davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1915-02-25
sidered smarter than the ordinary four

sidered smarter than the ordinary four
hole.
If one will give attention to these
small details and is skilled in sewing,
there is no reason why the homemade
tailored blouse should not compare well
with those turned out by professionals.
On the whole, the shirt waists are plain
on the shoulders. The thinner waists
show small tucks or gathers, but if the
wearer to be is unusually slender, or a
little too plump, fiat pleats on the
shoulder stitched down for some inches
will be best, no matter what the ma
terial may be. The p1eats will suggest
fullness where there is none, but should
be-and also disguise undue plumpness
by draping the generous figure.
Evening star., 1915-02-25
Euery One Adn,ires This
Good-Looking Woman

Wherever you go you hear peo-
pie comment upon a pretty woman
and ii is really her beautiful hair
more than perfect features that
gives the appearance of charm,
youth and beauty.
Any woman can merit this
praise, for beautiful hair Is only a
matter of care Just as a plant
needs attention and nourishment
so must the hair have care and
nutriment to make II grow long,
thick, soft. fluffy and lustrous. The
scalp must be free from dandruff.
and the hair roots properly nour-
ished. as nature intended.
Partisan Sage, which is deli
cately perfumed and easily applied,
is just what Is needed. 1t tones
up and invigorates the roots of
the hair and furnishes the neces-
sary elements to make IT grow
long, soft. abundant and full of
life.
One application OF this scientific
tonic removes every trace of dan
druff and cleanses the hair of dust
and excess oil.
Why not start now to beautify
the hair by using Partisan Sage,
the great tonic treatment? 1t is
inexpensive and easily applied at
home 1t can be had from O'Don-
nelfs Drug Store or any drug or
toilet counter and will surely do
wonders for your hair.
Evening star., 1915-02-25
THE NEW SHIRT WAIST.

even. Always do SO, if necessary. Do
not forget that when the model dis
plays a yoke the stripes always run
horizontally: that is, If the stripes run
up and down in the body of the blouse
as they usually do. The wristbands
too. are cut to match the yoke, and
never on the same thread as the
sleeves Pearl buttons are correct for
closing. The fish-eye button is con-
Evening star., 1915-02-25

rip an old one and see how it is put to-
gether. because it is imperative this
part should not look amateurish at all.
The pleat down the front is another
point calling for special attention.
When striped goods are used the de-
sign will be a guide, but even then one
must take care that the stripes do not
come too close together for good effect
Sometimes it is necessary to put on
false pleat in order to get the stripes
Evening star., 1915-02-25
AMERICAN FASHIONS.
BY LILLIAN E. YOUNG.

In the spring there is probably moth
ing that will give more service and
prove as useful as a costume of faille
or taffeta silk. following. in a genera
way, the lines of the illustrated model,
which is made with a blouse to resem-
BILE jacket-a particularly good fea-
ture for street wear.
This one is carried out in reseda
green faille, with a relief note Of white
in the f1aring collar and cuff.
The body of the blouse is in the form
Evening star., 1915-02-25

Of a deep ruffie cut in points around
the bottom. and is gathered along the
edge of a shoulder yoke which runs off
into straps. crossing one over the
other in front and buttoned to the gir-
die. The sleeves are long and plain.
There is a straight gathered skirt,
over which is hung the long, full tunic
Evening star., 1915-02-25

IL 30 convenient that II can hardly b
improved upon. and the delightful color
combinations Of last season are still able
to arouse our enthusiastically arc q lit
| tie fuller, II anything, in shape. the COL
er at tho cu1. but these are such small
details that they escape any but the ptac-
| ticed eye.
Evening star., 1915-02-25
Watch Your Children

Often children do not let parents know
they are constipated. They fear some
thing distasteful. They will like Rexall
Orderlies-a mild laxative that tastes
like sugar. Sold only by us, 10 cents.
o'DonnelI's Drug Stores.
Evening star., 1915-02-25
Household Hints.

