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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
CLASS SELECTS OFFICERS.

Miss Fern David was chosen presi-
dent of the Golden Rule bible class of
the First Methodist church at a meet
ing held last evening in the home of
Miss Josephine Cook, 1870 Twentieth
street. Other officers are:
Vice president-Miss Tulip E. Y.
Rosenkranz.
Secretary-Miss Elya Allsbrow.
Treasurer Wilma VOgt.
Librarian-Miss Lucille Wilcox.
Chairman devotional committee
Miss Sarah Barker.
Chairman calling committee-Miss
Mabel Smutz.
Chairman social committee-Miss
Hazel Weaver.
Chairman birthday committee
Miss Mabel Wolfley.
The evening was spent playing
games in keeping with St. Patrick s
day, the decorations of the house car
rying out that idea also. Plans were
made for the annual banquet which
will be held in April. Lunch was
served, Miss Cook being assisted by
Misses Edith Anderson, Eva and Mabe
Beeler and Harriet Bancroft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17

fair During the afternoon short
program was given, with piano duet
by Mrs. c. Edwin Stephenson and Miss
Edith Fricke, reading by Mrs. Ar
thur Stephenson, and piano number
by Miss Fricke. The parlor was trim
med in the national colors and in the
living room the decorations were in
keeping with st. Patrick's day, car
ried out in green and white. Assist
ing Mrs. Spilger in serving refresh
ments were Mesdames E. NJ. Wright,
A. D. Phillips, Nelson, and Edwin Ste
phenson. A nice sum was realized as
the proceeds of the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
BAKING CONTEST AT LINCOLN
SCHOOL,

The third of the series Of bakery
sales to be held at Lincoln school,
Saturday, March %, will be conducted
by the seventh and eighth grades and
a feature in connection with the sale
will be baking contest between the
girls in the grades. The committee
in charge has arranged to give cash
prizes for the best brown and white
bread, cakes, pies and cookies, the
work to be done at home entirely by
the girls. Each girl may enter as
many classes as she wishes to. The
girls of the seventh and eighth grades
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
DELIGHTS WITH MUSICALE.

The first of a series of morning mus
icales at the home of Miss Harriet
Cooper in Moline was given by Miss
Jean Knowlton OF FreepOTt. yesterday,
the singer being accompanied by Mrs.
Elvan Sargent at the piano. Miss
knowltOn began her program with a
few preliminary remarks on the songs
Of the 18th. 10Th, 18th and 18th CEN
turtles, giving program of much
charm. Miss Knowlton has a mellow,
sweet voice and she gave her numbers
with character in each selection. Miss
Knowlton will sing again in two weeks
at the second of the series giving a
collection of German lieder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
UTILITY SALE A SUCCESS.

The young women comprising the
Sunday school class at Broadway
Presbyterian church taught by Mrs
T. B. Davis held a very successful
utility sale and entertainment yester-
day afternoon in Mrs. Davis home.
COS Twenty-sixth street. In the late
afternoon the young women gave a
short play, Our Aunt From Califor-
MIA" The cast was taken as follows !:
Mrs. Merry Munderburn-Miss Eth
el Isaacson.
Mrs. Needy. the mother and the
dressmaker-Miss Elizabeth Sperry.
Mrs. Meedy's daughters-MissC Clara
Blakemore, Miss Ruth Blakemore and
Miss Helen Young.
From 3 to 6 O'Clock they served re-
freshments and sold a nice line OF
useful articles, realizing about $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17

tival were completed. 1t was decided
that course tickets for the three con-
certs by the Minneapolis Symphony
orchestra shall sell for $3.50, the mat
inee price of individual tickets to be
placed at Is cents in order that all
music students may have the oppor-
tunity to hear the orchestra. This
fee will admit to any place in the Coli
scum aside from those seats reserved
for the course. Tickets will be placed
on sale in each of the three cities,
also reservation may be made at these
places. and after a certain date the
seats will have to be reserved in Dav-
export. In Rock Island the reserva-
tons will be made at the Ramser jew
elry store on the mornings of May
and from to y o'clock. The asso-
citation hopes to dispose Of at least
1000 course tickets in the three cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
MRS. DOWNS HOSTESS COFFEE

The monthly coffee for the benefit
of the Helen Gould auxiliary, United
Spanish War Veterans, was held yes
terday, Mrs Frank Down acting as the
hostess in her home. 1914 Sixth ave
nue.. Many of the members and their
friends enjoyed Mrs. Downs hospital
itv and they were served with lunch
in the dining room where cut flowers
frightened the room. The afternoon
hours were passed informally with
needle work and the enjoyment OF vic
trola music. The proceeds amounted TO
S4S5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
c. I. C. CIRCLE LUNCHEON.

