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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
CANNTNG 10 PRESERETNG.

Tomato Preserves Take enough
7 nice ripe tomatoes to make 10 pounds
after they have been peeled. and as
much of the pulp taken out as can be
. Put in pan or kettle and cover with
I'VE pounds graduated sugar. In the
morning put on to cook and cook ill
! tomatoes are transparent. Just a
few minutes before taking Oft the fire
add two lemons sliced thin.
Tomato Jam-TaEe peck of toma-
toes and let cook till skins are all
on cut in small pieces, then strain
through colander- Take five good
sized lemons, remove seeds. squeeze
juice cut then cut lemons i'm small
pieces, leaving rind in gives it a bet
ter tastel then measure Juice and take
one cup less Of sugar than of juice
Cook till thick. Put at once in glasses
Novel Way to Can Peacbes-select
ripe fruit cover with boiling water.
let stand few minutes and the skins
viii slip OF easily. Cut in halves.
remove stone and pack tightly in
thick syrup of sugar and water and
pour hot into the Jars Of peaches. Seal
and place in a pail of hot water until
cool Peaches not only keep wen i'm
this way. but retain their delicious
fresh favor
Cold Belish-One peck ripe t0ma-
toes cut small, two cups chopped on
ions two cups chopped parsley. two
chopped peppers, two cups salt. Mix
and let stand over night. Next morn
ing add four cups sugar, one cup white
mustard seed, two tablespoons pepper,
two tablespoons allspice ground four
tablespoons cinnamon. two quarts vim !
egar. Put in jars and seal. This is
me and needs no cooking.
Canned Tomatoes-SeIect tomatoes /
mot too ripe), wash Have ready a !
kettle OF boiling water, add to it 10
or y tomatoes. let them remain over I
the fire until the skins begin n burst I
then remove them with a silver fork
ara place in c0lander so they will /
drain well (if you allow them to re
main IN the water too long they viii /
lose their favor Add more tomatoes
10 the boiling water until you have ono
half busheI scaIded. which win all
eight Jars. After removing skins. put
them in a large preserving kettle and.
before boiling, skim off one quart Of
water. Put over fire. being careful uof
to let them scorch. When they reach
The boiling point, let boil one bour
inns may seem long time to many.
7ut here lies the success. Do NOT
forget 10 scim off all scum that rises
or 1t is that which forms the acid
which causes tomatoes to spoil so
EASILY After boiling one hour nut
hem in sterilized Jars. and be sure
hat the covers are in good. condition.
place same IN hot water on back Of
.toyei before using put the rubbers
2 q pan OF cold water Ensures air
lght Jars Of fruit) This may. seem like
lengthy recipe, but It is very simnle !
ND above all it is good. We often hear ;
complaint from ladies' who claim thew :
annot keep tomatoes for winter
WY Simply because they don't boil ;
ong enough.
Peach Germantown" a peck Of .
'eacnes take five pounds sugar to a (
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
TSEFIL REENTLoE-

An ingenious person has invented
tool to assist i'm hanging q skirt
Screw one side of a cheap tain yard
stick 70 small bat heavy block q:
wood Then clamp 10 tbe yard stick
q small ten-cent monkey wrench In
hanging a chlld's dress place this
block on the floor and adjust the
wrench for the desired length Of
skirt. Turn up the skirt where It
rests on the wrench handle. and SO
the child turns slowly around pin or
mark with chalk the edge Of the
hem. For an adults skirt place o
waist form on a small round table.
adjust the garment over this and hang
in the same manner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
ORGANIZE MARGARET GILES
CIRCLE

A number of ladies' meeting last
evening in the home OF Miss Dina
Ramser. S5l ThirUeth street, organ
lied another circle of Kings Daugh-
ters which Will be known as the Mar
garer Giles circle This makes the
fifth Kings Daughters circle in the
city, the others being the Helpers
circle, Silver Cross circle. u His Name
circle and Ready to Help circle Mrs
r. z. CowIey Of Moline, county or
Rauizer Of Kings Daughters was pres
ent and presided ar the meeting Of the
organization, explaining the work OF
GERS were chosen for the drst year as
follows.
Presldent-1Iiss Dina Ramser.
Vice president Mrs. ". z. Cham
hers.
Secretary Miss Gotta Bartholomew.
Treasurer-aTrs. G. i Ross.
DiTeat0resses-AIrs G.. z. Dugard,
Mrs. S. P. Switzer and Mrs. Clarence
D. Lehman.
The circle VIII take up some special
charity work Ia which the mem bers
have long been interested and will at
once begin its activities. A meeting to
perfect the organization viii he held
Tuesday evening when a constitution
and bylaws will be drafted and pre-
pared for ratification.
The circle takes its name as a mem-
orial for Miss Margaret Giles. the first
visiting nurse in the city, and who
was loved by everyone who came in
contact with her. but who sacrificed
her life for those to whom she minis
tered, her early death being mourned
throughout the city and county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18