To prevent stale bread or cracker
crumbs getting on the floor when
grinding them in food chopper. tie a
paper bag on the end of the grinder
and snap a rubber band around it.
To hang wet clothes with ease in
winter, before going outdoors shake
them out and sort them in order for
the lines. Twist the sheets in the mid
die SO that they can be easily tossed
over the line.
70 give a rich brown color to roast
beef, add a little sugar to the salted
water used for basting it while roast
ing.
To clean bamboo furniture. use a
brush that has been dipped in salt
water.
To prevent cottage cheese from be-
coming tough in the making. after the
whey has separated from the curd let
it cool, for it will always tougher if
put to drain while yet warm.
Evening star., 1915-02-25
BY ANNE RITTENHOUSE,

Special Correspondence of The star.
NEW YORK. February 24.-The satin
hat is here to stay, although the fas-
tidious woman already claims that the
cheapness of its price reduces 1t to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
WHEEL COMPANY MEN
IN ALL DAY PICNIC

Employees of the Mutual Wheel com
pany had their annual picnic last Sat
urday, an alI-dav affair at Camp sam
Hill. at the foot Of Seventh street on
the banks of the Rock river.
Hon0rs in . baseball game were car
ried off by the single men. the family
heads losing by the score Of z TO S.
An event of greater Importance was
a fried catfish dinner. For the excel
lent preparation Of The hsh credit is
due to Emil Johnson and his assist
ant, Zim Grimm.
A Speech by AxeI Peterson and an
other bali game were after-dinuer
events. The heavy wheel and Light
wheel departments were represented in
the second diamond tilt The game
went to the heavy wheeIers by a score
of g to T.
Two si1-round boxing matches were
staged. James Lee was pirted against
sherman Rhiuehart but Lee gave up
in the third round The horse shoe
honors went to Charles johnson and
Noah Huddle.
In stepping oHt OF q motor boat AZal
Peterson dropped his umepieee into
four feet OF water. James Lee played
the part OF q diver and inside OF hve
minutes he had recovered il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
ANIMAL VALUATIONS
DECLARED NOT JUST

Washington. Aug 24-EaIuaion Of
cattle, horses and other animals in
live stock shipping contracts made by
IS railroads west Of Chicago We're to-
day declared to be unjust aud unrea-
s0nable and ordered cancelled by the
interstate commerce commission. The
commission declared the scheduled
valuations were not representative Of
the average actual values of the ami
mails shipped.
The decision uphoIds complaints
brought and supported by the Ameri-
can National Live Stock association
and the railroad commissions Of Iowa
and other states
The commissions decision says the
Cummins amendment to the interstate
commerce law has in effect abolished
in interstate commerce the whole sys-
TEN of railroad rates based on agreed
valuations as distinguished from ac-
tual value" New rates were pre-
scribed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
BUYING JEWELRY Is
SIGN OF PROSPERITY

New York. Aug Z4-The fact that
people are again buying jewelrE was
cited by T. l.. Combs of Omaha, Neb-
president Of the American National
Retail Jewellers association. in tn
opening session OF ITS convention here
as evidence that good times are return
ing. The convention began EestartJaE
and Will reuain in session until Satur-
day.
The iawelry business is a good ba-
rometer, said NIr. Combs People are
now buying jewelry and there seems to
be no tendency to hoard money In
the ieweIry business the pantcky war
times are no more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
QUALITIES IN The
CHAMPION CLASS
Hiss Elizabeth Allen Of Moline AMONG
Leaders in Western coli Tour.
namant.

Miss Elizabeth Allen Of Moline and
Miss Helen Vincent of Davenport. who
met IN the finals for the woman's cham
pionship Of Rock Island arsenal Golf
club last week, are this week playing
the western womeu's championship al
the Midlothian Country club. Chicago.
Qualifying rounds were played yestsr-
day Miss Allen played ia champion
snip form landing seventh in d field Of
four score contestants. making a score
of 103, and easily winning chance 30
contest for the championship. She was
paired with Miss NJ. Powers OF Glen
Oak club for today
Miss Vincent qualified for the assa-
citation trophy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
CULTURE GROWS
WITH SPECS USE
Eye Glasses Mark Of Civilization,
Speaker at Meeting OF Optometrist
Declares.

