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/ Dear Mrs Thompson: f1) | am
girl OF q and chum with girls y and
I - years old We so cut every Sunday,
and the other girls always i1irt and
make tile acquaintance of men without
I introduction. When / tell them it is
wrong and looks cheap they laugh at
me and say, ''You, with your old maid
ish ways, will never get friends.
can't do as they do, so | refuse their
company Am l doing right?
% | have brother 1e years old,
who refuses 10 work. My parents
have tried to get him to work, but he
SAYS. u should worry" What can we
do?
go Please give me q recipe for
orange frosting and dlling and
marshmallow filing.
(4) What causes my fingers to
become dry at the tips after having
my hands in hot water?
(5) What causes heartburn? How
can / cure it?
TOODLES.
% Certainly you cannot afford to
cheaper yourself by being in such
company.
90 If your father and mother
would take a firm stand and tell the
young man he could either leave
home and shift for himself or get a.
job. l think he would worry little
more. that is if they meant it and he
knew it.
90 Marshmallow filing: Dissolve
five teaspoons Of powdered gum
arabic in half cup of water, add
half cupful of powdered sugar and
boil until thick enough to form a
soft ball between the fingers when
dropped into ice water Pour over
the white of an egg beaten stiff,
flavor with teaspoonful of vanilla
and a few drops of lemon juice and
spread on the cake with a knife dip
ped in hot water.
Orange filing: Juice and rind of
two oranges, two tablespoons cold
water, two cups sugar; set in a pan
OF boiling water, when scalding hot
stir in the yolk of an egg and before
taking from the fire stir in a stiffly
beaten white.
Orange frosting Peel two large
oranges, take the Juice and stir in
as much powdered sugar as it viii
hold, add a little melted butter and
yolk of an egg; again add sugar until
stiff enough to spread on the cake.
"a Lack of oil is the cause of the
dry feeling in your fingers. Keep a
pot of vaseline on the sink and use
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
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HINTD -!

holed in white or colors
The case contains the following
One large safety pin, one small safety
pin, several assorted black and white
headed pins, two needles. one threaded
with white and the other with black
darning cotton. and wound around
common pins are lengths of white and
black thread and silk to match the
colors OF the owners different dresses.
This little case proves its value IL
you happen TO tear hole in a dress
or stocking while out walking.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
y. .. 3. ENJOYS BANQUET.

The Young Peoples Branch OF the
wOman's Christian Temperance union
last September inaugurated a contest
within the society. two sides being op-
posed to each other In the effort TO get
new members. The losers In the con
test captained by Miss Anna Berger,
last evening entertained the winners.
captained by Miss Pearl Graham. at z
banquet served at the South Park
Presbyterian church. The Misses
Anna Berger. Ninette Robb. Sophia
Heimann. Iona Bloom. Murrili Winter.
Florence Ullemeycr. Cecil Williams.
Mabel Smutz. Emma Petit. Cora Her
mann. Mrs Goldie Moore. Mrs. Percy
Frey and Mrs. Glen Chapman, the lat
ter OF Davenport. were the hostesses
last evening. constituting the losing
side. They had as their guests 90
young women and they served them
with a delicious two course supper.
The places OF the winners were mark
ed with hand painted cards done In
their side color. pink. and blue cards
were found az the losers places. After
the serving OF the supper Rev. W. C.
OgIevee gave a short toast and various
members of the branch spoke.
Games and music were provided for
the entertainment OF the evening and
the company enjoyed a very pleasant
time As a result OF the contest 10
new members were added to the club
roll The next meeting OF the branch
has been postponed from next Monday
evening. the regular time of meeting.
to Monday. Feb. -. when Miss Mabel
Smutx will act as hostess with Miss
Pearl Graham as the leader.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09

