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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
By NORRIS MILLER.

New spring styles for women pre-
sent the perplexing problem of how to
be fat though thin. There is now a
demand for rotundity. For several
seasons past the slim figure has been
the mode, but now to be stylish is to
be stout. If one cannot be fashionably
fat one must at least be pleasantly
plump.
There are several excellent ways of
acquiring corpulence before Easter,
such as eating to excess, subsisting on
diet of curds and starch, or in laugh
ing immoderately. This latter is per-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
Administrators Notice.

Estate Of William A. France, de.
ceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate Of
William A. France, late of the county
of Rock Island, state of Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the Hon. BENJAMIN
Bell, judge of the probate court of Rock
Island county, at the probate court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at
the May term, on the first Monday IN
May next, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated Goth day Of February, A. D.
1916.
WYN FRANCE,
Administrator.
SCHRIVER & SCHRIVER,
Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Argus Files of 1891 :

Feb. 27-F. P WEIGH, who is engaged
in construction work in Indiana, is
home on a short visit.
E. T. Wilson of Rural was in the city
today on business.
A. C. Dart and son Will returned
this morning from the east.
The will of the late Dr. n. T. Hassel-
quist was admitted to probate yester
day. His son Joshua is named eXecu-
tor.
An entertainment was given last
night at the United Presbyterian
church by the Loyal Temperance Le-
gion, 200 attending.
Two small boys, one aged IA and
the other aged 10, stole pig from the
premises of R. SCHNEIDER on Sixth
street and Seventh avenue yesterday
afternoon Both were apprehended
later and arrested. They were dis
missed after lecture.
Feb. 2S-R. c. Willerton, chief clerk
at the Harper, is on the sick list.
Captain George Lamont is in Chi
cago attending the funeral Of his old
friend, Diamond Joe Reynolds.
March 2-William McEniry and wife
returned this morning from New Or
leans accompanied by Miss Anna
Cleary, sister of Mrs. McEniry, who
will visit in Rock Island.
In letter to local friends Colonel
W. D. Flagler. formerly of the Rock
Island arsenal, announces that he
will make his future home in Wash
ington.
The special election held at Reynolds
Saturday to determine the point of vii
lage Incorporation under the general
laws resulted in defeat Of the propo-
sition by vote of 81 to SO.
The st. Louis train on the Burling
ton arrived here three hours late this
morning, due to a head-on collision
with a freight train at Galesburg. AL
though several local trainmen were in
the crash all escaped injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

"Good! And you might add that We
also are trusting to luck. It may give
him something to think about. And
now where Is Hobbs?" said royalty.
"Here, SIR" said Hobbs, appearing
in the bedroom door.
THANK you, Hobbs. You may or
der luncheon for US in the Ritz res
taurant. The head waiter has been
instructed to reserve the corner table
for the whole voyage"
In two minutes Hobbs was back with
the information that two ladies had
taken the table and refused to be
dislodged. although the head waiter
had vainly tried to convince them
that 1t was reserved for the passage
by R. Schmidt and party.
T am quite sure, sir, he put 1t to
them very hagreeably and politely,
but the young lady gave i'm the
'aughtiest look I've ever seen on NOR
tai nce. sir. and he came back to me
50 'umble that I could 'ardly believe
he was the 'ead waiter"
81 hope he was not unnecessarily
persistent" said the prince. annoyed.
1T really is Of no consequence where
we sit"
"Ladies first, world without end"
said Dank. ESPECIALLY at sea-"
Twenty minutes later R. Schmidt,
seated In the Ritz restaurant. hap
pened to look fairly into the eyes Of
the loveliest girl he had ever seen.
and on the instant forgave the ex-
traordinary delinquency Of the hith-
erto infallible Hobbs.
Later on r. Schmidt sat alone IN a
sheltered corner Of the promenade
deck, where chairs had been secured
by the forehanded Hobbs. The thin
drizzle now aspired to something more
definite in the shape of steady down
pour, and the decks were almost de-
serted save for the few who huddled
in the unexposed hooks where the
sweep and swish of the rain failed to
penetrate. There was a faraway look
in the young mans eyes, as Of one
who dreams pleasantly with little eff
fort, but excellent effect. His pipe
had gone out, so his dream must have
been long and uninterrupted. Eight
bells sounded But what is time to q
dreamer? Then came one bell and
two, and now his eyes we're closed
Two women came and stood ovel
him, but little did they suspect that
his dream was of one Of them-the
one with the lovely eyes and the soft
brown hair. They surveyed him, whis
pering, the one with little perplexeG
frown on her brow. the other with dis
tinct signs Of annoyance in her face
The girl was not more than twenty
her companion quite old enough to be
her mother, a considerate If not com
plimentary estimate, for a girls moth
er may be either forty, fifty or ever
fifty-five when you come to think of 1t
They were looking for something
That was quite clear And it was de
plorably clear that whatever 1t was R
Schmidt was sitting upon 1t. They
saw that he was asleep, which made
the search il not the actual recovery
quite out Of the question. The Older
woman was on the point of poking the
sleeper with the toe Of her shoe, be
ing a matter Of fact sort Of person
when the girl imperatively shook hel
head and frowned upon the lady in {
way to prove that, even though sht
was old enough to be the mother of &
girl of twenty, she was by no mean.
the mother of this one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
Legal.
Executors Notice.