Chicago, III, Aug. spectacIss
were pictured as a marx OF civilization
by Burr Weaver. retiring secretary Ct
the Illinois State Society Of Optomet-
rists a. its seventh annual convention
at the Hotel Sherman yesterday.
"spectacles are a sign Of ciuuza-
ton, said Mr.. Weaver. who traced
the history Of oprometry. 1T is as
natural to aid the work OF The eye
with apectacies as il is to aid the work
Of the feet with shoes The Indian
who did not put his eyes TO strenuous
work. could see a smoke signal with
the naked eye at a distance much be-
yond the range Of the white man. Now
our children in the nursery wear spec
tacles. The Germans, who have been
most thorough in research. are the
greatest wearers of spectacIes-"
Mr. Weaver traced the history OF
laws governing 0ptOmetry in Amer
lea. and urged the necessity Of
restrictions on the practice of the
profession by the unframed H. W. c..
LOTenz, chairman pro tenn Of the new
state board Of opJometry, explained
the system OF registration for prac-
ticing optometrists.
a paper by Dr. F. f. Dayton Of
Chicago declared that Lake 4Eicai-
gan's influence on the barometer
caused much catarrh and eve trouble
considerable discussion among the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
MOLINE CHURCH TO
HOLD PICNIC HERE

The annual picnic of the Tabernacle
Baptist church. goIored. OF Moline viii
be held Thursday al Exposition park.
A big time is anticipated by the mem
bers and their friends and the com
miJtee in charge has arranged an al
traetive program for the day There
Will he races for the boys and girls,
potato race. fat and lean ladies' race,
tennis, croquet and horse shoe con
tests. The feature of the program is
a baseball game 10 start at 3 o'clock
between Rock Island and Moline mem
bers. The winning team viii receive
a prize The popular young ladies.
contest. which was to have been held
al the church IN Moline ia the even
ing. viii also be held at Exposition
park.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
POSLAM BEST
FOR SUNBURN
AND RICHNESS

Poslam does wonders in clearing
eompIexIons overnight, soothes in
famed skin; relieves sunburn, ivy
poisoning, mosquito bites, taking out
all soreness. The same positive heal
ing power by which Poslam eradf-
Gates worst cases Of stubborn eczema
will serve you. if you will but employ
it. to be rid of any affection or dis
ordered condition Of the skin. Minor
troubles require few applications.
Pimples quickly 60
Poslam Soap IS The absolutely safe
soap for tender. sensitive skin-a daily
delight for toilet and bath
For samples, send &C stamps to
Emersencv Laboratories. 3 West
Twenty-hfta street. New York City.
Sold by all druggists lAdy.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
BIG EATERS GET
KIDNEY TROUBLE
Take Salts at First Sign Of
Bladder Irritation OF
Backache.

The American men and women must
guard constantly against kidney trou-
bic, because we eat TOO much and all
our food is rich. Our blood is filed
with uric acid which the kidneys strive
to filter out, they weaken from over
work, become sluggish; the elimlnat-
i've tissues clog and the result is kid-
ney trouble. bladder weakness and q
general decline in health.
When your kidneys feel Ike Jumps
Of lead, your back hurts or the urine
is cloudy. full Of sediment or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three
times during the night: If you suffer
with sick headache or dizzy, nervous
spells. acid stomach or you have rheu-
matism when the weather is bad, get
from your pharmacist about four
ounces OF Jad Salts; take a table
spoonful in glass Of water before
breakfast for few days and your
kidneys will then fine This famous
salts is made from the acid 1ithia, and
has been used for generations to flush
and stimulate clogged kidneys; to neu.
tralize the acids in the urine 50 It no
longer Is a source Of irritation, thus
ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts IS inexpensive; cannot IN
ture. makes q delightful effervescent
lEhia-water beverage and belongs IN
every home, because nobody can make
a mistake BY having a good kidney
flushing any tine.
HarnaS House -nharmacy. --lAdyl !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
SOCIAL
PARTY F0R MIsS LLOYn.

