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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10
Presidents Letter to a Mother.

Worthy OF the tenderness OF Abra-
ham Lincoln Is President Wilson'S
letter to a soldiers mother, Mrs Hen
ry Smith. OF Winamac, Ind. Her son
is a national guardsman. he Is on the
Mexican border, She is worried by
tho notion that the miltiamen are
kept there only for drilling purposes.
The President tell her:
Your letter Of July % distresses
me a good deal. because It shows
that you have not been correctly
informed as to the purpose OF
having the national guard at the
border, II Is not for the purpose Of
drill but for the purpose OF pro-
tecting the country. The service
the men are performing there is an
honor to them and a necessity to
the United States, - ! would
not have you think that do not
sympathize with you In the alb
sence of your son. but / beg that
you will take these larger matters
into consideration.
Mothers In Brooklyn, In Chicago
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10
Arrival.

The forest. dark and grim. returns
An echo of my wild halloo,
The pebbles slip and slide beneath
The gunwale OF our green canoe.
And soon our first campfire lifts
A thin smoke-spiral. dim and blue.
Across the lake. one hermit-thrush
Pours out his soud in promises.
A sudden stir within my heart.
That yesterday could never guess.
Forctells the man that ! shall be
When I foresake the wilderness.
Elizabeth Hanly, In Contemporary
Verse for August.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10

The Question That Seemed
of Paramount Interest
Was the Amount of Time
Needful for the Proper
Study of the Subject-In
Spite of the Fact That the
Teachers Live Far Apart,
Their Letters Agree.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10

often enough. is discouraging to a
small daughter. and in time will result
in that most serious OF all conditions. a
genuine indifference to the burden OF
the household.
Say what you will. the most natural
desire OF a child is toward helpfulness.
And. too. many mothers In their desire
to have work finished and out OF the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10
How Much Time Should Be
>.''"':.' - b.: Given to Home Economics?

Realizing the Increasing In
terest in the Addition Of
Home Economics to the
High School Curriculum,
the Bureau of Education
Has Sent a QUESTIONABLE
to Teachers All Over the
Country:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10

Seen In The
Shops "
BY THE SHOPPER.

1.-THE daintiest of wee dresses.
ready to be embroidered In
L scaiiops, Is Is cents. The seal
lops follow a .wail-of-Troy OUT
line around the edge of the skirt and
the yoke Y square ,,, to S carry out the i,s
and finished with scallops also. For
a baby between the age OF six
months and one year this would
make the incest sort of present.
and no one could choose a better
quality of batiste than that upon
which the design is stamped. Best
Of all. the dress Is made up all
ready to be worn when the cmbroid-
cry is finished.
Tiny smelling salts bottles with
enanleled tops, Just the size to be
slipped conveniently into a handbag.
are IS cents. The color Of the salts
is sklllfully chosen to much the
enamel.
Huck towels with coiored ends are
a novelty that will please the
seeker after tho unusual. A plain
white towel with inch and half
wide bands Of old rose at each h end no
bizarre. Tho price Is Is cents.
A felt hat OF warm gray tan In
sailor shape Is finished with a rib
bon and a fiat tailored bow. The
price Is S2.25. For little less Ia an
untrimmed hat of Copenhagen blue
felt with a decided nap. A deep pur-
pie hat with rounding crown and
medium brlm Is $3.50. This Is fin
ished with a band and bow OF gros
grain ribbon.
Odds and ends Of fancy work ma
terial are heaped In basket In tho
art department Of one Of the shops.
These are priced uniformly at b
cents. They include crochet silk In
various shades of red and brown.
pieces OF lace In light tan and a
heavy weave. and fringe for borders.
Gorgeous. thick-furred fox pelts.
to be made up into stoles or nuns,
as the purchaser wishes, are $3I 90
In one Of the stores. The taupc, blue
and white foxes are among the most
luxurious. These skins are heavy.
Of splendid quality and in prime con-
dition.
For 81 Is n coqucttish boudoir cap Of
fine white crepe de chine. trimmed
with pale blue ribbons and knots OF
pearl beads.
Square Georgette crepe collars,
deeply and generously cut. are 80
cents at one Of the stores. They are
a bargain. indeed. and will repay
lavish investment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10
What They Say About Us
Pertinent Interests Of Women As Viewed
By Editorial Writers of the Newspapers

