia always play Deaths Head at
the feasts OF all those about us.
Sounds fine when you say II TO me.
bu; it's very different when say II
to you. isn't IL, I don't mean to be
cruel. my dear, but ones philosophy
IL not worth the breath Il takes to
voice IL. unless one can apply II to
ones self In time OF need You did
me lot OF good when you talked TO
Ire al the time that Chadwick went
away. and now I want to pass back
the good you did me To help you 10
the time OF your trouble"
But can't forget my baby. Mol
lie"
Yes you can. but the whole secret
f.. YOU don't want to forget. You.
like most people. are luxuriating in
your grief"
"IIsve you forgotten. Moilie,"
NO, have not forgotten. but !
have learned the sun can still shine
without him. when he went away.
thought could not live. but you
see. six months afterward. am still
here, and can jest with Jim on the
value and results OF unexpected
kisses. when you know IL was an un.
expected kiss that made all the trou-
bic for Chadwick and me-"
Are you getting over loving him.
Mollie."
II don't know. she answered. so
berry. Il don't know just what love
IL. Msrgie. 80 I am not sure just
when possessed tor IL. having A..
have now lost it,
But you did love him."
Il wanted him wanted him To
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
Fashions for Americans

A bathing suit 10 one thing that Ia
always best when made az home or
by . dressmaker. rather than bought
ready-made. for even the best OF the
latter are often carelessly put to-
gether. 90 that the skirt says or the
waist measurement appears to have
been planned to accommodate three
persons instead Of one They are al.
most invariably TOO big. too long. or
too short In all the wrong places.
while the materials are never so dur
able ~ those which one may select
al q decidedly lower price, for, un-
less soggy suits Of blue flannel. any
thing more pretentious. or that
boasts Q bit OF style. II usually be
yopd the price limit that one has set.
And 20, II you plan to make your
own bathing dress this summer, you
will hnd q greater satisfaction in the
result. II will last longer. and will be
found much easier 10 put together
than you might suppose.
The waterproof satinS and tanetas
are the pretfiest materials 10 use.
The good qualities are not cheap. but
are 90 wide that surprisingly few
yards are required.
The illustrated model In made up
In black satin with white trimmings
and Q touch OF emerald green In the
outlining OF the button holes along
the plscket fastening.
The fronts of the blouse are sur.
pliced. with the overlapping one
brought well over 10 the left side.
where II IL slightly draped. then held
in place under q white broadcioth
band trimmed with nickel buttons.
and the green button hole loops men
toned above. The band Ia extended
below the belt to the hip. serving "a
q placket finish. A broad white
broadcloth COLLAR In one with a tiny
vest turns back from the v neck of
the suit. The sleeves are short and
set into the armhoies without full
ness. Al the ends three rows of shir
ring are run across the outside the
arm and held down by three very
narrow straps. trimmed at the center
with q single nickel button.
| The skirt consists Of three even
aounces, all gathered 10 q short drop
Tights OF Jersey silk or cotton are
worn beneath. unless one prefers
bloomers Of the suit material.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14

Of Mrs. Luella Lockwood Moore. No.
50 HagueAve. DR.. and Mrs. c. T.
Want. Marion, o.. came TO Detroit
by motor Monday, to visit their son.
--,sl--
Mrs. Charles Hague Booth enter.
tanned At dinner Sunday evening. In
her home In the blackstone apart.
ments. In honor Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Bowen. Sr.. Mrs. +. NJ. Cor.
nell and Miss Edith Cornell. and Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Bowen. Jr.. East
Aurora, N. Y. The table held an at.
trsctive centerpiece OF sweet peas
and bachelor buttons.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14

cogent reason for its selection for
use in the Canal Zone. -.
This food is so thoroughly baked
that it keeps almost indefinitely in
any climate, as has been demonstra-
ted again and again.
Zone finds Grape-Nuts on trans
oceanic steamships, in the islands Of
the seas, in Alaska. South America,
Japan, along the China coast, in Man.
lila, Australia, South Africa, and on
the highways Of travel and the by
ways of the jungle-in short, where
ever minimum of bulk and maximum
Of nourishment are requisite in food
which has TO be transported long dis
tances and often under extreme diff
culties.
THE very enviable reputation
which Grape-Nuts has attained in
these respects caused il to be chosen
as one Of the foods for the Canal
Zone"
The Detroit times., 1915-07-14
THE GIRLS JOB
sy JESSIE ROBERTS.

The shop Talk club had been
talking eagerly ever since three OF
them got together at the lunch hour
| and now there were six OF them still
at il. And the subject was the ad.
vantage or disadvantage OF earning
your own living
There were various fors and
againsts. But in the end Rose
pretty well expressed the general
opinion when she claimed that the
Independence We workers enjoy
made up for whatever scored
against US.
DO you realize, girls, now that
You are used 20 drawing a regular
sum tor value given. money that is
Your own. precisely "a much as any
mans salary Is his, how recent this
blessed condition is for women. We
don't have TO ask for money. We
take II as our proper right. and We
DO what We choose with IL after
we've paid our legitimate bills. Do
YOU know, love 10 pay my bills.
and never pay one without think
ing: There. this is my own money.
fairly earned. and no one on earth
has a right TO dispute my running
up this bill. It's my business, and
mine alone, tell you. the JOY of
independence is one Of the big
things in life
"You better believe II Is" agreed
Alice. My older sister Is married.
and 10 a fine chap too, but she real
ly hasn't a cent she can call her
own. Everything they get is paid
for by checks he draws. and when
she wants carfare she asks for IL.
She's planning TO do something that
will bring her In money OF her own
and that Ed won't disspprove Of
for. Of course, he says he earns
enough money to run them both.
and doesn't want wife out earning
money in the cruel world. She tells
me she envies me. and know |
wouldn't change places with her"
"lts easy TO see the hard things
We have to meet Belle remarked.
but. girls. IL we FIX our minds on
a few OF the good ones. I think well
have to admit that business IL
regular fairy godmother. and that
we wouldn't 90 back to the old de-
pendence for anything