All the members of the c. L. c. cir
Gle gathered in the home of Mrs. Carl
Pingel, 500 Esplanade avenue, Dayen-
port, for l o'clock luncheon yester-
day Mrs. Pingel had decorated her
table in keeping with St. Patrick's day,
having selected green carnations S
her table centerpiece with clay pipes
tied with green ribbon as the favors.
Musical numbers were given during
the afternoon and the ladies spent a
most delightful time together visiting
while they worked at fancy articles.
Mrs. Charles Rogers, 1903 Eleventh
avenue, c, Moline, will be hostess to
the circle in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
BETHESDA CIRCLE WITH MRS.
JOHNSON.

Bethesda circle met in March ses-
sion yesterday afternoon with Mrs.
as the hostess, Miss Minnie Lindstrom
assisting. 1t was one Of the largest
attended meetings ever held, so ladies
spending the afternoon together in a
pleasant social way and with fancy
articles to occupy their hands. The
hostess served refreshments before
the days close. The next meeting will
be held April 27, the meeting time be
ing postponed one week, Mrs Good
man Olson, 1919 Fourteenth-and-a-
street, to act as hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
NNANUEL SEWING CIRCLE.

Immanuel's Lutheran Sewing circle
was entertained by Mrs. Frederick
Schuck at her home, S14 Seventeenth
street, yesterday afternoon. The meet
ing was largely attended and the time
was devoted to fancy work and in
formal sociability. Mrs. Schuck
served a nice lunch and the ladies
were invited to meet next time with
Miss Schroether on Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
STITCH AND CHATTER CLUB.

Stitch and Chatter club members
enjoyed birthday party yesterday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Frank Kelley, 1922
Third street, Moline, as the hostess
There were number of contests for
the afternoon diversion, Mrs. William
Stewart. Mrs. Arthur Jasper, Mrs.
Emery Mayfeld and Mrs. William De-
Vein taking the favors offered. A de
Iightful lunch was served at the close
of a pleasant day. Mrs. A. Markee,
1911 Eighteenth street, Moline, will
be hostess at another party in two
weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
LADIES OF FLKS MEET.

Forty-fve members Of the ladies'
auxiliary to the Elks enjoyed an af-
ternoon at cards yesterday in the
Elks' club rooms. Ten tables were
surrounded and the favor winners
were Mrs A A Rounds and Mrs. ]. l..
Wright. The committee in charge
served refreshments. At brief bust
ness session new members were re-
ceived. The next of the series of az
ternoon parties will be held Thursday,
April G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
PRESENT VETERAN WITH FLAG.

c. H. Church, junior vice command
er of John Buford post, G. A. R., yes
terday celebrated his 6Sth birthday
anniversary and to commemorate it
and as a sign of respect for him,
members Of the Barbara Frietchie
tent, Daughters of Veterans, presented
him with handsome silk flag. The
members of the tent this morning
went to Mr.. Church's home, 1880
Thirtieth street, taking him much by
surprise, Miss Alta Cralle, presiden:
of the tent, making the presentation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17

have been taking courses in domestic
science and have learned to bake al
most as we'll as their mothers and the
committee in charge of the sale gives
them this opportunity to demonstrate
their ability. The articles baked by
the girls will be an exhibition in the
school domestic science room until 3
o'clock Saturday afternoon and after
that time they will be sold In addi-
ton to these there will be a fine line
of other home bakery goods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
CENTRAL LADIES WITH MRS.
pFtRGF.