In st. Louis. In San Francisco. have
been thinking and feeling as Mrs.
Smith OF wimamac, Ind. thought
and felt For them as for Mrs. Smith
the letter Is misunderstanding
Daily Eagle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10
Depends on Circumstances

so-minute period twice week.
For sewing and allied phases. 60
minute period twice week.
.eSoo III III. fr sson, s ssso Snms wh are
Tor the child / would want four
or even five times a week and IL
the girls were older than the nor
NAL would lengthen the sewing
period to two hours: I should
one of the reasons why great In
tellisence 10 necessary In a super
visor.
At least one period a week for
two years in household science.
stressing dietetics. marketing, prep
aration of meals. hygiene Of
the child and the woman. house
furnishing and housekeeping.
house construction: invalid diet.
In household art-dressmaking
millinery, scientific study Of tex
tiles. all textile furnishing of the
home. budgets for personal wear
ing apparel and for all the family
budgets for house furnishing.
Rssnds on special circumstances
mountain training. ali modify con-
illusions. The number OF years a
subject is to be studied and the
number of times per week vary.
mics would be required Of ali type,
Of high schools. II any. I should
say the most important was the di.
vision Of the income and the
economics OF spending.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10
Ansuers To Health Questions

8. Very often a combination like the
following. massaged into the scalp,
helps to promote the growth OF hair:
Quinine, one dram: pilocsrpine. two
and a half grains; salicylic acid. fifteen
grains; lanolin, one-half ounce; petro-
iatum. one-half ounce.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10

A. K.-Pieane tell me how to get rid
OF dandrufY 2 My feet are fat. Please
tell me how to raise the arches. J.
Please tell me what to do for q shiny
nose and face.
DandrufY occurs in tiny fakes Of dry
epiderm as well as In an oily state OF
the scalp. Red blotches may or may not
be present. Sometimes there 10 itching
and burning. sometimes not. sulphur 70
10 grains each of resorcin. salicylic acid
and sulphate of quinine to an ounce OF
petrolatim used three times week does
AHave proper support made fitted
with a key to raise the arch by degrees
each day. Dancing exercises are also
beneficial. as 10 massaging.
3-Reduce the amount OF oily. fatty,
greasy. rich food taken into the body.
Avoid the use OF soap or hot water on
the skin, but wash with cold water then
cleanse with a greaseless peroxide
cream.
B. L. CT have great many
freckles. Is there any remedy can use
to remove them? 2. What can I use for
an oily skin? 3. What will promote the
growth OF hair?
Freckles are often a sign Of good
health and inheritance. Some so-called
freckle remedies contain irrttants such
as mercury. THESE cause serious local
as we'll as other trouble Commonly, no
matter what is used. freokles usually re-
turn, and II the skin peels II is better 70
stop the use of all remedies, because
more harm may be done than benefit re-
ceived. Forget your freckles.
2. Reduce the amount Of fatty, greasy,
oily and rich foods taken into the body
Avoid using soap and hot water on the
face. After washing the face with cold
water massage with glycerine and per-
oxide, equal parts Of each.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10
Mending Rubber Gloves.

II the rubber glove gets torn don't
throw II away. Put a piece Of adhesive
where the tear Is. Adjust II on the
inside Of the glove. 1t works One.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10

Half the miseries Of life might be
extinguished would man alleviate
the general cause. by mutual COM
passion.--Addison.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10

Two hours per week IL the mini
mum time, three hours are more
to four hours are ample. that II. for
Just one subject.
Food, clothing. and shelter subjects
should be required OF all girls in all
types Of high schools. because every
Girl should have some training for
her life work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10

A Reader-Have tried almost every
remedy for weeping eczema. but to no
avail. please publish a remedy for this
Apply the following to the arected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10
If Children Wish to Help---Let Them
Their Natural Desire Helpfues Although Easier
Children Ad Will Make Them Less Selfish

o, dear. mother can work 80
much faster II you will run
along out OF the Kitchen" Is
remark which repeated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10
RECIPES
Cherry Vinegar.
Sour red cherries.
Tl1a. ID

Cider vinegar.
pound of sugar to each pint Of
Juice
than that made from half an inch OF
cherry vinegar I'm the bottom of a tum-
bier. into which ice water Is poured and
stirred until the glass Is full. To pre-
pare this vinegar cover any sour red
cherries with good cider vinegar In a
wooden or earthen vessel. Brulse and
stir at intervals for four days. To every
pint of strained juice add one pound of
sugar. Boil fifteen minuates; skim.
Keep in we'll corked bottles,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10
Braised Steak.