The September coffee party Of the
Ladies' Aid society Of the First Bap-
fist church was held yesterday in the
home Of Mrs. George Saunders, 1912
Fourteenth-aud-a-haIf street. A COM
pany Of 40 ladies attended and enjoyed
the afternoon while they visited and
crocheted and did their fancy work.
The hostess assisted by Mesdames
r. f. Helpenstell, ". H. Kelley and
Ward Monigold served a nice lunch.
The home was most attractively deco
rated in garden flowers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
PARTY FOR MISS HARMS.

Miss Anna Roggenkamp entertain
ed company OF young people last
evening at her home SIS Fourteenth
and half street, at a surprise party
in honor Of Miss Gertrude Harms.
whose birthday anniversary it was.
There were games and contests TO pass
a delightful evening and in a flower
contest the prize was won by Miss
Irna Paasch. Refreshments were
served and good time enjoyed. Miss
Harms was LETT with z number OF
pretty gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
MRS. VASHTT 4. BOLIVIAN AGATE
H0NnRED

The worthy grand matr0n. o. z. S.
Mrs. Selma A. Weege Of Chicago. mas
appointed Mrs. Vashti 4. Bo]lman on
the credentials committee Of the 4lst
annual session of the grand chapter.
o. e. s. Of Illinois. which convenes
at Oriental Cousist0ry, North Dearborn
and Walton streets, Chicago, Oct. s. g..
2. The credentials committee will re-
port at headquarters Of thu grand off
GERS at the Hotel La Sale Monday,
Oct. & at 10 a. m This is the second
honor conferred upon Mrs. Bollman in
the year, Mrs. Weege having appointed
her grand representative for New
Mexico in the early part Of the year,
the last appointment coming as an un-
expected honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
SOCIAL AvY0rNcF7TrvTs.

The September meeting of the Young
Peoples branch Of the W. C. T. q. viii
be held Monday evening at the home
OF Miss Muriel Winter, 1902 ForUeth
street.
The first meeting following the sum
mer recess OF the ladies' auxiliary to
the Rock Island County Humane so
ciety will be held Monday afternoon in
the home Of Mrs. Bell Jones. 1901 Sew
enteenth avenue. This viii be a sew
ing meeting and members are asked
to make q special effort 10 attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
MARGUERITE EMBROIDERY
Club.

Members Of the Marguerite Embroi-
derry club were entertained yesterday
afternoon ar the home Of Mrs. Vo7
Postel on Thirteenth avenue, Is at
tending and enjoying a delightful art
ernoon over fancy work and in visit
ing The house was decorated in flow
ars from the garden and was pretty
and attractive. A lunch was served in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
NATIONAL SECRETARY GUEST AT
PARTY,


Mrs Nellie Florence Lee OF Phila-
deIphla. ex- president and present ma
.tiona1 secretary Of the Women's Or
ganization Of the National Association
Of Retail Druggists, was yesterday the
guest OF honor at porch party given
By she local chapter Ne IS at River
Rest" st the hom- Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles BTuustrom IN Moline. Mrs.
Lee arrived the previous evening and
was the guest Of Mrs. c. Anderson Il
East Moline. the president of the
chapter. The affair Of yesterday aft
ernoon was attended by a company
OF 80 ladies and we're Joined in the eve
ming by their husbands. and they were
delighted with the opportunity to meet
Mrs. Lee. During the afternoon Mrs.
Lee gave an appropriate and interest
ing talk on the work OF the order. at
6 O'Clock q dinner was served by the
ladies OF the chapter, the flower deco,
rations being those used at the Mil
waukee chapter meeting held the pre-
ceding day and brought by Mrs. Lee,
and consisting of asters and ferns.
After the dinner had been served Mrs.
Anderson in behalf OF the chapter pre-
scented Mrs. Lee with a silver spoon
appropriately engraved Mrs Lee.
who is known as little Mother" by
the chapters throughout the country.
left at noon today for Springfield
where she viii be entertained. She
will then return to her home in PbtIa-
deIphia.
The next regular meeting Of the
chapter will be held Oct. ID at the
home of Mrs. Jericho in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. RECTAL.

