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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01

was open to every American modiste
and the only marked stipulations are
that the cost of material for the COM
peting gown must not exceed $50
wholesale, and it must conform to the
standard size SO. The models, when
completed, are 10 be judged at the Of
fees of the Pugh Stores company, 365
East Illinois street, Chicago, and full
particulars regarding the rules OF the
contest can be obtained there.
Miss Mona Dunno, daughter of the
governor, was one of the first to con-
graduate Mr. Pugh on his determine
ton to make American ideas of style
paramount, and Miss Dunno consented
to serve on the committee, which is to
pick the prize winner. Mrs. William
Hale Thompson, wife of the mayor Of
Chicago. herself woman who is de-
clared to be perfection in Judging Of
her own raiment and who for years
has scorned Paris-made apparel for
that made in America, will be the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01

Chicago, March 1.-The long-suffer-
ing dressmakers of Illinois and her
sister states are to be emancipated.
No longer are they to be dragged at
the heels of Partisan dictators of
modes. American artistic genius is
to be aroused and the designs of Eur
ope are to be supplanted by ideas
straight from the brains of native
daughters"
James A. Pugh, holder of the worlds
record for motor boats, is the one who
has come to the front as the champion
of the American modiste. For years
Mr.. Pugh held the conviction that
| American makers of motors were just
as capable. or more so, than French
engineers, who had long occupied the
| top rung of the ladder in engine build
| ing. 1t took long to arouse American
mechanical genius to the point where
| it would meet Mr.. Pugh's optimism,
but finally the millionaire sportsman
and merchant succeeded His reward
was a boat fitted with American en-
! gines which drove it through the water
at speed never reached by experts
! before.
! If motors, why not modes. was the
next contention raised by Mr.. Pugh,
/ and with this end in view he has begun
his fashion campaign through the
middle west The first step was the
offer of a prize of 1000 for the best
American-made gown. The contest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
BETTER Than CALOMEL
Thousands HaveDiscoveredDr.
Edwards Olive Tablets are
a Harmless Substitute

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the substi-
tute for calomel-are a mild but sure laXa-
tive, and their effect on the liver is almost
Instantaneous. They are the result of Dr.
Edwards determination not to treat liver
and bowel complaints with calomel. His
efforts to Danish 1t brought out these little
oiive-Colored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the good
that calomei does, but have no bad after
effects. They don't injure the teeth like
strong liquids or calomel. They take hold
OF the trouble and quickly correct 1t. why
cure the liver at the expense OF the teeth?
Caiomel sometimes plays havoc with the
gums. So do strong liquids.
1t Is best not to take calomel. but to let
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets take Its place
Most headaches, "dullness' and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and a
disordered liver. Take DR., Edwards olive
Tablets when You feel ''loEgy and
heavy" Note how they clear clouded
brain ana how they ''perk up, the spirits
AT loc and 25c per box. All druggists,
The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus 0.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
LUTHERAN MEMS SOCIETY.

The April meeting of the Mems So
ciety of the First Lutheran church was
held last evening in the home of c. E.
Johnson, 931 Fifteenth street, with a
large attendance of the members. Rev.
Adolph HUT of Augustana seminary
spoke TO the men on the subject of
how to read the bible giving an ex-
cellent talk. Miss Nellie Swanson en-
tertained with piano numbers. Plans
were made for holding mems ban
quet March 30 at the church. Mrs.
Johnson served lunch and a social
hour passed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
COAL VALLEY CHURCH
ASKS FOR REV. OGLE

A congregational meeting of the Beu-
lab and Coal Valley Presbyterian
churches has been called for Sunday,
March 5, at which time a call will be
formulated to be presented to presby-
terry asking that Rev. F. Ferguson Ogle
be placed in charge of the churches.
Rev. W. H. Shaw of the Milan Presby-
terrain church will preside at the meet
ing, Rev. Mr.. Ogle filling the pulpit of
the Milan church. Mr.. Ogle has been
in charge of the Coal Valley church
for some months and it is desired that
he be given a regular call to the pas
torate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01