Estate of Louisa Erickson, deceased.
The undersigned having been az.
pointed executor of the last will and
testament Of Louisa Erickson late 0;
the county Of Rock Island, State Q.
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the Honor
able Benjamin Bell, judge Of the pro-
bate court of Rock Island county, at
the probate court room, in the city o..
Rock Island, at the May term, on tho
first Monday in May next, at which
time all persons having claims agains.
said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estats
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated, 26th day OF February. A D
1916.
OLLIE NJ. SMITH,
Executor.
FRANK J. BEINkE.
Stafford, Schoede & Staffolu,
Attorneys
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

money enough to buy Graustark. but
be hasn't enough to buy grandchildren
that won't grow, you know"
Count Quinnox looked at the prince
rather pftyingly. 1T appears to be his
way Of pulling the strings, my boy.
He has loaned us something like $16,.
100000. We have agreed to deposit
our public service bonds as security
against the loan. SO that practically
equalizes the situation 1t becomes a
purely business transaction. but he
sees far ahead This loan Of his ma.
lures at practically the same time that
our first series OF government bonds
are due for payment 1t will be ex.
tremely difficult for q small country.
such as Graustark, to raise nearly
s40.000,000 IN, say ten years. The Eu.
ropean syndicates undoubtedly would
be willing to renew the loan under a
new issue. think 1t is called refund
ing or something of the sort. But Mr..
Blithers will be In position to say
no to any such arrangement. Hs holds
the whip hand and
But, my dear count interrupted
the prince. what II he does hold 1t?
Does he expect to wait ten years be-
fore exercising his power? You for.
get that marriage is his ambition. Isn't
he taking a desperate risk In assum.
Ing that | will not marry before the
ten years are up? And, for that mat.
ter his daughter may decide to wed
some other chap who
That's Just the point" said Quin.
nox. He Is arranging 1t 30 that you
can't marry without his consent"
THE deuce you say!"
You shall not marry into the plith.
ers family. my lad. il we can help It."
said the count, pulling at his mus.
taches.
Il should say mott" said Dank. feel.
ing for his.
Il should as soon marry daughter
OF Hobbs" said r. Schmidt. getting
up from his chair with restored
sprightliness. IF he had one, /
mean"
The bonds Of matrimony and the
bonds OF government are by no
means synonymous" said Dank, and
felt rather proud Of himself when his
companions favored him with a stare
Of amazement The excellent lieuten.
ant was not given to persiflage.
ers congratulating him On his coup?"
inquired the prince gayly.
No" said the count "Congratulat.
ing ourselves on bis coup iAkettss,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

March 3-The majority of the down.
town business houses have now adopt
ed early closing hours. They now
close nightly at $50. The reform was
accomplished after campaign by the
Tri-City Labor congress.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Johns OF
Hampton, Iowa, were found in an I'M
conscious condition in their room at
the St. James hotel, in Davenport, this
morning and both were resuscitated
after considerable effort. Mr.. Johns
blew out the gas light on retiring.
A J. Little, well known farmer of
Buffalo Prairie, died yesterday.
March A sociable has been ar
ranged for new members of the Rock
Island Y NJ C. A. at the South Park
chapel Friday evening.
The executive board Of Augustana
college at its meeting yesterday after
noon elected Professor Olof Olson of
Woodruff, to succeed the late Dr. Has
selquist as president of that institution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

