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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

Y + THE United States and Denmark
strike a bargain and the three
islands which comprise the Danish
A West Indies are transferred to the
former, the sale will mark the culmi-
nation of bit of bartering which be-
gan nearly fifty years ago, when the
American government offered $780,
900 for the 1873 square miles Of terri
tory in the Antilles, sum exceeding
by 100000 the price paid to Russia in
the same year (1S67) for the vast, rich
territory of Alaska, comprising an area
more than four thousand times as
large. The sale was not consummated
because the United States senate failed
to ratify the treaty, says bulletin OF
The National Geographic society. Four
teen years ago negotiations were re-
newed and price of 100000 was
agreed upon, but this time the Danish
parliament refused to sanction the
sale, although the islands had been
governed at loss to the mother coun-
try for many years, in fact ever since
slavery was abolished in 1S4S, thereby
putting an end to the profitable opera
ton of the sugar plantations.
These three islands of the Virgin
group-St. Croix, st. Thomas and st.
John, in the order Of their size and
population-were discovered by Colum-
bus in 1893. Spanish, British, French,
Dutch and Danish flags have fioated
over one or all of the islands at vari-
Gus times.
st. Croix, lying IS miles southeast Of
Porto Rico, has an area Of "a square
miles, and is the most prosperous of
the group, with its two towns Of Chris
tianstad and Frederikstad. 1t was held
at one time by the Knights Of Malta,
having been given to that famous or
der by Louis XIV of France.
st. Thomas Has Fine Harbor.
ST. Thomas, which lies only 40 miles
east OF Porto Rico, was at one time
the chief distributing center of West
Indian trade, its importance being d.
rectly attributable to the fact that the
mother country, Denmark, maintained
its neutrality during the numerous Eu-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

these layers separate without rough
edges or are not as apt to soak when
the berries are added. If liked as in
dividual cakes cut out with large bis
cult cutter. These may be prepared
as the larger ones were, or split and
spread with butter and berries.
A good recipe for shortcakes is the
following: Take two cupfuls of -four,
one-half teaspoonful of salt, three tea
spoonfuls of baking powder, three ia
blespoonfuls of lard and three of but
ter, half cupful of cold milk Mix
and sift the dry ingredients, then with
two knives cut in the lard and butter,
then add the milk and roll out
lightly.
Any fruit mixture makes good fill
ing. Crush few strawberries,
enough to make good layer on top
and between the crusts, then put a
few whole or halved berries for gar
nish on top. Serve with whipped
cream.
For change sometime crush cup
full of berries and mix them with
cupful of cream, sweetened WE'LL put
on as usual and garnish with sliced
berries.
Pineapple Shortcake.-Cut the pine
apple in small cubes and stew until
tender, with sugar to taste. Cool and
chill on ice. Strain off the Juice to
use in pudding sauce, and to the fruit
add whipped cream. Pile between and
on the top of the cakes and garnish
with candied cherry or cranberry.
Raspberry and currant shortcake.-
These may be made of the canned va
riety, but are not nearly as good as
the fresh. Mix with the berries, if fresh,
cupful of strained currant juice to
quart of the berries. If canned ber-
ries are used add little currant Juice
or jelly to give flavor. Garnish with
whipped cream.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09
Nu1 hl4t~eeQ

The snowy top of Mount Everest in
India is plainly visible to the unaided
eye from points 107 miles distant.
At a voltage of $4,000 Swedish
hydroelectric company will transmit
100000 horse power distance of $50
miles.
The production of tungsten ores in
the United States during 1915 broke,
all records 1t was equivalent to about
2,165 short tons of concentrates, car
rying so per cent Of tungsten trioxide,
and was valued at more than $2,O0O,r
600.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09
WORTH KNOWING

China is said to be the only country
besides America in which the alligator
can be found.
Scientists now tell US that 1t Is not
heat that causes sunstroke. They lay
the blame to the suns invisible violet
rays.
when the war began General de
Castelnau. the French commander. had
eight sons in the army. He has nve
left. the others having been killed In
action ----- 800
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

upon our tables that
with a little taste anG
study of color combina-
tiong many artistic re-
suits may be obtained.
We should be as careful
about putting colors that
clash, together in a dish
Of food, as we should n
combinations of colors IN
wearing apparel.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

to prepare and very good
eating.
Fish Flakes With Ba.
con.-Boil potatoes in
sailed water until ten
der; add two cupfuls of
canned fish flakes, a
fourth of a teaspoonful
Of pepper and a beaten
egg. Take up by the
rounding TABLESPOONFUL.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

plete wit h out eggs
served in some form.
This is tho time to revel
in sponge cakes, angel
foods, omelets and such
dishes, using numbers Of
eggs which we have de-
MED ourselves during the
scarcity Of eggs The
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09
DIFFERENT EGG DISHES.