ter and Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Vance were
guests at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Marion Vance the first of the week.
| Mrs. Cassie Giffin, who has been Wis
iting near Joy with her uncle, John
/ Downing and family left the first of
! the week for her home in Cadis. Ohio.
( Mrs. L. r. Turner of R.verton, New
Jersey. arriveI here this week to at
/ tend the wedding of her sister, Miss
Evelyn Kramm and will make a
months visit with her mother. Mrs.
Allie Kramm.
Charles Wakeland of Millersburg
left this week for Youngstown, Ohio,
where he will spend a few weeks with
friends.
a L. Willis and David Wagner of
New Boston, were Aledo visitors
Thursday.
Miss Mabel Mi1.teer daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Eliza Minteer. who reside
east of Reynolds and Leland J. Boyles,
son of Mr.. and Mrs Charles L. Boyles
of Harmlet were united in marriage
at the First Presbyterian manse
Thursday afternoon, Feb. 4, Rev. A. Z.
Moody officiating Mr.. and Mrs.
Boyles have not decided definitely
where they viii locate.
s. d. burning of Burgess visited
friends here the first of the week.
c. J. Mobiles spent Wednesday with
friends in Rock Island
Mrs. C. II. Moore and baby son ar
rived home Wednesday from New
Boston where they had been visiting
relatives.
Mrs F. w Lemon of Joy spent
Thursday here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. Hawkinson
David Murphy was a business visi-
tor in Shale City Thursday.
Grover l.. Hogan and Miss Roberta
Swearingen both of this city were
married by Justice James r. Spence
al his home Wednesday evening Feb.
5. The bride is a daughter of c. A
Swearingen and the groom is a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Hogan of this city
Mr.. and Mrs. Hogan have the best
wishes CT many friends.
Mrs. Ralph Thede went to Joy We'd |
nesday to visit her parents. Mr and /
Mrs. F. o. Johnson
Miss Geraldine Emerson gave /
shower at her home Thursday even |
ing in honor of Miss Evelyn Kramm, |
who's marriage will take place Feb. |
Il.
John Sheriff of Keithsburg was
guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. .
David Seaton Tuesday.
p. r. Harney who has made a two
weeks visit here with his brother ]. /
H. and j. NJ. Harney, left the last of |
the week for his home in Monte Vista.
Col.
Mrs. ]. W. Anderson and son of .Joy
spent Wednesday with Aledo friends.
George Hebel, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
afternoon and fractured both bones of
his right arm.
Mrs. F. ]. Cavette returned TO her
home in Galesburg, Wednesday after
spending several weeks at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Allen
4 son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
lam Derun of this city on Sunday.
ian. 81.
Mrs. J. d. Carnahan returned TO her
home in JOY Wednesday after visiting
relatives here.
Mrs. G. F. Felix went to Mather-
lille the first of the week 10 visit her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Remeie.
The ST. Catherine's Social club was
by Mr. and Mrs James
AcManus at their home on North
Spruce street, Wednesday evening.
Ninety guests were present and a
Tery pleasant evening was spent play
ng progressive cinch.
Mrs. Simon Marble and two children
Tred and Mary, went to New Windsor
Thursday to spend a few days with
drs. Norman Forster
Miss Meta Pratt of New Boston
peut Saturday at the home of Mr..
nd Mrs. Alvah Jay.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09