Mrs. n. G. Grifths. 729 Seventeenth
street, entertained a company Of about
seventy ladies yesterday afternoon as
a courtesy for her cousin, Miss Els
Their Lloyd Of Pittsburgh. Pa, who has
been visiting in the city for some
weeks. An informal delightful pro
gram was given. Miss Lloyd pleasing
with vocal numbers and Miss Florence
Spaulding with piano selections The
ladies' brought their fancy work and
spent most enjoyable time together.
the hostess serving a luncheon before
the close of the afternoon. Miss LLOYD
will return to her home this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
FELL on PLATFORM
KNEE CAP INJURED

Emil Van Pooter. driver for Phoenix
Milling company Of Davenport. was re
riously injured at o'clock yesterday
afternoon al the E0rn Baking com
Fifth avenue. when he fell. fracturing
the knee cap Of his right leg. Mr.. Van
Potter was carrying -four at the time.
when he missed his footing ana fell
heavily to the platform. He was re
moved to ST. Luke's hospital in Daven-
port in the ambulance. Dr., Joseph
DeSilva attended him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
SPACE At J0SLIN
FAIR IS TANNED
Officials Nresfle With Problem d
Finding Room 20 Stow Away
the Exhibits.
HORSE PROBLEM A SERIOUS ONE
Regular Programs Begin Tomorrow,
with Strong Bill to Be Given
On Speed Ring.

This was d busy day at the Rock
Island county fair at Josin. officials
we're busy entering farm products and
Urs stock and finding places for the
great array Of exhibits which were
brought fl. Secretary ]. E. Vain
wright and two or three assistants
were busy all day making out entry
cards and TT is probable that they will
aot complete their work until late
-casea-.
Eaa excellent premiums which are
being offered in the live stock exhibit
ha= attracted a large number Of
breeders, and the greatest difficulty
lies u finding quarters for all the
animals. Three large tents have been
provided and indications are that all
will be filed
4 new hog shed has been added dur
ing the last year, 40 pens having been
provided under the same roof. This
space was all reserved and It is prop
able that a tent will be necessary TO
offer shelter for a part Of the swine.
Housing Horses a Problem.
Quite problem has been offered
ia caring for the horses. The barns
ordinarily used for the draft horses
are all taken by the horses in the
speed events. The superintendent in
r6ls division has been busy assigning
horses all day. but his task was no
small one in satisfying all the exhibit
tors
The difficulty in caring for the cattle
IS not as great as in other departments
as tents are suitable for these ami
mails. Present indications are that
last years record will be broken in
the stock parade which is scheduled
for Friday morning Will undoubtedly
be an Interesting event.
A finer display Of fruit and vege-
tables has never been assembled than
was entered for premiums today The
season has been exceptionally fine for
vegetables and fruit and the farmers
have taken d great deal of interest in
entering their products.
Thomas Craig, manager of the Wa
teTtcwu state farm. and Superintend-
eGt Frank Wiley OF the county infrm-
cry viii be on hand Wednesday morn
ing with a fine exhibit OF farm pro-
ducts. While they will not exhibit for
premiums. their exhibits will be the
source of a great deal of interest
Program for Wednesday.
The program for Wednesday, the
second day Of the fair, will be one Of
tho best Of the entire week. There
IS an exceptionally large field Of en-
tries in the speed ring events, and a
number Of the special events will be
staged ou this date
In the forenoon there will be a slow
mule race, the farmers hitch, team
and wagon and haIf-miie race, aero
plane exhibition, and the road race,
open To road horses driven by owners.
There are % entries in the 2:25
pace. and il the $50 trot. IN addi-
ton to these races there will be a
running race with six entries.
Children will be admitted free on
this day, and the association is making
engagements to provide amusements
for the youngsters.
Thursday has been designated as
tri-city day, and a special train will
leave Rock Island at g o'clock and
Moline at 9:30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
SYLVAN TEAM LOSES
TO LONG VIEW NINE

Al the Sylvan Fairgrounds i'm Mo
line Yesterday afternoon the Long
View Fairgrounds team of Rock Is
land defeated the Sylvan ball tossers
in an exciting game by a score OF 10 10
@. The result was in doubt to the
final inning. Burton and Callahan
comprised the battery for the Long
Views with Putters and Leonard for
the Moline team This is the second
game the locals have taken from the
Molfners. thereby winning the series,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24

Des Moiues. Iowa, Aug. 24.-An eff
fort Of horse buyers for the entente
powers engaged in she European war
TO establish a horse buying center here
has failed. according 10 an announce
ment TODAY. The agents ende8vored
to close a deal with the state fair board
for the use Of the stables at the fair
grounds. They offered $500 a month
rental. but the board insisted upon
81 200 a month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
snrinrtield Sheriff sned.

