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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
FAMED BELC|ANS
COMING FOR VISIT
Hon. Albert Moulaert, Consul General
i'll United States. Heads Distin-
guished Delegation.
PUBLIC RECEPTION FOR THEM
Purpose Is to Bring Better Relations
Between America and the
Flemish Kingdom.

Next Sunday is a day Of importance
TO Belgians in this city. Three Of
their countrymen, who have gained
nationwide prominence in the United
States through their efforts to bring
about better relations between this
country and Belgium, will visit Mo-
line and will contribute to program
that will be presented in the evening
at the Family theatre. The Art and
Friendship circle will present several
plays as an addition TO the following
program of addresses:
Belgium and the War"-Hon. Al
bert Moulaert. consul general for Bel
GUM in the United States.
Relief Work In the United States"
DR.. Cyrille Vermeren, Belgian con-
sui in Chicago,
Denomination" Hon Felix Streyck-
mans, president of the Belgian-Amer-
lean National Alliance.
The Belgian band of Moline will
meet the distinguished visitors at the
train Sunday noon and escort them
TO the Manufacturers hotel, where
they will stay during their visit in
Moline. A public reception and dinner
in their honor has been arranged for
1890 Monday afternoon in the hotel.
The committee has extended a gen.
eral invitation TO all merchants and
then. Mr. Moulaert will speak upon
the position Of Americans in Belgium
and Belgian gratitude. Short talks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
To People Who Are
Under Normal Weight
Good Advice for Thin. UndeyelOped
Men and Women Who Want
10 PIT ON flesh

Thousands of people suffer from ex-
cessive thinness, weak nerves and
feeble stomachs who, having tried ad-
vertised flesh makers, food fads, ply
steal culture stunts and rub-On creams,
resign themselves to lifelong skinni-
ness and think nothing will make them
fat. Yet their case is not hopeless. A
recently discovered combination of as
similatiye agents has made fat grow
after years of thinness, and it is also
unequaled, judging from reports, for
repairing the waste of sickness or
faulty digestion and for strengthening
the nerves. This remarkable prepara-
ton is called Sargol. Six strength
giving, t-producing assimilative ele-
ments OF acknowledged merit have
been combined in this preparation,
which is endorsed and used by prom
inent people everywhere. 1t is abso-
lutely harmless, inexpensive and eff
Gent
A few weeks systematic use of Sar-
gol should go far to produce flesh and
strength by correcting faults of diges-
ton and by supplying nourishing fats
TO the blood. If not, every druggist
who sells it is authorized to return
the purchase price. Increased nour-
ishment is obtained from the food
eaten, and the additional fats tina,
thin people need are thus provided,
Harper House pharmacy, J. ]. Foley,
and other leading druggists supply
Sargol and say there is large de-
mand for it.
While this new preparation has from
reports given splendid results as a
nerve tonic and vitalizer, its use is
not recommended to nervous people
unless they wish to gain at least 10
pounds of fesh.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
PROSPERITY WAVE
HAS STRUCK CITY.
Increased Activity in Building Line Is
Reported by Inspector Matts0n
Shops Are Busy.
REAL ESTATE AGAIN IN DEMAND
Erection of Several Large Structures
VIII Create Growing Demand for
Labor of All Kinds.

A period of prosperity and expan-
sion, greater than any since 1872, is
before Moline. Such Is the assertion
Of men who have closely watched
the trend of affairs here for the last
six months and especially the boom
that has gotten under way during the
last few weeks.
After months of inactivity in the
building line, City Building Inspector
Mattson reports that there has been
a sudden increase in applications for
building permits, and his dealing with
building contractors leads him to pre-
dict that more building will be done
in Moline during the coming summer
than for several years past.
There has also been a sudden in
crease in the number of plumbing per-
mits issued, which is always an indi-
cation of an increase in building and
repair work. City Plumb bling Inspector
Entrikin joins Inspector Mattson in
predicting more building this summer
In the real estate line, too, there
has been a general revival during the
last few weeks. One real estate man,
after having had house to rent for
some time and no applications, sud-
denly had three applications for the
house, all from Rock Island Other
real estate men say there is an in
creased demand for houses and that
lots in various additions in and on
the outskirts of the city are again be-
ginning to sell we'll
Factories Are Busy.
In the manufacturing line condi-
tiCns have been improving for months
News of the great activity at the Velie
plant has appeared in The Argus from
time to time, and this activity is as
great as ever. In the big farm imple-
ment plants here there is plenty Of
work. the chief difficulty the manu-
facturers having to contend with is
the scarcity Of material rather than
of orders. Local machine and tool
shops are doing an unprecedented
business. At least one of them is
working "a hours day, and practic-
ally all of them are doing overtime
work.
In addition to the buildings which
will be erected for manufacturing and
commercial purposes, there is large
volume Of miscellaneous building in
sight. In this line, the new First Con-
gregational church structure probably
will be the biggest feature. This is
to rise on Seventh avenue and Twen-
ty-second street at cost of approx
imately $4,000. This means work for
contractors, their skilled labor and
for common labor, as also do the new
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
MAY GUST TUTOR
Who BEAT CHILD
People of Muscatine Stirred by Death
of Boy After Being Whipped by His
School Teacher.