Another OF the series OF entertain
ment provided by Villa de Chantal
took place yesterday afternoon At 4
o'clock when Anna Irene Lar.
Kin and Hcnrfette Weber. weIl-kno~n
artists. pleased n discriminating audi
enee with drama and music While
the villa course IL intended. primarily.
to give its pupils the advantage Of
hearing the best performers OF the
various arts and serve a teaching pur-
pose as veil. numerous persons have
come 20 look upon the announcement
OF its programs as a surety o. some
thing worth while and a regular ellen
tele has been thus established The
library rooms yesterday were iiied- A
decoration Of posted plants. pink AKA
Ieas and palms made a lovely picture
20 the eye
The program presented was a pot
pourrf Of musical readings. Miss Lar
kin giving the themes. Miss Weber
az the piano. Two group selections
also were played by Miss Weber. one
composed Of Debussy and the other
varied composers. Both as an accom-
PIANIST and In solo Miss Weber has
sympathetic understanding Of the
scores. Especially g. her ensemble IN
valuable in accompaniment. u being
difficult TO fancy anyone else 20 ex-
qufsitely moldfng the background Of
Mis- Larkin's portrayal
The closing number was the play.
IL Amour Medicine" MoIiere's fam
on. satire on the medical profession
The scene g. laid IN Paris. IN Ssauar-
elIe's villa. In the sixteenth century.
H.
dialogue brilliant. Miss Larkin pOr-
trayinE all the characters. from the
branch Of doctors. the lovers. etc. 70
the pert maid with inimi,abic charm
The cast a. 30 varied and opposed II
makes a good vehicle for her versatil-
lty. Miss I.arSin's grasp OF deiinea-
tion - superb. she enters enchantinEly
into the spirit Of the work and sways
her audience with every mood. In sp-
pearance she - deiightfulness itself
Among her selections vas. "HoT
Beautiful Were once the Roses" and
this simple. direct bit Of pathOs vas
sublime The program was extensive:
Loves In Town 90. Cheney-Weber
Princess Of the Morning ---..-.
........... ..... CIarke-Ware
How Beautiful Were once the
Roses ......... TurEener-Arensky
when Bring TO You ColOr'd Toys
ION the Day When Death WIN
Reach Thy Door The Sleep
That FIits In Baby's Eyes -..----
........... ..-.. Tagore-CarpePter
The Fugitfves~ ~.... Sheiley-Lehmann
Miss Lar<in and Miss Weber.
The SNOW - Dancing % The Little
Shepherd ''GoliiwoEE's Cake
Walk ...... Claude Debussy
Miss Weber.
The Pipes Of Pan -FanninE- Downing
The E,fnn's Dream ..... HrgO Wolf
The Barrel Organ" ... NOyes-Weber
The Quaker r.. weatherby-Adam
Miss Larkin and Miss Weber
"Humoresqus" ...... ReEer
Romance" ......-.... WoIfFerrari !
The Banjo Picker ....-. PosseiI /
Miss Weber.
-LAmour Medicine U-Oye g. the
Best Doctor ---.---.--.- MOliers ]
Music by wolfFerrarf-
Miss Larkin and Miss Weber.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
7. o. O. CLUB ENTERTAINED.

T. o. @ club members were enter
tanned yesterday evening at the home
of Miss Helen Rinsland. 320 Eleventh
street The games of 500 and hearts
were played and there was a search
for candy hearts hat caused much
fun. prizes going to Miss Edna DeVoe
and Miss Emma Kiekbusch. The house
was decorated in hearts and valen-
tines and the table where was served
a lunch was decorated in valentine
suggestions with small red dishes
filed with candies as favors. The af-
fair was turned into a birthday party
In honor OF Miss Edna DeVoe and she
was presented with a pretty work bas-
ket and a plate on which were painted
the Initials T o. Q. The club will be
entertained in two weeks by Miss De-
Voc at her home. 1912 Fourteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
ENTERTAIN PUPILS At SLEIGH
RIDE

The pupils Of Miss Goldman Of the
Curry schoci. Eighteenth avenue and
Thirty street. we're entertained
at delightful sleighing party last ev-
ening. ehaperoned by their teacher.
After a tour OF Moline and Rock Is
land. the company went 20 the home
OF Miss Goldman. 1923 Third avenue.
where a light lunch was served. The
home was beautifully decorated with
hearts. a musical program given By
the pupils was enjoyed and a feature
that was a delightful surprise was In
the form Of a valentine basket from
which the guests drew valentine IA
vOrs The evening came 10 a close
all too soon and the children were
taken 20 their homes in the sleigh.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09