Your success and happiness lie in
you.
External conditions are the accidents
OF life, its outer rappings.-Bishop
Fallows.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09
PLEASING COMBINATIONS.

The shortest and surest way to live
with honor in the world. is to be ~
reality what we would appear to be:
all human virtues increase and
strengthen themselves by the practice
and experience of them.-Socrates
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

dough should be handled
as little and as lightly as
possible. II made in one
large CAKE they are split
much easier if they are
patted thin, brushed with
melted butter and an
other thin layer placed
on ton. When baked
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09
eKTCHEN
QBLNEf s.
SOME FISH DISHES.

Only slaves die OF overwork. Labor
is neither cruel nor ungrateful; 1t re-
stores the strong though we give II
hundredfold and unlike your financial
operations the revenue is what brings
the capital. Put your soul into your
work, and joy and health will be
yours.-Martin Luther.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

At this season of the year when
eggs are plentiful no menu is COM
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

For those who are not able to get
fresh fish. the canned flakes are easy
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09
Patent Leather Motifs.

Patent leather motifs form deoora.
tive scheme on some Of the gabardsss
suits.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

There are such lovely colors in the
fruits and vegetables which we put
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09

The best shortcakes are made with,
out sweetening and without eggs. The
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-06-09
SHORTCAkEs WE LIKE.

Learn to consume yocr own smoke.
If you have misfortunes. pains. dis
eases, losses, keep them to yourself.
Bury them. Those who know you have
them, will love and admire you inf
nitely more for your suppression. 4
stout heart and persistent cheerfulness
Will be more than match for all your
troubles.-Orison SWEET Marden.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-18

the battlefield of Loos! Only little
while ago the beautiful Miss Teyte, a
member of the Boston Grand Opera
Company, divorced a perfectly good
tWo-legged, tWo-armed husband.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-18
WOULD YOU WE'D MAN WHO GAVE LEG AND
ARM FOR COUNTRY?

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
L. s. II. Z.
Legal.
Administrators Notice.

Estate Of Mary Spellman, deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed administrator OF the estate OF
Mary SpeIlman, late OF the county OF
Rock Island, state Of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that he will ap-
pear before the Hon. Benjamin Bell,
Judge OF the probate court OF Rock Is
land county, al the probate court
room, in the city of Rock Island, at the
August term. on the first Monday IN
August next, at which time all per-
sons having claims against said es-
tate are notified and requested 10 at
tend for the purpose Of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make immediate pay
nent TO the undersigned.
Dated 18th day of May, A ID. 1915
ROBERT F. RANK,
Administrator.
JAMES F. MURPHY, Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR RENT-Large modern furnished
room, 636 Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Notice of Increase of Capital Stock of
Eawfieid Oil Company.

Notice is hereby given that at a spe-
cial meeting of the stockholders of the
Kawfeld Oil company, corporation
organized under the laws of the state
of Illinois, with principal place of
business located at Rock Island. Hi
nois, held on the 18th day Of May, A D.
1916, resolutions were adopted by a
vote of all the votes represented by the
whole of the capital stock of said cor
porauon increasing the said CAPT
tai stock of said corporation from
the sum of S15,00000 Of 1900
shares of par value OF ten
dollars each, to the sum of 100000 90.
of 5000 shares of a par value of ten
dollars each; and certificates showing
the increase of such capital stock in
accordance with the said resolution
have been duly filed with the secretary
with the recorder of deeds of Rock Is
land county, Illinois.
Dated. Rock Island, Illinois, May 10,
1916.
Corporation SeaD -.-
KAWFIELD OIL COMPANY.
By James NJ. WEIGH, as president
Attest: David Warwick, secretary;
W |. Ludolph, attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
yotica of Final Settlement,

Estate of Marie HelfrlCh, deceased.
public notice is hereby given that
the undersigned, Emil Hotter, ad-
rninistrator with the will annexed and
administrator de bonis non OF the es-
tate Of Marie HeIfrich, deceased, has
This day filed his final report and set
Element as such in the probate court
or Rock Island county, and hearing
on said report has been set for June
6. 1916. at 10 o'clock a. m, at which
time persons interested may appear
and make objections thereto, and if
no objections are fined, said report
will be approved at that time, and the
undersigned will ask for an order Of
distribution, and will also ask to be
discharged.
Rock Island H., May l3, A. D. 1916.
EMIL HOLTZER.
Administrator with the will annexed
and administrator de bonis non OF
the estate of Marie Heltrich, de-
ceased.
Schriver G. Schriver. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
FYeeutOr'S Notice.