Professor Arvid samuelson, who
with the beginning of this term became
associated with the faculty or Angus
tana conservatory Of music viii he
heard for the first time in a public re-
cital, Tuesday evening. Sept %. at the
college chapel His previous programs
we're in the form Of private Tecitals
and those who heard him we're enthus-
fastic. He ia q valuable addition 70
the musical life Of this community and
It is the desire of the college faculty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
NEEDING PRE sFNT-

Il funds are low and a wedding
present is a necessity make the hrid7
q memory book-or books-cover-
ing stiff backed blank books with
pretty silk. Inside have the titles
indexed-books, business addresses
lists, garden lists, invita-
tons, new dishes, etc
A companion book can be made
and flled with own" tried RECIPES
from friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18

Mrs. John Frey. 1913 Tweuty-uiuth
street, acted as the hostess yesterday
afternoon TO members OF the Woman s
Missionary society OF the South Park
Presbyterian church, many of whom
attended. Plans were discussed for
special work that is TO be done in the
interest of Bethany home The home
topic THE North American Indians"
was discussed by Mrs. LAUDER and
Mrs. Long and the foreign topic. Al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18

TIE JOY Girls band OF South Park
Presbyterian church yesterday after
noon went 70 the home Of Miss Eliza
beth Schroeder on the ThirtieJh street
road, where they held their semi
monthly meeting. Following bust
ness session q four course dinner was
served, out Of door games we're play
ed. piano and vocal numbers we're en-
3oyed and a general good time passed.
Al Z O'Clock the IS girls attending &C
eompanied By The hostess came to the
city on a havrsek, singing the band
songs and enjoying the time immense
Ig
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
sCoTT.DE sMET.

The Clinton Advertiser is authority
fer the statement that john ! Scott Of
1913 Thirty ffth street and Miss Emma
Desmet Of 4506 Fourteenth avenue.
thls city. we're united Ia marriage
"Wednesday afternoon ar $3.50 by Jus
rice L. c. Mathews In Clinton. They
will make their home In Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
- CHICKEN DNNER FL r0wER

Ten members of the Loyal Daugh-
ters society Of the Fifteenth Avenue
Christian church went 70 the Watch
Tower last evening and at r O'Clock
were served with chicken dinner.
The young women enjoyed a delightful
time and supper and early in the eve
ming returned to the city and attended
q picture show.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18

New York Sept 1S.-Newman Erb.
wealthy railroad organizer, was re-
ported today to be in comfortable
and satisfactory condition ne change
having taken place since he recovered
from the first effects OF the two poison
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18

the late afternoon IN the dining room
where a banquet Of astsrs adorned the
table. The club viii be entertained II
two weeks by Mrs. schaedes 1014 Tenth
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
Observation-Disclosures

Roy K. Albietae Of this city and Miss
Mary kliemeir Of Fort Wayne, Ind,
we're issued marriage license IN De
trott. Mich. today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
GERMANY INCREASES
BREAD RATION AGAIN

Berlin. Sept. is. By wireless to Tuck
erton. N. 1.-THE increase in bread RAJ
tons, which was granted some time
ago to the laboriue classes OF Berlin
has now been extended to other por-
dons Of the civil population.
The provincial administration of the
Rheine provinces has authorized the
Rheinish provincial bank 10 subscribe
$sT 909,06J to the new war loan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18