1t instead of soap to clean your
hands, washing it on with hot water;
then after wiping them use a lotion
composed of an ounce each Of glycer-
inc and bay rum and 20 drops Of car
bolic acid. Perfume If you wish
Dip your fingers in almond oil before
going TO bed and cover with powder
ed chalk Then put on old kid gloves
This will keep skin moist.
(5) Heartburn is caused by indl
gestion. Be careful TO eat simple
easily digested food Chew it won.
Dear Mrs Thompson: Do YOU
know of a good furniture polish?
Also, what pumice soap is made OF
and for what il is used?
A STEADY READER
A very good furniture polish is
composed of equal parts golden oil
and soft water Shake them together
until mixture is frothy, then apply
with soft cloth and polish. / like
Johnson's prepared wax rubbed on
the furniture and polished WITH a
warm cloth It gives a beautiful
luster and protects it from scratches.
Pumice is thrown from volcanoes
and when made into a soap is good
for removing stains from the hands.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: We have a
very pretty little girl 1--WE think, six
years old. She is our only child and
she has very fair skin, large blue
eyes and light curly hair. but under
her right eye is a small red spot
about the size of a pinhead. This
spot is very visible owing 10 her fair
complexion and in the last year IL
has gotten larger. We have never
put anything on it for fear of making
matters worse. AS far as we can re
member she had this spot since birth.
We would appreciate your advice very
much.
CONSTANT READERS.
I should hesitate 10 advise in such
a case. If the spot continues to
grow lose no time in seeing a good
skin specialist. l should do nothing
If the spot remained stationary.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
TO OBSERVE LINCOLN BIRTHDAY

Lucretia Garfield tent No. %. Daugh-
tiers OF Veterans of Moline. viii enter
tain members of the order and COM
rades at a Lincoln day celebration
Thursday. Feb II. at o'clock in
Swedish Olive hall. Moline. After a
short business session the following
program will be presented:
Instrumental solo. "Old Wartime
SCngs"-Mrs. Jessie Moore
Remarks-Comrade Sholes.
Fife and drum selection in charge
Of Comrade Griffin.
Vocal selection. patriotic number
Mrs. Jennie Thackham.
Reading. Lincoln Still Lives
Mrs. Fannie Gaskill.
Recitation. a Great Man"-Aiaster
John Gamble, a great-grandson OF a
veteran.
Patriotic souE-Company.
Reading-Mrs. Fannie Knox jam
sen.
Victrola selection.
Original poem on the birth OF Lin
coln-Comrade j. W. Dewrose.
Song. America
Refreshments viii be served at the
close OF the program The committee
in charge OF the arrangements Is com
posed OF Mrs. Ida Schofer. chairman,
and Comrade Shcles. vice chairman.
Mesdames Nettie Moore, Belle Kel-
ley. May Gamaee. Lucy Grant, Fannie
Jannseu, and Comrades briggs, Lew
rose. Wolever and Maxwell.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
SAUSAGE MADE OF RIcE

The japanese eat sausage that is
absolutely free from, dog, COW. pig,
horse or other animal that is popu-
larly supposed to enter into the con-
struction of the common sausage.
Instead it is made only Of rice.
which is well boiled-usually in water
but sometimes in milk-until the en-
tire mass has reached the proper con
sistency.
After being cooled the rice is mold
ed into sticklike lengths with the nm
gers. These are pat in oil paper cases
instead of the skin used in the regu-
lation sausage.
This non-meat sausage IS served
either whole. or cut up and eaten
along with other foods.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
FORWARD SOCIETY PLANS SO
ClA4IE

Mrs.. T. o. Nothstein az her home. s27
Forty-fourth street. acted as hostess
90 the Forward society OF Grace Luth-
ersn church last evening. an unusually
large number Of the girls attending
and spending a pleasant evening Plans
were made TO celebrats the annivers-
airy OF the founding OF the society.
March with a parcel post sociabie- A
season Of soclabiliiy was enjoyed and
the hostess served a nice lunch
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
pANkHURsT cLUs MEETS.