Muscatine, Iowa, April 20.-A storm
of protest against the resort to cor
poral punishment in the local schools
following the death of Willie Winkler
and the developments which gave a
sensational turn to the inquest held
over the remains of the dead boy has
prompted a special meeting of the
board of education tonight at which
time the case will be further investi-
gated.
The Winkler boy died at local hos
pital this week of lockjaw A whip
ping which he received at the hands
of his teacher only few days before
his death, friends of the family claim
ed brought on the fatality The cor
oner's jury exonerated the teacher,
who admitted to have beaten the boy
with piece of hose. An effort Is now
being made to GUST Miss Marie Herwig
from her position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
MOLINE OBITUARY
Mrs. Mary Melin.

An illness extending over a period of
four months was ended when Mrs
Mary Melin, resident of Moline since
1878, passed from her home, 1921 Sew
enth avenue, at Gas this morning.
Mary Anderson was born in Smo-
land, Sweden, April 80, 1865. She came
to America in 1872, settling first in
Swedona, Ill. After residence of six
her father, John Anderson. Her mar
riage to Charles A. Melin took place in
this city Aug. 10, 1886. Mrs. Melin was
member Of the Maccabees and Ladies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
Andrew Johnson.

Andrew Johnson Of Hampton died
at II last night in his home there af-
ter long illness with cancer. Flu
neral will be held from the home at 2
Saturday afternoon, and burial will be
in Hampton cemetery
Mr.. Johnson was born March 5,
1857. He leaves his wife; daughter,
Mrs. George Cook Of Hampton, and
two sons, Gustav Of Hampton and
Arthur of Cedar Rapids. Deceased
was a member Of the Moline carpen-
ters' union and Of Moline drove of
Stays. He was we'll known in this
city and in the place where he had
resided.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

will also be given by the other two
visitors and by local business men.
Tickets for the banquet are now on
sale under direction of William Car
stems. secretary of the Business Mems
Association Of Moline, East Moline and
Silvis. from whom they can be secur-
ed. Members of the committee are
CASTOR Neys, chairman; Remy DEUS
ter, secretary; Louis Sonneville, Ho-
more Note, Rev j. B. Culemans, Ed
ward Coryn, Raymond DeRycke, Os-
car Bauwers, Nazere DeLanghe, Ca
miel Vermeulen, Phil Leon and d.
Homme. These men also have tickets
for sale, price of which is 81.
Proceeds from the plays will go to
the Belgian national tobacco fund for
soldiers in the trenches This is a
nationwide move in which Moline
Belgians recently enlisted.
Drama and Comedy.
"A Dune Flower" a drama in one
act, will be the first play to be pre-
sented The cast:
Geert Bald, smuggler-Omer Neir-
inCk
JET Stende, fsher-Fred Meersman.
Leon, his daughter-Mrs. Omer
Neirinck.
Frans. her cousin-Joe Veys.
Dirk Velge, fisher-Leon Ross.
LUIS Gelle, smuggler-Jerome Va
mas
Thomas Yeye, fisher-Leon Noe.
The doCtor-MauritZ Geyssons.
Revenue officer-Hector Dupondt.
Revenue off1cer-Remmy Loquet.
Scene of the drama is laid among
fishermen and smugglers on the North
sea just before the outbreak of the
great war.
A comedy in one act, Adam and
Eve in the Garden of Eden" will be
the second playlet. This is one Of the
best comedies in the Flemish lam
guage. Cast:
Adam. gardener-Joe Veys.
Eve, his wife-Mrs. Fred Meersman
The landlord-M Van de Moortele.
Angel. soldier-Leon Ross.
Serpent-Omer Neirinck
A musical program Of unusual merit
is also being planned by the circle.
The vocal numbers:
"Fishermen's Sorrow"-Joe Veys,
Leon Ross.
Married to a Fortune"-Mrs. Fred
Meersman and Frank Poppe.
The Cripple'-Mrs. Fred Meers-
man.
1.-TWO Old Teachers'-Phil Leon,
Joe Veys and Frans Pope.
Program by Band.
Notes band will give the following
program:
Italian Rifemen"-E. Eilenberg.
"Gibraltar," overture-Al Hayes.
"Faust"
The Olympiad "-Charles Arthur.
Echoes of the Bandroom" -Honore
Note.
The Birds and the Brook" Caprice
H. Schultz.
The Lyon of Landers;" march,
"Patrice Belgium" march.
"Lambre ct Meuse'-Band
"America"-Band
Piano will be played by Mrs. Leon
Ross
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