Slices of bacon.
! ounce of butter.
or 2 onions.
Steak.
orr peppercorns.
Piece of mace.
Sprig OF parsley.
2 or 3 Leaves of thyme.
onion stuck with cloves.
small carrots.
sliced turnip.
Line the bottom OF q clean dry sauce
pan with thin slices of bacon and nut in
one ounce OF butter or dripping and one
or two small onions cut in slices ON
these lay the piece of steak which
should be trimmed into neat shape.
Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Cover
the saucepan and let II remain over the
FIRE. cooking slowly for about ten min
utes or little longer. turning II once.
II must be left long enough to brown
both sides well, Then cover the meat
with stock or water add one or two
peppercorns, a tiny piece OF mace, a
sprig or two of parsley, two or three
leaves Of thyme, small onion stuck
with cloves, two small carrots, and one
small turnip sliced. and II liked also a
very little celery or parsnip. Bring the
water to the boil and remove any. scum
Cover the saucepan and place 1t where
II can simmer gently for an hour.
When serving. strain OFF the gravy and
pour II round the steak. Use some OF
the vegetables as n garnish. The rest
can be used again In soup.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10

Square Georgette crepe collars,
deeply and generously cut. are SO
cents at one OF the stores They are
a bargain. indeed. and will repay
lavish Investment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10

For 81 is n coqucttish boudoir cap Of
fine white crepe de chine, trimmed
with pale blue ribbons and knots Of
pearl beads.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10

Tiny smelling salts bottles with
enanieled tops, Just the size to be
slipped conveniently into a handbag.
are rs cents. The color of the salts
Is sklllfully chosen to much. the
enamel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-10

THE Bureau OF Education has been
interesting itself In a phase of
secondary education that Is be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
AUCIE SOCIETIES
SELECT LEADERS
Adelphics and Phrenokosmians Hold
Meetings and Elect Officers for
the School Year.
PROGRAMS ARE ALSO RENDERED
First Issue Of the Observer Contains
Excellently Written Articles
on Timely Topics.

The Adelphic and Phrenokosmian
societies OF Augustana college yester-
day held meetings to elect officers.
Those chosen by the Adelphics fol-
low:
President-Arthur B. Nicholson.
Vice president-Andy Nelson.
Secretary-Esther Nelson.
The treasurer, who serves through
out the whole year, is Arthur Olson
The new auditing committee is COM
posed of Adolph FAINT, Vincent Nord-
gren and James Fitzpatrick. The CEN
sors for the month are Paul Johnson,
Van Johnson and Rudolph Hanson.
A very interesting program was
given at the meeting, as follows:
ading-Louise KinQuist.
Vocal solo-Martha Anderson.
Echoes From the Convention
Clarence Granlund.
Piano duet-Esther Peterson and
Edith Johnson.
Reading Of THE Bah"
ForsIing-
Mr.. Granlund made a very favor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
BULLET STILL IN
CHEST OF DOCTOR
w. h. POmFOy of Davenport Shot by
Greek, Has an Even Chance
for His Life.
LEAD IN HIS BODY FIVE WEEKS
VIII Not Re Removed Unless Condition
of Physician Improves SO He Can
Undergo An Operation.

The bullet dispatched from a re-
volver in the hands of Jim Poulas into
the body of DIR. w B. POmroy, Daven-
port physician. still lies in the doctor s
chest, although it was five weeks yes
terday since the shooting occurred at
the Rock Island Southern station at
the foot of Fourth avenue.
DR.. POmrOy is thought to have an
even chance for life. A week ago the
physicians recovery was despaired of.
Even though he has shown no marked
signs of improvement since. his eondi-
ton now indicates that he has better
chance of recovery.
The bullet struck him in the back,
Just below the shoulder blade. The
lead passed in an upward course, lodg-
ing in the chest above theSlung. It
was thought at the time the shooting
occurred that the lung was punctured,
yet at that time, too, his condition was
such that attending physicians believed
he would be able to be about again in
a few days. 1t was stated at Mercy
hospital, Davenport, today that DR.
POmrOy is in a precarious condition
and great care is being taken to pre-
vent a relapse.
POulas, a Greek, is being held at the
county Jail, his case being continued
from time to time until DR. Pomroy is
well enough to appear against him or
the doctors condition is such that it is
known he will recover. Poulas is be-
ing held under a warrant charging as
Sault with intent to commit murder.
In the event that DR.. Pomroy should
die a charge of murder would be pre-
ferred. Poulas, according to his state
ments, had a grievance against the
doctor, claiming injury was done to
him as result of professional treat
ment. DR. Pomroy Tepudiated the al
legations of Poulas and claims to have
proven satisfactorily that he had moth
ing TO do with the man.
May Remove Bullet.
The bullet. which has been in DR..
Pomroys chest for five weeks, will be
removed if his condition becomes such
that it would be safe to have him I'M
dergo an operation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
ADAMS IS SELECTED
AS HEAD OF JUNIORS