A largely attended meeting Of the
Ladies Aid society of Central Presby-
terrain church was held yesterday aft
ernoon, Mrs. r. NJ Pearce entertain
ing in her home, 1892 Fourth avenue
The time was devoted to fancy work
and sociability, the ladies enjoyed a
most delightful afternoon. Mrs. Pearce
served her guests with an appetizing
lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17

occasions so far forgotten herself as
to slap little girl and bruised her
face until the marks showed two or
three days. She keeps her in the
hall almost all of the time. This
teacher is a married woman and
seems unable to control her temper.
What can parents in the district do
to have her change her ways? She
is a good teacher. Her only fault is
her temper. MOTHERS.
Take the matter up with the super
intendent of the schools.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: o. Do you
think cretonne will be worn this sum
mer?
CD Do you think boy really
loves you # he come to see you
often and takes you home from dane
ing school?
go One evening boy accom-
panied me to the theatre and upon
arriving home he tried to kiss me.
which l resented and told him | was
not Of the kissing kind. He went
away in an angry mood and when |
meet him he does not speak. Did
do right, and what can / do to make
him speak to me?
MINERVA.
% 1t will not be worn
90 He probably just likes you.
so You certainly did the right
thing to refuse to let him kiss you.
If he had been a gentleman he would
not have taken it the way he did.
Don't try to make him speak
In reply to NJ c. The writing is
not the same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
SOCIAL SExTET WITH MRS. BECK.

Members of the Social Sextet had a
pleasant afternoon yesterday when
Mrs. V. G. Beck, S43 Forty-fourth
street acted as their hostess. She had
trimmed her house in St Patrick's
day colors and in the dining room
where she served a course lunch the
table had as a centerpiece plateau
on which was cut glass bowl Of green
candies, a tiny basket of green can
dies also marked each place. The aft
ernoon was spent informally with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
HOSTESS TO 0. p. CLUB.

Miss Dulce Seeley at her home, 9O2
Seventeenth street, was a delightful
hostess last evening to her club, the
@. P. girls. They were served with
a four-course supper in the early ev-
ening, the club colors, yellow and
white, being used as table decora-
tions. The young women later had
music and dancing and a general good
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
INTERMEDIATE B. Y. P. e. PARTY,

Thirty members of the Intermediate
B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist church
had fine time last evening as guests
of Mrs. R. H. Hoffman in her home,
1912 Twenty-ninth street. Their hos
tess had arranged games, contests, etc,
and they enjoyed these together with
music and a delicious lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
GRADUATE NURSES MEET.

Graduate Nurses association of the
fifth district met in monthly session
in the Kings Daughters room in Mo-
line yesterday afternoon. There was
a program of papers on topics of in
terest to the members and light
viii be held in Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
UINLT aoo
HC0
pQeBLTMS
ms ELI ZABITE TLeN0SON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I went to
see a girl friend of mine about six
months ago and she had a girl friend
of hers visiting her. l got acquaint-
ed with her and met her there four
times in two weeks After leaving for
her home she sent me few cards and
then started writing letters and has
done so ever since. Her birthday is
soon and she has asked me to come to
see her, but I can't get away. l would
like to send her some kind of a pres
ent if you think it is proper. She said
she knew l loved her, which l do. l
think lot of her, but have talked to
her only when the three of us were
together. I think the two of us will
be in love some day. We have written
love letters to one another.
o. R. Y.
Send the girl a book or a good
sized box Of candy. Flowers would
also be good present. Ask florist
here to arrange with florist in her
town TO have flowers sent to her, if
you decide upon that gift.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Why is it
| men are so much more cOnsiderate
Of other women than they are of
| their wives? I am a young married
woman, % years old, and have been
married five years, and have the
sweetest baby in the world. The first
two years Of my married life were very
happy, because my husbands whole
aim was to make me so. But now he
forgets to show the little attentions so
dear to a wife, although he would go
out OF his way to be courteous to the
girls at the Office. Sometimes | just
long for him to be as considerate of me
as he is of these other girls. He is a
good husband, provides well for me
and never leaves me alone, but still it
seems as though there is something
| lacking in our home | guess a man
| just doesn't realize how much little
his wife along and make her heart
lighter and her work pleasure What
do you think of this? Ell.
A man so often does not realize
how much little thoughtfulness
means to his wife, and the sooner she
gets over expecting it and appreci-
ates the fine bigsthings he is doing
for her every day the happier she
Will be. Your husband is undoubt-
eddy true to you No doubt the girls
at the office frequently feel that he
isn't an angel to them, either It is
unfortunate but true that most of
us, men and women, too, are not as
kind and thoughtful to members of
our own family as We often are to
outsiders.
Dear Mrs. Thompson In one of
the city schools teacher who has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
Proof Positive.