also. We saw each other all but two
DAYS while I was there. ana the night
before I left vye confessed that we
loved each other.
When I got home I sent him one of
my pictures, because he asked me for
it. and he sent me one of his. We
wrote to each other every day. most
awfulIy foolish letters. Perhaps the
letters made me Disguised with the
Whole affair." anyway in about 2
month I lost interest and STONED
writing He was distracted. if I can
Judge by what he wrote, and this
made me more disguised than ever
after had received eight OF the
silliest letters / have ever read II
wrote and told him that I did not
care to correspond any longer. one
more letter came from him begging
me 70 try to love him and il I couldn't
do that to at least be friends and
write to him. I did not answer taat
letter and have not heard from him
since.
Now that the whole affair is over
/ am beginning to wish verv much /
that he had none of the foolish 1ef-
tiers wrote and nay picture have
always thought 1t childish to return +
pictures and letters after a friend (
ship is broken. but now that 7 am an
interested party in such q case I have
changed my mind DO you think if
would be all right for me 10 ask him
e return NY picture and letters?
Please advise ne,
FOOLISH GIRL.
Send back his letters and picture
and ask him 70 DO the same with
yours II is not childish TO want let-
-ers such as you wrote 10 be return
I'd, You have probably learned vour
lesson and will never be tempted 10
Dc foolish in that way again. wish
other giils might profit by your in
discretion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18

Dear Mrs. Thompson: IN June 7
spent my vacation, which lasted for
two weeks, IN another city, and while
l was there net a young man who
was very attentive 10 me. He was
good friend Of the family where 7
was visiting and happened 10 drop IN
TO supper the first night I was there
Il seemed like love at first sight. be-
cause vas most favorab1y impress
ed with him, and if I can Judge from
his attentions TO ne. he cared for ne
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18

All the news all the time-Ths
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18

RIGA" vas given by Mrs. ". G OgIevee
and Miss Mary Willis The program
was a very enjoyable one.
JOLLY DOZEN ENTERTAINED.
Mrs Ben Willhte st her home 1712
Eighth street last evening entertained
members Of the jolly Dozen club at the
fortnightiy meeting. Cards were the
evening diversion and the prizes went
70 Ben WilIhite and Ray Schoaies. A
lunch followed the games and a pleas
ant social time passed. The club viii
be entertained Sept. 30 by Mrs. Fred
Larson. 721 Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-18
UIlA1x0] ono
IL OIE
Q)eBLIN1S
bEzS ELrzAERru TEqnQsQN

Dear Mrs Thompson: Cd I am
I16 years old and a boy from school has
asked me to go to a school picnic. I
have not lived here until this summer
and I do not know many at school.
My mother thought 7 should ask you
if you think it is proper to go. as /
do not want to do anything that would
iniure my reputation before I get
started at my new school
~ Would it be proper for me 70
give party ana ask some Of the girls
at school, or should I wait until they
have done something for me?
49, The boy who wants TO take me
10 the high school picnic lives next
door to me. He comes over 10 our
house and sits On our front porch and
sometimes 1 90 walking with him.
Do you think this is all right. NV
mother does. because he is such q
nice boy, and my mother thinks it is
all right for girls and boys TO be
friends before they are IS years old. !
(4( The father Of the boy who
lives next door has an automobiIs
and be often asks my mother and me
to so riding with them. Do you think
this is all right?
MARION /
I'D Go. It will give you a chance
TO get acquainted.
80 Wait until they have enter
you or until you are very well
acquainted.
49, It is all right for the hoy to
60 over to your house and for YOU
70 go walking with him The thing
I object to is children keeping com
pany" and thinking they are in love.
IA Certainly.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-27
PARK PIER
BURNING; TOWN
IS IN DANGER

TRepubIican A. p. Leased Wirel
LOS ANGELES. Cal. Dec. 27.-
Reports received here from Ocean
Park. \ beach resort. stated that
the large pleasure pier vas on fire
and trat the town was threatened.
Calls for heip were sent to the Les
Angeles and Venice fire depart
ments. The entire Venice depart
rert responded. Two automobile
companies were sent from here at
100 o'clock.
Practically the entire pier. con
tanning q cafe, bowling alley, dance
hall. scenic railway and other
pleasure concessions, was burning.
The fire was beyond control at 1:45
.. m it was said.
A wind was blowing from off the
ocean and the firemen were con
centrating their efforts to prevent
the flar1es from jumping the street
along the beach. along which we're
many business houses.
A fire which started on the .are
oier about two years ago de
stroyed blocks of buildings.
The police department at Ocean
Park reported shortly after 2
o'clock that the fire was under con
trol and that It Nvoulo be confined
to the pier, on which II started.
Tire origin of the fire was unde
termined.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-27
To URGE CONGRESS TOATTEND
To NATIONAL DEFENSE PLANS