braid. ! shall have a sign On nv
back and then act very bashfuI /,
you know OF any more attractive vav
shall be very glad.
go My sister would like to drsa.
as fairy. She has a white lawn
dress with the half moon and star.
pasted on the hem and belt and
sleeve bands. She doesn't know what
to carry or how to fix her hair. sha
has dark hair and it would epr,
easily. Will you advise her?
"a Should fairies have light hair
or would dark hair be all right:
90 Please suggest couple other
ways to dress that would not be tn
expensive.
Co. Would it be all right for III.
two Of us to go with one fellow WIN
is masked? We could hardly see
each other until it is all over.
TWO SISTERS.
"a No.
~ An impersonation that re-
quires acting or signs to show what
it is is apt to be thought rude. Why not
dress as Spring? You could wear
practically the same costume, only
sew artificial flowers on your dress
and wear a wreath instead OF band
Of ribbon. With such a costume II IL
a very pretty addition to carry
basket of flowers.
80 A fairy costume trimmed with
Christmas tree tinsel is very effec-
tive. A wand covered with gold "a
per or bound with the tinsel should
be carried. Your sister could wear
her hair in curls with a gold crown
on her head.
"a Fairies have both light and
dark hair.
90 You might dress as Sunbonnet
Babies-one pink and one blue-or
as Japanese tea girls. These cos
tunes need not be expensive.
CO. A little girl of is ought to be
well chaperoned if she goes to mas
querade. Ask your mother whether
she considers your escort satisfactory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
USES FOR OLD EMBROIDERED
WAISTS,

When hand-embroidered waists be-
come worn under the arms or out of
style they are still good enough to
make several small articles
If of thin material and buttoned
down the back, there will be enough
goods in the front of waist for an Or
binary cap. The plain round caps are
easiest made, but there are other pref
ty patterns to be had If the waists
are trimmed with lace insertion, so
much the better.
Baby pillows, round, square or OBJ
long, can also be made if the waist is
in fairly good shape.
Pretty aprons can be made from the
waists embroidered in groups Of flow
ers. If large pattern is embroidered
on the waist, cut the apron to the larg-
est part of the design if at the bottom
Of apron. Strings for the apron can
be made from The sleeves of the waist,
or any white material.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
MEMBERS ENTERTAIN HUSBANDS
AT DINNER.

Members of the Idlewyle club in
vited their husbands to be their guests
at a dinner party served last evening
in the home of Mrs DeEtte Pombert,
POLL Fifteenth street Moline, the COM
pany of 30 people enjoying a merry
evening. The table was trimmed with
roses and sumptuous repast was
served After dinner stunts of various
kinds were arranged and there were
games Of various kinds to help pass
the evening. The regular meeting of
the club will be in two weeks in the
home of Mrs Trevor in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
SENIORS CLASS BANQUET.

Seniors of Augustana last evening
held their annual class banquet at the
Outing club, Davenport. The class OF
1916 fittingly celebrated the final class
feast with one of the most enjoyable
and we'll appointed parties they have
ever given, 80 couples being present.
The banquet hall was arranged taste
fully, the class colors, brown and gold,
being used in the decorations. Chrys-
anthemums, the class flower, beautt-
fed the tables and the pretty dresses
worn by the young ladies added great
" to the setting of the picture.
President George Engdahl was at
the head of the table and acted as
POSTMASTER, members Of the class re-
spending with many humorous, point
ed talks, as followsf
she Starts"-Virgilius FERN.
Early Expectations '-Helen Refine
mund
Noteworthy Novelties Theodore
Rydback.
ignorance anu luteilSeHNt rus
taye Nelson.
"Omens and Oracles" - Victoria
Swanbeck
Reluctant Release''-Knute Erick-
son.
Silver Threads Among the Gold and
Brown"-Hugo Gibson.
Observation-Disclosures A. W. kjell-
strand, class guardian.
The officers OF the class for the pres
ent year are:
President-George Engdahl.
Vice president-Gustave Nelson.
secretary-Greta Curry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01

second member of the Judging commit
tee. United States Senator James Ham
ilton Lewis, connoisseur of everything
that is artistic, is to be the third.
Many towns in Illinois and adjacent
states are to be given chance to see
the prize gown. The winner will be
picked early in March, and on March
II the Fashion Special will leave
Chicago for a tour Of several weeks.
In addition to the prize gown, every
garb to dancing frocks, will be shown.
Ten professional mannikins will dis
play the American-made fashions and
will carry milady through every de-
tail of the day, from the time she
arises and dresses for breakfast, until
she comes from the hands of her maid
in the evening ready to shine resplen-
dent at the opera.
The prize gown itself is to be worn
by the prettiest girl to be found in
Chicago A beauty contest has begun
and already hundreds of candidates
have entered their names at the offices
Of Mr.. Pugh 1t was necessary to linz
it the beauty contest to Chicago girls
because the contestants are to be
judged first hand and not from their
photographs. Miss Blanchs Ring, who
is now in Chicago in the comedy,
Jane O'Day From Broadway" herself
one Of the most charming women on
the American stage, is to act as referee
of the beauty contest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