Springfield. III. Aug 24-suit for
$4,000 damages for false imprison-
ment was instituted here yesterday
against DR.. John A Wheeler, reform %
sheriff Of Sangamon county. by Charles
Metzeer. VINO was recently arrested in
connection with the death of Augusta
M. Kellog. An assault was made upon
the aged woman by Metzger. warrant
sworn out by the sherif's Office al
legged. but the grand jury failed TO in
dict him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
MOLINE TEAM WINS
OUTING CLUB MATCH

James Sheppard and Bob Friend Of
Moline last evening won the champion
ship in the Davenport Outing clubs
tri-city open tennis tournament by
defeating Wilson and Julian, also OF
Moline ia the final match They Won
in straight sets. scores being 9 to 4,
to 3, and to g.
In the boys singles Paul Blakemore.
Moline nigh school lad, was defeated
for the championship by Cook, a IL
year-old Davenport lad
In the singles finals Hansen last eT-
enlug won the first set from Lusk- hut
the latter came back and won the
next three, playing in beautiful form.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24

com trcIler, Teacher Maarer. Spring
field; delegates to meeting OF the sy-
nodicaI conference at Toledo: Profess
sor O c. a Boecher, Rev. c. L. Hohen-
stein, teachers. Rolf and Erdmaau.
On Monday evening a pastoral SER
vice was conducted i'm Emmanuel
church Rev. A. Neuendorf delivered
the preparatory address. and Rev. 0
L. Hohenstein the pastoral sermon.
Nearly all Of the delegates partook. Of
the Lords supper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
Cleveland Rurs Bluhm.

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug, 24.-The Cleve-
land American league club today an
nouneed the purchase Of First Base
man Bluhm from the New Orleans
Southern association team. Bluhm is
a native Of Cleveland and formerly
was with the Cleveland American as
ISOLATION team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
LUTHERAN SYNOD
SESSION ENDED
delegates at Central Illinois District
Conference Return Home Alter
Mornings Meeting.
TO MET IN SPRINGFIELD NEXT
Last Business Session Is Featured by
Discussion Of Finances and
Missions of the synod.

The Central Illinois district ot the
Evangelical Lutheran synod Of Mis-
souri, closed its sessions al noon to-
DAY. All business had been completed
and the doctriual discussions Ted by
Rev Flach, Who read q treatise on sue
cesslve days of the conference, had
been completed, ana the adjournment
was taken shortly before noon
Rev Mr. Flacb was given the floor
to finish the reading of his paper on
Justification il was explained what
we mean when we say that We are JUS
tilted before God ny faith To explain
how faith justife=, ArmtnIaHism says
that faith is an act in ns, d work
therefore which determines God To
justify the sinner And so We have
here again the old confusion Of JUS
LITIGATION and sancti6eafiou Lutheran
confessions teach that faith iustl1es
because it rests i'm the merits Of Jesus
Christ
The synod voted the assayist its
thanks for his instructive paper.
Rev. 2. Br0ckmann, one Of the del
egates to the meeting of the SynOdical
Conference at Milwaukee in 1914. rem
dered q report. Rev DalImann read a
paper en- the various names which
are given TO Christians in the new tes-
lament.
ImmanuaI Church Thanked.
Professor Bta5arr,srr nra=f5art or
the Theological seminary ar enrfnefzr4
addressed fha SYNOD on rra naeds If
the institution nrsvar bovz far rba
ministry hotter 5afrfdnge
III was resolved "a aaoan- with
thanks the invitation of TRINITY CON
aregatfon at Springfield mi. far the
next convention. Aug 1929 5a1s
snanfaf resolution of -rart-s u.s.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-24
BEAUTIFUL EVE FOR
REBEKAH EXCURSION

The moonlight expcursion held last
night on the steamer Sidney by the
Eud3ra Rebekah lodge No, 73, I. 0. o.
F.. Of Rock Island, proved a big sue
cess, financially and in every other
way. and the committee IN charge is
greatly pleased The outing was a
real moonlight" one. The night was
one Of the prettiest Of the season on
the river. About 400 attended.