Mr.. X, the subeditor, was asked to
write an article on superstition and
imbecility When the article was
printed the opening sentence was
found to be as follows:
THAT embecility is not on the wane
perusal of the following lines will am
ply demonstrate. London Telegraph
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
r. p, MISSION SOCIETY.

United Presbyterian Woman's Mis-
sfonary society met in monthly session
yesterday, Mrs. S. NJ. Wilson, 2llf
Eleventh avenue. acting as the host
ess The program was study OF the
society text book, The Kings High
way" members taking part in the dis
cussion. A short social time was en-
loved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
Make Skin Smooth

There is one safe, dependable treat
ment that relieves itching torture IN
stantly and that cleanSes and soothes the
skin.
Ask any druggist for pc bottle OF
zemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you will find that pimples, black heads
eczema, ringworm and similar skin trou-
bles will disappear
little zemo. the penetrating, salts
flying liquid, is all that is needed, fol. II
banishes all skin eruptions and makes
the skin soft, smooth and healthy.
Zemo, Cleveland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
BUSY BEES ENTERTAINED.

Busy Bee Sewing circle members
were guests of Miss Jessie F. Wayne
yesterday at Odd Fellows temple. AS
usual the company was very busy sew
ing and they finished knotting COM
forter. A committee in charge served
refreshments after the work meeting.
Mrs. William Reid of Moline will be
the next hostess in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
ST. PATRICK'S DAY COFFEE,

Mrs. John Spilger, 81 Third ave
nue., gave the use of her home yester-
day for st. Patrick's day coffee I'M
der the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
society Of the Memorial Christian
church, parcel post sale also being
conducted in connection with the af-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
Z. al CLUB WITH MRS. LUDWIG.

U. & l. club members spent a de-
lightful afternoon yesterday as guests
of Mrs. Frank Ludwig, 554 Forty-sixth
street, fancy work being their pas
time Musical numbers were given by
Mrs Pombert and in the late after
noon Mrs. Ludwig served a nice lunch.
Five guests enjoyed the afternoon with
the members. Mrs. MCGEE of Nine
teenth street, this city, will entertain
the club in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
SPEND AFTERNOON SEWING.

Twenty members of the Ladies Sew
ing society of the German Evangelical
church gathered at the church yester-
day afternoon to sew for the church
benefit. A committee from the society
served a lunch during the afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
ARRANGE FOR MAY FESTIVAL
TICKETS,

At business session Of the commit
tees of the Tri-City Musical associa-
ton last evening in the New Harper
arrangements for the distribution and
reservation of tickets for the May fes-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17
SOCIAL EVENTS,

needlework and visiting. Mrs. Elmer
Hallgren. 1424 Fourteenth and half
street, will be the next hostess, enter
tanning in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17

Mrs Daniel Guggenheim OF New
York has given $4,000 for the equip
ment of the five hospital cars when
are to be used in serving the French
soldiers in the advanced trenches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-17

Dear Mrs, thompson In one of
the city schools a teacher who has
taught for several years has on many
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
SpOrfin3

J. (. Dunn. Chicago contractor, will be the principal owner of the Cleveland club. according 10 Ban Johnson.
 Charles Pick has been signed by Connie Mack. Pick is a third base. man and comes from Baltimore. He will have to light Ritter for the far corner laurels
 The 1anks and the Pirates will play a spring exhibition game in Pitts. burgh. prior te the opening of the league seasons
 Y&le's defeat al has ethall by Dart. mouth is attributed to the distractions ol prom week.
 Cornen's work in swimming makes if plain that he lthacans are better on the water than in
 Tom LonEhoat the famous Indian runner. enlisted n the Canadian army at Bransor3 Ontario,
 When the Cuhs eo south for spring preparation fheir train. so il is de. clared wlll ha equipped with billiard sable. music hoses h the obserYa tion csr for th0se who desire 70 fox troi and sngng eahagies ia the din ing ear
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
U. 5. TELLS WORLD II WILL. OPPOSE TEUT0hI raAMDATE
American Enyoys Notified of Decision That Armed Ships
 Must Be Warned
NEW SUBMARINE POLICY
Washington Reteains From Serving Formal Notice on Berlin and Vien- na Of Determination to Re-
 s5st Submarine Attacks.