He had long hair and a pensive look.
He wrote a poem entitled why Do
Live?" He signed it Augustus and
sent 1t to a magazine.
The editor wrote him as follows:
my dear Augustus-The reason why
you live is because you sent the poem
by mail instead Of bringing it person.
Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

haps the most practicable Of the three.
1t involves nothing more serious than
a mild mental arrangement and can be
made a source Of intense amusement
to the children.
For the first week light exercise
of tittering for five minutes before
breakfast is enough. This may be va
ried with a suppressed giggle if the
tongue is wearied with the litter. Sim
per all the rest of the day. In the
second week one may laugh moderate
ly at first, becoming more hearty till
a CONFUSION occurs. One CONFUSION
a day is enough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04

Repose is also an excellent PROM.
cative of fat and If one can manay.
to remain inert and languid and in a
state of approximate insensiblv
there will be seen a greater progress
In previous seasons the ingenjou,
lady of fashion has been able to appea,
so cunningly arrayed as to deceive ths
naked eye, This summer, however
she will be dismayed. Most of the new
gowns expose the neck and vicinity IN
general inspection. She must have a
plump and well-nourished neck. This
should be true of the elbows, instea
and indeed throughout.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-04
To Find the Water Level in Soil.

In the Farm and Fireside is the fol-
lowing advice to the farmer who is
about to plant his crops:
THE water level is a term used in
speaking about soils. 1t means the
depth in the ground where the soil is
saturated with moisture
ITO find it simply take a post hole
digger and dig down unit water stands
at the motor ow the hole. Do this in
an ordinary season when the ground
has about an average amount of mois-
ture. For most crops the water level
should be three feet below the sur
face, for alfalfa at least five feet. A
water level two to three deep is ex-
cellent for the majority of farm crops"
A serious effort is being made in
India to revive the natural indigo in
dustry and more than 25S,000 acres
have been planted this year.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-11
AUTOMOBILES x ACCESSORIES

TCRDS. FORDS. FORDS We have them FOR
sale Ford touring 1916, all in Al c"nJi
tion. good lockers and good runners five
roadsiers, 1915 aud 1916, run like new. Now
" YOU want Ford call down and drive one
away You can't beat 1t. Southwestern
Garage, 21l North Main.
WAN1 FD-Ford roadster or touring car
must be cheap and IN good condition. Write
me what you have j. W. Fuller Stunewaih
Okla
FOR SNLE OR TRADE-New 1916 Indian
motorcycle for Ford roadster or touring
car Phone 1898 or 20i7. i22 South Boston.
FOR SALE Model Sab, 80 horsepower
Overland touring, excellent condition. Apply
G. Johpson, 2l7 West Second street.
FOR SALE-A good ipli seven passenger
Sudchak.r car. cheap; exchange for equity
In small property. owner. 2l7 West fifth.
FOR SALE-l9l5 model 5.passcnger Regal,
electric lights and starter, $50; $40 cash.
balance easy. Cali l21i-R.
FOR RENT.-One stall IN garage between
Boulder and Cheyenne, Fourth and tifth.
u. G. Rose a Co.. 2l2 Bliss Bldg.
For RENT-Garage. 1915 South Boulder
Phone COOS.
FOR RENT-Gsrage fer one car, close ~.
Gail 80 South Frisco or phone 2232.
FOR SALF-l9l7 Maxwell touring car, viii
sacrifice. Phone 3526.
FOR RENT-Garage. 1915 South Boulder
Phone COOS,
FOR SALE--Five.passenger REQ. Phone 2296
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-11
Civil Service Examination.

MIAMI, Okla. Dec. lO.-ClNll SerV-
ice examinations were given here yes
terday to n large number of appli-
cants for the position of mail carriers,
Just recently Miami has been given
free mail delivery and with the
growth of the town new carriers are
needed. Two positions are to he
filled at this time and others will be
put on the waiting list and used as
substitutes when needed. The free
delivery has not been extended over
the entire town as yet, but right after
the first of the year Postmaster
Faulkonberry states that the new sys-
tenn will be maugurated and Miami
will then have free mail delivery over
the entire city where sidewalks
reach. A large number of sidewalks
have been put in in the past six
months preparatory to getting the free
delivery over as much of the town as
possible.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-11
GLANCE OVER THIS MENU
Domestic Science Girls Feed Up
Commercial Club.
Special TO The World.