1t has now been discovered that
hair consists OF five principal ele-
ments. When any of these is miss
ing. the hair begins to fall. dan
drun, grayness and badness follow.
When the missing elements are re-
stored, hair begins to grow again.
and its real color returns.
This has never before been ac-
compllshed. It Is now done posi-
lively and definitely by the new
hair discovery. VOLA-VITA.
This remarkable hair grower "a
stores the missing elements to hair.
That Is why in a short time, by its
use, hair is actually grown on heads
vat vat have n1 been bald for years.
luJnr,a MIA e 9,5a hair to grow
spots, Dandruff will positively dis
appear: Itching stops.
Another remarkable feature is
inaI no matter what was the orig
NAL color of your hair. whether
NoLA-VITA viii bring gray s fnded
or bieached hair back to this orig
inal color. VOLA-VITA is not a
dye. 1t contains no hair-killing al
cohol. 1t is different from any
pther hair treatment known. You
wili see Its results soon after Won
ton guaranteed.
.VoLA-VITA is sold by all drug
Rlsts at $1.00 a bottle. or sent d.
rect by VOLA-VITA MFG. CO., Chi.
rago, III.
Sold in Rock Island by John }. 20
ley, William T. Hartz, Thomas Dru,
company, Goth Century pharmacy
John Bengston. A. j. Riess, Dan Dab
len. E. E. Rowe, College pharmacy, H
V. Burt, William Ullemeyer, Angus
Heimbeck. Charles j. Strate. Otto F
Eyers, Burke Bros, J. F. Schneider.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
Household Escapes.

A new houseboat escaped its moor
ings in the east end, Moline, during
the heavy storm last night and foated
down the Mississippi. The matter
was reported to the police by John
Mortensen, who lives in a housebost
at Twenty-third street and the river
According to the report the runaway
houseboat was new one. window
panes not yet having been installed
Considerable furniture is said to havs
been stored on board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
WORKERS TAKE SPITE
OUT ON STREET CAR

Chicago, April 20.-A crowd of
workmen numbering at least two hun
dred, after a number of Intellectual
protests against the street car SER
vice on the extreme southeast side Of
the city, last night held up street car,
elected the passengers, broke all of the
windows and completely wrecked the
vehicle. The police arrived after the
crowd had dispersed and no arrests
were made
The car company Immediately rush
ed sufficient cars to the line to handle
the traffic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
IN MOLINE LODGES

Turner hall is to be the scene of a
big spring festival the evening or
April 27. Nobel lodge No. 288, Order
Of Vasa, is back of the entertainment
and the committee in charge has ar
ranged to make one of the red-letter
affairs Of the local branch Of the Vasa
order Tickets are ON sale at present
and all members of the lodge are
boosting to bring out a record crowd
In addition to the festival events and
a program which will be rendered, re-
freshments are to be served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

of Vikings orders and was well known
throughout the city.
Surviving are the husband and FIVE
children: Ed Melin, Mrs. Alice Lii
jegren and Mrs. Alice Hogberg Of Mo-
line, Carl Melin OF East Moline. and
Philip at home. A sister, Mrs. Edward
Holstein Of Chicago, and two brothers,
Alfred Anderson of Moline and L. C..
Rockmore of Los Angeles, Cal, and
six grandchildren also survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
Brick Thrower Released.