tic army and navy bills disposed Of as
promptly as possible He not only
relieves il is essential to put the War
and navy departments i'm a position to
begin work ON their new programs
without delay but wants the congress
calendars cleared for general lcgisla-
Jion later in tie winter.
Snow fell here an Of last night. Gov
cring the ground To "a depth of more
than a foot. This did not keep the
president and his bride from having
| their daily automobile ride. however.
| II was slow and difficult travelling.
/ but for an hour and Il half the
White House car toiled winding roads
/ while its passengers enjoyed the Won
/ derful winter scene and the sharp
| invigorating air.
| There mas a meeting held in the
| hotel tonight under the auspices Of the
| Marquis and Marchiouess Of Aberdec.,
/ and addressed by Mrs. Seth Barton
! French, recently returned from her
J Red Cross work i'm France. The pres
! ident and Mrs. Wilson declined invita-
/ lions to attend.
The president VIII celebrate his 59th
( birthday TUESDAY. He viii Ice sur
I prised at dinner with a great birthday
cake, bearing fifty nine candies, which
the hotel management today ordered
/ Jhe chef to prepare. Officers OF the
/ volunteer fire department here haV-
/ ing heard Of the president election. as
. an honorry membeu~' uI the Pass
/ Christian, Miss, department two years
ago, have invited him To- attend a eel
: ebration al the fire house Tuesday
and add another honorary member
shin TO his list
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-27

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 2G.-~The
Punitive Expedition Against Yuan Shi
Kai' is the name selected for tine or
eanized revolutionary party reported
10 Ae active in China against tn" re-
turn to monarchial government and the
coronation IF Yuan Shi Kai as its
emperor
This information was contained i'm
"a cablcgram received here today by
Tong King Chon@. president OF the
Chec Kuug Tong tChinese Republic
Association from the headquarters
of the movement az Shanghai CHINA.
From the same sources came tho first
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-27
ASSASSINATION
STILL A MYSTERY
TRepubican A. p. Leased Wire1

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Dec. 26-
The assassination last night during a
Christmas banquet of Wong FGuen
Yung. former editor of The Asiatic
News. a. pro-morarchial publication
Of Shanghai China. remained n mys-
tcry tonight.
Wong. who was said 10 be cousin
Of Yuan Shi Kai head Of the Chinese
government had Kept his mission to
the United States secret, ard it was
rot known whether his sympathies
We're FOR or against tie re-estabush-
ment of China as a monarchy.
The police definitely established to-
day that Wong's death at the hands Of
IN unidentified assassin had no con
nection with the activities Of secret
societies or touss. NJ arrests have
been made.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-27
BREAK RECORDS
OF PHILANTHROPY

NEN- YORK. Dec. 20 shipments
foodstuffS into Belgium during De
cemher are declared Iy the American
Commission for Relief in Belgium 70
have established q record unparalleled
i'm the history of philanthropy. Already
thirteen steamers have left American
ports and by the end OF the month,
one shipload of supplies for every
day in tho month viii have entered
Belgium or be ON its way there.
In October of this year, according
To- "a statement ISSUED today 10y Alex
lander j. HemphilI treasurer of rhe
commission. the amount collected and
spent i'm benevolent work by tho or
@anization was $i&23.175.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-27
MILITIA TO HAVE
BULLDOG OF NAVY

SAN DIEGO, Cal. Dee. 26.-The
hattleship Oregon. bulldog of the
navy, will he turned over to the
California Naval Militia at san Fran
cisco on February 10. according to
orders received today by Commander
j. NJ. Reeves. from Secretary of the
Navy Daniels The oregon is ex-
longer
The militia viii not be given an
opportunity to handle and fire The
13-inch guns of the Oregon. in Com
mander Reeves opinion. because Of
the heavy cost Of operating these
big pieces and the long course Of
training required.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-12-27
MARSHAL DILLON
REACHES CLIFTON

CLIFTON, Ariz. Dec. 20
United States Marshal Joseph p
Dillon arrived here today with so
deputies. enroute to Morenci to
serve papers on union officials
and strike leaders, in compliance
with the Injunction granted last
week by Judge Sawtelie in the
United States district court at
Tucson. restraining the unions or
their members from interfering
with the assessment work on the
Detroit Copper ComPany's unpat-
ented claims.
Some 300 or 400 men from the
Duncan refugee camp are ex-
pected in a few days to start
the assessment work, which must
be done before the first of the
year.