A coffee strainer is a fine thing to
strain hot starch through, instead OF 3
starch bag; sayes hands from being
burned.
To clean silk or fine goods of deli
cate color, take a basin large enough
to hold the garment, add naptna
enough to wash it in, then make
white soap and rub gently on the SOIL
ed parts; press out under the hands
and take clean naptha enough to rinse
we'll. Hang out of doors for one hour.
Makes gloves or dress goods like new.
Be careful not to work near fire.
Easy Way to Thread Sewing Ma
chine Needle-Put something wnite
under needle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
.SWASTIKA CLUB WITH MRS. BOIL.
MAN

Mrs. R. Bollman of 1000 Seventeenth
street acted as the hostess yesterday
to members of the Swastika club, en-
PERTAINING IA at the fortnightly ses-
sion. The ladies busted themselves
with needlework and they were served
with a two-course luncheon in the din
ing room The ladies were invited to
meet in two weeks with Mrs. J. W.
Wilson, 2425 Eighth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
Sonora de Guerra.

Sonora de Guerra, wife of Arturo
L. de Guerra, is one of the most
beautiful and active members of the
Latin-American colony of Washing
ton. She was Miss Carolina Rumble.
of NatcheZ, Miss. and was living in
Philadelphia when she met DR.. de
Guerra. Since the marriage they
have lived in Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
TUESDAY BRIDGE CLUB ENTER
TANNED.

Tuesday Bridge club members en-
joyed the afternoon yesterday as the
guests of Mrs. Thomas Casady, who
entertained in her home 1927 Fifth
avenue, Moline In the bridge games
the club fell to Mrs. c. l. Josephson
Mrs. John Jurgensen taking the guest
favors. A lunch was served at the
tables after the games and the usual
delightful social time was enjoyed. The
place of the next meeting was not an
nounced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
HOSTESS TO MILDLY MAIDENS.

MILDLY Maidens were entertained last
evening by Miss Suzanne Weyerhaeus-
er, 1901 Twenty fourth street, They
had a fine time together doing a little
sewing, much visiting, enjoyed must
cal numbers and danced and were
served with a lunch in the dining room.
The club will be entertained in two
weeks by Miss Ida Schmid, 20G1 Sew
enteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
LADIES OF G. A. r. CARD PARTY.

Nine tables were surrounded at
games Of 500 last evening when Col
onel Bracket circle, Ladies of the G.
A. R., entertained in Memorial hall in
the court house. Mrs. Nelson, Mrs.
Anna Long Of Moline, George Cardall
and J. c. Stanton were the winners of
the prizes in the games, to Miss Bre-
Gar falling the all-cut favor. A light
lunch was served after the games and
the affair was most enjoyable.
The regular meeting of the circle
will be held Tuesday afternoon, March
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
HOSTESS TO LOYAL DAUGHTERS.

Miss Grace Barnes at her home, 1924
the Loyal Daughters of the Fifteenth
Avenue Christian church last evening,
entertaining them in delightful man
ner. A mock wedding was a feature
of the evening, games were played and
a lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
THETA GAMMA LEAP YEAR PARTY.

Theta Gamma girls entertained their
boy friends last evening at leap year
party in the home of Miss Gladys
Thompson, 1924 Eighth street. They
had provided games of various kinds,
and danced. A dainty lunch was serv-
ed before the evenings close and the
affair was heartily enjoyed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
SIMPLE ZONE REMEDIES.

Cathartic for Children-Senna. four
salts, one ounce; fennel seed, bruised,
III drams; boiling water, eight
ounces; sugar, eight ounces; oil Of
wintergreen to flavor. Pour water on
ingredients, cover and macerate until
cool; strain and add sugar; dissolve
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
CHRISTIAN ENDEAN0R SOCIETY
SESSION.