Red" Van Alstine, alias L. A. Law
ender, who threw a brick through a
saloon window in the west end recent
ly and then showed his foot through a
second window, was released from
custody in Moline police court today
when money arrived from his family
IN rockford to pay for the damage he
had done at the saloon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
INSPECT SPEEDWAY
FOR MOBILIZATION

New York, April 20.-Brigadier Gen
eral H. F. Hodges of the United States
army, commanding the North Atlantic
coast artillery district. has declared,
after an inspection of the Sheepshead
Bay speedway, that he is entirely sat
isfied with that site for army mobiliz-
alton purposes in case it's use should
be desired
The grounds include about 800
acres, with large emergency hospl-
tai.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
GOOD FRIDAY TO BE
OBSERVED BY GREEKS

Members OF the congregation Of the
Greek Orthodox church, Nineteenth
street, Moline, will tomorrow evening
celebrate Good Friday by a parade
through the streets of the city.
The Greek community, as each
branch of the church is known, has
several hundred members here and in
East Moline, and it is expected that
the parade will be a striking one.
The line will form at the Greek church
and march down Nineteenth street to
Fifth avenue, where it will turn to
enter the downtown district.
Petticoats in special sale at Csc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
DisOrderiy Paws Fine.

Folka Herberg was arrested by Mo-
line police last evening on a charge
of disorderly conduct and after a hear
ing in police court this morning was
assessed $3.50, which he paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
Earkman Much Improved.

Condition Of Fred Earkman, who
was struck by train on the Rock
Island tracks west of Carbon Cliff
Sunday morning, is much improved,
according TO today's report. Amputa-
ton of the limb is said not to be
thought necessary now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
Alcohol in onics
Kills Hair
New Discovery Supplies Missing
Elements to Hair, Forces
It to Grow.

For years hundreds Of thousands
OF people have been destroying their
halr because of the presence Of al
cohol in hair treatments. The effect
of a drop of alcohol applied to the
root of a hair can be seen under a
microscope. 1t shrinks the root
bulb, burns out Its life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

Abe Lincoln camp No 1853, M. W. A.,
held its semi minthly meeting last
evening in Industrial hall. Regular
business and discussion Of plans for
boosting the camp during the spring
months also came up. Stewart camp
No. Asst of the same order held its
weekly meeting last evening in Glenn
& Trevor hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

Meeting of Olive hive No. 1l9, La
dies of the Maccabees, last evening
was given over principally to social
session and card party. Ten tables
of 500 were played, first and second
mems prizes going to Mr.. Donbecker
and Ed Selmer Miss Ohline and Mrs.
Loretta Shallene won the ladies'
prizes. Refreshments and dancing
were in order later in the evening.
Another similar affair will be held
next month.
Thora lodge No. 3, Ladies of Vik-
ings, met last evening in Swedish
Olive hall with a large number pres
ent After the business meeting,
which was devoted to regular matters,
social session was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
Roll Is Confirmed.

Assessment roll for the Thirteenth
street paving district has been con-
firmed in the Moline city court by
Judge G. 0. Dietz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
DisOrderly Paws Fine.

Inc meeting Of the Tri-City Greet
ers' association will be held tomorrow
evening In the Manufacturers hotel
starting promptly at $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20
General Gnllieni Under knife

Paris, April 20-General GalIieni
former minister Of war. will be oper-
ated upon today al the Franciscan hos
pital here, it was announced Yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

residences that are being erected and
those that are to be repaired and re-
modelled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

All the news all the time-Tha
Argus,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-20

Petticoats in a special sale at CSC
at the NJ. & K.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-21
New A. H. 7. A. Officers.

The annual election Of officers
for the local lodge, A. H. T. A.
was held on Thursday night at
Willow Creek school house. The
following officers were elected
for the coming year.
President, J. T. Morrison; vice
president, G. w. Heffiey; secre-
tary, C. Owens, treasurer, August
Weiss.
II was decided to send four
delegates to the state meet to b
held at Cofeyville In October.
The delegates named are ]. T.
Morrison; VIM. Harvey; John
Hartley and o. C. Spratt.
The order now has one hundred
and twenty-five members in good
standing and is constantly adding
new members. If you own stock
or an automobile II will pay you
to become one Of them, the cost
is only $1.00 q year.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-21
S'iTFHf THE Ss CREATION
Magnificent Spectacle to Be
Exhibited in Baxter
Springs Next Week.