CLAREMORE, Okla. Dec. 10
The directors of the Claremore com
mercial club, on invitation OF Presi-
dent s. NJ. Barrett of the Eastern
University Preparatory school, To-
Gated at Claremore, were the guests
of the domestic science department OF
that school Thursday at the time OF
the regu.rr weekly MONDAY business
luncheon OF this body. The dlrec-
tors. having in their minds a fixed
idea that this department of the IN
stitution was of little consequence,
were agreeably surprised when thcy
walked into a semidarkened dining
hall with an deliberately prepared
banquet table confronting them, m
dividual candles stationed at each
plate furnishing a quiverinS nght
which made the snow-white linen ana
cleaning silver doubly attractive,
while hand painted place cards ap-
peared underneath the candlesticks.
The menu consisted of oyster cock
tail, olives, celery, roast guinea, dress
ing, brown gravy, mashed potatoes
asparagus in drawn butter sauce, ap-
pies stuffed with pork. cranberry
Jelly. biscuit. coffee, cream, sugar,
pineapple and celery salad, plum pud-
ding. hard sauce, vanilla sauce. Sew
enteen members of the commercial
club were guests of President Barrett
at the luncheon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-11
ACTIVITY IN ROAD WORK
Encouracing News Comes IN From
Every Part of the state.

Special to The World
OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 10. - The
past week has witnessed much activity
along the proposed ozark Trails IN
oklahoma. At Okemah, in Okfuskee
county. a centra, organiZation was
perfected which viii have the direc-
tion in a general way of the work
along the southern route between OK
lahoma City and Tulsa. This general
organization will be reinforced with
an organization in each of the towns
through which the line passes. Thty
i'm turn will work with township or
carnations between the local towns.
A similar group of organizations
was perfected at Cushing on the north-
ern route between the same citles
Definite plans have been laid for the
work on promotion. where such work
is needed, and the rapid construction
of the roadways. II Is part OF TN,
plan to have the work completed ana
ready for the official inspectors bythe
first of June next.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-11
THE stars incline, but do not
compel"
The Daily Horoscope
ICopyright. 1916. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicaie)


In the morning Of this day Mars
rules with evil power, but later the
sun is in strongly benefic aspect
II is time most favorable for pro-
moters and all who project big busi-
ness affairs.
They who seek preferment of any
sort should improve this days oppor-
tunities. Politicians, especially those
who are lawyers should benefit.
Scandals IN regard to public matters
will be revealed in the next few weeks
I'm California and in other states, es-
pecially those of the middle west
Labor affairs come under rule in
dicating widespread investigations re-
garding the working of organizations
and the conduct Of strike leaders.
Congress, which Will have questions
more momentous than any of previous
sessions. will hear numerous COM
plants. some of which affect the hon
on of members. Sensational incidents
are foreshadowcd.
Under this sway associates with
joyial, light-hearted person is deemed
especially helpful ana beneficial. as
favors from persons fortunate IN
worldly affairs are easily obtained
while the configuration prevails.
Increase in the birthratc will mark
the new year. II is predicted.
schools ana colleges nave tHc alu
Of kindly stars that are believed Ia
insure large attendance, diligence in
study and trend toward what Is
practical.
Again a drawing together of state
and university heads Is presagcd, Sc
that educational institutions will be-
come in effect a part of the ma
chinery of government.
Diplomatic honors for a southern
man of unique personality are prog
nosticated.
A return to conserV I'VE methods
of work is predicted for leaders oi
suffrage work in eastern cities.
Persons whose birthday 1t is have
the forecast of a trying year. Quar-
rcls and lawsuits should be avoided.
Children born on this day may b'
rash and headstrong. They may b,
too fond of pleasure to succeed IN
business. Girls have the augury oi
romantic careers.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-11
MALE HELP WANTED