Wa kng.en n-The United States Government notified all it's Ambassa- dors and Ministers abroad that it can not aequiesce in the German and Aus tria view that merchantmen armed for defensive purposes are ships of war and, therefore. subject to attack with out warning
 A memorandum embodying the views of President Wilson and Secre- tary Lansing was oableG to every Elm. hassy and Legation of the United States. in helligerent as we'll as neu- tral capitals. The memorandum is not to be presented formally to any can diplomats in any conversations they may have in the chaneelleries of Europe or elsewhere with respect to the American position. The chief points in the circular memorandum are substantially these:
 tl1 International law with respect to the right of merchantmen to arm for defensive purposes cannot be changed except by modus vivendi or general agreement of nations.
 fsA The United States cannot change it's position with respect to the legal right of merchantmen to arm tthoegh it Is impressed with the req condolences of The argument that mer- ehantm0 should not carry armamenN un,l there is general assent among the hel3ge rents.
 tsA Wh8e recogn3zing that on se- count of the va'nerallllty of the sub mar8no to s tack from an armed mer chanrmsn. the Qn8ersea boat may fni t dang roas to attempt Co give vr.-n- ing. zsa Enisea States feels that every ease MI have 70 be taken uD cu its merits the character of the arUoment determ ned aH1 the eirCum stsnees surroaa8{9s each occurrence carefully eNam'nei in it's relation Co offensive and defensive use of suns.
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
Daily Cuttings That Tell the
 Big Events of the World.
EURoPE's GREAT CONFLICT
Land and Sea Fights in the Terrible conflasration-crop Reports From Agricultural Regions-News of
 the Industrial centers.
War Bulletins $

In East Africa. the British oCcu. pied the railway as lar as Moro. SaIaita Hill was found to be strongly fortified and held by the main Ger. man reserves
 Since the beginning of the war the Central Powers have loaned Turkey q 500 GOO pounds. Turkey will short ly borrow an additional 21.200,o0o pounds from Germany.
 Every attack Of the Germans upon positions held by Canadian trcps in the trenches near Ypres was repulsed after severe fighting, Ottawa said.
 Through snow 10 feet deep in zero weather. the Muscovites drove the Turks from positions on Kop Noun tain which the German engineers be neved impregnahle.
 Losses of a British expedition in Mesopotamia in a battle with the Turks. near Batiha. west of korna, amounted to 1000 officers and men, according 10 the Turkish War Depart. ment.
 IhS ENtfNSfGu 0HAAtaA -hNSStASSA estimates the Turkish garrison at Frzerum as 100000 men. It is said there were 4e7 guns in the outer forts. S74 in the central forts and 200 field guns at ErEerum.
 Forty thousand Turkish soldiers were captured by the Russians under Grand Duke Nicholas in the fan of FrEerum. the great Armenian fortress, the remnant fleeing in addition vast military stores were left behind by tha OUomans. including more than 1t0o guns
 An emc.al proclamation calling to the colers the remaining single men un3er the Derby plan and the Mill tary Service Act. was posted In Eng. lana
Putnam patriot., 1916-02-25
WORLDS NEWS IN
 CONnENSEO FORM

IoNC0N.-The plan of aiding Bel. gum 10 feed herself by rehab.l -ating the industries Of the country uRdar control of the American Commission for Relief in Belgium has failed.
 LoN6oN.-Aa aggregate Of more than 100000 persons are eng sged n various branches of naval work for Great BrstSsa-
 sL PASo. Texas-Deei1ht 3. Ste phens. SherH of Luna county. New Mexico. was killed and a deputy shsr- 1T. Buck Sayier. seriously wounded in 8 battle at Rincom. \. M., with hye fugitives who had escaped from the tal at nemfng
 WASAlNGToN.-count von Bern storh. the German Ambassador. has suggested to his Government that in- strGctiens te German naval officers ta torpedo armed enemy merchantmen be postponed.
 RoME--cardinal Mercier express ed great satisfaction over his fare well audience with the Pope. He said that he felt that his visit had been a step toward the vindicatisn of the rights of Belgium.
 SYRACUSE, N. Y.-Four persons were killed and dozen injured by an explosion in the Spit Rock plant of the Semes-Solvay Comrsny.