Next week Baxter people vii
have an opportunity to see fret
the greatest moving pictures II
America.
The Photo Drama of Creation
two miles of beautiful coloret
films In four parts. Nearly 50(
hand colored slides, original Of
one (Nero's Circus, by Jan Styka)
costing $250,000.
The great moving pictures oi
the bible are to be shown free tC
our citizens at the Majestic
Theatre on Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday nights
of next week, beginning each
night at s:l5.
Each night a regular perform.
ance will be put on ahead of the
bible pictures for which regular
admission will be collected, but
no admission will be charged for
the Bible pictures.
The Drama is ii four parts,
showing on four days, and is
entirely different each day. Part
one starts with the star Nebula
of Creation, taking to the Deluge
and its causes. and on to Abra-
hams time, showing the harmony
between Science, History and the
Bible.
Part two commences with
Melchizedec taking the expert
ence of Israel to the Babylonish
captivity; showing the great
battle of Saul and also the Exodus
from Egypt.
Part three takes from Daniels
time to and including our Lords
life, showing the wonderful
colored moving pictures of the
shepherds and wise men seeking
the child; the fight into Egypt,
His baptism, His miracles, the
last supper, His betrayal, trial
before Plate, and His crucifixion.
Part four takes from Pentecost
down through the Dark Ages"
to our present time.
1t gives an education on the
Bible equal to one year In college.
The drama has taken years of
study and an immense amount of
money. The Bible says; prove
all things, +" hold fast that which
is good. I" Il shows you the great
fundamental truths of Gods
word. Everything Free; all
welcome; no collection.
Children must be accompanied
by adults.
The drama IL put on at the
expense and under the auspices of
the international Bible Students
Association. One of the chief
aims of the Society in promoting
the drama is to increase the love
for peace and Righteousness
through an intelligent UNDER
standing of the Bible and God
its author,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-21
Another Robbery.

Russell Parker was held mp
Monday night and robbed. For.
tunately he had but IS cents on
his person. he and Abe Dardeune
had been to Joplin. On their
return Russell left the car on
River street three blocks east OF
Military and started for his home.
As soon as the car was out OF
sight, 4 man stepped from behind
a tree aud ordered him to hold
up his hands. On fuding moth
ing but the small change the
robber was sore and ordered
Russell to beat 1t hard of he
would Gil him full Of holes,
Russell Obeyed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-21
We WIN AO0spf 500 per
Year Until October 18th.
Parent Teacher
Association Meets.

GADoOSANeAOA 1ANSeg'
The Parent Teacher Associa-
tion met at the Baxter Springs
school Tuesday of last week and
decided to have gas lights put in
the basement, lower hall, upper
hall, and the high school assemb-
ly room.
The meeting opened by every
one singing the Star Spaugled
Banner. The fifth and sixth
grades then sang 4 lullaby under
the direction of Miss Rowe.
Miss Dorothy Plum played an
instrumental selection.
During the course of the meet.
ing many subjects were discussed
such as, parents cooperation
with the teacher, and play ground
convenieuces and necessities.
Upon consideration It was de.
cided to leave the election of new
officers until the next meeting.
The several teachers and parents
who had had experience at other
pareut.teachers associations gave
little talks on how the other
meetings were carried on and the
objects of the meetings.
The old idea of saving news
papers to sell was discarded Al
being to incOnvenient for the re.
ward that would be had. Some.
thing was said about holding
fairs and other public entertain.
ment for raising funds.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1916-09-21
Please Take
Notice

On October IS, 1916, the sub
scription price OF the Baxter
Springs News will be advanc ed
to $1.50 per year.
We are compelled to do this
on account of advances In the
cost of print paper and all other
materials employed in printing 4
newspaper, including Office rent
and labor. Our subscribers are
so we'll informed already about
these abnormal advances that II
is unnecessary for us to 60 into
detail about them. We have
simply got to raise our price of
subscription If we are to continue
get out the paper.
We win A00epf 500 per
Year Until October 18th.
Up to that time you may pay
US $1.00 per year for one year or
longer in advance. We feel that
it is only fair to give our sub
scribers a chance to renew at the
old price. But your money must
be in before October 18th. Bring
in or send in your money or
check and save the half dollar a
year.
The Baxter Springs News.