The Christian Endeavor society OF
the Memorial Christian church met In
monthly business and social session
last evening in the church. Business
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
LICENSED TO WE'D
Notice to Contractors.

Bids will be received at the MAYORS
office at a. m. March IL, 1916, for paw
ing Eighth avenue with brick, Ninth
street to Nineteenth street.
WILLIAM McCONOCHIE,
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
INCONSISTENCIES.

Percy T. Blount of Moline and Miss
Lillian Schmiers of Rock Island were
issued marriage license in Chicago
today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01

In washing curtains of madras,
stretch them on curtain stretchers /;
they have the appearance OF being
new and do not need to be ironed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01

pertaining to the society was trans
acted, the usual pleasant social time
following
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
SOCIAL EVENTS

I, in Memorial hall in the court house
and members are asked to make spe-
cial effort to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-01
THE SUNDAY DINNER.
Cream Of Carrot Soup
Crackers Pickles, Sweet

Chicken la King
Potatoes, Baked Dreamed Beets
Cucumbers and Chicory Salad
French Dressing
Apple Pie Cheese Coffee
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
G. A. R. PROTESTS
BAKER SPEECH
Present Secretary Of Wars
Comparison of Patriots With
Villa Bandits

Washington, d. c., Oct. 25.-Officials
of the Grand Army of the Republic
have Joined forces with the Woman's
Relief Corps and other patriotic organ
izations of women in protesting against
the utterances of Secretary of War
Baker comparing the soldiers of the
Revolutionary War to the bandit Villas
followers in Mexico.
Colonel McElroy, publisher of the
official organ of the Grand Army of
the Republic, and one of the most
widely known officials of the organ
ization. has demanded that the karesi-
dent take summary action to disavow
the utterances of Secretary Baker.
Colonel McElroy said there was no
doubt that Grand Army posts would
take action Immediately.
I'VE are in receipt of letters and
resolutions" he said. that have been
adopted in Brooklyn and West Vir-
sinia and understand that similar ac-
ton has been taken elsewhere. The
President needs to set himself and his
administration right in the eyes of the
people and to do it quickly"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
81 Felt Rotten All
Over" Says B. Elston
Couldn't Eat, Couldn't Sleep, CouIdn't
Work, But Master Medicine Put
Him In Fighting Trim.

II had been suffering for a long
time with liver trouble, sluggish liver
] guess you would call it," says Byron
Elston, an expert steel worker of
Steelton, Pa. II felt rotten all over
l couldn't eat, l couldn't sleep, ex-
cept on my right side and l couldn't
work.
II was chuck full of gas all the
time and l put in some mighty mean
days and miserable nights.
Il tried this and i tried that to see
If l could get hold of something that
would brace me up but none of the
medicines l tried did me any good
and l had about given up in disgust
when I heard about Tanlac and the
people it had helped out of the same
sort of trouble that ] had.
well, 1 began taking it and it has
made the biggest kind of a change in
my condition. l feel fine. l haven't
felt so good in months.
My stomach has been strengthened
up until 1t digests my meals as it
should, my liver has been walked UP
and is working properly and l eat so
much that don't know where 1 find
room to put it ALL
sleep! I sleep like a log and I
wake up every morning feeling as
fresh and vigorous as if was brand
new and I really enjoy working.
That's what Tanlac did for me and
I know it will do it for anybody who
is troubled as I was"
Tanlac, the famous reconstructive
tonic is now being introduced here at
Gorgas Drug Store, where the Tanlac
man is meeting the people and ex-
planning the merits of this master
medicine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
MIDWINTER SHOW
PLANS OUTLINED
Notable Exhibit of Products of
Prize Winning Farms Will
Be Made Here

Plans for the midwinter show of
corn, wool, fruit and dairy products
of Pennsylvania to be held in this city
when the State Board of Agriculture
and allied organizations hold their
biennial sessions in the first month of
the Legislature have been worked out
and the best products of the fairs held
this year have been put into storage
to keep them fresh. The show will
be the first of the kind ever held and
coming in winter will be at time
when it will not interfere with any
local shows.
E. S. Bayard, of Pittsburgh. is in
charge as chairman of the general
committee and the show will run from
January 23 to 25, with series OF
meetings held in conjunction.
The general plan is as follows:
Corn, six classes. county exhibits.
boys and girls exhibits, champion
single and ten-ear contests: prizes to-
tai $261; county challenge and two
silver cups; e. K. Hibshman, State
College, in charge of entries.
Wool, four classes, including one
for full 'blooded Merino fleece of
combing staple; crossbred wool di-
vided into four classes. rams fleece
into two; prizes $110.
Fruit, twelve classes for apples with
a grand prize; displays to be plate.
box and barrel; plans also made for
exhibits of pears, ounces, walnuts,
chestnuts and shellbarks. five speci-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25