MEN and women. now is your time to learn
the BARRIERS or ladies beauty trades for
half OF what others charge. with wages
from start We have several large shops and
guarantee good Job. Write Palmer System.
l0l South Main. Tulsa. Okla. or Little Rock.
Ark 307 Main. Joplin, No.
WANTED-We want to give some ambitious
young man a thorough business training In
exchange for a few hours work each day. VINO
wants II See us at once. Tulsa Business
college.
WANTED-Five toungd men TO act as stand
managers and news agents on Frisco, good
chance for advancement. Apply Fred Harvey,
news stand, Frisco depot.
MEN our illustrated catalog explains how we
teach the barber trade quickly, mailed
free. Moler Barber college, Kansas City, Mo.
WANTED-Expert stenographer and book
keeper. Inquire Federal Motor Co, Ild
South Boulder.
sUPERS Twenty tall young men, clean
shayen. Apply 10 a. m. today stage door
Convention hall.
SUPERS-Twenty young lady supers. Apply
today % q. m. stage door Convention hall
YOUNG man to do some work for business
course. Call at Brown 5 Business college.
WANTED-Three messenger boys with bicy
cles. Hasty Messenger Service.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-11
Miami Commissioner Resigns.

Special to The World.
MIAMI, okla, Dec. 10.-At stormy
session of the city commioners held
Wednesday night Commissioner Zach
ariah Taylor rendered his resignation
after a warm speech He asserted that
his judgment had been turned down
by the other commissioners and as
he did not wish to hinder the prog
ress of the city would resign, as he
could not work in harmony with the
present commissioners The disputes
arose over the bids for the selling the
bonds OF the light plant, just recently
voted for $4,000. The other com
missioners wanted to raise the amount
to be expended for equipment and
buy 20 per cent more equipment. The
bids received for the work were
turned down and new bids will be
received and opened December is.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-11
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR sALE-Bayer long stroke rbbing ham.
mer. one Mico ignitor, two 25O gallon steel
tanks. Tulsa Motor Car Co., Eighth aud
Main.
KEYS made TO order; trunk locks put on :
gun and locksmithing. by sid, The expert
rcpgiTmHn. Jacobs Novelty Co, 22u East
First street. Phone 126
FOR sALE-IOO hoibcd sash. sell part ~. al,
one garden pillow, one Georgia stock pillow,
garden rake and tools. Doctor Plcak Phone
lgG or SIG
DIAMOND ~ ksret perfect, blue white.
AAAl quality, sijO takes the stone which
Is less than wholesale price. Box iul. Cowcta'
Okla.
FOR SALt-rraciicall new shotgun
double barrel. ~ gauge, hammerI,ss
Ithaca make; worth $40; viii fell for $40.
Il T. Warner. i437 South Carolina.
For SALE OR TRADE Three speed In
dau motorcycle, electric equipped. Address
5042, caro- World.
FOR SALE OR TRADE Grafonola. good con.
di:ion; $3.50 style, will trade for good
second. hand piano. Phone 3sOaR
c,ccliout condition. 522 South Elwood,
CAPS aud scarps, al kinds and colors. New
York Store 2i3 East Third.
KID BODY DOLLS s12j mp. New York
Store. 2l3 East Third
FOR SALE Furniture Of an s.room house
also house for rent Phone 5fb3.
FOR SALE Good roll top desk aud chair
Cheap Phone 3l7i
FOR SALE % yards new rag carpet, cheap
Phone 1886
BEAUTIFUL hand.worked baby wardrobe FOR
snlc Phone l1oi
WANTED To buy good house to be moved
Phone 5256.R.
SEE our prices on suits this week. Square
Deal Store. 3 North Main
FOR SALE-Tcnt flooring and siding. Wssi
Tul.a. Phone iOs5.R
FOR sAlE.-Check protector 'Protecto
urauh 90 Phone G333.J j.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-11
EARNS ToR SALE Or RENT

FOR sALE-Two fruit farms, Que 20. acres
the other 100 acres, both located In Benton
county, Ark, the best fruit section " the
state rural delivery telephone, near school
and churches. good roads shipping spur ON
both farms. good water. fine climate; ior
quick sale am offering these farms AZ about
half their value T.. l.. peJarnaiL ili North
Cedar street, Little Rock, Ark.
SMALL MISSOURI fNRM-Sl0 cash and IS
monthly: no interest ~ taxes; highly pro
ductyo land: close TO tlrte big markets
Write for photographs and .ull Information
Munger. A2iG. n y Life BIDS, Kansas
city Mo
WANT to purchase charter ~ an Inactive
Oklahoma oil corppratiun having large
Capitalization. Give full particulars IN hrti
letter Address 1870. care World
FOR SALE 90 acres of land. value $4,000
viii trade for auto or sell reasonable
phunn NLIh