The junior class of the Rock Island
high school held its first meeting yes
terday afternoon in room IS and elect
ed officers for the coming year. Eu-
gene Brown, president of the class in
its sophomore year presided and called
for nominations. Roy Johnson and
George Adams were suggested for
president and the latter was named
head of the class for the coming year.
Katherine Hackstadt was elected vice
president. Arthur Allen and Arthur
Bruner were nominated for secretary
and Mr.. Bruner was elected to that 20
sltion. A tie between Lloyd TuCkee
and William Nichols for treas Irer
caused the ballots to be taken again
with the result that Mr. Nichols was
the fortunate candidate
Because of the heavy duties which
devolved upon the treasurer last wear
a suggestion was made that an assist
ant be named.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
Personal Mention,

Professor and Mrs. S. C. Richmond,
the former having acted as leader for
the local band the past season, left
Tuesday evening for Paris. No, where
they have accepted positions.
ira Nelson returned to his home at
JOY Tuesday evening, he having spent
the day ina Aledo.
Mrs. II. p. Dunlap. who has visited
here the last few days with her moth
er, Mrs. Ollie Kramm, left Tuesday
evening for Beacon, Iowa, where she
Will join her husband, Rev. DUNLAP.
engaged in conducting a series of
meetings.
Miss Minnie Hollembaek spent the
day yesterday with friends in New
Windsor.
Miss Ollie Kramm spent the night
Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. Eliza
beth Boruff, at Keithsburg.
w. G. Egbert was in North Henderson
yesterday attending the annual town
ship fair.
Fred Bloomer returned yesterday to
work at Alpha after spending the
night Tuesday with relatives here.
J. r. Gilmore attended the township
fair held at North Henderson yester~
day.
Mrs. Leslie Munson OF Little York
left here yesterday morning for GIL
christ, where she will visit for a time
with relatives and friends
Z. A. Beers, Lee Thornton and VIII
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28

able impression with his speech, call
ing to mind the convention last year
Of the Illinois Association of Literary
Societies, which was held at Angus
tana, and in which Augustana took
first place. and congratulated the so
ciety on the fact that those who won
the honors at that meet were mem
hers of the Adclphic society. He
prophesied that even a more success
full year for the society in the year
ahead on account of the setting aside
of Wednesday afternoons for the meet
ing of the literary societies.
The Phrenokosmian society elected
the following officers:
President-Roy v Peel
Vice president-Er Wahistrom.
Secretary Paul Randolph.
The treasurer. who has been elect
ed for the year, is Herbert Nordland-
eT. The board Of editors of the Phre-
nokosmian is composed of the follow
ing: Enoch Sandeen, Eric VAIL
strOm, George Engdahl, Clarence Sam
uelson and Gerda Hitler.
The program which was given at
the meeting was as follows:
Piano solO-ClaTence Prued.
Essay-Tillie Olson.
Vocal solO-Paul Randolph.
Address-EmiI J. Johnson.
Piano soIo-Martin DahIberg
The Webster Debating club met yes
terday afternoon at $3.50 with an at
tendance of 10. A business session
took place in which Martin Collins
was admitted to membership and in
which il was decided TO furnish the
library with a half dozen of the lead
ing Journals Of all sections Of the
country in order that the students
might get the advantage of the opin-
ions held in the different parts Of
the country. After the business ses-
sion a snappy parliamentary drill was
INDUCED in until time TO adjourn.
First Number of Observer.
The first number of the AugustaDa
Observer will appear tomorrow The
paper retains the same attractive
cover designs and contains 40 pages
from cover to cover, 26 of which are
devoted to articles and school news.
One Of the main features in this edi-
tiOn is the announcement Of the Au-
gustana lyCeum course, of which the
first number viii occur Oct. IS. Hith-
ertO an entire edition has been devOt-
ed to the lyceum, but the editors have
put an added bit of enthusiasm into
tuelT HI6L HuulDeI tHls TIME anu nav z
included three valuable articles as
well The first Of these, THE Winged
Art" by Miss Eta Setterdahl, takes
up the history of shorthand in a most
instructive and interesting manner;
a second article, Football on the
synod Floor" by z. W Olson. takes
up the treatment Of the question of
football for Augustana by the synod
which met last spring; and a third,
THE Value OF Purpose" is an ex
Cellent essay signed "A Alumnus."
All three are we'll written and worth
The sporting section of the
paper, edited by Arthur Swedberg, |
president of the senior class, is also
full of news Of the season.
The Observer is a monthly paper
and the subscription price is rs cents. |
While it draws its support mainly !
from the student body, it has a large /
outside the school and |
in alumni circles as well
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
Daily Doings in Mercer County, Busy Capital