Estate Of Nancy NJ. Burns, deceased
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed eXecutrix Of the last VIII ana
testament Of Nancy NJ. Burns, late OF
the county Of Rock Island, state OF In
nois, deceased. hereby gives notice thai
she will appear before the Hon. BenIa-
MIN Bell judge OF the probate court
Of Rock Island county, at the proDale
court room, in the city Of Rock island
at the August term, on the first Mon
day in August next, at which time al
persons having claims against SAID es-
tate are notified and requested to at
tend Tor the purpose Of having the
same adjusted.
All persons indebted TO said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
Dated 26th day OF May, A. D. 1910
lone BURNS, EXecutTl2.
walker. Ingram g. Sweeney,
Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Legal.
Guardians Sale of Real Estate.

L
To all persons whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the IN
dersigned, The Central Trust & Saw
ings Bank, guardian of Custer Tomp-
kins and VERNE Tompkins, minors, by
virtue of decree of sale entered by
the probate court of Rock Island, Illi-
at the county court house, in the city
Of Rock Island, in said county, on the
Sd day of May A. D. 1916, will on the
6th day of June A. d. 1916, at the east
door of the court house, in the city OF
Rock Island, in said county, at the
hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, sell
at public vendue, to the highest and
best bidder, for cash, all the following
real estate belonging to said minors.
situated in the county of Rock IslanL
and state Of Illinois, to-wit:
The undivided two twenty-sevenths
(2-27ths) Of the west half % of the
northeast quarter ca of section
twenty-eight (2S) in township seven
teen 40, north range two (2), west OF
the 4th P. Min Rock Island county,
Illinois, subject to their mothers dow
er therein.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this
Sth day of May A. d. 1916.
CENTRAL TRUST G. SAVINGS BANK,
Guardian of said minors,
By NJ. S. Heagy, President
Walker, Ingram & Sweeney.
Attorneys for said Guardian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR SALE-One fve-passenger Velie
touring car, As H. P, 1915 model,
good as new; address P. o. box 274,
Moline, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
For Sale or Trade-Lands.

FOR SALE-600 acres good farm land
in Colorado, we'll timbered, rich soil,
produces potatoes, oats, barley, etc,
without irrigation. Will sell in
tracts from 40 acres up at $40 to $l4
per acre. Inquire 1900 Eleventh
street. Phone 1301-X.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR SALE-Chandler 1915 six-cylin-
der touring car. Inquire 1921 Sec
ond avenue. Phone 1710-L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Legal.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of William II. Healey, de-
ceased.
The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrator of the estate of
William H. Healey, 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 August term, on the first Monday
in August next, at which time all per.
sons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend fol
the purpose of having the same ad.
Iusted.
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment TO the undersigned.
Dated ninth day OF May, A. D., 1916
HERMAN H0LTORF.
Administrator
ALBERT HUBER. Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Legal.
Publication Notice.


State Of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
t., ss:-
In the circuit court. September
term. 1916.
Lena Kline Philliber VS.. John NJ
Philliber, in chancery.
Affidavit of nOn-residence of John NJ.
Philliber, the above defendant, having
been filed in the clerks Office of the
circuit court of said county, notice is
therefore hereby given to the said nom
resident defendant that the complain
ant filed her bill of complaint in said
court, on the chancery side thereof, on
the 10Th day of May 1916, and that
thereupon a summons issued out OF
said court, wherein said suit is now
pending, returnable on the third Mon
day in the month of September, next,
as is by law required. Now, unless
YOU, the said nonresident defendant
above named, John NJ Philliber, shall
personally be and appear before said
circuit court, on the first day of the
next term thereof, to be holden at
Rock Island in and for the said coun~
tv. on the third Monday in September,
next, and plead. answer or demur to
the said complainant sbill of COM
plant. the same and matters and
things therein charged and stated will
he taken as confessed. and a decree
entered against you according to the
prayer of said bill.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE,
Clerk.
Rock Island, H., May 26, 1916.
SCHRIVER & SCHRIVER, Complain
ant'a Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Miscellaneous.

>~----------~----~-----~-~
CALL R. l. 2646 for the cleaning ma
chine to come to your home and
clean carpets, rugs, upholstering,
mattresses, white coat your base
ments; let us be your home clean
ers; prices reasonable. Griffe Vac
uum House Cleaning Co., 920
Fourth avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
For Sale-City Property.

FOR SALE-Five-room furnished fat.
Address Flat" care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR RENT-Modern furnished front
room; 929 Seventeenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
At stracts of Title.


ABSTRACTS of title prepared or con-
tinued 10 date covering any real es-
tate in the county. Prompt and &C
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title Abstract COM
pany; J. ]. Ingram, president; W. ].
Sweeney, secretary, 209-212 Central
Trust and Savings bank building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR SALE-1913 electric coupe; bat
teries in excellent shape; first rea-
sonable offer takes it Don Sales
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR RENT-SiX-rOOm house: nartIv
modern; inquire 2502 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Motorcycles and Bicycles.