Pankhurst club girls met last even
ing with Miss Grace Borg at her home.
1921 Seventh avenue. and played the
usual number OF tables OF 500. Miss
Nathalie Holmes took the first prize
and Miss Mildred Herbst was given the
aH-cut favor. Lunch was served and
a general good time enjoyed The club
will meet In two weeks with Miss
Grace UIiemeyer.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09

cred yesterday at the home OF Mrs
John KImbel. $50 Tenth avenue. for
the regular sewing meeting The time
following the transaction OF routine
business was devoted 20 sewing. the
hostess serving refreshments during
a season Of sociability- The next meet
ing. March 3. viii be held at the home
Of Mrs. George Reddig.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
DAUGHTERS OF COVENANT TEA.

Fifty members Of the Daughters OF
the Covenant of the First Methodist
church and the husbands enjoyed the
annual tea last evening az the home
Of Miss Claire VauGaider. 1910 Twen-
tieth street After the serving Of a
course supper a program OF songs by
Nrs- RodewiE and readings BY Miss
Hoasren was enjoyed. a time OF so
ciabiIity following
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
MoNoAY cARo cLUe.

Monday Card club members were en-
tertalned yesterday afternoon al the
home OF Mrs. J. W Wilson. 24l6
Eighth avenue. Three tables Of 500
we're played and prizes went 70 Mrs.
c. Nelson. Mrs. Swain Pearson and
Mrs. Wilsoa. The club viii be enter
tanned in four weeks by Mrs. Burt.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
SOCIAL EVENTS

first street and Pourteenth-snd-aha hall
avenue. Twelve friends gathered 10
bid her goodbye for she leaves this
evening for her home in Minnesota
after a several weeks visit. Mrs.
Stowr is much delighted with her new
home which is on a farm. but she has
enjoyed very much her visit among
old friends in the city.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
FAREWELL FOR MRS. sTowR.

Mrs. Mafhilda Stowr. who made this
city her home for many years. but who
now lives in Harvard. Mimi. was the
guest OF honor at an informal gather
ing held yesterday at the home of her
daughter. Mrs Harry Biedsoe. Forty
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
Phi DELTA PSI WITH MISS
MAUCkER.

PM Delta psf girls met yesterday
afternoon with Miss Agnes Maueker
at her home. 7ff Seventeenth street.
all the members attending and spend
Ing n delightful afternoon The time
was passed with sewing and visiting
ana at $50 the hostess served her
guests with n delightful lunch. The
club will be entertained in two weeks
by Miss Edna Kane.
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
CANDIES.

Pufed Rice Candy-Put half box
puffed rice in shallow buttered pan
and place in hot oven until crispness
IS restored Boil together half cup
sugar, cne-eighth cup molasses, half
tablespoon vinegnT, on tablespoon
boiling water, one-fourth cup butter,
until little tried IN cold water forms
a soft ball Remove from stove and
pour over puffed rice Mix until all
of rice is covered with taffy. Set
aside TO cool and break into pieces.
The more you eat OF this the more
you want
Nut Candy-Take two cups sugar,
butter size Of egg, one cup milk: boil
until a soft bali viii form by dropping
into cold water Chop one cup nut
meats, spread on creased platter, pour
candy over and, when cold, cut in
bars. or put nut meats in and stir
until cold.
Chocolate Erops-One-half pound
sugar, whites of two eggs. beaten
stiH, cne ounce chocolate. Mix well,
drop on buttered tin, bake in moderate
oven.
Maple Wax-Boil two cups maple
SS up 'htA d ldiSG pan " ttl AdCheu
snow, keep on back of stove where
syrup viii Just keep warm: pour syrup
over painful Of snow, little at a time.
Take of in small pieces with silver
fork. If there is no snow, use a cake
or ice
Maple Candy-Crush one pound ma
PIE sugar. stir in two cups hot milk,
place on frs, stir until sugar is dis
solved. When candy is done add one
tablespoon butter. Pour out on but
tered plate
Maple Sea Foasn-Three cups maple
syrup, cne-fourth teaspoon cream of
tartar. white of an egg. Boil syrup and
tartar until it forms soft ball when
dropped in cold water Remove from
Ere. Beat white OF egg until stiT,
pour syrup on slowly, beating all the
time until cool enough 10 dip with
fork on creased plate The pieces
VIII be different shapes
EMERGENCY CASE FOR PURSE.
This emergency case is small
enough to be carried in the purse or
shopping bag. The case is made
needlebook fashion, folded at the top
and Tied together with ribb2n. The
closed case measures two inches long
and an inch and half wide. The
cardboard foundation is padded with /
and then covered with flow /
cred ribbon. The inside leaves are .
cut from flannel. with edges button
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09
uP-To-pATE RECIPES.