the main floor will be utilized by the
store proper and the upper story as
headquarters for the Merritt dress
making parlors.
On Friday evening a grand opening
reception is to be held in the new
rooms, beginning at O'Clock. No
sales will be made on this evening
but merely chance will be given the
public to look over the new quarters
and stock.
Opening week will begin on Saturday
and will not close until the following
Saturday, Oct. z. Special price attrac-
lions will prevail during the entire
week throughout the entire store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28

Shaw were in attendance at the North
Henderson township fair held at North
Henderson yesterday. Mr.. Thornton
acted as one of the judges in the live
stock department
Richard Lafferty of Alexis was an
Aledo business caller yesterday.
j. p. Nesbitt left yesterday morning
for Rock Island where he will make a
short visit with Mr.. and Mrs Edwin
Dice and family.
Professor G.. r. Baumeister was I'm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
Soon I'm New Quarters.

The West building. just recently
completed. is fast being filled with the
stock OF the Merritt store. which will
occupy the new structure Yesterday
much OF the stock from the present
Merritts store was removed to the
new quarters.
This fine new structure will fill a
want, The building consists of base
ment, ground floor and a second
story. The basement will be used TO
a great extent as storage room, while
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
Tabernacle Work DELAYED.

Due to the rain of Tuesday night
and yesterday morning the second
days work upon the building of the
Newlin tabernacle was delayed yes
terday until loon when the clear
weather of the afternoon permitted
continuation of the work Much was
accomplished yesterday afternoon.
Work was resumed this morning and
the 30 or 40 men are hurrying the
work along today. The structure will
undoubtedly be completed today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
High School PLAYS Satnrdar.

The Aledo high school football nine,
which Coaches Hostettler and Parker
claim is developing into a good grid
iron machine, will play its first game
or the season next Saturday, when it
travels to Galesburg to meet the fast
aggregation of the high school there
The Galesburg papers report an ex-
ceptionally strong team for that school,
but the local bunch will fight hard for
the large end of the score. Six games
are thus far scheduled for the coming
season, with a possibility of one or
two additional games to be added. The
schedule TO date:
Sept 30-Galesburg at Galesburg.
Oct. 28-KnoxvilIe at Aledo.
Nov. 1S-Geneseo at Aledo.
Nov. 25-Alexis at Aledo.
Two games will be played with the
William and Vashti second team, the
dates not having been decided upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
Is Granted Divorce.

In the Thompson VS.. Thompson di-
vorce suit, brought before Judge
Church in circuit court yesterday
morning, Lottie A Thompson was
granted a divorce from her husband,
William P. Thompson The charge
brought by the wife was desertion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
Shipping AWAY Horses,

Messrs. Dunbar & Allison are today
shipping from the local yards one car
load OF 20 horses. Mr.. Dunbar states
that Mercer county is the best county
he has ever visited for the production
OF unusually excellent type of horses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-28
''0nIy 'Gets.Ip for
Me After This F.! "
It %Gets" Every Corn Every Time.
Painless. Nothing More Simple.

I'll tell you what. I've quit using
toe-eating salves for corns, I've quit
making a package out OF my toes
with bandages and cOntraptions-
quit digging with knives and scis-
sors. Give me 'GETS-IT' every time!"