TIRES (all makes, accessories,
lamps, ETC.; cut prices; s35 Flying
Merkle bicycles at wholesale price,
SIS (orange and blue enameled) !;
125 East Third street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
For Rent-Houses.

FOR RENT-Five-room cottage, partly
modern Inquire $50 Twelfth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR RENT-Ffve-room house with
bath 534 Thirty-frst street; one
block from Rock Island passenger
station: phone 103 Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Lost and Found.

LOST-Airedale dog; notify 3955Y
R. |. Reward
LOST = Presumably on Fifteenth
street, poCketbook containing money
and two rings; reward; phone 1858
LOST-On Watch Tower road from
Sears to Moline, lady's black silk
taffeta jacket; phone Moline Ala
ring |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Superfuous Hair.

hair, moles, warts, On
face and arms, permanently removed
with electric needle. Address Miss
A. NJ. Kittredge, l Argyle fats,
Brady street, Davenport. Phone S04
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
For Rent-Flats.

FOR RENT - Five-room fiat; apply
1882 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR SALE-1912 fve-passenger tour
ing car; just overhauled and re-
painted; cheap for quick sale; in
uuire 1904 Eighteenth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Automobiles
Civil Engtneers.

CIVIL engineeT-Walte \. Schroeder,
civil engineer, surveys, maps, plats,
drawings. 603 Safety Bldg. Phone So.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
For Rent--Rooms.

| FOR RENT-Modern furnished room.
Inquire IT'S Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR SALE-Launch, 90 feet, model
hull, 10-horse power Bellevue en-
CINE; price right; 1926 Twenty-sev-
enth street. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

Rock Island, Ill, May 26. 1916.
SCHRIVER & SCHR1VER, Complain
ants solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
Painting and Paper Hanging.

WALL tinting, paper cleaning, and
painting; work guaranteed. Phone
1868.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR SALE-Three-bu burner oil stove.
Inquire Ali Eighth street, Rock Is
land
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31
For Sale-Miscellaneous


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FOR SALE-Velie ton truck wagon,
Phone r. l. 1929.
FOR SALE = Bargains in used cars;
Don Sales company.
FOR SALE-Three-b oil stove.
Inquire Ali Eighth street, Rock Is
land.
FOR -Remodeled light wagon;
cheap; inquirt Ills Twelfth ave-
nue..
FOR SALE-Gold oak library table,
l444 Twelfth street. Rock Island
phone 4531-X.
FOR SALE-Ford touring car; cleo
trio lights, starter, and other equip
ment- Don Sales company.
FOR SALE-Chandle 1915 six-cylin
der touring car. Inquire 1921 Sec
ond avenue. Phone 1710-L.
FOR SALE-Oriole 60 cart, good as
new; also 7x11 printing press; 1872
Fourteenth avenue, Rock Island.
FOR SALE-Twenty- foot launch,
six-horse power Gray engine; cleo
trio equipments. Call r. I. 3175.
FOR SALE - Ffve-passenge touring
car, in best of condition; has four
new tires; s275. Phone R. 1. 3971-k.
FOR SALE-Summer bungalow, near
Sears, on Rock river bluff; river
view, roomy and convenient. Phone
r. |. 1919,
FOR SALE-One fivepassenger Velie
touring car, As H. P, 1915 model,
good as new; address P. o. box 274,
Moline, Ill.
FOR SALE-1913 electric coupe; bat
teries in excellent shape; first rea-
sonable offer takes it Don Sales
company.
FOR SALE-1912 fve-passenger tour
ing car; just overhauled and re-
painted; cheap for quick sale; in
quire 1904 Eighteenth avenue.
FOR SALE-Launch, 20 feet, model
hull, 10-horse power Bellevue en-
CINE; price right; 1926 Twenty-sev-
enth street, Rock Island.
FOR SALE-Light suto truck, velie
1910 model, in first class condition;
will sell at bargain. if taken at once;
1900 Fifth avenue.
FOR SALE-Window hover rack
(wire) window cleaning outfit, odd
dishes, pictures, old Singer sewing
machine (sews welD, couch in good
condition, at your own price, floor
oil cloth, quart fruit jars. 933 Sew
enteenth street.
FOR SALE-Billiard tables, brand new
caroon end pocket, with complete
outfit, SIPS; secondhand tables at
reduced prices bowling alleys and
supplies; easy payments. Cigar
store, drug, delicatessen and soda
fountain fixtures. Address l. c.
Sanders, The Brunswick Balke-Col-
lender Co, PIG Harrison street, Dav-
export, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR SALE-Velie ton truck wagon.
Phone r. l. 1929.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR SALE = Bargains in used cars
Don Sales company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR SALE-Oriole go-cart, good as
new; also 7x11 printing press; 4312
Fourteenth avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-31

FOR SALE-Ford touring car, cleo
trio lights, starter, and other equip
ment Don Sales company.