mems for fruit on plate displays and
twenty for nuts; prizes $500; arrange
ments made to keep fruit in cold
storage in. Harrisburg until show is
given; 10 N. Fagen, State College, in
charge of entries.
Dairy exhibits will be along the
same lines, numerous prizes being Of
fered.
The organizations cooperating with
the State are the Pennsylvania Hor-
ticultural Association; Pennsylvania
Breeders and Dairymens Association;
Pennsylvania. Holstein Breeders As
ISOLATION; Pennsylvania State Veteri-
nary Medical Association and others.
A number of prominent men of the
State have offered prizes for the best
displays at the show and 1t is ex-
pected that If it proves successful that
it will be an annual feature and bring
the best of the exhibits in the various
summer and Fall fairs of the State
into competition.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, moderator, pre-
sided at the session to-day. The COM
mission. composed of fifteen members,
will include in its business the consid-
Grafton of ecclesiastical matters re-
ferred to it by the general assembly.
call for the selection of a president and
thirty-six members, composed of min
listers and elders representing all parts
of the United States, and the adoption
of a charter for the new organization.
New York and Philadelphia are promi-
ncntly mentioned for the headquarters
of the new organization. J. E. b.
Cunningham, of Harrisburg, is in at
tendance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
Recipe for a Mild
Laxative Cough Syrup
Made With Granulated Sugar
and Mcntho-Laxenc I'm About
Five Minutes

Make syrup with a pint Of
granulated sugar and a half pint of
boiling water, cool and pour into q
bottle or jar. Then add the con-
tents of a ~ OF. bottle of Mentho-
Laxene. shake well, and take a tea
spoonful three times a day for head
or chest colds. coughs. bronchitis,
whooping cough or catarrh of head
and throat.
Actually, the very first dose will
show you the wonderful virtues in
Mentho-Laxene. 1t Is penetrating.
healing, soothing and curative to q
greater extent than anything ever
discovered. Children like 1t and
adults use it from Maine to Ca1ifor-
MIA Physicians prescribe 1t, hos
pitals use 1t. and why should not
you enjoy the benefits of cheap.
home made remedy free from
narcotic, sickening drugs? Ask your
druggist for Mentho-Laxene and in~
sist on getting It,, for 1t is guaran-
teed to please every purchaser %
money back by The Blackburn
Products Co.. Dayton. ohio.--adv.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
BIDS TO RIPRAP
THE RIVER SLOPES
CONTINUED From First Page]
Preparing Specifications

in the meadows near the county
almshouse.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
Presbyterian Assembly
Is Joining Two Boards

Atlantic City, N. j., Oct. 25.-The
executive commission of the Presby-
tcrian General Assembly met here to-
day to adjust details incidental to the
consolidation of the college board, of
New York, and the board of education,
the headquarters of which are in
Philadelphia, authorized at the general
assem- bly, held here last May. The new
body, to be known as the general
board of education. will meet here to-
morrow for reorganization and cleo
lion of officers.
The Rev. John Abdner Marquis, of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
'Solemnly Declare | was
Never Dead; Am Not Now"

Seattle, Wash, Oct. %. - Arthur
George, a painter, appeared at the
county clerks office recently and filed
a solemn declaration that he was not
dead. He objected to the probate
courts action in declaring him dead
and turning over $3.50 worth of Seat
tie estate to Mrs. George, now dead,
after he failed to claim his property
or his wife after seven years. alb
sence.
II solemnly declare that never
was dead and am not now.'' he swears
in this statement filed with the
county clerk.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
FOUNDED 1871

Arnold, 75 was burned to death at her
home here yesterday in full view of
her husband, an invalid. unable to help
her. Mrs. Arnold was using patent
stove polish on the Kitchen range when
her clothes were ignited, and her death
followed a few minutes later. The
house was set afire. but firemen ex-.
tinguished the blaze before much dam
age had been done. Her husband and
three children survive.