Bisque or Cream Tomato Soup
One quart can tomatoes; heat and
strain, add one-fcurth teaspoon soda.
In another pan heat one quart milk,
add three tablespoons flour mixed in
cold water, one tablespoon butter
Have tomato juice boiling, add TO
milk, which must be boiling; salt TO
taste after removing from fire. Ii
never fails.
Good Simple Pudding One-hah
pound potatoes tboiled aud mashed.
one-half pound suet. one fourth
pound sugar, one-fourth pound BOur'
one-fourth pound currants, one
fourth pound grated carrots one
half Of a candied lemon. one tea
spoon mixed pudding spice Chop
snet fine. Mix all ingredients 10
gether. pour mixture into creased
mold or prepared pudding cloth and
boil 2l2 hours. Inexpensive. as it
has no eggs or milk
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09

BETHANY SEWING SOCIETY.
Many OF the members OF the Ladies'
Sewing society of Bethany home gath
Rock Island Argus., 1915-02-09

FLOUR KEEFS SILVER BRIGHT.
Pia2e in cardboard box layer OF
ordinary flour, then lay the forks and
spoons upon it. and cover thickly with
-four. They will remain quite bright
fer any length of time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-08
FREEDMAN MILLIONS
LEFT FOR CHARITY
Brother Gets $4,000 Mother
and Sister Life Interest
Estate $5.OOO,OOO.

II was reported yesterday that Andrew
Freedman. friend of Richard Croker and
n well known fnancier, who died on
Saturday, left the bulk of his fortune.
estimated at $1,000, 600. to charity. The
will was read at the Biltmore last night
in the presence OF his mother and his
sister. Miss Rellc Freedman.
To Daniel Freedman. n brother, is
bequeathed s50.00o outright, while his
mother and Miss Freedman get a life
interest In half the estate. which on their
death reverts to the charitable purposes
specified IN the document,
Mr.. Freedman was "A heavy stock
holder in local traction securities, such
as the Kings County Light and Power
Company and the lnterbOrough- Metro
politan stocks, and also owned large
amount of valuable realty.
The charity for which the estate Is
intended IL believed to be the foundat ion
and support OF a home for the aged.
1t Is said that the Freedman millions
are formed into trust for that purpose.
The estate. now estimated at $1,000, 900.
may reach figure several millions
above tina; when the holdings are ap.
praised.
Funeral services for Mr.. Freed.
man were held yesterday morning iy
his apartment In Sherry's. The Rev
Hyman q, Enlow of the Temple Emanu.
FL conducted the services.
The pallbearers were Theodore =
Ghonts. Dc I.ancey Nicoil, Cornelius
Vanderbilt, Joseph =. Day. August Bel
mont. Walter q. Oakman. Valentine p
snyder. Louis Wiley. Samuel Untermyer
DIR. Warren Coleman, Henry A. Glider
| sleeve, Justice Charles l.. Guy. Justice
NJ. Marley Platzsk. Richard Croker. Jr.
Jules q. Bachs and Cornelius J. Sullivan